logo-image

OBITUARIES

D. William Broad

D. William Broad

Feb 16, 2023

D. William “Bill” Broad, 83, of North Syracuse, entered eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 16, 2023, following a long illness.  Born in Syracuse, NY on Feb. 1, 1940, Bill grew up in the Eastwood area and was the son of the late Donald W. Broad, Sr. and Evelyn Elizabeth “Betty” (Smith) Broad Youngs.

He graduated...

Rev. Mr. Donald R. Whiting

Rev. Mr. Donald R. Whiting

Feb 15, 2023

  Rev. Mr. Donald R. Whiting, 92, of Cicero, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023, to go home to his Lord above. Don was born to the late Leslie and Veronica (Sabeske) Whiting and grew up in the village of North Syracuse before moving to the Valley area of Syracuse. He was a 1948 graduate of Central Tech High...

Filomena Coutts

Filomena Coutts

Feb 14, 2023

 

Filomena “Chickie” Coutts, 85, longtime resident of Cynthia Drive in North Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, February 14th at Elderwood at Liverpool. Chickie grew up on the family vegetable farm along Erie Boulevard East in Syracuse before relocating to North Syracuse in 1967. She was a 1954 graduate of Central Tech High School and received her LPN certification the following...

Gary J. Pudney

Gary J. Pudney

Feb 4, 2023

Gary J. Pudney, 72, lifelong resident of Mattydale until retiring to Florida in 2007, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 4, 2023. Gary was a 1968 graduate of North Syracuse High School and the son of the late Robert and Ethyle (Thomas) Pudney. He was a US Army Veteran serving from 1971- 1975 before his honorable discharge.

Gary retired in 2007...

Joseph H.C. Brisson

Joseph H.C. Brisson

Feb 3, 2023

Joseph H.C. Brisson, 92, of The Hearth at Greenpoint in Liverpool, entered the house of the Lord peacefully surrounded by love on February 3, 2023, at Upstate Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse to the late Aldona and Anna (Marion) Brisson, Joseph was a 1949 graduate of St. Vincent De Paul School. He served in the NY Air National Guard during...

Joseph W. Hauck

Joseph W. Hauck

Feb 3, 2023

Joseph W. Hauck, 82, of Pennellville NY and Brooksville, FL, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, in Florida. Born in Syracuse, Joe was the son of the late John and Margaret (McCall) Hauck. He grew up on the South side of Syracuse and was a 1959 graduate of St. Anthony’s School. He received his B.A. in Business Management from C.C.B.I....

Frederick J. Johnson

Frederick J. Johnson

Jan 31, 2023

Frederick J. Johnson, 84, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home, surrounded by loving family. He was born on February 5, 1938, in Syracuse, NY where he lived his entire life and resided in Mattydale, NY.

He worked at Syracuse China Co. for 32 years in the maintenance department, where he was...

Gretchen Stevens

Gretchen Stevens

Jan 30, 2023

Gretchen Stevens, 80, of Pitcher Hill, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Sunnyside Care Center. Gretchen was the daughter of the late Reed and Kate (Fehr) Stevens and was raised in the Tipp Hill area. She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Syracuse and received her Nursing Accreditation for Crouse School of Nursing in 1963.

 Gretchen...

Gerald W. Finley

Gerald W. Finley

Jan 23, 2023

 

Gerald W. Finley, 85, of North Syracuse, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The son of the late Earl and Irene (Durham) Finley, Gerald grew up in Ogdensburg, NY. He resided in Mattydale for 10 years before settling his family home in North Syracuse in 1966.

Gerald retired in 1998 after more than 30 years...

Steven J. Moses

Steven J. Moses

Jan 23, 2023

 

Steven J. Moses, 71, of East Syracuse, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Francis House. A native of Hastings, NY, Steve was the son of the late Gordon Moses and Gloria (Klein) Couch, and step-son to Ernest Couch. He was a graduate of Paul V. Moore High School and earned his welding certification from OCM Boces.

