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Back, Joseph L.   
December 7, 2004 Joseph L. Back, 73, of East Syracuse, died Tuesday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was the owner of Joe Back Roofing in East Syracuse and
was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church. Survivors: his wife of 53 years,
Shirley Arroway Back; a daughter, Theresa Miles of Lakeport; three sons,
Raymond M. of Eastwood, Robert J. and Lee J. both of Syracuse; a sister Kay of
Scotia; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sharon and Paul Back, Andrea,
Christina, Marianne and Nathaniel Back, Joseph and Abram Miles; a
great-grandson, Skyler Back; a goddaughter, Jasmine Barr; several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Francis "Skip" Back in 1989. Funeral
Services: 10:15 a.m. Saturday from Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, Inc. and
11 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, E. Syracuse. Burial, White Chapel Memory
Gardens. Calling hours will be Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home,
7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: E.A.V.E.S, New Venture Dr.,
E. Syracuse, NY 13057. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Balduzzi, Jane (Stabelini)   
December 6, 2004 Jane (Stabelini) Balduzzi, 91, of Solvay, passed away Monday
at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Italy, she moved to
Kirkville in 1917, before moving to Solvay where she lived for over 50 years.
Jane was a waitressat several area restaurants including EW Edwards and Son
Dept. Store in the Tea Room for several years, retiring at age 68. She was a
member of the Geddes Seniors, the West Side Seniors and was a communicant of
St. Cecilia's Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis in 1963 and
her son, Richard in 1995. Surviving are a grandson; Nino Balduzzi, of Boston,
MA; brother-in-law, Richard Balduzzi, of Syracuse; sister-in-law, Mary Giemza,
of Westvale, several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 9 a.m.
Friday in St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral mass will be celebrated.
Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Bagozzi
Twins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to
St. Cecilia's Church Renovation Fund or St. Cecilia's Food Pantry, both at
1001 Woods Rd., Solvay, NY 13209.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Carruthers, Robert Burns   
December 8, 2004 Robert Burns Carruthers died on Wednesday, December 8, 2004
at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Carruthers was born
in Syracuse, New York on July 2, 1919. He is survived by his loving wife,
Ellen (of Albany); his sister, Dorothy Carruthers; a niece, Dorothy Krausnick;
great-nephews, Matthew and David Krausnick (all of Syracuse), and cousins,
Thomas and Gerald McMahon and Carlton Dence. He was predeceased by twin
brother, William Carruthers and sister, Jane Leggett. Funeral services
Saturday at 10 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street,
Albany thence to Holy Cross Church at 10:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call
Friday 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Our Lady of
Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Robert and his family in a special
way may sent contributions to the Catholic Relief Services, PO Box 17090,
Baltimore, MD 21203-7090.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Combs, Winfield S. "Skip"   
December 8, 2004 Winfield S. "Skip" Combs, 69, of 107 Hills St., Chittenango,
died Wednesday at University Hospital. Born in Manlius, Mr. Combs was a
resident of Chittenango 40 years. He was employed as a foreman in Quality
Control at the former Accurate DieCasting in Fayetteville for 30 years and for
10 years at Production Products in E. Syracuse retiring in 2000. He was also
employed at the former Fayetteville Bowl for 20 years Mr. Combs served in the
U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the William Cain
American Legion Post 1287 in Chittenango. Surviving are his wife of 48 years
the former Theresa Grevelding; three daughters, Lorrie (Steve) Kilian of
Martinsburg, West Virginia, Cindy (Gary) Thompson and Linda Combs both of
Chittenango; two brothers, William Combs of Manlius and Frank Combs, Jr. of
Cazenovia; a sister, Betty Morley of Oriskany Falls; six grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango. Burial
will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours will be 4 to 7
p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive. Contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. G.F.
ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Cooper, Simone (Miller)   
December 7, 2004 Simone (Miller) Cooper, 55, of Baldwinsville, died Tuesday,
December 7, 2004, at home. Born in Syracuse, she worked as a dental assistant
with Scott V. Powers D.D.S. in Syracuse for 17 years. She was a communicant of
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Baldwinsville. She was predeceased by a son
Timothy who died in 1994. She was also predeceased by her mother Jose' Miller
who died in 2000 and her father Willis V. Miller who died in 2004. Surviving:
one sister, Francine M. Cannella of Liverpool; three brothers, Paul S. Miller
and David W. Miller, both of Baldwinsville, and John P. Miller of Syracuse;
two grandchildren, Timothy John and David Allen; several nieces, nephews, one
uncle, several aunts and cousins, all of Belgium. Services: A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held Saturday 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church,
Baldwinsville. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Baldwinsville. Calling
hours will be held Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 West
Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to the Greater Baldwinsville Corps, P.O. Box 744, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Crisafulli, Genevieve A.   
December 7, 2004 Genevieve A. Crisafulli, 86, of Fulton, died Tuesday,
December 7, 2004 at home. The loving wife of the late Joseph Crisafulli, her
husband and sweetheart of 66 years, she was a lifelong Fulton resident. Mrs.
Crisafulli was a homemaker and stay-at-homemother who loved children so much,
that after her own were grown, she served as a lunch aide at Lanigan School
for many years. Accomplished at crocheting, she crocheted lovely blankets for
all of her children and grandchildren and even some of her
great-grandchildren. Proud of her Polish heritage, she never heard a Polka she
didn't want to dance to. Mrs. Crisafulli was a communicant of St. Michael's
Chapel, Fulton and a member of both St. Michael's Altar & Rosary Society and
Court Pere LeMoyne, Catholic Daughters of America. She was also a member of
the P.L.A.V. Auxiliary, Fulton. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph,
and her brothers, Edward and Walter Heretyk. Surviving are a son, John (Joyce)
Crisafulli, Camillus; two daughters, Carol (Terry) Scullin, Morristown, New
Jersey and Marie Morrell, Fulton; sister, Jennie Vayner, Fulton; eight
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Prayers will be
11:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton and 12 noon Saturday with a
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael's Chapel, 308 Beech Street, Fulton.
Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay
Street, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Polish Home Scholarship Fund, c/o Bob Vayner, 153 West First Street, Fulton,
13069 or to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, 13208. Foster
Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

DeMar, Dorothy A.   
December 6, 2004 Dorothy A. DeMar, 92, of Oswego, NY, died Monday. She was a
secretary and bookkeeper for A.C. Duell and Sons. She was a member of the New
Haven Methodist Church where she served on the church board and was a Sunday
school teacher. She was tax collector for the Town of New Haven for many
years. She was active in 4H and the Ladies Home Aid in New Haven. Survivors:
three sons, Stuart DeMar of New Haven, Peter DeMar of Florida, and Michael
DeMar of New Haven; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside
services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the New Haven Cemetery. There are no
calling hours. Arrangements are in care of Harter Funeral Home, Mexico, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Downs, Shirley B.   
December 8, 2004 Shirley B. Downs, 75, of Cicero, NY, died Wednesday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Shirley was predeceased by her husband James H. Downs in
1999. Survivors: her children, Sheryle Tryon of Liverpool, Sandra Walsh of
Auburn, Debra VanDeusen of LaFayette, Kathy Margetin of Cicero, and James P.
Downs of Palermo; sisters, Jean Grevelding of Otisco and Elizabeth Elm of
Syracuse; a brother, Frederick Blanchard of Syracuse; 13 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Onondaga
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Howlett Hill Rd., Onondaga Hill. Contributions may
be made to the South Bay Volunteer Fire Department, Lakeshore Rd., Cicero, NY
13039. Traub Funeral Home Bridgeport
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Gary, William E.   
