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Baxter, Velma Irene   
June 30, 2005 Velma Irene Baxter, 99, of Central Square, passed peacefully
away on June 30, 2005, at Loretto in Syracuse. Born June 11, 1906, to Nathan
and Irene Grant Baxter, she attended school in Hastings Center and was a
member of First BaptistChurch of Central Square. Velma was predeceased by her
parents; sisters, Arabella Hoyt and Ella Leighton-Herrman; and brothers,
Edwin, Dean C., Vernard and John Baxter. Surviving are three sisters, Alice
Burt of Central Square, Jennie Pomeroy of Altoona, FL, and Irene Burke of
North Syracuse; two brothers, Donald Baxter of Lakewood, FL, and Dean F.
Baxter of Central Square; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1
p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St.,
Central Square, with burial in Hillside Cemetery, Central Square. Calling
hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., before the service. Contributions may be made
to CNY Children's Hospital at University Hospital, CAB Room 326, 750 East
Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Berg, Lorin   
July 1, 2005 Lorin J. Berg, 50, of Cicero, died Friday at his home. Born in
Syracuse, he was a son of the late Maurice Robert and Janice Ester (Godden)
Berg. He graduated from Cicero High School and was a purchasing agent at
Pietrafesa. He loved lifeand living it. Survived by his loving wife, Deborah
(Kanipe) Berg; son, Brian Berg; two sisters, Marlene Berg and Cheryl Berg;
three brothers: Stephen, Dana and Kevin Berg; several nieces, nephews, and
cousins. He is also survived by his loyal dog, Kipper. Friends may call
Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home
Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rte. 11), North Syracuse, NY. Funeral service
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 N.
Main Street, Cicero. Interment will be in North Syracuse Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to NAVAC or Francis House in his name.
SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Burns, Mickey L.   
June 30, 2005 Mickey L. Burns, 34, of Baldwinsville, died Thursday at Crouse
Hospital. Mickey was a graduate of the Liverpool special educational program
and attended Liverpool Day-Hab program. Survivors: her mother, Flora M.
(Martin) Long of Bald-winsville; her father, Michael P. (Carole) Burns Sr. of
Oswego; two sisters, Michelle (Tim) Fish of Hannibal and Karianne Long of
Baldwinsville; a brother, Michael P. Burns Jr. of Fulton; a stepsister, Lynn
Lewis of Charlotte, NC; two stepbrothers, James Lewis Jr. and Jeffrey Lewis,
both of Oswego; her maternal grandparents, Verner and Virgina Draper of
Fulton; her paternal grandmother, Fanny Cathers of Camillus. Services: 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, with Rev. Aaron Overton
officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street. Contributions: American
Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Road, E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Campbell, Norma R.   
June 30, 2005 Norma R. Campbell, 84, passed peacefully into the arms of our
Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brocton, MA, she was the
daughter of the late James Hill and Carrie Sayward Ford Raymond. After moving
to Syracuse, she met and marriedher husband, Harold E., in 1940. Harold
designed and built their home in Collamer, where she resided 57 years. Norma
was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, East Syracuse, where she served as
treasurer. She retired from Marine Midland Bank as a loan manager. She became
active in the Credit Women of Syracuse and Lincoln Cultural Society. Norma
will be laid to eternal rest beside her husband Harold, who preceded her in
1997 after 57 years of marriage. God Bless Little Norma, home at last, loved
by many. Survivors: a daughter, Charlotte (Arnold) Keller of Buffalo, grandson
Christopher of Atlanta, GA, and granddaughter Jennifer (Brian) Reilly of
Tacoma Park, MD; daughter Bonnie (Michael) Cefalo and granddaughter Carrie of
Minoa; and son Harold E. "Bud" Campbell Jr. (Debbie) and grandsons Joel and
Seth of East Syracuse. Funeral Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Russell H. Schepp
& Son Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Burial: White
Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at
the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: Aurora of CNY or the
American Diabetes Association. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Clemens, Sylvia   
June 29, 2005 Sylvia Clemens was born in Trinidad, West Indies, to Cleveland
and the late Grace Beckles. After graduating from high school, she continued
to show the resilience and determination to succeed, which had been evident
during her early years, by immigrating to Italy, England and Canada before
finally joining some of her family members in Brooklyn, New York. While in New
York, she worked for several major companies and was a very active member of
St. Theresa's Parish, becoming a member of the church choir and a Sunday
school teacher. On October 13, 1985, she entered into holy matrimony with Paul
Clemens and later relocated in 1992 to Syracuse, New York. She became an
active member of Our Lady of Solace Parish, joined the choir and taught Sunday
school while obtaining her degree from Bryant and Stratton College. Her
passion for being involved and the enormous love and pride she possessed for
her heritage would again have her actively involved in the Syracuse West
Indian Carnival celebration. She was not afraid to reach out to the private
and public sectors to raise funds, all with the hope of continuing to promote
