Obituaries
Margaret P. Harvey
Aug 8, 2025
Margaret P. Harvey, 89, of Geddes, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 8.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Margaret graduated from Valley High School and attended SUNY Oswego. She worked as a telephone operator for NY Telephone Co., where she was known for her professionalism and friendly manner.
A devoted parishioner of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Margaret found...
Edward Alexander Salvagni
Aug 7, 2025
Edward Alexander Salvagni, 89, of Camillus, left this world for a better place (in his words, his “lease was up”) on August 7, 2025, after a 32-year, hard fought battle with heart disease. He was born and raised in Solvay, where he met and married his high school sweetheart and lifetime soul mate Janet Blair.
Ed graduated from Solvay High School...
Helen Popcun
Aug 3, 2025
Helen Popcun, 101, of Westvale, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, joining her loving husband of 70 years, Edward, and her beloved son, Eddie, in heaven. She was born on February 12, 1924, to Stanley Gondusky and Maria Rybczyk in Naomi, Pennsylvania, a small rural coal-mining and steel community near Pittsburgh. Helen’s life began with hardship, losing her...
Virginia H. Brennan
Aug 3, 2025
Virginia H. Brennan, 92, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Chittenango.
Born in Brewerton and a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Ginny was an eternal optimist. Always active, she loved traveling, golfing, gardening, and cooking for family and friends.
Ginny retired from her position as trade show coordinator at...
Huyland M. "Hy" Bryant
Aug 3, 2025
Huyland M. “Hy” Bryant, 78, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital on Sunday.
Born and raised in Schenectady, Hy was a proud graduate of Linton High School. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he played volleyball, and later received a master’s degree from SUNY Cortland. His lifelong passion for education...
Richard "Dick" J. Laufer
Aug 1, 2025
Richard “Dick” J. Laufer, 75, of Geddes, passed away peacefully at home on Friday.
A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Dick was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. In his youth, he loved spending time at the family camp on the Seneca River, where he enjoyed boating and waterskiing.
After high school, Dick proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He...
Christine (Cunningham) Theberge
Jul 29, 2025
Christine (Cunningham) Theberge, 61, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital.
Known for her generous spirit, quick wit, and deep devotion to her family, Christine leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet strength.
A graduate of West Genesee High School, Christine spent 23 dedicated years working as a teacher’s assistant for the West Genesee Central School...
Deborah J. (Butler) Barron
Jul 29, 2025
Deborah J. (Butler) Barron, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Deborah was a 1977 graduate of West Genesee High School. She went on to dedicate over 30 years of her professional life to AXA Equitable, where she was known for her commitment and integrity until her retirement in 2018.
Deborah and her beloved...
MacKenzie L. Tamutus
Jul 25, 2025
MacKenzie L. Tamutus, 39, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday after a sudden illness.
MacKenzie was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. She found her greatest joy at her beloved camp on Lake Ontario, where she spent countless cherished days surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of nature. She created memories that will be treasured by all who...
Sharon Sylvester
Jul 24, 2025
Sharon A. Sylvester, 78, of Camillus, passed away Thursday. Born and raised in Newburgh, she made her home in Camillus and Sennett after relocating in 1997.
A proud 1964 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Sharon also attended Mount Saint Mary College. She dedicated much of her professional life to helping others, working with Orange County Mental Health and later at Bishop...
Sally Anne LaMontagne
Jul 24, 2025
Sally Anne LaMontagne, 91, of Warners, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Sally lived a life marked by dedication to her family and faith.
Sally attended Vocational High School in Syracuse and was a devoted communicant of St. Augustine’s Church. She built a successful career as a sales representative,...
Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa
Jul 19, 2025
Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa, 94, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Born on April 1, 1931, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Rose and Thomas Pallagreno. Anne was raised in Jamesville and graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1948. A gifted vocalist, she earned numerous awards as a solo artist and performed on local radio stations as...
Jennifer (Billmyer) Rizzo
Jul 19, 2025
Jennifer (Billmyer) Rizzo, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday with her family by her side after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Jennifer was born in Cleveland, OH, to artists John and Mina Conant Billmyer, from whom she inherited her creative spirit. She was raised in Denver, CO, and moved to Syracuse, where she graduated from North High School and...
Daniel C. Rizzo, Sr.
Jul 19, 2025
Daniel Carmen Rizzo, Sr., 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Syracuse on January 15, 1941, Dan was the son of the late Carmen and Edith (Eallonardo) Rizzo. He graduated from North High School in 1959 and went on to earn both a bachelor’s degree...
William H. Revette
Jul 18, 2025
William H. Revette, 77, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully on Friday at Auburn Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and cherished memories. Known to many for his strong work ethic and generous spirit, Bill built a life grounded in dedication—to his work, his passions, and most of all,...
LouAnne Omilanowicz
Jul 14, 2025
LouAnne Omilanowicz, 71, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital.
A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, LouAnne was a graduate of West Genesee High School in 1972 and Central Tech Nursing School in 1974. She dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a licensed practical nurse at Crouse Hospital for 39 years. She spent...
Kristen Marcellus O'Hara
Jul 14, 2025
Kristen Marcellus O'Hara, 69, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School and attended Syracuse University.
Kristen was a woman of deep faith, creativity, and unwavering love for her family. She found joy in serving her community and expressing herself through the arts. Her life was a beautiful testament...
Antoinette Theresa Romano
Jul 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Antoinette Theresa Romano, a beloved mother, dedicated fourth-grade school teacher and cherished family matriarch. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday.
Antoinette "Toni" was born in Syracuse and spent her life devoted to her family, her students, her colleagues, and her passions. As a teacher, she touched...
Mary Janet Pirong
Jun 29, 2025
Mary Janet "MJ" Pirong, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home, now reunited with the love of her life.
A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Mary Janet graduated from Blodgett Vocational High School in 1951. She worked for many years in the Syracuse business community, beginning her career at the New York Telephone Company and...
William Warner Heinekamp
Jun 26, 2025
William “Bill” Heinekamp, 70, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Bill lived in the Syracuse area for most of his life. He was a 1973 graduate of West Genesee High School and attended Alfred State College. He retired from Heritage Masonry in 2018 and had previously worked for Camillus Cutlery and...
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