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07/30/2025

In Loving Memory
Joanne M. Voorhees
August 3, 1960 - July 29, 2025

PENNELLVILLE, NY - Joanne M. Voorhees, a loving mom and grandma. An avid runner and animal lover, Joanne embraced life with enthusiasm and warmth. For over 30 years, she served as a Licensed Practical Nurse, dedicating her life to caring for others with compassion and kindness.

Joanne is predeceased by her parents Edward G. Burke and Shirley T. Wild. Her best friend and Ex-husband Robert Voorhees.

She is survived by her spouse, Theodore Yablonski, who shared many beautiful years with her; her daughters, Tanya Priest and Lauren Voorhees, who were the pride and joy of her life; and her beloved grandchildren, Brandon Voorhees, David Priest, Carson Priest, and Lilliana Voorhees, who will forever cherish her memory.

Joanne's kindness touched many lives, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

As requested by Joanne, a celebration of life will take place at Selkirk State Park on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 1 - 3 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Harter Funeral Home, Inc. Mexico, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Joanne's memory to Rosemary Farm Sanctuary at https://www.rosemaryfarm.org/

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joanne-M-Voorhees?obId=43796469

07/30/2025

In Loving Memory
Harold “Harry” Giovo
April 11, 1949 - July 25, 2025

MEXICO, NY - Harold "Harry" Giovo, 76, of Mexico, NY, passed away on July 25, 2025.

Harry always had a smile on his face and a funny joke to tell. He loved his country, always gave the greatest advice, and loved his family deeply.

He served his country in the Air Force from 1968 to 1972 as an E4 Senior Airman, Sergeant. Harry was a missile mechanic on a B-52 “Stratofortress”, and was based in Minot, North Dakota.

Harold is survived by his loving friends and family, Yankees Baseball, Black Sabbath, and Nascar.

Harry will be Privately laid to rest in Mexico Village Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Harter Funeral Home, Inc. Mexico, NY.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Harold-Giovo?obId=43771229

07/30/2025

In Loving Memory
Ronald Hiram West Sr.
March 18, 1952 – July 23, 2025

MEXICO, NY - Ronald passed away July 23, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. He lived in Mexico, NY with his loving wife of 43 years Marti West. Born March 18, 1952 to the late Kennith and Betty West in Oswego NY.

In his early years, he worked with his wife’s family the Races. In 1999 he moved to Concord NC, to start his own construction company for 25 years. Returned to New York in 2018 to retire.

Ronald liked fishing, hunting, camping, yard work, watching western movies, and listening to Willie Nelson. In 2018, before his move to New York, Ronald and his daughter Gennie were able to attend Willie Nelson live in concert. Ronald also liked to teach his knowledge of construction to his sons Ronald jr., and John. Ronald also enjoyed watching prepaid WWE with his daughter Fawn as he said it was his superbowl. But the knowledge did not stop there, as he continue to teach his granddaughter’s Martie and Maryjo how to fix their cars.

Predeceased by his parents Kennith Sr and Betty West, his brothers Kennith Jr, Dale, Donald, Arnold West, and granddaughter Martina Kaye- Marie Sawtelle.

Survived by is wife of 43 years Marti West, sisters Shelia Walts, Desiree (Joe) Reitz, and Connie Allgaier. Daughters Fawn West ( Paul), Gennie West (Christopher), sons John ( Kristin) West, and Ronald West jr. Grand children Audrey Oliva, James West, Martie West, Maryjo West, Eve Jones, Kayla West, Connor West and Mason West. Seven great grand children and three more on the way. Many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews,and cousins.

The family will keep his love and memory alive.

There will be No Services at his request. Arrangements in care of Harter Funeral Home, Inc. Mexico, NY.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ronald-H-West-Sr?obId=43771218

07/23/2025

In Loving Memory
Cindy Lou Halsey
March 5, 1955 - July 17, 2025

PULASKI, NY - On July 17, 2025 Cindy Lou Halsey, 70, of Pulaski, passed on in peace alongside her family at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was adopted in grace and love by her parents William and Carla Clark and grew up in Hastings NY alongside her siblings, Sheri Clark and Ronald Clark. She now rests in peace with both her parents and siblings in heaven.

