All Obituaries

Shirley J. Bugno, 90, a resident of Oswego passed away on November 19, 2020 at St. Luke Health Services. Born in Oswego, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Florence (Ashwood) Gagnon and had attended Oswego schools. She employed with the Sealright Corporation in Fulton and later was a cook at Mimi's and the Ladie's Home. Surviving are her daughter, Melissa (William) Novak of Oswego, her granddaughter, Chelsea Bartlett and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...

Mary E. Drew, 78, a resident of Oswego went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020. Born in Oswego, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah (Thompson) Straight and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. She was employed as a CNA health care worker. Surviving are her children, Roberta, Mary, Debbie, Betty Jo, Walter Jr., siblings, Sally, Teddy, Howard, Harry and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Drew. Rest in peace Mom, we love...

        Theresa L. Smith, 90, a resident of Oswego passed away on November 3 at the Morningstar Care Center in Oswego N.Y.         Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Ernest and Florine (Baker) Smith and was a graduate of the Oswego High School, Class of 1948.         She retired from the NY Telephone Co. in 1982 after 34 years of...

Leo F. Porter, 94, of Oswego passed away on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Oswego to the late Leo V. and Florence Porter and was a lifelong resident. Leo graduated from the Oswego High School, and immediately enlisted in the Army Air Force where he was trained as a B-17 ball turret gunner and proudly served his country during World War II. Leo was employed by Flexo Wire-Copper Weld for over 35 years. Leo will...

Charlotte A. Murray, 86, a former resident of Oswego, passed away on October 27, 2020 in North Carolina. Born in Ballston Spa, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Harrison E. and Doris I. (Perkins) Shepard and was a graduate of the Oswego High School, Class of 1952. She retired from SUNY Oswego after 19 years of service Charlotte was a longtime member of the Oswego Elk's Lodge #271, and served as Treasurer of CSEA Local 611, traveling throughout the state as a union delegate. She...

    Barbara L. Monette, 77, a resident of Oswego passed away on October 26 at her home.     She was born on February 10, 1943 in Oswego N.Y. and was the oldest child of the late Leo J. and Elizabeth A. (Cavanaugh) Monette.     Barbara was a graduate of the Oswego Catholic High School, Class of 1960, LeMoyne College, Class of 1964. and she received her Masters in Library Science from the Long Island University in 1987 and in 1966 she was one of...

        Michael P. Bonney, 66, a resident of the Town of Oswego passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home.     Born in Oswego, N.Y. , he was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Turner) Bonney. He attended the Oswego Catholic High School and later received a degree in Human Resources Management from Park University.     He was employed as a Sales Rep with Honeywell and Todd in Texas and was later employed with Lowes in...

Kathryn Ann Cormier, 58, of Lake Charles, La.and a former resident of Oswego passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. Kathryn was born in Oswego, New York on August 15, 1962 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Rhinehart) LaMay. She was a graduate of Oswego High School and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She was a bus driver for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Kathryn dedicated her life to helping others and serving everyone around her. She was known for her...

   Doris L. McHale, 94, a resident of Oswego passed away on October 11, 2020 at the Oswego Hospital.    Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lena (Thurston) Gorman. She was a graduate of the Oswego High School and had attended Oswego State.     She was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family, friends and her dog.     Doris was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Church and the Legion of Mary.     She...

Rhoda N. (Brunson) Gifford, a resident of Minetto, passed away on September 30 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1951 in Elba, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Comer and M.E. (Waldon) Brunson, having attended Zion Chapel in Alabama and Oswego State.  She was the manager of the Wreck Room, the Holiday Harbor Hotel restaurant and worked for StaffKings at Novelis. She loved shopping, movies, playing cards and games with family. Family was one of her biggest joys in...