Obituaries

Patricia C. Rayner

Patricia C. Rayner

Aug 15, 2025

Patricia C. Rayner, 84, of Liverpool, passed away August 15, 2025. Patricia was born in Port Chester, New York on July 12, 1941 to Rocco and Margaret Rizzo. 

In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rocco Rizzo and mother, Margaret Rizzo.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Raymond; four...

Susan S. Casolare

Susan S. Casolare

Aug 14, 2025

Susan S. Casolare, 79 of West Monroe, NY, passed away on August 14, 2025. She was born in Syracuse, NY on February 24, 1946 to the late Jack and Eugenia (Jean) Sauer.

 She loved to crocheting, golfing, board games, gardening, baking and enjoyed spending time with her family. Susan retired from Oswego County Dept. of Social Services.

 She is survived by her...

Patricia Ann Paulini

Patricia Ann Paulini

2025

Patricia Ann Paulini, 81, passed away on August 1, 2025, at Crouse Hospital from complications after surgery, that she Courageously tried to overcome. 

She was born in Syracuse, NY, on August 9, 1943, to Ralph Lyman Leddy and Catherine Patsos Leddy. 

She was a graduate of East Syracuse High and CCBI. Pat lived in East Syracuse for 40 years, then in Liverpool,...

Daniel H. Cross

Daniel H. Cross

Aug 11, 2025

Daniel Cross, 62, of Cicero, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025. Daniel was born in Syracuse on April 21, 1963, the son of the late Jane Cole.

Dan was the successful, proud owner of a hood and vent cleaning business, where he dedicated many years of hard work and built strong relationships with his customers and community....

John Ellis

John Ellis

Aug 10, 2025

John “Jack” Ellis, 88 of Camillus, NY, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Born on July 3, 1937 in Syracuse, NY to the late Franklin and Edith Ellis.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He loved bowling, football, golfing, and spending time with friends and family.

In addition to his parents, John was...

Donna L. Stevenson

Donna L. Stevenson

Aug 10, 2025

Donna L. Stevenson, 82, of Syracuse, passed away August 10, 2025. Donna was born in Oswego, New York on July 20, 1943 to James and Josephine Staple.

Donna owned a beauty shop in DeWitt called the Fashion Page. She was a cosmetologist, and a cosmetology teacher. In her free time, she enjoyed golfing, bowling, and spending time with friends and family....

Dinone Stanton

Dinone Stanton

2025

Dinone Stanton, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 69.

Born on June 24, 1956, Dinone enjoyed a fulfilling career, retiring after 18 dedicated years as a private client banker, where she made a lasting impact on her clients and colleagues alike.

Dinone, affectionately known as "Aunt Noney," was a vibrant and outgoing...

Martin P. McLaughlin

Martin P. McLaughlin

Aug 7, 2025

Martin P. McLaughlin, 69, of Syracuse, passed away August 7, 2025 surrounded by family. Martin was born in Syracuse, New York on May 6, 1956 to Harold and Aurelia McLaughlin. Martin retired from Avis Car Rental, Syracuse where he was a Manager. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, loved to spend time with family and friends, was an avid...

Jonathan McNitt

Jonathan McNitt

Aug 6, 2025

Jonathan R. McNitt, 60, of North Syracuse, passed away August 6, 2025. Jonathan was born in Syracuse, New York on August 16, 1964 to Elwin and Susan McNitt. 

Jonathan worked for many years at Freudenberg Gears & Gaskets. He was predeceased by two brothers, Patrick L. McNitt, Sr. and Joseph McNitt. He is survived by his daughters, Sonia McNitt, and Jessica...

Richard "Richie" George Minota Jr.

Richard "Richie" George Minota Jr.

Aug 6, 2025

Richard “Richie” George Minota Jr., passed away quietly in his home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Richie lived life with grit, generosity, and a heart as big as the lake he loved so much. Born on March 30, 1975, Richie had an unmatched gift for fixing boat motors - a true genius in his craft. For over 20 years, he...

