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Blais, Doris T.   
December 3, 2004 Doris T. Blais, age 89 formerly of Baldwinsville, passed away
Friday At Sunnyside Nursing Home. Born In Restigough Province of Quebec she
was a resident of Baldwinsville since 1978. Doris retired in 1977 from the
Addis Co, and was previouslyemployed 14 years by the Hotel Syracuse. Doris was
a communicant of St. Joseph the Worker Church, Liverpool and very active in
all church activities. She was predeceased by her two year old daughter,
Claire in 1942 and her husband, Romeo L. Blais in 1977. Survived by a son,
Roger J. Blais of Bridgeport, NY; two daughters, Mona M. Moore of Brownsville,
TX, Annette Blais of Baldwinsville, NY; nine grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Monday 9 a.m. at St. Joseph the
Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool. Burial will be in Notre Dame
Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario. Calling Hours are Sunday, December 5, 2004 from 2
to 4 p.m. at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31,
Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Bovee III, Philip
November 24, 2004 Philip Bovee III went peacefully to our Lord on Wednesday,
November 24, 2004, after a courageous and exhausting battle with cancer. Phil
died at home surrounded by love. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m.
on Monday, December6, 2004, at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. Officiating
will be The Very Reverend M. L. Agnew, Jr., Dean of St. Mark's. An interment
will follow in the summer of 2005 at the family plot, Mexico Village Cemetery,
Mexico, New York. Phil was born on June 2, 1954, in Syracuse, New York. He was
baptized and confirmed at Holy Trinity Church of Syracuse, NY. Phil was
preceded in death by his parents, Philip Santo Bovee II and Mrs. Linda Curro
Albino; his sisters, Donna Marie Bovee and Melissa Flora. Survivors include
his sister, Cynthia Ann Bos and husband Neil of Shreveport, LA; his sons,
Brent Cory Bovee of Syracuse, NY, Philip Santo Bovee IV of Schenectady, NY;
their mother, Carla Bovee Sgroi of Syracuse, NY; three nephews and three
nieces. He will be missed by his many loving cousins, aunts, uncles, family
and friends throughout the country. Phil was a skilled carpenter and talented
craftsman. He left examples of his meticulous designs in the various places he
resided, which included upstate New York, Los Angeles and Shreveport. He will
be remembered especially for his wonderful sense of humor, his encyclopedic
knowledge of history and world news, his love of horses, cats, gardening,
reading and his incredible desire to live life to the fullest with his family
and friends even in his final days. In lieu of flowers the family requests
that memorials be made to the Willis-Knighton Hospice, 3300 Albert Bicknell
Drive, Suite 3, Shreveport, LA 71103 or St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 908
Rutherford, Shreveport, LA 71104. The family would like to express their
sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Nickelson and his staff of the
Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, the nurses, caregivers and Chaplain Delany of
Willis-Knighton Hospice, Dr. Duncan Savage and staff at St. Peter's Cancer
Care Center, Albany, NY, Dr. Robert J. Smith and his staff at Ellis Hospital
Radiation Oncology Clinic in Schenectady, NY (you always made him smile), Red
Ball Medical, Home Medical Supply, Blue Angels, Angel Flight Service, all of
my cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews and friends who came from all over the
country to help arrange picnics at the lake, BBQ's at the beach and for fun,
food and laughter. It meant so much to Phil to feel your love and support. So
when you hear Norman Greenbaum's song "Spirit in the Sky," know Phil is in
your heart, always. OSBORN FUNERAL HOME (318)865-8426
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Boycheck, Catherine   
December 2, 2004 Catherine Barrett Boycheck, 70, of Syracuse, died on Thursday
at Crouse Hospital. She had retired after 30 years of service from the
Veterans Hospital in Syracuse. She was an Air Force veteran with the 174th,
was activated during the Berlin Wall Crisis, and was a member of the 174th
Alumni Group. She was a life member of the American Legion Post 1276 and a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was the Boys State Chairperson and advisor
to the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1276. She was a communicant of St.
