OBITS: The Post-Standard 9 Oct 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Abbott, Gerald C.   
October 7, 2004 Gerald C. Abbott, 54, of Syracuse, died Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He was employed with
Carrier Corporation. Survived by three sisters, Mary Lou Cummings of Rittman,
OH, Sandra Bertonica of Cicero, Yvonne Abbott of Syracuse; a brother, Robert
Abbott of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services 2 p.m.
Monday at Gang Memorial Chapel. Calling hour is Monday 1 to 2 p.m. at the
funeral home, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. GANG MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Albert, James E.   
October 6, 2004 James E Albert, age 71, of 253 Andrews St. Apt. B, Massena,
NY, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in
Burlington, VT. Mr. Albert was employed by Syracuse Insulation as a insulator
for 24 years. He Served in the U.S. Navy during Korean Conflict. Born on
September 1, 1933 in Syracuse, the son of John Albert and Hazel (Gallagher)
Albert. He is survived by his wife, Delores Albert; four daughters, Mrs. Vern
(Susan) Putney of Baldwinsville, NY, Mrs. Michael (Virginia) Derouchie of
Brasher, Mrs. David (Deborah) King of Webster, TX, Judy Albert of Massena; two
sons, Edward J Albert of Scottsville, NY, Michael G. and Julie Albert of
Massena; two guardian sons, Steven Follett of Massena, Vilas Follett of
Brushton; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur of Hattesburg, MS, Robert
of Syracuse, and Roy of Warners, NY. He married Delores Johnson on July 16,
1955 at St. Mary's Church in Baldwinsville. The couple moved to Massena in
1968. He was a member of the VFW Post #1143. Arrangements are being handled by
Phillips Memorial Home, 64 Andrews St., Massena, N.Y., where the family will
receive friends from 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2004. Funeral
service with Military Honors will be at Phillips Memorial Home at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 9, 2004, interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Massena,
N.Y.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Babcock, Pamela   
October 7, 2004 Pamela Babcock, 60 of Liverpool, died Thursday. Pam was born
in Ridgewood, NJ. Survived by three daughters, Kristen Carroll of East Sound,
WA, Robin Marsh of Elbridge and Pamela Wos of Elbridge; two brothers, Gary and
Stephen Fink; a sister, Gail Edwards; three grandchildren, Nathen Marsh,
Demirea Marsh and Lawrence Carroll. A private family service was held.
Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St, Camillus. Please sign her
guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Besner, Fiddell J. "Pete"   
October 7, 2004 Fiddell J. "Pete" Besner, age 83, of Syracuse, passed away
Thursday in St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. He served with the
U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was
a driver and salesman with Atlas Linen Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1984, and
was a member of the Local #316. His son, James R. Besner, died in 1984. He is
survived by his wife of 63 years, Genevieve J. (Sakowski) Besner; three
daughters, Beverly J. DeYulio of Howlett Hill, Barbara J. Fox of Camillus,
Phyllis M. Dana of Westvale; a son, Robert J. Besner of Camillus; 17
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at
9:15 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament
Church. Burial will be in the Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours
will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Blanks, Walter "Herman"   
October 2, 2004 Walter "Herman" Blanks, 59, of 2568 Stinson Lane, Norristown
PA., died Saturday, October 2, 2004. Born in Wilmington, N.C on September 24,
1945. Mr. Blanks attended schools in Syracuse, N.Y. He worked in the Human
Resources De-partment of Lucent Technologies, Western Electric, and AT&T
Retiring in 1998. Mr. Blanks was a member of the House Of God Church in
Philadelphia, PA. Survivors: His wife of 35 years, Frances (Delee) Blanks; two
daughters, Lyndell (Juan) Andrews, Nycolette Blanks of PA; two sons, Walter O.
Blanks of PA, Carlos (Chewanda) Reese of Syracuse NY; four brothers; and eight
sisters; five grandchildren; and a host of loved ones. Services will be Monday
12 noon at Greater New Testament Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at
Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the
church, 1121 S. Salina St. Garland Bros. Funeral Home has charge of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Bowness, Lucy Gray   
October 8, 2004 Lucy Gray Bowness, 103, of Aurora, NY. Calling hours will be
from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the Shakelton Funeral Home,
418 Main St., Aurora, NY. A service will be held on Monday, October 11, 2004
at 10 a.m. at Saint Patrick's Church, Aurora, NY. Interment will be in Saint
Patrick's Cemetery, Aurora, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Burke, Jane Shaffer   
October 6, 2004 Jane Shaffer Burke, 80, passed away October 6, 2004, in
Houston, Texas. She was an accomplished artist, published writer, and involved
in many community philanthropic projects. Born on April 2, 1924, to A. Andrew
and Helen O'Reilly Shafferin Syracuse. She was predeceased by her brother John
and twin brother Eugene. A graduate of Nottingham High in 1942, she attended
Syracuse University, class of 1945. The family spent summers on Carleton
Island on the Thousand Islands. Jane's community work included fund raising
and public relations for Onondaga Hill Community Association, Onondaga Road
PTA, the Syracuse Symphony Guild, St. Ann's Church, Everson Museum of Art, and
Syracuse University Alumni of which she became president in 1970. Jane's
Christmas Ornament business in 1956 had showrooms on Fifth Avenue. Jane
founded the Towne Shop, Village of Camillus Youth Center. In 1982, Jane won an
award for her paintings and exhibited at the Everson Museum, DeWitt Art Open,
and Limestone Art Gallery. Jane also wrote two books, Willie Shakespeare and
Burkes Law. Her work is listed in the Library of Congress and Who's Who of
America, 1966. Jane received from Theta Sigma Phi, professional journalism
award for publicity. She is survived by her sons, Robert and Michael Burke;
daughters, Sheila Burke, Patricia Burke, Mimi Mahshi, and Kathleen Burke; and
seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross
Church, DeWitt. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Fairchild &
Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. East. Contributions may be made to the
Katy Hospice, 20923 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Castle, William R.   
