Obituaries

Katherine Germakovski

Katherine Germakovski

Jan 9, 2025

Katherine Germakovski, 20, of Camillus, passed away on Thursday. Born in Syracuse, she spent eight years in the Albany area, returning to Camillus in 2019. She attended Le Moyne College for a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. An avid drawer and writer, she had a great interest in computers. Katherine was fluent in four different languages and became an enthusiast...

Gary Girard Kantak

Gary Girard Kantak

Jan 9, 2025

Gary G. Kantak, 76, of Cortland, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. Born in Camillus, he was a proud West Genesee High School graduate and moved on to pursue an Associate's Degree in Business Management from OCC.

Gary served his country honorably as a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, a commitment that reflected his dedication and strength. After his service, he...

Mary Anna Melnick

Mary Anna Melnick

Jan 6, 2025

Mary Anna Melnick, 98, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Monday at Syracuse Home Health and Rehabilitation at McHarrie Place. Born in Syracuse to the late Trifon and Anna Romanuk Melnick, she moved to Meridian in 1933 and graduated from Cato-Meridian High School in 1945. She later relocated to New York City, where she attended secretarial school and worked as a...

John Edmond Settineri

John Edmond Settineri

Jan 2, 2025

John E. Settineri, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Loretto, just one day shy of his 89th birthday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Le Moyne College. He also proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. An active communicant of Holy Family...

Jennifer (O'Brien) LaGrange

Jennifer (O'Brien) LaGrange

Jan 2, 2025

Jennifer (O’Brien) LaGrange, 52, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Onondaga Central High School, and continued her education at OCC, earning an associate’s degree. Jennifer dedicated her professional life to healthcare, working as an anesthesia technician specialist, most recently at...

Ann S. Mulholland

Ann S. Mulholland

Jan 2, 2025

Ann S. Mulholland, 91, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Francis House, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of the Camillus area, she lived a life of devotion, service, and compassion that touched countless lives.

Ann was a proud graduate of St. Patrick's High School and St. Joseph's College of Nursing, where she cultivated her passion for...

Betty L. Gasparek

Betty L. Gasparek

Dec 29, 2024

Betty L. Gasparek, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 10 days after celebrating her 88th birthday. Born in Blooming Grove and raised in New Windsor, she was the only daughter of Louis and Anna Moses. Betty moved to Syracuse in 1957 and started a family with her husband Emery in Camillus. They eventually moved to Bennett Road and...

Richard J. "Dick" Fazio

Richard J. "Dick" Fazio

Dec 28, 2024

Richard J. “Dick” Fazio, 90, of Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family. A resident of the Syracuse area, he moved to Camillus in 1966 and to Orlando in 2024. Richard was a graduate of Smith Tech High School and a 1961 graduate of Le Moyne College. He was a U.S. Army...

Ronald Leeman Pratt Sr.

Ronald Leeman Pratt Sr.

Dec 21, 2024

Ronald Leeman Pratt Sr., 94, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place. Born in Oswego, he was raised in Fulton and moved to the Syracuse area in 1958, where Ron built a life filled with hard work, love, and cherished memories.

He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, embodying the strength...

Anthony "Tony" Steven Sgarlata

Anthony "Tony" Steven Sgarlata

Dec 19, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Steven Sgarlata passed away peacefully on Thursday, eleven days shy of his 82nd birthday. Born and raised in Solvay, he was the beloved son of the late Sam and Stella Sgarlata. He graduated from Solvay High School in 1960 and went on to build a remarkable career and life rooted in dedication, service, and love.

Tony began his professional...

Robert J. Venner Jr.

Robert J. Venner Jr.

Dec 19, 2024

Robert J. Venner Jr., 82, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Bishop Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and selfless devotion. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a man of deep faith, unwavering kindness, and boundless enthusiasm for life’s simple joys.

Bob was a proud graduate of St. Vincent de Paul...

Stephen Patrick McNamara

Stephen Patrick McNamara

Dec 17, 2024

Stephen Patrick McNamara, 78, of Tipperary Hill, passed away on Tuesday at home. Born on October 2, 1946, he graduated from West Genesee High School and continued his education at OCC before earning an associate degree from Syracuse University. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served his country honorably during the Vietnam War.

Steve dedicated over 35 years to the Syracuse...

Sofia Dimovich

Sofia Dimovich

Dec 16, 2024

Sofia Dimovich, 90, formerly of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday in Virginia Beach, VA. Born in Florina, Greece, Sofia emigrated to the United States, where she and her late husband, Anastas Dimovich, built a rich and fulfilling life together in Syracuse.

For over 45 years, Sofia and Anastas were proud owners and operators of several stores and restaurants in the...

Howard E. O'Brien

Howard E. O'Brien

Dec 16, 2024

Howard E. O’Brien, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on Monday. He graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Syracuse before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Howie built a lifelong career in automobile sales. A hardworking Irishman, devoted veteran, and coach for Valley Little League Baseball (where his son played), he was quick-witted and never...

Beverly M. Oliver Cizenski

Beverly M. Oliver Cizenski

Dec 15, 2024

Beverly M. Oliver Cizenski, 90, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday. Born February 2, 1934, in Syracuse, and raised in Mattydale, she spent the majority of her life in the Camillus area. A proud 1951 graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School and CCBI in 1953, Beverly earned a degree in business and worked as a...

Paul David Theis

Paul David Theis

Dec 12, 2024

Paul David Theis, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday at Upstate University Hospital. 

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Marie Theis.

Surviving is his brother, John Theis.

A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Buranich Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home.

Paul will be laid to...

Ray D. Jackson

Ray D. Jackson

Dec 10, 2024

Ray D. Jackson, 87, of the Village of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, one day after celebrating his 87th birthday. Born on December 9, 1937, in Athens, PA, he moved to Camillus in 1951, where he would dedicate his life to his family and his work in the construction industry. Ray devoted over 20 years of his life to...

Chester Peter Lewandowski

Chester Peter Lewandowski

Dec 9, 2024

Chester Peter Lewandowski, 83, of Warners, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Solvay and Warners area, he was a 1960 graduate of Solvay High School and dedicated 39 years to Carrier Corp. before retiring in 1998. Following his retirement, Chester continued to support his local community as a substitute bus driver for...

Anne Lavelle Sheridan

Anne Lavelle Sheridan

Dec 8, 2024

Anne (Lavelle) Sheridan, 91, of Howlett Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she brought warmth, creativity, and a deep sense of community to all who knew her.

A proud graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School, Anne’s early career included time with NY Telephone Co. and...

David T. Hayes

David T. Hayes

Dec 7, 2024

David T. Hayes, 72, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Rochester, he made the Syracuse area his home in 1975, building a life centered on family, faith and community.

 A 1971 graduate of Pembroke High School, David continued his education at CCBI, earning his degree in 1973, and later graduated from the...

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