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Joseph G. Canny, Jr.

1/28/2016

Joseph G. Canny Jr, 54, of Syracuse passed away Thursday January 28, 2016 at home. Joe fought a long battle with cancer of almost twenty years. Never once did Joe complain about the cards he was dealt. Joe was known for his sense of humor and straight talk. He was born in Utica to the late Joseph and Suzanne Canny. He was a graduate of Skaneateles High School and Syracuse University. He retired from the Post Standard in advertising and sales. Joe was a devout Catholic and a Patriot. As lucky would have it, he was able to receive Holy Communion on the eve of his death from his brother Patrick.
Joe is survived by his children Devin Patrick and Mary Kate Canny; siblings: Cathleen (Robert) Varno, Bartle (Toni) Canny, Patrick (Nancy) Canny, Michael (Lisa) Canny. He also leaves behind the mother of his children Geraldine Canny, his uncle, and “Second Father”, Bart (Judy) Gorman and several nieces
and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to his caregivers these last months, Jamel Mack and Jahneria Mackey,
who treated Joe like family.
A Catholic Mass of burial will be offered for Joe at 10 a.m. Wednesday February 3 at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Private family burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of CNY.
Condolences may be left at www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Robert D. Gray, Jr.

1/26/2016

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On Tuesday, January 26th, Bob Gray, finished his final round of golf and entered God’s great Club House. He played strong and courageous right through the final 18th hole. It was the best round of golf he ever played. Bob’s great golf game started in Mottville, where he was born, and finished in Skaneateles, where Bob lived, loved and served. Bob’s zest for life showed in his service to the community, dedication to his career, and his love for his family. He served from 1970-76 in the US Army Reserves and subsequently joined the Valentine Meyer Post 317 and the Robert Haydon Post 239. He was an honorary member of the Skaneateles Fire Department, a life member of the Mons. Meany Knights of Columbus Council, and was past president and 25 year board member of the Lake View Cemetery Board. He was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church.
The career path Bob chose was well suited to his patience, gentlemanly nature, and his true sense of compassion. He graduated from Simmons School of Embalming in 1968 and served on the Military Honor Guard in the Reserves while he worked as a funeral director in Skaneateles. He established the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home in 1975 and the Gray House Bed & Breakfast in 1990. He was a member and past president of the Onondaga-Oswego Funeral Directors Association.
Life was full for Bob; he played in the Joe Curtis Softball League well into his 60's, he enjoyed meeting the guys at the Wednesday Night bowling league in Marcellus, playing cards in the Amber Pitch League, walking down to breakfast at Johnny’s with the guys from Table 6; traveling with his family to many parts of the country and to Ireland and Scotland, and played golf with friends and family. The game of golf gave Bob time to spend with his son, son-in-law, grandson, daughters and friends. Family was central to all that Bob did in his life; and the focal point for the past 45 years was his wife Val. Together they raised a family, operated a business and traveled extensively.
Their family includes 2 daughters: Pamela (Gary) Anastasio, Kristin Gray; son Rob (Leanne); his mother Mary Gray; his brother Thomas (Kathy); his sisters: Mary Ann (Rick) Barletta, Pat (Ted) Corwin, Joanne (Eric) Tills; grandchildren: Tyler & Laura Anastasio, Robby IV, Matthew, Connor; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by
his father Robert D. Gray Sr. in 1992.
The Gray family greatly appreciates all of the thoughts, prayers, cards and acts of kindness they have received over the
past 19 months.
The funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 10am in St. Mary’s of the Lake Church. Private burial will be in
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.
Calling hours are Friday from 2-8pm at Bob’s funeral home,
49 Jordan Street, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fr. Peter Major Mill Hill Missionaries - African Missions, c/o Mill Hill House 222 W. Hartsdale Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530-1667, or Cancer Connects, 5008 Brittonfield Parkway, Suite 800,
East Syracuse 13057.
Online condolences can be sent to www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Patricia Ann Lukins

1/26/2016

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Patricia Ann Lukins, 71, of Mottville passed away peacefully Tuesday January 26, 2016 at home. Pat attended Marcellus Schools and her senior year at Skaneateles High school. She retired from Madison Filtration in Skaneateles Falls. She loved spending time with her friends bowling. She also spent her life loving and spoiling her nieces and nephews.
Pat is survived by sisters Leona, Barb, and Jean; brother Richard and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Howard, Elmer, Butch and sisters Carol, Fran, Shirley, Norma and her sister and best friend Lena who she cared for during her final years.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in the spring at
the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the
Finger Lakes.
Condolences may be left at www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Lena May Miles

1/16/2016

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    Lena May Miles, 85, lifetime resident of Mottville died Saturday. She loved to play Bingo at St. Alphonsus and Sacred Heart Church’s in Auburn. Lena loved spending time with all of her grandchildren and going to their actives. She was predeceased by her loving husband Harold in July of 2002 and a grandson. Surviving are son Larry (Kit) Miles, daughters Barbara (Jimmy) Bennett, Debbie (Steve) Smith, Sandy (Paul) Lupien, her sister and best friend Pat Lukin, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, sisters Leona, Barb, Jean
and a brother Richard.
   Services are private. Burial in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to SAVES or the Mottville Fire Company.
        To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Betty J. Albring, "Mommzie"

1/16/2016

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Betty J. Albring, “Mommzie”, 76, of Skaneateles, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday January 16th. She was a graduate of Moravia Central Schools. Betty was married for 58 years to her loving husband Edward. Betty had many jobs she worked at Columbian Rope, P&S Textile, Miller Bottling, Owens/Illinois Bottle Company in Auburn NY as a floor supervisor and at Skaneateles Central Schools. Betty loved going boating, vacationing on cruise ships, avid reader, she couldn’t pass up a garage sale, camping with her family and most of all she loved spending time with Edward and riding around in their Red Corvette.
She is predeceased by her parents George and Florence Lull, and her mother in law Irene Albring.
Surviving are her children Donald Albring, Donna (Sherman) Cottrill, John (Stacey) Albring, Lee (Susan) Albring, Valentina (Patrick) Feeney, Al (Danielle) Albring; grandchildren Calista Albring, Abrianna Albring, Rachael Feeney, William Feeney, Sabrina Albring, Tom Albring, Samantha Albring; and one great grandchild Mya Cuykendall. Step-grandchildren Steven Cottrill, Kylie Dodson, Kortney Dodson. Sisters Jean (Fred) Albring and Sue (Ed) Ballor. Brother David Lull and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday January 21st from 4pm to 7pm at the Owasco Reformed Church. Funeral Service will be at 10am on Friday at the church.
Ineu of flowers contributions can be made to the Owasco Reformed Church. Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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William R. Bass

1/7/2016

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William R. Bass, 83, life time resident of Skaneateles, passed away at home on January 7th. William served in the US Army from October 21, 1953 to October 20, 1955. William work for over 40 years as a lineman with Niagara Mohawk in Syracuse, NY. He was an active member of the St. Mary’s of The Lake Church, Skaneateles, the Skaneateles Falls American Legion Post 317, was avid reader and taking trips to Saratoga in the summer months, where he loved the outdoors. Also a big part of William’s life was spending time with his family.
William is predeceased by his parents Stanley and Mary, his twins, a sister Bonnie Littlefeid and a brother Michael.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary of 30 years, his children Mary Lynn (Jerry) Oleksa, William Michael, Suzie Gleason (Mike), Timmy and his step children Scott (Juanita) Willis and Brian (Rhonda) Willis. Brother’s Peter Kortright and Mark (Nancy) Kortright. Sisters Mary (Dick) Keough, Kathleen (William) Johnson and Pat Eisenberg. 14 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be a Catholic Mass on Tuesday January 12th at 10am at St. Mary’s of The Lake Church, Skaneateles.
Contributions can be made to St. Mary’s of The Lake Church, Skaneateles.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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