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Bartolo, Helen E.   
December 25, 2004 Helen Eleanor (Saturno) Bartolo, 85, of Fairmount, passed
away peacefully Christmas Day at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center.
A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Helen was a graduate of Central High
School. She retired from 25years of service with General Electric Company in
1981. Helen was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother and an
extraordinary homemaker. She devoted her life to the happiness and welfare of
her family, from whom she derived her greatest joy. Her unconditional love and
support of her family serves as a perpetual inspiration and guiding light.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Howard L. Bartolo; two sons, John L.
(Neena) Bartolo of Baldwinsville and Howard J. Bartolo of Fayetteville; two
sisters, Genevieve DePaul of Eastwood and Carmella Rozzano of Syracuse;
grandchildren: Kim Bartolo, Katherine Stepanian and Amy Wirtheim;
great-grandchildren: Sara Bordeleau, Paige Stepanian, and Spencer and Brooke
Wirtheim; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 9
a.m.at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Chruch. Burial
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday
from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St.
Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center, 813 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY
13219.ZDIGNIPIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of
Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Blaise, Sandra A. Cole   
Sunday's obituary notice for Sandra A. Cole Blaise of Pulaski who died
December 24, 2004, omitted two surviving brothers. She is also survived by
brothers George Cole of Dugway and Larry Cole of Pulaski. Arrangements are
with Foster-Hax Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Carello, Elaine M.   
December 26, 2004 Elaine M. Carello, 62, 3585 Rte. 31, died early Sunday
morning at her residence. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main St., Oneida, and 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's
Church, Oneida. Interment: Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral
home, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Cliff, Marion L.   
December 24, 2004 Marion L. Cliff, 76, went to meet her maker on December 24,
2004. Marion grew up in Lyons and Oaks Corners. She later lived in Sodus Pt.,
Fairport and Newark. She retired from the Penfield Country Club. Survived by
her son Gareth (Sarah) of Newark; five grandchildren: Nikkilee Vazquez of
Hawaii; Gareth and Michael Cliff of Brooklyn; Richie Barham of Maryland; Rocky
Barham of Wolcott; four great-grandchildren; three sisters: Geraldine Gardner
of N. Syracuse, Harriett O'Neil of Central Square, Margaret Cliff of Syracuse;
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Mahlon John Cliff, and
missing sister, Betty Jane Arasin. Friends may call Wed. 4 to 7 p.m. at
Schultz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark, where services will be
at 7 p.m. Graveside service Thursday, 10:30 a.m., White Chapel Memory Gardens
in Dewitt.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.
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Ferris, Cobi C.   
December 24, 2004 Cobi Ferris, 11, died Friday in Oswego. Surviving are his
parents, Kaycee Ferris and Edgardo Garcia; a brother, Rene; a sister, Zoe; his
grandmother, Nancy Ferris. Services are Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Hall Newman
Center, Oswego. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral
Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Fitz Simons, Madonna   
Fitz Simons December 23, 2004 Madonna Fitz Simons, 45, of Little Falls, NY,
died Thursday, December 23, 2004, at her sister-in-law's home. She was born in
Germany and grew up on Campbell Rd. in Mattydale. She graduated from North
Syracuse High School in 1978 and at-tained her master's degree in special
education from Saint Rose College in 1986. Madonna was married to David Fitz
Simons on September 5, 1985, and moved to Middleville. She taught special
education in the Little Falls area and later in the North Syracuse Central
School District. Madonna dedicated her life to helping others and always put
their needs ahead of hers. She loved her husband and family very much. She
also had a dog (Sara) and cat (Zippy) that she loved. Her favorite hobby was
to do her gardening in the summer. She is survived by her husband, David Fitz
Simons of Little Falls; her mother, Sandra Teresko of Syracuse; her father,
Steve Teresko of Saint Augustine, FL; her brother, Steven Teresko of Milford,
MA, and his wife Rheta and their children, Alisha, Zachary, Matthew and
Nicholas. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Krueger Funeral Home,
followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church,
both in Mattydale. Burial will be in North Watertown Cemetery. Friends may
call 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd. Contributions
may be made to North Syracuse Early Education Program, 205 S. Main St., N.
