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Baker, James Nelson   
December 13, 2004 James Nelson Baker, 77, of Delphi Falls, died Monday at his
daughter's home. Born in Albany, he was a graduate of Mohawk Central School
and attended Brockport State College. He was a member and former Chief of the
Delphi Falls Fire Department. He was a longtime member of CAVAC where he
formerly served as president and was recipient of numerous awards, including
the Presidents Award for Excellence. Jim was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Jim retired from the ICF house in Cazenovia in 1995. He coached women's
softball and was an avid fan of his grandson, Adam Roosa, sports career. He
was predeceased by his wife, Renee Dennison Baker, who died in 1996, and his
daughter Nancy E. Baker who died in 1999. Surviving are his daughters, Janet
M. Baker of Fulton, Kim M. Baker of Cazenovia, Jill A. Baker-Roosa-Burnette
and son-in-law Bill of LaFayette; his son, James Nelson Baker II and
daughter-in-law Rosalba, of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the
Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Burial will be in
Mohawk Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Delphi Falls Fire Department or
to CAVAC. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Bannon Jr., George H.   
December 12, 2004 George H. Bannon Jr., 82, of 182 E. Genesee St., Auburn,
died Sunday. Surviving are four daughters, Marylyn Ianiri (Bob Anderson),
Maureen O'Hora (Michael), Michele Clancy (Kevin), Marci Bannon (Bob
Blaisdell); five grandchildren, Jennifer Ianiri, Adam Ducayne, Chip Ianiri
(Marti) Chris Ianiri (Jamie-Ann French), Margaret Kathryn O'Hora and Marylyn
O'Hora Uhnak (Steven); sisters-in-law, Irene Bannon and Patricia Cusick;
nephew, Barry Cusick; cousins, Gilbert Jackson and Robert (Fran) Breck.
Services will be December 16 at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church. No calling
hours. Donations: St. Alphonsus Food Pantry or Auburn Retired Firefighters
Associations.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Blake, Donald J.   
December 14, 2004 Donald J. Blake, 83, of Mattydale, died Tuesday at home.
Born in Watertown, he is a member of Teamsters Local 317 and retired from
Interstate Trucking. Donald is an Army veteran of WWII. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Sylvia Sielawa, May 2004. Survivors include his
sister-in-law, Josephine (Howard) Abbey, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Onondaga County Veterans Memorial
Cemetery Chapel with burial to follow. New Comer Family Funeral Home, 705
North Main St., North Syracuse entrusted with arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Brown, Lucy G.   
December 13, 2004 Lucy G. Brown, 82, of Walnut St., Oswego, died Monday. Born
in Utica, graduated from Blogett High School, Syracuse, class of 1941, and was
a former resident of Gaskin Rd., Baldwinsville. Predeceased by her husband
Kenneth C. Brown in 1980, daughter Susan K. Clark in 1991, and son Frank K.
Brown in 1965. Surviving: daughter,Luanne G. Brown and son-in-law Greg Dopp of
Oswego, and grandchildren, Heather, Henry, and Jason Clark of PA and Sean
Clark of OH. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home,
431 Main St., Rt. 57, Phoenix. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling
hours noon to 2 p.m. before the service. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Card, Robert S.   
December 13, 2004 Robert S. Card, 76, of New Seneca Tnpk., Skaneateles, died
Monday, December 13, 2004. A life-resident of Skaneateles he was a dairy
farmer and owned and operated Robert S. Card Excavation and Trucking for 30
years. He was a member of St.Mary's of the Lake Church in Skaneateles.
Surviving are his wife, the former Pearl Lischak; three sons, Robert (Sue),
Bruce (Shelia) all of Skaneateles and Charles of Elbridge; two daughters,
Nancy (Thomas) Palmer of Marcellus and Shirley (Richard) Williams of
Skaneateles; a brother, William (Frances) Card of Mottville and 11
grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Casler. A Funeral Mass
will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Burial
will be in Lake View Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles.
Contributions may be made to SAVES or the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire
Department.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Caruso, Joseph D.   
December 12, 2004 Joseph D. Caruso, 84, of East Syracuse, passed away Sunday
at his home. Born in Syracuse, he served with the Company D 405th Infantry of
the U.S. Army during WWII. He received the WWII Victory Medal, European
African Mid-dle Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He worked at
General Electric for 37 years, retiring in 1980. Joseph was a communicant of
St. Matthew's Church and a member of Pheasants Unlimited in Canastota. He was
an avid fisherman and hunter. He will always be remembered as a loving
husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors: his beloved
wife of 65 years, Wilma; two daughters, Angeline (Harold) Longden and JoAnn
(William) Duda, both of E. Syracuse; a son, Joseph (Carolyn) Caruso of E.
