Betty Gibbons
Oct 26, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Gibbons, 86, of Camillus, left us Monday, October 26, 2015, to join the Lord, her husband, parents and grandson, J.J. Gibbons in heaven. She was born on November 27, 1928 at her grandmother's home in Oswego. Betty was the daughter of Oscar and Alice Rickey. She grew up in Spring Valley, Auburn and Albion. She received her BA...
John F. Pirong
Oct 25, 2015
John F. Pirong, 87, of Fairmount, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Van Duyn Rehabilitation & Nursing. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from Solvay High School and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed with GE for 14 years and retired as a sales engineer from Fred Clemett Co. in 1993...
Joanne R. (Legnetto) Dubar
Oct 25, 2015
Joanne R. (Legnetto) Dubar, 72, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2015 at home, with family by her side after a short battle with cancer. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church and St. Patrick's/Corpus Christi Church. Her life's legacy continues through her children and grandchildren. Joanne enjoyed playing cards, shopping and spending time at her camp...
Arlene Kotash Pinkasiewicz
Oct 24, 2015
On her birthday, Saturday, October 24, 2015, Arlene Kotash Pinkasiewicz, 78, of Fairmount, soared home with the angels at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Vocational High School. Arlene worked in insurance for more than 35 years, originally with Unity Life Insurance Co. and retiring as executive assistant from...
Doris M. Faber
Oct 24, 2015
Doris M. Faber, 84, of Camillus, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at University Hospital as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident. Born in Lorain, Ohio, she was raised in Youngstown, Ohio and lived in Syracuse since 1962. Doris was an avid golfer, very artistic, great cook and storyteller. She had a relentless zest for life, enjoying gatherings...
David F. Smith
Oct 23, 2015
David F. Smith, 65, of Camillus, passed away Friday October 23, 2015 at the VA Medical Center. Born and raised in Rome, he lived in Syracuse for the past 10 years. David was a Vietnam combat veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed as a truck driver for more than 30 years. A member of the VFW Post 15033,...
Mary Margaret Lynch
Oct 22, 2015
Mary Margaret Lynch, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus after a heroic six-year battle with ALS. Born in Hornell, she lived in Camillus for over 25 years. She was a graduate of Alfred University and Elmira College. Mary taught math and substituted with the West Genesee Central School District. She...
Robert M. Richards Sr.
Oct 12, 2015
Robert M. Richards Sr., 94, of Camillus, died in the presence of his loving family Monday, October 12, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a lifetime resident of the Camillus area and an Army veteran of World War II. Robert retired in 1984 after 40 years with Crucible Steel. He was a...
Dr. James A. Cavallaro
Oct 10, 2015
Dr. James A. Cavallaro, 63, of Fairmount, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in the presence of his devoted and loving family. Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years, Laurie; daughters, Katie (Peter) Cavallaro-Park of Santa Monica, CA and Stephanie Cavallaro and her fiancé, John Lacey, both of Syracuse; mother, Theresa Cavallaro...
Robert R. Binns Jr.
Oct 9, 2015
Robert R. "Dad" Binns Jr., 70, of Mottville, passed away Friday at home, surrounded by his family. A lifetime resident of Mottville, he was a 1964 graduate of Skaneateles High School. Rob was employed with the NYS Department of Transportation for 35 years, retiring in 1999. He was a former member and past assistant fire chief with the Mottville Fire...
George E. Hopkins
Oct 7, 2015
George E. Hopkins, 93, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Middletown, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area. He was an Army veteran of WW II and the Korean War. George graduated from Syracuse University and retired from Chemtech Industries in Solvay after over 20 years. He...
Christopher J. Arnault Jr.
Oct 5, 2015
Christopher J. Arnault Jr., 28, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Liverpool High School. Chris was employed with Tassone's Wine Garden in Baldwinsville. An avid Yankees and 49ers fan, he also enjoyed softball and bowling. He loved life, his family and friends. Surviving...
Margaret Christy
Oct 1, 2015
Margaret (“Maggie”) Wackerle Christy, 95, was reunited with her husband in the afterlife on October 1, 2015. She was born in Liverpool, NY, and lived most of her life in Westvale, NY. She graduated from Liverpool High School in 1937, and graduated cum laude in 1941, and earned her M.S. degree in 1944, from Syracuse University. She taught Public Speaking,...
Kathleen E. Fingerhut
Sep 30, 2015
Kathleen E. Fingerhut, 65, of Memphis, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of the Memphis area and a graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School. She was employed over 25 years with GTE Sylvania. Kathleen was predeceased by her son, Joshua, in 2013; and parents, Willis and Shirley Jaton. Surviving are her...
Michael D. DeChick
Sep 25, 2015
Michael D. DeChick, 90, of Camillus, passed away Friday at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Auburn, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. He was an Army Air Corps veteran and member of the American Legion. Michael retired as deputy sheriff with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Dept. and previously worked for...
Terri Davis
Sep 23, 2015
Terri Acquaviva Davis, 80, a longtime resident of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 23. She was born March 14, 1935 in Binghamton, the daughter of Anthony and Florence Acquaviva. An award-winning florist and artisan, she was the owner of Terri Davis Floral Designs in Cary. Terri was predeceased by her parents; son, Brian Davis; husband, David Lee;...
Rocco L. Capraro
Sep 18, 2015
Rocco L. Capraro, 89, of Camillus, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at McHarrie Life in Baldwinsville. Born and raised in Utica, he graduated from Proctor High School in 1943, Utica College in 1953, and moved to Camillus in 1963. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Rocco retired in 1985 after 38 years with NY Telephone Services....
Alan Douglas
Sep 17, 2015
Alan Douglas Jr., 95, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Nottingham High School. Alan was a Marine Corps veteran of WW II. He was employed over 20 years with NY State Fire Insurance Rating Organization. He was a bass drummer for the Syracuse...
Jo Ann Macaluso
Sep 17, 2015
A memorial Mass for JoAnn Macaluso, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, will be celebrated Thursday, October 1 at 5 p.m. in Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Miss Macaluso had been teaching in the West Genesee Central School District for 48 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...
Rosemarie Colman
Sep 14, 2015
Rosemarie (Marino) Colman, 60, of Camillus, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a sales associate for Rite Aid in Eastwood for over ten years. Rosemarie loved spending time with her friends and family. Rosemarie was predeceased by her father, Nick Marino; sister, Terry Allen;...
