Today’s obituaries: J. Russel Masters was highway super, refuse officer for Skaneateles Updated Jan 14, 2021; Posted Jan 14, 2021 A file photo of J. Russel Masters, right, and John Angyal, Skaneateles town supervisor, at Skaneateles Landfill and Recycling Center in February 1995. Facebook Share He was a 1945 graduate of Marcellus High School and attended Clarkson University. He was a farmer for most of his life but also served as highway superintendent and refuse officer for the town of Skaneateles. He was a member of the United Christian Church of Marietta, according to his obituary.