Obituaries
Belva "Connie" Morton
May 16, 2025
Belva “Connie” Morton, 85, of Syracuse, passed away at Brookdale Summerfield Senior Living on Friday.
Belva was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, Class of 1957. Her family was most important to her, and she loved being a Mimi. Belva enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, and collecting teacups and spoons from the places she visited. She was an active member of St....
Robert E. "Bob" Lake
May 14, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Lake, 67, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday.
Bob was a graduate of Corcoran High School and went on to earn his associate’s degree from Onondaga Community College. He dedicated over 30 years of his career to Filips Home Remodeling, where he was known for his craftsmanship, work ethic, and commitment to helping families...
David M. "Dazzy" LaManna
May 10, 2025
David M. “Dazzy” LaManna, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital.
Born and raised in Solvay, David was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. He graduated from Solvay High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Wichita State University. David built a dedicated career as an industrial engineer, spending 18 years...
Marcella A. Lauzon
May 7, 2025
Marcella A. Lauzon, 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday.
Marcella was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Teresa McBarron; and parents, Thomas and Barbara Sherlock.
Surviving are her children, Daniel, Jeff (Terri), Elizabeth Lauzon, and Mary Lauzon; siblings, Michael (Susan) Sherlock, Barbara Sherlock, and Thomas (Sandi) Sherlock; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and extended family.
To celebrate Marcella’s life, relatives...
Chia-In Grace Li
May 6, 2025
Chia-In Grace Li, 91, of Manlius, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Iroquois Nursing Home.
Born and raised in Taichung, Taiwan, Chia-In lived a full and remarkable life marked by resilience, dedication, and a deep love for family and community. She earned her bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan Normal University and went on to become an English teacher in Nursing, Taiwan—a...
Richard P. Aupperle Jr.
May 4, 2025
Richard P. Aupperle Jr., 78, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Albany, Richard graduated from Albany High School in 1963 and proudly served in the Vietnam War for the U.S. Navy for two years. After completing his service, he married the love of his life, Bonnie, in 1970. The two then...
John F. Zollo
May 3, 2025
John F. Zollo, 61, of Solvay, a Westvale native and former Camillus resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was a proud alum of West Genesee High School and Onondaga Community College. John was the proprietor of Solvay Recreation Alleys, which had been in the Zollo family for 95 years.
An avid motorcyclist, John’s trips to...
Susan Catherine (Munz) Gardner
Apr 27, 2025
Susan Catherine (Munz) Gardner, 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Susan graduated from Nottingham High School. She worked for several companies throughout the years, primarily in clerical positions, often within the insurance industry.
A communicant of Holy Family Church, Susan had a deep passion for many hobbies, including sewing, knitting, cross-stitching,...
Annabelle Y. Tucker
Apr 25, 2025
Annabelle Y. Tucker, 97, of Camillus, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Chicago, she graduated from Western High School in Washington, D.C., and made Camillus her home in 1960. A woman of remarkable spirit, generosity, and creativity, she dedicated her life to education, the arts, and community service.
Annabelle was a devoted...
Charles "Chip" Michael Grosso
Apr 19, 2025
Charles “Chip” Michael Grosso, 74, of Westvale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, with his family by his side. Born and raised in Syracuse, he was the third son of John “Edward” and Dorothy “Anne” Grosso.
Chip retired from Wegmans in 2012 after 35 years of working throughout the company in various managerial positions. He proudly served his country as a member...
Shirley Ann Kole
Apr 18, 2025
Shirley Ann Kole, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, at St. Camillus Nursing & Rehabilitation. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Central High School. Formerly employed by Fairway restaurant in Camillus, she retired in 1995 after more than 30 years in the hospitality field. A very religious woman, Shirley was a communicant of Holy Family...
Barbara Anna Rybak
Apr 17, 2025
Barbara Anna Rybak, 94, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Barbara graduated from Most Holy Rosary High School. A devoted and longtime communicant of Holy Family Church, she lived each day with deep faith, joy, and compassion, and was known for her incredible sense of humor.
Barbara cherished time with her family....
Louis "Lou" Peter Wassel
Apr 15, 2025
Louis “Lou” Peter Wassel passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in Fayetteville, NC, where he became ill while visiting his daughter and her family. Born in Amsterdam, NY, to Helen (Polochacz) and Edward Jacob Wassel, he graduated from Wilbur Lynch High School and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Syracuse University.
Lou began his career as a mechanical engineer...
Patricia Ann Scheg
Apr 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Scheg, 91, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. Born and raised in Rochester, she moved to Camillus in 1964, where she raised her family.
Closest to her heart, Pat treasured time spent with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her legacy of love and kindness will live on through...
Helen (Drazek) Liebi
Apr 12, 2025
Helen (Drazek) Liebi, 82, of Camillus, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area.
Helen was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she especially cherished her time with her beloved granddaughter, who lovingly called her “Grammy.” She enjoyed bowling and spending time at the Polish Home. Helen was...
Brian M. Hebert
Apr 10, 2025
Brian M. Hebert, 72, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at the Iroquois Nursing Home.
Born in Ithaca, Brian was a lifelong resident of the Camillus area and a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. He honorably served his country as a U.S. Army veteran, holding the position of an M1 Abrams Armor Crewman for 14 years....
Nancy (Crockett) Czerniel
Apr 8, 2025
Nancy (Crockett) Czerniel, 76, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a proud graduate of Henninger High School. Nancy dedicated 35 years to the Division of Environmental Health at the Onondaga County Health Department, where she found great fulfillment in her work and cherished the camaraderie of her colleagues.
Nancy was married...
Anna Golubeva
Apr 7, 2025
Anna Timofeevna Golubeva, 42, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday at Upstate University Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Moldova, she made the courageous journey to the United States in 2023. A devoted mother and woman of strong faith, Anna was known for her kindness, unwavering love for her family,...
Timothy Thomas Hall
Apr 5, 2025
Timothy Thomas Hall, 76, of Camillus and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 5, 2025, in Sarasota. Born in Syracuse, Tim graduated from Central Square High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport and a master’s degree from Syracuse University.
Tim began his career as an elementary teacher, spending nine years...
Adeline Louise McCarthy
Apr 3, 2025
Addie Lou McCarthy, 74, of Syracuse – A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on Thursday.
Adeline was a graduate of Henninger High School. 40 years as a homemaker, she was a beacon of love, kindness and truly a “mother to all”, in her unwavering support, always-open door, and infectious laugh. Adeline had a passion for Bingo, and...
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