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Baker, Mark A.   
November 13, 2004 Mark A. Baker, 50, of 213 Donlin Drive, Liverpool, passed
away Saturday at home. Mark retired in 2004 from the United States Postal
Service, where he worked as a clerk. His father, Robert A., predeceased him in
2000. Survivors include his mother, Annette Baker of Liverpool; his brother,
Michael H. of Louisville, Kentucky; his sister, Marybeth B. Frost of
Liverpool; several nieces and nephews. Services will be private at the
convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions in Mark's honor
may be made to Hospice of Central New York.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Benedict, Marjorie I.   
November 11, 2004 Marjorie I. Benedict, 86, of Bridgeport, died peacefully
Thursday at Francis House. Born in Syracuse, she worked at Syracuse China, and
she and her husband Carl owned and operated Benedict's Boat Livery on Oneida
Lake. Carl died in 1976. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.
Survivors: a son, Martin of Cicero; daughters, Martha Bala of Central Square
and Dorothy Hill of Bridgeport; a brother, George Salisbury of Cicero; a
sister, Luverne Neumann of Syracuse; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren;
16 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m.
Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Rte. 298, Bridgeport. Burial: St.
Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Contributions in Marjorie's memory may be made to
Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Traub Funeral Home
Bridgeport
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Bergett, Frank   
November 9, 2004 Frank Bergett, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at
Veterans Medical Center. Frank was employed as a meat cutter at Tannenbaum
Grocery and Super Duper. He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist
Church and was an Army veteran of WWII. Frank is survived by three daughters:
Jean Cady of Louisville, KY; Joyce Andrews of Liverpool; and Deanna Black of
Corbin, KY. Frank is also survived by his companion of 10 years, Isabelle
Travers; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Monday
at St. John the Evangelist Church. Visitation: Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., prior to Mass. Burial: Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Bliss, Charles Everett Stone   
November 12, 2004 Charles Everett Stone Bliss, 82, of Marcellus, died November
12 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Bliss was the son of Graydon Calvin Bliss and
Louise Stone Bliss of Killawog, NY, and Syracuse. Mr. Bliss' father and his
uncle Robert Bliss were the found-ers of Bliss Steel Products, Inc. Mr. Bliss
was a lifelong resident of Syracuse and a graduate of Central High School and
Syracuse University. He served with the Army Transport Command in WW II. He
was the manager of sales for the family company, Bliss Steel. For many years,
Mr. Bliss played golf and tennis. After his retirement from Bliss Steel, he
studied photography at Community College and enjoyed many trips to Montezuma
Wildlife Preserve, the western national parks and Europe. Several of his
photographs were published in Darshan, the magazine of the Sydha Yoga
Foundation. Survived by son Charles Jr. of Marcellus; daughter Bradley of
Manhattan; sons, Peter (Gail) of Brooklyn and Daniel (Lee) and grandson Simon
of Kansas City; daughter, Louise of Reston, Virginia; wife Mary Bradley Bliss
of Skaneateles; and brother Malcolm of Lebanon, PA. He was predeceased by his
older brother Graydon. Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
November 16, 2004, at Baltimore Woods Center for Nature Education, 4007 Bishop
Hill Rd., Marcellus, NY. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Bovalino, Wilma A. (Brandt)   
November 11, 2004 Wilma A. (Brandt) Bovalino, 86, of Syracuse and Cocoa Beach,
FL passed away Thursday, November 11, 2004. She was born in Syracuse and was a
crossing guard with the City of Syracuse for 23 years, retiring in 1979. Wilma
was a commu-nicant of St. Patrick's Church in Syracuse and a member of its
Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a communicant of Church of Our Savior
in Cocoa Beach. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Samuel A.