her culture, all the while battling the ravages of an insidious disease that
at times would be quite debilitating as it continued to ravage her body. Yet
she never complained or looked for sympathy. In fact, few people knew of her
illness, for she accepted every aspect of her life as part of God's greater
plan for her as she went about her daily activities with all the enthusiasm
and strength she could garner to achieve success at whatever she did. Sylvia
fought an incredible fight to the end, always with a positive outlook and with
faith and trust that the Lord is the ultimate decision maker, but on
Wednesday, June 29, she succumbed to her illness at her home with her family
at her side. She was truly a remarkable individual, and all those who knew her
are blessed to have crossed her path. A devoted wife, a loving and caring
daughter, and an unbelievablly great sister and aunt, she cared unselfishly
for her family and always had a smile, sharp wit, and words of comfort and
support for all. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Paul; her
sisters, Marcelyn Epps, Isadora Cowie, Earleen Beckles Frederick, Hazel Ross;
brothers, Horace, twin brother Sylvan, Selwyn and Earl Beckles; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, and good friends.
Services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Solace Church, with burial
in Tunapuna Trinidad, West Indies. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
at Burns-Garfield Funeral home. For directions to the funeral home or to leave
a note of condolence please visit www.burnsgarfield.com. Contributions:
American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Decker, Millard J.   
June 30, 2005 Millard J. Decker, 82, of North Syracuse, died Thursday at
Crouse Hospital. A native of Fulton, he was an Army veteran of World War II,
where he received a Purple Heart and was a prisoner of war. He was a member
and past master of F&AM, Lodge #144. He was employed with the state garage on
South Bay Road as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife of 58 years,
Beatrice; one brother, Russell; three sisters, Mary Jane, Jean and Joan; one
godson, Edward Antonelli. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to
New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Franklin, Mary H.   
June 28, 2005 Mary H. Franklin, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at Crouse
Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she loved her family and was a loving mother and
grandmother. She worked for the Continental Can Co. and retired from the
Syracuse School District.She was a member of the People's A.M.E. Zion Church.
She was predeceased by her son Stanley and daughter Lucinda. Survivors include
her son, Ricky Franklin; daughter, Marion Franklin; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday, 7
p.m., at New Comer Family Funeral Home. Friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m. on
Tuesday at the funeral home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Greiner, Richard F.   
July 1, 2005 Richard F. Greiner, 76, of Kirkville, died Friday at home. Born
in Syracuse, he was a graduate of Minoa High School. He owned Richard F.
Greiner Construction. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane Greiner, in 2000.
Survivors: twodaughters, Sharlene J. Wallis of Cicero and Bea F. Hayes of
Ballston Lake; three sons, John E. of Lakeland, FL; Ted A. of Kirkville; and
James R. of GA; two sisters, Mary Mosely of St. Petersburg, FL, and Elizabeth
Callahan of Kirkville; a brother, Donald "Bud" Greiner of Kirkville; eight
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Russell H. Schepp &
Son Funeral Home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Private Burial: Minoa Methodist
Cemetery. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Grier, Donald J.   
July 1, 2005 Donald J. Grier, of Syracuse, died Friday at home. Born in
Scranton, PA, he lived in Syracuse most of his life. Don was a graduate of
Scranton Central High School and received his doctorate degree in
administration from Syracuse University.He was employed by the Syracuse City
School District. Don was also a professional musician during the "Big Band"
years with Tommy Dorsey. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. He was a
communicant of St. Ann's Church. His wife, the former Isolde Altmann, died in
1999. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 8:45 a.m.
Tuesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 9:30
a.m. in St. Ann's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may
call Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Garden
of Peace, Woodlawn Cemetery. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Guhin, Bess   
June 29, 2005 Bess Guhin, 80, died on June 29, 2005. She is predeceased by her
husband, Martin; son, Kevin; and brother, Fred Harris. She is survived by her
children, Mary Guhin, Teri (David) Ayer, David Guhin, Dion Guhin, Sean (Caryl)
Guhin; daughter-in-law, Jan Guhin; adopted daughter, Rosemary Grimes;
grandchildren; great-grandsons; nieces; nephews; grandnieces and -nephews; and
many dear friends. Family and friends are invited to call at Miller Funeral
Home Inc. (3325 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623) on Tuesday from 4 to 8
p.m. Bess's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament
Church (534 Oxford Street, Rochester) on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Interment will
be private. Those who wish may contribute to the Blessed Sacrament Supper
Program or St. Jude Hospital in her memory. To light a candle of condolence,
please visit www.millerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Haswell Jr., Walter T.   
