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5854 Belle Isle Rd ~ Town of Camillus ~ Syracuse, NY 13209 ~ (315) 488-5555

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315-488-5555





Richard (Dick) J. Culkin
There will be private services for the family and Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.  A celebration of Dick's life will be held at a later time.


Richard (Dick) J. Culkin, 86 passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020.  He was predeceased by his parents Thomas P. Culkin and Genevieve (Jane) Mehlek, son-in-law Brian Garzione and daughter-in-law Amanda Dingle Culkin. He married Marion (Wolfe) Culkin in 1955 and was married for almost 60 years until she passed away in 2015. Richard graduated from (then) Cortland State Teachers College (now SUNY Cortland) in 1956 with a degree in Education. He earned his Masters Degree in Education from Cortland in1964.
Dick taught science, coached football and basketball in the Westhill School District from 1956 -1968. He was the Vice Principal at West Genesee High School from 1968-1975. He was Principal of Camillus Junior High from 1975-1988.
Dick served as an Usher at St. Ann's Church for many years, and was a longtime member of Camillus Country Club. He enjoyed fishing and boating at his camp on Oneida Lake.
He leaves his wife Kathleen, daughter, JoAnn of Wellington, FL, two sons, Jeffrey, of South Burlington, VT and Andrew of Temecula, CA, a sister, Genevieve  (Jeanne) Coddington of Baldwinsville, two grandsons, Peter Culkin (Christina) of South Burlington, VT, Griffin Culkin of Temecula, CA ,granddaughter, Emily Culkin of Missoula, MT and great grandson Samuel.
There will be private services for the family and Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
A celebration of Dick's life will be held at a later time.
Contributions in Dick's name may be made to St. Ann's/ St. Charles food pantry, 4461 Onondaga Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13219




Helen (Graham) Jennings
Services will be private at this time. 
A celebration of Helen's life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Helen will be laid to rest in Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.

Helen (Graham) Jennings, 96, of Camillus, passed away on Friday March 27, 2020. 
You might say 96 is old and you would be right, but she was an inspiration to all that knew her on growing old gracefully and actively. 
A lifetime resident of Syracuse and communicant of Holy Family Church in Camillus.  Helen was a strong, independent lady whose virtues were formed growing up on a dairy farm in the 1920's to parents of Irish decedents on the hills of Lafayette, NY. As a young woman she married Robert, worked at the Onondaga County District Attorney’s office and raised 4 daughters. She and Robert later 
enjoyed time together at their summer cottage on Owasco Lake, NY and wintertime on Estero Island, FL.  After Robert's death in 1999 Helen took up a wide variety of activities and new pursuits.  At the time of her death Helen was an active member (Treasurer and Publicity Chair) of the CNY IACI (Irish American Cultural Institute), a league member at Westvale Golf Club, a volunteer at St Camillus Rehab Center, a member at Aspen Athletic Club, member of the Fairmount Garden Club, and as a longtime supporter of the Syracuse Symphoria, she thoroughly enjoyed every and all performances. 
She had a special place in her heart for all things Irish and had the opportunity to travel to Ireland several times.
Helen was predeceased by her husband Robert, in 1999; brothers Vincent and Francis Graham. 
Surviving are her daughters, Theresa (Ralph) Jennings-Minnifield, Kathleen Jennings, Christine (Stuart) Jennings-Blank, Elizabeth Jennings; grandchildren, Brenna Williams, Christine (Kris) Neuharth, Nathan Hintz; great-grand children, Ava and Grant Neuharth; sister, Jane (John) Whitney and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Services will be private at this time. 
A celebration of Helen's life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Helen will be laid to rest in Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.



Joseph S. Shepard
Services and Burial will be at a later date.

