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Bara, Edward Joseph   
January 27, 2005 Edward Joseph Bara, 74 of Tully, passed away peacefully
Thursday at Iroquois nursing home. Ed was a communicant of the Basilica of the
Sacred Heart and a member of the I.J. Paderewski choir. He was also a member
of the Syracuse Polish Home.Ed was a chemist employed 30 years at Bristol
Myers Squibb and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Ed is survived by
his companion of 21 years, Jadwiga Kaminski of Tully; three daughters, Anne
(Jeff) Rapp of South Easton, MA, Susan (Steven) Woulfe of Woodbury, MN; and
Kathy (Ken) Winfrey of Gainesville, FL; four grandchildren, Andrew, David,
Valerie and Jake; brother, Joseph Bara of Yorkville. Ed is also survived by
his stepchildren, Elizabeth (Robert) Knowles of Jamesville, Barbara (Bobby)
Taskey of Erieville, Yolanda Brzostowski of LaFayette and Andrew Kaminski of
Chicago; also survived by 10 stepgrandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at
Hollis Funeral Home and 10:45 a.m. at The Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Calling Hours: Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 W. Genesee St.,
Syracuse. Burial: Ss. Stanislaw and Casimir Cemetery, Whitesboro.
Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Roof Fund, 927 Park Avenue,
Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Bathke, Alanson H.   
January 23, 2005 Alanson H. Bathke, 75, formerly of Chittenango, died Sunday
in El Cajon, CA. Born in Canastota, Mr. Bathke was a resident of Chittenango
22 years, moving to California 53 years ago. He was employed as a carpenter.
Mr. Bathke was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was predeceased by
his wife Helen. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Thomas of Egnan, Colorado;
a sister, Betty Bathke of North Chittenango; and several cousins. Funeral
services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango.
Spring burial will be in the Fyler Cemetery. A calling hour will be 1 to 2
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 1/29/2005.

Burns, Rita LaPage   
January 26, 2005 Rita LaPage Burns, age 86, of Zephyrhills, FL, former
Syracuse resident, died Wednesday in Pennellville. Rita was an officer with
Syracuse Savings Bank for over 40 years. She was involved in numerous
activities in Syracuse and her Betmar com-munity in Florida. She was
predeceased by her first husband of 47 years, Ernest F. LaPage, in 1986,
second husband of 17 years, Kenneth J. Burns, in 2004, and son Ernest P.
LaPage in 1992. Rita is survived by her sister, Ann Denise Stone of Utica;
daughter-in-law, Maryann LaPage of Zephyrhills, FL; stepdaughters, Karen
Heagle of Mattydale, Mari Burns of Pennellville; stepson, Steven Burns of
Clay; grandchildren, Kathryn Rittorno of Ocoee, FL, Suzann LaPage of
Springfield, MI, Karolyn LaPage Watz of Merritt Island, FL, Gary LaPage of
Orlando, FL; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a
great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service
9:30 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church, Cicero. Burial in St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Maurer Funeral Home
Moyers Corners, 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to
Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Case, Audrey   
January 27, 2005 Audrey Case of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, January
27, 2005, after 18 months of excellent care at The Crossings in Minoa. She was
born in Toledo, Ohio, September 5, 1924, the daughter of Fred and Erma Ager
and had been a residentof Fayetteville for the past 75 years. She was a former
employee of Manlius Publishing. Audrey leaves behind her husband of 52 years,
Jay Glenn Case; her daughters, Pamela L. Bender (Malcolm) of Fayetteville,
Sandra Lee of Harrisburg, PA; grandchildren, Holly Kramer and Edward Bender of
Cleveland Heights, OH, Jason Bender of Rochester, Kristi and Allyson Lee of
Harrisburg; her sisters, Carol Witten of Chittenango and Sharon Grome of
Weedsport; three brothers, Thomas and James Ager of Minoa and Gerald Ager of
Sherrill. A celebration of Audrey's life will take place at 2 p.m. Monday at
the Eastern Hills Bible Church, Enders Road, in Manlius. The family will
receive friends following the service in the church hall. Burial will be in
Fayetteville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Crossings Nursing Home
and Rehabilitation Center Residents Council, 217 East Ave., Minoa, NY 13116.
Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Casler, Alice   
January 26, 2005 Alice V. Casler, 88, cherished resident of Rosewood Heights,
Syracuse, died at home. A native of Minoa, she graduated from Percy Hughes
School. Alice was a former communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and an
active member of the AnaketusClub. Her sisters, Norma Hughes and Ruth Thomas,
predeceased her. Survivors: her nieces, Barbara (Bill) Gouldthorpe of
Fayetteville and Pat Wickens of Syracuse; two brothers, Ed (June) Casler of
Hamburg and Jack (Virginia) Casler of Syracuse; a godson, Patrick White of
Fayetteville; and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 8:45 a.m.
Monday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church,
DeWitt. Burial, Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours will be 1 to 4
p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
Contributions: Rosewood Heights, 3rd floor, 614 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY
13210. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Castle, Marlene A.   
January 24, 2005 Marlene A. Castle, 69, of New Port Richey, FL, and formerly
of Syracuse, passed away Monday at her home in New Port Richey, FL. Born in
Syracuse, she graduated from Valley High School and was a homemaker. She
taughtCatholic Children's Development in Syracuse and Middletown, NJ, and was
a life member of the Calvary Club. Survivors: her husband of 21 years, Robert;
a son, David Hudson of Exeter, NH; a stepdaughter, Sandra Newvine of Syracuse;
two stepsons, Michael Castle of Cazenovia and Richard Castle of Syracuse; a
sister, Doreen Eden of Albuquerque, NM; a brother, William Hollenbeck of
Wyckoff, NJ; and 10 grandchildren. Services 9 a.m. Monday at the
GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus. Interment, Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call
on the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St.
Contributions may be made to Hernado-Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd.,
Hudson, FL.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Czarnecki, Francis "Frank"   
J. Czarnecki January 27, 2005 Francis "Frank" J. Czarnecki, 62, of East
Syracuse, died Thursday at home. He had resided in Central New York his whole
life. He retired from Carrier Corp. after 37 years. He was a communicant of
St. Matthew's Church in East Syracuse. Hewas an American Red Cross blood donor
donating 155 units. He enjoyed spending time on the St. Lawrence with family.
He had worked part-time at the Collamer Cemetery. He was a Navy veteran.
Member of American Legion Pulaski Post 1650. Surviving his wife of 41 years,
Noreen; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Jeanneen and Mark Bellows of
Pittsburgh, PA, Patricia and Edward Cesta of Central Square; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Michael and Tina of Syracuse, Kenneth and Sherry of
Canastota; grandchildren, Amanda, Alex, Andrew, Isaac, Rylie, Grant, Abram and
Camryn; two sisters, Phyllis Reaume and Dorothy Kolb; two brothers, Kenneth
and Charles; several nieces and nephews. Due to renovations at St. Matthew's,
funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Most Holy Rosary Church in
Syracuse. Spring burial Collamer Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. at
Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
Contributions to American Red Cross, 220 Herald Pl., Syracuse, NY 13202 or
American Heart Association, PO Box 3049 Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Dickson, Myrtle L.   
January 27, 2005 Myrtle was born in Eastwood May 1, 1907. She attended school
there and graduated in 1923. She attended business school and worked for an
insurance company until she met and married Frank Dickson at Eastwood
Methodist Church onAugust 30, 1930. Frank and Myrtle moved to Cicero in 1931.
They started a flower business and during WW II they switched to vegetables
and animals. They had a vegetable and fruit stand for over 50 years. Myrtle
drove school bus for 20 years for the North Syracuse School District and was
loved and admired by the thousands of school children she drove to and from
school. She was a lifelong member of Cicero United Methodist Church. Myrtle
was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1985; by her son, Harold (Joe) in
2004; and by her granddaughter Deborah. Myrtle is survived by her son Richard
and his wife Lois; seven grandchildren, Joseph Dickson, Kathleen Dolbear,
Lorieanne Byers, Jacqueline Santimaw, Deniese Smith, Christine Dygert and
Harold Dickson. She leaves 22 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Shirley Reese. Myrtle was a precious
soul who influenced many people, loved all and was loved by all. She is now
with her eternal savior. God bless Myrtle for herself and all of the wonderful
memories she leaves with each of us. Services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at
Fergerson Funeral Home with spring burial in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling
hours are today from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street,
North Syracuse. Donations may be made to Cicero United Methodist Church, PO
Box 1087, Cicero 13039-1087.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Doria, James R.   
