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Basher, William J.         
July 24, 2005 William J. Basher, 95, of Hamilton, NY, died Sunday. Funeral
services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home,
25 Broad St., Hamilton. Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions: Fountain Fire Co. #1, 121 Lebanon St.,
Hamilton, NY 13346.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Belge, Peter R.            
July 21, 2005 Peter R. Belge, 35, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away July 21,
2005 in Florida after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of
Chittenango in 1985, U.S Air Force Veteran and had degrees in Cosmetology and
Surgical Technician.Survivors: His parents, Robert and Diane of Kirkville;
brother, Steve of Boston, MA; Paternal grandmother, Jane Belge of clay;
several aunts, uncles and friends. Services where held in Florida.
Contribution may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospital, Royal Oak Lane, Dade
City, Florida 33525. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Birchmeyer, Arthur P.           
July 22, 2005 Arthur P. Birchmeyer, 87, of Port Orange, Florida, died Friday,
July 22, 2005. He moved to Florida in 1964 from Syracuse and was a Navy
Veteran of WWII and Korea. Arthur was a past exaulted ruler with the Daytona
Beach and Port Orange Elks Club. He was a former boy scout leader, little
league coach and volunteer fireman in Howlett Hill. Member of the Port Orange
VFW and Port Orange Woodcarvers Club. He enjoyed bowling and was a camping
enthusiast. Lifetime member of the Pastime Club. His son, Arthur P.
Birchmeyer, Jr., died in 2002. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Mildred;
his son, Larry W. Birchmeyer of Sebastian, FL; one daughter-in-law, Sheila
Birchmeyer of Onondaga Hill; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Services Thursday 8 p.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca
Tpk. Interment, Howlett Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to ones favorite charity.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Branchau, Michael A.            
July 22, 2005 Michael A. Branchau, 56, of Fulton. Survivors: Best friend,
Marilyn McIntyre; two sons, John and Brian Branchau; two stepsons, Phil and
Pete Eaton; three brothers, Jim and Bob Branchau and Joe Busch; one sister,
Sandy Post; and one granddaughter, Callie Branchau. Per his request, no
calling hours or service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Brantley Jr., Dealton D.             
July 20, 2005 Dealton D. Brantley, Jr., 22, of 107 Hatch St., departed this
life, Wednesday, July 20, 2005. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother,
Marvis Williams; father and stepmother, Dealton and Shantel Brantley, Sr.;
five sisters, Chantia, Cuwanda, Lakeisha, Shankey and Shevelle all of
Syracuse; three brothers, Darnial of New Jersey, Devon and Drequan both of
Utica, NY; paternal grandfather, Clayborn Brantley of Syracuse. Calling hours
will Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church,
1034 Montgomery Street, with funeral services following at 1 p.m. Burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated
475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Connors, Delores           
July 25, 2005 Delores Connors, 72, of North Syracuse, NY, died Monday, July
25, 2005 at home. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late
William and Helen (Nolan) Gowetzky. Mrs. Connors married Richard Connors, June
6, 1952 inPennsylvania. Delores had a deep love of family and her
grandchildren, and a passion for Turning Stone and Foxwood. She was a
Comptroller and was employed by Holiday Inn for 33 years. She is survived by
her husband of 52 years, Richard Connors; two daughters, Robin Hofer of Texas
and Kelli Martino of Cicero, NY; one son, Michael R. of Syracuse, NY; two
brothers, Paul T. Nolan of Indiana and Robert Gowetzky of Clay, NY; a
stepdaughter, Dortha Jones of Pennsylvania; three stepsons, Richard M., Jr. of
Pittsburgh, PA, Robert M. of Alpina and James L. of Erie, Pennsylvania; seven
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren and
nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, JoAnn Clevenger; and an infant
brother, Billy. 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 (Rt 11),
North Syracuse, NY. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 9
a.m. at the funeral home, 209 North Main Street (Rt 11), North Syracuse. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Church, Cicero, NY. Interment will be Thursday in North Syracuse Cemetery. The
family requests memorial donations be sent to American Lung Association.
SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The Guest Book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Davies, James Trevor          
July 21, 2005 James Trevor Davies, age 82, died in his sleep at home in
Honolulu, Hawaii, on July 21, 2005. He was born in Syracuse, New York on
January 20, 1923, the only child of James T. Davies and Mary Emily Davies of
Eastwood. Trevor, as the deceased was known, never married, and fathered no
children. He attended Eastwood High and served in the Army Air Corps in World
War II. Thereafter he earned a bachelors degree from Syracuse University, and
continued the career with Dunn & Bradstreet that he had begun as a boy
reporter. He lived in Syracuse all his life, except for during assignments as
Regional Sales Manager for Dunn & Bradstreet in Tampa, Florida; in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania; and as assistant National Training Director for that same firm
in New York City. He then became a cost accountant for Raytheon Corporation in
Lexington, Massachusetts, before returning to Syracuse to earn his MBA at
Syracuse University. He served as senior accountant for the Niagara Mohawk
Nine Mile One and Nine Mile Two projects, and ended his career by earning his
Real Estate Broker's license, working then as a sales agent for Better Homes &
Garden Realty and Kirnan Realty. From the late 1970's he resided in the
Lancaster Avenue area with his platonic companion, the late Mrs. Elenor E.
Hicks, a former Syracuse University employee. He will be missed among a wide
circle of Syracuse University staff and retirees. In the mid-1990's, he
entered doctor's care for Alzheimer's Syndrome and Parkinson's Disease, living
at Heritage Apartments and the Cunningham facility on East Brighton Avenue.
After the passing of Mrs. Hicks in 2003, her caregiver and eldest son, Timothy
D. Hicks of Syracuse and Honolulu, began to plan including Trevor in Tim's
return to Honolulu. Tim was also caregiver for Mr. Davies. Trevor Davies had
visited Hawaii with Mrs. Hicks on a long vacation in 1988, and Trevor was an
enthusiastic admirer of the climate, people, cuisine and customs of Hawaii.
They moved in November 2004 to a Waikiki apartment with an unobstructed view
of Diamond Head. In accordance with Mr. Davies wishes, his ashes will be
scattered at sea offshore from Waikiki by Hawaiian outrigger canoe.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Devendorf, Barbara H.         
July 25, 2005 Barbara Haskins Devendorf, 58, of Minoa, passed away peacefully
on Monday at Crouse Hospital after a recent illness. She was a member of the
Minoa First United Methodist Church. After graduating from SUNY Oswego in
1968, Barbara taughtelementary school for a year in Dade County, Florida and
then for six years in the West Genesee Central School District. She then
devoted the next 15 years to her family, providing a loving home environment
for her husband Ross and children Christopher and Andrea. Barbara returned to
the classroom in 1990 and dedicated herself to her students at Minoa
Elementary School of the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District. She
loved teaching and provided a warm, inviting and structured atmosphere for the
children in her third grade classes. One of her greatest joys was helping her
students learn the basic lessons which would help them to achieve and to
succeed in life. Barbara loved to decorate her home with flower arrangements
and her collections of teddy bears, dolls and antiques. She also enjoyed
traveling and over the years made numerous trips with her family to Florida,
Virginia, the Carolinas, the 1000 Islands, the lower Hudson Valley and New
York City. Survivors: her husband of 37 years, Ross R. Devendorf of Minoa; her
mother, Elsie Haskins of Minoa; a son, Christopher and his wife, Cindy of
Latham; a daughter, Andrea Dellich and her husband, Jason of Minoa; a brother,
James Haskins and his wife, Janet of Minoa; nine nieces and nephews and 11
great nieces and nephews. Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Friday at the Minoa First
United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
church, 250 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions may be made payable to the East
Syracuse-Minoa Central School District for the Barbara H. Devendorf-Minoa
Elementary Memorial Account, 407 Fremont Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13057. RUSSELL
H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Dumas, Linda M.          
July 25, 2005 Linda M. Dumas, 57, ofFulton, NY died on July 25, 2005. Mrs.
Dumas was born in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Merritt and Thelma Corette
Smith. Linda had resided in the Fulton area most of her life. Mrs. Dumas was
employed by Lockheed Martin in Syracuse, NY for over 30 years. Surviving are
one brother, David Arnold Smith of Oswego, NY; one sister, Millie (Joseph)
LaBeef of Fulton, NY; three nephews; four great-nephews. Predeceased by her
husband, Robert Dumas on November 7, 2004. Friends may call on Thursday, July
28, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Young & Son Funeral Home, 322 Oneida St.,
Fulton, NY. Services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the
Young & Son Funeral Home. Burial in Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Easton, Willard L. (Bill)            
July 24, 2005 Willard L. (Bill) Easton, 66, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday,
July 24, 2005. Life resident of Syracuse, he served in the Marine Corps. He
retired as a brick layer for New York State parks. Bill was an avid hunter and
fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Marianne Moore Easton; two sons, William A.
