All Obituaries

Dale R. (Dearstine) Christman, 72, of Liverpool, passed away May 10, 2019. She was born in Syracuse and was formerly employed by Wegmans. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy. Survived by her children, Jennifer (Erich) Gressel of Liverpool, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Christman of Liverpool and Jessica Christman of Syracuse; 9 grandchildren, Brandon, Taylor, Bayleigh, Robert, Michael, Julianna, Isabella, Jason and Jacob; 1 great grandson, Oliver; her brother, Drew (Pam) Dearstine of...

Mary S. (Whitley) Barany, 83, of Syracuse, passed away May 9, 2019. She was a long-time communicant of North Syracuse Baptist Church. She enjoyed pleasing others with her drawings and floral arrangements. She was born in Trenton, NJ and lived in the Syracuse area many years. Survived by her sons, David (Lynn) Barany of Syracuse and Kevin Barany of Baldwinsville; her granddaughter, Amy Barany of North Syracuse; her siblings, Ada (Reginald) Burroughs of Mount Holly, NJ and Richard Whitley;...

Pamela G. Meier passed away on April 30th, 2019 at St. Joseph's hospital.  She was born July 1, 1962 in Philadelphia, P.A., where she attended Catholic School until moving to North Syracuse. N.Y. in 1972. She graduated from North-Syracuse High School, attended classes at Oswego College and services at St. Rose of Lima Church. She later became a wife, mother of two children and Property Manager for Greenway Place and Sunnycreast Apartments in Syracuse N.Y. She enjoyed crafts, time...

Gary Fleury age 77 of Constantia NY passed away on Monday, April 29th.  He was born on August 19, 1941 to the late Clark and Winifred Fleury in Westville, NY. He retired from the US Air Force, NY Air National Guard, and Niagara Mohawk. His family will miss his distinctive laugh, his red Firebird that could always be spotted around town, and his determination to live life on his own terms.  Gary is survived by his devoted wife Joyce of 56 years, his three children Kimberly...

Mary Lou VanDenburg, 81, of Pennellville, NY, passed away quietly on April 25, 2019. Mary Lou grew up in South Bay, New York residing on Oneida Lake.  Mary Lou was a graduate of North Syracuse High School.  She retired from General Electric Company as a Secretary after 14 years of dutiful employment.  While working at General Electric, she went to night school to get her cosmetology license from Detotos.  After retiring, Mary Lou loved traveling and sailing with her...

Josephine DiNardo Nuzzo passed away April 25, 2019. She was born in Cedarbrook, NJ, the daughter of Antonio and Annieciata DiNardo. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Frank J. Nuzzo. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann Nuzzo; grandchildren, Shannon P. Burke, Tammy Lynne Minnoe and  Gary F. (Amy) Wilson; her great grandchildren, Chloe’ F. Burke, Gerry M. Minnoe, Jack A. Minnoe and Casey G. Wilson; her sister, Natalie DeMascole of  Las Vegas, NV;...

Lillian Schirber, 89, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019. She was born in Syracuse, NY. Lillian was a good student and athlete. She later enjoyed trips with friends to NYC to enjoy Broadway plays. Growing up, around Christmas, her father would create huge, elaborate hand carved villages and host open houses. This inspired her to become creative and artistic. She and her (predeceased) husband, Matthew (Methodist and Catholic) joined North Syracuse Baptist Church in the 1980s. They...

Arthur H. Casson, 83, of North Syracuse passed away at Crouse Hospital after a long illness. Arthur was born in Syracuse, NY on July 27,  1935 to Howard and Agnes Casson. He retired from Hoffman's Air and Filtration in 1998. Arthur enjoyed traveling with his wife, Marianne, spending time with his family and friends. Arthur especially loved his grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of NAVAC Ambulance. He was predeceased by his wife, Marianne Casson. Survived by two...

Barbara D. Hymes, 89, of North Syracuse, passed away April 16, 2019. She was born in Massena, NY and was employed by New York Telephone where she worked as a switchboard operator, later as a Drafter and left to start her family.  Barbara loved to ride motorcycles and play golf. She enjoyed crafts and counted cross stitch and would crochet hats for the babies in the NICU. Barbara also loved to read and was an avid Yankees fan. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor in...

Michael J. Sagert, of Syracuse, passed away April 14, 2019. He was a dealer and appraiser of comic books and the original owner of Dream Days Comic Shop. He was instrumental in generating interest in comic books in the youth of Syracuse. He was acquainted with many of the comic book artists  and had many friends in the Syracuse area. Surviving are his mother, Nancy Oswald; brother, Joseph; sisters, Janine and Karen Sagert; step-brother, Larry Oswald and step-sister, Lois (Jeffrey)...