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Armstrong, Elva Eason Slack   
Armstrong July 7, 2005 Elva Eason Slack Armstrong, 89, of Syracuse, was called
home on July 7. Born in Syracuse, February 19, 1916, she had a very active and
creative life. She traveled extensively throughout the United States. She was
involved with several arts and crafts associations. Elva was an alumni
secretary at Cazenovia College in the 1960's and had managed retail shops and
apartment complexes in several states, and was involved with animal rights.
Surviving are her son, Collin (Kathleen) Armstrong of Syracuse; and several
dear friends. No calling hours or services. Contributions to The Humane
Society. Arrangements by Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., Onondaga Hill.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Bidwell, Donald Russell
June 22, 2005 Donald Russell Bidwell, 63, of Savannah, GA, husband of Deborah
Ouellette Bidwell, died suddenly Wednesday morning, June 22, 2005, at Hilton
Head Medical Center. Born in Lyons Falls, NY he was the son of the late Hahn
Donald Bidwell and Louise Dunaway Bidwell. Mr Bidwell was of the Presbyterian
faith and was a retired maintenance engineer. He was a former dirt modified
stock car driver. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Ouellette Bidwell; two
daughters, Dottie Bidwell-Kiernan of Savannah, GA and Renee Lynn Bidwell of
Camillus, NY; two sons, Donnie Bidwell and Jeffrey Ouellette both of Savannah,
GA.; three sisters, Marilyn Hess, Roselyn Bidwell and Rosalyn Bidwell all of
Syracuse; three brothers, Alfred of Savannah, GA, Albert and Emmett Bidwell
both of Syracuse; five grandchildren, Dustin Kiernan, Nicholas and Joseph
Bidwell, Helena and Jonathan Thousand. Services were held in Georgia.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Bowers, Carol Elizabeth   
July 7, 2005 Carol Elizabeth Bowers, 59, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert C. Davis of Syracuse and Walter L.
Davis of Pennellville; six grandchildren, Jeremy and Krychelle of Syracuse,
and Samantha, Na-than, Joshua and Kyler of Pennellville; two sisters, Ethel
Pitcher of Mattydale and Marie Morris of Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces
and nephews. Carol was s predeceased by her companion and former husband,
William Mumm, in 2003. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 7 p.m. at
Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, 209 North Main Street, North Syracuse.
Friends may call between 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the
funeral home. Contributions may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times.
Sears-Middleton-Jones Please Sign The Guest Book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.
Butler, Myron Howard
July 5, 2005 Myron H. Butler, age 84 of Baldwinsville, NY, died Tuesday in
Syracuse Home, Baldwinsville with his wife, Doris (Nannsen) Butler and
sister-in-law, Alice Worten at his side. He was born in Sterling Twp., Wayne
County, PA, son of the late Russell and Carrie (Neville) Butler. Myron was
Valedictorian of the class of 1938 Greene Dreher H.S. and received an
accounting degree from Rider College, Trenton, NJ. He was first employed at
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co., Syracuse. He then went to Pass & Seymour,
Solvay, NY, a manufacturer of electrical wiring devices as a cost accountant,
sales operations manager and executive assistant to the CEO. In 1968 he became
controller and assistant secretary and in 1972 promoted to director and
Treasurer of Pass & Seymour, Inc. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and was
transferred to the Air Corps, graduating in class 43-K as a 2nd Lieutenant. He
was assigned to the 44th Bomb Group flying B24 Liberators out of Shipdam,
England. On his eighth mission, he was shot down over Frieburg, Germany and
was reunited with his crew in Stalag Luft I on the Baltics and was liberated
eight months later, April 1945. Myron was local chapter President and national
