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Augustus, Tina G.   
December 14, 2004 A funeral mass will be held for Tina G. Augustus, 37, of
Fayetteville, on Saturday at St. Andrew's Church, Sackets Harbor, at 11 a.m.
She was a customer service rep for National Grid, Syracuse. Among her
survivors is her husband, James E. Arrangements with Cummings Funeral Service,
Watertown.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Brown, Lucy G.   
Wednesday's obituary notice for Lucy G. Brown, of Oswego, who died December
13, 2004, incorrectly identified one of her surviving grandchildren, Heather
Henry of PA. Arrangements by the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Clarry, Charlene R.   
December 15, 2004 Charlene R. Clarry, 53, of Nedrow, passed away Wednesday at
her home. Born in Syracuse, she resided in Nedrow the past 30 years. She was a
graduate of St. Anthony's High School and was employed as a supervisor for
Farmers &Traders Life Ins. Co. Surviving are her husband, Douglas; her mother,
Lois Williams of Syracuse; her daughter, Jenaya (Billy) Thornton of Nedrow;
her son, Benjamin (Dawn) Clarry of Liverpool; her brother, Daniel Williams of
Syracuse. Services Friday 7 p.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W.
Seneca Tpk. Private interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Navarino. Friends may call
at the funeral home Friday 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions to Hospice of CNY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Couch, Vincent N.   
December 14, 2004 Vincent N. Couch, 76, of 206 Kline Road, Pennellville, died
Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Minneapolis, Vince was a 1947
graduate of Jordan High School and he attended Syracuse University. For 28
years, he was an insurance agentwith Mass Mutual before retiring in 1998.
Vince served with the US Marines during the Korean War and he fought in Chosin
Reservoir battle. He was vice president of The Chosin Few-Northeast Chapter.
He was a member of the Caughdenoy United Methodist Church, Phoenix VFW Post,
DAV, Marine Corps League of CNY, and Syr-Can Fishing Association. Vince was
predeceased by his brother James who died on June 17. Surviving are his wife,
the former Sandra Kuykendall; his son, Robert W. and wife, Marion of
Frederick, MD; two sisters, Margaret McMurtry of Elbridge and Marian Cooper of
Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Eric, Cheryl, Danielle, Michael; and a
great-granddaughter,Alexis. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the
Caughdenoy United Methodist Church. Spring burial with military honors will be
in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at
the Bush Funeral Home, 15 N. Main St., Jordan. Contributions may be made to
The Chosin Few NE Chapter, 133 Saratoga St. Apt. S-8, Scotia NY 12302-4183 or
the Caughdenoy United Methodist Church. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Jordan 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Crowley, Ronald J.   
December 12, 2004 Ronald J. Crowley, 80, of Liverpool and Fayetteville, died
Sunday. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Mary Lou Crowley; a son, David E.
Crowley of Central Square; a daughter, Lisa C. Stoddard of Springwater, NY; a
sister, Ruth Jackson of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren, Kevin and Jonathon
Crowley, Sarah Nazaruk, Shannon and Nicole Stoddard. Memorial Services 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 18, 2004, at St. David's Episcopal Church.
EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

DeChick, Michael J.   
December 14, 2004 Michael J. DeChick, 54, of Otisco, died Tuesday at home
after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Auburn, he was a graduate of
Central Tech. High School. He and his wife were the owners and operators of
Lord's Hill Kennels and had previ-ously owned and operated The Apple Ponies.
He was a finisher at Marsellus Casket Co., retiring in 1978 after 10 years. He
also worked as a general contractor and at Beak & Skiff. He was a member of
the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and Iroquois German Shepherd Dog Club. He
enjoyed his red corvette and loved riding with his wife on a sunny day. His
most loved things in life were his wife, family, driving his car, antiquing,
and being with friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Taylor
DeChick. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, the former Pat
Barduhn; two daughters and their husbands, Heather (Kevin) DeChick-Soderholm
of LaFayette and Amanda Lynn (Jesse) Perrine of Camillus; his father, Michael
D. DeChick of Camillus; one sister and her husband, Susan (William) Chapman of
Mattydale; and his beloved granddaughters, Taylor, Tianna and Mia; a niece,
two nephews, their spouses and children; his friend and mother-in-law, Mary
Barduhn. Calling Hours will be Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home, Inc., 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette with the funeral service to
immediately follow at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990
Seventh North Street, Liverpool, 13088, or a charity of choice. Please light a
candle in memory of Michael at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Felder, Angela   
December 9, 2004 Angela Felder, 37, of Syracuse, died Thursday at home after a
long illness. Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Ms. Felder resided most of her
life in Syracuse. She attended Syracuse schools and OCC and she was formerly
employed byLoretto Nursing Home as a CNA. She was also a member of New
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband Alex
L. Felder in 1994. Survivors: four daughters, Lakesha, Dominique, Calleather
and Alexandria Felder, all of Syracuse; her mother and stepfather, Veronica
and Alex Downer of Willingboro, NJ; her father, Ernest James of Phoenix, AZ;
her paternal grandmother, Doris L. James of Syracuse; her maternal grand-
mother, Astriana Grey of Toronto, Canada; and a host of family and friends.