Syracuse, NY 13212 or The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park
Ave S., 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Garni, H. Dorothy   
December 24, 2004 H. Dorothy Garni, 87, of Lakeport, died Friday in Crouse
Hospital. Born in Syracuse and resided in Lakeport for over 30 years. She and
her husband owned and operated Garni's Cottages for many years. Her husband
Thomas "Tim" died in 1984. She was also predeceased by her daughter Gail.
Surviving are son Thomas "Tim" Garni of East Syracuse; two grandchildren,
Heather Metrick and Jason Garni; several nieces and nephews. Services will be
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Welter-Price Funeral Home. Burial: White Chapel Memory
Gardens, Dewitt. Calling Hours: Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2649 James St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Gellert, Ann Fonak   
December 25, 2004 Ann Fonak Gellert, 82, of Syracuse, died Saturday at
University Hospital after a brief illness. She was a life resident of
Syracuse. She attended Vocational High School. She was a cashier with Acme
Grocery Store in Shop City for many years andlater worked at Kaufmann's
Deptartment Store. She was a communicant of Assumption Church. She was a
member of the Moose Club. She was an avid crocheter and enjoyed her
grandchildren. Her husband Henry died in 1995. She is survived by two sons,
Henry W. (Wendy) Gellert of Baldwinsville and Richard (Ellen) Gellert of
Syracuse; a sister, Helen Malinowski of Syracuse; three grandchildren: Chris,
Erin and Michelle Gellert. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gang Memorial Chapel
and 10:30 a.m. in Assumption Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling
hours are Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall
Ave. Contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc., 356 N. Midler Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13206. GANG MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Goebel Jr., George H.   
December 25, 2004 George H. Goebel Jr., 99, of Syracuse, passed away Christmas
Day. He was a lifelong resident of Syracuse and retired from Hotel Syracuse as
head pastry chef after 43 years. He attended Christian Brothers Academy,
graduated from Cathedral HighSchool and attended Niagara University. He was
past president of the 25-year club at Hotel Syracuse. Mr. Goebel was a member
of the Nocturnal Adoration Society and a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes
and St. Michael's churches. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Mary
Peltz, and two grandchildren, George IV and Robert J. Goebel. Surviving are
two sons, George H. (Leona) III of Onondaga Hill and William J. (Brenda) of
Dade City, FL; his daughter Mary T. (Robert) McLaughlin of St. George, UT; 14
grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Services: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral
Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. and 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church.
Interment: St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday
from 5 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Guilfoil, Helena S. "Peg"   
December 26, 2004 Helena (Peg) S. Guilfoil, 92, of Syracuse, died on Sunday at
Community General Hospital She owned and operated with her husband the Track
14 Guilfoil's Depot Grill for over 60 years. She was a communicant of St. John
the Evangelist Church and anavid gardener. She was predeceased by her husband
Michael F. Guilfoil Sr. Survived by her son, Michael F. Guilfoil Jr. of
Liverpool; daughters, Patricia Humiston of Liverpool and Roberta Becker of
Syracuse; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson
funeral home. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111 James Street. The family wishes to thank
the staff on the 6 West floor of Community General for all their care and
support.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Hamilton, Doris Stevens   
December 24, 2004 Doris Stevens Hamilton, 100, of Auburn, died Friday in
Auburn. No calling hours. Memorial service: December 31 at 11 a.m. at First
Presbyterian Church, South St., Auburn. Burial: Venice Center Rural Cemetery.
Memorials to First Presbyterian Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Harquail, Lila R.   
December 24, 2004 Lila R. Harquail, 88, of 426 Sconondoa St., Oneida, NY, died
Friday, December 24, 2004, at home. Survivors: her husband, Lloyd Harquail at
home; two sons, Wayne Robbinson of WV and Wendell Robbinson of Watertown;
several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at
the convenience of the family, with the Reverend Msgr. Matthew Luczycki of St.
