July 27, 2010

Mary S. Bortle, 48; of Fulton died Tuesday unexpectedly at Oswego Hospital.  She was born in Tonawanda, NY to the late William and Mary (Himmelsbach) Kavanaugh Sr. She was a library aid with the Fulton Consolidated School System.  Mrs. Bortle was a member of the Hannibal VFW Auxiliary.  She was pre-deceased by her brother William C. Kavanaugh in 1985.  She is survived by her sons Nicholas W. Bortle of Hannibal, and Raymond D. Bortle both of Hannibal, her sisters Robin (David) Rast of VT., and Michele (Robert ) Corey of Hannibal, NY and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial mass will be conducted 9:30 AM Monday at Holy Trinity Church, Fulton where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Moritz Fuchs.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton.  There will be no calling hours.  The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton has care of the arrangements.