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Adams, Caroline I.   
September 21, 2004 Caroline I. Adams, 62, of Clay, passed away Tuesday. Born
in Syracuse, she attended North Syracuse High School and was a machine
operator for Syracuse China for over 30 years. She was also a waitress at
Wysocki's Lake Park Manor.Survivors: a daughter, Cynthia Wells Hansen (Steve)
of Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Fannie Louise Salzman of Liverpool; two brothers,
Frank Adams of Central Square and John Adams of Clay; one granddaughter, Katie
and several nieces, nephews and cousins.| Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the
GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME. Interment: Pine Plains Cemetery. Friends may
call on the family from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1320 W.
Genesee St. Contributions: Shriners Children's Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave.,
Shreveport, LA 71103.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Austin, Dr. Bert Paul   
September 20, 2004 Dr. Bert Paul Austin, age 82, of Utica, died on September
20, 2004, at home. Bert is survived by his children, B. Peter Austin (Jean
Bjorenson) of Madison, WI, Pamela Laurenzi (John) of Congers, NY, Daniel
Austin (Pat), of West Winfield, NY, Diane Desnoyers (Robert), of Old Forge,
NY, Andrea Cianfarano (Ralph), of Fulton, NY, Michael Austin (Yvonne) of
Roanoke, VA, Melanie Potaczala (Steven) of New Hartford, NY, Valerie Hyland of
Dublin, OH, and Paul Austin (Paula) of Gaithersburg, MD; 18 grandchildren, B.
Peter Austin Jr. (Alishia), Tamara Lanier (Bryan), Heather Grimaldi (Michael),
Kim Cartwright, Daniel, Joshua and Zachary Austin, Elyse and Catherine
Cianfarano, Alyssa, Kristin, Michael Jr., and Lauren Austin, Tess Potaczala,
Austin, and Sarina Hyland, and Ian and Samantha Austin; great-grandchildren,
B. Peter Austin III, James Austin Lanier and another expected in April
(Lanier); sisters-in-law, Jeanette Grosse, Helen (Walter) Marriot, Mary Soule
and Catherine Miles; nieces and nephews including the Griffins of Herkimer;
steadfast friends, Jimmy Marrone and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Danner; and great
neighbors, Joyce Cabral, the Murads, the Boergers, the Sciferts and the
Bonneys. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie; his parents; a
sister, Mary Eileen Griffin; and a brother, Robert Austin. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated
Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Calling hours will
be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors, 470 French
Road, Utica. Remembrances in Bert's name may be made to Hospice & Palliative
Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13417, or Woodgate
Free Library, Woodgate, NY 13494.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Body, Nancy   
Body 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 9/23/2004.

Buck, Kirk Manson   
September 9, 2004 Kirk Manson Buck, longtime resident of Fayetteville, died at
St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. He had lived in Chittenango for
the past several years. Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's
Episcopal Church in Chittenango. Interment will be private in Fayetteville
Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions: In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Genesee St.,
Chittenango, NY 13037. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Cavaiola, Albert J.   
September 22, 2004 Albert J. Cavaiola, 68, of Liverpool, passed away at home
Wednesday, September 22. He was born in Syracuse and was a life resident of
the area. Albert served in the Air National Guard, Board of Director of the
Onondaga Kernel Association, Weimara-ner Club of America, performed with
Pompeian Players and past president of Salt City Little League. Survivors: his
wife of 28 years, Antoinette Poplawski Cavaiola; daughters, Therese (Tom)
Williams of Florida and Cheryl (Jim) Luttinger of Fayetteville; sons, Tony
(Nancy) Cavaiola of Virginia and Todd (Nicole) Durham of E. Syracuse; brother,
Eugene Cavaiola; grandchildren, Jennifer, Brad, Anthony, Samantha, James,
Sarah, Kacey and Nicholas; several nieces and nephews. Services: Calling hours
Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Funeral Services Saturday at 11 a.m. at
the funeral home. Burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Dame Jr., Richard J.   
September 22, 2004 Richard J. Dame, Jr., 38, of Solvay, died Wednesday. Born
in Syracuse, he was employed as a mason. He was predeceased by his brother,
Donald L. Dame in 1997. Survivors: his son, Richard J. Dame III; his parents,
Richard J. andGermaine (Dunn) Dame, Sr. of Solvay; sisters, Beverly Walters of
Solvay and Daria Herne of Mattydale; brothers, Lawrence and Malcolm Dame both
of Syracuse, several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services:
9 a.m. Saturday at the Tindall Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Lucy's
Church. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday 4
to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St., TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

