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Louise A. Murdie

Louise A. Murdie

Jul 21, 2025

Louise A. Murdie, 77, of Cazenovia formerly of Canastota died on July 21, 2025 in Wynn Hospital, Utica. Louise was born on July 31, 1947, in Canastota, the daughter of Leonard and Ethel Murphy Chingari. A lifelong resident of the area she was a graduate of Canastota High School On May 14, 1977, she married Gary J. Murdie in Canastota....

Melissa L. Jones

Melissa L. Jones

Jul 19, 2025

Melissa Lois Jones, 58, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025 with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born in Manlius, New York on June 12, 1967, and was a graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High School in 1986. As a child, she was the SU cheerleaders' mascot for both the football (Archibald Stadium) and basketball (Manley...

Doris P. Holmes

Doris P. Holmes

Jul 17, 2025

For 99 years, 7 months, and 17 days, Doris filled her life with the activities and people she loved. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. Doris Pearl Skelton Holmes was born on December 1, 1925 and grew up in Manlius with her brothers Charles and Fordyce and her sister Ruth, who...

Peter A. Spaulding

Peter A. Spaulding

Jul 13, 2025

Peter A. "Pete" Spaulding, 68, of Erieville passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Auburn Memorial Hospital on December 17, 1956 to Willard E. and Sybil B. (Davies) Spaulding and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School in 1975. Pete retired from the Town of Nelson Highway Department after 30...

Gene L. Wheeler

Gene L. Wheeler

Jul 11, 2025

Gene L. Wheeler, 83, of Cazenovia passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Syracuse V.A. Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1941 in Phoenix, New York to Howard and Dorothy Hurlbut Wheeler. Gene enlisted into the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Hawaii and Japan until his honorable discharge on September 4, 1962. Gene was a self-employed over...

Ann Marie  Martorana

Ann Marie Martorana

Jul 7, 2025

Ann Marie (Crane) Martorana, 71, of Cazenovia passed away July 7, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania with her family by her side. Ann Marie was born on December 22, 1953 in Corning, New York to Francis and Rosemary Crane. She attended Corning East High School and Corning Community College where she received a degree in Nursing and...

Shannon Jami Dolan

Shannon Jami Dolan

Jul 7, 2025

Shannon Jami Dolan, 75 years old, died on July 7, 2025, at the Beach Breeze Dementia and Care Center in West Palm Beach, Florida after a long illness. Her parents were James and Edith Barr of Syracuse, N.Y. Shannon graduated from Manlius Pebble Hill School, FAU University with a Bachelor of Arts, and received a Master of Science from Walden...

Richard A. Yoder

Richard A. Yoder

Jul 1, 2025

Richard Allen Yoder, 87, of Cazenovia passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville, New York. He was born May 4, 1938 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Roman and Emma Yoder. Richard was the 12th of 13 siblings. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and served as a Reservist until...

Jennifer Jo Stone

Jennifer Jo Stone

Jun 24, 2025

Jennifer Jo Stone, 54, of Cazenovia and formerly of Potsdam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on March 23, 1971, in Potsdam, to Ivan and Judy Hinman, Jennifer was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend whose gentle spirit touched all who knew her. A graduate of Potsdam High School, Jennifer spent much of...

Barbara A. Mitchell

Barbara A. Mitchell

Jun 23, 2025

Barbara Anne E. (Whiting) Mitchell, 87, of Cazenovia passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Binghamton. She was born April 26, 1938 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Ernest and Marion Whiting. Barbara was employed as a housekeeper at the Cazenovia Motel for many years and was known for her kind and...

Doris L. Barr

Doris L. Barr

Jun 21, 2025

Doris L. Barr, 96, of Cazenovia passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born Doris Lorraine Hager on October 15, 1928, in Nedrow, New York, she was the beloved daughter of Pauline and Orley Hager. Known for her peaches and cream complexion, Doris was fondly remembered as the girl who turned heads. Doris had made her home in Cazenovia, New York...

Jennie  Radelich

Jennie Radelich

Jun 15, 2025

Jennie Lovrovich Radelich, 96, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Olib, Croatia, Yugoslavia on July 15, 1928. Jennie was employed as a designer/seamstress for over 30 years at Alper Schwartz in New York City and was a member of the ILGWU. Jennie's activities were based around her family...

Ty David Freyer

Ty David Freyer

Jun 13, 2025

The Cazenovia community is mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of Ty David Freyer, who passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 — a cherished son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and teammate. Ty was a proud graduate of Cazenovia High School and a gifted athlete whose impact was deeply felt both on and off the field. A member of the Class...

William  Dowling

William Dowling

Jun 7, 2025

William "Bill" Dowling, known to many as "Dollar Bill," passed away in Hudson, Florida on June 7, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 78. Born in Syracuse, NY and raised in Fabius, Bill graduated from Fabius High School in 1964. He served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a jet engine mechanic on F-4 Phantom...

Patricia L. Botto

Patricia L. Botto

Jun 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia L. "Patty Lou" Botto, cherished mother, grandmother, and sister. Patricia peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born in Downingtown, Pennsylvania on June 7, 1947 to Joseph A. and Monica E. Sheehy. A loving mother to Michael, grandmother to Jack,...

Kevin Edward Jones

Kevin Edward Jones

May 27, 2025

Kevin Edward Jones, 57, of Cazenovia passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born June 23, 1967 in Syracuse to Edward and Ruthanne Jones. He was a graduate of Cazenovia High School and attended the National Tractor Trailer School. Kevin was a contractor and owner of K & D Landscaping and Construction. He loved his work and the ability...

Joseph A. Thomas

Joseph A. Thomas

May 26, 2025

Joseph A. Thomas, 83, of Erieville passed away at home on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born July 30, 1941 in Ira, New York to Homer and Marjorie Duvall Thomas. Joe retired as a foreman from the County of Onondaga Sanitation Department after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Delphi Falls Fire Department during the...

William O. Evans

William O. Evans

May 21, 2025

William O. Evans, 101, of Fayetteville passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born April 3, 1924 to Owen and Mildred Evans at a farm house on Route 20 East of Nelson, N.Y. Bill began his education in a one room schoolhouse in Nelson until third grade and was transferred to Cazenovia Central Schools, graduating...

Lenora  Bobbette

Lenora Bobbette

May 19, 2025

Lenora "Nora" Bobbette, 85, of Fabius passed away Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born August 11, 1939 in Pompey and was the last surviving child of 10 to Frank and Lena Heffernan. Nora touched the lives of a lot of families by providing day care to many children in Fabius as well as being a second grandmother to some...

James H. Marland

James H. Marland

May 14, 2025

James H. Marland, 99, of Erieville, passed away peacefully at home with his family and loving dog Pearl by his side on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born January 29, 1926 in Corning, New York to John and Edith Worth Marland, Sr. In 1944, Jim was eager to enlist in to the U.S. Navy and served his country in...

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