Obituaries
Pauline G. Schiess
Aug 18, 2019
Pauline G. Schiess, 103, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born in Wisconsin and lived in Syracuse. Pauline was devoted to her faith, always putting the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed baking, cooking and caring for her family. Pauline was a devoted sister...
Terry A. McHugh
Aug 17, 2019
Terry A. McHugh, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, August 17. Born and raised in Buffalo, Terry moved to Syracuse in 1986. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Catherine McHugh; and brother, Charles McHugh. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, the former Emma Drumheller; daughters, Amy (Andrew) McHugh-Cole of Sydney, Australia and Amanda McHugh of Los Angeles, CA;...
Michael Joseph Anthony
Aug 17, 2019
Michael J. Anthony, 98, of Camillus, passed away Saturday. Born in Solvay, he attended Solvay High School and was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. After serving in the U.S Army during World War ll, Mike returned home and began work at Camillus Cutlery where he met his wife, Peggy. He was then employed as a cement finisher for...
Warren Edgar Biesemeyer
Aug 15, 2019
Warren Edgar Biesemeyer, 97, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Westvale, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Born in Muncie, IN, he moved to Syracuse in 1935. Warren was a 1940 graduate of Eastwood High School and graduated from Syracuse University in 1947, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was Manager of Engineering at B.G. Sulzle for 19...
Patricia French Rogers
Aug 13, 2019
Patricia French Rogers, 86, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. She was born in Nashua, NH and grew up in Hudson, NH. Patricia graduated from Nashua High School and received a bachelor’s degree in home economics from the University of Massachusetts where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi...
Karen Ann Jones
Aug 9, 2019
Karen Ann Jones, 63, of Camillus, passed away Friday. Born in Fulton, she was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School and attended SUNY Morrisville. Karen was active in her high school's cheerleading team, ski club and honor society. She enjoyed life by caring for people, visiting her sister in Florida, fishing, boating and spending time with her beloved...
Catherine Margaret (Meagher) James
Aug 7, 2019
Catherine Margaret (Meagher) James, 101, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home. Born in Ogdensburg, she moved to Syracuse when she was one year old. Catherine was a 1935 graduate of St. Lucy's Academy and attended Powelson Business Institute. She was employed with Merchants National Bank for 16 years before retiring in 1986, and previously worked for...
Edward R. Fletcher
Aug 7, 2019
Edward R. Fletcher, 86, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Loretto. Born in Auburn, he was employed with GE and the former mayor of the Village of Camillus. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, Ed was a member of VFW Post #8664 and former commander for 13 years. He was also a member of the Veterans...
Richard F. Gonnella
Aug 5, 2019
Richard F. Gonnella, 67, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at home. He was a Navy veteran. Surviving is his wife, Katalin Horvath-Gonnella; brother, Rocco Gonnella; and sister, Kathleen Gonnella. Services will be private.
Emmett C. James
Aug 1, 2019
Emmett C. James, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School. Emmett was an Air Force veteran stationed in Korea where he met his wife, Katie. He was employed with Niagara Mohawk for over 30 years....
Emil Maurice DeLorenzo
Jul 30, 2019
Emil Maurice DeLorenzo, 96, of Lakeland, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. The son of Maurice and Carmela DeLorenzo, he was the first generation in his family to be born in America. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, Emil lived on the northside for 65 years before moving to Lakeland....
Elizabeth (Kane) Tobin
Jul 30, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” (Kane) Tobin, 97, of Westvale, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at home. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Westvale since 1988. Betty was a Navy veteran of WWII. She earned her bachelor's degree in home economics from Syracuse University and lived in New City for 29 years while working for the Clarkstown Central School District, retiring in...
Maria (Lang) Fishkin
Jul 28, 2019
Maria (Lang) Fishkin, 71, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 28. Maria’s courage and never-ending fight to be with her family is a testament to her strong will and passion for life. Maria’s love for her children and her granddaughters will remain with them forever. Maria was born in New York City on November 8,...
Robert "Bob" Herold
Jul 28, 2019
Robert “Bob” Herold, 88, of Howlett Hill, passed away on July 28, 2019 in Doylestown, PA, surrounded by his children. The son of Joseph and Lucille Herold, Bob was born in Chicago and grew up in Dunmore, PA. After serving in the Air Force for three years, Bob moved to Syracuse where with his father, Bob, built and ran greenhouses...
Steven Jeffery Christo
Jul 26, 2019
Steven Jeffery Christo, 67, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Syracuse, passed away July 26, 2019 at home. He was born on January 18, 1952, the son of Nicholas and Virginia (Denas) Christo in Syracuse, NY. Steven was a graduate of Corcoran High School and SUNY Brockport. He worked as a psych technician in the mental health field for many years...
John K. Gardner
Jul 26, 2019
John K. Gardner, 94, of Camillus, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at The Nottingham. Born in Fulton, he moved to Camillus in the 1950s where he resided for over 60 years. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School. John worked in the real estate business for 50 years. He was employed with Eagan Real Estate in the commercial...
James "Jim" B. McKenney
Jul 23, 2019
James “Jim” B. McKenney Jr., 76, of Solvay, passed away Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband and father. Jim was active in his community through the Solvay Tigers and Solvay Volunteer Fire Department. He also coached soccer for his sons’ youth soccer teams. Jim graduated from St. Anthony’s School and served...
Lawrence Horan
Jul 7, 2019
Lawrence Horan, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, he grew up in Rome before moving to Syracuse in 1955. Lawrence had an incredible work ethic. He worked at Crouse Hospital for many years and provided facility maintenance for Conklin, Labs and BeBee before working as a custodian...
Jennifer Lynn Connell
Jul 7, 2019
Jennifer Lynn Connell, 53, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 after a nine-month battle that involved many miracles, including a life-saving transplant. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College. Jennifer was employed with Connell Financial Group and previously worked as...
Penny L. Poorman
Jul 6, 2019
Penny L. Poorman (née Bott), 56, of Marcellus, died peacefully at Francis House on Saturday, July 6, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Penny spent most of her life in Marcellus. It was her childhood home and ultimately where she decided to start her own family. She served the Marcellus Central School District for 25 years, working as a...
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