Obituaries

Raymond E. Scouten

Raymond E. Scouten

Aug 11, 2025

Raymond E. Scouten, 90, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse and Camillus area, he proudly served his country and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ray dedicated his entire career to the wholesale food industry, stepping into a supervisory role at just 21 years old. Throughout his professional life, he...

Glenn Andrew Krisak

Glenn Andrew Krisak

Aug 9, 2025

Glenn Andrew Krisak, 55, of Camillus, passed away Saturday after a short illness and ran into the arms of Jesus. He now has no more tears or sadness, but only his long-hoped for eternal joy.

A lifelong resident of Camillus, Glenn attended West Genesee High School. He was exuberant about life and had a great sense of humor. Glenn loved being...

Margaret P. Harvey

Margaret P. Harvey

Aug 8, 2025

Margaret P. Harvey, 89, of Geddes, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 8.

A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Margaret graduated from Valley High School and attended SUNY Oswego. She worked as a telephone operator for NY Telephone Co., where she was known for her professionalism and friendly manner.

A devoted parishioner of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Margaret found...

Edward Alexander Salvagni

Edward Alexander Salvagni

Aug 7, 2025

Edward Alexander Salvagni, 89, of Camillus, left this world for a better place (In his words, his “lease was up”) on August 7, 2025 after a 32 year, hard fought battle with heart disease. He was born and raised in Solvay, where he met and married his high school sweetheart and lifetime soul mate Janet Blair. Ed graduated from

Solvay High...

Helen Popcun

Helen Popcun

Aug 3, 2025

Helen Popcun, 101, of Westvale, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, joining her loving husband of 70 years, Edward, and her beloved son, Eddie, in heaven. She was born on February 12, 1924, to Stanley Gondusky and Maria Rybczyk in Naomi, Pennsylvania, a small rural coal-mining and steel community near Pittsburgh. Helen’s life began with hardship, losing her...

Virginia H. Brennan

Virginia H. Brennan

Aug 3, 2025

Virginia H. Brennan, 92, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Chittenango.

Born in Brewerton and a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Ginny was an eternal optimist. Always active, she loved traveling, golfing, gardening, and cooking for family and friends.

Ginny retired from her position as trade show coordinator at...

Huyland M. "Hy" Bryant

Huyland M. "Hy" Bryant

Aug 3, 2025

Huyland M. “Hy” Bryant, 78, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital on Sunday.

Born and raised in Schenectady, Hy was a proud graduate of Linton High School. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he played volleyball, and later received a master’s degree from SUNY Cortland. His lifelong passion for education...

Richard "Dick" J. Laufer

Richard "Dick" J. Laufer

Aug 1, 2025

Richard “Dick” J. Laufer, 75, of Geddes, passed away peacefully at home on Friday.

A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Dick was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. In his youth, he loved spending time at the family camp on the Seneca River, where he enjoyed boating and waterskiing.

After high school, Dick proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He...

Christine (Cunningham) Theberge

Christine (Cunningham) Theberge

Jul 29, 2025

Christine (Cunningham) Theberge, 61, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital.

Known for her generous spirit, quick wit, and deep devotion to her family, Christine leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet strength.

A graduate of West Genesee High School, Christine spent 23 dedicated years working as a teacher’s assistant for the West Genesee Central School...

Deborah J. (Butler) Barron

Deborah J. (Butler) Barron

Jul 29, 2025

Deborah J. (Butler) Barron, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Deborah was a 1977 graduate of West Genesee High School. She went on to dedicate over 30 years of her professional life to AXA Equitable, where she was known for her commitment and integrity until her retirement in 2018.

Deborah and her beloved...

MacKenzie L. Tamutus

MacKenzie L. Tamutus

Jul 25, 2025

MacKenzie L. Tamutus, 39, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday after a sudden illness.

MacKenzie was a proud graduate of West Genesee High School. She found her greatest joy at her beloved camp on Lake Ontario, where she spent countless cherished days surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of nature. She created memories that will be treasured by all who...

Sharon Sylvester

Sharon Sylvester

Jul 24, 2025

Sharon A. Sylvester, 78, of Camillus, passed away Thursday. Born and raised in Newburgh, she made her home in Camillus and Sennett after relocating in 1997.

A proud 1964 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Sharon also attended Mount Saint Mary College. She dedicated much of her professional life to helping others, working with Orange County Mental Health and later at Bishop...

Sally Anne LaMontagne

Sally Anne LaMontagne

Jul 24, 2025

Sally Anne LaMontagne, 91, of Warners, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Sally lived a life marked by dedication to her family and faith.

Sally attended Vocational High School in Syracuse and was a devoted communicant of St. Augustine’s Church. She built a successful career as a sales representative,...

Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa

Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa

Jul 19, 2025

Anne Marie (Pallagreno) Nappa, 94, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Born on April 1, 1931, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Rose and Thomas Pallagreno. Anne was raised in Jamesville and graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1948. A gifted vocalist, she earned numerous awards as a solo artist and performed on local radio stations as...

Jennifer (Billmyer) Rizzo

Jennifer (Billmyer) Rizzo

Jul 19, 2025

Jennifer (Billmyer) Rizzo, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday with her family by her side after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Jennifer was born in Cleveland, OH, to artists John and Mina Conant Billmyer, from whom she inherited her creative spirit. She was raised in Denver, CO, and moved to Syracuse, where she graduated from North High School and...

Daniel C. Rizzo, Sr.

Daniel C. Rizzo, Sr.

Jul 19, 2025

Daniel Carmen Rizzo, Sr., 84, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Syracuse on January 15, 1941, Dan was the son of the late Carmen and Edith (Eallonardo) Rizzo. He graduated from North High School in 1959 and went on to earn both a bachelor’s degree...

William H. Revette

William H. Revette

Jul 18, 2025

William H. Revette, 77, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully on Friday at Auburn Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and cherished memories. Known to many for his strong work ethic and generous spirit, Bill built a life grounded in dedication—to his work, his passions, and most of all,...

LouAnne Omilanowicz

LouAnne Omilanowicz

Jul 14, 2025

LouAnne Omilanowicz, 71, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Monday at Upstate University Hospital.

A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, LouAnne was a graduate of West Genesee High School in 1972 and Central Tech Nursing School in 1974. She dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a licensed practical nurse at Crouse Hospital for 39 years. She spent...

Kristen Marcellus O'Hara

Kristen Marcellus O'Hara

Jul 14, 2025

Kristen Marcellus O'Hara, 69, of Camillus, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School and attended Syracuse University.

Kristen was a woman of deep faith, creativity, and unwavering love for her family. She found joy in serving her community and expressing herself through the arts. Her life was a beautiful testament...

Antoinette Theresa Romano

Antoinette Theresa Romano

Jul 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Antoinette Theresa Romano, a beloved mother, dedicated fourth-grade school teacher and cherished family matriarch. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday.

Antoinette "Toni" was born in Syracuse and spent her life devoted to her family, her students, her colleagues, and her passions. As a teacher, she touched...