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Andrew R. Messer

Andrew R. Messer

Mar 16, 2025

Andrew R. Messer, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home. A native of Manchester, Ohio, he was a graduate of Manchester High School. Andy was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the Navy for 7 years, then entering the N.Y. Air National Guard from which he retired after 22 years. He also worked for Eastern...

Barbara J. Winks

Barbara J. Winks

Mar 6, 2025

Barbara J. Winks, 71, formerly of Camillus, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 in South Carolina. Barbara grew up in Camillus, where she was a 1971 graduate of West Genesee High School. She received her Nursing Degree from Onondaga Community College and worked in several area hospitals in Syracuse. Barbara relocated to Florida in 1977.

While in Florida, she worked for...

AnnMarie Gallagher

AnnMarie Gallagher

Mar 3, 2025

AnnMarie (Osinski) Gallagher, 77, of North Syracuse, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. AnnMarie was the daughter of the late Chester and Helen Osinski and grew up on the West end of Syracuse where she was a 1965 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She attended Business school and joined the workforce as a receptionist at Dr. Max Marvin’s office...

Darrell C. White

Darrell C. White

Mar 2, 2025

Darrell C. White, 91, lifetime resident of Syracuse, NY, passed away on March 2, 2025. Darrell attended Central Tech High School with the Class of 1951. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed at Paris Island and was scheduled to be deployed just as the Korean War came to an end.

Darrell's...

Douglas A. Herrick

Douglas A. Herrick

Feb 27, 2025

Doug Herrick, 65, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Oswego, Doug grew up in various locations throughout NY while his family traveled for his late father’s, Rev. Geroge T. Herrick, missionary assignments. Doug was a graduate of Franklin High School in Franklin, NY, and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Tri State University, in...

Jeffrey N. Potter

Jeffrey N. Potter

Feb 21, 2025

Jeffrey N. Potter, 68, a lifelong resident of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, February 21st. Jeff led a life marked by service, selflessness, and a deep commitment to the well-being of others. Jeff's dedication to others shone brightly throughout his career as a Nurse at Crouse Hospital, where he served countless years before retiring in 2018.

Jeff’s passions extended far beyond...

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...

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