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Judith "Judy" Turner Crump

6/28/2017

Judith “Judy” Turner Crump – 71, formerly of Pinehurst, NC, died peacefully on June 28, 2017 in Atlanta, GA. A native of Skaneateles, NY, Judy was the first born child of the late John R. “Jack” and Sue Turner.
Judy was a member of the Skaneateles High School graduating class of 1963. She received a degree in liberal arts from Auburn Community College in Auburn, NY. She was employed by American Airlines as a flight attendant prior to her marriage to Tom Hughes of Skaneateles, NY. Together, they raised two sons, Eric and Mark while living in southern California.
She retired in Pinehurst, NC with her second husband of 26 years, Tom Crump, who proceeded her in death. They were active in their faith community and enjoyed golfing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Judy stayed in close contact with her many friends near and far. She especially loved visiting her family in her hometown. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and knitting and became a Life Master in bridge. With an incredible sense of humor, she brought laughter and joy everywhere she went. Her faith filled spirit and zest for life will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son Eric Hughes, his wife Suzanne and their three daughters – Grace, Lily and Stella – all of San Carlos, California; and her son Mark Hughes, his wife Stephanie and their three sons - Bryce, Luke and Jack – all of Roswell, GA. They lovingly called her “Gigi.”

Judy was a loving big sister and second mother to her six younger siblings who have also survived her: Brothers, Dr. John J. (Lee) Turner, Mark (Fran) Turner, of Skaneateles, NY, David (Barb) Turner of Liverpool, NY; Sisters, Susan (Gene) Pietromonica, Amy (Mark) Marsden, of Skaneateles, NY and Kim (d. Isaac) Howard of Tifton, GA as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her special friend and soulmate, Jack Pross of Baldwinsville, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 7, 2017 at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Atlanta 1244 Park Vista Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30319.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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H. Bradford "Brad" Arthur

6/24/2017

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H. Bradford “Brad” Arthur, 77 passed away peacefully with his wife, sister and children by his side after a long, courageous battle with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. Brad was born in Watertown in 1940, a son of the late Hiram S. and Rita H. Arthur. Brad graduated from Watertown High School (1957) and then went on to get his Bachelor’s Degree at Union College while in the USAF ROTC. Active duty began at Craig Air Force base in Selma, AL., learning to fly various training jets and helicopters. Brad flew helicopter missions in Germany and later in his career in Washington, D.C. He retired from active duty at Homestead AF base in Homestead, FL., (1969). He continued in the reserves, retiring in 1989 as a Lt. Colonel. Brad held various positions at Marine Midland Bank (HSBC) in Watertown,
Syracuse, and Buffalo, NY retiring in 1994. He then moved to Ocala, Florida and worked for SunTrust Bank until 2006.
Board and member affiliations included: President of the Black River Valley Club, Potsdam College, March of Dimes, United Way, 4-H, YMCA, Kiwanis Club and Rotary. Brad worked for Congressman George C. Wortley reviewing applications for the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Brad’s love of football followed him from high school, college, USAF and Semipro for the Watertown Red and Black. He officiated football for 40 years. Apart from athletics, he was an avid reader, opera lover, and always rooted for his beloved Yankees. Brad is survived by his wife Linda A. (Merrill) Arthur, Lynn A, Kibling (Lewis), H. Scott Arthur (Sherry), David M. Arthur (Jennifer) and H. Bradford Arthur III (Beth), Sister, Sara Arthur of New York City, Brother, Kevin P. Arthur (Mary) of Larkspur, CA, Four step sisters, Jacque Cypressi (Sandy), Sebastian, FL., Jeanne Derouin, Sackets Harbor, Jo-Anne and Judy Doughty, both of Kansas City, Mo., a stepbrother, James R. Doughty (Faye) New Braunfels, Texas. Twelve grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed. At the request of the family, funeral arrangements will be private in Watertown, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, PO Box 374, Birmingham, MI 48012-0374 To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Linda J. Riblet

