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Adamski, Kathleen Napierala   
Adamski September 12, 2004 Kathleen Napierala Adamski, 58, of Route 13,
Pulaski, formerly of Webster died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was
born in Rochester on December 8, 1945, the daughter of Edward and Celia Bunk
Napierala. She resided in Pulaski since 1999 and previously lived in Webster
for 30 years. She graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in Rochester in
1963. She married Robert Adamski on June 1, 1968. She was employed by
Traveler's Insurance Co. in Rochester for 10 years. She and her husband owned
and operated Whitaker's Fly Fishing Store and Motel for the past five years in
Pulaski. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Rochester, the Eastern
Shore Chamber of Commerce, Women in Business and the Pulaski Zoning Board of
Appeals. Surviving are her husband, Robert J.; one son, Robert E. and his
wife, Aimee; a grandson, Robert P. all of Pulaski; one sister, Geraldine
Jankowiak of Webster; two brothers, Richard Napierala of Hamlin and Kenneth
Napierala of Webster. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday at St.
Stanislaus Church in Rochester. Calling hours will be held in Pulaski on
Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street,
Pulaski and at Yackiw Funeral Home, 1650 Empire Blvd., Rochester on Wednesday
from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Rochester.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Alfano, Sebastian B.   
September 13, 2004 Sebastian B. Alfano, 90, Fulton. Survivors: wife Marilyn;
six sons; four daughters; one sister; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Cross Road Tabernacle
Church, 639 W. 3rd St. S., Fulton. Calling hours Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at
Young & Son Funeral Home, 322 Oneida Street, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Betters, Cynthia A.   
September 12, 2004 Cynthia A. Betters, 62, of Eastwood, died Sunday in St.
Joseph's Hospital. Life resident of Syracuse. Surviving are five sons, Joseph
Flaherty of Central Square, Robert Betters Jr., Timothy Betters, Scott Betters
and Michael Betters, all of Syracuse; one daughter Michella L. Howe of Solvay;
one brother Walt Goodman and one sister Susan Goodman, both of Syracuse; 13
grandchildren; one niece April Goodman of Liverpool; one nephew Paul Sheehan
of Rochester. She was predeceased by sons, Mark Flaherty and Christopher
Betters. Her husband Robert Betters died in 1994. Services are Wednesday 10
a.m. at Welter-Price Funeral Home. Burial, Collamer Cemetery. Calling hours
Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at 2649 James St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Britton, Lisle D.   
September 10, 2004 Mr. Lisle D. Britton, 81, of Sherburne, NY, died Friday at
home. Survivors include a daughter, Midge (John) Daviau of Chittenango.
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Friday at the United Church of Christ, Sherburne.
Contributions: Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815; or
Sherburne Emergency Squad, Sherburne, NY 13460. Arrangements by Burgess &
Tedesco Funeral Home, Sherburne.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Bumpus Sr., David J.   
Monday's obituary notice for David J. Bumpus, Sr. of Canastota, NY who died
September 12, 2004, had the wrong time for calling hours. Calling hours will
be 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Dr. Arrangements by
G.F. Zimmer F.H., Chittenango.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Charbonnier, Doris H.   
June 27, 2004 Doris H. Charbonnier, 96, of 33507 Overton Drive, Leesburg, FL,
died Sunday, June 27, 2004, at Florida Hospital Waterman, Tavares, FL. She was
born March 29, 1908, in Fish Creek, NY, the daughter of Charles and Grace
Garlock Hickox. Doris spent her early years in Pompey and Cazenovia,
graduating from Fabius High School, later becoming a registered nurse
following graduation from nursing school in Syracuse. She lived in Chicago for
many years, Muncie, Indiana, Jupiter, FL, and later Leesburg, FL, for 20
years. Doris enjoyed traveling and writing songs. She was predeceased by her
husband, James W. Charbonnier, who died in 1999; two brothers, Durward C.
