All Obituaries

Anne E. See, 61, a resident of Oswego passed away on May 6, 2023, at the University Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Ward and Eleanor (Miner) See. She was a graduate of the Oswego High School and received her CNA from St. Luke Health Services. Anne was a private healthcare nurse for over twenty years. She was a member of the Oswego Moose Lodge #743 and enjoyed gardening and bird-watching. Surviving are her two daughters, Alyssa (Neddy) Farrell of...

Gwendolyn Geraldine Kelley slipped peacefully from this life on April 10, 2023, following a brief illness. Gwennie was born May 23, 1919, in Enosburg Falls, Vermont, the daughter of Frank and Eva (Hadd) Erwin. Her dad’s business as a creamery manager entailed lots of transfers but, when she was 12, they settled down in Fort Covington, NY. At about that time her cousin, Helen, whom she came to regard as a sister, came to live with them. Both graduated from the Fort Covington High...

Daniel C. Haley left us on April 3, 2023, after being diagnosed with cancer which he faced bravely at home after choosing not to accept treatment or hospitalization. He preferred to live out his life at home rather than in a hospital where he could enjoy the land he loved and he could see the deer, turkeys, and other wildlife that gathered at his bird feed in his backyard. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing, motorcycle riding, and camping at the Oswego Speedway during classic...

Walter D. "Skip" Scruton Jr., 62, a resident of Scriba passed on March 30, 2023, at his home. Born in Oswego, He was the son of Diann (Ralph Meeker) Sova of Oswego and had attended Cicero Schools. He was previously employed with New Syrmana Glass and was an avid race car fan. He enjoyed camping, hunting. and horse racing. Surviving besides his mother Diann and stepfather Ralph are his daughter, Melinda (Lorenzo) Austin of Mississippi, three sisters, Eileen Sharkey of Oswego,...

Johanna M. Henry passed away on Feb. 6, 2023, in Syracuse, NY. Johanna was born in Vienna, Austria on July 24, 1930. She earned a master’s degree in German studies from the University of Vienna.  Johanna emigrated to the United States in 1959.  She taught German, English, and Latin at various schools. At Colgate University she was the first woman professor of German. She also taught at St. Lawrence University, Oswego City School District, Liverpool Schools, and SUNY...

Mary Ann Mahaney, 67, a resident of Oswego passed away on March 27, 2023, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ellen (Sherman) Lucas and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. Mary Ann was well known for her seamstress work as well as her carpentry skills. Surviving are her daughter, Megan Mahaney of Troy N.Y., a sister, Nancy Wright of Oswego, her nephew, Kevin Jones, and his daughter, Emily Jones, and several...

James Edward Walsh, 87, a former resident of Oswego, New York, passed away on March 20, 2023, in Port Angeles, Washington with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.   Born in Oswego, He was the son of the late Phillip J. and Hazel F. Proud Walsh.   Captain Walsh proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from September 1958 - March 1966. He received his Officer Flight Training in Pensacola, Florida.  He was stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort,...

Linda J. Straight, 70, a resident of Oswego passed away on March 16, 2023, at the Seneca Hill Manor with her family by her side. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Lewis and Gladys (Baker) Leavens and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. Linda retired from the Oswego City School District after over twenty years of service. She loved to cook and bake and enjoyed watching the Price is Right with her husband. She was an avid SU football and basketball fan. Surviving are her...

Dennis D. DeLapp, 58, died unexpectedly on February 12, 2023. Born in Oswego, He was a son of Richard DeLapp of Oswego Town and the late Lois (Hubbard) DeLapp . He had attended Oswego schools and was currently employed with Keurig (Motts)  Mr. DeLapp was a veteran of the United States Army who proudly served his country. He was a Class A Tractor Trailer driver with over two million accident-free miles and the lowest idling time in the fleet. Dennis had a heart of gold. Animals loved...

Alice A. Feeney, 91, a resident of Oswego passed away on February 16, 2023 at her home. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Francis and Alice (McGovern) Cordean and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. Alice was a waitress at Vona's for over forty years. She enjoyed  spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Bianca. She loved to cook  and enjoyed hosting Friday lunches with her friends. Surviving are her son, James (Caron) Feeney of Oswego, two...