Obituaries
Lillian Victoria Fechner
Jan 8, 2020
Lillian Victoria Fechner (nee Dannevig) passed from this life January 8, 2020, 11 days before her 103rd birthday. Born January 19, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY to Josephine and Oluf Dannevig, who had immigrated to the United States from Norway in 1902, she was the youngest of their six children. After her high school graduation, Lillian went on to work as...
John Marrs
Jan 8, 2020
John C. Marrs, 86, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Wednesday at home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was born on April 22, 1933, the son of Edwin Wilson Marrs and Mildred Louise Love. He was a 1951 graduate of Valley Academy. John and his brother, David owned and operated Marrs Brothers Mason...
Jeanne A. (McNamara) Gensler
Jan 8, 2020
Jeanne A. (McNamara) Gensler, loving wife and mother, 75, of Clay, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Crown Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she graduated from Convent School and earned her master's degree from SUNY Oswego. Jeanne was a teacher at Bishop Ludden High School and former communicant of Sacred Heart Church...
Thomas P. Corbett
Jan 8, 2020
Thomas P. Corbett, 61, of Westvale, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Westhill High School. Tommy attended Onondaga Community College and Arizona State University. He was employed with St. Joseph's Hospital for 35 years and also worked at CW Daily Contracting....
Carole V. (Ciereck) Kowalczyk
Jan 8, 2020
Carole V. (Ciereck) Kowalczyk, 85, of Solvay, after a long illness and, in true Carole-Style, on her own terms, decided she could move on. A lifetime Syracuse area resident, Carole was employed with the NY Telephone Co., Crucible Steel, China Towne and Pat Tom Real Estate. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Carole was predeceased by her parents;...
William John Zaika
Jan 6, 2020
William John Zaika, 93, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Solvay High School. William was employed with the United State Postal Service for 33 years before retiring in 1989. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church. Surviving are his wife of 62...
Ada Lou (Carter) Costello
Jan 5, 2020
Ada L. Costello, 92, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at The Centers at St. Camillus. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Ada was a quiet and gentle woman. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years, caring for not only her own children, but reaching out and helping many relatives in need. After Ada’s...
Diane M. Dillon
Jan 1, 2020
Diane M. Dillon, 77, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at The Centers at St. Camillus. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Diane graduated from St. Lucy's Academy in 1960 and was employed with BlueCross BlueShield Insurance for 37 years. Diane was predeceased by her parents, John and M. Theresa Dillon. Surviving are her sister, Jean (Samuel) Bova...
Katherine A. Snyder
Jan 1, 2020
Katherine A. Snyder, 98, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Raritan, NJ, she lived in the Syracuse area since 1950. Katherine was a communicant of Holy Family Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Katherine was predeceased by her brother, Robert Grillo and sister, Frances Lozito. Surviving are her...
Scott George
Dec 31, 2019
Scott George, 61, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at home. A lifetime resident of Camillus, Scott was a graduate of West Genesee High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Scott was predeceased by his father, Ralph George. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Kathy; son, Gregory; daughter, Melissa; granddaughter Taylor; mother, Shirley; and brother Ronald. Relatives and...
Viola E. Ohman
Dec 28, 2019
Viola E. Ohman, 92, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Viola was an avid Bingo player and loved the outdoors. Above all, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Viola was predeceased by her husband, Frederick, Sr.; three brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are her son, Frederick (Karen) Jr....
Michael C. Fialkovic
Dec 28, 2019
Michael C. Fialkovic, 53, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly. Born in Syracuse, he was a 1984 Solvay High School graduate and attended Onondaga Community College. Michael worked the last 12 years as a former chef and current server at Francesca’s Cucina. For many years, he performed in the band Tryx as the bass guitarist. Michael enjoyed traveling, landscaping, music, his...
John J. Sak Sr.
Dec 24, 2019
John J. Sak Sr., 85, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was the owner and operator of Sak's Mobil for 50 years. John was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. An avid car enthusiast, he enjoyed rebuilding antique and classic cars...
James "Jerry" Curry
Dec 24, 2019
James “Jerry” Curry, 87, of Camillus, passed away December 24, 2019. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was a 1950 graduate of CBA where he was captain of the baseball team. He joined the US Airforce in 1953 and played on several Airforce baseball and softball teams in Alaska, Syracuse and Mississippi while serving the country. Jerry earned a bachelor’s...
Mary Ann Daniszewski
Dec 21, 2019
Mary Ann Daniszewski, 86, of Camillus, passed peacefully in her home and rejoined those who went before her on December 21, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1933 to the late Mary and Nicholas Fatcheric. Mary Ann graduated from Warners High School and Central City Business. She was employed as a secretary at General Electric Co., Cryomech, Inc. and...
Elizabeth B. Zalewski
Dec 18, 2019
Elizabeth B. Zalewski, 94, of Laurel Springs, NJ, formerly of Warners, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18 in her son’s home. Elizabeth was employed with the Onondaga County Department of Social Services for 16 years before retiring in 1990. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace in Lakeland. Elizabeth was the matriarch of her family. She...
Theresa J. Fusco
Dec 17, 2019
Theresa J. Fusco, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, December, 17, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a communicant of Holy Family Church. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Theresa was predeceased by her husband, John Sr., in 2010; son, John...
William Thomas Boyle
Dec 15, 2019
William Thomas Boyle, 88, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he earned his master's degree from Fordham University. William was an English teacher with the North Syracuse Central School District for 30 years before retiring in 1991. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. In addition...
Vincent Lynn Lawyer
Dec 14, 2019
Vincent Lynn Lawyer, 26, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Saturday. Born in Rochester, he moved to the Syracuse area in 2012. Vince was an Army veteran. He was a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. Vince was employed as a funeral director with Buranich Funeral Home for seven years, where he took great pride in...
Eileen A. Wykes
Dec 9, 2019
Eileen A. Wykes, 94, affectionately known as “Cooker,” of Camillus and Lake George, NY passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on September 20, 1925 in Albany to the late Dr. William and Elizabeth Burns. After graduating from the Academy of Holy Names, Eileen was the first...
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