All Obituaries

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Rajinder Singh Arora, of New York on Wednesday, 21 September 2022. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was an active and beloved member of the Sikh community, and well versed in the Sikh religion. Through his religious practice, he guided others towards peace and faith. He prospered in his life by showing compassion and kindness to every person he met. Rajinder was preceded in death by...

Thomas E. Ostrander, Sr. of Central Square, passed away peacefully Wednesday at the age of 89, with his family by his side. Thomas had courageously fought Alzheimer's for the past 20 years. He was a kind and very loveable man. After serving in the Korean War, he graduated The State University at Brockport in 1958. He spent much of his life teaching and coaching at Central Square High School where he is well known, respected and revered by many. Coach "O" as he was known...

Joseph (Joe) W. Miller passed away on the afternoon of September 18, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. Joe was born on December 15, 1935 in Plattsburg, NY and grew up on a farm in Ellenburg, NY with nine brothers and sisters. In 1958, he married Mary (Liz) Burnell and they later relocated to the Syracuse area. They have lived in Bridgeport, NY since 1962. Joe was employed by Carrier Corporation as a pipe fitter and tester. He...

Beryl Ann Donnelly, 89, of Bridgeport, NY passed away on Sunday. Born on October 28, 1932 to the late George and Elizabeth Brott. Beryl graduated from Onondaga Academy and married her high school sweetheart Edward. Beryl was very active with St Francis of Assisi in Bridgeport she started the Agape Funeral Luncheons and ran the Bingo Kitchen for years. As well as an active member of Altar Rosary and numerous fundraisers. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister Doris...

Kevin Hugick, 59, of Constantia NY passed away during the early hours of September 18th. He was born in Herkimer NY to the late George Hugick Jr. & Carolyn Hugick (Shoemaker) in 1963. He graduated from Richfield Springs High School in 1981 where he played football and wrestled. After high school he went to college before having a successful career in the construction business. Kevin was an avid hunter, fisherman, cook, and loved the Miami Dolphins. Kevin is survived by his wife...

Jon W. Mitchell 68, died Friday, September 16, 2022. He retired from Riccelli Enterprises following 30 years of service. He was a member and Past Commander of the American Legion Post 601. Jon is survived  by his companion of 39 years, Wendy Lallier; four children, Allen and Amy Lallier, Bill and Melissa Lallier, Tina and Rich Shumway, Bonnie and Todd Domachowski , ten grandchildren, a brother, Sterling Mitchell; four sisters, Bonnie Richmire, Karen Compo, Donna...

Walter R. “Bud” Hafermalz passed away on September 14, 2022, at the age of eighty-one. At the time of his passing, he was at home surrounded by his loving family. Bud was born on October 21st, 1940, in Syracuse, NY to the late Walter and Mary (Van Auken) Hafermalz. Bud is survived by his wife of 58 years, Paula (Smith); his sons Thomas and Darryl (Daisy); grandchildren Jake, Kara, Andrew, Brandi, Samantha, Meghan, and Giselle; four siblings William Hafermalz (Lauretta), Sharon...

Milton Lee Knuth, 76, of West Monroe NY passed away unexpectedly September 13th with his daughter LeeAnn at his bedside.   He was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Milton E. Knuth and Norma J. (Turner) in 1946. Lee joined the United States Air Force right out of high school in 1964, and after nearly 30 years of service in Satellite Communications and Cryptography, he retired. He was very proud of his military service.  Following his retirement from the USAF, he joined the...

Erin J. Bias, 49, of West Monroe, passed away on September 12, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1972 in Syracuse to Dennis Fadden and the late Margaret Maurer. Erin loved her family and her pets. She was a happy fur Mom!  Erin is survived by her husband, Scott J. Bias from West Monroe; father, Dennis Fadden from Colorado; a sister, Heather Bias from West Monroe; a nephew, Matthew (Monica) from Mallory; a niece, Antonia (Kenny) Bias from Rochester; and several aunts, uncles, and...

Dorothy Solada, 85, of Hannibal NY passed away peacefully at home on Sept 9. She was born in Dubois, PA on May 9, 1937 to Ira and Ruby Roush. She lived many years in Tonawanda and Baldwinsville NY. She and her husband retired to Winter Haven FL. She returned to NY in 2014. Dorothy retired from Kmart, working in customer service in both the Mattydale and Camillus stores. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of almost 50 years Leroy "Butch" Solada, her parents,her brother...