Wisner, John R. DELMAR John R. Wisner, passed away unexpectedly at age 44. John was born May 6, 1964 in Syracuse. He was the son of Mary Frances Hatfield and the late William B. Wisner. He grew up in Skaneateles and Lake Placid and graduated from the State University of New York at Potsdam, where he studied English and psychology. He was employed for almost 20 years on the staff of the Wildwood Programs, where he helped children and adults with learning disabilities to live independent lives. He was an avid reader and an accomplished golfer. John is survived by his mother and by his brothers, Geoff and Keith. He was an affectionate son and brother and had many friends. He will be missed.