OBITS: The Post-Standard 16 Sep 2004; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Barker, Laurie J.   
September 12, 2004 Laurie J. Barker, 54, of Syracuse, died Sunday at Francis
House after a long illness. Born March 20, 1950, she was a native of Painted
Post. She graduated from West High School in 1968 and from Central City
Business Institute in Syracuse in 1970 and went on to become a general partner
in Benefit Systems, a pension consulting and administration firm. She was an
entrepreneurial pioneer who sponsored and funded a variety of successful
businesses in Central New York. Laurie founded L.J. Barker Co. of Syracuse, a
pension administration business, most recently located in Hanover Square, and
operated it for 25 years. Until recently she lived in the Syracuse University
neighborhood. Her father, Harold Barker, predeceased her in 1981. She is
survived by her daughter Cassandra Barker, now attending college in Rochester,
who will always remember her mother as a loving, gentle and wise guiding force
in her life. Also surviving is Laurie's mother, Jan Barker and sister Cindy
Barker, both of Painted Post; a brother Tim Barker of Tucson, AZ; a niece,
Samantha Nichols and a nephew Jason Nichols and many friends. She was loved by
all who knew her. Calling hours will be Saturday noon to 3 p.m. at Carter
Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday
at the funeral home, following calling hours. Contributions may be made in
memory of Laurie J. Barker to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave. Syracuse, NY
13208 or to Hospice of C.N.Y., 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.
Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Bowers, Wilda M.   
September 14, 2004 Wilda M. Bowers, 87, lifelong South Otselic resident,
passed away Tuesday in the Gilmour Health Care Facility in Norwich. Wilda is
survived by her children, Eric Bowers and Gretchen Rosenberg. Memorial
services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. from the So.
Otselic United Methodist Church. Please consider memorial contributions to So.
Otselic United Methodist Church in So. Otselic 13155, or to Hospice of
Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815. Arrangements are by the R.J.
Fahy Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Briggs, Caleb Ryan   
Wednesday's obituary notice for Caleb Ryan Briggs who died September 12, 2004,
omitted his surviving grandparents, Cynthia A. and James E. Briggs Sr.
Arrangements by Fergerson Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Caputo, Vito O. "Frank"   
September 13, 2004 Vito "Frank" O. Caputo, 92, formerly of Syracuse, passed
away Monday in Palm Harbor, Florida. Born in Mola DiBari, Italy, he lived in
Syracuse for 54 years and then moved to Florida in 1984. He was an executive
chef and was the former owner and op-erator of the Corner Diner in East
Syracuse. Predeceased by his son, Anthony. Survivors: His wife of 65 years,
Mary S. D'Andrea Caputo; son, Joseph (Margaret) Caputo of Syracuse; daughter,
Filomena (Gary) Rudiger of Syracuse; brother, Michael Caputo of Brazil; six
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services Saturday 9:15 a.m. from FARONE & SON, and 10 a.m. in St. Michael's
Church, Onondaga Hill. Burial in St. Mary's Mausoleum. Calling hours Friday 4
to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Florida Sun Coast, 300 E. Fay Dr., Largo, FL 34640.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 9/16/2004 - 9/17/2004.

Clements, Mark A.   
September 8, 2004 Mark A. Clements, international business executive, 92, died
on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at The Clough Center in New London. He and
his late wife Pearle, who died in 1990, moved to New London, NH, from Geneva,
Switzerland, upon his retirement as a vice president of Caterpillar Inc. with
administrative responsibility for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Since
1981, summers were spent in NH and winters in Naples, FL. Born in Watertown,
NY, he graduated from Syracuse University with an engineering degree and
immediately joined Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL, with whom he spent his
entire career, including 22 years overseas service in corporate affairs.
During this period he was active in community and local business matters,
including serving as industry member of the Fulbright Scholarship Australian
Selection Committee and president of the American Club in Geneva, Switzerland.
In 1981 Syracuse University honored him with The Arents Award for
distinguished accomplishment and pioneering efforts in international business.
Some years later he also received the Chancellor Eggers Award. In New London,
NH, Mr. Clements was an associate member of the First Baptist Church and a
member of the Lake Sunapee Country Club. In FL, he was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, Poinciana Golf Club, Forum Club and the Naples Council of
World Affairs. He is survived by his devoted companion, Jean Williamson of New
London, NH, and Naples, FL; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside
service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2004, at 1 p.m. in West Part
Cemetery, New London, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to The Clough Center or to the New London Hospital, both 273 County Road,
New London, NH 03257. Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, NH is in charge
of arrangements. For more information please visit www.
