Ironside Family Funeral Homes

06/23/2026

Barbara A. Dam, 79, of Vernon, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Gethsemane Episcopal Church, 320 Park St., Sherrill. Interment will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends are invited and may call on Thursday prior to the service from 12 PM (Noon) to 2:00 PM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to the VVS Retired Teachers’ Assn. Scholarship Fund, PO Box 451, Vernon, NY, 13476, the VVS Corner Library, 543 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, NY, 13461, or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Family Funeral Homes, Inc., (formerly Malecki Funeral Home) 23 Front St., Vernon. To view her full obituary and send her family a message of sympathy, click on the link below.

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06/22/2026

During a time when emotions are high and decisions matter, guidance becomes essential. Funeral Directors like Owner Bruce Ironside at Ironside Family Funeral Homes provide a steady, thoughtful approach, helping families navigate each step with clarity and understanding. For compassionate care, call (315) 363-2978.

06/21/2026

Dad. The one who showed us how, lifted us up, and stood by us through it all. This Sunday, we celebrate everything he means to us, while holding close the memories of those no longer with us. Happy Father's Day from Ironside Family Funeral Homes.

06/19/2026

Reminder for Services for Paul V. Noyes

Paul V. Noyes of Sherrill died May 14 at Oneida Health Hospital. He was 95.
A memorial for Paul will be held on June 21, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida. Internment will take place privately at the Oneida Community Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY, 13421, https://www.oneidacommunity.org/matching-campaign. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Family Funeral Homes, Inc., 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill. To view his full obituary and send his family a message of sympathy, click on the link below. See less

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06/19/2026

Family-owned means established by families for families. It also means we would be honored to care for your family the same way we would care for ours. Ironside Family Funeral Homes, serving the Madison and Oneida Counties area since 1986. This is Owner Kathy Ironside. (315) 363-2978

06/17/2026

Richard E. Branch, Sr., 64, of Cazenovia, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, where he had been a patient for the previous week.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 3 PM at the Ironside Family Funeral Homes, Inc., 342 Main St., Oneida. Family and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home. To view his full obituary and send his family a message of sympathy, click on the link below.

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06/17/2026

Many months after a direct cremation, some are still grieving. A private moment with the deceased before cremation can support the healing process. To discover options, call Ironside Family Funeral Homes at (315) 363-2978 and meet with Owner and Funeral Director Michelle Ironside Kinville.

06/16/2026

Michael F. Conklin, 84, of Munnsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Oneida Health Hospital with his beloved grandchildren at his side.

A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a date later in the summer on the family farm. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, CNY Chapter, 200 Gateway Park Dr., Building C, Syracuse, NY, 13212. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Family Funeral Homes, Inc., 342 Main St., Oneida. To view his full obituary and send his family a message of sympathy, click on the link below.

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06/16/2026

Therese M. (Ironside) Trondsen, 76, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica after suffering complications due to a stroke.

Therese’s Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon) at St. Joseph’s Church, 121 St. Joseph’s Place, Oneida, where the Rev. Christopher J. Ballard will officiate. Internment will take place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Oneida. Family and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Ironside Family Funeral Homes, Inc., 354 Main St., Oneida. Memorial contributions may be made in Therese’s memory to St. Patrick’s School, 341 Elizabeth St., Oneida, NY, 13421. To view her full obituary and send her family a message of sympathy, click on the link below.

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06/15/2026

Before and after a service, there are special moments when immediate family members turn to each other for strength. They also turn to staff members like Funeral Assistant Kim Stoffle, who provide compassion and support for the families in our care at Ironside Family Funeral Homes. (315) 363-2978