Syracuse; a sister, Santa Pisto of Monterey, CA; a brother, Patrick Caruso of
Syracuse; four grandchildren, Susan Kuhns, Dale Longden, Billy Duda and Bonnie
Duda; three great-grandchildren, Paul and Andrea Jerabek and Jake Longden.
Funeral Services: 10:15 a.m. Thursday from Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home,
Inc. and 11 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, East Syracuse. Burial, St. Mary's
Cemetery, Minoa. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: Paige's
Butterfly Run, P.O Box 494, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP
Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Colton, Eleanor Foreman   
October 25, 2004 Eleanor F. Colton, 78, died at home in New Bern, NC, where
she lived for 18 years. A former resident of North Syracuse for 32 years, she
was a substitute teacher and then a respiratory therapist at the VA Hospital.
Survivors: husband Henry F. Colton Jr; sons, Dr. Thomas and Raymond Colton;
daughter, Lynn Koczera; and four grandchildren.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Cook, Richard Edward   
December 12, 2004 Richard E. Cook, 45, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday.
Born in Syracuse, he graduated from South Florida University and received his
Master's in elementary education from Le Moyne College. He was a teacher's
assistant for the Syracuse CitySchool District for 15 years and was respected
and admired by his colleagues and students. He was a parishioner of Holy
Trinity Church. Survivors: his wife of eight years, the former Donna Reed; one
sister, Kathleen of Syracuse; four brothers, Eugene of Colorado, Ronald of
Florida, Lawrence and Scott of Syracuse; his mother, Jean Brigandi of Florida;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father
Gary. Services: 7 p.m. today at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME. Friends may
call on the family today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee
St. Contributions: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Central New
york Childrens Hospital, C/O university Hospital, Room 3326 CAB, 750 E. Adams
St., Syracuse, New York 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Couture, Kathryn E.   
December 14, 2004 Kathryn E. Couture, 75, of Fulton, passed away December 14,
2004 at Andrew Michaud Nursing Home, Fulton. Kathryn was a life-resident of
the Fulton area and a devoted homemaker. She was predeceased by her parents,
Byron and Georgiana Smith and by a brother, Byron Smith. Kathryn is survived
by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathleen Couture of Fulton;
grandchildren, Kara (Joseph) Kulle of Baldwinsville and Daniel (Melissa)
Couture of Anchorage, Alaska; also by her companion of 27 years, James Taylor
of Fulton. Funeral Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Foster Funeral Home,
Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Crook, Mary S.   
December 14, 2004 Mary S. (Snow) Crook, 72, of Mattydale, died Tuesday at
Crouse Hospital. Born in Martinsburg, WV, she was a seamstress for Gladding
Corp. for 10 years, retiring in 1990. She was predeceased by her husband Lee
Harris in 1988. Survivors: one daughter, Nanci Natoli of Mattydale; three
sons, Terry of FL, Danny of Camillus, and George of West Virginia; three
brothers, James and John Snow, both of West Virginia, and Samuel of NJ; six
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Friday, December
17, at Forani & Cline Funeral Home. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday at
10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home, 206 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Dafoe, Robert E.   
December 13, 2004 Robert E. Dafoe, 73, of Little York, NY, passed away at home
December 13, 2004. He was born March 26, 1931, in Cold Brook, the son of the
late George and Dessie Hall Dafoe. He was a member of I.B.E.W. L.V. 1249 for
55 years. He also enjoyed many years of farming. He is survived by his wife of
53 years, Frances Murray Dafoe, and his children and their spouses, Maureen
and Michael Dawson of New Mexico, Mary Dafoe, Kathleen Dafoe, Annette and D.J.
Hartnett, Christine Jenney, Theresa Dafoe, Bobbi Jo Dafoe, Daniel and Nancy
Dafoe, Murray Joe and Linda Dafoe, John Dafoe, Steven Dafoe; his 19
grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated
11 a.m. Friday, December 17, at St. Margaret's Church, Homer, NY, with Father
R. Daniel DeLorme presiding. A prayer service will be held 10:15 a.m. prior to
Mass at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Calling
hours will be held Thursday 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home.
