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Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker

Jan 8, 2017

Sarah "Little Gramma" Baker, 95, died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Born on the South side of Syracuse, Sarah resided in Mattydale since 1971. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Julia (Hickey) Haines. Sarah attended the Salvation army Adult Day center as well as the devotional services provided there. She always enjoyed playing...

Natalia "Nellie" Overmier

Natalia "Nellie" Overmier

Jan 1, 2017

Natalia "Nellie" (Domingos) Overmier, 93, former longtime resident of Mattydale, died Sunday, January 1, 2017, at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester. Nellie was born in Chicopee Falls and resided in Utica and Massena before moving to Mattydale in 1945. She was the daughter of the late Acacio and Joaquina (Rodriques) Domingos. Nellie retired in 1983 after 25 years as...

Edward R. Davies Jr.

Edward R. Davies Jr.

Dec 27, 2016

Edward R. Davies Jr. Edward R. Davies Jr, 64, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on December 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center. He was born in Syracuse, to the late Edward R. Davies Sr. and Catherine A. Davies, where he lived most of his life as well as several years in...

Robert J. "Bob" Race

Robert J. "Bob" Race

Dec 18, 2016

Robert "Bob" J. Race, 88, of Liverpool, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Iroquois Nursing Home. Bob was a native of Conquest, NY, resided in Liverpool since 1955 and maintained a summer cottage in Charleston Lake, Canada affectionately referred to as "R.J. Race's Cliff Side Haven." He attended Port Byron Central Schools and was the son of the late Frank...

Jean (Coleman) Giegold

Jean (Coleman) Giegold

Dec 16, 2016

Jean (Coleman) Giegold, 89, of North Syracuse, died Friday, December 16, 2016. Born and raised in Mount Vernon, NY, Jean was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Argood) Coleman. Jean retired in 2000 from Syracuse Housing Authority. She taught calligraphy classes at Liverpool and North Syracuse High Schools. Jean was an active member in the Presbyterian Church, the...

Benjamin Jiminez

Benjamin Jiminez

Dec 9, 2016

Benjamin "Benny" Jiminez, 32, of Clay, died Friday, December 9, as a result of an accidental overdose at St. Joseph's Hospital. Benny grew up in the Ithaca area and resided in Syracuse for three years before moving to Clay within the past year. He worked in the food service industry for most of his life and most recently was employed...

Timothy Lando Sr

Timothy Lando Sr

Dec 6, 2016

Timothy E. Lando, Sr., 57, of Fulton, died Tuesday, December6, 2016 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Timothy grew up on the West side of Syracuse where he graduated from Corcoran High school in 1977. He was the son of the late Gerald M. and Shirley (Rowe) Lando. Timothy resided in the Syracuse area for most of his life before moving...

Michael Traino

Michael Traino

Dec 1, 2016

Michael A. Traino, 55, of North Syracuse, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his home. Michael grew up in Eastwood and was a 1978 graduate of Henninger High School. He was the son of the late Frank and Carmella (Cacchione) Traino. Michael worked as a maintenance mechanic for 13 years at St. Joseph's Hospital. Prior to that, he was employed...

Irving L. "Flash" Van Valkenburg

Irving L. "Flash" Van Valkenburg

Nov 30, 2016

Irving L. "Flash" Van Valkenburg, 97, of Canastota, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at The Grand at Rome. Born and raised in Richfield Springs, NY, Irving was a 1937 graduate of Richfield Springs High School in Mohawk Valley, where he met his late wife, Eva. He was the Captain of his basketball, baseball and football teams and was the son...

Anne Root Riley

Anne Root Riley

Nov 22, 2016

Anne (Root) Riley, 89, of Mattydale, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at home with Hospice care and her family at her side. Born Oct. 12, 1927 in Syracuse, Anne was the daughter of the late Fred and Amelia (Kirsch) Root. She received her education at St. John the Baptist High School. Anne met the love of her life, Cornelius...

