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Baker, Alice E.   
November 15, 2004 Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Baker, 62, of 139 Webster Avenue,
Syracuse, NY, departed this life at home after a long illness. She was born in
Mechanicsville, VA, to the late James and Ellan McKellar February 23, 1942.
She attended and graduated fromschool in Mechanicsville and was a member of
First Union Baptist Church in Virginia. Survivors: two daughters, Christians
(Johnnie) Sherrod of Corapeake, NC, and Sherri Reeder of Syracuse; two sons,
Andrew Cosby and Larry (Denise) Cosby, all of Syracuse; 18 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; six nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and
friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Helena Eure and nephew Akeem
Stackhouse earlier this year. Services: Friday, 11 a.m., at Tucker Missionary
Baptist Church, Rev. Leslie Johnson officiating. Calling hours Thursday 3 to 5
p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Bonner, Loretta M.   
November 15, 2004 Loretta M. Bonner, 94, died suddenly Monday, November 15,
2004, at home. She was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and communicant of the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where she was a member of the Altar
and Rosary Society and the P.T.A. She was a loving mother, wife, nana,
great-grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend who believed in strong family
values and the power of prayer. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward
Bonner Sr. in November of 1993 and her grandson, Michael Bonner. Survivors:
three sons and daughters-in-law, William and Helen Bonner of Richmond, VA,
Edward Jr. and Mary Bonner of Greene, NY, and Richard and Mary Pat Bonner of
Ft. Worth, TX; eight grandchildren, Susan Williams, Kevin, William, and Edward
Bonner, Maureen Jones, Elizabeth Lesley, Catherine Bonner, Laura Bonner; four
great-grandchildren, Brian, Rachel and Madison Bonner, and Kaitlind Williams;
as well as several nieces and cousins. Other survivors include her very
special friend, Fran O'Brien and cousin Ann Byrne. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday
at Tindall Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30
a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial in St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home,
1921 W. Genesee St. Contributions may be made to the Cathedral of Immaculate
Conception. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Burley, Arthur L. "Bubba"   
November 16, 2004 Arthur L. "Bubba" Burley, 79, of 141 Hobart Ave., went home
to be with the Lord, Tuesday at the VA Medical Center. He was formerly
employed at Carrier Corp. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Eleanor
Burley of Syracuse; five daughters, Jen-ny and Brenda Burley of Syracuse, Ruby
Stapleton, Wanda and Louise Burley all of Wrens, GA; six sons, Bobby Burley of
Commerce, GA, Arthur, Ronnie Sr., Benny, Todd and Denson Burley Sr. all of
Syracuse; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services will be
Friday 11 a.m. at Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 3143 Midland Ave. Burial
will be in the Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will be
Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.
Casey, William J.   
November 16, 2004 William J. Casey, 77, of Syracuse, died Tuesday at the Fahey
Residence at Loretto. A life resident of Syracuse, William was a Produce
Specialist with Great American Victory Stores for many years. An avid golfer,
he was a member of the Pine Grove Country Club. William also had two holes in
one is his lifetime. Survivors include his wife, Jane Cole Casey; six sons,
James, Tim (Diane), William Jr. (Diane), Michael (Lisa), Patrick and Dennis
(Brandy); four daughters, Patricia (Stefano) Volza, Arlene Casey, Beth
(Phillip) Tomaszewski and Margaret (Fredrick) Ceratt; 24 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Rose
of Lima Church, North Syracuse. Burial will follow in Onondaga County Veterans
Memorial Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at
New Comer Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main Street, North Syracuse.
Contributions in William's name may be made to The Loretto Foundation, 700 E.
Brighton Ave., Syracuse, New York 13205. Please visit www.newcomerfamily.com
to leave a note of condolence.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Colella Sr., Joseph A.   
November 17, 2004 Joseph A. Colella Sr., 83, of 314 Clark St., Auburn, died
Wednesday, November 17, 2004, in Palm Garden Medical Center, Florida. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be offered by the Rev. Peter DeBellis Tuesday at 10
a.m. in St. Francis Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visiting
hours will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Cheche
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Conte, Millard E.   
