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Alnutt, Donald W.   
February 4, 2005 Donald W. Alnutt, 55, of 123 Van Anden St., Auburn, passed
away at his home on Friday, February 4, 2005, following an extended illness.
Donald was born in Auburn on February 8, 1949; he was the son of the late
Wilfred and Ruth Mae Thompson Alnutt. Mr. Alnutt was a former self-employed
truck driver and also had been employed with Automatic Rolls and most recently
with Mulcorr Container Co. of Auburn. He enjoyed being involved with youth
baseball, having been a former president of the Auburn Sandlot League. Donald
was a street and hot rod enthusiast and an owner of classic cars. He was a
member of the Prison City Ramblers and the Antique Auto Club of America. Mr.
Alnutt was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church. Donald is survived by his wife
of 31 years, Pamela Salata Alnutt, and his two sons, Donald F. and Timothy T.
Alnutt, all of Auburn; a sister, Bea (Rich) Conklin of PA; his two brothers,
Wilfred (Marge) Alnutt Jr. of Auburn and Robert (Sharon) Alnutt of Port Byron.
He is also suvived by an aunt, Velma Thompson of Sennett; his mother-in-law,
Fannie Salata of IA; and sisters-in-law, Marianne (Frank) Tindall of MI, Kathy
(Pat) Charles of Auburn and Patricia (Michael) Gullion, of Blue Grass, IA;
several nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald was predeceased by a sister,
Gloria Mills (2000) and her husband Earl Mills (2002). He will also be sadly
missed by his pets, whom he adored--his two dogs, Max and Roxie, and his cat,
Buzz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Donald on Tuesday at 9:30
a.m. in St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Fleming. Friends may visit with his family from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at White
Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Those desiring may send memorial
contributions to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7,
East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Baird III, Bernard O.   
February 4, 2005 Bernard O. Baird III, 44 of Owasco, NY, died Friday.
Surviving are his family and his friends. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at
Owasco Fire Dept. Station 1, Owasco Rd. Calling Hours: Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. in
Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home, 42 East Genesee Street, Auburn. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to Owasco Fire Dept., Matthew House, or Hospice of the
Fingerlakes.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Baltrusitis, Dorothy V.   
February 5, 2005 Dorothy V. Baltrusitis, 73, formerly of Wheatley Heights, NY,
died Saturday in Cicero. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Vincent A.;
four sons: Steven, Gregory, Michael and Vincent; four sisters: Irene, Helen,
Anne and Elizabeth; and seven grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 9
a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Cicero.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home,
215 South Main St., North Syracuse. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Barnell, Daniel F.   
February 3, 2005 Daniel F. Barnell, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday. He
is survived by his daughter, Linda Barnello of CA; son, Michael Barnell of CO;
daughter-in-law, Jan of CO; sister, Marie Carmel Ingraham of CO;
granddaughter, Mindy Barnell of CO; brothers-in-law, Robert Ingraham of CO and
Michael Greco of NY; and dozens of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will
be held in June at Farone and Son, with interment in Assumption Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Baxter, Gladys W.   
February 4, 2005 Gladys W. Baxter, 98, of Mexico, NY. She was a member of the
Rebekah Lodge and the Mexico Baptist Church. She was the oldest resident of
New Haven. Survived by one son, John Sinclair, Cortland; two daughters, Joyce
Babbitt,Mexico, and Jeanette Babbitt, Mexico; several grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will be at the convenience
of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Harter Funeral Home, Mexico,
NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Bolanowski, Dr. Stanley J.   
January 13, 2005 Dr. Stanley J. "Sandy" Bolanowski, 54, of Skaneateles, died
unexpectedly on January 13, 2005. At the time of his death, he was on a
research sabbatical at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Dr. Bolanowski
was a professor of bioengineering and neuroscience and a member of the
Institute for Sensory Research at Syracuse University. Previous to Syracuse
University, he was on the faculty of the Center for Brain Research, Department
of Physiology and Center for Visual Science at the University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry. A native of Utica, NY, Dr. Bolanowski became
an internationally recognized scientist for his work on tactile sensation. He
received many academic honors, including becoming a Fellow of the Acoustical
Society of America. Bolanowski is survived by his wife, Pauline Dimitry;
stepchildren and their spouses, Paul and Eileen Smith of Nashville and Dena
and Al Germano of Rochester, NY; three granddaughters: Emma, Sophia and
Francesca; a brother, Thomas Bolanowski; and two nephews, Thomas II
(Christine) Bolanowski and Daniel Bolanowski. A memorial service will be held
April 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Stanley J. Bolanowski Research Fund at the
Institute for Sensory Research, 621 Skytop Rd., Syracuse, NY 13244. Checks
should be made out to Syracuse University with "Stanley J. Bolanowski Research
Fund" in the memo line.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Brunner, Marion W.   
