Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.

On Monday, May 29, 2023, Thomas H. Leonard of Hannibal, NY passed away tragically in a single Can-Am Spyder accident due to an apparent medical problem.

John Joseph “Ches” Chesare, 86, a lifelong resident of Oswego, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. John was born and raised in Oswego. He was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Rice) Chesare.

In our time of sorrow, Norma Strikwerda at 90 years of age has crossed over to God on May 18, 2023. Norma was born in Fulton, New York where she met the love of her life Jacob which she married in 1952. She spent 21 years of her life supporting Jacob while he served in the United States Air …

Anthony “Butch” Ponzi, 83, of the Town of Oswego, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Oswego Hospital.

Connie L. Gould, 68, of Minetto, passed on May 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

James Castiglia, 94, of Minetto died Friday May 26, 2023 at his home. He was born and remained a lifelong resident of Minetto, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Tusso) Castiglia. 

John Norman Wells passed away on May 20, 2023 in Danbury, CT. He was born in New Haven, CT on April 23, 1946.

Edward “Butch” Lalik Jr., 80, of Fair Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2023, at his home. He was born in Oswego, the son of the late Edward Lalik and Evelyn Forscutt Lalik. Butch graduated from Red Creek Central Schools, attended Auburn Community College, and enlisted in the Army. He re…

Rose M. Davis, 68, a resident of Palermo for the last 40 years, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home. 

Patrick John Hogan, 76, of Oswego, died on May 19, 2023, at the Serenity House in Victor.

Patricia Ann Cahill, 77, of Oswego, passed surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 11:11 after spending Mother’s Day with them.

Martin J. “Marty” Murphy died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 99. Marty would frequently be asked “how did a boy from Brooklyn come to live in Upstate NY” to which he chuckled and smiled, as this quiet, compassionate man had many adventures in life that led him …

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Raymond "Hammer" Porter, 85, passed away on May 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Oneida, New York on Dec. 9, 1965, Ellen Patricia Riley was the youngest of the 10 children of John Patrick and Claire Riley. She was raised in Rome, New York, where she met her former husband Mike Smith. They moved their new family to Oswego, New York, where they raised her three chi…

Brady H. Niver, 16, of Fulton, NY, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. He fought valiantly for eight days but tragically succumbed to the injuries he sustained from a car accident. Brady was born as a triplet in Syracuse, NY, to his parents Cliff and Heather (Higgins) Niver. He was a junior …

Ronald Lloyd Sharkey, 63, of Oswego died unexpectedly on Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Mary Elizabeth Downing, nee Meyer, a former resident of Pulaski, N.Y., died Monday, May 8, in her home in Sykesville, Md. Born May 18, 1946 in Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Downing was a nurse and instructor for maternity nurses at BOCES for many years.

Robert (Bob) L. Duger passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

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Andrew (Andy) R. Dolch, 69, a resident of Granby, NY, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. He was at home surrounded by family.

Anne E. See, 61, a resident of Oswego, passed away on May 6, 2023, at the University Hospital in Syracuse.

David P. Webster (Dave), aged 38 years, of Mexico, passed away at home surrounded by his family the 25th of November. Dave was born on Jan. 25, 1984, in Oswego, NY, the son of Lydia Lynn Webster (Trumble) and Randy Lee Webster. He attended Mexico Academy and Central Schools; graduating in 20…

Priscilla Margaret Kelso, 73, of Mexico, New York, passed away on April 29, 2023 after a heartbreaking battle with dementia. 

Diane M. Lowery, 62, of Oswego, died Tuesday, May 3, 2023 in Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, after a short illness. Diane was born in Syracuse, the daughter of Jane Rozyczko of Syracuse, and the late Albert Rozyczko. Diane was a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School, and received her …

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Rylee Marion Bartlett, 17, of Fulton, NY, passed away tragically on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Rylee was a junior at G. Ray Bodley high school where she was a member of the national honor society and the varsity girl’s lacrosse team. Rylee was in the top 3 of her class at CiTi BOCES in the cosm…

Alberta L. McClelland Gosch, 103, of Sanford, NC, formerly of Fulton and Heritage Village, Gerry, passed away March 12, 2023.

