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Barden, Leo J.   
January 16, 2005 Leo J. Barden, 79, died Sunday. Served in the U.S. Marine
Corps 1942-1952. Husband of the late Theresa. Father of Dave, Tom, Mike, Bob,
Bill, Terri, Jim and Ron. Grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of 14. Brother
of Bill, Joe, Blanche and predeceased siblings. James E. Grace Funeral Home,
Inc., Buffalo, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Barry, Kathleen M. (Furgal)   
January 14, 2005 Kathleen M. Barry, 58, of Fay Lane in Minoa, died Friday at
University Hospital. She grew up in Mattydale and moved to Minoa in 1972. She
graduated from North Syracuse High School in 1964 and received an associate's
degree as a medical secre-tary from Central City Business Institute. She
worked as a secretary for several years for the Fidelity & Deposit Corp. in
Syracuse in the mid 1970's. Kathleen attended St. Margaret's RC Church in
Mattydale. She was predeceased by her father Alexander Furgal in 1997 and her
son Michael Barry in 2002. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert
C.; a son, Christopher Barry, living at home; her mother, Victoria Furgal of
Liverpool; her brother, Alexander Furgal of Pennellville; two grandchildren,
Robbie and Kristy Barry; many nieces and nephews. Services will be 8:30 a.m.
Friday at the Krueger Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9
a.m. in St. Margaret's Church, both in Mattydale. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home,
2619 Brewerton Rd. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association Syracuse Regional Chapter, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Benton, Ina A.   
January 13, 2005 Ina A. Benton, 93, of Newark, entered into rest January 13,
2005. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley and her son, Garith. She is
survived by her daughters, Jacquelyn (George) Reed of Fairfax, VA. Kathryn
(Benjamin) Poormon of Mesa, AZ; brothers, Charles (Pola) Austin from Yucaipa,
CA, and Herbert (Rosita) Austin of Newark; 15 grandchildren; several great and
great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Newark. She was a member of several clubs, and graduated
from Teacher's Training Class of 1990. Friends and family are invited to call
Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St.,
Marion, NY, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Burnett, William L.   
January 16, 2005 William L. Burnett, 86, of Cayuga, NY, died Sunday. Surviving
are his children and brother. Services Friday, 10 a.m. in the Heieck-Pelc
Funeral Home, 42 E. Genesee St., Auburn, NY. Calling hours Thursday 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: American Heart Assoc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.
Byrnes, Dorothy Agnes   
January 18, 2005 Mrs. Dorothy Agnes Byrnes, 98, of 8 Stonebridge Rd., New
Hartford, formerly of Noyes St., Utica, and Stafford Circle S., Clinton, died
Tuesday, January 18, at home. Dorothy was born December 11, 1906, the daughter
of George Francis McGowan and Katherine Frances (Doran) McGowan. On June 12,
1937, Dorothy married John A. Byrnes Jr. at St. Agnes Church, Utica. She is
survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert J. and Joanne Byrnes, New
Hartford, and Richard D. and Sheila Byrnes, Baldwinsville, NY; a daughter and
son-in-law, Marybeth and David Schwerdt, Oswego, NY; seven grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Arlene Howell, CO. Dorothy was
predeceased by her husband John, 1997; and two sons, John A. Byrnes, III, in
1961, and infant Michael Byrnes in 1951. Mrs. Byrnes' funeral will be held on
Friday, January 21, 2005, at 10:15 a.m. from Heintz Funeral Home, 1517
Whitesboro St., Utica, and 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, New
Hartford, where her Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Burial will
be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro. Calling hours at the funeral home are
Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice &
Palliative Care, Inc., in Dorothy's memory.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

DiCaprio, Angelo "Ric"   
January 15, 2005 Angelo "Ric" DiCaprio, son of the late Patsy and Theresa
DiCaprio. Navy veteran of the Korean Era. He was a member of the American
Legion, Skaneateles Falls, NY. With a degree in accounting, he was employed by
the Sun Oil Co. until they moved from Syracuse, Prestolite until they closed,
and retired from M.A. Bongiovanni Inc. in April, 2003. Surviving are Ann
Nanno, Frank DiCaprio, Rosemary MacDonald and special friend and caregiver,
Reggie Hilborne; several nieces and nephews. Calling hour is Friday from 10 to
11 a.m. with a service to follow at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St.
Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of
CNY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

DiRaddo, Gloria J.   
January 17, 2005 Gloria J. DiRaddo, 70, of Camillus, passed away Monday after
a long illness. Born in Auburn, she graduated from Auburn High School and
Crouse Irving School of Nursing in 1956. She worked as a registered nurse for
Crouse Hospi-tal from 1956 until 1996. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's
Church. She was predeceased by her husband Albert, her son Donald, and her
parents Peter and Patricia Wilzinski of Auburn. Survived by two sons, David
(Susan) of Onondaga and Daniel of Camillus; two daughters, Donna DiRaddo and
Patricia (Dan) Carbone, both of Syracuse; a brother, Robert Wilzinski; two
sisters, Marcia Delaney and Gina Wright, all of Auburn; a grandson Jarred
Carbone. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee Street,
Camillus, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Camillus. Calling hours are 4
to 7 p.m. Thursday at funeral home. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn.
Contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 401 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY
13203. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Donegan, Gertrude C.   
January 17, 2005 Gertrude C. Donegan, 91, of Stolp Ave., Syracuse, died Monday
at Rosewood Heights Nursing Home. She was born in Albany and lived in Syracuse
the past 80 years. She was a communicant of the Church of the Most Holy Rosary
and amember of their Altar & Rosary Society, Senior Club and Quilting Group.
She was secretary at Most Holy Rosary grammar school for 17 years. She was
predeceased by her husband Edward M. in 1991, her son Edward R. in 2002, and
her daughter Sarah Elise Donegan in 1950. She is survived by six daughters,
Susan D. Rose of Syracuse, Nancy D. Donigan of Constantia, Kathleen (Jim) Fram
of Tennessee, Mary Elizabeth (Frank) Ponder of Florida, Laurie (Jim) Byrne,
Debbie (Jim) Maloney, both of Syracuse; three sons Terry Donegan of Syracuse,
David (Brenda) Donegan of Pennsylvania, and Brian (Kara) Donegan of Onondaga
Hill; 34 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister Ruth Doust of
Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be offered at 10
a.m. Friday at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary. Burial St. Agnes Cemetery.
Friends may call at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Most Holy Rosary School, 1031
Bellevue Ave., Syracuse, NY 13207. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Erler Jr., Carl "Slugger"   
January 15, 2005 Carl "Slugger" Erler Jr., 50, of East Syracuse, passed away
Saturday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. He was predeceased by his father Carl
Erler Sr. and his stepsister Sharon Reinhardt. Surviving: his mother Arlene of
East Syracuse; three sisters, Joyce Wilson, Judy Usiatynski, both of East
Syracuse, and Terry Erler of Jamesville; three brothers, Charles, David, both
of Constantia, and Bruce of East Syracuse; two stepbrothers, Richard Woodruff
of Chittenango and Ted Woodruff of East Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.
Services Friday 10 a.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home, East
Syracuse. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. No calling hours. Contributions
in memory of Carl may be made to Van Duyn Home and Hospital, 4900 Broad Rd.,
Syracuse, NY 13215.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Fowler, Marie P.   
January 13, 2005 Marie P. Fowler, 91, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on
January 13, 2005. She was the wife of the late Burton C. Fowler. She is
survived by her son Burton P. Fowler, his wife Christina C. Fowler of Yardley,
PA, and her two grandchildren, Caroline F. Myers of Yardley, PA, and Marcus C.
Fowler of Washington, D.C. Marie was born in Massachusetts in 1913. She was a
Grand Master Bridge player. She loved to dance and traveled extensively with
her husband. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service Friday,
January 21, 2005, in the Wright Meeting Hall at Chandler Hall, 99 Barclay
Street, Newtown, PA, from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the George W. Fowler Scholarship Fund, George W. Fowler High School,
Guidance Department, 227 Magnolia Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Grassman Jr., William C.   
January 16, 2005 William C. Grassman Jr., 80, of Liverpool, died Sunday. Born
in Syracuse, graduated from Vocational High School, was a military policeman
during WWII and served 31 years with the Onondaga Sheriffs' Department.
