March 21, 2011 Sylvia Groopman, 87, died Monday at the Jewish Home of Central New York. She had been employed by the Syracuse Housing Authority, and was active as a volunteer in the Jewish community. Survived by two nieces and two nephews. Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. today, March 23, 2011, at Beth El Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Birnbaum Funeral Service, Inc.