OBITS: The Post-Standard 13 Apr 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Abbott, Blanche M.   
April 12, 2005 Blanche M. Abbott, 65, of 104 West Park Street, Canastota, died
Tuesday, at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica. Survivors: Her husband, James C.
Abbott; one daughter, Rebecca L. Orcutt of Canastota; one brother and
sister-in-law, James and Patricia Smith of Lutz, FL; three sisters, Edith
Lyons of Charleston, SC, Marguerite Rogers of Rome, and Evelyn Maurer of
Taberg; two grandchildren, Ariel Orcutt and Wyatt Orcutt; several nieces and
nephews; including a special niece and her husband, Linda and John Butler of
Oneida. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at New Beginnings Free
Methodist Church, Route 5, Wampsville. Burial, Clockville Cemetery. Calling
hours, Thursday (tomorrow) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J. Homer Ball
Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: Rebecca L.
Orcutt, 104 W. Park Street, Canastota, NY 13032, for an education fund for
Blanche's grandchildren. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Anderson, Roland F.   
March 24, 2005 Services for Mr. Anderson, 88, who died March 24 in
Hendersonville, N.C., will be this Saturday at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church,
DeWitt. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rolly is survived by his
wife Joann; a daughter Nancy Watt; two sons, Roland Jr. and Thomas; seven
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are with Sehl Burns Funeral Service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Bartolomeo, Antonio J.   
April 9, 2005 Antonio J. "Tony" Bartolomeo, 87, of Gold Canyon, AZ and
formerly of Camillus died Saturday. Born in Syracuse he worked as a Train
Engineer for Allied Chemical for over 30 years until his retirement in 1979.
He was former communicant of St. Joseph's Church. He was predeceased by his
wife, Carmella (Ridgeo) Bartolomeo in 1980. Survived by a daughter, Mary Ann
DeStefano; her husband, David; and three grandchildren, John, David, and
Jennifer of Arizona; a brother, Nicholas of Syracuse; and several nieces and
nephews. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home and
10:30 at St. Joseph's Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Calling
hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 10 Genesee Street,
Camillus. Internment in the Woodlawn Mausoleum. In lieu flowers, contributions
can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please sign the guestbook at
www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC. 672-3400
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Button, Charlotte   
April 11, 2005 Ina Charlotte (Chapman) Button, 88, of Camillus, died Monday.
Born in Camillus she graduated from Elbridge High School and worked for GTE
Sylvania for 25 years before retiring in 1981. She was a member of Camillus
First United Method-ist Church. Survived by two daughters, Maxine (Albert)
Russell of Liverpool and Jean (Gregory) Kopp of Onondaga Hill; seven
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m.
Friday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St., Camillus with services to follow
at 4 p.m. at Camillus First United Methodist Church. Burial in Elbridge Rural
Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers to Community General Hospital -
Hillside View Nursing, 4900 Broad Road Syracuse, NY 13215. Please sign the
guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC. 672-3400
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Cannellos, Robert J.
Tuesday's obituary notice for Robert J. Cannellos, who died April 10, 2005,
omitted several loving nieces, nephews and cousins from the list of survivors.
Arrangements by the Greenleaf Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Caruso, Robert D.   
April 9, 2005 Robert D. Caruso, 81, son of John and Ethel Caruso, died
Saturday at Rosewood. Survivors: sister, Jean Pelowook of Savoonga, AK.
Services: Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S.
Salina St., Syracuse. Burial: Loomis Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Day, Donald V. "Dinny"   
April 12, 2005 Donald "Dinny" V. Day, 84, of Auburn, NY, died in Auburn
Nursing Home. Survived by his wife, four daughters, and three grandchildren.
