Douglas Trush
Oct 15, 2013
Douglas Trush, 61, deer whisperer, rum drinker, business extraordinaire, world's best dad passed away Tuesday, October 15th peacefully in his home atop the Hills of Nelson. Born in New Haven, CT to Ramona "Pat" and John Trush Jr. he graduated from Morrisville High School in 1969 and went on to Paul Smith's College. Doug's innate sense of leadership and determination...
Evelyn Tremain
Oct 14, 2013
Rose Tremain, 97, of Cazenovia died Monday at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. Rose is predeceased by her husband William in 2003. She is survived by her children Linda Skoglund of Cazenovia and Robert (Joan) Tremain of Delaware; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; her sister, Lois Gibson and brother Earl Johnston both of Heuvelton, NY. A Mass of Christian...
Tara Knauff
Oct 13, 2013
Tara L. (Howard) Knauff of Cazenovia left this world on October 14th because cancer has no respect for how much someone is loved by family, friends and colleagues, nor how many lives have been made better by her association, and certainly not that many of the unwanted and unloved creatures of this world found a loving home and heart to...
Donna Becker
Oct 11, 2013
Donna M. Becker, 69, of Weedsport, died October 11, 2013 at Rosewood Heights in Syracuse. She was born in Wolcott the daughter of Clifford and Doris Knapp. She lived in Weedsport with her husband George who she loved so much. She was an avid cat lover and gardener. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children that...
Lynn Conroy
Sep 28, 2013
Lynn Silvanic Conroy, 60, of Cazenovia, went to her Savior on September 28th, 2013. Lynn was born in Binghamton the daughter of Peter and Martha Silvanic. She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Conroy, her mother, Martha and brother Thomas Silvanic of Florida; her niece Heidi Anne (Aubrey) Fletcher and nephew Cash; her stepchildren, Kerry (Adam) Messer, Todd (Danai)...
David Foster
Sep 25, 2013
David S. Foster, 59, of Locke, formerly of New Woodstock, passed away Wednesday, September 25 at his home. Born in Syracuse, David was a 1983 graduate of Cornell University's course in Practical and Corrective Horseshoeing. He owned and operated Foster's Horseshoeing, a trade he practiced nationwide for 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Michelle; his daughters, Emily of Colorado and...
Joan Kelchner
Sep 6, 2013
Joan P. Kelchner, 80, of Cazenovia, died Friday, September 6th in Syracuse. Her artistic talent enabled her to create beauty out of any object. Joan is predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Roland Damon in 1988. Surviving are her children, Keith R. of Atlanta, Georgia; Kenneth R. of Cazenovia; Kristianne Earnhardt of Georgia; Kim (Zeeve) of Syracuse; eight grandchildren...
Caleb Jackson
Sep 4, 2013
Caleb Marc Jackson, born September 4, 2013, taken home the same day to be in the arms of his Heavenly Father. Survived by his parents, Dan and Jessie Jackson, and 21 month old brother Trey, of Delphi Falls; his loving grandparents, Dan and Jackie Crockett of New Woodstock, Cliff and Roxanne Jackson of Cazenovia, Great-grandmothers Bonnie Denson and Marilyn Crockett...
Eugene Vibbert
Sep 3, 2013
Eugene H. Vibbert (Gene), 79, of Eaton, died Tuesday at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. Gene was a resident of Eaton for 39 years. He retired from Allied Chemical after 38 years where he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. Gene also worked for SUNY Morrisville as a "garbologist" and a mechanic for William Kelly Builders and Kellish Tire in...
Irene Findlay
Sep 2, 2013
Irene Elizabeth Dejean Findlay died this past Labor Day, September 2, 2013. She was 96 years old. Betty, as she was known to all her friends, was born in Hensal, Ontario, Canada Betty and her husband, Robert, who died in 1988, were enthusiastic travelers and sailors and for periods of time lived in Italy and England. For many years Betty...
Mary Westcott
Aug 17, 2013
Mary Westcott, 62, beloved daughter of Douglas and the late Barbara Westcott of Morrisville, went home to be with the Lord August 17, 2013 following a long illness. Mary was a 1969 graduate of Morrisville-Eaton Central School and attended SUNY Morrisville. Surviving besides her father are her sons, Michael Seekins of Lakeland, FL and Donald Seekins of Virginia; her siblings,...
Kenneth Gates
Aug 10, 2013
Kenneth F. Gates Jr. (aka Gatec), 73, of Fenner, NY passed away August 10 at Oneida City Hospital. Born in Chittenango, he lived his life in Perryville and Fenner. He served in the Army and spent time in Germany. He loved SU football and basketball, the Yankees, and NY Giants. He had raced cars at ESTA, rode with the Wacky...
Nancy Tuttle
Aug 8, 2013
Nancy Jean Tuttle, 87, of Chittenango, passed away peacefully on Thursday, under the loving care she received for the past three months at Summit Elder Lodge in Moravia, NY. Nancy was the beloved wife of 62 years of the late Bryce Tuttle (2009), founder of Skyridge Family Club, which they ran for over 40 years. Nancy was raised in Pennsylvania....
John Graves
Aug 5, 2013
John E. Graves, 64, of Cazenovia, died August 5th at Loretto. John was born in Syracuse, the son of the late Charles and Marie Graves. John was an Auto Body Technician for Lou Petrella's in McGraw. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Mary Clark. He is survived by his daughters, Krystina and Jessica Graves; his sister, Elizabeth...
F. William Fais
Jul 22, 2013
Frederick William Fais, 88, of New Woodstock, passed away at his home, with his wife of 63 years and daughters by his side. He was born on July 26, 1924 to Nina Green and Oscar Biddle Fais in Spencer, Iowa, in "the best state in the land," as he always claimed. He served in the United States Navy, in the...
Jean Pitt
Jul 18, 2013
Jean P. Gaines Pitt, 90, of New Woodstock, died Thursday at her home. Jean was a graduate of Western Reserve University and Syracuse University. She retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Syracuse where she was the former director of Social Work. Jean was also a member of the Delphi Falls Historical Society. Jean is predeceased by her husband Bill....
Alan Hale
Jul 18, 2013
Alan Lee Hale, 54, of Wampsville, died Thursday at his home. Alan worked at the home farm in Manlius, NY doing field work, dairy work and maintenance. He completed his blasting license. He went to school and was certified in fluid power including hydraulics, pneumatics and electricity. Alan worked at Ralph Earl Rubbish Removal and most recently Chobani Yogurt. Alan...
William Kiernan
Jul 10, 2013
Willie Kiernan, 56 Rhetorical Crop Duster and Guitar Tuner The world has lost a brilliant, loving man. On July 10, 2013, Willie Kiernan passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He died surrounded by his family, who will always remember him for the love in his heart, the wit in his words, the song in his voice, and the...
Thomas Luke
Jul 4, 2013
Thomas C. Luke, 57, went home on July 4th in the presence of his loving wife. Born in Syracuse, Tom worked in Human Services being a voice and advocating for those who couldn't speak for themselves right up to the end of his life. Among the agencies he worked for are Syracuse Developmental Center, HEADSTART, L'Arche, and most recently at...
Clayton Williams
Jul 1, 2013
CA (Clayton Adair) Williams, Jr., 61, died Monday, July 1st. He was born in Texas in August 1951and moved to Cazenovia, NY in 1999 - CA was a talented musician and songwriter, avid reader, and loved his dogs more than anything. CA spent the first part of his life working as a cook and as management in the restaurant/hotel business....
