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Armstrong, Luther   
February 21, 2005 Luther Armstrong, 57, of Fulton, departed this life on
Monday at University Hospital. He was born in Georgetown, SC, and lived most
of his life in Syracuse, where he attended schools and two years of college.
He was a self-employedpainter. He was predeceased by his father, Luther
Armstrong Sr., in 1969 and his stepfather, Wilson Golden Sr. in 2004. He
leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Cathy Armstrong; mother, Bertha
Golden; his children: Christopher Davis, Luther Armstrong III, Tarrell
Armstrong, Anwar Armstrong, Jason Armstrong; stepdaughters: Lateesha
Alexander, Tanisha Alexander, Tequilla Branch; brothers and sisters: Wilson
Golden Jr., Daniel Golden, Ronnie Golden, Kenneth Golden, Sheila Golden,
Barbara Jean Golden, Carolyn Golden and Delores Golden; longtime friends,
Shirley Henley and Linda Baldwin; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews
and cousins. Services: Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Apostolic Church of Jesus. Burial
in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling Hours: Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Garland Bros.
Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and
Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Auth, Patricia A.   
February 25, 2005 Patricia A. Auth, 75, a life resident of Syracuse, went to
be with the Lord on Friday. Patricia, the daughter of Anna Mae and Dorr
Putnam, born on February 12, 1930, was a graduate of St. Lucy's Academy in
1947. Patricia was a telephone op-erator at the New York Telephone Company
from 1947 to 1953, where she met her lifelong best friend, Clifford H. Auth.
Patricia left the New York Telephone Company in 1953 to be a homemaker and
with her husband to raise their six children. In addition, Patricia served as
a Girl Scout leader, was a founding member of the local Home Bureau chapter
and held office on St. Daniel's Parish Council for many years. Patricia
retired from Addis-Dey's Department Store, where she worked for 15 years. She
was a member and officer of St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary for 15 years.
Patricia and her husband Clifford took great pride in being members in the
Franciscan Associate Program for many years. Patricia was predeceased by her
sister, Rosemary McCrohan; brother-in-law, Lynn Holley; and sisters-in-law,
Marion Holley and Marigert Putnam. Her family includes her husband of 52
years, Clifford Henry Auth Sr.; sons: David of San Diego, Patrick of
Philadelphia, Peter (Amanda) of Lysander, Reverend Clifford Auth of the
Syracuse Diocese; daughters, Diane of North Syracuse, Anna Mae (David) Stone
of East Syracuse; brothers, John Putnam (Helen) of Syracuse, Patrick Putnam
(Ruth Ann) of Jacksonville, FL, and a beloved brother-in-law James McCrohan of
Kenmore, NY; grandsons: Christopher Ezzo, Corey Stone, Cameron and Kyle
Lattianzio; twin granddaughters, Patricia and Mary Spuches; and many nieces
and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Daniel's Church,
Lyncourt, on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St.
Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours are Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. at the
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James St. Contributions may be
made to the Patricia Auth Scholarship Fund for a student graduating from St.
Daniel's School who will be attending The Bishop's School at John Grimes Prep.
Contributions will be accepted for the Patricia Auth Scholarship Fund and
mailed to the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James St,
Syracuse, NY 13206.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Baker, Milton L.   
February 25, 2005 Milton L. Baker, 82, of Upton Rd., Red Creek, NY, died
Friday at his home in Dade City, FL. Milton was a life resident of the
Wolcott-Red Creek area and had owned and operated Baker's Auto Parts in Red
Creek for over 40 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years,
Priscilla "Mike" Willis Baker, Red Creek; his children: Joyce Woodson,
Fayetteville; Robert and Janice Baker, both of Red Creek; Barbara Baker,
Wolcott; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Maynard
(Dolores) Baker, Wolcott; sister-in-law, Patricia (Paul) Scattaglia, Seneca
Falls. Memorial services will be held in Dade City, FL, on Sunday, February
27, with spring burial in Southside Cemetery, Red Creek. Local arrangements
are under the direction of Becker Funeral Home, Red Creek. Memorial
contributions may be made to Victory United Methodist Church, Old State Rd.,
Cato, NY 13033 or to your local fire department.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Billion, James F.   
