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Margueritte Craig Pendergast Stevens

4/22/2018

Margueritte Craig Pendergast Stevens of Skaneateles, NY, and Kennebunkport, ME peacefully left this world on April 22, 2018. She was born on October 19, 1921 in Beaver, PA to Earle McKee Craig and Margaret Peters Craig. She lived her early years in the Beaver area, outside of Pittsburgh, PA. As a child, she enjoyed riding horses and attending summer camp at Crescent Lake, Maine with her younger brother, Earle McKee Craig, Jr. At age 15, Margueritte attended boarding school at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA, graduating in 1940. Following high school graduation, she attended Vassar College. On July 1, 1950, Margueritte married Marshall Abbott Pendergast, a Valley Forge Military Academy grad and fellow Pennsylvania native, and they moved to Kennebunkport, Maine. The couple raised their children and lived in Kennebunkport until Abbott's passing in 1982.
In 1990, she married Philip Holbrook Stevens and moved to his home in Skaneateles, NY while always keeping a second home in Maine. After moving to Skaneateles, Margueritte became a member of Grace Chapel and has a large and loving church family. Her Christian faith sustained her throughout her life; one of her favorite Bible passages is Psalm 51. Margueritte and Philip traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Europe until their health prevented them from doing so and Philip died in 2013.
Margueritte is predeceased by her mother, father, husbands M. Abbott Pendergast and Philip H. Stevens, brother Earle, daughter Margueritte Elizabeth (aka. Marny/Heather) Sherwood (Wayne) and stepdaughter Alison Stevens-Macy (John).
She is survived by her children, Craig Abbott Pendergast and Margaret Anne Pendergast; stepson, Andrew M. Stevens (Angela); grandchildren, Ashley Pendergast (Stephen Best), Morgan Baker (Christopher), Sally Western and Cyrus Western, and Erica Stevens, five great-grandchildren and a sixth great-grandchild is due any day, several nieces, a nephew, cousins and many extended family and friends.
A celebration of Margueritte's life will be held at Grace Chapel, 1674 Route 20, Skaneateles, NY at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Chapel, 1674 Route 20, Skaneateles, NY 13152 or The Rescue Mission, 155 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.
To leave a condolence please visit www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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John "Bummy" LeFever

4/20/2018

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John LeFever (aka Bummy), 70, of Skaneateles, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. John graduated from Moravia Central School and Auburn Community College, was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1967, and worked for General Crushed Stone/Hanson for 30 years. In 1969, he married Linda Phillips and they raised Aaron, Aimee, and Annette on his family’s farm on Heifer Street. John enjoyed living in the country, was a hunter, a gardener, a farmer and was well-known for throwing the best pig roast around. He was a member of the American Legion Post 317 in Skaneateles Falls and VFW Post 1975 in Auburn. Hands down, his greatest joy in life was being Chase’s “Papa.” Survivors are his loving wife, Linda; a son, Aaron (Suzanne) LeFever; daughters, Aimee LeFever and Annette (Bahgat) Abdelaziz, and grandson, Chase Abdelaziz. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Kelley, Emma Andrews, and Terry Lee. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Alice LeFever; brothers, Elmer John LeFever and Lewis LeFever, and sisters, Jean Hares and Mary Hares. There are no calling hours. The family invites friends and family to gather from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Mandana Barn, 1274 Route 359 (Lacy Road), Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Skaneateles Area Volunteer Emergency Services or the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department. To leave a condolence, please visit www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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George Edward Joyce Jr.

4/19/2018

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George Edward Joyce Jr, life-long resident of Skaneateles, NY passed away after succumbing to Cancer on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Hospice House in Sun City Center, FL. George was born in 1931 to George and Clarabel Vanamber Joyce. He attended Skaneateles Schools and is a Veteran of the US Army. He was a 25-year member of the Robert J Hydon Post of the American Legion in Skaneateles, NY. He worked as a landscaper and then for more than 40 years as a Machinist at LAB Corporation in Skaneateles, NY. In retirement he worked on the maintenance crew at Lakeview Cemetery in Skaneateles, NY. George was an avid hunter and fisher and his great passions were his loyal dogs and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Among those left to mourn his loss is his wife of 55 years Florence, his sons John (Brandy) Joyce of Marcellus, NY, George (Roberta) Joyce of Riverview, FL, his 3 nephews that he also considered as his sons: Ken (Hazel) Lee and James (Elaine Newkirk) Lee of Auburn, NY, Robert (Patty Villano) Lee of Phelps, NY, sister-in-law Emma Clark of Ocala, FL, brother-in-law Albert Jennings of Skaneateles Falls, NY, a cousin Sherry Turnbull of Liverpool, NY, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. His sisters Dorothy Joyce and Margaret Lee predeceased him. A Graveside Military Service will be held in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles, NY at 10:30am on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, NY.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Donald James Price