January 27, 2005 James R. Doria, 75, of Pulaski, died Thursday, January 27,
2005 at his home. Born in Syracuse, he had lived in Pulaski for 48 years. He
was a carpenter for 50 years working for Clifford Hilton in Pulaski and
previously for Bill Ennis and Phil Kline. Surviving are his wife of 49 years,
Eleanor Johnson Doria; four daughters, Bonnie McNabb of Williamstown, Diane
Paradis of Liverpool, Terry Bush and Wendy Smith, both of Pulaski; two
sisters, Patricia Petit of Caughdenoy and Joyce Campbell of Brewerton; three
brothers, Kenneth of Central Square, Edward of Phoenix, and Francis of Tempe,
Arizona; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be 8
p.m., Monday, January 31, 2005 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main
St., Central Square with spring burial in West Monroe Cemetery. Calling hours
will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday before the service. Contributions may be made to
NOCA Ambulance, PO Box 113, Pulaski, NY 13142 or to the Altmar Defiance Fire
Department, Altmar, NY 13302.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Ducey, Edna P.   
January 28, 2005 Edna P. Ducey, 57, of 26 Driftwood Lane, Sylvan Beach, died
Friday at her home, following a lengthy illness. She had worked as a
Production Systems Auditor for Diemolding Corporation in Canastota, for 31
years, until 2001. Edna had been a member of UAW Local 1060 in Syracuse. She
had been a board member and held various positions including President. Edna
was predeceased by a brother, Edward L. VanValkenburgh; and a sister, Cathy
VanValkenburgh. Survivors: A son, William O. Ducey, Jr., and his fiancee,
Wendy Lightaul of Verona; her former husband, close friend and companion,
William O. Ducey, Sr. of Cazenovia; three brothers and sisters-in-law, K.C.
and Coni Bradley of Great Bend, KS, Len and Tina VanValkenburgh of Sumter, SC,
Kenneth and Nora VanValkenburgh of Canastota; a sister, Lorinda VanValkenburgh
of Canastota; two half-brothers, Donald and Beatrice VanValkenburgh of
Knoxboro, and Harry, Jr. and Rita VanValkenburgh, in North Carolina; one half
sister, Pearl Twiss of Cincinnatus; five grandchildren; one great-grandson;
several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and her best friend and
companion, her dog, Buddy Lee. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at
the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. The Rev. Thomas G. Burgess of
the Hope Christian Fellowship, Canastota, will officiate. Burial, Lenox Rural
Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours, Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home, 201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: American Cancer Society,
6725 Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057, or Wanderers' Rest
Humane Assn., Inc., PO Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL
HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Dutton, Joyce T.   
January 28, 2005 Joyce T. Dutton, 77, formerly of Oneida, died Friday in her
home at Simeon-Dewitt Apartments in Oswego. Surviving are a daughter, Barb
Bidwell of Camden; a son, Bill (Karen) Reeser of Oswego; and two
grandchildren, Kyle and Monique Reeser of Oswego. Services will be private.
Contributions can be made to the Friends of Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102,
Oswego, NY 13126. Arrangements in care of the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Jones, Elizabeth R.   
January 27, 2005 Elizabeth R. "Betty" "Liz" Jones, 86, of the Onondaga Nation
died Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a member of
the Turtle Clan of the Oneida Indian Nation. She retired in 1994 after 30
years at Abajian Cleanerswhere she was a silk finisher. She enjoyed work and
her family. She is survived by three daughters, Roxanne (Burt) Hatter of
Phoenix, Roberta Webster of Syracuse and Bonnie (Charles) Kristianovich of
Syracuse; one son, Jack Jones of Verona; one sister, Irene Greene of Oneida;
one brother, Art Jones of Nedrow; 13 grandchildren, Rhonda, Gordon Jr., Jason,
Shannon, Joseph, Aaron, Stacie, Leslie, Kerry, Brandon, Jack Jr., Adelina and
Davey; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at
the family home, Route 11A, Box 298, Onondaga Nation. Services will be Sunday,
11 a.m. in the home. Burial will be in the Onondaga Nation Cemetery. Please
light a candle in memory of Liz at www.ballweg-lunsford.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

LaPorte, Delia M.   
January 26, 2005 Delia M. LaPorte, 88, of Barker Hill Rd., Jamesville, passed
away Wednesday at Vivian Teal Howard RHCF, Syracuse. She was born in Potsdam
and had been the resident manager at Towers Apartments in Syracuse. Surviving
are her sister, Agnes Haaf of Homer; and several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband, William. Services: Monday at 11 a.m. at St.
Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5013 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Burial St. Mary's
Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.


