Marilyn A. Davis
Aug 30, 2017
Marilyn A. Davis, longtime resident of Baldwinsville and employee of Syracuse Home Association, passed away on Wednesday. She was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Davis Campbell. Survived by 3 children, Michael, Thomas and Greg Davis and 4 grandchildren. No services will be held. To share a memory of Shirley or leave a special message for the family, please visit the...
Shirley Paciga
Aug 30, 2017
Shirley Bohm Paciga, 91, of Central Square, passed away on Wednesday at home with family by her side. Shirley was born on January 28, 1926 the daughter of the late Ludwig and Ruth Bohm. She attended Syracuse University and majored in communications. She was a semi-finalist in the 1947 Miss Washington Contest and danced for several years appearing in many...
David A. Birk
Aug 29, 2017
David A. Birk, 65, of East Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1952. David worked at the Onondaga Co. Sheriff's Department for 26 years.David was an avid NY Mets and Giants fan. He loved listening to rock n' roll and partying with his family. He always had the best sense of...
Shirley Hebert Wheeler
Aug 28, 2017
Shirley Wheeler, affectionately known by her family and friends as "Shirls," passed away in her sleep after an extended illness on August 28, 2017 at the age of 81 years. A Syracuse native, Ms. Wheeler worked many years as a ward clerk at University Hospital. She loved spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. Shirls was a voracious reader...
Vivian E. Geiger
Aug 27, 2017
Vivian E. Geiger, 99, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday. Vivian was a lifetime member of the Professionals of America. She achieved the degree of Photographic Craftsman within the organization by sharing her knowledge and talents with numerous colleges and universities across the US as well as England, Australia, Israel and Canada. She was also an artist and oil painter,...
Timothy Gernhardt
Aug 26, 2017
Timothy J. Gernhardt, 52, of Parish, passed away on Saturday at Upstate University Hospital after a long struggle with alcoholism. Timothy was born on February 7, 1965, the son of Henry and Dolores Gernhardt. Tim was an expert and avid fly fisherman. He was a talented guitar player and composer as well as a fine woodworker.Timothy is survived by his...
Priscilla J. Cornell
Aug 22, 2017
Priscilla J. Cornell, 72, of Liverpool, NY, passed away on August 22, 2017. Jean worked at Elderwood for 28 years as a housekeeper. She is preceded in death by her Father, George Reynolds and Mother, Rose Jerome; sister, Lena Reynolds. Surviving family includes, loving Husband of 55 years, Norris L. Cornell, Sr.; Son, Norris L. Cornell, Jr.; grandson, Zack; brothers,...
Michael A. Dailey
Aug 21, 2017
Michael A. Dailey, 39, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday at his home. He was born on September 4, 1977. Michael graduated from Baker High School in Baldwinsville and was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and riding his motorcycle.He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Hall and his grandparents, Norm & Mabel Dailey. Michael is...
Robert D. Adams
Aug 20, 2017
Dr. Robert D. Adams, of Cato, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. Robert retired from SUNY Canton where he taught as a Professor of Humanities and also served and retired from the Army. A life long scholar, he earned several Doctorates. In an effort to give back to the Syracuse community, he taught GED courses and remedial...
John H. Lockwood
Aug 18, 2017
John H. "Jack" Lockwood, 78, of the Syracuse area, passed away on Friday. Jack served in the US Navy. He went onto work for Ryder as a mechanic and later retired from Anaren Microwave. Jack enjoyed woodcarving, fishing, shooting, vintage cars and his pugs. He was predeceased by his parents, John Lockwood and Shirley Ellis and his sister, Patricia Hunt....
Alba R. Araniti
Aug 17, 2017
Alba R. Araniti, 95, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday. She was born in Herkimer to the late John and Marion Salatino. Alba moved to Syracuse in 1957 and married Carmen Araniti. She worked at Sibley's for several years. Alba was a member of Redeemer Evangelical Covenant Church in Liverpool. She enjoyed baking and cooking,...
Phyllis Marilyn Chase
Aug 16, 2017
Phyllis Marilyn Chase, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Cicero, NY, on August 16, 2017. Born in Bucksport, Maine, the daughter of George and Josephine Strout, and the youngest of seven children. Phyllis worked outside of the home for a few years after staying home to raise their four children. She enjoyed traveling the world with Tommy and...
Harry Alex Butler
Aug 15, 2017
Harry Alex Butler, 35, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on August 15, 2017. Harry was a native of Syracuse, NY. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather, Harry Butler.Surviving family includes, Mother, Kim Minechelli; Father, Harry E. Butler, Jr.; Daughter, Isabella Grace Butler; Brother, Joshua E. Butler; Sisters, Amber...
Leonard Herbst
Aug 15, 2017
Leonard F. Herbst , 94, of Liverpool, NY, passed away August 15, 2017.He spent his life working for General Electric. He also served in the U.S. Army. Len was an avid fisherman and sportsman. Later in life he enjoyed traveling with his wife. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Patricia Herbst; Son, Thomas Delargy; Father, William Herbst; Mother,...
Beatrice H. Emlaw
Aug 14, 2017
Beatrice H. "Bea" Emlaw, 93, of Liverpool, passed away on Monday at Crouse Hospital. Beatrice was born on May 8, 1924 in Cleveland, NY. Bea was a life member of the VFW and was very active in the Sacketts Harbor American Legion. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and was an avid bingo player. She was predeceased by her...
Joanne M. Pike
Aug 14, 2017
Joanne M. Pike, 71, of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully at Francis House on Monday. Joanne retired from Liverpool School District. She was an avid Yankee's and SU fan and she loved her Irish heritage. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Marion Boyle; Father, William Strauss and Brother, Thomas Strauss. Surviving family includes, loving Husband of over 50...
Joan Szynkowski
Aug 13, 2017
Joan Szynkowski, 82, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday. She was born on April 2, 1935 daughter of the late John and LaVerne Ford. Joan worked for Child Protective Services and was predeceased by her husband Edward Szynkowski. She had many friends at Sedgwick Heights Assisted Living Facility. The staff will miss her dearly.A memorial service will be held at...
Geraldine R. Sokolowski
Aug 13, 2017
On Sunday, August 13th, Geraldine Rose (Liestman) Sokolowski passed in the company of her family. Geraldine was born January 12, 1922 the daughter of James Liestman and Edna Price of Rochester, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1965, and had enjoyed 95 full years of life at the time of her passing. Geraldine or...
Sylas Kenneth-John Sweeney
Aug 13, 2017
Sylas Kenneth-John Sweeney, of Syracuse, NY, passed away on August 13, 2017. He was born on June 11, 2017. Sylas was loved by his entire family and will be missed greatly. Surviving family includes, Mother, Taylor Mudrie; Father, Joshua Sweeney; Sisters, Lillian Sweeney and Arabella Sweeney; Grandmother, Eileen Merritt; Grandfathers, Joel Merritt, David Pflug and George Mudrie. He is predeceased...
Mark A. Graf
Aug 11, 2017
Mark A. Graf, 53, of Baldwinsville, passed away August 11, 2017. Mark was born in Syracuse, New York on December 1, 1963 to Walter and Gwendolyn Graf. Mark retired from Maguire Nissan in 2016. He worked as an auto technician for 39 years and was a master Nissan and Mazda technician. In his free time, he enjoyed dirt modified racing....
