Obituaries

Kathryn Louise Clark

Kathryn Louise Clark

Oct 3, 2023

Kathryn “Katie” Clark was born to Mary and Joseph Lando on May 28, 1934, in Syracuse and passed away on October 3, also in Syracuse. She spent her childhood in the Syracuse area and graduated from Vocational High School. Katie joined her fiancée, Kenneth “Ken” Clark, in Texas while he completed basic training and assignment with the USAF. On August...

Michael Andrew Sopchak, MD

Michael Andrew Sopchak, MD

Oct 2, 2023

Michael Andrew Sopchak, MD, 73, of York, PA, died peacefully Monday, October 2 at the WellSpan York Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse, he son of Mary Ann (Shaver) and the late Michael SopchMichael was a graduate of Westhill High School, Cornell University, and SUNY Upstate Medical University. A member of the American Medical Association, his commitment...

Angela Gallup

Angela Gallup

Oct 1, 2023

Angela Gallup, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation.

There will be no services.

Helen (Dinges) Stannard

Helen (Dinges) Stannard

Oct 1, 2023

Helen M. (Dinges) Stannard, 100, of Camillus, passed away on Sunday. She was born in Memphis, TN, and raised in Joliet, Illinois, where she spent her formative years. Helen's journey of love and life would take her from the Midwest to the tranquil hills of Vermont before she finally settled in Camillus in 1965.

Helen was a member of Fairmount...

Yevgenya Grigorchuk

Yevgenya Grigorchuk

Sep 30, 2023

Yevgenya Grigorchuk, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was born and raised in Ukraine and later immigrated to the United States in 1990, bringing with her a wealth of love, faith, and traditions.

Yevgenya was a woman of unwavering faith and was dedicated to her church. Her love for prayer and her spiritual connection were evident in...

Gene R. Lariviere

Gene R. Lariviere

Sep 29, 2023

Gene Raymond Lariviere, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was born on October 29,1944 to the late Edwin and Marilyn. A United States Army veteran, he served from 1961-1965. Gene was employed by the Onondaga County Department of Correction for 21 years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed cruising in his...

Frances L. Van Dyke Smith

Frances L. Van Dyke Smith

Sep 27, 2023

Frances L. Van Dyke Smith, 82, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a graduate of Blossburg High School and settled in Syracuse in 1956. Frances worked with Dr. Robert Callahan, DDS, for over 35 years as the office manager. A member of St Luke’s Episcopal Church and their Altar Guild, she...

Joann W. “Jody” Kearns

Joann W. “Jody” Kearns

Sep 25, 2023

Joann W. “Jody” Kearns, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at Upstate University Hospital. Born and raised in New Hartford, she later moved to the Syracuse area with her husband. Jody was a graduate of New Hartford Senior High School, received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta, and a master’s degree in nutrition from Syracuse University. She was employed by...

Patricia J. "Pat" Conway Endres

Patricia J. "Pat" Conway Endres

Sep 24, 2023

Patricia J. “Pat” Conway Endres, 89, of Warners, passed away Sunday at Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Warners for over 45 years. Pat was employed by Lipe Rollway Bearing for five years and was formerly employed as a cafeteria worker at Warners Elementary School for five years. A member of Warners United Methodist...

Anna Shearer Rhinehart

Anna Shearer Rhinehart

Sep 22, 2023

Anna Shearer Rhinehart, 95, of Camillus, passed away Friday at home. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she moved to Camillus in 2000. Anna was a graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School. She was employed by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, holding various positions there for over 20 years. An avid reader, Anna also enjoyed gardening and traveling, especially on bus...

Mikhail K. Bezhenar

Mikhail K. Bezhenar

Sep 21, 2023

Mikhail K. Bezhenar, 79, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph's Health Hospital. Born and raised in the Ukraine, he emigrated to the US in 1993 and was employed by PPC Broadband, Inc. for over 18 years. Mikhail loved nature and creating acrylic paintings, specifically of animals and birds.  He enjoyed fishing, taking walks, and hiking.

Mikhail was predeceased...

Sharon M. Perry

Sharon M. Perry

Sep 20, 2023

Sharon M. Perry, 75, of Camillus, departed this world peacefully Wednesday at Francis House with family and friends by her side. A graduate of Onondaga Central High School, she worked for three successive NY Supreme Court justices as a confidential secretary and was previously employed with the former Hiscock, Cowie, Bruce, Lee & Mawhinney as a legal secretary. Sharon served...

Anne Woodruff Frank

Anne Woodruff Frank

Sep 20, 2023

Anne Woodruff Frank, 99, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday. Born in Madison, CT, she was a graduate and salutatorian of Hand High School and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut.  In 1949, Anne married Jack Woodruff and moved to Syracuse. In 1950, they joined Plymouth Congregational Church, where they both became actively involved and made many lifelong...

Tommy Kehoskie

Tommy Kehoskie

Sep 18, 2023

Tommy R. Kehoskie, 71, of Camillus, passed away Monday at home with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Auburn, he moved to Skaneateles in 1974 before settling in Camillus in 1978. A communicant of Holy Family Church, Tommy was a member of many organizations including the Central New York Recreation and Park Society, New York State...

Ethan Thomas Chynoweth

Ethan Thomas Chynoweth

Sep 15, 2023

Ethan Thomas Chynoweth, 25, of Charleston, SC, passed away unexpectedly due to a tragic accident Friday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he moved to Charleston in 2022. Ethan was a 2016 graduate of West Genesee High School, received his bachelor's degree from SUNY Oswego, and worked for TD SYNNEX as a field account executive. A fitness enthusiast, he...

Dorothy Horne

Dorothy Horne

Sep 13, 2023

Dorothy Horne, 88, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday.

Surviving are her son, Jeffrey of Camillus; and daughter, Melissa Tomasino of Baldwinsville.

There will be no services at this time.

Dorothy will be laid to rest in Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton.

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Sarah Frances Guinto

Sarah Frances Guinto

Sep 13, 2023

Sarah Frances Guinto, 103, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at home. Born and raised in Altoona, PA, she was a graduate of Our Lady of Pompei School. Sarah was employed by General Electric and Easy Washer during WWII and retired from Presto Lite in 1979. A member of Holy Family Church Seniors’ Club, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and crocheting. Most...

Mary L. Thurston

Mary L. Thurston

Sep 12, 2023

Mary L. Thurston, 75, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday at Francis House after several months of illness. Born in Utica to Clement and Marguerite Wilsey, she graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1966 and married Gary Thurston in February 1969. Mary Lee was a mother to five sons and a beloved "Nana" to 11 grandchildren, including seven granddaughters for...

Joyce Marie Swayze

Joyce Marie Swayze

Sep 10, 2023

Joyce Marie Swayze, 80, of Elbridge, passed away Sunday at The Commons on St. Anthony. Born and raised in Massena, she was a 1961 graduate of Massena High School and settled in the Syracuse area in 1962. Joyce held secretarial positions with Nationwide Insurance, Elbridge Elementary School, and most recently with MONY. A communicant of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church...

Joseph R. Lydon

Joseph R. Lydon

Sep 10, 2023

Joseph R. Lydon, 73, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Bishop Ludden Junior-Senior High School. Joseph was employed by American Steel & Aluminum, LLC, for over 40 years before retiring in 2020. Joe was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the American Legion Tipperary...

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