John A. Basar Jr.
Dec 26, 2008
John A. Basar Jr.December 26, 2008John A. Basar Jr., 61, Buffalo, NY, passed away Friday at Francis House after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his two children, Myra Basar and Lena (Joe) King ; one grandson, Connor Joseph; three sisters, Jo Ann Riker, Jackie Howl, Judy Basar, his former wife, Deborah (Whitney) Basar. John was predeceased by his...
Robert G. Shuster
Dec 25, 2008
Robert G. "Useless" ShusterDecember 25, 2008Robert G. "Useless" Shuster, 69, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday. He retired from Crouse Hinds. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Gerry; brothers, Jimmy and Jerry. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Karen McQuillan-Shuster; 2 sons, Scott and Bill (Laurel) Shuster; a granddaughter, Brooke; 3 siblings, Jack, Butch and Sue;...
George A. Mcloughlin
Dec 21, 2008
George A. McLoughlinDecember 21, 2008George A. McLoughlin, 76, of Clay, passed away Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness, with his family by his side. He was born in Utica, the son of Arthur and Ruth McLoughlin and graduated summa cum laude from Utica College with a BA in Accounting. He retired in 1990 as a Chief Examiner...
Valora Myers
Dec 19, 2008
Valora "Lorrie" J. MyersDecember 19, 2008Valora "Lorrie" J. Myers, 57, of Jamesville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday at home. She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She graduated from St. Anthony of Padua High School and worked for CNA Insurance Co. for many years and most recently at Broadspire. She cherished the time spent with her...
Helen M. Gilinsky
Dec 18, 2008
Helen M. GilinskyDecember 18, 2008Helen M. Gilinsky, 90, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday. Helen worked for the Syracuse University Film Library and retired in 1985 with 22 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Leon; a son, Philip Gilinsky; 3 daughters, Phyllis (Thomas) Cosentino, Audrey (Chris) LaPoint, Nancy Olson; 7 grandchildren, Christina, Andrea, Laura, Kristy,...
Richard Yackel Sr.
Dec 17, 2008
Richard Yackel Sr.December 17th, 2008 Richard "Dick" Yackel Sr., 86, of Syracuse passed away on Wednesday. A lifelong resident of the Valley, he retired with 47 years of service from Tompkins Bros. He was predeceased by a sister and a brother. He is survived by Vera, his wife of 66 years, children Richard Jr., Lin, and Kurt (Joan) Yackel, and...
Elizabeth M. Denman
Dec 16, 2008
Elizabeth M. DenmanDecember 16, 2008Elizabeth M. Denman, 87, of Jamesville passed away Tuesday. Born in Ithaca, she retired from Price Chopper and was a member of the One Parent Group and the Jamesville Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband, Raymond L. Denman.She is survived by her son; Scott H. (Denise) Denman, two daughters; Patricia Vandewalker, Deborah Rae (David)...
Charles (Chuck) Creno
Dec 15, 2008
Charles (Chuck) CrenoDecember 15, 2008Charles (Chuck) Creno, 42, of North Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 15, 2008. He was truck driver and he loved racing at ESTA Race Way. He was predeceased by his father, Basil (Chuck) Creno.He is survived by his daughter, Adrianna Creno; his mother, Elizabeth Creno; a brother, Michael (Wendy) Creno; 2 sisters, Linda Hobbs and...
Patricia Belair
Dec 15, 2008
Patricia BelairDecember 15, 2008Patricia (Young) Belair, 69, of Bridgeport passed away Monday peacefully at her home with family, while holding hands with her granddaughter. Devoted wife, beloved mother and grandmother, she enjoyed "going where the warm winds blow", always told it like it was and left us with a lifetime of phrases and memories to cherish. Patricia is predeceased by...
Joan Lee White
Dec 14, 2008
Joan Lee WhiteDecember 14, 2008Joan Lee White, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday. She was a member of the North Syracuse Baptist Church and worked for the American Red Cross. Joan was a devoted wife and mother and lived her life as a true Christian, donating time to charities and helping others.Joan is survived by her husband of 50 years,...
