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Jennifer  Reynolds

Jennifer Reynolds

Oct 7, 2020

Jennifer Christine Reynolds, 65, Oswego, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Oswego Hospital after a lengthy battle with Huntington's Disease. She was born February 2, 1955 in Middlesex, England to Leo and June Decker and was a graduate of Jordan Elbridge High School. Jennifer held a variety of part-time jobs including bar tender at the Italian American Club...

Harold W. Desalvatore

Harold W. Desalvatore

Sep 30, 2020

Harold W. DeSalvatore, 82, of Fulton, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Seneca Hill Manor. He was born August 15, 1938 in Clyde, New York to Frank and Bertha DeSalvatore. Harold was employed as a machine operator at the North End Paper Mill for several years. In his free time, Harold enjoyed listening to country/western music and watching classic...

Leon  Stoughtenger

Leon Stoughtenger

Sep 26, 2020

Leon E. "Red" Stoughtenger, 84, of Hannibal, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his daughter's home in Mayfield, Kentucky. He was born July 21, 1936 in Fulton to Edward and Alma Scoville Stoughtenger. Leon attended school in Fulton and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and was Honorably Discharged in 1957. He had been employed at the Sealright...

Eric M. Longley

Eric M. Longley

Sep 18, 2020

Eric M. Longley, 39, of Martville, passed away at home Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born September 14, 1981 in Redlands, California and resided most of his life in Martville. Eric had a talent of being able to fix anything with a motor. He wanted to pass on that skill to his son Travis "Bo" and was teaching him...

Dennis  Lockwood

Dennis Lockwood

Sep 10, 2020

Dennis C. Lockwood, 77, a lifetime resident of the Town of Volney, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born November 21, 1942 in Fulton to Charles and Margaret Lockwood and was a graduate of Fulton High School in 1961. Dennis spent his career in the food industry as a meat manager with several local grocery stores and retired...

David  Donahue, Sr.

David Donahue, Sr.

Aug 27, 2020

David Donahue, Sr., 66, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Fulton, passed away peacefully Thursday, August, 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family following a brave and courageous battle against cancer. He was born September 27, 1953 in Syracuse, one of eight children, to Albert and Mabel Donahue. David was a highly-skilled drywall contractor and passed his skills onto...

Nancy L. Watts

Nancy L. Watts

Jul 17, 2020

Nancy L. Shaw Watts, 71, of Fulton, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Morningstar Care Center in Oswego. She was born June 21, 1949 in Fulton to Percy John and Helen Munger Shaw. Nancy was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School, Class of 1968. She resided in Fulton for most of her life and had been a...

Rev. Vivian  Summerville

Rev. Vivian Summerville

Jul 16, 2020

Rev. Vivian Summerville, 74, of Fulton passed away peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Francis House in Syracuse with her family by her side. Vivian was born January 18, 1946 in Auburn, to Denzer and Fern Pangburn Campbell. She graduated from Cato-Meridian High School and attended Oswego State University. Vivian enrolled in the John Wesley Course of Study at Wesley...

Charles E. Mcdougall

Charles E. Mcdougall

Jul 7, 2020

Charles E. McDougall, 76 of North Volney, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born May 8, 1944 in Oswego to Elmer and Clara Salsbury McDougall and was a graduate of Mexico Academy Central Schools. Charlie was self-employed in the construction trades as a machinist and millwright. He operated his construction business as a partner with PMF. He had...

Gordon E. Smith, Jr.

Gordon E. Smith, Jr.

Jul 4, 2020

Gordon E. Smith Jr., 59, of Scriba, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2020. He was born in Fulton on June 24, 1961, to Gordon C. and Leona (Sherman) Smith of Scriba. Gordon is survived by his parents; his brother, Scott (Melissa) Smith of Scriba; his sister, Joanne Littler of Granby; nephews Ryan Littler of Granby and Trevor...

Richard D. Deyo

Richard D. Deyo

Jun 11, 2020

Richard D. Deyo, 58, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Fulton died Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born in Fulton to Gerald and Patricia Smith Deyo and had been employed as a machinist for Goguen Industries in Liverpool. Richard was a truck driver for several local companies. He is survived by his children, Jason Leavitt, Joshua Deyo, Narissa Wikowski,...

Carolyn  Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

Jun 5, 2020

Carolyn "Carol" Johnson, 72, of Fulton, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born June 25, 1947 in Syracuse to Howard and Helen Madison. Carol was a homemaker and a member of the Pennellville United Methodist Church. She was also a past president of the Pennellville Fire Department and an active member for over 15 years. Carol enjoyed playing...

Richard  Dana

Richard Dana

Jun 4, 2020

Richard Dana, 62, of Fulton, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born April 5, 1958 in Oswego to Richard and Edith Dana. Rick was a graduate of Oswego High School in 1977 and was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed in the shipping department at Huhtamaki for 33 years. Rick enjoyed spending time working on...

Graciella  Ward

Graciella Ward

May 26, 2020

Graciella Elizabeth "Chick-A-Dee" Ward, 3-month-old daughter of Carl Ward and Shana Hall, passed away peacefully in the arms of her mother on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Graciella enjoyed watching and listening to "fishy" lullabies on YouTube. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Destany Bryan; her maternal grandmother, Gina Terramiggi; her...

Bonnie Lee Wise

Bonnie Lee Wise

May 26, 2020

Bonnie Lee Wise, 54, of Fulton, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, May 26, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born October 16, 1965 in Oswego to Charles and Patricia Schneider. Bonnie enjoyed playing Pool/Billiards and played in several local leagues earning her way into several tournaments to compete in Las Vegas. Bonnie was a talented artist...

Charles   Kerfien

Charles Kerfien

Apr 22, 2020

On April 22, 2020 devoted husband and loving father Charles "Chuck" L. Kerfien was called home by The Lord, he was at home with his family beside him. He was 74 years old. Born in Volney to Leslie F. Kerfien, Sr. and Lottie M. (Welch) Kerfien, Chuck was the ninth of ten children. Chuck graduated from Fulton High School in...

Ronald H. Spencer

Ronald H. Spencer

Apr 6, 2020

Ronald H. Spencer, 92, of Fulton, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2020 shortly after visits from his wife and family. Ron was born in Fulton to Houghton and Gladys Spencer on August 6, 1927 and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed life and had an incredibly infectious sense of humor. As a handyman who was proficient...

Mark  Hoyt, Sr.

Mark Hoyt, Sr.

Apr 4, 2020

Mark A. Hoyt, Sr., 53, of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was born November 20, 1966 in Fulton to David and Beverly Hoyt and attended Mexico Academy. Mark was employed as a Flat Bed Driver for Gypsum Express for nine years and was currently employed with Kamco in Liverpool for the past 16 years. He enjoyed...

Shirley  Raponi

Shirley Raponi

Apr 3, 2020

Shirley E. Raponi, 82, of Fulton, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Shirley was born in Minetto to Andrew and Stella Fenske and was a life resident of Fulton. She was a hard working woman her entire life, raising her children as a single parent until she met her loving husband Alex. She was known for having a giving heart,...

Robert T. Williams

Robert T. Williams

Mar 21, 2020

Robert T. Williams, 83, of Fulton, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was born in Fulton to Thomas and Lowena Williams and was a life resident of Fulton. Bob was employed with Armstrong World Industries for 38 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Air Force Reserves. He is survived by his wife of...

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