Margaret Smith Huppman
Apr 29, 2015
Margaret Smith Huppman, 92, of Fairmount, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at home. Born in Syracuse, she was raised in Eastwood and was a graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School and communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church. She moved to Fairmount in 1950 and became a communicant of Holy Family Church where she was active with...
Beatrice "Betty" V. Conway
Apr 27, 2015
Beatrice "Betty" V. Conway, 95, of Camillus, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at Iroquois Nursing Home. She was a lifetime resident of Warners and a graduate of Warners High School. Betty served in the Women's Army Corps during WW II. She retired as postmaster in 1982 after 28 years with the U.S. Postal Service in Warners and was past...
James "Jim" Mason
Apr 26, 2015
James "Pops" Mason, 92, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at McHarrie Life Senior Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a Navy veteran of WWII. Jim retired from the N.Y. Telephone Co. after more than 30 years as a lineman. He loved golf and belonged to many local golf courses, including Bellevue and Tuscarora. His best times...
Geraldine "Jerry" F. Chatfield
Apr 17, 2015
Geraldine "Jerry" F. Chatfield, 85, of Camillus, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. She was a lifetime resident of Camillus. An avid birdwatcher, Jerry especially enjoyed feeding hummingbirds. She also enjoyed crocheting, volunteering her talents in making "chemo caps." She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them, especially her...
Lana M. DuBray
Apr 14, 2015
Lana M. DuBray, 53, of Weedsport, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at home. Born in Gouverneur, she lived in Weedsport for the last 26 years and was a graduate of Bryant & Stratton. Lana worked at Mercy Rehabilitation Center for over 10 years. Faith was very important to her and she was a member of Grace Chapel Church. She...
Isabella Grace Peterson
Apr 10, 2015
Isabella Grace Peterson, infant daughter of LCpl. Cody James Peterson and Elle Nicole Yazell, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at Crouse Hospital. Surviving in addition to her parents are her maternal grandparents, Steve (Beth) Yazell of Oneida and Robin (Ken Smith) Yazell of Syracuse; paternal grandparents, Michelle Peterson and Mike Winton of Oneida; special aunts, Patty Duke and Dianna...
Florence Schwalm Murphy
Apr 10, 2015
Florence Schwalm Murphy, 78, of Camillus, daughter of Arthur Schwalm and Caroline Gaebel, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born and raised in Watertown, "Dutchie" graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy and Watertown School of Commerce. Florence is preceded by her parents, her brother, David Schwalm, in 1971, and her husband Robert B. Murphy, in 2012. Florence and...
David Allen LeClair
Apr 4, 2015
The loving, generous life of David LeClair, 68, of Elbridge, ended peacefully at home on Saturday April 4, 2015 with his favorite girls by his side. An amazing man whose devotion to family and friends coupled his energy for his passions in life. Strong, yet gentle; intelligent, yet humble; optimistic, yet protective; entertaining, yet humble. As his mom once said,...
Theresa L. Towers
Apr 3, 2015
Theresa Pullano Towers, 61, of Camillus. passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 after a long illness. Born on April 18, 1953 in Syracuse, she grew up in Camillus where she graduated from West Genesee High School. She attended Holy Family Church in Fairmount. An avid animal lover, she loved spending time with her faithful golden retriever, Catie, and her cat,...
Carol J. Ives
Apr 2, 2015
Carol J. Ives, 70, of Elbridge, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Francis House. Born in Richland, she attended Pulaski High School and lived in Elbridge since 1987. She retired in 1987 after eight years with Catholic Charities. Carol enjoyed photography and making floral arrangements. She sang professionally and was an avid antique collector and dealer, along with her...
Lewis J. Salatti
Apr 1, 2015
Lewis J. Salatti 96, of Camillus, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the VA Medical Center. Born on the family farm April 3, 1918 to Joseph and Carmella (Anthony) Salatti, he was a graduate of Warner High School. A veteran of World War II, Lew was a member of the Army Air Corps, achieving the rank of tech...
Frances (Zawadzki) Calley
Mar 31, 2015
Frances (Zawadzki) Calley, 93, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was born on March 30, 1922. She and her husband, Frank, and their sons moved to Fairmount in 1961. Frances was formerly employed by the Army Reserves and the West Genesee School District. She was a...
Dora R. Birks
Mar 30, 2015
Dora R. Birks, 86, of Camillus, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at home. She was born in Syracuse to Chester and Josephine Rifenbary in 1928. Dora graduated from Nottingham High School and Syracuse University College of Home Economics. She was a proud member of OMICRON NU, the national home economics honor society and belonged to PI Beta PHI sorority...
Robert F. Webster
Mar 26, 2015
Robert F. Webster, 86, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Loretto. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Ithaca for 23 years before returning to Syracuse in 1997. A 1944 graduate of Solvay High School, he retired in 1990 after 43 years with Eastern Artificial Insemination Cooperative, Inc. He previously worked for Home Farm and the Herald Journal....
Timothy E. Snyder
Mar 24, 2015
Timothy E. Snyder, 59, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at home. Born in Portland, Maine, he lived in New Hampshire, South Florida and New Port Beach, CA before moving to the Syracuse area in the late 80s. He attended Corona del Mar High School in California. Tim was affiliated with horses his whole life and worked at...
Marcia A. Ramsden
Mar 24, 2015
Marcia A. Ramsden, 79, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Crouse Hospital after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus since 1964 and was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. Marcia enjoyed golf, travel, piano and playing cards with her friends. She was an avid supporter of the West Genesee Marching Band and...
Peter F. LeFevre
Mar 24, 2015
Peter F. LeFevre, 77, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Solvay High School. Peter retired in 2011 after 25 years with Centro and previously worked in the insurance industry for many years. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid dog...
Clare D. Fatcheric
Mar 24, 2015
Clare D. Fatcheric, 76, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital Center. Born in Cadyville, she lived in Syracuse since 1956. Clare was employed by Verizon for more than 30 years. She enjoyed camping on Lake Ontario and spending time with her family. Clare was predeceased by her four brothers and one sister. Surviving are...
Loretta Martin Backus
Mar 22, 2015
Loretta Martin Backus, 96, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Van Duyn Rehabilitation & Nursing. Born in Chateaugay, she lived in Camillus most of her life. Loretta retired from Syroco, Inc. after 12 years and was previously employed with GE. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. Loretta was...
Leo T. Cosgrove
Mar 20, 2015
Leo T. Cosgrove, 84, of Fairmount, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Old Forge, PA, he lived in Baltimore, MD before moving to Syracuse and was a graduate of Central High School. Leo was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He retired in 1986 from AT&T after 30 years. He enjoyed golfing with...