June 30, 2005 Walter T. Haswell Jr., 83, of Jamesville, N.Y., died June 30,
2005. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Walter was a graduate of R.P.I., Class of 1943,
with full membership in Sigma Zi. Upon graduation he worked at the Naval
Research Laboratory from 1943-45. After the war he went to work for Latrobe
Steel in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, until 1970, whereupon he came to Syracuse to
work for Crucible Specialty Metals until his retirement in 1986. He continued
to work for Crucible as a technical consultant until 2001. In Latrobe he was a
member of Latrobe Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and
trustee. In Syracuse he was a member of Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church and
served as an elder. He was also a member of the American Society of Metals
since 1945. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; three daughters, Nancy D.
Haswell of Jamesville; Helen Routson of Yorktown, VA; and Sally Santee Haswell
of New York City; two sons, Walter T. III of Corvallis, Oregon, and Dr. David
P. of Hamilton, NY, and Corvallis, Oregon; nine grandchildren; and his beloved
dog Bel. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church.
Contributions may be made to Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church or the LaFayette,
Jamesville or Southwood Volunteer Fire Depts. To leave a note of condolence
please visit www.burns-garfield.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Lardeo, Gaspare "Casper"
June 27, 2005 Gaspare "Casper" Lardeo, 86, of Pinellas Park, FL, died Monday
at his daughter's residence. Born in Syracuse, he moved to Florida in 2003
from East Syracuse. He was a supervisor at Rollway Bearing Co. for 20 years,
retiring in 1980. He owned a barbershop and was known as "Casper the Friendly
Barber." He was an avid chess player and enjoyed playing cards, hunting and
fishing. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Edna L. (Bower) Lardeo; two
daughters, Patricia Lardeo, St. Petersburg, FL, and Laura Lardeo, Clearwater,
FL; son, Joseph, Severn, Maryland; brother, Terry, N. Syracuse; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5,
2005, at Forani & Cline Funeral Home. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens,
DeWitt. Calling hours 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the funeral home, 206
Kinne Street, East Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Lawrence, Emma C.   
July 1, 2005 Emma "Gig" Lawrence passed to her eternal rest on Friday, July 1,
at Van Duyn Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was a
wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Emma graduated from
Onondaga Valley Academy in 1938 and Syracuse Comptometer School. She was
employed by General Electric during World War II and retired from Deluxe
Checkprinters in 1981. She was involved with the Home Bureau and 4-H for many
years and was a phenomenal cook and gardener. Emma was predeceased by her
husband, Harold "Nick," in 1968; by her brothers, Fred, John and Peter Cogan;
and by her sisters, Elizabeth Cogan, Mildred Jennings and Anne Fiesinger. She
is survived by her daughter, Linda (Rick) DeMarchi; son, Reverend Larry (Jane)
Lawrence; sister, Dorothy Rahrle; grandsons: Eric, Sean and Kristopher Kunai
and Paul and Andrew Lawrence; granddaughters: Jessica Riley, Katherine Harris
and Rebecca Lawrence; stepgrandsons, Rick and Anthony DeMarchi;
great-grandsons: Eric and Tyler Kunai, Zachary and Christopher Riley, and
Layden Harris; and great-granddaughter, Ondraya Kunai; several nieces and
nephews. Emma was greatly loved and will be missed by all. Graveside services
will be held at Onondaga Valley Cemetery on July 6 at 11 a.m. Contributions,
in lieu of flowers, can be made to Van Duyn Hospital or the Alzheimer's Day
Care Program. Please light a candle in memory of "Gig" at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Melara, Christine G.   
July 1, 2005 Christine G. Melara, 71, of 221 Breen Ave., Watertown, died
Friday at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. She is survived by a son,
Michael (Lisa) of Syracuse. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A funeral Mass will be held Monday at
10 a.m. at Saint Anthony's Church, Watertown. Contributions may be made to St.