February 25, 2005 James F. Billion, 64, of Syracuse, died Friday, February 25,
2005, at home. A native and life resident of Syracuse, he was a communicant of
St. John the Baptist Church and attended St. John the Baptist School. Jim was
employed as a conductor for 44 years by New York Central/Conrail/CSX
railroads, retiring in 2001. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Mary
(Grayson) Billion, and his brother, Daniel Billion. Survived by his brother,
John Francis (Donna) Billion of N. Syracuse; two sisters, Mary and Ann Billion
of Syracuse; two nieces, Lisa (Michael) Vassalo and Elizabeth (Joseph)
Bistrovich; three nephews: Patrick, Mark (Kelly) and Michael (Dawn) Billion.
Funeral services are Tuesday, 9 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church. Burial
at St. Mary's Mausoleum in DeWitt. Calling hours are Monday, 4 to 7 p.m., at
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, 900 N. Salina Street. Contributions: Camp
Good Days and Special Times, 356 N. Midler Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13206.
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Bonner, Claire "Joyce"   
February 26, 2005 Claire "Joyce" Bonner, of North Syracuse, died Saturday in
Community General Hospital. A life resident, she was a communicant of
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She was a graduate of St. Anthony's High
School and had been employed by the telephone company for 43 years, and her
last eight years she was manager of the Rome Directory Assistance Office,
where she commuted every day. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of
America and the Salina Seniors. She is survived by three cousins. Funeral
services will be conducted at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home
and at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will be in Holy
Sepulcher Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514
Turtle St., Monday from 3 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 2/27/2005.

Bonoffski, Edward J.   
February 23, 2005 Edward J. Bonoffski, 79, of Fulton, died Wednesday at Lee
Memorial Hospital in Fulton. He was a self-employed dairy farmer in Volney
since 1954. Mr. Bonoffski was a member of the Oswego County Farm Bureau and a
communicant of Church of the Immaculate Conception in Fulton. He was
predeceased by his wife, Virginia A. Bonoffski in 1995. Surviving: four
daughters, Margaret A. Mahaney of Oswego, Kathryn J. Sarcione of Millbury, MA,
Carolyn L. Teetsel of Fulton and Beverly J. Bohemier of Baldwinsville; five
sons, Edward D. of Pennellville, Raymond D. and Robert T. both of Fulton,
Thomas C. of Pulaski and William J. of Oswego; 22 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2005, at Church of the Immaculate
Conception, Fulton, with a 10:15 a.m. prayer service at Foster Funeral Home,
910 Fay Street, Fulton. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home. Spring burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery,
Fulton. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons
Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, 13057 or to American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, 13220. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Brazee, Hugh G.   
February 24, 2005 Hugh G. Brazee, 85, of 303 S. Seward Ave., Auburn, died
Thursday. Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Farrell's Funeral Service Inc, 84 South
St., Auburn. Calling Hours: Today from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorials: Hospice of the
Finger Lakes or Matthew House.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Breitbeck, Nathan Colabello   
Breitbeck February 26, 2005 Nathan Colabello Breitbeck, nine-month-old son of
Daniel and Bridget of Cicero, died Saturday at University Hospital. Surviving
in addition to his parents are his sister Ava and a brother Evan; his maternal
grandmother, Denise Colabello of North Syracuse; his maternal
great-grandmother, Elma Martini Latham of Niagara Falls; his paternal
grandmother, Helen Breitbeck of Oswego; as well as several loving aunts and
uncles. Services and calling hours will be private at Fergerson Funeral Home,
215 South Main St., North Syracuse. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery.
FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Burkholder, James E.   
February 24, 2005 James E. "Jim" Burkholder, 78, 6080 Oakridge Rd., Auburn,
died Thursday. He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Burkholder Healey, of
Cortland. Surviving are his wife of 13 years, Mary F. Burkholder, Auburn, and
her children Debra (Layne Ayers) Bryant, Auburn; Richard (Sherri) Bryant,
Watertown, CT; brothers, William Burkholder, TX, and Charles (Shirley)
Burkholder, Stow, OH. Funeral Mass: Wednesday at a time to be announced.
