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Pauline M. Szakalski

5/30/2018

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 Pauline M. Szakalski, 68, of Auburn passed away on Wednesday May 30th at Upstate University Hospital. Though many received the benefit of her collection, few knew what an avid collector Pauline Szakalski was.  The second oldest of nine children, Pauline had ample opportunity from a young age to begin collecting all of the qualities she would need to become the greatest wife to her husband John, an unsurpassed mother to her children John and Joanna, and the much-deserved and unrivaled recipient of professional grandmother status with the arrivals of her grandchildren Andrew, Jack and Abigail. 
Allowed to practice on her seven younger siblings, Pauline started early collecting the qualities of patience, humility, loyalty, and empathy.  She received encouragement to enhance her collection by adding an impressive willingness to take responsibility and grow her collection further by adding on greater and greater responsibility.  This allowed Pauline the chance to improve her skillset even more by contributing a readiness to sacrifice her own desires, dreams and goals for the benefit of others, a very special piece in her growing collection and one that she offered lovingly to all of those she called family.  Her collection also included super-human strength of character and trustworthiness, other pieces she doled out with regular frequency.  She possessed quite the knack for solving problems, and her wide assortment of attributes included enviable managerial skills that included talents for both project and financial management.  Similarly, no one in her family can deny the crisis management skills that were also part of her collection.  Any reference to snow in a weather forecast, and Pauline jumped into action alerting her family of pending weather crises.  Each family member benefited from her warnings, as well as from her tried-and-true crisis preparation suggestions. 
Yet, no collection of the best wife, unsurpassed mother and unrivaled grandmother could be considered complete without the qualities of love and support, qualities Pauline had in spades.  Certainly, no one has ever been more supportive of or exuded more love for her family than Pauline.  Not only did she collect a caring spirit, compassion and kindness, but she taught all of these qualities and more to the ones who knew her best.  Her collection included far more than could ever be accurately conveyed here, but all who knew and loved her, knew beyond doubt that she lived her passion – loving her family – with every breath she breathed.  Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend – Pauline, you will be missed by all who knew you.
Pauline was predeceased by her parents John and Violet Thomas.   She is survived by her husband John (AJ) Szakalski; her children, Joanna Scouten (Mark Romano) and John Szakalski (Bridget); grandchildren, Andrew Scouten, Jack Szakalski, and Abigail Szakalski; siblings, Janet Winslow, Charles Thomas, Alice Russell, Ruth Gabak, Corinne Hayes, Phillip Thomas, Raymond Thomas and Joseph Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, and other family too numerous to list but much loved by her and never forgotten.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 1st from 4 to 6pm with a service to follow at 6pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Contributions in her name can be made to the American Cancer Society. To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

 
 

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Anne M. (Fletcher) Van Holtz

5/22/2018

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 Anne M. (Fletcher) Van Holtz, 65, of Elbridge passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  Anne was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist in Mottville, NY.  She enjoyed helping people and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Anne is predeceased by her parents, Al and Lila Fletcher and her son, Robert M. Van Holtz.  She is survived by her husband, Lawrence, children; Lawrence, Edward (Melanie), Theresa (Ken) Carr, and Chad (Victoria) Vile, sisters, Debbie (David) Green and Kathy (Tom) Benedict, brothers, Eddie (Sue) and Phillip, caregiver, Yvonne Mills and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 25th at 11 am at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9 to 11am.  Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Donation in her name can be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 4264 Jordan Road, Mottville, NY. 13119.


