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Joseph A. Koziol

1/31/2017

Joseph A. Koziol, 77, of Skaneateles passed away Tuesday January 31, 2017 at the Matthew House surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse to the late Michael and Mary Gocek Koziol, he owned and operated the Mandana Inn with his wife for several years. He was an avid hobbyist always having different projects going. He loved to play golf, read and do crossword puzzles. Along with his wife he has traveled the last 30 years to Aruba where he had made several friends. He loved his Ford Mustang and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Buffalo Bills. He was proud of his family and a big cheerleader for his grandchildren. He was always the life of the party.
He is survived by his wife the former Gracia Reilley; daughters Michele Kinchla and Molly (Daniel) Lupo and brother Eugene Koziol. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Sarah, Elizabeth, Michael and Daniel, Christina, Kimberly and Kerry along with 5 great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday February 4 at St. Ann’s Church, Owasco. He will be Interred in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family and friends may call on the family from 4-6 p.m. Friday February 3, at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles.
Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, American Legion Post #239 or to St. Ann’s Church.
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Thelma E. Simon

1/30/2017

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Thelma E. Simon, 96, of Skaneateles passed away at her home on January 30th. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Thursday, February 2nd at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
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Betty Jane Cottrell

1/30/2017

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Betty J. Cottrell, 84, of Elbridge passed away peacefully on January 30, 2017 at The Centers of St Camillus. She was born in Auburn and was the daughter of the late Francis and Edwina (Seal) Ide. She was predeceased by her husband, Glenn. Survivors include a son Mike (LaRae) Cottrell; daughter Melanie (David) Miller; two granddaughters, Tracy (Brian), Colleen (Eric); and, two great-grandchildren.
She graduated from Skaneateles High School, married Glenn and traveled through-out the US while he served in the Air Force. They then moved to Otisco Lake. She worked and retired from Skan-a-matic in Elbridge after a long career there. After retirement, they spent their winters at Ramblers Rest in Venice Florida where she did volunteer work in the community. Before moving to Elbridge, they split their time between Lazy Acres Park on the ST Lawrence River and Marcellus.
Betty was a lifetime member of Borodino Methodist Church where, for many years, she served as the Secretary-Treasurer. She was a talented crafter, knitter, crochier, baker and an avid reader.
The family would like to thank The Centers of St Camillus for all their care and compassion.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 11:00 am at the Borodino Methodist Church on Route 174. Following will be a short graveside service at Scott Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Borodino UM Church, 1820 Route 174, Skaneateles NY 13152.
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Donald G. Becker

1/27/2017

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Donald G. Becker, 93, of The Common’s on Saint Anthony, formerly of Borodino, passed away January 27th, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce Rienhardt Becker, 3 children, Janet Haines (Richard) of Borodino, David Becker of Union Springs, Brenda Becker of Elbridge; six grandchildren: Phillip Haines (Adrienne) of Borodino, Jeffrey Haines (Tina) of Kirkville, Audrey Misiano (Kevin) of Marcellus, Kevin Haines of Borodino, Brian Becker (Kelly) of Penfield, Bradley Haines (Kelly) of Borodino, and 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Donald is predeceased by his parents, George and Lana Becker, brother Clifford Becker, and daughters-in-law Elaine Becker and Terri Becker.
Prior to living at The Commons, Donald was a lifetime resident of Borodino, dairy farmer, manager of a family business, Town of Spafford tax assessor and supervisor, and, in more recent years, a dedicated caregiver to his wife.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 5-7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 17th at 1pm with an hour of calling hours before at Borodino Methodist Church. Donald will be buried in Borodino Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at The Commons for the dedicated and compassionate care provided our loved one. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Borodino United Methodist Church 1820 State Rte. 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
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Walda M. Stenger

1/25/2017

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Walda M. Stenger, 81, of Skaneateles, NY passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017 at Upstate Community Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Walda was born in Weedsport, NY on October 9, 1935, and moved to Skaneateles Falls, NY, as a child, with her parents Walda and Kenneth Patterson and her brother Richard Patterson where she lived and contributed to the community throughout the years.
As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, friend, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, Walda shared her strength, her passion and her love. Her life lessons will live on in the hearts of all the family and friends that she touched and the people she loved.
Walda is survived by her children; Debbie (Jerome) Durr of Mottville, Harvey (Cathy Frankenbach) Stenger of Binghamton, Julie (Bob) Stenger of Skaneateles Falls; her grandchildren Elisabeth (Rafael) Campos, Hannah Stenger, Brittany Stenger; her great granddaughter Iris Frankenbach Campos; friends Jonathan and Michael Dent and several nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to S.A.V.E.S. Ambulance 77 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
Friends and family may call on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30 to 12:30 with prayers to follow at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
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Andrew L. Hadley

