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Atkinson, Mildred   
February 2, 2005 Mildred M. Atkinson, 97 of Velasko Rd. in Syracuse, died
Wednesday at her home. Born in the Town of Onondaga, Miss Atkinson retired in
1977 after 50 years as a bookkeeper with the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Her two sisters, Lena Hartleb (2002) and Anna Atkinson (1998) predeceased her.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday at the Greenleaf Funeral Home, 503 W. Onondaga St.,
Syracuse. There are no calling Hours. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Brown, Frances "Elaine"   
February 1, 2005 Frances "Elaine" Brown, 79, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday
at Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a retired secretary
from the Mutual Library Bindery in Syracuse. She was a graduate of Columbia
Bible College in Co-lumbia, SC and a member of Christian Missionary Alliance
Church, Syracuse where she sang in the choir for 18 years. Surviving are a
sister, Rita Kimble of Billings, Montana; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces
and grandnephews. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday with a
service to follow at 11 a.m. in the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St.,
Liverpool. Spring burial will be in Roosevelt Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Cavedine, Albino L.   
January 27, 2005 Albino L. Cavedine, 81, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Solvay,
passed away Thursday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran
of WW II. He worked in repair and maintenance at Allied Chemical of Solvay for
many years before retiring in 1980. He was a past member of the Geddes
Veterans and was an avid walker and hiker while living in Arizona. Surviving
are his wife, the former Elva Hatch; a daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and
Richard Sauer of Pennellville; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Nancy
Cavedine of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren: Lauren, Kyle and Erik Sauer and
Allen and Lee Cavedine; two brothers, Angelo and Joseph, both of Solvay;
several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 5, in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay.
There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
The American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Cummings, Barbara Ann   
January 29, 2005 Ms. Barbara Ann Cummings, 54, of 253 Loomis Avenue, went home
to Glory, Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Jimmie and Horace Wagner. She leaves to cherish her memory one
daughter, Tiffany YolandaCummings; twelve sisters, Caroline Jamison, Darlene
Wagner, Jennifer Wagner (Reginald Pickard), Vanett Wagner, Zannie Kirt, Josie
Wilson, Ethel Pope, Leginia Chandler, Luvenia Bentley, TyWanna Wagner, Sadie
Rhymes and Gwendolyn Wagner; two brothers, Darrell Calhoun and Andre Davis.
Services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at Belle Grove Missionary Baptist Church,
219 W. Castle Street. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will
be Friday 6 to 9 p.m. at the church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Davidson, Richard F.   
Wednesday's obituary notice for Richard F. Davidson, of LaFayette, who died
February 1, 2005, listed the wrong middle initial. Arrangements by Ballweg &
Lunsford Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

DelGiorno, Gertrude Rose Musilli "Gert"   
(Musilli) February 2, 2005 Gertrude "Gert" Rose Musilli DelGiorno, life
resident of the Syracuse area, passed away Wednesday in the Birchwood Health
Care Center. Her husband of 63 years, Victor, died in 1996. Surviving: two
sons, Peter S. (Marian) DelGiorno of Rochester, NY, Robert A. (Pamela)
DelGiorno of New Orleans, LA; and her daughter, Annette P. DelGiorno of
Liverpool; four sisters, Lena Ardizzone of Clay, Josephine DeCherico of N.
Syracuse, Lydia Monti of Syracuse, and Angie Giarrusso Mastriano of Liverpool;
one brother, Vincent (Arlene) Musilli of E. Syracuse; six grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Since 1959, Gertrude was
a member of the American Rose Society and the Syracuse Rose Society where she
served as past president, Accredited Rose Judge, Consulting Rosarian and
Publicity Chairperson. She won many prizes for her roses at the New York State
Fair, including the Syracuse Rose Society and culinary categories. She was a
member of Our Lady of Pompei's St. Therese Society and the Sedgwick
Neighborhood Rosary Group. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 8:15
a.m., in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei
Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours are
Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Our Lady of Pompei Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

DeSantis, Valia DiMicco   
February 1, 2005 Valia DiMicco DeSantis, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday
at home. Mrs. DeSantis was a former seamstress. She was a communicant of Our
Lady of Pompei Church, member of Lemoyne School Mothers Club and one of the
earlyworkers for Meals on Wheels. In her younger years Valia was very active
in many societies and clubs. Predeceased by her husband, Paul. Survivors: her
son, Paul Jr.; sister, Margaret (Edward) Bossong; sister-in-law, Emily
DiMicco; brother-in-law, Anthony Hnatow; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services Friday 9:45 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei
Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Faatz, Lori Kloman   
February 1, 2005 Lori Kloman Faatz, 79, wife of the late Howard Faatz, of 22
Wood Street, Auburn, died February 1, 2005. Member of Saint Luke's Church.
