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Blandford, Douglas E.   
August 31, 2004 Douglas E. "Doug" Blandford, 93, life resident of The Valley,
died Tuesday at the VA Medical Center. He was a mechanic at L.C. Smith and
retired in 1976 after 18 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a
member of VFW Post 2893, Solvay,charter and oldest member of Valley Men's
Club, charter and oldest member of American Legion Valley Post 1468 and a
member of Operating Engineers Local 545. He was an avid bowler, bowling in
various leagues at Valley Sports Center. He was preceded in death by his wife
Alice (Waters) Blandford in 1999. Doug is survived by one daughter and
son-in-law, Jane and Glenn Monnell of Camillus; one son and daughter-in-law,
Richard and Shirley Blandford of Fulton; eight grandchildren. Services:
Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse.
Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m., at
the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street. Please light a candle in memory of
Doug at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Bullard, James S.   
September 2, 2004 Mr. James S. "Big Jim" Bullard, 57, of Syracuse, passed away
on Thursday, September 2, after a long illness. He was born in Lumberton, NC,
to the late Seirs and Pauline Bullard and was a graduate of Lumberton High
School. He moved toSyracuse in 1966 and was a member of Bethany Baptist
Church. He retired from Chrysler, February 29, 2004, after 27 years of
service. He was an avid bowler. He leaves to mourn his loss, his sister, Mary
Harrington and brother-in-law Moses Harrington; a nephew, Emmanuel Harrington;
his companion, Mary Newby, all of Syracuse; aunt and uncles, Everlena McRae
and Jefferson Gerald, both of Rowland, NC; Thomas Gerald of Philadelphia, PA;
and Lloyd Gerald of Baltimore, MD; a host of other relatives and friends.
Services: Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial in Oakwood
Cemetery. Calling hours: Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home,
143 W. Castle Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Clay, Lois S.   
September 2, 2004 Lois S. Clay, 79, of Liverpool, formerly of Marcellus, died
peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2004. At her side were her beloved son
Bill and the Daly and the Pirro families. Lois was a 1943 graduate of North
Syracuse High School. She was an active volunteer with the USO. Lois is
remembered by countless "teens" as the proprietor of The Fountain in
Marcellus. She worked at the Four Queens Casino in Las Vegas. Lois was the
devoted and loving companion of Roger G. Daly, M.D., who died in 2003. Lois is
survived by her son William Clay and his wife Bernice; eight grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren in Plattsburgh, NY. She left behind a brother,
David Stanley of Weedsport, NY, his wife Shirley, their three children and
families. Lois has a huge extended family and many lifelong friends who will
sorely miss her feisty, irrepressible attitude. She will be missed by the many
whose lives she touched from New York state to Las Vegas to St. Augustine,
Florida. The memorial service and burial will be private. Donations may be
made to the USO Council of Watertown, Inc., P.O. Box 454, Fort Drum,
Watertown, NY 13603.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Curtis, Ethel F.   
September 3, 2004 Ethel F. Curtis, 93, formerly of Earlville and
Hubbardsville, died Friday, September 3, 2004, at Harding Nursing Home.
Services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 10 a.m. from the Harding
Nursing Home, Waterville. Arrangements entrusted to the Burgess & Tedesco
Funeral Home, 3 Preston Street, Earlville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

DeLosh, Louis A.   
September 2, 2004 Louis A. DeLosh, 85, of Syracuse passed away on Thursday.
Louis retired from the Onondaga County Library in 1987, where he worked as a
maintenance supervisor; he was also a skilled carpenter who built many houses
in Central NewYork. He was an Army World War II veteran. Louis was predeceased
by his wife Pauline in 2001. He is survived by his special friend, Sylvia
Hewitt; his daughter, Patty Mersfelder; his son, James J. DeLosh, both of
Syracuse; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial: Private at the
convenience of the family in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Carter Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions: American Heart
Association. Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Drew, Esther A.   
August 3, 2004 Esther A. Drew, formerly of DeWitt, passed away peacefully at
Iroquois Nursing home on August 3, 2004. Just shy of her 90th birthday, she
lived a full and happy life among family and friends. Mrs. Drew, as Esther
Anderson, grew up in the Catskills of New York state and worked briefly for
the City Service Oil Co. in New York City before marrying and choosing to be a
homemaker. She was a longtime member of St. David's Episcopal Church in DeWitt
and enjoyed volunteering her time on the National Cathedral Project in
Washington. An avid and excellent bridge player, she also enjoyed crocheting
and traveling (especially with her closest friend and son's godmother, Elsie
McAuliffe). Her constant love and concern for the welfare of others and her
joyous spirit will not soon be forgotten. Esther is predeceased by her husband
Walter, who passed away some years ago. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey
Drew of Syracuse; her beloved grandson, Lt. Brendon Drew, physician U.S. Navy;
and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. David's
Church in DeWitt on September 11 at 10 a.m. for family and friends.
