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Burns Sr., William B.   
December 30, 2004 William "Barnum" Burns, 67, of Manlius, died Thursday.
Barnum was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area and partner of Burns
Brothers Concrete Construction Corp. of Fayetteville. He graduated from St.
John the Evangelist High School in Syra-cuse and Dean Academy in
Massachusetts. He attended LeMoyne College. Barnum was predeceased by his
wife, Catherine "Cathy" Burns; his parents, Emmett J. Burns and Loretta Tormey
Burns; a sister, Anne Tormey Burns; and a sister-in-law, Marianne Moran Burns.
Survivors: his son William "Bill" Burns Jr. and his wife Donna and their four
children: Billy, Matthew, Nathan and Catherine; daughters, Mary C. Burns John
and her husband Tom, and Jennifer L. Burns. He is also survived by two
brothers, Emmett J. Burns Jr. (Mary Ellen) and Christopher Tormey Burns.
Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church,
Fayetteville. Burial: Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fayetteville. Calling
hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home, 8171 Cazenovia
Rd. (Rte. 92), Manlius. Contributions: Christ the King Retreat House, 500
Brookford Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005.

Christopher, Lily A.   
December 30, 2004 Lily A. Christopher, 82, formerly of Fairmount, died
Thursday at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Ilion, she lived in the
Fairmount-Syracuse area most of her life. Lily was an accountant for the
Onondaga County Health Department business of-fice, retiring in 1984. Her
husband Carl died in 1990. Surviving are her daughters, Diane (Michael)
Mallore of Warners and Judy (Douglas) Hinman of Lakeland; stepmother, Theodora
Coyne of Atlanta, GA; stepsister, Connie Coyne of Salt Lake City, UT;
stepbrother, Thomas Coyne of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Buranich Funeral
Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church,
where a funeral mass will be celebrated. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoluem,
St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be made to one's favorite
charity.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Cole, Margaret   
December 31, 2004 Margaret Cole, 75, of Syracuse, died Friday at Loretto. Born
in Euclid, NY, she has resided in the Syracuse area for most of her life. She
is survived by two sons, David (Lisa) Cole and Douglas (Tanya) Cole; a
daughter, Cynthia (Jeffrey) Shear; two sisters, Mary Mahar and Virginia
Kocienski; seven grandchildren. Services: Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel at
Loretto Nursing Home, 700 E. Brighton Ave. The family will greet friends
following the service. Contributions in Margaret's name may be made to the
Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Crossman, Shirley (Russell)   
December 31, 2004 Shirley Crossman, 70, of Syracuse, passed away Friday in St.
Joseph's Hospital. She was a life resident of Syracuse and was predeceased by
her husband Edgar on June 2, 2004. Surviving are a daughter, Cathleen Cartier
of Herkimer; twosons, David Crossman of FL and Steven Crossman of Palermo;
four grandchildren; several more family members; and a few close friends.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling
hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave.,
Solvay.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Czajka, Mary L.   
December 30, 2004 Mary L. Czajka, 85, of East Brighton Ave. Towers, a native
of Boonville, passed away at her home on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004. For many
years Mary was employed as a housekeeper and in childcare for the Aaronson
family in Syracuse. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Lousie Czajka,
Clinton, and Tillie Czajka, Solvay; and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral
will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Charles St., Boonville,
where Rev. Donald F. Karlen, pastor, will celebrate a Mass of Christian
Burial. A spring interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Boonville. A
calling hour will be Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc.,
143 Scuyler St., Boonville, NY. Memorial contributions may be sent to St.
Joseph's Church Memorial Fund, 110 Charles St., Boonville, NY 13309.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Dougherty, Mary L.   
January 1, 2005 Mary L. Dougherty, 93, of Syracuse, died on Saturday at
Community General Hospital. She was a retired secretary from Agway and was a
communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She is survived by several nieces,
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, including the Casey and Sparks families
of Syracuse. Funeral services are Wednesday 8:30 a.m. at
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament
Church. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111
James St. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Contributions to Blessed Sacrament
Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005.

Fares, James W.   
