Aria Lynn "Peanut" LaJuett

Aria “Peanut” Lynn LaJuett, age 36, passed away with her devoted family by her side on December 23, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Aria was born on November 13, 1989, in Little Falls, to Joel LaJuett and Vanessa Hoage. Aria was always full of energy and was a natural giver; she spent her time helping others whenever she could. Even if she did not have anything, she would always find a way to help someone in need. Aria truly cherished her family and friends, most importantly her children. She fought so hard to be with her loved ones and family.

Aria was preceded in death by her grandfather Harry Hoage, uncles Mark Raymonda, William Raymonda, and Thomas Backus.

She is survived by her beloved children, Caylee “Fred” Brewer, and Olliver “Olli pop” LaJuett. Her parents, Joel LaJuett (Stephanie Streeter) and Vanessa Hoage. As well as her siblings, Jenna N. LaJuett, Matthew N. LaJuett, David J. LaJuett and Lisa M. Ridgley. Her significant other, Cody Markey. Grandparents, Harold and Gloria LaJuett, Gail Broadbent, great grandparents, Claud and Ethel Hooper, Oliver and Theresa LaJuett. Her aunts and uncles, Noreen Backus whom Aria shared a close bond with, MaryBeth Hoage (Jan), Lisa Fassett (Dale), Diane Armstrong (John) Ed Raymonda (Kathy Ball), Gloria and Daniel Willet, Phillip and Tammy Raymonda. Her nephews, Glenn Secor, and Eli Thompson. Her daughters’ father, Richie Brewer (Ashley), her in laws, Jessica Johnston (Travis), Paul and Kate. Cousins, Julia Raymonda, Lennon Raymonda, Chris Raymonda. Kisti Leigh Marrotta, Trista Corsino, Kayla Klink, Christopher Raymonda, Brianne Donahue, Beau Raymonda, Gloria Raymonda, Nirvana LaJuett, Dante LaJuett, Steven Guy. She is also survived by her sister-friend, Ang Overton and her daughter Sara. Ang was by Aria’s side at every appointment.

Services honoring Aria's life, will be held on Saturday, January 10th, at 1:30pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Little Falls with Fr. Jack Whritenour officiating. A Celebration of life will follow at The Hub Eatery, located at 222 Bleecker Street in Utica at 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, Aria's family ask that you consider donating to her go fund me that will contribute to honoring Aria's life and supporting her children. You can donate online at https://gofund.me/bfd80d5a1.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate funeral directors. Online notes of sympathy may be left at mohawkvalleyfunerals.com