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Birkhead, Jane   
January 20, 2005 Jane Birkhead died January 20, 2005, at her home in Jefferson
Towers, in Syracuse, NY. She was a music educator and a singer who pursued a
career of six decades in Iowa, Oklahoma, and New York City. Ms. Birkhead
studied singing with several American teachers and with the great
Austrian/German soprano, Lotte Lehmann, and she was also coached by Fritz
Lehmann. She sang in concert and musical theater throughout the Midwest. She
was a professor of music and musical theater at the University of Iowa (Cedar
Falls) and Oklahoma (Norman). She sent her graduating students to teach at
other universities in states including Iowa, Oklahoma, Florida, California,
Colorado, and Missouri. Other students sang at theaters in New York City, and
other cities. Her greatest love was for the Lieder of Bach, Wolf, and
Schubert. She developed that love under Lehmann and passed it on to her
students. She was especially proud of them and their many accomplishments. Ms
Birkhead was born in Holden, Missouri, and was educated in the public schools
in Jefferson City, Missouri. She graduated from Christian College and the
University of Missouri with bachelor's and master's degrees. She is survived
by her brother, Guthrie S. Birkhead, Maxwell School, and three nephews,
Guthrie, Richard and Evan, and their children. Services will be private.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY
13088 and the Lotte Lehmann Foundation, 545 8th Ave., Suite 401, New York, NY
10018.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Brew Jr., Lester E.   
January 19, 2005 Lester E. Brew Jr., of Venice, FL, formerly of Auburn, died
January 19. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2005, at Brew Funeral
Home, 48 South Street, Auburn, NY. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, January 24,
at Sts. Peter & John Episcopal Church, Genesee Street, Auburn. Interment: Ford
Hill Cemetery, Auburn. Survived by one son, Lester E. Brew, III "Lee"; and his
wife, Deborah of Montezuma, NY; two daughters, Sally K. Brew of Venice, FL,
Muriel Alice Brew Doeing and her husband, Gerard of Syracuse; three
grandchildren, Elizabeth A. Doeing, Syracuse, Luke R. Doeing, Syracuse,
Jennifer S. Doeing, Syracuse; one stepgrandson, Todd J. Moore, Montezuma, NY.
Predeceased by his wife, Alice Bennett Brew.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Carno, Fenora D. (Albino)   
January 20, 2005 Fenora D. (Albino) Carno, 87, of Syracuse, passed away
Thursday at Community General Hospital. She was born in Syracuse where she was
a communicant member and volunteer of Assumption Church. She was also a member
of the Altar Rosary Society and Legion of Mary. She retired in 1980 after 32
years of service as a Bookkeeper and Secretary at both Curtis Circulation and
Kupperman & Wood Real Estate. Fenora was predeceased by her husband, James G.;
a son, James C. Carno both passed in 1982; and a grandson, John M. Fortino in
1988. She is survived by a daughter, Mary (John) Fortino of Syracuse; three
grandchildren, James L. (Cindy) Fortino, Steven J. both of Syracuse, Regina
(Robert) Fenner of Liverpool; five great-grandchildren, Marisa and John
Fortino, Michael, Victoria, and Emily Fenner, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Monday 9:45 a.m. at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m.
in Assumption Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours
will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Casey, John L.   
January 20, 2005 John L. Casey, 81, passed away Thursday at the Fahey Building
of Loretto in Syracuse. Mr. Casey was a lifelong resident of the city of
Syracuse. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's School, and served in the U.S.
Army during WWII. John worked atthe U.S. Post Office for over 30 years. As a
quality control officer, he was instrumental in developing plans for the
operation of the Taft Road Post Office in N. Syracuse. Mr. Casey was a
longtime communicant of St. Lucy's Church in Syracuse and St. Michael's Church
on Onondaga Hill. Mr. Casey is survived by his wife of 57 years, Arlene
(Morrison) Casey; two daughters, Kathleen (John) Bonner and Patricia (Robert)
Toohey; his son, John L. Casey; his brother, Thomas P. Casey; his
granddaughter, Erin Bonner; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be
held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180
Bellevue Ave., and 10 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to St. Lucy's Church, 432 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY
13204. Edward J. Ryan & Son Inc. 3180 Bellevue Ave.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Charlebois, Philip J.   
