Obituaries
Louis "Lou" Peter Wassel
Apr 15, 2025
Louis “Lou” Peter Wassel passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in Fayetteville, NC, where he became ill while visiting his daughter and her family. Born in Amsterdam, NY, to Helen (Polochacz) and Edward Jacob Wassel, he graduated from Wilbur Lynch High School and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Syracuse University.
Lou began his career as a mechanical engineer...
Patricia Ann Scheg
Apr 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Scheg, 91, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. Born and raised in Rochester, she moved to Camillus in 1964, where she raised her family.
Closest to her heart, Pat treasured time spent with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her legacy of love and kindness will live on through...
Helen (Drazek) Liebi
Apr 12, 2025
Helen (Drazek) Liebi, 82, of Camillus, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area.
Helen was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she especially cherished her time with her beloved granddaughter, who lovingly called her “Grammy.” She enjoyed bowling and spending time at the Polish Home. Helen was...
Brian M. Hebert
Apr 10, 2025
Brian M. Hebert, 72, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at the Iroquois Nursing Home.
Born in Ithaca, Brian was a lifelong resident of the Camillus area and a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. He honorably served his country as a U.S. Army veteran, holding the position of an M1 Abrams Armor Crewman for 14 years....
Nancy (Crockett) Czerniel
Apr 8, 2025
Nancy (Crockett) Czerniel, 76, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a proud graduate of Henninger High School. Nancy dedicated 35 years to the Division of Environmental Health at the Onondaga County Health Department, where she found great fulfillment in her work and cherished the camaraderie of her colleagues.
Nancy was married...
Anna Golubeva
Apr 7, 2025
Anna Timofeevna Golubeva, 42, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday at Upstate University Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Moldova, she made the courageous journey to the United States in 2023. A devoted mother and woman of strong faith, Anna was known for her kindness, unwavering love for her family,...
Timothy Thomas Hall
Apr 5, 2025
Timothy Thomas Hall, 76, of Camillus and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 5, 2025, in Sarasota. Born in Syracuse, Tim graduated from Central Square High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport and a master’s degree from Syracuse University.
Tim began his career as an elementary teacher, spending nine years...
Adeline Louise McCarthy
Apr 3, 2025
Addie Lou McCarthy, 74, of Syracuse – A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on Thursday.
Adeline was a graduate of Henninger High School. 40 years as a homemaker, she was a beacon of love, kindness and truly a “mother to all”, in her unwavering support, always-open door, and infectious laugh. Adeline had a passion for Bingo, and...
Mary "Mimi" S. Griswold
Apr 3, 2025
Mary “Mimi” Griswold, 67, of Skaneateles, joined the spirit in the sky on Thursday. Born on June 30, 1957, in Brockton, Massachusetts, she eventually settled in the Central New York area, though the Cape was never far from her heart.
A graduate of Syracuse University, Mimi spent more than 25 years in the radio industry at Galaxy Media. She was a...
Daniel R. Delpha
Mar 29, 2025
Daniel R. Delpha, 54, of Camillus, passed away on Saturday at home. He was known for his kind heart, unwavering dedication to service, and his ability to bring warmth and laughter to any gathering. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Dan was a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School. After completing his education, Dan worked for his family’s company,...
Elizabeth M. Reese
Mar 27, 2025
Elizabeth M. Reese, 96, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Camillus for over 60 years, and dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally and through her extensive volunteer work.
A graduate of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Elizabeth worked at Fairmount Nursery School for over five years before...
Robert "Bob" J. Daino
Mar 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Robert “Bob” J. Daino, 81, who departed this life on March 24. He was a devoted husband, a cherished father, and a beloved grandfather. Though our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing he lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Born on St. Patrick’s Day...
Donald C. Holtsbery
Mar 24, 2025
Donald C. Holtsbery, 80, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday at home.
Born and raised in Syracuse, Don was a proud graduate of Eastwood High School. He spent over 20 years working as a forklift operator at New Process Gear, where he formed lasting friendships and took great pride in his work. A devoted communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, his faith...
Dennis J. Narvey
Mar 24, 2025
Dennis J. Narvey, 69, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday at University Hospital. Born in Buffalo, he was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. He attended West Genesee High School and later worked for Consolidated Industries in Syracuse.
A communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, Dennis found great joy in his faith, his family, and his many passions. An avid...
Captain Douglas Gwynn Morey
Mar 23, 2025
Sunrise February 5, 1943 – Sunset March 23, 2025
Captain Douglas Gwynn Morey took off for the last time on March 23, 2025. He is now flying high in the sky. Born in Syracuse, he lived many places over the years, including California, NYC, and Nairobi, Kenya since 1970. He graduated from West Genesee High School and Syracuse University. A captain...
Yvonne (Foy) Cesta
Mar 23, 2025
Yvonne (Foy) Cesta, 87, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Upstate University Hospital. Born in Glens Falls on January 3, 1938, she was a woman of deep faith, love, and kindness. Yvonne’s abiding religious devotion sustained her throughout her life, and she was a devoted communicant of Holy Family Church for over 60 years. She served her parish...
Nina Kishova
Mar 23, 2025
Nina Kishova, 88, of Solvay, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home. Born and raised in Kazakhstan, she dedicated over 40 years of her life to nursing, retiring in 1995. In 2005, she immigrated to the United States, where she became an active member of the Slavic Baptist Church. Her faith was a guiding force in her life, and she...
David Lee LaBeff
Mar 22, 2025
David Lee LaBeff, 70, of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
For over 35 years, David was the proud owner and proprietor of The LaFayette Inn in LaFayette, where he not only built a beloved establishment but also became a cherished part of the community. He had a deep love for the town of LaFayette, and...
Barbara Mumper Mercurio
Mar 21, 2025
Barbara Mumper Mercurio, 78, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully at home on Friday after a long and courageous battle with cancer, fighting until the very end like the warrior she was. Born on February 18, 1947, to James O. and Anne I. Mumper, she was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School, Class of 1964. Barb had a deep...
William J. McCarthy
Mar 17, 2025
William J. McCarthy, 97, of Camillus, went home to his eternal reward to be reunited with Eleanor, the love of his life, on Monday. Born and raised in Syracuse, Bill graduated from CBA in 1946 and was a proud member of the first graduating class of Le Moyne College in 1951. He honorably served his country as a U.S. Army...