OBITS: The Post-Standard 20 Aug 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Brandon, Albert J.   
August 15, 2004 Albert J. Brandon, of Syracuse, died peacefully at his home,
after a brief illness. Albert was born in Beaumont, Texas. He was one of the
first African-Americans to attend and graduate from UCLA. He served his
country as Air-borne Paratrooper of the 187th RCT and fought in the Korean
War. Albert retired from New Venture Gear in 1990, after 27 years of service.
He was a member of the Goodfellows Club and led the Sherman Park Bulldogs and
Kirk Park Colts, accumulating nine division titles between the two
associations. Preceding his death are his wife Mary E. Brandon and daughter
Cynthia. Survivors: one son, Stephen (Karron) Brandon; two daughters, Crystal
(Larry) Lucas, Sharon (Rodney) Archer; closest friend Ullyses Mallory; nine
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held today at
Tucker Missionary Baptist Church at 11 a.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Brown, Alfreda M.   
August 15, 2004 Alfreda M. Brown, 83, of Meridian, NY and St. Petersburg, FL,
went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Auburn Memorial
Hospital. She was a longtime resident of North Syracuse, NY where she was the
bookkeeper of the family business. She was also an active member of the North
Syracuse Baptist Church where she was involved in the church choir and Sunday
school. Surviving: Her husband of 65 years, James E. Brown of Meridian NY;
three daughters, Saundra Aicher (Mark) of Central Square, NY, Barbara Velez
(Nelson) of Charlottesville, VA, and Linda Thompson (Lawrence) of Charlotte,
NC; one son, James M. Brown (Karen) of Meridian, NY; one brother, William
Bennett (Mary) of Tupper Lake, NY; 12 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 at the Beacon Baptist Church, Rt. 31 in Clay,
NY. Donations can be made to the Cayuga County Nursing Home or Alzheimer's
Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 8/19/2004 - 8/20/2004.

Chariton, Patricia M.   
August 19, 2004 Patricia M. Chariton, 79, of Oneida Castle, died Thursday
morning, August 19, 2004. Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m., Saturday
from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida and 10 a.m. from St.
Joseph's Church. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Cooper, Arlene Mae   
August 18, 2004 Arlene Mae Cooper of Fabius died Wednesday at her home. She
was a life resident of Fabius. She was a member of Harmony Circle and the
Fabius Senior Citizens. Surviving are her daughters, Donna Cash and Nancy
Pehlke, both of Fabius; her sister, Thelma Mills of Manlius; five
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services are private. Contributions
may be made to Hospice of CNY. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Cooper, Arlene Mae   
Thursday's obituary notice for Arlene Mae Cooper of Fabius listed the wrong
date of death. She died on Wednesday, August 18, 2004. Arrangements by Tait
Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Cramer, Catherine T.   
August 18, 2004 Catherine T. Cramer, 85, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully at
home on August 18, 2004. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph H. Cramer
in 1991 and son, Gerald W. Cramer in 1963. Catherine is survived by five
children, Joseph Cramer and Dennis (Diane) Cramer, all of Williamsport, PA,
Paul Cramer of Wolcott, Christopher (Amy) Cramer of Red Creek, and Mary
Kathleen (Frank) Zimdahl of Aurora; 13 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; brother, Howard Cleary; sisters, Margaret (Howard)
Zoeltch, Jean Kotea, and Helen Dunam; several nieces and nephews. Catherine
worked for the Wolcott Civic Free Library and was a member of St. Mary
Magdalene Church in Wolcott. Services will be held at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the
Wolcott Civic Free Library. Arrangements made by the Colvin-Robertson-Norton
Funeral Home in Wolcott.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Dali, Angela N. (Froio)   
August 19, 2004 Angela N. (Froio) Dali, age 86, of Syracuse, passed away
Thursday in Maryland. She was born in Syracuse and was a communicant of St.
Daniel's Church, a member of the Moose Club and St. Daniel's Seniors. She was
employed by the City of Syracuse School District for 18 years as a cafeteria
manager. Her husband, Samuel M. Dali, passed away in 1999. Angela is survived
by two sons, Richard S. (Jerilyn) Dali of Maryland and Samuel C. Dali of
Delaware; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial will be
in Woodlawn Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at
the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

DiRubbo, Mary   
August 19, 2004 Mary Maglione DiRubbo, age 95 passed away Thursday at her home
surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Syracuse and was a life-resident of
Syracuse. She was a former employee of Learbury's Clothing Factory, EZ Washer
and a commu-nicant of St. Peter's Church. She is predeceased by her husband,
Antonio DiRubbo in 1987; sons, Rudolph in 1987 and Robert in 1991; and her
daughter-in-law, Patricia DiRubbo in 2003. Survivors: Her daughters-in-law,
Enez DiRubbo and Sandra DiRubbo both of Liverpool; eight grandchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Saturday 9 a.m. at FARONE & SON
and 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Calling hours today 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Foster, Lucy A.   
