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Christopher M. O'Keefe, Sr.

Christopher M. O'Keefe, Sr.

Nov 11, 2024

Christopher M. O'Keefe, Sr., 54, of Weedsport, New York passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Chris was born December 8, 1969 in Syracuse to Patrick J. and Carol A. (Dailey) O'Keefe and was employed as an expert welder and fabricator with Raulli Ironworks. Chris was a true outdoorsman and self-sustaining individual. He was an...

John L. Furlong

John L. Furlong

Nov 8, 2024

John L. Furlong, 82, of New Haven, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. John was born March 23, 1942 in Fulton to Harold and Doris Muckey. He was the owner of Furlong's Drywall for several years and was also employed as an auto mechanic at Miller's Mobile in Fulton. John retired...

Robert  G. Fuller

Robert G. Fuller

Sep 28, 2024

Robert G. Fuller, 94, of Oswego, formerly of Cazenovia, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at St. Luke Health Services. Bob was born on March 17, 1930 in Cazenovia to George M. and Vivian A. Fuller. He retired from the Cazenovia Central School District where he was employed as a custodian for many years. Bob enjoyed travelling, telling jokes, attending...

Donald J. Lanning

Donald J. Lanning

Aug 24, 2024

Donald Joseph Lanning, 90, of Fulton formerly of Safety Harbor, Florida, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 24, 2024 at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. Don was born March 8, 1934 in Fulton and was employed with the Local #38 Painters Union in Oswego. He moved to Safety Harbor, Florida in 1977 where he established D and J Painting. Don...

Maureen Ann Dilk

Maureen Ann Dilk

Aug 5, 2024

Maureen Ann Dilk, 76, of Fulton, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville. Maureen was born August 10, 1947 in New Haven, Connecticut to Charles J. and Mary E. Miller. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from St. Anselm College and her Master's degree in Physiology from the University of Detroit. Maureen was a...

Gary Lee Blasczienski

Gary Lee Blasczienski

Aug 3, 2024

Gary Lee Blasczienski of Fulton, New York passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024 at the age of 75. Gary spent most of his life in Fulton and was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School, Class of 1966. He was a member of Local 214 and 663 Laborer's Union for more than 20 years until his retirement. He...

Charles E. Murdoch

Charles E. Murdoch

Jul 25, 2024

Charles E. "Chuck" Murdoch, 89, of Fulton passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2024 with his children by his side at Oswego Hospital. Chuck was born August 13, 1934 in Syracuse to Verne P. and Rosalie Elwell Murdoch and was a graduate of Phoenix High School. He enlisted into the U.S. Army where he served in the motor pool. Chuck...

William E. Urbach

William E. Urbach

Jul 21, 2024

William E. Urbach, 84, of Fulton passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. Bill was born June 2, 1940 in Queens, New York to William and Grace Urbach. He was a graduate of Oswego High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Bill had been employed as a salesman for several years...

Theresa  Destevens

Theresa Destevens

Jul 4, 2024

Theresa DeStevens (93) was reunited with Nicholas DeStevens, her beloved husband of 70 years, and her sons James DeStevens and Rick DeStefano at the heavenly gates on July 4, 2024. Theresa was born to Nicholas and Mary Castiglia, proud American citizens from Palermo, Sicily. Theresa was the last of the great Castiglia line, predeceased by her 10 siblings- Jane, Tony,...

Michelle  Coant

Michelle Coant

Jul 2, 2024

Michelle Coant, 58, of Fulton passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Michelle was born September 26, 1965 in Syracuse and enjoyed spending time with her family and visiting her grandparents' farm. She was a dedicated employee of Oswego Industries for over 40 years and was currently attending their Senior Program. She enjoyed...

Gilda  Spagnola

Gilda Spagnola

Jun 28, 2024

Gilda Spagnola, 93, of Fulton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 28, 2024 at St. Luke Residential Health Services in Oswego. Gilda was born August 27, 1930 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the youngest of 12 children to Joseph and Felice Scerbo. She had been employed as a bookkeeper at the Easy Bargain Center...

James F. Ducker

James F. Ducker

Jun 23, 2024

James F. Ducker, 69, of Hannibal, formerly of Fulton passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024. Jim was born May 1, 1955 in Fulton to James R. Ducker and Beverly P. Meeker. He was a graduate of John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix. Shortly after graduation Jim enlisted into the U.S. Army and served his country until his Honorable Discharge...

Carol J. Coe

Carol J. Coe

Jun 9, 2024

Carol J. Coe, 92, of Fulton passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Carol was born in Fulton on March 2, 1932 to Doris and Grove E. Seymour, Sr. She was a graduate of Fulton High School in 1949 and was employed as a telephone operator with the Mid-State Telephone Company for 19...

Patricia Barnes Kerfien

Patricia Barnes Kerfien

Jun 7, 2024

Patricia Barnes Kerfien, 82, of Volney, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Pat was born April 29, 1942 in Fulton to Kenneth and Erma Barnes and was a graduate of Mexico Academy in 1960. Pat was well known and highly respected for dedicating her time to the residents of the...

Peter T. Bock

Peter T. Bock

May 4, 2024

Peter Truax Bock, 80, of Fulton passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Oswego Hospital. He was born April 26, 1944 in Syracuse to Edward Charles and Arlene Truax Bock and was a graduate of Fulton High School Class of 1962. While in high school, Peter was employed at his father's sporting goods store, B & T Sports Shop before...

Jennifer S. Cook

Jennifer S. Cook

Apr 24, 2024

Jennifer S. Hines Cook, 52, of Baldwinsville passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Jennifer was born December 12, 1971 in Oswego to Donald E. and Carol A. Hines. She was a graduate of Hannibal High School and attended S.U.N.Y. Oswego. Jennifer was employed as a receptionist at several local veterinarian offices and was currently employed as the office manager at...

Sondra Lee Townley

Sondra Lee Townley

Apr 17, 2024

Sondra Lee Townley, 55, of Watertown, formerly of Fulton passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born August 15, 1968 in Fulton to Jake Cook, Sr. and Linda Hartmann LeVea. Sondra is survived by her siblings, Michael Hartmann of Fulton, Jimmy Hartmann of Atlanta, Georgia, Jake Cook, Jr., Bradley Cook, Shawn Cook, Tucker Cook and Jennifer Hall of Fulton...

Joyce   Parkhurst

Joyce Parkhurst

Apr 12, 2024

Joyce Parkhurst, 75, of Fulton passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born in Oswego on August 21, 1948 to Herbert and B. Jean Harke Dunn and was a graduate of Mexico Academy, Class of 1966. She retired from Price Chopper Supermarket in Fulton where she was employed as...

James M. Vincent, Sr.

James M. Vincent, Sr.

Apr 11, 2024

James Michael Vincent, Sr., 61, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born April 30, 1962 in Fulton. He was a proud resident of Fulton and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. James was a great father, very outgoing and a big "people person" who was loved and cared for by so many of his family...

Douglas F. Caster

Douglas F. Caster

Apr 11, 2024

Douglas F. Caster, 78, of Alpharetta, Georgia formerly of Fulton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born March 9, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas to Lois A. and Frederick J. Caster and was a graduate of Fulton High School and Kansas State University. Doug was an integral...

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