Mary Swchartz
, New York
July 29, 2026
KnoxboroThe Amish community mourns the passing of Mary Ellen Schwartz who passed away on July 30 2026 at her home. In keeping with the tradition her services were held and her interment will take place in the Amish Community Cemetery of Augusta. Compassionate and personal care is being provided to Mary Ellen and her family by Jeffrey T. Paul Director of the Paul Funeral Home of Madison. To offer a condolence please visit paulfuneralhome.net KnoxboroThe Amish community mourns the passing of Mary Ellen Schwartz who passed away on July 30 2026 at her home. In keeping with the tradition her services were held and her interment will take place in the Amish Community Cemetery of Augusta. Compassionate and personal care is bei
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Richard Meili
, New York
Richard Arthur Meili Sr. 89 passed away peacefully at home on August 15 2026. Born in Rochester New York on November 21 1936 he was the son of the late Albert and Martha Schroeder Meili and grew up in Greece New York. Dick graduated from St. Lawrence University and earned a masters degree in mathematics from the University of Iowa. While teaching at St. Lawrence he met the love of his life Lynne who was also a teacher at the university. After marrying in Canton New York they lived in several parts of the country before settling in Whitesboro where they raised their three children. Dick taught mathematics at Mohawk Valley Community College and served as head of the Mathematics Department. Following his retirement after 27 years at MVCC Dick and Lynne moved to Waterville New York where they enjoyed peaceful country living with their horses and dogs. An avid…
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John Selvaggio
, New York
He was born in Cementon PA on August 23 1933 the son of the late one Juan Selvaggio and Mildred Genovese Selvaggio. He grew up in Bethlehem PA and graduated from high school there. Coming from a family of singers John was inspired to sing at an early age. After graduating from high school he went on the road traveling the East and the Midwest as a single performer and with show bands for a few years. He then settled in New York for about 10 years where he studied voice with Carlo Menotti and played nightclubs in New York City Long Island and the Catskills. He also played the Concorde Grossingers the Copacabana Harlows Basin Street Palumbos and The Three Rivers Inn of Syracuse were some of the places he played. He made four recordings with Decca Records produced an album and appeared on the Merv Griffin Show. A…
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Vincent Digennaro
, New York
VincentFrancis DiGennaro62 a resident of Rome passed away on Sunday May 17 2026 at his home. He was born in Rome on July 11 1963the youngest son of thirteen to the late Salvatore DiGennaroandFlorenceVerelineDiGennaro.He was raised in the Camden area and graduated from high school there. Following high school he entered the United States Air Force where he honorably served for four yearsHe worked as a maintenance technician but alsoloved to rock and roll with KISS and was a lifelong passionate Miami Dolphins fan. Vincentalways found peace and tranquility by being with his family He is survived by his daughters Constance and Florence and hissiblings Annette Joseph Theresa Mary Margi and Donna. He was predeceased by both his parents Salvatore and Florence and his siblings Neil Florence Guy Salvatore Michael and Gerard. Family services in burial have taken place in Rome Cemetery with military honors. Compassionate and personal care is…
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Ronald Whipple
, New York
BlossvaleRonald G. Whipple 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday June 14 2026 at the Oneida Healthcare Center with his close friends Charlene and Tom by his side. He was born on April 13 1949 in Norwich Connecticut the son of the late George H. Whipple and Bertha Pike Whipple. In later years Ronald made his life in Vermont where he worked for Copeland and Friends Furniture Manufacturing Company. He later moved from the Braxton Vermont area to Blossvale. Ron was able to make many friends in the Blossvale area. He was known for his warm and welcoming personality. Ron leaves behind his son Daniel Marina Whipple of Putnam Connecticut along with his beloved granddaughter Evanline Whipple his sister Kathy Stan Wolfe of Hancock Maine. Ron also leaves behind his special friends Tom Grinell and Charlene Grinell of Blossvale along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his parents…
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Harold Brower Jr.
, New York
Oneida Harold Brower Jr. 74 passed away peacefully at the Oneida Healthcare Center on Thursday May 28 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on June 19 1951 in Rome the son of the late Harold Brower Sr. and Virginia Brower. He was raised in Rome and had attended local schools. He made his career in the transportation industry as a tractor trailer driver. Over the years he had safely driven many miles for several different trucking firms. He retired from Empire Recycling of Utica where he worked for numerous years. Harold cared deeply for his family and enjoyed any moment that he could spend with them. He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. Harold is survived by his constant companion and soulmate of 37 years Gail Britton his childrenCarrie LaRock of Rome NY Chad Britton of North Dakota his sisters Virginia Harvener and Gloria…
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Doreen Powless
, New York
At this time there are no services planned for Doreen. Compassionate and personal care is being provided to Doreen and her family by Jeffrey T Paul director of the Fiore Funeral Home of Oneida. To offer condolence please visit fiorefh.com In loving memory of Doreen R. PowlessA beloved friend who I was blessed to have in my life . Thank you for always being you
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Jason Colon
, New York
BlossvaleJason Walter Colon 54 born in Amityville New York September 7th 1972 passed away unexpectedly at his mothers home in Blossvale NY due to blood clots on Saturday May 2 2026. Jasons greatest joy was simply being with his family. He wanted to be included in the everyday moments the gatherings the conversations the small things that meant everything to him. He was always there always willing always up for anything especially if it meant spending time together. Jasons strength carried him. Even when life didnt give him what he deserved and often it didnt he chose to see the good. He found light in difficult moments and held onto hope when it would have been easier to let go. Jason always felt blessed for what he had and not what he didnt have. His outlook wasnt nave it was courageous it was the mark of a man who refused…
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Betty L. Galavotti
, New York
Betty L. Galavotti 95 of Canastota passed away on Monday August 17 2026 at Oneida Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born on October 11 1930 in Oneida the daughter of the late Carl and Reba Snyder Britton. Betty spent her early years in Oneida graduating from Oneida High School in 1948. She has lived in Canastota most of her life. She enjoyed quilting church activities and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Surviving are two sons and daughtersinlaw James and Nancy Galavotti of Hilton Head SC and Raymond M. and Tammy Galavotti of Canastota one daughter and soninlaw Jean and Michael Lewis of Virginia three grandchildren Rebecca and Daniel Olejer Rosa Galavotti and Jennifer Galavotti and Kenneth Mueller two great grandsons Nathaniel Olejer and Lincoln Olejer one brother Larry and Sandra Britton of Munnsville as well as several nieces nephews and cousins. Betty was predeceased by…
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