1/22/2017

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A native of Schenectady, NY, Andy Hadley was the son of Jean Ferguson and Norman Hadley. For the past 35 years, he resided in Elbridge, NY.
Andy served in the Marine Reserves, then in active duty in the U.S. Army as a radio station controller in Vietnam. With a Bachelors and Masters from Purdue University in Electrical Engineering, Andy had a career in aerospace industries including TRW in California, and General Electric in Syracuse, NY.
Andy loved music, playing brass for Purdue's Marching Band, and the Community Band in Jordan-Elbridge. He was a long-time member of the Marcellus Masterworks Chorale.
A professional-quality photographer, he captured the beauty of Western Landscapes, which he discovered when hiking as a member of the Sierra Club. He delighted in the desert wildflowers of Anza Borrego.
He enjoyed being physically active and was a bicyclist with the Onondaga Cycling Club. He also enjoyed summers, swimming at Fishers Island in Long Island Sound.
His love of learning included being a public speaker with Toastmasters International, and teaching students to read for eight years as a Literacy Volunteer.
Andy is survived by four children; Mikki Kline of Apex NC, Anthony Hadley of NYC, Dinah Hunt of West Hills CA, and Karen Hadley of Sarasota FL, as well as four grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Hugh Hadley, and three sisters, Jeffrey Dohrenwend, Ellen Richey Woodzell, and Anne Broullier. There will be a Military Service on Friday, January 27th at 11am at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
rescue mission: rescuemissionalliance.org
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Judy A. Morgan

1/19/2017

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“To laugh often and much, to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch...to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded!”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Judy A. Morgan of Skaneateles, New York passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home, surrounded in love by her family and friends. She was born to Lawrence & Margaret Kellogg on March 7, 1950 in Cortland, NY. On October 7, 1972 she married the love of her life and best friend, Stephen Morgan.
Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting or knowing Judy knew her welcoming and encouraging manner. Judy was a gentle person who loved without hesitation.
Judy had a remarkable professional career in education that spanned four decades. She worked in a number of school districts which allowed her to help and work with countless individuals. During her life, she dedicated herself to service by being involved in various groups and committees in her community, church, and work.
Together, Judy and Steve built their lives around raising their two children, Jill Fudo (Jeremy) and Brian (Jennifer). She took great pride in encouraging and seeing her children grow into successful, creative, productive adults who approached raising children as she did.
In retirement, she spent any time she could enjoying her six grandchildren: Alexander, Lucas and Margaret Fudo, and Riley, Avery and Reagan Morgan. Her heart swelled to know that her grandsons were growing into responsible and caring young adults, attending college and defining who they are as active members of their community. Anyone who would listen surely heard about how proud she was of her granddaughters and their different achievements, including an egg business, academic and musical accomplishments, gymnastic victories, and other athletic interests.
Judy dearly loved her brother, Lawrence Kellogg, and his wife Diana, sisters-in-law Sue Sabin (Guy) and Nancy Kever (Bill), her many nieces and nephews, cousins and many special friends she made throughout the years. She also had a loyal and loving companion in her dog, Emmie-Lou, who gave her so much happiness.
Judy and Steve created many loving homes during their marriage, most recently in Skaneateles. They did so with the focus of raising their children, welcoming their family and friends and making a place where everyone felt loved and at home. At her homes, Judy took a great deal of pride in designing, planting and maintaining her gardens. Reading and learning were Judy's lifelong passions. She also loved cooking and baking, and found great fulfillment in sewing, knitting, and quilting beautiful creations for her family and friends. She was sometimes even the neighborhood seamstress.
Most of all, spending time with her husband Steve brought her joy. Together the two of them enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and seeking out new activities to do together such as attending the Culinary Institute.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the “Judy Morgan Memorial Foundation” PO Box 1241, Weedsport, NY 13166, which will be used to help fund the causes Judy was most passionate about.
Please join us in a celebration of Judy’s life on Saturday, January 28th from 1:00-4:00pm at Emerson Park Pavilion (6914 East Lake Road Auburn, NY 13021)
Please share your memories of Judy at http://judymorgan.life
We are all broken and lost in Judy's death but comforted to know that she succeeded!
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Ethel Frost Sprague

