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5/25/26 Harley Collard, 54, of Auburn passed away peacefully after an evening watching The Simpsons, one of his favorite shows, with his wife on Sunday, May 24th. Harley was born in Dunoon Scotland to John and Margaret (Gormley) Collard. He was a graduate of Skaneateles High School, class of 1991, and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He worked at Nucor for more than two decades, most recently in purchasing. Harley could always lighten any heavy moment with a joke or a jig.

October 23, 1946 – May 22, 2026 Jimmie R. Cross, lovingly known as “Jim” and “Poppy,” passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, after living his best life while courageously facing the many challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79 years old. Born on October 23, 1946, Jim spent his entire life in Skaneateles, New York, on the lake he deeply loved. Skaneateles Lake was woven into the fabric of who he was, a place where he built lifelong friendships, shared countless advent

5/20/26 Marion “Peg” Brown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was 95. Peg graduated from Skaneateles High School and went on to finish her education at RIT. She worked several years in Skaneateles as a book keeper at Hahn’s Pharmacy, and the Skaneateles Village and Town offices. She enjoyed serving the Skaneateles community. Peg joined the Skaneateles Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary in 1955 where she served as President, VP, Treasurer and Secretary. She always

5/16/26 Patrick P. Reagan, 63 of Skaneateles Falls, passed away peacefully on May 16th surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born in Syracuse, NY, January 20th, 1963, to his parents John and Gloria Reagan of Marcellus. Patrick started working for local farmers as a young man and then began working for Spaddato Construction in Marcellus, which progressed into his roofing career. Patrick was a foreman for Diamond Roofing for many years until his retirement. He was a me

5/15/26 Carol Moore Shannon passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, after being lovingly cared for throughout the past year by her son, John, and daughters, Allison, Carolyn, and Molly. She leaves behind a lifetime of family and friends who she loved deeply. Carol was born in Syracuse, NY in 1947 to John and Mabel Moore. As the youngest of four children, she spent her childhood in the University neighborhood of Syracuse before graduating as a proud Nottingham "Bulldog" and

2/5/26 Mary Barry Moody, originally of Skaneateles, NY, passed away on February 5, 2026. Her name reflects the many chapters of her life. She was daughter, wife, mother and incubator of a rebellious spirit that she passed on to her family. She was born in 1929, the fourth of six children in an Irish Catholic family in the Bronx. She stood out from the beginning, not only because of her great beauty, but also because of her spark and her desire for an adventurous life. She m

4/18/26 Mary Jane Andrews Teachout, age 88 of Clayton, North Carolina, formerly of Skaneateles, New York, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Kingswood Reserve Senior Living Center. She was born in Syracuse, New York on March 12, 1938 to the late Leroy Andrews and the late Catherine Palmer Andrews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Nelson Teachout. Mrs. Teachout enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, gardeni

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

2/21/2026 Herb Alexander, 82, of Skaneateles, NY, passed away unexpectedly & peacefully with his wife of 44 years by his side on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Herb was born in Charleston, SC on December 27, 1943 to the late Herbert Sr. and Juanita Boykin Alexander. He was a graduate of Carlisle Military Academy and The Citadel. Prior to his retirement in 2002 Herb worked as an analyst on various types of computerized services in the Grocery Food Industry, including S. M. Fli

2/16/26 Anne Elizabeth Keebler Buehler, 91, of Skaneateles passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at Auburn Community Hospital. She was the oldest child of the late James and Elizabeth Duggan Keebler. She was a graduate of Skaneateles High School in 1952 and the College of St. Rose. She taught school in Florida and at Southern Cayuga Schools. Anne was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, where she was a member of the funeral choir, a lector, Eucharistic Minist

2/14/26 Robert “Bob” G. Dudden, 88 of Marcellus passed away Saturday, February 14th after a short illness. Bob attended Skaneateles school and enlisted in the Army (Special Forces) in 1954. After being discharged from the Army, Bob learned how to fly at Skan Air Park on Fisher Rd. in Skaneateles, NY where he met his wife, Sandra Brown. They married in 1961 and built their own home in Marcellus, NY. They spent many, many years finding time for vacations with their family acr

2/7/26 Joan Lorraine Wellington (née Richardson), 91, passed away peacefully on February 7 at the Finger Lakes Center for Living (FLCL), surrounded by her family and the caring and compassionate staff. Joan was born at home on March 29, 1934, in Fort Plain, New York to the late Leroy Wendell Richardson and Carmeta Dingman Richardson, during a blizzard—a fitting beginning for a woman known throughout her life for her quiet strength and resilience. Upon her marriage to Lewis

2/5/26 Marlene’s cornerstone in her life was her faith. After the loss of her mother at 3 years old, she was adopted by Dorothy and Ernest Marshall. She graduated from Weedsport High School as salutatorian. She married Paul Cuykendall and had four children, Betty, Karl, Gordon, and Diana. When her children were young, she and Paul took several camping trips to Canada. Traveling became a passion and they were able to take Paul’s dream trip to Alaska. Then after his death, sh

1/28/26 Dick was born July 25, 1927 in Camden, NY to Clifford and Gladys (Miller) Grinnell and raised with his five siblings. Dick left school early and proudly served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Lake Champlain, then returning home at the end of the war meet and marry his sweetheart Wilma (Hamner). They settled in Mottville, NY for over 30 years where they raised three children. While there, Dick was very active in the Mottville Fire Department, including servi

1/26/26 Dolores Jo-Ann Chappell (known to all as “Jo-Ann”), 90, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, January 26, 2026. A longtime resident of Skaneateles, NY, Jo-Ann devoted many years to Empire Hardware in Auburn, where she and her husband, Ron, worked well into their eighties. Together, they managed the business with dedication and cared deeply for the customers they served. Born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, in 1935, Jo-Ann