Obituaries
Mary Ann Battisti
Jan 19, 2022
Mary Ann Battisti, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Syracuse, she was an animal rights activist who helped countless cats find homes and shelter for over 40 years. Mary Ann was a woman of faith who enjoyed classic films, online shopping and loved going to the casino. Mary Ann was predeceased in...
Barbara Jean Soldan
Jan 19, 2022
Barbara J. Soldan, 99, of the village of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at The Commons on St. Anthony in Auburn. A lifetime resident of Camillus, she retired from GTE. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, George; parents, Ralph and Gertrude Howell; and brother, Robert (Shirley) Howell. Surviving are her nephews, Arlie (Linda) Howell of Weedsport, Wayne (Bonnie) Howell of Skaneateles...
Amy Nicole Tracy
Jan 19, 2022
Amy Nicole Tracy, 33, of Syracuse, was called home on Wednesday, January 19 after an almost 10-year battle with a brain tumor. She was a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and beloved family member to many. Amy was fearless. She was a dedicated United States Marine, receiving multiple commendations and awards including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Amy was...
William E. "Bill" Stevens
Jan 18, 2022
William E. “Bill” Stevens, 94, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Centro Bus Co. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Anne, in 2007; brothers and sisters; daughter-in-law, Madonna Stevens; and grandson, Dennis Hickman. Surviving are his sons, Charles (Lyn) Stevens of Camillus and Edward Stevens of Parrish, FL;...
Mary (Murphy) Lundy
Jan 15, 2022
Mary (Murphy) Lundy, 100, of Camillus, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Buffalo but was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. A graduate of St. Lucy’s, Mary was a communicant of Holy Family Church, a member of the Holy Family funeral luncheon guild, and delivered Meals on Wheels with her...
Lucas B. Shrewsberry
Jan 14, 2022
Lucas B. Shrewsberry, age 34, of Syracuse, NY, but formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on January 14, 2022 at his home in Camillus, surrounded by his dogs. Lucas was born on January 24, 1987 in Watertown, NY to Blane and Laurie Shrewsberry. He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 2005. Luke owned and operated Infinite Installations and Repair, and he...
Nancy Marie Lasher
Jan 14, 2022
Nancy Marie Lasher, 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 14. She was born to Gladys C. Erikson and Fred Zinserling in Norristown, PA on June 1, 1931. Nancy was raised and educated in the Syracuse area and Jamestown, NY. She married Richard L. Hall in 1949 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She worked as head cashier for Loblaws...
Robert "Bob" Sweeney
Jan 13, 2022
Robert "Bob" Sweeney, 80, of Howlett Hill, passed away Thursday at home. A lifetime resident of the Howlett Hill area, he attended Marcellus Central School. Bob owned Sweeney's Septic for 40 years before retiring in 2012. He was a member of Teamsters Local 317 for 10 years and was a former assistant chief and volunteer with the Howlett Hill Fire...
Michael C. Leach
Jan 11, 2022
Michael C. Leach, 39, of Marcellus, formerly of Solvay, passed away Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Solvay High School. Mike was employed with Spectrum where he worked as a dispatcher for 10 years and was a member of the Tyrol Club of Solvay. He was an avid sports...
Lisa Ann Bidwell
Jan 10, 2022
Lisa Ann Bidwell, 62, of Camillus passed away peacefully Monday at Loretto Fahey Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Lisa was born in Rochester and was a graduate of West Genesee High School and CCBI. She had an array of jobs; employed by the Sheraton University, Penn Advertising,...
Nancy F. Hamilton
Jan 10, 2022
Nancy F. Hamilton, 95, of Syracuse, passed away January 10 at her Summerfield home. She grew up in Central Square but resided in Syracuse as an adult. Nancy received her R.N. degree from Syracuse General Hospital. She enlisted in the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII, was an industrial nurse at Oberdorfer Foundry, and finally retired from the American Red Cross....
Mary (Regan) Vollmer
Jan 8, 2022
Mary (Regan) Vollmer, 95, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Saturday at home, surrounded by her family. She was a 1944 graduate of St. Lucy’s Academy and was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Mary enjoyed life and was an avid golfer, bowler, and reader. She also enjoyed traveling and loved music. Her tastes ranged from Glenn Miller to Jimmy Buffett...
Elizabeth (Betty) Cullinan Furth
Jan 6, 2022
Elizabeth C. Furth, 100, of Camillus passed away Thursday. She was born in Elmira on July 11, 1921, to Rev. Edward M. and Alice Cullinan. Betty was a lifetime resident of the Central New York area, living for the last 57 years in Camillus. In 1938 she graduated from North High School where she met her best friend, Jean Lorber...
Richard "Dick" P. Kopp
Jan 5, 2022
Richard “Dick” P. Kopp, 89, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua and St. Andrew's Seminary in Rochester. Dick retired from naval service as a senior chief petty officer. He was "piped over" at retirement from the last of seven ships, guided-missile cruiser USS ALBANY...
David J. de Silva
Jan 1, 2022
David J. de Silva, 63, of Syracuse, passed away on January 1, 2022. Born on April 27, 1958 to the late Raymond J., Jr. and Veronica J. (Savage) de Silva, David lived his entire life in the Central New York area. From a young age, David was very active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in...
Donald A. Ruzekowicz
Dec 31, 2021
Donald A. Ruzekowicz, 80, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully Friday at Upstate University Hospital. A longtime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of SUNY Oswego where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Donald was a professor and Department Chair of Mechanical Technology at Onondaga Community College. After 42 years at Onondaga Community College, he retired in...
Mary E. Condon
Dec 29, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Condon, 84, of Fairmount and Vero Beach, FL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 29 at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse on March 6, 1937, she was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua High School. Mary married her high school sweetheart, James Condon Sr., in 1957 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She was employed as...
Lois H. Earnshaw
Dec 28, 2021
Lois H. Earnshaw, 77, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Fort Benning, GA, she spent most of her life in the Syracuse area. A graduate of Marcellus High School, Lois was employed as an X-ray technician with Crouse Hospital and volunteered in the NICU. She was a member of Vineyard Church. Lois enjoyed...
Regina R. Thomson
Dec 26, 2021
Regina R. Thomson, 88, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of St. John the Baptist School where she was valedictorian and received her bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College. Regina was employed by the Onondaga County Dept. of Social Services for 10 years and was an elementary school...
Robin Lee Steencken
Dec 25, 2021
Robin Lee Steencken, 74, of Skaneateles, passed away Saturday at her home. Born in Owosso, Michigan, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1975, ultimately settling in Skaneateles. She attended Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich., where she studied early elementary education. After that, she devoted herself to assisting her husband in his dental practice and raising their three children....
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