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Annichiarico, David A. "Bear"   
Annichiarico April 4, 2005 David A. "Bear" Annichiarico, 53, of Clay, passed
away Monday at home. David was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service,
Downtown Branch. He is predeceased by a son, John Sweeting, Jr., 2001. David
is survived by his wife of 10years, Roxanne; one son, Brandon Sweeting of
Clay; two daughters, Nichole Sweeting of Clay, and Jennifer; parents, Gene and
Louise Annichiarico, both of Buffalo; two brothers, Mike (Donna) Annichiarico
of Buffalo, Tom Annichiarico of Buffalo; one sister, Sue Miller of Buffalo;
one grandchild. Services will be Thursday, 7 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral
Home. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday from 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions
may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Avery, Julie Shenton
March 22, 2005 Julie Shenton Avery, 85, of Syracuse, died Tuesday, March 22,
2005, at Community General Hospital. Julie lived and worked in the Bahamas for
many years, returning to Syracuse 30 years ago. She was head housekeeper at
Temple Adath Yeshurun, retiring after 25 years. Survived by three children,
including Lana Potter, Syracuse; grandchildren, Cherita West, Britney West,
Reagan West; one great-grandson, Jacob West; and very special friends, Gary
and Paula Wilcox, John and Elaine Dimkos, and their families. Julie wrote the
following: Remember me with laughter and with love. If you remember me with
tears, don't remember me at all. A memorial service will be held at St.
Matthews Church, E. Syracuse, April 7, 2005, at 6 p.m. Private burial at White
Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Arrangements by Forani & Cline Funeral Home, E.
Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Buske, Shirley M.   
April 5, 2005 Shirley M. Buske, loving mother and grandmother, 83, of
Syracuse, passed away peacefully Tuesday at Iroquois Nursing Home after a long
illness. Shirley was born in Oswego, NY and later moved to Syracuse. Mrs.
Buske was a member of theSyracuse Turners, Lyncourt Ladies League and a
communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. Her husband, Frederick "Fritz"
Buske died in 1985. Survivors: Her daughter, Lynn (Richard) Windish of
Syracuse; sons, Stephen (Penny) Buske of Grand Island, NY and David (Vicky)
Buske of Clay; granddaughters, Nichole, Ashley and Lindsey Buske. Funeral
services Thursday 10 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10:30 a.m. at St. John the
Baptist Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: The Society for PSP, Woodholme
Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Greene Tree Rd., Baltimore, MD 21208.
Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral
Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Callan, Marion S.   
April 2, 2005 Marion S. Callan, 93, Seneca Ave., Canastota, died peacefully
Saturday afternoon, April 2, 2005, in Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, following a
brief illness. Born in Rose on January 5, 1912, she was the daughter of
Willard and Ada Wager Sutter. A resi-dent of Canastota for the past 68 years,
Mrs. Callan was a graduate of North Rose High School. She met Clarence Callan
in Wolcott, and they married in Solvay on June 28, 1933. Mr. Callan died on
February 29, 1988. For many years, Mrs. Callan served as the business manager
of Callan and Clark LP Gas and Appliance Corporation in Canastota, which was
founded in 1945 and was sold to Tex Gas Corporation, a division of Allied
Chemical Corporation, in 1972. She later served as the business manager for
Canastota Distributors, wholesalers and distributors for the Genesee Brewery,
which Mr. Callan bought in 1972. The business was later sold in 1974, due to
Mr. Callan's ill health. Mrs. Callan was later employed with the Madison
County Supreme Court. She was a member of United Church of Canastota. Blessed
with good health, Mrs. Callan enjoyed life and exhibited a zest for living,
which continued until the day she passed. She was predeceased by a brother,
Glen Sutter, and two sisters, Norma Lyboldt and Thelma Snider. Surviving are
two nieces and their husbands, Donna and William Torpey of Irondequoit and
Carol and William Coons of Greece; two nephews and their wives, Richard C. and
Dorothy Young of St. Cloud, FL, and James and Betty Lyboldt of Bernhards Bay;
a sister-in-law, Eva Sutter of Rose; and several grandnieces and -nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday from Campbell-Dean Funeral
Home, Inc., 300 South Peterboro St., Canastota, with the Reverend Martha
Fischer, pastor of United Church of Canastota, officiating. Interment will be
in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call at the funeral home 12:30 to
1:30 p.m. Thursday, prior to the funeral. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Box 382, Canastota, NY 13032 or the
American Heart Association, 120 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502. Envelopes for
these funds may be obtained at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Carnicelli, Josephine "Jessie"   
Carnicelli April 5, 2005 Josephine "Jessie" Carnicelli, 89, of Auburn, died
Tuesday, April 5, 2005. She was a life resident of the Auburn area, former
employee of Auburn Plastics, retiring in 1976. She was a member of the
Carnicelli-Indelicato Post, American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors: Her sisters,
Philomena Carnicelli, Louise (Thomas) Aubin, Ida (Nate) Morabito, Dianna Rush,
and Norma Riffle, all of Auburn; brothers, Arthur Carnicelli of Florida, and
Anthony Carnicelli of Auburn; nine nieces; 17 nephews; several great-nieces
and nephews. She is predeceased by brothers, John, Carmen, Roland, and James
Carnicelli, and Pvt. Charles Carnicelli in WW II; and nephews, Thomas Aubin,
and Samuel Carnicelli. Services: 9:15 a.m. Friday, from the Plis Funeral Home,
and 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, from 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home, 220 State St., Auburn. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Cole, Jeffrey M.   
