Obituaries
Anne (Friske) Klaczko
May 21, 2024
Anne (Friske) Klaczko, 54, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, she was a cherished member of her community and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse.
Anne graduated from West Genesee High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the Crouse...
Donna Shostack
May 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Donna Shostack, 75, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, on Sunday. She was a cherished member of the Syracuse community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born on June 29, 1948, Donna spent her life dedicated to her family and her profession as a hairdresser. She was...
Beverly Joy Schmidt
May 17, 2024
Beverly J. Schmidt, 96, formerly of Syracuse and Camillus, and most recently of Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed away on May 17, 2024. Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of Clarence Robinson Splane and Erma Snyder Splane. Beverly graduated from Auburn East High School and Auburn Business School and pursued studies in magazine production at the Syracuse University Newhouse...
Karen J. Strouse
May 16, 2024
Karen J. Strouse, 75, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Ithaca, she was raised in the Town of Ovid where she graduated from Ovid High School in 1966. Karen's interest in science led her to Auburn Community College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Biology in 1970. Her academic...
Martin Joseph Tirinato
May 16, 2024
Martin Tirinato, 75, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a 1967 graduate of West Genesee High School. Martin graduated from Auburn Community College and Le Moyne College with business degrees. He was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 30 years until his retirement.
Martin had a...
Dorothea Virginia Palumbo
May 16, 2024
Dorothea Virginia Palumbo, 86, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Syracuse Home Association. Born and raised in West Ghent, she was a graduate of Ichabod Crane High School in Kinderhook, NY. Dorothea's profound commitment to the field of nursing began at Columbia Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Hudson, NY, and continued as she pursued her Bachelor's Degree in...
Nora Murphy Adams
May 15, 2024
Nora Murphy Adams, 95, of Warners, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at home, just a few days shy of her 96th birthday. Born and raised in Syracuse, she was a 1945 graduate of St. Lucy’s Academy. Nora pursued a career as an employee benefits manager at P&C Foods, dedicating over three decades of service to the company, retiring in 1990....
Gloria V. MacCallum
May 14, 2024
Gloria V. MacCallum, 98, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Solvay and Camillus areas, she graduated from Solvay High School and earned her master’s degree from Syracuse University. Gloria dedicated her life to education, working as a librarian at the West Genesee School District for over 15 years. She shared her knowledge, together...
Martin Johnson
May 13, 2024
Martin Johnson, 73, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a valued member of the community who left an indelible mark on those around him. Martin's journey began at Corcoran High School, where he graduated in 1969. Later in life, he pursued his passion for technology, earning an IT...
Shirley (Kite) Palmer
May 13, 2024
Shirley (Kite) Palmer, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at Francis House, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a proud graduate of Central High School. Shirley was a dedicated homemaker, always making her family a priority. She found joy in simple pleasures and cherished moments spent with them throughout her life. Shirley later worked...
Rosemary Elizabeth LeFevre
May 12, 2024
Rosemary LeFevre, 87, of Solvay, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024. After retiring from her lengthy career as a legal secretary for the Baptist Convention of New York, Rosemary transitioned seamlessly into her second vocation as “Grandma Rosie”, an exceptional caregiver to her granddaughters, Madeline and Sophia. With a blend of kindness, gentleness, and firmness, “Grandma Rosie”...
Felicja Guzelak
May 12, 2024
Felicja Guzelak, 86, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Vislok, Ukraine, she immigrated to the United States in 1976 in pursuit of new opportunities and adventures. She was a seamstress for Marsellus Casket Co. for over 25 years. A communicant of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Felicja found solace...
Dr. Marshall Philip Dubuc, D.P.M.
May 7, 2024
Dr. Marshall P. Dubuc, D.P.M., 87, of Camillus, gracefully departed from this life to join the Lord on Tuesday. Born on December 10, 1936, in Springfield, MA, Marshall led a life rich in service, love, and dedication.
Following his high school graduation, Marshall embarked on an academic journey at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne, laying the groundwork for his illustrious career...
Ljubomir Jovanovski
May 7, 2024
Ljubomir Jovanovski, 89, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital. Born and raised in Prilep, Macedonia, he received his teaching degree from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Macedonia, and was a high school teacher of biology and chemistry for over 15 years. Ljubomir, with his family, immigrated to the Syracuse area in 1973 and transitioned...
Constance (Cimilluca) Russo
May 6, 2024
Constance (Cimilluca) Russo, 101, of Westvale, passed away peacefully on Monday at home. The youngest of the Cimilluca family, she worked at the family grocery store on Otisco Street for many years. Connie was a member of the Madonna Assunta Society, St. Joseph's Senior Guild, and the “Neighborhood Club.” She loved cooking, spending time with family, and playing a few hands...
Thomas Henry Mineker
May 5, 2024
Thomas Henry Mineker, 87, of Largo, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born on December 31, 1936, in Syracuse, he graduated from Syracuse Central High School. Throughout his life, Thomas was dedicated to his work as a supervisor at New York Telephone for 41 years, where he demonstrated unwavering commitment and professionalism. His presence was felt not...
Aleksey Pshenichnyy
May 4, 2024
Aleksey Pshenichnyy, 90, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday.
Aleksey was predeceased by his wife, Nadezhda, in 2020; and parents, Trophin and Kathy Pshenichnyy.
Surviving are his son, Vasily Pshenichniy; daughter, Galina (Eugene) Yakobchuk; and granddaughter, Lesya Shvets.
First service will be celebrated Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, 3875 Warners Rd., Syracuse. Second service will...
Christine K. Schoonmaker
Apr 23, 2024
Christine K. Schoonmaker, 66, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. After graduating from Mahwah High School, she pursued her academic aspirations at Ithaca College, laying the groundwork for her future endeavors. Christine later enriched her mind at Syracuse University, where she earned her bachelor's degree, followed by a master's degree from Chapman University. In 1977, she found...
Virginia "Gini" E. Wasiel
Apr 19, 2024
Virginia “Gini” E. Wasiel, 95, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19 at Upstate University Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a proud Liverpool High School graduate. Having spent most of her life in Camillus, Gini was a deeply involved, beloved member of the local community. She discovered solace and companionship within the Fairmount Community Church, where she...
David Carmen Rizzo
Apr 19, 2024
David Carmen Rizzo, 85, was a well-known and respected attorney, working well into his ‘80s. He lived an extraordinary and successful life. His greatest joys were spending time with his family and being at his camp in the North Country.
Born in Syracuse on April 3, 1939, to Carmen and Edith Eallonardo Rizzo, David was a child piano prodigy who, at...
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