Contributions: St. David's Episcopal Church, Jamar Drive, Fayetteville, NY
13066. Arrangements with Sehl Burns Funeral Service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Goulet, Paul H.   
September 2, 2004 Paul H. Goulet, 60, of Baldwinsville, died Thursday,
September 2, 2004, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, Mr. Goulet was
an aquatics supervisor for Onondaga County for several years. He was an
associate director of safety services for theAmerican Red Cross in Syracuse.
He was a swimming coach and instructor for the Baldwinsville schools. He was a
graduate of Newark school of Fine and Industrial Arts and attended Buffalo
State. He was the founder of the Erie Co. Ambulance Corps. He was a United
States Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Baldwinsville. Surviving: one brother, James A. (Jean) Goulet of
Baldwinsville; two nephews, Eric and Dan Goulet. Services: A Mass of Christian
burial will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Baldwinsville. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling
hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gates Funeral Home,
Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. Contributions: St. Joseph's
Hospital Foundation, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, 973 James Street, Syracuse,
NY 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Hale, Margaret R.   
September 3, 2004 Margaret R. Hale, 88, McConnellsville, died on September 3,
2004. She was born April 28, 1916, in Black River, NY, a daughter of George
and Martha Demarse Reid. On June 11, 1938, she married Leland J. Hale in
Syracuse, NY; he died October 16, 1969. They resided in McConnellsville from
1943 to 2004. Margaret worked for Harden Furniture Factory for 37 years as a
seamstress, retiring in 1989. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Pekola,
Sherrill, NY; a daughter-in-law, Pauline Hale, Williamstown, NY; eight
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-granchildren; and a
brother, Leon Reid, Boynton Beach, FL. She was predeceased by a son, James,
January 22, 2001; son-in-law, Delvin Pekola, 2001; a grandson, John, July 4,
1994; a granddaughter, Vivian Bogdanowicz, 2001; and six siblings: Iva Ackley,
William Reid, Ritoda Shultz, George Reid, Charles Reid and Sadie Harris.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday from St. John's Church, under the
direction of LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Inc., Camden, NY, with interment in
Holy Cross Cemetery, Williamstown, NY. Calling hours will be held Monday from
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 109 Main Street. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Mid-New York,
Inc., 587 Main St., New York Mills, NY 13417.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Henshaw, Rosemary Forbes   
August 17, 2004 Rosemary Forbes Henshaw, 93, of Hamilton, NY. Survivors:
sister; brother; three children; five grandchildren. Her husband Clement
predeceased her in 1991. Memorial service: Hamilton, NY, on October 17.
Donations: Heritage Farm, RD 1, Box 143, Bouckville, NY 13310 or Community
Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, NY 13346.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Krasopoulos, Anna   
September 3, 2004 Anna Krasopoulos, 69, of Syracuse, died Friday. Born in
Yiannitsa, Greece, she came to the United States in 1970. She was a homemaker
and worked for Solvay Bakery. Her husband Athanasios died in 1977 and her
brother Dimitrios diedin 2000 in Athens. Surviving is her son Nikolaos of
Syracuse; daughter Maria Tzikaris of Thessalonica, Greece; two grandchildren,
Anna of Syracuse and Ionnis of Thessalonica; a brother, Yiorgios Hamalidis of
Crete, Greece; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may
call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc., 503 W. Onondaga
Street, Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Latray, Brenda L. (Schell)   
September 4, 2004 Brenda L. Latray (Schell), 41, of Clay, died at home. Born
in Syracuse, she graduated from Nottingham High School. Brenda was a loving
and caring mother. She loved gardening, landscaping and helping other people.
Survivors: her husband of24 years, James LaTray Sr.; one daughter, Elisa; two
sons, James Jr. and Tom, all of Clay; seven sisters: Marion, Mildred, Nancy,
Helen, Pam, Joanne and Patty; two brothers, Raymond and Steven. Services: 10
a.m. Thursday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home. Friends may call Wednesday
from 4 to 7 p.m. or Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home, 4612 South
Salina Street, Syracuse. Contributions: Children's Hospital, c/o Upstate
Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210. Please light a
candle in memory of Brenda at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Mayer, Robert C.   
September 2, 2004 Robert Christopher Mayer, 48, of Syracuse, died suddenly of
a heart attack on Thursday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Corcoran High
School and Contemporary Beauty School. He attended OCC and worked for
Hutchings Psychiatric Centerin the gym/pool department. He was preceded in
death by his father, Robert F. Mayer, in 2002. Survivors: his mother, Joan
Mayer; sister, Martha Collier; brother, Daniel; two nieces; and one nephew,
all of Syracuse. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted
to Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Musenga, Nicholas A.   
