All Obituaries

On June 25, 2022, Helga Marie Pendall, was brought home to the Lord where her daughter, Maria and husband, Francis, who predeceased her, were waiting for her with arms wide open. Helga retired from General Electric as an executive secretary.  Helga enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her family. She spent her last years with her niece, Amanda Tarolli and her three children.  Besides her husband and daughter, she was predeceased by her niece and nephew from...

Harold M. Soltau, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife at his side, at their home on Saturday morning June 11, 2022. Harold was born in 1956 to Harold and Virginia Soltau. He graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School. He owned and operated Soltau Woodworking and was world renown for his craftmanship and artistry. Harold was also an avid outdoorsman; his most cherished moments were at his camp with family and great friends. Harold was predeceased by his parents; and a...

Ada J. Botindari, 83, of East Syracuse, passed away at home on Thursday, June 9, 2022 with her family by her side.  Ada was predeceased by her husband, Robert A Botindari. She is survived by her son, Robert Shawn Botindari; and daughter, Mary Jo Botindari (Denise Cronk). Ada was born in Winchester, Kentucky. She enjoyed the simpler things in life. Watching the birds, flowers blooming, the night sky. She looked forward to outings with her daughter and evening visits from her son....

Theodore “Ted” Grigor Uzunoff, 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Crouse Hospital on Saturday, June 04, 2022. Ted was born on May 22, 1946, in Syracuse, NY to Grigor and Katherine (Luteff) Uzunoff. He graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School in 1964. Ted retired after working 40 plus years as a Maintenance and Engineering Manager from General Super Plating (GSP). Ted enjoyed watching SU basketball games with his son in law. He was the most caring man...

On Thursday, June 2, 2022, the world lost one hell of an amazing guy.  Mark C. Spelman, 65, of East Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly at home with family at his side.   He was a 1975 graduate of East Syracuse-Minoa High School, where he met the love of his life, Nadine Krukowski. They were high school sweethearts and married June 19, 1976. They were each other’s rock through everything that life brought their way. In his younger years, Mark loved playing co-ed softball...

Michael Matteo Antonio Martino, 92, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.  Mike grew up in East Syracuse, NY, where he attended school and helped care for his sick mother. He worked at Lincoln Department Store prior to being drafted into the Army, where he served in the 11th Airborne Division. Mike received several promotions and a Letter of Commendation. After the military, he went on to work as a glazer and eventually opened his own...

Brian Eric Carr, our Beloved son, brother and friend. Brian was born and raised in  Syracuse, New York.  He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 27 on May 21, 2022. Brian enjoyed traveling, concerts, working and being with family and friends. Brian had a caring heart and an outgoing personality, which made loving him very easy.  During his life, Brian had a major impact on many people and changed their lives for the better. Brian will be dearly missed. Brian is survived by...

Marie Rose Gallardo passed away on May 19, 2022, at the age of 17. She is survived by her parents, LeeAnn and Thomas Gallardo; siblings, Jaime, Dylan, and Lee Gallardo; and her beloved cat, Fitzgerald. Marie was a senior at ESM High School, who was a truly gifted artist and was an inspiration to many. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28 at 12 noon at Delaney Greabell Adydan Funeral Home, 241 Kinne Street, East Syracuse.  Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday from...

Kenneth L. Axton, Jr., beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2022, in Syracuse, NY, at the age of 75. Kenny was born on September 22, 1946, and raised in Syracuse. After graduating from the first senior graduating class of Henninger High School, he graduated with his bachelor’s degree at SUNY Potsdam. He subsequently moved to Buffalo, where he received his MS in Respiratory Care. He worked in Syracuse at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a Respiratory...

William K. Wild Bill Sperry, passed away at the age of 69, May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.   Wild Bill was born in Watertown on May 20, 1953 to Grover and Mildred Sperry. He worked for New York Air Brake, in Watertown, making parts for planes. Bill was a professional painter and owned his own painting business. He was also an electrician, carpenter, plumber, one hell of a mechanic, a true Jack of all trades. Wild Bill was 50 years Harley Davidson strong.; he...