All Obituaries

Diane M Labenski, 74 of Pulaski passed away at her home Monday, March 30, 2020. Diane was born April 22, 1945 in Watertown, NY to Lem and Jeanette (Fuller) Wilder. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1963. Diane married Richard Labenski in 1970. Mr. Labenski died in 1998. Diane enjoyed knitting, crocheting, watching TV, her dogs and the lobster her son sent her each year. Surviving are her children; Eileen Labenski, Richard Labenski, Jr., Leslie (Al) Barone, Lisa Labenski; sisters,...

Joseph A. Fowler, age 78, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the family home of his daughter Christine and Erick, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was the son of Lloyd and Helena Fowler of Lyons, NY and graduated from the Lyons High School in 1959.  Joe attended college at SUNY Albany where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree and then went west to obtain his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Montana, Missoula.  Joe was a lifelong school...

John Joseph Kennedy, Jr. of Berryville, VA passed away on March 20, 2020. He was born in Struthers, OH on March 28, 1930. He was the son of the late John J and Ethel Kennedy. He lived both in New York and Virginia.   John is survived by two daughters; Bridget (John) Cormack of Lake Frederick, VA, Debra Carnes of Lacona, NY, three sons; Kirk Kennedy of Herndon, VA, Kevin (Jackie) Kennedy of Ashburn, VA, and John Kennedy, III of Reston, VA. He is also survived by his brother;...

  Martha K Rowland, 77 of Lacona, passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 at her home after an over 20-year battle with MS. Martha was born February 3, 1943 in Astabula, Ohio to Paul and Eleanor (Pat) Skufca. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1961. Martha married Richard Rowland July 1, 1961. She was a devout Catholic. Her children were her life, she loved word games, reading, cooking, music, playing cards, gardening crocheting, playing guitar and singing. She is survived by...

Kip Lee Ballou at the age of 47 passed away Monday March 9, 2020 at his home in Lacona, NY. His Memorial Service will be held Sunday March 15th 4pm at Summerville Funeral Home in Sandy Creek, NY with family and friends all welcomed. A Calling Hour will precede the service starting at 3pm. Lets all celebrate the amazing life of Kip on his birthday, the beginning, middle and end on a special day. Kip was born March 15th 1972 in Watertown, NY. He lived in Lacona, NY his entire life. Kip was...

Marjorie E McWilliams,91 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday March 3, 2020 at Oswego Hospital. Marjorie was born July 9, 1928 in Binghamton to William and Ethel (McClain) Seeley. She married Robert McWilliams, he passed in 2011. Marjorie attended Church at Unity Acres for many years. She was the director of the Richland Family Center for 18 years and enjoyed gardening and doll collecting. Surviving are her children Patricia (Bill) Miller, Diana (Ronald) Fox, Bobby (Nancy) McWilliams, David...

William I. Price, 84 of Pulaski passed away at his home Tuesday February 25, 2020. William was born September 20, 1935 in Madrid, NY to John and Gwendolyn (Jones) Price. He attended Waddington Schools. William served in the United States Air Force from 1952-53. He married Charlotte Kinney in Madrid in 1953. William had worked in construction for many years. William loved the outdoors and spending time with his family. He is survived by 2 daughters; Sharon and Darlene, many grandchildren...

Christal A. Ashby, age 64, of Millbury, MA,formerly of Redfield and Camden passed away suddenly on February 26, 2020. Christal and her twin sister Christine were born June 19,1955 to Charles (Bud) LaCelle and Mary Jolene (Cole) LaCelle of Orwell, NY. Christal was a 1973 graduate of Sandy Creek Central School.  She is survived by her children, grandchildren, mother, her brother Jim (Wanda) LaCelle, her sisters Christine Ward and Becky (Sonny) Scheppard, nieces Cassie, Corinne, Lacey,...

Robert L Thomas, 92 of Pulaski passed away February 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born March 29, 1927 in Pulaski to Lee and Pearl (McLaughlin) Thomas. He attended Pulaski High School, class of 1945. Robert served in the United States Navy from 1945-46. He married Valerie Kallmeyer, together they owned and operated the Picture Frame Shop in Pulaski for many years. After that he was a job developer for Oswego County Dept. of Social Services until he retired. He was...

Barbara Jean Holbrook, daughter of Clinton and Mary Woolson (Sweet) and William Sweet went to be with the Lord on January 31,2020. She is survived by her four children; Bonnie (Tom) Finnerty, John M (Debbie) Holbrook, Chadwick Holbrook, Kathleen (Stacy) Cooper, her dear friend George Heitzman, sister-in-law Bette Woolson, her beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, sister Gladys Fox and step sister Wilma Currier,...