Calling Hours: Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84
South St., Auburn. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation,
2700 Agouia Rd., Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Bushnell, Shirley J.   
February 25, 2005 Shirley J. Bushnell, 66, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully
at home on Friday. She is survived by her three daughters: Janet Perez-Dery,
Barbara Bushnell and Dorothy Fairbanks; sister, Catherine A. McGregor; five
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held 10
a.m. Tuesday, March 1, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the village of
Jamesville. Family and friends may call from 6 to 9 Monday evening at DeWitt
Memorial Funeral Home, 4901 Jamesville Road at the intersection of Woodchuck
Hill Road, DeWitt. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on
us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Campolieta, Michael A.   
February 24, 2005 Michael A. Campolieta, 87, of Solvay died Thursday at home.
Born in Syracuse, he was a resident of the Solvay area for over 60 years. He
was retired from the Solvay School District, where he had served as high
school principal. He was a member of theLincoln Republican Club, the Kiwanis
Club, VFW Post 2893 in Solvay and the Solvay Tigers. He also was a basketball,
football and baseball coach in the area and previously served as a councilman
for the town of Geddes. He was a WWII U.S. Army Air Force veteran. He was an
usher and communicant of St. Cecilia's Church in Solvay. He is survived by his
wife of 66 years, Josephine Russo Campolieta; three sons: Patsy of
Baldwinsville, Leonard of Liverpool and Michael of Charlotte, NC; a brother,
Joseph of Fulton; four sisters: Dinny (Stanley) Kowalczyk of Solvay, Jennie
Herron of Syracuse, Fay (Nicholas) DeCarlo of Westvale and Gilda (Ty) Sales of
LaFayette; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Patsy Campolieta in 1945. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from Lucian's Memorial Chapel,
Inc., 315 Bridge St., Solvay, and 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Church. Calling
hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may
be made to Hospice of CNY or the Kidney Foundation. Lucians' Memorial Chapel,
Inc. 315 Bridge Street, Solvay, NY 13209 Telephone (315)468-4121
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Carey, Margaret   
February 5, 2005 Margaret Anne Maloney Carey, 66, formerly of Barnes Ave.,
died at Van Duyn. She was a 1957 graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy. She was
a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She was a member of the V.A.
Auxiliary andValley American Legion #154. She served with the U.S. Air Force.
Survived by her sister, Mary (John) Whelan of Syracuse; two brothers, John
(Diane) of Collegetown, PA, and Thomas of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; several
nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of
Lourdes Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call
Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee Street.
Contributions may be made to the VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse,
NY 13210. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Chekansky, William   
February 26, 2005 William A. Chekansky, 50, of South St. Rd., Auburn, died
Saturday, February 26, 2005. He was a life resident of Auburn, employed by
Auto Finisher's Supply. He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Church, the
Ukrainian National Club and the Prison City Ramblers. He served as a coach for
Boys and Girls Baseball and was an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors: his wife, the
former Joanne Edwards; his children Sarah, Joseph and Jason Chekansky; and
nieces Carol Chekansky, Lynne Potteiger and Laura Pirkl. He was predeceased by
his brother Michael Chekansky in 2000. Services: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday from Plis
Funeral Home and 11:45 a.m. in SS Peter & Paul Church. Burial in St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 220
State St. Contributions are encouraged to SS Peter & Paul School or Church or
a charity of one's choice. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Dacey, William James   
February 25, 2005 William James Dacey, 77, formerly of Camillus and Bellevue
Manor, died February 25, 2005. He graduated from Most Holy Rosary School in
1945 and attended Niagara University. He coached basketball for Holy Family
Grammar School andCYO. Mr. Dacey was an avid SU fan. He was the president of
Syracuse Merchandisers Food Brokers, retiring in January of 1991. Mr. Dacey
was a past president of the Syracuse GMR and the Syracuse Food Brokers
Association. He is survived by his wife, Patricia J. (Aylesworth) Dacey of
Camillus; one son, Patrick M. (Mary Grace) of Syracuse; three daughters: Linda
S. Weller of Camillus, Maureen E. Dacey and Jacquie A. Dacey of Syracuse; six
grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., at Edward J. Ryan &
Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave., and at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours will be Monday from 4
to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's
choice. Edward J. Ryan & Sons, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

DeFrank, Nicolina DiCiano   
February 25, 2005 Nicolina DiCiano DeFrank, 94, a lifetime resident of
Syracuse, passed away Friday in the James Square Health & Rehabilitation
Center. She was the widow of Anthony DeFrank, who died September 21, 1957.
Nicolina had formerly beenemployed by the Syracuse school system and also by
St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of the St. Anthony and St. Anne's
Societies and Seniors at Our Lady of Pompei, 3rd Order of St. Francis,
Forester of America, Wagon Wheel and Eastwood Seniors. Surviving are two sons,
Anthony of Clay and Joseph of Syracuse; three daughters, Rose Figie of Las
Vegas, Loretta Smith of Liverpool and Nancy Prewitt of Florida; 12
grandchildren; many great-grand- children; a brother, Carl DiCiano of Florida;
a sister, Lena Simonetto of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home
and 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, on Monday from
4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association of CNY.
Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of
Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

DiGennaro, Josephine   
February 26, 2005 Josephine M. DiGennaro, 86, of Syracuse, passed away
Saturday at James Square Health and Rehabilitation Centre. Born in Brooklyn,
she was a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Daniel's Church. Survivors:
a son, James (Martha) DiGennaro of Minoa; two sisters, Frances Rizzo of Long
Island and Lucia Terenzi of NC; two brothers, Dominick Terenzi of FL and
Joseph Terenzi of VT; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Louis DiGennaro in
1992. Funeral Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Burial:
Assumption Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions: Hospice of
Central New York, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. RUSSELL H.
SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Gaklik, Elizabeth   
February 26, 2005 Elizabeth Gaklik, of Auburn, died Saturday, February 26,
2005. She was a life resident of Auburn, retired from Singer Co. She was a
member of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the church Rosary Society.
Survivors: a daughter, Mary Ann (Robert) Beaulieu of Moravia; a son, Leon
(Elaine) Gaklik of Savannah, NY; seven grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband
Edward Gaklik in 1962 and son Richard Gaklik in 2003. Services: 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Plis Funeral Home, 220 State Street, Auburn. Burial in St. Joseph's
Cemetery. No prior calling hours. Contributions to Hospice of the Finger
Lakes. PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Gilmore, Sister Susanne   
February 24, 2005 Sister Susanne Gilmore, of Syracuse, NY, died on Thursday,
February 24, 2005, at Wilson Center, 1024 Court St., Syracuse, NY. Sister was
born in Camden, NJ, to the late Joseph Gilmore and Regina Schneider, and named
Maria. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis on September 8, 1941, and
professed Final Vows on August 22, 1947. Sister earned a BS in education from
the College of St. Rose and an MS in special education from Syracuse
University. She was a teacher for a number of years in Utica, Albany,
Amsterdam and Fairmount. In 1966 Sister ministered to children in special
education in New Jersey and became a director of the special education program
in the diocese of Camden, NJ, until she retired. Sister is survived by a
sister, Regina (Jean) Gilmore; two brothers, Robert Gilmore and his wife
Marie, and James Gilmore; and several nieces and nephews. All are residents of
New Jersey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 1, 2005, at St. Anthony Motherhouse Chapel at 1024 Court St., Syracuse,
NY. Burial in Assumption Cemetery will follow an 8:30 a.m. Farewell Service on
Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in the Motherhouse Chapel. Calling hours are
Tuesday, March 1, 2005, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Motherhouse,
1024 Court St., Syracuse, NY. Contributions: Sisters of St. Francis Retirement
Fund, 2500 Grant Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13208. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Hinshaw, Andrea Lucy
February 22, 2005 Andrea Lucy Hinshaw, 20, died Tuesday. She was a resident of
Pound, Virginia. Her hometown was Constantia, New York. Andrea was a 2001
graduate of P. V. Moore High School in Central Square. While attending high
school, she was amember of the German Club and of the Marching Band. She also
participated in Drum Line competitions. In middle school, she received an
award for initiating the "Random Acts of Kindness" program. She shared her
special creativity at a local florist and assisted in the Admissions Office of
Onondaga Community College. She is survived by her mother, Grace Mollura
Marticello; father and stepmom, Ronald and Betty Hinshaw; paternal
grandparents, Ruth and Bill Russell of Cicero; maternal aunt, Sally Mollura of
Kansas City, MO; her brothers and sisters, Daniel and James Marticello, David
and Kevin Hinshaw, Penny and Honey-Beth Nelson, Ed and Brad Nelson. Funeral
services will be Tuesday, March 1, at 10 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial
at St. Bernadette Church, Constantia. Burial will follow in St. Agnes
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, February 28, from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main St., North Syracuse.
