Edward J. O'Hara
Sep 7, 2019
Edward J. O'Hara, 91, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, September 7, surrounded by his family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse and Camillus areas, he graduated from Camillus High School in 1946 and Niagara University in 1950. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. An avid basketball player in high school, Ed’s team was selected as the first...
Earldean Virginia Vulcano
Sep 6, 2019
Earldean Virginia Vulcano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on September 6. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and communicant of Holy Family Church, she retired after 12 years of service at Top O’ the Hill Restaurant. She was an avid baker, cook and expert card player. Earldean was predeceased by her husband, Willard; daughter, Cindy DeFazio;...
Elma J. Miller
Sep 5, 2019
Elma J. Miller, 94, of Warners, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Van Duyn. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she worked as a secretary at Hiscock & Barclay Law Office. Elma enjoyed knitting hats and mittens for the Rescue Mission, hosting family gatherings and baking cookies and pies. She loved spending time with family and friends. Elma...
Rita R. Serbun
Sep 4, 2019
Rita R. Serbun, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, Rita graduated from North High School in 1946 and attended Empire College. She was employed with the Syracuse City School District for 10 years, retiring in 1988 and was formerly employed with Western Union, GE and...
Patricia A. (Coleman) Holzhauer
Sep 3, 2019
Patricia A. (Coleman) Holzhauer, 79, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born in 1940 and lived most of her life in Auburn before moving to Camillus in 2008. Pat was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and attended Nazareth College. She was a teacher at St. Mary’s School in Auburn for a short...
Diane E. Filipkowski
Sep 3, 2019
Diane E. Filipkowski, 72, of Camillus, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Valley High School. Diane was an assistant manager at the Rescue Mission for over 10 years. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, gardening, crafting, and relaxing at camp on the St. Lawrence...
Richard "Dick" E. Hamann
Aug 31, 2019
Richard “Dick” E. Hamann, 93, of Geneseo, formerly of Camillus, died on August 31, 2019. Dick was a man of purpose, principle and integrity. He was a good father and neighbor, who loved to putter around the house and yard, refinish furniture and fix anything in need of repair. Dick was born on February 14, 1926 in Dunkirk, NY to...
Dolores "Dee" (Giangobbe) Sparrow
Aug 29, 2019
Dolores “Dee” (Giangobbe) Sparrow, 94, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of the Camillus area. Dee was formerly employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Olin Construction Co. and retired from J.C. Penney’s fine jewelry department. She enjoyed flower gardening and loved spending time...
Rosalie "Lee" V. Boulware
Aug 29, 2019
Rosalie “Lee” V. Boulware, 87, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Francis House. She was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and attended Central High School. Rosalie was employed with Sears for over 20 years before retiring in 1994. Rosalie was a communicant of Holy Family Church and former communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and Sacred Heart Church....
Samuel "Sam" Paul Griffo
Aug 28, 2019
Samuel “Sam” Paul Griffo, 39, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Camillus, he lived in Boston before moving back to Camillus in 2016. A graduate of West Genesee High School, Sam earned his bachelor's degree from Ithaca College. He won the 1998 Lacrosse National Championship with West...
Maguy N. Thousand
Aug 27, 2019
Maguy N. Thousand, 67, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in France, she lived in the Syracuse area for most of her life. Maguy was a graduate of LaFayette High School and worked in real estate for over 30 years. She was employed with Patricia Tom Real Estate, Realty USA,...
Ann Tousley
Aug 23, 2019
Anna "Ann" Tousley, 72, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at Crouse Hospital on Friday with her beloved husband of 29 years, Tom, by her side. Born in Seneca Falls, Ann spent her early childhood in Iceland, her mother’s native land, and then in Iran, pursuant to her father’s assignments as comptroller for a contractor in those countries. She learned to...
Elaine Pauline (Bagozzi) Hamilton
Aug 21, 2019
Elaine Pauline (Bagozzi) Hamilton, 74, of Warners, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Francis House, surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Solvay High School. Elaine was employed with Wegmans for over 25 years and previously managed Bagozzi's Bar & Grill. She was a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church...
Pauline G. Schiess
Aug 18, 2019
Pauline G. Schiess, 103, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born in Wisconsin and lived in Syracuse. Pauline was devoted to her faith, always putting the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed baking, cooking and caring for her family. Pauline was a devoted sister...
Terry A. McHugh
Aug 17, 2019
Terry A. McHugh, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, August 17. Born and raised in Buffalo, Terry moved to Syracuse in 1986. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Catherine McHugh; and brother, Charles McHugh. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, the former Emma Drumheller; daughters, Amy (Andrew) McHugh-Cole of Sydney, Australia and Amanda McHugh of Los Angeles, CA;...
Michael Joseph Anthony
Aug 17, 2019
Michael J. Anthony, 98, of Camillus, passed away Saturday. Born in Solvay, he attended Solvay High School and was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. After serving in the U.S Army during World War ll, Mike returned home and began work at Camillus Cutlery where he met his wife, Peggy. He was then employed as a cement finisher for...
Warren Edgar Biesemeyer
Aug 15, 2019
Warren Edgar Biesemeyer, 97, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Westvale, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Born in Muncie, IN, he moved to Syracuse in 1935. Warren was a 1940 graduate of Eastwood High School and graduated from Syracuse University in 1947, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was Manager of Engineering at B.G. Sulzle for 19...
Patricia French Rogers
Aug 13, 2019
Patricia French Rogers, 86, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at The Centers at St. Camillus. She was born in Nashua, NH and grew up in Hudson, NH. Patricia graduated from Nashua High School and received a bachelor’s degree in home economics from the University of Massachusetts where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi...
Karen Ann Jones
Aug 9, 2019
Karen Ann Jones, 63, of Camillus, passed away Friday. Born in Fulton, she was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School and attended SUNY Morrisville. Karen was active in her high school's cheerleading team, ski club and honor society. She enjoyed life by caring for people, visiting her sister in Florida, fishing, boating and spending time with her beloved...
Catherine Margaret (Meagher) James
Aug 7, 2019
Catherine Margaret (Meagher) James, 101, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home. Born in Ogdensburg, she moved to Syracuse when she was one year old. Catherine was a 1935 graduate of St. Lucy's Academy and attended Powelson Business Institute. She was employed with Merchants National Bank for 16 years before retiring in 1986, and previously worked for...
