All Obituaries

Cynthia Wallace, 97, passed away peacefully November 21, 2021 at the Finger Lakes Center for Living in Auburn.  She was born in 1923 to missionary parents in southern China.  She met Hugh Wallace at Oregon State College, and after marrying they moved to New York State in 1943.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University.  They resided in Schenectady, Syracuse, Camillus, Ithaca, and Elbridge.  She worked the office at the Amphionola Shop in Elbridge, which...

Roger W. Shalala, 80, of Elbridge passed away Nov. 20, 2021. Born in Torrington, Conn in 1941, moved to Syracuse in 1942 and to Elbridge in 1966. He graduated from Smith Tech in 1959 and then served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1963.  Roger was employed with Wegmans Food Markets for 22 years before becoming a Home Health Aide with All Metro Health Care in 2009. He was a long time member of the Elbridge Community Church and he was a Life Member of the Elbridge Fire Department where he...

S Elizabeth (Betty) Wheeler passed away peacefully on the family farm after a remarkable 107 years. She is predeceased by her husband Phil and survived by her three children, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  In her hometown she is probably best remembered as a tough seventh grade math teacher.  However, many of her former students credit Betty for their future success. She grew up in the Adirondacks which was a special place for Betty and her family throughout her...

Richard Elwyn Hay, 75, of Jordan originally from Cortland passed away on Nov. 7, 2021. He was a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. He was well known in the Cortland and Ithaca areas for playing in many bands. Surviving are his wife Jacqueline, children Ricky Hay, Nicole (Joe) Donabella, Jessica (Brad) Carbona, Jennifer Hay, 8 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, sister and brother-in-laws and friends in the Jordan and Cortland areas. Calling hours will be 5-7pm Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at the Bush...

On November 7th, 2021, Frank Skardinski of Jordan, NY passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67 to be with the Lord. Frank was a retired Industrial Electrician formerly employed by Allied Chemical, NUCOR Steel Co. and taught adult education for BOCES part time. Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman and took great pride in the sport. He looked forwardto the fall season to hunt with his beloved son, brothers, nephews, family, and friends. He shared many memorable hunting and fishing trips...

Gerald T. Williams, 76, of Jordan, NY died Wednesday at home after a brief illness.  He was surrounded by loved ones.  Jerry attended Auburn Community College and was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam.  He retired as Head Operator of the Onondaga County Dept. of Water Environmental Protection.  He had a passion for music, antiquing, and refinishing furniture as well as being an avid NASCAR racing fan.  He is survived by his wife Margaret, his children...

Adam James Brown, 39, of Elbridge died Nov. 2, 2021 after battling a rare form of cancer. Adam was born in Syracuse to parents Alan and Cynthia (Ross) Brown. He worked as a production manager for Deep Dairy in Waterloo, NY. Adam is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Stephanie (Jenner) Brown, children  Wyatt, Emmett, and Maggie Brown, mother Cynthia (Ross) Brown, parents-in-law  Stephen and Susan (Vollmer) Jenner, brothers-in-law Cory Jenner (Melissa) and Kyle Jenner...

Ruth Darlene Walburger, 79, of Jordan passed away Thursday. Born in Penargyle, PA, Darlene was a 1960 graduate of Tully High School and she was formerly employed at the Rescue Mission in Syracuse serving as a medic.  Darlene devoted much time as a volunteer with area ambulance corps. She was a member of the Church of God. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Carl H. Walburger, son Stephen (Patricia), daughters Pamela Smith, and Sharon Grant, 6 grandchildren and 7 great...

Ethel Ebling, 91, of Jordan passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2021. Family members were at her side.  Ethel is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Craig) Miller and four grandchildren, Charles (Amy) Trexler, Kevin (Mary) Trexler, Carrie (Jason) Mocyk and Katie Powers.  She was also Gigi to nine great-grandchildren.  Ethel was born in Orange, NJ and lived in Bergan County until she moved to the Syracuse area in 1977 to be with family.  As a secretary for...

Caroline Redmond Smith, 99, formerly of Jordan, NY and Leesburg, FL passed away on October 17, 2021at Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse, NY. She was born in Jordan, NY on September 28, 1922.  She retired from her position as a Secretary for the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District Office in 1983.  She, along with her husband Arthur, moved to Mid Florida Lakes in Leesburg, FL for the next 35 years.  Family and friends remember her as an incredibly strong, kind, loving,...