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Alvarez, Felix Garcia   
September 5, 2004 Felix Garcia Alvarez, 65, of Syracuse. Born in Maunabo,
Puerto Rico, all who knew him found in him a deep joy of love. Surviving are
his wife, Juana Alvarez; children, Margarita, Nelson, Nulinda, Nancy, Roberto,
Jose and Federico. Graveside Ser-vices: 10 a.m. Thursday, Greenlawn Memorial
Park in Warners. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Greenleaf Funeral
Home, Inc., 503 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Chamberlain, Wordon A.   
September 4, 2004 Wordon A. Chamberlain, 74, of Weedsport, NY, died Saturday,
September 4, 2004, at Oswego Hospital following an extended illness. Mr.
Chamberlain was employed with Niagara Mohawk for 40 years in its electrical
engineering department. He also was a veteran of 40 years with the US Air
Force, serving during the Korean War and with the 174 Air National Guard
Reserves. Surviving Mr. Chamberlain are his wife, Sonya Reust Chamberlain of
Weedsport; his children, Marilyn (Rob) Van Ness of West Minster, MD; Wordon D.
Chamberlain of Canton, NY; Laurie (Scott) Elliot of Baldwinsville; Heather
McKee of Brandywind, MD; Tammi Weller with Fred Russell, Brian (Patti) Weller,
all of Baldwinsville; and Brenda Suslik of Weedsport. Also surviving are his
16 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Chamberlain will take place at 11
a.m. on Thursday at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport.
Friends are invited to visit with his family from 4 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at
the funeral home. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may send them
to the Weedsport Ambulance Fund, 8892 South St., Weedsport, NY 13166.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Chandler, Nathaniel D.
September 4, 2004 Nathaniel D. Chandler, 16, of West Rd. formerly of Oriskany
Falls, died Saturday, September 4, 2004, as a result of an accident in the
town of Augusta. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2004, at
4 p.m. from the First Baptist Church, Hamilton. Interment will be held at the
convenience of the family. Friends are invited and may call Thursday from 2 to
4 p.m., prior to the service at the church. The family has requested no floral
offerings. Contributions Amy be made in Nathaniel's memory to the New Life
Christian School, 1528 River Rd., Hamilton, NY 13346. Arrangements are
entrusted to the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Custer, Wanda M.   
September 5, 2004 Wanda M. Custer, 73, of Tully, passed away Sunday. Surviving
are her husband, Guy; three daughters, Dawn Custer, Toni Sheppard, Tammy
Ordway; two sons, Michael and Martin; one brother, Phillip Baker; four
sisters, Leone Van Hoover, Barbara Blake, Eunice Baker, Martha Brown; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services will be at a later date.
Contributions to Tully Ambulance Corp. Arrangements by Hartwell Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Ennis, Donald R.   
September 5, 2004 Donald R. Ennis, 76, of Geddes, died Sunday at his home
after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the town of Geddes, Don was a
communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Parish and a member of the Geddes Seniors,
the Geddes Vets and VFWPost 2893, as well as the Elks BPOE Camillus 2367. Don
was a Navy veteran of WWII. He worked for Syracuse Liquor then Service Liquor,
before retiring in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Sally Kerlin Ennis;
children: Nancy (Wayne) Baker of Abilene, TX; Donald Ennis Jr., John Ennis,
James (Patricia) Ennis, Thom (Lisa) Ennis, Timothy (Andrea) Ennis;
grandchildren: Jill (Kevin) Davis, Jeremy and Jeffrey Ennis, Eric and Corey
Ennis, Danielle Wixson, Stephanie (Michael) Burnett, Joanna and Carolyn Daly;
his siter, Madeline Buttrick; and his brother, Ralph Ennis. Services will be
Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial will be in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours: Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Edward
J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 1628 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse. In lieu of
flowers, please make contributions to St. Charles Borromeo Church or Hospice
of CNY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Fifield, Robert P.   
