All Obituaries

John M. Cowher September 29, 2019 John M. Cowher 62 passed away Sunday September 29, 2019 following a long illness. The people who know John, loved John. He was predeceased by a Grandson; Marcus in 1993 and a Brother; Robert (Bob) Cowher. His Parents; Ernest and Jean Cowher. Surviving: His loving Wife of 37 years; Cynthia L. Cowher. 3 Daughters; Tarri Wise, April (Jim) Lyon and Valarie Cowher. 5 Sisters, 6 Brothers, Several Nieces and Nephews. 7 Grandchildren; Charles, Kyle, Alyssa, Emily,...

Betty G. (Foster) Meloling August 20, 2019 Betty G Foster Meloling, 97 of Baldwinsville, passed away August 20 at Bishop Nursing Home after a long illness. She loved life and spending time with her family, and was an avid camper and traveler with friends and family. She was a valuable part of the Baldwinsville Methodist Church serving as Christian Ed Director, president of the Women's Society, and position as Layman Minister. She was ever the organizer with devotion to her church a...

David L. VanAuken, 60, of Baldwinsville, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was a Truck Driver for Cassella Waste for many years. Surviving: His long time companion; Patricia L. Robinson. Mother; Doris VanAuken and Sister; Chris (Al) Arduini. Nephews; Ben Burton, Jason (Ashley) Arduini. Great Niece; Layla Arduini. Calling hours will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 from 4-6 PM with a service to follow at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville.  

  Carola D. Shave wife of Jerald “Jerry” Shave died peacefully after three weeks in Crouse Hospital and six weeks of loving care at Francis House. She died of complication of an aortic aneurysm on Sunday, April 28, 2019  She is survived by her beloved, Jerry, two children: Margaret Carter and Keith and Shirley Carter: a step-brother John Diaz and his three daughters and son; and Jerry’s...

James’ journey began in July of 1923 in Baldwinsville, NY and continues at his eternal resting place as of 31 May 2019.  He attended Baldwinsville schools  and was a valued participant on the hockey and baseball teams.  He dropped out of school during WWII to join the Coast Guard and was honorably discharged after his service.  He married Jane Martin after coming home from the service and spent several years doing various jobs including being a meat cutter for...

Harry Warner, 88, of Baldwinsville, NY passed away on May 30, 2019 at the Syracuse Veterans Medical Center.  Harry was born in Port Byron, NY where he spent the early years of his life working on the Montezuma farmlands developing his work ethic. Harry enlisted in the Army at the age of 18 and spent two years overseas in the Korean conflict, eventually reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He would often tell stories to whoever was interested about the...

Elizabeth "Betty" K. Naylor 97 of Baldwinsville passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Syracuse Home Association. Betty was a Payroll Supervisor with the Marsellus Casket Company in Syracuse for many years. She was predeceased by her Husband, John C. in 1987. Surviving: Nieces; Jeanne P. West, Jo-Ellen Cornell, Lois Duford. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 10-Noon with a service to follow at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville.

Charles Hamm, 71, of Baldwinsville passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019. Charlie graduated from Baker H.S. and Powelson Business Institute. He retired from a career in the NY State Barge Canal System, and then worked at Syracuse Home Association, both in maintenance and as a CNA. Most of all, Chuckie loved being with his family and friends, of which he made many throughout his journey in life. He will be missed tremendously by his siblings Ernest Hamm, Doris Halko, and Marcia...

Adella Ida (Teller) O'Neill 85,passed away Monday May13,2019. She was predeceased by a Daughter, Dora E.Collins. Siblings, Irving, Florence, Charles, Harold and Robert. Surviving: Her Loving Husband of 67 years, Bernard F. O'Neill Her Children; Bernard (Lorrie) O'Neill, Deborah (Patrick) McClure, Irv (Pam) O'Neill, John (Sandra) O'Neill, Son-In-Law, Douglas Collins, Brother; Bill (Virginia) Teller. Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. Calling...

Rose M. DePeyster 88 of Baldwinsville passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. Rose worked for the Clay-Cicero post office for many years. She was predeceased by her Husband Ronald P. DePeyster in 2014. Surviving: Her Daughters; Susan Stampp, Mary (Sam) Acres, Peggy Apodaca and Gail Acres. Step Children; Michelle (Mike) Tisdell, Denise (Jeff) Schmidlen and Ron (Dawn) DePeyster. Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Friday, May 31, 2019 from 10-Noon with a service...