Edward “Ed” W. Wilk

September 15, 1945 ~ November 5, 2022
Edward “Ed” W. Wilk, 77, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family.Born on September 15, 1945, Ed was the son of Edward and Nellie (Listovich) Wilk. He was a graduate of Whitesboro High School and attended MVCC. On March 18, 1994, Ed married Pamela Freemire in Waterville United Methodist Church, a union of 28 years. Ed was a payroll administrator with Oneida Limited in Sherrill prior to retiring. A devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather, Ed’s family was most important to him. https://www.nunnandmcgrath.com/obituaries/Edward-Ed-Wilk/#!/Obituary
Michael S. Mizgala

October 22, 1933 ~ November 8, 2022
Michael S. Mizgala, 89, passed away November 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rome on October 22, 1933, son of the late Sam and Rose Yuschak Mizgala. Michael attended Rome schools and was a 1953 graduate of Rome Free Academy. On June 18, 1955, he married Helen Pawlikowski in Rome, NY. She passed away September 27, 2021. Michael worked at Rome Developmental Center as a cook retiring in 1989. In his earlier days he participated in area baseball leagues. Once his baseball playing days were over, Mike turned his athletic talents over to bowling and golf leagues. Michael enjoyed woodworking through the years and crafted many pieces for family & friends. https://owenspavlotrogers.com/tribute/details/2985/Michael-Mizgala/obituary.html#tribute-start
Daniel G. Bensley

June 6, 1956 ~ November 2, 2022
Daniel G. Bensley, 66, of Sherburne, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2022 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. He was born on June 6, 1956, in Utica to the late Donald E. and Ethlyn I. “Peg” Gale Bensley. Daniel was a graduate of The Sherburne-Earlville School District; Farmington University, LI., with an A.S degree in graphic arts; The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville with an A.S degree in mechanical engineering and a B.S degree in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York at Binghamton. On December 22, 1984, in Tucson, AZ, Daniel was united in marriage to Clara Suzanne Grainger. Daniel worked as a senior designer for Lok-n-Logs, Inc. in Sherburne. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Tabernacle Church in Sherburne, and was also a former member of the Odd Fellows in Earlville and had served on the Sherburne Library Board. Daniel was a talented artist and musician, he enjoyed drawing and playing the guitar. He also liked spending time in his garden and doing projects around his home. https://www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com/obituaries/daniel-bensley
Stephen R. “Steve” Salata

September 9, 1949 ~ October 26, 2022
Waterville-Steve R. Salata Jr, 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital, with the love and support of his family at his side. He was born in Oneonta, on September 9, 1949, the son of the late Steve R. Salata Sr. and Jeannie Hughes Salata. Raised in Oneonta, Steve graduated from Trinity-Pawling School. He furthered his education by graduating with a Bachelor Degree from Arizona State University. Both in high school and in college, Steve excelled in baseball. After college, he had played for various farm teams to include: the Arizona Diamond Backs, the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago Cubs. Steve carried his love for baseball throughout his entire life. He also was an amazing golfer. Steve’s work career was with Bonide and Titan Homes. He so enjoyed working at both companies. His big smile and easy disposition would brighten anyone’s day. https://www.paulfuneralhome.net/obituary/StephenR-Salata
Bonnie E. Bakeman

August 28, 1952 ~ November 8, 2022
(Medina) Bonnie E. Bakeman age 70, passed away November 8, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness. She was born August 28, 1952 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Julian and Evelyn (Thomas Kolb) Bertrand and had lived in this area most of her life.
Bonnie was a member of the Junior Wilson Sportsmen’s Club where she bartended for many years and as of late, worked as a bar steward. She was also a member of the Butts-Clark Post #204 American Legion in Medina, VFW Post #1483 in Medina and VFW Post #4635 in Albion. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bonnie-bakeman-obituary?id=37081794
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