November 27, 2009

Stephen L. Turner Sr., 52; of Fulton.  He was born in Syracuse, NY and he has been a resident of Fulton all of his life.  Mr. Turner was past employed as a Machinist, and Computer Programmer involved with quality control at Fulton Tool, Fulton, NY.  Mr. Turner was pre-deceased by his son Joseph Turner in 1982, his father Richard Turner, and step-dad Peter Kaminuk.  He is survived by his wife of 31 years Joyce Turner of Fulton, his sons Stephen Turner Jr. of Syracuse, and Michael Turner of Fulton, his mother Rebecca Kaminuk of Fulton, siblings: Richard (Cindy) Turner of RI, Marybeth Pepper of Fulton, David (Diane) Turner of Fulton, and Charlotte Goss of Fulton, 1 grandson Kolson Turner, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Carmela and Jay Yager of Fulton and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services and Calling hours will be held privately.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton.  The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton has care of the arrangements

November 20, 2009

Paul Piazza, 56; died Friday at Oswego Hospital. He was born in Oswego and he has remained a life resident of Oswego. Mr. Piazza was the son of the late James and Mildred Piazza Sr. He was pre-deceased by his brothers: Matthew and David Piazza. He is survived by his daughter Ann Marie Piazza, 5 siblings: Shirley (Calvin) Stevens, James (Cherie) Piazza Jr., Dominick (Karen) Piazza, Richard (Beth) Piazza, and Annette (Chris) Fragale, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 9:00 AM Wednesday at Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th St. Oswego. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego. Calling hours will be held 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4^{th St. Oswego.}

November 22, 2009

Charles Rodiguez, 55; of Fulton died Sunday, November 22nd at University Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Brooklyn, NY and had been a resident of Fulton for 2 years prior to moving to Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Services, Syracuse.  He loved watching videos, and DVDs especially if they involved Martial Arts.  He enjoyed learning about Chinese Culture, Chinese language and later in life getting closer to his God.  Mr. Rodriguez was pre-deceased by his brother Jose L. Rodriguez.   He is survived by his former wife Yolanda Rivera of Fulton, his children: Johnny Rodriguez of Brooklyn, NY, Grace Rodriguez of Brooklyn, NY, 1 step-son Benjamin Rosa, 4 grandsons: Tyrese, Jacob, Ebony and Juancarlos, and his nephew Luis Viera.  Calling hours and funeral services: were held Wednesday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc. 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton.  Burial was private.

November 17, 2009

Frances L. Cleveland, 65, of 131 West First Street, Oswego, N.Y. died at her home peacefully with her family after a short illness. Frankie was born in Inman, South Carolina to the late James and Mary (Smart) Cleveland. She resided in South Carolina until moving to Oswego in 2008. Frankie was an artist and has painted several paintings. Frankie loved spending time with her family and had made many close friends in Oswego. She is survived by her children James (Christina) Roddy of Oswego, Greta (Mark) Leonard of Inman, SC, her brother Samuel Cleveland of TX, and her grandchildren Delaney and KayeLeigh Roddy of Oswego, Madelyn, Greg, and Barrett Leonard of Inman SC. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in South Carolina. The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 West Fourth Street Oswego. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the friends of Oswego County Hospice or Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY.

November 15, 2009

Donald Turner Sr., 80 of Mitchell St., Oswego died Sunday morning peacefully surrounded by his family. Mr. Turner was born in Oswego the son of the late Bliss and Doris (Perau) Turner, and he has remained a lifetime resident. Mr. Turner retired in 1987 from the Plumber and Steamfitters Local # 73. He was member of the ELKS Lodge, and he was an avid Bowler and golfer. Mr. Turner was predeceased by his wife Grace Turner in 2007. He is survived by his son Donald (Michelle) Turner Jr., of Oswego, his daughter Patricia (Brian) Coerse of Oakville, Ontario, and his siblings Mary (George) McGrath of Oswego, Ann (Robert) Pritchard of Oswego, Raejean (Gene) Barnes of Oswego, Veronica Baker of Oswego, Evelyn (John) Hogan of Oswego, John (Lee) Turner of Oswego, Bruce (Shirley) Turner of Oswego, and two grandchildren Matthew and Scott Turner.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday  11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, with Rev. John Hogan. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 West Fourth Street, Oswego.

November 13, 2009

James E. Starks Jr., 58; of Fulton died Friday at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Oswego, the son of the late James and Dorothy (Nettles) Starks, and he has been a resident of Fulton for over 20 years.  Mr. Starks retired from the City of Oswego Municipality as a heavy equipment operator.  He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and was an active member of the Pathfinder Gun Club, and National Rifle Assoc.  Mr. Starks also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years Charlene Starks of Fulton, three daughters Gina Recore Starks, April Starks, and Kara Starks all of Fulton, 3 sisters Joanne Starks of Oswego, Margaret “Peggy” Ezard of CO, Mary Waite of Oswego, 2 grandchildren: Nicole Starks, Christopher Recore and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday 7:00 p.m. at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton with Pastor Mark Kimpland officiating.  Burial will be private in Fairdale Cemetery.  Calling hours will be conducted Sunday 4:00 – 7:00 prior to the services at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton.

November 6, 2009

Marian Z. Crandall, Oswego and Sackets Harbor, passed away peacefully November 6th at home at the age of 86.  She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Robert.  Marian will be remembered by her friends and family as someone you could count on to pray for you and be there by your side through any crisis.  Marian and her husband traveled to the Holy Land, Hawaii, The Caribbean, and all over the United States.  She was a finalist twice in the Pillsbury Bakeoff and loved to cook.  She was an avid writer and many will remember her for the book she wrote on losing a pet.  Marian and her husband Bob were also guests on Oprah for a Valentine’s Day Special in the 80’s because of a story that she wrote telling why her husband was the love of her life.  Marian is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Carl and Joyce Fowler of Pt. Salubrious, NY; her four children:  daughter Billie (Dennis) Brady of Oswego, and 3 sons:  Peter (Linda) Crandall of Rochester, Greg (Lissa) Crandall of NJ, Kris (Amy) Crandall of Clayton, NY; 8 grandchildren:  Sean, Erik, Heather, Griffin, Nathan, Kody, Noah, and Jake, and 3 great grandchildren:  Jace, Jaelynn, and Lorelai.  Calling hours will be held 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4th St. Oswego.  Funeral Services and Burial will be announced in the spring in Sackets Harbor, NY.