Joseph's Church of Oneida officiating. Burial in Kinny Cemetery in the town of
Antwerp, NY. No calling hours. Fiore Funeral Home, Inc. 303 Main Street
Oneida, NY 13421 (315) 363-6100
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Hartkopf, Helen Marie   
December 22, 2004 Helen (Steigmeier) Hartkopf, 87, of Camillus, died
Wednesday. Born in Elmira, she worked in the kitchen of Syracuse Psychiatric
Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Emmet in 1983. Survived by a
daughter, Patricia Jane Hook of Pennellville; three sons: Carl E. of Virginia,
Albert I. of North Carolina and Gerald A. of Fulton; nine grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren. Calling Hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Tues.; services at 6
p.m. at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee Street, Camillus. Please
sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Hines, LeGrand   
December 24, 2004 LeGrand Hines, 94, of Merritt Road, Granby, died Friday at
University Hospital, Syracuse. A native of South Hannibal, he resided in the
Granby-Fulton area most of his life. Mr. Hines retired in 1969 as a machinist
after over 22 years at Black Clawson Company in Fulton. He was a member of
Bowens Corners United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his wife,
Charlotte Summerville Hines, who died in 1996, and by a daughter, Martha
Truax, who died in 1990. Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Rogers of Red
Creek and Donna Forsythe of Hannibal; two sons, Gilbert and Allen Hines, both
of Fulton; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 10
great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Rev. Vivian
Summerville will officiate. Spring burial at Merritt Cemetery, Granby. Calling
Hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street,
Fulton. Contributions may be made to Bowens Corners United Methodist Church
Memorial Fund, 758 State Route 176, Fulton, NY 13069 or the American Cancer
Society, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Foster
Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Hurwitz, Joshua Allen   
December 23, 2004 Joshua Allen Hurwitz, 7, of Tiffin, OH, passed away December
23, 2004, at Children's Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by his parents,
Steven D. and Cathy A. (Herrmann) Hurwitz; a brother, Aaron R. Hurwitz, at
home; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Marion Herrmann of Brewerton, NY;
aunts and uncles, Robert Herrmann, Joseph M. Herrmann and Christine Herrmann,
all of Brewerton, NY; Gail and Bob Reichman of Manchester, NJ; DeLona and Fred
Hurwitz and Ilene Hurwitz, all of Deerfield Beach FL; cousins, Allyson
McGeough of Byram, NJ; Rebecca Reichman of New York City; and Cindy Conca of
Long Island, NY. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at
Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883.
Visitation: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral
home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Isham, Bernice M.   
December 25, 2004 Bernice M. Isham, 89, of Lamson Rd., Phoenix, died Saturday.
Born in Syracuse, graduated from E. Syracuse High School and was a Phoenix
resident most of her life. Retired as a secretary in 1979 from Carrier Corp.
Member of the United Methodist Church of Phoenix, United Methodist Women,
Sunshine Circle, and served as trustee and financial secretary. Member of
Order of Eastern Star, Amaranth and Rebecca Chapters. She had served the
village of Phoenix as trustee. Predeceased by her first husband, Donald Post,
and son, Philip Post. Surviving: her husband of 12 years, Charles H. Isham;
one daughter, Marcia Post of N. Syracuse; three stepdaughters: Carlene Gorman
of Fulton and Gloria Isham and Margaret Maxam, both of Phoenix; four
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial Services: 11 a.m.
Thursday, First United Methodist Church, 49 Jefferson St., Phoenix. Calling
Hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main
St., Phoenix. Spring burial: Belle Isle Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
United Methodist Church of Phoenix. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Jones, Ralph E.   
December 23, 2004 Ralph E. Jones, 78, of Bridgeport, died Thursday at his
brother's home in Red Creek. He retired from Oneida Hospital in 1991. He was
an Army veteran, serving during WWII. Ralph was a member of American Legion
Post 1153 in Sylvan Beach. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Jones, and
a son, Gene Jones. Surviving: a daughter, Wendy Jones of California; brothers,
Roy Jones of Red Creek and Howard Jones of Raleigh, NC; two grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday with services
to follow at 7 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga St., Hannibal. Spring
burial: Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton -
Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Kutzleb, Gwendolyn   
December 25, 2004 Gwendolyn Kutzleb, 79, 3988 Route 11, Pulaski, died Saturday
morning at home with her family around her. She served in the U.S. Navy as a
corpsman during World War II. Surviving are her husband Robert; three sons:
Robert, Mi-chael and Patrick; three daughters: Wendy, Catherine and Peggy;
five grandchildren; one niece in Canada. Burial will be in the Village of
Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery in the spring. The Taylor-Vida Funeral Home,
Pulaski, has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Maryinuk Sr., Stephen H.   