Menickelli, Grace   
January 27, 2005 Grace Medico Menickelli, 91, of North Syracuse, passed away
Thursday at Van Duyn. She was born in Syracuse and a life resident of the
Syracuse area. Grace retired from Muench Kreuzer Candle Factory after 50 years
and was a communicantof St. Rose of Lima Church. Survivors: her husband of 53
years, Peter; daughter, Frances Bryan of Yorktown Heights; brother, Michael
Medico of Florida; sister, Mary Conzelmann of Baldwinsville; grandchildren,
Glenn Bryan and Kathy Eginton; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services
Monday 9:15 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church.
Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours Saturday 4 to 6 p.m. and Sunday 3
to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Robinson, Norman   
January 27, 2005 Norman Robinson, age 76, of 27 Forest Drive, Pulaski, died
Thursday at her home. She was born in Union Springs on November 6, 1928, the
daughter of William and Elizabeth Weaver Walter. She resided in Altmar for
most of her life moving to Pulaski in 1999. She married William "Mer" Robinson
on November 17, 1945; he died on June 21, 1993. She was a member of the
Russell Tryon Post #1535 American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons,
Kerry W. and Robby W. of Altmar; three daughters, Janis N. Radley of Altmar,
Gail L. Allen of Franklinton, NC, Judy A. Pelow of Pulaski; five sisters,
Lorraine Shutter of Union Springs, Wilma Alnutt of Ithaca, Lucille Mack of
Port Byron, Alice Smith and Mina Salbage both of Auburn; one brother, David
Walter of Union Springs; 14 grandchildren; 33 grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park
Street, Pulaski with spring burial in Riverside Cemetery, Altmar. Calling
hours will be held on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations
may be made to Volunteers of Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102 Oswego, NY
13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Serby, Anna W.   
January 28, 2005 Anna W. Serby, former resident of Syracuse, died Friday in
Canton, MA. where she had been a resident for the past 12 years. Mrs. Serby
was a graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in Accounting. She was a
member of Temple Adath Yeshurun. Mrs. Serby was predeceased by her husband,
Dr. Jesse L. Serby in 1994. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn
Weinstein, and Naomi Mormol; a son, Dr. Charles Serby; and a sister, Evelyn
Lanson; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. There will be
no calling hours. Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may
be made to Temple Adath Yeshurun. birnbaum funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Shea, Helen M.   
January 27, 2005 Helen M. Shea, 92, of 750 E. Brighton Ave., died Thursday at
Loretto. She was born in E. Liverpool, Ohio, and lived in Syracuse most of her
life. She was a 1934 graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing, and retired
as a private duty nurse. Her husband, F. Harold Shea, died in 1988. Helen is
survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday at 10 a.m.
at the Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. and 10:30 a.m. in
Assumption Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will
be Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.
3180 Bellevue Ave.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Smith, Ronald E.   
January 26, 2005 Ronald E. Smith, 46, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday. He
was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: fiancee, Susan Carr; daughter, Tina
Raymond of Florida; sister, Julie M. Barbato of Syracuse; brother, David C.
Smith of Virginia; several nieces andnephews. Services : Monday 11 a.m. at
FARONE & SON. Burial in Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 2 to 5 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Spink, Ruth E.   
January 27, 2005 Ruth E. Spink, 93, of Oswego. Survived by her brother, Fred
Spink, Jr. Memorial services will be Sunday, February 6 at 2 p.m. from Mount
Pleasant Church. Contributions to Mount Siani Alumni Association, One Gustane
Levy Place, Box 1143, New York, NY 10029-6574. Arrangements entrusted to
Dowdle Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.

Wild, Ellen E.   
January 27, 2005 Ellen E. Wild, age 90, of 21 Pine St., Pulaski, died Thursday
at St. Luke's Nursing Home, Oswego. She was born on January 12, 1915 in
Boylston, the daughter of Arthur W. and Sarah Winsor Presley. She moved to
Pulaski in 1955 and previously lived in Williamstown. She graduated from Sandy
Creek High School in 1933, graduated from Oswego Normal School in 1935; also
received her Batchelor's Degree in 1965 from SUNY Oswego. She married Henry
Wild in 1940; he died on March 21, 1990. She was employed by Altmar Elementary
School and country schools for 42 years retiring in 1977. She was a member of
the Pulaski Park United Methodist Church, Pulaski Historical Society,
Halfshire Historical Society, Richland, and Williamstown Historical Society.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews and one cousin, Arthur Waggoner of
Orwell. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster-Hax
Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski with Rev. Edward Crandall officiating.
Spring burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Orwell. Calling hours will be
held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to
NOCA, Delano St., Pulaski, NY 13142.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/29/2005.