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Battersby, Mildred S.   
February 16, 2005 Mildred Schaefer Battersby, 92, of Auburn, died Wednesday at
Auburn Memorial Hospital. There are no calling hours. Private funeral services
will be at the convenience of the family. Langham Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Casciere, James D.   
February 15, 2005 James D. Casciere, 71, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday at
home. He was an army veteran of the Korean War and former owner of Jim
Casciere Inc. for several years in Bridgeport. Jim was an avid private pilot
with a seaplane license and en-joyed collecting coins. He is survived by his
wife, Carolyn Casciere; children, Donald (Jeanne) Casciere, Darlene Swidowski
and Debbie Orr all of Bridgeport; sisters, Bonnie Casciere of East Syracuse
and Theresa Clark of Kirkville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
many nieces and nephews. Calling hours Friday (Today) 4 to 7 p.m. at Traub
Funeral Home, 7975 Route 31, Bridgeport where Jim's funeral service will be
Friday at 7 p.m. Private burial Onondaga Veteran's Cemetery. Traub Funeral
Home, Inc. Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Credno, Frederick A.   
February 16, 2005 Frederick A. Credno, age 90, a life resident of Syracuse,
passed away Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a communicant of Our
Lady of Pompei Church and a lifetime member of the YMCA since 1931. He had
been employed by the Presto-lite Corporation for over 30 years before retiring
in 1975. Surviving: his wife of 69 years, Mary (Fashana) Credno; four
children, Roseann Silvestrini of Syracuse, Trudy (John) LaGuardia of VA, Fred
(Carolyn) Credno of VA, and Sandra (Bill) Walker of East Syracuse; nine
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Silvers and
Carmella Haskins, both of Syracuse; a brother, Michael Credno of FL; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:45 a.m.
Saturday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei
Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral
home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Dignity PIRRO &
SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Davis, Ruth L.   
February 12, 2005 Ruth L. Davis, 87, of New Woodstock, died Saturday at
Francis House. Surviving: daughter, Dr. Rachel Davis of Ithaca, and son,
William Jr. of Denver, CO. Services will be held in the spring. Smith Funeral
Home, DeRuyter, has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

DeSantis, Mary F.   
February 14, 2005 Mrs. Mary F. DeSantis, 82, of Syracuse, died Monday,
February 14, 2005 in Utica at the Sitrin Health Care Center after a long
illness. Native and life-resident of the Syracuse area. Former communicant of
St. John the Baptist Church. Predeceased by one brother, John Therre in 1990.
Survived by one son, Michael J. (Sandra) DeSantis of Cicero; two brothers,
Edward Therre of Syracuse, Charles Therre of Deltona, FL; one sister, Florence
Lindboe of Syracuse; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are Private and there are no calling
hours. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc. 900 N. Salina
Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Dietrich, Elizabeth   
February 16, 2005 Elizabeth Dietrich, 70, passed away on Wednesday at Francis
House. She is survived by her husband, Roger; son, Michael (Carlene);
grandchildren, Christina and Sarah; sister, Kay (Richard) Hutchins; and
brother, Edward (Elaine) Charlton. There will be no funeral services.
Contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY
13208 or Hospice of CNY. Jan Maloff, DirectorDEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call
on us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Dinger, Max R.   
February 16, 2005 Max R. Dinger, 94, of 1762 Collins Rd., LaFayette, died
Wednesday, February 16, 2005, in the Van Duyn Home and Hospital. Max was born
in Solingen, Germany, in 1910. His mother Anna was a midwife and his dad Max
was a famous sword maker who made swords for many prominent figures in Europe.
Max came to the United States, Utica, NY, in 1929, first working at the Utica
Cutlery Co. and then the West End Brewing Co. from which he retired in 1973
after 32 years. Max and his wife of 32 years, Rosemarie Dinger, were the
oldest living members of the Utica Maennerchor, a German organization which
provided many years of enjoyment and lifelong friends. Max is survived by his
wife Rosemarie, his daughter Lesa Garafalo, and grandson Jason Garafalo, all
of LaFayette; a granddaughter Kimberly Mathews and her husband Larry and
great-granddaughter Christine, all of Liverpool; nieces, Johanna Prong, Heidi
Marko; nephews, Richard Scholl, Kurt Scholl and their families. Mr. Dinger's
funeral will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2005, from 9:15 a.m. from the
Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica, and at 10 a.m. from St.
Joseph's-St. Patrick's Church, Utica. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday (today) from 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Elford, Bertha K. "Babe"   
Elford February 16, 2005 Bertha "Babe" K. Elford, 79, of Hamilton, NY, died
Wednesday. Survived by daughter Sandra Wheeler of Cicero; son Dale Elford of
Fremont, OH. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral
Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton. Visitation Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the
service. Contributions: Crouse Community Center, 101 South St., Morrisville,
NY 13408.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Fegert, Donald J.   
