OBITS: The Post-Standard 14 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 Ahearn, Harry T. March 20, 2005 Graveside services for Harry T. Ahearn, 41, of Kirkville, who died March 20 will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Kirkville Cemetery. Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home has charge of arranagements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. 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 4/14/2005. Barnes Jr., Arthur E. April 12, 2005 Arthur E. Barnes Jr., 76, of Syracuse, and formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and worked for St. Vincent De Paul Church in Syracuse for 30 years. Arthur devoted his life to God, church, community and family. Survivors: sister, Betty Corrigan of Chittenango; brother, Ronald Barnes of Syracuse; many nieces and nephews. Calling hours Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. at Traub Funeral Home, 7975 Rte. 31. Prayer service Friday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Arthur's funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Contributions: St. Francis of Assisi food pantry in Art's memory. Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Bridgeport, NY Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Barnes, Maleda H. April 7, 2005 Maleda H. Barnes, 89, of DeRuyter, passed away April 7. She was born in Bristol, Conn. Mrs. Barnes had worked at Southern New England Telephone Company and assisted her late husband Cedric on their dairy farm. She was a member of the Cuyler United Methodist Church. She enjoyed making braided rugs and quilts. Surviving: daughters, Cheryl Parker of Truxton and Joyce Perillo of Cortland; her son, Cedric Jr. of DeRuyter; sister, Bertha Helming of Springfield, Mass.; brothers, Arthur Helming of Bristol, Conn. and William Helming of Terryville, Conn.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services Friday at 1 p.m. at the Cuyler United Methodist Church in Cuyler. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. Calling hours will be Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Contributions: Cuyler United Methodist Church. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Benson, Martha Searle April 9, 2005 Martha Searle Benson, 98, formerly of Fayetteville, died at her home in Tavares, FL. She was born November 25, 1906, in Fayetteville, and a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. She was the first woman to work in the Fayetteville Post Of-fice. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Benson. Survivors: a nephew, James Searle of Richmond, VA; nieces, Catherine Quilty of East Syracuse and Katy Floyd of Vail, CO; several grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fayetteville. A calling hour will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: Immaculate Conception School, 400 Salt Springs St., Fayetteville, NY 13066. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Bilbe, Mary A. April 10, 2005 Mary A. Bilbe, age 95, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday at the Iroquois Nursing Home. She was born in Syracuse and was a volunteer for Foster Grandparents in Florida and Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. She is survived by her son, Thomas J. Crandall of East Syracuse and her daughter-in-law, Arlene Crandall of East Syracuse; also several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in Valley Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Bouchard, George E. April 12, 2005 George E. Bouchard, 82, of Oswego, died Tuesday. Survived by three daughters, Thersa Fenney, Elaine Bouchard and Michele Bouchard; two sons, G. Michael and Jason Bouchard. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday from St. Mary's Church. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dowdle Funeral Home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Bunnell, Robert W. April 12, 2005 Robert W. Bunnell, 81, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Auburn. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South St., Auburn, NY. Contributions: Christian Children's Fund. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. DeFio, Rose April 13, 2005 Rose Previtire DeFio, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at University Hospital. She was born in Sicily, Italy, and has been a resident of Syracuse since 1986. Rose retired from Pennfield Manufacturing after 10 years and was a communicant of Our Lady of Pompei Church. Her husband, Joseph DeFio died in 1986. Survivors: her daughters, Rosemary H. Wilson of Lafayette, Janet A. Gauris of Syracuse, JoAnn Meyer of Little Rock, Arkansas; brother, Sam Previtire of Syracuse; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday 10 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4 to 8 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 4/14/2005. Diana, Ralph N. April 12, 2005 Ralph N. Diana, 79, of Sebastian, FL, died on April 12, 2005 at Sebastian River Medical Center. Mr. Diana was born on January 20, 1962 in Syracuse, NY and had lived in Sebastian for over 16 years, moving here from his birthplace. He was a Purchasing Agent for Babbitt Bearings. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Elks Club, Polish American Club and the Italian American Club of Sebastian. Ralph is survived by his wife, Dottie of 15 years; his daughter, Donna Chadwick of Las Vegas, NV; his son, Jim Diana of Charlotte, NC; his stepdaughters, Shirley Larson of Del Ray, FL and Carolyn Duffy of West Palm Beach, FL; his brother, Tony Diana of Syracuse, NY; sister, Pat Varre, of Syracuse, NY; five grandchildren, Stefanie Wacker, John Diana, William Diana, Paul David Larson, Pamela Burns; and one great-grandchild, Jenna Larson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline in 1989. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3375 20th Street, #100, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian. A reception will follow at the Sebastian Elks Lodge. Arrangements by Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian, FL. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Dudden, Stanley H. April 11, 2005 Stanley H. Dudden, 88, of Fairmount, passed away Monday at home. He retired from Rollway Bearing after 40 years. He was also an Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary; two daughters, Judy (Ron) Wilson and Cinda Shupe; three granddaughters, Holly Clifton, Kimberly Shupe, Sherrie Shupe; two grandsons, Donald Clifton and Christopher Shupe. Services: There will be no calling hours. Services were held privately and burial took place in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles. A contribution may be made in lieu of flowers to The Samaritan Center, St. Paul's Cathedral. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Foster, Bradley and Wendy Bradley Foster April 10, 2005 Bradley, 36, and Wendy, 37 (Baity) Foster of Aurelius, died Sunday, April 10, 2005. Survivors: daughters, Meagan and Sara. Services: Saturday 11 a.m. St. Peter & John Church. Calling hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Donations: Meagan and Sara Foster Trust Fund c/o Aurelius Fire Dept., 6320 Half Acre Rd., Auburn. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Godfrey, Alice Mae April 12, 2005 Alice Mae Godfrey, 79, of Hubbardsville, NY, died Tuesday. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, with burial in Poolville Cemetery. Visitation: Monday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Contributions: Multiple Sclerosis Resources of Central NY, in memory of John McMullen, PO Box 237, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Guida, Irma C. Fortunato April 12, 2005 Irma Colonna Fortunato Guida, 84, passed on to her eternal reward peacefully surrounded by her beloved children, at Crouse Hospital on Tuesday. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent in 1997. Irma is survived by her adoring chil-dren, Norma (Brian) Mingolelli, Oscar (Marylynn) Guida, Rev. Amedeo Guida, Rita (Joe) Anastas, William (Patricia) Guida, Rudy Guida; and her 15 grandchildren. She was our devoted mother, a woman of great faith with a deep devotion to prayer, which inspired all who came in contact with her. "Mamma we love you! You'll be greatly missed!" Irma was a descendent of the great noble Colonna family of Rome, Italy and was one of 18 children. She came to America in 1969 with her husband and children, from Montecorvino Rovella (SA) Italy. Services will be 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Tindall Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church where a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by her son, Rev. Amedeo Guida. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Haines, DeLee A. April 12, 2005 DeLee A. Haines, 76, of DeRuyter, died Tuesday at University Hospital. Born in DeRuyter, he retired after 50 years as a brakeman from Penn Railroad in 1968. His wife Shirley died in 2000. Survivors: one daughter, Linda Haines of E. Syracuse; one son, Michael of E. Syracuse; one grandchild; one great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Forani & Cline Funeral Home. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 206 Kinne St., E. Syracuse. Contributions: SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Syracuse, NY 13211. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Haynes, Richard C. "Dick" April 13, 2005 Richard C. "Dick" Haynes, 62, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at University Hospital. He was a native and life resident of Syracuse. Dick retired in 1995 after 33 years of employment at Syroco. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyedpainting and freehand drawing. Survivors include his daughters, Patricia A. Alex of Syracuse, Tracy B. Heath (Robert) of Liverpool; his sons, Mark R. and Tobin both of Syracuse; his longtime companion, Doreen A. Franklin; and his five grandchildren. Calling hours will be Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd. Syracuse. Services will be Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions 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 4/14/2005. Hoelscher, Kurt L. March 4, 2005 Kurt Leonard Hoelscher, 33, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Syracuse, entered unto rest on Friday, March 4, 2005. Kurt was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, NC, and attended col-lege in Syracuse and Los Angeles. Kurt served in the Navy from 1990-1994. At the time of his death he was a freelance film editor in California. Kurt was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Kenneth K. Hoelscher of Manlius in 1999. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruby) Hoelscher of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Kirsten Mallore and husband Jim of Atlanta, GA, and Karenann Makhuli and husband Michael of Raleigh, NC; and two nephews, Zachary William and Maximus Kenneth Mallore of Atlanta, GA. In addition to his family, he is survived by many close friends in Los Angeles, Boston, Syracuse and New York City. Memorial Services: A gathering for Kurt's friends will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005. For details, please send an email inquiry to KurtandChance@hotmail.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Friends for Pets Foundation in Santa Monica, CA, please contact Mike or Helen at 818-767-5919, in memory of Kurt and his beloved dog, Chance. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Lyga, Betty Cosgrove March 25, 2005 Betty Cosgrove Lyga, 76, of Cazenovia, NY, died March 25, 2005. Memorial Services Saturday, April 16, 2005, 11 a.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chittenango, NY. The Reverend David T. Andrews officiating. Arrangements by the Richard F. Ayer Funeral Homes, Cazenovia, NY 655-8101. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Magner, Viola December 25, 2004 Viola Magner, 103. Mrs. Magner was active with the Syracuse Camera Club and a member of Temple Society of Concord. Survived by daughters, Beatrice Magner and Lois Smith. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday. Friends may call 1:30 to 2 p.m. at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. birnbaum funeral service, inc. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Marlin, Catherine A. April 12, 2005 Catherine A. Marlin, 89, life resident of Liverpool, died Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, she retired in 1971 after 33 years with the Liverpool Post Office. She enjoyed fishing, bowling and watching golf. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl C., who died in 1996. She is survived by her son, Charles E. (Donna) Marlin of Liverpool; grandchildren, Richard (Cheryl) Marlin, Michelle (Ray) Montero, Kathryn Marlin and Kenda Lyons; great-grandchildren, Scott and Ryan Marlin. A funeral service will be held 9 a.m Saturday, April 16, 2005, in St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m Friday, April 15, 2005, at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to the Vera House, 2122 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse, NY 13224. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. McMullen, Nancy Lynn April 10, 2005 Nancy Lynn McMullen, 34, of 261 W. Borden Ave., departed this life Sunday, at Community General Hospital, after a sudden illness. Nancy leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Shanika McMullen and Kamisha Davis of Syracuse. Services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ, 571 Oakwood Ave. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at the church. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Mortin, Ralph O. April 12, 2005 Mr. Ralph O. Mortin, 77, Auburn, NY, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Kelly Mortin, Auburn; their son, John F. Mortin and his wife, Marcia, Manassas, VA; a brother, Donald Mortin, Melbourne, FL; a sister-in-law, Margaret Newman, Auburn; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 9 a.m. Saturday, Holy Family Church, Auburn, NY. Hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South Street, Auburn. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Northrup, Barbara G. April 13, 2005 Barbara G. Northrup, 78, a resident of Oswego, died Wednesday. Surviving are a daughter, Connie Roach of Oswego; a brother James of CA; and several grandchildren. Services are private. No calling hours. Arrangements by Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Nower, Willard C. April 12, 2005 Willard C. Nower, 86, of Bouckville, NY, died Tuesday. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Friday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, with burial in the Earlville Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday (today) from 6 to 9 p.m. Contributions: Bouckville United Methodist Church, Bouckville, NY 13310; or the Madison Ambulance Corp., Madison, NY 13402. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Palmer, William J. April 11, 2005 William J. Palmer, 65, of North Syracuse, died Monday at home. A life resident of the Syracuse area, Mr. Palmer was a truck driver and a member of Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and also was a mechanic for many years. He is survived by a son, Scott (Vicki); three daughters, Laurie (Mitch), Linda (Bruce) and Lisa (David); his mother, Eva Hains; a sister, Joan Hayes; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Partridge, Paul April 11, 2005 Paul Partridge, 58, of Apulia Station, a loving husband, father and grandfather died Monday at Community General Hospital. He retired in 2002 after 39 years as a labor crew leader with the Onondaga County Dept. of Transportation. He was an Ar-my veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of Apulia Methodist Church, a life member of Apulia Fire Company, a member of American Legion Fabius Chapter, an avid bowler, reaching both his personal goals of a perfect 300 game and a 711 three game series. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Paul is survived by his wife of 31 years, Penny; one daughter, Melissa Partridge of Tully; one son, Neil (Ruth) Harris of Hillsboro, OR; three sisters, Cindy Partridge of Oneida, Judy Cornwell of Manlius and Nancy Crouse of Camillus; two brothers, Fred Partridge of Fayetteville and Donnie Partridge of Genoa; one granddaughter, Samantha Partridge. Services: Friday, 1:30 p.m. in Apulia Methodist Church. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Fabius. Calling Hours: Today, 4 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette. Contributions: Apulia Fire Company, PO Box 96, Apulia Station, NY 13020 or Apulia Methodist Church, 6496 Route 80, Tully, NY 13159. Please light a candle in memory of Paul at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Plows, Myrtle M. April 9, 2005 Myrtle M. Plows, 89, of Brookfield, died Saturday. Funeral services will be held Thursday (today) at 1 p.m. at Brookfield First Baptist Church. Calling hours are 11 a.m. till service time at the church. The Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield has charge of the arrangements. Donations to the Brookfield First Baptist Church. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. 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 4/14/2005. Sansone, Beatrice J. April 13, 2005 Beatrice J. Sansone, 97, of Oneida, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005. Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday from St. Patrick's Church, Oneida. There are no public hours of visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Shashkina-Bormotova, Olga April 10, 2005 Olga Shashkina-Bormotova, of DeWitt, died Sunday at University Hospital. She is survived by two sons, Vadim and Valeriy. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home, 4901 Jamesville Rd. Funeral service will be private. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Skiles, Loren J. April 11, 2005 Loren J. Skiles, 80, of Mexico, NY, died Monday. He was born in Rossville, Indiana. He was a tool and die maker. He was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church and the men's club of the church. He was a member of the Mexico Lodge #136 F&AM; Mexico Chapter #135, Royal Arch Masons; Victoria Chapter #205, O.E.S.; the Edick-Hamlin Post #369 V.F.W., Mexico, NY; and the Stone-Davis Post #384, The American Legion, Mexico, NY. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps. Survivors: his wife of 22 years, the former J. Elyse Krauss; three sons, David Johnson of Caughdenoy, NY, Michael Skiles of Rushville, Indiana, Dan Van Dame of Churbusco, Indiana; four daughters, Jodeen Kramer of Indianapolis, Mona Masters of Cicero, Indiana, Karen Campbell of LaFayette, Indiana, Marlena Van Dame of Covington, Indiana; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005, from the Mexico United Methodist Church. Calling hours will be held at the church on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Masonic services and Eastern Star services will be held at the church just prior to the funeral services. Contributions: Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126; Office of the Aging, c/o Senior Meals Program, 70 Bunner St., Oswego, NY 13126; or the Loren J. Skiles Lay Mission Scholarship Fund, c/o Mexico United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in care of Harter Funeral Home, Mexico, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Snyder, Charles Marvin April 10, 2005 Charles Marvin Snyder, son of the late Howard Snyder and Erma (Holmes) Snyder, died at home Sunday night, April 10, He was a resident of North Scituate from 1969. Mr. Snyder was born in Oneonta, NY on August 25, 1926. He graduated fromCornell University and received a Masters Degree from Syracuse University. He taught physics and chemistry at Paul V. Moore High School in Central Square, NY from 1961 to 1968. Mr. Snyder served as a Programmer/Analyst and Director of Computer Services at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI from 1969 until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the North Scituate Baptist Church where he served as Financial Secretary for many years. Mr. Snyder is survived by his wife, Breta (House) Snyder; daughter, Sharon Burke of Warwick, RI; son, Stephen Snyder of Brookline, MA; and grandchildren, Denise and Madison Burke and Sarah and Benjamin Snyder. Funeral Services will be held in Oneonta, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Thibault, David A. April 11, 2005 David A. Thibault, of Rochester, formerly of Syracuse, died Monday. Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Anne Thibault. He is survived by his wife, Jerilynn; children, Amy (Don) Martone, Andrew (Natasha) Thibault, of Rochester, and Lisa (John) Henderson of San Diego; grandchildren, Kirstie, Amanda, Adam, Sara, Brandon, Aaron and Max; sister, Jeanne (Phillip) Hensberry; mother-in-law, Susan Coffman. Friends may call at the funeral chapel (1031 Ridge Road) Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Prayer Service will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Entombment at White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels 1031 Ridge Road, Webster 872-6380 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Tyrrell, Patricia K. April 13, 2005 Patricia K. Tyrrell, 70, of Fulton, died Wednesday at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. She was born in McConnelsville, OH, and has been a resident of Fulton for most of her life. Mrs. Tyrrell was an avid collector and especially loved her Beanie Ba-bies. She also enjoyed working and gardening in greenhouses. She was predeceased by her sister Marybeth Baldwin and her brother John Lynn Price. Mrs. Tyrrell is survived by her husband of 24 years, Francis Tyrrell of Fulton; her eight children, Steven (Carline) Williams of MD, Phillip (Jeri) Williams of NE, Michael (Jackie) Williams of SC, John (Cherie) Williams of Fulton, David Tyrrell of Auburn, Laurie (Jan) Rupracht of Mexico, Sharon (Randy) Barnes of Central Square, and Diane Fisher of Syracuse; one brother, Richard (Gail) Price of PA; one sister, Ellen Rae (Roger) Baldwin of Cato; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Mark Kimpland. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be conducted Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. So., Fulton. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Vitale, Francis J. April 11, 2005 Francis J. Vitale, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Monday in Loretto. A life resident, he had served in the Air National Guard, and was an inspector with the Chrysler Corporation for 18 years. His father, Thomas D. Vitale died in 1997. He is survived by his mother, Angeline M. Testa Vitale of Syracuse; a sister, Virginia Vitale of Texas; a brother, Thomas Vitale of Syracuse; four nephews and several cousins. Private services will be conducted in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. There are no calling hours. No flowers please. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Wysochanski, Anna Hyrcza April 12, 2005 Anna Hyrcza Wysochanski, beloved mom and grandmother, 82, formerly of Solvay, died Tuesday at Community General Hospital. Born in Jamesville, she lived in Solvay since 1946. For the last two years she enjoyed her residence at The Hearth, James Street, Syracuse. Anna was employed by Onondaga Savings Bank for 15 years and was formerly employed by Carrier Corp. She was a member of Syracuse Rose Society, St. Michael's "R" Club and St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Church Choir. She was also a communicant of Ss. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church. Surviving are her son, Michael "Mickey" (Becky) Wysochanski of Solvay; daughter, Victoria "Tori" (Jim) Albright of Westvale; grandchildren, Trista (Scott) Phillipson, Sarah, Jimmy and Christian Albright; sisters, Rose Matysiak of FL and Alice Gillen of Westvale and brother, George Hyrcza of Front Royal, VA. Her husband, Alexander, died in 1996. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 11 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 401 Hamilton St., Syracuse. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Panakhida services will be at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, East Syracuse. Contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 290 Elwood Davis Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088 or to Rev. John J. Chupeck, St. Andrew's Camp, 401 Hamilton St., Syracuse, NY 13204. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/14/2005. Top of page Today's Syracuse Post Standard notices Questions about obituaries or Guest Books? Contact Legacy.com obituaries nationwide obituaries nationwide About Us | Help/Feedback | Advertise With Us Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement. Please read our Privacy Policy. 2003 Syracuse.com. All Rights Reserved.