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Obituary: Roderick Scott Baslow, 67, Lyons Falls
Published: June 09, 2026
By: Provided by
Mills Funeral Home
Roderick Scott
Baslow
 LYONS FALLS — Roderick Scott
Baslow, 67, affectionately known as the “Rodfather”,
passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse,
surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in
Lowville on March 11, 1959, a son of Robert and Phyllis Hance Baslow. Rod
grew up in Lyons Falls and attended South Lewis Central School. On July 1,
1978, he married Susan Fox in Talcottville, a
loving union of nearly 48 years. Rod worked for Sargent’s Chair Factory for
a few years before going to work in 1979 as a laborer at Burrows Papermill
(currently Twin Rivers), retiring after 42 years in 2021.
He was an avid
outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Rod greatly enjoyed
restoring a 1957 Chevy with his wife and family and loved watching his
grandchildren play sports. He was even the self‑proclaimed king of
miniature golf.
Rod is survived
by his beloved wife, Susan; his children, Holly (Josh) Mooney, Courtney
(Jeremy) Hastwell, Victoria Ciancetta (Daniel Young), and Ryan Baslow (Tara
Tucker); a son‑in‑law, Justin Ciancetta; five grandchildren,
Aiden and Abby Mooney, and Carter, Bryce, and Owen Hastwell; three
brothers, Robert, Randy, and Don Baslow; and many nieces, nephews, and
friends who were like family. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters,
Cindy and Tammy Baslow; and a brother, Ron Baslow.
In keeping with
Rod’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. A celebration of life will
be held this Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
at the family home on Shibley Road in Lyons Falls. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden. Donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mills Funeral Home, Boonville.
Online messages
of sympathy may be shared with Rod’s family at www.millsfuneralhomes.com.
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