February 5, 2005 Marion W. Brunner, 84, of 109 Canfield Dr., died Saturday at
Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Buffalo, NY, she moved with her family to
Westvale, where she resided since 1958. A graduate of Fosdick Masten High
School, she was employedat Buffalo Savings Bank. Marion wed Robert J. Brunner
in February 1945. She was a communicant of St. Charles Church, past president
of the Altar Rosary Society and volunteered for 10 years as librarian at St.
Charles School. She was voted St. Charles Parish Woman of the Year and was
also a member of Women's Aglow. She was an active volunteer for many years,
visiting many nursing homes and spent 16 years volunteering at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Marion was loved and adored by her children, grandchildren and
friends. She was predeceased by her true love, Robert J. Brunner. She is
survived by her sons, Richard (Patricia) of Centreville, VA, and Roy (Renate)
of LaFayette, NY; grandchildren: Shannon, Jennifer, Robert, Erika and Jacob.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church.
Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700
West Genesee Street. Contributions may be made to St. Charles Food Pantry, 417
South Orchard Road, Syracuse, NY 13219. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Bryndzia, Stefania   
February 3, 2005 Stefania Bryndzia, 81, of Geddes, died Thursday at University
Hospital. She retired from Niagara Mohawk in 1987, where she worked in
maintenance for 37 years. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic Church, member of the Apostleship of Prayer and was named
Mother of the Year 2002-2003. She was an active volunteer in the church
kitchen and at many church functions. Her husband Alex died in 1993.
Survivors: a son, Michael of Baldwinsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Nadia
and Ron Tressler of Syracuse; a granddaughter and grandson, Katelin and Eric
Tressler; and two sisters in Ukraine. Services: Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from
MACKO-VASSALLO FUNERAL HOME and 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian
Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 1609
W. Genesee St. The Apostleship of Prayer will recite the Rosary at 4 p.m., and
Panakhyda Services will be at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be
made to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Improvement Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Casey, Richard M.   
January 4, 2005 Rick Casey, 11, of Liverpool, passed away Friday at home with
his family and friends at his side. Born in Syracuse, Rick was a sixth-grader
at Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School. He enjoyed baseball, soccer and
basketball, having participated inthe OCC summer basketball camp. Rick was an
avid snowmobile racer on the Rock Maple Racing Circuit. He was a communicant
of St. John's Church. He is survived by his parents, Margery A. Casey and
Richard Gordon of Liverpool; three sisters: Jennifer, Candace and Tiffany;
maternal grandmother, Joyce Casey; paternal grandparents, Richard and Diane
Gordon. Rick's greatest loves were his family, friends and his school, where
he was referred to as the "mayor." Services will be 9:15 a.m. Tuesday from
Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners and 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 8290
Soule Rd., Liverpool. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Monday at the funeral home, 3541
Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to the JDHS Scholarship
Fund in memory of Rick M. Casey, c/o JDMS, Randall Road, Jamesville, New York
13078.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Delmonico Jr., Dr. J. Ernest   
January 28, 2005 Dr. J. Ernest Delmonico Jr., 84, formerly of Syracuse, passed
away at his home in Palm City, Florida, on January 28, 2005. Born in Syracuse,
he was the son of Josephine Coughlin and Dr. J. Ernest Delmonico. He was a
graduate of North HighSchool, Syracuse University and the Syracuse University
College of Medicine. He served in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy during
World War II. A pioneer in cardiac and thoracic surgery, Dr. Delmonico
performed Syracuse's first open heart surgery on November 12, 1958, at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Delmonico was a Fellow in cardiac and thoracic surgery
at the Lahey Clinic in Boston and at the Bailey Thoracic Clinic at Hahnemann
Medical College in Philadelphia. He was a Fellow of the American College of
Surgeons, a founding member of the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons, a
member of the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Trudeau
Society. Dr. Delmonico was a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the College of
Medicine at Upstate Medical Center and a Diplomate of General Surgery,
Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine and Trauma. Following his retirement from
cardiac and thoracic surgery, Dr. Delmonico was an Emergency Room physician at
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital for 10 years and a physician at Syracuse
University's Student Health Center for seven years until his retirement and
move to Florida in 1992. Dr. Delmonico was a member of the Onondaga County
Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society, the American Medical
Association, and Martin Downs Country Club in Palm City, Florida. He was a
former member of Cavalry Club, the Syracuse Golf Bandits, Rotary Club of
Syracuse, Syracuse University Club and Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Dr.
