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Mary Louise Scott

5/7/2024

                                                                                                     Mary Louise Scott, age 77 of Skaneateles, NY passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 7,2024 following a courageous three- year battle with ovarian cancer.
    She was born Mary Louise DeLilli on May 18,1946 in Gloversville, NY to Commie and Connie DeLilli. She was blessed to grow up with her brother, Nicholas DeLilli (Gail) and enjoyed the Italian American family upbringing that cultivated lifelong relationships with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
    Mary graduated from Gloversville High School in 1964 and then attended college at SUNY Brockport, where she graduated with a degree in early childhood education. She earned her NYS teaching certification and enriched the lives of children as an elementary school teacher in the Cazenovia Central School District in Cazenovia, NY and at Ogdensburg Elementary School in Ogdensburg, NY. After retirement, Mary Louise dedicated her time to the Head Start Program in Madison County where she continued to enhance the lives of young children.
    In 1964 Mary Louise met her beloved husband, John Scott. They met at college and have been married for 56 years. She is survived by her husband as well as their three children: Keli Scott, Keri O'Connor (Pete) and Kevin Scott and four grandchildren: Sydney Ciota, Noah O'Connor, Julia O'Connor and Jackson Scott. Mary Louise's heart was so full of boundless love for her family, including so many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and cherished friends.
    Mary Louise was blessed with good health until her cancer diagnosis. She and John cherished time with family and friends above all. She enjoyed both domestic and international travel, hiking, gardening, winters in St. George Island Florida, bird watching, quilting, painting, drawing, writing, yoga, cooking and above all, making the world a better place. Her compassion, kindness and ability to make everyone feel loved is a gift that all who knew her will forever hold close in their hearts.
    Services for Mary Louise will be held on Saturday, May 25,2024 at 11am at St. James Episcopal Church, 96 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152. Services will be immediately followed by a visitation and lunch reception in the beautiful church hall overlooking Skaneateles Lake.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in Mary's name, to St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles, NY, Hospice of CNY or the American Cancer Society/Ovarian Cancer Donation.
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Support St. James - St. James' Skaneateles (stjamesskan.org)

Donate Today | The American Cancer Society

Donate – Hospice of Central New York & Hospice of the Finger Lakes (hospicecny.org)

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George Randall

5/6/2024

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    George Randall, a lifelong resident of Skaneateles, passed away on May 6, 2024. Born in 1933 to Ethan and Jane Randall, George graduated from Skaneateles High School class of ‘51, and continued his education at Syracuse University where he met his future wife. George attended Upstate Medical School followed by an OB/GYN Residency and eventually a fellowship in GYN Oncology at M. D. Anderson in Houston.
   George served honorably in the USAF for 21 years before returning to Skaneateles where he continued to practice OB/GYN Oncology for 18 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, fixing things around the house (he could fix anything), and spending time playing his clarinet in the Auburn Civic Band.
    He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sydney; his daughters, Sharon, Cindy Taylor (Chris), Margie, and Pam; and his granddaughter Courtney Carlile (Alex).
    Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles or the Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY in Auburn.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Gary Eugene Maurer

5/6/2024

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    Gary Eugene Maurer, 77, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on May 6, 2024 at his home in North Carolina. He was the son of Marguerite Turner Maurer and Victor Eugene Maurer.
    A Skaneateles native and 1965 high school graduate, Gary lettered in football, basketball, baseball and golf. He later went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in accounting. Upon graduation, he worked for Ernst and Young in public accounting and then transitioned into finance, heading up that function for Longley Jones Real Estate for a number of years. He subsequently relocated South and continued his financial career with several other businesses.
    An avid golfer, Gary was a former member and board director at Skaneateles Country Club, where he was a former club champion and a New York State Amateur participant. He was active in CNY golf, serving as treasurer of the SDGA and tournament chair of the Bud Cooligan cancer tournament for several years. He was also an active supporter of the local SPCA.
    Gary was predeceased by his father and mother. He is survived by his sister Gale (Lorne) Elder, Skaneateles, NY and brother Gregg Maurer, Sarasota, FL along with his two nephews Sean (Phoebe) Elder and Scott (Maureen)Elder and nieces Lindsay (David) Orzel and Carolyn (Michael) Callahan. Gary also leaves behind numerous cousins and life-long friends.
    A memorial service will be held at St Mary’s of the Lake, Skaneateles on Monday, July 8th at 10am with a reception to follow the cemetery at the Parish Center.
    In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gary's life and love of his dogs can be made to the local Syracuse SPCA.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Graydon L. Weed

