Gunter W. Remmling
Aug 10, 2018
Gunter Remmling, December 10, 1929 - August 10, 2018. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Rosita Benavides, his family and many friends. Calling hours will be Monday, August 13 from 4-6 P.M. Followed by a funeral service at 6 P.M. at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home, 3175 East Genesee St. Syracuse www.burnsgarfield.com
John D. Brule
Aug 6, 2018
To the Editor: John D. Brulé, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, August 6th surrounded by his family. John was born in Hancock, Michigan and had been a resident of Syracuse for over 60 years. A passionate seeker, John's life was spent educating himself and others around the world on how to achieve peace and justice. His travels took him...
Jane Viney Blizzard
Aug 4, 2018
Jane Viney Blizzard, 99, of Jamesville, NY, formerly of Wells, NY, passed away peacefully on August 4th surrounded by her family. She was born to Charles Mortimer and Marie Jaeger Viney in Jamaica, NY, but soon moved to Freeport, NY where she spent her youth. After graduating from Hempstead High School and Nassau College, she married the love of her...
Francis J. Durgin
Jul 24, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Francis J. Durgin announces his passing early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018. He was eighty-eight years old. Born on January 4, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, Frank lived in Baldwin, New York with his parents and siblings. He attended high school at St. John's Prep in Brooklyn, before attending St....
Olga Anastasiou
Jul 18, 2018
Olga Anastasiou, of Jamesville, passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born on June 20, 1925 in Kato Ydrousa, Florina, Greece. She came to the US in 1958 with her 3 children to join her loving husband Athanas, who came in 1956 for work and a better life for his family. Olga...
John J. Gibson
Jul 10, 2018
John J. Gibson, of Manlius, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2018 from the result of an automobile accident in Florida. A humble, kind, and loyal man who dedicated his life in service of others. Small in stature, he opened his heart to everyone he met, and believed there was unique goodness in everyone. Born April 23, 1937, Johnny was...
Donald Steenberg
Jul 9, 2018
Donald W. Steenberg, 89, of Manlius, NY passed away peacefully July 9, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Potsdam, NY on August 12, 1928 he lived most of his life in Syracuse and Manlius. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1951 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for the next 39 years at Bendix Aviation, Lamson, Westinghouse...
Theodota Dorothy Skandalis
Jul 9, 2018
Theodota "Dorothy" Skandalis, age 94, died on July 9, 2018. Born in Flambouro, Greece, she immigrated to the United States with her two daughters, Celia (Vasoula) and Athen (Anthoula) in 1954, joining her husband, Venizelos, who previously immigrated to the United States in 1951. They obtained their US citizenship in 1962. She was a life-long member of the Greek Orthodox...
Dorothy Pestillo
Jun 21, 2018
Dortothy M. Pestillo, 96, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully June 21, 2018 at the Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Forest City, Pa., Dorothy graduated as a Registered Nurse from Binghampton Hospital. Dorothy was an active member of the Cavalry Club where she was a member of the 18 hole golf league and bowling leagues. She was a masters duplicate bridge...
Robert S. Pickett
Jun 18, 2018
Robert S. Pickett, Ph.D, 86, passed away on June 18th surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Jane, their three children Elizabeth (John) O'Sullivan of Skaneateles, Tad (Tracey Strickland) of Syracuse, Sarah (Christopher Evans) of Pittsburgh, three grandchildren Meghan O'Sullivan Hinna (Robert), John O'Sullivan III (Erin Flaherty), Ceara O'Sullivan and their two great grandchildren, Robbie and Alice...