Obituaries
Mark D. Moth
Dec 21, 2023
Mark D. Moth, 59, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse on May 2, 1964, to Jean Moth and the late Fred Moth, he was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Mark was a dedicated and hardworking individual, having served as a financial operations manager for Milton CAT for over...
Russell G. Davis
Dec 18, 2023
Russell G. Davis, 73, of Solvay, passed away on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a lifetime of meaningful connections. Russell, known to many as a devoted family man and a proud veteran, touched the lives of those around him with his warm spirit and kind heart.
A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Russell was a...
William LeMoyne Scheutzow
Dec 16, 2023
William LeMoyne Scheutzow, 71, a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Bill was a National Merit Scholar and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy. He attended LeMoyne College. Bill worked at Cooper Decorating and Merchants Bank before he joined the staff at Shifty’s Bar and Grill in the 1970s. He was the “Greeter”, and so much...
Edward "Ed" J. Tinklepaugh
Dec 15, 2023
Edward “Ed” J. Tinklepaugh, 90, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Friday evening, with his family at his bedside. His departure leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication. Born to Joseph D. Tinklepaugh and Pearl A. Fletcher Tinklepaugh in Binghamton, on July 29, 1933, Ed led a life defined by his commitment to service, laughter, and the...
Thomas J. Galvin
Dec 15, 2023
Thomas J. Galvin, 70, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he served as a firefighter for the City of Syracuse Fire Department.
Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Elizabeth Galvin and brother-in-law, David Siegenthaler.
Surviving are his partner, Donna Bliss; daughters, Colleen Galvin and Anne (Dan) Downes; granddaughters, Erin and...
Janine B. Scanlon
Dec 14, 2023
Janine B. Scanlon of Camillus, passed away at home, with the comfort of her children by her side. Janine was born in Wisconsin in 1933 and later moved with her parents, Kenneth and Marion Bosché, and her sisters, to Syracuse. She graduated from Most Holy Rosary High School, CCBI, and Onondaga Community College. Before she and her husband Donald married,...
Valentina Radionova
Dec 11, 2023
Valentina Radionova, 73, of Syracuse, passed away in peace on Monday at Upstate University Hospital, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Ukraine, she immigrated to the United States in 1998. Valentina was a woman of faith and was an active member of the Slavic Baptist Church. She found solace and strength in her spiritual community and...
Richard E. "Dick" Blanchard
Dec 10, 2023
Richard E. “Dick” Blanchard, 77, of Solvay, passed away Sunday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Kenneth and Antoinette Blanchard on December 1, 1946, his life journey was marked by his unwavering commitment to his passions and his profound devotion to those he held dear. A graduate of Chittenango High School, Dick embarked on a path of...
Gerald "Jerry" Bassett
Dec 5, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Bassett, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in the tight-knit community of Cadyville, Jerry's journey through life led him from the picturesque landscapes of Saranac Lake to his cherished home in the Syracuse area, where he put down roots in 1971.
A proud graduate of Saranac Lake High School,...
Marilyn Marcy
Dec 3, 2023
Marilyn Marcy, a devoted wife, loving mother, and dedicated teacher, passed away Sunday at home. Born on January 25, 1936, in Buffalo, she filled her life with compassion, kindness, and a genuine love for those around her. Marilyn pursued a bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, and after having three sons, embarked on a fulfilling career as a first-grade teacher at...
Mary R. Rao
Dec 3, 2023
Mary R. Rao, 86, a beloved lifetime member of the Syracuse community, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Upstate Community Hospital. Mary found joy in cooking, earning her the title of chef extraordinaire. Beyond the kitchen, she showcased her remarkable talent for reupholstering, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary works of art. With her self-taught expertise in home improvement, Mary continuously...
Roseanne Hoey Corrigan
Dec 2, 2023
Roseanne Hoey Corrigan, 93, of Camillus, passed away on Saturday, after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Mary and James Hoey. Roseanne received her BSN from Duquesne University and was a member of the Alpha Tau Delta National Fraternity for Professional Nurses. Employed at St. Mercy Hospital...
Thomas A. Petro
Dec 1, 2023
Thomas A. Petro, 93, passed away on Friday. Thomas and Mary Catherine Nicklas were married on November 1, 1952. Thomas was an Army veteran and an elementary school teacher at Marcellus Central School District.
Thomas was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in March 2020.
Surviving are his children, Linda Rice, Ellen Pulver, Kathryn Harper, and Anthony Petro; and granddaughter, Claire...
Sophia M. Mykolajewycz
Nov 29, 2023
Sophia M. Mykolajewycz, 89, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Zhovkva, Ukraine, she made the journey to the United States in 1949 with her mother, seeking a new life full of promise.
A proud graduate of Blodgett Vocational High School, Sophia embarked on a diverse career, working at establishments such as A&P...
Michael Edward Kessler "Kess"
Nov 27, 2023
Michael Edward Kessler, 69, of Camillus, passed away Monday, peacefully at home after a year-long battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School and the Central New York Police Academy. Upon completing his education, he pursued his passion for justice by joining the Syracuse Police Department. In 1975, Mike's commitment to public service was recognized...
Edwin John Justian
Nov 26, 2023
Edwin J. Justian, 105, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born and raised in Syracuse, Edwin spent his entire life in the community he cherished. For 32 years, he worked as a steel grinder at Crucible Steel Co., where his dedication and craftsmanship left an indelible mark. He retired in 1971, leaving behind a legacy...
Robert L. Pierson III
Nov 24, 2023
Robert L. Pierson III, 77, of Camillus, passed away on Friday at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
Born in Syracuse and raised in Solvay, Bob called Camillus his home and left an indelible mark on the community. He was a man of unwavering commitment and resilience, traits that defined his service to his country during the Vietnam War as a...
Roberta Waterbury Fagan
Nov 19, 2023
Roberta Waterbury Fagan, 96, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home. She was born in Cleveland, OH, and moved to Utica with her parents, Shaw and Leila Waterbury, in her teenage years. Roberta was a graduate of Cortland State Teachers College. She was employed as a physical education teacher and taught swimming in Utica until she married George...
Justina (Tellone) Hoffsher
Nov 17, 2023
Justina (Tellone) Hoffsher, 92, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home.
Born to Tomasso and Rosa Tellone, Justina was a graduate of Cathedral School and remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. She found immense joy in her faith and family, with her greatest pleasures rooted in the simple...
David Nicholas Kaminski
Nov 17, 2023
David Nicholas Kaminski, 65, of Camillus, passed away Friday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was a lifetime resident of the Camillus area, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love.
David was a cherished member of the Westvale Golf Club, where his passion for the sport and warm camaraderie enriched the lives of his fellow...
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