Dinita Ann Machlin of Syracuse, passed away June 29, 2023 at the age of 66. Known as Aunt Eya by her cherished nieces and nephews, she always brought tremendous laughter and spontaneous fun and joy to all occasions. Dinita was an amazingly outgoing and kind-hearted person. Being extremely selfless, throughout the teetering of life, she was always admirable to discuss...
J. Sehl Burns, 79, of Syracuse, NY, “The Legendary Voice of Nottingham High School Athletics”passed away June 17, 2023, with his loving wife Linda by his side after a long battle with dementia. Jake or Sehl as he was affectionately known by so many, was the third of six sons, born to the late James P. Burns, Jr. and Grace W. Burns...
Helen Ferrier Wessel, 99, passed away on June 15, 2023, at home in Jamesville, NY. She was born on February 8, 1924, in Ottawa, Canada to Russell and Mary Ferrier. She graduated from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. She married Gunter Wessel on June 20, 1953, in Ottawa, and they moved to the US in September 1953. She loved...
Pilar V. Fajardo, 94, of Syracuse, NY, passed away, Monday, May 22, at St. Joseph’s hospital in the arms of her four children and sons-in-law.
A service to celebrate her life, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 1, at Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee Street, Dewitt, NY 13214. Fr. Brendan Foley will be officiating. Burial will...
Lucinda Christian Porter was born in Syracuse, New York on September 22,1942. She grew up in the Sedgwick section of Syracuse, summering at Skaneateles Lake and Manasquan, New Jersey. She attended Miss Halls School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Bradford College in Haverhill, Massachusetts, University of Colorado (BA) and University of Denver in Denver, Colorado (MA).
As part owner of Harmon's Landing...
Barbara M. (O’Connor) Hayes, 94 passed away on April 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and a proud graduate of the first class at Lemoyne College in 1951, obtaining her BS degree in Social Studies. She received her MA in Education from Syracuse University. Barbara was a NYS Certified teacher...
Elizabeth W. Miller of Syracuse passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 to join the Angels. Born in England, her family migrated to Australia around 1950 to her new hometown of Orange, New South Wales.She worked in Sydney in television, newspaper, advertising, and hotels. She also volunteered to give tours to US servicemen on leave from Vietnam. Luckily, future husband...
Suzanne (Suzy) M. Tankersley passed away on April 13 at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with ALS. Born March 10, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the only child of Emil and Katherine Quayle. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1970 with majors in textiles and retailing. Suzy met her husband...
John Lawrence Daly, born September 24, 1936, died April 11, 2023, after a long illness. John (Larry), a lifelong educator, had an irrepressibly active and fertile mind that thrived on his love for and curiosity about people. He took delight in surprising friends and family with visits, music, in writing and sharing his poetry, in conversing with strangers, and going...
Olga Zeppos, age 100, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at her home with her devoted caregivers at her side after a long period of declining health. Throughout her struggle she always maintained her sharp wit and spunk. Despite her failing health, she always knew that all the people that surrounded her were “family” and that they loved...