Obituaries
Irene M. (Dennis) O'Donnell
Aug 22, 2025
Irene M. (Dennis) O’Donnell, 89, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, surrounded by her loving daughters.
In 1956, Irene married the love of her life, Morgan, and together they built a beautiful family. When Morgan became ill in 1975, Irene cared for him with devotion for seven years until his passing in 1982—all while continuing to raise their...
Everett R. "Smiley" Burchell
Aug 21, 2025
Everett R. “Smiley” Burchell, 86, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday after a long illness.
Born in Wallkill to the late Robert R. and Eula Mosher Burchell, Everett grew up in Chardon, Ohio, where he graduated from high school. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a gunner’s mate from 1957 to 1961 before beginning a long and dedicated...
John Richard MacCallum
Aug 20, 2025
John Richard MacCallum, 99, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Matthew House.
A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, John was a 1944 graduate of Central High School. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy veteran in both World War II and the Korean War.
Following his service, John pursued higher education at Syracuse University, where he earned...
Darlene Cushman
Aug 20, 2025
Darlene Cushman, 74, of Camillus, passed away on Wednesday.
A lifelong resident of the Camillus area, Darlene was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. She dedicated over 43 years of her career to Case Supply, where she worked in sales and was respected for her knowledge, professionalism, and warm relationships with customers and colleagues alike. A frequent volunteer at...
Nachat Nagib Eskandar
Aug 19, 2025
Nachat Nagib Eskandar, 78, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday.
Born and raised in Egypt, Nachat immigrated to the United States in 1972 to begin a new chapter of his life in Boston, where he lived for more than 40 years. Known for his creativity and curiosity, he was a natural problem-solver who loved fixing and inventing new...
George E. Betts III
Aug 13, 2025
George E. Betts III, 86, of Camillus, passed away at Crouse Hospital on Wednesday.
Born on June 25, 1939, in Syracuse, George was the son of the late George E. Betts Jr. and Hermine (Tryon) Duerr and the stepson of the late Jim Duerr. He graduated from Solvay High School and attended the Manlius Military Academy before beginning his entrepreneurial career...
Raymond E. Scouten
Aug 11, 2025
Raymond E. Scouten, 90, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse and Camillus area, he proudly served his country and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ray dedicated his entire career to the wholesale food industry, stepping into a supervisory role at just 21 years old. Throughout his professional life, he...
Glenn Andrew Krisak
Aug 9, 2025
Glenn Andrew Krisak, 55, of Camillus, passed away Saturday after a short illness and ran into the arms of Jesus. He now has no more tears or sadness, but only his long-hoped for eternal joy.
A lifelong resident of Camillus, Glenn attended West Genesee High School. He was exuberant about life and had a great sense of humor. Glenn loved being...
Margaret P. Harvey
Aug 8, 2025
Margaret P. Harvey, 89, of Geddes, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 8.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Margaret graduated from Valley High School and attended SUNY Oswego. She worked as a telephone operator for NY Telephone Co., where she was known for her professionalism and friendly manner.
A devoted parishioner of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Margaret found...
Edward Alexander Salvagni
Aug 7, 2025
Edward Alexander Salvagni, 89, of Camillus, left this world for a better place (in his words, his “lease was up”) on August 7, 2025, after a 32-year, hard fought battle with heart disease. He was born and raised in Solvay, where he met and married his high school sweetheart and lifetime soul mate Janet Blair.
Ed graduated from Solvay High School...
Helen Popcun
Aug 3, 2025
Helen Popcun, 101, of Westvale, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, joining her loving husband of 70 years, Edward, and her beloved son, Eddie, in heaven. She was born on February 12, 1924, to Stanley Gondusky and Maria Rybczyk in Naomi, Pennsylvania, a small rural coal-mining and steel community near Pittsburgh. Helen’s life began with hardship, losing her...
Virginia H. Brennan
Aug 3, 2025
Virginia H. Brennan, 92, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Chittenango.
Born in Brewerton and a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Ginny was an eternal optimist. Always active, she loved traveling, golfing, gardening, and cooking for family and friends.
Ginny retired from her position as trade show coordinator at...
Huyland M. "Hy" Bryant
Aug 3, 2025
Huyland M. “Hy” Bryant, 78, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital on Sunday.
Born and raised in Schenectady, Hy was a proud graduate of Linton High School. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he played volleyball, and later received a master’s degree from SUNY Cortland. His lifelong passion for education...
Richard "Dick" J. Laufer
Aug 1, 2025
Richard “Dick” J. Laufer, 75, of Geddes, passed away peacefully at home on Friday.
A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Dick was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. In his youth, he loved spending time at the family camp on the Seneca River, where he enjoyed boating and waterskiing.
After high school, Dick proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He...
Christine (Cunningham) Theberge
Jul 29, 2025
Christine (Cunningham) Theberge, 61, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital.
Known for her generous spirit, quick wit, and deep devotion to her family, Christine leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet strength.
A graduate of West Genesee High School, Christine spent 23 dedicated years working as a teacher’s assistant for the West Genesee Central School...
Deborah J. (Butler) Barron
Jul 29, 2025
Deborah J. (Butler) Barron, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Deborah was a 1977 graduate of West Genesee High School. She went on to dedicate over 30 years of her professional life to AXA Equitable, where she was known for her commitment and integrity until her retirement in 2018.
Deborah and her beloved...
MacKenzie L. Tamutus
Jul 25, 2025
MacKenzie L. Tamutus, 39, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday after a sudden illness.
MacKenzie was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. She found her greatest joy at her beloved camp on Lake Ontario, where she spent countless cherished days surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of nature. She created memories that will be treasured by all who...
Sharon Sylvester
Jul 24, 2025
Sharon A. Sylvester, 78, of Camillus, passed away Thursday. Born and raised in Newburgh, she made her home in Camillus and Sennett after relocating in 1997.
A proud 1964 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Sharon also attended Mount Saint Mary College. She dedicated much of her professional life to helping others, working with Orange County Mental Health and later at Bishop...
Sally Anne LaMontagne
Jul 24, 2025
Sally Anne LaMontagne, 91, of Warners, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Sally lived a life marked by dedication to her family and faith.
Sally attended Vocational High School in Syracuse and was a devoted communicant of St. Augustine’s Church. She built a successful career as a sales representative,...
Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa
Jul 19, 2025
Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa, 94, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Born on April 1, 1931, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Rose and Thomas Pallagreno. Anne was raised in Jamesville and graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1948. A gifted vocalist, she earned numerous awards as a solo artist and performed on local radio stations as...
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