Obituaries
Timothy Lynn Penson
Feb 11, 2012
Timothy Lynn PensonFebruary 11, 2012Tim, 52 of Syracuse passed away at Francis House after a brief illness. Born in Oxnard, CA, he worked as a top car salesman and a head waiter in fine dining. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Penson, daughters, Timea (Debra), Tileya (Jennifer); brother, Thomas Jr.; sisters, Paula, Toni, Tonya (Robert); niece and nephews; and...
Karen Y. Comer
Feb 10, 2012
Karen Y. ComerFebruary 10, 2012Karen Y. Comer, 42, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born April 26, 1969 in Syracuse daughter of David and Betty Comer. She enjoyed traveling and reading all types of literature. She is survived by her lifetime companion, Michael Haynes, daughter, Yanique, mother Betty, father David, 3 sisters; her twin...
Carolyn P. Weninger
Feb 10, 2012
Carolyn P. WeningerFebruary 10, 2012 Carolyn P. Weninger, 75, of N. Syracuse, passed away on Friday at home with her family by her side. She was born November 26, 1936 in Antwerp, NY daughter of Fredrick Reome and Pearl Townsend. On November 28, 1959 she married George Weninger in Watertown, NY. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses who loved to...
Ryan J. Orts
Feb 9, 2012
Ryan J. OrtsFebruary 9, 2012Ryan J. Orts, 13, of North Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, surrounded by his family and best friend. Ryan is predeceased by his Father, Wayne Orts Jr.He is survived by his mother, Ruth Orts; sisters, Autumn and Abbey; brothers, Michael, Noah, Brian and Wayne III; grandparents, aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and...
William Hess
Feb 8, 2012
William Hess, 73, of Cicero, New York died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at home. He retired from Rollway Bearing in 1990.Surviving are his wife of 28 years the former, Judith "Judi" Meyers; sons, Russell Hess, William Hess, Jr. and Michael Heron; daughters, Bonnie Smith, Darlene Cisneros, Sherri Warner, Sandra Vinette, Jeannine VanderBerg-Ryan, Jeanne Meyers-Hoyt, Malinda DeSantis, Jacqueline Kochovski and Mary...
Helen J. Gitchell
Feb 8, 2012
Helen J. GitchellFebruary 8, 2012Helen J. Gitchell, 85, of Cicero, passed away on Wednesday at home. She was born on February 20, 1926 in Dupont, PA, daughter of John and Mary Berlinski. In 1952 she was married to Lawrence Dale Gitchell, Jr. He passed away in 1985. Helen was a teacher for many years with Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools...
Geraldine M. Clark
Feb 8, 2012
Geraldine M. ClarkFebruary 8, 2012Geraldine M. "Jerry" Clark, 89, of Mattydale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 16, 1922 in Trenton, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband, Olin Clark in 1990. Jerry was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #7290, she did volunteer work for Mattydale...
William J. Poirier
Feb 7, 2012
William J. "Bill" PoirierFebruary 7, 2012William J. "Bill" Poirier, 77, of N. Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born November 23, 1934 in Syracuse son of the late Alphonse and Marion Lumb Poirier. Bill served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Bill married Jeanette Austin on August 9, 1958. He retired from Carrier...
Robert P. Wire
Feb 6, 2012
Robert P. Wire, 76, of Cortland, New York died Monday, February 6, 2012.Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, the former Rosabell Smith; sons, James Wire of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, William Wire of Cortland, New York and Richard (Pat Kraus)...
Dorothy C. Flynn
Feb 6, 2012
Dorothy C. (Daria) FlynnFebruary 6, 2012Dottie Flynn, 88, of North Syracuse/Liverpool, passed away Monday after a long battle with kidney disease. Dottie grew up in Yonkers, NY, where she was known for singing with the USO. After marrying, she spent years traveling overseas with her family. The Syracuse area then became her home where she has resided for the last...
