June 8, 1942 - January 17, 2012

LOWVILLE- John C. Aubel, 69, formerly of State Street, Lowville, died Tuesday afternoon, January 17, 2012 at the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, where he has resided since November 21, 2011.
A funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville, with Rev. Christopher Carrara, Pastor, officiating. Spring burial with Military Honors will be in the Martinsburg Cemetery. Calling hours are from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. Contributions may be made to Lowville American Legion Post #162, 5383 Dayan Street, Lowville, NY 13367.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Bonita and Scott York of Turin; four brothers and their spouses, Rodney F. and Mary Lou Monnat of Sanbornville, New Hampshire, Neal D. and Linda Aubel of Lowville, NY, Gary S. and Sharon Aubel of Forestport, NY; Kevin T. and Helene Aubel of N. Syracuse, NY; a sister, Linda F. Aubel-Edick of Chicago, Illinois; four grandchildren, Wyatt, Lee, Ashley and Caroline York; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by a brother, Lynn P. Aubel and a sister, Cheryl A. Myron.

John was born on June 8, 1942 in Utica, NY, a son of the late Lynas and Florence Monnat Aubel. He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1960 and served in the Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1981. On July 9, 1966, he married Carol Stevens at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville with Rev. Philip Allen officiating. She died on April 13, 1993. He received his associate’s degree in computers from Jefferson Community College and worked for Lewis County General Hospital for many years.

He served as Commander of the Lowville American Legion from 1995-1997 and from 1998-1999 and was a member of the color guard team. John enjoyed computers, watching the Washington Redskins football and the Texas Rangers baseball.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

January 17, 2012

Carl Lee Hillyer

February 8, 1945  -  January 14, 2012

New Hartford/Boonville—Carl Lee Hillyer, 66, of New Hartford and formerly of Boonville, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Saturday January 14, 2012 after a brief illness.

He was born in Boonville on February 8, 1945 the son of Edgar W. Hillyer and Jane E. Marcy Studor. He was a graduate of Boonville Central School and the RCA TV & Radio School in New York City. He was a WBRV Radio Personality with a Country Western Program. Along with his partner, Ed Schnobl, he opened Adirondack Music in Boonville in 1973 and operated it until 1980. In Durham, North Carolina he was a partner in a Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. He later owned and operated a Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in Utica, NY. As a child he took organ lessons at Grace Episcopal Church of Utica. Later he returned to the church to become its Treasurer. He was a member of the Boonville Elks Club and served as Exalted Ruler. He also was an active member of the American Guild of Organists. He restored a band organ and Calliope and along with his partner Terry Fitch, participated in many local parades and celebrations in Central New York. He also belonged to the national Association of the Tax Practitioners, The Automated Musical Instrument Collectors Association, The Musical Box Society International and the NRA. He enjoyed classic cars and relied on his close friend, Ray O’Brien to keep them running.

He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law Shirley Hillyer Baxter and husband Benjamin Baxter of Boonville. A nephew Richard Shannon Barth of Boonville, grand-niece Morgan Rae Barth, a grand-nephew Ryan Killian Barth, Both of Boonville, a cousin Elizabeth Hillyer Morschauser and family of Whitesboro and an aunt Jeanette Hillyer of New Hartford.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 11AM Saturday January 21, 2012 at Grace Church, Genesee St. Utica with Fr. Leon Mozeliak officiating. Calling hours are Friday January 20, from 4-9PM at the Mills Funeral Home, 301 Post Street Boonville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a scholarship fund in Carl’s name for young organists getting established. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

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January 16, 2012

BEAVER FALLS- Charlotte T. Austin, 79, of Artz Road, Beaver Falls, died Friday evening, January 13, 2012 at Lewis County General Hospital.