January 19, 2005 Philip J. Charlebois, 87, died on January 19, 2005. He was a
longtime resident of Syracuse. Philip was born in Ottawa, Canada to Joseph L.
and Noreen Giblin Charlebois. He was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, Michael and
Mary Giblin after hisparents' death in 1925. He was a graduate of Most Holy
Rosary School in 1936. Philip and Helen Phelan Charlebois were married for 58
years before her death in 2001. He served in the US Army during WWII and rose
to the rank of Lieutenant. For many years he was associated with Westinghouse
Corporation, serving as district manager in Syracuse, Binghamton and
Rochester. He retired from the City of Syracuse code enforcement division in
1982. He was later associated with Normoyle Real Estate as Broker and Sales
Trainer. He was an active member of Most Holy Rosary Parish. He was an
original member of the Oxford Street Sandwich Project, Senior Citizens and
volunteered at Most Holy Rosary School. He was predeceased by his sister,
Maureen Giblin Klementoski; brothers, Michael Giblin and Joseph, Gerald,
Cicil, Brendan and Vincent Charlebois. Surviving are three daughters, Sister
Helen Ann (Theresa) Charlebois, IHM, of Syracuse, Mary C. (James) Gonnella of
Baldwinsville, Noreen (David) McIntyre of Rochester; three sons, Philip J.
(Patricia) Charlebois, Jr. and Brendan James Charlebois of Syracuse and Edward
A. (Julie) Charlebois of Tolland, CT; 13 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tim (Margie) Giblin of Baldwinsville and
Philip Giblin of Central Square. A sister-in-law, Joan Charlebois of Ottawa;
several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins. Services
will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. and
10 a.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, Roberts Ave. Burial will be in St. Agnes
Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Philip and Helen Phelan Charlebois
Scholarship Fund at Most Holy Rosary School, 1034 Bellevue Ave., Syracuse, NY
13207. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Charles, Gertrude   
January 20, 2005 Gertrude S. Charles, 82, of The Boyle Center, Auburn, died
January 20, 2005. Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cheche
Funeral Home. Services 9:30 a.m. Monday in Saint Mary's Church. Burial in
Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Coleman, Josiah L.   
January 19, 2005 Josiah L. Coleman, 87, of Syracuse, died January 19, 2005. He
is survived by his son Jay (Gayle) Coleman and three grandchildren, Jay, David
and Phillip. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005, at the
Palmisano Funeral Home, Inc., in Geneva, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Collins, Lester R.   
January 20, 2005 Lester R. Collins, 73, of Brewerton, died Thursday, January
20, 2005. He had worked at Carrier Corp., East Syracuse for 38 years. He was a
Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader for many years. He was past master of Ft.
Brewerton Lodge #256,F&AM and belonged to many Masonic organizations,
including Royal Arch-Commandery, Royal & Select Masters, Tigris Shrine Motor
Patrol. Lester was also past patron of Ft. Brewerton O.E.S., Boni Fide
Hiawatha Solvay, OES and Amerath. He was trustee of the Brewerton United
Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Sally Reistrom Collins;
two sons, Wayne (Cheryl) of Liverpool and Brian (Carol) of Virginia; a
granddaughter, Caitrin; a grandson, Benjamin; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2005, at the Watson
Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So Main St., Central Square, with burial in Pine
Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at
the funeral home. OES service will be Sunday at 4 p.m. and the Masonice
service will be at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Brewerton United
Methodist Church, 5395 Orangeport Rd., Brewerton, NY 13029.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Cummings, Vivian H.   