Joseph S. Shepard passed away at the Centers at St. Camillus on March 26.  He was previously owner of a distributorship for Salerno Biscuit Company. 
Survived by his devoted, loving wife of 63 years, Edith (Fuda)Shepard, his children,  Rosanne (William Zaika) of Syracuse, Joseph (Jefferson Harkins) Tampa, Florida, Glenn (Barbara Shepard) of Camillus, Laurie (Timothy West) Jamesville, NY.  His grandchildren,  Bill, Christina, Craig, Bradley, Rachel, Ashriel, and great-grandchildren,  Briella, Natalie, Alexandria. His two sisters,  Helen Antoniou of Flushing NY, Barbara Winiarski of the Villages of Florida, and a brother Richard Shepard of Coram, NY.
Services and Burial will be at a later date.




Barbara Lawton Bradley
 Private services will take place at Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home. 
     Mrs. Bradley will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lakeland.

Barbara Lawton Bradley, 90, of Lakeland, died peacefully Monday at Francis House in Syracuse.  Mrs. Bradley worked as the secretary at Lakeland Elementary School for 25½ years before retiring in 1995. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she graduated from Solvay High School in 1947 and the University of Michigan in 1951.  She loved spending time with her family and many friends. She enjoyed playing bridge and participating in activities with the Lakeland Senior Citizens. She also was an active member of Robinson Elmwood United Church in Syracuse.
     Mrs. Bradley was predeceased by her husband, John C. Bradley; brother, Robert E. Lawton; mother, Marion Schray Lawton; and father, Earl A. Lawton.
     Surviving are her son, Michael Bradley of Baldwinsville; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ronald Cain of Camillus; grandson, Christopher Bradley Cain of New York City; granddaughter, Jessica Cain Kopko and her husband, Dr. Kevin Kopko, of Fayetteville; great-granddaughters, Kyla and Alexa Kopko of Fayetteville; and several cousins.
     Private services will take place at Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home. 
     Mrs. Bradley will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lakeland.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.

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Family Owned & Operated by Donald Hulchanski & Family.
Serving Our Camillus Community & Surrounding Areas With Compassion & Integrity Since 1933.
Providing Personalized Pre-arrangements, Funerals,
Cremations & Memorial Services
For ALL Faiths.
Located In The Town Of Camillus,
Off of Rt. 173 / Warner’s Road,
Over the Warner’s Road Bridge
One Block From The CopperTop Restaurant.
Beautifully Landscaped, Two Acre, Park-like Setting.
Grotto Area, Gazebo & 40 Foot Wrap-around Porch 
As well as Three Parking Areas
For Our Families Convenience.

Accessible For People With Disabilities.
Child Care & Nursing Area Available.
Casket & Vault Display On Site.
Personalized Video Tributes

Pre-arrangements Made With Another Funeral Home
Can Be Changed To Our Funeral Home.
All It Takes Is A Signature From You &
A Phone Call From Us To The Other Funeral Home.


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To Set up a Pre-Need Appointment Call: (315) 488-5555 
or
Email us at: WhelanBrosFH@aol.com

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Why choose Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski?

...Because Our Family is Your Family...
Family Owned vs. Corporate Owned
    When choosing a funeral home, you may want to research whether or not the business is owned by a local family or run by a large corporation.
There is a difference.
    During the past twenty years, publicly-owned corporations have been consolidating the funeral business similarly to what has occurred in other businesses. Recently, this trend has reversed because the corporate-owned funeral homes have simply not measured up to the service that families receive from family-owned funeral homes.
    For generations funeral services have been provided by local families who have deep roots in their community. When dealing with such an important event in your families life, turning to a funeral director whom you know and trust can make a world of difference.
      Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home is the best in the business. We will give you the personal attention, outstanding professionalism, and caring that you deserve.  We will be there for you after the funeral is over to provide you the extra support that only generations of service can cultivate. 

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Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski
Funeral Home
"Our Home is Your Home"

5854 Belle Isle Road
Syracuse, NY 13209
Town of Camillus
           315.488.5555          
Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home. 5854 Belle Isle Rd. Syracuse, Ny 13209. 315.488.5555. Town of Camillus.
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