Edna Cecile Chovan
Jun 4, 2023
Edna Cecile (Valloze) Chovan passed away June 4, 2023 after a prolonged illness. She was born to the late Giachino (Jack) and Isabelle (Belle) Valloze on July 25, 1939 in Cohoes, NY.Edna was a graduate of the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York with a 4 year degree in teaching. She worked for NY Telephone and Crouse Hinds,...
Glenn R. Chamberlain
Jun 4, 2023
Glenn "Bob" R. Chamberlain, 87, of Canastota, formerly of Shaver Ave in North Syracuse, passed away June 4, 2023. Bob was born and raised in the Lacona area on August 11, 1935 to Glenn and Doris Chamberlain. Bob was 1953 graduate of Sandy Creek High School where he played the trumpet in the school marching band as well as baseball...
John F. Marsala
Jun 4, 2023
John F. Marsala's, 68, journey on this earth came to an end June 4, 2023.John was born in Canastota, NY on November 13, 1954 to Glenn and Margaret (Stacy) Marsala. John spent most of his life in the Oneida, NY area where he raised his three older sons - John, Keith, and Jason. In the mid-90s, John moved to the...
Kevin R. Waack
Jun 3, 2023
Kevin Rudolf Waack, 64, of Cicero, passed away June 3, 2023. Kevin was born in Syracuse, New York on May 4, 1959 to the late Robert and Irmagarde Waack. He loved golfing, and working on cars. He was a fun loving person and volunteered for the East Syracuse Parks and Recreation. Kevin was very hard working and liked to keep...
Ellen Christine Pratt
Jun 2, 2023
Ellen Christine Pratt, 88, of Liverpool, passed away June 2, 2023. Ellen was born in Fulton, New York on October 6, 1934 to the late Alfred and Elva Bedell. Ellen enjoyed going to lunch with her "80's Girls", working out, and attending bingo. She never knew a stranger, and always had something nice to say. Ellen always remembered birthdays, holidays,...
Michael A. Wilmot
Jun 2, 2023
Michael A. "Willy" Wilmot, 57, of Liverpool passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2023. He was born in Syracuse on March 13, 1966 to Roland and Helen Wilmot.Michael served in the United States Army from 1988 to 1993. He was a Volunteer Fire Fighter at Taunton Fire Dept., and worked at Dot Foods for over 20 years. He had a...
Solomon Williams, Jr.
May 31, 2023
Solomon Williams Jr., 76, of Syracuse, passed away May 31, 2023. Solomon was born in Jackson, Mississippi on September 4, 1946.Solomon was an active man in his community. He always enjoyed working with his hands, whether building something or landscaping. He was faithful to Atonement Lutheran Church for over 40 years. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors and...
James Vincenzo Grispino
May 31, 2023
James "Vincenzo" Grispino, 79, of Syracuse passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1943 in Campo Felice Providence Di Parlemo, Sicily to the late Giuseppe and Theresa Grispino.James was a Union Painter for 10 years, and a Landlord most of his life. He successfully completed his mandatory military service in Italy. He came to...
James R. Brady
May 31, 2023
James R. Brady, 52, of Central Square passed away May 31, 2023, at his home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. James was born in Syracuse, New York on March 2, 1971, to James P. Brady and Judith C. Donath.James was employed by PepsiCo for over 25 years. In his free time, he enjoyed...
Edward R. Griffin
May 31, 2023
Edward R. Griffin, 73, of Cicero passed away on May 31, 2023. He was born in Syracuse on May 26, 1950.Ed was a proud Navy Veteran. He belonged to his local American Legion Post #1297 in Cicero. For many years, he was an avid ham radio operator. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and visits with his daughter and grandchildren.He was predeceased...
Barbara M. (Pfendler) Laflamme
May 31, 2023
Barbara M. (Pfendler) LaFlamme was 86 when she passed on May 31, 2023. She was surrounded by family. She was born in Rome, NY and lived most of her life in the Syracuse area.Barbara worked as an underwriter for CNA Insurance for many years and retired as a supervisor.She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and traveling. Most of all, she enjoyed...
Alice G. Fuzfa
May 30, 2023
Alice G. Fuzfa, 77, of Oneonta, previously of Syracuse and Wells Bridge passed away on May 30, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Alice was born in Cobleskill, New York on February 9, 1946 to the late Howard and Dorothy Graham. Alice retired from Kings Laboratory after many years as a factory laborer. In her free time, Alice...
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...
