All Obituaries

Kelly C Ridgeway, 77 of Ellisburg, NY passed away Sunday July 26, 2026 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. Kelly was born April 1, 1949 in Watertown, NY to Carl A and Lillian (Kastler) Ridgeway . He was a graduate of Sandy Creek Central School and served in the United States Army. Kelly retired from New York State after 20 years as a Surveyor. He attended Mannsville United Methodist Church and served as a trustee there for a time. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid ...

Joy Annette Wade, 79, of Sandy Creek, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 18, 1947, in Sandy Creek, NY, to Howard and Fannie (Stafford) White. Joy worked as a cook at the Wigwam for many years and was famously known for her delicious Italian sausage soup. She enjoyed traveling with the “Golden Girls,” her sister Sharon and sister-in-law Donna. She could often be found crafting, tending to her flower gardens, cooking ...

Carol A. Martin passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Oswego Hospital. Carol was born September 20, 1941 in Oswego to Raymond and Arlis (Bushaw) Filkins. She attended Pulaski Academy and Central School. Carol married Philip C. Martin in 1960. She was a homemaker for years and later worked for, and retired from, Oswego County Opportunities Inc. as a Kitchen Manager. Surviving Carol are children; Jeffrey Martin, Timothy (Valerie) Martin, Lisa (Gerry) Derouchie, Brian (Amanda) Martin, ...

Mary Ann Hesford (Danby), 88 years old, of Pulaski, NY passed peacefully at home with family on July 11, 2026. Mary was born in Center, Colorado on August 30,1937 to Noel Danby and Anna Mae (Abraham) of Wichita, KS. After graduating high school, Mary moved to Denver, Colorado and was employed by Southern Bell as a telephone operator. It was here she met her husband, Ernest Hesford USAF airplane mechanic. Ernie and Mary returned to Wichita, KS her hometown and were married November 30, 1957. ...

Kevin G Wadsworth, age 66, of Sandy Creek died Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Samaritan Medical Center of Watertown, NY. Mr. Wadsworth was born October 7, 1959 in Oswego, NY. He is the son of the late William and the late Marjorie (Johnson) Wadsworth. Kevin was a graduate of Sandy Creek Central School and had worked as an Auto Body Technician at Classic Auto in Central Square. Among his survivors is his brother William and Joyce Wadsworth of Lorraine. A Graveside Service will be held Friday ...

Babette M. Hall, 67, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, passed away on June 12, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Fulton, New York. Babette was born on July 13, 1958, in Pierrepont Manor, New York, to Robert F. and Phyllis (Hunt) Harvey. Throughout her life, Babette held many roles and touched countless lives. She worked as a school-bus driver, bank teller, licensed cosmetologist and aesthetician, wedding decorator, and dedicated more than twenty years of service to Jefferson ...

John "Jack" Francher, 73, passed peacefully at his home of 48 years on Sunday, June 7th. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who brought kindness, generosity, and plenty of laughter to everyone around him. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time in nature, especially at Sandy Pond, whether he was taking part in his favorite sports or sharing those experiences with family and friends. He loved the New England Patriots for over 50 years. Jack loved ...

Willard (Bill) F. Patten, 78 of Pulaski, passed away Saturday June 6, 2026 at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY with his loving family by his side. Bill battled a 3 year fight with cancer, always facing each battle with a positive outlook, never giving up, while never losing his sense of humor. Bill was born July 13,1947 in Watertown, NY to Walter and Bessie Patten. Bill was a graduate of Bellville Union Academy in 1965. After graduation he joined the Army National Guard from 1966 ...

Roger Raymond Clark, 82, passed away on May 22, 2026. A lifelong resident of Orwell, NY, the oldest son of Raymond and Norma Clark, Roger attended Sandy Creek School and started working on the family farm at a young age. He never stopped working until he he reached 80. He was a member of the Boiler Makers Union Local 175 for many years. He worked at Fulton Boiler Works and started his own excavating business in 1974 called Huff and Puff Excavating, Inc. He later started a woodsplitting ...

Valerie J. Ackerman, 68, of Lacona, New York, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Central New York. Valerie was born on June 2, 1957, in Syracuse, New York, to Ervin and Violet Taylor. She was a 1975 graduate of North Syracuse High School and went on to attend cosmetology school. On October 18, 1975, she married Eugene “Geno” Ackerman in Mattydale. Valerie was employed at Ames Department Store ...