Donations may be made to The Humane Association of CNY, 4915 West Taft Road,
Liverpool, NY 13088 or to Hope For the Bereaved, 4500 Onondaga Blvd.,
Syracuse, NY 13219. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 2/25/2005 - 2/27/2005.

Kelsey, Edward A.   
February 24, 2005 Edward A. Kelsey, 51, of Baldwinsville, died February 24,
2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he worked as a senior
correctional officer in Onondaga County for many years. He was an Air Force
veteran. He attended the Community Wesleyan Church in Baldwinsville.
Surviving: his wife, April Roder Kelsey of Baldwinsville; four sons,
Christopher of Liverpool, Michael of Baldwinsville, David (Patricia) LaQuay of
North Carolina, Steven (Susan) LaQuay of Baldwinsville; one daughter, Wendy
LaQuay of Clay; his mother, Lucille Kelsey of Baldwinsville; two brothers,
Robert Peters of Baldwinsville, Terry Kelsey of Florida; two sisters, Carol
Pickerign of PA, Barbara Mongelluzzo of Florida; six grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Services: Tuesday 1 p.m. at Community Wesleyan Church, 112
Downer Street, Baldwinsville. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery,
Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be held Monday 4 to 7 p.m. at Gates Funeral
Home, Inc., 29 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made
to the Community Wesleyan Church, 112 Downer Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Kopytek, Mary   
February 24, 2005 Mary Kopytek, 88, of Syracuse, died on Thursday at James
Square. She was formerly employed by Onondaga Pottery and was a communicant of
Transfiguration Church. Survived by her sister, Clara (Cleo) Kopytek, and
brother, Stanley, both of Syracuse; and several nieces. Funeral services are
Monday at 9 a.m. at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in
Transfiguration Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to Transfiguration Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Lewis, Milton Raymond   
February 24, 2005 Milton Raymond Lewis died at age 78 on February 24, 2005,
from a long illness at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Gordon and
Bonnie Peck. Milton was a Navy SEAL and trained women to become certified
welders in the United States Navy during the Korean War and trained an avid
drummer. He worked at Schroeder Machine and O.M. Edwards as a certified welder
and at Upstate Medical center in the physical plant for 30 years as a
certified electrician. He was very much loved and will be very much missed by
his family and friends. Milton is survived by his wife Marjorie E. Lewis of
Syracuse; two sons, Josef Lewis of Nedrow and William Lewis of LaFayette; four
daughters: Donna Johnson of Syracuse, Diana Burke of Solvay, Christine White
of Waterloo, NY, and Bonnie Peck of Cuyler, NY. Milton had 21 grandchildren,
12 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday March 1, 2005, at LaFayette Assembly of God
on Tully Farms Rd. Friends may call at Hall Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley
Rd., Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. Spring burial in Cardiff Cemetery. HALL FUNERAL
HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Miller, Mary   
February 25, 2005 Mary "Joyce" Miller, 72, of Cicero, passed away Friday after
a courageous battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her mom, Winona, her
father, Edward, and her brother, Jeff. She is survived by her daughter,
Deborah (Vito) Re-cuparo; three brothers: Jim (Edith) Caufield of Florida,
John (Betty) Caufield of Michigan and Jere (Joan) Caufield of Michigan; one
sister, Virginia (Mike) Harris of Michigan; two grandchildren, Rhonda (Kurt)
Laris and Vito (Justine) Recuparo III; seven great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews, family and friends. Services will be private. No calling
hours. New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse entrusted with
arrangements. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy.
comerZNWCMR
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Mulvey, Mary Sloan   
February 25, 2005 Mary Sloan Mulvey, 91, Auburn, died Friday. A registered
nurse, she retired in 1971 from Mercy Hospital. Surviving are her three
children: Peter S. Mulvey, Auburn; Joseph E. Mulvey, Lady Lake, FL; and Ann M.
Mulvey, Auburn; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Calling
hours will be held Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc.,
84 South St., Auburn. Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Church. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6350 N.
Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-2130.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Owens, William R.   
