OBITS: The Post-Standard 19 Apr 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Boak, Robert W. "Bob"   
April 18, 2005 Robert W. "Bob" Boak, 66, of Horseshoe Island, Clay, passed
away Monday, April 18, 2005. Born in Liverpool, NY, he was owner of Robert
Boak, Inc. and a member of both the Operating Engineers Union Local 545 for
over 48 years, and the Car-penters Union Local 747 for over 25 years. He was a
commercial diver and also had a tug boat captain's license. He was a member of
the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He is survived by his wife Joanne Boak; son
William (Lisa) Lucio; six daughters, Virginia (Chuck) Glahn, Diana Johnson,
Geraldine (Gregory) Unz, Kathleen (William) Swenson, Marlene Lucio, Darlene
Lucio; brother George (Linda) Boak; stepbrother David Dudley; two sisters,
Mary Lou Knox and Cheryl (Mike) Mack; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. A funeral service will be 10 a.m Thursday, April 21, 2005, at the
Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial
Park, Warners. Calling hours will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20,
2005, at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville, NY. In lieu of
flowers contributions may be made to University Children's Hospital, 750 East
Adams, Syracuse, NY 13210. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Craig, John "Jack"
April 17, 2005 John "Jack" Craig, of Blueberry Lane, Geddes, died Sunday at
Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Vocational High
School. Jack was employed by Wells & Coverly's Mens Store for 17 years. He
retired as a court attendant for Judge P.J. Cunningham. He was a communicant
of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus, and was a member of the Golden Agers.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Mary "Dixie" Dugan Craig, and several
nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Edward J.
Ryan & Son Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be
in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 3 to 6
p.m. at the funeral home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. Contributions may be made to St.
Joseph's Church. Edward J. Ryan & Son Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Devine, Anne   
April 16, 2005 Mrs. Anne Devine of Westvale, died April 16, 2005 at St.
Joseph's Hospital. A native and life resident of Syracuse. Member of St. Peter
& Paul Catholic Orthodox Church. Survived by her husband, Ronald E. Devine of
Westvale; one sister, Mary Esselburn of Syracuse; two brothers, Joseph
(Jeanette) Rudy of Westvale, Frank (Rosamond) Rudy of North Syracuse; several
nieces and nephews including, Linda and Tom Steitler, Kathy and Frank Rudy,
Jr., John and Becky Rudy, James and Lucia Rudy, Joseph Rudy and Paul Schempp;
grandnieces including, Stephanie and Amanda Rudy, Katie Christo and Kelly
Steitler. Funeral services are private. There are no calling hours. Burial in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc., are handling the
arrangements. Contributions: Masonic Crippled Children's Home C/O Boston
Shriners Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight,
Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

DeYulia, Nicholas
April 17, 2005 Nicholas DeYulia, age 100, passed away Sunday at the Loretto
Nursing Home. He was born in Syracuse and was employed as a sprayer with the
Marsellus Casket Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1970. He was president of the
union at Marsellus Casket for eight years and also past president of the
Salina Seniors for seven years. He was predeceased by his wife Elena DeYulia
in 2002. He is survived by his niece Rose and her husband Michael Tedesco of
W. Palm Beach, Fla.; also several grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial will be in
the Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. A calling hour will be held on Wednesday from
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St.,
Syracuse. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4
Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Ford, Ruth Madeline DuBois   
(DuBois) Ford April 17, 2005 Ruth Madeline DuBois Ford, 82, passed away Sunday
at the Jewish Home of Central New York. A native of Albany, NY, she was a
longtime resident of Latham. She was the former wife of Francis (Bud) Ford.
Born September 23, 1922 in Tupper Lake, NY, she was the daughter of the late
Gertrude Lalone and Henry DuBois. She was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S.
Navy. She was a former employee of the State of New York and the City of
Albany. She retired from Albany County as a purchasing director. A former
president of the Albany Democratic Women's League, she enjoyed political life
working many years as an Albany County Committeewoman and worked on the
political campaigns of many, including Robert F. Kennedy. She was devoted to
helping find humane treatment and cures of those having autism. Her work
resulted in the enactment of groundbreaking state legislation. She was a
founding member and officer of the NYS Autistic Society and the National
Society for Autistic Children. Survivors include her four children, Paula M.
Ford of Albany, Carolyn A. May of Syracuse, James F. Ford of Albany, and
Cynthia F. Robinov of Pittsburgh, PA; her beloved granddaughter, Jennifer L.