Hickox and Lionel "Bunny" Hickox; and two sisters, Rosiland Frost and Murleah
Enders. Survivors: eight nieces and nephews, Beverly Ianuzi of Skaneateles,
Charles Hickox of Arizona, Robert Hickox of Baldwinsville, Joel Hickox of
Eustis, FL, Gay Stannard of Binghamton, Marlene Brown, Paul Enders, and Doris
Rose Lucas, all of Cazenovia; and many great-nieces and nephews. Graveside
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004, at the Stockbridge Cemetery,
Middle Road, Munnsville. Arrangements by J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201
James Street, Canastota. Contributions: Charity of one's choice. J. HOMER BALL
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Cooper Sr., Ronald G.   
September 12, 2004 Ronald G. Cooper Sr., 59, of the Town of Victory, died
Sunday. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Becker Funeral Home,
Church St., Red Creek. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributions: American Heart Assoc., Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box
3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Curry, Morgan Joseph   
September 10, 2004 Morgan Joseph Curry, 82, passed away peacefully, Friday at
St. Joseph's Nursing Home after a short illness. He was a member of Bethany
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys in 2002 and by
his brother, Cyrus July 22, 2004.He leaves to cherish his memory five
children, Thomas M. Curry of Suitland, MD, Christine Curry-Chisholm of Ft.
Washington, MD, Patricia (Goldie) McCullars, Marva (Shelly) Curry-Hawkins and
Deborah Curry all of Syracuse; three sisters, Sarah Sullivan and Laura
Whitaker both of Syracuse and Millie Benns (Bill) of Baltimore, MD; one
brother, Marcus Curry of Syracuse; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church,
149 Beattie St., with funeral services following at 12 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Dence, Joseph H.   
September 12, 2004 Joseph H. Dence, 85, of Baldwinsville, passed away
September 12, 2004 at Syracuse Home Association. Born December 26, 1918, he
was a life-resident of VanBuren. He was a member of the Dairy herd Improvement
Association, the Farm Bureau Association and the Holstein-Friesian Association
of America. He was a director of GLF and Agway Cooperative. He was a longtime
dairy farmer, he received the dairy Herd production award for both Onondaga
County and eastern New York. He served in the Civil Air Patrol in WWII. He was
an employee of the Baldwinsville School district for 11 years. He was a Member
of the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. Surviving: His Wife of 61
years, the former Marjorie Higgins; three daughters, Sherry (Terry) Barber of
Anacortes, WA, Susan (Ian) Greathead of Atlanta, GA and Kimberly Dence of
Baldwinsville; one son, James (Joyce) Dence of Jordan; eight grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday 10 a.m. at Gates Funeral Home,
Inc. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Calling hours will be
held Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 29 W. Genesee Street,
Baldwinsville. Contributions: ARC of Onondaga, 600 South Wilbur Ave.,
Syracuse, N.Y 13204, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Ave.,
Suite 100, Rochester, N.Y 14620 or The Syracuse Home Association, 7740 Meigs
Road, Baldwinsville, N.Y 13027.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Ferguson, Cecil Edward   
September 9, 2004 Cecil Edward Ferguson, 84, of Syracuse, died September 9,
2004. Predeceased by his wife Blanche Ferguson in 1992. Survived by one son
Paul Ferguson; three stepchildren, Elizabeth, Patricia and Arby Hines; 10
grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services are Wednesday at
9 a.m. at St. Lucy's Church. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt. Calling
hours are Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home.
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Haggett, John W.   
September 12, 2004 John W. Haggett, 79, of 5043 Beef Street, Syracuse, died
Sunday. Born in Elbridge, John was a 1943 graduate of Marcellus Central
School. He worked many years as a farmer, and 33 years for Dairylea and Hood,
retiring in 1990. John was amember of the Howlett Hill Presbyterian Church,
and past president of the Howlett Hill Fire Department. He was a member of
Morning Star Lodge #524, F & AM, for over 55 years, belonged to the Tigris
Shrine, Royal Arch Masons, and Central City Commandery. Surviving are his wife
of 59 years, Natalie; his son Sidney D. of Syracuse; granddaughter, Krista of
Weedsport; grandson, John (Brenda); and great-grandson, Zach, both of
Syracuse; aunts, nephew, nieces, and cousins. Services will be 11 a.m.
