Obituaries
Kathleen Ruane Tompkins
Apr 20, 2021
Kathleen Ruane Tompkins, 64, of Syracuse, broke free of the bonds of ALS while surrounded by her loving family at home. Her soul now soars to the music of the eternal. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she earned her master’s degree from Le Moyne College. Kathy taught in the Westhill School District for 24 years. Over her 40-year career, she...
Nancy I. Beil
Apr 19, 2021
Nancy I. Beil, 60, of Camillus, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Francis House. A lifetime resident of Upstate New York, she lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes and Central New York areas. Nancy received her Bachelor of Nursing and master’s in elementary education from SU and Master of Science in Nursing from SUNY Upstate Medical...
Joan C. Clary
Apr 19, 2021
Joan C. Clary, 89, of Camillus, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 after living a full and productive life. She was born on August 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL and was raised in Iowa. Joan moved to Syracuse in 1954 after marrying Robert Clary. She helped bring a number of lives into this world as a registered nurse working...
Dorothy "Dottie" Montgomery
Apr 16, 2021
Dorothy “Dottie” Montgomery, 95, of Fairmount, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at O’Brien Road Senior Apartments. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she graduated from Vocational High School. Dottie was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a former member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and cooking. Dottie loved spending time with her...
Richard "Red" J. Flaherty
Apr 14, 2021
Richard “Red” J. Flaherty, 85, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Solvay High School. Richard was an Army veteran and retired from Allied Chemical. He served as the steward for the Camillus Elks Lodge and retired (again) as a school bus...
Ann Regina (Tague) Byrne
Apr 13, 2021
Ann Regina (Tague) Byrne, 83, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Francis House. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Ann graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1956 and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years at St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Camillus, retiring in 2015....
Thomas James Murphy Sr.
Apr 13, 2021
Thomas James Murphy Sr., 96, of Camillus, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Thomas was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and Syracuse University and pursued a career in education. Thomas loved literature, music, movies, painting, golf and always learning something new. A loving husband, father, grandfather...
Jean Marie (Morlock) Whelan
Apr 11, 2021
Jean Marie (Morlock) Whelan, 84, of Camillus, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday at Francis House, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Jersey, she lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. Jean graduated from Most Holy Rosary and earned a bachelor’s degree from Marymount College. She was a former French teacher in the West...
Donald Henry Marcellus
Apr 5, 2021
Donald Henry Marcellus, of Louisville, CO, passed away on April 5, 2021. He was born in Syracuse to Donald C. and Carol (Hixson) Marcellus on December 11, 1950. Don founded and owned JE and S Video, Boulder Colorado for over 30 years. He enjoyed his dogs, painting, people and cherished time with family and friends on Otisco Lake. He will...
Jean K. (Neagle) Schulte
Apr 5, 2021
Jean K. (Neagle) Schulte, 67, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, April, 5, 2021 at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Alaska from 1984 to 2002, Oregon from 2002 to 2009 and then moved back to Syracuse in 2009. Jean attended St. Patrick High School and Corcoran High School, from which she graduated. She...
Gloria R. Renkert
Apr 4, 2021
Gloria R. Renkert, 88, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at University Hospital. Born and raised in Nunda, she lived in Rochester and then retired to Sodus Bay before moving to the Syracuse area. Gloria graduated from Nunda High School and earned her associate degree from Rochester Business Institute. She was employed with Eastman Kodak for over 20 years. An avid...
John B. Strait Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
John B. Strait Jr., 83, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. John fought a hard and courageous battle with cancer. John was born in 1937 in Syracuse to the late Benjamin and Marie Strait. He graduated from Camillus High School and attended Hobart and Cortland College. John served in the US...
Richard "Rick" Williams
Mar 30, 2021
Richard “Rick” Williams, 68, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifetime resident of Syracuse. He grew up in Auburn and in his early 20’s ventured off to California with his soon to be wife, Sue. During his time in California, Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from San Diego...
Alpha Mae Kshyna
Mar 30, 2021
Alpha Mae Kshyna, 80, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pelican Rapids, MN, she later moved to the Syracuse area. She was a graduate of Pelican Rapids High School and earned her associate degree from Fargo North Dakota. Alpha was formerly employed with CIS Corporation but spent most of...
Helene Nesterowicz
Mar 29, 2021
Helene Nesterowicz, 85, of Camillus, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. Born and raised in Paris, France, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1958. Helene was employed with the Syracuse City School District for 25 years before retiring in 1999 and previously worked for 3M in France. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of...
Elizabeth Rose Ladouceur
Mar 28, 2021
Elizabeth Rose Ladouceur, 80, of Solvay, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 28, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Elizabeth was born and raised in Syracuse. She graduated from Vocational High School and attended Bryant & Stratton College. Elizabeth worked at Walds Sales for 18 years and Solvay Electric Supply for 20 years. Elizabeth loved...
Edward J. Tracy
Mar 28, 2021
Edward J. Tracy, 76, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was a graduate of Vocational High School. Edward was employed as a computer operator with Marine Midland Bank in North Syracuse, lieutenant with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Special Deputy Unit and retired as a security officer from National Grid....
Nada Dimovski
Mar 24, 2021
Nada Dimovski, 89, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bitola, Macedonia, she moved to the US in 1959. Nada worked in technical coursework in Serbia, a silk factory in Bitola and A.E. Nettleton Co. in the US. Nada and her husband, Boris were the founding members of St. George...
Warren C. Ward
Mar 21, 2021
Warren C. Ward, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday morning at home. Born on March 16, 1944 on the Onondaga Nation, Snipe Clan, he was raised in Syracuse. Warren was a hard worker throughout his lifetime. He was employed with the Local #195 as a commercial roofer for over 50 years, having served as past president. He enjoyed watching and...
John E. Bennett
Mar 20, 2021
John E. Bennett of Greece NY passed away on March 20 2021 at the age of 90. John was an accomplished musician and artist as well as a great thinker always delving into the great mysteries of our time. Reading books on cutting edge theories of philosophy, music, science, chemistry, ohysics and even genetics all of which he applied to...
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