All Obituaries

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 Lowville, 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...

  Francesco ‘Frank’ C. Raiti 86, of Central Square, NY formerly of the Camden area passed away June 16, 2022 at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing, Syracuse, NY. He was born Aug 5, 1935 in Victor, NY a son of Giuseppe & Sebatiana Seminara Raiti and was a graduate of Red Creek High School. He served in the U.S. Army before graduating from Morrisville College and attending Cornell University. On August 8, 1959, he married the former MaryLynn Hotsbery in St. John the...

Marianne K. Sullivan 61, of Bernhards Bay, NY passed away at her home on June 14, 2022. She was born in Syracuse, NY and was raised by Katherine Stelter. Marianne attended Fayetteville- Manlius Schools and was a graduate of Onondaga Community College where she received a degree in Human Services. She worked for over 15 years with CNY Services as a drug and alcohol counselor. Marianne had previously worked with the CNY Rescue Mission. She also was active with the AIDS Awareness Walk & Run...

Marilyn Clara Rost Sidoran, 86, of Camden died on June 14, 2022, at Rome 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 Master’s degree in Special Education, and...

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...

Shirley A. House 83, of Camden, NY passed away at home on June 12, 2022. She was born in Rome, NY on September 9, 1938 a daughter of Otto & Arlene Murphy Grass. On October 19, 1956 she married Vernon H. House in Camden, NY. He passed away January 8, 2006. Shirley was a cook for many years with CJ’s Variety and then later with Katie & Karl’s Restaurant for many years. She was also a member of the former Maple Flats Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Janice &...

Arthur H. DeLaRoche 92, of Camden, NY. Known as ‘Grandpa’ to many, passed away on June 11, 2022 at Betsy Ross Nursing Facility, Rome, NY where he had been a resident for the past 3 ½ years. He was born in Camden, NY on August 29, 1929 a son of Herman & Edith Walker DeLaRoche and was a lifelong resident of Camden. On September 21, 1957 he married the former Christine Cass. She passed away July 23, 2009. Art worked for Harden Farms, Harden Furniture and Camden Upholstery...

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,...

Bryan J. Facteau 75, of Camden, NY passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, NY. He was born in Rome, NY on March 11, 1947 a son of Ronald & Katherine Ryan Facteau was educated in Camden Schools and was a longtime resident of the area. Bryan was a car enthusiast most of his life. He had worked for Syracuse Truck and retired from Walter’s Chevrolet after many years. Bryan enjoyed detailing cars, going to car shows and stopping at garage sales...

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. She was a graduate of Camden High School. Sally held various jobs throughout her...