5/1/2024

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                                There is so much I want to share about a person as loving, generous and special as my Dad, Graydon Latta Weed who died on May 1st 2024 after a brief illness with cancer.
                                                                                Here are the facts: He was born in Rome NY on July 13, 1943 to Howard (died 2002) and Lorraine Latta Weed (died 2014) In 1963 he was married to Jean Weed (died 2012). They had one son, Kent Weed (died 1996) (Denise Curl Weed), one daughter, Marcy Weed, and one grandchild, Emmerson Weed. He had a family of 3 siblings: Carol Weed Gunn (Charlie Gunn), Steve Carmichael (Mahlian Carmichael) and Carl Weed (Sandra Smelski Weed). Their children are Dusty, Paul, Emily, and Kristin. He has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces in the Weed, Ketchum, Baldwin, Simmonds, Baisch and Failing families.
                  I want to share some history like the fact that he became a computer programmer in the late 1960s because he was good at languages. I should probably mention he found a lifelong spiritual connection within the Unitarian Universalist Church in Buffalo, Amherst and Auburn where he served on the Board.
                                                                    He loved animals and was a proud pet owner (hamsters, fish, bunnies, St. Bernards, Himalayan cats, Persian Cats, and Golden Retrievers).
                                    He grew up in Central NY, spent his adult life in Western NY and returned to CNY for his retirement years to be closer to family. I have many stories of how he became a devoted caregiver to his wife through her illness with MS. I know that helping to raise his granddaughter, Emme, gave him new life and purpose. I can share that his brothers believed his strength compared him to superman in his teens and his daughter thought he was the kindest person she knew.
                     Or do I simply let you know how much he was loved and how desperately he will be missed? Rest in Peace
           Calling Hours will be Sunday, May 5th from 1 - 3PM at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 6th at 11AM in the New Hope Cemetery, 3761 NY - 41A Moravia, NY 13118.
        In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations be made to either the CNY Cat Coalition https://www.cnycatcoalition.org/donate/ or the MS resources of CNY https://msrofcny.org/donation/
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Alan E. Notarpole

4/30/2024

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                After 93 years of living a beautiful life, Alan Notarpole “Senior” went to his heavenly home on April 30, 2024.
   Married for 72 years to the love of his life, Marilyn, he leaves a legacy of 5 children, who gave him 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
                                          His family was what he enjoyed most in life. Golf cart rides down to the lakeside with the grandchildren was one of his greatest pleasures. And then there was his love of golf. One of his best days was the “hole in one” at Skaneateles Country Club. When he went to the Clubhouse to report this, someone joked and said, “who was with you – we need evidence.”
               In walked Rev. Peter Major, his golf partner. There was no more credible witness than Fr. Peter Major. He had a rewarding career as a Federal Bank Examiner and after retirement, he took on the position as interim President at Skaneateles Savings Bank and served on the Board of Directors at Solvay Bank for many years. He was a man of faith and a Parishioner at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles since 1973.
                   He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, daughter Kathy (Dave) Schilling, son Edward (Jill) Notarpole, daughter Nancy Roche, son Joseph Notarpole and son Thomas (Melody) Notarpole.
13 grandchildren – Melissa Collins and Mark Roche, Matt and Chloe Schilling, Natalie Hart and Nick Notarpole, Ryan, Kaytee and Paige Notarpole, Tom, Alan and Adam Notarpole and Jennie Robleno. 16 great-grandchildren – Christopher and Connor, Noele and Quinn, Alice, Atticus and Jayce, Maclin and Rigby, Corabella, Michael and Salaya, Marilyn, Thomas and George – and baby Emma.
             Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 10th at 11am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles, burial is private with a reception at the parish center immediately following the service.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Joseph Neil Stott

