Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

Thomas E. Mokwa, Jr., age 89 of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, august 23, 2023. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years, Jean Mokwa; and his parents, Thomas Sr and Anna Mokwa.

Thomas is survived by a close friend, Dawn Bennett and her family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially ice fishing....

Aug 19, 2023

Jerry Jessmore, 79, of Minetto, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Fulton, he was a son to the late Floyd and Mary (Warren) Jessmore. Jerry served in the National Guard and the United States Air Force. He worked as an electrician for Nestles for several years. Jerry...

Aug 17, 2023

Mark J. Viola, 58, of Fulton, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at home surrounded by family after battling leukemia. Born in Rochester, he was a son to the late Michael and Nancy (Brown) Viola. Mark was the owner/operator of Viola Trucking and had been driving for over 38 years. He truly loved his career but most...

Aug 17, 2023

Bernice E. Whipple, 96, formerly of the Town of Palermo, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Health Care Facility in Oswego, NY.

She was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Arthur and Elizabeth

(Doss) Mc Ginley. During her long career, she had been employed at the Woolen Mills and the...

Aug 15, 2023

Constance “Connie” M. Ostness, 74, of Fulton passed away on August 15, 2023.

Born in Fulton to the late Vincenzo and Angelina Marino, she was a life resident of the area. She worked for many years in the parts department at Black Clawson, Fulton. An avid quilter and knitter, she then worked several decades as a sewing...

Aug 14, 2023

Sandra Jean Lee, 76, of Volney, sadly left us on August 14, 2023. Sandra was born on June 17, 1947 to Jeanette Stivers, and Harold G. Strowbridge in Syracuse. Sandra graduated from Phoenix High School in 1967. In April 1968, she met Bud Lee and got married on July 27, 1968. Sandra and Bud went on to have 3...

Aug 12, 2023

Vivian M. Bellows, 90, of Fulton passed away on August 12, 2023.

Born in Palermo, she had been a life resident of the Fulton area.  She was employed 11 years with General Electric in Liverpool, and 25 years with A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton.  Vivian attended Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.  She was a lifelong animal...

Aug 7, 2023

On Monday, August 7th, beloved Judy Segouin joined her father, Joseph Chalone, and her mother, Katherine Pelosi, in the presence of her Heavenly God. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Segouin, children Katelyn and Brad Reed, Michael Jr and Kelly, Shawn and Sara, Steven and Cheyenne, and Rebecca and Stephen Waite, and darling grandchildren Kelsey, Peyton, Matthew,...

Aug 3, 2023

John D. Doud, age 74 of Fulton, NY passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at home. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Alice Doud; and his son, Sean Doud.

John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Doud; grandchildren, Anna and Johnathan; daughter-in-law, Heather (Daniels) Doud; siblings, Mary, Virginia, Bruce, Chuck,...

Aug 2, 2023

Dwight T. “Tommy” Reed, 62, of Phoenix, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Born in Oswego, he was a son to the late Dwight A. and Alice (Whalen) Reed. He was a graduate of Fulton High School then went on to receive his bachelor’s from SUNY Oswego then received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the...

Jul 30, 2023

Jane Rose Rawson, 94, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2023.

Jane was born and raised in Fulton, NY to the late Leon and Lillian Smith.  Jane, being married to a Naval service member lived in various locals, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Northern New York.  In...

Jul 29, 2023

Claudine B. Kitts went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2023.   Claudine was born April 11, 1927 in Fulton NY to Orlon S. and Gertrude (Tilton) Taft.

She resided in Fulton most of her life, lived in Cleburne, TX, from 1992-2001, when she returned to Fulton with her husband Donald Kitts, who predeceased her...

Jul 26, 2023

Sally L. (Atkins) Kesterke, 83, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023. Born in Fulton on November 12th, 1939, Sally was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Helen Atkins (Helen Ducharme) and raised in Hannibal, NY. She was the wife of the late Norman W. Kesterke of Fulton. Sally was a graduate of Hannibal high school...

Jul 18, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alfred "Sonny" Allen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who departed this world at the age of 88 on July 18, 2023.

Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Donna "Galusha" Allen, with whom he shared a long life of love and happiness, his nine brothers and...

Jul 16, 2023

We sadly lost Prudence “Prudy” Bronson, 89, of Fulton, NY, early last Sunday morning. She was predeceased by her parents, Elijah and Myrtle Lake, brother Elijah “Harvey” Lake, and her husband, Daniel Bronson.

She is survived by her two children; Joe (Layla) Snyder, 69, and Kathy (Frank) Patterson, 63, and three grandchildren; Lizzy Lukoski, Shawn Snyder, and...

Jul 15, 2023

Robert A. “Bob” Aaserud, 78, of Fulton, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Born in Sandy Creek, NY, he was a son to the late Carl and Margaret Aaserud and graduated from Sandy Creek Schools. He lived in Phoenix, AZ and Lynchburg, VA with his wife, Pat, for many years before settling in Fulton. Bob was...

Jul 15, 2023

Joseph “Joe” A. Wolcik, age 70 of Fulton, NY passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Joe was predeceased by his parents, George and Dolores Wolcik; and brother, Bernard Wolcik.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Ursula (Miller) Wolcik; siblings, Deborah (Wolcik) Jenkins of Baldwinsville, NY and George “Moochie” (Denise) Wolcik; many nieces,...

Jul 13, 2023

Robert “Bob” J. Canale, age 70 of Fulton, NY passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 13, 2023. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Victor Sr. and Pearl Canale.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Melinda (Pringle) Canale; children, Marie (Christopher) Mathes and Mark (Lindsay) Canale; grandchildren, Joseph and Alianna; brother, Victor (Brenda) Canale Jr.;...

Jul 9, 2023

Bernice “Bonnie” Hopkins, 79, of Hannibal, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born in Fulton, she was a daughter to the late Theodore and Bernice (Griswold) Dann. Bonnie moved to Hannibal when she was young and graduated from Hannibal Central Schools. She was a lifelong resident of Hannibal where she lived with her husband of 54...

Jul 8, 2023

Ronald “Ron” W.  Jardin, age 71 of Mexico, NY passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Marian Jardin; and his sister, Yvonne Jardin Kniskern.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Rita Jardin; and his children, Annie Jardin and Daniel Jardin.

Ron retired from...