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Mary Laura Brundage Brown

4/27/2023

Mary Laura Brundage Brown, 92, formally of Weedsport, NY, passed away with her family surrounding her with love on April 27, 2023.
    Predeceased by husband of 52 years, Robert (Bob) Murray, sister Elizabeth (Betty) Burtless, brothers, Richard (Dick) and William (Bill) Brundage and grandson Tyson Brown.
    Survived by her four children, Thomas Brown of Weedsport, Terence (Christine) Brown of Zanesfeild, Ohio, Tracy Brown of St Louis, Missouri, and Tricia Donovan of Syracuse. Mary had 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    Mary loved being active and especially loved to bowl, golf, and travel. Mary found fulfillment in a life of service. She retired from the United States Postal Service after 32 years of service. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 42 years, Hospice, and several other local organizations. Mary was awarded Senior Citizen of the Year in 2014 for Cayuga County and inducted into the Hall of Fame for Port Byron High School in 2019.
    Mary loved her flowers and any birds she could attract to her bird feeders. Most of all, Mary loved her family and friends, like her dear friend, the late Bob Bishop and her sister-in-law Hazel Brundage.
    Mary was well known in her community and would greet anyone with pleasantries and a smile, a smile that will be truly missed.
    Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 1st from 10am to 12pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles with a funeral service at 12n. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of CNY.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Reginald "Stan" Brock

4/27/2023

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Reginald “Stan” Brock, 98, of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 with his loving wife of 77 years by his side. Stan was born in Skaneateles on November 8, 1924, to Reginald and Mary Brock.
    Stan graduated from Skaneateles Central School. He married Esther O’Brien on November 10, 1945 and purchased a family home in Mottville. Stan worked at LAB Corporation for 35 years, retiring in 1992. After retirement, Stan and Esther bought a house in Florida for the winter months while spending summers in Skaneateles. They eventually sold their Florida home and bought a house in Elbridge to be closer to family and friends. For the past 6 years, Stan has been living with his wife in Skaneateles.
    Stan was talented in many ways. He could wire a house and build furniture. Stan enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting at the family camp in Bear Swamp, woodworking, gardening, painting, playing cards, and helping others. Above all, he treasured the relationships he had with family, friends, and dogs.
    Stan is survived by his wife Esther, daughter Sharon (Allen) Decarr, daughter in-law Jeanette Brock, grandchildren Jeffrey (Cybil), Amy, Penny (Jamison), Janice, and Matthew (Stefanie), as well as 8 great grandchildren and friends he considered family. He was predeceased by his parents, and sons Tom and Ron.
    There are no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to SAVES, 77 Fennell St., Skaneateles, and the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, 819 W. Genesee St. Rd., Skaneateles. Help each other as much as you can.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Joyce A.M. Berry

4/26/2023

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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our Mom, Granny, and Great-Granny, Joyce A. M. Berry, who passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2023.
Joyce was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England on June 10, 1928. Her family later moved to Chester, England, where she married Glyn T. Evans at the age of twenty-five. In 1969 Joyce and Glyn emigrated to St. Louis, MO with their two children, Julian (9) and Sara (6). Three years later the family moved to Skaneateles, NY.
Following a divorce from Glyn, Joyce opened her own painting studio. She was thrilled by the challenge of teaching others to paint. In her 50+ years of teaching, she helped hundreds of students of all ages become successful painters, including her daughter and grandchildren. Joyce’s other passion was music. She sang in the Chester Cathedral Choir, where she was married, and both her children were baptized.
In 1986 Joyce married Martin N. Berry of Skaneateles. In their 30+ years of marriage they traveled extensively including Japan and the Caribbean Islands. They had a winter residence on the beach in Naples, FL. They were fabulous dancers in the Naples Ballroom Dancing Club for many years.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband’s Glyn T. Evans, and Martin N. Berry as well as by her parents and family members in England. Joyce is survived by her son Julian (Jean) and their children Ben (Ashley), David (Carole), and Debbie Joy; her daughter Sara (Rob) and son Glyn (Joey); and five great-grandchildren.
Please join us for a celebration of life on Friday, May 12th at 10AM in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Auburn, NY, with calling hours starting at 9AM. An exhibit of Joyce’s paintings and a reception will be held following the service. The committal service will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Skaneateles at 12PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Hew York & Finger Lakes.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Vivian G. Hiley

4/23/2023

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    It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our Mom, Grandma, Gviv and G.G. Vivian G. Hiley, 96 who passed away on Sunday, April 23rd.
    Vivian lived a long life in Borodino where she was born. She was the last original “Borodinine”. She went to a one room school house on Nunnery Road and then to Skaneateles High School where she graduated in 1944. After raising a family, she went to work at Midlakes Country Club then Welch Allyn.
    After retiring she worked weekends at The Granary Antiques where she made some very special friends. When in her 70’s she joined the Skaneateles Y where again special friendships were made and have remained till the end – Thank You to all of you.
    She was involved in the Borodino Ladies Auxiliary through the Fire Department from the late 60’s up until last summer.
    Vivian was predeceased by her parents Frank and Mary Hiley and a son Mitch Slater.
    She is survived by a daughter Becky (Shum) Leubner, 2 granddaughters, Sarah (Brad) Rossignol, Amy (Mike) Tartaglia and 1 great-granddaughter Alison and 2 great-grandsons Colton and Macoy.
    She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Linda Slater and her children Ian, Colin, and Tiffany and 2 grandsons Johnny and Julian. She also leaves behind her faithful companions “Mustard”.
  A very special Thank You goes out to Annette who stayed with her on Friday Nights and to neighbors Becky C., Linda C., Chris F., Janet L., and Janet H. for just coming to visit her the last few months.
    Mom’s request was to have no calling hours or service because she was a firm believer in the saying: “If you can’t come see me when I’m alive you needn’t come when I’m dead”.
    So, we have honored her wishes. Any donations can be made to the Borodino Fire Department.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Cara Ann Lindgren

