Obituaries
Christine (Cunningham) Theberge
Jul 29, 2025
Christine (Cunningham) Theberge, 61, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital.
Known for her generous spirit, quick wit, and deep devotion to her family, Christine leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet strength.
A graduate of West Genesee High School, Christine spent 23 dedicated years working as a teacher’s assistant for the West Genesee Central School...
Deborah J. (Butler) Barron
Jul 29, 2025
Deborah J. (Butler) Barron, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Deborah was a 1977 graduate of West Genesee High School. She went on to dedicate over 30 years of her professional life to AXA Equitable, where she was known for her commitment and integrity until her retirement in 2018.
Deborah and her beloved...
MacKenzie L. Tamutus
Jul 25, 2025
MacKenzie L. Tamutus, 39, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday after a sudden illness.
MacKenzie was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. She found her greatest joy at her beloved camp on Lake Ontario, where she spent countless cherished days surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of nature. She created memories that will be treasured by all who...
Sally Anne LaMontagne
Jul 24, 2025
Sally Anne LaMontagne, 91, of Warners, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Sally lived a life marked by dedication to her family and faith.
Sally attended Vocational High School in Syracuse and was a devoted communicant of St. Augustine’s Church. She built a successful career as a sales representative,...
Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa
Jul 19, 2025
Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa, 94, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Born on April 1, 1931, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Rose and Thomas Pallagreno. Anne was raised in Jamesville and graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1948. A gifted vocalist, she earned numerous awards as a solo artist and performed on local radio stations as...
Jennifer (Billmyer) Rizzo
Jul 19, 2025
Jennifer (Billmyer) Rizzo, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday with her family by her side after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Jennifer was born in Cleveland, OH, to artists John and Mina Conant Billmyer, from whom she inherited her creative spirit. She was raised in Denver, CO, and moved to Syracuse, where she graduated from North High School and...
Daniel C. Rizzo, Sr.
Jul 19, 2025
Daniel Carmen Rizzo, Sr., 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Syracuse on January 15, 1941, Dan was the son of the late Carmen and Edith (Eallonardo) Rizzo. He graduated from North High School in 1959 and went on to earn both a bachelor’s degree...
William H. Revette
Jul 18, 2025
William H. Revette, 77, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully on Friday at Auburn Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and cherished memories. Known to many for his strong work ethic and generous spirit, Bill built a life grounded in dedication—to his work, his passions, and most of all,...
LouAnne Omilanowicz
Jul 14, 2025
LouAnne Omilanowicz, 71, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital.
A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, LouAnne was a graduate of West Genesee High School in 1972 and Central Tech Nursing School in 1974. She dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a licensed practical nurse at Crouse Hospital for 39 years. She spent...
Kristen Marcellus O'Hara
Jul 14, 2025
Kristen Marcellus O'Hara, 69, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School and attended Syracuse University.
Kristen was a woman of deep faith, creativity, and unwavering love for her family. She found joy in serving her community and expressing herself through the arts. Her life was a beautiful testament...
Antoinette Theresa Romano
Jul 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Antoinette Theresa Romano, a beloved mother, dedicated fourth-grade school teacher and cherished family matriarch. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday.
Antoinette "Toni" was born in Syracuse and spent her life devoted to her family, her students, her colleagues, and her passions. As a teacher, she touched...
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...
William Warner Heinekamp
Jun 26, 2025
William “Bill” Heinekamp, 70, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Bill lived in the Syracuse area for most of his life. He was a 1973 graduate of West Genesee High School and attended Alfred State College. He retired from Heritage Masonry in 2018 and had previously worked for Camillus Cutlery 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...
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