Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

Christopher Steiner

Christopher Steiner

Dec 18, 2025

Christopher Lee Steiner, 42, Phoenix, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at his home. 

Chris was born in Milton, Florida on May 08, 1983, son of Debra and Randy Stumpf. 

He attended and graduated from Canastota, O.C.C, and tractor trailer school. He was employed as a certified auto technician. He enjoyed cars, the outdoors, camping, jet skiing, and loved the Florida...

Betty J. Ruoff

Betty J. Ruoff

Dec 17, 2025

Betty Jean Ruoff (Burkhard), age 96 of Constantia, NY, passed peacefully on December 17, 2025

Born the oldest daughter of Beatrice and Leonard Burkhard of Syracuse, NY, she graduated from Central Tech High School with a business degree. Betty worked after graduation as a milliner and a secretary in several law firms.

Betty married the love of her life in 1948 and...

Rosemary A. Cusimano

Rosemary A. Cusimano

Dec 17, 2025

Rosemary A. Cusimano, 91, joined her beloved husband, (Nicholas); her sons, Ronald Gasper, Herbert Gasper, Duane Gasper and Michael Cusimano in eternity, on December 17, 2025 after passing surrounded by many of her loving family. 

Rosemary, a Buffalo native for many years has resided in Syracuse for the past 47 years. Rosemary and her husband, resided in Florida for 12 years...

Sue Garnsey

Sue Garnsey

Dec 16, 2025

Sue Garnsey, age 81, of Clay, NY, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. 

Sue will be remembered for her love of knitting, spending summers at camp with Pete, playing with her grand puppy, Kona, her smile and sense of humor, her love of family, and her love of Tootsie Pops! She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She...

Michael J. Burdick

Michael J. Burdick

Dec 15, 2025

Michael J. Burdick, a cherished member of his community and beloved family man, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 8, 1949, Michael lived a life marked by dedication to his career, family, and his passions.

For over 20 years, Michael devoted his professional life to the Carrier Corporation, where he was known for...

Jean D. Tryon

Jean D. Tryon

Dec 14, 2025

Jean D. Tryon, 87, of Jamesville, passed away December 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Canastota, New York on June 2, 1938 to Raymond and Mildred Smith. Jean was employed by Iroquois Nursing Home as a Registered Nurse. In her free time, she enjoyed "hitting the streets", shopping at the dollar store, planning...

Rose M. Parry

Rose M. Parry

2025

Rose M. Parry, born on August 8, 1943, in a world bursting with promise, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. A beloved member of her community, Rose’s life was a tapestry of joy, nurturance, and connection, woven together through her unwavering spirit and dedication to those around her.

A true green thumb, Rose found immense joy in tending to her...

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