David A. Dyer

David A. Dyer, 64, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at home. Born in Syracuse on Monday, December 16, 1946, he was the son of Thomas Hinsdale Dyer and Ruth Scheding Dyer. A lifetime resident of Marcellus and Navarino, he was a graduate of Marcellus High School. David was employed by the Onondaga County Highway Department for 13 years and the Town of Camillus Highway Department for three years, retiring in 2010. He was also formerly employed by Rich and Gardner as warehouse manager. He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces. He was also a life member of the Marcellus Fire Department, past chief of the Camillus Fire Department and current member of the Howlett Hill Fire Department. He enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. David was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Ruth Dyer. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, the former Sharon Schwarz; daughter, Kimberly (Brett Thacher) Dyer of Liverpool; sons, David (Jackie) Dyer of Elyria, Ohio, Kevin (Tiffany) Dyer of Baldwinsville, Shane (Cara) Dyer of Baldwinsville and Bryan (Jessica) Dyer of Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; father-in-law, Robert Schwarz of Camillus; sister-in-law, Sheila Paolini of Manlius; aunt, Betty Scheding of Syracuse; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to acknowledge a special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Wright, Zarina Smith and staff at University Physicians Oncology Dept. and Dr. Karmel, Mike and Trish at Harrison Center Interventional Radiology. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Upstate Cancer Center Campaign, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.