All Obituaries

 On September 19th, 2020, Raymond P. Cerio performed his very last disappearing Act of his life. Ray was a performing Magician and a member of Ring 101 and 74 of The International Brotherhood of Magicians. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Raymond was born to Raymond T. and Marion (Jones) Cerio on January 20th,1931. Ray was an only child. Ray graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in 1949. After graduation he decided to join the Navy to see the world....

Joseph P. Lefler, 53, laid to rest on September 22, 2020. Joseph was born on September 21, 1967 in Syracuse, NY, growing up in Lyncourt, NY. Joseph was predeceased by his mother, JoAnn Kasarda, his father, David Lefler, and his gramps Paul Kasarda. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Lefler, his four children, Angela, Jazmine, Nathaniel, and Shane Lefler; his siblings, David Lefler, Sarina Natalizio, Brandi Sollars, Paul Lefler, Missy Lefler, Kim Lefler; and his many nieces and nephews....

Walter Petrashuk, 86, passed Thursday September 17th, 2020. He is predeceased by his wife, Vivian. He is survived by his children Lorena, Peter(Melissa), Barbara, Colleen, and Steven; grandchildren, Zachary (Valerie) and Emily Bezner; grandpups Snoopdogg, Dillon, Watson, and Evie; and his camp family at Deming's Trailer Park in Inlet. Originally from Scranton, PA, he moved to Syracuse immediately after marrying Vivian to continue his career at American Airlines. He retired at 62 after...

Alison L. Argy, 30, of Syracuse, passed away September 15, 2020. She was predeceased by her mother, Sue Ellen (Moslander) Argy in 2013. She is survived by her children, Veyda and Roman; her father, Michael Argy; her siblings, Erin Reed and Daniel Argy; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday September 18th at 10 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Cicero. A calling hour will be held from 9-10 AM at the church prior to the Mass. Leave condolences at...

Richard A. Naselli, 76, of Clay, NY passed away August 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Richard was an avid boater, car enthusiast but his absolute favorite thing to do was make people laugh.  Richard is predeceased by his parents, Dr. Joseph B. Naselli and Mary Lapi Naselli and a brother, Dr. Bernard Naselli.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years Betsy Finley Naselli, Brother Joseph Naselli (Suzanne), Children Angela M Peyatt (Earl), R. Tyler Naselli...

Catherine (Ponto) Turo, of Liverpool, born June 14, 1935, passed away August 9, 2020. She was employed as a cosmetologist for 37 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick R. Turo and her daughter, Rosalin J. Turo. She is survived by her children, Carolyn A. (Jim) Hollister and Mark F. Turo; four grandchildren, Michael DeRosa, Matthew DeRosa, Christina Remillard and Jessica Hollister; great grandchildren, Kylie, Ashley, Angelo and Christopher; her brother, Frank (Joanna)...

James Priolo, 93, of North Syracuse, passed away August 5, 2020. He was born in Syracuse January 28, 1927 to Peter and Angelina (Marciano) Priolo and served in the US Navy. He was employed as a Drywall  Installer with Painters Union Local 31. He was predeceased by wife Mary (Snyder) Priolo. He is survived by his  children, Gloria Horsington, Donna (Larry) Abbott and Michael (Valerie) Priolo; six grandchildren, Kenny, Gina, Jason, Amanda, Jessica and...

Doris (Adsit) Weller Paratore, 96, of North Syracuse passed away August 2, 2020. Born January 13, 1924 and raised in Syracuse by her parents, Charles and Pearl Adsit.   Doris graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy High School and over the years attended Onondaga Community College, CCBI and Eastern Nazarene College. Doris raised 5 children along with working at The Addis Co as well as Longley-Jones Real Estate over the years. Doris most wants others to remember her for is her Christian...

Jill M. Diffin, 40, of Oswego, passed away July 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her father, Matthew Danieu, Sr. Survived by her children, Alanna Dion, Sean Compoli, Alyson Denslow and Ryan Diffin; her two mothers, Wendy Danieu and Georgia Bennett-Hafner; her fiance, Nick DeGroff and her siblings, Matthew Danieu, Jr., Sara Danieu and Slade Hafner. Services are private. Leave condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall

Gary L. Holtham, 75, of Syracuse died unexpectedly last Friday. He was born in East Orange, NJ and moved to Scranton, PA when he was a child. He then moved to Liverpool, NY to become the restaurant manager of Grant's Department Store there. He later worked for Nichol's Grocery and Coach USA (S&O Motor Lines). He was an active member of the American Legion Post #188 in Liverpool. In his spare time, he golfed, watched classic movies and was an avid reader. He is survived by a...