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Azzarelli, Ethel Mead   
November 11, 2004 Ethel Mead Azzarelli, 95, of Rochester, formerly of Owasco,
died November 11. Visiting hours 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Langham Funeral
Home, 75 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel
Baptist Church, Letchworth St., Owasco. Donations: Finger Lakes SPCA, 41 York
St., Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Bardou, Esther G. Fish Arnold   
Arnold Bardou November 14, 2004 Esther G. Fish Arnold Bardou, 62, of E.
Syracuse, passed away on Sunday. She is survived by her four sons, Roy,
Justin, Wade, and David; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, David and Rick Fish;
and three sisters, Linda Purcell, Joyce Nelson and Nancy Price. Services will
be held on Wednesday, November 17 at 8 p.m. at the DeWitt Memorial Funeral
Home. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service at the
funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Byers, Clinton C.   
November 8, 2004 Clinton C. Byers, 78, a longtime resident of Syracuse, passed
away November 8, 2004. Mr. Byers was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College
in Emmitsburg, MD. He worked as a reporter for the Geneva Times, and as an
editorial writer for the yracuse Herald Journal. Mr. Byers served as a speech
writer for former Mayor Lee Alexander for 16 years. He also worked in Albany
for former Governor Mario Cuomo and for Senator Nancy Lorraine Hoffman. Mr.
Byers was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He
is survived by a daughter, Jeri D. Byers of Anchorage, Alaska. Friends may
call Thursday, November 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Edward J. Ryan & Son
Funeral Home, 1628 W. Genesee St. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Edward J. Ryan & Son
Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Carroll, Mildred T.   
September 20, 2004 Services for Mildred Carroll, 84, of Central Square, who
died on September 20, 2004, will be 10 a.m. November 20, 2004 at St. Michael's
Church, Central Square. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. November 19 at the
Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square. Contrtibutions to
Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Clark, Anna F.   
November 12, 2004 Anna F. Clark, 79, of Sherburne, NY, died Friday. Services:
2 p.m. Sunday at the Faith Baptist Tabernacle Church, Sherburne.
Contributions: Hospice of Chenango County, Norwich, NY, or Hospice and
Palliative Care, New Hartford, NY. Arrangements by Burgess & Tedesco Funeral
Home, 10 South Main St., Sherburne, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Diefendorf, Donald Laurence   
Diefendorf November 11, 2004 Donald Laurence Diefendorf, 66, of East Syracuse,
died peacefully in Syracuse on Thursday, November 11. He is survived by his
wife, Roswitha Partsch Diefendorf; his daughter, Elke (Scott) Tucker of
Lafayette, Colorado; his mother, Ruth A. Diefendorf; brothers, Willis A. and
Arthur A. of Cazenovia, Peter I. of Canastota, and Andrew F. of Tecumseh,
Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Don, as he was known by family and
friends, was a bible scholar, and is most remembered for his sense of humor
and his love of music, particularly singing and theater. Born in Syracuse, he
grew up in Cazenovia, attended South Kent School (CT), and graduated from
Cazenovia Central School and The RCA Institute in New York City. He had been a
member of Toastmasters, Cazenovia, Cavac Ambulance Corps, and a lifelong
member of Willow Bank Yacht Club where he was Race Chairman. Don was a
F.&A.M., High Priest, Owahgena Chapter Chapter, RAM, 2004 Central City Council
R & SM, Liverpool, NY, Norwich Commandery #46, Knights Templiar AASR, Southern
Jurs and Arabia Shrine, Houston, TX. He was past Patron, Newowahga Chapter,
O.E.S. He was employed by The Decca Companies, Ltd., for 23 years and lived
for many years in the Bahamas and, later, in Houston, TX. He retired in 2003
from Marconi, America. A lifelong Episcopalian, he was a communicant, lay
reader and choir member of the Church of The Saviour, Syracuse. Masonic
services will be conducted Friday, November 19, 7 p.m. at the Richard F. Ayer
Funeral Home. Memorial services are scheduled for Sunday, November 21, 1:30
p.m., at Church of The Saviour, James Street, Syracuse, NY. Those wishing to
make contributions in Don's memory may send them to The Vicar's Discretionary
Fund, Church of The Saviour, 437 James St., Syracuse, 13203, or to The Masonic
Hospital Research Fund, Utica. Funeral arrangements by the RICHARD F. AYER
FUNERAL HOMES, CAZENOVIA, NY. 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Dillon, Eleanor E.   
