obituaries

Dec 17, 2018

Sherrie Lynn Paddock, 42, of Syracuse, formerly of Fulton, was removed from life support on Monday, December 17, 2018 as the result of taking her own life. She was born in Oswego on November 20, 1976 to Walter W. and Susan D. Seeger Metcalf. Sherrie was a kind, outgoing person who always was willing...

Sep 25, 2018

Betty Waldron Cooper, 96, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  She was predeceased by her husband Howard "Huddy", a son Howard "Spencer", and by her daughter Patricia.

She is survived by her sons, Thomas (Nancy) of Richmond, VA, Jack (Mary) of Fulton, Russell (Debbie) of...

Aug 30, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" E. Brown, Sr., 65, of Hannibal, formerly of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. He was born in Syracuse to the late, Clinton "Bud" Brown and Pauline Bidwell Hopkinson and resided most of his life in Fulton. Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1970 until...

Aug 30, 2018

Floyd Duane "Sparky" Stanton, Jr., 71, of Fulton, New York died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Francis House in Syracuse, New York. Born to the late Floyd Stanton, Sr. and Agnes (Stacey) Stanton in Fulton, he had resided in the area his entire life. Mr. Stanton was employed as a laborer and retired from...

Aug 26, 2018

Modiestine Clark, 58, of Fulton, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, one of seven children of the late, Beattie Edward and Caroline Clark. Modiestine was proud to have recently received her High School Diploma from Stanford Institute. She was always known for helping others,...

Aug 2, 2018

Gary Witkovsky, 14, of Mexico, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was a student at the Mexico Middle School and was passionate about running track. He was also an avid...

Aug 1, 2018

Marjorie A. "Marge" Coon, 88, of Fulton, passed away Wednesday evening at home with her family by her side. She was born in Oswego to David H. "Hank" and Lillian G. Curran and resided in Fulton for most of her life. Marge was employed with the Nestle Company for several years and retired from...

Jul 23, 2018

Colleen M. Simmons, 55, of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born in Hollywood, California to Charles H. and Margaret A. McPeck and moved to Central New York when she was seven years old. Colleen attended Liverpool High School and had been employed by Carhartt Photo's in Liverpool. She was a...

Jul 22, 2018

Jason John Burr, 36, of Syracuse, formerly of Phoenix, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born in Oswego and was a graduate of John C. Birdlebough High School in 1999. Jason had worked as a cook at R.F.H.'s Hide-A-Way and was currently employed with Ryder in Liverpool.

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Jul 4, 2018

John Sayles Ludington, 76, passed away after a short battle with cancer on July 4, 2018 in Thailand with his wife, Junsuree by his side. Born September 17, 1941, John was the youngest child of Marjorie (Ramsey) and Homer A. Ludington. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1959 and from Ohio Wesleyan University...

Jul 2, 2018

Michael "Spank" Krause, 64, of Pennellville, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Syracuse, grew up in Memphis and was a graduate of Jordan Elbridge High School in 1971. He was a carpenter with the Carpenter's Local #747, Syracuse until his retirement in 2012. Mike was...

Jun 26, 2018

Mark E. Meddley, 54, of Fulton, passed away at home Tuesday evening with his family by his side. He grew up in Lysander and lived in Weedsport for most of his life until moving to Fulton two years ago. Mark was a diesel mechanic and enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical, especially tractors.

May 22, 2018

Gerald A. "Jerry" Deyo, 74, of Fulton, formerly of Midwest City, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday at the Syracuse V.A. Medical Center. He was born in Fulton to the late Arlo and Faith Deyo and had worked as a salesman for Raynor Ford in Fulton and at the Combined Life Insurance Company. He was a career military man, serving for...

May 8, 2018

Alton R. "Al" Kerfien, 71, of Fulton, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Fulton a son of the late Raymond and Bertha Kerfien. Al graduated from Fulton High School and retired as a custodian from S.U.N.Y. Oswego where he was employed for 29 years. Al enjoyed car racing...

May 2, 2018

Lucy A. Frank, 92, of Phoenix, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Seneca Hill Manor. She was born in Hannibal, the youngest of five children to the late, John and Mary Garbus. Lucy grew up on the family's dairy farm and graduated from Hannibal High School. She retired from General Electric where she...

Apr 23, 2018

James R. "Robby" Robinson, 74, of Longs, South Carolina, formerly of Fulton, died Monday, April 23, 2018 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

James was the son of the late, Robert J. Robinson and Anna Zanewych Robinson and resided in Fulton until moving to Longs, South Carolina in 2013. He was a graduate of...

Mar 19, 2018

Chester Leon "Chet" MacEwen, 82, of Fulton, passed away in his sleep Monday evening at Seneca Hill Nursing Home after a short illness. Chet was employed by the Container Corporation of America in Fulton for over 47 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, NASCAR, hunting and riding his four wheeler.

Feb 21, 2018

George L. Barlow, 75, of Fulton, left this earth to dance with the angels on a bright and sunny morning, February 21, 2018 in his home with the four most important people in his life helping him to complete his life's journey.

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Feb 21, 2018

Colleen LeClair Nickolas "Duke", 49, was taken home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 21, 2018 after battling multiple sclerosis for more than eight years.

She was born in Oswego to John and Louella LeClair. Colleen graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School in 1986 and was a lifetime resident of Fulton and had been employed...

Feb 14, 2018

Cynthia "Cindy" Burton, 60, of Fulton, passed away Wednesday evening with her family by her side.

Cindy was born in Fulton on March 13, 1957, one of six children to Alan and Martha Guyer and was a lifelong resident of the City of Fulton. Cindy was employed as...