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Casey, Terrence P.   
February 14, 2005 Terrence P. Casey, 52, of Syracuse and Baldwinsville died
Monday at home. He was born in Albany. He was self-employed as a mechanic. He
was predeceased by his wife. Christine "Tina" Casey; sister, Margaret
Kehoskie; brothers,Shaun and Dennis Casey. Survivors: daughters, Kelly Cotto
and Jennifer Hayden; sisters, Mary Ellen Finn and Barbara Popp; brother,
Martin Casey; three grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and
cousins. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Tindall Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in the
St. Joseph's Chapel of Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial private. Calling hours
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St.
Contributions to Lupus Foundation of America, 5858 E. Malloy Rd., Syracuse, NY
13211. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Cummins, Josephine A.   
February 14, 2005 Josephine A. Cummins, 63, of Martville, died Monday.
Survivors: husband, Duane Cummins; one daughter; three sons; five
grandchildren; three sisters; three brothers. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday at Jewell Funeral Home, Cato. Services 11 a.m. Friday at the
funeral home. Burial at convenience of family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

DiDominick, John   
February 13, 2005 John DiDominick, 84, a former resident of Thompson Rd.,
Oswego, died Sunday in Sunrise Nursing Home. He was born in Seneca Falls, and
has been a resident of Oswego most of his life. Mr. DiDominick was a
communicant of St. Mary's Church, and a veteran of WWII serving in the United
States Army. He is retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Oswego as a postal
clerk. He was a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement
of the Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. Mr. DiDominick was predeceased
by his son James DiDominick and his sister Madeline DeJohn. He is survived by
his wife of 63 years, Frances DiDominick of Oswego; one son, Victor DiDominick
of Elmira; two daughters, Rosemary DiDominick of CA and Anne Marie Rebeor of
Fulton; brothers, Mario DiDominick of Seneca Falls and James Dee of Rochester;
three grandchildren, Katy and Kristyn DiDominick and Troy Stevens; several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Mary's
Church. Burial will be in All Saints Mausoleum. Calling hours will be Friday 4
to 7 p.m. at the Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 West Fourth Street,
Oswego. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his name to the
Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Elliott, Betty E.   
February 13, 2005 Betty E. Elliott, 73, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, February
13, 2005 at home. She retired from Carrier Corp. in 1987. Born in England, she
was a world traveler and antique collector. Surviving are three sisters, Joyce
Sekelsky of Fairport, NY, Irene Tartaro and Grace Penirjian both of
Fayetteville and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be
1 p.m. Saturday at Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. East. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central NY, 990 7th
North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Fink, Philip W.   
February 13, 2005 Philip W. Fink, 70, of Tully, died February 13, 2005
suddenly at home. Born 1934 in Schenectady, NY, owner/operator of Latham
Trailer Sales, member of Otisco Valley Bible Chapel in Marietta, NY, member of
the 76 Civil War Roundtable, served 1952 to 1959 in the 105th Infantry
National Guard. Predeceased by son, Stephen in 1977. Survived by wife Marilyn
of Tully; four daughters, Leslie of Marcellus, Madelene of California, Elaine
of Texas and Cathleen of Florida; two sons, Christopher of Pennsylvania and
Michael of Syracuse; a brother, Richard Fink of Texas; six grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and aunts. Funeral services will be
Friday at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd., LaFayette.
Spring burial. Friends may call Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, donations, to Right of Life New Hope, 3519 James St.,
Syracuse, NY 13206. HALL FUNERAL HOME
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Fisher, Mae C.   
