Obituaries
Carol A. Surace
Jul 17, 2018
Carol A. Surace, 75, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at The Centers at St. Camillus. Born in Ilion, she moved to Herkimer in 1966 before settling in Camillus in 2009. Carol was employed with Off Track Betting for 26 years before retiring in 2004. She was a devoted and faithful communicant of Holy Family Church. She enjoyed...
Vidyut Sinhji
Jul 17, 2018
Vidyut Sinhji, 75, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at home. Born in Rajkot, India, he moved to California in 1970 and then to the Syracuse area in 1971. Vidyut was employed with Onondaga County for 26 years before retiring in 1999. He was the personal driver for former county executive, John H. Mulroy, an events coordinator and...
Pierina (Cervona) Mastronardi
Jul 15, 2018
Pierina (Cervona) Mastronardi, 92, was born and passed away in Torrice, Italy. Surviving are her sons, Gerardo (Laureen), Guiseppe (Luciana), Pasqualino (Rosa) and Benedetto (Maria); grandchildren in Syracuse, Daniel (Morgan), Matthew, Michael (Nicole) and Sarah; great-grandchildren in Syracuse, Stella and Eliza; seven grandchildren in Italy; and one great-grandchild in Italy. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 14 at...
Peter A. Ryfun
Jul 14, 2018
Peter A. Ryfun, 65, of Syracuse, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, July 14, 2018. His son and daughter-in-law were by his side. Peter was born on June 18, 1953. He was a son of Marilyn (Stitt) and the late John Ryfun. Peter married Patti (Knickerbocker) Ryfun. They were married for 12 years until her passing. Patti was the love...
Michael P. Ciciarelli
Jul 7, 2018
Michael P. Ciciarelli, 53, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at home. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was employed with United Refrigeration. Michael was truly a jack of all trades, there was nothing he couldn't do but above all, he loved his family. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Joanne Ciciarelli; and brothers, Samuel and...
Reta J. (McGowan) Collier
Jul 6, 2018
Reta J. (McGowan) Collier, 89, of Camillus, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Finger Lakes Center for Living. Born in Oxford, she moved to Camillus over 30 years ago. Reta attended Oxford Academy and was employed as a bookkeeper/accountant at a variety of Morris area businesses over the years. She was a former member of the Altar Rosary Society...
Matthew J. Panarisi
Jun 29, 2018
Matthew J. Panarisi, 83, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018 after a long illness. Born and raised in Auburn, he moved to Camillus in 1995. Matthew was a graduate of West High School and an Army veteran. He was employed with Alco Power, Inc. for 34 years before retiring in in 1987. Matthew was an avid fisherman...
William C. Sarakos
Jun 29, 2018
William C. Sarakos, 61, of Liverpool, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. Born in Lowville, MA, he moved to the Syracuse area in 1989. He was employed with Syracuse Haulers. Surviving are his daughters, Michelle and Taylor Sarakos; sons, Michael and Zachary; sister, Mary Kline; granddaughter, Audrey Thompson; one niece and one nephew. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, July...
Gary M. Schiffer
Jun 27, 2018
Gary M. Schiffer, 67, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his sons, Don (Sarah) and Gary F. (Adrianne); sister, Carol Spear; brothers, Bernard and John Schiffer; and eight grandchildren. Services will be Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee...
Lindsey (Hider) Dwyer
Jun 26, 2018
Lindsey (Hider) Dwyer, 44, of North Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center following a courageous battle with ALS. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Westhill High School and earned her associate degree from SUNY Morrisville. Lindsey was employed as an office manager at University Hospital for a...
Edward R. Popcun
Jun 26, 2018
Edward R. Popcun 96, of Westvale, passed away peacefully at home on his 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, surrounded by his family. He was born in Monessen, PA to Andrew and Mary Papcun. Ed served in the Navy during WWII. He earned his associate degree in dress design from Pratt Institute in NYC where he designed the wedding gown worn...
Drew M. Ellis
Jun 25, 2018
Drew M. Ellis, 54, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at home. Born in Vestal, he lived most of his life in Syracuse. A graduate of Vestal High School, Drew earned his master's degree from University at Albany. He was a self-employed IT engineer for over 25 years. Drew was a member and drum major of the Syracuse...
Ruth M. Coe
Jun 24, 2018
Ruth M. Coe, 90, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at home. Born in Irvington, NJ, she lived most of her life in Camillus. A charter member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Ruth remained involved in many of its activities until her death. She was also a member of the Camillus Senior Citizens. Ruth was predeceased by her...
David P. Carr
Jun 24, 2018
David P. Carr, 50, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Solvay High School. David was employed as a forklift operator at New Venture Gear for 20 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but above all, loved spending time with family and friends. Surviving...
Jane (Griffin) Sherwood
Jun 22, 2018
Jane (Griffin) Sherwood, 82, of Camillus, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of the Camillus area. Jane retired from Emerald Electric Contractors, Inc. and previously worked for Taylor Electric Co. She was a member of Camillus Baptist Church. Jane enjoyed golfing, gardening, traveling by motor home and spending winters with...
Macel Francis "Corky" Gilbert
Jun 22, 2018
Macel Francis “Corky” Gilbert, 89, of Oswego, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Macel served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a NYS trooper for many years before owning and operating, along with his wife Helen, The Pines in Scriba, NY. Upon retirement, Macel enjoyed many wonderful days at the Fallbrook Club...
David B. Tallo
Jun 21, 2018
David B. Tallo, 65, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at University Hospital. Born and raised in Scranton, PA, he moved to Baldwinsville in 1990. A graduate of West Scranton High School, David earned his bachelor's degree from University of Scranton. He was employed with McLane Northeast for over 20 years. David was a member of the National...
Thelma J. Fitch
Jun 16, 2018
Thelma J. Fitch, 84, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Francis House. A lifetime resident of Central New York, she was a graduate of Syracuse University and member of Phi Beta Kappa. Thelma retired in 1994 after more than 20 years as a medical librarian. Her last position was with Morristown Memorial Hospital. She also helped establish...
Brian Daniel Kavney
Jun 15, 2018
Brian Daniel Kavney, 74, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, June 15 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Marcellus High School and a Marine Corps Veteran. Brian, known for his jovial laugh and wonderful smile, was an employee of Allied Chemical for 10 years, then worked as a service...
Andrew "Andy" Szpak Sr.
Jun 10, 2018
Andrew “Andy” Szpak Sr., 89, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at VA Medical Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of St. Lucy's and proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Andy retired from Swiff & Co. after 39 years. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church and...
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