Obituaries

Eva Marie Waleski

Eva Marie Waleski

Aug 18, 2015

Eva Marie Waleski, 86, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, surrounded by her family.  Born and raised in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus and was a graduate of Assumption High School. Eva was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the Camillus Seniors.  She enjoyed luncheons with her girlfriends,...

Robert W. Kaljeskie

Robert W. Kaljeskie

Aug 16, 2015

Robert Walter Kaljeskie, 89, of Solvay, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a Navy veteran of World War II. Robert retired in 1989 after 18 years with the Liverpool School District. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Robert was an avid golfer,...

Henry E. Clay

Henry E. Clay

Aug 16, 2015

Henry E. Clay, 93, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from North Syracuse High School. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and flew in the C.B.I. Theater. Henry retired from the NYS Thruway Authority. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed spending time...

Helen Finkbeiner Koslowski

Helen Finkbeiner Koslowski

Aug 13, 2015

Helen Finkbeiner Koslowski, 82, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Crouse Hospital.  A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was  born on January 9, 1933 to Agnes and Herman Finkbeiner. Helen retired from a long career with GE in the Heavy Military Department.  A lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church, she was very active...

Sonya Finkelstein

Sonya Finkelstein

Aug 12, 2015

Sonya Finkelstein, 86, of DeWitt, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015.  She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Sonya loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  An avid Yankees and Giants fan, she also loved to read and enjoyed bowling, knitting, camping, swimming, playing Mahjong and traveling to Florida. Sonya was predeceased by her husband, Joseph,...

Tricia  E. Reney

Tricia E. Reney

Aug 9, 2015

Tricia E. Reney, 42, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015, in Syracuse. Originally from Chittenango, she attended Genesee Community College in Batavia and worked for Matrix Communications in Liverpool. Tricia was predeceased by her brother, Brian Burleigh. Tricia is survived by her loving husband, Kevin, "her rock" and two beautiful daughters, Amanda Lee and Melaina Sue; parents, Henry and Elizabeth...

Stella Mantone

Stella Mantone

Aug 8, 2015

Stella Mantone, 92, of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at McHarrie Life in Baldwinsville. Born at home in Bayonne, NJ as Stephania Wilczar to Anna (Skrabinska) and Miketa Wilczar on Easter Sunday April 1, 1923.  Predeceased by husband Hugo Mantone in 1989 and all 6 brothers & sisters. Stella grew up and went to school in New York...

William  Philip Christy, Jr.

William Philip Christy, Jr.

Aug 5, 2015

William Philip (“Phil”) Christy, Jr., 96, passed on to the afterlife on August 5, 2015.  He was born in Old Forge, NY on July 28, 1919 (also his son Bill’s and grandson Will’s birthday) and lived there until his family moved to the Syracuse area in 1937.  He graduated from Liverpool High School in 1937, from Syracuse University in 1943...

Dorothy  K. Simmons

Dorothy K. Simmons

Aug 3, 2015

Dorothy K. Simmons, 89, of Fairmount, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Crouse Hospital.  Born and raised in Syracuse, she lived in Fairmount since 1956 and was a graduate of Central High School in 1942 and CCBI. Dorothy, along with her husband John, were owners of the Fairmount Bowling Center for 34 years and Simmons Construction, which built many...

Ann E. Casler

Ann E. Casler

Aug 1, 2015

Ann Dellapent Casler, 80, of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center.  Born in Watertown, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1956 and was a graduate of Watertown High School and SUNY Potsdam, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. Ann was a teacher with the West Genesee Central School District...

Henrietta R. Hughes

Henrietta R. Hughes

Jul 30, 2015

Henrietta R. Hughes, 95, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 30, 2015 at Loretto. She was a retired teacher in the Baldwinsville Central School District. Surviving are her son, Frank R. Hughes of Baldwinsville. There will be no services.

Robert E. Frigon

Robert E. Frigon

Jul 30, 2015

Robert "Bob" Frigon, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.  Bob was fondly referred to as "Bob the Builder" who was employed as a union carpenter for the City of Syracuse for over 25 years.  He was proudly married to his "Love Muffin," Margaret (O'Donnell) Frigon for 36 wonderful years.  Together they shared...

Joseph A. Alfieri

Joseph A. Alfieri

Jul 27, 2015

Joseph A. Alfieri, 84, of Camillus, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at home. Born and raised in Buffalo, he lived in Syracuse since 1978. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and served as a MP during the Korean War. He was a sponsor of the Junior Achievement, former member of the Buffalo Chamber...

Karen Marie Laufer

Karen Marie Laufer

Jul 20, 2015

Karen M. Laufer, 39, of Clay, passed away Monday at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse with Onondaga County Justice Center. Surviving are her parents, Margaret and Robert E. Laufer and sister, Stephanie Laufer, all of Syracuse; brother, Robert J....

Sophia Anna Daniluk

Sophia Anna Daniluk

Jul 19, 2015

Sophia Anna (Grinko) Daniluk, 94, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at home. Born in Easton, she lived in Camillus since 1947 and was a graduate of Greenwich High School. Sophia was employed ten years with GTE Sylvania in Camillus and previously with Albany Felt Co. She was a communicant of Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Catholic Church...

Thomas  E.  Higgins

Thomas E. Higgins

Jul 19, 2015

Thomas Edward Higgins, 88, of , Frisco, CO, died peacefully Sunday at Evergreen Life Center in Evergreen, CO following a brief illness.  Born on February 23, 1927, he was the son of John and Margaret Higgins.  He married the love of his life, Helen, in 1951 in Glens Fall and spent the majority of his life in Camillus.  He retired...

H. Talmadge Naron

H. Talmadge Naron

Jul 13, 2015

H. "Bud" Talmadge Naron, 84, of Camillus, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born and raised in Whiteville, NC, he spent most of his adult life residing in Bath, NY. He was a graduate of Whiteville High School and received an associate's degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Bud was an...

John V.  Stubbs

John V. Stubbs

Jul 13, 2015

John "Jack" V. Stubbs, 93, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at The Centers at St. Camillus.  Born and raised in Watertown, he was a graduate of Watertown High School.  A Coast Guard veteran of World War II, he moved to the Syracuse area after his discharge from service. Jack retired in 1990 as an independent salesman and...

Robert "Bob" H. West

Robert "Bob" H. West

Jul 8, 2015

Robert "Bob" H. West, 98, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at The Cottages at Garden Grove, Cicero. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was an Army veteran of WW II. He graduated from Cortland High School in 1935 and was a 1940 graduate of Syracuse University. Bob was a chemist for 30 years with Crucible Steel, retiring in...

Bernadine McKeon

Bernadine McKeon

Jul 1, 2015

Bernadine (Coleman) McKeon, 90, of Camillus, died peacefully at home Wednesday,  July 1, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.  Bernie dedicated much of her life to loving and encouraging her children and grandchildren. Passionate about her faith, she was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Bernadine retired in 1992 from Catholic Charities.  She participated in water aerobics for many years...

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