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Carl Mettlach Hornung

5/6/2018

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 Carl Mettlach Hornung lost his struggle with cancer and died peacefully on his daughters Kentucky Farm with family and along side his consummate companion dog Annie at his feet on Sunday May 6. He was born on November 23, 1935 in Westfield, NJ to Charles Mettlach Hornung and Virginia Scharrf Hornung and the eldest of 5 children including a sister Dorthie Ann, Paul, Johnie and youngest brother Michael. Carl was known for his charismatic character, quick whit, contagious laughter and kindness of heart. He was an over achiever in all things attending Westfield High School in Westfield, NJ graduating with honors and often graced the pages of the local press for his achievements as star basketball player. After graduating with top honors he went onto attend Blair Academy Prep School in NJ and later attended Cornell University on athletic and academic scholarships graduating with top honors he received his BA of Math and Science and continued to be recognized as reining champion of the Cornell University Basket Basketball team. Carl was noted in his yearbook for his winsome personality, good looks, charm and popularity amongst his many friends and piers. After graduating from Cornell he went into the Air force Jet training program and received an honorable discharge to start his career at the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan. At that time he married Janet Louise Bertling in 1960 at St Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles, NY. They lived in Stonleigh Park, NJ and had five children Kurtis Michael, Carl Metlack Jr, David John, Carrie Janesse and Melissa Ann before relocating to Skaneateles, NY in 1976. Carl was an avid fisherman earning recognition from Field and and Stream Magazine for his fly fishing technic and skills bringing him to exotic locations such as Greenland and Iceland. He had a great passion for animals and people, and above all, he loved his family. His other past times included, sports, boating, golfing, grilling and gardening, with a special knack for growing tomatoes. Carl also leaves behind six grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler and Savanna Hornung,  Eric Hornung , Lola Cowie, David Jason Lieu, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will take place to remember and celebrate his life on Saturday, May 26th, at 10:00 am at St Mary’s Church, Skaneateles NY with a reception that will follow at Joelle’s French Bistro. We ask that donations be made to Hospice in lieu of flowers.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Lynn Caroline Ralph

5/6/2018

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Lynn Caroline Ralph, born November 7, 1946 in Fulton, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Port Charlotte, Florida with her immediate family surrounding her. She was married to the love of her life, Richard for almost 49 years.
She was the daughter and is pre-deceased by Daniel and Allison Weegar of Oswego, NY. She is survived by Richard, her Brother, Dan (Nanette) Weegar of Schaumburg, IL and Sister, Nancy Burtch (Bob) of Oswego, NY, and several nieces and nephews.
She was the proud mother to Brian C. Ralph, (Kristen) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Chris D. Ralph, (Gina) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Kevin T. Ralph (Michelle) of Jamesville, NY.
Nana of Abby, Eden and Izzy Ralph (parents Brian & Kristen); Timothy and Megan Ralph (parents Chris & Gina) and Jonathan & Matthew Ralph (parents Kevin and Michelle).
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles and over the years she served as an Elder, volunteered in the church office and was on the membership-outreach committee. She was also an active member of the Skaneateles Country Club where she chaired the Junior Golf Program. She worked at Skaneateles Furs part-time for many years and was engaged with Skaneateles American Legion Auxiliary.
Lynn performed in Skaneantics numerous times and was famously known (at least by her husband) for her steamy performance of “Fever”.
She had an infectious laugh, was a passionate and loyal hockey, baseball, golf and music Mom, was a voracious reader, and lover of all dogs. Friends and family alike will miss her deeply.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 11th from 5 to 8pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be on Saturday, May 12th at 12:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles. Burial will be private in Lakeview Cemetery Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles, Skaneateles Fire Department or Tidewell Hopsice (5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238) in her honor.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Dolores A. Bisgrove

5/4/2018

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Dolores A. Bisgrove passed away Friday May 4, 2018 following an extended illness.  She is survived by her husband Bruce of Flowery Branch, Ga., son Robert of Flowery Branch, Ga., and daughter Karen also of Flowery Branch, sisters Mary Watkins and Alice Blewett of Auburn, NY, and brother Peter (Judi) Blewett of Topsfield MA. and many nieces and nephews.  She was pre-deceased by her parents, Clarence and Elsie Blewett and brother William.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, June 3rd from 12 to 1pm with a memorial service to follow at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dolores’ name to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.  A donation form can be found on their website:  www.aftd.org.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com. 

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