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Charles, Shrley Rodman   
July 11, 2005 Shirley Rodman Charles, 62, of Hamilton, NY, died Monday.
Funeral services: 11 a.m. Friday at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25
Broad St., Hamilton. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions: S.O.M.A.C., PO Box 453, Hamilton, NY 13346; or
Crouse Community Center, 101 South St., Morrisville, NY 13408.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Danylak, Susan E.   
July 11, 2005 Mrs. Susan E. Frasier Danylak, age 89, of Gloversville, went to
be with the Lord on Monday morning, July 11, 2005 at Nathan Littauer Hospital
Nursing Home, Gloversville. She was born November 5, 1915 in Osborne's Bridge
in the town of Northampton, one of 12 children of the late George and Lois
Roosevelt Frasier. Susan was employed at General Electric Company in
Schenectady during World War II, and also at the former S.S. Kresgee store in
Gloversville. She later retired from the housekeeping department at Nathan
Littauer Hospital, Gloversville. Mrs. Danylak was a member of Emmanuel Baptist
Church of Gloversville. On May 30, 1941 she married Walter W. Danylak who died
September 14, 1975. She is survived by five sons, Walter W. Danylak Jr. of
Syracuse, John L. Danylak (Barbara) of Nassau, Timothy F. Danylak of
Gloversville, Dennis G. Danylak (Barbara) of Chicago, Illinois and Phillip J.
Danylak (Shiela) of Johnstown; a brother, John Frasier of Broadalbin; two
sisters, Abigal Frasier and Nellie Grandy of Johnstown; eight grandchildren,
many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brothers,
Miles Frasier, Oswald Frasier and Allen Frasier; and by her sisters, Florence
Simonds, Mildred Sleezer, Mary Frasier, Jessie Sleezer and Isabelle White.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the family home,
located at 68 E. State Street, Gloversville. A graveside service will be held
at 10 a.m. Thursday at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville (section on the
east side of S. Kingsboro Avenue). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 12 James St., Gloversville, NY
12078 or to the Alzheimers Association, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
S Arrangements are by Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville. Please
sign the family's guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Diehl, John   
July 9, 2005 John Diehl, assistant professor emeritus of English at Syracuse
University and a leading New York State figure in the American Association of
University Professors (AAUP), died Saturday, July 9, in Crouse Hospital,
Syracuse, of heart complications. He was 77. John Diehl is survived by his
wife, Margrit Meinel Diehl; his five children, and seven grandchildren.
Memorial service Saturday, July 16, 1 p.m., Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse
University campus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United
Negro College Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Dreimiller, Robert J.   
July 11, 2005 Robert J. Dreimiller, 63, of Scriba, died Monday. He was a
member of IBEW Local #43. Survived by his wife, Loretta; two children; and two
siblings. Services TBA in Utica. No calling hours. Contributions to Friends of
Oswego Co. Hospice. Arrangements by Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Dunham, James O.
July 10, 2005 James O. Dunham, 57, of Camillus, formerly of Baldwinsville,
died Sunday, July 10, 2005, at his home. Mr. Dunham was past president of
Edward Joy Co. in Syracuse for many years. Surviving: his wife Meg of
Camillus; two daughters, Jennifer Provost of Camillus and Amy Carioggia of
Warners; one son, James of Camillus; two brothers, Jack of Baldwinsville and
Arthur of Pennellville; four sisters, Muriel Walker of Norwich, Linda Hewitt
of LaFayette, Pamela Liggett of Warners, Deborah Dunham of Camillus; two
grandchildren, Molly and Evan. Services: A Memorial Mass will be held
Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Chuch, Newport Road, Warners. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be
held Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee
St., Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the
Childrens Hospital at University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, N.Y
13210. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Eckermann, Albert Christian
July 10, 2005 Albert Christian Eckermann, died Sunday, July 10, 2005, at home.
He was born in Syracuse on September 17, 1957, the son of Joan Cooney
Eckermann and the late Theodore C. Eckermann. Albert graduated from Buffalo
State University, served hon-orably in the United States Navy and was a
computer services consultant in the corporate sector. "Albie" was an avid
Cleveland Browns fan, animated golfer, and gifted trumpeter. He was proud of
his Irish heritage and regaled all with his sense-of-humor and storytelling.