Visitation will be April 14, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Farrell's
Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. Services will be April 15, 2005,
at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

DeSantis, Henry   
April 9, 2005 Henry DeSantis, 85, of Central Square, passed away Saturday at
Crouse Hospital. Henry retired from Porter Cable Co. where he worked for 30
years. He was a WWII Army veteran stationed in Hawaii. Survivors: his sister,
Virginia (James) Donzella of Syracuse; nephews, James Donzella of California,
Robert Donzella of Stanton Island and Daniel Donzella of Syracuse; niece,
Kathleen Kotz of Syracuse; great-nephews, Chad and Matthew Donzella; his
longtime friend, Sandra Mattner of Central Square; several cousins. Funeral
services Thursday 8:45 a.m. at FARONE & Son and 9:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament
Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Dillworth II, John T. "Tom"   
April 10, 2005 John T. "Tom" Dillworth, II, 79, of West Monroe, died Sunday at
Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Paducah, KY, he had lived in the CNY area
most of his life and in West Monroe for the last 11 years. Mr. Dillworth was a
Truck Driver for 23 years withMatlack in Syracuse and was a member of the
Teamsters Local #317 in Syracuse. He was a WWII Navy Veteran serving on the
USS New Jersey, USS Alcor, and the USS Earl V. Johnson. Tom was predeceased by
two sons, Daniel and John III; and two brothers, Milton and Joe. Survivors
include his wife of 20 years, the former Elsie Miller; a daughter, Peggy Testa
of FL; a stepdaughter, Judy (Elston) Wallis of Mexico; two stepsons, Robert
(Joanne) Martin, Jr. of Brewerton and James (Bonnie) Townsend of FL; a
granddaughter, Alicia of AL; a grandson, John T. IV of LA; a
great-granddaughter, Ashley; a sister, Juanita Horning of Paducah, KY; a
half-sister, Bernice Gibbons of IL; and several other grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Calling Hours will be Thursday, April 14, 2005 from 10 to
11 a.m. with a service to follow at 11 a.m. at the Watson Funeral Home Inc.,
631 S. Main St., Central Square. Burial will take place in the Hillside
Cemetery, Central Square. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th
North St., Liverpool, N.Y. 13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Foster, John Herbert   
March 6, 2005 John Herbert Foster, formerly of Syracuse, died March 6 in
Charlotte, NC, of a heart attack. Survived by wife of 38 years, Sherry Foster;
son John H. Foster, III and his wife Denise of CA; granddaughter Lauren;
sister Delilah Fiumara; brother Ron Foster; several nieces, nephews. A
memorial service was held in Charlotte.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Gardner, Lucy A.   
April 11, 2005 Lucy Warren Gardner, 73, of S. Onondaga Rd., died peacefully
Monday at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Endwell, NY to Harold and
Madonna Warren and graduating from Union Endicott High School in 1949, she
moved to Otisco, NYwhere she started a new life with her husband, Stanley
Gardner on September 9, 1950. Initially she was employed by General Electric
at Electronics Park in Liverpool. Soon thereafter her many hobbies consumed
much of her time. Her first love, golf, rewarded her with league championships
for two consecutive years. She also spent much of her time as a Cub Scout den
mother, and was very involved with the Labrador Mountain Ski Club. Other
passions included spending time at the family camp in the Adirondack Mountains
and many years producing maple syrup. Lucy is survived by her husband of 54
years, Stanley Gardner; her three sons, Robert (Nancy) of Nedrow, Lenny (Kacy)
of Chittenango, Todd (Brenda) of South Onondaga; six grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren; her brothers, John Warren of Endicott and Marvin Warren
of Richland, NY. Calling hours will be held at Ballweg and Lunsford Funeral
Home, 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette, on Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8
p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, in St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, 2200 Valley Dr., Syracuse at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or the American Cancer
Society. Please light a candle in memory of Lucy at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Hogan, Keith E.
April 5, 2005 Keith E. Hogan, 68, of Syracuse, died on April 5, 2005, at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Born in Alexandria Bay, he graduated from Watertown High
School. He attended SUNY-ESF and served in the Air Force Reserves. He retired
from S+O Bus Line as a driver. He was a member of the American Legion
Tipperary Hill Post 1361. Survivors: three sisters, Muriel Palmer of Evans
Mills, Evelyn Crump of Dexter, and Shirley Doney of Clayton; several nieces
and nephews; an adopted son, Jerome O'Neill; and two adopted grandchildren,
Wayne Hogan O'Neill and Sarah Campbell O'Neill, all of East Syracuse. A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Collamer United Church,
Fly Rd., East Syracuse. No calling hours. Burial was private. Contributions
may be made to the American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Huntley, Marjorie L.   
April 8, 2005 Marjorie L. Huntley, 77, of Liverpool, formerly of Utica, passed
away Friday. Born in Avon, MA, she retired in 1991 from Barone, Howard and
Hilton CPA in Utica, and also worked as a secretary for Grace Episcopal
Church, Utica, and was ac-tive in the Altar Guild of Grace Episcopal and St.
