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Brogan, Jean M.   
September 18, 2004 Jean M. Brogan, 78, of Syracuse, dearly beloved wife and
mother died Saturday. She worked as a medical records technician for Crouse
Hospital, retiring with 25 years of service. Survivors: her husband of 53
years, Harry Brogan; four daughters: Alice Brogan, Mary Ellen Brogan, Kathleen
Brogan and Jean Brogan Cullen, all ofSyracuse; three sons: Joseph Brogan of
Mascoutah, IL; Paul Brogan of Syracuse; and Patrick Brogan of Baldwinsville;
one sister, Alice Furey of Pittsburgh, PA; four grandchildren: Benjamin Brogan
of Robbins Air Force Base, Macon, GA; Alexander Brogan of Syracuse; and Ryan
and Ethan Brogan, both of Baldwinsville; several nieces and nephews. Services:
9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St.
James Church, 4845 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Burial: Onondaga Valley
Cemetery, Syracuse, NY. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home, 4612 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY. Contributions: in lieu of
flowers may be made to a charity of choice. Please light a candle in memory of
Jean at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Brown Jr., Robert L.   
September 17, 2004 Robert L. Brown Jr., 59, of Kingwood, WV, and formerly of
Pennellville, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at his home. Born in Cazenovia,
he had lived in Pennellville before moving to West Virginia over 16 years ago.
He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and had been owner/operator of B&B Tire
in Pennellville. He had also worked as a mechanic at Metropolitan Oil Co.
Surviving are his wife of 32 years, the former Lucinda Blumer; two daughters,
Joanne Brown (Roger Miller) and Heather (Nathan) Taylor, both of Kingwood; a
brother, Raymond (Tammie) Brown of Fulton; and a sister, Nancy Russell of
Utica. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004,
at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square, with a
graveside service to follow in Roosevelt Cemetery, Pennellville. Contributions
may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Bruno, William R.   
September 18, 2004 William R. Bruno, 51, Route 5, Seneca Avenue, Canastota,
died Saturday afternoon at his residence, following a brief illness. Born in
Canastota on August 24, 1953, he was the son of Louis and Millie Albanese
Bruno. A lifelong resident of the area, Mr. Bruno was a graduate of Canastota
High School and attended the University of Miami. Mr. Bruno was a partner and
manager with his family's vending business. He was a communicant of
St.Agatha's Church and was a former member of the American Music Operators
Association. Surviving besides his mother Millie of Canastota are his son,
Brady Bruno of Oneida; one sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Joel
Arsenault of Canastota; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Tosca Bruno
of Cazenovia; his close friend, Cory Loucks of Oneida; four nieces: Elise
Arsenault of Greenwich, CT; Ariana Arsenault of Canastota; and Lara Bruno and
Annika Bruno, both of Cazenovia; his dear aunt, Elia Bruno of Canastota; and
several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday from
Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 300 South Peterboro Street, Canastota, and
9:30 a.m. from St.Agatha's Church. Interment will be in St.Agatha's Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions
in his memory may be made to the Canastota Public Library or St. Agatha's
Bereavement Committee.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Cunningham, Anne M.   
September 18, 2004 Anne M. Cunningham, 81, of Liverpool, passed away Saturday.
Born in Syracuse, she was a retired secretary from Craven Crawford Elementary
School in the Liverpool Central School District and was the recipient of the
Parent Teacher AssociationHonorary Lifetime Service Award. Anne was a
communicant of Christ The King Church, Liverpool. She was predeceased by her
husband Irvin in 1990 and son Michael in 1996. Surviving are daughters,
Colleen Lochner of Syracuse and Anne Jones of Chapel Hill, NC; sons, Regis
Cunningham of Fairfax, VA, and Kevin Cunningham of Liverpool; sister, Mary
Rita Allen of Portland, ME; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second
Street, Liverpool. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Christ the King
Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be
made to the Samaritan Center, 310 Montgomery Street, Syracuse NY 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Cutri, Vincent D.   
September 18, 2004 Vincent D. Cutri, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a WWII Army veteran and served in the 6th
Armored Infantry 1st Armored Division under George S. Patton. Vincent was
employed by New Venture Gear for30 years. He is survived by his wife of 62
years, Sarah (Urciuoli) Cutri; a son, Vincent J. Cutri, both of Syracuse; a
daughter, Rosanne (Edward) Fecca of Vero Beach, FL; 10 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank Cutri of Valrico, FL; a sister, Santa
Zweig of Endicott, NY; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 10 a.m., in Pirro & Sons Funeral
Home and 11 a.m. in Calvary Chapel of Syracuse. Burial will take place in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m., 514
Turtle Street, Syracuse. Contributions may be made to Huntington's Disease
Society of America, 158 W. 29th St., 7th Floor, New York, New York
10001.ZDIGNIPIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of
Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 9/20/2004 - 9/21/2004.