February 13, 2005 Mae C. Fisher died on February 13, 2005, at age 94, at Chase
Nursing Home in New Berlin, NY, where she had lived since 1993. She had been a
faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Manlius since 1951, and she
appreciated all the church members who were so helpful to her. Mae was born in
Schenectady on February 16, 1910, to Fred and Rosa Cromwell. She did
post-graduate work at North High. In World War II she enlisted in WAC and
enjoyed her service. The Army trained her in secretarial skills and she made a
career of that. She enjoyed life and travelled to Alaska, England, and around
the States. She is survived by her son Ronald Fisher and her daughter Harriet
Lewis Kawar; grandchildren, Nicole Decker, Ronda Becker, Neal Kawar, Danny
Dawar, and Jimmy Kawar; great-grandchildren, Briannon Schlegel (and her
children Andrew and Gabriella), Anna, Dena and Declan Kawar, and Alia and
Natalie Kawar. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 20, at 2
p.m. at First Baptist Church in Manlius. All are invited. Dakin Funeral Home
17 North Main St., Box 397 New Berlin, NY 13411 (607)847-6231
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Glenn, James E.   
February 9, 2005 Mr. James "Bobe" Edward Glenn, 52, of 137 Alpine Drive,
passed away peacefully Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He leaves to
cherish his memory his wife Deborah J. Glenn of Syracuse; his father and
stepmother Nathan and Lou-ise Glenn of Mechanicsville, VA; three daughters,
Tarshell Hicks, Lakiesha Glenn and Lashay Glenn; one son, Lonell Houston; one
sister, Evelyn Crockett-Dykes (Rychard), all of Syracuse; two brothers, Julius
Lee Lawrence Jr. (Margaret) of Syracuse and Larry Glenn (Ann) of Orlando, FL;
four grandchildren; two aunts, Elizabeth Kinsey of Syracuse and Idella Ganzy
of Panama City, FL. Calling hours will be Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. at Central
Baptist Church, 1926 Midland Ave., with services following at 11 a.m. Burial
will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and
Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Goppert, Sister Anne Theresa   
Goppert, CSJ February 15, 2005 Sister Anne Theresa Goppert, CSJ, formerly
known as Sister M. Fulgentia, died at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham,
NY on Tuesday, February 15, 2005. Sister was born in Utica, NY, the daughter
of the late William and Anna Murphy Goppert. She was in the 72nd year of her
life as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Sister Anne Theresa graduated
from St. Francis De Sales High School, Utica and was a Certified Kindergarten
Teacher. She taught in schools of the Albany and Syracuse Dioceses. Including
St. Anthony's School, Syracuse for 25 years and St. Pius X, Loudonville for 20
years. While Sister was in retirement, her service to her community as
valuable and unprecedented. Sister is survived by a sister, Mrs. Betty
Mishalanie of Utica; a brother, Leonard J. Goppert of Whitesboro; nieces and
nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The Funeral will take
place on Friday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Chapel
at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham. Relatives and friends may call at
the Chapel of the Provincial House on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Evening prayer
will be at 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Our Lady Queen of Virgins
Cemetery, Latham. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph
Development Office, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc.,
565 Fourth Avenue, Troy, New York 12182. Phone 518-235-0952.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Goppert, Kenneth J.   
February 15, 2005 Kenneth J. Goppert, 81, of Oswego, died Tuesday. Surviving
are three daughters, Carol, Brenda, and Cynthia; two sons, Kenneth and Edward;
and one sister, Frances. Services are private. No calling hours. Arrangements
by Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Gray, Anna M.   
February 15, 2005 Anna M. Gray, 82, of 83 Henderson Lane, Weedsport, died
Tuesday at home. Born in Nordhalben, Germany, Mrs. Gray lived in Staten Island
before moving to the Town of Brutus in 1973. She was a member of the VFW Post
8122 Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Francis R. Gray; two
sons, Harold L. Gray of Barstow, Cal. and Ralph H. Gray of Baton Rouge, La.;
four grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Katharina and Warren Lawton
of Solvay; two brothers, Ludwig Simon and Josef Simon, both of Germany; nieces
and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m. Friday in St.
Patrick's Church, Jordan. Spring burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery,
Elbridge. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bush Funeral Home, 120
E. Main St., Elbridge. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Hahn, Edward C.   
February 13, 2005 Edward C. Hahn, 93, formerly of Minoa, died Sunday at Shore
Winds Nursing Home, Rochester. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late
Charles and Matilda Hahn of Brewerton. He graduated from Central High School.