September 23, 2004 William R. Castle, formerly of Syracuse, died in Walnut
Creek, California, on September 23, 2004. He was 84. A native of Williamstown,
NY, he served in the Army in WWII and received a bachelor's degree in
engineering from Syracuse University. He was a devoted husband, loving father
and loyal friend. He was also an avid golfer and fisherman. His wife, Esha
(Sweeney) Castle and son, William W., preceded him in death. He is survived by
a daughter, Teresa, of Concord, CA; a grandson, Sean Castle of Ceres, CA; two
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside ceremony will
be held under the direction of LaRobardiere Funeral Home at Fairview Cemetery
in Williamstown, NY, on October 23, 2004, at 11 a.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Crandall, Dorothy M.   
October 7, 2004 Dorothy M. Crandall, 78, of Marietta, passed away on Thursday
at home. A native of Truxton, NY, Mrs. Crandall had resided in Marietta most
of her life. She retired from Community General Hospital in 1990 as a medical
transcriber with over 20 years of service. Dorothy is survived by her loving
husband of 59 years, Leslie G. Crandall; a daughter, Dixie Samora; daughters
and sons-in-law, Diane and David Hutchinson, Debbie and Reggie Sears, Delores
and Tony Colella; a son, Edward Crandall; one brother, Charles McNeill; seven
grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Monday 11
a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, Marcellus. Burial will be in Borodino Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home, 44 E. Main St.
Contributions may be made to Rose Hill Baptist Church, 2609 Rose Hill Road,
Marietta, NY 13110. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Derby, John L. "Jack"   
October 6, 2004 John L. "Jack" Derby, 80, of 817 Whiting Road, Jordan, died
Wednesday in VanDuyn Home & Hospital. Born in Syracuse, Mr. Derby lived in the
Jordan-Elbridge area most of his life. He was a 1941 graduate of Jordan High
School and in 1943, Mr. Der-by enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he served
his country during W.W. II receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. Mr. Derby
was a farmer for several years and he was also employed as a mail carrier for
the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Jordan United Methodist Church
and a former member of the Town of Elbridge Republican Committee, Tuesday
Night Golf League, and Rainbow Lanes Bowling League. Surviving are his wife,
the former Norma Maxon; two sons, Michael Derby and Andrew Derby, both of
Cato; a daughter, Lucinda Derby of Kirkville; three sisters, Joan Miller and
Pauline Caslake, both of AZ, and Alma Ballester of Camillus; seven
grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services will be 7 p.m. Monday at the
Bush Funeral Home, Elbridge. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Calling hours
will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 120 East Main St., Elbridge.
Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Jordan United Methodist
Church. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Hayes, Dolores Orzell   
October 6, 2004 Dolores Orzell Hayes, 78, of Onondaga Hill, died Wednesday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a
former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and communicant of St. Michael's
Church, Onon-daga Hill. Dolores was also an auxiliary member and longtime
supporter of the Chadwick Residence, and had been active with Vera House. An
avid golfer, she was a member of West Hill Ladies Golf League. A devoted wife
and homemaker, Dolores took great pride and joy in her children and
grandchildren, and was active in their lives. Genealogy, sewing, and gardening
were also among her interests. Her husband, Carl A. Hayes, passed away in
January, and son James in 1981. She was also predeceased by her brother,
Robert Orzell. Surviving are her daughters, Roberta Zerrahn of Farmington,
Nancy (Ralph) Cinnamon of Onondaga Hill; sons, J. Kevin (Mary) of Camillus,
Robert (Judy) of Liverpool, Patrick (Christine) of Weedsport, and Douglas of
Onondaga Hill; 16 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will
be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St.,
Camillus, and at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church where a funeral Mass will be
celebrated. Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Chadwick Residence, 335 Valley Dr., Syracuse, NY 13207.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Holak, Nicholas   
October 8, 2004 Nicholas Holak, 85, of Auburn, died Friday, October 8, 2004.
