Obituaries

Theresa Losito

Theresa Losito

Sep 27, 2013

Theresa Losito, 87, of Floral City, Florida, died Friday, September 27, 2013 at HPH Lecanto, Florida. She was a resident of Camillus for many years and graduated from Camillus High School. Theresa retired from West Genesee Central School District as a school bus driver. She was a former communicant of St. Joseph’s Church. Theresa enjoyed her camp at Grass Lake...

Barbara LeFevre

Barbara LeFevre

Sep 23, 2013

Barbara LeFevre, 68, of Camillus, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 23, 2013 at Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse on July 8, 1945, she was a graduate of Nottingham High School. Barb excelled in retail and was a buyer for Dey Brothers and Chappell’s for years. She currently was employed with Pottery Barn Kids and recently received an award for the...

Timothy M. Rouselle Sr.

Timothy M. Rouselle Sr.

Sep 17, 2013

Timothy M. Rouselle Sr., 52, of Mattydale, died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Potsdam, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Tim was employed by Blue Ribbon Motors and Empire Transportation Service for many years and enjoyed working on cars. Tim was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Bernice; and brothers,...

Diana R. Teffar

Diana R. Teffar

Sep 17, 2013

Diana R. Teffar, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. Born in West Springfield, MA, she was a graduate of William H. Hall High School and lived in Camillus since 1976. Diana retired in 1991 after 21 years with Onondaga County Department of Social Services. She was a member of Disabled...

George Fantauzzi

George Fantauzzi

Sep 14, 2013

George Fantauzzi, 71, of Tipperary Hill, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was a graduate of Central Tech. George retired in 2000 from Carrier Corp. after 35 years and was also employed by Fish Cove. A communicant of St. Patrick's Church on Tipperary Hill, he was an avid...

Trudie A. Kertulis

Trudie A. Kertulis

Sep 11, 2013

Trudie Ann Kertulis, 63, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Crouse Hospital. Born in Kingston, PA, she was a graduate of Wilkes University, Misercordia University and Marywood University. She moved to Camillus in 2005. Formerly an executive director with BASCOL, Trudie retired last December from Liberty Resources as a clinical social worker, working primarily with children and...

Dr. David H. Beach, Ph.D

Dr. David H. Beach, Ph.D

Sep 11, 2013

Dr. David H. Beach, Ph.D, 74, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was an Army veteran and a graduate of Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical Center. He enjoyed vacationing in Cape Cod, fly fishing, walking his dog, gardening, yard work and running triathlons. David...

Carol Ann Granito

Carol Ann Granito

Sep 10, 2013

Carol Ann Granito, 69, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she retired from the Syracuse Developmental Center after many years and previously was a teacher's aide with the Syracuse City School District for 10 years. She loved birds, angels and also enjoyed working on puzzles and crafts. Carol was predeceased by her brother,...

Edward G. Koes

Edward G. Koes

Sep 10, 2013

Edward "Ed" G. Koes, 93, of Syracuse, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Born in Cicero, he graduated from Cicero High School and CCBI. He married Virginia Lauer Henry in 1954 and resided on Onondaga Hill. A sergeant in the US Army, Ed was deployed in the Persian Gulf Command in World War II. In 1953...

Thomas Carino Sr.

Thomas Carino Sr.

Sep 8, 2013

Thomas Carino Sr., 54, of Elbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Born and raised in New Jersey, he moved to New York with his wife and children in 1990. He worked as a heavy equipment operator. Tom enjoyed fishing, golfing with his son, stock car racing, watching movies, and being followed around by his dog, Chase. He...

Dr. Eugene "Gene" J. Bluto

Dr. Eugene "Gene" J. Bluto

Sep 7, 2013

Dr. Eugene “Gene” J. Bluto, 89, of Camillus, passed away Saturday September 7, 2013 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Grand Isle, Vermont, he lived in Camillus since 1954. He was a graduate of Milton High School, received his doctorate from the University of Vermont and served his residency at Upstate Medical Center. Dr. Bluto retired...

June I. Ripberger

June I. Ripberger

Sep 6, 2013

June I. Ripberger, 95, of the Valley, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at her home. Born in Syracuse, she lived in the Valley for 68 years. June was an election inspector for 45 years. She was associated with the Onondaga Guild of Van Duyn Home & Hospital for over 45 years, where she was a volunteer, served on the...

Robert J. Lawyer

Robert J. Lawyer

Sep 4, 2013

Robert “Bob” J. Lawyer, 54, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the VA Medical Center with his family by his side, after battling lung cancer. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Bob served as a Navy veteran. He was a professional painter with Holt Painting Co., Inc. in Baldwinsville. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Franklyn...

Patrick Owen Coghlan

Patrick Owen Coghlan

Sep 4, 2013

Patrick Owen Coghlan September 4, 2013 Patrick Owen Coghlan, 51, of Ewing, NJ, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Born in Kingston, NY, he graduated from Corcoran High School in Syracuse and attended Erie Community College. He enjoyed working on the oil rigs of Louisiana. He loved to travel and meet people and made many friends during...

Leo R. Kelly

Leo R. Kelly

Sep 1, 2013

Leo R. Kelly, 96, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Split Rock High School and Powelson Business Institute. Leo retired from IBM in Syracuse in 1978 after 40 years and was a service manager in the CNY area for 25 years. An Army...

Eugene J. Dwyer

Eugene J. Dwyer

Aug 31, 2013

Eugene J. Dwyer, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Syracuse, he was raised in Solvay and lived in Westvale most of his life. He attended Solvay High School and was an Army veteran of World War II. Eugene retired in 1988 after 43 years with Gaylord Brothers. He was...

Anne  M. Shaw

Anne M. Shaw

Aug 30, 2013

Anne M. Shaw, 69, of Camillus, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she graduated from St. John the Evangelist and OCC. Anne was owner of CNY Elder Planning in Camillus and previously worked for Catholic Charities as director of the RSVP and did social...

Robert Elwood Rice

Robert Elwood Rice

Aug 26, 2013

Robert Elwood Rice, 84, of Redfield, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 at McHarrie Pointe. Born and raised in Fulton, he lived in Syracuse before moving to Conway, SC and spent his summers in Redfield. He was a graduate of Fulton High School, SUNY Oswego and Syracuse University and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Bob retired in 1983...

Kylie Rose Popps

Kylie Rose Popps

Aug 25, 2013

Kylie Rose Popps, infant daughter of Brianna Popps and Tyler Scholl, passed away Sunday. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, William and Joanne Scholl of Solvay; maternal grandmother, Mary Kay Corcoran of Warners; step-grandfather, Eric Bittel of Minoa; maternal great-grandparents, John and Patricia Popps of Camillus and Michael and Jaynee Boucher of Fairmount; and...

Shirley J. Jackson

Shirley J. Jackson

Aug 23, 2013

Shirley J. Jackson, 75, of Camillus, passed away Friday at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she adored her grandchildren and loved cooking and watching the cooking shows. Surviving are her daughter, Billie Joe Pazdzierski of Syracuse; son, Jayme of Camillus; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, August...