All Obituaries

Patricia L. Gurney, 74, a resident of Oswego passed away on September 26, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Cooley) Cusworth and was a graduate of Yuba High School in California. She was a Plant Engineering Secretary with Signet Armorlite in San Marcos, California, and was an avid doll maker. Surviving are her daughter, Janeen Kallas of the state of Washington, four grandchildren, and three...

Joanne F. Koegel, 62, a resident of Martville passed away on September 21, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side after a ten-year battle with cancer.  Born in Oswego, She was the daughter of the late John and Lucille (Blood) Abrams and went to Oswego County Boces to become an LPN, She was an LPN at St. Luke's Health Services until her retirement after 25 years of service. She later helped her husband of 39 years, Kenneth Koegel Sr. run their family business, Koegel...

Mary Louise Baker, 78, of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Clark)Cotter. She attended St. Paul’s Academy, Oswego Catholic High School, and Cayuga Community College.  She was employed by Niagara Mohawk and after 27 years she retired as the Plant Operating Clerk. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Jeffrey W....

John D. Williams, 94, of Oswego, passed away on September 1, 2022. He was born in Oswego, New York, the son of the late Llewelyn L. Williams and Ella M. (Donovan) and was a life resident of Oswego. He was a communicant of St. Paul's Catholic Church. He retired in 1987 as a Commerical Banking Officer after 37 years with Marine Midland Bank. Mr. Williams was a veteran of World War II, holder of the Army Achievement Medal, and a retired member of the New York Army National Guard. He was a...

Elaine L. Miller, 86, a resident of Oswego passed away on August 11, 2022, at the St. Luke Health Services with her husband Carl by her side. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Asa and Gladys (Metcalf) Laurent and was a graduate of the Oswego High School. She was employed with the Wilcox Brothers and later retired from the Oswego County Savings Bank. Elaine was a long-time member of the Oswego Country Club and was an avid golfer and bowler. She loved to travel and along with...

Frances M. Hibbert, 74, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 9 at the University Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oswego, She was the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Fortier) Loadwick. She was a graduate of the Oswego High School and was a homemaker. Surviving are her children, Lawrence (Stephanie) Hibbert of Oswego, Amy (Michael) Earl of Endicott, Patrick (Adrienne) Hibbert of Seattle, six grandchildren, Andrew, Nathan, Wyatt, Derick, Brandon, Sloane, and a great-grandchild,...

Catherine T. O'Neil, 81, daughter of the late Thomas Edward O'Neil and Catherine Serow O'Neil died peacefully at Morningstar Residential Nursing Home on July 5, 2022. She is survived by her brother Thomas J. O'Neil (Kim) and her sister Elizabeth Ann O'Neil Clift (Phil) and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Patricia O'Neil (Luther), Ellen Sarah Brown (Richard), and brothers, Dennis Michael O'Neil (Susan), Arthur Laurence O'Neil...

Bernadine M. Rose, 91, a resident of Baldwinsville passed away on July 1, 2022, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Philadelphia, She was a daughter of the late Theodore and Stella (Solomonski) Cary and had attended schools in Philadelphia. She was employed with the Oswego County Opportunities and was a homemaker. Surviving are her five sons, Kirk (Karen)Rose of Texas, Daniel Rose of Syracuse, Martin (Jean Dickens) Rose Jr. of Oswego, Matthew (Rena) Rose of North Carolina, Michael...

Rick J. Conroy, 70, a resident of Oswego passed away on June 22, 2022, at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, He was the son of Frances (Ketcham) Conroy and the late James A. Conroy and was a graduate of the Mexico High School. He was employed with Pathfinder Bank for many years and loved to go camping. Surviving besides his mother are his sisters, Elaine (Alan)  McKeen of Liverpool, and Vicki Nelson of Oswego, three nieces, three great-nieces, four great-nephews, and great-great...

Helen L. "Candy" Sereno, 62, a former resident of Oswego passed away on June 21, 2022, in Bennettsville, SC. Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Shirley (Reidy) Miller. She was a graduate of the Oswego High School, Class of 1977, and BOCES School of Practical Nursing, Class of 1988. She was employed as a nurse for thirty-four years. Helen enjoyed going to the casino, camping, and spending time with her family Surviving are her children, Eric Sereno of...