December 28, 2009

John W. Elmer, 38; of Oswego died suddenly at his home.  He was born in Oswego and he has been a resident of Fulton for most of his life.  Mr. Elmer is survived by his wife Carol (Firenze) Elmer of Oswego, his children:  Jessica Elmer of Scriba, and Alexis Elmer of Oswego, 2 step-children:  Steven Knapp of Palermo, and Geno Firenze of Fulton, his Mother Linda Secor of Fulton, maternal grandmother Frances Ward of Granby, 2 siblings:  Robert Elmer of SC, and Tammy Elmer of Hannibal, 1 step-grandchild:  Trevor, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  There will be no funeral services.  Burial will be private.  Calling hours will be held 10:00 AM to Noon Saturday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton.

December 27, 2009

Mildred M. Tonkin, 87, of East 13th St, Oswego died late Sunday night at the Oswego Hospital. She was born in Oswego the daughter of the late Ernest and Florine (Baker) Smith of Oswego. Mrs. Tonkin was predeceased by her husband Chester Tonkin in 1982, and her son Jay E. Tonkin on August 25, 2009. She is survived by her son Bruce Tonkin and his fiance’ Cathy Munk of Fulton,  daughter–in-law Cindy Tonkin of Portsmouth, N.H., brothers George Smith of Eureka, CA, Fred (Gloria) Smith of Lady Lake, FL, Robert (Jeanne) Smith of Port Orange FL,  her sister Theresa Smith of Oswego, three grandchildren Lori and Kevin Tonkin, and Jennifer Stanley, and her four great grandchildren Owen, Ellis, Wylder, and Harper.  Services will be held privately. The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 West Fourth Street, Oswego

December 19, 2009

Robert H. Phelps, 80, of Fulton died Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Dialysis Center after a long illness. Mr. Phelps was born in Fulton and has remained a life resident.  He was a United States Veteran having served in the Air force as a pilot during the Korean War from 1950 to 1955.  He retired as an Electric Engineer after 30+ years with General Electric, Syracuse.  He was also a member of the Elk’s Club and an avid hunter.  Mr. Phelps loved to fly airplanes, bowl, and golf.  He is survived by his wife of 20 years Marjorie Phelps of Fulton, his 3 children: Brad (Karen) Phelps of Webster, NY, Brian (Catherine) Phelps of Fulton, and Gail (Ric) Wagner of VA, his sister Barbara Ingersoll of FL, and 2 grandchildren:  Elliot and Addison.  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.

December 17, 2009

Diane Haynes, 41; of Concord, NC died Thursday at The Carolina’s Northeast Medical Center, NC.  Ms. Haynes was born in Oswego and she was a resident of Oswego for many years.  She was a past member of the Oswego American Legion, The Moose Lodge, the Elk’s Club, and the Oswego VFW.  Ms. Haynes was also an avid softball player.  She was pre-deceased by her finance Peter James Fiore in 2009.  Ms. Haynes is survived by her daughters:  Nicole Haynes of the USS McCampbell, Japan; and Emily Weaver of NC, 2 brothers: Fred “Wolf” Haynes, Richard “Dickie” Haynes, 2 sisters:  Kathy Haynes, and Elaine Scortino all of Oswego, and several nieces and nephews.  Memorial Services will be held Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4th St. Oswego, NY.  Burial will be held privately.  Calling hours will be conducted 4:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.  The family of Diane Haynes would like to invite you to a celebration of her life following the service at the VFW 2320 East Post, Oswego, NY.

December 3, 2009

Joseph Ferazzoli, 85; of Fulton died Thursday at University Hospital.  He was born in Fulton and he has been a life resident of the area. Mr. Ferazzoli was a WWII United States Veteran having served in the Army in the European Theater.  He was honored with the Purple Heart for his service in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Ferazzoli was a graduate of the Bulova School of Watch Making. He worked as a jeweler and watchmaker at Ferazzoli & Son Jewelers, Fulton.  He owned and operated The Diamond Shop, Syracuse, NY and Wolcott Jewelers, Wolcott, NY.  Mr. Ferazzoli also repaired watches at Ferazzoli and Farrell Jewelers, Fulton, NY.  He was a communicant of Holy Family Church, and a Charter Member of the Italian American Club.  He was also a former member of the Fulton Lions Club.  Mr. Ferazzoli is survived by his wife of 67 years Rose Lovecchio Ferazzoli of Fulton, his daughters Ann (John) Woodworth and Dr. Josephine (Timothy) Farrell both of Fulton, 4 grandchildren:  Joseph (Heidi) Woodworth, Mark (Janet) Woodworth, John (April) Woodworth, and Joann (Harold) Quinn, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be held 11:30 AM Monday in Holy Trinity Church.
Burial will be in All Saints Mausoleum, St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego.  Calling hours will be conducted 3:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton.

December 3,2009

Clarence “Pat” Audlin, 82, of Shady Lane, Oswego died Thursday in the Oswego Hospital. He was born in Oswego, the son of the late Otto and Laura Audlin, and he remained a lifetime resident. Mr. Audlin was a former employee of St. Regis Company. He worked at Oswego Castings for 17 years, at the Coal Docks for 10 years, and retired from the Laborer’s Local #214 after 11 years of service. Mr. Audlin served in the United States Marine Corp from 1944 until 1947. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Oswego. He was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Audlin, and brother Kenneth Audlin. He is survived by his wife Angeline Audlin of Oswego, his sons Ronald (Marilyn) Audlin of Maryland, Ricky (Kathy) Audlin of Scriba, his daughter Mary Audlin of Oswego, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 9:00 am in St. Joseph Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in All Saint’s Mausoleum, at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th St. Oswego, NY.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Seneca Hill Manor/ Activities Program 20 Manor Drive, Oswego, NY 13126.

December 3, 2009

Joseph Charles Scanlon Howland, infant son of Charles and Johnna Scanlon Howland of Oswego, suddenly went to heaven, Thursday at the Oswego Hospital. In addition to his loving parents Johnna and Charles, Joseph is survived by his beloved sisters Francesca, Josephina, and twin brother John. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Shawn & Theresa Sugar Scanlon of Oswego, paternal grandparents Charles and Barb Howland of Fulton, maternal great grandmother Mary E. Sugar, several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Joseph was predeceased by his maternal great grandparents Joseph and Barbara Scanlon, and John P. Sugar Sr., and his paternal grandmother Jacqueline Mangano. Funeral services will be Monday 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Oswego. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 West Fourth Street, Oswego.