Tributes to Cooks & Chefs

James "Buster" Canerday , age 75 of Iron City, TN passed away Thursday April 16, 2026 at Wayne Medical Center.  He was a native of Lauderdale Co, AL, an Iron Worker, and of the Church of Christ faith.  Graveside Services will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery on Sunday April 19, 2026 at...

Marian L. Johnson (Polly), 90 of Endwell, NY, passed away April 10, 2026 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Elizabeth Hine; and her son, William G. Goodrich (Gene) . She is survived by her husband Robert L. Johnson; her daughter, Polly E. Ross (Peg); her son,...

Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence “Larry” DeSmet, 83, of Ghent, will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. at the Horvath...

OBITUARY Matthew Jon Strothcamp, age 61, passed away on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Matthew was...

Alton Young passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peacock Funeral Home - Whiteville.

Keith Gardner, 54, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a community that will truly miss him. Keith was a man who gave his heart to the people around him. He spent his life working hard in many different roles,...

Charles Frank McCafferty, 66, of James Island entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2026 after an extended illness. Charles was born in Chester, PA, the fourth of nine children to Leonard and Nancy (Lowry) McCafferty. Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He lived in...

Cohoes - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John T. Barrett on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, John lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for his family. He was a graduate of Shaker High School and went on to proudly serve...

Michael David Hagan, lovingly known as “David,” passed away on April 8, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 61. David was born on August 20, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky, to William and Joyce Hagan. A hardworking and dedicated man, he spent many years as an iron worker and...

Danny Ray Burrow, affectionately known as Danny Ray, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Longview, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and craftsmanship. Born on January 10, 1952, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, he brought joy and determination into the world, which he carried...

Terry Lane Swallows, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on February 6, 1963, to the late Edward Junior and Barbara Louise Swallows, Terry spent his life pursuing his passions and working with his hands. A retired restaurant cook by...

Howard Herbert Otto, 85, of Kennan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 9, 1940, to Herbert and Rose, née Heino, in Ladysmith. Howard graduated from Phillips High School in 1958. He spent his early twenties helping...

Margaret M. “Maggie” Sleggs – (87) – of 54 Crosby St., Hornell, died early Saturday morning (April 11, 2026) at Maple City Rehabilitation Nursing Facility, on her 87th birthday, following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family who sang “Happy Birthday” to her at midnight, shortly...

WINFORD E. "BUDDY" CARAWAY age 81 of Grandview, TN passed away April 9, 2026. He was born February 27, 1945 in Dayton, TN the son of Albert R. and Mary Dillard Caraway. He was retired from TVA as an iron worker and was also a member of Gospel Trumpet Holiness Church in Rockwood, TN. He was also a...

Jacksonville Paul C. "Smoke" Barrett, 83 of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday April 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 7, 1943, in Athens, Ohio. He was the son of the late Paul L. and Hilma H. Chalfant Barrett. He graduated in 1961 from JT High School. During his time there, he...

Alan Koep, age 54, passed away at his home in Milford on April 9, 2026. A gathering will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Oak Hill Outdoor in Milford. At 5:00 PM, there will be an opportunity to share memories of Al, followed by visitation until 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers,...

Howard Allen Gilman, 70, of Lyndon, VT passed away from kidney cancer at his home in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Howard was born in St. Johnsbury on March 21, 1956 to the late Monroe and Lois (Greenwood) Gilman. He attended Lyndon Institute where he was a member of the cross...

Gerald “Jerry” Patrick Richards, 84 of Port Neches, Texas passed away on April 6, 2026. Jerry was born on May 5, 1941, to Carlton and Floreine Richards. He served in the Army, worked as an iron worker, exterminator, a pipeline and shipyard worker, small engine repairman, grass-cutter, handy man,...

It is with great heartbreak we share that Animikii-Binesii, Ernest William Diver, Jr. of the Migizi clan, began his journey on April 6, 2026, at the age of 69. Da-gaagige-bimaadizi (he’s going to have ever lasting life). Ernie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Yoko U. Haas, 92 of Amity Twp., PA., passed away on April 5, 2026 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Sasebo, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Yutaka Ueda and Kazu Ueda. Yoko had worked in the food preparation department of Japanese Airlines. She is predeceased by her sister Itsuko Bradley....

Wendell R. Gilbreth passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Rux Funeral Home - Galva .

Donald D. Wesgate passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home - Rochester.

Martin Jacob Kloostra passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel.

Sandra Kay Seymour, 78, of Tarlton, Ohio died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 1:19 a.m. at OhioHealth Berger Hospital in Circleville where she had been a patient since March 22. Sandra was born May 29,1947, in Columbus, Ohio to Chancey Vincent and Vera Virginia Perry Roloto. She was a graduate of...

Charles Ray "Chuck"  Ratcliff, 67 of Huntington, WV died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his residence. He was an iron worker, with Ashland, KY, Union # 769.  Chuck was born April 24, 1958 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Ray Ratcliff and the late Doris Finney Payne....

**Burial will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury, VT with Tobias Balivet officiating.** Lyndonville, VT: Nancy C. Hale, age 86, of Lyndon Terrace, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT, the evening of...

Aaron "Ike" Leon Walker passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The family is being cared for by Porter-Tidd Funeral Home - Mt. Sterling.