Anthony's Church, 850 Arsenal Street, Watertown.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Morgan, Marcia Coffey   
April 23, 2005 Marcia Coffey Morgan died April 23, 2005. She was born November
23, 1904, in Wellman, Iowa. Mrs. Morgan resided at Munro Road, Camillus, from
1947 to 1985, when she moved to Chapel Hill, NC. She later moved to Vicksburg,
MS,where she lived until her death. After attending the University of Iowa,
she taught fourth grade. A kind and compassionate woman, she always reached
out to help and give to others. She was active, among others, in the Marcellus
Little Theatre, the Fresh Air Fund, the United Nations Association of CNY,
UNICEF and the International Center; and she was a longtime member of the
NAACP. She had an abiding interest in politics and was an active lifelong
Democrat. She enjoyed writing short stories and poetry, and in August 2002 won
honorable mention for her entry in a national writing contest. Wanting to be
of use in death as well as life, she gave her body for research to the
University of Mississippi. Preceding her in death were her husband, William R.
Morgan, in 1993; three sisters; and three brothers. Surviving are a son,
William R. (Marilyn) Morgan of Syracuse; a daughter, Marcia Mary (Mohammad)
Qasim of Vicksburg, MS; six grandchildren: Bridget, Maureen and William H.
Morgan; Kalim Fleet; Amal (Peter) White; and Laila (Randy) Bradford; six
great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister. A memorial service will be held
at Tindall Funeral Home, 1921 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, at 2 p.m., July 9.
Calling hour from 1 to 2 p.m. Contributions may be made to the hospice of
one's choice or to Patients' Choice Hospice and Pallative Care, 1911 A Mission
66, Vicksburg, MS 39180. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Phillips, Clark Wright   
July 1, 2005 Clark Wright Phillips, 81, of Constantia, died Friday at the V.A.
Medical Center. Clark founded the Constantia Airport on Co. Rte. 23 in 1950.
He was a bush pilot and flew private commercial aircraft displaying Ariel
advertising along beaches and other public areas in Florida. He also drove bus
for the Central Square School District. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran
and was a member of the disabled American Veterens Coonley Nojaim Chapter. He
was predeceased by his parents Arly Bovee (1973) and Clark H Phillips (1974);
close friends Barbara Richardson (1983) and Roland Shepard (1993). Survivors:
his personal caregiver, Gerry Crowell; lifelong friend, Don Richardson; close
friends, Virginia Shepard (Clyde) House; Doug Dixon; Jim Bryant; Carl Runge;
Harold DeRycke; John Tipton; Scott Corsette; Mike Murphy; and the entire
Crowell family; and many others. Services: Private. Contributions may be made
c/o Gerald Crowell to establish a permanent marker for Constantia Airport in
memory of its founder. Arrangements entrusted to Traub Funeral Home Inc.
Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Pulver Sr., William E.   
July 1, 2005 William E. Pulver Sr., 83, of Nedrow, passed away Friday at James
Square Nursing Home. Born in Geneva, he resided in Nedrow 38 years and retired
from the maintenance dept. of Upstate Medical Center. He was an Army veteran
of WWII, a member of Valley American Legion Post #1468, a member of Salt City
VFW and a member of Nedrow Volunteer Fire Dept. Surviving are seven sons:
William Jr., Donald, Dorr, Stephen, Ronald, Richard and James; four daughters:
Joyce DeOrdio, Terry Teeter, Rita Schneider and Janet Pulver; two sisters,
Delores P. Smith and Marion Sands; one brother, Alfred; 14 grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren. Service: Wednesday at 11a.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral
Home, Inc., 4504 West Seneca Tpk. Interment: Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Butler-Badman Funeral
Home Inc Onondaga Hill
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Torres, Mary L.   
July 1, 2005 Mary L. Torres, 40, of Chittenango, died Friday, at Crouse
Hospital, Syracuse. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at J. Homer
Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Burial: Lenox Rural Cemetery, Canastota.
Calling Hours: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME,
INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Uitos, Herman   
June 30, 2005 Herman G. "Yogi" Uitos, 76, formerly of Liverpool, died Thursday
in Hamlin, NY. Born in Trumansburg, he was a son of the late William and Aino
(Ylonen) Uitos. He was an electronics technician with General Electric,
Syracuse, and enjoyed hunt-ing with his brother and the outdoors. Survived by
a daughter, Robin Guerin of Rochester; a son, William Uitos of Freeport, IL;
two sisters, Sylvia Maatta of Trumansburg and Esther Hensley of CA; a brother,
Wes Uitos of Trumansburg; a granddaughter, JoLaine Uitos; and a grandson,
Nolan Uitos. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at
Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main St., (Rte. 11), North
Syracuse. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the funeral
home. Interment in North Syracuse Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Parkinson's research. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Ummer, Frederick W.   
