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Marcus John Varik

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Marcus John Varik, “The Big Guy”, 58, of Marcellus, passed from this earth on Sunday May 19, 2013, surrounded by his family after bravely battling cancer since last summer. Marcus was an extraordinary man, a talented artisan, having designed stained glass which hang in many homes and businesses in Central New York. He was a collector of memorabilia and a friend to many. He was well known for his sense of humor and personal commentaries on a wide variety of topics. If you knew Marcus, you would appreciate the meaning of "commentaries." Born in Syracuse on Sunday, April 17, 1955, he resided in Marcellus for the past 23 years. Marcus worked at Syracuse Pool and Patio for most of his adult life and was well known to many for the professional services he provided to customers over the years. After his diagnosis with cancer, an amazing group of friends put together a benefit in his honor. His family sends their appreciation to all who sent their love to Marcus, by both attending and contributing to the benefit. His friends and family continued their support until his death. Marcus's family is appreciative of the compassionate care provided by so many staff members at Hospice of CNY and HOACNY. Marcus was predeceased by his father, Rein Varik. Surviving are his wife and best friend, Mary Williams Varik; daughters, Rebecca Renee and Andrea Kathryn of Marcellus; mother, Ilga Varik of Turin; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Shelley Varik of Lake Tahoe, California; sister-in-law, Deborah Williams of Syracuse; brother-in-law, James Williams of Newburyport, Massachusetts; several aunts, uncles, cousins, one nephew, two nieces, and friends too numerous to count. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, May 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St, Camillus. A memorial service will immediately follow the calling hours. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Marcus’s memory to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool NY 13088.

Horace E. Sherman

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Horace E. Sherman, 81, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at home. Born in Elbridge on Thursday, October 22, 1931, he was the son of William Edward Sherman and Fannie Mae (Tanner) Sherman. He lived in Camillus since 1968. He attended Auburn Central High School and was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Horace retired in 1996 after 37 years with Mead and Southern Container. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. An avid bowler, Yankees, and Giants fan, he also enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and horse racing. He loved spending time with his family. Horace was predeceased by his sisters, Lily Mae Sutton, Violet Sherman, Madge Wickham, and Viola Clarke; and brother, Claire Sherman. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, the former Joyce Marie Conway; daughter and son-in-law, Marianne and Jeffery Glose of Syracuse; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jody of Port Orange, Florida, and David and Stephen, both of Liverpool; sisters, Barbara Jakaub of Cayuga and Flossie Corfield of Auburn; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Monday, May 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be Tuesday, May 21 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home and 1:30 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Horace will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031. Share online condolences at www.BuranichFuneralHome.com

Doris Giovanni

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Doris Giovanni, 88, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was born in Amsterdam, New York on Monday, December 29, 1924 and was the daughter of Richard Davis and Theresa (Cohen) Davis. She lived in Amsterdam, until she moved to Camillus in 2003. Doris was a graduate of W.H. Lynch High School. After many years at home raising her children, she returned to work at the Greater Amsterdam School District where she was employed at both McNulty and Clara S. Bacon Elementary Schools. She retired in 1979, at which time she and her husband, Armand, spent many happy winters in Sarasota, Florida. Doris brought much joy to everyone she met. She enjoyed being with her family and also loved the beach, playing bocce with friends, and watching the NY Yankees. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Armand William Giovanni, on May, 4, 2004; son, David, in 1954; sisters, Helen Oaksford, Vivian Clark, Winifred Coffey and Jean Miller; and brother, Wallace Davis. Surviving are her daughters, Kathryn Giovanni Davis of Camillus and Mary Giovanni (Joseph) Rode of Baltimore, Maryland; sister, Kathryn (Raymond) Depa of Waynesboro, Virginia; beloved grandsons, Joseph McKinley and Alex William Rode; and many loved nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours or local services. Private burial will take place in Amsterdam at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Doris’s memory to the Food Bank of CNY, 7600 Interstate Island Rd., Syracuse, NY 13209 or to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.

Frances J. Macro

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Frances J. (Pontello) Macro, 82, of Camillus, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at University Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Syracuse on Tuesday, December 16, 1930, she was the daughter of Diego and Desolina (Petta) Pontello. After spending her early years in Syracuse, she and Joe moved to Camillus in 1958 to raise their family. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Frances was happiest cooking and caring for her family. When not busy at home, she was attending all of her grandchildren’s concerts, games and graduations. Frances worked at Pine Grove Tennis Club for many years, running tennis programs. Also an avid tennis player, she was a member of TACNY. Fran and Joe traveled extensively over the years. She was active with Camp Fire Girls for many years and was a former member of the Corinthian Club. Fran was a communicant of Holy Family Church and enjoyed spending the past 18 winters in Florida. Frances was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Nicholas, James, Angelo, Anthony, Patrick, Joseph and Carmen. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Joseph; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Nancy Macro of Camillus, and Marc and Tracy Macro of Elbridge; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and Patrick Koloski of Marcellus; grandchildren, Dylan, Monica, Lauren, Ashlee, Conor, Sean and Kendall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Joan Pontello, and Edward and Barbara Pontello, all of Syracuse; and sisters-in-law, Helen Pontello of Syracuse and Rose Pontello of Georgia. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, May 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 in Holy Family Church. Frances will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Food Pantry, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219.

Susan Sauro Wolfram

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Sue, “Susie”, “Susie Sunshine” Wolfram passed away peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2013 after a brief battle with breast cancer. Born in Syracuse on October 27, 1967, she was the daughter of proud parents, Isadore and Rosalind Sauro and was a graduate of West Genesee High School. If God were to make the perfect blend of smile, love and infectious laughter, His model would be “Susie Sunshine.” “Hi, honey !” was Susie’s favorite way of welcoming family and friends as she hugged everyone. Her ability to decorate her home reflected that same warmth, only to be outdone by family meals prepared with care and a touch of style that only Susie possessed. She loved to entertain her friends and family and, most importantly, loved to share a laugh. Sue married her best friend and love, Ron Wolfram, and together they opened a pizza shop in Camillus (“Zaahs”) that became a staple in the area for many years, in part, because of Susie’s ability to make everyone feel welcome and special. After the birth of her two beautiful girls, she went back to work at Stonehedge School in the West Genesee School District where she truly enjoyed going to work each day to see all of her kids until her passing. She was a member of the West Genesee P.T.A. at Stonehedge. In addition to raising her family which she was so proud of, Susie was the president of her golf league and played BUNKO with her close friends. Actively involved in West Genesee lacrosse, she attended her daughters’ lacrosse games and served on the John Pepper Tournament Committee. She went to SU basketball games, and was known as a second mother to her nieces and nephews, exemplifying the true meaning of “family”. She constantly offered them rides to and from school, attending their sporting events, consoling them in the most difficult of moments and celebrating their triumphs. Sue was predeceased by her father, Isadore Sauro, in 1995. Surviving Susie Sunshine are her husband of 23 years, Ronald of Camillus; daughters, Olivia (18) and Claire (16), both of Camillus; mother, Rosalind (Bill) McDevitt of Fayetteville; brothers, Steven (Lisa) Sauro of Camillus and David Sauro of Marcellus; sisters, Dawn (Tom) Huegel of Camillus and Sheryl (Greg) O'Halloran of Mississauga, Ontario; sister-in-law, Hanna (Jim) Pecori of Syracuse; brother-in-law, Herbert (Eleanor) Wolfram of Camillus; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call Monday, May 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 303 Kasson Rd., Camillus, with Rev. Robert Freund officiating. Entombment will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Susan’s memory to Stonehedge P.T.A., 400 Sanderson Dr., Camillus, NY 13031.

Joan Biggs Limburg

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Joan Biggs Limburg, 76, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at home. Born in Syracuse on Friday, March 5, 1937, she was a 1955 graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy. She attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Joan was predeceased by her parents, William and Eleanor (Lyons) Biggs; and husband, Lt. Col. Robert C. Limburg on 7/10/2003. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. of Baldwinsville and Keith and Carol of California; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Joseph Moncada of Baldwinsville; brothers and sister-in-law, William H. Biggs Jr. of Texas and John and Lynn Biggs of Syracuse; and granddaughters, Elora and Emma Limburg, both of California. There will be no calling hours or services. Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. Share online condolences at www.BuranichFuneralHome.com

Marie Emmi Mangano

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Marie Emmi Mangano, who was equally at ease behind the counter of a Liverpool farm stand or in a New York City opera house, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a brief illness. She found beauty in nature, which she spread as the subject of her award-winning paintings. She found joy in a resplendent holiday table crowded with family in the Camillus home she designed. She found peace in her faith. Marie, 83, was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore (Sam) and her son, Michael. She was born on Syracuse's Northside, though spent much of her youth on her grandparents' Chittenango muck farm, balancing her time between piano lessons and picking onions. In an era of limited opportunity and cultural bias, she earned degrees from Syracuse University, while spending weekends and summers at her family's Emmi's Farm Stand in Liverpool. She became a biology teacher in the Baldwinsville School District, but her real calling was as a wife and homemaker, and her true laboratory was her kitchen. While mainly known for her weekly batch of bread and springtime strawberry festivals, it was her sponge cake that took the grand prize at the 1978 New York State Fair, winning her the cutting edge appliance of the day, a new microwave oven. Romance came to her in the old world way when, on a visit to his Sicilian home town, her father identified Salvatore as a young man who would be a fitting suitor. Letters and photos crossed the Atlantic. A match became a marriage of 55 years. She was generous with her time, talents and treasures to many causes, particularly the parishes where her family worshipped. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Marie is survived by her brother, Carmen Emmi, and her sons, Rocco (Roberta) Mangano and Anthony (Christi) Mangano; her daughters, Rosemary (Alberto) Bianchetti and Angelina (Vincent) Falotico; family friend Kathy (Essig) Chiodo; and her grandchildren, Maria, David, Salvatore (and his fiancée, Brianna), Elena, Emily, Julianna, Tess, Anthony, Maria Teresa and Grace. Marie also had aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews in Central New York and abroad. Marie's family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by family and friends and the health professionals at Crouse Hospital and Syracuse Home. Relatives and friends may call Friday, May 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be at noon Saturday, May 11 at the funeral home and at 1 p.m. in Holy Family Church. Entombment will be in the Sunset Atrium, Woodlawn Mausoleum, Syracuse. Contributions may be made to Joseph's House, care of Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, N.Y. 13219.

