Obituaries

Yaroslav Burko

Yaroslav Burko

Jan 1, 2024

Yaroslav Burko, 81, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Monday at home. He was born in Ukraine and later immigrated to Syracuse in 1992 where he made his cherished home and became a member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Yaroslav worked at Tarolli Brother’s Properties where he showcased his exceptional skills and knowledge before retiring....

Monna J. Allen

Monna J. Allen

Dec 31, 2023

Monna J. Allen, 92, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, December 31. Born and raised in Hornell, Monna's journey through life was marked by love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family and community.

Monna's story began in Hornell, where she was born and raised, and later graduated from Hornell Senior High School. In 1952, she embarked on a new...

Harold “Butch” Grant Hauswirth

Harold “Butch” Grant Hauswirth

Dec 31, 2023

Harold “Butch” Grant Hauswirth, 76, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was the son of the late Charles and Shirley Hauswirth. He graduated from Baldwinsville High School.

Sergeant Harold Hauswirth was a true patriot and his dedication to his country shone through his service in the Marine Corps. He proudly served...

Helen "Lee" Muldoon

Helen "Lee" Muldoon

Dec 27, 2023

Helen “Lee” Muldoon, 92, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Lee was born on August 23, 1931, to the late John and Ruth Brittain. Her life began in New Galilee, PA, but she found her home in Camillus where she settled...

Janne Elizabeth Howes

Janne Elizabeth Howes

Dec 25, 2023

Janne Elizabeth Howes, 86, of Camillus, passed away Monday at Upstate Community Hospital. Born in Geneva, she grew up in Seneca Falls, then moved to southern California for 10 years before settling back in Central New York in 1968. In CNY, Janne lived in Weedsport for two years, Camillus for 14 years, then Elbridge for 22 years, and returned to...

Alice Hyrcza Gillen

Alice Hyrcza Gillen

Dec 24, 2023

Alice Hyrcza Gillen, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born and raised in Jamesville, she was the valedictorian of her Jamesville-DeWitt High School graduating class. Alice pursued higher education, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego. Her passion for learning led her to a fulfilling career as an esteemed elementary school teacher in...

Mark D. Moth

Mark D. Moth

Dec 21, 2023

Mark D. Moth, 59, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse on May 2, 1964, to Jean Moth and the late Fred Moth, he was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Mark was a dedicated and hardworking individual, having served as a financial operations manager for Milton CAT for over...

Russell G. Davis

Russell G. Davis

Dec 18, 2023

Russell G. Davis, 73, of Solvay, passed away on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a lifetime of meaningful connections. Russell, known to many as a devoted family man and a proud veteran, touched the lives of those around him with his warm spirit and kind heart.

A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Russell was a...

William LeMoyne Scheutzow

William LeMoyne Scheutzow

Dec 16, 2023

William LeMoyne Scheutzow, 71, a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Bill was a National Merit Scholar and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy. He attended LeMoyne College. Bill worked at Cooper Decorating and Merchants Bank before he joined the staff at Shifty’s Bar and Grill in the 1970s. He was the “Greeter”, and so much...

Edward "Ed" J. Tinklepaugh

Edward "Ed" J. Tinklepaugh

Dec 15, 2023

Edward “Ed” J. Tinklepaugh, 90, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Friday evening, with his family at his bedside. His departure leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication.   Born to Joseph D. Tinklepaugh and Pearl A. Fletcher Tinklepaugh in Binghamton, on July 29, 1933, Ed led a life defined by his commitment to service, laughter, and the...

Thomas J. Galvin

Thomas J. Galvin

Dec 15, 2023

Thomas J. Galvin, 70, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he served as a firefighter for the City of Syracuse Fire Department.

Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Elizabeth Galvin and brother-in-law, David Siegenthaler.

Surviving are his partner, Donna Bliss; daughters, Colleen Galvin and Anne (Dan) Downes; granddaughters, Erin and...

Janine B. Scanlon

Janine B. Scanlon

Dec 14, 2023

Janine B. Scanlon of Camillus, passed away at home, with the comfort of her children by her side. Janine was born in Wisconsin in 1933 and later moved with her parents, Kenneth and Marion Bosché, and her sisters, to Syracuse. She graduated from Most Holy Rosary High School, CCBI, and Onondaga Community College.  Before she and her husband Donald married,...

Valentina Radionova

Valentina Radionova

Dec 11, 2023

Valentina Radionova, 73, of Syracuse, passed away in peace on Monday at Upstate University Hospital, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Ukraine, she immigrated to the United States in 1998. Valentina was a woman of faith and was an active member of the Slavic Baptist Church. She found solace and strength in her spiritual community and...

Richard E. "Dick" Blanchard

Richard E. "Dick" Blanchard

Dec 10, 2023

Richard E. “Dick” Blanchard, 77, of Solvay, passed away Sunday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Kenneth and Antoinette Blanchard on December 1, 1946, his life journey was marked by his unwavering commitment to his passions and his profound devotion to those he held dear. A graduate of Chittenango High School, Dick embarked on a path of...

Gerald "Jerry" Bassett

Gerald "Jerry" Bassett

Dec 5, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Bassett, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in the tight-knit community of Cadyville, Jerry's journey through life led him from the picturesque landscapes of Saranac Lake to his cherished home in the Syracuse area, where he put down roots in 1971.

A proud graduate of Saranac Lake High School,...

Marilyn Marcy

Marilyn Marcy

Dec 3, 2023

Marilyn Marcy, a devoted wife, loving mother, and dedicated teacher, passed away Sunday at home. Born on January 25, 1936, in Buffalo, she filled her life with compassion, kindness, and a genuine love for those around her.  Marilyn pursued a bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, and after having three sons, embarked on a fulfilling career as a first-grade teacher at...

Mary R. Rao

Mary R. Rao

Dec 3, 2023

Mary R. Rao, 86, a beloved lifetime member of the Syracuse community, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Upstate Community Hospital. Mary found joy in cooking, earning her the title of chef extraordinaire. Beyond the kitchen, she showcased her remarkable talent for reupholstering, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary works of art. With her self-taught expertise in home improvement, Mary continuously...

Roseanne Hoey Corrigan

Roseanne Hoey Corrigan

Dec 2, 2023

Roseanne Hoey Corrigan, 93, of Camillus, passed away on Saturday, after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Mary and James Hoey. Roseanne received her BSN from Duquesne University and was a member of the Alpha Tau Delta National Fraternity for Professional Nurses. Employed at St. Mercy Hospital...

Thomas A. Petro

Thomas A. Petro

Dec 1, 2023

Thomas A. Petro, 93, passed away on Friday. Thomas and Mary Catherine Nicklas were married on November 1, 1952. Thomas was an Army veteran and an elementary school teacher at Marcellus Central School District.

Thomas was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in March 2020.

Surviving are his children, Linda Rice, Ellen Pulver, Kathryn Harper, and Anthony Petro; and granddaughter, Claire...

Sophia M. Mykolajewycz

Sophia M. Mykolajewycz

Nov 29, 2023

Sophia M. Mykolajewycz, 89, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Zhovkva, Ukraine, she made the journey to the United States in 1949 with her mother, seeking a new life full of promise. 

A proud graduate of Blodgett Vocational High School, Sophia embarked on a diverse career, working at establishments such as A&P...