Wednesday's obituary notice for Millard E. Conte, of Chittenango, who died
November 15, 2004, misidentified his four stepsons as stepbrothers. Also he is
survived by three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Forani & Cline Funeral
Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Desimone, Anna Rose
November 17, 2004 Anna Rose Desimone, 59, of Rosewood St., Syracuse, died
Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ms. Desimone was a life resident of
Syracuse and received a Business Administration Degree from the Central City
Business Institute. She worked as a receptionist for 18 years with Richlard
Industries in Syracuse. She also worked for several years at the snack counter
of Flamingo Lanes in Liverpool. Anna attended St. Peter's RC Church on James
St. and enjoyed bowling on several area bowling leagues. She is survived by a
brother, Anthony Desimone of Mattydale; a nephew, Anthony "TJ" Desimone Jr. of
Syracuse; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Krueger Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Peter's
Church. Burial will be noon on Tuesday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Godkin, Carol J.   
November 17, 2004 Carol J. Titus Godkin, 77, of Baldwinsville, died Wednesday
at her home. She was born in Auburn and lived in Baldwinsville since 1952. A
registered nurse, she was a founding and now life member of the Greater
Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps and also a nurse with the Baldwinsville
Volunteer Fire Dept. Carol was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in
Baldwinsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry in 1993. Survivors:
two daughters, Mary G. Adsit and Patricia G. Gross, both of Baldwinsville;
four grandchildren, Kimberly Adsit, Justin, Lindsey, and Courtney Gross; two
great-grandchildren, Zachary and Daisy. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at
Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park,
Warners. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 93 Downer
Street. Contributions: GBAC, PO Box 744 or BFD, PO Box 257, Baldwinsville, NY
13027. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Goodelle, Anne M.   
November 17, 2004 Anne M. Goodelle, 92, of Eastwood, died Wednesday in Loretto
Rest. She was born in Newark, NJ, and resided in Syracuse 61 years. Anne was a
homemaker known for her excellent cooking skills. It has been said "she could
make something outof nothing". She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence A.
Surviving are her sons, Roger A. of Syracuse, Gary A. of Skaneateles, and
Rodney S. of Syracuse; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services
will be Friday 1 p.m. at Welter-Price Funeral Home. Burial, White Chapel
Memory Gardens. Calling hour Friday noon to 1 p.m. prior to service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Gordon, Kitty   
November 16, 2004 Miss Kitty Gordon formerly of Kastor Ave., Camillus, died
Tuesday morning at VanDuyn Home and Hospital. Kitty was born in Scotland on
June 13, 1921 to James and Alexina Gordon. In 1944, she received recognition
for entertaining thetroops of the West Scotland District with her singing.
Arriving in America from Glasgow, she lived for a time on Munro Road before
moving to Kastor Ave. Kitty was employed at Camillus Cutlery where she worked
for over 40 years in the Personnel Department. She was remembered as the "life
of the party" at company events. Kitty was a member of the Camillus-Geddes
Business and Professional Women's club and she was a devoted member of the
Camillus Baptist church, which she joined in 1949. Kitty was a gentle soul who
loved flowers, cats, and children. She sang soprano in the church choir and
participated in the Women's Society and Sunday School. She also served on the
church Flower Committee. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the Camillus
Baptist Church, 23 Genesee St. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus.
Contributions may be sent to the Camillus Baptist Church Memorial Fund. BUSH
FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Hawley, Ernest C.   
November 17, 2004 Ernest C. Hawley, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at
Community General Hospital. He retired as a draftsman from General Electric.
He was the widower of Marcia Hawley. Surviving are three sons, Richard A. and
James C. Hawley of Syracuse and Gerald W. Hawley of Phoenix, NY; five
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services Friday, 11 a.m. at
Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. Interment Onondaga
Valley Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. until the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.
