obituaries

Mar 24, 2017

John F. Larkin, 78, of Cazenovia, passed away Friday morning at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. He was born in Oneida, son to the late John and Juanita Larkin and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School in 1956. After high school, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a truck driver and member of the Teamster's Local #317,...

Mar 23, 2017

Roberta Osborne Harrington passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, March 23rd. Her long life included a family of four children-Mark, Connie, Scott and Melissa; three step-children; 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, with two more on the way. Robbie is survived by a sister as well as by her extraordinary husband, Simon Ulcickas; the two had been soulmates...

Mar 22, 2017

Richard H. Brown, 69, of Cazenovia died peacefully at home Wednesday morning following a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth Brown and was a life resident of Cazenovia. He graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1966 and attended St. Lawrence University. Richard owned his own successful painting business, Richard H. Brown Premium...

Mar 21, 2017

James R. Carncross, 83, of Cazenovia and Old Forge, New York died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 21, 2017. "Jim" was the son of Marion (Hills) and Ivan Carncross, he attended Pebble Hill School, Proctor Academy and graduated from Manlius Military Academy. He attended Norwich University and Syracuse University. Jim was a longtime member of the Dewitt Community Church and...

Mar 13, 2017

John L. "Skip" Martin, 77, of Brooktondale, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Syracuse V.A. Medical Center following a brief illness. John was born May 8, 1939 to Rod and Irene Martin. He was a legendary fixture at Lincoln Street Diner (Ziffy's) where he worked for over 30 years. John was known for his fantastic sense of humor...

Mar 8, 2017

R. Arlene "Pink" Goodfellow, 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at Crouse Community Center. Born November 29, 1922, she was a lifetime resident of the Cazenovia area and attended Cazenovia Central School. Arlene was a homemaker who worked with her husbands on the family farm in Cazenovia and also was employed in the cafeteria at Cazenovia Central School. Arlene was...

Mar 7, 2017

Loreene Evans DeSilva, 86, of Cazenovia, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at the Katherine Luther Home in Clinton. She was born September 30, 1930 in Vernon, one of three daughters of the late Carleton and Mildred Langdon Evans. In 1952, Loreene married Nathan "Brit" DeSilva in Clark Mills. Brits job had the family moving quite often and they resided in...

Feb 8, 2017

Kenneth Conrad Sparks of Cazenovia passed away peacefully on February 8, 2017 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford, NY at the age of 92. Born January 2, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA. to parents Harold and Ruth Conrad Sparks, he graduated from Oneida High School in 1942. Ken joined the Navy in January, 1943 and after basic training at Sampson...

Jan 30, 2017

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Diana Sue Russett, 72, of Chittenango passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Syracuse V.A. Medical Center. Diana was born in Canastota, a daughter of the late Carl and Anna Raymond Markle. She was an Army Veteran of the...

Jan 29, 2017

Michael W. Bucci, 52, of Oswego, formerly of Fulton, passed away Sunday at Oswego Hospital. Born in Syracuse, a son to William and Sharen Bucci, Michael grew up in Elbridge. He served in the U.S. Army from 1984 until his Honorable Discharge in 1985. Michael was an auto parts manager for Autozone in Oswego. He loved riding his motorcycle, camping,...

Jan 28, 2017

Patricia Grace Thayer, 80, a lifelong resident of Chittenango, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at her son's home. Pat was a daughter of the late, Milton and Della Thayer and graduated from Chittenango High School in 1957. She worked at Thermold Corporation in Canastota for 42 years, retiring in 2008. Pat had been involved with the children's acolytes with the...

Jan 27, 2017

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Bonnie Mae Denson, 95, of Cazenovia, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at The Grand in Chittenango. Born in Hartwell, Georgia, a daughter to the late Rufus and Flora Pritchard, Bonnie was the oldest of eight children. She graduated from...

Dec 30, 2016

Donna J. Ringland, 72, of Oswego passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, a daughter to the late Elmer and Marion Helmlinger, Donna was a homemaker. She had worked at Birds Eye Foods in Fulton and previously attended the Oswego Alliance Church. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her...

Dec 29, 2016

Michael Travis Hackney, 26, of Rochester, formerly of Erieville died Thursday, December 29, 2016. Born in Syracuse, Michael grew up in Erieville and graduated from Morrisville High School in 2009. He attended Mohawk Valley Community College and was currently enlisted in the Army National Guard in Syracuse. Michael was a true salesman with a love for hunting and fishing; with...

Dec 28, 2016

Kathleen Marie McKnight, 63, of Farmington, formerly of Fulton, passed away Wednesday at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. Born in Fulton, Kathleen graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School in 1971 and attended Syracuse University and Xavier University. Kathleen had a career for several years as an insurance broker. She was a supporter of the Northeast...

Dec 24, 2016

Henry Marasco, 92, of Cazenovia, entered into the presence of his Lord and King on December 24, 2016. The testimony of his love for Jesus and his faithfulness to Him remains an everlasting treasure to his immediate and spiritual families. Mr. Marasco was a United States veteran who served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He worked...

Dec 23, 2016

Daniel Duke Phinney, 36, of Clearwater, Florida passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born in Syracuse and grew up in Mattydale before moving to Florida. Duke worked in the restaurant industry for several years. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Richard Phinney and Charles Venton. Daniel is survived by his father and step-mother, Daniel and Debi Phinney of...

Dec 23, 2016

Richard David Furze, 38, of Homer, formerly of Cazenovia, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. Born in Syracuse, Richard grew up in Cazenovia and graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1997. He and attended Morrisville State College.Richard worked at Tops Supermarket in Cazenovia for 15 years and was currently employed as a Journeyman Meat Cutter with Save-A-Lot Food Stores in...

Dec 21, 2016

Thomas William Neidl, of Cazenovia, New York, passed peacefully at his home with his wife and son by his side on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. His strength and bravery even in his final moments will always be remembered by those closest to him. Born in Rome, New York, to Rosemary and George Neidl, Thomas was a dedicated son, talented athlete,...

Dec 18, 2016

Rosemary (Panzica) Patrick, 84, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18th at Oswego Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Rosemary moved with her husband, Donald and has been a resident of Fulton since 1951. She was a loving mother and homemaker. Rosemary worked for the Fulton City School District Lunch Program as a lunch...