All Obituaries

Walter went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Walter was born June 20,1928 in Oberstreu, Germany to Richard & Emma Loerzel. He grew up in a large family, during time of war, and the hardships he faced, shaped him into the man he was. Walter excelled in bicycle racing and received many medals and trophies for his achievements. Walter immigrated to the U.S. in 1952 and was drafted into the army in 1953. He married his wife, Elizabeth Ashmore (Betty) in...

Kenneth Donald Youngs of Jordan, NY passed away on March15, 2024. He was 86. Kenneth was born on May 5,1937 to Ernest and Florence Youngs in Marlton, NJ, a small town near Philadelphia. His family moved to Reeds Corners, NY when he was a young child. He married his childhood sweetheart Carol Henry in 1956 at the Reeds Corners Congregational Church going on to have four children David, Andrew, Timothy and Jeffrey. Kenneth and Carol were married for over 66 years. Ken was an electrician for...

Wendy A. Cavanaugh of Elbridge passed away on March 15th 2024. Wendy graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BA degree in 1969. She taught for several years and then worked at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse in Cardiac Care and for over 25 years as an EEG Technician. Wendy was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Alice Cavanaugh, and her niece Sarah Heffron-O’Donnell. Wendy is survived by her sisters Diane O’Donnell of Camillus, Laurie Wright of Lockport,...

Patricia L. DeRue (60) of Jordan, passed away on March 9th, with her family by her side. Patti was born in Sodus in 1963 and has resided in Jordan for many years.  She graduated from LeMoyne College and University at Buffalo Law School. Patti practiced law for many years, served as a Town Justice in Elbridge for 12 years, and served as a Family Court Magistrate in Onondaga County for 16 years. Patti is survived by her loving husband, David Arno, her children Justin and Robert DeRue,...

Richard L. Warwick, 84, of Auburn, formerly of Cato passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, 3/8/24. Born in Syracuse, Richard lived in Cato before moving to Auburn five years ago. He was a Navy veteran. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 2018 and his daughter Shirley Pesca in 2020. Surviving are his grandson Charles (Debra) Stewart and great grandson Liam. Services will be private. 

John H. Mosher 74, died unexpectedly at home on March 7, 2024. Born in Syracuse and lived in Cicero the son of the late John and Patricia (Richman)Mosher. He graduated from Henninger High School and OCC in drafting. He was a production designer for Daikin Corporation prior to retirement. He was an avid fisherman in his youth and a gun collector. He enjoyed his corvette and going to Turning Stone Casino. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother William. He is survived by nephews...

Ronald K. Harris, 59, of Auburn passed away Sunday Feb. 25, 2024 in Auburn Community Hospital. Ron grew up in Jordan and was a 1984 graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School. He moved to Auburn in 1985 and he has been employed at Wegmans starting in 1990. He was predeceased by his mother Diane and his father Kenneth. Surviving are his wife Mary King Harris, brother Jeff Harris, sisters Christy Kimrey and Melanie Street, stepfather Edward Brant, stepmother Sandra Harris, stepbrothers David...

Doris Howes, 90, Memphis, NY passed away at home, February 24, 2024surrounded by her family. Doris was born October 4, 1933 in the Town of Van Buren to Charles and Juanita Snow. Raised on the family farm, she graduated from Jordan High School. Doris was a member of the Jordan United Methodist Church, where she was part of the nursery care team and prepared desserts for their community dinners. She baked pies for the Jordan Fall Festival and volunteered for the JEACB Food Pantry. She was the...

Edith Smith, 94, of Jordan/Memphis, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024. She was born November 15, 1929, to the late Henry and Cecelia Burke. She graduated from Jordan High School and was a member of the Memphis First Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Howard) Jones of Memphis: granddaughter, Wendy (Steve) Williams, of Memphis, grandson, Kelly Jones, of Weedsport: great grandchildren, Tyler (Ashley) Williams, Zachary (Carley) Williams, and Carrie Williams. Edith is...

Daniel F. Edgbert, 85, of Weedsport passed away on February 17, 2024 at home. Survived by Marsha Wood Edgbert, his wife of 63 years, their children: Joey, David, Vicki Edgbert and Jeanette (Dave) Murray. Granddaughters Kaylee Murray (Cory Gefell), Sara (Beau) Stenson and great grandchildren Ava and Lucas Stenson. A sister-in-law Annie (Lee) Edgbert and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Iva Cushing Edgbert and siblings Pauline, Charles, Edythe, Elsie, James,...