James Sheridan

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

James C. Sheridan, 79, of Howlett Hill, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was born on Thursday, May 18, 1933 and attended Marcellus High School and graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Jim retired from GE in 1990 after almost 30 years. He was a communicant of The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter and member of the St. Vincent's Roamers. He enjoyed golf and spending time with his family. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Christopher P. and Margaret K. (Daunhauer) Sheridan; sister, Christine Hunt; and brother, Frederick Sheridan. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Anne Lavelle; children, Christine (Fred) Bishop of Marcellus, Barbara Fetterman of Old Forge, James A. (Kathy) Sheridan of Solvay, Terry (Herb) Ziegler of Baldwinsville, Paul (Judy) Sheridan of Camillus, Katherine (Michael) Wheeler of Syracuse and Rob Sheridan of New York; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Patricia Sheridan and Mary Lavelle, both of Syracuse, Joan Lavelle of Florida and Eileen Lavelle of Liverpool; and 25 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, May 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be 9 a.m. Friday, May 10 at the funeral home and 10 a.m. in The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Jim will be laid to rest in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Howlett Hill Fire Dept., 3384 Howlett Hill Rd., Syracuse, NY 13215 or to The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter, 4782 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. Share online condolences at www.BuranichFuneralHome.com

Eleanor Elliott Kenyon

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Eleanor Elliott Kenyon, 88, of Camillus passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born and raised in Weedsport, she lived in Camillus most of her life. Eleanor was a graduate of Camillus High School and attended Powelson Business Institute. During World War II, she served at Sampson Naval Base. She was employed by the West Genesee Central School District for more than 20 years, retiring in 1986. A member of Camillus First Baptist Church, she sang in the choir and managed the church's Nearly New Shoppe for many years. She was also a member of the Camillus Fire Dept. Ladies' Auxiliary for more than 35 years and former member of the Onondaga County Ladies' Auxiliary. She enjoyed crafts, cooking and camping, but most of all, she loved the time she could spend with her family and friends. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Charles, on January 2, 1999; parents, Grace and Charles Elliott; son, David Charles; and brother, Donald Elliott. Surviving are her children, Lynn Renshaw of Camillus, Robert and Marie Kenyon of Sodus Point, Susan and Michael Renshaw of Camillus, and James Kenyon of Camillus; sister, Marion Meyer of Camillus; 11 grandchildren, Catina (Mike) Wilchenski of Sodus Point, David Renshaw of Camillus, Andrew (Kara) Renshaw of Fairmount, Keri Renshaw of Camillus, Laura Renshaw of Camillus, Gene (Michelle) Fuller of Florida, Shayla (John) Stringer of Williamson, Chris (Nancy) Renshaw of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kevin (Tammy) Renshaw of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Scott Renshaw of Cazenovia and James Renshaw of Syracuse; 20 great-grandchildren; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9 in the Camillus Baptist Church, 21 Genesee St., Camillus. Eleanor will be laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Eleanor’s name to Westar Federal Credit Union, 2565 Hambletonian Way, Camillus, NY 13031. Share online condolences at www.BuranichFuneralHome.com

Helen K. Mahany

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Helen K. Hider Mahany, 86, of Camillus, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Buffalo on Tuesday, April 5, 1927, she was the daughter of Arthur Henry Hider and Mary Elizabeth (Sullivan) Hider. After spending her early years in Buffalo, she moved to Tonawanda in 1952 and resided in Camillus since 1969. Helen was a 1944 graduate of Nardin Academy and 1948 graduate of D' Youville College. She received her master's degree from Buffalo State Teachers' College in 1969. An English teacher for the Baldwinsville Central School District, she retired in 1985 from Baker High School. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Thomas Daniel Mahany, on September 5, 2008; and brothers, Arthur, Charles and Richard Hider. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Mary and John Mahany Watson of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Kathleen and Daniel Gilheney of Camillus; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Thomas and Connie Mahany of Coshocton, Ohio, and Daniel and Marie Mahany of Penfield; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Jan Hider of Buffalo; sister-in-law, Rita Hider of Colden; 11 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Helen’s family would like to thank the staff at St. Camillus for their care and compassion. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, May 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. Peter Worn officiating. Helen will be laid to rest in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nardin Academy, 135 Cleveland Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222-1699. Share online condolences at www.BuranichFuneralHome.com