OBITS: The Post-Standard 5 Apr 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives
***********************************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm

http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm
***********************************************************************
Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com

Combs, Jeff S.   
April 2, 2005 Jeff S. Combs, 61, of Cazenovia, tragically took his life on
April 2. He grew up in Cortland, graduating from Cortland High School and
attending Cortland College. He had worked for General Electric for 25 years.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Conahan); and his three daughters, Barbara,
Colleen and Sarah; and two sisters, Judy Gallinger and Debbie Fox; along with
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the
Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road Cazenovia. Calling hours will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Cazenovia Public Library. Tait Funeral Home,
Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Corr, Marcia A.   
April 4, 2005 Marcia A. Corr, 57, of Westbury Rd., Red Creek, NY, died Monday,
April 4, 2005 at the home of her daughter. The family will receive friends
from 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at 5604 Westbury Rd., Red Creek, NY.
Arrangements by Becker Funeral Home, Red Creek, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

D'Aoust, Francis Raymond
April 3, 2005 Francis Raymond D'Aoust, 66, of Dix Dr., Phoenix, NY, died
Sunday. He was born in Saranac Lake. A Carrier Corp. Machinist's Assistant for
36 years. A parishioner of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Phoenix, serving as
usher, Holy Name Society; Knights of Columbus; B.S.A. Scoutmaster; Little
League Baseball Coach, Phoenix. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and
Margaret (Bisson) D'Aoust; a brother, Joseph D'Aoust. Survived by his wife of
25 years, Jan L. Dodge D'Aoust of Phoenix; his children, John D'Aoust of S
Carolina, Karen Converse of Liverpool, Susan Colbert of Hastings, Patti
Monaghan of Carthage; his stepchildren, Beverly Reibert of Palermo, George
Stonecipher of N. Carolina, Patty Pontello of N. Carolina, Mary Jo Jenner of
Baldwinsville, Ernest Stonecipher of Maryland, Darryl Stonecipher of Phoenix,
NY, and Ann Miller of Liverpool; sisters, Mary Vasal, of Texas, Alice Mattison
of Taunton, Theresa Sawyer of Paul Smith, NY; 27 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 8:45 a.m.
Thursday at the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix and 9:30 a.m.
St. Stephen's Church, Bridge St., Phoenix. The Rev. Darr Schoenhofen
officiating. Burial Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Clay, NY. Calling
hours 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 431 Main Street.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Fiello, Katherine F.
April 3, 2005 Katherine F. Fiello (Fudesco), 83, of Syracuse, passed away
Sunday at St. Joseph's Health Center. Katherine retired as a receptionist for
Dr. Jordan Levinson and was an inspector for the Board of Elections. She was a
communicant of St. Daniels Church,a member of the Lyncourt Fire Department's
Ladies Auxiliary and the Lyncourt Senior Citizens Group. Her husband, John L.
predeceased her on September 4, 1990. Survivors include her daughters, Donna
M. Fiello and Kathy A. Fiello both of Syracuse; her brothers, John Fudesco of
Las Vegas and Frank Fudesco of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant
Blvd., Syracuse. Services will be Thursday 8:15 a.m. at the funeral home
followed by a Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial will be in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the
American Heart Association. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer
Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in 2003
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Jones, Waneta A.   
April 3, 2005 Waneta A. "Aunt" Galarneau Jones, 79, of Turin, aunt of Tim
Galarneau of Syracuse, passed away Sunday. A Remembrance Service for Mrs.
Jones will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Turin United Methodist Church, East
Main Street. No calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the Trainor
Funeral Home, Inc., Boonville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Korthas, Robert A.   
April 4, 2005 Robert A. Korthas, 75, of Liverpool, passed away Monday,
surrounded by his loving family. He was formerly employed at Erie Blvd. and
Lakeview Lanes. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, having received the
Bronze Service Star and United Nations Service Medal. He formally played in
the NY State Baseball League. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Robyn Mack
Korthas; daughters Roberta (Nicholas) Moro of Syracuse, Rosanne (Robert)
Rahrle of Syracuse, Theresa (Dominick) Verrillo of Liverpool, Jacqueline
Buczek (James McGinnis) of Syracuse; brother, Charles (Irene) Korthas of
Central Square; sisters, MaryJane Egloff, Roseanne Bretzer, Barbara (Daniel)
Stauffer all of Liverpool; and five grandchildren. Funeral Services 8:45 a.m.
