All Obituaries

Carol Shaver Schiltz died on Monday, January 3rd at home surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old. Carol was the finance director of Elmcrest Children's Center, Inc. for fifteen years prior to retiring in 1995. Carol enjoyed her home and working her gardens. She liked refurbishing furniture, redecorating and renovating. She always liked having a project. In her later years, Carol spent her time reading. She had a keen interest in politics, always looking out for the underdog...

Barbara (Flynn) Kelley, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Barbara was born in Syracuse to Francis and Frances (Fortune) Flynn and was a longtime communicant of St. Daniel’s Church.   Raising seven daughters, she was a homemaker for most of her life. Later in life she was employed by the Marriott Hotel until her retirement.   In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her...

Richard Benz, 82 of Cicero passed away December 23, 2021. Born in Detroit Michigan, Richard was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran.  He served with the United States Air Force for over 20 years. He was stationed in the UK, Germany, Minnesota and numerous other places before retiring at Hancock Field in Syracuse.  Rich then worked at the US Postal Service in Syracuse. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending many summer days boating and fishing on Oneida lake with friends.  He is...

Janice M. Rieth, age 73 of N. Syracuse went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 18, surrounded by her children and husband.  Survived by her husband Robert B. Rieth and her two sons Michael R. Rieth ( Chrissy Giordano ) and Jonathan D. Rieth ( Hot Daniel ), her sister Joy Fragola and brother Tom “NiNi” Fragola (Karen Fragola). She has 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Predeceased by her parents Dominick and Cora Fragola, her brother Mike...

James Myron Schaefer, 86, of North Syracuse, passed away December 17, 2021, peacefully in his sleep. James was born in New York City to Myron and Irene (Woodcock) Schaefer. Jim studied animal husbandry at Morrisville college before joining the service. He served in the US Army as a Security Agent with the Intelligence branch (ASA) based in Germany.  He met his wife, Gracemary Durstewitz while attending a USO dance in New Jersey. They married and spent nearly 45 yrs together until her...

Marguerite E. (Arroway) Young, 86, of Brewerton, passed away December 5, 2021. She was born in Fulton and retired from Penny Curtiss Bakery after 40 years. She attended the New York State School for the Deaf in Rome. She loved going on vacation and cruises. She was always spending time with her family and especially loved her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Earle Young, Jr. in 2002. She is survived by her sister, Katherine (Albert) Durfey of Fulton; her...

Shawn E. Sobotka (Buddy), age 34, of North Syracuse passed away on December 7th, 2021. He was born in Syracuse, NY, and graduated from Cicero North Syracuse High School.  Shawn enjoyed swimming and rough-housing with the kids in the pool, playing with die-cast cars, Christmas and birthdays, watching movies, and loved babies and his large close family.  He was predeceased by his mother Esther Rapp and survived by his father Edward Sobotka, his siblings Fredric Rapp, Diana...

Gerald R. Bush “ A few years ago, Jerry and I were conversing about the afterlife, and I asked him, “So what would YOU put in your obituary?” He turned his head sideways and looked at me like it was wearing spaghetti on my head, “I don’t know… How will it matter? I’ll be gone!” he said, and chuckled. Well, Jerry, that was helpful. I suppose I should start, as everyone does, and tell you he left this world very unexpectedly. He left behind a...

Colburn, Dad, Papa or “Woody” to many of his friends was loved by everyone that knew him. We are at peace knowing that he never wavered from his faith. He grew up in the church and remained a Christian throughout his life. He attended college in Illinois and during a visit home he was introduced on a blind date to Carol Colella from North Syracuse. Soon afterwards, he transferred to Syracuse University and married the love of his life and completed his degree in...

Donald George Sovie August 4, 1936 – December 2, 2021 Donald George Sovie, aged 85, of Syracuse NY passed away on December 2, 2021 at Loretto Health and Rehab Center, Syracuse, with his family by his side.  He was born August 4, 1936 to Beverly and George Sovie in Ogdensburg, NY. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1955. Don was a past president of Barney Pond Fish & Game Club in South Colton, NY where he loved...