Beatrice H. Crescenzi Beatrice Helen Crescenzi, a loving sister and many-times an aunt, passed on at The Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 94.  Bea was born at People’s Hospital, Syracuse, New York, on Tuesday, September 9, 1924, the firstborn child of Beatrice and Carl Hemmer.  A bright child, she skipped kindergarten and began 1st grade at the age of 4 when she bussed herself down to Blessed Sacrament School.  Bea...

Mary T. Pfaff March 26, 2019 Mary T. (Schreiner) Pfaff , 86, passed away peacefully at Francis House surrounded by her family.  Born on August 28, 1932 to Josef and Klara Schreiner, Mary resided her entire life in East Syracuse. She graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1949 and Syracuse Comptometer School. A lifetime communicant of St. Matthews Church. She also volunteered at the parish Second Time Around Store. Retiring after 22 years as an ESM guidance secretary,...

Gary L. Faust March 20, 2019 Gary L. Faust, 78, of Syracuse passed away on Thursday at Crouse Hospital. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He served in the National Guard. Gary retired from General Motors Company after 30 years of service.  He was an avid fan of all of Syracuse University sports. He enjoyed spending his time metal detecting. He was predeceased by his brother Bruce Faust. Gary is survived by his son Gary D. Faust, a daughter Gina Faust-Twiss, a...

Thomas P. Mahoney March 10, 2019 Thomas (Tom) Mahoney, 54, of Bellevue, Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 10 with his loving family by his side. Tom was born in Syracuse, NY, and lived in Ontario, California, before settling in Washington State. Tom graduated from Interlake High School, attended North Seattle College, and later embarked on a career as a Marine Engineer for 27 years with the Washington State Ferry System. Tom was loved by all who met...

Sheila Hipp February 15, 2019 Sheila Stergas Hipp, 57,of Syracuse past away Friday at home. Born in Cooperstown, NY and resided in Syracuse most of her adult life. She retired from McLaughlin and Kehoe Insurance Company. She was predeceased by her son Matthew Sabella in 2016. She is survived by her husband Frank Hipp, son Zachary Sabella, stepson Aaron Hipp, stepdaughter Krystin Hipp, brother Robert Stergas, two grandchildren Alexia and Bryan. Graveside Services Wednesday at...

C. Gloria Venditte January 10, 2019 Gloria Gwynn Venditte, 95, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019, in New Jersey. Her heart, however, always remained in Syracuse.  A native of Syracuse, Gloria was born July 25, 1923, the daughter of the late William and Anna (Swartz) Gwynn.  She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, the Arion Singing Society, and Syracuse Turners.  Her husband, Lawrence, died in 1967.  Gloria was predeceased by her...

Edward L. Danquer Jr. December 26, 2018 Edward Louis Danquer Jr., 86, of Syracuse passed away Wednesday at the VA Hospital. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War receiving the Purple Heart. Ed was retired from the Transportation Industry. He was member of the Disable Americans Veterans and the American Legion Post # 1. He was predeceased by his wife Marilyn in 1999 and a sister Shirley Pirong. Ed is survived by his sister Lorraine DeForest...

Hilmar G. "Boss" Loerzel, 82, of N. Syracuse passed away suddenly on Friday at home. He was born in Oberstreu, Germany and came to Syracuse in 1954. Boss was employed early with Syracuse China and later retired from the Carrier Corporation. Hilmar enjoyed spending his time in the great outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish and spend his days in his yard with his ducks. His pride and joy in the later years in life was watching his great grandchildren grow up. He was predeceased by his brother...

Rita L. Klasen November 25, 2018 Rita Lanty Klasen, 93, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Sunday at James Square. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Rita was retired from Onondaga County. She was predeceased by her husband Robert P. Klasen in 1975 and a son Robert Klasen in 2008. Rita is survived by a son Charles, two daughters Joanne (Frank) Mastropalo and Janet (Don), a sister Jean Diamond, fifteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter,...

Joseph J. Santorelli November 3, 2018 Joseph John Santorelli, 31, of Solvay passed away suddenly at home. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He graduated in 2005 from Solvay High School. Joe was employed with the Marriott Hotel in Armory Square. Joe was a skilled musician and played multiple instruments, including bass guitar and flute. Above all was his son Elijah which he adored. He was predeceased by his father Gary in 2009. Joe is survived by his mother Terry Santorelli, his...