All Obituaries

Suzanne B. Hartle, 73 of Jordan, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on September 18th, 2023.  Suzanne was born on March 28th, 1950, to  Beverly and Carlton Bean of Skaneateles.  Suzanne is survived by her husband Larry J. Hartle of 53 years, two daughters Tracy (Matt) Wagner, Tammy Colvin (Steven Zelias) and son Scott Hartle.   She was blessed with five beautiful granddaughters, Corin Wagner, Faith Wagner, Grace Wagner, Harley Colvin and...

  Howard G. Derby, 83, of Jordan passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Howard was born in Auburn  January 8, 1940 and lived most of life in Weedsport. He retired from P&C Foods after 45 years. Howard is survived by his 6 children, Sue (Bob)Volpe, Howie, Chris Ann (Paul) Bassett, Bernie (Carrie), Marietta and Terry (Eric); sister Carol Dailey and brother Charles Derby; 18 grandchildren and several great...

Felix Lukenbill Sr, 83, of Auburn passed away Monday, September 11, after an extended battle with heart and respiratory disease. Felix was born and raised in Colfax, IL.  As a young man, he enlisted in the Air Force and wound up in Syracuse, stationed at Hancock Field. After his honorable discharge, he remained in Upstate New York and spent almost 35 years working for Sylvania/GTE in Camillus.  In addition to his full-time employment, he also served as the Care Taker of the Bishop...

Richard M. Nuhn passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Buffalo on October 28, 1941 to the late Henry L. and Fredona Mason Nuhn. Richard and his family re-located to several different cities and states while working for Conrail until he retired in the late 90’s.  They settled in Central New York in 2004. Richard was a 32nd Degree Mason and active in Masonic Lodges throughout his life and was a past Master at several. He was an...

Norma M. Snow, 98, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 22, 2023.  She was a lifetime resident of Central New York where she met her soul mate of 55 years, Lisle A. Snow who predeceased her in 1999.  She was the last of the greatest generation of the entire family, predeceased by all her and her husband’s siblings and spouses as well as two of her own grandchildren, Steven Snow and Debbie Smith (Wesley Smith of Clyde NY). She is survived by her two loving...

Roman M. Hemingway, 3, of Syracuse passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. Roman was born in Gulfport, Miss. Calling hours will be 1-3pm Saturday, 8/19 at the Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St. Elbridge. A Celebration of Life gathering will follow immediately in Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool.

John P. Darling, 68, of Jordan passed away Sunday, August 13th at home. Born in Auburn, John was a life resident of the Jordan area. He was a 1973 graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School and was an Army veteran. John retired after 30 years with New Process Gear where he was member of UAW Local 624.  He was predeceased by his father Gaylord and sister Michele Ann Smith. Surviving are his mother Mildred, sister Donna VanWart, brothers Steve (Dawn), Roger (Tammy), David (Jill), Joe (Jill),...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Aileen Eldredge, our loving mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 11, 2023. She was 95 years old. Born in her family's farm home to Hervey and Flossie Chapman, mom graduated with the Skaneateles High School class of 1946 and remained a life-long resident of Skaneateles. She was married to the love of her life Karl for 72 years and missed him every day of her remaining time on earth. She was devoted to her...

Donald D. Porter, 101 years old, died August 9, 2023 A life long resident of Onondaga County, Donald was a graduate of Central High School, Colgate University and Syracuse Law School. He served in WWII and was a partner in the Hiscock Law Firm. Donald was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Viola Steck Porter and is survived by children Donna, Christine and David. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to ECHO Meals on Wheels.

Theresa Franza, 80, of Elbridge passed away Friday in University Hospital. Born in Warren, MI, Theresa lived in Elbridge for the 50 years. Her husband Leonard died in 2009. She was a butcher at Super Duper supermarket for several years and later worked for Brandano’s manufacturing holiday lighting fixtures. Theresa and her husband were avid bowlers and they loved to travel. Surviving are her daughter Deborah A. Edmunds of Elbridge, brothers Dennis and Robert Piecuch, sister Camille...