Bovalino; a son, Samuel F. (Mary Ann) Bovalino of Liverpool; two daughters,
Dolores Bovalino of Baldwinsville and Julia (Donald) Morse of Fairmount; seven
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home
and 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049,
Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Christakos, Nicholas John   
November 11, 2004 Nicholas John Christakos, 74, of Cazenovia and Boca Grande,
FL, died Thursday, November 11, in Syracuse of leukemia. He was born in
Cazenovia, attended Cazenovia schools and was a graduate of Trinity College,
Hartford, CT. He also attended Syracuse University Graduate School of
Business. Nick was founder and president of Continental Cordage until his
retirement in 1987. He was very active in community affairs, having served as
a Cazenovia village trustee for many years. A trustee emeritus of Cazenovia
College, he worked successfully to save the school when it faced financial
difficulties and received the Cazenovia College Community Service Award and
President's Medallion in 1979. He was also a former trustee of Wells College,
Aurora, NY. His concern for young people led him to be an active proponent of
the Cazenovia Youth Hockey Association. He was an owner and president of the
Syracuse Blazers professional hockey team from 1967-1972. Always a Boy Scout,
he helped raise the funds to revitalize the Scout Lodge in Cazenovia. As
president of the American Legion Memorial Association in Cazenovia, Nick
worked tirelessly until the day he died to save, promote and revive the
American Legion Memorial Hall in Cazenovia and its attendant baseball and
softball fields, which are used by the high school, college and youth
baseball. He was elected to the board of Oneida Savings Bank in 1974 and
served for 29 years, the last six as chairman. He was elected to the board of
Oneida Savings Bank in 1974 and served for 29 years, the last six as chairman.
He was also a director of the Oneida Financial Corp. He retired in 2003. Nick
was a loyal alumnus of Trinity College and served as class agent for five
years, instructing workshops at their leadership conferences. He majored in
classics, served on the Student Senate and played lacrosse. In 1992 he was
presented with the Trinity College Alumni Medal for Excellence for significant
contributions to his profession, his community and Trinity College. He was a
member of Theta Xi fraternity. He was a first lieutenant, retired from the
U.S. Air Force, and belonged to the Cazenovia Club, Cazenovia Golf Club, the
Boca Bay Pass Club and Lemon Bay Golf Club, where he was proud to have two
holes-in-one in 2000 and another in 2001. He was a member of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church in Chittenango, NY, and junior warden of the vestry at St.
Andrew's Episcopal Church in Boca Grande, FL. He was predeceased by his
brother Louis. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Harriet; three sons:
Steve of Union Pier, MI; Sparky of Cazenovia; and John of Minneapolis; their
daughter, Conkie Sessler of Cazenovia; his sister, Chrisoula Christakos of
Cazenovia; and nine grandchildren. It is Nick's wish that there be no calling
hours or services in Cazenovia. A celebration of Nick's life is planned for a
later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Memorial
Association, P.O. Box 263, Cazenovia, NY 13035 or to St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, 204 Genesee St., Chittenango, NY 13037. Funeral arrangements by the
RICHARD F. AYERS FUNERAL HOMES, CAZENOVIA, NY 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Cook, Lillian Pasche   
November 12, 2004 Lillian Pasche Cook passed from this life on her 104th
birthday. She was born in Tyre, NY, on November 12, 1900, the daughter of
Reverend George Louis Pasche and Alleta Greene Pasche. Lillian was a graduate
of Rushville High School and earned a degree in music from Syracuse University
in 1926. Prior to her marriage, she taught voice and piano at Cazenovia
College. She was married in 1933 to Paul H. Cook, who passed away in 2000
after 66 years of marriage. Lillian was a longtime member of Andrews Memorial
United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Centerville Chapter of
the Eastern Star in North Syracuse, NY. Lillian is survived by a son, George
P. Cook, and his wife, Susan of Livingston, TX; a daughter, Marilyn C.
Hartshorn, and her husband Donald of Marcy, NY; six grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
at Friedel, Williams, Coriale & Edmunds Funeral Home, 100 Main St.,
Whitesboro. Interment will be in Fish Creek Landing Cemetery. Calling hours
will be on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to the service at the
funeral home. In Lillian's memory, please consider the Andrews Memorial United
Methodist Church, 106 Church St., North Syracuse, NY 13212. Envelopes will be
available at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Corsello, Salvatore "Sam"   
November 12, 2004 Salvatore "Sam" Corsello, beloved father, grandfather, uncle
and neighbor, 95, passed away on the evening of November 12 at his home in
Mattydale, NY. He was born on December 17, 1908, in the city of Colosano, on
the island of Sicily. He came to America as apreschooler and lived a short
while in Hell's Kitchen in New York City. The family then moved to Syracuse
when he was still quite young. They lived on and around Burnet Avenue until
1948. Sam had been married for two years by that time. He bought a building
lot, built his own home and moved his young family to his present address in
Mattydale. He was predeceased by his wife, Martha McEneny Corsello, in 1993
and three brothers and a sister. Sam was a professional musician who played
with such notable local bands as the Dick Kowell Orchestra for over 25 years.