Daniel's Church and a member of the Wisdom People and the Mary Martha Society.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert who died in 1981. Survived by her
daughter and son-in-law, Ann Marie and Patrick Brennan of Syracuse; son and
daughter-in-law, Robert "B.J." and Sian of Baldwinsville; one grandson,
Matthew Barrett Boycheck; one niece, two nephews, and several cousins. Funeral
services are Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral
Home and at 12:10 p.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Calling hours are Sunday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111
James St. Contributions may be made to St. Daniel's School Scholarship Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Brogan Munroe, Margaret M.   
Brogan Munroe November 27, 2004 Margaret M. Brogan Munroe, 66, of Phoenix, AZ,
formerly of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, November 27 at her home. Survivors
include her sons, Lamar, Jr. and Andrew Munroe, both of Phoenix; four
daughters, Mary Kay Gelineau of LosAngeles, Nina Hardy of Albuquerque, Meg
Gallardo and Monique Price of Phoenix; her sisters, Miriam Bierman of Syracuse
and Ocola, FL, Kathleen Kohlbrenner and Janet McCarthy of Syracuse. Her
husband, Lamar Munroe in 2001; her parents, Mary and Philip Brogan; her
brothers, James and Philip; her sister, Mary Ellen DiFlorio, predeceased her.
The Mass of the Resurrection was held at SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral. Burial
followed at the National Memorial Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by
Hansen Mortuary of Phoenix, AZ.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Bucher, Dorothy V.   
December 2, 2004 Dorothy V. Bucher, 91, formerly of Miller Rd., Brewerton.
Survivors: Daughters, Ruth Larson, Anne Bowie, Jane Dunn, Susan Krenick, Mary
Cioffi. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of
Young & Son Funeral Home, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Buczakowski, Amelia Mary   
December 3, 2004 Amelia Mary Buczakowski, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Friday.
Amelia was born in New York City and was a resident of Syracuse for 70 years.
She enjoyed going to senior programs. Her husband, Francis died in 1996.
Survivors: Her daughters, JoAnn (Joseph) Riposo of Liverpool and Carol
Woodruff of East Syracuse; son, Ronald Buczakowski of New York City; eight
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services: Calling hours Sunday 2
to 4 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Funeral mass Monday 10:30 a.m. at Transfiguration
Church, 740 Teall Ave. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Carroll, Thomas H.   
November 30, 2004 Thomas H. Carroll, 54, of Syracuse, entered into rest
Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was
a self-employed painting contractor. Thomas served his country in the 122nd
Infantry Division of the Army Reserves. He enjoyed spending time in the 1000
Islands and boating on the St. Lawrence River. He was predeceased by his
father, Robert Carroll in 1998. Thomas is survived by his companion of 15
years, Carol Stockham of Syracuse; his mother, Barbara Bandera of Lakeland;
two brothers, Robert (Pat) Carroll of Fayetteville. Christopher (Patty)
Bandera of Lakeland; two sisters, Starlene (Frank) Cook of Solvay, Joy (Bill)
Coleman of Lakeland; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday
from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home, Inc., 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse.
Funeral Services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home and 10 a.m. in
St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Thomas' honor to the River Hospital, P.O. Box
567, Alexandria Bay, New York 13607. Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned
with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 12/3/2004 - 12/4/2004.

Clary Sr., Dr. Thomas A.   
December 3, 2004 Dr. Thomas A. Clary, Sr., 75, of Lake Shore Drive, Auburn,
NY. Visitation: 3 to 7 p.m. December 5 at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St.,
Auburn, NY. Mass of Christian burial Monday, December 6 at 1 p.m. at Saint
Alphonsus Church, 95 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Interment: St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Auburn, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Coon, Marie   
November 12, 2004 Marie Coon, 96, of Market St., Cape Vincent, died November
12, 2004. Retired teacher in the LaFayette School District. Arrangements are
with the Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

DeFoster, Nancy M.   
December 2, 2004 Nancy M. DeFoster, 86, of Camillus, died Thursday at VanDuyn
Home & Hospital. She lived in Syracuse until moving to Camillus in 1959. Nancy
was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Her husband of 58 years, Robert T.