April 5, 2005 Jeffrey M. Cole, 52, of Jordan Rd., Skaneateles, died Tuesday.
Calling hours are Friday from noon to 1 p.m. with services at 1 p.m. at the
Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Burial in Lake View Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Aids Taskforce.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Coppola, Ettore R.
April 5, 2005 Ettore R. Coppola, 77, 669 Bronson Street, died Tuesday, April
5, 2005 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 to
8 p.m. at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A prayer service will be held at
1:15 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a 2 p.m. funeral mass at Holy
Family Church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to Holy Family Church, 129 Winthrop Street, Precious Blood Monastery, 400
Pratt Street or to the Sacred Heart Foundation, 666 Thompson Street,
Watertown.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Crowell, Floyd C.   
April 5, 2005 Floyd C. Crowell, 82, of 114 Frances Street, Canastota, died
Tuesday at the Betsy Ross Nursing Facility, Rome, following a lengthy illness.
He was predeceased by a son, Joel Crowell; a brother, Alan Crowell; and a
sister, Viola Mowry. Survivors: His wife, the former Fernande Grippon; two
sons, Joey J. Crowell and his fiancee' Debbie Herringshaw of Dolgeville, and
Noel E. Crowell and Jeanne Tyson of Nags Head, NC; three daughters and
sons-in-law, Josette and John Hildreth of Canastota, Joanne and David Gullerat
of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and Luanne March and her fiance, Fran Sedar of
Watertown; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Martha Crowell of Milton,
FL; a sister, Frances Lockerby of Cummings, GA; nine grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota.
The Rev. William M. Wilcox of the Fyler Community Church will officiate.
Burial, Whitelaw Cemetery. Calling hours, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home, 201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: American Diabetes
Association - CNY Chapter, 1508 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502, or the
Alzheimer's Association, 441 West Kirpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. J.
HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

DeBottis Krahl Rowe, Pearl Louise Allen   
DeBottis Krahl Rowe April 5, 2005 Pearl Louise Allen DeBottis Krahl Rowe, born
August 17, 1914, in Buffalo, NY, and longtime resident of Cazenovia, died
April 5 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. She was predeceased by
three husbands, Joseph DeBottis, Julius Krahl and John Rowe, also by a son
David DeBottis. She is survived by her children, Warren Lincoln of Nashville,
TN, Anthony (Ruth) DeBottis of Enfield, CT, Judith Cook of Hamilton, VA,
DeEtte (Gerald) DeBottis Church of Phoenix, AZ, Dawn DeBottis Eaton of
Cazenovia, Joseph (Lauretta) DeBottis of Groton, NY, Christine (Gerald)
DeBottis Ladd of DeRuyter, Julius Krahl of Jordon, Thane Vince (Jacqueline)
Krahl of Bridgeport; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all very much
loved. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Tait Funeral
Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. Spring burial will be in Tully
Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Georgtown United Methodist
Church, Rte. 26, Georgtown, NY 13052. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Emanuel, Julie M.   