DeTore, Roger F.   
September 22, 2004 Roger F. DeTore, 82, of Vernon, died Wednesday at the
Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital. Roger was born in Utica and had
lived in Vernon the past 17 years. He was a WWII Army veteran and he received
the Purple Heart. Roger was a race driver at Vernon Downs for many years. He
was an avid bowler. He is survived by his sister, Sr. Mary Kevin of St.
Anthony's Motherhouse, Syracuse; a brother; and several nieces and nephews. A
funeral mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Friday in the Motherhouse, 1024 Court
St. Burial Assumption Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Whelan Bros.
Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

DeVaul, Agnes M.   
September 22, 2004 Agnes M. DeVaul, 89, of 8645 Lakeport Road, Chittenango
(Lakeport), died Wednesday at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Services: 10 a.m.
Saturday, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Burial, Lenox
Rural Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home, 201 James Street, Canastota. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

George Jr., Dr. John D.   
September 20, 2004 Dr. John D. George Jr., 94, formerly of Verona and Dunedin
and Lutz, Florida, died Monday, September 20, 2004. Funeral services will be
held 11 a.m. Saturday from Our Lady of Good Cousnel Church, Verona. Calling
hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Hawelka, Kevin   
September 21, 2004 Kevin Hawelka, 42, of Auburn, died Tuesday, September 21,
2004 at University Hospital. Funeral services 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's
Church. Calling hours Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197
South St., Auburn. Donations to Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Dr., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Heizman, Father Leo   
September 21, 2004 Father Leo Heizman, 61, of Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born May
5, 1943 to Bernard and Rose Heizman, he was a graduate of Onondaga Central
High School. He entered the Christ the King Seminary in Olean, NY and was
ordained on May 17, 1969. Hisfirst assignment was at St. Lucy's in Syracuse.
He was the principal of both St. Lucy's and also at Immaculate Conception in
Fayetteville. Father Heizman was a faculty member of and eventually became
principal of Bishop Grimes High School in East Syracuse and also Bishop
Cunningham High School in Oswego, NY. He was Pastor of St. Mary's in Mexico
and was also stationed at St. Matthew's in East Syracuse and later a Chaplin
at Crouse Hospital. He also was Chaplin to the Dewitt Police Department.
Father Heizman was the type of priest that reached out to all, no matter what
age group. He was a very giving individual. Survivors: His brother, Deacon
Bernard Heizman; five sisters, Sister Nadine Heizman OSF, Catherine (Timothy)
Fahey, Bernadette (Keith) Mayotte, Jean Marie Heizman, Therese (Curt) Brown;
his Foster Son, John Ott and Several nieces and nephews. Services: Friends are
invited to call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church, East
Syracuse where Father Heizman will lie in state. The Mass of the High Priest
will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Thursday. On Friday morning at 11 a.m. a
funeral mass will be celebrated for all to attend. The Most Reverend Bishop
Costello will officiate. Burial will be in the Priest Burial Ground in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Contributions: In Father's name may be sent to
Francis House or Sisters of St. Francis retirement fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Kempf, George M.   
September 21, 2004 George M. Kempf, 79, of Manlius, NY, passed away Tuesday at
the VA Hospital. He was born in Little Falls, NY. He was a proud recipient of
the Bronze Star and two purple hearts. Survivors: Three children, Pam Bowes,
George and Kevin Kempf; and five grandchildren. Services: Private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Krolikowska, Stanislawa   
September 22, 2004 Stanislawa Krolikowska, 98, of Camillus, passed away
Wednesday, September 22 after a long illness. She was born in Poland in 1905
and married Jan Krolikowski with whom she lived 63 years. During WWII the
couple, together with their two daughters, were deported to a gulag in the
Soviet Union where they had to work in a copper mine. They were released from
the Soviet Union under an international agreement and went through Iran,
Pakistan and India to reach England 1947, from there, in 1951 they immigrated
to New York State. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
of Jesus and a member of the Polish Heritage Club. Survivors: daughter and
son-in-law, J. Marie and Jozef J. Zwislocki of Fayetteville; daughter, Barbara
Golian of Clay; grandchildren, Kristine and Jay Shulman of Dallas,TX, Ann and
David Weiner of Philadelphia, PA, George Golian of Carteret, NJ, John Golian
and Lynn Robbins of Eurika, CA, Barbara and Stanley Maziuk of DeWitt, NY;
great-grandchildren, Daniel, Steven and Michael Shulman of Dallas and Yvonna
and Gregory Maziuk of DeWitt. Services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the
GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
of Jesus. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes. Friends may call on the
family from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St.
Contributions: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse,
NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Lewis, Anna Reitano   
September 21, 2004 Anna Reitano Lewis, 87, a former resident of 131 West First
Street, passed away Tuesday in Loretto Heights, Oswego, after a short illness.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Oswego, the daughter of the late Bartolo and Josephine
(Famularo) Reitano. She retired as the head cook for the Oswego School
District. Mrs. Lewis was a communicant of St. Paul's Church. She is survived
by her daughter Thomasina (Thomas) Larson of Oswego; her brother Albert
Reitano of Oswego; her sister Nancy Reitano of Oswego; her grandchildren,
Rachel and David Larson. Funeral services will be Saturday 11 a.m. in St.
Paul's Church. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. There will be no calling
hours. The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home,
147 West Fourth St., Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Manchester, Clayton F.   
September 20, 2004 Clayton F. Manchester, 83, Rockefeller Rd., Moravia.
Survivors: wife, Elinor Chase Manchester; children, Paula Chase, Lynn Upton
and Ross Manchester. Memorial Service Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Nicpon
Funeral Home, 235 State St., Auburn with calling hours from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
prior to the memorial service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

