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Barr Sr., Norman L.   
November 20, 2004 Norman L. Barr Sr., 91, of Mattydale, died Saturday in
Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, NY. His wife Lucille died in October
1982. A lifelong resident of Central New York, Mr. Barr was a retiree of
Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he was an op-erating engineer for over 33 years,
retiring January 31, 1978. Mr. Barr Sr. was born in Syracuse, NY, the son of
William and Pearl Halsey Barr. He was a former member of Konosioni Lodge #950
F&M, Syracuse, NY, and Operating Engineers 100E #11 and 81 for several years.
He was a member of Delaware Baptist Church and of Bristol-Myers Squibb
Quarter-Century Club since 1970. He enjoyed traveling, camping and dancing.
Survivors: daughter, Norma L. Barr of Elbridge, NY; son, Norman L. Barr Jr. of
Herndon, VA; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins; and his fiancee,
Dorothy Fox. Friends may call Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at
Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main Street, North
Syracuse, NY. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES
Please sign the guest book at www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Beyer, Frank J.   
November 21, 2004 Frank J. Beyer, 90, of 121 Forrest Way, Camillus, died
Sunday at Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was a graduate of
Most Holy Rosary School. He lived in Camillus since 1971. Frank was a pressman
for the Syracuse Her-ald-Journal for 43 years, retiring in 1978. An Army
veteran of WW II, he was the recipient of the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars
and the Conspicuous Service Award from New York State. He was also a
communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a former member of the Ushers Club and
Holy Name Society. He was a member of the American Legion Tipperary Hill Post
1361 and Local 66 of the Pressmen's Union. His wife of 54 years, the former
Alice Hennessy, died in 1997 and daughter, Mary Ellen Gardner, died in 1998.
Surviving are his daughter, Ann (Douglas) Llewellyn of Rochester; sons, Frank
T. (Debra Gallagher) Beyer of Fayetteville and Larry E. (Deb) Beyer of
Camillus; son-in-law, Maurice Gardner of Clay; sisters, Betty Drake of Auburn
and Kathleen Byrne of Syracuse; and eight grandchilden. Services will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus and at
10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated.
Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be
in St. Agnes Cemetery, Syracuse. Contributions may be made to Hospice of
Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Bickel, Joseph S.   
November 20, 2004 Joseph S. Bickel, 88, of Genoa. Service: Wednesday at 10:30
a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Church, King Ferry. Burial in St. Bernard's
Cemetery, Scipio Center. Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Shurtleff
Funeral Home, 10117 Route 90, Genoa. Contributions: Southern Cayuga Ambulance,
P.O. Box 7, Poplar Ridge, NY 13139.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Brownell, Iva Sullivan   
November 21, 2004 Iva Sullivan Brownell, 92, of Laurens, NY, passed away
Sunday. She graduated from State University College in Oneonta. She taught
fifth grade in Laurens for 21 years and retired in 1974. She attended the
Laurens Presbyterian Church and was very active in the women's group. She was
a member of the Otsego County Retired Teachers' Association and the Laurens
Golden Age Senior Citizens Group. She had teaching articles published as well
as poems and stories for children. Other interests included volunteer work,
crafts and reading. She was predeceased by her husband, Ward Brownell; her
son, John Brownell; four sisters; and five brothers. Surviving are her
daughter, Janice (Allen) Jenner of Baldwinsville; her son, James (Ruth)
Brownell of Laurens; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her brother,
Mardon Sullivan of Watertown, NY; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 11
a.m. Tuesday in Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. Calling Hours:
Today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Laurens
Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Cealie, Gertrude M.   
November 19, 2004 Gertrude M. Cealie, 82, of Fulton, died Friday at The Manor
at Seneca Hill, Volney. A native of Hannibal, Mrs. Cealie had resided in
Fulton most of her life. She retired in 1984 as a supervisor from Nestle
Company, Fulton, after 43 years. She had previously worked as a secretary for
Peter Conley, Attorney, and Bogardus Insurance Company. Mrs. Cealie was a
communicant of Holy Family Church in Fulton. She was predeceased by her
husband, Donald J. Cealie, who died in 2002. She is survived by a sister,
Patricia A. Simpson of Fulton; a brother, Frederick R. McCarthy of Fulton;
several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
11 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, at Holy Family Chapel, Fulton. Entombment will
be at All Saints Mausoleum in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. A calling hour
will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 45 West Fourth Street,
Fulton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's
Support Group of Syracuse, NY, 1 Handhewn Way, Manlius, NY 13104 or to
American Heart Association, Oswego County Chapter, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY
13220. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Crim, Edna P.   
