Obituaries

Melanie A. Padden

Melanie A. Padden

Feb 19, 2014

Melanie A. PaddenFebruary 19, 2014Melanie A. Padden, 41, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at her home. Born on August 5, 1972, she is the daughter of James and Irene Padden, Sr. She worked several years as a food service worker for Community General Hospital. Melanie was an avid NY Giants, Yankee & SU Fan. Her other passions were...

Jeanne D.(Pike/Sowan) Frankenberg

Jeanne D.(Pike/Sowan) Frankenberg

Feb 19, 2014

Jeanne D. (Pike/Sowan) FrankenbergJeanne D. (Pike/Sowan) Frankenberg, 79, of Liverpool, passed away, Wednesday, February, 19, 2014 at home with her family. Born in Gouverneur, NY, Jeanne had previously retired as the Office Administrator with the US Army ROTC at Syracuse University where she held that position for 25 years. Jeanne was predeceased by her husband Edward J. Frankenberg and brother...

Francis J. Ziegler

Francis J. Ziegler

Feb 19, 2014

Francis J. ZieglerFebruary 19, 2014Francis J. Ziegler, 98, of North Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday at the Oxford Veteran's Home.He is survived by a brother, Harry C. Ziegler; and several nieces and nephews.Graveside services will be Monday 10AM at Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.

E. Bruce Hoopingarner

E. Bruce Hoopingarner

Feb 18, 2014

E. Bruce Hoopingarner February 18, 2014Bruce Hoopingarner, 62, of Liverpool, formerly of Winter Haven and Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on Tuesday at Francis House with his son and sister at his side. Bruce had the gift of gab, a powerful voice and petulance for theatrics which led to his musical performances in 'Bye, Bye Birdie', 'Music Man' and 'Little Abner'....

Judith Esquilin

Judith Esquilin

Feb 17, 2014

Judith EsquilinFebruary 17, 2014Judith Esquilin, 80, of Clay, passed away on Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Isabela, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Ramon Rosaly and Margarita Fernandez. Judy was a foster parent for more than 20 years, she was a professional seamstress and a...

Betty J. Rothfuss

Betty J. Rothfuss

Feb 17, 2014

Betty J. RothfussFebruary 17, 2014Betty J. Rothfuss, 81, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday at Elderwood. She is survived by 3 nieces: Bonnie (Clif) McKeen, Barbara (Joe) Chiarizia, & Betty S. (Paul) Lelonek.Graveside services will be held on Thursday 1pm at Morningside Cemetery. There are no calling hours.Donations may be made to the SPCA on Molloy Rd., Mattydale.

Gary P. Ketchum

Gary P. Ketchum

Feb 17, 2014

Gary P. KetchumFebruary 17, 2014Gary P. Ketchum, of Brewerton, passed away Monday at home.Gary honorably served in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked for 40 years at O'Brien & Gere Engineers.Gary was a member of North Syracuse Baptist Church where he served in the Christian Service Brigade and as a Deacon.He enjoyed hunting and fishing at his camp in...

Garry J. Grethel

Garry J. Grethel

Feb 16, 2014

Garry J. GrethelFebruary 16, 2014Garry J. Grethel, 52 of Cicero, passed away Sunday quietly in his home after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer surrounded by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard (2009) and Josephine (2006); brother David (1982) and brother-in-law Bernard Palumbo (2001).Garry retired from the Syracuse Fire Department in 2008 after 21 years...

Marvin L(Verne) Philp

Marvin L(Verne) Philp

Feb 15, 2014

Marvin L (Verne) PhilpFebruary 15, 2014 Marvin L (Verne) Philp 86, of North Syracuse went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning at his winter home in Georgia. He was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia early January. He was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, Oswego Maritime Foundation, A Brother of the Free and Accepted Masons for 64 years,...

Margaret "Maggie" Conger

Margaret "Maggie" Conger

Feb 15, 2014

Margaret "Maggie" CongerFebruary 15, 2014Margaret "Maggie" Conger, of Syracuse, entered into eternal life on Saturday surrounded by loved ones.She retired from the Post-Standard after 27 years in the Classified Advertising Department.Maggie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She liked to travel and go on adventures with her grandchildren.Predeceased by her parents, Aldelbert Williams and...

Sarah "Sally" Walker

Sarah "Sally" Walker

Feb 14, 2014

Sarah "Sally" WalkerFebruary 14, 2014"Sally," 85, of Cicero, passed away Friday into God's arms.She graduated from Vocational High School, Class of '45.She worked at Carrier Corporation and M&M Heating and Plumbing. Sally worked for Sarah Coventry for 20 years and was a top salesman for 4 years.Sally was a member of Andrews Memorial and later Cicero United Methodist Church. Her...

