Timothy J. Welch (Timmy), 53, of Minoa, NY passed away at Upstate Medical Center on December 1, 2023. He is predeceased by his father Michael J. Welch and his faithful golden retriever, Murphy. He is survived by his mother, Linda Gilkey Welch, two brothers: Patrick Welch (Lori) and Matthew Welch (Kathleen), twin sisters Kimberly Kovarik (Steve) and Carol Jones (Marc), his uncle, Mark Gilkey (Sally), aunt (Christine Gilkey), and 14 very loved nieces and nephews, of whom Timmy was very proud...

John R. Stoecker November 17, 2023 John R. Stoecker, 92,of Georgetown passed away peacefully Friday at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. He was a life-long resident of the Cazenovia area. In his early years, John worked summer camp on Silver Lake where he taught horseback riding. Later he managed the Equine Stables at St. Lawrence University. A life-long animal lover, he managed Shadowbrook Kennels and owned his own dog grooming business. John work many years at Lincoln Bank in...

Rita A. Lyskawa November 14, 2023 Rita A. Schaack Lyskawa, 68, of Syracuse passed away peacefully at home. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Rita was an office manager at Schaack Fabricating INC, for many years. She is survived by two sons Kyle (Shauna) and Jamey (Nikki) Lyskawa, a brother Karl Schaack, and sister Linda Schaack, two grandchildren. Services Monday at 11:00AM at Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham RD. at Teall Ave. Burial In Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday...

M. John White  November 13, 2023 Mercer John White, “John" 89, was called to the Lord on November 13, 2023 while at home and in the company of family and friends. He is survived by four children: John White, Sheila Coir, Brian White, and Nancy Townsend. Also surviving him are 10 grandchildren: Jeff Whiting, Joel Whiting, Emmett McCadden, Kevin Coir, Caitlin Coir, Shannon Coir, Adam White, Brendan White, Hannah Townsend and Daisy Townsend; and seven great grandchildren:...

Suzanne Casterline   Suzanne Casterline, 84, of San Diego, CA, passed away October 23, 2023. Suzanne was born and lived in Syracuse, NY, the majority of her life. The last nine years, she enjoyed spending time with her daughter in San Diego.   Suzanne was predeceased by her husband, Ira D. Casterline; daughter, Suzanne Savastano; parents, Alan and Isabel Thompson; and sister, Isabelle Rhody.   She is survived by her daughters, Paula Hess of San Diego, CA, and Heather...

  Henry K Pfaff, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  Born on March 26, 1930 to Justus and Katharina Pfaff, in Niederaula, Germany.    In 1953, Henry came to Syracuse to be with his sister Annaliese. There he met his future wife, Mary Schreiner.  In 1954 he was drafted into the US Army, serving in Washington DC as part of President Eisenhower's honor guard and later being stationed in Germany only an hour from his hometown. During his...

Jean Virginia Westfall (Wilcox), 85, passed away Aug. 29, 2023 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. due to natural causes. Jean was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Feb. 19, 1938 to Dorothy (Harrington) and Lawrence Wilcox. Jean, known affectionately as “Jeanie” to her good friends, was a down-to-earth, practical country girl who grew up on Wilcox Farm with her brothers and sisters in Kirkville, NY. She was a graduate of Minoa High School, where she was class president. Jean married...

Elizabeth A. Romeo, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Getzville, NY. Betty was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grand- mother and great grandmother who dedicated herself to her family and the Catholic faith. Recently she said some of her greatest memories were raising her four children and spend- ing quality time with her five grandchildren while also getting to know her two great grandchildren. She will be missed dearly. Elizabeth was born in Syracuse and has resided...

Wolff Garritano, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, 74 , of Syracuse passed away Tuesday August 22, 2023, at Crouse Hospital after a long hard-fought illness. Wolff was born in Heidelberg, Germany. He attended LeMoyne College and Syracuse University where he earned a bachelor’s in political science and later graduated from Syracuse University School of Architecture. Wolff worked as an architect with the firm he started, Chrissy and Garritano. Left to cherish...

Virginia Bondoni July 30, 2023 Virginia Bandoni died on July 30, 2023. Virginia was born in Syracuse, NY  December 22, 1930  and worked for Lincoln Bank. A gifted musician, Virginia studied opera singing in her youth and shared that gift previously as a singer and organist at the Cathedral. She was predeceased by her brother Paolo Bigotti and nephew, Mario Bigotti. She is survived by her niece, Silvia Kearney, cousin, Tina Souza, and grand nephews Paul and Matthew Bigotti,...