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Alford, Frederick J.   
January 2, 2005 Frederick J. Alford, 81, 2472 Lake Road, died Sunday evening
in the Oneida Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.
Thursday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main Street, Oneida.
Interment will be made in Oneida Castle Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Beals, Myron O.   
January 3, 2005 Myron O. Beals, 85, life resident of Baldwinsville, died
Monday at Crouse Hospital after a brief illness. He retired as a mechanic from
Crest Cadillac. He was an Army veteran of both WWII and Korea. He was
predeceased by brothers, Walter and Harold Beals. His wife, Dorothy Huff Beals
died in 1981. Surviving: are his children, Delores (Melvin) Parham of
Scottsville, KY, Duane Beals, and Myron C (Donna) Beals of Cadiz, KY; a
sister, Ruth L Falise, of Oswego; granddaughters, Kiera Beals of Virginia and
Melissa Taylor of Kentucky. Myron's family appreciates all the love and
support given to their dad by the Gilbert family, all friends and neighbors.
Services: will be 6 p.m. Thursday at the Traub Funeral Home, 684 N. Main St.,
Central Square, NY. Contributions: in his memory may be made to the Greater
Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps, PO Box 744, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Traub
Funeral Home Central Square
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.
Berson, Leona H.   
January 3, 2005 Leona H. Berson, 63, of East Syracuse, died Monday, January 3,
2005. Born in Syracuse she had lived in Central Square before moving to the
Syracuse area several years ago. She once was employed by Martisco Plumbing,
Syracuse and was a member of the Mid-York Doll Club in Dewitt. She was
predeceased by her husband, Mort Berson in 2002. Surviving are her mother,
Helen Harke of Mattydale; two stepdaughters, Beth Drogosezewski and Adrienne
Marino, both of Syracuse; four stepgrandchildren; two sisters, Joan DaGata of
Central Square and Donna Weir of Brewerton; a brother, Craig Boyd of Fulton;
and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday,
January 5, 2005 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central
Square with burial in the Onondaga County Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. Calling
hours will be Tuesday, January 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes, NY Memorial Processing
Center, PO Box 31160, Harford, CT 06150-1169.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Bishop, Jean   
January 1, 2005 Services for Jean Bishop, 81, of Hughes Springs, TX, will be
10 a.m. Wednesday at HS Methodist Church, directed by Reeder-Davis Funeral
Home, Hughes Springs. She was born April 4, 1923 and raised in Syracuse and
graduated from Syracuse University in 1945. Her family visited Skaneatles Lake
yearly. She is survived by a daughter; three sons; a sister, Priscilla and 11
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; her parents; and
Col. Morell K. and Margaret Snow Brewster.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Burke Sr., Thomas J.   
December 31, 2004 Thomas J. Burke, 71, of San Antonio, TX, longtime resident
of Colorado Springs, CO, and formerly of Syracuse, NY, died Friday. He was
born in Syracuse to Michael and Florence Burke of Westvale, and retired from
Pro-tech Images of Colorado Springs. He graduated from St. Patrick High School
and Le Moyne College. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Mary Holmes Burke;
eight children, Michael J. Burke, Cheyenne, WY, Mary B. Archer, Roanoke
Rapids, NC, Elizabeth B. Lentz, Allentown, PA, Brigid M. Burke McWeeney,
Potomac Falls, VA, Thomas J. Burke Jr., San Ramone, CA, Timothy J. Burke,
Raleigh, NC, Helen B. Flores, San Antonio, TX, and Joseph M. Burke,
Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Mary Keefe, Rochester and Helen Burke, Syracuse;
11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St.
Patrick Church, Syracuse. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling
hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Tindall Funeral Home, 1921 W.
Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to The Healing Place of Wake County, 1251 Goode Street, Raleigh, NC
27603. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Carmosino, Joseph "Big Joe"   
January 2, 2005 Joseph (Big Joe) Carmosino, 64, died Sunday at home. Survived
by four daughters; seven grandchildren; five sisters. Funeral services
Thursday 9 a.m. at Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Loomis Hill Cemetery.
Calling hours,Wednesday 4 to 6 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Carner, Donald H.   
January 1, 2005 Donald H. Carner, 59, of Baldwinsville, died Saturday at St.
Josephs Hospital. He was born in Auburn and lived in Baldwinsville since 1974.
