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Brady, Judy Clisson   
April 13, 2005 Judy Clisson Brady, 63, died April 13, 2005, after a long
illness. Formerly of the Tipperary Hill neighborhood in Syracuse, she resided
in Inlet, NY She is survived by a son, Jack Brady of Syracuse; one grandson,
Sean Brady; two brothers, Jo-seph Clisson of North Carolina and Eugene Clisson
of Fulton; two sisters, Joan Schultz and Jane Rupracht, of Lady Lake, FL; and
several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday,
April 30, at The Tavern in Eagle Bay, NY. Judy, we love you higher than the
sky, bigger than the moon and all the stars! Contributions may be made to
Scleroderma Foundation, Tri-State Chapter, 62 Front Street, Binghamton, NY
13905. Hoare and Kiggins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Brainard, Richard B.   
April 15, 2005 Richard B. Brainard, 85, of Liverpool, died Friday at James
Square Nursing Home. Born in Walton, NY, Richard was employed with Oberdofer
Foundry for 40 years, before retiring in 1985. He married his high school
sweetheart, Norma Brooks,with whom he shared 48 years of marriage until she
passed in 1987. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Nancy-Beth, who died in
1945. He was a member of the United Auto Workers, a 15-year member of the
Moose Club and an avid New York Yankees fan. He is survived by a daughter,
Beverly Ward; four grandchildren: Richard Coyne, Betsy Pierik, Carrie (Dave)
Kreis and Nancy (Jim) Cymbryla; nine great-grandchildren: Melissa Homer,
Jessica Pierik, Tanya Pierik, Ashlee Coyne, Joe Popcun, Rebecca Sobolewski,
Jack Cymbryla, Nancy Kreis and Nick Kreis. Services will be held at 7 p.m.
Tuesday at New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Burial will be
private. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home, 705 North Main St. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a
message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Brennan, Robert G.   
April 15, 2005 Robert G. Brennan, 93, died Friday in Rome, NY. Funeral
services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main
St., Oneida, and 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church. Entombment will be in St.
Helena's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Tuesday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Bressette, Susan (Perrigo)
Bressette April 15, 2005 Susan Anne (Perrigo) Bressette, 60, of Boston Rd.,
Mattydale, passed away Friday at Francis House. A native of Hartford, CT, Mrs.
Bressette resided in the Liverpool and N. Syracuse areas for 16 years before
moving to Mattydale in 1986.She retired as a supervisor in 2002, after 30
years with the NYS Thruway Authority. She was a member of the Seneca Brats at
the Hejamada Campgrounds in Montezuma, and she attended Sacred Heart Church in
Cicero. Susan was predeceased by her husband Frederick in 2002 and is survived
by her daughter, Debra Strong of Cicero; a son, David Perrigo of Las Vegas;
her mother, Muriel Buerkley of E. Syracuse; a sister, Linda Buerkley of Hudson
Falls; five stepchildren; 18 grandchildren, including Rachel and Ryan Strong;
and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at
Krueger Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Friends may call
from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Road, Mattydale.
Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Krueger Funeral Home,
Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Buck, Clifford Donald   
April 11, 2005 Clifford Donald Buck, 69, of Syracuse, died April 11, 2005, at
home. A native of Utica and Syracuse resident for many years, "Buck" was
employed at both USA Courier, Inc., and Varsity Pizza on the S.U. Hill for
many years. There are no known survivors Funeral services are Tuesday at 11
a.m. at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling
hours are Monday, 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc.
900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Carvey Sr., Herbert F.   
April 13, 2005 Herbert F. Carvey Sr., 76, of Hannibal, died Wednesday.
Survivors: wife, Sally; daughters, Valencia and Lisa. Services: Wednesday 11
a.m. at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Calling hours 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Charles, James P.   