Retired from GE in 1998. Survivors: a daughter, Lana Whyte; son, Steven Faatz;
sisters, Zilli Akins and Trudi Mohr; grandson, Chris Whyte; and three
great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Thomas White; and several nieces and
nephews. Services Saturday 11 a.m. in the Cheche Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial,
Fort Hill Cemetery. Calling hours, Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Gabrielson Jr., William A.   
February 1, 2005 William A. Gabrielson, Jr., 77, of DeWitt, died Tuesday at
Community General Hospital. Mr. Gabrielson worked for Carrier Corp. for 30
years retiring in 1982. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Jeannine
Gabrielson; a son, William A. (Susan) Gabrielson III of Hawley PA; three
daughters, Sara (Scott ) Bond of Albertson, NY, Gretchen (Thomas) McCall of
Buffalo, NY and Amy (Stephen) Mahana of Clay; eight grandchildren; a brother,
John Peter Gabrielson; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m.
Friday at the Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. E. No calling
hours. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box
3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Gardiner, Fannie C.   
February 1, 2005 Fannie C. Gardiner, 86, of Cortland, passed away February 1,
2005 at St. Joseph's hospital Health Center in Syracuse. Funeral services will
be held on Saturday 11 a.m. at Wright-Beard Funeral Home in Cortland. Calling
hours will be on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Garner Sr., Michael James   
February 1, 2005 Michael James Garner Sr., age 51, of Rutherfordton, NC, died
February 1, 2005. A native of Oswego County, retired millwright, and veteran
of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles L. Garner
and Georgia Humphrey Garner. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., June 11,
2005, at the NY State Park in Fairhaven, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may
be sent to Michael Garner Jr., 14677 New Street, Sterling, NY 13156. Survivors
include one son, Michael Garner Jr. and his wife Heather; four brothers,
Charles (Rink) Garner and his wife Bessie, John Garner and his wife Kathleen,
David Garner, William Garner and his wife Tammy; two sisters, Mary Lou Gage
and her husband Charles, Betty Roberts and her husband Dan; two grandsons,
Braiden and Alexander Garner; nephew, Timothy Garner; niece, Rebbecca Garner;
a number of other family members and friends.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Greco, Joseph J.   
February 1, 2005 Joseph J. Greco, age 89, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at
his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Syracuse and served with the
US Army during WWII, on D-Day they were the first invasion group at Normandy
Beach. Heserved in Northern France and was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was
a past Commander of the DAV Chapter 8, a member of the American Legion
Mattydale Post, VFW in Solvay and 299th Combat Engineers Association. He
graduated from North High School and played on its championship baseball and
football teams in the early 30's. He was an active volunteer at the VA Medical
Center for many years. Joseph had been employed by Whelan Drugs, Liggett's
Pharmacy and Daw's Drugs before retiring in 1969. He is predeceased by his
wife, Antoinette in 2001. Surviving are his children, Marie (Mickey) DeRoberts
of Cicero; Joseph A. (Mary) Greco of Onondaga Hill and Victoria Cayea of N.
Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas J.
Greco of E. Syracuse and a sister, Arlene Chiodo of Liverpool; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12:15 p.m. Friday in the Pirro
and Sons Funeral Home and 1 p.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial will be
in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.,
514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Hines, Annette   
January 27, 2005 Annette Bradley Hines, 67, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday.
