Kathryn (Batty) McLachlan
Dec 1, 2015
Kathryn (Batty) McLachlan, 84, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at home. Born and raised in Gloversville, she graduated from Gloversville High School and the Katharine Gibbs School in Boston before moving to Camillus in 1958. Before becoming a homemaker, Kathryn worked at Niagara Mohawk and General Electric. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church...
Douglas B. Ayer
Nov 28, 2015
Douglas B. Ayer, 63, of Camillus passed away Saturday November 28, 2015 at home. He received a B.A. degree from SUNY at Potsdam and certificate in computer science from Syracuse University. Doug was a retail manager for Wheels Discount Auto and Fay's Drug for many years. An avid SU sports fan, he enjoyed the Yankees, NY Giants, softball and golf....
Tina A. (Dee) Wilkins-Rattray
Nov 25, 2015
Tina A. (Dee) Wilkins-Rattray, 47, of Camillus, was united with her father and son on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was employed by the Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse for six years. Tina was also formerly employed by Holy Family Church where she was director of the Early Childhood Education Program for...
Harold N. Rice
Nov 22, 2015
Harold N. Rice, 87, of Camillus, passed away Sunday. He was an Army veteran of Korea. He retired from General Electric in the military radar division. He was active at Holy Family Church as an usher and also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4114. He was a member of VFW Post # 153 and the American Legion....
Michael J. Gallagher
Nov 20, 2015
Michael J. Gallagher, 55, of Jordan, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived in Camillus since 1976. He attended Holy Ghost Prep. School in PA for two years and was a graduate of CBA. Michael received his bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University and master's degree from SUNY Oswego. He was employed for...
Frank J. Lewek
Nov 17, 2015
Frank J. Lewek, 72, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at home. Born in Utica, he lived in the Syracuse area since1974. He was a 1961 graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School and an Army veteran. Frank retired in 2002 after 20 years with Chrysler Corp. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. He loved golfing,...
Elizabeth Palma
Nov 15, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Palma, 85, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at home. Born in Auburn, she lived in Camillus since 1968. She was a graduate of North High School, SUNY Oswego and received her master's degree from Syracuse University. Betty retired in 1985 after 25 years teaching with the West Genesee Central School District. She was elected to...
Stephen Anthony Vincentini
Nov 14, 2015
Stephen Anthony Vincentini, 32, of Windermere, Florida and formerly of Solvay, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Born in Syracuse, Stephen was a 2001 graduate of Solvay High School. He received an associate's degree in air traffic control and a private pilot's license from Community College of Beaver County Aviation Sciences Center. Stephen...
Jane E. Bachar
Nov 12, 2015
Jane E. Bachar, 87, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. Born in Utica and raised in Marcellus, she lived most of her life in Camillus. She graduated from Powelson Business Institute and was employed for many years as a legal secretary. Jane was a charter member of St. Michael's Lutheran...
Donald E. Kenney
Nov 11, 2015
Donald E. Kenney, 84, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at VA Medical Center. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, he lived in Syracuse since 1966. He was a graduate of Steinmetz High School and the University of Illinois, where he received his master's degree in engineering. He was a Navy veteran. Donald was employed with Alcan Aluminum...
George E. Jones
Nov 9, 2015
George E. Jones, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. Born in Lafayette, IN, he grew up in Skaneateles. He was a graduate of Skaneateles High School and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. George was a pharmacist for Rite Aid for 21 years, retiring in 1992 and formerly owned...
Anita M. Jacob-Gilbert
Nov 6, 2015
Anita Jacob-Gilbert, 44, of Solvay, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School and Onondaga Community College where she received a degree in criminal justice. Anita was a private investigator for 19 years with the Bellerdine Investigative Agency in Auburn. She was a...
William "Will" P. Charles
Nov 6, 2015
William "Will" P. Charles, 68, of the village of Camillus, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at Van Duyn Rehabilitation & Nursing. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Camillus most of his life and attended West Genesee High School. Will was employed with Charles Plumbing & Heating and enjoyed fishing. William was predeceased by his parents, Oswald and Gloria; and...
Mary A. Meier
Nov 5, 2015
Mary A. Meier, 69, of Camillus, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a teacher at Dr. King Elementary School for more than 30 years. Mary received a bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College and master's degree from Syracuse University. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, she also visited the Adoration Chapel frequently. She loved horses,...
Anthony Mark Berardi
Nov 4, 2015
Anthony Mark Berardi, 62, of Orlando, Florida, and formally of Syracuse, passed away November 4 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family and friends. Born to Ernest and the late Elvira Berardi, he was a graduate of Jamesville-Dewitt High School. He was a diehard Yankees fan yet, still moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1983. Recently retired, Tony...
Edgars Lesins
Nov 1, 2015
Edgars Lesins, 82, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at home. Born in Litene, Latvia, he lived in Camillus for many years and retired after 47 years from L.A.B. Corp. in Skaneateles. Surviving are his wife, Dzidra; son, Viesturs (Linda) of Syracuse; daughter, Raita (John) Lesins-Bills of Liverpool; and grandchildren, Andrea, Kristen, Alexander, Trina and Kyla. There will...
Joseph Alfonso DeVivo
Oct 31, 2015
Joseph Alfonso DeVivo, 53, of Fairmount, passed away Saturday at home. Born in Auburn, NY, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School. He was a classic car collector and master mechanic. Joe owned and operated DeVivo's Auto Service for over 20 years and was a longtime participant of the Syracuse...
Edward W. Graveline II
Oct 30, 2015
Edward W. Graveline II, 84, of Camillus, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Ogdensburg, he lived in the Syracuse area since the age of nine. Ed served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1948-1952. In 1993, he retired after 17 years with the Miller Brewing Co. in Fulton and was...
Timothy C. Kay
Oct 29, 2015
Timothy C. Kay, 74, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was a Navy veteran. Tim retired after 42 years with Crucible Specialty Metals and then worked as a courier for Lab Corp. He was a member of the Camillus Elks Lodge and American Legion. An avid hunter, golfer, fisherman...
Dolores Bartman Swayze
Oct 27, 2015
Dolores Bartman Swayze, 72, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Hospice Care in Port Orange, FL. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of Bruce and Eleanor Bartman. Dolores worked as an executive secretary for many years and also ran a dog business. She moved to Florida in 2000. Dolores was predeceased by her husband, Richard....