December 23, 2004 Stephen H. Maryinuk Sr., 77, of Island Rd., Phoenix, NY,
died Thursday, December 23, 2004, at Pontiac Care & Rehab. Center, Oswego, NY.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Young & Son Funeral Home, 322 Oneida St., Fulton, NY, with a service
immediately following at 9 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Matro, Stephen J.   
December 24, 2004 Stephen J. Matro, 70, of Syracuse, died Friday at St.
Joseph's Hospital after waging a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. A
native of Auburn, Steve graduated from West High School, then served two years
in the Marine Corps. He was a Kore-an War veteran. He attended Auburn
Community College. Steve was employed by New York Telephone Company for 40
years. He was an outside plant engineer until his retirement in 1995. Steve
was a member of Arrowhead Golf Club, the Association of Belltel Retirees and
the Solvay Tyrol Club. He enjoyed visiting with his children and
grandchildren. Steve had a passion for golf and enjoyed playing in his Monday,
Wednesday and Friday golf league with all his friends. He was a communicant of
Holy Family Church. Steve was predeceased by his father, Stephen A. Matro, in
1981 and mother, Marion McMillen, in 1994. Steve is survived by his wife of 48
years, Philomena "Philly" Fantasia Matro; a son, Stephen (Cherylann) Matro of
Marcellus; daughters: Kathleen (Terry) Sprague of Liverpool, Tish Denny of
Manlius, Carolyn (John) Sammon of Syracuse and Jeannine (Michael) Quirk of
Syracuse; sister, Marilyn (Bob) McKeon of MA; 15 grandchildren; several aunts
and uncles; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Holy Family Church, where a funeral Mass will be
celebrated. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buranich Funeral
Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Entombment will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery Mausoleum, Auburn. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Church
Food Pantry or International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite
206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

McSweeney, Gail   
December 25, 2004 Gail McSweeney, 93, of St. Luke's Health Services and
formerly of Fulton, died Christmas Day. She was born in Amboy, NY. She
graduated from Crouse-Irving Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a member
of Catholic Daughters Court Pere LeMoyne, Holy Family Golden Agers and Altar
Rosary. She was predeceased by her husband, John McSweeney; her daughter,
Marie McSweeney; her two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her
sons, Thomas McSweeney of OH and Edward McSweeney of MA; her sister-in-law,
Catherine McSweeney of Oswego; five grandchildren: Thomas (Adriane) McSweeney
of WA; Patricia (John) Arenth of PA; Anne (Kevin) Fox of OH; Daniel McSweeney
of OH; and Mary (Matthew) Paulus of OH; three great-grandchildren: Keenan
Arenth of PA, Nicholas Fox of OH and Timothy Paulus of OH; and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Chapel, where a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Peter Williams. Spring
burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at
Sugar Funeral Home, Inc. 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to St. Luke's Health Services, 299 E. River Rd., Oswego,
NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Michaels, Mark C.   
December 18, 2004 Mark Calvin Michaels, 94, passed away Saturday, December 18,
2004, at Iroquois Nursing Home with his family at his side. He lived 18 years
at Nob Hill Apartments and for the last two years at Altera Summerfield
Village. Mark was born April 20, 1910,and grew up with his brothers Chuck and
Kenneth in Riverside (Buffalo). They had an idyllic childhood swimming and
using their canoes on the river. He graduated from Hutchinson Technical High
School and got a job on the Great Lakes Freighter Octorora as a deck hand. He
continued working on the lakes, earning his way through Muskingum College in
New Concord, Ohio, where he was a member of the STAG Fraternity. He was a
multiple letter winner for track and set several records for the mile race.
Mark started working for Goodyear Wendy Oil Company in Buffalo, which was
bought by the Texaco Company, for whom he worked 35 years as a business
manager. He was a member of DeWitt Community Church, Valley VIPs, was travel
Chairman for the VIPs, was a member of the Institute for Retired Professionals
and the Great Lakes Historical Society. Mark enjoyed reading and traveling
around the world with his wife of 54 years, the former Eunice Jones, who
passed away in 1998. Surviving are his daughter, Marcia Michaels Schneider,
and her husband Carl of Jamesville; his granddaughter, Kirstin Michael
Purkiss, of Cicero and her daughter Nina Purkiss; his granddaughter, Tracy
Karla Fee, and her husband Douglas of Richmond and their two children, Zachary
and Samantha. Services will be Wednesday, December 29, at 10 a.m., DeWitt
Community Church. The family will also visit with friends and Summerfield
residents at 2 p.m. that day at Summerfield Village. Burial will be at the
family's discretion in Elmwood Cemetery, Buffalo. Arrangements are by
Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Donations in lieu of flowers may be
made to Betts Branch Library of the OCPL, 4862 South Salina Street, Syracuse,
NY 13205.ZFERGF
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Mulligan, Jean E.   
December 25, 2004 Jean E. Mulligan, 75, of Liverpool, passed away Saturday.
She retired in 2000 after working for many years as a teacher assistant with
the Liverpool Central Schools. Jean is survived by her husband of 49 years,
Leo T. Mulligan; chil-dren: Mark Mulligan of Liverpool; Pamela Yarmer of
Hobbs, NM; Lisa Haskins of Blossvale; Robin Booth of Herkimer; a brother; five
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday,
December 29, 2004, at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second Street, Liverpool.
Burial: Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Mumford, Richard J.   
December 25, 2004 Richard J. Mumford passed away peacefully to be with the
Lord. Surrounded by his loving and supportive family in his home, Dick ended
his long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Oneida on December 12,
1934, to Agnes (Loucy) and Robert Mumford, Dick lived a full and rich life as
a great father and husband and a successful businessman. Dick met his wife
Joanne in Rochester, and the two were married on March 5, 1957. Returning to
Sherrill, Dick worked for Prudential before joining Oneida Limited and later
was the owner of Sherrill Custom Windows. Active in his community, Dick was a
member of the Oneida Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus, the
Moose Club, the Owl's Club and a parishioner at St. Helena's in Sherrill. Dick
was also a great family man with caring and compassionate spirit and a
wonderful sense of humor. Dick is survived by his wife Joanne; five daughters:
Debbie and John Kemp of Florida, Cherie and Eric Stooks of Parish, Julie and
Bob Sweet of Sherrill, Mary and Gary Bush of Vernon, and Judy and Rich
Sullivan of Sylvan Beach; two sons, Richard and Cathy Mumford of Oneida and
Michael Mumford of Colorado; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Lynda
Mumford of Sherrill; and one brother-in-law, James Klipfel of California; as
well as 18 grandchildren; three nephews; two nieces-in-law; his faithful
companion Maggie and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from St. Helena's Church, Sherrill. Burial will be this
spring in St. Helena's Cemetery, Oneida. Friends may call at Malecki Funeral
Home Inc., 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. In memory of Dick, contributions may be made to Hospice Care Inc., Middle
Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413 or Relay for Life, c/o Malecki Funeral
Home Inc., Box 653, Vernon, NY 13476.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Nichol, Pauline M.   
December 25, 2004 Pauline M. Nichol, 70, of Auburn, died Saturday, December
25, 2004, at Geneva General Hospital. Visiting hours are Wednesday, December
29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Langham Funeral Home, with a funeral to follow at 7
p.m. Contributions to a charity of choice or to Fleming Federated Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

O'Brien, Leo J.   
December 25, 2004 Mr. Leo J. O'Brien, 71, of 49-1/2 Maple Street, Massena,
formerly of Pennellville, NY, died Saturday, December 25, 2004, at Massena
Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted the previous day. He had
recently been a resident of St. RegisNursing Home, Massena. He was born
February 11, 1933, in Syracuse, the son of the late William Joseph and Kathryn
"Kitty" (Warner) O'Brien. He graduated from Elmira High School and was very
active with the class reunions there, publishing their newsletter. He served
in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany. He married Rhoda J.
