Obituaries
Genevieve L. Tamburelli
Jun 1, 2025
Genevieve Tamburelli, 97, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Genevieve was a kind and loving soul, especially devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her deeply.
Surviving are her children, Paula (Richard) Benz, Mary Gates, and Thomas Tamburelli; grandchildren, Christopher Gates, Heather (Nicholas) Davenport, and Christina (Edward) Miller; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Madeline, Genevieve, and Amelia Davenport, and...
Carol A. Krak
May 31, 2025
Carol A. Krak, 82, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday.
Born and raised in Syracuse, Carol was a proud 1960 graduate of North High School and later earned her associate degree from Onondaga Community College.
Carol dedicated over 15 years of service as an executive secretary at Carrier Corporation.
Beyond her career, Carol was a woman of many passions. She...
Dakota Vincent Adams
May 26, 2025
Dakota Vincent Adams passed away at home on Monday, at the age of one month.
Dakota was predeceased by his great-grandparents, Jim and Janet Todd, and Maureen and Charles Gridley; uncle, Vincent Brelle; and aunts, Maureen Gridley Micale and Colleen Michlovitch.
Surviving are his parents, Shannon Adams and Abbigail Carlsen; grandparents, Erin and Mark Fallico and Jennifer and Andrew Carlsen; great-grandparents, William...
Shirley (Frost) Yoder
May 22, 2025
Shirley (Frost) Yoder, 98, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Keepsake Village at Greenpoint. Born in 1927 in Syracuse, she was a 1944 graduate of Vocational High School. Shirley married Bob in 1946, and they were married for 57 years. She embarked on a career as a salesclerk at Dey Brothers in Fairmount Fair, where her unwavering commitment spanned from...
Belva "Connie" Morton
May 16, 2025
Belva “Connie” Morton, 85, of Syracuse, passed away at Brookdale Summerfield Senior Living on Friday.
Belva was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, Class of 1957. Her family was most important to her, and she loved being a Mimi. Belva enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, and collecting teacups and spoons from the places she visited. She was an active member of St....
Robert E. "Bob" Lake
May 14, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Lake, 67, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday.
Bob was a graduate of Corcoran High School and went on to earn his associate’s degree from Onondaga Community College. He dedicated over 30 years of his career to Filips Home Remodeling, where he was known for his craftsmanship, work ethic, and commitment to helping families...
David M. "Dazzy" LaManna
May 10, 2025
David M. “Dazzy” LaManna, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital.
Born and raised in Solvay, David was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. He graduated from Solvay High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Wichita State University. David built a dedicated career as an industrial engineer, spending 18 years...
Marcella A. Lauzon
May 7, 2025
Marcella A. Lauzon, 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday.
Marcella was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Teresa McBarron; and parents, Thomas and Barbara Sherlock.
Surviving are her children, Daniel, Jeff (Terri), Elizabeth Lauzon, and Mary Lauzon; siblings, Michael (Susan) Sherlock, Barbara Sherlock, and Thomas (Sandi) Sherlock; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and extended family.
To celebrate Marcella’s life, relatives...
Chia-In Grace Li
May 6, 2025
Chia-In Grace Li, 91, of Manlius, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Iroquois Nursing Home.
Born and raised in Taichung, Taiwan, Chia-In lived a full and remarkable life marked by resilience, dedication, and a deep love for family and community. She earned her bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan Normal University and went on to become an English teacher in Nursing, Taiwan—a...
Richard P. Aupperle Jr.
May 4, 2025
Richard P. Aupperle Jr., 78, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Albany, Richard graduated from Albany High School in 1963 and proudly served in the Vietnam War for the U.S. Navy for two years. After completing his service, he married the love of his life, Bonnie, in 1970. The two then...
John F. Zollo
May 3, 2025
John F. Zollo, 61, of Solvay, a Westvale native and former Camillus resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was a proud alum of West Genesee High School and Onondaga Community College. John was the proprietor of Solvay Recreation Alleys, which had been in the Zollo family for 95 years.
An avid motorcyclist, John’s trips to...
Susan Catherine (Munz) Gardner
Apr 27, 2025
Susan Catherine (Munz) Gardner, 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Susan graduated from Nottingham High School. She worked for several companies throughout the years, primarily in clerical positions, often within the insurance industry.
A communicant of Holy Family Church, Susan had a deep passion for many hobbies, including sewing, knitting, cross-stitching,...
Annabelle Y. Tucker
Apr 25, 2025
Annabelle Y. Tucker, 97, of Camillus, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Chicago, she graduated from Western High School in Washington, D.C., and made Camillus her home in 1960. A woman of remarkable spirit, generosity, and creativity, she dedicated her life to education, the arts, and community service.
Annabelle was a devoted...
Charles "Chip" Michael Grosso
Apr 19, 2025
Charles “Chip” Michael Grosso, 74, of Westvale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, with his family by his side. Born and raised in Syracuse, he was the third son of John “Edward” and Dorothy “Anne” Grosso.
Chip retired from Wegmans in 2012 after 35 years of working throughout the company in various managerial positions. He proudly served his country as a member...
Shirley Ann Kole
Apr 18, 2025
Shirley Ann Kole, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, at St. Camillus Nursing & Rehabilitation. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Central High School. Formerly employed by Fairway restaurant in Camillus, she retired in 1995 after more than 30 years in the hospitality field. A very religious woman, Shirley was a communicant of Holy Family...
Barbara Anna Rybak
Apr 17, 2025
Barbara Anna Rybak, 94, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Barbara graduated from Most Holy Rosary High School. A devoted and longtime communicant of Holy Family Church, she lived each day with deep faith, joy, and compassion, and was known for her incredible sense of humor.
Barbara cherished time with her family....
Louis "Lou" Peter Wassel
Apr 15, 2025
Louis “Lou” Peter Wassel passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in Fayetteville, NC, where he became ill while visiting his daughter and her family. Born in Amsterdam, NY, to Helen (Polochacz) and Edward Jacob Wassel, he graduated from Wilbur Lynch High School and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Syracuse University.
Lou began his career as a mechanical engineer...
Patricia Ann Scheg
Apr 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Scheg, 91, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. Born and raised in Rochester, she moved to Camillus in 1964, where she raised her family.
Closest to her heart, Pat treasured time spent with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her legacy of love and kindness will live on through...
Helen (Drazek) Liebi
Apr 12, 2025
Helen (Drazek) Liebi, 82, of Camillus, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area.
Helen was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she especially cherished her time with her beloved granddaughter, who lovingly called her “Grammy.” She enjoyed bowling and spending time at the Polish Home. Helen was...
Brian M. Hebert
Apr 10, 2025
Brian M. Hebert, 72, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at the Iroquois Nursing Home.
Born in Ithaca, Brian was a lifelong resident of the Camillus area and a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. He honorably served his country as a U.S. Army veteran, holding the position of an M1 Abrams Armor Crewman for 14 years....