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Askew, Frances Bartlett   
Frances Bartlett Askew May 29, 2005 Elizabeth "Bette" Frances Bartlett Askew,
63, of Oswego, passed away Sunday. Calling hours are Wednesday, June 1, 10
a.m. to noon with a service to follow at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga
Street, Hannibal. Burial will be in Hannibal Village Cemetery, Hannibal.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Bach, Antoinette P.
May 30, 2005 Antoinette P. Bach, 56, of Syracuse, passed away Monday. Born in
Syracuse, she attended Enable and ARC Training School. She was an active
communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus where she was a
member of the Rosary So-ciety. She was a member of the Polish Home and a
delegate to the PNA meetings. She loved to travel. Survivors: her mother,
Bernice A. Bach and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 9 a.m. Friday
at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes. Friends may
call on the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 1320 W.
Genesee St. Contributions: Sacred Heart Roof Fund, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY
13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Barr Jr., Samuel   
May 28, 2005 Samuel Barr Jr., 72, of Mahaney Ave., Auburn, NY, died Saturday,
May 28, 2005, at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Mr. Barr was employed at
New Process Gear, Syracuse, NY, for 37 years, retiring on Dec. 31, 1995.
Surviving are his wife, Arcola Brown Barr of Auburn; one son, Norman J. Barr
of Auburn; two daughters, Powell Olivia Mejias of Syracuse, Shawnte Ressie
Barr of Auburn; four sisters, Daisy M. Barr and her husband Lang of Auburn,
Mattie Brown and her husband Joe Nathan of Florence, SC, Rolean Brown and her
husband Fred of Florence, SC, Olivia Jackson of Pamplico, SC; four brothers,
John Barr of Auburn, Essom Barr of Auburn, Jacob Barr and his wife Veronica of
Auburn, Willie Barr and his wife Linda of Auburn; seven grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call on Friday, June 3, 2005, from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roosevelt Memorial Baptist Church, 101 Fitch Ave.,
Auburn, NY. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2005, at 1
p.m. at the church. Interment will be at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Bills, Leona B.   
May 30, 2005 Leona B. Bills, age 80, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on Monday, May 30,
2005, at 10:25 a.m. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the
Behr Funeral Home in Dubuque, Iowa. Services will be on Thursday at St.
Joseph's Church in Key West, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Carter, Fred D.   
May 29, 2005 Fred D. Carter, 73, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at the home of his
daughter in Virginia. A native of Hannibal, he had resided in Fulton most of
his life. He retired in 1995 after 45 years at Nestle Company, Fulton. Fred
was a member of State Street United Methodist Church, Fulton, was an avid
golfer, and he enjoyed camping. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean
War. He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Mary Grant Carter, who died
in 1994. Fred and Mary were foster parents for many years. Surviving are three
daughters, Colleen B. (Thomas) Madigan of Bristow, VA, Lori K. (Robert)
Secreti of Balston Lake and Allyson L. (Michael) McManus of Fulton; a son,
Jeffrey T. Carter of Fulton; his mother, Genevieve Carter of Fulton;
grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Tommy and Jeffrey Madigan, Taylor,
Michael and Jackie McManus, Vharie Carter, Jennifer and Dillon Secreti;
several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at noon on Friday at Foster
Funeral Home, Fulton, with burial at Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours
are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street,
Fulton. