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Arnold, Warren Lee   
August 25, 2004 Warren Lee Arnold, "Whitie", 79, of Jordan, passed away August
25. Born in Syracuse November 3, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents,
Warren Arnold and Ruth Eva Couse Arnold, his first wife Dorothy, and two
grandsons. Warren was a retired local 317 Teamster. He is survived by his wife
of 40 years, Brenda Brown Arnold; two sons, Dan Reney and Lee Sr.; four
daughters, Denise Reney, Jeannett Thompson, Janice and Helen; one brother,
Harold; one sister, Mildred Church; several grandchildren. Contributions may
be made to ALS (Lou Gehrig) Research Foundation or Jordan Ambulance.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Brokaw, Edna Hurst   
November 1, 2004 Edna Hurst Brokaw, 86, formerly of Niles and Moravia, NY,
died Monday. She was formerly the head chef at Highland Golf Club, Skaneateles
C.C., Auburn Inn, Pioneer Restaurant and Cayuga County Nursing Home. Life
member of St. Ann's Church, Owasco, and a trip coordinator for the Owasco,
Moravia, Niles and Como Senior Citizens. Member of the West Niles Kitchen Band
and NYS Grange. Predeceased by first husband Harry Hurst Sr. in 1987, second
husband Robert Brokaw in 2000, and one grandson John LeFever in 1980.
Surviving are five daughters, Judy LeFever of Moravia, Ellen Woonton and Anna
(Alan) Jones, both of Skaneateles, Irene Hurst of Locke and Kathleen Hurst of
Auburn; two sons, Harry Hurst Jr. of Niles and James (Dawn) Hurst of Moravia;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Dwyer of
Auburn and Helen Mullen of Marcellus; and one brother, Thomas Dwyer of
Onondaga Hill. Services: Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Thursday,
November 4, 2004, in St. Ann's Church, Owasco, NY. Burial in Owasco Rural
Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Wade Funeral Home, 22
Church St., Moravia. Contributions: American Diabetes Assn., 356 N. Midler
Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Calogero, Vincent "Vince"   
November 2, 2004 Vincent "Vince" Calogero, 73, of West Deadcreek Rd.,
Baldwinsville, died Tuesday at his home. Mr. Calogero was a life resident of
Syracuse before moving to Baldwinsville in 1991. He was an Army veteran of the
Korean War and served with the 101st Airborne Division. He worked as a
self-employed repair and remodeling contractor for many years. Vince was a
member of St. Peter's R.C. Church and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter
#1 in Syracuse. He was the son of the late Fannie and Anthony Calogero. He is
survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Evelyn (Butterworth); three
children, Vanessa, Nancy, and Vincent, along with their mother Jennie Raite
all of Las Vegas; two stepsons, Larry and David Butterworth of Baldwinsville;
two grandchildren, Joseph and Jessica; eight sisters, Grace, Angie, Rose,
Fannie, Joy, Connie, Nancy and Frances; three brothers, Anthony, Salvatore and
Jerry. Services will be 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Peter's R.C. Church. Burial
will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
the Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Chesebro, Norman L.   
October 30, 2004 Norman L. Chesebro, 66, of Earlville, NY, died Saturday at
his home in Florida. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at Burgess & Tedesco
Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, with burial in the Earlville Cemetery.
Visitation Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions: First United Methodist
Church, Earlville, or to the Earlville Fire Department.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Cirando, Marie A.   
October 31, 2004 Marie A. Cirando, a lifelong resident of Dewitt St., in the
City of Syracuse, died on Sunday, October 31, at the Loretto-Cunningham
Nursing Facility. Marie was the daughter of Daniel J. Cirando who died in 1976
and Anne M. (Farone) Cirando who died in 1991. Marie was a graduate of the
Convent School and Nazareth College. She taught in the Diocese of Syracuse
Catholic School system from 1966 until her retirement in October 2002. During
her career she taught at Our Lady of Pompei School, Northside Catholic Junior
High School, All Saints Junior High School and Bishop Grimes High School.
Marie was involved with the Student Council, Mystery Players, Food Pantry and
chaperoned many student trips to our nation's capitol, Ireland, England and
Italy. She was honored in 1996 by the Federation of Catholic School Parents as
their Outstanding Teacher of the Year. She loved to teach and was devoted to
her students who were her extended family. Marie's endless supply of
unexpected quips gave testimony to her wittiness. No one beat her at Jeopardy.
She was an avid gardener and lifelong Yankee fan. Survivors: her brother, John
A. Cirando and sister-in-law Carolyn J. Cirando of Syracuse; her nieces, Lisa
M. Cirando of Brooklyn, NY, Julie L. Piazza and husband John T. Piazza of
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, Jennifer M. Zulak and husband Randall M. Zulak of
Gainesville, FL; great-nephew, Jacob A. Piazza and great-niece, Marella C.
Piazza; and several cousins. Funeral services Thursday 9:30 a.m. at FARONE &
SON, and 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours WEDNESDAY 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Conboy, Helen A.   
October 27, 2004 Helen A. Conboy, 91, of Rutland, VT, and formerly of Auburn,
NY, and Princeton, NJ, died Wednesday, October 27, 2004. She had retired from
the circulation department of the Syracuse Post-Standard and had moved to New
Jersey in 1984. Surviving: three children, Patrick Conboy (Barbara) of
Mattydale, Jack Conboy (Margaret) of Pittsfield, VT, Helen Ann Fuller of
Phoenix, AZ; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
Visitation will be November 5, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on November 6 from 9
to 10:30 a.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. A
prayer service will be at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a funeral
Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church in Auburn. Interment will be in St.
Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Corso, Joseph Frank   
November 1, 2004 Joseph Frank Corso, 58, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away
November 1, 2004, in a local hospital. He attended Avalon Hills Bible Church
and was predeceased by a brother, Peter Corso Jr. Joseph is survived by a
daughter, Kim Owings and her husband Michael of Chesapeake; two sisters, Vicki
Corso of Orlando, FL, and Carolyn Corso of PA; one brother, John Corso of
Syracuse, NY; and two grandchildren, Hunter Lake and Savannah Brook Owings.
Memorial services will be held Friday at Avalon Hills Bible Church at 3:30
p.m. with Pastor Dave Rieke officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Altmeyer
Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Cranfield, Arthur "Babe"   
October 31, 2004 Arthur "Babe" Cranfield, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday.
He was born in Buffalo, NY, and in his youth excelled in many sports. He was
an avid golfer and won many titles throughout his life. His father owned and
operated several billiard estab-lishments, exposing Babe to the game from an
early age where he practiced constantly for free, an advantage that combined
with his natural gifts to produce an unusual talent. In the 1930's Babe
attended Cornell University to study agricultural techniques that might
benefit the family fruit farm in Hudson, NY. His studies were cut short when
he accepted an offer to tour the country performing billiard exhibitions,
which he did for the next five years. Babe has won many titles during his
career and has the distinction of being the only billiard player in history to
have won the U.S. Junior Championship at 15 years old, the U.S. Amateur
Championship three consecutive times (1938, 1939, 1940), and the World's
Professional Championship in 1964. He was inducted into the Billiard Congress
of America Hall of Fame in 1997, and is also a member of the Syracuse Sports
Hall of Fame. He served in the Air Force during World War II after which he
worked for the Muzak Corp. (formerly Davis Distribution) for the next 40
years, becoming Vice President of Sales. Babe and longtime friend Lawrence Moy
have written two books about billiards, The Straight Pool Bible and Essential
Pool. Survivors: Ruth Fish, his wife of 64 years; sons, Lawrence (Mary) and
Gary (Lori); grandchildren, David (Jessica) and Kelley, Zachary and John; two
step-grandchildren, Jason and Eric Dean; and step-great-granddaughter
Dominique Barrett. No calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience
of the family. Contributions may be made to the Syracuse Young American
Bowling Alliance (YABA) Scholarship Fund, in care of Becky McNally, 111
Cornell Ave., Syracuse, NY 13207. If you wish to send a note of condolence,
please visit www.burnsgarfield.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Czolowski, Stanley F.   
October 28, 2004 Stanley F. Czolowski, 83, of Oakland, CA, died Thursday,
October 28, 2004. Survivors: two sons, Stanley of Utah and Raymond of
Constantia; four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Nicpon Funeral
Home, 235 State St., Auburn. Calling hour from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the
services.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

DeLongo, Alia (Burrei)   
October 30, 2004 Alia (Burrei) DeLongo, passed away Saturday at Community
General Hospital. She was born in Northern Italy on May 18, 1912. Alia worked
many years for the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Army.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank, who died in 1976. Alia is survived
by two daughters, Jeannette Maheu DeLongo and Frances Fowler of Palm Harbor,
Florida; six grandchildren, Martha Fowler and Susan Gregory of Pennsylvania,
James Fowler and Michael Fowler of Washington, Sharon Rohrbacker of
California, Alyssa Matthews of Arkansas; and 10 great-grandchildren. Donations
may be made in Alia's name to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W.
Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204. A Memorial Mass will be announced at a
later date. There are no calling hours. Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, Solvay is
in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.
Dowd, Maurice E.   
October 31, 2004 Mr. Maurice E. Dowd, 98, formerly of Union Springs, NY,
passed away at the home of his son. Surviving are his son, Robert E. Dowd and
his wife Debra of Sherwood, NY; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Services Thursday at 11 a.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South
Street, Auburn, NY. Interment will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union
Springs, NY. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Southern Cayuga Instant Aid.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Duncan, Irene M.   
November 2, 2004 Irene M. Duncan, 84, of The Valley, died Tuesday at Community
General Hospital. She was born in Mandal, Norway. She was a member of St.
Paul's United Methodist Church. She loved her family and her summer home on
Twitchell Lake. Irene is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert E. Duncan
Sr.; two sons, Robert E. Duncan Jr. and Bruce Duncan, both of Hamilton; one
sister, Thelma Smeds of Whiting, NJ; five grandchildren, Kelly Metzger, Todd
Duncan, Suzanne Morgan, Reeley Duncan, and Jennifer Duncan; six
great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
her brother, Dolf Mortensen. Services: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Calling hours
Friday, 4 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street.
Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East
Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Please light a candle in memory of Irene at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Farley, Gerald D.   
October 30, 2004 Gerald D. Farley, 91, of Bernardine Apts., Syracuse, died
Saturday at his home. He is survived by his sister, Cora "Corkey" Shuster of
Mattydale; nieces and nephews. Services are private. Contributions may be made
to the Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department, 113 Malden Road, Mattydale, NY
13211.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Frye, Christopher Wilson   
October 31, 2004 Christopher Wilson Frye, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away
on Sunday at age 89. He was born in Aurora, NY, and attended Syracuse
University College of Forestry. Mr. Frye was owner of Mac-Law Tool and
Aircraft Parts Corp. He was a member of the Century Club, and Onondaga Golf
and Country Club, and Pinnacle Peak Country Club. Mr. Frye is survived by his
loving wife of 54 years, Elaine; his daughter, Mary Schwartz of Hamilton,
Ohio; his sons, Robert E. of Manhattan, Daniel M. of Syracuse, Joseph T. of
Charlotte, NC, and adopted son, Thomas C. of Liverpool; nine grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at the
residence. The family suggests memorial donations to the American Red Cross,
6135 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85015, or The Salvation Army, 2701 E.
Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Pinnacle
Peak Mortuary, Scottsdale.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Hammond, Howard M.   
October 29, 2004 Howard M. Hammond, 61, of Oriskany Falls, formerly of
Brookfield, died at his home. Services: Graveside on Saturday at 11 a.m. at
the Graham Cemetery, Hubbardsville. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home of
Madison. Donations to the family, in care of Shirley Hammond, P.O. Box 537,
Oriskany Falls, NY 13425.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Jacopelle, Samuel   
November 1, 2004 Samuel Jacopelle, 92, of Fayetteville, died Monday at
Stonehedge Nursing Home in Rome, NY. He was a co-owner of Netti Wholesale Co.
and the owner of William's Grocery Store. He was also manager of the deli
department at Leo's Big "M"Market. He was born in Frankfort, NY. He was
predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Lena, who died in 2003. Survivors: two
daughters, Ann (Carl) Cartini of Fayetteville, and JoEllen (Thomas) Wilson of
Kirkville; two sons, Michael (Anna) Jacopelle and Leonard Jacopelle, both of
East Syracuse; one sister, Nancy D'Lorenzo of Camillus; two brothers, Joseph
of East Syracuse and Leonard of Herkimer; 12 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren. Services: 8:30 a.m. Friday, November 5, at Forani & Cline
Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church. Calling hours Thursday 4 to
7 p.m. at the funeral home, 206 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Jasinski, Josephine Pauline   
November 1, 2004 Josephine Pauline Matejcik Jasinski, 79, of Syracuse, passed
away on Monday after a long illness. Pauline "Pinka" was born February 23,
1925, in Edwards, NY, and lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. She was
a homemaker and also worked for five years at General Electric. While her
children were young, she was an active member of the Sacred Heart Mothers
Club. Pauline was an avid bowler in the Ladies Victory League and enjoyed
fishing and spending time at her camp at Port Ontario. Survivors: her devoted
husband of 56 years, Matthew "Mickey"; a son, Michael (Ellen) of Hyattsville,
MD; a daughter, Michele Blust (Paul) of Jamesville; a daughter, Linda Palmer
(Jerry) of Raleigh, NC; one sister, Anna Hurley of Gouverneur; and six
grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL
HOME and 10 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment:
Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes. Friends may call on the family from 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday and 8:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home, 1320 W.
Genesee St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Johnson, George L.   
November 1, 2004 George L. Johnson, 80, of North Syracuse, NY, passed away
Monday at Birchwood Health Care Center, Liverpool, NY. He was born in
Herkimer, NY, and raised and educated in Ilion, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy
during WWII, and was honor-ably discharged as an Aviation Chief Machinist's
Mate in January, 1946. He graduated in 1950 from RPI with a B.S. degree in
Electrical Engineering. He was employed by General Electric for over 39 years,
before retiring in March, 1989. He was a member of IEEE and Elfun. George and
the former Merle L. Ammann of Rome, NY, were married in First Methodist Church
in Syracuse, NY, in June 1955. George was the son of the late George and Ada
Johnson. He was also predeceased by his brother Robert Johnson. He is survived
by his wife of 49 years, Merle; his three children, Lauren of North Syracuse,
Alan of Baldwinsville, and Sharon Johnson of Melbourne, FL; his
daughter-in-law, Christine Johnson; and his four grandchildren, Emily, Sarah,
Rebecca, and William Johnson. A private memorial gathering will be held for
the immediate family at Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Calling hours
will be private. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Stokes, NY. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to either the
Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204, or
Birchwood Patients Council, 4800 Bear Rd., Liverpool 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Kelley, James M.   
October 26, 2004 James M. Kelley, 55, of Syracuse, died October 26, 2004.
Survived by his mother, Pauline; sister, Patty Rehkugler; three sons, Michael,
Robert and Christopher, all of Nashville, TN. Burial will be private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

LaForce, Paul W.   
October 31, 2004 Paul W. LaForce, 66, of Baldwinsville, formerly of Cicero,
died Sunday. Born in Syracuse, he was a member of Local-527 Sheet Metal
Workers International Union, and employed with Carrier Corporation for 43
years, retiring in 1999. Mr. LaForce was a college and high school basketball
referee, and an IAABO 25-year member of Board 38. He played softball and
enjoyed playing golf in the Greenview Country Club league. He was a volunteer
with the Cicero Volunteer Fire Department and an avid Syracuse University
football and basketball fan. Mr. LaForce was a veteran of the Army. He was
predeceased by his wife, B. Elsbeth (Satzinger) LaForce who died in 1982,
parents, Oscar and Sadie (Owen) LaForce, his brothers, Owen and Arthur
LaForce, and by his sisters Alta Gillette and Mildred Sammons. He is survived
by daughters, Deanna LaForce of North Syracuse and Michaela LaForce Giangiobbe
and her husband Tony of Cazenovia; a granddaughter, MaryRose Giangiobbe; a
brother, Dean (Shirley) LaForce of Binghamton; and his sister, Gail (Ace)
Stewart of Leesburg, FL; sisters-in-law, Floy LaForce of E. Syracuse and
Evalyn LaForce of Oswego; and friends, Bob and Sharon Krause, Bruce and Donna
Evans. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m Thursday, November 4, 2004, at Maurer
Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. A memorial service
and burial will be held in Parish at a time to be announced in the spring.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, E.
Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Loveless, Evelyn K.   
November 1, 2004 Evelyn Kerwood Loveless, 82, of Baldwinsville, died Monday at
her home. She was born in Troy and lived in Baldwinsville since 1936. Evelyn
was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, a member of the VFW Post 153
Auxiliary, a member of the Canton Woods Senior Center, and a volunteer for
Meals on Wheels. Survivors: her husband of 64 years, Harley S. Loveless; a
daughter, Linda L. (Wilfred) Bushnoe of Baldwinsville; three sons, Robert W.
(Barbara) of Fort Pierce, FL, Raymond J. (Patti) of Baldwinsville and Richard
H. (Sandy) of Port Byron; a brother, William R. (Betty) Kerwood of
Baldwinsville; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Falardeau Funeral Home,
Baldwinsville, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial,
Riverview Cemetery, Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home, 93 Downer Street. Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North
Street, Liverpool, NY 13088-6148, or the Humane Society of CNY, 4915 W. Taft
Road, Liverpool, NY 13088. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Newman, Charlotte E. (Friend)   
Newman November 1, 2004 Charlotte E. (Friend) Newman, 99, of Syracuse, and
formerly of Park Terrace at Radisson, passed away Monday at Syracuse Home
Association, Baldwinsville. She was a lifelong Syracuse area resident. She was
predeceased by her husband Ed-ward, who died in 1993. Mrs. Newman retired in
1976 as a secretary and bookkeeper for Syracuse Masons Temple. She was past
president of McKinley Elementary School Mothers Club of Syracuse. Survived by
her three daughters, Mary Golmer of Fairmount, Joan Fritz of Charlotte, NC,
and Nancy Newman of Fayetteville; one son William (Clara) Newman of
Bridgeport; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Services are private. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. Burial will be in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

O'Donaghy, Joseph Paul   
October 28, 2004 Joseph Paul O'Donaghy, 71, of Houston, TX, and formerly of
Syracuse, died October 28. He moved to Houston to make a living as an
electrician. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Dolores; a sister, Joan
Schultz; special friends, Donald and Yvonne Gority and Mary Porter. Services
are in Houston and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.