November 11, 2004 Graveside services for Eleanor E. Dillon, 92, formerly of
Chittenango, who died Thursday in Melbourne, FL, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in
Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. Chittenango 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Groat, Jane   
November 4, 2004 Mrs. Robert A. Groat, nee Jane Brewster Durston, of East
Lyme, born December 8, 1906, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Jessie Brummelkamp
and Alfred Howlett Durston, died in Niantic on Thursday, November 4, 2004 She
attended Miss Porter's School in Farmington from 1921 to 1925. She married
Lewis P. Smith, Jr., of Syracuse, who died in 1951. She married Robert Andrews
Groat in 1953; he died in 1987. She had two daughters, Barbara Smith
Day-Schoen of Steamboat Springs, CO and Janet Smith Wickersham, who died April
2004, and a stepdaughter, Gretchen Groat Blake of Shelton. Mrs. Groat lived in
Syracuse for 54 years and moved to New York City and Old Black Point, CT, in
1961. For many years Mrs. Groat spent her winters in Santa Barbara, CA, and
was a member of the Birnham Wood Golf Club. While residing at Old Black Point,
she was for many years a member of the Old Lyme Beach Club and St. Ann's
Church in Old Lyme. She is survived by her two daughters, and their husbands,
Stan Schoen and Brian Blake; two granddaughters and their husbands, Barbara
Durston Follett and William Follett of Wilton and Jane Chase Nygren and
Stephen Nygren of Ledyard; a grandson, Brian Andrews Blake of New York City
and two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Branch Follett and Jane Brewster Durston
Follett Memorials may be made to the Old Black Point Association Memorial
Fund, c/o Barbara Brown, 158 Black Point Road, Niantic, CT 06357 or St. Ann's
Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371 or Hospice of
Southeastern, CT, 179 Gallivan Lane, Uncasville, CT 06382. To send an online
condolence, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Jackson, Madison   
November 12, 2004 Funeral services for Mr. Madison Jackson, 83, of Auburn,
Alabama, will be held Wednesday, November 17, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of
Peterson and Williams Funeral Home with interment in Westview Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Jackson; three daughters; six
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Jefferson Jr., Sigmund   
November 11, 2004 Sigmund Jefferson, Jr., infant son of Sigmund Jefferson and
Tamieca Jones of Syracuse, died Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Graveside
services Wednesday 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Keyes, Nancy C.   
November 15, 2004 Nancy C. Keyes, 61, of Cicero, died Monday at University
Hospital. She was born in NYC, lived over 20 years in North Kingstown, RI and
since 1994 in Cicero. In 1966 she graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of
Nursing as a registered and is a certified registered oncology nurse. She was
employed by Hill Radiation Oncology in Syracuse, the Roger Williams' Institute
at Rhode Island Hospital where she founded the Aids and Hemophilia Wing,
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC where she was a pediatric
chemotherapy nurse and for the National Institute of Cancer in Bethesda, MD.
The Special Olympics were her primary volunteer activity. Surviving are her
children, Daniel and Beth of Cicero; a sister, Kathy (Nick) Tri of Oregon; a
brother, Donald (Valerie) Keyes of Georgia; an aunt, Mary Hetherington of
Basking Ridge, NJ; two nieces; two nephews; and several cousins. She was a
special friend and surrogate mom to many people especially Rebecca and Erik.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Fergerson Funeral Home,
215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse 13208 or the Rhode Island
Special Olympics, 33 College Hill Road, Bldg. 31, Warwick, RI 02886.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Malson, Linda V.   
