Obituaries

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...

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...