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Antonacci, Pauline Caiello   
February 23, 2005 Pauline Caiello Antonacci, 93, life-resident of the
Syracuse, area passed away Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a
communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. She had formerly been employed as
a decorator bySyracuse China for 37 years before retiring in 1972. She was the
widow of Samuel Antonacci who died in 1972. She is survived by three sons,
Vincent of Rochester, Theodore of Clay and Richard of Clay; five
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Samuel Caiello of
Mattydale and William Caiello of Liverpool; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Pirro & Sons
Funeral Home and 8:45 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., 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 2/24/2005.

Bieling, Alvin O.   
February 23, 2005 Alvin O. Bieling, C.P.A., age 90, of the North Syracuse
area, died Wednesday at Loretto. Mr. Bieling was a retired accountant, author,
volunteer and owner of several businesses. He was also a member of Masons 3rd
Degree, past member of Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club, Tip Club, Rotary and
numerous other clubs and organizations. His survivors include two daughters,
Carol (Gordon) Young of Cicero and Marilyn Schaap of Brewerton; two sons,
Lynford (Catherine) of Cicero and Charles (Sarah) of Pennellville; eight
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, 209 North Main
St., North Syracuse, NY. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the
funeral home. Burial will be Wednesday, March 2, in the North Syracuse
Cemetery at 1 p.m. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to a favorite
charity. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Bingham, Katharine Stryker Dunn   
Bingham February 10, 2005 A memorial Mass will be celebrated for Katharine
Stryker Dunn Bingham at the Hamilton College Chapel on Saturday, February 26,
2005, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow after the services on the campus. She
is the mother of Judith Dunn Grant of Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Blase, William E.   
February 21, 2005 William E. Blase, 56, Carmel, IN, passed away February 21,
2005. Bill was born on April 3, 1948, to Edwin and June Squire Blase in
Brooklyn, NY. He was employed as Financial Manager for 23 years with the
Carrier Corporation, before retiring in 2004. Bill was a US Navy veteran. His
parents survive as well as his wife, Susan Haines Blase; daughters, Christy
and Jenny Blase; sister, Joanne Keenan. He was preceded in death by one
brother, Thomas B. Blase. He was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal
Church, Carmel, where a memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. A
gathering of family and friends will be held following the service in the
Fellowship Hall. Memorial contributions may be directed to Indiana Organ
Procurement Organization Foundation, 429 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 201,
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1816.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Brutcher, Donald C.   
February 22, 2005 Donald C. Brutcher, 58, of Central Square, died Tuesday,
February 22, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Born in Syracuse, he
had lived in Central Square for 36 years. He was a graduate of North Syracuse
High School and a Vietnam War Army veteran. Donald was a foreman with the NYS
Dept. of Transportation in Mexico when he retired in 2001 after 37 years.
Surviving are his wife of 38 years, the former, Keitha Lewis; a son, Edward
DeMott of Hastings; three daughters, Patricia Doria and Cynthia Brutcher, both
of Central Square, and Victoria Uzzell of Pennellville; three brothers, Ronald
Brutcher and Michael Kobus, both of Cicero, and Robert Kobus of Las Vegas,
Nev.; a sister, Kathleen Spier of Central Square; 13 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and several foster children. Services will be 8 p.m.
Friday, February 25, 2005, at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St.,
Central Square, NY, with spring burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mallory.
Calling hours will be Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. before the service.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 31160,
Hartford, CT 06150-1169.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Campbell, Anita J.   
February 22, 2005 Anita Campbell, 68, of Mattydale, died Tuesday. She was
employed by Syracuse Community Health Center. Surviving: husband, Manfred
Niles; children, Karen Spruill, David Burton, Jeff Burton, Eric Campbell,
Robert Spicer and Chris Campbell; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her daughter, Margaret Reome. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Friends may call
preceding the service from 5 to 7 p.m. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Cole Sr., James Alfred   
February 23, 2005 James A. (Al) Cole, Sr., 89, a resident of Oswego, died
February 23, 2005 at the Oswego Hospital after a short illness. Born in
Oswego, he was the son of Clarence E. and Helen (Draper) Cole. A vocal music
teacher at the Oswego High School (retired, 1973), he was head of the Music
Department and was previously instrumental teacher at Fitzhugh Park Elementary
School. He taught both instrumental and vocal music in Narrowsburg and
Hannibal Central Schools. Mr. Cole graduated from St. Mary's School in Oswego
and Immaculate Heart Academy, Watertown. He received both the B.A. and M.S.
degrees in instrumental and vocal music from Ithaca College. He served in the
Coast Guard as a Boatswain's Mate, 1st Class, during World War II, in the
Atlantic Ocean. He was with the U.S.S. Conifer from the time it was
commissioned at the Great Lakes Training Station. Mr. Cole was an organist for
the Oswego Elks Lodge #271 for 47 years. In the latter years he formed a mixed
choir of Elks and Ladies of the Auxiliary to perform for the annual memorial
service. He served as organist and choir director of the original St. Paul's
Church for several years during the 1960's. After he retired from public
school teaching he became full-time organist and choir director in the new St.