September 3, 2004 Nicholas A. Musenga, 71, of Morrisville, passed away on
Friday. Born in Italy, he lived in Cortland, Syracuse and, the last 13 years,
in Morrisville. He was a veteran paratrooper of the U.S. Army during the
Korean War. Survivors: his daughter,Robin Musenga of Syracuse; five
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Rose Musenga of Syracuse;
several nieces. No services will be held. Contributions: Veterans' Hospital.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Perez, Luis A.   
August 27, 2004 Luis Perez, 19, of Theresa, died in active duty in Fallujah,
Iraq. Survivors: wife, Molly; father and stepmother, Jose and Sharon Perez;
mother, Marie Miranda; brother and sisters; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services: Mon., Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. at TLC Funeral Home, Watertown. Calling
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Pierce, Norma Jean   
September 2, 2004 Norma Jean Pierce, 73, of Fulton, died at University
Hospital, Syracuse, after a long illness, shortly after her 50th wedding
anniversary. Born in Fulton, she was a life resident. Mrs. Pierce was co-owner
of Pierce Automotive Service in Fulton. She retired in 1994 from Niagara
Mohawk and had previously worked at the Oswego County Telephone Company, both
in Fulton. Surviving: her husband, Robert F. Pierce of Fulton; two sisters,
Carol A. (David) Burnett of Freeville and Yvonne A. (Lee) Pringle of Oswego; a
brother, Harold W. (Muriel) Aesch of DeBary, Florida; a sister-in-law, Lila M.
Aesch of Fulton; several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours.
Services will be private. Burial at Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Contributions
may be made to American Heart Association, Oswego County Memorial Program,
P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or to Humane Association of CNY, 4915 West
Taft Road, Liverpool, NY 13088. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Reeves, Ronald W.   
September 3, 2004 Ronald W. Reeves, 65, died Friday at his home. A life
resident of the Syracuse area, he was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church.
Mr. Reeves was employed as a supervisor for Accurate Dye Casting and owned and
operated Reeves Custom Interi-ors. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the
former Nancy J. Legault; two daughters, Sandra L. (Al) Ceremeli of Cicero and
Wendy R. (Joseph) Pollichemi of Liverpool; grandchildren: Joseph Pollichemi,
Patrick House, and Alyson and Joseph Ceremeli. Funeral services will be held
on Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. in St.
Margaret's Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Contributions may be made to either St. Margaret's Church, 203 Roxboro Road,
Mattydale, NY 13211 or Hospice of CNY, 900 7th 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 9/5/2004.

Renna, Joseph D.   
August 14, 2004 Joseph D. Renna, 83, of Dewitt, passed away August 14 at his
home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Survivors: two daughters, Linda Pindle of
Bridgeport and Janet Scrobis of Fort Lauderdale; two sons, John Renna of
Albuquerque and Joseph Renna of Fort Lauderdale; one brother, Anthony Renna of
Buffalo; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Contributions: Paralyzed
Veterans Association
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Sherman, Trinity Kay   
September 1, 2004 Trinity Kay Sherman, two-month-old infant daughter of Eric
Sherman and Tonya Brown of Moravia, died at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Services
will be at 2 p.m. today at graveside in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Simmons, William E.   
September 2, 2004 William E. Simmons, 68, of Syracuse, died Thursday at the VA
Medical Center. Surviving are his sister, Arlene Cudworth, and his brother,
Edward. Services: Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, 4504 West
Seneca Turnpike. Friends may call Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.
Smith, RoseMarie   
August 27, 2004 RoseMarie Smith passed away in Phoenix, AZ. Predeceased by son
Douglas Stuart Smith and three brothers. Survivors: husband Charles; daughter
Sandra; granddaughters, Tara and Kimberly; sister, Ruby Darrow. Memorial
services will be announced at a later date. Donations: National Alzheimer's
Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Spencer, Urban W.   
September 4, 2004 Urban W. Spencer, 96, formerly of Liverpool, died Saturday.
Born in Syracuse, Mr. Spencer retired in 1960 from the A&P Tea Company. He was
an Army veteran of World War II. He is predeceased by his wife Gertrude, who
died in 1995, and a daughter, Barbara Schwab. He is survived by a sister, Mary
Piston, and a brother, Robert Spencer, both of Rochester; three grandsons:
Edward Schwab of Webster; Eric and Brian Schwab of Rochester. A funeral
service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Maurer Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. There will be calling hours
before the service, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 300
Second Street, Liverpool.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Switzer, Dorothy "Birdie"   
(Coon) Switzer September 3, 2004 Dorothy "Birdie" (Coon) Switzer, 77, formerly
of Whitmore Rd., Pitcher Hill, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital
after a very brief illness. A native of Syracuse, Birdie resided most of her
life in North Syracuse, including the past two yearsin Queen Mary Apartments.
