June 21, 1953 to June 16, 2013

Boonville- Linda S. Pfendler, 59, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 16, 2013.

She was born on June 21, 1953 in Constableville, NY, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Kolodciej Pfendler. She lived on the family farm on the East Ava Road for many years and enjoyed listening to music and attending Schoonmaker Day Treatment Center, Boonville. She currently lived at the Port Leyden IRA. A special thanks to Dr. Matthews and the nursing unit on the 5th floor at St. Luke’s Hospital for the wonderful care given to Linda as well as I.C.U. at Lewis County General Hospital.

Surviving are three brothers and a sister-in-law, Joseph and Norene Pfendler, Holland Patent and Dick and Mike Pfendler of Boonville; three sisters, Patricia Steria and Florence Sasenbury, both of Boonville and Deborah Millick, Rome; a sister-in-law, Jane Pfendler, Boonville and many nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by a brother Edward Pfendler in January 1994.

A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Church, Boonville with Rev. Sean O’Brien as celebrant. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the Mills Funeral Home, 301 Post Street, Boonville will be (today) Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Erwin Library, Boonville.

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August 30, 1949 to June 11, 2013

LOWVILLE – Wayne Dosztan, 63, passed away at his wife’s home on Trinity Ave. Tuesday morning, June 11, 2013, while under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

Wayne was born in Lowville on August 30, 1949, to the late William and Ruth E. LaPlante Dosztan. He attended General Martin High School and left South Lewis Central School to serve with the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was stationed in Thailand.

Wayne was employed by AMF as well as Kraft Foods Manufacturing in Lowville and was married to Brenda L. Shue at St. Martin’s Catholic Church on February 21, 1970. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish as he was a member of the Moose River Fish and Game Club. He was also a member of Charles J. Love Post #406, Boonville American Legion.

Surviving are his wife Brenda, Lowville and his good friend Chris Bower Scouten, Port Leyden. Son, James “Jamie” and Romona, Port Leyden and their children, Corey, Cailey and Carson. Daughter, Mary L. Dosztan, New Hartford and her children, Brooklyn and Jack. Daughter, Shannon Dosztan Trombley, Lowville and children, Brandon and Hunter.

Also Surviving are his six brothers: Jewel “Bucky” and Kim, Lowville; Richard and Virgie, Union Springs; Robert and Gloria, Lowville; Timothy and Cindy, Lowville; Randy and Patricia, Croghan;Terry and Kelly, Lowville; his two sisters: Judy A. Virkler, New Hartford and Sheila Smith, Glenfield and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Sundquist Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Pominville, Deacon officiating. Military burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.

Online condolences may be shared at www.sundquistfh.com

Forestport -- Relatives and friends are invited to attend grave side services for Harold L. Moon, on Saturday,June 15, 2013, at 11 AM at Beechwood Cemetery, Forestport, where Rev. Sean Patrick O'Brien, pastor of St. Patricks' Church, Forest port, will officiate.

Mr. Moon, 93, passed away at his residence in Forestport, on March 9, 2013.  He was the husband of the late Godrun Buck Moon, who died in 2002.  For thirty years, Mr. Moon was employed at Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. of Utica.  His arrangments are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville.  For an on-line message of sympathy, or to shar a memory of Harold, please go to www.trianorfuneralhome.com

September 21, 1946 to June 10, 2013

Timothy M. Griffin, 66, of State Rt. 12, husband of Patricia L, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Syracuse Veteran's Administration Medical Center, after a brief illness.

Tim was born in Utica, on September 21, 1946, a son of Donald and Betty McKelvey Griffin. He grew up in Utica, later moving to Boonville, with his family, where he graduated from Boonville Central School, with the Class of 1965, before he attended a dental technology trade school in Milwaukee, WI. From January, 1967, until his honorable discharge, in 1970, Mr. Griffin served his country in Viet Nam, during the Viet Nam War.

On October 31, 1970, Timothy was united in marriage with Patricia L. Van Luven, at the Boonville United Methodist Church. After their marriage the couple lived in New Hartford, before moving to Ford St. in Boonville, where they lived until relocating to their present home in the later 1980's. For several years, he was employed for Utica Dental Lab; in 1984, Mr. Griffin established Boonville Appliance Repair Center, which he operated for many years until becoming disabled.

Tim was a good and honest man, who greatly and sincerely cherished his many customers. If Tim could not fix an electrical appliance, "it simply could not be fixed." He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, repairing guns and working on his Corvette. He was a member of Charles J. Love Post American Legion # 406, Harland J. Hennessey Post VFW, both of Boonville.

In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by one daughter, Colleen M. (Michael T.) Backer, one son, Donald K. (Robin) Griffin, all of Boonville and seven grandchildren, Lucas, Nicholas, Audrianna, Dustin, Jalessa, Jacob and Gabriel, and one great grandson Aiden. At the present time, Tim was joyfully anticipating the birth of his second great grandchild. Also surviving is one sister, Janette M. Croniser, Boonville; and one brother, Scott (Amy) Griffin, Alder Creek; an uncle, Kenneth Griffin, Frankfort, and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend in the world, his canine friend Gretchen.

His Funeral will be Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with interment to follow in Boonville Cemetery, with Military Rites conferred by Charles J. Love American Legion Post, Harland J. Hennessey Post V.F.W. and the Tun Tavern Marine Corps League, all of Boonville. Calling hours are Friday 4-7 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Erwin Library 104 Schuyler St. Boonville, NY 13309, or to the Disabled American Veterans, ATTN: Gift Processing PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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