November 13, 2004 Linda V. Malson, 61, of Lincklaen, died Saturday at Crouse
Hospital. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She had been a crossing guard
for the Syracuse Police Dept. and was a founding member of the Friends of the
Burnet Park Zoo. Surviving: her husband, Glenn of Lincklaen; daughters, Beth
(John) Stanton of Lincklaen and Karen (Craig) Dennis of Pompey Center; son,
Dennis (Tamara) of Baldwinsville; brothers, Martin Vogel of Chittenango and
Charles Vogel of Huntington Beach, CA; 10 grandchildren. Services: Thursday at
7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Calling hours Thursday from 5 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions to the DeRuyter Free Library.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Mitchell, Charles W. "Buddy"   
Mitchell November 14, 2004 Charles W. (Buddy) Mitchell, 72, of Syracuse, died
peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2004. Charlie was born in Syracuse. He was an
advocate for the handicapped community and the Syracuse Police Department.
Charlie was a strong force in thelives of many. He was predeceased by his
parents, Josephine and Floyd VanCamp. Survivors are two sisters, Dorothy
(Robert) Shore of Syracuse and Nancy (Richard) Priong of Baldwinsville; four
nieces; one nephew; two great-nieces; one great-great-niece and one
great-great-nephew. Services are 8:30 Friday at the Edward J. Ryan & Son and 9
a.m. in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial in Onondaga Valley
Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at 1628 W. Genesee
St. Contributions to University Medical Foundation "Friends in Deed" 326
Campus Act. Building, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210-0073. Edward J.
Ryan & Son Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Perry, Barbara D.   
November 14, 2004 Barbara D. Perry, 63, of 3 Lake Ave., Auburn, died Sunday,
November 14, 2004, at University Hospital, Syracuse. Surviving are two
daughters and two sons. Funeral services Thursday 10 a.m., White Chapel
Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Plata, Nancy E.   
November 15, 2004 Nancy E. Plata, 84, of Oswego, died Monday. Survived by her
husband Thomas and daughter Mary Ann Jackson. Services Thursday 9:30 a.m. from
the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church. Calling
hours Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in St. Peter's
Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Rey, Marie E. (Mack)
November 14, 2004 Marie E. (Mack) Rey, age 60, passed away Sunday at her home.
She was born in Syracuse. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Frank
Rey; three sons, Frank and Danielle Rey of Syracuse, Michael and Meghan Rey of
Syra-cuse and Patrick C. Rey of NYC; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Antonio,
Franki, Caitlyn, Hunter, Connor and Paxton; her parents, Bernard and Hazel
Mack of Syracuse; a brother, Bernard (Sue) Mack of Syracuse; also several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 9:30 a.m. in
the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, and 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Peace Church.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours are Wednesday
from 3 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Rutherford, Sherry A.   
November 13, 2004 Sherry A. Rutherford, 54, of 311 W. Seneca Street, Manlius,
and formerly of Pompey, died Saturday at University Hospital. She was a 1968
graduate of Fabius Pompey High School. She was preceded in death by her
father, Donald S. LaForte in 1997. Sherry is survived by her husband of 36
years, James A. Rutherford; one daughter, Vicki L. Rutherford of Chittenango;
two sons, Craig W. Rutherford of East Syracuse and Chad R. Rutherford of
Jamesville; her mother, Elaine Miller LaForte of Manlius; two sisters,
Patricia L. Failey and Amy Herkins, both of Pompey; two brothers, Ronald R.
LaForte of Camden and Michael R. LaForte of East Syracuse; numerous nieces and
nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, 8 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral
Home, LaFayette. Calling hours will also be Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home, 2584 Field Lane. Contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
Please light a candle in memory of Sherry at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Samar, Ninette Maria T.   
November 12, 2004 Ninette Maria T. Samar, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Friday
in the University of Illinois Medical Center. She was a communicant of the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She had been employed by the Onondaga
County High-way Department before her retirement. Her father, George Samar
died in 1968. She is survived by her mother, Harriett Bejnarowicz Samar of
Syracuse; a brother, Vincent J. Samar of Cambridge, MA; two aunts, Florence S.
