Obituaries

Oct 22, 2023

Cedric “Ced” Burhans Hall, 93, passed away peacefully with family by his side. Born in North Volney, NY, on February 25, 1930, to his late parents, Ella Mable (Allen) and Clinton Herbert Hall, he was the 13th of 15 children.

Ced was in the Korean Conflict from 1953-1954 in Heidelbronn, Germany serving in the U.S. Army. He...

Oct 17, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” J. Perkins, age 67 of Whitman, MA passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard W. and Marion J. Perkins.

Kenny is survived by his loving siblings, David C. (Janice) Perkins of GA, Linda (Rick) Langdon of GA, Donald Perkins of MA, Roy (Shannon) Perkins of NY; several nieces,...

Oct 16, 2023

Lois A. (Simons) Rhines, age 77 of Fulton, NY passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 37 years, Delmar “Curt” Curtis Rhines in 2003; and her parents, Leonard and Ruth Simons.

Lois is survived by her loving children, Christopher Rhines and Rachel Doty; brother, Walter (Dianne) Simons; grandchildren, Christopher...

Oct 16, 2023

Ronald “Ron” A. Pearce, age 79 of Fulton, NY passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce Pearce; daughters, Rhonda (Mike) Paulding and Kim (Larry) Shaffer; brother, Walter (Terry) Pearce; grandchildren, Samantha (Justin) Mitnick, Matthew (Ashley) Sherman, Brandon (Amanda)...

Oct 15, 2023

Patricia L. “Patti” Haggard, age 75 of Fulton, NY passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Patti is survived by her loving children, Daniel (Shannon Wells) Haggard, Bob (Julie) Haggard, Benjamin Haggard Jr. and Lee Ann Haggard; grandchildren, Jordan, Levi, Brett, Jessica; and brother-in-law, Maurice Anderson.

Patti owned and operated the Fabric Cellar in Fulton...

Oct 13, 2023

Jan C. DeStevens, age 68 of Oswego, NY passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Jan is survived by her loving children, David (Mary LaBeef) DeStevens, James (Allyson) DeStevens, and Robert (Sherrie) DeStevens; grandchildren, Anthony, Rose, Olivia, John, Jacob and Joshua; great-grandchildren, Bohdi and Vivian; siblings, Joan (Randy) Sizelove and Patrick (Rose) Bailey; nephew, Michael DeStevens; and...

Oct 13, 2023

Elaine F. Abrams, 73, of Fulton, NY, passed away on October 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Donald Abrams, Sr.; two children, Donald (Missie) Abrams, Jr. of Wolcott, and Amanda (Doug) Clark of Hannibal; five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

Calling hours will be from 11-1 pm...

Oct 10, 2023

Joann K. Casterlino, 80, of Central Square passed away October 10, 2023.

She was born in Syracuse to the late James and Mary Deferio, and had resided in Central Square, where she retired from the Central Square School District after 29 years, as the head custodian.

Joann was a sweet and caring woman, always putting...

Oct 8, 2023

Linda M. Allen, 65, of Palermo, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct 8, 2023, surrounded by her family after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Linda was a devoted grandmother, mother, and wife. She enjoyed softball, gardening, camping, and spending time at Sandy Beach. She always made the best with what she had and always a smile for her...

Oct 7, 2023

Natalie A. (Smith) Pierce, 101, a life resident of Fulton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s Nursing Home.

Mrs. Pierce had worked for many years as an administrative assistant for Pierce Supply & Service, a company owned by her late husband, and at The King’s Business, a Christian...

Oct 6, 2023

Gary Lee Davis, 75, of Oswego passed away peacefully Friday, October 6th under the care of his loving family and the wonderful staff of St. Luke Health Services.

Mr. Davis was born in Fulton, NY to Bert and Claira Davis. He attended Fulton Schools and served in the United States Marine Corps. After his honorable discharge, Mr....

Oct 6, 2023

Rita N. (Pastena) Chirello, of Fulton, passed away October 6, 2023, at The Manor at Seneca Hill, surrounded by her family following a long illness.

Born in New York City, she was raised by Modestino “Matty” and Veronica “Bella” Pastena. The family moved to Fulton in the early 1950s where Rita enrolled as a freshman at Fulton...

Oct 5, 2023

Theresa H. Malone passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, as a result of several illnesses, with her daughters by her side.

Theresa was born in Syracuse to William and Helen Weiss and moved to Hannibal in her early teens where she met her husband Maurice, the farmer up the road. They married and had three wonderful...

Oct 1, 2023

James A. Stout passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, from a series of complications.

Born in New Mexico, he spent the majority of his young life moving with his family from military bases in the United States and Canada. He graduated from the College of Forestry at Syracuse University as a landscape architect. He designed college...

Sep 30, 2023

Athalie R. Bymaster, age 91 of Fulton, NY passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Morningstar Residential Care Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Bymaster; parents, Raymond and Virgel Sibert; and siblings, Garth, Patricia, Lois, Bruce, Michael, Linda, Dawn.

Athalie is survived by her children, Bruce (Cheryl) Bymaster and Rebecca Bymaster; grandchildren, Justin...

Sep 29, 2023

Pearl I. Pontante, age 95 of Fulton, NY passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Pontante; parents, Luman and Ethel (Elliot) Munger; four brothers; and three sisters.

Pearl is survived by her three loving children, Paula M. (Michael Bansner) Dowdle, Daniel A. (Kyoko) Pontante and Ann Marie Pontante; sister,...

Sep 28, 2023

Shirley J. Schumaker, 96, of Fulton, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Morningstar Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Fulton, Shirley was employed as a salesperson for many years with Woolworth’s until her retirement. Her joys in life included camping with her family and friends, gardening, playing cards and going to Bingo.

She was...

Sep 27, 2023

Edith M. Ives, 89, of Fulton passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at home. She was a food service worker for the Fulton School District. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Dix and brother, John Dix II.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Edward Ives; daughters, Wanda (Steve)...

Sep 26, 2023

Franklyn Adelbert Hall passed away peacefully with his sons by his side on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 97. Franklyn was born in Hannibal, NY to Roy and Julia (Hill) Hall on June 25, 1926, and raised with his four siblings on their farm on Hall Road. During his life Franklyn wore many hats, which ranged...

Sep 26, 2023

Melody “Mel” A. Fellows, 71, of Palm City, Florida, passed away after complications from a transplant at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

A native of Oswego, she spent most of her life in Florida, where she worked as a CNA doing in home health care.

She enjoyed crafting, sewing, puzzles and gardening her rose gardens.  Mel...