Obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

Francis “Fritz” Dann, age 91, of Fulton, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born on July 11, 1932, and educated in Fulton, Fritz served his country honorably as PFC (T)/Radio Operator, Company C, 17th Infantry Regiment in the Korean War, participating in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. His bravery was decorated with the Korean Service Medal...

Sep 6, 2023

On September 6, 2023, Bruce W. Pierce, Sr. lost his battle with cancer leaving behind his wife, Rebecca (Krtanik); children, Rhonda Pierce of Fulton, Bruce, Jr. of Bullard, TX, Joshua (Michelle) of Oswego; grandsons, Wolfgang, Maximus, and Roman; granddaughters, Vharie and Kitty; great granddaughters, Alphia and Odette. He was predeceased by his son, Frank.

There will be...

Sep 5, 2023

Richard P. Tompkins, 70, of Volney, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, a son to the late Oliver Tompkins and Norene Looker. He was a 1972 graduate of Hannibal High School. Rick was employed as a contracted maintenance worker for various companies. He collected bears, enjoyed watching old westerns and anything...

Sep 4, 2023

Colleen (Smart) Bergman, born October 13, 1957, peacefully passed away on September 4th, 2023, at the age of 65. Born in Syracuse, Colleen retired from Lockheed Martin of Liverpool after 35 years. She has left an everlasting imprint on the hearts of her family and friends. Colleen was a cherished wife and a beloved mother and grandmother.

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Aug 31, 2023

Carol C. Newvine passed away Thursday morning, August 31, 2023, at the Manor at Seneca Hill, following a valiant fight to recover from major heart surgery performed in May.  She was born June 12, 1945, in Fulton, NY, the daughter of Neil Burleigh Chaffee and Harvia Gillespie Chaffee.

Carol was first married to Dwayne R. Adsitt.  They...

Aug 27, 2023

Frank P. Mastro, Sr, 83 of Hannibal, NY passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 27, 2023, with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Filbert and Olive Mastro; sons, Frank Jr. and David Mastro; sister, Pat Mastro; and grandson, Scott Cook, Jr.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61...

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...