Robert C. Abrams
Nov 13, 2014
Robert C. AbramsNovember 13, 2014Robert C. "Bob" Abrams, 45, of East Syracuse, passed away on Thursday at home. He was born on February 6, 1969, son of Arnold Abrams and Betty Busler Abrams. He enjoyed NASCAR, Earnhardt Jr. & Sr., were his choice of drivers, he enjoyed watching Days of Our Lives and will always be known for having a...
Marilyn A. Depasquale
Nov 13, 2014
Marilyn A. DePasqualeNovember 13, 2014Marilyn A. DePasquale, 80, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born on April 11, 1934, daughter of the late Edward and Frances Wolff. Marilyn was very proud of her employment at Chicago Markets. She enjoyed reading and being around her grandchildren.She was predeceased by her son, Albert "Poncho" in 2008.Surviving are...
Frank R. Gaca
Nov 12, 2014
Frank R. GacaNovember12, 2014Frank R. Gaca, 91, of Cicero, passed away on Wednesday at home. He was born on September 7, 1923, son of the late Joseph and Julia Gaca. He retired from Crouse Hinds and later from Assumption Cemetery. He was an avid gardener, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was predeceased by his step-son, Kevin Michael Nash.Surviving are...
Shirley J. Smith
Nov 12, 2014
Shirley J. SmithFebruary 23, 1935 - November 12, 2014Syracuse, NYShirley Jean Batson Smith passed away peacefully on November 12, 2014. A long time resident of Cary, NC, she retired from the Town of Cary in 2000. She is predeceased by her daughter, Constance Elaine Donahue and her husband, Charles R. Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Dean Smith...
Sylvia Duffy Connolly
Nov 12, 2014
Sylvia Duffy ConnollyNovember 12, 2014Sylvia Duffy Connolly, 72, of Chittenango, passed away on Wednesday.Sylvia Duffy Connolly was born on 10/15/1942 in Rochester, NY and is predeceased by her parents Walter B. and S. Ruth Vandeventer Duffy and sister Harriet Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William, two children, Kathleen Sauro (Robert) of Baldwinsville and Erin Cammarata...
James E. Proctor, Jr.
Nov 11, 2014
James E. Proctor, Jr.November 11, 2014James E. "Cloud" Proctor, Jr., 68, passed away on his birthday surrounded by his family. He was born in Michigan son of the late James E. and Dorothy "Sis" Proctor. He was owner of Black Creek Xpress for over 25 years. He was an avid hunter, he enjoyed boating and being with friends and family....
Richard A. Tausend
Nov 10, 2014
Richard A. Tausend November 10, 2014Richard A. Tausend, 82, of Syracuse, went with the Angels to be with our Lord. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. He also served as a senior ground radio operator with the 920th AC&W Squadron and the 108th Air National Guard. He was a volunteer fireman with the Hinsdale Vol....
Marion Keen,Buckland Hughes
Nov 10, 2014
Marion "Mickey" (Keen, Buckland) HughesNovember 10, 2014Marion "Mickey" (Keen, Buckland) Hughes, 85, passed away on Monday in Syracuse. She was a lifelong resident of New York State, having spent most of her life in Binghamton. She was predeceased by her parents, Marion and J. Paul Keen; a brother, Paul Keen and a sister-in-law, Kathryn Keen. She is survived by her...
Catherine E. Nichols
Nov 10, 2014
Catherine "Connie" E. NicholsNovember 10, 2014Catherine "Connie" E. Nichols, 71, of Pennellville, passed away peacefully on Monday, after a long battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Syracuse. She retired from the Village Cleaners in N. Syracuse. Connie is predeceased by her husband, Lloyd E. Nichols Jr. She is survived by three children, Lloyd E. Nichols III, Wayne...
Joanne M. Mcrae
Nov 9, 2014
Joanne M. McRaeNovember 9, 2014Joanne M. Butera McRae, daughter of the late Margaret N. and Joseph Butera, Sr. passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday. She was also predeceased by her former husband, Robert E. McRae and her great granddaughter, Julianna Weller. Joanne worked for many years in the real estate industry. She is survived by her brother, Joseph...
