Barbara Marie Spencer
Apr 15, 2026
Barbara Marie Spencer, 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday.
Born in Auburn, Barbara was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and a proud 1959 graduate of West Genesee High School. She dedicated 21 years of service as a stenographer with the Camillus Police Department, retiring in 2007.
Barbara was a past member of Amboy Belle Isle United...
Patricia A. Sheridan
Apr 14, 2026
Patricia Ann (McCormick) Sheridan, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital on Tuesday after a brief illness.
Patricia was born in Syracuse on January 4, 1932, to James E. and Doris M. McCormick. She lived a long and full life devoted to her family and her beloved NY Yankees.
Patricia attended St. Vincent’s High School...
Dominic A. Ficarra
Apr 11, 2026
Dominic A. Ficarra, 87, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in the Syracuse area, Dominic was a proud graduate of St. John the Baptist High School and went on to earn his associate’s degree from Morrisville State College. He honorably served his country for over 20 years in the Coast...
Gretchen Isabel (Wettlaufer) DePaull
Apr 2, 2026
Gretchen Isabel (Wettlaufer) DePaull, formerly of Camillus and Marcellus, passed away on Thursday at The Nottingham, just four weeks after her daughter, Cammie.
Gretchen was born on Christmas Eve, 1934, in Cleveland, OH, to George and Jessie Wettlaufer. She grew up in Cleveland Heights with her older sister, Camilla, and younger brother, Karl. One of her proudest accomplishments was touring post-World...
Karl L. Steinacher
Apr 1, 2026
Karl L. Steinacher, 82, of Jordan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday.
Born and raised in Austria, Karl immigrated to the United States as a young boy in the fourth grade. He was a graduate of C.W. Baker High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his military service, Karl...
DanaMarie KelloggShaffer
Mar 30, 2026
DanaMarie KelloggShaffer, 31, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, DanaMarie later moved to Camillus and graduated from West Genesee High School. She had a deep passion for music from a young age. While in high school, DanaMarie was an active member of the West Genesee marching band, as...
James Roy Woods
Mar 28, 2026
James “Jim” Roy Woods, 80, of Camillus passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years Clara A. (Hainey); his daughters, Christine E. Woods Heslin (Joseph Heslin) and Karen R. Jennings (Adam) both of Camillus; his pride and joy grandchildren, Porter, Amelia, and Beatrice Jennings; brothers, Francis, Robert, Frederick (Kevin), Thomas and David (Adeline)...
Robert L. Neimeier
Mar 28, 2026
Robert L. Neimeier, 84, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Bob was a proud graduate of North High School. He dedicated over 41 years of his career to Carrier Corporation, where he worked as a skilled sheet metal press machinist. Following his retirement, Bob remained active...
Sandra J. Bristol-Dendis
Mar 27, 2026
Sandra J. Bristol-Dendis, 83, of Camillus, passed away Friday at home, surrounded by loved ones. Sandi will be remembered for her love of cats, books, quick wit, lively spirit, and love for her family.
Sandi was born in 1942 to Helen and William Fox of Interlaken. She graduated from Interlaken Central High School in 1960. She was married to her high...
Priscilla (Campbell) Edwards
Mar 23, 2026
Priscilla (Campbell) Edwards, 89, of Syracuse, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was called home to God surrounded by loving family. Born on August 18, 1936, in Syracuse, to Edith and Raymond Campbell, Priscilla spent her early years in the city she cherished. She attended Ed Smith Elementary School and Nottingham High School before graduating from Wells College with a...
Eleanor (VanHorn) Pollock
Mar 23, 2026
Eleanor (VanHorn) Pollock, 69, of Syracuse, died peacefully on Monday at home. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Eleanor was a graduate of Corcoran High School. She devoted 35 years of her professional life to MONY, where she worked as a systems analyst until her retirement in 2016.
Eleanor had a true zest for life and found great joy in...
William A. Nesfeder
Mar 20, 2026
William “Bill” Nesfeder, 89, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday.
Born in Allentown, PA, Bill was a graduate of Syracuse Central High School, where his impressive baseball talent left a lasting impression on teammates and the community. Following high school, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1961 before continuing his...
Ruth (Smith) Cleveland
Mar 20, 2026
Ruth (Smith) Cleveland, 105, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at Bethany Gardens in Rome, NY. She was born on February 7, 1921.
Ruth was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, raising her family in Westvale. She began her nursing career as a private “new mother/baby nurse,” then worked at Westhill School District in charge of attendance. Ruth finished...
Karen Marie Marko
Mar 17, 2026
Karen Marie (Frazer) Marko, 73, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who will be deeply missed.
Karen was born on May 30, 1952, in Penn Yan to Edgar and Gwendolyn (Gabler) Frazer. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1970 and later from Onondaga Community College. Karen worked at Crouse...
Lawrence David Hsu
Mar 16, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” David Hsu, 51, of New York City, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Born in Reading, PA, Larry moved to Camillus, NY, with his family in 1979. A 1992 graduate of West Genesee High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 1997. During his school...
James Francis Sganga
Mar 15, 2026
James Francis Sganga, 79, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at the Veterans Affair Medical Center. Born in Waterloo on April 1, 1946, Jim was the beloved son of Francis and Denise Sganga. He was raised in Minoa and settled in Camillus in 1989.
After enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1965, Jim bravely served his country during the Vietnam War. Honorably...
Cesar Pais Figueiredo
Mar 15, 2026
Cesar Pais Figueiredo, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home.
Born on April 16, 1937, in Portugal, Cesar later moved to Brazil, where he married his beloved wife, Lina, in 1965. The couple immigrated to the United States in 1974 and settled in Camillus, making it their cherished home for many years. Cesar was a dedicated...
Randy A. Reed
Mar 9, 2026
Randy A. Reed, 73, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital on Monday.
Born in Robinson, IL and raised in Tuscola, IL, Randy was a graduate of Tuscola High School. He later moved to Marcellus in 2017, where he made his home for many years. Randy worked as the superintendent of Tuscola Stone Company for over 25 years before...
David S. Gandino
Mar 8, 2026
David S. Gandino, 78, born on July 17, 1947, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
He is survived by his loving family.
“I lived, I died, I tried my best.” ~DSG
Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central New York & of the Finger Lakes or to Erin's Angels.
Gail Marie Carlton
Mar 6, 2026
Gail Marie Carlton, 65, of LaFayette, passed away peacefully on Friday at Upstate Community Hospital.
Gail was born in Preble and spent part of her childhood in the Camillus area, attending West Genesee High School until the 11th grade. She later moved to LaFayette, where she graduated from LaFayette High School and made her home for many years.
Gail worked as a...
