Edward A. "Ed" Williamson
Jan 3, 2018
Obituary of Edward A. Williamson Edward A. Williamson, 79, of Granby, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 3 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. He had worked as a project manager for the Congel Pyramid Companies, building shopping malls, and Central City Roofing. Ed owned and operated E. A. Williamson Roofing in Syracuse and Grey Oaks Farm where he trained...
Christopher A. Janaro
Jan 3, 2018
Obituary of Christopher A. Janaro Christopher A. Janaro, 55, of Fulton, passed away on Wednesday, January 3 at home. He was born on May 6, 1962, in Syracuse. Chris was a graduate of West Genesee High School in 1980. He then attended Onondaga County Community College. Chris worked as a car salesman for over 20 years with Longley Brother’s Dodge...
Betty Lou Graham
Jan 2, 2018
Obituary of Betty Lou Graham Betty L. Graham, 79, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, January 2 at Oswego Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1938, in Fulton, a daughter to the late Santa and Ruby Woodruff Cocopoti. Betty loved Elvis, crocheting and her beloved dog, Sassy. Surviving are her husband, Arthur; eleven children, Fred Carvey, Mike (Roxanne Recore)...
David A. Fontecchio
Dec 31, 2017
Obituary of David A. Fontecchio David Anthony Fontecchio, 72, of Fulton,passed away peacefully from his battle of esophagus cancer on December 31, 2017. David’s grandparents had immigrated from Italy to the United States whereDavid was born in Brooklyn on November 4, 1945 to the late Anthony and Suzanne Fontecchio. David’s parents raised he and his sister, Dianne Rysanek, in Queens....
Robert G. "Bob" Nilsen
Dec 31, 2017
Obituary of Robert G. Nilsen Robert G. “Bob” Nilsen, 71, of Fulton passed away News Year’s Eve at home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late George and Elizabeth Knowles Nilsen; moving at a young age to Levittown, PA and eventually moving to Fulton, in 2005. Bob enjoyed bowling with his grandchildren and was a Yankees fan. He...
Dennis D. Jodway
Dec 28, 2017
Obituary of Dennis D. Jodway Dennis D. Jodway, 60, of Volney passed away at home. Born in Fulton to the late Leon “Yago” and Doris Jodway, he had resided in the area his entire life. Dennis worked for the Laborers Local 214. In his spare time he enjoyed listening to music, gardening and tinkering with anything he could get his...
Charlotte M. Phillips
Dec 22, 2017
Obituary of Charlotte M. Phillips Charlotte M. Phillips, 84, of Oswego, formerly of Minetto, passed away on Friday, December 22 at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. Born to the late Maxon and Grace Bryant Frost, Charlotte was a life resident of the Minetto-Fulton area. She worked in the wrapping department at Nestlé’s in Fulton for 38 years. In her...
Gregory J. "Greg" Handville
Dec 20, 2017
Obituary of Gregory J. Handville Gregory J. Handville, 65, of Granby, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20 at home. He was born on June 5, 1952, in Auburn, a son to the late William and Irene Chappell Handville. Greg was a self employed contractor around the local area. He enjoyed living life everyday like it was his last, BBQ’s,...
Melvin W. "Mel" Sitts
Dec 19, 2017
Obituary of Melvin W. Sitts Melvin W. “Mel” Sitts, 78, of Pennellville passed away on Tuesday December 19 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. A native of the town of Schroeppel, he was a life resident of the Pennellville area. Mel retired as Building and Grounds Superintendant for the Phoenix Central School District after over 36 years of service. He...
Earl L. "Joe" Gould
Dec 18, 2017
Obituary of Earl L. Gould Earl L. “Joe” Gould, 75, of Volney passed away on Monday, December 18 at Oswego Hospital in Oswego. A native of Baldwinsville, he had lived in Volney since 1964. Joe retired as an operating engineer with the Operating Engineers Local 545 in Syracuse. He enjoyed watching S.U. sports, NASCAR racing and playing cards. Joe was...
Margaret L. Platt
Dec 17, 2017
Obituary of Margaret L. Platt Margaret L. Platt, 75, of Fulton, passed away on Sunday, December 17 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on January 3, 1942, in Fulton, a daughter to the late Ted and Julia Bunda Lizak. Peggy worked as a teacher’s assistant for Oswego County BOCES in Mexico but her real joy in life was helping...
Marilyn E. Murrell
Dec 16, 2017
Obituary of Marilyn E. Murrell Marilyn Murrell, 74, of Fulton, passed away at Oswego Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur in 1979; father, Harold in 1961; mother, Marian in 1987; brothers, Glen in 1953 and Larry in 1991; sister, Dorothy Coffey in 1995. Marilyn will be greatly missed by her daughter, Gen Watson; granddaughter, Ashley Watson; sister, Esther...
Mary C. "Tina" Demott
Dec 15, 2017
Obituary of Mary C. DeMott Mary C. “Tina” DeMott, 55, of Hannibal, passed away Friday at home surrounded by her family. Tina was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who was always willing to help others. She was predeceased by her parents, Marie E. and Lyndon C. Manford, Sr.; sister, Marie Tayler; brothers, Gary, George, Jeff and...
Robert M. "Mike" Sullivan
Dec 15, 2017
Obituary of Robert M. Sullivan Robert “Mike” Sullivan, 66, of Oswego passed away at the Manor at Seneca Hill. Mike enjoyed spending time at Oswego Speedway. He was predeceased by his father William, in 1993; mother Shirley, in 2002; brother Dennis, in 2010 and sister Carol Hurlbert-Bednarek, in 2015. Mike is survived by his sister, Diana Sullivan, and many nieces...
George E. ""Chawgo"" Chawgo
Dec 14, 2017
Obituary of George E. Chawgo George “Chawgo” E. Chawgo, 75, of Fulton, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. He proudly served in the Army, spending 31 months in Germany. Chawgo returned to work for the Fulton Telephone Company and retired as a supervisor after 40 years. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl Chawgo...
David Lee "Dave" Crowe, Sr.
Dec 14, 2017
Obituary of David Lee Crowe, Sr. David L. Crowe, Sr., 75, of Fulton passed away Thursday, after a long illness. He was a Fulton native and was a Navy veteran. Dave was always willing to help others and enjoyed volunteering. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor “Ellie”, in 2014. Dave will be forever loved and greatly missed by his...
Patricia A. Phillips
Dec 12, 2017
Obituary of Patricia A. Phillips Patricia A. Phillips, 75, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Larry Phillips, Sr.; daughter, Debbie (Bruce) Stanton; son, John Thomas; grandson, Jason Creswell as well as several step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services will be held at this time. Foster...
Nathan Hugh "Nate" Moore
Dec 12, 2017
Obituary of Nathan Hugh Moore Nathan Hugh Moore, of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1978, in Oswego, a son to Hugh “Tim” and Dianne Moore. Nate was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School in 1996 and continued on to Cayuga Community College and Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute....
Ethel F. Hafner
Dec 7, 2017
Obituary of Ethel F. Hafner Ethel F. Hafner, 97, of Fulton, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. She was born on February 27, 1920, in Buffalo, a daughter to the late Harold and Julia Hellems. Ethel received a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Buffalo State and then continued on to receive...
William T. "Bud" Shinnick
Dec 5, 2017
Obituary of William T. Shinnick William T. “Bud” Shinnick, Sr., 81, of Fulton passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the V.A. Medical Center in Syracuse. A native of Syracuse, Bud had resided in Fulton for over 50 years. He retired in 1985 after 23 years as a firefighter with the Fulton Fire Department and had been employed as...