She was born in Savannah, GA and had lived in Syracuse the past 40 years.
Annette worked as a LPN in area nursing homes for many years and was a member
of Living Wa-ters Church of God in Christ. Predeceased by her mother, Ruth
Williams; and brother, George Z. Williams. Survivors: Her husband of 49 years,
George Hines; daughter, Shantina Hines; sons, Harvey Williams, Theo Hines, Sr.
and Jeffrey Hines, Sr.; sisters, Joyce Wimbley and Linda (Gene) Merriweather;
brother, Kirk Williams; maternal grandmother, Alberta Sturdivant; 11
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: Saturday 11 a.m. at
Living Waters Church, 121 Huron St. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours
Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Hotaling, William S.
January 31, 2005 William S. Hotaling, 40, of Jordan, died Monday. He was born
in Syracuse and graduated with honors from SUNY Oswego. William taught at
Jowonio School in Syracuse and also worked at Castle Rest Nursing Home for 17
years. He was a Develop-mental Assistant for CNY DSO, currently at the
Hamilton Road Group Home in Jordan. William was very attuned to nature and its
wonders. He loved all animals, creatures and plants. He said "they are an
inherent part of my soul". He had a national and international group of
friends that he communicated with daily in French, German, Spanish and
English. He was able to maintain strong friendships via the internet. William
is survived by his beloved partner Leroy Bauer; his mother, Betty Redfield of
N. Syracuse; his father, Charles (Carol) Hotaling, Sr. of Stark, FL; one
sister, Dorothy (Gerald) Snyder of Alfred, NY; one brother, Charles Hotaling
of VA; 11 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at
Whelan Bros. Funeral Home. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. A reception will be
held from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, E. Taft Rd., N.
Syracuse. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral
Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. Contributions may be made to the SPCA, 5878 E.
Molloy Rd., Syracuse, NY 13211. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Hoverstad, Kevin T.   
January 31, 2005 Kevin T. Hoverstad, 45, of Tully, died Monday at the
University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Kevin was born in
Minneapolis, MN; graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School in 1977. He
was a graduate of Syracuse University wherehe received his M.S in Psychology
and Sociology in 1985. Kevin was Dean of Academic Administration at Bryant &
Stratton College. He started the "New Age Morning" radio program in 1985 on
Jazz88 WAER and continued to serve as host for the past 20 years. He is
survived by his parents, Herbert and Helen Hoverstad of Manlius; brothers,
Kent (Ann), and Keith (Lainie); nephews, Carl and Eric; niece, Malorie. He
leaves behind his dear friends, Peter Pavone and Joshua Smith along with
countless others whose lives he touched. As another's gift had sustained his
life through the act of organ donation, Kevin's spirit will live on with the
gift of his own organs to others. Services will be 11 a.m Saturday in Buckley
Road Baptist Church, 4962 Buckley Rd, Liverpool. Burial will be in Manlius
Village Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m, today at Maurer Funeral
Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made
to, Gift of Life Program, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Kemp, Nellie O.   
January 30, 2005 Nellie Orisa Livingston Kemp, of Ravena, entered into the
spirit world early Sunday morning, January 30, 2005. Born in Fairdale, NY, in
1924, she moved to Ravena, NY, in the fall of 2002. Survivors include one
daughter, Orisa M. Skipper of Ravena; four grandchildren, Melissa J.
Skipper-Kowlessar of Albany, Ernest C. Skipper III of Ravena, Jennifer N.
Skipper of Ravena, and Joseph E. Skipper of Guilderland; four beloved
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be
held April 1, 2005, 7 p.m. at the Hannibal Methodist Church, Hannibal, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society, 3
Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

McCabe, Robert V.   
February 1, 2005 Robert V. McCabe, 84, of LeRoy, NY, died February 1, 2005
after a long illness. Mr. McCabe from Syracuse, was well-known in radio and
television circles, having worked as a control room technician at WOLF and
retiring from WSYR after 35 years, where he worked closely with Robert F.
Doubleday and Don Daur on the Early Morning Farm Program. After retirement, he
enjoyed working as a starter/ranger at Chestnut Hill C.C. in Alden, during the
summer and Falcons Fire Golf Course in Kissimmee, FL during the winter months.