December 31, 2004 James W. Fares, of Franklin St. Rd., Auburn, died Friday.
Born in Auburn, he had retired from Robert D. Spence Inc. of Amboy. Surviving
are his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Fletcher Fares; brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law, Catherine Denitto, Albert Fletcher and Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Fletcher. Services are Monday at 7 p.m., following calling hours from 4 to 7
p.m. at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan Street, Skaneateles.
Contributions may be made to the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Federico, Genevieve DeSantis   
Federico December 28, 2004 Genevieve DeSantis Federico, 82, of Syracuse, NY,
passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at University
Hospital. Born in Syracuse, NY, on April 15, 1922, she was the daughter of the
late Eustachio DeSantis and the latePasqualina DeSantis of Syracuse. She lived
her entire life in Syracuse, graduating from Central High School. She was
awarded a full scholarship to Syracuse University, where she graduated with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance. She continued with post-graduate
work and a concert career following her graduation from SU until she met her
husband of 52 years, the late Guerino Federico, in Boston, MA. Settling in
Syracuse, Genevieve and her husband raised two daughters and brother-in-law,
Carmine Federico, and moved her musical talents toward teaching, first in her
father's music store, the Lyra Music Company, and until her death, at
Genevieve DeSantis Federico School of Music in Eastwood. Over the past 60
years, her influence on thousands of students throughout the Central New York
area is immeasurable but recognizable by the number of students who have
pursued their own professional careers in music and the countless recitals and
entertainment programs she provided for the Syracuse community. She currently
served as organist for St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church and previously held
similar positions at St. Brigid's, St. Joseph's and Our Lady of Pompei
churches. Well-known for her accompanying skills, she worked with various
choruses and soloists in both public and parochial schools, most recently at
St. Margaret's Elementary School. In addition to her work with students, she
was often asked to accompany professional performers and served for many years
as rehearsal accompanist for the Pompeian Players. In past years Genevieve
hosted her own radio show on WFBL devoted to Italian music and culture. She,
along with her students, has been recently featured on The Italians, seen on
local Syracuse television channel 7. Her devotion to her Italian heritage
fueled the many programs she assembled with her students, performing at venues
such as the New York State Fair, The Syracuse Festa Italiana, Columbus Day
Parades and for cultural, civic and charitable organizations. She has received
numerous awards and citations at the state and local level for her musical and
cultural efforts and was honored as Grand Marshall of the Columbus Day Parade.
She was a member of Music Teachers National Association, The Professional
Musicians of CNY, Local 78, Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Honorary, Central
New York Music Teachers Association, New York State School Music Association
and Music Educators National Conference. Her cultural and charitable
affiliations included the Daughters of Columbus, the Italian American Heritage
Association, the National Italian American Foundation and current vice
president of Progresso Lodge, Order Sons of Italy, in America. Genevieve is
survived by her daughters, Amelita (Bill) McGrath of Sayville, New York, and
Ofelia Bell of Syracuse; sisters: Aida Caputo, Tosca (Dominic) DeSantis, Norma
(Augusto) Collacchi, Melisande (Nicholas) Petosa and Leonora Payne; five
grandchildren: Joseph, John and Jessica Bell, and Jennifer and Alexandra
McGrath, who is currently residing in France; several brothers and
sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; and many loving
friends. Funeral Services: Tuesday at 9:15 A.M. at Farone & Son and 10 at Our
Lady of Pompei Church. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling Hours:
Monday 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial scholarship is being
established in her name. Contributions may be made to the Genevieve Federico
Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Progresso Lodge 1047, OSIA, P.O. Box 11155,
Syracuse, New York 13218.ZDIGNIFARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Hodge, Betty J.   
December 31, 2004 Betty J. Hodge, 72, of Syracuse, died Friday at her home.
