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Apgar Jr., Daniel S.   
April 20, 2005 Daniel S. Apgar Jr., 66, of Baldwinsville, died Wednesday. Born
in Flushing, NY, he was a programmer for Intellisys in Syracuse and also
worked as a production manager and mechanical engineer for Fredrick Group in
Utica. He at-tended Eastern Hills Bible Church in Manlius. He was a member of
both the Baldwinsville American Legion and the Moose Lodge. He was also a
member of the Lamp Lighters, Rome Polish Home and the United Polka League of
the Mohawk Valley. He was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife,
Marjorie; daughters, Diane A. Ioannou of Camillus, Dorothy C. Pastor of
Chardon, Ohio, Carol J. Spartano of Asheboro, North Carolina; brother, Robert
Apgar of Ocala, Florida; six grandchildren; two nephews. A calling hour will
be held 1 to 2 p.m Saturday, April 23, 2005 in Eastern Hills Bible Church,
with a service to follow at 2 p.m. in the church, 4600 Enders Rd., Manlius.
Burial will be in Greenwich Cemetery, Stewartsville, NJ. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., E.
Syracuse 13057. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Bates, Leila Smith   
April 19, 2005 Leila Smith Bates, 92, of Baldwinsville, died peacefully
Tuesday at her home after a short illness. A lifelong resident of
Baldwinsville, she was formerly employed as a receptionist at Morris Pumps.
Leila was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 218. She volunteered
at Canton Woods Senior Center and Meals On Wheels. She was predeceased by her
husband, Walter C. Bates in 1990. Survivors: a daughter, Helen Ann (Joseph)
Kerniski; grandchildren, John (Cher Brown) Kerniski, Susan (Bruce) Allen, and
Jane Kerniski; great-grandchildren, Michael John Kerniski and Alex Joseph
Allen; and a brother, Reynold W. (Mary) Smith all of Baldwinsville; and two
nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church, 110 Oswego
Road, Baldwinsville. Burial in Grace Church Memorial Garden. There will be no
calling hours. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th
North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Boushear, Margaret   
April 18, 2005 Margaret Boushear, 91, of Syracuse, died Monday at Loretto. A
native of Croghan, she was a longtime resident of the Syracuse area. She
retired from New York Telephone Company as a Telephone Operator following many
years of service. Surviving is her sister, Grace Boushear of Syracuse.
Services will be private. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Croghan,
NY. There will be no calling hours. Please light a candle in memory of
Margaret at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping
You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Brewster, Eleanor Veen
April 19, 2005 Eleanor Veen Brewster, 74, of Baldwinsville, died Tuesday April
19, 2005 at University Hospital. She was born in Oswego. Surviving: her
husband of 51 years, Bill of Baldwinsville; two daughters, Susan Brewster of
Glens Falls, Marna (Alex) Molinich of Fairport, NY; two sons, Bill (Cindy) of
Baldwinsville, Derrick (Connie), of Arizona; a brother and several sisters;
six grandchildren. Services: Private. Calling hours will be held Saturday from
4 to 7 p.m. at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 West Genesee Street,
Baldwinsville. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, Beaver Lake Nature Center,
8477 East Mudd Lake Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Gates Funeral Home, Inc.
Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Carubia Sr., Joseph A.
April 19, 2005 Joseph A. Carubia, Sr., 65, passed away Tuesday in St. Joseph's
Hospital. A native of Sicily, he resided in the Syracuse area for 50 years. He
had been employed by Crucible Steel for 38 years before retiring in 2001. He
was a member of Local1276 of the United Steel Workers of America. He is
survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Tornabene) Carubia; five children, Joseph A.
Carubia, Jr. of Syracuse; Michael A. Carubia of Albany; Mary Jane (Vincent)
Gazzara of Liverpool; Ann Marie (Barry) Viggiano of Lyncourt; Antonino J.
(Abigail) Carubia of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; a sister, Antonina
Giannone of Sicily; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and
cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Pirro &
Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dave Duncan officiating. Burial will be in
the Resurrection Mausoleum at St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call at
the funeral home, 514 Turtle St. Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to ones favorite charity in Mr. Carubia's name.
Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of
Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Cavanaugh, Clark
April 15, 2005 Clark Cavanaugh, 52, formerly of Syracuse, died of a heart
attack April 15 in Miami, FL. Born in Syracuse, he had lived in the Miami area
for the last 30 years. Clark was a 1970 graduate of Bishop Ludden High School,
where he ex-celled at both football and basketball. He was a member of the
1969 state championship "Green Machine" basketball team. He attended Kent
State University. He became an avid golfer and enjoyed travel to numerous
tropical destinations. He was an entertaining storyteller and possessed a
genuine sense of humor. Clark spent the majority of his career in the
construction industry of south Florida. He is survived by his sister, Dr.
Sandra A. Chase of New York City; three brothers, Thomas of Homestead, FL, and
John and Brian, both of Syracuse. He had nine nieces and nephews. Services are
being arranged through Branam Funeral Home, 809 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL
33030. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred
Heart Church in Homestead and burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Palms Woodlawn
Cemetery, Naranja, FL. Calling hours will be on Thursday, April 21, from 6 to
10 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial requiem Mass will be held in Syracuse
on April 30 at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Contributions may be
made in Clark's name to Bishop Ludden High School.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.


Davis, Linda L.
April 19, 2005 Linda L. Alseaver Davis, 52, of Clay, died Tuesday at home. She
was born in Waltham, MA. Linda was a business analyst for Syracuse University
and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors: her husband of 32
years, James; two sons, Scott of Liverpool and Michael of Rochester; two
brothers, William of New Bern, NC, and Randall of Bradenton, FL; her
granddaughter Alexis of Bridgeport; two nieces and one nephew. Services: 9:30
a.m. Saturday at Tindall Funeral Home. Burial in Pine Plains Cemetery. Calling
hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5575
Thompson Rd., DeWitt, NY 13214. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Del Nero, Theresa May
April 18, 2005 Theresa May Del Nero, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Monday at
her home. Born in Massena, she resided in Syracuse most of her life. Theresa
had worked many years at GE and retired from the American Red Cross after 16
years. She is survived by three daughters, Marie Burt (Lee Back) of Syracuse,
Sharon Del Nero and Donna Oswald (Donald), both of Onondaga; one son, Donald
Del Nero (Wendy) of Atlanta, Georgia; seven loving grandchildren; one sister,
Gertrude Parkinson of Massena; and two brothers, Vernon Hurteau of
Williamstown, Cyril Hurteau of Syracuse. In lieu of calling hours, please
celebrate with the family at Theresa's funeral Mass Friday, April 22, at 11
a.m. in St. Michael's Church, 4782 W. Seneca Tpk., Onondaga Hill. Arrangements
by Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Desmond, Eugenia   
April 19, 2005 Eugenia Yaworsky Desmond, 83, of Auburn, died April 19, 2005.
She was a native of Clearfield, PA., and resided most of her life in Auburn.
She was retired from Fay's Drugs. Survivors: Her daughter, Maureen (Gordon
"Butch") Reed of Auburn; son, William (Kathleen) Desmond of Winter Haven, FL;
grandchildren, Meghan and Jason Reed, Rachel and Christopher Desmond; sister,
Mary Starowicz of Ellington, CT; and brother, William Yaworsky of Centerville,
VA. Predeceased by her husband, Harry Desmond in 1994; four sisters; and two
brothers. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, in Holy Family Church, Auburn. Burial in
St. Joseph's Cemetery. No Calling hours. Contributions: to SS Peter & Paul
School Fund. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Forestiere Sr., Paul A.   
April 20, 2005 Paul A. Forestiere, Sr., a lifelong resident of Syracuse,
passed away Wednesday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Paul was founder and
operator of A-1 Trophy in Syracuse for over 35 years. He was a US Army Veteran
of World War II.Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, the
Stanley Pennock VFW Post #2893, the American Legion Pulaski Post #1650 and was
a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He was predeceased by his
wife Connie in 1994. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Rosanne and
Joe Anthony, and Angela and Rick Newcomb; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul A.
and Patricia Forestiere II; one sister, Frances Forestiere; six grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 8 a.m. Saturday in
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church,
Liverpool, where a funeral mass will be celebrated. Entombment will be in
Woodlawn Cemetery's Sunset Chapel Mausoleum. Calling hours are from 4 to 8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue, Solvay. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made for the residents' care to Van Duyn Nurses
Fund, 5075 W. Seneca Trnpk., Syracuse, NY 13215. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral
Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

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 4/21/2005.

