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Babcock, Helen C.   
September 20, 2004 Helen C. Babcock, 82, of Schertz, Texas, formerly of
Oneida, died Monday, September 20, 2004. Funeral services will be held 1:30
p.m. Saturday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Calling hours
are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Body, Nancy (Kazubinski Verstraete)   
September 20, 2004 Nancy (Kazubinski Verstraete) Body, 73, of Edna Rd.,
Syracuse, died Monday at Community General Hospital. A native of Mattydale,
Mrs. Body resided in Syracuse for the past 32 years. Nancy retired in 1993
after 27 years as a building custo-dian for the Niagara Mohawk Power Co. in
Syracuse. She was a 1948 graduate of North Syracuse High School, attended St.
John's Ukrainian Catholic Church, and was a member of the Niagara Mohawk
retirees club. Her first husband Vincent Verstraete predeceased her in 1968.
Surviving are her husband of 33 years, William C. Body Sr.; three daughters,
Janette Verstraete of Mattydale, Jane Johnson of Fairmont, Nancy Flath of
Camillus; a son Edward V. Verstraete of Syracuse; three stepsons, Thomas Body
of Homestead, FL, Michael Body of Nedrow, William C. Body Jr. of Nedrow; a
sister Alice Ernst of Olney, MD; a brother Merrill Kazubinski of Syracuse; 11
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 9 a.m. Friday at
the Krueger Funeral Home. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund
of CNY, 3793 Milton Ave., Suite #188, Camillus, NY 13031-0250.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Cook, Wilma P.   
September 20, 2004 Wilma P. Cook, 78, of Cortland St., DeRuyter, NY, died
Monday at her home after a long illness. She was born in Cuyler. She was a
graduate and also received her Master's degree from Syracuse University and
was an elementary school teacher at the Truxton Elementary School. She was a
member of the United Church of DeRuyter, a charter member of the Tinughnioga
Fire Dept. Auxiliary, and always enjoyed flowers and antiques. Surviving are
her sons Karl (Rae Anne) of Peterboro and Craig of DeRuyter; her grandson
Daniel John Cook; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
husband Harold "Jake" Cook in 1997. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at
the United Church of DeRuyter. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral
Home, DeRuyter. Contributions: DeRuyter Rural Cemetery Assoc., Box 265,
DeRuyter, NY 13052.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

DelBrocco, Antoinette   
September 21, 2004 Antoinette DelBrocco, 90, of 120 West Albany Street,
Oswego, passed away Tuesday in the Oswego Hospital after a short illness. Mrs.
DelBrocco was born in Oswego, the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine
(Sperino) Pascucci. She was a retired supervisor for Alma Foundation and Fox
Foundation, both of Oswego. Mrs. DelBrocco was a communicant of St. Joseph
Church, and the Past President of the Dante Alighieri, and a former member of
the St. Ann's. She was an avid bowler and card player. Mrs. DelBrocco was
predeceased by her husband Lawrence DelBrocco in 1968 and her sisters Mary
DiGaetano and Pauline Corsoniti. She is survived by her son Lawrence (Mary
Kay) DelBrocco of Oswego; her brother Edward Pascucci of Rome; her sister Anne
(Tom) Mosher of Oswego; her grandchildren Jody (Jodi) DelBrocco and Debra
(Chad) Carson; her great-grandchildren, Zachary and Sara DelBrocco, and Brady
and Eric Carson. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday 8:15 a.m. from the
Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Burial will
be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home, 147 West Fourth Street, Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Delong, Katherine Mary   
September 21, 2004 Katherine Mary (Kate) DeLong, 82, former resident of Spring
St., Phoenix. Born in Phoenix and life-resident, graduated from phoenix High
School class of 1940. Kate was a tube cutter for Sealright Corp., Fulton, a
homemaker and was a local news editor for the Phoenix Register. She was a
member of the Senior Nutrition Site, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, past president
V.F.W., 5540 Ladies Auxiliary and served as patriotic instructor for 20 years.
