Donald William Wagner1
M, #32237, b. 20 September 1949, d. 7 July 2023
| Father* | Clarence William Tuxbury2 b. 30 Apr 1922, d. 5 Dec 2003 |
| Mother* | Virginia Gertrude Cronin2 b. 16 Apr 1922, d. 5 Feb 1976 |
| Relationship | 6th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Donald William Wagner was also known as Donald W. Tuxbury.2 He was born on 20 September 1949 at Salem, Massachusetts.3,2 He appeared on the census of 1950 at 94 Londonderry Rd., Marblehead, Massachusetts, in the household of Virginia Gertrude Cronin.2 Donald William Wagner died on 7 July 2023 at New Hartford, New York, at age 73.3 He was cremated.1
Obituary from Enea Family Funeral Homes (Frankfort, New York):
Obituary from Enea Family Funeral Homes (Frankfort, New York):
Donald W. Wagner
September 20, 1949 — July 7, 2023
Donald W. Wagner, age 73, left this world peacefully on Friday morning, July 7, 2023, at the Siegenthaler Center in New Hartford. At the time of his passing and throughout his illness, Don has had the love and constant support of his devoted family at his side.
Born in Salem, MA on September 20, 1949, Don was the son of the late Virginia Cronin and Alfred Wagner. His upbringing in a military family led him to various places, the majority of which was spent on the west coast. He was a 1967 graduate of Fermin Lasuen Catholic High School in San Pedro, Califronia, after which Don continued his education by attending broadcasting school.
Just as he did during his youth, Don moved around a lot as an adult; as his career in broadcasting advanced, it led him to growth opportunities throughout the country. Progression in his field brought him to the following stations throughout the span of his fifty-year career in radio:
• KKBW, San Diego, California
• KPOP, Brauley, California
• KDES, Palm Springs, California
• KAFY, Bakersfield, California
• KPAM, Portland, Oregon
• WDRO, Detroit, Michigan
• KUUU, Seattle, Washington
• KUPD, Phoenix, Arizona
• KNIX, Phoenix, Arizona
• WBCS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• KRST, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• WHKO, Dayton, Ohio
• WHKW, Louisville, Kentucky
• KKAT, Salt Lake City, Utah
• WHOK, Columbus, Ohio
• WFRG, Utica, New York
• WFRY, Watertown, New York
• WSEN, Syracuse, New York
He served in many positions, including on-air talent, operations manager and eventually culminating as General Manager of WFRY and WSEN. His career always brought him to new places where he met new people and he easily made friends wherever his path brought him.
It was when he landed in the Utica area that Don met and fell in love with Elaine F. Cardarelli. The two were married in a private ceremony on Marco Island, Florida on May 1, 2001 and together they have shared in a devoted union filled with love, laughter and companionship, recently celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary.
As a couple, Don and Elaine complimented one another amazingly and Don was certainly known as “the calm to Elaine’s storm!” The two had an intimate and unshakable bond and together enjoyed life’s simple pleasures of delectable food and fine wine. Melbourne, Florida was their happy place where they spent every chance they could to break away from life’s every day trials. They also shared a common bond over their love for animals; Don holding a particular affinity for his yellow-naped Amazon parrot. Always the epitome of class, Don had a great sense of style and kept an immaculate wardrobe, one that would rival any men’s clothing store.
Don’s personality was defined by his quiet, gentle and genuine demeanor. He kept active by enjoying golf, skiing and in his earlier years, surfing. He was kind and agreeable and in that way attracted those around him. He was a blessing to the family that he married into later in his life and in return they blessed him with their love, acceptance and support. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten by those he leaves behind.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine; his beloved dogs, Molly and Gibbs; his mother-in-law, Florence Cardarelli; his in-laws, Lydia and Andy Zaffarano of Frankfort; his nieces, Andrea Cordero and husband, Efrain of Whitesboro and Lindsey DeMarchis and husband, Chris of Williamsville; his great-nieces and great-nephew, Carmen Cordero, Xavier Cordero and London DeMarchis; and his close friends, Marilyn DePiazza and Andy Sturm. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Carmen Cardarelli.
