OBITS: The Post-Standard 15 Jan 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Armstrong, Charles T. "Red"   
Armstrong January 12, 2005 Charles T. "Red" Armstrong, 91, of Cook Ave.,
Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Charles was a native and life resident of Syracuse. He retired in 1980 from
Consolidated Freight Company. Hewas a member of the Teamsters Local 317 and a
member of the BPOE Elks #31. Charles was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII and a
member of the Coonley-Nojaim Memorial Chapter 30, Disabled American Veterans
and the Marine Corps League. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen M. in 1993
and by his son, Thomas C. in 2002. Survivors include his daughter, Carol J.
Roberts of Syracuse; his sons, James M. of Browns Mills, NJ, and Charles T.
Jr. of Oxford, AL; his sister, Patricia Foote of Dryden; 12 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and
nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday 3 to 6 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604
Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Services will be Monday 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial, with military honors, will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.
Carter Funeral Home Inc. "Family Owned with Pride"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Babson Jr., George Low   
January 5, 2005 George Low Babson Jr., 84, a resident of St. Simon's Island,
died Wednesday, January 5, 2005. "Joe" served in the 3rd Army as a tech
sergeant in the Ordinance Corps during WWII in the ETO. Before the war, he was
part of the class of '42 at Cornell University where he lettered in hockey,
lacrosse and baseball, and was a brother in the Sigma Chi fraternity. He
became president of Babson Brothers Company in Chicago. Later he went on to
become the vice president for the Metropolitan Bank of New York and was
involved in the real estate and investment business. He was an honorary member
of Onondaga Golf and Country Club in Fayetteville, NY, past president of
"Syracuse Golf Bandits", and a member of Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort on
St. Simon's Island, where he retired with his wife Lee in 1981. Joe is
survived by his wife of 59 years, Lee Babson Smith; his children, Patricia
Babson White, George L. Babson, III and his wife Karen Freeman Babson, Barbara
Babson Doshna and her husband Walter John Doshna, and Geoffrey A.S. Babson;
his grandchildren, Alexis W. Miller, Christopher John Doshna, Nicholas Babson
Doshna and Robert James Doshna; and a great-grandchild, Alan Patrick Miller. A
memorial service was held on January 10, 2005, at the Lord of Life Lutheran
Church on St. Simon's Island. A memorial service at DeWitt Community Church
will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations
to the American Red Cross or the charity of your choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Brooks, Patricia (Rand)   
January 8, 2005 Patricia (Rand) Brooks, 78, formerly of Syracuse, died at Cook
Health Care Center in Youngstown, Arizona, late Saturday night, January 8, of
complications associated with Alzheimer's disease. Born in 1926, she was the
daughter of Herbert and Elma Rand of Onondaga Valley. Mrs. Brooks was a 1943
graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy, and had lived in the Syracuse area, on
and off, for much of her life. She was formerly employed at the Syracuse
Corinthian Club for many years, and later was executive secretary for the B.H.
Wragge Co. of New York City for several more years, before retiring to the
Syracuse area, and later to Arizona. She is survived by her husband of over 41
years, Walter E. Brooks of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Syracuse; a son, Stephen
A. Ruffalo and daughter-in-law Alice M. Ruffalo of East Syracuse; a
stepdaughter Debra Brooks of Pahrump, NV; two grandchildren, Stephen C.
Ruffalo of Syracuse and Michael A. Ruffalo of Saugerties; two
step-grandchildren, Jessie and Chris; and three great-grandchildren. There
will be no calling hours, and affairs are being managed privately by the
family in keeping with her wishes. Contributions may be made to groups
involved in the care and upkeep of Webster's Pond and the Rand Tract, or to
Alzheimer's support groups.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Chrostowski, Regina "Irene"   
Chrostowski January 13, 2005 Regina "Irene" Chrostowski, 89, of Mattydale,
passed away at home Thursday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Solvay High
School and retired from New York State Environmental Conservation Department.
She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale, and was a member of
CSCA. Survivors: a daughter, Irene C. Stearns (Ronald) of Morrisville; a son,
Ronald F. Chrostowski of Lakeport; four grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Her husband, Francis A. passed away in 1986. Services: 11
a.m. Monday at St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale. Entombment: St. Mary's
Mausoleum, DeWitt. Friends may call on the family one hour before the service
in the church vestibule. Arrangements entrusted to GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL
HOME. Contributions: in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St.
