Obituaries
Norma S. Sherwood
Jan 28, 2015
Norma S. Sherwood, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Luke Health Services, Oswego. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, and friend. Norma was the youngest of the six “Stanton Girls” born to Harry and Alpha Stanton of Solvay. She moved to Cards Corners after marrying the love of her life,...
George "John" C. Raite
Jan 25, 2015
John "George" C. Raite, 93, of Solvay,passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Loretto. A lifetime resident of Solvay, he enjoyed spending his winters in Florida. He was an Army veteran of World War II. George was a barber and owner of Raite Hairstyling for 65 years, retiring in 2009. He attended First Christian Assembly. He enjoyed growing tomatoes and...
William H. Schwarting Jr.
Jan 25, 2015
William Henry Schwarting Jr. of Jordan, laid down his shovel and turned off his digging equipment for a much needed eternal rest on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Born in Syracuse on September 23, 1930, he was the son of William Henry Sr. and Clara Mey Schwarting. He lived in Syracuse until his marriage to Barbara Ann Baker on August 30,...
Sharon A. Mulcahey
Jan 24, 2015
Sharon A. Mulcahey, 70, of Fairmount,passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse-Camillus area, she was a 1961 graduate of Central High School. Sharon retired from the Syracuse Developmental Center after 25 years. She was a member of CSEA and enjoyed traveling and going to the casino. Most of...
James T. Roach
Jan 24, 2015
James T. Roach, 89, of Fairmount, passed away Saturday at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he received a bachelor of science degree in finance from Siena College. Jim was an Army veteran of World War II, having served as a sergeant with the military police in Germany during the Nuremberg Trials. He retired from Christopher Community,...
Dorothy M. Smolinski
Jan 23, 2015
Dorothy M. Smolinski, 89, of Camillus, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Francis House. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she retired in 1982 after 38 years with the NY Telephone Co. Surviving are nieces and a nephew. Services will be private. Share condolences at www.BuranichFH.com
Mary Elizabeth Ramsing
Jan 22, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Ramsing, 92, of Baldwinsville,passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Syracuse Home surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Mary worked a number of years as a bookkeeper with Ramsing Electric. A former communicant of St. Mary's Church in Baldwinsville, she was active with a...
Mary Lambert
Jan 21, 2015
Mary Lambert, 87, of Fairmount, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at home. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and graduate of North High School. For many years, Mary worked at Ponto Brothers, her family's stand at the Regional Market. She was a communicant of...
Kathleen M. Ryan
Jan 19, 2015
Kathleen M. Ryan, 74, of Camillus, passed away Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born and raised in Albany, she lived in the Camillus-Onondaga Hill area since 1964. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and was an avid supporter of West Genesee athletics. She was loved by her many friends in Camillus. Kathleen was predeceased by her...
Patricia "Pat" Lillie Burdick
Jan 18, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Lillie Burdick, 84, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. Born in Hamilton, she spent her early years in Bouckville before moving to the Syracuse area in 1952. Pat was a 1948 graduate of Madison Central School, received her bachelor's degree from Utica College and her master's degree from Syracuse University. She was an elementary school...
June Boardman Santamour
Jan 18, 2015
June Boardman Santamour, 90, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Loretto. Born in Herkimer, she lived in Camillus since 1957 and was a 1942 graduate of Herkimer High School. A member and past county president of the Onondaga County American Legion Auxiliary, she was also a member and former president of the Knifetown Legion Auxiliary Post 1540....
Ruthann Salanger Stubbs
Jan 13, 2015
Ruthann Salanger Stubbs, 90, of Syracuse,passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruth Salanger. Ruthann was a graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School. She retired in 1991 after over 20 years with Community General Hospital. Her greatest...
Charles Edward Gridley
Jan 13, 2015
Charles Edward Gridley, 79, of Baldwinsville, died peacefully Tuesday at his home after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He was predeceased by his parents; eleven siblings; daughters, Maureen and Colleen; and grandson, Jason. Chuck is survived by his wife, Maureen; son, Charles; daughters, Karen (Kopp),...
Arland F. Hibbard
Jan 11, 2015
Arland F. Hibbard, 91, of East Syracuse, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born and raised in Prattsburgh, NY, he lived in the Syracuse area since 1969. He was a graduate of Prattsburgh Central School. Arland was employed by Barber & Deline in Preble, NY for many years, retiring in 1985. A member of...
Tillie Fanok
Jan 10, 2015
Tillie Fanok, 91, of Westvale, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was a graduate of Central Tech. Tillie was employed by Coyne Textile Services. for 35 years, retiring in 1981. A longtime communicant of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, she was also a member of the...
Margaret May (Capp) Gardynski
Jan 8, 2015
Margaret May (Capp) Gardynski, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she worked for Raphael’s Restaurant. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Antoni Gardynski. Surviving are her children, Judith (Tom), John (Kathy), Raymond (Irene), Sandra (Ralph), Charles, Andrew (Karen) and Stanley (Ann); sister, Sharon Brown; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. ...
Jeffrey T. Wentworth
Jan 8, 2015
Jeffrey T. Wentworth, 53, of Marcellus,passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born in Syracuse, he was formerly employed by Franciscan Management Services. He was predeceased by his father, John. Surviving are his family, Tricia, Jordin, and Sydney, all of Marcellus, Elizabeth and Michael of Mattydale and Tim of Syracuse. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions...
Maryann Ridgway
Jan 4, 2015
Maryann (Hart) Ridgway, 63, of Syracuse,passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Francis House. Born in Brooklyn, she was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and graduate of Bishop Ludden High School and Maria Regina College. An Air Force veteran, Maryann served in the Vietnam Era. She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Ch. 30 and...
John "Jack" E. Leary
Jan 3, 2015
John "Jack" E. Leary, 60, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3 at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle with brain cancer. Born and raised in Springfield, MA, Jack lived in Camillus, NY since 1978. He received an associate's degree from Onondaga Community College and was employed by Owens Illinois in Auburn for...
Patricia Sansone
Dec 30, 2014
Patricia Hartnett Sansone, 71, formerly of Westvale, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in her daughter's home in Fairmount. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she worked 38 years at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center, retiring in 2003 as director of food service. She previously worked as supervisor of food service for St. Mary's in Syracuse. Pattie was...