February 23, 2005 William R. Owens, 72, formerly of East Syracuse, and
Liverpool, died Wednesday at home in Flagler Beach, FL. Born in Syracuse, Bill
was a 1949 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, a graduate of LeMoyne
College and received his master's from Syracuse University. Bill was a U.S.
Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a flight instructor at Sair Aviation
and was a member of the Quiet Birdmen. Bill was employed at Crouse Hinds and
retired from Niagara Mohawk. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Lois; three
sons: William M. (Laurel) of Camillus, Robert J. (Mary Beth) of Baldwinsville
and Steven P. (Yvonne) of Cicero; his mother, Florence Owens of Minoa; two
sisters, Kathleen Owens of Minoa and Elaine Taylor of Lyncourt; two brothers,
David of Minoa and Donald of Florida; eight grandchildren; his uncle, James
Owens of Fremont; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will
be Monday 4 to 7 p.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home, 241 Kinne
Street, E. Syracuse. Services will be Tuesday, 12:15 p.m., from the funeral
home. A funeral mass will be at 1 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Burial in
St. Mary's Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Pastuf, Irene   
February 24, 2005 Irene Pastuf, 84, of Cicero, and formerly of Minoa, passed
away at home on Thursday with her loving family by her side. She and her late
husband Mike retired in 1980 after 42 years as owner and operator of Minoa
Used Auto Parts. Irene en-joyed spending time with her family and knitting
mittens and afghans for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She also enjoyed her many trips to the Turning Stone Casino and her many trips
she took with Seniors. Irene was predeceased by her husband Mike in August
2000 and her son Edward in January 2001. Survivors left to cherish her
memories are her daughter, Barbara Russo of Cicero; son, Richard (Dolores)
Pastuf of Pulaski; daughter-in-law, Barbara Pastuf of Minoa; sister, Mary
Rybak of Mattydale; nine grandchildren, Michael (Amy) Pastuf, Rick Pastuf,
Kathleen (Jim) Spado, Linda (Santo) Surace, Stephen (Chrissie) Rosso, Patricia
York, Sherry (Mike) Maugeri, Christine (Tracy) Karst and Jamie Pastuf; 15
great-grandchildren, Nick Surace; Matthew Maugeri; Daniel, Alex, Christopher,
Jonathan and Jessica Pastuf; Dante and Anna Spado; Christopher, Tyler, Andrew
and Conner Rosso; and Stephen and Michael York; sisters-in-law, Rita Pastuf of
East Syracuse and Mary (Bill) Glazier of Jamesville. The family wishes to
thank the staff of Hospice for the loving care provided, with special thanks
to June, Sue, Donna, Eileen, Julie and Wanda. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church,
Minoa. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or
American Diabetes Association, CNY Region, 356 Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY
13206. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Pieniazek, Edward Z.   
February 15, 2005 Edward Z. Pieniazek, 67, formerly of Liverpool, passed away
surrounded by family on February 15, 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas. Edward was
born on May 22, 1937, in Poland. After WWII his family came to the United
States and eventually settled in Buffalo, NY. He became employed by Niagara
Mohawk and moved his family to Liverpool in 1970. He was a mechanical engineer
and worked for Niagara Mohawk for 30 years. Through the years he was very
active with the Polish community both in Buffalo as well as the Polish
Heritage Club of Syracuse. Edward is survived by his two children, Jadzia P.
Ajemian of Mansfield, TX, and Adam Pieniazek of Baldwinsville, NY, and his
former wife, Genevieve Pieniazek of Baldwinsville, NY. He is also survived by
three grandchildren, Alex, Isabelle and Michael. A memorial service will be
held on March 19, 2005, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nassau, NY, at 10
a.m. and Edward's ashes will be buried at St. Mary's Cemetery near his
parents, John and Paulina Pieniazek. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking
for donations to the Kosciuszko Foundation, Inc. (An American Center for
Polish Culture), 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10021, in "Memory of Edward
Z. Odrowaz Pieniazek."
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Pyke, Evelyn R.   
February 24, 2005 Evelyn R. Pyke, formerly of Baldwinsville, died Thursday at
home in Florida. Survivors: eight children, 17 grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren and four siblings. Donations may be made to Hospice of
Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Lowther Funeral
Home, Vero Beach, FL, has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Root, Gertrude K.   
