Obituaries
Alan Robert Barnes
Mar 13, 2020
Alan Robert Barnes, 93, of Camillus, passed away Friday, March 13 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Central High School and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Syracuse University. Alan was employed with McQuay International for 25 years before retiring in 1991, after retiring he worked at Intertek until 2018....
Gertrude D. Fatcheric
Mar 12, 2020
Gertrude Rose Delaney Fatcheric, of Syracuse, N.Y. passed away on March 12 in her home. She was 88. A long-time resident of Tipperary Hill, Gertrude was born and raised on Hardscrabble Road in Cadyville, N.Y. She was valedictorian of the St. John’s Academy 1949 high school graduating class, going on to the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center School of...
Joseph Gaffney Jr.
Mar 9, 2020
Joseph Gaffney Jr., 86, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born in Patterson and most recently lived in Watertown. Joseph was an Air Force veteran. He owned a tile business, restaurant and was a real estate broker. Joseph was a member of the Valley American Legion in Syracuse and enjoyed participating in chili cook-offs. Joseph was predeceased by...
Ann Marie Micheelsen
Mar 8, 2020
Ann Marie Micheelsen, 55, of Camillus, passed away Sunday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Baker High School. Ann Marie was employed with Walmart for 24 years and previously worked at J.C. Penney. She was a member of the Special Olympics and local soccer club. Ann was predeceased by her mother, Patricia. Surviving are...
John M. Pitoniak
Mar 7, 2020
John M. Pitoniak, 66, of Raquette Lake, and formerly of Solvay, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born and raised in Syracuse, he spent 20 years in the Adirondacks. A graduate of Solvay High School, John received his associate degree from the Culinary Institute of America and later earned his Master Baker Certification. He was past president and member of...
John J. Francher
Mar 7, 2020
John J. Francher, 93, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. He lived in Camillus for 60 years and attended Solvay High School. A Navy veteran of WWII, John served as a Merchant Marine in the European and Pacific Theater. He was employed with Allied Chemical Corp. for 39 years. John was a former communicant of St. Cecilia's Church....
Francis James "Jim" Verostek
Mar 6, 2020
Francis James “Jim” Verostek, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Ridgway, PA he moved to Syracuse in 1972. Francis was predeceased by his daughter, Ann Marie, in 2005; son-in-law, Walter, in 2019; five sisters; and two brothers. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Patricia; daughters, Mary Frances (A....
Peter Paul Dudiak
Mar 6, 2020
Peter Paul Dudiak, 68, of Camillus, passed away Friday at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. Born in Hamburg, Germany, he moved to the US in the mid-1950s and to Camillus in 1996. A 1970 graduate of St. Basil’s Prep School and also a former teacher and principal, Peter earned his master's degree from the Catholic University of Washington. He was...
Richard Anthony Brostek
Mar 6, 2020
Richard Anthony Brostek, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Solvay High School and earned his associate degree from Simmons School of Mortuary Science. He was employed with Chrysler for 32 years before retiring in 2006 and was a communicant of Holy Family...
Edward J. Michalowski
Mar 4, 2020
Edward J. Michalowski, 97, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Rochester, he spent most of his life in the Camillus area. Edward was a WWII veteran and worked at Carrier Corp. He was employed in the sheet metal business for over 35 years. Edward was a member of the Sheet Metal Rail and Transportation Union Local #58....
Kathleen Ruth (Hoover) Redmore
Mar 1, 2020
Kathleen Ruth (Hoover) Redmore, 80, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Vestal Park Nursing Center in Vestal, NY. Born in Lebanon, PA, she lived most of her life in the Syracuse and Camillus areas. Kathleen graduated from Central High School and earned her associate degree from CCBI. She was employed with the State of New York, M&T...
Linda Kay Glover
Feb 29, 2020
Linda Kay Glover, 77, of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, she spent time raising her children in Fairfield, CA before moving to Baldwinsville, NY in 1982. Linda and her husband, Allen DeSailles, retired to Foley, AL in 1992. She returned to Syracuse, NY in 2019. Linda was a...
Michelene "Mickey" Ryan Brennen
Feb 28, 2020
Michelene "Mickey" Ryan Brennen, 82, of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Francis House. Mickey graduated from Solvay High School and was employed with the Onondaga County Department of Social Services. She enjoyed bowling, boating, spending time on Picton Island and being with her family and friends. Mickey was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 2002; sisters, Patricia...
Joyce Ruth Murphy
Feb 27, 2020
Joyce Ruth Murphy, 83, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at University Hospital, surrounded by her family. A lifetime resident of Marcellus, she was a 1954 graduate of Marcellus Central School. Joyce was a lifetime member of the Marcellus Fire Department Auxiliary and Marcellus Historical Society. She enjoyed bowling, knitting and playing cards. Joyce was predeceased by her...
Robert "Bob" J. Sims
Feb 25, 2020
Robert “Bob” J. Sims, 94, of Camillus and Bradenton, FL passed away Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. He was a 1943 graduate of Warners High School and Navy veteran of WWII. Bob earned his associate degree in engineering from SU and was employed with General Electric Co. for 37 years before retiring in 1980. An avid carpenter, he...
Bruce A. Mott
Feb 24, 2020
Bruce A. Mott, 69, of Warners, passed away Monday at home. Born in Auburn, he was a lifetime resident of the CNY area. He was a graduate of Skaneateles High School and worked at Wegmans for 35 years. Bruce was an Army veteran. An avid golfer, he was a member of the senior league in Minoa. He loved NASCAR and...
Joan M. Procopio
Feb 24, 2020
Joan M. Procopio, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Loretto. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she attended SUNY Oswego and earned her master’s degree from SU. Joan was employed with the Syracuse City School District for over 35 years before retiring in 1991 and also ran Pro’s Produce Stand. She was a volunteer with the Brady...
Jane O. Wheeler
Feb 23, 2020
Jane O. Wheeler, 94, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, surrounded by her family. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. A communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, Jane was a member of the Legion of Mary and Guardian Angel Society. She was also a Eucharistic minister. Jane enjoyed reading, but her greatest joy, other than family, was her church....
Constance Nadyne Lighton
Feb 21, 2020
Constance Nadyne Lighton, 100, of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Fleshers Fairview Health Care & Retirement Center in Fairview, NC. Connie was born on November 5, 1919 to the late Irwin and Vera Adams. She lived in Syracuse for most of her life before moving to Fairview, NC in 2007. Connie was predeceased by her beloved husband...
Helen P. Preston
Feb 20, 2020
Helen P. Preston, 90, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on February 20 after a series of illnesses she faced with courage, humor and grace. She was known for her optimism and kindness and will be greatly missed. Born in Syracuse on April 5, 1929, Helen was the daughter of the late Ernest and Sophia Pfeffer. She...
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