Humphrey-Norman, Loretta Earnestine   
Humphrey Norman November 14, 2004 Loretta Earnestine Humphrey-Norman's life
began on January 22, 1942, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born to the late
Alex and Beanie Humphrey, the fourth of six children. Most of her childhood
was spent in Panama City, Florida. After high school, she married her high
school sweetheart, the late Eugene Edward Norman Sr. To this union three sons
were born, Eugene Edward Jr., Danny Derail (now known as Salahuddin
Abdur-Raheem), and Richard Renore. Her sons and a brother Aurthur Humphrey, as
well as a sister Christine Humphrey Day, survive her. At the time of her
transition she was an active member of Tucker Missionary Baptist Church.
Services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church. Burial
will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at the
church, 515 Oakwood Ave.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Johnson, David Murray   
November 13, 2004 David Murray Johnson, 79, of New Port Richey, Florida,
passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2004, at his residence. Born in
Wilkinsburg, PA, on July 28, 1925, David moved to Florida in 1983 from Camp
Hill, PA, and was a sales service representative for Anaconda Wire & Cable
Company. David was a graduate of Syracuse University and veteran of World War
II U.S. Army Air Corps as a bombardier and reached the rank of Captain. He was
a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #2284 New Port Richey, Florida, and
volunteer at the S.P.C.A. of West Pasco. Survivors include a stepdaughter,
Sharon Keener of Syracuse, NY; sister, Marcia Beard of New Hartford, NY;
niece, Allison Kehoe of Columbia, MD; special friend, Doris Nichols of New
Port Richey, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of the North/Meadowlawn
Funeral Home, 4224 Madison Street, New Port Richey, Florida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Knolls, Richard W.   
November 16, 2004 Richard W. Knolls, 80, of 43 Mildred Ave., Cortland, died
November 16, 2004. Among his survivors is his wife, Shirley Johnson Knolls of
Cortland. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2004,
at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 5016 N. Main St., Homer.
Visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Lester, Geneva (Hall)   
October 10, 2004 Geneva (Hall) Lester, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at
home. Born in Bronx, NY, she has lived in Syracuse many years. Geneva was an
executive secretary at the Onondaga County Water Authority for 20 years,
retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses,
Fairmount Congregation. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1978.
Survivors are two cousins and many friends. Memorial services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2004, at the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah's Witnesses, 4982 Onondaga Rd., Syracuse, NY 13215. There are no
calling hours. Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses,
Fairmount Congregation, 4982 Onondaga Rd., Syracuse, NY 13215.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Lewis, Doris L.   
November 16, 2004 Doris L. Lewis, 86, of Constantia, passed away Tuesday at
home. Born in Harrisville, Doris lived in Constantia since 1959 and was a
member of the Constantia United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her
husband, John A. Lewis, in 1982. She is survived by her children, Victor
(Jennifer) Lewis of Constantia and daughter Nancy (Ron) Halstead of Penfield,
NY; brothers, Leland Cring of Lakeworth, FL, Del Cring of Greensville, SC;
sisters, Marion Bretsch of Watertown, Rosalie Bassette of Harrisville, Lou
Green of Watertown and Bettylou Mullen of FL; and five grandchildren. Friends
may call Saturday noon to 2 p.m. at Traub Funeral Home, 684 N. Main St.,
Central Square. Her funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial in
Constantia Rural Cemetery Tuesday at 1 p.m. Contributions: Hospice of CNY in
Doris's memory. Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

McIntosh, Robert J.   
