obituaries

Frederick J. Sova

Frederick J. Sova

Feb 21, 2026

Fred Sova, 71 of Auburn, NY and formerly of Solvay, NY passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

Fred was a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School.

Fred worked in several vocations over the years. His last position was property management for Homsite in Auburn NY.

Fred had a wealth of experience with his position. He mentored many people and was always willing...

James Zettel

James Zettel

Feb 17, 2026

James H. Zettel, 67, of Syracuse, New York passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. 

He was born in Niagara Falls, New York and resided in the Syracuse area  after his family moved to Syracuse in 1980. Jim and Mary DiSolo were married on January 1, 2006 and celebrated their twentieth anniversary this year.

Jim loved all...

Donna Joy Zahn

Donna Joy Zahn

Feb 9, 2026

Donna Joy Zahn, 91 of Mattydale New York, passed away after a long battle with dementia on Monday February 9 2026 at home with her son and daughter by her side.

Born in Fulton on July 14 1934, to the late Clement and Kathryn (Growe) Bigwarfe, Donna was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Carroll Robert Zahn, and sister...

Nicole Hulbert-Gibson

Nicole Hulbert-Gibson

Jan 17, 2026

Nicole Diane Hulbert-Gibson passed away January 17, 2026. Nicole was born April 29th 1986 to Steven and Linda Hulbert in Syracuse, New York.

Nicole grew up in Plainville, NY and attended Baldwinsville Baker High School.

Nicole was predeceased by her mother Linda Lee Hulbert, June 19, 2023.

She is survived by her children, Isabella Gibson, Makayla Gibson, Sylis Gibson and her stepson Gabe...

Daniel James Gatto

Daniel James Gatto

2026

Daniel J. Gatto passed away at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Friday January 16, 2026.

Daniel was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. Most recently he was a local landscaper.

He will be buried privately at Loomis Hill Cemetery.

The Rev’d Polly Love McWilliams Kasey

The Rev’d Polly Love McWilliams Kasey

Dec 19, 2025

The Rev. Polly Love McWilliams Kasey beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and Episcopal Priest, The Rev. Polly McWilliams Kasey died peacefully with her children and husband at her side at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan, N.Y. on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Polly was born on November 17, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her father was in the Air...

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