Obituaries
Lori Crysler
Apr 10, 2019
Lori Crysler, 67, of Solvay, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at University Hospital. Born in Kentucky, she moved to Syracuse in the early 1970s. A graduate of Central Islip High School, Lori earned her associate degree from OCC. She was employed with the Onondaga County Department of Social Services for nine years. Lori enjoyed reading real crime and watching...
Anna E. Paradise
Apr 8, 2019
Anna E. Paradise, 82, of Camillus, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Crouse Hospital. Born in Fort Edward, she graduated from Vincentian High School in 1954 and was employed with Niagara Mohawk in Albany for many years. Anna moved to Camillus in 1964 where she worked in a local gift shop and later was self-employed as a market researcher....
Kathleen L. Balenski
Apr 5, 2019
Kathleen L. Balenski, 65, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Onondaga Central. Kathleen was employed with Harrah’s Casino in Las Vegas for 15 years and retired to Sun City Center, FL in 2015. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Louise Balenski; brother, Charles Balenski; and...
Nadia Kovch
Apr 5, 2019
Nadia Kovch, 89, passed away Friday April 5, 2019. Services will be Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, April 9 at 9 a.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home. Nadia will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Gloria DeCirce
Apr 2, 2019
Gloria DeCirce, 91, of Geddes, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Gloria volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospital and St. Camillus. An avid SU and Yankees fan, she also enjoyed traveling and cooking. Gloria loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren....
Phyllis S. Rao
Mar 29, 2019
Phyllis (Simiele) Rao, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Elderwood at Liverpool. Born on August 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Michael and Sophia (Pasco) Simiele and a 1946 graduate of Vocational High School. Phyllis met her husband, Sam, while attending dances. They were married in November of 1947. They had their only child, Joseph,...
Dorothy Ruth (Yetman) Miller
Mar 28, 2019
Dorothy Ruth (Yetman) Miller, 87, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Iroquois Nursing Home. She was born in Old Greenwich, CT to the late George and Lillian (Sheppard) Yetman. Dorothy lived in Watertown, NY, Elkhart, IN, Fort Hood, TX, Phoenix, NY and various places in Central New York before settling in Camillus in 1968. She graduated from...
James Patrick Savage "Big Jim"
Mar 26, 2019
James Patrick Savage "Big Jim,” 94, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1925. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a 1944 graduate of St. Anthony's High School. Jim was employed with AT&T for 38 years. He was a communicant of Holy...
Constance "Connie" Castellini
Mar 21, 2019
Constance "Connie" E. Castellini, 74, of Solvay, passed away Thursday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Syracuse, she was a resident of Solvay. She enjoyed painting and cooking. Connie was the owner of a successful printing service. Connie was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Gunthar Bauermann. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Joseph Castellini of Solvay;...
Cecilia "Ceci" Strempel
Mar 20, 2019
Cecilia “Ceci” Strempel, 76, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she earned her associate degree from Auburn Community College. Cecilia was part-owner of Strempel's Locksmith for over 20 years and later worked at Marshalls for several years. Cecilia was a wonderful caregiver, tremendous friend and derived a great deal of joy from her...
Barbara Jean Martin
Mar 17, 2019
Barbara Jean Martin, 88, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Loretto. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, Barbara worked with her husband at his dental studio. She was a breeder and handler of West Highland Terriers, garnering countless ribbons at shows throughout the Northeast. As an active member of the Onondaga Kennel Association, Barbara made many enduring friendships...
Richard "Rick" A. Drumm
Mar 15, 2019
Richard “Rick” A. Drumm, 67, of Camillus, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School. Rick was employed for 34 years, retiring in 2008 as a supervising heavy fleet mechanic with the Liverpool Central School District. He served his country...
Ruth M. (Atwood) Wood
Mar 10, 2019
Ruth M. (Atwood) Wood, 94, of Howlett Hill, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at home. Born and raised in Syracuse, she lived in Pinehurst, North Carolina for six years before moving back to the Syracuse area in 1993. Ruth was employed for over 20 years with HSBC Bank in Syracuse. She was a member of the Eastern Star and...
Nancy (Kane) Donnellan
Mar 10, 2019
Retired Judge Nancy (Kane) Donnellan, 80, formerly of Syracuse, passed away March 10 in Sarasota, FL after a long illness. Born Nancy Ellen on July 18, 1938 in Syracuse, she was the first daughter of Arthur and Helen (Murphy) Kane after four sons. Nancy grew up with six brothers and one sister. After graduating from the Convent School, she attended...
Dorothy A. (Szewczyk) Bielak
Mar 8, 2019
Dorothy “Dottie” A. (Szewczyk) Bielak, 91, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, 2019. A lifetime resident of Camillus, Dottie was a homemaker and waitress at What's Your Beef Restaurant. A communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, she was president of the Basilica's Orchard Lake Society, Mother's Club, Rosary Society, Villa Maria Club, Parish Council...
Sofie Rahner
Mar 6, 2019
Sofie Rahner, 85, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Francis House surrounded by her loving family. Born in Germany, she arrived in Syracuse with her husband Hans on her birthday in 1957. Sofie enjoyed traveling, nature walks, the beach and above all else, spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren, Hannah and Colton. Sofie recently...
Eleanor P. Abel
Mar 5, 2019
Eleanor P. Abel, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Oshkosh, WI, she graduated from Oshkosh High School. She lived in Port Orange, FL and Spencerport before moving to Camillus in 1997. Eleanor retired after 19 years with the Spencerport Central School District. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, she...
Juanita (Harwood) Soper
Mar 5, 2019
Juanita (Harwood) Soper, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hornell, she moved to Camillus in the early 1960s. A graduate of Arnot Ogden School of Nursing, Juanita was employed with Community Hospital for three years before retiring in 1991 and previously worked at Van Duyn Home and Hospital...
Michael K. Gosson
Mar 3, 2019
Michael K. Gosson, 59, of Rome, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 from injuries sustained in a one vehicle snowmobile accident. Born on August 6, 1959, Mike lived in Camillus for most of his life until moving to Rome in 2016. He was a graduate of West Genesee High School and OCC. He worked as an automation applications specialist for...
Eugene "Gene" Peterson
Mar 2, 2019
Eugene “Gene” Peterson, 59, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at University Hospital. Born in Schenevus, he lived in Albany for many years before moving to Camillus in 2016. He was a Navy veteran. Gene enjoyed cooking and became a well-known chef before his retirement. He loved spending time at his summer camp on Duck Lake. Gene was...
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