All Obituaries

Orise L. Dobkowski, 93, of North Syracuse passed away on April 6, 2021 at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. She had been fighting heart complications after breaking her hip in August, 2020. Her family spent all the time allowed visiting with her at Bishop. Orise was born in Madawaska, Maine and moved with her family to Syracuse in the 1940s. She worked for George Block Furriers and General Electric before becoming a full time loving wife, mother and grandmother. Orise was...

Michael F. Sheridan, 58, of Clay, passed away April 3, 2021. He was born in Auburn and was currently employed by C&S Companies in Syracuse. He was predeceased by his father, William Sheridan.  He is survived by his wife, Tari (Sullivan) Sheridan; his children, Kailey Sheridan and Zachary Sheridan both of Clay: his mother, Nancy (Coleman) Sheridan of Skaneateles; his brother, Andrew (Sandra) Sheridan of Auburn and sister, Michelle, (Thomas) Lust of Locke; several aunts, uncles,...

James P. "Jimmy D" Desimone, Jr. 51, passed away April 3, 2021. He is survived by his fiancé, Christine MacCombie; his sons, Anthony MacMillan of Syracuse and Jovanni Trinchini of Rochester; step-children, Taylor VanCamp of Liverpool and Tristan Rhodes of Auburn; his mother, JoAnne (Chuck) Fougnier of Canastota; ; several step brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6-8pm at Sears Middleton Mathewson Funeral...

Carmela C. (Campolo) Sokolowsky, 99, of Memphis, NY, passed away March 30, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry in 1973 and daughter, Anne Hawkins in 2008. Survived by her children, Susan (Lloyd) Ellis of Memphis and Jane Sokolowsky (David Salisbury) of West Monroe; grandchildren, Lisa Ellis and Dennis Johnson; a great grandson, George Johnson; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday April 6th at 10:30 AM in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will follow in...

Robert F. Truax, 88, of Cicero, passed away March 25, 2021. Survived by wife, Blanche (LaVeck) Truax; his children, Mary (Charles) Elwell, Robert (Susan) Truax, Jr. and Nancy (Steven) Stowell; 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; his sisters, Evelyn Hollenbeck and Dorothy Klaczko both of Florida. Services are private . Leave condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall  

Cynthia Ann (Johnson) Barnett, 69, of  Syracuse, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, while surrounded by family. She leaves behind her three children, Matthew, Beth and Joel; sister, Susan Bierer and their families. Cynthia was passionate about helping people, especially advocating for those who need help advocating for themselves. She spent her career as an educator, professor, and vice principal, and often reminisced about how her most rewarding professional...

Donald “Nate” Powers, 55, of Syracuse has gained his wings with his family by his side on Friday March 19, 2021.  Nate was a life long mechanic and spent many weekends at ESTA safety park drag strip. He had a true need for speed and lived his life a quarter mile at a time. His race cars, children and grandson were his pride and joy. He was an amazing friend, father and papa. His smile and jokes would always brighten up the room. He will be forever missed and will always go...

Ronald Martin DeVaul, 59 (April 20, 1961 - Feb 12, 2021) of Syracuse, passed away at Upstate University Hospital. Predeceased by father, Herbert H. DeVaul, June 10, 1996 and brother, Michael, Feb 13, 1979. Survived by mother, Eleanor Spink DeVaul,  6 brothers, Herbert, Jr., Kevin, Edward, Paul, John, James; 2 sisters, Darlene and Cheryl; 6 aunts, several nieces and nephews. Spring burial in Fyler Cemetery, Kirkville. Leave condolences for he family on the Tribute Wall 

Theresa Richer. 53 of Liverpool passed away Thursday after over a two year battle with breast cancer. She graduated from CNS high school and worked for The Galleries of Syracuse. Theresa said " Don't be sad, I lived my life my way and full of humor even in the darkest part of my life and health. My only regret is that I didn't take care of my health better when i knew it was failing. I love you all and want all my family to know just how much i appreciated all the help and...

Paul T. McKeon, 58, of Syracuse NY, passed unexpectedly Monday, February 8th 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born June 2nd, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank J. and Claire R. (Deagan) McKeon. Paul attended St. Thomas Aquinas and later Liverpool High School, then worked as a maintenance mechanic in the plastics industry for nearly 40 years. In his spare time, he was an avid gardener and do-it-yourselfer, loving husband and caring father. He is survived...