Obituaries
Mary Janet Pirong
Jun 29, 2025
Mary Janet "MJ" Pirong, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home, now reunited with the love of her life.
A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Mary Janet graduated from Blodgett Vocational High School in 1951. She worked for many years in the Syracuse business community, beginning her career at the New York Telephone Company and...
Danylo Orest Kulczycky
Jun 26, 2025
Danylo Orest Kulczycky (“DK”), 40, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, surrounded by family, after a decade-long battle with brain cancer—a fight marked by fierce strength, endless courage, and an unbreakable will to live. Born and raised in Cazenovia, he was a natural explorer from the start—building forts, climbing trees, and diving headfirst into every challenge life...
James S. Burke
Jun 26, 2025
James S. Burke, 86, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, at Francis House. Born in Syracuse, he resided in Baldwinsville for 13 years.
Jim was a 1957 graduate of Marcellus High School and a U.S, Army veteran. Employed by the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades for 33 years, he retired in 2017. For 25 years he...
Hryhoriy Kostiv
Jun 26, 2025
Hryhoriy Kostiv, 50, of Solvay, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday.Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Hryhoriy emigrated to the United States in 2012. In Ukraine, he was known as a joyful, generous, and deeply caring man. He was always ready to help others and brought warmth and laughter to everyone around him. Hryhoriy carried these qualities with him throughout his...
Robert J. Kane
Jun 26, 2025
Robert J. Kane, 82, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Nottingham High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College. His entire career was in the insurance business. He enjoyed vintage cars and was fond of caring for his 1956 Buick...
Michael Dixon
Jun 25, 2025
Michael Dixon, 75, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Wednesday at home, surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of the Camillus area, Michael was a member of the Camillus Elks, Lodge No.0031. He was a proud graduate of St. Patrick’s High School Class of 1968. Michael was a U.S. Navy Veteran during the Vietnam Era and past vice commander of...
Christopher F. Borell
Jun 21, 2025
Christopher F. Borell, 78, of Solvay, passed away peacefully Saturday at Upstate Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Chris was a proud graduate of Solvay High School Class of 1964. He was a member of IBEW local 97 and dedicated over four decades of his career to Niagara Mohawk as a Consumer Relations...
Frank Walter
Jun 19, 2025
Frank Walter, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday at Auburn Community Hospital.
Born in Passaic, NJ, Frank spent his formative years in White Plains, graduating from White Plains High School. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College and later completed his master’s degree at Syracuse University. In 1969, he made Syracuse his home, where he would...
Joseph Kondratowicz
Jun 18, 2025
Joseph Kondratowicz, 93, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Francis House. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he was a proud graduate of Central High School and a devoted member of the community throughout his life.
For 46 years, Joe built a distinguished career at Kemper Insurance, ultimately serving as vice president before his retirement in 1996. His...
Virginia Ann Nelk
Jun 18, 2025
Virginia Ann Nelk, 87, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Upstate Community Hospital.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Virginia was a graduate of Porter High School. She was a faithful and longtime member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, where she generously shared her time and talents—especially in the kitchen.
Virginia’s love for baking shone brightly during church coffee...
Kathleen "Kathy" T. Garvey-Raymond
Jun 14, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Garvey-Raymond, 92, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Saturday at home. Born on May 3, 1933, in Syracuse, she was a proud lifetime resident of the Syracuse and Camillus area.
Kathy was a graduate of Assumption Catholic Academy and dedicated over a decade of her life as a parts clerk at Centro....
Allison H. MacDowell
Jun 8, 2025
Allison H. MacDowell, 81, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital with his children at his side.
Born in Syracuse, Allison was a proud 1961 graduate of West Genesee High School. In his early 30s, he moved to Franklin, MA, later relocating to Manassas, VA, in his early 50s. Allison retired in 2005 as division chief...
Genevieve L. Tamburelli
Jun 1, 2025
Genevieve Tamburelli, 97, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Genevieve was a kind and loving soul, especially devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her deeply.
Surviving are her children, Paula (Richard) Benz, Mary Gates, and Thomas Tamburelli; grandchildren, Christopher Gates, Heather (Nicholas) Davenport, and Christina (Edward) Miller; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Madeline, Genevieve, and Amelia Davenport, and...
Carol A. Krak
May 31, 2025
Carol A. Krak, 82, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday.
Born and raised in Syracuse, Carol was a proud 1960 graduate of North High School and later earned her associate degree from Onondaga Community College.
Carol dedicated over 15 years of service as an executive secretary at Carrier Corporation.
Beyond her career, Carol was a woman of many passions. She...
Dakota Vincent Adams
May 26, 2025
Dakota Vincent Adams passed away at home on Monday, at the age of one month.
Dakota was predeceased by his great-grandparents, Jim and Janet Todd, and Maureen and Charles Gridley; uncle, Vincent Brelle; and aunts, Maureen Gridley Micale and Colleen Michlovitch.
Surviving are his parents, Shannon Adams and Abbigail Carlsen; grandparents, Erin and Mark Fallico and Jennifer and Andrew Carlsen; great-grandparents, William...
Shirley (Frost) Yoder
May 22, 2025
Shirley (Frost) Yoder, 98, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Keepsake Village at Greenpoint. Born in 1927 in Syracuse, she was a 1944 graduate of Vocational High School. Shirley married Bob in 1946, and they were married for 57 years. She embarked on a career as a salesclerk at Dey Brothers in Fairmount Fair, where her unwavering commitment spanned from...
Belva "Connie" Morton
May 16, 2025
Belva “Connie” Morton, 85, of Syracuse, passed away at Brookdale Summerfield Senior Living on Friday.
Belva was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, Class of 1957. Her family was most important to her, and she loved being a Mimi. Belva enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, and collecting teacups and spoons from the places she visited. She was an active member of St....
Robert E. "Bob" Lake
May 14, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Lake, 67, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday.
Bob was a graduate of Corcoran High School and went on to earn his associate’s degree from Onondaga Community College. He dedicated over 30 years of his career to Filips Home Remodeling, where he was known for his craftsmanship, work ethic, and commitment to helping families...
David M. "Dazzy" LaManna
May 10, 2025
David M. “Dazzy” LaManna, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital.
Born and raised in Solvay, David was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. He graduated from Solvay High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Wichita State University. David built a dedicated career as an industrial engineer, spending 18 years...
Marcella A. Lauzon
May 7, 2025
Marcella A. Lauzon, 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday.
Marcella was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Teresa McBarron; and parents, Thomas and Barbara Sherlock.
Surviving are her children, Daniel, Jeff (Terri), Elizabeth Lauzon, and Mary Lauzon; siblings, Michael (Susan) Sherlock, Barbara Sherlock, and Thomas (Sandi) Sherlock; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and extended family.
To celebrate Marcella’s life, relatives...