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Brittany L. Myles

Brittany L. Myles

Apr 11, 2019

Brittany L. Myles, 27 of Florida and formerly of Cicero, passed away on April 11th, 2019. Brittany grew up in Chittenango and was a 2009 graduate of CNS High School where she was a member of the varsity Soccer team. She volunteered at Coral Sunset Elementary in Boca Raton, Florida helping teach classes and helping in the library. She loved...

Carol Ann Kruger

Carol Ann Kruger

Apr 9, 2019

Carol Ann Kruger, 76, of North Syracuse, died Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Daughter of the late Charles and Orpha (Finney) Hughes, Carol was a lifelong resident of North Syracuse. She was a 1961 graduate of North Syracuse High and received her Associates’ Degree in Business from C.C.B.I. in 1963. Following college,...

Janice P. Dean

Janice P. Dean

Apr 8, 2019

Janice P. (Otis) Dean, 78, of Mattydale, passed away Monday, April 8th, 2019, at Crouse Hospital. A native of Syracuse, Janice was the last surviving child of five born to the late Harold E.and Irene (Harrison) Otis. She was raised in Minoa, NY, where she attended Minoa High School. Janice worked at Strike N’ Spare Lanes and the cafeteria at...

Ana I. Carmona

Ana I. Carmona

Apr 7, 2019

Ana I. Carmona, 89, of Syracuse, died Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Born in Puerto Rico, Ana emigrated to the US in 1955 and lived in the Bronx for more than 40 years. Since then, she resided with her daughter in Pennsylvania and New Mexico before moving to Syracuse n 2013. Ana was a devout...

Valerie A. Swain

Valerie A. Swain

Apr 5, 2019

Valerie A. Swain, 65, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Watertown, Valerie grew up in the Jefferson County area. She formerly worked at Northeast Filter and The Post Standard. Valerie loved fishing especially in Oneida Lake and was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her mother, Frances...

David P. Rea

David P. Rea

Mar 18, 2019

David P. Rea, 68, life resident of Mattydale, died Monday, March 18. Dave was a graduate of North Syracuse High class of 1968 and attended O.C.C. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Dave retired in 2012 as a dock manager from the Scotsman Press. He was man avid sports fan who loved the Yankee’s, the...

Suzette J. "Sue" Heinley

Suzette J. "Sue" Heinley

Mar 10, 2019

Suzette “Sue” J. Heinley, 88, resident of Mattydale for over 60 years, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital. Sue was born in Syracuse and grew up in Eastwood where she was a 1947 graduate of Eastwood High. Sue retired in 2010 after 30 years as a Teacher’s aide for the North Syracuse Central School District. She...

Donna M. (Rankin) Lilly

Donna M. (Rankin) Lilly

Mar 5, 2019

Donna M. (Rankin) Lilly, 58 of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Liverpool, left this earth peacefully on March 5th, 2019. To know Donna, was to love Donna. Her vibrancy and her zest for life were astonishing to anyone that was fortunate enough to be in her presence. If you needed a confidante, Donna was there. A hearty laugh, Donna...

Faye A. Brooks

Faye A. Brooks

Mar 5, 2019

Faye A. (Vadeboncoeur) Brooks, 86, of Westwood Ave., Mattydale, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 after a short illness. She was born in Syracuse and lived in Mattydale for over 50 years. Faye was a 1950 graduate of Valley Academy High School. Faye worked at Carrier Corp. where she met her husband, Bob, then later retired from Red Star...

Peter H. Damico

Peter H. Damico

Mar 4, 2019

Peter Howard Damico was born January 27, 1927 to Catherine and Jacob Damico of Syracuse, New York. He and his twin brother Arthur were the youngest of 11 children born to the Damico family. After graduating from High School, Peter joined the Military, serving in the United States Army, with a tour of duty in France, at the close of...

