All Obituaries

Marilyn A Kline, 89 of Sandy Creek, passed away May 24, 2023 at her home. Marilyn was born July 27, 1933 in Utica, NY to Stanley and Mary (Priest) Jones. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1950. Marilyn married Phillip Kline November 12, 1955 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Pulaski. She worked at Sandy Creek School Cafeteria for many years. Marilyn was a member of the VFW auxiliary and Eastern Star; she also was a Cub Scout Den Mother and enjoyed babysitting and going to...

Janet Lee Lawless, 56, of Central Square, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 5, 2023 at her home. Janet was born on July 10, 1966, in Newburgh, NY, daughter of the late Lawrence Lawless and Lynda (Fitzmaurice) Purdy.  She attended Newburgh Free Academy. Janet enjoyed spending time with family, soaking up the sun at the beach, and bird watching. She also loved animals of all kinds, Barry Manilow, and Winnie the Pooh. Among her survivors are her fiance James Boyson; three...

James P Dinehart, Sr, of Sandy Creek, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday April 24, 2023 at Universiry Hospital in Syracuse he was 63 years old. Born February 22, 1960 in Syracuse, NY to John E and Shirley (LeFler) Dinehart. He attended the Lincoln Welding School in Ohio was well known for his welding skills and known by many as “The Mayor.” Surviving is his wife Pamela, son James Dinehart,Jr (Shannon Murphy), granddaughter Renee Dinehart, a brother Jack...

Betty J. Gordon, 91, of Pulaski passed away peacefully Sunday, April 23, 2023, at St. Jospeh’s Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by family.  Born on September 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Bessie (Blowers) Colvin. In 1963 she married Theodore (Ted) Gordon who passed away in 2007. She graduated from Morrisville High School and worked as a secretary at the bank in Morrisville, at Queensboro Dairy in Canastota and at Knutson Brothers in Syracuse. The last 25+...

Donald "Scott" Quonce, 38, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2023. He spent much of his childhood in New York, attending Sandy Creek Central School and then moved to Shepherdsville, KY with his mother. After high school he served in the Army.  Scott is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Annabelle and Isabelle Quonce, his pops Donald (Jennifer Harbaugh) Quonce, his bros James (Amy) Quonce and David (Courtney Farmer) Quonce, his grandparents Phillip and...

Norma Sjuve, 86 passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on April 5, 2023 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. She was born in Highland Mills, NY on June 28, 1936. She married Kjell Sjuve in 1957, they were married for 53 years until he passed away in 2010. They were retired dairy farmers in Lacona, NY. Besides her husband she was predeceased by her parents Jerome and Margaret Stanfield, her son Einar Sjuve and 3 brothers Walter, Rod and Noel Stanfield, all of whom she...

Gaius L Fox, 72of Sandy Creek passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Gaius was born September 25, 1950 in Cortland, NY to Clinton and Iva Fox. He attended Marathon Schools. Gaius had worked construction for many years. He was a member of the Central New York Laborer’s Union and a member of the Mad River Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Nancy, and his beloved dog Rudy. He is survived by 2...

Kelley Linette Witter, age 58, 2723 State Rt 13, Altmar, NY, passed away Monday,  April 3, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, after a short admission.                 Kelley was born on February 20, 1965, daughter of Mary Witter, and lived most of her life in Tully, New York.  She is survived by her mother, Mary Witter, good friend Nezzi  Ponzo, and numerous aunts, uncles, and...

Paul Phillip Lechner, 81 of Pulaski passed away March 17, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. Paul was born in Reading, PA., the son of Samuel and Verna (Snyder) Lechner. He served in the United States Army from 1963-66. After his service he became a music teacher at Wilson School District in Berks County, PA. Among his survivors is his wife Victoria. There are no services at this time.