Don was project coordinator for many construction jobs in the Syracuse area.
He was a fan andparticipant of Oswego super modified and dirt modified racing.
Survivors: two sons, Geoffrey H. and Gregg (Kimberly Hall) Carner, both of
Baldwinsville; his companion of 13 years, Cindy Snyder; his former wife, Mary
Krehling of Fair Haven; and a new grandson, Matthew Carner. Services: 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Calling
hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Contributions in lieu of
flowers to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY
13220-3049. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Chirco, Salvatore   
January 2, 2005 Salvatore Chirco, 71, of Auburn, died Sunday. He was employed
by New Venture Gear, retiring in 1998. Survived by his wife, former Mary
Vitale; three sons, Norman (Amy), Benedict (Amy), Joseph (Cora); a daughter,
Margaret (Matthew) Morgenthaler. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis
Church. Calling hours are today from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the Pettigrass
Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Contributions: St. Francis Church
Building Fund, 299 Clark St. Auburn, NY 13021 or to Throop Fire Dept., Beech
Tree Rd., Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

DeMore, Marjorie E.   
January 2, 2005 Marjorie E. DeMore, 81, of Central Square, died Sunday,
January 2, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse after a brief illness. Born
in Manlius, she had resided at Loretto in Syracuse after moving from Central
Square. She was a communicantof St. Michael's Catholic Church, Central Square
and was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Joseph J. DeMore, former
Fayetteville Police Chief, in 1997; a son, Michael in 1956 and a sister, Edith
Hunt in 2002. Surviving are four daughters, Sarah Lee Dallas of Mexico, Joanne
Hutchinson of Parish, Mary DeMore-Clark of Central Square and Victoria Andrews
of Clay; a son, Daniel DeMore of Bernhards Bay; 14 grandchildren and 25
great-grandchildren. Services will be at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2005
at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St., Central Square and at 10
a.m. at St. Michael's Church, So. Main St., Central Square with burial in
White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Calling hours will be Wednesday, January
5, 2005 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Dix, Lena Mae   
December 31, 2004 Lena Mae Dix, 72, of Volney, died Friday at A.L. Lee
Memorial Hospital, Fulton. Born in Oswego, she lived in the Fulton - Oswego
area all her life. She was a sales representative for Sarah Coventry Jewelry
for many years. She also enjoyed cooking, camping and traveling. She was a
member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Fulton Congregation. Lena
was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda "Gerri" Steul and by a son, Joel Dix.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John W. Dix of Volney; two
daughters, Donna Abbott and Georganna Woodworth, both of Volney; three sons,
John Dix of Fulton, Lincoln Dix of Arizona, and Christopher Dix of Palermo; a
brother, Fay Reynolds of Oswego; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday,
January 5, 2005, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Fulton
Congregation, on the corner of State Route 48 and County Route 85, Fulton.
Spring burial at Peck Cemetery, Scriba. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street,Fulton.
Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Drain, Clifford E.   
December 31, 2004 Clifford E. Drain, 89, of 400-128 Lamb Avenue, Canastota,
died Friday following a lengthy illness. Clifford was predeceased by two
sisters, Olive Drain and Iona Drain. Survivors: a son and daughter-in-law,
Ronald and DorothyDrain of Jacksonville, FL; cousins, including Richard and
Katherine Norris of Greenville, Mississippi; his main caregiver for the past
five and a half years, Patricia Richmond, and more recently along with Jinelle
Burton, Linda Clements, Barb Snell and Louann Thorton. Services: 1 p.m.
Thursday, January 6, 2005, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota.
Burial, Lenox Rural Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours, Wednesday (tomorrow),
from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home, 201 James Street, Canastota.
