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Besley, Lewis A.   
September 1, 2004 Lewis A. Besley, 86, former Phoenix resident. Born in
Elmira, graduated from Elmira High School and was a salesman for S&H Green
Stamps, Sperry and Hutchison Co. N.Y.C. for 27 years. Lewis served in the Army
Air Corp. as a S/Sgt. with the 314th Wing 19 Bombardment Group. He had lived
in Phoenix since 1968 and spent winters in St. Petersburg, FL. Lewis was past
master of Callimachus Masonic Lodge #369 and received his 50 years pin in
2000; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Corning, NY and member of the
V.F.W. Post #5540 Phoenix. His first wife, Lula Button Besley died in 1986.
Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Lucy Evans Nelson Besley; sons, William
(Shelia) Besley of Hopewell, VA; Jack (Elizabeth) Besley of Glenville, NY;
stepdaughter, June Dillon of Phoenix; grandchildren, William and Joanna
Besley. Memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday, Pennellville United Methodist
Church. No calling hours. Memorials may be made to the Pennellville United
Methodist Church, County Rt. 54, Pennellville, NY 13132 or the American Cancer
Society, POB 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057-007. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Blandford, Douglas E.   
August 31, 2004 Douglas E. "Doug" Blandford, 93, of The Valley. Survivors:
daughter, Jane (Glenn) Monnell; son, Richard (Shirley) Blandford. Services:
Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc. Burial: Onondaga
Valley Cemetery. Calling Hours: Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612
S. Salina Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Carter, Cordelia Elizabeth   
August 29, 2004 Cordelia Elizabeth Carter (Roundtree Kennedy), 96, formerly of
Auburn, died August 29 in Rochester Community Hospital. She was a member of
The Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church in Auburn. Surviving: one son, David S.
Carter, of the Bronx, New York; three daughters, Marilyn Frender, New York
City, Anita Mitchell and Dorothy Berryhill and her husband, Jerry, all of
Rochester; two daughters-in-law, Luceda and Brenda; 15 grandchildren, 17
great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; one nephew, James
Mebane. Mrs. Carter was predeceased by her husband, Reginald, in 1983 and by a
son, Richard, this year. Services: 12 noon, Saturday in The Thompson Memorial
AME Zion Church at the corner of Washington and Wall Streets, Auburn. Viewing
will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday prior to the
service in The Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church. Burial will be in The Fort
Hill Cemetery on Saturday. Funeral arrangements are by the Cheche Funeral
Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Clark, Arlene   
September 1, 2004 Arlene Clark, 96, of Baldwinsville. She was the widow of
Howard Clark who died in 1993. Surviving: children, Howard, Richard, James,
Dorothy, June and Mary; 24 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Services: Private. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery. Greenleaf Funeral Home Inc. has
charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.
Donovan, Mark W.   
August 30, 2004 Mark W. Donovan, 50, of Rochester, died Monday at Strong
Memorial Hospital, Rochester. A native of Syracuse, he graduated from Clarkson
University in 1976. He was employed by the University of Rochester as a
computer engi-neer. Mark was a general aviation pilot who owned Cessna
Aircraft, belonged to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and was a
technical advisor for and member of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Surviving are his mother, Shirley E. Mansfield Donovan of North Syracuse; a
brother, Paul (Debbie) of Liverpool; three nieces and two nephews. Funeral
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home with burial
following in Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be Friday from 4
to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse
13220-3049. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Eberst, Betty A. VanAntwerp   
September 1, 2004 Mrs. Betty A. VanAntwerp Eberst, 75, of Syracuse, died
September 1, 2004 at Loretto Geriatric Center. Native and life-resident of
Syracuse. Mrs. Eberst was a secretary for Heritage Motors for 33 years
retiring in 1990. Communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. Survived by
her husband, Donald C. Eberst of Syracuse; one sister, Lorraine Elderbroom of
Baldwinsville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are Friday 8:30
a.m. at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. John the
Evangelist Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 5
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Gaddis, Willie H.   
August 25, 2004 Willie H. Gaddis, 75, died Wednesday. Service: Friday, 12 noon
at Southern Missionary Baptist Church, Midland Avenue, Syracuse. Burial:
Oakwood Cemetery. Calling Hour: Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.
Gale, Grace O.   
