The Citizen

Margaret A. Kelly, 75, of Marcellus passed away on Tuesday, January 10th in the company of her loving daughters after complications battling a long illness which she fought valiantly. Margaret was born August 9, 1947 and raised in Auburn, NY. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and was employed by Red Star Express Lines in Auburn, managing the Claims Department from where she eventually retired after many years of service. Margaret was an avid golfer playing in leagues at both Highland Park Golf Course and West Hill Golf Course where she was a proud member of the hole in one club. She had a special love for books and was a library patron her entire life. In earlier days she was a...

Robert E.Lee Davis, 58, of Syracuse, passed away January 6, 2023. Robert was born in Auburn, New York on January 17, 1964 to Llewellyn and Mary Davis. Robert retired from, Bombardier. He was a an avid Miami Dolphin and Yankees fan. Robert had a great love for his dog, Scrappy. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, reading, and staying updated on all the sports news. Robert was a caring father, loving husband and grandfather that loved grandkids dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise and father, Llewellyn James Davis. He is survived by his spouse of 19 years, Karen Davis; two sons, Anthony Davis and Christopher Davis; sister, Dorothy Hann; brother, David...

Richard Diehl August 3, 1945 - November 12, 2022 Gulfport, Mississippi - Richard John Diehl, age 77 of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Margaret Diehl; brother, David D. Diehl; sister, Mary Prudhomne; 2 nephews, Raymond John Diehl and Daniel Diehl. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret Gargan Diehl, whom he met when they were teenagers ice skating at The Y Field in Auburn, NY; 2 daughters, Melissa Diehl Fearnow (Darrin) and Margaret Ann Diehl Barq; 4 granddaughters, Hillary Barq, Lauren Fearnow, Morgan Fearnow, and Katlyn Barq; 1 great granddaughter, Leighton Marchioni; siblings, Raymond...

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Barron, 68, of Syracuse, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2022. Born in Auburn, NY on November 22, 1953, she was the daughter of the late John and Patricia (Sullivan) Barron. She is survived by her daughters, Kara (Joe) Knepp of Morton, IL, and Kate (Chris) Wahl of Smithfield, VA; siblings, Judith (Matt) Dunn, Diane (Kevin) Keating, Joyce (Kevin) Johnston, Stephen (Sue) Barron, and Lisa (Karl) Hagen; and 4 grandchildren. Debbie graduated from Weedsport High in 1971. To leave a message for the family please visit www.NewcomerSyracuse.com

Robert Grahm Keevil Jr., 95, of Liverpool, passed away September 25, 2022. Robert was born in Noblesville, Indiana on October 28, 1926 to the late Christian Church Minister, Robert Graham Keevil, and Edna Morgan Keevil. A U.S. Navy and Army veteran, Robert proudly served in both World War II and the Korean War, and participated in a 2013 Honor Flight to Washington, D.C, Robert enjoyed long careers with both General Electric and H&R Block, during which time he lived primarily in Liverpool, NY and Glen Ellyn, IL. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting stamps, reading The Wall Street Journal, and explaining the ups (and downs) of the stock market to his grandchildren. Robert was an...

Tina (Church) Olszewski, 65, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at home. Born and raised in Auburn, she was a graduate of Auburn High School, and St. Joseph's College of Nursing. Tina moved to Syracuse in 1977 where she was a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital for six years and was previously employed at Arthritis Health Associates as a clinical director for 38 years. A communicant of Holy Family Church, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Tina was predeceased by her parents, Robert "Red" and Elizabeth "Betty" Church; and brothers, Gary, Richard, and Thomas Church. Surviving is her husband of 39 years, Edward P.; son, Edward R. of Syracuse; daughter,...

Edward Joseph Kahl of Young Harris Georgia, age 94, died on June 24th, 2022. He is survived by his sons Robert, Joel, James and Edward and daughter Lisa. He is also survived by his ten Grandchildren and eight Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Lorraine (Hopko) Kahl. Edward was born on December 23, 1927 in Auburn, NY to parents Robert Charles Kahl and Francis (Kaltenborn) Kahl. He proudly served with the US Army in Europe after which he graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Finance. He was a great basketball player with Saint Peter's Episcopal Church league and a local musician in the 1940's. He also had a very successful business career. Edward was a great...