April 13, 2005 James P. Charles, 87, of Solvay, passed away Wednesday. Born in
Solvay, he was a graduate of Solvay High School. He served for four years with
the U.S. Army during WW II in the Pacific Theater. He had worked at Remington
Rand and Iroquois China and was an electrical engineer at Syracuse
Developmental Center for 34 years. He was a communicant of St. Charles of
Borromeo Church and he loved Corvettes and fast boats. Survivors: his wife of
58 years, Mary E. Rubado Charles; daughter, Linda J. and son-in-law Bill Veit
of Syracuse; two grandchildren, Nicole and Kelly Veit; sister, Eleanor Gronau
of Westvale; brothers, Angelo Charles of Solvay and Nicholas Charles of
Howlett Hill; several nieces and nephews. Services: Monday 9:30 a.m. at
Tindall Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial in
Greenlawn Cemetery, with military honors. Calling hours Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to the St. Charles Borromeo Church Food Pantry, 417 Orchard Rd.,
Syracuse, 13219. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Darby, Michael P.   
April 15, 2005 Michael P. Darby, 25, of Syracuse, died Friday, April 15, 2005,
in Syracuse. He was a life resident of the Syracuse area and worked as a truck
driver/warehouse worker at Holiday Ice in Syracuse. Survivors include his
fiancee, BobbiHarp; his mother and stepfather, Laurie and Tim VanTassel; a
daughter, Hannah Rose Darby; a brother, Tyler Billings; two sisters, Samantha
Billings and Zoe VanTassel, all of Syracuse; maternal grandparents, Larry and
Loretta Holden of West Monroe; and several aunts and uncles. Services will be
Wednesday, April 20, at 11 a.m. at Watson Funeral Home Inc., 631 S. Main St.,
Central Square, with burial in Union Settlement Cemetery, West Monroe. Calling
hours will be Tuesday, April 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Dardano DenDanto, Theresa "Terry"
Dardano DenDanto April 15, 2005 Theresa A. "Terry" Dardano DenDanto, 80, of
Liverpool, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in
Syracuse and grew up on the north side of Syracuse. She was a communicant of
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. There-sa was employed by Sweetheart Market as
a cashier for 50 years, retiring in 2002. She was predeceased by her husband
Vito DenDanto in 1974. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Nicholas V. (Linda) DenDanto of Liverpool; two loving grandsons, Anthony and
Mark DenDanto; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church. Burial will take place in Assumption Cemetery. Calling
hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 425 Beechwood
Ave., Liverpool, NY 13088. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Estes, JoAnne   
April 14, 2005 JoAnne Estes, 59, of Chester, VA (formerly JoAnne Adams of
Syracuse), departed this life peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2005. She was
born in the spring of 1946 in Watertown, NY, the daughter of an Italian
immigrant. JoAnne enjoyed life and was adored by not only her family but also
by her friends, co-workers and all who met her. She was legal assistant to Tom
Williamson at Williamson & LaVecchia in Richmond, VA, for the past 10 years.
She was a talented artist and decorator and a loving grandmother to her two
young grandsons, David Michael Rossi and Colin Garrick Auwarter. In addition
to her grandsons, JoAnne is survived by her children, Jennifer Rossi Auwarter
and Gabriel Bennedetto Rossi Jr.; and her husband of 14 years, Rodney Estes.
We will all miss her silly sense of humor, her contagious laugh and her warm
smile. A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, April 23, 2005,
commencing at 1 p.m. at St. Augustine's Parish in Richmond, VA. In lieu of
flowers, JoAnne requested any memorial donations be made in her memory to the
American Cancer Society, www.americancancersociety.org, or Massey Cancer Ctr.
The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation
Service of Chester, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Falise, Diane M.   