A special thank you is extended to Dr. Peter Morrison from the University of Rochester for his kindness and compassion during these past five years. Our gratitude is owed as well to all the angels at the Siegenthaler Center: Joanne, Mary, Barb, Laurie, Georgia, Ashley, Joe and the rest of the staff for all the love and support during these past few weeks.
Elaine would also like to acknowledge her family and dear friends who supported her and Don during this journey; she could not have done it without you all. Special recognition as well to her sister, Lydia, and her brother-in-law, Andy, who not only were with them throughout Don’s illness these last five years, but never left their sides during his final three weeks.
In keeping with Don’s wishes there will be no formal funeral services. His family will gather privately to bid their farewells to him.
Don’s final arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY (315) 894-8000. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com .3
September 20, 1949 — July 7, 2023
Donald W. Wagner, age 73, left this world peacefully on Friday morning, July 7, 2023, at the Siegenthaler Center in New Hartford. At the time of his passing and throughout his illness, Don has had the love and constant support of his devoted family at his side.
Born in Salem, MA on September 20, 1949, Don was the son of the late Virginia Cronin and Alfred Wagner. His upbringing in a military family led him to various places, the majority of which was spent on the west coast. He was a 1967 graduate of Fermin Lasuen Catholic High School in San Pedro, Califronia, after which Don continued his education by attending broadcasting school.
Just as he did during his youth, Don moved around a lot as an adult; as his career in broadcasting advanced, it led him to growth opportunities throughout the country. Progression in his field brought him to the following stations throughout the span of his fifty-year career in radio:
• KKBW, San Diego, California
• KPOP, Brauley, California
• KDES, Palm Springs, California
• KAFY, Bakersfield, California
• KPAM, Portland, Oregon
• WDRO, Detroit, Michigan
• KUUU, Seattle, Washington
• KUPD, Phoenix, Arizona
• KNIX, Phoenix, Arizona
• WBCS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• KRST, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• WHKO, Dayton, Ohio
• WHKW, Louisville, Kentucky
• KKAT, Salt Lake City, Utah
• WHOK, Columbus, Ohio
• WFRG, Utica, New York
• WFRY, Watertown, New York
• WSEN, Syracuse, New York
He served in many positions, including on-air talent, operations manager and eventually culminating as General Manager of WFRY and WSEN. His career always brought him to new places where he met new people and he easily made friends wherever his path brought him.
It was when he landed in the Utica area that Don met and fell in love with Elaine F. Cardarelli. The two were married in a private ceremony on Marco Island, Florida on May 1, 2001 and together they have shared in a devoted union filled with love, laughter and companionship, recently celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary.
As a couple, Don and Elaine complimented one another amazingly and Don was certainly known as “the calm to Elaine’s storm!” The two had an intimate and unshakable bond and together enjoyed life’s simple pleasures of delectable food and fine wine. Melbourne, Florida was their happy place where they spent every chance they could to break away from life’s every day trials. They also shared a common bond over their love for animals; Don holding a particular affinity for his yellow-naped Amazon parrot. Always the epitome of class, Don had a great sense of style and kept an immaculate wardrobe, one that would rival any men’s clothing store.
Don’s personality was defined by his quiet, gentle and genuine demeanor. He kept active by enjoying golf, skiing and in his earlier years, surfing. He was kind and agreeable and in that way attracted those around him. He was a blessing to the family that he married into later in his life and in return they blessed him with their love, acceptance and support. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten by those he leaves behind.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine; his beloved dogs, Molly and Gibbs; his mother-in-law, Florence Cardarelli; his in-laws, Lydia and Andy Zaffarano of Frankfort; his nieces, Andrea Cordero and husband, Efrain of Whitesboro and Lindsey DeMarchis and husband, Chris of Williamsville; his great-nieces and great-nephew, Carmen Cordero, Xavier Cordero and London DeMarchis; and his close friends, Marilyn DePiazza and Andy Sturm. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Carmen Cardarelli.