January 20, 2005 Vivian H. Cummings, age 82, of Syracuse, NY, passed
peacefully Thursday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital, Syracuse, NY, with her family
at her side. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, she worked at local restaurants,
finally retiring in 1989 fromCrouse Irving Hospital. Vivian was an all-star
pitcher for the Crouse Hinds women's softball team, going to the state
championship and the nationals in Arizona. She bowled with her daughter at
Erie Blvd. for many years. She is survived by two daughters, Carol and Robert
Lincoln of Mattydale, NY, Shari Emeling of Syracuse, NY; one son, George and
Margaret Barnard of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Mary Cummings of Syracuse, NY;
one brother, Robert Cummings of Syracuse, NY; 11 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at
Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, Inc., 209 North Main Street (Route 11),
North Syracuse, NY. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Hospice of CNY or
Van Duyn in her name. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Fero, Thomas J.   
January 20, 2005 Thomas J. Fero, 61, of Camillus, died Thursday. He was born
in Syracuse and lived in Camillus since 1968. Tom served as Camillus First
Ward Town Cuncilman for 5-1/2 years. He served in the U.S. Army Airborne
Division from 1962 to1965. Tom also served the New York State Police for 27
years, retiring as a Zone Sergeant in 1993. He was vice-president of the
Camillus West Homeowners Association. He was a member of the VFW Knifetown
Post #1540, Camillus Rod & Gun Club and the Association of Former NYS
Troopers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Surviving are his wife of 38 years, the former Yolanda Mastrogiovanni; mother,
Josephine Fero of Syracuse; daughters, Renee (Rudy) Simmons of New Platz and
Lisa (John) Bloom of Camillus; brothers, John (Barb) Fero of Syracuse and
James (Jeanne) Fero of Chittenango; sister, Marguerite (Richard) Montross of
Chittenango; grandsons, Thomas, Christopher and Matthew; granddaughter,
Mikayla and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son, Thomas,
Jr., in 1990. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church
where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 8
p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Burial will
be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be made to Francis House,
Ronald McDonald House, Hope for Bereaved or St. Joseph's Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Gundy, Janet P.   
January 18, 2005 Janet P. Gundy, 87, died Tuesday, January 18, 2005. She was
born in Syracuse, NY, had lived in Sacramento, CA and Tuscaloosa, AL and moved
to Tallahassee in October 2004. She received her B.A. from Syracuse University
in 1937 and taught high school English in New York State and California. A
beloved wife and mother, she was an avid reader and world traveler. Survivors
include two daughters, Susan A. Clarke ( Gary) of Tallahassee and Barbara
Gundy (Gary Paudler) of Summerland, CA; sister-in-law, Sandra Prime of
Birmingham, AL; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Ostrowski, Jeff Clarke, Sarah
Stuart and John Clarke; three great-granddaughters, Alexis, Isabel and Katie.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Howard B. Gundy; a son,
Chuck Gundy; granddaughter, Ashley Coleman; and a brother, Bill Prime. A
Memorial Mass was held 3 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2005 in Good Shepherd
Catholic Church, Tallahassee, FL. Memorials may be made to Syracuse University
School of Social Work, Dean Howard B. Gundy Endowment Graduate Scholarship
Fund, C/o Development Office Syracuse University, 820 Comstock Avenue,
Syracuse, NY 13244-4170. Arrangements by Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 700
Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Kufhta, Paul J.   
January 20, 2005 Paul J. Kufhta, 76, resident of Liverpool, since 1956, died
Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. Born in Auburn, he
retired in 1991 after 34 years employment with General Electric. He was a
communicant of Christ The KingChurch, an Army Veteran of WWII he was a member
of VFW Post #7290. Paul is survived by his wife of 55 years, Audrey L. Murphy
Kufhta; sons, Paul J., Jr. of North Carolina, John W. of Chittenango, James G.
of Alaska; daughter, Maryann T. Hendricks of Liverpool; five grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews in Auburn. Funeral Service 9:15 a.m. Monday at
the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners and 10 a.m. in Christ The King Church,
Liverpool. Burial in Our Lady Of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours 2 to 5
p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 3541 Rt. 31 Baldwinsville. Contributions may
be made to Exceptional Family Resources, 1065 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Lindo, Richard J.   