April 16, 2005 Diane M. Falise, 55, of 84 Castle Drive, Oswego, died Saturday
in Oswego Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Oswego and has been
a lifetime resident. Mrs. Falise was the executive director of Literacy
Volunteers of Oswego County. Mrs. Falise was an active volunteer, having
served as president and vice president in several children's organizations
throughout Oswego County, including Oswego Children's Board, Arts in the Park,
and co-chair of Harborfest Children's Parade for several years. Mrs. Falise is
survived by her husband, Michael J. Falise of Oswego; one son, Matthew
(Alexis) Falise of Ithaca; one daughter, Sarah (Michael) Masci of Charlotte,
NC; her parents, Matthew and Rose (Scaglione) Bush of Oswego; and her
grandson, Colin Masci; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services
will be Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., in St. Mary's Church, where a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Phillip Brockmyre. Burial will be in All
Saints Mausoleum. Calling hours will be Monday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Sugar and
Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 West Fourth St., Oswego. In lieu of flowers, the
family has requested contributions be made to Literacy Volunteers of Oswego
County, Inc., 100 East First St., Oswego, NY, or Oswego Hospital, 110 West
Sixth Street, Oswego, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Gates, H. Sterling   
April 14, 2005 H. Sterling Gates, 77, of 9911 Main St., Bradford, NY, passed
away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at his home. He was born January 31, 1928, in
the town of Orange, NY, to William A. and Sabrina Miller Gates. Sterling had
been retired for several years and had many interests including gardening,
hunting, carpentry and cabinetry work. Sterling was the oldest Boy Scout in
Bradford, NY. He is survived by his children: William S. Gates of Key West,
FL; David A. Gates of Bradford, NY; and Joanne Gates of Oswego, NY; four
grandchildren: Adrienne Gates of Tampa, FL; Austin Gates of New Orleans;
Timothy Markert and Anne Markert, both of Oswego; one great-grandson, Iann
Christopher Markert; several nieces and nephews; and many good friends in
Bradford and Baldwinsville area. He will be greatly missed by all. Sterling
was predeceased by his first wife, Anne Gates; his second wife, Kitty Gates;
and two brothers, Gerald and Donald Gates. A memorial service to celebrate
Sterling's life will be held at Bradford Baptist Church, Bradford, on Monday,
April 18, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford.
Arrangements handled by Seager-Jones Funeral Home, Bath.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Gatzke, Abbe   
April 14, 2005 Abbe Gatzke,49, of Cazenovia, died Thursday at her home. A
graduate of SUNY Cortland, Abbe was an avid golfer and a member of Cazenovia
Country Club. She will be remembered for her love of family, friends and golf.
She was predeceasedby her mother Roslyn in 1989. Survived by her husband
Peter; their daughters Meagan, Erika and Heather; their son Trevor; her father
Arthur (Barbara) Abrams; her sister Marla (Steve) Reznitsky; and her uncle
Herb Stahl. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Temple
Society of Concord, 910 Madison Street, Syracuse, 13210. Calling hour will be
Monday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Temple. Entombment will be in Temple
Society of Concord Mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of
flowers may be made to Temple Society of Concord in Abbe's name. Sisskind
Funeral Service LLC 3175 E. Genesee St. 4464848
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Gauthier, Catherine   
Gauthier April 14, 2004 Catherine J. Donovan Gauthier, 76, of 93 Frances St,
Auburn, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005. She was a lifelong Auburnian.
Surviving are her husband Paul R. Gauthier and their children Robert M., of
Cortland, Mark S., of Port Byron, Bernard T., of Auburn, Kathy Ellen
Gauthier-Barkley, of Cambridge; six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church, Auburn. Calling hours
Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South Street,
Auburn, NY. Memorials may be made to Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Drive, Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Harvey, Bruce Albert
April 8, 2005 Bruce A. Harvey, 57, of East Syracuse, passed away Friday
morning at the VA Medical Center. Born in Brewerton, he was the son of the
late Bruce E. Harvey and the late Ruth Sheridan. He grew up in East Syracuse
and Daytona Beach, Fla. He was an Army veteran. Bruce enjoyed fishing and
hunting. Surviving are his wife, Carol Harvey; daughter, Kristen Estes and
grandson Connor Estes of Orlando, Fla.; sister, Susan Harvey Cole; and
nephews, Michael and Nicholas Cole, all of Clay; stepmother, Evelyn Harvey
Blavat of N. Syracuse. Services will be private. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Hayssen, Florence Miller   
April 14, 2005 Florence Miller Hayssen, 99, passed away at her home on Lake
Rd., Seneca Falls, Thursday, April 14, 2005. Mrs. Hayssen was a graduate of
Eastwood High School in Syracuse and the Hospital of the Good Shepherd of
Syracuse University. She was the first full-time public health nurse in Seneca
County. She volunteered with the Red Cross during World War II and was
responsible for blood drives throughout the years. Mrs. Hayssen was very
active in community groups and organizations. She was predeceased by her
husband, Maurice S. Hayssen; a brother, William Miller; five sisters: Jane
Jakes, Lillian Ziehm, Ella Lape, Gladys Dean, Mae Schaeffer. Survived by her
daughter, Johanna Macdonald, Seneca Falls; two sons, Maurice E. Hayssen,
Waitsfield, VT, and Robert W. (Susan Ottenweller) Hayssen, Seneca Falls; two
grandchildren, Alec (Lori) Macdonald, Camarillo, CA, and Melissa Byrne,
Washington, DC; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call today
(Sunday) from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home, Inc., 32 State St.,
Seneca Falls. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with
Rev. Dr. Peter J. Crego officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery,
Seneca Falls. Contributions may be made to North Seneca Ambulance, Box 817, or
First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls, 23 Cayuga St., Seneca Falls, NY
13148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Herse, Lawrence E.   
Saturday's obituary notice for Lawrence E. Herse, of Redfield, who died April
13, 2005, omitted the day of calling hours. Calling hours will be TODAY
(Sunday) from 3 to 6 p.m. at Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park St., Pulaski,
NY. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Cecilia's Church in Adams.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Hull, Ronald M.   
April 14, 2005 Ronald M. Hull, 68, of Cazenovia, died Thursday. Mr. Hull was
born in New Woodstock, NY, and had been a life resident of the Cazenovia area.
He was a self-employed photographer and a member of the Central New York
Photographers Society. Ron was an avid Adirondack sportsman. He was a past
chief of the New Woodstock Volunteer Fire Dept. Survivors: his wife of 41
years, Judith Collier Hull; two daughters, Maureen, and her companion Jim
VandeBogart of Cazenovia, and Kelly (Dan) Clancy of Fabius, NY; two
granddaughters, Megan and Faith Clancy; one brother, Donald of Florida; and
one sister, Beverly Slocum of New Woodstock, NY; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services at a time to be announced. There are no calling hours.
Arrangements by RICHARD F. AYER FUNERAL HOMES, CAZENOVIA, NY 655-8101.
Contributions: Clark Burn Center, University Hospital, Syracuse, NY 13210 or
C.A.V.A.C., P.O. Box 56, Cazenovia, NY 13035.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Kerwood, Mary "Betty"   
April 16, 2005 Mary "Betty" Breeze Kerwood, 85, of Baldwinsville, died
peacefully Saturday at her home. She was born in Syracuse and lived in
Baldwinsville since 1950. Betty dedicated her life to the care of her beloved
husband, children, grandchildren and friends. When recently asked about her
philosophy of life, she responded by saying, "Love and be loved." She truly
lived that philosophy. She loved helping others, including volunteering for
Meals-on-Wheels, Syracuse Home and St. Mary's Church, where she was a
communicant. Mary wants to thank her medical providers, especially Dr. Scalzo
and his staff and the staff at Madison Irving Surgery Center, for the
compassionate care they provided to her. She was predeceased by a
granddaughter, Maureen Hayes. Survivors: her husband of 58 years, William R.
Kerwood; three daughters: Mary I. (Larry) Kerwood of Auburn and Karen A.
(Dale) Parsons and Deborah J. Kerwood, both of Baldwinsville; two sons, Mark
W. (Sandra) of Buffalo and Kevin J. (Ildiko) of Deltona, FL; six
grandchildren: Mary (Brian) Bonikowski, Matthew and Michelle Harshbarger,
Andrew and Ashlee Milton, and Joshua Kerwood; great-grandchildren, Brett and
Lauren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville,
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours
are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.