He is survived by his wife, Lois (Decker) McCabe; son, James McCabe of New
Hampshire; daughters, Chris McCabe of Churchville and Marilyn Weinert of South
Byron. Also survived by five wonderful grandchildren. There are no prior
calling hours. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 4 at 10:30
a.m. in St. Christopher's Church, North Chili, NY. Burial will be in the North
Chili Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Alvah Haloran & Son Funeral
Home, Rochester, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

McCale, Richard F. "Dick"   
February 2, 2005 Richard F. (Dick) McCale, 92, formerly of Jervis Ave., Rome,
died February 2, 2005 in James Square Nursing Home in Syracuse after a long
illness. He was born December 8, 1912, in Rome, the son of Fred and Ida Henry
McCale. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius Academy and attended Cortland State
Teachers College. On June 1940, he married Eleanor Wirth. She died April 25,
1990. Dick managed the Printing Office at Revere Copper and Brass for 39
years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of and usher at St. Paul's Church.
Dick was also a member of the Utica District Club of Printing House Craftsmen,
the Skenandoa Golf Club, and the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McCale is
survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn Buongiorne, Baldwinsville,
and Janis and Patrick O'Neill, Virginia Beach, VA; a son and daughter-in-law,
Richard and Judy McCale, Jr., North Syracuse; six grandchildren; and ten
great-grandchildren. A mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday
at 12 p.m. at St. Paul's Church. Interment will take place in Rome Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St.,
Rome, on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Contributions in Dick's memory may be made to
the North Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps. of North Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Pascarella, Constance Raite   
February 2, 2005 Constance Raite Pascarella, 87, of Syracuse, passed away
Wednesday. Mrs. Pascarella was a life-resident of Syracuse. Her husband,
Andrew died March 4, 2001. Survivors: Her son, Richard Pascarella of
Liverpool; daughter, Linda (Robert) Ma-cina of Warners; sisters, Jean Murray
of Syracuse, Grace Hoyt of Seattle, WA, Virginia Minissali of Pittsburgh, PA,
and Frances Secreti of Liverpool; brothers, Joseph Raite of Marcellus, George
Raite of Solvay and Michael Raite of Syracuse; grandchildren, Andrew J.
(April) Pascarella of Florida, Matthew (Josie) Pascarella of Liverpool, Joseph
(Amaria) Macina of Warners, and Jennefer Macina of Syracuse; five
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday
10:30 a.m. from FARONE & SON, and 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial
in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pompei First, 301 Ash St.,
Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Pratt, Charles E.   
December 12, 2004 Charles E. Pratt, 85, of Lady Lake, FL, died Sunday,
December 12, 2004. Mr. Pratt was born in Granby, NY and moved to Lady Lake
from Concord, NH in 1979. He was a retired supervisor-manager at G.E.
Manufacturing; a member of Lady Lake United Methodist Church; member of New
Hampshire State Legislature; and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his son, Terry M. of Gilford, NH; one grandson; and two
stepgrandchildren. His wife, Joyce died January 18, 2005. There are no
services or calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Pratt, Joyce M.   
January 18, 2005 Joyce M. Pratt, 83, of Lady Lake, FL, died Tuesday, January
18, 2005. Mrs. Pratt was born in Syracuse, NY and moved to Lady Lake from
Concord, NH in 1979. She was a retired school secretary for the North Syracuse
Central School Business Office and a member of the Lady Lake United Methodist
Church. Survivors include her son, Terry M. of Gilford, NH; sister, Janice L.
Brown, Fulton, NY; one grandson; two stepgrandchildren. There are no services
or calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Purcell, Ann M.   
February 2, 2005 Ann M. Purcell, 45, of Oneida, died Wednesday, February 2,
2005, at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m.
Saturday at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Interment will be
made in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Purdy, Anne   
January 28, 2005 Anne Munro Purdy, 84, of Stuart FL, died Friday, January 28,
2005. She retired from Syracuse University in 1975. She is survived by her
husband of 54 years, Donald Purdy, of Stuart; and sons, Alford (Ted) Purdy of
Syracuse and Lester Purdy ofSkaneateles. There are no calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Runge, Gloria J.   
