All Obituaries

Irene Nellis, 84 of Lacona passed away July 15, 2019 at her home. Irene was born January 13, 1935 to the late Lynn and Ethel Petrie. She graduated from Adams Center School in 1952. After graduation she worked for a time at a mom and pop grocery store. Irene married Joe Nellis August 10, 1952 in Adams Center. After her marriage she worked at Snackery Restaurant of Sandy Creek for many years. She was a cashier and bookkeeper for Rod’s Big M. In 1971 they purchased the family farm and...

Tiffany Joy Martin (Eddie) 25, passed away on Sunday morning July 7, 2019. She was born on October 15, 1993 in Watertown, the daughter of Jeff Martin and Candy O’Donnell. After attending Pulaski Academy and Central Schools, she worked numerous jobs but most rewarding was staying at home to care for her three surviving beautiful children- Lilly (3), Ryker (2), and Rowan (4 months). Tiffany was always easy-going and kind to everyone she met. She loved her family, hanging out with her...

Judith “Judy” Shampine, 79, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. She was born March 26, 1940 in Carthage to the late Harry and Verna Greene. Judy married Clarence Shampine on June 28, 1958. She was a full-time homemaker, raising their 3 daughters, until the couple purchased the Carthage Book and Cigar Store in 1978. Clarence predeceased her in 1995. For the past 5 years Judy, her companion Don Burnett, and their beloved dog Daisy May have spent...

Philip D Rombach,78, of Lacona passed away July 1, 2019 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Phil was born February 15, 1941 in Richland, NY to Philip J and Ina (Cornwell) Rombach. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1959. Phil married Rita G carpenter June 27, 1971 in Boylston, NY. She died January 27, 2013 at home. Phil was a fabricator / welder and retired from Church & Dwight Company in Syracuse in 2006 and also worked at Syracuse China. He was a US Navy Veteran, Member of the Half...

 Russell M Janacek, 57 of Sandy Creek passed away at his home Wednesday June 26, 2019. Russ was born June 30, 1961 in Oswego to Roland and Frieda (Mead) Janacek. He graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1979 as an Honor Student and exceptional athlete. Russ attended Morrisville College for a time. He also had worked in the family business at Pulaski Roller Drome and Janacek Auction Service. Russ attended Vorea Community Church. He loved talking with anyone about cars and...

Julia J Badalato, 91 of Sandy Creek passed away Friday June 21, 2019 at Samaritan Medical center in Watertown, NY. Julia was born April 11, 1928 in Redfield, NY to William and Correan (Clifford) Hasseler. She attended Sandy Creek Schools. A marriage to Raymond Rice ended in divorce. She later married Frank Badalato. He passed in 1994. Surviving are her three children; Raymond Rice, john (Vickie) Rice and Joyce Rice; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Per Julia’s...

Sandra L Wood, 72 of Danville, GA and formerly of Sandy Creek, passed away Sunday June 16, 2019 at Southland Healthcare in Dublin, GA. Sandra was born February 12, 1947 in Sacramento, CA to Carl and Mildred (Johnson) Richardson.  She married James “Danny” Wood. Sandra enjoyed shopping, sewing, spending time with friends, trips to New York and spending time with her husband. Surviving are her husband Danny, daughter Danielle (James) McDonald, Watkinsville, GA; three sons...

Karyl Bettinger Moyer, aged 75 years, passed away at the Van Duyn rehabilitation center on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She fought hard for seven months but simply could not recover from injuries sustained from a fall on Thanksgiving Day. Karyl was born July 28, 1943, the eldest daughter of Howard (Bill) and Janet Bettinger of Pulaski, NY. She had younger siblings Michael Bettinger (Chris), Patrick Bettinger (Carolyn), Rebecca Bettinger Artessa, David Bettinger (Janelle) and Abby Bettinger Colvin...

Robert Christmas Evans Jr, 62 of Pulaski passed away at his home Sunday June 2, 2019.  Mr. Evans was born January 5, 1957 in Constableville, NY to Robert and Carrie (Kinney) Evans. He graduated from Pulaski Academy in 1977. He was a driver for Oswego County Opportunities. He enjoyed car racing and bowling. Surviving are his mother, Carrie a son Shane Evans of Pulaski. He was predeceased by his sister Katrina. Calling Hours will be Wednesday June 5th from 12-2pm at Summerville Funeral...

Desiree Beeman, 50, Adams passed away at Samaritan Medical Center May 29, 2019. After graduating from Sandy Creek Central School, she often went back and worked as a substitute teacher.  She will be greatly missed by anyone she crossed paths with.  She will be remembered as the caring “Nana” that everyone loved.  Desiree is survived by her husband Edward her daughter Kayla her son in law Michael and her princess Mila who was her whole world.  A...