All Obituaries

Bruce E Killam, 74 of Sandy Creek passed away Monday July 19, 2021. Bruce was born November 7, 1946 in Watertown, NY to Edward and Bethyl (White) Killam. He married Deborah  Wilcox November 29, 1969. Bruce served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1970 and was a Carpenter until his retirement. Bruce adored his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be...

Joshua D Allen, 33 of Sandy Creek passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021 in Rochester, NY. Josh was born August 29, 1987 in Watertown, NY to Bruce Cole and Tina Allen. He was a 2006 graduate of Sandy Creek High School. Josh was employed by Ray’s General Contracting in Rochester. Josh enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his mother and step father; Tina and John Gibbs, a daughter Arabella Lewis(Fiona Lewis mother of Arabella), siblings; Andrea (Brian) Brown, Ronald Gibbs, Julie Vincent,...

Carleton E. Phelps 81 Redfield Passed away Monday July 5th 2021 at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse. Born in Rome N.Y. July 18th 1939. Son  of Albert L. Phelps and Sarah E. Wilkinson. He was a graduate Of Camden Central High School. Married Adele L. Anstette. Retired From Camden Wire Oneida Ltd. A graduate of Jefferson Community College.    Surviving are sister Anita Lockhart Spainhower, three children daughter Yvonne E Phelps (Roy J Davis) and son...

Margie Tyfair -Ma/Gram/MeMe- passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones (as well as many rushing to be by her side) on July 1, 2021. Margie’s natural-born caretaking skill was seen early in her life- beginning with her own small brood of children (which eventually grew to 7). Her apt for nurturing extended into her life outside of the home: She served as a school nutrition technician (cafeteria lady) throughout the school systems in New York and Texas, kitchen...

Beulah M. Bellville, 84 formerly of Lacona passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at St. Luke’s in Oswego. Beulah was born on June 8, 1937 in Watertown, NY to Roy A. and Mildred M. (Look) Pickett and was the eldest of 6 children.  She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1955 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at Roberts Wesleyan College in 1959.  She began her teaching career at APW and then in Redfield, Orwell, and Sandy Creek, retiring in 1994.  She also...

Kathryn A Duger, 92 of Lacona passed away June 9, 2021 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation in Carthage, NY. Born June 5, 1929 in Turin, NY to Stanley and Eva (Sypher) Kingsbury. She attended school in Boonville before moving to the Fulton Area, where she graduated from Fulton High School in 1945. She attended Oswego State Teachers College for 2 years. Kathryn married Maynard Duger in April of 1948. She lived in Fulton and worked for the Fulton City School District until moving to Boylston...

Arthur S. Moyer, 69 of Mannsville, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, June 7, 2021. Art was born April 13, 1952 in Syracuse, NY to George and Geraldine Moyer. He graduated in 1970 from Sandy Creek Central School. Art married his wife almost 50 years ago, Carol Elkin on July 17, 1971. Art, a lifelong resident of the area,  was a member the Mason’s Union for 35 years. He and his family also operated J & J Sports in Sandy Creek for over 20 years. They also...

James P. Palmitese, 72, of Sandy Creek passed away at his home Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born March 10, 1949 in Oswego, NY to Fred and Helen (Doviak) Palmitese.  James was a dedicated High School Art Teacher at Mexico Academy, where he mentored many students, retiring in 2006. He also taught adult art classes in the community. He was a great artist and earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree, and Ph.D. James was also an avid sportsman with a great sense of humor that...

Harry L Babcock, II, 75 of Sandy Creek passed away Monday June 7, 2021 at Francis House in Syracuse. Harry was born November 13, 1845 in Canastota, NY to Harry L  and Margaret (Palmer) Babcock, Sr. He attended Oneida Schools and left one month before graduating to take over the family farm at age 17. He spent the rest of his career in farming. Harry is survived by his siblings Sue (Karl) Knobling, Steve (Tina) Babcock, Phil (Karen) Babcock, Sylvia (Roger) Hill, Dory (Paul) Lockerby,...

Richard David Krebs (Dick), 93 of Pulaski, NY passed away peacefully at his winter home in Palm Harbor, FL on May 25, 2021. He was born in Lancaster, PA, the son of Emma (Hertzler) and Charles H. Krebs. The family moved to Pulaski, NY where they started a dairy farm. Dick was a 1945 graduate of Pulaski School. 'Boris', as his friends called him, excelled in baseball and football and played on Championship Teams of both. He worked for 10 years at Fulton Boiler Works in Pulaski while...