Jerome V. Duda, 83, of Syracuse passed away on Saturday at home surrounded by family. Jerry is predeceased by his parents Stanley J. and Alice Duda of E. Syracuse as well as  brothers Daniel and Gregory Duda. He graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School and the University of Pennsylvania with an Associates Degree. Jerry for many years was employed by Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Co. as a Journeyman Sprinkler fitter. He retired from Syracuse Codes Enforcement Department. Jerry is...

Gisela E. Cordes, 91 of Syracuse passed away on Monday at Francis House. A native of Mannheim, Germany she came to New York  in 1952, residing 20 years in Westchester County before moving to Syracuse in 1972. She was in Banking and held several Supervisory positions with National Bank of Westchester, White Plains Operations Center in New Rochelle, NY. Gisela retired in 1995 from Chase Manhattan Upstate Operations Center in Syracuse. She received several recognitions and awards...

Tecla Pali0tta, 88, of Collamer passed away peacefully on Monday. She was born in Auburn NY and has resided most of her life in E. Syracuse. Tecla was employed with General Electric Company early in life before becoming a homemaker.  She is survived by her husband of 69 years Vincent, two Sons James and David Paliotta, and two granddaughters. Private Services were held for the family. Burial in Onondaga Veterans Cemetery. 

Tim Featherstone, age 62 went to Rock and Roll Heaven, with his family by his side, on August 17th. Affectionately known as “Rocket”, as much for the way he lived as for the way he played the drums, he was a tremendous, passionate man about everything he touched, the music he played and the people he loved. He was extremely proud of the work he did with 2 of Syracuse’s best hard rock bands of the 80’s, Zipper and 13 Hertz. Tim’s favorite band of all time...

Harold G. Vollmer Harold Vollmer is at peace and has gone to his heavenly home on July 16. Harold was a devoted family man, giving his children his love and his strong sense of responsibility to community. His love of farming and farmers markets was also a constant in his life and a value he gave to his children as well. As an owner of Vollmer Farms, he built a successful greenhouse operation that has bloomed over the years because of his hard work, keen eye on improving and growing...

Dorothy Alice Britt July 8, 2019 Dorothy Trudeau Britt passed away on Monday. She had recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Due to a fall that injured both shoulders she was a temporary resident of St. Camillus ReHab at the time of her death. Dorothy was born and raised in Syracuse. She graduated from Central High School Class of 1956. Dorothy worked for the Social Security Administration. She married an ROTC Air Force Graduate and they lived in numerous places in Germany, Nebraska,...

Joseph E. Jarvis, 99, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital.  Born in Buffalo NY, Joe served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Alaska.  Following graduation from Sampson College, Joe was employed as a Draftsman at the General Electric Company in Syracuse for 32 years.  An avid golfer until his early 70s, Joe was the recipient of numerous trophies and awards.  He also served as President of the 8's & Dates Square...

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...