Kate was an avid bowler. She was predeceased by her husband, Grant E. DeLong
in March 2004 and a brother, George Plunkett in 1984. Surviving: A daughter,
Susan Marie DeLong of Baldwinsville; two granddaughters, Yvette Babylon and
Michele Duffy; several cousins, nephews and nieces. Services: Sunday 2 p.m.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Route #57, Phoenix.
Burial Chase Cemetery. Calling hours 12 noon to 2 p.m. before the service at
the funeral home. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Dixon, Alice   
September 21, 2004 Alice Dixon, 75, of Liverpool, NY, died Tuesday at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in PA, she was a homemaker. Survivors:
James W. Dixon, her husband of 52 years; one son; eight daughters; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: Private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Dzienisz, Shirley A.   
September 20, 2004 Shirley A. Dzienisz, 59, of Fulton, died Monday. Survivors:
three sisters, Phyllis VanDelinder, Bernice Koes, Betty Till; one brother
William Dzienisz. Services are private. Arrangements are in care of Young &
Son Funeral Service, Inc. Contributions: American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box
2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Grzasko, Marcia Bolger   
September 19, 2004 Marcia Bolger Grzasko, 71, of Auburn, died Sunday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the
White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Services will take place at
11:30 a.m. at the funeral home on Thursday. Entombment will be in St.
Jopseph's Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Hawley, John H. "Jack"   
September 5, 2004 John "Jack" H. Hawley, 77, of Flagler Beach, FL, died during
hurricane Frances, September 5th. Jack was born January 12, 1927, in Syracuse,
NY. He spent his working life in Syracuse and Cazenovia, NY. He held positions
as a contractor, project manager and estimator. He was an active sailor,
grouse hunter, and snow skier. In 1983 he and his wife Suzanne sailed down the
coast to Florida, where they built a house and moved ashore. After Sue's
death, Jack moved back aboard his sailboat and spent his last years in the
Flagler Beach area. An adventurer till the end, the old paratrooper road out
Charlie on his sailboat but capsized during Frances. He will be missed.
Surviving are his sons, John Jr. and wife Shaun of Paso Robles, CA, James and
wife Kathleen of Mims, FL; and four grandsons, Gere and Travis in CA and
Thomas and Scott in FL; as well as his brother Harold and his wife Susan of NY
and FL. A memorial will be held next June at Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse.
Kotrady - Hudgins - Croyle Funeral Home, St. Augustine, is in charge of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Jones, Leta E.   
September 21, 2004 Leta E. Jones, 93, formerly of Victory. Calling hours 4 to
7 p.m., Friday, at Jewell Funeral Home, Cato. Service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at
Victory United Methodist Church, Victory, NY. Contributions: Victory United
Methodist, c/o Rev. Zimmerman, 10511 Duck Lake Rd., Port Byron, NY 13140 or
Hospice of the Finger Lakes.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

McGriff, Essie Mae   
September 18, 2004 Essie Mae McGriff, 80, of 917 S. McBride St., passed away
peacefully at Van Duyn Home and Hospital Saturday. She leaves to cherish her
memory one daughter Robin McGriff-Williams of Syracuse; four sons, Jimmie
Collins, Roy Collins and Chris McGriff, all of Syracuse, and Sam McBride Jr.
of Grand Island, NY; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Patricia Collins and Bettice
McBride. Services will be Friday 1 p.m. at South Presbyterian Church, 112 W.
Colvin St. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday
6 to 9 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Oliva, Angeline   
September 20, 2004 Angeline Oliva, age 89, passed away Monday in St. Joseph's
Hospital. A native of Taunton, MA, she resided in Syracuse most of her life.
She was employed by Fisher Body for 29 years before retiring in 1972. She was
a member of Local 854 of the UAW and a member of the Retiree Executive Board.
She was a communicant of Assumption Church and a member of the Altar & Rosary
Society. Surviving are cousins of the DiFulvio and Mura families in Syracuse
and the Oliva family in NJ. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday in the PIRRO AND SONS FUNERAL HOME and 9 a.m. in Assumption 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 9/22/2004.

Phillips Sr., Dennis E.   
September 19, 2004 Dennis E. Phillips, Sr., 54, of Solvay, died Sunday at
home. Born in Syracuse, he was employed by Oakwood Cemetery for 20 years and
worked security for LB Security. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Bernice Allen Phillips. Dennis is survived by three sons, Dennis E. Phillips
Jr. of Solvay, Dwayne Phillips of Liverpool and Brian Phillips of Eastwood;
his father, Edward Phillips; four sisters, Edna McDonald of Liverpool, Grace
Rowe of Syracuse, Betty Jean Bartlett of Central Square and Bernadette Barton
of Solvay; five brothers, Howard Phillips, Bruce Phillips and Edward Phillips
all of Syracuse, Carl Phillips of Kirkville and Darryl Phillips of Solvay; his
longtime companion, Sheila Zufelt; six grandchildren, several aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews. Services: Thursday, 10 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, 432
Gifford Street, Syracuse. A calling hour will be held at the church before the
service from 9 to 10 a.m. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery. Please light a candle in
memory of Dennis at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Pouliot, Harvey   
September 20, 2004 Harvey Pouliot, 75, of Camillus, passed away Monday at
Community General Hospital. He was born in Sherbrooke, Canada, and was owner
of Harvey's Plumbing & Heating. He was predeceased by his sister Aldea
Parenteau and his brothers, Roma, Raymond and Clement Pouliot. Surviving are
his wife Lori Holmes; two daughters, Lisa Micheletti of Fairmount, Shirley
Morales of Camillus; four sons, Peter of Solvay, Paul of Cortland, Michael of
Rock Hill, SC, and Steve of Syracuse; six sisters, Olivette Pouliot, Doris
Bouviert, Jeanine Dodier, Carmella Menard, all of Canada, Jeanne-Mance Phili
of Liverpool, Claire VanDiver of Florida; two brothers, Reginald of Florida,
Adrian of Syracuse; his stepdaughter Charity Holmes; two stepsons, Stephen and
Richard Holmes; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services Friday
9:15 a.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. and 10 a.m.
in Holy Family Church. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Friends may
call at the funeral home Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions to Ronald McDonald
House.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Pride, Robert D.   
September 18, 2004 Robert D. Pride, 58, of Syracuse, NY. Robert "Deano" Pride
of 243 Croly St., passed away on September 18, 2004 at University Hospital. He
was a native of Alabama and a Syracuse resident for many years. He was
self-employed as a carpenter,he was a member of Tucker Missionary Baptist
Church where he served on the Usher Board. Survivors: He leaves to mourn, his
wife, Arlene Wagner Pride of NJ; one daughter, Khallinah Pride of Syracuse;
one son, Robert Pride, Jr. of Syracuse; two stepchildren, Shabella and
Reginald Blackshear both of Syracuse; two sisters, Barbara Johnson of Mobile,
AL and Rosalyn Hilton of Louiseville, AL; one brother, Johnny Thornton of
Birmingham, AL; three stepsisters, Marsha Merriweather and Gladys J. Smith
both of Syracuse, NY and Iris Belt of Mt. Morris, NY; five grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Services: Thursday at 11 a.m. at Tucker Missionary
Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave. Calling hours Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at the
church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Edwin L. Cole Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Prybylski, William Joseph   
September 19, 2004 William Joseph Prybylski, 53, of Washington Township,
passed away Sunday, at Kettering Memorial Hospital. William was born April 20,
1951, the son of the late Arthur and Barbara Ferguson Prybylski. He was a 1969
graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and a 1976 graduate of LeMoyne College
in Syracuse, News York. William was a very active member of the Church of the
Incarnation and volunteered at Alter High School. He is survived by his wife
of 30 years, Sharon L. (nee Petrunick) Prybylski; daughters, Pamela M. and
Sarah R. Prybylski, and aunts and uncle, Esther Slowakiewicz, Eugene
Prybylski, and Ruth Matson. His wit and positive attitude will be missed by
all who knew him. Family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September
23, 2004 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 7415
Far Hills Avenue. Remembrances may be given in William's memory to the
American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Rainbow, Lois E.   