Services 1 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1034
Montgomery St., Syracuse. Arrangements by Edwin L. Cole Funeral Home, 1105
Willis Ave.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Fitch, Neil S.   
December 12, 2004 Neil S. Fitch, died December 12, 2004 in Prescott, AZ. Born
November 26, 1922 in Fulton, NY. Cherished and beloved husband of Laura W.
Fitch who was privileged to share his life for a wonderful 38 years. Dear
father of Carol Walker of Los Angeles, Ron Fitch of Citrus Heights, CA, Mark
Fitch of San Diego, CA and Philip Fitch of Citrus Heights, CA. Survived by
seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; dear brother of Leon Fitch of
Red Creek, NY, Alan Fitch of Marcellus, NY, Hollis Fitch of North Syracuse, NY
and Jean Haag of Syracuse and numerous nieces and nephews; dear son-in-law of
Mrs. Rauni O. Winters of Glendale, WI; brother-in-law of Sally and Michael
Noonan of Whitefish Bay, WI and uncle of Les May of Big Sur, CA; and dear
friend of his little Shih-Tzu companion, Max. Neil will be dearly missed by
all. He loved a good joke and having fun. He particularly enjoyed butchering
wood and making sawdust (as he said) and spending time traveling with his
wife. He was a retiree of Wells Fargo Bank in California but followed that
with two other careers; having an antique store and owning a Baskin-Robbins
Ice Cream store. Neil and his wife, Laura, had been residents of Prescott for
the last 5 years, they had previously lived in Los Vegas, NV, Albuquerque, NM
and Tucson, AZ. Neil was the most proud of being an American and loved this
country very much. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater WWII and
felt that it was an honor to have served. He was also very proud to be a
member of the Sons of the American Revolution, his ancestors came to this
country in 1636 and founded the town of Norwich and Lebanon, CT. At Neil's
request, no services were held and he was cremated. As a remembrance, please
consider a donation to Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation. 1003 Willow
Creek Rd., Prescott, AZ 86301 Attn: Robbie Nicol
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Gerstner, Dorothy M.   
December 14, 2004 Dorothy M. Gerstner, 80, of Liverpool, NY, passed away
Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Lynn, MA she was a resident of
Liverpool for 40 years. She was a graduate of Salem State Teachers College and
Syracuse University and taught at Liverpool High School for 17 years. Dorothy
was a communicant of Christ the King Church for 40 years where she was a
Eucharistic Minister. She was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. She is
survived by her husband, Robert J. of 51 years; daughter, Meg Gerstner and
son-in-law, Alan Glendinning of Los Altos Hills, CA; daughter, Gail
Gerstner-Miller and son-in-law, John Miller of Albuquerque, NM; daughter,
Donna Gerstner of Nashville TN; son, CDR R. Thomas Gerstner and
daughter-in-law, Carey of Newport News, VA; six grandchildren, Emily and Brynn
Wilkinson, Grant, Alyssa, Eric and Quin Gerstner. Funeral services will be
Friday, December 17, 2004 at 9:15 a.m. from the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers
Corners and 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church. Burial will take place in
Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville, NY.
Contributions may be made to Christ the King Church, 21 Cherry Tree Circle,
Liverpool, NY 13090.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Halsey, Virginia H. "Ginny"   
December 15, 2004 Virginia "Ginny" H. Halsey, 61, of New Haven, died
Wednesday. Survivors: three daughters, Susan Mowers, Holly Bayle, Catherine
Hungerford; sister, Rosetta Waters. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Nelson
Funeral Home. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Kempisty, Richard M.   
December 9, 2004 Richard M. Kempisty, 79, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday,
December 9. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Sacred Heart School and was a
truck driver for Kilian Manufacturing for over 40 years. He was a communicant
of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He served his country with pride
in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Bertha; a
sister, Dorothy Holt of Orange Park, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Entombment: Greenlawn Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements
entrusted to GIMINSKI- WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

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 12/16/2004.

