Michael Z. Rogers

LYONS FALLS- Michael Z. “Mike” Rogers, 65, of Center Street, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening at Wynn Hospital, Utica, after a sudden illness.

Mike is survived by a daughter, Mindy Rogers and her fiancé Tyler Henry of Copenhagen and their children, Raelynn Goutermout, Greyson Henry and Ryleigh Henry; his mother, Sandy Rogers of Lyons Falls; his former wife’s children, who he thought the world of, Tyler DiNardi and his fiancé Daliss Ortlieb and their two daughters, Aubri and Lili; and Amber DiNardi; his longtime companions children, who he thought the world of, Kim Karpinski, Ricky Karpinski, and Stephanie Karpinski; his siblings, Christine Platt of Lyons Falls, Pat Rogers of Brantingham; Tom Rogers of Indiana; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  He is predeceased by his longtime companion, Susan Karpinski.

Mike was born on August 26, 1961 in Lowville, NY, a son of the late Paul Rogers; and Sandy Ainsworth Rogers and graduated from South Lewis Central School.  A marriage to Dorris Davis that later ended in separation, he met his longtime companion Susan Karpinski.  Mike worked as a custodian, first at Port Leyden Elementary School, and later at South Lewis High School for many years, until his retirement.  He cleaned for St. John’s Catholic Church in Lyons Falls and the Lyons Falls Post Office for many years. 

Mike loved spending time with his mom and their Sunday dinners together.  His family was so important to him, especially his grandchildren.  Mike spent most of his time in retirement caring and loving for his cats and the cats of Lyons Falls.  Mike saw the good in all things, and loved his cats, he considered them family.   Mike always had a smile, or joke or funny thing to say to get everyone around him to laugh and smile.  Mike loved Harley Davidson motorcycles; and snowmobiling years ago.  Mike enjoyed helping others however he could.  He loved the time he spent hunting with his best friend Jim.  Mike was a collector of Pokémon cards, hot wheels cars, comic books, and beanie babies, collecting them to hand down to his daughter and grandchildren, hoping one day they would be worth something.

The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday October 3, 2026 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville with Deacon Tom Yousey, officiating.  Burial will be in Brantingham Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  A luncheon at 3-G Fire Department will immediately follow the funeral service, all are welcome.  Any food donations may be taken directly to 3-G Fire Department on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Calling hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to help with funeral expenses by clicking on the donate button on Mike’s obituary at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com, or by mail at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, NY 13367.    Please consider giving a helping hand to Mike’s family during their time of need.

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