Obituaries
John Earl Thomas
Dec 13, 2021
John Earl Thomas, 57, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School. John was employed as a welder at Specialty Welding. He had a true passion for music and found much joy in writing it, playing his guitar, and teaching guitar lessons. John was a snake enthusiast, enjoyed fishing...
Rose Farrugia Piston
Dec 13, 2021
Rose Farrugia Piston, 87, of Camillus, passed away Monday at Upstate Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Rose was a graduate of North High School and a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church. She adored her four grandsons and truly enjoyed spending time with her family. Rose was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Donald in 2012;...
Douglas Jerome Hayes
Dec 10, 2021
Douglas J. Hayes, 58, formerly of Syracuse, died peacefully on Friday at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica. You may remember Doug from Our Lady of Lourdes School, Bishop Ludden High School, and Onondaga Community College. Doug’s career highlights include the Veterans Administration and Omnicare. Always busy, helpful, and an avid handyman, he was often involved in home improvements and projects,...
Cathy Mae (Dolengo) Solarte
Dec 10, 2021
Cathy Mae (Dolengo) Solarte, 58, of Camillus, lost her third and final battle with cancer, Friday, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was positive until the end and always thinking of others. Cathy grew up in the Camillus area, graduating from West Genesee High School in 1981. Shortly after, she moved to Dallas, TX where she met her...
Rosalie Ann Muehlberger
Dec 9, 2021
Rosalie Ann Muehlberger, 83, passed away Thursday. Predeceased by her husband, Carl and parents. Surviving are her two sons; one sister; and two grandchildren. There will be no services.
Michael Joseph Stack
Dec 9, 2021
Michael Joseph Stack, 87 of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Thursday surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dromerin, Listowel, County Kerry Ireland to Mai Shanahan and Thomas Stack. When Michael was 19 years old, he immigrated to Syracuse, NY in 1952. His older brother, Edward Stack and Uncle Patrick Shanahan helped sponsor...
Maureen M. Gridley
Dec 8, 2021
Maureen Gridley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 84. She was the loving mother of nine children, 35 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. An avid Syracuse basketball fan, Maureen loved watching every game, decked head to toe in orange, yelling at the TV the entire time. She attended many games and could be seen high fiving anyone around...
Priscilla Mae Metzger
Dec 5, 2021
Priscilla Humberstone Metzger, 99, of Marcellus, passed away December 5 at home. Priscilla was predeceased by her husband, William L. Metzger. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Lawrence and son Richard W. Metzger of Utah; 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. A joint celebration of life will be held at Grace Chapel, 1674 U.S. Route 20, Skaneateles, NY 13152, June...
Janice Marie Pidkaminy
Dec 5, 2021
Janice M. Pidkaminy, 80, passed away Sunday at Crouse Hospital. Her interests included art, reading, coloring and traveling. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Janice was predeceased by her daughter, Sherri Thomas. She is survived by her husband of 62 years; Edward; daughter, Wendy (Donnie) of Clarkesville, GA; sons, Edward (Linda) and Timothy, both of Lakeland;...
Mary Speach Petta Miller
Dec 4, 2021
Mary Speach Petta Miller, 108, of Solvay, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a buyer for Addis Co. for over 30 years, retiring in 1976. Mary was also the co-owner of the “Almost New Shop” in Skaneateles. She was a proud member of the Italian Heritage Society...
William Joseph Priest
Dec 3, 2021
William Joseph Priest, 60, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School and Onondaga Community College. An avid golfer, bowler, card player and sports fan, he loved the Syracuse Orange and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was a...
Ann Louise Schultz
Dec 1, 2021
Ann Louise Schultz, 79, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Buffalo, she lived in Pulaski and then moved to Syracuse where she resided for the remainder of her life. A graduate of Pulaski Academy and Central School District, Ann was a nurse’s aide at Crouse Hospital in the maternity ward and later a phone investigator at the...
Margaret K. Mazur
Dec 1, 2021
Margaret K. Mazur, 99, of Fairmount, passed away Wednesday at Francis House. Born in Fair Haven, she retired from General Electric Co. after more than 30 years. Margaret was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and Holy Family Church. Following her retirement, she moved to Pharr, TX and then returned to Central New York in 1992 following the death of...
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...
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