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Addison, Margaret R.   
October 14, 2004 Margaret R. Addison, 58, of Fort Myers, FL, and Big Moose,
NY, died Thursday at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, FL. She was born in Syracuse
and formerly lived in Chittenango. She graduated from North Syracuse High
School and attended classesat University College. She worked for over 36 years
at SUNY Upstate Medical University as a residency coordinator for orthopedic
surgery and was also a senior administrative assistant. Survivors: her husband
of 15 years, Stefan L. Addison, Esq; four stepsons: Stefan L. Addison Jr.,
Matthew J. Addison, Michael L. Addison and Joseph W. Addison; her mother, Anna
Corey of Syracuse; a sister, Elizabeth Corey of Denver, CO; two grandchildren,
Michael and Nathan; many dear friends both in her private life and at SUNY
Upstate Medical University. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at DeWitt
Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd., DeWitt. Graveside services: 4 p.m. Thursday
at Riverview Cemetery, Old Forge, NY. Calling hours: Wednesday from 5 to 8
p.m. at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, Inc., 7191 East Genesee Street,
Fayetteville. Contributions: Hospice House of Cape Coral, c/o Developmental
Coordinator, Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33993. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP
Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Bitz, Suzanne L.   
October 16, 2004 Suzanne Lacy Bitz, loving wife and devoted mother, passed
away on Saturday. She was born March 5, 1919, in Liverpool, NY, the daughter
of Leontine Ferris Lacy and Lucius Lacy. Suzanne married her high school
sweetheart, Clarence Bitz, on September 8, 1937. During her life, Sue raised
four children, helped run a family farm and later partnered with Clarence in
Bitz Funeral Home. She assisted the Cleveland Fire Department and Ambulance
Service for many years by receiving emergency calls and dispatching
volunteers. Sue was a member of St. Mary's Church in Cleveland. Among her many
talents, Sue was an accomplished artist. Many of her oil paintings are now
hanging and treasured in the homes of people who loved her. Her gentle and
caring nature was always evident in her smile. Sue was predeceased by her
daughter Judith Ann Hogan in 1993 and her husband Clarence in 1999. She is
survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Mavis Bitz of Libby,
Montana, and Clarence Thomas and Dorkas Bitz of Constantia, NY; a daughter and
son-in-law, Carol and Thomas Geer of Jewell, NY; a sister, Gene of Florida; a
brother, Lucius of California; two sisters-in-law, Rose Bitz of Cleveland and
Helen Murphy of New Jersey; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Friends
may call Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Traub Funeral Home, 684 North
Main St., Central Square. Suzanne's service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial:
St. Mary's Cemetery, Cleveland. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made
to the Cleveland Ambulance Service or the Cleveland Fire Department. Traub
Funeral Home, Inc. Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Dreisbach, Thomas O.   
October 14, 2004 Thomas O. Dreisbach, 68, of Cazenovia, passed away suddenly
at home on Thursday, October 14. He was born in West Pittston, Pennsylvania,
and resided in Cazenovia for nearly 38 years. He graduated from Wilkes College
in 1957. Aftergraduation he entered the pharmaceutical field. He retired in
1994 as an executive sales manager at Merck. He was one of the early members
of Eastern Hills Bible Church in Manlius and served several terms as an elder.
More recently he served both on the Town Board and as Town Supervisor for
Cazenovia. He will be remembered for his selfless service to others. Surviving
are his fiancee, Efriede Dietrich; daughter, Jan Elizabeth Dreisbach, son
Thomas Jr. (Sarah); grandchildren, Emily Wright Dreisbach and Alexander Yost
Dreisbach; and brother Edward A. Dreisbach. His wife, Janet Dreisbach,
predeceased him. Calling hours will be held at Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333
Fenner Road, Cazenovia, on Tuesday, October 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. A memorial
service will be held at Eastern Hills Bible Church at 3 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 20, with a reception to follow. Burial will be private for the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund,
Eastern Hills Bible Church, Manlius, NY 13104 or to Cazenovia Area Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 56, Cazenovia, NY 13035. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Ferguson, Jayn V.   