4/28/2024

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Joseph Neil Stott, 91 of Skaneateles passed away at Sunnyside Center. Survived by his daughter Julie Capsello. There will be no service. Burial in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Leon Gustav Overstrom

4/27/2024

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                                     Leon "Lee" G. Overstrom, 91, of Skaneateles, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday April 27, 2024 at his home.    He is reunited with the love of his life, Marian, to whom he was married for 61 years. Born in Corning, NY in 1932 to Ralph & Julie Overstrom he graduated from Northside High School in 1950. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. A true Patriot!   He was a Petty Officer 1st Class baker on the Island of Guam. He continued his penchant for sugar, butter & flour to create the best breads, pies, rolls, cookies & the annual Christmas tradition of making gingerbread men that he personalized for all the children on East Elizabeth Street.
           He passed on his baking skills to his children and grandchildren. After his service he and Marian moved to Potsdam where he enrolled at Clarkson University. He graduated Dean's List with a Bachelors in Business Administration/Industrial Technology and gained employment with the New York Telephone Company for a span of 27 years. Lee was blessed to be able to retire at the golden age of 55! In the Skaneateles community he was active with the Skaneateles Rotary Club serving multiple positions for many years. He was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award. He was the finance officer to the American Legion Post 239 Corporation for many years. Lee was involved with the Masonic Temple, Skaneateles Methodist Church and a Village Trustee on the Village Board in Skaneateles. As a young boy, Lee was involved with the Boys Scouts of America earning his Eagle Scout Award. He lived his life with the belief of service to his country, community & family.
        Lee is survived by his two daughters, Susan Overstrom (Jack Severance) and Sandra Sheridan (Andrew Sheridan), four awesome grandchildren, Aaron Richards (Kelly), Taylor Baughman, Mackenzie Sheridan and Madison Eccles (Zack Eccles), two great-granddaughters Mia Rose Richards and Lily Elise Richards.
                       Lee so enjoyed tinkering around his house, a fun round of golf with his friends and a cold PBR or two! Lee and Marian enjoyed traveling to visit life-long friends from Maine to Florida. Their travels even took them to Vancouver & Nevis. They also enjoyed finding new adventures on their travels visiting little towns, eating the best Maine lobster to finding a piano bar for Happy Hour!
                                           We would like to especially thank all of the caregivers who provided much loving support and compassion to Lee and our family. We will forever be grateful to each and every one of you.
                                                    The Robert D. Gray Funeral Home in Skaneateles is handling all the arrangements and the family will receive visitors on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 10am-11:30am. A memorial service will take place at 11:30am with military funeral honors to be held at Lakeview Cemetery.
         In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Skaneateles American Legion Post #239 or SAVES in his memory.

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Virginia Mae Rohe Lemon

4/21/2024

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Virginia Mae Rohe Lemon, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 at Terra Bella in Greensboro, NC.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday April 28, 2024 at Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel. Interment will be at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Skaneateles NY.
Virginia was born in Syracuse, New York to the late Milton H. Rohe and Irma Arnold Rohe. She grew up in Syracuse, NY where she played baseball and golf. Later, she lived in Skaneateles for many years.
Friends and family called her “Bunnie.” She was a loving wife and mother to her children and was a homemaker. Virginia continued her sports activities as an avid golfer, skier, horseback rider and tennis player. She enjoyed attending Syracuse University football and basketball games. In her later years, she kept busy working on puzzles and watching basketball, golf, tennis and football on television. In addition to her parents, Virginia is predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Willis B. Lemon.
Those left to cherish her memory are her twin daughters, Karen Lemon Hassett and Carol Lemon Barrett. Her grandchildren on Karen’s side include Megan H. Schumaker, Michele H. Morton, Kristen H. Clary and Martin D. Hassett. Her great-grandchildren on Karen’s side include Kylie Schumaker, Ava Morton, Easton Schumaker, Landon Morton, Xander Clary, Caiden Clary, Remy Clary and Eloise Morton. She is also survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Larry Barrett. Her grandchildren on Carol Berrett’s side are Holly B. Fry, Julie B. Cox, and Lauren A. Barrett. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren on Carol Barrett’s side.