Contributions: First Baptist Church of Canastota, PO Box 28, Canastota, NY
13032. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Fowler, Catherine Maria   
January 1, 2005 Catherine M. Fowler, 81, died Saturday, January 1, 2005. She
was born in Archibald, PA. She lived in North Syracuse, NY, before moving to
Palm Bay in 1984. An active member of Victory Assembly of God in Palm Bay, she
was secretary of Adult SundaySchool Classes, sang in the choir, and was in the
Women's Fellowship. Mrs. Fowler is survived by her loving and caring husband
of 30 years, Harold; three sons, Andy Camardella of Alabama, Patsy Camardella
of North Syracuse, NY, and David Camardella of Oswego, NY; one daughter,
Carmelina Camardella Mondo of Fayetteville, NY; two stepdaughters, Sandra
Olney of Mattydale, NY, and Tammy Barzee of Solvay, NY; 10 grandchildren;
18-1/2 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two
step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by five brothers, Dominick
Malara, Philip Malara, Alberto Malara and Joseph Malara, all of Syracuse, NY,
and Reverend Bruno Malara of Florida. Her first husband, Peter J. Camardella,
died in 1973. Friends may call on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, from 5 to 9 p.m.
at Palm Bay Funeral Home, 950 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay. A funeral service in
her honor will be celebrated on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at 11 a.m. at
Victory Assembly of God, 1800 Blaine Street, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
(984-2777). Entombment will follow the service at Fountainhead Memorial Park,
7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay. Friends and family are invited back to the
church for fellowship and refreshments. Flowers are welcome or donations in
her memory can be made to Victory Assembly of God. Arrangements are entrusted
to Palm Bay Funeral Home, Palm Bay, FL 321/724-2224.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Graham, Harold A.   
December 9, 2004 Harold A. Graham, 74 of Oswego, died December 9, 2004 in New
Port Richey, FL. He was born in Williamson, NY October 4, 1930. Survived by
two daughters, Debra and Karen; two sons, William and Harold, Jr.; and a
sister, Helen Williams. Private services were held in Florida. Spring burial
in Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Kriesel, Myrtle J. "Sunshine"   
Kriesel January 2, 2005 Myrtle J. "Sunshine" Kriesel, 75, of Liverpool, passed
away on Sunday. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon; sons, Harold and
Ronald; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be
private. Donations may be sent to the family at P.O. Box 72, Liverpool, NY
13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Larmer, Charles C.   
January 2, 2005 Charles C. Larmer, 84, formerly of Fordham Road, Syracuse,
passed away Sunday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Center. Charles
retired in 1983 from Crouse Hinds, where he was employed for over 25 years. He
was a commu-nicant of St. Daniels Church and was an Army Veteran of World War
II. His wife, Marietta A. predeceased him in 2002. Survivors include his son,
Charles C. Larmer, Jr. of Liverpool; his sister, Mary Clark; his brothers,
Carl, George, Robert and Chauncy; and his grandson, Scott Alexander. Calling
hours will be Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd.,
Syracuse. Services will be Thursday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home and 10 a.m.
in St. Daniel's Church, Lyncourt. Interment, with military honors, will follow
in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, Dewitt. Contributions may be made to The
National Kidney Foundation, 731 James Street, Syracuse 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Lawless, James E.   
January 3, 2005 James E. Lawless, 70, of Camillus, died Monday at
Community-General Hospital. Born in Rome, Jim was an officer with the Camillus
Police Dept. for 17 years and a security supervisor for the Camillus Mall. He
was also a computer supervisor for GTE Sylvania in Camillus for more than 30
years. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church and member of the Camillus
Elks and the Camillus Optimists. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, the
former Beverly Herb; son, James (Brenda) Lawless of Baldwinsville; daughters,
Lynne (Stephen) Dutcher of Rochester, Kelly (Robert) Giordano of Schererville,
ID, and Maureen (David) Howes of Syracuse; sisters, Jean Flagg and Helen
Sheldon, both of Rome; brother, William P. Lawless of Rome; grandchildren,
James Lawless, Kaitlyn, Megan and Kelsey Giordano, Shannon and Bradley Howes;
and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday at Holy Family Church. Friends may call Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at
the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Contributions may be
made to Fairmount Fire Department, P.O. Box 599, Camillus, NY 13031 or to Holy
Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

McNamara, Geraldine J.   
January 1, 2005 Geraldine J. McNamara, 79, of Brookfield, died on Saturday.
Funeral services Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield.
Interment in Brookfield Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday (TODAY) 3 to 6 p.m. at
the funeral home. Donations to Hospice Care of New Hartford or the Brookfield
Fire Department.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Mederios, Mary L.   
