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Bower Jr., Robert J.            
Robert J. Bower, Jr. August 21, 2005 Robert J. Bower, Jr., 19 of E. Division
St., Syracuse, died August 21, 2005. Survived by mother, Julie Ashby. Memorial
Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,
259 E. Onondaga St. Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Brzuszkiewicz, John P.        
Thursday's obituary notice for John P. Brzuszkiewicz, 85, of 5742 Tilden Hill
Rd., Verona, who died Tuesday incorrectly named a surviving son. He is
survived by son and daughter-in-law, John Edward and Diane Brzuszkiewicz of
Bridgeport. Arrangements by Coolican-McSweeney Funeral Home, Oneida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Campagna, Samuel J.           
Wednesday's obituary notice for Samuel J. Campagna, 82, who died early Monday
morning, August 22, 2005, misspelled a granddaughter's name, survived by a
granddaughter, Carrie Costello. Also, address for contributions: Hospice and
Pallative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413.
Arrangements by Campbell Dean Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Crisafulli, James C.            
James C. Crisafulli August 23, 2005 James C. Crisafulli, 83, of Syracuse,
passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Oswego and lived
in Syracuse for the past 50 years. Mr. Crisafulli was a Guidance Counselor and
teacher in the North Syracuse School District o43931crisaf for 30 years and
retired in 1980. He was a member of the I.A.A.C., a veteran of WWII US Army
Air Corps and a communicant of St. Daniel's Church where he was an usher.
James was very active in the community and very involved with his family and
friends. Survivors: His wife of 59 years, Louise Crisafulli; daughters, Linda
(Mike) Przepiora of VA, Karen (Mike) Nadolski, and Jean Marie (James) Lostumbo
of Syracuse; son, James, Jr. of Ct.; sisters, Mamie (John) Paeno of Oswego and
Mary Marturano of Akron, OH; brothers, Dominick (Mary) of Liverpool, Charles
(Shirley) and Louis (Kelly) both of Oswego, Joseph (Nancy) of CA; seven
grandchildren and one great-grandson. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at
FARONE & SON. Funeral Services Saturday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 10
a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Mausoleum, Dewitt. Dignity
FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Dawson, Hugh C.            
Hugh C. Dawson August 25, 2005 Hugh C. Dawson, 85, of Marcellus, died Thursday
at Crouse Hospital. Life resident of Marcellus, he was a 1937 graduate of
Marcellus Central and a graduate of Syracuse University. He was a salesman for
Bliss and Laughlin Steel. He was a Lt. o44484dawson Colonel in the Marines
during WWII and Korea. He was a member of the American Legion Ralph Share Post
#297, Morning Star Lodge #524, Marcellus First Presbyterian Church where he
was an elder and deacon, Marcellus Zoning Board of Appeals, Marcellus Library,
Optimist Club, Highland Cemetery Board and drove for D.A.V. for 13 years. Hugh
was a member of the Marcellus School Board where he was President for 11
years. Hugh also carried the Olympic Torch in 1996. In his honor their is a
Hugh Dawson Military Award given to a graduating senior at Marcellus High
School. Hugh was predeceased by his wives, Helen Seward Dawson in 1952 and
Nancy Jones Dawson in 1995. He is survived by his daughters, Pamela McCullough
of Coatesville, PA and Ann Kolb of Quakertown, PA; son, Hugh C. Dawson, Jr. of
Chesapeake, VA; sister, Agnes Bynun of St. Paul, MN; brother, Andrew Dawson of
Williamsburg, VA; and five grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at
the Marcellus First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery,
Marcellus. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Norris-Plis Funeral
Home, 33 North Street, Marcellus. Contributions may be made to the Marcellus
First Presbyterian Church. Norris-Plis Funeral Home Marcellus
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Derby Jr., Stanley R.           