Delmonico was predeceased by his infant son Stephen, granddaughter Michele
Torrisi, and his siblings Margaret Bell, Elizabeth Piskor, Patrick Delmonico
and Dean Delmonico. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Jane
Roche; six children, Patricia (Les) Woodcock of Cazenovia, Mary (Paul) Torrisi
of Skaneateles, Christine (Chuck) DeBergh of Sunrise, Florida, Jed (Barbara)
Delmonico of Skaneateles, Jane (Bill) Cummings of Manlius, and Josie (Harry)
O'Brien of Manlius; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was held at Holy Cross Church
in DeWitt. Contributions may be made in Dr. Delmonico's memory to the Cooley's
Anemia Foundation, 129-09 26th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11354.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Denesha, Ariel Marie Linck   
February 3, 2005 Ariel Marie Linck Denesha, 99, formerly of Syracuse, died
Thursday in Austintown, OH. Born in Syracuse, she was a retired account clerk
for Onondaga County Family Court and she had also worked for the Best Ice
Cream Co. She was a commu-nicant of St. Patrick's Church and was a member and
past president of the Altar & Rosary Society, past president of the Lucian
Guild, member and past president of the Legion of Mary and a member of Our
Lady's Rosary Makers. She was predeceased by her husband Willard J. Denesha in
1955, a son Carl J. in 1972 and daughter Arlie M. Keenan in 2000. Survivors:
her daughter, Kathie A. (David) Myers of Newton Falls, OH; six grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m.
Tuesday at the Tindall Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church.
Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home, 1921 W. Genesee St. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Dumas, Anna L. (Jacobs)   
February 2, 2005 Anna L. Dumas, 80, formerly of Malone, died Wednesday at St.
Luke Health Services. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and two sons,
Francis and Robert Dumas. Survivors include her two daughters, Sandra L.
Reardon of Fulton and Cindy A. Hummel of North Syracuse; five sons: Charles,
Dennis and Allen Dumas, all of Syracuse, Michael T. Dumas of Clyde and David
Dumas of Fulton. Services will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at New Comer Family
Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Burial will be in St. Helen's Cemetery, Chasm
Falls, NY, in the spring. Friends are invited to call on Monday from 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Gatto, Louis F.   
February 4, 2005 Louis F. Gatto, 79, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at his
home. Mr. Gatto was born in Carbondale, PA, and has lived in Syracuse for over
50 years. He retired from the Syracuse Postal Service, where he worked for
over 30 years. He was a WorldWar II U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: his wife of
51 years, Mary Trichilo Gatto; sons: Louis T. (Debbie) Gatto of Liverpool,
Joseph J. Gatto of Syracuse and Frank (Mary Beth) Gatto of Pompey; brothers:
James Gatto of CA, Sam and Joseph Gatto of PA and Thomas Gatto of NJ; sisters:
Rita Elias and Marie Jackson of PA and Carmelina Potash of CT; seven
grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 8 a.m. Tuesday from
FARONE & SON and 9 a.m. in St. James Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Calling Hours: Monday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Holmes M.D., John R.   
February 3, 2005 John R. Holmes, M.D., 85, of Cazenovia, died at home on
Thursday, February 3, 2005. Born in Syracuse on September 5, 1919, Dr. Holmes
is survived by his wife, Elisabeth; his children, Gail Holmes (Alan Zelina) of
Westlake, OH, John Jr. (San-dra) of DeWitt, Jill (William) Long of Atlanta,
GA; his grandchildren, James (Ann) and Travis Holmes, Brian and Emily
Neulander; and a brother, William, of DeWitt. A daughter, Rev. Lynn Holmes of
Scotland, predeceased him in 1974. John was a graduate of the Mt. Hermon
School, Connecticut, Wesleyan University, and the University of Rochester
School of Medicine. After a two-year service as a Lt. J.G. in the U.S. Navy,
he returned to a fellowship in pathology at Strong Memorial Hospital before
beginning his practice of general medicine in East Syracuse and DeWitt for 50
years. John was a 49-year member of the Rotary Club of DeWitt and a past
president of the club; a Paul Harris Fellow; Fellow of the American Academy of
General Practice; life member of the AMA, American Academy of Family
Physicians, and American Legion Post 359; and a longtime member of the
Cazenovia Golf Club. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will
be held at DeWitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd. East, at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
February 8. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to
the Rotary Club of DeWitt, PO Box 131, DeWitt, NY 13214, or the Cazenovia
Library, 100 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. RICHARD F. AYER F.H. CAZENOVIA
655-8101
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Kempf, George W.   
