Obituaries
Margaret Christy
Oct 1, 2015
Margaret (“Maggie”) Wackerle Christy, 95, was reunited with her husband in the afterlife on October 1, 2015. She was born in Liverpool, NY, and lived most of her life in Westvale, NY. She graduated from Liverpool High School in 1937, and graduated cum laude in 1941, and earned her M.S. degree in 1944, from Syracuse University. She taught Public Speaking,...
Kathleen E. Fingerhut
Sep 30, 2015
Kathleen E. Fingerhut, 65, of Memphis, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of the Memphis area and a graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School. She was employed over 25 years with GTE Sylvania. Kathleen was predeceased by her son, Joshua, in 2013; and parents, Willis and Shirley Jaton. Surviving are her...
Michael D. DeChick
Sep 25, 2015
Michael D. DeChick, 90, of Camillus, passed away Friday at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Auburn, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. He was an Army Air Corps veteran and member of the American Legion. Michael retired as deputy sheriff with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Dept. and previously worked for...
Terri Davis
Sep 23, 2015
Terri Acquaviva Davis, 80, a longtime resident of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 23. She was born March 14, 1935 in Binghamton, the daughter of Anthony and Florence Acquaviva. An award-winning florist and artisan, she was the owner of Terri Davis Floral Designs in Cary. Terri was predeceased by her parents; son, Brian Davis; husband, David Lee;...
Rocco L. Capraro
Sep 18, 2015
Rocco L. Capraro, 89, of Camillus, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at McHarrie Life in Baldwinsville. Born and raised in Utica, he graduated from Proctor High School in 1943, Utica College in 1953, and moved to Camillus in 1963. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Rocco retired in 1985 after 38 years with NY Telephone Services....
Alan Douglas
Sep 17, 2015
Alan Douglas Jr., 95, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Nottingham High School. Alan was a Marine Corps veteran of WW II. He was employed over 20 years with NY State Fire Insurance Rating Organization. He was a bass drummer for the Syracuse...
Jo Ann Macaluso
Sep 17, 2015
A memorial Mass for JoAnn Macaluso, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, will be celebrated Thursday, October 1 at 5 p.m. in Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Miss Macaluso had been teaching in the West Genesee Central School District for 48 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...
Rosemarie Colman
Sep 14, 2015
Rosemarie (Marino) Colman, 60, of Camillus, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a sales associate for Rite Aid in Eastwood for over ten years. Rosemarie loved spending time with her friends and family. Rosemarie was predeceased by her father, Nick Marino; sister, Terry Allen;...
Donald Alley
Sep 10, 2015
Donald Alley, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday. Born and raised in Jamesville, he lived in Syracuse for 25 years before moving to Jordan in 2008 then Fayetteville in 2012. He participated with the West Genesee Day Habilitation Program. He is survived by many friends. There will be no calling hours. Donald will be laid to rest in Walnut Grove...
James E. Stanton
Sep 9, 2015
James E. Stanton, 70, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of North Syracuse High School. James retired in 2000 after over 20 years with Carrier Corp. He was a former communicant of St. Augustine's Church and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. He was a member...
Clayton L. Koontz
Sep 6, 2015
Clayton L. Koontz, 84, died Sunday, after a brief illness. A chemical engineer by training, Clayton worked for 33 years at Bristol-Myers Squibb, the pharmaceutical company, before retiring in 1985. He performed many roles at the company over his career, including director of manufacturing of Bristol's Syracuse plant. During his time at the company, Bristol's Syracuse facility manufactured a significant...
Joan Hill
Sep 5, 2015
Joan Hill, 82, of Clay, passed away Saturday at Buckley Landing. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she lived in Minnesota until moving to the Syracuse area in 1977. Joan was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Pittsburgh. Formerly employed by Alcoa, TJ Maxx and Zayres, she was a volunteer at the Civic Center and communicant of Sacred Heart...
John J. McCormick
Sep 2, 2015
John J. "Jerry" McCormick, 74, of Fairmount, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from St. John Evangelist High School, Regiopolis College in Kingston, Ontario and attended Niagara University. He retired from AC&S after 35 years and was a member of the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators,...
Warren A. Hall
Sep 2, 2015
Warren A. Hall, 93, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Flushing, he was a Navy veteran of WWII and a graduate of Syracuse University. Warren retired from Texaco after 37 years. He enjoyed fishing, skiing and golf. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, the former Phyllis Shafer; sons, Wade of Guilderland and...
Peter G. Honeywell
Aug 29, 2015
Peter G. Honeywell, 85, passed away Saturday, August 29 surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, D.C. he served in the Korean War before graduating from Syracuse University. His pure joys in life were Syracuse sports - "Go Orange" and spending time with family always kept him smiling. Peter was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Elaine Honeywell....
Scott Ewing
Aug 28, 2015
Scott Ewing, 93, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. Born in Worcester, MA, he lived in Syracuse since 2004. Scott was a World War II Veteran, having served in the Army Air Corps. He attended Princeton University, was the CEO of Sherman Textile Company in Worcester, MA, and owned over 30 Hallmark stores thru-out New England. He was a...
Kathryn A. Revette
Aug 28, 2015
Kathryn A. Revette, 66, of Baldwinsville, went home to be with Jesus on Friday after fighting a hard battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Kathryn enjoyed many things such as scrapbooking, motorcycle rides with her husband, spinning wool, archery, gardening and rifle shooting, winning many awards. Kathryn won many 1st place ribbons at the NYS...
Edward G. Caldwell
Aug 27, 2015
Edward G. "Jerry" Caldwell, 60, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Central Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Wellsville, NY, he lived in Camillus since 2000. Jerry was a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a B.S in Accounting and a graduate of SUNY Binghamton with a B.A. in Economics. He was an accountant with the NYS...
Daniel G. Kenny
Aug 26, 2015
Daniel G. Kenny, 31, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, August 26. He was a lifetime resident of Camillus and a mechanic for Mavis Tire. Daniel was predeceased by his father, George Kenny, in 2005 Surviving are his son, Talon S. Kenny; mother; Theresa Kenny; brother, Michael (Donna) Kenny; niece, Heather; nephews, Michael and Christopher; and several great-nieces, nephews and cousins....
Kenneth F. Christian
Aug 23, 2015
Kenneth F. Christian, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday. Born and raised in Syracuse, Kenneth was a mechanic and avid car enthusiast. Surviving are his children, Karen (Paul) Bonner, Tim, Kevin, Kathleen and Jessica Monday; six grandchildren; many nieces nephews, cousins and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, August 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Buranich Funeral...
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