Obituaries
Richard Charles Mahan
Feb 3, 2025
Richard Charles Mahan,82, joined the Lord, and his beloved daughter, Lisa, on Monday, passing peacefully at his home in Camillus.
Born on December 12, 1942, to Charles and Jeanne Mahan, Richard graduated from Liverpool High School and later attended Powelson Business Institute. He spent 30 years working for Ford New Holland, selling farm equipment before retiring and dedicating much of his...
Bonnie L. Ward
Jan 30, 2025
Bonnie L. Ward, 77, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. Born and raised in Central New York, she was a proud graduate of Cato-Meridian High School. Bonnie dedicated her life to her family, finding joy in their company and cherishing every moment spent together. Her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who knew...
John D. Jakubowski
Jan 30, 2025
John D. Jakubowski, 96, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, with his loving family at his side. Born and raised in Dexter, NY, John lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to his family and community.
A proud graduate of Dexter High School, John went on to serve his country in the U.S....
Malcolm L. Bienvenu
Jan 29, 2025
Malcolm L. Bienvenu, 99, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Saint Martinville, Louisiana, he grew up in Lafayette before moving to the Syracuse area in 1955. A proud graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Malcolm served his country honorably as a U.S. Army...
Richard M. Corp
Jan 29, 2025
Richard M. Corp, 88, of Westvale, passed away on Wednesday at Upstate University Hospital. Born and raised in Syracuse, he was a proud graduate of Vocational High School, Class of 1954. Richard continued his education at Syracuse University, earning his master’s degree in 1969. A dedicated public servant, he honorably served his country as a U.S. Army veteran before embarking...
William R. Shick
Jan 28, 2025
William R. Shick, 74, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital. Born and raised in Syracuse, Bill was a graduate of Central Tech High School and later earned his associate's degree from OCC. He dedicated over 35 years of service as a machine operator at New Process Gear, where he built lifelong friendships and a strong...
Timothy J. Kallfelz
Jan 27, 2025
Timothy J. Kallfelz, 58, of Baldwinsville, passed away at home on Monday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a proud graduate of Bishop Ludden High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Cazenovia College and his master’s degree from Le Moyne College. For the past five years, Tim dedicated himself to caring for others...
Tamara E. Dembowski
Jan 22, 2025
Tamara E. Dembowski, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Russia, she was a survivor of World War II. In 1949, Tamara immigrated to the United States, arriving at Ellis Island aboard the General Stewart, before settling in Syracuse. A graduate of Central High School, she had a passion for gardening, cooking, shopping, and playing...
Ruth T. Quale
Jan 21, 2025
Ruth T. Quale, 96, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, January 21 at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, she was born on October 23, 1928, and spent her life surrounded by the family and community she loved.
Born just before the Great Depression, Ruth learned the value of hard work from an early age. A proud...
Gerald P. Gardner Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Gerald P. Gardner, Jr., 76, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital. Born in Malone, he made his home in the Syracuse area for many years. Gerald dedicated 17 years of service to Estes Express Lines before retiring in 2013. A man of deep faith, he was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church for 20...
Dimitar Boskovski
Jan 17, 2025
Dimitar “Dedo Taki” Boskovski, 94, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday. He was born on August 30, 1930, in Trnovo, Macedonia, to Nikola and Fanija. Before immigrating to the U.S. in 1970, Dimitar served in the Navy and spent four years working in Australia.
A devoted member of St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, Dimitar was deeply rooted in his faith....
Charles "Chuck" R. Coon
Jan 13, 2025
Charles “Chuck” R. Coon, 81, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday at Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Chuck was known for his deep love of history, devotion to education, and his profound impact on countless students and colleagues over his remarkable 58-year teaching career.
Chuck was a proud graduate of Cherry Road Elementary,...
Raymond Thomas Gillis Sr.
Jan 11, 2025
Raymond T. Gillis, Sr., 64, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Upstate University Hospital. Born in Queens and raised on Long Island, Raymond moved to the Camillus area in 1992. He was a retired NYS court officer in Syracuse.
Raymond was predeceased by his parents; and one brother.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, the former Anne Maass; children,...
Katherine Germakovski
Jan 9, 2025
Katherine Germakovski, 20, of Camillus, passed away on Thursday. Born in Syracuse, she spent eight years in the Albany area, returning to Camillus in 2019. She attended Le Moyne College for a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. An avid drawer and writer, she had a great interest in computers. Katherine was fluent in four different languages and became an enthusiast...
Gary Girard Kantak
Jan 9, 2025
Gary G. Kantak, 76, of Cortland, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. Born in Camillus, he was a proud West Genesee High School graduate and moved on to pursue an Associate's Degree in Business Management from OCC.
Gary served his country honorably as a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, a commitment that reflected his dedication and strength. After his service, he...
Norman Edward Thomas
Jan 8, 2025
Norman Edward Thomas, 85, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on January 8 at Crouse Hospital. A 1958 Syracuse Central High School graduate, Norm demonstrated his dedication to service through his contributions to both his country and community. He served as an Army Specialist 4 from 1958 to 1962 and earned an Associate’s Degree in Humanities from OCC in 1977 through...
Mary Anna Melnick
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Anna Melnick, 98, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Monday at Syracuse Home Health and Rehabilitation at McHarrie Place. Born in Syracuse to the late Trifon and Anna Romanuk Melnick, she moved to Meridian in 1933 and graduated from Cato-Meridian High School in 1945. She later relocated to New York City, where she attended secretarial school and worked as a...
Carol A. Brostek
Jan 5, 2025
Carol Ann Brostek, 81, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Loretto. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Carol was a graduate of St. Vincent DePaul High School and worked for over a decade as a dedicated bookkeeper.
Carol was a devoted communicant of Holy Family Church, where her faith guided her life. She found joy in crocheting, solving...
John Edmond Settineri
Jan 2, 2025
John E. Settineri, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Loretto, just one day shy of his 89th birthday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Le Moyne College. He also proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. An active communicant of Holy Family...
Jennifer (O'Brien) LaGrange
Jan 2, 2025
Jennifer (O’Brien) LaGrange, 52, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Onondaga Central High School, and continued her education at OCC, earning an associate’s degree. Jennifer dedicated her professional life to healthcare, working as an anesthesia technician specialist, most recently at...
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