All Obituaries

Brent B. Somes, 50, a lifelong resident of Jordan-Elbridge passed away on Friday November 16th surrounded by loved ones. He was employed by Town Mechanical. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends attending most local sporting events, coaching sports teams, playing poker, and supporting his favorite professional teams; the Dallas Cowboys, Syracuse Basketball Team, and NASCAR. Brent is survived by his wife of 28 years Brenda (Pennell) Somes, children; Jessica (Morgan) Town, Matthew,...

Peter F. Morsdorf, 91 of Jordan passed away Wednesday in the ER of Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse, Pete moved to Jordan in 1956. His wife Betty died in 2002. He retired from Coca Cola after 26 years of service. Pete was a Navy veteran of WW II and a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Jordan.  Surviving are 4 sons and their wives, Peter F. (Katie) Morsdorf III, Robert H. (Sharon) Morsdorf, Ronald A. (Katherine) Morsdorf, and Michael J. (Barbara) Morsdorf, 10...

Donna Lou Caza, 58, Myrtle Beach, SC, formally of Auburn, NY. Passed away November, 13 2018. Retired CNA, Loretta Rehab, Auburn, NY. She was predeceased by her mother Elaine Demo of Elbridge, NY. Survived by husband Thomas Caza, together 18 years, her father Donald Demo of Elbridge, NY, children Mathew Robinson, Tiffany Remp, Adam Robinson, and grandchildren, Alex Robinson, Jaydon Hahn, Xavier Robinson, Valerie Killeen . Services to be held in Spring 2019.

James R. Freeland of Marcellus passed away at home on November 13, 2018 at the age of 70. He graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School and owned J.R. Freeland Construction for over 50 years, working to maintain the beauty and history of Skaneateles and Marcellus through his work. He enjoyed bowling on 2 leagues for many years and considered the members of those leagues as dear friends. Jim is survived by his wife, Rebecca Bright Freeland; his children: James R. (Mary Jean) Freeland Jr.,...

Donald E. Becker 65, of Jordan N.Y.  passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 10th 2018. He was s 1972 graduate of Weedsport High School and served in the US Navy assigned to the U.S.S. Little Rock. A machinist by trade, he was employed by Bennett Bolt Works for 35 years and previously ALCO. He was predeceased by his parents Donald E. Becker and Frances Sommerville- Becker and a brother Donald Earl. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Carol Sincerbeaux...

Albert Richard LaQuay, 93, of Fulton formerly of Elbridge passed away Friday in Sunnyside Care Center. Born in Constableville, Dick lived in Elbridge for the past 45 years. His wife Nancy died June 11, 2018. Dick retired from Carrier Corp. and later worked as a security guard at Medical Center West in Camillus. He served in the Navy during W.W.II. Dick was a member of the Elbridge Community Church and the Jordan Lodge 386 F&AM. Surviving are daughters Evelyn (James) Digby and Jenny...

Wayne D. Haskell, 73 of Martville, formerly of Jordan, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 in the Oswego Hospital after becoming ill at home. Born in Ballston Spa, NY, Wayne lived in Jordan for several years. He was a self employed mason contractor who enjoyed working with and around heavy equipment. He was predeceased by his brother Willard. Surviving are his wife Roxanna (Snyder), sons James, Douglas, and William Haskell, daughter Donna Haskell, sister Roseanna Haskell and 2...

Duane T. Jewett Sr. 84 of Jordan passed away Friday. Born in Syracuse, Duane lived in the Jordan area for most of his life. He was a truck driver and member of the Teamsters Union Local 317. Duane was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War.  He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Florence Jewett, brother Bobby, and sister Joyce Streeter. Surviving are his wife Florence “Vickie” Jewett, children Duane T....

Ann McOmber Stevenson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 29th to rejoin her beloved husband, Milton, who preceded her in death in 2009.  Ann was born August 25, 1930, the daughter of Myron Herman McOmber, DDS, and Amelia Francis Waring McOmber.  She grew up in Gouverneur, NY, and graduated from Syracuse University’s School of Nursing in 1952.  She married Milton in 1953 and together they raised eight children while founding and growing...

Madeline M. Vaverchak, 85 of Syracuse, formerly of Jordan and Liverpool, died Sunday morning at Upstate University Hospital surrounded by family. Madeline was born September 30, 1933 to the late Charles W. and Ona M. Watson Doherty. She worked her entire career at NY Telephone Co./Verizon retiring in 1991 after 28 years. She was predeceased by her son Thomas who died on Feb. 15, 1975 as well as brothers John, Joseph, James, Paul, William, Michael, Richard and infant brother Patrick Doherty...