Paul's Church and retired from that position in 1986. He is survived by his
wife of 57 years, Muriel McGough Cole; three sons, James A. Cole, Jr. (Mary
Patricia Miner), Oswego, Dr. David M. Cole (Dr. Karen Henry) of Lyme, NH; and
Mark L. Cole of Oswego; two grandsons, James Cole-Henry and Darren Cole-Henry
both of Lyme; a niece and several great-nephews and great-nieces. Funeral
Services will be held 10:30 a.m. from the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home at 11
a.m. in St. Paul's Church on Saturday, February 26. Burial will be in St.
Paul's Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, February 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 112 East Second Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Crossway, Robert L.   
February 22, 2005 Robert L. Crossway, 84, of Oneida, died Tuesday, February
22, 2005. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m., Friday from the Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Spring interment will be made in Stockbridge
Cemetery. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. prior to the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Damiano, Justin Joseph
February 21, 2005 Justin Joseph Damiano, 25, of Burnet Ave., Syracuse, died on
Monday at University Hospital. A native of Oswego, "Just" resided in Syracuse
for most of his life and attended Henninger High School. He was a cook at
various restaurants in the Syracusearea including Bleachers and the Little Gem
Diner. He is survived by his parents, Pamela Damiano and James LaTour with
whom he resided; his twin brother, Dustin (Nikki DuBose) Damiano; his sister,
Rosemary Damiano, all of Syracuse; his maternal grandparents, Rosemary and
Daniel Damiano of Florida; several cousins including Lissa and Krista Carlton
and his fiancee Carolyn Turk of Syracuse. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Friday at the Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the family c/o Krueger Funeral Home. Krueger
Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

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Defrees, Donald H.   
February 23, 2005 Donald H. Defrees, 86, of North St., Chittenango, died
Wednesday in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Mr. Defrees was born January 14, 1919, in
McConnellsville, the son of Herbert and Marion Tuttle Defrees. He was a
resident of Chittenango 33 years. He was employed at Bristol-Myers for 38
years, retiring as a group leader. Mr. Defrees was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Chittenango where he was an elder and Sunday school
teacher. He was also a scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 11 in Chittenango from
1955-1965. Surviving are two sons, Jackson T. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and
Jonathon G. of Chittenango; three daughters, Caroline Beglen of
Constableville, NY, Donna Anderson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Annette Fults of
Sierra Vista, Arizona; a brother, Herbert Defrees of Chittenango; 13
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Spring graveside services will be in
the Earlville Cemetery. Contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of
Chittenango, 118 Arch St., Chittenango, NY 13037. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO
687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Dewey, Lester V.   
February 22, 2005 Lester V. Dewey, age 84 of Forest Dr., Pulaski, died Tuesday
at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. He was born on April 17, 1920 in Ripley, NY,
the son of Leon and Elizabeth VanOstrand Dewey. He previously lived in
Fredonia moving to Pulaski in 1946. He graduated from Ripley High School in
1938 and attended SUNY Fredonia. He served in the US Marines as a pilot from
1941 to 1946. He married Mary Lou Woods on November 15, 1942. He was employed
by Burke Home Center in Oswego, retiring in 1990. He was a former member of
Ringgold Fire Department and Pulaski VFW Post #7289. Surviving are his wife,
Mary Lou; two daughters, Ann Foard of Lovettsville, VA, Jane Gotowka of West
Henrietta; one son, Robert Dewey of Livonia; one sister, Marilyn Bretz of Port
Charlotte, FL; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Foster-Hax
Funeral Home, Pulaski. Donations may be made to NOCA, Delano St., Pulaski
13142.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Durdel Jr., Arthur W.   
February 22, 2005 Arthur W. Durdel, Jr. of Baldwinsville, died peacefully at
home Tuesday, February 22, 2005 after a long illness. He was predeceased by
his wife of 41 years, Madelyn (Todge) Rogers of Pheonix. Mr. Durdel was born
July 6, 1921 in Oswe-go. Following graduation from Oswego High School, he flew
52 missions aboard a B-24 Bomber in the Army Air Corps, stationed in the South
Pacific Theatre. Arthur was employed by New York Telephone Company for 37
years, retiring in 1984. He was past president of the Baldwinsville Volunteer
Fire Department, a Boy Scout leader and enjoyed many years of membership at
Beaver Meadows Golf Club, as well as being a S.U. football and basketball
season ticket holder. Arthur especially enjoyed spending time with his
children and grandchildren. Survivors: Daughters, Patricia (James) Hammel, of
Baldwinsville, and Diane (Cal) Rogers, Celebration, FL; and son, William
(Denise) Durdel, Fairport; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services: Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 25,
2005 followed by a private memorial service at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29
West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to Hospice of C.N.Y. or the Kidney Foundation. Gates Funeral Home, Inc.
Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Dymock, Viola   
February 22, 2005 Mrs. Viola Dymock, 88, of Skaneateles, NY, died Tuesday.
Survived by her husband of 57 years, John B. Dymock; her daughter, Gloria
(Gary) Lewis; three sisters, Dorothy Tanner, Bernadine Willet and Barbara
(Allen) Eaton; five brothers, How-ard (Helen) Morgan, Robert Morgan, Richard
Morgan, Henry (Shirley) Morgan, and Leslie (Betty) Morgan; five grandchildren,
five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday
at 1 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service. Spring burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
Calling hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home, 82-84
South Street, Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Evans, Thomas E.
Wednesday's obituary notice for Thomas E. Evans, of Skaneateles and Florida,
who died February 21, 2005, misspelled the name of his surviving sister,
Rosanne Relfe. Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Fisher, Carl H.   
February 22, 2005 Carl H. Fisher, 88, of Skaneateles, died February 22, 2005
at Auburn Memorial Hospital. He was born in Skaneateles at the family home on
Fisher Rd. He was a graduate of Skaneateles High School in 1932. He retired
from Crucible Steel Co.after 42 years of service in the Syracuse Plant. He was
elected mayor in 1972 and served continually until 1991. He was the President
of the Onondaga County Mayors' and Municipal Office Association for several
years. He was a member of the Legislative Committee of the New York Conference
of Mayors for several years. He was a past president of the Skaneateles Fire
Department and a member since 1955. He was a member of the Onondaga County
Fire Police and New York State Fire Police Association. He helped organize the
S.A.V.E.S. Ambulance and emergency service in Skaneateles in 1966. He was a
member of the Skaneateles Presbyterian Church, the Auburn Memorial Hospital
Association, a past Master of the Skaneateles Grange, a member of Skaneateles
Historical Society and the Skaneateles and Sennett Seniors Club. He was named
Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in 1988. He is survived by his
wife of 66 years, Rowena; two daughters, Judy (Michael) Welling of Lake
Placid, Florida and Donna (Timothy) Princehorn of Franklin, TN; and a son,
Russell (Diane) of Marcellus; seven grandchildren; and four
great-granddaughters. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Skaneateles First
Presbyterian Church. Burial will be Lakeview Cemetery. Calling hours will be
from 2 tp 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St.,
Skaneateles. In lieu of flower, contributions may be made to the Skaneateles
First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles Fire Department or S.A.V.E.S.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Goldsworth, Elmer C. "Goldy"   
Goldsworth February 22, 2005 Elmer C. "Goldy" Goldsworth, loving husband,
father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. "Goldy" had just returned home the previous day
from three months of rehabilitation atLoretto Fahey. "Goldy" was born in
Islip, New York on January 8, 1917, the son of the late Cornelius J. and Mae
(Van Essendelft) Goldsworth. He lived in DeWitt for 50 years. He graduated
from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY and was a member of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers. He worked for the General Electric Company for 38
years, retiring in 1980 as a District Manager. He was an elder with the former
East Genesee Presbyterian Church and past president of the Bonsai Kai of
Central New York. "Goldy" enjoyed woodworking, picture framing, and working
with Bonsai alongside his wife, Cora. Survivors include his wife of 56 years,
Cora Forebaugh Goldsworth, sons, John (Jane) Goldsworth of Southport, NC and
Neal (Gail) Goldsworth of Mentor, OH; grandsons, Andrew and Daniel Goldsworth
of Mentor, OH; sister, Ruth Duff of California. He is also survived by several
nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Esther Goldsworth.