O'Neil, William F.   
November 1, 2004 William F. O'Neil, 75, of Oswego, died Monday. He was a
member of Painters' Local #38. Survived by his sister, Nancy Fatiga, and a
brother, Don O'Neil. Funeral services Friday at 9 a.m. from St. Peter's
Church. Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 7
p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Osinski, James J.   
Tuesday's obituary notice for James J. Osinski, of Syracuse, who died November
1, 2004, omitted his mother's last name, Laura Pulaski Osinski. Arrangements
by Welter-Price Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Parkerson, Jane Elizabeth   
October 31, 2004 Jane Elizabeth Parkerson, 87, died Sunday at Van Duyn. Born
in Tiffin, Ohio, she was the widow of George Parkerson, who died in 1975. She
was a secretary at Hutchings Psychiatric Center and formerly worked at S.U.
Mrs. Parkerson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Syracuse. A sister
and brother-in-law, Patricia and Bob Croll of Oldsmar, FL, survive her.
Memorial service 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Syracuse.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Peery, Robert J.   
November 2, 2004 Robert J. Peery, age 73, of Camillus, formerly of Liverpool,
passed away Tuesday at VanDuyne Home. A native of NJ, he graduated from
Gettysburg College and Rutgers University. He served in the Army as a
lieutenant during peacetime. Bob was transferred to Syracuse from NYC by MONY
and worked here as a life underwriter and was elected president of the NY
Underwriters Association. Bob's passion was music, and he sang with the
Syracuse Oratorio Society, his church choir, and various other sacred music
groups. When he retired in 1994, he joined Literacy Volunteers and taught
English as a Second Language. He also volunteered at WCNY, reading the
newspaper on the air to the blind. Bob was an active member of the United
Methodist Church, serving as a prayer partner with the pastor and as guitar
player for the Vesper Service. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lois; a
daughter, Sarah (Ian) Clements of Alexandria, VA; a daughter, Gretchen
(Maurice) DeLorenzo of Camillus; a son, Owen (Jean-Jacques) of Philadelphia,
PA; a granddaughter, Olivia DeLorenzo; and two brothers in NJ, James and
Richard. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on November 4, at Christ
Community United Methodist Church on Stiles Rd., and a memorial service will
follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ
Community UMC Roof Fund, or the Alzheimer's Assoc. of CNY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Pingryn, Ann   
November 1, 2004 Ann Derevenko Pingryn, 85, died Monday, November 1, 2004. A
life resident of Auburn, she was a former employee of General Electric,
Auburn, member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, and St. Marian Sisterhood.
Survivors: her daughter, Sandra (Clair) Hildebrant of Lilburn, GA; sons,
Nicholas (Elizabeth) Pingryn Jr. of Auburn and David (Judy) Pingryn of Becket,
MA; her brother, Joseph Derevenko of Weedsport; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Nicholas,
her granddaughter Christine, and brother Alex Derevenko. Services: 9 a.m.
Friday, from the Plis Funeral Home, and 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Orthodox
Church. Burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Half Acre. Friends may call Thursday
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 220 State St., Auburn. Contributions to
St. Nicholas Church Renovation Fund. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.

Smith, Harriet Florczyk   
October 31, 2004 Harriet Florczyk Smith, 89, formerly of Syracuse, died
Sunday, October 31, 2004, in Bradenton, FL. She was predeceased by her husband
William in 1977 and a daughter Harriet Pelon in 1995. Surviving are her six
children and spouses, Mary Frances Kuhl of Constantia, Margaret and Stanley
Albansky of Spring Hill, FL, Katherine and Martin Norton of DeRuyter, Laura
Smith-McKenna of Walnut Creek, CA, William and Joan Smith of Bradenton, FL,
and Frank Joseph Smith of Mill Valley, CA; a son-in-law, Walter Pelon; 19
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A
Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2004, in St.
Vincent de Paul Church, corner of Hawley and Vine St., Syracuse. Contributions
may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Vincent de Paul's Church Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/3/2004.