Kathleen P. Turnes
May 30, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Kathleen P. Turnes on May 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving children. Kathleen, 76, was born on June 25,1946 to the late Harold and Mary Ellen Putman of Johnstown, NY. Kathy graduated from Albany Medical School as a registered nurse and helped bring babies into this world for...
John L. Page
May 29, 2023
John Lee Page, 78, of Liverpool passed away on May 29, 2023. He was born in Massena, NY on November 10, 1944 to the late Leonard and Hazel (Perry) Page.John was a graduate of Potsdam State and also attended Syracuse University. He was employed by Massena Central School District as an elementary school teacher. He was passionate about helping his...
Doris Vakula
May 28, 2023
Doris Vakula, 96, of North Syracuse, passed away on Sunday May 28th, at her home. Doris was born in Newark Valley, NY on November 8, 1926. Doris was an honor student through school and was a volunteer teacher in her high school and later received her Nursing Degree in 1948. Doris was predeceased by her husband George in 2014. She...
James E. Abare
May 28, 2023
James E. Abare, 86, formerly of Redfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28th. He was born in Paul Smiths, NY to the late Eugene and Ada Abare. James graduated from Saranac Lake High School where he met his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia. He spent two years in the U.S. Army, some of which he was stationed in...
Elaine M. Schaefer
May 27, 2023
Elaine M. Schaefer, 79, of North Syracuse, passed away May 27, 2023. Elaine was born in Plattsburgh, New York on June 7, 1943 to the late Basil and Dorothy Duquette. Elaine graduated in the class of 1961 at Plattsburgh High School and she retired from AT&T, Charleston, West Virginia. She was an avid sports fanatic cheering on Syracuse Orange &...
Barbara M. Olson
May 26, 2023
Barbara M. Olson, 76, of Nedrow passed away on May 26, 2023 after a long illness. Barb was born in Chicago, Il and grew up in Bedford, MA. She graduated from Ithaca College with a BA in Physical Education. Upon graduation, she began her teaching career at Onondaga Central High School where she was a pioneer starting women's high school...
Robert James Mittower
May 25, 2023
Robert "Mitty" James Mittower, 76, of Rome, passed away May 25, 2023. Mitty was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1947. He graduated from Patton Masonic Trade School before retiring from the United States Air Force after serving in Vietnam. He was an avid roller skater, and ASA mechanic. He loved gardening and bird watching on his deck....
Debora A. Miller
May 24, 2023
Debora A. Miller, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on May 24, 2023 after bravely fighting kidney disease for many years. Debora was born in Syracuse, New York on June 25, 1953 to Joseph and Frances Cahalan. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School, class of 1972. Debora retired from Porter Elementary School, where she was employed as a lunch aid...
Betty A. Abrams
May 24, 2023
Betty A. Abrams, 96, of East Syracuse, passed away May 24, 2023. Betty was born in Watertown, New York on January 10, 1927 to Harold and Mildred Busler. Betty retired from Bel Air Laundromat, Syracuse. She was a member of the Twin and Triplets Club for over 50 years. Betty was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed spending quality time...
Lawrence A. Wilcox
May 24, 2023
Lawrence A. "Butch" Wilcox, 80 of North Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. Born in Syracuse, NY to the late Harold and Dorothy Wilcox.He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a tractor trailer driver for over 25 years for P&C Foods. He loved...
Tonya L. Deshane
May 23, 2023
Tonya L. DeShane, 54, of North Syracuse passed away on May 23, 2023. She was born in Syracuse on April 15, 1969 to Sandra and Melvin DeShane.Tonya had an infectious laugh and a passion for music. She loved her children deeply and was so proud of them.She is predeceased by her mother, Sandra DeShane.Tonya is survived by her father Melvin...
Albert E. Camerota
May 23, 2023
Albert E. Camerota, 40, of Clay passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Albert was born in Oswego, NY on August 3, 1982. He is the son of Albert Camerota and Robin Bardin. Albert was employed at CMB Renovations. Albert was predeceased by his father, Albert. Albert's children remember him as a strong man with an abundant heart! The memory...
Ann P. Woodroe
May 23, 2023
Ann P. Woodroe, 78, of Liverpool, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born in Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY to the late Caroline and Andrew Perkins. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Marc; sisters, Pat Shuhart and Carol Wagar; sisters-in-law, Lauren (Jim) Christian and Deb (Doug) Varcoe; brother-in-law, Joe Schiff and many...
Mary Catherine Theen
May 22, 2023
Mary C. Theen, 76, of Liverpool, passed away May 22, 2023. Mary was born in Syracuse, New York on August 18,1946 to the late Eugene and Doris Van Patten. A graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes and Cathedral Academy, Mary was active in her earlier years with the American Legion and DAV Auxiliaries. Mary spent the last 15 years residing...
John Witteman
May 21, 2023
John Witteman, 64, of Minoa NY, passed away at home on May 21, 2023. He was born in Syracuse NY, to Malcolm and Lorraine Witteman. John was a graduate of Cicero High School. He worked at Small Engine Repair, as an auto mechanic before following in his fathers footsteps and became a tile man.He was a great storyteller who could...
Patricia E. Krick
May 21, 2023
Patricia E. Krick, 87, of Cicero, died peacefully with her family by her side on May 21, 2023. Patricia was born in Syracuse, New York on April 11, 1936 to the late John and Agnes Carolin. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip James (Jim), siblings, Jack (Shirley) Carolin, Mary (Floyd) Dunham, Shirley (Querino) Liberatore, Joan (Frances) King, James (Pat)...
Betty A. Scriven
May 21, 2023
Betty Ann (VanNess) Scriven, 76, of Cicero, NY, passed away on May 21st, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. She was born December 12, 1946, to Raymond and Lillian VanNess in Glens Falls, NY.Betty attended Colonie High School, and then obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing degree. She worked as an LPN at St. Clare's Hospital for over two decades,...
Thomas S. Chase
May 20, 2023
Thomas S. "Tom" Chase, 88, formerly of Cicero, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on May 20, 2023, in Apache Junction, AZ. He was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on March 23, 1935 son of the late Donald and Olga Chase. Tom retired from Niagara Mohawk, Syracuse, NY. Tom and his wife, Phyllis enjoyed traveling the world and by far to...
Laura J. Tufenkjian
May 19, 2023
Laura Tufenkjian, 97, passed away May 19th after a 3-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Laura never met a stranger. Adored by all who knew her, always kind and caring, she was one of the most selfless women anyone could ever meet. A daughter of Armenian immigrants Jack and Elise Keledjian, Laura grew-up in Liverpool, raised her family in North Syracuse...
Francis L. Redhead
May 18, 2023
Francis L. Redhead, 79, of Brewerton, passed away on Thursday May 18, 2023. Francis was born in Syracuse on November 19, 1943 the son of the late Edward and Mildred Redhead. Francis retired from Crouse Hinds. Francis was predeceased by his siblings; Louise Redhead, Richard Redhead, Joyce Baker, Russell Redhead, Patricia Redhead, Donna Redhead and Dorene Redhead. He is survived...
