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Anthony, John D.   
November 27, 2004 John D. Anthony, 91, of Solvay, passed away Saturday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was a life resident of Solvay. John worked at Crucible
Steel and Camillus Cutlery before spending 20 years at Crouse Irving Memorial
Hospital working as a Couri-er, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the
Solvay Civil Defense Auxiliary Police and Code Enforcement Officer for the
Village of Solvay for several years, a member of the Solvay Seniors, past
member of the Solvay Tigers AC, communicant and usher of St. Cecilia's Church
and member of its Holy Name Society. John was known locally for organizing and
hosting several bus groups to the Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec,
Canada. For several years, trips were made during the summer and in the winter
for the "Winter Carnivale". Surviving are his wife of 71 years, the former
Christine DeRito; daughter and son-in-law, Anne Marie and Michael Masterpole,
of Solvay; son and daughter-in-law, Ken M. and Sandy Anthony, Sr., of Solvay;
a brother Anthony P. Anthony, of Solvay; a sister, Joan Puso, of Cliffside
Park, NJ; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral
Home and 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral mass will be
celebrated. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, DeWitt.
Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 2601 Milton
Ave., Solvay. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Cecilia's
Church Renovation Fund, 1001 Woods Rd., Solvay, NY 13209 or the Basilica of
St. Anne de Beaupre, c/o 202 Brooks St., Solvay, NY 13209.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Arendos, Judith A.   
November 27, 2004 Judith A. Arendos, 64, formerly of 133 Saratoga Rd.,
Schenectady, died Saturday at the Francis House. A native of Syracuse Judi
graduated in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Union College in
Schenectady and resided there until this year when she returned to Syracuse.
She retired in 1992 after 32 years as the project manager of Human Resources
in the electronics division of the General Electric Co. Her father, Joseph
Arendos predeceased her this year and her mother, Marjory Arendos is living in
Clearwater, FL. Also surviving are several cousins including Peggy Watson of
Camillus, Carol Kruger of N. Syracuse and Dorothy Ciciarelli of Clay. Private
services will be held at Krueger Funeral Home at the convenience of the
family. Graveside services will be in Curlew Hills Cemetery, Palm Harbor FL.
Contributions may be made to the Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse,
NY 13208. Arrangements are entrusted to:
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Bellefeuille, Carol   
November 19, 2004 Carol Alexander Bellefeuille, 71, of Manlius, died Friday,
November 19, at Loretto Geriatric Center. A native of Syracuse, she has
resided in Manlius since 1955. She retired in 1992 as a medical administrator
after 30 years. She was a communicant of St. Ann's Church, Manlius, a member
of the Manlius Senior Center, and the Manlius American Legion Post 141. Her
husband Edward died in 1984 and her brother Alan M. Alexander died in 1994.
Survivors: a son, Scott C. Bellefeuille of Hay Market, VA; and several nieces
and nephews. Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home,
8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius. Burial, Manlius Village Cemetery. There
will be no calling hours. Contributions: The Manlius Ambulance Fund, 1
Stickley Dr., Manlius, NY 13104. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Bloss, Linda A.   
November 29, 2004 Linda A. Bloss, 65, of West Monroe, passed away Monday. She
was a manager of Trucking Affiliates in Syracuse and retired from Beacon
Federal Savings & Loan. Linda is survived by her husband, Edward K. Bloss,
Sr.; daughter, Tammy Campbell of Parish; son, Edward K. Bloss, Jr. of Clay;
four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Services and burial are private
and at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 in Linda's
memory. Arrangements entrusted to Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Briggs, Catherine R.   
November 28, 2004 Catherine "Kay" Ruston Briggs of West Side Manor, Liverpool,
died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She had attended Onondaga Valley
Academy. She married Arnold G. Briggs in 1939 and he predeceased her on
November 15, 2000.She was a devoted daughter, wife and mother. Surviving are
her daughter, Beverly M. Briggs of Syracuse; a brother,George (Katy) Ruston of
North Syracuse and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be
Saturday at 11 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home with private burial in Onondaga
County Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m.