He retired from U.S. Hoffman Industries after working there for 47 years as a
loyal employee. Sam and his brothers bowled in many leagues at Eastwood Sport
Center. He was the last survivor of a family whose loyalty and commitment to
one another was unparalleled. There are no more Corsello brothers. Anyone who
knew him loved and respected him. Survivors include his daughter, Rose Mary
Krause of Liverpool; his son, Julian (Nan) Corsello of Skaneateles; and four
grandchildren: Krista and Mark Krause and Sarah and Steven Corsello. Funeral
services will be held on Monday at 9:45 a.m. in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and
10:30 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Crumb, Kathryn E.   
November 12, 2004 Kathryn E. (Sherman) Crumb, 82, of East Syracuse, passed
away on Friday. Survivors: her husband Charles of E. Syracuse; two sons,
Charles (Nancy) Crumb of Clay and Bryce (Barbara) Crumb of Gainesville, FL; a
daughter, Judy (Robert) Wolf of Liverpool; three grandchildren; one
great-grandson. Funeral Services: Private. There are no calling hours. RUSSELL
H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Fiore, Henry D. "Hank"   
November 12, 2004 Henry "Hank" D. Fiore, 80, loving husband and father, of 93
Ninth St., Oneida Castle, NY 13421, died Friday, November 12, 2004, following
a two-month illness at the VA Hospital in Syracuse with his loving family at
his side. He was born on July 9, 1924, in Canastota, the son of Frank and Mary
Buttone Fiore. He was one of 14 children, and all were born at home. Henry
graduated from Canastota High School. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1943
and participated in the invasion of Leyte Island in the Philippines in the
Southwest Pacific. He received the Bronze Star for bravery and the Good
Conduct Medal. He married Jane Barrington of Solvay on May 15, 1948, in St.
Agatha's Church, Canastota. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary in 1998. In 1952 he and his brothers opened the Medical Center
Pharmacy in Oneida. Henry was part-owner, managed the lunch counter and was
vice president of the company until it was sold in January 1986. Henry was a
member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus of Oneida. Surviving are his wife
of 56 years, Jane (at home); three sons: Douglas Fiore of Bouckville, Mark
Fiore of Oneida Castle and Larry Fiore of Oneida; three daughters: Mrs. Elaine
(Rick) Balke of Geneva, Deborah Fiore of Albany and Sandra Fiore of Oneida
Castle; three granddaughters: Angela and Andrea Balke and Natalie Fiore; four
brothers: Alex (Barbara) Fiore of Oneida; Anthony (Ada) Fiore of Fort Myers,
FL; Frank Fiore of Canastota; and John (Patricia) Fiore of Wampsville; six
sisters: Irene Denero of Oneida; Mrs. Eunice (Frank) Dudish of Canastota; Mrs.
Rose (Robert) Masucci of Garrett Park, MD; Anita Price of Syracuse; Mrs. Lucy
(Thomas) Mirante of Canastota; Mrs. Edith (Robert) Dumigan of Viera, FL;
numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Alphonzia
DeCristo of Rome, in 1974 and a brother, Louie Fiore of Canastota, in 1994. A
funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 15, 2004, in St. Patrick's Church,
347 Main Street in Oneida, at 10:30 a.m., and will be co-celebrated by the
Rev. David J. Orzel, pastor, and the Rev. William A. Mesmer. Burial will be in
St. Patrick's Cemetery in Oneida. Calling hours will be Sunday (today) from 2
to 5 p.m. A detachment from Fort Drum will perform the military honors. Fiore
Funeral Home Inc. 303 Main Street Oneida, NY 13421 (315) 363-6100
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Granese, Anthony "Tony"   
November 11, 2004 Lt. Col. (ret.) Anthony M. Granese, USAF, 86, born February
20, 1918, in Baltimore, MD, died Thursday, November 11, 2004, in the home of
his daughter Kathleen Bartlett of Sussex, NJ. Grandpa enlisted in the USAF,
served 29 years, and fought honorably in WWII, Korea and Vietnam before
retiring to N. Syracuse, NY, with his then wife Marcella. Marcy and Tony were
lovingly married for 46 years. Mr. Granese was a proud 46-year member of
Bishop Curley Council #3717, Knights of Columbus, and past grand knight. He
was a past chapter president. He was a 4th-degree member and past faithful
navigator of the Msgr. Jeremiah McCarthy Assembly and was a member of the
Color Corps. In 1974 Tony received the Today's Patriot Award for his community
service. He served as a St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church's Saturday evening usher
for 20-plus years. Survived by his daughter, Kathleen Bartlett; brother,
Salvador Granese; five grandchildren, William, Michael, Scott, Stacey and
Daniel; and four great-grandchildren. He was loved. Funeral services will be
10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Church, N. Syracuse. Friends may call
Tuesday 2 to 6 p.m. at the Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, 209 North Main
St., North Syracuse. Burial will be in The Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Veterans Hospital.
SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Jackowsky, Elizabeth Edna   
November 13, 2004 Elizabeth Edna Jackowsky peacefully left her daughter
Aileen's home on November 13 to join her husband Sigmund at the eternal
banquet. She was a faithful wife, the devoted mother of Erick and Aileen
Jackowsky; Edna was the well-beloved sister of Tom, Andrew, Mary, Rosaleen,
Louise and Teddi McKenzie; she was a dedicated teacher and the loving
grandparent of Christopher, Daniel and Mari Sinatra, and Nikki and Lee
Jackowsky. With her generous ways, her strong independent spirit and her gift
of hospitality, she supported many friends as well as her family. Above all,
she was a woman of outstanding grace and courage throughout her life. A Mass
of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, November 20, at 10 a.m. in
St. Lucy's Church. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled
by Whelan Bros. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Transitional
Living Services, 420 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, or Hospice Palliative Care
Services, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Kehoskie, Sophie Glowacki   
November 12, 2004 Sophie Glowacki Kehoskie, 84, of Frazee St., Auburn, died
Friday, November 12, 2004. A life resident of Auburn, she was a homemaker and
former employee of International Harvester and Columbian Rope. Survivors:
daughters,Christine Kehoskie and Barbara (Tim) Brooks, both of Auburn; sons,
Stephen P. (Joan) Kehoskie of Auburn, Peter Kehoskie of Elbridge and Tom
(Phyllis) Kehoskie of Camillus; sisters, Pauline Day and Mary Chayka, and
brother Raymond Glowacki, all of Auburn; nine grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
husband, Stephen Kehoskie, and daughter-in-law, Margaret "Casey" Kehoskie.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Plis Funeral Home. Burial in St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Calling Hours: Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 220
State St., Auburn. Contributions to Veteran's Memorial Park at Gillie Lake,
c/o Town of Camillus, 4600 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219. PLIS FUNERAL
HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Lewis, Beatrice H.   
November 12, 2004 Beatrice H. Lewis, 85, of Amber, died Friday at Community
General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a skilled and compassionate
caregiver at St. Joseph's Hospital as a nurse. She also cared for the sick
locally after her retirement. She was a graduateof St. Joseph's School of
Nursing. She was very active in the Republican party. She was also a member of
the Amber Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Amber Board of Elections.
Survivors: beloved husband of 63 years, Thomas D. Lewis; daughter, Jennifer
(Paul) Nagle of Marcellus; son, Thomas D. (Arlene) Lewis Jr. of La Porte,
Indiana; brother, David Usherwood of Florida; four grandchildren: Amy
Czarnecki, Zachary Dineen, Corbett Lewis and Heather Thomas; eight
great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Amber Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at
the funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus. Contributions: Amber Fire
Department. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Lorenzo, Raymond T.   
October 21, 2004 Raymond T. Lorenzo was born on March 1, 1921 in Syracuse, New
York and passed away October 21, 2004 in Nooksack, Washington. Raymond will be
greatly missed by his son, Joe, his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; his
grandchil-dren, Amber, Christopher, Leigh-Anne, Erin, and Zachary. He was
predeceased by his parents; his brother, Joseph, and sister, Angie. He is
survived by his brother, Sam Ruggiano; sister, Rosemary Nowicki, and many
nieces and nephews. He was a Union Carpenter, member of Local Union 12
Syracuse, New York. He was a member of First Division, United States Marine
Corp. He served January 1942 to 1946 at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, New
Britain, and Peleliu. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1199, Silver
Springs, Florida. Raymond enjoyed years of trout fishing and going cross
country in his motor home. His service will be 9 a.m. November 16 at St.