John M. Moore

John M. Moore

Aug 6, 2025

John M. Moore, 78, of North Syracuse, passed away August 6, 2025 at home surrounded by family members. John was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 14, 1946 to John and Ann Moore. John retired from Boy Scouts of America where he had been employed as a Property Manager. In his free time, he enjoyed reading, sports, music and was...

Rose Jefferson

Rose Jefferson

Aug 5, 2025

Rose Jefferson, 39, of Syracuse, passed away August 5, 2025. Rose was born in Syracuse, New York on July 29, 1986 to Lonnie Jefferson and Kathleen Blake. 

She loved Bingo, listening to music, and most importantly spending time her family and children. She was predeceased by her father, Lonnie Jefferson. She is survived by her mother Kathleen; four daughters; three sons;...

Marilyn A. Schaap

Marilyn A. Schaap

Aug 2, 2025

Marilyn has been reunited with her Frankie and with the Lord.

Marilyn brought joy to everyone she met and loved to help people, strangers included. She adored her family and had a special relationship with Jesus (she wrote about the many miracles in her life). Marilyn had so many amazing gifts - drawing, painting, singing, and played several instruments over her...

Kelly A. McCullough

Kelly A. McCullough

Aug 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly Ann McCullough at the age of 48. Kelly was born in Syracuse, New York on October 4, 1976 to Terry and Linda McCullough. Kelly retired from Gnome Restaurant, Bridgeport, where she had been employed as a waitress.

As the middle sister in a family of three girls, Kelly...

Barbara Ann Durand

Barbara Ann Durand

2025

Barbara Ann Durand, 71, of Clay, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2025.

Born in Ithaca, NY, she grew up in Newfield before eventually settling in Liverpool.

Barbara retired from Upstate Medical University in 2014 and was a devoted Syracuse University and NY Giants fan. She especially loved cheering on and supporting her only biological grandson during his basketball career.

Barbara volunteered...

Michele A. Fehlman

Michele A. Fehlman

2025

Michele was born to Robert H. McRobbie (deceased) and Kathleen (DeSantis) McRobbie in Syracuse, NY. Her sunrise was on September 26, 1969. Her sunset was on July 30, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience.

Michele is survived by her devoted husband, David W. Fehlman Jr., and her cherished siblings: Robert McRobbie (Lori), Jennifer Heins (Jim), Dyana McRobbie-Marczynski...

Daniel L. Abt

Daniel L. Abt

Jul 30, 2025

Daniel L. Abt, 42, of Clay, passed away July 30, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born in Syracuse, New York on May 23, 1983 to Andrew and JoAnne Abt.

Daniel was employed by H S M Packaging, Liverpool ,NY, where he was a Warehouse and Logistic Manager. In his free time, he enjoyed snowmobiling, auto racing,...

Kenneth "Kenny" Roberts

Kenneth "Kenny" Roberts

Jul 29, 2025

Kenneth Roberts, lovingly known as Kenny or Ken, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025 at the age of 36 in Liverpool, NY.

Kenny was a comedian at heart with a goofy, offbeat sense of humor that could light up a room. He had a knack for pulling off perfect, yet ridiculous jokes, not to impress, but to make people smile....

Susan Weld

Susan Weld

Jul 29, 2025

Susan A. Weld, 57, of Syracuse, passed away on July 29, 2025 at Upstate at Community Hospital. Susan was born in Syracuse on September 12, 1967 daughter of the late James and Margaret Taylor.

She is survived by her 2 sons, Joseph Flowers II, Jonathan Goldberg, sister, Diane Taylor-Detrick, and her brother, James Taylor.

Susan was a force to behold, driven to...

Mary Lou Moriniti

Mary Lou Moriniti

Jul 29, 2025

Mary Lou Moriniti, 94, of Cleveland, NY, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025 at Bethany House in Rome.

Born January 24, 1931 in Vienna, NY, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late George and Ruth Saddler Ripka. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Wayne R. Moriniti; her two brothers, James Ripka and Donald Ripka; and her son-in-law, Rick...

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