Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Fulton and Hannibal, NY
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Fulton and Hannibal, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Winton P. Reed
Jun 4, 2026
Winton P. Reed, a beloved resident of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on Monday, October 3rd, 1955, in Syracuse, New York, Winton lived a life marked by dedication, strength, and a love for simple joys.
Winton was a self-employed sheet rock specialist, known for his meticulous craftsmanship from a young...
Sandra L. Traficante
Jun 4, 2026
Sandra Lee (Ingison) Traficante, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 29, 1943, in Fulton, New York, Sandra lived a life defined by kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Sandra was known for her generous heart, her gentle humor, and her ability to make everyone...
Ronald L. Smith
Jun 1, 2026
Ronald "Ron" L. Smith, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Malone, New York, Ronald was a cherished member of the Phoenix community, where he resided for many years.
Ron was the devoted husband of the late Mary L. Smith, with whom he shared...
Lynne Marise Ryder
May 25, 2026
Lynne Marise Ryder, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25th, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on Wednesday, January 21st, 1953, in Oswego, New York, Lynne was a cherished member of the Fulton community, known for her warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family and work.
Lynne spent her early years in Oswego,...
Arthur "Bud" R. Woodridge
May 25, 2026
Arthur “Bud” Raymond Woodridge, a cherished resident of Fulton, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25th, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on Friday, November 3rd, 1944, in Fulton, NY, Arthur lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his family and community.
Arthur was the beloved husband of the late Sally Woodridge, with whom he shared...
Alice C. Mathew
May 23, 2026
Alice Catherine Mathew, a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on March 20th, 1965, in Fulton, New York, Alice spent her life surrounded by the love of her family and the community she cherished.
Alice was a dedicated Universal Banker at Pathfinder Bank in Fulton,...
James D. Harris
May 23, 2026
James “Jim” D. Harris passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 76 at Oswego Hospital, after a long battle from a motor vehicle accident. Jim was born in Hannibal, NY to Leon and Nellie Harris. Later he moved to Fulton, NY where he became the singer for many, many bands then learned the bass guitar. His love...
John R. Hilts
May 22, 2026
The family of John R. Hilts is deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 22, 2026. Born in Lowville, NY on March 11, 1937, John lived a life filled with laughter, generosity and love for his family and the outdoors. He worked as a machine operator and troubleshooter at Container Corporation for 35 years.
John loved working on anything mechanical…if...
Rebecca F. Crego
May 21, 2026
Rebecca F. Crego, 84, of Hannibal, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Harold and Clara (Bogan) Rodgers. While in Virginia, 20 year-old Becky went on a blind date with an Army serviceman named John. They fell deeply in love, married three months later, and...
Rosalie "Rosie" Kate Sorbello
May 21, 2026
Rosalie “Rosie” Kate Sorbello, 83, passed away after many lengthy illnesses on May 21, 2026. Rosie was born in Fulton, the daughter of the late Morris Sr. and Rose Greco Sorbello. She enjoyed her work at Crouse Hospital and was liked by everyone and was always smiling.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Theresa Sorbello.
Rosie is...
Jody Gula
May 21, 2026
Jody Gula died peacefully at his home in Fulton, NY on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 62. He decided it was his time to join his late wife Beth Gula, deceased May 2, 2026. He was born at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY on July 6th, 1963, and was the 5th child of the late John Gula...
Michael L. O'Brien
May 16, 2026
Michael Lawrence O'Brien, 68, of Scriba, N.Y., died at Upstate University Hospital following a long illness on May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 24, 1957, in Oswego, N.Y.
Michael was a proud alumnus of Catholic schools, attended St. John’s School and graduating from Oswego Catholic High School in 1975. Active in sports from a young...
Robert L. Gulliver
May 12, 2026
Robert L. Gulliver, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in Oswego, New York, Robert was a cherished resident of Phoenix, NY, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends.
Robert was a master carpenter and the proud owner of Gulliver Contracting, where...
Frederick W. Recore Sr.
May 9, 2026
Frederick W. Recore Sr. “Worm Bob”, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on Tuesday, May 23rd, 1961, in Oswego, New York, Fred was a beloved resident of Fulton, NY, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends.
Fred was a dedicated construction worker,...
Rebecca Abbott
May 7, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” A. Abbott, 53, of Hannibal passed away after a brief battle with cancer on May 7, 2026. Born in Auburn to Emily and the late Ernest “Ernie” Hyde, she was a graduate of Auburn High School. Becky enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and was well known for singing karaoke.
In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her brothers,...
William F. Ure
May 3, 2026
William F. Ure — known to most as Billy, and to those in the dirt biking world as Chuck — passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 70. He did not go quietly or reluctantly, but from a medical episode in the middle of a dirt bike race, doing exactly what he loved most. It was, in...
Lona M. Miller
May 3, 2026
Lona M. Miller, 83, of Fulton, NY passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s nursing home. She was born in Syracuse in 1942 to the late George and Leona (Fredette) Guckert and went to school in North Syracuse. Lona and her husband Dale met on a blind date in 1958 and were married for 63 years. They...
Elizabeth L. Gula
May 2, 2026
Elizabeth L. (Thomas) Gula, 60, of Fulton, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Syracuse, to Robert and Cheryl (Bloeser) Thomas. Beth was a 1984 graduate of Baldwinsville High School. She then completed her degrees at Onondaga Community College and SUNY Upstate. Beth worked as a Respiratory Therapist for A....
Marcus J. Simmons
Apr 29, 2026
Marcus “Marc” J. Simmons, 41, of Hannibal passed away unexpectedly. A lifetime resident of Hannibal, he had worked as an iron worker for Superior Steel. He enjoyed shooting pool, riding motorcycles and fishing.
Marc was predeceased by his mother, Arlynn Simmons; brother, Thomas Simmons; grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Simmons, uncle, Danny Simmons, and aunt, Christine Simmons.
Surviving to cherish his memory is...
Ruth C. Devendorf
Apr 28, 2026
Ruth Claire Devendorf, a cherished member of the Fulton community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on Monday, July 16th, 1934, in Fulton, New York, Ruth lived a life full of grace, creativity, and dedication to her family and community.
A member of the Fulton High School Class of 1952, Ruth wasted no...
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