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Beverly Marilyn Schuemann Wirth

4/15/2024

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On Monday April 15th, 2024 our beloved mother and grandmother, aged 85 was carried gently into Jesus’ arms; her last and heavenly home. We celebrate her overwhelming joy as she now worships God in His glorious presence. Beverly is now reunited with her beloved husband Bradford P. Wirth.
Beverly is survived by her two children, Bradford P Wirth II. (Lisa), and Peter Wirth (Karen); five grandchildren, Emily Wirth, Bradford P. Wirth III, Ian Wirth, Patrick Wirth, and Kathleen Wirth; a brother William Schuemann (Nancy); and sister-in-law Jane Kent (Quincy).
Beverly was a graduate of Hathaway Brown School for Girls (Cleveland Heights Ohio Class of ‘56) Attended Sweet Briar College, Rhode Island School of Design, and graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Advertising Design and a MFA in Illustration. She also earned Graduate credits from Princeton University in Theological Seminary.
She celebrated a prolific multimedia career, as “Artist for Christ” in pen & ink, photography, stained glass, paper, and fabric collages. Beverly was an author - illustrator of six (6) books and playwright for four (4) plays as founder of Marietta (Christian) Theater. Over the last several years Beverly made winter scarves for the needy throughout Syracuse, tallying nearly 6,000 scarves. Each scarf was tied with a bow so the person would receive joy in receiving and opening a gift.
Beverly founded and decorated the Chapel of Light (in 2021), a place for all Christians to come and pray. She was a member of the International order of St. Luke the Physician, and active for 35 years in the healing ministry. Her exhibits and commissionsions extend across the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Jerusalem, and Madagascar.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 13th at 10am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles with a reception to follow.
Beverly loved colors (besides black). Please wear your favorite colors to our celebration of her life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a place where Beverly and Bradford spent years bringing the Light of Jesus to many, Saint Peter and Saint John Episcopal Soup Kitchen, 169 Genesee Street, #3403, Auburn NY 13021.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Howard "Howie" E. Welch

4/11/2024

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Howard “Howie” E. Welch, 88, of Skaneateles, New York, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024. He is joined in Eternal Rest with his beloved wife, and high school sweetheart, Sondra “Sonnie”, and his cherished son, Gregory. Pre-deceased by his parents, Raymond & Beatrice.
He is survived by his son Christopher (Meredith), grandchildren, Marc and Gabriela, daughter, Laurie (Michael), along with many relatives, friends and his adored furry sidekick Dizzy.
Howie graduated from Skaneateles High School, and was employed by the USPS where he served the community of Skaneateles for 40 years.
Howie found his passion through a love of music which developed early in life. He became an accomplished jazz drummer and through the 70s, 80s, & 90’s performed regularly throughout central New York with the Soda Ash Jazz Band, Spiegel Wilcox Orchestra, and the Dixieland Update Ensemble. Howie was in constant demand by nationally known entertainers who performed in the Central New York area and hired local musicians to accompany them. He was especially proud of playing with musicians such as Nick Palumbo, Marion McPartland, Eddie Higgins, Danny D’Imperial, Bobby Doyle, among many others.
For those fortunate enough to know Howie and Sonnie, their home was a welcome respite for showbiz performers coming through town, and hockey players needing the comfort of home. They had a wonderful knack for making friends quickly feel like family as soon as you walked through their door.
Howie was true to the words of “One of a Kind” and will be sorely missed by his devoted children, grandchildren, and great nieces & nephews of whom he adored. Friends and relatives of Howie describe him as one that would “Rise to the Challenge”and “Light up a Room, with his infectious laugh, generous smile and twinkle in his eye. His quick wit, laughter and having a good time will be reminders of a life well-lived.
Here’s to Life, Howie!

A Celebration Of Life for Howard will take place at the Sherwood Inn on Friday, June 21st, from 4 to 7pm. Join us in honoring a life well lived, filled with love and laughter.
Anyone who would wish to express sympathy, please consider a memorial contribution to SAVES in Skaneateles.
The Welch family would like to thank friends and family for their support during this difficult time and a special thank you to The Family Medical Group, especially Dr. Pfau and her team. A big thank you to Dr. Baker, Centerwell, and SAVES.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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