All Obituaries

Ruth E. Peck, 91, of Caughdenoy, passed away peacefully on Sunday. Ruth was a lifetime member of the Caughdenoy United Methodist Church, and enjoyed watching the Yankees, reading, and doing puzzles. She worked 30+ years at the local bank in Central Square. She is survived by her children, Lori Wells, Dean (Donna) Peck, and Lynne (Jerry) Mullen; one sister-in-law, Vivian Hendricks; four grandchildren, Jason (Sarah) Wells, Justin (Jackie) Wells, Craig Peck, Melissa (Joe) O'Brien; four...

Richard Weber, 89, of Bridgeport, passed away with his family by his side on Friday. Richard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Richard was a veteran of the Korean war and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 9596. He worked for New York Telephone for 40 years and enjoyed boating and his camp in Brewerton. He is survived by his wife, Alyce, step-daughter, Laurie (Donald) Roberts; three sons, Richard (DeDe), John (Michelle), Fred (Marion); a daughter, Peg (Kent) Edwards; and...

Shirley M. Metott, 72, of Williamstown, passed away on Thursday at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Shirley was born on August 26, 1946 in Florence, NY at home on the family farm to the late Walter and Edna Kinney. She attended local schools in Camden. After her schooling, she met Herbert Metott and they married on July 2, 1968. Herbert later passed on April 4, 1994. She spent much her life raising her children and grandchildren, she took care of everyone. Shirley was very active in...

Bessie Yoko Morimoto, 85, peacefully passed on March 14, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Known to most as “Yo”, she often said that she lived a good life.  Dan and Yo enjoyed 63 blessed years together. Born February 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Kanichi and Helen Kakoda.  She was a survivor of the WWII Japanese Internment Camp in Poston, Arizona and made a career in Food Service at Nationwide Insurance in Liverpool, New York.  She...

Richard F. Griesmyer, 90, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday. Richard was born in Cleveland, NY on February 28, 1929 to the late Aloysius and Edith (Ladue) Griesmyer. He served in the US Army from 1948 to 1952 in the Occupation of Germany and Korea. On June 6, 1953, Richard married Rosemary Bullard. He worked as a foreman in the gas department with National Grid for 30 years before retiring in 1988. After his retirement, he moved back to Cleveland from Oneida. Richard volunteered many...

Beverly G. Halsey, 97, of New Haven, passed away late Tuesday, March 12 surrounded by loved ones. Beverly was born on November 29, 1921, the youngest of five to the late Arrah and Allen Gibson. She and her late husband, Robert Keith Halsey, started Bob Halsey’s Garage in Mexico, NY not long after Robert returned home from World War II. They sold the business in 1978 to Roger Bristol and it is still in operation today as Halsey’s Machinery. Beverly is survived by her three...

Dian A. Lansing (Ford), 81, formerly of Bridgeport, NY passed away peacefully at Cunningham Nursing Home on Friday. Born in Fulton, she is the daughter of Fred and Augusta Ford. Dian graduated from Blodgett High School. Dian married the love of her life, Nelson, and shared life, laughter and love for 59 years. Dian and Nelson lived in Mattydale with their children until they moved to Bridgeport in 1976. Dian had worked at Flah’s, K-Mart and OTB...

Harold R. Dann, 61, of Palermo passed peacefully at home on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Hal was born on March 23, 1957 to James and Carol Dann.  Hal graduated from Mexico Academy High School, Class of 1975.  After high school he worked with his dad in the family business, Dann Rubbish Removal. Hal went to work as a union roofer in 1985 under the mentoring of his Uncle James Milligan. He retired from Roofers Local #195 in Syracuse and remained a proud member.  He was a devoted...

Laurine Ballard, 81, of Bridgeport passed away on Thursday, March 7th surrounded by family.  She graduated from St. Lucy's Academy in 1956 and later earned a degree in computer programming at NCR Dayton, Ohio.  She worked for Nationwide Insurance Co. at MONY Plaza.  Winky was past treasurer and chaplain of the Bridgeport Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  In her free time she enjoyed shopping and her lunches with her sister, Suzie.  Winky nurtured the hearts of...

Diane L. Brown 03/06/2019 Diane L. Brown, 68 of Lakeport, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 6th. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester A. Brown. Diane is survived by her children, John A. (Kristy) Brown and Christopher L. (Jordana) Brown; grandchildren, Alexis and Samantha Brown; close friends, Frank and Linda Brayton and Donna Gaglioti. Calling Hours will be Saturday, March 9th from...