He retired from New Process Gear after more than 33 years. He was a
communicant of St. Mary's Church, Minoa. An avid golfer, he was a member of
Rogue's Roost Golf Course where he won several championships. He enjoyed
bowling. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie and a sister, Dorothy
Cornelius. Survivors: a daughter, Aletha (Scot) Longley of Auburn; two sons,
Jeffrey (Corinne) of Oneonta and Richard (Yolanda) of Rochester; a sister,
Veronica Yackel of Constantia; a brother, Harold of North Syracuse; eight
grandchildren, Kevin, Stacy, Kate, Jason, Chuck, Eric, Greg, and Brian; and a
great-grandson, Peter. Funeral Services 12:30 p.m. Friday at Russell H. Schepp
& Son Funeral Home and 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Spring burial, St.
Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. A calling hour will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: St. Mary's
Church, 401 N. Main St., Minoa, NY 13116. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa
656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Havill, Lucille   
February 14, 2005 Lucille Havill, of the Minoa-Kirkville area, went to be with
her Lord on Monday. She was the daughter of the late Bertha and Hannibal
Hutchins. In the early 1950's she owned and operated a small dry cleaning and
toy store in the village of Minoa. A few years later she became one of the
first female school bus (#17) drivers for the Minoa High School; she then
drove for East Syracuse-Minoa for 22 years until her retirement. She was a 4-H
leader in the Minoa area, but one of her busiest times was when she was
co-founder of the Minoa Golden Age and later in her life truly enjoyed her
efforts as a member. Her unending efforts always centered around the Minoa
Methodist Church; as a lifelong member she taught Sunday school and was very
involved with the Youth Group especially Casowasco camping activities. She
held many offices in women's groups and as a member of the administrative
board and many Bible Studies. For approximately 20 years she and her husband
(a retired square dance caller) enjoyed many nights of square dancing and in
the process taught many others while making a wonderful large group of lasting
friends. Survivors: her beloved husband of 65 years, Neal "Mike"; cherished
mother of Constance (Jim) Cox, Linda (Melvin) Saunders, Mary Alice (Wayne)
Haynes, and the late Kay Havill; devoted grandmother of Wendy (Gene) Longdon,
Kerstin (Thomas) McKay, Douglas (Margie) Saunders, Eric (Kate) Saunders,
Melinda (Christopher) Kenney, Tina (Robert) Dykema, Sandra (Michael)
Porzucek), Steven (Krista) Perry, and the late Craig Saunders; loving
great-grandmother to 12 and aunt to several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services: 4 p.m. Friday at the Minoa United Methodist Church. Spring burial,
Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at the Church, 250 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions in lieu of flowers
to the Minoa United Methodist Church. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Kaffayeh, Charles P.   
February 13, 2005 Charles P. Kaffayeh, 36, of Clay, entered into rest Sunday
at his home. He was a graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Charles
was predeceased by his father, Butrus Kaffayeh in 1994. He is survived by his
mother, Reema Ghuntos-Sal-loum of Clay; a sister, Laurice T. Herzog of
Hastings. Calling hours will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carter
Funeral Home, Inc., 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Funeral services will be 9:15
a.m. Friday at the funeral home and 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church in
North Syracuse. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. terZCARTR
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Klocek, Elsie   
February 13, 2005 Elsie Klocek, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at
Rosewood Heights Healthcare Center. Elsie was a communicant of the Basilica of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus and was past president (1962) of the Sacred Heart
Mothers Club. Elsie retired in 1978 after 14 years as a Deputy Sheriff with
the Onondaga Co. Sheriffs Department. Elsie was predeceased by her husband
Frank J. Klocek. Survived by her children, Carol (Philip) DeGirolamo and Frank
(Elaine) Klocek, both of Liverpool; six grandchildren, Kirsten Tiarks, Karen
and Philip DeGirolamo, Heather Pierce, Frankie and Keri Klocek; three
great-grandchildren, Jane, Ryan and Colin Pierce. Services: Friday 10 a.m. at
Hollis Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Basilica of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus.Visitation: Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 W. Genesee
St., Syracuse. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Geddes. Contributions: Sacred
Heart Roof Fund, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL
HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
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Law, Francis S.   