December 5, 2004 William E. Gary, 68, Syracuse, died Sunday at University
Hospital. Born in East Over, S. Carolina. He worked for Syracuse University,
retiring in 1998. He was a deacon of Calvary Baptist Church and owned Abes
Doughnuts. William is predeceasedby his son, William Gary; two brothers,
Charles and Gaten Gary. Survivors: include his wife Tammy, together for 27
years and his first wife, Lottie; four sons, Elizah, Christopher, Darold, and
Rickache Gary, all of Syracuse; six daughters, Veronica Kearse, of Syracuse,
Bridgett Stiggert of TN, Brenda Betsey, Stacey Tourot, Kelly Tourot and Nicole
Gary, all of Syracuse; one sister, Nancy Brown of SC; 23 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Faith
by Love Family Worship Church, 523. W. Onondaga St. with funeral services
following at noon. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Horsford, Barbara Manrow   
December 4, 2004 Barbara E. Manrow Horsford, 62, of Owasco, NY, died Saturday.
Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Ronald, and her family. Funeral
services Saturday, December 11, at noon at 2nd Baptist Church, Auburn. Calling
hours Friday, December 10, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Heieck-Pelc Funeral
Home, 42 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Memorial contributions: Waterman Elementary
School, Skaneateles.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Joslyn, Mark Paul   
December 4, 2004 Mark Paul Joslyn, 37, of Fairfax, VA , died unexpectedly on
Saturday, December 4, 2004, of heart failure. Mark was born in Syracuse on
January 12, 1967, a son of The Rev. Paul and Peggy Smith Joslyn. He attended
school in Burnt Hill-BallstonLake School, and then in Clinton, NY, where he
graduated from high school. After that he studied plumbing and building
construction in Syracuse. In 1996, Mark and Susan Putman were united in
marriage in the Liverpool Presbyterian Church. Their love resulted in two
children, three year old, Natalia Rose Joslyn, and one year old, David Quinn
Joslyn. Mark was a devoted and loving husband and father. Mark was employed in
commercial construction primarily in the Washington D.C. area. In addition to
his wife, children, and parents, Mark is survived by two brothers and
sisters-in-law, David and Jan, John and Marie; a sister and brother-in-law;
Randy and Sarah Anderson; his wife's parents, Bill and Nancy Putman; a
brother-in-law and his wife, Bill and Patty Putman; a sister-in-law, and her
husband, Al and Judy Sette, and 14 nephews and nieces, Sarah Putman, Rachel
Putman, Hannah Putman, William Sette, Charles Sette, Anne Joslyn, Laura
Joslyn, Rebecca Joslyn, Jacob Anderson, Sam Anderson, Emily Anderson, Heather
Delperuto, Ashley Joslyn, and Paul Joslyn. A memorial service will be held at
Forest Presbyterian Church in Lyons Falls on Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will
be in Old Glendale Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances
may be made to the Forest Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, or to the Joslyn
Education Trust Fund for Natalia and David, in care of Forest Presbyterian
Church, Center St., Lyons Falls, N.Y. 13368.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Lange, Gunther   
December 7, 2004 Gunther Lange, 80, of Manlius, passed away Tuesday at
Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Germany, he served with the U.S. Navy aboard
the USS Spangenberg during WWII. He later graduated from the Ft. Schuyler
Maritime Academy in NewYork and served with the Merchant Marines for 10 years.
He was with Carrier Corp. for 25 years, retiring as National Field Service
Manager in Syracuse in 1985. Mr. Lange was a member of the Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, Cazenovia Golf Club and Rochester American Legion. Survivors:
his wife of 33 years, Elizabeth Wiederspahn Lange; three stepsons, David
Wiederspahn of Cambridge, MA, Russell Wiederspahn of Manlius, and Peter
Wiederspahn of Somerville, MA; a sister, Ursula Donovan of Villa Park, CA; two
grandchildren, Reveille and Laura Wiederspahn; two nephews, James and John
Donovan. Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2005, at the Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fayetteville. There will be no visitation.
Contributions: The Alzheimer's Association, CNY Chapter, 441 Kirkpatrick St.,
Syracuse, NY 13204 or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Ch., 7248 Highbridge Rd., POB
236, Fayetteville, NY 13066. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Machuga, Doris Ann   
November 12, 2004 Doris Ann Machuga, 89, of Inverness, Florida, died November
12, 2004. She was born in Victor, and lived in Penn Yan and Oswego for most of
her life. She was predeceased by her husband Steve who died in 2000, and a son
Richard who died in1991. Survivors: son, Ronald (Lucille) Machuga of Cicero;
daughter, Barbara Jean (John) Tufankjian of St. Petersburg, FL; two brothers,
Don Fingar of Florida, Art Fingar of East Syracuse; five grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Minetto Methodist
Church in her honor on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at 1 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Meyle Sr., Eugene S.   
