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Beverine, Beatrice S.   
November 19, 2004 Beatrice S. Beverine, 87, of Syracuse, died Friday at Crouse
Hospital. She was formerly employed by General Electric Co. and was a member
of the Baldwinsville Moose Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl J.
Beverine, Sr., in 1987 and husband, Earl V. Clark, in 1973, a close friend,
Sam Fiore Sr., in 2004, and also predeceased by her daughters, Betty Winks,
Linda Kennedy, Diane Gilbert and Barbara Canty. Surviving are her daughters,
Rosemary Brown of Weedsport and Nancy (Ron) Rosen of Syracuse; 25
grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee
St., Camillus. Friends may call preceding the service from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
funeral home. Burial will be private in Belle Isle Cemetery, Warners.
Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St, P.O. Box
7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Carey, Loretta M.   
November 18, 2004 Loretta M. Carey of Cicero, NY, passed away Thursday,
November 18, 2004. She was a communicant and active member of Sacred Heart
Church for over 45 years. She is predeceased by her husband of 48 years,
Gregory J. Carey, Sr.; a son, Edmund; and grandson, Neil Bailey. She is
survived by a daughter, Nannette (Kevin) Bailey of Fenner; son, Gregory J.
Carey, Jr. (Wendy) of Baldwinsville; daughter, Paulette Carey of Edison, NJ;
and son, Andrew (Carol) Carey of Niskayuna; five grandchildren: three
grandsons, Kyle Bailey (Jenny), Michael Fee and Jason Fee; and one
granddaughter, Andrea McKiven (Terry); and two great-grandsons, Trenton
McKiven and Keegan Bailey; three sisters, Catherine Yarwood, Jane Campell and
Martha Hess; two brothers, Michael Murphy and Robert Murphy; several cousins,
nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society, American Heart Association or the Neil Bailey Culinary
Arts Scholarship. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred
Heart Church in Cicero. Services at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church in
Cicero with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Tait Funeral
Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Colella Sr., Joseph A.   
November 17, 2004 Joseph A. Colella, Sr., 83, of 314 Clark Street, Auburn ,
died Wednesday, November 17 in Palm Beach Garden, Florida. Joe was a veteran
of World War II. A life-resident of Auburn, Joseph was a communicant of St.
Francis Church. With his late wife, Bridge, Joe operated the Town Tavern in
Ovid, New York and later with Bridget and his son, Joseph, Jr., owned and
operated the Hollywood Restaurant in Auburn. Joe was a member and past
President of the New York State Restaurant Association and was awarded the
title of Restaurateur of the Year in 1975 by the Restaurant Owners Association
of Central New York. Joe is survived by four sons, Anthony of Jackpot, Nevada,
David of Dallas, Texas, Daniel and his wife Terry, and Joseph, Jr., all of
Auburn; a daughter, Judy Watters of Fairfax, Virginia; two sisters, Mary
Grudzien and Vincenta (Vinnie) Gordon and her husband, Philip, all of Auburn;
and a brother, Anthony Colella and his wife, Nancy of Auburn; seven
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a
companion, Lore Klorman. He was predeceased by a brother, Louis Colella. A
Mass of Christian burial will be concelebrated by the Reverend Fathers Louis
Vasile and Peter DeBellis Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Church. Burial
will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the Cheche
Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday. Members
of the Elks Lodge #474 BPOE will conduct services Monday at 7:45 p.m. at the
funeral home. Contributions may be made in memory of Joseph to the American
Association of Kidney Patients, 6801 Lake Worth Road, Suite 110, Lake Worth,
Florida 33467.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Fisher, Vicki M.   
November 18, 2004 Vicki M. Fisher, 41 of Howard Rd., Camden, NY, formerly of
Redfield. Survivors: Husband, Harold of Redfield, companion, Howard Armstrong
of Camden; son, Troy Gibbons of Orwell. Graveside service Monday 11 a.m.
