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Anderson, Barbara J.   
September 17, 2004 Barbara J. Anderson, 44, of Westcott St., died Friday at
University Hospital. Barbara was born in Arkansas and has been a resident of
Syracuse since 1968. She was employed by Loretto for over three years as a
nurse. Survivors: her sons, Jamahl (Norma) Merritt and Julius Harris, both of
Syracuse; sister, Anette Anderson of Nebraska; grandson, Julius Harris Jr. of
Syracuse; granddaughter, Justice Merritt of Syracuse. Funeral services
Thursday 11 a.m. at FARONE & SON. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours
Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Bennett, Mattie (Mae)   
September 19, 2004 Mattie (Mae) Bennett, 64, of 134 Barton Rd., Pennellville,
NY, died Sunday. Born in NC, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and the
late Mattie Jones Moore. She is survived by three sons, Robert (Penny) Bennett
of Pennellville, Richard (Gabrielle) Bennett of Liverpool, Roger Bennett of
Clay; one sister Elaine Baker of Kinston, NC; nine grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband Richard Bennett Sr. in 1972.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Pine Plains
Cemetery, Clay, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations
may be sent to Hospice of Central NY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY
13088-6148. Sears-Middleton-Jones Please Sign The Guest Book At
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Castaldo, MaryAnn (Gunther)   
Castaldo September 19, 2004 MaryAnn (Gunther) Castaldo, 68, of Philadelphia,
PA, passed away Sunday. She is survived by a son, David Castaldo of N.
Syracuse; a daughter, AnnaLisa Castaldo of PA; and a grandson. Services were
private. BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

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.


Deisz, Florence W.   
September 18, 2004 Florence W. Melchior Deisz, 79, of North Syracuse, died
Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a Syracuse native who had resided
in North Syracuse since 1950. Retiring in 1962 from McMillan Book Co., she had
previously worked 25 years for Harry L. Cook and Spence Dry Cleaners. She was
a member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church and its quilting club, and was a
volunteer for Aurora. Robert L. Deisz Sr., her husband, predeceased her on May
7, 1976. Surviving are four children, Lawrence J. Deisz of Atlanta, GA, Robert
L. Deisz Jr. of Elma, NY, John D. Deisz of North Syracuse, and Mary O. Besig
of Baldwinsville; a sister Ruth M. Melchior of Syracuse; a brother Richard J.
Melchior of Elbridge; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Elmwood Presbyterian Church,
1640 South Avenue, Syracuse, with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Fergerson
Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to
Elmwood Presbyterian Church, 1640 South Avenue, Syracuse 13207, or Hospice of
CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Dickenson, Rebecca G.   
September 18, 2004 Rebecca G. Dickenson, 90, formerly of Earlville, NY, died
Saturday in Morrisville, NY. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 22,
at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville, followed by
burial in the Poolville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on
Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

DiGiambattista, Clemente E. "Nick"   
DiGiambattista September 19, 2004 Clemente "Nick" E. DiGiambattista, 78, of E.
Hiawatha Blvd., died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Vitorito, Italy,
Mr. DiGiambattista grew up in Little Falls and resided in Syracuse for the
past 50 years. He was a WW II naval veteran and served with the Sea Bees. Nick
retired in 1991 after 11 years as an electrician for New Process Gear and 10
years at General Electric. He was an Amateur Radio Operator with the call
letters of WB2WAN. He also was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church and a
life member of the VFW Pennock Post in Solvay. Surviving are his wife of 56
years, the former Marie Paci; a daughter Barbara Conboy of Mattydale; a son
Dominick "Dick" of Tully; two sisters, Argie Viskup of Little Falls, Angela
Richards of VanHornesville; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Krueger Funeral Home and at 10 a.m.
at St. Margaret's Church. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd. Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans
Memorial Park.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Gray, Marion Irene   
September 18, 2004 Marion Irene Gray, 59, of Orange City, FL, died Saturday.
Survived by brothers John and William Green of Syracuse; sisters, Kathleen
Green and Blanche Fisher of DeBary, FL, and Patricia Jones of Syracuse. In
lieu of flowers, contributions: American Cancer Society, 1510 Ridgewood Ave.,
Suite 210, Holly Hill, FL 32117.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

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 10 a.m. 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 9/21/2004.