February 14, 2005 Francis S. Law, 88, of Baldwinsville, died Monday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Keeseville and lived in Baldwinsville for
many years. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a retired stationary
engineer. Frank was predeceased by his wife Charlotte Hamm, mother of Bonnie
Roberts, Jackie Stork, Doris Halko, Mary Hardwick, Marcia Lamirande, Ernest,
Charles, and Leslie Hamm. Also survived by a niece, Judith Law; 17
grandchildren; and several great and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10
a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial, St. Mary's
Cemetery. No calling hours. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Lawrow, Arlene C.   
February 14, 2005 Arlene C. Yohonn Lawrow, 73, of Baldwinsville, died Monday
at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a resident of the Baldwinsville area the
past 44 years. Arlene was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville.
An avid golfer, she was a for-mer member of Foxfire Golf Club. Arlene loved
and shared her life with her family, many friends, and pets. She was
predeceased by her husband, William J. Lawrow in 1997. Survivors: a daughter,
Donna A. (Thomas) O'Hara of Cicero; a son, William J. (Marianne) Lawrow of
Cicero; a sister, Kay Crossett of Wayland, NY; four grandchildren, Melissa and
Amanda Lawrow and Patrick and April O'Hara. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St.
Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St.
Baldwinsville. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Rd., E.
Syracuse, NY 13057 or Humane Association of CNY, 4915-1/2 W. Taft Rd.,
Liverpool, NY 13088. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Lorom, Jolie M.   
February 14, 2005 Jolie M. Lorom, 95, of Central Square, died Monday, February
14, 2005 at her home. Born in Rhinebeck, NY, she had lived in the Syracuse
area for most of her life, then Brewerton before moving to Central Square five
years ago. She had attendedMedical College for six years in New York City
before becoming Electrologist under the name of Marie Dippold for over 60
years and who owned Weiler's Beauty Salon in Syracuse. Surviving are her
daughter, Sheryl Bateman of Central Square; her granddaughter, Anita Barnello
of Cicero; two great-grandchildren, Rocco Cannata and Jolie Barnello, both of
Cicero. Memorial Services will be 7 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2005 at the
Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square with spring burial
in St. Mary's Cemetery, Homer. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday
before the service. Contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society, 401 No. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13203-1770.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Lupkowski, Henry S.   
February 14, 2005 Henry S. Lupkowski, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Monday.
Born in Port Byron, he attended Port Byron Schools and was a set-up man for
New Process Gear, retiring in 1980 after 35 years. He was a communicant of the
Basilica of the Sacred Heartof Jesus and a member of UAW Local 624. He served
his country with pride during WWII with the US Army Medical Corp. Survivors: a
daughter, Theresa (Bruce) Nevin of Fulton; three sons, Stephen (Mali) of Clay,
Edward (Christine) of N. Syracuse and Stanley of Syracuse; one sister, Anna
(John) Jerzgarzewski of Syracuse; two brothers, John (Sophie) of Warners and
Edward of New Britain, CT; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
His wife, Irene, passed away in 1995. Services: 8:30 a.m. Friday at the
GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
of Jesus. Interment with military honors at Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes.
