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Obituaries

Edward Graham

Edward Graham

Sep 14, 2026

       Edward Graham, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and devoted friend, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 88, after a courageous battle with an illness.

       He was born on January 14, 1938, in Schroeppel, NY, Edward's life was a testament to love, service, and unwavering dedication. Edward was predeceased by...

David W. Miner, Sr.

David W. Miner, Sr.

Sep 10, 2026

       David “Dave” W. Miner Sr., 77, of Fulton, passed away on September 10, 2026 after a brief illness.

       Dave was a lifelong resident of Fulton, a community he was proud to call home. He was a hardworking man who devoted much of his life to his family, his career, and his community. Dave was employed...

Donald P. Culkin

Donald P. Culkin

Sep 7, 2026

       Donald P. Culkin, 89, of Fulton passed away Monday, September 7, 2026. He was born July 23, 1937 in Syracuse, New York to Jerome F. and Elizabeth (Whelan) Culkin. Don proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served his country during the Korean War. His dedication to serving others was a reflection of the kind of...

Bruce V. Plath

Bruce V. Plath

Sep 6, 2026

       Bruce VanAken Plath, 79, of Fulton passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was born May 5, 1947 in Schenectady to Walter and Katherine VanAken Plath. Bruce was a graduate of Niskayuna High School, Class of ’65. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business from New England College in New Hampshire. Bruce was employed at Prudential Insurance...

Frederick R. White, Jr.

Frederick R. White, Jr.

Sep 4, 2026

       Frederick R. White, Jr., 79, of Fulton passed away Friday, September 4, 2026. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 6, 1947 to Anna Kozlowski White and Frederick R. White, Sr. Fred enlisted in the U.S. Navy and travelled around the world as part of the Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine program. He proudly served until...

Carmella Warner

Carmella Warner

Aug 13, 2026

       Carmella Warner, 95, of Fulton passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was born in Volney, one of 10 children of the late Alfred and Laura Bocola St. Phillips. Carmella was a graduate of Amsterdam City Hospital’s Nursing Program and earned her degree in Nursing Education from Syracuse University in 1964. She was a Registered Nurse for...

Christine Bonnie Bartlett

Christine Bonnie Bartlett

Aug 1, 2026

       Christine A. Bonnie Bartlett, 72, of Mexico passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was born August 7, 1953 in Fulton to Raymond and Mary Caprin. Christine attended G. Ray Bodley High School and was employed with the Nestle Company for 15 years until her retirement in 1997. She was a life member of the V.F.W. Post...

Beverly Hudson

Beverly Hudson

Jul 12, 2026

       Beverly Y. Hudson, 93, of Fulton passed away peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Morningstar Care Center in Oswego. She was born in Fulton on May 6, 1933 to Jason and Ethel Allen Yager. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A graduate of Fulton High School, Beverly dedicated much of her life to...

Harvey W. Hall

Harvey W. Hall

Jun 29, 2026

       Harvey “Bill” William Hall passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on June 29, 2026, after a short illness. Bill was born February 23, 1942, in Central New York to Esther May and Harvey Hall. He spent most of his life in Fulton, NY, before retiring to Florida, where he spent his winters as a snowbird,...

James C. McHale, Jr.

James C. McHale, Jr.

Jun 6, 2026

       James C. McHale, Jr., 87, of Phoenix passed away peacefully Saturday, June 6, 2026. He was born December 7, 1938 in Syracuse to Mary Agnes and James C. McHale, Sr. and was a graduate of Vocation High School, Class of 1956. James was the owner of J.C. McHale & Sons Heating and Roofing in Syracuse and was...

Ruthmae Maloney

Ruthmae Maloney

Jun 3, 2026

       Ruthmae H. Maloney, 90, of Fulton passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was born in Fulton on December 18, 1935 and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Ruthmae was a devoted homemaker whose life was dedicated to her family. She was employed by the Fulton City School District where she worked...

Margaret Abbate

Margaret Abbate

May 28, 2026

       Margaret D. Abbate, 96, of Fulton, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born August 4, 1929 in Queens, New York to Frank and Angelina Locaputo. Margaret was a graduate of Newtown High School and dedicated her life to her family as a loving homemaker. She found great joy in gardening, traveling, dining out, and especially...

Ann-Marie Wise

Ann-Marie Wise

May 26, 2026

       Ann-Marie Wise, 62, of Fulton passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born June 21, 1963 in Fulton to Jesse and Sheila Yardley and was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School, Class of ’81. Ann-Marie was employed at the Oswego County Department of Motor Vehicles for 37 years until...

Jelenne Cook

Jelenne Cook

May 24, 2026

       Jelenne H. Cook, 91, of Lysander, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.

       Jelenne was a devoted wife, mother and friend whose love and kindness reached far beyond her own family. She was known as the neighborhood mom to all, always offering care, comfort, guidance and a...

Joan M. Hayden

Joan M. Hayden

May 4, 2026

       Joan M. (Holden) Hayden, 89, of Martville passed away at home on Monday, May 4, 2026 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Phoenix, New York on September 27, 1936 to Francis A. and Irene L. Holden. Joan was known for her meticulous attention to detail and these skills made her extremely good...

Michael E. Abare

Michael E. Abare

May 3, 2026

       Michael E. Abare, 74, of Martville, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born September 19, 1951 in Malone, New York to Edward and Elizabeth Abare. Mike was a graduate of Franklin Academy High School in Malone and served his country as a member of the Army Reserves. He retired from the Onondaga County Department of...

Deborah Noel

Deborah Noel

Apr 24, 2026

       Deborah Frances Noel, 71, of Fulton passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Albany Regional Medical Center. She was born in Fulton on June 11, 1954 to Francis W. and Ida G. Kerfien. Debbie attended Fulton schools and was a homemaker.

       She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Marie Noel Boatman of Syracuse; her...

Elaine I. Conners

Elaine I. Conners

Apr 19, 2026

       Elaine I. Conners, 85, of Fulton passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born in Oswego on June 11, 1940 to Joseph and Josephine Niegos and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Elaine met her future husband, Bill at a movie theater where he was working as an usher. Elaine retired as a secretary from...

Paul James Bona, III

Paul James Bona, III

Apr 11, 2026

       Paul James Bona, III, 53, of Auburn passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at University Hospital in Syracuse with his loving fiancé, family and friends by his side.

       Paul was born March 12, 1973 in Auburn to Sylvia A. and Paul J. Bona, Jr. He attended St. Hyacinth’s Catholic School where he served as an...

Terry Fitzgerald

Terry Fitzgerald

Mar 27, 2026

       Terry Fitzgerald, 67, of Oswego formerly of Fulton, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 with her loving husband Chris by her side. She was born in Fulton on January 18, 1959. Terry was employed as a machine operator producing Nestle Quick at the Nestle Company for 21 years followed by a career as a self-employed home health...

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