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Belson, Frank W. "Tarp"   
October 18, 2004 Frank W. "Tarp" Belson, 84, of Oswego, died Monday.
Survivors: daughters, Carolyn Harrison and Cynthia Izyk; three sisters; one
brother; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Thursday,
Nelson Funeral home. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial Minetto Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Blasier, Daniel J.   
October 15, 2004 Daniel J. Blasier, 56, 1 Pinetree Lane, died Friday at his
residence, following a brief illness of two months. Born in Syracuse, on
August 17, 1948, he was the son of Deforest and Dorothy Richardson Blasier. A
lifelong resident of Central New York, Mr. Blasier was educated in Syracuse
schools and served with the United States Army during the Viet Nam War era.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel E. Blasier and his fiancee, Barbara Page of
Munnsville and Justin J. Blasier of Morrisville; one daughter and son-in-law,
Virginia L. and Kevin Kinsella of Solvay; his former wife, Estella Conner of
Griffin, Georgia; two brothers, Deforest Blasier of Otisco and Mark Blasier of
Syracuse; four sisters, Pamela Montague of Baldwinsville, Valarie Waite of
Erieville, Peggy Powers of Scriba, and Connie Jones of Wisconsin; four
grandchildren, Kyle, Kevin and Eric Kinsella and Shae Blasier; and several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Denise Champagne and
Sharon Confer. Funeral services will be held Friday at the convenience of the
family, from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main Street, Oneida.
There are no public hours of visitation.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Brisk, Richard F.   
October 18, 2004 Richard F. Brisk, 74, of N. Syracuse, passed away Monday.
Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Central High School and was a material
control planner for Carrier Corp. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima
Church, past president of thePastime Athletic Club where he was sportsman of
the year in 1979. He was an avid SU fan and a member of the Orange Pack where
he was named most valuable Orange Packer in 1996. He served his country with
pride in the US Air Force. Survivors: his wife of 52 years, June Osterhout
Brisk; two daughters, Joanne Dwyer of Constantia and Barbara Kenney of
Camillus; a brother, Walter J. Brisk of New Hartford and several nieces and
nephews. Services: 9 a.m. Friday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30
a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment: St. Mary's
Cemetery. Friends may call on the family from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels
Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Edick, Corey Michael
October 19, 2004 Corey Michael Edick, 19, of 402 Fyler Rd., Kirkville, died
Tuesday morning at University Hospital from injuries received in an automobile
accident on Fyler Rd. in the Town of Sullivan on Friday, October 15, 2004.
Corey was born in Syracuse and was a life resident of Kirkville. He graduated
from East Syracuse-Minoa High School in 2003, and was attending Onondaga
Community College. He was employed as a landscaper at Lanphear Landscaping in
North Chittenango. Corey was a communicant of St. Patricks Church in
Chittenango. pSurviving are his parents, Harlan and Susan Boston Edick of
Kirkville; a sister, Laura Edick of Kirkville; his maternal grandparents,
Russell and Deanna Boston of Chittenango; his maternal great-grandmother,
Elizabeth Panebianco of Chittenango; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patricks Church, Chittenango.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours will be 5 to 8
p.m. Thursday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the CNY Children's Hospital
Fund or the North Chittenango or Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Co. G.F. ZIMMER
F.H. Chittenango 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Fox Sr., Harland L.   
October 19, 2004 Harland L. Fox, Sr., 77, of Mallory, died Tuesday at home.
Born in Lycoming, he resided in Mallory for 70 years. Mr. Fox retired as a
State Police Investigator in Fulton. He was a former member of the N.Y.S.P.
Association and a member of theNew York State Police P.B.A., Fraternal Order
of Police, the Hastings V.F.W. Post #8823 and the Central Square Lodge #0622
F.&A.M. He and his son, David owned and operated Fox's Logging. He was a U.S.
Navy Veteran of WWII. Surviving him are his wife of 59 years, the former
Dorothy Smith; two sons, Harland Jr. and David; three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be
Friday, October 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S.
Main St., Central Square with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Calling Hours will
be Thursday, October 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Contributions
may be made to Oswego County Hospice, P.O. Box 102, Oswego, N.Y. 13126-0102.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Godkin, Dora Dievendorf   
October 18, 2004 Dora Dievendorf Godkin, 86, of Clyde, went to be with the
Lord on Monday, October 18, 2004 surrounded by her loving family. Born in
Pennellville, she had resided in the Rose-Clyde areas. She retired in 1988
from Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Clyde, with over 30 years of service. Dora
was loved and loved others and her passing will be felt by many. Mrs. Godkin
was predeceased by her son, Harold (Pete) W. Godkin, Jr., who died in 2004;
three sisters, Jennie Wilber, Elizabeth Godkin and Eleanor Mazzoli; two
daughters-in-law, Marjorie Godkin and Elinor Godkin. Surviving are children,
David (Gretchen) Godkin, Sally (Tom) LeBerth and Neal (Donna) Godkin; a
daughter-in-law, Sherryle Godkin; a sister, Daisy A. Godkin; three brothers,
Paul, R. Lee and Fred Dievendorf; 14 grandchildren, Lorene (Nick) Molisani,
Julie (Tim) Arliss, Todd (Amy) Godkin, Jon (Robin) Godkin, Chris, Kevin, Eric,
Michael, Jeremy, Melissa, Nicole and Stephen Godkin, Michelle Garland and
Patricia Godkin; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 at Rose
Cemetery, Route 414, Rose. There will be no calling hours. Following the
graveside services, a celebration of Dora's life will be held at Donselaar's
(formerly Lancaster's), Route 31, Clyde. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Clyde Volunteer Ambulance Corp., P.O. Box 145,
Clyde, 14433 or to Genesee Regional Hospice Program, 513 W. Union St., Newark,
14513. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Gonyou, Janet A.   
October 16, 2004 Janet A. Gonyou, 75, formerly of Hickory St., Syracuse, and
Camden, NY, died Saturday. She is survived by her children, Joyce Martino and
Kimberly Snyder, both of Syracuse, William Johnson of Clay; a sister, Eleanor
Johnson of N. Syracuse; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. All
services will be private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Grygiel, David Paul and Rosemary   
Rosemary Grygiel October 17, 2004 David Paul Grygiel, 44 and his wife,
Rosemary (nee O'Brien) Grygiel, 39 of 7 Lakeview Drive, Lansing, New York,
died suddenly on Sunday afternoon, October 17, 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland.
They died from injuries sustained in a motorcyle accident. David was born
September 12, 1960 in Syracuse, New York, son of Eloise Hunter of Lansing, NY
and the late William Grygiel, Jr. He was employed as a Pilot for Airborne
Express based in Wilmington, Ohio. Rosemary was born February 8, 1965 in
Daytona Beach, Florida, daughter of Daniel O'Brien of Daytona Beach Florida
and Rosemary (nee Gerster) Sanders of Tillsonburg, Ontario. She was the
manager of The Boatyard Grill, Ithaca, NY. They are both survived by their
children, Demick O'Brien, a student at Syracuse University, Kayla and Alyson
Grygiel of Lansing. In addition to his mother and children, David is survived
by a brother, William (Liana) Grygiel, III of Baldwinsville, NY; a sister,
Dawn (William) Tsetseranos of West Dover, VT; his paternal grandfather,
William Grygiel, Sr.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her
parents and children, Rosemary is survived by her brother Michael O'Brien of
Dayton Beach, FL; sister, Charlotte O'Brien (Chris Tzanakos of Cockeysville,
MD; paternal grandmother, Vaughn O'Brien; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at St.
Catherine of Siena R. C. Church, 302 St. Catherines Circle, Ithaca, NY. Rev.
Scott Kubinski will officiate. Rosemary will be cremated on Thursday afternoon
and will be buried with her husband in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lansing on Friday
morning. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. The family will receive
friends at The Lansing Funeral Home, Inc., 32 Auburn Road, Lansing today,
between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in memory of
Rosemary and David may be directed to a trust, established for the benefit of
their children, C/O - Mr. Rich Dolge, Tompkins Trust Company, The Commons,
Ithaca, NY 14850.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Ianuzi, Daniel I.   
October 13, 2004 Daniel I. Ianuzi, age 62, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday,
October 13, at his home. Born January 26, 1942, in Syracuse, the son of M.