September 20, 2004 Lois E. Rainbow, 84, of North Syracuse, dearly beloved
mother and grandmother, died Monday at Crouse Hospital. She was born in
Syracuse, February 27, 1920, to Leo and Josephine Weber Werner. In 1934, at
age 14, she was the youngest wom-an to swim across Skaneateles Lake. She
graduated from North High in 1937. She was a bookkeeper for 35 years at Crouse
Hinds Company and was a member of their Quarter Century Retirees Club. She was
an avid golfer and bowler throughout her life. Lois was predeceased by her
husband of 47 years, Robert, and two brothers, Donald and Howard Werner. Lois
was a loving mother and grandmother, an intelligent woman who had great
compassion for her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Rainbow is
survived by her son Douglas Rainbow of Chittenango; son and daughter-in-law,
Thomas and Piper Rainbow of Clay; and son Rodney Rainbow of North Syracuse;
her grandsons and granddaughters, great-grandsons and great-granddaughters;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday at 9:30 a.m.
at Fergerson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, with burial
following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North
Syracuse. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East
Syracuse 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Ritz, Steven R.   
September 20, 2004 Steven R. Ritz, 54, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday
at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Rochester and graduated from
Wheatland-Chili High School in Scottsville. He attended Mansfield State
College in Pennsylvania and graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He
later received his Master's in Human Resources. Steven served with the U.S.
Air Force from 1969-1986. He was employed at Lockheed Martin, Liverpool, in
the Radar Division for the past 17 years. Steven was a communicant of
Immaculate Conception Church, and was a Commissioned Lay Minister. He served
as the United Way Loan Executive, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and
the Samaritan Center and was a member of Toastmasters. Survivors: his wife of
30 years, Susie McDougal; one daughter, Katie Ritz of Fayetteville; two sons,
Nicholas (Jennifer) of Kittery, Maine, and Jeremy of Queens; two sisters, Noel
Ritz of E. Aurora, NY and Sharon Mattice of Rochester; three brothers, Edward
of Lebanon, CT, Robert of Ashford, CT, and Peter of Binghamton; one
granddaughter, Madison; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 10 a.m.
Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial to follow in the
parish cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Immaculate
Conception Church. Contributions: Pat's Pavement Pounder or the Samaritan
Center. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Santmire, Fred G.   
September 21, 2004 Fred G. Santmire, 96, of Dayton Road, Remsen, passed away
Tuesday, September 21, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
Hurricane Cemetery, Town of Gray. Calling hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at
the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St., Boonville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Vinette, Edward J.   
September 19, 2004 Edward J. Vinette, 70, of East Syracuse, died Sunday at
University Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. He
attended St. Matthew's Church in East Syracuse and the Loretto (Intrepid Lane)
Daybreak. He was an avid Yankee's fan. Surviving: Colonel William and Jane
Vinette of Carlisle, PA; Mary and Al Jenney of East Syracuse; several nieces
and nephews. Services 9 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Church. Burial St. Mary's
Cemetery DeWitt. Calling hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan
Funeral Home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse. Contributions: Intrepid Lane
Daybreak, 161 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.

Weatherby, Bernard C.   
September 20, 2004 Bernard C. Weatherby, 82, died in Cayuga Medical Center,
September 20, 2004. He was a lifelong resident of Homer. Survived by his wife
Barbara, a daughter and four sons. Services Friday 11 a.m. at Briggs/Hall
Memorial Home, Homer, NY. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/22/2004.