Margaret's Church, 203 Roxboro Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211 or St. Joan of Arc
Church, Morrisville, NY 13408.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Devendorf, Melvin "Sonny"   
January 13, 2005 Melvin W. "Sonny" Devendorf, 77, of 327 W. Genesee St.,
Chittenango, died Thursday in North Carolina. Mr. Devendorf was a life
resident of Chittenango. He was a graduate of SUNY Oswego and taught auto
mechanics for 20 years at the Onondaga-Madison BOCES. He previously was an
auto mechanic at the former Pats Chevrolet in Chittenango for 20 years. Mr.
Devendorf was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and later served in the Korean
Conflict with the U.S. Marines for many years. He was a scoutmaster with Boy
Scout Troop 11 in Chittenango. He attended the First Baptist Church. Surviving
are his wife of 51 years, the former Jeanne Hicks; three sons, William L.
(Dody) of Chittenango, John L. of Rochester, and Steven W. (Denise) of
Chittenango; two daughters, Pamela Glover of Chittenango and Vicki (Brian)
Gridley of East Syracuse; two sisters, Betsy (Eddie) Bemis of Chittenango and
Mary Jane (Ernie) Colvin of Morrisville; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral
Home, Chittenango. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling
hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive. G.F.
ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Fetterly, Lawrence O.   
January 13, 2005 Lawrence O. Fetterly, 88, of Oswego. Survived by his wife,
Edna; a son, Robert Fetterly; two daughters, Nancy Lieb and Jeanne Smith.
Funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 from St. Paul's Church. Friends
may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Fonda, Mary E.   
January 12, 2005 Mary E. Reynolds Fonda, 93, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at
Loretto. She was employed as a secretary in the Baldwinsville School District
for 15 years. Mary was a former member of Grace Episcopal Church in
Baldwinsville and also a former member of the Eastern Star, Rebeccas, and the
Female Charitable Society, in Baldwinsville. She was predeceased by her
husband, Kermit J. Fonda in 1999. Survivors: a daughter, Nancy Delasin of E.
Syracuse; a son, Thomas H. of Baldwinsville; five grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Falardeau Funeral Home,
Baldwinsville. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street. Contributions in Mary's memory
to Loretto, 700 E. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Fricano, Rosario (Ross)   
January 12, 2005 Rosario (Ross) Fricano, age 79, life-resident of Syracuse,
passed away Wednesday in the James Square Health and Rehabilitation Center. He
served with the US Marines in the Pacific Theatre from 1943 to 1946. He was a
member of the Loyal Or-der of the Moose, Holy Name Society at Our Lady of
Pompei Church and the West Side All Nationals Football Team. Ross was a
Traffic Manager with J.R. Clancy Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1987. He is
survived by his wife, Connie Mannino Fricano; a daughter, Sandra A.
Stanistreet of Camillus; a son, Daniel (Diane) Fricano of Syracuse; seven
grandchildren; two brothers, Jacob Fricano of Syracuse and Charles Fricano of
Ballston Spa; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will
be held on Monday 9:15 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in
St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are
Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. The Holy Name Society will
recite their ritual on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to the
Tysunami Relief Fund, c/o the American Red Cross.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Guancial, Elizabeth F.   
January 14, 2005 Elizabeth "Betsy" F. Guancial, 85, of Syracuse, died Friday
in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a life resident of Syracuse and a graduate
of Central High School. She was the daughter of Andrew and LaVanch VanRiper
Theobald. She was a lover of children, flowers and Collie dogs. She was a
former member of Brown Memorial Church and helped organize Rainbow Club. Mrs.
Guancial was employed by the Prosperity Co. and later with Chappells Dept.
Store downtown. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jerome A., who
died in 1970. Surviving is a brother, Theodore V. Theobald of Syracuse.
Services will be Sunday 2 p.m. at Welter-Price Funeral Home. Spring burial
will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo. Calling hours Sunday noon to 2 p.m.
at 2649 James St. Contributions to SPCA, 5878 East Molloy Rd., Syracuse, NY
13211.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Hoke, Arthur R.   
January 13, 2005 Arthur R. Hoke, 62, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday.
