Obituaries
Joan M. Myles
Jul 5, 2022
Joan M. (Curulla) Myles, 90, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at home. Born in Oneida, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Williams) Curulla.
Following graduation from Oneida High School and college, she was employed at Dey Brothers as a buyer.
Throughout her life, Joan enjoyed sunsets on the shore of Lake Ontario, walking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, the...
Peter Meluni
Jul 1, 2022
Peter Meluni, 73, of Camillus, passed away Friday at his home. A longtime resident of Syracuse, he came to the United States from Anagni, Italy at age 12. He was a 1967 graduate of Baldwinsville Academy and graduated from The Hiram Scott College (Nebraska) in 1971. Peter was extremely active in Camillus youth sports, coaching baseball and basketball from 1983-1992....
Terry "Taras" Burak
Jun 30, 2022
Terry “Taras” Burak, 70, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Francis House. Born in New Orleans, LA, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area. A 1969 graduate of Bishop Ludden High School, Terry earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport and his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Le Moyne College. He was the purchasing manager at...
James D. "Jim" Dusart Sr.
Jun 26, 2022
James D. “Jim” Dusart Sr., 85, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Elderwood at Liverpool, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse, he moved to Camillus in 1945 and was a faithful parishioner and former usher at St. Joseph’s Church. Jim was a self-made man, quitting his job in 1968 to start his own tree nursery named Red Oak...
Eleanor Helen Hunt
Jun 22, 2022
Eleanor “Ellie” B. Hunt, 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, June 22. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 3, 1930 to Esther V. and Lloyd M. Barnett.
Ellie was a wonderful mom to her four children, who always knew they were loved and supported and appreciated all that she taught...
James Francis Lynet Jr.
Jun 22, 2022
James F. Lynet Jr., 84, of Liverpool, passed away Wednesday at Matthew House, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Utica, October 23, 1937, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lynet. He graduated from New Hartford Central School in 1956, followed by Niagara University. He was employed by GMAC as a finance supervisor for over...
Martha "Marty" Jane Cuddy
Jun 21, 2022
Martha Jane Cuddy, 88, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Conneaut, Ohio, she moved to Syracuse in 1959 after getting married. A graduate of Conneaut High School, Marty received her bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University and master’s degree from Niagara University. She was employed as a teacher for many years, finishing...
Brian J. Madlin
Jun 21, 2022
Brian J. Madlin, 75, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at home. Born and raised in Syracuse, he moved to California before returning to Syracuse in 2008. He was a graduate of West Genesee High School. While residing in California, Brian held several management positions in hospitality which include Yesterday’s in Westwood, Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Viceroy Hotel, both in Santa...
Michael Robert Linton
Jun 20, 2022
Michael Robert Linton, 24, of Camillus, passed away Monday, June 20 in Boston, MA. He was born in Columbia, MD and lived in Camillus since 2004. He was a graduate of West Genesee High School where he was a member of the symphony, and varsity lacrosse and wrestling teams. Michael received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of...
Caroline (Lavigne) Redmond
Jun 20, 2022
Caroline (Lavigne) Redmond, 85, of Fairmount, passed away Monday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Alburg Springs, VT, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1947. Caroline was a graduate of Central High School and attended Syracuse University. She owned Unique Designs Manufacturing Company for over 10 years. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church and...
Patrick G. Germinio
Jun 18, 2022
Patrick G. Germinio, 65, of Camillus, passed away Saturday at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Syracuse, he grew up in Warners and ran his own janitorial business. Patrick was a car and motorcycle enthusiast, racing with his nephews and attending car shows. He relished his time in Florida, doing yard work, going to the casinos to...
Florence (Bertollini) Fabrizio
Jun 18, 2022
Florence (Bertollini) Fabrizio, 94, of Syracuse, passed away, with family by her side on Saturday. Born January 4, 1928, in Baldwinsville, she was a lifetime resident of Syracuse. Flo, "Bounce", loved visiting with her children and grandchildren, enjoying the sun on her deck, working in her yard, spending time in her kitchen sipping her tea, and baking her delicious bread...
Gerardo "Gerry" Mastronardi
Jun 18, 2022
Gerardo “Gerry” Mastronardi, 69, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born in Torrice, Italy, he immigrated to New York City in 1975 before moving to the Syracuse area in 1980. He was a painting contractor who owned and operated GM Decorating for 38 years. His accomplishments in...
Mary J. Hayes
Jun 16, 2022
Mary J. Hayes, 92, of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday at Stonespring Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Schenectady, she moved to Ohio in the mid-80s. Mary was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked at the NYS Comptroller’s Office for 20 years. She enjoyed taking scenic drives and working on puzzles. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and...
Carol A. Cohen
Jun 15, 2022
Carol A. Cohen, 68, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Brooklyn, she moved to Colonia, NJ, then moved to Camillus in 1982. She enjoyed her time with ARC as a habilitation specialist for many years. Carol was a talented florist and gardener, who loved drawing, music, and dancing. She looked forward to her weekly Belgian waffle sundae,...
Anne K. Romano
Jun 13, 2022
Anne K. Romano, 90, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Camillus, passed away Monday, peacefully at home with her daughters by her side. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus before moving to South Carolina in 2020. She was a 1949 graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School. Anne was employed by General Electric Co., Burns Real Estate, Plainville Turkey...
Linda Louise Martin
Jun 10, 2022
Linda Louise Martin, 73, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. Born in Sioux City, IA, she moved to California and graduated from Oakland High School. Linda worked as a loan officer for the Federal Bureau of Education for over 30 years. After retiring April 1, 2011, Linda moved to New York. She enjoyed quilting and handstitching for newborn babies...
Kevin John Walsh
Jun 8, 2022
Kevin John Walsh, 67, of Hamilton, formerly of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday in a location near and dear to his heart and childhood home. Kevin was a successful local entrepreneur, real estate businessman and dedicated and loving family man and friend. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he attended Christian Brothers Academy and graduated from West Genesee High...
Daniel J. Elsbey
Jun 5, 2022
Daniel J. Elsbey, 76, of Fairmount, passed away Sunday at Upstate University Hospital. Born in Kalamazoo MI, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and SUNY Oswego. A Vietnam veteran, he retired from Empower Federal Credit Union. Daniel was a Boston Red Sox fan, who was meticulous with his gardening and landscaping. He enjoyed drawing portraits and above...
Anna Antoinette Oravecz
Jun 5, 2022
Anna A. (Kolbrecki) Oravecz, 100, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Loretto. Born in Nanty-Glo, PA, she lived in Camillus since 1956 and was a 1939 graduate of Lilly High School. She retired in 1990 after 30 years with Addis & Co. in Fairmount. Anna was a life member of the Lilly Historical Society, the VFW Auxiliary, and a past...