The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville with Rev. Bruce W. Chapman and Rev. Linda Harris, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery Annex, Beaver Falls. Calling hours will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Beaver Falls Fire Department, Attn: Ambulance Fund, Main Street, Beaver Falls, NY 13305 or a charity of ones choice.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Bert; a son, Barry J. Austin of Beaver Falls; a daughter and son-in-law, Beth and James Monnat of Croghan; a son-in-law, Birlyn Flint of Wakefield, MA; a brother, Elmer J. Taylor of Fabius, two sisters and brother-in-law, Joanne and Kenneth Austin of Lowville, Marcia Dinkle of Manlius; four grandchildren, Jessica Monnat, Mindi Narzymski, Rebecca and Patrick Flint, five great-grandchildren, Sophia and Hunter Kirnie, Joseph “JJ” and Robert, and Ava Narzymski. (Ava is due in March), and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a daughter, Janet M. Austin, who died on September 19, 1998.

Mrs. Austin was born on December 11, 1932 in the Town of Croghan, a daughter of the late Elmer J. and Mary Smith Taylor. She graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1950 and from Lewis County School of Nursing. On May 19, 1951 she married Bert A. Austin at the Lowville United Methodist Church with Rev. Kendall Scouten, officiating. Charlotte worked as a nurse for Carthage Area Hospital and Lewis County Hospice for several years. She was a member of the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church and the church’s United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Beaver River Memorial Post #1663, Auxiliary, Lewis County Memorial Post #6912, Auxiliary, Tug Hill Quilters, Lewis County Friendship Quilters, Black River Campers. She was a charter member of Lewis County Hospice Volunteers, she served on the Board of Directors of the BRCS Student Loan Fund, was Program Coordinator for the Lewis County Arthritis Group, where she received outstanding volunteer for the National Arthritis Foundation in 1998 & 2000. She was a member of the Beaver Falls Senior Citizens Club. Together with her husband, the couple were foster parents for many years.

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John Clinton Herrman M.D.

October 26, 1927 - January 12, 2012

LOWVILLE- John Clinton Herrman, M.D.,84, of North State Street, Lowville, died at his home on Thursday morning, January 12, 2012, under the care of his longtime companion.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. Calling hours are 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the funeral home. Dr. Herrman has donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lewis County General Hospital Foundation, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 or the Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367.

He is survived by his companion since June, 1974, Marcia Roberts Myers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathleen Herrman of Clearwater, FL, Kimberly and John Berry of Chardon, Ohio, Lisa and Mark Coming of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Kenneth Kron of Rydal Park, PA; five grandchildren, Clinton Gibson, Julia Coming Catherine Berry, Celina and John Coming; three nieces and a cousin.

He was born on October 26, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Clinton S. and Juliet Kind Herrman and graduated from Central High School of Philadelphia; in June 1945 and Lafayette College in Easton, PA in June, 1949 and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA in June 1953. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII; Medical Department, Army of United States from October 26, 1944-February 28, 1947. He did his internship at Jefferson Medical College Hospital from 7/53 – 6/54. He was Registered Ship’s Sergeon (Staff Officer) U.S. Coast Guard in September, 1954; and did a fellowship in General Surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota for 36 months 1/55-12/57. He was Senior & Chief Resident – Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio for five months in 1959. He is certified a Diplomat by the American Board of Surgery on March 13, 1961, a Diplomat by American Board of Forensic Medicine in 1997, and by American Board of Medico Legal Death Investigator in February, 1999.

