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Bernice M. Daniels 98, of Camden, NY passed away Monday August 8, 2022 at the home of her son. She was born Nov 13, 1923 in Camden, NY a daughter of William & Lena Hall McDaniels and was a graduate of Camden High School. On June 26, 1948, she married Reginald E. Daniels in Camden, NY. He passed away September 23, 1983. Bernice worked for William's Stationery and Curry's Drug Store before she began her 20 year career driving school bus for the Camden Central Schools. Bernice was a former member United Methodist Church, Camden, NY, the Camden Order Eastern Stars and the Camden and Annsville Senior groups. She also enjoyed playing cards, gardening and her camp at Panther Lake. Surviving...

Jane B. Gualtieri, 65, of Camden, NY passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family at her side on Saturday July 30, 2022, after a courageous three-and-a-half year battle with cancer. She was born July 27, 1957 in Rome, NY, a daughter of Eugene & Betty Peek Sauer, and was a 1975 graduate of Camden High School. Jane worked as a nurse for the CNYDDSO in Rome, NY while obtaining a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Institute of Technology. She worked for the CNYDDSO for more than 35 years, lastly performing administrative duties. On November 29, 1992, she married David R. Gualtieri in Rome, NY. When she was younger, Jane was an avid jogger. She later enjoyed walking, boating,...

Brittany Lee Jones 35, of Camden, NY passed away unexpectedly Monday July 25, 2022 as a result of a house fire. She was born in Rome, NY a daughter of Lowell 'Bo' Shapely and Maria Winton. Brittany was a 2005 graduate of Camden High School and a 2009 graduate of LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY. On October 3, 2009, she married Aaron M. Jones in the Sylvan Beach Chapel, Sylvan Beach, NY. Brittany was currently working for the Oneida County Department of Social Services as a Homeless Liaison in the Rome, NY office. She had worked for Oneida County since 2010. Brittany also served as volunteer cook for the Lt. Victor Giles VFW Post, was a member of the Camden Little League Booster Club and...

CHRISTINE WILHELMSON ROWE, 88, formerly of the Taberg area passed away on July 22,2022 at Sunset Nursing Home, Boonville, NY . Christine was born in Rome, NY on June 25, 1934 a daughter of Karl & Leona Leuenberger Wilhelmsen. She graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1952. Christine retired from the Verizon Telephone Company after 30 years of service, where she started as an Operator and worked her way up to Management. She is survived by her children, Ginger Lott (Robert), Christopher Beam (Abby), Jordon Beam, Elizabeth Detrick (John); Brenda Beam, and her brother John T. Wilhelmsen (Shirley), twelve grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Karl and...

Lester J. 'Jim' Liddy, Jr 87, of Camden, NY passed away Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Abraham House, Rome, NY. He was born Nov 14, 1934 in Rome, NY a son of Lester & Minnie Kirby Liddy. Jim was a lifelong resident of Camden with the exception of his service to the U.S. Marine Corp from 1953- 1956. He married the former Doreen E. Keil on September 13, 1958 in Camden, NY. Together, they raised three children; Dawn & Kevin Kelly, Portland, CT, Darlene & David & Darlene O'Hara, Camden, NY and Donald Liddy, Las Vegas, NV. The family grew to five grandchildren, Ryan & Melissa O'Hara, Kristina Kelly & Rob Eason, Joshua & Ashley Kelly, Kailee & Brandon Petrie, and...

MaryLou Carpenter, 58, of Camden, NY passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. As a four-time cancer survivor, MaryLou showed immense courage and strength that inspired all. She was born in Rome, NY on August 28, 1963 a daughter of Charles & Patricia Pietruch Dolan. She was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. MaryLou then attended SUNY Geneseo receiving her degree in teaching. She earned her Master's degree from The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. On August 17, 1991 she married Loren E. Carpenter III at St. Joseph's Church in Lee Center, NY. They shared a blessed union that would last 30 years. MaryLou retired in 2019 after over 30 years of Special Education...

Cathy J. Shannon was united in Heaven with her one true love, James R. Shannon, Sr on June 21st 2022. She truly was never the same after he lost his battle to cancer just over two years ago. Cathy was born on March 28, 1955 to Harold & Carole Watkins Closs in Camden, NY. Beloved sister to Harold (Marlene) Closs, Jr., Camden, NY, Debbie (Jim) Moore, Florida, and Julie (Chuck) Mikitin, Taberg, NY. Cathy & Jim were united in marriage on July 28th 1973. They were the traditional blue-collar family... he worked as many hours as he could to provide for his family, and she took great pride in making sure that he always had a packed lunch for extra-long shifts and/or a hot meal waiting for...

Marilyn Clara Rost Sidoran, 86, of Camden died on June 14, 2022, at ome Memorial Hospital. Born October 15, 1935, in Greece, NY, she was the daughter of Ernest and Albina (Tomeck) Rost. Marilyn was raised in Rochester and then Schenectady, NY before attending St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY where she earned her bachelor's degree in government. Marilyn worked in the Camden School District as a substitute teacher and later earned her Masters degree in Special Education, and worked toward improving literacy. Marilyn was an avid gardener and a member of the Camden Garden Club. She also loved early American architecture and enjoyed Christmas parties with historical club. She...

