Heidi B. Blair
Aug 26, 2026
Heidi B. Blair passed away on August 26, 2026, at Crouse Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1962, in Glens Falls, New York.
Heidi will be remembered as someone who loved camping and the outdoors. Time spent outside brought her joy, and that love was a meaningful part of her life.
She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Blair. She...
Brian H. Auringer
Aug 25, 2026
Brian H. Auringer, 58, of Bridgeport, NY passed away August 25, 2026. Brian was born in Syracuse, New York on February 26, 1968 to Howard Auringer and Diane Rienhardt. Brian was raised and attended school in the Valley area of Syracuse. He later moved to Bridgeport, NY. Brian had been employed by Carrier Corporation where he was an assembler. He...
Harold J. Mundstock
Aug 25, 2026
Harold Mundstock, 80, of North Syracuse, passed away August 25, 2026.
He was born on July 2, 1946, in Carthage, NY, to James and Priscilla Mundstock.
Harold graduated from Copenhagen High School in 1964.
He served in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam veteran.
Harold was an employee of ACME Markets and afterwards worked extensively in the HVAC industry, first with...
Nancy Brower
Aug 25, 2026
Nancy Wilmot Brower passed away suddenly on August 26, 2026. Born to Roland and Helen Wilmot, Nancy grew up in Syracuse. She worked as a CNA for St Joseph’s Hospital and St. Camillus for 20 years. She loved taking day trips, reading books and enjoying a nice breakfast out with her brother. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Nancy...
Michael D. Shaffer
Aug 25, 2026
Michael D. Shaffer, 74, of Jamesville, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026 at Crouse Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born on November 3, 1951 to Richard and Aline (Blais) Shaffer in Syracuse, New York.
Michael was affectionately known as the unofficial mayor of Jamesville. A friend to everyone, always ready with a smile, a hello, a story or a...
Thomas A. Witz
Aug 25, 2026
Thomas A. Witz, 85 of Cicero, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born in Syracuse, NY on May 6, 1941 to the late Lawrence and Rosemary (King) Witz.
He loved hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He was a proud and active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cicero.
Survived by his children, Edward...
Merle L. Johnson
Aug 24, 2026
Merle L. Johnson, 100, of North Syracuse, NY, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal heavenly home on Monday August 24, 2026. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her family, and her friends, and they loved her and will dearly miss her. She was born in 1926, to the late Frederick and Pearl Ammann of Rome, NY....
Lester John Cottet
Aug 24, 2026
Lester John Cottet, 88, of Syracuse, passed away on August 24, 2026 in his home.
Born on February 16, 1938 to Lester and Florence (Goettel) Cottet, he spent his life here in Syracuse, where he had many jobs, including holding the position of Head Custodian for Syracuse City School District. Lester also served in the U.S. Air Force as a part...
Virginia Jones
Aug 24, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Jones passed away on August 24, 2026, at Crouse Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on July 30, 1939, in Syracuse, and will be remembered with deep love by all who knew her.Ginny built a life centered on faith, family, and devotion to others. She worked for 21 years at Health Services Association (PHP) in Syracuse...
Catherine "Cathy" Simoneau
Aug 23, 2026
Catherine "Cathy" F. Simoneau, 57, of Mattydale, passed away August 23, 2026. Catherine was born in Miami, Florida, on February 3, 1969 to John and Sharon Konetzki.
Cathy retired from Walgreens after 25 years as a store manager. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting and spending time with her grandchildren and her family.
She loved watching her TV shows. Cathy had...
Theresa C. Jolly
Aug 21, 2026
Theresa (Dardano) Jolly, 70, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026 at Upstate University Hospital. Born on January 19, 1956 in Syracuse, NY, Theresa was the daughter of Anthony and Theresa Dardano, who predeceased her and with whom she now rests. She was also predeceased by her sister Elizabeth McNish.
Theresa grew up...
Lucinda " Cindy" Krosnicki
Aug 21, 2026
Lucinda “Cindy” Krosnicki, 69, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. Lucinda was born in Syracuse on June 26, 1957, to Herbert and Dorothy Dashnaw. She worked for many years at Syracuse Developmental Center as a therapy aide.
Lucinda was a woman of deep faith and had an extraordinary love for her family. There was nothing she treasured more...
Paul M. Ammerman
Aug 20, 2026
Paul Malker “Mickey” Ammerman, 88, of Cicero, passed away August 20, 2026 after a short illness. Mickey was born in Buffalo, New York on June 28, 1938 to Robert and Eilaine (Kraft).
Paul served in the US Navy before joining the New York State Police in 1969. He was on the Scuba Diving Team and an Investigator with the Bureau of...
Adyne Bryan
Aug 20, 2026
Adyne Bryan, 78, of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully August 20, 2026 at home with her loving husband at her side. She was born on July 26, 1948 in Richfield, Utah. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vance and Edna Conder and sister, Vicky Conder.
In her free time, she enjoyed interior designing which involved sea shores and...
Mary Frances "Franie" Patnode
Aug 19, 2026
Mary Frances "Franie" (LeClair) Patnode, 87, of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 19, 2026. Franie was born November 5, 1938, in Churubusco, NY.
Franie spent several years in service to others as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, where her bedside manner brought comfort to countless patients. She also devoted herself...
Kathleen "Kathy" Raney
Aug 18, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Raney passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on May 10, 1969, Kathy will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted daughter and sister, and a person whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on those around her.
Kathy graduated from Cicero North Syracuse High School. She was an open...
Frances L. Burkard
Aug 18, 2026
Frances L. Burkard, 73, of Clay, New York, passed away August 18, 2026 with her husband and son at her side. She was born on September 27, 1952 in Syracuse, NY. Frances retired from Syracuse China after being employed there for 33 years. After retiring, she worked at Walmart in Cicero.
Frances was an avid Syracuse University basketball fan, enjoyed camping,...
Lang Chang
Aug 17, 2026
Lang Chang passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend whose love touched so many lives.
Lang was a woman of tremendous strength, love, and resilience. She was a fighter who faced life’s challenges with courage and determination. Above all, she was devoted...
Dolores Ann "Dee" Rioux
Aug 15, 2026
Dolores Ann "Dee" Rioux, née Gorney, passed peacefully into eternal rest on August 15, 2026 at the age of 100 years old, surrounded by the love of her family and with her son's by her side.
Born to Joseph and Theresa Gorney, Dee was one of seven children, and the last remaining member of a remarkable generation. She came from a...
Richard Spagnualo
Aug 15, 2026
Richard S. "Rick" Spagnualo, 39, of Mattydale, passed away August 15, 2026. Richard was born in Syracuse, New York on July 1, 1987 to Richard Atkins and Michelle Spagnualo.
Richard had been employed by BAC Local No. 2 where he had been a concrete finisher. In his free time, he enjoyed motorcycles, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Rick...
