Our loving father, devoted husband and retired US Navy Captain, Joseph Clayton Macie, 77 of DeWitt, passed away surrounded by his daughters on November 1, 2025. Born June 17, 1948, to the late Charles and Martha Maciejewski (Kleyla), Joseph grew up in Chicago, IL. He was blessed to meet his soulmate and future wife, Patricia, on the first day of...
Mary Hatalla Winters, a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Utica, New York, and a longtime resident of Syracuse, Mary lived a life defined by compassion, courage, and unwavering love.
Mary lost her hearing at around seven years old, but she never let that loss define...
The family of Alfred “Al” Joseph Labuz is deeply saddened to announce his passing on October 29, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born in Utica, New York, Al was the son of Jenny and Alfred Labuz. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth (Harfosh) Labuz; his sister Mary Denova (Phil); his daughters, Suzanne Golden (Roger) and...
Brenda Vohs, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, passed peacefully at home in Dewitt, New York, on October 28, 2025. Born on March 3, 1947, in Jamesville, New York, Brenda embodied a creative spirit and a caring nature that touched the lives of many.
Brenda dedicated her entire career to Countryside Federal Credit Union, where she earned the respect and...
Maureen Marie Raslan (née Franklin), 71, of Jamesville, NY went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025.
She was born May 4, 1954 in Newport, New York - daughter of (late) Arthur Floyd and (late) Bernadine Mary (née Caldwell) Franklin. An excellent student, she graduated with high honors from West Canada Valley Central School in 1972.
Maureen earned a...
In Loving Memory of Charles Crentsil Kofi Quartey(1946–2025)
“In his own quiet way, he touched many lives and made ahuge impact in his community.”
Charles Crentsil Kofi Quartey’s passing came as a heavy blow. It was unexpected, painful, and difficult to comprehend, especially because he had shown no signs of slowing down. He was full of life, vibrant in spirit, and active...
Despite our father’s express wishes that he receive no special attention, his “insubordinate daughters” share the sad news that Philip G. Holtzapple passed away on September 29, 2025. Dad’s presence ripples through the Syracuse community and well beyond given his caring work as a physician, teacher, and mentor touching the lives of many. He was an Emeritus Professor of Medicine...
Coni Stelow, devoted Mother and "Grammy" to all who knew her, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 94. Born in Neenah, Wisconsin to the late Melvin and Martha Ziolkowski, Coni lived most of her life in Manassas, Virginia where she retired from the Manassas Medical Center.
Coni moved to East Syracuse to be with her family...
Jillian Hannah Byrne passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Jill was born July 23, 2001 to Thomas and Catherine (Harrington) Byrne in Syracuse NY. In addition to her parents Tom and Kate, Jill leaves behind her brothers Nicholas Byrne (Sayuri) of Tokyo, Japan and Maxwell Byrne of Brooklyn, NY, her niece Natsumi Byrne and...
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bruce Rapp, 80, of Manlius, NY and Delray Beach, FL. He passed away surrounded by his family on September 21, 2025 after a brief battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
Born in Syracuse on March 28, 1945, to Norma and Bill Rapp, Sr., Bruce attended Fayetteville-Manlius High School and Syracuse University. He dedicated...