Obituaries

Daniel L. Poli

Daniel L. Poli

Dec 30, 2025

Daniel L. Poli, 81, of North Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025 at the Menorah Park Nursing Home. Daniel was born in Syracuse on April 17, 1944 son of the late Lino and Anna Poli. He was predeceased by his former wives, Rocchina in 1980, Charlene in 2013, daughter, Elena Poli and his brother, Joseph Poli.

He is survived...

David B. Mawhinney

David B. Mawhinney

Dec 29, 2025

David B. Mawhinney, 81, of North Syracuse, passed away on Monday December 29, 2025, at Crouse Hospital surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Syracuse on April 2, 1944 son of the late Bryce and Mary Jane Mawhinney. 

David was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army. In his earlier years he volunteered at the Can Teen in...

Lois Green

Lois Green

Dec 29, 2025

Lois Lee Green, 82, of East Syracuse, passed away December 29, 2025. Lois was born in Hartford, Connecticut on December 30, 1942 to the late Louis and Evelyn Green. 

She enjoyed puzzles, reading science fiction, Steven King, and visiting Barnes and Noble. She loved cats, and the Dallas Cowboys. 

She is survived by her sister, Carole (Douglas) Campbell; niece, Stacy (Sean) Bach;...

Floyd H. Joslin

Floyd H. Joslin

Dec 28, 2025

Floyd H. Joslin, 92, of Cicero, passed away December 28, 2025. Floyd was born in Albany, New York on February 5, 1933 to Harold and Edna Joslin. Floyd retired from Pepsi Co. where he had been employed as a truck driver. In his free time, Floyd was an avid fan of Nascar auto racing and A.J. Allmendinger was his favorite...

Alfred "Fritz" Dillon

Alfred "Fritz" Dillon

Dec 27, 2025

Alfred "Fritz" Dillon, 92, of Elmira, NY, passed away on December 27, 2025, at St. Camillus Skilled Nursing and Rehab. 

Alfred was born in Elmira on June 3, 1933, to Ralph and Effie Dense Dillon. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served in Korea. He was a truck driver for 35 years and was a starter...

David S. Muhl Sr.

David S. Muhl Sr.

Dec 26, 2025

David S. Muhl Sr., 78, of Oswego, passed away December 26, 2025. David was born in Syracuse, New York on October 18, 1947 to Charles and Frances Muhl. 

David retired from Terpening Trucking where he had been employed as a truck driver.  In his free time, he was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed spending time with family and friends and cooking....

Anthony "Tony" Hornfeck

Anthony "Tony" Hornfeck

Dec 26, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Hornfeck, 87, of North Syracuse, passed away December 26, 2025. Anthony "Tony" was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio on November 13, 1938 to Anthony and Dorothy Hornfeck. 

Intellectually curious about the world at a young age, Anthony wrote to the Soviet Union to learn about their society and government. This could have been problematic for any parents during the...

Nancy Shelley

Nancy Shelley

Dec 26, 2025

Nancy Shelley, 73, of Baldwinsville, passed away December 26, 2025. Nancy was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 26, 1952 to James and Anna Neustadt. She moved to the Syracuse area from Brooklyn, NY in 2004.

 In her free time, she enjoyed diamond painting, ceramics, crafts and cooking. She took great pride in raising her family, children and grandchildren. She...

Wayne M. Baker Sr.

Wayne M. Baker Sr.

Dec 25, 2025

Wayne Mark Baker Sr., 65, of Syracuse, New York, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1960, in Lowville, New York, to the late Gertrude Snyder and Frederick Baker.

Wayne was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area and a graduate of East Syracuse Minoa High School, class of 1977. He was predeceased by his beloved...

Roberta "Bobbi" M. Hudson

Roberta "Bobbi" M. Hudson

Dec 25, 2025

Roberta “Bobbi” M. Hudson, 73, of Red Creek, NY, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2025 surrounded by those near and dear to her. She was born on May 16, 1952, to Evelyn Faith Flesche Labulis and Reginald Teabo.

