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Vernon-Judy Maciag, 82, a longtime resident of Curtis Road, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, November 17, 2023. She was born on September 17, 1941 in Oneida, New York, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Gribuski) Weimer. Judy was a graduate of the Westmoreland Schools and went on to receive her certificate in cosmetology. On August 5, 1961 Judy and Frederick J. Maciag were united in marriage at Church of the Annunciation of Clark Mills and shared that sacred vow for over fifty-nine years until Fred's death on November 30, 2020. In her younger years, Judy worked as a waitress at the Shady Grill in Vernon before becoming a reservation coordinator for Mohawk Airlines. She...

Vernon-Joshua Kyle St. Louis, age 19, of Beaver Meadow Road passed away Thursday evening November 9, 2023 in the Oneida Healthcare with his family at his side. He was born on September 27, 2004 in New Hartford, New York a son of Jeffery L. And Marcia A. (Schwartz) St. Louis and was presently a senior attending the BOCES program at Vernon Verona Sherrill School. Joshua was born with cerebral palsy but that did not stop him from enjoying animals, especially cats and dogs; walks, rides and RVing with his family acting as his Dad's copilot; watching movies, listening to music and attending concerts. Surviving are his father and caregiver, Jeffery L. St. Louis of Vernon, four sisters,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Eileen Kinnetz Froass informs you of her passing on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Eileen was a wonderful woman who was loved very much, will be missed, and will be cherished always. Eileen's story started on May 30, 1936, in Lakeport, New York, as the youngest of three daughters to the late Vernon and Gertrude Kinnetz. She was a graduate of Chittenango High School and SUNY Cortland. After graduation, she was a kindergarten teacher with the Chittenango School District. She married Pete Froass on June 27, 1959, and they had seven children. Family was the most important thing to Eileen. She dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife and mother by...

Verona-Crescent Anthony Amodeo, age 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the second son of Nicholas and Theresa Amodeo (Sparno). He attended both The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and The Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute. Crescent pursued dual careers as an Electrical Engineer for the Department of Defense and a Local 802 Associated Musician Union life member, entertaining in Greater Metropolitan New York City Area and Catskill Mountain venues for decades. He served in Japan with the United States Army during World War II. He continued his service stateside after the war and became a founding member of the Army Field Band....

Verona - Audrey Mae Makarchuk, age 93, formerly of Moore Road and more recently of the Eastern Star Home passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, April 28, 2023 at the nursing facility, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 2, 1929 in Rome, New York where she lived with her grandparents, Philip and Elizabeth Staple. She was the daughter of Marie Inez (Staple) Klubens and stepdaughter of Albert Klubens. She was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. On November 8, 1947, Audrey and Paul Makarchuk were united in marriage in Rome, NY and shared that sacred vow for sixty-seven years together until Paul's death on November 4, 2014. Audrey was a devoted member of the Verona...

Vernon-Dianne C. O'Neill, 78, went to be with the lord on April 10, 2023, with her loving family by her side after a brief illness at Oneida Healthcare. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her would describe her as the sweetest lady. She was a 1962 graduate of Oneida High School. Her first job was as a dispatcher for NYS Troop D. From there she was a dedicated employee at Oneida Limited for 34 years. When the plant closed, she worked as a cage cashier at the Casino until she retired. Dianne was married to the love of her life, Donald for 60 wonderful years. They went on to have four beautiful...

Verona-Helen L. Armstrong, age 90, a longtime Verona resident passed away peacefully late Thursday evening December 29, 2022 in the Eastern Star Home after a very brief stay. She was born on May 1, 1932 in Pitcairn, New York a daughter of the late Loyal and Rena (Farr) Manchester and was a graduate of the Gouverneur Schools. On June 30, 1955 Helen and Milton A. "Milt" Armstrong were united in marriage in Gouverneur, New York and shared that loving vow of over sixty-four years together until Milton's death on February 3, 2020. Helen's early work career included being a telephone operator with the Bell Phone Company and later worked in the cafeteria of J. D. George School in Verona...