All Obituaries

Eugene M. Wallis “Marty”, passed away on January 7, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in 1943 to Eugene K. and Jane C. Wallis, he remained a Syracuse native all his life. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Margaret (Wallis) Zuhlke. Marty is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharlene Wallis; and three children, Jayne Richards (Steven), Martin Wallis (Sheila), and Matt Wallis (Mary). Marty enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren, Martin, Tyler,...

Sharlene J. Wallis “Shar” passed away on January 7, 2022. Born in 1946 to Donald M. Benack Sr. and Jane (Smiley) Greiner, Sharlene resided in Syracuse and remained close to family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband, E. Martin Wallis; her parents; and her brother, Donald M. Benack Jr. Sharlene is survived by her children, Jayne Richards (Steven), Martin Wallis (Sheila) and Matt Wallis (Mary). She was extremely proud of her five grandchildren and their...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Matthew S. Pedzick announce his peaceful passing on December 22, 2021 at the age of 85 He will be remembered by his loving companion, Patricia Collins; his children, Matt Pistol Pedzick (Sue) and Loretta Buck (Brad); his grandchildren, Bradley Buck (Jessica), Brennan Buck and Chelsea Buck; great-grandchild, Bradley Buck; and his brother. Stanley Pedzick.  He will also be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends and...

Sandra L. Brown of Marcus Drive, Kirkville, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on December 18, 2021. Sandra was born in 1944 to the late Stephen and Arlene Kohut. In 1960, she ran away to Maryland to marry David J. Brown. They returned to Syracuse and later secured her parent’s blessing. Her and David were foster parents in the early part of their marriage. For many years, she was a school bus driver at the Jamesville-DeWitt School District. In...

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Lucy Anne Gizzarelli Forkhamer, 76, passed away in her home in East Syracuse. Born in Syracuse, she went to St. John the Evangelist High School and went on to get her nursing degree from the State of NY. She spent her entire career as a nurse and worked in many places, including Hollywood Presbyterian as “nurse to the stars”. She was an active volunteer for many organizations including OASIS and the Interreligious Food Consortium. She was an...

Thomas W. Trank, 77, of Kirkville, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at SUNY University Medical Center.   Born April 3, 1944, in Penn Yan, he was the son of the late Tom and Ruth Trenchard Trank.   He was a US Army veteran and longtime employee of General Super Plating in Syracuse.   He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; three sisters; one brother; and several nieces and nephews.   Per his wishes there will be no services or calling...

Constance S. “Connie” Bush, 61, of Clay, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born June 27, 1960, in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Stube Carter and was a graduate of East Syracuse Minoa High School, Class of 1978.  Connie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved animals.  She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 40 years, Harry E. Bush, Jr.; two sons, Phillip (Heidi) Bush of Charlotte, NC and Harry...

Raymond G. Modell, 85, of East Syracuse, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home. Born June 23, 1936 in DeWitt, he was the only child of the late Adolph and Elsie Himberg Modell.  He received his degree in Electrical Technology from SUNY Canton and was a veteran of the US Air Force.  For many years, he was an Electrical Engineer Technician for Niagara Mohawk.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #359 and the Canton Alumni Association.  He is survived...

Nikita M. Herzog Smith, 32, of West Monroe, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Crouse Hospital, from complications of Covid.  Born February 24, 1989 in Syracuse, she was the daughter of Dawn Gossiaux Herzog and the late Raymond L. Herzog, Sr.  Nikita was employed by McDonald’s in Central Square.  She is survived by her husband, Daniel Smith; three children, Arianna, Makayla and Gavin Smith; her mother, Dawn Herzog; her brother, Colby (Amber) Herzog; and several...

Richard T. Auchampau, Sr., 83, of East Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his son’s home in Cato, where he was currently living.  Born in East Syracuse, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family.  Richard was a US Army veteran and later retired from Armstrong Mold after over 42 years of service.  He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Fritcher) Auchampau; and his sisters, Shirley Ernestine...