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Allen, Gregory   
September 10, 2004 Gregory Edward Joseph Allen, 44, of 413 E. Irving Street,
East Syracuse, died suddenly Friday. A native of Syracuse, he graduated from
Fayetteville-Manlius High School and magna cum laude from Onondaga Community
College. He was a mediaconsultant and owner of Allen Media Services. An
accomplished musician, he performed over 30 years in the Central New York area
as a vocalist and lead guitarist, with bands including Vinnie and the Shooters
and Double Down. He was an avid and passionate fisherman. His brother Kevin
Allen died in 2003. Survivors: his wife of 22 years, the former Sharon
Zinkiewicz; a daughter, Cassandra E. Allen of East Syracuse; a son, Gregory
Nicholas Allen of East Syracuse; two brothers, John Allen of Darien, CT and
Dennis Allen of Clifton Park; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services: 10
a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial, Immaculate
Conception Cemetery. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp
Funeral Home, 7191 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP
Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 9/12/2004 - 9/13/2004.

Bumpus Sr., David James   
September 12, 2004 David James Bumpus Sr., 58, of 2559 Seneca Turnpike,
Canastota, died Sunday at his home from cancer surrounded by his loving
family: Marge; sons David Jr. (Tammy), Jason; daughter Robin (Mike) Penoyer.
David was born in the town of Sullivan and was a longtime resident of the
Chittenango and Canastota areas. He also previously resided in Munnsville for
20 years. Prior to his illness, he was employed as a tool and die maker at
Oneida Limited for 37 years. David was a member of Fyler Community Church. He
was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the USS America. He is also survived by
four brothers: Edward (Ruby), Harold (Pearl), Charles (Mary) and Walter; three
sisters: Laura (Fred) Sherman, who spent every day with David; Pat (Dennis)
Delaney; and Fran (Jay) Meachan; four grandchildren: Cheyenne and Dakota
Bumpus and Jordan and Cole Penoyer. He is also survived by the mother of his
children, Susan Reed Bumpus. He was predeceased by his mother and father,
Virginia and Harold Bumpus, and two sisters, Nora and Peggy. David's good
friends, George Bumpus, Dave Taylor, Bob L'Hullier, Fred Olson, John Houle and
Don Whipple were there for him. Pastor Bill Wilcox and the Fyler Church Family
were a special strength for David during this gallant fight with cancer.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home,
Chittenango. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours
will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive. A reception
will be held at Fyler Community Church Parish Center following the graveside
service. Contributions in David's memory may be made to Fyler Community
Church, 1227 Fyler Rd., Kirkville, NY 13082. G.F. Zimmer F.H. Chittenango
687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Carter, Mary Jane   
September 10, 2004 Mary Jane Carter, 72, of Collamer, died Friday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. A life resident of Syracuse, Mrs. Carter retired in 1991
from General Electric Company after 10 years of service. She was a member of
Collamer United Church. Surviving areher husband of 54 years, John D.; four
daughters: Joyce A. Rougeau of Syracuse, Connie S. Bush of Clay and Wendy S.
Fenton and Renee M. Morse of Liverpool; two sons, Mark D. of Baldwinsville and
John F. of Liverpool; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services
will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Welter-Price Funeral Home. Burial: Collamer
Cemetery. Calling hours are today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 2649
James Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

DeLucia, Anthony J.   
