pLyons Falls- Clara B. Curtis Bartelotte, age 101, a longtime resident of Lyonsdale Road, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, where she had resided since February, 2015. /ppShe was born in Ava, on November 28, 1914, a daughter of Alfred and Hattie B. Warren Youngs. As a child she moved to Lewis County, where she attended several rural schools. On May 17, 1930, Clara was united in marriage with Emory R. Curtis, in La Fargeville. In 1943, the couple purchased the former Bailey Farm at Locust Grove, operating this farm until 1964, when they sold the farm to a daughter and son in law, Joyce and Alton Coe. At that time Clara and Emory, relocated to the Masonic Home Campus in Utica, where they resided and were both employed in patient care and as custodians. Mr. Curtis passed away on April 25, 1967 and Clara continued her employment at the Masonic Home afterwards for a time./ppOn December 6, 1969, Clara was united in marriage with Henry “Hank” Bartelotte, at the Boonville United Methodist Church. They lived in Taberg, before moving to Lyons Falls, where they constructed a home on Lyonsdale Road. Mr. Bartelotte, a retiree from 43 years of employment at Georgia Pacific Paper Co. Lyons Falls, passed away on June 18, 1988. Later Mrs. Bartelotte sold her home to her daughter and son in law, Nancy and Donald Gydesen, where Clara continued to reside, until moving to Lowville, in 2015. /ppMrs. Bartelotte was a member of Talcottville United Methodist Church, in later years she attended Forest Presbyterian Church, Lyons Falls, with Nancy and Donald Gydesen. Clara greatly enjoyed cooking and baking; she will be fondly remembered for the delicious Hawaiian wedding cake which she often had baked. She also greatly enjoyed square and polka dancing. She found joy in attending senior citizen groups and traveling on senior citizen bus trips. /ppClara is survived by two daughters, Beverly J. Beasock, West Leyden, Nancy (Donald) Gydesen, Lyons Falls; one son, Willis E. (Rose Marie) Curtis, Blossvale. Clara was predeceased by a daughter, Joyce Coe, on September 19, 2006 and by her son-in-law, Wayne C. Beasock, in 2010. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Emory Coe, in 2006, and by a great great grandson, Kody W. Beasock, in 2008. Clara was the last of her family of 11 brothers and sisters. /ppHer Funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with interment to follow in Boonville Cemetery. Calling hours are Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 1 p.m. until the funeral home. A reception for family and friends will be held at Forest Presbyterian Church, Lyons Falls, following the interment. Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Presbyterian Church, Center St. Lyons Falls, NY 13368. /ppFor an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com/p
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Shirley Varner
pNAVARRE, FL-- Shirley Varner, 90, a resident of Navarre, FL passed away on February 5, 2016. Shirley was born in South Colton to the late Warren and Ethel Sayers Young. She was educated at the Old Union School in Colton, NY, graduating in 1943. She married Richard Varner in 1943 and lived in Potsdam until the 1980’s and moved to Navarre, FL. Shirley was pre-deceased by her husband; her parents; her oldest son, Richard; her five sisters, Myrtle, Dora, Bernice, Bessie, Grace; her five brothers, George, Frank, Richard and Carl./ppShirley is survived by two sons, Bill and Steve, both of Navarre, FL, her four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were with the OakLawn Funeral Home of Pensacola, FL./p
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Ronald L. Hicks
pROSSIE – Ronald Lynn Hicks, 65, 214 New Connecticut Rd., died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. A memorial service will be held on May 7th at 4:00 PM at the Rossie Community Center. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Northridge Cremation Chapel of the Lundy Funeral Home, Rte. 11, Philadelphia, NY./p
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BURIALS
pCOONS- A graveside military service for Vivian Coons will be May 4, 2016, 2 PM at White Church Cemetery, Lisbon, Lay Speaker Larry Smith officiating. Vivian died on January 15, 2016 at her home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice. LaRue and Pitcher Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements./ppKIEFF- A memorial service for Audrey Kieff, 95, will be held 11 AM Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the United Church of Cape Vincent. Mrs. Kieff passed away February 11, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of Cleveland Funeral Home, Cape Vincent./p
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Michael C. Sorensen
