David Ward
Sep 10, 2019
David B. Ward of the Cortland area passed away September 10, 2019. Born August 15, 1948 in Canastota, the son of David and Hilda Ward. David loved life and lived it to the fullest as he enjoyed taking road trips to local vineyards, fruit stands and small shops. He had a passion for gardening, home building projects and collecting antiques....
Joan Ripley Banks
Aug 23, 2019
Joan Ripley Banks, born January 1, 1950 in Hamilton NY, died at home in Syracuse on August 23, 2019. She was a graduate of Morrisville College and worked as a Registered Nurse for more than 40 years. Her career reflected her commitment and care for others. Joni saw the dignity and value in each human life and met every challenge...
Ruth Emma Emmons
Aug 13, 2019
Ruth Emma Emmons, 91, passed away August 13 at the Iroquois Nursing Home. Born is Syracuse the daughter of Albert C. and Emma M. Emmons. Ruth was a graduate of Nottingham High School, Buffalo State Teachers College and earned a Master's Degree in Education from Syracuse University. She spent 32 years in the Syracuse City School District as a dedicated...
Benzy Harfosh
Aug 9, 2019
"Benzy" Harfosh, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Nottingham Nursing Facility on August 9, 2019, surrounded by her family. She will always be remembered for the love she gave to her extended family and hosting countless family celebrations. Benzy always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.Benzy graduated from Solvay High School where she was an all-star...
David Vartabedian
Aug 4, 2019
David J. Vartabedian of Syracuse, NY passed away suddenly at his home on August 4. David grew up in Somerville, MA and graduated with a business degree from Boston University. He later served as a pilot in the Air Force. David spent a large portion of his career working for Conagra. Most recently, David ran his own advertising business, Spectator...
Catherine Lewish Sharak
Aug 1, 2019
Catherine Rose Lewish Sharak , 102, passed away peacefully Thursday August 1, 2019 at Menorah Park. Catherine lived at Menorah Park in DeWitt. Born in Jersey City, NJ., the daughter of Gregory and Tekla Lewush, she was raised with a family of ten children in Elmira, NY.A graduate of Elmira Notre Dame Catholic High School with scholastic honors, and the...
Peggy Owens
Jul 29, 2019
Peggy Hoberman Owens passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 29, 2019, fully in accordance with her wishes. The cause of death was respiratory failure. Peggy was born in Jersey City on August 8, 1939. She is the eldest of her two siblings Molly and Steve (deceased).After graduating from Millburn High School with honors in 1957, she attended Syracuse...
James A. "JC" Chapman
Jul 25, 2019
James Andrew Chapman, known fondly as JC, passed away on July 25, 2109. JC graduated from Bishop Grimes HS and attended Syracuse University majoring in Fine Arts. He served in the US Army at the tail end of the Vietnam War. He owned and operated a landscaping and snowplowing business until his retirement at age 62. JC was a diligent,...
Katherine Sullivan Gilbert
Jul 23, 2019
Katherine S. Gilbert, 100, of Dewitt, New York, passed away July 23, 2019 at the home of her daughter Nancy McDowell in Skaneateles, New York.Katherine was born on November 3, 1918 in Syracuse, New York, to John L. and Margaret F. Flanagan. Katherine graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing as a registered nurse in 1938 and worked in New...
Orville "Bud" Bakeman
Jul 19, 2019
Orville "Bud" Bakeman died peacefully on July 19 at age 93. He leaves behind many who loved him.Bud was born on May 11, 1926, in White Pigeon, Mich. Upon graduation from high school he joined the Navy in 1944, and then earned an engineering degree from Michigan State. He met his future wife Marian while at college.Bud entered the Navy...