All Obituaries

Joseph Philip Virkler December 22, 2018 Joseph Philip Virkler, 92, passed away quietly on December 22, 2018, at the Syracuse Home in Baldwinsville, New York. "Uncle Joe" was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse H. Virkler and Jennie J. Linstruth Virkler; and by brothers LaVern, Paul, Warren and Jesse Lewis, and his sisters Helena Sherwood and Phyllis Rainey. Born in Syracuse, NY, on July 13, 1926, he had lived in Baldwinsville almost his entire life, graduating from...

  Millard L. Butterfield, 86, passed January 21st.  Affectionately known as "Bud," he was a man of strong character and few words. After serving in the Army during the Korean War, he was a dedicated employee at Carrier as a crane operator until his retirement.       Millard was also a proud craftsman who built the home where he and his wife raised their three children. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time outside cultivating his garden,...

Robert DeVine 74 of Lysander passed away Monday, January 21st at Upstate Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Robert was a 1962 graduate of Baker High School and a 1964 graduate of Morrisville State College. Robert was retired from the Onondaga County Highway Department after 35 years of service as a mechanic/foreman. He also raised beef cows. He was predeceased by his father and mother Vincent and Clara Burt DeVine. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Rachel Kenyon DeVine....

Helen Mary (Christina) Dixon January 13, 2019 Helen Mary (Christina) Dixon, 82, died peacefully Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Baldwinsville, NY after a full and rich life, with her family by her side. Helen was born on January 1, 1937 in Wilmore, PA to her parents, Stephen Christina and Elizabeth Christina-Sesney. Helen and Donald lived in Lewiston, NY for most of their lives while raising their family. She learned to cook at her mother's side. Helen loved to make Polish/Ukrainian...

 Sidney Zachariah Haggett, 18 of Marcellus died Tuesday January 1, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Zach's short life story began August 10th, 2000. He was diagnosed with Mucolipidosis at 3 years old. He was given a life expectancy of less than 10 years but he proved everyone wrong! Although forever small, he was always mighty! His spirit and Courage would carry him through many surgeries and hardships throughout his young life. His rare disease made him a one in a...

Edgar Combs, 77, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Friday 12/28. He is survived by his wife Colleen, 2 sisters Louella Kittell and Betty Caple, 7 children, grandchildren&great granchildren. Born in Hornell, he enjoyed trains, fishing, hunting, and watching SU sports. He was a Navy vet who served on the USS Essex. Services at Gates Funeral Home, 29 W. Genesee St in  Baldwinsville on Saturday from 2-4 pm. Military service burial to follow in the spring.

Elizabeth J. Reed 92 of Baldwinsville passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. Elizabeth retired from General Electric in 1987. She was predeceased by her husband Donald in 1995. Surviving: A Daughter; Cynthia (George) Hullar. A brother; Earl (Jean) Voorhees. A Grandson; Ryan ( Ashley Schneider) Hullar. Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Graveside Services: Will be held Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11 AM at Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 3-6 PM...

Mildred "Millie" Ella (Johnson) Jones died on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Moorestown, NJ following a brief illness. Born January 21, 1926 in Solvay, NY, Millie married Dwight V. Jones in 1950, and they moved to Baldwinsville where they raised their family and where she lived for 60 years. Millie retired from Baldwinsville Central School District after serving as an assistant librarian at Palmer School and then administrative assistant at Baker High School. A lifelong Methodist and...

Beverly J. Turner 89 of Baldwinsville passed away Friday November 30, 2018. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved all animals, especially her German Shepard and her cats. She was always working in her flower beds along with Dad manicuring their lawn. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Elias "Shorty" Turner. Surviving: His Daughter; Lisa (Timothy) Hughes. Two Sons; Randy (Kathryn) Turner and Stephen (Rhonda) Turner. 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild, Several...

John E. Bednarski 47 of Cato passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was predeceased by a Son Joshua, Father John, Jr. and a Sister Jacque Jo. Surviving: His Wife Jessica, Mother Millie and a Brother Jade (Danielle F) Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Nephews and four legged critters. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 4-7 PM at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. Spring Burial will be in Lysander Rural Cemetery. In...