Thursday in Howlett Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Howlett Hill
Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7:15 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with
Masonic services at 7 p.m., at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 East Main Street,
Marcellus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Howlett Hill
Presbyterian Church, Howlett Hill Fire Department, or Shriners Children's
Orthopedic Hospital, Springfield, MA. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Infante Kiernan, Santa "Tina"   
Infante Kiernan September 10, 2004 Santa "Tina" Infante Kiernan, 68, of
DeRuyter, NY, died Friday at her home. She was born in Syracuse and was a
homemaker. She was always the best mother and grandmother. She gave us love,
life, laughter, and music with which we willcarry on with heavy hearts and all
the memories. Survivors: daughters, Debbie (David) Neylon, Titusville, FL,
Patricia (Tony) Campo, Huntington Station, NY; sons, Willie (Terri) of
Cazenovia, Joseph Jr. of DeRuyter, Thomas of New York, NY, and Paul (Richelle)
of Stafford, VA; her brother, Michael (Rose) Infante of W. Palm Beach, FL;
grandchildren, Skyler, Beaux and Summer Neylon, Jackson, Beezly, Mays, and
Siobhan Kiernan and Cutter Kiernan. Her husband, Joseph predeceased her. There
will be no services or calling hours. Contributions: St. Judes Children's
Research Hospital. Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Johnson, Viola C.   
September 12, 2004 Viola C. Johnson, 78, of Sherburne, NY, died Sunday at
home. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 South
Main St., Sherburne, with burial in North Norwich Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions: Sherburne Emergency Squad or Hospice
of Chenango County.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

LaRonde, Aline R. (Aubrey)   
September 13, 2004 Aline R, (Aubrey) LaRonde, 87, of Marcellus, died at home
on September 13, 2004. She was born in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada on June 30,
1917. The family resided in Syracuse. David L. LaRonde, her husband,
predeceased her in January1992 after being married for 53 years. She was one
of 11 children of Antoine Julian and Alice Aubrey. Surviving are two sisters,
Marguerite Roehrig of West Palm, Florida, and Lillian Matthias of Lake Worth,
Florida; one brother, LeRoy G. Aubrey of Syracuse; two daughters, Alice (Jon)
Johnson of Marcellus, Judy (Tim) Perrault of Camillus; two sons, Dennis
(Carleen) LaRonde of LaFayette and Paul (Christina Giufre) LaRonde of Fort
Myers Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. A funeral service for friends and family will be held at
noon Thursday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 West Genesee Street, Camillus.
Friends may call preceding the funeral from 10 a.m. until noon. A private
burial will be held in Hillside Cemetery, Central Square. Contributions may be
made to Casey's Place, 228 LaFayette Rd., Syracuse, NY 13205.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Olgeaty Sr., Edward   
September 12, 2004 Edward Olgeaty, Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully on
Sunday, at Community General Hospital. Ed, a native of Solvay, was born on
July 16, 1914, and resided in Warners, NY for 65 years. He was a graduate of
Solvay High School. Ed was a 43-year em-ployee of Pass & Seymour prior to his
retirement in 1978 as coordinator of tooling requirements. He was a member of
the Warners United Methodist Church and a nearly 54 year member of the
Crossroads Masonic Lodge #520. Ed served on the West Genesee School District
Board of Education for 16 years; and ten years on the District Superintendent
Devillo Sloan Board of Education of the western section of Onondaga County. He
was a life member of various organizations, including: the Warners Volunteer
Fire Department, the West Genesee PTA, the Solvay Tigers A.C., and the
Solvay-Geddes Youth Community Center. Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman, and
loved golf and bowling. Surviving is his beloved wife of 65 years, the former
June Isbell; a son, Colonel (Ret.) Edward (Toni) Olgeaty; and a daughter,
Diane (Mike) Ross; five grandchildren, Vicki (Ron) Fry, Scott (Jackie)
Olgeaty, Sandi (Mark) Bowman, Catherine and Elizabeth Ross; and five
great-grandchildren, Leah Fry, Kellie and Tyler Olgeaty, Jason and Jacob
Bowman; and several nieces and nephews. Ed will be greatly missed by all.
Services Friday 10 a.m. at the Tindall Funeral Home. Burial in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1921 W.
Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to:
Warners United Methodist Church Memorial Window Fund, 6514 Canton St., PO Box
127, Warners, NY 13164 or the Warners Volunteer Fire Dept., 6444 Newport Rd.,
Warners, NY 13164. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Piscitelli, Edward R.   
