Barbara “Bobbie” A, Harrison, 86, of Liverpool, NY passed away peacefully on Friday at the home built 59 years ago by her husband, Verne, in the presence of her loving family and caregivers.  She was born in New Rochelle NY and was raised in Syracuse by her loving parents George and Cornelia, Holden.  She graduated from Eastwood High School in 1951.  She served as a school bus driver in Phoenix, NY while raising her 4 children.  She was active in...

Charles F. Jordan August 13, 2020 Charles F. Jordan, 75, passed away peacefully on August 13 of complications related to ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, at the Syracuse Veterans Administration Medical Center.  He was born in Rockville Center, NY, son of WIlliam and Helen Jordan.  He graduated from LeMoyne College with a B.S. in Industrial Relations, and received his M.B.A. from Xavier University.  Charles was an Army veteran of the Vietnam...

Thomas “Tom” Francis White, 63, died peacefully on July 1, 2020 at the Francis House in Syracuse NY after a long, courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was born on December 4,1956 in Syracuse NY to Bob and Ginnie White and was one of eleven children (He was #6). Tom was a lifelong resident of his beloved Eastwood neighborhood and a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. Tom graduated from Bishop Grimes High School in 1975 and SUNY Cortland in 1979, with a BS in Physical...

Christopher L. Rinaldi, 40, of Syracuse passed away Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Orange N.J. and has only resided in Syracuse for the last 9 months. He was a teacher with the Syracuse City School District working at Blodgett Middle School. Christopher was an avid fan of Comic Con, particularly enjoyed Star Wars.  He is survived by his wife of eleven years Sara Bennett, his father Gerald Rinaldi, a sister Danielle Alchowiak Service will be...

Ruth Peters Kohut April 24, 2020 Ruth Peters Kohut, 95, of Syracuse passed away Friday peacefully at Van Duyn Health Care. Born in New Hartford to Alvin and Blanche Patterson Peters she has resided in Syracuse most of her life. She was a home maker. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She was predeceased by her husband James Kohut and a daughter Mary Kohut. Ruth is survived by seven grandchildren including Christine Horn, many great grandchildren and great great...

Audrey Sperry April 16, 2020 Audrey Sperry,85, was a life long resident of Syracuse. After graduating from Central High she joined the accounting department of NY Telephone, retiring in 1991. Audrey loved the outdoors, she could be found working in her yard, tending to her geraniums or soaking up the summer's sunshine at Brennan"s Beach all the while sporting her signature coral lipstick. Audrey was predeceased by her dear friend Olive Franklin, a favorite nephew Brendan...

R. Paul Van Luven March 26, 2020 Robert Paul Van Luven died March 26, 2020; he was 74. Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Paul resided in the Syracuse area for the majority of his life but always kept that rebel spirit. During the Vietnam era, Paul enlisted in and was proud to be a United States Marine. He was awarded the Sharpshooter and Good Conduct medals. He was employed by the U. S. Postal System for thirty-three years. Paul had a keen interest in military history, most notably WW II and...

Robert F. Knittel March 10, 2020 Robert F. Knittel, 65, of Syracuse passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. He was a life resident of Syracuse and graduate of Henninger High School Class of 1972. Early in his working career he worked for Carrier Corporation and later retired from Lockheed Martin after 27 years or service. Bob was a long time basketball referee at many area high schools and CYO Leagues. In his free time he was avid boater, motorcyclist and car enthusiast....

Marie June “Penny” Eger (born June 30, 1930) passed away March 10, 2020 at age 89. She was a lifetime resident of Syracuse, NY, supporter of the arts, gardener, and cat breeder. She was predeceased by her life companion, Mary Jane Osborne, and her parents, Marian and Edward Eger. She is survived by her sister, M. Edwina Norton of Fayetteville, NY, four nieces and a nephew, numerous grand nieces and nephews, and her caregiver and companion, Mabel Whitmore. Memorial...

Howard J. Grabowski February 25, 2020   Howard Joseph Grabowski died peacefully on February 25, 2020 a few days shy of his 88th birthday. Howard was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Niagara Mohawk after 40 years. In his retirement he could be seen on any day, rain or shine walking or biking around Syracuse, usually as a means of traveling to the city pools for his daily swimming routine; whether that be in the Valley or Southwest he rarely missed a day. If Howard...