All Obituaries

OSWEGO, NY – Melvin W. Bullard Jr., 70, a resident of Scriba, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Melvin and Eleanor (Tracey) Bullard Sr. and was a graduate of Oswego High School. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 73 for 48 years. Mr. Bullard was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a vintage toy collector. Surviving is his wife of 49...

 Nancy "Nan" M. Knicley, 57, a former resident of Oswego passed away on February 4, 2020 in Indiana.   Born in Pensacola, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Rosetta (Coffin) Knicley and had attended schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia.   She was employed with the Oswego Industries and enjoyed the time she spent with her friends at Oswego County Oppurtinutes.   Nancy was a participant in the Special Olympics. She enjoyed arts and crafts and loved to...

James R. Carroll,66, a resident of Fulton passed away on February 3, 2020 at his home. Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late James E. and Irene (Robarge) Carroll. He was a graduate of the Oswego Catholic High School and had attended SUNY Oswego. He was employed with Huhtamaki and was a well known guitar player. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed canoeing. Surviving are his son, Ryan Carroll of Syracuse, two daughters, Kayla Carroll of Syracuse, Alicia Carroll of Fulton, a brother,...

William E. Manning, a resident of Oswego passed away on January 13 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late William and Mary ( Finocchio) Manning and had attended Oswego schools. He was employed with and later retired from the Oswego Railroad. He was a member of Laborers Local #214 and the NRA. Surviving are his two sisters, Lena North of Oswego and Susanne Manning of Nebraska. He was predeceased by his brother, John Manning and his sister, Mary...

Henry L. Stevens, 94, a resident of Oswego passed away on January 12, 2020 at the St. Luke Health Services. Born in Minetto, he was a son of the late Glenn and Catherine (Tyrell) Stevens and had attended the Minetto School. He was employed with Hammermill and was a Millwright with Carpenter's Local #747. Mr. Stevens was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theatre during World War II. He was a member of the VFW #5885 who enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending...

Francis E. North,87, a resident of Oswego passed away on January 10, 2020 at the St.Luke Health Services. Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late William and Lillian (Anderson) North and had attended Oswego schools. He was employed with the State University at Oswego and later retired from Alcan after over twenty years of service. Mr. North was a veteran of the Army Air Force serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion #268. Surviving are his three sons, Michael...

Frank L. Forrest, 80, a resident of Oswego passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late William and Dorothy (LeBouef) Forrest and had attended Oswego schools. He was a member of Laborers Local #214 and was an artist. Mr. Forrest was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the late 1950's- early 1960's. Surviving are his six children, Kimberly (Scott) Sweeting of Oswego, Frances (George) Forrest-Nearbin of Oswego, Raymond...

 Polly A. Doyle, 79, a resident of Oswego passed away on January 2 at the Oswego Hospital.  Born in Valley Head, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late James and Blanche (Hannah) Howell and had attended schools in Tygarts Valley.  She was a homemaker who was employed with Hammermill and the Breneman-Hartshorn Shade  Factory.  Polly was an avid college sports fan who enjoyed watching her West Virginia Mountaineers.  She loved to travel.   Surviving...

  Kathleen Marie Haselbauer, 94, a resident of Scriba, passed away on December 8, 2019.   She was born in Snydersburg, PA. to Albert and Florence (Schwabenbauer) Wolbert.   Kathleen was predeceased by her husband, Edward, daughter, Susan Marie and granddaughter, Emily Diane Haselbauer.   Kathleen graduated from the Buffalo Sisters Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. She retired early to raise her family.   She was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church in Scriba,...

Mary Alice O'Mara, 74, a resident of Oswego passed away at her home on December 4, 2019. Born in Oswego, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Patricia (Shickling) O'Mara. She was a graduate of the Oswego Catholic High School, Class of 1963 and the State University at Oswego. She was a registered nurse at the Oswego Hospital for over forty years and was in charge of the nursing program and the volunteer program. Mary Alice was a well-known softball player who played on many...