September 12, 2004 Edward R. Piscitelli, 57, of Baldwinsville, died Sunday.
Born in Fairmount, West Virginia, he was a resident of Baldwinsville for 33
years. Edward was a forklift mechanic at Thompson and Johnson Equipment Co.
for 33 years. He is survived by hiswife of 38 years, Emily E. Piscitelli; his
sons, Eddie Jr., John, Scott, Tony and David; a sister, Susan Clay of
Baldwinsville; seven grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 9:45 a.m
Thursday, September 16, 2004, from the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners and
10:30 a.m in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville.
Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be
Wednesday, September 15, 2004, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m at the funeral home, 3541
Rt. 31, Baldwinsville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Procopio, Gregory R.   
September 12, 2004 Gregory R. Procopio, age 79, of N. Syracuse, passed away
Sunday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and served with the
U.S. Navy during WWII. He owned and operated Gregg's Restaurant in Syracuse
for 37 years, retiring in 1999. His sister Josephine Cotroneo died in 1978. He
is survived by his lifelong companion, Frances Kuberski of N. Syracuse; four
sons, Joseph A. (RoseAnn) Procopio of N. Syracuse, Paul A. (Darlene) Procopio
of Greensboro, NC, Gregory C. (Marianne) Procopio of Mattydale and Craig M.
(Kelly) Procopio of Cicero; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a
sister Maria "Tina" Garden of Syracuse; also several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 10:45 a.m. in the PIRRO
AND SONS FUNERAL HOME and 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial will
be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.,
514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.


Przepiora, Antoinette (Torrisi)   
Przepiora September 12, 2004 Antoinette (Torrisi) Przepiora of Syracuse passed
away Sunday in St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was
born in Syracuse and spent her early years at the family farm in Chittenango.
She was employed by East Washer. After her marriage, her life was devoted to
her family. Her husband William Przepiora passed away in 1998. She is survived
by children, daughter Mary Lou Cappello of Syracuse, daughter Anne Marie and
son-in-law Jim Voutsinas of Fayetteville, son John Przepiora and
daughter-in-law Carol Stark of Syracuse; eight grandchildren, Michael, Steven
and Andrea Voutsinas, Claudio, Jessica and Vanessa Przepiora, Jessica and
Nicolette Cappello; a brother Joe Torrisi of Syracuse; also several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday 8:15 a.m. in
the PIRRO AND SONS FUNERAL HOME and 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to
7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph's
Hospital Walkway of Caring Foundation, 973 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203 or to
a favorite charity.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Welsh, Helen C. Quigley   
September 12, 2004 Mrs. Helen C. Quigley Welsh, of Auburn, NY, died Sunday at
Auburn Memorial Hospital. Surviving are children, Robert J. Welsh of Shelburne
Falls, MA, Patricia W. Ragucci of Auburn, William J. Welsh of Auburn; one
sister Alice B. Quigley of Auburn; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass Thursday, September 16, 2004, at 11 a.m. in
St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours
Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South
Street, Auburn, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to either Seneca Cayuga
ARC or St. Mary's Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.

Williams, Katie L.   
September 11, 2004 Katie L. Williams, age 62, of 705 W. Colvin Street, died
Saturday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Plains, GA she retired as an underwriter
from St. Paul Insurance in 2000. She was preceded in death by her daughter,
Agnes P. Thomas in 1998. Katieis survived by her husband of 28 years, Cornel
Williams; three sons, Clauson Winston Harris Jr. of Waverly, VA, Mark Jeffery
Harris Sr. of Syracuse and Walter Conrad (Ulanda) Harris of Owings Mills, MD;
stepdaughter, Dorothy Louise Williams of Takoma, WA; three sisters, Mary Reese
of Waukegan, IL, Rozella (Donald) Cassidy of Camillus and Bernes Wagner of
Syracuse; one brother, Dock Ballard of Syracuse; 12 grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. in Mt.
Carmel Seventh Day Adventist Church, 140 Furman Street, Syracuse. Burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, 4 to 7
p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse.
Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, PO
Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Please light a candle in memory of Katie
at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/14/2004.