Elaine J. Stauss

Elaine J. Stauss, 77, of Camillus, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse on Thursday, January 4, 1934, she was the daughter of Howard G. Utter and Marion Saile Utter. She was a graduate of North High School. Elaine was formerly employed by David's and retired from Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association after 18 years. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church and enjoyed playing cards, gardening, reading and socializing with friends. Elaine’s husband, Robert Stauss, passed away in 1991. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Mark During and Tracey and Phillip Campolo, all of Syracuse; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Howard DeMarchi of Camillus; grandchildren, Christopher (Erin) Campolo, Jason (Erin) During and Tara (Eric) Bunch; special friend, Raymond Luber; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Monday, May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3 at the funeral home and at 11:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Lutheran Church with Pastor Janet Fechner-Pelletier officiating. Elaine will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery Contributions in Elaine’s name may be made to Golisano Children's Hospital, c/o University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.