director of the National Association of Accountants. In 1975 was elected
president of the Syracuse Chapter of the Financial Executives Institute. In
addition to his wife, Doris Christine (Nannsen) Butler, he is survived by a
son, Russell R. Butler and wife, Cindy (Hutton) Butler, Dexter, Michigan;
three grandchildren, Nick, Rachel and Marissa; sisters-in-law, Betty Butler
and Alice Worten and nieces, Gail Wasylyk and Carol Trovinzano. He was
preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin Butler and Claude Butler. Funeral
Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 in the Arthur J. Frey Funeral
Home, Rt. 191, Village of LaAnna, South Sterling, PA. Interment will be in
Moravian Cemetery, Newfoundland, PA. Friends may call Monday evening 7 to 9 at
the funeral home. Memorial Remembrances may be made to the Newfoundland Area
Public Library Building Fund, PO Box 214, Newfoundland, PA 18445.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Cushing, Auma J. "Peggy"   
December 17, 2004 The earthly remains of Auma J. (Peggy) Cushing, who died on
December 17, 2004, will be interred at the Morrisville Cemetery, Cedar Street,
Morrisville, N.Y., on July 16, 2005, at 11 a.m. Peggy's stated wishes were for
a gathering of family and friends at this time to "say a few words of love and
friendship", not a funeral or memorial service. All of her friends are
welcome. A buffet luncheon will be served at Quack's Diner meeting room,
Madison, N.Y., following the interment. Arrangements are by Burgess & Tedesco
Funeral Home, Morrisville, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Dunn Sr., Michael L.   
July 2, 2005 Michael L. Dunn Sr., 58, of Syracuse, died Saturday in Oxford,
NY. Born in Rhode Island and resided in Syracuse most of his life. Mr. Dunn
was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years. He was a Navy veteran.
Graduate of Paul V. Moore H.S., Central Square. Surviving are a son, Michael
L. Dunn Jr. of Syracuse; his mother, Nona M. Dunn, Brewerton; a brother,
Ronald Dunn of Liverpool. Services will be Saturday 10 a.m. at Welter-Price
Funeral Home. Burial, Onondaga Co. Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours
Friday 4 to 6 p.m. at 2649 James St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Hagan, Sylvester Yancy   
July 4, 2005 Sylvester Yancy Hagan, 26, of 6110 Gaspe Rd., Cicero, NY, passed
away Monday. A life resident of Syracuse, he was a musician and a graduate of
Corcoran High School. Survivors: parents, Marcia L. Hagan of Cicero and
Sylvester Hagan Jr. of Baldwinsville; three daughters, Shinice Bloodworth,
Summer and Sara Hagan; sister, Milady A. Morgan of Paulsboro, NJ; his maternal
grandmother, Willie M. Andrews of Syracuse; his paternal grandparents, Bertha
and Sylvester Hagan Sr. of DeWitt, NY; his paternal great-grandmother, Lena
Bishop of Ohio; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Calling
hours Saturday 11 a.m. to noon followed by services at noon in Tucker
Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave. Contributions: CNY Children's
Hospital @ University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Henn, Kenneth E.   
July 6, 2005 Kenneth E. Henn, 74, of Port Byron, died Wednesday. Survivors:
wife, Donna Henn, and family. Services: private. Contributions: Port Byron
Ambulance Fund, PO Box 367, Port Byron, NY 13140.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Hutchison, Bruce   
June 17, 2005 Bruce Hutchison, 71, of Syracuse, died June 17, 2005. Memorial
service will be Saturday, July 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Plymouth Congregational
Church on W. Onondaga St. Contributions may be made to Plymouth Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Jones, Charles M.   
July 4, 2005 Charles M. Jones, 74, of Syracuse, New York, passed away Monday
at his residence after a brief illness. He was originally from Atlantic City,
New Jersey. Charles was predeceased by his parents, Jacob Y. and Mabel H.
