Norman H. Obrist, Jr.
Jul 22, 2013
Norman H. Obrist, Jr.July 22, 2013Norman H. Obrist, Jr., passed away on Monday after a long battle with A.L.S. He served in the US Air Force in Japan during the Korean War, he was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Cicero and was retired from Laboratory Alliance of CNY.Surviving are his loving wife, Dorothy (Irving), brothers; John (Barbara), James (Carol),...
Thomas M. Wilkins
Jul 21, 2013
Thomas M. WilkinsJuly 21, 2013Thomas M. Wilkins, 56, of Central Square, passed away Sunday at the VA Hospital.He was born in Syracuse and graduated from Cicero High School.He served in the U.S. Navy from 1975-1979.At the time of his death, Tom was employed at Drivers Village as a Service Writer.Predeceased by his father, George E. Wilkins. Survivors include his mother,...
Sandra O."Sandy" Melnik
Jul 20, 2013
Sandra O. "Sandy" MelnikJuly 20, 2013Sandra O. "Sandy" Melnik, 72, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday.Survivors include her husband, John D. Melnik, her children, Fred (Lee), Mike, Chris (Mary Beth), and Fran (Mike) Fuller; five grandchildren; one brother, Fred Pfeffer and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be 4-7PM Tuesday at New Comer Funeral Home, N. Syracuse. Funeral Service will follow visitation....
Carolyn S. Blaisdell
Jul 20, 2013
Carolyn S. BlaisdellJuly 20, 2013Carolyn S. Blaisdell, 71, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday.She was born June 27, 1942 in Syracuse to Cordell and Catherine (Wekofsky) Stonecipher.Survivors include Donald (Karen) Stonecipher, Judy Brady, Barbara (Arthur) Gacek, Larry (Debbie) Stonecipher, Richard (Joyce) Stonecipher, many nieces and nephews and a very special friend, Don.No prior visitation. Private services will be held.
Katherine Ann(Bennett) Orton
Jul 19, 2013
Katherine Ann (Bennett) OrtonJuly 19, 2013Katherine Ann (Bennett) Orton, 53, of Liverpool, passed away Friday. Born June 24, 1960 in Syracuse to George O. Sr. and Blanche M. (Burlingame) Bennett.She was most recently a Caretaker for the elderly. She is predeceased by her parents; her sister Salena Bennett and her father-in-law, Harry Orton.Survivors include husband Robert Orton, Sr.; her children,...
Fern L. Newell
Jul 16, 2013
Fern L. NewellJuly 16, 2013Fern L. Newell, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday surrounded by family. Born in Brushton, NY to Clifton and Bernice Dunn. Fern was an avid lover and rescuer of animals, loving mother; doting grandmother, breast cancer survivor and a compassionate, giving member of her community. She is predeceased by her siblings, Donald and Dorothy Griffin,...
John Fillmore Jones
Jul 16, 2013
John Fillmore JonesJuly 16, 2013John Fillmore Jones, 90, passed away on Tuesday at the VA Medical Center. He was born on May 10, 1923 in Syracuse and served in the US Army during WW II. He was a proud member of the VFW Post # 7290, the American Legion, he attended St. Rose of Lima Church and was employed by...
Donald L. Burpee
Jul 15, 2013
Donald L. BurpeeJuly 15, 2013Donald L. Burpee, 84, of Union Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday. He was born in Concord, NH to Claude and Evalena Burpee. Don was a Korean War veteran serving in the Army. He retired from Alco Corp. with 29 years of service. He was an active member and volunteer of the Auburn Seventh Day Adventist...
Carolyn C. Hensler
Jul 15, 2013
Carolyn C. HenslerJuly 15, 2013Carolyn C. Hensler, 73, of Cicero, NY and formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away at home peacefully, on Monday. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (John) Kennedy; granddaughter, Kimberly A. Chesbro of North Syracuse, NY; grandson, Kyle B. Chesbro of Greensboro, NC.There will be no calling hours. Services will be private.Contributions may be made to...
Anna M. Desiderio
Jul 15, 2013
Anna M. DesiderioJuly 15, 2013Anna M. Desiderio, 64, formerly of Baldwinsville, passed away on Monday at her sister's home in Cicero after a long illness. Anna was a strong spirited, hard working woman and loving mother of three. She believed heavily in her faith and the Catholic Church. She was very generous to everyone she met giving to churches, philanthropic...
