Obituaries
Daniel G. Kenny
Aug 26, 2015
Daniel G. Kenny, 31, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, August 26. He was a lifetime resident of Camillus and a mechanic for Mavis Tire. Daniel was predeceased by his father, George Kenny, in 2005 Surviving are his son, Talon S. Kenny; mother; Theresa Kenny; brother, Michael (Donna) Kenny; niece, Heather; nephews, Michael and Christopher; and several great-nieces, nephews and cousins....
Kenneth F. Christian
Aug 23, 2015
Kenneth F. Christian, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday. Born and raised in Syracuse, Kenneth was a mechanic and avid car enthusiast. Surviving are his children, Karen (Paul) Bonner, Tim, Kevin, Kathleen and Jessica Monday; six grandchildren; many nieces nephews, cousins and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, August 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Buranich Funeral...
Eva Marie Waleski
Aug 18, 2015
Eva Marie Waleski, 86, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus and was a graduate of Assumption High School. Eva was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the Camillus Seniors. She enjoyed luncheons with her girlfriends,...
Robert W. Kaljeskie
Aug 16, 2015
Robert Walter Kaljeskie, 89, of Solvay, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a Navy veteran of World War II. Robert retired in 1989 after 18 years with the Liverpool School District. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Robert was an avid golfer,...
Henry E. Clay
Aug 16, 2015
Henry E. Clay, 93, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from North Syracuse High School. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and flew in the C.B.I. Theater. Henry retired from the NYS Thruway Authority. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed spending time...
Helen Finkbeiner Koslowski
Aug 13, 2015
Helen Finkbeiner Koslowski, 82, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was born on January 9, 1933 to Agnes and Herman Finkbeiner. Helen retired from a long career with GE in the Heavy Military Department. A lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church, she was very active...
Sonya Finkelstein
Aug 12, 2015
Sonya Finkelstein, 86, of DeWitt, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Sonya loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. An avid Yankees and Giants fan, she also loved to read and enjoyed bowling, knitting, camping, swimming, playing Mahjong and traveling to Florida. Sonya was predeceased by her husband, Joseph,...
Tricia E. Reney
Aug 9, 2015
Tricia E. Reney, 42, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015, in Syracuse. Originally from Chittenango, she attended Genesee Community College in Batavia and worked for Matrix Communications in Liverpool. Tricia was predeceased by her brother, Brian Burleigh. Tricia is survived by her loving husband, Kevin, "her rock" and two beautiful daughters, Amanda Lee and Melaina Sue; parents, Henry and Elizabeth...
Stella Mantone
Aug 8, 2015
Stella Mantone, 92, of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at McHarrie Life in Baldwinsville. Born at home in Bayonne, NJ as Stephania Wilczar to Anna (Skrabinska) and Miketa Wilczar on Easter Sunday April 1, 1923. Predeceased by husband Hugo Mantone in 1989 and all 6 brothers & sisters. Stella grew up and went to school in New York...
William Philip Christy, Jr.
Aug 5, 2015
William Philip (“Phil”) Christy, Jr., 96, passed on to the afterlife on August 5, 2015. He was born in Old Forge, NY on July 28, 1919 (also his son Bill’s and grandson Will’s birthday) and lived there until his family moved to the Syracuse area in 1937. He graduated from Liverpool High School in 1937, from Syracuse University in 1943...
Dorothy K. Simmons
Aug 3, 2015
Dorothy K. Simmons, 89, of Fairmount, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Crouse Hospital. Born and raised in Syracuse, she lived in Fairmount since 1956 and was a graduate of Central High School in 1942 and CCBI. Dorothy, along with her husband John, were owners of the Fairmount Bowling Center for 34 years and Simmons Construction, which built many...
Ann E. Casler
Aug 1, 2015
Ann Dellapent Casler, 80, of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Watertown, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1956 and was a graduate of Watertown High School and SUNY Potsdam, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. Ann was a teacher with the West Genesee Central School District...
Henrietta R. Hughes
Jul 30, 2015
Henrietta R. Hughes, 95, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 30, 2015 at Loretto. She was a retired teacher in the Baldwinsville Central School District. Surviving are her son, Frank R. Hughes of Baldwinsville. There will be no services.
Robert E. Frigon
Jul 30, 2015
Robert "Bob" Frigon, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was fondly referred to as "Bob the Builder" who was employed as a union carpenter for the City of Syracuse for over 25 years. He was proudly married to his "Love Muffin," Margaret (O'Donnell) Frigon for 36 wonderful years. Together they shared...
Joseph A. Alfieri
Jul 27, 2015
Joseph A. Alfieri, 84, of Camillus, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at home. Born and raised in Buffalo, he lived in Syracuse since 1978. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and served as a MP during the Korean War. He was a sponsor of the Junior Achievement, former member of the Buffalo Chamber...
Karen Marie Laufer
Jul 20, 2015
Karen M. Laufer, 39, of Clay, passed away Monday at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse with Onondaga County Justice Center. Surviving are her parents, Margaret and Robert E. Laufer and sister, Stephanie Laufer, all of Syracuse; brother, Robert J....
Sophia Anna Daniluk
Jul 19, 2015
Sophia Anna (Grinko) Daniluk, 94, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at home. Born in Easton, she lived in Camillus since 1947 and was a graduate of Greenwich High School. Sophia was employed ten years with GTE Sylvania in Camillus and previously with Albany Felt Co. She was a communicant of Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Catholic Church...
Thomas E. Higgins
Jul 19, 2015
Thomas Edward Higgins, 88, of , Frisco, CO, died peacefully Sunday at Evergreen Life Center in Evergreen, CO following a brief illness. Born on February 23, 1927, he was the son of John and Margaret Higgins. He married the love of his life, Helen, in 1951 in Glens Fall and spent the majority of his life in Camillus. He retired...
H. Talmadge Naron
Jul 13, 2015
H. "Bud" Talmadge Naron, 84, of Camillus, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born and raised in Whiteville, NC, he spent most of his adult life residing in Bath, NY. He was a graduate of Whiteville High School and received an associate's degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Bud was an...
John V. Stubbs
Jul 13, 2015
John "Jack" V. Stubbs, 93, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Watertown, he was a graduate of Watertown High School. A Coast Guard veteran of World War II, he moved to the Syracuse area after his discharge from service. Jack retired in 1990 as an independent salesman and...