April 3, 2005 Julie M. Emanuel, 63, went home to be with the Lord Sunday at
Crouse Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Syracuse and was a
life resident of Syracuse. She retired from Syracuse University after 19
years. Julie lived a full life,she loved her family and the Lord. Predeceased
by her husband, Willie L. Emanuel in 2003. Survivors: sons, Michael (Sherry)
Washington, William Leon Emanuel, Thomas (Hana) Emanuel; daughters, Kim
Boatman Emanuel and Janice (Donyelle) McClain, all of Syracuse; brothers,
Louis Washington of Seattle, Washington, Anthony and Thomas Washington, both
of Syracuse; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; a very special aunt,
Minnie Hixson of Syracuse; a very special niece, Deborah Person of
Schenectady, NY; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services private.
The family will receive family and friends at 3 p.m Thursday at the American
Legion Pulaski Post 1650, 1604 Burnet Ave., Syracuse Dignity FARONE & SON
FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Farrell, Helen J.   
March 28, 2005 Helen J. Farrell, 79, of Bronx, NY, died March 28 at Kings
Harbor Multicare Center after an extended illness. Miss Farrell was a graduate
of St. Lawrence University. For many years she was employed as a Social Worker
and teacher in Syracuse, San Francisco, and Boston. In Washington she was
employed by the National Symphony. In Syracuse she volunteered at the Bishop
Foery Foundation. Helen is predeceased by her parents, Jane and John Farrell;
and a brother, James. Survivors: two sisters, Janet Royal of Birmingham, MI
and Jane King of Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews. Services: 12 p.m.
Friday, April 8 at Holy Cross Church, Dewitt followed by burial in St. Mary's
Cemetery. Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Felt, Shirley S.   
April 5, 2005 Shirley S. Felt, 90, of Oneida Castle, died Tuesday, April 5,
2005. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday from the First
Presbyterian Church, Oneida. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are
under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Fennell, Mable L.   
April 3, 2005 Mable L. Fennell, 77, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Sunday
at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was a
member of Southern Missionary Baptist Church, Garden of Eden Chapter 38 Order
of the East-ern Star, American Legion Dunbar Post 1642, and the N.C.O.N.W.,
Syracuse Chapter. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Tina and
Jacqueline Harrell (James V.), both of Syracuse; two sons, Gary Hall of
Fayetteville and Brian Hall (Shari) of Syracuse; two sisters, Chauncey Garcia
(Angelo) and Mildred Cross, both of Canastota, N.Y.; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at noon at Southern Missionary
Baptist Church, 3143 Midland Ave. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Garland Bros.
Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Garcy, Christine P.   
April 3, 2005 Christine P. Garcy was born May 13, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan,
where she met and married the man she loved, Gerald Garcy of Buffalo, New
York. Being of adventurous spirit, she accompanied her husband to Buffalo,
built a home in Orchard Park, and later settled in Liverpool, where she raised
and educated her children, Neil and Bruce. Always one to try new things, she
camped, skied and traveled with her husband and children. When her husband
learned to fly, as in life, she was his co-pilot supporting and helping him
navigate new skies and new adventures. She loved long walks, cooking, a good
read, and boating on the St. Lawrence River. She was returning from Florida
when she passed away. Christine is now joined with her loving husband of 45
years who passed in 1996. She deeply loved and took great pride in her two
sons, Neil and Bruce, who survive her; their wives, Connie and Gina; and her
grandchildren, Benjamin and Gabriella. Her passing will sadden all who knew
her including her sister Betty Kolfage, brother-in-law Roger Kolfage, brothers
Ted and Gerald Fischer, her aunt Doris Rogers, as well as nieces and nephews.
Christine was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Clayton. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the St. Mary's Church Building Fund, Clayton, NY
13624. Services will be 9:15 a.m. Friday from the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers
Corners with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. in Christ The
King Church, Liverpool. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7,
at the funeral home, 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville. She will rest beside her
husband at St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Hadlow, Elmer George   
April 4, 2005 Elmer George Hadlow, 89, of Oswego, passed away Monday, April 4,
2005 at The Manor at Seneca Hill. Elmer was born in Oswego, the son of the
late George and Grace (Wiles) Hadlow. He managed the college bookstore at SUNY
Oswego for 17years and retired as an accountant from their Auxiliary Services.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, was an avid sports fan and charter
member of the Oswego Snowbelters Chorus and various barbershop quartets for
over 40 years. Surviving is a loving friend and the mother of his children,
Yvonne Hadlow; three daughters, Jeanne (Robert) Coad of Oswego, Jill (David)
Sterio of Oswego, Jacalyn (John) Balek of Oswego; one son, Thomas A. Hadlow of
Oswego; one brother, George (Jane) Hadlow of Lowville; ten grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a
daughter, Julie Taormina; and sister, Doris Phillips. A memorial service will
be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2005 at the Church of Resurrection,
120 West Fifth Street, Oswego. Contributions may be made to the Elmer G.
Hadlow Memorial Music Scholarship, c/o Shane Stepien, 351 West Fifth Street,
Oswego, NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Ingerson, June S.   
