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03/14/2026

In Loving Memory
Ruby C. Walker
July 11, 1963 – March 11, 2026

CAMDEN, NY - Ruby C. Walker, 62, of Camden, NY; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Rome, NY, on July 11,1963 to Robert and Joyce (Willson) Armstrong.

Ruby is survived by her husband, Robert, four daughters, Ashley Finn, Nicole Walker(Jonah) Hope Walker, Faith Walker, and son Carl Walker; father and mother in law Raymond and Barbara Smith; a special niece and nephew Amanda and Todd Fuller; her sisters, Belinda (Bobby) Fuller, Shirley ( Lee ) Smith, Brenda (Jim) Mussucci, Sandy (Alby)Garcia and Debbie; seven grandchildren Ellarose Frost, Alisa Finn, Lilly Finn, Jennamae Frost, Noah Frost, Bruce Walker, and Waylon Finn.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joyce and Robert (Willson) Armstrong, her brother Billy Armstrong and Darlene spink.

Robert and Ruby met in Forest Park the two got bored one day and decided to get married on June 7, 1985. They started a family in 1988.

Ruby attended Camden Central Schools.

Ruby had several jobs through her life including Blue Bar Oil as a Delivery Woman, Harden Furniture, Omega Wire and the old Atlantic Station. Her final job before her illness was Shift supervisor at Kinney Drugs. She was also a member of the Florence Fire Department. She enjoyed camping with her family and friends including Robert and Robin Jones.

She was an animal lover and loved to feed the birds she loved to play bingo with her family and friends and walking her dog Bella who has already crossed the rainbow bridge. Ruby was loving and caring and would give you the shirt off her back, always smiling.

Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 12 – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY. Graveside Services will be following in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden, NY.

As Ruby would always say, “I hear ya”. The family would like to thank her Camden Kinney Drugs Family and Julie and Richard Tucker.

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03/11/2026

In Loving Memory
Michael J. Hogan, Sr.
March 12, 1933 – March 8, 2026

CAMDEN, NY – Michael J. Hogan, Sr. 92 of Camden, NY; passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Joesph’s Hospital, in Syracuse, NY. He was born on March 12, 1933, in Oneida, NY, to the late Thomas and Mary (Wall) Hogan.

He started his education at Cleveland Elementary, completed up to his junior year at Central Square High School. He Served his country as a member of the United States Navy and was a lead boiler operator on an Admiral’s ship, the USS Newport News. He completed his GED after returning from the Korean War.

Michael held many jobs over the years including at the Fish Hatchery as Conservation Deputy for Oneida Lake, for the State Canal System, at Webb Lumber Co., Camden Wire while building his house in Cleveland, Lord and Winn Lumber and at Oneida Ltd. as a Silversmith for 30 years.

He was an avid outdoorsman. Michael built a house in Cleveland and another one in Camden where he used the trees off his property to make the lumber. He loved being in the woods. He would cut down trees, split and stack it all until he was 89 when we had to take his chain saw away. He loved canoeing, it was like a water playground in the Adirondacks. He just loved being outdoors figuring out projects he could do.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Thomas Hogan, his mother, Mary (Wall) Hogan, his first wife, Judith (Bitz) Hogan, second wife, Patty (Webb) Hogan, three sisters, Mary Hogan and Nora (Rudy) Faust and Katie (Cliff) Clark, two brothers, Tom (Ellen- still alive) Hogan and Larry (Carol-still alive) Hogan and his son, Michael Hogan, Jr.

Michael is survived by, his sister, Rose (Ernie who passed) Perkins of Cazenovia, a brother, Fran (Laura) Hogan of Sammamish, WA, two daughters, Erin (Mark) Gray and Kelly (Jason) Hogan, his son, Scott Hogan, two step-daughters, Amy (Barry who passed) Quinn and Cindy (John Mydlinski) Moyer, granddaughter, Susie Gray, grandson, Joe Gray, several nieces and nephews and numerous friends at Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville where he resided for the last year and a half.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, from St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 35 Third Street, Camden, NY. Spring Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Florence. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 2 – 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, from LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY.

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03/10/2026

In Loving Memory
Chad R. Slate
October 23, 1972 - March 6, 2026

CLEVELAND, NY - Chad Reuben Slate, 53, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born October 23, 1972, and raised in Cleveland, NY, Chad was the son of Madeline Rooney Slate and the late Kevin Francis Slate.

Chad leaves behind his only sister, Meghan Slate Harris (Jason), along with the family he chose along the way - his high school sweetheart and lifelong friend, Niki Winn Johnston (Kris) and their daughter Alice Nacole.

