OBITS: The Post-Standard 28 Aug 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Andreis, Mario August 26, 2005 Mario Andreis, 84, of Syracuse, died Friday in James Square Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Tyrol, he resided in the Syracuse area for the past 75 years and was a communicant of Our Lady of Pompei Church. Mr. Andreis was a World War II Marine Corps veteran and was a member of the American Legion. He had been employed by Allied Chemical Corporation for 40 years before retiring in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Verginio Andreis; a son, Michael (Theresa) Andreis of NC; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Bannon, James E. August 25, 2005 James E. Bannon, 86, of Auburn. Survivors: wife, Millie; daughters: Theresa Kehoe, Cheri Jupin and Roberta Bannon; brother, Robert. Services: 8:45 a.m. Tuesday from Pettigrass Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 196 Genesee Street, Auburn. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Bodley, Kenneth August 22, 2005 Kenneth Bodley, 85, of DeWitt and Boca Raton, FL, died peacefully after a brief illness at Crouse Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, he was a graduate of Sharon Center High School and attended Akron Universi-ty. He was CEO of K. Bodley Associates, Inc., a manufacturers' representative company he started in 1968. Prior to starting his own company, he worked 25 years for The Permold Co. in Medina, OH, as a sales engineer. In addition, he served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a pilot and as a flight instructor. Ken was past president of Nottingham Knolls CC, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Tigris Shrine and Jesters, a charter member of the Sunrise Rotary Club of DeWitt and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of DeWitt Community Church since 1954. He enjoyed spending time with his family in DeWitt and Florida, along with his hobbies of golf, gardening and reading. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Margie; two sons, Stephen (Wendy) of Brownsville, VT, and Kenneth (Mary Ann) of Fayetteville; a daughter, Wendy Duchaney (Larry) of DeWitt; two grandchildren, Corin and Ian; a brother, Arthur of Fairlawn, OH; several nieces and nephews; two loving pets. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2005, at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 3175 E. Genesee St., with a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396. For directions to the funeral home or to leave a note of condolence, please visit www.burnsgarfield.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Coates, Kandice B. August 26, 2005 Kandice B. "Kandy" Coates, 48, of Dansville/Mexico, passed away Friday. She was an English teacher at Perry Central School. She is the wife of Martin J. Coates of Dansville; mother of Nathan and Jessica Coates at home; daughter of Hadwen (Marion) Hinman of Mexico, NY; sister of Karlene Marks of Mexico and Rev. Kevin (Carol) Hinman of Chesapeake, VA; Kandy is also survived by her mother-in-law, Dora Coates of Lakeville, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Dorothy McFee Hinman. Calling Hours: Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St., Dansville. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sparta Center United Methodist Church. A memorial service will also be held at Mexico United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Mexico Village Cemetery, Mexico, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Perry High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Martin Coates, 9642 McWhorter Rd., Dansville, NY 14437; Livingston County Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510; or PanCAN, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Coir, Stanley W. August 6, 2006 Stanley William Coir, 89, of Cicero, passed away with his family by his side, and went to be with his Lord and be reunited with his beloved wife, Thelma (who predeceased him in 2001). Stanley was born in Syracuse, June 29, 1916. He was married 58 years to Thelma (Crowell) Coir. Stanley leaves cherished memories to his two sons, Darrell Coir and Kevin Coir; daughter, Janis and son-in-law, John Anderson, all from Syracuse; grandchildren, Dianna Elder (Jeffery), Christopher Coir (Adele), Benjamin Coir, John and Brandon Anderson; great-grandchildren, Brianna and Danielle Elder, Dylan and Nichole Coir; a great-aunt, Leona Singer of Lowville; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Crowell of PA and Anne Coir of North Syracuse; many nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as many wonderful friends and "adopted" grandchildren. In 1933 Stanley started his career as a floor sander and refinisher, starting his own company, Central City Floors in 1937. He retired in 1981 when his son, Darrell Coir, took over the business. Stanley was known for his excellent craftsmanship, his honesty and his wonderful sense of humor. Stanley especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as any child he met. He was a man who loved many and was loved by all who knew him. He will truly be missed. A service to celebrate and honor Stanley's life will be held September 3 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church on Route 11, where he and Thelma were members for many years. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to CNY Children's Hospital Oncology Unit, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210 or to Hospice, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Cron, Martin J. August 25, 2005 Martin J. Cron, 88, of Fayetteville, died Thursday at home. He was born August 21, 1917, in Joliet, IL. He earned his Ph.D. at Ohio State in 1951 and worked as a research chemist for Bristol-Myers for 32 years. Survivors: his beloved wife of 53 years, Lola Cretekos Cron; a daughter, Pat Cron Goldstein; two sons, Michael A. Cron and Eric J. Cron; two grandsons, Aaron and Ben Goldstein; and a great-granddaughter. Memorial Services: Private. There is no visitation. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Syracuse, NY 13088. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Dove, Austin August 26, 2005 Austin "Pork" Dove, 75, of Skaneateles, died Friday. A native of Skaneateles, he had retired as a computer specialist for the federal government. He was a 1957 graduate of Syracuse University, was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a past commander of the Robert J. Hydon Legion Post 239. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles, was a past president of the Skaneateles Rotary Club and a member of the Skaneateles Country Club. He was a charter member of the Skaneateles Historical Society, a former coach for Skaneateles youth hockey and was a co-chairman of the Veterans' Memorial restoration at Shotwell Park. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Jane Mooney; a daughter, Martha J. Dove of Weymouth, MA; two sons, James "Jed" (Susan) Dove and Jeffrey (Cathy) Dove, both of Skaneateles; and grandchildren Ryan, Kelly and Jamie Dove. Services will be held 8:30 a.m. Monday at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to the Skaneateles Varsity Girls' and Boys' Hockey Fund, c/o Richard Pitman at Partner's Trust Bank, 33 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY 13152. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Elliott, Jeffrey August 20, 2005 Jeffrey M. Elliott, 51, passed on August 20, 2005. He lived in the area all his life. He was an active and skilled naturalist for 20 years in Skaneateles. Survived by his daughter, Jessica; his dear Robyn; his mother, Joan; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be no calling hours. Contributions to Hospice of CNY, if you wish. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Ferstler, Warren R. August 25, 2005 Warren R. Ferstler, 68, of Chittenango, joined his mother and father in eternal heaven on August 25, 2005. He was a native of Kirkville, attended Minoa High School, ran his own dairy farm for 25 years and retired after 27 years as a mechanic for UPS. He was a member of the Minoa Fire Dept. for many years, coached Sullivan Community Council baseball and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. While on earth, Warren had his own little heaven on Panther Lake, where he enjoyed the smiles of his children and grandchildren. Survived by a loving wife of 44 years, Joyce (Blaney); two daughters, Julie (Larry) Horn of North Syracuse and Mary-Ellen (Larry) Dineen of Liverpool; one son, Peter (Joan) Ferstler of Kirkville; a dearest family friend, Brenda Garlock; seven wonderful grandchildren: Lorelie, Heather, Joycelynn, Peter, Heidi, Kelsey and Meaghan; two sisters, Beverely (Robert) Thorpe of Cazenovia and Midge (Jerry) Herrick of Morrisville; and his faithful dog, Colie. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. Services and burial will be private. Contributions can be made to The Children's Hospital in memory of Warren Ferstler, Upstate Medical University Foundation, 750 E. Adams St., CAB-326, Syracuse, NY 13210. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Fields, Marques Friday's obituary notice for Marques Fields, of Syracuse, who died August 21, 2005, has had a change in service day and time. The service will be Wednesday, August 31, at 1 p.m. Calling hours, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will precede the service at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St., the funeral home handling arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Foster, Alfred T. August 26, 2005 Alfred T. Foster, 92, of Cayuga, died Friday, August 26, 2005, at Seneca Nursing Home, Waterloo. He is survived by seven sons: Carl of Auburn; Donald and Stewart, both of Cayuga; Boyd of Skippack, PA; Rodney of Seneca Falls; and Rodger and Craig, both of Cayuga; a daughter, Beverly Short of Auburn; 30 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Alfred was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Foster, in 2004; a daughter, Eleanor Power in 1993; a son, Ralph, in 1963; a brother, Dalton C. Foster; a sister, Pauline Foster; daughters-in-law, Gail and Carol. Friends of the family are invited to visit from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, August 29, at Langham Funeral Home, LLC. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. at the funeral home, following the visitation. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Dr., Auburn, NY 13021. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Frigin, Eric Michael August 23, 2005 Eric Michael Frigin, 29, died on Tuesday while working at the New York State Fair. He was born in Syracuse and had traveled the East Coast for the past ten years while working for the James E. Strates Show. His co-workers became his second family, and he enjoyed working with them. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Stachnik of Clayton, NC; sisters, Jennifer Frigin and Heather Bouchard, both of North Carolina; grandfather, Paul Frigin of Syracuse; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home, 1217 North Salina Street. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Gabris, Vincent P. August 25, 2005 Vincent P. Gabris, 80 of Syracuse, passed away Thursday August 25, 2005. Vince was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Vince was a Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Color Corps member of Sacred Heart Assembly1725. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater. Vince retired 1990 as an auditor with the Internal Revenue Service. Vince is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen; sons, Dr. Michael (Jeanne) Gabris of Camillus; William (Annmarie) Gabris of Cicero; Robert (Gail) Gabris of Portland, OR; and Timothy Gabris of Syracuse; and four grandchildren: Erich, Christopher, Jennifer and Claire. Funeral Services: Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at Hollis Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Visiting Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hollis Funeral Home. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Geddes Contributions: Sacred Heart Roof Fund, 927 Park Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204. Arrangements by Hollis Funeral Home, Syracuse Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Huntley, Herbert August 26, 2005 Herbert Huntley, 83, died peacefully Friday with his family by his side after a long illness. Herb had many different occupations. He owned the Chittenango Concrete Block Company and the Cloverleaf Hotel in Chittenango. He was also em-ployed by the Onondaga County Highway Department until his retirement in 1988. He spent the last several years buying, selling and repairing bicycles. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 63 years, Rosella (Alger); three daughters: Julie Huntley; Linda and her husband, Larry Herbert; and Rebecca and her husband, Mike Bivone; his son, William and his wife, Peggy; his sister, Pauline Kirkland; his brother, Harry Huntley; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services were private. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home, an independent, family-owned funeral service. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Kruysman Jr., Nicholas L. August 21, 2005 Nicholas L. Kruysman Jr., 78, of Kirkville, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Champaign, Illinois, he graduated from Garden City High School in Garden City, Long Island, then graduated from the University of Wyoming. He retired from Sears, Roebuck & Co. at the former Penn Can Mall. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Cicero. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Jane S; brothers, Wilhelm Kruysman of Long Island and James Kruysman of Florida; sister, Rosita Lee of Vermont. Friends may call Thursday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 6142 Route 31, Cicero, with his memorial service at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Amsterdam, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church in Nicholas's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Bridgeport, NY Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. LaRose, Frances Zavaglia August 27, 2005 Frances Zavaglia LaRose, 91, of Syracuse, passed away at Loretto. Born in Italy, she was a resident of Syracuse for 73 years. Mrs. LaRose was retired from E.W. Edwards Department Store and was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. Her husband, Frank LaRose, died in 2002. Survivors: her sons, Sam (Josephine) LaRose of Syracuse and Frank LaRose of Poughkeepsie; sister, Josephine (Richard) Stoberski of Tampa, Florida; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Monday in St. Peter's Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Lormand, Bruce E. August 26, 2005 Bruce E. Lormand, 65, of Dann Dr., Fulton, NY, died Friday, August 26, 2005. Born in Syracuse, he was a retired car dealer. He was a member of the CNY Rod and Gun Club, a social member of the V.F.W. Post 5540 Phoenix and the Osceo-la Rod and Gun Club. Bruce was predeceased by his wife, the former Mina Thompson, and daughter, Nancy Thomas. Surviving are three daughters: Geraldine Burgett, Christine Duskee and Tammy Panebianco-Wharton; a son, Robert Pettit; sister, Joyce Tupper; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home. Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 431 Main St., Rte. 57, Phoenix. Memorials may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208 or Friends of Oswego County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. MacBlane, Elizabeth August 27, 2005 Elizabeth "Libby" MacBlane, 90, of Genoa, NY, died Saturday in Ithaca, NY. Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2005, at Shakelton Funeral Home, 418 Main Street, Aurora, NY. Funeral Service: Saturday, September 3, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Major, Dorothy August 26, 2005 Dorothy Major, 71, passed on Friday at her home following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family and friends. Survivors: her husband, Richard; her two daughters, Marolynne Doner of Solvay and Karolynne Walker of Syracuse. Also survivng are her brothers and sisters: Ida Nawrocki and Frank Roth of New Jersey, Arlene Jones and William Roth of North Carolina; Fred Roth, Raymond Roth, Robert Roth, Allen Roth, Ralph Roth, Jean Roberts and Shirley St. Andrews, also from Syracuse. Dorothy leaves behind five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and five stepchildren. Services: Monday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 3474 Stiles Road. People may call on the family from 4 to 6 p.m., with the service being from 6 to 7 p.m. A light luncheon will follow. Contributions in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Road, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 in Dorothy's name. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Marsallo, Florin August 26, 2005 Florin "Storky" Marsallo, 92, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Syracuse. Florin worked for the Syracuse Police Department from 1946 to his retirement in 1970. He also worked at Key Bank and was aWWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Marsallo was a communicant of St. Vincent DePaul Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Louise A. Marsallo, in 1999. Survivors: his sons, Anthony of Oneida and Michael of Virginia; daughter, Kathryn D'Agata of N. Syracuse; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Trisky Marsallo of Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews. Calling Hours: 2 to 5 p.m. today at FARONE & SON. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home and 10 a.m. in St. Vincent DePaul Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Church, 342 Vine St., Syracuse, NY 13203. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. McSweeney, Margaret V. August 26, 2005 Margaret V. McSweeney, 103, formerly of West LaFayette Ave., Syracuse, died Friday at James Square. Margaret was born January 11, 1902, and had resided at her home on West LaFayette Ave. since 1906. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Nancy McSweeney of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Patricia Nojaim of Onondaga Hill; John McSweeney of Pleasant Hill, CA; and James McSweeney of New Smyrna Beach, FL. A funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Bishop Thomas J. Costello, presiding. Burial: St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 West Genesee St. Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 300 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207 or to James Square Nursing Home, 918 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Rapasadi, Isadore A. "Izzy" 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 born on June 23, 1913, in Linguaglossa, Italy, the son of Frank and Catina Coco Rapasadi. Isadore emigrated 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 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 and 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, in 2001, and by two brothers, Anthony Rapasadi and Joseph Rapasadi. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 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 8/28/2005. Salidu, Armando August 26, 2005 Armando Salidu, 63, of Cicero, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of S'Antioco, Italy, he left there at age 18, traveled to various countries and settled in Canada for 10 years before meeting his wife and making a home withhis family in Syracuse. He was a self-employed carpenter and was employed by The Craftsman of East Syracuse. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, the former Katie Bertone; two children, Caterina (Craig) Bennett of North Syracuse and Domenick Salidu of Cicero; four siblings in Italy: Virgilio (Francesca) Salidu of Milano, and Bruno, Anna and Mario (Pinuccia) Salidu of S'Antioco; brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony (Grace) Bertone and Carmen (Maria) Bertone, all of N. Syracuse, and Lidia (Roberto) Croce of Liverpool; several nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse, with burial in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main St. Fergerson Funeral Home Inc. FergersonFuneralHome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Thomas, David August 19, 2005 David Thomas, 50, of Syracuse, died Friday, August 19, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, two brothers and his companion. Calling hours will be Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St., with funeral services following at noon. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Trippany, Ronald S. August 25, 2005 Ronald S. Trippany passed away Thursday at University Hospital. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Gitta; two sons, Eric and Frank and his wife, Christine; three sisters: Nancy, Jane and Joanne; and grandson, Nicholas Funeral services will be 10 a.m. September 10 at Believers' Chapel, Cicero. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the American Cancer Society or Believers' Chapel. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home, an independent family-owned service. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Vurraro, Frank F. August 26, 2005 Frank F. Vurraro, longtime businessman of Syracuse, NY, went on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 26. Frank had lived in Greenwich, NY, with his family prior to his recent stay at Pleasant Valley Infirmary in Argyle, NY. Mr. Vurraro was born in Syracuse, NY, October 10, 1915. He was the co-proprietor of Dale Market, a family business, from 1944-1962. Mr. Vurraro then became a sales representative for F&R Confectioners and Ross Empire Brokerage Companies. He was honored for his outstanding work and was inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame in Hershey, PA, in 1977. Mr. Vurraro retired from Ross Empire at the age of 80 years. Mr. Vurraro was an avid golfer for most of his life and was a horse owner at Vernon Downs. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Frank and Flora Vurraro, of Lakeland, FL; his beloved wife, Jane Maurer; his brothers, Joseph of Liverpool, NY; Victor of Zephyrhills, FL; and Theodore of Hollywood, FL. Mr Vurraro is survived by his sisters, Edith Esposito of Syracuse, NY, and Elizabeth Vurraro of Zephyrhills, FL; his only son, Frank E. Vurraro, and wife Claire of Greenwich, NY; grandchildren, Kathryn Newell and husband James of Providence, NY; Kim Vanyo and husband Thomas of Saratoga Springs, NY; Karen Beck and husband Duke of Greenwich, NY; and Kristopher Vurraro and wife Rene of Bergen, NY; and 12 great-grandchildren: Sarah, Aaron, Hannah and Noah Newell; Christina, Olivia, Hunter and Symon Vanyo; Ryan and Alison Beck; and Annabella and Alexandra Vurraro. All funeral arrangements will be made by Burns-Garfield Funeral Home, 3175 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY. Calling hours will be Tuesday, August 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 31, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker in Liverpool, NY. Mr. Vurraro will be interred at White Chapel Cemetery in Dewitt, NY. Frank's family suggests that memorials in his name be made to Washington County Hospice, 415 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839. For directions to the funeral home or to leave a note of condolence, please visit www.burnsgarfield.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005. Yerian, Helen G. August 24, 2005 Helen G. Yerian, 94, of Westvale, died Wednesday at Community General Hospital. She was born in Schenectady, New York, on August 19, 1911, the daughter of Clarence and Louise Gingras. After graduation from Oneonta Normal School, she married Carlos S. Yerian, her husband of 52 years who predeceased her in 1991. Mrs. Yerian was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid golfer, accomplished seamstress and traveled extensively with her husband and family. Surviving are her sons, James (Elaine) Yerian of Syracuse and Richard (Pat) Yerian of San Francisco; and daughter, Jean (James) Cokus of Syracuse; four grandchildren: Michelle and Michael Yerian, and Shawn and Patricia Cokus. Additional survivors include her brother, Dr. Clarence E. Gingras, and his wife, Herta, of North Palm Beach, Florida. Services are 9:30 a.m. Monday at Tindall Funeral Home and 10 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church, South Orchard Road, Syracuse. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1921 West Genesee Street, Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. Charles Food Pantry, 417 Orchard Rd., Syracuse, NY 13219. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 8/28/2005.