November 17, 2004 Robert J. McIntosh, 80, of Central Square, died Wednesday,
November 17, 2004, at Birchwood Health Care Facility, Liverpool. Born in
Toledo, Ohio, he had lived in West Monroe since 1969. He was an electrician
from Crouse Hinds Co., Syracuse, 15 years before retiring in 1983. He was a
retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, first serving in the Army Air
Corps during WWII and then re-enlisting in the Air Force in 1948, serving in
the Korean War and retiring in 1961. Mr. McIntosh was a member of Riverside
Golf Club, Brewerton, and a member of the I.B.E.W. Local Union. He was
predeceased by a stepson, Glen Payment and sisters, Loretta Musch and Marian
Cisterino. Surviving are his wife, the former, Audrey MeHarry; three
daughters, Denise Malone of Pinellas Park, Fla., Dr. Pamela McIntosh of
Kalamazoo, Mich., and Ruth McIntosh-Brandt (Charles) of Richmond, Va.; three
stepsons, Dwayne (Pat) and Donald (Sherry) Payment of Liverpool and Randy
(Shanlii) Payment of Colorado; a brother, John of Toledo, Ohio; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Services will be 1
p.m. Friday, November 19, at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St.,
Central Square, with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call from noon
to 1 p.m. before the service. Contributions may be made to the Downstairs
Scotty, % St. Michael's Catholic Church, Central Square, NY 13036.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

McNamara, Reverend Joseph   
November 15, 2004 Reverend Joseph McNamara, 92, of Loretto Nursing Home,
Syracuse, died Monday evening, November 15, 2004 at Loretto after an extended
illness. Born September 21, 1912 in Montezuma, NY, he was the youngest of 11
chil-dren. Father Joe was originally from St. Michael's Church in Montezuma,
later attending St. Andrew's and St. Bernard's Seminaries in Rochester, NY
where he was ordained June 3, 1939. He served as assistant pastor at St.
Mary's, Auburn, 1939 to 1943; chaplain at Cornell University from 1943 to
1946; assistant pastor at Sacred Heart pro-Cathedral in Rochester 1946 to
1947; assistant pastor at St. Charles Borromeo in Elmira Heights 1947 to 1949;
chaplain at Elmira Classification Center, which served men between the ages of
16 and 21 who were headed to prison or a reformatory from 1949 to 1961; pastor
of St. Anthony's Parish, Groton from 1961 to 1981. During two decades of
leadership, he oversaw the building of a new church, rectory and hall. After
his retirement in 1981, he remained at St. Anthony's until 1996 when he moved
to St. Pius X Home for retired priests in Syracuse. In 2003 he moved to
Loretto Nursing Home where he died. He is survived by several nieces and
nephews. Reverend McNamara will lie in state at St. Anthony's Church, Groton
on Sunday, November 21, 2004, 3 to 7 p.m. with Evening Prayer following at 7
p.m. Reverend McNamara will lie in state at St. Anthony's Church on Monday,
November 22 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian burial to follow
at 10:30 a.m. with The Bishop Matthew Clark as Celebrant. Burial will be in
St. Anthony's Cemetery, Groton. Arrangements are in the care of Zirbel Funeral
Home, 115 Williams Street, Groton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Morgan, Beverly Marie "Bedge"   
Morgan November 17, 2004 Beverly Marie "Bedge" Morgan, 80, of Westvale, died
at home on Wednesday. She was born in Oriskany Falls, daughter of the late
William Riordan and Theresa Musante. Moving to Syracuse in 1940, she graduated
from Cathedral High School and Powelson Business Institute. She worked briefly
at Crucible Steel and was a member of NARVRE Unit 53. She was predeceased by a
son William in 1951, and two brothers, Frances and John. Survivors are her
husband of 55 years, Dennis J.; four sons, Dennis J. (Sherry), Michael F.
(Kelly), Robert T. (Cyndi) and Terrance P. (Cindy); three daughters, Beverly
M. (Daniel) Duffy, Patricia A. Morgan, Eileen (Thomas) Rush; 13 grandchildren;
a brother, Jerry Riordan (Judy); a cousin, Mary Doran of Ft. Plain; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the
Edward J. Ryan & Son Inc. Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church.
Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home, 1628 W. Genesee St. Contributions may be made to St.
