Obituaries
Paul A. Crossett
Nov 27, 2021
Paul Arthur Crossett, 82, of Geddes, passed away Saturday at home. Born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, he moved to the Syracuse area in 1969. A graduate of Kingston Collegiate Vocational Institute, Paul received his associate’s degree from OCC. He worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years. Paul was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and member of...
Lyndon "Shep" Shepard
Nov 26, 2021
Lyndon “Shep” Shepard, 74, of Warners, passed away Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he retired from Crucible Steel in 1990 and was previously employed by Camillus Cutlery. The highlight of Lyndon’s life was the fire department. He was a proud volunteer firefighter and former fire commissioner with the Warners Memphis Fire Department for over 40...
Eugene "Gene" Cappello
Nov 25, 2021
Eugene “Gene” Cappello, 80, of Camillus, died on Thanksgiving Day. He was born in Watertown to Peter and Angela Cappello on September 23, 1941. He graduated from North Syracuse High School with high honors at 16 years of age. He then received his Bachelor’s Degree (cum laude) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from Syracuse University, at the age of 20. He soon...
Ernest L. Berardi
Nov 24, 2021
Ernest (“Ernie”) L. Berardi, 100, a long-time resident of Syracuse, NY and Cape Coral, FL, passed away on November 24, 2021. Ernie was a remarkable man who served our country in WWII, worked for 48 years at Pepsi-Cola and was a master craftsman throughout his life. Ernie built an amazing family that has lasted for 5 generations! Ernest was the...
Michael R. Reber
Nov 24, 2021
Michael R. Reber, 48, of Central Square, passed away Wednesday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and attended SUNY Brockport. Mike was employed by Clinton’s Ditch Co-op Co. for two years and was formerly employed by Matt Roe - State Farm Insurance for 10 years. He was an...
Sheila (Sewell) Lange
Nov 22, 2021
Sheila (Sewell) Lange, 88, of Camillus, passed away Monday at home. Born and raised in Utica, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1967. Sheila received her bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University and worked for over 15 years as executive assistant to the bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of CNY, retiring in 1998. She was a member of St....
Dorothy Adele Storms
Nov 20, 2021
Dorothy Storms was born May 20, 1931 to Stanley and Sophie Gryziec in Syracuse and passed away on Saturday after a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Dorothy was raised on the family farm full of vegetables and flowers which became her passion. Dorothy married Fred Storms on September 23, 1950 in Lakeland at the original Our Lady of...
Jeanne M. Huss
Nov 18, 2021
Jeanne M. Huss, 67, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Syracuse to the late Charles and Ruth Taylor on February 10, 1954, she graduated from St. Lucy's Academy in 1972 and Maria Regina College in 1974. Jeanne was a dedicated preschool teacher at Sacred Heart School in Syracuse until its closure in 2002. She was...
Donald H. Beadling
Nov 18, 2021
Donald H. Beadling, 67, of Camillus, passed away Thursday. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School and was a registered nurse for 35 years. After retiring in 2012, he was employed by Home Depot. Donald enjoyed his motorcycles and keeping a well-manicured lawn. Above all, he loved spending time with his...
Robert "Bob" R. Latham
Nov 16, 2021
Robert “Bob” R. Latham II, 67, of Baldwinsville, passed away Tuesday. Born in Binghamton, Bob moved to Syracuse where he married his high school sweetheart. A West Genesee High School graduate, he attended SUNY Oswego earning an MS in Advanced Technologies and a MBA. Bob spent his work life as a Professor of Mechanical Technology and Chair of the Applied...
Zane Jay McFadden, DDS
Nov 15, 2021
Zane J. McFadden, DDS, of Camillus, died Monday, at the age of 75, after being struck by a car while crossing the street in downtown Syracuse. On August 13, 1946, he was born in Wellsville, NY, to Jay (John) McFadden and Marie Catherine Snyder. Zane graduated from Wellsville H.S. in 1964 and the University of Buffalo with a degree in...
Frederick M. Storms
Nov 15, 2021
Frederick M. Storms was born March 19, 1929, to Frederick U. and Ruth (Fogus) Storms in Syracuse and passed away after a long illness on Monday. Fred was a loving husband to his wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Gryziec), a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Dorothy and Fred were married in the original Lady of Peace Church in Lakeland. They...
Mary Polge
Nov 14, 2021
Mary E. Polge, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2021. She was born in Syracuse to the late Howard and Elizabeth Flynn. Mary was a devoted Catholic and was proud to be a member of Most Holy Rosary parish where she spent many years volunteering for various activities. Mary worked for several insurance companies...
Michael Joseph Letizia, Jr.
Nov 11, 2021
Michael Joseph Letizia, Jr., 52, of Camillus passed away November 11 at home. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, Michael resided in the Syracuse area since 1969. A West Genesee High School graduate, he attended Hudson Valley Community College and St. Elizabeth School of Radiologic Technology. Michael was employed as a MRI technologist for many years but most recently was a CDL...
Dr. Marie Barry
Nov 11, 2021
On November 11, 2021, Dr. Marie Barry, 92, finally stopped to rest after a very spirited, loving, and faith-filled life. Having led her family in many a rousing song during her lifetime, it was only fitting that she spent her final hours listening to their earnest though less skillful versions of her favorite tunes. Marie was born, as she liked...
Virginia "Ginny" Prochna
Nov 11, 2021
Virginia "Ginny" Prochna, 89, of Skaneateles passed away Thursday. Ginny was predeceased by her parents Kosta and Bess Dina. Surviving are her son, Gary; daughter-in-law Jennifer and grandchildren, Sierra, Ryan and Ava of Skaneateles. Services are private. Contributions may be made to Crouse Health Foundation, 7th floor Perinatal Services, 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
David William Jenks
Nov 9, 2021
David William Jenks, 74, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at home. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, David attended West Genesee High School. At age 15, he began working with antique lighting, which became his passion and led to owning his own business, becoming a prominent antique lighting consultant around the nation. David co-founded Syracuse Antiques Exchange, enjoyed cooking, gardening, scuba...
Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Melnichuk
Nov 9, 2021
Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Melnichuk, 65, of Camillus passed away Tuesday peacefully, surrounded by his family. Born in Ukraine, he moved to the Syracuse area in September of 1999. Aleksandr was a member of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Employed by Stickley Furniture, Aleksandr was supposed to retire in December but has now retired to heaven. Surviving are his wife of 41...
William Harold Wild
Nov 8, 2021
William H. Wild, 73 of North Syracuse, passed away Monday. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Ella. Surviving are his brothers, Donald Wild and David Wild and sister, Judy Peterson. Services will be private.
James H. Martin
Nov 7, 2021
James H. Martin, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away Sunday. Born in Malone, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area before moving to Charlotte, N.C. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany. James worked as an electrician, and enjoyed bowling and golfing. James was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Loretta Martin; and brother-in-law,...
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