Thursday from the Maurer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church. Interment in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Calling hours 4 to 8 Wednesday at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool.
Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Massey, Carolyn   
April 3, 2005 Carolyn Massey, 53, of Central Square, passed away at home
Sunday. She is survived by three sons, Troy (Victoria) Lamb of Central Square,
Jerry (Jessica) Massey of Liverpool, Wesley (Meghann) Massey of Liverpool; two
daughters, Amy(Bruce) Massey of Port St. Joe, FL, Trisha Devine of Liverpool;
three brothers, Carl Lamb of Port St. Joe, FL, Bruce Lamb of Syracuse, Wes
Cooper of Cicero; six sisters, Tammy Natoli of Baldwinsville, Linda Ferguson
of Cicero, Marsha Burke of Syracuse, Mary Paulick of Syracuse, Judy Cheney of
Syracuse, Pauline Myers of Bridgeport; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. Services will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral
Home. Burial will be private. Friends are invited to visit with the family on
Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main St., North
Syracuse, Contributions may be made to Hospice of Oswego. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Meis, Lona A.   
April 3, 2005 Lona A. Meis, 91, of 3565 Jorolemon Rd., Jordan, town of Cato
died Sunday at Mercy Health and Rehabilitation Center, Auburn. Born in
Liverpool, Mrs. Meis lived in Syracuse before moving to the town of Cato in
1982. She was the widow ofWarner Meis who died in 1985. Mrs. Meis and her
husband owned the Downyflake Restaurant in Syracuse for several years. She was
a member of the Jordan United Methodist Church and the Daughters of America,
Star of Victory Chapter. Surviving are three daughters, Marlene Meis of
Jordan, Linda Shifflett of Warners and Suzanne Mitchell of Syracuse; two
brothers, William Switts of Scotia and Richard Switts of Falling Waters, VA; a
sister, Reta Omer of North Syracuse; nine grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren. Services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday (today) at the Bush
Funeral Home, Jordan. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will
be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 15 North Main St., Jordan.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. BUSH FUNERAL HOME
Jordan 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Moore, Mary D.
March 31, 2005 Mary D. Moore, 79, of 303 East Main St., Elkland, PA, passed
away Thursday afternoon, March 31, 2005, at Manor Care North in Williamsport,
PA, with her family at her side. She died peacefully in her sleep after
suffering from Alzheimer's disease and a brief illness. Mrs. Moore, the
daughter of George B. and Cora B. Dorrance, was born in Elkland, PA, on
December 24, 1925. Mary was a graduate of Elkland High School and Mansfield
State Teachers College (now Mansfield University). A lifelong learner, Mary
Moore earned 90 graduate credits beyond her bachelor's degree by attending
night school and summer school classes at Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, MD; Elmira College, Elmira, NY; SUNY Cortland,
Cortland, NY; Ithaca College and Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; and Syracuse
University, Syracuse, NY. This was accomplished while working full time and
raising her family. Mary's first job was as a waitress at one of the Hot Spot
restaurants, the predecessors to the Marriott Hotel chain, in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Moore taught home economics and history in Harrison Valley, PA, for three
years, and was a common sight riding her Whizzer motor bike 25 miles home to
Elkland on weekends. After a time, she saved enough for a down payment on a
1949 Ford that was her prized possession and a much warmer ride home during
the winter. Mary Moore also taught home economics in Addison, NY, for 31
years, retiring from there in 1985. She also served as advisor for the Future
Homemakers of America club, the Student Council, and the senior class. Mrs.
Moore belonged to the local Eastern Star chapter for more than 50 years, was a
member of Elkland TOPS, and was a member of Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian
Church in Elkland. Mary wed Leland U. Moore of Elkland, PA, on February 12,
1949, in Harrison Valley, PA. The couple raised two children and spent many
wonderful years of retirement together in Elkland and Haines City, FL, until
Mary's husband Leland passed away in December 2004. Mary Moore is survived by
her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia M. and Michael G. MacDonald, Jamesville,
NY; granddaughters, Alexis C. MacDonald, Alexandria, VA, and Hillary E.
MacDonald, Jamesville, NY; daughter-in-law, Lisa Moore Bock, Williamsport, PA;
sister-in-law, Catherine Dorrance Drawdy, Elkland, PA; and several nieces and
nephews. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Leland
U. Moore, formerly of Elkland, PA; her son, Dennis E. Moore, formerly of
Montoursivlle, PA; a granddaughter, Alison B. MacDonald; and her two brothers,
Frederick and John Dorrance, formerly of Elkland, PA. At the request of the
family there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at
Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, Elkland, PA, on
Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m. Private interment will immediately follow in
Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. The family respectfully declines flowers.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northeastern
Pennsylvania Regional Office, 63 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
18071. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 West Main
Street, Elkland, PA.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Nigro, Ethel   
March 29, 2005 Ethel Nigro, 90, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday in
Wilmington, NC. She was born in Syracuse, December 13, 1914, a daughter of
Carl and Lillian Carpenter. During WWII she was employed by Owen Dyneto; she
also worked for Cramer Refractories, Judge Donald Whitney in Liverpool, and
retired from the Duke Electric Co., where she worked for 28 years. Ethel was
past president of the Saradaga Chapter of the American Business Women's
Association, past Matron of Liverpool Chapter 219 OES, past Grand Officer of
the Grand Chapter of the New York State OES, past Queen of Ilderim Temple #15
Daughters of the Nile, and past Supreme Officer of the Supreme Temple
Daughters of the Nile. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred Nigro on
April 9, 1992. Surviving are two sons, Alfred Nigro Jr., of Wilmington, NC;
and Carl F. Nigro of Lufkin, TX; five grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 6,
2005, at 7 p.m. in Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Private
burial in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Contributions may be made to
one's favorite charity. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Nostrant, Earl (Bud)   
April 1, 2005 Earl (Bud) Nostrant, 96, of Port Byron, NY, died Friday, April
1, 2005. Bud was a member of both the Port Byron village and town boards,
Masonic Lodge, Federated Church, and was a 67-year member of the Port Byron
Fire Dept. He was a tool and die maker by trade, and owned and operated a
Christmas tree farm in Port Byron for many years. Bud remained active until
his death and was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He especially
enjoyed SU basketball and the NY Yankees. Bud is survived by his daughter
Martha Taffaro of Marcellus; grandchildren, Marty (Jasmine) Taffaro of Clay,
NY, Maichael (Tamar) Taffaro of New Hampshire, Kristin Taffaro of Marcellus
and Sean (Leslie) Surace of North Carolina; and four great-granddaughters. He
was predeceased by his wife Helen Weston Nostrant on Nov. 2, 2003, and his
twins, James Nostrant and Suzanne Wyman. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Audioun Funeral Home, 218 Main St., Port Byron,
NY. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005, at Federated Church, 35
Tex Pultz, Port Byron, NY, with the Rev. Neil Strong officiating. Interment
will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Port Byron, NY. Contributions: Port Byron
Fire Dept., PO Box 367, Port Byron, NY 13140, or the Federated Church of Port
Byron.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Orshaw, Wilma
April 1, 2005 Wilma Orshaw, 66, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2005 at
Good Shepherd Fairview Nursing Home in Binghamton. She will always be
remembered for her love of life and vivacious personality. She was predeceased
by her parents, Harry and Frances Orshaw, her husbands, William Blackwell and
Robert Allen Orshaw, and her son, Martin Shaffer. She is survived by her son
and daughter-in-law, David and Lois Shaffer, Friendsville, PA, and her
step-family, Jeff and Rita Blackwell, Corning, NY, Charles Blackwell, Corning,
NY and Barbara Blackwell, Bath, NY; her grandchildren, Andrew Shaffer, Valerie
Shaffer, both of Lincoln, ME, Aubrey Blackwell, Jeremy Blackwell, both of
Corning, NY; and a brother and sister-in-law, Verne and Betty Orshaw, Milan,
PA. She worked for many years at Ritter's Cleaners, North Syracuse, NY and
worked as a private seamstress, both in the Syracuse and Painted Post areas.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful people
of the Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care in Corning, to Lourdes
Hospice in Binghamton, and to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home for
their love and compassion to Wilma and her family. Thanks also to all her
friends who sent their love and prayers to Wilma, it meant so much to know she
had such dear people throughout her life. In honor of Wilma's wishes, there
will be no public memorial service. She prefers to be remembered fondly in
your thoughts and prayers. Memorial contributions can be made to either
Southern Tier Hospice, Lourdes Hospice or to your local Humane Society.
Arrangements made through Aegis Cremation Service, Binghamton, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Page, Gladys H.   
April 3, 2005 Gladys H. Page, 72, of Liverpool, died Sunday at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Born in Buckland, Mass., she lived in Central Square before moving
to Liverpool 27 years ago. Mrs. Page was a candle maker for Will and Baumer,
Inc., Syracuse, for 27 years be-fore retiring in 1998. She was a past member
of the Central Square Firemen's Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed watching her
sports and her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Phillip
William Page in 1974 and a daughter Thelma Streeter in 2000. Survivors include
her companion, Bill Leach of Liverpool; her mother, Hazel Goodnow of
Greenfield, Mass.; two sons, Phillip and Ralph, both of Central Square; two
daughters, Esther (Chuck) Shelley of Central Square and Donna Phillips of
Syracuse; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister Joyce
Fuller of Sandwich, Mass. Services will be Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 10 a.m.
at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St., Central Square, with burial
in Hastings Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 6, 2005, 5 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Patterson, Grace (Knight)   
April 4, 2005 Grace (Knight) Patterson, 94, of Clay, passed away Monday at
Pontiac Care and Rehabilitation Center in Oswego. Born in Rosiere, she lived
in Dexter and Rochester before moving to Syracuse in 1960. Grace was a
salesperson for both JC Penney's and EW Edwards Department stores for many
years before retiring. She was a member of the Oneida Lake Region of the
Antique Automobile Club of America, The Order of the Eastern Star, and Sixth
Nations Pontiac Club. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Ralph in 1996.
Surviving are one son, James, of Clay; one grandson, James, Jr., of Clay; one
sister, Irene Adams, of Fulton; two nieces; and two nephews. Services will be
conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home. Spring burial
will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Elbridge. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. Contributions may be
made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY
13204. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service
Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Pelow, Duane W.   
April 1, 2005 Duane W. Pelow, 62, of Pennellville, died Friday. Survived by
his wife Virginia; his mother Reatha Driscoll; four daughters; five siblings;
seven grandchildren. Memorial services Friday at noon at the Dain-Cullinan
Funeral Home, Oswego. No calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Powers, Richard C. "Dutch"   
Powers April 4, 2005 Richard C. "Dutch" Powers, 93, of DeRuyter, NY, passed
away Monday at his home. He was born in Parkdale, CO, and had retired from
H.W. Cook Farm Service in DeRuyter where he was a service technician. Mr.
Powers was a member of the United Church of DeRuyter, a 50-year member of the
DeRuyter I.O.O.F., a 50-year member of the Tioughnioga Fire Dept., and was a
member of the N.R.A. Surviving: his wife Emogene; sons, Gary (Vi) of Addison,
Roger (Roberta) of Bouckville, and Dennis (Chris) of Hastings; stepdaughters,
Marilyn (William) Whitaker of South Heights, PA; Linda (Rory) Reinarz of
Dallas, TX; stepsons, Stephen (Jo) McCallister of New Woodstock, Carlton
(Elizabeth) Hills of Constantia; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife Mabel in 1986. Services: Thursday at 11
a.m. at the United Church of DeRuyter. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery,
DeRuyter. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Contributions: United Church of DeRuyter.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Rogers, Elizabeth J.   
April 2, 2005 Elizabeth J. Rogers, 95, formerly of Hamilton, NY, died
Saturday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday,
April 8, at St. Mary's Church in Hamilton. Burial will be made in St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Hamilton. No calling hours. Arrangements by Burgess & Tedesco
Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Ross Sr., Ralph P.
April 3, 2005 Ralph Parker Ross, Sr., 85, of Fayetteville, died Sunday morning
at Crouse Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in
Nassawadox, VA on July 10, 1919, and attended the University of Virginia
before being called to duty with the U.S. Army in World War II. After leaving
the service, Mr. Ross settled in Fayetteville where he lived for nearly 50
years. He founded Ross Empire State Brokers, Inc. - a confectionery
manufacturer's representative firm - for which he worked until shortly before
his death. He was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Fayetteville.