Wilcox on August 28, 1964, in Elmira, NY. Mrs. O'Brien died March 22, 1999.
After his military service, he attended various technical schools to become an
electronics technician with the United States government for over 35 years. He
first worked with the FAA and then retired while working with the NOAA at
Hancock International Airport, Syracuse. He enjoyed flying airplanes and also
model airplanes; he belonged to the Seaway Valley Model-Aires Club, Massena.
He was also a member of the AMA. As an accomplished pistol shooter, he was a
member of the National Rifle Association and the Syracuse Pistol Club. He also
enjoyed his computer, repairing anything electronic and spending time with his
grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Rick
Gmyr, Massena; a son, James O'Brien, Syracuse; four grandchildren: Joshua,
Zachary and Nicholas Gmyr, and Joseph House; one sister, Doris Coyle,
Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant son,
William, and a sister, Eloise Maher. Calling hours and funeral services will
be held in Syracuse at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Agnes
Cemetery, Syr. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. In
lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to American Heart Association or
the American Diabetes Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Ostrander, Sandra Lee   
December 24, 2004 Sandra Lee Ostrander, 59, of Auburn, died Friday in Auburn.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Langham Funeral Home, 75 E.
Genesee Street, Auburn. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. Burial in Soule Cemetery, Sennett.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Palmeter, Alice D.   
December 24, 2004 Alice D. Palmeter, 74, of East Hill Rd., Munnsville, died
Friday, December 24, 2004. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4 to 7
p.m. at Malecki Funeral Home, 464 Sherrill Road, Sherrill. A Mass of Christian
burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Therese of the Infant
Jesus Church, Rte. 46, Munnsville, Rev. Joseph Kehoe officiating. Burial will
be in Stockbridge Cemetery, Stockbridge, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in
memory of Mrs. Palmeter may be sent to St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Church,
Rte. 46, Munnsville, NY 13409 or to the Lupus Foundation. Malecki Funeral Home
Inc. Sherrill, New York
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Powell Jr., Franklin E.   
December 25, 2004 Franklin E. Powell Jr., 78, of North Syracuse, died Saturday
at Crouse Hospital. He is a native of Syracuse and a World War II Navy
veteran. He graduated in 1944 from Mount Hermon School in Northfield, MA, and
in 1950 from SyracuseUniversity School of Engineering. He retired in 1986 from
the heavy military division of General Electric. Mr. Powell was involved with
many organizations including Andrews Memorial United Methodist Church, the
Rescue Mission, Camp Fire USA, Village of North Syracuse Republican Party and
North Syracuse Housing Authority. He was a Hiawatha Boy Scout Council member,
served on the Camping Committee and was a Vigil member of the Order of the
Arrow. He was a member of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and was awarded
their Chapter Distinguished Service Key in 2003. Surviving are his wife of 44
years, Anita; two children, Douglas (Katherine) Powell of Pulaski and Lynda
(Douglas) Silkey of Severna, MD; his stepmother, Kathleen Vogt Powell of
Burlington, NC; a niece; a nephew; and cousins. Services will be Wednesday at
10 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home. Private burial will be in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 215
S. Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to Alpha Phi Omega,
14901 East 42nd Street, Independence, MO 64055 or to a charity of the donor's
choice. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Rice Jr., Johnny L.   
December 25, 2004 Johnny "Jr." L. Rice Jr., 19, of Nedrow, passed away
Saturday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Born in Syracuse,
he attended Onondaga Junior and Senior High School, SUNY Morrisville College
and the Second Olivet Mission-ary Baptist Church. As a youth he played for the
Valley Stallions Pop Warner Football League. While he was in high school, he
was a member of the track and basketball teams. Johnny lived a full and happy
life. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish
his memory his son, TyJohn Rice of Syracuse; his beloved parents, Monica M.
Brown of Nedrow, Johnny L. Rice Sr. of Syracuse; half sister and brothers,
Alexsis Rice, Amarish Rice, both of Syracuse, and Pierre Reddick of
Connecticut; paternal grandmother, Annie Rice of Syracuse; maternal
grandparents, Wyamon and Marion (DeDe) Brown of Syracuse; a host of aunts,
uncles and cousins. Calling Hours: Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at FARONE & SON.
