All Obituaries

Shirley H. Drummond, 92, of Jordan, NY, passed away at midnight on March 16, 2023; as usual, she didn’t waste even a minute of the day. Shirley graduated from Plattsburg State Teachers College and spent most of her nearly 30-year career teaching kindergarten, first, and second grade at the Ramsdell Elementary School. Her door was always open to her students and their families, and she formed lasting relationships with many of them. She and her husband Greg, who taught many of the same...

Christopher John Twomey, 33, of Jordan, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on March 14 th , 2023, in his family’s home. He was born on October 9 th , 1989, in Syracuse, New York to his parents Susan Anne Platt and Jeffrey John Twomey. Christopher was predeceased by his grandfather Herman Platt, grandmothers Marilyn Platt and Linda Twomey Mann, and uncle Robert Temple. Surviving are his parents Jeffrey Twomey and Susan Platt; siblings Jeff Platt (Jess Brenner),...

On 7 Mar 2023 Howard Gary Kenyon (Peanut Butter), 86, of Elbridge passed away at Auburn hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (Dolly) Kenyon, parents Edith and Howard Kenyon, daughter Joyce Merkley, son Gary Kenyon, daughter-in-law Linda, sisters Karen Clark, Beverly Hunter and brother Duane Kenyon. He is survived by his children Sheila (Scott) Johnson, Donna (Martin) McClain, Patsy (Kirk) Allen, Bruce (Shelly) Kenyon, Robert Evans, son-in-law Albert Merkley and many...

Muriel Vincent 85 of Elbridge passed away on Sunday March 5, 2023 at Auburn Community Hospital after a brief illness. Muriel was a dedicated lifelong “Lunch Lady” at the Jordan Elbridge Schools for 40 Years.  Even working up to her passing.  She enjoyed watching car racing of any kind but Dirt was her favorite. She also enjoyed watching football with her husband of 67 years. She was a loving wife to her husband Merrot and their three sons Robert (Colleen)...

William John Sheldon, 80, of Elbridge, passed away March 5, 2023. Known by family and close friends as Bill, he was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a senior engineer with Coastel Cable Tools.  Bill was tied deeply to his Christian faith and was a dedicated member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church where he was on the Board of Trustees.  He also was a member of the Gideons. Bill was a very compassionate person liked by all and most people will...

Gary N. Place of Elbridge passed away on February 20 at Auburn Community Hospital after a long battle with dementia. He was born on September 17, 1947, and was predeceased by his parents, Manford "Bud" Place, and Betty (Corwin) Place. His son, Bryan McNeill Place died on January 3, 2010, a loss from which Gary never fully recovered. Gary is survived by his wife of 56 years, Regina (McNeill) Place, his daughter, Christine Place, his sister Judith Place, brother Kevin (Stephanie)...

Juanita Fae Greene, 81, of Memphis (Jacks Reef) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the 10th of February.  Juanita was born on May 7, 1941 to Lola Mae (Marcela) Kopischki and Donald George Daniels.  Juanita was a graduate of Jordan Central School in 1960, and a member of the Color Guard.   Juanita was predeceased by her parents, as well as her brother, Neil Walter Daniels. Juanita is survived by her brother and Irish twin Robert George Daniels...

Mary Alice Hill Ouderkirk, born August 10, 1963, of Elbridge, NY, sadly passed away on February 10, 2023 at the age of 59. Mary Alice was a beloved mom, grandma (Mimi), sister, wife, daughter, aunt, teacher, and friend. She was treasured by her family, her students, and her friends. She is survived by her loving children Brittney (husband Kenny), Hobart (wife Megan), and Meredith, her granddaughter Collins, who was the greatest joy in her life, her sisters Linda (husband Jon) and Nancy...

Richard G. Westcott, 88, of Jordan passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 in University Hospital. He retired from the Jordan Elbridge School District where he was employed as a custodian.  Dick was a member of the Jordan Fire Department and a former member of the Elbridge Fire Department. He was a past president of the Onondaga County Fire Police Association and a former Chaplain of the Baldwinsville American Legion Post 113. He was predeceased by his daughter Diane Phillips in 2015 and his...

Gerald (Jerry) Swanson, 77, of Jordan passed away after a brief illness on January 31, 2023 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born Oct. 22, 1945 to the late Henry and Alice (Sabourin) Swanson in Saint Regis Falls, NY. Jerry is survived by his beautiful wife 44 years, Veronica (Votra) Swanson and their three children, Christopher J. Prosonic (Khati), Darcy Swanson Beers (Theodore) and Dayna Swanson McShane (Peter), and brother Norman Swanson. Jerry was the proud grandfather to Colin Beers,...