Linda (Amato) Grastorf
Oct 30, 2026
Linda (Amato) Grastorf of Jamesville, New York, died peacefully at Francis House on Friday, October 30, 2026, she was 85.
Born in Syracuse, New York, she spent most of her life in Central New York. She was a graduate of the Convent School on Syracuse's North Side and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Economics from LeMoyne College. She put...
Eleanor (Toms) Pelosi
Oct 28, 2026
Eleanor (Toms) Pelosi, 98, of Phoenix, passed away Wednesday, October 28,2026. Born in Springfield, OH, she retired as a school bus driver from the Phoenix Central School District in 1991.
Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Pelosi in 2004.
Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Beshures of Phoenix; two grandsons, James Beshures II and Evan (Gabrielle) Beshures; sister, Elizabeth McCalla; niece, Melanie...
Donald Arthur Davis
Oct 25, 2026
Donald A. Davis of Baldwinsville, New York, passed away peacefully at Francis House, surrounded by love. A man of quiet strength, gentle humor, and unwavering devotion, Don dedicated his life to serving others through his military service, his career, and the care he gave so generously to his family.
Don's greatest pride and joy was his family. For nearly 54 years,...
Judy A. Boshers
Oct 24, 2026
Judy (Keesler) Boshers, 80, of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday. Born in Binghamton, Judy graduated from Broome Tech in Binghamton, NY, and retired from the NYS DOT after 38 years as an assistant civil engineer. She enjoyed working the State Fair at the DOT booth for many years, loved the N.Y.S.A of Transportation Engineers, and was very proud of the Engineer of...
Georgene Elizabeth Jonov
Oct 17, 2026
Georgene "Jean" Jonov, 84, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully Saturday at Francis House surrounded by her family. Born in Oswego, Jean lived in Baldwinsville before moving to Conquest, where she and her husband Peter, owned and operated a hobby farm with over 50 acres. After 30 years on the farm, Jean and Peter moved back to Baldwinsville. Jean retired as...
Norma Marie Wood
Oct 16, 2026
Norma Marie Wood, age 84, passed away on October 16, 2026. Norma was born on February 16, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late George and Ruth (Beischel) Kiffmeyer. Born Norma Marie Kiffmeyer, she grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the youngest of three children. Norma loved to talk about her growing up years with her family and friends.
Whether...
Kay L. Narewski
Oct 13, 2026
Kay L. Narewski, 83, of Pennellville, passed away peacefully in Groton, CT on October 13th.Born in Baltimore, Maryland on August, 4, 1943 while her Father was stationed there in the Navy, she spent most of her life in the Phoenix, NY area.A graduate of Phoenix Central High School, Kay received her Bachelors Degree from Southern Illinois University and her Masters in Elementary...
Judy M. Styers
Oct 12, 2026
Judy M. Styers, 88, of Baldwinsville, passed away October 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 31, 1938 in Syracuse, Judy grew up in Baldwinsville and graduated from Baldwinsville High School. Her lifelong love of animals began with the horses she grew up with and continued through the many pets she welcomed into her home.
Judy drove a...
Hunter James Hennessey
Oct 9, 2026
Hunter James Hennessey, born on March 21, 2004, in Syracuse, NY, left us too soon on October 9, 2026 as the result of an accident. Hunter was a bright and adventurous spirit. He is survived by his loving mother, Melissa Hennessey, twin brother Dakota Hennessey, grandparents James and Moe Hennessey, and uncle Mike Hennessey [aka Teammate]. He was preceded in...
Kathryn Mary DeTota
Oct 6, 2026
Kathryn "Kathy" Mary DeTota, 85, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Born in Syracuse, Kathy was the oldest of six children of Boyla and Gertrude Grad. She graduated from North High School and met her husband, Ronald "Ron" DeTota, while working at the New York State Fair. They married on August 20, 1960,...
Veronica McNeill Solomon
Oct 6, 2026
Veronica McNeill Solomon
July 8, 1942 - October 6, 2026
Veronica McNeill Solomon, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, in Syracuse, New York.
Born on July 8, 1942, in Syracuse, New York, and raised in the small Erie Canal community of Memphis, New York, Veronica dedicated her life to her family, her Catholic faith, and her work...
Wayne Munroe Draughn
Oct 4, 2026
Wayne Draughn, 39, of Syracuse, passed Sunday. Surviving are his mother, Cindy; brother, Steve. A Celebration is Saturday, October 17, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Twisted Mayhem Gaming, 8072 Brewerton Rd., Cicero.
Anne Claudette Davis
Oct 1, 2026
ANNE CLAUDETTE DAVIS, 77, of Baldwinsville NY, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at Upstate Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1949, in Jamesville. Anne was predesceased by her parents, Earl and Yvette Bogan.
Anne was the beloved wife of Donald Davis, with whom she shared nearly 54 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on...
Richard Paul Difiore
Oct 1, 2026
Richard Paul DiFiore, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with his family by his side. Rick was born in Utica, NY, a son of the late Rosario and Jennie (Ciccone) DiFiore. Rick obtained his associate's degree in civil engineering and spent almost four decades working in the environmental consulting business. He founded and led the construction division...
James "Jim" Bishop
Oct 1, 2026
James "Jim" Bishop, 83, of Pennellville, entered the presence of his Savior in heaven on Thursday, October 1. Born in Syracuse, he was a 1962 graduate of Phoenix Central High School.Jim was a life long member of the First Baptist Church in Phoenix and dairy farmer. He shared the farm responsibilities with his father Victor and brother, Daryl.He was involved...
Mary Madison Rodriguez Gort
Sep 28, 2026
Mary Madison Rodriguez Gort of Largo, Florida, passed away Monday September 28th at the age of 75. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was a graduate and Valedictorian of Corcoran High School and later earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Oswego. She retired from NY Telephone (now Verizon) in a supervisory role before relocating to Largo, Florida in...
Doris Anne Hildebrandt
Sep 28, 2026
Doris A. Hildebrandt passed away on September 28, 2026. She was born on December 19, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Williston Park on Long Island. After graduating from Green Mountain College in Vermont, she married Herbert Hildebrandt and moved to Baldwinsville, New York, in 1954.
Doris was a devoted member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church...
Thomas Andrew Meloling
Sep 27, 2026
Thomas Meloling passed away on September 27th surrounded by his family. Thom lived his entire life in the village of Baldwinsville and worked for Morris Pumps, which later became ITT Goulds Pumps, for over 50 years.
Thom was deeply invested in his community and his children's lives. He spent years helping to build the Baldwinsville PeeWee Wrestling Club, volunteered...
Joan Dawes Litteer
Sep 26, 2026
Joan Dawes Litteer, 94, formally of Liverpool, NY passed away Saturday, September 26th at Syracuse Homes in Baldwinsville, NY surrounded by her loving family.
Joan (Jo) was born in Lewiston, Maine to Forest E. Dawes & Celia Adams Dawes. Jo was raised in Auburn, Maine with her sister, Betty and brother, Forest. Growing up on Lake Auburn, Jo's childhood was...
Dennis Bradley Babcock
Sep 25, 2026
Dennis Bradley Babcock, 71, passed away on September 25, 2026.
Born July 24, 1955, in Syracuse, Dennis worked for Oswego Industries for 43 years, where he formed many lasting friendships. He was a longtime member of Pennellville Methodist Church and a frequent listener of WMHR radio. Dennis enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He also had a lifelong...
