OBITS: The Post-Standard 27 Nov 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Alfano, Mary   
November 24, 2004 Mary Alfano, 88, of Fulton, died Wednesday. She was
predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Dana. Surviving are children, Brother
Christopher of the Franciscan Brothers of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Vincent, Joseph, Peter, Paul, Thomas and Robert Alfano, Sara Sperbeck-Robbins
and Josephine Acome; sisters, Blanche Gravlin and Helen Dence; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services
are 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton, with
calling hours 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial at Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander.
Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Becker, Elaine   
November 25, 2004 Elaine Becker, 49, of Union Springs formerly of Borodino,
died Thursday. Born in Greeley, CO she was a former secretary at the First
United Methodist Church in Auburn where she was a member and former nursery
school teacher. Surviving are her husband David R. Becker; her son and his
wife Brian and Kelly Becker of Auburn; her mother Laurel Springstead of
Auburn; brothers Leland and Steven Springstead both of Borodino; and sister
Jill Henry of Newark. She was predeceased by her father Eugene and a brother
Allen. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist
Church. Burial will be in Borodino Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St, Skaneateles.
Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 99 South St,
Auburn, NY 13021
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Bowen, Charlotte C.   
November 25, 2005 Mrs. Charlotte C. Bowen, 77, of Ocala, FL, died November 25,
2004 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Born in Utica, NY, came to Syracuse in
1984. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist
Church, was very active with Meals on Wheels, Marion County Sr. Services
volunteer, Boy Scouts, a counselor for Methodist youth, and loved butterflies,
and graduated from Fabius Central School in Fabius, New York. Survived by her
husband, Hammett L. Bowen, Ocala, FL; sons, Robert M. Comstock, of Hilton, NY,
Gary R. Comstock, of Bridgewater, NY, James D. Comstock, Roswell, GA;
daughter, Karen Comstock, Ithaca, NY; stepson, Keith O. Bowen, Sr., Ocala, FL;
brothers, Frank Butler, of Stokes, NC, Edgar Butler, of Cazenovia, NY;
sisters, Bertha Ossant, of Sheds, NY, Carol Butler, Winter Haven, FL; six
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Cramer and a
sister, Eileen Ludwig. Donations may be made to the Building Fund of St.
Mark's United Methodist Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Cook, Eric "Karonhiaktha"   
November 24, 2004 Eric "Karonhiaktha" Cook died accidentally on Cornwall
Island on Wednesday, November 24, 2004. Eric Curtis Cook of Jocko Road,
Cornwall Island, age 18 years. Beloved son of Claudine (Dean) Coville of
Cortland, New York, and the late Wilson Curtis (Buster) Cook. Dear brother of
Ashley and Roxanne Cook, both of Cortland, New York. Dear grandson of Mari and
Alan Montgomery of Syracuse, New York, Lauri and Claud Coville of Cortland,
New York, and great-grandson of Cecelia Sylvester of Cornwall Island and Agnes
Cook of St. Regis. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, great-aunts and
great-uncles. Resting at the residence of his uncle, Dwayne Jocko, Cornwall
Island, from 7 p.m. Thursday until 8 a.m. on Saturday. Funeral Saturday,
November 27, 2004, for Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lucy's Church, 432
Gifford Street, Syracuse, New York, at 1 p.m. Interment, Valley Cemetery,
Syracuse, New York. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of the
Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West,
Cornwall. (613-932-8482).
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Downing, Lawrence K.   
November 26, 2004 Lawrence K. Downing, 83, of Black Creek Rd., Kirkville, NY,
passed away Friday, November 26, 2004 at the Veteran's Hospital in Syracuse.
He was born September 6, 1921 in Candor, the son of the late Alonzo and
Catherine Hamilton Downing. Mr. Downing lived in Kirkville for many years, and
was employed by the Manlius Schools. He enjoyed working in his workshop. He is
survived by a sister, Isabelle Adams of McGraw, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, at the Wright-Beard Funeral
Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Friends may call 12 to 1 p.m. prior.
Spring burial will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Candor.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Friske, Pauline S.   