"Goldy" possessed individual qualities of compassion, kindness,
thoughtfulness, sincerity and friendship to all he knew. He was a treasure to
all those who knew him, especially his family, whom he loved dearly. He was an
inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed. All of those whose lives
have been touched by "Goldy" have come away as better men and women. Memorial
services will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 2 p.m. at the First
Presbyterian Church United, 620 West Genesee St., Syracuse. The family will
greet friends in the Parish House of the church following the service. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be sent to Accion Presbyterian Ministries,
(Relief Agency for the Maya Indians in Mexico), c/o Jason Gwaltney, 8510
Thames Street, Springfield, VA 22151. Arrangements are by the Fairchild &
Meech DeWitt Chapel.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Greene, Barbara Dorr   
February 17, 2005 Barbara Dorr Greene, 91, formerly of Fayetteville, died at
St. John's Home, Rochester. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late
Carl E. and Amelia Morgan Dorr, longtime residents of Fayetteville. Mrs.
Greene lived at 40 Lyndon Rd., Fayetteville 56 years before moving to
Rochester in 1997. She was a 1931 graduate of Central High School and 1935
graduate of Wells College, Aurora. She worked as a social worker for Onondaga
County Children's Court. She was a member of DeWitt Community Church and a
member and past president of the Church's Women's Association. She was a
member of the Country Garden Club, member and past president of Syracuse Area
Wells College Alumnae Association, and a Board member of Huntington Family
Center and the YWCA. She was active in forming the first Girl's Club in
Syracuse. Her husband, Richard Deming Greene died in 1981 and her sister,
Janice Fossieck died in 1985. Survivors: three daughters, Eleanor (John)
Gummere of Farmington, CT, Shirley Davis of Santa Fe, NM, and Cynthia (C.
Edward) Buchwald of Northfield, MN; a son, Richard Dorr (Janet) Greene of
Thousand Island Park; a sister, Lois Sharpe of Seattle, WA; 11 grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: were private. Burial was in
Oakwood Morningside Cemetery, Syracuse. Contributions: Save the River, 409
Riverside Dr., Clayton, NY 13624. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Hall, Mary A.   
February 23, 2005 Mary A. Hall, 83, died Wednesday. Wife of Donald F. Hall,
Sr. Services 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church. Burial in St. Peter's
Cemetery. Calling hours: Nelson Funeral Home, Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.
Surviving: Five daughters; two son; three brothers; two sisters; two stepsons;
two stepdaughters; 30 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Harig, Walter A.   
February 22, 2005 Walter A. Harig, 71, of Fayetteville and Henderson Harbor,
died Tuesday after being cared for by his family at home. Born in Buffalo, he
lived in Manlius and Fayetteville for 44 years. Mr. Harig was president of the
Fayette Agency, Inc., Fay-etteville, which he founded in 1967. He had over 48
years experience in the insurance industry, starting his career at Liberty
Mutual after graduating from Canisius High School and College in Buffalo. Mr.
Harig moved to the Syracuse area after being promoted to Upstate NY District
Manager, the youngest at the company. During his long and successful career,
he served on the Agent's Advisory Boards for CNA Insurance Company, Fireman's
Fund Insurance Company, and the Royal Sun Alliance Insurance Company. He was
also a President's Club member with Peerless Insurance Company and an
Insurance Committee volunteer for the Rescue Mission. Mr. Harig served twice
as president of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, working hard to nurture
positive working relations between local businesses and the community. He also
actively managed and pursued commercial real estate opportunities. Mr. Harig
was an avid sailor and fisherman, and served as Commodore of the Henderson
Harbor Yacht Club. He loved to travel, scuba dive, read, paint nature scenes
with watercolor, spend time with his family and friends, and tell stories.
Survivors: his wife of 48 years, the former Betty Ann Nist; his children, M.
Kathleen (Rob) Lynn of Fayetteville, Dr. Gretchen A. Harig of Santa Rosa, CA,
Thomas M. Harig of Syracuse, and Janet H. (Michael) Drozd of Fayetteville; a
brother, Richard F. Harig of Denver, CO; four grandchildren, Keara, Brooke,
Andrew, and Ronan; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services: 11 a.m.
Saturday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions:
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Charles and Mary Haney
Fund for needy cancer patients, c/o Jonathan Wright, MD, 750 E. Adams St.,
Syracuse, NY 13210. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Harvard-King, Elizabeth   
February 17, 2005 Elizabeth (Tyler) Harvard-King, 86, passed away on Thursday,
February 17, 2005 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was a
resident at the Van Duyn Home in Syracuse, since April of 2000. Calling hours
will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2005 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
the Westford United Methodist Church. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m.