Knighton, Mack   
December 13, 2004 Mack Knighton, 72, of 124 Bishop Ave., passed away
peacefully Monday, at Community General Hospital. Survivors: He leaves to
cherish his memory by one son; three daughters, six sisters; three brothers;
seven grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren. Services: Saturday 11 a.m. at St.
Luke's Missionary Baptist Church, 216 Lexington Avenue. Burial: Oakwood
Cemetery. Calling Hours: Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143
W. Castle St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

LaManna, Vincent N. "Jim"   
December 14, 2004 Vincent N. "Jim" LaManna, 72, of Liverpool, died Tuesday,
December 14, 2004, at his home. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Lyncourt for
most of his life, and lived in Brewerton and West Monroe before moving to
Liverpool about three years ago. He was employed as a guard at General
Electric for over 34 years before retiring in 1987. He was a Korean War Air
National Guard veteran and was a communicant of St. Michael's Church, Central
Square, and a member of AFL CIO Local Union 320. Jim was predeceased by his
wife, Virginia in 1997 and his son, Frank in 1995. Surviving are two
daughters, Sarah Fortino and Mary Anne Scheel, both of Syracuse; 14
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sarah Fox of
Lyncourt, Josephine Nelson of Lakeport, and Frances Bates of Liverpool; one
brother, Bernard of Solvay; several nieces and nephews. Services are 9:15 a.m.
Saturday, December 18, 2004, at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main
St., Central Square and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Central Square.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions
may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church, Central Square, NY 13036.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Lambert, Bronwyn Lynese   
December 10, 2004 Bronwyn Lynese Lambert, 30, of Syracuse, passed away Friday.
Born in Syracuse, she was a life resident and a graduate of Corcoran High
School. Bronwyn also attended O.C.C. and was formerly employed with Home, Inc.
Her father GeorgeLambert died in 2000. Survivors: her husband, Charles Vaughn;
son D'Artist Vaughn and daughter Etienne Vaughn, both of Syracuse; her mother
Earnestine Lambert of Syracuse; sister, Terrice Hamilton of Syracuse; paternal
grandmother, Irene Lambert of Bayminette, AL; stepfather, Eligah Hamilton of
Yemassee, SC; mother-in-law, Lillie B. Clair; sister-in-law, Shaya Stringer
(James); a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: Friday 2 p.m. at
Brotherly Love Church in God in Christ, 1234 South. State St. Burial in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

McDonald, Kathleen   
December 14, 2004 Kathleen McDonald, 72, of 4372 Heritage Dr., Liverpool, NY,
died Tuesday in the St. Joseph's Hospital & Health Center Syracuse, New York.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Guisseppe and the late
Cathrine Massineo Leonardi. She is survived by her husband George; one
daughter, Patricia Krasowsky of Liverpool, NY; two sons, Joseph of N.
Syracuse, NY, and George of Lakeport, NY; one brother, Fredrick Leonardi of
FL; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. at
Sears - Middleton -Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rt. 11),
North Syracuse. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Interment will be at in Our Lady Of Peace, Clay.
SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The Guest Book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

McLean, Judith Schmitt   
Wednesday's obituary notice for Judith Schmitt McLean, pf Cazenovia, who died
December 13, 2004, listed the wrong street address for contributions. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made to SWDGA Scholarship Fund C/O Pat
Roadarmel, 38 Drumlins Terrace, DeWitt, NY 13224 or to the First Presbyterian
Church of Cazenovia Music Fund, Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035.
Arrangements by Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Merckel, June M.   
