Obituaries
Henry John Smith
Oct 19, 2023
Henry “Hank” J. Smith, 87, formerly of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Always interested in education, Hank acquired three degrees in engineering and business. In later years, he completed advanced courses in computer technology at the Center for Business Information Technologies at Syracuse University. Hank was a member of the computer advisory boards for BOCES, CCBI, OCC, and...
Rev. David J. James
Oct 13, 2023
Rev. David J. James, 71, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at Upstate University Hospital. He was a cherished figure in the Syracuse community, having dedicated his life to the service of God and his parishioners. Born and raised in the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and went on to further his education at Le...
Patrick "Pat" James Richards
Oct 11, 2023
Patrick “Pat” James Richards, 34, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11 with his family by his side. Born in Lansdale, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, he spent most of his life in the Syracuse area after his family moved to Camillus when he was nine. Pat was a graduate of West Genesee High School and attended Onondaga...
Yuliya Konfederat
Oct 11, 2023
Yuliya Konfederat, 92, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at home. Born and raised in the Ukraine, she later immigrated to the United States in 1994. A member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, Yuliya enjoyed gardening but above all, loved spending time with her family and friends.
Yuliya was predeceased by her four sisters.
Surviving are her husband, Peter; sons,...
Mildred E. Swick
Oct 10, 2023
Mildred E. Swick, 95, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday in Chandler, AZ. Born in Auburn, she lived on Owasco Lake until moving to Fairmount in 1957. Millie moved to Tempe in 2001. She was a graduate of Holy Family Catholic School in Auburn. Millie was employed at the NYS Unemployment Office, the Addis Co., and Syracuse...
John F. Soltis
Oct 10, 2023
John F. Soltis, 83, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully Tuesday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a U.S. Army veteran. John was employed by Anheuser-Busch Beer Co. as a machine operator for over 21 years, retiring in 2003. A communicant of Ss. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, he was a longtime caretaker along with...
Betty J. Rising
Oct 9, 2023
Betty J. Rising, of Camillus, passed away Monday at Elderwood at Liverpool. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus since 1955. She retired after 19 years with the Upstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). A woman of strong faith, Betty was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church where she accomplished many firsts: first...
Linda Fay (Heiser) Crowell
Oct 9, 2023
Linda Fay (Heiser) Crowell, 75, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Monday at Francis House. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she worked at the New York Telephone Company and Fowler High School before retiring in 2001 from Christen & Sack Consulting Engineers, PC, after 15 years. She married her high school sweetheart, Earle Crowell, and spent 56 wonderful...
Vivian M. Ewing
Oct 8, 2023
Vivian M. Ewing, 94, of Westvale, passed away Sunday at Upstate University Hospital. Born and raised in Hillsdale, NJ, she lived in Central New York before moving to Clearwater, FL, and settled in Central New York. Vivian was employed as an administrative assistant for the city of Clearwater for several years. A member of Fairmount Community Church United Church of...
Carolyn S. Black
Oct 8, 2023
Carolyn “Lindy” Struthers Black, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at Upstate University Hospital. She was born in 1933 to Mildred Morgan Struthers and Dr. Parke Hardy Struthers, a professor of biology at Syracuse University. Although a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Lindy also treasured her time spent on the family farm, Merriconn, in Nelson, NH. She graduated from...
John Thomas LaBeff III
Oct 7, 2023
John T. LaBeff III, 45, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 7. J.T. is predeceased by his mother, Lori. Survived by his father, John; sisters, Bobbi-Jo, Mya, and Tammy; stepmother, Tess; and her sister, Dara. Services will be private.
Nancy Lea Clark
Oct 6, 2023
Nancy Lea Clark, 88, of Camillus, passed away Friday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Camillus and Marcellus areas, she was a graduate of Baldwinsville Academy, received a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University, and a master’s degree from Pittsburgh University. Nancy had a nursing career of over 50 years with multiple nursing roles. She worked in long-term...
Kathryn Louise Clark
Oct 3, 2023
Kathryn “Katie” Clark was born to Mary and Joseph Lando on May 28, 1934, in Syracuse and passed away on October 3, also in Syracuse. She spent her childhood in the Syracuse area and graduated from Vocational High School. Katie joined her fiancée, Kenneth “Ken” Clark, in Texas while he completed basic training and assignment with the USAF. On August...
Michael Andrew Sopchak, MD
Oct 2, 2023
Michael Andrew Sopchak, MD, 73, of York, PA, died peacefully Monday, October 2 at the WellSpan York Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse, he son of Mary Ann (Shaver) and the late Michael SopchMichael was a graduate of Westhill High School, Cornell University, and SUNY Upstate Medical University. A member of the American Medical Association, his commitment...
Angela Gallup
Oct 1, 2023
Angela Gallup, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation.
There will be no services.
Helen (Dinges) Stannard
Oct 1, 2023
Helen M. (Dinges) Stannard, 100, of Camillus, passed away on Sunday. She was born in Memphis, TN, and raised in Joliet, Illinois, where she spent her formative years. Helen's journey of love and life would take her from the Midwest to the tranquil hills of Vermont before she finally settled in Camillus in 1965.
Helen was a member of Fairmount...
Yevgenya Grigorchuk
Sep 30, 2023
Yevgenya Grigorchuk, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was born and raised in Ukraine and later immigrated to the United States in 1990, bringing with her a wealth of love, faith, and traditions.
Yevgenya was a woman of unwavering faith and was dedicated to her church. Her love for prayer and her spiritual connection were evident in...
Gene R. Lariviere
Sep 29, 2023
Gene Raymond Lariviere, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was born on October 29,1944 to the late Edwin and Marilyn. A United States Army veteran, he served from 1961-1965. Gene was employed by the Onondaga County Department of Correction for 21 years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed cruising in his...
Frances L. Van Dyke Smith
Sep 27, 2023
Frances L. Van Dyke Smith, 82, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a graduate of Blossburg High School and settled in Syracuse in 1956. Frances worked with Dr. Robert Callahan, DDS, for over 35 years as the office manager. A member of St Luke’s Episcopal Church and their Altar Guild, she...
Joann W. “Jody” Kearns
Sep 25, 2023
Joann W. “Jody” Kearns, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at Upstate University Hospital. Born and raised in New Hartford, she later moved to the Syracuse area with her husband. Jody was a graduate of New Hartford Senior High School, received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta, and a master’s degree in nutrition from Syracuse University. She was employed by...
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