Obituaries

Robert E.€œSarge” Harp

Robert E.€œSarge” Harp

Dec 29, 2011

Robert E. "Sarge" HarpDecember 29, 2011Robert E. Harp, 79, of North Syracuse and Sarasota, Fl died Thursday, December 29 in Sarasota. Bob retired from Onondaga County in 1990 following 30 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff. Following retirement he worked for the Cicero and North Syracuse Police Departments. "Sarge" was a retired US Army veteran serving with the 1209th....

James €˜Jim’ Mcvicar

James €˜Jim’ Mcvicar

Dec 29, 2011

James 'Jim' McVicarDecember 29, 2011James McVicar, 72, of N. Syracuse, passed away on Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1939 in Glasgow, Scotland. On February 20, 1959 he was married to Annie Renaud. Jim and Annie came to the U.S. in 1965 with three children and worked at Industrial Fabricating for over 30 years retiring...

Karan M.(Butler) Mortell

Karan M.(Butler) Mortell

Dec 28, 2011

Karan M. (Butler) MortellDecember 28, 2011Karan M. (Butler) Mortell, 73, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home after battling breast cancer. She had fond memories of growing up in Cazenovia and enjoyed gardening. Karan was compassionate and had an amazing sense of humor. She is predeceased by her lifelong friend, Tom Mortell, November 12, 2011.She is survived by her...

Glenn E. Roberts

Glenn E. Roberts

Dec 26, 2011

Glenn E. RobertsDecember 26, 2011Glenn E. Roberts, 87, of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Bridgeport son of Elton and Laura Roberts. He retired from Robert H. Law Excavation and was a member of the Teamsters Local 317. Glenn loved to bowl, mow his lawn and plow...

Richard C. Duffy

Richard C. Duffy

Dec 25, 2011

Richard C. Duffy, 77, of Baldwinsville, New York died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at home. Born in Syracuse, New York he was the son of the late Andrew and Edna MacFarlane. Dick retired from Onondaga County Department of Social Services as Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator. He previously worked for the Town of Clay as their first full time Police Officer...

Patricia A. Stoneburner

Patricia A. Stoneburner

Dec 25, 2011

Patricia A. StoneburnerDecember 25, 2011Patricia Ann Stoneburner, 73, of Syracuse died Sunday at home. Pat retired from Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital. She volunteered for many years in the Family Room at Seymour School. Pat was an avid collector of apples. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Stoneburner who died in 2005.Surviving are daughters, Lorie (Ed Amlott) Newcombe and Lisa...

Erwin E. Broton

Erwin E. Broton

Dec 24, 2011

Erwin E. BrotonDecember 24, 2011Erwin E. "Pa" Broton, 82, of Clay died Saturday at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He retired from Genegraphics. Ed enjoyed golf, travelling and spending time with his family. Ed was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Erwin was predeceased by his wife Barbara Ann DePeyster Redhead Broton who died in...

Evelyn I. Szymeczak

Evelyn I. Szymeczak

Dec 23, 2011

Evelyn I. SzymeczakDecember 23, 2011Evelyn I. Szymeczak, 91, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard Szymeczak. She is survived by a daughter, Almeda Seaton; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be today, 12 noon at New comer Funeral Home, N. Syracuse. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt.

William B. Whidden

William B. Whidden

Dec 23, 2011

William B. Whidden, 82, of Brewerton, New York died Friday, December 23, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Bill retired from Ryder Truck Rental and Leasing, he previously worked for Boss-Linco. Following retirement, Bill continued working as an over the road truck driver. He had many interests and hobbies including, boating, NASCAR, airplanes and travelling. He was a US...

Eugenia A. Mchugh

Eugenia A. Mchugh

Dec 22, 2011

Eugenia A. McHughDecember 22, 2011Eugenia A. McHugh, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011. She worked for General Electric and retired in the mid 80's. Eugenia is predeceased by her husband, Emanuel J. McHugh; her son, Emanuel A. McHugh; and her daughter, Eugenie M. Fournier.She is survived by her son-in-law, Richard J. Fournier.Services will be Friday 1/6/2012, 10AM...