August 18, 2004 Lucy A. Foster, 81, formerly of Drexler St. in Liverpool, died
Wednesday at Loretto Fahey. A native of Syracuse, Mrs. Foster resided in
Liverpool for most of her life. She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church in Liverpool. Years ago she worked as a butcher at the Mohican
Market in Syracuse and also worked at the Parkway Tavern and Emmi's Farm Stand
in Liverpool. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and
will be greatly missed by her family and numerous friends. She was predeceased
by her husband Frank Sr., a daughter Marlene Gordon, and a son Roy. Surviving
are two sons, Frank Jr. of Liverpool and Stephen of Syracuse; a sister,
MaryAnne (Roger) Faucher of Florida; nine grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be 9 a.m.
Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 425 Beechwood Ave., Liverpool.
Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call following the service
at location to be announced. Arrangements were entrusted to
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Janowski, Fred   
August 19, 2004 Fred Janowski, 81, Clay, NY, died Thursday, August 19, 2004 in
St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. He was born in Syracuse, and lived in Clay
for 34 years. He was a self-employed Carpenter. Mr. Janowski was a communicant
of Sacred Heart Church, Cicero, NY. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: his wife, Eleanor; five sons, Dr. Donald, Fred, Richard, Robert and
Stephen Janowski; three sisters, Charlotte Landers, Jane Podolak and Deloris
Oleynik; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services: Monday, August
23, 2004 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Cicero, NY 9 a.m. at Williams
Fuenral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, NY. Calling hours
are Sunday, August 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 8261 S. Main Street (Rt. 11) Cicero,
NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Levy, Robert Allan   
August 18, 2004 Robert Allan Levy, age 50, of West Haven, CT, died Wednesday,
August 18, 2004 in Dryden. Robert was born July 10, 1954 in Binghamton, NY, a
son of the late Allan J. and Ruth R. Royce Levy. He was raised and educated in
Cortland, NY. Survivors include his children, Kimberly D. Thornton of Meriden,
CT and Robert A. Levy of Holiday, FL, Regina Levy of New Port Richey, FL;
three grandchildren, Jake, Zalen and Xavier; his siblings, George of Auburn,
NE, James of Clifton Park, NY, Douglas of Oceanside, CA, Charles "Mickey" of
Marcellus, NY, Jon of Cortland; one aunt; nieces; nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 at the Perkins
Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden, NY. Burial will follow in Evergreen
Cemetery, Berkshire, NY. Friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m.
Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are directed to the American Cancer
Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Miner, Josephine (Morris)   
August 18, 2004 Josephine (Morris) Miner, 70, of Auburn. Survivors: Brother,
Tony Morris; nieces, nephews. Services: Saturday 7 p.m. at White Chapel
Funeral Home, Inc., 197 South St., Auburn. Calling hours Saturday 4 to 7 p.m.
at the funeral home. Donations: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Suite 900, Mony Tower
2, 120 Madison St., Syracuse, NY 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Mosher, Marion E.   
August 17, 2004 Marion E. Mosher, 92, of Oneida, died Tuesday, August 17,
2004. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the
Oneida Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Campbell Dean Funeral Home, Inc.,
260 Main Street, Oneida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Nuffer, Agnes Effley   
August 18, 2004 Agnes Effley Nuffer, 88, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004, in
Lowville. A funeral Mass will be said on Monday, August 23, 2004, at 10 a.m.
at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Calling hours are Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the Virkler-Percoski Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Seredowych, Michael   
August 19, 2004 Michael Seredowych, 89, of Westvale, died Thursday at Crouse
Hospital. He was born in Swydnycia, Ukraine. He retired from Crouse Hospital
where he worked in the laboratory. He was a member of the Organization of the
Rebirth of Ukraine (ODWU). He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic Church, served on the Board of Directors for the
Self-Reliance Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, member of the Ukrainian National
Home, Ukrainian Senior Citizens Club, the Ukrainian Congress Committee,
Ukrainian National Association SICH Branch 39, founding member of the SURMA
Men's Choir, and was a teacher at the Ukrainian School of Syracuse for many
years. Michael was known for his oratory abilities, his humor, and his wit. He
had a great zest for life and love of people and a great hope for the future.
He was predeceased by his brother Mitered Archpriest Msgr. Basil Seredowych,
former pastor of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, who died
March 20, 1991. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Irene; his son and
daughter-in-law, Dr. Mark and Laurence Seredowych of Sante Fe, New Mexico; two
grandchildren, Julien and Gabrielle. Services will be 8:30 a.m. Saturday from
the MACKO-VASSALLO FUNERAL HOME and 9 a.m. in the St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the funeral home, 1609 W. Genesee St. Panakhyda services will be
Friday 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to an
organization of your choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Sterling, June L.   