November 25, 2004 Pauline S. Friske, 98, of Oneida, died Thursday. Calling
hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main
Street, Oneida. Funeral services will be Tuesday 10 a.m. from the funeral
home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Giacalone, Catherine M. "Kay"   
Giacalone November 25, 2004 Catherine M. Giacalone, 73, of 6 Wright Avenue,
Auburn, November 25, 2004 in her home. Kay was a life resident of Auburn and
was a communicant of Saint Francis Church. She was retired from the National
Bank of Auburn. She is survived by sisters, Rose Giacalone, of Auburn and
Josephine Salva (Carmen), of Florida; and by a brother, Joseph Giacalone, of
Auburn. Services at 11 a.m. Monday in Saint Francis Church. Burial will be in
Saint Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the Cheche Funeral Home, 1778 Clark
Street, Auburn, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Hinker, Marjorie I.   
November 24, 2004 Marjorie I. Hinker, 91, of Watertown, NY, died Wednesday
evening at Country Manor Rehab Center and Nursing Home, Carthage, New York.
Surviving are two sons, Howard L. "Bud" Halberg of Harrisville, NY, and James
L. Hinker of Syracuse. Services will be private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Holton, Leila L.   
November 25, 2004 Leila L. Holton, 91, formerly of Central Square died
Thursday, November 25, 2004 at her daughter's home in North Syracuse. Born in
Rome, she had lived in Central Square since 1956 before moving to North
Syracuse 2 years ago. She was an Inspector at General Electric Co., Liverpool
for 10 years before retiring in 1962. She was a member of the Central Square
M.I.A. Senior Citizens' Group and was predeceased by her husband, Raymond in
1986. Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Price of North Syracuse; a son, Joseph
Schill of Hastings; a step-daughter, Jane Schill of Albuquerque, NM; two
step-sons, Gene Holton of Sandy Creek and Jack Holton of Smithsfield, RI; 11
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m., Monday,
November 29, 2004 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central
Square with burial in Carley Mills Cemetery, Hastings. Calling hours will be 4
to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Central
Square Lions' Club or the SOVAC Ambulance Corps., PO Box 209, Central Square,
NY 13036.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

LaTorre, Joseph   
November 24, 2004 Joseph LaTorre, 88, of Syracuse, died on November 24, 2004.
He was born in East Syracuse on December 14, 1915. After graduating from high
school, he enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps and served in
Tennessee, Montana andIdaho. After serving in the Army Air Forces in the
European theater in World War II, he attended Syracuse University. Upon
graduation, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency and worked in
Washington, D.C. and overseas before retiring in 1974. He lived in Port
Richey, Florida until 2000, when he returned to Syracuse to be near his
brother, sisters and many nieces and nephews. His wife, Helen Catherine
Randall LaTorre preceded him in death in 1994. He is survived by his sister,
Angelina LaTorre Urciuoli of Syracuse; his sons, Joseph R. LaTorre of Sonoma,
CA and John LaTorre of Sacramento, CA; his daughter, Anne LaTorre Rossiter of
New Port Richey, FL; and his grandchildren, Corinda Rossiter and William
Joseph Rossiter of Woodbridge, VA. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday at
Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, from 1 to 4 p.m. Burial
will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
please send contributions to the Onondaga Public Libraries, 447 S. Salina St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

O'Neill, Theresa F.   
November 24, 2004 Theresa F. O'Neill, 80, of Manlius, passed away Wednesday at
Iroquois Nursing Home after a long illness with her family by her side. Born
in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School in 1941. She
began working at Cru-cible Steel where she met her husband of 51 years, James
D. O'Neill. She was a longtime resident of Elbridge where she worked at Cherry
House Furniture in Camillus. She later moved to Long Valley, New Jersey and
worked at Bambergers-Macy's Department Store. She retired to Manlius in 1987
as a homemaker where she enjoyed gardening, sewing and shopping. Theresa was a
great conversationalist and had a great love for her children and
grandchildren. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in
Fayetteville. Survivors: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marilyn and Ted
Kerwin, Patricia and Ed Connell all of Syracuse, Elise O'Neill of Casselberry,
FL; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert and Nancy O'Neill of New Jersey and
James O'Neill of Manlius; a sister, Sr. Mary Elise Frank of Scranton, PA;
seven grandchildren, Bryan, Tim and Megan Kerwin, Marie and Beth Connell,
Robert and Thomas O'Neill. She was predeceased by her husband, James O'Neill
in 2002 and by her son, Thomas O'Neill in 1991. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m.
Monday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, Inc. and 10 a.m. at Immaculate
Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home, 7191 E.
Genesee St. Fayetteville. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990
Seventh North Street, Syracuse, NY 13088 or The Alzheimer's Association, CNY
Chapter, 441 Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP
Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Scharoun, Frederick   
November 23, 2004 Frederick Scharoun, 76. Predeceased by his sister, Dorothy
Neary. Mr. Scharoun is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Catherine
Scharoun; brother, Charles (Robyn) Scharoun, many loving nieces and nephews.
Frederick was very active at St. John The Evangelist Church. He had a great
interest in music, especially the piano and singing in the choir. His family
will receive friends Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at Paul W. Harris Funeral Home, Inc.,
570 Kings Highway South (corner of Titus Avenue), Rochester, NY. Friends are
invited to meet the family Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. John The Evangelist Church
(Humbolt Street) for his Funeral Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to St. Ann's Foundation, Inc., 1500 Portland Avenue,
Rochester, New York 14621.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 11/25/2004 - 11/27/2004.

Truax, Barbara A.   
November 24, 2004 Barbara A. Truax, 69, of 855 E. Brighton Ave., passed away
Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Barbara was a member and Sunday School
Teacher at the Hope Presbyterian Church. She retired as an inspector with B.G.
Sulzle, Inc. Shewas a volunteer for the International Students at SU and for
the American Literacy Program. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert
Truax in 1980 and her brother, Paul Bomyea and her sister, Hilda Sawyer.
Surviving are five daughters, Karen (Tony) Williams of Jamesville, Cindy
Monaghan of Syracuse, Joanna Lynn Marie Hosler of Maryland, Danielle (James)
Baines of Nedrow, Patricia Ann Paige of Syracuse; one son, Gary Charles
(Rosemary) Hosler of Syracuse; two stepdaughters, Karen Pavia of Syracuse and
Patricia Pavia of North Carolina; one brother, John Bomyea of Sandy Creek, NY;
three sisters, Joyce Lavair of Lake Clear, NY, Sharon Bodley of Chittenango,
Darlene Bourne of Delaware; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services
Monday 2 p.m. in the Hope Presbyterian Church, 4962 W. Seneca Tpk. Interment
Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at Butler-Badman Funeral Home,
Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. on Saturday from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions to Hope Presbyterian Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 11/27/2004.

Zych, Helen B.   
November 24, 2004 Helen Brown Zych, of Manlius, died at home after a brief
illness on Wednesday, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Geneva to
Katherine (McNamara) and William Brown, she was raised in Cortland and
graduated from St. Mary's HighSchool. She graduated from Wilkes College in
Wilkes-Barre, PA, and received her master's degree in education from the State
University of New York at Cortland. Helen was a teacher in the Red Jacket and
Jamesville-DeWitt school districts and, after raising her family, returned to
work as a career counselor for the Regional Learning Service. At RLS, she was
the coordinator of the Education Information Center and wrote a weekly "Learn
to Work" column in the Syracuse Herald American/Post Standard. An active
participant in her community, Helen was a longtime member of the League of
Women Voters, serving on several League committees and as president for two
terms. She was a member of Thursday Morning Roundtable and received its Award
for Meritorious Community Service. Helen helped organize the Fair Campaign
Practices Committee at the request of the Onondaga County Board of Elections.
She served on the executive committees of the Onondaga Citizens League,
Onondaga County Charter Commission, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Citizens
Advisory Committee to the Family Court and the Onondaga Lake Partnership. The
beneficiaries of Helen's numerous volunteer hours include the Manlius Village
Library, the Manlius Historical Society and the F-M Food Pantry. She was an
active member of St. Ann's Church in Manlius. Survivors: her beloved husband
of 46 years, Louis E. Zych; children, Anne Mary of Albany, John of Syracuse,
Kathleen (William) Buchanan of Altamont and Kevin (Jessica) of Weston, CT; six
grandchildren, Meghan, Michael and Katherine Buchanan, and Andrew, Oliver and
Ellery Zych; her brother, William E. Brown of Cortland; and a large, loving,
extended family. Memorial Service: Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday
at St. Ann's Church, Manlius. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at
Newell-Fay Funeral Home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rte. 92), Manlius. Contributions:
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the F-M Food Pantry, 104
Academy St., Manlius, NY 13104. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004.