Burial will be held at the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, NY. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation of Cortland Co., 11 Kennedy
Pkwy., Cortland, NY 13045.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Dunn Jr., John Thomas   
December 9, 2004 John Thomas Dunn, Jr., of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at
his home after a sudden illness. Mr. Dunn, a native of Augusta, Georgia, had
lived in Syracuse over 34 years. He had served in the United States Army
Stationed at Ft. Gordon, GAand was formerly employed by Will and Baumer Inc.,
and Oberle Sales and Service. Mr. Dunn graduated from Blanchard High School in
Augusta. He was an avid bowler and a history buff. Survivors: His sons,
Patrick (Sara) Dunn of Syracuse, Marcus and William Dunn of Lithonia, GA;
daughters, Lateesha and Elizabeth Dunn both of Syracuse; his mother, Annie
Bell Dunn of Augusta, GA; sisters, Joanne Peterson of Buffalo, Robert Neal of
Augusta, GA, and Sandra Dunn of Syracuse; brothers, Melvin, Charles (Sue),
William (Fay) Dunn all of Syracuse, Curtis (Linda) Dunn of Cotton, CA and
Richard (Elizabeth) Dunn of Augusta, GA; grandchildren, Jordan Patrick, Lorene
Dunn and Chantece Trani; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral
services Noon on Friday at FARONE & SON. Burial in Onondaga County Veterans
Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Evans, Alice C.   
December 13, 2004 Alice C. Evans, 83, of Liverpool, NY. Survivors: a daughter,
Diane (Peter) Zaferakis; grandsons, Michael and Stephen; and two
great-grandsons. Services: 7 p.m., Friday, December 17, 2004 at Liverpool
First Presbyterian Church. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to "Toys for Tots".
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Ferry, Charles G.   
December, 14, 2004 Charles G. Ferry, 77, of Constantia, died Tuesday, December
14, 2004 at Loretto Geriatric Center, Syracuse. Born in Syracuse, he had lived
in Constantia since 1941. He retired as Foreman at Cambridge Filter, Syracuse
in 1979. He was a former member of Constantia Volunteer Fire Department and
Scriba Lodge #414 F&AM, Constantia. Surviving are his wife, the former, Erma
Farnett; a son, Charles G., Jr. of Constantia; two grandsons, Gunnar Ferry and
John Farley; a sister, Betty Smith of Ballston Spa, NY; several nieces and
nephews. Services will be 6 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the Watson
Funeral Home, Inc. with private burial in Constantia Rural Cemetery. Calling
hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. before the service. Contributions may be made to
Northshore Ambulance Fund, PO Box 513, Cleveland, NY 13042.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Fugo, Robert H.   
December 13, 2004 Robert H. Fugo, 77, of Camillus, died Monday at
Community-General Hospital. Bob was born in Syracuse and lived in Camillus
since 1956. A graduate of Syracuse University, he was a principal for the West
Genesee Central School District for 32 1/2years, retiring in January 1989. He
was a Navy veteran. Bob was a member of Phi Delta Gamma, the School
Administrators Assn. of NYS and the West Genesee Administrators Assn. His
first wife, the former Jeanne Taugher, died in 1981. Surviving are his second
wife, Agnes M. Fugo; daughter, Michelle A. Parry of Camillus; granddaughter,
Kathleen Parry of Camillus; son-in-law, James Parry; stepdaughters, Kimberly
Fetters (Eric Prager) of Syracuse, Tracy Fetters of San Francisco, CA and
Deborah Fetters of Los Angeles, CA. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday 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
Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be at
Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Galuppi, Lucille   
December 14, 2004 Lucille Blais Cutri Galuppi, 69, of 730 Hixson Ave.,
Syracuse, died at home Tuesday morning after a long battle with cancer.
Lucille was born in Syracuse, attended St. Lucy's School and Vocational High
School. She worked as a waitress for 35years and since 1995 worked as a school
bus driver for Liverpool Central School District Transportation Department.
Lucille was a communicant of St. Vincent DePaul Church. She was a loving
mother, very energetic and full of life. She loved camping, traveling,
gardening, being with friends and family and lived life to the fullest.
Survivors: her sons, Donald Cutri and Michael Galuppi, both of Syracuse;
husband, Kenneth Galuppi of Syracuse; sister, Jacqueline Adams of
Baldwinsville; brother, Paul Blais of Syracuse; several cousins, nieces and
nephews. Services: Calling hours Wednesday, December 15, 4 to 8 p.m. at St.