He did fellowships with the American College of Surgeons in October, 1968, and International College of Surgeons in 1961. He also did a fellowship with American Academy of Forensic Sciences in February, 1998. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery from 1973-1996 at Sate University of New York, Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY. His hospital appointments were: Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, NY from December, 1964 –retirement from active staff in February, 1998. He was chief of Surgery from 1965-1990; President of Medical Staff from 1965-1989; Medical Director from 1988-1990; Member of the Board of Managers/Trustees from February 15, 1998-present; Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY, retired in 1994. He was consulting surgeon from 1965-1994; Acting Chief of Surgery from 1992-1993.
Dr. Herrman’s Professional Societies include: American Medical Association 1960-present, AMA Hospital Staff Section, AMA Delegate from July, 1983-July, 1995; AMA Chair Teller’s Committee; AMA Member Reference & Late Resolutions Committees, AMA New York State Caucus Chair from 1985-1988; AMA NYS Section Chair from 1988-1993; Medical Society State of New York from 1964-present, MSSNY House of Delegates, Lewis County, from 1975-1996; MSSNY House of Delegates; NYS Society of Surgeons/NY Chapter ACS from 1997-2003. Past Chair of MSSNY Reference Committee, Member Teller’s Committee and Sgt. Of Arms; MSSNY Emergency Medical Services Committee, Past Chair; Forensic Medicine Committee; member State Legislative Planning Committee, Past member of PRO Oversight Committee; Past President of Fifth District Branch (4 years); MSSNY Hospital Medical Staff Section; Delegate from inception, 1984-1996, Member of Governing Council, from 1984-1994, Chair Governing Council from 1989-1993; Ex-officio Member MSSNY Council from 1990-1993; Lewis County Medical Society from 1964-present, serving as Past President in the early 1970’s and June, 1992-June, 1994, was Sec.-Treasurer from July, 1994-June, 1997; Member of Central New York Academy of Medicine from 1966-Feb. 1998; CNY Surgical Society from 1968-February, 1998; NYS Society of Surgeons from 1970’s – 2002; NYSSS Board of Directors from 1988-2002, serving as Secretary from 1993-1995, President Elect from 1995-1997 and President from 1997 – May, 1999; Eastern Association of Surgery for Trauma (“EAST”), Sr. Member- retired; American College of Surgeons from October, 1968 to present; ACS NY Chapter; Council member & delegate to MSSNY from March, 2002-April, 2004, NYS Committee on Trauma from March 11, 1977-September, 1997, retired; Priestly Society from 1960-February, 1998. His memberships to Forensic Societies include: N.Y. State Association of County Coroner’s and Medical Examiner, from 1985-present, serving as First Vice President from 1985-1993, Executive Vice President from 1993 to present; International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners from 1985 to present, serving on the board of consultants from 1988 – 1995, 2nd Vice President in 1996, President Elect in 1997, President from June, 1998-June, 1999, Chair of Board of Trustees from June, 2000 to present; American Academy of Forensic Sciences from 1987- present, Fellowship in 1998, American Academy of Forensic Medicine, 1997, Serving on Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Medicine in 1997; American Board of Medico legal Death Investigators; Diplomat Certified in 1999; Charter Member of International Homicide Investigators Association, from 1988-present, serving on advisory board from October, 2003-October, 2005.

Lewis County Public Offices held by Dr. Herrman: Deputy Sheriff, August, 1970; Lieutenant – Sheriff’s Dept., March, 1992; Undersheriff, November, 2003; Retired from Sherriff’s Dept. in December 31, 2003; Chief Deputy Coroner, 1965- May, 2008; Medical Director, Office of Emergency Management from 1965-2003; Jail Physician from 1974-November, 2003; Local Health Officer (multiple towns and villages) from 1974- present; Medical Director, County Public Health Service from 1989 – present; Medical Director- Consultant, County Dept. of Social Services, 1989-2008; Lewis County General Hospital Board of Managers from February, 1998-present; Chairman of Traffic Safety Board from 1988-present; Project Manager of 911 Program from August 1998-June 30, 2002; 911 Oversight Committee, member from February, 2003-present, serving as Vice Chair; Vice President and Treasurer for Lewis County Humane Society from March, 1998 – August, 2011; Fire Advisory Board from 1992-1998; Handicapped Parking Program Coordinator from April, 2000 to present; EMS Coordinator from 1996- present; Assistant Jefferson County Medical Examiner from 2000 – present. Member of NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles Medical Advisory Board from 1998-present; NYS Dept. of Health OPMC, Expert Consultant from 1998-present; NYS Education Dept. Board of Medicine, Member from 2000-present; Notary Public from 1970’s – present. Member of National Disaster Medical Services, U.S. Public Health Services, 1992-present; Active Duty (Medical Examiner “DMORT”; five times; Flood, Albany GA, July, 1996; Hurricane “Marilyn”, St. Thomas VI, 1995; Olympics, Atlanta, GA-July 1996; TWA-800 crash, LI, NY, July 1996; “9/11/01” WTC, NYC , Sept., 2001.