Sirrissa A. Beasley

Sirrissa A. Beasley

Mar 4, 2019

Sirrissa A. Beasley, 48, life resident of North Syracuse, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at home. Sirrissa attended North Syracuse Schools with the Class of 1988. She was an event coordinator for CNY Homeschoolers and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her infant son, Stephen Schaefer. Sirrissa is survived by her husband of...

Georgia M. Owens

Georgia M. Owens

Mar 3, 2019

Georgia M. (Sauve') Owens, 71, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Georgia was a native of the West side of Syracuse where she graduated from St. Anthony of Padua's in 1965. She was the daughter of the late George A. and Beverly (Lewis) Sauve'. Georgia attended O.C.C. and Syracuse University graduating with an Associate's Degree...

Mary Ann Mackey

Mary Ann Mackey

Mar 3, 2019

Mary Ann “Midge” (Dranschak) Mackey, 84, longtime resident of Mattydale, died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Jessup, PA, to the late Nicholas and Anna (Oleksak) Dranschak, Mary Ann was raised on the West end of Syracuse. She graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1951. Mary Ann retired in 1995 after 21 years as an Intake Receptionist...

Eugene J. "Gene" Fortunato

Eugene J. "Gene" Fortunato

Feb 22, 2019

Eugene J. "Gene" Fortunato, 60, life resident of Syracuse, died Friday, February 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Margaret (DeFonde) Fortunato and a 1977 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. Gene worked for the family business, Fortunato Electric, in Syracuse for over 20 years. He then owned and operated Action Electrical Services since 1995. He was...

Michelina Carr

Michelina Carr

Feb 10, 2019

Michelina Carr, 84, of Mattydale, died Sunday, February 10th, 2019. Michelina was a native of Ferrazzano, Italy, born to the late Angelo V. and Maria G. (Mucci) Gianfelice. She resided in Syracuse before moving to the Mattydale area in 1969 and maintained a summer home in Seminole, FL, for over 20 years until 2015. Michelina retired in the mid 1980’s...

Charles H. "Chuck" LaVeck

Charles H. "Chuck" LaVeck

Feb 7, 2019

Charles H. "Chuck" LaVeck, 62, of Baldwinsville, died Thursday, February 7th, 2019 at his home. Chuck was born and raised in Hannibal to Katherine (VanCour) and the late Harold LaVeck. He graduated from Hannibal High School in 1975 and attended Bryant & Stratton. Chuck served in the U.S. Army and while stationed in Korea he received a special life saving...

Helen M. Kowalczyk

Helen M. Kowalczyk

Feb 4, 2019

Helen M. Kowalczyk, 85, died Monday, February 4th, 2019 at The Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero. Helen was born in Oswego; she grew up in Parish and resided in Liverpool since 2004. She was the daughter of the late Frank Wilk and Louise Krawczyk. Helen graduated Altmar Parish High School and received her Associates Degree from Central City Business...

Lynette M. Saltus

Lynette M. Saltus

Feb 1, 2019

Lynette M. Saltus, 44, died Friday, February 1st, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Lynette was born in Syracuse and earned her Associates Degree in Nursing from Warren County Community College in Washington, NJ. She resided in various locations in the United States including California and New Jersey before returning to the Syracuse area six years ago. Lynette was...

Charles Atkins

Charles Atkins

Jan 24, 2019

Charles “Chuck” “The Lawn Mower Man” Atkins, 84, longtime resident of Mattydale, died Thursday, January 24th at St. Jospeh’s Hospital. Born in Sperryville, VA, Chuck was the son of the late Frank and Freda (Dodson) Atkins. He grew up in Virginia before entering the US Air Force serving during the Korean War. Chuck retired in 1978 after 27 years as...

Patrick C. Pawlewitz

Patrick C. Pawlewitz

Jan 23, 2019

Patrick C. “Pat” Pawlewitz, 57, born on October 17, 1961, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2019. Patrick was born and raised in Liverpool and resided on the West end and Eastwood areas of Syracuse. He was a 1979 graduate of Liverpool High School. Pat was formerly employed by Carrier Corporation and most recently worked as a...

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