Sam P. Strikwerda, 87; formerly of Fulton died at Bayshore Community Hospital, NJ. He was born in Holland to the late Sam and Marie Strikwerda. He was a resident of Fulton for over 65 years and moved to NJ in 2007. He retired from Armstrong Corp., Fulton where he worked as a Mechanic. Mr. Strikwerda was pre-deceased by his wife Frannie Strikwerda in 1998, and his siblings: Jacob Strikwerda, and Betty Hinman. He is survived by his daughter Paula R. Pais of Keyport, NJ, and his sister Ann Dennen of FL., 2 nieces: Sally Russell of Fulton, and Valerie Joiner of FL, and 1 nephew Richard Strikwerda of Fulton. Funeral Services and Burial will be private. There will be no calling hours. The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2^{nd St. S. Fulton, NY has the arrangements.}

August 30, 2010

James A. Marra, 64; of Hannibal died at University Hospital, Syracuse.  He was born to the late Roger and Betty (Caswell) Marra in Fulton and he has been a resident of Hannibal for 34 years.  Mr. Marra retired from Niagara Mohawk after 32 years of service.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman having enjoyed both international and national sportsmen trips.  He was a co-founder, rider and current president of the Oswego Valley ATV Club.  Mr. Marra especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years Patricia Marra of Hannibal, NY; 3 children:  Susan (Stephen) Stirushnik of Fulton, Karen (Mark) Harrington of Oswego, NY; and Jeffrey Marra of AZ, 2 sisters:  Patricia (William) Sawyer of Phoenix, NY; and Nancy Burns of FL, 5 grandchildren:  Stephanie (Matthew) Dupee, Kyle Menter, Shawn Stirushnik, Taylor Menter, Brendan Marra, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be held 9:00 AM Friday in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., and 9:30 AM in Holy Trinity Church where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.  Burial will be private.  Calling hours will be conducted 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton.  Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 6725 Lyons St. PO Box 7 East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007 or the Oswego Valley ATV Club PO Box 153 Hannibal, NY 13074.

Michael G. Lawton, 49, of Oswego, NY died Friday at the Oswego Hospital surrounded by his family, and friends. He was born in Rome, NY on July 14, 1961. Michael attended Tompkins Cortland Community College and Adirondack Community College for business. After working briefly in insurance, Michael went into concrete and ready mix for the majority of his career, training with the American Concrete Institute for numerous certifications. After the birth of his first two children, Michael worked as a dispatcher at Glens Falls Ready Mix before relocating to Cortland, NY to work as plant manger for Saunders Concrete. He spent the next ten years residing with his family in Canton, NY and working as sales director and regional plant manger for Torrington Industries Inc. Michael moved with his family to Amboy, NY in 1996 working with Torrington Ind., G&I Homes as a Sales representative, satellite dish installer, and with Symons Corporations before relocating to Fulton, NY where he worked with customer service at Northern Concrete. He moved with his family to Kerrville, TX in early 2005 where he worked as founder of Scrap Metal Recycling until returning to the area in late 2008 where he resided in Oswego, NY until his death. Michael was a lover of hard work, great character, learning, and above all family. Michael was predeceased by his son Justiss Michael Lee Lawton, his father, Ronald Lawton, and brother Victor Lawton. He is survived by his wife Lori Lawton of Oswego, daughters Hope M. Lawton of Liverpool, Eliza-Joan A. Lawton, and Harmonie L Lawton both of Oswego, sons Andrew G. Lawton of Fulton, Honnor B. Lawton,and Matthew A. Wilson both of Oswego, his mother Thea-Joan Lawton of TX, sisters Deborah Heaton of Ogdensburg, Ellen Lawton of TX, brothers Rickie Lawton, Robert Lawton, and Ronald Lawton all of Ogdensburg, grandchildren Karri A., and Kaylob G. Lawton, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date. The arrangements were in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 West Fourth Street, Oswego.

Martha Powers, 69; of Palermo, NY died Friday at Oswego Hospital after a long illness.  She was born in Syracuse and has been a resident of Fulton for most of her life.  Mrs. Powers retired from Sealright Co., Fulton where she worked as a machine operator.  She was a past member of the United Methodist Church, Palermo.  She is survived by her children:  Patrick Henry of Florida, Elizabeth Kastler of IL., Robin Jung of Oswego, and Linda Raymond of Baldwinsville; her companion of 32 years Allen Foster of Palermo, 6 siblings:  Robert Monica of CA, Roger Monica of Jordan, NY; Eugene Monica of Jack Reef, NY, Barbara Church of CA, Betty Brown of Plainville, NY, and Janet Monica of Baldwinsville, NY; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services and Burial will be private.  There will be no calling hours.  The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton has care of the arrangements.

Perry M. LaPage, 39, of Hannibal died Friday at his home. He was born in Oswego and has been a resident of Hannibal for most of his life. He was a former employee of Ansley Warehouse of Baldwinsville. Mr. LaPage is survived by his children Perry LaPage of Hannibal, Chelsey LaPage of Fulton, Allen LaPage of Fulton, and Jessica LaPage of Fulton, his father Perry F. (Charolene) LaPage of Hannibal, his mother Linda (Tom) Leach of Hannibal, his siblings Michelle (Matthew) Conklin of Warners, Neal (Sherri) LaPage of Hannibal, Monica (Jim) Kyle of Hannibal, Arthur (Ann) Flewelling of Fulton, Ka’Wana (Bill) Mediamolle of Fulton several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at the Sugar Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial will be in Hannibal Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home 224 West Second Street, Fulton.