OBITUARIES

Joan Tourot

Joan Tourot

Feb 4, 2024

Joan Tourot, 90, lifelong resident of Mattydale, passed away Sunday, February 4th, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Joan was the daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Roeckelein) Dippold and a 1951 graduate of North High School.

She retired in 2014 at the age of 80 after working 50 years as an office manager.   Joan enjoyed spending time and caring...

Robert A. Callahan

Robert A. Callahan

Feb 3, 2024

Robert A. Callahan, known affectionately as Bob, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at Syracuse Home in Baldwinsville. He was born on November 19, 1945, in Syracuse to the late Muriel (Smith) Wright. Bob was raised North of Syracuse and was a 1963 graduate of Central Tech High School. Following graduation, Bob served his country during the Vietnam War...

Colleen Corbett May

Colleen Corbett May

Feb 3, 2024

Colleen Corbett May, 68, of Syracuse, passed away in the early hours of Saturday at the Francis House. She was a lifelong resident of Syracuse and a graduate of Most Holy Rosary in 1973. Colleen always gave of herself throughout the course of her life career. She served children, individuals with special needs, and her family and friends. She was employed by...

Tina D. Wolfe

Tina D. Wolfe

Jan 31, 2024

Tina D. Wolfe, 67, of North Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Tina was born on October 21, 1956, in Syracuse, to the late Chester and Luella (Dumas) Gullen. Throughout her life, Tina embraced countless roles including beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend with grace and dedication. As a wife and mother,...

Anne Marie Spinelli

Anne Marie Spinelli

Jan 30, 2024

Anne Marie Spinelli, 82, of Mattydale, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Crouse Hospital. Born on January 2, 1942, in Auburn, Anne Marie was the daughter of the late Luke and Mary (Bove) Spinelli.

Anne Marie earned her associate degree in business from Bryant and Stratton. She had a long career at MONY Financial before retiring as a supervisor....

Maryann Van Fossen

Maryann Van Fossen

Jan 27, 2024

Maryann Van Fossen, 81, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 15, 1942, to the late Robert and Norine (Keefe) Sanderson. Maryann was an only child. 

She graduated from Vocational High School and went to work as a secretary in the legal department of Carrier Corporation. She...

Paul M. Goodnough

Paul M. Goodnough

Jan 22, 2024

Paul M. Goodnough, 84, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024. A native of Moravia, he was born to the late Paul “Jack” and Lovina (Morris) Goodnough. He resided in Liverpool for many years and later in Angier, North Carolina for 30 years before moving back to North Syracuse.

Paul was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving from...

Gloria A. Hill

Gloria A. Hill

Jan 20, 2024

Gloria A. Hill, 59, lifelong resident of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, January 20th as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Gloria was employed at Lanpher’s Transportation in Syracuse as a bus monitor. She also worked as a character for 13 Hour Rising “The Haunt” at their Halloween hayride.

Gloria enjoyed time spent with her family and friends, especially her grandbabies....

Violeta Urena

Violeta Urena

Jan 19, 2024

Violeta Urena, 69, of Dover, New Jersey, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. Born and raised in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Violeta emigrated to the US in 1978. She resided in New York City for a few years before creating her home in Dover, New Jersey in 1982.

Violeta retired in 2002 from the Levolor Blind Company in Rockaway, NJ,...

Alexander Ogletree

Alexander Ogletree

Jan 16, 2024

Alexander “Bill” Willis Turk Calloway Dowdell Ogletree, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, at home. Bill grew up in Auburn, Alabama and attended Loachapoka public school before moving to Syracuse in 1968.

He retired in 2013 as a machine operator at Crouse Hinds Corp in Syracuse. He loved bowling and softball for many years. Bill enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling back home...

Constance Lee Garofalo

Constance Lee Garofalo

Jan 14, 2024

  Constance “Connie” Lee Garofalo, 77, of Mattydale, passed away Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Langley Field, Virginia, Connie resided in Mattydale for the past 60 years.

She was the daughter of the late Starling and Audrey Menefee. Connie worked for several businesses in the Mattydale area for many years, but mostly enjoyed...

Cynthia Marie Irvine

Cynthia Marie Irvine

Jan 8, 2024

 

Cynthia Marie Irvine, 60, peacefully passed away in Dallas, Texas on January 8, 2024, with her loving daughters by her side. Cindy was a resident of North Syracuse for most of her life and was a 1981 graduate of North Syracuse High School.

She worked as a customer service representative at various locations in the Syracuse area. Beyond her...

Gladys J. Conley

Gladys J. Conley

Jan 6, 2024

 

Gladys J. (Ogiba) Conley, 102, of Liverpool, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born in Taberg, NY, she resided in Mattydale for 63 years before recently moving to Park Rose Estates in Liverpool.

She graduated from Camden High School in 1939 and attended their reunion every year. Gladys retired from the University Club after 32 years as the dining...

Audie Michael Frank Chabot

Audie Michael Frank Chabot

Dec 31, 2023

 

Audie Michael Frank Chabot, 37, life resident of Syracuse, commenced his journey to the spirit world on December 31st, 2023. He attended Henninger and ESM High Schools with the class of 2004.

Audie worked as a detailer for many years at Crest Cadillac and Maguire Dodge. He enjoyed listening to music, going for walks, and loved to travel. Audie...

Nancy H. Burtis

Nancy H. Burtis

Dec 26, 2023

 

On December 26, 2023, surrounded by her family, God called Nancy home to reunite with two of her best friends, Becky and Dinita.

Nancy was born in Deep River, CT, on March 14th, 1952, to Gene Hawkins and Catherine Zuccardy Hawkins. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and excited and enthusiastic Nana to her grandchildren. 

Nancy graduated from Valley...

David K. Plato

David K. Plato

Dec 22, 2023

 

David K. Plato, 82, of Brewerton, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. Born in Chaumont, NY, David was the son of the late Francis and Marguerite (Shaw) Plato. He graduated from Lyme High School in 1959 and attended SUNY Clarkson and SUNY Delhi.  Following school, David served in the US Air Force in Vietnam from 1962-1966.

He was employed...

Charles Brown Jr.

Charles Brown Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

 

Charles “Rasheed” Brown Jr., 71, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Charlzie, a nickname given to him by his daughter, was a lifelong resident of New York City before moving to Syracuse this past year. He attended Pace of CNY and was a movie buff. Charlzie enjoyed playing Wii bowling, bingo and watching his...

Patrick J. Leddy

Patrick J. Leddy

Dec 17, 2023

 

Patrick J. Leddy, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a member of the Canastota American Legion Post #140 and of the Mattydale Hinsdale Senior Citizens Group.

Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Ella Leddy; two brothers, Jim and Richard Leddy, and his granddaughter, Danielle Leddy.

He is survived by...

Albert W. Martin

Albert W. Martin

Dec 9, 2023

  Albert “Puma” W. Martin, 58, of East Syracuse, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Van Duyn Center in Syracuse. Born in Newark, NJ, Albert attended Essex County College with the Class of 1983. He resided in East Syracuse for the past 18 years.

Alvert worked as a caddy for many years at the Canoebrook Country Club in Summit,...

Carol Carno

Carol Carno

Dec 4, 2023

 

Carol Carno, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Francis House. She was born on October 27, 1938, in Syracuse to the late Grant and Laura Thompson. Carol was raised in the Lyncourt/Eastwood area of Syracuse where she was a 1956 graduate of Eastwood High School.

Following school, Carol embarked on a remarkable journey...