She enjoyed a simple country life playing baseball and swimming in the creek with all of her cousins. She attended Central Square Highschool and attended Liberty Baptist College. She worked at CNS schools as a food service worker, putting a smile on hundreds of students as well as keeping the mood light and enjoyable in the kitchen. She also enjoyed volunteer work including North Syracuse Baptist Church.

Cindy married her true love, David Halsey, in 1976 and they spent 49 glorious years together, creating a family of their own. They went on to have three boys; David II, James, and William, who each day brought new stories, surprises, and adventures. Cindy and David enjoyed the many parties they catered as well as making memories at Oktoberfest gatherings with their friends and family.

Cindy loved crafts, snowmobiling, dancing, bowling, skiing, coffee hour, and spending time with her family. Cindy had many friends as she was kind, loyal, humorous, brave, and fun. She enjoyed having dinners and outings with her sons as they shared many hobbies. She instilled a thrive for adventure, a reminder to always use humor, and never ending strength in her children. Cindy had 6 grandchildren; Cody, Alysa, Dillon, Amanda, Travis, and Maggie. She also had a great grandchild, Henry, who created a sparkle in her eyes as she had a new role as “Nana”. Cindy and David had a special role in the lives of their grandchildren as they lived right next door to their mother Tammy, and were very involved in their lives creating memories, laughter, and so much fun. From ski lessons, being towed in the wagon by the lawnmower, and late night hot tub talks, Cindy and David were the definition of grandparents.

Throughout all of life’s obstacles, David and Cindy made the most of their life together and always kept moving forward. Even in sickness and hard times, they continued to create new adventures by enjoying a family cruise, riding in the ATV with her boys, and playing with her only great grandchild Henry. She was always down to go out to eat, get ice cream, or a shopping trip with her granddaughters. Though her final years were marked by health challenges, her spirit remained unshaken. She found
beauty in the everyday and never stopped embracing life. Illness may have touched her body, but never her soul. She met each day with grace, laughter, and a fierce love for life. She continued visiting Malone, visiting their grandson in South Carolina, attending Monster Jam and the epic turtle races alongside her boys. As a mother and grandmother, she was notorious for giving kitty washes, and trips to the ice cream stand.

The love Cindy and David have will forever be remembered and passed down through generations. “He lets me rest in green meadows: leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength”; Psalm 23.

We believe Cindy is no longer bound by illness, but now walks in light and freedom, watching over us with love and peace.

Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 2 - 4 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025 from Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Ave. Mexico, NY.

In lieu of sending flowers please make a donation to the Pulaski Boylston Snowmobile Club to honor her memory of fun and adventure. http://www.pbsnowmobile.club/

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Cindy-Lou-Halsey?obId=43676793

07/09/2025

Celebrating the Life of Kathleen Detor

07/08/2025

In Loving Memory
Brian M. Kearney
July 9, 1963 – July 6, 2025

PARISH, NY - Brian M. Kearney, 61, of Parish, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1963, in Syracuse, New York.

Brian graduated from West Genesee High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He dedicated his professional life to engineering and retired from Daldrop SBB.

He is predeceased by his father, David Kearney, and his brother, Richard Kearney.

Brian is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jamie Kearney; his daughter, Lyndsey (Elijah) Banville; his mother, Pamela Filippi; his sisters, Jennifer (Jason) Malcomb and Melanie Kearney; his brother, Michael Filippi; his grandchildren, Addison and Aiden Banville; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Avenue, Mexico, NY. A date for a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian’s memory may be made to Hospice of CNY.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Brian-M-Kearney?obId=43288102

07/08/2025

In Loving Memory
Sean M. Kelly
April 7, 1987 - July 5, 2025

PARISH, NY - It is with great sadness that the family of Sean Michael Kelly, 38 of Parish, NY announces his passing on July 5, 2025. Sean was born in Syracuse, NY to Deborah & Edward Kelly.

Sean graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School and Mohawk Valley Community College. He was a talented fabricator, welder, racer and mechanic. Sean loved all things racing.