February 14, 2005 Donald J. Fegert, 63, of Erie Village, died Monday at Crouse
Hospital. Donald was a life resident of Syracuse. He was a computer systems
analyst for GE for 22 years. A graduate of Syracuse University, Donald
received master's degrees in mathematics and in business administration. He
was an avid SU sports fan, and a member of Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra
Shas. Survived by his wife of 15 years, Mary Ann; his daughters, Ellen (Paul)
Golden and Taia Scott (Patrick) Younis; his brother Charles; his cousin Bruce
Berlin; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at
Sisskind Funeral Service. Burial was in the Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra
Shas section of Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY.
Sisskind Funeral Service LLC 3175 E. Genesee St. 4464848
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Jackson, Gilbert P.   
February 16, 2005 Gilbert P. Jackson, 73, of Liberty Street, Auburn, passed
away in the Auburn Nursing Home, Auburn. Mass of Christian Burial, February 19
at 11 a.m. in Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 15 Clark Street, Auburn.
Interment: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn. Arrangements by the Brew Funeral
Home, 48 South St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Janice, Stanley J.   
February 16, 2005 Stanley J. Janice, 78, of 766 County Route 25, Oswego, died
Wednesday in Crouse Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Janice was born in
Oswego and has been a lifetime resident. He served in the Navy during World
War II as a member of the Sea Bees. Mr. Janice retired from the Steamfitters
and Plumbers Local #73, Oswego. He was a member of the Fulton Polish Home, the
V.F.W Quattrini - Dehm Post 5885, and the American Legion. Mr. Janice is
survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara Morgia Janice of Oswego; four
daughters, Sandra (Robert) DeBartolo of Morristown, NJ, Cynthia Janice of VA,
Carol Janice of Oswego, Barbara Janice of Solvay; three sisters, Pauline
Prunier of Oswego, Blanche Janice of Oswego, and Helen Elias of Oswego; two
grandchildren, Allison DeBartolo and Christopher Sugar. Memorial service will
be Saturday 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in All Saints
Mausoleum. The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar and Scanlon Funeral
Home, 147 West Fourth St., Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Koegel, Frederick "Corky"   
February 15, 2005 Frederick "Corky" Koegel, 58, of Baldwinsville, died Tuesday
at St. Josephs Hospital. He was employed at Syroco for 28 years. Survivors:
his wife, the former Karen Becker; a daughter, Stacie (Larry) Andrews; a son,
Daniel; and twograndchildren, Kyle and Sarah Andrews. Services: 4 p.m.
Saturday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 2 to 4
p.m. prior to the service. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the
family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Korn, Rosalie A.   
February 8, 2005 Rosalie A. Korn, 75, of Greensboro, North Carolina, died at
Wesley Long Hospital on February 8, 2005. She was born in New York City and
moved to Syracuse at an early age with her parents, Morris and Florence
Greenwald and sister Edith. She met and married her husband, Marvin Korn and
they moved to Greensboro. She worked as a substitute teacher which she enjoyed
for many years. She is survived by her husband Melvin; children, Michael,
Robert, Donald and Shery; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Dr.
Edith Romono Regensburger. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth.
Rosalie had many friends in Syracuse and she will be missed by all who knew
her. A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 12, 2005, at George
Brothers Funeral Service in Greensboro. GEORGE BROTHERS FUNERAL SERVICE
336-547-8000
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Lewis, Charles   
February 16, 2005 Charles Lewis, 67, of Auburn, died Wednesday, February 16,
2005. Survivors: Siblings, Ann Marie White, Linda Humphrey, Robert Lewis;
several nieces and nephews. Services Friday 2 p.m. at White Chapel Funeral
Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions American Lung Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Moromisato, Dorothy   
February 15, 2005 Mrs. Dorothy Moromisato, 68, of Syracuse, died Tuesday.
Survived by two daughters, Margaret Moromisato of CA and Shirley Lockerby of
Clayton, NY; three siblings, Thomas and Edward Rapholz and Marjorie Facey, all
of Watertown; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral
services are private. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Morrison Jr., Robert F.   
February 15, 2005 Robert F. "Moe" Morrison Jr., 68, of North Syracuse, died
Tuesday. He retired in 1974 from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years, and had
also served two years in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Edwards Weaver Post
#7290, VFW, and of James Harvey Spire American Legion Post #787 of Cicero. Mr.
