Amy Lynn Mattes
Aug 15, 2023
Amy Lynn Mattes, 62, of North Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Upstate University. Amy was born in Syracuse on June 23, 1961 to Michael and June Denka. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Mattes, daughter, Erica (David) Manzano, son, Joshua Mattes, grandchildren, Vanessa, David, Sophia, two brothers, Chris Denka and Michael (Bonnie) Denka. Visitation...
Cecelia Rose (Podgorski) Taggart
Aug 15, 2023
Cecelia Rose (Podgorski) Taggart, 77, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, August 15th with her son by her side. Cecelia was born in Syracuse to the late Laura and Michael Podgorski. She attended Sacred Heart School in the Syracuse Diocese and resided all of her life on the West end. She worked at 100 Madison Corporation, being part of the...
Geoffrey T. Gantter
Aug 15, 2023
Geoffrey T. "Geoff" Gantter, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at Loretto Nursing Home, Geoffrey was born in Syracuse on December 12, 1940 son of the late Raymond and Rietta Gantter. He served in the US Air Force from 1962-66 and was self-employed as a commercial artist for over 50 years. He is survived by his...
Dorian Smith
Aug 14, 2023
Dorian Smith, 61, of Syracuse, passed away August 14, 2023. Dorian was born in Syracuse, New York on March 23, 1962. He proudly served in the United States Army. Dorian had an adventurous soul and always lived life to the fullest. He now joins his mother, Joan in heaven, whom preceded him in death. Dorian is survived by, two daughters,...
Larry M. Zajas
Aug 14, 2023
Larry Michael Zajas, 69, of Watertown, passed away August 14, 2023. Larry was born in Watertown, New York on June 27, 1954 to the late Joseph and Matilda Zajas. Larry attended Watertown High School and graduated from Jefferson Community College. His first job was at the Burrville Cider Mill and then he enlisted and served with the U.S Navy in...
Antonino Alfredo Sortino
Aug 14, 2023
Antonino "Freddy" Alfredo Sortino, 66, of Syracuse, passed away August 14, 2023. Antonino was born on July 27, 1957 to the late Ferdinando and Concetta Sortino. Freddy was born in Villafranca, Sicula, Provincia di Agrigento, Sicilia. He moved to Utica, NY as a young boy. He attended St. Mary of Mount Carmel grammar school and Utica Free Academy. Freddy partnered...
Joel Bieganowski
Aug 13, 2023
Joel Bieganowski, 58, of Baldwinsville-Lysander, passed away on August 13, 2023. Joel worked at Crucible Steel. He was a longtime member of AA and he volunteered with Believer's Chapel. Joel was a strong willed, opinionated man who also had a kind, gentle and loving heart. He can be credited with helping others find their own sobriety. He enjoyed watching John...
Kevin W. Dupra
Aug 13, 2023
Kevin W. Dupra, 61 of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born in Syracuse, NY on March 12, 1962 to Wayne and Kathleen Dupra.He loved fixing cars, racing cars, bringing his family to the racetrack, enjoying cooking on the grill and having a good fire.He is survived by his mother, Kathleen; children, Christopher (Ashely)...
Ruth M. Landherr
Aug 13, 2023
Ruth M. Landherr, 73, of Syracuse, passed away August 13, 2023. Ruth was born in Kingston, New York on December 12, 1949 to Roy and Winifred Hahn Summers. Ruth was employed with CSD, Syracuse, for 26 years as a TTY Operator. She was a free spirit that knew how to have a good time, especially when it came to her...
Carol A. Bell
Aug 13, 2023
Carol A. Bell, 84 of Clay, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Born in Syracuse on February 12, 1939 to the late George and Anna Remon.She loved golfing, SU sports, gardening, cooking and spending time boating and at camp.Carol is survived by her children, Maelynn Sposato, Robert (Lisa) Sposato Jr., Deidra (Gary) Brennan and Jeff (Nicole) Bell; grandchildren,...
Nesbitt H. Coker
Aug 12, 2023
Nesbitt Horace Coker passed August 12, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 75. Survivors: daughter, Whitney (Ernest) Floyd; sons, Steven Johnson and Shalamar Coker and a host of grandchildren; his siblings; Spurgeon Coker, Lee (Iola) Coker, Colleen Coker, Alfred (Evelyn) Coker, James (Myong) Coker along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives...
Anthony John Seifert
Aug 12, 2023
Anthony John Seifert, 73, of Sandy Creek, passed away peacefully August 12, 2023. Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 8, 1949 to Matthew and Catherine Seifert. During his childhood he enjoyed vacationing in Bennington, Vermont with his family in the home they later moved into. He thrived there forming many close friendships. Upon graduating from Mount Anthony...
Bonita Phoenix
Aug 12, 2023
Bonita Phoenix, 76, of Syracuse, passed away August 12, 2023. Bonita was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on May 17, 1947 to Alfred and Barbara Palmer. She attended the old Drury High School. Bonita knew how to have a good time. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward...
Angeline Burke
Aug 12, 2023
Angeline Josephine Burke, 90, of North Syracuse, passed away August 12, 2023. Angeline was born in Syracuse, New York on March 18, 1933 to the late Albert and Asunta Cretarola. She was an excellent cook, and loved spending time with her family most of all. She played Bunco with her friends and never said no to volunteering at St Rose...
Sandra Lee Tillman
Aug 12, 2023
Sandra L Tillman of Cicero, NY passed away on Saturday August 12th at St. Josephs Hospital with her family by her side.She was born in Syracuse on June 30, 1951 to the late Raymond Krahl and Clara Dotterer. She attended Henninger High School.Sandra married Curtis Tillman on November 9, 1968.She worked for many years at the Big Dip in North...
Judith E. Moreland
Aug 12, 2023
Judith E. "Judy" Moreland, 74, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Central Park Nursing Home with her husband by her side. Judy was born in Syracuse on July 10, 1949 daughter of the late John and Mary Moriarty. Judy received her RN from St. Joseph's School of Nursing through Lemoyne College. She retired from Unity Mutual...
Jennie Ann (Nadenko) Bench
Aug 11, 2023
A woman made of love, Jennie Ann (Nadenko) Bench, 88, of Cicero, died early morning on August 11th, 2023 at her home surrounded by loving family. Jennie was born in Syracuse on September 12, 1934 daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Nadenko. Jennie was a devoted stay at home mom caring for her children and grandchildren. Later in life...
Thomas B. Hofmann
Aug 9, 2023
Thomas B. Hofmann, 80 of North Syracuse, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born in Syracuse, NY on September 16, 1942 to the late Bradley and Thelma Hofmann.He loved fishing with his grandchildren, enjoying spending time with his family and loved his dog, Zoey.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan; children, Kristine (Jim)...
Robert K. Schad
Aug 9, 2023
Robert "Bob" K. Schad, 75, of North Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, August 9th. Bob was born in Syracuse on May 11, 1948 son of the late Norbert and Dorothy Schad. He was self-employed in the Syracuse Area. Bob served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He was also a volunteer member of the Cicero Fire Dept....
Jacob Lee Cummins
Aug 7, 2023
Jacob Lee Cummins, passed away August 7, 2023. Jacob was born in Syracuse, New York on August 7, 2023 to Anthony and Ann Cummins. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Phyllis Cummins and Mary Cobb; great grandfather Kenny Murray; uncle, Kevin Cummins. Jacob is survived by his parents, Anthony and Ann Cummins; siblings, Danielle (Christian Guzman), Jay, Justin, Amanda...
