Angelo S. Vastakis
2025
Angelo Vastakis, 91, of Cicero, NY, passed away June 25 at Francis House. Born in Evrytania, Greece, his village was Doliana. He was the son of the late Stavros and Maria Vastakis.
He was a Connecticut resident for over 55 years before moving to Cicero, NY.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife Mary (Nicholas), sister Koula Fakitsas, and brothers Geramos, Spiro,...
Elena Stahl
Jun 24, 2025
Elena Stahl, 78, of Skaneateles, NY died peacefully at home, losing her battle with pancreatic cancer on June 24, 2025. Elena was born in Bronx, NY to Rose and Joseph Greco in 1946. Elena graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a MA in education. She taught at Valley Central Middle School, NY and retired in 2002.
She will be remembered for...
Kay Barbara (Young) Pickard
Jun 24, 2025
Kay Barbara (Young) Pickard, born on August 4, 1946, in Gouverneur, New York, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Syracuse, NY. She was a person defined by her spunky personality and deep affection for animals, traits that made her a cherished figure to many throughout her life.
Kay dedicated 35 years of her career to Crouse Hinds, where she worked...
Alvin E. Lagstrom
Jun 23, 2025
Alvin E. Lagstrom, 71 of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1954 to the late Lars Peter and Florence Lagstrom.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Alvin was a truck driver for many years, loved his NY Giants and watching football. He also loved talking with friends...
Alan Moyer
2025
Alan Moyer, 60, of Syracuse, passed away on June 23, 2025, after a long illness.
Alan was born in Syracuse, New York on May 12, 1965, to Dale and Lillian Moyer.
Alan graduated from Corcoran High School in 1983. Afterward, he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He worked in the hospitality industry for close to 30 years until his retirement.
Alan...
James A. Townsend, Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
James A. Townsend, Jr. 83, of North Syracuse, passed away on Monday June 23, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. James was born in Syracuse on November 5, 1941 son of the late James, Sr. and Sarah Townsend. He served in the US Navy from 1961-63and retired from Lockheed Martin as a Supervisor in the Radar Division. After his...
Terrence J. Woods
Jun 22, 2025
Terrence J. Woods, 88 Years, of Cicero, passed away June 22, 2025. Terrence was born in Tupper Lake, New York on February 14, 1937 to James and Nora Woods.
Terrence retired from the Syracuse Post Standard in 1995. He was a newspaper distributor. Terrence was a devout Catholic and enjoyed being a Eucharistic minister.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Jean R. Burdick
Jun 22, 2025
Jean R. Burdick, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Clay, NY, at the age of 65. Born on May 16, 1960, in Syracuse, NY, she brought warmth and joy to those around her throughout her life.
Jean dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her role as a homemaker, nurturing her home and family with care...
Carol A. Flowers
Jun 21, 2025
Carol A. Flowers, a beloved figure and dedicated member of her community, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 17, 1946, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Carol’s journey in life was marked by her compassion, dedication, and an unwavering spirit that touched the lives of many.
From 1992 until 2011, Carol served as the...
Bert Maestri
Jun 21, 2025
Bert Maestri, 93 of Solvay, NY, passed away on June 21, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 13, 1932 in Solvay, NY to the late Celeste and Maria Maestri.
Bert co-owned Solvay Iron Works with his brother John until his retirement. He lived in Lakeland his entire life and was very active in the...
Christina T. VanAuken
Jun 20, 2025
In loving memory of Christina T. (Conte) VanAuken, affectionately known to all as Tina, who departed from this world on June 20, 2025, at the age of sixty-three. Born on January 7, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, Tina embodied warmth and compassion throughout her vibrant life. She graced the world with her outgoing spirit, her loving nature, and a humor...
Michael Medler
Jun 19, 2025
Michael John Medler, 78, of Cicero, passed away June 19, 2025. Michael was born in Watertown, New York on September 10, 1946.
He served in the Marine Reserves in the 1960's. He then married and had two daughters. He was a successful businessman in Syracuse, NY for many years. He loved his Rottweilers and cats, and also had a passion for...
Margaret A. Gingalewski
2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Gingalewski, who passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, in Syracuse, NY.
Born on September 10, 1936, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Ann was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose grace and compassion left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Ann graduated in 1956 from S....
Vivian S. Lessard
Jun 19, 2025
Vivian S. Lessard (Goss), 95, of Cicero, NY passed away peacefully on June 19,2025. Vivian was born on January 8, 1930 in Lincoln, NH. She loved working at The Mountain View Resort in NH, and often spoke of the fond memories and people she met serving as a waitress and hostess. She married her childhood sweetheart, David, on February 25,...
Harold J. White Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Harold J. White Jr., 88, of Brewerton, NY, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born on January 11,1937, in Lake Placid, New York, and was the beloved son of Almeda (O’Connor) White and Harold White.
He grew up in Lake Placid, where he graduated from Lake Placid High School and developed a love...
Carolyn Ann Subach
Jun 16, 2025
Carolyn Ann Subach, passed peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Fulton, NY Carol spent her working years in her home state before retiring with her husband to Florida.
Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She shared nearly 59 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, building a...
Michael G. Heid
Jun 16, 2025
Michael G. Heid of Syracuse passed away and joined his brother in eternal bliss. Michael was an amazing artist and in his time created a multitude of masterpieces with airbrush including many on classic cars and bikes, still making the car shows today. He was very gifted and talented with such passion. Michael had a huge heart and an even...
David C. Baker
Jun 16, 2025
David Clifford Baker, 84, of LaFayette, NY, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2025. David was born on October 27, 1940 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Clifford and Genevieve (Crabtree) Baker.
David grew up working on the family farm and graduated from LaFayette Central Schools in 1958, then went on to study at Morrisville State, earning a degree...
Marion E. Clark
Jun 15, 2025
Marion E. Clark, 88 of Brewerton, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1937 in Needham, MA to the late James and Isabel Kay.
She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, Brewerton, NY, where she served as treasurer for several years. Marion loved to spend time with her grandchildren, Jennifer, Hannah and...
August F. "Duke" Butera, Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
August F. "Duke" Butera, Jr., affectionately known as "Duke," passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Syracuse, NY, surrounded by his loving family after an illness. Born on June 21, 1965, in Syracuse, he was a man of remarkable warmth and generosity, often described as having the biggest heart of any human being. Duke was not only a kind...
