Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Lorelei L. Hanczyk, 86, died peacefully with her loving family by her side at home on January 28th, 2025, in Fulton NY.

Lorelei was born in Fulton, NY on March 16, 1938, to Herbert and Marie (Gross) Kelly.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Sigmund C. Hanczyk, brothers Howard, Larry and Herbert (Butch) Kelly, sisters Helen Devendorf and...

Jan 25, 2025

Ismael Torres, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He worked as a machinist for many years at Crouse Hinds in Syracuse, NY.

Ismael is survived by his sons, Joseph (Brandi) Rosario, Daniel Rosario; grandchildren, Brittany Favata, Daniel Rosario Jr, Michael Rosario, Justin Rosario, Anna Rosario, Gabrielle Rosario, Anthony Rosario and Joey Rosario; and great-grandchildren....

Jan 24, 2025

John Frank Dembeck Jr., 73, died peacefully at home on January 24, 2025, in Hannibal, NY.

John was born in Port Jervis, NY on March 2, 1951, to John and Kathryn (O’Grodnick) Dembeck.

He was a graduate of Long Island University at Southampton where he studied marine biology, and he also served honorably in the...

Jan 21, 2025

John H. Howe, 82, of Fulton and Red Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Seneca Manor after a long illness. John was born in Syracuse in March of 1942 to his parents, Elliott and Mary B. Howe. He graduated from Fulton High School and continued to the University of Rochester. John later graduated with a degree...

Jan 19, 2025

Burdella “Deb” Cox, 93, of Hannibal, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born to Milton and Frances Halstead on November 16, 1931. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and nieces.

Deb was predeceased by her husband, Allan; their three children, Chuck, Keith, and Janice; and her siblings, Macel and Barbara.

She is survived by four nieces,...

Jan 18, 2025

William R. Knapp, Jr., 53, of Fulton, NY, passed away at Crouse Hospital on Saturday, January 18, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late William, Sr. and Bernadine Knapp. William was a hard worker and began working at 11 years old on a dairy farm. He worked several jobs until he...

Jan 17, 2025

Leonard “Lefty” Marsh, 98, of Sterling, NY, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Residential Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sterling. Leonard worked as a printer for the Container Corp, retiring after several years. He was also a starter for the Radisson Greens Golf Course and a charter member at Griffin’s Greens Golf Course....

Jan 16, 2025

Barbara L. Irwin, 89, of Oswego, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Allen and Alice Lucille Fowler of Oswego. Barbara had attended the Old Stone Schoolhouse District #2 in Hannibal and graduated from Hannibal High School. She attended the State University College...

Jan 13, 2025

Mary Ellingwood, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Oswego Hospital following a brief illness. She was 74 years old. Mary was born on July 14, 1950, in Oswego, and was a lifelong resident of the area.

Throughout her life, Mary was known for her creativity and skill as...

Jan 12, 2025

Sheila Yvonne Schleicher of Fulton, NY has gone to our Lord on January 12, 2025, at 75 years young. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Bertha (Muckey) Kerfien, her daughter Heather Lee McFarland, husband Joseph Wayne Schleicher, siblings Diane Reynolds and Alton Kerfien.

She is survived by her children, Dawn Hutchinson of Jackson, MN, Ross...

Jan 9, 2025

Anita Fae Waugh Briggs passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Morningstar Residential Care Center in Oswego, NY, following a courageous battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s.  She was 81 years old.

Born on October 30, 1943 to Robert and Ina (MacDougall) Waugh in Fulton, NY, she resided in the Fulton/Volney area for a majority of her life.  Anita was a graduate of...

Jan 9, 2025

Linda Armstrong, 80, of Oswego, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Morningstar Residential Care Center. Born in Palermo, NY to the late James W. and Betty Fomadi Curtis. She lived most of her life in the Fulton-Oswego area. Linda enjoyed raising dogs, horseback riding, and riding motorcycles. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold and two...

Jan 8, 2025

Donald R. Dunn, Jr., 79, of Fulton passed away after a long illness on January 8, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, with his loving wife by his side.  Born in Fulton to the late Helen and Donald Dunn, Sr., he was a lifelong resident of the area. Donald retired from Carrier Corp. in East Syracuse after...

Jan 6, 2025

Dwayne David McDonald, 63, of Martville, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Crouse Hospital after battling a long illness. Born in Oswego, he was a son to Wayne McDonald and the late Mabel (Barber) Lambo. Dave was a big nature person and enjoyed spending time outside. He liked watching NASCAR but above all...

Jan 2, 2025

Barry L. Borrow, age 77, and a native and long-time resident of Granby, New York died peacefully on January 2nd, 2025, following complications from a stroke.

Barry was born on June 24,1947 in Binghamton, NY, but lived most of his childhood in Granby. Barry joined the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed at West Point...

Dec 28, 2024

Nicole Patricia Grenz, 46, of Fulton, NY passed away December 28, 2024, after a brief, difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.

Nicole was born in Schwabach, Germany and immigrated to the United States with her mother in the early 1980s.  She attended Fulton City Schools and graduated in 1996. She held various jobs from telemarketing, collections, to working...

Dec 25, 2024

Richard R. Laribee, 66, of Fulton, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2024, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Fulton, he was a son to the late Clarence and Nancy (Flack) Laribee. He was a 1978 graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School and worked in maintenance at OCO Transportation for over 20 years. Richard was an avid coffee drinker...

Dec 23, 2024

Cindy Lou Smith, 76, of Hannibal, NY, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Cindy brought joy and created countless cherished memories for her family.

Known for her love of bingo and her warm, caring spirit, Cindy touched the lives of many and will be...

Dec 21, 2024

Florence “Flo” H. Lockwood, 89 went home to spend eternity with the love of her life, her husband Bob, in heaven.

Flo was born January 17,1935 to Mary & Newton Preeman. She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Lockwood, on December 8, 1957. She was a wonderful mother of four daughters, Roberta, Debra, Melody and...

Dec 20, 2024

Donald J. Ballard, Jr. passed on December 20, 2024, at 89. Donald was born in Fulton on February 16, 1935, to Fairy (Stauring) and Donald Ballard. He went off to serve in the Marines at 18 in 1953 and served until 1956 and was in the reserves until 1961. At discharge, he received: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service...