All Obituaries

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...

Christine (Miller) Walker, 62, of Orangeburg, SC passed away June 26, 2020. She was born in Orangeburg, SC and was employed in Child Care. She is survived by her children, Sharef Walker, Jerome Walker and Shakaisha Walker. Services are private. Leave condolences for the family on the Tribute wall

Maryann Deziley, 77, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020 at Central Park Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Edward Deziley. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of Walter and Mariann Kozlowski. She graduated from Syracuse University with a Master's Degree. She was employed by the VA Hospital and worked as a social worker. She enjoyed the culinary arts and was an advocate for the veterans. She was an avid reader and also known for her fond love of animals. She is survived by her...

Michael C Mahalick, 62, of Syracuse,  passed away June 1, 2020 at Rome Hospital. He was a truck driver over the years.  He is survived by his wife, Autumn Mahalick and his children, Christopher, Matthew, Joseph, Michael, Colby and Yvonne; his brother, Teddy Mahalick(Tricia) and sisters, Margie Quick(Mike Quick), Maryann Wafer(Bob Wafer) Kathleen Bump; several nieces, nephews and cousins.    Michael enjoyed hunting and...

Bernice Traino-McClelland, 78, of North Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Bartoli) Murman, died of Covid-19 while living in a nursing home with advanced dementia. She was born in Pittston, PA, grew up in Syracuse, and lived for seven years by the beach in Fairfield, CT, before returning to Syracuse.   Bernice was the broker/owner of Hoam Real Estate, and dedicated thirty years of her life ensuring that first time buyers got to fulfill their dream of owning their...

Cynthia L. Hagan, 81, of Baldwinsville, passed away May 13, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and retired from Upstate Hospital in 2005. She enjoyed reading, traveling to Florida and spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Mary (Kelsey) Lyon and her three brothers, Robert, Michael and Barry. Survived by her son, Kevin (Jodi) Hagan and her grandchildren, Victoria and Ryan. Services are private, Burial will be in St....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald R. Swanson at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY on May 1st, 2020.  Donald was born on February 24th, 1952, the son of Donald H. and Lily Ungleich Swanson in Syracuse.  He resided for most of his life in North Syracuse with his family until he transitioned to living at the ARC residence on Carpenter Rd. in Radisson.     Donald is survived by his mother, Lily, his sister Donna Steele of Bridgeport,...