Andrew Kolbasook
Feb 6, 2012
Andrew KolbasookFebruary 6, 2012Andrew Kolbasook, 79, of Cato died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Andy retired as a Fork Lift Operator. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia in 2010, a daughter, Anita Williams and her husband Thomas in 2003.Surviving are three sons, Andrew, Jr. (Jeannette) of N. Syracuse, Mark of Cato and Scott (Tonya) Kolbasook of Cuyler;...
Fay Arthur Barker
Feb 4, 2012
Fay Arthur Barker passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, after battling cancer. He was 36. Fay was a devoted father to his son, Noah.He was a volunteer security guard for the Syracuse Crunch and an avid fan. Fay is survived by his mother, father, two sisters, aunt, and grandmother.
William R. Laduke
Feb 3, 2012
William R. LaDukeFebruary 3, 2012William R. LaDuke, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Friday. He worked at New Process Gear. He is survived by his daughter, LeeAnn LaDuke; mother, Shirley I. Harding; brother, James H. LaDuke.Graveside services will be Friday, 11AM at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Kathryn Rasalas
Feb 2, 2012
Kathryn "Babci" Rasalas, 90, of Syracuse, New York died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Amsterdam, New York she was one of ten children to the late, William and Julia Tylutki Raczynski. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, crocheting and cups of hot tea. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward Rasalas,a son-in-law, Harry Ahearn,...
Frances A. Squadrito
Feb 2, 2012
Frances A. SquadritoFebruary 2, 2012Frances A. Squadrito, 68, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday. She was born December 18, 1943 in Sicily, Italy daughter of Dominick and Mary Squadrito. She retired from Syracuse City School District in 2010. She is survived by 2 sons; Joe Squadrito, James (Kim) Gacek, 2 daughters; Josie Valdes-Alvarez, Tanya Napier, 10 grandchildren, mother, Mary, 3...
Blanche Mae Bennett
Feb 1, 2012
Blanche Mae Bennett, 84, of North Syracuse, New York, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 surrounded by her family. Blanche was born on January 27, 1928 in Oneida, New York to Edith Fuller and Newton Burlingame. She was married to the late George Oscar Bennett who passed July 1963. She went on to spend 32 years with her loving companion,...
Ernest T. Lavergne, Sr.
Feb 1, 2012
Ernest T. LaVergne, Sr.February 1, 2012Ernest T. LaVergne, Sr., of Mattydale, passed away on Wednesday at home. He was born January 23, 1928 in Cumberland, Ontario, Canada, son of Harry and Elodi LaVergne. He was employed at Crouse Hinds for 35years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.He was predeceased by his wife, Marie, two brothers, Omer...
Sally R. Stott
Jan 30, 2012
Sally R. StottJanuary 30, 2012Sally R. Stott, 74, of Mallory, passed away Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. A native of Syracuse, she retired from the Marriot in 1997. She is predeceased by her husband, Paul (Skip) Stott Sr.She is survived by her children, Paul (Amanda) Stott Jr., Cheryl (Don) Revoir, James (Vanessa) Stott, Judy (Kenneth) Crouch,...
John T. Parks
Jan 30, 2012
John T. ParksJanuary 30, 2012John T. Parks, 55, of Brewerton died Monday at home. John retired from Palmisano Construction following many years as a brick mason. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was predeceased by a brother, Patrick Tracz who died in 2010.Surviving are his parents, Vera and Ken Dupre; a son, John T. Parks,...
Edna I. Mcdonald
Jan 29, 2012
Edna I. McDonaldJanuary 29, 2012Edna I. McDonald, 64, of N. Syracuse died Sunday at home. Edna was the daughter of the late, Edward and Bernice Allen Phillips. She previously worked for The County of Oswego as a Home Health Aide. Edna was known for her meatloaf, meatballs and baked goods. She enjoyed music, watching TV, walking and just being outdoors....
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