Funeral Services: Wednesday 1 p.m. at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church. Burial
in Onondaga Valley Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Roy, E. Jean   
December 25, 2004 E. Jean Roy, of Skaneateles, died peacefully on Saturday at
Community General Hospital. Born in Boston, MA, she spent the majority of her
childhood in St. Andrew's NB, Canada, living with her mother Elizabeth and
maternal grandmother Mrs.George Chase. Moving to Albany, NY, Jean worked as a
law secretary and had a career in hotels and travel. After moving to
Skaneateles, several other activities were added, including Hi-Lo Tours.
Survivors: husband Ernie; son Chris Roy; daughter Lesa Campbell of Troy; two
brothers, Harry Sampson of St. Andrews and Richard Hendricks of Caribou, ME.
Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Robert Gray Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St.
Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Calling Hours: Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St. Contributions: SAVES and Skaneateles
Fire Deptartment.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Shephard, Mary Bowers   
December 24, 2004 Mary Bowers Shephard , 76, of Roberts Road, Fenner, NY, died
Friday, December 24, at her home after a courageous three-year battle with
ovarian cancer. She was born in Cazenovia, the second and younger child of
Ralph and Lucy Zogg Bowers. She resided most of her life in Cazenovia, except
for six years in Middleton, NY. She was a graduate of Cazenovia Central School
and received her associate's degree from the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY.
Mary served God with her many talents, including music and teaching. She was
an organist in Middletown and at Cazenovia Village Baptist Church for 32
years. She had been choir director and 25 years as youth leader and Sunday
School teacher. At the time of her passing, she was a member of First Baptist
Church of Syracuse in Jamesville, NY. Mary was a homemaker who loved to cook,
can, knit, make clothes, garden and care for her loving family of three sons
and a daughter. In the community, she was a founding member of the Cazenovia
area Habitat for Humanity and the Cazenovia CROP Walk. She is survived by her
husband of 52 years, Donald E.; three sons: Andrew (Lori), Tom (Ann) and Peter
Shephard; her daughter, Meg (Jim) Foxvog; a foster child, Hung (Nancy) Lee and
their four children; 10 grandchildren residing in Cazenovia and Tiskilwa, IL;
and her brother, Gordon (Lois) Bowers. She was predeceased by her sister,
Helen Bowers Bennett. Memorial Services: Sunday, January 2, 2005, at 3 p.m. in
First Baptist Church of Syracuse in Jamesville, NY. There are no calling
hours; the family will greet immediately following. Spring burial: Evergreen
Cemetery, Cazenovia, NY. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North
Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Arrangements by Richard F. Ayer Funeral Homes,
Cazenovia, NY 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Smith, Edith B.   
December 25, 2004 Edith Barrow Smith, 78, of Fulton, died Saturday at the home
of her daughter, Eva. A native of Belvoir Township, NC, she had resided in
Fulton since 1944. Edith had worked at Lee Memorial Hospital Dietary
Department, Birdseye Division of General Foods and Triangle Dairy Bar, all in
Fulton. She was an active member of Palermo United Methodist Church, Palermo.
She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen Smith Jr., in 1993. Surviving are
three daughters: Sharon DeLong and Eva DuMond, both of Fulton, and Linda Smith
of Allen, TX; a son, Stephen Smith of Lake Oswego, OR; nine grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Palermo United
Methodist Church, Palermo. Spring burial at Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton.