Betty was an active member of The Reformed Church of Syracuse. Survivors
include her husband of 48 years, Richard L.; her sons: Gary Beckhorn (Marian)
of Scranton, Alan Beckhorn of El-mira and Wayne Beckhorn (Nita) of Chenango
Forks; her daughters: Donna Markwardt (Richard) of Camillus, Carol Purcell
(Timothy) of Cicero and Lori Lynn (Mark) of Clark Summit; her brothers:
William Lang, Melville Lang, Robert Lang, Ronald Lang and Dale Lang; her
sisters: Jean Morgan, Mary Ross, Marilyn Slawoniewski, Janet Roberson, Doris
Beckhorn, Diane Sweatland and Cheryl Gober; 15 grandchildren; and one
great-grandson. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carter
Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Services will be Wednesday at 11
a.m. at The Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave. Burial will be
private and at the convenience of the family. Contributions, in lieu of
flowers, can be made to The Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave.,
Syracuse, NY 13206.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Howard, Carroll F.   
December 30, 2004 Carroll F. Howard, 91, a longtime resident of Skaneateles,
NY, died suddenly Thursday, December 30, 2004, at Loudonville Home for Adults.
Born in Mocksville, NC, he was the son of the late Dewitt-Clinton and Cora
Howard and thehusband of the late Mary M. Howard. He was a Navy veteran of
WWII, serving in the Pacific theater. After moving to Skaneateles in 1953, he
was active in the community and was a parishioner of St. Mary's of the Lake
Roman Catholic Church for 50 years. He retired as divisional manager of
Colonial Refining and Chemical Co. in 1975. Prior to moving to Skaneateles, he
was credit manager for Montgomery Ward in Menands, NY, and subsequently owned
and operated Leslie's Albany Credit Bureau in Albany, NY. Carroll is survived
by two daughters, Ltc. (Ret.) Sheila A. Harris and her husband Col. Roy A.
Harris of Ellicott City, MD, and Kathleen M. Miller of Menands, NY; a son,
Michael Howard of Albany, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday
in St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Skaneateles. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by Robert
D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 81 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, New York
13152.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Jenkins, Leilah M. "Lee"   
December 31, 2004 Leilah Mary Jenkins, 92, formerly of Baldwinsville and St.
Lawrence Co., died Friday at Van Duyn Home, Syracuse. She was born May 15,
1912, to Edward and Anna Stephenson Mitchell of Ogdensburg, NY. Married to
Allan for 58 years, they re-sided in Odgensburg, Cranberry Lake and in
Baldwinsville since 1987. Lee attended a one-room school house, graduated from
LaFargeville and Clayton teacher training classes and taught eight grades in a
one-room school house prior to enrolling at Canton ATI. Employment in
Odgensburg included U.S. government inspector at Cleveland Container Co.
during WWII and several insurance agencies. She was predeceased by her
husband, Allan H. Jenkins, 1990; her parents; stepfather, Hubert Newton; four
sisters; and two brothers. Survivors: son, Dr. Harold A. (Marylyn); three
grandsons: Allan, Dale and David; one granddaughter, Sheila Rogers; six
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may gather from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday with a memorial service at
5:30 p.m. at the home of her son, 1533 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville. Burial
in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to the
Baldwinsville Community Band, c/o Phillip Sterling, 89 1/2 Oswego St.,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Keledjian, Violet J.   
December 29, 2004 Violet J. Keledjian, 78, of Cicero, loving mother and wife
and adored by her grandchildren, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born
in Natural Bridge, she resided in Liverpool for most of her life. She owned
and operated the Copper Mine on Lakeshore Rd. in Cicero with her husband for
many years. She is survived by two daughters, Autumn (John) Ure and Deborah
(Robert) Smith; a son, Steve (Mary) Backus; two brothers, Vern and Steve
Green; two sisters, Regina Crouse and Jane Porter; five grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, January 8, at 2
p.m. in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 904 Vine Street, Liverpool. Burial
will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. The family will host a gathering to greet
friends immediately following service on Saturday. Contributions in Violet's
memory may be made to the American Lung Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Lindsey, Harmon S.   