A true country boy through and through, Chad grew up learning carpentry from his dad and went on to teach himself just about everything else. From building homes to constructing anything he set his mind to, there wasn’t much Chad couldn’t figure out with his hands, some tools, and a little determination.

Chad had a deep love for the outdoors and an uncanny ability to connect with animals. Many creatures found their way to his doorstep over the years - raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, cats, dogs, and even the occasional mouse - and somehow they all knew they’d found the right place. If an animal needed help, Chad was the guy.

Young at heart and always up for a good time, Chad loved being surrounded by friends and family. If you knew him, you probably have a story or two - and if you didn’t, he likely would’ve welcomed you anyway. He lived life his way, enjoyed the party when it came around, and as his sister lovingly puts it, one of his more memorable hobbies was “blowing s**t up.”

Chad will be remembered for his big heart, his stubborn independence, his love of the outdoors, and the many lives - human and animal alike - that were better for knowing him.

Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 2–5 p.m. at LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, New York. Graveside services will follow in the spring. Family and friends are invited to gather at the VFW in Constantia following calling hours on Friday to share stories, memories, and a toast to Chad.

In Chad’s honor, feel free to raise a beer, tell a good story, help an animal in need… and when you hear that loud boom, believe it’s Chad blowing s**t up from above and think of him!

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03/05/2026

In Loving Memory
Dorothy Jean (LaRock) Skinner
April 15, 1939 - March 2, 2026

CAMDEN, NY - Dorothy Jean (LaRock) Skinner, 86, of Camden, New York, passed away peacefully at Sunset Nursing Home in Boonville, New York. She was born April 15, 1939, in Rodman, New York, the beloved daughter of Leon LaRock and Myrtle (Benton) LaRock.

On October 16, 1960, Dorothy married the love of her life, Luther Lamont Skinner Jr., at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Turin, New York. As newlyweds, they began their farming life together at Sunny Brook Farm on Skinner Road. They later owned and operated Skinner Valley Farm on Di**le Road, and eventually farmed and retired on Howd Road in Camden, New York. Luther was a dedicated dairy farmer, and Dorothy faithfully worked beside him while raising their three children.

Dorothy was an accomplished author of three books and began writing her first manuscript at just 17 years old. She also wrote a Scripture-based pamphlet entitled Winged Thoughts. For a number of years she delivered the Queen Central News, Camden’s local newspaper, even contributing her thoughts to the publication frequently through Letters to the Editor.

Her writings reflected her deep faith and her appreciation for seeing God in nature, which continually inspired her heart and spirit.

A devoted member of the Westdale (Camden) Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Dorothy served faithfully as a youth leader for many years. Her love for God was evident in the way she lived, through service, hospitality, and encouragement to others.

Her home was always open. She welcomed young and old alike to gather around her table for meals lovingly prepared from homegrown fruits, vegetables, fresh milk, eggs, homemade butter, and bread. Among family and friends, she was known for her famous bean soup, Aunt Dorothy’s Potato Soup (also known as Billy Soup), and her prepared dandelion greens, which were collected from her yard with her grandchildren. No one left her home hungry, and all left feeling cared for.

Dorothy and Luther welcomed neighborhood children as if they were their own. Sharing the joys of farming and the many adventures that came with it. The open fields, horseback riding, goats, kittens — which were Dorothy’s pride and joy — and puppies provided endless memories. Having both been raised on farms themselves, it was their dream to give their children that same faith-filled, country upbringing.

Dorothy is predeceased by her beloved husband, Luther Lamont Skinner Jr (2021); four sisters, Gladys LaCelle, Alice LaCelle, Virginia Oaks, Nina Ingersoll, and Vivian LaRock; and three brothers, LeRoy, Kenneth and Donald LaRock. She is survived by her children, Jamie (Debra) Skinner of Taberg, NY, Rebecca (Theodore Sr.) Chase of Boonville, NY, and Jeremy (Lisa) Skinner of Camden, NY; five grandchildren, Nicole, Teddy Jr. (Katalin), Jacob (Kayla), Sullivan, and Jeremy Jr.; and five great-grandchildren, Elijah James, Nathan Luther, Heidi Brooke, River Dorothy, and Noah Luther.

Dorothy loved God deeply, and her appreciation for His presence in the beauty of nature shaped her life. She was passionate about making sure everyone around her knew about the love God has for them. She lived with strength, grace, and unwavering faith. Her family finds comfort in the promise of that awesome reunion in the sky.

Dorothy’s Celebration of Life will be held on March 15, 2026, at 2 PM at Rome Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 6739 Sutliff Road, Rome NY 13440. Arrangements are in care of LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY.

