All Obituaries

Harold C. Wheeler October 16, 2020 Harold C. Wheeler, 83 of Phoenix, NY, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He served in the US Army from 1954-1957. After the military, he started his long career at the NYS Fairgrounds in 1958, retiring 43 years later in 2001. Harold looked forward to the fair every year so he could see some of his old friends. One of his fondest memories was being featured as one of Duffy's people when...

Charles E. Claver, Sr. October 9, 2020 Charles E. Claver, Sr., 73, of Baldwinsville passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. He worked for the Village of Baldwinsville DPW for 35 years and the Town of Lysander. He served proudly in the U.S Army and was a member of the American Legion, post # 113. Charles was an avid race car fan. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and horse shoes. He was predeceased by a Brother, Rolland and a Sister, Phyllis Stevens. Surviving: Two Daughters; Deanne (Frank) and...

Dan Patrick Finn October 2, 2020 Dan Patrick Finn, born April 6, 1952, also known as Herk, passed away from cancer, in his home, surrounded by family on October 2, 2020. Dan was one of six children born to the late Clarence and Grace Finn. He is survived by his former spouse Maureen; sons, Mike (Kathy) and Dann (Nicole); daughters, Kelly and Katie; grandchildren, Keri, Sofia, Kevin, Abigail, Addison, Jackson, Colin, and Ashlynn; his significant other, Dolores Hackett, as well as her five...

Sandra A. Bishop September 13, 2020 Sandra A. Bishop, age 57 of Cato, passed away September 13, 2020 at Upstate Hospital. Sandra is survived by her Love, David A. Hollister; her son, David and her daughter, Tanya (Hector); Grandkids, Dayshawn, Cameron, Debreonna (Monica); 2 brothers, Preston (Carrie), Jimmy (Missy), and 1 sister, Sally (Mike). Her Love to be a caregiver, she always took care of her family and friends. She was the family babysitter, her heart was full of Love for all. Filled...

Charles Leonard Tausend 85 formerly of Baldwinsville passed away September 1, 2020 at home in Florida. He was a life long member of the Lakeside Fire Department and retired from Menter Ambulance and Hearse Service in Fulton after many years. Mr. Tausend was a 30 year Veteran of the New York Air National Guard. Surviving: His Wife of 63 years; Frances A. Tausend. Two Daughters; Theresa (Dwight) Henderson and Jean Clark. Two Sons; David (Vicki) Tausend  and Richard (Bridgett) Tausend. 10...

   John P. O'Hora, Jr., age 67 of Warners, NY,  formerly of Auburn, NY,  passed  peacefully on August 30 after a prolonged illness.      John graduated from Auburn High School in 1973. He was employed by the NYS Canal Corporation for 43 years.     He was predeceased by his parents, John P. Sr. and Ellen (Gleason) O'Hora.  Surviving John are  his wife Kathleen, his stepson and daughter-in-law Bill and Arlene Wilson,...

Christopher Robert Connelly passed away suddenly on August 21, 2020.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Rosario and Assunta Liotta and his paternal grandparents Francis M. Connelly Sr, and Lillian Poliquin Connelly Brahim, his aunt Mary Patricia and Uncle Timothy Connelly. He is survived by his former wife Amy Wallace his parents Francis M. and MaryAnn Connelly Jr., brother Brian (Lauren), Sisters; Susan (Patrick) Lavin, Erin (Ryan) Connelly, Maureen Walker,...

Bridget M. Forderkonz 51 of Baldwinsville passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Bridget was a 1987 graduate of Baldwinsville High School and received her masters degree from Columbia College in special education. She was predeceased by her parents; Richard and E. Patricia Forderkonz. Surviving: Her loving companion of 40 years; John D. Bellows. A Sister; Cathy Perkins. Brothers; Stephen Carney, Paul Carney and Patrick Carney. Several Nieces and Nephews. Her beloved Dogs; Gabby,...

Betty J. (Kalar) Lavoie passed away at the age of 91 on June 14, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband Roland L. Lavoie. Betty is survived by her sons, Louis F. Lavoie (Sharon), Joseph T. DaBoll-Lavoie (Kate), grandchildren Rachel Wilton (Zach), Bradley DaBoll-Lavoie(Shantel Sunny) and Abigail DaBoll-Lavoie(Zachary Harmony), and great-grandchildren Charles and Becker Wilton, and many nieces and nephews. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought great joy to her life. A special...

Brendan W. Ryan, 60 of Baldwinsville passed away at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Brendan was born November 19, 1959 in Syracuse, New York. He worked at Drumlins for several years. Surviving: His long time Companion ; Elaine M. Sartwell and family. Services: will be private.