William J. Besaw, 68, Mannsville

MANNSVILLE — The funeral service for William J. Besaw 68, of 305 South Main St., will be 11:00 AM Thursday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. R. Paul Mathis officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville.

Calling hours will be Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Besaw died unexpectedly, at his home, Saturday morning, August 8th.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Historical Assoc. of Mannsville/Town of Ellisburg, c/o Cheryl Miller, 80 Norton Rd., Sandy Creek, NY 13145 or to Hospice of Jefferson Co. 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.