Stanley R. Derby, Jr. August 23, 2005 Stanley R. Derby, Jr., 67, life resident
of Central Square, died Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at his home. Before retiring
in 2000, he was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Town of Hastings for 23
years. Previously, he worked at Glenn's Home o12823derby Heating in Central
Square. He was a 1956 graduate of P.V.Moore High School, Central Square, a
life member of the Central Square Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Sons
of the American Legion Post #915, Central Square and a friend of 1st Baptist
Church of Central Square. Stan is predeceased by his parents, Stanley and
Laura Hitsman Derby; five brothers, Howard, William, Vernon, Kenneth and
Raymond. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, the former Anne Marie Aupperle;
three daughters, Kathleen (Scott) House of Central Square, Karen (Robert)
Schilly of Thomasville, NC and Kim (Eric) Dunlap of Camillus; seven
grandchildren, Timothy and Joseph House, Kelley (Aaron) Burke, Nicholas and
Kayla Schilly, Eric and Corey Dunlap. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday,
August 27, 2005 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central
Square with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, should be made
to Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 3080, Oswego, NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Evanoff, Theodore V. (Metody)             
Theodore V. (Metody) Evanoff August 23, 2005 Theodore V. (Metody) Evanoff, 93,
died Tuesday, August 23, 2005 after a short illness in Lackawanna, NY where he
resided with his daughter for the past 18 months. Husband of the late Petra
Mitre Evanoff (d. 1997) and Anna Christo o34467evan Evanoff (d. 1936). He is
survived by his seven children: Anna Viruet of New York City; Mary (Dean)
Patton of Peoria, IL; Christina (and the late Nelson) Brown of Syracuse, NY;
Theodora Pappas of Lackawanna, NY; Stephanie (Tom) McNicholas of Napa, CA.;
Victoria (V. Rev. Fr. Rastko) Trbuhovich of Lackawanna, NY; and James (Martha)
Evanoff of Rockville, MD. He had 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Theodore was the son of the late Vasil and Metra (Gosheva) Evanoff, and
brother of the late Kyrill (Mitra) Nanchov, who died last year at the age of
96; and Dimitri (Eva) Evanoff, a World War II casualty of the D-Day invasion
at Normany, France. Theodore entered the USA at the age of 16 in 1928 from
Dolno Kotory, Macedonia, and learned the food business as a young man working
in the American Stores. In 1946, he opened his own establishment, Ted's Choice
Foods, in the Syracuse University business district at 137 Marshall Street
where he was a member of the Marshall Street Businessmen's Assn. from 1946 -
1972, retiring at the age of 70. After retirement, from age 72 to 88, he was
the Front End Manager of Peter's IGA on Nottingham Road."Ted" Evanoff was an
avid golfer and gardener, and a community minded citizen. He served as an air
raid warden during World War II. Theodore was active in the Americanization
League and helped many immigrants to make Syracuse, New York their new home.
He was also honored by the Macedonian Patriotic Organization for his life-long
membership and service. Theodore was a founder of St. Mary's
Macedono-Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church and a lifelong member and
communicant of SS. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Syracuse, NY. More
recently, he was a member of the St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church in
Lackawanna. Calling hours were held on Thursday, August 25, from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m., at St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church, Lackawanna. A Pomen Service
will be held at 7 p.m. (today) Friday, August 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.,
he will be waked in Syracuse at SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 401
Hamilton Street. A Panikhida Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27, at 9 a.m. from SS. Peter
and Paul, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions in his
memory may be made to St. Andrews Camp, 1280 State Route 49, Cleveland, NY
13042, or to The Macedonian Tribune, 124 West Wayne, Ft. Wayne, IN
46802.Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St.,
Camillus.PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the
Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Fields, Marques R.         
Marques R. Fields August 21, 2005 Marques R. Fields, 15, of 162 W. Brighton
Ave, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday. He leaves to cherish his memory
his parents, Makita Horton and Tony Shepard both of Syracuse; four sisters,
Tileka, Nate',Nateasha and Tonisha; o37544fields five brothers, Tee, Tomaj,
Chris, Tyheem and Kashif all of Syracuse; maternal grandparents, Nancy Reed of
Syracuse and Rudolph Fields of Florida. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St. with funeral
services following at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros.
Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Johnson, Mary J. White          
Mary J. White Johnson August 24, 2005 Mary J. White Johnson, 70, of Syracuse,
passed on Wednesday at home after a year long courageous battle with lung
cancer. Her departure was peaceful as she was surrounded by family and
friends. Born in Syracuse, she at- o64279johnso tended St. Lucy's Academy. She
was a Home Health Aide for 16 years with Home Aides of CNY, specializing as a
Hospice Aide. In 1996 Hospice of CNY awarded her the Home Health Hospice Aide
Specialist Award. In 2002 she was Home Aides of CNY's "Aide of the Year". Mary
was very devoted to her work and enjoyed helping her clients and their
families. Mary was not only a mother to her daughter, but was also loved by
others who called her "Mom". She was predeceased by her husband, Donald R.
