Obituaries
Irvin "Irv" E. Henry
Feb 4, 2019
Irvin "Irv" E. Henry, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. Born to the late Irvin and Ruth (Wachob) Henry in Big Run, PA, he was raised in Johnsonburg, PA. He graduated from Johnsonburg High School, Clarion State College and received his master's degree from Cornell University. A Marine Corps veteran of...
Stephen F. Cudworth
Feb 4, 2019
Stephen F. Cudworth, 58, of Camillus, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. He was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and Navy veteran. Stephen earned his associate degree in technology and was employed at the Camillus Senior Center. He was kind, generous and always there to help. He enjoyed animals, watching movies and playing cards, but above all, loved spending time...
Shirley Scaravillo
Feb 2, 2019
Shirley Scaravillo, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse-Camillus area, she was happiest spending time with her family. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Vincent "Jim", in 2007; five sisters; and five brothers. Surviving are her son, James Scaravillo; and daughter,...
Mary Ann Kopp
Feb 1, 2019
Mary Ann (Montague) Kopp, 82, of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Marcellus, she graduated from Marcellus Central High School in 1955. Mary Ann studied Italian and worked in Brindisi, Italy as a Red Cross aide. She was also employed with Michigan Millers Life Insurance Co. for eight years. She spent...
David N. Meluni
Jan 29, 2019
David N. Meluni, 95, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Anagni, Italy, he came to America in 1961 when he was 37 years old. David was employed with Millbrook Bakery for 18 years before retiring in 1985 and previously worked for Cappuccilli Construction for six years. David was predeceased...
Peter J. LoFaro
Jan 27, 2019
Peter J. LoFaro, 80, of Geddes, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Peter attended Vocational High School where he was the running back known as “Speedy Pete.” An Army veteran, he was a medical corpsman stationed in Germany. Peter worked as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance...
Doris Ann Keane
Jan 27, 2019
Doris Ann Keane, 86, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Loretto. Born and raised in Gary, ID, she moved to Camillus in 1953. She graduated from Tolleston High School in 1950. A member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Doris helped in a variety of church groups. She loved to travel and was a member of the Irish...
David B. Ellithorpe
Jan 26, 2019
David B. Ellithorpe, 67, of Syracuse, died Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Shirley; and brother, Darryl. Surviving are his brothers, Daniel and Douglas (Patricia). There will be no services.
Beatrice "Betty" (Kane) Decker
Jan 26, 2019
Beatrice “Betty” (Kane) Decker, 91, of Liverpool, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born October 3, 1927 in New York City, she lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. After high school, she began working at the NY Telephone Co. For many years, Betty was employed at Dave Ball Chevrolet in Liverpool...
Patricia G. Thurston
Jan 23, 2019
Patricia G. Thurston, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was co-manager of Syracuse Art-Mart and employed with Hiscock, Cowie, Bruce, Lee & Mawhinney for 16 years. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. An avid reader, Patricia also enjoyed winters in Florida,...
Richard "Rick" Adsitt
Jan 23, 2019
Richard “Rick” Adsitt, 71, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Central Tech High School. Rick served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1969. He was employed as an alarm technician with the Syracuse City School District for over 30 years and was a well-known cook...
Margaret "Peggy" Salvagno Mandolfo
Jan 19, 2019
Margaret “Peggy” Salvagno Mandolfo, 75, of Fairmount, passed away Saturday at Francis House. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Liverpool High School and Bryant & Stratton. She was employed with Cellular One, Lipe Rollway Bearing and GMAC. A communicant of Holy Family Church, she was a former member of the church’s senior group. Margaret...
Kermit Tucker
Jan 19, 2019
Kermit Tucker, 54, of Marcellus, left his beloved family on Saturday, January 19, 2019 to fly with the angels. He was an amazing warrior, fully living with cancer for more than 31/2 years, while he cherished and enjoyed each day to the fullest. He was so happy to share with the family many gatherings, celebrations and trips. During that time,...
Janice Parker
Jan 18, 2019
Janice Parker, 75, of Camillus, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a caregiver with the Syracuse Developmental Center. Surviving are her children, David (Denise), Sol (Judy) and Janice (Don); brothers, William (Marie) and Gilbert (Patty); six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be private with...
Vincent F. Rao
Jan 17, 2019
Vincent F. Rao, 88, of Fairmount, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born and raised in Canastota, he moved to Syracuse as a young child and was a graduate of North High School. He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Vincent retired in 1993 after 15 years with New Process...
Lori Majczak-Irving
Jan 13, 2019
Lori Majczak-Irving, 50, of Camillus, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2019 while on vacation. Born in Rome, she came to Camillus in 1973. A 1986 graduate of West Genesee High School, Lori earned her bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College in 1990. She was employed with Howard Hanna Real Estate for 24 years. An avid reader, she also...
John "Jack" Leahy
Jan 9, 2019
John “Jack” Leahy, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Menorah Park. He was born in Syracuse on October 27, 1927 to the late John and Bernadette Leahy. A graduate of St. John the Baptist, Jack served in the US Coast Guard during WWII. He was a sergeant for the Syracuse Police for 23 years. During retirement,...
Agnes B. Dalmaso
Jan 8, 2019
Agnes B. Dalmaso, 94, of Solvay, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Readsboro, VT, she moved to Syracuse in 1946. A graduate of Readsboro High School, Agnes was employed with the Ben Franklin Store for 30 years. She was a communicant of St. Cecelia's Church and member of the Solvay Senior Citizens....
Rose Ann (Borawski) Lucio
Jan 7, 2019
Rose Ann (Borawski) Lucio, 75, of Solvay, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Utica, she married Richard and moved to Syracuse in 1963. A graduate of Proctor High School, Rose Ann and her family owned Lucio's Seafood for 15 years before retiring in 2003. She was...
John T. Sheehan
Jan 4, 2019
John T. Sheehan, 70, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he attended St. Thomas Aquinas and moved to the Syracuse area when he was 16. He worked over 20 years at the P&C Food Market in Syracuse. John was predeceased by his mother, Lillian Beaudion. Surviving are his sister, Cheryl (Pete) Recore of...