December 15, 2004 June M. Merckel, age 84, died Wednesday morning at Community
General Hospital. June had been a resident of the Syracuse Valley community
for 52 years. She was a 50-years-plus member of the Onondaga Valley
Presbyterian Church, dur-ing which time she served as Sunday school teacher,
choir member, Elder, Deacon and active member of the Christian Women's
Association and bible study group. June had also been active in the Valley
community as a first grade teacher at John Van Duyn Elementary School for 30
years, a regular volunteer at Community General Hospital for 20 years, and a
member of the Valley Literacy Club for over 20 years. Surviving are her two
sons, Gary C. Merckel and his wife Barbara, and J. Alan Merckel; sister,
Jeanette Winks of FL; brother, Ernest Gilson of Syracuse; grandchildren,
Christopher and Sarah Merckel and Angela Hale; two great-granddaughters,
Brooklyn and Olivia Hale. Memorial Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. in Onondaga
Valley Presbyterian Church, 275 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. There will be no
calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis
Foundation, Thruway Office Bldg., 290 Elwood Davis Road, Suite 225, Liverpool,
13088 in memory of June M. Merckel. Please light a candle in memory of June at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com
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Riley, Helene Burton   
December 13, 2004 Helene Burton Riley, 89, passed away on Monday, December 13,
2004, at Crosslands Retirement Community, where she and her husband had lived
since 1989. She was the wife of Charles H. Riley Jr., with whom she shared
64-1/2 years of marriage. She was born on June 16, 1915, to the late Lena and
Harold Burton in Ogdensburg, NY. Helene lived in northern and central New York
State until the time of her graduation from Phoenix High School and then
Oswego State College in 1936. She taught elementary school in Sennett, NY, and
Rochester, NY, until she married Charles in 1940. The Rileys lived in
Syracuse, NY, for 26 years before moving in 1989 to Crosslands Retirement
Community in Kennett Square, PA, near Philadelphia. She was a beloved wife,
mother, and grandmother, and a Presbyterian. For many years she enjoyed bird
watching and had personally identified 519 North American birds and over 200
foreign species. She also enjoyed stitching and created over 20 beautiful
counted cross stitch pieces. In addition to her husband, Helene is survived by
a daughter, Ann Riley Goodman, living in Devon, PA; two sons, Warren Riley,
living in Studio City, CA, and David Riley, living in San Marcos, CA; three
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She also has a surviving brother,
Donald Burton, living in Oswego, NY, and several nieces and nephews. Helene's
life celebration will be at Sennett Federated Church (near Auburn) on
Saturday, December 18, 2004, at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in
Helene's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or
to The Nature Conservancy (http://nature.org). Arrangements are being handled
by the Kuzo & Gofus Funeral Home, Ltd., Kennett Square, PA, "A Life
Celebration Home".
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Roeder, Cheryl Ann Mazzotti "Sherry"   
December 3, 2004 Cheryl Ann "Sherry" Mazzotti Roeder, 43, of Riverview,
Florida, died Friday, December 3, in Florida. A native of Syracuse, Sherry
graduated in 1979 from North Syracuse High School and had lived in Florida
since 1996. She was an administrative assistantwith WCI Communities Design
Center. Surviving are her husband, Michael; her children, Alex and Nicole
Roeder of Riverview; her parents, Frank and Esther Mazzotti of North Syracuse;
two brothers, Terry Mazzotti of Syracuse and Frank (Vicki) Mazzotti, III of
Central Square; aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and a nephew. Services will be
Saturday, December 18, at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 South Main
Street, North Syracuse. Private entombment will be in Our Lady of Peace
Mausoleum. Family will greet friends following Mass at the church and at the
Knights of Columbus Hall, 5976 East Taft Road, North Syracuse. Arrangements
are by Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Donations in lieu of flowers
may be made to The Sherry Mazzotti Roeder Children's Memorial Trust, 107
Clearview Drive, North Syracuse, NY 13212 or to Life Path Hospice, 3010 West
Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Roundy, John "Bob"   
December 15, 2004 John "Bob" Roundy, 79, of Minoa and formerly of North
Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Tully, he was a graduate of
Tully High School and served with the US Navy during WWII. He worked in the
Barrett Division of Allied Chemicals. Bob was active in the Fremont Lanes
Senior Bowling League and the Manlius Rod and Gun Club. Survivors: his
companion, Marge Rydelek; two sons, Daniel (Cynthia) Roundy of Liverpool and
David Roundy of Rochester; two sisters, Doris Donovan of Tucson, AZ and
Elizabeth Farkas of Zephyrhills, FL; three grandchildren, Shawn, Justin and
Eric Roundy; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services: At a date and time
to be announced. Calling hours Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Russell H. Schepp
Funeral Home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: The American Lung
Association of CNY, POB 6409, Syracuse, NY 13217. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON
Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Ruffolo, Gloria J.   
December 14, 2004 Gloria J. Ruffolo, 88, passed away Tuesday in Crouse
Hospital. A native of Italy, she resided in the Syracuse area most of her
life. She was employed as a seamstress by the Addis Co. for many years.
Surviving are two brothers, Louis andEdward Ruffolo, both of Syracuse; a
sister, Anna J. Ruffolo of Syracuse; niece, Carol Drexler; nephew, Robert
Ruffolo; and three grandnephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday in
St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9 a.m. Burial will be held in St. Mary's
Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements under the direction of
Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Shepherd Sr., Samuel P.   
December 10, 2004 Samuel Percey Shepherd Sr., 62, of Nedrow, passed away
peacefully at University Hospital Friday. Born in Robersonville, North
Carolina, he has been a resident of the Syracuse area for over 40 years. Sam
retired in 2001 from General Super Platingafter 36 years. Survivors: his
companion and wife of 27 years, Sharon Burke Shepherd; sons, Michael (Shenna)
Shepherd of California, Samuel Shepherd Jr. (Tara) of Nedrow, Elijah (Tanya)
Muhammad of Dallas, TX, Keith R. (Ester) Jones of Los Angeles, CA, Calvin E.