DeFoster,Sr., died October 6. Her son, Robert Jr., died in 1996 and daughter,
Elizabeth A. McConnell died in 1998. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara
(Jim) Aureli of Camillus, Nancy (Ron) Calley of Onondaga Hill; son, Anthony
(Christine) DeFoster of Skaneateles; and sister, Stella Barlotomeo, both of
Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday 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 Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
funeral home. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to St. Joseph's Church Human Development Fund, c/o St. Joseph's Church, 5600
West Genesee Street, Camillus, NY 13031.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

DeSellems Sr., Daniel L.   
December 1, 2004 Daniel Leonard DeSellems Sr., 61, of Syracuse, died Wednesday
at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse. Daniel was predeceased by a son, George
DeSellems and a brother, Harold DeSellems. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne
M. De-Sellems; two sons, Daniel DeSellems Jr. and Michael (Kendra) DeSellems;
three daughters, Lisa DeSellems, Tonya DeSellems and Laurie (Robert) Brandt;
three brothers, Nicholas Camarda, Timothy Camarda and Thomas Camarda; one
sister, Rosemarie Camarda. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at New Comer Family
Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Burial will be in Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home, 705 N. Main
Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Edwards, Lester J.   
November 29, 2004 Lester James "Les" Edwards, 78, of 686 W. Onondaga St.,
passed way peacefully, Monday, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and companion of 42 years, Geraldine
Santy-Edwards ofSyracuse; six daughters, Shirley Santy of Ft. Washington, MD,
Joanne Young, Sybil Myers, Sylvia Dowdell, Deborah Thomas, and Denise
Edwards-Williams all of Syracuse; five sons, Gregory, Steven, Leslie, Robert
and Gary Edwards all of Syracuse; 60 grandchildren; several great and
great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday 12 noon at Bell Grove
Missionary Baptist Church, 219 W. Castle St. Burial will be in the Onondaga
County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 5 to 7 p.m. at
Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Ferris, John Peter   
December 2, 2004 John Peter Ferris, 85, of Wendover Rd., Bouckville, died
Thursday, December 2, 2004, at University Hospital, Syracuse. He was born in
Utica September 28, 1919, a son of Peter S. and Helen Dickson Ferris. He
received his education at Ros-coe Conklin School, UFA and was a graduate of
Proctor High School. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving at the Battle of
the Bulge and was awarded a Bronze and Silver Star. He retired from the United
States Army Reserve as a Captain in 1952. In St. Louis Gonzaga Church, Utica,
September 12, 1943, he was united in marriage to the former Hazel Grimes. The
couple have resided in Utica, Clark Mills, Camillus, and were currently
residing at their retirement home at Leland Pond in Bouckville. For over 18
years he was executive vice president of Oberdorfer Foundries in Syracuse. He
was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Hamilton, and member of the VFW Post #
230 in Sherrill, the Rotary Club in Oriskany, and the Oswego and Syracuse
Chambers of Commerce. Mr. Ferris was a 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus
of the Utica Lodge #189 and served as master of the Color Guard. Other
memberships include 25 years service with Christ the King Retreat House. He is
survived by his wife Hazel; a son, Jon Dennis Ferris Sr. and his wife Sonja of
Liverpool; a daughter, Susan Ferris of Syracuse; four grandchildren, Deborah
Miller and her husband James of Syracuse, Jon Dennis Ferris Jr., Liverpool,
Vernon Roberson of S.C., and Sonja Potacki of Liverpool; five
great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret (Peggy) and Sam
Acee of Whitesboro; a brother and sister-in-law, Peter S. Ferris Jr. and his
wife Diane of Old Forge; two stepsons and their wives, Alan R. and Barbara
Dowsland, and Richard and Joanne Dowsland, and a step brother-in-law, Donald
Dowsland, all of West Eaton; two sisters-in-law, Norma Ferris of Henrietta and
Dorothy King of Utica; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
predeceased by a sister, Dorothy George, and two brothers, George and James