Holroyd, Ruth Reynolds   
September 17, 2004 Ruth Reynolds Holroyd, 87, a resident of N. Seventh St.,
died Friday, September 17, 2004, in Fulton. Mrs. Holroyd was a lifetime
resident of Fulton, New York, and was born on November 17, 1916, the daughter
of Ray and Hattie (Pringle) Reyn-olds. She was employed by the Fulton High
School for 31 years. Ruth was a member of the First United Church and her
hobbies included traveling and shopping. Survived by her son Benjamin Holroyd
of Fulton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday
at 11 a.m. at the First United Church with Pastor David Nethercott
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will
be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Young and Son Funeral
Home, 322 Oneida Street, Fulton. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs.
Holroyd may be made to the memorial fund at the First United Church, 33 S. 3rd
St., Fulton, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Jones, Frances   
September 20, 2004 Frances Jones, 76, of Syracuse, died Monday at University
Hospital. Born on the Onondaga Nation, she was employed by Harry L. Cook Dry
Cleaners and previously for R. E. Dietz Co. She was a member of UAW and
volunteered at theNative American Elder Program. She enjoyed going to Bingo
and traveling with her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Moses Jones. Frances is survived by three daughters, Marilyn "Manny"
Slishevsky of the Onondaga Nation, Carol "Babe" Donaldson of Parish and
Beverly Dressel of Mantua, NJ; three sons, Robert Jones of Rochester, Maxwell
Jones of Syracuse and Christopher Attaway of Liverpool; 14 grandchildren, 13
great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday, 11 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral
Home, Inc., Syracuse. Burial: Gibson Road, Onondaga Nation. Calling Hours:
Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street.
Contributions: Native American Elder Program, 312 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY
13204. Please light a candle in memory of Frances at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Lape Jr., Willard E.   
September 19, 2004 Willard E. Lape Jr., 74, of Syracuse, died Sunday,
September 19, 2004, after a prolonged illness. Mr. Lape worked at WSYR (Radio
and TV) for many years before retiring. As "Salty Sam" he was well known for
his children's shows and charity work. He was also known as radio and TV
personality "Bill Everett", "Epal" from Monster Movie Matinee, and from his
role in the cable show "Snuckleby and Friends". In later years he performed as
a storyteller at schools, libraries, and local events and did voice
characterizations for author Bruce Coville's audio books. Mr. Lape was a
graduate of Syracuse University with a BS in Speech and Dramatic Arts and an
MS in Broadcasting. Mr. Lape served with the USAF during the Korean war.
Surviving: his wife of 48 years, Rosemary Longmire Lape of Syracuse; a
daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Donald Pitts of Fabius; a son and
daughter-in-law, Willard III and Celine Lape of PA; a sister and
brother-in-law, Beverly and Charles Carson of FL; and three grandchildren,
Megan and Davis Pitts of Fabius, and Rosemary Lape of PA. Services will be
held at University United Methodist Church in Syracuse, Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Donations may be made to the University United Methodist Church or to the
Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. of CNY. Arrangements being handled by the Fairchild
& Meech Syracuse Chapel.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Martin, Joseph Ernest   
September 19, 2004 Joseph Ernest Martin, 80, of Tinton Falls, NJ, died on
September 19, 2004 after a six-year struggle with Lewy Bodys Disease. Born in
Solvay, NY, he was a direct descendant of Peter Brown, a 1690 Mayflower
passenger. While attending Syracuse University College of Forestry, he
enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After graduation from Syracuse University in
1948 he became a Federal Electrical Engineer at Fort Monmouth, NJ retiring in
1979. He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Gini" Martin; his sons, Bradley
and Neil; two daughters, Nancy Martin MacPhee and Janice Martin Schlegel;
stepchildren, John Levchuk, Marcia Wines, and Paul Levchuk; two brothers,
Charles and Richard Martin; two sisters, Marion Wierowski; and Norma Moore;
and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Higgins Memorial
Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold, NJ on Thursday at 11 a.m. A gathering will
be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Lewy Body Association, Inc., P.O. Box 11390, Tempe, AZ
85284-0024 would be appreciated.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Moore, Madeline F.   
September 20, 2004 Madeline F. Moore, 91, of 1301 Nottingham Rd., died Monday
in Crouse Hospital. She was born in Palmer, MA, and resided in Jamesville five
years. Communicant of Holy Cross Church. She was predeceased by her husband
James E. and daughter Jeanne Hildebrand. Surviving are one son James F. of
DeWitt; nine grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, DeWitt. Burial,
St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck, CT. Calling hours Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. at
Welter-Price Funeral Home, 2649 James St. Contributions to St. Francis School,
Naugatuck, CT.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Mortenson, Ruth D.   
September 20, 2004 Ruth D. Mortenson, 95, of Oswego, died Monday. Widow of the
late Victor Mortenson who died in 1974. She is survived by three nieces.
