Obituaries

William S. Dumas

William S. Dumas

Oct 26, 2026

William S Dumas, 87, of Clay, passed away October 26, 2026. William was born in Fulton, New York on January 11, 1939 to Raymond and Ruby Dumas. William retired from Hitachi Data Systems where he was employed as a computer technician. William was a graduate of Mexico Academy High School and was voted into the Mexico Academy High School Hall...

Donna M. Bowman

Donna M. Bowman

Oct 25, 2026

Donna M. Bowman, 87, of Phoenix, NY passed away October 25, 2026. Donna was born in Syracuse, New York on October 3, 1939 to Donald and Helen Manchester. Donna had been employed for many years at the Three Rivers Big M in Phoenix and then was employed by the Nice N Easy in Phoenix until she retired. In her free...

Robin E. Bardin

Robin E. Bardin

Oct 24, 2026

Robin E. Bardin, 71 of Clay, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was born in Rochester, NY on February 28, 1955 to the late Frederick Allen and Marylou Allen.

 She helped run her husband’s business, ABC TV in Syracuse, NY while raising her four children. Robin worked in the Syracuse area and retired from Price Chopper.

 She loved spending...

Patricia A. Branagh

Patricia A. Branagh

Oct 24, 2026

Patricia (Pat) A. Branagh, 78, of Mantova Drive in Clay, NY, passed away Saturday, October 24, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse after a long and courageous battle.

Born in 1948, to Theodore and Rose (Cordileone) Cretaro, Pat grew up in Canastota. She attended Canastota Central Schools, graduating from High School in 1966. She attended Powlson Business Institute with her best...

Donna M. DeGonzaque

Donna M. DeGonzaque

Oct 23, 2026

Donna M. DeGonzaque, 78, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026.

Donna was born in Syracuse, New York, on December 13, 1947, to the late Henry and Mina Popps. She worked for over 40 years as a Recreation Aide at Bellevue Elementary School in the Syracuse City School District. She loved nothing more than spending time with her friends...

Tina M. Ellingworth

Tina M. Ellingworth

Oct 23, 2026

Tina M Ellingworth, 62, of Syracuse, passed away October 23, 2026. Tina was born in Syracuse, New York on March 28, 1964 to the late Warren and Mary Ellingworth. 

Tina worked for many years at JoAnn Fabrics. Tina was a joy to all who knew her. She loved the beach, traveling, decorating, glitter, Bucees, and most importantly spending time with her...

Richard Myles

Richard Myles

Oct 22, 2026

Richard Myles, 85, of Hastings, NY passed away on October 22, 2026. Richard was predeceased by his wife Florence Myles.  He leaves his children Violet, Michelle,Holly and Richard Jr. He had four boys that were like sons to him, Jeffrey, Brad, Steve and Scott Owens. 

He was an expert auto body and paint refinisher. He was also an expert carpenter. He...

Elizabeth A Torak

Elizabeth A Torak

Oct 21, 2026

Elizabeth Anne Torak, 76, of Mattydale, passed away on October 21, 2026, in Syracuse, New York.

Elizabeth was born in Syracuse, New York, to William and Sophie Torak on September 29, 1950. She attended school in Jamesville and went on to build a career in nursing, serving as a Registered Nurse at Crouse Hospital for most of her professional life. Throughout...

Alexis Anne Wurster

Alexis Anne Wurster

Oct 21, 2026

Alexis Anne Wurster, 24, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 21, 2026Lexi was a work of art, as beautiful as every sketch with her pencil and stroke of her paintbrush. If you knew her, you loved her, even her spicy side which we attribute to her obsession with Sriracha and chipotle sauce. She loved with her whole...

Robert A. Ptak

Robert A. Ptak

Oct 21, 2026

Robert A. Ptak, 67 of Mattydale, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Born in Syracuse, NY on August 23, 1959 to the late Bert and Mary Ptak.

 He worked at NAPA Auto Parts in North Syracuse. He loved the Buffalo Bills, SU Basketball and playing the drums.

 He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Theresa Ptak; children, Bobby...

