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

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