Evergreen Cemetery in Orwell. Calling hours Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Summerville
Funeral Home in Sandy Creek.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Golumpkie, Catherine   
November 19, 2004 Catherine M. Golumpkie, 97, formerly of Fayetteville, died
Friday at Rosewood Heights Health Center. Services: Private. There are no
calling hours. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Greene, Mary P.   
November 18, 2004 Mary Pendergast Greene, 98, of East Syracuse, died at St.
Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and has been a resident of
Sunnyside Nursing Home. Her husband Orlie died in 1984 and her daughter
Barbara Carella died in 2001. Survivors: four daughters, Florence Raulli of
Marcellus, Patricia Meagher of North Syracuse, Sandra DeRoberts and Susan
Comtois, both of East Syracuse; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services: 8:15 a.m. Monday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 9
a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, East Syracuse. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery,
DeWitt. Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 7191 E.
Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: Tyburn Academy, 50 Wallace Ave.,
Auburn, NY 13021 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Jackson, James   
November 16, 2004 James Jackson, 90, of 502 Hillsboro Parkway, passed away
peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Belle Grove
Missionary Baptist Church and a former mason. He leaves to cherish his memory
four daughters,Janice Brown of Lithonia, GA, Mary Tolbert, Ruby Cummings and
Geraldine Wilkes all of Syracuse; six sons, Luscius of Raleigh, TX, Jimmie,
Robert, Tommy and John of Syracuse and Andrew of Fairfield, MD; 20
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Monday 11 a.m. to
12 noon at Belle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 219 W. Castle St. with
funeral services following at noon. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley
Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.
Killiam, Margaret Anne   
November 18, 2004 Margaret Anne Killiam, age 89, of Pulaski, died Thursday in
Syracuse. She was born in California and resided in Pulaski many years. She
was employed by Harris Dept. Store, Pulaski. No survivors. Private services
and burial in Pulaski Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Kononovich, Philip   
November 18, 2004 Philip Kononovich, 45, died Thursday, at Community General
Hospital. He was a native of Syracuse. He worked at Carrier Corporation in the
maintenance department. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers International
Local 527. Philip enjoyed fishing, photography, working on small engines and
loved playing pool. His father Karl died September 28, 2004. Survivors: his
mother, the former Ann Plaskon Kononovich; aunts, uncles and several cousins.
Services will be Monday 9:30 a.m. at the Macko-Vassallo Funeral Home, 1609 W.
Genesee St. Burial will be in the Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery,
Herkimer, NY. Calling hours will be Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home,
1609 W. Genesee St. Panakhyda services will be Sunday 2:30 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Liberatore, John A.   
November 19, 2004 John A. Liberatore, beloved husband and father, of Westvale,
died Friday. Born in Syracuse and he resided in Syracuse all of his life. John
was a bus driver for Centro for 16 years, retiring in 1996. His passions were
family, cooking, classical music,old movies and cat Libby. Predeceased by his
mother, Carmella M. Liberatore in 1973, father, Quito Liberatore in 2003 and
his sister, Marion Colella in 2003. Survivors: His wife Doris Dingman
Liberatore; son, Angelo of Liverpool; daughter, Angela of Westvale; sisters,
Serafina Gridley of Cicero and Victoria Loveall of Liverpool; brothers, Victor
Liberatore of Mattydale and Carmen Liberatore of Liverpool; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services Monday 9 a.m at FARONE & SON and 9:30 a.m at the
Basilica of Sacred Heart Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours
Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the
Basilica of Sacred Heart Church, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Lumbrazo, Louis J.   
November 18, 2004 Louis J. Lumbrazo, 89, of 124 Seneca Ave., Oneida Castle,
died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the Extended Care Facility of the Oneida
Healthcare Center following a long illness. He was born on March 2, 1915 the
son of Joseph and Irene Delmoni-co Lumbrazo. He was the widower of the late
Melva Mattraw who died May 14, 1985. Louie was an accountant for Oneida Heater
and later Jack's Tasty Snacks for many years, retiring 20 years ago. Louie was
very fond of music and dancing. He had a nice pleasant personality and was
always dressed well. Surviving are one brother, Russ of Oneida; one sister,
Doris Ezrow of Sherrill; one nephew, James Ezrow and a very fond companion,
Eleanor Pape. Burial will be made in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Oneida. At
Louie's request, there will be no calling hours. Fiore Funeral Home, Inc. 303
Main Street Oneida, NY 13421 (315) 363-6100
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Murphy, Ethel P.   