Ferris, and a stepsister, Natalie Danyew. Funeral Services with Military
Honors will be held Monday, December 6, 2004, at 9:15 a.m. from Owens-Pavlot
Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton, and 10 a.m. from St. Paul's
Church, Whitesboro, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Friends are invited and may call Sunday 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Knights of Columbus Lodge #189 will conduct Ritualistic Services Sunday at
5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery,
Whitesboro. Those so desiring please consider donations to the Eaton Fire
Dept. Eaton, NY 13334.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Greene, Ruth Jane   
November 26, 2004 Ruth Jane Greene, 87, of Purcellville, died Friday, November
26, 2004 at the Loudoun Nursing Rehabilitation Center. Born July 14, 1917 in
Conquest, NY. She was predeceased by one son, Richard "Scuff" Spoor and one
daughter, Joan E. Fellows. She is survived by daughter, Jean A. Brackins of
Purcellville; and one sister, Helen Guyder of Camillus, NY; eight
grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Burial will take place at Arlington
National Cemetery on Friday, December 17, 2004 at 2 p.m. Memorial
contributions can be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary, 2598 Legion St.,
Cato, NY 13033 and the Hospices of the National Capital Region, 9300 Lee
Highway, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031. Arrangements made by Hall Funeral Home,
Purcellville, VA.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Hill, Phyllis R.   
December 1, 2004 Phyllis R. Hill, 82, of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday,
December 1, at the Syracuse Veterans Hospital. She was the daughter of the
late Hollis and Helen Smith Hill. She was a graduate of Robert Packer Hospital
School for Training Nurses in Sayre, PA, an Army Nurse Corps veteran of WWII,
and retired as an R.N. in 1987 from the Syracuse Veterans Hospital. Phyllis
was the owner of Hav-A-Hill Catery. She showed and bred Havana Brown cats for
30 years and was awarded several grand champion awards. She was a member of
Cat Fanciers cat club and the International Cat Assoc., president of the
I.H.B.S., was on the Havana Brown Breed Council, and a member of the Eastwood
Baptist Church. Surviving are her brother, Edward Holcomb of Bloomsburg, PA;
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter Hill of Jersey Shore, PA; several nieces,
nephews, cousins. Memorial services Sunday 2 p.m. in the Eastwood Baptist
Church, 3212 James St., Syracuse, NY. No calling hours. Contributions to The
Winn Feline Foundation, PO Box 1005, Manasquan, NJ 08736. Arrangements by:
Butler-Badman Funeral Home Inc., Onondaga Hill.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Hyde, Ellen Sedgwick Tracy   
November 30, 2004 Ellen Sedgwick Tracy Hyde, 96, of Jamesville, died November
30, 2004. She was the daughter of James Grant Tracy and Florida Bayard Seay
Tracy. She attended Goodyear Burlingame School, and was a graduate of Emma
Smith School. She al-so attended Syracuse University. Mrs. Hyde was a nursery
school teacher and a social worker. She was a member of Park Central
Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry van Zile Hyde,
M.D. and an infant son, Edward Livingston Hyde. Surviving are her children,
Henry van Zile Hyde Jr. (Eveline) of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Sedgwick Hyde Scholl
of Pittsford, NY, and Thomas P. Hyde, M.D. (Susan) of Williamstown, MA; a
brother, Charles Sedgwick Tracy (Cynthia) of Syracuse; six grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Central NY Community Foundation, 500 S.
Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Fairchild & Meech Syracuse Chapel in charge of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Johnson, Rose I.   
December 1, 2004 Rose Irene Johnson, 89, of Syracuse, beloved mother to Sonja
Kuhns, returned to God and her family that predeceased her on Wednesday. Born
September 12, 1915 in Oslo, Norway, she emigrated with her family to America
at age 8. She wasa lifelong resident of Syracuse who summered in Alexandria
Bay. Later, she was a snowbird in Clearwater, FL until her husband's death in
1981. Since that time she had resided with her daughter. Rose worked for
Carrier Corp. and later started her own catering company, Rose Johnson
Catering. She became known for her distinctive style and panache for elegance.