Marie (Zingaro) Spadaro, 98, of Auburn, formerly of Syracuse and Fayetteville, passed away Thursday at The Commons at St. Anthony in Auburn. Marie was a former employee of Remington Rand but devoted most of her life as a homemaker. She also worked as a receptionist for a pediatrician's office. An avid cook, Marie also enjoyed crocheting. She was predeceased by her husband, Carmen S. Spadaro; brothers, Johnny (Ann), Carmen "Babe" (Helen), Robert (Carm), Philip (Gerry), and Jackie (Jean) Zingaro; sisters, Ella (Paul) Rockwood, Irene (Joseph) DeSantis, Virginia (Angelo) Cerio, and Roslyn (Joe) Valentino. Marie is survived by daughter, Mary (George) Daniels; son, Daniel (Wynona) Spadaro;...

Of Orchard Park, NY June 2, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Williamson; dearest father of Lynne (John) Hill, Deborah (late James) Hillman, Kathleen (David) Klemenich and the late David Williamson; dear grandfather of Shannyn (Michael) Tirado, Erik (Beth) Williamson, Jason Hill, David (Sara) Hill, Carissa Hill, Nathaniel Hill, James Hillman and the late Ashley Hillman; great-grandfather of Alanna, Erik, Dylan, Kendrah, Lexi, Bianca and Maeve; brother of the late Dorothy Murphy, Earl Williamson, Jane (late Ding) Carr and Jean (late Bob) Doyle; lifelong friend of Peter Donnelley. Loving companion of the late Barbara Armstrong and late Eileen Heeb . The family will be present to...

MISHAWAKA-Randall M. St. Clair, 68, passed away April 28, 2022, at the Center for Hospice Care-Raclin House. He was born November 4, 1953, in Auburn, NY to Homer & Norma (Ingersoll) St. Clair. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Homer St. Clair Jr. Surviving is the mother of his children, Ellen St. Clair, 3 children, Kristina (Josh) Davis, Amber Nelson, Miriam (Jeremy) Emery, 10 grandchildren, Charette, Margaret, Dalton, Sarah, Olivia, Norah, C.J., Dakota, Ryan and Chase. Also surviving is a brother, Bryan (Sandra) St. Clair and numerous nieces and nephews. Randall was a chaplain at many racetracks throughout his life. A celebration of life service...

John D. Pierce, 83, of Fabius, passed away March 11, 2022. John was born in Auburn, New York on March 20, 1938 to the late Gerald and Gertrude Pierce. John retired from Moravia Central Schools where he was a custodian. He loved his cat, pipes, chair caning, and FOX News. He was predeceased by his wife Gloria J. Pierce. He is survived by three daughters, Tammy (Roger) Marshall, Betty (Josh Virgil) DeLuna, and Doreen Gourlay; a son, Wayne (Deborah Mann) Pierce; 7 grandchildren; five great granddaughters; and three sisters, Jane Stebbins, Kathleen Walker, and Jan LoPiccolo. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Memorial Chapel,...

Cheryl Lee Speed, 75, of 89 Broadway Lane, Waterloo, widow of Gilbert Speed, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home. Born in Auburn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Norma Bowen Cardinale. She was a graduate of Central High and a member of Cedarwood Community Church in Waterloo, SC. She was an entertainment journalist with The Citizen in Auburn, NY, where she interviewed country western artists, such as Tim McGraw. When she moved to South Carolina in 1997 she worked as the secretary for Laurens School District 55 for over 20 years. Cheryl was passionate about country music and loved Elvis. She traveled with her husband around to see war relics and got to spend a week...

Emilie Margaret VanPetten Merritt passed away peacefully January 15, 2022 in Naples, FL. She was born May 30, 1928 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Oliver W and Mary Archer VanPetten and grew up in Charleston, WV. She graduated Stuart Hall in 1946 and Wells College in 1950 with a degree in art history. It was at Wells that she met a student from Cornell, William C Merritt. They married in 1950 and had three sons, William, Robert and Daniel. Emilie applied her education in arts with her painting and quilts and she was an art teacher in the Auburn schools. She also had interests in sailing, golf, tennis and was a member of the Owasco Yacht Club and Owasco Country Club. Emilie and Bill became...