November 18, 2004 Ethel P. (Pickard) Murphy, 93, of Greenpoint, Liverpool,
former resident of E. Syracuse, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Born
in Syracuse, she graduated from East Syracuse High School. She was a wire
designer for the Heavy MilitaryDept. of General Electric Co. for 20 years,
retiring in 1972, and a member of St. Matthew's Parish. Her husband, Walter L.
Murphy, died in 1994. Survivors: four daughters, Kathleen Wilbur Hopkins and
William Hopkins of E. Syracuse, Marilyn and Byron Monday of Ocala, FL, Wilma
and Frank Schmeler of Nassau, NY, Lois and James Christaldi of Liverpool; two
sons, Bernard and Edith Murphy of Pearce, AZ, Walter and Melanie Murphy of
Huntington, TX; one sister, Helen Eno of Mattydale; one brother, Roy Pickard
of Brewerton; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 22, at Forani
& Cline Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church. Burial, St. Mary's
Cemetery, Minoa. Calling hours 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 21, at the funeral
home, 206 Kinne St., E. Syracuse. Contributions: St. Matthew's Church
Restoration Fund, W. Yates St., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Smith Sr., William   
November 18, 2004 William G. Smith, Sr., 84 formerly of 100 Rochester St.,
Fulton, died at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fulton and had
remained a lifetime resident of Fulton. He retired after 42 years with
Sealright Co., Fulton. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during WW
II. He was inducted in the Bowling Hall of Fame, and was an avid golfer and
sportsman. He was predeceased by his brother, Ernest Smith. He is survived by
his wife, Almeda Smith of Fulton; his children, William Smith, Jr. of
Rochester, Harriet Cragun of Indiana, and Susan Smith of Hannibal; his
siblings, James Smith, Leon Smith, Jr., Patrick Smith, Cora Lindsley, and
Marion Arcadi, all of Fulton, Norman Smith of Minetto, and Jane Rawson of
Mexico; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services: 10
a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial: Private. Calling Hours: 4
to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

VanWie, Ann Pasachnik   
November 16, 2004 Mrs. Ann Pasachnik VanWie, age 82, of 4762 State St., Oneida
Castle, NY, widow of the late Albert B. VanWie, died Tuesday, November 16,
2004. She was a secretary at the former National Casket Company in Oneida.
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida. At Ann's request, there are no
calling hours. Fiore Funeral Home, Inc. 303 Main Street Oneida, NY 13421 (315)
363-6100
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

White, Carol S.   
November 18, 2004 Carol S. White, 60, of Oneida, died Thursday, November 18,
2004. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday from St. Peter's Lutheran
Church, Verona. Interment will be made in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.

Wright, Eleanor Ann "Mitzi"   
November 19, 2004 Eleanor Ann "Mitzi" Wright, 55, died peacefully November 19,
2004, at Loretto Health Care after a long battle with lung disease. She was a
graduate of St. Anthony of Padua High School in 1967 and Central City Business
Institute in1969. Mitzi worked in nursing at the Veterans and Community
Hospitals before her illness. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's
Parish and a resident of Loretto for 10 years. She will long be remembered by
family and friends for her concerns for others, positive attitude, sense of
humor, love of music and love of God. The courage she displayed in the face of
her numerous lifelong health issues was totally remarkable. Surviving are two
brothers, James P. and Joseph Wright; nephews, James P. Jr. and Daniel Wright;
and several cousins. She was predeceased by her brother William J. and her
parents, Harold W. and Mary Jane Wright. Services are 8:30 a.m. Monday at
Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church. Burial
is in Loomis Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 1628 W.
Genesee St. Contributions may be made to Loretto Adult Care Facility, 700 E.
Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY. Edward J. Ryan & Son
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/20/2004.