All Obituaries

Juanita A. Eadon, 74, of Camillus passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Born in Syracuse Juanita lived in Camillus for the past 25 years. For several years she was employed as a nurse’s aide. Juanita enjoyed bowling and she was an avid NY Giants and SU fan. She was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Eleanor Slate, daughter Karen Faith Slate, siblings Mellissa, Cynthia, Steven, and Raymond. Surviving are two sons John (Karen) Eadon and Michael (Jennifer Valentine) Eadon, several...

Gordon H. Wood, 86, of Weedsport passed away Nov. 9, 2022 at home.  Born in Rome, NY, Gordie formerly lived in Jordan before moving to the Weedsport area in 1974. He was the son Charles and Thelma Percy Wood who predeceased him. He was a mechanic working at different garages over the years and later he operated a snow mobile parts business. Gordie was active in stock car racing and he belonged to the Midstate Vintage Stock Car club. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his...

John S. “Jack” Pille, 85, of Jordan passed away Monday Nov. 7, 2022 in Auburn Memorial Hospital. Born in Jordan, Jack was a life resident. He attended Jordan High School and served in the Navy from1955 to 1961. He was employed 40 years with P&C Foods retiring in 1999. Jack was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 317. He was passionate about golf and he played every chance he could. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be in Maple...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Michael Gage, 59, of Memphis, NY (Jacks Reef) passed away on October 29, 2022. Jeff was born January 25,1963 in Cheektowaga, NY to Carolyn Ann Gage and Alfred Lee Gage. Jeff graduated from New Berlin High School in 1981 and went on to receive his Associates Degree from Herkimer Community College. With is degree, Jeff worked as a Senior Programmer for Computer Aid Inc. through NYS Department of Transportation. Jeff was a lover of sports. He was a diehard Cowboys,...

Brett Albert Simmons, of Elbridge left this world on the 26th of October 2022 at the age of 63. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. He enjoyed roadside hunting in his Camaro, golfing, terrorizing the neighborhood, and sitting on the porch with his wife of 38 years Peggy and his kids. If he wasn’t home he could be found in the garages of one of his brothers. Born Dec. 31, 1958, he was a graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School and a Navy veteran. Brett...

Elaine G. Keefe, 97, formerly of Liverpool went to Heaven on Oct. 20, 2022 from the Commons in Auburn. She was a wonderful wife, mother, best friend, grandmother and great grandmother. Elaine loved family and Kitty Cats. She was predeceased by her husband John, parents Walter and   Josephine  Nadobny Lange, and sisters Anna Ruth Lange and Virginia M. Frasier and son-in-law Gordon McLaughlin. Surviving are her daughter Doreen McLaughlin, two grandsons Dan (Annette) and Kyle...

Norman Howes, 96, Memphis, NY passed away Saturday, October 1st after a short illness. Norm was born May 20, 1926, and was raised in Jordan, NY. Norm retired from Carrier Corporation in 1991 and was a lifelong farmer with his father-in-law and sons. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII. Norm was a member of the Jordan United Methodist Church where he was very generous with his time and served on the JE Area Church Board. He drove for Meals on Wheels and JET bus. He served as a...

Jordan McClure, 26, of Weedsport gained his fishing spot in Heaven on September 25, 2022. Born in Syracuse, NY to his mother Lisa McClure of Weedsport and father Tony Brock of Pennellville. Jordan attended Jordan-Elbridge High School and lived most of his life in Jacks Reef before moving to Weedsport. His love for fishing, family and friends was endless. He loved to send food recipes to his family. We know Jordan’s love for food was his favorite thing to do along with fishing....

William R. Scranton, 81, of Elbridge passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Born in Dubuque, Iowa he was the son of Paul and Clarissa Scranton. William retired from Hanson Aggregates. He loved to build Hot Rods and he enjoyed his mornings with his best friend playing catch and eating cookies and peanut butter with “Sophie”. Surviving are two children, Susan Smokoski of Auburn and Robert (Tricia) Scranton of Weedsport, 3 grandchildren Christopher (Paige) Smokoski, Kayla Smokoski,...

Robert W. Hawkey, 57, passed away on September 18, 2022 after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, NY on September 4, 1965, he was a lifelong resident of Jordan Elbridge. He loved nature and was able to enjoy hunting and fishing until his illness prevented him. There are no calling hours and burial services will be at Belle Isle Cemetery at the convenience of the family.