Patricia McMillan
Sep 5, 2024
Patricia ‘Patti’ (George) Scolaro McMillan (83) of Auburn and Syracuse, NY passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, surrounded by her family and the sounds of musical theater and the ocean.
Born in Indiana, Patti was raised in Union Springs and Auburn NY. She attended Bucknell before graduating from Syracuse University with her Bachelor’s Degree Cum Laude in English and two...
Jehangir Vania
Aug 28, 2024
Jehangir “Jangoo”, “Jeh” Ardeshir Vania of Syracuse passed away on August 28, 2024. Born in Mumbai India. Jangoo was happiest when he was Jangoo Uncle, playing with children and being the uncontested champion of the wrestling match. He loved his extended family, many of whom came to become part of his family when he came to Syracuse University. His generosity...
Herbert Schneiderman M.D.
Aug 24, 2024
Herbert Schneiderman, 93, died peacefully on August 24, 2024 at The Oaks in Syracuse after a long illness. He was born in New York City to the late Arthur and Ann Schneiderman on February 18, 1931. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Hillery, his sister Doris Schneiderman, and his son-in-law John Wiswall.
Herbert Schneiderman attended University of Chicago, where he...
Ruth Shaw
Aug 23, 2024
Ruth Shaw passed away peacefully August 23, 2024, at the age of 97. Born in Starbuck, MN on October 9th, 1926, to Edward S Olson and Agnes (Nordstrom) Olson, she graduated from Starbuck High School and the University of Minnesota. She met her husband, David Morris Shaw, after moving to California. Returning to Minnesota, David attended graduate school. They moved...
Jon T. Staples
Aug 4, 2024
Dr. Jon Tewksbury Staples, a “wicked” scholar and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, at his daughter’s house in Jamesville,NY
Born on September 14, 1938, in Waterville, Maine, to Clarence and Dorothy Staples, Jon lived a life marked by academic excellence, professional achievement, and deep personal connections.
Jon was awarded a scholarship to attend Phillips Academy in Andover,...
Majdi Essi
Jul 30, 2024
Majdi Afif Essi, passed away on July 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born January 26, 1947, in Amman, Jordan to Afif & Nadia Essi. Majdi served in the Jordanian army before immigrating to Syracuse in 1968 where he became a NYS certified welder working for Carrier & G.A. Braun. In retirement he opened Mom's Diner with his family in...
Fred Jackson
Jul 30, 2024
Frederic W. Jackson, 83, entered into eternal life on July 30, 2024. Born in Syracuse, NY on February 2, 1941, Frederic was the son of Anne (D’Onofrio) Jackson and Frederick H. Jackson. He married his beloved wife Suzanne (VanSwall) Jackson on October 16, 1967 and they shared a marriage of 56 years. Fred graduated from Nottingham High School and enjoyed...
Sean Sobotka
Jul 7, 2024
Sean Sobotka, 31, of Brewerton, NY passed away after a tragic accident on July 7, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1992 in Syracuse, NY. Sean is survived by his father Stan; brother Stanley Jr.; sister Shannon; nephews Mariusz and Stockton, along with many other family and friends that will forever keep a piece of him in their hearts...
Carlyn Helmer
Jun 27, 2024
Carlyn “Cookie” Helmer passed away June 27, 2024, at The Nottingham, Syracuse, NY. She was born May 4, 1931 in Syracuse, NY, to Robert and Hester Eells, the middle child of three sisters. She met the love of her life, Jack Helmer, while they were students at Syracuse University. They were married in Syracuse, NY, on September 9, 1950 and...
