Obituaries

Helen Mary Parsons

Helen Mary Parsons

Jul 19, 2020

Helen Mary Parsons, 89, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Belle Island, Newfoundland, Helen moved to the US in 1958. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with family. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Gerald in 2016; sons, Mario in 1958 and Douglas in 2012; son-in-law, Louis Everding in 2009; one sister; and...

Beverly Chiavara

Beverly Chiavara

Jul 18, 2020

Beverly Chiavara, 73, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. A graduate of East High School in Auburn, Beverly earned her Bachelor of Education from Oklahoma City University and attended SU. She was a teacher for over 25 years and was employed with West Genesee High School before retiring in...

Gerald "Jerry" Hard

Gerald "Jerry" Hard

Jul 14, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Hard, 72, of Lakeland, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of Lakeland, he was a graduate of Solvay High School and earned his associate degree from Watertown School of Commerce. Jerry was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed with New Process Gear for 31...

Dorothy Ann Roulston

Dorothy Ann Roulston

Jul 10, 2020

Dorothy Ann Roulston, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. She was born and raised in Wakefield, MA and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. Dorothy was employed with the West Genesee School District as a teacher’s assistant for over 15 years. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. An avid golfer, Dorothy...

Ralph C. Best

Ralph C. Best

Jul 10, 2020

Ralph C. Best, 93, of Baldwinsville, passed away Friday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Rochester, he was raised in Castile and Auburn before moving to Syracuse. Ralph was a graduate of Auburn High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University. A World War II and Korean War US Army Air Corps Veteran, he was employed with Niagara Mohawk...

Donna (Geglia) Huck

Donna (Geglia) Huck

Jul 9, 2020

Donna (Geglia) Huck, 75, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Thursday and joins her son David in God’s presence. Donna grew up with five sisters in Watertown and spent the majority of her life in Camillus. She cared compassionately for others as a nurse in the Syracuse area, including St. Camillus. As a devout Catholic, Donna’s faith was the center of...

Gertrude "Trudy" F. Coe

Gertrude "Trudy" F. Coe

Jul 8, 2020

Gertrude “Trudy” F. Coe, 102, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Iroquois Nursing Home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she graduated from North High School in 1937 and attended Powelson Business Institute. Gertrude retired in 1980 from Allied Chemical where she worked for over 20 years. Gertrude was a lifetime member of St. Mark the...

Daniel L. Mathewson

Daniel L. Mathewson

Jul 8, 2020

Daniel L. Mathewson, 63, of Baldwinsville, and formerly of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was employed as a lease account salesman with Penske Truck Leasing for more than 20 years. He was a graduate of West Genesee High School and attended Elmira College. Dan enjoyed hockey and was passionate about coaching,...

Mary S. Weatherup

Mary S. Weatherup

Jul 4, 2020

On July 4, 2020, Mary S. Weatherup, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 99. Mary was born on March 5, 1921 in Rochester to Onnolee and Walter Schiebel. Mary and her family moved to Dallas, TX when she was 12. In 1941, she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in...

Traci Ann Barnell

Traci Ann Barnell

Jul 4, 2020

Traci Ann Barnell, 44, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2020 in NYC. Traci graduated from Baker High School and Quinnipiac University. She shared her passion for life with her friends and family; especially her son, Thomas. He was the joy of her life. Traci was a loving and devoted spouse, mother and friend. She was magnetic and dynamic in...

Richard "Rick" F. Rolince

Richard "Rick" F. Rolince

Jul 2, 2020

Richard “Rick” F. Rolince, 54, lost his life to cancer on July 2, 2020 in California with his wife, Christine and daughter, Izabel by his side. They were the light and joy of Rick’s life. Rick was born in Syracuse on December 1, 1965 to Richard J. Rolince and Jackie R. Rolince-Garcia. He was a very hard worker, loving husband,...

James "Jimmy" D. Zoll

James "Jimmy" D. Zoll

Jul 1, 2020

James “Jimmy” D. Zoll, 67, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, Jimmy was originally employed with R.E. Dietz and then Crouse-Hinds until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and had a passion for gardening. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Barbara. Surviving are his sisters, Roxanne...

Robert "Bob" E. Dolengo

Robert "Bob" E. Dolengo

Jun 29, 2020

Robert "Bob" E. Dolengo, 84, of Camillus, passed away of a broken heart on Monday, June 29, 2020, nine days after losing the love of his life, Patty. Bob and Patty were to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on the day he passed away. Their life together was a true love story that began as high school sweethearts. Besides Patty,...

Rev. John E. Fetcho

Rev. John E. Fetcho

Jun 26, 2020

Rev. John E. Fetcho, 83, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Syracuse Home. Born in Peckville, PA, Father was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, St. Andrew's Seminary and St. Bernard’s Seminary in Rochester. He attended Catholic University and the University of Notre Dame and was ordained from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May...

David R. Tucker

David R. Tucker

Jun 22, 2020

David R. Tucker, 81, of Camillus, passed away quietly with his family by his side on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Francis House. David was born in Cortland to the late Kermit and Gertrude Tucker. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Cortland and was a US Navy veteran who served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. David retired from...

Mary "Betty" Luczka

Mary "Betty" Luczka

Jun 22, 2020

Mary “Betty” Luczka, 97, of Camillus, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she graduated from Vocational High School. Betty was employed as a telephone operator for 20 years before retiring from McMillan Book Company in 1963. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and loved spending time with...

Carol Jean Panik

Carol Jean Panik

Jun 22, 2020

Carol Jean Panik, 81, of Camillus, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Marcellus, she lived most of her life in the Camillus area. Carol graduated from Marcellus High School and was employed with GTE Sylvania for over 25 years, where she met her husband, David. Carol and David were able to...

Patricia "Patty" Dolengo

Patricia "Patty" Dolengo

Jun 20, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Dolengo, 80, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020, while watching a movie with the love of her life Bob. The love for each other began as high school sweethearts and continued to deepen every day of their 63 years together as husband and wife. They were inseparable. Patty enjoyed spending time with her family...

Anna Williams

Anna Williams

Jun 16, 2020

Anna Williams, 70, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she earned her associate degree from OCC. Anna was employed with OCM BOCES as a teaching assistant for over 20 years and St. Joseph’s Hospital as a transport aide for over five years. She enjoyed doing...

Mary C. Dyba

Mary C. Dyba

Jun 10, 2020

Mary C. Dyba, 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. A graduate of North High School and lifetime resident of Syracuse, she retired from Onondaga County in 1986. Mary was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her love and flair for cooking and baking was especially appreciated by her...