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Jack Edward Hole

6/1/2020

Jack Edward Hole, a residence of Syracuse, New York passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 83 years old. After months of declining health, he died peacefully. After 3 years of missing his wife, he is now gone to join her in Heaven.
Jack was born on October 26, 1936 in Owasco, N.Y. to Ella and Wilfred Hole. He attended Skaneateles Central Schools, and later enlisted in the Army (March 1955) where he was a Specialist 5th Grade. He was stationed in several locations including Keiserlauten, Germany where he was both a Blacksmith and Mechanic. An interesting fact that Jack was happy to share was that when he served in Germany, Elvis served at the same time in a nearby location of Friedberg, Germany. Jack received an honorable discharge in 1959.
He was married to Frances Kenney on February 11, 1956. He and Fran lived in Borodino and together raised 6 children, living there for over 50 years. They were married for nearly 62 years. In Borodino, Jack was actively involved with his children taking his children fishing and sledding, and teaching them to garden. He enjoyed playing alongside with his children in many outdoor games including soccer, baseball and kick the can. Time with his children also included making homemade ice cream (with icicles) and he especially loved treating his children to ice cream at the Ice Cream Stand.
Fran and Jack enjoyed Square Dancing together weekly with the Cayuga Cut Ups for over 40 years. They also enjoyed taking trips with the Sennett Seniors and attending plays at the Merry Go Round Theatre in Auburn, as well as the Cortland Repertory Theatre. They attended several plays together of their grandchildren’s as well as dance recitals and other events.
Jack was employed as a Crane Operator until his retirement at 78, with Welch Construction of Marcellus. Prior, he worked for Angelo Spadotto and Cliff Hayden, also of Marcellus. In addition to his full time job, Jack opened his own Locksmith business (Jack’s Lock Shop) in 1988 and continued to serve the Skaneateles, Marcellus and Auburn area for close to 30 years. He enjoyed helping his community always, and will be remembered for opening many doors…and changing many locks. He was a good father who always took care of his children and did the best he could to provide for them, a loving grandpa and “great-grandpa” to many. Jack was a strong, proud and good man. He was loved and will be missed by many!
He is preceded in death by his wife Frances (Kenney) Hole, his parents, Ella (Simmons) Hole and Wilfred Hole. His brother, Fredrick Robert Hole (Bud), and sisters Helen Louise Badman and Marjorie Pearl Hole.
Jack is survived by his 6 children, 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a brother; Barbara (Stephen)Geier of Edgewater, MD, (GC Jeffrey and Adam), Janice Beaman of Syracuse, NY ( GC Nathan (Nora) Beaman, GGC Maggie, GC Brandon Beaman, GC Christopher Beaman GGC Trenidy), Jeanne (Keith) Harter, of Fulton, NY, (GC William Hudson and (Olivia Frost )GGC Jack, Alicia (Keith) Wise, GGC Grey, Bram, Navy, GC Markus, Mallory Harter), Jacqueline (Andrew) Holmes of Sorrento, FL,( GC Maris), Robert (Dr. Julianne Randall)Hole of Binghamton, NY, (GC Michelle (Joe) Cheeseman, GC Matthew), Kathleen (JD) Thomas of Syracuse, NY, (GC Delana, SGC Kaeli Burgess(Ben), SGGC Noah and Lyla , SGC Chris Thomas (Tracey Cornes), SGGC Aria and Loreli and SGC Alec Thomas); brother, Elmer Eugene Hole(Gene) of Owasco ; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A private viewing by immediate family will be held on June 4th at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home in Skaneateles, with a private military burial to follow at the Borodino Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date when conditions permit. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Borodino Fire Department or the Spafford Historical Society.

