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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William A. Russell

William A. Russell

Jan 26, 2020

Obituary of William A. Russell William A. Russell, 93, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at The Centers at St. Camillus. He was born in 1926, in Philadelphia, PA, a son to the late Albert and Gertrude Miner Russell. Bill was the first student to pass from the Stoney Robby School and graduate from Fulton High School...

Florence E. Parkhurst-Erb

Florence E. Parkhurst-Erb

Jan 26, 2020

Obituary of Florence E. Parkhurst-Erb Florence E. Parkhurst-Erb, 80, of Volney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born February 11, 1939 to the late Lester and Pansy Jenkins. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and “Days of Our Lives”, going to go-kart races and long drives up to camp. In addition...

Barbara Jean Burke-Lewis

Barbara Jean Burke-Lewis

Jan 26, 2020

Obituary of Barbara Jean Burke-Lewis Barbara Jean Burke-Lewis, age 68, passed away January 26, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born September 12, 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts to Joseph and Josephine Burke. She married her longtime love, Daniel Robert Lewis in 2004. Barb’s presence lit up a room. Her joyous laughter, her down to earth nature, her...

Rita E. Forbes

Rita E. Forbes

Jan 24, 2020

Obituary of Rita E. Forbes Rita E. Forbes, 85, of Volney, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Oswego Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Marie Kennedy. Rita worked as a telephone operator for Alltel in Fulton. She enjoyed reading and loved searching for antiques with her husband, Chuck. Rita was predeceased...

Sharon J. Hastings

Sharon J. Hastings

Jan 23, 2020

Obituary of Sharon J. Hastings Sharon Joanne Hastings passed away on January 23, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with sarcoma cancer. She had recently been a two-month resident of the Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse. Sharon had numerous medical procedures over 25 years, always making a recovery in good spirits. Sharon was born on September 12,...

Frederick "Dick" R. Buck

Frederick "Dick" R. Buck

Jan 22, 2020

Obituary of Frederick "Dick" R. Buck Frederick “Dick” R. Buck, 87, of Volney, originally of Onondaga Hill, passed away at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born to the late Frederick Jr. and Luella Flora Buck, he had served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. Dick worked many years as a truck driver and at Upstate Hospital in...

Linda B. Rockwood

Linda B. Rockwood

Jan 21, 2020

Obituary of Linda B. Rockwood Linda B. Rockwood, 59, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after an intense battle with Lupus. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, she was a daughter to the late William and Joan Smith Bregartner. She worked at KODAK in Rochester, NY after her graduation from Bucknell University. She spent a number of years...

Judy K. Dougherty

Judy K. Dougherty

Jan 16, 2020

Obituary of Judy K. Dougherty Judy K. Dougherty, 68, of Fulton, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in 1951, in Johnson City, Tennessee, a daughter to the late Allen and Betty Teague Barham. Judy was a veteran of the United States Air Force. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree...

Nellie "Dale" Warner

Nellie "Dale" Warner

Jan 14, 2020

Obituary of Nellie "Dale" Warner Nellie “Dale” Warner, 83, of Fulton passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her home, surround by her family. A lifelong resident of the Fulton area, Mrs. Warner was a housewife, mother, grandmother and a great-grandmother. Mrs. Warner was a devoted wife of 61 years to the late Joseph Warner. Dale enjoyed working in...

Katherine M. "Katie" Labeef

Katherine M. "Katie" Labeef

Jan 12, 2020

Obituary of Katherine M. LaBeef Katherine M. LaBeef, 71, of Hannibal, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2019. Born in Fulton, she was a daughter to the late Orvis and Lillian Lamie DeMott. Katie spent her life as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her daughter, Danielle Marie LaBeef and her granddaughter, Jasmine Danielle LaBeef. Surviving...

Daniel A. Venton

Daniel A. Venton

Jan 11, 2020

Obituary of Daniel A. Venton Daniel Venton, 52, of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Born in Oswego, a son to Donald and Donna Swick Venton. He grew up in the Minetto/Fulton area. Dan was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting. He would charter boats for family and friends to join him on his fishing...

Emmett A. Abrams Iii

Emmett A. Abrams Iii

Jan 10, 2020

Obituary of Emmett A. Abrams III Emmett A. Abrams III, 44, of Fulton, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Oswego, a son to Emmett A. Abrams, Jr. and Donna Abbott. Emmett was predeceased by his brother, Jason Carter Abbott and sister, Bobbie Jo Tackman. Surviving are his parents, Emmett “Rusty” (Liz) Abrams, Jr....

Garry I. Muckey

Garry I. Muckey

Jan 9, 2020

Obituary of Garry I. Muckey Garry I. Muckey, 76, of Fulton, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1944, in Oswego, a son to the late Harold and Doris Barnes Muckey. Garry was a self-employed drywaller for several years and loyal patron of Cathy’s Café’ in Fulton. He was...

Pearl E. House

Pearl E. House

Jan 4, 2020

Obituary of Pearl E. House Pearl E. “Pat” House, 96, of Fulton, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Oswego Hospital. She was born in 1923, in Phoenix, NY, a daughter to the late Guy and Nettie Barnes Loomis. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Edward N. House; two sisters, Hattie Stoughtenger and May Stratton; four brothers, Seth, Floyd,...

George Reese

George Reese

Jan 3, 2020

Obituary of George Reese George Reese, 94, passed away peacefully at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY, January 3, 2020. He was predeceased in 2017 by his wife of 71 years, Mabel Reese. He is survived by daughters JoAnn (Shiva Kumar) Emerich, of Nashville, TN, Sherri (Joe LaMay), Reese of Somerset, KY, grandchildren Kristin Koval, of Nashville, TN, Jeremy...

Loretta C. Fuller

Loretta C. Fuller

Jan 1, 2020

Obituary of Loretta C. Fuller Loretta C. Fuller, 85, of Fulton, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Seneca Hill Manor after a long illness. Born in Otter Creek Township, Illinois, a daughter to the late Frank and Catherine Benstein Majercin. Loretta spent her life as a homemaker, raising her five children. She enjoyed going to the casino, craft...

Sandra Rainville

Sandra Rainville

Dec 28, 2019

Obituary of Sandra Rainville Sandra Rainville, 67, of Fulton, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at home. She was born in Fulton, a daughter to the late Gordon and Bertha Cole Avery and remained a life resident. Sandra worked in housekeeping at the assisted living facility, Park Rose Estates in Liverpool. She was known for her love of animals,...

Evelyn L. "Evie" Brown

Evelyn L. "Evie" Brown

Dec 28, 2019

Obituary of Evelyn L. Brown Evelyn “Evie” L. Brown, 77, of Phoenix, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at home. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter to the late Merrit and Mildred Dumas Hall. Evie worked at Nestle Co.; Fulton, retiring after 36 years. She was known for her love of NASCAR and was lucky enough to...

Raymond L. Kells

Raymond L. Kells

Dec 25, 2019

Obituary of Raymond L. Kells Raymond L. Kells, 88, of Hannibal, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Born on December 18, 1931 to Abram and Bertha Kells. He attended Cato-Meridian schools before enlisting in the US Army during the Korean War. Raymond was a truck driver for many years before owning his own excavating business. He enjoyed farming, the...

Barbara Tremmel "Bobby" Dexter

Barbara Tremmel "Bobby" Dexter

Dec 18, 2019

Obituary of Barbara Tremmel Dexter Barbara “Bobby” Tremmel Dexter, 98, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Syracuse, in 1921, to the late Elizabeth and Otto Tremmel, she was an avid youth athlete. Bobby graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing and worked as a nurse at St. Joe’s until 1948....

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