OBITUARIES

Oct 18, 2023

Joyce L. Skelly, 82, of Cicero, passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. Born in Syracuse to the late John and Cora (Rogers) Hart, Joyce was raised on the South side of the city and was a 1959 graduate of Central High School.

Joyce worked for 30 years as a stenographer for Equifax before retiring in the 1990’s. She loved flower...

Oct 6, 2023

Maxime J. Chabot, 77, of Syracuse, died Friday, October 6, 2023. A native of Kitigan Zibi, Quebec, Max was educated in Maniwaki, Quebec, before moving to the United States in 1966.

He worked for 40 years as a high-rise window washer at properties like the Chrysler Building, the Twin Towers, and the Empire State Building before retiring in 2006. He...

Oct 6, 2023

Elizabeth “Elsie” P. Inholz, 82, of North Syracuse, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse, Elsie grew up on the North side of Syracuse and was a 1959 graduate of Hannibal High School. She was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Sharaba) Weiss.

Elsie worked as a daycare provider out of her home...

Oct 5, 2023

Mary Claire Roock, 80, passed away on October 5, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Marian (Donahue) Roock and by a brother, Thomas Roock.

She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School on Tipperary Hill, received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Bonaventure University and her master’s in social work from Syracuse University. Mary Claire started working...

Sep 17, 2023

Janet A. (MacKenzie) Popenfuss, a life resident of the Eastwood community, passed away on September 17, 2023, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. She was born on April 7, 1946, in Syracuse, to the late Frederick and Byrle (Tanny) MacKenzie. Janet was a 1964 graduate of Eastwood High School.

She retired from Duffy's Heating and Air Conditioning as their full charge...

Sep 15, 2023

John P. DiNiro, 44, known affectionately as Guido, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, in Syracuse. He grew up in the CNS area and was a graduate of Cicero North Syracuse High School, class of 1997, before attending Onondaga Community College.He worked as a shift supervisor at the Rock Auto division of United Auto in Syracuse. Beyond his work, Guido...

Aug 21, 2023

Patrick J. Quinn, 82, of North Syracuse, passed away Monday, August 21st, 2023, at The Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero. Born to the late Joseph and Nellie (Podsiedlik) Quinn in Syracuse, Pat grew up in Mattydale and was a 1958 graduate of North Syracuse High School.

He retired in 2003 after many years as a salesman for Ontario Metals....

Aug 16, 2023

Barbara F. Mingle, 81, of North Bay, passed away Wednesday at The Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero. Barb was born to the late Harold and Irene (Seaman) Kaiser and grew up in the Dunkirk area. She was a 1959 graduate of North Syracuse High School and went on to earn her associates degree in 1996 from Columbia College in...

Aug 2, 2023

Aug 2, 2023

Kathleen LaBar, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd at Francis House in Syracuse.  A lifelong resident of Mattydale, she was a 1973 graduate of North Syracuse High School.

Kathy worked for 5 years at Syroco and R.E. Deitz Co. before later working for 15 years at Raymond Corp. She enjoyed gardening, listening to rock music and took immense pleasure in...

Jul 31, 2023

Christina Marie Smart, 56, of Clay, passed away July 31st after a long courageous battle with cancer. Chrissy was able to stay in the home she loved with the full-time care from her Aunt Sandy, her mom, and her wonderful neighbors.

Chrissy grew up in Mattydale and graduated from Cicero-North Syracuse High school in 1984. She began her career working...

Jul 16, 2023

Rachel Lee Cullivan, 41, of Mattydale, passed away unexpectedly Sunday at home. Born in Ottawa, Canada, Rachel grew up in Coral Springs, Florida where she graduated from Taravella High School in 2000. She attended OCC and earned her master’s degree in social work from Syracuse University in 2017.

Rachel was employed at Conifer Park in Liverpool for the past few...

Jul 14, 2023

**Becky's family would rather you donate to Roswell Park in her memory rather than sending flowers**

Rebecca “Becky” Jean Keating, 63, of Clay, received her healing on July 14, 2023, following a long battle fighting cancer.

Becky was born in Buffalo, NY to Edward and Ruth Heintz.  She lived for the last 38 years in Clay, NY and was a...

Jul 8, 2023

Richard “RJ” Passino, 64, of Lyncourt, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 8th at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo. Richard was a native of Liverpool who also resided in Canastota and Lyncourt. He was the son of the late Richard D. and Geraldine M. (Colosanti) Passino.

RJ served in the US Army and worked as a truck driver for 10 years...

Jul 7, 2023

Robert F. Sutkus, 76, of Gordon Ave in Mattydale, passed away Friday, July 7th at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. A native of Syracuse, Bob resided in Mattydale since 1973 and was the son of the late John and Veronica J. (Kondrat) Sutkus.

He was a 1964 graduate of West Hill High School. Bob was a Vietnam veteran serving...

Jul 3, 2023

 

Thomas C. Wyllie, 76, of Cicero, passed away on July 3, 2023, at home. Born in Auburn, Tom was the son of the late Robert and Edna (Hayes) Wyllie and brother of the late Robert Hayes Wyllie who passed in 2022.  After graduating from Savannah High School in 1965, he attended Auburn Community College, earning an Associates Degree in...

Jun 24, 2023

Eric “E-Star” Anderson, 52, lifelong resident of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, June 24th. He attended Nottingham High School where he played varsity football with the Bulldogs.

Eric worked at Syracuse Haulers for the past several years. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan and an amateur freestyle rapper who enjoyed many types of music.

He was predeceased by his maternal...

Jun 24, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Winslow, 87, of Palmyra, NY, passed away Saturday, June 24th at home.  Jerry was born in Johnson City and grew up in the North Syracuse area. He was a 1954 graduate of North Syracuse High and was the son of the late Clair and Mary (McHugh) Winslow.

Jerry was a US Navy veteran. He retired in 1998 after...

Jun 12, 2023

Charles “Jack” Renk, 89, of Richfield Blvd. in Mattydale, passed away Monday, June 12th. Chuck was a native of Liverpool who grew up and resided most of his life in Mattydale. He was the son of the late Leo A. and Helen (Sanderson) Renk.

Chuck was a 1953 graduate of North Syracuse High School. He served for six years as...

Jun 8, 2023

 

Andrew "Andy" A. Seymour, 50, life resident of Mattydale, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Andy was a loving father and loyal friend. He graduated from Bishop Grimes High School in 1990 and went on to work at Land Air Express before joining Lockheed Martin as a senior assembler for the past five years.

Andy was much more...