Saturday at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations
may be made to the Salvation Army, attn: Development Department, 677 South
Salina St., Syracuse 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Brune, Chloe Stewart   
November 26, 2004 Chloe Stewart Brune, 74, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully
Friday at Francis House. She was born in Yonkers and grew up in Plainfield,
NJ. Chloe studied art at Green Mt. College in Vermont. After moving to
Syracuse, she was a mother andhomemaker. She was a legal secretary for the
City of Syracuse Corp. Counsel. Her former husband, Randall E. Brune, died in
2001. Surviving are her daughter, Margot (Carl) Dengel of Syracuse; sons,
Tracy (Amy) Brune of Baldwinsville and Gordon (Laura) Brune of Fairfield, CT;
and grandchildren, Petra Brune, Carlianna Dengel, Alexander Dengel, Malcolm
Brune, Wallis Brune and Emma Brune. Services will be private. Friends may call
Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St.,
Camillus. Contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave.,
Syracuse, NY 13208-1718 or Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St.,
Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Chamberlain, June E.   
November 29, 2004 June E. Chamberlain, 77, of Syracuse, died on Monday at
Crouse Hospital. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Syracuse
University in 1958 and performed her senior recital in the Crouse Auditorium
in the fall of 1957. She had also studied at the New England Conservatory of
Music in Boston. Ms. Chamberlain retired after more than 40 years as an
operator with ATT and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She had done
volunteer work at various organizations, was a member of James Street United
Methodist Church, and was a member of the D.A.R. She is survived by her
brother, William J. Chamberlain of Connecticut; sister, Marilyn C. Johnson of
Pennsylvania; nephew, David K. Johnson of Colorado; nieces, Elizabeth A.
Bailey of Alaska, Carolyn A. Grapsas of New Mexico; three great-nephews in New
Mexico and several cousins including Norma Holava, Ronald Holava, Diane
Robinson all of Syracuse. Funeral services are Thursday at 11 a.m. at
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery.
Calling hours are Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111 James
St. Contributions to James Street United Methodist Church or the Rescue
Mission.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Clifton, Rusty   
November 29, 2004 Rusty Clifton, age 58, of Cato, passed away on Monday at
work. Born in Henreyetta, OK, he was employed by Budweiser for 20 years and
was previously retired from Coke Cola. Rusty was a Hall of Fame Bowler with a
lifetime of achieve-ments. His immense love of the game gave him the pride and
ability to help others. He was a Navy Veteran. He is predeceased by his
father, Jim Clifton who died in 1987. He is survived by his mother, Helen
Clifton; two sons, David Clifton and Frank C. Clifton; four brothers, Frank E.
Clifton, Jerry Clifton, Bill Clifton, Jay Clifton; a sister, Ruby Miller; and
grandchildren, Matthew Clifton, Emma Searor and Breanna Pike. Funeral Services
will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2004 at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers
Corners, 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville, with burial to follow. Calling Hours are
Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Colomb, James Morey   
November 30, 2004 James Morey Colomb, 87, formerly of Wright Avenue,
Mattydale, died Tuesday at Birchwood Health Care Center. He was World War II
Army veteran and a communicant of St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale. He retired
in 1972 after 37 years from the A & P stores where he had been a manager. Mr.
Colomb was a member of American Legion Post 1832, Mattydale and Disabled
American Veterans' Chapter 31. He was a former member of Wildwood Golf Course
and Poolbrook Golf Course and was a volunteer at Birchwood Health Care Center.
The former Ruth Walsh, his wife of 60 years, predeceased him on January 18,
2003. Surviving are three children, Timothy J. (Joanne) of North Syracuse,
John T. (Lynda) of Glastonbury, CT and J. Sue (John) Esposito of Brewerton;
eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Daniel, James, Maryellen, Elizabeth,
Timothy and Katie; two great-grandchildren Mac and Rylee; five siblings, Joan
LaShomb of Minoa, Marguerite Taylor and Geraldine McNally both of Bomoseen,
VT, Thomas Colomb of New Mexico and Francis Colomb of Graham, WA and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Fergerson
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church with burial following with
military honors in Onondaga County Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours
will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 215 South
Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to Unity Acres, PO Box 153,
Orwell, NY 13426.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

France, Christina   
November 29, 2004 Christina France, 101 years, formerly of Oswego and
Georgetown, NY, died Monday in Stuart, FL. Surviving are two daughters,
Dortohy Kiefer, Stuart, FL; Jane McLean, Birmingham, AL; eight grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons. Graveside services will be
held in the spring. Contributions Foundationstone Ministries, PO Box 2617,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326; or the Georgetown Emergency Squad, Georgetown, NY 13072.
Arrangements by Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Fritz, John J.   