4/17/2018

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Donald James Price born October 27, 1928 in New York, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was a 52-year resident of Skaneateles, NY, and during that time spent 17 school calendar years in Fairport, NY (1970 – 1987). He was the son of Sidney S. Price and Mary E. McCartney Price. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sylvia (Cavanagh) Price, originally of Chestnut Hill, PA, children: Debi Price Murray (James) of Palmyra, NY, Donald J. Price Jr. of Skaneateles, Eileen M. Price of Skaneateles, John S. Price (Molly), of Morrison, CO; grandchildren: Sean and Michael Murray, Anna, Luke, Diego and Irma Price, sister: Mary Evelyn Breslin of Ambler, PA, and many nieces and nephews.
Don graduated from LaSalle College with a degree in Accounting and served in the ROTC. He served two years in the Army as an Artillery Officer-1st Lieutenant. Don had a multi-faceted background in banking, manufacturing, sales and marketing. He held senior management positions in two Fortune 500 companies, Shuron Textron and Bausch & Lomb. He retired from Shuron Textron as Sales and Marketing Manager responsible for all domestic and foreign markets. He purchased and operated Lakeland Visual Aid until he retired.
A strong proponent of community service, he served as a Village Trustee for seven years then Mayor of Skaneateles, (1995-2001). He assisted in numerous community charity organizations including Laker Limo in Skaneateles. An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Skaneateles Country Club. He was a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church. He also enjoyed reading down by the lake. He and his wife Sylvia called Skaneateles, their “Camelot”.
Don will be remembered for his love and lifelong devotion to his wife Sylvia and his family. His strong faith in God, love for his country and service to the community. He had passion for all to get an education as well as having the discipline to live a moral and faithful life. Don’s warm reception to friends and strangers alike were greeted with a smile and his sincere interest in helping anyone in need.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 3rd, 4-7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Friday, May 4th at 10am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, 81 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, (www.alz.org/centralnewyork)
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Beverly M. Quimby

4/17/2018

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Beverly M. Quimby ,89, of Skaneateles, N.Y., passed away on April 17, 2018 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. Born in Swanton, Vermont, she moved with her family several times as a child to homes in New Hampshire and Maine, before settling down in St. Johnsbury, VT during her high school years, where she graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1947. Bev graduated from the Eastman School of Dental Hygiene in 1949, and worked as a dental hygienist for 2 years in Burlington, VT. In 1951 she married Richard O. Quimby (Dick), of Barnet Vermont, who was then working on a BS in Electrical Engineering at the University of Vermont. After Dick’s graduation and employment by General Electric in 1953, the couple moved to Schenectady, then Johnson City, and finally to Skaneateles, NY, where they raised 3 children. Bev started working again in 1968, first at Skaneateles Savings Bank, and then from 1972-1990 at Skaneateles Realty, where she became a licensed Real Estate Broker.
Bev was always busy with projects, and especially enjoyed decorative painting, genealogy, reading, and decorating homes. She had not only the Skaneateles home to furnish & decorate, but also the family homestead “Quimby Hill”, in Barnet, Vt., where they spent their summers after retirement, enjoying gatherings of family and friends, gardening, and wildlife. She was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother, always ready to assist and encourage both family and friends. She will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have known her.
Survivors include daughter Sharon G. Nichols (Ed Marx) of Skaneateles, N.Y.; two sons Richard S. Quimby of Worcester, MA and David O. Quimby (Eileen) of Camillus, NY.; a sister Claudette S. Macey; 3 grandchildren, Tiffany Nichols (Colin Brown), Tyler Nichols (Morgan Ellithorpe), and Grace Quimby; 2 step-grandchildren, Amy and Christina Johnston; 3 great-grandchildren, Parker Brown, Madison Brown, and Owen Nichols; double cousin Bernice Quimby of Monroe, NH and several nephews and nieces.
At Bev’s request there will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 21st at 10:30am at the United Methodist Church, Skaneateles. A burial service will be held in May in Barnet, Vt. Donations may be made to the Skaneateles Methodist Church. To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Curtis W. Badman