Stephen's Church in New Hartford. She was predeceased by her husband Parker S.
Huntley on November 24, 2003, and her brother Vincent Napolitan. Surviving are
her sons, John (Sue) Huntley of Albany, David Huntley of Spokane, WA;
daughters, Jane (Mike) Reagan of Marcellus, Paula (Steve) Hillery of Syracuse,
Andrea (Kevin) Brown of Liverpool; brother, David (Donna) Napolitan of Live
Oak, FL; sisters, Janet Gaylor of Las Vegas, NV, Joan McPherson of Douglas,
MA, Virginia Mosher of Charlotte, NC, Barbara Vaughn of FL; sister-in-law,
Evelyn Napolitan of MA; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral
services 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. Interment
in Liverpool Cemetery. Calling hours 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Maurer Funeral
Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made to the Victoria &
Kaitlyn McPherson Memorial Fund, payable to American Express, % Jim McPherson,
54 Glenn St., Douglas, MA 01516. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Lawrence, Victoria L.   
April 10, 2005 Victoria L. Lawrence, 41, of Syracuse, passed away at Community
Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Syracuse and was a life
resident. Victoria was presently employed by the Onondaga County Sheriff
Department as a dep-uty sheriff for the past 17 years. Survivors: her mother,
Lorraine Lawrence-Jackson; stepfather, Ted Jackson; sisters, Yolanda D.
(Morgan) and Deb Lawrence; brothers, Robert and Keith (Mary) Lawrence; father,
John (Margaret) Huddleston; half sisters, Jonisha, Lonia and Renee; half
brothers, Darshell, Andres, Jermanie, Adrian and Rasheen; very special
companion, Tamika Williams; seven stepbrothers, Jerome, Stephen, Darell,
Charles, Henry, Tyrone and James; two stepsisters, Tedjla and Felicia; host of
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services: Calling hours
Thursday 12 to 2 p.m. with a service at 2 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Dignity FARONE
& SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

McGarry, Marie V.   
April 11, 2005 Marie Bench McGarry, 93, formerly of Syracuse, died Monday at
Community General Hospital. She retired from St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971 as
a Clerk Typist. She formerly worked for Syracuse Supply and Smith Corona
Typewriter. She was a communicant of St. James Church and its Altar Rosary
Society. She graduated from Vocational High School and Central City Business
Institute. She was a member of The Catholic Women's Club, The Legion of Mary,
a former Democratic Election Inspector and a former Girl Scout leader. Her
husband Charles Clement McGarry died in 1988. Surviving are her daughter,
Lillian Garrity of Burke, VA; a grandson, Christopher Garrity of Herndon, VA;
and three nephews. Services will be 9 a.m. Thursday in St. James Church.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Resurrection Mausoleum, DeWitt. Friends may call
4 to 6 p.m. today at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina
Street Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina
St., Syracuse, New York 13205. Please light a candle in memory of Marie at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Mento, Antonette Veschusio
April 11, 2005 Antonette Mento, 88, was ushered into heaven April 11, 2005.
She was born in Canastota, NY, and lived most of her life in East Syracuse.
Mrs. Mento owned and operated Nat's Beauty Shop for almost 20 years until she
retired in the 1970's. She loved the outdoors, knitting and most of all, her
family. Although she never had children of her own, she was a second mother to
her younger sisters and brother and to many of her nieces and nephews. Nat, as
she was known, was a member of Church of the Resurrection in East Syracuse.
She spent the last 14 years in Liverpool, living with her sister Betty, and
the last several weeks at Van Duyn Nursing Home. Nat was predeceased by her
loving husband of 49 years, Anthony (Tony) in 1984. Surviving: three sisters,
Anna (Warren) Donnely, Betty Colella of Liverpool, and Louise Grago of
Canastota; one brother, Anthony (Angie) Veschusio of Fla.; and many nieces and
nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Church of the Resurrection, Collamer.
Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, N. Manlius. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday
at Forani & Cline Funeral Home, 206 Kinne St., E. Syracuse. Contributions:
Church of the Resurrection Missions Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Mesmer, Robert W.   