William was predeceased by a brother, Richard Grassman. Surviving are his wife
of 53 years, Shirley Collard Grassman; son, William C. Grassman, III, of
Liverpool; stepdaughter, Nancy Grassman of Syracuse; sister, Lois O'Connell of
Liverpool; three grandchildren, Angel Grassman Sherpa, Kandy Grassman and Alan
John Grassman; and three great-grandchildren. Services: Memorial service
Thursday 2 p.m., Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Rt. 57,
Phoenix. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday noon to 2 p.m.
before the service. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Grevelding, Nicholas   
January 16, 2005 Nicholas "Max" Grevelding, 86, formerly of Syracuse and
Skaneateles, died Sunday at Van Allen Nursing Home, Little Falls. He was a
machinist at New Process Gear and he owned and operated a dairy farm in
Skaneateles for many years. Max is survived by a sister, Addie M. Palmer of
Liverpool, and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Thursday, 6
to 8 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street,
Syracuse. Private entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, DeWitt.
Please light a candle in memory of Max at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Heim, Marilyn P.   
January 15, 2005 Marilyn P. Heim, 64, of Manlius, passed away at home on
Saturday. She is survived by her mother Mary Downs; sons, Brian, Michael, and
Daniel; daughters, Cathleen and Chrysa; sisters, Denise Deer and Debbie
Burnside; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass
will be held on Saturday, January 22, at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception
Church of Fayetteville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

King Jr., Frederick C.   
January 17, 2005 Frederick C. King Jr., 88, of Syracuse, died January 17,
2005, at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. Native of Oswego and Syracuse resident
for many years. Graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Class of 1938, and
attended the former VocationalHigh School in 1941. Mr. King was a postal
service clerk for 30 years, retiring in 1980. Communicant of Assumption Church
and a volunteer with the Food Pantry. Supporter of the Northside C.Y.O. and
the Rescue Mission. Veteran of WWII, U.S. Army Air Force, from 1943 to 1946,
serving as an aerial engineer with the 82nd Transition Squadron. Predeceased
by his wife, Kathryn King, in 1981, and sister-in-law, Marion Leskoske King,
in 1997. Survived by one sister, Dolores A. (Jack) Zablotny of Wantagh, Long
Island; two brothers, Norbert D. King of Syracuse, Regis J. (Thelma) King of
Oldwick, NJ; several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Funeral
services are Friday at 10 a.m. at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home and 10:30
a.m. at Assumption Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are
Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Assumption
Church Food Pantry, 812 North Salina Street, Syracuse, New York 13208.
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

LaFont, Nancy McIver   
January 15, 2005 Nancy McIver LaFont, of Watsonville, California, died January
15 at the Santa Cruz Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California, after a
long courageous struggle against cancer. She was born April 1, 1950, in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, andhad lived in DeWitt several years before moving to
California. She graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 1968 and
attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. She married Dennis
LaFont in 1989 and they lived in Watsonville, California. She and her husband
ran LaFont's Antique and Estate Jewelry at the Village Fair Antiques in Aptos,
California. She is survived by her husband Dennis; her mother Jean O. Sorn of
DeWitt, NY; and her brother Colin McIver of Keaau, Hawaii. Her memorial
service will be on January 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Green Salad Grill
Restaurant in Watsonville, CA.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Lavey, Sarah M.   
January 17, 2005 Sarah M. Lavey, 87, of Aurora, NY, died Monday. Survivors:
husband, Henry J. Lavey; children, Cynthia Jones, Joseph Lavey, Michelene
Lavey, Mary L. Vitale, Keith Lavey, Jane Yoensky. Services 11 a.m. Friday in
Holy Family Church. Calling hours on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Nicpon Funeral Home, 235 State St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Murphy, Margaret L.   
January 18, 2005 Margaret L. "Marge" Murphy, 82, of Constantia, died Tuesday.
She lived in North Syracuse for 32 years and in Constantia since 1989. She was
an avid bowler and ceramics hobbyist. Her husband of 61 years, James S.
Murphy, predeceased her onJune 15, 2004. Surviving are four children, Thomas
(Linda) of Cicero, John of Vinton, VA, Craig (Kathleen) of Constantia, and
Jaime (John Kenny) Murphy of North Syracuse; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Robert, Thomas and Jack Conway, and
Betty Mortimore. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home,
215 South Main St., North Syracuse, with burial following in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Calling hours will be private. Donations may be made to The American
Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse 13220-3049.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Purdy, John M.   
January 17, 2005 John M. Purdy, 83, of Madison, NY, died Monday. Memorial
service 11 a.m. Saturday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St.,
Hamilton, NY. There will be no calling hours. Contributions: Wanderer's Rest
Humane Assoc., PO Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Richardson, Lawrence E. "Whitey"   
Richardson January 17, 2005 Lawrence "Whitey" E. Richardson, 73, of LaFayette,
passed away with his family at Community General Hospital, January 17, 2005.
He was the son of Earl and Irean Lane Richardson. Whitey was born in Havanna,
IL, graduated Havanna High School, joined the U.S. Air Force in 1948, and was
stationed in Goose Bay Labrador until 1952, married Patricia Swanka in 1953,
worked at Brockway Motors in Syracuse as a mechanic for several years, was a
member of the operating Eng. #545 for over 20 years, started his own trucking
business and was leased to WJW until he retired, was a past member of the
LaFayette Fire Department. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Swanka
Richardson; a daughter, Judy (Harrison) Homer of LaFayette; two sons, Kevin of
LaFayette, Scott of N. Syracuse; a brother, Earl Richardson of IL; a half
brother, Eddy Richardson of IL; two half sisters, Ruth Marie and Mary Lou Beck
of IL; stepmother, Wanda Richardson of IL; 10 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral
Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd., LaFayette, Rev. John Kloepfer officiating.
Spring burial at LaFayette Rural Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at the
funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions: American Cancer Society of Syracuse.
HALL FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Segal, Michael   
January 16, 2005 Michael Segal, 87, died Sunday evening at Loretto. Michael
emigrated from Russia in 1980. He was a dental technician in the Syracuse area
for more than 20 years. Michael was a veteran of WWII, and a member of Temple
Society of Concord. Survived by his wife Emma, his daughter Yelena Dubrovsky,
and his grandson Mark Frisman. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Calling hour from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral
chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. Burial will be in the Temple Society of
Concord section of Woodlawn cemetery. Contributions may be made Temple Society
of Concord. birnbaum funeral service, inc
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Shields, Rita V. Millette   
January 17, 2005 Rita V. Millette Shields, 85, of Fayetteville, died at
Loretto. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late James and Sara
McConnell Millette. She graduated from LaFayette High School and retired as a
clerical worker. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, DeWitt, and
formerly of St. Joseph's Church, LaFayette. Her husband, Edward C. died in
1996. Survivors: several cousins. Funeral services 12:30 p.m. Friday at
Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Church. Burial, St.
Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. A calling hour will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions:
Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214 or St. Joseph's
Church, 6136 Cherry Valley Turnpike, LaFayette, NY 13084. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP
Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Smith, Calvin   
January 13, 2005 Calvin Smith, 66, 325 Hudson St., Syracuse, passed away
Thursday. He was born in Mobile, Alabama. Predeceased by his mother, Hattie
Edwards and son, Ronnie. Survivors: two daughters; one son; six sisters; five
brothers. Calling hours 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Wednesday at FARONE & SON with
funeral services to follow.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

St. Pierre, Sister Theresa Bernard   
St. Pierre, CSJ January 17, 2005 Sister Theresa Bernard St. Pierre, CSJ, 79,
the former Ellen Rose St. Pierre, died on January 17, 2005, at Community
General Hospital. Sister was born in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Gaston
and Helen (Woolever) St. Pierre. She wasin her 58th year of her life as a
sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Sister Theresa Bernard was a graduate of
St. Anthony's School in Syracuse and received bachelor's and master's degrees
from the College of St. Rose, Albany. She taught in schools of the Syracuse
and Albany Dioceses, including St. Brigid's and St. Patrick's, Syracuse, and
served as principal of St. Paul's, Mechanicville, St. Anthony of Padua,
Endicott, and St. James' School, Albany. Sister also was a librarian at Bishop
Grimes High School, Syracuse. Since 1996 Sister was engaged in family
ministry, giving faith-filled support to those dearest to her. Sister Theresa
was also an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She was predeceased by a
brother, Raymond, and a sister, Rita Donigan. She is survived by her sister,
Mary St. Pierre, with whom she resided; a brother and sister-in-law, John and
Mary Ellen St. Pierre of Skaneateles; and many nieces and nephews,
grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the
Krueger Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in St.
Margaret's Church, both in Mattydale. Interment will be in Our Lady Queen of
Virgins Cemetery, Latham, NY. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of
St. Joseph Development Office, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Turunen, Harry A.   
January 18, 2005 Harry A. Turunen, 75, of Baldwinsville, died Tuesday, January
18, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Rhinebeck, NY, he worked for
Penn-Traffic (P&C Foods) in Syracuse for over 31 years, retiring in 1987. He
was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Baldwinsville American Legion
Vernice Suttle Post #113 and the Baldwinsville Rod & Gun Club. Surviving: one
brother, Pentti O. of Baldwinsville. Services: private. Burial will be in
Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4
to 6 p.m. at the Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street,
Baldwinsville.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Vaccaro, Rita Timmins   
January 17, 2005 Rita Timmins Vaccaro, 78, of Liverpool, passed away Monday.
She was born in Oneida, was a graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of
Nursing, and a communicant of St. Joseph The Worker Church. She enjoyed
bowling, sailing and square dancing. Rita is survived by her husband of 50
years, Joseph F. Vaccaro; son, Frank J. (Carol) Vaccaro and their children
Beth and Anna Vaccaro of Liverpool; daughter, Mary Ellen (Maurice) Walsh and
their children Jennifer, Michael, Emily and Alison Walsh of Shawnee, Oklahoma;
daughter Juliana (John) Ryals of Mattydale; sister, Sister Mary Josepha of the
Sisters of Mercy in Buffalo; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many
friends. A funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rita's nephew, the Rev. Michael
Carmola, at 10 a.m. on Thursday in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 1001 Tulip
St., Liverpool. Interment in Our Lady Of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours 4
to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Walton Jr., David T.   
January 17, 2005 David T. Walton Jr. of W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles, died Monday,
January 17, 2005. Born in Auburn he had retired from IBM after 28 years and
had worked for Tom Buff Construction in Skaneateles. He was a graduate of
Skaneateles HighSchool and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He
was also a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Skaneateles.
Surviving are his wife Kathryn Stafford Walton; two sons, Jeffrey of
Westernville and Vladimir of Skaneateles; two daughters, Jaime Fogarty of
Saranac Lake and Judy Peyton of Rutland, VT; his mother Aurelle Walton of
Skaneateles; five brothers; five sisters; and eight grandchildren. A funeral
Mass will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Burial
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles.
Contributions may be made to Skaneateles Fire Dept. or to SAVES. David chose
to be an organ donor. Please consider organ donation for yourself.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Willyard, Kathy   
January 17, 2005 Kathy Willyard, 53, of Manlius, passed away in her sleep on
Monday. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois. She was a member of the United
Church of Fayetteville and active in the church choir. She was a member of the
singing groups "Sweet Memories" and "Sentimental Serenade", both of which
visited the elderly in the nursing homes. Survivors: her husband of 31 years,
Charles H. of Manlius; a son, Matthew Willyard of Manlius; a daughter,
Christine Willyard of Manlius; her parents, James and Rosalie Hammerberg of
Arkansas; two sisters, Karen Walker of Illinois and Carol Routh of Arizona.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Church of Fayetteville.
Burial, Fayetteville Cemetery. Calling hours Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Newell-Fay Funeral Home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius. Contributions:
The United Church of Fayetteville Music Fund, 310 E. Genesee St.,
Fayetteville, New York 13066. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Wolff, William J.   
January 17, 2005 William J. Wolff, 80, of Liverpool and Alexandria Bay, NY,
passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Syracuse, residing, and was a
resident in Liverpool for 50 years. He was a City of Syracuse firefighter, and
foreman of the SyracuseUniversity Carpenter Shop from which he retired in
1991. An Army veteran of WWII, he served in the European Theater with the
256th Field Artillery Battalion. He was predeceased by his wife, the former
Arlene Heppeler, in 1993. William was the beloved father of Mark J. Wolff,
K.M., of Coral Gables, FL, Thomas Wolff of Simsbury, CT, Dana Wolff of
Syracuse, Susan Campolieta of Liverpool, Marybeth Grace of Dublin, OH,
Christina Wolff of Manlius, and Renee Wolff of Liverpool. Also surviving are
16 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services 9:45 a.m. Friday
at the Maurer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph The Worker Church,
1001 Tulip St., Liverpool, the Rev. Charles M. Major officiating. Burial will
be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY,
990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.

Youngs, Gloria M.   
January 17, 2005 Gloria M. Youngs, 77, of Cortland, died Monday. Services 10
a.m. Saturday at the Auburn Alliance Church, Auburn. Contributions to American
Diabetes Assoc. Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/19/2005.