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...

H Colette Grace   February 24, 2020   H. Colette Grace, 102, of Fairport, New York, passed away Monday at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She lived seventy years of her life in Syracuse, moving to Fairport in 2018. A Binghamton native, she graduated from Binghamton Central High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing (Rochester) and later attended the University of Pittsburgh before completing her Bachelor of Science degree at Syracuse University (SU). Prior to...

Oresto "Russ" Nemeti, 97, of Syracuse passed away peacefully at Loretto Health Care Center. Born to the parents of Oresto and Assunta Russo Nemeti  was a life resident of the Syracuse area. Russ was a Marine Corps Veteran of both WWII and Korean Wars. Early in life he worked for Drumlins and later owned and operated Fiddlers Green in Jamesville. He was predeceased by his wife former Josephine Pelligano in 2004. Russ is survived by two sons Russell (Norma)...

Teresa F. Delmonico Teresa O’Brien Delmonico August 22, 1925 - January 20, 2020 Teresa O’Brien Delmonico, our Irish Rose, passed away on January 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving daughters. Teresa raised seven daughters who were her pride and joy. She shared her married life of 51 years with her handsome Patrick Delmonico, the love of her life. Before becoming a mom, Teresa attended Lemoyne College and St. Josephs Hospital Nursing School attaining her RN degree. In so many ways...

Roberta J. Sheffer December 21, 2019 Roberta " Bobbie" J. Sheffer, 87, of Syracuse passed away peacefully at Loretto Health Care Centre. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Roberta worked for Frasier and Jones Company and later retired from Wegmans after 23 years of service. She loved her Eastwood Baptist Church where she was a deacon and enjoyed her many friends both the Church and Wegmans. She was an avid fan of the Stattler Brothers Band. Bobbie was a kind giving lady. She...

Laura J. Ligoci, 51, of Syracuse passed away at home with her family. Laura attended Solvay High School and later graduated from Bryant and Stratton Business School. She was  a homemaker for her three sons.She was predeceased by her father James Ligoci. Laura is survived by her three sons John Ligoci, Daniel Ligoci, and Matthew Thomas and his father Donald Thomas, her mother Barbara Liadka Ligoci, a brother James Ligoci, and a granddaughter Haley Ligoci., several aunts, uncles and...

Dale L. Zirbel Dale L. Zirbel of Erieville, passed away on 11/16/19. He was born on 2/28/1959 to Richard and Shirley Zirbel in Syracuse. He was predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Charlotte Zirbel. He is survived by their four children Chris (Dani) Zirbel of Tully, Jon Zirbel of Minoa, Ashley (Clayton) Burkhamer of Orting Washington, and by Nicole (Sadek) Zirbel of Clay and their 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his wife Tammy Range of Erieville. Dale served in the Army for 4...

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...