Daniels Catholic Church, 3004 Court Street, Syracuse, New York. His family
would like to thank the Puget Sound Veteran's Hospital for all their care.
Donations may be made to any cancer charity.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Mangine, Gaetana "Tana"   
November 13, 2004 Gaetana "Tana" Mangine, 79, of Warners, passed away
peacefully Saturday at Community General Hospital after a long illness. She
was born in Johnstown, NY, and lived in Warners since 1955. Tana was a
receptionist for L.C.P. Chemicals, retiring in 1984. She was a communicant of
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and was a member of the Altar & Rosary
Society. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Climent "Smokey" Mangine;
daughter, Rosemarie (Brian) Martens of Onondaga Hill; son, Fred (Teresa)
Mangine of Onondaga Hill; sister, Josephine Bisignani of Johnstown; and four
grandchildren: Anthony and Jenna Martens and Claire and Maria Mangine.
Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W.
Genesee St., Camillus, and at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church,
where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to The Central New York Children's Hospital
at University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210 or to Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7016.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

McCall, Helen   
November 10, 2004 Helen McCall, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at
Loretto. Helen was born in Binghamton, NY, and was a resident of Syracuse
since 1954. Helen was formerly employed from 1965 to 1982 at Kmart, Mattydale.
Helen was a WAC and served as a recruiter. She was a member of St. Michael's
Russian Orthodox Church and secretary of the Art Club (F.R.O.C.). Helen was a
seamstress who sewed garments for the priest. Helen was predeceased by her
husband Bussey "Jim" McCall in 1986 and son James in 1963. Survived by her
sons: William of Portland, OR; Jerry of Woodside, CA; and Robert of Mattydale;
sisters, Mary Petriglia of Endicott, NY, and Rose Marie Sipida of Binghamton;
and three grandchildren. Services: Tuesday 9 a.m. at Hollis Funeral Home and
9:30 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church. Calling hours: Monday, 4 to 7
p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Burial: St.
Michael's Cemetery, East Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Meyer, Lynn D.   
November 12, 2004 Lynn Douglas Meyer, 58, of Syracuse, died on Friday night at
Francis House. He had retired after 30 years from AT&T, was a member of the
American Legion Post 1832, a member and past exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge
#31 and the SyracuseCorvette Club Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy,
serving from 1964-1968. Survived by his son, Kevin Meyer of Jacksonville, FL;
two daughters, Tricia Meyer of Liverpool and Kimberly Meyer of New York City;
brother, Paul Meyer Sr. of North Syracuse; and five grandchildren. Graveside
services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery.
Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home,
1217 North Salina Street, with an Elks Service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
Contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY
13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Milligan, Elsie   
"Deal" Milligan November 9, 2004 Elsie Adelia "Deal" Milligan, 93, a lifelong
resident of Phoenix, NY, died November 9, 2004, at St. Luke Health Services in
Oswego. She worked at General Electric Co., Syracuse, and was a part-time
clerk in the Phoenix Post Office. Deal was active in many organizations and
was a deaconess of the First Congregational Church and a member of the
Scutterville Band. In later years she was a member of Pennellville United
Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Charles, and
grandson, Charles Novak, both in 1981, and a great-grandson, David Hill Jr. of
Oswego. Surviving is a son Bert (Barbara) Milligan; daughter, Kathy (Michael)
Novak; and sister, Mary Narewski, all of Phoenix; six grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be
held Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Pennellville United Methodist
Church, County Route 54, Pennellville. Burial will be in Phoenix Rural
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Phoenix Food Pantry, 43 Bridge St.,
Phoenix, NY 13135 or Feed the Children, Attn. Larry Jones, Oklahoma City, OK.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Nimmons Jr., Robert   
November 10, 2004 Robert Nimmons Jr., 80, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at
University Hospital. Born in Olar, SC, he was a member of Tucker Missionary
Baptist Church. Robert is preceded in death by his wife Vernell Nimmons.
Survivors: three sons:Ricky, Larry and David, all of St. Augustine, FL; two
daughters, Bernice Nimmons and Betty Connor, both of St. Augustine, FL; a
brother, Willie Nimmons of Syracuse; two sisters, Vernice Bell and Alice
Crawford, both of Syracuse; a close friend, Lottie Gary; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be held
on Monday at noon at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave.,
Syracuse, NY. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends are invited to
call on Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave the family a note of condolence.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Pauley, Marie F.   
November 9, 2004 Marie F. Pauley of Rte. 80, Georgetown, died Tuesday.
Surviving are children Karen, Charles Jr. and Keith; her mother, Winifred
VanGurp; sister, Jeanne VanGurp; brothers, Grover and Leon VanGurp; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: none. Smith Funeral
Home, DeRuyter, has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Paynter, Jeanette S.   
November 12, 2004 Jeanette S. Paynter, of Endwell, died at Ideal Senior Living
Center on Friday. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Endicott.
She was predeceased by her husband, William E. Paynter, and a daughter, Janice
May Hanson. She is survived by one daughter, Beth A. Nash, Marietta, NY; two
grandsons, Henry William Andrew Hanson IV, Pittsburgh, PA, and William Paynter
Hanson, Carlisle, PA; one brother, Gerald Pipher, Binghamton. Funeral services
will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy in her
memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Endicott, 29 Grant Ave.,
Endicott, NY 13760 or the O.L. Davis Fire Dept., Country Club Road, Endwell,
NY 13760. Arrangements by Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main St., Endicott.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Peck, Arthur M.   
October 22, 2004 Arthur M. Peck, 73, formerly of Syracuse, died October 22,
2004, in Davenport, FL. Born in Syracuse, he and wife Madeline moved to
Florida in 1987 after he retired from New York Telephone Co. A life member of
the following: CWA Local 1123, Tel Pioneers of Amer, Anglers Assoc. of Onon.,
Marine Corps League, VFW, American Legion Post 1468, and a member of 40 et 8
and Valley Men's Club. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
Preceded in death by his wife Madeline, survived by his daughter Nancy Hanlon,
Davenport, FL; son Arthur Peck Jr., Syracuse; sister Alta Quigley, Endicott,
NY; brothers, Charles Peck, Syracuse, Donald Peck, Gettysburg, PA; five
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, November 20, 2004, at Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
4069 Howlett Hill Rd., followed by a reception at the Valley American Legion
Post 1468, 110 Academy St. from noon to 2 p.m. Contributions: Anglers
Association of Onondaga, Webster Pond, 1948 Valley Dr., Syracuse, NY 13207.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Pflugh, Robert G.   
November 13, 2004 Robert G. Pflugh, 47, of 102 Diane Terrace, Fairmount, died
Saturday at Community General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Bob was
born in Jersey City, NJ. He grew up in Auburn and has lived in Fairmount the
past 24 years. He was a graduate of Auburn Community College. Bob was a
registered nurse. Bob served as president and secretary of the Fairmount Fire
Department. He was predeceased by his father, Robert W. Pflugh, and his sister
Kathleen Gaines. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Deborah Bruggeman
Pflugh; his son, Steven R. Pflugh of Fairmount; his mother, Eileen Rombough of
Liverpool. A funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family
Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn. Friends may call
Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairmount Fire Dept. Whelan
Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Reynolds, Thomas W.   
November 11, 2004 Thomas W. Reynolds, 66, of 11011 Legends Lane, Matthews,
North Carolina, formerly of the Valley, passed away Thursday, November 11, at
his home. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #317, former member of
the Sentinel Heights Volunteer Fire Dept., retired tractor trailer driver for
New Penn Motor Express,and a former communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Beard Reynolds; two sons, Thomas of Dewitt and
Jeffrey (Lori) of Onondaga; one daughter, Patricia Reynolds of Harrisburg, NC;
two grandchildren, Heather and Tim; one brother, Matthew (Shirley) Reynolds of
Lafayette; two sisters, Betty (Michael) Polly and Mary Jane (Walter) Mamed,
both of Syracuse; his sisters-in-law, Elenita Meyers and Kathleen Beard of
Syracuse; Evelyn Amidon of Lafayette; Betty Rommes of Colorado; Jean (Teo)
Stuenzi of Charlotte, NC; and Mary (William) VanAmeragon of Locust, NC; his
brothers-in-law, Robert and Edwin Beard of Syracuse. Services Monday 9:15 a.m.
at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. and 10 a.m. in Our
Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment: Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home today from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions: Hospice of
Charlotte, NC, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Rivlin, Samuel   
November 12, 2004 Samuel Rivlin, 96, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Albany,
NY, passed away Friday. He had owned Sam's Army Navy Store for 25 years in
Hoosick Falls, NY. He was a member of the Beth Tephilah Synagogue in Troy, NY,
the Fraternal Order of Eagles and an active volunteer at the Jewish Home of
Central New York. He was married to the late Ruth Summerbloom Rivlin. His son,
Irwin Rivlin, predeceased him. Mr. Rivlin is survived by his son, Allen
Rivlin; his daughter, Sharon Monet; and six grandchildren. Graveside services
will be held at the Beth Tephilah Cemetery, Troy, NY, on Tuesday, November 16,
at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Home of Central
New York, 4101 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13214. Arrangements are by
Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Roth, David G. "Rusty"   
November 11, 2004 David G. "Rusty" Roth, 47, of Volney, died Thursday,
November 11, 2004, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the
town of Sterling. He was employed as a truck driver for Northern Aggregates
Inc. in Fulton since 1996. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1280 in Fulton.
He was predeceased by his mother, Janet M. Roth in 1988. Surviving: his
father, David E. (Carol M.) Roth of Volney; three brothers, Alan E. and Darren
J. Roth, both of Volney, and George D. Roth of Petal, Mississippi; two
sisters, Susan R. Stowell of Marietta, Georgia, and Arlene G. Roth of Fulton;
a stepbrother, Michael Loosen; four stepsisters, Theresa Vescio, Chris
Spiegel, Karen Bennett and Melissa Crandell; several aunts, uncles, nieces and
nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Foster
Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial will be private at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Volney.
Calling hours are Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 910
Fay Street, Fulton. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Schiffman, Dr. William L.   
July 11, 2004 Dr. William L. Schiffman, 90, of Lincolnwood, Illinois, died on
July 11, 2004, after a prolonged illness. Devoted husband, loving father, and
dedicated physician, Dr. Schiffman practiced medicine in Mattydale for 31
years before retiring to Florida in 1977. He subsequently moved to the Chicago
area to be with his family. He was born in New York City and attended Boys
High and CCNY before enrolling in the Royal Medical College in Glasgow,
Scotland. After graduating medical school in 1940, he returned to the States
and enlisted in the Army at the outbreak of World War II. During the war, he
was stationed in the Caribbean, where he taught jungle survival and eventually
attained the rank of Major. He moved to Mattydale and opened his practice in
general medicine in 1946. His devotion to his patients quickly earned him a
large and loyal practice, and he often cared for several generations of
patients in the same family. He was also active in the Syracuse area medical
community and served as chief-of-staff at the former Community Hospital. He is
survived by Sylvia, his wife of 59 years; his daughter Louise; his son
Zachary; and two grandchildren. Services have been held. Arrangements by
Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Showers, Hugh G.   
November 12, 2004 Hugh G. Showers, 85, of Oswego, died Friday. Mr. Showers was
owner of Vermillion General Store and Showers Sales. He was a WWII Air Force
veteran, a member of the Palermo United Methodist Church and the Manatee
Methodist Church in Flori-da. He was a member of the Mexico Masonic Lodge. His
first wife, Avoneil, died in 1991. Survivors: wife, Dixie Showers, Bradenton,
FL; two daughters, Karen (Terry) Grimshaw, Mexico, and Vicki (Jon) Donahue,
Pennellville; four grandchildren: Jamie (Amy) Grimshaw, Melanie (Mark) Hiller,
Kevin Donahue and Crystal Donahue; two great-grandchildren, Noah Hiller and
Krya Grimshaw. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday from Palermo United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Mexico Village Cemetery. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m.
Monday from Harter Funeral Home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Smith, Betty E.   
