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Burton Sr., Cleve C.   
August 23, 2004 Cleve C. Burton, Sr., 63, of 15 VanEpps St., Vernon. Services:
10 a.m. Saturday from Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. Interment Stockbridge
Cemetery. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at funeral home, 342
Main St., Oneida. View obituary at www.ironsidefuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Chingari, Leonard J.   
August 22, 2004 Leonard J. Chingari, 81, of Canastota, died Sunday, August 22,
2004. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday from the Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Conley, Donald Jay   
August 20, 2004 Donald Jay Conley, 77, of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of
Canastota, died August 20, 2004. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday
at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Calling hours are 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Corl, John M. "Jack"   
August 23, 2004 John M. "Jack" Corl, 88, of Syracuse, died Monday. Born in
Yonkers, NY, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II. He had been a
supervisor at Lennox Furnace and an operator in fermentation production at
Bristol Laboratory for 29 years. He was a member of the Friday Seniors Golf
League, Matinee Idols & Astro Seniors and FIBS Bowling League. He was a member
of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Survivors: his wife Jane "Marie" King Corl;
daughter Patricia I. Corl of Mesquite, Texas; sons, Rev. Dr. James A. Corl of
Manlius, and Kenneth G. Corl of Rochester, NY; sister Ida Bludger of N.
Syracuse; brother George Corl of CA; seven grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Andrew's Episcopal
Church. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, NY. Contributions may be made to
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5013 S. Salina St., Syracuse, 13205 or Hospice
of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Fenton, Kenneth R.   
August 23, 2004 Kenneth R. Fenton, 68, of Camillus, died Monday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Camillus since 1962. He was
employed by Niagara Mohawk for 37 years. He was an Army veteran. An active
participant in the Catholic Church, he was a communicant of St. Joseph's
Church and member of the Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Chapter. He was also
a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, the
former Martha McNeill; sons, Martin (Lucy), Daniel and James (Karen) Fenton;
sisters, Mary Ellen Pieklik and Margaret Barbato; brother, William Fenton and
grandchildren Mark, Christopher, Daniel, Elizabeth, Marci and Michael Fenton
and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus and at 10:30 a.m. in St.
Joseph's Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call
Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Weedsport. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church Grotto
Fund, 5600 West Genesee Street, Camillus, NY 13031.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Ferlito, William A.   
August 24, 2004 William A. Ferlito, 84, former Pennellville, resident. Born in
Granby, moved to Pennellville in 1941 where he was a dairy farmer for over 50
years. He was a member of the Farm Burequ, Dairymen's League and the Belgium
Draft Horse Association. William was predeceased by his wife, Helen E. Fox
Ferlito in 1991. Surviving: Daughter, Judy (Leonard) Paduano of Liverpool;
sons, Robert Ferlito of Pennellville and Roger Ferlito of Syracuse; stepsons,
John and William Godfrey of Pennellville and Frank Godfrey of League City, TX;
brothers, Richard Ferlito of Phoenix; sisters, Jean Laragh of N. Syracuse;
Rose Bain of Syracuse, Serena Sweet of Little Falls, Sharon Babicz and Shirley
Noble both of CO; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services:
10 a.m. Friday at the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St.,
Phoenix. Burial Pennellville Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home. Memorials: Animal Control of CNY, 300 S. Salina St.,
Syracuse, NY. Aurora of Central NY, Inc., 518 James St., Syracuse, NY.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Garlock, Theodore R.   
August 22, 2004 Theodore R. "Ted" Garlock, 71, of Oneida, died Sunday, August
22, 2004. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday from the
Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Thursday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Hafler, David J.   
August 23, 2004 David J. Hafler, 55, of The Valley, died Monday at home. He
was a graduate of Syracuse Central Technical High School. He retired after 33
years with Syracuse University as a steam fitter and was a member of SEIU
Local 200. He coached Valley Little League and Pop Warner Football. He was
preceded in death by his father, Carl J. Hafler. David is survived by his wife
of 24 years, Candyce Hafler; one daughter, Rebekah Hafler and one son, Jeffrey
Hafler both of Syracuse; his mother, Virginia (Grover) Hafler of FL; and
brother, John Hafler of CA. Services will be Thursday, 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10
a.m. both at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Friends may call
Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool,
NY 13088. Burial will be Saturday in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Please light a
candle in memory of David at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Johnson, William   
August 21, 2004 William "Bill" Johnson, 74, of Syracuse, went home to be with
the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2004, after a brief illness. He was born in
Duncan, MS. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and retired after 23
years from Church and Dwight Co. His daughter, Iris Ann Johnson preceded him
in death. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 43 years, Minnie
Hudson-Johnson of Syracuse; his children, William "JJ" Jr., and Tonie M.
Johnson both of CA; one stepson, Wilbur Lewis, Jr. of Boston, MA; his sisters
and brothers, Rudell "Lucy" Gilbert, Rapha Johnson (Inez), Frances Williams,
Leroy Johnson (Patricia) all of Syracuse, Bernice Thornton of Detroit, Vernice
L. Johnson (Ida B.) of Greenville, MS and Johnny Lee Johnson (Shirley) of
Arlington, TX; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one uncle,
several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend, Dave Goodman. Services
will be Friday 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial in White Chapel
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at the church, 149
Beattie St. Garland Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Garland
Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Kautzman, Peter S.   
August 23, 2004 Peter S. Kautzman, 88, of Ocala, FL, died Monday, August 23,
2004. He was a Machinist for Prosperity Company in New York for many years. He
was born in Sharon, PA. He moved to Ocala from Manlius, NY in 2001. He was a
wonderful golfer and a very talented woodcrafter. He enjoyed his family and
his career. He was a good and wonderful man. Survivors: His wife of 65 years,
Mary Kautzman, Ocala, FL; one son, Allan Kautzman, Manlius, NY; one daughter,
Sharon Bowers, Ocala, FL; two sisters, Helen Spiegel, Sharpsville, PA, Cathy
Wright, Cleveland, OH; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

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Koehler, George A. "Des"   
August 22, 2004 George A. "Des" Koehler, 82, 106 Charles Avenue, Canastota,
died early Sunday morning, August 22, 2004, in the Oneida Healthcare Center,
shortly after his admission as a medical patient. Born in Cambridge on August
11, 1922, he was the son of George W. and Mabel Morris Koehler. A resident of
Canastota for the past 54 years, Mr. Koehler was a graduate of Hoosick Falls
High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and attended Syracuse
University. He married Jean Marine in Ft. Edward on June 10, 1950. Prior to
his retirement in 1984, with 28 years of service, Mr. Koehler was employed
with the Carrier Corporation as a designer-draftsman. Previously he was
employed with Henney Motors-Oneida Products, formerly located in Canastota.
Mr. Koehler was a communicant of St. Agatha's Church, a life member and past
commander of the American Legion, William Miller Post #140 in Canastota, a
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Collamer Post 9596, a life member of
the Disabled American Veterans, Syracuse Chapter #121, a life member of the
Loyal Order of the Moose, Oneida Lodge #421, a current director of the
Canastota Community Chest, a longtime member of the Casolwood Golf Club,
served as a Boy Scout leader for many years, served as president of the
Canastota Memorial Association, was an active bowler in numerous bowling
leagues in Canastota, and enjoyed his family and Notre Dame University
athletics. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Koehler served with the United
States Army's 13th Division in the European Theatre, where he was involved in
the Utah Beach invasion and the Battle of the Bulge, suffering extensive
injuries and received various battle stars. Prior to his entry into the
military, Mr. Koehler was recruited and drafted by the Canadian professional
hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Due to his war injuries, he could not
continue this pursuit. Surviving besides his wife Jean are two daughters and
sons-in-law, Barbara and Dr. Thomas Quaresima of Queensbury and Monica J.
Koehler-Sgarlata and Charles "Skip" Sgarlata of Canastota; one son and
daughter-in-law, George J. and Wanda Koehler of Canastota; seven
grandchildren, Brittany and Sophia Koehler, and John, Thomas, Mark, Peter and
Laura Quaresima. Funeral services will be held 8:45 a.m. Thursday from the
Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 300 South Peterboro Street, Canastota and
9:30 a.m. from St. Agatha's Church, where the funeral Mass will be celebrated
by the Reverend Kevin Corcoran, pastor. Interment, with full military honors,
will be made in Clockville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to
8 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions in his memory may be made to Greater Lenox
Ambulance Service, Box 382, Canastota, NY 13032 or Birthright of Greater Glens
Falls, 22 Center Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Envelopes for these funds may
be obtained at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

LaManche, Wilma K.   