Friends may call on the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home,
1320 W. Genesee St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

McNeill, Stella (Foley)   
February 15, 2005 Stella (Foley) McNeill, age 74, of Syracuse, passed away
Tuesday. She was born in Massena, NY. Stella retired from New Business Records
in 1990. She was predeceased by a son Timothy LaFlesh and her brothers, James,
Albert and Edward Foley. She is survived by her loving husband, Archie
McNeill; two sons, Carl and Michael LaFlesh; a daughter, Carol Demers;
stepchildren, Angela Keller, Sandra McNeill, Jean McNeill, David Law and
Gerard McNeill; several grand and great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph
Foley; sisters, Joyce Naples, Shirley McCarthy, Bina Armstrong, June Kieffer
and Anne Smithson. Funeral services will be held on Friday, 10 a.m., in the
Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling
hours will be Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Dignity
PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family
Service
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Nelson, Judy Barish   
February 15, 2005 Judy Barish Nelson, a former resident of Binghamton who
returned to Syracuse in 2004, died Tuesday at Crouse Hospital. Mrs. Nelson was
associated with her late husband, Marvin in Marv's Wearing Apparel of North
Syracuse, and later worked at the Syracuse University Library retiring in
1984. In Binghamton, Mrs. Nelson was active in Temple Israel and the
Binghamton Organ Transplant Organization. In Syracuse, she was a former member
of Temple Beth El and co-founder of Congregation Ner Tamid. Mrs. Nelson was
predeceased in 1981 by her first husband, Marvin Barish, and in 2004 by her
second husband, Samuel Irving Nelson. Survived by a son, Leonard; two
stepsons, Bruce and Keith Nelson; two daughters, Linda Eisenberg and Holly
Bossert; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Toby Sussan. Funeral services will
be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Calling hour will be 10 to
11 a.m. at the funeral chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. Contributions may be
made to the Congregation Ner Tamid, 5061 W. Taft Rd., North Syracuse, NY 13212
or a local organ transplant organization. birnbaum funeral service, inc
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O'Connor, Joyce A.
February 14, 2005 Joyce Ann Gerhardt O'Connor, 63, of Liverpool, journeyed
home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 14, 2005. She was born and raised
in North Syracuse, was a 1960 graduate of North Syracuse Central High School
and lived inSyracuse for many years before settling in Liverpool. Joyce was
employed by Empire Medicare Services for over 20 years and was a member of the
Wetzel Road Church of Christ. She is predeceased by her father, Robert
Gerhardt on March 16, 2001; and by her sister, Audrey Joan Fuller on February
20, 2004. Survivors include her children, Larry (Leah) O'Connor of Liverpool,
Mary (Mark) Stryker of Alexander and Tracy (Jeff) Drake of Pulaski; her
mother, Ruth Gerhardt of North Syracuse; two sisters, Cynthia Hawley of
Liverpool and Marlene Rowe of Syracuse; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Wetzel Road Church of
Christ, 4268 Wetzel Road, Liverpool. A reception will follow services. Private
burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours are today from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North
Syracuse. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Francis House, 108
Michaels Avenue, Syracuse 13208. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Park, Lois L.   
February 12, 2004 On Saturday, February 12, Lois Lynch Park, with her loving
children at her side, returned to her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Park, a retired
artist, had been stricken on January 31 and succumbed after a brief illness.
She had just celebrated her 90th birth-day in December. Up until her final
illness, she continued to live independently at home. Mrs. Park was born in
1914, the fourth of six children of Thomas and Louise (Conley) Lynch of
Syracuse. Her father, Capt. Lynch, was a dedicated member of the Syracuse
police dept. for his entire career. She married Donald R. Park of Syracuse in
1946. After a brief residence in Syracuse, they moved to North Syracuse in
1947 and became communicants of St. Rose of Lima Church. She assisted her
husband in many ways, in particular with the success of Bowling Green Lanes,
which Mr. Park founded and owned for many years. Together they faced many
trials, not the least of which was almost losing the business due to a major
fire in 1962. Upon her husband's retirement, she resumed her passion for art.