Funeral services Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 112 E.
2nd St. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial in Riverside
Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Morton, Charles Erwin   
September 19, 2004 Charles Erwin Morton, 82, of Eaton, died on Sunday. He is
survived by his wife Genevieve; his stepchildren, Sally DeMore, Reginald, and
Michael Bartlett. Graveside Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Eaton Cemetery.
No calling hours. Arrangements: Paul Funeral Home of Madison. Contributions:
Eaton Fire Dept., Eaton, NY 13334.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Peterson, Louise B.   
September 20, 2004 Louise B. Peterson, 94, of Kirkville, died Monday at The
Crossings. She was a lifelong resident of Kirkville. Survivors: a son and
daughter-in-law, LeRoy and Jane Peterson of Kirkville; a brother, Eugene
Miller of E. Syracuse; a grandson, Steven (Lisa) Peterson of Kirkville; two
great-grandsons, Jared Volles and Nicholas Peterson; two nephews, Gary Miller
and Terry Miller. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence Peterson.
Funeral Services: Private. Burial, Kirkville Cemetery. There are no calling
hours. Contributions: The Kirkville Fire Dept. and/or Ambulance Fund,
Kirkville Road, Kirkville, NY 13082. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Sherman, Barbara Joyce   
September 17, 2004 Barbara Joyce Sherman, 69, of Chestnut St., Phoenix, died
Friday at home. Born in the town of Granby, graduated from Phoenix High School
class of 1953. She was a dictaphone operator for the Sealright Corp., Fulton.
Member of the Phoenix United Methodist Church, the Sun Shine Circle and United
Methodist Women, Auxiliary VFW Post #5540 for 23 years, Cub Scout leader Pack
#720, receiving a 25-year pin and the Michael Alsever Scouting Service Award;
served as treasurer of the village Republican Party, received the Pride of
Phoenix certificate, member of the Baldwinsville Moose Lodge #649, and was an
avid bowler. Surviving: husband Charles C. "Charlie" Sherman; son Robert G.
Sherman of Mexico; daughter Nancy L. Rahrle of Phoenix; brother Clarence Klase
of Phoenix; sister Shirley Prindell of Baldwinsville; half-brother Jackie
Klase of Syracuse; half-sister Sandra Tupper of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren. Services Saturday 3 p.m., Phoenix United Methodist
Church, 49 Jefferson St., Phoenix. No calling hours. Memorials may be made to
Friends of Oswego County Hospice, Inc., PO Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126-0102.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Thomas Sr., John   
September 17, 2004 John "Pop" Thomas Sr., 69, of 142 W. Roswell Ave., passed
away peacefully Friday at Lorretto Rest Nursing Home. He leaves to cherish his
memory his former wife, Mattie L. Gardner of Syracuse; three daughters:
Deborah Thomas of Nedrow and Jacqueline and Robin Thomas, both of Syracuse;
two sons, Paul Thomas of Syracuse and John Thomas Jr. of Oswego, NY; two
sisters, Helen Harrison and Bertha Thomas, both of NJ; two brothers, Robert
Thomas of NYC and Horace Thomas of Pocono, PA; eight grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at Garland Bros.
Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling
hours: Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Garland Bros. Funeral Home
Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Wingood, Richard E.   
September 19, 2004 Richard E. Wingood, 74, of Baldwinsville, died Sunday at
The Crossings in Minoa. He was born in Syracuse and lived in the Syracuse area
all his life. Richard drove truck for Terpening Trucking and was also a farmer
for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1950 and was a member of
the Cato Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors: four sons, Richard B. (Judith)
of Cicero, Clifford H. (Debra) of Central Square, Paul E. (Debora) of Port
Byron, and Dale K. (Kathleen) of Baldwinsville; a sister, Roberta Byrd of
Tully; six grandsons and two granddaughters. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at
Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. Calling
hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 93 Downer
Street. Contributions: Living Hope Christian Center, 824 N. State St.,
Syracuse, NY 13208. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Wolkoff, Max   
September 8, 2004 Max Wolkoff, 79, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Syracuse,
NY, died September 8, 2004. Mr. Wolkoff was an accountant and a graduate of
Syracuse University. He was a resident of Syracuse for 49 years, formerly of
Poughkeepsie, NY. He was a Bronze Star Veteran of WWII and a former member of
Cavalry Club, Drumlins Golf Club and Temple Adath Yeshuran. Husband for 56-1/2
years to Faye (nee Wolpe); father of Donna Boyer (Mark Sparer) and Mark
Wolkoff (Ann). Contributions in his memory may be sent to Vitas Hospice Health
Care Corp. of Florida, 1901 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33426 or to
the Alzheimer's Community Care, 64-B SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483.
Services were held Sunday, September 12, 2004, at Goldsteins' Rosenberg's
Raphael-Sacks, Southampton, PA.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.

Zapata Sr., Basilio   
September 16, 2004 Basilio Zapata Sr., 56, of Shonnard St., Syracuse, died at
his home. Funeral Services: Graveside memorial services will be held Wednesday
11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. The Sugar Funeral Home, 224 West
Second Street, Fulton, has care of the arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/21/2004.