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Janet D. Jurgensen

6/1/2020

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Janet D. Jurgensen of Skaneateles passed away June 1, 2020. Janet was born October 19, 1932 in Andes, New York to the late Donald and Elizabeth Dickson. Jan grew up in the heart of the Catskills and shared her love of skiing with her family. She was a graduate of SUNY Fredonia and taught elementary school for many years.
She was fortunate to have traveled the world with her loving husband. She lived in Skaneateles for over 60 years and was an active volunteer in the community. Jan was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church serving as both an Elder and a Deacon. She loved being a member of the church Bell Choir! Jan was a founding member of the Red Hats Society, an avid domino and bridge player. She enjoyed walking with her friends and watching SU Basketball! And especially loved watching her grandchildren’s sporting events.
She is survived by her loving husband Ralph of almost 60 years. Children; Karin (Richard) Morabito, Kurt (Marianne) Jurgensen, and grandchildren, Nicole, Colby, Jayna and Gunnar. She is also survived by her brother John (Carol) Dickson.

Due to the current situation, a service will be planned for family and friends to celebrate her life at the Skaneateles First Presbyterian Church when allowed. Special thanks to the caring staff at Auburn Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made on her behalf to Meals on Wheels. To leave a condolence please visit www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Robert D. Stebbins

5/31/2020

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Robert D. Stebbins passed away on Sunday May 31, 2020. Robert was born April 10, 1936 in Auburn, NY and was a lifelong resident of Skaneateles. There, he made a simple and respectable life with his wife Jane, and their two sons David and Mark.
Robert graduated from Skaneateles High School in 1953. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. Bob graduated from technical school in Chicago and eventually carved out a career with GE (and eventually Lockheed Martin) as an electronics technician. In retirement, Bob enjoyed working for the Skaneateles Central School District and for Onondaga County at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery.
Bob enjoyed working with the local Boy Scouts and he was also a member of the Auburn Kiwanis Club. Throughout his life, he took great pride in his village and in the small farm he kept at the outskirts of town. He was happiest, however, when spending time with family and friends.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Jane Pierce Stebbins, his sons David (Bobbi) of Seneca Falls, NY and Mark Stebbins of Skaneateles, NY; two grandsons Ryan Stebbins of Portland, OR and Thomas Stebbins of Seneca Falls NY.
Due to the current COVID restrictions, the family will have a private ceremony at a time of their choosing. The family will plan a Celebration of Life once restrictions are lifted.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Skaneateles American Legion Unit 239 P.O. Box 304, Jordan Road Skaneateles 13152 or SAVES Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 77 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152.
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Mary A. Dobrosky

5/16/2020

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Mary A. Dobrosky, 90 of Skaneateles passed away at home on Saturday, May 16th. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Chase Cemetery, Lysander.
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Robert "Bob" Manning Atkinson

5/4/2020

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Robert “Bob” Manning Atkinson, 64, of Skaneateles passed peacefully on May 4th,2020 in the loving presence of his family.
Bob was predeceased by his father Lowell “Pete” Atkinson and his mother Elinor.
Bob was a life resident of Skaneateles and a graduate of Skaneateles High School. He received a degree in Business Administration from Syracuse University. This degree served him well when he assumed the presidency of Sunnycrest Precast of Auburn in 1988 after the retirement of his father. Bob expanded the company from a modest size into the large, well respected business it is today. Bob was the past president of the NYS Concrete Burial Vault Association for many years.
A devoted family man, Bob’s love of his family had no boundaries and that love inspired his involvement in the community. He was the President of Skaneateles Early Childhood Center for several years, overseeing their expansion and the relocation into their current facility. He then transitioned into active service as a Boy Scout den leader, traveling with his son and troop on many adventures. Bob was active as a local baseball and basketball coach for his son and daughter. When the children transitioned to a higher level of play, Bob was seen on the sidelines carrying his camera, another life passion, capturing the perfect action shot. Bob’s images were often seen in the local newspaper. The Atkinson family made wonderful memories boating on Skaneateles lake and vacationing in Cape May where Bob also enjoyed summer vacations as a child. A perfect evening after work would entail a nice grilled meal, glass of fine Cabernet and the company of his family while watching an exciting sporting event.
You may not have known Bob personally but he may have touched your life when you suffered the loss of a loved one. Sunnycrest is the local manufacturer of concrete burial vaults and he likely served you with respectful, behind the scenes, care.
Bob, you are missed.
Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Beth Slater Atkinson, son James Manning and daughter Hannah Marie, all of Skaneateles. Bob and Beth met at a party, made a plan to watch the Syracuse-Georgetown game, and Bob was known to say that he knew that he would marry Beth from the moment he met her on March 3,1990. He is also survived by the Slater family including father and mother- in- law James and Dianne, sister -in -law Jill (Albert) Teramana and nephews Shane and Wesley all of Ohio. He is survived by Nugget, the dog he resisted getting for years but never knew he needed and Lulu.
Burial and services will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Upstate Golisano Hospital www.upstatefoundation.org/ghcdonate
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Robert Alan Holbein