He was a native of the Ukraine, and an Auburn resident since 1953. He was
retired from ALCO, where he was known as "Murphy", was a communicant and
Trustee of SS Peter & Paul Church, and a member of the Ukrainian National
Club. Survivors: His wife Susan, and daughters, Cynthia Ryan and Donna (Ned)
Wrobel, of Auburn; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister in
Poland; nieces and nephews; and his godchild, Anne Macyczko. Services: 9:30
a.m. Tuesday, in SS Peter & Paul Church. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. No
calling hours. Contributions to SS Peter & Paul School. PLIS FUNERAL HOME
AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Krezner O'Connor, Mary   
Krenzer O'Connor October 7, 2004 Mary Martha Elizabeth Krenzer O'Connor, 85,
of E. Brutus St., Weedsport, died Thursday, October 7, 2004. Her husband
Joseph passed away on August 22, 2004. Surviving are her daughter, Jeanette
O'Connor, and four sons, Joseph, David and Richard, all of Weedsport, and
James of Cazenovia; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Edward (Nancy) and Louis (Joyce) Krenzer, both of Scottsville; many nieces,
nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Mary at 11
a.m. on Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the
White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport. Those desiring may send
memorial contributions to the Weedsport Ambulance Fund, 8892 South St.,
Weedsport, NY 13166, or the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 West
Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204, or the Cayuga County Office of the Aging,
160 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Leisenring, Philip A.   
October 8, 2004 Philip A. Leisenring, 67, of N. Main St., Port Byron, NY.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the Brew
Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn, NY. A service will be held on Monday,
October 11, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Brew Funeral Home. Interment will be in Fort
Hill Cemetery, Auburn, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Northrup, Ronald N.   
October 5, 2004 Ronald N. Northrup, 61, of Liverpool, entered into rest
Tuesday. He retired in 1998 from M&T Bank where he was Parking Garage Manager
for 35 years. Ronald is survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna; five
daughters, Wendy Rich-ards of Phoenix, Becky Northrup of Liverpool, Kathy
Northrup of Syracuse, Kimberly Jackson of Syracuse, Kelli Northrup of
Liverpool; one son, Barry Richards of Kirkville; two sisters, Patricia Wood of
Fulton, Mary Dyer of Volney; six brothers, John Northrup of Florida, Edward
Simcoe of Syracuse, Danny Simcoe of Bridgeport, Mathew Simcoe of Syracuse,
Bobby Simcoe of Syracuse, Gerard Simcoe of Syracuse; 17 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 2
to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd. Services will be
at 4 p.m. at the funeral home following calling hours. Wednesday, a funeral
procession will depart from the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services
will follow at 11 a.m. at White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Contributions:
American Cancer Society. Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Ridgeway, Matthew B.   
October 8, 2004 Matthew B. Ridgeway, 55, of Brewerton, died Friday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Born in Olympia, WA, he has resided in the Brewerton area
for most of his life. He worked for the Cicero Highway Department for 25
years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #787 in Cicero, VFW Post
#8823 in Hastings, Toad Harbor and South Shore Rod-n-Gun Clubs, American
Austin Bantam Club, and Pacific Bantam Austin Club. Survivors include his wife
Sharon; sons, Matthew B. II (Daina) and William R.; a daughter, Jamie (Steven)
Caselli; brothers, Gilbert and Richard; sisters, Suzanna Lightenfield,
Billiemere Hyland, Evelyn Secrest; 10 grandchildren; and 17 nieces and
nephews. Services will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral
Home, North Syracuse. Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
at the funeral home, 705 North Main Street. Contributions in Matthew's name
may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Learbury Centre, 401 N. Salina
St., Syracuse, NY 13203-1770.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Theodoron, Panagiota "Betty"   
Theodoron October 7, 2004 Panagiota "Betty" Theodoron, 82, of Manlius, died
Thursday at Sunnyside Care Center. She is survived by her sister, Daspina
Theodoron of Richfield Springs, NY. Graveside service 1 p.m. Monday in North
Syracuse Cemetery. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Weslowski, Victoria E. Kotas   
October 7, 2004 Victoria E. Kotas Weslowski, 91, of Solvay, passed away
Thursday at St. Camillus. Born in Syracuse, she was a homemaker and she served
a short time as a police matron for the Solvay Police Department. She was a
communicant of the Basilicaof the Sacred Heart of Jesus and a member of the
Rosary Society. Her husband, Frank, passed away in 1988. Survivors: a
daughter, Ann Shirley Getman (Robert) of Syracuse; a son, Robert Weslowski
(Judy) of Syracuse; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services: 9 a.m. Monday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at
the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery
Geddes. Friends may call on the family from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions can
be made to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse,
NY 13204 or the Solvay Fire Dept. Solvay, NY 13209.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.

Willm, Isabelle   
October 8, 2004 Isabelle Willm, 79, of Syracuse, died Friday at Community
General hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Isabelle was a
former cook at Lee's Restaurant. She was also very active in the foster
grandparent program in the Syracuse City School District. She is survived by
two daughters, Sharon French and Lynn Sylvester; a son, Glenn Willm; four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday
at the Burns-Garfield funeral home. Burial, Oakwood Morningside Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 3175 E. Genesee St.
Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Rockefeller Church, 350
Nottingham Rd., Syracuse, NY. To leave a note of condolence or for directions
to the funeral home please visit www.burnsgarfield.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2004.