August 18, 2004 June L. (Dixon) Sterling, 80, of East Syracuse, passed away
Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at Sunnyside Care Center. She was born November
16, 1923, in Syracuse, the daughter of Eric C. and Mary M. (Roberts) Dixon.
She graduated from East Syracuse High School and Central City Business
Institute, and was a legal secretary at the time of her retirement. She was
predeceased by her brother Edward G. Dixon. She is survived by her husband of
57 years, Carl H. Sterling; her daughter Gail L. Sterling of East Syracuse;
her son Scott E. Sterling of Honolulu, Hawaii; a sister-in-law Marilyn Dixon
of LaFayette; a nephew Douglas (Caroine) Dixon of Syracuse; a niece Amy
(Keith) Comfort of Cazenovia; and cousins Eleanor Nientimp of Rochester and
Harold Casey of Ilion. Services will be private at the convenience of the
family. No calling hours. Burial will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to the Alzheimer's
Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Sturgis, Ny'Mere   
August 17, 2004 Ny'Mere Sturgis, infant son of Tieresha Sturgis and Joseph
Stevens, of 120 Crippen Place, departed this life Tuesday at Crouse Hospital.
Surviving besides his parents are his maternal grandparents, Rosetta and
Isaiah Sturgis both of Syracuse. Services will be private. Garland Bros.
Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Sullivan, Anne Krischke   
August 18, 2004 Anne K. Sullivan, 64, of McGraw and longtime resident of
LaFayette, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. She was a
graduate of Cincinnatus Central High School Class of 1957. She formerly
attended St. Joseph's Church in LaFayette, St. James Church in Syracuse and
Our Lady of Perpetual Health in Cincinnatus. She was a life member of
LaFayette Fire Department Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking and crafting and
offered her crafts and baked goods at various local flea markets. Anne is
survived by her husband of 42 years, Gordon A. Sullivan Sr.; daughter, Teresa
M. (Greg) Hoxie of LaFayette; two sons, Gordon A. Jr. (Niki) Sullivan of
Pompey and Thomas W. (Peggy) Sullivan of Canastota; one brother, Ernest
Krischke of Crestview, FL; three grandchildren, David Allen Hoxie, Austin
Andrew Sullivan and Ashley Nicole Sullivan; several nieces and nephews.
Services Monday, 10 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., LaFayette.
Friends may call Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home, 2584 Field Lane.
Contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation Of CNY, 731 James
Street, Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13203 or American Diabetes Association, 356
North Midler Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13206. Please light a candle in memory of
Anne at www.ballweg-lunford.com

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.
VanVranken, Paul C.   
August 18, 2004 Paul C. VanVranken, 64, of Becky Ave., Tupper Lake, died at
his home Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born in Tupper Lake, July 21,
1940, the son of Harvey and Lillian (Corneau) VanVranken. He and his wife, the
former Lorraine Nieznalski of Syracuse recently retired to Tupper Lake. They
made their home in Syracuse where Paul's career in banking spanned 40 years.
He is survived by his wife and his father; five children; two granddaughters;
two brothers; two sisters. A memorial mass of Christian burial will be held on
Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Paul's family
will receive friends and community at the entrance of St. Alphonsus from 10
a.m. until the mass begins.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Webster, David G.   
August 16, 2004 David G. Webster, 25, of Brockport, NY, died Monday, August
16, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Rev. Gordon V. and Gloria (Farwagi)
Webster of Brockport, NY; his brother, Daniel F. Webster; his sister, Diana A.
Webster; grandmother, Alexandra Farwagi; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He
was a 1997 graduate of Brockport High School and was a 2004 graduate of
Oberlin College. Friends may call Friday evening 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday
morning 9 to 11 a.m. at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., 15 West
Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559 (585-352-1500). Memorial Service Saturday
afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 North
Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614. Contributions may be made to the David
Gordon Webster Memorial Fund, C/O Daniel Holland, Downtown United Presbyterian
Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614 in his memory.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.

Wojslaw, Kathleen Ann   
August 17, 2004 Kathleen Ann Wojslaw, 42, of Solvay, died suddenly Tuesday.
Kathy was a graduate of Bishop Ludden and attended RIT. Kathy is predeceased
by her father, Peter Wojslaw. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother,
Julia Wojslaw; fiance, Don Ron-spees; brothers, Thomas (Connie) and Kenneth
(Kathleen M.) Wojslaw; nephews, Thomas, Michael and Steven; and five
grandnieces and nephews. Funeral Services: Private at the convenience of the
family. No Calling Hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/20/2004.