Obituaries
Maureen Catherine Needham
Apr 15, 2024
Maureen (Solamon) Needham, 86, of Solvay, passed away peacefully on Monday at Auburn Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Maureen's work as a claims representative for the Social Security Administration showcased her commitment to public service, making a difference in the lives of many individuals. She was a pillar of...
Joyce L. Palumbo
Apr 6, 2024
Joyce L. Palumbo, 91, of Camillus, passed away Saturday. Born and raised in Binghamton, she moved to Camillus in 1950. Joyce is now walking Sammy Jo across the rainbow bridge. The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff on the 4th Floor at Loretto Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for their exceptional care and support provided to Joyce throughout...
Elizabeth "Bess" A. Ryan
Apr 3, 2024
Elizabeth “Bess” A. Ryan, 73, of Camillus, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at Upstate University Hospital. Born on September 22, 1950, to the late John and Catherine (James) Ryan, she was the youngest of six children. Having spent most of her life in the Solvay area, Bess recently relocated to Camillus. A proud 1968 Solvay High School graduate, she furthered her education...
Paul M. Straka
Apr 3, 2024
Paul M. Straka, 90, of Union Springs, formerly of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Auburn Community Hospital. Born and raised in Olyphant, PA, he settled in Syracuse in 1950. A U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Paul was employed with the Dept. of Transportation as a bridge construction supervisor for over 30 years. A member of St. John the...
Chad M. Ames
Apr 2, 2024
Chad M. Ames, 42, of Camillus, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday. Born in Elmira, he made Camillus his home in 2011 to start his family with his wife. An accomplished individual, Chad graduated from Troy High School in 1999 and furthered his education by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from King's College, a Master's Degree in Environmental Protection and...
Richard "Richie" Armstrong
Mar 30, 2024
Richard “Richie” Armstrong II, 60, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he enjoyed hunting and bowling. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.Richie was predeceased by his grandchildren, Damian and Caleb; parents, Richard and Florence; and brother, Kenneth Darby.Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Beverly Ann;...
Salvatore J. Rotella Jr.
Mar 28, 2024
Salvatore J. Rotella Jr., 74, of Howlett Hill, passed away on Thursday, at University Hospital. Born in Rome, GA, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. For over five decades, he was the proud owner of Advanced Automotive in Syracuse, where his dedication to craftsmanship and professionalism earned him widespread respect. His expertise extended beyond mere repair work; Salvatore...
Margaret "Margie" Parrilli
Mar 26, 2024
Margaret “Margie” Parrilli, 93, of Camillus, passed away on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital. Born in East Orange, NJ, she grew up in the Bronx and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Margaret settled in the Syracuse area in 1957 and dedicated over 25 years to West Genesee Central School District working in food service. A communicant of Holy...
Kevin Douglas Dirk
Mar 22, 2024
Kevin Douglas Dirk, 66, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after fighting a difficult battle with ALS. Kevin leaves behind a beautiful legacy. A lifelong fan of Syracuse athletics, he supported them his entire life. Kevin enjoyed traveling, skiing, boating, golfing, and scuba diving. Above all, he loved spending time with...
Nicolas "Nick" Edward Sturm
Mar 18, 2024
It is with deep sadness and tremendous love that we announce the unexpected passing of Nicolas "Nick" Edward Sturm, 39, of Camillus, on Monday. Born on August 17, 1984, to Patty and Dale Sturm, he attended elementary school in the Valley before his family moved to their home on Kasson Road in 1992. As the eldest of five siblings, Nick...
Catherine Ann Apps
Mar 18, 2024
Catherine Ann Apps, 59, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a 1983 graduate of West Genesee High School. Catherine collected Precious Moments dolls and figurines, and Disney memorabilia. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family.Catherine was predeceased by her parents, William and Dorothy.Surviving are...
Richard "Joe" Joseph Nash III
Mar 18, 2024
Richard "Joe" Joseph Nash IlI, 40, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Monday at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 30, 1983, to Kathleen (Cowburn) and R. Joseph Nash II.
A 2001 graduate of Westhill High School, Joe went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Industry from SUNY Oneonta in 2005. He enjoyed...
Ronald Glen Highbrown
Mar 16, 2024
Ronald Glen Highbrown, 61, of Warners, passed away peacefully on Saturday at home. He was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and a 1980 graduate of West Genesee High School.Ron had various jobs but the most prominent was that of a butler. His job took him places and provided him with wonderful experiences that made for some endless tales....
Kristen Kovacs-MacBride
Mar 14, 2024
Kristen A. Kovacs-MacBride, 49, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday. Born and raised in Syracuse, Kristen was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Plattsburgh, Kristen embarked on a journey of exploration and growth. She ventured to North Carolina, where she dedicated herself to the noble profession of teaching. However,...
Patrick J. Torzon
Mar 14, 2024
Patrick J. Torzon, 75, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School. Patrick was employed by The Hayner Hoyt Corp. for over 10 years before becoming a self-employed carpenter.
Patrick was predeceased by his parents, John and Charlotte Torzon; and brother, Jack.
Surviving are his wife...
Frances C. Way
Mar 13, 2024
Frances C. Way, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she lived in Johnson City before moving to the Syracuse area in 1955. Fran graduated from Johnson City High School in 1950, and then from the former Broome County Community College in 1952. She retired in 2010...
Sylvia E. (Root) Cacciotti
Mar 11, 2024
Sylvia E. (Root) Cacciotti, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday. Born on March 8, 1942, in Trumansburg, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Carl and Elsie Root. Sylvia spent her formative years in Ithaca, NY, graduating from Ithaca High School in 1960 and the Rochester Business Institute in 1961. She dedicated over three decades of her life as an...
Christopher W. Young
Mar 9, 2024
Christopher W. Young, 71, of Jamesville, passed away on Saturday, March 9 at home. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he was an esteemed sergeant with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, where he served his community with honor and dedication for over 25 years. Later in his career, he worked with both the CSX Police Department and the Onondaga...
Rolland "Ron" Schlicht
Mar 8, 2024
Rolland “Ron” Schlicht, 90, of Camillus, passed away Friday at home. Born in Syracuse, he grew up in the Valley and resided in Onondaga Hill for many years. Ron served his country as a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and bowling. He especially enjoyed attending Syracuse University football games.
Ron was predeceased by his...
David Joseph Kudlick
Mar 6, 2024
David Joseph Kudlick, 69, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Westhill High School and received an associate degree from OCC. David was a security guard at Morris Protective Service, Inc. He was also an avid sports fan.
David was predeceased by his parents,...
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