Flowers may be sent or contributions may be made in Elizabeth's name to the
Andes Central School Scholarship Fund, The Central NYS Alzheimer's Association
or the Westford Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co.,
155 Main St., Worcester.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Hughes, Thomas J.   
February 23, 2005 Thomas J. Hughes, 79, of Volney, died Wednesday at Oswego
Hospital. He was born to George and Beulah (Dimon) Hughes in 1925 and was
raised in the town of Volney. Mr. Hughes was a block truck driver for Massaro
Company and Northern Concrete Block in Volney until his retirement in 1990. He
was a member of Teamsters Local 317 in Syracuse. He was an Army veteran of
World War II, serving with the 362nd Transportation Corps of the Harbor Craft
Company in New Guinea, Philippines. Mr. Hughes was predeceased by his son,
Thomas F. Hughes, who died December 4, 2004, and by brothers, Robert and
William Hughes. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Audrey (Hennegan)
Hughes of Volney; and his loving children, Robert, James, George and Joseph
Hughes, all of Fulton, Linda Hughes of Bradenton, FL, Sandra Hughes and Mary
Bogawitch, both of Fulton; sisters, Ellen Kemp, Shirley Gates and Marian
Gregory, all of Fulton; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and
nephews. Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster Funeral Home, 910
Fay Street, Fulton. Spring burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Volney.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Jenkins, Mary Ella   
February 20, 2005 Mary Ella Jenkins, 79, formerly of Syracuse, departed this
life Sunday at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY, after a long
illness. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Rose and Evangeline
Jenkins, both of Rochester; two sons,Walter (Robin) and John (Victoria), both
of Syracuse; one sister, Callie Williams of Syracuse; 23 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gospel
Temple Church of God in Christ, 571 Oakwood Ave., with funeral services
following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral
Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Johnson, Maggie Lee   
February 18, 2005 Mrs. Maggie Lee Johnson, 75, of Syracuse, departed this life
on Friday at University Hospital after a long illness. She was born in
Savannah, Georgia to Tom Durant and Mattie Stanley. Maggie attended Savannah
Public School. She was a memberof the South Side Church of Christ and worked
for the Development Center and the Syracuse School District before she
retired. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Stanley and her
brother, John Stanley, Jr. Survivors: Her daughter, Geraldine (Tommie) Johnson
of Syracuse; sons, Marion (Eugene) Thomas, Edward Sturgis both of
Indianapolis, IN, Raymond (Blance) Johnson, Jr. and Christopher Johnson of
Syracuse; sisters, Liz Stanley of Syracuse, Willie Mae Bulloh of Savannah, GA,
Edis Smith of Chicago, Barbara Stanley of Syracuse, IL; brothers, Mark Stanley
of Syracuse, Tom Edward Durant, Roy Lee Durant and Johnnie Bellamy all of
Savannah, GA; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews and friends. Calling hours Saturday 10 a.m. to noon with
services immediately following at FARONE & SON. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral
Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

LaFramboise, Romeo   
Tuesday, January 15 obituary notice for Romeo LaFramboise, of South Onondaga,
who died February 13, 2005, left out that he was also a member of the South
Onondaga Fire Department. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Lawrence, Virginia   
February 19, 2005 Virginia Lawrence, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday at
University Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She was a member of New
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory one
sister, Ruth Gregory, ofSyracuse; one aunt, Ruth Spence of Virginia; several
nieces nephews, cousins and friends, including her church family. Calling
hours will be Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church,
1034 Montgomery St., with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Garland Bros.
Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Michaels, Peter R.   
February 21, 2005 Peter R. Michaels, 79, of Auburn, died Monday, February 21,
2005. Mr. Michaels was a native of Syracuse, and an Auburn resident since
1949. He was retired from ConRail. Predeceased by his son, Mark in 1963.
Survivors: his wife, Mary Marko Michaels; son, Gregory Michaels of Auburn;
brother, William Michaels of Indianapolis, Indiana; sister, Marcia Spiker of
Syracuse, nieces and nephews. Services 9:30 a.m. Saturday, from the Plis
Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Burial in St.
Nicholas Cemetery, Half Acre. Calling hours Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. At the
funeral home, 220 State St., Auburn. Contributions to St. Nicholas Church Hall
Building Fund. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Mullroney, Helen B.   
February 22, 2005 Helen B. Mullroney, 92, of Central Square, entered into
eternal rest on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital,
Syracuse. Born in Mallory on October 18, 1912, of Patrick and Elizabeth
Mullroney, she was a life resident of the Central Square area. She was a grade
school teacher, a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Central
Square, and had once worked as housekeeper at St. Michael's Rectory for 26
years. Surviving are a sister, Clara Sauter of Central Square; four nephews,
Bernard, Arnold (Carol), David (Beth) and Paul (Diane) Miller; four nieces,
Mildred (Donald) Miller VanVliet, Mary Lou (Charles) Potter, Katherine (Jack)
Smith and Jacqueline (Harold Jr.) Horning; many grandnieces and nephews; also
a cousin, W.J. Mullrooney. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, Rev.