4/27/2020

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Robert Alan Holbein, 89, of North Road, Owasco passed away peacefully at Auburn Hospital on Monday, April 27th.
Al was born on April 19, 1931, the son of Walter Wm. Holbein and Viola Gray Holbein in Guilderland, NY.
After graduating Skaneateles High School in 1949, he went on to study at Cornell School of Agriculture, then returned to the family farm. In addition to working full time at Deveau Ford Tractor and later Main & Pinckney, the work and management of the farm was his lifelong passion; a tribute to his outstanding work ethic.
He was known for his mischievous good humor and his ready and distinctive laugh could be heard across a crowd. He would help anyone who asked and his quiet wisdom was often sought after by family and friends. In retirement, Al spent time maple sugaring, woodworking, and traveling with his wife.
Alan is predeceased by his loving and patient wife, Shirley Schneider Holbein and survived by four children; Greg Holbein (Julie), Jeff Holbein (Sally), Jonathan Holbein (Deb) and Heidi Levin (Paul). In addition, he is survived by twelve grandchildren: Verity, Robin, Heather, Matthew, Elisabeth, Sarah, Katie, Laurel, Holly, Sam, Nate, and Abby, and seven great grandchildren: Ajanae, Ryleigh, Noah, Brooklynn, Landon, Taheim, and Akira.
A memorial service will take place at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cayuga County Meals on Wheels at 149 Genesee St., Box 3, Auburn, NY 13021. To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Richard Albert Marx, Jr.

4/19/2020

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Richard Albert Marx, Jr., age 83, of Skaneateles, New York, died on April 19, 2020, at St Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. He resided in Skaneateles and was a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church since 1972. He spent his early years in Wallingford, Connecticut living close to extended family and attending local schools. Shortly after high school graduation in June 1954, he and a close friend enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served on the U.S.S. Compton DD705, visiting many ports of call in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. His was the last ship to pass through the Suez Canal at the start of the 1956 Suez Crisis, limping south to Durban, South Africa for extensive repairs to the ship. He fondly recalled the generous hospitality of the local residents. Following his honorable discharge in 1957, he attended the Ward School of Electronics in Hartford, Connecticut, earning a degree as an Electronics Technician and spending the majority of his career with General Electric, retiring in 1993 as Northeast Regional Sales Manager.
He always treasured simple family traditions, especially Sunday dinners and holidays at home with family. Following retirement, he enjoyed having more time to spend with family, flipping “Poppyburgers” by the pool, “volunteering” at a local family farm, hunting and enjoying the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes. He was instrumental in the early development of the Skaneateles Conservation Area, serving as Committee Chair for many years. He also served as Number One Stockboy at the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry and co-pilot for Meals on Wheels for a number of years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Mary (Balderacchi) Marx. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Loretta; their children, Lorene, Rick (Alan), Lynn Brown (David), and Sheri Hass (Ron); grandchildren Steven (Tessa) and Laura Brown, Amanda, Joshua and Erin Hass, Anthony “AJ” Marx; and great-grandsons Adam and Peter Brown. He will continue to be greatly loved and sadly missed by his entire family.
Private services were held at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In the midst of this Covid 19 pandemic, his family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Glowacki for his kind and diligent attention during his last days at home, as well as the doctors and staff who cared for him at St Joseph’s Hospital.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the Food Bank of Central New York, SAVES or American Legion Robert J. Hydon Post 239.
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Helen C. Hoffman