February 24, 2005 Gertrude K. (Strobel) Root, of Syracuse, formerly of Scotch
Plains, NJ, died at St. Joseph's in Syracuse. Beloved wife of the late
Clarence (1973). Survivors: two daughters, Barbara Root of Syracuse and Judi
Coombs; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: Monday, February
28, at 10 a.m. at Rossi F. H., Scotch Plains.
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Ryan, Marie Osborn   
February 19, 2005 Marie Osborn Ryan, 88, of Syracuse and Skaneateles Lake,
died February 19. She graduated from Syracuse University and held the position
of treasurer of Lettergraphics, Inc. Her many civic responsibilities included
serving as president ofGenetaska and the Women's Association at South
Presbyterian Church, coordinating the Mothers' March for the March of Dimes
and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. She was a member of First Baptist Church
of Syracuse. She was predeceased by her husband Edwin W. Ryan in 2002 and
their daughter, Nancy Nichols, in 1998. Surviving are a son, Edwin D. (Pamela)
Ryan of Fayetteville; a brother, David L. Osborn of Fayetteville; five
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel.
Calling Hours: Noon to 2 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home, 3690
Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Contributions may
be made to First Baptist Church of Syracuse, 5833 E. Seneca Turnpike,
Jamesville, NY 13078.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Scivetti, Anthony L.   
February 25, 2005 Anthony L. Scivetti, of Baldwinsville, died Friday at home.
A life resident, he was the owner and operator of Ro-Mo Beauty Salon located
in Lafayette and then on South Salina St. He was a WWII Army veteran.He is
survived by his wife, Virgin-ia M. Zajac Scivetti; a daughter, Jeanmarie
(Richard) Gabriel of New Jersey; a son, Anthony G. (Kara) Scivetti of MA; five
grandchildren: Ashley and R.J. Gabriel of NJ, Tony, Max and Ava Scivetti of
MA. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in Pirro & Sons
Funeral Home and at 1 p.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle Street,
Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
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Siepiola, Paul F.   
February 26, 2005 Paul F. Siepiola, 85, of Baldwinsville, former Liverpool
resident, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. Born in
Syracuse, he retired in 1986 after 40 years employment with Allied Chemical
Co. in Solvay. He was a member ofSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, an Army veteran
of WW II, a member of the American Legion #188 Liverpool, a life member of the
Liverpool Fire Department and a member of the Fire Police. He is survived by
his wife of 43 years, Anna Mae Siepiola; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and
Joseph Harper of Baldwinsville; three grandchildren: Stephanie, Anthony and
Amy; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
March 1, 2005, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 210 Hazel St., Liverpool. Burial
in Liverpool Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 28,
2005, at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be
made to St. Paul's Church. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
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Smith, Ruby M.   
February 26, 2005 Ruby M. Smith, 103, died Saturday at St. Camillus Health &
Rehabilitation Center. She retired from Spence Dry Cleaners as manager
following many years of service. A great lady, she loved bingo and enjoyed
most sports, including tennis and bowling, which she quit at the age of 99.
She was predeceased by her husband, Walter S. Smith, in 1972 and a daughter,
Mary M. Liccioni, in 1976. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret L. Keyser of
Liverpool and Audrey Smith (Howard) Stryker of Savannah, GA; a son, Charles V.
(Gloria) Rochon of DeWitt; a sister, Rita Fralick of Canandaigua; 13
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; several
great-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will
be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina
St., Syracuse. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. There will be no
calling hours. Please light of candle in memory of Ruby at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
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Smith, Stanley C.   
February 23, 2005 Stanley C. Smith, 84, of Dansville, died Wednesday in Sayre,
PA. Stanley was born February 29, 1920, in Syracuse. He retired in 1983 as a
systems analyst from Itek in Rochester after 10 years. He served his country
in WW II as a Navy ra-dioman in the South Pacific. He loved football,
baseball, gardening and reading; but his greatest joy in life was in caring
for his wife and family. He was preceded in death by his father and mother,
Carl and Mildred (Ford) Smith of Syracuse, and a brother, James Smith of
Skaneateles. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helen Lorraine
(Diringer) Smith; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Robert Falter of
Bridgeport, Diane and Duane Bowen of Avon and Jeannine Cork of Wayland; sons
and daughter-in-law, Garry and Robin Smith of Athens, PA, and Brian Smith of
Prattsburgh; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a special
brother in spirit, Freddy Eliott of Gettysburg, PA. Calling Hours: Monday,
noon to 2 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, with a funeral service to
immediately follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street,
Syracuse. Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery, Syracuse. Contributions: Dansville
Public Library or Dansville Ambulance, Dansville, NY 14437. Please light a
candle in memory of Stanley at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Taffaro, Paul A.   