November 21, 2004 Richard J. Lindo, 86, of Palm Harbor, died on November 21,
2004 at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in
Panama City, Republic of Panama. He spent his formative years in New York City
and attended Choate School graduating in 1936. He was also a graduate of
Cornell University with a degree in Engineering. He was a highly decorated
officer of WWII and served in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1970 when he
retired with the rank of Colonel. He also developed one of the first discount
retail building supply material companies in the Northeast, Minfelt Wholesale
and Stelican Kash & Karry, in Mattydale, Rochester and Watertown, NY. He is
survived by his wife of 42 years, Jacqueline Fidanque Lindo of Palm Harbor,
and by the children of his marriage to Sharon Griffin Lindo (deceased):
Richard, Jr. (Toby) of Chicago, Stephen of Montclair, NJ, Candace Sanchez of
Palm Harbor, and Lisa Story of Tarpon Springs, FL. Also surviving are his
stepchildren, Roger Lindo, Andrew Lindo and Victoria Kemish; 13 grandchildren;
and his sister, Elaine Halle. A memorial service was held at the home of his
daughter, Candace on November 27. A burial service will be held at Arlington
National Cemetery on April 1.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Medjuck, Mayme   
January 20, 2005 Mayme Medjuck, formerly of Syracuse, died Thursday in
Rockville, MD. Mayme was a member of Congregation Young Israel-Shaarei Torah.
Her husband, Archibald, died in 1988. Survived by her daughters, Sherine
Levine, Hedda Silverman and Gail Loonin; her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Birnbaum
Funeral Chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. birnbaum funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Melucci Sr., Ottavio   
January 20, 2005 Ottavio Melucci Sr., 65, of Hannibal, died Thursday. Calling
hours 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Friendship Room at the Fulton Alliance
Church followed by memorial services in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Sugar
Funeral Home, Inc. 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton has care of the arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Miller, Nellie I.   
January 21, 2005 Nellie I. Miller, 88, of Syracuse, died Friday in James
Square Nursing Home. She is predeceased by her husband, Wells H., he died in
1965. Surviving are daughters, Martha Englis of Missouri, Mrs. P.D. Gardinier
of Canastota; sons, John Miller of Canastota and Robin Miller; eight
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be Sunday 7 p.m. at
Welter-Price Funeral Home. Burial Pine Plains Cemetery, N. Manlius. Callling
hour 6 to 7 p.m. prior to service at 2649 James St. Whelter-Price Funeral
Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Mitchell Jr., C. Leslie   
January 21, 2005 C. Leslie Mitchell Jr., 59, of Oneida, died Friday, January
21, 2005. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday from New Beginnings
Church, Wampsville. Interment will be made in Foxwood Memorial Park,
Ogdensburg. Calling hours are Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. at Campbell-Dean Funeral
Home, Inc., Oneida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Niciu, Constantin "Coasty"   
Niciu January 20, 2005 Constantin "Coasty" Niciu, 73, passed away January 20,
2005, at Sunset Nursing Home, Boonville, NY. He was born August 2, 1931, in
Osceola, NY, a son of Andron and Elena Anghelache Niciu, and was educated in
the Osceola and Camden Schools. Coasty served with the U.S. Navy during the
Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Arthur S. Moran American Legion Post
#66, a Charter Member of the Redfield Fire Department, a member and Past
President of the Osceola Rod and Gun Club and was also a member of the Mud
Flats Chapter I.O.O.B. In 1958, he married Virginia Audus; they had four
children. In 1981, he married Gala (Gail) Ranger in Osceola. Coasty retired
from the Camden Wire Co. as a Strander. He also worked as an independent
contractor for many years. Coasty could fix anything. He loved to fish and
play pitch. He was a kind, generous man who was always willing to help when
needed. He is survived by his wife, Gail; two sons, Ben and Benita Niciu,
Camden, NY, Scott and Marilyn Niciu, Ashtabula, OH; a daughter, Velda and
Chris Willson, Osceola, NY; a granddaughter, Carrie, Osceola, NY; a sister,
Iliana Niciu, Osceola, NY; two brothers, Victor and Maretta Niciu, Washington
Court House, OH, Mihai and Esther Niciu, Ashtabula, OH, and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Beth, and three brothers, Olimpian,
Andron, Jr. and George. Graveside services will be held in the spring at
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden, NY, under the direction of the LaRobardiere
Funeral Home, Inc., Camden, NY. There are no calling hours. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders
Association, 245 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY 13501.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Nicotra, Alfio   
January 20, 2005 Alfio Nicotra, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Alfio was born in Rochester and had lived in Syracuse since
1952. He retired from Syracuse China in 1984 after 32 years. Mr. Nicotra was a
communicantof St. Margaret's Church, a Veteran of WWII Italian Army and a
P.O.W. in Germany. Survivors: His wife of 47 years, Carmela R. Sindoni
Nicotra; daughters, Mary (Doug) Barton, Carmella A. Nicotra and Phillis J.
