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Obituaries
Richard A. Nichols
Mar 21, 2025
Richard A. Nichols, 82, of Cazenovia passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. He was born September 10, 1942 in New Woodstock to James and Beatrice Nichols and grew up working on the family's dairy farm. Richard was a self-employed mason by trade and also worked for Frank Palmer in New Woodstock. He had been...
Toloa J. Perry
Mar 15, 2025
Toloa Jane Perry passed away on March 15, 2025. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 9, 1936 and was the daughter of Guy and Pat Schiller of Lyndhurst, Ohio. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Wooster, Ohio and her Masters of Education from Syracuse University, New York. While attending Syracuse University she...
Evelyn K. Dold
Feb 23, 2025
Evelyn K. Dold, age 76, of Binghamton, NY, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 3, 1948 in Binghamton, NY. Evelyn was one of eight children, a graduate of the University of Buffalo, and had been a hospital administrator at Casitas Care Center in Granada Hills, California. Coming from a large family,...
Duane M. Milin
Feb 21, 2025
Duane M. Milin, 69, of East Syracuse, died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Crouse Hospital following a short illness. He was born February 24, 1955 in Syracuse to Millicent and Joseph Milin, Jr. Duane was a graduate of Fabius-Pompey High School, class of 1973 and attended Chaminade University of Honolulu. He was employed as an Income Maintenance Specialist with the...
Adam B. Warner
Feb 20, 2025
Adam B. Warner, 38, of Morrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born February 13, 1987 in Hamilton and was a sheetrock installer working in both commercial and residential construction. He was the owner of A & W Drywall/Construction in New Woodstock for several years and was also employed as an inspector/technician for Quality Inspection Services...
Patricia Marris
Feb 17, 2025
Patricia Merchant Marris, 84, of Erieville, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Oneida Health Rehabilitation and Extended Care Facility. She was born June 17, 1940 in Cazenovia to Selah and Mina Merchant. Pat was the proprietor of the Erieville Corner Store for several years before going to work at Dielectric Laboratories. She is survived by her children, Susan (Ernie)...
Eleanor Case Chard
Feb 6, 2025
Eleanor Case Chard, a longtime resident of Cazenovia, died peacefully at the age of 103 on February 6, 2025 after a long life well lived. Eleanor was born in Syracuse on October 25, 1921 to Dr. George B. Case and Irene S. Case. She attended Syracuse University for her first two years of college and then transferred to American University...
Susan English Haaf
Jan 31, 2025
Susan English Haaf, 74, of Cazenovia passed away suddenly on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born in Syracuse, New York to Leland L. English, and Harriett Isabelle English. In addition to her family, Susan had many friendships that spanned decades. From her more than 30 years working at Agway and Hematology Oncology Associates from which she retired to enjoy...
Margaret Jones
Jan 27, 2025
Margaret "Margie" Jones, 90, of Cazenovia, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. She was born October 4, 1934 in Delphi Falls to Glenn and Edith Waters and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School, class of 1952. She resided most of her life in Ballina and had been employed at Dr. Turner's dentist office...
Michael A. Corpin
Jan 23, 2025
Michael A. Corpin, 71, of Morrisville passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 unexpectedly. Myke was born December 16, 1953 in Canastota to Francis R. and Lenora A. Corpin. He was a graduate of Morrisville-Eaton Central School in 1972. Myke continued his education and received Associate's degrees in Electrical Technology from S.U.N.Y. Morrisville and in Criminal Justice from S.U.N.Y. Mohawk Valley...
Reginald Mackenzie Adams
Dec 31, 2024
Reginald MacKenzie Adams, 100, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Menorah Park in Syracuse. He was born November 13, 1924, in Stamford, CT, to Roderick Peter Adams and Agnes Galloway Higgins Adams. His parents were immigrants from Scotland. He graduated from South Park High School, Buffalo, New York, in 1943 Reginald served three years in the US...
Richard Borsellino
Dec 27, 2024
Richard "Richie" Borsellino, a Bronx-born charmer who brightened every room with his wit and warmth, passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer and kidney disease. He spent the last 42 years in Cazenovia, NY, where he cultivated a life full of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Predeceased by his parents,...
Joseph Duffy
Dec 25, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Duffy passed away on December 25, 2024, age 72, after a brief and hard-fought battle with liver cancer. Joe was born in Bridgeport, CT and lived in Stratford, CT throughout his school years. He was the son of George and Elsie Mae Duffy and was a graduate of Charter Oak State College and received his MBA from Fairfield...
Karen Wilkinson Clark
Dec 7, 2024
Karen Wilkinson Clark was born in Denver, Colorado and a love of the Western mountains was planted in her heart. Growing up with her parents, Robert and Marilyn Wilkinson, and her sisters Randa and Holly, they moved to Idaho, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. After graduating from St. Lawrence University, Karen left the cold and followed her heart...
Ross James Prossner
Dec 7, 2024
Ross James Prossner, born on February 4, 1948, in Rome, New York, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, surrounded by family at his home, "Hidden Hill," in Cazenovia, New York. He was the youngest son of Leslie and Evelyn Prossner and brother to Terrance (deceased) and David. Ross spent his formative years in Rome, New York, and attended Williston...
Walter P. Koennecke
Nov 21, 2024
Walter P. Koennecke passed November 21, 2024 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville, NY. Born in Oneida to Walter M. and Hazel May Cook Koennecke in 1949, Walter weighed in at less than 2 lbs., was not expected to survive past 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years, 2 decades… Growing up on the family farm Walter raised chickens, grew fruit...
Wayne Daniels
Nov 21, 2024
Wayne Daniels passed away on November 21, 2024. An exceptional artist and musician, Wayne's quiet humble nature and incredible talent will be remembered by all who knew him. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Ken and Alice Daniels; his brothers, Rusty and Terry; his sister, Susan, and his longtime companion, Jill. Wayne is survived by his sisters, Sandy, Mary and...
Helen Cunney
Nov 9, 2024
Helen Cunney, formerly of Cazenovia, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on November 9, 2024. Helen was born in Brooklyn on October 28, 1940, she was the daughter of John Dunn and Helen Byrne Dunn. She moved to Washington D.C. after graduating from The College of New Rochelle with a B.A. in Economics and was employed...
Peter John Christ
Nov 4, 2024
Peter John Christ 05/29/1946 to 11/4/2024. Born to Albert and Lorena (Stumpf) Christ in Buffalo NY and died at home in Cazenovia, NY. He is survived by his wife, Paula J. (Englert) Christ of 50 years and his sister, Joan Faltisco. He was predeceased by his brother Roy Christ. After retiring as a captain with the Town of Tonawanda NY...
Barbara J. Johnsen
Nov 3, 2024
Barbara J. Johnsen, 91, of Cazenovia, passed away November 3, 2024. She was born February 21, 1933 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Lloyd and Genevieve Peter Parrish, and was raised in Lakeland, Florida. After graduating from Florida Southern College, she attended Boston University, where she earned her Master's in Education. Following graduation, Barbara traveled to California to accept a job...
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