Miller-Plonka Funeral Home

08/26/2025

Rest In Peace Brian F. Pettengill "Uncle Duke"

Brian F. Pettengill, "Uncle Duke", 63, of the town of Salisbury, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York after a short illness. He was supported and comforted by the love of his sisters by his side.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the calling hours, also at the funeral home with his brother-in-law, Kenneth R. Allen, Jr., officiating.

Brian will be laid to rest with his father on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Rural Park Cemetery in Inghams Mills, New York.

The family will host a Celebration of Life Reception following the burial at the Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Celebration of Life Reception, contact Amy Murphy at 315-868-3131 by text only to help organize, provide food or set up. All are welcome to attend.

To leave a message of sympathy for Brian’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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08/19/2025

Rest In Peace Mr. Paul F. Gridley, Sr.

Paul F. Gridley, Jr., 76, of Auburndale, Florida and formerly of Cobleskill, New York, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 3, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

He is survived by his companion, Karen Butler of Auburndale, FL; two sons, Robert Gridley and his wife, Noelle of Dolgeville, NY and Steven Gridley and his wife, Alison of Roseboom, NY ; two step-children, Jody Butler of FL and Christina Butler of NC; a daughter-in-law, Melissa Gridley of Cooperstown, NY; seven grandchildren; Jonathan, Oliver, Adalynn, Carter, Asher, Madison, and Ethan; a brother, Gary Gridley of Cobleskill, NY; The Gridley Family cousins; and countless friends who felt like family.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Jacqueline Gridley and his canine companion, Zelda.

In keeping with family wishes, there will be a private graveside service at Prospect Cemetery in Howe’s Caves, New York where he will be laid to rest with his parents.

Local arrangements are with locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

To leave a message of sympathy for Paul’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

https://www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com/obituary/PaulF-GridleySr

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08/18/2025

Rest In Peace James T. Normoyle, Sr.

James T. Normoyle, Sr., 62, of the town of Salisbury, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York. He was surrounded by the love and support of his wife, children and family.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. At the end of calling hours, family members will share their fond memories of Jim starting at 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department, 2549 State Route 29, Salisbury Center, New York 13452. All are welcome.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Normoyle family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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08/12/2025

***Celebration of Life Memorial Service Announcement***

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Raymond P. Cahill, 91, of Salisbury Center, New York, who passed away on Wednesday night, June 11, 2025, will be held at the Salisbury Community Church, 2545 State Route 29, Salisbury Center, New York 13454 on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon) with Pastor Mark Hediger officiating with a luncheon to follow in the church hall immediately following. All are welcome to attend to share in the life and memories of Ray.

The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, Cremations and Funerals, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329.

To leave a message of sympathy for the family of Raymond P. Cahill, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memorial book.

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08/07/2025

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07/29/2025

Rest In Peace Dean A. Clemons

Dean A. Clemons, 67, a life-long resident of Oppenheim, New York, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 28, 2025 in the privacy of his own home, with his loving wife, Kelly by his side.

In keeping with family wishes, there will be no services. Dean's family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Clemons family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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07/28/2025

***FUNERAL SERVICES REMINDER***

Services for Donna L. Boyer, 81, of Salisbury Center, New York, who passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 23, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

A public graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Curtis Corners Cemetery in Salisbury, New York with Pastor Mark Hediger officiating. She will be buried alongside her husband, Wifred. The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

To leave a message of sympathy for Donna’s Family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for her online memory book.

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07/28/2025

***FUNERAL SERVICE REMINDER***

A public graveside memorial service for Matthew Gregory Hall, age 59, formerly of Dolgeville, New York, who passed from this life on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his residence in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Dolgeville Cemetery with Pastor Mark Hediger officiating. Friends and relatives are welcome to greet the family prior to the service starting at 10:30 a.m.

The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

Please consider memorial contributions in Memory of Matthew for the American Diabetes Association or to a charity of one’s choice.

To leave a message of sympathy for Matthew’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

https://www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com/obituary/MatthewGregory-Hall

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07/25/2025

Rest in Peace Michael M. Lyon

With his wife and children by his side, Michael M. Lyon, 66, of Dolgeville, New York, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 after an unbeatable, yet courageous fight with ALS.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. A memorial service will be held immediately following the calling hours at 3 p.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Hediger officiating. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow at the Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club, 697 Peckville Road, Dolgeville, New York 13329, where family and friends will join together to share in memories, friendships, music and celebrating Mike’s life. All are welcome to join.

To leave a message of sympathy for Mike’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

https://www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com/obituary/MichaelM-Lyon

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07/24/2025

Rest In Peace Mrs. Kathleen Vennard

Kathleen Vennard, 82, of Pleasant Lake, Town of Stratford, New York, passed away unexpectedly at her home early Thursday morning, July 24, 2025 with her loving husband, Thomas, by her side.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. The calling hours will end with a prayer and no formal funeral.

To leave a message of sympathy for Kathleen’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for her online memory book.

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07/13/2025

Rest In Peace Mr. Robert H. Winkler

Robert H. Winkler, 92, of Salisbury, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home at the Winkler Family Farm on July 12, 2025 with his family by his side.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1 p.m. also at the funeral home. Procession will follow to Salisbury Rural Cemetery where he will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Gladys. Members of the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department will call at the funeral home at 7:00pm on Tuesday and honor Robert with their honor guard, funeral and procession during his services.

Please consider memorial contributions to Salisbury Rural Cemetery c/o Phyllis Giachetti, 1304 Shells Bush Rd., Little Falls, New York.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Winkler Family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

https://www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com/obituary/RobertH-Winker

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07/08/2025

Rest In Peace Ms. Edith M. Jaquay-Humphreville

Edith M. Jaquay-Humphreville, 75, of Dolgeville, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025 in the Town of Salisbury, New York with her loving family by her side.

In keeping with family wishes, there will be no formal services.

The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

To leave a message of sympathy for Edith’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for her online memory book.

https://www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com/obituary/EdithM-Jaquay-Humphreville

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