Dowdle Funeral Home, 154 E 4th Street, Oswego, NY (2026)

04/29/2026

Francis A. "Frank" Bouchard, 78, a resident of Oswego passed away on April 27, 2026.
Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Paul and Carmen (Suarez) Bouchard. He graduated from the Oswego High School, attended SUNY Oswego and received his Master's degree from Syracuse University.
He taught Chemistry at G. Ray Bodley in Fulton and was a School Psychologist at the Oswego Middle School and the Oswego High School. He also taught courses at SUNY Oswego.
Frank was a longtime member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians and a member of the Elk's #271. He enjoyed woodworking, was a film buff, loved reading, was a great pool player, and was an avid Yankees fan.
He was a beautiful human who always saw the beauty in others. He was and is deeply loved and admired for his genuine kindness, generosity, brilliant sense of humor, and his ability to brighten everyone's day. When asked how he was doing, he was known for saying "a lot better now that you're here."
Surviving are his children, Joshua Bouchard of Tigard, Oregon, Danielle Bouchard and fiancé Daniel Rhodes of Greensboro, North Carolina, and his partner, Tara Trovato.
He was predeceased by his sister, Paula Bouchard.
Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours.
Arrangements are in the care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.

04/23/2026

Viola M. Kunzwiler, 94, a former resident of Oswego, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, with both daughters by her side, at Bethany Health Care in Framingham MA.

Born in Scriba, She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Phenia (Seeley) Hammond and was a graduate of the Oswego High School.

She was employed by the City of Oswego in the Vital Statistics Department for ten years and retired as the Assistant Manager of the Marine Midland Bank after twenty years of employment.

Viola was a life time member of the Scriba Historical Society. She spent many years researching the genealogy of the family and was more than happy to share the wealth of her knowledge. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, knitting, and reading.

Surviving are her two daughters, Teresa Kunzwiler of Massachusetts, Connie (Jack) Simmons of Oswego, a grandson, Brian (Emily) Castle of Syracuse and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Robert Kunzwiler, four sisters, Inez Ricci, Martha Attwood, Marguerite Wyman and Dawn Hammond and three brothers, Francis "Sid" Hammond, Kenneth and Charles Hammond.

Calling hours will be Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, at Dowdle Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at Christ the Good Shepherd on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Burial following at St. Peter's Cemetery.

04/22/2026

Viola M. Kunzwiler passed away on April 21, 2026.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 from Christ the Good Shepherd
Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Sunday from 3:00-5:00.
A complete obituary will follow.

04/15/2026

Janet A. Upcraft, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026.

Born in Oswego on December 12, 1935; she resided in Scriba her whole life as the daughter of the late Edgar and Lucille (Robarge) DeGroff and was a graduate of the Oswego High School.

She was employed at the Oswego Sewing factory in her younger years and later worked for the Oswego City School District, at which she retired from after many years of service.

Janet was a member of the United Baptist Church as well as a member of T.O.P.S Club. She loved life and was known to enjoy knitting, sewing, gardening and anything in the kitchen as she could always make a great meal and her desserts were well loved throughout her family. In her retirement she found joy in her flower garden while keeping her lawn pristine. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, sass, and wit while having fun and joking with friends and family.

She is survived by her four children, son; Donald, and his wife Karen Upcraft of Hannibal, daughter; Deborah, and her husband Richard Allen of Webster, son; Daniel Upcraft, and his partner James of Oswego, daughter; Daneen, and her husband David Canale of Scriba, and her ex- husband; Dean Upcraft of Scriba. Altogether she is survived also by ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her brother, Howard DeGroff; who she enjoyed fishing with and her beloved dog, Baby.

The family would also like to thank her many caregivers; Dawn Marie, Christine, Elaine, and Cathy for the wonderful care they provided to Janet over the years.

Funeral services are to be private at the convenience of the family and there will be no calling hours at this time. A celebration of life will be decided at a later date and time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.

04/06/2026

Kathleen A. Mulcahey, 86, a resident of Oswego passed away on April 3, 2026.
Born in Oswego, She was a daughter of the late Curtis and Catherine (Pisarcik) Walker and graduated from Oswego Catholic High School.
She was employed with Harwood Nursing Home for many years.
She was a member of the Women of the Moose, an avid crafter and enjoyed camping.
Surviving are her sons, David Mulcahey of Oswego, Richard (Darlene) Mulcahey of Charlotte, Bill (Ellen) Francis of Mexico, a sister, Margaret (James) Boyer of Oswego, ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Eric Mulcahey in 2016, daughter, Denise McCann in 2021, son, Duane Francis and two sisters, Betty O'Reilly and Barbara Jacques.
Funeral service will be on Friday at 10:00 from St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and Shrine.
Burial will be in St.Peter's Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00-7:00
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

04/04/2026

Kathleen A. Mulcahey, 86, a resident of Oswego passed away on April 3, 2026.

Funeral service will be on Friday at 10:00 from St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and Shrine.

Burial will be in St.Peter's Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00-7:00

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

03/25/2026

Patricia Ann Cook-Dominick passed away on March 19, 2026.
Pat was born on January 31, 1955 in Newburgh N.Y.. She was the daughter of the late Fannie (Charles R.) Wise Sr. of Newburgh N.Y. and Francis (Barbara) Cook of Kenner, Louisiana and had attended Newburgh Free Academy.
She was a teacher's aide for the Newburgh School District.

She enjoyed living in upstate New York, Florida, and Louisiana, loved cooking, and always loved a good garage sale.

