Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home

07/14/2025

07/10/2025

Deceased: June M. Lawrence
DOD: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

June M. Lawrence passed away on Wednesday, July 9 at the age of 95. June grew up in Kingston NY, she met her husband Vince on a blind date in 1950. On that date he managed to slam her finger in his car door but it was his "lucky break" because they married 6 months later. They began their lives together when Vince was beginning a career at Allied Chemical, which brought them to Syracuse and they would eventually settle in Camillus, NY.

June had an amazing singing voice and was in various singing groups. She also wrote and directed several shows for The Camillus Elks Lodge and other organizations. For many years she sang The National Anthem at the Camillus Memorial Day Parade. She sang with Vince in the church choir at Immanuel Methodist Church where she also created beautiful floral arrangements for the church altar. June and Vince loved their yearly travels to Wrightsville Beach NC and Ormond Beach Fl.

June is proceeded by her Husband of 68 years Vincent Lawrence, her parents Harry and Rose Winchell, Brothers Bruce Winchell and Gene Winchell and many wonderful friends.

She is survived by her Daughter, Debra (David Allen) Lawrence, Son, David (Lanice) Lawrence, Granddaughter, Emily Lawrence, Grandson, Griffin Lawrence, Sister, Carol Anne (Walter) Baumgardt, Sister in laws, Cristy Winchell and Mary Winchell, many Nieces and Nephews and a dear friend Chrissy Seymour.

The family would like to thank Pace of CNY and Loretto, for taking care of both June and Vince for many years. They would especially like to Thank Mary Jo Bailey NM, Dr. David Heisig, and Dr. Kimberly Townsend for their care and compassion taking care of June.

A calling hour will be at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 303 Kasson Rd, Camillus, NY 13031, from 11am-12noon on Saturday July 26, with a funeral service immediately following at the church.

The June and Vince show are finally back together!

Contributions to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center PO Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106

Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski
Funeral Home
5854 Belle Isle Road
Syracuse, NY 13209

07/10/2025

Deceased: Michael Jeffery Maloney
March 5, 1947 – June 29, 2025

Michael Jeffery Maloney passed away at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born in Syracuse, March 5, 1947 to John Arthur and Mollie Ashkin Maloney, Michael lived a full and vibrant life marked by strong dedication to his family, service to his country, and a passion for sports. He was a graduate of Nottingham HS with varsity letters in basketball and baseball. He continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh, then proudly served in the United States Air Force and graduated from the Control Data Institute of San Francisco, California.

Michael built a career in musical entertainment, bringing joy to countless people through his talent and charisma. Over the years, he owned and operated several taverns and nightclubs across Central New York, becoming a fixture in the local community. Later in life, he embraced a new creative outlet, crafting candles from recycled wine bottles—an expression of his unique spirit and hands-on ingenuity.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Michael was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees and Syracuse University basketball and football. Whether in the stands at the Carrier Dome or watching from home, he rarely missed a game and loved nothing more than sharing that passion with his family.

Michael was predeceased by his brother, Donald Maloney.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, with whom he would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 13, 2025 and their four children: Michael Patrick, ESQ., Dr. Kristen Lynn Evans (Brian), Mark Christopher (Elizabeth), and Kathleen Elizabeth Haynes (Nathaniel). He was a proud and loving grandfather to six cherished grandchildren: Charles and Katherine Evans, Molly, Thomas, and Joseph Maloney, and Anna Haynes, all of whom were the light of his life. He is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Michael will be remembered for his sharp wit, determined spirit, love of world news and sports, and unwavering devotion to his family. His memory will live on in the stories shared, the music played, and the hearts of all who knew him.

Services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Church, 216 N. Lowell Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13204. Calling hours at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt.

A Celebration of Life will continue with reception details announced following the funeral service.

Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski
Funeral Home
5854 Belle Isle Rd
Syracuse, NY 13209

07/10/2025

07/08/2025

Deceased: William Michael Brostek
Date of Death: June 26, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of William Michael Brostek 77 of Jacks Reef on June 26, 2025. He was the owner of Trappers Tavern in Memphis, NY..

He is survived by his brother Edward (Diane) Brostek, his daughters Andrea Brostek, and Mellissa (Brian) Watts, grandchildren; Aiden and Ashlyn Watts, niece; Kara Mott, nephew; Eddie Brostek, and a beloved friend Marcia Borst. Many family and friends will miss him.

Calling hours are Saturday, July 12, from 9:00 am to11:00 am at Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home, 5854 Belle Isle Road, Syracuse, NY 13209.
A service will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Warner’s, NY

Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski
Funeral Home
5854 Belle Isle Road
Syracuse, NY 13209

05/24/2025

Julia E. Hulchanski, 95, of Camillus passed away peacefully at St. Camillus Nursing Home, on Tuesday, May 20. Julia was the proud daughter of Frank and Mary (Fatcheric) Buranich. She grew up in Warners and graduated from Warners High School in 1947 and was the Salutatorian of her class. Julia met the love of her life Stephen Hulchanski at a church picnic, they were married September 18, 1948 and were happily married for 58 years. Julia worked at Onondaga Community College and then at the Regional Planning Board.

Julia went on to start her own floral and design business in the early 80's, known as Julie's Flowers providing exquisite floral pieces for thousands of proms, weddings, restaurants, and events. She was known for designing the interiors for both Galveston and Fresno’s restaurants. She closed Julies Flowers at 81 years old.
She was a member of St. Johns Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ukrainian Girls Auxiliary, Camillus Chamber of Commerce, and a Camillus Octagon House Volunteer. Julia won the Camillus Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year Award in 2012.

Julia enjoyed baking Easter Paskas and decorating Ukrainian pysanky eggs and enjoyed sharing them with family and friends. .

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Stephen Hulchanski Jr., her son Stephen Thomas, great-grand daughter Hannah Grace Kompf, two brothers Samuel (Gloria) Buranich, Peter (Shirley) Buranich.

Survived by a son Donald (Theresa) Hulchanski, daughter Joyce (Rich) Reppert of Texas, three Grandchildren, Adrianne (Ben) Kompf, Allison Hulchanski, Donald Jr. (Devon Cromp) Hulchanski, three Great Grandchildren, Robbie and Emma Kompf, and Levi Hulchanski and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, June 1 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski Funeral Home, 5854 Belle Isle Road, Camillus, NY 13209. A Panakhyda Service at 5:00 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held June 2, at 10:00 am in Holy Family Church, 110 Chapel Drive, Syracuse, NY 13219. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Salisbury Road, Syracuse, 13219.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Family Food Pantry, 110 Chapel Drive, Syracuse, NY 13219, or to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 207 Tompkins Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.

Whelan Bros. & Hulchanski
Funeral Home
5854 Belle Isle Road
Syracuse, NY 13209