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Jacqueline E. Pierce

Jacqueline E. Pierce

Feb 10, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Pierce, 85, of Mattydale, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, following a brief illness. Born in Cornwall, Ontario, Jackie was the daughter of the late Augustin and Marion (Tessier) Laroche. She was a 1957 graduate of Barton Academy in Barton, Vermont. While in Vermont, Jackie met her future husband at her family’s restaurant when Ed came in to...

Richard S. Emil

Richard S. Emil

Feb 2, 2025

Richard S. Emil, 91, longtime resident of Mattydale, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in North Dakota to the late Stephen and Lydia Emil, Richard was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a retiree of Lockheed Martin in Syracuse. He attended The Gathering Place in North Syracuse.

He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, the former Ruth (Bowman)...

Phyllis A. Baum

Phyllis A. Baum

Jan 24, 2025

Phyllis A. Baum, 91, resident of Central Square for 60 years before moving to Rochester, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. Born on March 31, 1933 and raised on the North side of Syracuse, Phyllis was a 1951 graduate of St. John the Baptist. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Marie (Obert) Tausend.

Phyllis retired from Muench-Kreuzer Candle...

Janice E. Fulkerson

Janice E. Fulkerson

Jan 21, 2025

Janice E. Fulkerson, 85, of Mattydale, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at home. Jan was raised in Dryden, New York, and resided in Mattydale for over 60 years. She was the daughter of the late Hiram and Eleanor Smith.

Jan retired in 2009 as an assistant branch manager for M & T Bank at the Regional Market Branch. Prior to...

Stephen W. Liblanc

Stephen W. Liblanc

Jan 13, 2025

Stephen W. Liblanc, 67, formerly of Mattydale, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in England, Stephen grew up in Mattydale where he resided most of his life. He was a 1976 graduate of North Syracuse High School where he was on the wrestling team. Stephen attended Syracuse University.

He toured for many years as a promotional photographer with several rock...

Jason B. Slade

Jason B. Slade

Jan 12, 2025

Jason B. Slade, 54, of Phoenix, NY, passed away on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Syracuse, NY, Jason was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was dedicated to his family and was the kind of friend you could count on any day of the...

Evelyn A. Ashley

Evelyn A. Ashley

Jan 8, 2025

Born in Oneida, NY, the daughter of the late Eibe and Bertha (Cordes) Johanns, Evelyn A. (Johanns) Ashley, 92, of Liverpool, passed away Wednesday, January 8th, at the Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero. Evelyn graduated from Syracuse University in 1958 with her bachelor’s degree in education.

 She began teaching in Chittenango and then in North Syracuse for 31 years before...

Richard E. Vallejo

Richard E. Vallejo

Jan 7, 2025

Richard “Rick” E. Vallejo, 67, of Liverpool passed away suddenly on Tuesday at his home. Rick was born in Los Angeles, CA, and has resided in the Liverpool area since 1966.

He was a 1975 graduate of Liverpool High School where he was an All-Star baseball pitcher. Rick was employed as an auto mechanic for the past 52 years, most recently...

Genevieve Lynn Francis

Genevieve Lynn Francis

Jan 6, 2025

Genevieve Lynn Francis, 80, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Pontiac Nursing Home in Oswego. Raised in East Syracuse, Lynn was a 1963 graduate of East Syracuse High School. She resided on Surbrook Road in Baldwinsville for 41 years.

 Lynn worked as a manager at the former Rollaway Bearing Employees FCU and at Summit FCU for 40 years before retiring...

Walter W. Loerzel

Walter W. Loerzel

Dec 22, 2024

Walter W. Loerzel, 74, of Siler City, NC, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was the son of the late Anton Loerzel and Evelyn Mason and attended St. Margaret’s School in Mattydale. Walter grew up on Matty Ave. in Mattydale and resided in Central Square for 20 years before relocating to Siler City, NC in 2006. 

Walter was a US...

Linda M. Smith

Linda M. Smith

Dec 16, 2024

Linda M. Smith, 72, of Mattydale, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at Francis House on December 16, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1951, to the late Robert and Joan (Sabourin) Teachout in Syracuse and graduated from North Syracuse High School.

She had a love for children and animals and dedicated many years to providing childcare in...

Rosalie J. Moses

Rosalie J. Moses

Dec 13, 2024

Rosalie J. Moses, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at home with her family surrounding her. Born to the late Robert and Nancy Wood, Rosalie grew up in Lafayette where she attended Lafayette High School. She resided in the Syracuse area for the past 30 years.

Rosalie was employed as a housekeeper for various companies in the Syracuse...

Jane M. Barnholdt

Jane M. Barnholdt

Dec 9, 2024

Jane M. Barnholdt, 67, longtime resident of Cicero, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. Jane was born to the late John and Dorothy Zopfi and grew up in the East Syracuse-Minoa area. She was a 1975 graduate of ESM High School. 

Jane worked as a bookkeeper for over 35 years at local businesses including DeSantis TV and Appliance, Salt City TV...

Eric P. Hart

Eric P. Hart

Dec 5, 2024

Eric P. Hart, 58, of Mattydale, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Eric grew up and resided in Mattydale for most of his life. For a short time, he lived in South Carolina and Texas for about 8 years before moving back to the area in 2011. He attended St. Margaret’s School and was a...

James D. Hart

James D. Hart

Nov 28, 2024

James D. Hart, 64, after fighting valiantly, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospital. Jim grew up in and around Syracuse. He resided at Reinman Group Home in Syracuse and attended Westcott Day Hab. He was the son of the late Howard J. Hart Sr. and Betty Sue Mercer.

In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by...

Jill M. Barth

Jill M. Barth

Nov 24, 2024

Jill M. Barth, 60, of Liverpool, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Jill grew up and resided in Liverpool for most of her life. She worked for the US Postal Service as a clerk at Taft Road Station for more than 30 years.

Jill was a member of the American Postal Workers Union. She loved the outdoors, gardening, hiking...

Adelbert C. Baxter

Adelbert C. Baxter

Nov 16, 2024

Adelbert “Del” C. Baxter, 87, lifelong resident of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born to the late Charles and Jennie (Tuller) Baxter, Del was a 1954 graduate of North Syracuse High School. In his youth, Del worked on the Tuller family farm and in the trucking business.

Del worked in the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department, retiring in 1985...

John P. Hrynyk

John P. Hrynyk

Nov 12, 2024

John Paul Hrynyk, 75, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday, November 12, at his home. He was born in Stuttguard, Germany to the late Paul and Anna Hrynyk and was predeceased by his brother, Walter and twin brother, Raymond. 

John was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Viet Nam with the 1st Air Cavalry and the 4th Infinity Division earning both...

Nanette O'Reilly

Nanette O'Reilly

Nov 9, 2024

Nanette O'Reilly, 86, longtime resident of Mattydale, passed away Saturday, November 9th at Bishop Rehabilitation Center. Nanette attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing and earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from Empire State University. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse for over 50 years before retiring. 

Nanette was predeceased by her husband, James O’Reilly, in 2016, an...

Pauline F. Hyatt

Pauline F. Hyatt

Nov 8, 2024

Pauline “Polly” F. Hyatt, 94 passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. Born August 16, 1930, the eldest daughter of Francis and Martha Hanlon in Syracuse, NY. She was a graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School in Syracuse and attended Central City Business Institute. She went to work for the Glens Falls Insurance Company as a secretary to the...

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