Robert P. Rickert
May 3, 2020
Robert Paul Rickert Esq., 75, of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday May 1st 2020, 31 years to the day after his beloved wife Nora Jean Knight Rickert. Born to Richard and Dorothy in Passaic, NJ, on April 25th 1945, he graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1963, and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Le...
Barbara F. Sweredoski
May 3, 2020
Barbara F. Sweredoski, 74, of North Syracuse, passed away May 3, 2020.Barbara was born in Syracuse on August 13, 1945. Barbara retired from Van Duyn Nursing Home. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved music and dancing.She is survived by her children, Jo-Anne Sweredoski, Lori (Timothy) Mathews, Al (Lynn) Sweredoski, Kimberly (James) Hawk; her sister, Patricia Williams; and...
Mary Tallarico
May 3, 2020
Mary Tallarico, age 97, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Loretto Nursing Home. She was born in Syracuse, on January 13, 1923, daughter of the late Arthur and Carmella Caponera. Mary enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables. She was owner-operator, along with her husband, Joseph Mascari, of a gift shop on Geddes Street and she retired from...
James M. Shoemaker, Jr.
May 2, 2020
James M. "Jimmy" Shoemaker, Jr. , 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 2nd from Coronavirus at Central Park Nursing Home. Jimmy was a 1954 graduate of F-M High School. He served in the Air Force from 1955-1959. Jimmy later retired from Western Electric with over 35 years of service. He went on to become grounds keeper for Cato-Meridian...
Lillian D. Kennedy
May 1, 2020
Lillian D. Kennedy, 91, of Mattydale, passed away on Friday surrounded by family. She was born in Syracuse on June 16, 1928 daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Fredette. She was known for enjoying and decorating for the holidays inside and outside. She had people coming to see her Halloween & Christmas displays from all over the state &...
John S. Barry
Apr 30, 2020
John "Steve" Barry passed away on April 30, 2020 after a short illness. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Fran and John Barry of Liverpool NY, his sister, Cathy Barry, and his beloved aunt, Margaret Kladatos of Syracuse. Steve graduated from Liverpool High School in 1971, entered the Marine Corps, and was honorably discharged after four years. He began working...
Stella L. Curr
Apr 30, 2020
Stella L. Curr, 91, of Syracuse, passed away April 30, 2020. Stella was born in Syracuse, New York on December 16, 1928 to Stanley and Caroline Kogut. She was employed by the Unity Insurance Company. Stella loved the Lord Jesus Christ. The 23rd Psalm was her favorite, which she memorized and recited often. She loved to pray for the salvation...
Francis G Sweeney
Apr 30, 2020
Francis G Sweeney, 96, of Manlius, passed away April 30, 2020 at home from heart disease. Francis was born in Rochester, New York on November 28, 1923 to the late Daniel and Mary Sweeney. Francis served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He graduated from RIT. In his free time he enjoyed painting, sculpting, golfing, skiing, and most importantly...
Joann Petrowski
Apr 30, 2020
JoAnn Petrowski, 72, of Syracuse passed away on Thursday at home with her sister and daughter by her side. JoAnn was born on October 5, 1947 the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Petrowski. She was a lifelong home care provider to her mother-in-law and her lifelong partner. JoAnn participated with the PACE Program and she loved to be...
Ernestine Shannon
Apr 29, 2020
Ernestine Shannon, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. She was born in Elizabeth City, NC on November 9, 1950 daughter of the late Lee Ernest and Grace Shannon. Ernestine grew up in Elizabeth City and attended PW Moore High School. She was a member of the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and attended services regularly. When...
Beverly K. Mahan
Apr 29, 2020
Beverly K. Mahan slipped away on the morning of April 29th, to begin her next adventure. She passed at the home of her daughter surrounded by love after a long struggle with dementia. Beverly Jane was born December 25th, 1932 in Ogdensburg NY to Mabel A. (Sizeland) and Charles P. Knapp. She grew up in Heuvelton, NY where everyone knew...
Esther K. Lenton
Apr 28, 2020
Esther Kunai Lenton, 74,of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday at Loretto Nursing Home. Esther was born in Syracuse on October 24, 1945 the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Taddeo. She loved animals and was a member of the American Kennel Association.Esther is survived by her brother, Eugene Taddeo, her close friends, Nancy & Robert Bennett and Lance Aldrich.There...
Polly Desantis
Apr 27, 2020
Polly K. DeSantis, 77, of Clay, passed away on Monday at her home with loving family by her side. Polly was born in Rochester Mills, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late George Walker and Rebecca McGquire. Polly worked at North Syracuse School District after 33 years, retiring in 2000. Polly lived her life for her husband, of 53 years, children...
Maria Elena Schlueter
Apr 27, 2020
Maria Elena Schlueter, 72, of North Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27th. She graduated from Liverpool High School in 1965. Maria retired from Sweetheart Market in 2003. She loved walking at Onondaga Park. Maria was predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Helen Solitto; brother, Samuel Solitto III and a sister, Alyce Daino.She is survived by...
Frank James Taylor
Apr 26, 2020
Our beloved father, Frank J. Taylor, of Syracuse, NY at the age of 81, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, April 26th, 2020. Frank was born December 27th, 1938 in Florida to his father, Moses Taylor and mother, Elizabeth Taylor who predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Laura Taylor; daughter, Nyoka Taylor; sons, David J. Taylor and...
Peter J. Delooze
Apr 26, 2020
Peter J. DeLooze, 43, passed away at his home in North Syracuse on Sunday.Peter was born and raised in Cicero. He was a devoted father. Peter was a good old country boy who enjoyed the great outdoors. He admired the late great Fred Bear, an American bow hunter and television host, as you could tell by his collection of archery...
David S. Brownstead
Apr 26, 2020
David S. Brownstead, 55 of East Syracuse, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday with his loving family by his side. Born on January 24, 1965 in Homestead, FL to Robert and Helene Brownstead. He received his Masters Degree in English at Syracuse University and went on to teach English. He enjoyed reading, music, traveling, the NY Yankees, the LA Lakers,...
Raymond J. Ryan
Apr 25, 2020
Raymond J. Ryan, 74, of North Syracuse, passed away April 25, 2020. Ray was born in Syracuse, New York on April 21, 1946, to the late Raymond and Lula Ryan. A Vietnam Navy veteran, he retired from Syracuse Fire Department after 30 years of service. He was a member of the VFW Post 7290. In his free time he loved...
Thomas Atonwa Smoke
Apr 25, 2020
Thomas Atonwa "Albert" Smoke, 80, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020.Albert was born on January 3, 1940 on the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation Territory to Louis Smoke and Elizabeth Peters. In later childhood, he moved to Syracuse where he met his beloved wife, Karen, the mother of his surviving daughters, Jeanette Scott (Derek) and Marlene Monroe (Richard). In early adulthood,...
Lloyd H. Boyce Sr.
Apr 23, 2020
Lloyd H. Boyce Sr., of Bridgeport, New York passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 31, 1925 in Syracuse, New York to the late Lloyd and Ethel Boyce.Lloyd was 18 years old when he went into the Army in 1944. He spent his 19th Birthday, Christmas and New Years on a troop...
