Richard Chris Simone March 12, 2024 Richard (Chris) Simone, 66, of Syracuse passed away on Tuesday with his family by his side. He was a life long resident of Syracuse. Chris graduated in 1975 from Henninger High School and later his Masters in Criminal Justice from Columbia College. Chris served 37 years in local law enforcement beginning with Syracuse Police in 1978 and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, before retiring at the rank of Detective Sergeant, receiving numerous...

Eleanor A. Riley February 14, 2024  Eleanor Ann Riley, age 94, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s hospital surrounded by family. She was born in Syracuse, NY, graduated from St. John the Baptist High School in 1946, and was a St. Joseph's School of Nursing “49er” graduate. She was a resident of Phoenix, NY for many years where she raised her large family of six children but also found time to become very active in religious education at St. Stephen’s...

Wilhelm L. Bechteler (Willy), 92, of Syracuse, New York, passed away on January 28th, 2024. Born in 1931 in Wangen Im Allgäu, Germany, Willy immigrated to the US in 1954; he then joined the US Air Force and gained American citizenship. In 1958 Willy married the love of his life, Virginia (Ginny), who predeceased him in 2021, and settled in Syracuse. Willy was a Master Tool And Die Maker and worked as an engineer; he retired in 1990 as Vice President of Marquardt Switches. He was a...

  Naureen M. Giambattista, 96, of Syracuse passed away with her family by her side .  Naureen was born to Edward and Hazel Moore. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Robert Giambattista of 54 years.  Naureen is survived by her three daughters, Louann (Steven), Cathleen , Naureen and grandson Robert. Naureen earned her M.A. in education from S.U. and had a long career as a home economics teacher in Syr.  She was a kind and devoted wife and...

Patricia E. Freyberger December 1, 2023 Patricia Freyberger, 83, of Syracuse passed away in Syracuse on Friday, December 1, 2023. Born and raised in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Syracuse University. Patricia’s career took her to Chicago and after she married, she moved to follow her husband’s military career to Charleston SC where her son Martin was born. After Pat divorced she then return to Syracuse with her young son, Martin where she raised him as a working single...

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...