All Obituaries

Julio Guzman Ocasio,83, a resident of Oswego passed away on November 11, 2023, at St.Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse. He was born on April 12, 1940, in Corozal, Puerto Rico, and was the son of the late Juan and Marta (Ocasio) Guzman. He retired as a government office Courier in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Surviving are his wife, Eva Amelia Rivera, daughter Marisol Guzman, two sons, Julio Guzman, and Samuel Guzman, grandson, Adam, granddaughter, Eva Nelmary, great-granddaughter,...

With great sorrow, the family of Sandra "Sandy" Czerow Driskell, 67, of Oswego, NY,  announces her peaceful passing surrounded by her loved ones on October 31, 2023.  Sandy was the daughter of the late Steve and Victoria (Viscome) Czerow and was predeceased by her brother, Steve Czerow.   She is survived by her son, Ben Driskell III; her life partner, Earl Burdick; sisters Patty (Tom) Murray;  Pam (Ted) Whiting;  sister-in-law, Cathy Czerow; and...

Elizabeth (Sandy) Clift (78)   Elizabeth O. Clift daughter of Thomas Edward O’Neil and Catherine Serow O’Neil died at Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse on October 6, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years Philip and her son Jeffrey Clift (Jennifer). Also surviving is Sandy’s brother Thomas O’Neil (Kim). She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers: Ellen Sarah Brown, Mary Patricia O’Neil (Luther), Catherine O'Neil, Dennis...

Canandaigua - James Henry Dowdle, age 93, passed away on October 6th, 2023, at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, after a brief illness. As per his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral. Interment with military honors will be in Bath National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.   James was born in Oswego, New York on November 7, 1929, the son of Frank D. Dowdle and Katherine M. (Quinlan) Dowdle. He attended Oswego City Schools. James studied at...

Arlene M. Townsend, 90, a resident of Oswego passed away on September 25, 2023, at St.Luke Health Services. Born in Harrisville, N.Y., She was the daughter of the late Charles and Leola (Cring) Cassidy and had attended schools in Harrisville. She was employed with the Oswego County Department of Social Services including fourteen years as the child support examiner. Arlene was a volunteer with the Oswego County Hospice and RSVP. She was a member of the Scriba Seniors and the New Haven...

Mary Diane LeRoy, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on September 24, 2023, at Seneca Hill Manor. As a lifelong resident of Oswego, she enjoyed sitting on her porch on West Fifth Street and waving to all of those who passed by. She enjoyed her time working for the telephone company, Wayne Drugs and Cullen's Liquor/ Bame's Wine and Liquor. In her free time, she enjoyed baking, knitting, shopping at JCPenny's, and applying her favorite lipstick, Revlon's Gentleman Prefer...

Elizabeth A. (Lockwood) Bristol-Stadelmeyer, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 16, 2023, at St. Luke Health Services. “Becky” was born in Oswego and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Esther Menter Lockwood. She was a graduate of the Auburn School of Nursing and worked in various healthcare settings throughout her entire life. She is survived by one son, Matt (Katie) Bristol of Columbus, Ohio, and one daughter, Lisa Pelkey of Oswego, NY; six...

Dennis C. Snow Sr, 71, a resident of North Carolina passed away on September 11, 2023, at his daughter's home in Clay. Born in Oswego, He was a son of the late Leonard and Louise (Mayer) Snow and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. He was a professional truck driver and an excellent auto mechanic by trade. Surviving are four daughters, Shelly Lamb of North Carolina, Pamela Payrot of Clay, Louise Snow of Syracuse, Louann Snow of Syracuse, a brother, Ronald Snow of Warners, and a...

Mary (Patty) Clark, 61, a resident of Oswego passed away on September 9, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of William Dodds of Minetto and the late Carol (Sheridan) Dodds and was a graduate of Bishop Cunningham High School. She was the owner and operator of the Changes Hair Salon. She loved to knit and bake and enjoyed gardening.  Patty and her husband, Roger took great pride in watching her boys play sports.  Surviving besides her...

Suzanne Carr, 75, a resident of the Town of Oswego passed away on September 7, 2023, at her home. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Turner) Bonney and was a graduate of the Oswego Catholic High School, Class of 1966. She was employed with Berkshire Hathaway and loved to quilt. Surviving are her husband of 28 years, Lloyd Carr, a daughter, Julie (Gene) Lagoe of Oswego, a son, John Smegelsky Jr. of Syracuse, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She...