Rosina C. (Foti) Skurpski, of East Syracuse, passed away at home on October 9, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Rosina loved gardening with her husband Hank, and sharing large family meals with all that would attend; a weekly tradition. She was the embodiment of a true Italian wife, mother and grandmother - loving , caring and above all else, known for her meatballs and sauce. Rosina truly was a benevolent and kind person, always eager to reach out and help those in need. She was a...

Rose Marie Ennamorato Laterra, 91, passed away September 28, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Oneonta, NY and was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church. She was formerly employed by ACME Markets for 25 years and Price Chopper for 20 years. She volunteered at St. Matthew's School cafeteria and at the Friday night fish fry's. She was a member of Oneida Lake Region Antique Club for over 50 years and belonged to NARVE Unit 53. She was also an avid bowler, at...

Mary T. Belden (90) of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday September 14, @ St. Joseph’s hospital.  Born August 4,1929. She was a native of Watertown and Brownville area.  Daughter of Earle M. and Winifred E. (Walsh) McPhilmy, Brownville. Graduated from Brownville-Glen Park Schools in 1946. Retired in 1991 from North Syracuse Central Schools District Office. Was active in bowling and a member of New York State Retired Employees Association Inc. and St. Elizabeth Ann...

Cynthia Jean (Benjack) Vallier, 72, of East Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly, September 10, 2019. Cynthia was one of seven children of Dennis and Harriet Benjack, also of East Syracuse. Cynthia was a Pre-K teachers assistant and also a Parental Aide at Catholic Charities. Cindy was predeceased by her parents, Dennis and Harriet Benjack, her husband, Clayton Vallier, Sr. and sisters, Diane and Theresa Benjack. She is survived by her son, Clayton (Jennifer) Vallier, Jr.; goddaughter,...

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the stars looked very different when Kathleen G. Thorne, age 70 of East Syracuse, NY, became the brightest one among them. Her journey to stardom was a beautiful and peaceful one. Kathy was a lifetime resident of East Syracuse and  High School. She was employed by Arcom Labs as an Assembler, until her retirement in 2011. Kathy was enterprising when it came to her greatest joys which were her family, friends, her pets, playing the acoustic guitar,...

Alice M. Gratzer, of East Syracuse passed away September 7th at Francis House after a courageous and graceful 10-year battle with cancer. Daughter of the late Charles and Anna Muhl she was born in Syracuse. Alice graduated from Cathedral Academy and OCC prior to joining the NY Telephone Company from which she retired after 30 years in the Accounting Department. Alice was a communicant of St. Matthew’s Church, a lifetime member of the telephone pioneers, and was involved with many...

Evelyn M. Purcell, 100, of Syracuse, passed away September 4, 2019. She worked many years for Valley Dairy. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo. Survived by children, Patricia Kricks of Auburn and Michael (Linda) Purcell of E. Syracuse; 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Leave condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall

Mathias A. Asprinio, 82, of East Syracuse, passed away August 21, 2019. He was born in Syracuse and was a US Air Force veteran and also served in both the Air Force and Marine Reserves. He retired as a machinist for Rollway Bearing after 37 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bette (Whelan) Asprinio; his children, Marilyn (John) Bill and Tony (Lynda) Asprinio; his grandsons, John (Megan) Bill and Joseph (Katelyn) Bill; four great granddaughters and several nieces and...

On Monday, August 6th, 2019, Kenneth Rogers, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 60. Ken was born on April 6, 1959 in Syracuse, NY. Pre-deceased by parents Robert and Vivian, brothers Robert and John, sisters Beverly Prince and Nancy Gerace. He is survived by his wife Sue, sons, Daniel, Dustin and Tyler,  his grandson, little Tyler;  his brothers and sisters, Richard and (Linda), Jeanette and (Donald) Dulasky, Susan and (Michael) Russo, Patricia...

Inez Nadine (Conklin) Fuller, 79, of Fabius, NY, passed away July 27, 2019 in Syracuse. She was born on November 7, 1939 in Syracuse to the late Dorothy (Zelleweger) and Orville J. Conklin. She was the owner/operator of Shady Valley Campgrounds. Inez was married to the late Ivan Fuller, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Ivan J. Fuller and James V. Fuller; daughters, Joan M. Brown and Janet I. Prince; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Ernest Conklin and sister, Gladys...