August 29, 2004 Grace O. Gale, age 74, of 154 Maple St., Massena, N.Y., died
Sunday, August 29, 2004, at her summer residence in DeRuyter, N.Y. Mrs. Gale
was a homemaker. Born on June 10, 1930 in Scranton, PA. the daughter of Walter
O'Malley and Honora (Cusick) O'Malley. She is survived by two daughters, Mary
Reid of New Palz, N.Y., Mrs. John (Nancy) Cootware of Williamstown, N.Y.; two
sons, Raymond G. and daughter-in-law, Sandy of Cicero, NY, John A. and
daughter-in-law, Debbie Gale of DeRuyter, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; two
sisters, Mary E. Gaughan of Dunmore, PA, Alice Conant of Newcastle, PA. She
was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Pawelksi and three brothers, Joseph
Jaames, Walter J. and Robert O'Malley. She married Raymond P. Gale on January
26, 1951 at Trinadad in West Indies. Mr. Gale predeceased her on March 5,
1988. At one time she was active in the Ladies of the Elks at the Massena Elks
Lodge # 1702. Mrs Gale spent her summers at her summer residence. Calling
hours will be Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Phillips Memorial Home,
Massena. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday 10 a.m. at the Church of the
Sacred Heart with Rev. Donald J. Manfred presiding. Interment will be in
Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Phillips Memorial Home, 64
Andrews St., Massena, N.Y.. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Massena,
N.Y.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Gallinger Jr., Paul D.   
September 1, 2004 Paul D. Gallinger, Jr., 87, of 162 South St., Auburn, died
at his home Wednesday, September 1, 2004. Mr. Gallinger spent his life in the
hardware business. He owned and operated stores in Cortland and Herron
Hardware of Auburn. Survived by his wife, Alice Jebbett Gallinger; a daughter,
Diane Fritz of Liverpool; two sons, Douglas and Gregory of Auburn; six
grandchildren. Services Saturday at 10 a.m. in White Chapel Funeral Home, 197
South St., Auburn. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Guy, Karen   
August 12, 2004 Karen Guy, age 55, died from breast cancer at University
Hospital, Tucson, Arizona on August 12, 2004, after a 17-year struggle. She
was an inspiration to many as she lived her life to the fullest, and in her
doctor's words "she had more lives thana cat." She is survived by her partner
of 18 years, Jan Tuttle, her parents, Glen and Virginia Guy, Uncle Jim and
Aunt Betty Guy, Aunt Grace Guy, and numerous friends in Tucson, AZ and
Syracuse. Special friends and relatives include Carol Schaal, Karen Johnson,
Vel and Don Peters, Rob and Stan, Gary, Todd and Kathy, Craig and Claire, and
Harriett. After her first treatment for breast cancer, Karen was appalled by
the experience. Exasperated by Karen's complaints, a nurse told her, "If you
think you can do better, whey don't you become a nurse." So, Karen became an
RN, certified in oncology, and worked at Community General Hospital in
Syracuse, NY. Karen advocated fiercely on her patients' behalf. Words cannot
convey the range and depth of Karen's interests. An avid stitcher, she worked
at the Busy Needle in Tucson; she learned many techniques and created
beautiful pieces of needlework. She loved to travel in the US and abroad with
her relatives and friends. She enjoyed the challenge of meeting new people and
savoring their cultures. A Celebration of Life in honor of Karen will be held
on Sunday, September 5, at 2 p.m. at 1075 Westmoreland Ave., Syracuse.
Donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave., PO
Box 245024, Tucson, AZ 85724-5024, or the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5008
Brittonfield Pkw., Ste. 300, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Harrell, Stephen H.   
August 30, 2004 Stephen H. Harrell, 55, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday.
Predeceased by his mother, Rita in 1998. Survivors: Wife, Arta; father,
Hurbert Harrell of Brewerton; sons, Christopher and James; daughters, Dawn
(Charlie) May and Kellie (Joseph) Cullen; sisters, Patricia Barnes and Jo Ann
Jones; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nieces and two
grandnephews. Calling hours Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. at Traub Funeral Home, 7975
Rte. 31, Bridgeport. Prayer service will be Thursday 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. Burial will be private. Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Harrell, Stephen H.   
Wednesday's obituary notice for Stephen H. Harrell, of Bridgeport, who passed
away Monday, August 30, 2004, left out his surviving father, Hurbert Harrell
of Brewerton. The corrected obituary appears in today's paper. Arrangements by
Traub Funeral Home, Inc., Bridgeport, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.


Hooley, Elizabeth M. "Betty"   
August 30, 2004 Elizabeth M. "Betty" Hooley, 79, formerly of Manlius, passed
away Monday at her son's home in Surprise, Arizona. She was born in Lockport,
New York. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in
Fayetteville and was active atone time with Meals on Wheels in Manlius.
Survivors: a daughter, Deborah (William) Berkmeier of Birmingham, AL; three
sons, Keyran "Trey" (Linda) Hooley, III of Fayetteville, Jeffrey (Donna)
Hooley of Liverpool, David (Tia) Hooley of Surprise, AZ; two brothers, George
Tank of California and Richard Tank of Buffalo; eight grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Keyran J. Hooley, Jr.
on September 2, 1984. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday from Newell-Fay
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville.
