All Obituaries

Floyd J. Fletcher 77 of Horton St. Weedsport passed away Thursday. Born in Auburn, Floyd lived in Jordan before moving to Weedsport several years ago. He formerly was employed at New Process Gear and later Miller Bottling Plant where he was skilled machine repairman. Floyd was a Civil War buff, and a collector of antique clocks, toys and guns. He was predeceased by his grandson Brent and a special friend Carol Bowen Ford.   Surviving are his children Donna (Walter) Trumble, James...

William C. Hardy, 82 of Jordan passed away Wednesday in the Commons on St. Anthony Street. Bill was a life resident of Jordan, a 1955 graduate of Jordan High School and a Navy veteran having served from 1955 to 1959. He was a member of the American Legion S-K Post 1324 of Auburn. He formerly was employed at Allied Chemical. Bill enjoyed camping, fishing and woodworking. He was predeceased by his sisters Florence Cook and Betty McMillan. Surviving are his wife Monica Brogan Hardy, son...

Shirley A. Polmanteer, 86 of Memphis passed away Thursday morning at the Iroquois Nursing Home after a spirited battle with Alzheimer’s.  Born and raised in Phoenix, NY she attended Phoenix High School. For the last several years, Shirley lived in Memphis. Know by many as “Grandma Shirl”, she was a great cook and homemaker and she enjoyed working in her flower garden and around the family farm with her husband Gene. For many years Shirley was a waitress at...

Richard F. Stevens passed peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 5th surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Richard is predeceased by his parents Francis and Jane and his sister Sharon. He is survived by his wife of 51 Louise, his children Lisa (Todd) Moore, Thomas ( Shannon) Stevens, and Ami (Wells) Wickwire. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Richard spent many years as a Village of Jordan Trustee and working many years as a...

Sonja (Johnson)Kuhns, 80, renowned Kosher Caterer, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Monday, September 3, 2018, surrounded by loving family and devoted puppies. Sonja Johnson was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on February 28, 1938 to Rose and John Johnson. She graduated from Central High School and attended S.U. to study accounting. Sonja was a member of First English Lutheran Church, which is where she met her husband, Myers “Kay”...

Timothy Charles Michael Stone passed away on September 2, 2018in the comfort of his home.  Tim was born on March 14, 1984 in Syracuse, N.Y.  and graduated from the N.Y.S. School for the Blind. He was an active participant at the Westcott Dayhab and the Vineyard Church.Throughout his life, Tim blessed those around him with his winning smile, clever sense of humor, and friendly personality. Tim is survived by his parents, Rev. Dr. James A. Stone and Mrs. Michelle (Charles) Buckle;...

Linda M. Morano, 68, of Baldwinsville passed away Friday at St. Joseph’s Hospital after becoming ill at home. Born in Syracuse, Linda lived in Memphis several years before moving to the Town of Clay.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.   Her faith and love of Jesus were a part of her everyday life. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Leatrice Morgan and Grandmother Mildred Vogelsang. Surviving are her husband Rev. Joseph R. Morano, children Thomas...

Beverly J. Morrill, 68, of Weedsport passed away Friday in Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Marcellus where she spent growing up, later moving to the Jordan-Elbridge area before moving to the Town of Brutus. Beverly was an active member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Mottville. Her family loved her dearly as did many. She will be sorely missed.  Bev was predeceased by her parents William and Margaret Coleman, and her sister Ruth. Surviving are her husband James D. Morrill,...

Michael Thomas Shippey, 37, of Jordan passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday August 21, 2018.  A 1999 graduate of Jordan Elbridge High School, Mike worked as a warehouse manager for Trinity Commissary Services in Liverpool NY.  Mike enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, and anything to fulfill his need for speed.  He cherished family, friends and his dog ‘Cuse.  Surviving are his wife Christina (Benati) Shippey; his mother Kelly (Benny Demperio) Shippey;...

Christopher Lee Pille, 35, of Weedsport passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Born in Auburn, Chris lived in Red Creek before moving to Weedsport. He was employed with WeCare as a truck driver. Chris enjoyed the outdoors especially when fishing and hunting. Surviving are his father and step mother Daniel and Laurie Pille, his mother Bonnie Anderson, son Trevor, daughters Allison and Chloe, fiance Amanda Ellis/Anthony, brother Adam (Missy) Pille, sister Kimberly Pille, aunts, uncles, and...