Obituaries

Patricia M. Wright

Patricia M. Wright

May 25, 2026

Patricia M. Wright, 84, of Liverpool, passed away May 25, 2026. Patricia was born in Syracuse, New York on May 2, 1942 to the late Lorenzo and Lucy Pardi. 

She was a talented beautician and her passion for making others feel beautiful spanned her entire life. Patricia was a devoted Catholic and was a member of various catholic churches in the...

Zenetta Baker

Zenetta Baker

May 24, 2026

Zenetta Baker, 94, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and friends at Oneida Healthcare Center.

She was born on August 5, 1931 to Raymond and Zenetta (Abells) Horner in Syracuse, NY.

She spent 36 happy years with her husband Richard Baker, before he passed in 1994.

Zenetta's most recent job was at Fays which became...

Frank Valentino

Frank Valentino

May 21, 2026

Frank Valentino, a devoted family man and passionate sports enthusiast, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2026, at Francis House after a short battle with pancreatic cancer and renal failure. Born on July 20, 1945, Frank lived a life marked by dedication—to his loved ones, his faith, and the simple joys that brought him happiness.

A...

Carolyn Romano

Carolyn Romano

May 21, 2026

Carolyn Romano, a beloved resident of Syracuse, NY, passed away on May 21, 2026, after a brief illness at Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse on September 25, 1935, Carolyn lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep love for her family and community.

Carolyn devoted 40 years of her career to Syracuse China, where she was both employed and...

Jacob Casmir Smorol

Jacob Casmir Smorol

May 20, 2026

Jacob Casmir Smorol passed away on May 20, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with laughter, love, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

He was known for his quick wit, love of joking around, and ability to make people smile wherever he went. Whether he was out on the boat, spending a quiet day fishing, or enjoying time...

Rodney James Sutherland

Rodney James Sutherland

May 20, 2026

Rodney James Sutherland, born on October 18, 1990, in North Glen, CO, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at Upstate Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. His departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him, yet his memory shines brightly, filled with laughter, love, and cherished accomplishments.

Rodney was a man of many...

Harvey D Geary

Harvey D Geary

May 18, 2026

Harvey D. Geary, 90, of West Monroe, passed away May 18th, 2026 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, following a brief illness.

Harvey was born on February 15th, 1936, in Vinalhaven Maine to Fred and Sadie (Ames) Geary. After graduating from Fulton High School in 1953, he went on to serve with the U.S. Army in South East Asia during the...

Louis P. Clark

Louis P. Clark

May 17, 2026

Louis Clark, whose life was a testament to compassion, service, and justice, passed peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the age of ninety. His was a life shaped by struggle, refined by purpose, and devoted to human dignity.

 Born in Trenton, New Jersey, and raised in Pennington, Louis shared a birthday with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was...

James Saunders, Jr.

James Saunders, Jr.

May 17, 2026

James Saunders Jr. 69, of Liverpool, NY, passed away May 17, 2026. James was born in Harbour Island, Bahamas on September 4, 1956 to James and Agnes Curry Saunders. 

James retired from the Flagler County Florida Sheriff's Department where he served as a Deputy Sheriff. In his free time, he enjoyed reading and studying the Bible; he was very spiritual. He...

Tim R. Mahar

Tim R. Mahar

May 17, 2026

Tim R. Mahar, aged 66, of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born on November 12, 1959, in Syracuse, Tim was the beloved son of the late Thomas and Edith Mahar.

Throughout his life, Tim was a devoted husband and family man, cherishing time spent with his loved ones and friends. His enthusiasm extended to fishing, spending...

Linda L. Panarites

Linda L. Panarites

May 16, 2026

Linda Panarites, born on September 16, 1946, in Burlington, Vermont, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening with her son Dennis at her bedside, leaving behind a life marked by love, strength, loss, family, faith, and dignity.

For many years Linda worked in the cafeteria located in the old phone company building on Washington St. as a cashier, where she...

Mary Ahern

Mary Ahern

May 15, 2026

Mary Ahern, 82, of Cicero, NY; passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Upstate University Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving children and husband. Mary was born in Syracuse, NY, on April 14, 1944 to John and Elizabeth McMahon. Mary was raised in Cazenovia, NY. Some of Mary’s favorite pastimes included playing cards, watching and rooting for...

William Pearo

William Pearo

May 14, 2026

William Pearo, 65, of Syracuse, passed away May 14, 2026. William was born in Syracuse, New York on November 28, 1960 to the late David and Jean Pearo. 

William worked for many years at Roth Steel. He loved baseball, and summer evenings. He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard and Arthur Pearo. He is survived by his siblings, Janet (Ron) Kramer;...

Cornelius A. O'Leary

Cornelius A. O'Leary

May 14, 2026

Cornelius A. O'Leary, a beloved figure known both for his vibrant personality and devoted service, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on February 13, 1935, Cornelius led a life marked by dedication, camaraderie, and a zest for living that touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Cornelius was widely recognized for his tenure...

Robert H. "Bob" Fox

Robert H. "Bob" Fox

May 13, 2026

Bob Fox, 92, of Camillus NY passed away May 13, 2026.

Bob was born in Onondaga Hill son of the late Harley Fox and Lucy Fox Dewey. He attended Onondaga Valley Academy and was a typist in the Army aka “One Finger Foxy”.

Bob was married to his late wife Anne (Mooney) for 49 years. They had 3 children Jim Fox (Lynda),...

Jane L. Caples

Jane L. Caples

May 12, 2026

Jane L. Caples, 63, of Syracuse passed away on May 12, 2026.

For twelve years, Jane dedicated herself to home health care, a career through which she expressed her innate kindness and commitment to others. Her nurturing nature was evident not only in her profession but also in the way she lived each day with warmth and concern for family, friends,...

Howard R. Adams

Howard R. Adams

May 12, 2026

Howard (Whitey) Adams, 98 years old, devoted and loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great, Great Grandfather, left his earthly family and friends unexpectedly on May 12, 2026 to be with his Lord.

Howard was born to Ellis & Mildred Adams, December 15, 1927 in Altmar NY, before moving to Liverpool, NY in 1965. He attended school in Altmar, moved...

Thomas R. Crosier

Thomas R. Crosier

May 12, 2026

Thomas (Tom) R. Crosier, 70, born on November 8th, 1955, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Francis House.

Tom attended Liverpool schools, graduating with honor in 1973 and was awarded a Regents scholarship to SUNY ESF. He was employed at GM Fisher Body until the plant closed in 1993. Tom for fifteen years was a manager at the air cargo...

Jonathan S. LaPoint

Jonathan S. LaPoint

May 12, 2026

Jonathan S. LaPoint, 39 of Liverpool, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born in Syracuse, NY on November 3, 1986 to Harold E.“Harry” and Patricia A. LaPoint.

 Jonathan loved watching movies, WWE Wrestling, playing video games, shopping, going to the Turning Stone Casino and spending time with his family and friends.

 He is survived by his mother, Patricia...

John Menzies

John Menzies

May 11, 2026

John Menzies, 76, of Phoenix, New York, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, surrounded by his family.

John grew up in Cato, New York, where he was raised on a dairy farm. He was proud of his farming roots and was a devoted "John Deere man" throughout his life. John was also a proud Army veteran and spent more than...

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