Johnson, Jr. in 1994 and by her beloved ex-racing greyhound, Bosch, who
succumbed to lymphoma in June, 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah
A. Johnson of Syracuse and several close friends. Services: Saturday 1 p.m. at
the Tindall Funeral Home. Calling hours are Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. Because of her passion for the plight of
ex-racing greyhounds, contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to
Greyhound Outreach, 8757 Lovere Terrace, Cicero, NY 13039. TINDALL FUNERAL
HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Leyden, Madeline         
Madeline Leyden August 24, 2005 Madeline Leyden, 82, of Syracuse, passed away
Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. Madeline was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary
Church and a member of its Seniors. Madeline graduated 1945 from Syracuse
University and continued on to o58318leyden receive her Masters in Education
from Syracuse University. She retired 1984 after 38 years with the Syracuse
City School District. Madeline taught at Bellevue School, Corcoran High School
and one year in Hereford, England. Over the years, Madeline had traveled to
Alaska, Russia, China, South America and other European countries. She is
survived by her sisters, Jeannette (James) Mullaley and Patricia Barott both
of Syracuse and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Funeral Mass: will be
Saturday 10 a.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church. Madeline's ashes will be buried
in Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hollis Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
sign the guest book at syracuse.com/obits
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Monette, Shirley Mae            
Shirley Mae Monette August 23, 2005 Shirley Mae Monette, 62 of Syracuse, died
Tuesday at her home. She was a Pharmacist, employed by VA Medical Center in
Syracuse. Surviving are her children, Daniel, Jr., Michelle, Melissa, Patricia
and Tracy Hemingway; brothers, Delphus, Thomas and Patrick; sister, Barbara
Paul and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the
Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc., 503 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse. Burial:
Assumption Cemetery. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Pfohl, Thomas Joseph            
Thomas Joseph Pfohl August 23, 2005 Thomas Joseph Pfohl, 56, of Erieville,
died Tuesday in Erieville. Born in Syracuse he was a resident of Erieville
since 1993. Mr. Pfohl was an independent insurance adjuster. He was a member
of MENSA. Mr. Pfohl was president of the first graduating o34021pfohl class at
Bishop Ludden High School. Surviving are his sons, Steven of Baltimore, MD and
Matthew of Liverpool; his brothers, Robert of Syracuse, Richard of Sylvan
Beach and John of DeRuyter. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333
Fenner Road Cazenovia Calling hours will be from 10 to 1 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home. Burial will be private. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Rapasadi, Isadore A. "Izzy"          
Isadore A. "Izzy" Rapasadi August 22, 2005 Isadore A. "Izzy" Rapasadi, 92, of
616 Deerfield Drive, Oneida, and Vero Beach, FL, died Monday, August 22, 2005,
at his home in Vero Beach following a lengthy illness. He was affectionately
known as the Onion King of Canastota. He was o15019rapasa born on June 23,
1913, in Linguaglossa, Italy, the son of Frank and Catina Coco Rapasadi.
Isadore immigrated from Italy in 1920, living in Canastota most of his life.
He has wintered in Florida for the past 25 years. He had been in the produce
business all of his life, where he raised and trucked onions. He worked as
manager of Caruso, Rinella, Battaglia in Canastota from 1936 to 1960. He then
became founder and CEO of his own produce company in Canastota with his sons,
as Isadore A. Rapasadi & Sons, Inc. A onetime sharecropper, he lived to see
the company that bears his name become the largest onion and potato packaging
company in New York State. Isadore had been a former member of the Canastota
Rotary Club, and a member of the Canastota Civic Club, the Produce Marketing
Association, the National Onion Association, the United Fresh Fruit and
Vegetable Association. Also he had served as a Canastota Village Trustee from
1947 to 1949, and in 1995 he received the Key to the Village of Canastota. He
had been a 50-year member of the E. Bart Hanifin Council 473, Knights of
Columbus, of Oneida, and the Oneida Elks Lodge #767. In 1982 he received the
National Commanders Award from the Disabled American Veterans, in 1984 he
received the Distinguished Service Award from the Canastota Chamber of
Commerce, and in 1994 he was the Canastota American Legion Charles Miller Post
# 140 "Man of the Year". He was a communicant of St. Agatha's Church in
Canastota. Isadore married Catherine J. Sgroi on December 26, 1936 in
Canastota. Catherine died on December 27, 1978. Survivors: His beloved
Lorraine; a son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Elizabeth Rapasadi of
Canastota; three brothers; and two sisters-in-law, Frank and Mary Rapasadi of
Fayetteville, Samuel P. and Sylvia Rapasadi, and James Rapasadi, all of
Canastota; two sisters, Santina O'Brien of Oneida and Jennie Sorbello of
Canastota; two grandchildren, Kathleen Rapasadi and Robert Rapasadi; several
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Isadore was predeceased by a son, Frank
Rapasadi, who died in 2001, and by two brothers, Anthony Rapasadi and Joseph
Rapasadi. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday,
August 29, 2005, at St. Agatha's Church, Canastota, with Rev. Kevin J.