May of Albany; her son-in-law, Scott Robinov; Gene Solan and her many adoring
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Irene, Germaine, Jean,
Pauline; and brothers, Claude and Paul. A family memorial and interment
service celebrating her life will be held at a later time. Contributions may
be made in her memory on behalf of her son, James, to the Autism Society of
America, 7910 Woodmonth Ave., Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814-3067. Funeral
arrangements are being handled by Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, DeWitt, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Guilfoyle, John T.
Monday's obituary notice for John T. Guilfoyle, of Cicero, who died April 15,
2005, left out the burial information. Burial will be in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Haywood, Patricia A.   
April 16, 2005 Patricia A. Hayward, 46, and a resident of 544 County Route 35,
Fulton, died Saturday. Survived by her significant other, Bernadette Grinnell;
four daughters; five sons; and two grandchildren. Services private. No calling
hours. Arrangements by Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Hunn, Mae Kuster
April 17, 2005 Mae Kuster Hunn, 84, of Hammondsport, NY, passed away Sunday,
April 17, 2005 at the Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY. Mae
had lived in Fulton, NY until 1997 and had retired from the Sealright Corp.
She was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude (Grandjean) Kuster. Mae was
predeceased by her daughter, Jean Hunn Hayes in 1965, and her brothers, John,
Charles, Richard and Max Kuster. Mae is survived by her son, Robert Hunn of
Hammondsport, NY; and her sister-in-law, Jessie Kuster of North Kingstown, RI;
also four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount
Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, NY at the convenience of her family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Johnson Jr., Roscoe
April 17, 2005 Roscoe Johnson Jr., 78, of 204 Toas Ave., Mattydale, died
Sunday after an illness. Born in E. Syracuse, he lived in this area the past
30 years. He was a retired drywall applicator for AMCO Drywall Applicator Co.
He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #625, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran
of WWII. His wife Roxie died in 1992. Surviving are one son, William R.
Johnson Sr. of Maryland; one daughter, Juith Zuback of Maryland; one sister,
Florence Carpenter of Syracuse; one stepbrother, Edwin Felt of Canada; his
friend, Patricia Barber of Mattydale; six grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. There will be no services or calling hours. Burial will be in
Collamer Cemetery. Arrangements by Forani & Cline Funeral Home, E. Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Panasci Jr., Henry A.   
April 17, 2005 Henry A. Panasci Jr., 76, of Camillus, died Sunday at Community
General Hospital. He was born in Rome and was formerly Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer of Fay's Incorporated, formerly Fay's Drug
Company, Inc., a retailchain he co-founded along with his father in 1958. At
the time of its merger with a large national retailer in 1996, Fay's had grown
to over $1 billion in revenues and operated over 270 retail store locations.
He served as secretary and treasurer of Fay's, was elected president in 1966
and assumed his role of chairman in 1976, holding that position until
retirement in October of 1996. In October of 1996, he founded Cygnus
Management Group, LLC. Mr. Panasci was a director of the Business Council of
New York State, Metropolitan Development Association of CNY, Inc., and the
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc., serving as chairman
1983-1984, vice chairman 1982-1983, treasurer 1981-1982 and honorary director.
He was also a director of New York City Opera, Niagara Mohawk Power
Corporation, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (chairman 1977-79 and 1984-88) and
Syracuse 20/20 Development Committee. Mr. Panasci was a trustee of Everson
Museum, Syracuse University, LeMoyne College, National Symphony Orchestra and
Elmira College. Mr. Panasci received his B.A. in chemistry in 1948 and his
B.S. in pharmacy in 1952 from the State University at Buffalo. He was a member
of the RHO CHI Pharmaceutical Honor Society. His honors include the National
Chain Drug Stores Association's Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
in 1997, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters-LeMoyne College in 1990, The
Distinguished Alumni Award presented by the Alumni Association of the State
University of New York at Buffalo in 1986, Honorary Doctor of Science Degree
conferred by Long Island University, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of
Pharmacy and Health Services in 1985, Distinguished Citizens Award presented
by the Hiawatha Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 1985, Honorary Doctor
of Science Degree conferred by Union University, Albany School of Pharmacy in
1984 and Mayor's Achievement Award (city of Syracuse) in 1983. Surviving are
his wife of 50 years, the former Faye Kocher; daughter, Beth (Ira) Leventhal
of Chappaqua; son, David (Jan) Panasci of Jamesville; sister, Arlene Rainone
of Syracuse; and grandsons, Michael, Dan and Jon Leventhal. Services will be
at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where a
funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Arrangements are by
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 West Genesee Street, Camillus. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Henry A. Panasci Jr. Fund for Lewy Body Research,
c/o The CNY Community Foundation, 500 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202.
PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Ridgeway, Donald A.   
April 16, 2005 Donald A. Ridgeway, 75, of Weedsport, died Saturday in Auburn.
Veteran of Navy, member Carpenter's Local 747 of Onondaga County. Survived by
his wife, Barbara Reed Ridgeway; daughter, Sharon Lowenberg, FL; sons, Michael
Ridgeway, Auburn, David Ridgeway of Brentwood; brother, Leland "Bud" Ridgeway,
Mattydale. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph's Church, Weedsport. Calling
hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at White Chapel Funeral Home, Weedsport.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Ripchick, Carole L.
April 17, 2005 Carole L. Ripchick, 61, of Syracuse, died Sunday in St.
Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Springfield, VT, and resided in Syracuse
many years. Survivors are brothers, Richard (Nonie) Ripchick, Joel and Ronald
Ripchick; a sister, Cheryl Wright; and nephew, Joseph Ripchick. Carole was a
member of the Midler Ave. Wesleyan Church where a memorial service will be
held on Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at 511 So. Midler Ave. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the church. Welter-Price Funeral Home
has the arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Robinson, William   
April 16, 2005 William G. Robinson, 78, of Syracuse, died Saturday at the VA
Medical Center. Born in Syracuse, he worked for Syracuse China retiring after
45 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and Volunteered as
a driver for theDAV. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He is predeceased by his
wife, Ann L. Robinson, 2002. He is survived by his son, William G. ( Linda)
Robinson Sr. of Cicero; two grandchildren, William G. (Susan) Robinson Jr. of
North Syracuse and Tracy L. Robinson of North Syracuse. Services will be held
on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at the Onondaga Co. Veterans Memorial
Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. New Comer
Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions in
William's name may be made to The American lung Association. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Rodrigues, Mary   
April 16, 2005 Mary (Sweet) Rodrigues, 69, of North Syracuse, died Saturday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. Mary is predeceased by her husband, Jerry J. Rodrigues
in 2000. She is survived by two sons, David J. and Joseph L. Rodrigues both of
Syracuse; adaughter, Paula, son-in-law, Ron of Liverpool; one grandson, Ronny
Paquette of Liverpool and three nephews. Services will be private. Burial will
be in North Syracuse Cemetery. There will be no Calling Hours. New Comer
Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main St., North Syracuse entrusted with
arrangements. Contributions in Mary's name may be made to the Diabetes
Association or the SPCA. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of
sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Scannell, Kurt W.   
April 14, 2005 Kurt W. Scannell, 48, of East Syracuse, died Thursday at the
home of his brother Daniel in Florida. He was a lifelong resident of the East
Syracuse area and was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church in East Syracuse.
Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Scannell of Tampa, FL; lifelong friend,
Jeanie Dunn; four brothers: Daniel of Middleburg, FL; Cornelius of Olympia,
WA; John of Fairfax, VA; and Kevin of East Syracuse; several nieces and
nephews. Services: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday from Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral
Home and 9 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church. Burial: Assumption Cemetery. Calling
Hours: Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home, 241 Kinne Street,
East Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Scott, Timothy M.   
April 17, 2005 Timothy M. Scott born on May 10, 1965, a life resident of South
Onondaga, passed away in his sleep Sunday. Timothy attended Onondaga Central
Schools. He was baptized in Corpus Christi Church, S. Onondaga. Timothy is
survived by his father, Donald Scott and wife, Margaret of S. Onondaga; his
mother, Harriett Spurr and husband, Robert Spurr of Solvay; two sisters, Kelly
Scott and partner, Dwayne Dollinger of Cato, Sheila M. Ganey and husband,
Shawn Ganey of Skaneateles; four stepsisters, Mary, Melinda, Michelle and
Melissa; two stepbrothers, Brian and Robert Harris; two nephews, David Clarke
and Daniel Dollinger; his aunt, Marge Kelly; aunt and uncle, Bruce and Nancy
Kelly; uncles, Joe and Martin Scott; and several cousins. Services will be
private. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be private. Any donations
can be sent to the American Heart Association. Please light a candle in memory
of Timothy at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
"Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Spadafora, Ethel Brooks   
April 17, 2005 Ethel Brooks Spadafora of Dewitt, died Sunday at Loretto
Geriatric Center. Mrs Spadafora was born in Clyde, New York and had resided in
Syracuse most of her life. She was a teacher in the Syracuse School District
for 40 years retiring in 1975.She was an active member of the reformed church
of Syracuse. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was
predeceased by her husband, Joseph and granddaughter, Anne Touchette. She is
survived by her son, John of Syracuse; a daughter, Mary Touchette of Dewitt;
four grandchildren, Marc, Karen, Amy and Timothy Touchette. Services will be
private with burial at St. Agatha's Cemetery in Canastota, NY. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer and Blood Disorder
Unit, University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Stevens, John   
April 13, 2005 John Stevens, 49, of Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday. John was born in New York City and had been a resident of Syracuse.