Affectionately known as "Uncle Al-the Kiddies Pal", he loved family; including
traditions filled with laughter, music, and plenty of good food. Albert is
survived by his mother, Joan Cooney Eckermann, of Syracuse; brothers, Charles
of Wisconsin, and Theodore of Rochester; sisters, Carol, Theresa and Suzie of
Syracuse; daughter, Alina of New Jersey; loving partner, Frieda Margaret
Robinson of Syracuse; 12 nieces and nephews, and several aunts, uncles and
cousins. Dear Albert, "May the road rise to meet you ...and until we meet
again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand." Funeral services are
Thursday at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 3127 James St. Internment
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James St. from 4 to 7 p.m. on
Wednesday. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Bishop Grimes High
School in the name of Albert C. Eckermann.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Hammerle, Christie Cunningham
Hammerle July 10, 2005 Christie Cunningham Hammerle, 89, of Syracuse, passed
away Sunday evening in Crouse Hospital of Syracuse. Born in Buffalo on October
5, 1915, Christie was the daughter of David (Chris) and Ora (Hatt) Cunningham.
Growing up in the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Central High School and
earned her master's degree in business education at Syracuse University.
Christie was married to Alan Hammerle, who passed away in November of 1982.
Christie taught for a time at the Percy Hughes School and the Nottingham High
School, both in Syracuse. Following her teaching career, she became the head
accountant and bookkeeper for her family-run business called Economy Book
Store of Syracuse, which she sold in 1987. A spirited lady who didn't like to
let her passport sit idle, Christie had traveled the world over several times
and savored every trip. She was also a very devoted member of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church on South Salina Street. Christie is survived by her
brother, Donald Cunningham and wife Joanna of Pompey Hills; her sister-in-law,
Mildred Cunningham of Baldwinsville; and nephews and nieces, Daniel Cunningham
and wife Shirley of Minoa, Dana Cunningham and wife Lisa of Oneida, Father
Douglas Cunningham of Norwich, John Cunningham and wife Mary of Pompey Hills,
Chris Cunningham and wife Kim of Cazenovia, Diane Bruce and husband Brian of
Alabama, Lance Cunningham and wife Ermine of Baldwinsville, Gary Cunningham of
Albany, Laurie Furgal and husband Stan and Terry Cunningham and wife Suzanne,
all of Baldwinsville; and many great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived
by close friends, Nevard, Ann, Stan and Joanne. Christie was predeceased by
her husband Alan, her brother Richard, and her beloved Cindy. Funeral services
for Christie will be held on Thursday, July 14, at 11 a.m. from the Ballweg &
Lunsford Funeral Home, 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette, NY. Friends may call at the
Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment will
follow in the White Chapel Cemetery of DeWitt. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of
the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Hobson, Estelle Carver Patrie   
Patrie Hobson July 9, 2005 Estelle Carver Patrie Hobson, 84, of Syracuse,
passed away Saturday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Portland, Maine, she
was a Syracuse resident since 1952. She retired in 1980 as a technical writer
for Carrier Corp. Surviving are three sons, Barry (Donna) Patrie of North
Waterford, Maine, David (Joanne) Patrie of Syracuse, Richard (Betty) Hobson
Sr. of LaFayette, Alabama; four brothers, Harry "Bunny" Carver, Raymond
Carver, Donald Carver, all of Mexico, Maine, Harold "Babe" Carver of St.
Augustine, Florida; two sisters, Alice Gallant of Worchester, Mass., Barbara
Naillis of Cheshire, Conn.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday, 1 p.m., in St. James Church,
4845 South Salina St. Interment will be at a later date and time to be
announced in the Pine View Cemetery, Roxbury, Maine. No calling hours.
Contributions to The Learning Place, 2026 Midland Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205.