September 10, 2004 Anthony J. DeLucia, 83, of Solvay, passed away Friday at
home. He was a life resident of Solvay. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II
and a past member of the Solvay-Geddes Veterans. He was a field engineer for
several years at Stearns andWheeler, retiring in 1984. Anthony was a member of
the Solvay Tigers A.C., the Tyrol Club of Solvay, member and past president of
the Hilltop Club, founder and past president of the former 23 Club and a
lifelong communicant of St. Cecilia's Church. He was predeceased by his wife
Emily in 2001 and a brother, James M., in 1944. Survivors: two daughters,
Donna DeLucia of MA and Judy (Kevin) Smith of Syracuse; one son, James (Lee)
DeLucia of Mesa, AZ; four grandchildren: James and Michael DeLucia, Courtney
and Ryan Smith; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Haley DeLucia; one sister,
Annette Palladino of Geddes; one brother, Robert DeLucia of Lakeland; two
stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be
conducted at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in
St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral mass will be celebrated. Entombment will
be in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours are today from 4 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to Caring for Kids, c/o Haley's Open, 5820 West Greenway, Suite 124,
Glendale, AZ 85306.ZDIGNIBagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave.,
Solvay"Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Dillon, Lawrence F.   
September 12, 2004 Lawrence F. Dillon, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at
Crouse Hospital. A life resident of Syracuse, he was an Army veteran of WW II,
serving in the European Theater with the 755 Shop Battalion. Mr. Dillon
retired in 1980 after 38 years with Car-rier Corporation and in 1991 after
nine years with the Auto Club of Syracuse. He was a communicant of Our Lady of
Lourdes Church. His wife of 45 years, Margaret, passed away in 1992. He is
survived by five daughters: Barbara and Marie Dillon of Syracuse, Kathleen
(Thomas) Powers of Auburn, Margaret (Kenneth) Hart of Lafayette and Elizabeth
(Timothy) Munson of McLean; three sons: Paul (Diane) Dillon of Syracuse,
Patrick (Mary) Dillon of Theresa and Lawrence M. Dillon of Albany; 11
grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services: Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.
at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tnpk., and at 10 a.m. in
Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home on Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Doroff, Shirley Frank   
September 11, 2004 Shirley Frank Doroff died Saturday at University Hospital.
A native of Syracuse, she was a 1943 magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse
University and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. She was a
volunteer at Crouse Hospital and the Everson Museum. Before her marriage in
1947, Mrs. Doroff was a caseworker with the American Red Cross and previously
was employed by the Post-Standard in various capacities. She left Syracuse in
1959 with her husband and family for residence in Pittsburgh and later in
Philadelphia, where she was active in the orchestras and art museums of both
cities. She returned to Central New York in 1987 and lived in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Doroff was a member of Temple Society of Concord, Cavalry Club and a
former member of Lafayette Country Club. Earlier she had been active in the
National Council of Jewish Women, the American Jewish Committee and the
Syracuse Day Care Center. Survived by her husband Benjamin; sons Frank
(Stephanie) of Harrison, NY, and Stephen (Elaine) of Wenham, MA; sisters,
Arlene (Myron) Liberman and Roberta Katzman; and grandchildren Sarah, Robin,
Daniel and Sydney. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Temple
Society of Concord. Calling hour: Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the temple,
910 Madison St. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to the
University Children's Hospital Fund or Temple Society of Concord. birnbaum
funeral service, inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Dunham, Dorothy Brown   
September 11, 2004 Dorothy Brown Dunham, 91, a Valley resident for 60 years
died Saturday at Loretto. She graduated from Vocational High School, and she
formerly worked at Wright's Valley Drug store. She was a 60-year member of St.
Andrew's Episcopal Church, a member of St. Ann's Guild and Valley V.I.P. Her
husband Harry died in 1984. She is survived by two sons, Richard (Margaret) of
Lady Lake, FL, and Robert (Kathleen) Dunham of Syracuse; four grandsons:
Richard of Rochester, Robert of Orlando, FL, and Michael and Stephen, both of
Syracuse; three great-grandsons: Joshua, Connor and Peter; a sister-in-law,
Iona Brown of Syracuse; a niece; and many wonderful friends. Services:
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5013 S. Salina St.
Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home,
Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St.
Andrew's Church, St. Ann's Guild. Please light a candle in memory of Dorothy
at www.ballweg-lunsford.com ZBALLW
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Foley, James Edward   
August 19, 2004 James Edward Foley of Syracuse passed away August 19, 2004, at
the age of 86 while in the care of his wife Irene and daughter Patricia Foley
Kromer in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he had resided for the past 5-1/2
years. Born on February 20, 1918, Jim was the son of Charles E. Foley and
Jasena Rappleye Foley of Syracuse. He married Irene Ayer of Bamberg, SC, at
the "Little Church Around the Corner" in New York City August 29, 1944. Sgt.
