Obituaries
Richard R. Valladares
Jun 22, 2021
Richard R. Valladares, 84, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at University Hospital. Born in Trinidad, he moved to Long Island in 1949 and Syracuse in 1950. Richard was an Army veteran and graduate of Vocational High School. He worked 36 years in the elevator industry for Haughton Elevator Co., Millar Elevator Industries and retired from Schindler Elevator...
Barbara M. Goldych
Jun 22, 2021
Barbara M. Goldych, 92, of Camillus, passed peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2021. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a secretary at Split Rock Elementary School for over 20 years. Barbara enjoyed spending time at the lake, traveling extensively with friends and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of 70 years, Michael; daughter,...
Lawrence A. Houghmaster
Jun 20, 2021
Lawrence A. Houghmaster, 65 of Jordan, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospital. Born in Utica, he moved to Camillus in 1986. Larry was an auto mechanic and NYS auto inspector with Car & Brake Automotive for ten years and had over 35 years in the automotive industry. Larry’s hobbies included camping, working on cars, car shows...
Mary Ellen Colucy
Jun 20, 2021
Mary Ellen Colucy, 79, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she completed undergraduate studies from Le Moyne College and earned her Master’s in Education from SUNY Cortland. Mary Ellen was a primary schoolteacher at St. Patrick’s School and St. John Ukrainian Catholic School for many...
Marcus Albert Valerino
Jun 19, 2021
On June 19, 2021, Marcus Albert Valerino, 30, of Syracuse, was taken to Heaven far too soon, following a hard-fought battle with substance use disorder. He was a very loving loyal man and had a wonderful sense of humor. Marcus had many interests including observing weather patterns, soccer, snowboarding, skateboarding, golfing and playing guitar. He was a 2009 graduate of...
Douglas D. Currie
Jun 18, 2021
Douglas D. Currie, 95, of Baldwinsville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place. Born in Buffalo, he was raised in Syracuse and moved to Camillus in 1955, where he met his neighbors who would become lifelong friends. He most recently resided in Baldwinsville. Doug was a graduate of Cathedral Academy and a Navy veteran of...
Marjorie C. Gotch
Jun 15, 2021
Marjorie C. Gotch, 98, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday. Born in Rossie, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1950. Marjorie was employed with KeyBank for 23 years before retiring in 1999. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Marjorie loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, Michael; and son, Michael L....
Donna Louise Buza
Jun 14, 2021
On June 14, Donna Louise Buza joined her husband in Heaven at the age of 71 after fighting through several difficult health issues. She passed peacefully in hospice care. Donna was predeceased by her husband, Rich; parents, Louise (Cornish) and Nicholas Notko; as well as many loved family members and friends. Donna is survived by her children, Tammy (Wayne) LaFluer,...
Paul V. Nesterowicz
Jun 12, 2021
Paul V. Nesterowicz, 85, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at University Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Paul graduated from Lincoln Junior High School and received his associate degree from CCBI. He was an Army and Navy veteran of the Korean War. Paul was employed with the Sheetmetal Workers Local 58 for over...
Margaret Rose (DeBellis) Janaro
Jun 7, 2021
Margaret Rose (DeBellis) Janaro, 89, of Fairmount, passed away Monday at Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place. Born in the Bronx, she graduated from Bronx High School and moved to Syracuse in 1956. Margaret retired in 1997 from Upstate Medical Parking Center. She was formerly employed with the New York Telephone Co. and also worked as a bookkeeper. She was a...
Marian L. Hibbard
Jun 6, 2021
Marian L. Hibbard, 96, of East Syracuse, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Loretto. Born in Utica, she was raised in Bath. Marian married her husband, Arland and then moved to Prattsburgh in 1944, lived in New Jersey for 13 years and then moved back to the Syracuse area in 2001. Marian was a member of West Genesee Hills...
Joanne Rose Hart
Jun 3, 2021
Joanne Rose Hart, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born in Colorado Springs, she was raised in Nebraska and lived most of her live in Seattle before moving to Syracuse to be closer to her family. Joanne was a woman of strong faith. Surviving are her daughter, Denise Hart of Baldwinsville; nieces, Kathleen (Vladimiro) Hart-Zavoli, Jeanne Hart...
Dolores Burgess
May 31, 2021
On a beautiful Memorial Day morning, the Lord called back Dolores Burgess to his kingdom. Dolores was born on August 24, 1940 as Dolores Dlugozima, daughter of the late Stanley and Sofia Dlugozima and sister of the late Stanley Jr. Dolores grew up on the east side of town where she met Richard Burgess and was married at the age...
Rudolph "Rudy" Laufer
May 29, 2021
Rudolph “Rudy” Laufer, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday. He was born on July 5, 1927 to the late Joseph and Nora (Baron) Laufer. Rudy served in the Navy during WW II. He was a window and door installer for Leo A. Kline for over 40 years. He is survived by his daughter, Sue Ridgeway; niece and caregiver, Kathy Petrocci;...
Thomas R. Gulgert
May 27, 2021
Thomas R. Gulgert, 78, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 27, 2021. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Le Moyne College. Thomas worked for the county for over 20 years before retiring in 2005. He was a...
Barbara A. Schramm
May 26, 2021
Barbara A. Schramm, 92, a long-time resident of Camillus, died on May 26, 2021 at Crouse Hospital, after a short illness. She attended Syracuse University where she met and subsequently married her beloved husband, Hank W. Schramm, who predeceased her. They enjoyed 61 wonderful years together. Among her many interests, Barbara actively advocated for animals and rescued many cats and...
Louis A. Melillo
May 25, 2021
Louis A. Melillo, 91, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Born and raised in Brockway, PA, he served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and then settled in Syracuse. Louis graduated from Brockway High School and was employed with Pitney Bowes for 25 years before retiring in 1987. He was a communicant and head usher of...
Ramona T. Furness
May 23, 2021
Ramona T. Furness, 76, of Solvay, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Crouse Hospital. Born and raised in Malone, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1984. Ramona attended Franklin Academy High School and earned her associate degree in nursing from North Country Community College. She was a licensed practical nurse for over 40 years. Ramona was a caretaker...
Maureen Polech-Marion
May 22, 2021
Maureen Polech-Marion, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at home. She was a gifted writer who earned a scholarship to SU through the School Press Institute. A longtime public servant, she spent 36 years with the US Postal Service, leading public relations efforts across the Northeast, including proudly delivering relief after Hurricanes Sandy and Maria and working on...
Lori Jean Janisch
May 20, 2021
Lori Jean Janisch, 65, of Cicero, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jacksonville, NC, she moved to Syracuse in 1968. Lori graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Cortland State University. She was a kindergarten teacher at Edward Smith School for 33 years...
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