Joseph and John Mullroney, and a sister Mary Miller. Services will be 9:30
a.m. Friday, February 25, 2005, at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main
St., Central Square, and at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, So. Main St.,
Central Square with spring burial in Hillside Cemetery, Central Square.
Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Contributions may
be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church, PO Box 514, Central Square, NY
13036.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Munger, Dominic   
February 22, 2005 Dominic "Moose" Munger, 86, of West Third St., Fulton, died
at University Hospital, Syracuse. Mr. Munger was born in Fulton, and has been
a lifetime resident. He served with the Civilian Conservation Crew (CCC) in
Selkirk, NY and Idaho. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the
South Pacific during 1940 to 1946. Mr. Munger operated Broadway Tire Shop,
Fulton. He was a Democratic 2nd Ward Alderman from 1956 to 1966. He was the
U.S. Postmaster in Fulton from 1966 to 1981. Mr. Munger worked as a Bailiff
with Oswego County Court. He was an avid golfer and after the service he was a
well known prize fighter in Central New York. He is survived by his wife of 59
years, Loretta Brzuchac Munger; four sons, Joseph (Lisa) Munger, David
(Teresa) Munger, all of Fulton, Paul (Kathy) Munger of Fair Haven, James
(Marsha) of Plattsburgh; a brother, Victor Munger of NJ; four sisters, Mary
Castaldo of Oswego, Theresa Massa, Anne Bolton, and Rose Wasielewski, all of
FL; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
conducted Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church where a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Peter Williams. Spring burial will be in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sugar
Funeral Home Inc., 224 West Second Street S., Fulton. Contributions may be
made to University Dialysis at Oswego, 140 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Norman, C. Eleanor   
February 22, 2005 C. Eleanor Norman, 92, of Baldwinsville, formerly of
Middletown, NY, died February 22, 2005. She was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church. She was predeceased by her husband Harold in 1975 and a
daughter Ann in 1938. She is survived by a daughter, Jane (Ron) Viau of
Jamesville; a sister, Clarice Knapp of Grasonville, MD; three grandchildren,
Janice Viau of Jamesville, Judi (Peter) Olach of Hickory, NC, and Joan (Chris)
Fleet of Jamesville; three great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Lily, and Owen
Fleet; two nieces and one nephew. Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, February
26, at the Westvale Seventh Day Adventist Church. Friends may call 3 to 4 p.m.
at the church, 2511 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the
Arthritis Foundation, 290 Elwood Davis Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088 or the
Westvale Seventh Day Adventist Church. Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel in
charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

O'Connor, Gertrude C.   
February 23, 2005 Gertrude C. O'Connor, 91, formerly of N. Beaver St., Jordan,
died Wednesday in VanDuyn Home & Hospital. Born in NYC, Mrs. O'Connor lived in
Teaneck, NJ before moving to Camillus in 1974 and later to Jordan in 1997. She
was thewidow of George E. O'Connor who died in 1996. They had been married 59
years. Mrs. O'Connor was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Jordan where
she was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She was a member of the
Camillus Seniors and the Jordan Elbridge Seniors Citizens. Surviving are her
daughter, MaryAnne Manley of Elbridge; a son, Thomas J. O'Connor of Portland,
ME; a brother, Maurice Bonny of LaJolla, CA; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m.
Saturday in St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in Onondaga Veterans Memorial
Cemetery. Friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bush Funeral Home, 120 E.
Main St., Elbridge. Contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church
Restoration Fund. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Panko, Mary   
February 23, 2005 Mary Zamniak Panko, 87, of Auburn, died Wednesday, February
23, 2005. Resident of Auburn for most of her life, along with her late husband
Joseph, she owned the former Panko's Restaurant. She was a member of St.
Nicholas Orthodox Church, and Charter President of the St. Marian Sisterhood
at the church. Survivors: Daughter, Deborah (Robert) Bouck; and son, John
Panko both of Auburn; granddaughters, Anne Crozier and Amber Panko; sisters,
Anne Rousset, Sophie Belnier, Katie Bilinski, Olga Mosley and Helen DelFavero;
brothers, Nicholas and John Zamniak; several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased be her husband, Joseph; sisters, Pearl Fallat; and brothers, Steve
and Harry. Services: 9 a.m. Friday, from the Plis Funeral Home, and 9:30 a.m.
In St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Half Acre.
Friends may call Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 220 State
St., Auburn. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Ruffolo, Louis S.   