February 2, 2005 Gloria J. Runge, 61, of Brewerton, died Wednesday, February
2, 2005, at Community Hospital, Syracuse after a long illness. Born in
Hastings, she had lived in Little France before moving to Brewerton over 24
years ago. She had previously worked at National Plating in Mattydale and
Eagle Comtronics in Syracuse and was a member of Trach-Auringer VFW Post #7325
Auxiliary, Constantia. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, a daughter
Tammy Ingison, and a son Randall. Surviving are a daughter, Wendy Veley of
Central Square; a son, Thomas of Brewerton; five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Services will be 8 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2005, at
the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square, with spring
burial in Hastings Cemetery. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. before the
service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Russell, Marjorie   
February 2, 2005 Marjorie Russell, of Syracuse, passed away at St. Joseph's
Hospital on Wednesday. Marjorie is predeceased by her parents, Floyd Sobles
and Elizabeth Senn. She is survived by her son, Robert Sobles; daughters,
Penny Keegan and Theresa Endler; sisters, Catherine Blummer and Madline
LaBrake; close friend, Charles Monta; daughter-in-law, Charolette Sobles; 14
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service on Friday,
February 4 at 2 p.m. at the DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home. Calling hours from 6
to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 3 at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Sherman, Lois L.   
February 1, 2005 Lois L. Sherman died Tuesday. Surviving: a daughter,
Christine Ford of Liverpool; two sons, Ralph F. Sherman of Conquest and Edward
L. Sherman of E. Syracuse; a brother, John Hooper; two sisters, Margaret
Walker and Kathaleen Damrad; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
six great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. February 4 at Langham
Funeral Home, 75 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Calling hours February 3, 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Solomon, Pam   
January 30, 2005 Pam Solomon, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2005,
at her home in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Born in Bronx, NY, she grew up in
Kingston, NY, and graduated from Syracuse University in 1964 with a BS in
education of physically handicapped children, followed by a MS degree in
education of emotionally disturbed children. She was a member of Phi Sigma
Sigma Sorority. She taught at the Ed Smith and Charles Andress Schools. Pam
was committed to, and active with, the Vera Andress House (home for battered
women), Planned Parenthood, and co-founded Women's American ART, Hospice of
Palm Beach County. Her public service and concern for others was apparent in
her day to day lifestyle and was exemplified in her commitment to those who
were less fortunate. Pam was a role model to her peers and received great
admiration for her bravery, her dedication, and positive outlook on life.
Surviving are two sons, P.J. Solomon of Boston, MA, and Neal Solomon of
Alpharetta, GA; a daughter-in-law, Nanci Solomon, and two grandsons, Nathaniel
and Nicholas Solomon of Alpharetta; a brother, Dr. Jeffrey Moak and his wife
Pam of Schenectady, NY; and a loving, wonderful companion of many years,
Donald Sanders of Manlius, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A Memorial Service
will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2005, at Temple Society of Concord in
Syracuse, NY, where she was a member. Calling hour will be 1 to 2 p.m. prior
to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice or
the American Cancer Society. Pam will be missed.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Stinson, Joseph C.   