April 5, 2005 June S. Ingerson, 77, of Fulton, passed away Tuesday. She was a
past employee of Nestles in Fulton. Survivors include her husband of 28 years,
Robert Ingerson; two daughters, Ede Coe of Fulton, Susan Sychtysz of Surprize,
Arizona; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Harter Funeral Home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico.
Burial will be in Roosevelt Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will
be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Lindsay, Norman J.
April 4, 2005 Mr. Norman J. Lindsay died on April 4, 2005, at Compassionate
Care Hospice, Dover, NJ. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on March 13, 1949.
He graduated Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, in 1973 with a
bachelor's degree in business. He worked as a salesman for Schiffenhaus
Packaging in Newark, NJ, for eight years. He was a Sparta resident for 22
years. Beloved husband of Brenda McFarland Lindsay; devoted father of Nicole
Spetrino of Bristow, VA, Timothy Lindsay of Sparta, and Bryan Lindsay of
Sparta; brother of Robert Lindsay and his wife Sheila, Danielle Veator and her
husband Donald, and Denise Lazarski and her husband Frank, all of Syracuse,
and Jodi Truman and her husband David of Wilmington, NC; beloved son of
Georgette and Francis Lindsay of Syracuse; and grandfather of Corinne
Spetrino. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First
Presbyterian Church of Sparta, 32 Main St., Sparta, NJ. Interment will follow
at Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goble
Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Marchetti, Robert P.   
April 4, 2005 Memorial services for Robert P. Marchetti, who passed away on
Monday, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Agatha's Church, Canastota.
There will be no calling hours. View obituary and send condolence at
www.ironsidefuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Marshall, Linda Dows   
April 4, 2005 Linda Dows Marshall, 74, of Cazenovia, died on April 4, 2005 at
Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. She was the daughter of the late George Stevenson
Marshall and the late Marjorie Stebbins Marshall. She was a graduate of the
National Cathedral School in Washington, DC, and Wheaton College in Norton,
MA. Linda was a biochemist with SUNY Upstate Medical University for many years
and she retired in 1993. She was in the Syracuse Chorale and the choir at St.
Peter's Church in Cazenovia. She was a long-term Dispatcher at CAVAC and a
volunteer worker at The Key. Linda and her good friend, Carol Strong, raised
dogs and successfully showed them in the U.S. and internationally. Linda is
survived by her close friend, Carol A. Strong; a brother, J. Rush (Ann)
Marshall; a nephew, Alfred L. (Elaine) Marshall; a niece, Linda M. (Nathaniel)
Dain; three grandnephews and a grandniece. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Take the Lead, PO Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601. The funeral
will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Cazenovia at 11 a.m. on
Friday, April 8. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are being made
by the Richard F. Ayer Funeral Homes, Cazenovia, NY 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Masciantonio, Rose Ferrante   
March 30, 2005 Rose Ferrante Masciantonio, 91, of California, formerly of
Solvay, passed away Wednesday, March 30 in California. She was predeceased by
her husband of 42 years, Joseph Ferrante in 1974; and her husband of 17 years,
Nicholas Masciantonioin 1994; a sister, Roswin; and a brother, Charles.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald (Sharon) Ferrante, of California and Kenneth
(Karen) Ferrante, of N. Syracuse; a brother, Joseph (Dee) Lalla, of Arizona; a
sister, Ann (Aldo) Salvagni, of Solvay; six grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Services will be conducted at 8:45 a.m. Friday in Bagozzi Twins
Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral mass will
be celebrated. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are from 4
to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. Dignity
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond
Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Molnar, Dulyse G.   
April 4, 2004 Dulyse G. Molnar, 84, a resident of 7095 State Rt. 104, in the
Town of Oswego, died Monday, at the Oswego Hospital. Mrs. Molnar was born in
Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Leon and Elizabeth (LaPrade) Giroux.
