All Obituaries

Harold L. Meaker, 76, of Jordan was called home by our Lord the evening of Nov.14, 2019. A native and life resident of the Jordan area, Harold was a 1961 graduate of Jordan High School. Being the son of a dairy farmer kept him busy during his early years. Later he worked for the Town of Elbridge Highway Dept., D.W. Winkleman Construction Co., and he retired from the Village of Jordan DPW after 27 years of service. Harold loved to fish and hunt. He was proud of his long time membership in the...

Cynthia M. (Lippert) Maslak, 62, of Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 3, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was at home at the time of her passing surrounded by her loving family. Residing in Memphis for most of her life, she was a 1975 graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School and received her Nursing Degree from Crouse Irving School of Nursing. Cindy spent much of her career as an OB/GYN nurse and Lactation Consultant at Crouse...

Beatrice “Bea” Skellington,71,of Weedsport passed away October 30, 2019 after a short illness. Bea was born in Syracuse, the daughter of George and Ellen Hawkey, and she  graduated from Solvay High School. Bea resided most of her life in the Weedsport area. She was a homemaker and later worked in various positions in manufacturing and retail. Bea enjoyed visiting and playing games with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sisters Ellen...

Barton R. Somes, 94, of Jordan passed away Wednesday at the Commons in Auburn. Born in Jacks Reef, Bart was a life resident of the area. A 1942 graduate of Jordan High School, Bart was a dairy farmer for over 50 years. He was a member of the JE Seniors and a faithful longtime member of the Jordan United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by a grandson Brent B. Somes on Nov.16, 2018. Surviving are his wife of 75 years, Shirley “Honey” Bentley Somes, son Gary (Linda) Somes,...

Wanda M. Bard, 91, of Jordan passed away October 2nd surrounded by her family. A life-long resident of Jordan, Wanda dedicated her life to raising her family and being involved in the community. She played an integral part in establishing the Jordan Pool, where she taught swimming lessons and helped to sell membership tickets. Wanda volunteered at the Jordan Fall Festival for over 70 years. She also worked for 7 years at the Onondaga County Health Department. Wanda was active in a monthly...

On September 30, 2019, Aleksandra Maria Vesosky, 86, of Elbridge, passed away suddenly. Aleksandra was born in Wilno, Poland. Having survived exile to Siberia during WWII, she and her family eventually settled in Weedsport, NY. She has lived in Elbridge since 1971. Aleksandra attended Alfred University and Syracuse University studying Ceramics and Fine Arts. She had a passion for art and learning. Aleksandra volunteered her time teaching art to children and enjoyed being a judge of youth...

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...