All Obituaries

Paul B. Riordan,93, a longtime resident of Oswego passed away on September 2, 2020 at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Paul and Cora (Dixon) Riordan Sr. and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. He retired in 1984 after 30 years with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Mr. Riordan was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in both World War II and the Korean War. Paul was active in local politics serving as the Democratic...

Constance Shepard Dudek, formerly of Fulton NY and currently of Lima NY passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the age of 96. Constance was born on December 12, 1923 in Oswego NY to Frederick Shepard and Josephine Yeager Shepard. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Thaddeus L Dudek , her son, Thaddeus S Dudek and sister, Josephine Shepard. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia M Schofield of Lima NY and her grandchildren Jennifer Schofield Whelan (Brian) of Lafayette Hill PA;...

Diane M. Kunzwiler, 81, a resident of Oswego passed away on August 28, 2020 at the St.Luke Health Services. She was born in Oswego and was the daughter of the late Fred and Eileen (Drake) Hanley. Diane was a graduate of the Oswego High School and was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, William Kunzwiler, two daughters, Laurie (Larry) Dawson of Oswego, Theresa (Joe) Dunsmore of Oswego, a son, Fran (Karen) Kunzwiler of Virginia, eight grandchildren and five...

  Francis L. "Frank" Thompson, 66, a resident of Oswego passed away on August 27, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.   Born in Lakehurst, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Douglas and Ann (Homage) Thompson Sr. and had attended schools in New York City.   Frank retired after thirty years from Birdseye. He enjoyed camping, cooking and playing the guitar.   Surviving are his companion of 30 years, Kimberly France, a step-son, John (Meghan) Collins of...

JOHN JOSEPH HEAGERTY June 18th, 1923-August 11th, 2020   In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 11th, 2020, John Joseph Heagerty left this world. He had passed on life’s highway the stone that marked ninety-seven years, one month and nineteen days and, weary with many good deeds, he crossed the final bridge to the life everlasting. There are few individuals within the mid to older generation of Oswego County who did not know the name of John Heagerty and the statement...

Joseph J. Kapuscinski Jr., 73, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 28, 2020 at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Longyear) Kapuscinski Sr. He was a graduate of the Oswego High School and earned his history degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. Joe had a storied career working for the City of Oswego. He first started working for the City Traffic Department, then he worked for twenty years as the Consumer Affair Complaint...

Darlene M. Paul, 64, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 16 at her home. She was born in Allagash, Maine, and had attended schools in Maine. She was employed with Syroco and the Dunsmoor Farms. She was also an inspector for the Board of Elections. Darlene was an avid reader and enjoyed watching cooking shows. Surviving are her longtime companion, Dennis Redhead of Oswego, a daughter, Candice Paul of Membertou, Nova Scotia, a son, Gordon Paul of New Hampshire and a granddaughter Meaghan...

      Sally G. Lockwood, 83, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 11, 2020 at her home.       Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late J.B.and Grace (Anderson) Wilson and had attended Oswego schools.       She worked for Conn Knitting in her youth and later on she was the owner, along with her husband, Richard, of J.B.Wilson Automotive and also RS&D Ice Company.       Sally was a long time member...

Beverly Dee Lagoe, 51, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 11 th from a heart attack. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Diann and Gene Lagoe. She attended Oswego schools and received a secondary education. She earned her LPN degree and took great pride in her work as a nurse. Beverly loved her 3 children and 5 grandchildren dearly. Beverly was an unselfish person, and would often put others’ needs before hers. Although the family was large, she never missed a...

Laura A. Slight, 78, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 6, 2020 with her family by her side.  Born in Oswego, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Hogan) Barry and had attended Oswego schools.  Laura was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a longtime member of St. John's and St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed playing bunco with her friends and cooking. Laura enjoyed traveling, camping and...