She retired in 1980 after 25 years as a nurse for the Syracuse State School
EFCU, where she cared for the mentally challenged. She was a communicant of
St. Margaret's Church and an avid supporter of the Humane Assoc. of CNY. She
was the daughter of the late Frank and Mable Coon. Surviving are a brother
John Coon of Syracuse and many friends and neighbors, including David and
Susan Montminy of North Syracuse. Services will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale, and 1 p.m. in St.
Margaret's Church. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Contributions may be
made to the Humane Assoc. of CNY, 4915 W. Taft Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088.ZKRUEG
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Tanner, Nancy J.   
September 3, 2004 Nancy J. Tanner, 70, of Syracuse, died Friday at Iroquois
Nursing Home. Born in Waterville, NY, she graduated from Flower 5th Avenue
School of Nursing in NYC and retired from Hutchings Psychiatric Center.
Survivors: her husband of 49 years, Frederick J. Tanner of Syracuse, and her
daughter, Brendan Tanner of Liverpool. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home. Burial: Onondaga Co. Veterans Memorial
Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612
S. Salina St., Syracuse. Contributions: SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Mattydale,
NY 13211. Please light a candle in memory of Nancy at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Tessier, June Louise   
September 4, 2004 June Louise Tessier, 84, of Manlius, passed away Saturday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she attended the School of
Environmental Science and Forestry. She was employed at Wellwood Middle School
for over 25 years. She was amember of Oran Church, the Workers Class at the
church and the Monday Evening Club. Survivors: a daughter, Nancy Sylvester of
Indiana; two sons, Michael (Michele) Tessier of Nedrow and Matthew (Stacy)
Tessier of Cazenovia; a brother, George (Mary) Bishop of Rochester; 10
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband,
Howard Tessier, on March 24, 1990. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oran
Church. Burial: Oran Cemetery. Calling hours: Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Newell-Fay Funeral Home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rte. 92), Manlius. Contributions:
Oran Church, 4257 Oran-Delphi Rd., Manlius, New York 13104. NEWELL-FAY Manlius
682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Tischler, Sidney E.   
September 3, 2004 Sidney E. Tischler, 90, of Fayetteville, died at Van Duyn
Nursing Home. Mr. Tischler was born in Pompey. He was the plant chief of the
USAF Aeronautical Chart and Information Center of St. Louis, MO, until
retiring in 1970. Sidney was a veteran of the Army Air Corps and remained on
reserve through May of 1952. He was a 1936 graduate of Syracuse University. He
was predeceased by his son Paul in 1994. Survived by his wife Mary; stepson
Donald Cummings; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services
will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, graveside in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery,
Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse. There are no calling hours. Contributions:
Alzheimer's Association. birnbaum funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Trenca, Peter T.   
September 3, 2004 Peter T. Trenca, 81, a resident of 187 East Albany St.,
Oswego, died September 3, 2004. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late
John and Anna (Reitz) Trenca. He was in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in
World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre, Manila and Australia. He was a
machinist for Alcan for over 20 years, retiring in 1986. Pete was a familiar
face and a welcoming smile to Oswego Speedway racing fans as a program seller
for 52 years, retiring in 2002. He was an honorary member of the Knights of
Columbus. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, the former Lorraine Loughrey,
whom he married on July 10, 1948; one daughter, Becky O'Kane of Oswego; two
sons, Larry Trenca of Oswego and Michael (Maureen) Trenca of Liverpool; one
brother, Joseph A. (Mary Anne) Trenca of Oswego; three sisters: Jane Tynan of
Oswego, Anna (Samuel) Battista of Oswego and Margaret (William) Russell of N.
Chili; six grandchildren: Jennifer and Scott Trenca, Sean and Terry O'Kane,
and Nina and Sophia Trenca. He was predeceased by sisters Mary Ann Fitzgibbons
and Rose St. Onge and brother John Trenca. Funeral services will be held at 9
a.m. from St. Joseph's Church. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday at Nelson Funeral Home. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.

Weaver, Shirley M.   
September 3, 2004 Shirley M. Weaver, 81, of Co. Rt. 32, Hastings, died Friday,
Sept. 3, 2004, at her daughter's home in Hastings. Born in Albion, Onondaga
County, she had lived in North Syracuse before moving to Hastings over 37
years ago. Before retiring, she was a schoolbus driver for the Central Square
School District for 10 years. Her husband, Henry Weaver Sr., predeceased her
in 1997. Surviving are three daughters: Shirley Evans, Georgia Fountain and
Cynthia Clark; five sons: Henry Jr., Rick, William, Charles and Scott Weaver;
two sisters; a brother; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are private, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mallory.
There are no calling hours. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Inc., Central
Square.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/5/2004.