Obituaries
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...
William Carl Jacobsen
Nov 15, 2023
Born in 1929 to Thomas and Gertrude, Bill grew up in the Syracuse School System followed by four years in the U.S. Air Force. During that time, he married Carol Kieffer and they had three children together. Upon discharge from the Air Force, Bill worked for NY Telephone for over 30 years. He also attended Onondaga Community College and graduated...
Eva E. (Senock) Trojan
Nov 10, 2023
Eva E. (Senock) Trojan, 88, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Leisenring, Pennsylvania, Eva was the proud daughter of a coal miner, and her roots in the mining town shaped her strong work ethic and resilient spirit throughout her life.
Venturing beyond the familiar landscapes of her upbringing, Eva went to...
Glen David Lariviere
Nov 10, 2023
Glen D. Lariviere, 57, of Syracuse, passed away Friday. Born on June 5, 1966, he was a 1984 graduate of Corcoran High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1985 to 1989, proudly serving aboard the nuclear submarine, USS Gato. Following his military service, Glen dedicated many years to the Onondaga County Department of Corrections prior to retiring. In...
Patricia (Wojtalewski) Kurasz
Nov 10, 2023
Patricia (Wojtalewski) Kurasz, 61, of Syracuse, peacefully departed this world on Friday. Born and raised in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Patricia was a beloved mother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Patricia had a love for life that was infectious to all those around...
Barbara Alice Money
Nov 8, 2023
Barbara Alice Money, 74, of Baldwinsville, passed away Wednesday at Francis House. Born in Troy and raised in Syracuse, she was employed by the Syracuse City School District and later joined AccessCNY (formerly Enable) as a case worker, where she dedicated her life to advancing education and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Carl...
Charles H. Pratt
Nov 8, 2023
Charles H. Pratt, 53, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at home. Born on January 28, 1970, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, and a beloved son, brother, and friend to many. Charles was a compassionate soul who continuously demonstrated kindness and understanding towards others. His gentle nature and genuine concern for people made him a trusted confidant...
Jeannette R. (Petta) Burrows
Nov 3, 2023
Jeannette R. (Petta) Burrows, 91, of Solvay, passed away Friday at Upstate Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love.
Jeannette's life was one marked by both professional accomplishments and a deep commitment to her community. A graduate of North High School, Jeannette embarked on...
Jack Smithson
Nov 2, 2023
Jack Smithson, 97, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Camillus most of his life. Jack proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 to 1946. He embarked on a remarkable journey aboard the Battleship USS Iowa, traveling to Africa, South America, Europe, and...
Susan J. Ingersoll
Nov 2, 2023
Susan J. Ingersoll, 76, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at home. Born in Schenectady on July 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice Higgins. Susan graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady and SUNY Oswego. She lived in the Camillus area since 1975 and retired in 2005 after 35 years with Sysco Food Services. Outside...
Marilyn (Schanzle) Copley
Nov 2, 2023
Marilyn (Schanzle) Copley, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Marcellus High School. Granddaughter of the late Phillip A. Schanzle, who founded Schanzle Bakery in Marcellus in 1904, Marilyn had a deep connection to the family's baking tradition that her father carried into the 1950s. This...
Robert "Bob" Vincent Manning Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Robert "Bob" Vincent Manning Jr., 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born in Newton Center, MA, to the late Robert and Margaret Manning, he was a 1953 graduate of Boston College with a degree in finance where he also played baseball as their shortstop. After graduation, Bob served two years in the U.S....
Linda D. Barnes
Oct 26, 2023
Linda D. Barnes, 71, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday at Upstate Community Hospital. Born in New York City, she grew up in Brooklyn, settling in the Syracuse area in 1971. A graduate of Elmira Free Academy, Linda received her LPN from SUNY Morrisville and selflessly cared for others during her nursing career, working diligently in various hospitals and nursing homes....
Anthony Rodolico
Oct 25, 2023
Anthony Rodolico, a dedicated husband, loving father, and doting grandfather, passed away Wednesday at home, at the age of 83. Born and raised in Brooklyn, his journey brought him to various places, including Long Island, West Virginia, and New Jersey. In 2015, Anthony finally found solace in Camillus, where he embraced the warmth of a close-knit community. A graduate of...
Joan A. Pompo
Oct 22, 2023
Joan A. Pompo, 91, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Joan was a loving and devoted mother to her six children and held her role as a mother with great love and dedication. A communicant of Holy Family Church, she had a remarkable talent...
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