Obituaries
William Carl Jacobsen
Nov 15, 2023
Born in 1929 to Thomas and Gertrude, Bill grew up in the Syracuse School System followed by four years in the U.S. Air Force. During that time, he married Carol Kieffer and they had three children together. Upon discharge from the Air Force, Bill worked for NY Telephone for over 30 years. He also attended Onondaga Community College and graduated...
Eva E. (Senock) Trojan
Nov 10, 2023
Eva E. (Senock) Trojan, 88, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Leisenring, Pennsylvania, Eva was the proud daughter of a coal miner, and her roots in the mining town shaped her strong work ethic and resilient spirit throughout her life.
Venturing beyond the familiar landscapes of her upbringing, Eva went to...
Glen David Lariviere
Nov 10, 2023
Glen D. Lariviere, 57, of Syracuse, passed away Friday. Born on June 5, 1966, he was a 1984 graduate of Corcoran High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1985 to 1989, proudly serving aboard the nuclear submarine, USS Gato. Following his military service, Glen dedicated many years to the Onondaga County Department of Corrections prior to retiring. In...
Patricia (Wojtalewski) Kurasz
Nov 10, 2023
Patricia (Wojtalewski) Kurasz, 61, of Syracuse, peacefully departed this world on Friday. Born and raised in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Patricia was a beloved mother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Patricia had a love for life that was infectious to all those around...
Barbara Alice Money
Nov 8, 2023
Barbara Alice Money, 74, of Baldwinsville, passed away Wednesday at Francis House. Born in Troy and raised in Syracuse, she was employed by the Syracuse City School District and later joined AccessCNY (formerly Enable) as a case worker, where she dedicated her life to advancing education and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Carl...
Charles H. Pratt
Nov 8, 2023
Charles H. Pratt, 53, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at home. Born on January 28, 1970, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, and a beloved son, brother, and friend to many. Charles was a compassionate soul who continuously demonstrated kindness and understanding towards others. His gentle nature and genuine concern for people made him a trusted confidant...
Jeannette R. (Petta) Burrows
Nov 3, 2023
Jeannette R. (Petta) Burrows, 91, of Solvay, passed away Friday at Upstate Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love.
Jeannette's life was one marked by both professional accomplishments and a deep commitment to her community. A graduate of North High School, Jeannette embarked on...
Jack Smithson
Nov 2, 2023
Jack Smithson, 97, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Camillus most of his life. Jack proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 to 1946. He embarked on a remarkable journey aboard the Battleship USS Iowa, traveling to Africa, South America, Europe, and...
Susan J. Ingersoll
Nov 2, 2023
Susan J. Ingersoll, 76, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at home. Born in Schenectady on July 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice Higgins. Susan graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady and SUNY Oswego. She lived in the Camillus area since 1975 and retired in 2005 after 35 years with Sysco Food Services. Outside...
Marilyn (Schanzle) Copley
Nov 2, 2023
Marilyn (Schanzle) Copley, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Marcellus High School. Granddaughter of the late Phillip A. Schanzle, who founded Schanzle Bakery in Marcellus in 1904, Marilyn had a deep connection to the family's baking tradition that her father carried into the 1950s. This...
Robert "Bob" Vincent Manning Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Robert "Bob" Vincent Manning Jr., 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born in Newton Center, MA, to the late Robert and Margaret Manning, he was a 1953 graduate of Boston College with a degree in finance where he also played baseball as their shortstop. After graduation, Bob served two years in the U.S....
Linda D. Barnes
Oct 26, 2023
Linda D. Barnes, 71, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Upstate Community Hospital. Born in New York City, she grew up in Brooklyn, settling in the Syracuse area in 1971. A graduate of Elmira Free Academy, Linda received her LPN from SUNY Morrisville and selflessly cared for others during her nursing career, working diligently in various hospitals and nursing homes....
Anthony Rodolico
Oct 25, 2023
Anthony Rodolico, a dedicated husband, loving father, and doting grandfather, passed away Wednesday at home, at the age of 83. Born and raised in Brooklyn, his journey brought him to various places, including Long Island, West Virginia, and New Jersey. In 2015, Anthony finally found solace in Camillus, where he embraced the warmth of a close-knit community. A graduate of...
Joan A. Pompo
Oct 22, 2023
Joan A. Pompo, 91, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Joan was a loving and devoted mother to her six children and held her role as a mother with great love and dedication. A communicant of Holy Family Church, she had a remarkable talent...
Ruth "Ann" Ohl
Oct 21, 2023
Ruth "Ann" Ohl, 90, of Camillus, died on Saturday, October 21, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Johnstown, PA, on Christmas Day of 1932, she attended Johnstown High School and Lock Haven State College’s nursing program. Ann completed her training to be a registered nurse at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and moved to the Syracuse area in 1954....
Nancy Gertrude Crandall
Oct 20, 2023
Nancy Gertrude Crandall, 96, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she graduated from Coughlin High School before moving to the Syracuse area in 1966. Nancy was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a claims specialist for over 25 years and was previously a LPN in PA. A communicant of St....
Henry John Smith
Oct 19, 2023
Henry “Hank” J. Smith, 87, formerly of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Always interested in education, Hank acquired three degrees in engineering and business. In later years, he completed advanced courses in computer technology at the Center for Business Information Technologies at Syracuse University. Hank was a member of the computer advisory boards for BOCES, CCBI, OCC, and...
Rev. David J. James
Oct 13, 2023
Rev. David J. James, 71, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at Upstate University Hospital. He was a cherished figure in the Syracuse community, having dedicated his life to the service of God and his parishioners. Born and raised in the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and went on to further his education at Le...
Patrick "Pat" James Richards
Oct 11, 2023
Patrick “Pat” James Richards, 34, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11 with his family by his side. Born in Lansdale, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, he spent most of his life in the Syracuse area after his family moved to Camillus when he was nine. Pat was a graduate of West Genesee High School and attended Onondaga...
Yuliya Konfederat
Oct 11, 2023
Yuliya Konfederat, 92, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at home. Born and raised in the Ukraine, she later immigrated to the United States in 1994. A member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, Yuliya enjoyed gardening but above all, loved spending time with her family and friends.
Yuliya was predeceased by her four sisters.
Surviving are her husband, Peter; sons,...