Evans, Gladys Davis   
September 12, 2004 Gladys Davis Evans, 99, of Rio Del Indio Drive in
Edgewater, Florida, a former teacher and real estate agent of Syracuse, NY,
died Sunday, September 12, 2004, at Halifax Medical Center. Mrs. Evans moved
to Florida in 1992 with her son. She later resided in the Good Samaritan
Nursing Home in Daytona Beach. She was a member of the Salt City Chapter Order
Eastern Star, a member of Edgewater Methodist Church, and a member of the New
Smyrna Beach Lodge women of the moose chapter 1515. Survived by one son, Neil
Kimberly of Edgewater, FL; two grandsons, Mark Kimberly of Doylestown, PA, and
Kevin Kimberly of Macellus, NY; three great-grandsons and two
great-granddaughters. A memorial service will be held September 25, 2004, at 2
p.m. in the Chapel at Good Samaritan Nursing Home located at 325 S. Segrave
Street. All contributions to be made to Good Samaritan Center in memory of
Gladys Evans.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Fredericks, Marilyn A.   
September 17, 2004 Marilyn A. Fredericks, 67, of Baldwinsville, died Friday.
Mrs. Fredericks previously worked for Equitable Life Insurance Company and
also worked many years for State Farm Insurance Company. She is survived by
her husband of 36years, Frank L. Fredericks; a daughter, Melanie A. Hawn of
Baldwinsville; a stepdaughter, Mary Beth Fredericks of Houston, TX; two
stepsons, David Fredericks of North Syracuse and Dennis Fredericks of Houston,
TX; two brothers, Robert W. Paxson of Clinton, NJ, and Ronald B. Paxson of
Westvale; a grandson, Zachary Hawn; an adopted grandson; and three
stepgrandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at
Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Tuesday September 21, 2004, at the
funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to St.
Joseph's Hospital, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, NY
13203.ZMAURRwww.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Friedrich, Ernst G.   
September 19, 2004 Ernst G. Friedrich, 72, of West Monroe, died Sunday,
September 19, 2004, at his home. Born in Handthal, Germany, he became a U.S.
naturalized citizen and lived in West Monroe since 1963. He was a frame
straightener at Rudy Schmid'sAuto Body in Syracuse for over 30 years, retiring
in 1988. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the Arion Stein Club,
Syracuse. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, the former Shirley Smith; two
daughters, Debra MacDougal and Terri Fidler, both of West Monroe; two
grandchildren, Taylor and Branden; and a sister, Reate Zinser of Germany.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at the Watson
Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square. Calling hours will be 5
to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Oswego
County Hospice, PO Box 3080, Oswego, NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Graff, Pamelia K. "Pam" (Martin)   
(Martin) Graff September 18, 2004 Pamelia "Pam" K. (Martin) Graff, 57, of the
Lemoyne Trailer Park, Syracuse, died Saturday at her home. Born in Alexandria
Bay, she was a life resident of the Syracuse area. Pam completed her training
in Texas as a licensed practical nurse andhad worked for the past 10 years as
a ward secretary for St. Joseph's Hospital. She was currently serving as the
president of the V.F.W. Post 3146 Ladies Auxiliary in Mattydale and was the
former chairperson of the local chapter of the Hugh O'Brien Youth Group. She
also was a communicant of St. Vincent DePaul RC Church in Syracuse. Pam was
the daughter of Frances Martin of Syracuse and the late Floyd Martin Sr.