Delperuto and Lucy Wysocki; an uncle, William (Bill) Samar and several
cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:15 a.m. Thursday in the Pirro
& Sons Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours are Wednesday
from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Snell, Scott H.   
November 13, 2004 Scott H. Snell, 44, of Jamesville, died Saturday. He was a
Navy Veteran. Surviving are his mother, Leona; his brothers, Joseph, Charles,
Jr. and Matthew; his sisters, Rose Lighton and Mary Snell; his good friend,
Walt Carr. Friends may call at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home, 4504 W. Seneca
Tpk. on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions to The National Transplant
Assistance fund in the name of Brian Myers.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

St. Angelo, Francis O.   
November 14, 2004 Francis O. St. Angelo, 77, of Port Byron, formerly of
Syracuse, died Sunday. He was born in Syracuse the son of Anthony and Dorothy
Nugent St. Angelo. He was employed as manager at AT&T Syracuse retiring in
1987. He was a veteran of WWII,serving in the U.S. Navy. Survivors: Daughters,
Dorothy Wilkinson of Auburn and Francine Ames of Camillus; grandchildren,
Daniel Wilkinson of Port Byron, Leslie Mitchell of Syracuse, Alan Ames of
Camillus, James Wilkinson of Cato, Emily Neidle of Onondaga, Kristopher St.
Angelo of Michigan; 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son, Edward St.
Angelo. A special thanks to Deanna Wilkinson who made my last years not only
comfortable but priceless through her enormous heart and love. No amount of
money could have been paid to receive the care and understanding I have been
granted and I will always look upon her as my granddaughter. With all my Love,
Francis St. Angelo. Services: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday St. Mary's Cemetery
Mausoleum Our Lady of Mercy Padio, DeWitt, NY. Arrangements by Audioun Funeral
Home, Port Byron, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Stewart, Edgar W.   
November 15, 2004 Edgar W. Stewart, 90, of Tully, died Monday. He was an Army
Veteran of WWII. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Flannery and Darlene
Yager; three sons, Joe, David and Bob; two brothers, Harry and Terry; three
sisters, Arlene Lang, Elizabeth Stewart, Gladys Musser; 14 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at Hartwell Funeral Home,
Tully. Interment White Chapel Memory Gardens. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to
9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Suppa, Vincent C.   
November 13, 2004 Vincent C. Suppa, 56, of North Syracuse, passed away
Saturday at the Francis House with his family by his side. Born in Syracuse he
was a life-resident of the Syracuse area and retired from Syracuse China after
26 years. He was a communicant of St.John the Baptist Church and a Vietnam
Veteran of the US Army. Vincent was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a
member of the Walleye Seekers and the Hartlind Archery Game Club. His mother,
Josephine Suppa died in 1986. Survivors: His wife of 26 years, Maria Vigliotti
Suppa; daughters, Lisa M. Suppa of North Syracuse and Jennifer L. Bahat of
California; sons, Vincent Suppa, II of Solvay and Joe Foglia of Alaska; his
father and step-mother, Philip and Jean Suppa of North Syracuse; brother,
Steven Suppa of North Syracuse; sisters, Phyllis Squadrito and Tina Sauve both
of Bridgeport; nine grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and
cousins. Funeral services Thursday 10 a.m. at FARONE & SON. Burial in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Francis House.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.

Weeden, Waren Windfield   
November 12, 2004 Waren Windfield Weeden, 74, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away
Friday, November 12, 2004 at his home in Zephyrhills. He was born December 15,
1929 in Syracuse, NY. He was a retired Mechanic from the Pepsi Bottling Plant
in Cicero, NY. He is survived by his wife, Shirley B. VanAllen Weeden,
Zephyrhills, FL; six children, Linda Waterman, Naples, FL, Warren T. Weeden,
Kemah, TX, Shirley Burdick, Brewerton, NY, Frederick Weeden, Cicero, NY,
Sandra Winder, Lakeview, NY, Yvonne Rogers, Fulton, NY; two stepchildren,
Debra Brennen, Seminole, FL, Robert Hutt, Hastings, NY; several grandchildren,
and five great-grandchildren. Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center in
charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/16/2004.