All Obituaries

Valarie Sue (Lanphere) Lombardoni, 53, of Central Square, passed away at home on May 14, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 26, 1968 in Syracuse, NY to the late Richard Lanphere and Sharon (Nolan) Lanphere. Valarie (Val) worked at UPS for over 30 years, meeting friends that lasted a lifetime. Val was always there for others, putting others above herself, consistently being a source of support for all her family and friends. Making people laugh and cracking jokes, no...

Beverly J. Triggs Maxam, 81, of Central Square, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born on December 17, 1940 in Martinsburg, WV to the late Marvin and the late Regina (Mason) Trigg. Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Charles Maxam and her sister, Marlene Triggs. Beverly worked at Camillus Cutlery for many years before retiring in 1990 to move to Florida. Beverly is survived by her children, Laura Maxam, Robert Maxam, and William Maxam; 4...

Corena A. Morin passed away May 10, 2022 at home surrounded by her loved ones.  Corena is predeceased  by her son, James “Jimmy” Morin, Jr and her granddaughter, Corena Mcgarry. Corena is survived by her sister, Rena Schmitt; daughters, Candy Morin, Linda Kuri, and Chrissy Morin; grandchildren, Jessica Morin, Robert Emmons, Jr, Jacklyn Emmons, Jenna Emmons, Ashley Emmons, Jennifer Kowalik-Luckett, John Kuri, Jr, Terill Graham, Alexandria Morin, Precious Morin, Charlie...

Joseph George Pasiak, 74, of Oswego, passed away on May 10, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1947, to the late Joseph and Mary Pasiak. Joseph served for the US Navy during Vietnam War, he was a dedicated Oswego City Firefighter for over 20 years and a proud produce manager in many local grocery stores.  Joseph enjoyed spending time with family, vacationing, chasing the sun, and good food. Joseph is survived by his children Kristen (Pasiak) and Steven Borte, Trisha (Pasiak) and...

James P. Chappell, 85, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2022 at Upstate Hospital. James was born November 27, 1936 to James R. and Grace (Lawyer) Chappell and grew up on the north side of Syracuse. He started his career as Store Manager of Loblaws where he met the love of his life, Sharon (Hughes) Chappell and then went on to work for Tiptop Bakery and Stroehmann until his retirement in 1997. He was an avid golfer and member of Wanoa Golf Course. James is predeceased by his wife Sharon;...

Carolyn Macdonell, 85, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on May 03, 2022. She is predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Majchrzak, her sister Theresa Abbott, and her daughter Kelly Macdonell. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, James Macdonell, and her many children: Catherine Kabanek and husband John, twins Diane and Deborah Macdonell, Patricia Macdonell and husband Tim, Karen Cordi and husband Joe, Stefanie Blickensdorf and husband Rob, Mary...

Richard “Dick” D. Lokay, 81, of Central Square, passed away on April 30, 2022 at University Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1940 in Oneida, NY to the late William and the late Leona (Bonneau) Lokay. Dick was preceded in death by his son, Douglas William Lokay. Dick worked for the IBEW Local 43 where he retired from in 1999. He was a member of the American Legion Post 915 Sons of the American Legion,  Blockbusters, which is the oldest car club in the nation, and the Toad...

Joshua Michael Simko, age 25, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital on the morning of April 28, 2022.  The sun rose and the world welcomed Joshua on March 19, 1997, a day the world became a little brighter. Joshua lived life on his own terms bringing warmth and kindness to all of those who were a part of his life. Joshua will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Joshua is survived by his mother,...

Lewis F. Skilinski, 87, of Mexico , passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home with his wife by his side. Her was born on December 10, 1934 in Palermo, NY to the late Joseph and the late Lillian (Winks) Skilinski. Lewis was a Heavy Equipment Operator For Bat-Con Construction in Camillus for most of his life. Lewis was an avid Dale Ernhart fan and he enjoyed watching racing every Sunday. He was known for being a kind and gentle man. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Lewis...

David F. LaManche, 73, of Central Square passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 after a brief illness. Born August 26, 1948, David was a proud Veteran of the US Army (1968-1975) where he was stationed in Germany (1968-1970) during the Vietnam War. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed a lifetime of year-round hunting and fishing and visiting the coastal beaches of Maine. David was employed as a Toolmaker by Eaton Corporation (Crouse Hinds) for 44 years. David is predeceased by his...