She studied at Munson Proctor Williams Institute and at workshop at Syracuse
area colleges. She was active in the North Syracuse Art Guild as well as other
art associations in Central New York and the Adirondacks. She participated in
numerous art shows throughout New York. Mrs. Park was predeceased by her
husband of 47 years, Donald R., on October 26, 1993. Surviving are her
children, Donald R. (Dana) Park of Greensburg, PA and Janice Park Kenerson of
Worcester, MA; three grandchildren, Kristin (David) Adams, Sean and David
Park; a sister, Elizabeth Hogan of Cazenovia; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fergerson Funeral Home, and
10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church with interment following in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to
the North Syracuse Art Guild, % Jim Hewson, Treasurer, 2060 Co. Rte. 12,
Central Square 13036 or to St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 South Main Street,
North Syracuse 13212.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Pinkasewicz, Michael E.   
February 13, 2005 Michael E. Pinkasewicz, 74, of Camillus, died Sunday at St.
Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was a lifetime resident of the
Syracuse-Camillus area. A 1947 graduate of Vocational High School and
valedictorian, Michael was a member of the marching band where he played the
trombone and tuba. A graduate of Syracuse University, he received a degree in
liberal arts in 1953 and a College of Law degree in 1958. He was U.S. Treasury
Attorney for the federal government, retiring in 1995 after 32 years. Michael
was a member of the Brigadiers Drum & Bugle Corp. where he played the baritone
and soprano bugle. He was a member of the Modern Male Chorus, Syracuse
University Male Chorus, St. John's Church Choir, Ukrainian Men's Chorus, Surma
Male Chorus, Tyrolean Alpine Choraliers and director of both St. John's
English Liturgy Choir for 20 years and Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers for more than
40 years. Michael was also a member of St. John's Holy Name Society, Ukrainian
National Home, Polish Legion of American Veterans, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Div. #1 Camillus, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Assumption
Church and the Notre Dame Retreat League in Canandaigua for 44 years. He was
member of the Fort Dix Glee Club, Manhattan Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corp. and
National Honorary member of the A.O.H. He began composing music for the annual
St. Patrick's Day Parade theme in 1982 and was grand marshal of the Syracuse
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2000. He was a corporal for the U.S. Army. Surviving
are his wife of 34 years, the former Rose Mary Leskoske; sisters, Julia
Pinkasewicz and Tillie Fanok, both of Syracuse; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers, John Pinkashewicz and Andrew Pinkes.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Assumption Church where a funeral
Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 West Genesee St., Camillus. Panakhyda services
will be at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic
Church, 207 Tompkins St., Syracuse, NY 13204 or to Assumption Church, 812 N.
Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13208. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.

Redmond, Mary "Gummy"   
February 11, 2005 Mary Nicholson Redmond, 81, (Gummy to all), of Syracuse,
died at home on February 11, 2005. Survived by husband John; seven children,
Donna King, Daniel (Mary) Redmond, Dennis (Pamela) Redmond, Ann (Lenny) Soar,
Mary Jo White, Maureen (James) Agosh and Peter (Mary Jo) Nicholson; 13
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a communicant of Our Lady
of Solace Church and was retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 20 years of
service. Memorial service at 9 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, February 19, 2005, at Our Lady of Solace Church, 516 Salt Springs
Road, in Syracuse. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of
Central N.Y. or M.S. Resources of Central N.Y., P.O. Box 237, East Syracuse,
NY 13057, or Human Development Fund at Our Lady of Solace Church, 516 Salt
Springs Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224. To leave a note of condolence, please visit
www.burnsgarfield.com
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Siersma, Joy Spaulding   
February 12, 2005 Joy Spaulding Siersma, 81, of Marcellus, passed away
Saturday in Stuart, FL. Born on Mother's Day, May 13, 1923, she was the
daughter of William and Emma Spaulding of Marcellus. She was the wife of the
late Robert P. Siersma. Joy graduated from Marcellus Central High School and
from Cortland State Teachers College. She taught physical education briefly
for both the Skaneateles and Marcellus School Districts. In addition to
running the Siersma Insurance Agency with her husband, she also was a
part-time employee for the U.S. Postal Service. Joy was an active member of
her community. She volunteered in the Marcellus Library and she was a member
of the Community General Hospital Auxiliary, as well as being a member of the
auxiliary for the Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department. Joy was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church of Marcellus. Joy had a passion for golf and she
loved playing in the Women's League at Dutch Hollow Country Club. She enjoyed
traveling and had recently returned from a cruise through part of the Panama
Canal. Joy belonged to bridge clubs, enjoyed the theater, and was an avid
reader. Joy is survived by four children, Gretchen S. Rusk of PA, Robert P.
