All Obituaries

Brendan W. Ryan, 60 of Baldwinsville passed away at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Brendan was born November 19, 1959 in Syracuse, New York. He worked at Drumlins for several years. Surviving: His long time Companion ; Elaine M. Sartwell and family. Services: will be private.  

Raphael “Ralph” MIchael Dragano passed away peacefully on Saturday, March,21st at 90 years of age. Ralph was a resident of Baldwinsville and a life long resident of Central New York.  He was a devoted family man.  He enjoyed traveling and visited various regions around the globe. He loved meeting people and worked in sales most of his working career. For the last 40 years he worked in the family business, Commercial Maintenance Supply.     Ralph is...

Bertha J. Sobles March 1, 2020 Bertha J. Sobles, 75 of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Bertha was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary post # 1832, Mattydale. She loved Dancing and Music, especially Ruby Shooz. The family would like to thank the staff at Clover Ridge for all the love and care that Bertha received. Surviving: Several Nieces and Nephews. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 5-7 PM at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street,...

Thomas C. Wolsey February 4, 2020 On Tuesday February 4, 2020, Thomas C. Wolsey loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 82. Tom was born on April 28, 1937 in Cambridge, Massachusetts but lived in Syracuse most of his life. He retired from Southern Container after working many years as a transport driver. Tom was also an Army Veteran. Tom was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile and his kind and compassionate spirit. His love for his whole family, and his...

Barbara J. Schill February 2, 2020 Barbara J. Schill, 77, of Baldwinsville passed away Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Barb was predeceased by her husband, Allan. She always put her family's needs above her own. Barb loved her dogs and cats very much. She loved spending time baking, knitting, sewing, and working on puzzles. Surviving, three daughters; Sandra Snodgrass, Lisa (James) Walker, and Lori Walker. Eight Grandchildren; Justin, James, Brandon, Katlin,...

Donna M. Johnson, 75 of Baldwinsville passed away January 18, 2020. Donna was born March 19, 1944 in Auburn and retired from Baldwinsville School District as a Teacher Assistant. Donna was predeceased by her Mother, Madelynn Radcliffe. Surviving: Her Husband of 52 years, Charles (Chuck) Johnson. Her four Children, David (Cheryl) Cowen, Richard Cowen, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Johnson and Kristin (Brian) Sperduti. Her Sister, Lisa Downs; eight Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren. Several...

Lester A. Grome 87 of Baldwinsville past away peacefully Wednesday December 18, 2019 at University Hospital. Lester was a Korean War Army Veteran, Member of the American Legion Post # 8529, Baldwinsville. He was a  public servant for the Village of Baldwinsville water department for many years. He was predeceased by his Wife; Beverly Jean Grome and Daughter; Esther Grome Pritchard. Surviving: Sons; Lester R. (Janet) Grome and Hugh F. Grome. Grandchildren; Kyle Grome, Stacey Terpstra,...

Barbara-Anne Edinger (Jenda) passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.   She is survived by her three children Michael, Mathew, and Karlene.  She also leaves behind four siblings Timothy Jenda, Theresa Brownell, Christine Sperduti, and Judy Voss.  She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Karl Edinger, in 2016.   Barb took great pride in working for the same company, M&T Bank, for over 50 years.  She enjoyed going to camp; she called it her happy place....

  Ralph B. Wolfe passed away on December 15, at Loretto at age 88. Ralph was born on August 31, 1931 in Syracuse. He was the son of Paul J. Wolfe and Florence Grevelding Wolfe. He married Dorothy Dimon on September 3, 1949.  They had been married for 70 years. Ralph retired with 40 years of service, from Lipe Rollway Corp.   Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, one sister, Florence Dann, 3 daughters, and 2 sons: Kathleen...

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...