Obituaries
De Shu "Lizzie" Chen
Apr 6, 2020
De Shu “Lizzie” Chen, beloved wife, mother, friend, teacher and Nana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by loved ones. De Shu was born on July 23, 1925 in Shao Xing City, China. She graduated from St. John’s University, Shanghai and went on to pursue a career as a well...
Jordan Frary
Apr 5, 2020
Jordan Frary, 27, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 when a deer collided with his motorcycle. A 2011 graduate of Westhill High School, Jordan attended Onondaga Community College and was employed as a security equipment technician with Ber-National Controls, Inc. Jordan was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Joan DiRaddo; and paternal grandfather, Donald Frary. Surviving are his...
Shirley K. Corey
Apr 3, 2020
Shirley K. Corey, 90, of Camillus, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Iroquois Nursing Home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Onondaga Central and attended Powelson Business Institute. Shirley was employed for over 30 years as a secretary and retired from Upstate University Hospital. She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church...
Carol Turner
Mar 31, 2020
Carol Lee Turner, 68, of Skaneateles, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. Born in East Orange, NJ, she lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. Carol enjoyed getting her nails done, playing cards and attending Day Habilitation. Above all, she loved Sunday dinners with her family and special friends at the Donnelly’s....
Helene Miglierina
Mar 29, 2020
Helene Miglierina, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, March 29 surrounded by the love of Charlie, her husband of 60 years and daughters, Linda and Jane by her side. Helene spent her childhood in New York City, growing up in Greenwich Village with her parents, Andy and Mary Badaracco, along with her extended family. Helene met her future husband at her...
Mary "Marie" Calabretta
Mar 29, 2020
Mary “Marie” Calabretta passed away March 29, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born Mary Victoria Ross outside of Oneida, NY to Benjamin and Antonette on August 4, 1917. Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, playing Bridge and other card games with family and friends, and taking long Sunday drives to find that out-of-the-way diner or restaurant to try....
Virginia E. Cappuccilli
Mar 28, 2020
Virginia E. Cappuccilli, 96, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Cunningham Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she moved to Camillus in 1986. She was born on July 17, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Steve and Thalia Evans. A graduate of Syracuse Central High School and Powelson Business Institute, she...
Lisa Chatfield
Mar 27, 2020
Lisa Chatfield, 61, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on March 27, 2020. She was a loving and wonderful mother to her son and best friend, Patrick Calkins. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, she was a devoted parishioner of Holy Family Church and graduate of Syracuse University. Lisa was a member of the Patrick's Dry Cleaning family of Hawley Ave. Lisa...
Anita Przewlocki (Long) Kallfelz
Mar 26, 2020
Anita Przewlocki (Long) Kallfelz March 26, 2020 Anita Przewlocki (Long) Kallfelz, 76, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL. Born and raised in Syracuse, she made it her home, graduating from St. John the Evangelist High School and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing. She received her bachelor's degree from Utica College. Anita was employed...
Judith "Judy" Dattellas
Mar 25, 2020
Judith “Judy” Dattellas, 78, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised on the Northside of Syracuse, she was a graduate of North High School. Judy was employed with the West Genesee Central School District as a teacher’s aide and Wilmorite as an administrative assistant. She loved MacKenzie-Childs, dogs and cooking, but...
Peter Turner Ross
Mar 25, 2020
Peter Turner Ross, 73, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Summit, NJ on June 28, 1946 and lived in the New Jersey area until he moved to Skaneateles in 1973. Peter was a graduate of Morristown Preparatory in Morristown, NJ and Curry College in Milton, MA. Peter excelled in high...
Steven D. Fricano
Mar 24, 2020
Steven D. Fricano, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary. Steven was employed with Giovanni Foods for 15 years. He attended Holy Family Church and was an avid sports fan, especially the NY Yankees and NY Giants. Above all, he loved spending time...
Edward M. Cahill
Mar 24, 2020
Edward M. Cahill, 86, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at The Nottingham. Born and raised in Worcester, he lived in Buffalo before moving to Syracuse. He was a graduate of North High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He was an Army veteran. Edward retired from E.M. Cahill Co. in Syracuse and previously...
Edward J. Rybak
Mar 22, 2020
Edward J. Rybak, 92, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020 at Loretto. He was a graduate of Blodgett Vocational High School and a Navy veteran of WWII. He was employed in the optical business for over 40 years. Ed was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was an avid SU...
Robert W. Fitzgerald
Mar 22, 2020
Robert W. Fitzgerald, 84, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Central Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born and raised in Hornell, he moved to the Syracuse area in 1956. Robert was a graduate of Solvay High School and attended Syracuse University. He was employed with New York State Department of Transportation for 39 years before retiring in...
Frederick J. Smith
Mar 22, 2020
Frederick “Fred” J. Smith, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, March 22 at University Hospital. He was the son of the late Fred and Margaret Smith. He married his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Jane (DeSantis) on August 4, 1956. They spent most of their lives in Syracuse with the exception of nine years living in the Pittsburgh and...
Joanne Jackowski
Mar 20, 2020
Joanne Jackowski, daughter of Walter and Julia (Kianka) Jackowski and sister of Dr. Mary Jackowski, died unexpectedly on March 20, 2020 at Van Duyn Rehabilitation Center. Joanne was a nationally recognized certified interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL), with more than 40 years of experience in all facets of sign language, teaching and performance. She first recognized her passion for...
Mary Nicklas Petro
Mar 16, 2020
Mary Nicklas Petro, 86, passed away Monday. Mary Nicklas and Thomas Petro were married on November 1, 1952. Surviving are her husband, Thomas; children, Linda, Ellen, Kathryn and Anthony; and granddaughter, Claire. There will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to St. Charles Food Pantry, 4471...
Luann (O'Brien) Bauman
Mar 14, 2020
Luann (O'Brien) Bauman, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. Surviving are her husband, George; sons, Edward (Leslie) of Dunwoody, GA and John (Jenna Bulluck) of Liverpool; grandchildren, Kylie, Zack and Brianna; and several cousins. There will be no calling hours or services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Interreligious Food Consortium, 731 James St.,...
Nadia Morgun
Mar 13, 2020
Nadia Morgun, 66, of Lakeland, passed away Friday at University Hospital. Born in Ukraine, she moved to the United States in 1998. Nadia worked at a furniture company for 12 years. She was a member of First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Nadia loved gardening and cooking, but most of all, she loved her God. She enjoyed spending time with family and...