Obituaries

Francis G Sweeney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Eugene E. Fletcher

Eugene E. Fletcher

Apr 22, 2020

Eugene was a beloved father, he worked as a truck driver for years. He loved racing, country music and spending time with his family. He is survived by six children, Wendy I. Ager, Deanne E. Watkins, Eugene E. Fletcher Jr., Lou Ann I. Fletcher, William F. Fletcher and Pamela A. Fletcher; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Burial will be private.To...

Cynthia J. Harris

Cynthia J. Harris

Apr 22, 2020

Cynthia was born in Syracuse, New York on August 30, 1958 to Richard and Virginia Harris. Cindy graduated from ESM High School in 1976. She then worked for Powers Accounting for 7 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Harris and a brother, Scott Harris.She is survived by her mother, Virginia; brothers, David Harris and Stephen (Barbara)...

Gus N. Chambers

Gus N. Chambers

Apr 22, 2020

Gus (Constantine) N. Chambers, 98, of Kirkville, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Gus was born in Gorani, Sparta, Greece on June 21, 1921. He often shared memories of his childhood years growing up in the mountaintop village overlooking the fields and valley below. Gus served in the U.S. Army during WW...

Thomas E. Reeder, Jr.

Thomas E. Reeder, Jr.

Apr 21, 2020

Thomas Reeder, age 73, entered the Kingdom of God peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.The mark of a beautiful person is to show kindness and have courage through all adversity. Tom was indeed, a beautiful person and a gentleman. Having schizophrenia for more than fifty years of his life, he showed immense courage, strength and forgiveness. He loved his Lord....

Barbara Nojaim Tortorelli

Barbara Nojaim Tortorelli

Apr 21, 2020

Barbara has gone on to be with her Lord, Jesus. Barbara was a sweet soul that loved life, people, and laughter; most of all she loved her family.Barbara had one priority in life, the well-being of her children; when times were hard, she always found a way.Barbara retired from Carrier Corporation in 1998, where she received several awards for outstanding...

Wilton Marks

Wilton Marks

Apr 21, 2020

Wilton Marks, 72, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, his services will be private.To share a memory of Wilton or to leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.

Beatrix Davies

Beatrix Davies

Apr 19, 2020

Beatrix (Button) Davies 88, formerly of N. Syracuse passed away on Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital due to the coronavirus. She was predeceased by her daughter Diane Button.She is survived by her daughter Sandy (John) Handley, three grandsons, five great grandchildren and her daughter Karen Furgal & family.There are no services. Entombment will take place at North Syracuse Cemetery.The family...

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