April 10, 2005 Robert W. Mesmer, 74, of Largo, FL, and formerly of Bridgeport,
NY, died Sunday in Clearwater, FL. He graduated from St. Anthony's of Padua in
Syracuse in 1948. Bob retired from New Process Gear after 32 years of
employment. He was a life member of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Dept. He was
predeceased by his first wife, Mary Ann (Unz) Mesmer. Survivors: wife of 43
years, Irene Keba Mesmer; children, Mary Catherine (Tim) Giblin of FL, Robert
G. (Tina) Mesmer of Chittenango, John Peter (Christine) Mesmer of Liverpool,
and Tim Mesmer of NC; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many dear
friends. Calling hours Friday 6 to 9 p.m. at Traub Funeral Home, 7975 Rte 31.
Prayer service Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Bob's funeral Mass
will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Church. In lieu of flowers,
contributions: Tracy Mills Kidney Transplant Expenses, c/o family ministries,
7500 Ulmerton Rd., Suite 5, Largo, FL 33771, in Bob's memory. Traub Funeral
Home, Inc. Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

North, Betty Jane   
April 12, 2005 Betty Jane North, 80, a resident of, Oswego, passed away
Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at University Hospital, Syracuse. Born in Oswego, she
was the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Owens) Sinnamon. She was a
graduate of local schools and of Syracuse Memorial Hospital School of Nursing,
graduating in 1945. She was a registered nurse working for over 45 years,
retiring from Pontiac Nursing Home in 1988. She enjoyed knitting, mostly known
for her Christmas stockings, which she made for many years. She was a member
of Grace Lutheran Church. Surviving are one daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" and
David Gill of Oswego; her loving cousins, Marion Tovey of Oswego and Dr. David
Tovey of Ohio; two grandchildren, Corey and Casey Gill. Funeral services will
be held 10 a.m. Friday at Nelson Funeral Home. Calling 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home, 124 West Fifth St., Oswego. Burial in Riverside Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Olson, Allan James   
April 12, 2005 Allan James Olson, 57, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully
Tuesday after a brief illness. He retired in 2002 after 32 years teaching in
the Baldwinsville Central Schools. Allan was a 1965 graduate of Waterville
High School and a 1969 graduate of SUNY Oneonta. Allan was a member of St.
Michael's Lutheran Church, Camillus, and he was an active member in the
community. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Nancy A. Olson; daughter Jeanne
(Ben) Arnold; son Scott Olson; father Samuel Olson; brothers, Larry and
Clifford Olson; and grandsons, Jack and Ethan Arnold. Services will be 10 a.m.
Saturday in St. Michael's Lutheran Church, W. Genesee St., Camillus. Burial
will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the
Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St., Elbridge. Contributions may be made to St.
Michael's Lutheran Church or to the Allan J. Olson Scholarship Fund % of
Baldwinsville School District. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Pierson, John D. "Jack"
March 30, 2005 John D. "Jack" Pierson, 83, died Wednesday in Hudson, Florida.
A native of Syracuse, he lived most of his life in North Syracuse and wintered
in Florida. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps. In 1984, he
retired from Crucible Steel.Previously he had been an insurance adjuster for
North American and Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies. He was a member of
Memorial Lodge No. 648 F&AM, North Syracuse. He is predeceased by his wife of
over 50 years, the former Dorothy Murray on May 24, 1996 and by his son, John
M. Pierson in October of 1981. Surviving are a son, James M. (Connie) Pierson
of Cicero; five grandchildren, John P., JD, Kelly Lynn, Jo and Lisa; several
great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Henry James
(Shirley) Pierson of Florida. Services will be Friday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at
Fergerson Funeral Home with burial in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South
Main St., North Syracuse. Donations may be made to Cicero Volunteer Fire
Department, PO Box 1111, Cicero 13039-1111. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Pirro, David M.