4/20/2023

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Cara Ann Lindgren died on April 20th at her home in Marcellus, NY after a long bout with brain cancer. She was born on the 5th of April, 1974 in Syracuse, NY to Ann and Roy MacDonald.
Cara graduated from Skaneateles High School in 1992. She then graduated from St Bonaventure University with her BS in Accounting in 1997. She finally achieved her Master’s in Business Administration degree from Huron University in London.
Cara married Eric Robert Lindgren of Pine City, NY on 30 September 2006 in Skaneateles, NY. She served as a staff accountant with AXA Financial for several years before deciding to stay home with her children and be a homemaker.
Cara was an outstanding and loving wife and mother, who is predeceased by her father Roy. She is survived by her husband Eric and children Abby and Jack Cara is also survived by her mother Ann, her brothers John, Patrick and Thomas, as well as her sister Katie Ryan.
Calling hours will be at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles on Thursday, April 27th from 3 to 6pm.
A funeral mass will follow on Friday, April 28th at 10am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church. The procession will then head to St. Mary’s Cemetery to lay Cara to rest.
There will be a reception at the Sherwood Inn following the mass and burial from 12-3 pm.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Timothy John Kane

4/18/2023

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Timothy John Kane, 64, passed away April 18, 2023. Born to the late Donald and Joan Kane on November 13, 1958. “Tim” grew up in Skaneateles with his parents and two brothers and graduated from Skaneateles High School.
Tim was hard working and spent most of his career in road construction. Later in life he worked for his alma mater maintaining the schools and grounds and also at the Skaneateles Y keeping it clean and driving the Zamboni.
Tim loved woodworking! He enjoyed drawing and artistry. Most of all he was a proud “papa” to his 3 grandkids. He spent all of his free time with them.
Tim was predeceased by his parents and his brother Sean Kane.
He is survived by his son Don (Ashley) Kane and his beloved grandchildren Donny, Lily and Penelope of Marcellus. Also, his beloved 3 cats.
If you knew Tim, please join us for a Celebration of Life on Thursday April 27th from 4 to 7pm. Food and laughs will be shared at the American Legion Post 317. 4572 Jordan Road. Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153.

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James L. McVey

4/5/2023

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James L. McVey, age 65, loving husband, father, and granddaddy, lived his life to the fullest even while fighting cancer for the last 4 years. James died April 5, 2023, with his family beside him. James was born in Houston, TX, June 11, 1957 to James M. and Evelyn Hubenak McVey. James attended his beloved Texas A&M University, and graduated in 1979. James met and fell in love with his wife of 37 years, Jodell Zahn McVey, in New York City where they had mutual friends.
James moved from Houston, TX to San Diego, CA, and then lived in Naples, FL for 23 years where he owned and operated a Construction and Real Estate Development company. During semi-retirement, James lived and worked in Grand Caymans and Newfoundland, Canada while commuting to Skaneateles, New York where he lived the last 8 years. James was loved by many, always looked for the best in others, and was ever committed to his faith in Jesus Christ. James was an avid fisherman, traveling much of the world to catch that next big fish or “Big Sloppy Snook” as he would say.
James is survived by his wife, Jodell of Skaneateles, NY, daughters, Lindsey (Travis) Cook of Portland, ME, Jenna (Kevin) Elkins of Nashville, TN, and son, Ryan (Caitlin) McVey of Nashville, TN, 3 grandchildren, Connor and Annabelle Elkins, and Charlie Parker McVey, his sister, Patsy (Edward) Flint, his brother, Glenn (Jana) McVey, Brother in law, Edward Plato, all of Texas, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Debra Mcvey Plato.
A special thanks to Gary Young, of Atlanta, GA, and Chris Allen, of Naples, FL, for all the adventures the last few years.
A big thank you to all of Jodell’s Upstate Cancer Center Family and Dr. Seth for all the wonderful and loving care that they gave James, including all the doctors, nurses, and all the staff on 10E at Upstate Medical Center.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made made to Upstate Cancer Center in his name, or Skaneateles Volunteer Ambulance-SAVES, Skaneateles, NY.
Calling hours will be held Friday April 14 at Grace Chapel, Skaneateles, NY 10am-11am, followed by funeral Service at 11am and burial will be at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Navarino, NY. A reception will follow, place and time to be announced.

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Michael F. Sierzega

4/2/2023

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Michael F. Sierzega, 74, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd peacefully at home after a long battle with lung disease.
Michael was born on November 1, 1948, to Casmir and Helen Sierzega, but lovingly raised by John and Madeline O’Brien of Niles, NY. Michael is survived by his loving wife of over 53 years, Sandra, children Corey (April) Sierzega of Locke, NY, Kristy (Dale) Barhite of Mount Juliet, TN, grandchildren Gracelyn and Ethan Barhite of Mount Juliet, TN, Mother and Father-In-Law Richard and Wilma Grinnell of Moravia, NY, siblings Barb (Mike) Poisson of Bradenton, FL, Esther (Stanley) Brock of Skaneateles, NY, Betty Edmunds of Auburn, NY, and Patricia O’Brien of Lady Lake, FL, and several nieces and nephews.
Michael graduated from Moravia Central School and worked for over 40 years at Creative Electric, Inc. in Auburn, NY. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, bowling, and golfing. Michael was a hard-working, generous, and wonderful son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He will be sadly missed and affectionately remembered for his sense of humor, great smile, fast cars, and precise marksmanship.
To honor Michael’s wishes, there will be no services held. Memorial contributions in Michael’s name can be made to the organization of your choice.

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