November 20, 2004 Edna P. Crim, 87, of Weedsport, formerly of Genoa and
Moravia. Widow of Reginald Crim, who died in November 1953. Survivors:
daughter, Lucy (Frank) Harris, formerly of Jordan, now of Mission, TX; five
grandchildren: Dean Harris of TX, Robin Harris of Weedsport, Mark Harris of
PA, Debra Harris of CT and Gregory Harris of Weedsport; four great- and two
great-great grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wade Funeral
Home, 22 Church St., Moravia. Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Contributions: Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Drive, Auburn, NY
13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Fielding Jr., Harold Arthur   
November 20, 2004 Harold Arthur Fielding Jr., 88, of Fulton, passed away
November 20, 2004. He was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and was the former
owner of Fulton Unit Parts in Fulton for 40 years. Harold was a member of All
Saints Episcopal Church, Fulton, and a member and past master of the Hiram
Lodge 144. He was also a former member of the Watertown Shrine. He was
predeceased by his sister, Norma Searles. Harold is survived by his wife of 65
years, Nina E. Fielding of Fulton; daughter, Rachel Fielding of Cape Vincent,
NY; daughter, Susan Fielding of Fulton; and son, Harold A. Fielding III of
Fulton. Funeral services are private. There are no calling hours. Burial will
be in Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Foster Funeral Home, Fulton, has charge of
arrangements. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Hall, Patricia McArdell   
November 18, 2004 Patricia McArdell Hall, 42, of Wilmington, NC, died
Thursday. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Westvale until 2003. She was a
graduate of Westhill High School and attended Bryant College in RI. Patricia
was an advocate for autistic children and participated in local events. She
was a communicant of St. Ann's Church. She was predeceased by her sister Mary
Ellen McArdell in 1970. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Richard
Hall; a daughter, Kathleen M.; two sons, Sean G. and Gerard M., all of
Wilmington, NC; her parents, Charles R. and Patricia B. McArdell of Henderson
Harbor, NY, and Daytona Beach Shores, FL; two sisters, Eileen (Robert)
O'Connor of Westvale and Barbara (Louis) Alteri of Liverpool; a brother,
Lawrence McArdell of Daytona Beach Shores, FL; three nephews. Funeral services
will be Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee
St., and at 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery,
DeWitt. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions: Jowonio School, 3049 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13224. Whelan
Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Hayes, Helen D.   
November 21, 2004 Helen D. Hayes, 92, died at James Square Nursing Facility on
Sunday, November 21, 2004. Helen led a long, happy and healthy life. Helen's
sense of humor remained with her until the very end. Helen was a resident of
the East-wood areasince 1947. She was a homemaker who was the beloved mother
of seven children, 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, John E. Hayes Sr., died in 1972; and
her daughter, Barbara Rich of Henderson Harbor, died in 2004. Helen was a
great cook and was accomplished at knitting and crocheting. Helen enjoyed
bowling in a league at the Sports Center and Kelly & Creno until her ninetieth
year. She is survived by her daughters, Joan (John) Rayo of Syracuse and Helen
(Arthur) Longden of Fayetteville; sons: John (Betty) Hayes of Dewitt, Stephen
Hayes of Spencerport, David (Joan) Hayes of Washington, DC, and Paul (Sharon)
Hayes of Atlanta, GA; sister, Bernice Ciampa of Tewksbury, MA; brother,
Kenneth Harnden of New Hampshire; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral
Home and at 9 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial services will be in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home, 3111 James Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American
Lung Assoc. of CNY, 506 E. Washington Street, Syracuse, New York 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Hryvko, William "Bill"   
November 21, 2004 William "Bill" Hryvko, 74, of Camillus, died Sunday at home.
Born in Auburn, he lived in Camillus for 48 years. Bill was a 1949 graduate of
Auburn High School and was a maintenance supervisor for General Electric Co.
for 40 years, retiringin 1990. He was a communicant of St. Nicholas Orthodox
Church in Auburn. He also served as president of the former St. Michael's
Orthodox Church "R" Club and was a member of the church board. Surviving are
his wife of 50 years, the former Betty Kosct; daughter, Kathy E. Hryvko of
Camillus; brothers-in-law, Joseph Speck of Auburn and Mike Rodak of Camillus;
and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, where a funeral Mass will
be celebrated. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buranich Funeral
Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery,
Half Acre. Contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Hall
Fund, Cross and Cottage streets, Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Kanaley, Daniel Andrew   
November 13, 2004 Daniel Andrew Kanaley, infant, of Oswego, died November 13,
2004. Surviving are his parents, Albert and Tanya (Robbins) Kanaley; three
sisters: Nicole Morse, Katelyn and Ashley Robbins. Graveside services: Noon
Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Mayville, Clara M.   