April 8, 2005 David M. Pirro, 39, of Skaneateles, passed away unexpectedly
April 8 in Florida while playing golf, the sport he truly loved. He was a
graduate of Solvay High School and Lemoyne College. Dave was the owner and
president of Dave PirroFord, Inc., since 1991. Dave was a highly respected
auto dealer and was currently the Vice President of the Syracuse Automobile
Dealers Association. He was the Chairman of the SADA Auto Show and Charity
Preview Committee. Dave also served as a director of the Ford Dealers
Advertising Association. He was the recipient of the Ford Motor Company's
President's Award for a number of years in recognition of his outstanding
customer service. Dave was selfless in his commitment to his community. He was
Vice President of the Board of Directors of the CNY Chapter of the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, and chairman of its golf tournament. Dave had a zest for
life, a deep love for his family and thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of
competition. An avid gentleman golfer who played with children and
professionals alike, Dave also completed two NYC marathons. Survivors include
his beloved wife, Ellen M. Dephtereos Pirro; beautiful daughters, Jessica and
Emily Pirro; parents, Michael and Sue Pirro of Solvay; sisters, Michele Pirro
Bailey and her husband, Tom; Laurie Smiley and her husband, Bill; and brother,
Jeff Pirro and his wife, Lisa; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and
nieces. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Pirro
and Sons Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake Church in
Skaneateles. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles. Calling hours
will be Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St.,
Syracuse. Contributions: Please send to Key Bank (Skaneateles) payable to
Laurie Smiley for the benefit of Jessica and Emily Pirro or to CNY Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417
4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Rotunno, Rose Benza   
April 3, 2005 Rose Benza Rotunno, 81, died April 3, 2005, at Crouse Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband Augustine J. Rotunno on September 21, 1998,
and a son, "Augie" Rotunno on April 25, 1986. She is survived by two sons and
their wives, Andrew and Ann Rotunno of Liverpool, NY, and John and Elizabeth
Rotunno of Hopewell Junction, NY. Contributions in her name may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.
Ruckyj, Joseph
April 10, 2005 Joseph Ruckyj, 81, of Westvale, died Sunday at his home. He was
born in Yablenka, Ukraine. He retired from Carrier Corporation in 1988. Prior
to that he worked for Hygrade Meats for 11 years. He was a communicant of St.
John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, member of the Ukrainian National
Home, Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms of Ukraine, Ukrainian
National Association Branch 39 and the United Steelworkers Local 1277.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Katherine; two daughters, Olga Ruckyj of
Syracuse and Oksana (Bohdan) Koshikar of Pisgah Forest, NC; a son, Donald
(Kaye) Ruckyj of Onondaga Hill; a brother, Michael of Poland; four
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday 9:30
a.m. from the MACKO- VASSALLO FUNERAL HOME and 10 a.m. in the St. John the
Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home, 1609 W. Genesee St. Panakhyda services will be 7 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the Cathedral in Kiev, c/o the Eparchy of
Stamford, or the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Improvement
Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Sawyer, Lance J.   
April 10, 2005 Lance J. Sawyer, 40, of Sandy Creek, died Sunday. Survivors: a
son, Mathew Sawyer of Scriba; father and stepmother, James and Wendy Sawyer of
N. Syracuse; two sisters, Susette Sawyer and Melani Herron of Syracuse; two
brothers, Bentley Sawyer of Florida and Steven Sawyer of Bridgewater, NY.
Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Burial in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Sibson, Dorothy E.
April 11, 2005 Dorothy E. Sibson, lifelong resident of Syracuse, died Monday
at age 97. She was the daughter of Gordon Warren Stevens and Alice Esther
Williams, residents of this city, and the widow of Frederick William Sibson of
Onondaga Hill, who passed away in 1965. Her brother, Warren A. Stevens, star
Syracuse University quarterback in the late 1920's and early 1930', who went
on to become Director of Athletics at the University of Toronto, died in 1978
in Australia. Mrs. Sibson lived for nearly 65 years in Westvale. After her
husband's death in 1965, she worked at Flah's in Fairmount Fair, and in later
years volunteered at Community General Hospital. She is survived by her
daughter, Jill Sibson Holmes Russell of Yorktown, VA, and her husband Bill;
two grandsons, Scott A. Holmes and his wife Karen of Ringoes, NJ, and Steven
T. Holmes of Fairport; five great-grandchildren, Megan, Dylan, Kyle, Daniel
and Travis Holmes; and a nephew, Kevin S. Sibson of Onondaga Hill. She is also
survived by her friend, Debbie Beauchamp of Fulton, who devoted kind and
compassionate attention to her care and needs during the last 10 years of her
life. A Celebration of Life will be conducted by Rev. Ronnie Coy at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday at Tindall Funeral Home, 1921 West Genesee St., Syracuse. Burial will
follow in Oakwood Cemetery. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Smith, Carolyn F.   
April 11, 2005 Carolyn F. Smith, 67, of Fulton, passed away April 11, 2005.
