All Obituaries

Robert J. Murray Jr., 70, of Chittenango, passed away Tuesday.  Born in Syracuse, Bob was a volunteer fire fighter for Manlius Fire Department  for 6 years and Chittenango Fire Department for 16 years.  He retired from Gray Syracuse/ESCO after 40 years of service.  He was predeceased by his wife, Maryann and parents, Margaret and Robert Murray Sr.  Bob is survived by his children, Robert J.(Elizabeth)Murray III of Elbridge and Crystal (James) Burdick of Cazenovia;...

Gregory Crossman Walker, 68 of Minoa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 8th at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. He was born March 23rd, 1950 in Syracuse to Elisabeth (Crossman) Brady and William Walker. He attended St. Matthew’s School in East Syracuse and later graduated from Jamesville-Dewitt High School in 1968. He worked for Conrail in the early 1970’s as a brakeman and conductor, and later opened several of his own...

Margery C. Mozo, 83, of Kirkville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Crouse Hospital following a short illness.  Born in Syracuse, Margery was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be deeply missed. She was a long time communicant and volunteer at St. Matthew's Church.  She worked for Carrier,  ESM Schools and Wegmans.  She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Casper in 1993 and in more recent years her companion,  Chet...

Nancy J. Dick, 82, of East Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Loretto Nursing Home.  Born in Montclair, NJ.  She was a long time resident of East Syracuse.  She was a lunch lady for ESM Schools for many years.  She was a communicant of Dewitt Community Church.  She was predeceased by her husband John  A. Dick; two sisters and a brother.  Nancy is survived by her son, John A. "Jack" Dick of Fayetteville; special friends, Amy Taylor of...

Tracie A. Ranalli 43, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of East Syracuse, New York, passed away suddenly on October 17, 2018. Tracie is survived by her adored son, Austin T. Ranalli; her parents, Thomas and Barbara Ranalli; and her sister and brother-in-law, Tamara A. Ranalli-Cain and Judd Cain.  She is also survived by her former husband, Johnathan Senska; and her step-children, Jessica (Mike) Kozma, Alyssa Senska and Paul Senska.   Tracie loved music, art, crocheting and...

Shannon Vaccarella, 60, of Syracuse, passed away.     A calling hour will be held on Monday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Delaney Greabell Adydan Funeral Home, 241 Kinne St, East Syracuse. 

Richard G. Bohland, 86, of East Syracuse, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018.  He was born March 13, 1932, in Jamesville on his maternal grandparents, Imre and Irene (Fedor) Kohut’s farm, and was the son of the late George and Margaret (Kohut) Bohland.  He was a graduate of East Syracuse High School and LeMoyne College.  A US Army veteran of the Korean War, he was attached to the 11th Airborne Division (Hell’s Angels).  He was an accomplished pianist and a...

Alice Mae Wozella (Sauer) died peacefully on Saturday morning, October 13th, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Smithfield, VA. Alice was born on July 6, 1919 in Council Bluffs Iowa to Walter and Minnie Almeda Hodgson.   When she was a child, Alice moved with her immediate family from Iowa to upstate New York and later graduated from Liverpool schools.  She married Norman Sauer in 1938 and settled in East Syracuse where she and Norman raised their 5 children.  Norman...

James J. Springer III, 12, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday at Upstate University Hospital with his family by his side.  Born in Syracuse, James was an avid skateboarder, loved to bike and enjoyed drawing.  He was a 6th grader at Grant Middle School.   James is survived by his father and step mother, James J. Springer Jr., and Wendy Voyles; his mother, Rhonda M. Johnson; siblings, Brittney and Bryson Johnson, Dustin and Jaylee Springer;...

Michael P. Shane, 59, of West Monroe, passed away Tuesday at University Hospital with his family by his side.  Born in Syracuse, Michael was a kind person who will greatly be missed and god has finally blessed him.  He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Shane of Cicero and brother, Mark Shane of Cicero. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family at Delaney Greabell Adydan Funeral Home, East Syracuse.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa