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Baker, Jon Todd   
October 7, 2004 Jon Todd Baker, 44, of Phoenix, AZ. Born in Syracuse, NY, he
attended ASU. Survived by wife Wendy; son, BJ; daughter, Bethany; parents,
Andy and Nancy; sisters, Bonny, Barb, Kelly; his brothers, Dutch and Bryan.
Contributions to Jon T. Baker Estate c/o Dutch Baker, 3116 E. Shea Blvd #206,
Phoenix, AZ 85028. B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Banks, William Fredrick   
October 8, 2004 William Fredrick Banks of Leesburg, FL. William was born in
Bronx, NY. He was a 3rd Degree Knight, Knights of Columbus in Saugerties, NY;
10 years board of directors at Scottish Highlands, Retired from IBM as an
Electrical Engineer. He belonged to St. Paul's Catholic Church, Leesburg, FL.
He was in the US Navy, served in Lebanon. He was predeceased by his parents
and a twin brother, Thomas N. Survivors: Wife, Elizabeth "Liz", of Leesburg;
daughters, Lorraine Dardani (Stephen), of Syracuse, Patricia Meyers, of
Leesburg; grandchildren, Molly Dardani and Ian Dardani, both of Syracuse. A
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at St. Paul's
Catholic Church in Leesburg, FL. For those who wish, Memorials may be made in
his name to The American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Brilla, Richard J.   
October 13, 2004 Mr. Richard J. Brilla, 51, of Syracuse, died October 13,
2004. Mr. Brilla was the son of the late Shirley and Edward Brilla, and a
native and life resident of Syracuse. Graduate of Henninger High School and
SUNY Geneseo College. Em-ployed at the Central New York Developmental Services
Office (CNYDSO) for 27 years. Mr. Brilla was an avid reader and music lover.
Predeceased by his brother, Robert C. Brilla, in 1993. Survived by his
longtime companion, Debra J. Black of Syracuse; two sisters, Nancy (Jim)
Longley of Monroe, CT, and Janet (Robert) Hornauer of Canton, OH; several
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and faithful dog, Rocco. Funeral services
are Monday 10 a.m. at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m.
Assumption Church. Burial, Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are Saturday 5
to 7 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: CNY
Friends, 800 South Wilbur Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight
Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Brodeur, Maurice H.   
October 14, 2004 Maurice H. Brodeur, age 74 of Cty Rte 48, Richland, died
Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. He was born on September 30, 1930
in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, the son of Octave and Rose Amyotte Brodeur. He
attended schoolsin Cornwall, moving to Richland in 1954. He married Margaret
Mere on July 4, 1948 in Massena, NY. He was employed by Carrier Corp. in
Syracuse for 33 years retiring in 1982. He also owned and operated B & M
Construction Co. for 30 years in Richland. He was a member of the Grand
Knights of Knights of Columbus, Pulaski, Glenwood Golf Course, Central Square,
and was an honorary member of Pasco County Sheriff's Dept. in FL. Surviving
are his wife, Margaret; two sons, Maurice O. of Pulaski, Thomas J. of
Richland; two daughters, Sharon Southwell and Claire Rogers both of Richland;
two brothers, Edgar of Pulaski, Romeo of Smithfalls, Ontario, Canada; two
sisters, Rena Harper of Slydall, LA, Aline Brodeur of Cornwall, Ontario,
Canada; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one
brother, Remi Brodeur. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the
Christ Our Light Parish in Pulaski. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from
3 to 6 p.m. at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park St., Pulaski.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Capizzi, Louis   
October 15, 2004 Louis Capizzi, 87, of 143 West Van Buren Street, Oswego, died
Friday in the Francis House in Syracuse after a short illness. Mr. Capizzi was
born in Oswego and had been a lifetime resident. He was retired from Breneman
Inc., Oswego. Mr. Capizzi served in the United States Army during World War
II. He is a member of the VFW and a communicant of St. Joseph Church. Mr.
Capizzi was predeceased by his wife, Josephine Capizzi in 1965 and his
parents, Peter and Katherine Capizzi; three brothers, Peter, Joseph, and
Angelo Capizzi; and one sister, Lena Furnari. He is survived by his son,
Robert (Anna) Capizzi of Lincolnwood, IL; his daughter, Lou Anne Mann of
Liverpool; his sister, Frances Corso Oswego; four grandchildren, James and
Anthony Mann, Robert and Ashley Capizzi. Funeral services will be Monday 8:15
a.m. from the Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home, 147 West Fourth St., Oswego. The family has
requested contributions be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse,
NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Church, Flora H.   
October 14, 2004 Funeral services for Flora Harvey Church, 86, of Morrisville,
will be held 1 p.m. Monday, at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St.,
Morrisville, with burial in the Eaton Cemetery. Visitation: 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
Monday prior to the service. Contributions: St. Jude's Children's Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942; or Morrisville
Community Church, PO Box 178, Morrisville, NY 13408; or American Legion Post
#136, Morrisville, NY 13408. Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Cieszeski, Frances   
October 14, 2004 Frances (Harman) Cieszeski, 81, of Fulton, died at A.L.
Memorial Hospital. She was born in Graysville, OH and had been a longtime
resident of Fulton. She was a graduate of Graysville High School in 1937. She
was a communicant of the 1st Unit-ed Church of Fulton formerly the 1st Baptist
Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She
was a 4-H Leader in Monroe County, OH, a Den Mother for Cub Scouts, a
Religious Education Teacher for the 1st Baptist Church, a Charter Member of
the Women of Rotary, and a member of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. She was
the daughter of the late Greal and Mabel Harman. She was predeceased by her
brother, Richard Harman. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles
Cieszeski of Fulton; her children, Connie (Barry) Tompkins and Charles H.
Cieszeski both of Fulton; her brother, Steward Harman of Columbus, OH; her
aunt, Elifrede Christy of Richwood, OH; three grandchildren, Karey (William)
Pine, Amy (Jonathan) Johnston, Andrew O'B. Cieszeski; four
great-grandchildren, Olivia Pine, Audrey, Tavish, and Samuel Johnston; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services and Burial will be Private. The
Cieszeski Family will be receiving family and friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m.
at the Fulton Alliance Church, Route 48 South, Fulton. The Sugar Funeral Home,
Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton has care of the arrangements. Contributions:
Graysville High School Alumini Association, Graysville, OH 45734; or the 1st
United Church of Fulton, 33 South 3rd St., Fulton, NY 13069.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Davis, Anna   
October 13, 2004 Anna Fresina Davis, age 74, of Liverpool, passed away
Wednesday in the Francis House. A life-resident of the Syracuse area, she was
a communicant of St. Joseph the Worker Church. Anna was a graduate of North
High School. Shehad been employed by New Process Gear for 20 years before her
retirement, and was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. She is
predeceased by two brothers, Michael and Thomas Fresina; a predeceased sister,
Grace Oliva, and a predeceased great-grandson, Spencer Eaton. Surviving two
daughters, Sharon M. (Marty) Sherlock of Stroudsburg, PA, and Tami (Todd)
Rathbun of Oakdale, PA; six grandchildren, Courtney (Allen) Eaton, Bradley and
Corey Sherlock, Ashley, Tyler and Troy Rathbun; a great-granddaughter, Skyler
Eaton; a brother, James Fresina of Liverpool; four sisters, Sally Bonitz of
Albany, Lena Laurange of Syracuse, Mary Ciampi of Loudenville, NY and Lucy
Tatosian of Westbury, NY, also several nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday
in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Church.
Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will be
Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made to the Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave.,
Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Diment, Katherine W.   