6/23/2017

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Linda J. Riblet of Skaneateles passed away on Friday, June 23rd at Geneva Hospital. She was born in Torrington, Connecticut on November 20, 1942. Daughter of H. Elizabeth and Robert G. Tyrrell Sr. Linda received a B.A. and a M.A. from the State University of NY at Albany where she was a member of Chi Sigma Theta sorority. She also went on to study at McGill University in Montréal Canada and at I’Université de Dijon in France on scholarship awarded by I’Association des professeurs francais en Amérique. Linda traveled widely in Europe and particularly in France. She had a long career teaching French and Spanish at N.Y.S high schools including Skaneateles Central High School and Auburn Comprehensive High School. She was a member of A.T.A, NYSUT, NYSAFLT, C.O.R.N, N.Y.R.T.A and AFT. She retired in 1997 and continued academic pursuits at H.S.C. at SU and at C.C.C. Linda was an active member of the Skaneateles Music Boosters. She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert T. Riblet in 2008, and brothers Walter Ripley Tyrrell in 1969 and Robert G. Tyrrell Jr. in 2010. Linda is survived by her daughter Jennifer Catherine Riblet (Jason Emmons), sisters Kathleen McGuire (John) of Dundee, Mary Ellen Ennis (James) of Fairport and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are private. Contributions can be made to Skaneateles Lake Association, Inc P.O. Box 862 Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Olga Mildred Hluchy

6/21/2017

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Olga Mildred Hluchy, 82, a 45-year resident of Skaneateles died suddenly at her home in Rochester on June 21.
She was born in 1935 in New York City, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Baca) Nahlik. After graduating Central Commercial Business School in New York in 1953, she took college courses at Hunter College in Manhattan, Northwestern University in Illinois and Cayuga County Community College. She was married in September of 1954 to her husband of 62 years, The Reverend Stephen Hluchy, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York and assisted him throughout her life in her role as pastor’s wife, as Sunday School teacher and as a member of many committees as he served his various parishes first in Mount Carmel, Mahoney City and Saint Clair, Pennsylvania for eight years and then in Skaneateles, New York for 25 years.
In addition to her role as pastor’s wife and mother, she worked as a secretary for the World Council of Churches in New York, the National Council of Churches in Chicago and L.A.B. Corporation in Skaneateles. She retired in 1997 as Executive Secretary to the Commissioners of the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission in Auburn after 26 years.
In her leisure time, Olga enjoyed cooking, baking, entertaining, listening to music, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her two grandsons. She was also an avid reader. She is survived by her husband Stephen of Rochester, her three daughters Carol Carson (Bill) of North Salem, NY, Michele Hluchy (Larry Deis) of Alfred, NY and Stefanie Hluchy (Francisco Delgado) of Seville, Spain, her two grandsons, William and Alexander Carson of New York City, and numerous cousins in the United States and in Slovakia.
A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Skaneateles, New York this summer. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Skaneateles or a charity close to your heart.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Lawrence A. Youngs

6/20/2017

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Lawrence A. Youngs, 69 of the Commons at St Anthony, formerly of Schwartz Towers went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 20, 2017. He is Survived by a daughter, Jessica L. White and her husband Shelden White, 3 grandchildren, Cierria, Philip (Petey) and Jemier. He is survived by 2 brothers; Philip Youngs and his wife Pam and Patrick Youngs and his wife Pamela, I sister Carol Chase and her Husband John, I sister in law Bonnie Youngs and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his Parents Gloria and Robert Youngs and his brother William Youngs.
A Memorial Service will be held at Auburn Alliance Church at 10 am Saturday, June 24, 2017 with a burial to follow at Lake View Cemetery in Skaneateles.
The family would like to thank everyone at University Dialysis and the Caregivers at The Commons at St. Anthony
In lieu of flowers please donate to The E. John Gavras Center Preschool at 182 North Street, Auburn NY 13021
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Barbara J. Martin

6/18/2017

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Barbara J. Martin, 85, of Elbridge passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18th at The Commons on St. Anthony’s. Barb was born in Scott Center, PA on December 11, 1931. In 1954, she and her husband Don moved to 4971 Hamilton Road in Elbridge, NY. She is predeceased by her loving husband Donald, a daughter Sharon Bishop and a brother Wilber Karcher. Barb is survived by a brother Richard Karcher, 2 daughters Ann (Steven) De Shane, Deana (Donald) Jankowski, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Barb enjoyed collecting watches, coins, stamps, salt and pepper shakers and antiques. She loved going for long drives, SU sports and attended many grandchildren and great-grandchildren activities. Barb is well known for “The Wall of Artwork” displayed with love on her porch. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Nurses, Aids and Support Staff on the 6th floor of The Commons on St. Anthony. Barb received outstanding professional care and was treated with compassion and respect.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday June 24th from 9 to 11am with a funeral service to follow at 11 at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Barb will be buried in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles. Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Jordan Ambulance Service or Mottville Fire Department.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Cleolee Marie (Rowe) Paradise