August 23, 2004 Wilma Koenig LaManche, 83, of Kirkville, died Monday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Born in Liverpool and had resided there until moving to
Kirkville 35 years ago. Graduate of Liverpool High School and had attended
Powellson Business School. Member of the Cicero Senior Center Young At Heart
Club. Husband Francis died 1991. Surviving: son, David (Bernadine) of Central
Square; daughter, Lois (Andrew) Ryfun of Bridgeport; five grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren. Services: Friday 10 a.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan
Funeral Home. Burial Liverpool Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 3 to 7 p.m. at
funeral home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse. Contributions: Cicero Senior
Center Young at Heart Club, 5924 Lathrop Dr., Cicero, NY 13039 or Francis
House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.


MacClurg III, A. John   
August 23, 2004 A. John MacClurg III, 72, of 4799 Lariat Lane, Marcellus, died
Monday peacefully at home. A graduate of Middlebury College, Mr. MacClurg was
retired from building and the insurance business. He was active in and enjoyed
coaching chil- dren's sports including Little League, Pop Warner, youth
hockey, and tennis. Mr. MacClurg was an Air Force veteran serving as a jet
pilot. He also loved boating. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, the former
Suzanne Darling; four children, Christi of Marcellus, Bill (Kim) of Cary, NC,
Bob of Marcellus, and Jennifer of Marcellus; his mother, Ellen MacClurg of
Marcellus; a sister, Joan (Bill) Pryce of Alexandria, VA; two grandchildren,
Madeline MacClurg and Bryce MacClurg. A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday
in St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. Burial will be private. Calling hours
will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main
Street, Marcellus. Contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of
CNY, 731 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation of CNY, 913 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088. Ryan Funeral
Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Maurer, Kermit D.   
August 24, 2004 Kermit D. Maurer, 93, a lifelong resident of Syracuse, passed
away Tuesday at Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was a
graduate of Central Tech and attended Syracuse University. His childhood was
spent at his family owned Longbranch Amusement Park. He was recognized as one
of the nation's top bowlers and along with his father Bernie is a member of
the Syracuse Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He retired from the Carrier
Corp. in 1975 and was the past president of the Carrier Recreation Club. He
was also a member and former director of Bellevue Country Club and the
Purchasing Management Association. He was a member of the Holy Name Society
and was an usher at St. Ann's Church and Most Holy Rosary. He had also been a
member of the Town of Onondaga Senior Citizen's Group. Kermit was predeceased
by his wife, Frances in 1999. Survivors: Three daughters, Carol (John) McGrath
of South Carolina, M. Patricia (Richard) Chard of Rochester, Kathleen
(William) Motto of Manlius; one son, Bernard F. (Deborah) Maurer of
Baldwinsville; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one niece and
nephew. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Church. Burial in St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Tindall Funeral Home,
1921 W. Genesee St. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice Of CNY, 990
7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Moore, Catherine R.   
August 22, 2004 Catherine R. Moore, beloved wife and mother, entered into
eternal rest on August 22, 2004 while at her home in Fabius, NY where she was
born. She had also lived in Mississippi, New Jersey, and Delmar, NY. Catherine
is survived by her husband of 39 years, William L. Moore; and her children,
William M., Ronnie McGarty, Merry Evans, Terry Calvelli, Jane Green, Eileen
Moore, and Susan Damm. She is also survived by her brothers, George and Martin
Stas and her sister, Dorothy Lamb; 17 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews. Catherine, known to her friends and family as Kate, was a communicant
at Immaculate Conception Church in Pompey and active in the Fabius-Pompey
Senior Citizens Group. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10
a.m. Tuesday August 31, 2004 at Immaculate Conception Church in Pompey. Burial
will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 5 to
8 p.m. on Monday at the Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road in
Cazenovia. Donations can be made to Hospice of Central NY. Tait Funeral Home,
Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Pavlopoulos, Helen   
August 24, 2004 Helen Pavlopoulos, 96, of Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in
Serres, Greece, she was the widow of Limberis Pavlopoulos who died in 1974.
Surviving are her two sons, Demetrios Tomkos of Bradenton, FL, and Thomas
Tomkos of Nedrow; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services 10
a.m. Saturday at St. Sophias Greek Orthodox Church. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery.
Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc., 503
W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse. Contributions: St. Sophias Greek Orthodox
Church, 325 Waring Road, Syracuse, NY 13224.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Pike, Alan Walter   
August 15, 2004 Alan Walter Pike, in the company of loved ones, died
peacefully on August 15, 2004, at UMC. He was a retired social worker from
NYSOMH, born in Freeport, Long Island, and educated at Alfred and Adelphi
Universities. He served faithfully in the Society of Friends (Quakers),
participating in peace and social action activities including working against
the death penalty. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joyce H. Pike;
daughters, Abby Corey and Anne M. Pike Imperial; son Charles A. Pike; and four
grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on September 4, 2004, at 2:30
p.m. at McHarrie Towne Center, 2464 Betsy Drive in Baldwinsville, NY. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Syracuse Friends Meeting,
821 Euclid Ave., Syracuse, New York 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Russell, Mary C. (Nash)   
August 24, 2004 Mary C. (Nash) Russell, 96, of 214 Bennett Manor Dr., E.
Syracuse, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004. Born in Syracuse, she lived in E.
Syracuse most of her life. She attended St. Vincent DuPauls Grammar School,
St. Mary's Academy, and C.C.B.I. She was a member of St. Matthew's Church and
its Guild Society; past president of St. Matthews Altar & Rosary Society; life
member and past president of Arthur Butler American Legion Auxiliary; past
president of Onondaga County American Legion; member of St. Joseph's Hospital
Auxiliary and longtime volunteer in the hospital gift shop; past chapeau of
Onondaga Salon #154 Eight and Forty; charter member and one of the founders of
Father Leo Finley Knights of Columbus Columbettes and past president of the
Columbettes Auxiliary #5186. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald Russell
Sr. in 1964. Survivors: two sons, Ronald Jr. (Carol) Russell and John (Mary)
Russell, both of E. Syracuse; one brother, John Nash of FL; 13 grandchildren;
26 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: 8:30 a.m.
Friday, August 27, at Forani & Cline Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. Matthew's
Church. Calling hours Thursday, August 26, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home,
206 Kinne St., E. Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.


Santoro, Michael   
August 22, 2004 Michael Santoro, 87, of Fulton, died Sunday. He had worked for
the City of Fulton. Surviving: two daughters, Patricia Wolven and Joy
Kempston; grandchildren. There will be no funeral services or calling hours.
Foster Funeral Home, Fulton has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Sciortino, Mildred M.   
August 24, 2004 Mildred M. Sciortino, 75, of Oswego, died August 24, 2004.
Survived by two sons, Michael of Mexico and Victor of Oswego. Funeral services
Friday at 11 a.m. from the Dowdle Funeral Home. Friends may call the funeral
home on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Stanton, Cassandra Joanne   
August 22, 2004 Cassandra Joanne Stanton, four day old infant daughter of
Michael and Christine Griggs Stanton of Rt. 34B, Union Springs, died Sunday,
August 22, 2004 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Services will be held
Friday at 11 a.m. in White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Calling
hours from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at White Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to the Neonatal Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave.,
Rochester, NY 14642.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Svendsen, Cameron "Bud"   
July 27, 2004 A memorial service for Cameron (Bud) Svendsen, of Pennsylvania,
will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the LaFayette Columbian
Presbyterian Church; conducted by the Rev. John Kloepfer, pastor.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Syracuse Sr., Vincent R.   
August 24, 2004 Vincent R. Syracuse, Sr., 79, of East Syracuse, died Tuesday
at University Hospital. Born in Batavia he had lived in East Syracuse for the
last ten years. Vincent was a self-employed Muck Land Farmer and also owned
and operated Gene- see Liquor Store in Batavia. He was an Exalted Ruler at the
Elks Club, a member of the Full Gospel Business Men's Association, St.
Nicholas Club and a member of the New Hope Fellowship all in Batavia. Mr.
