Lorraine Koury
Sep 15, 2022
Lorraine Koury, Syracuse native and longtime owner of Boom Babies on Wescott Street, passed away on Thursday evening, September 15th, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, after a short illness. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Lorraine was a well-known and respected businesswoman, much loved by her employees and a multitude of dear friends.
She is survived by sisters, Donna (Syracuse, NY) and Annette (Sunrise, Florida),...
Timothy E. Rice
Sep 14, 2022
Former multiple term Onondaga County Legislator, Timothy E. Rice, 86, of Manlius passed away on September 14, 2022, after a short illness. After studying at Reed College and receiving an economics master’s degree from Yale University, Timothy settled in Syracuse with his wife Susan in the early 1960’s. Timothy became a fixture in the Syracuse political scene and was an...
Catherine Lord Benardete
Sep 3, 2022
Professor Catherine Lord Benardete died early in the morning Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Nottingham Nursing Home in Syracuse, where she has resided for several years. She was 94. Catherine, who used her maiden name Catherine Lord professionally, had for many years been Professor of Philosophy at Syracuse University, where she specialized in Aesthetics.
Catherine was born...
John Dimkos
Aug 28, 2022
John Dimkos passed away on Sunday August 28th, 2022. He was born in Florina, Greece on July 3, 1930 to the late Lazarus and Maria Dimkos. He immigrated to the United States in 1951 and was drafted into the US Army shortly thereafter. John was stationed in Germany during the Korean War and became a US citizen while stationed in Frankfurt....
Roland Witschard
Aug 25, 2022
Roland Witschard, 93 of Syracuse passed away peacefully on August 25, 2022. Born February 5, 1929 the son of Adolf and Mercedes Witschard in St. Albans, NY. He spent his life living around the world including Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the Canary Islands. He spoke 6 languages and enjoyed traveling around the world throughout his life. He was...
Barbara Oakley
Aug 24, 2022
Barbara J. Oakley of Cazenovia, NY passed away on August 24, 2022, a week before her 99th birthday. Born September 2, 1923 in Elmira, NY. She was an employee of for the FM School District as secretary for the Pleasant Street School Principal and the FM Guidance Department. She was a community volunteer in Morrisville where she resided for many...
Linda Kelso
Aug 22, 2022
Linda M. Kelso, 79, Loving wife, mother, grandmother and Realtor extraordinaire, passed away August 22nd with her loving family by her side. A lifelong resident of Syracuse and a Nottingham High School graduate, Linda had many passions and interests. She was an avid reader, gourmet cook, loved to travel and enjoyed being outdoors, especially on a warm sunny beach which...
Mary Darcy
Aug 17, 2022
Mary Sinnott Darcy was born in Oak Park, Illinois but spent much of her childhood in Worcester, Massachusetts. She attended Classical High School and was a very accomplished pianist, attending the New England Conservatory of music.
She graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in Economics and lifelong friendships. After college Mary moved to New York City where she...
Carroll Arenander Clark
Aug 8, 2022
On August 8, 2022, this world lost a strong, fearless and independent force, Carroll Arenander Sullivan Clark (74). Our beloved mother, sister, mimi/grammy, auntie, mother-in-law and friend, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Carroll was born on October 15, 1947 in Ithaca, NY to Norman and Nancy (Merritt) Arenander. She was the oldest of two children. During her childhood, they...
William Doughty
Jul 25, 2022
I am heartbroken to announce the death of my father, William (Bill) Edward Doughty. He passed away peacefully at the age of 74, with the company of his sister Elizabeth Ward and daughter Leah Doughty. He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Edward Doughty, his sister Carol Cahl, and his wife Roselyn (Lynn) Doughty. My dad enjoyed many...