Patrick's Church or Hospice of CNY. Edward J. Ryan & Son Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Morse, Margaret   
November 16, 2004 Margaret E. Brown Morse, 83, of Syracuse, died Tuesday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Oswego and had resided in the Syracuse
area most of her life. She was employed with Hall-Mc Chesney Company retiring
in 1983. She was acommunicant of St. Daniel's Church and a member of its
Legion of Mary. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Malcolm S.; a son,
Dennis Morse, of Liverpool; a daughter, Jeanne Moss, of Madison, WI; two
grandchildren, Sandra Bennett, John Morse; two great-grandchildren. Services
8:30 a.m. Friday at Gang Memorial Chapel, 9 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church.
Entombment in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Calling hours are Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. at
the funeral home, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. GANG MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Schofield, John   
November 15, 2004 John "Jack" Schofield, 78, of Syracuse, died Monday at
Loretto. A native of Syracuse, he attended Vocational High School. He was
employed by New York Telephone Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1987. He was a
communicant of Our Lady ofLourdes, a member of Valley Men's Club since 1965
and a Past President and a supporter of Valley Little League. He was an Army
veteran of World War II. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Alice;
two sons and their wives, J. Michael (Linda) Schofield of Syracuse and John P.
(Patty) Schofield of Ponder, TX; 11 grandchildren, Joy, Ray, Jacob, Jennifer,
Elizabeth, Abigail, Teresa, David, Amanda, J. Matthew and Naomi; one cousin,
John Manning of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Services: Saturday, 10
a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 Valley Drive, Syracuse where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be Celebrated by Father Thomas Fitzpatrick. Burial:
Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling Hours: Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.
at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse.
Contributions: Valley Men's Club Children's Party, c/o Valley Men's Club, PO
Box 56, Syracuse, NY 13205. Please light a candle in memory of John at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Sevier, Fred E.   
November 14, 2004 Fred E. Sevier, 72, of Stoneham, MA, died Sunday. He was
born in LaFayette and graduated from LaFayette Central School and RIT as an
engineer. He worked for several military contractors and contributed to the
Star Wars Project, for which he won commendations from the government. He was
a gifted tinkerer. He was a member of the Trinity Church in Melrose for many
years. He was predeceased by a sister, Grace Pemberton and a daughter, Debra.
Surviving: his wife, Trudy (Cole) Sevier of Stoneham; one son, Mark of
Manchester, Conn.; two sisters, Doris E. Cross of Liverpool and Ada A.
Northrup of East Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Services Friday,
November 19, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Church in Melrose. Contributions
may be made to the American Parkinson Association, 720 Harrison Ave., Suite
707, Boston, MA 02118.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Shetler, Jeffrey F.   
November 16, 2004 Jeffrey F. Shetler, 18, of 126 W. Genesee St., Chittenango,
died Tuesday at University Hospital as a result of a house fire at his home.
Jeff was a life resident of Chittenango and was a graduate of Chittenango High
School, class of 2004. He was employed as a valet at the Turning Stone Casino.
He had previously attended the Grace Christian Center in Chittenango. Jeff was
a junior member of the Chittenango Fire Department since 2000, becoming an
active member this year. Surviving are his father and mother, Timothy and
Laura Thompson Shetler of Chittenango; two brothers, Dennis (Heidi) Shetler
and Timothy (Tina) Shetler, both of Chittenango; his girlfriend, Jillian Case
of Fayetteville; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Thompson of Chittenango;
his paternal grandmother, Helen Heintz of Cleveland, NY; step-grandfather,
Victor Sparrow of Bernhards Bay; great-grandmother, Helen Hammond of
Chittenango; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Chittenango United Methodist Church,
205 Falls Blvd. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours
will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the G. F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive,
Chittenango. Contributions may be made to the Chittenango Fire Department or
to the family in care of Debbie Fox, 410 Berkey Dr., Chittenango 13037. G.F.
ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Smith, Dorothy F. Fahey   
November 16, 2004 Dorothy F. Fahey Smith, 84, of Solvay, died Tuesday at home.