4/12/2020

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Helen C. Hoffman, 91, of Skaneateles passed away Easter Sunday April 12th at her home. She was a lifetime resident Skaneateles, born to the late Thomas and Lillian Coyne. Helen was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Mary’s of the Lake, member of the Skaneateles American Legion, and Manlius Cavalry Club. Helen ran the distribution of the Syracuse newspapers in Skaneateles and was a school crossing guard. She could often be seen sitting on her back porch feeding the ducks, tending to her flowers, and relaxing with her cat. Family was very important to Helen, she put their well-being before her own. Besides her parents, Helen is predeceased by her brother Jack Coyne, husband Robert Hoffman, both WWII Veterans, and son Karl Hoffman. Helen is survived by her children E. Ann Scouten of Syracuse, Wayne Hoffman of Skaneateles, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be private due to current restrictions. Helen will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles. Contributions in Helen’s name may be made to the Skaneateles Ambulance (SAVES).
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Anne Pinker Jackson

4/11/2020

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Anne Pinker Jackson, a native and longtime resident of Skaneateles Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, in Pennsylvania. She was 101.
Anne was born in Skaneateles Falls on October 27, 1918, one of seven children of the late John and Helen Pinker. She graduated from Skaneateles High School in 1936 and married Donald Schneider Jackson in May 1947. The couple lived in Skaneateles Falls where they raised their family. She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles. Anne moved to Media, PA in 2011 to live near her son Donald.
Anne was known for her loving care of her immediate and extended family, serving as primary caregiver for her mother and mother in-law. She enjoyed knitting and created many gifts over the years for family and friends. She was also a skilled seamstress offering her services to many in the community. She enjoyed cooking, refinishing furniture, shopping, and socializing with seniors with her husband in retirement.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan Wolfe (Geofrey) of Phoenix, AZ and son, Donald Jackson (Mary Beth) of Media, PA. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Pinker, of Pittsford, NY. She is survived by 4 grandchildren: Julie, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Meredith, 4 great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held at a future date and laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles, NY.
Charitable contributions in Anne’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles or a charity of your choice.
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John S. Lombardo

4/11/2020

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John S. Lombardo, 54, of Baldwinsville, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2020.
John was born in Syracuse and attended West Genesee High School where he excelled as both a student and athlete. He played football, wrestling and lacrosse and was recognized with the Scholar Athlete Award upon graduation. He continued his education at University of Pennsylvania and graduated from the Wharton School of Business with a BS in Economics.
John worked over 20 years in the investment industry, recently as Senior Portfolio Manager at AssetMark Financial, Inc. managing client portfolios. Prior to this role, John was a founding partner and CIO of Blue Water Capital Management in Syracuse, New York. His passion for investing and being an advocate for clients made him well loved by all in his professional career. He was a Chartered Financial Analyst
(CFA) and a member of the CFA Society of Rochester, New York.
He was a loving son and brother, and a doting uncle who enjoyed attending many activities with his nieces and nephews. He was a loyal and supportive friend to many and loved helping those in need. He volunteered regularly at We Rise Above the Street in Syracuse, a non-profit organization that provided food for the homeless.
He is predeceased by his father Anthony J. Lombardo and his two cousins Peter M. Baichi and David J. Baichi. John is survived by his mother Sandra (Boyden) Lombardo, his sister Tracey Simon (Mark) his brother Anthony J. Lombardo Jr. (Karen), three nieces Jenna and Alexa Simon and Amelia Lombardo, two nephews Kolby Simon and Jack Lombardo, his aunt Mary Lou Baichi (Peter) and his two cousins Matthew and Derek Baichi.
Private services will be held for the immediate family at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to We Rise Above the Street at 404 Oak Street, Suite 111, Syracuse, NY 13203.
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