Foley served his country in World War II with the Army Motion Picture Service
at Ft. Belvoir, VA, and in the European Theater at Camp Top Hat in Belgium as
a projectionist and manager and maintained his interest in theaters and
picture palaces throughout his life. He managed the Midtown Theatre and was a
projectionist at many Syracuse theaters. He loved the theater since the age of
12, working at them in high school and later managing theaters in Geneva,
Tupper Lake and Amsterdam. Jim joined Local 108 of the International Alliance
of Theatrical Stage Employees in August of 1946, shortly after his discharge
from active duty. He came to Syracuse in 1948 where he found work as a relief
projectionist and stagehand, working at all the theaters until 1951 when he
was hired as the first stage manager at the new Onondaga County War Memorial.
He retired from the War Memorial Auditorium in 1982. Jim joined Local 9 of the
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees in October of 1959 and
served several terms as Secretary-Treasurer and Trustee on the Union's
Executive Board before retiring from active membership in 1990. Jim was
presented with a gold card and a 50-year members scroll by the International
Alliance in 1997. He was a founding board member for the Syracuse Area
Landmark Theatre and served as Director of the Northeast Region of the Theatre
Historical Society of America where he was Member of the Year in 1978. Left to
cherish his memory are his loving wife, Irene; daughter, Patricia F. Kromer;
son-in-law Michael C. Kromer, formerly of Elmira; granddaughters Kelly Jasena
Kromer of Baton Rouge, LA and Kristy Michelle Kromer of Shreveport, LA;
brother Richard C. Foley and his wife Bertha Carr Foley of Syracuse and
Lakeland, FL; nephew Charles Foley of Lincoln, NE and niece Janet Foley Yost
of Juliette, GA; and many friends. Mr. Foley was predeceased by his parents
and aunt Margaret Fish Harris of Syracuse. The family will receive friends at
Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina St., on Wednesday, September
15, from 5 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will take place Thursday morning at 10
a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Grinnals officiating. Interment
will follow at the family cemetery in Bellona, NY. Pallbearers will be
Patricia Kromer, Michael Kromer, Janet Yost, Karen Noonan, Bill Dolan and Mark
De Lawyer. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the "Landmark
Theatre", 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13201, Attn: Denise Frezina or to
the "Theatre Historical Society of America", a nonprofit organization, at 152
N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, Attn: Richard Sklenar, Executive Director.
Please light a candle in memory of Jim at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Harman, Jay S.   
September 11, 2004 Jay S. Harman, 36, of Oswego, died September 11, 2004.
Survivors: daughter, Dallas Hope Harman; brothers: Donnie, Mitchell and
Michael Mandurano; sisters, Mona Coutre and Deonn Clancy. Services are at 9
a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
at Nelson Funeral Home, Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Iadanza, Mary   
September 11, 2004 Mary Iadanza, 82, of Solvay, passed away Saturday at Van
Duyn Home & Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Solvay. Mary retired from
Pass & Seymour Co. in Solvay after 43 years employment. She was a member of
the Pentecostal ChristianAssembly Church. Surviving are two sisters, Angeline
Iadanza and Elizabeth Ruane, both of Solvay; and one brother, Michael Iadanza
of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: Wednesday at
9:15 a.m. at Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Pentecostal
Christian Assembly Church. Burial: Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Warners.
Calling Hours: Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, 2601
Milton Ave., Solvay. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
village of Solvay Fire Dept.ZDIGNIBagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave.,
Solvay"Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

LeFevre, Marian L.   