She was affectionately known as "Bocca" to her eight grandchildren. Born in
Syracuse, she was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School. She worked for NY
Telephone for 40 years and retired as a supervisor. She was a member of the
Telephone Pioneers, a communicant of St. Brigid & St. Joseph's Church,
president of the Altar & Rosary Society, member of the "Young At Hearts", and
a volunteer at Crouse Hospital for 15 years. She was predeceased by her
husband James L. Smith Jr. in 1987. Survivors: daughters, Susan Smith Adams of
Lady Lake, FL, and Maureen Smith of Solvay; son, James L. Smith of Syracuse;
four sisters, Sr. M. Caroline Fahey CSJ of Latham, Beatrice Hartnett of
Syracuse, Margaret Ray of Clay, Lillian Alexander of East Syracuse; eight
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services:
8:30 a.m. Saturday at Tindall Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. Brigid & St.
Joseph's Church. Burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. Calling
hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St.
Contributions: St. Brigid's Food Pantry or Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet
Retirement Fund. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Sova, Ronald W.   
November 15, 2004 Ronald W. Sova, 67, formerly of Oswego, died Monday.
Survived by wife Carol, four children, one sister. Services Saturday 9:30 a.m.
at the Dain- Cullinan Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Calling
hours Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral
home. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Stackhouse-Birden, Iesha   
November 13, 2004 On Saturday, November 13, Iesha Lashay Stackhouse-Birden,
22, of 123 Gertrude Street, went home to be with the Lord and be in a better
place. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Elaine Stallworth and
Lavern Stackhouse both of Syracuse; her adoptive mother, Alza Birden of
Syracuse; two children, Latraysa Elaine Birden and Twanik S. Bailey both of
Syracuse; five sisters, her twin sister, Tiesha Stackhouse-Birden, Natasha
Bibbs, Jewell and Adrian Stackhouse all of Syracuse and Tecisa Works of
Boston, MA; two brothers, Jerry Works of Boston, MA and Trequaill Stackhouse
of Syracuse; her paternal grandmother, Willie Vern Stackhouse of Syracuse.
Calling hours will be Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at God's Way Church of Jesus,
1800 S. Salina St., with funeral services following at 1 p.m. Burial will be
in Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Stocker, Richard   
November 16, 2004 Richard Stocker, 51, of Sodus, died unexpectedly on November
16, 2004. Survived by his loving wife, Nancy; son, Karl; parents, Richard and
Shirley Stocker of West Monroe; sisters, Karen (Richard) Laquidari of
Liverpool, Susan (Donald) Betts of Camillus, Diane Timothy (Meyers) of
Perryville; brother, James Stocker of Baldwinsville. Richard was the greatest
husband, father, son, brother and mentor. He graduated from Liverpool High
School and Syracuse University School of Music. Richard taught education at
the Alexander Central School and Liverpool Central School. He was an assistant
principal at LeRoy Central Schools, and principal at both the Palmyra Macedon
Middle School and Red Creek Central School. Richard was also a Boy Scout Troop
Leader, Troop 111, in Sodus, and a member of the Syracuse Brigadiers Drum &
Bugle Corps. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sodus
United Third Methodist Church. Arrangements made by the Norton Funeral Home.
www.nortonfh.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Tanner, Robert L.   
November 15, 2004 Robert L. Tanner, 80, of Baldwinsville, passed away at
Syracuse Home Assoc. He was born in Cardiff, NY, and lived in Baldwinsville
the last 47 years. Mr. Tanner worked as a mechanic at Sam Dell Dodge, where he
retired from after 25 years of service. He was a WWII veteran of Normandy and
The Battle of the Bulge. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years,
Barbara K. Tanner. Survivors: three daughters, Terry T. Brown of Warners, Mary
Whoston of Raleigh, NC, and Joanne Orr of Baldwinsville; a brother, Harold and
a sister, Norma Grossi; six grandchildren, Annie, Kelly, Megan, Mike, Sara and
Scott; and several nieces and nephews. Services: There will be no services.
Contributions: The American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., East Syracuse
13057. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Turner, Robert F.   