Jones and one son, Todd C. Jones. He was a member of the United States Air
Force and was last stationed at Hancock Air Force Base. After arriving in the
City of Syracuse, Charles graduated from Simmons School of Embalming, he
returned to school and received his Bachelor and Masters from Syracuse
University. Charles became the first full-time black teacher in the Syracuse
City School District. He then worked for the National and Rochester Branch of
the Urban League as the Director of Street Academies and Education. He went on
to work for the Syracuse University Research Corporation before moving on to
the New York State Department of Corrections. Charles retired as the Facility
Director for the New York State Division for Youth in 1989. He is survived by
his wife, Allois Jones; and three sons, Terry D. Jones of Naperville,
Illinois, Tony B. Jones of Hyde Park, New York and Charles G. Jones of
Syracuse, New York. He is also survived by the following grandchildren,
Paulmisha, Charles, Mikel, Todd and Joelle. Calling hours will be Friday, July
8, 2005, at Farone and Son Funeral Home, corner of Court and Park Street,
Syracuse, New York, between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m. with the funeral service
directly after. Burial will take place at the Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society for Prostate Cancer Research.
Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral
Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Lynch Jr., William   
July 4, 2005 William Lynch Jr., age 7, of Syracuse, passed away Monday from
injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Survivors: his parents, Crystal
Lynch and stepfather Christian Quinones; a sister, Destiny; three uncles,
Chedder, Wonka and Ricky Lynch, all of Syracuse; grandparents, William Lynch
and Janet Mason of Syracuse; great-grandparents, William and Nettie Lynch of
Phoenix; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at the
GREENLEAF FUNERAL HOME. Interment: Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on
the family from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga St.
Contributions: St. Vincent DePaul, 755 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13208.
Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

MacCollum, James E.
July 5, 2005 James E. "Jimmy Mac" MacCollum, age 46, died suddenly July 5,
2005. Predeceased by sister, Kathy Gill. Jimmy was the owner of Jimmy Mac's
Bar and Grill. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer MacCollum; brothers,
Tom (Jacqueline) MacCollum, Tim (Alicia) MacCollum; sisters, Karen (Mike)
Donegan, Nancy (John) Leotta; his parents, Thomas and Dorothy MacCollum; the
mother of his daughter, Vicky MacCollum; as well as several nieces and
nephews. There are no prior calling hours. Family and friends may attend a
celebration of Jimmy's life on Sunday, July 10, 2005, at the Brockport Area
Veteran Club beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in care of James
Bell, Esq., 6076 Brockport-Spencerport Rd., Brockport, NY 14420.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Medd, Carol Hancock "Penny"   
Hancock Medd July 2, 2005 Carol "Penny" Hancock Medd, age 56, died in her
sleep on July 2, 2005. Her death was unexpected. Except for about 10 years
when she lived in Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Syracuse, where her
mother, Eleanor "Stoney" Hancock, was instrumental in founding the Syracuse
Chorale and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and her father, Theodore "Ted"
Hancock, was involved in the Everson Museum. For several years beginning in
the late 1960's, Penny was the office manager at WONO, a classical music
station that produced the first radio fundraising marathon in the country.
Long before the advent of computers, cell phones, or downloadable music, she
worked hand-in-glove with Henry Fogel, the station's owner, organizing the
program guide, changing records, answering phones, corresponding with the
station's supporters, and occasionally broadcasting on the air. At the time of
her death, she still had a broadcaster's license. In 1983 she graduated from a
BOCES word-processing program. Predeceased by her second husband, Bob Medd,
and her twin brother, Peter Hancock, Penny is survived by her son, Roderick
DePotter, of Burlington, Vermont; her sister, Emily Hancock, of Berkeley,
California; her longtime companion, Henry Kraft; several nieces and nephews;
and many cousins. A memorial service will he held at the Fairchild & Meech
Dewitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Boulevard East, at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 15.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Murray, Jeanne M.   
July 5, 2005 Jeanne M. Murray, 69, of Howlett Hill, died Tuesday at Community
General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she moved to East Syracuse in 1953
and had lived in Howlett Hill for 24 years. Jeanne was a longtime employee of
the Crystal Group as a comptroller until her retirement in 1994. Survived by
her loving husband, Donald L.; two daughters, Deborah J. Murray and Dawn M.