September 4, 2004 Robert P. Fifield, 69, died Saturday after a long illness. A
lifelong Syracuse resident, Robert retired from Niagara Mohawk in 1994 after
38 years. Having graduated from Valley High School, he attended Syracuse
University and served in the U.S. Army as a Chinese linguist. As an avid jazz
fan, he enjoyed the local music and served on the board of the Jazz
Appreciation Society of Syracuse. Robert is survived by his wife, Susan: two
daughters, Michelle (Michael) Bush of Syracuse and Lori (Craig) Hoffman of New
York City; four grandchildren: Joshua, Cassandra, Ciara and Matthew; one
brother, John (Jack) Fifield of Syracuse; two sisters, Shirley Fifield Smith
of Liverpool and Cynthia Fifield of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. His
brother Stephen Kent Fifield preceded him in death. Funeral service will be
held at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, 4504 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, on
Tuesday, September 7, at 2 p.m. Calling hours will be noon to 2 p.m. at the
funeral home, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family
respectfully requests donations be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North
St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Gerwitz, Richard L.   
September 5, 2004 Richard L. Gerwitz, 84, of North Syracuse, died Sunday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of West Valley, NY, he graduated from West
Valley High School and Cornell University. He was an Army veteran of WW II and
was a member andpast first vice commander of American Legion Post 1297. Mr.
Gerwitz retired as a Community Service Officer in 1990 from the Syracuse City
Police Department and was past owner of the Dairy Queen on West Seneca
Turnpike for 15 years. He was an active member of Liverpool Rod and Gun Club,
Syracuse Pistol Club, National Rifle Association, L.A.C.E. Dance Club and was
a skilled woodworker, carpenter and photographer. He was predeceased by his
first wife, Josephine, in 1980 and by two brothers, Cyril and Roger. Surviving
are his wife of 18 years, the former Margaret Ferstler Porter; three
daughters: Carol Walters of Cleveland, Ohio; Martha (Edward) Sichta of
Erieville; and Susan (Robert) Hutchinson of Central Square; five stepchildren:
Bonnie (Warren) McSpadden of Warners, Maria (Michael) Muldoon of Poughkeepsie,
Karen (Rex Olson) Porter of Wellsville, Lisa (Daniel) Dennis of North Syracuse
and James (Lynn) Porter of Jordan. Also surviving are seven siblings: Gertrude
Borer of Syracuse, Howard Gerwitz of Florida, Charles Gerwitz of West Valley,
Jane Dunkleman of Ellicottville, Gerald Gerwitz of Virgina, Sr. Mary Jane
Gerwitz of Williamsville and John Gerwitz of Hamburg; five grandchildren: Lisa
Emmons, Jessica Stearns, Jennifer and Michael Walters, and Emily Sichta; and
three great-grandchildren: Alex and Daniel Emmons, and Lillian Stearns; 12
stepgrandchildren: Craig, Thomas, Margaret, Luke, Daniel, Richard and
Elizabeth Dennis, Kristen, Julie, and Tyler Muldoon and Alexa and Arek Olson.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home, with
burial following with military honors in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling
hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 215 South Main
Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital
Oncology Foundation, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, NY 13203.
FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Keenan, Dorothy A.   
September 5, 2004 Dorothy A. Keenan, 83, of Westvale, died Sunday at Van Duyn
following a long illness. Dorothy was a life resident of the Syracuse area.
She was a communicant of St. Ann's Church. Dorothy was the secretary to the
deputy commissioner of the Onondaga County Health Department for 26 years. She
retired in 1980. She is survived by her brother Edwin Keenan of Westvale and
by several cousins. A funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in
St. Ann's Church. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. There will be no
calling hours. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 220 Herald Place,
Syracuse, NY 13202. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

MacKinder, Morris T.   
September 5, 2004 Morris T. MacKinder, 84, of Warners, died Sunday at VA
Medical Center. Born in Syracuse, he served in the U.S. Marines during W.W.
II, where he was stationed on the Guatemala Canal. He worked as a painter for
many years. He is survived by three daughters, Patricia K. Falcone of Warners,
Cynthia Jean McCrone of Syracuse and Peg Bedoar of Warners; five sons, Michael
and David of Little Rock, AK, Scott and James of Jacks Reef and William of
Bridgeport; a sister, Mickey Lewis of Liverpool; numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Services are private. Military burial in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Contributions to VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service, 800 Irving
Ave., Syracuse, 13210. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH &
SONS, INC. 10 Genesee St., Camillus
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Neumann, Robert F.   