Suzanne C. Daniul

Suzanne C. Daniul

Oct 20, 2026

Suzanne C. Daniul, 61, of Mattydale, passed away October 20, 2026. Suzanne was born in Glens Falls, New York on November 30, 1964 to Seth and Maryann Bunker. Suzanne had been proudly employed for 29.5 years at UPS where she was a Building Supervisor. In her free time she enjoyed attending musicals at the Landmark Theater with her daughter. She...

John W. Donath Jr.

John W. Donath Jr.

Oct 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026 Dad took his final lap, crossing the finish line into peace. As he crossed that finish line, he was gently reminded of the love each and everyone of his children had for him. And he heard all of our names. He was truly at peace.

John was predeceased by his wife Mary (Connelly) Donath whom he cherished...

Diane Hazell

Diane Hazell

Oct 19, 2026

Diane Hazell, 78, born July 12, 1948, in Wanaque, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Sunny Side Care Center in East Syracuse, New York.

Diane spent much of her life in New Jersey before moving with her husband, John, to Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, in 2001, where they purchased their first home together. Following John's passing in 2008,...

Howard L. Stevens, Jr.

Howard L. Stevens, Jr.

Oct 19, 2026

Mr. Howard L. "Howie" Stevens, age 52, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 19, 2026.

He was born in Utica, NY on July 19, 1974, the son of the late Howard and Rebecca Pendolf Stevens. Howard was also predeceased by his brother, Richard Stevens. 

His passing leaves a lasting emptiness in the hearts of those who knew and...

Charlene "Charkie" F. Engebretsen

Charlene "Charkie" F. Engebretsen

Oct 19, 2026

Charlene “Charkie” F. Engebretsen, 83 of Hastings, NY, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. She was born in Syracuse, NY on July 5, 1943 to the late Thomas and Gertrude Tanner.

 She retired from Eagle Comptronics in 1994. From 1994 on, she went on to build and operate the family business known as Engebretsen’s Sawmill. She was a volunteer as...

Shirley Crast

Shirley Crast

Oct 19, 2026

Shirley R. Crast, 89, of North Syracuse, NY, and formerly of Corinth, NY, went peacefully to be with her Lord on October 19, 2026, at Elderwood Long-Term Care Center in Liverpool, NY, surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Leonard B. Crast Jr., and her youngest son Leonard B. Crast III.

Shirley was born on...

James H. 'Buzz' Hartnagle

James H. 'Buzz' Hartnagle

Oct 18, 2026

James H. 'Buzz' Hartnagle, 74, of Syracuse, died on October 18, 2026, James was born in Glens Falls, NY on March 27, 1952 son of the late James and Mavis Hartnagle.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Hartnagle, 2 sons, Corey Hartnagle, Tyler Hartnagle, his daughter, Nicole Bell, 5 grandchildren, sister Patty (Matt) Smith, brother Tim (Bendy) Hartnagle and...

Anthony F. Noti Jr.

Anthony F. Noti Jr.

Oct 18, 2026

Anthony F. Noti Jr., 73, of Canastota, passed away October 18, 2026, at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born January 12, 1953, the son of the late Anthony and Dorothy Noti.

Anthony served in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge. He worked as a mechanic for many years. He was a devoted husband, father,...

Robert J. Badolato

Robert J. Badolato

Oct 18, 2026

Robert "Bob" Badolato, 75, of Cicero, New York, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 18, 2026.

He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War.

Following his military service, he took great pride in his professions as an instructor at OCC and in his impactful role at Anaren Microwave until his retirement.

Above all,...

Thomas A. Berdan

Thomas A. Berdan

Oct 17, 2026

Tom Berdan, 73 passed away on October 17, 2026. He was the son of Jake and Dorothy Berdan, and a graduate of West Genesee HS. Tom worked at Edro Business Forms and St. Joseph’s Hospital. 

Surviving are siblings Eileen of New York City, Don of Ft Myers FL, Steve of Yulee FL, and Jerry of Manlius. 

According to Tom's wishes there will...

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