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Claude Pels Obituary
Claude was a supervising senior caseworker for the Onondaga County Department of Social Services, Children's Division. He retired in 2002 after 32 years of service.
Claude leaves behind Audrey, his loving wife of 57 years, a son and daughter-in-law, David and Elizabeth, as well as two granddaughters, Claudia Rose and Lisa Nicole; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Jared, Tyler and Jaden, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Michel and Catherine, siblings, Wanda, John, and Daniel, and his grandson, David Jeffrey.
Services and a spring burial will be held at a date to be announced.
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Sharon (Philo) Newton
March 2, 2026
My life is better for having been a high school classmate of Claude's. Cherish his memory. God bless you and those you love.
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Stefania Makohon Dziergas
March 2, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Money McVety
February 25, 2026
Claude was the nicest person at the County DSS We had many great conversations about a variety of topics I retired in 2000 to move South Condolences go out to his wife and family Prayers are with you
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