December 7, 2004 Eugene S. Meyle, Sr., 76, of McGraw Rd., Chittenango, died
Tuesday at his home. Born in Burgan, NJ, Mr. Meyle was a resident of
Chittenango since 1958. Mr. Meyle was employed at Carrier Corp. for 40 years,
retiring in 1990. He was a past member of the Carrier Recreation Trapshooting
Club and the Bridgeport Rod & Gun Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Ann
Mae in 2003 and two daughters, Cynthia Meyle in 1973 and Patricia Ann "Pam"
Meyle in 1987. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene "Butch" and
Virginia Meyle of Savannah, NY; an aunt, Florence McFarlane of NJ; two
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be 9 a.m.
Saturday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home, 702 Legion Drive. Contributions may be made to the Chittenango
Athletic Booster Club, 295 Genesee St., Chittenango in c/o Wendy Gratien. G.F.
ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Odell, Helen Stone   
December 3, 2004 Helen Savage Stone Odell, 95, of Fayetteville and Naples, FL,
died Friday. Born in Rochester, NY to Edward and Lucille Savage, she was a
graduate of Bradford College. Helen was a member of the Onondaga Golf &
Country Club and the Pon-ciana Golf & Country Club of Naples, FL. She was a
past board member of the Everson Museum, the Town & Country Garden Club and
the Social Arts Club. Surviving are two sons, William V. Stone, Jr. of
Camillus and Christopher T. Stone of McKinney, TX; one daughter, Sally S.
Beckmann of The Villages, FL; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Helen is predeceased by her first husband, William V. Stone, second husband,
Gerald Odell and son, Robert D. Stone. Private services will be at the
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. There are no calling
hours. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Odums, Myteia Teadra   
December 5, 2004 Myteia Teadra Odums, infant daughter of Terrence Odums and
Myeisha Williams died on Sunday at Crouse Hospital. Survived by several aunts,
uncles, cousins and grandparents. Calling hours Friday 11 to 1 p.m. at
Frasier-Shepardson FH, 1217 N. Salina St. Private burial.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Osbelt, Helen M.   
December 6, 2004 Helen M. Osbelt, 97, formerly of 143 Mary Street, Syracuse,
passed away Monday. Helen retired, after 28 years, as a waitress at Schrafft's
Restaurant and was formerly employed with Dey Brothers' Department Store. She
was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church. She is survived by her niece,
Patricia Oathout of Granville, NY, and by her grandnieces. Services will be
Friday 9:30 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd., and a Mass will
follow at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, 501 Park Street. Burial will be in
Woodlawn Cemetery. A calling hour will be on Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at
the funeral home. Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Parker, Alexis A.   
December 5, 2004 Alexis Ariana Parker, three years old, of Baltimore, MD,
became one of God's Angels on Sunday, December 5, 2004. Alexis was born
January 4, 2001, in Syracuse, to Roland and Elizabeth Parker. She was a
beautiful and happy child whobrought much happiness to her family. She leaves
to mourn her passing, her parents and her brother, Tylor, all of Landover, MD;
her maternal grandparents, Aileen Bollers of Guyana and Lytleton Bollers of
Brooklyn; paternal grandparents, Sheyrl Ross of Syracuse, Roland Parker Sr. of
Clay, NY; great-grandmothers, Wreatha Ross and Annie Parker of Syracuse; a
host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services will be Saturday, noon,
at Victory Temple Fellowship Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to noon at the church, 504 E. Fayette Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.
Pugliano, Pasquale G.   
December 8, 2004 Pasquale G. Pugliano, 87, of Canastota, died Wednesday,
December 8, 2004. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the
Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Interment will be made in St.
Agatha's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Ranz, Margarete E.   
December 7, 2004 Margarete E. Ranz, 100, formerly of Oneida, died Tuesday,
December 7, 2004. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's
Church, Oneida. Interment will be made in Oneida Castle Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Robichaud, Joseph A.   
