Obituaries
Jane Graham Whitney
Oct 27, 2024
Jane Graham Whitney was born in her parents’ home on Sentinel Heights, LaFayette, NY. She was the daughter of a farmer and very proud of that fact. She had wonderful memories of the good times on the farm, living with her parents, sister and brothers.
A one-room schoolhouse is where Jane began her formal education. She and her sister, Helen, both...
Rev. Robert D. Chryst
Oct 26, 2024
Rev. Robert D. Chryst, 82, beloved priest and devoted servant of Syracuse, entered eternal rest on October 26, 2024, at Elderwood at Liverpool. Born in Syracuse to Robert D. Chryst and Katherine Sullivan Chryst, he grew up in a close-knit Catholic community, attending Most Holy Rosary School before pursuing his calling to the priesthood.
Father Chryst dedicated his life to faith,...
Paul Beers Bertan
Oct 26, 2024
Paul Beers Bertan, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Horseheads and Schenectady before settling in Syracuse in 1963. Paul was a 1953 graduate of Draper High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Albany State University, followed by a Master’s in Organic Chemistry and a...
Robert "Bobby" Dennis Luke
Oct 25, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Dennis Luke, 62, of Fort Worth, TX, and formerly of Warners, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at Fort Worth Wellness and Rehabilitation. Born in Syracuse, he grew up in Warners, where he resided for many years until moving to Fort Worth in 2022. A proud 1980 graduate of West Genesee High School, Bobby built a successful...
Shashi Sigdel, M.D.
Oct 23, 2024
Shashi Sigdel, M.D., 41, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at home. Born and raised in Nepal, he immigrated to the U.S. in 2011. Shashi was employed by Rochester General Hospital. He enjoyed reading, playing soccer and writing poems. Above all, Shashi loved spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife, Sabita; son, Bravim; daughter, Paalasa; brother, Madhu; sister,...
Richard T. Lafferty, AIA
Oct 21, 2024
Richard T. Lafferty, AIA, 91, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Monday, with his family in the home he designed and built.
Born in Allentown, PA, Dick moved with his family to Syracuse as a child and has been a lifelong resident. A graduate of Central High School, he earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University through ROTC. Retiring...
Robert T. Clary
Oct 20, 2024
Robert T. Clary, 68, of Howlett Hill, passed away suddenly at Crouse Hospital on Sunday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Bob was a graduate of West Genesee High School and earned a degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He recently retired from Secure Network Technologies where he was a founding partner.
A man of many passions, Bob had...
Christopher M. Kalwara
Oct 20, 2024
Christopher M. Kalwara, 70, died Sunday after a long and valiant struggle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Syracuse, NY, on August 23, 1954, to Stanley and Bonita (Caraglin) Kalwara, Chris was a graduate of Marcellus Central High School. He then graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in education and then from the University of Texas with a chemical engineering...
Carmen F. Zeolla Sr.
Oct 20, 2024
Carmen F. Zeolla Sr., 93, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Vocational High School and attended University College.
Carmen dedicated over 30 years to General Motors Corp., retiring in 1993, after previous employment with the New York Central Railroad Company and American Optical Company. A proud U.S. Marine...
Rocco "Rocky" M. Cappuccilli
Oct 15, 2024
Rocco “Rocky” Cappuccilli,96, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at Francis House. He was a lifelong devout Catholic, communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus, and member of the Knights of Columbus. Nothing was more important to Rocky than his family, including his wife, Dorothy “Dot,” children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His work ethic and positive attitude inspired all who knew him....
Rosario M. Maniaci
Oct 13, 2024
Rosario “Ross” “Poppy” Maniaci, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday. He was a beloved husband to Barbara, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and godfather. Born in Amsterdam, NY to Angelina and Rosario Maniaci on July 26, 1932, he lived a full and productive life. Ross was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in...
Michael A. Legnetto
Oct 12, 2024
Michael A. Legnetto, 64, of Howlett Hill passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Howlett Hill area, he was a proud graduate of Marcellus High School and furthered his education at Onondaga Community College before earning an associate's degree from SUNY Canton. For over 15 years, Michael owned and operated...
Frank Albert Ives
Oct 12, 2024
Frank Albert Ives, 82, of Auburn, passed to see bright sunrises and sunsets on Saturday, at the Finger Lakes Center for Living. He was born in Rices, NY, a small town near Watertown, to the late Gordon Ives and Charlotte Vrooman Ives.
Frank was a proud and dedicated 57-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 545/158, where he...
Larry Q. Sproles
Oct 10, 2024
Larry Q. Sproles, 78, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday at St. Joseph's Health Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Born in Spartanburg, SC, Larry grew up in Cowpens, SC, before making the Syracuse area his home for the past 28 years. A proud graduate of Cowpens High School, Larry went on to attend Clemson University before...
Richard "Rick" Liebi
Oct 9, 2024
Richard “Rick” Liebi, 53, of Camillus, passed away on October 9, 2024, at home in LaVergne, TN. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he moved to Camillus in 1975. Rick graduated from West Genesee High School in 1988 and earned his degree from University at Albany in 1992. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he loved cheering on his favorite teams - the New...
Timothy A. Sheldon
Oct 8, 2024
Timothy A. Sheldon, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Valley Falls, he settled in the Syracuse area in 1979. A 1967 Hoosic Valley High School graduate, Timothy received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego. He was a dedicated postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service for over 28 years,...
Harry Finkle Haney Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Harry Finkle Haney Jr., 86, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024. Surviving are his wife, Joy; son, Phillip (Kelly); and grandchildren, Lucas and Sophia. There will be no services.
Sandra Ann (Wilson) Zappia
Oct 4, 2024
Sandra Ann Wilson Zappia, 72, of Baldwinsville and formerly of Massena, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born in Massena on May 16, 1952 to Robert and Georgette (Rougeau) Wilson.
Sandra graduated from Holy Family High School in 1970, the same year she married David Zappia. In 1974, she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from SUNY...
Duane K. Wadsworth Sr.
Oct 3, 2024
Duane K. Wadsworth Sr., 86, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully after a long illness, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.
Duane grew up on Onondaga Hill where he worked on his family's farm. At a young age, he understood the value of hard work and earning an...
Thomas George Koes
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas Koes, 67, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Westhill High School. Having obtained a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oswego and a master's degree from Chapman University, Tom embarked on a fruitful career, working diligently at Crouse Hinds for over two decades before...
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