Godlewski, Francis F.   
April 18, 2005 Francis F. "Frank" Godlewski, 74, of Lafayette, died Monday at
University Hospital. A native of Bath, N.Y., he has lived in Lafayette for
many years. He was a self-employed laborer, primarily working with P&C
Markets. He was a life member of the American Legion Valley Post #1468. A
guitarist, he enjoyed performing country and western music and had the
privilege of "jamming" with Johnny Cash. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in
the Korean Conflict. He was predeceased by his daughter Phyllis Gailit who
died in 1996. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Jean Gailit-Godlewski; three
daughters, Rosanne LaPrell of Texas, Shirley Gailit of Conn., Theresa (Mark)
Krmenec of Binghamton; a son, Randy (Diane) Gailit of Florida; two brothers,
Elwood (Carolyn) Godlewski of Florida, Walter Mackey of Bath, N.Y.; seven
sisters, Vern McNamara of California, Patricia Wolfanger of Florida, Judi
Cutlip of Idaho, Julie (Martin) Weldy and Brandi (Stephen) Graham, both of
Bath, N.Y., Josie (Jerry) Godlewski of Virginia Beach, Va., Helen (Robert)
Keefer of Bradford, N.Y.; several grandchildren; and a "Blood Brother" Billy
Sullivan of Onondaga Nation. Services will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, at
the Firekeepers Diner, Onondaga Nation, with the Rev. Thomas Schaefer
officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the Bath National
Cemetery, Bath, New York. Friends may call 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, at
the Firekeepers Diner. Contributions may be made to the V.A. Voluntary
Services, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13210. Please light a candle
in memory of Frank at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
"Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Goodbread, David J.
April 17, 2005 David J. Goodbread, 40, formerly of Sauquoit and currently
residing in Poughkeepsie, passed away unexpectedly on April 17 in
Poughkeepsie. David is survived by his son, Daniel Goodbread and Daniel's mom,
Mary Steele, both of Tully, NY. Funeral services will be Friday at 12 noon at
the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St., Sauquoit. Interment will be in
Sauquoit Valley Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Gorgievska, Liljana   
April 20, 2005 Liljana Gorgievska, 57, of Liverpool, passed away Wednesday.
Born and educated in Bukovo, Macedonia, she was a seamstress for Learbury
retiring in 2000. She was a member of St. George Macedonian Eastern Orthodox
Church.Survivors: her husband of 33 years, Peco of Liverpool; a son and
daughter-in-law, Robert and Irena Gorgievski of Liverpool; two sisters, Kita
Kiprovski of Liverpool and Ilinka Mackovska of Macedonia; and two
grandchildren, Emily and Anthony. Services: 12:15 p.m. Friday at the
GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 1 p.m. at St. George Macedonian Eastern
Orthodox Church. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call on the family
from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St., where
Trisagion Prayer will be held at 5 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Hosford, Morris D.   
April 19, 2005 Morris D. Hosford, 76, of Center Rd., Scipio Center, NY, died
Tuesday at his residence. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 6 to 9
p.m. at the Shakelton Funeral Home, 418 Main St., Aurora, NY. A memorial
service will be held on Saturday at noon at the funeral home. Interment will
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Ledyard, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.
Kemp, Clarence A.   

April 19, 2005 Clarence A. Kemp, 81, of Moravia, NY, died Tuesday. Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the Wade Funeral
Home, 22 Church St., Moravia. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday
following calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Kenyon, Nina B.   
April 18, 2005 Nina B. Kenyon, of Syracuse, died Monday at Community General
Hospital. A native of Otselic, New York, she was a longtime resident of the
Syracuse area. She was predeceased by her husband Giles M. Kenyon who died in
2002. A son Richard Kenyon and a daughter Evelyn Lee Kenyon died previously.
Surviving are her daughter, Nanette M. Clay of E. Syracuse; one sister, Norma
Baldwin of S. Otselic, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be
3 p.m. Saturday at the Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Burial
will be in Valley View Cemetery, S. Otselic. Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street. Contributions may be made
to Trinity Episcopal Church, 106 Chapel Street, Fayetteville, New York 13066.