pMichael C. Sorensen, 69, Shangraw Road, Rodman, died Thursday morning, April 28, 2016, at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday at the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams, with Rev. Leon “Toby” Schilling officiating, with a celebration of life at the American Legion in Sackets Harbor to follow. Calling hours will be Sunday 2:00-6:00 pm. Burial will be private at a later date./ppBorn March 22, 1947 in Adams Center, son of Durwood and Rena (Frasher) Sorensen, he graduated in 1966 from the Adams-Adams Center High School. He entered the United States Air Force and was later honorably discharged due to medical injuries. /ppMike worked as a police officer in Adams, Theresa, Alexandria Bay and Sackets Harbor where he retired as Police Chief in 1995. He also worked for the US Postal Service for 31 years, retiring as maintenance supervisor in 2007. He began driving school bus for South Jefferson Central School in 2008 until the time of his illness. He was very dedicated and enjoyed every minute with the students./ppFor the past few years, he also served as Zoning Officer for the Town of Rodman. He is survived by his wife Rosanne; three sons, Justin (Jennifer) Sorensen, Rodman, Brian (Jennifer) Lynch, Antwerp, Brent Lynch, Adams; three daughters, Kimberley Sorensen, Watertown, Erin (Claude) Mayne, Rodman, Shannon (James) Bergmeyer, N. Fort Meyers, FL; twenty three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers, David (Margo) Sorensen, Wilmington, NC, Ronald (Rosemary) Sorensen, Amsterdam, NY; one sister, Melinda (Jimmy) Stark, East Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews./ppMike enjoyed deer hunting with his family, camping and hiking the High Peaks in the Adirondacks, horseback riding and riding his Harley Motorcycle. He found that new passion for riding later in life and joined the Road Dawgs Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, where he was known as “Shadow”. He thoroughly enjoyed hitting the road with his brothers, and taking long rides and vacations with the love of his life, Rosanne./ppHe was a member of the Sackets Harbor American Legion, and the Syracuse Chapter Road Dawgs Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, where he also served as secretary. /ppHe married Rosanne Shorkey Lynch of Evans Mills in 1980. The couple lived in Adams Center before moving to their new home in Rodman in 1998. /ppDonations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, National Kidney Foundation or the Syracuse Chapter Road Dawgs Motorcycle Club, PO Box 321, Sandy Creek, NY 13145./ppCondolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com/p
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Charles A. Cook
pAKWESASNE – Mr. Charles Angus Cook “Atenrahnoron”, 44, unexpectedly passed away April 14, 2016 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Friends may call at Kanienkehaha Kanonsesneh, Saturday beginning at 3:00 PM until Monday 1:00 PM when his funeral service will be held. Cremation will follow./pp/p
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Margaret E. Martin
pMargaret E. Martin, 73, of Henderson Harbor, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Surviving is her husband Carl. Arrangements are incomplete with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc./p
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Thomas J. LaJoie
pWatertown- Thomas J. LaJoie, Watertown, passed away Thursday, April 28th. He was 53 years old./ppThe funeral will be 1:00pm Tuesday, May 3rd at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown, Pastor Jeffrey Smith officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will precede the service from 11:00am - 1:00pm at the funeral home./ppBorn in Watertown August 8, 1962 Thomas was a son to George and Eleanor (Wilton) LaJoie. He was educated in the Watertown City School District./ppHe is survived by 4 siblings, James “Jim” LaJoie of Watertown, Joe LaJoie of Florida, Candace LaJoie of Dexter, William LaJoie of Watertown; and a large, extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins./ppThomas is predeceased by 6 siblings, George LaJoie, Andrea Kendrew, Ida Guiliano, John LaJoie, Caroline LaJoie, Beatrice Davis./ppThomas will be remembered as a very social individual who enjoyed fishing./ppArrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc./ppCondolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com/pp/pp/p
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Esther A. Cobb
pEsther A. Cobb, 95, of Lacona, passed away Thursday at her home. She was born August 9, 1920 in Richland, daughter of Lyman and Lizzie Belle Obleman Richardson. Graduated from Pulaski High School in 1938. Married April 16, 1939 in Richland to Walter S. Cobb. Resident of Lacona for 77 years. She was employed by First National Bank of Lacona and Merchants Bank retiring as assistant manager after 30 years of service. Former member of Rebecca’s , member of Coterie Club, Sandy Creek Baptist Church for many years, before joining the Pulaski Baptist Church./ppSurvived by her husband, Walter, of 77 years, 2 daughters, Nancy (Randy) Reed of Adams Center, Cheryl (Allen) Stagl of Lacona, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2 sisters./ppFuneral services 2pm Monday at Pulaski Baptist Church. Burial in Richland Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 2-4pm at Summerville Funeral Home in Sandy Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sandy Creek- Lacona Food Pantry or Pulaski Baptist Church./p
