All Obituaries

Winifred M. Eggleston, 92, of Weedsport, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at home surrounding by her family.  The daughter of the late Clarence and Grace Strobel, Winifred was born in the town of Middleville, NY on May 22, 1928. She was a department supervisor at the Syracuse Developmental Center for over 25 years.  Winifred was an avid golfer for many years during her retirement in Florida.  Winifred is survived by her daughters, Sheena Miller of Weedsport, and Connie...

Norma J. Emerson, 77, of Waterville, NY passed away July 2, 2020 at the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford. Norma was born in Auburn to Edwin and Cecelia (Sullivan) Hierholzer. She grew up in Jordan. She was a cheerleader and graduated from Jordan High School in 1961. Norma graduated from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Utica in 1964. Norma worked in nursing and taught for many years including at Hartwick College and back at St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing. Norma was very...

Nancy C. Crossett, 71 of Phoenix passed away Wednesday, July1st at home with her family by her side. Nancy was the daughter of Kenneth Sr. and Genevieve Johnson of Van Buren, NY.  Nancy is survived by her husband of 50 years Hiram Crossett III, sons William (Kathy) and Timothy (Lori) all of Phoenix, 3 grandchildren Haley, William, and Mitchel, and several brothers and sisters. Nancy drove bus for the Phoenix School District for 20 years and was very well known and was a very loving and...

Betty Showens, 97, 0f Powerhouse Road, Memphis died Monday, June 29th at home after losing her battle with Congestive Heart failure. Born in Lysander, she was the daughter of Gladys Behling Wagner and Lester L. Wagner. She was happily married to her husband of over forty years James E. Showens who predeceased her in 1985. Surviving is her loving daughter Linda K. Showens of the same address.  Betty was a “fighter” who loved life, adventurous travels, sewing, crafts, reading...

Clifford L. Side Sr. 78, of Jordan passed away Saturday, June 27th at home. Born in Alexandra Bay to the late George and Marylou Side. He was predeceased by his son Clint in 2014. Survived by his wife of 39 years Diana, son Clifford “Kip” Side Jr. wife Kayla and grandchildren Allie and Wade of Weedsport and Felicity Side of Bothell, WA.   Clifford worked at Crucible Steel for 38 years. He was a member of USWA. He also volunteered for the Erie Canal Committee and gave...

John “Jack” G. Horner of Elbridge, born to Wilbur and Edna (Cook) Horner on June 23, 1936, in Fulton, NY, passed away unexpectedly in Fairfax, VA, on June 24, 2020, at the age of 84, while returning from Zephyrhills, FL.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Jeanette (Brown) Horner, and sons John III, Joel (Lori), and Jeffrey (Tina) Horner.  Jack is also survived by his sister, Alice Horner, his grandchildren Michael Demascole, Ashley Horner, John...

Jeffrey Allan Bowes, 70, of Elbridge died June 14, 2020. He was a long-time resident of Elbridge, NY. He was born February 27, 1950 in Waterloo, NY, the son of Robert J. and Dolores Leake Bowes. Jeffrey graduated from Mynderse Academy where he played the trumpet in the nationally acclaimed high school marching band. He graduated with an Associate degree from Cayuga Community College and with a Bachelor of Art degree from Alfred University. He worked for decades in the food service industry...

Craig E. Gravina, 67, of Miami, FL, formerly of Camillus, passed away peacefully in Miami May 18, 2020 after long illness. He was born in Syracuse the son of Arthur Gravina and Jane Ohlson.  He was the first-born grandson of Vito and Fannie Gravina and Harry and Charlotte  Ohlson. Craig lived in Camillus and was a graduate of West Genesee High School. He attended Ithaca College and finished his education at Syracuse University where he graduated with a dual degree in English...

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...