Jean Ann Downton
2024
Jean Ann Downton, 94, of Syracuse, passed away on December 27, 2024.
Jean was born on October 29, 1930, in Watertown, New York, to Eugene and Edna Darby.
Jean worked for Herr's fashion shop for many years before becoming manager of the toy department at F.W. Woolworths.
She was very outgoing. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, winning several tournaments, including a...
Dr. Heramba Prasad
Dec 27, 2024
Dr. N. Heramba Prasad, born on March 22, 1947, in Thanjavur, India, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at University Hospital in Syracuse, New York, surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved son of Sabapathy Narasimhan and Kamala Doraiswamy.
A devoted physician and educator, Dr. Prasad began his incredible and lasting career at the Jawaharlal Institution of Postgraduate...
Kathleen E. Haywood
Dec 27, 2024
Kathleen E. Haywood, 65, of Syracuse, passed away on December 27, 2024. Kathleen was born in Syracuse, NY, on May 21, 1959. to Robert and Eleanor Zeno. She retired from B.G. Sulzle Company and was a communicant of Sacred Heart Basilica. She was a devoted Wife, Daughter, Sister and Aunt. She will be truly missed by everyone who loved her.
She...
David L. Benson
Dec 27, 2024
David L. Benson, 81, of North Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2024. David was born in Syracuse, New York on January 3, 1943 to the late Howard and Marion Benson.
David retired from 174th Fighter Wing, Syracuse, NY, where he attained the rank of CMSgt. He was an aircraft mechanic. In his free time, he enjoyed boating, was an...
Raymond R. Dempsey Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Dempsey Jr., beloved father, grandfather, and Navy Veteran who passed away peacefully at the age of 82, on December 27, 2024 at home in Cicero NY.
Ray was predeceased by his devoted wife; Siobhan with whom he shared many years of love and cherished memories. The two were inseparable...
Robert "Bob" Hite
Dec 26, 2024
Robert Rae Hite (Bob), 81 years old, passed away on December 26, 2024 with his children by his side after a long illness. He was born on September 15, 1943 in Camden, NY and was the son of Joseph and Kathryn Hite.
Bob enjoyed going for rides with his best friend and companion Sam, his dog. He loved the outdoors and...
Lisa M. DeVeronica
Dec 25, 2024
Lisa M. DeVeronica, 58, of Clay, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Lisa was born on January 3, 1966, in Minoa, NY the daughter of the late Natalino and Pierrina (Paniccia) DeVeronica. Lisa was a loving mother of three and loved art, gardening, beautiful skies, driving, her pets and putting a smile on everyone's...
Mary E. Wolfe
Dec 25, 2024
Mary Wolfe, 70, of Syracuse, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Mary was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Evelyn (Irving) and Joseph Galster. She graduated from St. John the Baptist High School and later from Central City Business Institute. Mary worked several years as a Stenographer for Onondaga County Probation Department.
In addition to her parents, Mary...
William J. "Bill" Camp
Dec 25, 2024
William J. "Bill" Camp, 78, of Brewerton NY, found peace on 25 Dec 2024. Bill was born Nov. 16, 1946, to Ralph B. and Dorothy E. (Roach) Camp Jr. of Syracuse and grew up in the Valley. After graduating from Onondaga Valley Academy, he spent (36 years) at Niagara Mohawk working as a High Voltage Cable Splicer in the subway...
Leonard E. Cormier III
Dec 24, 2024
Leonard E. Cormier III, passed away on December 24, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in Syracuse, NY on January 19, 1942.
Leonard was a member of The American Legion Post #1 in Cicero, NY. He was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC.
He worked in various capacities before becoming a member of the Chittenango...
Jacquelyn R. Ramirez
Dec 24, 2024
Jacquelyn R. Ramirez, 58, of Syracuse, passed away suddenly at her home on Knolltop Terrace on December 24, 2024. Jacquelyn was born in Syracuse, New York on July 14, 1966 to Joe and Judy Tucci.
Jacquelyn practiced Reiki as a Master and teacher. She had many friends, and a great sense of humor. She worked at USA Relay for many years...
Brian Maines
Dec 24, 2024
Brian Maines, 60, of Syracuse, passed away December 24, 2024.
Brian was born in Syracuse, New York on December 10, 1964 to Lynn Maines and Mary Jane Maines Goodnow. He worked as an interior and exterior house painter, a cook for various restaurants and worked for CNY Meals on Wheels for some time. He enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with his...
Joan Blasdell Murphy
Dec 24, 2024
Joan Blasdell Murphy, age 86, of Warrensburg, NY, was called to heaven on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, in Syracuse, NY. She was born March 31, 1938, in Fort Ann, NY, the daughter of the late Elmer Jay and Gertrude (Needham) Blasdell. She was the youngest of 5 children, predeceased by her brothers Corliss, Walter and Arthur, and beloved sister,...
Barbara J. Scheel
2024
Barbara J. Scheel, 72, of Syracuse, passed away on December 24, 2024.
Barbara was born in Syracuse, New York, on January 26, 1952, to Herbert and Gertrude VanArnam.
In her free time, she enjoyed playing Bingo, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert VanArnam; her mother, Gertrude (VanDusen) VanArnam; her sister,...
Kevin Daniel Ventura
Dec 23, 2024
Kevin Daniel Ventura, 68, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse. Kevin was born in Syracuse on February 22, 1956 son of Daniel and Georgia Ventura and grew up in the North Syracuse area. Kevin was a softball player in his early years. He also enjoyed bowling, camping and hockey. He started his employment...
Barbara H. Burgmeier
Dec 23, 2024
Barbara H. Burgmeier, 95, of Liverpool, NY, went to be with her husband, Lester; daughter, Carol June and granddaughter, Pamela Brown on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Mildred and C. Kenneth Hammond. In 1950, she married Lester Burgmeier and they were married 64 years until his passing in 2014. She was a...
Debora J. Byrns
Dec 22, 2024
Debora J. Byrns, 69, of Clay, passed away at Loretto with family by her side, after a brief illness on December 22, 2024. Debora was born in Syracuse, New York on March 29, 1955 to Robert and Donna Byrns.
Debora retired from Wegmans after several years of employment. She was an avid reader, huge fan of Stephen King novels, and scary...
Marilyn A. Hunter
Dec 22, 2024
Marilyn A. Hunter, 80, of Camillus, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Marilyn was born in Syracuse, New York on December 12, 1944 to Herbert and Virginia Arns.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, John Hunter; parents, Herbert and Virginia Arns; and brother, Anthony Arns.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Michael Hunter and Brian...
Linda Dacey
2024
Linda K. Dacey of Clay, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2024.
Linda, the wife of recently deceased John (Mike) Dacey and daughter of Clarence (Emil) and Leona Muench, is survived by her sons John (Mickey) and Troy, grandsons Dustin and Gregory, granddaughter Zoe, her great-grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Linda was the last surviving sibling...
Chester E. Bessey
2024
Today we celebrate my father-in-law, Chester Everett Bessey. And it's awesome that it's this time of year because I spent the best Christmas' of my adult life with Dave, Chet and my mother-in-law Irene and of course our son David.
They would have been married 66 years on March 14th, 2025. That's quite an accomplishment. They met when Chet was in...
