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Jeffrey A. Kreis
Aug 23, 2024
Jeff passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his favorite place-the St. Lawrence River. He was born on August 20, 1963 in Syracuse. Known for his infectious personality, Jeff touched the lives of everyone he met, leaving people better than he found them. A talented artist, Jeff had a deep appreciation for art in all its forms and...
Darlene A. Butler
Aug 22, 2024
Darlene Butler, 73, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Syracuse. She was born on February 23, 1951, to Charles and Ethel. She spent her entire life in Syracuse.
Darlene was married on May 21, 1983, to Charles Butler, they went on to be married for 41 years. Darlene was a loving wife and mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many....
Alvin W. Nelson
Aug 22, 2024
Bishop Alvin W. Nelson, 73, of De Witt, passed away August 22, 2024. Alvin was born in Laurens, South Carolina on May 3, 1951 to Suff. Bishop Alvin and Dr. Mable Nelson.
Alvin received his associate’s degree from Aenon Bible College, and served in the United States Army as a Corporal. He later retired from Syracuse University. He was a Pastor...
Sharon E. Denton
Aug 22, 2024
Sharon E. Denton, of North Syracuse, passed away August 22nd, 2024. Sharon was born in Oswego, New York on February 13th 1948 to the late Richard And Louise Tompkins. In her youth she found her passion for music, playing the organ at various churches in Oswego. She graduated from Oswego High and went on to pursue her masters degree In...
Helen M. Coss
Aug 22, 2024
Helen M. Coss 82, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, August, 22, 2024.
She was predeceased by her husband, Wendell R. "Bob" Coss.
Helen is survived by her three children, Joseph (Dani) Coss, Dale (Belinda) Coss and Vicki Northrup; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Jean McCurty and brother, Frank Migdal and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August...
Marjorie A. "Marge" Stebbins
Aug 20, 2024
Marjorie A. “Marge” Stebbins, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024.
Born in Syracuse, Marge was one of five children born to the late Anthony and Marjorie (Burns) Neveldine.
She carried many fond memories of the years she worked, as branch manager, in the local banking industry. There, she developed and maintained strong and long-lasting...
Mary A. Vurraro
Aug 20, 2024
Mary Allen Guido Vurraro, 80, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2024 at her home in Baldwinsville. Mary grew up in Mattydale in a very close family and shared many happy memories. During her life she worked as a hair stylist and then at Ormonds and Kmart as the head of the jewelry dept. In her later years she enjoyed...
John T. Stefanko
Aug 18, 2024
John T. “JT” Stefanko, 73, of Syracuse, passed away August 18, 2024. John was born in Syracuse, New York on November 10, 1950 to John and Theresa Stefanko.
John retired from Empire Freezer, after many years of faithful employment, where he worked as a forklift operator. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. John was an avid outdoorsman.
He was...
Melba Elizabeth Meyer
Aug 17, 2024
Melba Elizabeth (Dufelmeier) Meyer, with the cross of Jesus before her closing eyes, died and was welcomed into her eternal home in heaven the evening of August 17, 2024.
The second of six children, Melba was born at home in Bluffs, IL on May 6, 1933. She grew up on her parents’ farm in Concord (Arenzville), IL where she helped her...
James E. Churchill
Aug 17, 2024
James E. Churchill, 94 years young, passed away unexpectedly at Upstate Hospital with family by his side on August 17th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 74 years, Joyce Churchill (Marks), his daughter Debra Capozzi (Churchill), and great-grandson Gabriel Schaffer.
James is survived by his daughters Brenda (Sarah Chapman) Churchill of Enosburg Falls, VT, and Sue...
Klaw Reh
Aug 15, 2024
Klaw Reh, a devoted husband and father, died On Thursday August 15, 2024.
Klaw Reh was born on January 1, 1973 in Shadaw, Burma, to Na Reh and Htay Mo.
Klaw came to Thailand to escape oppression and persecution. Klaw met his lifelong partner and wife, Law Meh in 2004 and was blessed with two children: Ku Reh and Pa Reh.
With his...
Krystine Keegan
Aug 14, 2024
Kristine Keegan of Cicero NY passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, after a brief illness in the company of family. She was born on February 18, 1951, in Utica NY, daughter of Raymond Wal and Arlene (Furgol) Wal. She grew up in Rome NY and attended Oriskany Central School, graduating in 1968.
She pursued a career in nursing, and received...
Patricia Bozzuto
Aug 14, 2024
Patricia M. Bozzuto, 70, of Cicero, passed away on August 14, 2024 surrounded by her sister, Johanna; her son, Patrick and favorite nieces, Kirin and Brittany.
Patricia was born in Syracuse, New York on June 12, 1954 to the late Willard and Shirley Stormes.
She had a passion for animals and loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing...
Keith H. Fannon
Aug 13, 2024
Keith H. Fannon, 94, of Syracuse, passed away August 13, 2024. Keith was born in McPherson, Kansas on January 17, 1930 to Clement and Lillian Fannon where he graduated from HS. In addition to his parents, his siblings William, Genevieve and Louis also predeceased him.
Keith is survived by his son Alexander (Kim) Fannon of Union City, PA and his daughter...
Richard A. Beitz
Aug 13, 2024
Major Richard A. Beitz, USARMY Retired, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1934 in Buffalo, NY.
Major Beitz was peacetime drafted into the Army in 1958 and attended Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course and Airborne (paratrooper) School at Fort Benning, GA. In 1960 he was named Lieutenant of the Year at Fort Dix,...
Gordon A. Bourgeois
Aug 12, 2024
Gordon Bourgeois, 96, of Cleveland, passed away August 12, 2024.
Gordon was born in Lowville, New York on October 21, 1927 to the late Floyd and Eunice Bourgeois.
Gordon retired in 1986 from Santaro Trucking Company. He was also a member of the Local 317 Teamsters. He was the true patriarch of his family and was a devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather.
He...
John Woloszyn
Aug 12, 2024
John Woloszyn, 69, of Baldwinsville, passed away August 12, 2024.
John was born in Syracuse, New York on July 15, 1955 to the late Michael and E. Louise Woloszyn.
A U.S. Air Force Veteran, John eventually retired from the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office after 25 years. He was a devoted Rev’d Deacon to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin.
He is predeceased...
Carol A. Takacs
Aug 11, 2024
Carol A. Takacs, 85, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly August 11, 2024 in Paris, on an overseas cruise in France. Carol was born in Syracuse on November 24, 1938 daughter of the late John & Helen Medyn. Carol retired from Van Duyn Home & Hospital in Syracuse.
Carol volunteered for many years for the American Red Cross and for Lupus Foundation...
William "Peckie" Donalson
Aug 11, 2024
William "Peckie" Donalson, 58, of Syracuse departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
He was predeceased by his parents, Shirley Donalson Short and William Donalson and his brother, David Donalson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his companion, Kristen Donalson; two children, Nathan Donalson and Morgen Lyons Donalson (Hector Rosado), both of Syracuse; step-daughter, Kylee Howard; three grandchildren, Gracen, Leonel...
Teresa McCandless
Aug 11, 2024
Teresa Jane McCandless, 51, of Liverpool, passed away August 11, 2024. Teresa was born in Watertown, New York on June 17, 1973 to the late Michael and Patricia Quinn.
Teresa was a special education teacher at Corcoran High School for over 30 years. Her love and devotion for her students was unconditional.
She loved camping and spending summers at Brennan's Beach with...
