All Obituaries

Clayton J. Allen Sr. (Joe), 68, of Elbridge, NY went to be with the Lord on September 6 after a long illness. Joe was born in Syracuse in 1951 to parents Clayton and Rita. He graduated from Henninger High in 1969. He retired from SU after 40 years of service from the Physical Plant/ RDSS maintenance departments. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, wrestling and spending time with his family and friends. He had a larger than life personality and loved to make everyone laugh. He especially enjoyed...

John J. Weslowski, 78, of Old Rt. 31, Jordan went home to be with his Lord on August 27th at Upstate University Hospital. For the past three years he was a resident of Auburn Rehabilitation and Health Center surrounded by a staff he dearly loved. Born in Syracuse, Dec. 7, 1940 to Joseph and Helen Weslowski, John lived in Jordan since 1980. He graduated in 1959 from West Genesee High School and served in the US Army from 1960-1963. He was machinist for Armstrong Mold Co. of East Syracuse...

John Robert O’Connor, 61, of Cato passed away Saturday at home. Born in Auburn, John lived Port Byron and Red Creek before moving to the town of Cato. He retired from the NYS Canal System where he was a maintenance supervisor. John enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors. Surviving are his wife of 44 years Valerie Phair O’Connor, four children James (Kim) O’Connor, Daniel (Angela) O’Connor, Erin (Harold Frisbee) O’Connor, and Amber Lawless, his father James...

Barbara Beam (Boosalis) went home to her heavenly Father on Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was born February 21, 1951 in Santa Monica, California to Anthony and Mary Boosalis. When she was 17 years old she realized her need for a Savior and accepted Him as her only way to Heaven. Thus began a life of service for her Lord. She married her love, Charles Beam, on May 17, 1980.  To this union were born 5 children, two of whom she is meeting up with again in Heaven. Barbara loved her family...

Arthur Bert Larkin, 84, formerly of Elbridge, passed away Saturday, August 17th, at his home in Chaumont NY. Following graduation from Solvay High School, he joined the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1957. After retiring from Allied Chemical, he drove school bus for JE School District for 10 years. He was a member and past chief of Elbridge Fire Dept. He was a member of Elbridge Community Church and after moving he became a member of Chaumont Presbyterian Church. He is...

Janet L. Jenks, 73, of Elbridge, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 2019. Janet was born on February 15, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Lloyd and Olive Perkins. She graduated from Bowling Green High School and Bowling Green State University. She was an elementary school teacher in the Jordan-Elbridge School District for over 30 years. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, gardening and playing games.   Janet was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother....

Donald Bard, 92, of Jordan passed away August 11th surrounded by his family. A life-long resident of Jordan, Don dedicated his life to serving his family, friends and community. He was a pivotal member of the Jordan Community Council, Jordan United Methodist Church, and the Jordan Fall Festival. Don also pioneered the community Little League organization  and he was recognized with a plaque on the Jordan-Elbridge Wall of Honor. He formerly served on the Elbridge Town Board. Employed by...

Gladys Irene (Clements) DiRisio, 92 of Jordan passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2019,surrounded by her loving family.  She was born and remained a lifelong resident of Jordan.  Gladys retired from the OCC Bursars Office. She enjoyed all things in nature and captured its beauty through travel, camping and in her photography. Her unwavering faith, love, compassion, kindness and wisdom have left a mark on all who knew her. Her life’s passion was cooking and caring for...

Mertie Comstock, 81, of Elbridge passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Survived by her loving husband, Al and daughters Margaret and Barbara and grandchildren Ben, Corinne, Clay, and Annelise. Services were private. The family would like to express appreciation to Hospice of CNY and 3C staff at VanDuyn.

Kathy A. Farnham,70, of Elbridge passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Commons on St. Anthony St. Born in Syracuse, Kathy lived in the Jordan-Elbridge for most of her adult life. Her husband Robert C. Farnham died in 1992. She was formerly employed at Walmart in Auburn. Surviving are 2 sons Robert C. Farnham Jr. and Jason I. Farnham, a daughter Melissa M. Farnham, 6 grandchildren and special friend Colin Taft. Private graveside services were in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan.