Joseph F. Schmelzer Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph F. Schmelzer of Canastota, New York, who passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Schmelzer and Rose Schmelzer (Backus); his wives, Earlean LaVoy and Joan Phillips; his stepchildren, Frederick Farnsworth, Roger Farnsworth and Wilda Loos; his siblings, George Schmelzer, Rose Schmelzer and Mary Fauler; and his sister-in-law Mary Lou Schmelzer.
He is survived by: his children, Joseph (Darlene Schmelzer), Catherine (Gordon Pollock) and Timothy Schmelzer of Jacksonville, FL; his stepchildren, Susan Farnsworth of Liverpool, Amy Breed of Liverpool, Lisa Dougherty of Baldwinsville, Donna Wilks of Fayetteville and Charles Farnsworth of Buffalo; and his sister Johanna Whaley of Canastota. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc. (201 James St, Canastota, NY 13032). A Mass was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Agatha's Church (329 N Peterboro St, Canastota, NY 13032). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the North Syracuse Cemetery (555 S Bay Rd, North Syracuse, NY 13212).
In his memory, contributions may be made to NAVAC, PO Box 215, North Syracuse, NY 13212, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
