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Adams Jr., Frank E.   
November 11, 2004 Frank E. Adams, Jr., 71, of Central Square, died Thursday,
November 11, 2004 at his home. Growing up in Clay, he had lived in Constantia
for 36 years before moving to Central Square about two years ago. He had
attended North SyracuseHigh School before joining the Army National Guard. He
was a Millwright at Crucible Specialty Metals, Syracuse for 42 years before
retiring 1992. He was past president of Local Steel Workers' Union Local #1277
and past president of the Crucible Retiree Club. Frank was a Korean War Navy
Veteran who served as a Boatswains Mate on the USS Wrangell. He was a Chief
Petty Officer when he retired from the Fleet Reserve Association in 1994 and
was past president and current member of the AE Sailors' Association. Frank
was also Past Post Commander and life member of Trach-Auringer VFW Post #7325,
Constantia as well as a member of the AARP since 1991. He was predeceased by
his wife of 49 years, the former Virginia Mae Landers; two brothers, Daniel in
1967 and Marshall in 1980; and two sisters, Joan in 1940 and Carolyn in 2004.
Surviving are two sons, Charles Adams and Niza Warne of Constantia and Thomas
and Karen Adams of Liverpool; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Frank Adams; a
sister, Louise Salzman of Liverpool and a brother, John Adams of Clay.
Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2004 at the Watson Funeral
Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square with military burial in
Constantia Rural Cemetery. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Trach-Auringer VFW Post #7325,
Constantia, NY 13044.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Auclair, Hazel   
November 12, 2004 Hazel Auclair, 80, of Oswego, died November 12, 2004.
Predeceased by husband Melvin "Boogie" Auclair. Survivors: two daughters,
Phyllis (Robert) Murray, Marsha Smith; son, David (Brenda) Auclair. Services:
11 a.m. Monday at Nelson Funeral Home. Calling hours 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Culbertson, Thelma M.   
November 12, 2004 Thelma M. Culbertson, 82, formerly of Oneida, died at the
Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility. She was predeceased by her
husband, Walter A. Culbertson, Jr., in 1996. Survivors: Nieces, nephews and
cousins. Services: At her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral
service. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Canastota. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME,
INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Cunningham Sr., Thomas J.   
November 10, 2004 Thomas J. Cunningham Sr., 90, of Liverpool, NY, died
peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2004, in Birchwood Health Center, after
a short illness. Mr. Cunningham was born on June 17, 1914, in Peekskill, NY,
where he lived most of his life, moving to Liverpool in 2002. In 1937 he
received a BA in Chemistry from SUNY Albany, followed by an MA in guidance and
personnel from NYU in 1951. Mr. Cunningham served as a lieutenant in the U.S.
Coast Guard from 1942-1945. Mr. Cunningham was a secondary science teacher,
and later, the director of the guidance department at Mahopac High School,
where he worked for 38 years, retiring in 1975. Tom loved the fine arts,
attending many concerts and art shows while living in Liverpool. Tom was
predeceased by his wife, the former Mary T. Troyanovich, in 1998, and his
sister, Margaret C. Hourihan. He is survived by three sons and their families,
Thomas J. and Susan of Delmar, NY; John A. and Donna of Topsfield, MA; and
Michael J. and Kathleen of Cicero, NY; and seven grandchildren, Meghan
(Cunningham) Tymoff, and Shane, Cori, Ryan, James, Sean, and Dane Cunningham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Assumption Church, Peekskill, on
Saturday, November 13, at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Assumption
Cemetery, Cortland Manor, NY. Visitation hours were held at Dorsey - Carlone
Funeral Home on Friday, November 12, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in Tom's memory, to the Fine Arts Department, Liverpool Central
Schools, in care of Michael Cunningham, 195 Blackberry Road, Liverpool, NY,
13090.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

DeJesus-Pinet, Javier   
November 9, 2004 Javier DeJesus-Pinet, infant son of PFC Jose DeJesus Jr. of
the U.S. Army and Luz B. Pinet of Puerto Rico, left us on November 9, 2004.
Graveside service will be held November 15, 2004, at noon at Valley Cemetery,
Syracuse. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Dombroski, Doris (Chartier)   
November 11, 2004 Doris (Chartier) Dombroski, age 84, of Syracuse, passed away
Thursday at State University Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and worked for
the Huntington Family Center. Doris was with the steering committee and was a
volunteer with the Salva-tion Army. She is survived by her daughter, Delores
Wells; two sons, Edward W. Woodruff and Norman S. Chartier; six grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Georgianna Mahoney and Betty Baker; and a brother, Edward Chartier. Funeral
services will be held on Monday 11:30 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 5
p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the Cardio
Pulmonary ICU, Upstate Medical University Foundation, 750 E. Adams St., CAB
326, Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Doty, Jeanette N.   
November 1, 2004 Jeanette N. Doty, 75, formerly of Earl Ave., Mattydale, died
November 1, 2004 at Rosewood Heights Health Ctr. Surviving are a cousin,
William Webb of W. Virginia and a friend, Raymond Griffin of Liverpool.
Services were private and entrusted to:
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Fede, Samuel Frank   
November 12, 2004 Samuel Frank Fede, 85, of 11 Kearney Ave., Auburn, died
November 12, 2004. He was a communicant of Saint Francis Church and was
employed at Auburn Plastics. He is survived by his wife, Anne Alberici Fede; a
sister, Theresa Eaton; a sister-in-law, Mary Fede; three brothers-in-law,
Bruno Alberici, Leslie Alberici and Gino Alberici; as well as several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Services at 10 a.m. in Saint Francis Church. Burial in
Saint Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cheche Funeral Home, 1778 Clark
Street, Auburn, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be
made in Sam's memory to the Hospice of The Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive,
Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Fiore, Henry "Hank"   
November 12, 2004 Henry "Hank" Fiore, 80, of 93 Ninth St., Oneida Castle, NY
13421, died Friday. He was a veteran of WWII and participated in the invasion
of Leyte Island in the Philippines in the Southwest Pacific. Among the
survivors are his wife Jane, six children, and three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Monday, November 15, in St. Patrick's Church, Oneida, at
10:30 a.m. with the Rev. David J. Orzel, pastor, officiating. Burial in Parish
Cemetery. A detachment from Ft. Drum will perform the military honors. Friends
may call Sunday at the funeral home from 2 to 5 p.m. Fiore Funeral Home 303
Main Street Oneida, NY 13421 (315)363-6100
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Gardino, Connie (Maurillo)   
November 11, 2004 Connie (Maurillo) Gardino, age 84, of Syracuse, passed away
Thursday at the Francis House. She was born in Syracuse and was the owner and
operator of Gardino's Beauty Salon. She is survived by her husband, Tony P. of
Syracuse; one son, Anthony S. (Fernanda) Gardino of Syracuse; a daughter,
Stephanie (Raymond) Kowalski of MA; five grandchildren, Deirdre and Jeff Posey
of VA, Ariane and Clay Porter of NY, NY, Alexandra Gardino of MA, Kaitlyn and
Ryan Kowalski, both of MA; three great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jack Posey
and Maya Porter; two brothers, Vito (Eva) Maurillo of Syracuse, Anthony
(Celestine) Maurillo of Syracuse; two sisters, Pearl Melfi of Florida and
Carmela Alletzhauser of Syracuse. Funeral services will be held on Monday,
8:45 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Daniels
Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 2
to 5 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the Francis
House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208, or the American Cancer Society
of CNY, 6725 Lyons St., PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Hannon, Nettie   
November 11, 2004 Nettie Hannon, 82, of East Syracuse, died Thursday at
Sunnyside Care Center. She was born in Watertown, NY, and lived in East
Syracuse for 50 years. She graduated from Onondaga Community College. She was
a member of St. Matthew's Church. She was involved in church, women's
auxiliary, and senior citizen activities. She was predeceased by her husband,
John Hannon. Survivors: a son, Ronald Sidmore; a sister, Mary Agafonoff; a
brother, John Felice; a grandson, Steven Sidmore; stepdaughters, Judy
Michaels, Jean Hannon Nappa, Joan Woznica, Linda Ballard; stepsons, John, Tim
and Michael Hannon. At Nettie's request, her services will be private. Burial
will be in White Chapel Gardens, DeWitt. Arrangements by Forani & Cline
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Hicks, Shirley E.   
November 11, 2004 Shirley E. Tuttle Hicks, age 77, of Route 11, Pulaski,
passed away Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Loretto Heights Nursing Home in
Oswego. Born in Eastwood, NY she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alice
Robinson Tuttle. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1945. She
married Kenneth Hicks on February 1, 1946. She lived in Pulaski for 48 years
and worked at the Pulaski Day Care for 10 years. Shirley was a member of the
Pulaski Wesleyan Church and the Gideon Auxiliary. She also was a Sunday school
teacher. She enjoyed music, camping, going to Florida for winters and her
family. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth of 58 years; two sons, Randy (Kim),
Robert (Tracy) both of Georgia; three daughters, Pam (David) Crawford of
Richland, Brenda (Gilbert) Worfel of Bridgeport, Shari (Irving) Thurston of
Pulaski; one sister, Sara Hembach; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Tuttle of
Lakeland, NY; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one
brother, James Tuttle. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the
Pulaski Wesleyan Church with Pastor Rupert "Bud" Fancy officiating. Burial
will be in South Richland Cemetery, Fernwood. Calling hours will be held on
Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wesleyan Church. Donation may be made to Gideon
International, PO Box 4054, Oswego, NY 13126 and/or UT Southwestern for
paraneoplastic Research c/o Dr. Steven Vernino, PO Box 910888, Dallas, TX
75391-0888.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Ives, M. Elizabeth   
November 11, 2004 M. Elizabeth Porter Ives, 90, formerly of Liverpool, died
Thursday at Rosewood Heights. Born in Auburn, Mrs. Ives retired in 1970 after
25 years as a teacher with the Bergholtz School System. She was a member of
the Stowell Chapter #495 OES, Cherry Valley Hand Spinners and the Golden
Fleece, Pitcher Hill Community Church and its choir. She is the widow of
Ronald L. Ives, who died in 2001. Surviving are three daughters, Vernice
Church of Norwood, NY, Ronalee Rund of Glenview, IL, and Martha Steinman of
Bakersfield, CA; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services at
Pitcher Hill Community Church, Monday 11 a.m. Burial at Glenwood Cemetery,
Homer. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Greenleaf Funeral Home,
Inc., 503 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse. Contributions: Pitcher Hill Community
Church, 605 Bailey Road, North Syracuse 13212.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Jakway, June   
Sunday's obituary notice for June R. Jakway, of Geddes, who died November 4,
2004, misspelled Deferiet, NY, where she was born. Also, contributions may be
made to Hospice. Arrangements by DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Licameli, Nicholas J.   
November 11, 2004 Nicholas J. Licameli, 84, of Solvay, passed away Thursday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a life-resident of the Syracuse area and
graduate of Vocational High School. He was employed by Syracuse China for 42
years, retiring as a Foreman in1982. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard
serving during World War II. Nicholas was a member of the Solvay Tigers A.C.
for 44 years, the Solvay Hilltop Club, Solvay Seniors, past president of the
Geddes Veterans and communicant of St. Cecilia's Church. He was also an avid
golfer and bowler. He was predeceased by his four brothers, John, Charles,
Michael and Anthony. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the former Theresa
Zagarella; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy and Leonard Slack, of Solvay
and Elaine and Anthony DeStefano, of Solvay; one son and daughter-in-law,
Joseph and Rose Licameli, of Camillus; two sisters, Theresa Blair and Carmella
Catanzaro, both of Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Monday in
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral
mass will be celebrated. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum, DeWitt.
Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to St. Cecilia's Church, 1001 Woods Rd.,
Solvay, NY 13209.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Meunier, Theodore   
November 10, 2004 Theodore J. Meunier, 88 of Rte. 57 N., Fulton, NY. He was
born in Leiminister, MA and had been a resident of Fulton for 81 years. He was
a press operator for Armstrong Corp. and a US Veteran having served during
WWII in the 27th Battalionin Kentucky. He was predeceased by his wife,Margaret
Meunier. He is survived by his daughters, Kathleen (Daniel) Starr of Fulton,
Roxanne Hollenbeck of Lacona, and Diane (Christopher) Christianson of FL; his
sister, Marie Robbins of Fulton; six grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral
home and 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be St. Mary's
Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at
the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

O'Brien, Rosemary Plume   
November 11, 2004 Mrs. Rosemary Plume O'Brien, 98, formerly of the Northside
of Syracuse, died November 11, 2004 at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. Native and
life-resident of Syracuse. Mrs. O'Brien was a Switchboard Operator for
Prestolite for 35 years and retired in 1969. Lifetime member of St. John the
Baptist Church and member of its Altar Rosary Society. Survived by two
daughters, Patricia (Philip) Dwyer of Syracuse, NY, Ann Kneeskern of
Bridgeport, NY; one son, John "Butch" O'Brien of Syracuse, NY; 10
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Monday 10 a.m. at St.
John the Baptist Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. At the request of
Rosemary, there are no calling hours. Contributions: St. John the Baptist Food
Pantry, 406 Court Street, Syracuse, New York 13208. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc.
900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Perry, Evelyn L. (Sullivan)   
November 11, 2004 Evelyn L. (Sullivan) Perry, 86, of Parish, NY, died
Thursday. She was born in Potsdam, NY. She was one of the original eight
public health nurses of Oswego County. She was a communicant of St. Ann's
Roman Catholic Church of Parish, NY. She was a member of the Hastings/Parish
V.F.W. She was a member of the Nurse Corps of the U.S. Army. Her husband
Joseph died in 1989. A granddaughter Corinne died in 1984. Survivors: three
sons, Joseph of Cecelia, KY, Michael of Paducah, KY, and David of Parish;
three daughters, Barbara Olney of Bowling Green, KY, Elizabeth Pidkaminy of
Parish, and Peggy Parshley of Elizabethtown, KY; 21 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine White of Potsdam. Services: 11 a.m.
Monday from St. Ann's Catholic Church, Parish, NY. Burial will be in Pleasant
Lawn Cemetery, Parish, NY. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
from the Harter Funeral Home, 2983 W. Main St., Parish, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Porter, Hazel J.   
November 11, 2004 Hazel J. Porter, of Woodlawn Avenue, Auburn, NY. Survived by
a son, David W. (Denise) Porter of Auburn, NY; two brothers, Henry W. (Bette)
Richardson and Loren M. (Mary) Richardson, Jr., both of Elbridge, NY; a
sister, Anna M. (Glenn) Polmanteer also of Elbridge, NY; a sister-in-law,
Marge Richardson of Skaneateles; 10 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces
and nephews and one great-great-niece. Visitation: Sunday, November 14 from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn, NY. Funeral
Service: Monday, November 15 at the funeral home. Interment in Fleming Rural
Cemetery, Fleming, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Simmons, Lena   
November 11, 2004 Lena Simmons, 92, of Chamberlain Rd., Town of Aurelius, died
Thursday, November 11, 2004. A native of the Ukraine, she was a local resident
more than 80 years. She was a communicant of SS Peter & Paul Church.
Survivors: Daughters Margaret Simmons of Aurelius, Phyliss (Arthur) Underwood
of King Ferry, and Mary (Edward Jr.) Tratt of Aurelius; sons, Theodore and
Joseph Simmons of Aurelius; sister, Sophie Tomachesky of Florida; 16
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her
husband, John Simmons; grandson, Edward Tratt III; and brother-in-law, Paul
Tomachesky. Services: 9 a.m. Monday from the Plis Funeral Home, and 9:30 a.m.
In SS Peter & Paul Church. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling Hours
Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 220 State St. PLIS FUNERAL HOME
INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.
Stevens, Ruth   
Friday's obituary notice for Ruth J. Ryan Stevens, of Syracuse, who died
November 10, 2004, omitted the last names of her two sons, Thomas Ryan of
Louisiana and Robert Ryan of East Syracuse. Arrangements by Forani & Cline
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Thomas, Lily May   
November 10, 2004 Lily May Thomas, 64, of Loretto, Syracuse, died Wednesday at
University Hospital. She was born in Watertown and lived in Florida for 10
years until moving to Syracuse. Lily was a licensed practical nurse for 30
years, most recently employed by Birchwood Health Care Center. She was a
member of Midler Avenue Wesleyan Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband
of 45 years, Lowell A. Thomas; daughter, Deloris Thomas Deering of Syracuse;
son, Charles of Solvay; sisters, Mary Graves of Rochester and Frances Ard of
Florida; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at
11 a.m. Monday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.
Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be
in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes
Assn., Memorial & Honor Program, P.O. Box 2680, N. Canton, OH 44720.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Torbitt, Patricia A.   
November 12, 2004 Patricia A. Torbitt, 71 of Oswego, died Friday. She is
survived by six children; one brother; two sisters; 14 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday 10 a.m. from the Dain-Cullinan Funeral
Home and at 10:30 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Calling hours Monday 4
to 7 p.m. at funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Walter, Leona (Madan)   
November 11, 2004 Leona (Madan) Walter, 87, beloved wife of Daniel J. Walter,
died at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY, November 11, 2004. Mrs. Walter
was born in Syracuse, the daughter of Ross and Jane Ann (Thompson) Madan. She
was a graduate of Warners High School and Central City Business School. Prior
to her marriage, she worked for McClosky and Haylor. After raising her family,
she worked for M&M Realty. Prior to moving to Mexico seven years ago, Mrs.
Walter was active in the Camillus Women's Republican Club, Business and
Professional Women and Belle Isle United Methodist Church, United Methodist
Women, that became the Amboy-Belle Isle United Church. At the time of her
death, she was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church, the Morning
Watch, and the Mexico Historical Society. She enjoyed playing golf, traveling,
and crafts. But her greatest love was her family. Besides her husband of 64
years, Mrs. Walter leaves a daughter, Dr. Gloria Moran and husband Thomas of
Bridgewater, MA; a son, Daniel "Skip" Walter and wife Ann of Mexico, NY; three
granddaughters, Megan Moran of NYC, Tricia Walter of Mexico and Danielle
(Walter) Fuchs and husband Dan of Slippery Rock, PA. Also she had two
grandsons, Jason Walter of Mexico and the late Michael Moran of Bridgewater,
MA. In addition she leaves two nieces, Susan (Hale) Allen of Worthington,
Ohio, and Ardis (Auyer) Egan; two nephews, Kenneth Auyer of Memphis, and W.
Gerald Auyer of Idaho. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday from the B.L.
Bush Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus, NY. Burial will be in Belle Isle
Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Harter Funeral Home,
9 Washington Avenue, Mexico, NY, and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday prior to the service
at the B.L. Bush Funeral Home, Camillus, NY. Friends may sign the guest book
at www.BLBUSH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.

Welch, Elizabeth M.   
November 10, 2004 Elizabeth M. Welch, Rosewood Heights Care Facility. "Betty",
as she was known to her large circle of friends, passed away Wednesday after
an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in 1917 in Solvay.
She married Harry DeWallace who predeceased her in 1945. They resided in
Syracuse. She later married Robert Welch of North Syracuse who predeceased her
in 1993. She was employed by Onondaga Pottery for many years and later the
Scotchman newspaper in North Syracuse. She had lived in North Syracuse until
her hospitalization. Betty was an avid bowler competing in several leagues
until her illness. She was also active in the TOPS program. Betty had a large
circle of friends who enjoyed her outgoing personality. A loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother whose greatest joy was her family, she is
survived by sisters, Irene Edmonds and Pauline Beaver; seven children, Carolyn
Casey, Harry DeWallace, David DeWallace, Richard Welch, Kathleen Rice, Robert
Welch and Carol A. Nichols; many, many grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Fergerson
Funeral Home with burial following in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 215 South
Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. CNY,
441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/13/2004.