John F. Heater
Feb 15, 2026
John Franklin Heater, 73, of Syracuse, passed away February 15, 2026. John was born in Syracuse, New York on December 27, 1952 to William and Martha Heater. John was a graduate of Oswego State University and retired from the Onondaga Co. Department of Social Services where he had been an Income Maintenance Specialist for over 25 years. After retiring, John...
Katherine J. Kulas
Feb 15, 2026
Katherine J. Kulas, 85 of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1940 in Syracuse, NY to the late Thomas and Katherine A. Hannon.
She was a bookkeeper for her entire life. She was an avid poker player, loved picnics at the beach and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She...
Neil D. Morey
Feb 15, 2026
Neil D. Morey, a dedicated member of the Central New York Laborer's Union for 40 years, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on August 9, 1933, Neil was a man of remarkable character and vitality whose impact will be remembered by all who knew him.
Throughout his life, Neil embodied an...
Rose (Capirci) Patane
Feb 13, 2026
Clay-Frankfort, NY
Mrs. Rose (Capirci) Patane, age 84, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, February 13, 2026, comforted by the deep love of her family.
Born in Aquino, Province of Frosinone, Italy, on January 6, 1942, Rose was the daughter of the late Angelo and Lucia (Ciccone) Capirci. She immigrated to Utica as a child, where her mother was born, and...
Sonia McAvoy
Feb 13, 2026
Sonia McAvoy, 92, of Liverpool, New York passed away on February 13th, 2026 at the Elderwood Nursing Home. She lived a long, fulfilled life. Sonia was born on September 13th 1933 in Santurce, Puerto Rico; she was the daughter of Gumersindo Maldonado de Jesus and Maria Luisa Begussaud Rivera.
Sonia was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and her family...
Patricia (Patty) Curtis
Feb 12, 2026
Patricia (Patty) P. Curtis, 79, of North Syracuse, passed away February 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on February 14, 1946, to the late Pasquale and Teresa Praino.
She was the oldest of her siblings, Mary, Cindy, and Jim. Patty enjoyed reading, shopping, and decorating her home. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, cherishing the moments they...
Helen M. Abend
Feb 11, 2026
Helen M. Abend, 97, of Syracuse, passed away February 11, 2026 with her daughter at her side. Helen was born in Syracuse, New York on August 26, 1928 to George and Dorothy Yawman.
In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family, doing crafting and spending time with her cats.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Yawman;...
Kenneth C. Isgar, Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
Kenneth C. Isgar, Sr., beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, New York, at the age of 94. Born on December 12, 1931, in Syracuse, Kenneth was a dedicated member of his community and will be remembered for his passion for life and his love for those around him.
Kenneth devoted...
Monica Caruso
Feb 10, 2026
Monica Caruso, 91, of North Syracuse, New York passed away on February 10, 2026 at her home with loving family by her side.
Monica was born on July 22, 1934, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Procino) Petta.
Monica had a lifelong love of arts and crafts and took great pride in creating things by hand. She was...
Edward W. Lenweaver
Feb 10, 2026
Edward W. Lenweaver, 82 of Minoa, NY, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving children. He was born in Syracuse, NY on March 19, 1943 to the late Edward Lenweaver and Rose Meyers.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid golfer and former golf pro. He loved watching Syracuse Football and the Cleveland...
Sharon L. Michels
Feb 10, 2026
Sharon Lynn Michels of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at age 79. Born to Madonna Opal Wright and Francis Michels in Syracuse, NY on December 5, 1946, she was the youngest of her siblings Barbara and David.
Sharon attended Fisher Junior College in Boston, Massachusetts, where she majored in International Studies. In 1966, she graduated...
David Patrick Wood
Feb 9, 2026
David Patrick Wood, 65, passed away at home February 9, 2026. Born in Oneida, NY to parents Floyd and Florence (Miller) Wood, better known as Bud & Binny, Dave attended numerous schools before graduating from Westmoreland High School in 1978. Dave attended SUNY Cobleskill, where he met his wife of 40 years with whom he shared 4 children who were...
Gerald H. Reynolds
Feb 9, 2026
Gerald H. Reynolds, aged 85, of Mattydale, passed away on February 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories. Born on July 10, 1940, in Watertown, New York, Gerald was the son of Gerald and Virginia Reynolds. He lived a life dedicated to family and friends, as well as to his profession and passions.
Gerald was a...
Sandra S. Lidel
Feb 8, 2026
Sandra S. Lidel, 82, of Mattydale, passed away February 8, 2026. Sandra was born in Syracuse, New York on September 5, 1943 to Michael and Theresa Slater. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed.
She was predeceased by her son, Dominick Giamartino and granddaughter, Sarah Giamartino.
Sandra leaves behind her two children, DeAnne (John) Martin...
Donald J. Edwards
Feb 6, 2026
Donald J. Edwards, 87 of Mattydale, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Syracuse, NY on June 23, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Dorothy Edwards.
He worked for Allied Chemical for 17 years. He loved music, drawing, golfing and was a baseball coach for Little League.
He is survived by his children, Tishann Fortino, Richard...
Jeanne A. Patton
Feb 6, 2026
December 1, 1940 – February 6, 2026, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully at the age of 85. She was born in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Syracuse, where she spent her life devoted to her family and the many people she loved.
Jeanne was the cherished wife of John Patton, with whom she shared a lifetime of...
Virginia "Ginger" Plowright
Feb 6, 2026
Virginia "Ginger" Plowright, 78, of Liverpool, NY, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of John and Betty Legawiec.
Ginger was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a proud graduate of the East Syracuse Minoa Class of 1965. She was especially proud of her career...
Ella Jane Crenshaw
Feb 5, 2026
Ella Jane Crenshaw, 74, of Stockbridge, passed away on February 5, 2026. Ella was born in Isola, Mississippi, on March 23, 1951, to Clarence and Rosie Crenshaw.
Ella retired from the Syracuse City School District. She was a church secretary and a deaconess at Church House of Levites for over 40 years. In her free time, she enjoyed collecting coins and...
Linda E. Clifford
Feb 5, 2026
Linda E. Clifford, 83, of North Syracuse, passed away on Thursday February 5, 2026 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Lyman, NH on November 12, 1942 daughter of the late Leon and Ivis Clough.
Linda Clifford graduated from Lisbon, NH High School with a degree in Bookkeeping.
She assisted with her husband Nathan's family construction...
James Stearns
Feb 5, 2026
James F. Stearns, 83, of North Syracuse, passed away on February 5, 2026. James was born in Syracuse, New York on April 16, 1942 to the late Frank and Kathryn Stearns.
James was an Air Force veteran and retired from Baldwinsville Central Schools where he was a maintenance mechanic for many years. He enjoyed flying remote-controlled airplanes, playing his keyboard, inventing...
