Michelle Owens
Apr 27, 2026
Michelle “Doll Baby” Owens
Michelle Owens, known affectionately as “Doll Baby,” 58, of Syracuse, passed away April 27, 2026.
Born September 17, 1967, in Buffalo, Michelle was known for her warm spirit, kind heart, and radiant smile. She touched many lives through her love, compassion, and ability to make others feel welcomed and valued.
Above all, Michelle was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister,...
Carole Anne Tkacz
Apr 23, 2026
Carole Anne (Jones) Tkacz, 69, passed away after a difficult battle with pancreatic
cancer on April 23, 2026. Born September 29, 1956, in Ithaca, NY, Carole made
Syracuse her home before recently relocating to Fulton.
Carole dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a Licensed Practical
Nurse. She started her career at Van Duyn before taking her skills and compassion...
Catherine Brooks
Apr 6, 2026
Catherine R. Brooks, lovingly known as “Migs”, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Upstate Hospital. Born in Watertown, Catherine spent most of her life in Syracuse. She graduated from North Syracuse High School in 1972 and dedicated the past 26 years of her career to Rapid Response.
Cathy was an avid reader, a talented gardener, and a devoted animal lover—especially...
Nancy Young
Mar 21, 2026
Nancy Elaine (Buell) Young was born to the late Robert and Elsie Buell on April 26, 1953. On March 21, 2026, she ran into the arms of Jesus!
Ever since she received Jesus as her Lord and Savior, she has been walking faithfully with Him and now sees Him face to face.
Nancy graduated from Camden H.S., and Canton ATC with a...
Doris D. Hope
Mar 19, 2026
Doris D. Hope, 53, passed away on March 19, 2026, at Upstate Hospital. Doris was born on September 23, 1972, in Doddsville, Mississippi to D.W and Ruby Hope. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, cherished sister, and longtime partner whose presence brought joy and strength to those around her.
Doris loved old school R&B music and was known as the...
Robert D. Brooks
Mar 10, 2026
Robert D. Brooks passed away March 10,2026. He will be buried privately at Loomis Hill Cemetery, Syracuse, New York.
Jean Cousin
Mar 9, 2026
Jean Cousin, 82, a lifelong nurse and resident of Seneca Falls, passed away in Geneva, NY, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born to the late Isabelle and John Cousin, Jean dedicated her life to the care of others and was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Waterloo.
She was predeceased by her son, Jamie Mitchell, and her brother,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