Sean is survived by his wife, Mariah and his precious two-year-old son, John Michael Kelly; his mother Deborah (Macko) Burr; his step-father Roger Burr; his maternal grandmother, Frances Macko (predeceased grandfather John Macko II); his sister, Brianna Cohen; two step brothers, Travis Burr and Joshua Burr; his paternal grandparents Thomas and Marilyn Goodwin along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Sean had a family who loved him very much.

A Memorial Service for Sean will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday July 11, 2025, from Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Avenue, Mexico NY.

In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with Sean’s deep love and devotion to his son, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to John Michael Kelly’s 529 college savings plan. Your support will help carry forward Sean’s hopes for John’s future and serve as a meaningful tribute to his memory.

1. Visit Ugift529.com

2. Enter John’s Ugift code: R5S-C0N

3. Enter your name and the amount of your gift

4. Complete your gift via electronic funds transfer or by mailing a check

Sean’s family deeply appreciates your kindness and generosity, along with their privacy during this extremely difficult time.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Sean-M-Kelly?obId=43312999

07/08/2025

In Loving Memory
Jeremiah A. Hull
December 24, 1984 - July 1, 2025

Jeremiah Alan Hull, 40, of Oswego, New York; surrounded by family, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025 after complications of a brief illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Many people recognized and knew Jeremiah through his expert craftsmanship as a flooring contractor for over twenty years. He was dedicated to hard work and quality service. He stood up for the underdog and was a very generous when he was able. Jer did it quietly and without recognition. He grew to have wisdom and know-how through life experiences. He was encouraging, giving and had a wonderful sense of humor. He lived by the notion that you can’t take everything too seriously.

Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing and being outdoors when he was younger. Reuniting with his teenage sweet heart, his favorite things in life were sitting around a campfire having great conversations, watching Yankee games, long drives listening to awesome music and watching his daughters experience milestones in their lives.

He loved his family and many friends. Jeremiah will be deeply missed.

Jeremiah is survived by his life partner Autumn E Brown, daughters Makenzy, Makailah and Bella Hull, grandson Azreal, parents Christopher & Ruby (Freeman) Hull, siblings James, Josh, Jennifer (Lathrop), Jessica and Jacob Hull, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws from both Jer’s and Autumn’s family. Jeremiah is re-united with predeceased sister Jeanette Victoria Jubilee Ann Hull. He will also be united with Autumn’s daughter Emily Alecia Parkhurst.

Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Ave. Mexico, NY.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jeremiah-A-Hull?obId=43260361

07/05/2025

In Loving Memory
Daniel J. Gaffney
April 20, 1956 - July 3, 2025

PULASKI, NY - Daniel J. Gaffney, 69, of Pulaski, NY; passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025. Dan was born on April 20, 1956, in Rome, NY to John and Rita Gaffney.

Dan was the owner and operator of Gaffney’s Lawn Care. He also spent time coaching basketball in the Pulaski and APW school districts.

Dan was a lover of life. He enjoyed golfing, going on cruises with the love of his life Mary Kay, coaching basketball and most of all spending time with his friends and family. Dan was a friend to all. He had the unique ability to have a conversation with anyone about any topic. He loved telling you his stories as well as listening to what you had going on in your life. He also enjoyed collecting older beer items specializing in West End Brewery and Utica Club.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, John and Rita Gaffney; and his sons, John and Christopher.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Kay Gaffney; his son Brandon Gaffney; his daughter, Christina Hoffnagle and a grandson, Ashton.

Graveside Services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Pulaski Village Cemetery. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Ave. Mexico, NY.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Daniel-J-Gaffney?obId=43258729

07/05/2025

In Loving Memory
Kathleen Lenore Taylor Detor
August 25, 1935 - June 28, 2025

MEXICO, NY - Kathleen Lenore Taylor Detor, born August 25, 1935 in Mexico, NY, passed to her rest in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She retired from Oswego County Real Property Office to care for her husband who was battling cancer. Kay, as she was well known by, served as Court Clerk for the Mexico Town Court as well as secretary for Mexico Grievance/Assessment Board, and .as a member/secretary of the Senior Stars and was a member of the Mexico bowling league.

She is pre-deceased by her husband, Donald S. Detor, and son, Duane M. Detor.

