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Priscilla  Wagner

Priscilla Wagner

Dec 5, 2025

Priscilla "Prissy" Wagner, 84, of Fulton, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on December 5, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born on February 10, 1941, in the small coal-mining town of Filbert, West Virginia, Priscilla was the daughter of Manuel and Julia Payne and truly a coal miner's daughter. One of seven children, she...

Robert D. Whipple, Jr.

Robert D. Whipple, Jr.

Dec 3, 2025

Robert D. Whipple, Jr., 78, of Pennellville passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at home with his wife by his side. He was born in Syracuse on December 31, 1946 to Francis and Robert Whipple, Sr. and was a graduate of Phoenix High School Class of '65. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and served during the...

John W. Parrish

John W. Parrish

Nov 19, 2025

John W. Parrish, 75, of Fulton, passed away at The Manor at Seneca Hill after a courageous five-year battle with esophageal cancer. John was born on July 1, 1950 in Fulton, New York to the late Wayne and Irene (Pyzdrowski) Parrish. John was a lifelong resident of Fulton and worked for Nestlé for 34 years, remaining dedicated to the company...

Danny  Knight

Danny Knight

Nov 2, 2025

James "Danny" Knight, 78, of Fulton passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 with his daughter and granddaughters by his side. He was born in Fulton on July 19, 1947 to James E. Knight and Angie Vescio Knight and was a graduate of Manlius School in 1965. Danny enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in 1966 and upon his honorable discharge...

Lee  Acker

Lee Acker

Oct 27, 2025

Lee "Skip" Acker, 77, of Fulton passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born January 5, 1948 in Fulton to Richard and Dorothy Acker and was a graduate of Fulton High School, Class of '65. Lee retired from Canfield Machine & Tool Company where he worked for 10 years. Skip...

Michelle J. Stanard

Michelle J. Stanard

Oct 19, 2025

Michelle J. Stanard, 59, of Volney passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Syracuse on September 8, 1966 to Leland and Janet Amond. Michelle was a graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School and earned her Associate's degree in Medical Billing from Bryant & Stratton College. She...

Eric  Knopp

Eric Knopp

Oct 18, 2025

Eric Knopp, 60, of Warners passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at University Hospital in Syracuse. He was born in Fulton on June 25, 1965 to John and Jean Knopp and was a graduate of Hannibal High School. Eric followed in the footsteps of his father and brothers and became a welder, he was employed at J.P.W. Companies in Syracuse...

David A. Webber

David A. Webber

Oct 7, 2025

David A. Webber, 74, of Fulton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. He was born in Fulton on July 12, 1951 to Ruth M. and Albert G. Webber, Sr. Dave was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School, Class of '69 and received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Syracuse University in...

Bart B. Baker

Bart B. Baker

Oct 2, 2025

Bart B. Baker, 86, of Palermo passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Oswego on February 16, 1939 to Walter and Dorothea Baker and was a graduate of Mexico Academy. He enlisted into the U.S Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1959. Bart continued serving...

Ronald R. Jenkins, Sr.

Ronald R. Jenkins, Sr.

Sep 24, 2025

Ronald R. Jenkins, Sr., 79, of Fulton passed away at home Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born in Fulton on June 12, 1946 to Ruth and Lester Jenkins, Jr. Ron was a graduate of Fulton High School and enlisted into the U.S Air Force. He was employed by the City of Fulton Department of Public Works for 20 years....

Calvin "Lee" Hall

Calvin "Lee" Hall

Sep 3, 2025

Calvin "Lee" Hall, 74, of Volney passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in the home that he built for his family. He was born in Fulton on February 3, 1951 to Clinton and Arlene Hall. Lee was employed as a truck driver with the Teamsters Local #317, Syracuse for 35 years working 28 of those years for Northern Concrete...

Sandra A. White

Sandra A. White

Sep 3, 2025

Sandra A. "Sandy" White, 78, of Fulton passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Lakewood, New Jersey on April 15, 1947 to Joseph and Louise Bixler. Her early years were spent in Toms River, New Jersey where she grew up and was a graduate of Toms River...

Gordon D. Woodward, Jr.

Gordon D. Woodward, Jr.

Sep 2, 2025

Gordon D. Woodward, Jr., 82, of Fulton passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, New York surrounded by his loving family. Gordon was born in Fulton on October 27, 1942 to Gordon and Lillian (Hammond) Woodward and was a graduate of Fulton High School. After serving in the Navy, he was a devoted employee...

Mark R. Clark

Mark R. Clark

Aug 30, 2025

Mark Richard Clark, 61, of Fulton passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born October 21, 1963 in Fulton to Henry Richard "Hank" and Rose Marie Vescio Clark and was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School, Class of 1981 where he was a member of their Diving and Gymnastics teams. Mark had been...

Fred M. Lovell, Sr.

Fred M. Lovell, Sr.

Aug 28, 2025

Fred M. Lovell, Sr. 75, of Fulton passed away at his son's home in Lake Havasu, Arizona on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Fred was born in Fulton on February 19, 1950 to Roy and Marie Loveall and attended Hannibal High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. While recovering in Valley Forge from...

Joan A. Carroll

Joan A. Carroll

Aug 26, 2025

Joan A. (Wood) Carroll, 89, of Fulton passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home. She was born in Fulton on December 17, 1935 to James and Bernice "Barney" Wood. Joan was a graduate of Fulton High School and the Rochester Business Institute. She retired from the Fulton City School District after 26 years of service at the Fulton Junior...

Raymond  Howe

Raymond Howe

Aug 19, 2025

Raymond T. "Skip" Howe, 59 of Canandaigua, formerly of Fulton, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. He was born in Fulton on August 24, 1965 and was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School in 1984. Skip served in the U.S. Navy and was employed in the construction industry until a work-related accident...

David V. Hicks, Jr.

David V. Hicks, Jr.

Aug 14, 2025

David V. Hicks, Jr., 35, of North Syracuse passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on February 2, 1990 to David and Wanda Hicks. Dave was a truck driver, self-employed contractor and owner DIME Construction. He was a member of the Gambler 500 Car Club, a Freemason, enjoyed fishing and working on cars. His...

José    Méndez Gaspar

José Méndez Gaspar

Aug 11, 2025

José "Chepe" Méndez Gaspar August 30, 1943 – August 11, 2025 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, José Méndez Gaspar, who departed this life on August 11, 2025, at the age of 81. José, affectionately known as Papá Chepe, was born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, and dedicated his life to the honorable trade of...

Alexander M. Snow

Alexander M. Snow

Aug 11, 2025

Alexander M. Snow, 32, of Phoenix passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born in Oswego on April 30, 1993 to Kristina L. Cooper and Bradford W. Snow, Jr. and was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School in 2011. Alex was employed for several years at Butler Disposal Systems. He enjoyed playing and watching baseball, the NY...

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