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Barry, Judith Ellen   
October 24, 2004 Judith Ellen Barry, 65, formerly of Syracuse, NY, died
Sunday, October 24, 2004 at her sister's home in Waverly, OH. She was born
August 14, 1939 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Paul Napoleon Socia
and Gladys Nora (Howard) Socia. On April 1973, Judith was united in marriage
to Patrick "Pat" J. Barry who preceded her in death on December 12, 2003. She
is survived by two stepsons, William (Victoria) Barry of Liverpool, NY, and
Brian (Lisa) Barry of Marina, CA; two grandchildren; one sister, Susan
(Robert) Westfall of Waverly, OH; several nieces and nephews. Judith was an
accountant and a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Prayer services by
the St. Mary's Queen of the Mission Catholic Church will be held 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, OH. Friends
may call at the Boyer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of service on
Wednesday. Graveside services will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2004
at St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Bishop Jr., Charles H.   
October 23, 2004 Charles H. Bishop Jr., age 58, of North Syracuse, passed away
Saturday in St. Joseph's Hopsital. He was born in Syracuse and was a veteran
with the U.S. Air Force. Charles was the owner/ operator of KL&C Key Business
and also worked forAirborne Express-DHL as a customer service representative.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Joan A. (Fassula) Bishop; a son,
Robert K. Savage Jr. of Syracuse; a grandson, Robert K. Savage, III; also many
sisters, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at
1 p.m. in North Syracuse Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Flowers   Gift Shop   Charities
Bogardus, Sylvia M.   
October 21, 2004 Sylvia M. Bogardus, 79, of 111 Tuttle Ave., Canastota, died
Thursday at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Memorial Services: 7 p.m. Friday,
October 29, 2004, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. The
family will greet friends on Friday, prior to the service, from 5 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home, 201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: The Andrew John
Bogardus Education Fund, c/o Drew Bogardus, 111 Tuttle Avenue, Canastota, NY
13032. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Brick, Emily Herr   
October 24, 2004 Emily Herr Brick, 90, of Watertown, died Sunday. Mrs. Brick
was a graduate of Watertown High School, attended Wellesley College, and was a
1937 graduate of Syracuse University, where she was a member of AEPhi
Sorority. Emily was associated with her family's business, Herr's, a ladies
specialty store in Watertown, and remained active with her husband in the
business until retiring in 1972. Mrs. Brick was active in many community
activities. She was awarded a life membership in Beta Sigma Phi women's
organization in recognition of her service. In 1998, she established the 1Lt.
Charles H. Herr scholarship, was active in the Young Marines program, and the
American Legion. She was predeceased by her husband, Arch in 1988, and a son,
Stephen in 1942. Survived by her sons, Michael L. (Arlene), and Cary R. (Erin
M.) granddaughters, Sheryl Brick Warren, Sarah Brick Jones, Rebecca Brick
Bramlett; three great-grandchildren; her brother, Edmund D. (Sandy) Herr and
several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be at the convenience of
the family. Burial will be in Frumah Packard Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to the 1Lt. Charles H. Herr scholarship, at Jefferson County Community
College for Ft. Drum Military Personnel Continuing Education, or detachment
737, Marine Corps League, c/o F. Anthony Keating, PO Box 709, Watertown, NY
13601. birnbaum funeral service, inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Cox, Marion B.   
October 25, 2004 Marion B. Cox, 75, of Syracuse, died Monday. Surviving: five
children; Raymond Ashwood, Deborah Harris, Kenneth Cox, Marjorie Bedford of
Syracuse and Christina Walker of North Country; several grand and
great-grandchildren; four siblings of North Country. Services: Friday, 1:30 to
3 p.m. at Sally Coyne Ctr., 100 Malta Ln., No. Syracuse.
FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Delaney, Catherine M.   
October 23, 2004 Catherine M. Delaney, 88, of Auburn, died Saturday, October
23, 2004, at Finger Lakes Center for Living in Auburn. Surviving are two
daughters, Mary Newton of TX, and Terri Delaney of VA; two grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Holy
Family Church. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at White Chapel
Funeral Home, 197 South St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Eaton, Margaret A.   
October 23, 2004 Margaret "Maude" (Aicken) Eaton, 78, of Georgetown, died at
her home on Saturday. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Burgess & Tedesco
Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville, with burial in the Sheds Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions:
Georgetown Emergency Squad, Georgetown, NY 13072.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Edgeworth, Sister Anne Gabriel   
Edgeworth, CSJ October 24, 2004 Sister Anne Gabriel Edgeworth, CSJ, the former
Helen Edgeworth, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at St. Joseph's Provincial
House. Born in Syracuse, sister was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and
Mary Shannon Edgeworth, she was in the 74th year of her life as a Sister of
St. Joseph of Carondelet. Sister was a graduate of Central City Business
School, Syracuse, and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the
College of Saint Rose, Albany. Sister Anne taught in schools of the Albany and
Syracuse Dioceses, including; Catholic Central High School, Troy, Bishop
Grimes High School, Syracuse, and schools in Rome, Catskill, and Amsterdam.
She also served the Albany Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph as secretary
to the director of personnel, provincial secretary, and director of
communication. Sister is survived by a niece, Sister Dorothy Flood of Latham
and a grandniece, Mary Murphy Wong of Albany. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday,
October 27, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Chapel at St.
Joseph's Provincial House, Latham. Relatives and friends may call at the
Provincial House Chapel on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Evening prayer will be at
7 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Cemetery, on
the grounds of the Provincial House, Latham. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Development Office, 385 Watervliet - Shaker
Road, Latham, NY 12110.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.


Finch, Grace E.   
October 23, 2004 Grace E. Finch, 91, died October 23, 2004 at Community
General Hospital. She had resided for 30 years at Vinette Towers in Syracuse.
She is survived by two sons, Bernard (Bonnie) Finch, Jensen Beach, FL and John
(Sarah) Finch, Sterling; two daughters, Marianne (Fernand) Beauchamp, Massena
and Grace DeLorio, Kirkville; two sisters, Dorothy Robertson, Mesa, AZ and
Emma Burbidge, Delphi Falls; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and granddogs.
Services will be held on Tuesday at noon at Newcomer Family Funeral Home,
North Syracuse. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Friends are
invited to call on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the funeral home, 705
North Main Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Guereschi, Anna Mae B.   
October 23, 2004 Anna Mae B. Guereschi, of Clay, passed away Saturday at home.
Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Joseph; four sons: Daniel (Kathy), Carl
(Cindy), David (Marcia) and Matthew (Tracy); two daughters, Antonia Novak and
Dorina (Scott) Patula; a brother, Raymond Boland; 10 grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan
Funeral Home. Calling hours Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 241 Kinne
St., E. Syracuse. Burial: Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Contributions in lieu of
flowers can be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY
13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Halsey, Lyle P.   
October 24, 2004 Lyle P. Halsey, 85, of Pulaski, died Sunday in Fulton. He is
survived by his wife Jean; one son, Ira; one stepson; and three stepdaughters;
seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held 2
p.m. Wednesday at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski. Calling hours are noon
to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Homeward, Helen (Gross)   
October 14, 2004 Helen (Gross) Homeward, died Thursday, October 14, 2004, at
The Hospice Center, Port Richey, FL. Born in Syracuse, she spent most of her
adult working years living in North Syracuse. Helen was actively involved in
the community through the Voluntary Fire Department, Women's Auxiliary. Her
husband, Charles Homeward, predeceased her on October 9, 2003. Surviving are
many loving friends and family members. Donations in lieu of flowers may be
made to either The American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R. Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20009 or the American Heart Association, Florida Affiliate,
9900 Ninth Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716-3801. There are no calling
hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Jacopelle, Leonard F.   
October 22, 2004 Leonard F. Jacopelle, 62, of Syracuse, died Friday at Francis
House. He was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. Surviving: two
daughters, Krista and Maria; two sons, Jonathan and Jeff; his father, Joseph;
a brother, Michael; several grandchildren. Services Thursday 10 a.m. at
Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery DeWitt.
Calling hours Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 241 Kinne St., East
Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Kretschmer Jr., Frederick F. "Fred"   
Kretschmer, Jr. October 25, 2004 Frederick F. "Fred" Kretschmer, Jr., 73, of
North Syracuse, died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of North
Syracuse and graduated from North Syracuse High School. He retired in 1986 as
a sales representative after 35 years withMarine Midland Bank where he worked
with auto dealers. He served on the Village of North Syracuse Planning
Commission until 2004, was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, was a
member of the Bishop Curley Council 3717, Knights of Columbus since 1966 and a
communicant of Saint Rose of Lima Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and
bowling. Surviving are his wife of almost 50 years, the former Mary A. Chase;
five children, Anastasia Leja of Auburn, Barbara Karsky of Unionville, CT,
Patricia Carpenter of Goshen, NY, Frederick Kretschmer, III of Twin Falls ID
and Vincent Kretschmer of Detroit MI; eleven grandchildren, Devin, Jonathan,
Katie, Bryan, Rylie, Rick, Matthew, Quinn, Patrick, Mary Jane and Nicholas;
and six nieces and two nephews. Services will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at
Fergerson Funeral Home and 10 at St. Rose of Lima Church with burial following
in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be
made to Meals on Wheels, 105 Kreischer Rd, North Syracuse 13212.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Larrabee, Dorothy V.   
October 24, 2004 Dorothy V. Larrabee, 83, of Mattydale, died Sunday at Van
Duyn Home and Hospital. Born and raised on the North Side of Syracuse, Mrs.
Larrabee moved to Mattydale 40 years ago. Surviving are her three sons, Joseph
F. Miesch and Robert E. Parks, both of Mattydale, and Larry H. Larrabee of
Elbridge; five grandchildren; three great-grandsons and one
great-granddaughter. Friends may call Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. at the Krueger
Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale, with funeral services following
at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Private burial will be in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Contributions in Mrs. Larrabee's memory may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Malhenzie, Elizabeth   
October 24, 2004 Elizabeth Malhenzie, 96, of Oriskany Falls, died Sunday.
Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday (TODAY) at the Paul Funeral Home of Madison. Calling
hours 1 to 3 p.m. today. Burial Hillside Cemetery. Contributions: Oriskany
Falls Ambulance or the Oriskany Falls United Methodist Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.
Nickerson, Kaden David   
October 23, 2004 Kaden David Nickerson, infant son of Chance Marie Whitney and
Rocky A. Nickerson, of Cleveland died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Oneida
City Hospital. Surviving besides his parents, are a half-brother, Hunter
Nickerson; maternal grandparents, David and Donetta Phelps; paternal
grandparents, Thomas Nickerson and Laurie Szablewski; maternal
great-grandparents, Richard and Gail Whitney and Donald and Linda Phelps;
paternal great-grandparents, Paul and Tilly Bussey; and several aunts, uncles
and cousins. Private graveside services will be in Constantia Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Inc., Central Square.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Outman, Stanley   
October 25, 2004 Stanley Outman, 79, of Phoenix. Survivors: his wife, Barbara;
his daughter, Dianna Reeves; two stepdaughters, Linda Rittenger and Donna
Piekunka; his brother, Dean Outman; several grand and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services: Private. Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S.,
Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Palmer, Leon P.   
October 24, 2004 Leon P. Palmer, 81, of Hubbardsville, NY, died Sunday at his
home. Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by Burgess & Tedesco Funeral
Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Parish, Clarence   
October 24, 2004 Clarence J. Parish, 75 of 35 Frawley Dr., Fulton, died at
A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital. He was born in and has remained a life resident of
Fulton. He retired in 1990 as a Superintendent from Sealright Co. He was an
avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, and fishing. He was a life member of the
Pathfinder Fish & Game Club and a communicant of St. Michael's Church. He was
predeceased by his son, Philip Parish in 1991. He is survived by his wife of
57 years, Betty Parish; his children, Sandra Bryant of Turin, NY and David
Parish of NYC; his siblings, Jack Parish of Phoenix and Alice Boyd of Park
Forest, IL; one granddaughter, Jennifer Bryant-Ulrich; and one
great-granddaughter, Grayce Alexander Bryant Ulrich. Calling Hours: 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a 7 p.m. Memorial Service in the Sugar Funeral Home,
Inc. 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton. Burial: 9:30 am Thursday in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Rush OSF, Sister Kathryn   
October 2, 2004 Sister Kathryn Rush OSF, 67, of Margate, New Jersey, died
October 2, 2004, at Shore Memorial Hospital in Margate, NJ. Born in
Philadelphia, PA, to the late David and Mary (Riley) Rush on November 23,
1937. Entered the Sisters of St. Francis on March 3, 1959, and Professed her
Final Vows on August 20, 1966. Sister received a Bachelor of Science Education
from SUNY Oswego and a Youth Ministry Degree from LaSalle College. Sister was
a teacher for many years in Syracuse and Utica, NY, as well as in several
schools in New Jersey. Sister was currently a teacher for 15 years at Blessed
Sacrament School in Margate, NJ, and retired in January 2004, due to a serious
illness. Sister is survived by three sisters, Mercedes Palmarini, Jane Wright,
Loretta McComb; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by one brother, David Rush of Florida. A Memorial Liturgy will be
held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at the St. Anthony Motherhouse
Chapel at 1024 Court Street, Syracuse. Burial in Assumption Cemetery will be
after an 8:30 a.m. Farewell Service on Thursday in the Motherhouse Chapel.
