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Beissel, Marion M.   
October 19, 2004 Marion M. Beissel, of Whiting, NJ, formerly of Skaneateles,
died Tuesday. Born in Brooklyn, she lived in Skaneateles before moving to NJ.
She worked at Bristol-Myers for many years. She was a member of former
Skaneateles Chapter 505 O.E.S. Services were private. Local arrangements by B.
L. Bush & Sons, Inc., Camillus. B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Burleson Sr., Wolfred R.   
October 20, 2004 Wolfred Ralph Burleson, Sr., of 58 Seymour St., Auburn, died
at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Families of the deceased are invited to a private
visitation and funeral on Sunday, October 24 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at
Langham Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Cayer, Nancy   
October 15, 2004 Nancy Cayer, 76, of Vienna, VA, passed away October 15, 2004
after a short illness with cancer. She was born June 8, 1928 in Syracuse, NY,
beloved daughter of the late Frank and Kitty Burns. A graduate of the Convent
School, she enjoyed the military life with her beloved husband, Lt. Col.
Arthur (Pete) Cayer, Air Force who predeceased her in 2001. She is also
predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. Survived by four sons,
Francis, Arthur, Richard (Karla) of Vienna, Virginia, Timothy (Kathy) of
Minn.; two daughters, Beth (John) and Kitty of Vienna; 11 grandchildren; five
sisters, retired Army Capt. Elizabeth Burns, Mary Anne Burns, Katie (John)
Kane, Sister Mary Catherine Burns, O.S.F., Sister Francis Patrick Burns,
C.S.J. all of Syracuse. Also several nieces, nephews and cousins. All
arrangements will be held in Vienna, VA. She will be buried in Arlington
National Cemetery with her husband.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Clark, N. Lewis   
October 20, 2004 N. Lewis Clark, 85, of Springbrook Apts., Pulaski, died
Wednesday. A native and life resident of Pulaski, he owned and operated a
dairy farm and was also employed by the Town of Richland Highway Dept. and
Blount Lumber Co., retiring in 1981. His wife, Genevieve, died October 23,
2002. Survivors: two daughters, Virginia (Maurice) Hurd of Sandy Creek and
Mary Jane (Leonard) Payne of Port Ontario; six grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Summerville Funeral Home,
Sandy Creek. Calling hours Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in
Pulaski Cemetery. Rev. Bud Fancy officiating.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Cross, Richard H.   
October 20, 2004 Richard H. Cross, 58, of Sherburne, NY, died Wednesday in
Hamilton. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3
Preston St., Earlville, NY, with burial in Poolville Cemetery, Poolville, NY.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Doyle, Kathleen Piraino   
October 19, 2004 Kathleen Piraino Doyle, 42, of Syracuse, passed away suddenly
Tuesday at Community General Hospital. A life resident of Syracuse, she was
the daughter of Andrew Piraino of Fayetteville and the late Merlyn Piraino.
Kathleen graduated from Corcoran High School and attended Onondaga Community
College. She is survived by her longtime companion, Tony Vega of Syracuse; her
three loving children, Nichole and Kimberley MacMaster, both of Panama City,
Florida, and Geoffrey Doyle of North Syracuse; her sister, Fran Adams of East
Syracuse; her brother, Mark Piraino of Syracuse; several nieces, nephews,
cousins. Services Saturday 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment St.
Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home,
Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a
fund is being established for her children. Donations for this may be sent to
Mrs. Fran Adams, 114 Tilden Dr., East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Graham, Edward J.   
October 19, 2004 Edward James Graham, 68, died Tuesday at Rosewood Heights
Health Center. He was a life-resident of Syracuse and was self-employed. He is
survived by a son, Michael; a daughter, Kelly Ziparo; three sisters, Margaret
Richardson, Patricia and Georgene Graham; a brother, Joseph; and four
grandchildren. Services will be private. Burial in White Chapel Memory
Gardens. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Hall, Stanley Ford   
October 19, 2004 Our beloved Stanley Ford Hall, 59, of Matawan, NJ, passed
away suddenly on October 19, 2004. Stanley was born in York, PA, and grew up
in Harlem, NY, and Queens, NY. Summers as a schoolboy were spent at his
grandparents' home in York, PA. He was the son of the late Kathleen Louise
Hall of York, PA. A graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and Queens College,
NY. Stanley was employed as a Senior Technical Officer with JP Morgan Chase,
Manhattan, NY where he worked for 25 years. Stanley is survived by his wife,
Felicity Gloria Hall (formerly Thompson of Syracuse, NY); two children, son,
Stanley Ford Hall, II, daughter, Kathleen Louise Ann Hall; an uncle, William
Clancy Jenkins of York, PA; two aunts, Nellie Jenkins Doyle of Redding, CA,
and Vernell Jenkins Parker of San Francisco, CAl and six cousins of San
Francisco, CA. From Syracuse, NY, mother-in-law, Monica E. Thompson; five
brothers-in-law; seven sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces
and great-nephews. Many loved Stanley Hall. A father-in-law, John Alex
Thompson, died in 2000 and sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Thompson, died in 1997.
Services are 9:15 a.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in the Church
of the Most Holy Rosary, Roberts Avenue. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery,
DeWitt, NY. Calling hours are Saturday, October 23, and Sunday, October 24,
from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee Street,
Syracuse, NY. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Metras Sr., Charles R.   
October 20, 2004 Charles R. Metras Sr., 70, of North Syracuse, died Wednesday.
He was a lifelong area resident and communicant of both Sacred Heart Church
and St. Rose of Lima Church. Mr. Metras served with and was a civilian
employee of the Air National Guard.He retired in 1998 from Lockheed Martin as
project manager for sonar and radar divisions and retired in 2000 from Weaver
Machine Tool of Auburn where he was ISO 9000 coordinator. His parents, Joseph
and Helen and his brother, Richard Metras predeceased him. Surviving are his
wife of 46 years, the former Louise DeStefano; five children, Charles R.
(Karen), Jr. of Bradenton, FL, Steven E. (Susan) of Cicero; Martin D.
(Theresa) of Franklin, MA, Brian D. (Lisa) of Anchorage, AK and Cynthia
(Brian) Dunphy of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 10 grandchildren, Rachel, Alexander,
Taylor, Nathan, Mackenzie, Breanna, Sarah, and Sophia Rose Metras and Michael
and Aimee Dunphy; a nephew and several cousins. Funeral services will be
Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Church of Cicero with entombment following in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery
Mausoleum, Moyers Corners. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home, 215 South Main St., North Syracuse. Donations may be made to
St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 South Main St., N. Syracuse 13212 or to Sacred
Heart Church, 8229 South Main St., Cicero 13039.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Mitchell, Jean T.   
October 20, 2004 Jean T. Mitchell, 77, of 269 East Main St., Elbridge, died
Wednesday in Auburn Memorial Hospital. Born in Roxbury, NY, Jean moved to
Elbridge in 1957. She was a member of Elbridge Community Church and the
Women's Christian Soci-ety. Jean was well-known for her baking. Surviving are
her husband of 59 years, James; four children, John I. (Susan) Mitchell of
Fairfax, VT, Donald J. (Sara) Mitchell of Cazenovia, Gale T. (Marcy) Mitchell
of Elbridge, and Barbara J. (Vince) Ely of Elbridge; a brother, Gilbert Tyler
of Canastota; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services will be 11
a.m. Saturday in the Elbridge Community Church with the Rev. Dr. James Stone
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 5
and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Bush Funeral Home, 120 East Main St., Elbridge.
Contributions may be made to the Elbridge Community Church or the Elbridge
Fire Department. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Oliver, Charles H. "Bud"   
October 20, 2004 Charles H. "Bud" Oliver, 80, of Kristin Rd., North Syracuse,
died Wednesday at home. Mr. Oliver grew up in Brooklyn, PA, and resided in
Montrose, PA, before moving to North Syracuse in 1965. Bud retired in 1991
after 40 years as a tanker truck operator for various oil companies including
ARCO and Sun Oil Co. He was a parishioner of Andrew's Memorial United
Methodist Church in N. Syracuse and member of its choir. He was a WW II Army
veteran and served in the European Theater. He was a past Master of the Warren
Masonic Lodge # 240 and very active in the Little League organization in
Montrose, PA. He was an avid high school athletic sports fan. Surviving in
addition to his loving wife of nearly 60 years, the former Betty Stevens, are
three sons, Thomas C. (Lynn) Oliver of Harrisburg, PA, David G. (Kathy) Oliver
of N. Syracuse, Jeffrey S. (Marianne) of Cicero; a sister, Evelyn Hunter of
Springville, PA; six grandchildren, Lori (Scott) Freed, Chad (Jenny), Scott,
Michael, Joshua, Christian "C.J." Oliver; a great-granddaughter, Greta;
several nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Krueger
Funeral Home. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Bud Oliver Chancel Choir Memorial Fund, 6159
Crestview Drive, N. Syracuse, NY 13212, or Hospice Foundation of Central New
York, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Padula, Dominick R.   
October 20, 2004 Dominick R. Padula, 83, formerly of Seymour St., Auburn.
Survivors: sons, Robert, Stephen, Michael and Charles. Services: 9 a.m.
Saturday at Holy Family Church. Calling hours Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at White
Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Donations: Matthew House or Cayuga
Home for Children.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Reissig, Eleanor M.   
October 21, 2004 Eleanor M. Reissig, 94, formerly of Baldwinsville, died
Thursday at VanDuyn Home & Hospital, Syracuse. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday
at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer Street, Baldwinsville. Burial will be
private. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Rourke, Dorothy M.   
October 20, 2004 Dorothy M. Rourke, 67, of Oswego, died Wednesday. Survived by
husband, Donald; four daughters; two sons; four stepchildren; one sister; two
brothers. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Ruber, Grace K.   
October 21, 2004 Grace K. Ruber age 100, died Thursday at Seneca Hill Manor.
Born in Buffalo she was a resident of Liverpool since 1980 and then moved to
Central Square in 1999 to live with her granddaughter. Her husband, Fred Ruber
died in October of1978. Surviving are a daughter, Alice White of Phoenix; five
grandchildren, Ruth Petersen of Chula Vista , CA, Richard White of St. Cloud,
FL, Susan Bouchard of Phoenix, David (Sharon) White of Chula Vista, CA, Robert
White of Phoenix; four great-grandchildren; a niece; and two nephews. There
are no services or calling hours. Private burial will be in Acacia Park,
Buffalo.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Stabile, Carmen J.   
October 16, 2004 Carmen J. Stabile, 91, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday
at James Square Nursing Home. He was born in Bristol, Rhode Island, and lived
in Syracuse most of his life. He was a Navy WWII veteran, a member of IAAC and
Disabled American Veterans. He was also a self-employed cab driver for 50
years. Carmen was predeceased by his wife Lorraine and son Richard Stabile. He
is survived by three sisters, Mary Cerio of Syracuse, Helen Capozzi of
Liverpool, Kate Kroell of E. Syracuse; two grandsons; and several nieces and
nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., in Our Lady of
Pompei Church. Private burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Willoughby, Isabel   
October 20, 2004 Isabel Willoughby, 72, of Syracuse, NY, died Wednesday in the
Van Duyn Home & Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter
of Margaret Bryerton and the late John Kochianski. She was a homemaker. She is
survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert; two daughters, Darlene Webster of
N. Syracuse and Gail Kofkee of Camillus; three sons, Wayne of Liverpool, John
of N. Syracuse, and Robert of Clay; her mother, Margaret Bryerton Kochianski;
six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held Saturday
at 10 a.m. from the Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main
Street (Rt. 11), North Syracuse. Interment will be Saturday in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The Guest Book At
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Winet, Lee B.   
August 9, 2004 Lee B. Winet, of Syracuse, died August 9, 2004. Predeceased by
parents, Raymond and Anna Saslow. Lee was a professor of Communications at
SUNY Oswego and Le Moyne College. She did extensive volunteer work in the
community and was a supporter of the arts. Her sudden loss leaves behind many
friends who benefited from her wit and aplomb. She is survived by cousins in
Florida, New York and Canada. A Memorial Gathering in her memory will be 11
a.m., October 30, at the Pasasci Family Chapel of Le Moyne College.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Yarah, Josephine G.   
October 20, 2004 Josephine G. Yarah, 82, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday. She is
a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi church in Bridgeport. She was
predeceased by her husband Arthur J. Yarah in 1981 and granddaughter Carey
Yarah in 1993. Survivors: son, Arthur J. (Barbara) Yarah Jr.; daughters, Carol
(Robert) Krak, Barbara Prusinowski and Kathleen (Bradley) Drake; sister,
Genevieve Obrycki; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her
funeral service will be Saturday 9 a.m. at Traub Funeral Home, 7975 Rte. 31,
Bridgeport, and 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Burial, St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call Saturday 8 to 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions to the Bridgeport Food Pantry, PO Box 550, Bridgeport, NY 13030,
in her memory. Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.

Yerdon, Alice A.   
October 21, 2004 Alice A. Yerdon, age 89, of North Redfield, died Thursday,
October 21, at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. She was born December 21,
1914, in Osceola, NY. She was a life resident of Redfield. She attended Camden
school. She was married to Oren "Ike" Yerdon on May 24, 1941; he died December
15, 1994. She was a member of the 3 "g's" of Greenboro. Surviving are one
daughter, Bethel E. Robertson of Warwick, NY; and eight sons, Francis N. of
Osceola, Michael G. and John O., both of Redfield, Patrick J. of New Windsor,
MD, Kern A., Herbert G., both of Pulaski, Stuart W. of Lacona, Ambrose A. of
Boylston; two brothers, Francis Adams of Redfield and Carl Adams of Webster;
four sisters, Marie Lambie of Pulaski, Marian Adams of Osceola, Kathleen Curry
of Redfield, Mureta Przytula of Liverpool; 21 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by one brother, John Adams. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday,
October 23, at Christ Our Light Parish, Pulaski. Burial will be in Greenboro
Cemetery, North Redfield. Calling hours will be held 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at
the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski. Donations may be made to
the Redfield Volunteer Fire Dept., Redfield, NY 13437 or to the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation, 5008 Brittonfield Pkwy., Suite 300, East Syracuse,
NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/22/2004.
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