Obituaries

Michael R.  Reber

Michael R. Reber

Nov 24, 2021

Michael R. Reber, 48, of Central Square, passed away Wednesday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and attended SUNY Brockport. Mike was employed by Clinton’s Ditch Co-op Co. for two years and was formerly employed by Matt Roe - State Farm Insurance for 10 years. He was an...

Sheila  (Sewell) Lange

Sheila (Sewell) Lange

Nov 22, 2021

Sheila (Sewell) Lange, 88, of Camillus, passed away Monday at home. Born and raised in Utica, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1967. Sheila received her bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University and worked for over 15 years as executive assistant to the bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of CNY, retiring in 1998. She was a member of St....

Dorothy Adele Storms

Dorothy Adele Storms

Nov 20, 2021

Dorothy Storms was born May 20, 1931 to Stanley and Sophie Gryziec in Syracuse and passed away on Saturday after a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Dorothy was raised on the family farm full of vegetables and flowers which became her passion. Dorothy married Fred Storms on September 23, 1950 in Lakeland at the original Our Lady of...

Jeanne M. Huss

Jeanne M. Huss

Nov 18, 2021

Jeanne M. Huss, 67, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Syracuse to the late Charles and Ruth Taylor on February 10, 1954, she graduated from St. Lucy's Academy in 1972 and Maria Regina College in 1974. Jeanne was a dedicated preschool teacher at Sacred Heart School in Syracuse until its closure in 2002. She was...

Donald H. Beadling

Donald H. Beadling

Nov 18, 2021

Donald H. Beadling, 67, of Camillus, passed away Thursday. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and was a registered nurse for 35 years. After retiring in 2012, he was employed by Home Depot. Donald enjoyed his motorcycles and keeping a well-manicured lawn. Above all, he loved spending time with his...

Robert "Bob" R. Latham

Robert "Bob" R. Latham

Nov 16, 2021

Robert “Bob” R. Latham II, 67, of Baldwinsville, passed away Tuesday. Born in Binghamton, Bob moved to Syracuse where he married his high school sweetheart. A West Genesee High School graduate, he attended SUNY Oswego earning an MS in Advanced Technologies and a MBA. Bob spent his work life as a Professor of Mechanical Technology and Chair of the Applied...

Zane Jay McFadden, DDS

Zane Jay McFadden, DDS

Nov 15, 2021

Zane J. McFadden, DDS, of Camillus, died Monday, at the age of 75, after being struck by a car while crossing the street in downtown Syracuse. On August 13, 1946, he was born in Wellsville, NY, to Jay (John) McFadden and Marie Catherine Snyder. Zane graduated from Wellsville H.S. in 1964 and the University of Buffalo with a degree in...

Frederick M. Storms

Frederick M. Storms

Nov 15, 2021

Frederick M. Storms was born March 19, 1929, to Frederick U. and Ruth (Fogus) Storms in Syracuse and passed away after a long illness on Monday. Fred was a loving husband to his wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Gryziec), a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Dorothy and Fred were married in the original Lady of Peace Church in Lakeland. They...

Mary Polge

Mary Polge

Nov 14, 2021

Mary E. Polge, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2021. She was born in Syracuse to the late Howard and Elizabeth Flynn. Mary was a devoted Catholic and was proud to be a member of Most Holy Rosary parish where she spent many years volunteering for various activities. Mary worked for several insurance companies...

Michael Joseph Letizia, Jr.

Michael Joseph Letizia, Jr.

Nov 11, 2021

Michael Joseph Letizia, Jr., 52, of Camillus passed away November 11 at home. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, Michael resided in the Syracuse area since 1969. A West Genesee High School graduate, he attended Hudson Valley Community College and St. Elizabeth School of Radiologic Technology. Michael was employed as a MRI technologist for many years but most recently was a CDL...

Dr. Marie Barry

Dr. Marie Barry

Nov 11, 2021

On November 11, 2021, Dr. Marie Barry, 92, finally stopped to rest after a very spirited, loving, and faith-filled life. Having led her family in many a rousing song during her lifetime, it was only fitting that she spent her final hours listening to their earnest though less skillful versions of her favorite tunes. Marie was born, as she liked...

Virginia "Ginny" Prochna

Virginia "Ginny" Prochna

Nov 11, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Prochna, 89, of Skaneateles passed away Thursday. Ginny was predeceased by her parents Kosta and Bess Dina. Surviving are her son, Gary; daughter-in-law Jennifer and grandchildren, Sierra, Ryan and Ava of Skaneateles. Services are private. Contributions may be made to Crouse Health Foundation, 7th floor Perinatal Services, 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210

David William Jenks

David William Jenks

Nov 9, 2021

David William Jenks, 74, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at home. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, David attended West Genesee High School. At age 15, he began working with antique lighting, which became his passion and led to owning his own business, becoming a prominent antique lighting consultant around the nation. David co-founded Syracuse Antiques Exchange, enjoyed cooking, gardening, scuba...

Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Melnichuk

Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Melnichuk

Nov 9, 2021

Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Melnichuk, 65, of Camillus passed away Tuesday peacefully, surrounded by his family. Born in Ukraine, he moved to the Syracuse area in September of 1999. Aleksandr was a member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Employed by Stickley Furniture, Aleksandr was supposed to retire in December but has now retired to heaven. Surviving are his wife of 41...

William Harold Wild

William Harold Wild

Nov 8, 2021

William H. Wild, 73 of North Syracuse, passed away Monday. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Ella. Surviving are his brothers, Donald Wild and David Wild and sister, Judy Peterson. Services will be private.

James  H. Martin

James H. Martin

Nov 7, 2021

James H. Martin, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away Sunday. Born in Malone, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area before moving to Charlotte, N.C. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany. James worked as an electrician, and enjoyed bowling and golfing. James was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Loretta Martin; and brother-in-law,...

Kristen E. Lape

Kristen E. Lape

Nov 2, 2021

Kristen E. Lape, 44, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Walton, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1992. A graduate of West Genesee High School, Kristen earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans. She was employed as an analyst for National Grid. Kristen enjoyed kickboxing, loved spending time with...

Sofiya Levandovskaya

Sofiya Levandovskaya

Nov 1, 2021

Sofiya Levandovskaya, 84, of Camillus, passed away Monday. Born in Ozerianka, Ternopil Obl., Ukraine, she moved to the United States in 1996. Sofiya was a member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Sofiya was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Andrey Levandovskiy and two brothers. Surviving are her son, Vladimir (Daniella) Levandovski; daughter, Lydia (Gene) Mostriansky; five grandchildren; 10...

Miki Moreira

Miki Moreira

Oct 30, 2021

Miki Moreira, 97, of Solvay, passed away Saturday at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of Solvay, she was a 1942 graduate of Solvay High School and retired in 1973 after 25 years with GE. She was a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church. She enjoyed feeding stray animals, baking and crocheting. Miki had many friendships with her neighbors in Solvay. Her...

Bonnie M.  Aupperle

Bonnie M. Aupperle

Oct 25, 2021

Bonnie M. Aupperle, 73, of Marcellus, passed away Monday at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, she resided in Guilderland until moving to Syracuse in 1970. A graduate of Guilderland High School, she received a Bachelor’s degree from The College of Saint Rose and a Master’s in Elementary Education from...

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