She was born in Brantford, Canada. Carolyn retired from Container Corporation
of America in Fulton. She is survived by daughter, Deborah A. Hall; son, Gary
A. Smith; brother, William N. Hoyt; sister, Joan Holmes; three grandchildren,
Adele Hall, Thomas Hall and Brittney Smith all of Fulton; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Foster Funeral Home,
Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Spitler, Ruth Bratt   
April 8, 2005 Ruth B. Spitler, 93, North Syracuse. Bookkeeper for GE and Dr.
Gramsey. Husband, Leonard J. died 1967. Survived by sister-in-law, Barbara
Bratt; nieces and nephews including Marlene Burton, Ronnie Martin, Dawn
Rivers, Kenneth and Raymond Bratt. Services private. Arrangements by Fergerson
Funeral Home. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Susnock, Stephen
April 9, 2005 Stephen Susnock, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday. Born in
Pottsville, PA, he attended Solvay High School and was a rack maker for
General Motors until his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Stephen's
Church and served hiscountry with pride during WW II. Survivors: a daughter,
Marcia Hatherill of N. Syracuse; two sons, Brian of Lexington, MA. and David
of Bowling Green, KY; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a
great-great granddaughter. His wife, Helen, passed away in 1997. Services: 9
a.m. Thursday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at St.
Stephen's Church. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery Lakeland. Friends may call
on the family from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St.
Contributions: St. Stephen's Church, 305 N. Geddes St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Truax, Raymond W.
Monday's obituary notice for Raymond W. Truax, of Pompey, who died April 10,
2005, misspelled the name of his daughter-in-law, Debbie Truax. Also, Raymond
was born in Pennsylvania. Arrangements by the Hartwell Funeral Home, Tully,
NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Walts, Arlene D.   
April 10, 2005 Arlene D. Emmons Walts, 85, of Syracuse, died Sunday, April 10,
2005 at Iroquois Nursing Home after a short illness. Surviving Mrs. Walts are
her beloved son, David B. Walts of Nedrow; a brother, Marvin Emmons of
Syracuse; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be Thursday 1 p.m. April 14 at Gaynor-Maslyn Funeral Home. Burial services are
private. Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home, 1609
W. Genesee St. Contributions to Hospice of CNY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Watts Jr., Wayne Eric   
April 6, 2005 Wayne Eric "Lova" Watts, Jr., 24, went home to be with the Lord,
Wednesday. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne E. Watts, Sr. in
1997; and a sister, Marquita Watts in 2004. He leaves to cherish his memory
hismother and stepfather, Margaret A. and Shawn Gifford Sr.; one daughter,
Honesty Watt; one son, Wayne E. Watts, III; his companion, Monet Allen; four
sisters, Lakeisha Williams, Corinthia and Victoria Watts all of Syracuse and
Lawanda Watts of Auburn, NY; five brothers, Rondell Williams, Shawn Gifford
Jr., Kareem Woolford, Lamar Watts and Ratique Simmons all of Syracuse; his
paternal grandmother, Lottie Watts of Syracuse. Calling hours will be today 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Presbyterian Church, 112 W. Colvin St. with funeral
services following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros.
Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Wilson Sr., Gary R.   
April 11, 2005 Gary R. Wilson Sr., 60, of Canastota, died Monday, April 11,
2005. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday afrom the Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. There are no calling hours but friends and family
are invited to the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.

Zins, Luella Gillani "Joann"   
April 11, 2005 Luella (Brownrigg) Gillani Zins, 84, of Lakeland, passed away
Monday at Francis House. Born in Watertown, she lived in Syracuse most of her
life. Luella was an auditor for Chase Manhattan Bank in Syracuse from 1997 to
1999. A longtime pa-rishioner of St. Brigid and St. Joseph Church, she served
as a Eucharistic Minister, and was a member of its Young at Heart and Altar &
Rosary Society. She was predeceased by her husbands, Anthony Gillani and
Lester Zins; and a son, Ronald Gillani. Surviving are a daughter, Charlene
Berry, of Lakeland; a son, Richard Gillani, of Marcellus; a brother, Arthur
Brownrigg, of Tampa, FL; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday in St.
Brigid and St. Joseph Church, where a funeral mass will be celebrated. Burial
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions may
be made to St. Brigid and St. Joseph Church, 318 Herkimer St., Syracuse, NY
13204. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service
Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/13/2005.