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

4/19/26 Joan R. Len, 86, of Skaneateles, NY, passed away on April 19, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1938 in Stamford, NY to Bertha (Brown) and Donald Rose. She grew up in Hobart, NY and graduated from South Kortright High School where she excelled in music winning competitions for playing clarinet. Joan attended Syracuse University and was a book keeper in Syracuse until marrying Joe in 1968 and moving to Skaneateles. There she created a home full of warmth, comfort, an

2/5/26 July 4, 1944 – February 5, 2026 Sidney “Sid” Ray Hoover passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with acute leukemia. Sid is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 63 years, Lorraine A. Hoover (Werbeck). He is also survived by his children, Stephanie A. Reilly (Hoover) and Michael P. Hoover (Lisa), and his four grandchildren: Alexis Reilly, Morgan (Brielle), Nathan Hoover, and Lauren Hoover. Sid retired from American Airlines afte

3/15/26 Joseph M. Thompson, 56 of Altmar, sadly passed away from a house fire on Sunday. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 2 to 4 pm at Potter's in Port Byron. To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com. Full obituary to follow.

3/5/26 James "Jim" Ryder, 79, of Skaneateles, passed away Thursday. Born in Auburn, he was a self employed contractor for over 50 years. Jim was an Air Force Veteran and enjoyed playing pitch, bowling, and listening to music. His family was most important to him, especially attending his grandchildren's music and sporting events. He was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Catherine Ryder; sister and brother in law, Dorothy (Frank) Fletcher and brother and sister in la

2/12/26 Sydney “Syd” Randall , a longtime resident of Skaneateles, New York, passed away surrounded by family on February 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on April 2, 1936, to Ralph and Harriett Brown, Syd was raised on a dairy farm in Clyde, New York. She graduated from Clyde High School with the Class of 1953 and went on to attend Syracuse University, where she studied microbiology, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in 1957. It was at Syracuse she met the love of her

2/20/26 Terry D. Chapman 2/6/51 - 2/20/26 On Friday, February 20, 2026, we lost a legend. Whether you were a colleague, a peer, a friend, or a family member, if you knew Terry D Chapman, you knew laughter. A lifelong resident of the area, he left his mark in many ways. After attending Skaneateles High School and graduating from Jordan Eldridge High School, he tried his hand at a number of jobs before finding his true calling in carpentry. Under the tutelage of some of the