All Obituaries

Linda A. Hobbick January 25, 2023 Linda A. Hobbick, 76, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away on January 25th at Upstate Medical Center after an arduous battle with Metastatic Lung Cancer. Linda was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 7, 1946 to Forrest & Gwendolyn (Hallgren) Hobbick. She was raised in the close knit community of West Frankfort, NY with her siblings where they enjoyed an idyllic childhood and upbringing. Upon graduating from Frankfort Schuyler High School in 1964, Linda embarked...

Beverly J. Burns Koloski January 20, 2023 Beverly J. Koloski, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, after a short illness. Born, June 22, 1934, in Clayton, NY to Fenton and Ethel Burns, she graduated from Clayton Central School in 1951 and also attended Central City Business Institute. Beverly married Eugene P. Koloski in 1956 and moved to Camillus, NY, where their four children were born. Beverly was an interior designer with Modular Interiors, was owner of Retrospect...

John Arnold Cortese (JC) January 20, 2023 John Cortese passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side in Syracuse, on Jan. 20. JC was born Oct. 15, 1938 in New York, NY to Maida Arnold and Charles Cortese. His life took shape in NYC, in the city that is the inspiration for so many. As a teen he worked on Wall Street running for brokers. He moved to iron work later in life, served with the Army National Guard, and had a lengthy career in Sales Management. His favorite position was...

Jean H. Voorhees, 90, of Liverpool, NY, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023 of natural causes. She is survived by four sons: Kevin (Debbie) of Baldwinsville, NY, Brian (Iva) of Yardley, PA, David (Cathy) of Liverpool, NY and Allyn of Fillmore, CA; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; her sister Ramona (Ken) of Martin, TN; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Jean was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Earl, on January 30, 2021. Jean...

Ruth Edna Jones MacDonald Lee October 5, 1933 - December 30, 2022   Born in Belgium,NY Ruth was a life long resident of Baldwinsville. As a child she attended Shacksboro School when it was located out on Canton Rd.Often rollerskating to school there when weather permitted. Ruth married James Lee on January 4,1970.Ruth was a stay at home mom & enjoyed a simple country life for the last 40 years on the old Melvin Farm.Ruth is predeceased by her Father Henry Jones,Mother Erma...

Jaime Lynn Larrabee, 12/11/76-12/23/22 passed away peacefully after a long battle with chronic illnesses. Surviving: Her Mother Jackie Meriwether and stepfather Mike Meriwether of Baldwinsville. Her Brother, James Larrabee of Moline, IL. and Stepbrothers, Marty and Scott Meriwether of Baldwinsville. Jaime loved animals, especially her cat, Kiki. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Association of central New York.

Shirley F. McMahon December 5, 2022 Shirley F. McMahon passed away at home on Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born May 19, 1931, in Lysander to Glen and Bernice Reeves Foster, she graduated in 1948 from Baldwinsville Academy and the Crane School of Music at Potsdam College in 1952. Shirley married Thomas Albert McMahon in 1953 and moved to Moravia, where their three boys were born. After relocating back to Baldwinsville in 1963, she worked as an elementary music teacher...

Dorothy June Betts Keller "Dottie" Born June 1st 1929 to Donald and Helen Betts Passed away Dec 5 peacefully at home with family and friends. Pre-deceased by Husband Franklin D Keller in 1999. She is survived by daughters, Darlene LaFave (Donald), Marlene Pinckney(Clarence); Grand daughters, Heather Miles, and Ashley Goodson; Great grand children, Aine Miles, Eoin Miles, Connor Miles, and Miles Goodson; brothers, Robert Betts, and John Betts; sister, Genevieve Schreiner; and many...

Carolyn Anne Menzel of Baldwinsville, NY passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 72. Carolyn was born August 7, 1950 in Syracuse. She moved several times with her family when she was younger and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie, PA in 1968 and attended business school. Carolyn was an avid cat lover and owner of Bluebijou Cattery where she bred and raised Chartreaux cats. She also loved camping in the Adirondacks and made great...

William R. Wolfe 85, longtime resident of Lysander and Raquette Lake passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 9, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife, Annette in 2004. Surviving: His Children, Dale W. Wolfe and Susan (Eric) Pierson. His Granddaughter, Erica (Geoffrey Hubbard) Marshall. A Brother-In-Law, Robert Hoppe. Cousins, Richard (Roz) and James DiDonato. His Significant Other, Elaine Connors. He worked at General Electric for 21 years then 20 years...