February 25, 2005 Paul A. Taffaro, 61, formerly of Marcellus, died Friday at
James Square Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in New Jersey, Paul lived
many years in Syracuse before moving to Marcellus in 1965. He was a 1965
graduate of LeMoyne College. Paul worked many years at Sacred Heart School,
Hillbrook Detention Facility, and had a 19-year career at MONY, retiring in
1989. He served many years on the Marcellus School Board and was a communicant
of St. Francis Xavier Church, where he was a lector and religious eduation
teacher. Surviving are his children: Martin K. (Jasmine) Taffaro, Michael J.
(Tamar) Taffaro and Kristin A. Taffaro; former wife, Martha; one brother,
Vincent; and grandchildren: Alyssa Taffaro, Hannah Ryan and Victoria Taffaro.
Calling hours will be Monday, 4 to 7 p.m., with a service at 7:15 p.m., both
held at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main St., Marcellus. Burial will be private.
Contributions may be made to James Square H & R Center, 918 James Street,
Syracuse, NY 13203 or NAVAC. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
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Trace, Faustina M.   
February 26, 2005 Faustina M. Trace, 86, of Liverpool, NY, died on February
26, 2005. Born in Punxatawny, PA, Faustina grew up in Olean, NY, where she
graduated from St. Bonaventure University. She moved to Rochester, NH, in 1950
with her husband Arthur andchildren David and Valerie. Faustina became deeply
involved in elementary and secondary education and for 25 years served as
teacher, guidance counselor, assistant superintendent of the Rochester school
district and went on to become the first woman superintendent of schools in
the state of New Hampshire. She received several master's degrees from the
University of New Hampshire and retired in 1983. An avid golfer and bridge
player, she enjoyed her retirement and subsequently moved to Greenpoint Senior
Residence in Liverpool in 1998 to be closer to her daughter. Surviving are her
two children, David (wife Lisa) and Valerie; five grandchildren: Arthur (wife
Leslie and son Andrew), George, David, Jennifer and Kelly; a sister, Anne
(husband George); and two brothers, Fred (wife Charlotte) and Herman (wife
Mary Jane). Funeral services will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday from
Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool, and 11 a.m. at the Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church, Liverpool. Burial will be private. Maurer Funeral Home,
Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.

Velazquez Jr., Alberto   
February 20, 2005 Services for Alberto Velazquez Jr., infant son of Danielle
and Alberto Velazquez of Boston Rd., Mattydale, will be 8 p.m. Monday at the
Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Friends may call from 7
to 8 p.m. before the service. He was the grandson of Carolyn (Don) Cox of
Kirkville, Ronald Stachowski of Syracuse, Juanita Velazquez of Orlando, and
the late Asucion Velazquez. Arrangements entrusted to Krueger Funeral Home,
Inc.
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Wallace, Harold   
February 24, 2005 Harold Wallace, 89, died Thursday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Mr. Wallace was born in Syracuse and resided in Walton, New York. He was
president of Wallace Bag Company, established in 1940, until retiring in 1981.
Mr. Wallace served in the National Guard during World War II, was a member of
Temple B'Nai Jacob and active in numerous community organizations, including
the Jewish War Veterans. Survived by his wife Fannie Novak Wallace; two
daughters, Linda (William) Tweedie, Doris Renee (Judge Alfred J.) Weiner; four
grandchildren, Jared and Brock Tweedie, Beth (Bruce) Weiskopf, Dana (Michael)
Marlowe; six great-grandchildren; and a brother Robert (Evelyn) Wallace.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Calling
hour will be 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. Burial
will be in Ahavath Achim Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Syracuse
Hebrew Day School or the Syracuse Jewish Community Center. birnbaum funeral
service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 2/27/2005.