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Richard K. Surine
Feb 16, 2012
RICHARD K. SURINEFebruary 16, 2012Richard K. Surine, 80, died peacefully on February 16, 2012, in Syracuse following complications from out-patient surgery. Dick was a 23-year heart transplant survivor. Dick was a self-taught, registered architect, whose passion was architecture and design. After a memorable career in the architecture/engineering field, he retired from Binghamton University Facilities Department in 2003. Dick was a...
Joel Simmons
Feb 16, 2012
Joel Simmons, 63, of North Syracuse, New York, died peacefully Thursday night after a courageous battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born in Brooklyn, Joel moved to Central New York, graduated from West Hill High School then served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Joel later graduated from OCC with a degree in...
Finest R. Adams
Feb 16, 2012
Finest R. AdamsFebruary 16. 2012Finest R. Adams was called home suddenly on Thursday. A native of Danville, VA, he was the son of the late, Tom and Dicy Breedlove Adams. Finest retired from General Electric following 35 years of service. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was predeceased by a brother John "Mick".He leaves...
Colin K. Nixon
Feb 14, 2012
Colin K. Nixon, 77, of Baldwinsville, New York died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at University Hospital in Syracuse, New York. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Mr. Nixon came to the US in 1962 settling in Baldwinsville in 1977. He retired from AIG Insurance as a Supply Manager. Colin was a caring, friendly, talkative and giving man who was always willing...
Bernard R. Gorman
Feb 14, 2012
Bernard R. "Bernie" GormanFebruary 14, 2012Bernard R. "Bernie" Gorman, 68, of Liverpool, passed away at the VA Hospital with his family by his side. He was born November 17, 1943 in Syracuse, son of Bernard F. and Helen Doan Gorman. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era.He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 44 years, a...
Gertrude L. Miles
Feb 13, 2012
Gertrude L. Miles, 90, a 50 year resident of Jamesville, New York died Monday, February 13, 2012. She was a native of LaFayette, New York, the daughter of the late, Leon and Laura Walburger Smith. A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family and camping. Gertrude was an Onondaga County Foster Mother for many years. She was predeceased by...
Ambie R. Wolff
Feb 12, 2012
Ambie R. WolffFebruary 12, 2012Ambie R. Wolff, 49, of Syracuse died Sunday. She was predeceased by her father, Charles.Survived by sons, Allen and Tyler Wolff; mother, Elaine Wolff; siblings, Laurie House, Kathryn Wolff , Scott (Kimberly) and Chuck (Kristin) Wolff; several nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be from 2-4 PM on Friday at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main...
Dolores Thompson
Feb 12, 2012
Dolores F. ThompsonFebruary 12, 2012Dolores F. Thompson, 82, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday at the Francis House with her family by her side. She was born December 20, 1929 in Syracuse daughter of Louis and Genevieve Albany. She worked at Dunk & Bright Furniture for 25 years retiring in 1994. Until recently she was a loving caregiver for her...
Timothy Lynn Penson
Feb 11, 2012
Timothy Lynn PensonFebruary 11, 2012Tim, 52 of Syracuse passed away at Francis House after a brief illness. Born in Oxnard, CA, he worked as a top car salesman and a head waiter in fine dining. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Penson, daughters, Timea (Debra), Tileya (Jennifer); brother, Thomas Jr.; sisters, Paula, Toni, Tonya (Robert); niece and nephews; and...
Karen Y. Comer
Feb 10, 2012
Karen Y. ComerFebruary 10, 2012Karen Y. Comer, 42, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born April 26, 1969 in Syracuse daughter of David and Betty Comer. She enjoyed traveling and reading all types of literature. She is survived by her lifetime companion, Michael Haynes, daughter, Yanique, mother Betty, father David, 3 sisters; her twin...
Carolyn P. Weninger
Feb 10, 2012
Carolyn P. WeningerFebruary 10, 2012 Carolyn P. Weninger, 75, of N. Syracuse, passed away on Friday at home with her family by her side. She was born November 26, 1936 in Antwerp, NY daughter of Fredrick Reome and Pearl Townsend. On November 28, 1959 she married George Weninger in Watertown, NY. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses who loved to...
Ryan J. Orts
Feb 9, 2012
Ryan J. OrtsFebruary 9, 2012Ryan J. Orts, 13, of North Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, surrounded by his family and best friend. Ryan is predeceased by his Father, Wayne Orts Jr.He is survived by his mother, Ruth Orts; sisters, Autumn and Abbey; brothers, Michael, Noah, Brian and Wayne III; grandparents, aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and...
William Hess
Feb 8, 2012
William Hess, 73, of Cicero, New York died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at home. He retired from Rollway Bearing in 1990.Surviving are his wife of 28 years the former, Judith "Judi" Meyers; sons, Russell Hess, William Hess, Jr. and Michael Heron; daughters, Bonnie Smith, Darlene Cisneros, Sherri Warner, Sandra Vinette, Jeannine VanderBerg-Ryan, Jeanne Meyers-Hoyt, Malinda DeSantis, Jacqueline Kochovski and Mary...
Helen J. Gitchell
Feb 8, 2012
Helen J. GitchellFebruary 8, 2012Helen J. Gitchell, 85, of Cicero, passed away on Wednesday at home. She was born on February 20, 1926 in Dupont, PA, daughter of John and Mary Berlinski. In 1952 she was married to Lawrence Dale Gitchell, Jr. He passed away in 1985. Helen was a teacher for many years with Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools...
Geraldine M. Clark
Feb 8, 2012
Geraldine M. ClarkFebruary 8, 2012Geraldine M. "Jerry" Clark, 89, of Mattydale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 16, 1922 in Trenton, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband, Olin Clark in 1990. Jerry was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #7290, she did volunteer work for Mattydale...
William J. Poirier
Feb 7, 2012
William J. "Bill" PoirierFebruary 7, 2012William J. "Bill" Poirier, 77, of N. Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born November 23, 1934 in Syracuse son of the late Alphonse and Marion Lumb Poirier. Bill served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Bill married Jeanette Austin on August 9, 1958. He retired from Carrier...
Robert P. Wire
Feb 6, 2012
Robert P. Wire, 76, of Cortland, New York died Monday, February 6, 2012.Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, the former Rosabell Smith; sons, James Wire of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, William Wire of Cortland, New York and Richard (Pat Kraus)...
Dorothy C. Flynn
Feb 6, 2012
Dorothy C. (Daria) FlynnFebruary 6, 2012Dottie Flynn, 88, of North Syracuse/Liverpool, passed away Monday after a long battle with kidney disease. Dottie grew up in Yonkers, NY, where she was known for singing with the USO. After marrying, she spent years traveling overseas with her family. The Syracuse area then became her home where she has resided for the last...
Andrew Kolbasook
Feb 6, 2012
Andrew KolbasookFebruary 6, 2012Andrew Kolbasook, 79, of Cato died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Andy retired as a Fork Lift Operator. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia in 2010, a daughter, Anita Williams and her husband Thomas in 2003.Surviving are three sons, Andrew, Jr. (Jeannette) of N. Syracuse, Mark of Cato and Scott (Tonya) Kolbasook of Cuyler;...
Fay Arthur Barker
Feb 4, 2012
Fay Arthur Barker passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, after battling cancer. He was 36. Fay was a devoted father to his son, Noah.He was a volunteer security guard for the Syracuse Crunch and an avid fan. Fay is survived by his mother, father, two sisters, aunt, and grandmother.
