OBITS: The Post-Standard 1 Nov 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com Fischer, Mary Jane (Dowd) October 28, 2004 Mary Jane (Dowd) Fischer, 78, of New Haven, died Thursday. She was a childcare provider at her home for many years. She was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church, New Haven Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and New Haven Home Bureau. She was an avid bowler. She was predeceased by her husband Harold L. Fischer, who died December 20, 2003. Survivors: one son, Curt (Michelle) Fischer, New Haven; two daughters, Cynthia (Robert) Murphy, Bainbridge, NY, and Lorraine (Ed) Lighthall, New Haven; seven grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday from New Haven United Methodist Church. Burial in New Haven Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. from Harter Funeral Home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico, NY. Contributions: New Haven American Legion. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Fudge, Tahrita Lashea October 28, 2004 Tahrita Lashea Fudge, 31, of 80 Presidential Plaza, went home to be with the Lord Thursday at University Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Betty Ann Fudge; her stepfather Ed-ward Jones; three aunts: Johnnie Mae Fudge, Rosa J. Everson and Cathy Fudge; one uncle David L. Fudge, all of Syracuse. Calling hour will be noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Victory Temple Fellowship Church, 504 E. Fayette St., with funeral services following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Graham, Flossie Mae October 29, 2004 Flossie Mae "Poochie" Graham, 54, of 168 Baldwin Ave., passed away peacefully Friday at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She was a member of Tucker Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed as a customer service repre-sentative at Unity Mutual Life Insurance. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Herbert L. Graham; one daughter, Uhura S. Graham, and granddaughter, Katia C. Osborne, both of Mooresville, NC; one sister, Mary Ann Burwell of Syracuse; one aunt, Wreatha Ross of Syracuse; mother-in-law, Alma Graham of Syracuse; several in-laws; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Groves, Ursula G. October 30, 2004 Ursula G. Groves, 94, passed away October 30, 2004. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at 11 a.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cortland. There are no calling hours. Interment in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. Wright-Beard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Hubbard, Lawrence Roy October 30, 2004 Lawrence Roy Hubbard, 76, of Phoenix, died Saturday. Born in Fulton, he was a life resident of Phoenix. He attended Phoenix High School. He served his country in the Army during WWII and Korea. Larry was a driver for Clark ConcreteCo., Inc. in Syracuse for 41 years. He was past commander of VFW Post #5540 Phoenix and served with the Color Guard. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Fred Wesley Hubbard and Madaline Robinson Hubbard, and a brother, Kenneth Hubbard. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Barbara, and daughter, Debra Hamlin of Phoenix. Services will be private. Burial: Phoenix Rural Cemetery. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Rte. 57, Phoenix, NY. Memorials: Phoenix Fire Dept., 457 Main St., Phoenix, NY 13135. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Lichtman, Jane Glemby October 29, 2004 Jane Glemby Lichtman, 85, died Friday in Fayetteville, NY. Jane's dedicated volunteerism began during WWII, at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan. Later, she was an active volunteer at the SUNY Upstate Medical Center Chemotherapy Department,the Boca Raton Hospital Emergency Department and earned the distinction of being the first breast cancer survivor to volunteer in a pioneer program to help others suffering from the same disease. Born in Manhattan and educated in Switzerland, Jane was a resident of Delray Beach, FL. Mrs. Lichtman, a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun, was predeceased by her beloved husband, Retired Colonel Alfred Lichtman, USMC, in 1991. Survived by her daughter Victoria; son Jonathan (Betsy); grandchildren, Jared and Jenna Lichtman; as well as Valerie and all the many others whose hearts she touched and considered her a loving mother and friend. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Temple Adath Yeshurun. Calling hour from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Temple, 450 Kimber Road. Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central New York. birnbaum funeral service, inc. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Muir, Robin J. Butler October 29, 2004 Robin J. Butler Muir, 34, of Oneida, died Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc. Calling hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. O'Connor, Jeananna Marie (Abrams) October 29, 2004 Jeananna Marie O'Connor (Abrams), infant daughter of Carl F. O'Connor Jr. and Carolyn M. Abrams of Martville, passed away Friday after heart surgery in Rochester. Calling hour: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, at Jewell Funeral Homes, Cato, with funeral immediately following. Burial: Cato Union Hill Cemetery, Cato. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. O'Grady, Deborah Volan October 30, 2004 Deborah Volan O'Grady, 55, of Syracuse, died October 30, 2004, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Syracuse and graduated from Corcoran High School. Deborah was a member of the Fayetteville Garden Cluband loved to travel to Paris with her sister Judy. She was also close to her Yorkshire terrier, Angelica. Surviving are her daughter, Shannon O'Grady; her father, Stuart Volan Sr.; three sisters: Judith Purtle, Vicki (Larry) Zaleppa and Martha Jo (Bill) Heinkamp; her brother, Stuart (Betty) Volan Jr; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Daphne Volan, and her niece, Stephanie Volan. Services will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 1628 W. Genesee Street. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stephanie Volan Memorial Scholarship Fund at William Smith College, Geneva, NY 14456. Edward J. Ryan & Son Inc. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Radder, Doloress M. Sunday's obituary notice for Doloress M. Radder of North Syracuse, who died October 29, 2004, contained two errors. Her daughter's last name is Bombard, not Bombaro. Interment will be Wednesday, not Thursday. Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, Inc., has charge of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Reyes, Joaquin Flaques October 21, 2004 Joaquin Flaques Reyes, 42, of 500 Harrison St., departed this life Thursday, October 21, 2004, at home. He was a native of Cuba. Calling hours are today from 10 a.m. to noon at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St. Burial will be in Loomis Hill Cemetery. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Sane, Richard Joseph October 29, 2004 Richard Joseph Sane, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at home on Friday, October 29, 2004, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, December 14, 1935, to Cecilia M. and John J.Sane. He graduated with highest honors from Northern Michigan College in 1962. That same year he was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, where he served in the 676th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. An exceptional businessman, over the next two decades he owned and operated Best Brand Beverages in Hamilton, New York. He retired to Central Florida in 1983 and pursued his passion for the securities markets. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kissimmee, Florida. Richard is survived by his loving wife, the former Darla Marcellus; sons, Richard John and Aaron David; daughters, Claudia Jo Roedl and Doreen Marie; grandchildren, Spencer Ross Sane and Keating Rand Sane; sister, Nanette Palmer. Services will be held Friday, November 5, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Hamilton, New York. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2004, at the funeral home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, New York. Mr. Sane will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Hamilton. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., Suite 1100, New York, New York 10016 and the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131. Arrangements by Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home, 511 Emmett St., Kissimmee, Florida 34741, 407-847-3188. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Seeber-Benner, Evelyn M. October 29, 2004 Evelyn M. Seeber-Benner, 90, of Fairmount, died Friday. Services: Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. Calling Hours: Today, 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street. For a complete obituary, go to www.ballweg-lunsford.com.ZBALLW Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Sloan, Jane F. October 31, 2004 Jane F. Sloan, 89, of N. Hoopes Ave., Auburn, died at home Sunday, October 31, 2004. She dedicated her life to her family, which includes her daughter Mary Ellen Carr and her husband Stephen of Syracuse; her son Robert Sloan and his wife Ann of Auburn; and her grandchildren Alison and Matthew Sloan. A family prayer service will be held at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at White Chapel Funeral Home, Inc., 197 South St., Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours: Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Snyder, Lillian W. October 30, 2004 Lillian W. Snyder, Rochester, died Saturday. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel and her son Stephen. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Snyder and Brandy Gold of Pittsford, NY, and Richard Snyder and fiancee Rosalind Sedacca of Boynton Beach, FL; grandchildren: Dawn and David Brown; Dr. Wendy and Ryan Gellman; Robert, Douglas, Erika, Danielle and Jordan Snyder; Jacob and Sydney Ryan; great-grandchildren: Lily and Jacob Brown; Sarah and Seth Gellman; sister, Mildred Hoffman of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held October 31. Interment: Beth El Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to the Jewish Home Foundation, 2021 S. Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14618 in her memory. A period of mourning is being observed at 25 Framingham Lane, Pittsford, Monday through Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Parsky Funeral Home, Rochester, NY. For directions or to share a memory, visit www.parskyfuneralhome.com. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Testa, Dr. Janice Hulett Sunday's obituary for Dr. Janice Hulett Testa, of South Orange, NJ, who died September 27, 2004, has been revised. The amended obituary is printed in full on this page. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Testa, Dr. Janice Hulett September 27, 2004 Dr. Janice Hulett Testa died in her home in South Orange, NJ, on Monday, September 27, 2004, after a three-year battle with cancer. She was buried on October 2, 2004, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Testa was born in Detroit, MI, on August 22, 1931, and grew up in Armada, MI. She received her bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. She received her Ph.D. in romance languages and literature, with a concentration in French. Dr. Testa was a Fulbright scholar and studied in Paris, France. She was a professor at Beloit College, Wisconsin; University of Illinois at Champagne, Urbana before moving to Syracuse in 1965. She was a French and Spanish professor at LeMoyne College for over 20 years. Dr. Testa was a member of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Syracuse, and served on the Board of Trustees and as church moderator. She was a social activist dedicated to mission work with refugees in Africa, Central America and Haiti. She was also deeply committed to Plymouth's efforts in becoming both a Sanctuary Church and an Open and Affirming Church. Dr. Testa is survived by her husband, Dr. Daniel P. Testa; two daughters, Elizabeth Testa Licata and husband Nick R. Licata, of South Orange, NJ; and Alicia M. Santamaria and husband Manuel J. Santamaria, of South San Francisco, CA; granddaughter, Sofia Desdamona Licata; grandson, Mateo Daniel Santamaria; a cousin, Rodney Chubb of Westland, MI; aunt, Louise Chubb; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 13, at 10 a.m. in Plymouth Congregational Church, 232 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse. There will be a lunch reception at the church immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Plymouth Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 232 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 10/31/2004 - 11/1/2004. Woodard, Clinton O. October 30, 2004 Clinton O. Woodard, 92, died Saturday at Birchwood Health Care Center. Mr. Woodard was a resident of Baldwinsville for 32 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Roberts Woodard, who died in 2000 and a grandson, Douglas Woodard Jr., who died in 1986. He is survived by a daughter, Lorraine (Ray) Kline of Central Square; sons, Clinton (Phyllis) Woodard Jr. of Pennellville and Douglas (Carol) Woodard of North Fort Myers, FL; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners. Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2004, at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Yates, Kimberly J. October 29, 2004 Kimberly J. Yates, 43, of Liverpool, passed away Friday. Kim had lived in the Syracuse area since 1977 and was a 1979 graduate of CCBI. She had been employed with Hiscock and Barclay law firm for 23 years. She was a member ofthe New York State Bar Association. Survivors: her long-time companion, Filomena DiFulio; aunts, uncles, cousins. Services: Wednesday at 9 a.m. at FARONE & SON and at 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours: Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5008 Brittonfield Pkwy., Suite 300, E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004. Zarnowski, Grace October 30, 2004 Grace Zarnowski, 86, of Oswego, died October 30, 2004. Survivors: husband, John; son, Frank (Donna); four grandchildren: Angela and Ryan Zarnowski and Thomas and David Wild. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen's Church, Oswego. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Nelson Funeral Home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/1/2004.