Obituaries
Patricia Smith
Dec 1, 2017
Patricia Smith, 78, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 1, 2017. Patricia was born in Syracuse, New York on February 8, 1939 to the late Edward and Marjorie Pfohl. She enjoyed reading her books and spending time with her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, David B....
George Yanock
Nov 30, 2017
George Yanock, of Brewerton, passed away November 30, 2017. George was born in East Syracuse, New York on January 4, 1936 to Harry and Mary Yanock. He was a retiree of General Motors/ Fisher Body. George enjoyed spending time with his family, including playing horseshoes and corn hole, tending to his yard at his beautiful lake front home and being...
Devon A. Coleman-Jones
Nov 29, 2017
Devon A. Coleman-Jones, 20, passed away suddenly. Born in Syracuse on October 16, 1997 to Anthony Jones and Lori Coleman. Devon was a wonderful kid, inspired to be a movie director, especially his love for The Star Wars franchise, was the light of everybody's life and was always happy and smiling. Survivors include his parents; siblings, Bryanna, Rachel, Tammy, Javida...
Edward M. Murphy
Nov 28, 2017
Edward M. MurphyNovember 28, 2017 Edward "Mike" Murphy, 61, of Liverpool passed away suddenly on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1956 the son of the late Francis and Evelyn Murphy. He retired after 40 years working for the Department of Transportation, but he never stopped moving. He loved camping, fixing up old John Deere...
Rose Marie Mattice
Nov 28, 2017
Rose Marie was born on August 17, 1933 in Syracuse to Stella (Giemza) and George Caporin. She was a 1951 graduate of Paul V Moore High School, in Central Square.After graduation she worked at Crouse-Hinds and later as a secretary at Paul V Moore High School where she met and forged lifelong friendships with many of the teachers and coworkers...
Richard G Ellsworth
Nov 28, 2017
Richard G Ellsworth, 81, of Baldwinsville, passed away November 28, 2017. Richard was born in Ft. Covington, New York on February 16, 1936. Richard was quite the character and enjoyed making people laugh. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, enjoyed stock car racing, SU sports, and Walt Disney World. Walt Disney said it all started with a...
Edith M. Kauer
Nov 27, 2017
Edith M. Kauer, 87, passed away on Monday with her loving family by her side. Edith was the daughter of the late Martin and Mae Schultheiss. Edie enjoyed golfing, sewing & knitting, baking, geneaology and gardening. She retired from Niagara Mohawk after many years of service. Most of all she loved her grandchildren.Edith is survived by her children; Baxter (Susan)...
Theresa R. Torrick
Nov 27, 2017
Theresa R. Torrick, 70, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her family after a long illness.. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Donald "Tony" in 2003. Theresa is survived by her 3 children, John (Betsy) Kennedy, Robert (Deborah) Torrick and Audra Melfi; 5 grandchildren, Beth, Johnny, Joseph, Stevie and Jessica and 2 sisters, Janice and Janet....
Walter F. Geller
Nov 23, 2017
Walter "Walt" F. Geller, 60, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Walt was born on May 19, 1957 to William and Sarah (Coir) Geller. He has lived all of his life in North Syracuse, NY. He enjoyed spending his free time with his friends and family. One of his favorite passions was truck driving. He is survived...
Faith M Purdy
Nov 23, 2017
Faith M. Purdy (Jensen), 87, of Syracuse, passed away November 23, 2017 at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center. Faith was born in Geneva, New York on May 22, 1930 to Arthur and Edith Jensen. She was a homemaker who loved music and animals. Faith was predeceased by her husband, William Purdy; brother, Edward Jensen; and is survived by her sister,...
Basil Melton
Nov 21, 2017
Basil "Mel" Melton, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday night surrounded by family. Mel was an Air Force veteran who served for 10 years during the Korean war. He later retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He enjoyed camping with his wife at Brennan's Beach for many years in his free time. He is predeceased...
Samia Dwyer
Nov 21, 2017
Samia Dwyer, 82, of Syracuse, New York, passed away November 21, 2017. She was born on July 12, 1935. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Shafeka Durham, and a brother, Ramez Durham. Surviving daughter Alison Dwyer, sisters; Adele Durham, Samira Hogan, a brother, Harry Durham, Jr., numerous nieces, and nephews. There will be no services. To...
Michael P. Lobello
Nov 21, 2017
Michael, 69, formerly of Onondaga Hill passed away peacefully of heart failure due to complications from kidney disease at the Veteran's Hospital. Michael served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1970. He was an avid reader and in the late 50's and early 60's he played guitar with a local band. Michael had many friends throughout his lifetime and never forgot...
Dominick J. Console
Nov 21, 2017
Dominick J. Console, 77, of Cicero, passed away November 21, 2017. Dominick was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 14, 1940 to the late Agostino and Emanuella Console. Dominick retired from NYPD in 1980. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Disney. He was an avid reader and loved working at the NYS Fair grounds. He was a member of the...
Shaun Thomas Nesbitt
Nov 20, 2017
On Monday November 20, 2017 at 2:05pm, Shaun Thomas Nesbitt, son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and father figure, passed on to join his personal Angels and to become ours. Shaun survived his father, Timothy Nesbitt and grandmother, Veronica King. As Shaun leaves this life to join his Angels, he leaves his memory behind with his mother, Maria Nesbitt; aunts,...
Merritt Roberts
Nov 20, 2017
Merritt W. Roberts, 87, of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 17, 1930 in Syracuse son of the late William and Edna Roberts. Merritt drove truck for Corenco Co. for many years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his wife Barbara, whom he adored to the end. He also enjoyed...
John E. Harper
Nov 20, 2017
John E. Harper, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday after a courageous battle with cancer. John loved his friends, family and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Harper; son-in-law, Joey and their children, Elisia and Joseph; his 3 dogs, Murry, Oscar and George; his partner, Richard Barham; many many siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...
Nancy Formoso
Nov 20, 2017
Nancy R. Formoso, age 64, of Liverpool passed away on Monday at Crouse Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Troy, NY on December 2, 1952 daughter of Joseph and Linda Zone. Nancy was a LPN at Family Practices Associates in Liverpool. She was an avid Yankee Fan and she enjoyed cooking her famous lasagna. She also loved...
Ethel C. (Smiles) Corkran
Nov 18, 2017
Ethel C. (Smiles) Corkran, 94, of Liverpool, passed away on November 18, 2017. Ethel was born in Syracuse, NY on February 21, 1923 to the late Owen and Ethel Owens. She was a lifetime member of the women's auxiliary for VFW Post 3146. She enjoyed creating unique cards for her friends and family. She also volunteered at the VA Hospital...
Robert Watson
Nov 18, 2017
Robert Watson, 84, of Cicero, passed away November 18, 2017. Robert was born in Syracuse, on July 22, 1933 to Lester and Stella Watson. Robert worked for Carrier Corporation and retired after 47 years. He enjoyed gardening, planting rose bushes, watching birds with his wife, reading, math logic puzzles, helping family and anyone in need and always taking care of...
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