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Bowman, Nancy
April 27, 2005 Nancy R. Bowman, 64, life resident of Pennellville, NY passed
away Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, she was an honor society member and graduate
of J.C. Birdlebough High School, Phoenix in 1958 and Central City Business
Institute, Syracusein 1960. She was a retired paralegal from the Nottingham,
Engle and Kerr Law Firm. She also worked for Arron Zimmerman and several other
attorney's and judges in Onondaga County. She was a member of, the Daughters
of American Revolution and belonged to and supported many nature wildlife
preservation and conservation organizations. She was a family historian and
genealogist. She was predeceased by her husband, A C Bowman in 1986, and her
parents, Martin died in 1986 and Frances Chesbro in 2004. Survivors: Her
children, Thomas and Todd Button, Brett (Heather) and A C (Rhonda) Bowman;
sister, Connie Chesbro; and brother, Earl (Mary Ellen) Chesbro; several
nieces, nephews and cousins; she was a mother and friend of many. Services: 9
a.m. Monday, Traub Funeral Home, Central Square and 10 a.m. at Immaculate
Conception Church, 309 Buffalo St., Fulton. Burial Pennellville Cemetery.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 684 North
Main St. Contributions in her memory may be made to Immaculate Conception
Church or American Cancer Society. Traub Funeral Home Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Crangle, Clarissa I.   
April 28, 2005 Clarissa I. Fowler Crangle, 82, of Syracuse, passed away at her
home on Thursday surrounded by her family. Born May 31, 1922 in Fair Haven,
New York, she graduated from Fair Haven High School and attended Geneseo State
Uni-versity. She married James Robert Crangle on August 2, 1944 in Portsmouth,
VA. He predeceased her in 1974. A resident of the Valley for 60 years, she was
a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and a former member of the Twins
and Triplets Club. Claire especially loved her family and her home. She is
survived by six daughters, Barbara A. (Thomas) Planz, of Olive Bridge, NY,
Kathleen H. "Frieda" (Gus) Sidou of Holt, MI, Marianne (Roland) Christy of Old
Forge, NY, Annette (Michael) Fekete of Washington, DC and Jeanette (Richard)
Beers of Rockville, MD; and six sons, Thomas J. of Las Vegas, NV, Charles H.
(Lisa) of Orlando, FL, Robert J. (Janet) of Syracuse, NY, David P. (Sharon) of
Silverthorne, CO, John Paul (Mary) of Syracuse, NY and William D. (Valorie) of
Dillon, CO. She had 27 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by two sisters, Marilyn Wheeler and Beverly Barry, both of Hannibal,
NY; and several nieces and nephews and many loving friends. She was
predeceased by her brother, Harry Fowler; and a granddaughter, Sara Fowler
Crangle. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, 300 Valley Drive, Syracuse. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley
Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S.
Salina Street. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American
Heart Association. Please light a candle in memory of Clarissa at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Edwards, Leslie M.   
April 28, 2005 Leslie M. Edwards, 78, formerly of 42 Church St., Cortland,
passed away at the Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center in Auburn. A funeral
service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home in
Cortland. A calling hour will be held 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the
funeral home on Saturday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Elliott, Catherine Cox
March 5, 2005 Catherine Cox Elliott, 81, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March
5, 2005, in Fredericksburg, VA. Born in Auburn, NY, in 1923, she went to
Washington, D.C. during World War II to work for the Signal Corps. She married
Charles S. El-liott and remained to make her home in Virginia. A memorial
service was held by Zoan Baptist Church, where she was a devoted member. She
is survived by her sister, Margaret Langtry and her husband Robert of
Fayetteville, NY; their children, Tim Langtry and his wife Ann of PA, Rebecca
Pierce and her husband Dave, and Melissa Kester and her husband Mike of NY,
and their children; a stepdaughter, Claire Dean of NH; a stepson, Charles E.
Elliott of VA, and their children and grandchildren. A private interment
service will be held at Fort Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Fedor, Elsie   
April 27, 2005 Elsie Fedor, 91, of Auburn, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005. She
was a native of Northampton, PA, and resided in the Auburn area more that 65
years. Until retirement she was employed by St. Mary's Church. Survivors: son,
Paul Fedor of Auburn; daughter, Patricia Clark of Sacramento, CA; grandsons,
Nicholas Fedor and Michael Clark; sister, Alexandra Maleskey, and brother,
William Mycio, both of PA. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday from the Plis Funeral
Home, and 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Calling hours Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 220 State St.,
Auburn. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Harris, Shirley Ann Gaffey   
April 27, 2005 Shirley Ann Gaffey Harris, 71, of Eatonbrook Road, Erieville,
and Wildwood, Florida, has been called by the Lord to sing forever with the
Choir of Angels. She is the daughter of the late, Clarence and Edna Gaffey of
Fayetteville, NY. She is sur-vived by her husband of 48 years, Russell Harris;
her children, Karen Glasbergen and husband, Randy, Cheryl Boyson and husband,
Fred, Stephen Harris and wife, Shelly, all of Sherburne, Linda Crovella and
husband, Mark of Scituate, MA, Joy Mazzetti and husband, Dave of Wallkill; 14
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her twin sister, Gloria Fowler of
Brewster, MA; her sister, Elaine Conerty of Bellevue, FL; and her
sister-in-law, Judith Harris of Syracuse. Mrs. Harris graduated from
Fayetteville High School. She retired in 1995 from Highland Central School,
where she worked for many years. She was an avid golfer and loved to travel.
