All Obituaries

Daniel Paul Van Meter of Central Square N.Y, passed away on April 12, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was born to parents Lloyd and Martha Van Meter in Syracuse, N.Y.  Dan spent his entire life in the Syracuse region, graduating from CNS High School in 1985. He worked most of his career as a hardwood floor installation and refinishing craftsman.  Most recently he worked as a partner with Bill Farrell, owner/operator of...

Arlene Becker, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 8, 2024. She was a woman who lived and breathed for her family. Arlene was always worried about others before herself, a true gift to those who knew her. Arlene lived life to its fullest thru simple pleasures like visiting, chatting and spending meals with her loved ones. She especially enjoyed time with her grandsons; Ryan Mattiacio, Michael Stewart and Jason Humphrey along with her 5 great grandchildren, Karah, Olivia, Harper,...

Trista Jean Thayer, 53, of Clinton, New York passed away at Wynn Hospital, Utica, New York. Born in Syracuse, New York she was the daughter of Sharon Thayer. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Thayer, her sister, Amanda Tillotson Orr of Felton, California, an Uncle & Aunt, Jim & Lorie Tillotson of Venice, Florida, her Aunt, Sandra Tillotson and her Aunt, Tina Tillotson, both of Syracuse, New York, along with numerous cousins. Trista was an angel from heaven, who came from GOD...

Debra J. Nuzzo, 61, of Manlius, New York, passed away in the early morning on March 24th. Funeral mass will be held at Divine Mercy Parish in Central Square on April 2nd at 1pm, with a reception/visitation for family and friends at the church starting at 2pm after mass concludes.  Debra was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Richard and Jeanne Hart. She went on to attend and graduate from Syracuse University. She would then begin a career in real estate as well as at Red Lobster. After a...

Ruth E Tuttle Adams, 94, of North Syracuse, passed away on March 18, 2024 following a brief illness. Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, George W Adams, Jr. Ruth was the daughter of Waldred and Eva Cook Tuttle and lived in the Syracuse area for her lifetime. Ruth worked for Bell Telephone as a phone operator and fraud investigator. She enjoyed golf, cruises, traveling, tending to her flowers and spending time with friends and family. Ruth made an impression on everyone she met...

Marlene Houck formally of Hamilton, NY passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 at St. Luke Nursing Home Oswego, NY. Marlene was born May 18, 1935 in Utica New York daughter of William and Katherine (Windheim) Skelton.  She graduated from Utica Free Academy in Utica.  She worked for many years as a Bank Teller for NBT bank in Sherburne and Earlville.   Marlene spent many years as an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Hamilton serving on the...

Douglas H Platt, was born June 16th, 1926 in Jersey City NJ, to Floyd and Marion Platt. He died March 12th 2024, after a weekend surrounded by friends and family, following a brief illness.  Douglas was a self employed water well driller. And a proud WWII veteran, where he was a rear gunner for the Navy. He was pre-deceased by his wife Maryann, his parents, all of his siblings, and two grandchildren. Douglas is survived by his estranged son: Douglas Platt of Polk City FL, daughter:...

Susan Leigh (Dimon) Wallace, 73, departed this world March 10 in her home in North Syracuse, NY. Sue was married to her loving husband, Paul Wallace, for 49 years.   Sue was a beloved mom of three, Ben Wallace (Idaho), Chelsea Ingrassia (N. Syracuse), and Heather Murphy (Fulton, NY). She has 6 siblings, Sally (Speculator, NY), Myron Jr. (Skip, N. Syracuse, NY), Sandy (Canton, NY), Sydney (Natick, MA), Sheila (Andover, MA), and Shelly (Merritt Island, FL). She also has 4 well-loved...

Esther Kauffman was called home on Saturday March 9, 2024 at the age of 67. Esther was born on April 22, 1956 in Fulton, NY.  Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Kauffman. She is survived by four children, Edward Jones, Denise Lee, Ronald Lee and Tasha Lee, 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Siblings: Tracy Kimball (Beth), Russel Kimball and a host of nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 20,2024 at  Sears...

On March 2, 2024, the world said goodbye to a beloved soul, Gladys Williams, who entered this world in Jacksonville, FL, to her adoring parents, Emma Williams and her father James Dawson. Gladys's journey through life was marked by resilience, kindness, and an unwavering faith in God. Following her family's relocation to Syracuse, she embarked on a path of learning, her thirst for knowledge leading her to pursue higher education at Bryant and Stratton University, where she earned a...