Contributions in lieu of flowers to Meals-on-Wheels, 76 Canton Street,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or St. Mary's Anniversary Fund, 47 Syracuse Street,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Knakal, William A.   
April 15, 2005 William A. Knakal, 85, of Camillus, died Friday at St. Joseph's
Hospital Health Center. He was born in New York City and lived in Camillus for
the past four years. Bill was employed by European American Bank in Hempstead,
Long Island, retiring 20 years ago. He was an Air Force veteran. Surviving are
his nephew-in-law, Conrad R. Hess of Camillus. He was predeceased by his
niece, Linda Hess, and great-nephew, Jason Hess. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Friends may
call preceding the funeral from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will
be in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Krisak, Marion Ruth (Green)
April 15, 2005 Marion Ruth (Green) Krisak, 75, of Syracuse, passed on April
15, 2005, at Iroquois Nursing Home. Marion was born on June 24, 1929, in
Scranton, PA, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Green. A Porter School
graduate, sheworked as a secretary at Carrier Corporation. In March 1952, she
married Michael J. Krisak and devoted her life to raising her children in a
home they built. Michael Sr. predeceased her in April 1994. She was a member
of Blessed Sacrament Church and was active with its Women's Bowling League.
She enjoyed traveling with her family to places like St. Croix, Florida,
Georgia and Virginia. She was also predeceased by her brother, Dr. Charles H.
Green of GA in November 2004. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Annette)
Krisak of East Syracuse and Mark (Vicki) Krisak of Virginia; three daughters:
Patricia Parsons of Denver and Karen Epolito and Susan (John) Geruso of
Syracuse. She has 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. Services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Welter Price Funeral
Home and 9:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home, 2649 James St. In March 2003, Marion developed a serious blood
disorder that required frequent transfusions. For this reason, contributions
can be made to the American Red Cross or the charity of one's choice. The
family expresses its thanks to the health care professionals who cared for
Mom, especially those during the past several months.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Lang, Beverly (Young)   
April 14, 2005 It is Done. Beverly (Young) Lang, 78, of Liverpool, passed away
Thursday. Born in Buffalo, she was a graduate of Kenmore High School and had
lived in Colton, NY, before returning to Liverpool in 1997. A homemaker,
Beverly was a member, lay Eucharistic minister, junior and senior warden,
chairman of the food pantry and evangelism of Zion Episcopal Church in Colton,
on the board of trustees of the Colton Historical Society and the Pleasant
Mound Cemetery Association, and was a member of the Colton Raqueteer's
Sing-A-Long. She was predeceased by her husband James and daughter Kathleen.
Surviving are her daughter Patricia (Charles) LaPoint of Liverpool; son James
A. Lang Jr. of Selkirk; sister Shirley Buck of Tonawanda; brother Richard
Young of Newton, MA; grandchildren, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Douglas,
Daniel and Gregory. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial
will be in Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Colton. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions may be made to St. Francis Adult Day Service, 1108 Court St.,
Syracuse NY 13208, or the CNY Children's Hospital at University Hospital, 750
E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210. The family would like to give Special Thanks
to all the staff at Menorah Park and St. Francis Adult Day Service. Maurer
Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Mandigo, Katherine I.   
April 15, 2005 Katherine "Katie" I. Mandigo, 71, of Syracuse, went to join her
parents and the Lord on Friday. A life resident of Syracuse, she attended
ARC-Onondaga Eastwood Enhanced Day Program-and lived with her sister
throughout. She is survived by a sister, Geraldine (William D. Sr.) Swift; a
niece, Dale (Bruce) Wilson; and two great-nieces, Victoria and Sara Wilson.
Services will be held on Tuesday at 12:10 p.m. in St. Daniel's Church,
Lyncourt. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends are invited to call
on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main
St., North Syracuse. Contributions in Katie's name may be made to ARC-Onondaga
Eastwood Enhanced Day Program. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a
message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Mihaljevic, Zora   
April 15, 2005 Zora Mihaljevic, of Skaneateles, died Friday. Surviving are a
daughter, Olga Psenicnik, and a son, Marijan. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in
St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Contributions: St. Mary's Human
Development Fund. Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Mothersell, Robert M.   
