Obituaries

Roland Hill

Roland Hill

Dec 6, 2017

Roland Hill, 73 of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at Crouse Hospital. Born on August 17, 1944 in Tampa, FL to the late Richard and Doris Hill.He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping. Ron was loved by many. Survivors include his sisters, Dorothy, Rhonda, Althea and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will take place at New Comer Cremations and...

John Edward Milne

John Edward Milne

Dec 6, 2017

John Edward Milne, 86, of Liverpool, passed away December 6, 2017. John was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 20, 1931 to the late Thomas and Marjorie Milne. John worked at Diebold for many years. He was in the U.S. Coast Guard for 3 years. He played in the Salvation Army band. He loved to spend his summers at Old...

Richard R. Landers

Richard R. Landers

Dec 5, 2017

Richard R. Landers, 98, formerly of Syracuse, NY and most recently of Royal Palm Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 5th. Richard served in the Pacific Theater during WWII in the US Army Signal Corps as a Commander of a radar maintenance unit, being discharged with a rank of Captain. He was an author of several books and technical...

Frank Bratjan

Frank Bratjan

Dec 4, 2017

Frank Bratjan, 81, of Brewerton passed away on Monday at home surrounded by family. He was born on January 16, 1936 son of the late Peter and Fannie Bratjan. Frank served in the US Air Force for 22 years and retired from Kex/Ikon after 17 years. He was an avid Yankee Fan and enjoyed woodworking, especialy birdhouses. One of Frank's...

Elizabeth M. Dean

Elizabeth M. Dean

Dec 3, 2017

Elizabeth M Dean, 83, of Mattydale, passed away December 3, 2017. Elizabeth was born in Syracuse, New York on May 10, 1934. Elizabeth was very hardworking and loved her customers from various restaurants. In her free time, she enjoyed old films, and bingo with the girls. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lorena Cousineau; and a...

Cathleen Robinson

Cathleen Robinson

Dec 3, 2017

Cathleen "Cathy" Robinson, 49, of North Syracuse, passed away Sunday, December 3rd after a courageous seven year battle with breast cancer. Cathy was a loving mother, wife and prominent member of the local community, having taken on several roles as a coach, troop leader and teacher. Cathy was a lover of all animals and most enjoyed spending her time outdoors...

Terrance E. Laxton

Terrance E. Laxton

Dec 1, 2017

Terrance E. LaxtonDecember 1, 2017Terrance E. Laxton, aged 66, of Liverpool, passed into the care of his Lord on Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Terrance was born on September 15th, 1951 in Geneva, NY, to the late Roland and Marjorie (Read) Laxton. Terry was a lifelong resident of Central NY, and was a 1971 graduate of Solvay High School. A...

Dennis J. Landherr

Dennis J. Landherr

Dec 1, 2017

Dennis LandherrDecember 1, 2017Dennis J. Landherr, 69, of Syracuse, passed away Friday with loving family by his side. Dennis was born on November 30, 1948, the son of the late Walter and Martha Landherr. Dennis attended Piedmont Bible College and Empire Baptist Seminary and he attended Northside Church.Dennis retired from Syracuse China, he also worked many years for the IBEW...

Cornelius "Connie" Hurley

Cornelius "Connie" Hurley

Dec 1, 2017

Cornelius "Connie" Hurley, 82, of Liverpool, passed away December 1, 2017.Connie was honorably discharged from the Navy after 15 years of sercvice. He was preceded in death by Parents, Patrick and Ida Hurley; Three Brothers, Daniel, Timothy, and Patrick Hurley and Sister, Sheila Kuryla. He is survived by his two Brothers, Brian (Barbara) and Leo (Susan) Hurley; Sister, Catherine Kimberly;...

Patricia Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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