The Toll of Time

Beloved 13 Time NY State Horseshoe Pitching Champion Art Tyson passed away on August 3, 2026. Arthur Oliver Tyson, lovingly known as “Mr.Clean,” was born… Read more: <h2>Art Tyson</h2>

Eugene “Bugsy” E. Smalt, 92, of Bath, New York, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1933, in Bath, New… Read more: <h2>Eugene “Bugsy” Smalt</h2>

Walter S. Wright Jr., a long time member of the New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association, passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday… Read more: Walter Wright

John J Burnett Sr, 67 of Blossvale passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. John had… Read more: John J Burnett Sr.

Bob Berninger Sr., a resident of Blossvale NY, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Bob was predeceased by his wife Anita. They had four… Read more: Robert (Bob) K Berninger Sr. 1939-2025

As many of you know, Tom was the fourth president of the Tri-County Horseshoe Club from 2006-2013. He responded to the Club’s need for leadership… Read more: Tom Scheffler (1949 – 2025)

Robert Best passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025.  Bob loved horseshoes and made many friends in the horseshoe community.  He was a long… Read more: Robert “Bob” Best (1948 – 2025)

Dale A. Lund, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home with his loving family on November 16, 2024. Born on… Read more: Dale Lund (1951-2024)

Patty Blackman, age 61, was called to glory peacefully, at home surrounded by family on October 9, 2024. She was married to Richard Blackman in… Read more: Patty Ann Blackman (1963-2024)

Locke – Long time member of Tri-County Horseshoe Club passed on October 7th, 2024

Frances E. “Fran” Carnahan, 90, of Shippenville, passed away Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023 at the Clarion Hospital. She was born on December 29, 1932… Read more: Frances E. “Fran” Aaron Carnahan

Link below is a great tribute to Glen.  RIPTribute%20to%20Glen%20Addicott.pdf

Binghamton-John Martin Jr, 87, of Binghamton, New York died April 7, 2022. John spent many years in Arlington, Virginia managing and owning numerous catering businesses.… Read more: John Martin Jr (1938-2022)

Dean R. Rogers Age 91, formerly of Delevan, NY, passed away on January 12, 2022. There will be no prior visitation. A private service will be held… Read more: Dean R. Rogers (1930-2022)

ANDES – Bill Day passed away on Jan. 26, 2022, fol[1]lowing a short illness with his loving family by his side. He was born May 9, 1953,… Read more: William (Bill) Day (1953-2022)

A Funeral Mass for Albert “Zeke” J. Montroy, age 85 of Ogdensburg, will be held at 2:00pm on Monday (March 1, 2021) at St. Mary’s… Read more: Albert “Zeke” Montroy (1936-2021)

September 8, 2020 of Snyder, New York

Barbara A. Gabel (1939-2020)Conklin – Barbara A. Gabel passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband James… Read more: Barbara A. Gabel

Ray passed away this afternoon Sunday, October 13th, as soon as obituary is available I will post details

Robert was born on November 19, 1926 and passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Robert was a resident of Walton, New York at the… Read more: Bob Moss Sr (1926-2019)

BATH-  David B. Mattison, 57, passed away on Thursday August 9, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Bath, NY on December 9, 1960 the son… Read more: David Mattison (1960-2018)

WHITESVILLE – James E. Gee, 82, of 905 Wildman Avenue passed away at home Thursday, May 31, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born… Read more: James Gee (1935-2018)

Dick passed away in Florida I believe on 3/12/2018.  I have been told that burial will be in the spring.  Obituary will follow as soon as it… Read more: Dick Winters

Jane M. Rogers, formerly of Delevan, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Elderwood at Cheektowaga at the age of 85.  She was born November 18, 1932 in Arcade,… Read more: Jane M. Rogers (1932-2018) wife of Hall of Famer Dean Rogers

Parishville:  Mr. Rodger F. James Sr., age 77 of Parishville, NY passed away on May 28, 2017 at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena after a… Read more: Rodger F. James Sr (1940-2017)

Syracuse:  Jeanette Hill, 87, passed peacefully at home, surrounded with love, on Sunday afternoon. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, Jennie attended North High and upon graduation… Read more: Jennie Hill (1929-2017)

Springville:  Loren “Parker” L. Rauch, of Springville, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital at the age of 87.  He was born June… Read more: Loren “Parker” Rauch (1929-2017)

Depew:  Bradley F. Of Cheektowaga, NY, October 29, 2016, beloved husband of the late Lorraine Pietrzak Johnson; dearest father of Donald of Chili, NY, Debra (Donald) Hey, Daniel… Read more: Bradley Johnson (Oct. 29, 2016)