September 5, 2004 Robert F. Neumann, 83, passed away peacefully at Crouse
Hospital on September 5, 2004. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was born on
June 28, 1921. Robert retired from Carrier in 1982 after 37 years as an
inspection foreman. He servedduring World War II in the 793rd Military Police
in Europe. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 191 and
The American Legion post 41. He enjoyed calling bingo for many years for the
Knights as well as Assumption Church. Robert also coached baseball, enjoyed
fishing, golf and History. His greatest love was for his wife, family,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with this he enjoyed making
people smile. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Luvern (Salisbury)
Neumann; two daughters, Anne (Neumann) Slack of Maryland and Janet (Neumann)
Wilbur, of Ohio; a son, Steven Neumann of Syracuse; six grandchildren, Todd,
Jason, Greg, Alicia, Ryan and David; two great-grandchildren, Sydney and
Olivia; a brother, Frank of Syracuse and several nieces and nephews. Services
will be Thursday 10 a.m. at the funeral home and 10:30 Assumption Church.
Entombment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will be 4 to
7 p.m. on Wednesday at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd. In lieu of
flowers, please send donations to the Syracuse Children's Hospital. Carter
Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

O'Herin, Timothy W.   
September 5, 2004 Timothy W. O'Herin, 54, of East Syracuse, died Sunday,
September 5, 2004, at Francis House after a valiant battle against cancer. He
was an avid motorcyclist and loved to travel. He was a member of the Valley
Desperados. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Anne O'Herin. Tim
is survived by his sister, Sally O'Herin of Minoa, and many great friends.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at Forani & Cline Funeral Home, 206
Kinne St., East Syracuse, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Minoa. Calling
hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today, September 7, at the funeral home. Contributions may
be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Post, Robert G.   
September 3, 2004 Robert G. Post, 83, of Hamilton Road, Jordan, died Friday at
his summer home on the Independence River in Glenfield, NY. Born in Lyons
Falls, NY, he graduated from Lyons Falls High School in 1937. Mr. Post
graduated from Oswego StateUniversity, where he also earned a master's degree.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. He retired in 1969 from
Jordan-Elbridge High School, where he was an industrial arts teacher for 35
years. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, the former Hazel VanHorn; two
daughters, Suzanne (Patrick) Flynn of Black River, NY, and Marcese (Mark)
O'Grady of Onondaga Hill; a son, James (Suzanne) Post of Saratoga, NY; six
grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's Church, Jordan.
Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours: 4 to 7
p.m. Tuesday at the Bush Funeral Home, 15 N. Main Street, Jordan.
Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Susan Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Jordan 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Pyzynski, Martha A.   
September 3, 2004 Martha A. Pyzynski, 82, of Lakeland, passed away Friday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. Martha was a graduate of CCBI and was a bookkeeper,
formerly employed at Armour Meat Co. Martha was predeceased by her husband
Leonard J. Pyzynski in 1994. Survived by her children, Kathleen, Leonard and
Norman Pyzynski, all of Lakeland; and several nieces and nephews. Services:
Wednesday 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel. Burial: Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.


Romagnoli, John A.   
September 6, 2004 John A. Romagnoli, 75, of 2001 Preston Road, Cazenovia, died
Monday morning, September 6, 2004, at his residence, following an illness of a
few months. Born in Canastota, on December 27, 1928, he was the son of Augusto
and Ami-lia Santini Romagnoli. A resident of Cazenovia for the past 15 years,
having spent most of his life in Canastota, Mr. Romagnoli was a graduate of
Canastota High School, attended Villanova University and graduated from St.
Bonaventure University, where he played football at Villanova and St.
Bonaventure. He married Lucy Maula in St. Agatha's Church on September 12,
1953. Prior to his retirement in 1992, Mr. Romagnoli co-founded and was a
principal in A&R Construction Company, Mid-Atlantic Construction Company,
Canastota Constructors, Inc. and Community Builders and was instrumental in
the formation of Abscope Environmental, Inc., and CCI Companies, Inc. He was a
communicant of St. Agatha's Church, Canastota, and St. James Church,
Cazenovia, a former member of the Canastota Central School Board of Education,
where he served as president, an honorary life member of the Knights of
Columbus, E. Bart Hanifin Council #473, a life member of the Canastota Fire
Department, a member of the former Canastota Junior Chamber of Commerce, where
he received the "Distinguished Citizen Award," and a member of the Canastota
Lions Club. Mr. Romagnoli, following his graduation from St. Bonaventure
University, was recruited by the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers
professional football teams and assisted as a coach with the Canastota Pop
Warner football league. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by the
Canastota Alumni Association. Surviving besides his wife Lucy is one daughter,
Janice Romagnoli of Cazenovia; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Mary
Beth Romagnoli, Jerry and Ellen Romagnoli, and Robert and Susan Romagnoli, all
of Cazenovia; one brother and sister-in-law, Dewey J. and Teresa Romagnoli of
Canastota; 10 grandchildren: Mark, Mary-Kate, Joseph and Elizabeth Romagnoli,
John Thomas and Andrew Romagnoli, and Kristen, Ben, Megan and Ryan Romagnoli;
and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Mario Romagnoli, died in June of
1982. Funeral services will be held 8:45 a.m. Thursday from the Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., 300 South Peterboro Street, Canastota, and 9:30 a.m. from
St. Agatha's Church, where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend
Kevin Corcoran, pastor. Entombment will be made in St. Agatha's Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The family
requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions to John's memory be made to St.
Agatha's Church, 329 North Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY 13032 or John A.
Romagnoli Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home. Envelopes for these
funds may be obtained at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Ryan, Marc A.   
September 4, 2004 Marc A. Ryan, 34, of Syracuse, passed away suddenly on
Saturday at Sixberry Lake. Marc was born in Watertown, NY. Marc was the
superintendent of streets, employed by the City of Syracuse Dept. of Public
Works. Marc was the Elders QuorumPresident of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints. Marc was a Navy veteran of Operation Desert Storm and
served aboard the USS Whipple and USS Harold E. Holt FF-1074. Marc coached
basketball at St. Patrick's School and West End PBA T-Ball. Marc is survived
by his wife of 10 years, Anne Ryan, and their children, Abbygail Leigh Ryan
and John Paul Ryan; mother, Susan Cuckler; stepfather, Robert David Ryan of
Beaver Falls, NY; grandfather, Harold Cole of Star Lake; brother, Bob Ryan of
Syracuse; maternal grandmother, Glennora Galloway of Roanoke, VA; several
aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: Thursday 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 801 East Colvin Street, Syracuse. Calling Hours:
Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 W. Genesee St.,
Syracuse.Burial with military honors will be in Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
Syracuse. Contributions: Ryan Children Fund, c/o AmeriCU, 8007 Oswego Road,
Liverpool, NY 13090.ZDIGNIHOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street
www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Schroeder, Richard A.   
September 6, 2004 Richard A. Schroeder, 61, of County Route 48, Richland, died
Monday at his home. He was born January 9, 1943, in Pulaski, the son of
Richard and Dorothy Spaulsbury Schroeder. He was a life resident of the
Richland, Orwell, Pulaski area. He attended Sandy Creek School. He served in
the U.S. Navy from 1960-62 and married Erma Potter on February 22, 1964. He
was employed by Schoeller Technical Paper for 39 years, retiring in 2003.
Surviving are his wife, Erma R.; one son, Ritchie Schroeder, and one daughter,
Kathleen Watson, both of Richland; his mother, Dorothy Schroeder of Mexico;
two sisters, Beverly Schroeder of Mexico and Mona Norris of Hastings; and 10
grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Richard and one brother,
Robert. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Foster-Hax
Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Seaman, Kristine D.   
September 4, 2004 Kristine D. Seaman, 32, of Como Rd., Sempronius, NY.
Graduate of Watkins Glen High School Class of 1990 and member of the school's
swim team. Received numerous awards for swimming, including school record in
100-meter breast stroke. Employed previously with NYS Parks & Recreation at
Watkins Glen and Fillmore Glen state parks and most recently as a sales clerk
for John's Grocery & Granny's Goodies & Gas in Moravia. Survivors: children,
Alexander and Elizabeth Seaman; their father, Alan Seaman; parents, Thomas and
Carolyn Noble, all of Moravia; sister, Kimberly (Kenneth) Seaman of Watkins
Glen; grandmother, Mary E. Fiske Noble of Newark Valley; and several aunts,
uncles and cousins. Funeral service: 7 p.m. Thursday, September 9, at the Wade
Funeral Home, 22 Church St., Moravia. Visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home. Interment private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions: Four Town First Aid Squad, Box #28, Moravia, NY 13118.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Tilden, Robert W.   