Virginia A. Brennan, friend of God and man, died January 3rd, one week before her 93rd birthday. The second child born to John and Rosamond Burns she was one of four sisters all raised in Watertown, and all graduates of St. Patrick's High School and Our Lady of Good Counsel College in White Plains. While there she was introduced to Paul Brennan, a gentleman from nearby Yale University, who had been invited to hear her sing with her college chorale. They married in 1952 and resided on Wolf Hollow Road, where they were active parishioners at St. Ann's Church and School for 60 years. Among many other duties to her Church, she sang to the Lord a joyful song, both in the choir and to all...

John W. Hawkins, 66, formerly of Weedsport, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 28th. He graduated from Weedsport Central and went on to attend RIT. John was predeceased by his parents, Betty and William R. Hawkins. He is survived by his brother, Richard (Patricia) Hawkins; niece, Sarah Hawkins; nephew, Michael Hawkins; two grandnieces and a grandnephew. Services are private. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.newcomersyracuse.com

Joseph Ambrose Rich, 90, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday November 25, 2021 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He was born on January 26, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with his parents, Joe is reunited in passing with his wife of over 64 years, Mrs. Arlene L. Rich; his sister, Roseanne Baker; his beloved grandson, Joey Mitchell; and several brothers & a sister in law. Joe proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, Joe went on to become a skilled welder for many years. In his free time, Joe was an avid golfer with a love for the outdoors. He...

Olive "Ollie" P Moochler, 76, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021. She was born to John and Olive Parsons on August 12, 1945 in Catskill, NY. She graduated from the Spence High School in New York City in 1963. She then graduated from Wells College later obtaining two master's degrees. Olive began her career as an English teacher which spanned the course of 45 years. This was her passion in life until her retirement in 2014. Olive met Frederick while in college and they married. She loved getting involved with anything related to people with disabilities. Olive volunteered with the Special Olympics, DAR, helping hands in the community. Her entire life she loved singing...

Frank Anthony Carbone Jr., 80, of The Villages, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 27, 2021. He was the husband of Rita Carbone for 31 years . Frank was born in Auburn, New York to Frank Anthony Carbone Sr. and Ann Carbone. After graduating from Mount Carmel High School in 1959, he joined the United States Air Force serving in many places across the world for 12 years as a criminal investigator, including a tour in Vietnam, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and earning an Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. Upon conclusion of his military service, Frank joined the Pompano Beach, Florida Police Department quickly rising to the...

Marie A. (Massimiano) Impaglia, age 93, passed away peacefully at home in the care of her loving family on July 9, 2021. Marie was born in Auburn, New York to the late Rocco and Elisa (Bartoli) Massimiano. It was on Cottage Street in Auburn, as a child, that she met her future husband, Michael. Marie graduated from East High School. She studied art at Syracuse University and finally completed her art degree at Onondaga Community College at the age of 64. She married her sweetheart, Dr. Michael A. Impaglia, on August 13, 1952 and followed him as he served in the United States Air Force Dental Corps in France. Less than 3 years later they returned to Auburn, with two babies and a French...

Gloria J. Pierce passed away on June 19th after a brief illness. She was an avid football fan. Gloria was a kind and loving woman who not only took care of her family but friends as well. So in her honor, in lieu of flowers please do a random act of kindness in her name and spread joy in the world just as she did to anyone around her. Gloria was predeceased by her parents, Betty and LeRoy Walters and her sister, Rose DeGroff. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Pierce; children, Tammy (Roger) Marshall, Doreen Gourlay, Wayne (Deborah Mann) Pierce, Betty (Joshua Virgil) DeLuna; grandchildren, Robert (Sally) Marshall, Rachel Marshall, Darrell Knapp, Samantha Knapp, Morgan...

(nee Hoagland) Beloved wife of the late James Lacy Michel Sr. Loving mother of James L. Jr. (Sandra), Barbara Bracco, Jeffrey Michel, Susan (Scott Biggar) Michel. Cherished grandmother of James (TJ) L. Michel III, Heather Michel, Elizabeth (Gary) Sitarski, Matthew Michel, Jonathan (Leighanne) Michel, Kelli Michel, Bryan Michel, and Amanda (Christopher) Mandeville. Dear sister of Diane (Kenneth) Kirkpatrick. Loving daughter of the late Harold B. Hoagland and Louisa "Lou" Rothery Hoagland. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Sunday August 29 at St. David's Episcopal Church 3951 Seneca Street at 1pm. Please assemble at the church. Flowers gratefully declined,...