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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Edward A. Shepard
Feb 9, 2025
Edward “Ed” A. Shepard age 67 of Fulton, NY passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Doris Shepard.
Ed is survived by his loving daughter, Derrica Stallone; siblings, Barbara Millay and James Shepard; stepchildren, Amanda Santana, Shawna Taylor, Heather (Bradley) Amidon and Russell...
Evelyn Harris
Feb 7, 2025
Evelyn Harris, 98, of Hannibal passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born in Canada, Evelyn became a citizen of the United States and lived her entire life in Hannibal.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Ward Harris; son, Mike Harris and a granddaughter, Cindi Harris.
She is survived by three children, Jerry Harris,...
Michele E. Parrish
Jan 31, 2025
With shattered hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce that our cherished wife, mother, Glamma, sister, and friend, Michele E. Parrish, passed away surrounded by family on January 31, 2025. Born in Fulton, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn Samson.
For 55 years, Michele was married to her beloved husband, John, and together they...
Linda Benway
Jan 28, 2025
Linda Benway of Fulton passed away January 28th, 2025, at Crouse Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born and lived her life in Fulton, the oldest daughter to the late Raymond and Ruth Benway.
Linda retired from A. L. Lee Memorial Hospital after 32 years of employment. In the 60’s, she began working at a young age with her sisters...
Lorelei L. Hanczyk
Jan 28, 2025
Lorelei L. Hanczyk, 86, died peacefully with her loving family by her side at home on January 28th, 2025, in Fulton NY.
Lorelei was born in Fulton, NY on March 16, 1938, to Herbert and Marie (Gross) Kelly.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Sigmund C. Hanczyk, brothers Howard, Larry and Herbert (Butch) Kelly, sisters Helen Devendorf and...
Ismael Torres
Jan 25, 2025
Ismael Torres, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He worked as a machinist for many years at Crouse Hinds in Syracuse, NY.
Ismael is survived by his sons, Joseph (Brandi) Rosario, Daniel Rosario; grandchildren, Brittany Favata, Daniel Rosario Jr, Michael Rosario, Justin Rosario, Anna Rosario, Gabrielle Rosario, Anthony Rosario and Joey Rosario; and great-grandchildren....
John F. Dembeck, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
John Frank Dembeck Jr., 73, died peacefully at home on January 24, 2025, in Hannibal, NY.
John was born in Port Jervis, NY on March 2, 1951, to John and Kathryn (O’Grodnick) Dembeck.
He was a graduate of Long Island University at Southampton where he studied marine biology, and he also served honorably in the...
John H. Howe
Jan 21, 2025
John H. Howe, 82, of Fulton and Red Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Seneca Manor after a long illness. John was born in Syracuse in March of 1942 to his parents, Elliott and Mary B. Howe. He graduated from Fulton High School and continued to the University of Rochester. John later graduated with a degree...
Burdella "Deb" Cox
Jan 19, 2025
Burdella “Deb” Cox, 93, of Hannibal, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born to Milton and Frances Halstead on November 16, 1931. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and nieces.
Deb was predeceased by her husband, Allan; their three children, Chuck, Keith, and Janice; and her siblings, Macel and Barbara.
She is survived by four nieces,...
William R. Knapp, Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
William R. Knapp, Jr., 53, of Fulton, NY, passed away at Crouse Hospital on Saturday, January 18, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late William, Sr. and Bernadine Knapp. William was a hard worker and began working at 11 years old on a dairy farm. He worked several jobs until he...
Leonard M. Marsh
Jan 17, 2025
Leonard “Lefty” Marsh, 98, of Sterling, NY, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Residential Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sterling. Leonard worked as a printer for the Container Corp, retiring after several years. He was also a starter for the Radisson Greens Golf Course and a charter member at Griffin’s Greens Golf Course....
Barbara L. Irwin
Jan 16, 2025
Barbara L. Irwin, 89, of Oswego, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late Allen and Alice Lucille Fowler of Oswego. Barbara had attended the Old Stone Schoolhouse District #2 in Hannibal and graduated from Hannibal High School. She attended the State University College...
Mary Ellingwood
Jan 13, 2025
Mary Ellingwood, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Oswego Hospital following a brief illness. She was 74 years old. Mary was born on July 14, 1950, in Oswego, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Throughout her life, Mary was known for her creativity and skill as...
Sheila Y. Schleicher
Jan 12, 2025
Sheila Yvonne Schleicher of Fulton, NY has gone to our Lord on January 12, 2025, at 75 years young. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Bertha (Muckey) Kerfien, her daughter Heather Lee McFarland, husband Joseph Wayne Schleicher, siblings Diane Reynolds and Alton Kerfien.
She is survived by her children, Dawn Hutchinson of Jackson, MN, Ross...
Anita Fae Waugh Briggs
Jan 9, 2025
Anita Fae Waugh Briggs passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Morningstar Residential Care Center in Oswego, NY, following a courageous battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s. She was 81 years old.
Born on October 30, 1943 to Robert and Ina (MacDougall) Waugh in Fulton, NY, she resided in the Fulton/Volney area for a majority of her life. Anita was a graduate of...
Linda Armstrong
Jan 9, 2025
Linda Armstrong, 80, of Oswego, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Morningstar Residential Care Center. Born in Palermo, NY to the late James W. and Betty Fomadi Curtis. She lived most of her life in the Fulton-Oswego area. Linda enjoyed raising dogs, horseback riding, and riding motorcycles. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold and two...
Donald R. Dunn, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Donald R. Dunn, Jr., 79, of Fulton passed away after a long illness on January 8, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Fulton to the late Helen and Donald Dunn, Sr., he was a lifelong resident of the area. Donald retired from Carrier Corp. in East Syracuse after...
Dwayne David McDonald
Jan 6, 2025
Dwayne David McDonald, 63, of Martville, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Crouse Hospital after battling a long illness. Born in Oswego, he was a son to Wayne McDonald and the late Mabel (Barber) Lambo. Dave was a big nature person and enjoyed spending time outside. He liked watching NASCAR but above all...
Barry L. Borrow
Jan 2, 2025
Barry L. Borrow, age 77, and a native and long-time resident of Granby, New York died peacefully on January 2nd, 2025, following complications from a stroke.
Barry was born on June 24,1947 in Binghamton, NY, but lived most of his childhood in Granby. Barry joined the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed at West Point...
Nicole P. Grenz
Dec 28, 2024
Nicole Patricia Grenz, 46, of Fulton, NY passed away December 28, 2024, after a brief, difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.
Nicole was born in Schwabach, Germany and immigrated to the United States with her mother in the early 1980s. She attended Fulton City Schools and graduated in 1996. She held various jobs from telemarketing, collections, to working...
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