Obituaries

Chester Peter Lewandowski

Chester Peter Lewandowski

Dec 9, 2024

Chester Peter Lewandowski, 83, of Warners, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Solvay and Warners area, he was a 1960 graduate of Solvay High School and dedicated 39 years to Carrier Corp. before retiring in 1998. Following his retirement, Chester continued to support his local community as a substitute bus driver for...

Anne Lavelle Sheridan

Anne Lavelle Sheridan

Dec 8, 2024

Anne (Lavelle) Sheridan, 91, of Howlett Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she brought warmth, creativity, and a deep sense of community to all who knew her.

A proud graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School, Anne’s early career included time with NY Telephone Co. and...

David T. Hayes

David T. Hayes

Dec 7, 2024

David T. Hayes, 72, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Rochester, he made the Syracuse area his home in 1975, building a life centered on family, faith and community.

 A 1971 graduate of Pembroke High School, David continued his education at CCBI, earning his degree in 1973, and later graduated from the...

Sharon A. O'Connell

Sharon A. O'Connell

Dec 7, 2024

Sharon A. O’Connell, 77, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Central Tech High School. Sharon dedicated over 10 years of her career as a skilled seamstress at Carfagno's Draperies in Camillus. She had a...

Carla R. Fuess

Carla R. Fuess

Dec 2, 2024

Carla R. Fuess, 92, of Camillus, would like to let you know that her time shared on earth with you has come to an end. She wishes her time with you now be filled with happy and joyful memories. On December 1, 2024, Carla received a call to travel to a new and divine destination. True to form, she was...

Kay Korta-Stone

Kay Korta-Stone

Dec 1, 2024

Kay Korta-Stone, 96, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at St. Camillus. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Kay also lived in several parts of New York State before settling in Livonia, MI, and eventually returning to her beloved Syracuse. She was a proud graduate of Central High School and a devoted member of Immanuel United Methodist...

Reneé Carolin

Reneé Carolin

Nov 28, 2024

Renee Carolin, 52, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024. Born in Beacon on August 14, 1972, she graduated from Essex Junction High School in Essex, VT, in 1990, where she proudly served as Senior Class President. In 1994, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies from Marist College, graduating...

Robert "Bob" Huck

Robert "Bob" Huck

Nov 26, 2024

Robert “Bob” Huck, 81, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Francis House, surrounded by love. He joins his beloved wife, Donna, and son, David, in God's loving arms. Bob grew up in Watertown and spent most of his life in Camillus. He was a draftsman and engineer at Carrier Corp. for much of his career. Bob enjoyed...

James Michael Lowe

James Michael Lowe

Nov 25, 2024

James Michael Lowe, 64, of Camillus, passed away on Monday, at his home. Jim was born on January 30, 1960, in Syracuse, son of the late James and Rosemary Lowe. Jim worked for Weatheredge, selling metal roofing and siding. He worked in this field for over 30 years as a respected sales executive. He was an avid hunter and true...

Marilyn Y. Doner

Marilyn Y. Doner

Nov 22, 2024

Marilyn Y. Doner, 92, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Camillus. Born in Shelburne, Massachusetts, she spent much of her life in the Syracuse area. Marilyn graduated from Norwalk High School and earned her master’s degree from New Britain College of Connecticut, reflecting her passion for education and lifelong learning. She dedicated over 35...

Grace Ella Easton

Grace Ella Easton

Nov 22, 2024

Grace E. Easton, 97, of Camillus, passed away Friday. Born in Peekskill, she lived in Camillus since 1962. Grace was employed with Maxwell Memorial Library for eight years, retiring in 1988. She volunteered with Upstate University Hospital and Community General Hospital. Grace was a member of Christ Community Church, the Women's International Bowling Congress and the 600 Club. She also...

Edward Wheeler

Edward Wheeler

Nov 22, 2024

Edward Wheeler, 63, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse and Auburn area, he attended Marcellus High School. Edward was employed by Upstate University Hospital for 35 years before retiring in 2016. He enjoyed cars and motorcycles, and was nicknamed, “Fast Eddy”. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family...

Ronald M. Troch Sr.

Ronald M. Troch Sr.

Nov 20, 2024

Ronald M. Troch Sr., 83, of Solvay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a man of great character and dedication. After graduating from Central High School in 1959, Ronald honorably served in the U.S. Air Force before embarking on a distinguished career as a tool and die maker, devoting 25...

Raymond N. Kitt

Raymond N. Kitt

Nov 19, 2024

Raymond N. Kitt, 82, of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Mission Hospital under Hospice care. Born and raised in Syracuse, he lived in Sea Cliff, NY, for many years before retiring to Asheville, NC. Ray was a proud graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School and attended the School of Music at Syracuse University. His love...

Ellamay Bowman

Ellamay Bowman

Nov 17, 2024

Ellamay Bowman, 69, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday. Surviving are her daughter, Kristina; son, Robert (Allison Walker) III; and three grandchildren. There will be no services.

Kelley Anne Spear

Kelley Anne Spear

Nov 16, 2024

Kelley Anne Spear, 64, of Norwell, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, MA, after a period of illness. 

Kelley was born in Syracuse on September 18, 1960, and spent her early childhood in Altmar before moving to Syracuse at age six. She graduated from Corcoran High School in 1978 and earned...

April Leigh Willenborg

April Leigh Willenborg

Nov 15, 2024

April Leigh Willenborg, 82, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Friday at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Wilmington, DE, on April 16, 1942, and spent her formative years there before relocating to the Syracuse area in 1980. April devoted 20 years to the appraisal industry as a dedicated secretary, earning a reputation...

Carol Ann (Hooper) Venner

Carol Ann (Hooper) Venner

Nov 13, 2024

Carol Ann (Hooper) Venner, 84, a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. A graduate of St. Patrick's High School, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the College of Saint Rose. While in Albany, Carol spent ten meaningful years as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet before...

Loretta "Lori" Smyth Bohemier

Loretta "Lori" Smyth Bohemier

Nov 13, 2024

Loretta "Lori" Smyth Bohemier, 64, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Lori was known for her warm spirit, her love of animals, and her quick wit that brought joy to all who knew her.

Lori graduated from West Genesee High School and proudly worked for over five years as a custodian within the...

James "Jamie" Kinder

James "Jamie" Kinder

Nov 12, 2024

James “Jamie” G. Kinder, 47, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, he moved to Skaneateles as a small child. A proud graduate of Skaneateles High School, Jamie was a gifted athlete who excelled on the football field as a quarterback, on the pitcher’s mound in baseball, and as a forward...