Siersma of Rochester, William A. (Kim) Siersma of Utah, and Mark S. (Adriana)
of FL; an AFS daughter from Chile, Elizabeth Cordova; grandchildren, Sarah S.
Rusk of DE, McKala S. and Eric C. Siersma of UT, Cody R. Siersma of NY; one
sister, Virginia S. Mulroy of Marcellus; and several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends Saturday, February 19, from 1 to 3:45 p.m.
followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m., both held at Ryan Funeral Home, 44
E. Main St., Marcellus. Spring burial will be in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Marcellus Free Library, 2 Slocombe Ave.,
Marcellus, NY 13108. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
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Smith, Floyd E. "Smitty"   
February 14, 2005 Floyd E. "Smitty" Smith, 70, of Syracuse, died on Monday at
Van Duyn. He retired as a crane operator from Roth Steel and served in the Air
Force during Korea. Predeceased by three brothers. Survived by his companion,
Anna Sobotka; stepsons, Edward Sobotka of N. Syracuse, Butch Sobotka of
Syracuse; stepdaughters, Linda Wood and Donna Froio of Syracuse, Pamela Helmer
of Palermo; sister, Rose Colwell of Dover, DE; several grandchildren; nieces
and nephews. Calling hours are Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Frasier-Shepardson funeral home with a service at the end of visiting. Burial
is in Loomis Hill Cemetery.
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Town, George R. "Bud"   
February 13, 2005 George R. "Bud" Town, 84, of Harrison, Arkansas, died Sunday
in Arkansas. Retired jet mechanic trainer for the 174th Air National Guard in
Syracuse. WWII veteran and Bronze Star recipient. Survived by two daughters,
Gayle (Dan) Mitchell of Marcellus and Paula (Art) Harrington of Amboy; one
son, David Town of Florida; one sister, Rene Kather of Tully; eight
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: 6 p.m. Friday at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W.
Seneca Tnpk., Onondaga Hill. Friends may call Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the
funeral home. Spring burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Jamesville, NY.
Butler-Badman Funeral Home Inc.
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Towne, Paul E.   
February 15, 2005 Paul E. Towne, 70, of Mallory, died Tuesday, February 15,
2005, at Oswego Hospital. Born in Parish, he had lived in Brewerton before
moving to Mallory in 1969. Before retiring he was employed as a forklift
operator at Southern Container, Camillus for 20 years. He had previously
worked at Continental Can Corp., Syracuse for 25 years. Surviving are his wife
of 46 years, the former Melita Whitney; a son, John of West Monroe; three
daughters, Kathy Belden of Maryland, Patsy Brockett of Parish and Paula
Gardner of Williamstown; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Services will be 8 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005
at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square with spring
burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mallory. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to
8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to SOVAC
Ambulance Corps., PO Box 209, Central Square, NY 13036 or to the West Monroe
Volunteer Fire Department.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/16/2005.
Welch, Olive A.   

February 15, 2005 Olive A. Welch, 88, formerly of 102 So. Plymouth Ave.,
Mattydale, formerly of Oswego, died February 15, 2005 at Van Duyn. Born in
Oswego, she was the daughter of the late George and Olive (Galvin) Bond. She
was a secretary for the Excelsior Insurance Company of Syracuse for may years.
She enjoyed collecting antiques. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by husband, John Welch; six brothers, Harold, George, Kenneth,
John, William, and Thomas Bond; three sisters, Margaret Litwak, Katherine
LaGrou, and Frances Gillen. Funeral Services will be held Friday at the Nelson
Funeral Home at a time to be announced. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at the Nelson Funeral Home. Spring burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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