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Ralph C. Willard
pNORWOOD—Graveside services for 68 year old Ralph C. Willard will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Hale Cemetery in Norfolk with Rev. Msgr. John Murphy presiding. Mr. Willard passed away on February 24, 2016. The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Ralph C. Willard./p
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Krystal M. Kosztowski
pKrystal Mary Kosztowski, 74, former resident of Carthage and Watertown, passed away on April 1, at her home in Marietta GA, surrounded by her immediate family. Krystal was a Stage 4 lung cancer survivor, in remission since 2010, but lost the battle against the after effects of COPD. /ppThe burial of her remains and graveside prayer will be on July 23, 2016 at 11 am at St. James Cemetery, Carthage. Krystal’s wishes were to be cremated in GA and have her remains brought to Carthage for burial with her parents, John and Carmel Kosztowski in St. James Cemetary./ppBorn on January 16, 1942 in Carthage, NY, a daughter and only child to John and Carmel Pinnozzotto Kosztowski. Krystal graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Watertown School of Commerce with a Business degree. /ppKrystal was married on December 19, 1964, to William Joseph Torella III of Elizabeth, NJ. After a brief residence in New Jersey, Bill and Krystal relocated back to Krystal’s hometown of Carthage in 1969 and together they raised their 3 daughters on their beloved family farm. Krystal and Bill divorced in 1987, but remained as close friends until the end of her life. /ppKrystal worked as a clerk in several business firms as well as clerking in the Comptrollers Office on Camp (Fort) Drum. After returning to Carthage, she took time to raise her daughters and during that time put her lifelong love of antiques to work when she and her father, John, opened up an antique business in the family barn. Krystal joined the workforce permanently in 1985 as a Department Manager in several retail stores in Watertown over the years, and ultimately retiring from Walmart in Marietta, GA after 25 years of dedicated service to the company. /ppKrystal enjoyed feeding squirrels, creative writing, bird watching, an occasional trip to the local casinos, antiquing, and she always loved being surrounded by her devoted family./ppShe is survived by her 3 loving daughters, Krystine Eve Torella, Marietta GA, Keredith Lee Torella Basham and her husband, Randy, Dallas GA and Nina Rae Torella Jackson and her husband, Brett, Marietta GA. Krystal was also blessed with 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren as well as several cousins that all cared about her./ppIn lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Krystal’s name to Gentiva Hospice of Marietta, GA/p
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Jacob R. VanVranken
pA graveside service for Jacob R. VanVranken, who passed away on January 13, will be at 11:00 am Tuesday May 3, in the Fairview Cemetery, Rodman. Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams./p
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Betty Ann Watson
pHARRISVILLE - Betty Ann Watson, 69, died early Friday morning, April 29, 2016 at her home. /ppMrs. Watson was born August 5, 1946 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Bennett and Hazel (Norton) McMullen. Betty graduated from Clifton Fine High School, Star Lake and Jefferson Community College. She was a medical transcriptionist at Samaritan Medical Center and retired in 2011./ppShe married Donald Watson on July 15, 2000 in Harrisville with Philip Hathway officiating. Together the couple made their home in Harrisville where she loved taking care of her grandchildren and great niece and nephews. Her family was her life. /ppSurviving are her husband, Donald, her children, Linda Graves and (Todd Lytle); Robin and Rebecca Graves; Becky and Larry Ross; Joseph and Kristie Graves; her step son, Robert and Heide Watson; her sister, Sadie and Clifford Deamer; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; nieces and nephews./ppShe is predeceased by her brother, Edward Norton./ppBetty enjoyed crocheting and being at her favorite place on the river, where her service for family and friends will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 4:00 P.M., at 8142 Wood Road, Harrisville./ppArrangements are with the Sundquist Funeral Home, To convey online condolences: www.sundquistfh.com/p
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C. J. Hebert
pA life well lived. Please join us for a service in memory of C.J. Hebert, a wonderful person, on May 28th at 1 pm at the Heberts’ home at 3877 Factory Road, Natural Bridge. We request you bring your fondest memories to share. Please join us for a potluck reception to following the service. /p
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Robert J. Harvey Jr.
