Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameDonald Leo McCall 
Birth17 Sep 1941, Cortland, Cortland Co, NY
Death23 Jan 2020, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
MemoSt. Joseph's Health Center
BurialSaint Patricks Cem, Truxton, Cortland Co, NY
Misc. Notes
[Obituary]
Donald Leo McCall, 78 of Truxton, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the St. Joseph's Health Center Syracuse surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 17, 1941 in Cortland to Leon H. McCall and Theresa Miller. He was adopted by his Aunt Mabel McCall Muckey at the request of his father at his passing. He was a life-long resident of Cortland and Truxton. He graduated from St. Mary's Parochial School in 1959. Don worked as a chef for the Queen-Air diner and George Junior Republic before becoming a foreman at Overhead Door and McGraw Box. He then became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Highgate Manor for over 25 years before retiring in 2006. He was an avid antique car enthusiast with a love for Pierce Arrows and Kaisers. He also enjoyed classic movies and listening to operatic and Irish music. He was a member of the Cortland Antique Car Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Irish Northern Aid, and a former member of the Truxton Fire Department. He also hosted many children from Project Children and as a foster parent. Don also served as historian for Truxton for over 50 years. He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church-Truxton and most recently St. Anthony's of Padua of Cortland. Don is survived by his sister Joan (William) Bristow and a brother Anthony (Claire) McCall; daughters Deanna (Leslie) Griffin of Arkansas, Jessie Crouch of Truxton, Donna (Richard) Wells of Virginia, and Molly (John) McDermott of Truxton; sons Timothy (Anjanette) McCall of Truxton and Ciaran (Ashley) McCall of Groton; Grandchildren: Lindsay, Zachary, Bridget, Courtney, Mallory, Ryan, Erien, Nicholas, Timothy Jr, Kyle, Tressa, Mickyla, Morgan, Seán, Baillié, Caolán, and Cillian; Great-Grandchildren Kimberly, Mason, Matthew, Liam, Taylor, Jacob, Paxton, Alieah and Jaxon. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Shirley in 1993 and great-grandchildren Mariah, Zoe, Madison, and Ava. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 1-3PM and 6-8PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home and a mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Oratory Truxton Wednesday at 11 AM with Father Joseph Phillips as celebrant. Interment will be in spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Dialysis Center–Cortland, American Kidney Foundation, Mendedhearts.org or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Donald Leo McCall, 78 of Truxton, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the St. Joseph's Health Center Syracuse surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 17, 1941 in Cortland to Leon H. McCall and Theresa Miller. He was adopted by his Aunt Mabel McCall Muckey at the request of his father at his passing. He was a life-long resident of Cortland and Truxton. He graduated from St. Mary's Parochial School in 1959. Don worked as a chef for the Queen-Air diner and George Junior Republic before becoming a foreman at Overhead Door and McGraw Box. He then became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Highgate Manor for over 25 years before retiring in 2006. He was an avid antique car enthusiast with a love for Pierce Arrows and Kaisers. He also enjoyed classic movies and listening to operatic and Irish music. He was a member of the Cortland Antique Car Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Irish Northern Aid, and a former member of the Truxton Fire Department. He also hosted many children from Project Children and as a foster parent. Don also served as historian for Truxton for over 50 years. He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church-Truxton and most recently St. Anthony's of Padua of Cortland. Don is survived by his sister Joan (William) Bristow and a brother Anthony (Claire) McCall; daughters Deanna (Leslie) Griffin of Arkansas, Jessie Crouch of Truxton, Donna (Richard) Wells of Virginia, and Molly (John) McDermott of Truxton; sons Timothy (Anjanette) McCall of Truxton and Ciaran (Ashley) McCall of Groton; Grandchildren: Lindsay, Zachary, Bridget, Courtney, Mallory, Ryan, Erien, Nicholas, Timothy Jr, Kyle, Tressa, Mickyla, Morgan, Seán, Baillié, Caolán, and Cillian; Great-Grandchildren Kimberly, Mason, Matthew, Liam, Taylor, Jacob, Paxton, Alieah and Jaxon. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Shirley in 1993 and great-grandchildren Mariah, Zoe, Madison, and Ava. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 1-3PM and 6-8PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home and a mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Oratory Truxton Wednesday at 11 AM with Father Joseph Phillips as celebrant. Interment will be in spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Dialysis Center–Cortland, American Kidney Foundation, Mendedhearts.org or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Spouses
