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...
John M. Padden, Jr.
May 6, 2014
John M. Padden, Jr.May 6, 2014John M. Padden, Jr., 71, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by family. John was born on June 7, 1942 son of the late John and Beatrice Padden. He served in the US Marines Corps. and retired after many years in the car industry. Surviving are his wife, Sandra of...
Kathleen Waldby
May 6, 2014
Kathleen A. WaldbyMay 6, 2014Kathleen A. Waldby, 50, of Central Square, formerly of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday at home. She was born on August 16, 1963, in Waterville, daughter of James Kloster and Nancy McCabe Lewis. Kathy worked at the Mexico Transportation Dept. for several years. She was a life member of the Caughdenoy Vol. Fire Dept. for 27...
Peter J. Gigon
May 6, 2014
Peter J. GigonMay 6, 2014Peter J. Gigon, 60, of Camillus, passed away on Tuesday at home surrounded by his family, after a long courageous battle with heart disease. Peter achieved the rank of Life in Boy Scouts and was a past member of the Memphis Fire Dept. Peter owned and operated Quality Window Care for many years. He enjoyed antiques...
Sheng C."George" Sung
May 5, 2014
Sheng C. "George" SungMay 5, 2014Sheng C. "George" Sung, 77, of North Syracuse, passed away Monday, after a long illness. Born in China, he left the family farm at a very young age to join Chiang Kai-shek's battle against communism. He escaped to Taiwan after the conclusion of China's Civil War. Later, George met and married his wife, Wooko Hwang...
Betty Brennan
May 5, 2014
Betty J. BrennanMay 5, 2014Betty J. Brennan, 89, of North Syracuse, passed away on Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital with family by her side. She worked at Sheraton Hotel for many years as a banquet server and was a Senior Companion for 26 years. She was predeceased by her son, Dennis F. Grants in 2011 and her sister, Margaret Reals...
Alden Clinton Stinger
May 4, 2014
Alden Clinton StingerMay 4, 2014Alden C. Stinger, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, of Chittenango, passed away Sunday surrounded by family. A graveside service will be 1PM on Friday at Maple Flats Cemetery in Cleveland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice CNY.
Elizabeth Ireton
May 2, 2014
Elizabeth N. IretonMay 2, 2014Elizabeth N. Ireton, 84, of Syracuse, died on Friday. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilson and her parents, Noel and Roselva Dupra. There will be no services.To leave a condolence message for the family of Elizabeth, please visit the guestbook below.
Benjamin Charles Auerbach
May 2, 2014
Benjamin Charles AuerbachMay 2, 2014Benjamin Charles, 76, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday at his home. He was born on June 30, 1937, son of the late Nathan and Lillian Auerbach. Surviving are his mother, Lillian, daughter, Dawn Marshall, his brother, Jerome Auerbach, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, along with nieces and nephews.There are no services.
Elnora "Nora"(Thompson) Fike
May 1, 2014
Elnora "Nora" (Thompson) FikeMay 1, 2014Nora (Thompson) Fike, of Liverpool, New York, formerly of Crowley, Louisiana, passed away Thursday at home, surrounded by family.Nora honorably served in the US Air Force during the Korean War where she met the love of her life, Walter J. Fike.She devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed sewing and listening to country music....
Gerald H. Shute Sr.
May 1, 2014
Gerald H. Shute Sr.May 1, 2014Gerald H. Shute Sr., of Nedrow, passed away Thursday. Survived by his wife Barbara; his children, Stacey and Gerald Jr. and grandchildren, Celeste, Carley and Racheal. No Service.
June M. Fryer
Apr 30, 2014
June M. FryerApril 30, 2014June M. Fryer, 96, of North Syracuse, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness.She enjoyed gardening, knitting, sewing, baking and keeping up on current events, trivia and politics. She was an avid animal-lover. She will be remembered for her sharp wit. Predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Leslie A. Fryer.Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Sloan,...
Leon E. Claeys Sr.
Apr 30, 2014
Leon E. Claeys Sr.April 30, 2014Leon E. "Bomber" Claeys, 83, of Marcellus, passed away on Wednesday. He was a family man who was a dedicated individual. He worked 30 years for Jordan Wire and Cable. Leon and his wife, Mary loved working at the "veggie stand". He enjoyed the outdoors feeding the animals. He is predeceased by his wife, Mary....
Josephine S. Rurka
Apr 29, 2014
Josephine S. RurkaApril 29, 2014Josephine S. Rurka, nee Ciesielski, 96, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday at Iroquois Nursing Home. She was born in Syracuse on 8/2(17)/17 to Boleslaw and Frances Ciesielski. She received her education through the Syracuse School System. She was married to Anthony Rurka on October 11, 1941 and was married for 57 years until his death...
