Obituary of Earl L. Gould Earl L. “Joe” Gould, 75, of Volney passed away on Monday, December 18 at Oswego Hospital in Oswego. A native of Baldwinsville, he had lived in Volney since 1964. Joe retired as an operating engineer with the Operating Engineers Local 545 in Syracuse. He enjoyed watching S.U. sports, NASCAR racing and playing cards. Joe was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Verne Donnelly Gould, in 2008. Surviving are his children, Sandi Gould and Brian Gould both of Volney; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrea, Emily and Jillian Gould and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 22 at Foster Funeral Home, Inc., 910 Fay Street in Fulton. A graveside ceremony will be held at Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or parkinson.org.