Rose was predeceased by her husband, John Johnson; her parents, Sigard and
Thora Jensen Abramson; her stepfather, Anker Jensen; brothers, Frank and
William Abramson; and grandson, John Kuhns. Survivors: her daughter, Sonja
Johnson Kuhns; granddaughters, Debra Kuhns (Tom) Harmeyer, Linda Kuhns (Paul)
Troia, and Sue Jerabek Kuhns; nieces, Jane Mae Abramson Slater and Mary Joy
Abramson; and nephew, Clifford "Skippy" Abramson; and great-grandchildren,
Kristen, Erica, and Madeline Troia and Andrea and Paul Jerabek. Funeral
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at First English Lutheran Church, Syracuse. Burial,
White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday
at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St.,
Liverpool, NY 13088 or Menorah Park, 4101 E. Genesee St., Syracuse 13214.
EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Leighton-Herrmann, Ella Baxter   
Leighton-Herrmann October 30, 2004 Ella Baxter Leighton-Herrmann, 89, passed
peacefully away on October 30, 2004, in Ft. Myers, Florida. Born Ella
Elizabeth Baxter on June 16, 1915, to Nathan and Irene Grant Baxter of Central
Square, NY. She had attended school in HastingsCenter and Central Square
before graduating in 1933. For several years she worked as secretary to the
principal, Paul V. Moore. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence (Ted)
Leighton-Herrmann in 1978, a sister Arabella, and four brothers, Edwin, Dean
C., Vernard and John. Surviving are a daughter, Sherry Leighton-Herrmann of
Carmichael, Calif.; two sons, Michael (Marcia) of Williamsburg, VA, and Tedd
(Sharen) of Cape Coral, FL; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
four sisters, Velma Baxter of Syracuse, Alice Burt of Central Square, Jennie
Pomeroy of Altoona, FL, and Irene Burke of North Syracuse; two brothers, Dean
F. Baxter of Hastings and Donald Baxter of Lakewood, WA; and several nieces
and nephews. A memorial service was held November 21, 2004, in Middle River,
MD, at the church she served as treasurer for many years.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Quimby, Jacqueline E.   
December 2, 2004 Jacqueline E. (Polmanteer) Quimby, 82, of Cato, died
Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased
by her husband, Mark C. Jr., who died in 1985. Surviving: four daughters,
Linda A. Evans of Martville, Beverly S. Smith of Jordan, Jacqueline E. Orr and
Kathleen S. Wilkins, both of Cato; four sons, Mark C. of Weedsport, William M.
of Cato, Kevin J. of Florida, and Kelly J. of Jordan; one brother, Glenn
Polmanteer of Memphis; two sisters, Lois Martin of Elbridge and Myrna Klock of
Lakeland; 31 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Services Monday 10 a.m. at
Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan.
Calling hours will be held Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 29 W.
Genesee Street, Baldwinsville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Reed Sr., Daniel "Jim"   
December 2, 2004 Daniel "Jim" Reed Sr., 77, of Lamson Rd., passed away
Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was a WWII Army MP veteran and
lived on Lamson Rd. most of his life. He was retired from Gould Pumps in
Baldwinsville and was a carpen-ter for several years before that. He was a
member of the VFW in Baldwinsville. He was an avid outdoorsman who also
enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and Bingo. Survivors: He is survived by his
wife of 53 years, Barbara Fitzpatrick Reed; a son, Daniel J. Reed Jr., and a
daughter-in-law, Annette Antonio Reed; a grandson, Daniel J. Reed, III; three
sisters, Mary Filicia and Helen Canino, both of Baldwinsville, Betty Clemens
of Jacksonville; one brother, George Reed of North Syracuse; and several
nieces and nephews. Services: Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Falardeau Funeral Home.