February 3, 2005 George W. Kempf, 51, of Central Square, and born in Little
Falls, died Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. He is
survived by his mother, Fern Kempf; a sister, Pamela Bowes; a brother, Kevin
Kempf. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral
Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt.
Contributions may be made to SOVAC, Gertrude Drive, Central Square, NY 13036.
Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Kiggins, Mary M.   
February 3, 2005 Mary M. Kiggins, 86, died on Thursday at Loretto Fahey. She
was a graduate of Syracuse Central High School and was employed by Travelers
Insurance Company, was a medical secretary for Dr. Louis Retz, M.D., and was
retired from the Syracuse Po-lice Department (Records Division). She was a
communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, a member of the
American Legion Post 1468 Auxiliary and the 95th Infantry Division
Association. She was predeceased by her husband Charles L. Kiggins; sisters,
Irene F. Murphy and Margaret A. Burke; and brother, William E. Burke. Survived
by her sons, Charles W. (JoAnne) of North Syracuse, Russell J. (Donna) of
Onondaga Hill, William J. (Carol) of Fairmount; sisters, Helen Riker of
Georgia, Kathleen Tretiak of Syracuse; brother, John Burke Jr. of Camillus;
eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Funeral services are Monday at 10 a.m. at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson
Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial is in St.
Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the funeral
home, 3111 James St. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St.
Joseph's College of Nursing, 206 Prospect Ave., Syracuse 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Kimball, John C.   
February 4, 2005 John C. Kimball, 67, of Sandy Creek, died at his home.
Survivors: his wife, Betty; sons, Tim, Terry and Kerry; four grandsons; a
brother, Harold; sisters, Betty Sanders, Dorothy Sanders and Martha Jerry.
Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Spring
burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling Hours: Monday 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

LaClair, Francis R.   
February 2, 2005 Francis R. LaClair, 98, died Wednesday at Clifton Springs
Hospital. Born in Tug Hill, he lived in Syracuse and Clifton Springs. He is
survived by his wife of 76 years, Ida Logan LaClair; two daughters, Mary Ann
Rufk and Kathleen French; two sons, Francis E. and Donald; six grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Most
Holy Rosary Church. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from
9 to 10 a.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee Street. Whelan
Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Lorraine Sr., Cutter E.   
February 1, 2005 Cutter Emerick Lorraine Sr., 60, of 7979 Kirkville Road,
Kirkville, passed away earlier this week. A native of Niskayuna, NY, Cutter
resided most of his life in the Minoa-Kirkville area. He was a graduate of
Minoa High School, received a bache-lor's of mechanical engineering from
General Motors Institute, and an MBA from Syracuse University. He was a
program manager with Roush Industries in Livonia, Michigan. He had been a
member of the Minoa United Methodist Church and various engineering
organizations. Survivors: his wife, the former Jane Alvord; a daughter, Kelly
(Ricky) Osborne of Pace, Florida; two sons, Cutter E. Jr. and Christopher A.,
both of Kirkville; two sisters, Karen (Matthew) Humphreys of Colorado, and
Jessie (Adrian) Colonese of Texas; a brother, Charles (Madelyn) of Old Forge,
NY; six grandchildren, Heather, Shelby, Colby, Evan, Nicholas, and Seth.
Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Monday at the Minoa United Methodist Church. Burial
will be in Kirkville Cemetery. Calling hours will be 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday
at the Russell H. Schepp & Son Funeral Home, 109 East Avenue, Minoa.
Contributions: Minoa First United Methodist Church, 250 East Avenue, Minoa
13116; American Diabetes Association; or Wanderer's Rest. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP &
SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Maltese, Bernadette L.   
January 26, 2005 Bernadette L. Maltese, 55, died on Wednesday, January 26,
2005, at home. She was born in Manhattan and was predeceased by her husband.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral
Home, 1217 N. Salina St. Burial is in Loomis Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Martin, Lida   
February 4, 2005 Lida Martin, 99, of Syracuse passed away Thursday. Born in
Watertown, she was a homemaker. Survivors: one daughter, Bertha Kelly of
Fulton; eight grandchildren; many great-, great-great- and
great-great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m.
Monday at Valley Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL
HOME.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

McKee, Thomas R.   
January 18, 2005 Thomas R. McKee, 56, of Madeira Beach, FL, died on Tuesday,
January 18, 2005. He was born in Rome, NY, and grew up in North Syracuse, NY.
