All Obituaries

After a lifetime of selflessly taking care of us, Cecilia Joyce Veronica Fitzsimmons passed away peacefully on September 7 th at age 92. She earned an academic scholarship to the Convent School in Syracuse, and although becoming a nun was never her goal, her life-long kindness, compassion, and service to others would have made her well-qualified. She graduated from SUNY Potsdam where she met Mark, her fun-loving husband of 59 years. They partied in smoke-filled Elks Clubs and ski lodges,...

Brenda L. Trouesdale 70 of Phoenix passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 27, 2022, after a long courageous battle with cancer Brenda was predeceased by her father; Nelson and a brother; Gerald.. Surviving: Her Children: Nicole (Bill) Ryder, Brian (Cynthia), Kevin and Michael. Her Mother; Phyllis Provost. Sisters; Bernice (Daniel) Brown and Cynthia (Charles) Harrington. A brother; Larry Provost. 9 Grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, August 3,...

Charles A. Baker, 81, of Baldwinsville, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Surviving: his children, Jill A. Baker and James (Vickie) Baker; a sister, Sharon Hobart; brothers, Marty Baker and Robert (Diane) Baker; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Breanna; his longtime companion, Paula Eastman. Calling hours will be held Monday, August 1, 2022, from 5-7 PM at gates Funeral Home, 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 10 AM at White Chapel Cemetery,...

Kenneth L straw 69 of Pennellville passed away December 11th 2021. Kenneth was a retired member of the US Coast Guard auxiliary flotilla 21. Was also a member of the sons of the American Legion 787, And the American Legion Riders. Surviving Kathleen his wife. Gerald( brother) Andrew(son)Erin Salvetti(daughter)two grandsons Brian and Josh Salvetti. Celebration of life will be held 2:00 Saturday July 30th 2022 at Gates Funeral Home Baldwinsville New York.  

Ellen C. Bush 78 of Baldwinsville passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. Surviving: Her Sister, Betty Walters. Her Children, Cheryl (Edwin) Corning, Gerald (Penny) Downing and Howard (Cindy) Downing. Five Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren. Graveside Service: Friday, July 22, 2022 at 1PM in Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander.  

Dean G. Clarke - June 19, 2022 Dean Gregory Clarke, 63, passed away on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2022 at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, NY. surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on April 22, 1959 in Syracuse NY, he was the son of Gregory Clarke and Carol Clarke (Cobb).  He is survived by his wife of 40 years Kim Clarke (Mock) and his two children Jennifer (Justin) Crast of Palmyra, VA, and William (Alison) Clarke of Erie, Colorado; two granddaughters: Brooklyn and...

Morton "Philip" Bender 88 of Baldwinsville passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. He owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of VanBuren for many years. He was predeceased by his Son, Timothy in 1990 and his wife, Marylou in 2014. He was a member of the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. Surviving: A Daughter, Tammy (Albert) Otts. A Son, Thomas (Teresa) Bender. A Brother, Robert Bender. 4 Grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Friday, May...

Eleanor V. Whitford 99 of Memphis passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Mrs. Whitford was predeceased by her husband, Norman in 1986. Surviving: Her Children; Ricky (Bonnie) Whitford and Lori Whitford. Grandchildren; Eric and Brandon, Several Nieces and Nephews. Graveside Services: Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 10AM at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a favorite animal rescue.  

Beloved father, educator and coach Oscar Bernard Jensen, 83, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY on May 29, 2022, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held on October 23 at the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. Oscar is predeceased by his parents, his brother Thomas Jensen, and his first wife, Lisa A. Jensen. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca, and children, Jennifer Carter (Christopher), Kristine Adams (Joel), Jonathan Jensen...

Walter B Maihofer Jr. 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 27th 2022 after an extended illness. Walter was born in Dobbs Ferry, NY on October 19 th , 1938 to the late Walter and Viola Maihofer. He earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego and his master’s degree from the University of Columbia. After an illustrious career as a teacher, he served as the superintendent at Greenburgh-North Castle UFSD for 24 years. Walt put his family above all else and made...