Burial, Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville. Calling hours are Monday, 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: American Cancer Society,
6725 Lyons Street, E. Syracuse 13057. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Riley, Alice E.   
November 30, 2004 Alice E. Riley, 71, of Highland Ave., died on November 30,
2004 at University Hospital in Syracuse. Alice was born December 23, 1932 in
Sherburne, NY, the daughter of the late William H. and Grace Byrnes Riley. She
graduated from SherburneCentral School, and earned a diploma in nursing from
St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Utica, NY. She later received a
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Syracuse University College of
Nursing and a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration and
Supervision from Syracuse University School of Education. During her nursing
career, Alice was employed at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY,
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, Syracuse University Hospital
of the the Good Shepherd and University Hospital of the SUNY Upstate Medical
University in Syracuse. Starting as a nurse in 1953, she held positions as a
head nurse, nursing supervisor, associate director of nursing, and in 1990,
retired from University Hospital as the Director of Nursing. Alice is survived
by a brother and sister-in-law, Hugh T. and Faye Riley of Naples, FL; a sister
and brother-in-law, Josephine R. and Harold Dromgoole of Rome, NY; 10 nieces
and nephews; 15 grandnieces and nephews; several cousins and her companion of
many years, Ralph Vahue. She was predeceased by a sister, Catherine R. Tracy;
and a niece, Patricia Parker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
1 p.m. Monday, December 6, at St. Malachy's Church, East State St., Sherburne,
NY, followed by burial in St. Malachy's Cemetery. Friends are invited to call
at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne on Monday
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The St. Malachy's Altar & Rosary Society will
recite the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to St.
Malachy's Church, PO Box 722, Sherburne, NY 13460. Arrangements by Wm. W.
Kehoe Funeral Home, Sherburne, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Steele, Lena R. Catto   
December 2, 2004 Lena R. Catto Steele, 91, of 108 Grove Ave., Auburn, died
Thursday, December 2, 2004. Survived by her daughter, Mary Farrell and her
husband, John of Owasco; her sister, Elizabeth Signore and her husband, Lucian
of Batavia; nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St.
Alphonsus Church. The family will receive friends at the church at 9:30 a.m.
Monday prior to services. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St.
Alphonsus Building & Renovation Fund or to the charity of one's choice. White
Chapel Funeral Home, Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Wicks, Frank R.   
December 2, 2004 Frank R. Wicks, 90, of Marcellus, died Thursday evening at
Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse February 13, 1914, he was adopted
at an early age by Eugene and Nellie Wicks and moved to their Marcellus farm.
Later, Frank and hiswife purchased the farm that was to be home for the
remainder of their lives. Frank operated the family registered holstein dairy
farm known as "Wixvale Farm" until retiring at the age of 74. He was a member
of the Excelsior Grange #456 for 60 years, Onondaga Pomonia Grange, New York
State Grange, and the National Grange. He was a member at Navarino United
Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Onondaga County Holstein Club,
Holstein-Friesian Association of America and the Farm Bureau. On April 11,
1942, Frank married the former Ruth L. Ramsden. Ruth was not only a devoted
and loving wife for 58 years, but became his selfless and dedicated healthcare
giver for eight years prior to her death in 2000. Survivors: sons, Frank R.
Jr. (Margaret) of Syracuse, Gerald R. (Bonnie) of Pasadena, MD, Martin E. of
Marcellus, and David A. of Marietta; and a grandson, Jeremy C. of Pasadena, MD
Services: 11 a.m. Monday at the Norris Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus. Contributions: Hospice of Central New
York or a favorite charity. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.

Wilks, Marilyn J.   
December 2, 2004 Marilyn J. Wilks, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away at her
home. A native of Brooklyn, she graduated from Rasmus High School. She worked
at Le Moyne College in the book store over 33 years. Survivors: two sons, Neil
and his wife Donna Wilks, and Ira Wilks, both of Fayetteville; two
grandchildren, Natalie and Samuel Wilks; and a brother, Shep Kettler. Funeral
Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home. Burial, Fayetteville
Cemetery. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 8171
Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius. Contributions: Le Moyne College, General
Scholarship Fund, 1494 Salt Springs Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214. NEWELL-FAY
Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/4/2004.