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Peter J. Palladino

Peter J. Palladino

Apr 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Peter John Palladino of Atlanta, GA. He died at age 56 on April 20, 2023. Pete will be sadly missed and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. He is survived by his mother, Donna Palladino (Bays); sister Linda Palladino; daughters, Sophie and Chloe Palladino as well as his close...

Joan L. Smith

Joan L. Smith

Apr 14, 2023

Joan L. Smith, 76, of Cazenovia, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. She was born August 8, 1946 in Syracuse to Sidney and Ruby Price and was a graduate of North Syracuse Central High School. Joan continued her education by earning her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Buffalo State and her Master's in Special Education from Syracuse University. Joan...

Evelyn J. Spring

Evelyn J. Spring

Apr 8, 2023

Evelyn Jean (Kreis) Spring, 92, of Nelson, NY, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1930 in Syracuse, NY, to the late Oscar and Edith Kreis. Evelyn was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy and started her career as a phone operator for New York Telephone. She met and married John E. "Jack" Spring...

Theresa  Miner

Theresa Miner

Apr 1, 2023

Theresa F. "Terry" Miner, 74, of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Pompey passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 1, 2023 with her family by her side. Terry was born March 22, 1949 in Syracuse to Donald and Fay Francey and had resided in Bradenton for the last 40 years. She had been employed in the retail grocery business for 30...

Catherine A. Costello Dorrance

Catherine A. Costello Dorrance

Mar 26, 2023

Catherine Dorrance, 92, passed away on March 26, 2023 after a brief illness, where she was constantly surrounded by her family. She was born in Watervale, N.Y., the middle child of the late Daniel L. and Anna Quirk Costello. Kate graduated from Cazenovia High School, and worked at the Brae Loch Inn, Mulligans and General Electric. Kate was married in...

Elizabeth  Carncross

Elizabeth Carncross

Mar 23, 2023

Elizabeth "Beth" Hollis Carncross, 59, of Cazenovia died Thursday, March 23, 2023 comforted by her family at her side. She was born February 16, 1964 in Syracuse to James and Susan Carncross and was a graduate of Jamesville Dewitt High School. Beth continued her education and was a graduate of Onondaga Community College, the College of Boca Raton and attended...

Patricia A. Thieleman

Patricia A. Thieleman

Mar 17, 2023

Patricia A. Thieleman, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. Patty was born March 21, 1938 in Watertown to Clarence and Hazel Haskins. She is now in Heaven with her mother Hazel and her son, Howard Haskins. She is survived by her son, Gerald Ackerman, daughters, Jean Martinez, Laura (Buenaventura) Navarrete and...

Paul D. Manion

Paul D. Manion

Mar 2, 2023

Paul D. Manion, 82, of Cazenovia, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Upstate University Hospital. He was born March 30, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Donald and Beunna Manion. Paul was a graduate of Hopkins High School in Hopkins, Minnesota and furthered his education at the University of Minnesota where he earned his Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees in...

Edward  Andrews

Edward Andrews

Feb 27, 2023

Edward J. Andrews, 71, originally from Chittenango, New York passed away February 27, 2023 at Catholic Hospice at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ed was born in Syracuse, the fourth of five children born to Archie and Margaret Andrews. Ed attended Chittenango Central School and earned his GED. He attended Mohawk Valley Community College after hitchhiking with a...

Jean M. Yorton

Jean M. Yorton

Feb 26, 2023

Jean M. Yorton, 97, of Cazenovia (1946-2014) died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown. She retired from Cazenovia Central Schools as a bookkeeper/accountant, with past careers as a bookkeeper at Key Bank and Marine Midland Bank. She was born in the Town of Cazenovia and graduated from Canastota High School in 1943. She married Charles Yorton,...

Griffin Vaughan Gory

Griffin Vaughan Gory

Feb 25, 2023

Griffin Gory died peacefully Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Upstate Medical Center with family at his side. Born in Wellesley, Massachusetts to loving parents Michael and Jacqueline Gory on June 19, 2005. A Senior at Fayetteville Manlius High School, Griffin was a well known local ladies man and gentleman of leisure. Funny, crazy, unpredictable, and frustrating, Griffin was a handful...

Alfred  Marshall

Alfred Marshall

Feb 23, 2023

The Marshall family invites all of their friends and family to join them in remembering and celebrating Al's life. A Celebration of Life Party will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 4 p.m. at the Willow Bank Yacht Club, 27 Forman St, Cazenovia, NY. Al was not fond of dressing up so casual, festive attire only please. Sailing...

Wilma  Brownback

Wilma Brownback

Feb 16, 2023

Wilma Lorraine Grunert Brownback died peacefully at home on February 16, 2023. Born in Ithaca, New York, on April 6, 1931, to her loving parents Helen Case and Frederick Karl Grunert, Wilma's wonderfully long life is a story with many chapters. As a girl, she and her family resided in Ithaca, Phelps, and Syracuse. After graduating from Nottingham High School...

Charles  Dolinskas

Charles Dolinskas

Jan 30, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Dolinskas, 73, of Keene Valley, NY, passed away on January 30, 2023. Chuck was born on March 23, 1949 to Charles and Anne Dolinskas in Newark, NJ. Ever the outdoorsman, Chuck braved the cold to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Maine. Prior to his retirement, Chuck worked as a Senior Programs Analyst...

Margaret  Frisbey

Margaret Frisbey

Jan 20, 2023

Margaret Howe "Peg" Frisbey, 94, passed peacefully on January 20, 2023, one day short of her 95th birthday. Peg was born on January 21, 1928 in Highland Park, Michigan to Earl and Madeleine Howe. She spent summers at her grandparents, aunts and uncle's farms as a child in Erieville, New York. Peg was a graduate of Boston University but her...

James F. Evans Iii

James F. Evans Iii

Jan 16, 2023

James Frederick Evans III, 69, a lifelong resident of Cazenovia, New York, passed away from heart failure on January 16, 2023. The eldest child of James Frederick Evans, Jr. and Barbara Bradshaw Evans, Jim was born April 8, 1953. After graduation from Cazenovia High School in 1971, he attended Harvard University where he earned his A.B. (cum laude) in 1973....

Robert W. Gregg, Jr.

Robert W. Gregg, Jr.

Jan 16, 2023

Robert W. Gregg Jr. was a lifelong resident of Cazenovia, NY and an active member of the community. He died January 16, 2023 from Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and COPD. Born March 15, 1943, he was in the Class of 1961 at Cazenovia High School, and earned undergraduate and masters degrees in Secondary Social Studies from SUNY Cortland. Bob went on...

Joseph L. Naselli

Joseph L. Naselli

Jan 13, 2023

Joseph L. Naselli, 90, of Jupiter, Florida died on Friday January 13, 2023 after a short illness surrounded by family. Joe was born in Syracuse, NY to Mary Lapi and Dr. Joseph B. Naselli. He grew up on the Northside of Syracuse and attended Christian Brothers Academy. Joe served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1953 where...

Marcia  Helbig

Marcia Helbig

Dec 31, 2022

With great sadness we share the passing of Marcia Helbig of Cazenovia, NY, on December 31, 2022. She was born on April 19, 1928 in King Ferry, NY to Kathleen and Samuel Fessenden. Marcia was the valedictorian of her high school class and the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. She earned her Bachelor of Arts...

Pauline  Monz

Pauline Monz

Dec 29, 2022

Pauline "Polly" Monz, 91, of Cazenovia, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. She was born April 2, 1931 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Henry and Susanne Monz and was named after her maternal grandmother. Polly was a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned her Doctorate of Philosophy from...

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