Syracuse, NY Obituaries

Mary Sharpe Nappi, 87, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday with her husband by her side. Born in Syracuse, she was a life resident of the area. Mary was a lifetime benefactor of St. Lucy’s Church and...

Charles R. Mowers “Duff”, “Charlie” 66, of Richland New York, passed away on September 4th 2013, at his home, with his family by his side. There will be a private memorial service held on Saturday ...

Lakshmi P. Sharma, 87, of Manlius, passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Haridwar, India, he resided in the Syracuse area since 1972. He retired from Allied Chemical and was a member ...

Réchard C. Rowell, 34 of Syracuse, NY, passed away Saturday August 31st, 2013 at Community General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Syracuse, NY on January 20th 1979. Réchard atte...

Frances R. D’Amico, 59, of Syracuse passed away Tuesday at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Texas, she grew up in Huntington, NY and resided in Syracuse for 30 years. Frances was...

Anthony L. Buccina, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at Van Duyn Nursing Home. A life resident of Syracuse, he retired from General Electric after 34 years of dedicated service. Anthony is surv...

Evelyn P. (Tatem) Martin, 82, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at her home. Born in Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada, she resided in Syracuse for 30 years. In 2008 Evelyn retired from Patrick’s Dry Clea...

It is with great sadness that we announce the homegoing of our loved one, Tierra Cynita Renecia, “T-Newt” Newton. Tierra was born in Syracuse, NY to Tanita and Carl Newton, Sr. both of Syracuse, NY. ...

Mabel Davis Hyatt, 88, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Verplank, New York, she resided in Syracuse for over 60 years. Mabel was an honor graduate of Bayridge High Scho...

Johnnell M. Curry, infant son of Alexius Gregory and Johnnell Curry passed away on August 14, 2013. Services will be private. Contributions may be made to KJ's Angels Memorial Fund in c/o CNY Co...

Jeanne (Ricamo) Cusano, 93, of Syracuse, went to be with the Lord Monday at home. Born in Providence, RI, she resided in Syracuse for 62 years. Jeanne was a faithful wife, mother and grandmother and...

Rosemarie Merola Pullano, 85, of Syracuse passed away Saturday. She was a life resident of Syracuse and a communicant of St. Charles of Borromeo Church. Rosemarie was a former employee at Onondaga ...

Joseph F. Finelli, M.D., passed away peacefully on Thursday surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio and after graduating from high school there, enlisted in the Marines. He served in...

Jamie M. Larson Handford passed away Friday. Survivors: Husband, Woodrow J. Handford, Sr.; children, Christena Mclellan, Shaylee Handford, Michael Larson; mother, Loretta Husted; sister, Kristin Vi...

Mr. Zachary D. Oliver, Sr., 47, of Greer, SC passed away Saturday in South Carolina. Born in Syracuse he resided in South Carolina for the past three years. He was formerly employed at New Venture Ge...

Rita V. Moore (nee Lapenta), 78, of Dewitt, passed away Sunday at the Jewish Home. Born in Syracuse, she was the youngest daughter of the late Nicholas V. and Assunta Lapenta, Italian immigrants. Rit...

Therese TJ Jones-Howard, 48, departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2013. A resident of Syracuse, NY, Therese was adored by the community. She lived a hard life, but she managed to stay confident...

Mary J. Speach, 99, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Iroquois Nursing Home. A life resident of Syracuse, she was a homemaker and a former employee of Dey Brothers in the Millenary ...

Teresa Barbera D’Arrigo, 87, born in Messina, Sicily, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at James Square surrounded by her loving family. An accomplished seamstress, Teresa retired from Learbury’s...

Carl Richard Belsi (formerly Belpulsi), 74, of Jordan, passed away on Thursday at the Francis House. A Syracuse native, Carl also resided in Rochester, NY and California for 28 years. He graduated f...

Kathleen Kim Sullivan, 53, of East Syracuse, passed away Sunday. Born in Ilion, NY, she resided in the Syracuse area for 25 years. Kim had a passion for animals. Survivors: Her twin brothers, Tim ...

John Highberger, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at home. He graduated from ESM in 1973 and formerly employed with GE. Survivors: Daughters, Jennifer Elias of Syracuse and Julie Highberger of ...

Luquisha R. Paul, 23, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday at Upstate University Hospital. A life resident of Syracuse, she was self-employed. Survivors: daughter, Heaven Graydon; son, Ty’mier Paul; s...