Mr. Ross enjoyed gardening, bridge, and relaxing near the ocean on his annual
vacations. A voracious reader, he was fascinated by the nuances of the English
language. At the least provocation, he would commence reading aloud from the
unabridged dictionary as though it were a work of Shakespeare. Mr. Ross had a
wide circle of friends from all walks of life. He also was immensely fond of
cultivating acquaintances with unique and somewhat eccentric people and did so
with great success. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hertha; sons,
Thomas of Chittenango, Ralph (Angela) of Richmond, VA; daughters, Marguerite
of Baltimore, MD, and Kathryn (John) Wainwright of Raleigh, NC; seven
granddaughters; one grandson, and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 106
Chapel St., Fayetteville. The family will greet friends at a luncheon in the
church hall following the service. Interment will be in Temperanceville, VA.
Contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Fayetteville or to
Hospice of CNY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Sardella, Mark A.   
April 3, 2005 Mark A. Sardella, 27, of Syracuse, died Sunday. Mark was born in
Syracuse, the son of Raymond J. Sr. and Terry L. (Dodge) Sardella. He was
employed by Sal's Birdland. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and paintball. He was
a member of Twisted and they played at Play to Win in Fairmount and FURY in
Jordan/Elbridge. Surviving besides his parents are his fiance, Maaikah
Hammonds; stepson, Thomas L. Moore, Jr.; stepdaughters, Millienia
Jackson-Sardella and Mirajah Thompson-Sardella; sister, Traci Sardella;
brother, Raymond J. Sardella, Jr., all of Syracuse; maternal grandmother,
Gloria Dodge of Liverpool; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services:
Thursday, 10 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Calling
Hours: Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street.
Contributions: Aurora, 518 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203. Please light a
candle in memory of Mark at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Scuderi, Frank J.
April 3, 2005 Frank J. Scuderi, of Central Square, passed away Sunday at his
home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Scuderi was a life resident of
the Syracuse area and was a graduate of the Syracuse School of Technology. He
had been a licensed real estate bro-ker with the Pyramid Co. for over 20
years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kruse-Scuderi; his mother, Frances
Cocco Scuderi of North Syracuse; his sister and brother-in-law, Nina and John
Puopolo of Liverpool; three nieces and one nephew, Karen, Kathy, Kristine and
Steven; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted
at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.
Peter's Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in the
Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle
St., Wednesday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society or to one's favorite charity. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME
514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Simko, Wilma
April 4, 2005 Wilma Simko, 91, of Palermo, NY, died on April 4, 2005, at her
home in Palermo. Mrs. Simko was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and has
resided in Palermo since 1955. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and
Theresa M. Yanosko Krivus. She owned and operated the Drive Way Inn, Palermo,
and also owned a mobile home park for over 50 years. Mrs. Simko was
predeceased by her husband, Joseph Simko Sr. She is survived by three sisters,
Helen Marinelli, Mary Ann Harrold and Francis Vidakovich from Greensburg,
Pennsylvania; two sons, Joseph M. Simko and Robert E. Simko, both of Palermo,
New York; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. A graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fulton, on
Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Peter A. Williams officiating.
Contributions are to be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY at 411 W.
Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, New York 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Terpening, Aleta B.   
March 30, 2005 Aleta B. Terpening, 88, of Weedsport, died March 30, 2005.
Survivors: son, Harold (Kathy) Terpening; grandchildren, Tammy Lipiska, Dennis
Terpening; five great-grandchildren. Services: Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., at White
Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport. Calling hours Wednesday 7 to
8:30 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.

Zacholl, Edward A.
April 4, 2005 Edward A. Zacholl, 72, of Syracuse, died peacefully early Monday
morning at Community Hospital. Born on the north side of the city, "Big Ed"
was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing, bowling and softball. He served in
the Army during the Korean War. Ed married the love of his life, Diane
McNamara, in 1963. His fast pitch softball exploits are legendary in the
Tipperary Hill area, and he was a die-hard Yankee fan. He was a member of the
Camillus Elks, and a former member of the Pastime Athletic Club and the Beer
Drinkers Club of America. Ed retired from Niagara Mohawk in 1987. Above all,
he was a wonderful husband, father and friend with a zest for life who
relished conversation, family activities, and good times. He was a gentleman
and a jovial soul who touched the lives of many. He is survived by his wife,
Diane; his sons, Eddie (Laurie), Mike (Julie), and Danny; his sister, Betty
Garvey; sister-in-law, Agnes Zacholl; grandchildren, Tyler and Jessie; and
several nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held Wednesday at 9:30
a.m. at the Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's
Church. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
at the funeral home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made to Unity Acres, Orwell, NY 13426. Edward J.
Ryan & Son Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/5/2005.