She moved to Massena at the age of 3, and had lived in Oswego since 1969. She
was the wife of the late Steve Molnar, who died in 2001. Mrs. Molnar was a
communicant of St. Mary's Church. She is survived by two daughters, Betty
Jeanne (Richard) Reno of Hector, and Carol (William R.) Foley of Oswego; a
son, Robert (Mary Kay) Molnar of Tully; three brothers, Harry Giroux of
Massena, Albert Giroux of Georgia, and Roland Giroux of Syracuse; a sister,
Lorraine Schiff of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Jennifer Molnar,
Michael Foley, Brian Molnar, Andrea Foley, and Laura Foley; and many nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the
Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, and at 11 in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in
Visitation Cemetery in Norfolk, NY. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7
p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home, 112 East Second St., Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

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 4/6/2005.

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 4/6/2005.

Owen, Charles A.
April 3, 2005 Charles A. Owen, 94, formerly of Augustus St., Auburn, New York,
died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Mr. Owen was born on
December 2, 1910, in Auburn, to the late Henry and Maud Merritt Owen, and has
been a lifetime resident of Auburn. He was the former president of the Charles
H. Sagar Co., Inc./Rexall Drug Store in Auburn, and he was a member of Saint
Luke's United Church of Christ for over 50 years where he served as a
financial officer. He was also a former member of the Auburn Chamber of
Commerce. Surviving him is one daughter, Marilyn S. Stregiel and her husband
Norman of Skaneateles, NY; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Owen Stregiel and his
wife Heidi of Syracuse, NY, Kristine R. Strodel and her husband James of
Davidson, NC, Todd A. Stregiel of Philadelphia, PA; three great-grandchildren,
Carter Owen Stregiel, Merritt Sophia Strodel and Mayella DuBois Strodel. Mr.
Owen was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Guse Owen who died in 1973, and two
brothers, Arthur B. Owen and G. Merritt Owen, and one sister, Marion Owen
Gannon. Friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 7, 2005, from 1 to 2
p.m. at the Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St. in Auburn. A funeral home service
will be held immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. with the Reverend
Pamela D. Anderegg officiating. Interment will be at Fort Hill Cemetery,
Auburn, New York. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to
Saint Luke's United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 25 Seminary Ave., Auburn,
NY 13021, or to Meals on Wheels, 8-10 Hulbert Street, Auburn, NY 13021, in
memory of Mr. Owen.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/6/2005.

Pullen, Elizabeth R.   
April 4, 2005 Elizabeth R. Pullen, 86, formerly of Fulton, died Monday at St.
Luke's Health Service in Oswego. A native of Scriba, she had resided there
most of her life before moving to Fulton in 1978. Mrs. Pullen retired in 1983
from Sealright Company in Fulton where she had worked from 1942-1983. She was
a communicant of The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Fulton. Surviving
are a daughter, Norine M. Borrow of Palm Harbor, FL; two grandsons, David J.
Borrow of Florida and John R. Borrow of Mississippi. Funeral services will be
held 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial at St. Peter's
Cemetery, Oswego. A calling hour will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral
home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
Catholic Charities, 365 West First Street, Fulton, NY, 13069. Foster Funeral
Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
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Ratcliff, Mary Lou   
March 27, 2005 Mary Lou Ratcliff, 79 year old resident of Rogers, Arkansas,
died March 27, 2005, at Beverly Healthcare Nursing Home in Rogers, Arkansas.
Born November 5, 1925, in Cleveland, Tennessee, she was the daughter of
Charlie Faye Henson and Sallie Frazier Henson. She was an executive secretary
for Carrier Air Conditioning Company in Syracuse, New York, prior to moving to
northwest Arkansas in 1990. She was an antique doll collector and dealer and
was a well known authority and lecturer on Rose O'Neill and Kewpie Dolls. Mary
Lou was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bentonville, Arkansas. She
married Edwin Ratcliff on August 22, 1964. She was preceded in death by her
husband Edwin, February 23, 2004, and one sister, Nellie Henson Pafford.
Survivors include two sisters, Jimmie Sue Fish of Richmond, Virginia, and
Joyce Mundy Bragg of Richmond, Virginia; one stepson, Rick Ratcliff of
Maryland; one stepdaughter, Kathy Patterson of Gentry, Arkansas; and three
nieces and one nephew. Graveside services were held 3 p.m., Friday, April 1,
2005, at Fairmount Cemetery, near Gentry, Arkansas, with Rev. Roger Robins
officiating. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs,
Arkansas.
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Scro, Charles J.
