OBITS: The Post-Standard 6 Dec 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com Bock, Robert L. December 4, 2004 Robert L. Bock, 79, of Oswego, died December 4, 2004. Survivors: four sons: Billy, Timothy, David and Edward Bock; sister, Grayce Lucas; four grandchildren. Services: Private. Nelson Funeral Home has care of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Burke, Paul C. December 5, 2004 Paul C. Burke , 76, of Port Byron, died Sunday. Survivors: wife Louise; daughter Teresa Burke; son Charles Burke; and their families. Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. John Church, Port Byron. Calling Hours: Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., Audioun Funeral Home, 218 Main St., Port Byron. Contributions: Port Byron Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 367, Port Byron, NY 13140. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Buske, Agnes M. (Flint) December 4, 2004 Agnes M. (Flint) Buske, 98, and a former resident of 80 Tallman St., died Saturday at Loretto Htgs. Nursing Home. She was born in Hannibal and was the daughter of the late Edson J. and Bertha Brown Flint. She was predeceased by her husband Carl W. Buske, who died in 1990. Mrs. Buske taught school in the Bunker Hill areas for many years. She had spent the early years of her life in Hannibal. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. John (Elaine) Reilly of Fulton; two sons, Walter E. Buske of Colima, Mexico, and Wayne E. Buske of Minetto; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Joan E. Orr, who died in 1996; one brother, Claude S. Flint; four sisters: Grace Smith, Irene Davidson, Hazel Flint and Edna Macfarlande. Funeral services will be at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home at a time to be announced. Calling Hours: Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 112 East Second St. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 201 East Sixth Street, Oswego, NY 13126. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Carr Jr., John J. December 3, 2004 John J. Carr Jr., 62, of 18346 Teeple Street, died in the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center Friday evening. Mr. Carr is survived by his wife Sharon; a son, Christopher J. (Betty J.) of Ellisburg; a daughter, Colleen W. Carr of Cortland; three grandchildren; a brother, James M. (Mary) of Palermo; nieces and nephews. Prayers will be said at the funeral home 9:45 Tuesday morning, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, Adams. Spring burial will be in North Scriba Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Piddock Funeral Home, Adams. There will be a Vigil Service 8:30 p.m. Monday. Donations in his memory may be made to the John and Sharon Carr Foreign Language Scholarship Fund, c/o Belleville Henderson Central School, Belleville, NY 13611. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Cummins, James W. December 5, 2004 James W. Cummins, 79, of Oswego. Survivors: four daughters: Mary Hibbert, Kristine Greenwood, Barbara Converse, Jamie Mitchell; two sons, Michael and Richard Cummins; 18 grandchildren; four great-. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Nelson Funeral home. Calling Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in New Haven Cemetery. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Ducar, Nellie L. December 4, 2004 Nellie L. (Kogut) Ducar, 87, of East Syracuse, died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Crossings Nursing Home. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Sacred Heart School. She was a homemaker. Survivors: her husband of 64 years, Jo-seph; one son, Joseph M. Ducar of NC; two sisters, Jo Godswon of Ohio and Frances Maestri of Syracuse; one brother, Stanley Kogut of Syracuse; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at Forani & Cline Funeral Home, 206 Kinne St., E. Syracuse, and 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, E. Syracuse. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling Hours: Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Krutulis, Hazel L. December 4, 2004 Hazel L. Krutulis, 84, of Manlius, passed away Saturday at home. Born in Benton Center, NY, she was a lifelong resident of Central New York. She was predeceased by her husband Stan in 1998. Survivors: two children, Dr. Ralph Krutulis of Manliusand Pam (Rick) Mellor of Kirkville. Her loss is also felt by her seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on her birthday, January 14, 2005, at Bridgeport United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to Bridgeport United Methodist Church, Route 31, Bridgeport, NY 13030. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Lazarek, Mary M. December 5, 2004 Mary M. Lazarek, a resident of 159 Hillside Ave., Oswego, died Sunday morning at her home. She was born in Oswego and was the daughter of the late Michael and Madgelena Krol Kuzawski. Mrs. Lazarek was the widow of the late Walter Lazarek Sr.She was a communicant of St. Stephen's Church and past president of the Altar Rosary Society. In 1974 she was named New York State Mother of the Year. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Marjore) Rankin of Ashville, NC, and Mary Binsley of Syracuse; four sons: Walter Jr. of Oswego, Albert of Baldwinsville, Stanley of Oswego and Stephen of Liverpool; four brothers: Joseph Kuzawski of Cicero, Edward Kuzawski of Oklahoma, Donald Kuzawski of Alaska and Robert Kuzawski of Oswego; four sisters: Charlotte Johnson of Union, ME; Helen Todd of Zephyrhills, FL; Irene Kuzawski of Oswego and Elizabeth Fague of Easton, PA; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: Thursday 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church, Oswego. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Church Building Fund, 138 Niagara St., Oswego, NY 13126 or Friends of Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126. Arrangements by Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Lefancheck, James E. December 1, 2004 James E. Lefancheck, 46, of Oswego, died Wednesday. Survived by his mother Arlene of Utica; a sister, Nancy Howard; four brothers: Joseph and Norman Farr, and Arthur and David Lefancheck. Funeral services: Wednesday at 7 p.m. from Dowdle Funeral Home, with calling hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m., prior to the service. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Lewis, Ralph E. December 5, 2004 Ralph E. Lewis, 94, died December 5, 2004, at Cortland Memorial Hospital. Graveside service: Tuesday, December 7, at noon at Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Lillie Sr., Francis L. "Frank" December 4, 2004 Francis L. "Frank" Lillie Sr., 74, of 8614 Lakeport Road, Chittenango, died Saturday at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, following a lengthy illness. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Survivors: his wife, the former Ruth B. Reed; one sonand daughter-in-law, Francis Jr. "George" and Patricia Lillie of Bridgeport; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda Lillie of Chittenango, Donna and Kevin Wilkes of Rome, and Linda and Michael Gough of Oneida; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private funeral services and calling hours will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial: Lenox Rural Cemetery, Canastota. Arrangements are under the supervision of J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Pierce, Robert C. December 4, 2004 Robert C. Pierce, 79, of New Hartford, died on December 4, 2004, at Faxton Hospital. He was born October 26, 1925, in VanHornesville, NY, the son of the late Carlton A. and Louise Swift Pierce. He graduated from the VanHornesville Central School and Syracuse University, where he received his bachelor of science degree. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He married Jean Hower on October 22, 1949, in Utica. After serving in the Navy, Mr. Pierce worked for Sperry Gyroscope Company on Long Island for six years. He then worked as lead engineer for the E2C program at General Electric in Utica and retired in 1991. Mr. Pierce was a member of New Hartford First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jean Pierce of New Hartford; his two sons, Alan R. Pierce of Liverpool and Roger W. Pierce of Utica; his grandchildren: Mark A. Pierce, Katherine L. Pierce and Scott M. Pierce, all of Utica; a sister, Florence Moore; a niece, Jane Klump; and a nephew, James Harrad, all of VanHornesville. The funeral will be private. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling Hours: Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Friedel, Williams, Coriale & Edmunds Funeral Home, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford. Friends may consider the Utica Zoo, in Mr. Pierce's memory. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Smith, Reitha M. December 2, 2004 Reitha M. Smith, 75, of Oneida, died Thursday, December 2, 2004. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday from Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main Street, Oneida. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. West, Gabrielle Marie December 4, 2004 Gabrielle Marie West, 9, our beloved daughter who graced our lives with every breath, took her last Saturday, December 4, 2004. She is our biggest hero and most cherished gift from God. Gabrielle was afflicted with brain cancer at 22 months ofage and is finally at peace. Gabby had the most infectious laughter we have ever witnessed and a spirit and personality that captured people's hearts, whoever was fortunate to know her. We truly know where she is. Gabby has escaped her tired body. She will always be remembered for her unquenchable love of Disney movies, her mastery of the computer and her undying love for her mother and grandfather. She was truly our lives! Thanks cannot say enough for the loving care given by her nurses, the love and devotion by her teachers, the care and selfless love of her beloved therapists and, of course, all her friends, family and co-workers whose prayers kept her with us longer than anyone could imagine. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Julie (Pelech) West; her brother Christopher, of Rexford; paternal grandparents, John and Margaret West of Glenfield, NY; maternal grandparents, Antonia and Joseph Pelech of Rexford. Gabby leaves behind her aunts and uncles: Christine West of Rochester, Stephanie and John West of Gloversville, Joseph Pelech of Rexford and David Pelech of Clifton Park. She is also survived by several great-aunts, -uncles and several cousins. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at Glenville Funeral Home Chapel, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville (opposite Rte. 50 Kmart). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, 331 Seward Place (Nott St.), Schenectady. Interment will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenridge Rd., East Glenville. Memorial donations may be sent in Gabrielle's name to NYU Medical Center Hospital Pediatric Neurosurgery Unit, c/o Glenville Funeral Home. It is our hope that one day a child will never have to suffer this way again. Arrangements entrusted to Glenville Funeral Home www.glenvillefuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Wilbur, Harold S. December 3, 2004 Harold S. Wilbur, 57, of Warners, died Friday, December 3, 2004, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. For many years, he was a self-employed carpet and linoleum installer. He also worked for Done Right Masonry in Jordan for many years. He was born in Syracuse and was an Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam war. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving: his wife, Wanda M. of Warners; two sons, Robert C. and Charles R.; two brothers, Andrew R. of Memphis and John E. of Canada; two sisters, Gloria J. Carey of Syracuse and Hedy R. Gilbert of Weedsport. Graveside services: Thursday 11 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Winn, Mildred F. Lewin December 3, 2004 Mildred F. Lewin Winn, 59, Verona Beach, died Friday, December 3, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday from Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main Street, Oneida. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004. Zechman, Ada Felty December 5, 2004 Ada Felty Zechman, 91, of E. Lake Rd., Skaneateles, died Sunday. Born in Pine Grove, PA, she and her husband formerly owned and operated the Cedar House in Skaneateles. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and was a longtime volunteer at Auburn Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Skaneateles, Order of Eastern Star and Skaneateles Business Women's Association. Surviving are her husband, Paul C.; a son, Russell of Liverpool; a daughter, Jeanette of Skaneateles; three brothers; three sisters; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/6/2004.