He attended Parsons College. Tom currently owned and operated Business
Accessories, INC, doing business in Atlanta, GA, and St. Petersburg, FL. He
was a veteran and a member of American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach, FL,
and was a past member of the Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps. He was
a Christian of the Protestant faith. Survivors include his wife of 33 years,
Judith Lewis McKee of Madeira Beach, FL; his mother, Marilyn McKee of North
Syracuse, NY; two sisters, Jacqueline Maher and Donna Kulle, both of
Baldwinsville, NY; a nephew; three nieces; and a grandniece. He is loved and
will be so missed.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Moore, Geraldine   
January 30, 2005 Geraldine Moore, 68, of 1710 E. Fayette St., went home to be
with the Lord Sunday at Crouse Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing one
daughter, Audrey Moore; one son, Eugene Moore; one goddaughter, Delores
Henderson, all of Syracuse; sixsisters: Isabel Lee of Syracuse, Vera Tillman,
Margie Pitter, Nina Jackson, Carol Maynard and Linda Lee, all of Apopka, FL;
10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Calling Hours: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., at Mt. Carmel Seventh Day Adventist Church, 140 Furman St., with funeral
services following at 1 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Myers, Kenneth R.   
February 4, 2005 Kenneth R. Myers, 78, of Camillus, died Friday at Community
General Hospital. He was born in Camillus and was a U.S. Army Air Corps
veteran of WWII. He was district supervisor for Personal Finance and
Beneficial Finance until he retired.He organized and led a local big band
orchestra called Ken Myers and the Merry Makers. He was active at Maple Downs
in residence council and the monthly newsletter. He was predeceased by his
wife Janet M. Myers in 1993. Survivors: two daughters, Donna M. Saunders of
Marcellus and Deborah E. Clark of Manchester, CT; two sons, William E. of
Camillus and Robert H. of Manlius; and six grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Tindall Funeral Home. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling Hours: 4
to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 1921 West Genesee Street. In lieu of
flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 6725 E. Lyons St., P.O.
Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

O'Brien, Margaret M.   
February 3, 2005 Miss Margaret M. O'Brien, 93, of Syracuse, and formerly of
West Pleasant Avenue, died Thursday, February 3, 2005, at Harding Nursing Home
in Waterville, NY. She was a native of New York City and a Syracuse-area
resident for many years. Miss O'Brien was a personal secretary at Bond
Schoeneck and King Law Firm for many years and retired in 1976. She was a
communicant of Assumption Church and St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic
Church and was very active in various Altar Rosary Societies in the Syracuse
area. She was a great supporter of the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary
(Dominican Monastery) and the Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order--Stella
Maris Retreat Center. Miss O'Brien was a daily participant in the noon Mass at
the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Syracuse. Survived by
the O'Brien family, the Brooks family, the Caster family, the Fritcher family,
the Hodge family, the Lytle family, the Phoenix family, the Schwenderman
family, the Wise family, the Wysokowski family and numerous grandnieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her nieces, Kathleen "Kitten" Lytle in 2003
and Eileen Hodge in 2002. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Monday at
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Assumption Church. Burial
in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are today 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral
home. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

O'Donnell Jr., James P.   
O'Donnell Jr. February 4, 2005 James P. O'Donnell Jr., 84, retired Supreme
Court Justice, of West German Street, Herkimer, husband of Laura Hickey
O'Donnell, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home,
Inc., 115 Court Street, Herkimer, where the family will be present to receive
relatives and friends today from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis deSales
Church, Herkimer, Tuesday at 11 a.m. For obituary information or funeral
details you may visit our Web site at www.fennerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Onslow, Vivian F.   
February 3, 2005 Vivian F. Onslow, 100, of Keepsake Village at Greenpoint,
Liverpool, and formerly of 113 Summer St., Acton, MA, died Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. She grew up in Syracuse and was the daughter of the late
Michael and Mary Skrupa. After Vivianmarried former Pittsburgh Pirate's Coach
John "Jack" Onslow, she traveled with him for six years during his baseball
career as manager of the Chicago White Sox and as a scout for the Boston Red
Sox. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth's RC Church in Acton and a member
of its Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of the St. Jude League.
After her husband's death in 1960, she worked at the Middlesex Dry Cleaners in
Acton, MA, before moving to Liverpool in 2002. In addition to her husband, she
was predeceased by much of her family, including Frank and Stella Skrupa, Rose
and Shirley Machol, Joseph Skrupa, Conrad and Josephine Skrupa, Genevieve and
James Kearney Collins, and Regina and Walter Wituszynski. Surviving are
several nieces and nephews, including William "Bill" (Sue) Collins of North
Syracuse and Mary Jane (Arnold) Merola of Liverpool, whom she raised after
their father, James Kearney Collins, died during WWII. Many great-nieces and
-nephews and great-great-nieces and -nephews also survive her. Friends may
call 1 to 4 p.m. today at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale.
Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Monday at the funeral home and 10:30 a.m.
at Sacred Heart Basilica in Syracuse. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Keepsake Village at Greenpoint, 138 Old
Liverpool Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Ostrowski, MaryAnn D.   
February 3, 2005 MaryAnn D. Ostrowski, 70, of North Syracuse, died peacefully
in her sleep on Thursday. She was one of six children, born August 28, 1934,
in Hornell, NY. After 20 years working for the United Postal Service, she got
college degrees from Maria Re-gina, Columbia and Keene College in New
Hampshire. She practiced clinical psychology in New England and returned to
Syracuse in 1995. She was predeceased by her husband Donald in 1972. She is
survived by five daughters: Julie A. Ostrowski of Eureka, CA; Joanne M.
Ostrowski of Pawtucket, RI; Jean F. Ostrowski-Lawson of Oneonta, NY; Judy M.
Livingston of Pompey, NY; and Jayne C. Cari of Olympia, WA; one son, Peter R.
Ostrowski of Central Square, NY; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at
New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Friends are invited to call on
Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main Street.
Contributions in MaryAnn's memory may be made to the National Ataxia
Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447. Please
visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a note of condolence.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Pastuf, John   
February 5, 2005 John Pastuf, 86, of East Syracuse, died on Saturday at home.
He retired as a locksmith from Syracuse University and was the former owner of
Pastuf Hardware and Lock Company in Eastwood. He was a communicant of St.
Matthew's Church, a for-mer member of the Wanoa Golf Club, a former bowler at
the Eastwood Sports Center, an avid gardener and an avid SU sports fan. He was
a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Survived by his wife
of 58 years, Rita A. (Reschke) Pastuf; two sons, John C. Pastuf of Orange
Park, FL, and Daniel (Wendy) Pastuf of Liverpool; daughter, Marianne
(Jonathan) Burdick of Bridgeport; grandchildren: Daryn, D.J. and Emily Pastuf,
and Daniel and Jeffrey Burdick; sister, Mary Wiesner-Glazier and
brother-in-law Bill Glazier of Dewitt; sisters-in-law, Irene Pastuf of Cicero
and Marion Amsdell of North Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services are 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and
10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, due to the renovations at St. Matthew's.
Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (today)
at the funeral home, 3111 James Street. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Piazza Sr., Michael F.   
January 30, 2005 Michael F. Piazza Sr., of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest
January 30, 2005. Devoted father of Jennifer, Jessica, Sara, Kaelyn and
Michael Jr.; beloved son of Sam and Leta "Joan" (nee Bullard) Piazza; loving
brother of Anthony (Ann) Piazza; also survived by relatives and friends. No
prior visitation. Private funeral services were held. Interment: St. Peter's
Cemetery, Oswego, NY. Arrangements by Lombardo Funeral Home, Orchard Park, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Pijerov, Jacqueline Ann (Puchir)   
(Puchir) Pijerov February 5, 2005 Jacqueline Ann (Puchir) Pijerov, 60,
formerly of Syracuse, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca. Born in
Syracuse, Jacqueline received her MBA in hospital administration from Michigan
University. She was first employed byCommunity General Hospital and St. Thomas
General Hospital in the Virgin Islands as a medicine technician for over 30
years, before retiring in 2003. She is survived by her husband of over 30
years, Nikola Pijerov of Lansing; two sons, Nikola J. Pijerov of Charlotte,
NC, and Anthony J. Pijerov of Lansing; one brother, John Puchir of Liverpool;
many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at
9:15 a.m. in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7
p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Potter, Betty C.   
February 4, 2005 Betty C. Potter, 80, of 1990 Mexico St., Altmar, died Friday
at Sunrise Nursing Home, Oswego. She was born November 13, 1924, in West
Monroe, the daughter of Menzo E. and Ethel M. Cottet Dunham. She graduated
from Central Square High School in 1941. She lived in Orwell from 1946 to
1992, then moved to Altmar. She married Carl D. Potter on August 30, 1941; he
died September 15, 1983. She also lost her longtime companion, Arnold
Armstrong, on July 15, 2004. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in
Orwell for 32 years, retiring in 1989 as postmistress. She was a member of
Orwell Union Church, past president of Oswego County Postmasters, past
president and life member of Robert Edwards Post #358 Auxiliary. Surviving are
one daughter, Carolyn Clemens of Brule, Alberta; two sons, Carl M. Potter of
Dexterville and David Cyril J. Potter of Orwell; two brothers, Melvin Dunham
of Constantia and Leo Dunham of Parish; one sister, Phyllis Bailey of Albany;
12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4
p.m. Monday at Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park St., Pulaski, with Rev. David
Snyder officiating. Spring burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Orwell.