4/15/2018

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Curtis W. Badman. 88, of Borodino passed away Sunday April 15, 2018 at Westminster Manor. Born in Skaneateles, to the late Lee and Anna Badman, he was a graduate of Moravia Central and Clarkson University. He worked for A.S. Wilkstrom before entering the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict. After his service to our country he returned to work for A.S. Wilkstrom then he worked for Peter Kiewit Son’s until his retirement in 1985.He was an avid NY Yankees and SU fan, he loved to be outdoors either working on his boat, fishing, hunting or working in his garden.
He is survived by his children Karen (Skip) Rasmussen, Joanne (Alan) Homer, Rosemary (Ken) Slater and Raymond (Susan) Badman. He also leaves behind his 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Curtis was predeceased by his wife Muriel in 2010.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday April 18, at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home. A calling hour will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Westminster Manor, 81 South St., Auburn, NY 13021.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Gary R. Cornue

4/10/2018

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Gary R. Cornue, 56, of Weedsport passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Gary was a graduate of Tully High School and a Navy Veteran. He was a cook at Devaney’s Grill in Weedsport and was a commander at the Skaneateles Falls American Legion Post 317. Gary loved to play pool, which he often did with his fellow legionaries.
Gary is predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Trudy and sister-in-law, Lory Cornue. He is survived by his siblings; John (Tina), JoAnn (Robert) Sperber, Mark (Irene); several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 from 4 to 6pm at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home. A committal service will be held on Tuesday at 10am at the Onondaga County Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Howlett Hill Rd, Syracuse.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s memory may be made to CNY Alzheimer’s Association; 441 West Kirkpatrick Street
Syracuse, NY 13204. To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Theodora "Teddy" Annette Huxford

4/8/2018

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Theodora “Teddy” Annette Huxford passed away on April 8th, 2018. Teddy was the daughter of G. Roswell and Dorothea Weeks (Whitbeck) and was born on Septem-ber 11, 1925, in Auburn, New York. Teddy graduated from Skaneateles High School, attended Syracuse University and worked at her father’s law firm, Weeks & Weeks, in Skaneateles. On October 31, 1946, Teddy married her best friend, J. David Huxford.
Teddy will long be remembered for her dedicated service to the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 239, where she was awarded a lifetime membership. Teddy took great pride in organizing the annual Veteran’s poppy sale for over 30 years. As a lifelong resident of Skaneateles, Teddy was known by many as she visited her favorite local haunts on a regular basis. Whether out on the town for her daily decaf or cranberry, she was quick to share her jokes and quips with passersby and friends, alike. She was a master at crossword puzzles and received national recognition in magazines for solving various word competitions. One of Teddy’s true joys was sharing her knowledge of the history of the village and contributing many outstanding photographs to The Creamery.
Teddy was predeceased by her beloved husband, J. David, her infant son, Phillip David Huxford, and her sister, Marion Weeks Parks.
Surviving are her daughters, Annette Brown, Francine H. Fowler (Bill), MaryBeth Warburton (Bill) and son, Jim Huxford. She is also survived by her grandchildren, William Warburton, David Warburton, Daniel Jones, Josh Thomas, Nicole Stack and Bridget Huxford; as well as six great-grandchildren, Rose, Vivian, William, Caris, Hazel and Lilah.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 13th from 4 to 6pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Funeral service will be on Saturday, April 14th at 9am at the funeral home. Teddy will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Teddy’s name can be made to the American Legion Post 239, P.O. box 24 Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Jeffrey Stewart Sheppard

4/7/2018

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Jeffrey Stewart Sheppard of Skaneateles, passed away April7, 2018 at Crouse Irving Hospital after a long and brave battle with pneumonia.
Born February 18, 1966, he was the son of Stewart and Jeralyn Sheppard and the late Mary E. Sheppard. He was a 1984 graduate of Skaneateles Central School and was a member of The Steel Workers Union, serving as Union Steward, working for Chem Trade (General Chemical) in Solvay, NY for the past 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Ethel Sheppard, his sisters, Julie (Edward) and Joe’l (Justin), step-sister, Stacey (Eric), step-brother, Steve (Michelle), his nieces and nephews, Justine (Ben), Jennifer (Tommy), Tayler, Emileah, Justin, Hunter, Gunner, Skyler and Bryce, all who adored “Uncle,” his great nephew Jaxton who was born April 1st, several aunts, uncles, cousins and his faithful campions Duchess and Boo dog.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 12th from 4 to 7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Auburn, NY.
The family wishes to thank the incredible staff of doctors and nurses on the ICU floor of Crouse Irving Hospital where Jeff received exceptional and loving care during his 9 weeks there.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to The Mottville Fire Department in Jeff’s memory.
We love you Jeff, the world was a better place with you in it.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Alfred "Al" Cappuccilli