He was Past President of North Country Comprehensive Planning, Inc.; Past member, Executive Committee, Central NY Health systems Agency; Past Member of NYS Consortium of HAS’s; Former Trustee, Hospital Review and Planning Council of CNY.

Member, since inception of North Country Regional Emergency Medical Services Council, (1979), serving as Vice Chair from 1979-1987 and Chair from 1988-2000; CNY- Air Medical Services, Coordinating Committee from 1990 to date; Member of NYS Emergency Medical Services Council; Civilian “MAST” Coordinating Committee, Chair since inception; Lewis County EMS Council, member since inception, (mid 1970’s), serving as Secretary-Treasurer from 1994-1997 and Vice Chair from 1997 - 2011.

Dr. Herrman was a former Eagle Scout (with Bronze Palm) and Adult Scout Leader, Former Medical Director and Assistant Security Director for Watkins Glen Grand Prix, Inc. from 1970-1983. He was a member of BPOE #1605, Lowville Lodge, Lowville American Legion #162, and Phi Delta Epsilon. He was a former ACS ATLS Instructor. He attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA in January, 1985, March, 1993 and September, 2000. He also attended Federal Emergency Management Academy in Emmetsburg, MD in January, 1993.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

January 10, 2012

Rita M. Shanks

April 17, 1934 to January 6, 2012

Barretts Corners - Rita M. (Leichty) Shanks, 77, State Rte. 12D, widow of William G. passed away at her residence while under the care of her family on Friday, January 6, 2012.

A native and life resident of Barretts Corners, in the Town of leyden, she was born on April 17, 1934, a daughter of Jacob R. Ella Rowsam Leichty.  Rita attended the one room district school on Gulf Road, near Barretts Corners, later graduating from Boonville High School, with the Class of 1952.  During the 1950's and again during the 1970's, Rita was employed as a cashier at the Victory Market on Main St. Boonville.

On February 25, 1956, Rita was united in marriage with William G. Shanks, native of Forestport at Boonville United Methodist Church.  The couple constructed their present home in 1960.  After their marriage, Mrs. Shanks devoted her life to being a wife, mother, and homemaker.  Mr. Shanks a heavy equipment operator and mechanic, died on February 11, 2004.

She is survived by three sons, William T. Shanks, at home, Fred E. Shanks and his wife, Geri, Brooklyn, and Shawn Shanks and Theresa Lallier, Boonville; two daughters, Kathleen Merza, Forestport, and Siobhan Crary and her husband, Peter, Saranac Lake.  Rita was predeceased by a son, Ralph J. Shanks, on January 5, 1995.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, four sisters; Marian Carpenter, Constableville, June and Husband, Harry Jenks, Boonville, Noreen and husband, John Smith, Port Leyden, and Irene and husband, Aubrey Grenier, Boonville. 

Relatives and friends are invited a celebration of Rita's life on Saturday, January 14, at 11:00 AM at the Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St. Boonville.  Calling hours are Friday 4-8 PM at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Talcottville United Methodist Church, C/O Mr. Verle Yelton, Treasurer, 6603 Domser Rd., Boonville, NY 13309.  The Boonville Fire Co. will meet in a group on Friday at 7 PM at the Trainor Funeral Home, and contributions of food may be left at the Boonville United Methodist Church on Ann St. on Saturday morning starting at 9:30 AM.

For an on-line message of sympathy, or to share a memory of Rita, please go to http://www.trainorfuneralhome.com

January 3, 2012 

Susan G. Schweinsberg

Mar. 10, 1948 to Dec. 31, 2011

Susan (Gaetano) Schweinsberg, 63, of Academy St. wife of Richard, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, after a long illness.