April 4, 2005 Charles J. Scro, of Syracuse, passed away Monday with his family
at his side. He was born in Auburn, NY, and was a graduate of Union-Endicott
High School and Syracuse University College of Engineering. He was a Navy
veteran of WWII. Charles was a partner and officer with Darling Ice Cream Co.,
Inc. He was an ARC Committee member and the NYS ARC Man of the Year. Charles
will be a 2005 recipient (posthumously) of Syracuse University's Family
Pioneer Award. He was a member and past president of the Italian American
Athletic Club. He was predeceased by his father, Salvatore Scro. He is
survived by his wife, Josephine Acquisto Scro; two sons, Salvatore (Tori) Scro
of Syracuse, Mark and daughter-in-law Mary Scro of Delmar, NY; two
grandchildren, Abigail and Austin Scro; his mother, Mary J. Scro of Syracuse;
three brothers, Vincent A. (Arcangela) Scro of Va., Anthony S. (Mattia) Scro
of Syracuse and Joseph F. (Rose) Scro of Baldwinsville; three sisters, Rosalie
DiGregorio of Fla., Mary Rose (Joseph) Zambri of Long Island and Josephine
(Ralph) Torrillo of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and at
10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, on Thursday from 3 to
7 p.m. Donations may be made to ARC, 600 Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204,
and/or to ENABLE, 1603 Court St., Syracuse, NY 13208. Dignity PIRRO & SONS
FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
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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
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Sparks, Charles E.   
April 2, 2005 Charles E. Sparks, 71, of E. Colvin St., went home to be with
the Lord, Saturday at Crouse Hospital. He was a member of Gospel Temple Church
of God in Christ. He formerly worked at New Venture Gear and was the owner
ofSparky's Restaurant. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He leaves to
cherish his memory his wife of 46 years, Ella of Syracuse; two daughters,
Major Bridget E. Little (Peter) of Seoul, Korea and Yarvetta S. Singleton
(Billy) of Hinesville, GA; three sons, Keith, Kennedy (Vanessa) and Kalvin all
of Syracuse; two sisters, Norma Robinson and Marva J. Sparks both of Syracuse;
20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Thursday 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ, 571 Oakwood Ave. with
funeral services following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Onondaga County
Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and
Operated 475-0285
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Steinbacher, William R.
April 5, 2005 William R. Steinbacher, 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully
Tuesday. Mr. Steinbacher was born in Buffalo, NY, and was a resident of
Syracuse most of his life. He was a carpenter for 34 years retiring 1976, and
was a member of the Carpen-ters Union Local 12 (747). Mr. Steinbacher was
predeceased by his wife, Nellie 1981 and daughter, June Longtin-Abbey. Mr.
Steinbacher is survived by his daughter, Shirl (Fred) Munger of Syracuse; two
granddaughters; a great-grandson and great-granddaughter; several nieces and
nephews. Services: Friday 10:30 a.m. at Hollis Funeral Home. Calling hours
Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery,
Geddes. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Steinbacher's daughter to
Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL
HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
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Stoyan Sr., George "Bill"   
April 5, 2005 George "Bill" Stoyan Sr., 84, of Fairmount, died Tuesday at
Community General Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a
graduate of Vocational High School. Bill was employed by MCL Industries for 20
years. He was also for-merly employed by A-1 Music. He was an Army veteran of
WW II and a communicant of Holy Family Church. Surviving are his wife of 61
years, the former Marjorie Doyle, of Fairmount; daughter, Sharon (George)
Petty of Fairmount; son, George (Susan) Stoyan Jr. of Liverpool; five
grandchildren; five great-grandsons; four sisters and four nephews. Services
will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St.,
Camillus, and at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church where a funeral Mass will be
celebrated. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to Holy Family Church Food Pantry, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY
13219. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the
Service"TM
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Williams, Russell S.   
April 5, 2005 Russell S. Williams, 79, of 112 Rebeca St., North Syracuse, NY,
died Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the
late Russell P. and the late Jennie (Seebier) Williams. He served in the Navy
during World War II.He was employed by Metropolitan Insurance for over 20
years and retired from the Town of Salina. Survived by one daughter, Laurie
Williams of North Syracuse, NY; and one son, R. Phillip Williams of Rochester,
NY; one brother, Robert D. Williams of Baldwinsville, NY; five grandchildren;
one great-grandchild. Friends may call Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at
Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rt 11), North
Syracuse, NY. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Funeral
Home. Interment will be in North Syracuse Cemetery, North Syracuse. In lieu of
flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Hospice of CNY.
SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
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