Robert Joseph Wortel
Oct 7, 2017
Robert Joseph Wortel, 59, of North Syracuse, passed away on Saturday. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Wortel. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Jacquelynn (Schairer) Wortel; 3 children, Stephanie (Daniel) Wortel-London, Robert Wortel and Meghan Wortel; mother, Kathleen Wortel; 4 brothers, Bill (Amy), Kevin (Linda), Mike (Sherrie) and Kelly (Raye) Wortel and many nieces...
Robert F. Lagstrom
Oct 7, 2017
Robert F. Lagstrom passed away on Saturday at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Robert was born on March 24, 1944 in Elmira son of the late Robert and Florence Morey Ackles Lagstrom. Robert was a graduate of Tully High School, Cobleskill College and Syracuse University Maxwell School with a Masters Degre in social work. He was an...
Mary Elizabeth Wheeler
Oct 5, 2017
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Wheeler, 95, of North Syracuse, passed away October 5, 2017. Mary was born in Fulton, New York on June 13, 1922 to the late Eugene and Mary Wilson. Betty attended Traphagen School of Fashion, New York City. She taught for 25 years at the North Syracuse School District and worked 13 years as a manager for Stylish...
Daniel R. Spier
Oct 4, 2017
Daniel R. Spier Jr, 96, of North Syracuse, passed away October 4, 2017. Daniel was born in North Syracuse, New York on March 5, 1921 to the late Daniel and Helen Spier. He proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S Marine Corps. Daniel retired from the US Postal Service. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW,...
Anita T. Kimpland
Oct 3, 2017
Anita T. Kimpland, 86, of North Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday. She was a lifelong resident of North Syracuse and retired from General Electric. She is survived by a son, Edward (Sharon) Griffin, daughter, JoAnn (Eugene) Fuller and a son, Jay (Candy) Kimpland; 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...
Lisa A. Fortino-Donati
Oct 2, 2017
Lisa A Fortino-Donati, 56, of Syracuse, New York, passed away October 2, 2017. She was born on February 13, 1961 in Syracuse, NY. Lisa loved spending time with her grandson as well as her family and friends, her beloved cat Denny, camping, cooking and enjoyed playing softball and a good game of pitch. She is preceded in death by her...
Alan G. Parent
Oct 2, 2017
Alan G. Parent, 57, of Liverpool, passed away unexpectedly on Monday. He was born in Syracuse on August 15, 1960 son of Rodger and Patricia Parent. Al enjoyed singing Sweet Caroline, and loved spending time with family & friends. Al was owner-operator of Alan Parent Painting, 3rd Generation.He also enjoyed spending his winters in Hilton Head Island with his entire...
Robert Lee Harmon Sr
Oct 2, 2017
Robert L. Harmon, Sr, born March 10, 1927 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday. He attended K-12 at the Rome School for the Deaf. While there, he met his wife of 62 years, Frances and settled in North Syracuse. He retired from Penny Curtis (P&C) Bakery after 42 years as a machine operator. Robert enjoyed spending his time...
Carl E. Heil
Oct 1, 2017
Carl E. Heil, 83, of Cicero, passed away on Sunday in Minoa, New York after a long illness. He was born in Syracuse, New York on June 23, 1934, the son of Daniel and Julia (Zimmerman) Heil.Carl is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rhondda C. Heil, daughters; Pamela H. Casey, Diane (James) Barrett, Laurie (Peter) Wieland, son, Chris...
Paul Dale Szolusha
Oct 1, 2017
Paul Szolusha, 76, of Jamesville, NY, passed away on Sunday October 1st, 2017. Paul spent most of his life in Jamesville.Paul was a US Marine. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he was stationed in Georgia working on guided missile systems to defend our country. After his tour of duty, he came to Syracuse in the late 1960s. He worked at...
Helen A. Keys
Oct 1, 2017
Helen Keys, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning. Helen, better known as Hun, Aunt Hunny, Ma, Grandma Keys and Grammy, was born in 1926 and was part of the greatest generation living through the great depression and WWII. She married her childhood sweetheart, William Grabowski who passed away in 1956. They had one child, Gary. She married John Keys...
Raymond A. Niles, Sr.
Sep 30, 2017
Raymond A. Niles, Sr., 83, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, minister, missionary, grandfather and great-grandfather. Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Priscilla Niles. He was the last of the Lyons, NY Niles siblings.Raymond is survived his three children, Brenda Rogers-Cliff, Raymond Niles, Jr. and James Niles; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren;...
Andrew F. Stanford
Sep 29, 2017
Andrew F. Stanford, 61, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday surrounded by his family. Andrew worked for Stillman Northern Corp. for 36 years. He was an avid racing and NASCAR fan. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He was predeceased by his father, Norman D. Stanford and a sister, Jeanine Messinger. Andrew is survived by his loving...
Estelle Lane
Sep 25, 2017
Estelle "Dolly" Lane, 85, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Dementia. The daughter of Venette and Fritz Dortzback, Dolly grew up on Syracuse's north side, attending North High and Central Tech. She met a handsome bread salesman, who delivered to the family house on Delong Avenue and...
David G. Forbes
Sep 23, 2017
David G. Forbes, 26, of Liverpool, passed away surrounded by his loving family. DJ was born on December 5, 1990 to David F. and Beth Forbes. He graduated from Liverpool HS and was employed by Cannon Pools. DJ was one of a kind. He loved his family, pets and was always ready for a debate or two. He enjoyed mother...
Dolores F. Bassett
Sep 23, 2017
Dolores (Provost) Bassett, 85, passed away on Saturday unexpectedly and was surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was born in Newton Falls, NY and she worked over 30 years at the Newton Falls Papermill as Payroll Clerk. She resided most of her married life in Wanakena, NY. She loved Wanakena and the North Country. She was predeceased by her husband...
Arthur S Groff
Sep 22, 2017
Arthur S. "Buddy" Groff, age 43, of Mexico, NY passed away on Friday at Strong Memorial Hospital due to an accident. He was born in Oneida on April 12, 1974 son of Sherwood and Jean Groff. Arthur was a Laborer at Essential Log Home Restorations in Mexico, NY. Buddy enjoyed woodworking, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family....
Joseph R. Lopergolo
Sep 21, 2017
Joseph R. Lopergolo, 68, of N. Syracuse, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Joseph loved fishing, making everyone around him laugh, and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Roberta "Bobbie"; Son, Richard Lopergolo; Daughters, Dawn and Charo Lopergolo; Stepsons, Richard VanAuken, Joseph and Jason Daniels; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and several...
Brandon Lee Eccleston
Sep 20, 2017
Brandon Lee Eccleston, 22, of Rome, passed away September 20, 2017. Brandon was born in Rome, New York on October 30, 1994 to Thomas William Eccleston,Jr. and Sherry Rienzo Mittower . Brandon worked at Little Caesars, Rome NY. He was preceded in death by his brother Joshua. Brandon is survived by his mother, Sherry Marie and Robert "JR" Mittower,Jr., father,Thomas...
Thomas J. Dicaprio Jr.
Sep 20, 2017
Thomas J. DiCaprio, Jr., 62, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gloversville, NY to the late Pauline and Thomas DiCaprio, Sr. As a geologist he worked throughout Alaska, Greenland, the Midwest and all of New York State. Thomas will be remembered for his love of kayaking,...