Ashville:  Ralph I. Whitney, 72, of Rt. 394, Ashville, died unexpectedly Monday (May 9, 2016) at WCA Hospital.  He was born April 10, 1944 in Batavia, NY,… Read more: Ralph I Whitney (1944-2016)

Pike:  Stephen P. Mayer, age 65, of Maple Ave., passed away Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 at the Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born in Warsaw, June 24th, 1950,… Read more: Stephen P. Mayer (1950-2016)

Tyrone:  Donald A. Smith, age 85 of the town of Tyrone, NY; passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 in the comfort of his home surrounded by… Read more: Donald Smith (1930-2016)

Liverpool:   Theodore “Sam” Barbuto, 83, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Satriano, Italy and came to the United States at 15 years of age. Sam… Read more: Theodore “Sam” Barbuto (1932-2016)

Ellettsville:  Jonathan “Jon” B. Winne, 42 of Ellettsville died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in his home with his family at his side. He was born October 31,… Read more: Jonathan B. Winne (1973-2016)

Williamsville:  WALKER – Ronald J. December 1, 2015, at the age of 78, beloved husband of 47 years to Rose Mary; loving father of Melissa (Jason) Campana and… Read more: Ronald Walker (1937-2015)

Syracuse:  David Roberts Harnden, 73, of Syracuse, NY, passed away December 10, 2015, at home. He is survived by his brother, Stuart of Dallas, TX; as well as nieces and nephews.… Read more: David R Harnden (1942-2015)

Binghamton:  Omar A. Truesdell, 88 of Nineveh died Wed. Nov. 4, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was predeceased by his wife, Lucy E. Bender Truesdell. He is survived by his son, Charles… Read more: Omar Truesdell (1926-2015)

PHOENIX:   Robert Glenn Brown Sr., 87, of Phoenix, NY, former life resident of Center Road Pennellville, passed away at Francis House, Syracuse, NY, on Saturday October 3, 2015.  He was born… Read more: Glenn Brown (1928-2015)                                       

NEW BERLIN:  Ernest L. Stagaman, 67, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at his home. Ernest was born August 23, 1948. He worked at the Norwich Pennysaver for many,… Read more: Ernest Stagaman

STANLEY – Gerard Robert Schmidt, 60, died suddenly on September 7, 2015.Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (Sept. 11th) at the Kenneth J.… Read more: Gerard Schmidt (1955-2015)

Waterloo: Milton Alan Jones, 73, of Waterloo, passed away Saturday (July 11, 2015) at Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, with his loving family by his side.Friends may call 2:00 to 4:00… Read more: Milt Jones (1941-2015)

Hornell:  Charles Richard “Dick” Crandall, 91, formerly of 385 Fairview Ave., Hornell, died Friday evening (May 29, 2015) at McAuley Manor where he had resided for the past 4… Read more: Charles Richard “Dick” Crandell (1924-2015)

Jamestown: Kenyon W. “Hoppy” Hopkins, 62, of Falconer passed away Tuesday (March 24, 2015) unexpectedly in the Emergency Room of WCA Hospital. A lifelong area resident he… Read more: Kenyon “Hoppy” Hopkins (1952-2015)

Vestal:  Lovell, George S.George S. Lovell, 99, of Vestal passed away peacefully on December 8, 2014 at James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home, Johnson City. George was predeceased by… Read more: George Lovell (1915-2014)

Hamburg:  BUKOWSKI – Leo S. Of Elma, NY, October 31, 2014, beloved husband of the late Edelle Pawlak Bukowski; dearest father of Kenneth (Elaine), Karen (Skip) Mann, Kevin Bukowski and Angela… Read more: Leo Bukowski (October 31, 2014)

Syracuse:  John Lewis Ruston, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Brooksville, Florida on October 3, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was… Read more: John L Ruston (1937-2014)

Bernhard Bay:  Richard C. Whitney Jr., 58, of Bernhards Bay, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Burn Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston due to complications from a work related accident.… Read more: Richard C. Whitney (1955-2013)

Newburgh:  John W. (Jack) Carney, Sr. Son of the late Arthur Carney and Pauline Dimes Carney, a retired member of Local 17 Laborers Union. Previously employed at… Read more: John “Jack” Carney (1937-2014) 

Batavia:  Anthony J. Natale, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 6, 2014 at age 91. Survived by his loving wife, Carmella (Stevens); children, Linda (Dan) Holahan, Marian (Steve) Natale-Melenric,… Read more: Anthony “Ginger” Natale (1922-2014)

Hancock:  Victor E. Davis, 81, of Hale Eddy, NY passed away June 3, 2014 at the Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine (McElroy) Davis; his children and… Read more: Victor E. Davis (1933-2014)

