All Obituaries

Betty W. Ketchum, 81, of North Syracuse, passed away November 20, 2021, peacefully at her home. She retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald, Sr. and sister, Donna Trombley. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Jeff) Burch of Clay and Ronald Ketchum of North Syracuse; her grandchildren, Paul Burch, Jonathan Ketchum and Jenna Ketchum; his sister, Dorothy Crisafulli of Phoenix; several nieces and nephews. Private services. A celebration...

Nayzear Ketaily, 96, of North Syracuse, November 18, 2021. Predeceased by wife, Wanda and son, Nicholas. Survived by son, Gary Ketaily and daughter, Karen Cummings. Services Tuesday Nov 30 at 11am at Sears Middleton Mathewson, 209 N. Man St. North Syracuse. Leave condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall

Beverly A. Coville, 82, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Syracuse to Olaf and Agnes(Sakowski)Stone. She is predeceased by her twin and best friend Barbara J. Winters in January of 2020, along with her older sister Carolyn Kunego and granddaughter Briana Zelesnik. She retired from NY Relay Service in 2007 after previously  working for Crouse Hinds and Cooper Industries as well as Bornhurst Inc. for many, many...

Marion Joyce Sargent went to be with her Lord and Savior and Charles, her husband of over 60 years on October 29th Marion is survived by her 3 children Deborah (Mark) Gibson, Jeffrey (Julie) Sargent and James Sargent, 13 dear Grandchildren, 17 sweet Great Grandchildren as well as Nieces and Nephews. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and resident of North Syracuse for over 50 yrs. If you were every approached by a gray haired lady in a wheel chair with a big smile and given a...

Nicholas A. Ketaily, 64, of Pennellville, passed away October 26, 2021. He was born in Syracuse and was a US Army veteran. He was previously employed by Stroehmann Bread Bakery. He is survived by his wife, Vashty Maharaj Ketaily; his son, Lee Ketaily of Syracuse; his father, Nayzear Ketaily and his siblings, Gary Ketaily of Colorado and Karen Cummins of Syracuse. Funeral services are Monday November 1st at 11am in Sears Middleton Mathewson Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., North...

Retired USAF Master Sergeant Donald R. Smith, 81, of North Syracuse passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on October 18, 2021. Donald was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He served the United States Air Force in the Strategic Air Command with excellence for 21 years retiring in 1978. Donald was born on July 5, 1940 in Brandon, NY to his parents Vernice & Viola (Collins) Smith. When he was just 17, Donald decided he wanted to join the Air Force and was...

Dianne Lynn (Allen) Krajcar Thomas died October 11, 2021 at Reston Hospital at the age of 71. Originally of the Clay area in Upstate NY, she was the daughter of Arnold Dwight Allen and Rosamond E. (Wright) Spicer/Allen. Both of her parents having been previously married and widowed, leaving 9 children. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband, Hugh E. Thomas, and her two beloved sons, Stephen M. and Daniel R. Krajcar and his wife, Renee, of New York State; her three Diaz...

Blaine A. Schrader, 23, of Liverpool, passed away October 8, 2021. He was born in Chattanooga, TN and was a graduate of Liverpool High School. He was predeceased by his grandfather's, George Schrader and James Foster. He is survived by his children, Davina and Adeline and their mom, Olivia Wood; his parents, Mark and Tina (Page) Schrader; his siblings, Mackenzie (Mac) Heishman of North Carolina; Madison, Lauryn, Bryce, and Delilah Schrader of Liverpool; a niece, Zella and nephew, Finn;...

Ethel M. Abbott passed away peacefully in her home after a very long and happy life on October 4, 2021. Ethel was born May 6, 1919 in Syracuse, NY to Earl & Lillian Abbott. She was also predeceased by her two sisters & their husbands, Elnor & Ray Casey, Margaret & Tony Rybinski and niece, Sandra Becker.  Ethel is survived by John Becker, Patricia (John) Ard, Joan (Rod) Stummer, & Donna (Wally) Scanlon and their families. Many Great Nieces & Nephews as well...