November 20, 2004 Clara M. Mayville, 60, of North Syracuse, died Saturday at
Crouse Hospital. She worked as a cashier for Nutritional Services at Crouse
Hospital for over 30 years. Survived by her husband, Sidick Mohammed of N.
Syracuse; two sons, Khaleel Mo-hammed of Liverpool and Rasheed Mohammed of
Syracuse; one daughter, Amy Jean Button of Virginia; one granddaughter, Tiana
Mohammed of Florida; three sisters: Jean Losey of Indiana, Karen Cook of
Moira, NY, and Sharon Richards of Arizona. Services: Noon today at the Islamic
Society of CNY, 925 Comstock Ave., Syracuse. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Butler-Badman Funeral Home Inc., Onondaga Hill.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Mulholland Sr., Floyd   
November 20, 2004 Floyd Mulholland Sr., 84, of Syracuse, passed away on
Saturday at the VA Hospital. He is survived by 10 children: Brent, Bruce,
Loren, Shannon, Darlene, Debra, Claire, Sharon, Brenda and Floyd Jr.; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: Wednesday, November 24, at 10
a.m. at DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home. Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 23, at the funeral home. Burial in Veterans' Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Pelo, Donna J.   
November 20, 2004 Donna J. Pelo, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday. Services:
10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial: Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, Volney. Calling hours: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

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 11/22/2004.

Rensin, Ethel   
November 21, 2004 Ethel Rensin, 93, died Sunday at the Jewish Health and Rehab
Center at Menorah Park. A life resident of Syracuse, she was associated with
her late husband Kenneth C., who died in 1992, in their business, Rensin Dry
Cleaners of E. Fayette St., until retiring in 1978. Ethel was a member of
Temple Adath Yeshurun and Hadassah. She was predeceased by her daughter Audrey
Rensin Halpern in 1976 and her sister, Beatrice Shapiro. Survived by her son
Howard (Kathy); son-in-law David Halpern; her brother David (Anne) Bloom;
grandchildren: Joseph, Samuel, David (Lia) Rensin, Deborah (John) Corcoran,
Elliott (Jacqueline) Halpern; and great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Benjamin
Rensin. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Calling
hour will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel, 1909 E. Fayette St.
Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers
may be made to a charity of one's choice. birnbaum funeral service, inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Rogers, Louise D.   
November 20, 2004 Louise D. Rogers, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died
Saturday following a long illness. She was a resident of Hastings, NY, with
her husband of 50 years, Richard. She worked as a supervisor of returned goods
at Bristol-Myers for 34years, retiring in 1993. Surviving are her husband
Richard; children: Mark (Jody) Rogers of Auburn; Richelle Rogers of Boston,
MA; and Laurie (Randall) Ross of Lititz, PA; four grandchildren: Kathryn and
Kevin Rogers, David and Rene Ross; one brother, Roger (Nancy) Miller of
Jamesville, WI; several nieces and nephews; and a foster daughter, Raynette
Russell of Yulee, FL. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Traub Funeral Home,
Central Square. Burial: Hillside Cemetery. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
at the funeral home, 684 North Main St. Contributions in Louise's memory may
be made to The Child Life Fund, University Hospital, 750 East Adams St.,
Syracuse, NY 13201. TRAUB FUNERAL HOME CENTRAL SQUARE
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.

Sotherden, Frances Breed   
October 21, 2004 Frances Celesta Breed Sotherden, 94, of Rochester, NY, passed
away October 21, 2004, at Saint John's Home in Rochester, NY. Survivors
include her sister, Geraldine French; her daughters: Charlotte Sanders, Judith
Gilbert and Jane Newcomb; her son, Stuart Sotherden; eight grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren. An interment service will be held at 11 a.m.
November 27, 2004, at Pine Plains Cemetery, 8686 Henry Clay Blvd., Clay, NY.
There will be a reception in celebration of Frances's life at Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Route 31, Clay, NY, after the interment service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/22/2004.