February 21, 2005 Louis S. Ruffolo, 93, of Syracuse, died Monday in the Van
Duyn Home & Hospital. He had formerly been employed by the Learbury Clothing
Co., and then moved to California where he was a tailor for 50 years before
moving back to Syracuse in 2000. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a brother Edward A. Ruffolo of Syracuse; a sister Anna Ruffolo
of Syracuse; a niece Carol Drexler of Syracuse; a nephew Robert Ruffolo of
Hastings; and three great-grandnephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at
9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514
Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Sabella, Lucy C.   
February 22, 2005 Lucy C. Sabella, 99, of the north side of Syracuse, passed
away after a short illness Tuesday at the Malta Manor. She was born in
Smithbasin, NY, and grew up in Fulton, moving to Syracuse after she was
married. She retired as a telephone op-erator with Consolidated Industries.
She was featured in the 1/2004 Post-Standard Women of Great Expectations
Edition. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church where she was a
member of the Legion of Mary and volunteered for numerous church activities.
She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis at Assumption Church, Ida
Benderson Senior Citizens, and Catholic Charities. She liked to travel with
different senior citizens groups. She was an avid crocheter and made hundreds
of children's hats which she donated to St. Jude's Ranch, Boystown, and the
blind at The Lighthouse. Her husband Salvatore died in 1964. She is survived
by a son Robert (Veronica) Sabella of Syracuse; three grandchildren, Susan
(Tom) Carlin, Steven (Carol) Sabella, Sally (Rick) Schanzle; and five
great-grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary Sabella, Daniel, Annabel, and Samuel
Carlin. Services 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Gang Memorial Chapel and 10 a.m. in St.
John the Baptist Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are
Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave.
Contributions to P.A.C.E. CNY, 100 Malta Lane, N. Syracuse, NY 13212. GANG
MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Scott, Beverly   
February 17, 2005 Beverly Scott, 70, of Moravia, died February 17, 2005. Born
October 3, 1934, in Auburn, NY, and grew up in Borodino. Graduate of
Skaneateles School, class of 1952. Married William Scott who died suddenly
January 12, 2005. Together they co-owned a dairy farm in Moravia and she was
an Avon representative. Survivors: one daughter, Sharlene Graeff of Utica; two
sons, Jeffrey of Blossvale and Lawrence of Adrain, MI; six grandchildren; two
sisters, Shirley Maine of Lakeland, FL, and Bernice Hall of Rochester, NY.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2005, at the
Wade Funeral Home, 22 Church St., Moravia. A funeral service and interment
together with her husband will be held at a time to be announced in the
spring. Contributions can be made to National Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation,
Inc., 3122 Happy Hill Ln., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Smith, Ellen M.   
February 21, 2005 Ellen M. Smith, 79, of Schwartz Towers, formerly of Fleming,
Conquest and Baldwinsville, died Monday, February 21, 2005, at University
Hospital. Born in Baldwinsville, she was the daughter of the late Homer B. and
Marie Hollenbeck Smith. Ellen graduated from Cato Meridian High School and
attended Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. She returned home to
Conquest to help care for her mother and younger brothers while working in the
family store business. She later was employed at the Prudential Insurance Co.
in Auburn for 30 years, where she was affectionately known as Miss Elle,
retiring in 1988 as a nationally honored senior service representative. Ellen
was a member of the Owasco Reformed Church and former board member of the
Historical Sand Beach Reformed Church. Her piano playing and hobby of cake
decorating graced many celebrations of her family, friends and acquaintances
over the years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #169
and the Cayuga Court #44 order of Amaranth. Surviving are two brothers, Gordan
B. Smith (Mary Ann) of Syracuse and Jeffrey G. Smith (Dr. Leslie Kohman) of
Syracuse; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Smith of DeRuyter, NY; six beloved
nieces, Susan Smith of Kennebunk, ME, Sally Stuart of Throop, Sharon Janesch
of Greensboro, NC, Linda Postelethwait of Northboro, MA, Kimberly Feiffer of
New Holland, PA, Barrie James of Highlands Ranch, CO; several grandnieces and
nephews and two great-grandnephews. Ellen was predeceased by her brother Carl
H. Smith. Visiting hours will be Saturday, February 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. and
Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. with the service to follow at 1:15 p.m. at Langham
Funeral Home, 75 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Ellen's cousin, Rev. Robert Carter,
will be officiating, aided by Marlene Cuykendall. Spring burial will be in
Weedsport Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Owasco Reformed Church, 5105 Rt. 38A, Owasco, NY 13021, in her memory.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Speach, Antoinette   
February 21, 2005 Antoinette Grenga Speach, 90, of Syracuse, passed away
Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and was a
life-resident of Syracuse. Antoinette retired from Learbury's after 34 years
and was a member of St. Peter's Church,Our Lady of Pompei Church and McChesney
Park Senior Citizen groups. Survivors: Her daughter, Madelyn (Peter);
grandson, Christopher (Dana) Russo of Florida; great-grandson, Graedin;
brothers, Thomas, John (Nancy), Carl (Ann) and Louis (Frances) Grenga all of
Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 8:30 a.m and
9:00 a.m at St. John the Baptist Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Association, 5575
Thompson Rd., 13214. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Stewart, Doris   
February 22, 2005 Miss Doris Stewart, 84, of Syracuse, died February 22, 2005.