Sue was born in Rome, on March 10, 1948, a daughter of Felix L. (Phil) and Jeanne LaQuay Gaetano. She grew up in Boonville, and during her childhood she spent much time with her aunts and uncles, Thelma and Byron Kent, and Marion and William Cannon. She graduated from Boonville Central School with the Class of 1966.

On June 10, 1967, Susan was united in marriage with PFC Richard A. Schweinsberg, at the First Presbyterian Church, Boonville. After their marriage they lived in Colorado, where Rick was serving in the US Army; later when her husband served in Viet Nam, she resided in Boonville. After that the couple lived near Paul Smith's College, where Mr. Schweinsburg was studying forestry, and later the couple lived in Dolgeville, and Connecticut, where he was employed in the lumber industry.

In 1985, she enrolled in Mohawk Valley Community College, from which she received her Registered Nurse Degree. After that Sue had a long and distinguished career as a supervisor nurse, and then as Director of In Service Training, both at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, retiring due to disability.

Sue was active in doing volunteer work for many years, and she served on the Board of Directors of the Dodge Pratt Northam Arm and Community Center, Boonville.

From Aug. 1996, until Aug. of 2000, Sue and Rick lived in Haiti, where they served as volunteers at World Harvest for Christ. Sue was the Medical Director at the New Life Children's Home Orphanage.

In addition to her husband, Rick, she is survived by two sons, Todd M. and companion Bernadette, Rome, and Justin "Judd" and wife, Heather, Brantingham; three grandchildren, Caryn, Carson, and Briar; three brothers, Philip (Skip) and wife, Michelle "Micky" Gaetano, Boonville, Steven C. Gaetano, and companion, JoAnn, Turin, Eric J. (Rick) Gaetano, and companion, Phyllis, Boonville; three sisters, Gayle Westervelt and husband, Terry, Cobelskill, Patricia Wendt and her husband, David, Constableville, and Heidi Vernold, Rome; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and cousins.

Her Funeral will be on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Pastor Joe Feller, of the First Baptist Church of Boonville, will officiate. Interment will be in Boonville Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St. PO Box 7 East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007, or to the American Lung Association, National Headquarters 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004.

For an on-line message of sympathy, or to view her complete obituary, please go to www. trainorfuneralhome.com.

William Edwards

Jun. 29, 1930 to Jan. 2, 2012

Floyd_ William Edwards, Jr. 81, of Streiff Road, who was affectionately known as "Sonny," husband of Anne, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 2, 2012, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Holland Patent, on June 29, 1930, a son of William and Edna Mahoney Edwards. A life resident of the Holland Patent area, Mr. Edwards graduated from Holland Patent High School, with the Class of 1948. While growing up and after he graduated, he was involved in the operation of his father's daily farm, and he rented a farm on Powell Road, near Stittville.

On June 5, 1954, William was united in marriage with Sylvia Anne Munn, at Boonville United Methodist Church. In 1956, they purchased the dairy farm on Powell Road, and operated this farm with their children, until 1991, when they sold the farm to their son Bruce, and moved to their present home on Streiff Road.

From 1973-1988, Mr. Edwards served on the Holland Patent Board of Education; he was board president for three years. For his service he received a Distinguished Service Award from the Tri-County School Board, Mohawk Valley Superintendants Association in 1988.

Sonny was a lifetime member of NRA. He was an avid hunter who especially enjoyed hunting for moose and elk in Montana and Upper Canada.

In addition to his wife, Anne, he is survived by two sons and daughters in law, Bruce and Heidi Gates Edwards, Town of Marcy and Richard and Elizabeth Nutting Edwards, Latham. He was predeceased by a daughter Patricia (Pat) Edwards in 1999, and his parents. Also surviving are three grandchildren, William, Raymond and Elena; three sisters and brothers in law, Judy and Barry Bingham, Stittville, Eileen and Calvin Bidwell, Cold Brook, Linda and Edward Krukowski, Ft. Myers, Fla; a brother and sister in law, Gene and Vicky Edwards, Stittville, and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Townsend Cemetery, Stittville. There are no calling hours. His arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. For an on-line message of sympathy, or to share a memory of Sonny, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.