Peter H. Duncan
Nov 1, 2026
Peter H. Duncan, 90, of Camillus, passed away on November 1, 2026, at St. Camillus, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Peter was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area and graduated in 1952 from Onondaga Valley Academy. He went on to enjoy a 35-year career with the New York Telephone Company, retiring in 1990. Peter...
Robert D. Shea
Nov 1, 2026
Robert D. Shea, 60, of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Robert was a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School and Onondaga Community College. He dedicated his career to caring for others, working as a surgical technologist at Upstate University Hospital for 28 years before joining Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, where he worked...
Margaret (Kelly) Meier
Nov 1, 2026
Margaret (Kelly) Meier, 102, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Margaret was a graduate of Tully High School. She began her working career in the hospitality industry, serving as a housekeeper at several local hotels before continuing her career at Crouse Hospital, where she was known for her dedication and strong...
Gudrun Frances "Fran" Vertucci
Oct 31, 2026
Gudrun Frances “Fran” Vertucci, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at Crouse Hospital.
Born in Augusta, GA, Fran spent much of her childhood traveling the world as an "Army brat," experiencing different places and cultures before eventually settling in the Syracuse area, where she spent most of her life.
A graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA, she went...
Alec G. Biggs
Oct 31, 2026
Alec G. Biggs, 58, of Warners, passed away Saturday at Upstate Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Alec was a graduate of Westhill High School and went on to earn his master's degree from Syracuse University. He was a dedicated and hardworking professional who took great pride in his career. Throughout his career,...
Stanley "Jake" Jankiewicz
Oct 25, 2026
Stanley “Jake” Jankiewicz, 96, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Stanley was a graduate of Central Technical High School. He worked as a produce manager at A&P and later at P&C, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.
A communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, Stanley enjoyed...
Barbara A. (Hayes) Shonyo
Oct 20, 2026
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...
Robert A. Gebo
Oct 19, 2026
Robert A. Gebo, 65, of Warners, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital.
A graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School, Robert dedicated more than 40 years to his career as a self-employed plumber, earning a reputation for his hard work and dedication to his craft.
Robert was a member of the Solvay Tyrol Club and an avid golfer who enjoyed spending...
David M. Mutschler
Oct 18, 2026
David M. Mutschler, 72, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Crouse Hospital.
Born in Illinois and raised in Pittsburgh, David moved to the Syracuse area in the 1980s. A graduate of Brentwood High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Vietnam veteran.
David was a devoted member of Grace Assembly of God Church, where he was cherished...
Dmitry Batyuk
Oct 17, 2026
Dmitry Batyuk, 90, of Lakeland, passed away Saturday at home.
Born and raised in Novyi Zboryshiv, Ukraine, Dmitry immigrated to the United States in 1991, where he built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family.
Dmitry worked at Meloon Foundries LLC for 15 years before retiring in 2006. He was a devoted member of First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, where he...
Debra Cecilia Barbagallo
Oct 15, 2026
Debra Cecilia Barbagallo, 72, of Clay, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home with her loving family by her side.
Born and raised in Oswego, Debra was a longtime resident of the Syracuse area.
Debra will be remembered for her warmth, devotion to her family, love of shopping and interior decorating, phenomenal cooking, and joy in hosting family gatherings.
Debra was predeceased by...
Cecelia Pullano
Oct 15, 2026
Cecelia Pullano, 103, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation.
Born and raised in Syracuse, Cecelia was a proud graduate of Vocational High School. She went on to enjoy a long career as a clerk at M&T Bank, where she was known for her dedication and dependability. She eventually retired after many years of service.
Cecelia...
Joseph John "JoJo" Goot
Oct 13, 2026
Joseph John “JoJo” Goot, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Joseph was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1968, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Parsons College. A hardworking and dedicated businessman, he owned and operated Goot Decorating, where...
Patricia Helen Muroski
Oct 11, 2026
Patricia Helen Muroski, 85, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of North High School.
Patricia was predeceased by her first husband, James B. Kerr; her second husband, Norman Muroski; and parents, Robert and Carolyn Orio.
Surviving are her sons, Robert Kerr of Belmont, NC, Charles Kerr of Syracuse,...
Russell W. Shedd
Oct 11, 2026
Russell W. Shedd, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind a lifetime of love, service, dedication, and cherished memories shared with his family and friends.
Russ was born and raised in Rutland, Vermont. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, which laid the foundation for his distinguished 39-year career with the Federal...
Nelida (Neves) Jacob
Oct 10, 2026
Nelida (Neves) Jacob, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Born in Portugal, Nelida immigrated to the U.S. in 1960, settling in Syracuse before making Camillus her home for the past 51 years. A graduate of Corcoran High School, she was employed as a receptionist with Dental Arts Group...
Paula J. (Casler) Patell
Oct 9, 2026
Paula J. (Casler) Patell, 72, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Utica, Paula moved to the Syracuse area at a young age, where she remained a lifelong resident. She graduated from West Genesee High School and went on to earn her BS Degree in Nursing from SUNY Brockport. Throughout her career, Paula dedicated...
Mary Fitzgerald Dermody
Oct 3, 2026
Mary Fitzgerald Dermody, 98, passed away peacefully at home in her own comfy bed, surrounded by her proud and loving children.
Over the past few years, Mary experienced the inevitable decline in health that comes with spending nearly a century in the same earthly body. True to form, she never complained, unequivocally stating she was "fine and dandy" to anyone who...
Michael E. Smorol
Oct 2, 2026
Michael E. Smorol, 75, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, surrounded by his loving family. He was raised on Tipperary Hill by his parents, Edward J. Smorol and the former Sophia A. Kasiak. Michael attended Sacred Heart School and graduated with a BSME from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Rochester.
Mike’s dream as a young man was to...
John "Jack" W. Isbell
Oct 1, 2026
John “Jack” W. Isbell, 85, of Memphis, passed away peacefully on Thursday.
Jack was a graduate of Syracuse’s Smith Technical High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from SUNY Oswego. Jack dedicated his professional life to education, working as an Industrial Arts and Technology teacher in the West Genesee School District for 36 years before retiring...