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 14:27

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03/03/2026

In Loving Memory
Virginia C. Balko
April 9, 1942 – February 27, 2026

CAMDEN, NY / COLUMBIA, SC – Virginia C. Balko, 83, of Camden, NY and Columbia, SC, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Rome Health Hospital in Rome, NY. She was born on April 9, 1942, in New Port Richey, Florida, to the late Wharaust and Rita (O’Sullivan) Rothera.

Virginia worked as a Short Order Cook for many local restaurants in the area over the years, including Smith’s Diner, Manasari's Galley and Katie and Karl’s, among others. In her later years, she worked helping others as a Home Health Aide.

She had a large personality and a zest for life. Her quick wit, sass and sense of humor were always appreciated by family and friends. She was extremely hard working, often holding multiple jobs at once. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

She was predeceased by Levi Joshua Russell, David Traina, Thomas Adams Jr. and a special friend, Joe Francisco.

Virginia is survived by her children, Stacey Mayden, Kellie (Linda) Ewing and Anne (Chris) Johnson; grandchildren, Jessica (Shawn) Russell, Jill (Jacob) Reader, Jacob (Cassie) Mayden, Julianne (Jayda) Mayden, Joshua Mayden, Katelyn Kirk, Kyle Kirk, Tristin Johnson, and her adopted granddaughter, Shayla. Great-grandchildren, Carson, Emma, Jordann, Eric, Dakota, Faith, Alex, Christian, Eli, Gracie, Brad, Mallory and Aubree; Her devoted sisters, Anne Lauber, Theresa Traina and Francis Adams. She loved her many nieces and nephews; and her special pet, Guinea Pig, Henry, whom she adored.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, from St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 35 Third Street, Camden, NY. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 4 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, from LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY. A celebration of life will be held directly following the funeral at the Grape n Grog at 85 Taberg St. Camden, NY 13316.

The Family would like to extend special thanks to the 3rd Floor RHCF, Rob, Shayla, Ari, Mason, Isak, AJ, and Alex for their exceptional care of Virginia during her time there.

In Leiu of Flowers, please consider a donation to Wanders Rest or St Jude.

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03/02/2026

In Loving Memory
Shaun P. Lowry
December 20, 1963 - February 23, 2026

ROME, NY - Shaun P. Lowry, 63, of Rome, NY; passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 20, 1963, in Rome, NY.

Funeral Services will be celebrated Privately. Arrangements are in care of LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY.

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02/23/2026

In Loving Memory
Brandon R. Hilliker
May 15, 1981 – February 11, 2026

CAMDEN, NY – Brandon R. Hilliker, 44, of Camden, NY, passed away on February 11, 2026. He was born on May 15, 1981, in Rome, NY; to Ronald and June (Kingwater) Hilliker.

He was a 1999 graduate of Camden Central Schools. He worked for the Department of Corrections for both Oneida County and New York State for many years and was always involved in Law Enforcement.

Brandon enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed volunteering his time with the Camden Little League for many years. He was a sports fan supporting the New York Mets and the San Francisco 49ers. He enjoyed music, especially the Grateful Dead.

Brandon is survived by his children, Marley Hilliker, Maddox Hilliker and Ryder Leos; his parents, Ron and June Hilliker and a special cousin, Joseph Hilliker.

Funeral Services will be celebrated Privately. Brandon will be laid to rest in North Bay Lawn Cemetery, North Bay, NY. Arrangements are in care of LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Brandon’s memory to the Camden Little League Association.

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02/18/2026

In Loving Memory
Paul Edward Palmer
June 27, 1945 - February 9, 2026

Empeyville, NY - Paul Edward Palmer passed away at his forever home in Empeyville, NY, on February 9, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in Camden on June 27, 1945, the 6th child of Leon Frederick Palmer and Louise Ida Barbara Klase Palmer. Paul graduated from Camden Central School in 1963 and then enlisted in the army, where he served heroically in the Viet Nam War, returning with 2 Purple Hearts. He returned to his childhood home, where he created his thriving businesses, including auto repair, which he conducted in the garage that he had reclaimed from an aging barn, and, using his advanced photography skills, preserved historical artifacts for the Florence Historical Society. He also became a major collector of various and sundry items.

Paul is survived by his one remaining sibling, Ann Louise (David) Mullen, 14 nieces and nephews and their families. Notably among the nieces, Terry Jones and Wendy Evans had, in recent years, become indispensable to Paul in providing rides and other necessities he needed done. Paul had many friends he’d love to sit and shoot the breeze with and share his wisdom. He’d always listen to your viewpoint, too, as long as, at the end, you agreed that his was the correct one. He was very proud of his service in the army and many of his friends were veterans, too. His great nephew, Shaun Paul (named after his great uncle) Olson, also a veteran, loved to sit for hours and talk with Paul about their shared experiences, even though their wars were decades apart.

