Obituaries

Apr 20, 2024

Bernice E. Buck

April 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernice Ester Buck of Syracuse, New York. She died at age 100 on April 20th, surrounded by her beloved family. Predeceased by her parents, Ester and Frank Nolan, her husband, Lyman A. Buck Jr. and her sister, Elizabeth...

Mar 12, 2024

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...

Feb 14, 2024

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...

Jan 28, 2024

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...

Jan 26, 2024

 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...

Dec 1, 2023

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...

Dec 1, 2023

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...

Nov 17, 2023

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...

Nov 14, 2023

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,...

Nov 13, 2023

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...

Oct 23, 2023

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...

Oct 20, 2023

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...

Aug 29, 2023

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...

Aug 23, 2023

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...

Aug 22, 2023

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...

Jul 30, 2023

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...

Jul 22, 2023

Fred A. St. Andrews, 56, of Syracuse passed suddenly at home. He was born in Schenectady  NY and has resided in Syracuse for several years. He was an Army Veteran. Fred was previously work at Salt City Taxi.

Fred is survived by his mother Fannie St. Andrews, two sons Jacob (Jerry) St. Andrews and Chris. No Services...

Jun 19, 2023

Gunter Niebuhr

June 19, 2023

Gunter Niebuhr, 85, of Syracuse passed away at home on Monday. He was born in Bielefeld, Germany and came to Syracuse in 1957. He retired  from the Masons Union Local #2. Gunter was a member of the German American Society of CNY. He was predeceased by a daughter Delores Clifford....

Jun 6, 2023

Madeline (Pat) Duda, 86 of Syracuse , passed on Tuesday June 6, 2023 at Loretto. Pat was born in Syracuse daughter of James And Agnes Garvey of Lacy Place,Syracuse. She graduated from East Syracuse High School with honors. She was also a graduate of Carrier Corporation Business School. Pat worked many years for the Associate Dean at Lemoyne College....

Jun 1, 2023

Michael F. Schultz Jr.

June 1, 2023

Michael F. Schultz Jr., 47, of Syracuse passed peacefully at Upstate Hospital. He was born in Syracuse but grew up in the Morrisville area before moving back to Syracuse. Michael was owner and operator of SchultzScapes Garden Services. He was a member of the Krock Twitch Family and...