Barbara A. (Hayes) Shonyo

Barbara A. (Hayes) Shonyo, 93, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday.

A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Barbara was a graduate of North Syracuse High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cortland. She devoted more than 20 years to County North Children’s Center, where her genuine love for children and dedication to their growth and well-being touched many lives.

Barbara also generously gave her time volunteering at Elderwood Nursing Home. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her family, who brought her great joy and many treasured memories throughout her life.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband, William Shonyo; sons, Brian and Gregg; son-in-law, Eric Lewandowski; parents, Timothy and Florence Hayes; two brothers; and one sister.

Surviving are her daughters, Terry Lacey of Rochester and Joanne Lewandowski of Camillus; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Wendy Shonyo of Rougemont, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at noon in Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

Barbara will be laid to rest in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse.

In keeping with Barbara’s lifelong love of children, contributions in her memory may be made to Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, One Children’s Circle, Syracuse, NY 13210.

“May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.”