It is with extreme sadness that we say goodbye to Tom Bowers.  Husband of Lisa and stepfather to Zachary Brooks. He was a protector and a gentle teddy bear to those he cared about the most.  His gruff side hid his gentleness to the world.  He was a 31-year employee at Cole Muffler and Brake until his disability forced him into retirement.  He started as a summer help janitor and worked his way up to being the manager at the time of his retirement. Tom was an avid Nascar...

Carl R. Waldron Jr, 77, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday August 1, 2023.  Carl was born on June 12, 1946.  He was a son to the late Carl and Ruth Waldron. Carl was a United States Army Veteran.  He worked as both a contractor and a security guard at the Social Security Office in Oswego.  Carl enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and anything to do with the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne (Bardin) Waldron; his children, Brian of...

Wesley J Massey, 44, passed away July 12th, 2023, at Upstate Hospital.  He died surrounded by his children and older brothers after a battle with cancer. He loved fishing, football, and his family. Wes was predeceased by his parents Louis and and Carolyn Massey.  Wes is survived by his children, Christopher Bockus, Corey Massey, and Caira Massey; grandchildren, Nevaeh Bockus, and Christopher Bockus Jr.; siblings, Troy (Victoria) Lamb, Jerry Massey, Amy Massey-Bolden, Yvonne...

Randall F. Smith, 62, of Fulton passed away May 15, 2023, at home following health related issues. He was predeceased by his parents William and Jean Smith, and sister Sandra (Smith)Taylor. Randy was a Fulton native and graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School in 1978. Following graduation, he worked as a laborer for Roger Dennison Contracting. He received his insurance license and was a co-owner/agent of C & R Associates. Randy was also a co-owner of Inkspot, where he worked as a...

Joel Swanson, 81, of Manlius, NY passed away on May 6th, 2023. Joel was born on February 13th, 1942, in Jamestown, NY. He received his associate degree in engineering services from SUNY Alfred in 1962, his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University in 1964, and his Master of Engineering in water resources from Cornell University in 1970. He worked at Stearns and Wheler (later GHD) in Cazenovia, NY for over 40 years. He became a partner in 1979., and chairman of the...

It is with great sadness, we announce Timothy Doyle, 60, passed away on May 2, 2023. Tim was born in Fulton, NY on April 30, 1963.  He loved his wife, Kim and sons, Keith Haas, Keaton (Magen) Doyle, and Tyler Doyle. It's impossible to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. He was a rock that many leaned on, a strong man with a humble heart. A lover, a fighter, and the hardest worker we have ever known. He put his wife and family above everything: He taught his 3 sons by...

James A. Menter, 76, of  Fulton NY, passed away on March 28th, 2023 at home. He died in his children’s arms after a long, brave fight with cancer.   He’s survived by his son Zachary (Maria) Menter and his daughter Gretchen (Sarah) Menter, three grandsons Jimmy, Kevin and Bentley Menter, his long-time partner Cathy Hogan, her two children, Shannon and EJ Hogan and his former wife and the mother of his children, Suzanne Menter.   He also leaves behind his sisters...

Michael D. Bowers, 61, passed away on February 6, 2023, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 23, 1962, at A. L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton, NY, to Robert and JoAnn (Salsbury) Bowers.   Mike graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School in 1980.  In his younger years he worked on his aunt and uncle’s dairy farm in Scriba as well as at Brannan’s Dairy Farm in Fulton, NY.  He was also a delivery...

Douglas, D. VanDerMark, 56, of Solvay, passed away on Saturday January 7, 2023, with his wife, daughter, two of his sisters, and two family friends by his bedside.  He was born in Syracuse, NY on July 9, 1966, to Daniel and Barbara VanDerMark. Douglas served in the United States Navy for 15 years.  He was a well-recognized employee at The Hartford. Douglas was predeceased by his mother Barbara VanDerMark. He is survived by his wife Mary; his daughter, Antonia VanDerMark; his...

Richard E. Guernsey, 62, passed away on Saturday January 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 18, 1960, in Albany, NY.    Richard was a hard worker.  He had a love for stock car racing.  He was a very well known racecar driver at both the Fulton Speedway and the Utica Rome Speedway.   Richard is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Guernsey; two daughters, Charity Hickman and Alice Kohler; three grandsons, Michael Guernsey,...