Surviving are her husband of five years, Richard "Rick" J. Graff Sr.; two
sons, Richard Kohanski Jr. of N. Syracuse and Donald Mitchell of E. Syracuse;
a daughter, Frances Kohanski of Alton; two stepsons, Charles Graff of Syracuse
and Richard Graff Jr. of S. Carolina; a stepdaughter, Danielle Graff of
Syracuse; four sisters: Carolyn Cimino of Philadelphia, PA; Wanda Keller of
Minoa; Frances Sampson of Portage, MI; and Karen Beller of Syracuse; two
brothers, Floyd Martin Jr. of Kirkville and Edward Martin of N. Syracuse;
seven grandchildren; her dear friend, Carol Clafin of Syracuse; several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews. Services will be at a time TBA Wednesday at
Krueger Funeral Home, Mattydale. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd. Contributions may be made to
the Hugh O'Brien Youth Group, c/o VFW Post 3146, P.O. Box 62, Syracuse, NY
13211.ZKRUEG
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Greene, Gladys   
September 18, 2004 Gladys Greene, 88, of East Syracuse, passed away Saturday
at her home. She was born in Rideau Canal, Ontario. She was a member of the
Emmanuel Episcopal Church in East Syracuse and a member of the Fremont Bowling
League for over 25 years.She was predeceased by her husband Joseph D. Greene
in 2002 and a granddaughter, Theresa Campeau in 1977. Survivors: eight
daughters: Yvonne (Dennis) Gonnella, Patricia Postupak, Jeanne Sturick,
Loretta (Robert) Metrick and Vanessa (Carlos) Medina, all of E. Syracuse, June
(David) Margrey of Minoa, Lucille (Richard) Dickson of NC and Carol (Frank)
Mydlinski of SC; three sisters: Loretta "Mae" Bernhardt, Helen Brant and
Marguerite Maracle, all of Deseronto, Ontario; two brothers, Sheridan Maracle
of Deseronto, Ontario and L. Carmen Maracle of Utica; 16 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services: 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday from Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, Inc., and 10 a.m. at Trinity
Episcopal Church, Fayetteville. Burial: White Chapel Memory Gardens. Calling
hours: Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St.,
Fayetteville. Contributions: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 W. Yates, E.
Syracuse, NY 13057 or the CNY Children's Hospital at University Hospital, 750
E. Adams St., Syracuse, New York 13210. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville
637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Hall, Theodore C. "Ted"   
September 18, 2004 Theodore C. "Ted" Hall, 82, of Oswego, died Saturday at
Oswego Hospital. Born in Fulton, he lived in the Fulton-Oswego area all his
life. In 1984, Ted retired from the city of Fulton Department of Public Works
after several years of service. He previously was employed by Macadem Co,
Fulton, as a truck driver for many years. Mr. Hall was a communicant of Church
of the Immaculate Conception, Fulton. He was a member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, Oswego, and the American Legion Post 268, Oswego. Ted was an Army
veteran, serving from 1942 to 1945. He was predeceased by his daughter Sue Ann
Hall Hanlon and a sister, Alberta Carey. Survivors: his wife, the former
Barbara J. Young of Oswego; a son, William Otis of Oswego; four daughters:
Nancy Baldwin of Fulton, Lenna Otis of Fulton, Christine Knopp of Oswego and
Renee Goss of Fulton; a brother, Burton Hall of Fulton; three sisters: Erma
Arcadi of Fulton, Shirley Froio of Fulton and Phyllis Baker of Clifton
Springs; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and
cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Holy Family Chapel, 45 W. Fourth Street, Fulton. Burial at St. Mary's
Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Foster Funeral
Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society, Oswego County Unit, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box
7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or to American Legion Post 268 Mural Fund, 69 W.
Bridge Street, Oswego, NY 13126. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton-Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Hepp, Frances E.   
September 18, 2004 Frances E. Long Hepp, 75, of Manlius, passed away at home
with her family, friends and pets. She retired from Magnavox, Manlius, and
enjoyed her flower gardens. She was predeceased by her brothers Roger, Victor,
Culvin and Leslie Long, andher sisters Mabel Custer and Agnes Harrington.
Survivors: her husband of 53 years, Irving L. Hepp; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Kathy and Joe Fay of Syracuse and Sandy and Mark Switzer of
Virginia; a son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and Susan Hepp of Chittenango; two
sisters, Elsie Bullis and Jean Tucker; and three grandchildren: Kristen
Potter, Nicole Woodcock and Danny Switzer. Funeral Services: 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home. Burial: White Chapel Memory Gardens,
DeWitt. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 8171
Cazenovia Rd. (Rte. 92), Manlius. Contributions: The Manlius Fire Department
or Ambulance Fund, Stickley Dr., Manlius, NY 13104 or Hospice of CNY, 990
Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Hillenbrand, Charles F.   
August 27, 2004 Charles F. Hillenbrand passed away on August 27, 2004. He was
born in Syracuse, NY, where he lived for most of his life. Carl served in the
U.S. Navy Submarine Service during WW II and was a retired patternmaker. In
1988, he and his wife moved to Lakewood, WA, to be near their two daughters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen, Lakewood, WA; daughters, Judi
Maier (Tom Wie), Steilacoom, WA, and Carol Butler (Paul Butler), Tacoma, WA; a
sister, Irene Cardinal, Rochester, NY; and a brother John Hillenbrand,
Syracuse, NY. He was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, WA. On Thursday,
September 23, at St. Daniel's Church a Mass will be offered for him. The
family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to your
favorite charity in his memory. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
253-584-0252.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Hubbard, Elsie E.   
