It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Ayers of Oswego, New York. Bill was born in Oswego and most recently resided in the Fulton/Hannibal area with his wife of 21 years, Mary Trapasso-Ayers. Together, they shared their lives with three French Bulldogs: Bella (12); Hero (3); and Lily Mae (2). Their two beloved Frenchies, Frankie and Archie, passed before him. Bill was born to George William Ayers, Sr. and Barbara Louise (Murabito) Ayers in Oswego, New York, on ...

Craig Vernon Abbott II (C.V.) passed peacefully on June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family and wrapped in love. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Richard and Molly Wheeler. Craig is survived by his loving mother, Dr. Starr Wheeler; his stepfather, Richard Shoen; his sister, Cralynne Hart (Shawn) of Georgia; his cherished nieces; and his beloved dog, Lucy. Craig was a fighter whose determination helped him accomplish his dreams. He was a published author of two book series, The ...

Margaret Anne Love Painter, 101, went to be with her Lord on June 6, 2026.  She passed away peacefully at The Manor at Seneca Hill nursing home with her grandson Jacob holding her hand and with her friends and relatives across America praying for her restful release. Margaret was born July 31, 1924, at Oak Hill, West Virginia to parents Earl Clinton Love and Winona Mae Hall. She married Rupert Q. Painter on December 31, 1945, at Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Their forever union produced ...

Beverly J. Mc Ardell passed away at age 88, peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 26, 2026.  Beverly was a daughter to the late David and Ruth McEwen.  She was a life resident of Phoenix, NY.  Beverly enjoyed camping and her most favorite thing above all was spending time with her family. Beverly is survived by her children, Jon (Thea) Stoughtenger, David (Lola) Stoughtenger, Holly (Duane) Stanton and Betty Cary; son in law, Harold Smith; stepdaughter, Rose Hopp; and ...

Gerald F. Hess “Jerry” “Chief”, 85, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, after a long battle with kidney disease.  He was a graduate of Phoenix High School, class of 1960.  After high school he served in the United States Marine Corp from July of 1960 – January of 1966.  He then went on to work as a sheet metal worker with the Local 58 out of Syracuse, NY.  Jerry was an avid golfer, enjoying many rounds at Beaver ...

FULTON, NY – Christopher Joseph Best, age 67, of Fulton passed away on Friday May 8th, 2026 at Oswego Hospital. Chris was born in Fulton and was a life resident.  He was a very kind and gentle person with a loving heart who will be missed deeply.  Chris was predeceased by his father, Robert Best; sister-in-law, Pam Best; and nephew, Benjamin Best. He is survived by his mother, Adell Best; brothers, Randy Best and Dan Best; sister, Darryl (Ed) Munger; several nieces and ...

Janine Lise Brand, 57, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026.      Janine was known for a deep sense of compassion towards animals and dedication to others, spending many years as a caregiver. As a passionate gardener, Janine, found peace and purpose in tending to earth. She will forever be known for her generosity and immense love for cousins, nieces and nephews. This reflected her spirit and her strong belief in eternal life. She will be greatly missed. Aunt Beaner, stay a ...

Sheila (Osborne) Hayden, 89, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and quiet strength.   Born on June 11, 1936, in Fulton, New York, Sheila was the beloved daughter of Mark and Myrtle Osborne. She grew up with a deep appreciation for education earning Salutatorian honors from Fulton High School followed by a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and later a master’s degree from SUNY Oswego. She spent more than 30 ...

Pat Connolly, age 77, was born in Oswego on November 10, 1948 to William “Soup” Connolly and Maurine (O’Leary) Connolly, and was a Scriba resident for 50 plus years, passed away on March 31, 2026, at his home in Scriba, as a result of, as he always said, “falling apart at the seams” aka old age and its accompanying frailties. Pat was raised in Oswego partly in “The Flats” and later on West Seneca St., attending St. Mary’s parochial grade ...

Michael P. France, 59, of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026.  He was an avid race fan and part owner of Coon-France Motorsports. Michael was predeceased by his father, Phillip Kelly of Oswego; grandparents, Ted and Lena Quesnell of Oswego, and Robert France of Mexico; and his cat and best friend Oscar. He is survived by his children, Dustin (Tiffany) France of Oswego, Stephanie France of Oswego, and Mikey France of Mexico; stepdaughter, Ericka Hall of Oswego; mother, ...