Obituaries
Leila “Lee” Margaret Black
May 17, 2023
Leila “Lee” Margaret Black, 90, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday. For five years she was the only child of Helen and Clifford Millard, until her little brother Charles came along and then 10 years later, another little brother, Edward, would join the family. Yes, Lee was the eldest and caretaker of her brothers. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area,...
Henry S. Stamatel
May 17, 2023
Henry S. Stamatel, 99, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home, after a brief illness. Born 100 years ago in Stamford, CT, his parents were immigrants from southeast Poland and their lives were extremely modest. By 1930, his Uncle Steven had taken him in, and he lived with Uncle Steven's family, while his mother worked as a domestic in nearby Rye, NY....
Todd A. Barnes
May 16, 2023
Todd Alan Barnes, 64, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, May 16 at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and Auburn Community College. Todd was formerly employed by Lowe’s. He enjoyed bowling and golfing.
Todd was predeceased by his parents, Alan and Pauline Barnes.
Surviving are his son, Alex...
Shirley (Graf) Durling
May 16, 2023
Shirley (Graf) Durling, 95, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters. Having lived most of her life in the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of North High School. Shirley received her bachelor's degree from Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, and a master's degree in music education from Syracuse University. She was...
Connie Lee Offutt
May 13, 2023
Connie Lee Offutt, 80, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 13. She loved her church, family, and friends. Connie served in many ministries over the years, being the hands of Jesus to others. She had a servant's heart and served as a counselor at New Hope Family Services for many years. She loved children and had a career as...
Marie C. Kelly
May 11, 2023
Marie C. Kelly, 95, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Canton, she was a lifetime resident of the Camillus area and graduated from Canton High School. Marie found joy in sharing childhood memories of growing up on a farm. An avid SU sports fan, she enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, and baking.
Marie was predeceased by her...
Kory David Stuhler
May 8, 2023
Kory David Stuhler, 32, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, May 8, peacefully in his home. Born on November 23, 1990, to Kurt and Toni Stuhler, he was a graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Kory was a talented musician and a member of a band named Thoughts In Reverse. He enjoyed playing the drums and guitar. Kory was most...
Diane L. Weiermann
May 3, 2023
Diane L. Weiermann, 60, of Camillus, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at home. Born in Rome on March 10, 1963, to Herbert and Pauline Weiermann, she was a graduate of Vernon Verona Sherrill High School. Furthering her education, Diane earned her Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and Communicative Disorders from University at Buffalo.
Diane devoted her life to caring for...
Richard P. "Dick" Reschke
Apr 30, 2023
Richard P. “Dick” Reschke, of Syracuse, was called Home to the Lord on April 30th. A longtime communicant of Holy Family Parish in Fairmount, “Dick”, as he was known by many, was a kind soul with a rapier wit who enjoyed bowling and golf, his daily scratch-off tickets, and Publishers Clearing House contests. He prayed the Rosary daily throughout his...
Edward D. Flavin Jr.
Apr 30, 2023
Edward D. Flavin Jr., 95, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, Sunday at Francis House. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Nottingham High School and St. Bonaventure University. A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, Edward was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years. He...
Joseph T. Thornton, MD
Apr 29, 2023
Joseph T. Thornton, MD, 89, of Camillus, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse July 4, 1933, to the late Dr. Joseph and Marian Thornton, he was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary School and Niagara University. Joseph continued his education at Georgetown University School of Medicine, followed by specialty training in obstetrics and...
Helena A. Jones
Apr 28, 2023
Helena A. Jones, 68, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a 1974 graduate of Marcellus High School. Helena was employed by Stafkings and previously worked at Fay’s Drugs and Witherill’s. A former avid bowler and golfer, she enjoyed playing cards, taking walks, and doing puzzles and ceramics....
Edward Joseph Shanahan
Apr 28, 2023
Edward Joseph Shanahan, 97, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a 1943 graduate of Manlius High School and received a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. A U.S. Army veteran, Edward was employed by Westhill Central School District as the supervisor of transportation for over 40 years, retiring in 2010. He...
John Joseph Gleason Sr.
Apr 27, 2023
John Joseph Gleason Sr., 91, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Central High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. John was employed by Syracuse Vending for over 40 years before retiring in 1994. During and after his time with Syracuse Vending, he...
John William Schneid
Apr 26, 2023
John William Schneid, 89, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at The Cottages at Garden Grove. Born and raised in Syracuse, he attended Syracuse University, University of Detroit, and University of Florida. A U.S. Army veteran, John was President of Schneid Construction for 46 years. He had a hand in the construction of many Syracuse landmarks during that time including projects...
Chi Ngoc Han
Apr 23, 2023
Chi Ngoc Han, 76, of Clay, passed away Sunday at St. Joseph's Health Hospital. Born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam, she immigrated to the United States in 1995. In her younger years, Chi was a registered nurse while residing in Vietnam. A talented baker, many in the Vietnamese community enjoyed her baked goods for several years. Chi relished time outdoors...
Jack R. Gifford
Apr 22, 2023
Jack R. Gifford, 95, of Camillus, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of Charles and Renetta (Miller) Gifford. Jack was a graduate of Solvay High School and a U.S. Army veteran. Under the guidance of his father, he learned the craft of house-building carpentry.
On October 15, 1949, Jack married Joanne Norris,...
Paula (Klix) Miller
Apr 22, 2023
Paula (Klix) Miller, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at St. Joseph's Health Hospital, after a hard-fought five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a 1964 graduate of West Genesee High School and SUNY Alfred State College. Paula was an accountant for Klix Tool Corp. for over 30 years and later worked at...
John "Neal" Speach
Apr 16, 2023
John "Neal" Speach, 88, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Upstate Medical Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of North High School. Neal was employed by G&C Food Distributors for over 30 years and previously owned a grocery store until 1979. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing tennis. Most of all, Neal loved spending...
Stephen F. Glahn Jr.
Apr 13, 2023
Stephen F. Glahn Jr., 34, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was employed with AmeriCU as a Senior Systems Administrator and previously worked at Onondaga Community College. Stephen enjoyed small engine repair, computers, fishing, and spending time at camp. Above all, he loved being an uncle and walking Chris’s dog,...
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