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Sandra A. Birdsell

Sandra A. Birdsell

Jun 18, 2024

Sandra A. Birdsell, 64, of Palermo died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY. Born in Oswego, NY she was a life resident of the Palermo, NY area.

Sandra enjoyed reading, collecting books, anything British, and spending time with her family. Sandra leaves behind to cherish her memories, her son, David Birdsell...

Helen M. Macdonald

Helen M. Macdonald

Jun 13, 2024

Helen M. MacDonald, born on January 29, 1944, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Alfred J. and Hazel L. Warren; sister, Kathy Heipel Ouderkirk of Fulton; and her brother, Alfred W. Warren of Oswego. Helen leaves behind to cherish her memories, her loving sister, Beverly Suarez of Valley Springs, CA. A graveside service...

Paul "Lenny" Parkhurst

Paul "Lenny" Parkhurst

Jun 13, 2024

Paul “Lenny” L. Parkhurst, Sr., 76 of Sterling, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 13, 2024. He was born January 22, 1948 at Oswego Hospital.

Paul was well known for his love of the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing & trapping, along with spending time with family & friends, and exploring the...

Sharon A. Moody

Sharon A. Moody

Jun 11, 2024

Sharon A. Moody, 79 of Hannibal, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family after a long term courageous battle with breast cancer. Sharon was born on November 21, 1944, to Norman and Elizabeth Ducharme in Fulton, NY and was a graduate of G Ray Bodley High School class of 1962. Sharon retired...

Ellen L. Hoyles

Ellen L. Hoyles

Jun 9, 2024

Ellen L. Hoyles, age 77 of Oswego, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Ellen was born in Auburn, NY on March 2, 1947, to the late Clifford Parsons (2005) and Evelyn Parsons (2021).

She had many hobbies; she loved arts and crafts, collecting cups, shopping, and she was a big fan of...

Lyal S. Edgarton

Lyal S. Edgarton

Jun 3, 2024

Lyal S. Edgarton passed away on June 3rd, 2024, in North Carolina. Lyal was born in Fulton, NY on March 25th, 1944, to the late Lee and Margaret Edgarton. He was named after his uncle Lyal Savage, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 while aboard the USS Oklahoma when it was struck by multiple...

Faunta L. Harris

Faunta L. Harris

Jun 1, 2024

Faunta L. (Hess) Harris, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Bellville, NY, a daughter to the late David and Shirley (Taylor) Hess. Faunta loved reading, flowers and birds. She had a natural talent for gardening, everything she touched grew beautifully. Faunta also enjoyed...

Allan G. Burr, Sr.

Allan G. Burr, Sr.

May 27, 2024

Allan G. Burr, Sr., age 77 of Mexico, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving six children, Kim (Kristian) McCadam, Allan Jr., Channon, Laura, Montana and Aurora Burr; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Allan was a man who loved the outdoors...

Lawrence C. "Larry" Spaulding

Lawrence C. "Larry" Spaulding

May 24, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” C. Spaulding, age 88 of Fulton, NY passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Plattsburgh, NY. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Ethel (Chubb) Spaulding; his beloved wife, Donna Spaulding; and sons, Terry Spaulding and Ted Spaulding.

Larry leaves to cherish his memories his loving daughter, Sherry Spaulding; sister, Jean Buske; loving...

Joanne E. "Jody" Parkhurst

Joanne E. "Jody" Parkhurst

May 23, 2024

Joanne E. “Jody” Parkhurst, 71, of New Haven, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Oswego, she was a daughter to the late Oscar Sr. and Helen (Smith) Berry. Jody dedicated her life to her husband and raising her eight children. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, had a love for...

M. Pete J. Hammond

M. Pete J. Hammond

May 22, 2024

Maurice “Pete” J. Hammond, age 92 of Fulton, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Pete was predeceased by his beloved wife, Evelyn Hammond; parents, Harvey and Mary Hammond; son, Peter Hammond; brothers, Harvey, Vincent, Paul, Gerald and William; sisters, Lillian, Rose and Beverly; and a granddaughter, Abby Buenzow.

Pete is survived by his loving children,...

Jean M. Cole

Jean M. Cole

May 22, 2024

Jean M. Cole, age 77 of Fulton, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born to the late Jesse and Helen Heath; she was also predeceased by her brothers, Richard and Charles.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John Cole; children, John A. (Nikki) Cole, Jr. and Jacqueline Cole; grandchildren,...

Frank R. Halstead

Frank R. Halstead

May 19, 2024

Frank R. Halstead, age 73 of Fulton, NY passed away at home on Sunday, May 19, 2024, with family by his side. Frank was born on December 4, 1950, in Hannibal, NY to the late Clark and Jean (Wilson) Halstead. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Norma Lou Halstead; brother, Howie and Randy Halstead; and sisters, Maryann, Frances...

Gary A. Royce, Sr.

Gary A. Royce, Sr.

May 19, 2024

Gary A. Royce, Sr. age 79 of Fulton, NY passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Gary was born on February 12,1945 to the late Allen and Thelma Royce. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Kathrine Baker; brothers, Roland Royce and Hartley Royce; and his sisters, Stacia Evans and Rosella Evans.

Gary is survived by his...

James S. Blackburn

James S. Blackburn

May 17, 2024

James S. Blackburn, 91, of Fulton, NY took his last bridge walk on Friday 17 May.  This time it was over the Rainbow Bridge.  A 1949 graduate of Hannibal High School, Jim joined the Marines for the Korean War and was stationed in Japan.  A crack shot and a crack pot, he was a favorite with his fellow leathernecks....

Michael A. Tyrrell, Sr.

Michael A. Tyrrell, Sr.

May 16, 2024

Michael Tyrrell, Sr. passed peacefully at age 65 surrounded by those who loved him. His legacy continues through his loving partner Katherine and their children Michael Jr.,  Laura, Allison, and grandchildren Matthew, Kemper, Nyalah, and Bjorn; along with his twin sister Mary Tyrrell.  Michael was a master tinkerer who enjoyed trains, sci-fi and family card games. He also loved...

Blanche I. Crandall

Blanche I. Crandall

May 11, 2024

Blanche Irene (Rawson) Crandall, 63, beloved wife to William and mother to Michael and Howard, of Hannibal, NY, passed away after a prolonged illness on May 11, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born January 19, 1961, in Fulton, NY to Francis and Dora Rose Rawson. Blanche attended John C. Birdlebough High School...

Tracy E. Porter

Tracy E. Porter

May 9, 2024

Tracy E. Porter, 51, of Volney, NY, left for his final frontier on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at home. Born in Oswego, to Raymond and Barbara (Allen) Porter. Tracy attended Fulton Schools and after high school, he enrolled in an Optometry program in Liverpool, NY and completed an internship with Empire Vision. He later worked as a fusion operator...

Laura L. Hall

Laura L. Hall

May 8, 2024

Laura L. Hall, 47, of Oswego passed away on May 8, 2024 in her home.  She was born in Oswego Hospital to parents, Hazel and Donald Hall, of Fulton and was raised in Fulton, NY.  She moved to Oswego to be closer to her family.

Laura loved to be around her family, especially her three nephew’s: Matthew...

Byron "Butch" L. Rowlee, Jr.

Byron "Butch" L. Rowlee, Jr.

May 8, 2024

Byron “Butch” L. Rowlee Jr., age 77 of Volney, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Byron was predeceased by his parents, Byron Sr. and Ella Rowlee, and a sister, Mary Sutton.

Byron is survived by his loving sister, Virginia Martin; niece, Lesa Yager and nephews, Michael Martin, Wayne, Scott, and Adam Sutton.

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