Ralph A. George
Nov 9, 2014
Ralph A. GeorgeNovember 9, 2014Ralph A. George, 74, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday. He worked for 20 years at Rockwell and later as an independent maintenance worker. Ralph loved playing cards, bingo and being around his friends and family. Ralph was a member of the North Syracuse Christian Church. He is survived by 3 brothers, Ken (Sally) George, John...
Rose Marie Bontempo
Nov 7, 2014
Rose Marie BontempoNovember 7, 2014Rose Marie Bontempo, 89, of Lavallette, NJ passed away Friday in Syracuse, NY.She was the daughter of Francis and Catherine Holl and sibling of 10 children.Rose Marie was married for 47 years to Alfonso Bontempo.A wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was known for her love of her Irish heritage, dancing, bingo and Betty Boop. A...
O. Archie D'Eredita
Nov 7, 2014
O. Archie D'EreditaNovember 7, 2014O. Archie D'Eredita, 98, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday. Archie was a beloved grandfather and an avid Lotto player. He was an Army veteran serving in WWII. He was a lifelong member of the Teamsters Union. After retiring from King Storage, he went on to become a security guard for Pinkerton for many years...
Katherine O.(Brown) Grant
Nov 6, 2014
Katherine O. (Brown) GrantNovember 6, 2014Katherine O. (Brown) Grant, 67, of Cato, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. She graduated from Chittenango High School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Fulton, NY. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Richard Grant; three children, Donna Bessee, John Reeves and Eugene Goff; two...
Robert W. Sutton
Nov 6, 2014
Robert W. SuttonNovember 6, 2014Robert W. Sutton, 83, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Thursday. He retired from JV Sgroi as a Mater Carpenter.He is survived by his wife, of 27 years, Betty LaCelle; daughter, Linda (Gary) Ward; two step-sons, Thomas LaCelle and Harry LaCelle; step-daughter, Debborah Yesensky; mother in law, Helen L. Smith; several grand and great grand-children; two sisters,...
Kenneth W. Osborne
Nov 6, 2014
Kenneth W. OsborneNovember 6, 2014Kenneth W. Osborne escaped the restraints of ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) on November 6, 2014. Having been diagnosed five-and-a-half years ago, Ken was lovingly cared for by his wife, Cynthia and grandsons, Gary and Chad Smith, and Sean Mott for the past three years. Ken was Honorary PAL for the ALS Association's Walk this year with...
Helen Marie Mather
Nov 5, 2014
Helen Marie Mather November 5, 2014Helen Marie (Miller) Mather, 87, of N. Syracuse, passed away Wednesday.Helen loved to knit and was known for her baskets of yarn. She was also an avid reader.She was predeceased by her brothers, Robert and Frederick Miller and sisters, Thelma Dausman and Thalia Baker.Survivors include her loving husband Albert W. Mather, Jr.; her sons, Michael...
Karl E. Keppeler
Nov 3, 2014
Karl E. November 3, 2014Karl E. Keppeler, 82, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday at James Square Nursing Home. He was born on October 31, 1932, son of the late Eugene and Erna Keppeler. Karl served in the US Army and he was owner of Keppeler Body Shop for 42 years. He was also a member of the McCavanaugh Pond...
Michael P. Greene
Nov 2, 2014
Michael P. Greene November 2, 2014Michael P. Greene, 44, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday after a long battle with MS. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Bunny Greene; 2 children, Chad and Deseray; 1 grandchild, Charlie; 3 siblings, Jeffery, Lisa and Trista and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday 4PM at New...
Andrew J. Rurka, M.D.
Nov 2, 2014
Andrew J. Rurka, M.D.November 2, 2014Andrew J. Rurka, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday at Crouse Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1945 son of the late Anthony and Josephine Rurka. Andrew graduated from Syracuse University and continued his medical education with the University. He was a pediatrician for over 40 years and was involved in various medical...