(Julie) Easton, Patrick F. (Amy) Easton; two grandsons, Joseph and Anthony;
his brother, Arthur C. Easton; his sister, Durstene Pagano; several nieces and
nephews. Services will be private. No calling hours. Contributions to Hospice
of CNY. Arrangements by Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., Onondaga Hill.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Gaudet, Robert I.        
July 25, 2005 Robert I. Gaudet, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at home.
He was an Army Veteran during WWII. He retired from Accurate Die Casting in
1983 after 16 years of employment. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament
Church and an usher. He was a member of the Eastwood American Legion Post
#1276, Life Member of the Manlius Post VFW and a member of St. Joseph Council
5398 Knights of Columbus. Survived by his wife, Caroline Fergola Gaudet; a
daughter, Karen Gaudet of Reno, Nevada; a sister, Bernice Kelley of Rumford,
Maine. Services are private. Internment will in St. Mary's Mausoleum. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Gravlin, Blanche           
July 24, 2005 Blanche Gravlin, 81, of Oswego, died July 24, 2005. Survivors:
Children, Mary Gravlin,Frank, Jim, Peter, and Lester Gravlin. Services: 12
noon Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Nelson Funeral Home. Calling 11 a.m. to 12
noon prior to service. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Harrington, Scott E.            
July 25, 2005 Scott E. Harrington, 25, of Oswego, died July 25, 2005.
Surviving: parents, Michael and Tammy Harrington; brother, Michael Harrington,
Jr.; sister, Brittany Harrington; stepbrother, Christopher Diehl. Services: 10
a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Church. Calling 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Nelson
Funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Haskins, Sheila M.         
July 26, 2005 Sheila M. Haskins, 69, passed away Tuesday at Crouse Hospital.
Born in Syracuse, she was a resident of Fayetteville for the past 29 years.
She is predeceased by her parents, Norbert and Lillian Weiss; and her aunt,
IsabelleMerwin. Sheila is survived by her two sons, John M. Haskins of Manlius
and Jeff R. (Marylou) Haskins of Fulton; a granddaughter, Chrissy Haskins; two
grandsons, Richard Haskins II and John Haskins, Jr. Services will be private
with burial in North Syracuse Cemetery. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Iurino, Reta C.          
July 23, 2005 Reta C. Iurino, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at her home.
She was born in Syracuse and was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. She was
a member of The National Association of Legal Secretaries, National
Secretaries Association, and Lincoln Republican Club. Reta was employed for
over 30 years as a Secretary to Family Court Judge Leonard Bersani, and she
was also a partner in Balu-Rede Estate Sales for 28 years. She is survived by
her cousins; Angelo family, Falcone family, Henry family and her extended
family, Sally and Nicholas Geruso, Geruso children, grandchildren all of
Syracuse and several other cousins. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday,
10 a.m. in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. Calling Hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. Peter's
Church, 709 James Street, NY 13203. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514
Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Jones, David B.            
July 25, 2005 David B. Jones, 56, of Morrisville, NY, died Monday. Funeral
Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St.,
Morrisville, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Erieville, NY. Visitation:
Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Contributions: to the
family to be used according to their need and wishes.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Kline, Donald R.         
July 25, 2005 Donald R. Kline, 76, of Arbordale Pl., Syracuse, died Monday,
July 25, 2005, in Community General Hospital. Mr. Kline had been a Greyhound
Bus driver for 28 years. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. from the
Coolican-McSweeney Funeral Home, 322 Washington Ave., Oneida. Burial in
McConnellsville Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home. Donations may be made to Wander's Rest Humane Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Knight, Raymond E.         
July 25, 2005 Raymond E. Knight, 61, of Mexico. He was a candlemaker for Will
& Baumer Candle Co. Survivors: Son Charles Cummins, Mexico; daughters Phyllis
Duell, Central Square, Lena Recore, Mexico; four grandchildren; brother Carl
Knight, Parish; sister Edith Jackson, Lowville. Services: 1 p.m. Friday from
the Harter Funeral Home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico, NY. Burial will be in
Mexico Village Cemetery. Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Leonard, Lori Ann        
July 24, 2005 Lori Ann Leonard, 33, of Minoa, was tragically taken from us.