December 31, 2004 Harmon S. Lindsey, 85, of County Rte. 62, Sandy Creek, died
Friday at Mercy of Northern NY in Watertown. He was born on May 15, 1919, in
Sandy Creek, the son of Ray and Laura Weed Lindsey. He graduated from Sandy
Creek High School in 1938 and was a life resident of Sandy Creek. He married
Anna Marie Ward on June 24, 1944. He owned and operated a dairy farm for 46
years until 1976. He was also employed at BOCES in Mexico for 10 years,
retiring in 1987. He also worked for the Big M in Pulaski part-time for eight
years until 1996. He was a member of Sandy Creek School Board for 4 1/2 years
and a former member of Pulaski Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna;
one son, Gaylord H. of Pulaski; two daughters, Chrystal J. Mowers of Altmar
and Kelly N. MacVean of Holland; two sisters, Marie Randall of Redfield and
Melva J. Hilliker of Pulaski; one brother, Raymond L. of East Islip, Long
Island; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother, Harwood Lindsey,
who died in 1990. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Foster-Hax
Funeral Home, 52 Park St., Pulaski, with Rev. David Snyder officiating. Burial
will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek. No calling hours. Donations may be
made to Sandy Creek Fire Dept., NOCA or to the American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Messere, John N.   
February 14, 2004 John Nick Messere, 82, formerly of Solvay, passed away
February 14, 2004, in Florida, where full military services and burial were
held. He is survived by a sister, Rosemary Losurdo, of Solvay.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Orlick, Marie L.   
December 29, 2004 Marie L. Orlick died Wednesday at home in Syracuse. Survived
by her son, Frederick (Velma) Littau; daughters: Elizabeth (William) Scheel,
Marie Ohmann, all of Syracuse, and Joanne Orlick of Maine; brother, Robert
Hooge; sisters, Virginia Grothand Arlene Mazzulo; and several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: Tuesday
at 10 a.m. at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Calling Hours: Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home, 1217 N. Salina
Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Patterson, Grace Amidon   
December 31, 2004 Grace A. Patterson, 89, of Marcellus, died Friday at St.
Camillus. A life resident of Marcellus, she was a secretary for New York State
Electric and Gas and was an antique dealer and appraiser. She was also a
member of Marcellus United Methodist Church and active with the senior
citizens in Marcellus. She was predeceased by her husband Albert. Survivors: a
niece and nephew; two great-nieces and two great-nephews. Services will be at
8 p.m. Monday at Norris Funeral Home. Spring burial will be in Highland
Cemetery, Marcellus. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus. Contributions: Marcellus United
Methodist Church. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Pearce, Evelyn M.   
December 30, 2004 Evelyn M. Pearce, 89, of Mattydale, passed away Thursday. A
native of Buffalo, Mrs. Pearce resided in Mattydale for the past 54 years. She
was a longtime member of the Calvary United Methodist Church and a member of
its Women's Guild.Evelyn was also an active member of the Friends of the
Salina Free Library, volunteered with the Red Cross, was a former Cub Scout
Den Mother and Girl Scout leader and was a member of the Order of the Eastern
Star. Her husband of 46 years, William J., predeceased her in 1991. She is
survived by two sons, Paul W. Pearce of Mattydale and Thomas J. (Linda) Pearce
of Cicero; a sister, Viola Nyitrai of Buffalo; three granddaughters: Lorie
Bebber and Lisa and Lindsay Pearce; and several nieces and nephews. Services
will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Krueger Funeral Home in Mattydale. Burial will be
in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd. Contributions may be
made to the Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St. or to the Calvary United
Methodist Church, 201 E. Molloy Rd., both in Mattydale, NY 13211.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.
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Pierce, Edward V.   
December 31, 2004 Mr. Edward V. Pierce, 90, of Syracuse, died December 31,
2004, at Loretto Geriatric Center. A native and life resident of the Syracuse
area, and a graduate of St. John the Baptist High School, Mr. Pierce was
employed in the maintenancedepartment at General Motors in the Rack Room for
35 years and retired in 1967. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist
Church, a lifetime member of the Pastime Athletic Club and a member of the
Oneida Lake Association. Mr. Pierce was a bowler, golfer and outdoorsman and
played semi-pro baseball with the Post-Standard League and was once invited to
play with the minors. He was a veteran of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He
was predeceased by his wife, Helen Joshanski Pierce, who died May 31, 2004.
