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

7/22/26 Howard Edward Roberts 90, passed away at home in Dade City Florida with his wife Betsy by his side. Howard was a long-time resident of Skaneateles. Howard was a school bus driver for Skaneateles Central Schools for over 13 years. He also worked with Trabold and Russell Garage as well as a plumbing, heating & electrical contractor. In addition, Howard was the first Code Enforcement Officer in the Town of Skaneateles. Howard was also a Sales Representative for You

7/25/26 Alan (Al) F. Coates, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 25th surrounded by many family members. Al was born in Rome, NY on October 31, 1930 to the late Freda & Willis M. Coates. Al grew up on a small farm in Camden, NY and loved riding horses. He graduated from Camden Central high school in 1948 where he was involved in many school activities and sports. He went on to graduate from Syracuse University School of Forestry and later enlisted in the US

7/27/26 Hilda Loveless, 97 of Skaneateles passed away on Monday, July 27th at the Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville. She was born on August 21, 1928 in Latvia, Europe. Hilda was a long-time member of the Eastern Star, volunteered at Auburn Memorial Hospital for many years, member of Holy Trinity Church in Skaneateles and she enjoyed traveling. She was pre-deceased by her husband Gaylord in 2014 and her parents Leopold and Irene Cimermanis. Survived by her daughters Patr

7/23/26 Kathryn Anne Lovier, 79, of Skaneateles, New York passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026 after a brief and unexpected turn in her health. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her final hours and her family takes great comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. Born on June 4, 1947 in Rome, New York, Kathy was the proud daughter of Stanley H. and Anne Trela Drisgula. She was a member of Transfiguration Catholic Church and a 1965 graduate of Rome Free Academy

7/13/26 Carl William Gerst, Jr., of Skaneateles, New York, died on July 13, 2026, at the age of 88, six days short of his 89th birthday. He had lived three and a half years without Anna Marie, his wife of 63 years and the woman whose name he built into his life's work. He was, to everyone who knew him, a man who always showed up. He was there for his children, his community, his faith, and his family, and he did what mattered without needing anyone to notice. Carl was born

7/14/26 Maria G. Krause, 103, of Skaneateles passed away on Tuesday, July 14th at Northwoods Nursing Home in the village of Moravia. Maria was originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed volunteering her time at the St. James Thrift Shop for over 50 years in Skaneateles. She also worked for many years at the First National Gifts store in Skaneateles, NY. She loved playing golf, helping out with the library drive and spending time with her friends. She was predeceased by h