Obituaries
Mary Tolman
Feb 12, 2022
Mary Tolman, 77, of New York City, passed away Saturday at The Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero. She was a lifetime resident of New York City. A graduate of Washington Irving High School, her employment in healthcare for 25 years included Mount Sinai Hospital, New York University, Memorial Sloan Kettering and St. Luke’s Hospital. Mary ‘s interests included traveling,...
Ann B. Ezzo
Feb 12, 2022
Ann Elmer Ezzo, 94, of Camillus, passed away Saturday at Loretto. Born in Utica, she graduated with honors in 1945 from Proctor High School in Utica. She resided in Camillus since 1963. Ann was manager for Tupperware home parties and retired from the VESID Department of NYS in 1991. She was an active member of the American Italian Heritage Assn.,...
Eileen Rose Mitchell
Feb 12, 2022
Eileen Rose Proven Mitchell of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2022. She was born April 5, 1922 in Brownville, NY, the daughter of Roy and Mabel Rose Proven. She attended Star School, a one room schoolhouse in Perch River, and later graduated from Brownville-Glen Park School. Eileen was one of twelve children and the...
Donald H. "Chipper" Yeomans II
Feb 10, 2022
Donald H. “Chipper” Yeomans II, 77, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, peacefully, at home. Born in Syracuse, he was a 1962 graduate of Cathedral High School and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Detroit where he starred on the baseball and basketball teams. He spent countless hours perfecting his baseball swing and was known throughout the community for...
Anne "Betty" Melillo
Feb 6, 2022
Anne “Betty” Melillo, 89, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at home. She was formerly employed by B.O.C.E.S. Betty was a communicant of Holy Family Church and member of the choir for more than 50 years. A member of the Camillus Garden Club and Girl Scout leader for 10 years, she was also a member of the Liederkranz Chorus, Syracuse Chorale,...
Jeanne Carpenter
Feb 5, 2022
Jeanne Carpenter, 100, of Cicero, passed away Saturday at The Cottages at Garden Grove.in Cicero. Born in Syracuse, she was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Cicero and was formerly employed by Dey Brothers. She enjoyed sewing. Jeanne was predeceased in 1998 by her first husband of 54 years, Lynn R. Carpenter; her second husband, William Aiken, in 2004;...
Terry Lee House
Feb 4, 2022
Terry Lee House, 77, of Cicero, passed away Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and attended Drew University in New Jersey. He was a NYS trooper for 26 years. Following retirement, he was the director of the auto racing sponsorship program at Wheels Discount Auto Supply. A...
Terry Lee Robinson
Feb 4, 2022
Terry Robinson, 66, of Syracuse, passed away Friday. Surviving are his wife, Linda; siblings, Cynthia (David) Blake, James (Melody) and Timothy (Kim) Robinson. There will be no services.
Michael D. Stray
Feb 4, 2022
Michael D. Stray, 68, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Friday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Corcoran High School and received his associate’s degree from OCC. Mike worked for Carrier Corp. for over 10 years and later as a registered nurse for Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse. Mike loved driving his sports cars and...
Irene Anne McQueeney
Feb 3, 2022
Irene Anne McQueeney, 91, of Camillus, passed away Thursday. Born in Montezuma, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1953. She was a graduate of Port Byron High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1952 from Nazareth College and a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Syracuse University. Irene was a music teacher in the Syracuse...
Angeline M. Locurcio
Feb 1, 2022
Angeline M. Locurcio, 90, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at McHarrie Life Senior Community. Born in Buffalo, she lived in Camillus since 1962. Angeline was previously employed by Marine Midland Bank in Buffalo and was a substitute teacher for the West Genesee School District, retiring in 1991 after five years. A communicant of Holy Family Church, she was a volunteer...
Brian Michael Moriarty
Feb 1, 2022
Brian Moriarty, 32, of Homer, passed away Tuesday at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Born and raised in Syracuse, he later resided in Homer. A graduate of West Genesee High School, Brian was employed by BorgWarner for 11 years. He was a fast car enthusiast, loved camping, kayaking, video games and enjoyed watching the Vikings. He loved spending time...
Nicholas Wilkinson
Jan 28, 2022
Nicholas Wilkinson, 49, of Missouri, passed away Friday. He truly enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with friends and family. Surviving are his mother, Pauline Lozano of TN; father, Allen Wilkinson of OH; sisters, Heidi Wilkinson of CA and Robin Wilkinson of SC; and brothers, Bryan (Sarayu) Lozano of CA and Wyatt Lozano of Syracuse. Services will be private. “If...
Anatoliy "Tony" Matsyuk
Jan 28, 2022
Anatoliy “Tony” Matsyuk, 55, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Kolona, Ukraine, he came to the U.S. in 1992. Anatoliy was employed by Centro for 13 years, TAL Remodeling Construction for seven years and Stickley for 10 years. He was a member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church and a member of the choir where he...
Patrick Francis O'Connor
Jan 27, 2022
Patrick O'Connor, 52, of Syracuse, passed away January 27. He was a graduate of West Genesee High School, earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from SUNY Oswego in 1991, and later earned his master's degree in network engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997. Patrick was a freelance photographer, specializing in nature photography. He was passionate about...
Larry Wayne Bray
Jan 25, 2022
Larry Wayne Bray, 80, of Troy, WV, passed away Tuesday at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. An Air Force veteran for 29 years, he retired and continued to work as an aircraft maintenance crew chief for US Airways for 15 years. Larry loved fishing, hunting and just fixing stuff. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are...
James V. Connell Sr.
Jan 24, 2022
James V. Connell Sr., 93, of Camillus, passed away Monday. Jim was born in Newark, NJ, son of the late Vincent and Elizabeth Connell. Jim graduated from St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, NJ, attended St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, PA and graduated from Penn State University. After marrying his wife, Patricia Meehan, in 1954, Jim and Pat moved to Syracuse...
Anita Salerno
Jan 24, 2022
Anita Salerno, of Marcellus, passed away Monday and is being ushered home on the 21st anniversary of her husband Al’s death. Ushering was a fond activity she enjoyed for over 25 years at the Landmark, the Civic Center, Syracuse Stage, and on occasion at the Empire Theater at the State Fair. Attending plays at The Red House and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse...
Helen C. Stabler
Jan 20, 2022
Helen C. Stabler, 90, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Nashua, NH, she was the daughter of Erwin and Emma Cross. Helen lived in the Syracuse area since 1957. A graduate of Colby College, she received a master’s degree in education from Syracuse University and for many years was a pre-school teacher. Helen was...
Jean B. (Orbino) Barnes
Jan 19, 2022
Jean B. (Orbino) Barnes, 75, of Groveland, FL, formerly of Solvay and Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home. A 1964 graduate of Solvay High School and CCBI in 1965, she was a member of the Tyrol Club of Solvay. Jean worked at Allied Chemical and Syracuse University, before retiring from the Visiting Nurse Association of CNY. She enjoyed traveling with...