4/2/2018

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Alfred “Al” Cappuccilli died Monday, April 2, the day after his 88th birthday. He passed away peacefully while under care at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, FL, surrounded by his dearest friend, his children, his grandchildren and even one tiny great grand-daughter.
He was a man driven to constantly improve the world around him through hard work, faith, kindness and love. It’s those traits he’ll be remembered for, along with his wit, his charm and his relentless dedication to the people he loved.
Al was born in 1930 on Syracuse’s west side, one of six children to Leopold and Antonietta Cappuccilli. He spent a career building and selling homes with his brothers while raising a family of eclectic, independent children. He spent much of his life living in Skaneateles and enjoyed his winters on Sanibel Island in Florida. From a young age, Al dedicated himself to creating. After serving in the U.S. Army, he joined his brothers in business, constructing thousands of homes and communities throughout Central New York, including Village Green in Baldwinsville.
He was active with the ARC of Onondaga, which provides services to people with developmental disabilities, and was one of its early presidents. In 2010, ARC honored him with its Founders Award. In retirement, he put his skills to work for his faith, friends, and his family. At St. Mary’s of the Lake in Skaneateles, he proposed and oversaw construction of a building connecting the church to the parish center. In 2017 he noticed a trend of cemeteries creating cremation gardens. His concept of such a garden at St. Mary’s was recently completed and is scheduled to be dedicated in May. At St. Lucy’s in Syracuse he spearheaded the effort to give a new home to the church bell that had fallen from its tower in 1998.
In 1996, he established Shepherd’s Farm, a family homestead just outside Skaneateles. On this sprawling plot of land, he built a log cabin home that would bustle with family and friends at holidays. Al’s cabin was a must-stop spot for upwards of 100 people every Christmas Eve. Even Santa Claus never missed the party at Papa’s.
At Shepherd’s Farm, Al spent his time fishing, hunting, gardening and tending to his property. He was quick to offer a bowl of his famous Utica Greens and homemade venison sausage to any visitor who stopped in. And opening day of deer season was always a special event at Al’s hunting camp. Al didn’t mince words and never hid his feelings. If he had an opinion on something, he made sure to share it.
He showed love through action, dedicating his spare time to woodworking projects for his church, friends and family. If something broke, he fixed it. He valued knowledge and kept learning right up to the end, most recently recording his first Facebook Live video “just to see what it was about.”
He loved the outdoors and time spent conversing with friends on his back porch. He raised his children to be tough but kind, just as he was.
In every aspect of his life, Al strived to leave things better than the way he found them. Now that he’s gone, the world is a better place for having had him in it.
In addition to his parents, Al is also predeceased by his two brothers, Peter and Anthony; two sisters, Mary (Paratore) and Josephine (Geiss); and a daughter, LizBeth Cappuccilli.
He is survived by his best friend, Adelina “Bonnie” Romano; his brother, Rocco (Dorothy) Cappuccilli; seven children, Joanna Cappuccilli Lovetti, Deborah (Tom) Doran, Al Cappuccilli, Dean Cappuccilli, Sandra (Mark) Baker, Angela (Marty) Strodel, and Jamie O’Connor; 11 grandchildren, William Alfred(Brittany) Doran, Robert (Jaimi) Doran, David (Bonita) Doran, Michael (Courtney) Baker, Christopher Baker (Katrina Tulloch), Julie (Rocco) Arcuri, Earl Daniel Strodel, Truman Strodel, Cory O’Connor, Perri O’Connor and Sean Cappuccilli; nine great grandchildren; as well as more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends than could fit on one page.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 12th from 3 to 7pm at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. A funeral mass will be held at church on Friday, April 13th at 10am. Burial in St. Mary’s cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Mary’s of the Lake in Skaneateles or St. Lucy’s in Syracuse. To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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