Birth29 Dec 1942, Owego, Tioga Co, NY
Death18 Nov 1993, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
MemoUpstate Medical Center
BurialSaint Patricks Cem, Truxton, Cortland Co, NY
Misc. Notes
[Obituary] CORTLAND STANDARD - Saturday, 20 November 1993
Shirley A McCall, 50 of 3703 Main Street, Truxton, NY, died November 18, 1993, at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Mrs. McCall was born Dec. 29, 1942 in Owego, the daughter of Edwin and Clara Spicer Endler. She graduated from Virgil High School in 1961 and married Donald McCall in 1963. She had lived in Truxton for more than 25 years. Mrs. McCall worked for the last nine years at the Cortland BOCES in the student records department. She was the Truxton and Cuyler area correspondent for the Cortland Standard for many years until ill health forced her retirement last year. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Truxton, the Truxton Fire Department Auxiliary, the Irish Norther Aid of Syracuse, the Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hiberians of Cortland an for several years had been involved with the HOst Parent Project Children of Cortland. Mrs. McCall was an 11th generation descendant of John and Priscilla Alden of Plymouth Colony. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Timothy of Truxton, four daughters, Deanna Griffin of Truxton, Jessie Crouch of Cortland, and Donna Wells and Molly McCall, both of Truxton, Irish Project children Christopher Radcliff, Sean Carolan and Ciaran Tennason, all of Ireland; two brothers, Edwin T. Endler Jr. of Florida and Fred Endler of Dryden; two sisters, Eileen Lant of Cortland and Emily Daniels of Florida; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday with prayers at 9 a.m. at Hall Funeral HOmer, 122 Tompkins Street, Cortland, and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Truxton. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Truxton. Friends may call Sunday from 5-7 pm and Monday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Children in care of Ellen Lartin, Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hib ernians, 202 Groton Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045.
Shirley A McCall, 50 of 3703 Main Street, Truxton, NY, died November 18, 1993, at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Mrs. McCall was born Dec. 29, 1942 in Owego, the daughter of Edwin and Clara Spicer Endler. She graduated from Virgil High School in 1961 and married Donald McCall in 1963. She had lived in Truxton for more than 25 years. Mrs. McCall worked for the last nine years at the Cortland BOCES in the student records department. She was the Truxton and Cuyler area correspondent for the Cortland Standard for many years until ill health forced her retirement last year. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Truxton, the Truxton Fire Department Auxiliary, the Irish Norther Aid of Syracuse, the Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hiberians of Cortland an for several years had been involved with the HOst Parent Project Children of Cortland. Mrs. McCall was an 11th generation descendant of John and Priscilla Alden of Plymouth Colony. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Timothy of Truxton, four daughters, Deanna Griffin of Truxton, Jessie Crouch of Cortland, and Donna Wells and Molly McCall, both of Truxton, Irish Project children Christopher Radcliff, Sean Carolan and Ciaran Tennason, all of Ireland; two brothers, Edwin T. Endler Jr. of Florida and Fred Endler of Dryden; two sisters, Eileen Lant of Cortland and Emily Daniels of Florida; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday with prayers at 9 a.m. at Hall Funeral HOmer, 122 Tompkins Street, Cortland, and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Truxton. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Truxton. Friends may call Sunday from 5-7 pm and Monday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Children in care of Ellen Lartin, Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hib ernians, 202 Groton Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045.
Marriage25 Mar 1963, Cortland Co, NY
ChildrenD. J. (Private)