pIn loving memory of Robert James Harvey Jr. (B.J.). He was born on Feb. 23rd, 1969 to Robert James Harvey Sr. and Patricia (O’Connor)-Colbert in Massena, New York. He passed away Saturday evening April, 23rd, 2016 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk, Nebraska./ppHe spent the first 11 years of his life in New York until his family moved to Orchard, Nebraska in October 1980. He lived there until he graduated from Orchard High School in 1987. He then moved back to New York./ppHe met his wife April Cheney in 1992; they were married on November 27th, 1999 in Norfolk, New York. /ppHe is survived by his wife April (Cheney) Harvey, 3 children Austin Michael Harvey, Paige Ashlynn Harvey, and Hunter James Harvey. His Grandmother Lucille Moon, Mother Patricia (O’Connor) Colbert, Step-Mother Linda (Harvey) Nemo. His siblings Robin (Ben) Harvey-Cheney of Nebraska, Tina Colbert of Indiana, Gretchen (Harvey)Wood of Maryland, Todd Colbert of Indiana, Tiffany (Elijah) Colbert-Ring of North Carolina, and Jamie Kohl (Colbert) & Greg Dempster of Nebraska. His Father and Mother-in-law of New York, his brothers and sisters-in-law, several Aunts and Uncles, Nephews, Nieces, and a Great-nephew and 2 Great-nieces, and cousins. /ppPreceding him in death was his Father Robert James Harvey Sr. and his Step-Father Thomas Albert Colbert. /ppServices will be held on Thursday 2 p.m. April 28th, 2016 at Orchard Evangelical Free church in Orchard, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Wednesday April 27th from 5-7p.m. at Ashburn Funeral Home in Orchard, Nebraska. Dinner following at the Rex Center in Orchard after the grave side service at the Orchard Hill Cemetery./p
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Burials
pNORWOOD—Graveside services for 68 year old Ralph C. Willard will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Hale Cemetery in Norfolk with Rev. Msgr. John Murphy presiding. Mr. Willard passed away on February 24, 2016. The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Ralph C. Willard./pp/ppThe graveside service for Anthony “Andy” Zach will be Saturday, May 7, at 1PM in Clayton Cemetery with Rev. Arthur LaBaff presiding and with honors by the Clayton American Legion. Andy, 89, of Clayton died January 23, 2016. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc. and online condolences may be made at http://www.cummingsfuneral.com.//pp/ppA graveside service for Jacob R. VanVranken, who passed away on January 13, will be at 11:00 am Tuesday May 3, in the Fairview Cemetery, Rodman. Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams./pp/ppWATSON- John M. Hirsch, A graveside service will be on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Beaches Bridge Cemetery with Rev. Bruce W. Chapman, officiating. Military honors will be rendered by Beaver River Memorial Post #1663. Mr. Hirsch died on February 17th. Memorials: Hunt of a Lifetime, P.O. Box 241, Harbor Creek, PA 16421. Arrangements are with Sundquist F.H./pp/ppLOWVILLE – The funeral service for Grace Violet Steria will be on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Croghan Mennonite Church with Rev. Milton Zehr, Rev. Keith Zehr, and Rev. Bruce Roggie officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Steria passed away on December 18, 2015 in San Diego, CA. Memorials: Croghan Mennonite Cemetery Fund, Kirschnerville Rd, Croghan NY 13327. Arrangements are with Sundquist F.H./pp/ppLOWVILLE- A graveside service for Sharon M. Marti, 71, of New York State Route 26, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Swinburne Cemetery, Deer River. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville./p
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Margaret E. Pond Martin
pHenderson- Margaret E. Pond Martin, 73, of Henderson Harbor, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County./ppMrs. Martin was born December 21, 1942, in Rutland, NY a daughter of Edwin and Violet Williams Pond. She graduated from Copenhagen High School. In June of 1982, she married Carl B. Martin. Mrs. Martin was a bookkeeper and office manager for Dr. Henry George, Dr. Gianfanga and Dr. Hall./ppSurviving besides her husband are a brother Jack (Muriel) Pond, Watertown, four step daughters and a step granddaughter./ppCalling hours will be Wednesday from 5-7 pm at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street Road, Watertown or to the Jefferson County SPCA, Water Street, Watertown. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com./p
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Lucile Schwendy