Paul was a member of the NRA, the DAV, the ASPCA, POW-MIA, Wounded Warriers, American Red Cross, Rome Humane Society, and the Franklin Mint.

Graveside Services with Full Military Honors will be celebrated in the spring. Arrangements are in care of LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY.

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02/13/2026

In Loving Memory
Jesse-Len P. Scales-Rouse
January 23, 1957 - February 10, 2026

West Winfield, NY - Jesse-Len P. Scales-Rouse, 69, passed away on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on January 23, 1957, in Rome, Jesse-Len, a lifelong Christian was the beloved daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth “Betty” Armstrong Scales. She attended Rome Public and Parochial schools further pursuing a nursing degree, dedicating her life to caring for others. Jesse-Len worked as a nurse at Central New York Developmental Services Office (CNYDSO), where she compassionately served individuals in her care.

She was united in marriage to her devoted and loving husband, Randall Rouse, on August 5, 2000.

In addition to her husband, Jesse-Len is survived by her siblings: Roger (Kathleen) Scales, Richard (Rena) Scales, Randal (Becca) Scales, Jennifer (Keith) Kanclerz, Ronald (Karen) Scales, and Jerilyn (Thomas) Pugh; her brother-in-law Wayne (Wendy) Rouse; and sister-in-law Rose Sabia. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews, all with whom she shared a unique and special bond, along with numerous life long childhood friends.

She was predeceased by her parents; her mother-in-law, Virginia Chiasson; her sister-in-law, Sandra Rouse; and two beloved nephews, Bradley Scales and Gary Vaughn.

Jesse-Len will be remembered for her loving heart, her kindness, and her devotion to family and those she served. She had an affinity for music, enjoyed playing guitar and singing with her family and friends. She was quick witted and enjoyed problem solving along with riddles. Her gentle spirit and unwavering compassion touched many lives, and she will be deeply missed.

Funeral Service Information will be as Follows:

Funeral Services will be celebrated at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 2 - 4 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service. Spring Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Taberg, NY.

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02/09/2026

In Loving Memory
Lynette W. Rood
July 30, 1944 - February 5, 2026

CAMDEN, NY - Lynette W. Rood, 81, of Camden passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Abraham House in Rome, NY; with her loving husband by her side. Lynette and Ed were high school sweet hearts and were married 59 years. Lynette was born on July 30, 1944 in Oneida, NY, daughter of the late Wallace and Arlene Kent Wolcott.

Lynette graduated from Camden High School in 1962. Lynette worked as a legal secretary for Harold Massey for 35 years and then worked as a secretary at the Camden High School.

Lynette was an active member in the United Methodist Church of Camden, member of the Monday night ladies golf league at McConnellsville Country Club, the Queen Village Stamp Club and bowling league.

Lynette loved her family and her grandchildren most of all. Her second love was shopping. She also loved traveling especially to Disney World as well as two exceptional trips to Hawaii and several months each winter by the ocean in Garden City, South Carolina. She also loved Country Western Concerts and SU Football and Basketball where she and Edward were season ticket holders for many years.

Lynette is predeceased by her parents Wallace and Arlene Kent Wolcott and her father and mother-in-law, S.Willard and Florence Rood.

Lynette is survived by her loving husband Edward Rood, her children Amy Rood Skumurski and her husband Mark Skumurski and Kimberly Rood Ruggieri, her grandchildren Bryn and Michael Ruggieri, her brother and sister in law, David and Kathleen Wolcott, many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

The family is especially grateful for the loving companionship by Doreen T. and Donna B. over the past year!

Funeral Service Information will be as follows:

Funeral Services will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, from LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 1 - 3 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service. Spring Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden, NY.

In Lieu of flowers donations in Lynette’s name can be made to the United Methodist Church of Camden, Hospice and Palliative Care, or the Abraham House in Rome, NY.

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02/05/2026

In Loving Memory
William G. Salladin
June 20, 1931 – February 2, 2026

TABERG, NY - It is with greatest of sadness, the family of William G. Salladin (the original Wild Bill) wishes to acknowledge the passing of our beloved father on February 2, 2026. Bill requested his last days to be spent at his home, for the past year, at the Salladin Farm with family around him and to look out at the farm and woods he so loved.