Born in Syracuse, she attended East Syracuse-Minoa Schools. She enjoyed
playing, camping, and spending time with her children and family. "A
daughter's like arose...You love you care you help her grow...You touch her
tenderly...You teach her all she needs to know...Let her go reluctantly...Her
beauty leaves you in breathless awe...Her kindness brings a tear...You never
see a single flaw...You hope she sees no fear...Lori Ann is my rose, my
daughter and my friend...Though my love for her forever grows...My sadness,
will never end--..Barbara Sloan to her loving daughter. She was predeceased by
her father, Donald Leonard; and her grandmother, Ruth Seals. Survivors: two
sons, Austin and Zackary; her mother, Barbara Sloan of Fayetteville; her
sister, Jennifer Leonard of Minoa; her brother and sister-in-law, Jeffrey and
Patti Leonard of Phoenix; and her nieces and nephews to whom she was known as
Aunt Wee, Kyle John, Dustin, Brooke, and Alexis. Visitation will be 2 to 4
p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Russell H. Schepp & Son Funeral Home, 109 East
Ave., Minoa. Contributions: to a Trust Fund for her sons may be made payable
to: Donations for Lori Ann Leonard, c/o Oneida Savings Bank, 101 Falls Blvd.,
Chittenango, NY 13037. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Loperfido, Daniel P.          
July 25, 2005 Daniel P. Loperfido, 56, of Mattydale, passed away Monday at his
home. He was born in Syracuse and was a US Navy Veteran during the Vietnam
War, he was still active in the Reserves. Daniel retired in 1999 after 27
years with Frank Gabriel'sAutomotive as a Dispatch Manager and Mechanic. His
wife, Shirley Loperfido died in 2003. He is survived by three daughters,
Catherine H. Loperfido of Syracuse, Ruth E. (Brian) Besanson of Mattydale,
Jennifer I. Loperfido of Syracuse; six grandchildren, Felicia, Daniel Jason,
Joseph, Brian, Alexandra and Isabella; one brother, Michael Loperfido of
Syracuse; one sister, Nancy Lyon of Syracuse; and several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on
Friday, 11 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., on
Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Luczyski, Stanley        
July 25, 2005 Stanley Luczyski, 92, of North Syracuse, died Monday in James
Square Nursing Home. He was born in Syracuse. He was owner of Esso Gas Station
in Dewitt; also worked at one time in the Maintenance Department in the
Liverpool School District. He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine, died in
2002. Survived by niece, Kathleen Bates, of Jamesville; and nephew, Michael
Garbinsky, of Kirkville. Services: 9 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2005 at St.
Matthew's Church, E. Syracuse. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. No calling
hours. Arrangements by Forani & Cline Funeral Home, E. Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Lynch, Arlene Theresa         
July 25, 2005 Arlene Theresa Lynch, 90, passed away, Monday, July 25, 2005, at
Geneva General Hospital. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday,
July 27, 2005 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mull Funeral Home, Inc., 113 Virginia
Street, Waterloo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 28, 2005
at 10 a.m. in Saint Mary's Church, Waterloo. Father Joseph McCaffrey,
Sacramental Minister, will officiate. Burial will follow in Spring Brook
Cemetery, Seneca Falls. The family request memorial contributions be directed
to either: The House of John, 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 or
Alternative for Battered Women, (ABW) P.O. Box 39601, Rochester, New York
14604. Arlene was born in Auburn, NY on July 18, 1915 the daughter of the late
Joseph and Aneila Sobus-Piwinski. Arlene is survived by her daughters, Barbara
Cappon of Rochester and Karen (Ray) Christensen of Broad Brook, CT; a son,
Thomas (Dorcas) Lynch of Shortsville; eight grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arlene is preceded
in death by her husband, T. Laurence who passed away on June 4, 1973; and her
sisters, Stella Panna and Clair Stanger.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

McCombie, Ivy H.           
July 26, 2005 Ivy H. McCombie, 91, of Bridgeport , died Tuesday at the
Crossings in Minoa. Born in Seneca, NY, she lived in Bridgeport for over 70
years. She retired from General Electric in 1977. She was a member of the
Sullivan Leisure Time Club. Her husband, Robert died in 1988. survivors: a
son, Robert J. McCombie, Jr., of Bridgeport; a sister, Stella Whitaker of
Shortsville; a sister-in-law, Christine Moth of Kirkville; two grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services: Noon Friday
at Traub Funeral Home, 7975 Rt. 31, Bridgeport. Burial Pine Plains Cemetery,
N. Manlius. Calling hours, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday. Contributions may be
made to the Sullivan Leisure Time Club, 7507 Lakeport Rd., Chittenango, NY
13037. Traub Funeral Home Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Moses, Virginia Speno           
July 25, 2005 Virginia Speno Moses, 59, of Marietta died Monday, July 25,
2005. Born in Ithaca to Clarine and Martin Speno, she graduated from
Nottingham High, The American School in Switzerland, and Cazenovia College.