(Valencia) Jones of Atlanta, GA, and Kevin M. Ownes of Nedrow; brothers,
William Earl (Bernice) Whitehead of Syracuse, Joseph Shepherd of Syracuse,
Randolph (Pearl) Shepherd of Jamesville, NC, Walter (Joan) Shepherd of
Robersonville, NC, Ernest (Carolyn) Shepherd of Durham, NC, and Daniel
Shepherd of Williamston, NC; sisters, Earline Mason of Syracuse, Ruth Shepherd
of Williamston, NC, Janie Stokes of NC; 19 grandchildren. Funeral services
Saturday 11 a.m. at FARONE & SON. Burial in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Calling
hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Tompkins, Charles Allan   
December 13, 2004 Charles Allan Tompkins, 101, of Oswego, died Monday. He was
a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are two nephews,
Wayne and Gerold Tompkins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:30
a.m. from the Dowdle Funeral Home. A calling hour will be held on Thursday
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Vosburgh, Jack M.   
December 10, 2004 Jack M. Vosburgh of Cape Vincent, NY, died Friday, December
10, 2004 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Jack was born in
Columbus, Ohio and raised in Ocean City, NJ. He attended the University of
Missouri. Jack served overseas in the U.S. Army during World War II. Jack
founded Onondaga Litho Supply Inc., with five offices across Upstate NY. Jack
retired from the company in 1991. He was a founding member of the Filthy Five,
a charitable organization that helped those in need in central and northern
NY. Jack was an avid fisherman, boater, golfer, pilot, traveler and reader. He
lived life to the fullest. He loved the Thousand Islands, having spent many
years on the St. Lawrence River. Jack's passion for life and his sense of
humor will be missed. Jack is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann; son Fred
Vosburgh; and daughters Kim Kilcullen and Lorie Wasilawski; sister Dorothy Ann
Vosburgh; and grandchildren: Emily, Elisabeth and Tyler. Calling hours will be
from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, December 18 at Cummings Funeral Home, John
Street, Clayton, NY. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Vincent
of Paul Church on Kanady Street in Cape Vincent, NY. An additional memorial
service will be held in late spring. Donations can be directed to River
Hospital, 19 Fuller St., Alexandria Bay, NY. 13607.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/16/2004.

Williamson, Clifford J.   
December 14, 2004 Clifford J. Williamson, 84, of Fairmount, died Tuesday at
Community General Hospital. Cliff was born in Solvay and was a 1938 graduate
of Solvay High School. In 1948 he graduated from Syracuse University majoring
in political science. Healso received Certified Social Worker status at the
Buffalo School of Social Work. He worked in several social work capacities
including Veterans' Assistance, New York State Parole Department, and retired
after many years from the Onondaga Probation Department. After his retirement
he worked for Westvale Golf Club and also wrote golf news for the "Leisure
Times Magazine" for several years. Cliff was an avid golfer and devoted a
great deal of his retirement time playing golf and volunteering at golfing
events. During his college years he played on the SU golf team. He was a
longtime member of Westvale Golf Club where he won many club championships and
he held the course record there for several years. He was also a former member
of Auburn Golf Club and won the 1966 Club Championship. In 1977 he was
runner-up in the New York State Senior Golf Championship. He also had five
holes-in-one during his golfing years. Cliff's volunteering at golf events
included of 25 years as one of the directors of the Onondaga County Junior
Boys Tournament hosted at Westvale. He volunteered at several PGA events
including the Senior Golf Championship held in Syracuse, the BC Open held in
Endicott, New York, and the Senior Golf Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
where he wintered for many years and was a member of Bay Tree Golf Plantation.
Cliff was a member of Holy Family Church for 49 years, a member of the
Camillus Elks Club, and a former longtime member of the Pastime Club. He is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores (Dee) Williamson; his nephew Richard
Williamson (wife Dorene); his grandniece Michele Williamson; his grandnephew
Patrick Williamson (wife Heidi); a great-grandnephew Colin Williamson; and
several cousins. Services Saturday 8:30 a.m. at the Tindall Funeral Home and 9
a.m. at Holy Family Church, Fairmont. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee
St. Contributions may be made in Cliff's memory to the Peter Myers Scholarship
of the Syracuse District Golf Association, c/o John Sherlock, 2205 West
Genesee Street, Syracuse 13219 or any charity of the donor's choice. TINDALL
FUNERAL HOME INC
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