Obituaries

Michael Kipp

Michael Kipp

Aug 23, 2026

Michael Kipp, 46, of Syracuse, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1980 in Syracuse NY. Mike was the beloved son of the late Sandra Wager. His loss is deeply felt by his family, friends and countless people who were touched by his kindness and compassion for others.

Mike spent his career in construction,...

Shirley M. McFadden

Shirley M. McFadden

Aug 23, 2026

Shirley M. McFadden, 88 of Syracuse, NY and formerly of Andrews, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. She was born in Andrews, SC on July 2, 1938 to the late Walter and Jannie Graham.

 She worked at Syracuse University for over 30 years. Shirley enjoyed watching basketball, especially the New York Knicks and Syracuse Basketball. She also loved fishing,...

Catherine "Cathy" Simoneau

Catherine "Cathy" Simoneau

Aug 23, 2026

Catherine "Cathy" F. Simoneau, 57, of Mattydale, passed away August 23, 2026. Catherine was born in Miami, Florida, on February 3, 1969 to John and Sharon Konetzki.

Cathy retired from Walgreens after 25 years as a store manager. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting and spending time with her grandchildren and her family. 

She loved watching her TV shows. Cathy had...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Makowski

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Makowski

Aug 21, 2026

Cynthia “Cindy” Makowski, age 70, went to heaven on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., after a long illness. She was born on August 17, 1956, a cherished daughter of the late Edmund Wozniak and Elizabeth Eldred Wozniak.

A lifelong resident of Syracuse, Cindy graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1974. She later earned her R.N....

Theresa C. Jolly

Theresa C. Jolly

Aug 21, 2026

Theresa (Dardano) Jolly, 70, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026 at Upstate University Hospital. Born on January 19, 1956 in Syracuse, NY, Theresa was the daughter of Anthony and Theresa Dardano, who predeceased her and with whom she now rests. She was also predeceased by her sister Elizabeth McNish.

Theresa grew up...

Lucinda " Cindy" Krosnicki

Lucinda " Cindy" Krosnicki

Aug 21, 2026

Lucinda “Cindy” Krosnicki, 69, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. Lucinda was born in Syracuse on June 26, 1957, to Herbert and Dorothy Dashnaw. She worked for many years at Syracuse Developmental Center as a therapy aide.

Lucinda was a woman of deep faith and had an extraordinary love for her family. There was nothing she treasured more...

Paul M. Ammerman

Paul M. Ammerman

Aug 20, 2026

Paul Malker “Mickey” Ammerman, 88, of Cicero, passed away August 20, 2026 after a short illness. Mickey was born in Buffalo, New York on June 28, 1938 to Robert and Eilaine (Kraft). 

Paul served in the US Navy before joining the New York State Police in 1969. He was on the Scuba Diving Team and an Investigator with the Bureau of...

Adyne Bryan

Adyne Bryan

Aug 20, 2026

Adyne Bryan, 78, of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully August 20, 2026 at home with her loving husband at her side. She was born on July 26, 1948 in Richfield, Utah. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vance and Edna Conder and sister, Vicky Conder.

In her free time, she enjoyed interior designing which involved sea shores and...

Mary Frances "Franie" Patnode

Mary Frances "Franie" Patnode

Aug 19, 2026

Mary Frances "Franie" (LeClair) Patnode, 87, of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 19, 2026. Franie was born November 5, 1938, in Churubusco, NY.

Franie spent several years in service to others as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, where her bedside manner brought comfort to countless patients. She also devoted herself...

Kathleen "Kathy" Hamilton- Washer -Raney

Kathleen "Kathy" Hamilton- Washer -Raney

Aug 18, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Raney passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on May 10, 1969, Kathy will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted daughter and sister, and a person whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on those around her.

Kathy graduated from Cicero North Syracuse High School. She was an open...

Frances L. Burkard

Frances L. Burkard

Aug 18, 2026

Frances L. Burkard, 73, of Clay, New York, passed away August 18, 2026 with her husband and son at her side. She was born on September 27, 1952 in Syracuse, NY.  Frances retired from Syracuse China after being employed there for 33 years.  After retiring, she worked at Walmart in Cicero. 

Frances was an avid Syracuse University basketball fan, enjoyed camping,...

Lang Chang

Lang Chang

Aug 17, 2026

Lang Chang passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend whose love touched so many lives.

Lang was a woman of tremendous strength, love, and resilience. She was a fighter who faced life’s challenges with courage and determination. Above all, she was devoted...

Wynn (Wayne) L. Bowman

Wynn (Wayne) L. Bowman

Aug 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wynn (Wayne) Bowman

October 23, 1946 - August 16, 2026

Wynn “Wayne” Bowman passed away on August 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Wayne was happiest doing the things he loved, like playing his guitar, fishing, riding his bike, and sitting around telling stories. He could talk for hours, and we’ll miss hearing those stories.

Wayne...

Dolores Ann "Dee" Rioux

Dolores Ann "Dee" Rioux

Aug 15, 2026

Dolores Ann "Dee" Rioux, née Gorney, passed peacefully into eternal rest on August 15, 2026 at the age of 100 years old, surrounded by the love of her family and with her son's by her side.

Born to Joseph and Theresa Gorney, Dee was one of seven children, and the last remaining member of a remarkable generation. She came from a...

Richard Spagnualo

Richard Spagnualo

Aug 15, 2026

Richard S. "Rick" Spagnualo, 39, of Mattydale, passed away August 15, 2026. Richard was born in Syracuse, New York on July 1, 1987 to Richard Atkins and Michelle Spagnualo.

 Richard had been employed by BAC Local No. 2 where he had been a concrete finisher. In his free time, he enjoyed motorcycles, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Rick...

Diane E. Seery

Diane E. Seery

Aug 14, 2026

Diane E. Seery, 70, of Camillus, passed away August 14, 2026. Diane was born in Binghamton, New York on January 12, 1956 to Gilbert and Catherine Jones. Diane retired from Precyse Solutions, where she worked as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), but most of her career was spent at Lourdes Hospital. In her retirement, she cherished spending time with her...

Katherine Bailey

Katherine Bailey

Aug 14, 2026

Katherine “Kate” Bailey, born April 29, 1970, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her most—her family and lifelong friends.Kate was a truly remarkable person with a heart that seemed to have no limits. She had a special love for animals, and whether it was a dog, a cat, a bird, or even an...

Thomas J. Koegel

Thomas J. Koegel

Aug 13, 2026

Thomas James Koegel, a lifelong resident of Syracuse, New York, died peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born and raised in Syracuse, Tom was the eighth of nine children of Fred and Agnes (Emerson) Koegel and the last surviving member of his family.

In the 1960s and 70s, Tom drove a bus for Centro, formerly...

Dennis P. Costanzo

Dennis P. Costanzo

Aug 12, 2026

Dennis P. Costanzo of Liverpool, passed away on August 12, 2026 at Crouse Hospital after an illness. Dennis was born in Canastota on February 26, 1943, to Sam and Vera (Weeks) Costanzo. He spent most of his life living in Chittenango only moving to Liverpool a few years ago to be near his children. He graduated from Chittenango Central School...

Ruth O. Hallenbeck

Ruth O. Hallenbeck

Aug 12, 2026

Ruth Olmstead Hallenbeck, 89, left this earth and entered the presence of God on August 12, 2026 at the Betsy Ross Nursing Home in Rome, New York, with her family at her side.

Ruth Olmstead was born on September 4, 1936 to Victor and May Olmstead of Northville, New York. She graduated from Northville High School in 1954 and obtained an...

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