All Obituaries

Mary M. (Connelly) Donath, 76, of Syracuse, passed away January 17, 2021. She was born in Syracuse and was formerly employed by Dot & Lenny's Inn in Syracuse.   She was predeceased by her Mother Rita A. (Frigon) Connelly and siblings Mickey Jr., Raymond Connelly and sister Rita A. Donath, step daughter Wendy Jo Donath and step-son in law Jeffery Hutchins. She is survived by her husband, John W. Donath Jr.; her children, Edward Pitcher, Veronica Becker (Rich Knapp), Jackie...

Starr Canestraro, 82, of Cicero, passed away January 15, 2021. She was born in Northampton, PA. She was a school Principal for East Syracuse-Minoa School district before retiring in 1993. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert in 2007. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Canestraro of Cicero and her grandchildren, Shelby and Shayla.  A scholarship will be set up in her name at the ES-M school district.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Leave...

Clarence Radder Jr., Age 92, passed away January 6, 2021 at 5 p.m. while in Crouse Hospital.  He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Crose of North Syracuse NY, Susan Jones of Summerville, SC and Karen Cooper of North Syracuse NY.  He is also survived by his Grandchildren, Heather Fewell of Arizona, Starr Crose of Panama City Beach, FL, Holly Jones of North Charleston, SC, Jason Hemingway and Tia Hemingway.  He also has 8 great grandchildren.   He served in WWII in...

Margaret A. (Miller) Freund, 85, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2020. She was born in Skaneateles Falls, NY. Margaret worked as a secretary for the North Syracuse School District, Diefendorf Gear Corp and Janus Park. She was predeceased by her parents John and Anna Miller, 6 siblings, her husband of 64 years (Ernest), her daughter-in-law, Linda and grandson, Brian. She is survived by her loving children, Gretchen (Dan) Kelly of Syracuse, Stephen...

Shirley Mae Angwin (Snyder) passed away peacefully on December 27 at the age of 93 after a period of declining health. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Clara (De Pan) and Philip Snyder. She was the wife of 62 years of the late Richard Angwin. Shirley attended St. Brigid’s school in Solvay and then went on to a variety of careers including waitress, hairdresser, and bookkeeper. Shirley was a generous and tireless volunteer serving veterans, the church, and the...

On Tuesday December 22, 2020, Cynthia Golden-Haylor passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70 due to complications from COVID. Cindy was born to Fred and Janice Golden on September 16, 1950 in Syracuse New York. She graduated from North Syracuse High School and she took a number of continuing education classes. Cindy married her longtime companion Paul Haylor in 2008. She had a gift for music that began at a young...

Douglas Lloyd Donahue was born August 12, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ruth and Richard Donahue. The family eventually relocated to Baldwinsville, NY where he graduated high school and met many lifelong friends. He went on to attend the University of Miami and Syracuse University where he excelled in both English and writing.  Doug had a way with words both in life and on paper. He was a member of the Army National Guard.  His love of building and creating led him to develop...

Roberta Lynn Sotherden, 58, of Syracuse, passed away December 15, 2020. She was predeceased by her father, Allen Sotherden and brother, Robert Sotherden. Survived by her mother, Sharon (Carl) Sullivan; her brother, Ronald (Therese) Sotherden; her nephew, Ron Sotherden; several aunts, uncles and cousins.   Funeral services will be held Friday December 18th at 10 AM at Sears Middleton Mathewson Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., North Syracuse. Burial will be in Pine Plains...

JoAnne C. Baker, 68, of North Syracuse, passed away December 11, 2020. She was born in Watertown and retired from the Village of North Syracuse Parks & Recreation.  JoAnne loved camping, “sneaking” off to the casino, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, John Barnholdt. She is survived by her husband of 48 1/2 years, Terrance Baker; her children, Timothy (Katie) Baker and Ryan Baker; grandchildren, Abilene, Evelyn, Landon and...

Cynthia (Tulowiecki) Sardella, 64, of West Monroe passed away peacefully December 6 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the oldest of nine children and spent her earliest years wishing for a sister in a house filled with brothers. Her wish was granted twice and together she and her eight siblings forged an unbreakable bond that lasted the rest of her life. A graduate of Liverpool High School and Powelson Business Institute, she was a founding...