All Obituaries

Nicholas Nelson Hawker, 30, of Memphis died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the town of Brutus. Nicholas was born August 5, 1991 in Auburn to Renee and Scott Hawker. Nick loved being a dad to his baby Freya and a great friend to so many. Nick was a mason for B&W Masonry for several years and he took pride in his work. He loved fishing and spending time with his friends and family. Nicholas is survived by his mother Renee Wilbur Hawker (David), his...

Thomas C. Vaverchak, 88, formerly of Jordan, NY died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Upstate University Hospital @  Community General, Syracuse, NY after a brief illness. Tom was born May 23,1933 to the late Thomas M. and Mary S. Blaschak Vaverchak.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Madeline, son, Thomas and twelve brothers and sisters. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army and was formerly employed at Syracuse Square Electric. Tom is survived by three...

      Scott Wilson of Port Byron NY passed away unexpectedly Saturday September 4th at Auburn Community Hospital after a quick but courageous battle with Legionnaire’s Disease. Scott was born on September 28, 1964 in Auburn NY to Marilyn and Leonard Wilson. Scott enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren doing anything from camping and fishing to attending dirt track races. He also enjoyed planting and harvesting his large garden every year and having large...

Louis T. House, 88, of Jorolemon Road, Jordan, Town of Cato passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Lou was born in the town of Albion on August 4, 1933 to Richard House and Anna (Taylor) House. The family lived in Mexico and Phoenix until 1947, when they purchased a farm in the Town of Cato.  He graduated from Cato-Meridian High School in 1950 and received his college degree from SUNY Oswego in 1954 where he met his future wife, Mary...

Beth (Fillingham) Oney, 80, was raised in the Jordan-Elbridge area and graduated from Elbridge High School in 1958. Early in her career she worked at General Electric and as a switchboard operator at Midtown Hospital in Syracuse. She graduated from OCC and Syracuse University after raising four children plus a foster child with former husband Carl M. Oney. She went on to earn a graduate degree and certification in deaf education from Canisius College and Gallaudet University. She taught...

Rachael Louise Strange, 29, of Auburn passed away Tuesday in Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Auburn, Rachael lived in the Jordan and Auburn areas most of her life. She had a sweet heart and would give anything to anyone in need. She loved children and was very fond of her dog. Rachael was predeceased by her father Paul. Surviving are her mother Terrissa Strange, brothers Bradley D. and Dominick P., her sister Starla S. Strange, and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be noon to 2pm...

Elizabeth (Beth) Royal Patton of Kingston Road, Elbridge, NY, died peacefully on August 20, 2021, after a sudden but extended illness.  Born in 1935 in Millen, Georgia, she was the only daughter of Elizabeth and Harold Royal. She attended primary and high schools in Millen and Cordele, Georgia. She was an accomplished pianist in high school and began her college education at Shorter College as a music major. She then transferred to the Georgia State College for Women at...

Albert “Al” James Watkins of Skaneateles Falls NY passed away Tuesday peacefully at home surrounded by his family and close friends.             Al was a veteran of the United States marines serving from 1956-1965. He worked at Syracuse University for 30 years retiring in 1999.             Al is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Virginia D....

John F. Moore, 91, of Jordan passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was a life resident of the Jordan-Elbridge area. John retired from New Process Gear where he was a machine operator for several years and a member of the UAW Union. Since the beginning of the Jordan Fall Festival, John was a volunteer and a “go to person” to get things done. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters and a volunteer and long time supporter of the J-E Food...

Harold J. Crandon, 78, of Baldwinsville NY passed away August 5th, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a lengthy bout with heart disease.  His family and friends are most grateful for the bonus years he shared with us thanks to his LVAD pump and the excellent staff at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Harold was a graduate of Baldwinsville High School.  He was a dairy farmer, loving husband and father on the family  farm on East Sorrell Hill Rd. in...