The Obituary Section

Kim Robert Campany

, New York

Mr. Kim Robert Campany 72 a resident of the Katherine Luther Residential Health Care and RehabilitationCenter in Clinton NY formerly of Cicero NY passed away on Thursday April 2 2026 at Wynn Hospital with his loving family by his side. Kim was born in Lowville New York on June 20 1953 the son of Robert and Colleen Marlowe Campany. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. For many years Kim worked as a dedicated plumber most recently with LaFrance Plumbing and Heating in Syracuse from which he retired in 2025. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing and was a proud member of VFW Post 600 in Canastota. Kim is survived by his loving sister and brotherinlaw Sue and Tony Zysk of North Utica his devoted stepmother Leta Campany who was like a mother to him his siblings Rosa Torres and Ronald Campany…

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Laura Jayne Mccann Minnie

, New York

March 30, 2026

Laura Jayne McCann MinnieOld ForgeLaura M. (McCann) Minnie, 86, of Old Forge, passed away on March 31, 2026 at her home.She was born on July 6, 1939 in Lackawanna, NY, a daughter of the late James and Jane (Judge) McCann and was educated in Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica school system. Laura furthered her education at D’Youville University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Laura spent her college summers in the Adirondack Mountains in Eagle Bay working at Cope’s Last Stand and later in Old Forge where she met the love of her life. In 1960, she was united in marriage to Leo “Lee” D. Minnie, Jr. at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna and shared a blessed union of 60 years, until his passing on August 11, 2020. She was employed as a substitute teacher with Niagara/Orleans County Schools.…

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John M. Peach

, New York

A life well lived has come full circle. On March 30 2026 after a lengthy battle with melanoma John M. Peach passed away under hospice care at the Seigenthaler Center. He was 76. John M. Peach was born on October 71949 in Ithaca New York to parents Robert Peach and Minge Clark Peach. The family moved to Clinton New York after his father the CEO of Mohawk Airlines relocated the company to Utica. Nicknamed "Thumper" at an early age John attended public school in Clinton and received a BA from St. Lawrence University in 1971 where he was a member of the mens ice hockey team. Edwin A. Link well known in Binghamton New York and inventor of the flight simulator bearing his name was an early mentor of Johns. In the 70s Link partnered with J. Seward Johnson Sr. executive director and son of the Johnson Johnson founder. Together…

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Lori A Mercurio Misurda

, New York

May 5, 2025

Lori A. Mercurio age 63 of Rome passed away in her home on March 30 2026. She was born in Rome N.Y. on February 3 1963 daughter of the late Dominick and Evelyn Rosati Mercurio and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy.Lori was engaged to the late Yale Rich who passed away on May 6 2025. She was formerly employed as a personal care aide where she dedicated herself to caring for the elderly with compassion and kindness. Loris work ethic was unmatched. Through rain snow and the most difficult of days she walked to work without hesitation demonstrating a level of determination and strength that will always be remembered by those who knew her.She had a special love for decorating her home especially with her cherished snowmen and cardinal collections. These traditions brought warmth and joy to her family year after year. Lori also had a deep love…

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