OBITS: The Post-Standard 25 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 Baptist, Russell E. LIVERPOOL, NY-Russell E. Baptist, 79, of Liverpool, died Sunday, April 24th, 2005 at home. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Antoinette (Danial) Baptist; a son, Steven Baptist of New York City; a daughter, Janet and her husband Charlie Bird of Mission Viejo, CA; a sister, Marilyn Baptist of Massachusetts; a brother, Francis Baptist of Pennsylvania and five grandchildren. He was born in Worcester, a son of the late Napoleon and Eva (Brooks) Baptist, and has lived in Liverpool for many years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was awarded a Bronze Star. Mr. Baptist retired from the Carrier Corporation after 30 years of service. His funeral will be held on Friday at 1 PM in the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, April 28th from 4-7 PM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. An online memorial guest book and directions are available at www.brittonfuneralhomes.com COMMENTS: Please fax confirmation to 508.832.2007 / 508.842.0061. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Boardman, Marjilee "Lee" April 20, 2005 Marjilee "Lee" Boardman, 66, of Baldwinsville, NY, and Sun City Center, FL, died Wednesday after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee was born in Evansville, IN, on May 29, 1938. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing, Evansville, IN. She moved here with her family in 1974 and retired from nursing at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital in 1990. After retiring, she continued to serve the community as a volunteer with Hospice and Francis House. In 2004 she was Hospice volunteer of the year. She was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Liverpool, where she was a lector and lay minister. Lee was a loving mother, grandmother and wife. Lee is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, James Boardman; daughter, Kathleen Zona, and son-in-law Norman of Liverpool; sons, Mark and Daniel of Baldwinsville; Michael and daughter-in-law Deborah of Atlanta; and Jeffrey of Atlanta; grandchildren: Megan Kuppel, Shannon Kuppel, Eric Zona, Taylor Boardman and Ryan Boardman; sisters, Nancy Miller of Newburgh, IN, and Jane Nash of Pontiac, MI; as well as nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 25, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at the church. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Mausoleum, Clay. Memorial contributions can be made in Lee's name to either Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Bridenbaker, Barbara L. April 24, 2005 Barbara L. Bridenbaker, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at home with her family by her side. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Barbara enjoyed listening to country music, going to bingo with her friends and playing cards with her grand-children. Her husband Charles died June 5, 2000. Survivors: her daughter, JoAnn (Lewis) St. Andrew of Lyncourt; stepsons, Michael Bridenbaker of Tully, Edward Bridenbaker of Mattydale and Patrick Bridenbaker of Plainville; brothers, Richard (Eileen) Burdick of Clay, Roger Burdick of Syracuse, Donald (Vicky) Burdick of Elmira and her twin, William (Kathy) Burdick of Camillus; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at FARONE & SON. Funeral Service: Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions: Hospice of CNY. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Chase, Marjorie Bingham April 23, 2005 Mrs. Marjorie Bingham Chase, 93, of Sherburne, NY, former managing editor of The Evening Sun, Norwich, NY, and a journalist for 44 years, died Saturday in Hamilton, NY. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 South Main St., Sherburne. Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Chenango County SPCA, 6160 County Road 32, Norwich, NY 13815 or to United Church of Christ, Sherburne, NY 13460. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. DePew, Tina L. April 21, 2005 Tina Lanell Holmes DePew, 35, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday. Tina was a life resident of Syracuse and a member of God's Way Church. She was predeceased by her father Ardee Holmes in 1989; herbrother Ardee Holmes Jr. in 1997; and her brother Derrace Holmes in 1989. Survivors: her husband, Steven J. DePew; daughters: Carmeisha Davis, Danielle Jones, JuanTina Safford, Deborah Crawford and Hadia Dixon; sons, Richard Jr. and Markese Smalls; mother, Erma (Holmes) Knight and stepfather, Carl Knight; sisters: Maria, Lori, Juanita and Debbie (Papo) Holmes, Lisa Frank and Carmellita (Roy) Holmes-Stokes; brothers: Anthony, David and Lewis (Lynn) Holmes, Charles (Maria) Rivers, Dion (Cheryl) Holmes and Willie Gilmore Jr., of Syracuse; grandfather, Henry Brown; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling Hour: 11 a.m. to noon at God's Way Church, 1800 S. Salina St., with funeral services to follow at noon. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Donaldson, Luella M. April 23, 2005 Luella M. Donaldson, 82, of Hannibal, died Saturday at home. Born in Fulton, she had been a life resident of the Hannibal-Fulton area. She retired as a liquor and press foreman in 1986 from the Nestle Company in Fulton. Luella was a volunteerfor Lee Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and also for Red Cross blood banks. She was a member of the Volney Seniors. She was predeceased by her first husband, Leslie Coe, in 1945 and by her second husband, William Donaldson, in 1987. Surviving: two daughters, Jean Lewis of Hannibal and Jane Scruton of Oswego; a son, Robert Coe of Hannibal; a stepdaughter, Loramae Martin of Florida; two sisters, Sophronia Shoults and Evelyn Secor of Fulton; a brother, Wilford Deacon of Fulton; 11 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial will be at Mt. Adnah Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m Tuesday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Foster Funeral Home Inc. Fulton - Hannibal Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Himes, Marie A. April 23, 2005 Marie A. Himes, 88, of the Valley, died Saturday at Community General Hospital. Mrs. Himes retired from Park-Brannock as a salesperson, following 25 years of service. She enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing bunko. Her husbandHarry C. Himes died in 2002. Surviving are her daughters, Kathleen Himes of Syracuse and Barbara Wilburn of Central Square; sons, John Himes of VA and Harry C. "Buddy" Himes Jr. of Syracuse; sister, Hazel Gorman of Auburn; brother, Gerald McCasland of FL; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Calling Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Please light a candle in memory of Marie at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Marshall, Mildred R. April 21, 2005 Mildred R. Marshall, 75, formerly of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Thursday in Lexington SC. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Valerie Marshall of Lexington, SC, and Debra Marshall-Pryce (Richard) of Syracuse; oneson, Albert Marshall of Syracuse; three sisters, Donnie Gary (Marcus) of Syracuse, Edna Nicks of Folkston, GA, and Joan Johnson of Virginia; two brothers, Charles (Eugenia) and Henry (Christine) Moore, both of Syracuse; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at University United Methodist Church, 1085 E. Genesee St. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. McGuire, Evelyn N. April 23, 2005 Evelyn N. Ladouceur McGuire, 75, of Syracuse, passed away at home on Saturday, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Evelyn was born and raised in Ogdensburg, NY, and resided inSyracuse for the past 48 years. Evelyn was a homemaker, then worked at Holy Cross Rectory for 17 years, before leaving due to ill health in 2002. Evelyn was a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She devoted much of her time to playing cards with her grandchildren and attending all their school and sporting events. Evelyn also enjoyed playing bingo, watching SU basketball games and baking. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Olive Ladouceur; daughter, Deborah Ann McGuire in 1952; sister, Jacqueline Vitullo; and brother, Edgar Ladouceur. Survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Robert L. McGuire; a son, Edgar H. McGuire, and his wife Mary Anne of Syracuse; two daughters, Roberta "Robin" Redmond, and her husband Terry of N. Syracuse and Maureen Reilly and her husband Brian of Liverpool; a stepson, Patrick (Kay) McGuire of New Zealand; four grandchildren: Jennifer (Tim) Roy, Greg Redmond, Eric Redmond and Collin Reilly; sisters, Ada (Richard) Prophet of Ogdensburg, NY, and Keitha Lalonde of Florida; brother, Harold (Julie) Ladouceur of Florida; sister-in-law, Joan Ladouceur of Norwood, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 9:15 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Dewitt. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions may be made in Evelyn's name to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street, 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 4/25/2005. Mettler Sr., William C. April 21, 2005 William C. "Bill" Mettler Sr., 60, of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, formerly of Sherburne and Franklin, NY, died Thursday. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, NY. Visitation: Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions: American Legion Post #876, South Main St., Sherburne, NY 13460 or American Legion Post, 29 Sheldon St., Norwich, NY 13815. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Mowers, Robert April 24, 2005 Robert Mowers, 74, formerly of Mexico, NY, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Sunrise Nursing Home, Oswego. There are no calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are by Watson Funeral Home, Inc., Central Square. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Nelepovitz, Barbara J. April 24, 2005 Barbara J. Nelepovitz, 67, of Syracuse, left us April 24, 2005 to go play bingo with her sister Helen in heaven. She was a life resident of Syracuse. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She enjoyed spending time with her familyand her bingo friends, especially Nancy. Her husband of 46 years, Anthony, died in 2003. Survivors: a son, Ron Bielski; two daughters, Cindy Benderski and Sandra Bielski; grandchildren: Breanne and Michael Hardman and Brian and Michael Benderski; and Tiffanie Fields, who was like a granddaughter to her. She is also survived by a brother, Wesley (Sandy) Nelepovitz; three sisters, Margaret Pernasilice, Ann Liszewski and Shirley (Bill) Benedict; two sisters-in-law, Tillie Kotash and Lottie (Bob) Walters; many nieces and nephews. Services will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from MACKO-VASSALLO FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 1609 W. Genesee St. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Payne, Charles F. April 23, 2005 Charles F. Payne, 83, of Chandler, AZ, and former DeWitt resident, passed away Saturday. Mr. Payne, a retired accountant/auditor with Reynolds Metal Co. (Alcoa), moved to Arizona in 2003. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Norma; children: Cathi (Steve) Ferris of WA, Chuck (Lisa) Payne of NJ and Carol (George) Woods of AZ; along with five grandchildren. Memorial services will be Tuesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1035 E. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, AZ. A private interment will take place in AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charles' name may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Tempe Mortuary, 480-967-1643 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Robbins Jr., Thomas C. April 24, 2005 Thomas C. Robbins Jr., 25, of 32 Bangell Road, Parish, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 7, 1980, in Miami, Florida. He graduated from APW High school in 1998. He was employed by Tamarck Tree Service in Canton and previously employed by Nelson Tree Service in Dayton, Ohio. He was currently doing contract work for Niagara Mohawk. He was a member of the Electrical Brotherhood local 1249 Syracuse for the past seven years. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his father and mother, Thomas and Margo Robbins Sr.; one sister, Ashley A. Robbins, all of Altmar; his paternal grandparents, Carl and Shirley Robbins of Williamstown; his stepmaternal grandmother, Patti O'Hara McGraw; his fiancee, Erin Bailey of Parish. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Patrick and Frances O'Hara. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Altmar. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Saxton, Sylvia Ann April 21, 2005 Sylvia Ann Saxton, 83, of Manlius Home, Manlius, NY, formerly of 302 Salt Springs Rd., Syracuse, died Thursday in Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Frank Calvin and Ester (Crawford) Sax-ton. Sylvia graduated from Nottingham High School and was a 1943 graduate of Syracuse University (magna cum laude). She was an insurance underwriter with The Miller Agency of NY and retired in 1985. Sylvia was predeceased by her brother John C. Saxton in 1981. Survived by two nephews, John R. Saxton of Cicero, NY, and Frank R. Saxton of FL; one niece, Mary Jane Saxton-Hood of Denver, CO; one great-nephew, Sean R. Saxton of Rochester, NY; one great-niece, Stacy A. Saxton of Cicero, NY Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rte. 11), North Syracuse, NY. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be Thursday in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at www.searsmiddletonjones.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Schueler, Robert April 22, 2005 Robert Schueler, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), was relieved on April 22, 2005, from the hardest duty of his career--a cruel disease that robbed him of strength and connection to reality, but could not conquer his faith, humor and concern for his fellow man. Left behind to celebrate his promotion to eternal service with his Supreme Commander are Madeline, his wife and sweetheart for 50 years; his brother John and wife Helen; five beloved children and children-in-law, Madeline and Lanny Jean, Jenny and David Williams, Kathy and Tony Brock, Billy and Patt Schueler, and Bobby and Sharon Schueler; and 11 cherished grandchildren. Born in 1928 in Jersey City, NJ, Bob grew up in Danbury, CT, and enlisted in the Marine Corps at 18. He earned an A.B. degree from Brown University through NROTC and spent his life eagerly serving his Lord, his country and his family. In his 26 years in the Corps, he was primarily an artilleryman, but he was equally proficient in naval gunfire support, logistics, and military intelligence. He retired in 1972, having fought in both Korea and Vietnam. Adopting Richmond as home, he spent the next 20 years applying his leadership and integrity in manufacturing, his work in the church, and his warm love for his family. At age 65, he trained as an EMT to drive for Forest View Rescue Squad. Whether military or civilian, he was never too busy to serve his Lord in any way needed, filling any office from elder to church cleaner. An avid reader and a fount of military history, he enjoyed gardening and was always loyal to his Redskins. His last years were spent in Brandermill Woods Health Care Center, where he matched the wonderful staff in dispensing love and concern to everyone. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1100 West Grace Street. Bob would be honored by any contributions to Bethlehem Lutheran Church Operating Funds or to Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Wallace, Charles G. April 23, 2005 Charles G. Wallace, 88, formerly of Adams St., Auburn, died. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member of V.F.W. Post 1970, Auburn, he retired from the Ashland Oil Company as a service manager. Survivors: son, Ted Wallace, Baldwinsville; a stepdaughter, Lorraine Wallace, Elbridge; three granddaughters; a sister, Eleanor Terry, CA. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. Calling Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Syracuse Home, 7740 Meigs Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005. Williams, Rosalind C. April 18, 2005 Rosalind C. Williams, 90, formerly of Fayetteville, is asleep with Jesus. She was born in Syracuse and grew up in Fayetteville. She and her husband, William "Bill" Williams, lived next door to her father and mother, the late James and EthelShoemaker, on Highbridge Street. Rose and her beloved husband both retired from the Fayetteville-Manlius School District after many years of dedicated service. She loved the children and teachers at Mott Road Elementary School. She was predeceased by her husband, William "Bill" Williams, and two brothers, Marshal and Charles Shoemaker. Rose is together again and celebrating a joyous reunion with her husband, parents, brothers, and departed friends and relatives. Survivors: dear and precious mother of Richard H. Williams of Hilliard, FL, and Amy Alibrandi of North Syracuse; grandmother of Tommy Alibrandi, Christina Alibrandi Lockwood, Robert Williams and Richard Williams Jr.; dear sister of Doris Collins Albanese of Manlius and Grant Shoemaker of Fayetteville. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home. Burial: White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 7191 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/25/2005.