June 29, 2005 Frederick W. Ummer, 81, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at Loretto.
Born in Providence, RI, he was raised in New Jersey and lived in Syracuse
since 1966 and in Ocala, FL, for five years. Fred was a graduate of Cranford
High School in Cranford, NJ,and Pace College in NYC. He was vice president of
Dey Bros. in Syracuse, retiring in 1986 after 20 years. He also worked as
store manager at several of the area Dey Bros., including Fairmount and
Tri-County Mall in Baldwinsville. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Fred was a
member of the Central New York Orchid Society with his wife, Margery, for many
years and was an active member of West Genesee United Methodist Church as well
as churches in Florida. He took great pride in gardening and landscaping in
his yards. His wife, the former Margery Thomas, died in 1996. Surviving are
his daughter, Hollis (Jeff) Rotella of Syracuse; sons Christopher Ummer of St.
Johnsbury, VT, and Tyler (Myra) Ummer of Lake Mary, FL; sister Elizabeth
Giffert of Whiting, NJ; and grandchildren Benjamin and Eden Rotella and
Zachary and Alexandra Ummer. Services will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Friends may call from 3
to 5 p.m., preceding the service. Burial will be private. Contributions may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse,
NY 13204. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the
Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Van Ditto, William A.   
July 2, 2005 William A. Van Ditto, 80, of Port Byron. Survivors: wife,
Barbara, and family. Calling Hours: Monday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. from Audioun
Funeral Home, 218 Main St., Port Byron. Funeral Services: Private.
Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Dr., Auburn, NY
13021 or Port Byron Fire Dept., PO Box 367, Port Byron, NY 13140.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

VanEpps, Esther L.   
June 29, 2005 Esther L. VanEpps, 86, of 7076 Scenic Ave., Canastota, and
formerly of North Syracuse, died Wednesday at the Oneida Healthcare Center
Extended Care Facility following a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her
husband, J. How-ard VanEpps. Survivors: a son and daughter-in-law, James and
Claire VanEpps of Canastota; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Daniel Green
of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren: Tammy VanEpps, Marni Soucia, Jill Green,
Amy Green and William Green; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial Services: 2
p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2005, at First Baptist Church of Canastota. Burial:
Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie, NY. The family will greet friends on Sunday,
prior to the service, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the church. Contributions: First
Baptist Church of Canastota, P.O. Box 28, Canastota, NY 13032. J. HOMER BALL
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.

Williamson, Dorinne E.   
July 1, 2005 Dorinne E. Williamson, 61, of County Route 14, Fulton, and also
of Clifton Park, NY, died suddenly while vacationing in Maine on Friday, July
1, 2005. She graduated from Phoenix Central Schools in 1960 and State
University at Albany in 1964. Dorinne taught high school business in Homer,
NY, for three years and retired as chairperson of the business department of
South Colonie Central School after 37 years of teaching. She worked summers on
the family farm in Fulton and retailed produce at the Regional Farmers' Market
in Syracuse and the Oswego Farmers' Market in Oswego. She enjoyed sewing, arts
and crafts, and vacationing in Maine. Dorinne was an advisor to Future
Business Leaders of America. She was a member of Little Utica United Methodist
Church and the finance chairperson. She was a member of Lamson Grange #588.
Dorinne was predeceased by her father, William L. Williamson, in 1987. She is
survived by her mother, Cora Williamson; three brothers, Merle (Sue)
Williamson, Lawton (Amy) Williamson and Philip (Becky) Williamson; two
sisters, Jacqueline (Ed) Hernandez and Melody (Rick) DiSalvo; 11 nieces and
nephews. She is also survived by two close college friends, Marilyn Pendergast
and Pat (Charlie) Rose. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005,
at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton, NY. Burial will be at
Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Little Utica United Methodist Church, Lamson Rd.,
Lysander. There will be a luncheon at the Lamson Grange #588, 9108 Fenner Rd.,
Lysander, following the service. Contributions may be made to Lamson Grange
#588, c/o Alice Horner, 138 County Route 14, Fulton, NY 13069 or to Little
Utica United Methodist Church General Fund, P.O. Box 484, Phoenix, NY 13135.
Foster Funeral Home, Inc. www.fosterfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/3/2005.