April 16, 2005 Robert M. Mothersell, 69, died peacefully on Saturday with his
loving family at his side. He is lovingly survived by sons Ivan, Donald,
Lonny, Robert Jr., Johnny and Jimmy; daughters Anna, Shirley, Tina, Tonya and
Debbie; brothers Louis,Ross and Eddie; sisters Dorothy, Maggie, Mary and
Nancy. Robert was predeceased by a brother James and a sister Marguerite.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dewitt Memorial Funeral
Home, 4901 Jamesville Rd. at the intersection of Woodchuck Hill and Jamesville
Roads. Burial will be in Antwerp, NY. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL
FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Politi, Louis   
April 14, 2005 Louis Politi died Thursday April 14, 2005. Born in Sicily
Italy, he lived in Syracuse. He was a self-employed barber. He was a past
member of Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Pompei - Order of the Moose. He was
also a member of both theNorth Syracuse Seniors and the American Italian
Heritage Club. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Proietta Politi; son,
Sebastian (Sam) Politi of Palm Coast, FL; daughter, Mary Louise Daddabbo of
SC; granddaughter, Alysa R. Deluca of SC; two stepgrandchildren, Nick Puluso
of SC and Kirsten Dann of Auburn; five stepgrandchildren; brother, Rudy
Polito; sisters, Mary Northup and Adaline Canastrae; several nieces and
nephews. A memorial Mass will be held 9:30 a.m Monday, April 18, 2005, in
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 425 Beechwood Ave., Liverpool. Friends are
invited to greet the family in the church parish center following Mass. There
will be no calling hours. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY
13208. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Pullano, Jennie   
April 15, 2005 Jennie Calarese Pullano, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Italy and has lived in Syracuse for the
past 84 years. Jennie was a former employee of Grant's and Witherill's. Mrs.
Pullano was a commu-nicant of St. Peter's Church. Her daughter Phyllis Longo
died in 1985. Survivors: her sons, Rosario (Rosemarie) Pullano of Florida,
Louis (Donna) Pullano of Jamesville, Joseph (Joan) Pullano of Syracuse;
daughter, Mary Jane Colby of Bridgeport; brother, Anthony (Thelma) Calarese of
Mattydale; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services Monday 8:30 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 9 a.m. at St.
Peter's Church. Burial in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Calling hours Sunday 2 to 5 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 4/17/2005.

Reynolds, Patience J.   
April 14, 2005 Patience J. "Penny" Reynolds, 57, of Chittenango, formerly of
Central Square, died Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in
Syracuse, she was a lifetime resident of Central Square before moving to
Chittenango eight months ago. She was employed as a cashier at several area
mini-marts. Penny was predeceased by her husband Robert. Survivers include two
sons, Steven and Joe Riznyk, both of Chittenango; a stepson, Charles Reynolds
of Constantia; three stepdaughters: Lori Reynolds of Hawaii, Dawn Reynolds of
Central Square and Michelle Reynolds of Connecticut; a sister, Mary Murphy of
Central Square; two brothers, Ed Riznyk of Cicero and Larry Riznyk of Parish;
and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be 10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Watson Funeral Home Inc., 631 S. Main St., Central
Square, with burial in West Monroe Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday,
April 18, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
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Roach, Martin E.   
April 14, 2005 Martin E. Roach, 61, of Rt. 5 West, Elbridge, died Thursday at
home. Born in Detroit, Marty lived in Syracuse before moving to Elbridge. He
retired in 2004 after 25 years with Stroehmann Bakeries. He was a communicant
of St. Patrick's Church, Jordan and a former communicant of St. Daniel's
Church. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, the former Janice Hart; a son,
Neal Fancher of Syracuse; a daughter Dione, Richart of Jordan; a brother,
James Roach of Detroit; four sisters: Kathleen DePew, Patricia Wolfe, Alice
Hadder and Mary Riddle, all of Michigan; three grandchildren. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick's Church,
Jordan. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Jordan 689-6116
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Robiner, Kenneth H.   