pOldest Graduate of Lowville Academy passes away at 104./ppLucile Schwendy of Lowville, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons and daughter on May 1, 2016. She had resided at the Residential Health Care Facility at Lewis County General Hospital. /ppMrs. Schwendy was born in 1911 to Julia and William Hirschy on their family farm on the Ridge Road in Castorland. As a child, she attended the local one-room schoolhouse. Later, she was driven in her father’s milk wagon to take the train to Lowville Academy. After graduation in 1929, she attended the Watertown School of Commerce. Mrs. Schwendy worked at the Carthage National Savings Bank and Climax in Castorland. In 1935 she married Royal Schwendy. Their early marriage was spent in Castorland and then in Naumburg, where Mrs. Schwendy was a wife, mother and homemaker. Her four children include Bruce (Donna), Rochester; Joan Takacs, deceased; Sandra Asmussen, Portland, ME; and John (Marianne Green), Lowville. /ppThe Schwendys moved to Beaver Falls in 1959, where Mr. Schwendy managed the Community Hall. They actively participated in the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church, and Mrs. Schwendy was active in the United Methodist Women. In 1999 the couple moved to Brookside Senior Living Community in Lowville. Royal, her husband of 71 years, passed away in 2006 at the age of 95. Mrs. Schwendy had 14 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Her love of music, nature, down-home cooking, knitting, sewing and The Bible have been passed to these generations. She has led by example with her patience, kindness, and gentleness of soul. Funeral arrangements are as follows. /ppCalling hours are from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. Funeral services will be held at the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 with interment afterwards in the Riverside Cemetery Annex (Lower cemetery) in Beaver Falls. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church, 6508 Lefevre St., Beaver Falls NY 13305./ppCondolences may be shared online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com ./p
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Rita M. Burrows
pMARTINSBURG – Rita M. Burrows, 86, passed away late Saturday evening, April 30th at SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse. Among her survivors are three daughters, Jane Marie and Nicholas F. Bush of Martinsburg; Judith Ann Burrows of Lowville; Jennifer Elaine and Thomas H. Jackson of Casper, Wyoming./p
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Shirley M. Dafoe
pLisbon: Shirley M. Dafoe, 84, of County Route 27, Lisbon passed away on Friday April, 29, 2016, at the Highland Nursing Home, Massena. /ppBorn December 22, 1931 to George and Hilda (Winters) Sanderson, in Lisbon, NY she attended Morley and Canton Schools. On June 16, 1950 she married Kenneth A. Dafoe at the United Methodist Church, Canton with Rev. Walter Dobies officiating. The couple lived in Lisbon for most of their married life. Kenneth passed in February of 2011. Shirley was a former clerk at the E. J. Noble, Canton and also worked for a time at Britt’s Department Store, Canton and Warner Brothers Corset Company, Massena. /ppShe is survived by her two sons, Lynn Dafoe of Frederick, CO and David and wife Sheri Dafoe of Oswego, NY; three granddaughters Melissa and Adam Deppe, and Carly Dafoe of Colorado and Lauren Dafoe, Oswego, NY; three grandsons Christopher and Stephen Decker, Cranberry Twp, PA and Benjamin Dafoe, Oswego, NY; three great-grandchildren, Sophia Deppe, Joey and Chloe Jane Dafoe, of Colorado; brothers; Howard and Rita Sanderson of Morley and Lloyd Sanderson of Rota, Spain and sisters Mable Harwood of Massena, NY, Myrna and Ray Doud of Colton, NY, and a sister-in-law Louise Sanderson along with several nieces and nephews. /ppShirley was predeceased by a daughter Carolyn Decker in 2005, a sister Helen Iovine in 2009, a brother Ronald Sanderson in 2011 and a sister-in-law Tere Sanderson in 2009. /ppShirley enjoyed creating many beautiful wreaths and angels which she shared with her family and friends. She had a passion for gardening and everyone enjoyed her beautiful flower gardens that she lovingly planted and cared for, sharing them with anyone who stopped by. She enjoyed most of all spending time with her family. /ppAs per her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Shirley was a member of the Buck’s Bridge Community Church, Canton to which donations may be made. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Madrid. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.phillipsmemorial.com /p
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