September 10, 2004 Marian L. LeFevre, 84, of Hamilton, died Friday, September
10, 2004, as the result of an automobile accident. Surviving are her husband
of 61 years, John M. LeFevre; a son and daughter-in-law, John "Mac" and Marsha
LeFevre Jr. of Plymouth, MN; her daughter and son in-law, Anne and Richard
Haller of Rochester; a sister, Jean McCokle of Stoneridge; a brother and
sister-in- law, Donald and Joyce Laidlaw of Bluffton, GA; her grandchildren:
Tricia and Dr. Patrick Connors; John and Khristan Haller; David, Daniel and
Michelle LeFevre; a great-grandchild, Ryan Patrick Connors; and several nieces
and nephews. Also surviving are her special friends, the Toledo Family of Rio
de Janeiro. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at 2
p.m. from First Baptist Church, Broad St., Hamilton. The family will receive
family and friends following the service. Arrangements are entrusted to
Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, NY. Contributions may
be made to Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, NY 13346; Chenango Water
Exercise Group, P.O. Box 284, Hamilton, NY 13346; or to Colgate Women's
Hockey, c/o Colgate University, Hamilton, NY 13346.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Roberts Sr., John J.   
September 12, 2004 John J. Roberts Sr., 86, of Baldwinsville, died Sunday at
Sunnyside Nursing Home. He was born in Belding, MI, and lived in Baldwinsville
for many years. John was a retired crane operator at Crucible Steel Corp. He
was an Army veteran ofWWII. He was a member of American Legion Post #113 and
LOOM Lodge #649. John was predeceased by his first wife Madeline in 1981 and
his second wife Dorothy in 2002. Survivors: two daughters, Betty Bourque of
Baldwinsville and Mary Roberts of Verona; four sons: John J. Jr. of
Baldwinsville, Charles R. and George F., both of St. Petersburg, FL, and
Melvin L. of New York City; six stepdaughters: Sheila C. Reynolds of
Mattydale, Wanda J. McGrath of Bernhards Bay, Holly L. Saya of Syracuse, Robin
R. Thompson of Liverpool, Kristi L. LaRose of Central Square and Amber D.
Farmer of Pulaski; four stepsons: Joseph C. Hemingway Jr. of Syracuse, John R.
Hemingway of Pinehurst, NC, Barry R. Hemingway of Liverpool and Brian D.
Hemingway of Maryland; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville.
Burial: Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home, 93 Downer Street. Contributions: Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance
Corps., P.O. Box 744, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Seeley, Margaret T.   
September 11, 2004 Margaret T. Seeley, 81, of Syracuse, died Saturday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Born in Fabius, Margaret was a longtime resident of
Tipperary Hill. Margaret was retired from St. Patrick's and Westside Catholic
schools and previously was employedby the Internal Revenue Service. She was
predeceased by her brothers Dennis, John, Donald, Edward, William and Thomas
Dwyer. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Robert; daughters: Maryellen,
Anne (Tom) Bowman, Patricia (George) Amedro and Barbara (Bob) Ignatuk; sister,
Mary Austin; brothers, James and Leonard Dwyer; nine grandchildren; many
nieces and nephews. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church,
216 N. Lowell Ave., Syracuse. Friends and family may call between 9:15 and 10
a.m. at the church, prior to services. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Arrangements by Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc., FH. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to James J. Dwyer Jr. Memorial Fund, One General Motors Drive,
Syracuse, NY 13206 or to St. Patrick's Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 9/12/2004 - 9/13/2004.

Sheggrud, Diane I.   
September 11, 2004 Diane I. Sheggrud, of Jamesville, died peacefully at home
on Saturday with her family by her side. Diane graduated, class of 1967 from
J-D High School. She worked for 28 years as an office manager for several
local dental offices. Diane is sur-vived by her husband Dan, whom she has been
with since 1975. She is also survived by her son Christopher Brooks; brother
Ronald Doupe; and sister-in-law Dawn Krewson. A memorial service will be held
on Tuesday, September 14, at 7 p.m. at DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home. Calling
hours: 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the
family for Christopher's education. DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME... we never
take advantage of your disadvantage
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Sims, Margaret   
September 10, 2004 Margaret Sims, 97, of Skaneateles, died Friday, September
10, at Auburn Nursing Home, where she has lived for the past four years. Born
May 11, 1907, in Auburn, she was the daughter of George and Divinia Severson.
