Loretta E. Lesko
Aug 1, 2019
Loretta E. Lesko, 88, passed away on Thursday at Iroquois Nursing Home. Loretta was born and raised in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Adolf and Mary Griessel. She was a kind, compassionate & caring person with a great sense of humor. She was an avid reader & loved to bake. She was a birdwatcher and her favorite were...
Jean M. Curtis
Aug 1, 2019
Jean M. Curtis, 85, of Syracuse passed away on Thursday with her family by her side.Jean was a loving wife and mother, having spent much of her life raising her children. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert; their children, Jane Stuenzi, Robert (Kim) Curtis, Timothy (Terri) Curtis, Barbara Collins, Steven Curtis; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.Jean...
Joan F Richards
Aug 1, 2019
Joan Frances Richards, 82, of Liverpool, passed away August 1, 2019. Joan was born in Syracuse, New York on May 15, 1937 to the late John and Sophie Kuryla. She was very crafty and a spectacular cook. Joan was proud of her Polish heritage and her specialty was pierogies at Christmas time. She loved going to the casino and playing...
Janice Truesdale
Jul 30, 2019
Janice Truesdale, 82, a resident of Loretto for the past 2 years, went home to Jesus on July 30th. Born & raised in Rhode Island, she moved to Syracuse in the 60's with her husband. In her younger days, she was active in her church and several bowling leagues where she was awarded several trophies over the years. She had...
Judy D. Kimball
Jul 30, 2019
Judy D. Kimball passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday from a brain aneurysm at the age of 52. She was born in Ithaca, NY on March 4, 1967, the daughter of Larry S. Cooper and Sharon R. Wyllie. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1985 and received an Associates Degree in Science with Highest Honors and received a Curriculum Honor...
Linda S. Wakefield
Jul 30, 2019
Linda S. Wakefield, 65 of Peru, NY, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side. Born on July 16, 1954 to Maxwell "Bud" and Eunice "Kitty" Dragon. She received her Bachelor Degree at SUNY Plattsburgh in Elementary Education and her Masters at SUNY New Paltz in Early Childhood Development. She retired early from Sullivan County Head Start. She loved...
Arthur Coplon
Jul 29, 2019
Arthur Coplon, 84 of Syracuse, passed away peacefully. Born on October 24, 1934 to the late Jack and Edith (Heyman) Coplon. He graduated from Syracuse University with an Engineering Degree. He worked for General Electric for over 30 years. Survived by sister-in-law, Sandy Coplon of California; several nieces and nephews; best friend and companion for over 20 years, Joanne Robinson....
James L. Tice
Jul 25, 2019
James L. "Jim" of Oswego, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 25th, 2019 at Upstate Hospital. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Springfield, MA son of the late Clyde and Rachael Tice. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and sports. Jim was a machinist for Jefferson Smurfit for many years. Surviving are his wife Patricia of 50 years, daughter...
Roderick P. Forth
Jul 24, 2019
Roderick P. "Rick" Forth, 85, of Central Square, passed away on Wednesday at St. Camillus Nursing Home. He was born in Syracuse, on November 26, 1933, son of Charles and Millicent Forth. Roderick was a Machinist at J. E. Miller, Inc., East Syracuse, and served in the US Army during the Korean and Gulf Wars. Rick was an avid reader....
Josephine C. Fabian
Jul 24, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Josephine C. Fabian, 90, of North Syracuse. She touched many lives everyday with her kindness and loving gentle soul. Josephine lived a full life as a wonderful mother and homemaker to her family. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening and feeding the...
James W. Johnston
Jul 23, 2019
James W. Johnston, 69, loving husband of Patricia, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 23rd. He was born December 26, 1949, in Syracuse New York, to the late William G. Johnston and Ellen Conway Johnston. He attended West Genesee High School and was employed as a manager at Puralor Courier of East Syracuse, some years ago. Jim was...
John D. Johnson
Jul 23, 2019
John D. Johnson, 68, of Central Square, passed away on Tuesday. John was predeceased by his wife, Linda. He is survived by his children, Jonathan W. (Kim) Johnson, John (Tasha) Johnson and Jeffrey (Chade) Johnson; grandchildren, Isaiah, Jonathan, Elijah, Ishmael, Ameerah, Syncere, Jaedon, Keison, and Olivia; great-grandchildren, Jasiah, Kiylee, Jaleah, Zion, and Cain; lifelong friend, Carrie (Jack) Thomas; his dog,...
Umberto Antinarella
Jul 23, 2019
Umberto "Albert" Antinarella, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday.Born in Popoli, Italy to the late Cesare and Giovanna Antinarella, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1956. He began working at Consolidated Industries in 1963 until his retirement in 1997. Albert was an artist, he enjoyed drawing and oil painting.He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Rena; step-daughter, Crystal...
George F. Harrington
Jul 22, 2019
George Harrington, 63, passed away July 22, 2019. George loved classic country music, and was a performer since his teens. He and his brother Alvin won the Eastern States award for best duet in the early 70's. They traveled to Wheeling, West Virginia and performed on Jamboree USA several times. They were invited to become regulars on the Jamboree but...
Marybeth Fougnier
Jul 21, 2019
Marybeth Fougnier, 77, passed away on Sunday. Marybeth was born on March 3, 1942 the daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth Bishop. She was educated by the Fransican Nuns, Syracuse University and manager of Clinic at Syracuse VA Medical Center. Her family was her life. Marybeth also enjoyed camping in Old Forge and her many trips to Disney World....
Kenneth Pierce
Jul 21, 2019
Kenneth Pierce, 37, of Syracuse, passed away July 21, 2019. Kenneth was born in Fort Hood , Texas on June 6, 1982 to Sandra Pierce. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, riding his Harley, and most importantly spending time with his family and children. Kenneth is survived by his son, Kyle Baum; daughter, Khloe Baum; mother, Sandra Pierce; partner and mother...
John F. Blum
Jul 21, 2019
John F. Blum, 78 of Lafayette, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born on September 30, 1940 to the late Benjamin Blum and Ruth Cameron. He was a devoted farmer, loved auctions, fixing and repairing farming equipment and digging with his backhoe. He loved spending time chatting with his neighbors and family. He is survived by...
Frances D Ippolito
Jul 20, 2019
Frances D. Ippolito, 83, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family July 20, 2019. Fran was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on May 26, 1936 to the late William and Caroline Doherty. Fran retired from St. Joseph's Hospital in 2001 after 31 years as an LPN and continued part time with the Cardiovascular Group at North Medical Center until...
James W. Kellogg
Jul 20, 2019
James W. Kellogg, 77, of Central Square, passed away July 20, 2019. James was born in Altmar, New York on July 25, 1941 to the late Arthur and Helen Kellogg. James retired from New Process Gear after 30 years in 1994. He loved classic cars, horseshoes, music, and most importantly spending time with his family. James was preceded in death...
Grace Graves
Jul 19, 2019
Grace Graves, 67, of Central Square, passed away July 19, 2019. Grace was born in Syracuse, New York on October 27, 1951. Grace retired from NAPA Auto Parts in Syracuse after many years of service. She loved bowling, playing cards, horseshoes, and most importantly spending time with her family and friends. Grace was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine...