1/7/2017

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Ethel Frost Sprague, 80, of Skaneateles passed away peacefully January 7, 2017 at Auburn Community hospital.
Born August 31, 1936 she was the daughter of Fred and Annie Frost.
In her early years she was a sales clerk at ET Taylor's. From there she spent the remainder of her years as a housewife raising five children and enjoying her grandchildren. She loved her shopping outings with family as well as being an avid lover of cookbooks and Rosalie's chocolate chip cookies.
She is predeceased by her husband Wharton Sprague, parents Fred and Annie Frost, and Doug Boyle.
She is survived by son Allen(Kim) Sprague of Port Byron, Laurie(Jon) Liebman of Skaneateles, Deborah Sprague of Skaneateles ,Linda(Roy)Roberts of Greenwich Connecticut and Patricia(Mike Morabito) Sprague of Skaneateles. And grand children Zach, Jen, Dan Liebman and Ashley Smith.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, January 10 th, 4-7 PM at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Saves Ambulance service Skaneateles New York. To
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Anna Marie "Ann" Cirincione

1/6/2017

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Anna Marie “Ann” Cirincione, 103, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at her home at The Athenaeum in Skaneateles, NY where she has resided for the past five years. Ann was born in Schenectady, NY in 1913 to John and Mary Cerrito. The daughter of Italian immigrants who valued education, Ann completed high school at sixteen and then earned an RN degree at Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany, where she became an obstetrical nurse. Following her 1940 marriage to Frank James Cirincione, who died in 1968, she co-owned Schenectady Importing Company. At age sixty-two, after selling the company she earned a BA degree at The College of St. Rose in Albany. At the same time, she became the Discharge Planner at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady. Ann retired thirty-six years ago, and then was able to devote much of her time to her passion, cooking. According to many, she was the best cook they ever knew. She had the ability to taste a food and recreate the recipe perfectly, or even improve on what “the chefs in New York made.” Her other interest included reading and discussing politics, making it clear that her view was always from the right, and also right.
Ann was predeceased by her siblings, the Honorable D. Vincent Cerrito, Gus Cerrito, Jesse Vacca, Jeanne Hoag, and Madge Strong. She is survived by her three children, Mary Ann Hayes (Stephen) of Marion, MA, F. James Cirincione, MD (Sharon) of Skaneateles, NY and Robert J. Cirincione, MD (Janice) of Hagerstown, MD. She loved her nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She took great interest in all aspects of their lives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Luke’s Church in Schenectady on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Most Redeemer Cemetery. If you choose to remember Ann through a charitable donation, due to Ann’s love of foods, her ownership of a food importing company in Schenectady and her generosity in sharing food with others throughout her life, the family requests donations to St. Luke’s Food Pantry, 1241 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12304. The family also wishes to thank the staff of The Athenaeum for treating Ann with great dignity, respect and love.
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Rodney J. Clarke

1/1/2017

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Rodney J. Clarke, lifelong resident of Skaneateles area, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a long courageous battle with heart disease.   Rod retired in 2004 from the New York State Department of Correctional Services where he worked his dream job of firearms instructor.
Rod kept very active in retirement. Daily, Rod could be found at the Blue Water Café coffee clutch with the town elders where they attempted to solve the world’s problems. After coffee Rod spend endless hours puttering in the shop on his may vehicles, paying special attention to his Harley Davidson.    In his spare time Rod enjoyed spending time with family and friends, working in the yard with the John Deere and his Chocolate lab side kick.
Rod was predeceased by his parents Fred and Jean Clarke of Skaneateles. Rod is survived by his best friend and devoted love Patricia Riley, two sons Scott (Michelle) of Camillus and Sean (Angela) of Sarasota, Florida.     Brother Ronald (Beverly) Clarke and sister Janice (Les) Godfrey of Richmond Virginia.    Grandchildren, Ryan, Connor, Greg, Kaitlyn, Alexis and D. Anthony. As well as several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of life and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 10th at 10am at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles.With burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Skaneateles.
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