A special thank you is extended to Dr. Peter Morrison from the University of Rochester for his kindness and compassion during these past five years. Our gratitude is owed as well to all the angels at the Siegenthaler Center: Joanne, Mary, Barb, Laurie, Georgia, Ashley, Joe and the rest of the staff for all the love and support during these past few weeks.
Elaine would also like to acknowledge her family and dear friends who supported her and Don during this journey; she could not have done it without you all. Special recognition as well to her sister, Lydia, and her brother-in-law, Andy, who not only were with them throughout Don’s illness these last five years, but never left their sides during his final three weeks.
In keeping with Don’s wishes there will be no formal funeral services. His family will gather privately to bid their farewells to him.
Don’s final arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY (315) 894-8000. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com .3
| Last Edited | 27 Jul 2025 |
Citations
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Donald William "Don" Wagner; Birth: 1949; Death: 2023; Memorial Number: 256545597.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 2862; ED: 5-234; Page: 74.
- [S680] Donald W. Wagner Death Notice, Enea Family Funeral Homes (Frankfort, New York), accessed 25 July 2025.
Ronald Stuart Tuxbury1
M, #32238, b. 30 April 1958, d. 19 August 2007
| Father* | Clarence William Tuxbury1 b. 30 Apr 1922, d. 5 Dec 2003 |
| Mother* | Gwendolyn Bonner Jones1 b. 17 Jun 1922, d. 25 Dec 2012 |
Family | Jennifer Susan Cotton |
| Relationship | 6th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Ronald Stuart Tuxbury was born on 30 April 1958 at Dothan, Alabama.2 He married Jennifer Susan Cotton on 21 November 1980 at New Jersey. He was 22.1 Ronald Stuart Tuxbury died on 19 August 2007 at Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, at age 49.2
Obituary from Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 21 August 2007:
Obituary from Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 21 August 2007:
TUXBURY,
Ron
Died Sunday, August 19th, 2007, at home.
Ron was born in Dothan, Alabama on April 30th 1958, raised in Mt. Laurel, NJ. He moved to Peterborough, NH in the early eighties, and has resided in Fitzwilliam, NH with his family, for the past nineteen years. Best known for his love of dogs!! He was proud to be a Marine serving from 1979 thru 1985. He chose welding as a career. Working for General Electric, he was one of the few welders concentrating his efforts on the Sea-Wolf Submarine for the Navy with his expertise in X-ray welding. His passion for life itself was full of energy in all he involved himself with, especially his motorcycling, either solo or with a group, it was freeing, as he use to say.
He is survived by his Mother Gwendolyn of VA, wife Debra, daughter Sarah, son Marcus, a brother Doug in VA and Don in NY, as well as many extended family members, acquaintances and friends. In the Spring of 2008, I will post, with all the particulars, a memorial, celebrating Ron's life and love of life, he would have had his 50th birthday. In lieu of flowers, all that really knew him, will appreciate donating to his #1 passion, of course, the Humane Society.
With Love, his family, both two and four legged.2
Ron
Died Sunday, August 19th, 2007, at home.
Ron was born in Dothan, Alabama on April 30th 1958, raised in Mt. Laurel, NJ. He moved to Peterborough, NH in the early eighties, and has resided in Fitzwilliam, NH with his family, for the past nineteen years. Best known for his love of dogs!! He was proud to be a Marine serving from 1979 thru 1985. He chose welding as a career. Working for General Electric, he was one of the few welders concentrating his efforts on the Sea-Wolf Submarine for the Navy with his expertise in X-ray welding. His passion for life itself was full of energy in all he involved himself with, especially his motorcycling, either solo or with a group, it was freeing, as he use to say.
He is survived by his Mother Gwendolyn of VA, wife Debra, daughter Sarah, son Marcus, a brother Doug in VA and Don in NY, as well as many extended family members, acquaintances and friends. In the Spring of 2008, I will post, with all the particulars, a memorial, celebrating Ron's life and love of life, he would have had his 50th birthday. In lieu of flowers, all that really knew him, will appreciate donating to his #1 passion, of course, the Humane Society.
With Love, his family, both two and four legged.2
| Last Edited | 27 Jul 2025 |