Obituaries
Mary Sweeney Honors
Feb 21, 2016
Mary Sweeney Honors, 88, of Fairmount, passed away Sunday at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. Born and raised in Auburn, she resided in Fairmount for the past 50 years. Mary was a graduate of Central High School. Throughout her life, she held various secretarial and retail positions in the Auburn and Syracuse area. She retired from Syracuse Developmental Center....
Frederick Bridges Onderdonk
Feb 21, 2016
Frederick B. Onderdonk "Fred Todd", 81, of Baldwinsville, passed away Sunday, February 21. Mourning his loss, his wife of 58 years, the former Elizabeth Gordon; daughter, Karen (Bob) Blakeley of Foxboro, MA; son, Donald (Kristin) Onderdonk of Baldwinsville; sister, Sue Bach of Chapel Hill, NC; grandchildren, Caitlin, Lauren, Justin, Marc, Hannah, Alexis and Avery; and many nieces, nephews and cousins....
Thomas B. Carnegie
Feb 20, 2016
Thomas B. Carnegie, 60, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Mesa, AZ after a brief illness. He grew up in Syracuse before moving to Arizona in the 70s. Tom worked as a general foreman and project coordinator for various electrical companies in Phoenix, AZ for 30 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed wildlife, camping, motorcycles and...
Nicholina J. Collar
Feb 19, 2016
Nicholina “Nickie” J. Collar, 82, of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at Francis House. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus since 1962. She was a graduate of Assumption Academy. Nickie retired from the Syracuse Newspapers in 1995 after 28 years. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and sang for many years with the "Voices of...
Jane Binns Flaherty
Feb 18, 2016
Jane Binns Flaherty, 79, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. She was born to Joseph and Leona Binns in Auburn, NY on July 31, 1936 during one of the hottest spells in area history. Some might say that is the source of the warm smile on her face - even through the...
Mary Joyce Kudlick
Feb 17, 2016
Mary Joyce Kudlick, 85, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Loretto, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Mary and Earl Moran. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was always there with a story to share, a hug, a meal (minimum of 20), or to lend a hand...
Lucille E. Grome
Feb 16, 2016
Lucille E. Grome, 87, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Larry Moore, after an extended illness. A native of Ogdensburg, Lucille moved to Syracuse in 1946. She was married to William J. Grome for 55 years, dedicating her life to raising her family. She retired from Onondaga County...
Elizabeth A. Jarrett
Feb 16, 2016
Elizabeth “Betty” A. Jarrett, 93, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she lived in Camillus since 1961 and was a graduate of North High School. Betty worked at Crouse Hinds during WW II and later with Syracuse China for three years. She was a member of Fairmount Community...
Mary Lou Preske
Feb 15, 2016
Mary Lou Preske, 82, of Fairmount, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. She was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and employed with Kemper Insurance for many years. Mary Lou was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, past president of the Camillus senior citizens and was a...
George P. Smits Sr.
Feb 15, 2016
George P. Smits Sr., 90, of Camillus, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he was raised in Watertown and lived in Camillus since 1963. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A graduate of St. Lawrence University, George was owner of the Yackel & Rupp Insurance Agency....
Paul Michael Merante
Feb 14, 2016
Paul Michael Merante, 63, of Fairmount, left this world with dignity and grace on Sunday, February 14, 2016 surrounded by his family. A proud graduate of Most Holy Rosary and Powelson Business Institute, he worked at National Grid for 38 years, retiring in 2013. Paul was a communicant of Holy Family Church. He was a member of the La Pieta...
E. Dewey Reinhardt
Feb 14, 2016
Dewey Reinhardt, 74, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Crouse Hospital from a metastases of microcystic adnexal carcinoma. Born in Oneonta, he lived in Camillus for 38 years. He was a graduate of St. Lawrence University and received his master's in business from Dartmouth College. Dewey and Joan owned and operated Agway Gardens for over 20 years. Dewey was an...
Elena T. DeVivo
Feb 13, 2016
Elena T. DeVivo, 81, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Pagani, Italy, she moved to Auburn in 1960 and lived in Fairmount since the '70s. Elena retired in 1992 from Van Duyn Home & Hospital. A communicant of Holy Family Church, she was chairwoman...
John M. Quale
Feb 9, 2016
John M. Quale, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at home. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a graduate of Syracuse University. John enjoyed traveling and photography. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Halbritter; daughter, Theresa (Charles) Mitchell of Marcellus; son, John (Susana) Quale of Scotch Plains,...
JoAnne Marie O'Connor-Smolinski
Feb 8, 2016
JoAnne Marie Hildenbrand O'Connor-Smolinski, "Neena", 72, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at Crouse Hospital. JoAnne was a very loving, caring and selfless person. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, and will always be remembered for her heartwarming personality and wonderful smile. JoAnne was predeceased by her first husband, Robert J. O'Connor, in 1979. Surviving are...
Kaehon Lee
Feb 8, 2016
Kaehon Lee, 71, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at University Hospital. Born in Masan, South Korea, she moved to Syracuse in 1980 and was employed by B.G. Sulzle, Inc. in Syracuse. Kaehon was predeceased by her parents; three brothers; and her sister. Surviving are her husband, Yong Lee; daughter, Sujin Lee; son, Jae Lee; and a sister living in South...
Robert "Bob" P. Ellis
Feb 7, 2016
Robert "Bob" P. Ellis, 78, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 7, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he also lived in Seminole, FL. Bob attended St. Patrick's High School and graduated from Solvay High School. He excelled in high school sports, especially baseball and basketball. Having never played the game of hockey,...
Patricia P. Mooney
Feb 5, 2016
Patricia P. Mooney, 83, of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General with her husband, Jim and close family friend, Brian by her side. She was born and raised in Jordan and lived in Camillus most of her life. A 1955 graduate of Nottingham High School, she also attended SU. Pat was a...
Genevieve A. Smith
Feb 4, 2016
Genevieve A. Smith, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday. She was a lifetime resident of Syracuse. Genevieve was predeceased by her husband, Jack Smith, in 2002. Surviving are her daughters, Suzanne Smith of Syracuse and Patricia (Joseph) Petrangelo of Warners; sons, Richard Smith of Syracuse and Daniel Smith of Camillus; grandchildren, David, Matthew and Daniel Petrangelo, Jason Smith and Michael...
Anne Mary McIntyre
Feb 3, 2016
Anne Mary McIntyre, 51, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School. She was also a communicant and Eucharistic minister at Holy Family Church. Anne was predeceased by her mother, Patricia McIntyre, in 2009. Surviving are her daughters, Amber Fenner and Clairrissa McIntyre; granddaughter, Piper...