All Obituaries

It is with much love and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Harriet Hannon, of Syracuse NY at the age of 91. Harriet was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 13, 1934. She resided on the lower East Side until she met the love of her life John while vacationing in Florida in 1952. They married and moved to Syracuse where they raised three children. Harriet spent most of her career at The Syracuse Post Standard where she retired in 1995. She was most happy keeping busy and enjoying life ...

Patrick “Jake” Sullivan passed away on February 12, 2026. Born June 30, 1963, to Judy Clark-Sullivan and William F. Sullivan III. He is a graduate of Corning East High School Class of 1981. After graduation, he moved to Syracuse and worked as an automotive technician. He is predeceased by his mother, Judy Clark-Sullivan and stepmother, Arvilla Squire-Sullivan. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Brenda Hoke-Sullivan, son, Jeffrey Sullivan, granddaughters, Rosaline Sullivan ...

Priscilla Marie Plew Scheller, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 12, 2026, at McHarrie Place Nursing Home in Baldwinsville, New York where she received excellent care during her stay there.   She is predeceased by her parents Harlow and Dorothy Plew of Thompson, Pennsylvania where she was born.   She is survived by her husband Bruce Scheller, her children Charlene Briggs-Blomer, Gregory Briggs (Felicia), Jeffrey Briggs (Cindy), and her ...

Harold D. Bishop, 74, of Cicero, NY (formerly Bernhards Bay, NY), passed away on February 10, 2026. He was predeceased by his father, Irving E. Bishop of Liverpool, NY; his mother, Lois Natalizio of Syracuse, NY; and his brothers, Irving Bishop Jr. and Ralph Bishop of Tully, NY. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathleen S. Bishop, and his five beloved sons: Mark H. Bishop; James Schwartz (Ashleigh); David Eckerlin Jr.; Matthew Eckerlin; and Christopher Eckerlin (Casey). ...

H. James Schoolcraft passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, at the age of 76. He was born on June 19, 1949. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 46 years, Patricia Hanley Schoolcraft. He is survived by his loving partner, Mary Ann Wert, and by his children, Chris (Elizabeth) Schoolcraft and Carrie (Justin) Rudgick. He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Owen, Rhilynn, Camden, ...

The world lost a beautiful soul, and we lost an amazing brother. David Mark Turnbull II, 48, of Syracuse, passed away on February 4th, 2026, with his siblings by his side. Born on September 10th, 1977, David was one of four children born to our amazing, and deeply missed mother, Doris DeSantis. David did not have an easy life. He was born with several health issues that shortened his time on this earth, but it never dampened his spirit. There was never a complaint heard from him. He was a ...

Paul William Siegel, 64, of Clay, NY peacefully passed away on January 22, 2026 from complications due to Lewy Body Dementia. Born to Frederick and Rita Siegel in 1961. He worked for the New York State Thruway Authority and the Onondaga County Department of Social Services.   Paul was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Brenda Siegel, his step-son Travis DeOrdio.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Paula, his step-daughter, Tracey DeOrdio, his ...

Theron C. Feidt, 82, of Pennellville, NY, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Loretto Health Care. Born on January 2, 1944, in Syracuse, Theron was an intelligent, hardworking man whose life was shaped by strength, independence, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. He began working at Syroco in the early 1960s, and in the 1970s he started his own well‑drilling business. For several years he balanced both jobs, putting in long days and longer weeks before eventually dedicating ...

Fred J. Schoolcraft, 81, of North Syracuse, passed away January 11, 2026. He was born in Fulton and was a 1963 graduate of Hannibal High School. He was a  US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Fred was an assembler for General Motors for many years. He was an avid fan of Syracuse University sports, the Buffalo Bills and the NY Yankees. He also loved to travel. He was predeceased by his wife, Norma Johnsey Schoolcraft and his parents, Kenneth and Aletha Conine Schoolcraft and siblings, ...

Donald E. Jesmer, 87, of North Syracuse, passed away January 7, 2026. He was born in Auburn, NY, May 14, 1938, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Fournier) Jesmer. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed as a machinist for Young & Franklin for many years before retirement. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Janet Hopkins Jesmer in 2015, his son, Donald Jesmer in 2007 and his daughter, Judy Yafchak in 2023. He is survived by his children, ...