Obituaries
Vincent Lynn Lawyer
Dec 14, 2019
Vincent Lynn Lawyer, 26, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Saturday. Born in Rochester, he moved to the Syracuse area in 2012. Vince was an Army veteran. He was a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. Vince was employed as a funeral director with Buranich Funeral Home for seven years, where he took great pride in...
Eileen A. Wykes
Dec 9, 2019
Eileen A. Wykes, 94, affectionately known as “Cooker,” of Camillus and Lake George, NY passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on September 20, 1925 in Albany to the late Dr. William and Elizabeth Burns. After graduating from the Academy of Holy Names, Eileen was the first...
Elizabeth "Liz" M. Purdy
Dec 9, 2019
Elizabeth "Liz" M. Purdy, 89, of Camillus, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at Loretto. Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, she lived several years in the Colonie area of Albany before moving to Camillus. She was a 1948 graduate of New Paltz Central High School and received her bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz in 1952. Elizabeth taught fourth grade...
John Michael Mallore
Dec 8, 2019
John Michael Mallore, 56, of Cicero, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School where he was an accomplished athlete. John was a Marine Corps veteran and truck driver with Gypsum Trucking and Paragon Environmental Construction. He enjoyed playing softball, working on vehicles and was an...
Evelyn Margaretha (Wilkens) Ackerman
Dec 8, 2019
Evelyn Margaretha (Wilkens) Ackerman, passed away at the age of 89 surrounded by her family on December 8, 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC due to complications after surgery. She was born on September 27, 1930 in Brooklyn. She lived in NYC before residing in Syracuse for 25 years and then settled in North Carolina for 40 years. Evelyn worked for bakeries...
Michalina "Mickey" A. Meaker
Dec 8, 2019
Michalina “Mickey” A. Meaker, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Francis House. Born in Lilly, PA, she moved to Syracuse in the 1950s. A graduate of West Genesee High School, Mickey was a cosmetologist and hairdresser. She was also employed with Chappell’s, Wilson’s and Bon-Ton, where she fit breast cancer survivors with prosthetic lingerie. Mickey enjoyed...
Arleita Z. Wieczorek
Dec 7, 2019
Arleita Z. Wieczorek, 89, of Camillus, having lived a full, generous life of service, entered her new life on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Masonic Care Community in Utica. She was born in Solvay on August 4, 1930 to Violet and Joseph Zamiarski. Active in school and industrious at work, she started working at the young age of 13 for...
Franklin W. Stephan
Dec 6, 2019
Franklin W. Stephan, 94, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at University Hospital. Born in Buffalo, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Frank was an Army veteran and proudly served in World War II in both the European and Pacific Theatres. He was employed with Black and Decker for over 40 years. Frank...
Francis J. "Fran" Scanlon
Dec 5, 2019
Francis J. “Fran” Scanlon, 80, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy. Fran was an Air Force veteran. He was employed with P&C Foods for 39 years and was a bus driver with the West Genesee School District. Fran was a communicant of Holy...
Nancy J. Fik
Dec 3, 2019
Nancy J. Fik, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus after a long illness. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was a 1955 graduate of St. Patrick's School. Nancy retired in 1991 after 34 years with the NY Telephone Co. An avid reader, she also enjoyed crocheting and going to the Turning...
Elizabeth Ann Sheldon
Dec 3, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Sheldon, 71, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of The Convent School. Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree from SUNY Oswego and her master's degrees from SUNY Cortland and the University of North Dakota. She taught at North...
Henry R. Walsh
Dec 3, 2019
Henry “Hank” “Harry” Walsh, 83, of Camillus, left us on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to join the love of his life. Born in Peoria, IL, he was the son of Raphael and Beatrice Walsh. A graduate of Syracuse University School of Management, Henry taught in the SUNY system and retired from Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. He proudly served four years...
Mary M. Backus
Dec 1, 2019
Mary M. Backus, 49, of Kirkville, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School. Mary loved doing crafts and spending time with her dogs and family. Mary was predeceased by her parents and grandparents. Surviving are her husband of 23 years, Lawrence; daughter, Emily...
Barbara Irene (Tilburg) Gribble
Nov 30, 2019
Barbara Irene (Tilburg) Gribble, 93, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on October 16, 1926 to the late Lester and Gabriella Tilburg in North Central Pennsylvania. She grew up under the care of her grandparents in the town of Emporium, PA. After graduating high school, Barbara married Alvin...
Frances T. (Pullano) Tienken
Nov 27, 2019
Frances T. (Pullano) Tienken, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at home. Born and raised in Syracuse and Camillus, she was employed part-time for 15 years with Dey Bros. She was a 54-year member and past president of the Fairmount Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and also of the Onondaga County Fireman’s Ladies Auxiliary. Frances was predeceased by her loving husband,...
Kathleen Laura (Casey) Fox
Nov 27, 2019
Kathleen Laura (Casey) Fox, 64, of Camillus, was called home by our Lord into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was a loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. Born in Syracuse, Kathleen was a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School and was employed with Hartford Insurance Co. for over 25 years. A devout Catholic, she...
Helen (Vodek) Crossett
Nov 27, 2019
Helen (Vodek) Crossett, 83, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Loretto. Born in Oswego and raised in Warners, she graduated from Warners High School. Helen was in the restaurant business for 50 years and owned several restaurants with her husband. She enjoyed traveling to NYC, Spain, Ireland and Aruba and especially loved spending weekends at Fair Haven....
Nancy E. Cummo
Nov 26, 2019
Nancy E. Cummo, 84, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at The Commons on St. Anthony. A lifetime resident of the Split Rock area, she was a graduate of Marcellus High School. Nancy loved animals, especially birds and gardening. Above all, she loved spending time with family and friends. Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Samuel; and parents,...
Anita L. Wavercak
Nov 24, 2019
Anita L. Wavercak, 69, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. Surviving are her children, James (Misty), Mary (Larry) Backus and Amy (Chris) Sponable; and seven grandchildren. There will be no services.
Robert G. Freeman
Nov 22, 2019
Robert G. Freeman, 72, of Camillus, lost his battle with Agent Orange and multiple cancers on Friday, November 22, 2019. Bob was born in Buffalo on May 28, 1947 to the late Edward and Rachel Freeman. He graduated from Le Roy High School and Oswego State. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Bob worked at Bank of...
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