John Stephen Klodzen

John Stephen Klodzen

Nov 12, 2016

John Klodzen, 93, of Mattydale, passed away Saturday at James Square nursing home. John was born in Bitumin, PA, and grew up in the West end of Syracuse. He was a resident of Mattydale since 1953 and the son of the late Francis and Mary (Ronges) Klodzen. John was a US Marine Corps veteran serving in the South Pacific during...

Patrick J. Gillings

Patrick J. Gillings

Nov 8, 2016

Patrick J. Gillings, 67, of Minoa, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Crouse Hospital. Patrick was born to the late Robert and Edythe Gillings. He grew up in Mattydale and resided in Boston for 20 years before moving back to the Syracuse area. He resided at The Crossings in Minoa for the past 10 years. Patrick was an Air Force...

William Carr

William Carr

Nov 4, 2016

William "Buffalo Bill" Carr, 70, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Born in Buffalo, Bill resided in the Syracuse area for most of his life. He worked in construction and specialized in drywall finishing. Bill was known for his artistic talent of swirled and textured ceilings. He was an avid fisherman...

Willard G. "Bill" Emmert

Willard G. "Bill" Emmert

Nov 3, 2016

Willard "Bill" G. Emmert, 94, formerly of 109 Edden Lane in North Syracuse, died Thursday, November 3, 2016. Bill was born to the late Harry A. and Mary (Diehl) Emmert in Lehighton, PA, where he graduated from Lehighton High School in 1940. He resided in North Syracuse for 58 years before moving to Cicero in 2005 to live with his...

Florence Louise "Flo" MacDonald (Wilson)

Florence Louise "Flo" MacDonald (Wilson)

Oct 29, 2016

Florence "Flo" L. MacDonald, of Marian Drive in Mattydale, died Saturday at the Francis House. Flo grew up in the Lake Placid area on the family farm and resided in Mattydale area for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Wilson. Flo retired in 1983 after more than 20 years as an Insurance...

Herbert C. Gondeck

Herbert C. Gondeck

Oct 28, 2016

Herbert C. Gondeck, 90, of North Syracuse, died Friday, October 28th, 2016. Herbert grew up on the family dairy farm in Kirkville. He graduated from Minoa High School in 1942 and was the son of the late Frank and Florence (Hubbs) Gondeck. Herbert was a US Naval Veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Topeka during World War...

Donna Jordan

Donna Jordan

Oct 27, 2016

Donna L. Jordan, 62, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at home in Jacksonville, FL, on October 27, 2016, surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born on April 8, 1954 to the late Leo Tomczak and Alta Tracey, Donna worked at Kemper Insurance for 35 years before retiring. She is survived by her husband of...

Chester Poplawski

Chester Poplawski

Oct 18, 2016

Chester "Chet" K. Poplawski, 89, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at home with his family at his side.. Chet was born and raised in Syracuse where he attended Vocational High School before leaving to serve in the US Navy during World War II. He was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Jasinski) Poplawski. Chet served aboard the USS...

Heide Hunter

Heide Hunter

Oct 17, 2016

Heide Hunter passed away October 17th, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Edward Hunter; three daughters: Denise Hunter, Michelle Hunter, and Tanja Hunter; four grandchildren: Jeremy Mann, Joshua Mann, Krysta Mann and Jordan Anderson; and by a great grandson, Liam Anderson. Heide worked at the Marriott Hotel for 20 years and will be greatly missed by...

Brian Messer

Brian Messer

Oct 15, 2016

Brian A. Messer, 45, of Kirkville, died Saturday, October 15, 2016. Born and raised on the north side of Syracuse, Brian attended Henninger High School. He resided in the Lyncourt and Kirkville areas before his passing. Brian was employed as a full time EMT at both EAVES and NAVAC Ambulance Corps. He was an EMS Lab instructor at Upstate Medical...

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