January 31, 2005 Joseph C. Stinson, 87, of Valerie Circle, Fayetteville, died
January 31 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Elmira, NY and raised in
Lockport, NY. He received a degree in group work from Springfield College. For
his service in WWII, he re-ceived a Bronze Star. "Daddy Joe" (as he was known
to many children) spent his life in youth services with the YMCA, directing
youth and day camp programs in upstate New York. He was a strong supporter of
the new East Area YMCA, a dream that began when he worked in Syracuse in the
l950's. He received the Man to Man, Man of the Year Award (1999) from the
American Cancer Society. Local children (and others, still young at heart) may
remember him as a parade leader, song leader, singer, whistler, and story
teller. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret; three
daughters, Pam of Boulder, Colorado, Val of Palo Alto, CA and Orleans,
Massachusetts, and Deb of Manhattan; son-in-law, Burt Pearlstone; and two
grandsons, David and Thomas Pearlstone, also of Manhattan. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2005, at the United Church
of Fayetteville, NY, 310 E. Genesee St. Reception to follow. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Camp Iroquois Scholarship Fund, c/o The
East Area Family YMCA, 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY 13066.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Stivers, Beverly L. Bolton (Keeler)   
(Keeler) Stivers February 2, 2005 Beverly L. Bolton (Keeler) Stivers, 76, of
Syracuse, passed away quietly after a long illness. "Bev" was a longtime
member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Pulaski Post 1650 and
the Woman of The Moose Chapter 625. She is a former employee of Abe's Donut
Shop and a longtime employee of Fay's Drugs in Shop City. She was predeceased
by her husband, John E. Stivers, October 1980, and her eldest daughter,
Marjorie V. Wysockey Clute, July 2004. Surviving her are her sons, Mickey,
Bill and Robert Keeler, John E. Stivers, and daughter, Eleanor V. Stivers, all
of Syracuse; also three siblings, Stewart Bolton of FL, Robert Bolton of AZ,
and Lois LaFrance of Liverpool; several grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held on Saturday, 2:30 p.m. at Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. Calling hours
will be on Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St.,
Syracuse. Burial will be with her husband at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Waters, Donald S.   
February 1, 2005 Donald S. Waters, 84, of Camillus, and formerly of Lynch
Avenue, went to his Heavenly home Tuesday. Don served his country as a Staff
Sgt. of the Army Air Force in the South Pacific. He was a letter carrier for
the U.S. Post Office for37 years. Don was an avid sportsman. He played and
refereed basketball and football, and he bowled with the church league. He
loved gardening and camping. His family is left with many memories of trips
all over our country. He was a charter member and president of the Hiawatha
Camping Chapter. Don was an Elder of Elmwood Presbyterian Church and, until
his illness, served his Lord in any way that he could. Survived by his wife of
56 years, Betty; three daughters, Donna (John) Mathewson, Sally (Phil)
Strough, both of the Town of Onondaga, and Susan (Richard) Melchior of
Camillus; and five grandchildren. A beloved and loving husband, father and
grandfather, he will be missed by all. He donated his body to science. There
will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at
Elmwood Presbyterian Church, 1640 South Ave., Syracuse, 13207. Donations may
be made to Elmwood Church Memorial Fund. Please light a candle in memory of
Donald at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.

Yankulovich, Velika   
February 2, 2005 Mrs. Velika Yankulovich, 95, 133 Longwood Dr., East Syracuse,
died February 2, 2005. She passed away peacefully at her home. Born in
Velusina, Macedonia, April 17, 1909, she married Marko Yankulovich in 1928.
With four daughters and one on the way, Mr. Yankulovich left for the United
States in 1938 to establish himself and later send for his family. W.W.II and
political events in Macedonia altered their plans, and they were separated for
15 years. Reunited on August 6, 1953, they settled in Syracuse where Mr.
Yankulovich had been living, and their sixth daughter was born. Mrs.
Yankulovich and her husband were one of the founders of St. George Macedonian
Eastern Orthodox Church, where she remained an active member of the church
community. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Milica Dudevski of
Camillus, Mara and Jovan Mangovski of Kirkville, Luba and Slavejko Aleksovski
of Camillus, Zoya and Vlade Stefan of Palmetto, FL, Menka and Pete Ristevski
of Palmetto, FL, and Diane Sofi and Nikola Paunovski of East Syracuse; her 12
grandchildren, two grandsons-in-law and seven granddaughters-in-law; and 24
great-grandchildren, who were all in attendance at a family reunion in July
2004. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. with a Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. Friday,
February 4, at St. George Macedonian Eastern Orthodox Church in Syracuse.
Funeral services will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 5,
followed by burial services at Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse. Arrangements by
Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made
to St. George Orthodox Church, 5083 Onondaga Road, Syracuse, NY 13215, or to
Hospice of Central NY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/3/2005.