All Obituaries

Thomas F. Bertonneau, 66, passed away at home in Oswego on September 21, 2021, from complications of ALS. Tom was born in Santa Monica, CA to Daniel and Eleanor (Dickens) Bertonneau. He earned a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at UCLA in 1989. He taught literature and composition in Los Angeles, in Michigan, and at SUNY Oswego. He retired in 2020. Tom read and wrote extensively, especially in areas such as literature, philosophy, education, and Antiquity. He had a deep knowledge of music...

Ruth S. Scandura, 86 a resident of Scriba passed away on September 14th, 2021. Born in Oswego she was a daughter of Ottmer Charles See and Hazel L. (Smith) See. She retired from the county in September 1990. Surviving are three sons, Robert (Kim) Davies of Childwold, Richard (Melinda) Davies of Pulaski, and John Davies of Pulaski, two stepdaughters, Kim (Bill Harrington) Scandura and  Donna Wright both of Oswego, a sister Janet Emmons, of Hannibal, grandchildren, Bryan Davies, Kecia...

Beverly J. Gilchrist, 83, of Oswego passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse on September 10, 2021. Beverly was the daughter of the late Thomas (Pat) L. Mulvaney and Allene (Peg) Mulvaney. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce A. Gilchrist, She is survived by three daughters, Deborah (Jim)Weaver of Central NY, Donna Gilchrist of NC, Cheryl (Roy) Williams of FL and four grandchildren, Michael(Frankie) Weaver of TN, David (Nicole) Weaver of Central NY, Michelle (Ryan) Heim of...

Wayne F. Wyman, 84, a resident of Mexico passed away on September 6, 2021, at the Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, N.Y., He was a son of the late Earl and Tressa (Coe) Wyman and had attended Mexico schools. He was a tool and die machinist for Jen-Mar Enterprises and the Eldins Machine Shop. He was the owner and operator of the Royal Oaks Restaurant. Mr. Wyman was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army from 1954-1957. He was a member of the VFW #369 in Mexico who...

On Thursday, September 2, 2021, Michael D. Werth, 74, a resident of Mexico, N.Y., and Deerfield Beach, Florida passed away at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse N.Y. He was born in Alpena, Michigan, a son of the late William and Gladys (Carlson) Werth and graduated from High School in Greenfield, Massachusetts.  He retired as an Operator for RNG. Mr. Werth was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1965-1969. He was a life member of the VFW #369 in Mexico...

Edward G. Murray, 87, a resident of Oswego passed away on August 20 with his family by his side. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Edward and Katherine (Ravas) Murray. He lived and worked on the family farm located on the Lake Rd. in Scriba N.Y., known as Bayshore Grove. It was there that he developed his good work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a love of nature.  Edward was employed with Hammermill Paper Company and later Alcan Aluminum Corporation where he retired as a...

Paul J. Corbett Sr.,87, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 28, 2021 at his home. Born in Watertown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Esther (Yousey) Corbett and had attended Oswego schools. Mr. Corbett was a veteran of the United States Army and played baseball for the military while stationed in Germany. He was employed with General Electric, Metropolitan Insurance and later retired from Fitzpatrick after 17 years. He was a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, ...

On July 31, 2021, Agnes Irene (LaMote) Rowlee passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was 90 years old. Agnes was the loving mother of 7 children, 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.   Agnes was predeceased by her parents George and Julia (Phillips) LaMote, her husband James “Bud” Leonard Rowlee her infant son, James Joseph Rowlee and her sister Margaret (Robert) Rookey.   Agnes is survived by her six daughters:...

Charles L. Gurney, 72, a resident of Oswego passed away on July 30, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Anne (Stanford ) Gurney and was a graduate of the Oswego High School, Class of 1968. He was employed with Herco Technology in San Diego, Ca. Mr. Gurney was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Army from 1968-1972. He was a member of the VFW #5885. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, the former Patricia Cusworth,...

Dennis “Skip” Simons, 76, of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, at Halifax Hospice in Ormond Beach, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born on June 15, 1945, in Oswego, New York. He was the son of the late Howard and Elsie Simons of Oswego, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After that, he attended/graduated from the Rochester Business Institute, Empire State College and Niagara University. In his early career, he was Vice...