All Obituaries

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,...

Shirley A Lortie, 95 of Lacona passed away January 27, 2020 at Colonial Park Nursing Home in Rome, NY. Shirley was born January 15, 1925 in Sandy Creek to George W and Austie O (Thompson) Mizener. She was a graduate of Sandy Creek High School in 1943. She married George Fox in 1947. That marriage ended in divorce. She married Roger Lortie in 1970, he passed in 1999. Shirley had worked several places over her career and retired from Blount Lumber Company. Surviving are her 5 children; Linda...

Sidney Carl Hitchcock, 81 formerly of Richland, passed away January 26, 2020 at Loretto Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse. Sidney was born March 5, 1938 in Pulaski to Donald and Thelma (Crandall) Hitchcock. He graduated from Pulaski High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1956-60. Sidney was employed by Schoeller Paper in Pulaski for many years. He is survived by his brother Gary (Jeanne) Hitchcock of Pulaski and a brother Donald Hitchcock, Jr of West...

Grace E. Rogers, daughter of the late Charles and Edna Beck died at her home in Pulaski, New York on Sunday, January 19, 2020 surrounded by her family. Grace attended Lindenhurst High School where she was the drum majorette. She graduated from Cortland State Teachers College in 1954 where she met her husband, Jack Rogers. Grace also attended Syracuse University, and C.W. Post College in Westbury, New York. Grace taught elementary school for 37 years, primarily at Greene Avenue Elementary...

Viola Bond of Pulaski passed away January 18, 2020.   Viola was born May 22, 1926 in Rocky Station, VA to Shelby and Leona (Hinkle) Wallen.   She was married to Charles E. Bond on May 19, 1948.  Viola had worked for a time at GE in Syracuse and also for Gould in Watertown, NY. Viola was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Pulaski and enjoyed watching religious programs on TV. Surviving are her children;  Jeanette Kaiser, Scio, NY,  Charles K. Bond,...

Samuel Floyd Hagan, Sr. age 80 passed away at his home on January 13, 2020. Samuel was born June 27th, 1939 to Floyd and Ruth Hagan. He graduated from Mannsville Manor School in 1956.  He joined the United States Air Force after graduation and served for four years and trained as an aviation mechanic. He was in the first group of drivers licensed by the National Hot Rod Association for both Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Car class. At the U.S. Nationals in 1968, he broke into the six...

Marylou (Flower) Yerdon, age 84, a long-time resident of Redfield, NY passed away at Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown on January 12, 2020. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, friends and neighbors. She and her husband owned and perated the Tug Hill Diner for twelve years. Marylou was known for her feisty, yet good sense of humor. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Yerdon, devoted mother of Jan (Peter) Hathaway, Lori...

Arlon Fluett King, 85 of Pulaski, NY, passed in peace the morning of January 3, 2020, at Seneca Hills Manor.   Arlon was born to Charles Fluett and Grace Elizabeth King in Battle Creek, Michigan. He is survived by his identical twin brother Allan and sister Marleen. He was predeceased by his newborn son Michael, and by his older brother Donald.   Arlon spent his childhood and matured into a fine young man on the family farm in Colon, Michigan. This is where, at the age of...

Bethel “Betty” Kimball, 80, of Oswego passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Crouse Hospital. She was born in Sandy Creek on May 30, 1939, daughter of H. Lee and Eliza (Stewart) Weaver.  On June 14, 1959 she married John C. Kimball.  He passed away February 4, 2005. Betty was a home-maker and stay at home Mom who lived most of her life in Sandy Creek.  Betty’s life revolved around her family and anything that was in her power to give to them she...