Obituaries

Dorothy May Aitchison

Dorothy May Aitchison

Jan 5, 2013

Dorothy Champlain Aitchison, 90, of Syracuse passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. Born in Syracuse on Monday, January 16, 1922, she was the daughter of Paul E. Champlain and Lora Elizabeth (Kasson) Champlain. A lifetime resident of the Howlett Hill area, she was secretary for the Marcellus Central School District for more than...

Ella I. Rhinehart

Ella I. Rhinehart

Jan 4, 2013

Ella Imlay Rhinehart, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, November 12, 1927, she was the daughter of Robert Imlay and Marguerite (McDonald) Imlay. After spending her early years in Zanesville, Ohio, she lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. Ella graduated from the College of...

Joan Geppinger

Joan Geppinger

Jan 3, 2013

Joan Geppinger, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Crown Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Cortland. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was the daughter of Chester H. Geppinger and Mildred (Morris) Geppinger. Joan retired in 1990 from Cooley Business Forms, Syracuse. She enjoyed traveling and reading. Joan is survived by her companion, John "Jack" Leahey of...

Allena E. Narvey

Allena E. Narvey

Jan 1, 2013

Allena Emma Narvey, 88, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 21, 1924, she was the daughter of Samuel Crawford and Rhoda (Leach) Crawford. After spending her early years in Reynoldsville, she moved to Camillus in 1957. Allena worked as a waitress and also with GTE...

Lorrayne A. Piegdon

Lorrayne A. Piegdon

Jan 1, 2013

Lorrayne A. Piegdon, 88, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. Born in Pershing, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 3, 1924, she was the daughter of William Guy Molloy and Arletta (Austin) Molloy. After spending her early years in Edmond, Oklahoma, Lorrayne resided in Syracuse from 1946 until moving to Camillus in 1952....

John Suhey III

John Suhey III

Dec 31, 2012

John Suhey III, 47, of Syracuse passed away Monday at home. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was a graduate of Paul V. Moore High School. John was employed by Central New York DSO for 28 years. An avid collector of fine collectables, he also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his pets. Surviving are his husband, Dean P. Whittles...

Beverly "Bev" Pompi

Beverly "Bev" Pompi

Dec 29, 2012

Beverly “Bev” Pompi, 83, formerly of Fairmount, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012, at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre, surrounded by her family. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse-Camillus area and a communicant of Holy Family Church. Beverly was born on Saturday, October 19, 1929 and was the daughter of George Martz and Emma Minnie (Kaiser) Martz....

Beverly Jane Henderson

Beverly Jane Henderson

Dec 29, 2012

Beverly J. Henderson, 83, formerly of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Syracuse on Friday, January 25, 1929, she was the daughter of Arthur Davis and Mabel (Phillips) Davis. She spent her early years in East Syracuse before moving to North Syracuse. Beverly was a licensed practical nurse at the...

Dennis J. Mangan

Dennis J. Mangan

Dec 29, 2012

Dennis J. Mangan, 63, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at home. Born in Syracuse on Sunday, March 6, 1949, he was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and Camillus. He was a 1966 graduate of Central Tech and attended Onondaga Community College. Dennis was a police sergeant for the City of Syracuse Police Department for 28 years, retiring...

Donald Flath

Donald Flath

Dec 29, 2012

Donald Flath, 89, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Born in Syracuse on Wednesday, April 25, 1923, he was the son of Frank Clifford Flath and Margaret Owen Flath. He lived in Camillus since 1967 and was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the China-Burma-India Theater. Donald retired...

Mary Louise Alfieri

Mary Louise Alfieri

Dec 27, 2012

Mary L. Alfieri, 78, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born on Wednesday, May 16, 1934, she was the daughter of Joseph and Louise Besser. Mary lived in Buffalo until moving to Camillus in 1978. Mary was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. Mary...

George Mayer

George Mayer

Dec 25, 2012

George Mayer, 85, of Camillus, joined Jesus for His birthday celebration on Christmas Day. His loving wife of 62 years, Gloria (Klein) Mayer was by his side. Born in Buffalo on Tuesday, March 8, 1927, he was the son of Raymond H. Mayer and Clara A. (Goerner) Mayer. George lived in Ithaca for most of his life and attended Syracuse...

Stephen Stott

Stephen Stott

Dec 23, 2012

Steve Stott, a life-long resident of the Syracuse area, died Sunday. He was a master automotive and electronics technician who could repair anything. Steve enjoyed boating and tinkering with his collection of computer equipment. He was an active step-father who had a wonderful sense of humor. Steve is survived by his wife, Mary Olin; step-sons, Dean and Daryl; parents, Anne...

Joan Lingyak McManus

Joan Lingyak McManus

Dec 19, 2012

Joan Lingyak McManus, 81, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at home, surrounded by her family. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, she was born on Tuesday, January 20, 1931 and was the daughter of Gustav Lingyak and Hazel Jennings Lingyak. She was a 1949 graduate of Camillus High School and attended OCC and Auburn Community College....

Ryan Alisanski

Ryan Alisanski

Dec 18, 2012

Ryan Alisanski, 32, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at University Hospital following a brief illness. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was born on Monday, October 13, 1980 and graduated from Marcellus High School in 1999 and Rochester Institute of Technology in 2003. Ryan was employed for ten years with Marsh, Inc. He was a...

Mary E. Kilpatrick Cosgrove

Mary E. Kilpatrick Cosgrove

Dec 18, 2012

Mary E. Kilpatrick Cosgrove, 81, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Loretto. Born in Vandling, Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 18, 1931, she was the daughter of Eugene Kilpatrick and Anna Casey Kilpatrick. She spent her early years in the Tipperary Hill area and was a graduate of St. Patrick's School. Mary retired from New York Telephone Co....

Lucy Cusano Panzino

Lucy Cusano Panzino

Dec 18, 2012

Lucy Panzino, 94, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in her loving husband’s arms, at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was born on Thursday, January 17, 1918, and was the daughter of Anthony Cusano and Anna Serio Cusanoa. She was a graduate of Eastwood High School and moved to...

Anastasia "Anne" E. Zysk

Anastasia "Anne" E. Zysk

Dec 16, 2012

Anastasia “Anne” Zysk, 93, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at home. Born in Syracuse on Monday, December 23, 1918, she was the daughter of Francis Banaszek and Eleanore Sieraszuska Banaszek. She lived in Camillus most of her life. For 32 years, Anne and her husband spent winters in Cape Canaveral, Florida. She was formerly employed by GE...

Frances E. Jenks

Frances E. Jenks

Dec 14, 2012

Frances E. Jenks, 92, of Fairmount, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012, at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Phoenix, New York on Thursday, July 15, 1920, she was the daughter of George McKinley and Carrie Tottingham McKinley. Frances lived in the Syracuse area most of her life and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Frances was predeceased by...

Henry Zimmer

Henry Zimmer

Dec 12, 2012

Henry Zimmer, 86, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Loretto. Born in Baldwinsville on Saturday, May 22 1926, he was the son of Charles Eli Zimmer and Jenny VanTassell Zimmer. He retired as a maintenance worker for the City of Fulton. Henry was predeceased by his brothers, Roy, Charles and Joseph. Surviving are his sisters, Grace Zimmer...