Obituaries
William "Bill" J. Upwood Jr.
Aug 13, 2020
William "Bill" J. Upwood Jr., 83, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born and raised in Highland Park, MI, he moved to the Syracuse area in 1966. Bill graduated from De La Salle Collegiate High School and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Detroit. He retired after working many years at WCNY public...
Mitch Slater
Aug 9, 2020
Mitch Slater, 68, of Syracuse, passed away at home in the loving arms of his wife, Linda, after a one-year battle with cancer. Mitch grew up in Borodino and loved being a drummer. He relocated to Houma, LA in 1978 where he built bridges, worked in construction and learned the art of cabinet making. He returned home to his family...
Ingrid Rahavy
Aug 8, 2020
Ingrid Sälgerstam Rahavy, 96, of Camillus, formerly of Schenectady, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Iroquois Nursing Home. Ingrid was born in Fröseke, Sweden to the late Ruth and Julius Sälgerstam in 1924. Prior to coming to the US in 1965, Ingrid worked as a model in Copenhagen, Denmark. During her years in Schenectady, Ingrid was part of the...
Peter David Wiggins
Aug 8, 2020
Peter David Wiggins, 57, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. Born in Buffalo, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area. Peter was predeceased by his parents, William and Gladys Wiggins. Surviving are his sisters, Cheryl (Peter) Buechi of Cheektowaga and Janine (Jay) Hunt-Jackson of Lockport; brothers, Thomas (Tina) Wiggins of Leicester and Charles (Linda O’Neill)...
Anne E. Petrocci
Aug 7, 2020
Anne E. Petrocci, 97, of Solvay, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Anne was born on July 14, 1923 in Germany and migrated to the US with her family when she was 18 months old. She had a normal childhood but growing up in the Depression was difficult. Anne met her husband to be, John, and they married in 1943....
Merle H. (Baker) Piraino
Aug 7, 2020
Merle H. Piraino, 89, of Camillus, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Francis House. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Central High School. Merle was employed for 23 years with Onondaga County before retiring in 1997 and worked part-time at Raymour & Flanigan. She volunteered at Francis House and Community Hospital and was...
Judith "Judy" Boas
Aug 6, 2020
Judith “Judy” Boas, 74, of Angier, NC, formerly of Syracuse, passed away August 6. Born and raised in Syracuse, she moved to New Jersey in 1966 and retired to North Carolina in 1997. A graduate of Valley High School, Judy was employed with AT&T in Bedminster, NJ for 15 years and US LEC in Charlotte, NC for 18 years. She...
Gilbert "Jack" Brennan
Aug 4, 2020
Gilbert “Jack” Brennan, 72, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Westhill High School. Jack was a corrections officer with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Dept. for over 20 years before retiring in 1989. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church...
Janet M. Annis
Aug 3, 2020
Janet M. Annis, 97, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. Born in Biskupice, Germany, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1948. Janet retired after 30 years as a nurse with Rayfield Agency in East Syracuse. An active communicant of Holy Family Church, she served as Eucharistic minister, treasurer for the Ladies...
Michael A. Luke
Aug 2, 2020
Michael A. Luke, 60, of Warners, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School. Michael was employed with Ryder and previously owned Luke Transport. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with family. Michael was predeceased by his...
Brett Michael Colvin
Jul 28, 2020
Brett Michael Colvin, 24, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 due to injuries sustained in a swimming accident. He was a lifetime resident of the Camillus area. A graduate of West Genesee High School, Brett attended Alfred University and OCC. He was employed as a supervisor at Harbor Freight and previously worked at Costco. He was a communicant...
David A. Farruggio Sr.
Jul 27, 2020
David A. Farruggio Sr., 62, of Canastota, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 27, 2020. David was born on December 13, 1957 to the late Joseph and Martha Farruggio. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are his significant other of 27 years; daughters, Jessica and Miranda (Steven); sons, David Jr. (Caitlin), Pete (Katelyn),...
Michael G. Natoli
Jul 27, 2020
Michael G. Natoli, 67, of Geddes, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at University Hospital. Born in Geneva, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area. A graduate of Westhill High School, Michael was employed with Shoppingtown Mall for 10 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and member of the Solvay Tigers A.C., where he enjoyed playing...
Theresa A. Canestrare
Jul 27, 2020
Theresa A. Canestrare, 65, of Camillus, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School and earned her associate degree from OCC. Theresa was employed with St. Joseph’s Hospital for 39 years before retiring in 2012. She was an avid reader,...
Penny Widrick
Jul 22, 2020
Penny Widrick, 83, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home. Born in Warren, PA, she lived in Buffalo before moving to Camillus in 1960. Penny was employed with Hills Department Store for 16 years and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at the Elks Lodge. Penny enjoyed baking, reading, knitting, crocheting, and doing puzzles, but above...
Helen Mary Parsons
Jul 19, 2020
Helen Mary Parsons, 89, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Belle Island, Newfoundland, Helen moved to the US in 1958. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with family. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Gerald in 2016; sons, Mario in 1958 and Douglas in 2012; son-in-law, Louis Everding in 2009; one sister; and...
Beverly Chiavara
Jul 18, 2020
Beverly Chiavara, 73, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. A graduate of East High School in Auburn, Beverly earned her Bachelor of Education from Oklahoma City University and attended SU. She was a teacher for over 25 years and was employed with West Genesee High School before retiring in...
Gerald "Jerry" Hard
Jul 14, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Hard, 72, of Lakeland, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of Lakeland, he was a graduate of Solvay High School and earned his associate degree from Watertown School of Commerce. Jerry was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed with New Process Gear for 31...
Dorothy Ann Roulston
Jul 10, 2020
Dorothy Ann Roulston, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. She was born and raised in Wakefield, MA and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. Dorothy was employed with the West Genesee School District as a teacher’s assistant for over 15 years. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. An avid golfer, Dorothy...
Ralph C. Best
Jul 10, 2020
Ralph C. Best, 93, of Baldwinsville, passed away Friday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Rochester, he was raised in Castile and Auburn before moving to Syracuse. Ralph was a graduate of Auburn High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University. A World War II and Korean War US Army Air Corps Veteran, he was employed with Niagara Mohawk...
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