Nicotra all of Syracuse; brothers, Gerardo (Mary) Nicotra of Liverpool and
Salvatore (Moretta) Nicotra of Italy; one grandson, Jeremy Barton and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday 10:30 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 11
a.m in St. Margaret's Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours
Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to ARC of
Onondaga County, 600 S. Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Parker, Cheryl A.   
January 20, 2005 Cheryl A. Parker, 44, of Oswego. Survived by her husband,
Joseph; her mother, Catherine Durval; three brothers, Charles, Samuel and
Joseph Durval; and a sister, Sara Nelson. Funeral service 9 a.m. Monday from
St. Joseph's Church. No calling hours. Arrangements entrusted to Dowdle
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Parker, Namoi M.   
January 20, 2005 Namoi M. Parker, 82, of 3 Charles Street, Ilion, passed away
Thursday, January 20, 2005 at St. Luke's Medical Center. She was born March
24, 1922 in Mohawk the daughter of the late Fredrick and Martha Spurr Jackson,
and was a graduate of Mohawk School. On February 11, 1947 she married Richard
Parker in Mohawk. He passed away August 9, 1995. Mrs. Parker was employed as a
clerk with the W.T. Grant Co. in Ilion until her retirement. Mrs. Parker was a
member of the Mohawk United Methodist Church and was active in the church.
Mrs. Parker is survived by a son, Kenneth R. Parker of Ilion; two daughters
and a son-in-law, Nancy Geer of Rotterdam, Marilyn and Timothy Stalloch of
Cicero; a brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Fred and Alice Jackson of Camden;
one sister and a brother-in-law, Esther Miller of Mohawk, and Lewis Innes of
Herkimer; four grandchildren, Jeff and Cory Geer, Marc and Rebecca Geer, Eric
and Gisella Stalloch, Elaine and Jon Morgan; one great-granddaughter, Lydia
Morgan, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Parker will
be held on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 1 p.m. from the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral
Home, 100 Otsego Street, Ilion with Rev. Fred Jackson officiating. Interment
will be in the Mohawk Cemetery in the spring. Friends may call Saturday,
January 22, 2005 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home. Friends
are asked to consider memorials to the Central New York Parkinson Support
Group, 705 Ronald Ave., Herkimer, NY 13350 or the Arthritis Foundation, 5858
E. Malloy Road, Syracuse, NY 13211 in Naomi's memory. Envelops will be
available at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Politi, Angeline B.   
January 21, 2005 Mrs. Angeline B. Politi, 90, died Friday at home. She was a
life resident of Syracuse. Mrs. Politi was a receptionist for Dr. Richard K.
Sheehan for 30 years. Communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. Her husband,
Michele A. Politi, died in 1975. Surviving are daughters, Antoinette Sheehan
and Laura Bongiovanni, both of Fayetteville; a brother, Anthony Barbetta of
Rochester; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be
Monday at 10 a.m. at Welter-Price Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Blessed
Sacrament Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday 2 to 5
p.m. at 2649 James St. Contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Central
NY Chapter, 913 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088. Welter-Price Funeral
Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Porter, Mary B.   
