Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

Harold G. Vollmer

Harold Vollmer is at peace and has gone to his heavenly home on July 16. Harold was a devoted family man, giving his children his love and his strong sense of responsibility to community. His love of farming and farmers markets was also a constant in his life and a value he gave to...

Jul 8, 2019

Dorothy Alice Britt July 8, 2019 Dorothy Trudeau Britt passed away on Monday. She had recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Due to a fall that injured both shoulders she was a temporary resident of St. Camillus ReHab at the time of her death. Dorothy was born and raised in Syracuse. She graduated from Central High School Class of 1956....

Jun 1, 2019

Joseph E. Jarvis, 99, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital.  Born in Buffalo NY, Joe served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Alaska.  Following graduation from Sampson College, Joe was employed as a Draftsman at the General Electric Company in Syracuse for 32 years.  An avid golfer until his...

Apr 9, 2019

Beatrice H. Crescenzi Beatrice Helen Crescenzi, a loving sister and many-times an aunt, passed on at The Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 94.  Bea was born at People's Hospital, Syracuse, New York, on Tuesday, September 9, 1924, the firstborn child of Beatrice and Carl Hemmer.  A bright child, she skipped kindergarten and...

Mar 26, 2019

Mary T. Pfaff March 26, 2019 Mary T. (Schreiner) Pfaff , 86, passed away peacefully at Francis House surrounded by her family.  Born on August 28, 1932 to Josef and Klara Schreiner, Mary resided her entire life in East Syracuse. She graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1949 and Syracuse Comptometer School. A lifetime communicant of St. Matthews Church....

Mar 20, 2019

Gary L. Faust March 20, 2019 Gary L. Faust, 78, of Syracuse passed away on Thursday at Crouse Hospital. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He served in the National Guard. Gary retired from General Motors Company after 30 years of service.  He was an avid fan of all of Syracuse University sports. He enjoyed spending his time metal...

Mar 10, 2019

Thomas P. Mahoney March 10, 2019 Thomas (Tom) Mahoney, 54, of Bellevue, Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 10 with his loving family by his side. Tom was born in Syracuse, NY, and lived in Ontario, California, before settling in Washington State. Tom graduated from Interlake High School, attended North Seattle College, and later embarked on...

Feb 15, 2019

Sheila Hipp February 15, 2019 Sheila Stergas Hipp, 57,of Syracuse past away Friday at home. Born in Cooperstown, NY and resided in Syracuse most of her adult life. She retired from McLaughlin and Kehoe Insurance Company. She was predeceased by her son Matthew Sabella in 2016. She is survived by her husband Frank Hipp, son Zachary Sabella, stepson Aaron Hipp,...

Jan 10, 2019

C. Gloria Venditte January 10, 2019 Gloria Gwynn Venditte, 95, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019, in New Jersey. Her heart, however, always remained in Syracuse.  A native of Syracuse, Gloria was born July 25, 1923, the daughter of the late William and Anna (Swartz) Gwynn.  She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, the Arion Singing Society,...

Dec 26, 2018

Edward L. Danquer Jr. December 26, 2018 Edward Louis Danquer Jr., 86, of Syracuse passed away Wednesday at the VA Hospital. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War receiving the Purple Heart. Ed was retired from the Transportation Industry. He was member of the Disable Americans Veterans and the American Legion...

Dec 14, 2018

Hilmar G. "Boss" Loerzel, 82, of N. Syracuse passed away suddenly on Friday at home. He was born in Oberstreu, Germany and came to Syracuse in 1954. Boss was employed early with Syracuse China and later retired from the Carrier Corporation. Hilmar enjoyed spending his time in the great outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish and spend his days...

Nov 25, 2018

Rita L. Klasen November 25, 2018 Rita Lanty Klasen, 93, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Sunday at James Square. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Rita was retired from Onondaga County. She was predeceased by her husband Robert P. Klasen in 1975 and a son Robert Klasen in 2008. Rita is survived by a son Charles, two daughters...

Nov 3, 2018

Joseph J. Santorelli November 3, 2018 Joseph John Santorelli, 31, of Solvay passed away suddenly at home. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He graduated in 2005 from Solvay High School. Joe was employed with the Marriott Hotel in Armory Square. Joe was a skilled musician and played multiple instruments, including bass guitar and flute. Above all was his...

Oct 31, 2018

Anita Deferio Paliotta October 31, 2018 Anita Yvette (Lapointe) Paliotta, 84, formerly of Syracuse, passed away in Jacksonville Florida.  She was born in Canada on February 21, 1934 to Elizabeth (Provo) and Henry M. Lapointe, and was employed at General Electric and Infimed.  Anita was predeceased by her husbands Joseph W. Deferio in 1975 and Arduino Paliotta in 2012. She...

Oct 8, 2018

Margaret S. Gang October 8, 2018 Margaret Schmid Gang, 94, of East Syracuse passed away peacefully on Monday. She was born in Syracuse the daughter of Rudy and Mary Kraus Schmid and has resided in Collamer since 1950. She was a graduate of Central Tech High School. Margaret worked for Easy Washer Company before becoming a homemaker. She was a...

Aug 5, 2018

Donna Quinn August 5, 2018 Donna Mae Quinn, 68, of Liverpool (formerly Donna Almeida), beloved mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, passed peacefully and unexpectedly on Aug. 5 Her family and friends mourn her passing and will always remember Donna for her selflessness, her dedication to family, her infectious and outgoing personality, her giving spirit, and her caring service to her...

Jul 26, 2018

Stephen C. Mahan III July 26, 2018 Wherever he was and whomever he was with, he was always the best looking guy in the room—and, fittingly, surrounded himself with the most beautiful women, his wife Mary Lynn and daughters Riley Virginia and Sadie Grace Stephen Christopher Mahan III, age 61, passed on Thursday, July 26. Cause of death a ruptured...

Jul 21, 2018

Elizabeth J. Bauder July 21, 2018 Elizabeth (Betty) Jane (Bogensperger) Bauder, 83, of Syracuse passed away Saturday at the Jewish Home at Menorah Park. She was born on December 5, 1934 in Syracuse to Anna (Banuski) and Nicholas Bogensperger, graduated from North High School, and was employed at Carrier Corporation as a secretary. On September 25, 1959 she wed Carl...

Jul 5, 2018

Harold J. Guay Jr. July 5, 2018 Harold J. Guay Jr., 91, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Thursday. He was born in Ogdensburg and he has resided in Dewitt most of his life. Harold was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1982 from Niagara Mohawk Company after 37 years of service. Harold was a...

Jun 25, 2018

Joyce Cahill June 25, 2018 Joyce Walser Cahill, 92, of Manlius passed away peacefully on Monday at Crouse Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and has lived in the area all her life. Joyce owned and operated Walser Granite Company in Syracuse but spent most her time as a homemaker. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville. Joyce...