Georgene M. Klim, 94, of Syracuse, New York, died peacefully on 03/30/2020 after a full and joyous life. She was surrounded by her family during her final days at the Nottingham Residential Health Care Facility. Born to George W. Mulliner and Mary Jaquin Mulliner on 08/02/1925 she remained a lifetime resident of Syracuse. Georgene graduated from Valley Academy in 1943 and studied Fine Arts at Skidmore College graduating in 1947. She met her husband, K. Klim, Jr., in 1945 while he was in the...

Dorothy E. Paone, 84, of East Syracuse, passed away March 23, 2020. She was born in Rochester, NY and was previously employed by St. Matthew's Church and St. Matthew's School. Dorothy loved Jesus. loved food and loved her animals. She was a member at Helping Hearts and at A.R.I.S.E.  where participated in consumer meetings and bus meetings. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Paone in 1990. She is survived by her daughter,Theodora "Teddy" Emch of East...

Carlton “Cappy” Griffin, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place in Baldwinsville, New York. Born July 18, 1943 in Warrensburg, NY. He was the son of the late Paul and Irene (Bennett) Griffin.  He was miraculously given a second chance at life after a stroke in March 2012 and was able to enjoy eight more precious years of life with his family.   Cappy married Cecile M. Whitaker...

Carolyn F. Caruso, 77, of East Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home March 12. She was born in Hibbing, MN. Carolyn was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church. She retired from Agway and was previously employed by General Electric. Carolyn enjoyed bowling, gardening and sewing and was an avid SU basketball fan. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph A. Caruso, siblings, Betty Gray and Cynthia Kotcher of Vermilion, OH, sister-in-law Leora Kirby of Bellevue, OH and many nieces...

Deborah L. Oliver, 59, of Fabius, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020. She was previously employed by Gabrial Automotive Co., Syracuse. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; her children, Shannon Oliver of Rochester,  Heather (Mike) Roberts of Missouri, Shioban (Ben) Reilley of Cazenovia, Tara (Kyle) Bujno of N. Carolina and Christopher Oliver of Fabius;  7 grandchildren, Dustin, Jordan, Megan, Paige, Taven, Hanna and Robert; 2 great grandchildren, Aria and Aoife;  2...

Hazel A. Preston, 93, of East Syracuse, passed away March 11, 2020. She was born in Syracuse and was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley and daughters, Maryann Preston, Catherine Ryder and Paula Case.  She is survived by her daughters, Carol (William) Keiser of Cazenovia,  Joanne (Thomas) Korol of Syracuse and Stanne (Stephen) Nourse of  Fabius; her sons, Michael of East Syracuse and David (Noreen) of...

Edward "Mingo" O'Brien, 64, of Syracuse passed away March 7, 2020. He was born in Syracuse December 9, 1955 to Edward and Peg O'Brien. He currently lived in Syracuse but spent most of his life in the Jordan and Elbridge areas. He had a love of music and studied music at Onondaga Community College. He was an accomplished on the saxaphone and flute.  He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Peg and his sister, Yvonne. He is survived by his siblings, Kathleen,...

Thomas V. Washo (Tom), 81, of Manlius, NY formerly of Wallingford, CT passed away to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 28, 2020, at his home. Tom was born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Andrew and Katherine (Furdock) Washo. Tom graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School in 1957 and continued his education at Syracuse University. Tom was dedicated to his career of 38 years with Bristol Myers as a Biochemist. He loved socializing with his friends and family...

Janet C. Welch, 96, of East Syracuse passed away Monday at Menorah Park.  Janet was a lifelong Communicant of St. Matthew’s Church in East Syracuse.  She loved to travel, was an avid knitter and loved puzzles.  She retired as a telephone  operator from New York Telephone and also worked for Southern Bell. She is predeceased by her husband, William; her son, Douglas; sisters, Elizabeth Brady and Rita Kelleher; brothers, Karl, John and Bernard Crossman; nephews,...

Elizabeth L. Hancock, 67, formerly of Cicero, passed away February 24, 2020. She was born in Syracuse and was a communicant of St. Matthew’s Church. She was employed by Adaptive Technology and Syracuse Research. She is survived by her sister, Anne Beck; her children, Sandra Hancock, Adam Hancock and Abigail West;  6 grandchildren; her niece, Karen Dixie and nephews, Charles and Andrew Beck. Funeral services are Thursday at 9:30 AM at Mathewson-Forani Funeral Home, Inc....