Please light a candle in memory of Nina at www.ballweg-lunsford .com Ballweg &
Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Luszcz, Josephine M. (Klodowski)
Luszcz April 20, 2005 Josephine M. (Klodowski) Luszcz, 88, of Syracuse, passed
away peacefully at the Crossings in Minoa on Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, she
attended Sacred Heart School and worked for the Syracuse Public Schools for 20
years retir-ing in 1991. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus where she was a member of the Mother's Club and the Rosary
Society. She was the daughter of John and Anna Klodowski. She enjoyed baking
at the holidays and gardening in the summer, however she enjoyed spending time
with her family the most. A sincere thank you to all at the Crossings that
cared for Josephine. Survivors: a daughter, Eleanor Egle (Tony) of Kirkville;
two sisters, Catherine Rolince (George) and Stella Klodowski both of Syracuse;
and three grandchildren, Jeffery and Amy Luszcz of AZ and Jeremy Egle of Rome.
Her son, John passed away in 1993 and her son, Ronald in 1980. Services: 9
a.m. Saturday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at the
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery
Geddes. Friends may call on the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Contributions: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Markham Sr., Gerald G. "Gerry"
Markham, Sr. April 19, 2005 Gerald G. "Gerry" Markham, Sr., 69, died
unexpectedly Tuesday, April, 19, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. He was born
November 29, 1935 in Granville, VT, son of Glen Markham Sr. and Marion
(Leslie) Markham. Gerry was a graduate of Salem Central School. He was a
lifelong tool and die maker employed by several local companies including,
Sheridan Catheter, Sherwood Medical and Doty Machine Shop. He was a member of
the West Hebron United Methodist Church, The Fraternal Order of Eagles and the
Sons of the American Legion. Gerry enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and
food sales. He will be remembered for his many kindnesses to the elderly in
the community, his smile and sense of humor. Besides his parents, he was
predeceased by his wife, Jackie; and one brother, Clyde Markham. Survivors
include one daughter, Janette Markham of South Glens Falls; four sons, Gerald
Markham, Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Skaneateles, Terry Markham and his
wife, Tonya of Hudson Falls, Kevin Markham and his wife, Pam of Glens Falls
and Gary Luckette of Kirkville; one sister, Patricia Coon and her husband,
Dave of Chittenango; one brother, Glen Markham of Glens Falls; 11
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the McClellan Funeral Home, 19 East Broadway, Salem, NY on
Friday, April 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be a funeral service at 7 p.m.
with the Rev. Robert Flower, pastor of the South Granville Congregational
Church, officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame deLourdes Cemetery in
Schuylerville. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial
contributions be made in his memory to the Salem Rescue Squad, East Broadway,
Salem, NY 12865.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

McArdle, Robert T.   
April 17, 2005 Mr. Robert T. McArdle, 86, of Syracuse, died April 17, 2005.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Walter and Mary (Smith)
McArdle on April 9, 1919. Disabled veteran of WWII, U.S. Army. Mr. McArdle was
a union bartender for many years in the Syracuse area, working at the former
Yates Hotel and the Imperial Bar & Grill. Member of the Local #150 Hotel and
Restaurant Industry Union. Communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. Mr.
McArdle was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, loved "old time"
movies, and was also an avid reader. Predeceased by his sister, Regina
Halloran in 1947. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Rose Marie LaManche
McArdle; one son, Daniel R. (Marlene) McArdle of Syracuse; one daughter,
Deborah McArdle of Manlius; one sister, Joan Stevens of Syracuse; several
cousins and nieces and nephews. Funeral services are Monday at 10:30 a.m. at
St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be private at the Sunset Chapel
Mausoleum in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home. Contributions: American Heart Association,
5575 Thompson Road, DeWitt, NY 13214. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc. 900 N. Salina
Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

McClain, Charity O.   
