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
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
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
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
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
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...
James D. Hart
Nov 28, 2024
James D. Hart, 64, after fighting valiantly, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospital. Jim grew up in and around Syracuse. He resided at Reinman Group Home in Syracuse and attended Westcott Day Hab. He was the son of the late Howard J. Hart Sr. and Betty Sue Mercer.
In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by...
Jill M. Barth
Nov 24, 2024
Jill M. Barth, 60, of Liverpool, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Jill grew up and resided in Liverpool for most of her life. She worked for the US Postal Service as a clerk at Taft Road Station for more than 30 years.
Jill was a member of the American Postal Workers Union. She loved the outdoors, gardening, hiking...
Adelbert C. Baxter
Nov 16, 2024
Adelbert “Del” C. Baxter, 87, lifelong resident of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born to the late Charles and Jennie (Tuller) Baxter, Del was a 1954 graduate of North Syracuse High School. In his youth, Del worked on the Tuller family farm and in the trucking business.
Del worked in the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department, retiring in 1985...
John P. Hrynyk
Nov 12, 2024
John Paul Hrynyk, 75, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday, November 12, at his home. He was born in Stuttguard, Germany to the late Paul and Anna Hrynyk and was predeceased by his brother, Walter and twin brother, Raymond.
John was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Viet Nam with the 1st Air Cavalry and the 4th Infinity Division earning both...
Nanette O'Reilly
Nov 9, 2024
Nanette O'Reilly, 86, longtime resident of Mattydale, passed away Saturday, November 9th at Bishop Rehabilitation Center. Nanette attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing and earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from Empire State University. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse for over 50 years before retiring.
Nanette was predeceased by her husband, James O’Reilly, in 2016, an...
Pauline F. Hyatt
Nov 8, 2024
Pauline “Polly” F. Hyatt, 94 passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. Born August 16, 1930, the eldest daughter of Francis and Martha Hanlon in Syracuse, NY. She was a graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School in Syracuse and attended Central City Business Institute. She went to work for the Glens Falls Insurance Company as a secretary to the...
James Procopio
Oct 30, 2024
James Procopio, 90, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully and comfortably at home with his family by his side on October 30, 2024. Born on April 1, 1934, Jim lived his life for his family which was everything to him. His love for them was unshakeable. He attended Central High and a proud veteran, serving in the...
Josephine N. Kelly
Oct 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine N. Kelly announces her passing on October 25, 2024. Josephine lived a remarkable 102 years. Born in Solvay, NY, her parents emigrated from Sicily through Ellis Island and the family is part of the proud and hard-working Italian American legacy.
An avid reader and life-long learner, Josephine would often recite from...
Timothy D. Cherney
Oct 19, 2024
Timothy D. Cherney, 68, of Brewerton, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, after a long illness. A native of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, Tim was a 1974 graduate of LaSalle College High School in Wyndmoor, PA. He attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, and received his master's degree in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Tim worked as a software engineer for over...
Veronica B. Connor
Oct 19, 2024
Our beloved and beautiful Mother, Veronica B. Connor (Trulli), 95, of Millen Drive in North Syracuse, passed away at her home Saturday morning on the 19th of October 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her children: Carl Connor of North Syracuse, Brian Connor of Syracuse, Donna Meskell of Rochester, and Christine (Martin) Woodford of Syracuse; her grandchildren:...
Paula A. Swift
Oct 17, 2024
Paula Ann Swift, 58, lifelong resident of Dewitt, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. Paula was a 1984 graduate of Jamesville-Dewitt High School and received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Oswego in 1988. She summered at a seasonal residence on Otisco Lake since she was a child.
Paula was a stay-at-home mom for many years while raising her family...
Susan M. Gildemeyer
Oct 16, 2024
Susan “Sue” M. Gildemeyer, 74, of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at home. A native of Syracuse, Sue was born to the late Francis and Georgianna (Klahs) Gildemeyer. She attended North Syracuse High School and went on to complete a year of business school.
Sue worked as an administrative assistant for Crawford and Co. Insurance in East Syracuse before...
Jean M. Yerdon
Oct 15, 2024
Jean M. Yerdon, 88, of Collingwood Ave. North in Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. Born to the late Gerald and Florence (Hooge) Cooper, Jean was raised on the North Side of Syracuse and was a 1954 graduate of North High School. She wintered in New Port Richey, Florida, for 20 years and maintained a camp at Brennan’s Beach...
Dawn M. Brown
Oct 13, 2024
Dawn M. Brown, 58, of Mattydale, passed away Sunday, October 13th, 2024 unexpectedly after a fatal car accident. A native of Eastwood, Dawn attended North Syracuse Central Schools with the class of 1984.
Dawn worked at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in East Syracuse as an enrollment specialist for the past 15 years. She was a sales representative for Young Living Essential Oils...
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