McCullough, Ancella O.   
September 19, 2004 Ancella O. McCullough, 70, of Oswego, died Sunday. Survived
by a daughter Olivia McCullough and several nieces and nephews. Memorial
services Saturday 1 p.m. at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Burial in
Riverside Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

McElhannon Jr., Robert J.   
September 21, 2004 Robert J. McElhannon, Jr., 78, of Big Bend, died Tuesday at
home. Born in North Carolina, he retired from Syracuse Herald Journal as a
distributor in 1987 after over 30 years. He formerly worked at General Motors,
Brown Lipe Chapin and was the owner/operator of Big Bend Service. He played on
the Senior Softball Over 75 league with the "Big Bend Seniors". The team
advanced to and won the World Series played in Canton, Michigan in 2000. He
was a Navy veteran of World War II and served with Company UDT Team 19. Robert
is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marian Quartier McElhannon; four sons,
Robert (Judy) McElhannon of Pompey, Rick McElhannon of China Grove, NC, Jamie
(Patsy) McElhannon of LaFayette and Roger (Sharon) McElhannon of LaFayette;
one sister, Sylvia White of Liverpool; 17 grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services: Saturday, 11 a.m.
at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., LaFayette. Burial: LaFayette Rural
Cemetery. Calling Hours: Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 2584 Field
Lane. Contributions: Hospice Of Central New York, 990 Seventh North Street,
Liverpool, NY 13088 or Lafayette Fire Dept., Rt. 11, Lafayette, NY 13084.
Please light a candle in memory of Robert at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

McGrath, Helena F.   
September 21, 2004 Helena F. McGrath, 82, a former resident of Rochester, died
Tuesday in Oswego. Survived by three daughters and one sister. Services Friday
10 a.m. at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 112 E. 2nd St. Visitation one hour
prior to service. Entombment in Whitehaven Cemetery, Pittsford.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Morgan, Margaret G.   
September 18, 2004 Margaret G. Morgan, 85, residing in Sun City, AZ, since
April 1989, passed away on September 18, 2004. Margaret worked for the
Sealright Company, Inc. in the manufacturing and finance areas for 45 years in
both Fulton, NY and Kansas City, MO. She will be greatly missed by her family
and friends, especially because of her warmth and love in helping those in
need. She is survived by her husband, Russell L. Morgan; son, Dennis E.
Gallagher and wife Dee Dee of Albuquerque, NM; stepdaughter, Dawn L. Morgan of
West Monroe, NY; stepsons, Lance Morgan of Thousand Oaks, CA, and Chris Morgan
and wife Mary Ellen of Syracuse, NY; sisters, Harvia Chafee of Fair Haven, NY,
Mary Earl of Phoenix, NY, Laura Stock of Baldwinsville, NY and Margery Strine
of North Chili, NY; grandsons, Michael and Nicholas Gallagher; granddaughters,
Katie Morgan and Patricia Jones. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday,
September 25, 2004 at Mount Adnah Cemetery, 706 E. Broadway, Fulton. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725
Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

O'Brien, Paul L.   
September 21, 2004 Mr. Paul L. O'Brien, 87, of Auburn, NY. Surviving are his
wife, Pearl Tarby O'Brien and their children, Linda Graburn, Vincent O'Brien,
Dennis O'Brien, Sandy Brennan, Lori Falzone. Services today, Thursday,
September 23, 2004 at noon at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc. The family will
have a visitation from 11 a.m. to noon prior to services. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Auburn Memorial Hospital.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Pack, Arthur R.   
September 21, 2004 Arthur R. Pack, 79, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday. Born
and educated in Syracuse, he worked for Crucible Steel for over 35 years. He
was a lifetime member of the Past Time Club and served his country in the US
Army during WWII wherehe received the Bronze Star. Survivors: two sons, Robert
Pack of Clay and Daniel Pack of CA; two sisters, Mary DeKay of Syracuse and
Florence Pack of FL. No services. Arrangements entrusted to Giminski-Wysocki
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Pagano, Louis A.   
September 22, 2004 Louis A. Pagano, 84, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully in
his sleep Wednesday at home. Louis was born in Syracuse and was a life
resident of the area. He retired from Crucible Steel after 40 years; he was a
member of the Laborers Union and the shop steward. Mr. Pagano was a WWII U.S.
Army Veteran. Survivors: his wife of 54 years, Eda Girocco Pagano; daughters,
Connie (Christopher) Boyce of Syracuse and Maryellen (James) Conlon of DeWitt;
son, Louis J. Pagano of Syracuse; brothers, Raymond Pagano of Camillus and
Nicholas (Josephine) Pagano of Fairmount; grandchildren, Christina and
Jonathon Conlon, Timothy and Kathleen Boyce. Services: Calling hours Friday 10
a.m. to noon with a funeral service to follow immediately. Burial in St.
Mary's Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Passino, Theresa M.   
August 8, 2004 Theresa May Ebare Passino died Sunday, August 8, 2004, at the
Phoenix Mountain Nursing Home in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 95. She is
survived by three daughters, Barbara Marsden of Huntsville, AL, Betty Parker
of Mulberry, FL, and Janice Madill of Phoenix, AZ; a sister, Elsie Martin of
Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law, Faye Mancuso of Syracuse, NY; 13 grandchildren;
35 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Monday, September 27, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Traub Funeral Home, 684 North Main Street, Central Square. Theresa's funeral
Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St.
Michaels Church, Central Square, followed by interment at St. Mary's Cemetery
in Cleveland, NY. Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Quartier, John F. "Jack"   
September 21, 2004 John "Jack" Frederick Quartier, 80, of Liverpool, died
Tuesday at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Syracuse he was a
life-resident of the area and a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the
Holy Name Society. Mr. Quartier was aLieutenant on the Fire Department from
1947 to 1985 and joined the Fire Marshall's office in 1962 as an inspector. He
was a Navy Veteran of WWII, serving on the USS Shangri-La as a radioman, and
was also a radioman on a gunnery plane. His first wife of 43 years, Betty died
in 1991. Survivors: His present wife of 10 years, Carolyn; sons, John (Ann)
Quartier of Liverpool, Rev. Neal E. Quartier of Syracuse, Michael (Chris)
Quartier of Huntington and Stephen (Sandy) Quartier of Liverpool; daughter,
Nancy Moak of Syracuse; stepchildren, Sandra Blunt of Camden, Mary (Skip)
Sanders of Oswego and James (Kathy) Gilmour of Kingsland, Georgia; brother,
Donald Quartier of Daytona Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren and six
stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday 9:15
a.m. at FARONE & SON, and 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

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. Lois
Rainbow was the first woman to pitch a no-hitter in women's fast-pitch
softball in Syracuse. 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. today 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 9/23/2004.

St. Denny, Robert C.   
September 21, 2004 Robert C. St. Denny, 86, of Minoa, died Tuesday at Crouse
Hospital. He worked at Industrial Fabricating in East Syracuse for many years
and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Minoa. Survivors: three
daughters, Elizabeth Linse of Albu-querque, NM, Suzanne (Larry) Cesta of E.
Syracuse and Lisa St. Denny of Syracuse; a son, James (Donna) St. Denny of
Rochester; three sisters, Shirley Coon, Ina McCarthy and Jeanne Cardinal; two
brothers, Richard St. Denny and David St. Denny; nine grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy St. Denny in 1983.
Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday from Russell H. Schepp & Son Funeral Home
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Calling
hours Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa.
Contributions: The American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O.B. 7, East
Syracuse, N.Y 13057. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Strickland III, Carl Leon   
September 9, 2004 Carl Leon Strickland, III, 57, of Delaney Rd., Union
Springs. Celebration in memory of his life on Saturday, September 25, at 3
p.m. in the Union Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church, Union Springs, NY.
Dish to pass will follow at the Union Springs Volunteer Fire Dept. Shakelton
Funeral Home, Aurora, in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.

Tarasenko, Alma   
September 21, 2004 Alma Tarasenko, 73, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday
peacefully at Francis House. Alma was born in Poland, November 29, 1930. She
was employed 30 yrs. as a custodian for Gaylord Bros. Alma is predeceased by
her husband,Igor Tarasenko who passed away on October 21,1984. Survived by
three sons, Siegfried of Kansas, MO, Alex of Baldwinsville and Pawel (Marcia)
Tarasenko of Albuquerque, NM; a daughter, Suzanne (Vaughan) Martin of Onondaga
Hill; eight grandchildren, Emily, Illya, Gregory, Anastasia, Nicholas,
Brandon, Ross, Jason; and a great-granddaughter, Bailey. Services: Saturday 10
a.m. Hollis Funeral Home. Calling Hours: Friday 6 to 9 p.m. at Hollis Funeral
Home, 1105 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Burial: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Syracuse.
Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 9/23/2004.