Mary T. “Meg” Magnante, of Oswego, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after a short illness.

Cindy Lee (Aubertine) Gilman died April 4. Cindy had lived most of her life in San Jose, California. She was living in Rison, Arkansas, presently. Cindy left behind brothers and sisters, a son and daughter, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She loved all animals (except spider…

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Tina Vezzose passed away surrounded by loved ones after an extended battle with cancer.

Nicholas J. D’Innocenzo, 88, of Oswego, passed away at home on April 25, 2023, with his family by his side.

Leigh M. LeClair of Oswego passed away on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Leigh was born Nov. 26, 1931, in Ellenburg, New York, the son of Leo and Eva (Longtin) LeClair. After attending Massena Schools through his junior year, he moved with his family to Oswego where he graduated h…

James Patrick Doran (age 75) “went gently into that goodnight” on Jan. 21, 2023, with loved ones at his bedside. James was born June 10, 1947, and grew up in North Syracuse, graduating in 1964. He attended LeMoyne College and graduated in 1968 with a B.S. in Chemistry/Microbiology. In 1975 h…

Edwin (Ted) E. Croucher Sr., 85, of Oswego, passed away on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Donald L. Vosseller Jr., 56, of Oswego, passed away on April 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Donald Charles Louis LaPage Jr., 64, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, of natural causes.

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Linda Ann Pickens passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, after a long illness. She fought the good fight.

Mr. Christopher Joseph Ahart, age 49, of Wake Forest, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born in Owesgo, New York, on Feb. 27, 1974, to George and Dolores (Czeck) Ahart of New York. Chris was educated in New York and graduated from SUNY Potsdam University with a degree in…

Sharon M. Baker “Maudie,” 80, of Oswego, passed away peacefully April 12, 2023. A heartful thank-you is extended to the caring nursing team on the 4th floor of Saint Luke’s Nursing home for providing our mother with comfort care.

Harlean M. (Carlson) Przywara, 89, of Liverpool passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 10, 1933, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Mayer) Carlson, Sr. After meeting the love of her life, Michael, wh…

Gwendolyn Geraldine Kelley slipped peacefully from this life on April 10, 2023, following a brief illness.

Norma Louise Donovan DeAmbra passed away at the Oswego Hospital on Easter Sunday 2023. A native of Oswego, she was the daughter of Edward J. and Blanche Dubois Donovan.

Barbara “Barb” J. Dulin, age 74, of Hannibal, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Morningstar Residential Care Center. Barb went to join her sister who passed away only hours before her on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Rison, Arkansas. Barb was also predeceased by her fathe…

Douglas Edward Milovicz, 72, passed away March 18, 2023, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas, CA, after a short battle with stage four cancer.

Charlotte V. Elias, 102 1/2, of Fulton, NY passed peacefully with her daughters, and grand dogs by her side late Monday evening, March 27, 2023, after a long and blessed life. Charlotte was born in Minetto, NY, to the late Theodore and Frances (Gerow) Morrison. Mrs. Elias remained a lifetime…

Daniel C. Haley left us on April 3, 2023, after being diagnosed with cancer which he faced bravely at home after choosing not to accept treatment or hospitalization.

Carl K. Walrath, 96, a longtime resident of Oswego, NY, passed on March 14, 2023, at his winter home in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born on Jan. 14, 1927, in Dryden, NY, to Bertha C. Beard and Josiah Oran Walrath. Carl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy J. (Franklin) Walrath; two childre…

Penny A. Eiss, 66, of Oswego, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Penny was a 1975 graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School. She enjoyed laughter, practical jokes, puzzles and had a love of animals with the owl being her favorite. She put all of her efforts into taking care of her two sons. …

James Edward Walsh, 87, a former resident of Oswego, New York, passed away on March 20, 2023, in Port Angeles, Washington, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.

Mary Ann Mahaney, 67, a resident of Oswego, passed away on March 27, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.