Obituaries

     John J. "Oscar" Woods, 85 and a resident of 225 E. Fifth St., in Oswego, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 9, 2012, at Upstate Medical University.
Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late John and Mary Salvador Woods.      He was a communicant of St. Paul's Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Utility Employees Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 478, where served as steward.
     Mr. Woods was an employee of the Niagara Mohawk Power Company for 47 years. He worked for the city of Oswego for many years as manager of the Cullinan Ice Rink and the Gallagher Swimming Pool. Mr. Woods was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
     He is survived by three daughters, Margaret (Charles) Guerra of Hershey, Pa., Constance (Robert) Rogers of Little Falls and Barbara (Patrick) Maher of Burnt Hills; two sons John J. Woods, Jr. and Lawrence (Becky) Woods, both of Oswego; one brother, Lawrence M. Woods of Bradford, Pa.; eight grandchildren Thomas Guerra, Eliott Rogers, Graham Rogers, Sophie Woods, Samuel Woods, Joseph Maher, Ellen Maher, John Maher; and several nieces and nephews.
     Mr. Woods was predeceased by his wife Josephine Burden Woods in 2007; a sister, Patricia Woods; and two brothers, Jeremiah Woods and Richard Woods.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, from the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. from St. Paul's Church.
     Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.
     Calling hours are from 4-8 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home. 112 E. Second St.