Daniel and Nancy Jean Ianuzi. He grew up in Fayetteville and attended
Fayetteville Manlius High Schools and Manlius Military Academy. He graduated
from Ithaca College. Mr. Ianuzi was a teacher in the Syracuse City School
District for over 20 years. He taught social studies at Clary and Grant Junior
High Schools. He also worked for Onondaga County Department of Facilities
Management. Besides being a history buff, Daniel was very artistic. He was a
talented carpenter and furniture building. A celebration of his life will take
place at Weber's Restaurant at 820 Danforth St., Syracuse, on Sunday, October
24, 2004, at 1 p.m. and will be hosted by Kimberly and Gary Creatore and
George, Kate and Marla Raus.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Jones, Mary Jane   
October 18, 2004 Mary Jane Jones, 71, of Cicero, died Sunday at University
Hospital. She had lived throughout the United States with her husband of 42
years, Col. Charles F. Jones, USMC, Ret. who died in 1995. She was also
predeceased in 1980by a son, Mark. She was an artist and member of Faith
Lutheran Church, Cicero. Surviving are two sons, Michael C. (Kimberly) Jones
of Cicero and Marshall C. Jones of Fort Walton Beach, FL and two grandsons,
Charles and Collin of Cicero. Services will be held in Arlington National
Cemetery, Arlington VA. Arrangements are by Fergerson Funeral Home, North
Syracuse. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, National
Headquarters, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL, 60601-7633.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Lee Sr., Charles W.   
October 18, 2004 Charles W. Lee, Sr., 76, of Leesburg, FL, died Monday at his
home. He was born in East Syracuse and has lived most of his life in the
Baldwinsville area. He played semi-pro football for the Syracuse Stars in the
1950's and coached Little League Baseball for many years. He retired in 1989
from Jardines Bronze Foundry in Baldwinsville after 39 years, and was
previously employed with Morris Pumps. He was a member of the Foundryman's
American Society and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, Council 5082 in
Baldwinsville. He was a communicant of St. Paul's Church, Leesburg and of St.
Mary's Church, Baldwinsville where he was past president of its Holy Name
Society. Survivors: his wife, the former Eunice H. Sanderson; two daughters,
Charlene M. Brant of Chittenango and Charessa M. Padula of Ovieda, FL; one
son, Charles W. Lee, Jr., of St. Louis, MO; one sister, Barbara Gridley of
Truxton, NY; three brothers, Frederick, William and Edward all of the
Baldwinsville area; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Falardeau Funeral Home,
Baldwinsville and 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial, St.
Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St. Contributions: Hospice of Lake &
Sumter Inc., 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778 or the Leukemia Lymphoma
Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Lo Dolce, Santa "Sue"   
October 17, 2004 Santa "Sue" Lo Dolce, 86, of Highland Beach, FL, formerly of
West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully at home on October 17 after a long
illness. She was two years predeceased by her loving husband, Charles J. Lo
Dolce. She left her three children, Attorney Ann Lo Dolce of Sharon, Mass.,
Attorney Nancy Lo Dolce of Sebastopol, CA, and James Lo Dolce, M.D. of
Manlius, NY; and six grandchildren. She was one of nine children and left one
remaining brother, Leo Stefania of Delray. Calling hours will be Wednesday,
October 20, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Babione Funeral Home (East Chapel), Boca
Raton. Funeral services will be at St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Highland Beach,
11:30 a.m., October 21. Donations in her memory are requested to go to the
Boca Raton Community Hospital, 800 Meadows Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486. Babione
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 561-395-8787.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Lyons, Barbara M.   
October 17, 2004 Loving wife, mother, sister and friend, Barbara M. Lyons, 76,
of Baldwinsville, passed away Sunday after a brief illness at Crouse Hospital,
Syracuse. The daughter of Henry and Kathryn Meagher, she was born in
Springfield, MAand had lived in Camillus for almost 40 years. She then lived
in Hilton Head, SC for 10 years before moving to Baldwinsville in May of this
year. She was a graduate of Elms College in Chicopee, MA and studied for her
Masters in Psychology at Syracuse University. Barbara was a counselor at
O.C.C. for ten years and worked for OnBank for many years before retiring as a
manager in 1989. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church in Fairmount
where she served as president of the Altar Rosary Society and later a
communicant of St. Joseph's in Camillus. Barbara was also a volunteer at the
Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head. Her husband, Charles R. Lyons, passed
away in 1997. A gregarious intellectual, Barbara equally loved the arts,
reading, discussing current events and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors: two daughters, Barbara A. Lozott of Baldwinsville and Catherine M.