In the past three years she enjoyed trips to England, Ireland, Paris, France
and most recently a cruise to the Panama Canal. Memorial services will be held
at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for
ALS Research or to the Shirley Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund for Highland
High School, C/O Joy Mazzetti, 1199 Rte. 208, Wallkill, NY 12589. Tait Funeral
Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Johnson, Helen C.   
April 26, 2005 Helen Cotes Johnson, 93, of Manlius, died at Francis House. A
native of Holland Patent, she graduated from Holland Patent High School and
Elmira College. She attended Geneseo Collage and received her Library
Certificate from Syracuse Uni-versity. She retired as librarian from
Fayetteville-Manlius Junior High School. She was a member of the United Church
of Fayetteville and a member of its Christian Women and assisted with Adult
Forum Sunday School. She was a member of the Holland Patent Eastern Star, the
Elmira Alumni Association, Retired Teachers Association, American Association
of University Women, and Philomath. Her husband, Raymond I. Johnson died in
1983. Survivors: her son, Robert C. Johnson of North Reading, MA; and a
sister, Florence Williams of Poughkeepsie. Memorial services 1 p.m. Monday at
the United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Burial,
Holland Patent Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions: The
United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY 13066 or
Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP
Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Knight, Arthur E.
April 28, 2005 Arthur E. Knight, 85, of North Syracuse, died with his family
at his side Thursday at Birchwood Health Care Center. A native of Prescott,
Ontario, he had lived in North Syracuse since 1950. He was an Army Air Corps
veteran of WW II and a commu-nicant of St. Rose of Lima Church. He retired in
1980 as maintenance supervisor for the Syracuse Developmental Center. He was
predeceased on August 16, 2004, by his wife of 56 years, the former Barbara
Bodah. Surviving are two sons, Gerald (Maryann) and Joseph (Cheryl), both of
Clay; and three grandchildren, Erica, Andrew and Corey. Services will be
Saturday at 7 p.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home. Calling hours will be from 4 to
7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street,
Liverpool 13088. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Kranze, George M.
April 28, 2005 George M. Kranze, 75, of Cato, died Thursday at home. A native
of Hannibal, he was a life resident of the Cato-Hannibal area. Mr. Kranze had
a trucking and custom harvest business early in his career. He owned and
operated a crop farm and George Kranze Lawn and Garden Equipment. In later
years he sold coal in addition to farming. He attended Martville United
Methodist Church, Martville. He was a dual member of Hannibal and Cato Masonic
Lodges. Mr. Kranze was also a member of NYS International Harvester Club;
Black Creek Hunting Camp in Herkimer County; the N.R.A. and formerly of the
National Hay and Grain Association. He was a member of Cato Volunteer Fire
Department since 1952 and served as chief and president. Mr. Kranze served on
the Cato Union Cemetery and Bethel Cemetery boards of directors and served as
a town of Ira councilman from 1971 to present. Mr. Kranze was predeceased by
his first wife, Barbara Rice Kranze, who died in 1979, and by his second wife,
Mary VanDoren Kranze, who died in 2004. Surviving are his children, Jeffrey
(Peggy) Kranze of Cato and Lee Ann (Ronnie) Smith of Mooresville, NC; his
brother, Charles "Bill" (Marilyn) Kranze of Hannibal; three grandchildren,
Jennifer and Paul Kranze and Regan Smith; stepchildren, Roger (Debbie) Davis
of Cato, Kathleen (Rick) Wilson of Cato, Janice (Greg) Pollock of Weedsport;
eight step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two nephews; a niece
and many close personal friends. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at
Martville United Methodist Church, State Route 104, Martville. Burial at Cato
Union Cemetery, Cato. Calling hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at
Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga Street, Hannibal. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to Cato Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 252,
Cato, 13033; Martville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 45, Martville, 13111;
or to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, 13021. Foster
Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Luck, Millicent A. "Midge"   
April 27, 2005 Millicent A. "Midge" Luck, 68, of Oneida, died Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Interment will be made in Lenox Rural Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the
funeral service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Martini, Margaret A.
April 27, 2005 Margaret A. Martini, age 62, of Canandaigua, formerly of
Syracuse, died April 27, 2005, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She
is survived by her husband of 44 years, Anthony J. Martini; two sons, Jim
(Laura) Martini of Honeoye Falls, Tom (Michelle) Martini of Palmyra; one
daughter, Julie (Frank) Simone of Nunda; seven grandchildren; her mother,
Marian Aldrich of N. Carolina; two brothers, Robert (Gail) Aldrich of
Virginia, David Aldrich of N. Carolina; one sister, Judy (Richard) Hughes of
N. Carolina; sister-in-law, Tonia DeGroote of Clayton; several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her father George Aldrich and brother James
Aldrich. Her memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at St.
Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Her wish was that if she couldn't
beat cancer, others might benefit from the knowledge gained in treating her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to James P. Wilmot
Cancer Center, PO Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642. Arrangements by John C.
Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

McCormick, Elsie   
April 28, 2005 Elsie McCormick, 82, of Oneida, died Thursday. Funeral services
will be held 6 p.m. Saturday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc.,
Oneida. Calling hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Niles, Florence R.   
April 27, 2005 Florence R. Niles, 89, of Lebanon, NY, died Wednesday in
Hamilton, NY. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1, from the Burgess &
Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, NY, followed by interment in
the Earlville Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home on Sunday from 11 a.m.
until the time of the service. Contributions: Lebanon Federated Church, 1494
Billings Hill Rd., Earlville, NY 13332.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Polzin, Wayne Douglas   
April 27, 2005 Wayne Douglas Polzin, 62, of Cazenovia, died Wednesday at
University Hospital. Born in Appleton, WI, he had lived in Cazenovia since
1982. Mr. Polzin was a Missionary for The Navigators in Colorado Springs. He
was a member of Eastern Hills Bible Church in Manlius. Surviving are his wife,
Glenda; his children, Jason W. of Ontario, NY, Jennifer Williamson of
Fayetteville, Jed of Wisconsin, Jana of Washington, DC and 5 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eastern Hills Bible
Church, Enders Road in Manlius. Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday at the Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. In lieu
of flowers, contributions, may be made to Hospice of CNY 990 7th North Street
Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Reed, Dwight A.   
April 28, 2005 Dwight A. Reed, 73, of March Road, Oswego, NY, died on
Thursday, April 28, 2005, at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton, New York.
Mr. Reed was born in Ira, NY, the son of the late Dwight and Georgia Nichols
Reed, and has resided in the Fulton area all his life. He retired from
Sealright in Fulton, NY, after 49-1/2 years. Surviving are his wife of 22
years, Donna (Seymour) Reed of Oswego, NY; three sons, Danny Reed and his wife
Lynn of Oswego, NY, Dwight T. Reed of Oswego, NY, Randy Reed and his wife
Dureen of Arizona; two stepsons, James Pecoy III of Cicero, NY, Scott Pecoy
and his wife Carol of Fulton, NY; two daughters, Jennifer Reed of Oswego, NY,
Tricia Boynton of Oswego, NY; two stepdaughters, Lisa Moore of Fulton, NY,
Rebecca Cordone of Oswego, NY; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Sunday, May 1, 2005, from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Young & Son Funeral Home, 322 Oneida Street, Fulton,
NY. Services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Young and
Son Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Fairdale Cemetery, Hannibal, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5575
Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13244, in memory of Mr. Reed.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Relyea Sr., Bruce A.   
April 25, 2005 Bruce A. Relyea Sr., 58, of Stockbridge, died Monday. Services
7 p.m. Saturday, Paul Funeral Home, Madison. Burial, Lenox Rural Cemetery.
Calling hours Saturday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations to Jennifer
Relyea, 5344 Peterboro Rd., Oneida, NY 13421, to assist in the care and
education of Bruce's five young children.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Seward, Andrew   
April 25, 2005 Andrew Seward, 80, departed this life on Monday at Vivian Teal
Howard RHCF. He was a member of Hopps Memorial C.M.E. Church. He leaves to
cherish his memory one daughter, Linda Briggs; his wife, Elleather Seward; one
sister, Novil Seward; seven brothers, Colbert, Albert, Willie, Sam, Elder Lee,
Jesse and Eddie; two grandchildren, Akilah and Jibril Muhammad. Services will
be Saturday in Andrews, SC. McKnight-Fraser Funeral Home, 406 W. Ashland Ave.,
Andrews, SC 29510. Local correspondence can be sent to Linda Briggs, PO Box
57, Syracuse NY 13205. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated
475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Sheldon, Alice M.   
April 26, 2005 Alice M. Sheldon, 80, of Syracuse, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's
Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Syracuse. Retired as a housekeeper
from the Northway Best Western in Liverpool. She was predeceased by her
husband Douglas and son Jacob. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth
Staring (Myron), James Sheldon (Kristie), both of Phoenix, Patricia Polochy
(Chuck), Emily Emmons (William), both of Syracuse, and Theresa Besanson
(Robert) of Central Square; two brothers, Raymond Kimber of Syracuse and Leon
Kimber of Palmyra; one sister, Elanora Herzog of Syracuse; 16 grandchildren;
12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours Friday 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home, with services to be
held at 8 p.m. Burial private. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725
Lyons St., PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.

Shepherd, Clare Robert   
April 26, 2005 Clare Robert Shepherd, 88, husband of Elsie Badman Shepherd, of
Weedsport, died Tuesday. Calling hours 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the White Chapel
Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport, and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Funeral
services 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment, Weedsport Rural
Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 4/29/2005.