6/15/2017

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Cleolee Marie (Rowe) Paradise, 81, of Skaneateles, NY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Upstate University Hospital after a courageous 13-year battle with lung cancer.
Cleolee was born April 17, 1936 in Potsdam, NY, the daughter of the late Carl and Eleanor Moran Rowe. She was the youngest of 6 children, all of whom she looked up to and loved dearly. As a child, she had the honor of presenting President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor with flowers when their train stopped in her town. She graduated in 1954 from Potsdam High School. In 1957, Cleolee married her husband, Donald L. Paradise, who predeceased her in 2014, and moved to Skaneateles, NY, where they raised their 3 children. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles, and drew much strength from her Catholic faith.
She was employed with the Skaneateles Central School District for 46 years. Her first 26 years were spent as a school bus driver, and then she retired from driving and became a bus aide to special needs children. Cleo had an amazing rapport with all the children she watched over and cared for throughout the years, and was well loved by many in return.
Cleo liked reading, gardening and relaxing at her family camp on Cayuga Lake. She loved to travel, especially to Cape Cod every summer, and to Florida. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving children, her son, Christopher J. Paradise, her daughter, Dawn M. Schaeffer, and her daughter and son-in-law, Toni L. and Craig R. Anderson. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Nicole E. Schaeffer and Eric M. Schaeffer, whom she loved a bushel and a peck.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also predeceased by her brothers William, Robert and Carl Rowe, and her sisters, Peggy Caruso and Eleanor Harmer.
A funeral mass will be offered Friday, June 23rd at 10am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 22nd from 4 to 7pm at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
In memory of Cleo, contributions may be sent to SAVES or the American Cancer Society.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Robert M. Prego

6/15/2017

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Robert M. Prego, 83, of Skaneateles passed away on Thursday, June 15th at Auburn Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 19th at St. Joseph's Mausoleum at 11am.Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, NY.

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Frank Charles Fletcher

6/13/2017

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On June 13, 2017 Frank Charles Fletcher of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully to be with God and the love of his life for over 53 years Dorothea R. Fletcher. Frank was born in Ira, NY on November 27, 1933. Honorably discharged from the Army National Guard of New York with the rank of Sgt. E7 of the HQ Co. 108th Armored Infantry Battalion. He enjoyed working on the family farm and was employed as a carpenter at Skaneateles Supply Company. Frank married Dorothy Ryder in 1963 and loved her until his last day. Frank is survived by his son William, brother’s in law Jim Ryder, Rod Ryder, sister’s in law Sheila Ryder, Gael Ryder, Joy Ryder, nieces and nephews Tracy (Jim) Foran, Cheryl (Lou) Dement, Wendy Ryder, Aaron (Kristin) Ryder, Jason (Vanessa) Ryder several great-nieces and nephews. Extended family John, Robyn, Gideon and Matilda Gunsalus, Don Guyett, Dave Bales and Mary O’Brien (Dotties best friend).
Services will be private. Frank will be buried in St. Mary’s cemetery, Skaneateles.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Ann M. Greene

6/12/2017

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Ann M. Greene of Oriskany, NY, formerly from Skaneateles, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, June 12, 2017 after a long illness. She was pre-deceased by her husband Robert Greene, son Richard Greene and daughter Michelle May. She leaves behind her sisters Marilyn Ernest and Shirley Allen, her brother Joseph Maynard, daughter, Trisha (Patti) and Dave Gambier, her granddaughters Kelly and Dave Ware, Vanessa and CJ Hickey, Amy Greene, Ashley VanDerVeer and Shawn Mapley, Jessy Greene and Nicholas Freier, and Cassie May, and her great-grandchildren Caileb Ouellette, Chloe Ouellette, Dyllan Hickey, Annaleese Hickey and Benjamin Ware, along with three very special friends, Roseanne Relphe, Pam Heffernon and George Ball. Also, very special to her are her son-in-law Mark May and daughter-in-law Brenda Greene.
Ann was known to be full of joy and always took care of other's before herself. She was a kind, humble and loving woman and the greatest sister, mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend anyone could ever want. She spent several years "out west" in Arizona, which was her favorite place to be. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was known to be good at joking around, but she could be serious too. She was Worthy Matron of the Campus Star Chapter 878 and President of Resident Council at the nursing home for several years. She was not afraid to let her "big mouth" get her in "trouble" as she liked to say, and she was not afraid to speak up if something needed to be changed. She had a heart "as big as a Montana sky".
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff at Eastern Star for all of the excellent care she received and for the many friends that she made while she lived there.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 16th from 9am to 11am with a service to follow at 11 at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Donations in her memory can be made to the Eastern Star Home at 8960 State Rt. 69, PO Box 959, Oriskany, NY 13424.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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