All Obituaries

Jean Elaine (Osmun) Cusyk, 85, departed her earthly life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 to join her husband of 59 years, Walter Cusyk and their seven infants.  Born and educated in Oswego, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Kiernan) Osmun.  She was also predeceased by three brothers, Francis, William and James.  She worked for Acme Markets until she married and raised a family of six children. A resident of East Syracuse for 64 years, she was a communicant of St....

Dorothy J. Verrette, 86, of Clay, passed away peacefully on  Tuesday at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  Her husband, Carl Verrette,  passed away two weeks prior.  Dorothy died on what would have been their 64th wedding anniversary. Born in Syracuse, she resided in East Syracuse and Clay, spending her winter months in Pompano Beach, Florida.   She was employed at Sawyer Jewelry, Syracuse Airport Restaurant, Borden's  Ice Cream...

Gloria T. Quonce, 84, of East Syracuse passed away peacefully on Tuesday at DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY.  Born in East Syracuse, New York, she graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1952.  She was a computer operator for MONY in Syracuse and retired after 10 years of service.  She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon,  son, Gordon Jr., siblings, Francis and James Flynn and Clara Arnold.  Gloria is...

Shirley A. Ernestine, 81, of East Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Iroquois Nursing Home.  Born in Syracuse, she was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family.  Shirley was a supervisor for Verizon and retired after 25 years of service. She was predeceased by her son, Tony Ernestine and daughter, Debbie Januseski.  Shirley is survived by her sons, David and Robert Ernestine; daughter, Kathy (Jamie) Chapman; her siblings, Linda DeShane and...

Carl R. Verrette, 88, of Clay, passed away peacefully on Sunday.  Born and raised in East Syracuse he and his wife Dorothy lived in Clay for over 30 years and spent the winter months in Pompano Beach, FL.  He retired from Clinton’s Ditch Cooperative as a comptroller after 35 years of service Prior to that  he was a business manager of Syracuse Rendering and Atlas Linen.  He was a member of the East Syracuse Fire Department, Lions Club and East Syracuse...

Gary F. Diriwachter, age 56, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018 after a courageous battle from prostate cancer. Born on November 20, 1961 to Frederick and Jean (Duelsler) Diriwachter. He was raised in East Syracuse, NY, graduating from East Syracuse High School. He continued his studies at Central City Business Institute earning an Associate’s Degree in Accounting in 1987. Gary was a lab technician for Carrier Corp for 34 years. He was a long-time resident of...

Nancy A. Bonn, 93, of East Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Saturday at her home.  She was born Nazarene DeNoto to Samuel and Emilia DeNoto, immigrants from Salerno, Italy.  She graduated Salutatorian from Vocational High School in 1943, where she was editor of the school newspaper “The Vocationalite” and was known by her pen name “Snoopin Nan”.  After high school, she was employed by  Carrier Corporation and married Joseph P. Bonn in 1948.  As a military couple, they were...

Robert L. Cummings Jr., 65, of Syracuse, passed away.    Calling Hours will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with funeral services following at Living Waters COGIC , 121 Huron St, Syracuse.  Burial will be private.  Delaney Greabell Adydan Funeral Home, East Syracuse has care of arrangements.  

Jessica M. Watson, 40, of Oneida, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday at her home.  Jessica is survived by her husband, Kevin Watson; two daughters, Jasmin Pinela and Sadi Wilborn; her son, Jason Walker; two step children, Karlee and Rayden Watson; mother, Yvonne Reyes; father, Jose Rivera; siblings, Cathlyne, Michael, Fernando, Oscar, Luis and Monica; three grandchildren, Autumn, Amina and Jeremiah Pinela; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.  Calling Hours will be held on...

Joyce A. Norton, 76, of North Syracuse, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away quietly on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was born January 29, 1942 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Willard and Janet Schneider Cary. She was raised by her father, paternal grandmother, and stepmother Joyce, and was a graduate of Assumption High school. She was a caregiver to many through babysitting and was a former Girl Scout leader and marching band chaperone. Joyce enjoyed spending time with...