October 15, 2004 Katherine W. Diment, 88, of Naples, FL, passed away on
Friday, October 15, 2004. Mrs. Diment, formerly of Syracuse, NY, had been
living in Naples since 1982. She is survived by her son, James E. Diment, Jr.,
and his wife, Rebel. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Diment in
2001. Services are being held privately.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Fritsch, Susan L.   
October 14, 2004 Susan L. Fritsch, 50, of 170 Murray St., Auburn, formerly of
Weedsport, died Thursday in Auburn. Survived by a brother, Geoffery (Glenn) of
Weedsport. Graveside services Saturday, October 23, 11 a.m. in Weedsport Rural
Cemetery. White Chapel Funeral Home, Weedsport.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

George, Frances G.   
October 15, 2004 Frances G. George, 83, died at North Brook Heights.
Visitation: will be at the family home, 6 Van Duyne Ave., Auburn, on October
19 from 2 to 3 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. at the home.
Burial: Fort Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Owasco Fire
Department #1 or to the Hospice of the Finger Lakes. Arrangements by Langham
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Hetzel, Edith M.   
October 14, 2004 Edith M. Hetzel, 99, of Syracuse, formerly of Webster, died
Thursday, October 14 at West Side Manor. She lived in Webster from 1932 to
2000. Predeceased by her husband, Roy who died in 1988; her son, Howard died
in 1991 and her son, Gerald died in 1997. She was a member of the Webster
Presbyterian Church. Also a charter member of the Webster Fire Department
Auxiliary, the Eastern Star, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survived by
her daughter, Jean Satter of Onondaga Hill; a sister, Violet Klinke of Victor;
four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service 1 p.m. Monday, October 18 at the Webster Union Cemetery,
Webster, NY. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Butler-Badman
Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tnpk., Onondaga Hill. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Kulle, Mary Gertrude Belko   
October 14, 2004 Mary Gertrude Belko Kulle, 84, of W. Lake Rd., Auburn, died
Thursday. Born in Manlius, she was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Church
in Skaneateles. She was predeceased by her husband, John Belko in 1966 and a
son, Terry in 1993. Surviving are her son, William G. Belko of Skaneateles;
three daughters, Ann Davenport of Arlington, TX; Robin Peters and Betsy
Thomas, both of Cato; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services
will be held 9 a.m. Monday at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles and
at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Calling hours are Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude
Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Mallov, Charlotte   
October 15, 2004 Charlotte Mallov, 87, formerly of Syracuse, died in Memphis,
Tennessee on Friday. Charlotte was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and a resident of
Syracuse from 1948 until 2000. She was a social worker at the Lighthouse for
the blind until retiring in 1989. She was a former member of Temple Society of
Concord, the League of Women Voters, the Sierra Club, SANE, a volunteer at the
Jewish Home of CNY, and tutored English to Russian and Chinese immigrants. She
was predeceased by her husband, Samuel in 1992. Survived by her sons, Dr.
Joseph (Karen), and John; a sister, Bernice Yampolsky; and eight
grandchildren. Services will be 12 noon Monday at Birnbaum funeral chapel.
Calling hour will be Monday from 11 to 12 at the funeral home, 1909 E. Fayette
Street. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the
Sierra Club, or The Audubon Society. birnbaum funeral service, inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

March, Doris   
October 14, 2004 Doris March, 65, of Westvale, passed away peacefully at
Francis House. Doris was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus and a member of the Sacred Heart Mother's Club, Altar and Rosary Society
and Sacred Heart Seniors.Doris was formerly employed by New York Telephone and
was a member of the Pioneer Club. Doris won many awards at the New York State
Fair for crafting. She enjoyed knitting baby sweater sets, afghans for close
friends and family. Doris also knitted gloves and scarves for those in need.
Survived by her children, Kenneth March of Central Square, Cindy (Scot) Peluso
of Onondaga Hill, Robert and Jeffrey March, both of Westvale: two
grandchildren, Alissa and Ryan Peluso. Services Monday 8:30 a.m. Hollis
Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at The Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Calling hours: Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home, 1005 W. Genesee
Street, Syracuse. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lakeland. Contributions:
Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088 or Francis House,
108 Michaels Street, Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Markert, Marguerite   
October 15, 2004 Marguerite Markert, 86. Calling hours Monday 9:30 to 10:30
a.m. at Langham Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St.