November 29, 2004 John J. Fritz, 82, of St. Anthony St., Auburn. Survivors:
Wife, Estelle; children, John, Thomas Fritz, Donna Mitchell of Utica;
brothers, Alfred and Victor Fritz; sister, Rita Zelinski, Auburn. Services:
Thursday 10:30 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church. Calling hours Wednesday 5 to 7
p.m. at Nicpon Funeral Home, 235 State. St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Gibbs, Gerald L.   
November 29, 2004 Gerald L. "Jerry" Gibbs, 80, of Phoenix and formerly of
North Syracuse died Monday at the Veteran's Medical Center. He was a World War
II US Army veteran who served in Italy. He retired in 1990 as a wire designer
for General Electric and was adriver for Ross Limousine. Mr. Gibbs was a
member and Past Master of Memorial Lodge No. 648 F&AM and a 32 degree member
of the Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Syracuse. He was a life-member and
Commander from 1979 to 1981 of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9596 and Central
New York Council Commander in 1984. He was an avid bowler and a member of both
mixed and classic leagues. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Barbara J.;
seven children, Charles Gibbs of Rainbow Lake, NY, Gerald Gibbs, Jr. of
Pennsylvania, Suzanne Falise of Seneca Falls, NY, David Gibbs of Mt. Juliet,
TN, Ronald Gibbs of Murfreesboro, TN, Catherine Valenti of Constantia, NY and
Michael Gibbs of Lebanon, TN;several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
and two sisters, Betty Hicks of Fairport, NY and Nancy Meyers of West
Bloomfield, NY. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral
home, 215 South Main St, North Syracuse. Burial will be on Monday at 11 a.m.
in Onondaga County Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Donations may be made to a
veteran's organization or a military organization of one's choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Keefe, Mary C.   
November 24, 2004 Mary C. Keefe, 80, of Syracuse, passed away November 24 at
St. Camillus after a long illness. Born in Cardinal, Ontario, to Evelyn and
Victor Smith, she resided in Syracuse most of her life. Mary graduated from
St. Lucy's High School. She worked for Syracuse City Schools for many years.
Mary retired from her last position as library assistant at Nottingham High
School in 1982. She was predeceased by her first husband, Syracuse police
officer James M. Considine. She is survived by her husband of 44 years,
Edward; one son, James Considine; two daughters, Kathleen Wilson and Barbara
Kawecki, all of Colorado; one sister, Margaret Manser of Syracuse; one
brother, Donald Smith of Liverpool; four grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Memorial service: Thursday, December 2, at 5 p.m. at Edward J. Ryan
Funeral Home, 1628 West Genesee Street. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 11/28/2004 - 12/1/2004.

Kerchner, Rita A.   
November 28, 2004 Rita A. Kerchner, 70, of 6807 Fairway Dr. East,
Fayetteville, PA formerly of Skaneateles, died Sunday, November 28 at the
Quincy United Methodist Home in Quincy, PA. Her husband, Rodney N. Kerchner
died October 23, 2004. She was a graduate of Westminster College, New
Wilmington, PA and received a Masters Degree in education from SUNY Cortland.
She had been an elementary school teacher in Skaneateles and retired from
Jordan Elbridge Elementary School in 1995. She was a member of the Skaneateles
First Presbyterian Church and the Central Presbyterian Church in Chambersburg,
PA. She enjoyed playing bridge, singing, her animals and spending time with
family and friends. Surviving are sons, Robert J. Kerchner of Fairfax, VA,
Rodd J. (Patricia) Kerchner of Lake Orion, MI; daughter, Rhonda M. Frank of
Marietta; her mother, Margaret Miller Ament of Alliance, OH; seven
grandchildren; a brother, James Ament of Riverside, CA; a sister, Rebecca
Brinkman of Sugar Creek, OH and nieces and nephews. Services will be held 10
a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles. Burial will be in
Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles. Calling hours are Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at the
Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 452 E. King St., Chambersburg, PA 17201
or Hospice of the Good Shepard, 2700 Luther Dr., Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Kline, Breta Willis   
November 27, 2004 Breta Willis Kline, 94, of Jamesville, died Saturday in the
Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Hartford, CT, she was a 1932 graduate of
Syracuse University and the Zeta-Tau-Alpha Sorority. She attended the United
Baptist Church and was the widowof Frank Price Kline, who died in 1986.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Marilyn Kline of
Jamesville; two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters. Services: 1 p.m.
Tuesday at the Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc., 503 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse.
Contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice in Mrs. Kline's name.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Kreigbaum, H.J. "Jack"   
November 27, 2004 H.J. "Jack" Kreigbaum, 67, of Ocala, FL, died suddenly
Saturday, November 27, 2004. He was born in Cortland, NY, and was raised in
Liverpool, and had resided in Cazenovia for 15 years. He was a U.S. Navy
veteran. Jack was the former owner of Kreig Kitchens and Onondaga Laminates.
He was a member of the Knights of the Cross. He was a sports car racer for
many years and a member of Sports Car Club of America. He operated a boat
marina in Florida and was an avid boater. He is survived by three daughters,
Nancy O'Neil of Liverpool, Sarah K. Kreigbaum of Chittenango, and Amy Sattler
of Liverpool; two sons, James A. of Syracuse and Jon L. of Wampsville; four
grandchildren; and a longtime friend and companion, Mary Fedor of Liverpool.
Memorial services will be conducted Friday, December 3, 2004, at 4 p.m. in the
North Syracuse Baptist Church. There are no calling hours. Arrangements by the
RICHARD F. AYER FUNERAL HOMES, Cazenovia, NY. 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Nelson, Irene Delores   
November 30, 2004 Irene Delores Nelson, 86, of Auburn, formerly of Weedsport,
died Tuesday. Memorial service 3 p.m. Thursday at Jewell Funeral Home,
Weedsport. Contributions: Weedsport Fire Dept., PO Box 1230, Weedsport, NY
13166 or Centers for Nature Education, PO Box 133, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd.,
Marcellus, NY 13108.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Sotherden, Mary Louise (Cosselman)   
Sotherden November 27, 2004 Mary Louise (Cosselman) Sotherden, 65, of Vevay,
Indiana, formerly of Syracuse, died Saturday, at Swiss Villa Living Center.
Mrs. Sotherden was born in Syracuse on March 2, 1939, where she was raised and
graduated from high school. She was united in marriage to Donald L. Sotherden
on August 31, 1955, in Syracuse. She had resided in Norfolk for 39 years, and
moved to Vevay on July 25, 2004, after the death of her husband on July 9,
2004. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles
and Anna (Dozych) Cosselman, and her brother Charles Cosselman. She is
survived by one son, Steve Sotherden and his wife Tammy of Vevay, IN; two
daughters, Victoria Sotherden Fuller and her husband Steven of Monroe,
Washington, and Mindy Rankin and her husband Randy of Austin, TX; seven
grandchildren, Amber, Joel, Christopher, Jessica, Brittany, Blair and Randy;
four sisters, Christine Owens, Berniece Jenkins, Diane Hobbs, all of
Liverpool, and Charlotte Abert of Syracuse; several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, December 2, at Smith & Williams Funeral
Home, Norfolk, VA. Interment, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, Norfolk,
VA. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Sotherden to the American Cancer Society
or donor's choice. Cards are available at the funeral homes. Funeral home in
charge: Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana
47043.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Stack, Clara Tuttle   
November 29, 2004 Clara Tuttle Stack, 78, of Lyncourt, passed away Monday at
home. She was a member of the Lyncourt Wesleyan Church and also a member of
the Christian Women's Club. Clara was an organist for more than 50 years at
the Lyncourt Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry Stack, in 1971.
Survived by her son, James D. Stack of Chandler, AZ; her daughter, Margaret E.
Bohall of Randolph, NY; a brother, Al Tuttle of Prescott, AZ; five
grandchildren. Calling hours will be Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carter
Funeral Home, Inc., 1604 Grant Blvd. Services will be Friday 10 a.m. at the
Lyncourt Wesleyan Church, 2626 Court Street, Syracuse, NY. Burial: Greenlawn
Cemetery in Warners. Contributions in Clara's honor may be made to Lyncourt
Wesleyan Church. Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.

Stott, Deborah J.   
November 28, 2004 Deborah J. Stott, 53, of Sevierville, TN, and formerly of
Central Square died Sunday, November 28, 2004 in Tennessee. Born in Syracuse,
she had lived in Central Square for 46 years. She had worked at Dollywood in
Tennessee for 6years. She was predeceased by her father,Earl Richards; her
step-father, Arthur Dunham; and 2 sons, Robert and Leslie Dean. Surviving are
her fiance, James Tracy; a daughter, Dawn Race; a son, James Stott II; her
mother, N. Teresa Dunham; three grandchildren, R. Brandon and Desiree Race and
Destiny Hope Stott. Memorial services will be 7 p.m., Saturday, December 4,
2004 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. before the service. Contributions may be
made to the family c/o Dawn Race, 1650 Co. Rt. 11, Parish, NY 13131.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/1/2004.