Vincent DePaul Church, 342 Vine St. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10 a.m. at the
church. Burial in Assumption cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be
made to St. Vincent DePaul Church food pantry.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

George, Joseph P.   
December 11, 2004 Joseph P. George, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at
Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Syracuse, he retired after 37 years of service
with Carrier. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes Holy Name
Society, The Lourdes Ushers Society, a lifetime member of the Valley Anglers
Association, and the Valley Men's Club. He was predeceased by his wife Mary
(Felice) George in March 2002, and one brother, James. Survivors: a daughter,
Rosemary George of Syracuse; two sons, Anthony George of Tully and Joseph Jr.
of Vancouver, Washington; two sisters, Faye Capozzi of North Syracuse and
Alice Falcone of Liverpool; and six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on December 18, 2004, at Our Lady
of Lourdes Church, 300 Valley Drive, Syracuse. No flowers please. Donations
may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association or Hospice of Central New York.
Arrangements by Gaynor and Maslyn Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Goldych, Matthew John   
December 2, 2004 Matt will be remembered for his loving, peaceful, free
spirit, and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Survived by
mother, Barbara Smith Goldych of NY; father, Samuel Goldych of FL; brother,
Jeffrey (Sheri) Goldych of MN; sisters, Lisa (Tim) Tighe of NY and Suzi
(Brian) Jones of Germany. A memorial service will be held in 2005 in Mexico,
NY. Cremation provided in MN by Wulff Funeral Home. Memorials preferred to the
American Diabetes Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Harper, John E.   
December 12, 2004 John E. Harper, 82, of Oswego, died December 12, 2004.
Survivors: two sons, James E. (Linda) Harper, John (Anne) Harper;
stepdaughter, Linda Kulp; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Nelson Funeral Home. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 6 to
8 p.m. Thursday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Kempton, George R.   
December 14, 2004 George R. Kempton, 72, of 106 Daniel Dr., Liverpool, passed
away Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, he was
a resident of Liverpool, NY, for 35 years and the former owner of ELDECO
Steel. He was prede-ceased by his wife of 31 years, Eleanor who died in 1984.
George is survived by his wife, Betty Kempton; daughter, Debbie and son-in-law
Rob Daucher, and daughter, Colleen Strutz, all of Liverpool, NY; two brothers,
Ronald and Walter Kempton, both of British Columbia; three sisters, Evelyn
Clark and Barbara Moffatt, both of Nova Scotia, and Shirley Smith of British
Columbia; four granddaughters, Shauna and Kelsey Daucher, and Alyson and
Morgan Strutz; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday,
December 17, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Maurer Funeral Home. Calling hours will
be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool.
Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Contributions may be made to
Francis House, 108 Michael Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Mahan, Sister Maris Stella   
Mahan, CSJ December 12, 2004 Sister Maris Stella Mahan, CSJ, the former Agnes
Abina Mahan, died on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at St. Joseph's Provincial
House, Latham, NY. Sister was born in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of the
late Christopher and and Ellen McCauliffe Mahan. She was in the 77th year of
her life as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Sister Maris was a graduate
of St. Lucy's School, Syracuse, and received Bachelor's and Master's degrees
in history from the College of Saint Rose, Albany. Sister taught in schools of
the Diocese of Albany and Syracuse, including Blessed Sacrament, Johnson City,
and Catholic Central High School, Troy. She served as principal at St.
Patrick's, Syracuse, and St. Columba's, Schenectady. Upon retirement from the
classroom, Sister used her background in history while working in the archives
of the Albany Province of her community. Sister Maris is survived by several
nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. The funeral will take
place on Thursday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Virgins
Chapel at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham. Relatives and friends may
call at the chapel of the Provincial House on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Evening prayer will be at 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Our Lady Queen
of Virgins Cemetery, Latham. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of St.
Joseph Development Office, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 13110.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home,
Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue, Troy, New York 12182. Phone (518)235-0952.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Malone, Antoinette (Buttino)   
(Buttino) Malone December 13, 2004 Antoinette (Buttino) Malone of Liverpool,
passed away on Monday in the Birchwood Healthcare Facility. She was born in
Canastota, NY. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Altar Rosary Society
and Eastwood American Le-gion Post 1276 Auxiliary. Antoinette was employed by
the Addis Co. for 15 years as a sales associate. Her husband, John A. Malone,
Sr. died in 1993. Surviving: a daughter, Rosemarie Malone of Liverpool; a son,
John A. Jr. (Ann Marie) Malone of Glastonbury, CT; two grandchildren, Mark
(Jessica) and Christina; three sisters, Rose Fusillo, Mary Epolito and
Florence (John) Vaccaro all of Canastota; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral
Home and 10 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will be in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle
St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Marinelli, Michael J.   