She is predeceased by her husband William J., her loving daughter Nancy Sims
Hunt, her sister Charlotte Severson and her daughter-in-law Helen Melrose
Sims. Surviving are her son William and companion Ruth Fraley of Saratoga and
Naples, FL; her son-in-law, Edward A. Hunt of Cazenovia; seven grandchildren:
Peter, Laurie, Christopher and Jeff Hunt, Terry Sims King, Michael Sims and
Amy Sims Miller; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Skaneateles
Presbyterian Church and Skaneateles Country Club. She was a loving mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, whose life interests included gardening,
decorating and entertaining family and friends. She enjoyed spending her
winters on the beaches of Naples, FL. In accordance with her wishes, a private
memorial service will be held for her in Naples at a later date. Memorial
donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by
Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Smith, Mary Louise   
September 11, 2004 Mary Louise Smith, 69, of Oswego, died Saturday at home.
Born in Oswego, she was a life resident of the Oswego county area. Mrs. Smith
worked at Holiday Harbor Hotel, Pontiac Nursing Home and Hillcrest Nursing
Home, all in Oswego. Shealso worked briefly as a home health aide. Mary
attended Granby Center United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and
bowling. Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her husband, Samuel A. Smith, who died
in 1975; two sisters, Ada Sevigne and Edith Baker; two brothers, Ralph Baker
and Leighton Baker Jr. Surviving: two daughters, Sandy (Kevin) Austin, Fulton,
and Susan Smith, Oswego; a son, William Smith, Kissimmee, FL; three sisters:
Ella Shatraw, Oswego; Helen Reidy, Fulton; and Katherine Carbone,
Massachusetts; seven brothers: Roy Baker and Jerry Baker, both of Oswego;
Robert Baker, Fulton; Clifford Baker, Nevada; Charles Baker, Massachusetts;
Samuel Baker and John Baker, both of New Hampshire; six grandchildren:
Stephanie (Austin) Harrison, Kevin D. Austin II, Janelle Smith, Kyle Smith,
Victoria Smith, Amber Thompson; one great-grandchild, Samantha Harrsion;
several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. Services: 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial at Merritt Cemetery, Granby.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 910
Fay Street, Fulton. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Spring, John E.   
September 11, 2004 John E. Spring, 70, of Nelson, NY, died Saturday.
Survivors: his wife of 49 years, Evelyn; two daughters, Deborah (Mike)
Costello of Nelson, NY, and Denise (Dave) Lyga of Lacona, NY; three sons: John
(Amy) of Nelson, NY; Major Thomas (Joanne) USAF of Waldorf, MD; and David
(Anita) of AZ; one brother, James (Rita) Spring of Bradford, PA; 14
grandchildren; aunts; uncles, and cousins. There will be neither calling hours
nor service. Burial will be at a later date. Contributions C.A.V.A.C., POB 56,
Cazenovia 13035 or Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088.
Arrangements by the Richard F. Ayer Funeral Homes, Cazenovia, NY, 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.

Zuk, Lydia A.   
September 11, 2004 Lydia A. Zuk, 93, of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday
at James Square Health & Rehab. Center, Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Zuk was born in
Jamaica, NY, the daughter of the late Franice and Anna Fritz. She was
predeceased by her husband Thom-as in 1985. She is survived by one son, Thomas
Zuk of North Syracuse; one sister, Catherine Walters of FL; five
grandchildren: Kim, Gina, Tracy, Tommy and Todd; 11 great-grandchildren:
Jamie, Joshua, Anthony, Angela, Ashley, Brittany, Tommy, Becca, Shaun, Ben and
Brian; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. Services: There are
no calling hours. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to Hospice
of Central NY. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/13/2004.