Survived by one daughter, Cynthia E. (Dominick) Froio of Chittenango; one son,
Edward A. (Jeanne) Pierce of Central Square; four grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: Monday at 10 a.m. in St. John the
Baptist Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. A calling hour will be Monday
from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc.
Contributions: St. John the Baptist Church Renovation Fund, 406 Court Street,
Syracuse, New York 13208 Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Pierik, Shirley Z.   
December 28, 2004 Shirley Zimmerman Pierik, 72, of 5 Flower Lane, Marcellus,
died Tuesday. Shirley was the Marcellus Town Clerk for 10 years, retiring in
1998. She was a member of the Marcellus Republican Committee and a communicant
of St. Francis Xavier Church,Marcellus. Her husband, Peter G. Pierik, died in
1973; and her son, John E. Pierik, died in 1983. Surviving are her longtime
companion, John Glover of Marcellus; children, Carol A. Pierik of Syracuse;
Michael T. of Syracuse; Mary E. Pierik of Vail, CO; Susan M. Upton of
Chillicothe, OH; Paul R. of Jacksonville, FL; James G. of Eugene, OR; and
Richard W. of Easthampton, MA; two brothers, Dennis Zimmerman of Saratoga
Springs, NY, and Gary Zimmerman of Latrobe, PA; 12 grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. at Ryan Funeral
Home, 44 E. Main St., Marcellus. A funeral mass will be Monday 10:30 a.m. in
St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nine Mile Creek Conservation
Council, PO Box 2501, Liverpool, NY 13089. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Putzig, Shirley J. Roundy   
December 30, 2004 Shirley J. Roundy Putzig, 78, 114 Lafayette Avenue,
Canastota (Lakeport), died Thursday at the Oneida Healthcare Center Extended
Care Facility. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at J. Homer
Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201James St., Canastota. Burial: Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, Canastota. Calling Hours: Tuesday, prior to the service, from 1 to 3
p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Oneida Healthcare Care Extended Care
Facility, 323 Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME,
INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Schofield, Phyllis G.   
December 29, 2004 Phyllis G. Schofield, 84, of Marietta, formerly of
Marcellus, died Wednesday. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the co-owner of
Schofield Tool Supply Co. with her husband Walter. She was a member of Otisco
Presbyterian Church and the localChristian Woman's Club. She was also a
literacy volunteer and a former member of the Marcellus Presbyterian Church.
She was predeceased by her husband Walter and daughter Joanne. Survivors:
three daughters: Sarah Guereschi of Raeford, NC; Bethann (Bruce Bennett) Ryan
of Marietta; and Amy (Joseph) Bartlett of Mattydale; one son, Douglas (Donna)
Schofield of Downingtown, PA; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be 6:30 p.m. Monday at Otisco Presbyterian Church. Burial will
be in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. The family will greet friends following
the service. Contributions: Otisco Presbyterian Church, Rte. 80, Tully, NY
13159. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Shepard, Terry F.   
December 31, 2004 Terry F. Shepard, 58, worked in the maintenance department
at Creekside Apartments in Sandy Creek until retiring due to ill health.
Besides his mother, Cora Shepard, and his wife, Sarah "Sally," both of
Mannsville, he is survived by three stepsons: Michael, George and Ronald
Stevens; two stepdaughters, Teri Vidler and Melissa Brennon; 21
stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat- grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Milton
(Edna) Price; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service: Tuesday 4 p.m. at
Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Calling Hours: Tuesday from 2 to
4 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Hospice of Jefferson Co.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Smith, Lois R.   
December 30, 2004 Lois R. Smith, 88, of Port Byron. Survivors: son, Russell
Smith of Port Byron and his family. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Federated
Church, Port Byron, NY. Calling from 10:30 to 11 a.m., prior to the service.
Audioun Funeral Home, Port Byron, has charge of arrangements. Contributions:
Federated Church, 35 Tex Pultz Pkwy., Port Byron, NY 13140
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.
