OBITS: The Post-Standard 21 Nov 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com Bell, Margaret Delmonico "Peg" "Peg" Bell November 19, 2004 Margaret Delmonico "Peg" Bell passed away Friday in Rochester, NY; formerly of Syracuse. Predeceased by her husband, Edward E. Bell Jr. She is survived by her children, Dean (Noreen) Bell of Marcellus, Deborah (Richard) Kaplun of Webster, and Dana (Kathryn) Bell of Victor; brother, Dr. J. Ernest Delmonico Jr. (Jane) of FL; grandchildren, Derek, M.D., Alexander Bell, Thomas, Meghann and Michael Kaplun and Andrew Bell; nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Dr. J. Ernest Delmonico Sr. and Josephine Coughlin Delmonico. During WWII, she worked for the American Red Cross. She was a graduate of Syracuse University and worked for the Rochester City School District for 16 years. Friends may call Monday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Chapel and Tuesday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee Street, DeWitt, NY, where a funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. You are invited to bring a written memory of Peg for the family's memory book. Interment at Assumption Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Pulmonary Unit Fund, c/o Rochester General Hospital Foundation, 1445 Portland Avenue, Suite G04, Rochester, NY 14621-9934. To light a candle, visit: www.anthonychapels.com Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels 1031 Ridge Road, Webster 872-6380 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Blowers, David B. November 18, 2004 David B. Blowers, 54, of Canastota, died Thursday. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday at the convenience of the family in Oneida Castle Cemetery, with Reverend Arthur Hubbard officiating. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Bower, Mary F. November 20, 2004 Mary F. Bower, 85, of 419 Rochester St., Fulton, died at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. She was born in Oswego. She was retired from General Electric, Syracuse. She is predeceased by her two brothers, William and Robert. She is survived by her children, Gary (Margaret) M. Bower of Hilton, NY, and Joyce A. Bower of Fulton; her sister, Ann Cahill of Oswego; two granddaughters, Caitlin and Gillian Bower; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in All Saints Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. Calling hours: Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Bowman, Neil I. November 17, 2004 Neil I. Bowman, 62, of Bridgeport, and formerly of North Syracuse, died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, he retired from U.S. Materials Handling Corp. in 1983. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam and a member of Mattydale VFW Post #3146. His wife, Rosalinde Mager Bowman, died in 2001. Survivors: a son, Thomas of North Syracuse; daughter, Felicia Bowman of Syracuse; brother, Keith of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. Services: 3 p.m. Monday at Traub Funeral Home, 7975 Rte. 31, Bridgeport. Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m., prior to the service. Contributions may be made to the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department. Traub Funeral Home Bridgeport Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Butts, Gertrude I. November 19, 2004 Gertrude I. Butts, 91, of Baldwinsville, died Friday, November 19, 2004, at home. Born in Fabius, she worked for the Baldwinsville School District as a librarian, retiring in 1972 after many years. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Baldwinsville. She was predeceased by her husband DeForest in 1991. Surviving: two sons, Gregory T. (Sharon) of Memphis and Barton G. (Nancy) of Naples, NY; one sister, Adele J. Reid of Memphis; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services: Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Grace Episcopal Church, 110 Oswego St., Baldwinsville. No calling hours. Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to the Plainville Vol. Fire Dept. Gates Funeral Home, Inc., Baldwinsville, has care of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Cronkright, Marion November 19, 2004 Marion Cronkright, 84, of Greenpoint Senior Living, Liverpool, died Friday at James Square, Syracuse. She was born in Toronto, Canada, and moved to the United States in 1946. Marion lived for many years in Freehold, NJ, where she and her husband owned Glenshee Kennels. She was an active member in the Sand and Sea Kennel Club, the Bayshore Companion Club and the Jersey Shore Doll Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Cronkright. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Vineberg of Toronto, Canada, and two stepchildren, Janet Whyland of Marcellus, NY, and Walter Cronkright Jr. of Houston, TX. There will be calling hours on Sunday, November 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home, 958 Adelphia Rd., Adelphia, NJ. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 22, at 11 a.m. in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, NJ. Contributions may be made to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 3800 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-6047 or to the Ontario Veterinary College, OVC Dean's Office, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Czerwinski, John J. November 17, 2004 Col. John J. Czerwinski, 70, of New Orleans, formerly of Baldwinsville, died Wednesday in Baldwinsville. He was born in Albion and raised in Baldwinsville. John was a graduate of Baldwinsville Academy and LeMoyne College. He served 30 years in the U.S. Marines. Survivors: his wife, the former Marjorie C. Dormeier; a daughter, Kristy Meyer of Conroe, TX; a son, John of Portland, OR; his mother, Gertrude Czerwinski of Baldwinsville; two grandchildren, Skyler and Kendall Meyer; two aunts, Celia Spada and Isabelle Pegelow, both of Medina; and several cousins. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, 47 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: St. Mary's Anniversary Fund. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Davis, Lizzie Mae November 19, 2004 Lizzie Mae Davis, 98, of Oneida, died Friday Services: 4 p.m. Monday at Ironside Funeral Home, Oneida. Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 342 Main Street Oneida. Interment: South Edmeston Cemetery. View obituary at www.ironsidefuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Dolan, Joyce November 19, 2004 Joyce Dolan, 66, of Houston, TX, died Friday in the 4119 Park Douglas, Houston, TX. Mrs. Dolan was born in Syracuse, NY. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Norma Bonny Heckel. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Glenn of Maryland and Janet Dolan of Houston, TX; three sons: Michael Dolan of Houston, TX; Patrick Dolan of West Monroe, NY; and Christopher Dolan of North Syracuse, NY; one sister, Jane Brown; two brothers, Joseph Heckel and Jack Heckel; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rte. 11), North Syracuse, NY. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be Wednesday in North Syracuse Cemetery, North Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima, 409 S. Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at www.searsmiddletonjones.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Finch, Marie E. November 19, 2004 Marie E. Finch, of Oswego, died Friday. Survived by five daughters: Sharon Foultz of Pulaski; Jean Fay of Odenton, MD; Carol Anguish of Baldwinsville; Sandra McManus of Oswego; and Marcia Wilson of Springfield, MA; three sons: William of Concord, NC; Rickey of Fulton; and David of Oswego. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church. Friends may call at Dowdle Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 p.m. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Gleason, Jane H. November 20, 2004 Jane H. Gleason, 89, of Liverpool, died Saturday at Crouse Hospital. She was one of the original Golden Eaglettes with the Girl Scouts for over 60 years. She was a volunteer with St. Joseph School and a teacher's aide with Liverpool schools. Herhusband of 65 years, George, died in 2000. Surviving are her daughter, with whom she resided, Mary Ann Gleason-Kuznia of Liverpool; four sons: David Gleason of Gainesville, GA; John Thomas Gleason of Lakeland, FL; William B. Gleason of Syracuse; and Michael E. Gleason of Liverpool; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2004, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Girl Scouts of America. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Hale Sr., Fred H. November 19, 2004 Fred H. Hale Sr., 113, formerly of South Portland, ME, died Friday at The Nottingham. He was born in New Sharon, ME, and graduated from New Sharon High School. Fred was a retired railway postal clerk for the U.S. government in Portland and was a member of Elm Street Methodist Church in South Portland. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Flora Mooers, in 1979; two daughters, Muriel Varey and Carolyn Lord; and a son, Richard Hale. Survivors: two sons, Norman D. of Murray, KY, and Fred H. Jr. of Baldwinsville; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren. Services: Noon on Tuesday, November 23, at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland, ME. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Farmington, ME. A calling hour will be from 11 a.m. until noon Tuesday, prior to the service. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, NYS Memorial Processing Unit, Hartford, CT 06150-1160 or CNY Children's Hospital, Upstate Medical Center, 750 E. Adams St., CAB 326, Syracuse, NY 13210. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Jackson, Freddie November 19, 2004 Freddie Jackson departed this life Friday, November 19. He was born August 29, 1924, in Auburn, AL. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Martha Jackson; three children; two stepdaughters; several grandchildren; and three brothers. Funeral service: Wednesday, November 24, at 11 a.m. at South Hill Kingdom Hall, 1990 Meadowbrook Drive. Calling hour: 10 to 11 a.m. at Kingdom Hall, prior to the service. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Kappesser, Esther Z. November 18, 2004 Esther Z. Kappesser, 89, of Earl Ave., Mattydale, died peacefully at Crouse Hospital on Thursday. Born in Toledo, Illinois, her family moved to NY when she was a child. She lived the majority of her life at the family home in Mattydale since 1950. She was past president of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers at St. Margaret's RC Church and a member of the Mattydale Hinsdale Senior Citizens. Her sons Richard and Charles, along with her husband Syr. PD Det. Sgt. George "Kap", all predeceased her. Surviving are her children, James and Mary of Mattydale; two grandchildren, Nathan and Peggy; their mother Jodi Kappesser of Syracuse; a brother, Ken Stayton of Moravia; and many nieces and nephews. Esther's funeral services will be at noon Monday at the Krueger Funeral Home. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Monday prior to the service at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Kehrer, Camilla K. November 19, 2004 Camilla K. Kehrer, 91, of Cortland, died November 19, 2004, at Cortland Care Center of Cortland. Born the daughter of Glenn and Anna Kamm Bishop in Otisco, NY, on June 8, 1913, Mrs. Kehrer graduated from Tully High School in 1930 and graduated business school in Syracuse as a secretary. She married Emory Kehrer, worked as a secretary for Syracuse China until retirement, moved to Colorado and worked for Safeway Stores as a secretary, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Vesper Methodist Church. Survived by a son, Robert Cook of Montana; a brother, Glenn Bishop of Florida; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters: Eloise Baily, Helen Hubbell and Maxine Berry. Services will be graveside in the spring in Vesper Cemetery. HALL FUNERAL HOME Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Kominski, June B. November 20, 2004 June B. (Thompson) Kominski, 75, of North Syracuse, died Saturday at Francis House. She retired in 1994 from B.G. Sulzle Co. after 25 years of service. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, N. Syracuse. Surviving are her husband of57 years, John Kominski; two children, John F. (Kimberly) Kominski of Cicero and Linda M. (Douglas) Cerio of Cicero; and two grandchildren, Scott and Amy Kominski. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse, with entombment following in St. Mary's Cemetery Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum. Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home, 215 S. Main Street, N. Syracuse. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208 or Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.ZFERGF Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. 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 11/21/2004. Lozipone Sr., Ralph P. November 19, 2004 Ralph P. Lozipone Sr., 83, died Friday in Community General Hospital. A Syracuse resident for many years, Ralph was a construction worker for 30 years with Local #40. He was a U.S. Army WWII Tank Corps veteran and a communicant of HolyFamily Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carmella (Presutti) Lozipone; sons: Ralph P. (Sherri) Lozipone Jr. of Texas, Carmen A. (Sue) Lozipone of Texas and Patrick J. Lozipone of Syracuse; four grandchildren: RaNae, Marie, Stephanie and Carmen Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Maci Marie; one brother, John (Elizabeth) of Marcellus; and one sister, Antoinette Mannino of PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Merrithew, Jeanne November 17, 2004 Jeanne Merrithew, 81, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at Loretto. She lived in Saugus and Lynn, MA, for 24 years, until moving to Syracuse. She lived in Camillus since 1988 and was a member of Fairmount Community Church. Surviving are her daughters, Beverley (James) Kelly of Camillus and Cynthia (Robin Hooper) Merrithew of Rochester; sons, Roger Merrithew of Nipomo, CA, and Larry (JoAnne) Merrithew of Auburn. Jeanne was a wonderful, loving grandmother (Gram) and is survived by her grandchildren: Christine (Andrew) Reichel of Marcellus; Patrick O'Connor of Denver, CO; Larry Merrithew of Auburn; Molly Merrithew of Auburn; and Justin and Ryan Merrithew of Nipomo, CA; great-granddaughters, Jillian and Lauren Reichel of Marcellus; and cousin, Priscilla Smith of Baldwinsville. Her husband of 50 years, Roger F. Merrithew, died in 1992. Friends may call Tuesday, November 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A service will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to Huntington Family Center, 405 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Neuhaus, Charles L. November 18, 2004 Charles L. Neuhaus, 51, of Bridgeport, born in Syracuse and retired from Killian Bearing, died Thursday. He was an Air Force veteran of Vietnam. Survivors: his wife of 25 years, Beverly Glisker; and a brother Robert, of Arkansas. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Bridgeport. Burial: Onondaga Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Traub Funeral Home, Rte. 31, Bridgeport. Traub Funeral Home Bridgeport Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Parsons, Claire Root October 19, 2004 A Memorial Service for Claire Root Parsons of Jamesville and Skaneateles, who died October 19, 2004, in Nashua, NH, will be held at Dewitt Community Church on Friday, November 26, 2004, at 11 a.m. Rev. Edwin Taylor will officiate. Two children survive her, Charles R. (Elfriede) Parsons of Syracuse and Martha P. (Paine) of Nashua, NH; son-in-law, Alfred P. Duncker of Alexandria, VA; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nephews. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Dewitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd., East, Dewitt, NY 13214 or the Syracuse Rescue Mission, 120 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Pitman, Margaret Alva November 9, 2004 Margaret Alva Pitman, 80, of Skaneateles, died November 9, 2004, on St. Simons Island, Georgia. A graduate of New York State College of Buffalo and Syracuse University, she was a former Cayuga County Cooperative Extension Agent and a home economics teacher at Jordan Elbridge Senior High School. She was an active community volunteer and talented quilter. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Frank Pitman; two daughters, Gail (Bill Yaus), Marjorie (Don Varnadoe); one sister, Edna Connor; three grandchildren, Jeff Yaus, Kathleen Wolin, and Jason Varnadoe; as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 26, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the Skaneateles United Methodist Church, Jordan Street, Skaneateles, New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Skaneateles United Methodist Church. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, Brunswick, GA, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Robar, Theresa Schena November 18, 2004 Theresa Schena Robar, 90, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2004, at Loretta Health Care Facility, Syracuse. Born in Syracuse, she had lived in Constantia for 23 years with her late husband, Frank Robar. She was past president of Trach-Auringer VFW Post #7325 Auxiliary and a faithful communicant of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sisters, Vinci Laurenzo and Adaline Falcone. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Barnaba and Josephine DiMatteo, both of Syracuse; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2004, at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 South Main St., Central Square, and at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Church, Rte. 49, Constantia, with burial in Constantia Rural Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trach-Auringer VFW Post #7325 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 365, Constantia, NY 13044. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Stout, Janice D. November 19, 2004 Janice DiAnn Stout, 50, of Territory Road, Oneida, died Friday at home following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Before she became ill, she was a cook at Oneida Nation Day Care. She was a member of the Onondaga Beaver Clan. She was an av-id bingo player, and she enjoyed bowling. She was devoted to her family. Janice is survived by her husband of 34 years, Gilbert Stout Sr.; children: Gilbert Jr., William, Samual, Cory, Beverly and ChyAnn Stout, all of Oneida; mother and stepfather, Beverly and Howard Lazore of Onondaga Nation; sisters and brother, Carolyn Gibson, Darlene Papineau, Christina Marnell and Richard Bennett, all of Onondaga Nation; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call anytime at Carolyn Gibson's home, Route 11A, Onondaga Nation. Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Carolyn's house and at 11 a.m. in the Longhouse. Burial will be in Onondaga Nation Cemetery. Please light a candle in memory of Janice at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Stowell, Kathleen L. November 19, 2004 Kathleen LaHart Stowell, 78, formerly of Palmer Drive, North Syracuse, died Friday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. A native of Lake Placid, she was in real estate sales for Clark Real Estate and later Longley Jones until 1980. Previously she hadworked for Sweetheart Market. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse, and was a volunteer piano player at Van Duyn since 1990. Her husband, Kenneth E. Stowell, predeceased her on October 14, 1993. Surviving are two daughters, Joanne (Robert) Leach and Kathy (Robert) Stowell Finsel, both of Cicero; three brothers: Robert LaHart of Lake Placid, Gerald LaHart of Malone and James LaHart of Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to the Behavioral Care Unit at Van Duyn, Attn: Martha Collier, 5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215.ZFERGF Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Venezia, Mamie November 19, 2004 Mamie Theresa Louise Venezia passed away peacefully Friday in the Eddy Ford Nursing Home in Cohoes, NY, after a long illness. Born April 27, 1916, in Fulton, NY, she resided in the Syracuse area for 60 years. She was devoted to her husband, Anthony M. Venezia, who died in 1988. Mamie was a devoted homemaker and manager of Lofts Candy Store. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. Surviving are a daughter, Cecelia, and her husband Karl Gerteis of Poughkeepsie; a son, Richard, and his wife Anne Venezia of Davidsonville, MD; a brother, Harry Sr., and his wife Ann Louise of Syracuse. She was delighted by her grandchildren Christopher, Courtney, Jessica, Kathryn and Jonathan; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, the Randall Road entrance. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eddy Ford Nursing Home, 421 W. Columbia Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Warren, Eleanor November 18, 2004 Eleanor Warren, 90, died Thursday, November 18, 2004, at home. She was a resident of Westvale for 45 years and cherished her independence, living in her own home until her death. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, a treasuredfriend and neighbor, and an amazing mother-in-law. She was a substitute teacher in the Westhill School District for many years. Surviving are her children: Charles Warren (Rena) of Riverside, CA; Peggy Mekuria (Girma) of Seattle, WA; Tom Warren of Syracuse; and Denise Warren (Ahmed Amr) of Seattle, WA; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice C. Warren, and her daughter-in-law, Linda Warren. Services will be held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 1628 West Genesee St., and at 1 p.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004. Williams, Barbara Freeman November 18, 2004 Barbara Freeman Williams, 51, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at Community Hospital. Born in Columbus, Georgia, she was a resident of Syracuse for most of her life. Survivors: Harvey Williams; daughters, Chamequa and ZalettaWilliams; sons, Duane Freeman and Antoine (Ameniah) Williams; mother, Betty Jean Freeman; sisters, Lauranne Baldwin, Lisa Harriston and Carol Spivey; brothers, Jimmy Spivey and Milton Spivey Jr.; aunt, Martha Anthony; 10 grandchildren. Calling hours: Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, at Four Square Gospel Church of God in Christ, with funeral services to follow. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/21/2004.