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Janetta J. Virgo

Janetta J. Virgo

Aug 4, 2024

Janetta J. "Sue" Virgo passed away August 4, 2024 of natural causes. She was less than one month away from her 103rd birthday. Janetta was born September 3, 1921 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to Joseph Anton Drees and Katherine Anna Arling Drees. In her youth, she attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Ohio, before enlisting as a Nurse...

James  W. Ayers, Jr.

James W. Ayers, Jr.

Aug 2, 2024

James William "Jimbo" Ayers, Jr., 76, of Delphi Falls, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at Iroquois Nursing Home. He was born February 24, 1948 in Syracuse to James William Ayers, Sr. and Theresa Wilson Ayers and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. Jim was a Vietnam War Veteran and served with the U.S. Army. He was awarded the...

Carol Ann Morency

Carol Ann Morency

Aug 1, 2024

Carol Ann Morency, 65, of Smithfield passed away peacefully Thursday August 1, 2024 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born March 3, 1959 to Herbert and Dorothy Stevens and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. She worked many years alongside her husband David in their family business, Morency Builders. She had a strong work...

Jane E. Sawyer

Jane E. Sawyer

Jul 21, 2024

Jane E. Sawyer, 94, of New Woodstock passed away on July 21, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to Eugene and Emma Landel. Following four years of nursing school to become a Registered Nurse, she met her husband Russ and were married at Naval Air Station Jacksonville where he was stationed as a young Naval...

Jeffrey A. Nourse

Jeffrey A. Nourse

Jul 11, 2024

Jeffrey A. Nourse, 65, of New Woodstock passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born January 30, 1959 in Hamilton to Irving and Deanne Nourse and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School in 1977. Jeff had been employed at Bristol Myers and for the last 30 years he was self-employed with Nourse Brothers Contracting. Jeff lived his life...

George B. Gerbig

George B. Gerbig

Jul 2, 2024

George Bernard Gerbig, 49, of Cazenovia, New York passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born January 21, 1975 in Albion, New York to Bernard and JoAnn Gerbig. George was a graduate of Kendall Central School, Class of 1993 where he excelled in sports. While in high school, George was a member of the golf team, played forward on...

Thomas E. Snyder

Thomas E. Snyder

Jul 1, 2024

"Oy Vey!" "Holy Balls!" "Shoot!" These frequently used expressions during the last weeks of his illness seem fitting when sharing the news of the passing of Thomas Edward Snyder on July 1, 2024, in Cazenovia, NY. Tom was born on October 7, 1949, in Ft. Dodge, IA, but home was Algona, where he was raised. After graduating high school, he...

Joseph A. Light

Joseph A. Light

Jun 24, 2024

Joseph A. Light, 56, a lifelong resident of New Woodstock passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born March 8, 1968 in Syracuse to Alfred Joseph and Sharon Louise Cunningham Light and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School, Class of 1987. Joe was a self-employed carpenter for several years and known as a "Jack of all trades". He...

Margaret  Kuper Sherman

Margaret Kuper Sherman

Jun 20, 2024

Margaret Kuper Sherman passed away peacefully in her sleep, under her favorite "Union Jack" with family at her side on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Born March 15, 1929 in Cleethorpes, England she grew up during World War II in the nearby city of Grimsby. Stories from her childhood took you back to a very different world. Margaret went on to...

Martha Dolan Wason

Martha Dolan Wason

Jun 15, 2024

Martha Dolan Wason passed away peacefully the morning of June 15, 2024. Born to parents Marjorie Joy Dolan and T. Frank Dolan, Jr. in 1928, Martha and her four siblings were extremely close and enjoyed many happy times together over the years, including summers with their families at the "camps" on Cazenovia Lake. A proud graduate of both the Goodyear-Burlingame...

Barbara Jean Thurston

Barbara Jean Thurston

Jun 13, 2024

Barbara Jean Thurston, born February 1, 1931 in Fenner, New York passed on June 13, 2024 comfortably at her residence in Cazenovia, New York. Well known as Barb, Ma, GMa, and GiGi, she always brought laughter and enjoyment to people around her. She is survived by her grandson, Jeremey Sellen and wife, Alison Sellen with two great grandsons, Owen and...

John  Monson

John Monson

Jun 8, 2024

John A. "Jack" Monson, 94, of Manlius passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born in Edmeston, New York, a son to the late Alfred E. and Rose Monson, Sr. and resided in Eastwood and Fabius before moving to Manlius in 2011. Jack graduated from Edmeston Central School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the...

Dr. Harold C. Schaefer, Jr.

Dr. Harold C. Schaefer, Jr.

Jun 5, 2024

Dr. Harold Christian Schaefer, Jr., 64, of Brooklyn, New York passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Cazenovia, New York. Harold was born February 21, 1960 in Brooklyn to Harold C. and Louise R. Schaefer. He was a graduate of Brooklyn Friends School, Hobart College and S.U.N.Y. Downstate College of Medicine. Harold was licensed to practice medicine in New...

Kelly J. Free

Kelly J. Free

May 13, 2024

Kelly Jean Partenheimer Free passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 13, 2024 with her family by her side. Kelly was born in Peekskill, New York February 26, 1969. She grew up in Peekskill with her three siblings Karen, Leanne, and Michelle. Kelly was always regarded for her big heart and sense of humor. Her kind heart led her to...

Daniel  Ankers

Daniel Ankers

May 1, 2024

Daniel T. Ankers, 59, of New Woodstock passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born May 31, 1964 in North Hempstead, New York to Donald and Eleanor Ankers. Dan was a lifelong entrepreneur and a true leader. He had successfully built several businesses and partnerships in Property Management & Landscape Design Installation, Site Work, Heavy Construction &...

Mary Jane  Huffman

Mary Jane Huffman

Apr 24, 2024

Mary Jane (Killar) Huffman, 93, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1930 in Mt. Pleasant, PA to the late Joseph and Mary Killar. Her greatest joys in life were her family, faith and friends. She was involved in many organizations including, St. James Church, American Cancer Society, CRIS/CAT, Meals on Wheels and PEO....

Rodney L. Wilcox

Rodney L. Wilcox

Apr 22, 2024

Rodney L. Wilcox, 70, of Cazenovia passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. He was born March 7, 1954 in Syracuse to Harold C. and Nellie E. Wilcox and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. Rodney had been employed at Cazenovia College, Bruce Apple Orchard, Ron Mauzy Trash Service, Costello Trash Service and Waste...

Carl S. Shaw

Carl S. Shaw

Apr 11, 2024

Carl S. Shaw, 76, of Cazenovia passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 4, 1947 in Fulton, Mississippi to James and Laura Shaw. Carl was a graduate of Cazenovia High School, Class of 1966 where he was the quarterback of their football team and a member of their baseball...

Margaret T. Shephard

Margaret T. Shephard

Apr 6, 2024

Margaret Thomas Shephard passed away on April 6, 2024, at the age of 85, and finally was able to join her beloved husband in heaven. Margaret was born on January 21, 1939. She graduated from Fabius High School in 1957, married her devoted husband, Dave in 1959 and lived most of her life in Fenner, NY, until moving to Morrisville,...

Charles Lester Davis

Charles Lester Davis

Apr 4, 2024

Charles Lester Davis, 98, of Erieville, died peacefully on Thursday April 4, 2024 in the comforts of his own home where he had lived independently until just weeks ago. He was born in Nelson, NY on December 27, 1925 to Charles and Eloie Davis. He married Virginia Lyga on December 11, 1947 and they were married for 72 years before...

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