George J. Abel

George J. Abel

Dec 22, 2011

George J. AbelDecember 22, 2011George J. Abel, 91, of Rochester, passed away Thursday at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Navy.He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Esther; five sons, Thomas (Cheryl) of Manhattan Beach CA, John of Los Angeles, CA, Lawrence (Rachel) of San Diego, CA, Michael (Gina) of Liverpool,...

Emma L. Williams

Emma L. Williams

Dec 22, 2011

Emma L. WilliamsDecember 22, 2011Emma L. Williams, 77, of Syracuse died Thursday. She was predeceased by a son, Jonathan Smith, a daughter, Janice Smith and a granddaughter, Alicia Smith.Surviving are sons, Robert (Doris), Ronald (Addie) and Daniel (Michelle) Smith and Bruce (Emika) Williams; daughters, Carthleen Crawford, Mildred Campbell, Gladys Williams, Cora Dewberry, Vera (Arthur) Hines and Sheila Oliver; brothers, David...

Vito F. Maurillo

Vito F. Maurillo

Dec 21, 2011

Vito F. MaurilloDecember 21, 2011Vito F. Maurillo, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at the VA Medical Center of Syracuse, NY. Mr. Maurillo was born and raised on the north side of Syracuse, NY by his parents Joseph and Catherine Maurillo, along with 11 brothers and sisters (all predeceased). After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec 7, 1941, Vito...

John E. Becker, Jr.

John E. Becker, Jr.

Dec 19, 2011

John "Jack" Becker, Jr., 57, of Camillus, New York passed away Monday, December 19, 2011. He lived in the Syracuse area most of his life and was employed with The State of New York as a painter. He had a great love of cars, his boat and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by all who took...

Ralph J. Ellis

Ralph J. Ellis

Dec 19, 2011

Ralph J. Ellis, 64, of Brewerton, New York died Monday, December 19, 2011 at home. A life resident of the Syracuse area, he was the son of the late George and Evelyn Ives Ellis. Ralph owned and operated numerous businesses including Ellis Brothers Mobil, Creek Side Orchard and Cicero Family Restaurant and then worked in sales. Ralph was a Disabled...

Richard S. Petta, Sr.

Richard S. Petta, Sr.

Dec 19, 2011

Richard S. Petta, Sr., 65, of Liverpool, New York died peacefully Monday, December 19, 2011 at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, New York. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he was the son of the late, Joseph and Jane Petta. Richard was a decorated US Army Vietnam combat veteran, He provided military honors for fallen veterans as a bugler...

Robert S.€˜Bob’ French

Robert S.€˜Bob’ French

Dec 18, 2011

Robert S. 'Bob' FrenchDecember 18, 2011Robert S. 'Bob' French, 84, of Cicero went to be with his Lord on Sunday. He was born on July 15, 1927 in Highbridge, NY, son of William and Florence Knight French. He worked for Accurate Die Casting in Fayetteville for 44 years. He retired from Clark Concrete. Bob was a veteran of the U.S....

Carmella Townsend

Carmella Townsend

Dec 17, 2011

Carmella N. 'Mell' TownsendDecember 17, 2011Carmella N. 'Mell' Townsend, 40, passed away on Saturday at University Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 23, 1971 in Syracuse daughter of John and Barbara Townsend. She worked at Mama Nancy's. She loved and cherished her grandson, Caleb.Surviving are her life time companion, Walter Benedict, Sr., son...

Teresa Scatigno

Teresa Scatigno

Dec 16, 2011

Teresa ScatignoDecember 16, 2011Teresa Scatigno, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Friday. Born in Polignano A Mare, Italy, she came to America in 1962, lived in Astoria, Queens and Long Island. She moved to Syracuse to be with her son and daughter in law, in 2007 where she enjoyed music, family and friends. Teresa was extremely outgoing and loved people. She...

Robert K. Cross

Robert K. Cross

Dec 15, 2011

Robert K. CrossDecember 15, 2011Robert K. Cross, 55, Syracuse, passed away Thursday with his family at his side. He was a member of the Camillus Rod & Gun Club, enjoying hunting, fishing and was an avid bowler. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Amy and Joleen Cross; sons, Jacob Hart, Jonathan and Bobby Cross; stepson, Justin (Amie) Hart;...

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