Obituaries
Jo Ann Ritchie
Aug 7, 2024
Jo Ann Ritchie, 82, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Born and raised in Utica, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1977. Jo Ann enjoyed a fulfilling career as an X-ray technician for over 20 years, retiring in 2003. She had a passion for sewing, quilting, and camp at Verona Beach, but her greatest joy came from spending...
Armand Cesta
Aug 2, 2024
Armand Cesta, 94, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday, at Upstate Community Hospital, with his loving family by his side. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Armand was a cherished member of the community whose presence will be deeply missed. Born and raised in Syracuse, Armand dedicated his life to his family, his work, and his faith. He...
Caroline Jean Sausman
Jul 26, 2024
Caroline Jean Sausman, 79, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26. Born and raised in Montana, she moved to Alaska at 16, becoming a graduate of East Anchorage High School and the University of Alaska, where she received her Bachelor of Nursing degree. Caroline worked as a licensed hairdresser in Alaska for many years before becoming a nurse....
Scott George Stephens
Jul 25, 2024
Scott George Stephens, 58, of Camillus, passed away on July 25, 2024.
Surviving are his parents, Vernon and Beverly of Camillus; brother, Vernon (Christine) of Auburn; and nieces, Brittany and Ashley Stephens.
There will be no services.
Peter E. Herron
Jul 24, 2024
Peter E. Herron, 85, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 13, 1938, in Auburn, he spent most of his life in the Syracuse area after graduating from CBA High School in 1956. Following graduation, Peter enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his time on board the USS...
David "Dave" L. Shannon
Jul 22, 2024
David “Dave” L. Shannon, of Myrtle Beach, SC, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on the evening of July 22, 2024, in his home. David was born on March 13, 1951, in Canton. He was the third child and second son of Walter and Theresa Shannon.
Dave’s life was marked by diverse interests and contributions. As a child, he...
Risto Sidorovski
Jul 22, 2024
Risto Sidorovski, 78, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Monday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Openica, he was raised in Porodin, Macedonia. In 1965, Risto completed technical school in Bitola and shortly after went to live and work in Australia for three years. In 1969, he went back to Macedonia to marry the love of his...
Thomas Jerome Harrington
Jul 22, 2024
Thomas Jerome Harrington, 68, of LaFayette, passed away peacefully on Monday at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in Manhattan, he moved to the Syracuse area where he was a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School. Thomas went on to establish himself as the esteemed owner of TJH Distributors, where his passion for his work and dedication to his craft shone brightly....
Richard "Dick" Ralph Griffo
Jul 19, 2024
Richard “Dick” Griffo, 82, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, with his loving family by his side. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, he was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School and went on to obtain a double master’s degree from the University at Albany. With a career as a dedicated salesman at Diamond...
Gloria Munro Head
Jul 19, 2024
Gloria Munro Head, 92, of Fairmount, passed away on Friday at Upstate University Hospital following a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was admitted to the hospital after experiencing a stroke at home on July 11. Born in Buffalo and raised in Snyder, she lived in the Syracuse area since 1955. A graduate of Amherst High School, Gloria received her associate’s degree...
Sandra Lee Burgett
Jul 18, 2024
Sandra Burgett, 84, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Fayetteville Manlius High School. Sandra dedicated over 20 years of her life as a valued teller at KeyBank. Additionally, she served on the Board of Realtors for a decade and contributed...
Louis J. Ruffini
Jul 16, 2024
Louis J. Ruffini, 62, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. Born in Hartford, CT, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. After graduating from West Genesee High School, Louis continued his education at Syracuse University, eventually becoming the esteemed president of Rumetco Sales in Syracuse. His dedication and passion for work were evident to all...
Dorothy "Dot" M. Reiner
Jul 12, 2024
Dorothy M. Reiner, 102, of Westvale, passed away peacefully on Friday at Upstate Community Hospital. Dot grew up in Rochester. She married her high school sweetheart, Chuck Reiner, in the summer of 1942. The newlyweds spent time at Mitchel Air Force Base on Long Island until Chuck was shipped out to the South Pacific. In 1953, Dot moved to Syracuse...
Barbara Ann (Baker) Schwarting
Jul 11, 2024
Barbara Ann (Baker) Schwarting’s mind and body became quiet when she moved on to her next life on Thursday at age 92. Though she hadn't finished all her projects, it was time to be with her ancestors, leaving them in good hands to be finished. Enthusiastic about everything in which she was involved, be it family, cooking, genealogy, profession, community,...
Joseph N. Mandolfo
Jul 9, 2024
Joseph N. Mandolfo, 88, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at The Cottages at Garden Grove. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he attended North High School. A man of faith, Joseph was a communicant of Holy Family Church and lived his life with kindness and generosity. He was a man of many passions and talents. From his...
James “Jim” P. Mooney
Jul 8, 2024
James “Jim” P. Mooney, 92, of Camillus, passed away on July 8, 2024, at St. Camillus. Born to Francis and Florence Mooney in Watertown, he attended Split Rock School before joining the Navy to serve in the Korean War on the USS Palau. Jim married the love of his life, the former Patricia Powell, in 1957, and was delighted to...
Margaret Mary (Abbey) Dauler
Jul 8, 2024
Margaret Mary (Abbey) Dauler, lovingly known as “Peggy”, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday. A lifelong Syracuse resident, she graduated from St. Anthony of Padua High School and Powelson Business Institute. Peggy dedicated over 21 years to her career at Crouse Hospital, where she worked in accounts payable and payroll before retiring in 2003. She was proud of her Irish...
Lucy (Bukowy) Currie
Jul 7, 2024
Lucy (Bukowy) Currie, 94, of Camillus, passed away Sunday at Syracuse Home Association. Born in NYC, she was raised in Freehold, NJ, and moved to Camillus in 1952. Lucy earned her bachelor's degree from Rider College in Lawrenceville, NJ, and worked for Egan Real Estate and Gallagher Real Estate. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, she was an avid golfer...
C.R. "Toby" Touby
Jul 7, 2024
C.R. “Toby” Touby, 85, of Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday at home. Born and raised in Mason, OH, he moved to Saranac Lake in 1976 where he lived most of his life. A graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Toby received his Master's Degree in Music from Ohio State University. His greatest joy came from spending time with...
Glenn E. Argus
Jul 5, 2024
Glenn E. Argus, 91, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Friday at home, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn's life was marked by dedication to his family, his community, and his many passions.
A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Glenn was a graduate of Central High School, and went on to serve his country with honor as a US Army Veteran...
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