Mrs. Moses married her beloved husband Robert E Moses in July, 1970. "Ginny"
was a P.S.I.A. Certified Ski Professional. She taught skiing at Haystack Mt.,
Vermont, Labrador Mt. and Cazenovia Ski Club. She was an avid tennis player.
Mrs. Moses was an officer and member of The Skaneateles Garden Club and served
briefly before her illness returned, as a Board member of Advocates of Upstate
University Hospital. Ginny loved her family and her home. She was extremely
proud of her children. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Moses; her
sons, Robert Martin (Aline) of Skaneateles, and Frank Henry of Syracuse; her
daughters, Kathryn (Matt) Burnett of Dewitt, and Hope Helen Moses of Marietta;
one grandaughter, Quinn Clarine Burnett; her brothers, M. Jeffrey Speno of
Mill Valley CA. and Andrew H. Speno of Manlius; sisters Hope S. Mclaughlin of
Pasadena, CA, Helen Bridewater of Warren, VT; several nieces and nephews and
two aunts. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church,
Rte 80, and Otisco NY. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at
the Edward J Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. Syracuse. Burial will
be in St Patrick's Cemetery in Otisco. Contributions may be made to Hope for
Bereaved, 4500 Onondaga Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13219 or Advocates for SUNY Upstate
University Medical Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Oswald, Nettie F.          
July 25, 2005 Nettie F. Oswald, 99, of Oswego, NY, formerly of Benton Corners,
Cato, NY. Calling hours 11 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, July 28 Jewell Funeral
Home, Cato, NY. Funeral Services: 12 noon at funeral home. Burial in
Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander, NY. Contributions Ira Methodist Church, Cato,
NY 13033.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Perigny, Katherine J.           
July 25, 2005 Katherine J. Perigny, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at her
home. Born in Dobbs Ferry, NY she worked at Crouse Hinds in Syracuse for 35
years before her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband, Roland L.
Perigny (1950).She is survived by three daughters, Arlene (Robert) Ruley of
California, Nancy (Henry) Beeman and Mary Lou LaMoy both of Syracuse; a
brother, Pasquale Moriniti of Cleveland, NY; a sister, Joan Smiley of
Washington; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be
held on Friday at 10 a.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow
in Assumption Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family on
Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main Street. Please
visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family
Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Prior Jr., Willard R.         
July 18, 2005 Willard R. Prior, Jr. tireless champion of the poor and
oppressed of the world died July 18, 2005 in Albuquerque, New Mexico from
complications of Parkinson's Disease. Through the quiet force of his example
and will, he enriched the lives of generations in Asia, Europe, Central and
South America and throughout the United States. His clear moral view led him
on a constant search for peace and justice for all of God's children. Will
Prior was born in Oneida, New York on June 5, 1929. He was the son of
teachers, Willard F. Prior, Superintendent of Schools in Oneida and Alice
(Bennet) Prior. A star student and athlete in high school he went to Princeton
where he played football, basketball, was the captain of the baseball team and
Vice-President of his class. After two years in the Air Force and a short
stretch in professional baseball he returned to Colgate for a Masters degree
in history. He began a teaching career with positions in Hawaii and upstate
New York and then, at age 30, joined the Peace Corps, went to Venezuela and
began his lifetime of service. He spent years in Viet Nam with the Agency for
International Development (USAID) and then moved onto U.N. refugee camps in
Sudan and Phillipines. He returned to the U.S. and settled in the southwest.
