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Philip David Sheldon
Nov 30, 2024
Philip David Sheldon of Oswego, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at home with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Fulton, New York on June 19, 1939 to the late Earl Howard Sheldon and Marjorie Rath Sheldon. The love of Phil's life was Adele Rowlee. They were joined in marriage in 1990....
Leslie Ann Kistner
Nov 21, 2024
Leslie Ann Kistner, 76, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend of Fulton, New York passed on to the loving arms of God on November 21, 2024 after a battle with heart disease. Leslie was born on September 19, 1948 to Agnes Griffiths Bonney and Eldon Griffiths in Utica, NY who predeceased her. After graduating from New Hartford High School in...
Mary C. Delong
Nov 20, 2024
Mary C. DeLong, 80, of Fulton passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego with her family by her side. She was born December 9, 1943 to Frederick and Alice Cavalier in Fulton, New York and was a graduate of Oswego Catholic High School in 1961. Her career began at Sealright where she was...
Diane Marie Shortt
Nov 19, 2024
Diane Marie Shortt, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loving wife, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 19, 2024. Born on August 6, 1944, in Rome, NY, to Ernest Weissmuller and Helen Grinnell, Diane was a longtime Fulton resident and retired after 40 years of service at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital. Diane found joy in the simple...
Paula L. Colvin
Nov 18, 2024
Paula L. Colvin, 52, of Oswego, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at home. She was born October 6, 1972 in Oswego to Paul and Kathy Fountaine and was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her chihuahuas. Paula enjoyed traveling along the east coast keeping score for the NYSATA at their trap shooting events. Paula is...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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