Morrison also was a self-employed owner/operator and member of Teamster Union
Local 317. He was a member of DeWitt Clinton Lodge A, F&AM, and of the AAOMN
Shrine in Massachusetts. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Joyce M.; four
children, Debbie L. of North Syracuse, Brenda L. of Cicero, Robert F. III and
Fred C., both of North Syracuse; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and four siblings, Nancy, Carol, Sharon, and Joseph, all of Massachusetts.
Services will be Masonic on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home with
military honors following at Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be
Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North
Syracuse. Donations may be made to the Springfield Shriner's Hospital for
Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Nash Jr., Joseph Francis   
February 16, 2005 Joseph Francis Nash, Jr., 74, of Marietta, GA and formerly
of Syracuse, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005. A Memorial Service will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 18, at Hillside United Methodist Church in
Woodstock, GA, with Dr. Richard Hunter and Rev. Ben Walker officiating.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Eastham, MA. Mr. Joseph F. Nash was a
native of Syracuse, New York. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean conflict. He retired from Cadbury Beverages in 1994 as Vice-President
of Management Information Systems. He was a member of Kiwanis since 1964, a
member of Hillside United Methodist Church, and a volunteer at Kennestone
Hospital and Meals-on-Wheels. His hobbies included woodworking, stained glass,
running, boating, fishing, and bird watching. Mr. Nash is survived by his
wife, Janet Cunningham Nash of Marietta, GA; daughter, Christy Colby of
Acworth, GA; two sons, Gregory Nash of Hingham, MA, Todd Nash of Naperville,
IL; eight grandchildren. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, GA is in
charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Neuman, Leo   
February 17, 2005 Leo Neuman, 84, of Dewitt, died Thursday at Community
General Hospital. Mr. Neuman was a witness to and survivor of the Holocaust.
Mr. Neuman came to Syracuse in 1950. He was employed by Dey Brothers as
Workroom manager for 34 years in the Tailoring Department, having retired in
1989. Mr. Neuman was the author of With My Last Breath, Memories of Leo
Neuman, Holocaust Survivor, published in 1999. Mr. Neuman was the recipient of
many honors, including the Eli Weisel Lifetime Achievement Award for his book
and he was also honored with the Martyrology Service at Temple Adath Yeshurun
in 1994 entitled My Name is Leo Neuman and I was born in Auschwitz. He was a
member of Temple Society of Concord and a former member of Adath Yeshurun and
of Young Israel Shari Torah. He is survived by his wife, Lisa; his three
beloved sons, David, Michael and Hyman; two beloved daughters, Rosa Neuman and
Sonja Berson; and a sister, Hinda Gutman; and his five wonderful
grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Birnbaum
Funeral Chapel. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Funeral
Chapel, 1909 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, New York. Contributions may be
made to Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital or Temple Society of
Concord. birnbaum funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Prehn, Jean B. Northrup   
February 16, 2005 Former resident of Sunrise Assisted Living of South Hills in
Greentree, PA, where she moved to from Tucson, Arizona. Born July 4, 1926, in
Hartford, CT. Graduated from Syracuse University where she was a member of
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and worked as a social worker for the State of New
York in Syracuse and then as a real estate agent. Very active in volunteer
work with the Syracuse Zoo and various other community non-profits in Suncity
Vistoso, Tucson. Beloved wife of the late Roger Prehn and Milton Northrup. She
is survived by her son Dr. Milton Allen Northrup of Orinda, California, and
daughter Carolyn Northrup Lyle; her son-in-law David H. Lyle of Dormont; and
her grandchildren, Andrew Spector-Northrup of Orinda, CA, Robyn M. Lyle of
Bend, OR, Jocelyn J. Lyle and Jeffrey N. Lyle of Dormont. Funeral arrangements
by BEINHAUERS (412)531-4000. Interment Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse. Family
suggests memorial contributions to Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, 5939 Castle
Creek Parkway North Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Please add a tribute at
www. woodrufffamilyservices.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Rogala, John F.   
February 14, 2005 John F. Rogala, 85, of Syracuse, passed away with his loving
children at his side joining his wife, Lottie, on St. Valentine's Day. Born in
Passaic, NJ, he graduated from Richfield Springs High School and was a pattern
maker and inventor for Frazer and Jones for over 30 years, retiring in 1984.
John was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus where he
was a member of the Holy Name Society, Father's Club and a lector and alter
server. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Counsel 6282 and the Polish
Home Seniors. He served his country with pride in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Survivors: two daughters, Suzanne Murray of Chittenango and Lisa (Bill) Gooley
of Syracuse; one son, Robert J. (Donna) of Westvale; one brother, Edward of
Syracuse; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m.
Saturday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 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 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North
St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Snyder, Donald J.   