He found what he felt was his true calling, working with Witness for Peace in
Central America, principally war torn Nicaragua, to alleviate suffering and
document abuse. He became a protestor for morality in government and continued
that effort as long as health allowed. Camp Dudley on Lake Champlain in
Westport, N.Y. was his home base and he returned there year after year,
teaching, coaching, singing, dancing, and encouraging generations of young men
to "put the other fellow first". Along this journey he gained a massive family
of friends. They are his legacy and are bound together by their love for him
and, not in small part, by his prodigeous letter writing. Even in his last
difficult weeks he continued to touch lives, bringing inspiration and resolve
to his visitors and to the wonderful care givers at the Veterans Hospital in
Albuquerque He is survived by his sister, Betsy and her husband, Jack Raycroft
of South Glastonbury, CT; nephews, Jack Raycroft, Jr. and his wife, Laurie of
Swampscott, MA, Ted Raycroft and his wife, Audrey of Sherborn, MA, Tim
Raycroft of Jamaica Plain, MA; a niece, Kate Raycroft-Meyer and her husband,
Peter Meyer of Bristol, VT; and eight grandnephews and grandnieces Memorial
services will be held in Albuquerque, Oneida and Westport, NY with times to be
arranged.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Scott, Spencer James            
July 24, 2005 Spencer James Scott, 64, passed away peacefully, July 24, 2005
at University Hospital, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born
February 23, 1941 in Lauderdale County, AL. He was a Syracuse resident for
more than 30 years and pre-viously worked for Crouse Hinds and the CNR Paving
and Construction Company. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Carrie
and Ottoway Scott of Florence, AL; brother, Robert Lee Reeder of Syracuse, NY;
and sister, Margaret Reeder of New Haven, CT. He leaves to cherish his memory
his wife of 37 years, Helen Thompson Scott of Syracuse; one daughter,
Priscilla Scott of Syracuse; two sons, James Wayne Baugh of Florence, AL and
Royce Hill of Detroit, MI; goddaughter, Rob-Keena Marshall; four
grandchildren, Perrin Drake, Jala Baugh of Florence, AL, Braylon Noble and Mi'
Kaysjiah Allen of Syracuse, NY; four sisters, Mattie Thompson and Ethel Hall
(William) of Florence, AL, Viola Thompson (Felix) of Indianapolis, IN and
Sarah Scott of Detroit, MI; three brothers, George Scott (Violene), Isaiah
Thornton of Florence, AL and Charles Ray of Huntsville, AL. Calling hours will
be today 5 to 7 p.m. at Garland Brothers Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St.
Funeral services will be in Saturday in Florence, Alabama. Correspondence may
be sent to Mrs. Helen Scott, 400 Fabius St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Garland Bros.
Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Taurel, Julius             
July 22, 2005 Julius Taurel, 87, was called to the lord on Friday. He was a
lifetime resident of Syracuse. He was a communicant of Our Lady Of Lourdes
Church. Julius was employed by Crouse Hinds for 38 years and lived in the
valley area most of hislife. He was predeceased by his longtime companion,
Stella Kurtyka. He is survived by two nephews, Jeff Krasoski, of Cicero and
Darrell Krasoski of Orlando, FL. Church services will be held Friday 10 a.m.
at Our Lady Of Lourdes Church. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery
. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home independently
owned. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end
funeral price abuse.

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.
Tracy, Gertrude J.       
July 24, 2005 Gertrude J. Tracy, 77, of Fulton, New York, died on Sunday, July
24, 2005 at Oswego Hospital following a brief illness. She worked at the
Montgomery wards in Fulton, for several years and at Jim's Breakfast House.
Surviving are four sons, Theodore (T.J.) Tracy, Timothy Tracy, Terrence Tracy,
and Thomas Tracy, all of Fulton, NY; two daughters, Jacquelyn Condon, of
Fulton, NY, Jaleen Baum, of Martville, NY; two brothers, Louis Loosen and
Norbert Loosen, both of Fulton, NY; three sisters, Joan Pallotta of
Zephyrhills, FL, Sybil Dellomorte of Cleveland, NY, Karen Tice of Bonners
Ferry, Idaho; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tracy was
predeceased by her husband, Theordore Tracy, in September of 2004 and two
brothers, Gary and James Loosen. There will be a graveside service at St.
Mary's Cemetery in Fulton, New York on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11 a.m.
Arrangements are in the care of the Young & Son Funeral Home, Fulton, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.

Vaccaro, Richard (Duke)       
July 17, 2005 Richard (Duke) Vaccaro, 85, of Sanford, FL, formerly of
Camillus, NY, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2005. He was a Business Agent of
Local 333, he then retired to Florida. He was buried with his wife, Joan, who
passed in 2000. He is sur-vived by his two brothers, John J. Vaccaro of
Brewerton, Peter (Anna) Vaccaro of Syracuse and several nieces, nephews and
cousins. He will be greatly missed by all his family. Contributions may be
made to Hospice Vitas Foundation, 5151 Anderson St., Orlando, FL 32804.
Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of
Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 7/27/2005.