Helen L. Pontello
Feb 22, 2019
Helen L. Pontello, 80, of Elbridge, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Auburn Memorial Hospital when the love of her life, Carmen, called her to join them in their new home in heaven. Helen was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and took most pride in taking care of her home and family. She cherished times spent at...
Agatha B. Dowling
Feb 22, 2019
Agatha B. Dowling, 90, of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Francis House. Born in Brooklyn, she was a graduate of Bushwick High School and lived in Camillus since 1976. Agatha was employed by Dr. Herbert Gould in White Plains, Guardian Life Insurance Co. in Manhattan, West Genesee Central Schools and Komondor Real Estate in Nedrow. She was...
Donald "Dago" S. Slonosky
Feb 21, 2019
Donald “Dago” S. Slonosky, 71, of Elbridge, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by his family. A lifetime resident of Camillus, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School, ESF and OCC. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam. Donald worked at Community General Hospital for 37 years, retiring in 2004 as director of plant operations and engineering....
Anne M. Schrank
Feb 18, 2019
On this day, February 18, 2019, our mom, Anne Maier Schrank, passed into eternal life, surrounded by her loved ones. Anne was the daughter of the late Georgine and Frank X. Maier and grew up in Eastwood. She graduated from Convent School and attended Le Moyne College. In 1954, Anne became the bride of Robert Schrank and they were married...
Norbert S. Lukacs
Feb 16, 2019
Norbert S. Lukacs, 70, of Fairmount, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and Corpus Christi University. Norbert was employed with the Syracuse Fire Dept. for 32 years, retiring as a lieutenant in 2005. He was a member of the...
Most Rev. Thomas J. Costello
Feb 15, 2019
Most Rev. Thomas J. Costello, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse, died on Friday, February 15, 2019, at the age of 89 years old. Bishop Costello served the people of the diocese as a Roman Catholic priest for nearly 65 years as well as serving as the auxiliary bishop for over 40 years. A native of Camden, New...
George Skapars
Feb 14, 2019
George Skapars, 71, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Germany, he moved to the Unites States as a young boy and has lived in Camillus for the past 25 years. George was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a bailiff at the Town of Camillus for...
Nives Duncan
Feb 11, 2019
Nives Valentina (Puissi) Duncan, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Nives was born in Tarvisio, Italy on April 14, 1927. She grew up in her beloved Alps, surrounded by a large family group. Her memories of that time were rich with stories about her family, upbringing and WWII....
Mark L. Thornton
Feb 8, 2019
Mark L. Thornton, 57, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 following a battle with cancer. Born and raised in Syracuse, he moved to North Carolina in 2005. Mark graduated from Bishop Ludden High School and was a property manager at the Fox Creek Mobile Home Park in Jacksonville, NC for 14 years. Mark was...
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...