April 17, 2005 Mrs. Charity O. McClain, 89, of Syracuse, departed this life on
Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Vivian Teal Howard Health Care Center after a long
illness. She was born in South Carolina. She was a member of Mt. Carmel
Seventh Day Adventist Church and a Deaconess Board. Survivors: her husband
Walter McClain of Syracuse; one daughter, Lillie Davis (Robert);
daughter-in-law, Lorain McClain of Worcester, MA; grandchildren, Carolyn,
Brenda, Angel, Walter Jr., Star and LaWanda; several great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews including Eula Mae Waire of Worcester, MA; sister-in-law
Maggie Madison; and a host of cousins. Services Friday 1 p.m. at Garland Bros.
Funeral Home. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the funeral home, 143 W. Castle St. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned
and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

McKeeby, Beverly J. Younis   
April 18, 2005 Beverly J. Younis McKeeby, 68, of Baldwinsville, died Monday,
April 18, 2005 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She was born in Auburn,
NY. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert C. who died in 1992, and a
brother. Survivors: five daughters, Anne (David) Ayotte of Baldwinsville,
Debra (James) Sochia of Auburn, Kathleen (Craig) Withers of Baldwinsville,
Michelle (Richard) Pitcher of Baldwinsville, Donna (Aaron) Boyea of
Baldwinsville; one son, Edward Trouesdale of Auburn; five brothers; one
sister; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside Services:
Monday, 10 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be
held Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 West Genesee
Street, Baldwinsville. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Mogilewski, Anthony J. (Toni)
Mogilewski April 19, 2005 Anthony J. (Toni) Mogilewski, 63, of Stoutenger Rd.,
Phoenix, NY, died Tuesday. Born in Scranton, PA, he lived in Niagara Falls and
moved to Phoenix 32 years ago. Graduated from Trott Technical in Niagara Falls
and attended Morrisville Technical School. He was a power plant operator for
Indeck, Inc., Oswego, NY, member of St. Stephen's Church, served as usher and
worked with maintenance, member of Boy Scout Troop #750, Phoenix Little
League, Loyal Order of the Moose, Syracuse, was owner of A&M Refinishing, and
was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was predeceased by his son John J.
Mogilewski, November 15, 1999, and his mother, Victoria Mogilewski, July 4,
2004. Surviving are his wife, Laurie Borowczyk Mogilewski, married 40 years;
daughter and son-in-law, Yvette and Frank Gigliotti of Fulton; son, Michael
Mogilewski of Phoenix; three grandchildren, Sarah and Lydia Gigliotti and
Kyleigh Mogilewski. Services 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Allanson-Glanville-Tappan
Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. St. Stephen's Church, Phoenix. Interment, Our Lady
of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home, 431 Main St., Phoenix. Memorials may be made to St. Stephen's
Church, 469 Main St., Phoenix, NY 13135, or American Cancer Society, PO Box 7,
E. Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

Montana, Helen C.   
April 16, 2005 Helen C. Montana, 85, of Auburn, died Saturday. Born in Rome,
she was the widow of Anthony Montana. She was a safety instructor and engraver
for the Syracuse Police Department. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Shirley
Montana Gerow of Clayton, NC; and three grandchildren. Private services.
Burial St. Marys Mausoleum, DeWitt. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

New, Virginia Alice
April 14, 2005 Virginia Alice New, age 79, of Tucson, Arizona, died April 14,
2005, of a massive stroke subsequent to open-heart surgery to correct blockage
to her heart. Born July 20, 1925, in Brewerton, Onondaga County, New York,
just north of Syracuse. Ginnie, as she was known among her friends, moved to
Tucson to live with her brother when she retired in 1993. She worked most of
her life as a bookkeeper and ran her own business "Aunt Ginnie's Pantry" in
Averill Park, New York, for several years. While living with her brother, she
moved with him to Tucumcari, New Mexico, where she came out of retirement to
work as a waitress at the Tucumcari Truck Terminal and made many friends among
truckers all over the country. Returning to Tucson in 1999, she retired for
good and kept herself busy doing paint-by-number pictures, knitting, reading,
fill-in word puzzles, gardening and feeding the birds in her back yard. She is
survived by her son, Dennis Wayne New, of Woodland Hills, California; and her
brother, David E. Laird, of Tucson, Arizona; as well as numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins scattered around the United States and Canada. Funeral
arrangements are being handled by Farone & Son Funeral Home of Syracuse.
Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at
801 E. Colvin, Syracuse, New York. Viewing will take place from noon to 1 p.m.
and memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2005.
Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, New York. Donations in
her memory may be made to either the American Heart Association or the
American Diabetes Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/21/2005.

O'Neill, Mary Russo   
April 19, 2005 Mary Russo O'Neill, 85, of Fairmount Gardens, Camillus, passed
away Tuesday at Community-General Hospital. Born in Syracuse on Christmas Day
1919, she lived in Camillus for 19 years. Mary was a graduate of Blodgett
Vocational High School. Shewas formerly employed by General Motors Co. before
owning O'Neill's Restaurant. In 1985 she retired from Syracuse Stamping Co.
She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Mary was a devoted mother and
grandmother who will be missed dearly. She enjoyed spending lots of time with
her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her sons,
Donald "Butch" (Barbara) O'Neill and Thomas (Carolyn) O'Neill, both of
Fairmount; grandchildren, Kelly (Michael) Rossi; Scott (Suzanne), Kevin,
Lauren and David O'Neill; great-grandchildren, Steven, Nicole, Anthony,
Nicholas, Brianna and Michael-Joseph. Mary is predeceased by her husband,
Donald T., in 1977 and siblings, Anthony, James, John and Josephine. Services
will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St.,
Camillus. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Private burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Hope for Bereaved Inc., 4500 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13219-3329. PLEASE
SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
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Palmer, Bradlee A.
March 11, 2005 Bradlee A. Palmer, formerly of Baldwinsville, died Friday,
March 11, 2005 in Sterling, VA. Beloved husband of 35 years of Ligaya Palmer;
loving father of JoAnn (James) Ellingsworth and Michelle (John) Frederick; son
of the late Frank and Doris Palmer; brother of Shirley Johnson, Kate Adams,
Patricia Martin, Robert, Donnie, Arnie, Bill, Ronnie and Carol Palmer and the
late Jack and Jim Palmer. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Alyssa,
Emma and Johnnie; and his lifelong friend, Tom Disinger. Friends are invited
to share memories at Belgium Cold Springs Firehouse, 7920 River Road,
Baldwinsville on April 24, 2005 from 1 to 2 p.m. Gates Funeral Home, Inc.,
Baldwinsville has care of arrangements. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate
Care
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Phillips, Harold E.   
April 20, 2005 Harold E. Phillips, 95, of Biddlecum Rd., Pennellville, died
Wednesday. He was a fabricator for G.E., Syracuse. Surviving: son, Joseph;
sister, Mildred Cain of Syracuse; granddaughter, Joleen. Services: 1 p.m.
Saturday, Roosevelt Cemetery. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan, 695-3131
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Romano, Phyllis (Phil)   
Fraser April 7, 2005 Phyllis (Phil) Romano Fraser died April 7, 2005, in
Syracuse, NY, at the age of 87. Phil was born in West Lebanon, H.H. Following
her graduation from West Lebanon High School in 1936, Phyllis attended The
Baypath Institute in Brattleboro, VT, attaining a two-year degree in business
secretarial skills. In November 1947 Phyllis married Owen Gordon Fraser. Owen,
Dartmouth College class of '47, was a veteran of WWII, earning both a Purple
Heart and Bronze Star for his service as a paratrooper serving in the
Philippines with the 82nd Airborne. Phil spoke fluent Italian, loved
gardening, children, baking and the family pets. She was a communicant of Holy
Family Church in Fairmount for 50 years. Phil was predeceased by her beloved
husband Owen in 1998; her sister Helen; and brothers Carrol and Alfonzo. She
is survived by her sons, Scott (Sheryl) Fraser of Syracuse and Stephen (Rosa)
Fernandez-Fraser of Trumansburg, NY; her two daughters, Karen (Doug) Shepherd
of South Weymouth, MA, and Robin (Tom) Fraser-Davis of Grass Valley, CA; her
granddaughter, Audrey Fernandez-Fraser; brothers, Patsy Romano and Joseph
Romano; cousin, Tina Romano; 16 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and
nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Chapel of Most Holy
Rosary Church at 9:15 a.m. on April 30. The family suggests that in lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Phyllis Fraser's name to the
CNY SPCA, 5878 East Molloy Rd., Syracuse, NY 13211, Attn: Patricia Richards,
Exec. Dir. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
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Sheridan, Donald F. "Knobby"
Sheridan April 20, 2005 Donald F. "Knobby" Sheridan, 91, of Syracuse, passed
away peacefully April 20 at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. A
native of Yonkers, NY, Mr. Sheridan lived in Syracuse 86 years. He retired in
1972 from the Syracuse Police De-partment with the rank of captain after 30
years of service. He was a graduate of North High School and the F.B.I.
