Obituaries

John Kevin Hayes

John Kevin Hayes

Nov 6, 2024

John Kevin Hayes, 72, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, Kevin was a graduate of CBA and later went on to earn an associate degree from OCC, which paved the way for a career in manufacturing.

For over 15 years, Kevin worked as a skilled machinist at KSA Manufacturing in Syracuse.

In his free time,...

Sally Machin Tank

Sally Machin Tank

Nov 6, 2024

Sally Machin Tank, 69, of Jamesville and formerly of Onondaga Hill, passed away Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, she graduated from West Genesee High School in 1973 and earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Fredonia. Sally dedicated 32 years of service to the Central New York Developmental Services Office. A former communicant of Holy...

Rev. Kenneth Christian Heuermann

Rev. Kenneth Christian Heuermann

Nov 4, 2024

Rev. Kenneth Christian Heuermann, known to many as "Pastor Ken," passed away on Monday, November 4, at the Nottingham. Born on April 25, 1931, at the family home in Merrick, Long Island, he was the son of Alfred Anton and Hilda Lillian (Bahnsen) Heuermann. 

Rev. Heuermann attended public schools on Long Island and graduated in 1948. His higher education journey began...

Nikki A. Cooney

Nikki A. Cooney

Nov 4, 2024

Nikki Cooney, 73, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Monday at Francis House. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Nikki was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School and spent over three decades as a dedicated food broker before retiring in 2017. 

Known for her vibrant spirit, Nikki’s love of music, especially for The Beatles and Paul McCartney, filled...

Rosemary P. Grace

Rosemary P. Grace

Nov 1, 2024

Rosemary P. Grace, 90, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday. She was welcomed into the Lord’s arms with her daughter Kelly by her side. Rosemary was born November 15, 1933, in Maplewood, NJ to Anna and Martin Weir. The youngest of four siblings, she attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in NJ. She worked in the financial aid department...

Barbara Louise Rinaldo

Barbara Louise Rinaldo

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Louise Rinaldo, 80, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday at The Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of the Camillus area and a West Genesee High School graduate, Class of 1962. Barbara worked as a secretary at Estlinbaum Lumber in Camillus for seven years. She enjoyed quilting and cooking for her entire...

Daniel Henry Trembley

Daniel Henry Trembley

Oct 31, 2024

Daniel Trembley, 92, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday, at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Great Bend, PA, he was U.S. Army veteran. Daniel was self-employed as an HVAC technician. He had immense love for his grandchildren and shared all his stories with them and ultimately shared their pictures and stories with his friends. Daniel...

Kevin Charles Sexton

Kevin Charles Sexton

Oct 29, 2024

On October 29, 2024, a light went out. Kevin Charles Sexton was the fourth of eight children born to Lois and John. He had five sisters and two brothers. An alumnus of Most Holy Rosary Elementary, Kevin spent two years at Bishop Ludden before graduating from Corcoran in the Class of 2010 with significant college credits. He immediately enlisted in...

Jane Graham Whitney

Jane Graham Whitney

Oct 27, 2024

Jane Graham Whitney was born in her parents’ home on Sentinel Heights, LaFayette, NY. She was the daughter of a farmer and very proud of that fact. She had wonderful memories of the good times on the farm, living with her parents, sister and brothers. 

 A one-room schoolhouse is where Jane began her formal education. She and her sister, Helen, both...

Rev. Robert D. Chryst

Rev. Robert D. Chryst

Oct 26, 2024

Rev. Robert D. Chryst, 82, beloved priest and devoted servant of Syracuse, entered eternal rest on October 26, 2024, at Elderwood at Liverpool. Born in Syracuse to Robert D. Chryst and Katherine Sullivan Chryst, he grew up in a close-knit Catholic community, attending Most Holy Rosary School before pursuing his calling to the priesthood.

Father Chryst dedicated his life to faith,...

Paul Beers Bertan

Paul Beers Bertan

Oct 26, 2024

Paul Beers Bertan, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Horseheads and Schenectady before settling in Syracuse in 1963. Paul was a 1953 graduate of Draper High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Albany State University, followed by a Master’s in Organic Chemistry and a...

Robert "Bobby" Dennis Luke

Robert "Bobby" Dennis Luke

Oct 25, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Dennis Luke, 62, of Fort Worth, TX, and formerly of Warners, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at Fort Worth Wellness and Rehabilitation. Born in Syracuse, he grew up in Warners, where he resided for many years until moving to Fort Worth in 2022. A proud 1980 graduate of West Genesee High School, Bobby built a successful...

Shashi Sigdel, M.D.

Shashi Sigdel, M.D.

Oct 23, 2024

Shashi Sigdel, M.D., 41, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at home. Born and raised in Nepal, he immigrated to the U.S. in 2011. Shashi was employed by Rochester General Hospital. He enjoyed reading, playing soccer and writing poems. Above all, Shashi loved spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Sabita; son, Bravim; daughter, Paalasa; brother, Madhu; sister,...

Richard T. Lafferty, AIA

Richard T. Lafferty, AIA

Oct 21, 2024

Richard T. Lafferty, AIA, 91, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Monday, with his family in the home he designed and built. 

Born in Allentown, PA, Dick moved with his family to Syracuse as a child and has been a lifelong resident. A graduate of Central High School, he earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University through ROTC. Retiring...

Robert T. Clary

Robert T. Clary

Oct 20, 2024

Robert T. Clary, 68, of Howlett Hill, passed away suddenly at Crouse Hospital on Sunday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Bob was a graduate of West Genesee High School and earned a degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He recently retired from Secure Network Technologies where he was a founding partner.

 A man of many passions, Bob had...

Christopher M. Kalwara

Christopher M. Kalwara

Oct 20, 2024

Christopher M. Kalwara, 70, died Sunday after a long and valiant struggle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Syracuse, NY, on August 23, 1954, to Stanley and Bonita (Caraglin) Kalwara, Chris was a graduate of Marcellus Central High School. He then graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in education and then from the University of Texas with a chemical engineering...

Carmen F. Zeolla Sr.

Carmen F. Zeolla Sr.

Oct 20, 2024

Carmen F. Zeolla Sr., 93, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at home. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Vocational High School and attended University College. 

Carmen dedicated over 30 years to General Motors Corp., retiring in 1993, after previous employment with the New York Central Railroad Company and American Optical Company. A proud U.S. Marine...

Rocco "Rocky" M. Cappuccilli

Rocco "Rocky" M. Cappuccilli

Oct 15, 2024

Rocco “Rocky” Cappuccilli,96, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday at Francis House. He was a lifelong devout Catholic, communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus, and member of the Knights of Columbus. Nothing was more important to Rocky than his family, including his wife, Dorothy “Dot,” children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His work ethic and positive attitude inspired all who knew him....

Rosario M. Maniaci

Rosario M. Maniaci

Oct 13, 2024

Rosario “Ross” “Poppy” Maniaci, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday. He was a beloved husband to Barbara, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and godfather. Born in Amsterdam, NY to Angelina and Rosario Maniaci on July 26, 1932, he lived a full and productive life. Ross was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in...

Michael A. Legnetto

Michael A. Legnetto

Oct 12, 2024

Michael A. Legnetto, 64, of Howlett Hill passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Howlett Hill area, he was a proud graduate of Marcellus High School and furthered his education at Onondaga Community College before earning an associate's degree from SUNY Canton. For over 15 years, Michael owned and operated...