Groton:  Charles E. Fenner, age 82, of Valley View Drive, Groton, NY passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 2, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca after a brief illness. Born February 13, 1932 in Dryden, NY he was the son… Read more: Charles E. Fenner (1932-2014)

Robert W. (Bob) Clark, 70, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at St. Ann’s Community-Leo Center for Caring in Rochester. He was born on Sept. 17,1943 in Batavia, the son of… Read more: Robert W. (Bob) Clark (1943-2014)

Middleburgh:  Stanley Vanden Towne, 84, of Middleburgh, NY, beloved husband of Marlene (King) for 57 years, passed away at home on Thursday January, 30, 2014 surrounded by his family. Stan… Read more: Stanley Towne (1929-2014)

Lockport:  Frank Allen Disinger, age 91, passed away on December 26, 2013, just four months after the death of his wife, Marjorie (nee Zimmerman). Born in Lockport on August… Read more: Frank Allen Disinger (1922-2013)

Binghamton: Anne F. Yeomans, 82, of Binghamton, went to be with the Lord Friday morning, November 8, 2013, at Binghamton General Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and… Read more: Anne Yeomans (1931-2013)

Phoenix:  Margaret J. Wilkinson, 85, of Phoenix,  passed away on Friday. Born in Fulton, to her late parents, Margaret E. (Ludington) and Carl E. Morehouse on August 18, 1927. She was… Read more: Margaret J. Wilkinson (1927-2013)

Newburgh:  Gordon E. Decker of the Town of Newburgh, worked for DuPont and retired from Newburgh City School District, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013, at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He… Read more: Gordon E. Decker  (1930-2013)

Waterloo:  No obituary as of today.  Jim was a member of the Waterloo Ringers Horseshoe Club. 

Syracuse:  Lloyd M. Barbur, 73, of Richland, returned to his Lord on Thursday. He retired from Robert Rothman, PC, in 2002. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.… Read more: Lloyd M Barbur (1940-2013)

Bathe:  Thornton, John “Jack” M. Bath, NY: Age 77, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at home. He is survived by his wife Priscilla (Cornelius) Thornton of… Read more: Thornton, John “Jack” M. (1935-2013)

Greece:  November 25, 2012 at age 94. Stephen is survived by his son, Lawrence; daughter, Angela; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.… Read more: Stephen V. Fenicchia (1918-2012)

East Syracuse:   Raymond J. LaRose, 96, of East Syracuse, passed away on Saturday at Iroquois Nursing Home. He was born in Syracuse on June 9, 1916, and served with… Read more: Raymond J. (Ray) LaRose (1919-2012)

Floyd:  Joseph (Joe) Skutnik, 90, of the Town of Floyd, New York passed away, Wednesday, October 31, 2012, in the Rome Center.   He was born March 1, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of John… Read more: Joseph (Joe) Skutnik (1922-2012)

Binghamton:  Margaret (Sowka) Kozik passed away in Wilson Hospital on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Born on May 24, 1924, she lived a full life during her 88 years among us. Margaret… Read more: Margaret Kozik (1924-2012)

Parishville:  Mrs. Joan A. James, age 67, of Parishville, passed away on October 10, 2012 at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena, where she had been… Read more: Joan A James (1945-2012)

Wappingers Falls: Pop Pop died peacefully Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Wingate at Dutchess at the age of 99.  He was born December 22, 1912 in Marlboro, NY to Charles William and… Read more: Chester Charles (Pop Pop) Albertson (1912-2012)

Fairmount: July 3, 2012  Paul Joseph Canavan Sr., 86, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his children, following a battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of… Read more: Paul J. Canavan Sr.(1926-2012)

Churchville: June 14, 2012. Survived by her husband, of 49 years, Michael J. DiMartino; children, Mike (Kathy Morales) DiMartino, John (Erin) DiMartino, Lynette (Matt) Latone, Joe… Read more: Judy A. DiMartino (1944-2012)

HUDSON FALLS-Robert James Labrum, 70, of North Street, surrendered his soul, peacefully to the heavenly Father, Saturday, March 17, 2012, at his home, with his loving… Read more: Robert James Labrum

WATERLOO- Edward A. Ryder, 70, formerly of Waterloo, N.Y., died unexpectedly on Sunday, (March 4th) in Pearl City, Hawaii.Friends and family are invited to call Friday, (March 16, 2012)… Read more: Edward “Ed” Ryder

Webster: Sunday, December 25, 2011, age 90. He leaves his niece, Judy Haley and nephew, Edwin Clow; many cousins and dear friends. Friends may call 2-5… Read more: Clair Rigby

Livingston Manor-John D. Mills, 35, passed away May 22, 2011.  John was born February 19, 1976, he left behind wife Kim and two sons.  John had played horseshoes at… Read more: John D. Mills