Springer, Mary E. Krotts   
(Krotts) Springer December 30, 2004 Mary E. Krotts Springer, 94, fomerly of
Fairmount, died Thursday in Saint Cloud, FL. She was born in Williamsport, PA,
and retired in 1971 from General Electric after 30 years as an administrative
assistant. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. She was predeceased by
her husband, Edward A. Springer, in 1985. Survivors: a nephew, Robert F. Ball
of Orlando, FL; a niece, Barbara Murphy of Palmyra; a sister-in-law, Monica S.
Ball of Orlando; and a special friend, Paul Lape. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Holy Family Church. Spring burial will be in North Lansing Cemetery, Lansing,
NY. There are no calling hours. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Stevenson, Velma E.   
January 1, 2005 Velma E. Stevenson, 80, of Fulton, died Saturday, January 1,
2005. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Fulton. Mrs.
Stevenson was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Stevenson, and by a son,
Richard James Stevenson. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Bastian of
Jamesville; a son, Allen Stevenson of Piedmonte, CA; two granddaughters,
Rachel Stevenson and Shana Lynn Flanigan. In accordance with her wishes, there
will be no calling hours or services. A spring graveside service will be held
at the convenience of the family. Foster Funeral Home, Fulton, has charge of
arrangements. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.
Sullivan, Clara J. Coady   
December 30, 2004 Clara J. Coady Sullivan, 74, Cicero, died Thursday in
Syracuse. Friends are invited to call on Monday, January 3, 2005, from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. at Young & Son Funeral Home, 322 Oneida St., Fulton. Funeral
Service: Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment
will be in the spring in Hillside Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Tanasyn, Michael   
December 30, 2004 Michael Tanasyn, 88, of Syracuse, died Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He retired in 1976 from General Electric, where he worked
in quality control for 26 years. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic Church, I.U.F. Local 320, Syracuse Musicians Union Local 78
and Ukrainian National Association Branch 39. Michael was predeceased by his
brother John, who died August 3, 2003. Survivors: several cousins. Services:
Tuesday at noon in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Burial will
be in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Calling Hours: Tuesday
10 a.m. to noon at the Macko-Vassallo Funeral Home, 1609 W. Genesee St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Wallace, James D.   
December 4, 2004 James D. Wallace, 44, of Schuylerville, NY, died as a result
of an automobile accident. Survivors include his daughter, Lindsey Anne
Wallace of North Syracuse; and his sister, Dorothy Dawood of Easton, PA.
Family and friends are in-vited to attend a memorial service for Jim on
Saturday, January 8, 2005, at 1 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 S. Main
St., North Syracuse. Memorial contributions in Jim's memory should be directed
to The Lindsey Wallace Educational Fund, c/o Denise Wallace, 103 Crestwood
Dr., N. Syracuse, NY 13212.

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.
Walter, Howard C.   
December 31, 2004 Howard C. Walter, 95, of N. Syracuse, died Saturday at
Buckley Landing. He was a native and life resident of N. Syracuse. He retired
in 1970 as general foreman of Crouse Hinds Co., where he worked for 43 years.
He was a member of itsQuarter Century Club. A mason for over 62 years, he was
a third-degree member of Memorial Lodge No. 648 F & AM of N. Syracuse, a
32nd-degree member of The Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley section of
Syracuse and a member of the Tigris Temple Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S. of Liverpool.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved and enjoyed his family. He was
predeceased in August of 2002 by his wife of 73 years, the former Mary
Shmokaluk, and in February of 2004 by a sister, Alice Sheedy. Surviving are
his daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Jack Napoli of N. Syracuse; three
grandchildren and their spouses: Julie and Peter Capponi, Noreen and Thomas
Van Epps, all of Liverpool, and John Napoli of N. Syracuse; four
great-grandchildren: Peter and Kayla Capponi and Natalie and Connor Van Epps;
a sister, Ruth Cross of N. Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews. Services
will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St.
