All Obituaries

Maria T Heckle, 70 of Pulaski passed away Monday January 17, 2022 at Oswego Hospital. Maria was born August 4, 1951 in Oneida, NY to Irvin and Millie (Anguish) Bishop. She graduated from Oneida High School in 1969. She married Joseph Heckle. Maria had worked for Kozma’s Auto parts for ten years before retiring. She was a member of the NYS Muzzleloaders Association and traveled throughout New York State doing re-enactments with her husband Joe. Surviving is her husband Joseph, a son...

Sharon Marie Johnston, 79, of Mannsville, NY, passed away on Wednesday January 5, 2022 with her beloved husband of 60 years by her side.   She was born on June 23, 1942 at her family home in Lacona, NY, daughter of Wesley and Agnes (Ridgeway) Tyfair.   She graduated from Sandy Creek Central School and married Albert Ernest Johnston on January 21, 1961.  Through the years she worked at a sewing factory in Adams, NY, waitressed at River Valley Inn and Sealys restaurants,...

Everett E. Miller, the son of Julian and Beulah (Claflin) Miller, was born in Sandy Creek, NY on November 30,1934, and passed away on December 20, 2021. He was a 1952 graduate of Sandy Creek Central School and married Betty Shirley in July of 1957. Everett owned and operated a dairy form until 1990 and produced maple syrup until 2007. He has been a past town councilman, treasurer of Eastern Milk Producers, A.S.C.S. committee member, extension service counsel, Agway Petroleum local chairman....

Jeanie “Beanie” Battles born July 2, 1983 in Sandy Creek, passed away on December 16, 2021. Jeannie was the daughter of Jeff Gibbs and Billie Jean Hollis. She was survived by her three children; Kaleb Robinson, Abbie Battles and Owen Battles along with her beloved grandson Karson Rogers, and so many more she considered family. Jeanie left behind many siblings as well as many friends. Jeanie was predeceased by her brother Derick Mattice. Jeanie had the biggest, most giving heart....

Robert M Bachar, 83 of Sandy Pond, NY passed away Friday December 10, 2021 at Carthage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Robert was born January 6, 1938 in Syracuse, NY to Michael and Elizabeth (Sefca) Bachar. He attended Sandy Creek High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school. Robert went though basic training at Sampson Air Force Base and was stationed in Texas and Wyoming during his service. He married Arlene Rozonkiewiecz December 15, 1959 at the Fernwood...

Michael DeBlois Jr.47 .of N.Syracuse passed away unexpectedly on Dec.10th 2021. Mike is survived by both parents of Largo FL. He graduated from Fowler high school in 1993 on honor roll. Mike worked for the American Red Cross for 15 years saving lives. Mike was very loved and he will be truly missed. A celebration of life is being planned for January.

Randy A McNitt, 56 of Lacona passed away unexpectedly Monday November 29, 2021. Calling Hours will be Monday December 6, 2021 from 12-2pm at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sandy Creek Fire hall at 4pm. Randy was born December 20, 1964 in Watertown to Richard and Sally (Gladle) McNitt. He attended Sandy Creek School and was employed by Local 1822 Laborer’s Union, Massena, NY for the last 32 years. Randy Married Teri VanBuren September...

Martha Elizabeth Coyer, 86 formerly of Orwell, passed away Sunday November28, 2021 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Martha was born August 12, 1935 in Orwell, NY to Otto and Francis (Delauney) Hauer. She was a graduate of APW School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. She had worked for Oswego Hospital. She married Elmer K Coyer.  Martha was a member of Pine Meadows Wesleyan Church and Pilgrim Holiness Church in Pierrepont Manor. She was an avid seamstress, quilter,...

Nancy L. Brosch, 60 of Sandy Creek, NY. Passed away suddenly Saturday November 27, 2021. She was born on November 26, 1961 in Watertown, NY to Ralph and Betty (Groves) Lundgren.   She graduated from Pulaski Academy Central School in 1981. She attended and graduated from JCC with an associate degree in business. She worked for Addis Company, Empsall’s, and retired from National Grid after 20 years of service.    She married Scott Brosch on July 23,1983 at Park...

Shirley Casler Widrig, 92 of Boylston passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 after a brief stay at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse, NY. Prior to that, Shirley had resided at Camillus Ridge Terrace in Camillus, NY for nearly two years. Shirley was born in Lorraine, NY on September 29, 1929. She was the daughter of Ferd and Edith Zufelt Casler.  She attended school in Lorraine and graduated from Adams High School before moving to Lacona where she met R. Victor...