Carol A. Ellis
May 18, 2014
Carol A. EllisMay 18, 2014Carol A. Ellis, 74, of Clay, peacefully passed away Sunday at home in the presence of her family. She was a very talented violinist from a very young age, and was invited to perform with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. She retired from the Syracuse City School District in 2001 with 23 years of service. Family was...
Louis M. Petrocci
May 16, 2014
Louis M. PetrocciMay 16, 2014Louis M. Petrocci, 96, of Central Square, passed away at his home on Friday. There are 4 generations of Louis'. He was a veteran serving in the Army. He retired from the Burnet Market. He was member of the American Legion and was very proud of the VA Hospital and his doctors and nurses. He is...
Patricia Bodah
May 16, 2014
Patricia (Valerio) BodahMay 16, 2014Patricia Bodah, 67, of Syracuse passed away after a short illness. She retired from the Upstate Medical Library after 35 years. Patty was a wonderful wife, sister, daughter and friend and will be missed dearly, especially by her husband and her "Boys", Jordan and Grey as well as all her family and friends. Patty was predeceased...
Lewis "Wes" Clark Sr.
May 15, 2014
Lewis "Wes" Clark Sr.May 15, 2014Lewis "Wes" Clark Sr., 85, of Cicero, passed away on Thursday. Wes was a Marine Corp veteran serving during the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. He retired from Keebler after 35 years. He is predeceased by his wife, Helen "Liz" (Dines) Clark.He is survived by his son, Lewis (Karen) Clark Jr.; granddaughter, Stephanie...
Butch (Leonard) Mahaney
May 15, 2014
Butch (Leonard) MahaneyMay 15, 2014Butch Mahaney, of Sterling, passed away Thursday.Survivors include his wife, Donna; his daughters, Julie (Jamie) and Wendy (Kurt) and his grandchildren, Sophie and Maja.Calling hours will be 6-8PM Monday at Becker Funeral Home in Red Creek, NY. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
David A. Wing
May 15, 2014
David A. WingMay 15, 2014David A. Wing, 66, of Central Square passed away unexpectedly on Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1947 the son of the late William and Helen Wing. He retired from North Syracuse School District after 30 years. He was a member of the Mallory Wesleyan Church and was a lifetime member...
John L. Sullivan
May 14, 2014
John L. SullivanMay 14, 2014John L. Sullivan of Cicero, passed away Wednesday. He was married almost fifty years to Sandra Centro. He had one daughter, Debbie and one step-daughter, Paula Neuman. John worked at Chrysler (New Process Gear) and retired after 32 yrs.No services.
June Nagle
May 14, 2014
June F. NagleMay 14, 2014June F. Nagle, 91, of Cicero passed away at home surrounded by her granddaughter and grandson-in-law. Survivors include her granddaughter and caretaker for the last 2 years, June Robinson; her grandson-in-law, Jamie Robinson; 2 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Olivia; daughter, Jacquelynn Baines; her favorite nephew David (Joy) Sears; 3 children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services will...
Barbara S. Mehalek
May 13, 2014
Barbara S. Mehalek May 13, 2014 Barbara S. Mehalek, of Cicero, formerly of Huntington Station, passed away on May 13, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband, Michael H. Mehalek.She is survived by her significant other, Donald Nealon; four children, Glenn (Joni) Mehalek, Karen (Tom) Paluch, Julie (Russ) Mix Pellegrino and Linda (Chris) Vassallo; 13 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sister,...
Norma Dillabough
May 13, 2014
Norma J. DillaboughMay 13, 2014Norma J. Dillabough, 72, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital after a long illness. She was born on February 8, 1942 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Edson and Cleo Meshurle. Norma was employed at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles for many years. She was predeceased by 5 brothers and 1 sister. Surviving...
Marilyn E. Paradis
May 12, 2014
Marilyn E. ParadisMay 12, 2014Marilyn E. Paradis, 74, of Central Square, passed away on Monday with family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1939 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Clarence and Sarah Watson. She was a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College. She retired from Syracuse Label, Co, Inc. after 18 years. Marilyn enjoyed spending time...
Margaret Grace Davis
May 11, 2014
Margaret Grace DavisMay 11, 2014Margaret Grace Davis, 96, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness.She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eva (Hamilton) and Edgar George.She married the love of her life on Sept. 2, 1939. They were married for 69 years.She worked as the church secretary at North Syracuse Baptist Church until she...
Helene E. Pond
May 11, 2014
Helene E. PondMay 11, 2014Helene E. Pond, 87, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Helene was born on July 16, 1926, daughter of Ross and Clara King Edgar. Helene entered Plattsburgh State Teachers College School of Nursing through the Cadet Nurse Corps program established during WW II, and received a BA of Science degree in 1949....
Richard A. Santimaw
May 10, 2014
Richard A. SantimawMay 10, 2014Richard A. Santimaw, 60, of Liverpool, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 10, 2014. Born in Syracuse, NY on March 29, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen Boyer Santimaw. Mr. Santimaw was a graduate of Cicero High School. He worked for Deluxe Check Printing in Liverpool, NY, and for...
Genevieve Stickler
May 9, 2014
Genevieve Stickler May 9, 2014Genevieve Stickler, 90, life resident of Syracuse, passed away Friday at James Square. Born Sept. 9, 1923 and was an animal-lover.No services.Donations to CNY SPCA.To leave a message for the family of Genevieve, please visit the guestbook below.
Lora Gillett Hawkes
May 8, 2014
Lora "Poppy" Gillett HawkesMay 8, 2014Lora "Poppy" Gillett Hawkes, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday after a long illness. She was born on March 29, 1945 to the late John and Mary Jane Gillett. Upon her parents death she was raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Doris and Ernie Crego.She was a 1963 graduate of Skaneateles High...
Janet Wilson Diffin
May 7, 2014
Janet Wilson DiffinMay 7, 2014Janet M. Diffin, 77, of Cicero, passed away on Wednesday. She was born in Port Jervis, NY on Jan. 15, 1937. She graduated from Port Jervis High School in 1954. She went to Christ Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1957. In 1963 she was employed by Upstate Medical Center and was clinical Manager of...
Ruth E. Tillman
May 6, 2014
Ruth E. TillmanMay 6, 2014Ruth E. Tillman, 89, of Central Square passed away on Tuesday at her family's home. She was born on December 2, 1924 daughter of the late John and Ada Stott. She worked at GE for several years and at one time was owner of the Big Dip in North Syracuse. She also taught Sunday School at...
Al Donadio
May 6, 2014
Al "Greaser" DonadioMay 6, 2014Al "Greaser" Donadio, of Brewerton, passed away Tuesday. He honorably served in the US Army.Al retired from the Syracuse Police Department as the Garage Supervisor.Al's passion for drag racing began at an early age and he enjoyed drag racing well into his retirement. He also had a soft spot for stray cats.He was predeceased by his...
Elizabeth Purdy
May 6, 2014
Elizabeth "Betty" PurdyMay 6, 2014Elizabeth "Betty" Purdy, 72, of Cicero, died peacefully Tuesday morning May 6, 2014 in the comfort of her home following an extended illness. Born in Minoa on Jan. 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Kathleen Crobar. She was a lifelong resident of the Cicero/ North Syracuse area and was a graduate...
