Obituaries
Stephanie Nixon
Jan 6, 2025
Stephanie Nixon, a woman of faith, resilience, and boundless love, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, devotion, and inspiration.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Nixon; and is survived by her siblings; Renee Smith, Wayne Wyley, Gary Dandrich, Darcelle Dandrich, Stacie Dandrich; their children, including 7 nieces and 4 nephews; a host of extended family,...
Ann Marie Meyers
Jan 6, 2025
Ann Marie Gracyalny Meyers, 86, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on January 6, 2025, at her home in Cicero, NY.
Born on August 3, 1938 in New Lisbon, NY. Ann graduated from Nazareth College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Meyers in 1961, and together they built a...
Edward Forrest Rettinger
Jan 6, 2025
Edward Forrest Rettinger, 80, of Pennellville, passed away January 6, 2025. Edward was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1944 to the late Edward and Anna Mae Rettinger. He served with the US Army in 1966-1970. Edward worked for many years as a diesel mechanic with Penn DDA.
He enjoyed woodworking and Lionel model trains. He loved to be outdoors...
James J. "Jim" Forkey
Jan 6, 2025
James J. "Jim" Forkey, 78, of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 peacefully at his home. He was born in Johnson City, NY on August 24, 1946 son of the late James and Laura Forkey. Jim retired from Crouse Hinds after 25 years of employment. Jim loved to travel visiting every state except Hawaii and he has a...
John "Skip" Stethers
Jan 5, 2025
John “Skip” Stethers, 74, of North Syracuse, passed away with his family by his side on January 5, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Syracuse on January 10, 1950 to the late Robert and Helen Stethers.
A 1968 Chittenango High School graduate, Skip worked for and eventually retired from Anheuser-Busch. In his free time, he loved woodworking and creating...
Doris M. May
Jan 5, 2025
Doris “Dee” M. May, 84, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025.
Dee was born in Oswego, New York on June 27, 1940 to the late Ralph and Louise DeCaire.
Dee retired from Sears & Roebuck after 27-years as a sales associate. Beyond raising her two sons, she enjoyed visiting her family in Oswego, winter months in Arizona, a...
Annmarie Horner
2025
Annmarie Horner, 59, of Syracuse, passed away on January 4, 2025.
Annmarie was born to Raymond and Corrine Wunder in Syracuse, New York, on March 9, 1965.
Annmarie worked at Syracuse China for many years and then at Crouse Hospital.
She had a great sense of humor, loved laughing, and was known to "Bust Chops."
In her free time, Annmarie enjoyed crocheting, being outdoors,...
Suzanne M. (Harper) Obrist
Jan 4, 2025
Suzanne M. (Harper) Obrist, 80, of Liverpool, passed away on January 4, 2025. Born in Rome, NY to the late Shirley and Francis Harper. Sue graduated from St. Aloysius Academy and Utica School of Commerce. Sue met John H. Obrist Jr in high school, they fell in love and married on October 23, 1965. After college, Sue worked for General...
Gordon Lee Roberts
2025
Gordon Lee Roberts, 88, of Baldwinsville, passed away on January 3, 2025. Gordon was born in Corbett, New York, on October 11, 1936, to Walter and Pearl Roberts.
Gordon retired from Pioneer Development as the superintendent of buildings and grounds.
In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors, with his favorite places being Sandy Pond and Cranberry Lake. Above all else, Gordon...
Adam K. Cizenski
Jan 3, 2025
Adam K. Cizenski, 41, of Baldwinsville, passed away January 3, 2025. Adam was born in Syracuse, New York on December 20, 1983 to Chris and Anna Marie Cizenski. Adam was employed throughout his career as a butcher in the meat department in various grocery stores. He was an avid sports fan including the NY Giants, SU sports, and the Knicks....
Carl B. Salyer
Jan 3, 2025
Carl B. Salyer, 76, of Cicero, passed away January 3, 2025. Carl was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 22, 1948.
Carl was a veteran of the United States Army and Army National Guard with 20 years of faithful service. He retired from DFAS, Syracuse, where he was a Quality Assurance Inspector. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his...
Anita F. Conley
Jan 2, 2025
Anita F Conley, 75, of Liverpool, passed away January 2, 2025. Anita was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma on June 12, 1949 to John and Frances Ard.
Anita retired from Crouse Hinds after over 20 years of employment. In her free time, she enjoyed golf, cooking for family, and spending quality time with her grandchildren. Anita was a beloved partner, mother,...
Michael J. "Mikey" Chludzinski
Jan 1, 2025
Michael J. "Mikey" Chludzinski, born on September 25, 1935, in Syracuse, New York, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 89. A devoted member of the Syracuse community, Michael retired from Bradford Parkway, Syracuse, where he was employed as a Design Landscaper for the entirety of his career. Although he lived a private and quite life surrounded...
April "Peggy" LaCross
Jan 1, 2025
April M. “Peggy” LaCross, 76, of Cicero, NY, was peacefully reunited with her husband, Gary on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Helen Doherty and William Lambert. Peggy graduated from Corcoran High School in 1966. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Danzer’s Restaurant and later retired from Property Alliance.
She was...
Antoinette M. (George) Fecco
Dec 30, 2024
Antoinette Marie George Fecco, 65, of North Syracuse, passed into the arms of the Lord on December 30, 2024. She passed peacefully in her sleep, with loved ones by her side. Antoinette was born in Syracuse, New York on January 18, 1959 to Arthur and Arlene George. Antoinette retired from Carrier Corporation after 25 years of employment, which she enjoyed....
Athleen A. Hamm
Dec 29, 2024
Athleen A. Hamm, 87, of North Syracuse, passed away on Sunday December 29, 2024, surrounded by her son James and best friend Linda Wood. Athleen was born in Moriah, NY on June 30, 1937 daughter of the late Ronald and Nellie Cowin. Athleen retired from Mutual Library Bindery in Syracuse. She was a member of the American Legion Post 1832...
Michael Kenneth Nanton
Dec 28, 2024
In the early morning hours of December 28th 2024, Mike Nanton passed away at home in the loving arms of his wife Pam.
A Vietnam Veteran who was well versed in life’s hardships, Michael tried to adhere to an outlook on life, “that it is worth living and living fully, because you never know”. Those that had the pleasure of knowing...
Gayle Locke
Dec 28, 2024
Gayle Elaine (Kerr) Locke, born on August 19, 1945 in Barneveld, New York, passed away peacefully at home on December, 28, 2024, in Pennellville, New York. Gayle was the beloved daughter of William and Dorothy Kerr and grew up alongside her brothers, Robert and William Kerr. On May 22, 1965, she married Roger Locke, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned...
Marion "Dolora" E. Kurtz
Dec 28, 2024
Marion Eleanor Kurtz, 96, of Syracuse, passed away December 28, 2024. She was born to the late Charles and Anna Kurtz. Born and raised in Syracuse, she graduated in 1948 from Assumption High School. She then became a Franciscan Nun in 1948 and spent 24 blessed years as a teacher. Marion left the order in 1972 and taught for the...
John F. Laris
Dec 28, 2024
John F. Laris, 84, of N. Syracuse, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on December 28, 2024, after a short illness. John was born in Syracuse, NY on April 11, 1940, to the late James and Mary Rose Laris. As a young man, John worked as a transmission rebuilder at the Laris Garage, his family’s business in downtown Syracuse....
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