Native of Mapleview, NY and Syracuse resident for many years. Miss Stewart was
formerly employed at the former Hill Haven Nursing Home for many years.
Predeceased by her mother, Mabel Treadway in 1987. There are no known
survivors. There are no funeral services. Burial will be in the spring at
Mapleview Cemetery. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Wakeman, Harriet M.   
February 19, 2005 Harriet M. Wakeman, 87, of Syracuse, died Saturday at Van
Duyn. Her husband, Howard, died in 2001. Surviving: daughter, Hannah Wood;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 1 p.m.
Saturday at Belle Isle United Methodist Church, Amboy. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST
BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Wall, Rita June   
February 22, 2005 Rita June Wall, 83, of Vero Beach, FL, died Tuesday at the
Indian River Memorial Hospital, unexpectedly. Mrs. Wall was born December 14,
1921, in North Syracuse, NY, and had been a resident of Vero Beach and
Elbridge, NY, and a former resident of Mahwah, NJ. Rita had worked as a
comptometer for Crucible Steel Company in Syracuse. She was an auxiliary
member of the Military Officers Association of America. She was an avid bridge
player and piano player. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, C.P. Wall
of Vero Beach and Elbridge, NY; five daughters, Sally Campagnone of Elbridge,
NY, Beverly Van Buren of Chestertown, NY and Vero Beach, Cynthia Wall of
Whitesburg, GA, Diana Winarchik of Mahwah, NJ, Barbara Fowler of Douglasville,
GA; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will
be held on Saturday, February 26, at 2 p.m. at the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral
Home, Vero Beach, with Rev. James Newsome, pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Vero Beach, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Thomas S.
Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Walter, Marjorie A.   
February 21, 2005 Marjorie A. Walter, 74, of Port Byron, NY, died at
University Hospital. Visitation Friday, February 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn. Funeral will be held
Saturday, February 26, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Fort Hill
Cemetery, Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Williams, Lewis W.   
February 23, 2005 Lewis W. Williams, 87, of Georgetown, died Wednesday.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St.,
Sherburne. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Contributions:
Georgetown Fire Department, Georgetown, NY 13072.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Wyckoff, Richard H.   
February 22, 2005 Richard H. Wyckoff, 81, of Sewickley Drive, Jamesville, died
Tuesday, in Syracuse. Survived by his wife, Marie-Louise Facteau Wyckoff; a
daughter, Leslie Cushman; a stepdaughter, Wendy Johnson and a son, Brian
Wyckoff; a stepson, Brian Tremblay. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. in
White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Calling hours 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. prior to services.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.

Zdobylak Jr., Anthony J. "TJ"   
Zdobylak, Jr. February 22, 2005 Anthony J. "TJ" Zdobylak, Jr. of Tappan St.,
Baldwinsville, passed away unexpectedly February 22, 2005 at his home. He was
born on December 5, 1969 in Norwich the son of Anthony and Barbara (Carroll)
Zdobylak. TJ is survived by his father, Anthony Zdobylak, Sr. of Oxford; his
mother and stepfather, Barbara and Erwin MacLaurey of Baldwinsville; his
sisters and brother-in-law, Janine and Chris Lore of Baldwinsville and Carrie
Zdobylak of Syracuse; his grandmother, Dorothy Carroll of Oxford; his niece
and nephew, Abigail and Christopher Lore; his special aide and friend, Chris
Kiely; his uncles, Thomas Blake of Solvay and Thomas Carroll of Sidney. TJ
graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School, Class of 1988, where he was
a member of the football team. He grew up on the family farm and loved
farming, hunting and being outdoors. He was an avid exerciser. Funeral
services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Behe
Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Main St., Oxford, NY with the Rev. Allen Lang pastor of
the United Church of Oxford officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview
Cemetery, Oxford. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, Oxford on Friday
from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Hickory or the
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/24/2005.