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Richard D. Harris

Richard D. Harris

Mar 6, 2020

Richard D. Harris passed away on March 6, 2020. He was 91 years old. A true artist, actor and writer, he spent his life inspiring others with his creativity. Richard was born September 10, 1929 in San Francisco, California and was raised in Fort Worth, Texas on a cattle ranch. At eighteen, choosing a different life, he relocated to New...

Jo Ann  Willingham

Jo Ann Willingham

Feb 27, 2020

Jo Ann "Joey" Davis Willingham died peacefully on February 27, 2020. She was born to Margaret Rock Davis and Alston Davis on January 27, 1930, in Portsmouth, VA. The family eventually moved to Hingham, MA, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Willingham. They envisioned a self-sufficient life style at their home, Green Gates Farm, in Duxbury,...

Karen  Chandler

Karen Chandler

Feb 19, 2020

Karen E. Chandler, 74, of Oneida passed away February 19, 2020. She was born in Watertown on August 30, 1945 to Clarence and Hazel Haskins. Karen was a homemaker and she will be truly missed. She is survived by two sisters; a brother; several nieces, nephews and close friends. There are no calling hours or services. To leave a message...

Ray D. Mellema

Ray D. Mellema

Feb 18, 2020

Ray Daniel Mellema, 71, of Cazenovia passed away peacefully, with the comfort of family by his side on February 18, 2020. He died of complications following years of poor health. Ray was named after his father and his Uncle Dan inheriting some of his dad's fierce independent streak. They enjoyed many hunting trips together for deer in New York and...

Albert P. Weiner

Albert P. Weiner

Feb 8, 2020

Albert P. Weiner, 90, of Rochester, formerly of Syracuse and Cazenovia, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born November 11, 1929 in Queens, New York one of seven children to Dudley and Ruth Weiner. Al attended PS136 in St. Albans and Brooklyn Technical High School. He was a graduate of the University of New Mexico in 1952 where...

Daniel  Hudson

Daniel Hudson

Feb 3, 2020

Daniel Hall Hudson, 71, of Cazenovia, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Erieville to Leon and Dorothy Hudson and was a graduate of Cazenovia Central School in 1966. Dan continued his education at Cornell University graduating in 1971 and was an Agronomist beginning his career at Cattaraugus County Cooperative Extension in Western New...

Lorrie  Kenyon

Lorrie Kenyon

Jan 31, 2020

Lorrie Ann Kenyon passed away January 31, 2020. She was born September 6, 1970 and grew up in Albany, New York. Lorrie earned her Associate's degree in Business Administration and was employed by Elmcrest Children's Center in the finance department. She loved her children, pets, gardening and the great outdoors. Lorrie attended Pompey Community Church. She is survived by her...

Matthew  Friedman

Matthew Friedman

Jan 29, 2020

Matthew Friedman, 51, of Cazenovia, New York died at home on January 29, 2020 of complications from Myotonic Dystrophy. He was born in New York City and attended Friends Seminary and Bronx High School of Science. Matthew continued his education attending Hampshire College and University of Virginia Law School. He was a proud father, excellent cook, avid Giants fan, and...

Gerald   Favro

Gerald Favro

Jan 25, 2020

Gerald Kenneth Favro passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2020. He was born on July 5, 1929 in Lake Placid, NY and was married over 62 years to the love of his life, Barbara Phalon Favro of Canton, NY. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cortland State University Teacher's College. Gerry lived a full life; husband,...

Janet B. Valletta

Janet B. Valletta

Jan 25, 2020

Janet B. Valletta, 86, of Pompey, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Syracuse to Frank and Alice Bower and was raised in the Valley section of Syracuse. Janet was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a member of the Pompey Community Church where she was an active member...

Edwina  Spaulding

Edwina Spaulding

Jan 24, 2020

Edwina "Eddy" F. Spaulding, 83, of Cazenovia, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. She was born in Cazenovia on March 6, 1936 to Edwin T. and Zoah M. Brown Goodfellow. Eddy was a graduate of Cazenovia High School and was a lifelong resident of Cazenovia. She had been employed by Reynolds Ford and retired...

David  Dibble

David Dibble

Jan 22, 2020

David Bruce Dibble passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice House Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020, in Ellenton, FL. Dave was born April 16th, 1931 in Syracuse, NY to Stanley and Erma Dibble. Dave married his sweetheart, Jacqueline Haulenbeek (Jacie), in 1957 and together they are survived by their four children: Bruce Dibble (Kim) with 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren (Georgia), Susan...

Salvatore  Giardina

Salvatore Giardina

Jan 18, 2020

Salvatore Joseph Giardina passed away January 18, 2020 with his large and loving family by his side. He was born in 1929 and raised in Hackensack, New Jersey. Sal entered the United States Air Force in 1950 where he served as a Radio Communications Instructor. Upon his honorable discharge, he and his family returned to New Jersey where he took...

Alvin V. Mistur

Alvin V. Mistur

Jan 15, 2020

Alvin V. Mistur, longtime resident of Cazenovia, New York was born in Syracuse, New York on December 5, 1931. He died of natural causes on January 15, 2020 at the age of 88. Al was the only son of Mary and Valentine Mistur who immigrated from Austria to the United States in the early 1920's and lived on Syracuse's north...

Barbara C. Wheler

Barbara C. Wheler

Jan 10, 2020

Barbara C. Wheler, 92, of Cazenovia, NY passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2020. She was born in Hartford, CT to parents George W. and Anna Campbell Carlson on December 6, 1927. Barbara graduated from Oak Grove School in Vassalboro, Maine in 1945. She studied piano at the Hartford Conservatory. She received a nursing degree from Hartford Hospital...

Kenneth L. Woodworth

Kenneth L. Woodworth

Jan 7, 2020

Kenneth L. Woodworth, 88, of Nelson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2020 with his family by his side at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. He was born in Chittenango Falls on June 7, 1931 to Leon and Jennie Magdalene Francis Woodworth. Kenneth served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1987 after...

Virginia  Davis

Virginia Davis

Jan 6, 2020

Virginia "Ginny" Lyga Davis, 92, of Erieville, died Monday in the quiet of her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cazenovia, NY on September 7, 1927, to Thomas and Matilda Lyga. She married C. Lester Davis on December 11th, 1947. Virginia was the secretary of the Green Street Middle school for 30 years, the same school that...

Andrew  Constable

Andrew Constable

Jan 4, 2020

Andrew Elhers Constable was born in Montclair, New Jersey on June 26, 1965. He died in New York City January 4, 2020. Andrew graduated from Kent School where he was a dorm Prefect, captain of the cross-country track team, and editor of the Kent News. He then went on to graduate Cum Laude from Montclair State University. Andrew resided in...

Margaret  Clark

Margaret Clark

Dec 31, 2019

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Margaret "Peg" Clark, nee Corcoran passed away at the age of 81. Margaret was born on September 1, 1938 in Danville, PA to John and Margaret (Little) Corcoran. She grew up in Mt. Carmel, PA and received her teaching degrees from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA and Long Island University in Brookville, NY. Margaret...

Terry  Deking

Terry Deking

Dec 24, 2019

Terry Lynn DeKing, 59, of Rome formerly of Cazenovia, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Rome Memorial Hospital. Terry was born in Oneida to Russell and Jennie Snyder DeKing, Jr. and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School in 1978. Terry was employed with Larkin Farms in Fenner for 35 years and enjoyed fishing. Terry is survived by his...

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