All Obituaries

Allan Joel Johnson, 49, of Baldwinsville, passed away Monday, November 4 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving sister, Michelle, nephews Anthony and Max and nieces,  Adrianna and Teagan by his side. Better known as AJ, he was an electrician, a musician, an avid concert goer, great big brother, wonderful uncle and a super friend to all that  knew him. Growing up, AJ was very into hockey and played at the fairgrounds for Midstate Youth...

Frederick A. Melvin, 82, of Cicero, passed away October 13, 2019. He was born in Liverpool, NY.  He graduated from Liverpool high school and was a foreign exchange student in Germany. He was employed by Oberdorfer Foundry and  also worked for  Amoco in Cortland. He had a green thumb, loved gardening, liked to travel and was interested in history.  He was predeceased by his parents and also his wife, Janet Shavalier Melvin in 2005. He is survived by his children,...

Scott S. Smith, 57, of Bridgeport, passed away October, 5, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Auburn and served in the US Army. He was employed by Dumac Business Systems for 20 years. He was predeceased by his daughter, Sarah Smith, his father, Sherrold Smith and his siblings, Mark Smith and Lynn Bull. He is survived by his wife, Debra (Rosenthal) Peterson-Smith; his children, Robert Smith (Anne Marie Bernardoni) and Lauren Smith both of Auburn; his step-children,...

Paul V. Brondi, 63, of Cicero, passed away October 3, 2019. He was born in Teaneck, NJ in 1956 and moved to Cicero in 1970.  A graduate of Cicero HS, he also attended Syracuse University for several years.  Although Paul worked at many companies, he had two primary employers as a machinist for General Electric and finishing his working career at New Process Gear. At General Electric he worked in both Defense and TV production in Syracuse. Paul was most proud of the work...

Beverly A Schiebler, 81 of Lakeport and Mattydale passed away at home with her Loving Husband Richard, best friend Bella and family by her side  on Saturday September 14th, 2019. Beverly “Mom, Aunt Bev, Bevie, Gram” enjoyed her Grand Children, dogs, camping, nature, birds, reading, movies, plants, Facebook, and bingo. Beverly’s door was always open to visitors and she had a special gift for listening to people. One of her...

Michael E. Pence, 68, of Mattydale, passed away September 8, 2019. He was born in Terre Haute, IN. He was a graduate of Wiley High School and Indiana State University. He was employed by F.W. Webb Co. Water Works Sales.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine (Ryan) Pence; his children, Christina (Joel) Pence-Campbell of Mattydale, Jon Pence (Tiffany) of Syracuse and Eric Pence of Mattydale; daughter-in-law, Christina Bayton-Pence; grandchildren, Skyler, Danielle, Mckenna,...

Kim Marie Mattice, 58, of Syracuse, passed away August 27, 2019. Survived by her sons, Philias and Jamie Mattice and Jaison Caracciolo; four grandchildren; her siblings, Tammy Mattice, Suzanne Wescott and Randolph Mattice. Burial is private. Leave condolences on the Tribute Wall

Ruth T. Piatoff, 89, of Cicero, died August 25, 2019 at Iroquois Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in the Syracuse area for 59 years. She worked as a secretary for over 30 years at ESF College in Syracuse before retiring. She was a member of the Onondaga Kennel Assoc. and the Great Dane Clubs of America and Western New York. Survived by close friends and caregivers, Donald and Jessica Snyder. Leave condolences on the Tribute Wall

Shirley Irene Solinsky, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.  Born on August 23, 1927, she was the daughter of Alfred and Irene Trafford.  She grew up in Lyncourt and graduated from North High School. In 1952 she married Richard L. Solinsky and they built a home at 7353 East Taft Road where they raised their 4 children.  Summers were spent at their cottage on Charleston Lake, Ontario, Canada. Shirley enjoyed square dancing, sewing, traveling, and spending...

Eva M. Phinney-Nies, 91, of Brewerton passed away July 15, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was a former Postal Clerk at the Clay Post Office. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Phinney, her second husband, Mervin Nies, her son, Thomas Phinney and her grandson, Thomas Phinney, Jr. Survived by her beloved children, Timothy (Becky), Terry (Margaret), David (Debra), Gail, Wendy and Susan Phinney all of Clay; 37 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services...