All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce S. Holly, 94 who died peacefully at Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place on January 3, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1928, in Brockport N.Y., and was the daughter of the late Leon and Frieda (Clough) Salisbury and had attended Rochester schools Joyce was always her happiest when socializing and laughing with family and friends whether it be at a party, a square dance, or a game of cards. She loved life and all it had to offer. She...

Laura A. Strasburg 54,  a resident of Oswego passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home.  Born in Butler, N.J., She was a daughter of Dolores Haase Smith of Oswego and the late John Martin Wetzel and was a graduate of the Butler High School in N.J. She was formerly employed with the Daycare Center at SUNY Oswego. She enjoyed spending time with her family, bird-watching, and gardening. She is survived by her mother Dolores, her husband of 29 years, Brian Strasburg, their...

Michelle M. Ingleston, 61, a resident of Oswego passed away on December 22, 2022, at her home. Born in Oswego, She was the daughter of Charlotte Haynes Cahill of Scriba and the late Robert Cahill and had attended Oswego schools. She was a cook at the Cabaret for many years. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed making crafts. Surviving besides her mother are her son, Erik "Chuck" Ingleston of Oswego, a brother Robert Cahill of Oswego, her niece, Brianna Cahill, and...

Christine E. Fitzgerald, 70, a lifelong resident of Oswego, New York passed away on December 4, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oswego, She was the daughter of the late Nelson and Eileen (Wise) Pospesel and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. She was a medical biller for many Medical Offices in the Oswego area. She was a member of the VFW #5885 Ladies Auxiliary and the AMVETS in Florida. Christine was a proud member of the Oswego Woman's Bowling Hall of...

Jonathan E. Crego,37, a resident of Oswego passed away on December 10, 2022, at his home. Born in Oswego, he is the son of Sam and Tina (France) Crego of Oswego and was a graduate of Oswego High School.   Jon was a veteran of the United States Army from 2005 – 2015, stationed at Schoffield Barracks in O’hauwo, HI and Ft Bragg, NC during that time.  During that time Jon did two deployments in Iraq and one deployment in Afghanistan.  He received an Honorable...

Bruce M. Pospesel, 96, a resident of Oswego passed away on December 9, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Oswego, He was the son of the late Andrew and Grace (Morrison) Pospesel and had attended Oswego schools. He retired from the Oswego County Highway Department. He loved to fish and hunt. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra Swiech of Oswego, a son, David Pospesel of Oswego, three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a great great grandchild. He was predeceased...

Howard C. DeGroff, 85, a resident of Central Square passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse on November 25, 2022. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Edgar and Lucille (Robarge) DeGroff and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. He was a body & fender man for many local body shops and later worked at and retired from Alcan in 1993 after 20 years of service. He was a long-time member of the Scriba United Baptist Church and its entertainment band. He was a...

Shirley Furnari, 86, a resident of Oswego passed away at the Morningstar Care Center on November 23, 2022. Born in Oswego, She was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Mitchell) Haws and was a graduate of the Oswego CSD. She worked at the Oswego City Savings Bank and became the Branch Manager in the 1970s. She then married her husband, James Furnari and they co-owned Jim's Radio & TV where she served as the bookkeeper for many years. Shirley enjoyed Sunday drives around the...

Lillyanna M. Gill, 11, a resident of Fulton passed away on November 20, 2022, at the Upstate Golisano Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of Teanna Morrison and Cory Gill. She was a student at the Lanigan School who enjoyed cooking, dancing, and Tik-Toking. Surviving besides her parents are her brothers, Kai Vezzose, and Ashton Gill, sisters, Allanah Vezzose, Aurora Morrison, and Alyce Morrison, Maternal grandparents, Joe and Tammy Vezzose, Paternal grandparents, Daniel...

William E. Edwards Jr, 55, a resident of Scriba passed away on November 9 at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Pryor) Edwards and was a graduate of the Hannibal High School. He was employed at various places with his last place of work being Walmart. Surviving are family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 from the New Haven Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.