Obituaries

Tina (Church) Olszewski

Tina (Church) Olszewski

Jul 10, 2022

Tina (Church) Olszewski, 65, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at home. Born and raised in Auburn, she was a graduate of Auburn High School, and St. Joseph's College of Nursing. Tina moved to Syracuse in 1977 where she was a registered nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital for six years and was previously employed at Arthritis Health Associates as a clinical...

Karen Bonner Finnerty

Karen Bonner Finnerty

Jul 5, 2022

Karen Bonner Finnerty, 55, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at home. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was a graduate of Fowler High School. Karen was a beloved wife, mother and most recently, her favorite title of grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren in her backyard.

Surviving are her loving husband of 14 years, Sean...

Sharon R. Deitz

Sharon R. Deitz

Jul 5, 2022

Sharon R. Deitz, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was a graduate of Central Technical High School and communicant of Holy Family Church. Sharon was a life member of the Baldwinsville VFW Post #153 Auxilary and Mattydale American Legion Post #1832. She enjoyed playing bingo and...

Joan M. Myles

Joan M. Myles

Jul 5, 2022

Joan M. (Curulla) Myles, 90, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at home. Born in Oneida, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Williams) Curulla.

Following graduation from Oneida High School and college, she was employed at Dey Brothers as a buyer.

Throughout her life, Joan enjoyed sunsets on the shore of Lake Ontario, walking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, the...

Peter Meluni

Peter Meluni

Jul 1, 2022

Peter Meluni, 73, of Camillus, passed away Friday at his home. A longtime resident of Syracuse, he came to the United States from Anagni, Italy at age 12. He was a 1967 graduate of Baldwinsville Academy and graduated from The Hiram Scott College (Nebraska) in 1971. Peter was extremely active in Camillus youth sports, coaching baseball and basketball from 1983-1992....

Terry "Taras" Burak

Terry "Taras" Burak

Jun 30, 2022

Terry “Taras” Burak, 70, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Francis House. Born in New Orleans, LA, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area. A 1969 graduate of Bishop Ludden High School, Terry earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport and his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Le Moyne College. He was the purchasing manager at...

James D. "Jim" Dusart Sr.

James D. "Jim" Dusart Sr.

Jun 26, 2022

James D. “Jim” Dusart Sr., 85, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Elderwood at Liverpool, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse, he moved to Camillus in 1945 and was a faithful parishioner and former usher at St. Joseph’s Church. Jim was a self-made man, quitting his job in 1968 to start his own tree nursery named Red Oak...

Eleanor Helen Hunt

Eleanor Helen Hunt

Jun 22, 2022

Eleanor “Ellie” B. Hunt, 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, June 22. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 3, 1930 to Esther V. and Lloyd M. Barnett.

Ellie was a wonderful mom to her four children, who always knew they were loved and supported and appreciated all that she taught...

James Francis Lynet Jr.

James Francis Lynet Jr.

Jun 22, 2022

James F. Lynet Jr., 84, of Liverpool, passed away Wednesday at Matthew House, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Utica, October 23, 1937, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lynet. He graduated from New Hartford Central School in 1956, followed by Niagara University. He was employed by GMAC as a finance supervisor for over...

Martha "Marty" Jane Cuddy

Martha "Marty" Jane Cuddy

Jun 21, 2022

Martha Jane Cuddy, 88, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Conneaut, Ohio, she moved to Syracuse in 1959 after getting married. A graduate of Conneaut High School, Marty received her bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University and master’s degree from Niagara University. She was employed as a teacher for many years, finishing...

Brian J. Madlin

Brian J. Madlin

Jun 21, 2022

Brian J. Madlin, 75, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at home. Born and raised in Syracuse, he moved to California before returning to Syracuse in 2008. He was a graduate of West Genesee High School. While residing in California, Brian held several management positions in hospitality which include Yesterday’s in Westwood, Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Viceroy Hotel, both in Santa...

Michael  Robert Linton

Michael Robert Linton

Jun 20, 2022

Michael Robert Linton, 24, of Camillus, passed away Monday, June 20 in Boston, MA. He was born in Columbia, MD and lived in Camillus since 2004. He was a graduate of West Genesee High School where he was a member of the symphony, and varsity lacrosse and wrestling teams. Michael received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of...

Caroline (Lavigne) Redmond

Caroline (Lavigne) Redmond

Jun 20, 2022

Caroline (Lavigne) Redmond, 85, of Fairmount, passed away Monday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Alburg Springs, VT, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1947. Caroline was a graduate of Central High School and attended Syracuse University. She owned Unique Designs Manufacturing Company for over 10 years. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church and...

Patrick G. Germinio

Patrick G. Germinio

Jun 18, 2022

Patrick G. Germinio, 65, of Camillus, passed away Saturday at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Syracuse, he grew up in Warners and ran his own janitorial business. Patrick was a car and motorcycle enthusiast, racing with his nephews and attending car shows. He relished his time in Florida, doing yard work, going to the casinos to...

Florence (Bertollini) Fabrizio

Florence (Bertollini) Fabrizio

Jun 18, 2022

Florence (Bertollini) Fabrizio, 94, of Syracuse, passed away, with family by her side on Saturday. Born January 4, 1928, in Baldwinsville, she was a lifetime resident of Syracuse. Flo, "Bounce", loved visiting with her children and grandchildren, enjoying the sun on her deck, working in her yard, spending time in her kitchen sipping her tea, and baking her delicious bread...

Gerardo "Gerry" Mastronardi

Gerardo "Gerry" Mastronardi

Jun 18, 2022

Gerardo “Gerry” Mastronardi, 69, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born in Torrice, Italy, he immigrated to New York City in 1975 before moving to the Syracuse area in 1980. He was a painting contractor who owned and operated GM Decorating for 38 years. His accomplishments in...

Mary J. Hayes

Mary J. Hayes

Jun 16, 2022

Mary J. Hayes, 92, of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday at Stonespring Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Schenectady, she moved to Ohio in the mid-80s. Mary was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked at the NYS Comptroller’s Office for 20 years. She enjoyed taking scenic drives and working on puzzles. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and...

Carol A. Cohen

Carol A. Cohen

Jun 15, 2022

Carol A. Cohen, 68, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Brooklyn, she moved to Colonia, NJ, then moved to Camillus in 1982. She enjoyed her time with ARC as a habilitation specialist for many years. Carol was a talented florist and gardener, who loved drawing, music, and dancing. She looked forward to her weekly Belgian waffle sundae,...

Anne K. Romano

Anne K. Romano

Jun 13, 2022

Anne K. Romano, 90, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Camillus, passed away Monday, peacefully at home with her daughters by her side. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus before moving to South Carolina in 2020. She was a 1949 graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School. Anne was employed by General Electric Co., Burns Real Estate, Plainville Turkey...

Linda Louise Martin

Linda Louise Martin

Jun 10, 2022

Linda Louise Martin, 73, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. Born in Sioux City, IA, she moved to California and graduated from Oakland High School. Linda worked as a loan officer for the Federal Bureau of Education for over 30 years. After retiring April 1, 2011, Linda moved to New York. She enjoyed quilting and handstitching for newborn babies...

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