Burial, Manlius Village Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius.
Contributions: The Alzheimer's Association, CNY Chapter, 441 Kirkpatrick St.,
Syracuse, NY 13204 or Sun Health Hospice, 12740 North Plaza Del Rio Blvd.,
Teoria, AZ 85381. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Kukys, Richard B.   
August 30, 2004 Richard B. Kukys, 58 passed away Monday at Crouse Hospital. He
was co-owner of We Can Do It, a graduate of ESM in 1964 after moving from
Tully in 1962. Dick worked for 30 years as a Bartender at many bars around
Syracuse and was aloving father to Shaun. Survived by his son, Shaun Kukys;
longtime companion, Pam Stuper; brother and sister-in-law, Vincent and Marie
Kukys; aunt, Mary Cieslewicz and several cousins. Funeral services are Friday
at 9:30 a.m. at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in
Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial is in White Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours
are Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111 James St.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to a charity of choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

LaSurdo, Anthony L.   
September 1, 2004 Anthony L. LaSurdo, 93, formerly of 219 Sedgwick Street,
Syracuse, died Wednesday at Birchwood Health Care Center in Liverpool. He was
a native and life-resident of Syracuse. Anthony retired, after many years as a
self-employed con-tractor specializing in tile work and kitchen renovations.
He was a communicant of St. Vincent DePaul Church. His wife, Marjorie,
predeceased him in 1998. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Ann Knopp of
Torrance, CA; his grandson, Duane Knopp; three great-grandchildren; his
sister, Isabel Losurdo of Liverpool and his brother, Lawrence Losurdo of
Boston, MA. Calling hours will be Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home,
1604 Grant Blvd. Syracuse. Services will be Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at the
funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent DePaul Church. Entombment will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Contributions: Operation Smile, 6435
Tide Water Dr., Norfolk, VA 23509-9933. Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned
with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Martin, Muriel Louise Gaffney   
August 19, 2004 Muriel Louise Gaffney Martin passed away peacefully on August
19, 2004 at her home in Holly Hill, Florida. Muriel, born in Williamsport, PA
in 1937 was formerly a resident of Chittenango, NY. She graduated from
Williamsport High School in 1957 and received her Nursing Degree from
Jefferson Community College. She retired from Hutchings Psychiatric Hospital.
While Muriel was raising her five daughters in Carthage, NY, she was active in
the Community Church, PTA and the Girl Scouts. She was active for 32 years in
scouting and taught swimming at Camp Trefoil in Harrisville, NY. She was also
an avid Syracuse Orangemen fan. Former wife of Ellis R. Martin, Jr., of Afton,
NY, she is survived by her daughters and their families. Kim Antonelli (Lee
Button) and her children; Leah Turner (Keith) Jordan and Lee III and grandson,
Brandon; Michelle Koester (Mark) and her children, Josh (Rosa), Eric, Jake and
Kalle and her granddaughter, Julia; Amber Demarest (Dan); Erin Nohle and her
children, Rachel and Christopher. Muriel was predeceased by her daughter,
Leslie who died in 1997. Muriel was loved and will be missed by all. Please
join a celebration of her life at the Chittenango Methodist Church on
Saturday, September 4 at 2 p.m. with a gathering to follow at Michelle
Koester's house on Perryville Road in Chittenango. In lieu of flowers, please
send contributions to the Thousand Island Girl Scout Council. In addition,
Judy Beberwyk, a close friend of Muriel's, will be accepting prayer requests
for the Congregation of Marlans of the Immaculate Conception.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Rapp, George E.   
August 31, 2004 George Rapp, 85, of Liverpool, died on Tuesday at home. He was
born in Syracuse and graduated from North High School and Powelson Business
School. He was employed for many years at Smith Corona Typewriter Co. and
retiredfrom Gaylord Brothers receiving department in 1984. George is a
lifetime active member of Friedens United Church of Christ, the Men's
Fellowship, served on the Church Board, various committees and sang in the
choir until his health failed. He was a Mason with the Liverpool/Syracuse #501
Lodge for over 60 years, a member of Central City Bodies A.A.S.R. and the
Salina Town Hall Seniors. He is predeceased by his parents, George E. and
Edith Rapp, and sister, Jane MacDonald Woodard. Survived by his wife of 56
years, Ruth (Berger) Rapp; daughter, Marilyn (John) Paul of Oneida; grandson,
David (Bonnie) Grant from Oriskany Falls; three step-great-grandchildren,
Paul, Chris and Lorraine; many nieces, nephews, great & great-great-nieces and
nephews, affectionately called "the young uncle", several cousins and
sister-in-law, D. Henrietta Wackenhut of Auburn; and his church family and
friends. Funeral services are Friday 2 p.m. at the Frasier-Shepardson Funeral
Home with a visiting hour from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the services. Interment
will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Contributions, in lieu of flowers may be made
to Hospice of CNY or Visiting Nurses Association of CNY. "Peace be with you."
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Roberts, Betty Jean   
August 30, 2004 Betty Jean Roberts, 56, of 409 Temple St, departed this life
Monday at University Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother,
Mildred Hargrett; five sons, William Presley, Elrico Ivey, Sr., Andre Davis,
Quantrell Young and De-shone Hines all of Syracuse; five sisters, Johnnie
Primes of Atlanta, GA, Sarah Roberts, Deborah Sanders, Joann and Cyria
Hargrett all of Syracuse; one brother, Henry Hargrett of Syracuse; 14
grandchildren. Calling hours will be Friday 11 to 1 p.m. at Tucker Missionary
Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave. with funeral services following at 1 p.m.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Rustay, Flora (Neare)   
August 27, 2004 Flora (Neare) Rustay, 65, of Solvay, passed away Friday at
Community General Hospital. Born in Pittston, PA, she lived in Solvay most of
her life. Survivors: two sons, David Rustay, of Eastwood and Gary Rustay, of
Solvay; two sisters, Maria Norlasco, of Ohio and Angie Garnett, of PA; three
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services and burial were private.
BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay has charge of arrangements.
pu,bagozziZDIGNIBagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay"Service
Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Sparck, Carlton "Carl"   
August 31, 2004 Carlton "Carl" Sparck, 65, of Colonie, died Tuesday, August
31, 2004, at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, after a
long illness. The husband of Amelia "Molly" Siiss Sparck, he was born in
Yorktown, TX, son of the late W.J. and Caroline Thieme Sparck. A resident of
the Albany area since 1983, Carl also had resided in Liverpool and North
Syracuse for several years. He served in the US Air Force in the early 1960s
and was stationed in Japan, St. Albans, VT, and Hancock Air Force Base in
Syracuse. Mr. Sparck was a phone representative with the NYS Department of
Taxation and Finance for 15 years, retiring in 2000. He previously was
employed by Kemper Insurance in Syracuse and Albany. Carl was an Elder of the
Colonie Alliance Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Albany. He
was a former scout master of BSA Troop 92, in North Syracuse, for ten years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Linda "Lin" Sparck of
Syracuse and Patricia Sparck Fragola of Providence, RI; and two brothers,
Darwin (Rosie) Sparck of Yorktown, TX, and Vernon (Jeanette) Sparck of
Weetsatche, TX. Funeral service Friday in Albany. Interment in Liverpool
Cemetery, Liverpool, NY. Contributions in Carl's memory may be made to the
Colonie Alliance Church, 32 Lapham Drive, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence page @
www.bowenfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Strong Sr., David "Doug"   
August 31, 2004 David "Doug" Strong, Sr., 62, of Leland's Pond, Bouckville.
Survivors: include his wife, Michelle; eight children; and 10 brothers and
sisters. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Knoxboro Community Church. There are no
calling hours. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home of Madison. Donations:
Knoxboro Community Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Tancredi, Dan   
August 31, 2004 Dan Tancredi, 84, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away
at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Tancredi was born May 2, 1920 in
Amsterdam, New York, son of the late Luigi Tancredi and Felicia Martuscella
Tancredi. He had been a resident of the Palm Beaches since 1977 coming from
Syracuse, New York. Mr. Tancredi was an employee with General Motors Syracuse
plant retiring in 1977. During WWII he served his country with the US Army. He
was a communicant of St. Clare Catholic Church, North Palm Beach and was
preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Mae Rhodes Tancredi in July 1996 and his
grandson, Kevin Namisniak in January 1985. Survivors: His daughter, Sally A.
Namisniak of Jupiter, FL; his granddaughter, Kelly Leon and her husband, Frank
of Jupiter, FL.; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Lily; sister, Angela
Tancredi of Syracuse, NY; two nephews, Louis (Jeanette) Michael (Bonnie);
great-nieces, Christine, Gracelyn, Mary and Michelle; his brother, Sam
Tancredi preceded Mr. Tancredi in death. Funeral services Saturday 8:30 a.m.
at FARONE & SON and 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Church. Burial in Assumption
Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions:
may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach
FL 33407 in Mr. Tancredi memory.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.

Wemple, Henry W.   
July 8, 2004 Graveside Service for Henry W. Wemple, 93, who died Thursday,
July 8, 2004 will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. in Maple Avenue Cemetery,
Fultonville. www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/2/2004.