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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...

Chad "Chadwick" J. Hawk

Chad "Chadwick" J. Hawk

Dec 17, 2022

Chad “Chadwick” J. Hawk, 22, lifelong resident of Mattydale, passed away Saturday, December 17th unexpectedly in a car accident. He was a 2019 graduate of Cicero North Syracuse High School and the photographer/videographer for the CNS girls Soccer and Lacrosse teams.

Chad worked at Twin Trees III in North Syracuse for the past 5 years as their wing cook. His...

Rosemary "Rosie" (DeFonde) Sindone

Rosemary "Rosie" (DeFonde) Sindone

Dec 11, 2022

Rosemary “Rosie” (DeFonde) Sindone, 73, resident of Legacy Apartments in Baldwinsville, passed away Sunday, December 11th at Loretto Cuningham. Rosie grew up on Boston Rd. in Mattydale with her parents, the late Samuel and Natalie (Malfa) DeFonde. Rosie was a 1967 graduate of North Syracuse High School and resided on Rosewood Circle in North Syracuse for 42 years before relocating...

John J. Sakowski, Jr.

John J. Sakowski, Jr.

Dec 9, 2022

John J. Sakowski, Jr., 59, resident of Mattydale, passed away Friday at his home. John resided in Mattydale for most of his life until the past 2 years which were spent in North Syracuse. He was a 1981 graduate of North Syracuse High School.

John enjoyed geometric sketching, camping, and listening to live music. He loved his music and played...

Catherine M. Mayer

Catherine M. Mayer

Dec 3, 2022

Catherine “Cathy” M. Mayer, 64, of Clay, passed away Saturday, December 3, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John and Laura (Caban) Soltis and 1975 graduate of North Syracuse High School.

Cathy retired in 2021 after 38 years as a customer service representative at BJ’s Wholesale in Clay. She enjoyed spending time at the family...

Edward "Ned" Jagelle

Edward "Ned" Jagelle

Nov 22, 2022

 

Edward “Ned” Jagelle, 62, of Liverpool NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Upstate Medical Center after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Edward and Joan (Rohe) Jagelle.

Ned grew up in North Syracuse and was a 1978 graduate of Liverpool High School. Upon graduating, he joined the Navy and served proudly for...

Steven P. Zehr

Steven P. Zehr

Nov 22, 2022

Steven P. Zehr, 64, of Cicero, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  Raised in Belleville, Steven was the son of the late Hilton R. and Mary Helen (Moselle) Zehr. He was a 1975 graduate of Belleville Henderson High School and attended SUNY Canton where he received his associate degree in Business Administration.

Steven worked as a software engineer for...

Frances "Fran" E. Bukowski

Frances "Fran" E. Bukowski

Nov 2, 2022

Frances “Fran” E. Bukowski, 91, a life resident of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born to the late George and Louise (Salinski) Cook, Fran operated Bob Bukowski’s Collision in Mattydale with her late husband for 48 years. She also dealt in antiques and collectables. Fran was a loving mother to her three children and a doting grandmother. She...

Robert M. Mylchreest

Robert M. Mylchreest

Oct 31, 2022

Robert “Bob” M. Mylchreest, 96, of North Syracuse, went home to be with God, his beloved wife, Nancy and brother, Father Bill, on Monday, October 31, 2022. He grew up in Eastwood and was a 1944 graduate of Eastwood High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Oswego State and served in the US Navy during World War II.

Bob...

Nancy Schneider

Nancy Schneider

Oct 28, 2022

Nancy “Gram” Schneider, 83, died suddenly on Friday, October 28, 2022. A native of the Cato area, Nancy grew up in the Baldwinsville and Cato area before moving to Syracuse in 1965.

Nancy worked as a waitress for 20 years at various restaurants including: Wysocki’s Manor, Red Door North, and Anthony’s Manor before becoming a caregiver. She was a caregiver...

Mary B. Gurniak

Mary B. Gurniak

Oct 27, 2022

Mary B. Gurniak, 94, longtime resident of Mattydale, passed away Thursday, October 27th at Bishop Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse. Mary grew up in Eastwood before moving to Mattydale in 1963. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Davis) Bennett.

Mary worked as a reservation agent for US Airways in Syracuse for 25 years before retiring...

Pauline Quinn

Pauline Quinn

Oct 22, 2022

Pauline Quinn, 82, life resident of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday, October 22nd at Upstate University Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Wild) Schultz and a 1958 graduate of North Syracuse High School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Syracuse University.

Pauline retired in 1995 after 30 years as a microbiologist at SUNY...

Robin (Weitzel) Carr

Robin (Weitzel) Carr

Oct 21, 2022

Robin (Weitzel) Carr, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, October 21st at Francis House. Robin was born in El Cajon, California where she graduated high school. She attended Bryant & Stratton College. Robin worked at Kieffer’s Cigars in Syracuse and the former Alma Motel in Mattydale.

She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Carr and daughter, Kelly Carr.

Surviving is her...

Andrew J. Buck

Andrew J. Buck

Oct 20, 2022

Andrew J. Buck, 63, lifetime resident of Mattydale, passed away Thursday, October 20th.  He graduated from North Syracuse High School in 1977. Then, he served in the US Army, stationed in Germany.

Andrew was a hard-working provider for his family. He was employed by Ehrlich Pest Control (formerly DuRight) as an exterminator for the past 32 years where he maintained close...

Rita A. Ingerson

Rita A. Ingerson

Oct 16, 2022

Rita (Hildman) Ingerson, age 93, of North Syracuse, passed away on October 16, 2022, at her son’s home, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was raised on the North side of Syracuse where she graduated from Assumption School in 1946. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Maria (Kessler) Hildman.

Rita worked for The New York Telephone Company...

Andrew G. Giegold, Jr.

Andrew G. Giegold, Jr.

Oct 13, 2022

Andrew G. Giegold, Jr., 96, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully October 13th, 2022. Andrew was born in Cambridge, MA, to the late Anna E. (Luther) and Andrew G. Giegold, Sr. and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY.

Andrew was a US Naval World War II veteran based at both the US Navy Photo Science Labs and US Naval Research Labs...

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