December 31, 2004 Mary L. Mederios, died December 31, 2004 in James Square
Health Center in Syracuse. Mary lived in Brewerton for most of her life. Mary
worked for Marine Midland Bank as a Record Keeper in Syracuse retiring in
1983. She was a for-mer member of the Clay Vol. Fire Department auxiliary and
a member of Clay Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors: A son, John
(Joann) Mederios of North Syracuse; a daughter, Elaine (John) Wheeler of Clay;
a brother, George Young of Brewerton; five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 10:30 a.m.
at Williams Funeral Home. Calling hours are Wednesday, January 5, from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. at 8261 South Main Street (Rt. 11) Cicero, NY. Burial will be
in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay, NY. Contributions may be made to the Clay
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Route 31, Clay, NY 13041.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Montante, Cloe Mae   
December 29, 2004 Cloe Mae Montante, infant daughter of Thomas Montante and
Jean Fatiga. Funeral services are private. No calling hours. Arrangements
entrusted to Dowdle Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Morrell, Ruth   
December 31, 2004 Ruth Morrell (Myers) passed away early Friday morning,
December 31, 2004, with her family by her side. Ruth had a long and wonderful
life, enjoying Christmas dinner this year with her children and grandchildren.
A few days later, her wish topass on quickly and peacefully was fulfilled.
Ruth was born in 1909 in Buffalo, NY, one of eight children of Emily
(Westphal) and John Myers. She graduated from Kenmore High School. She married
the love of her life, Astley ("Pat"/"Short") Francis Morrell in 1942. Although
Pat died in 1958, she kept him alive in the hearts and minds of her two young
children, Douglas and Marsha. Ruth moved to Syracuse when Pat's work
transferred him there. She lived most of her life there. In 1996 Ruth moved to
Vermont, where Ruth was lovingly cared for by her son Doug and his wife Marcia
prior to moving to nearby Brownway Residence. She is survived by her son and
his wife, Douglas and Marcia Morrell of Richmond; her daughter and her
husband, Marsha Morrell and Bob Gilhooly of Jericho, Vermont; and seven
grandchildren, Cathy, Sherri, Sean, Colleen, Meghan, Jeff and Brian. All of
her siblings, Charlotte, John, Harvey, Irving, Evelyn, Sidney and Arthur,
predeceased her. Visiting hours are 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2005,
followed by a 4 p.m. service, at the Covenant Community Church. Interment is
at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 7, at Elmlawn Cemetery in Kenmore, NY. Ruth
enjoyed nature above all else. If you wish to honor her life, please consider
donating to a charity dear to your heart, or plant a flower in the spring.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Nappa, Cynthia Lou   
December 31, 2004 Cynthia Lou Nappa, 52, died at home on Friday in Syracuse.
She had worked at St. Joseph's Hospital for the past eight years. Survived by
her daughter, Kimberly Nappa of Boston, MA; sons, Michael of Detroit,
Christopher of Syracuse; sister, Connie Kampas of Syracuse; and grandchildren,
Christopher John Nappa Jr. and Leah Nappa. Private burial services for the
family will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the SPCA. Goddard - Crandall - Shepardson Funeral Home has charge of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Nelson, Mary L. (Cook)   
January 3, 2005 Mary L. (Cook) Nelson, 66, of Syracuse, loving wife, mother,
and adored by her grandchildren, died peacefully Monday at home after a brief
illness, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in South Onondaga and resided
in Nedrow most of herlife. She was a communicant of Corpus Christi Church.
Mary dedicated her life to the nurturing and care of her family and home. She
is survived by her husband of 41 years, Sanford L. Nelson; four daughters,
Linda C. Russell (Daniel) of Texas, Deborah M. Kiehl (Harold) of Tully,
Patricia A. Amidon (Arnold Jr.) of LaFayette, Donna J. Nelson of Syracuse; two
sons, William M. Nelson (Sheila Tilden) of Texas, Joseph S. Nelson (Renee
Cousineau) of Marcellus; eight grandsons; five granddaughters; and two
great-grandsons; four brothers, Earl, Jerry, Joseph, all of Syracuse, and Dick
of Arizona. Services and burial will be private. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus,
NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

O'Connor, Georgiana M.   