Rose of Lima Church, N. Syracuse. Burial in N. Syracuse Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home, 215 S. Main St., N. Syracuse, Monday from 4 to 7
p.m. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Weiner M.D., Arnold   
January 1, 2005 Dr. Arnold Weiner, 72, of Dewitt, NY, died January 1, 2005, at
Crouse Hospital. A Syracuse physician specializing in gastroenterology, he
practiced for 40 years in Central New York, partnering primarily with Dr. Hans
Bruns. He was affiliated with Crouse Hospital and Upstate Medical University
Hospital. He was loved and respected by his patients and co-workers, who
remember his warmth, caring and skill. Dr. Weiner was born in 1932 in the
Bronx; he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps for two years. He received his
M.D. from Upstate Medical University in 1961 and was an intern and resident at
Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. An active member of the Central New
York community, he served as an officer and member of Congregation Beth
Sholom-Chevra Shas in Dewitt. A patron of the arts, he raised money for the
Syracuse Symphony and attended every masterworks concert. He generously
supported and attended all performances of the Syracuse Opera and Syracuse
Stage. During Dr. Weiner's retirement years, he worked part-time at the
Veterans Administration Hospital. He enjoyed traveling; his last trips were to
Italy and Eastern Europe. For 28 years, he was a member of a couples group
that attended the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Canada. As his large
circle of friends will attest, he was a gourmet cook and loved to entertain.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Miriam; his son, Martin, who resides
with his wife and two children in Brooklyn; his daughter, Ruth, who resides in
Pleasantville, NY, with her husband and three children; and his brother, Dr.
Irwin Weiner, past dean of both the Upstate and Downstate Medical Schools.
Funeral services will be at Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas on Jamesville
Road, Dewitt, Monday, January 3, at 1 p.m. Calling hour from noon to 1 p.m. at
the temple. Contributions in his memory may be made to Crouse Health
Foundation or Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas. birnbaum funeral service,
inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

White, Aurellia   
December 30, 2004 Aurellia White, 81, of 410 Seeley Rd., passed away
peacefully Thursday at Loretto Rest Nursing Home. She was a member of the
Jehovah's Witnesses Southeast Hills Congregation Kingdom Hall. She was
preceded in death by her husbandDurwood "Whitey" White in 1978 and son Robert
White in 1994. Survivors: She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters:
Barbara Jean Straughter, Patricia, Sandra and Debra White, all of Syracuse;
one son, William White of Syracuse; one brother, Frank Rives (Corine) of
Detroit, MI; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Services will be
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Jehovah's Witnesses Southeast Hills Congregation
Kingdom Hall, 1990 Meadowbrook Drive. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home,
143 W. Castle Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Wormuth, Wilson L.   
December 31, 2004 Wilson L. Wormuth, 92, of Baldwinsville, died Friday at the
home of his son in Lowville. He was a native and life resident of
Baldwinsville, wintering in Delray Beach, FL. Wilson retired in 1967 as
superintendent of the Baldwinsville Water Depart-ment. He was previously a
self-employed plumber. Wilson was a member of Baldwinsville First Presbyterian
Church and a member of the Baldwinsville Volunteer Fire Dept. He was
predeceased by his first wife, the former Marion A. Adsit, in 1963 and by his
second wife, the former Dorothy Connell Bennett, in 2001; a daughter, Kaye S.
Houck; and two stepchildren, Martha and James Bennett. Survivors: a daughter,
Karen W. Winters of Onondaga Hill; a son, William H. of Lowville; three
stepdaughters: Mary B. Wormuth of Lowville, Cynthia Brown of Yorba Linda, CA,
and Joan Kimball of Spencer, MA; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, January 9, at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St.,
Baldwinsville. Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 1
to 3 p.m., prior to the service. Contributions: Friends of Lewis County
Hospice, Inc., PO Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.

Yule, Charles W.   
Saturday's obituary notice for Charles W. Yule, of Oswego, who died December
30, 2004, had the incorrect day of funeral services and calling hours. The
calling hours are from 3 to 6 p.m. MONDAY, January 3, 2005, prior to the 6
p.m. service at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/2/2005.