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J. Ronald  Fox

J. Ronald Fox

May 12, 2022

J. Ronald Fox, 92, of Cazenovia, NY, passed away on May 12, 2022, at Crouse Hospital with his beloved wife, Dorris, at his side.  He cherished the memories of his deceased parents, the former John Christian and Frances Catherine Fox.  He was raised in Syracuse where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and St. John the Evangelist High School, making life-long...

Nathan B. Desilva

Nathan B. Desilva

May 9, 2022

Nathan B. "Brit" DeSilva, 94, of Cazenovia, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Oneida Extended Health Care Facility. He was born August 5, 1927 in Syracuse to William J. and Mildred L. DeSilva. Brit grew up in Onondaga Hill and was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy in 1945. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Syracuse...

Phyllis  Stearns

Phyllis Stearns

May 6, 2022

Phyllis Stearns, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children on Friday May 6, 2022. Phyllis was born on July 23, 1938, in Auburn, N.Y. to Joseph and Marion Sweet. She grew up in Marcellus with her parents and three sisters, Anne, Mary Jo and Marjorie before entering Delhi College where she earned a degree in...

John H. Koerner

John H. Koerner

May 6, 2022

John Harold Koerner, 90, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022, surrounded by many of his beloved grandchildren. Jack, as he was known to most, was the son of Helen and Harold Koerner and was born in Troy, NY. He graduated from Monroe High School in Rochester, NY and was a graduate of Dartmouth College in 1953. Jack remained on...

Richard S. Husted, Jr.

Richard S. Husted, Jr.

Apr 21, 2022

Richard S. Husted, Jr., 78, of Cazenovia, died peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2022. Rich was born in Souderton, PA, to Richard, Sr., and Genevieve, and raised in Perkiomenville, PA. He was a graduate of St. Pius X High School, Drexel University, and Syracuse University. He was employed by Carrier Corporation from 1967–1995 and finished out his career...

Carolyn A. Cooney

Carolyn A. Cooney

Apr 4, 2022

Carolyn Allen Cooney, 91, of Cazenovia, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born November 19, 1930 in Rochester, New York to Ross L. and Madeline Hitchcock Allen. Carolyn spent her early years in Ann Arbor, Michigan before her family moved to Cortland. She was a graduate of Cortland High School in 1948 and continued her education by earning...

John E. Libby

John E. Libby

Mar 30, 2022

John E. Libby, 91, of New Woodstock, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at home with his family by his side. John was born January 15, 1931 in Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Charles and Grace Libby and was a graduate of Barnstable High School. John earned his Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst...

John F. Hess

John F. Hess

Mar 20, 2022

John F. Hess, 78, of Cazenovia, passed away at home Sunday, March 20, 2022 with his wife Mary by his side. John was born June 24, 1943 in Syracuse to John F. and Mary J. Allen Hess and attended Cazenovia High School. He was employed in the Maintenance Department at Cazenovia College and retired from the Town of Cazenovia Highway...

Pilar S. Laird

Pilar S. Laird

Mar 20, 2022

Pilar S. Laird, 80, of Cazenovia, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at home with her sister and nieces by her side. Pilar was born November 25, 1941 in Madrid, Spain to Regino and Carmen Sanchez. She came to the United States in 1965 after marrying Carl E. Laird who was stationed in Madrid with the U.S. Air Force. Pilar...

Carol  Millson

Carol Millson

Mar 15, 2022

Carol Helen (Ball) Millson, 88, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2022, at her home in Chittenango. Carol was born on October 9, 1933, to Herman and Helen (DeBoalt) Ball and grew up on a dairy farm in Collamer, NY. As an only child, she spent many hours in the barn helping her father milk cows and do chores, developing...

Yu  Yung

Yu Yung

Mar 11, 2022

Yu Yung died on March 11, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital while recovering from heart surgery. He was born in 1934 in Shunde, Foshan, China. As a child, he lived through the Japanese occupation of China during the second World War. It is during this conflict and the ensuing famine that he lost his mother and two brothers. After the...

Margery V. Moyer

Margery V. Moyer

Mar 10, 2022

Margery V. Moyer, 93, of Morrisville, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022 at home. She was born June 30, 1928 in Tioga, New York to William and Hazel Miller. Along with her husband, Robert, owned and operated the Country Knoll in Nelson for many years. Margery was known for her love of her family and friends, she was a...

Jennifer N. Fish

Jennifer N. Fish

Mar 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce Jennifer Nicole (Stamper) Fish, 35, of DeRuyter, left this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born July 13, 1986 in Fort Benning, Georgia the daughter of James Stamper and Cindy (Oursler) Olmstead. Jennifer grew up in DeRuyter where she graduated high school in 2006. She was a graduate of...

Harold G. Fradenburg

Harold G. Fradenburg

Feb 26, 2022

On February 26, 2022, God asked for a hand and in return received a kind, gentle, loving soul. Harold G. Fradenburg, 86, of Cazenovia, transitioned peacefully into his eternal spiritual world with his two loving daughters by his side. Harold was born April 25, 1935 in Syracuse to Harold and Jane Fradenburg. He was a graduate of Cazenovia High School...

Michael S. Williams

Michael S. Williams

Feb 25, 2022

Michael S. Williams, 68, of Cazenovia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, February 25, 2022. Mike's pride and joy was his family, as he and Lynn had seven children but was dad to many more. If you didn't call him Dad or Papa, Mike was known as Happy, Mom2 or Big Mike. He was the first...

Susan S. Fulmer

Susan S. Fulmer

Feb 22, 2022

Susan S. Fulmer, 70, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was born July 18, 1951 in Oneida to S. Albert and Sonia Sweetland and was a graduate of Fabius Central Schools. Susan furthered her education at S.U.N.Y. Oswego and retired from National Grid after several years of service. She is survived by her brother, Dale Sweetland...

Irene C. Spinelli

Irene C. Spinelli

Feb 19, 2022

Irene Camilla (Giuliano) Spinelli passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born in Jersey City into a large family at the height of the Depression. She learned self-sacrifice and a strong work ethic that would later guide her as a mother of (4), including one child born with special needs. She married Leonard...

Ernest H. Perkins

Ernest H. Perkins

Feb 18, 2022

Ernest H. Perkins went peacefully to his eternal home on Friday, February 18, 2022, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Jewel, New York on March 4, 1931, the son of John and Arlene (Rang) Perkins. Ernest was a graduate of Camden Central High School in 1949 and shortly thereafter, enlisted in the US...

Lillis Cora Buss

Lillis Cora Buss

Feb 16, 2022

Lillis Cora (Mosher) Buss, 96, of Erieville, left us after a long fulfilling life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born into the farming life on November 10, 1925 in Fenner to Emine Bey and Anna Mae Hatch Mosher. After graduating from Cazenovia High School, Lillis completed her training in nursing from Crouse Irving Hospital and continued her career...

Louis L. Woodcock

Louis L. Woodcock

Feb 12, 2022

Louis L. Woodcock, 85, of Eaton, passed away at home Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born March 14, 1936 in Eaton to LeRoy and Josephine Woodcock and was a graduate of Morrisville Eaton High School in 1954. Louis was employed for a brief time with the New York State Highway Department before establishing Marlouwood Farms in Eaton along with...

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