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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Arlynn K. Simmons

Arlynn K. Simmons

Aug 18, 2016

Obituary of Arlynn K. Simmons August 18, 2016 Arlynn K. Simmons, 54, of Hannibal passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Syracuse VA Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1962, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, a daughter to Loyd Dail and Nora Penn. Arlynn was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. during 1980-1983. She was a basketball star...

Robert L. Avery

Robert L. Avery

Aug 17, 2016

Obituary of Robert L. Avery August 17, 2016 Robert L. Avery, 32, of Fulton, passed away at his home unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, August 17. He was raised in Hannibal and had attended Hannibal High School and Cayuga Community College. Rob enjoyed reading, music, gaming and being with his many friends. Surviving are his mother, Connie Brackett of...

Frank E. Demott

Frank E. Demott

Aug 16, 2016

Obituary of Frank E. DeMott August 16, 2016 Frank E. DeMott, 60, of Martville passed away on August 16, 2016 after a brief illness. He was an avid fisherman and had an unconditional love for his animals. He was predeceased by his life-long partner, Marie Manford. He is survived by his children, Frank “Muck” (Danielle) Taylor, Danyel (Erich) Michaels, Angela...

Sophie F. Tryt

Sophie F. Tryt

Aug 16, 2016

Obituary of Sophie F. Tryt August 16, 2016 Sophie F. Tryt, 96, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, August 16 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown. One of 14 siblings, she was born on July 10, 1920 to Mary and John Jadus. Sophie was married to Stephen S. Tryt on July 6, 1940 and they resided in Fulton most of...

Robert "Bob" Lockwood

Robert "Bob" Lockwood

Aug 12, 2016

Obituary of Robert Lockwood August 12, 2016 Robert (Bob) Lockwood, 80, of Volney died at home on Friday with his best friend and loving wife by his side. He was born on July 10, 1936 in Coventry, NY to the late William and Sadie (Quick) Lockwood. Bob moved to Syracuse and met his soul mate Flo. Together they enjoyed raising...

John P. Chillson

John P. Chillson

Aug 11, 2016

Obituary of John P. Chillson August 11, 2016 John P. Chillson, 77, of Cato died Thursday at The Manor at Seneca Hill. John was predeceased by his wife, Thelma in 2015. Surviving are a son, John J. Chillson of North Carolina; daughters, Penny (Jerry) Downing of Cato and Tammy (Rodger) Adydan of Oswego and five grandchildren. Services and burial will...

Bonnie Ann Mcneil

Bonnie Ann Mcneil

Aug 9, 2016

Obituary of Bonnie Ann McNeil August 9, 2016 Bonnie A. McNeil, 63, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 19, 1952, in Syracuse, a daughter to the late William John Kay and Doris Amelia Elloitt. Bonnie enjoyed playing dice, cards, WWE Wrestling and Elvis. She was predeceased...

Bruce A. Jones

Bruce A. Jones

Aug 9, 2016

Obituary of Bruce A. Jones August 9, 2016 Bruce A. Jones, 53, of Oswego, formerly of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, August 9 at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. He had worked as a licensed practical nurse through Nursecore of Syracuse and at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton. Bruce proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984–1986...

Betty Ives Bartholomew

Betty Ives Bartholomew

Aug 8, 2016

Obituary of Betty Ives Bartholomew August 8, 2016 Betty Ives Bartholomew, 90, of Fulton, passed away on Monday, August 8 at St. Luke Residential Health Services in Oswego. A native of Volney, she lived in Fulton most of her life. Betty retired from Armstrong World Industries in Fulton as a customer service representative after many years. She was a member...

Desirah V. "Dessie" Beck

Desirah V. "Dessie" Beck

Aug 8, 2016

Obituary of Desirah V. Beck August 8, 2016 Desirah V. “Dessie” Beck, 69, of Hannibal passed away at home after a long illness. Dessie loved sewing, canning and flower gardening. She was a bartender at Boogs in Hannibal for over 20 years. She was a friend of Pastor Kevin Griffin of Temple Baptist Church. Desirah was predeceased by her life...

