Brenda Vohs
Oct 28, 2025
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
Oct 18, 2025
Maureen Marie Raslan (née Franklin), 71, of Jamesville, NY went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025, after a long battle with illness.
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 honors from West Canada Valley Central...
Dr. Philip Holtzapple
Sep 29, 2025
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...
Constance Stelow
Sep 26, 2025
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...
Jill Byrne
Sep 24, 2025
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...
Bruce Rapp
Sep 21, 2025
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...
Barbara Russell Carr
Sep 14, 2025
Barbara ‘Barbie’ Jean Russell Carr passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday afternoon, 9/14. Barbie grew up in Skaneateles, raised her seven kids in Camillus with her late husband Buddy, and spent her later years in the Dewitt area. She was born on November 14,1941 to James and Lucy Russell in Syracuse and could be seen playing on...
Maren Brown
Sep 11, 2025
Maren Brynhild Hetland Brown, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Onondaga Community College, died peacefully on September 11, 2025, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was predeceased by her parents, A. Henry and Phelva Jerlow Hetland and her sister Pauline Hetland Walker, and is survived by her husband Mark A. Brown, daughter Elizabeth Maren Brown-Quinlan, son-in-law Edward Quinlan, son...
Gavan Duffy
Sep 6, 2025
Earl Gavan Duffy, Professor Emeritus at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, died on September 6th in Syracuse, New York. He was 75 years old.
Gavan was born in Arlington, Massachusetts. He was the eldest son of Earl and Bernice Duffy's five children. Gavan’s father was transferred to Houston, Texas where Gavan attended high school and...