Obituaries
Robert E. Townsend Sr.
Feb 22, 2012
Robert E. TownsendFebruary 22, 2012Robert E. Townsend, 86, of Central Square, passed away Wednesday at Loretto Nursing Home. He was born in Fayetteville, NY, on February 11, 1926. He was predeceased by his parents, Einer and Irene Andersen. He worked at Oneida Craft Mfg., established by his father, Einer and RJ Denton where he was a self made engineering draftsman....
Brion F. Cherock
Feb 22, 2012
Brion F. CherockFebruary 22, 2012Brion F. Cherock, 64, of Liverpool, NY passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on September 24, 1947 in Montour Falls, NY a son of Joseph and Edith Cherock. Brion was a graduate of St. Bonaventure and Ohio State. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker,...
Gladys M. Gray
Feb 20, 2012
Gladys M. GrayFebruary 20, 2012Gladys M. Gray, 95, formerly of Mattydale, a passionate SU Orangeman and NY Yankees fan, passed away Monday at Chittenango Center. Born September 27, 1916 in Chazy, NY. Retired in 1987 from Syracuse Supply Co. where she held an employee record for almost zero absenteeism for over three decades. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter...
William E. Dix
Feb 20, 2012
William E. DixFebruary 20, 2012William E. Dix passed away at home on Monday after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Syracuse on October 16, 1930 and graduated from North Syracuse High School. He was married to the late Betty Ann Geandreau and lived in Baldwinsville for many years. Bill served in the US Air Force in Korea....
Charles E. Green
Feb 18, 2012
Charles E. GreenFebruary 18, 2012Charles E. Green, 55, of Clay, died Saturday at home. Born in Syracuse, NY, he graduated from Fingerlakes College with a Bachelors Degree. He is predeceased by his father, George L. Green Jr.Surviving are his mother, Joan L. Green; grandmother, Mildred Green; son, Matthew Edwards; daughter, Taylor McLaughlin; grandchildren, Megan and Jacob; brothers, George and Robert...
Mia K. Weyer
Feb 18, 2012
Mia K. WeyerFebruary 18, 2012Mia K. Weyer, infant daughter of Timothy and Sarah (LaMere) Weyer, passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was born September 27, 2011. Surviving are her loving parents, 2 sisters; Sophia and Olivia Weyer, grandparents, Tami LaMere, Henry and Linda Weyer, great grandparents, Thomas and Olive LaMere, aunts and uncles; Michele (Bob) Brady, Theodore (Mary Kris) LaMere,...
Anthony Quiles Sr.
Feb 17, 2012
Anthony Quiles Sr.February 17, 2012Anthony Quiles Sr., passed away Friday. Services will be Thursday, 11AM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Calling hours will be Thursday from 9-11AM at the funeral home.
Carmelina Pollastro
Feb 17, 2012
Carmelina Longo Pollastro, 81, of Syracuse, New York died Friday, February 17, 2012 at University Hospital. A native of Cortland, New York, she was the daughter of the late, Joe and Rosie Costra Longo. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Pollastro who died November 13,, 2011.Surviving are three sons, Mark of Noble, OK, Gary (Gail) and Ron LaShomb both...
Grace M. Rose
Feb 16, 2012
Grace Marie Rose, 86, of North Syracuse, New York died Thursday, February 16, 2012. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Lewis; a son, Michael (Lynn) Rose; grandsons, Michael, Jr. and Andrew and a great-grandson, Aiden all of Fayetteville, North Carolina.Services and burial will be private. There will be no calling hours.
Arnold J. Davis
Feb 16, 2012
Arnold J. DavisFebruary 16, 2012Memorial at Delavan Center On Saturday, April 14 at 4:30 pm, friends are invited to celebrate the life of Arnold J. Davis, 81, of Liverpool, at the Delavan Center in Syracuse. Arnold was born on June 19, 1930 in Brooklyn, son of Leamon and Helen Davis, Sr. He worked in commercial pattern design and industrial sewing/...
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...
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