Mary's Church, Auburn. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Guardian Angel
Society of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 212 E. Onondaga St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

O'Connor, Paul Francis   
October 13, 2004 Paul Francis O'Connor, 55, of Syracuse, died October 13,
2004. He taught Economics at Onondaga Community College, where he was an
Assistant Professor for 20 years before retiring in 2000. Born in Springfield,
MA. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Central Connecticut State
University in 1979. He earned a Master's in Economics from Syracuse University
in 1981. Survived by his wife, Betty O'Donnell O'Connor, of Syracuse; son,
Christopher Thomas O'Connor, of Syracuse; mother, Frances Mims O'Connor, of
Greenville, SC; three brothers, Gerrold M. O'Connor, of Bloomfield, CT,
Christopher P. O'Connor, of Independence, VA, Andrew D. O'Connor, of
Arlington, VA; 13 nephews; 17 nieces. He was predeceased by his father, John
Francis O'Connor, 1996. Services 11 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2004, Forani &
Cline Funeral Home, East Syracuse. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling
hours 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2004 at Forani & Cline, 206 Kinne St.,
East Syracuse. The family suggests donations to the Onondaga Community College
Scholarship Foundation.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Porter, Suzanne W.   
October 13, 2004 Suzanne W. Porter, 77, of Syracuse, died Wednesday, October
13, 2004. Survived by a daughter, Katharine Tufo; son, Jeffrey Porter; sister,
Mary Louise Nelson; and five grandchildren. Gathering at family home October
23, 2004. Contributions can be made to American Heart Association and Humane
Association of Central NY, P.O. Box 38, Liverpool, NY 13088. Arrangements with
Greenleaf Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Powers, Michael R.   
October 15, 2004 Michael R. Powers, 78, of 74 Lansing St., Auburn, passed away
Friday, October 15, 2004 at his home. There are no calling hours and no
funeral services. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Langham
Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Shaw, Carrie A.   
October 15, 2004 Carrie A. Shaw, 8, of Liverpool, passed away Friday. Carrie
was a student at Morgan Road Elementary School. She was a member of St. John's
Church and had participated in the religious program at the church. Carrie is
survived by her parents, Richard and Lee Shaw of Liverpool and her sister,
Emma. She is also survived by her paternal grandmother, Toni Shaw and her
maternal grandmother, Ellen Hayes both of Cortland; her aunts and uncles,
Tricia and Tom Moose, Eric and Corynn Shaw and Sean Hayes. Funeral Services
will be Monday, October 18, 2004 9 a.m from Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners
and 10 a.m in St. John's Church, 8290 Soule Rd., Liverpool. Burial will be in
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be Sunday, October 17,
2004 2 to 6 p.m at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Children's Hospital Fund at University
Hospital, 750 East Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Vakula, Henry   
October 14, 2004 Henry Vakula, age 76, life-resident of Richland, died
Thursday at Oswego Hospital. He was born in Mexico and attended Pulaski
schools. He is survived by one brother, George of N. Syracuse and several
nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the
Pulaski Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.

Wassel Jr., William   
October 14, 2004 William Wassel Jr., 75, of Syracuse, died Thursday at Francis
House. He was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. Retired in 1994 after
22 years with Onondaga County Water Authority, he had also worked for Syracuse
China for 21 years. Army veteran of the Korean War. Predeceased by his son
Scott. Surviving: five sons, Robert of Binghamton, Richard of Hanover, MD,
James of Syracuse, David of Cicero, and Raymond of Bridgeport; two daughters,
Debra Wassel of Bridgeport and Linda Giordano of Clay; a sister, Pat Cavanaugh
of East Syracuse; a niece, Joanne Culotti; and 12 grandchildren. Services 8:30
a.m. Monday from Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St.
Matthew's Church. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling
hours Sunday 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/16/2004.