Harold A. Zellar
October 29, 2009 October 2009 No Messages of SympathyOctober 29, 2009
Harold A. Zellar, 97, of Fulton, died October 29, 2009 at Oswego Hospital. Born in Fulton, he was a life resident. Harold had worked at the Rome Army Air Field as a civilian airplane mechanic. He retired from Sealright in Fulton after many years. Harold was a member of the Ancient Order of Oddfellows in Fulton. He enjoyed bowling. Harold was predeceased by his wife, Thola Zellar, who died in 1985 and by his daughter, Brenda Whelan, who died in 2004. Surviving are his son, Horace (Carol Wilcox) Zellar of Fulton; three grandsons; one granddaughter; many great-grandchildren. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton with burial at Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton.
Sophie Kuc Karkut, 89, of Florida, formerly of Fulton, passed away Tuesday. Born in Fulton to the late John and Katherine Drozda Kuc, she had lived in the Ukraine until age 16 and then moved back to Fulton. Mrs. Karkut had lived in Florida since 1992. She retired from Nestle Co., Fulton in 1979 after more than 30 years. Mrs. Karkut was a communicant of Holy Family Church, Fulton. She enjoyed golfing. She was predeceased by her husband, M. Joseph Karkut, who died in 1991. Surviving are her son, Joseph and his wife, Sandra of Fulton; a grandson, Thomas Karkut; a sister, Anna Zanewcyh; a brother, Jerry Kuc; three nieces. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, corners of South Third and Buffalo Sts., Fulton. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulton Polish Home Scholarship Fund, 153 West First St., Fulton, 13069.
William (Bill) Nipper, Sr., 77, of Merritt Road, Fulton passed away suddenly on October 24, 2009. He was a life resident of the Fulton-Granby area. Bill retired in 1979 after 31 years of employment with Acme Markets and was a member of the Meat Cutters Local #1 in Utica. Bill was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors, He spent many hours gardening and farming. Bill was a loving family man who enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s ball games and many wresting matches. He was inducted into the Hannibal Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1997 and given the Hannibal Wresting Fan of the Year award in 1983 and 2009. He was also a member of the Central New York Two Cylinder and Mid Lakes Power of the Past Clubs. He attended many tractor pulls.
Earl A. Sixberry, Sr., 79, of Palermo, passed away October 21, 2009. Born May 8, 1930 in Pierrepont Manor he had lived in Palermo most of his life. Earl was a stockcar driver on local dirt tracks. He owned and operated Sixberry’s Garage for 18 years in the town of Palermo. Earl’s hobbies were bowling and NASCAR racing. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Beverly Albee Sixberry; daughters, Earlene (Rick) Boutell, Darlene (Ron) Rice and Valerie Clark; sons, Earl (Carol) Sixberry, Jr., Randy (Julie) Sixberry and Ronnie Sixberry; sisters, Ruth Shannon, Alice Race and Mildred Clark; brother, Vernon (Dolly) Sixberry; half sisters, Clara Pillians and Robin Hansen; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY, The Kirkpatrick Center, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, 13204 or to St. Luke Health Services, 299 East River Road, Oswego, 13126.
Irene E. Levi, 87, of Fulton, passed away, October 17 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. She retired from Goldberg’s Furniture in Fulton after 35 years and was an active member in Elizabeth Chapter #105 Order of the Eastern Star. Irene loved to travel, cook and enjoyed the company of friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband, James Levi and a daughter, Jean L. Grandy of Jacksonville, FL. Irene is survived by her son, James (Kathleen) LeVea of Liverpool; her son-in-law David Grandy of Jacksonville, FL; four granddaughters, Pamela (John ) Howard and Melissa Grandy both of Jacksonville, FL, Robin (Philip) Squadrito and Nicole LeVea, both of Liverpool; four great-grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Irene’s memory may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Arrangements are in the care of Foster Funeral Home.
John F. Pomeroy, 75, of Hannibal passed away Friday at home surrounded by his family. Born in Fulton, he was a long time resident of the Fulton – Oswego areas. He retired as a painter from Painter’s Local #38, District Council #4, Oswego and previously was an Iron Union worker. John was an Army veteran serving during Korea from 1951 to 1954. He was a member of Oswego V.F.W. Post 2320 and Lake City Lodge #127, F. & A.M., Oswego. He enjoyed races at the Fulton and Oswego Speedways and at one time was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. John was predeceased by his wife, Nora J. Pomeroy, who died in 1995. Surviving: two daughters, Missy (William ) LeVea and Cheryl Grimes; sister, Donna Molnar; step-mother, Hilda Pomeroy; step-daughters, Sally Maxfield, Dawn Gibbs and Starr Chetney; step-sons, Charles DiBartolo, Curtis Himes, Gary Himes, Randy Woods and Sam Chetney; four grandchildren, John C.L. LeVea, Madison LeVea, Stephanie Morrison and Holly Manwaring; several step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a niece, Kimberly (Dan) Dubovik; several cousins. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Contributions in John’s memory may be made to Friends of Oswego County Hospice, P.O. Box 102, Oswego, 13126.