She is survived by her children, Theresa (late Sampson) Tatum of South Carolina; Douglas (JoAnn) Detor of Florida; Donna (Tony) Vesta of Mexico, NY; Darrell Detor of Florida. Also grandchildren Samp (Jenn) Tatum; Christel Bailey; the late Gregary Tatum; Christopher (Lisa) Detor; Michael (Michelle) Detor; Brian (late Eileen) Griffin; Kristin (Christopher) Miller; Christopher (Aurora) Arton, Michael (Caity) Arton; Joseph Arton; as well as 15 great-grandchildren and two great, great granddaughters due later in the year and brother and sister-in-law, David and Linda Norton of Pennsylvania.

She enjoyed reading, travelling, and often was a source of sound advice for many throughout the years.

A Funeral Service to Celebrated Kay's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Ave. Mexico, NY. Interment will be in Mexico Village Cemetery. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Kathleen-L-Detor?obId=43175246

06/23/2025

In Loving Memory
David H. Snyder
April 15, 1947 - June 17, 2025

MEXICO, NY - David Harry Snyder, a devoted family man, dedicated minister, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Oneida on April 15, 1947, David was the son of the late Harry and June Snyder.

David honorably served his country as a Private First Class in the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division Army for three years. Following his military service, he earned an associate degree in accounting from SUNY Morrisville. He dedicated 25 years of his career to Verizon, retiring in 1997.

David's true calling led him to a life of ministry. He began as an understudy minister at Lycoming Methodist Church from 1998 to 2005. He then faithfully served as a minister at several churches, including Florence Church, North Mexico Methodist, Orwell Methodist, Evans Mills Church, and Philadelphia Church, before returning to Orwell to finish his distinguished career in 2025.

Beyond his formal occupations, David was a man of many talents and had a strong work ethic. He spent several summers working in maintenance at Jellystone Yogi Bears, and contributed his skills to Mike's Marina, Oswego Country Club, and the Mexico Town Highway Department.

Community involvement was a cornerstone of David's life. He was a dedicated member of the Mexico Fire Department for 21 years, served as a 4-H leader, and was actively involved with McFee Ambulance for several years.

In his leisure time, David found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and camper. He enjoyed the thrill of NASCAR, took pride in meticulously mowing his lawn, tended to his garden with care, and delighted in making maple syrup. Above all, he cherished spending time with his beloved family.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and June Snyder; his brothers, Dale Snyder and Allen Snyder, his sister, Nancy Wheeler (Snyder); and his brother-in-law Charles Kinney.

He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Sandra (Kinney) Snyder; his children, Garret Snyder, and Heather (Snyder) Richer; and his son-in-law, Cory Richer. David was a proud grandfather to Garret Snyder, Alexis Richer, Kiara Richer, and Delaney Richer, and a loving great-grandfather to Willow Snyder. He is also survived by his sisters, Marilyn (Snyder) Sterns, Linda (Snyder) Kincella, Patricia (Snyder) Bolster, and Jill (Tom) (Snyder) McNichol; and his sister-in-law, Judy (Colin) Barleycorn. As well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Avenue, Mexico, NY. Interment will follow in Mexico Village Cemetery. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held immediately following the Graveside Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tunnels to Towers, an organization close to David's heart.

https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-H-Snyder?obId=43004624

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Hello and Welcome. We are Harter Funeral Home, Inc. We are three seventh generation family owned and operated funeral homes and cremation services. Established in 1836 in Parish, NY, Issac Harter created and opened the Harter Funeral Service. 184 years later we now include locations in Parish, Mexico and Brewerton, NY dedicated to serving the families of our communities with timeless and meaningful funeral and cremation services. It is our goal to serve each family with the same caring, compassionate, professional service regardless of your service preference or budget. Our family works diligently to provide service that exceeds the expectations of the families we serve, facilities that are comfortable, welcoming and well cared for, and to mix our eye for innovation with the traditional and new age funeral customs we see today. Our team is available to you around the clock, 365 days a year. Family owned and operated is at the core of who we are and our family is very proud to be able to care for yours and pledges to do so, for years to come. Should you ever have any questions about our funeral homes or the services we provide, we invite you to please contact us.

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