Born in Whitney Point, he graduated from Canastota High School and was a
serviceman for Raymour and Flanigan Furniture Store. He was a Boy Scout Leader
of Sacred Heart Pack #76 for many years. Survivors: his wife of 38 years,
Virginia; two daughters, Pamela Hoke of Cato and Christine Whitehouse of
Syracuse; two sons, Steven and David Hoke of Syracuse; one sister, Anita
Zimmerman of PA; three brothers, James Hoke of Munnsville, Richard Hoke and
Douglas Hoke of NC; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and a special friend,
Kathy Kowalewski. Services: 2 p.m. Monday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL
HOME. Entombment: St. Mary's Mausoleum DeWitt. Friends may call on the family
from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Jaquint, Florence C.   
January 12, 2005 Florence C. Jaquint, 83, passed away peacefully with her
family and friends by her side on Wednesday at the Francis House. A native of
Syracuse, she spent the winters in Madeira Beach, Florida, with her husband of
62 years, Patrick S. whodied in 2000. A former employee of Easy Washer and
G.E., she retired from Syracuse Savings Bank. Florence was a dedicated woman
who loved her family above all else. She was predeceased by her son Carl D.
who died in 1990. Survivors: her daughter, Pat (Bill) Duffy of Liverpool;
daughter-in-law, Linda Jaquint of East Syracuse; brothers, Donald and Jerry
Nigro of Connecticut; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dan, Elsa, Robert,
Josephine Jaquint and Theresa Maley; grandchildren, Lisa (Chris) Harding, Jim
(Sheri) Barletta, Daniel Jaquint, Kristin (Jeff) Coir, Joe (Sarah) Jaquint,
Matthew (Holly) Jaquint and Carl Jaquint; 12 great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Services: A memorial Mass will be held on Monday, 10 a.m.
at Holy Trinity Church. The family will receive friends in the gathering room
at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Francis House,
108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208 or Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St.,
Liverpool, NY 13088. The family of Florence would like to thank the Francis
House for the care and compassion they showed during her time there.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Kelly, Margaret Scott   
January 14, 2005 Margaret Scott Kelly, 88, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at
St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a life-resident of
Syracuse, Communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church, widow of William Kelly who
died in 1995 and mother of Lawrence Kelly who died in 2000. Surviving are
three daughters, Margaret (Vaughn) Tracy of Westvale, Kathleen (Gary) Spicer
of Camillus; Ann (Arthur) Ruston of Liverpool; five sons, Thomas of Camillus,
William (Kathleen) of Westvale, Richard (Kathleen) of Syracuse, John
(Patricia) of Camillus, Michael (Maria) of Syracuse; one brother, Harry Scott
of Syracuse; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services Monday 8:45
a.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. and 9:30 a.m. in
Most Holy Rosary Church. Interment: Onondaga County Veterans Memorial
Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Contributions: Our Lady
of Victory Home of Charity, 780 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218. Arrangements
by Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., Onondaga Hill.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Loos, Caroline S.   
January 13, 2005 Caroline Schill Loos, 93, formerly of Loma Ave., Syracuse,
died Thursday at Loretto Health Center. She was a life resident of Syracuse.
She was a graduate of Assumption School and attended North High School. She
worked for Solvay Processand later with Rotondo Trucking Company, retiring in
1972. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church and a member of its
Mothers Club and the Altar and Rosary Society. Her husband Edward predeceased
her in 1958. Also predeceased by her two brothers, John and Joseph Schill, and
her sister Ann Dodge. She is survived by her son Edward R. (Susan) Loos of
Camillus; a brother Richard Schill of Fort Meyers, FL; a sister Helen
Ostrowski of Warners; several nieces and nephews. Services 12:30 p.m. Monday
at Gang Memorial Chapel and 1 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home,
104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. Contributions to St. John the Baptist Church
Restoration Fund. Gang Memorial Chapel
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

McClintock, Nora J.   
January 12, 2005 Nora J. McClintock, 88, of Brookfield, died Wednesday at her
home. Graveside committal services will be held this spring in the Brookfield
Cemetery at a time to be announced. Calling hours Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at the
Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield. Donations: Hospice Care of New Hartford or
the Brookfield Fist Baptist Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Morgese, Leah Betty   
January 12, 2005 Leah E. Betty (Savage) Morgese, 74, of Syracuse, died
suddenly at her winter residence in Myrtle Beach, SC. A hairdresser, she had
managed the Cut & Curl Salon. She also was employed by LeMoyne Manor. She
loved arts and crafts, gar-dening, and cooking for her family. She is survived
by her husband, Leonard A. Morgese, Sr.; five sons, Vito M. (Ann) Morgese of
East Syracuse, Stephen A. (Anna) Morgese of Crystal Lake, IL, Leonard A.
