All Obituaries

June Louise Perraut, 86, (known as Toni or June Bug) passed away May 15 at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse. June resided in Meridian, NY for 57 years.  She retired after 30 years as an OR Tech at Auburn Memorial Hospital.   June was predeceased in 2012 by her husband, Milo W. Perrault after 59 years of marriage.  She is survived by her three children, Andy (Deb) Perrault, Tim (Judy) Perrault and Cindy (Steve) Geery; 2 brothers, Gordan McLaughlin...

Doretta Jean Shants, 94, formerly of Baldwinsville and Fulton passed away Friday at the St. Luke Health Services Nursing Home, Oswego.  Born in Leeds, Ontario, Canada, Doretta was the daughter of the late Harold and Eva Gray. She was the widow of Warren W. Shants who died in 2000. Doretta was employed as a painter at the former Syracuse China Co. and for several years she was a self-employed hairdresser. Doretta liked crafts, travelling, her home and yard, but she especially she enjoyed...

Linda A. (Reome) Fisher, 65, of Memphis, NY passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by a loving family. Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael J. Fisher, son Michael D. (Rachel), daughter Brandie Ashby (Michael), and daughter Lynda Whiting (Rick), 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a brother Edward Reome, sister Darlene Overend (Donald). Linda was predeceased by her parents Earl & Simone Reome, 3 brothers, her mother-in-law Virginia Fisher. Services will be private.

James P. Rusyniak , a.k.a. Beaner, 70 of Elbridge passed away peacefully with his children at his side. Born in Syracuse, the son of George P. and Mary Nowey Rusyniak, he lived in Elbridge for 46 years. He was a 1968 graduate of West Genesee High School. He was a farmer most of his life, was the manager of Martisco Bean Co., and retired from FedX. Every Sunday he enjoyed reading the paper at the top of the hill on the farm and was a daily customer at the Elbridge restaurant...

Danielle Marie Horner, 51, of Port Byron died unexpectedly on Friday, April 24, 2020. She is survived by her parents John & Jeanette Horner of Elbridge and Zephyrhills, son Michael David Demascole of NY, one granddaughter Maya Demascole, daughter Ashley Elaine Horner of FL, 3 brothers John lll, Joel (Lori), Jeffrey (Tina) Horner, nephew John Wesley Horner, and niece Lizzie Ann Horner. She was predeceased by her only sister Tania Marcelle Horner in 2001. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Bill Crews (Crews Automotive) passed on peacefully April 18th, leaving his wife Carolyn, daughters Lisa Grande (Zuma) and Michelle Lawless Crews (Michael Timmons), brother Barry Crews, and countless friends.  Predeceased by his parent Leslie and Dorothy Crews. Bill was a sweet, kind and generous man; a legendary car guy and dragster with his '57 Corvette.  Private services. Donations: Elbridge Community Church, 109 E. Main St. Elbridge, NY...

Gregory A. Roth, 69, of Syracuse passed away Thursday. He was the son of Albert and Violet Roth. Surviving are two sisters Cynthia Burdick and Charmaine Bartlett, nieces and nephews. Private burial will be in Assumption Cemetery.

Patricia McPeak Ely,76, of Weedsport passed away unexpectedly Friday at home. Born in Syracuse, Pat was the daughter of James and Alice Moore McPeak. She was the widow of Charles H. Ely Sr. who died in 2007. Surviving are two sons Charles (Petie) Ely, Jr. of Ladson, SC and Timothy Ely of Weedsport and her sister Katherine McPeak, a member of  the  Sisters of St. Joseph in Latham. A private Committal and burial service will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles with the Rev....

Scott B. Miller, 59, of Cato passed away suddenly Sunday at his home overlooking the place he loved most- Cross Lake. Scott was born in Auburn, the son of the late John and Viola Miller. Scott is survived by his wife Cindy Polmanteer Miller, daughter Sara (Darin) Fellows, step children Jason (Alex) Hamilton and Joe Hamilton, 2 grandchildren Logan and Piper, sisters Kathy (David) Curtain, Anita Garner, Chris (Danny) Cox, brothers Jack (Pat) Miller, Lonnie (Sue) Miller, Bruce (Dianne) Miller,...

Elizabeth M. Lyon, 96, formerly of Camillus passed away Thursday. Born in Camillus, she was the daughter of Sidney and Sarah Forbes.  She was predeceased by her husband Milan “Ike” Lyon in 2009. Liz was a member of the Camillus Baptist Church and formerly volunteered in the Nearly New Shop. She had been active with the Jordan-Elbridge and Port Byron Senior Citizens. Liz was a kind and gentle lady who had a beautiful smile and heart  warming laugh. She was a devoted wife...