Bill was born on June 20, 1931, to Royal J. Salladin and Sophia Estelle Wright in Canastota, NY. His early life was spent with his parents and brothers on Elm Street. At the age of 8 after the loss of his mother the year before, and as was common to farm out children, Bill and his brothers were sent to live at various farms in the area. Bill at the age of 8 began his life as a farmhand, beginning in Williamstown not far from another farm near his brother, Herb who would meet him halfway to check in on each other. Bill’s father would visit them at the farms and update each brother about the other and at times come for dinner. Bill spent his remaining childhood and adolescents working on various farms in Redfield, Osceola, Florence, Taberg and surrounding areas. For Bill this laid the foundation that he had to watch out for himself, and developed a strong code for honesty, hard work, good friends, strong sense of family, ability to talk with a variety of people and speak up for himself and charity was for others and not himself, or his family.

Bill married the love of his life, for 69 years to Patricia Ann (Pat) Moore, in Williamstown, New York, June 1, 1956. Patricia and Bill were so proud of their 5 children, Barbara (Paul) Hodges, Carolyn (Timothy) Kelley, Wild Bill Salladin, Brian Salladin and Scott Salladin. He was also a grandfather to Andrew (Maelene) Hladun, Cristin (Mike) Campbell, Robert (April) Burkhead and Patrick (Jean) Kelley. He cherished his great-grandchildren, Sabina Burkhead, Warren Hladun, William (Billy) Burkhead, Jacob Hladun, Mitchell Davis, Molly Campbell, Megan Campbell, Camden (Cami) Kelley, Tanner Kelley. Other special persons considered family in Bill’s life are Scott (Mary) Tilton and his family, a special friends, Glenda Mahl and Billy Platt. He was a beloved brother-in-law to Beatrice Salladin and Uncle to Calvin and Arlen Salladin, Michele (Salladin) Wild, Jack Salladin, Kentucky and their families. Bill’s five children and family were the beneficiaries of witnessing this man who grew up with no family structure to instilled core beliefs to stand up for yourself, extreme pride in the work you did and that family was a gift that we were to take care of each other in good and hard times.

In his teen years Bill worked as a Whistle Punk, after the big “Blow Down” in the Adirondacks. A whistle punk was young inexperience teens who would hookup sleds and logs, or other various labor-intensive jobs. When the loggers would “Whistle” the “Punks” would do what they were told to do. During this time Bill was bunked with the famous sky pilot, Reverend Frank Reed.

Bill also had another major adventure where he took a trip to Southern California as a young man with two friends. As the story goes, Bill and his friend grew tired of California and hitched hiked back to NY which they had to stop in Kansas. It took a few months, but he was able to earn enough money to get back home to New York. That lesson was he was staying in NY, in the same area where he grew up and although he took a few trips out the state, Bill always returned to Camden/Taberg until the end of his life.

Bill worked at not only farming, but a construction worker also building Fish Creek Dam and eventually a proud wire tinner for 31 years at Camden Wire, retiring in 1983.

Bill was a regular at local establishments and was well known for his humor, advice, stories and a few pranks with his friends. As a young man and always a character, wore a “mohawk” haircut for a time to confirm his independence and uniqueness, being known as “Wild Bill”. In recent years, early afternoon visits to The Good Life with what was known as the “Cane Crew” and will be missed by so many, young and old in the area.

Bill loved to fish and hunt in his youth and adulthood but preferred to enjoy seeing birds and deer as they stroll by the creek at the farm. Bill loved long drives through the countryside, his whole life. The drives would be to visit his brother, in LaFayette, local farms, buildings and towns and many country roads. It was an honor and history lesson to ride next to him as he would tell you the history and stories of his experiences, far too many to include here.

Bill was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife Patricia, his parents, his brothers Royal (Jack) Salladin and Herbert Salladin.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to a local charity of your choice, Salvation Army or local veteran organization.

Funeral Service Information will be as Follows:

A celebration of life for Bill is being planned for June 6, 2026, at the Salladin Farm on State Route 69. More details will be posted in the Camden Paper closer to the date.

Arrangements are in care of LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY.

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02/04/2026

In Loving Memory
Steven D. LaVancher
February 13, 1947 - January 30, 2026

CAMDEN, NY - Steven LaVancher, 78, of Camden, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. Steven was born on February 13, 1947, in Oneida, NY; son of Emery and Dora Rush LaVancher.

Steven was a US Navy Veteran, and retired from Camden Wire. He enjoyed trout fishing, being outdoors, and off roading.

He is predeceased by his brother Keith LaVancher of Sylvan Beach.

Steven is survived by his son, Trevor (Suzanne) LaVancher, of Las Vegas, NV, and sister Connie Kelley of Cortland, NY, along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be Private. Arrangements are in care of LaRobardiere Funeral Home Camden, NY.

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