(Rosemary) Morgese of Liverpool, Joseph P. Morgese of Lyncourt and Patrick M.
(Diane) Morgese of N. Syracuse; nine grandchildren, Kevin, Kathleen, Jay,
Leonard, Rachel, Adam, Michael, Nicholas and Matthew Morgese; three sisters,
Etta Reuter of FL, Lois Flegenheimer of Lake Pleasant, NY, and Barbara Marsh
of Long Island, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
conducted at 8:15 a.m. Monday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in
St. Daniel's Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will
be Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Muller, Patricia White   
January 13, 2005 Patricia White Muller, 44, of DeWitt, and formerly of New
York City, went to be with the Lord on Thursday after a long hard battle with
cancer. She is survived by her husband Henry (Skip) Muller, a daughter
Christa, and son Mathew, all of DeWitt; two brothers, Eugene White of Manlius
and Stephen White of NC; a sister Theresa of Ottawa, Canada. Services will be
Monday 2 p.m. at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church on Rt. 92 just west of Wood
Chuck Hill Rd., Manlius. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens,
DeWitt. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Burns-Garfield Funeral
Home, 3175 E. Genesee St. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to
Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208, or her family in her
name. For directions to the funeral home or to leave a note of condolence
please visit www.burnsgarfield.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Prouty, Harvey "Jupe"   
January 13, 2005 Harvey "Jupe" Prouty, age 74, of Liverpool, died Thursday at
Sunnyside Care Center. He was a machinist with Killian Manufacturer for 35
years retiring in 1995. Survived by three sisters, Esther Darling, Thelma
Muldoon, PatriciaGaiser; five brothers, Ross, Malcolm, Leland, Gerald, Gordon.
Funeral Services are 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2005 at the Maurer Funeral
Home. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at the
funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Raymond, Josephine   
January 13, 2005 Josephine (Potenza) Raymond, age 99, a lifelong Utican,
passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2005, with her family by her side.
Survivors: a daughter, Betty Lou Abel of Liverpool; a son-in-law, Frank L.
Inserra of Liverpool. She was pre-ceded in death by a daughter, Jeanne
Inserra. Also surviving: grandchildren, Frank A. and Linda Inserra of CO,
Steven and Cindy Inserra of Liverpool; great-grandchildren, Raz, Jennifer and
Nicolette Inserra. She was predeceased by four sisters and two brothers.
Services: Calling hours noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eannace Funeral Home,
Inc., 932 South St., Utica, NY 13501. (315)724-6714. Funeral service 2 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home. Entombment in the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at
the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations
to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Stokes, Stephanie Irene   
January 12, 2005 Stephanie Irene Stokes, 53, of Syracuse, departed this life
on Wednesday. She was born in Syracuse and was a graduate from Central
Technical High School. She was a member of Calvary Ministries, a bowler, and
formerly employed with the Syra-cuse City school district. Survivors: two
sisters, Lois Betsey (James) and Monica Days (James), all of Syracuse; seven
brothers, Clarence, Le- Roy, William, Elmer, Rodney, Jarrett (Theresa), Philip
(Mary Louise) Stokes, all of Syracuse; one aunt; a host of nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Services: Monday 11 a.m. at Calvary
Ministries, with Rev. Phillip Farley officiating. Calling hours Sunday 7 to 9
p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Tassone, Basilio N.   
January 13, 2005 Basilio N. Tassone, 92, of Jamesville, died Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Delianuova, Italy, and came to Syracuse in
1955. He was employed with Alpha-Portland Cement Co. for 22 years, retiring in
1977. He is survived by hiswife of 70 years, the former Maria Teresa Faraone;
two daughters, Domenica (Angelo) Del Brocco of E. Syracuse, Maria Paolina
Tassone of Jamesville; a daughter-in-law, Elaine Tassone of Fayetteville; four
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services
9:15 a.m. Monday at Gang Memorial Chapel, and 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church,
Jamesville. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours are Sunday 4
to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. GANG MEMORIAL
CHAPEL
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.

Wright, Roger T.   
Friday's obituary notice for Roger T. Wright, of Hastings, listed the wrong
date of death. He died on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Arrangements by DeWitt
Memorial Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/15/2005.