John P. Ellis
Jul 22, 2024
John P. Ellis, 75, of Syracuse, died on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital. He was born in Syracuse on June 13, 1949 the son of the late Edwin and Mildred Ellis. John worked for 34 years at WTVH 5 in Syracuse. He received the Syracuse Press Club's Career Achievement Award in 2001. He graduated from Manlius Military...
Sima Krichevsky
Jul 22, 2024
Sima Krichevsky, 84 of Baldwinsville, NY passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born on March 3, 1940 in Kharkiv, Ukraine to the late Gelel Machlin and Maria Shriber. She worked as a family Physician for over 30 years at Kharkiv Regional Hospital. In the United States, she worked as a substitute teacher at the Cortland and Ithaca School Districts....
James Earl Slater
Jul 21, 2024
James Earl Slater, 69, of Marcellus, passed away on July 21, 2024. Born to Thomas and Lucille Slater on August 4, 1954, Jim was the fifth of eight children. He was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School and spent over twenty years working for Syracuse University. Jim was an ardent reader, spending many hours at local libraries; He...
Diana M. Webb
Jul 21, 2024
Diana M. Webb, 82, of Cicero, passed away July 21, 2024. Diana was born in North Syracuse, New York on October 20, 1941, to the late Anthony and Victoria May. A devoted parishioner to Sacred Heart Church of Cicero, she was the coordinator of Anna’s Pantry for over 24 years retiring in 2022. Diana was also one of the founding...
Dana Mcmahon
Jul 21, 2024
Dana McMahon, 76, of Syracuse, passed away on July 21, 2024. Dana was born in Syracuse, New York on August 4, 1947, to Donald and Anne McMahon. Dana retired from Centro, after 35 years. In his free time, he enjoyed watching SU Basketball and Buffalo Bills football, Dana was an avid NY Yankees fan. He was always quick with a...
Spring Marie Bielec
Jul 19, 2024
Spring Marie Bielec, 48, of Baldwinsville, passed away July 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Mark Counterman. Spring is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Bielec; mother, Joan Counterman; siblings, Bambi Vega and Scot Counterman; and several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. In keeping with Spring's wishes, there will be no services. To share a memory...
Bradley D. Nodecker
Jul 18, 2024
Bradley D. Nodecker passed away on July 18, 2024. He was 95 years young. He worked as an Engineer at Carrier for Heating and Air Conditioning for many years. Brad is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn P. Nodecker; step-daughters, Lyn Rosenblath, Kathy Albright and Tesh Rosenblath-Talaro; son-in-law, Wilson Talaro. Brad had several grandchildren. He was the smartest and kindest...
Richard G. Koegel
Jul 18, 2024
Richard G. Koegel 88, of Baldwinsville, passed away on July 18, 2024. Richard worked at Marcellus Casket Company for 46 years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Dick Koegel and wife Betty Koegel. He is survived by his family including son, David (Michelle) Koegel; grandchildren, David Koegel (Katie...
Judith Ann Barkley
Jul 18, 2024
Judith A. Barkley, 79, of Clay passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 with her husband holding her hand.Judy was a faithful member of the Cicero United Methodist Church where she helped in whatever way she could, including teaching an Adult Sunday school class. She cared for children for many years and loved them like her own. She worked in...
Benjamin B. Dorsey
Jul 17, 2024
Benjamin Braxton ("B.B.") Dorsey, 86, of North Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Benjamin was born in Stephenson, VA on August 30, 1937, son of the late Lawrence and Zeta Dorsey. He was the youngest of 13 children. Benjamin graduated from James Wood High School in Winchester, VA in 1956. He served in...
Robert "Bob" D. Popple
Jul 16, 2024
Robert D. “Bob” Popple Sr., 82, of Canastota, NY, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Bob was born in Canastota, NY, to Clyde and Martha Popple (James). He attended Canastota Central Schools. After school, he joined the US Armed Forces, and served in the Army until his honorable discharge. After his time in the Army, he spent the...
Donald Joseph Schick
Jul 15, 2024
Donald Joseph Schick, 79, of North Syracuse, went to be with Jesus on July 15, 2024. He passed peacefully with his family by his side after a long illness. Donald was born in Syracuse, New York on June 15, 1945 to Horace and Marjorie Schick. Don retired from Crucible Steel in Syracuse. He loved all things sports, including basketball, baseball,...
Donald R. "Dick" Gates
Jul 15, 2024
Donald R. Gates Sr., 89, of Syracuse, NY passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2024 at SUNY Upstate after a illness. He was born in Binghamton, NY to Mary Andrews and Andy Gates. Dick coached Special Olympics for 10 years, and was a loving foster parent. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and lending a helping hand to others when needed....
Shannon F. Barnes
Jul 14, 2024
Shannon F. Barnes, 65, of Syracuse, NY passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2024. Shannon was born in Elmira, New York on January 28, 1959. Shannon was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy. She went on to earn her Bachelor's in Fine Arts at Syracuse University and was a member of Magna Cum Laude and Golden Key International Honour Society....
Harold D. Allen
Jul 14, 2024
Harold D. Allen, 82, of Williamstown, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024, at St. Luke's Health Services in Oswego. Harold was born in Ricard, NY on June 20, 1942 son of the late Elwyn and Louella Allen. Harold worked at Harden Furniture for many years retiring in 2004. Harold enjoyed fishing with his wife Anna, farming and the outdoors....
Steven L. "Steve" Zinszer
Jul 13, 2024
Steven “Steve” Zinszer, 58, of North Syracuse, passed away on July 13, 2024 after a short illness. He was born in Syracuse, NY on June 15, 1966 to Bonnie and the late Tom Zinszer. Steve graduated from Cicero-North Syracuse High School and furthered his education at Mohawk Valley Community College. He dedicated many years to his career as a butcher,...
Henry T. Varner Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
Henry Thomas Varner Jr., of Black Oak, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024. Born on September 16, 1934, Henry lived a life full of love, service, and dedication. Henry was the beloved son of Henry and Claira Varner. He proudly served his country in the Air Force for 10 years, demonstrating his unwavering commitment and patriotism. Following his...
Patricia A. Buskirk
Jul 13, 2024
Patricia Amorette Buskirk, 85, of Central Square, passed away July 13, 2024. Patricia was born in Syracuse, New York on January 10, 1939 to the late Robert and Eula (Markert) Nies. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending the theater, and cheering for her Syracuse Orange. She was predeceased by her son, Edmund (Butch) Dehler, her sister, Judith...
Frederick A. Smith
Jul 12, 2024
How do you write an obituary for an extraordinary man? Frederick Allen Smith, Jr. made a mark on this earth. Born July 25, 1960, he departed us unexpectedly on July 12, 2024. Fred was a person who experienced and had talent in so many things. He was an artist at heart which was apparent if you saw his water features,...
William Joseph King
Jul 12, 2024
William Joseph King, 61 of Constantia, NY passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 from a long and courageous battle of cancer. Our hearts are broken with the passing of this precious man of God who was faithful to his Lord and Savior, family and friends. Bill was born on October 21,1962 in Syracuse NY to William and Sharon King who...
