John Krell
May 13, 2025
The world is a lot sadder today because the best story teller, our funny guy, died on May 13, 2025, after a short illness. How we will miss the sound of his voice. John Francis Krell, 90, of Fayetteville, NY, was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was president of Krell Distributing in Syracuse which he founded in 1972....
Nathan Hezel
May 10, 2025
Nathan Patrick Hezel, 42, died May 10, 2025 unexpectedly after an accident in New York, NY.
Born in Houston, TX, November 18, 1982, Nathan was welcomed into the Hezel family by parents, Richard and Janice O’Neil Hezel, and big sister, Julia. Shortly after his birth, Nate and his family returned to home roots in New York, where he lived nearly his...
Donald Brang
Apr 30, 2025
Donald J Brang, “DB”, beloved father, grandfather, and lifelong entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. He was 82 years old.
Born on October 10, 1942, in Syracuse, New York, Don dedicated his life to his family, his work, and his passions. He is survived by his children: Michael Brang (Julie), Jimmy Brang (Karen), and Ginger Brang Whitenack (Todd); and...
Jeffry D. Tessier Sr.
Apr 17, 2025
JD Tessier, 71, of DeWitt passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2025
Predeceased by his loving wife Maureen (Mo). JD is survived by his Children Jeffry D. (Ariana) Tessier Jr, Matthew B. Tessier, David R. (Brianna) Tessier II, Caitlin H. (Richard) Kasouf. His beloved granddaughter Norah and grandsons Sonny and Hayes, expected in June.
A Mass of Christian Burial will...
William R. Racey
Apr 5, 2025
William Ross Racey — lovingly known as “Uncle Bill” — passed away on April 5, 2025, in Syracuse, New York. He was born on January 3, 1940, in Albany, New York, to Charles R. and Mary G. Racey. Though he spent his retirement years in Florida, Bill always considered himselfa proud Syracusan and returned home in his final years.
A graduate...
Elaine Dimkos
Apr 1, 2025
Elaine Dimkos passed away on April 1, 2025. Born in Kefalonia, Greece on July 20, 1935 to Vasilios and Melpomeny Potamianos, Elaine immigrated to the United States following the 1953 Ionian earthquakes. A gifted seamstress, she graduated from Patras Sewing & Design School in Greece.
Elaine's first job in the United States was at Crouse Hospital (who sponsored her immigration), and...
Stella Kiryashova
Mar 31, 2025
Stella Kiryashova passed away peacefully at home March 31, 2025 surrounded by love. Stella was born on November 24, 1941, in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the difficult years of World War II. There she grew up with her mother, father, older brother and two sisters.
Despite many hardships, including her father’s absence at war and the daily challenges of survival, Stella cultivated...
Roger Fitzgibbons
Mar 28, 2025
Roger V. Fitzgibbons, 87, a resident of DeWitt, NY for 86 years, passed into eternity on March 28, 2025, as a resident of Largo, Florida. In Largo, he spent his time with warm sunshine, with blue skies, tropical flowers, margaritas and the ocean — all of which amazed him immensely. He gloried in his newfound tan.
Roger died comfortably after a...
Joseph T. Fielding Sr.
Feb 22, 2025
Joseph T. Fielding, Sr. 92, of Jamesville, N.Y., passed away February 22, 2025. Born on July 14, 1932 in Skaneateles, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Alma Fielding. He was preceded by his daughter, Linda Marie. Joe is survived by his wife Elizabeth, 3 children Joseph T. Jr. (Lori), David (Denise), and Susan Palmer (Jeffrey), 6 grandchildren, Stephen...
Kenneth Hine
Feb 20, 2025
A few weeks shy of his 89th birthday, Kenneth R. Hine Jr. died at home on February 20, 2025, surrounded by family. Ken was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1936, the eldest child of Hazel and Kenneth R. Hine Sr. The family moved to Ogden Dunes when Ken was eleven years old, which marked the beginning of a love for...