Brian D. Curry, 74, of Weedsport, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Denise (Meyer) Curry and loving children, Dorinda (Dory) Curry Slayton (Andrew) of Jordan, Doranda (Nicky) Meckley of Weedsport and Edwin (Ed) C. Curry II (Nicole) of Baldwinsville, Michael Ocque of Wolcott. Grandchildren, Bryce, Autumn, Chance, Alex, Liam, Grace, Lucus, Brian, John Henry, Brittany, Erika, Noah and Darren; great-grandchild, Riley; and several nieces and nephews. Brian is predeceased by his parents Edwin and Marion Curry, and brother, David Curry. Brian had a great love for model trains and most of all his...

March 10, 2021 Evelyn Helene Barrett, 87, of Baldwinsville, passed away Wednesday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1933, in Larksville, PA. She graduated from Larksville High School, then attended Nesbit Hospital School of Nursing and became an RN. She later changed careers and worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Elmira, NY, and retired with 27-years of service. She loved spending time with her family on Keuka Lake. She was also an avid SU basketball fan and loved making Polish food. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Barrett, in 2015. She is survived by sons Joseph (Donna) Barrett and Tom (Mary Kay) Barrett; daughter Barbara Ellis (Pat English);...

Henrietta P. Jaskula, 94, formerly of Baldwinsville, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at St. Camillus Residential Health Center. Born in Buffalo on January 26, 1926, Henrietta was the daughter of the late Stanley Dybowski and Pelagia (Nowak) Dybowski. Henrietta grew up in South Buffalo. Following her 1944 graduation from South Park High School, Henrietta went to work for one of the many film exchange and distribution centers located throughout the country. She later was employed by Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator in Hamburg, New York. Henrietta married twice, first in 1947 to William Richard Nellist. From this union, daughters Linda and Elizabeth were...

Paul Joseph Berrafato (77) passed away peacefully in his home in Baldwinsville, NY on November 4, 2020 after battling a serious illness for many years. We believe him to be in a better place watching us all. Paul was born on June 14, 1943 in Buffalo, NY and had a beautiful life. After high school he enlisted in the Army Reserve where he spent time in both the Army and the Air Force and was a medic. When his time was served, Paul took a position working on the factory line at General Motors. In 1964, Paul made a life changing decision to go to work for the Prudential Insurance Company. Paul spent 33 years at the company and worked his way up to General Manager of the North Syracuse...

Jo (Hastings) Balstra, 77, of Waxhaw, NC and previously from Baldwinsville, NY was reunited with the love of her life on July 2, 2020 after a 16-year battle with scleroderma. She is now singing her heart out, with her brother on steel guitar, and jitterbugging with Bob. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Bob Balstra, Sr., her son, Bob Balstra, Jr., and her grandson, Jesse. Also predeceased by her parents, Robert and Olive Hastings, brother, Don; brother-in-law, Don; and sisters-in-law, Bev, Carol and Donna. She is survived by her daughter, Laury (Danny) Auman; grandsons, Derek and Dylan Seely and Joshua Auman; granddaughter, Kristen Auman; brothers, Bob (Mary Mil), Jerry...

William Shakespeare: "Though she be but little, she is fierce". Sara B. Schofield, 89, known as Sally, went home to the Lord May 2, 2020. Born in Ware, MA to Sara T. and John L. Boyle, she grew up in Clinton, MA and resided in Rome, NY for most of her adult life before moving to Baldwinsville in 2011. Sally was predeceased by her parents, daughter, Donna Kinn, and granddaughter, Colleen. She is survived by her daughter, Mary and Scott Thayer of Baldwinsville, son, John and Janet of Chippewa, PA, daughter, Maria and Anthony DeCotis of Nashua, NH, sons, Peter and Mark, and son-in-law, Jerry Kinn; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Sally will be missed. We hope she is having an ice...

George J. Link, Jr, 91, of Baldwinsville passed away Dec. 25 at home. He graduated from Oneonta State College with a degree in teaching and then got his Masters in Administration from SU. He worked for several districts prior to settling in Baldwinsville with his beloved wife, Betty and the kids. He retired from Baldwinsville Central School District after 30 years. George (and Betty) were avid beach goers and took many family vacations to Myrtle Beach. Upon his retirement, George and Betty vacationed in Hilton Head, Cape Cod and North Myrtle Beach, all becoming like second homes to them. They met and made many lasting friendships wherever their travels took them. Both George and Betty were...