Misiaszek of Fernandina, FL; four sons, Evan C. of Minoa, NY, David J. of
Waterbury, VT, Christopher R. of Saratoga Springs, NY and James H. of Geneseo,
NY; one sister, Helen Stocks of Venice, FL; one brother, James Meagher, Esq.
of Banning, CA; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church,
Baldwinsville. Burial will be at St. Francis by the Sea Columbarium, Hilton
Head, SC. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Falardeau Funeral Home,
93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725
Lyons Road, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 or the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of
America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Falardeau
Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Mural, Cecelia G.   
October 19, 2004 Cecelia G. "Ceil" Mural, 74, of Syracuse, died Tuesday in
Crouse Hospital. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Mrs. Mural was employed
by Carrier Corp. and later by Bristol Myers Squibb Co. She was a communicant
of Transfiguration Church. Her husband Michael died in 2000. Surviving are two
daughters, Patti Cain of Syracuse and Gerri Jacobus of Tully; one son, Michael
of Syracuse; one brother, Raymond Krukowski of Las Vegas; four grandchildren,
Lindsey and Heather Cain and Chris and Casey Jacobus. Services will be
Saturday 9 a.m. at Welter-Price Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Transfiguration
Church. Burial, Onondaga Co. Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours are
Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at 2649 James. St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Riehl, Ernie W.   
October 11, 2004 Ernie W. Riehl, age 43, of Kodak, Tennessee, died October 11,
2004, after a brief illness. Mr. Riehl was a graduate of DeRuyter Central
School. He worked for GC Services of Knoxville, Tennessee, and previously
worked as an environmental supervisor at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
in Syracuse. Mr. Riehl volunteered at the local level of the Muscular
Dystrophy Association. Mr. Riehl is survived by wife and sons, Shirley Riehl,
Kevin Riehl, and Steven Riehl, of Kodak, Tennessee; parents, Ernest and Gisela
Riehl of Bridgeport, NY; sisters, Sabina Croft of New Woodstock and Cristine
Del Fuoco of Cicero; brother, Mark Riehl of Liverpool; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service with
fellowship dinner on Saturday, October 23, 2004, 2 p.m., at the Rome 7th Day
Adventist Church, 6739 Sutliff Road, Rome. Interment at 4:30 p.m. October 23,
2004, in the Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter, has
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Schaefer, Stephen D.   
October 19, 2004 Stephen D. Schaefer, 40, of Mattydale, died Tuesday at
University Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his children,
Matthew and Jessica; his father and stepmother, George H. and Anne Schaefer of
Mattydale; his mother, Andrea Fay Riccardo of Ithaca; four brothers, Carl of
Salt Lake City, William of Las Vegas, Christopher of Boise, Idaho, George Jr.
of Ithaca; a stepsister, Jennifer Hart of Mattydale; several nieces and
nephews. All services will be private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Scheibel, Donald D.   
October 18, 2004 Mr. Donald D. Scheibel, 68, of Travelers Rest, South
Carolina, died October 18, 2004. A native of Syracuse and resident the past 10
years in South Carolina. Veteran of US Navy 1954 to 1956. Graduate of
Assumption Academy and former Comm. of Assumption Church Self-employed
Electrical Technician. Survived by two brothers, Kenneth (Georgia) Scheibel of
East Syracuse, David (Sharon) Scheibel of Dewitt; one sister, Eileen (Mac)
Hatchell of Virginia Beach, VA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services 9
a.m. Friday in Assumption Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. There are no
calling hours. Contributions to American Heart Association, 5575 Thompson Rd.,
Dewitt 13214. Arrangements by Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 10/20/2004 - 10/21/2004.

Schremph, Marie P. Amo   
September 27, 2004 Marie P. Amo Schremph, 89, formerly of Sylvan Beach and
Utica, died Monday, September 27, 2004. Graveside services will be held 1:45
p.m. Friday at the family plot in Calvary Cemetery, Utica. Arrangements are
under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Szatanek, James J.
October 19, 2004 James J. Szatanek, age 52, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday
in Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He
was born in Syracuse and was a field technician with Verizon for over 11
years. He was a mem-ber of the CWA Local 1123 and the Telephone Pioneers.
James enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He was a talented woodworker and made
many items for people to remember him by. He was predeceased by his sister,
Patty Szatanek. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Morgan) Szatanek;
three stepchildren, Kristin Ingram, Stephanie Ingram, and David Ingram, all of
Liverpool; three children, including Paul Szatanek and James Szatanek, both of
Syracuse; his mother, Mary Szatanek of Syracuse; two grandchildren; two
brothers, Ronald (Linda) Szatanek of Solvay and William (Linda) Szatanek of
Syracuse; a sister, Karen (Don) Ries of Oregon; also several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 8:15
a.m., in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker
Church, Liverpool. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling
hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Toscano, Joseph J.   
September 29, 2004 Joseph J. Toscano, "Joe Tux," 78, of Syracuse and Naples,
FL, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2004, in Naples. Joe was a very
accomplished individual, both personally and professionally. A native and life
resident of Syracuse, heowned and operated the renowned Toscano's Formal Wear,
Inc., on North Salina Street (and in the former Fayetteville Mall) for over 40
years. Joe was a proud World War II Veteran, serving with the Navy Seabees
20th Construction Battalion. He was an alumnus of Syracuse University and
Christian Brothers Academy, and he was a former member of the Northside
Business Association and Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club. Joe possessed an
incredible natural talent for carpentry and working with his hands in any
artistic medium. He was a talented musician, a great golfer and a skilled
boater, with an immense love for the water. He excelled at and perfected
anything he pursued. Joe is perhaps best remembered for his extraordinary
natural charm and wit. He had an unusual ability to "light up" any room,
bringing positive energy and good humor to any situation he encountered. What
Joe cherished most were gatherings and good times with his many, many friends
and loved ones. He will be forever loved and missed by all who had the
privilege of knowing him. Joe is survived by his wife, Yvonne J. (Hedrick)
Toscano of Syracuse and Naples, FL; two sons, David Toscano of Virginia and
Lawrence Toscano of Liverpool; three daughters, Mary Beth Georgi of Cato,
Karen Cannucciari of Syracuse and Lisa Toscano of Staten Island; many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Arlen of California;
and his "best buddy," his beloved Chocolate Lab, "Pards." A memorial Mass will
be celebrated Friday, October 22, 2004, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei
Church in Syracuse. Contributions may be made in Joe's honor to Hospice of
Naples, Inc., 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 and/or to Hospice of
Central New York, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. ZDIGNIPIRRO &
SONS FUNERAL HOME514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.

Watkins, Peace   
October 9, 2004 Peace Watkins, 85, of Sylvania, Ohio, died on October 9, 2004
at Flower Hospital. She was born Peace Mabel MacDonald on November 7, 1918 in
Buffalo, New York, the fifth of six children born to Mabel Crawford and Norman
MacDonald. She was named Peace because she arrived along with the news of the
end of the Great War in Europe, with people dancing in the streets as the "war
to end all wars" officially ended a few days later. She grew up in Syracuse
and is survived by her brother, peace activist, Angus MacDonald and his
family, who still reside there. In 1940 she married Miles Watkins,
Presbyterian clergyman, and managed their large family as a homemaker and
minister's wife over the sixty years of their marriage. They lived in sixteen
towns in five states (New York, South Dakota, Montana, Ohio, and Michigan)
including several years with Native American congregations. Miles died in
2000. Peace and Miles raised six children, all of whom survive them, Judith
Peace Greenberg (husband Bill) and Keith John Watkins (wife Paula) in Toledo;
Carol Linda Welker in Bowling Green; Norman Everett Watkins (fiancee Heather
McCallister) in Chicago; Bonnie Watkins (husband John Zakelj) in Minnesota;
and Angus Miles Watkins (wife Anne) in Ashville, New York; as well as eight
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a faithful, intelligent,
deep-thinking and open-minded Christian; a storyteller and promoter of
democratic dialogue; a creative admirer of beauty in poetry, music, gardening,
and the visual arts; a singer, memoirist and practitioner of Tai Chi
meditation; an active supporter of peace, justice and nonviolent action; and
an incomparable mother, an exceptional teacher by her example of unconditional
love, which will be with us always. A memorial service will be held at noon on
Saturday, October 23, at Sylvania United Church of Christ. Memorial gifts are
suggested to Church World Service, to Sylvania UCC, or to Crestview Club
Apartments, Sylvania, Ohio.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/20/2004.