Obituaries

Carmen F. Zeolla Sr.

Carmen F. Zeolla Sr.

Oct 20, 2024

Carmen F. Zeolla Sr., 93, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Vocational High School and attended University College. 

Carmen dedicated over 30 years to General Motors Corp., retiring in 1993, after previous employment with the New York Central Railroad Company and American Optical Company. A proud U.S. Marine...

Rocco "Rocky" M. Cappuccilli

Rocco "Rocky" M. Cappuccilli

Oct 15, 2024

Rocco “Rocky” Cappuccilli,96, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at Francis House. He was a lifelong devout Catholic, communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus, and member of the Knights of Columbus. Nothing was more important to Rocky than his family, including his wife, Dorothy “Dot,” children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His work ethic and positive attitude inspired all who knew him....

Rosario M. Maniaci

Rosario M. Maniaci

Oct 13, 2024

Rosario “Ross” “Poppy” Maniaci, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday. He was a beloved husband to Barbara, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and godfather. Born in Amsterdam, NY to Angelina and Rosario Maniaci on July 26, 1932, he lived a full and productive life. Ross was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in...

Michael A. Legnetto

Michael A. Legnetto

Oct 12, 2024

Michael A. Legnetto, 64, of Howlett Hill passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Howlett Hill area, he was a proud graduate of Marcellus High School and furthered his education at Onondaga Community College before earning an associate's degree from SUNY Canton. For over 15 years, Michael owned and operated...

Frank Albert Ives

Frank Albert Ives

Oct 12, 2024

Frank Albert Ives, 82, of Auburn, passed to see bright sunrises and sunsets on Saturday, at the Finger Lakes Center for Living. He was born in Rices, NY, a small town near Watertown, to the late Gordon Ives and Charlotte Vrooman Ives.

Frank was a proud and dedicated 57-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 545/158, where he...

Larry Q. Sproles

Larry Q. Sproles

Oct 10, 2024

Larry Q. Sproles, 78, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday at St. Joseph's Health Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Born in Spartanburg, SC, Larry grew up in Cowpens, SC, before making the Syracuse area his home for the past 28 years. A proud graduate of Cowpens High School, Larry went on to attend Clemson University before...

Richard "Rick" Liebi

Richard "Rick" Liebi

Oct 9, 2024

Richard “Rick” Liebi, 53, of Camillus, passed away on October 9, 2024, at home in LaVergne, TN. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he moved to Camillus in 1975. Rick graduated from West Genesee High School in 1988 and earned his degree from University at Albany in 1992. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he loved cheering on his favorite teams - the New...

Timothy A. Sheldon

Timothy A. Sheldon

Oct 8, 2024

Timothy A. Sheldon, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Valley Falls, he settled in the Syracuse area in 1979. A 1967 Hoosic Valley High School graduate, Timothy received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego. He was a dedicated postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service for over 28 years,...

Harry Finkle Haney Jr.

Harry Finkle Haney Jr.

Oct 4, 2024

Harry Finkle Haney Jr., 86, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024. Surviving are his wife, Joy; son, Phillip (Kelly); and grandchildren, Lucas and Sophia. There will be no services.

Sandra Ann (Wilson) Zappia

Sandra Ann (Wilson) Zappia

Oct 4, 2024

Sandra Ann Wilson Zappia, 72, of Baldwinsville and formerly of Massena, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born in Massena on May 16, 1952 to Robert and Georgette (Rougeau) Wilson. 

Sandra graduated from Holy Family High School in 1970, the same year she married David Zappia. In 1974, she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from SUNY...

Duane K. Wadsworth Sr.

Duane K. Wadsworth Sr.

Oct 3, 2024

Duane K. Wadsworth Sr., 86, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully after a long illness, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.

Duane grew up on Onondaga Hill where he worked on his family's farm. At a young age, he understood the value of hard work and earning an...

Thomas George Koes

Thomas George Koes

Oct 3, 2024

Thomas Koes, 67, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Westhill High School. Having obtained a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oswego and a master's degree from Chapman University, Tom embarked on a fruitful career, working diligently at Crouse Hinds for over two decades before...

Karen Ann Roche

Karen Ann Roche

Oct 2, 2024

Karen Ann Roche, 77, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Upstate Community Hospital. Born and raised in Rome, NY, she settled in the Syracuse area in 1948. Karen was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary School. A communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, she worked with BCBS for over 35 years. Karen was an avid reader and could always...

Bruce Hill Needham

Bruce Hill Needham

Sep 30, 2024

Bruce Needham, 86, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Crouse Hospital. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, he graduated from West Genesee High School and achieved his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Bruce was a dedicated pharmacist who served his community for over four decades before retiring in...

Kathleen "Kay" Theresa Menton

Kathleen "Kay" Theresa Menton

Sep 27, 2024

Kathleen Menton, 88, of Roswell, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church.

Gloria Colleen Kollath

Gloria Colleen Kollath

Sep 24, 2024

Gloria Colleen Kollath, 85, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Reynoldsville, PA, on July 8, 1939, she later made Buffalo her home before finally finding her place in Syracuse. Gloria was a proud graduate of Tonawanda High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Throughout her adult...

Jasper Frankie Woody

Jasper Frankie Woody

Sep 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the death of Jasper Frankie Woody, a beloved husband, father, PaPa, brother and friend. He was a unique, one-of-a-kind person, who made this world a little better. For those of us who knew and loved Jasper, we can't imagine our world without him in it. He died at his home on Oneida...

Ruth S. Clift

Ruth S. Clift

Sep 24, 2024

Ruth S. Clift, 95, of Plainfield, IN, moved to Heaven on September 24, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. 

Ruth was born in Owl's Head, NY, and spent most of her years in Syracuse, NY, and Montgomery, AL. She was a 70-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Ruth was a...

Marilyn Josephine Lopez

Marilyn Josephine Lopez

Sep 23, 2024

Marilyn Josephine Lopez, 90, of Solvay, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Solvay area, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Marilyn cherished her family and enjoyed cooking. She centered her day around preparing delightful meals for family dinners.

Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Venancio; parents, Frank and Mary Daverso; and...

Loretta Jean (Schwoyer) Corcoran

Loretta Jean (Schwoyer) Corcoran

Sep 21, 2024

Loretta Jean (Schwoyer) Corcoran, 86, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she later moved to Syracuse where she and her husband, James, built a loving home and raised their family.

Loretta cherished making lasting memories by taking road trips, visiting family, playing bingo, and vacationing in Wildwood and Atlantic City,...

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