November 13, 2004 Betty Elizabeth Smith, 81, of Westvale, died peacefully
Saturday at Crouse Hospital. A native of Herkimer, she spent most of her youth
and teens in the Buffalo area. She moved to Syracuse following her marriage
and spent her early retire-ment years in Holiday, Florida, returning to
Syracuse at the time of her granddaughter's birth. Throughout her life she
remained dedicated and devoted to her family, her Lord and her church. She
previously worked for Curtis Wright Aircraft during World War II, Dey Brothers
from 1965-1970 and City/County Planning from 1970-1977. She was a very active
member of Atonement Lutheran Church, a church Messenger worker and a member of
their Jolly Dollies & Gents. She was a former member of the Elmwood Home
Bureau. She enjoyed crafting and caring for her family. Betty is survived by
her husband of 58 years, John L. Smith; a son, Steven J. Smith of Westvale; a
granddaughter, Holly Smith of Westvale; several nieces and nephews. Services
will be Tuesday at Atonement Lutheran Church, 116 W. Glen Avenue, Syracuse.
Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church's chapel, and the
service will follow at 1 p.m. in the church's sanctuary. Burial will be in
White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Contributions may be made to Atonement
Lutheran Church, 116 W. Glen Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13205. Please light a candle
in memory of Betty at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Walter, Leona (Madan)   
November 11, 2004 Leona (Madan) Walter, 87, of Mexico and formerly of
Camillus. Services: 3 p.m. Monday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St.,
Camillus. Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. today at Harter Funeral Home, 9
Washington Ave., Mexico, and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at B.L. Bush & Sons.
Contributions: Amboy Belle Isle United Church, 6190 Airport Rd., Syracuse, NY
13209 or Mexico United Methodist Church, 5306 Church Street, Mexico, NY 13114.
Please sign her guest book at www.BLBUSH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Warboy, Coralyn G.   
November 12, 2004 Coralyn G. Warboy, 94, of Syracuse, died Friday at Crouse
Hospital. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of Julius J. and
Coralyn (Oertel) Gugenheim. She was a graduate of Syracuse Normal School. She
retired from New YorkTelephone Co. and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of
America. She was a communicant of St. James Church, a member of its Altar &
Rosary Society and a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Grimes
#838. She was preceded in death by her husband Burton W. Warboy in 1991; two
brothers, Thomas McCue and Robert Gugenheim; son-in-law, William Dean. Cora is
survived by five daughters: Dorothy Dean of Camillus, Joan (Charles) Greene of
Syracuse, Patricia (Hubert) Minor of Chittenango, Susan (William) Winchell of
Syracuse and Mary Warboy of Syracuse; one son, Richard (Villa) Warboy of
Churchton, MD; sister-in-law, Dorothy Farrington of Solvay; 21 grandchildren;
three stepgrandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; close family friend,
Robert O'Hara. Services: Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral
Home, Syracuse, and 11 a.m. in St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina St., Syracuse,
where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Father Daniel J.
O'Hara. Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling Hours: Monday from
4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street. Contributions: St.
James School, 4837 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13205. Please light a candle
in memory of Cora at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Waterstraat, Mary Lou   
November 12, 2004 Mary Lou Waterstraat, of Cicero, died November 12, 2004. She
is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Presseau, and a grandson, of Constantia.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home. Calling hours: Tuesday 9
to 11 a.m. at 8261 South Main Street (Rte. 11) Cicero, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.

Wheeler, Suzanne   
November 11, 2004 Suzanne Wheeler, 67, of North Syracuse, died Thursday at her
home. She retired in 1986 from Van Duyn Home and Hospital, where she had been
vice president of the Van Duyn Unit of Local 834 CSEA. She was a member of the
Catholic Golden Agers, Bishop Curley Council 3717 Columbiettes and a
communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church. Formerly she had been a member of
Catholic Daughters of America, the Civic Social Club and the Lincoln Cultural
Association. She loved Lawrence Welk. Surviving are her husband of 33 years,
Charles W. Wheeler; three children: Sheila, Edward and Dana; daughter-in-law,
Lynn; and grandson, Conal. Also surviving are her sisters, Anne Hickey of
Medina, OH, and Marilyn DePasquale of Clay; a brother Edward Wolff of
Liverpool; and many special friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9:30
a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church,
North Syracuse, with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling
hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 215
South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to
American Diabetes Association, 356 North Midler Avenue, Syracuse 13206 or to
the Central New York Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 913 Old Liverpool
Road, Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/14/2004.