Robert D. Gray Funeral Home
51 Years of Service to the Community

1/16/26 Marguerite May Squires (Ulincy) of Skaneateles, New York, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 87 years old, surrounded by family. Maggie as she was known, was born on July 28, 1938, to Joseph and Margaret Ulincy of Solvay. Maggie is predeceased by her husband Fred, they were married August 3, of 1956 and had 4 children, Bonnie (George) Fay of Baldwinsville, Brenda (Wayne) Smith of Conquest, Karen (Doug) Mead of Elbridge, and Fred Jr (Laurie) of Skaneatele

1/15/26 Nancy (Orlick) (Evans) Castellano, 79, of Owasco passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, unexpectedly at home. She was born in Syracuse on October 9, 1946, and was raised on the north side of Syracuse and graduated from North High School in 1964. Following high school graduation, she attended The Community General Hospital of Greater Syracuse School of Nursing and began her career as a registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, specializing in pediatrics.

1/18/26 Wilfred Crary, age 96, a longtime resident of Mottville, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2026, one day shy of his 97th birthday, leaving behind a long life defined by service, family, and steadfast values. Wilfred was born on January 19, 1929 to Fay and Marie Crary of Sennett. Wilfred was a member of the Moose Club, the Eagles Club, and the American Legion in Skaneateles Falls. He worked many years for Don Clark Heatin

1/12/26 Duane R. Dann, age 90, died peacefully at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, New York. Duane was raised on a farm in Broome County, New York, by his parents, Wellington and Virginia Dann, along with three brothers and two sisters. As a young man he enjoyed participating in 4H activities and showed cattle at many county fairs. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Duane then served in the US Army rising to the rank of First

In Loving Memory of William J. Stinson III
 2/2/45 – 1/8/26 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) J. Stinson III, who departed this life on January 8, 2026 at the age of 80. He was born on February 2, 1945 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where his father, William Jr., was working as an engineer for the Manhattan Project during WWII. His birth in the middle of our emerging nuclear program may have been prophetic. He had an energy level not many posse

1/6/26 Mark E. Cornue, 68, of Jordan, NY passed away at Upstate University Hospital on Tuesday, January 6th . Born on August 29, 1957 in Syracuse, Mark was the child of Stanley & Trudy Cornue. He loved his family, a good book or a crossword puzzle, watching SU sports, and was extremely proud to have served his country. Mark was predeceased by his Parents: Stanley & Trudy Cornue, Brother: Gary Cornue. He is survived by his wife: Irene Cornue, his sons: Jeremy (Lori) Cornue

12/28/25 Susan Alice Young, age 79 of Jordan, New York, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the Commons in Auburn, New York. Susan Alice (Murphy) Young, daughter of William and Elizabeth Murphy, was born on November 29, 1946 in Syracuse, New York. Susan grew up in Jordan, New York and graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School. After receiving her Master's Degree from Syracuse University, she taught for two years in Solvay. Susan then came back and taught at Jordan El

12/3/25 Joyce A. Thomas, 92, of Skaneateles, New York, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Joyce will forever be remembered for her radiant positivity, warm smile, wit, and remarkable ability to turn even the simplest moments into cherished stories. Born on March 15, 1933, in Albany, New York, to the late Calvin and Janet Ayers. Joyce was a sister of four brothers who affectionately nicknamed her ‘sissy.’ Joyce grew up in East Greenbush, where she graduated from Co

11/17/25 Patricia Jean (Murphy) Stopyro, 75 of Syracuse, formally of Marcellus, Penn Yan, and Elbridge, NY passed away at St. Camillus on Monday, November 17th . She was predeceased by her husband Paul Stopyro as well as her parents Francis R. Murphy Sr. and Evelyn Murphy and her sibling Edward “Mike” Murphy. She was a beautician for many years and a stay-at-home mom for her daughter Heather, her biggest joy in life was being a mom. She is survived by her daughter Heather

11/5/25 Steven William Short, December 23, 1959 - November 5, 2025, of Claude, Texas. A Skaneateles graduate of the class of 1978 with 50 years in Central New York. He enjoyed working for Sennett Sales, Montross Farms, Reed Farms, Spano Exc., P + C Foods, Scotch Mountain Farms & Willow Bend Dairy. Most recently retired from Texas Dot. When not working he enjoyed Moto Cross, team roping, horse pulls, tractor pulls, parades and bowling. Steven was predeceased by his parents

10/31/25 Marylou Sutherland, 91, left us high and dry on Friday, October 31, with her family by her side. No doubt, she arrived in heaven at full speed, smiling and exclaiming, “Woo hooo! What a ride!!!” Born Mary Lucille Caruso in Hartford, CT in 1934, she moved with her family to NJ as a young girl. There, she graduated from Rockaway High School, and All Souls College of Nursing in 1955. She married Robert W. Sutherland in 1958, and went on to have 3 children who miracul

11/3/25 Anna C. DiSalvo, 93 Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Anna C. DiSalvo passed away peacefully in her home on November 3, 2025. Anna was born in Providence, R.I. in 1932 to the late Philip and Filomena Abbatomarco. She often reminisced about her childhood home on Andem St., telling stories about family, neighbors and friends. Anna graduated from Classical High School in 1950 and Rhode Island College in 1954, where she earned a degree in education. From the time s

10/30/25 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis B. Dundon, 80, in his home in Skaneateles, NY Thursday, October 30, 2025.   He was born December 7, 1944 in Troy, NY, the son of Thomas Dundon and Dorothy Dundon.   Dennis graduated from Troy High School in 1962. He received his undergraduate, B.S. from Clarkson University in 1966, where he was in the Pi Delta Epsilon fraternity and Phalanx honorary society. He earned his masters in business administrati

10/17/25 Lisa A. Reisman passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 17th, 2025. Born at Auburn Memorial Hospital on March 30th, 1966 to the late Gerald K. Sr and Madeline Lieber. Lisa was an avid animal lover who enjoyed music and puzzles; and had quite the infatuation with yellow tulips. She was a graduate of Skaneateles High School class of 1984 and a valued employee of United Refining Company for 20 years. Lisa was a loving mother to her children; Larissa (Keith) Mazurcza

10/11/25 Millie Yorks Hayton, February 21,1936-October 11, 2025. With her smile that could light up a room, Millie left this world peacefully with her “kids” by her side. She was 89. Born in Lima (Honeoye Falls), NY. She was the baby of 5 children born to Albert and Anna Nau Yorks. She spent her early days on the family farm in Honeoye Falls, getting into trouble with her beloved brothers and sisters. She graduated from Honeoye Falls/Lima High School and entered the workfor

10/2/25 After 83 years of living a long, beautiful life, Dave left this world on Thursday, October 2, 2025 to begin his next journey. ...

10/1/25 David B. Duggan, a devoted physician whose caring, individualized attention to patients helped ease difficult diagnoses, died on...

September 1, 2025 Barbara M. Pick was born Barbara Ellen Lee Meola on January 18, 1935 to Ell and Tom Meola in Rocky Point, Long Island...

9/10/25 On Wednesday, September 10 th , Larry Mulcahy, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 92 in Sun City...

8/25/25 Ruth Louise Howard, age 98, of Sanford, FL, died peacefully at 7:30 am on August 25th. Ruth was born on April 6, 1927, in...