Obituaries

Aug 19, 2022

Rosemarie Ospelt Hess, age 84, of Syracuse, NY, passed away on Friday, August 19,2022.  Rosemarie was born on September 21, 1937 daughter of the late Paul and Emma Ospelt.

Rosemarie was a very active member  of Holy Trinity Church. She loved spending time  with family and friends in the Adirondacks.

She was predeceased by her...

Aug 18, 2022

Edward J Zaluski, 97, of Cicero, originally born in Syracuse, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022, at Sunnyside Nursing Care facility in East Syracuse, surrounded by his loving family.

He retired from Crouse Hinds/Eaton Corp after 44 years of dedicated service and lived on Oneida Lake for the past 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting....

Jun 4, 2022

Christel R. Loerzel

June 4, 2022

Christel R. Loerzel, 63, of N. Syracuse passed away peacefully on Saturday at home. She was a life resident of the Syracuse area. Christel retired from Swift Transportation and stayed at home the last 13 years to be "Nana". She loved animals, having many pets of her own, she...

May 26, 2022

Gerald H. Richardson

May 26, 2022

Gerald H. Richardson, 86, of Syracuse passed away at the Veterans Hospital, He was born in Adams NY and has resided most of his life in Syracuse area. He was a Army Veteran serving from 1960-1964. He retired from Sears Store, N. Syracuse.

He is survived by...

May 2, 2022

William H. Kearney, Jr, 95, died May 2, 2022 at Iroquois Nursing Home. William was predeceased by his wife, former Elizabeth Graziano in 2011, and his brothers, Robert and John Kearney. A life resident of Syracuse, he was previously employed by Kearney Tire Co. William is survived by  twelve nieces and nephews, along with many cousins.

Mass...

Apr 28, 2022

James G. Wozniak

April 28, 2022

James Gary Wozniak, 84, died Thursday at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Gowanda, NY. He lived in Buffalo and moved to the Syracuse area in 1973. He was a radioman in the US Navy and was employed as a communication technician. He was married to his wife, Rose...

Apr 17, 2022

Olga E. Beers

April 17, 2022

Olga Eicholzer Beers, 96, of Collamer passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter. She was a life resident of the Syracuse area. Olga retired from the Gaylord Container Company.

She was a member of the Swiss Social Club Ladies Auxiliary. Olga was predeceased by her...

Mar 26, 2022

Howard A. Baker Jr.

March 26, 2022

Howard A. Baker Jr.,91, of Syracuse passed away peacefully at home after a brave battle with cancer. He was a Staff Sgt. of the US Air Force in the Korean War. Howard retired from the Syracuse City School District as a Tin Knocker and was past President of...

Mar 10, 2022

Spanky Hines

March 10, 2022

James R. "Spanky" Hines, 72, passed away peacefully at home. He was born to Charles and Alice Patricia Hines and was a life resident of the Syracuse area. He graduated from Assumption High School where he played basketball in the Parochial League and acquired the handle of "Spanky". He was...

Mar 10, 2022

Lisa Marie (Massett) Sullivan, 56, passed away peacefully Thursday morning after an arduous and painful battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents, Tom & Bonnie Massett, husband Tim, her children: Tim (Erin), Andrew (Kassidi), Mary Panico (Greg), Matt, Joe, Ben, Gabrielle Tompkins (Aldries), Toby, Jake, Regina, four brothers Tom Jr., David, Louis, John Massett, three sisters Anne...

Mar 1, 2022

Rose Marie LaRose (Honey) 87 of Liverpool NY passed away on March 1st. She graduated from North High School and worked as a secretary for a brief period of time before marrying the love of her young life, William LaRose. They were married until February 12 of this year when he also passed away. They had a rare and...

Feb 24, 2022

Donald H. Gwynn

February 24, 2022

Donald H. Gwynn,78, a life long resident of Lyncourt and life long communicant of St. Daniel's Church, went to his heavenly garden after a short illness. He was born in Syracuse , the loving twin son of Walter C. and Mae Gwynn. He was a graduate of North High...

Feb 17, 2022

Ida Emilie Batzer, 94, passed peacefully on February 17th,, 2022. She was born on July 21st, 1927, into a world of wonder in a German hamlet by the Bugg River to Rudolf and Mathilde Dreigert. She would tell her grandchildren many interesting tales of her youth growing up in the countryside as a daughter of a tailor and fabric...

Feb 12, 2022

William C. LaRose (88) of Liverpool, NY Passed quietly to the hands of his lord in the early moments of Saturday February 12th.  Affectionately known as Billy, he loved life and lived it to the fullest.  He lived his life as a man of strong faith and courage.  Billy graduated from North Side HS and went into the Navy...

Jan 28, 2022

George McQueen

January 28, 2022

George R McQueen Jr. of Manlius, New York passed away January 28, 2022 at home following a brief illness at the age of 87.

Born May 12, 1934, the son of George R McQueen Sr. of Syracuse, NY and Marion (DeShane) McQueen of Little Falls, NY.

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Jan 26, 2022

Debra A. Venner

January 26, 2022

Debra Anne Venner, "Debbie," 64, passed away peacefully Wednesday with her two loving sons by her side after a brief illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and a loyal, lifelong friend. Debbie was born in Syracuse and dedicated her life to her...

Dec 22, 2021

Eva Zahorian Wiesner, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, after a short but fierce battle with stomach cancer.

Eva grew up on her family's dairy farm in Pine City, NY; and earned her way through college and then medical school. She went on to a 50-year career providing pediatric care in Syracuse and Central Square. Eva...

Dec 16, 2021

Anthony M Damico

December 16, 2021

Anthony M. Damico, 59, and one day passed away Thursday at Upstate Hospital from cancer. He was born in Syracuse and has resided in the area all his life. He was retired from the New York State Gaming Commission with the Off Track Betting Division.

He is...

Nov 30, 2021

Stephanie Mahar

November 30, 2021

Stephanie Kulba Mahar,74, formerly of Syracuse passed away at Wilson Medical Center. She was a life resident of Syracuse until moving to Kirkwood NY.

Stephanie is survived by her husband James, a son James Jr., of Kirkwood, a daughter Kristine (Les) Murray, of N. Syracuse, three grandchildren Jordan...

Nov 30, 2021

Nan Klein Warner

November 30, 2021

Nan Warner was a loving and devoted mother, wife, aunt, sister and friend. She left us suddenly on Tuesday at age 69. Born to Madeline and John Klein on August 29, 1952, she graduated from Henninger High School and went on to serve nearly 50 years with the phone...