All Obituaries

Ronald C. Kohutanich  April 12, 2024  Ronald C. Kohutanich, 83, of Baldwinsville, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He retired from Niagara Mohawk Employee Association in Syracuse after 32 years. He was U.S. Air Force active duty from 1961-1962 and the 174th alumni Association, veteran of foreign wars post 153 of Baldwinsville and the American Legion Post 0787 of Cicero. He was a life member of the South Shore Association and Maple Bay...

Gertrude Baillie Collins, who resided in Baldwinsville until the age of 97, passed away at the Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse, on Thursday, April 5. She was 106 years old. Gert was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 13, 1917. At the age of 12, she, her mother, the late Mary Baillie, and her brother, the late George Baillie, joined her father who immigrated to the United States ahead of his family. She grew up in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, NY, and worked for a time at...

It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of John Michalski on March 27, 2024 at Crouse Hospital with family by his side. John was a very quiet man, Born December 9, 1933, the third son of Casimir and Genevieve (Pilch) Michalski of Solvay (Belle Isle) He was 90. He was a graduate of Solvay High School and a U.S Army Veteran serving in Germany and Georgia during the Korean war from 1953-1955. He was employed by the New Yok Central Railroad Summers, Lipe Rollway for 38 years and...

In the home she loved and under the care of her husband and daughter, Margo Cronk Williams passed away of Alzheimer's Disease at age 80, on March 9. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister,  grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Margo was a graduate of North Syracuse High School, class of 1961. She was employed at Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Company, a member of Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church, and a volunteer at Crouse Irving Hospital. Margo loved her...

Robert Henry Wells 2-25-2024  Robert “Bob” Henry Wells, 78, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away February 25, 2024. Bob was born in Watertown, NY on March 16, 1945 to Arthur and Dorothy Wells.  He was a 1963 graduate of Spring Valley High School in Rockland County. Bob was a life-time salesman working as a district sales manager for All-State Insurance Company for many years, with the majority of his career serving more recently with the George E. Hoare Memorial Co. in...

Lorelei F. Cartner, 99, of Baldwinsville, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Lorelei was born to Frederick and Sylvia (Whipple)Burtch in a snowstorm at her grandparent's house in Hinmansville, New York. She grew up the oldest of 7 children, and called Baldwinsville home for most of her life. There is a picture of 2 year-old Lorelei sitting on the wing of The Spirit of St. Louis at Amboy Airport from Charles Lindbergh's countrywide tour...

Anne S. Perry, of Fulton and Durhamville, NY, recently passed into glory. Anne was the daughter of Steven and Helen Smelski, also a graduate of Cato-Meridian. Known for her lively spirit, she was a person who really knew how to live and never wasted a moment. Her joy of hosting family parties was accentuated with her marvelous cooking. She leaves behind her loving daughters Bonnie Elliott and Roberta (Chris) Jaeger; brother Andrew Smelski and sister Sofie (Roy) Campbell; 7 grandchildren; 10...

Morgan (Glassford) Baker 33 passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. A beloved daughter, Niece, sister, friend and mother who touched the lives of all who knew her with her compassionate spirit and unwavering love. she will continue to live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Calling hours will be held Friday, February 9, 2024 from 5-7 PM at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville.

Mark S. Augustus, 70, of Memphis, New York entered his next journey on January 28, 2024 after an in creditable battle from Leukemia treatment. Born in Watertown, New York, second son to Carlton and Mary (Toper) Augustus. Mark graduated from Clark University, summa cum laude in 1976. He started his life time dream career as a Baldwinsville Police officer in 1977; He retired as Sergeant in 1997. After retirement Mark went to work for State Farm Insurance and there he worked for another...

Reese Merrill Fadden September 16, 2014  – January 25, 2024 Reese Merrill Fadden, 9, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2024, with her parents by her side. Born September 16, 2014, in Syracuse, Reese brought joy to her parents, Jennifer (Norpell) Fadden, originally from Baldwinsville, and Timothy Fadden, originally from Jordan. Two years later, Reese’s sister, Quinn, was born, completing their loving family. Reese’s vibrant spirit and...