Vaughan; stepfather, Carl Sisson; three grandchildren, Ryanne, Cheyanne and
Sierra; sister-in-law, Dorothy Beston Andrews; nephew, Bill Beston; two
nieces, Barbara Beston and Sue Konvicka; and cousins, Skeets DenBlyker and
Jack Broton. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at White Chapel
Memory Gardens DeWitt. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Howlett
Hill Fire Department, 3384 Howlett Hill Rd., Camillus, NY 13215 and to
Marcellus Ambulance Service, Slate Hill Rd., Marcellus, NY 13108.
Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

O'Reilly, Barbara J.   
July 5, 2005 Barbara Jane O'Reilly, 70, of Clay, died Tuesday at home. She
retired from Wegman's in Clay as a cashier after 14 years of employment.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Joel Bieganowski; son,
John O'Reilly; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Vic Bonczek; grandson, Joel
R.C. Bieganowski. Calling hours Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Traub Funeral
Home, 684 N. Main St., Central Square, with a prayer service at 1 p.m. Traub
Funeral Home, Inc. Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Pack, Marion S.   
July 6, 2005 Marion S. Pack, age 71, of Lorton Lake and Rowayton, CT, died
Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Funeral services will be held
at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park St., Pulaski
with calling hours from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Burial is
at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Palmer, Albert J.
July 3, 2005 Albert J. Palmer, 92, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Sunday,
July 3, 2005, at Syracuse Home. He joins his beloved wife of 67 years, Aileen
(nee Patterson), who predeceased him in 2000. He was born on December 22,
1912, to Frederick and Neva Lou (Ford) Palmer, in Oswego, NY. He joined an
older sister, Dorothy and was followed by twin brothers, Frederick Jr. and
Charles. He resided most of his life in the Baldwinsville area and is a former
mayor and trustee of the village, and was Baldwinsville's first (Volunteer)
Man of the Year recipient in 1961. He first worked for American Can Company,
but is most remembered for the 31 years he owned Palmer's Diner (aka The Hut),
which he took over from his brothers when they returned to military service.
He retired from the diner in 1978, but not from cooking, as his many friends
loved to remind him on seeing him at the nursing home. His volunteering,
mostly through his pie baking (estimated to be over 300,000 during his life),
has helped such organizations as the Baldwinsville Public Library (trustee in
charge of fundraising when funding came from public donations only), Meals on
Wheels, McHarrie's Legacy, the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church as
well as other area churches, Bal-On-Sen Triangle #65 (of which he was also a
Daddy), Seneca River Lodge #160, as well as those in need of a hot meal. A
friend recently shared that she remembers people lying in wait in the parking
lot of local bake sales for him to arrive, because they wanted his pies so
badly. He was also a trustee for the first Onondaga Library System Advisory
Board, a trustee of the Riverview Cemetery Association and on many committees
for the Baldwinsville First UMC, including designing the church kitchen. He
received the Masonic Dedicated Service Award for his outstanding work. He also
was the first honorary male member of the Female Charitable Society, for which
he helped maintain the Loan Closet, a place where the residents of Greater
Baldwinsville may borrow home medical equipment. This is also an honor he held
with the United Methodist Women. Family and friends extend their deepest
thanks to the entire staff of Syracuse Home for their devotion to his care and
their support of all of us in Al's final years. Surviving are two daughters,
Bonnie (Harlow) Kisselstein of Baldwinsville, NY, and Charlene (Henry) Nowicki
of Twinsburg, OH; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and
nephews; "adopted" foreign exchange students; and countless friends. Services:
Monday, July 11, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Baldwinsville First United Methodist
Church, 17 West Genesee St. Calling hours will be held Monday from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. In
lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: the Baldwinsville First United
Methodist Church; Baldwinsville Public Library; Syracuse Home Association;
Female Charitable Society; Meals on Wheels; the Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps;
the American Red Cross (particularly through a blood donation); Parkinson's;
or by simply volunteering for the charity of your choice, as Al's motto was:
"HELP SOMEONE TODAY, SLEEP BETTER TONIGHT - VOLUNTEER!" Gates Funeral Home,
Inc. has care of arrangements. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Revere, Tana (Starkey)
July 1, 2005 Tana (Starkey) Revere, age 54, of Syracuse, NY, died Friday, July
1, 2005, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse from an apparent heart attack.