December 6, 2004 Joseph A. Robichaud, 84, died Monday at home. Born in
Fitchburg, Mass., he was a resident of E. Syracuse for 47 years. He was a U.S.
Army veteran of WWII and served overseas in the 45th infantry division of the
Thunderbirds. He was commander of the VFW James F. Ray Post #3352 and former
commander of the DAV association. He retired from Crouse Hinds in 1982 after
32 years of service and was a coach for the Babe Ruth Little League for over
25 years in E. Syracuse. He was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church and a
member of the LaPieta prayer group. Survivors: two sisters, Marguerite Berube
of NH and Sister Mary Francis of NH; one brother, Fabien Robichaud of
Syracuse; two granddaughters, Joelle Scheurer of Liverpool and Christina
Robichaud of New Woodstock; one great-grandson, Cameron Scheurer; and several
nieces and nephews. Services 8:30 a.m. Friday, December 10, at Forani & Cline
Funeral Home, 206 Kinne St., and 9 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church. Burial,
Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Rookey, Ernest J.   
December 7, 2004 Ernest J. Rookey, 68, of 6891 Stevens Road, Jordan, died
Tuesday in Crouse Hospital. Born in Oswego, Dr. Rookey lived several years in
Little York before moving to Jordan in 1999. He was a graduate of SUNY
Brockport. He earned a Mas-ter's Degree from the University of Rochester and a
doctorate in education from the University of Buffalo. He was a member of Phi
Delta Kappa. Dr. Rookey was employed by the Syracuse City School District
where he was principal of Nottingham High School and later he served as
Director of Facilities Planning before retiring in 1991. Following retirement
from the Syracuse School District, he and his wife Carole founded Rookey
Associates, an education consulting firm. Dr. Rookey was past president of
Council of Educational Facilities Planners International. He was past chairman
of the Syracuse Chapter of the American Cancer Society's Man to Man program.
Dr. Rookey was an Eagle Scout and he worked as a volunteer with the Boy Scout
program for several years. He also served on the Rochester area YMCA Board of
Directors. He was a certified scuba diver instructor. He was a communicant of
St. Patrick's Church, Jordan where he was a cantor. Surviving are his wife,
the former Carole Myers; children, Ernest W. (Barbara) Rookey of Jackson, NJ,
Craig P. (Hallie) Rookey of Little Rock, Ark., and Lorene M. Magenheimer of
Los Angeles; brothers, Thomas Rookey of Sharon, Pa., and Leon Rookey of Dade
City, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, Jordan.
Friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bush Funeral Home,
120 E. Main St., Elbridge. Contributions may be made to the organ restoration
fund in care of St. Patrick's Church, P.O. Box 567, Jordan, NY 13080. BUSH
FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Thorp, George D.   
October 30, 2004 George D. Thorp, 72, of Wichita Falls, TX, died October 30,
2004. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Willard and Erma Sotherden
Thorp. He was a 1948 graduate of Minoa High School. In 1955, he joined the US
Air Force and retired after 30 years of service as a Senior MSgt. He was
predeceased by a brother, Nellis Thorp. Survivors: His wife, Lou E.; three
stepchildren; five stepgrandchildren; five sisters, Loretta Sturick of Minoa,
Ruth Mothersell of Kirkville, Marion Delamater of West Monroe, Alice Hayes of
East Syracuse, and Wilma Hayes of Constantia; two brothers, Willard Thorp of
Camden and Robert Thorp of Cazenovia; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial
Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Minoa First United Methodist Church. There will
be no calling hours. Contributions: The Minoa First United Methodist Church,
250 East Ave., Minoa, NY 13116. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.

Wheeler, Mary L.   
December 7, 2004 Mary L. Wheeler died Tuesday. Survived by companion, Jerry
Shattuck; children, Timothy, Penny-lee Brown and Yvonne (Wayne) Granger;
father, Francis; brother, Robert Chandler; sister, Gladys Hatch; eight
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Service 11 a.m. Friday at the
Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc., 503 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/9/2004.