December 9, 2004 Michael John Marinelli, 77, of Mattydale, passed away at home
Thursday, December 9. A life-long resident of Syracuse, he had been employed
by Onondaga County as Assistant Director of the Department of Buildings and
Grounds. Formany years earlier he had held the position of Director of Central
Services. After retirement, he and wife Patricia divided their time between
Henderson Harbor on Lake Ontario and Hutchison Island, Florida. Mike was an
accomplished fisherman and charter captain; a skilled carpenter and a
long-time Republican supporter, known for his expertise in "getting out the
vote." He is survived by his daughter, Mary Leigh Marinelli of Boston, MA; his
son, Michael A. Marinelli; daughter-in-law Debra Marinelli and two
grandchildren, Krista Noel and Lee Michael Marinelli of Victory, NY; also two
brothers, Anthony and Joseph Marinelli. A memorial service will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday, December 16 at Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. There will be no
other calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vera
House, 2122 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13224. (315) 425-0818
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

McLean, Judith Schmitt   
December 13, 2004 Judith Schmitt McLean, 64, of Cazenovia, died Monday at her
home. Born in Abington, PA, Mrs. McLean had lived in Cazenovia for 36 years.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, where she
served as an Elder. Anavid golfer holding 20 women's club championships, she
was a member of the Syracuse Women's District Golf Association where she
served as president from 1978 to 1979, and district champion in 1975. She was
a member of the Onondaga Golf and Country Club and the Cazenovia Club. She was
active in the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. McLean owned
and operated Travel World from 1993 to 2003. She presently worked for Initial
Impressions in Fayetteville. Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Donald S.
McLean; her daughters, Sarah M. Keating of Darien, CT and Barbara M. Krein of
Newtown, PA; her sister, Barbara Walton of Tampa, FL; her stepmother, Betty
Barber of Tequesta, FL; her grandchildren, McLean, William and Lela. Memorial
services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church of
Cazenovia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SWDGA Scholarship
Fund C/O Pat Roadarmel, 33 Drumlins Terrace, DeWitt, NY 13224 or to the First
Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia Music Fund, Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY
13035. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Potega, John A.   
December 12, 2004 John A. Potega, 76, of Syracuse, died Sunday at home. He was
a life-resident of Syracuse. He was a graduate of Eastwood High School. He
retired from General Motors Corporation in 1992 as a stationary engineer in
the powerhouse. He was an ar-my veteran of WWII in the pacific theater serving
on Luzon Philippines, Guam, Saipan and Japan. He was a member of the American
Legion Pulaski Post #1650, John Venditti Post #1, Italian American War
Veterans, Polish American Citizens Club and United Auto Workers local 854. He
was a lifelong communicant of Transfiguration Church and a member of its Holy
Name Society and Ushers Club. His wife, Viola, died in 1999 and his daughter,
Marie Kulas died 1999. He is survived by a son, John Frances (Marilyn) Potega,
of Syracuse; two grandchildren, John Joseph Potega and Lauren Marie Kulas.
Services 9 a.m. Friday at Gang Memorial Chapel 9:30 a.m. in Transfiguration
Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 4 to 7 p.m.
at the funeral home, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. Contributions to
Transfiguration Church, 740 Teall Ave., Syracuse 13206. Gang Memorial Chapel
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Priola, Angelina   
December 12, 2004 Angelina Priola, 77, of Syracuse, died Sunday at Community
General Hospital. Born in Syracuse she worked at the Holiday Inn in Syracuse
for many years. Survivors include four daughters, Rosalie (Randy) Lavalley,
Constance (Vic)Pedreira, Sandra (Jeff) Fish and Kathleen (Jeff) Glumpe; her
stepmother, Mrs. Priola; a brother, Phillip Priola; a sister, Sister Santa
Priola; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held
on Friday at 12 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Burial
will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on Friday from
10 a.m. to 12 noon at the funeral home, 705 North Main Street. Contributions
in Angelina's name may be made to Hospice of Central New York. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a note of condolence.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Reaume, Gladys   
December 13, 2004 Gladys Reaume died at the Winchester Hospital on Monday,
December 13, 2004, Gladys Reaume (nee Gorman) of Morrisburg, age 74. Loving
mother of Deborah (Vaughn) Deleavey of Morrisburg. Dear sister of Charles
(Helen) Gorman of Syracuse and Anne (John) Zbikowsky of Syracuse. Gladys will
be fondly remembered by grandchildren, Robert (Kelly) Reid of Aylmer, P.Q.,
Angela Reid of Brockville; a stepgrandson, Robert Deleavey of Morrisburg, and
great-grandchildren, Kody and Tyler Shields; mother-in-law of Cathy Cassidy of
Orleans. Predeceased by her son, Brian; a son-in-law, Thomas Reid; and a
brother, John "Jack" Gorman. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may
call at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg (613-535-2339),
on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Funeral service at the
Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 15 at 1 p.m., followed by cremation.