Jane A. Lamica
Dec 14, 2008
Jane A. LamicaDecember 14, 2008Jane A. Lamica, 54, of Liverpool passed away Sunday at her home. Born in Syracuse she worked at City Opticians for 14 years. She is predeceased by her father, Stanley Bukowski. She is survived by her husband; Allen, three sons; Terry Bukowski, Allen Lamica, Timothy Lamica, her mother; Marie Bukowski, five brothers, 2 sisters and seven...
Vernon Abbott
Dec 11, 2008
Vernon AbbottDecember 11, 2008Vernon Abbott, 86, of Liverpool, passed away Thursday at the VA Medical Center. He is an Army Airforce Veteran of WWII. He was a self employed Auto mechanic in Manlius, Georgetown and Sherburne. He was an avid bird watcher and an antique car enthusiast. He also restored many antique cars for himself and his customers. He was...
Donald E. Schultz
Dec 11, 2008
Donald E. SchultzDecember 11, 2008Donald E. Schultz, 80, of Central Square passed away Thursday. Born in Syracuse, he was a WWII Veteran serving in the Coast Guard. Don retired as a typesetter. He was a life member of the American Legion and a member of the Knights of Columbus.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Schultz; 2...
Travis A. Bowles
Dec 10, 2008
Travis A. BowlesDecember 10, 2008Travis A. Bowles, 25, of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday. He is survived by his mother, Donna Ashley and friend Larry Bushnell; his father, Paul R. Bowles; brothers, Paul II (Sarah), Steven (Amber); a sister, Casie Bowles; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Ashley; paternal grandmother, Peg Bowles; guardian angel, Cyndi Ashley; 3 nephews, Paul Bowles III, Noah Bowles and...
Anna M. Kelley
Dec 9, 2008
Anna M. KelleyDecember 9, 2008Anna M. Kelley, 78, of Altmar, passed away Tuesday at Rosewood Heights. She retired from APW Schools with 10 years. Anna was a member of the Pulaski VFW Post 7289 Ladies Auxillary. She is predeceased by her husband, Edward F. Kelley Sr. December, 2007.She is survived by 3 sons, Edward Jr. (Linda), Gary (Joyce), and Clifford...
Ronald A. Weller
Dec 9, 2008
Ronald A. WellerDecember 9, 2008Ronald A. Weller, 64, of Liverpool passed away Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, he was a Printer with Dupli Graphics. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his grand kids.He is survived by his wife; Patricia (Evans) Weller, two stepsons; Patrick (Patricia) Sawyer and David Allen Sawyer, two nieces; Becky and Rhonda, a nephew; Scott and his grandchildren; Kayla,...
Joseph N. Yakencheck
Dec 7, 2008
Joseph N. YakencheckDecember 7, 2008Joseph N. Yakencheck, 84, of Cicero, passed away Sunday at his home. He retired from the Teamsters Local 317 with 25 years of service. Joseph is predeceased by his wife, Barbara and a son, Jeffery.He is survived by his two daughters, Janet M. Silkey and Ann M. Yakencheck; son, Joseph A. Yakencheck; several grandchildren, nieces and...
James F. Burns
Dec 5, 2008
James F. BurnsDecember 5, 2008James F. Burns, 82, of Brewerton, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. James was a veteran of WWII (Navy) and the Korean War (Army). He retired from GM in 1988 and was a member of the UAW. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 915, Lake Bonaparte Conservation Club, the Oneida Flyers...
Sheila Rabe Crowell
Dec 2, 2008
Sheila Rabe CrowellDecember 2, 2008Sheila Rabe Crowell, 59, of North Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at home, surrounded by loving family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 4, 1949, Sheila was a lifelong resident of North Syracuse, and worked as a private in-home caregiver for senior citizens. She loved spending time at her camp, fishing, planting flowers,...
Arthur Frank
Dec 1, 2008
Arthur FrankDecember 1, 2008Arthur Frank, 79, of Syracuse passed away Monday. Born in Georgetown, NY Arthur worked at Crouse Hinds and was a foundry steward for several years.He is survived by his two sons; Arthur Jr., Jeff Frank and four daughters; Debbie Hudson, Beverly Dantes, Penny Mutter and Patti Monday; Six grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren.Services will be held on Thursday...