September 18, 2004 Elsie E. Hubbard, 76, of Lakeside Road, Lakeland, passed
away Saturday at her home. She was a life resident of the Syracuse area. A
homemaker, she enjoyed home-cooked meals and listening to oldies music. She
was the mother of thelate Beverly DeLello. Surviving are two sons and their
spouses, Thurston and Patricia Hubbard of Liverpool and David Hubbard and
Janet Klock of Lakeland; two daughters, Patricia and her spouse Edgar Condon
of Enfield, CT, and Nancy Rood of Fulton; 20 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren. Services: Wednesday, 11 a.m., in Trinity Baptist Church,
Airport Rd., Warners, NY. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners.
Friends may call at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 West Seneca Tpk.,
Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Lakeland Fire Dept.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Morton, Bruce L.   
September 18, 2004 Bruce L. Morton, 68, of Baldwinsville, died Saturday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and lived in the Jamesville area,
moving to Baldwinsville 28 years ago. He was a gradute of Jamesville High
School. Bruce was employedwith Anheuser-Busch Brewery and formerly with Miller
Brewing Co. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. Much loved by his
family, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former June M. Wilson; two
daughters, Sallie J. Morton and Deborah A. Brown, both of Baldwinsville; a
son, Jeffrey L. Morton of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Shirley Hermann of
N. Syracuse and Vivian Taylor of Oregon; a brother, Leslie Morton of Preble;
four grandchildren: Andrea Shaver and Joshua, Nickolas, and Emily Brown.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Liverpool Christian Church, 2021 Cold Springs
Road. Burial: Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours are 1 to 3 and 5 to 7
p.m. Tuesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.
Contributions: A charity of one's choice. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Mott, Florence M.   
September 19, 2004 Florence M. Mott, 80, of 114 Ball Ave., Canastota, was
called to Glory on Sunday at Stonehedge Nursing Home, Chittenango, following a
lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her husband, George H. Mott; three
brothers: Ar-thur "Stubby" Roberts, Elmer "Pete" Roberts and Charles "Toddy"
Roberts; two sisters, Clara Brockway and Nellie Jones. Survivors: a brother
and sister-in-law, Robert R. and Katherine Roberts of Canastota; a sister and
brother-in-law, Mildred and Clayton Brockway of Cleveland; many nieces,
nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at J.
Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Burial: Lenox Rural Cemetery,
Canastota. Calling hours: Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 201
James Street, Canastota. Contributions: Greater Lenox Ambulance Service
(GLAS), PO Box 382, Canastota, NY 13032 or the American Cancer Society, 6725
Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL
HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Phillips, Carol M.   
September 18, 2004 Carol M. Phillips, 61, of Oneida, died Saturday. Funeral
services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday from Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc.,
260 Main Street, Oneida. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Ross, Doris L.   
September 17, 2004 Doris Ross, 98, of Camillus, and a resident of St. Camillus
Health Center, entered rest on Friday, September 17, 2004. Doris was born in
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. She was employed by General Electric. Her true
occupation was to be " Granny" to all she loved. She was predeceased by five
brothers and her beloved daughter Lorraine. Survived by devoted daughter
Jeannine Kane; five grandchildren: Thomas, Michele, Robert, Sherrie and Jay;
eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial
funeral mass: Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St Charles Borromeo Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Schwartz, Edward L.   
September 18, 2004 Edward L. Schwartz, 78, a devoted husband and father, of
Syracuse, passed away Saturday at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse. Born and
raised on Onondaga Hill, he spent his adult life in Syracuse and was an Army
veteran of WWII. He was the formerco-owner of Circle-Star Taxi Company and
retired in 2001 as an independent taxi driver. He was an avid sports and
horseracing fan. His beloved wife Anne passed away in 1994. He was brother to
the late Robert Schwartz and Bernice Gromen. Surviving are his son Edward
(Debbie) Schwartz of Syracuse; three daughters: Mary Anne (Larry) Gushea of
Canastota, Ellen Schwartz of Syracuse and Carol (Larry) Van Wie of Camillus;
three brothers: William of Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Charles of Marietta; and
Alvin of Rye, NH; one sister, Florence Schwartz of Peoria, IL; five
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W.
Seneca Tpk. Burial at Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.

Williams, Betty E.   
Sunday's obituary notice for Betty E. Williams, of Cortland, who died
September 16, 2004, incorrectly spelled the town of her birth. She was born in
Hoe, Norfolk, England. Wright-Beard Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/20/2004.