Obituaries
Jennifer Lynn Connell
Jul 7, 2019
Jennifer Lynn Connell, 53, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 after a nine-month battle that involved many miracles, including a life-saving transplant. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College. Jennifer was employed with Connell Financial Group and previously worked as...
Penny L. Poorman
Jul 6, 2019
Penny L. Poorman (née Bott), 56, of Marcellus, died peacefully at Francis House on Saturday, July 6, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Penny spent most of her life in Marcellus. It was her childhood home and ultimately where she decided to start her own family. She served the Marcellus Central School District for 25 years, working as a...
Virginia "Ginny" Schill
Jul 5, 2019
Virginia “Ginny” Schill, 85, of Camillus, passed away Friday at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of St. Lucy’s School. Ginny was employed with Niagara Mohawk for over 30 years, retiring in 1995. She enjoyed going for rides and her biggest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren...
Carol Ann Manahan-Bellinger
Jul 3, 2019
Carol Ann Manahan-Bellinger, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at home. Born in Utica, she lived in Binghamton before moving to Syracuse in 1963. Carol was a graduate of Binghamton High School and attended Harper College. After raising her children, she worked at Fleet Bank and volunteered at Community General Hospital for over 10 years. She was...
Guy F. Pagano
Jun 26, 2019
Guy F. Pagano, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Guy was born on September 20, 1937 in Syracuse, son of the late James V. and Catherine (Basil) Pagano. He was a graduate of North High and salutatorian of his class. He held a Master Electrician License and was the owner/operator of Pagano...
Janet E. Wood
Jun 25, 2019
Janet E. Wood, 64, of Jordan, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Matthew House in Auburn, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Germany, she grew up in Bayfield, WI. An Air Force veteran, Janet lived in Glen Rose, TX before moving to Central New York in 2006. She enjoyed listening to music, attending horse shows and spending time...
Daniel F. Rubado
Jun 23, 2019
Daniel F. Rubado, 69, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he worked in the radio industry for 32 years. In 1966, at only 15 years old, Dan Elliott became the lead singer for The Monterays and opened a show for The Beach Boys, the #1 group in the...
John J. Krupka
Jun 21, 2019
John J. Krupka, 89, of Fairmount, passed away Friday at Upstate Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from Vocation High School and was an Army veteran. John was employed with the United States Postal Service for over 30 years before retiring in 1995 and also worked for Scottsman Press for over 30 years. He was a...
Harold W. Ballew
Jun 18, 2019
Harold W. Ballew, 94, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Surviving are his daughters, Elizabeth O'Neil and Kathlene Souders; sister, Mary Hall; and grandsons, Christopher and Ryan O’Neil. Calling hours will be Saturday, June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home.
Charles S. Jackson
Jun 17, 2019
Charles S. Jackson, 93, of Camillus, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of Camillus, Charles was a Merchant Marine veteran of WWII and Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed with General Electric Co. for 37 years. Charles was a member of the Syracuse Power Squadron and Immanuel United...
Carol Anne Stefanelli Kiggins
Jun 15, 2019
Carol Anne Stefanelli Kiggins, 79, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in the care of Francis House and Hospice of CNY. Carol was the daughter of the late Armond and Carmel Mazzaroppi. A resident of Syracuse for most of her life, she graduated from Assumption High School with cherished friendships. Carol worked as a real estate...
Robert L. Roskopf
Jun 15, 2019
Robert L. Roskopf, 92, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at VA Medical Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Assumption Catholic School and a Navy veteran of World War II. Robert was a Syracuse City firefighter for 25 years, retiring as a lieutenant. Bob was an avid numismatist and stamp collector....
Andrea Lee Negy
Jun 14, 2019
Andrea Lee Negy, 61, of Camillus, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Crown Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cortland. “Andy” was a firecracker in life. She loved music, singing and dancing to Rock –n-Roll [Herman’s Hermits; Bee Gee’s] and any music of that era including Polkas. She was a huge Pittsburgh Penguin’s hockey fan and yelled for her favorite...
Theodora "Dora" Casson
Jun 14, 2019
Theodora “Dora” Casson, 52, of Camillus, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Francis House. Dora displayed incredible resilience and bravery during her struggle in the last year of her life; illustrating just how much she wanted to remain here on Earth with her family. Dora earned her master's degree from Le Moyne College and was a senior surety underwriter...
Delores Klein
Jun 9, 2019
Delores Klein, 90, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Vocational High School. Delores was a food service manager for the West Genesee Central School District, retiring after 25 years. She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the...
Alice T. Welch
Jun 8, 2019
Alice T. Welch, 90, of Geddes, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Vocational High School and retired from AT&T with over 35 years of service. Alice was a member of St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church. She was a devoted, hard-working mother who...
Rita (Gleason) Szpak
Jun 6, 2019
Rita (Gleason) Szpak, 89, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary and employed with Top O' The Hill Restaurant for over 15 years. Rita was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and participated in the Adoration for...
J. David Dickinson
Jun 6, 2019
J. David Dickinson, 82, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a 1955 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and earned his bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College in 1963. He was an Army veteran. David was employed with Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC...
Frank Burgett
Jun 6, 2019
Frank Burgett, 78, formerly of Camillus, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 in West Columbia, SC. Frank began his career at General Electric and then worked at various dealerships in the Syracuse area as a parts and service manager. He was a member of the Camillus Elks. Surviving are his former wife, Sandra Burgett; children, Kim (Gary) Shephard, Debbie Burgett,...
David T. Yacano
Jun 1, 2019
David T. Yacano, 50, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at home. David was predeceased by his father, David, in 2018. Surviving are his mother, Mary Lou; brother, Michael (Allyson); former wife, Angela; stepdaughter, Wendy Kiernan; several nephews; and one niece. There will be no services.