February 16, 2005 Donald J. Snyder, of Avon, NY, died on February 16, 2005 at
age 72 of lung cancer. Don leaves his wife, Dorothy of 50 years; son, Daniel
and Tamara of Avon; daughters, Diane and Gregory Nothhard of Henrietta,
Deborah and John Mosher of Baldwinsville, NY; his grandchildren, Corey, Morgan
Snyder, Michael Mosher; his brother, Louie Snyder of MD; his sisters, Betty
and Bob Neubeck of Avon, Suzie and Charlie Connor of CO, Patty and Ted Tubbs
of Lima, Judy and Gary Fenton of FL; his sisters-in-law, Connie and Rose
Snyder; 81 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and
Lorenda; brothers, Frank Corky, Billy Snyder. Don was a 37-year retiree of the
Avon U.S. Post Office. Friends are invited to call Friday (today) 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 350 Genesee St.,
Avon, where his Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment,
St. Agnes Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Agnes
Cemetery Fund, 108 Prospect St., Avon, NY 14414.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Taylor, David J.   
February 17, 2005 David J. Taylor, 68, of Mallory, went home to be with the
Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2005 while at Strong Memorial Hospital,
Rochester. Born in Canastota, he had lived in the Hastings/Mallory area most
of his life. He was a graduate of Central Square High School and a US Navy
Veteran. Mr. Taylor retired in 1997 after 34 years with the Syracuse Police
Department. He was a past member of the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association
and a member of the Syracuse and Central New York Retirees Association.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, the former, Nancy Rood; a daughter, Debbie
DeWolf of North Syracuse; four sons, David, Jr. of Syracuse, Michael of
Fulton, Daniel of Mallory and Andrew of Kingston, NY; a brother, Floyd of
Hastings; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be
6 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So.
Main St., Central Square with spring burial in Hastings Cemetery. Calling
hours will be 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday before the service. Contributions may be
made to the Salvation Army.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Tillman, Roy D.   
February 16, 2005 Roy Douglas Tillman, 57, of North Syracuse, died Wednesday
at home. He was born in Syracuse and worked for St. Joseph's Hospital. He is
predeceased by his wife, Jane Reese Tillman; his father, Aubrey J. Tillman;
and a brother, Ronald J. Till-man. He is survived by his mother, Ruth E.
Tillman of North Syracuse; a brother, Curtis (Sandy) Tillman of Cicero; a
sister, JoAnn (Roy) Stassi of Central Square; several nieces and nephews; and
great-nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at New
Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Burial will be in Pine Plains
Cemetery, Clay, NY. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at
the funeral home, 705 North Main Street. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to
leave a note of condolence. comerZNWCMR
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Welch, Marion J.   
February 16, 2005 Marion J. Welch, 84, of County Line Road, Fulton, died
Wednesday at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. Born in the Town of Granby to
her late parents, Charles and Elnora (Monroe) Palmer. Mrs. Welch was a
life-long farmer, and an assembly line operator at General Electric, Syracuse,
retiring in 1981. She belonged to the Little Utica United Methodist Church,
Lamson Road, Granby Sr. Citizens; Volney Sr. Citizens. Predeceased by her
husband, Lester W. Welch, January 24, 1970. Surviving are her daughter,
Dorinda L. (Wilber) Peters of Homer; son, Robert E. (Joyce) Welch of Fulton;
sisters, Alice Aldrich and Lucille Grant both of Fulton; several
granddaughters; several great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Monday, February
21 at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenix, NY. Spring burial
Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander. Calling hours 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home, 431 Main St. Contributions to Little Utica United Methodist
Church, P.O. Box 484, Phoenix, NY 13135.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.

Zinger, Edna M.   
February 16, 2005 Edna M. Zinger, 89, of Liverpool, died Wednesday. She was a
native and life-resident of Liverpool, retiring from C. E Chappells. Mrs.
Zinger was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Liverpool. She
was also a member of theCivic Social Club of Syracuse, a member of the St.
Joseph's Seniors, the Methodist Seniors, Phoenix Seniors, and a member of the
Historical Association of Greater Liverpool. She is predeceased by her
husband, Francis L., who died in 1985. She is survived by her sons, William F.
(Marcia) of Fairport, Richard C. (Mary Ann) of Utica, David R. (Sue) of
Camarillo, CA., and Charles T. (Karen) of Liverpool; a daughter, Elaine A.
(John) Munson of Ontario, NY; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 9 a.m Monday,
February 21, 2005 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 425 Beechwood Ave,
Liverpool. Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be
2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2005 at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners,
3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to, American Cancer
Society, 6725 Lyons Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or American Lung
Association of CNY, 506 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Maurer Funeral
Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/18/2005.