Calling hours will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., prior to the service. Donations
may be made to Orwell Union Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Riley, David Darrell   
February 5, 2005 David Darrell Riley, 70, of Cty. Rt. 48, Richland, died
Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. He was born on July 29, 1934,
in the town of Richland, the son of Elmer D. and Frances C. Carr Riley. He has
lived in Richland since 1974; he previously lived in Syracuse. He graduated
from Sandy Creek High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55.
He was employed by NYS Dept. of Transportation in Syracuse for 17 years. He
was a member of the Half-Shire Historical Society, Richland. Surviving are his
mother, Frances Riley of Richland; one brother, Keith Riley of Syracuse; one
sister, Sharon Riley of Deansboro. Funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the Half-Shire Historical
Society, Richland, NY 13144.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Saladin Jr., Vincent L.   
February 5, 2005 Vincent L. Saladin Jr., 80, of East Syracuse, died at home. A
native of New Hartford, he moved to the Syracuse area in 1948. He retired as
general foreman from New Process Gear after 34 years of service. He was a
communicant of St. Mary'sChurch, Minoa, a member and former chairman of UAW
Local 624 Retirees, a member of the East Syracuse American Legion Post 359, a
member of the Battle of the Bulge and a founding member of New Process Gear
Credit Union. He was a Little League coach, Boy Scout leader and bowled in the
New Process Gear League. He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in the
European Theater and in the Battle of the Bulge. He was predeceased by a
brother, Wilford. Survivors: his wife of 57 years, the former Bertha
Sunderhaft; a son, Vincent L. (Claire) Saladin III of Vermont; a daughter,
Kathleen (William) Ray of East Syracuse; two brothers, Tom of Oriskany and
Robert of Florida; five sisters: Mary Allen of Camden, Teresa Cackett of
Utica, Eleanor Menard of Constableville, Frances Welch of Oriskany and Janice
Marfone of Forestport; four grandchildren: Anne Gorton, W. Andrew Ray, Mathew
and Kristopher Saladin; and two great-grandchildren, Kathleen Carpenter and
Michael Ward. Funeral services: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Russell H. Schepp & Son
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Burial: St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home,
109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh
North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Smith, Lynda Dickinson   
January 31, 2005 Lynda Dickinson Smith, 86, of Chapel Hill, NC, died of
pneumonia on January 31, 2005, at the Carol Woods retirement community in
Chapel Hill, NC. She was a summer resident at the Smith Camp of West Lake
Road, Cazenovia. Mrs. Smith was born in New York City and was a direct
descendant of John Dickinson, signer of the U.S. Constitution. She graduated
as valedictorian from the Nightingale-Bamford School. She lived in Washington,
DC, in the mid-1940s, in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, MD, from 1950 to 1969, and
in Jamesville, NY, until moving to Chapel Hill in 1979. Mrs. Smith volunteered
in the League of Women Voters, the American Red Cross's Gray Lady hospital
program, and Meals on Wheels, and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church
in Bethesda. She was a member of the Cazenovia Club and the Cazenovia Golf
Club for many years. She had three children from her marriage to Richard
Linkroum, which later ended in divorce. In 1955 she married Fred Burton Smith,
the general counsel of the U.S. Treasury Department during the Johnson
administration. He had five children and daughter Meredith, child number nine,
was born after they married. Mr. Smith died in 1998 after 43 years of
marriage. Survivors include nine children, Martha L. Jordan of Sun City West,
AZ; Susan L. Crowley of Washington, DC; Lynda L. Copper of Cazenovia, NY;
Meredith S. Scott of Mt. Pleasant, IA; Jeanne W. Smith of Lincoln, VA; Susan
S. Winkert of Cazenovia; Nancy S. Lazovik of DeKalb Junction, NY; F. Gordon
Smith of Baltimore; and Cynthia W. Smith of Cambridge, MA; 16 grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held this summer at
the Smith Camp, where four generations of family continue to gather each year.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Souva, Richard F.   
February 4, 2005 Richard F. Souva, 79, of Mexico, worked for Marsellus Burial
Vault Co. and Oswego County Dept. of Soc. Services. Survivors: two daughters,
Pamela Hansen of Palermo and Linda Sedner of Pennellville; a brother, James N.
of Oswego; grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: 2 p.m.
