Obituaries

Oct 16, 2025

Paul E. Usiatynski

October 16, 2025

Paul Edwin Usiatynski, 70, was born July 11, 1955 to Dolores "Dolly" (Piela) and Edwin Usiatynski in Syracuse. Paul was a graduate of West Genesee High School in 1973. He received his pipefitting certification from the plumbers and pipefitters Local 286, Austin TX in 1985. He was a voracious...

Oct 11, 2025

Gertrude (Trudy) Cannon passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11,2025, at Loretto in Syracuse, New York. Born on July 21, 1935, in Hyde Park, New York, Trudy was the youngest of thirteen children and the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Trudy retired from Syracuse University, where she worked for many years in food services. In...

Sep 8, 2025

Marion Johnnie Damico, 87, of Oswego passed away peacefully on Monday at the home of her daughter. She was born in Cresson, PA. and has resided in Syracuse most of her life. She was the daughter of Joseph and Vera Rose Johnnnie. She was a switch board operator for the Medical Society. She was predeceased by her husband Dominic...

Aug 9, 2025

Nicolina Marie (D'Angelo) Lattanzi passed away at home August 9 ,2025. Born in Syracuse May 7,1938 to Carmen and Josephine D'Angelo. She always lived on the Northside, settling in Lyncourt upon marrying her husband, Giuseppe. Nicolina worked in quality control at Sims, Inc. She was later employed by Syracuse Gauge and Cramer Half-Size Shop. She also worked with handicapped...

Aug 1, 2025

SYRACUSE:

Jesse D. Culotti, 36 passed away unexpectedly, August 1st 2025.

During the course of his life, Jesse was determined to be the most ridiculous person in the room at all times. His family and friends can certainly attest that he was successful in this pursuit.

Despite being a goof, Jesse was an...

Jul 14, 2025

Horace William Gunter, a small town Southern man, age 97, quietly passed away in his home on Onondaga Hill on July 14th . He was born on January 17th 1928 to Toy David and Mabell Walker Gunter in Watkinsville, GA. He joined the Air Force in 1946 and was stationed in Post War Germany and involved in the Berlin...

May 20, 2025

Robert J. Sabella

May 20, 2025

Robert J. Sabella, 85, of Syracuse (Lyncourt) passed peacefully on Tuesday. He was a graduate of Smith Technical School in 1957. Bob met the love of his life at the age of 16 and married in 1960 after he served in the US Navy. He retired in 2004 after...

Apr 18, 2025

George C. Wilson

April 18, 2025

George C. Wilson,78, of E. Syracuse passed away peacefully on Friday. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky and has resided in the Syracuse area most of his life. George owned and operated City Brake for many years before retiring. His life was centered around his work and Family. George...

Mar 27, 2025

Anne T. (DiFlorio) Ritter, 87, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2025 surrounded by her family. Anne was a talented pianist, who shared her love of music with her students, family and friends. She enjoyed dancing in the living room with her husband, cooking large Italian dinners for her family, and attending every concert, sporting event &...

Mar 20, 2025

Mary E. Bier

March 20, 2025

Mary E. Bier, 91, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Thursday. She was born in New Haven, CT and has resided most of her life in Syracuse. Mary retired in 1994 from the National Grange Mutual Insurance Co. after 44 years of service. She was a former communicant of...

Feb 2, 2025

Mary C. Peterson Riley passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital early Sunday morning. She will be missed by many but many were waiting for her with open arms.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Margaret Kaiser, husbands Donald Peterson, and Hugh Riley, and son, Gregory. Mary attended Assumption High School, '50. She used her time...

Dec 28, 2024

James D. Twiss, 23, of Liverpool, passed away unexpectedly on December 28th, 2024. James was a graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School in 2020. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hiking, fishing, and hunting. He enjoyed rock music, hockey, cars, motorcycles and horror films. He loved his two cats, Pumpkin and Grim.

James is predeceased by...

Nov 30, 2024

Scout Lester ,32, a radiant light known for her compassion, humor, and adventurous spirit, died unexpectantly, July 16, 2025. Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Scout's vibrant presence touched lives across the globe and right in her own backyard.

From an early age, Scout displayed an unmistakable zest for life. In 2011 she graduated from Tully...

Nov 24, 2024

Beverly Jane Cavallaro (Bev), born July 23, 1929, in Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully at home in North Syracuse on November 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Bev was known for her sassy humor, wit, and straightforward nature. She was a pillar of strength and love to all who knew her....

Sep 26, 2024

Mel Davis, 73 of Bluff Point, New York went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 26th 2024; surrounded by his wife and children.

Mel was born to Melvin Abraham and Joan (Wass) Davis on April 20th 1951. He married Nancy (Burnett) Davis on October 23rd 1971. Together they raised  five children; Robert...

Sep 11, 2024

David Desroches

September 11,2024

David Desroches, 54, of Syracuse passed away at home. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Patricia McKay Desroches and a brother Robert Desroches.

There are no known survivors.

David will be buried with his mother Patricia in Onondaga...

Sep 3, 2024

Paul S. Baker

September 3, 2024

Paul Steven Baker (Paulie), 63, passed away suddenly at his home in Florida. Born in Syracuse NY, he was a sheet metal mechanic, Local 58, for decades and a talented auto mechanic. He was predeceased by his parents Howard and Barbara, brothers Gary and Mark.

Paulie is...

Aug 21, 2024

Marie W. Klotz

August 21, 2024

Marie W. Klotz, 96, of Syracuse passed away Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Marie retired from Equitable Life Insurance Company. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church where she volunteered with their Food Bank. Marie was a lifelong member...

Aug 20, 2024

Jonathan (Jon) Mahoney, 61, of Bellevue, Washington, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. Born in Syracuse, NY, Jon lived in Ontario, California, before settling in Washington State. He graduated from Interlake High School and later pursued a retail career after attending Culinary School. A devout Christian and Evangelist, Jon had a passion for Christian apologetics, world history, and...

Aug 14, 2024

Paul J. Auber

August 14, 2024

Paul J. Auber,65, of Syracuse passed away on Wednesday. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and has resided most of his life in Syracuse. He retired from DHL Express Delivery. Paul was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed Fantasy Baseball leagues and was a...