OBITS: The Post-Standard 20 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 Alley, Vera B. April 18, 2005 Vera B. Alley, 85, of Chittenango, died Monday at the Stonehedge Nursing Home in Chittenango. Born in Syracuse, Mrs. Alley was a resident of Bridgeport 23 years, moving to Chittenango in 1969. She was the owner and operator of Alleys Drive-in in Bridgeport for over 20 years, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (Larry) Sattler of Kirkville and Lanette Button and her companion John Rapp of Chittenango; two sons, James T. (Carol) Alley of San Antonio, Texas, and Gary R. (Catherine) Alley of Verona; a sister, Betty Walters of Westdale; a brother, Harvey Dunn of Kirkville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Bridgeport United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. Contributions may be made to the Bridgeport United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Assoc. of CNY. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Beck, Karen Patrice April 13, 2005 Karen was born in North Syracuse, New York, daughter of Fred and Shirley Risto. She was a graduate of Fredonia State University and taught high school French and Spanish for many years in New York and Michigan. After moving to San Diego in 1981, she devoted 20 years working with the developmentally disabled at The ARC of San Diego Starlight Center in Chula Vista, California. Karen passed away in her home after a four-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Glenn of Chula Vista; four children, Evelyn (Steve) Seitz of Ithaca, Michigan, Janet (Richard) Ohl of Westminster, California, Christopher (Karee) Beck of Breckenridge, Michigan, and Sandra (Jaramia) Richards of Shepherd, Michigan; six grandchildren, Riley Ohl, Charles, Kathryne, Kayli, and Cavun Beck, and Sarena Richards; her mother, Shirley Risto of North Syracuse, New York; her brother, Ronald (Pamela) Risto of La Mesa, California. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 16, at Humphrey Mortuary, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, California. Visiting hours were held from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ARC of San Diego,Starlight Center, 1280 Nolan Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Benedict, Donald C. April 16, 2005 Donald C. Benedict, 84, formerly of Sherburne and Deansboro, NY, died Saturday. Graveside services in the Deansboro Cemetery will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Carolla, Timothy F. April 18, 2005 Timothy F. Carolla, 23, of Oneida, died Monday, April 18, 2005. Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida, and 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. DaRin, Virginia J. April 17, 2005 Virginia J. DaRin, 82, of DeWitt, passed away Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home. A native of Utica, she was a teaching assistant at Genesee Hills and Moses DeWitt Elementary Schools. She was a library assistant at Syracuse University's BirdLibrary. Her husband, Etilo died in 2002. Survivors: two daughters, Joan (Richard) Vivona of Atlanta, GA and Janet (Nick) Raasch of Fayetteville; six sons, John (Charlotte) and Robert (Christine) both of Atlanta, GA Joseph (Mary) of Carmel, IN, Thomas (LouAnne) of Penfield, James (LuAnn) of Manlius, and Christopher (Elizabeth) of Jamesville; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, DeWitt. Burial, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fayetteville. Calling hours will be 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: Iroquois Nursing Home, in memory of Virginia J. DaRin, 4600 Southwood Heights Dr., Jamesville, NY 13078. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. DeFrees, Donald H. February 23, 2005 Memorial services for Donald H. DeFrees, 86, of Chittenango, who died February 23, 2005, will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Chittenango. Private burial will be in Earlville Cemetery. G.F. Zimmer F.H., Chittenango, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. DeVivo, Catherine O'Toole "Pat" DeVivo April 16, 2005 Mrs. Catherine "Pat" O'Toole DeVivo, 85, of Syracuse, died on April 16, 2005, at Loretto after a long illness. Pat was employed at Carrier Corp. for 30 years. Survived by her brother, Alfred O'Toole of Florida. There are no calling hours. Funeral services and burial will be in New Jersey at the convenience of the family. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc. 900 N. Salina Street Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Dowling, Mary J. April 17, 2005 Mary Jane Dowling, 78, of Fayetteville, died Sunday at home. She was retired from McIntyre Paper Mill in Fayetteville. Survivors: several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: Private. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Feldman, Henrietta April 17, 2005 Henrietta Feldman, 78, of Syracuse, died Sunday at Rosewood Heights Health Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY. She is survived by a daughter, Nora Feldman. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at the Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, prior to the services at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Fetkiw, Sherry "Bootsie" April 17, 2005 Sherry "Bootsie" Fetkiw, 45, of Fulton, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at River of Life Assembly of God Church, Oneida Street, Fulton. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Florczyk, Alfonse J. "Al" April 19, 2005 Alfonse J. "Al" Florczyk, age 91, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at his home. A life resident, he was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church, a graduate of Sacred Heart School and Solvay High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran ofWorld War II where he served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations on the USS Pasadena and was also active in their reunions. Mr. Florczyk was present in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945. He retired in 1975 after 25 years of service with the Syracuse Fire Department and continued to be active with the Firefighters' Association. After his retirement, he enjoyed visiting with his family in Syracuse and California. He was a member of the Sampson World War II Navy Veterans, the American Legion Post 1832, Retired NYS Firefighters' Association, and an honorary member of the Local 280 International Firefighters. He was predeceased by a son, Michael A. Florczyk, who died in October 1977. He is survived by his wife, Angela B. (Baranello) Florczyk; two sons, Raymond A. Florczyk of Liverpool and Paul J. Florczyk of Baldwinsville; a daughter, Mary Anne (Michael) Glover of Marietta, CA; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Eugenei Florczyk of CA; two sisters, Sara Nowakowski of Westvale; Ann Peltz of Liverpool; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, 9:15 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial will be in the Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the 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 4/20/2005. Ginter, Julie April 18, 2005 Julie Ginter, 81, of Liverpool, passed away Monday. Born in Auburn, she graduated from Central Technical School and was a statistician for the American Red Cross. She was an original parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, a member of RCIA, a Eucharistic Minister and Lecturer, a religious education teacher and president of the Mother's Club at St. John the Baptist Academy. Survivors: three daughters, Margaret Woodruff (Ronald) of Pennellville, Patti Howell (John) of Cincinnati, OH, and Paula Nichols (Bruce) of Westvale; a son, Kurt Ginter (Sandy) of San Francisco, CA; six grandchildren, Jessica and Amy Woodruff, Andrew and Chelsey Ginter, and Matthew and Morgan Nichols; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband John William passed away in 1988 and her daughter, Sister Barbara Ginter, passed away in 1986. Services: 8:15 a.m. Friday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Interment: Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call on the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Contributions: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parish Life Center Building Fund, 425 Beechwood Ave., Liverpool, NY 13088. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Green, Kathleen Diane April 17, 2005 Kathleen Diane Green, 62, of Orange City, FL. She was born in Syracuse. She moved to Central Florida from Syracuse, NY in 1994. She enjoyed photography and gardening. Survived by sisters, Blanche Fisher of Orange City, FL, and Patricia Jones of Syracuse, NY; brothers, John Green and William Green both of Syracuse, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Joss, Ardus A. Johnson April 19, 2005 Ardus A. Johnson Joss, 83, died Tuesday at Loretto with her daughter and son at her side. She was a resident of North Syracuse. She worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Kidder and for Muinch Kreutzer. She was a former memberof the Civic Social Club. She was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center. She is predeceased by her husband, Fritz Joss; and a son, Wayne F. Joss. Surviving is her son, Gregg E. (Linda) Joss of Webster; a daughter, Melanie A. Joss of North Syracuse; and a grandson, Jamie (Jodi) Joss of Edgewater, FL. Funeral Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Abundant Life Christian Center. Burial will follow in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling Hours will be Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main St., North Syracuse. Donations may be made to PACE of CNY, 100 Malta Lane, North Syracuse, NY 13212. FergersonFuneralHome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Karpinski, Victoria H. April 19, 2005 Victoria H. (Ptak) Karpinski, 87, of Syracuse, died Tuesday at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was a communicant of Holy Family Church. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and Vocational High School.She was formerly employed by Schraft's Restaurant, Brown-Lipe-Chapin, Bristol Labs, the Addis Co. and Walter White's Restaurant. She is predeceased by her daughter, Marcia in 2000 and husband, Joseph, in 2001. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Karpinski (Steve Hoefer) of Fayetteville, Janice Karpinski and Karen Karpinski, both of Syracuse; son, Joseph (Stacy) of Camillus; sister, Mary Kitay of Syracuse; brothers, Joseph Ptak of Solvay and John Ptak of Syracuse; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus and at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Lung Assn. of CNY, 506 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202-1940. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. LaFountaine, George LaFountaine April 13, 2005 Mst. Sgt. George LaFountaine, 92, passed away on April 13, 2005. Born in Vermont, the son of Frank and Josephine LaFountaine. Mr. LaFountaine survived the Bataan Death March as a POW in WWII. He is survived by his wife, Sophia; and stepdaughter, Caroline; also a niece, Jan; and grandnieces and nephews. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Hall Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd., LaFayette, NY, followed by a Military Service at Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Send contributions to: Sophia LaFountaine at P.O. Box 35185, Syracuse, NY 13135. HALL FUNERAL HOME Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Leland, Eleanor O. April 19, 2005 Eleanor O. Leland, 90, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday at The Crossings in Minoa. She was born March 27, 1915 in Lebanon, PA the daughter of George and Regina Onofrey. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and worked forCIT Finance Corporation in Watertown. She was formally married to Carl B. Leland of Hamilton, NY in 1939 and they resided for over 25 years in northern New York, including Watertown, Massena, Canton and Ogdensburg. Eleanor was instrumental in helping to establish the first Leland's Motor Sales agency in Massena. In Ogdensburg during the 1950's and early 1960's, Eleanor was involved with the St. Mary's Cathedral Auxiliary, the A. Barton Hepburn Hospital City Guild and the Garden Club. She experienced wonderful lifelong friendships through these memberships, golf, bridge and dinner parties. Since residing in Fayetteville for over 40 years, Eleanor was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church and was an active member of the Fayetteville Senior Center. She was a former member of the ladies golf league at Green Lakes and continued to enjoy recreation golf, art classes, traveling and bridge. She volunteered and worked with the American Red Cross blood program. She especially loved her annual vacation time in Captiva Island and Sarasota, FL. She also enjoyed spending time on Oneida Lake with family and friends. Eleanor was always a devoted mother and homemaker. Through her strength of person and faith, she enjoyed every day and was a tremendous support and loving help to her children and their families. She was predeceased by a daughter, Connie A. Leland; and a brother, John D. Onofrey. Survivors: a daughter, Natalie L. Kinsella-Flatt (Samuel) of E. Syracuse; two sons, Robert C. Leland (Laura Anthony) of Washington DC and Lawrence V. Leland of Syracuse; a sister, Regina C. Onofrey of Lebanon, PA; a brother, G. Richard Onofrey of Paso Robles, CA; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and three nephews. A very sincere thank you is extended to all the dedicated nursing staff and employees of The Crossings Nursing Centre in Minoa. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Friday from Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Burial, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fayetteville. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: The Fayetteville Senior Center, 584 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, New York 13066. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Miner, Shirley L. April 18, 2005 Shirley L. Miner, 69, of Cicero, passed away on Monday at home. Shirley worked for Harrison Radiators in Lockport, NY and was a loving child care provider. She is survived by five sons, Steven (Cindy), Robert (Deborah), Michael (Ruth),Ronald and Richard (Diane); one daughter, Bonnie; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to visit with Shirley's family on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at her home, 6451 Lakeshore Rd., Cicero. New Comer Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main St., North Syracuse entrusted with arrangements. Contributions in Shirley's name may be made to Hospice of CNY. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Richards, Genevieve April 19, 2005 Genevieve DiFiulio Richards, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at Crouse Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and lived in Florida for 30 years before moving back to Syracuse. Genevieve retired from Crouse Hinds and was a former employee of Easy Washer. She was predeceased by her husband, Everette in 1985. Survivors: Her stepson, Ron Richards and family of Indiana; sister, Ann Epolito of Syracuse; brother, Peter DiFiulio of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 9:15 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 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 4/20/2005. Robbins, Geraldine D. April 18, 2005 Geraldine D. Robbins, Entrepreneur, of Manlius, was called to heaven Monday. She was born and raised in Chicago and was a graduate of DePaul University. She held high level jobs with manufacturing representatives, and managed showroomsand sales conventions. She married and left Chicago for the Manlius area with her husband, Hollis 31 years ago. She inspired and opened Robbins Rarities LTD in Manlius. Geraldine was well known for her expertise in antique glass and china. Survivors: her husband, Hollis H. Robbins; four stepchildren, Clinton Robbins, Sharon Lesniak, David Robbins and Gail Nardone; seven grandchildren; and many friends. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Newell-Fay Funeral Home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius. Contributions: The family has requested no floral offerings. Please consider the American Cancer Society or Hospice of CNY. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Sharki, Anthony S. "Tony" April 18, 2005 Anthony "Tony" S. Sharki, 62, of Norwich, NY, died Monday. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Friday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne, NY. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Contributions: Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815; or the Norwich Emergency Squad, Norwich, NY 13815. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Spink Sr., Robert E. April 19, 2005 Robert E. Spink Sr., 81, of Sherrill, died Tuesday. Among his survivors is a son, Stephen Spink of Chittenango. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday in Christ United Methodist Church, Sherrill. Interment, Crown Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Sutch, William P. April 17, 2005 William P. Sutch, 68, of Syracuse, passed away at his home. Born in Norristown, PA, he was a resident of Syracuse for most of his life. Bill retired in 1980, after 25 years, as a manager with the former A & P Grocery Store. In recent years he was employed as atruck driver with various local companies. He was a Navy veteran. His son, William predeceased him in 1959. Survivors include his wife, of 47 years, the former Dorothy Briere; his daughter, Judy Sutch of Florida; his sons, Jeffrey and Scott both of Syracuse; and his sister, Elaine Carni of Syracuse. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd. Services are private. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of CNY. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in 2003 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Turner, Kent O. April 18, 2005 Kent O. Turner, 74, of 2294 Co. Rt., 15, Sandy Creek. Born in Town of Worth. Graduated from Copenhagen High School. A marriage to Celestine Samson in 1955 ended in divorce. Served in U.S. Army 1952 to 1954. Resident of Sandy Creek since 1960. Employed for New York State D.O.T. 30 years, retiring in 1992. Member of Sandy Creek Fire Department for 44 years, of which he was Past Chief and held many offices over the years. Survivors: Two daughters, Kimberly Fuller and fiance, Stan Miller and Michele and Edward Wolfe all of Lacona; grandsons, Christopher and Nicholas Harvey; one brother, Lynn Turner of LaFargeville; one sister, Ruth Lucas of Barnes Corners. Services: 2 p.m. Friday Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., 1997 Harwood Dr., Sandy Creek. Contributions to Sandy Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Vickery, Winifred A. April 18, 2005 Winifred A. "Winnie" Vickery, 77, of State St., Phoenix, NY, died Monday. Born in Oswego to her late parents, Edward and Fredericka (Milligan) Farrell. A homemaker, she also held a degree from Oswego State. Winnie was a parishioner of St. Stephen's Catholic Church; a charter member of Beaver Meadows Golf and Recreation Association; and Century Club, all in Phoenix. Predeceased by her husband, Leon E. Vickery, Jr., September 13, 2000. Surviving are her sons, Sheridan E. Vickery of Charlotte, NC, L. Paul Vickery and David M. Vickery, both of Phoenix; one sister, Fredericka Kelly of Rochester; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services Friday 8:45 a.m. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Bridge St., Phoenix. The Rev. Darr Schoenhofer, officiating. Burial Phoenix Rural Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 431 Main St. Contributions: Phoenix Public Library, 34 Elm St., Phoenix 13135. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005. Wheeler, Freda Mae April 1, 2005 Freda Mae Wheeler, 90, of Jackson Street, Weedsport, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Florida on April 1, 2005. Mrs. Wheeler lived most of her life in Weedsport. She was the daughter of Floyd and Rhoda Grant Follett. She was graduated from Weedsport High School, Geneseo and Oswego Universities. She taught in two one-room rural schools before teaching third grade in the Weedsport Central School system for 26 years. She belonged to the Weedsport Library Association, Methodist Church, Historical Society and the Garden Club. After retiring in 1971, she spent winters in Clearwater, Florida. She was predeceased by her son, Wayne in 1947 and her husband, Clair in 1949. A special friend, Jim Stafford died in 1990. She is survived by one son, Dr. Lyn F. Wheeler and his wife, Carol of Lexington, VA; and two grandsons, Kevin of New York City and Mark of Lexington. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the Weedsport Methodist Church on May 1 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Wheeler suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, the Weedsport Fireman or other charity of your choice. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/20/2005.