January 20, 2005 Mary B. Porter, 73, of Tully, passed away Thursday at
Community General Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Tully. Widow of
Robert Porter who died 2000. Retired from NY Telephone Co. Survived by three
daughters, Nancy Porter and Kim Young, both of Tully, and Julie Gae (Keith)
Jaco of Miss.; one son, Jason (Tina) Porter of Homer; one brother, Robert
Banner of Montana; six grandchildren, Derek Young, Daron and Seth Reinsager,
Tyler Jaco, Allyson and Meagan Porter; her beloved pet, Hawkeye. Friends may
call at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully, on Sunday from 2 to 5
p.m. Contributions to Tully Ambulance Co.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Reed, Alvin L.   
January 19, 2005 Alvin L. Reed, 62, of Martville, died Wednesday, January 19,
2005, at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. Born in Syracuse, he had lived in
Fulton before moving to Martville almost two years ago. He was a Vietnam War
Army veteran and had been a mechanic at D & T Motors, Hastings. He had also
worked at the Eckerd Warehouse in Liverpool. Surviving are his wife,
Charlotte; three daughters, Michele Reed, Colleen Stout and Roberta Reed; a
son, Michael Reed; two stepdaughters, Elisha Hull and Angela Shetler; four
stepsons, Charles and Carl Reichel, Elijah Hull and Douglas Shetler; 10
grandchildren; and a brother, Herbert Reed of Philadelphia, PA. Services will
be 7 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2005, at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So.
Main St., Central Square, with spring burial in Bethel Cemetery. Calling hours
will be 5 to 7 p.m. before the service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Rice, Lucille M.   
January 20, 2005 Lucille M. Rice, 79, of Camillus, died Thursday at home. Born
in Syracuse, she lived in Camillus for 48 years. Lucille was a homemaker and
past leader of the Camp Fire Girls. She was also a communicant of Holy Family
Church. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Harold; children, Joanne Harvey
of Merrimack, NH, Harold R. of N. Hampton, MA, John M. of Bedford, NH and Mary
Curry of Camillus; sister, Marian Sampo of Syracuse; four grandsons; one
granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 12:30 p.m.
Monday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus and at 1 p.m.
in Holy Family Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Relatives and
friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be
in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. Contributions may be made to Hospice of
Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Romano, Mark D.   
January 15, 2005 Mark D. Romano, 47, of Westvale, passed away on Saturday
after a long battle with a heart disease. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, he
graduated from Syracuse University School of Law and was a self-employed
attorney, practic-ing all aspects of law. Mr. Romano served his country as a
Quartermaster & Chaplain in the U.S. Navy, where he received several
meritorious medals for outstanding achievement. Predeceased by his father,
Joseph N. Romano Jr. who passed away October 12, 2004. Survivors: his loving
mother, Rose Caramella Romano; sister, Susan (Mark) LaFaver; godson and
nephew, TJ Widas; two nieces, Nichole and Mary; many aunts, uncles and
cousins. Funeral services Monday 9 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10 a.m. in Holy
Family Church. Burial in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Calling hours Sunday 2 to 5
p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.

Sischo, Robert H.   
January 19, 2005 Robert H. Sischo, 66, 30 Wardwell St., Adams, retired
Watertown School District math teacher, died Wednesday in Watertown. Survived
by three sons, David R., Rodman, Brian C., Syracuse, and Kevin F.,
Guilderland; two sisters, Mrs. Ron (Judy) Newton, Adams, and Mrs. Larry
(Cathy) Hudnall, Russellville, Arkansas. He was predeceased by his wife,
Frances in June of 2004. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the
Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, 7883, Rte 289, Belleville, NY. Funeral
service will be 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Adams
Free Library, 2 No. Main St., Adams, NY 13605 or the South Jefferson Little
League, c/o Al Oatman, PO Box 18, Adams Center, NY 13606.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/22/2005.