April 12, 2005 Kenneth H. Robiner, 64, of North Syracuse, passed away Tuesday
at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is
survived by his daughter, Mindy Pinard of Canastota; and two grandchildren
whom he loved dearly, Joey and Shane; one brother, Ronald Robiner of Florida;
one sister, Barbara Widlansky of Michigan. There will be no services or
calling hours. New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has been
entrusted with arrangements. Contributions may be made to The Royal Palm Beach
Club, PO Box 172907, Tampa, FL 33672-0907 for the Todd Robiner Scholarship
Fund. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New
Comer Family Funeral Home
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Schaal, William F.
April 14, 2005 William F. Schaal, 76, of Baldwinsville, passed away on
Thursday. Born in Oriskany, NY, he was a graduate of Oriskany Central High
School. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, a member of Liverpool American Legion
Post 188 and Baldwins-ville Moose Lodge 1644. He was a dedicated employee of
General Electric for 40 years and a member of various amateur radio clubs,
with call sign K2YGF. He is survived by two sons, Keith W. Schaal of Otisco
and Scott E. Schaal of Fayetteville; three daughters, Hopanne K. Stefanski of
Jacksonville, FL; Donna J. Leonard of Kannapolis, NC; and Denise J. Emm of
Oneida, NY; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Calling hours will
be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers
Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville, NY, with a funeral service to follow at
7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Humane Society, PO Box 38, Liverpool, NY
13088 or the Liverpool Animal Health Center, 8205 Oswego Road, Liverpool, NY
13090. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
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Sessler Sr., LaVerne M.   
April 16, 2005 Mr. LaVerne M. Sessler Sr., 66, of Waterloo, caring, devoted
father, grandfather, friend and community leader, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, April 16, 2005, in his home, with his family by his side. LaVerne
was born on November 22, 1938, in Waterloo, the son of LaVerne Hadley and
Mabel Frances Carr Sessler, and lived his entire life in Waterloo. Vern, along
with his wife Barb, founded several businesses, including, L. M. Sessler
Excavating & Wrecking Inc., Sessler Industrial Park, Sessler Metal
Fabricating, Vern's Hot Dog House, Exit 42 Truck Stop, Best 18 Miniature Golf
Course in Fort Myers, Florida, and the Waterloo Main Street Shop Centre. Vern
was a partner and was instrumental in helping to bring the new Petro Shopping
Center to Seneca County. Vern was very community minded and loved his
hometown. Vern searched for and acquired a 1941 GM Woodie station wagon, which
had originally been built in Waterloo and had a crew of original Mid-State
Body Co. workers help restore the wagon. Vern also secured and restored the
1948 American LaFrance fire truck that he remembered riding in as a boy in the
parades with the Waterloo Fire Department. When the Seneca County Chamber of
Commerce was faced with the decision to build a new building and the distinct
possibility of tearing down the symbolic windmill, Vern stepped forward to
restore the windmill as the Barbara Park Sessler Visitor Information Center.