Clyde Kent, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at his home. Born in Lyons, Georgia, he was self-employed. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Kent. Survivors: His loving wife, Barbara (Ki...

Mattie L. Hightower, 72, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday. Born in Mims, Florida, she lived in the Syracuse area for 53 years. Mattie retired as a Teacher’s Assistant with the Syracuse City School Di...

Carlton Allen, 59, of Syracuse passed away Thursday. Predeceased by his son, Tyree Allen. Survivors: His mother, Lavinia Allen; children, Carlton Jr., Fuquan, Aisha, Lavinia, Ateria; 12 grandchildr...

Mark C. Romas, 52, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark is remembered as a loyal hus...

Paige Scheel, 12, of Syracuse passed away Friday. She was born in Syracuse and recently graduated from Webster Elementary School. Paige loved music and dancing. She smiled all the time and liked to...

Mrs. Genell Davis, 81, passed away on July 16, 2013 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Genell was born March 24th, 1932 in Bowman, SC to parents General and Dessie Lee Riley. Genell moved to Syracuse...

Karon J. Cole, 22, of Syracuse, departed this life on Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, he attended Fowler High School. He was predeceased by his father, Stanley Cole; and grandfather, John Cummings. Sur...

Rose Juista Cacchione, 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Elderwood Healthcare at Birchwood with her loving family by her side. She was born on the north side of Syracuse on Dece...

Mary Amellio Iannettoni, of Jamesville, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she resided in the Syracuse area for most of her life. One of five children, Mary was the fir...

Debbie passed surrounded by her loving family by her side on July 16, 2013. She was the daughter of Michalina and the late Peter E. Bravo. Her pride and joy was her son Nicholas J. Spanish. She i...

Della C. (Bonacci) Hinman, 61, of Clay, passed away suddenly on Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her family by her side. A life resident of Syracuse, she was employed by NTTS for five years. D...

Marietta Riccinto Barnello, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Friday. A life resident of Syracuse, she retired from Sackets Clothing Store and also worked at Chapels, Dey Brothers, and Muench Kreuzer Cand...

Pasquale A. “Pat” Capria, 72, of Sandy Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A Syracuse native, he spent most of his life in Liverpool and the last ten years in Sandy Cre...

Stephen Netti, Sr., 92, of Syracuse, passed away Monday. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during WWII and was also a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Stephe...

Catherine Laurent Frantz-Brown's five year battle with cancer ended peacefully at home where she was surrounded by her four children, Asia Pitts (Curtis), Lou Ivey (Shawn), Audrey Brown (Mohammad Zacc...

Richard O. Emmerth, Jr., 47, passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was a member of the US Army Special Forces. He was a decorated Sergeant honorably discharged who served his country in De...

Eleanor (Adams) Fitzgerald, 82, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at Rosewood Heights Nursing Home. A life resident of Syracuse, she retired from Onondaga County after 15 years and was a communicant of...

Gregoria “Gloria” Medina-Lopez, 91 years old, has earned her wings and has changed her residence to her heavenly home on July 2, 2013 to join her loving husband, Herminio Medina-Lopez of 62 years. Bo...

Pietro Russo, 31, of Syracuse, passed away suddenly on Sunday. He was born in Naples, Italy. Pietro will be remembered for his funny, good sense of humor, good heart, and for being very friendly. H...

Edward “Eddie” Allen Blumenfeld 46, of Syracuse NY passed away on June 26, 2013. Born January 8th, 1967 in Brighton Beach Brooklyn. In his personal life Eddie was known for his style, passion, incredi...

Cynthia Ann Monette, 66, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully and painlessly with her family by her side. Cynthia was a proud mother, grandmother, and business owner, who touched and affected many liv...

John J. "Jack" Hessmiller, Jr., 58, died on May 29, 2013 at home in Syracuse. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late John J. and Marietta (Cuozzo) Hessmiller. He was a 1972 graduate of St. John ...

Gaetano Lisi, 84, of Liverpool, passed away Sunday at his home with his family by his side. Born in Syracuse, Gaetano retired from Allied Chemical after working there for over 30 years and was a comm...

Raghda Tadrus went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2013. She was born in Salt, Jordan and has lived in Syracuse for 50 years. Raghda retried from Learbury’s where she worked for 10 years and was a m...