Obituaries
Patrick J. Torzon
Mar 14, 2024
Patrick J. Torzon, 75, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School. Patrick was employed by The Hayner Hoyt Corp. for over 10 years before becoming a self-employed carpenter.
Patrick was predeceased by his parents, John and Charlotte Torzon; and brother, Jack.
Surviving are his wife...
Frances C. Way
Mar 13, 2024
Frances C. Way, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she lived in Johnson City before moving to the Syracuse area in 1955. Fran graduated from Johnson City High School in 1950, and then from the former Broome County Community College in 1952. She retired in 2010...
Sylvia E. (Root) Cacciotti
Mar 11, 2024
Sylvia E. (Root) Cacciotti, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday. Born on March 8, 1942, in Trumansburg, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Carl and Elsie Root. Sylvia spent her formative years in Ithaca, NY, graduating from Ithaca High School in 1960 and the Rochester Business Institute in 1961. She dedicated over three decades of her life as an...
Christopher W. Young
Mar 9, 2024
Christopher W. Young, 71, of Jamesville, passed away on Saturday, March 9 at home. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he was an esteemed sergeant with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, where he served his community with honor and dedication for over 25 years. Later in his career, he worked with both the CSX Police Department and the Onondaga...
Rolland "Ron" Schlicht
Mar 8, 2024
Rolland “Ron” Schlicht, 90, of Camillus, passed away Friday at home. Born in Syracuse, he grew up in the Valley and resided in Onondaga Hill for many years. Ron served his country as a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and bowling. He especially enjoyed attending Syracuse University football games.
Ron was predeceased by his...
David Joseph Kudlick
Mar 6, 2024
David Joseph Kudlick, 69, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Westhill High School and received an associate degree from OCC. David was a security guard at Morris Protective Service, Inc. He was also an avid sports fan.
David was predeceased by his parents,...
Maria C. Neves
Mar 5, 2024
Maria C. Neves, 97, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation. Born and raised in Portugal, her journey led her to settle in Syracuse in 1960. Maria dedicated herself to her work at Syracuse China and found solace and community as a devoted communicant of St. Joseph's Church. She cherished her...
Arvinder "Robin" K. Chima
Mar 2, 2024
Arvinder “Robin” K. Chima, 74, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, her journey led her to the Syracuse area in 1982. In India, Robin earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Punjab, and continued her pursuit of knowledge as she attained a Master's...
Michael R. Neuner
Feb 29, 2024
Michael R. Neuner, 72, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Buffalo, he found his home in Syracuse where he settled in 1972. A graduate of Syracuse University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Michael devoted 40 years of his life to Onondaga Community College, where he served as a Senior Development Specialist....
Marilyn Margaret Tracy
Feb 24, 2024
Marilyn Margaret Tracy, 79, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital. A vibrant and lifetime resident of the Syracuse community, she excelled academically and socially, graduating from Vocational High School in 1962 where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad and the Vikettes. Marilyn dedicated over a decade of her life as an administrative assistant...
Michael V. De Marco
Feb 22, 2024
Michael V. De Marco, 76, of Camillus, peacefully passed Thursday. He was predeceased by his wife, Gail. Surviving are Michael’s children, Michelle Laribee and Jean and Michael De Marco.
Judith G. Brown
Feb 17, 2024
Judith G. Brown, 85, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Saturday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Ogdensburg, Judith was a graduate from Ogdensburg Free Academy and pursued higher education at SUNY Potsdam, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education. In the 1970s, she settled in Watertown where she raised her family and worked as...
Shirley Ruth Roy
Feb 9, 2024
Shirley Roy, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Friday, at Syracuse Home, surrounded by her family. Born in Ogdensburg, Shirley graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy. As a teenager, she was the elevator girl at Empsall’s Department Store. She moved to Syracuse in 1954, working at Acme Markets and Dey Brothers before starting a 40-year career with the OBGYN practice of Doctors...
Kathryn M. Kerr
Feb 7, 2024
Kathryn M. Kerr, 85, of Marcellus, peacefully passed away on Wednesday.
Surviving are her daughter, Alyson Esposito; son, James; and six grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Marcellus Free Library, 32 Maple St., Marcellus, NY 13108.
Michael Belvito
Feb 5, 2024
Michael Belvito, 65, of Syracuse, passed away Monday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Marcellus High School. A member of the IBEW Union, Michael was a talented self-employed electrician for many years. A true outdoorsman, he was an avid hunter and fisherman and even had a love for drawing the wildlife that brought him solace (one...
Charles "Chuck" A. Maynard
Feb 5, 2024
Charles A. "Chuck" Maynard, 72, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday at Upstate University Hospital. The son of Alvin and Gladys Maynard, he was born on March 25, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Chuck did his undergraduate and graduate studies at Iowa State University, receiving his PhD in forest biology in 1980. While at Iowa State, he met his wife, Diane,...
Michail Petrovets
Feb 5, 2024
Michail Petrovets, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Perebrody, Ukraine, he was the beloved son of the late Titus and Paraskovia Petrovets. Michail came to the U.S. in 1989 and was employed with Kraft Foods. He was an individual who had an immense love for sharing the word of...
Azelyn E. Alfiere
Feb 2, 2024
Azelyn E. Alfiere, 95, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. Born and raised in Oswego, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1962.
Azelyn was predeceased by her husband, Emanuel, in 2003; and brothers, Frank, Ralph, and Edward.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary (Thomas) Martin of Syracuse; sons, James (Brenda Law) of Syracuse and Philip of Jack’s Reef; grandchildren, Jessica (Travis)...
Robert J. Stepien
Jan 31, 2024
Robert J. Stepien, 82, of Syracuse, and Melbourne, FL, passed away on Wednesday. Bob was born to Joseph and Ann Stepien in Syracuse. He attended Sacred Heart School, was a proud regents scholarship winner, and graduated from CBA in 1958. Bob continued his education at Le Moyne College and Syracuse University. He was a veteran, having served in the United...
Thomas Francis Kowalewski
Jan 28, 2024
Thomas Francis Kowalewski, a respected figure in the realm of tax law and finance, passed away on January 28 at the age of 71 in Fullerton, CA. Born on December 27, 1952, in Syracuse, he was the beloved son of Carolyn Grace (Sacco) and the late Stanley Joseph Kowalewski.
Thomas's journey in education led him to graduate from Cicero-North Syracuse High...
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