October 16, 2004 Jayn V. Ferguson, 82, of Centerville Court, North Syracuse,
died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Carthage, a daughter
of Clarence and Dorothy Greenfield Virkler, and spent most of her life in
Oswegatchie, NY. She for-merly worked at Clifton-Fine Central School and as a
dental hygienist in Syracuse. She was a 50-year member of the Oswegatchie
chapter #194 of the Order of the Eastern Star, a former member of First
Baptist Church of Oswegatchie and an active member of Centerville Court. She
was predeceased by her husband Donald. Survived by her son, Robert D. of
Alexandria, VA; her aunt, Leona Yarrington, and cousin, Helen Stone, both of
Syracuse. Private services and burial in Oswegatchie Cemetery. Contributions
to N.A.V.A.C. Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home has charge of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Fitzgerald, Jim   
October 12, 2004 Jim Fitzgerald, 66, of Longmont, CO, formerly of Marcellus,
died Tuesday at home. He had worked many years as a commodities trader. Jim
was a charter lodge member and past exalted ruler of the Camillus Elks Club.
He served in theU.S. Army. Surviving are his children: Kathy, Beth and Jim
Jr.; a sister, Betty Joyce; and three grandchildren. Memorial funeral Mass
will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus.
Burial: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Calling hours: Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m.,
with Elks service at 6 p.m., at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main St., Marcellus.
Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 10/17/2004 - 10/18/2004.

Hahn, Donald A.   
October 14, 2004 Donald A. Hahn, 78, of Baldwinsville, NY, died Thursday,
October 14, after a brief illness. He was one of 16 children. He owned and
operated Hahn Farms, which he started in 1942 with his brothers. He sold
vegetables at the Regional Market andwas a member of both the Onondaga County
Vegetable Growers and the New York Farm Bureau. Surviving: his wife, Linda;
two sons, Donald Hahn and Darrell (Kim) Hahn; one daughter, Kathleen (Rick)
Coon; one sister, Mary Hahn; four stepsons: Perry (Beth) Jaquith, Jeff (Terry)
Jaquith, Daniel (Holly) Jaquith and Jason Hahn; three stepdaughters: Melissa
(Scott) Fields, Juli Jaquith and Jessica Hahn; many grandchildren, nieces and
nephews. Services: Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will
be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander. Calling hours: Today from 3 to 7 p.m.
at the funeral home, 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Hebert, Mary "Betty"   
October 16, 2004 Mary "Betty" Hebert, 76, of 2971 Warners Rd., Warners, died
Saturday at home. She was born in Plattsburgh and lived there until moving to
Syracuse in 1947. She lived in Camillus for seven years, until moving to
Warners in 1968. Bettywas formerly employed by Sears Roebuck & Co. in
Fairmount. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and was a
member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She was a member of the CNY Area
American Ex-Prisoners of War, Inc. Her grandson, Chad Hebert, died in 1997.
She was also predeceased by her sisters, Theresa Cahill and Pat Adams, and her
brother, Richard Millet. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Donald C.
Hebert; sons: Donald J. of Utica and Ronald A. (Carol), Rodney P. and James
C., all of Warners; daughter, Dawn M. (Erik) Willenborg of Marcellus; sisters:
Barbara Bradt of Liverpool, Rita Zambito of Rochester, Jean Crisp of Tampa,
FL, Susan Millet of Cortland and Sandra Cerio of Cicero; brothers: Robert
Millett of Schuyler Falls, John Millet of Liverpool, Gerald Millet of Syracuse
and George Tom Millet of Minoa; eight grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Buranich Funeral
Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good
Counsel Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call
Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Warners. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assn. of CNY, 441
West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Heinekamp Jr., J. Warner "Joe"   
October 16, 2004 "Joe" Heinekamp Jr., 83, of Camillus, died Saturday. Born in
York, PA, he grew up in Margate, NJ, and Trenton, NJ. He served as a chief
machinist's mate with the Merchant Marine in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
He graduated from LafayetteCollege in Easton, PA, in 1947 with a B.S. in
mechanical engineering. Joe worked as a resident engineer with Chrysler
Corp-New Process Gear for over 35 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of
Moose Lodge #625, American Legion Post #1540, SAE International and the
Camillus Elks Lodge #2367. He was predeceased by his wife Cornelia in 1994.
Survived by three sons: Scott (Dee) of Aurora, William (Martha) of Marcellus
and Neil (Sue) of Arlington, VA; a daughter, Jane (Dan) Olcott of Atlantic
Highlands, NJ; and four grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at B.L.
Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St, Camillus. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday
at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Contributions to
Van Duyn Guild, 5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. Please sign the
guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Jacobs, Mary R.   
October 15, 2004 Mary R. Jacobs, 84, of Manlius, passed away Friday at
Highland Hospital in Rochester. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, she was a
graduate of Simmons School of Nursing in Boston and was a nurse at
Massachusetts General Hospi-tal. She was a communicant of St. Ann's Church in
Manlius. Survivors: six sons: Gordon of Salt Lake City, UT; John of Pulaski;
Frank of Clinton; Ken of Greenville, NC; Mark of Ontario; and Steve of Fulton;
two daughters, Mary McMullen of Newton, NJ, and Judy Albertine of Marietta,
GA; two sisters, Sarah Nesdall and Katherine Page, both of Boston; 11
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband Gordon Jacobs and son, James Jacobs. Funeral
Services: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday from Newell-Fay Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St.
Ann's Church, Manlius. Burial: Manlius Village Cemetery. A calling hour will
be held on Tuesday from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia
Rd. (Rte. 92), Manlius. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Leja, Matthew John   
October 17, 2004 Matthew John Leja, 80, of State St., Auburn, passed away
Sunday. Survivors: wife, Mary Jane Leja; son, Andrew John Leja; brother,
Alfred Leja, and his wife Rose; and sister-in-law, Stella Wilczek. Services:
Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Hyacinth Church. Calling hours: Tuesday from 2 to
5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Nicpon Funeral Home, 235 State St. Contributions: St.
Hyacinth Church, 61 Pulaski St., Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

O'Dell, Marion M. O'Malia   
October 16, 2004 Marion M. O'Malia O'Dell, 95, formerly of First Street,
Liverpool, passed away Saturday. She was a native and life resident of
Liverpool and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Marion was predeceased by her
husband Harold E. O'Dell in 1968 and herdaughter Patricia Richway in 1997.
Surviving are her daughter, Gloria Burke Lindberg of East Harwich, MA; three
grandchildren: Robert, Edward and Stephen Lindberg; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services: 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at Maurer Funeral Home and 9
a.m. in St. Joseph The Worker Church. Burial will be in Liverpool Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 300 Second St.,
Liverpool. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001
Tulip St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Schram, Margaret P.   
October 14, 2004 Margaret P. Schram, 84, of Auburn, died Thursday. She is
survived by her niece, Vincetta (Joseph) Fantauzzo of Auburn. She was
predeceased by her husband, Harold K. Schram, May 10, 1993. Graveside
services: Today at 11 a.m. at Weedsport Rural Cemetery. Arrangements by Jewell
Funeral Homes, Inc., Weedsport.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Sobus, Sarah A. McNabb   
October 17, 2004 Sarah A. McNabb Sobus, 91, of Liverpool, passed away Sunday.
She was born in Elbridge. Sarah was predeceased by her husband John Sobus Sr.,
sons Robert and G. Arthur Kaltenborn, daughter Donna Thorpe and stepson John
Sobus Jr. Surviving areher son, Gerald Kaltenborn of Wolcott; stepdaughter,
Rosemary Walker of Williamsville; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday at Maurer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church,
Liverpool. Entombment in St. Joseph's Cemetery Mausoleum, Auburn. Calling
hours: Monday, October 18, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 300
Second St., Liverpool. Memorials may be made to one's favorite charity.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.

Sweet, Wesley   
October 16,2004 Wesley Sweet, 75, of 319 Edwin St., Chittenango, died Saturday
at Stonehedge Nursing Home. Born in Potsdam, Mr. Sweet was a 33-year resident
of Chittenango. Mr. Sweet was employed as a printer at the former Estabrook
Printing Co. in Syracuse for 37 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of
First Presbyterian Church of Chittenango. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the
Korean War and was a member of the Chittenango VFW Post 8829. He was also a
member of the GCIU (Graphic Arts Union) Local 284. Surviving are his wife of
33 years, the former Joan A. Watkins; two stepsons, Darrell Turk of Syracuse
and Bernard Root of Fayetteville; two stepdaughters, Deborah Petrie of Fulton
and Karen Allen of Whitesboro; and nine stepgrandchildren. Funeral services:
10 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Chittenango. Burial will be
in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at
G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. G.F. Zimmer F.H.
Chittenango 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/18/2004.