Bobbi was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known for her kind and generous heart, sense of humor,...

Maurice F. Bolster

Maurice F. Bolster

Dec 24, 2025

Maurice "Moe" Francis Bolster, 61, of Constantia, passed away December 24, 2025. Maurice was born in Syracuse, New York on April 12, 1964 to the late Maurice and Isabel Bolster.

Maurice spent 30 plus years at Greenview Country Club as a Grounds Keeper/Maintenance. He recently became employed with Oswego County Opportunities as a medical transport driver.

In his free time, he enjoyed...

Caroline "Carol" D. Joss

Caroline "Carol" D. Joss

Dec 24, 2025

Caroline “Carol” D. Joss, 93 of Cicero, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born on December 16, 1932 in Syracuse, NY to the late James and Jessie Schneidt.

 She loved being a School Bus Driver for ESM School District and Birnie Bus Transportation. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with her family.

 She is survived by her...

Carol Lee Catherman

Carol Lee Catherman

2025

Carol L. Catherman, 83, of Syracuse, New York, passed away at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. 

She was born on February 17, 1942, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania. She moved at an early age and was raised in Baldwinsville, NY. 

Carol worked for many years as a Housekeeping Supervisor at Holiday Inn. Later in life, she went back to...

Richard R. DeDio

Richard R. DeDio

Dec 23, 2025

Richard R. DeDio, 65, originally of Syracuse, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Francis House in Syracuse, NY. He graduated from Bishop Grimes High School, Syracuse, NY and Bell and Howell (Devry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, AZ. He worked for Kronecranes for over 16 years as a Technical Trainer traveling all over the US and the countries...

Anne M. Stene

Anne M. Stene

Dec 22, 2025

Anne M. Stene, 85, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Saranac Lake, NY on April 6, 1940, daughter of the late George Russell and Ruby Farrell. 

Anne was employed at Niagara Mohawk, retiring in 2001.

She was predeceased by her sons, David Garland, Jason Stene; two...

Dianna Cornell

Dianna Cornell

Dec 22, 2025

As we lay sleeping on December 22, 2025, we dreamed we were holding you in our arms, but when we awoke, dear, we were mistaken—so we bowed our heads and cried. Dianna Macri Cornell lived her 87 years of life through song and laughter. Like her favorite song, You Are My Sunshine, Dianna lit up every room with her laughter,...

Cherie M. LaDuke

Cherie M. LaDuke

Dec 22, 2025

Cherie M. LaDuke, born on November 3, 1948, in Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully at her home in Minoa on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Jane and Rocco Corsivo and brothers, Carmen Corsivo and August Corsivo.

Cherie is survived by her children, daughter, Tania (Rodney) Gilchrist and son, Arthur LaDuke, Jr.; her...

Valerie L. Austin

Valerie L. Austin

Dec 22, 2025

Valerie L Austin, 65, of Syracuse, passed away December 22, 2025. Valerie was born in Canton, New York on June 22, 1960 to Norval and Nina Coffey. 

In her free time, she enjoyed watching movies, spending time with family and friends, going out to eat, shopping and always tried to make people laugh.

She was preceded in death by her father, Norval...

Matthew Richer

Matthew Richer

Dec 21, 2025

Matthew Richer, born on June 28, 1968, in Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted family man, Matthew’s life was marked by his zest for life, playful spirit, and commitment to those he cherished.

Matthew was an avid kayaker who found joy in exploring the waters and sharing the adventure with...

Jeffrey A. Clifford

Jeffrey A. Clifford

Dec 21, 2025

Jeffrey A. Clifford, 71, of Baldwinsville, passed away December 21, 2025. Jeffrey was born in Oceanside, New York on July 27, 1954 to Charles and Mae Clifford. 

Jeffrey retired from the NY State Police after 32 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Clifford

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Robin Gail Clifford; daughter, Allison...

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