Mary E. Leotta

Mary E. Leotta

Aug 8, 2016

Obituary of Mary E. Leotta August 8, 2016 Mary E. Leotta, 70, of Fulton, passed away with her husband and sisters by her side on Monday, August 8 at University Hospital in Syracuse. A native of Sterling, she was a 1964 graduate of Hannibal Central School where she was president of her senior class. She had attended SUNY at Cobleskill....

Daniel C. Bronson

Daniel C. Bronson

Jul 31, 2016

Obituary of Daniel C. Bronson July 31, 2016 Daniel C. Bronson, 90, of Fulton, passed away at Oswego Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in New York City to the late Robert and Rose Ward Bronson and lived most of his life there until moving to Fulton after his retirement in 1989. Danny was a proud veteran of...

Stanley W. Lyttle

Stanley W. Lyttle

Jul 28, 2016

Obituary of Stanley W. Lyttle July 28, 2016 Stanley W. Lyttle, Jr., 65, of Hannibal passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wayland, NY to the late Stanley Lyttle, Sr. and Lucille Reigelsperger, he had resided in Hannibal for most of his life graduating from G. Ray Bodley High School in 1969 and retiring from Huhtamaki, in...

Virginia H. "Ginny" Dennison

Virginia H. "Ginny" Dennison

Jul 27, 2016

Obituary of Virginia H. Dennison July 27, 2016 Virginia H. “Ginny” Dennison, 76, of Fulton passed away on Wednesday July 27. Surviving are her children, Roxanne H. Randall, Richard L. Dennison Sr. and Duane E. Dennison, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As were Ginny’s wishes there are no calling hours or services. A gathering of her loved ones and friends will...

Michael L. James

Michael L. James

Jul 27, 2016

Obituary of Michael L. James July 27, 2016 Michael Leo James, 71, of Fair Haven, passed away on Wednesday, July 27 at Oswego Hospital. He was born on September 10, 1944, in El Paso, Texas, a son to the late Ernest and Julia Thomas James. Michael was a member of Fair Haven Calvary Baptist Church. He loved to umpire baseball,...

Holly J. Cummins

Holly J. Cummins

Jul 26, 2016

Obituary of Holly J. Cummins July 26, 2016 Holly J. Cummins, 59, of Hannibal, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at home. She was born on June 3, 1957, in Auburn, a daughter to the late Howard and Eunice Creighton DeGroff. Holly had worked at the IGA in Hannibal for several years. She loved working out in her yard...

Connie L. Orr

Connie L. Orr

Jul 25, 2016

Obituary of Connie L. Orr July 25, 2016 Connie Lou Orr, 72, of Granby, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Oswego Hospital. She was born on November 28, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, a daughter to the late James and Katherine Smith Herman. Connie enjoyed playing pool and driving race cars. She was predeceased by her son, Bradley...

Gladys M. Little

Gladys M. Little

Jul 23, 2016

Obituary of Gladys M. Little July 23, 2016 Gladys M. Little, 99, of Fulton, passed away on Saturday, July 23 at Oswego Hospital in Oswego. A native of Hartford, CT, she had resided in Fulton since 1921. Gladys was employed for 28 years as a secretary at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fulton and had previously worked as a secretary...

Richard E. "Dick" Cronk

Richard E. "Dick" Cronk

Jul 21, 2016

Obituary of Richard E. Cronk July 21, 2016 Richard “Dick” E. Cronk, 84, of Palermo, passed away on Thursday, July 21at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. A native of Fulton, he had resided in Hannibal and the Fulton-Palermo area. Dick retired as a fire dispatch operator after 25 years with Oswego County Fire Control. He previously worked at Nestle Company,...

Gerald J. Whitney

Gerald J. Whitney

Jul 20, 2016

Obituary of Gerald J. Whitney July 20, 2016 Gerald John Whitney, III, 62, of Hannibal, passed away on Wednesday, July 20 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 28, 1954, in Syracuse, a son to the late Gerald J. and Shirley Farrence Whitney, Jr. Gary “Fat Man” enjoyed driving truck throughout the highways of the United...

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