January 2, 2005 Georgiana M. O'Connor, 90, died January 2, 2005. She worked
many years for the Syracuse School District, and was involved in many church
activities, including the Sacred Heart Altar & Rosary Society and the Over 50
Club. Mrs. O'Connor was predeceased by her husband, Robert and children,
Robert D. O'Connor and daughter, Rosemary (Tiny) Murphy. Surviving are a
daughter, Janet (Paul) Bozych; two sons, Terry (Kathy) O'Connor and Kevin
(Colleen) O'Connor; a daughter-in-law, Diane O'Connor; 22 grandchildren; 31
great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Services are 9 a.m.
Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church in Cicero. Burial is in St. Mary's Cemetery
in Dewitt. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be sent to the Lyons
Club. Edward J. Ryan & Son 3180 Bellevue Ave.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Spataro, Angelina   
January 3, 2005 Angelina "Angie" Spataro, 78, of 209 Murray St., Oswego, died
Monday in the Oswego Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Fulton,
the daughter of the late Mariano and Concetta (Talamo) Bonanno, and has been a
resident of Oswego since 1963. Mrs. Spataro retired from the Oswego City
School District as a Senior Account Clerk. She was a member of the CSEA Local
1000, the retired Secretaries Association, the St. Anne's Society , the Golden
Age Group, and a communicant of St. Joseph Church. She was predeceased by one
brother Anthony Bonanno. Mrs. Spataro is survived by her husband of 55 years,
Sebastian "Ben" Spataro of Oswego; one son, Anthony Spataro of Oswego; four
daughters, Therese (Paul) Watchus of Oswego, Cecily (Pete) Morrison of Oswego,
Joan (Glenn) Roberts of Canton, GA, Mary Lynn (Joe) Smith of Jacksonville, FL;
one brother, Santo Bonanno of Adams Center, NY; one sister, Marianne Cool of
Oswego; five grandchildren, Jeremy and Christina Watchus, Daniel and Angela
Roberts, and Collin Morrison; one great-grandchild, Tyler Watchus. Funeral
services will be conducted Thursday 8:15 a.m. from the Sugar and Scanlon
Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in St. Paul's
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 147
West Fourth Street, Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

St. Clair, Marlene (Vitrella)   
January 2, 2005 Marlene (Vitrella) St. Clair, age 62, of Syracuse, passed away
Sunday at her home. She was born in Troy, NY, but resided in the Syracuse area
most of her life. Marlene was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Crouse Hospital
and Upstate University Hos-pital. Her husband, Robert St. Clair died in 1976.
She is survived by a son, Dwayne (Pati) St. Clair of Clifton Park, NY; a
daughter, Lori (Gary) Lilly of Hastings, NY; four granddaughters, Ashley,
Kayla, Brittany and Megan; a sister, Joyce Gagnon of FL and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 9 a.m. in the
Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial
will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8
p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to a favorite
charity.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Stewart, James S.   
January 2, 2005 James S. "Jimmy" Stewart, 27, of Syracuse, died Sunday in
Rochester. He was a graduate of Fowler High School Class of 1995 and a
communicant of St. James Church. He was employed as a cashier at Mobil in
Rochester. He enjoyed sports, particu-larly baseball, basketball and football
and was an avid sports card collector. He was preceded in death by his father,
Steven Stewart in 1988. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Lisa Agostini-Stewart
of Syracuse; two sisters, Maria Stewart of Camillus and Christi Dishaw of
Syracuse; four brothers, Dale, Samuel, Michael and Russell Stewart, all of
Syracuse; maternal grandmother, Peggy Agostini of Syracuse; several nieces and
nephews. Services: Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home,
Syracuse, and 10 a.m. in St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina St., Syracuse.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street. Contributions: Hope for the
Bereaved or St. James Church. Please light a candle in memory of Jimmy at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

Wentworth, Helen M.   
January 3, 2005 Helen M. Wentworth, 76, of Liverpool, died Monday. Born in
Betula, PA, Mrs. Wentworth, while residing in the Buffalo area, was employed
17 years with the New York Telephone Company. She retired from P & C Foods
having worked there several years. She was a member of the Liverpool First
United Methodist Church. She is predeceased by her husband, Carl N., who died
in 2003. Mrs. Wentworth is survived by her mother, Bernice Dennis of Olean;
and her sister, Marlene E. Sullivan of Springville; several nieces and
nephews. A Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m, Thursday, January 6, 2005 at
the Maurer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m, Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at the funeral
home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made to the Liverpool
First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego St., Liverpool or to the American
Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/4/2005.

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 the 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 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 1/4/2005.