September 5, 2004 Robert W. Tilden, 67, passed away peacefully with family at
his side on Sunday, September 5, 2004, at Van Duyn Nursing Home. Born and
residing on Onondaga Hill his entire life, he worked numerous jobs, including
owning an excavation businesswith his brother Herbert and son Robert. He also
was a crop farmer for many years, supplying local livestock farmers with high
grade feed. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, vacationing in Florida and
spending time with his grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Bradley
Tilden and Helen Luchsinger. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Judith Yates
Tilden; one son, Robert W. (Lea-Ann) of Onondaga Hill; three daughters: Pamula
(Paul) Picciano of Tully; Sandra (Charles) Hansen of Houston, Texas; Amy
(David) Rottger of Skaneateles; two brothers, Herbert (Dorothy) of Onondaga
Hill, John (Betty) of Fabius; 11 grandchildren. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at
Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. Interment: South
Onondaga Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m.
Contributions to Kirkpatrick Center, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY
13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Wagner, Raymond A.   
September 4, 2004 Raymond A. Wagner, 85, of West Monroe, died Saturday at the
VA Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he lived there before moving to West Monroe 35
years ago. Mr. Wagner was a self-employed general contractor for 45 years. He
was a WWII Army veteran. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, the former
Frances Jane Barrus: two daughters, Bonnie Locke of West Monroe and Cheri
Wagner of Rochester; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Watson
Funeral Home Inc., Central Square, has charge of arrangements. Contributions
may be made to the VA Hospital, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Wicks, Elaine M.   
September 5, 2004 Elaine M. Wicks, 51, of 109 North Main St., Canastota, died
Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Utica. Born in Syracuse, Elaine was a
longtime resident of Chittenango, moving to Canastota in 1980. She graduated
from Chittenango High Schoolin 1970 and then received an associate's degree in
accounting from Utica School of Commerce. She was employed as an accountant
for the past three years with G.W. Hatfield CPA in Oneida and was previously
employed for eight years as an executive assistant to Hydra-CO in Solvay.
Elaine was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chittenango. She was
also an avid supporter of the Chittenango Pop Warner football program.
Surviving are her husband of 10 years, Mark D.; two sons, Robert (Kelly)
Stanton and Shaun (Angel Boylan) Stanton, all of Canastota; a daughter,
Barbara (Brian) Buyea of Chittenango; a brother, Timothy (Marian) Horgan of
Florida; her twin sister, Evelyn Palmisanno of Florida; and three
grandchildren: Brett and Brennan Buyea, and Hannah Stanton. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 204 Genesee St.,
Chittenango. Burial wil be in Oakwood Cemetry, Chittenango. Calling hours wil
be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion
Drive, Chittenango. Contributions in Elaine's memory may be made to St. Paul's
Episcoapl Church Memorial Fund. G.F. ZImmer F.H. Chittenango 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Winkelstein, Robert M.   
September 5, 2004 Robert M. Winkelstein, 69, of Camillus died Sunday. A life
resident of Syracuse, he was employed by Longley-Jones Real Estate Co. until
retiring in 2000. Mr Winkelstein was a member of Temple Society of Concord. He
was a graduate of William Nottingham High School, OCC and SUNY Technical
Institute in Utica. Survived by a son Marc (Gail); a daughter Nancy (John)
Keeler; four grandchildren; and a brother David (Virginia). Services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. today, graveside in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grant Blvd.,
Syracuse. Threre are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to Temple
Society of Concord. birnbaum funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Woodcock, Ellen S.   
September 4, 2004 Ellen S. Woodcock, 78, of Hubbardsville, passed away
Saturday, September 4, 2004, at the Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center,
Johnson City. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2004, at 1
p.m. from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, followed
by a private interment in the Brookfield Cemetery. Friends are invited and may
call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be directed toward the family for Ellen's medical
expenses.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.

Zamiarski, Mary J.   
September 5, 2004 Mary Jane Zamiarski, 76, of Camillus, died Sunday at home. A
lifetime resident of Camillus, she graduated from Solvay High School in 1945.
Mary was employed as manager of accounts payable for Dey Bros. for 42 years,
until retiring in1988. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and was a
rosary maker. Surviving are her sister, Wanda Dulian of Camillus; nieces,
Jeanne Walewski and Sharon (Gary) Mastroeni, both of Camillus; nephew, Robert
Dybas of Camillus; and great-niece, Lauren Mastroeni of Camillus. She was
predeceased by her sisters Genevieve (Alexander) Walewski (1976) and Irene
(Walter) Dybas (1986). 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 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery,
Geddes. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh
North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave.,
Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/7/2004.