Obituaries

Sylvia E. (Root) Cacciotti

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

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

Rolland "Ron" Schlicht

Mar 8, 2024

Rolland “Ron” Schlicht, 90, of Camilluspassed 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shirley Ruth Roy

Feb 9, 2024

Shirley Roy, 88, of Camilluspassed 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

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

Michael Belvito

Feb 5, 2024

Michael Belvito, 65, of Syracusepassed 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

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

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

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

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

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...

Yevheniya Sorochak

Yevheniya Sorochak

Jan 28, 2024

Yevheniya Sorochak, 90, of Solvay, passed away Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born and raised in Ukraine, she moved to the U.S. in 2003. Dedicated to her faith, Yevheniya became a member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Yevheniya was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Vasily; two sisters; and...

Ivan Dashkevich

Ivan Dashkevich

Jan 26, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ivan Dashkevich, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Ivan peacefully departed from this world on Friday, at his home, at the age of 87.

Born on March 24, 1936, in Ukraine, Ivan embarked on a remarkable journey that brought him to the United States in 1990. He was...

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