Pat loved her grandchildren and simply adored her great granddaughter.

Surviving are her children, Dominick Spignardo (Beverely) of Wallkill, NY, Charity Rose Crawford, stepchildren, Robert Dominick Jr. (Krista) of Oswego, NY Christian Dominick (Kelly) of New Windsor, NY, Juliana Swift (Aaron) of Mooresville, NC, siblings, Frances Mann (and her husband, David) of Maryland, Kenneth Cook of Texas, Charles Wise Jr. (Joanne) of Oswego, NY, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Dominick, son, Sands Crawford, sisters, Debra Pinder and Delores Kotara (George) of Newburgh, NY

She took great joy in being part of the family of five generations of Dominicks that loved her as their own. She loved her husband, Robert Dominick (“Big Bob”), and the life they built together over the past thirty years, and was heartbroken when he passed away 9-weeks ago.

Pat was quietly strong in her faith in God. She will be missed by all of us.

Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.

There are no calling hours.

Arrangements are in care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.

03/11/2026

Raymond J. Gallagher, 72, a resident of Oswego passed away on March 8, 2026.
He was born on May 9, 1953 in Syracuse to the late Joseph and Rhoda (Neuroth) Gallagher and was a graduate of CW Baker High School.
Ray was a member of IBEW #43 in Syracuse for over fifty years.
Ray loved to play golf, NASCAR, Syracuse Football and Lacrosse and hanging out in his shed.
Surviving are his wife of forty years, the former, Christina Sweeney, two daughters, Mollie (Matt) Johnson of Liverpool, Katie Gallagher of Oswego, two sons, Patrick (Lisa) Gallagher of Oswego, Shane Gallagher of Rochester, one brother, Jim (Ruth) Gallagher of North Carolina, two sisters, Ruth (Fran) Bryan of Arizona, Colleen Whitehead of North Carolina, four grandchildren whom Ray loved dearly, Braelyn, Harper, Shane Jr., Oscar,sister - in - law, Renee Anderson Gallagher, brother - in - law Shawn(Barb) Sweeney of Georgia, his faithful walking partner, Ekko and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Joseph Gallagher and his brother, Daniel Gallagher.
The family would like to thank the staff at Upstaste Medical and a special thanks to his friend and personal doctor, Dr. Michael Stephens
At Ray's request there will be no services or calling hours.
Contributions in Ray's name may be made to SPCA, 5878 E Molloy Rd, Syracuse, NY 13211.
Arrangements are in the care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.

02/24/2026

Santo Pagano, 74, of Oswego passed away on February 22 at his home.
He was born in San Pietro Casalviecchio Siculo, Sicily and was the son of the late Carmelo and Carmela (LoRe) Pagano.
He was a graduate of the Oswego High School and a proud member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #81 for fifty one years.
Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years (together for 59 years), the former Terry (Coe) Pagano, brother-in-law, Craig (Mary) Coe; a sister-in-law, JoRae (Peter) Tomlinson, brother- in- law, Santo Brancato nieces, Carmela (Tony), Maria (Mark),Christina(Diane), Breanna (Lauren), Christy (Dave) Cheryl (Harry), nephews, Domenick, Michael,, Glenn (Christine), Brett (Shandon), Christopher (Jen), Dustin (Candace). many great nieces and nephews and a great great nephew on the way.
He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph, sister, Giovanna, twin brothers, Antonio and Onofrio, sister, Caterina, father and mother-in-law, Ray and Joyce Vickery; brother-in-law, Bernie Coe; and sister-in-law, Sandi Vickery.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 from CTGS at St. Joseph.
Entombment will be in All Saint's Mausoleum.
Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his name to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1350 Broadway, Ste 1530, New York, NY 10018, USA

02/23/2026

Santo Pagano,74, passed away on February 22, 2026.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM from CTGS at St. Joseph's.
Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 -7:00.
A complete obituary will follow.

02/10/2026

Charlotte Ann Ponzi, a resident of Oswego passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026.
She was born in Oswego on October 17, 1939 and was the daughter of the late John and Waneta (Rivers) Florence. She graduated from St.Paul's School and the Oswego Catholic High School, Class of 1957.
Charlotte was known to family and friends as "Chotty".
Chotty was a devoted Catholic and dedicated her time to the church and several charities. In addition to her devotion to the Church and her family, Chotty spent time playing mahjong, attending group classes at the Oswego YMCA,cross country skiing, singing in the Church Choir and her daily walks.
Charlotte leaves behind her six children, Cynthia (Daniel) Moulthrop,Christopher Ponzi, Vincent Ponzi, Francine( Michael) Sanford, John (Patti) Ponzi and Michelle (James) Roddy.
In addition to six children, Charlotte had four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her grandchildren were Nicole Harriott, Madeleine Moulthrop, Anna Moulthrop and Isabella Ponzi and two great grandchildren, Dean and Anne Harriott.
She was predeceased by her husband, Francis "Lala" Ponzi in 2006, sister, Barbara Florence and her brother, William Florence and sister-in-law Judy Florence
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 from Christ the Good Shepherd.
Entombment will be in All Saint's Mausoleum.
Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday from 3:00-6:00
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ the Good Shepherd, 50 East Mohawk St., Oswego, N.Y. 13126

02/09/2026

Charlotte A. Ponzi, a resident of Oswego passed away on February 8, 2026.
Arrangements are incomplete.
A complete obituary will follow.

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