Calling Hours: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 910
Fay Street, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Palermo United
Methodist Church, 11 County Route 35, Fulton, NY 13069. Foster Funeral Home,
Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Smith, Jonathan L. "Juice"   
December 21, 2004 Jonathan L. "Juice" Smith, 48, of Syracuse, was born in
Jacksonville, FL, to Emma L. Williams and the late James Dawson. On Tuesday,
December 21, 2004, in the early morning the Archangels quietly beckoned him to
be with them in their heavenly home. Left to cherish fond memories are his
children: Derrick, Keith and John Smith, all of Jacksonville; his mother, Emma
L. Williams; brothers and sisters: Robert Smith, Carthleen L. Crawford,
Mildred Campbell, Gladys Williams, Ronald Smith, Daniel Smith, Cora Dewberry,
Vera Hines, Sheila Williams and Bruce D. Williams; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Smith, in
1981. Services are Wednesday at noon at Greater New Testament M.B.C. Burial in
Oakwood Cemetery. Calling Hours: Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the church,
1121 South Salina Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Stevens Jr., Julius   
December 24, 2004 Julius Stevens Jr., 74, of Cicero, NY, died Friday in Crouse
Hospital, Syracuse, after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Cicero,
NY, he was the son of the late Julius Sevens Sr. and the late Violet Zollo
Stevens. Mr. Stevens served in the MarineCorps during the Korean War. He was a
builder and general contractor in Cicero for over 45 years and was a licensed
real estate broker with World United Realty, Inc., for over 20 years. He also
served on the Cicero town planning board for many years. He is survived by his
wife, Betty Edwards Stevens; one daughter, Jerilee Stevens of Cicero, NY; one
granddaughter, Alisha Blasi of Cicero; three sisters: Flora Caltabiano, Violet
Aiello and Rose Wossner, all of Cicero; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral
Home, Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rte. 11), North Syracuse, with a funeral
Mass following at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Route 11, Cicero.
Interment will be in North Syracuse Cemetery, North Syracuse. Friends may call
Monday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES
Please sign the guest book at www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Thorp, Betty J.   
December 25, 2004 Betty J. Thorp, 73, Kirkville, died unexpectedly on Saturday
at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Her husband, Nellis H. Thorp, died October
1, 2003. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2004, at J. Homer Ball
Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Canastota.
Calling Hours: Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home, 201
James St., Canastota. Contributions: The family, c/o Charles Thorp, 6367
Brewer Road, Kirkville, NY 13082. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota
697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Traub, E. David   
December 25, 2004 E. David Traub, 75, of 120 Sargent Lane, Liverpool, died
December 25, 2004, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in
Syracuse, he was a life resident of Liverpool, a graduate of Liverpool High
School and CCBI. He retired as exec-utive vice president of Erie Materials,
Syracuse. He coached Liverpool Little League and Senior Babe Ruth baseball and
was a member of Liverpool First United Methodist Church, Liverpool,
Businessmen's Golf League, Pastime Athletic Club and past president of the NYS
Lumbermen's Association. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eleanor
(Foertch) Traub; sons: Craig (Susan) of Oswego, Brian (Marilyn) of Gilbert,
AZ, and Bruce (Mary) of Skillman, NJ; eight grandchildren: Matthew, Jeffrey,
Eric, Laura, Joel, McKayla, Rachael and Emily. He was predeceased by his son
Gary in 1973. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28,
2004, at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second Street, Liverpool. Funeral service
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at Liverpool First United
Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Contributions
may be made to Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego Street,
Liverpool, NY 13088 or Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY
13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.

Williams, Timothy M.   
December 23, 2004 Timothy M. Williams, 47, of Bridgeport, died unexpectedly
Thursday. Born in Syracuse, he was a 1975 graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse
High School. Tim was employed as greenskeeper at Arrowhead Golf Course the
past three years. He waspreviously employed as a welder at Lambert
Fabricating. He was a member of New York State Turf Grass Association,
Arrowhead Golf Course, and coached and umpired Cicero Little League teams. Tim
was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially golf. His
biggest enjoyment was his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, and
there was nothing that gave him more joy than being father to his five
children. Survivors: his wife of 25 years, Deborah Osborne Williams;
daughters: Jessica, Amanda, Kelsey and Haley; son, Timothy Jr., all of
Bridgeport; mother, Jean Williams of Bridgeport; sisters, Toni Thompson of
Cicero and Tami Koster of Bridgeport; brothers, Thomas of Marietta, GA, and
Ted of Clay. His father, Thomas, died in 2001. Funeral Services: 7 p.m.
Tuesday at Traub Funeral Home, 7975 Rt. 31, Bridgeport. Calling Hours: 3 to 7
p.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Williams Children Trust, c/o Toni Thompson, 7520 Murray Dr. West, Cicero,
NY 13039 Traub Funeral Home Bridgeport
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/27/2004.