All Obituaries

Edward F. Baumgras, aged 81, returned to the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019.  He is survived by: Marilyn Elizabeth Baumgras, his loving wife of 59 years; his daughter Lynne Marie Baumgras; his son, Glenn Edward Baumgras and daughter-in-law, Janine Baumgras; his granddaughters, Halee and Hanna Baumgras; and his sister-in-law (Richard) Susan Baumgras.   Edward graduated from Northeastern University with a...

Janet A. Murphy, 74, of Baldwinsville passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband John, children Michael, Megan (Joe Corso), Shannon, and Caitlyn (Joe Varre), and grandchildren Madison, Gina, Lilibeth, and John. She was predeceased by parents Robert and Dorothy Murphy, and brother Robert.  Janet was born in Syracuse and graduated from Convent before marrying John, her husband of 52 years. Most recently she worked at Rothman...

Linda J. Edmonston (Ryder), AKA "Miss B'ville" passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2019 at the age of 72. Born December 2, 1946, she was a native and long-time resident of Baldwinsville. She is predeceased by her husband, Donald F. Edmonston, November 16, 2018. Surviving: 5 Children, 8 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 11-1PM at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville.  

David J. Swartz 73, formerly of Baldswinsville passed away Friday November 22, 2019. David was a Broadcast Engineer who built  WOLF TV in Scranton, PA. and rebuilt the transmitter site for WBRE TV. Wilkes Barre, PA.  He retired from KALB TV in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was a Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam War aboard the " Corporal" submarine.  David loved playing the trumpet, bridge, Chess and the lottery.  He was also a Ham radio operator call sign...

Joanna Lou Pease was born in East Lansing, Michigan to Howard and Ruby Astley. She graduated from Michigan State College, where she met and married her husband, Rodney W. Pease Jr. They moved to Baldwinsville in 1954.  Friends and family loved her easy manner, generous laugh, and attentive ear. Joanna taught Nursery School at the First Presbyterian Church and later worked as a Substitute Teacher for Baldwinsville Central Schools. Committed to community service, her volunteering...

Julia "Julie" (Shuler) Ball October 21, 2019 Julie Ball, 95, passed away on Oct. 21, 2019, at the Syracuse Home Health Care Center in Baldwinsville, where she resided for the past 7 years. She was born Julia Shuler on Jan.30,1924 to parents John and Minnie Ward Shuler, at the home farm near Mecklenberg, NY. There was a blizzard the day Julie was born, which delayed the doctor's arrival and necessitated the doctor staying overnight at the farm, a story that Julie and her sister...

Homer R. Conine October 21, 2019 Homer R. Conine, 89 of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Monday, October 21, 2019. Homer worked for General Electric in Syracuse, retiring in 1988. He was an avid golfer, he enjoyed boating and bicycling. Surviving: his loving wife of 29 years, Barbara Hartkopf-Conine. Daughters, Michelle, Sheila, Jill and Jacqueline. Several Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephew. Services: Monday, October 28, 2019 at 11 AM at the Camillus First United Methodist Church, 12 Main...

John M. Cowher September 29, 2019 John M. Cowher 62 passed away Sunday September 29, 2019 following a long illness. The people who know John, loved John. He was predeceased by a Grandson; Marcus in 1993 and a Brother; Robert (Bob) Cowher. His Parents; Ernest and Jean Cowher. Surviving: His loving Wife of 37 years; Cynthia L. Cowher. 3 Daughters; Tarri Wise, April (Jim) Lyon and Valarie Cowher. 5 Sisters, 6 Brothers, Several Nieces and Nephews. 7 Grandchildren; Charles, Kyle, Alyssa, Emily,...

Betty G. (Foster) Meloling August 20, 2019 Betty G Foster Meloling, 97 of Baldwinsville, passed away August 20 at Bishop Nursing Home after a long illness. She loved life and spending time with her family, and was an avid camper and traveler with friends and family. She was a valuable part of the Baldwinsville Methodist Church serving as Christian Ed Director, president of the Women's Society, and position as Layman Minister. She was ever the organizer with devotion to her church a...

David L. VanAuken, 60, of Baldwinsville, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was a Truck Driver for Cassella Waste for many years. Surviving: His long time companion; Patricia L. Robinson. Mother; Doris VanAuken and Sister; Chris (Al) Arduini. Nephews; Ben Burton, Jason (Ashley) Arduini. Great Niece; Layla Arduini. Calling hours will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 from 4-6 PM with a service to follow at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville.