All Obituaries

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 her...

Services will be private

Richard M. Backenstross, 82, of East Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Loretto. He was born November 30, 1935, in East Syracuse, the son of the late Frederick and Julia Backenstross and was a graduate of East Syracuse-Minoa schools. Richard first served his country as a US Marine and later served with the US Navy, with over 25 years of service. He is survived by four children, Richard Backenstross of Bridgeport, Kurt (Tracie) Backenstross of Fulton, Dianne (Mark) Harrington of...

Sue (Jellybean) Auchampau, 72, of East Syracuse passed away Tuesday at Crouse Hospital. She was a life resident of the Syracuse Area. She retired in 2008 from Kmart Stores after 45 years of service.Sue is survived by three sisters Shirley Ernestine, Linda DeShane and Wendy (Howard) Harvey, two brothers Richard and Butch (Judy) Auchampau, Several nieces and nephews.Funeral Services Tuesday March 27th at 11:00am in Delaney Greadell Adydan Funeral Home. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners....

Paul M. Cavanaugh, 82, of East Syracuse passed away on Saturday. He was a life resident of Syracuse area. Paul was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was a life member of the America Legion Arthur Butler Post 359. Paul was a retired custodian from the ESM School District. Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years former Patricia Wassel, a son John (Amanda) Cavanaugh, a daughter Paula (Grant) Van Landingham, a step daughter Joanne (Bill) Blanchard, four grandchildren, several nieces...

Dorothy (Murray) Beston Andrews, 95, of the Nottingham in Jamesville NY, joined God and his Angels in heaven on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She passed away peacefully to her eternal life surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Syracuse to the late Kenneth and Nancy (Pride) Murray in 1923 and lived in East Syracuse most of her life. She worked as the Office Manager for Cooney Air Conditioning, Service Manager for Woodcock Associates, and was an awesome homemaker and mother. Dorothy was...

Sean M Clapp, 50, of East Syracuse passed awayAt home on March 12, 2018. He was born inBrockton, MA on 12/25/1967. He was pre-deceased by his parents Nelliemae (Badger)and Alan Templar. He is survived by his sons Danteand Matteo Clapp of East Syracuse and wife Gina Angiolillo-Clapp of Syracuse, his sister Charlene(Todd) Templar Peterson, niece Felicia and nephew Jeffrey Peterson and other family members.The family would like to extend our sincere gratitudeto Brenda Rowe for her support and...

Richard A. Russell, 63, of East Syracuse died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday. Born August 24, 1954, he was a life resident of East Syracuse, graduate of ESM High School and Bryant Stratton College. Rich retired from the Village of East Syracuse DPW in 2008. He was extremely dedicated to the village; especially the Village of East Syracuse Parks and Recreation.Rich was a devoted father and husband to his children, son Brandon, daughters Cecelie (Ryan) Zaleski, Riana (Aaron)...