All Obituaries

Charles A. Owens, 73 of North Syracuse, NY passed away on May 1, 2024 after a courageous battle of pancreatic cancer.  He and his family were blessed to have him spend his final days at the Francis House in Syracuse. Charlie was born in Syracuse, NY on May 27, 1950 to the late Robert A. and Concetta Owens.  He married the love of his life, Judith A. Owens, on June 3, 1972. Charlie is survived by his children, Michelle (John) Williams, of Cicero, NY, Jason (Adrianna) Owens of...

James R. Greene Sr, (81) of North Syracuse, NY passed away April 27th 2024 surrounded by family.  Jim was a courageous survivor who battled Multiple Myeloma for decades.   His life was well lived and he enjoyed meeting up with friends out and about and golfing with his buddy John.  He was a longtime supporter of Syracuse University football, basketball and lacrosse teams and the Buffalo Bills and the New York Yankees. Jim also enjoyed music and dancing to everything from...

Thelma June Clark Forget, 90, of Liverpool, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born in Constable, NY, she married her childhood sweetheart in Huntingdon, Québec, moved to Syracuse, NY in 1955, and ran her own business as a cosmetologist in Liverpool, NY. June was a communicant and active member of Saint Joseph's Parish in Liverpool, NY. Anyone who knew June knew her as a kind, loving role model, who welcomed all to her table with a pot of tea, a hearty meal and...

Daniel Paul Van Meter of Central Square N.Y, passed away on April 12, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was born to parents Lloyd and Martha Van Meter in Syracuse, N.Y.  Dan spent his entire life in the Syracuse region, graduating from CNS High School in 1985. He worked most of his career as a hardwood floor installation and refinishing craftsman.  Most recently he worked as a partner with Bill Farrell, owner/operator of...

Arlene Becker, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 8, 2024. She was a woman who lived and breathed for her family. Arlene was always worried about others before herself, a true gift to those who knew her. Arlene lived life to its fullest thru simple pleasures like visiting, chatting and spending meals with her loved ones. She especially enjoyed time with her grandsons; Ryan Mattiacio, Michael Stewart and Jason Humphrey along with her 5 great grandchildren, Karah, Olivia, Harper,...

Trista Jean Thayer, 53, of Clinton, New York passed away at Wynn Hospital, Utica, New York. Born in Syracuse, New York she was the daughter of Sharon Thayer. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Thayer, her sister, Amanda Tillotson Orr of Felton, California, an Uncle & Aunt, Jim & Lorie Tillotson of Venice, Florida, her Aunt, Sandra Tillotson and her Aunt, Tina Tillotson, both of Syracuse, New York, along with numerous cousins. Trista was an angel from heaven, who came from GOD...

Debra J. Nuzzo, 61, of Manlius, New York, passed away in the early morning on March 24th. Funeral mass will be held at Divine Mercy Parish in Central Square on April 2nd at 1pm, with a reception/visitation for family and friends at the church starting at 2pm after mass concludes.  Debra was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Richard and Jeanne Hart. She went on to attend and graduate from Syracuse University. She would then begin a career in real estate as well as at Red Lobster. After a...

Ruth E Tuttle Adams, 94, of North Syracuse, passed away on March 18, 2024 following a brief illness. Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, George W Adams, Jr. Ruth was the daughter of Waldred and Eva Cook Tuttle and lived in the Syracuse area for her lifetime. Ruth worked for Bell Telephone as a phone operator and fraud investigator. She enjoyed golf, cruises, traveling, tending to her flowers and spending time with friends and family. Ruth made an impression on everyone she met...

Marlene Houck formally of Hamilton, NY passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 at St. Luke Nursing Home Oswego, NY. Marlene was born May 18, 1935 in Utica New York daughter of William and Katherine (Windheim) Skelton.  She graduated from Utica Free Academy in Utica.  She worked for many years as a Bank Teller for NBT bank in Sherburne and Earlville.   Marlene spent many years as an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Hamilton serving on the...

Douglas H Platt, was born June 16th, 1926 in Jersey City NJ, to Floyd and Marion Platt. He died March 12th 2024, after a weekend surrounded by friends and family, following a brief illness.  Douglas was a self employed water well driller. And a proud WWII veteran, where he was a rear gunner for the Navy. He was pre-deceased by his wife Maryann, his parents, all of his siblings, and two grandchildren. Douglas is survived by his estranged son: Douglas Platt of Polk City FL, daughter:...