She was born November 8, 1950, in Canton, to Robert and Shirley (Hutchman)
Starkey of Robertsville. She was a taxi driver in Syracuse. She graduated from
Minerva High School. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two
daughters and a son, Shaylin, Shandal and Garrett Revere of Syracuse; two
brothers, Tary Starkey of Robertsville, Robert and wife Anne Starkey of
Columbus, OH; two grandchildren, Kayla Marie Strong, Gage Anthony Revere; two
nephews, Mason and Daniel Starkey. Following cremation, a memorial service
will be held Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. in the Robertsville Cemetery with
Rev. Jeff Lord officiating.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Tamkin, Rosemary C. (Hayes)
(Hayes) Tamkin July 5, 2005 Rosemary C. (Hayes) Tamkin, 78, of Mattydale, died
Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Syracuse, Mrs. Tamkin resided in
Mattydale for 36 years and Spring Hill Florida for 13 years before returning
to Mattydale following the death of her husband of 54 years, Edward C. Tamkin
in 2002. Rosemary was a 1945 graduate of St. Vincent DePaul High school. She
retired in 1981 after more than 30 years as an operator and clerk for the New
York Telephone Co. in Syracuse. She also was a member of the Telephone
Pioneers. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brother John
in 1999. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Ed Everhart of
Minoa; a brother, William Hayes of Syracuse; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Hayes of
E. Syracuse; three grandchildren, Robyn, Christian and Karyn; two
great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Hayden; two nieces and a nephew. Services
were held privately on Thursday at St. Margaret's Church. Krueger Funeral
Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Contributions may be made to the Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Dept., 113 Malden
Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211, or NAVAC, P.O. Box 215, North Syracuse, NY 13212.
Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Tran, Chuong K.   
July 5, 2005 Chuong K. Tran, 45, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at Brigham &
Women's Hospital in Boston. He was born in Vietnam and had lived in Syracuse
for the past 20 years. He was a carpenter at Stickley Furniture for 18 years.
Mr. Tran was a member of the Christian Corner Stone Church. Survivors: His
wife Yen Le; two children, Xuan and Tien Tran; mother, Trinh Phan; sisters,
Hoa Tran and Ngoc-Yen T. Tran; brother, Hung T. Tran. Calling hours Friday 5
to 9 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Service Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral
home with a cremation service to follow at Oakwood Crematory. Dignity FARONE &
SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Tucker, Dorothy L.   
July 6, 2005 Dorothy L. Tucker, 80, of Auburn, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at
Cayuga County Nursing Home. A graveside service will be Monday, July 11 at
9:30 a.m. in Soule Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Hospice
of the Finger Lakes. Langham Funeral Home has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Van Horn, Barbara A.   
July 6, 2005 Barbara A. Van Horn, 66, of Southard Rd., Cato, died Wednesday,
at A. L. Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton, NY. Graveside services: 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 9, Cato Union Hill Cemetery. Contributions: Ira Volunteer Fire
Department, 12305 North Rd., Cato, NY 13033. Arrangements by Jewell Funeral
Homes, Inc., Cato, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.

Woyciesjes, Robert M.   
June 29, 2005 Robert M. Woyciesjes formerly of Syracuse, died June 29, 2005 in
Dallas, Texas. Robert was a lance Corporal in the U.S. Marines and served in
Vietnam. He was employed by AAFES as a military buyer. Survivors: His wife of
37 years, Valerie; a son, Robert M. (Marya) Woyciesjes, Jr.; a brother, John
Woyciesjes; a sister, Jane Carol; his uncle, Michael Woyciesjes of East
Syracuse; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: Burial was July 1 in the
Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/8/2005.