Survivors: His wife, Angela Stevens; daughters, Rachael of FL, Nicole of NYC,
Felicia and Celeste both of Syracuse; stepson, Jacquon Stokes of Syracuse;
sisters, Charlotte and Angelica both of NYC; mother, Rosa Stevens of NYC; two
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held
Wednesday, April 20 at 4 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 4/19/2005.

Stewart, Audrey   
April 15, 2005 Audrey Stewart, 83, of Brick, New Jersey, passed away Friday.
Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Allan. Audrey is survived by her
brother, Walter Pitts; his wife, Regina; sister-in-law, Bonnie Lunney; nine
nieces and nephews. Audrey and Allan lived in Liverpool for more than 30 years
and were active members of the Bayberry Community and Christ The King Church.
For many years Audrey was a volunteer coordinator for the American Red Cross.
A calling hour will be Thursday from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. with a prayer to follow
at 9:15 a.m. at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool and then a
mass at 10 a.m. in Christ The King Church. Interment in the Onondaga County
Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Christ The King Church, 21 Cherry Tree Circle, Liverpool, NY 13090. Maurer
Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Wagner, Eleanor C.
April 18, 2005 Eleanor Catherine Port Wagner, 92, died peacefully Monday
surrounded by family at Birchwood Health Care Center in Liverpool. Born March
2, 1913, in East Syracuse to Franklin and Catherine (Kalin) Port, Eleanor
married Frederick Ernest Wagnerin 1938. They lived on Heman Street in East
Syracuse, where they raised six children. In 1964, they moved to Rome, NY,
where Eleanor assisted her husband, owner of the downtown Mohegan Market. In
1989, they retired to Edgerton Estates in Minoa. After a severe stroke that
August, Eleanor was admitted to the Birchwood Center, where she remained until
her death due to complications from kidney failure. Eleanor is survived by 14
great-grandchildren; 13 grandchildren; and her six children, Joan Beck of
Auburn, NY; Carol Wagner Adams of Corales, NM; Diane Keely of Germantown, MD;
Richard Wagner of Cicero, NY; Betty Rickicki of Smyrna, GA; and Linda Wagner
of Dobbs Ferry, NY. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew's Church
in East Syracuse at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, following a one-hour
visitation period at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at St.
Mary's Church in Minoa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Residents Council, Birchwood Health Care Center, 4800 Bear Road, Liverpool, NY
13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Wasleski, Julia
Funeral Services for Julia Wasleski (Wells), of Syracuse, who died April 16,
2005, have been changed to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431
W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 10:30 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, 305 N.
Geddes St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

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Woodford, Christine M.   
April 15, 2005 Christine M. Woodford, 86, of Truxton, passed away Friday. She
was born in Cuyler and was a homemaker. Mrs. Woodford was a member of the
Cuyler United Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, Ronald of Cortland;
sisters, Cora Smiley of Syracuse, Glenice Chrysler of Pompey and Vera Scutt of
Cuyler; brother, Paul Craw of Jamesville; three grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in
Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.

Zeno, Robert H.
April 18, 2005 Robert H. Zeno, 72, of Syracuse, passed away at home on Monday.
Born in Watertown, he was a packer for Allied Chemical for 27 years, retiring
in 1986. After retirement, he worked with ITS Security at Hancock Airport. He
was a communicantof the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and a member of
American Legion Tipperary Hill Post 1361. He served his country with pride in
the US Army during the Korean War. Survivors: three daughters, Ann Marie Zeno,
Kathleen Zeno Haywood and Michele Haywood all of Syracuse; one sister,
Elizabeth Thompson (Fred) of Hastings; and five grandchildren. His wife,
Eleanor, passed away in 1992; and his son, Robert Jr., passed away in 1999.
Services: 9 a.m. Thursday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m.
at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment with military honors
at Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes. Friends may call on the family from 3 to 7
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/19/2005.