Leola 'Honey' R. Serway 84, of Camden, NY passed away June 12, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, NY. She was born on September 24, 1937, in Rome, NY daughter of Sanford 'Sonny' & Laura Britschge Snyder. She was a 1955 graduate of Camden High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, crafting and was an antique fanatic for many years. She used her entrepreneurial skills and Florida Real Estate License in buying and selling various properties in the Jensen Beach area. In addition to all of this, she was an avid lover of animals and rescued many in her lifetime. Leola was previously married to Donald Helton who resides in Virginia and then married to John Serway, who died...

Jessie I. "Tootsie" Baker 83, of Rome, NY, formerly of the Camden area passed away June 11, 2022 at the home of her daughter. Tootsie was born August 31, 1938 in Rome, NY a daughter of Walter & Jessie Irish Baker. She enjoyed knitting, anything Coca Cola, playing dice, cards and her video games. Tootsie also loved spending time with her family and had a passion for little mice collectables. Surviving are four daughters; Billie Jo Caporilli, Rome, NY, Peggy & Kevin Huff, Buffalo, NY, Wanda 'Snookie' Delahunt, Rome, NY, Becky Jo Donai, Boonville, NY and a son, Alex & Julie Stempien, 13 grandchildren; Todd Benjamin, Sammy Caporilli, Jason, Lonnie and Derek Delahunt, Tonya Russell,...

Sally T. Ouderkirk 73, of Rome, NY, formerly of the Camden and Northshore areas passed away Friday June 3, 2022 at the home of her daughter, with her loving family when she passed. She joined her husband Robert on his 80th Birthday in Heaven. Sally was born in Utica, NY on August 30, 1948 a daughter of Charles & Sally Russell Toepp and had lived in the Northshore and Camden areas for most of her life and was a graduate of Camden high School. Sally held various jobs throughout her lifetime. Webb Lumber, Camden School District, Will's Cackleberry Castle were just a few. She also designed, created and hand painted many business signs in the area. Sally was a member of St. John's Church,...

Donald E. Gokey, 89, of Camden, NY, died on May 24, 2022, at The Grand Nursing Home in Chittenango, NY. Born on October 22, 1932, in Claremont, NH, he was the son of Fred and Laura Henault Gokey. Don was raised in Claremont, NH and graduated from Vermont Academy. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in history from St. Lawrence University and taught Social Studies in Gouverneur and then in Camden, NY for 30 years. During his time teaching at Camden High School, Don enjoyed coaching school basketball and baseball. He also was a long- time coach for Crist Motors Little League team. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and the NY Giants. For many years Don held season tickets to SU football...

Linda S. LaRobardiere, 60, of Camden, NY, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Abraham House in Rome, NY after a yearlong gracious and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on June 6, 1961 in Oneida, NY a daughter of Frank and Irene Ammann Jones. Linda attended Camden Central Schools and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and M.V.C.C., where she received her nursing degree. As a registered nurse, she worked for St. Elizabeth's Hospital before working for the Dr. Edward Alessi Allergy practice, Camden Central Schools as a school nurse, Dr. Brian Alessi family practice, Marcy Correctional Facility, and the Annsville Youth Camp with the NYS Office of Child & Family...

Linda S. LaRobardiere, 60, of Camden, NY, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Abraham House in Rome, NY after a yearlong gracious and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on June 6, 1961 in Oneida, NY a daughter of Frank and Irene Ammann Jones. Linda attended Camden Central Schools and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and M.V.C.C., where she received her nursing degree. As a registered nurse, she worked for St. Elizabeth's Hospital before working for the Dr. Edward Alessi Allergy practice, Camden Central Schools as a school nurse, Dr. Brian Alessi family practice, Marcy Correctional Facility, and the Annsville Youth Camp with the NYS Office of Child & Family...

Robert George Pattridge, Sr. 96, of Cleveland, NY passed away April 8, 2022 at the Abraham House, Rome, NY. He was born in 1926, on a dairy and cash crop farm with no electricity. He was the son of George & Lillian Burlingame Pattridge. He graduated from Perry High School as Valedictorian when at the time WWII was in the making. His buddies and his cousin enlisted as did Bob to fight for the freedom of our country. He was assigned to Patton's 3rd Army Spearhead Division armored infantry. He reached the rank of Sargent. The 106 Infantry Division consisting of new recruits arrived in Northern France. They were in need of battle tested non-commissioned officers. Bob was assigned to the...

Eric L. 'Rick' Rasha 68, of Camden, NY passed away at Rome Hospital on Sunday March 27, 2022 after a long illness. Rick was born January 16, 1954 in Rome, NY a son of Harlow & Shirley Eichner Rasha and was a 1972 graduate of Rome Free Academy. On July 6, 1974, he married the former Madalyn 'Kathy' Treonze in Rome, NY. Rick had worked for Meyers Heating & Plumbing and Carpenter's Hardware for many years. He retired in 2014 as Manager of Utica Plumbing, Rome Division. Rick was a member of T. C. Rider's Snowmobile Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and dancing with his high school sweetheart, Kathy. Surviving are his wife, Kathy, their son, Chad M. Rasha, Camden, NY, his...