chadwickfuneralservice.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Doughty, Vida Aldrich   
September 14, 2004 Vida Aldrich Doughty, 86, of Bolton Landing, formerly of
Chittenango, died Tuesday at Glenns Falls Hospital. Surviving are four sons,
Erwin Aldrich of Buffalo, Cyril Aldrich of Brier Hill, Vincent Aldrich of
Syracuse and Michael Aldrich of California; seven daughters, Avis Souva of
Redwood, Gladys Johnson of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Joyce Woods of Chittenango,
Marva Ross of Bolton Landing, Leona Hewlig of Pulaski, Velda Richards of
Madrid and Elda Smith of Cazenovia; four brothers, Cyril, Kenneth, Wallace and
Ivan Filiatrault; a sister, Genevive (Hookie) Mitchell; 46 grandchildren; 75
great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral
Home, Chittenango. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Hailsboro
Cemetery, Hailsboro. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 702
Legion Drive. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Fannin, Allen A.
September 12, 2004 Allen A. Fannin, 64, Westdale, died unexpectedly Sunday,
September 12, 2004. Surviving are two sons, Terence and Eli Fannin; two
grandchildren, one sister, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral
services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Inc.,
Camden, NY, officiated by Rev. Timothy Mulligan, O.F.M.-CONV. Calling hours
will be Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 109 Main Street,
Camden, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Gillen, Frances C.   
September 11, 2004 Frances C. Gillen of SaddleBrooke, AZ, went home to the
Lord on September 11, 2004, after a brief struggle. She was born in Sioux
City, Iowa, on April 20, 1922. Fran is survived by her beloved husband of 47
years, Larry; sons, Jim and Doug Bailor; daughter, Kathy Kouhestani;
grandchildren, Todd, Bobby and Jason Bailor, Camron, Nakesa and Paresa
Kouhestani, and Jaime May and Renee Picciotto; great-grandchildren, Lucas
Picciotto and Linnea Bailor; brother, George Beeson and sister, Mary Hoy. A
funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2004, at Santa
Catalina Parish, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Burial will be Monday, September 20,
2004, at 1 p.m. in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Fran's memory may be made to American Cancer Society,
1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes,
Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee).
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Goly, John C.   
September 14, 2004 John C. Goly, 87, of Lynn Dr., North Syracuse, died Tuesday
at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Millers Falls, MA, Mr. Goly resided in
North Syracuse since 1951. He was a WWII Army veteran and served with the 4th
armored division in the European the-ater and received the Purple Heart for
wounds sustained during the Battle of the Bulge. John retired in 1982 as the
President of Goly's Motors and operated a Mobil service station on the corner
of Wolf St. and Grant Blvd. He was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church, a
member of its Socialites senior group and a past member of its Men's society.
He was a past commander of the Purple Heart Association, Chapter 407, a member
of the D.A.V. Chapter 30 both in Syracuse, the American Legion post # 1832 in
Mattydale, the Knights of Columbus # 4717 in North Syracuse and the Mattydale
Hinsdale Senior Citizens. Surviving are his beloved wife of 59 years, the
former Irene Hanus; two sons, John (Michele Brennan) Goly, of Baldwinsville,
Steven (Diane) Goly of Amboy; two daughters, Marybeth (Dr. Mark) Rosenbloom of
Indiatlantic, FL, Susan (David) D'Agostino of Melbourne, FL; 10 grandchildren,
Audra, Steven and Adam Goly, Jeffrey, Jason, Allison and Adam Rosenbloom,
Genevieve, David, Elizabeth D'Agostino; one great-granddaughter, Daniella
D'Agostino; two nieces and a nephew. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Krueger Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church. Burial will be
in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd. Contributions may be made to St. Margaret's
Church, 203 Roxboro Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Gonzalez Jr., Estevan D.   
September 13, 2004 Estevan D. Gonzalez, Jr., infant son of Shelby Timmons and
Estevan D. Gonzalez, Sr.; brother of Sincere, Guynell and Nayela Adams, died
Monday. Memorial service Friday 3 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home,
4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Kinley, Ethan Lawrence   
September 13, 2004 Ethan Lawrence Kinley, infant son of William and Gidget
Kinley of Liverpool passed away on Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ethan is
survived by his maternal grandparents, Art and Sue Thomas of Baldwinsville;
paternal grandparents, Jerry and Catherine Jones of Devary, FL; paternal
grandparents, Larry and Patricia Kinley of Rio Rancho, NM; maternal
great-grandfather, Richard Brown of Liverpool; paternal great-grandparents,
William and Ann Busch of Joliet, IL; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Kinley
of Plainfield, IL; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be private
for the family. Burial will be in Liverpool Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital, 301 Prospect
St., Syracuse, NY 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Kline, M. Eileen   
September 14, 2004 M. Eileen Kline, 75, of 5 Spring St., Phoenix, died
Tuesday. Born in Phoenix, she was a life-resident. Graduate of Phoenix High
School, Class of 1947 and a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Class
of 1950. A registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, retiring in
1983. A lifelong parishioner of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Phoenix, NY;
Ladies Auxiliary Member VFW Post 5540, Phoenix. Eileen was predeceased by two
sons, Robert M. Kline and Richard J. Kline, and a daughter, Barbara A. Kline
Surviving are her husband, George A. Kline, married October 18, 1952; her
daughter, Jean M. (Timothy) Smiley of Baldwinsville; daughter-in-law, Cathy
Kline of Tauton, MA; her sister, Margaret O'Brien of Liverpool; four
grandchildren, Kristi Smiley, Jessica Kline, Craig Kline, and Kristen Kline.