Sumner Brown Hakes
Jul 14, 2013
Sumner Brown HakesJuly 14, 2013Sumner Brown Hakes, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2013. Sumner was born in Ilion, NY, on October 28, 1928, the only child of Alton and Ruth Hakes. Sumner spent all of his childhood in Ilion. After high school, Sumner convinced his mother to sign the necessary documents to allow him to join...
Daintry M. Lotito
Jul 12, 2013
Daintry M. LotitoJuly 12, 2013Daintry M. Lotito, 38, of Cicero, passed away on Friday. She was born on May 8, 1975 in Syracuse, Daughter of Holly & (Marc) Beaudin and Bob (Sandy) Miller. She enjoyed playing pool, singing karaoke, shopping & riding her motorcycle.Surviving are her son, Troy; daughter, Audrey, Fiance Dante Racciatti; parents, mother, Holly (Marc) Beaudin, Bob (Sandy)...
Patricia Stottlar
Jul 11, 2013
Patricia StottlarJuly 11, 2013Patricia Stottlar, 32 of Mattydale, passed away on Thursday. She was born in Grovetown, Georgia on March 17, 1981.Surviving are her mother Elizabeth Staiano of North Syracuse; her father, Steven Stottlar & step mother Elaine Stottlar of New Hampshire; her two sons Gregory Stottlar-Tarintino and Austin Quintero of North Syracuse; four sisters, Christina Stottlar of Syracuse, Toni...
Delores Kathleen Staniec
Jul 11, 2013
Delores Kathleen StaniecJuly 11, 2013Delores Kathleen (Forbes) Staniec passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday with family by her side. She was born in Knoxville, TN and she lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. She was employed at GE and retired from Microwave Filter. She was predeceased by her parents, Elvira & Evard Forbes, first...
Joseph R. Paz
Jul 10, 2013
Joseph R. PazJuly 10, 2013Joseph R. Paz, 65, of North Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday at home surrounded by those who love him. Born in Havana, Cuba, Joe and his parents came to the U.S. and settled in NJ when Joe was 12. During his lifetime, he proudly served his country in the Air Force and was employed at Bell...
Arthur L. Burns
Jul 10, 2013
Arthur L. BurnsJuly 10, 2013Arthur L. Burns, 87, of North Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday with family by his side. He was born on February 12, 1926 in Scotia, NY son of George and Mary Burns. He served in the US Army, was a member of the North Syracuse Baptist Church for 37 years, taught Sunday School and was involved...
Calvin J. Pratt
Jul 9, 2013
Calvin J. PrattJuly 9, 2013Calvin J. Pratt, 78, of N. Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at his favorite place, Rollins Pond in the Adirondacks.Born in N. Amboy.Worked for Universal Carloading and in the N. Syracuse School District until his retirement.He enjoyed camping, hunting, playing pitch and Yankees baseball.Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sylvia; his children, Tom (Maryann), Mike,...
Gwyn Angelablew Comstock
Jul 5, 2013
Gwyn Angela Blew ComstockJuly 5, 2013Gwyn Angela Blew Comstock, 58, widow of Robert C. (Bob) Comstock, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 5th of 2013. Her brave 3 year battle against cancer ended quietly in hospice at Francis House in Syracuse, where she spent her final 6 months. Gwyn is survived by many who loved her, including:...
Kathleen Williams Dickson
Jul 4, 2013
Kathleen "Kay" (Williams) DicksonJuly 4, 2013Kathleen "Kay" (Williams) Dickson, 86, of N. Syracuse, passed away July 4, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Allentown, PA but resided in Syracuse most of her life.She was a 1945 graduate of Central High School. She was employed as a manager in the Claims Dept. of Equitable Life until her...
William Marshall
Jul 4, 2013
William "Bill" MarshallJuly 4, 2013William "Bill" Marshall, 78, of Cicero, passed away Thursday, surrounded by family, after a long illness.He was born Oct. 27, 1934 in Syracuse, the son of the late Douglas Marshall and Katherine (Kinney) Marshall Bowman. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1963. Married Eileen Gwilt in 1960 and they were married for 52 years. Bill...