Syracuse was a member of the Living Word Church and was a Veteran of WWII US
Army. His brothers, Harry and Joseph Syracuse and sister, Madeline Torcello
all died previously. Survivors: His wife of 53 years, Mildred Lynch Syracuse;
two daughters, Carolyn (Martin) Bolowsky and Georganne Syracuse both of East
Syracuse; son, Vincent R. (Karen) Syracuse, Jr. of LeRoy, NY; grandchildren,
Jacob, Kelsey, Mitchell Syracuse, and Erin Bolowsky; sisters, Rose (Andrew)
Vaiter of Batavia and Frances DiRisio of North Carolina; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at FARONE & SON. Burial in Veterans
Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Truman, Diana L. "Dani"   
August 22, 2004 Diana "Dani" L. Truman, 60, of Melvin Village, NH, died at the
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, on Sunday, August 22, 2004,
from complications due to a stroke. She was married to William H.M. Truman who
died Saturday, August 21, 2004. Mrs. Truman was born December 8, 1943, in Fort
Smith, AR, the daughter of Albert and Iris (Cook) Lewis. Mrs. Truman graduated
from W. Treper Clarke High School, Long Island, NY, in 1961 and graduated from
St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, in 1965. She was the former co-owner of
the Plant Petaler Florist in Laconia, NH. She was a world traveler as well as
an avid artist and her lifetime hobby was home renovation and interior
decorating. She was a breast cancer survivor, a member of the Art League of
Ocean Reef, FL, and a member of the Bok Tower Historical Society in Lake
Wales, FL. Survivors include her three daughters, Jennifer B. Truman of
Gilford, NH, Nicole D.T. Harding and her husband Jeffrey of Meredith, NH, and
Melanie B. Truman of Orlando, FL; three grandchildren, Madeline Truman of
Orlando, FL, and Eleanor Harding and Melanie Harding, both of Meredith, NH; a
brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Frances Lewis of Essex Jct., VT; two
nephews, Nathaniel Lewis of Essex Jct., VT, and Jonathan Lewis and his wife
Alison of Cambridge, MA; and a niece, Amanda Lewis and her husband Nicholas
Feat of Portland, OR. Calling hours for Mr. and Mrs. Truman will be held on
Friday, August 27, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Carriage House of the
Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A funeral
service for Mr. and Mrs. Truman will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2004, at
11 a.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church, 18 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 73265 or The Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical
Center, Office of Gift Planning, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.
Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street,
Laconia, NH, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to
view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Truman, William H.M. "Bill"   
Truman August 21, 2004 William "Bill" H.M. Truman, 62, of Melvin Village, NH,
died at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, on Saturday,
August 21, 2004, from complications due to a stroke. He was married to Diana
L. Truman who died Sunday, August 22, 2004. Mr. Truman was born August 9,
1942, in Evanston, IL, the son of Francis and Charlotte (Hinds) Truman. Mr.
Truman was a graduate of Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, NH, 1961, and
graduated from St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY in 1965. He was an avid
golfer and tennis player, yachtsman, and loved being a private pilot. Mr.
Truman enjoyed life and his family and friends, organizing many golf outings
for his golfing buddies. He had a warm, easy smile and a sharp sense of humor.
Mr. Truman was self employed as an investor. Survivors include his three
daughters, Jennifer B. Truman of Gilford, NH, Nicole D.T. Harding and her
husband Jeffrey of Meredith, NH, and Melanie B. Truman of Orlando, FL; three
grandchildren, Madeline Truman of Orlando, FL, and Eleanor Harding and Melanie
Harding, both of Meredith, NH; and two nephews, Edward Cummings and his wife
Rhonda, and Williams Cummings, all of Tucson, AZ. Survivors also include his
recently discovered birth family siblings, Jackie Heddleston, Richard Barron,
Ronnie Liebig and Randy Liebig. In addition to his parents, Mr. Truman was
predeceased by a sister, Barbara Cummings. Calling hours for Mr. and Mrs.
Truman will be held on Friday, August 27, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the
Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street,
Laconia, NH. A funeral service for Mr. and Mrs. Truman will be held on
Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church, 18
Veterans Square, Laconia, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakes
Region Conservation Trust, PO Box 1097, Meredith, NH 03253 or the American
Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231. Wilkinson-Beane
Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, is in
charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online
memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.

Wilson, Myrtle H.   
August 18, 2004 Myrtle H. Wilson, 68, of Pennellville, formerly of Barker,
passed away August 18 at her home. She was born in Attica, NY, and graduated
from Barker Central School. She was actively involved in the Barker Alumni
Association. Surviving: husband of 48 years, Robert G. Wilson; sons, Daniel
(Rachel) of Weedsport, James (Sheila) of Parish, Jeffrey of Fulton, and Donald
(Chris) of Phoenix; a brother Carl of Vancouver, WA; grandchildren, Jonathan,
Becky, Anna and Matthew of Weedsport, Jason and Shari of Roanoke, VA; the
family of Harry and Sue Goodrich of Lyndonville. Memorial service to be held
11 a.m. Wednesday, August 25 at Faith United Methodist Church, 1449 Quaker
Rd., Barker, NY. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to: Arthritis
Foundation of Upstate NY, Syracuse Office, Thruway Office Building, 290 Elwood
Davis Rd., Suite 225, Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/25/2004.