Vern's love of local history will soon be evidenced by the upcoming release of
"A History of Waterloo, New York 1948-2002." He also produced a Waterloo
history coloring book for children in the community. It was always important
to Vern to preserve the history of his community. Throughout the years, Vern
has been involved with several organizations, serving as president of the
Waterloo Lions Club, Waterloo Parent-Teachers Association, Seneca County
Magistrates Association, Waterloo Little League, Waterloo Jaycees, chairman of
the Seneca County Easter Seal Drive and Border City water district. He was a
member and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Waterloo. He was a member of
the Seneca County United Way fund board, Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department,
Seneca County Republican Club, Waterloo Sportsmen's Club, Seneca Falls Elks
Club, U.S. Selective Service Review Board, Taylor Brown Geneva General
Hospital Corporate Board member, CNY Kidney Foundation Board of Directors,
National Association of Demolition Contractors and National Association of
Woodies. Vern had been recognized with many awards: Outstanding Young Man of
Waterloo, Outstanding District President by the NYS Jaycees, JCI Senatorship
(highest award given to a Jaycee), selected as one of the five Outstanding Men
of New York State by the NYS Jaycees, National Kidney Foundation Outstanding
Board Member, Finger Lakes Social Ministry-Sharing the Light Humanitarian
Award, Lions International Community Service and Life Membership Award, first
recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award for the Seneca County Chamber of
Commerce, and the National Association of Demolition Contractors Lifetime
Achievement Award. Vern was very involved in politics, where he served as
Waterloo Town Justice (1970-73), ran for NY State Senate (1972), served as
Town of Waterloo Supervisor (1984-85), seated on Seneca County Board of
Supervisors, and served as Chairman of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors
(1981). Vern was an avid boater and business enthusiast. He was a wonderful
father who supported his children and taught them the true values of family
and community. Vern's grandchildren were his true enjoyment in life. Vern was
always visibly present at all of their sporting and school functions. Vern was
predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Park Sessler; his mother, Mabel
Frances Carr Sessler; his father, LaVerne Hadley Sessler; one sister, Mabel
Henninger. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Jane (Chris) Shaffer of
Waterloo; two sons, Craig Sessler and LaVerne (Lisa) Sessler Jr., of Fayette;
eight grandchildren: Melissa Shaffer of Waltham, MA; Matthew Shaffer of NYC;
and Daniel (Anne) Sessler, Brian Sessler, Jeffrey Sessler, and Kevin Sessler,
all of Waterloo; LaVerne Sessler III and Nicholas Sessler, both of Fayette;
and one great-grandchild, Kyle Sessler of Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. Fern
(Wes) Henninger of Lodi; two brothers, William (Barb) Sessler of
Hendersonville, TN, and Robert (Pat) Sessler of Seneca Falls; a special niece,
Julie (John) Cook of Waterloo; a loving cousin, Emily (Robert) Pagano of
Waterloo; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Coe-Genung Funeral Home. The funeral
service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at First Presbyterian Church of
Waterloo. The Rev. Nancy Torpey, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in
Maple Grove Cemetery in Waterloo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Finger Lakes Health Foundation, c/o Dialysis Outpatient
Unit, 196 North Street, Geneva, NY 14456 or to the Waterloo Library and
Historical Society, 31 E. Williams Street, Waterloo, NY 13165.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/17/2005.

Sussman, Leroy "Lee"
April 15, 2005 Leroy "Lee" Sussman, 86, of Maple Lane, North Syracuse, died
Friday at the V.A. Medical Center in Syracuse. A native of Newark, NJ, Mr.
Sussman resided in North Syracuse for the past 50 years. Lee retired in 1990
after 30 years as the store manager of the Outdoor Store in Syracuse. He was
an Army veteran of WWII and served in the Pacific Theater. He was predeceased
by his daughter Janet Creaser in 1996. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the
former Ruth Wakefield; two sons, David and Craig Sussman, both of North
Syracuse; three grandchildren: Christopher Fillippi, A.J. Watling and Kathryn
Hutchings; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Burial will be
in Onondaga Co. Veterans Memorial Park. Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
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Wasleski, Julia (Wells)   
April 16, 2005 Julia Wasleski (Wells), 102, of Syracuse, died Saturday at St.
Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Glassport, PA, she moved to
Syracuse in 1920 and lived the rest of her life in Tipperary Hill. Julia was
formerly employed by R.E. Dietz Co. Shewas a member of Ladies' Slovak Union
and a communicant of St. Stephen's Church. Surviving are her daughter, Janet
C. Kot of Skaneateles; son, Donald H. (Roberta) Wells of Camillus; five
grandchildren: Mark (Susan) Wells, Roberta (Scott) Herron, Donald Kot,
Jennifer (Michael) Cerio and Melanie Wells; and three great-grandchildren:
Julia, Christopher and Sean Herron. Services will be at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 9:30 a.m. in St.
Stephen's Church. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be made
to St. Stephen's Church, 305 N. Geddes Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. PLEASE SIGN
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