Obituaries

Alice M. (Bandru) Davern

Alice M. (Bandru) Davern

Apr 30, 2021

Alice M. (Bandru) Davern, 83, of Fairmount, passed away Friday at Upstate Community Hospital surrounded by her family. A loving mother and grandmother, Alice was known for devotion to her family and for her sweet nature. Born in Scranton, PA, she lived most of her life in the Syracuse area, and was a 1955 graduate of St. John Evangelist. Alice...

Joanne N. Gifford

Joanne N. Gifford

Apr 29, 2021

Joanne N. Gifford, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday. Loving and generous, Joanne had a unique gift of making everyone feel valued and special, whether they be family, friend or someone she just met. Born in Syracuse to Cornelius and Margaret (Meagher) Norris, she spent her adult life in Fairmount, Camillus, and North Fort Myers, FL. Joanne was employed...

Thuong Le

Thuong Le

Apr 28, 2021

Thuong Le, 91, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home with his loving family by his side. A lifetime resident of Vietnam, he moved to the United States in 1995. Thuong was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. Thuong was predeceased by his wife, Chat Nu Thi Ton and three brothers. Surviving are his daughters, Le Thi...

Agnes Smith

Agnes Smith

Apr 28, 2021

Agnes Smith, 76, passed away on April 28, 2021. She was a loving mother and friend to all who came into her life. Agnes loved the outdoors and helping animals and the elderly. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle (scooter), fixing things and spending time with her family. Whether it be dancing, singing a silly song or playing outside with her...

Elizabeth Hryvko

Elizabeth Hryvko

Apr 28, 2021

Betty Hryvko, 90, of Camillus, died Wednesday. Born in Auburn, she lived in Camillus for 65 years and was a graduate of West High School in Auburn. She was a communicant of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Auburn. Betty was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill”; daughter, Karen Hryvko; three sisters, Mary Kosct, Julie Kovatch and Anne Banwell; and six...

Evelyn Ann Helmstetter

Evelyn Ann Helmstetter

Apr 27, 2021

Evelyn Ann Helmstetter passed away peacefully at her home in Carrboro, NC on April 27 after a short illness. She was 92 years old. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late George “Bud” Helmstetter whom she married on September 29, 1951. Evelyn was born in Syracuse and was the daughter of Mary (Washco) and Joseph Rolince. She was the...

Elwin "Howie" Howard Moore

Elwin "Howie" Howard Moore

Apr 22, 2021

Elwin "Howie" Howard Moore, 89, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Elderwood at Liverpool. Born in Boston, MA, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse and Camillus areas. Howie was a 1950 graduate of Valley High School and retired after 39 years from Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. A communicant of Holy Family Church, he was...

Audrey Jeanne Piedmonte

Audrey Jeanne Piedmonte

Apr 21, 2021

Audrey Jeanne Piedmonte, loving wife, mother, grammie and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the age of 87. Audrey always had a great love for children and turned that love into a career as a schoolteacher for many years after obtaining her degree at SUNY Brockport. She was always known for her thoughtful, kind and caring nature...

Frank H. Monroe

Frank H. Monroe

Apr 20, 2021

Frank H. Monroe, 71, of Warners, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Frank was predeceased by his brother, David Owen. Surviving are his sisters, Katherine Monroe, Cecelia Reyna and Joanne Layer; and brothers, Theodore, Robert, Richard and Daniel Monroe. There will be no services.

David R. Dubar Sr.

David R. Dubar Sr.

Apr 20, 2021

David R. Dubar Sr., 75, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Born and raised in Massachusetts, he moved to the Syracuse area in 1968. He was a graduate of Athol High School and a veteran of the Air Force, proudly serving in the Vietnam War. David was employed as an operating engineer with Local 545 for over 30...

Kathleen Ruane Tompkins

Kathleen Ruane Tompkins

Apr 20, 2021

Kathleen Ruane Tompkins, 64, of Syracuse, broke free of the bonds of ALS while surrounded by her loving family at home. Her soul now soars to the music of the eternal. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she earned her master’s degree from Le Moyne College. Kathy taught in the Westhill School District for 24 years. Over her 40-year career, she...

Nancy I. Beil

Nancy I. Beil

Apr 19, 2021

Nancy I. Beil, 60, of Camillus, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Francis House. A lifetime resident of Upstate New York, she lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes and Central New York areas. Nancy received her Bachelor of Nursing and master’s in elementary education from SU and Master of Science in Nursing from SUNY Upstate Medical...

Joan C. Clary

Joan C. Clary

Apr 19, 2021

Joan C. Clary, 89, of Camillus, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 after living a full and productive life. She was born on August 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL and was raised in Iowa. Joan moved to Syracuse in 1954 after marrying Robert Clary. She helped bring a number of lives into this world as a registered nurse working...

Dorothy "Dottie" Montgomery

Dorothy "Dottie" Montgomery

Apr 16, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Montgomery, 95, of Fairmount, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at O’Brien Road Senior Apartments. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she graduated from Vocational High School. Dottie was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a former member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and cooking. Dottie loved spending time with her...

Richard "Red" J. Flaherty

Richard "Red" J. Flaherty

Apr 14, 2021

Richard “Red” J. Flaherty, 85, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Solvay High School. Richard was an Army veteran and retired from Allied Chemical. He served as the steward for the Camillus Elks Lodge and retired (again) as a school bus...

Ann Regina (Tague) Byrne

Ann Regina (Tague) Byrne

Apr 13, 2021

Ann Regina (Tague) Byrne, 83, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Francis House. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Ann graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1956 and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years at St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Camillus, retiring in 2015....

Thomas James Murphy Sr.

Thomas James Murphy Sr.

Apr 13, 2021

Thomas James Murphy Sr., 96, of Camillus, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. Thomas was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and Syracuse University and pursued a career in education. Thomas loved literature, music, movies, painting, golf and always learning something new. A loving husband, father, grandfather...

Jean Marie (Morlock) Whelan

Jean Marie (Morlock) Whelan

Apr 11, 2021

Jean Marie (Morlock) Whelan, 84, of Camillus, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday at Francis House, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Jersey, she lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. Jean graduated from Most Holy Rosary and earned a bachelor’s degree from Marymount College. She was a former French teacher in the West...

Donald Henry Marcellus

Donald Henry Marcellus

Apr 5, 2021

Donald Henry Marcellus, of Louisville, CO, passed away on April 5, 2021. He was born in Syracuse to Donald C. and Carol (Hixson) Marcellus on December 11, 1950. Don founded and owned JE and S Video, Boulder Colorado for over 30 years. He enjoyed his dogs, painting, people and cherished time with family and friends on Otisco Lake. He will...

Jean K. (Neagle) Schulte

Jean K. (Neagle) Schulte

Apr 5, 2021

Jean K. (Neagle) Schulte, 67, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, April, 5, 2021 at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Alaska from 1984 to 2002, Oregon from 2002 to 2009 and then moved back to Syracuse in 2009. Jean attended St. Patrick High School and Corcoran High School, from which she graduated. She...