Mary V. Durfey
Feb 11, 2017
Mary V. Durfey passed away peacefully on Saturday. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert; daughter, Karen Jacobs; sister in law, Shirley Jacobs and several nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by, brothers, James (Elmie) Jacobs, Donald (Berniece) Jacobs, Freeman Jacobs, Robert Jacobs; sister, Agnes Bero and Florence Thomas. Visitation will take place Thursday, 1-5...
Rosario A. Tierno
Feb 11, 2017
Rosario A. Tierno, 69 of Fulton, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born on June 11, 1947 to the late Pietro and Elsie Tierno. He was a wonderful husband, best friend, father and grandfather. Rosario is survived by his loving wife, Edwina of 30 years; six children, Donald, James, Kim, Jeanmarie, John and Nicole; twelve grandchildren, Donald, Rebekah, Anna, Josh,...
Wava June Douglass
Feb 9, 2017
Wava June Douglass, 98 of North Syracuse passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Auburn, NY on October 23, 1918 to the late H.S. Burgess and Florence Gardner. She was an avid mystery reader, loved spending time at the cottage on Owasco Lake and was a huge SU basketball fan. Survivors include her two children, Susan and Gary...
Phyliss Y. Heels
Feb 7, 2017
Phyliss Y. Heels passed away on February 7th. Born in Oswegatchie, NY, she graduated from Vocational High School in Syracuse, where she would walk from downtown to the west side every day.She was employed with Sears for most of her career as a retail sales person. Phyliss was always most happy when she was at Sandy Pond with her grandchildren...
John Michael O'Connor
Feb 7, 2017
John M. O'Connor of Clay NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 7th. He was born on June 16, 1933 in Syracuse NY. John was a graduate of CBA and Syracuse University (aeronautical engineering). His professional career included projects at Bell Helicopter as well Wright Patterson Air Force Base (engineering lab) as an officer in the US Air Force. John...
Linda Pesce
Feb 7, 2017
Linda R. Pesce, 63, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday with loving family by her side. Linda was born on July 26, 1953 the daughter of John and Joan M. (Credno) Pesce. Linda enjoyed birdwatching, woodworking and was a devoted animal lover. She was employed as a secretary at Syracuse University in the High Energy Physics Dept.Linda is survived by...
Frank Marani Jr.
Feb 6, 2017
Frank "JR" Marani, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. Frank was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughters, Brenda and Linda; 4 beautiful granddaughters, Ashley, Amanda, Kalyn and Cassy; 1 great grandson, Mikey; sister in law, Elke (Roger); special nephew Ronnie and niece Elke. No services will be held per Frank's...
Lois M. Peyer
Feb 5, 2017
Lois M. Peyer, 73, of Liverpool passed away on Sunday with loving family by her side. Lois was born on September 7, 1943 in Donnellson, Iowa the daughter of the late Harvey and Iva Davis. Lois enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Lois was one to never miss out on special events with her family. She...
Michael J. Teachout
Feb 5, 2017
Michael J. Teachout, 53 of Liverpool, passed away peacefully surrounded by his sister and friends. Born on March 16, 1963 to the late Arnol and Angelica (Roupas) Teachout. He loved to hunt and fish, enjoyed attending hockey games and was a true gift to mankind. Survivors include his sister, Sophia Wales and brother, James Teachout; several cousins and many friends....
Robert J. Williams
Feb 5, 2017
Robert J. Williams, 58, passed away on Sunday.He worked for the City of Syracuse DPW and Bernie Bus as a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed listening to the oldies, working on cars and being an all-around handy man. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Rita...
Sheila A. Kuryla
Feb 4, 2017
Sheila A. Kuryla, 65, of Liverpool, passed away on Saturday. Sheila was employed for several years at St. Joseph's Hospital and most recently at Fresenius. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her animals and grandchildren. She was predeceased by three siblings.Sheila is survived by her husband of 46 years, Francis; three children, Tracey (Michael) Damon, William (Kate) Kuryla and...
Sherwood F. Peters Jr.
Feb 3, 2017
Sherwood F. Peters Jr, gentlemen farmer, earth mover, and decorated tractor trailer driver born 12/24/36 in Bethel, NY died Friday Feb 3rd in his Spafford "Home on the Hill". He was a wonderful critic of his beloved family, wife Hattie (Cook), daughters; Cynthia deceased (Lance Henderson) and Shari (Peter) Henderson. Much loved were his precious grandchildren; Jeremy (Suzanne) Henderson, Jenifer...
Anthony J. Butera
Feb 3, 2017
Anthony J. Butera, 58, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday after a long illness. Tony enjoyed coaching pop warner football for the Mattydale Vikings. He was an avid RC car and NASCAR enthusiast. Tony was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Rosemary Butera. He is survived by his son, Christopher (Jessica) Butera; sister, Tina Dischiave; brother, Corky (Jane)...
Vernon E. Slater
Feb 2, 2017
Vernon E. Slater, 78, of Liverpool, passed away on Monday with his family by his side. Vernon served in the US Navy. He owned and operated Vern Slater Roofing and Remodeling. Vernon is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jennie; four children, Bob (Cathy) Burton, John (Sevil) Slater, Rosa Gale and Dan (Ann) Slater; eleven grandchildren and five...
Ian W. Pratt
Feb 2, 2017
Ian W. Pratt, 42 who was a lifelong Syracuse resident, passed away suddenly on Wednesday night. Born on June 10, 1974 in Scranton, PA to Wayne Pratt and Joanne Noone Bode. He had a passion for crafting handmade Irish Fighting and Shillelagh sticks. Ian was an avid reader and had a wide spectrum of various genres including Irish History and...
Judith A. Cairns
Feb 1, 2017
Judith A. (Judi) Cairns, 63 of East Syracuse, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on February 1 following a brief illness.She is survived by her twin brother Stephen (Joanne) Cairns, her sister Joyce (Hank) Miles, nieces Kelli Cairns; Melissa Dickens, (Jonathan); Jessica (Joseph) Chmielewski; and Stacey Cairns and her great nieces Emma and Julia...
Donald J. Kriesel, Jr.
Feb 1, 2017
Donald J. Kriesel Jr. went home to be with the Lord on 2/1/2017.We are celebrating the fact that he is with his Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ. Don worked at CNY Centro for over 25 years. He loved working, as it connected him to people. He loved his family, fellow saints, friends and co-workers. Don saw all relationships as an...
Gloria J. Cummings
Feb 1, 2017
Gloria J. Cummings, 79 of Camillus, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1938 to the late Frank and Ethel (Gallagher) Darrow. She loved to cook, crocheting, sew, spending time with her family. Gloria was a passionate Elvis Presley fan and she followed that passion to Graceland. Survivors include her 2 children; Penny...
Patricia Anne Quinn
Jan 31, 2017
Patricia A. Quinn of Syracuse passed away Tuesday January 31, 2017. Born May 12, 1951 in Syracuse, NY the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia Pickett. She attended St. Anthony of Padua and West Genesee High School. Survived by sons, Craig (Rita) Quinn of Cape Coral FL, Anthony J. Losurdo and Alexander Cross of Syracuse, NY Sisters, Deborah Parker...
Harold L. Sternberg
Jan 31, 2017
Harold L. Sternberg, 92, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 31st. Harold served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He retired from the insurance business and finished his career at Onondaga Community College. Harold was an outdoorsman; he especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He also loved spending time at his camp in Redfield with family and...
