Patricia Agnes Srour Karrat
, New York
BALDWINSVILLE, NY - Patricia Agnes (Srour) Karrat, age 82, left this Earth peacefully to be with Jesus on Friday, October 9, 2026.Patty was born on September 29, 1944, in Utica, New York, to the late Marion Mae (Sykes) Srour and Michael George Srour. She graduated from Utica Free Academy at an early age as a member of the Class of 1962. On July 10, 1982, Patricia and Joseph Karrat were united in marriage.Patty had a love of travel, fashion, and entertaining. She spent many years as a travel consultant and had many wonderful adventures traveling around the world. She also worked very hard cultivating her jewelry business, “All That Glitters,” and enjoyed her interactions with her clients for many years. She was a woman of many talents, and she prided herself on being creative, bold, and unique. Patty especially enjoyed dancing, and she loved the song “My Way” because that…
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Sr. George Scott Meeker
, New York
October 2, 2026
George Scott Meeker, Sr.George Scott Meeker, Sr., 81, of Old Forge, NY passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Wynn Hospital, surrounded by his family.He was born on September 11, 1945 in Utica, a son of the late George and Betty (Sizer) Meeker. George graduated from Holland Patent High School and furthered his education at Clinton Community College. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1966 – 1974, reenlisting and serving from 1979 to 1995, retiring after 26 years of service as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. On October 2, 1965, George was united in marriage to Beverly M. Rondeau at St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro and shared a blessed union of 61 years. He was a member and Past Commander of The Covey-Pashley American Legion Post #893 in Old Forge, the Elks Lodge #2158 in Boonville and a founding member of the VFW #9314 in Old…
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Russell J. Deetz Sr.
, New York
October 3, 2026
Russell J. Deetz Sr.Sauquoit, NYRussell J. Deetz Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, in Utica, NY. He was born on October 5, 1940, in Utica, NY, to Russell and Anna (Cusworth) Deetz.He graduated from Utica Free Academy and worked as a Machinist for Chicago Pneumatic Tool in Utica, NY. Russell was also a part of the Machinist Union and was a Union Stewart during his time with them. On May 18, 1959, he married the love of his life, Caroline Bord, in Utica, NY. They shared 68 blessed years together until his passing.Russell was a season ticket holder for the Utica Comets, a golfer who played in many tournaments, a pitch card player, but most of all he was a Yankees fan.Survivors include his wife, Caroline Deetz, of Sauquoit, NY; children, R. Deetz Jr., FL., B. Deetz, FL., and J. Deetz, Herkimer, NY; grandchildren, Ashley, Curtis, Hannah,…
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