Wednesday from Harter Funeral Home, Mexico, NY. Burial will be in Mexico
Village Cemetery. Calling hours will be noon to 2 p.m., prior to the service
at the funeral home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Sturick, Pearl P.   
February 3, 2005 Pearl P. Sturick, of Minoa, passed away Thursday at her home.
Pearl owned and operated Pearl's Beauty Shop from her home for 38 years. She
loved camping, traveling to Florida and crocheting and was an avid bowler.
Pearl loved to spend quality time with her family. She was predeceased by her
husband William Sturick in 2001. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Wayne R.
and Dianne E. Sturick; sister, Eleanor Sturick; grandaughter, Natalie M.
Sturick; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services and burial are private.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY in Pearl's memory, 990 7th North
St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Arrangements entrusted to Traub Funeral Home, Inc
Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Tegner, Nils Roy   
February 3, 2005 Nils Roy Tegner, 71, of Cazenovia, died Thursday. Roy was
born and raised in New York City. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High
School and received a B.C.E. from Cooper Union. He was past president of the
NYC District LutherLeague and as such, in 1949, attended a conference at
Cazenovia College, little realizing he would return 40 years later to retire
in Cazenovia. Roy retired from Grumman Aerospace Corp. in 1990, where he was a
vehicle design engineer. He spent most of his career working on space
programs, including the lunar module and many satellites, and "Star Wars"
designs. He helped develop the configuration of the current space shuttle. In
the early 1960s, he worked on a study of how to repair satellites in orbit.
After retirement, he co-founded the Grumman Upstate New York Retiree Club and
served as its first president. He also spent eight years as director of the
Cazenovia Duplicate Bridge group. Roy was an avid gardener, bird watcher and
stamp collector. He was predeceased by his sister, Ruth Wetzel, and a niece,
Tara. Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Elsa "Fritzie"; two
daughters, Lisa (Terry) Cochrane of Cazenovia and Karin (Bob) Berrian of
Glenville, NY; four grandchildren: Ryan and Kyle Cochrane, and Peter and Erik
Berrian; brother-in-law, Tony Wetzel; and one niece and nephew. A memorial
service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2005, at St. Peter's
Episcopal Church in Cazenovia. Reception to follow in the parish hall. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wanderers' Rest Humane
Association,Inc., P.O. Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032 or The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Tuttle, Margaret Agnes   
February 3, 2005 Margaret Agnes Tuttle, 97, of King Ferry, NY, died Thursday
at the Fountain View Village Skilled Nursing Home in Fountain Hills, AZ.
Margaret was born in Syracuse, NY, on September 13, 1907, the daughter of the
late Lee F. and Kathryn Sullivan Krause. She was a graduate of Maywood College
in Scranton, PA, class of 1930, and was an educator of home economics at Grant
Junior High School from 1930-1942. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the
Lake Church in King Ferry and a Cayuga County Red Cross volunteer for many
years. Surviving her are two nephews, Roy A. Tuttle Jr. of Fountain Hills, AZ,
and James R. Tuttle of Owego, NY; two nieces, Mrs. Robert (Jeanne) Herst of
Union Springs, NY, and Mrs. James (Vivian) Hughes of King Ferry, NY; several
grandnieces and -nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Church in
King Ferry, with the Rev. Donald Curtiss, celebrant. Spring interment will be
held in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery, King Ferry. There will be no calling
hours. Shakelton Funeral Home in Aurora is in charge of arrangements. Memorial
contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Church, c/o Good Shepherd
Catholic Community, P.O. Box 296, Aurora, NY 13026 in memory of Margaret A.
Tuttle.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Warner, William "Wampie"   
February 3, 2005 William "Wampie" Warner, 76, of Conquest, died Thursday,
February 3. Survivors: seven brothers, six sisters, nieces, nephews and
cousins. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, at Audioun Funeral
Home, 218 Main St., Port Byron, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.

Waters, Rita   
January 23, 2005 Rita H. Waters, formerly of Syracuse and Boynton Beach, FL,
died Jan. 23 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord, NC. She was 75. Rita was
born in Syracuse in 1929, the daughter of Marie and Aidan Hickey. After high
school, she continued her education at Syracuse General Hospital, where she
received her nursing degree. In 1980, she graduated from Wilmington College,
Boca Raton, FL, with a bachelor of science degree. She moved to Florida in
1959 and started nursing at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, where she worked for
35 years. She moved to Charlotte, NC, three years ago. Survivors include a
goddaughter, cousins, nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law. Graveside
services were held Jan. 28 at Boynton Beach Memorial Park. Memorial donations
in Rita's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 405, Palm
Beach, FL 33480.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/6/2005.