Steve owned...

Joanne LaCasse

Joanne LaCasse

Jan 21, 2023

 

Joanne “Jake” (Moriarty) LaCasse, 73, of Baldwinsville-incredible mother, sister, wife, grandmother, friend, with the biggest servant heart- joined her sister, parents, and dear friends in heaven on January 21, 2023. Jake was born the eldest of six children to Edward and Anne (Riley) Moriarty in Mattydale. She attended St. Margaret’s School where she met John LaCasse, her beloved husband...

Maureen Scripa

Maureen Scripa

Jan 18, 2023

Maureen “Wow” Scripa, 72, of North Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, with her daughter by her side at Francis House. Raised in Scotland, Maureen was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Dunlop) McHugh. She moved to the U.S. at the age of 12 and grew up on the North side of Syracuse. She graduated from Henninger...

Madelynn Dranschak

Madelynn Dranschak

Jan 16, 2023

Madelynn "Linda" (Bielik) Dranschak, 83, of Mattydale, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.  A native of Buffalo and resident of Mattydale since 1963, she was the daughter of the late Vladimer and Genevieve (McCauley) Bielik. She was a graduate of Mount Mercy Academy in 1957 and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1960 in Buffalo.

Linda retired after many...

JoAnn Perkins

JoAnn Perkins

Jan 14, 2023

JoAnn “Brandy” Perkins, 73, of Kirkville, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at Crouse Hospital. Joann was a native of Syracuse and grew up on the North and South sides of the city. She was born to the late Peter and Marion (DeVaul) Barnello and attended Roosevelt High School in Syracuse with the class of 1968.

JoAnn worked as the...

Jean Marie Wisinski

Jean Marie Wisinski

Jan 11, 2023

Jean Marie Wisinski, 96, of Liverpool, NY, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2023, after a long illness. Jean was born to the late Edward and Marie Wilson on October 30, 1926, in Lake Placid, NY, and resided with her grandparents, Emma and Richard Tyrell, who were part of the Lake Placid, NY, Tyrell extended family. While still a young...

Robert D. Prahl, Sr.

Robert D. Prahl, Sr.

Jan 6, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” D. Prahl, Sr., 90, of Brewerton, passed away Friday, January 6th, 2023. A native of North Syracuse, Bob attended North Syracuse High School with the class of 1951. He resided in Brewerton for the past 31 years.

Bob was a millwright at Crucible Specialty Metals in Solvay for 40 years before his retirement in 1990. He was...

JoAnn M. Vassar

JoAnn M. Vassar

Jan 4, 2023

JoAnn M. (Pappalardo) Vassar, 70, of North Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, January 4th after a long battle with cancer. A 1970 graduate of North Syracuse High School, JoAnn was a joy to everyone around her. She was an avid sports fan, a great golfer, and a card shark to the very end. She enjoyed spending time with those she loved...

James E. Merrick

James E. Merrick

Dec 20, 2022

James E. Merrick, 89, longtime resident of Mattydale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Jimmy was raised on the East side of Syracuse by the late Philip and Mary (Medzie) Maracek and was a 1951 graduate of Nottingham High School. He served in the US Air Force from 1956-1958 and then with the Army Reserves for six more...

Dominick Scripa

Dominick Scripa

Dec 19, 2022

Dominick Scripa (Dom), 78, of Syracuse, passed away on December 19th, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dom was a barber of 63 years and the owner of Dom’s Shear Pleasure. Being behind the chair and becoming close friends with his customers were things he enjoyed and loved. Dom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He loved casino...

Mary E. Trop

Mary E. Trop

Dec 18, 2022

Mary Trop, 99, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, December 18th at Loretto Nursing Home. A native of Syracuse, Mary grew up and resided in Mattydale for 40 years prior to moving to Bridgeport. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Sable) Rakos.

Mary worked as a cashier for 12 years at C.E. Chappell's Department Store in...

Share by: