Spencer “Spence” “Papou” Plavocos, 81, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Elderwood at Liverpool, with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Phil and Stella Plavocos and his brothers, George “Big George” Plavocos, and Alexander Plavocos of Wake Forest, NC. Spence graduated from Syracuse Central High School where he…

John R. LaRose, 82, of Syracuse and Florida, passed away January 19 at Crouse Hospital. Known to his family as “Jack,” he was born December 6, 1942. He graduated from Syracuse Central Technical High School and earned BS and MS degrees in Education from SUNY Oswego. He taught at Onondaga Central for 33 years teaching…

Marie J. (Kearse) Ace, 82, of Allston passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, surrounded by 28 loving members of her Boston family that adored her beyond words.  She was the Beloved wife of William Ace. Raised by grandparents, Curley and Pokey Kearse. Devoted mother of Billy III, David, Jonathan, and close friends of her…

Melvyn Charney, 80, passed away with his family beside him early Friday morning (December 13, 2024) at Crouse Hospital. Born on May 20, 1944 to Jerome and Phyllis Charney, he was a life resident of Syracuse. He was a graduate of Central HS, and attended the University of Miami. Mel began his lifelong career in…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Kellie, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left us on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, at the age of 81. Patricia, known affectionately as Pat, was born on February 21st, 1943, in Syracuse, NY, to the late Paul and Elizabeth…

Frederick Joseph Hatem Jr., 81, affectionately known as “Freddie” to his family and friends, passed away on January 29, 2024 in his home in Camillus, NY. He was born in Syracuse on October 22, 1942 to the late Betty Van Marter and Frederick J. Hatem Sr. Fred’s early years were spent with neighborhood friends that…

David Middleton died on August 18, 2023.