Donations to Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the
family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Robinson, Keith L.   
December 9, 2004 Keith L. Robinson, infant son of Candace Johnston and Jamar
Robinson, departed this life on Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Surviving besides
his parents are one brother, Jamar A. Robinson Jr.; maternal grandparents,
Angela Booker and Johnny Dickens; paternal grandparents, Catherine Davis and
Derrick Robinson; great-grandparents; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Services private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Smith, J.D.   
December 11, 2004 Mr. J.D. Smith departed this life on December 11, 2004 after
a short illness at the Veterans Hospital. He was born April 28, 1920 in
Clarksdale, Mississippi. He leaves to mourn his wife, Juanita Smith; eight
children, William Smith, Pearl Willis, Annette White,Deola Odom, Rachael Werts
and J.D, Jr. Smith all of Syracuse, Bernice Whittle of Englewood, NJ, Myrtle
Days of Charlottes, NC,; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at Bread of Life Church with Pastor Theodore
Montgomery officiating, 311 Burnett Ave. Calling hours Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at
the church. Burial Monday at Veterans Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Speich, Bonnie G.   
Monday's obituary notice for Bonnie G. Speich, of Geneva, who died December
11, 2004, listed the wrong date of services. Memorial Service will be held at
2 p.m. THURSDAY, December 16, at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva, 24 Park
Place. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Marcellus.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Terzini, Amelio "Chops"   
December 13, 2004 Amelio "Chops" Terzini, 83, of Syracuse, passed away Monday
in Michigan while visiting his daughter. Amelio was born in Rome, NY to the
late Fortunato and Adeline Terzini and lived in Syracuse most of his life. He
retired from GE after 40 yearsas a millwright. Mr. Terzini was a communicant
of St. Daniel's Church, a member of the musicians union, a member of the SEIU
in the sports division and worked at the NY State Fair, Onondaga County War
Memorial and Macarthur Stadium for many years. Amelio was a US WWII Army
Veteran. Predeceased by his two brothers, Louis and Pat Terzini, and his
sister, Dora Piscitell. Survivors: His wife of 61 years, Margaret Crupi
Terzini; daughters, Regina (Fred) Allen of Morenci, Michigan and Barbara
(Greg) Fernandez of Fairmont; sister, Ernestine Chairmonte of Syracuse;
brother, Fred (Mary Ann) Terzini of Liverpool; six grandchildren, Christina,
Tracey, Maria, Gregory, Michael and Freddie; seven great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 8:15 a.m. at FARONE & SON
and 9 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling
hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: St. Daniel's
Church, 3004 Court St., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.
Thompson, Raymond J.   
December 12, 2004 Raymond J. Thompson, 85, of Plymouth, NY, died Sunday.
Services 8 p.m. Thursday at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main
St., Sherburne, NY. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service.
Contributions: American Cancer Society, 5 Oak Dr., Sidney, NY 13838.
Arrangements by the Wm. W. Kehoe Funeral Home, Sherburne, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.

Tuff, Helen   
December 13, 2004 Helen Tuff, 83, of Ruskin, FL, passed away December 13,
2004, in Sun City Center. Helen was born in Syracuse, NY. Helen and her
husband Francis have been married for 57 years. Also surviving are her stepson
Charles of Bernhards Bay, NY; stepdaughters, Anita Mayer of Sanford, Florida,
and Rosemary Ranson of Bernhards Bay, NY; 12 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be
Thursday, December 16, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will be Friday,
December 17, 2004, at 10 a.m., both at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home,
Brandon, FL.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2004.