Jul 8, 2025

Elizabeth “Liz” Speno Mt. Pleasant, of Jamesville, New York, died peacefully in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday July 8, 2025.

Liz was born in Ithaca, New York and grew up in Syracuse, attending the Convent School and Most Holy Rosary School. She was a graduate of Nazareth College in Rochester. An artist in her heart, and a formally trained art educator, Liz...

Jun 25, 2025

Helen Carroll passed away at The Cottages at Garden Grove, Cicero, New York following a brief illness. Helen was born on June 3, 1937 and died on June 25, 2025. Helen was predeceased by her parents C. Edward and Agnes Arkles and by her husband J. Patrick Carroll.

Helen is survived by her four daughters: Deborah Weston (Ronald), Cynthia DeCarolis (Louis),...

Jun 15, 2025

Mary Ann Woiler, née Frankenstein, lived a full and energetic life for nearly 94 years, passing peacefully on June 15, 2025. Born to Chester and Paula Frankenstein, she was the youngest of three sisters, the eldest being Alice, who died in 2019, and Jane Marks of NYC, the middle sister. She is survived by her four children: Steve Woiler (Mary...

May 16, 2025

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...