OBITUARIES

Joshua M. Towndrow

Joshua M. Towndrow

May 30, 2019

Joshua M. Towndrow, 34, lifelong resident of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 30, 2019. He was a certified welder working in construction for many years. He was predeceased by his mother, Susan and his brother, Steven. Surviving are his two sons, Joshua Towndrow Jr and Jerimiah Dean; father, Steven Potter of Cortland; siblings, Daniel Molina of Rochester and Susan...

Rosemary Kotas

Rosemary Kotas

May 25, 2019

Rosemary Kotas, 85, lifelong resident of Solvay, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Van Duyn Nursing Home. Born to the late Michael and Marie Kotas, she was a graduate of Solvay High School and a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Syracuse. Rosemary is survived by several cousins and her many special friends at...

John F. Cullen

John F. Cullen

May 17, 2019

John F. Cullen, 97, of Cicero, passed away Friday at the Cottages at Garden Grove with his family at his side. John was born in Indianapolis, IN and grew up in Narrowsburg, NY and he moved to Mattydale in 1951 where he lived for over 60 years. He was the son of the late James and Martha (Knetzka) Cullen. John...

Elnora "El" Cooper

Elnora "El" Cooper

May 4, 2019

Elnora "El" Cooper, 77, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, May 4th at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece. Born to the late Rocci and Marguerite (Kurtz) Bruno in Syracuse, NY, Elnora was raised in Mattydale where she graduated in 1960 from North Syracuse High School. She earned her Nursing Degree in 1963 from Highland School of Nursing in Rochester. Elnora...

Michael C. Daly

Michael C. Daly

May 3, 2019

Michael C. Daly, 64, of Liverpool, passed away Friday, May 3rd at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. Born in Liverpool, England, Michael emigrated to the U.S. and became a naturalized citizen in order to join the US Navy. He served aboard the USS Sanctuary which was the first hospital ship with female recruits serving. Michael retired in 2016 after...

Betsy J. Race

Betsy J. Race

Apr 30, 2019

Betsy J. (Ross) Race, 88, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully at The Commons on St. Anthony on Tuesday, April 30th. She was born in Ogdensburg, NY and was the daughter of the late Robert Jay and Beatrice M. Ross. Betsy was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, a homemaker and a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church....

Margaret J. O'Neill

Margaret J. O'Neill

Apr 13, 2019

Margaret J. O'Neill, 87, longtime resident of Mattydale, died Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at University Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oriskany to the late Leonard and Jennie (Watson) O’Neill, Margaret was a graduate of Westmoreland High School. She obtained her Associate’s Degree from Powelson Business School and worked for NY Telephone Company as a Service Order Administrator until retiring in...

Diane Helene Brackin

Diane Helene Brackin

Apr 11, 2019

Diane Helene Brackin, 65, of Rome, died Thursday, April 11th, 2019 at Rome Memorial Hospital. Diane was a native of Buffalo before moving to North Syracuse in 1956 where she resided for over 30 years. She then eventually resided in Rome, NY, until her death. Diane was the daughter of the late Vincent L. and Josephine (Diello) Brackin. She worked...

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...