Services at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, September 18 at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan
Funeral Home, Phoenix, and 10 a.m. Mass at St. Stephen's Church, Bridge St.,
Phoenix. The Rev. Darr Schoenhofen officiating. Burial Phoenix Rural Cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 431
Main St. (County Route 57) Phoenix. Contributions to Mary Knoll Sisters, in
sponsorship of Sister Jean Maloney, c/o Web Office, P.O. Box 307, Mary Knoll,
NY 10545. Allanson-Glanville-Tappen 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Picciott, Rita (Molta)   
September 15, 2004 Rita (Molta) Picciott, 96, of Solvay, passed away Wednesday
at Community General Hospital. She was a life resident of Solvay and 1924
graduate of Solvay High School. Rita worked in the traffic dept. at Solvay
Process, later was co-owner of Solvay Oil Service and Solvay Home Appliance,
and then was a bookkeeper at Fairmount Bowling Center for 20 years. She was a
communicant of St. Cecilia's Church, life member and two-time past president
of its Altar & Rosary Society, a member of its Food Pantry and Bereavement
Committee. She was also a member of the Solvay Tigers Ladies Auxiliary and was
a volunteer at Communty General Hospital for 25 years. Rita was predeceased by
her husband Thomas "Tim" in 1970. Survivors: two sons and daughters-in-law,
Thomas and Rita A. Picciott Jr. of Solvay, and Robert and Joanne Picciott of
Split Rock; three sisters, Mary Negrola of Unionville, CT, Ennis Patolino of
Solvay, and Rose Calligaris of Camillus; seven grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at
8:15 a.m. Saturday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Cecilia's
Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 2601
Milton Ave. Contributions may be made to St. Cecilia's Food Pantry, 1001 Woods
Rd., Solvay, NY 13209.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Reichmanis, Nina   
September 14, 2004 Mrs. Nina Reichmanis, 84, died on Tuesday in Summit, NJ.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Peteris Reichmanis. Mrs.
Reichmanis was the head accountant for Guardian Claims Service, Inc. in
Syracuse, where she worked for 12 years before retiring in 1982. She obtained
a business degree with a major in accounting in Latvia. Mrs. Reichmanis was
born in Liepaja, Latvia, in 1920, the daughter of Sergei Meiers and Adeline N.
Koskins. She and her husband lived in Melbourne, Australia, for 14 years
before immigrating to the United States in 1962 with their two children. For
the last 20 years she lived with her daughter Elsa and family in Westfield,
NJ. Surviving are her daughters, Maria and Elsa; sons-in-law, Robert A.
Malstrom and Francis J. Purcell; her grandchildren, Patrick, Elizabeth,
Edward, and Thomas Purcell; her sister Irene M. Nyklicek of Kent, CT; and
numerous nephews and nieces. A service for Nina Reichmanis will be held at 11
a.m. Friday at the Greenleaf Funeral Home Inc. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga
Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Scharmach Sr., James H.   
September 14, 2004 James H. Scharmach Sr., 54, of Syracuse, died Tuesday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, Mr. Scharmach worked at Penfield
Manufacturing and Lorreto for many years. Surviving are two sons, James Jr. of
New Hampshireand Jeramy of Syracuse; two brothers, Karl Jr. of Clay and John
of Syracuse; a sister, Sandy Shaw of Clay; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery,
DeWitt. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the
American Red Cross.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.

Ward, Dave   
September 11, 2004 Dave Ward, 61, was called home to the Lord on Saturday,
September 11, 2004, at his home. He was born in Lumpkin, GA, and resided in
Syracuse for 28 years. He retired in 2003 from self employment. Survivors: his
wife Donna M. Ward; his mother Blanche Jones of FL; two sons, Curtis Ward of
Orlando, FL, and Tony Ward of Rochester, NY; one daughter, Niecie Ward of
Rochester; one brother, Clinton Ward of NJ; two sisters, Elizabeth Humphrey of
Columbia, MD, and Gussie Harmon of GA; and numerous grandchildren. Services:
Friday 11 a.m. at Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ. Calling hours 10 to
11 a.m. at the church, 571 Oakwood Ave. Garland Bros. Funeral Home has charge
of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/16/2004.