Calling hours are Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Anthony Motherhouse Chapel.
Contributions: Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 2500 Grant Blvd.,
Syracuse, NY 13208. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Scheirer, Mary K.   
October 24, 2004 Mary K. Scheirer, 93, passed away Sunday at home. Mary
retired from General Motors in 1962 and was a communicant of St. Stephens
Church. She was predeceased by her husband Theodore in 1983 and her daughter
Helen Nicolini and her brother John P. Kvokacka. Survived by sons, Theodore A.
Jr. (Harriett) of North Syracuse and Donald (Alice) of Florida; daughters,
Dortha (Joe) Constantino of Jordan, Anita (Jim) Connors of Syracuse, Nancy
Braiddy of Massachusetts, and Carol (Ernie) Lombard of Syracuse; cousin,
Edward Maser of Baldwinsville; 26 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and
17 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 8:15 a.m. on Thursday at
the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in the St Stephens
Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Home Care,
7246 Janis Park Dr., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Smith, Barbara J.   
Smith October 24, 2004 Barbara J. Smith, 72, of Rte. 20, Marcellus, died
Sunday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born March 29, 1932 in Richford, NY, and
raised in Marathon, NY. She moved to Marcellus in 1953. She and her husband,
Arthur would have celebrat-ed their 55th wedding anniversary on November 13.
She was a homemaker and kept books for the family business, Smitty's Garage.
Survivors: Her husband, Arthur; daughter, Louanne (Rob) Weatherstone of
Elbridge; four sons, Stephen (Karen), Charles (Louise), David (Sally) and
Michael all of the Marcellus/Marietta area; one brother, Albert Stephens of
Florida; four sisters, Robbie Monroe, Shirley Minor, Margie Cox and Bonnie
Stephens all of the Cortland area; 12 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m.. Thursday at the Norris Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Navarino. Calling hours will be
Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus.
Contributions: Marcellus Fire Department or Navarino Fire Department. NORRIS
FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Snyder-Combs, Irene L.   
October 24, 2004 Irene L. Snyder-Combs, 61, of Cazenovia, NY. Irene was born
in Syracuse, NY and had been a life-resident of Cazenovia. She was a 1960
graduate of Cazenovia Central School and retired as an electronics inspector
for Dielectric of Cazenovia. She was predeceased by her son, Scott in 2001.
Survivors: her husband of 40 years, Frank A.; two sons, Frank A. III (Chantal)
of Alabama, Mark E. of Eaton, NY; one sister, Deborah Marshall of Nelson, NY;
one brother, Donald of DeRuyter, NY; six grandchildren. Funeral services will
be conducted Thursday 10 a.m. at the Richard F. Ayer Funeral Homes, Cazenovia,
NY 655-8101. Calling hours, Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial
in the Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia, NY. Contributions: Hospice of CNY or
C.AV.A.C.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

St. Amour, Roswell Paul   
October 25, 2004 Roswell Paul St. Amour, 78, of Baldwinsville and formerly of
Syracuse died October 25 at Loretto. Mr. St. Amour was born in Watertown and
lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. Paul was a 1950 graduate of St.
Lawrence University. He retired in 1985 from Lincoln Bank after 34 years of
service and Solvay Bank in 1991 after six years of service. He was a member of
American Institute of Banking and a graduate of School of Consumer Banking at
University of Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Surviving are two
sons, Paul A. of Syracuse and Steven J. of Baldwinsville; one sister, Kathryn
Marshall of Watertown; one brother, David of Eagle Village; seven
grandchildrenl; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his
wife of 41 years, Marianne in 1997, and brother Jack in 2001. Services will be
9:15 a.m. Thursday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St.
Mary's Church, Jamesville. Burial Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Calling hours will
be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina St.,
Syracuse. Contributions: National Alopecia Areata Foundation, PO Box 150760,
San Rafael, CA 94915-0760.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Terziev, Marc G.   
October 24, 2004 Marc G. Terziev, 84, of Westvale, passed away Sunday at St.
Camillus. Born in Syracuse in 1920, he was a practicing attorney in the
community for over 40 years. He attended Solvay High School and earned his
bachelor's degree in 1941 and his law degree in 1949, both from Syracuse
University. Between college and law school he was a pilot in the Army Air
Corps, flying 31 missions in the European Theater during WWII. He received the
Distinguished Flying Cross for his service. A man of diverse interests, he
was, at various times during his life, a boxer, a wilderness fisherman, a
sports writer and an amateur photographer. He was a press box announcer for
Syracuse University football for three decades. He is survived by his devoted
wife of 55 years, Geneva A. Terziev; his son, Marc N. Terziev of Sunnyvale,
CA; his daughter, Alexandra J. Terziev (Greenleaf) of Rochester; and his
grandchildren, Katherine, Nicholas, and Jeffrey. His brother John and sister
Frances predeceased him. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Tindall Funeral Home.
Burial will be private at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends are invited to call 3 to 5
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. Contributions:
Syracuse University Student Athletic Fund. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Tracy, Jean   
October 24, 2004 Jean Tracy, of Liverpool, died Sunday at home following a
brief illness. Born in Rome, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and
Irene Cross Finnegan. Survivors: three sons, Robert and Philip, of Liverpool,
and Paul of Clifton, NJ; one sister, Ruth Waters of Rome, NY, and several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip; sisters,
Irene, Sr. Renee Marie Finnegan, Anne Hayes; and, brother, John Finnegan.
Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Christ the King Church, 21 Cherry
Tree Circle, Liverpool, NY. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Maurer
Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions: In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either St. Patrick's Church,
12000 River Road, Forestport, NY 13338 or the Arthritis Foundation of
Syracuse, 290 Elmwood Davis Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Van Luven, Irene L.   
October 25, 2004 Irene L. Phillips Van Luven, 85, of N. Syracuse, died Monday.
She was born in Buffalo and resided in N. Syracuse since 1952. She was
predeceased by her son Leroy R. Van Luven in February. She is survived by her
husband of 65 years, Leroy; a daughter, Lorraine Van Luven; a son, R. Paul Van
Luven; two sisters, Dorothy Nichols, Florence Natwora; eight grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren. Services: none. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, 13088. GANG
MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Vrabel, Peter   
October 24, 2004 Peter Vrabel, 89, died Sunday at St. Camillus HRC. He was
born in Plymouth, PA, and moved to Syracuse in 1939. He was a sergeant with
the U.S. Army serving in WWII. Peter was employed by Allied Chemical, retiring
in 1978. He was an avid fisherman. He was a member of the Erie Canal Society
and a communicant of Holy Family Church. Survived by his wife, Lena; two sons,
Michael (Beverly) of Lakeland and Peter (Marilynn) of Onondaga Hill; a sister,
Ann Leonard of Wilkes-Barre, PA; seven grandchildren, Teresa Duke, Michael,
Tami Posnick, Greg, Peter, Sara, Molly; six great-grandchildren. Services will
be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Friends may call Wednesday from
4 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. Contributions
may be made to the Camillus Canal Society. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.

Zory, Georgette Lewis   
October 25, 2004 Georgette Lewis Zory, 86, of Syracuse, died Monday at home.
She was born in Montreal and was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area.
Georgette was a former communicant of St. Stephen's Church from 1945 to 1986
and presidentof the Altar & Rosary Society. She was a communicant of St.
Joseph's Church. Her husband, Paul J. Zory, Sr., died in 1986 and son, Steven
M. Zory, died in 1997. Surviving are two daughters, Catherine L. (Richard)
Gilmore of Camillus and Mary Rose (Leonard) Sgroi of Syracuse; one son, Paul
J. (Kathleen) Zory, Jr. of No. Syracuse; one sister, Jane E. Lewis of
Camillus; daughter-in- law, Janet Zory of Camillus; five grandchildren, Megan
(Ronald) Law of MI; Jennifer and Erin Zory, both of No. Syracuse, and David
and Sarah Gilmore, both of Camillus; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas,
Madison and Mackenzie Law, all of MI; and several nieces and nephews. Services
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St.,
Camillus and at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church where a funeral Mass will be
celebrated. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be made to
Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or to St. Bernard's
Church, 199 Stafford Ave., Waterville, NY 13480.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/26/2004.