Arrangements by: Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc. Onondaga Hill
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Leonard, Helen Hatt   
July 10, 2005 Helen Hatt (Dean) Leonard, 83, of Dublin Hill Rd., Aurora, NY,
died Sunday. Friends are invited to call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday,
July 13, at the Shakelton Funeral Home, 418 Main St., Aurora, NY. Funeral
service will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in
Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Newton, Mashama Taria   
July 9, 2005 Mashama Taria Newton, 30, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday. He
was born in Syracuse and a life resident. Mashama was pursuing a college
education. Survivors: Sisters, Richana Newton and Nanette Gregory both of
Syracuse; brothers, Roderick and Jed Newton both of Syracuse; mother, Mary
Thompson Washby of Rochester; father, Richard Newton of Syracuse; Paternal
grandmother, Rosa Newton of Syracuse; maternal grandmother, Jessie Thompson of
Syracuse; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours Wednesday 10 to
noon at FARONE & SON. Services to follow at noon. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral
Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Partigianoni, Angelo   
July 9, 2005 Angelo Partigianoni, 88, of 23 Pine St., Cortland, passed away
July 9, 2005 at University Hospital. A funeral service will be held on
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Parkside Assembly of God Church, 78 Homer Ave.,
Cortland. Calling hours will be held Tuesday evening 5 to 8 p.m at the
Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Cortland.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Peck, James T. "Tracy"   
July 10, 2005 James T. "Tracy" Peck, 84, of 785 Fyler Road #80 passed away
Sunday at home. Born in Halesboro, he resided in Kirkville 29 years. He was a
truck driver with Teamsters Local # 317. He was a member of Mattydale VFW, a
life member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife Shirley M. Peck of
Kirkville; a daughter, Deborah M. Peck of Kirkville; three sons, Gordon E.
(Bonnie) Peck of Cuyler, Floyd E. (Anne) Peck of Cicero, Robert E. (Dori) Peck
of Knoxville, TN; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. At his request, there are no calling or services. Burial will be in
Halesboro Cemetery. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Purpura, Lucy   
July 10, 2005 A funeral mass for Lucy Purpura, Wilson Dr., E. Syracuse, will
be Tuesday, 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Church, Kinnie St., East Syracuse.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery, Watertown.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Ripley, Rena A.   
July 11, 2005 Rena Alderman Ripley, 99, formerly of Hamilton, NY, died Monday
in Rutland, VT. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Burgess & Tedesco
Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, NY. Visitation: Saturday from 10 to 11
a.m. Contributions: Park United Methodist Church, PO Box 54, Hamilton, NY
13346; American Legion Post #1556 Auxiliary, Madison, NY 13402; or Community
Memorial Hospital Foundation, 150 Broad St., Hamilton, NY 13346.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Sutton, Arlow Miner   
June 24, 2005 Arlow Miner Sutton, 82, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, formerly of
Syracuse, died June 24 at his home. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Anna
(Casini); six children; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials to
Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Virginia, Doris E.   
July 10, 2005 Doris E. (Van Nostrand) Virginia, 89, of Baldwinsville, died
Sunday. Born in Syracuse, she worked for 20 years as a cook manager at the
West Genesee School District, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Camillus
Seniors and Fairmount Commu-nity Church and its Esther Circle. She was
predeceased by her husband William in 1976, a son William in 2004, two
brothers Donald and Gordon, two sisters Esther Haas and Edna Donahue. Survived
by a son, John (Maureen) of Baldwinsville; a sister, Janice (Fred) Thomas of
Baldwinsville; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services are 10
a.m. Thursday at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus.
Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may
be made to Syracuse Home Association, 7740 Meigs Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.

Wilson, Jennie (Baratta)   
July 11, 2005 Jennie (Baratta) Wilson, 86, of Baldwinsville, formerly of
Solvay, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, July 11. Born in Syracuse, she
was a lifelong resident of Solvay before moving to Baldwinsville. She was a
graduate of Solvay High School. Jennie was a licensed beautician and co-owner
of Jessie Baratta's Beauty Shop in Solvay. She retired from the Solvay School
District where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a past member of the
Solvay Tigers Auxiliary, a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church for 79 years,
where she was past president of its Altar and Rosary Society and was a member
of its choir. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard in 1975; and brother,
Patrick in 2000. Jennie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who
was devoted to her family. She was well-known in Solvay for her delicious pies
and cookies. Above all, she will be remembered for her generous, servant
heart. Surviving are a daughter, Judy (Wilson) Merritt, of Baldwinsville;
three grandchildren, Amie (Andy) Pompo, Erik Grobsmith and Alana (Dan)
Rasbach; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Olivia Pompo; two sisters, Carmella
Gillette, of Baldwinsville and Marion Baratta, of Syracuse; one sister-in-law,
Helen Baratta, of Solvay, several nieces and nephews. Services will be
conducted at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m.
at St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral mass will be celebrated. Burial will
be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue. Contributions may be made to St. Cecilia's
Church Renovation Fund, 1001 Woods Rd., Solvay, NY 13209. Dignity Bagozzi
Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/12/2005.