Rose L. Farley

Rose L. Farley

Feb 13, 2014

Rose L. FarleyFebruary 13, 2014Rose L. Farley, of Clay, passed away Thursday surrounded by her family.She worked at GC Hanford for 20 years. Rose attended Sacred Heart Church.She is survived by her husband of 31 years and life partner of 45 years, Richard Farley; her children, Christine (Kris) Asmus and Richard Jr. (Melinda) Farley; her grandchildren, Jasmin, Jade, Jaylin, Haleigh,...

Edith M.(Holcomb) Miner

Edith M.(Holcomb) Miner

Feb 13, 2014

Edith M. (Holcomb) MinerFebruary 13, 2014Edith M. (Holcomb) Miner, 93, of Cicero and formerly of Hastings, passed away after a brief illness, on Thursday. She was a loving wife and mother. She is predeceased by her husband, Harold J. Miner Sr. in 1982. Edith is survived by her son, Harold J. Miner Jr., of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews.Calling...

Edna (Salley) Picciotto

Edna (Salley) Picciotto

Feb 12, 2014

Edna (Salley) PicciottoFebruary 12, 2014Edna (Salley) Picciotto, of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday.She was the owner of Pat's Pizza with her late husband Patrick.She was a loving mother and grandmother to Sherry Picciotto Mensing and Danielle Mensing. Edna was the last surviving member of her siblings. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Joseph (Betti) and Tony (Joyce) Picciotto; sister-in-law Frances...

Winifred Adele Kauffman

Winifred Adele Kauffman

Feb 12, 2014

Winifred Adele KauffmanFebruary 12, 2014Winifred Adele Kauffman, died peacefully on February 12, 2014, at the age of 93, in Syracuse, NY. Born on March 10, 1920, in Delabole, PA, to Minnie and Arch Rutt, she was predeceased by her husband Chester L. Kauffman of Manlius, her sister Betty Saltern of Manlius, and her brother Kenneth Rutt of Bangor, PA. Winnie,...

Ruth H. Decker

Ruth H. Decker

Feb 11, 2014

Ruth H. DeckerFebruary 11, 2014Ruth H. Decker, 88, of Liverpool, was reunited with Norman, her husband of 69 years, on Tuesday. She was a secretary at Rollway Bearing for many years. Ruth was a good and faithful Christian spending several hours daily in prayer and bible devotions, always thinking of others before herself. She was a member of the Ambassador...

Shirley E.(O’Mara) Johnson

Shirley E.(O’Mara) Johnson

Feb 10, 2014

Shirley E. (O'Mara) JohnsonFebruary 10, 2014Shirley E. Johnson, of Cicero, died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital.She was born in Syracuse and lived there all of her life until her husband Robert W. passed away in 1986 and she moved to Cicero after his death.She was predeceased by her parents, James and Helen and a brother, James Earl O'Mara.She was a...

Ronald D. Fields

Ronald D. Fields

Feb 9, 2014

Ronald D. "Red" FieldsFebruary 9, 2014Ronald D. "Red" Fields, of Mattydale, passed away unexpectedly Sunday.Predeceased by his mother and brother.Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Barbara Fields and his dog, Poppy.Memorial service will be 11am Saturday at New Comer Funeral Home, N. Syracuse.

Patti Sue Quackenbush

Patti Sue Quackenbush

Feb 8, 2014

Patti Sue QuackenbushFebruary 8, 2014 Patti S.(Doxtator) Quackenbush, 51 passed on February 8, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Beloved Wife of Jack W. Quackenbush of Baldwinsville, Loving Daughter-in-Law of Jack and Carolyn Quackenbush of Liverpool, Daughter of Robert J. (Deceased) and Carol S. Doxtator of North Syracuse. Survivors an aunt, Mary Doxtator, sisters, Linda Murphy (Predeceased), Sharon Buehler, Cathy Allred,...

Dorothy Dickson

Dorothy Dickson

Feb 8, 2014

Dorothy "Doddie" DicksonFebruary 8, 2014Dorothy "Doddie" Dickson, of Clay, passed away Saturday.She was born March 7, 1965 to Linda and the late Harland Worden.Doddie enjoyed traveling, boating, camping, her dogs and time spent at her newly-acquired camp.Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Rich; three siblings, Lisa (Jeff) Pyles, Terri (Sean) Kain and David Worden and many nieces, nephews, aunts,...

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