Corcoran, Pastor, officiating. The family will gladly greet friends at the
church immediately following the mass. Entombment will be in the family
mausoleum in St. Agatha's Cemetery, Canastota. Arrangements are under the
supervision of the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street,
Canastota. Contributions: St. Agatha's Church or St. Agatha's Bereavement
Ministry, 329 North Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY 13032, with envelopes
available at the church. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Riley, Nan G.         
Nan G. Riley August 24, 2005 Nan G. Riley, 80, of Oswego, died Wednesday.
Survived by her husband, Dr. Charles E. Riley; a son, Charles Riley, III; five
daughters, Cris Brown, Colleen Capizzi, Cathy Quarantello, Casey Hanley, and
Kelly Melber. Funeral services will be held on Saturday from St. Mary's Church
at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Dowdle Funeral
Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Sanderson, Lois G.         
Lois G. Sanderson August 25, 2005 Lois G. Sanderson, 83 years, of East
Syracuse, died Thursday. She was born in Toledo, OH and resided in E. Syracuse
most of her life. Lois was a graduate of Graceland College. Surviving are her
husband of 59 years, Donald o16275sander J.; daughters, Sylvia G. Sanderson
and Donna L. (Larry) Dramschak; two grandchildren; two great-granddaughters;
several nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at
Welter-Price Funeral Home. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 6 to
8 p.m. at 2649 James St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Savage, Ruth L.            
Ruth L. Savage August 24, 2005 Ruth L. Savage, 81, of Liverpool, passed away
Wednesday. She was born in Syracuse and retired in 1985 after 27 years
employment with Crouse Hinds. Ruth was a member of Grace Episcopal Church,
Baldwinsville, Salina Seniors, o14130savage Crouse Hinds Retirement Group and
she enjoyed bowling and golfing. Her husband, Henry D. Savage passed away in
1982. Surviving are her daughter, Peg (Chris) Smallman of Liverpool;
grandchildren, Christopher D. (Lori) Smallman, Jennifer L. (Ted) Hanousek;
great-grandchildren, Christopher Michael Webster, Jacob Michael Smallman,
several nieces and nephews and her friend and companion Manny. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Grace Episcopal Church, 110 Oswego
St., Baldwinsville. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours 4
to 8 p.m. today Friday at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5575 Thompson
Road, Dewitt, NY 13214 or the American Lung Association, 506 E. Washington
St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Shattuck, Eva V.           
Eva V. Shattuck August 24, 2005 Mrs. Eva V. Shattuck, 99, formerly of Colby
Ave., died Wednesday at Sunnyside Nursing Home. Born in Mt. Sidney, VA and
resided in Syracuse since 1940. She was employed by Learbury's Clothing Co.
for many years. Her husband, James H. died in 1989. Surviving are daughters,
Audrey L. (William) Sinton and Mary Lou (Roland) Wilcox; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. A special remembrance to her Sunnyside "care givers".
Services will be private. Burial White Chapel Memory Gardens. No calling
hours. Contributions to Sunnyside Care Center. Arrangements by Welter-Price
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.

Sherwood, Donald M. "Honey"          
Donald M. Sherwood August 23, 2005 Donald M. "Honey" Sherwood, 88, of Oswego,
died August 23, 2005. Personal Director at SUNY Oswego. Survivors: Wife,
Janice (Paisley) Sherwood; daughters, Amy and Nancy Sherwood; son, Mark
Sherwood; seven grandchildren. No Calling hours. Nelson Funeral Home has care
of Arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/26/2005.