November 8, 2004 Robert Francis Turner, 77, passed peacefully at home in
Kingman, Arizona, on November 8, 2004. He was born January 25, 1927, in N.
Syracuse, NY, and graduated from Fulton High School in 1944. A WWII Navy
veteran, Robert served as a corpsman in the Pacific Theater. He retired from
the Town of Camillus in 1994. He is survived by his wife Nancy; daughters,
Barbara (John) Cummings of Appleton, WI, Susan B. Turner of Colorado Springs,
CO, Patricia (Paul) Waelder of Syracuse, NY, Dr. Ka Rin (Greg) Kricorian of
Irvine, CA; sons, William (Janet) Turner of Matthews, NC, David R. Turner of
Oswego, NY, John (Jeanine)Turner of Vienna, VA, Karl (Barbara) Turner of E.
Syracuse, NY, Keith (Michelle) Turner of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his brother, Gerald
(Doris) Turner; sister-in-law, Madeline Turner; brother and sister-in-law,
Gerald (Karen) Szczechowiak: several nieces and nephews; and 16 grandchildren.
Mr. Tuner was predeceased by his parents, William A. and Frances E. Turner;
stepmother, Thelma Edkins-Turner; sister, Virginia; brothers, Martin and
Billy; and his son, Robert W. Turner. Robert was a past Exalted Ruler,
secretary and trustee of the Elks Club where he was a member for 34 years, a
member and past governor, prelate and treasurer of Moose Lodge 1704 and a
member of the Polish Home in Syracuse, the Kingman Social Club, Kingman VFW
Post 3516, Moose Legion 213 and the American Legion in Golden Valley. He was
nominated for citizen of the year in Kingman in 2004. As per his wishes,
Robert's body will be dedicated to medical research. A memorial service will
be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2004, at VFW Post 3516, Kingman.
Local services will be at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Washburn, James F.   
November 17, 2004 James F. Washburn, 64, of Rainbow Shores Rd., Pulaski, died
Wednesday. Survivors: companion, Connie Mothersell; three sons, Steve, Robert
and Jon; three daughters, Ann Rogers, Linda Washburn and Amy Collins; two
sisters, Myrtle Cooley and Phyllis Paradise; 15 grandchildren. Services
Saturday, 11 a.m., Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Calling hours Friday
7 to 9 p.m., 1997 Harwood Dr. Burial in Redfield Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Wild, Lois Jane   
November 16, 2004 Lois Jane Wild, formerly of Genoa, NY, died Tuesday at
Auburn Memorial Hospital. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, November
19, at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn. Funeral service Saturday,
November 20, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Soule Cemetery, Lake
Ave., Auburn, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.

Wratten, Bruce K.   
November 14, 2004 Bruce K. Wratten, longtime resident of James Street,
Syracuse, died at his home on Sunday. Mr. Wratten was born in 1915 to Gladys
and Clayton Wratten of DeRuyter, NY, where his father was Superintendent of
Schools. Mr. Wratten attended West Point Military Academy and graduated from
Colgate University in 1938. In 1939, he was married to Martha Rogers of
Earlville, NY, where they eventually made their home. His wife predeceased Mr.
Wratten in 1995. After WWII, Mr. Wratten took a position with the Syracuse
firm of Morris Distributing Co., from which he retired, after 40 years, to
enjoy extensive travel, continued study in comparative religions, and work in
his apple orchard in Leonardsville, NY. Mr. Wratten will be remembered fondly
and respectfully by his family, friends and associates as a "gentleman of the
old school". Mr. Wratten is survived by two sons, Kingsley and Bruce, both of
Leonardsville, NY; a daughter, Gail Sliter of Cooperstown, NY; two
grandchildren, Aaron Wratten of Rincon, Puerto Rico, and Tiffany Sliter of
Framingham, Mass. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fairchild & Meech
DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Burial Crown Hill Memorial Park,
Clinton, NY. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the
funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made
to the DeWitt Community Church Music Department, 3600 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt,
NY 13214.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/18/2004.