Academy in Washington, D.C. Mr. Sheridan was a communicant and Holy Name
Member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. He was a member of the Syracuse Police
Benevolent Association, Police Retirees' Association, Pastime Athletic Club,
and Tanner Valley Golf Club. Surviving are three children, a daughter
Catherine Trahan of Catskill, NY, and two sons, Edward F. Sheridan and Dr.
Donald T. Sheridan of Syracuse. Mr. Sheridan is also survived by seven
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Sheridan was predeceased by
his wife, Helen T. Sheridan, who passed away in 1977. Services will be held
Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in
St. Ann's Church on Onondaga Blvd. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. Edward J. Ryan & Son
Inc.
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Smith, Cheryl L.
April 19, 2005 Cheryl L. Smith, 39, of Central Square, died Tuesday, April 19,
2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Born in Oswego, she had lived in the
town of Palermo before moving to Central Square. She was predeceased by her
father, John E. Smith in 1974. Surviving are her mother, Norma Rice Smith
Davis; a sister, Carol Heer (Mark Chiasson); two nieces and a nephew, all of
Port Charlotte, Fla. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005, at the
Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square, with burial in
Upson Corners Cemetery, Central Square. Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
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Thompson, Charles A.   
April 15, 2005 Charles A. Thompson, 58, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at
University Hospital. Charles was born in Fountain Inn, SC, and has lived in
Syracuse since 1966. He was employed at L.B. Security for the past seven
years. Survivors: his wife of 25 years, Dorothy Rodgers Thompson; daughter,
Charlene Thompson of Albany; son, Michael Thompson of CT. Calling hours Friday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at FARONE & SON with a service to follow. Burial in Oakwood
Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
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Warner, Jeanne   
April 19, 2005 Jeanne Warner, 50, of 1351 Lestina Beach Rd., Bridgeport, NY,
died Tuesday in the University Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a short illness.
Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late George, 1992, and
Lillian (Frank) Thomas. She served in the US Air force. Survived by one son,
Michael Stanistreet of Bridgeport, NY; her mother, Lillian (Frank) Thomas; two
sisters, Karon Ladd of North Syracuse, NY, Ellen Dresser of Auburn, NY;
several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rt 11), North
Syracuse, NY. Memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral
home. The family requests memorial donations for Jeanne's son, Michael, C/O
Karon Ladd. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign the Guest Book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
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Wells, Barbara   
April 15, 2005 Barbara Wells, 70, formerly of Elbow Rd., Syracuse, passed away
Friday, April 15 at Iroquois Nursing Home. There are no known survivors.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Liverpool Congregation of
Jehovah's Witnesses. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave.
468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
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Wheeler, Charles W.
April 19, 2005 Charles W. Wheeler, 86, of North Syracuse, died Tuesday at his
home. Charlie was a kind hearted man who was loved by many. He was a member of
the Army Honor Guard for President Roosevelt's funeral. His passions in life
were hunting and fishing,of which he was very respectful. He was a carpenter
for over 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Suzanne
Wheeler. Surviving are his three children, Sheila, Edward, and Dana;
daughter-in-law, Lynn; and grandson, Conal, who he adored. Services will be
Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Fergerson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Rose of
Lima Church with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours
will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 So. Main
Street, North Syracuse. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes
Association, 356 North Midler Avenue, Syracuse 13206 or to the Central New
York Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 913 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool,
NY 13088. FergersonFuneralHome.com
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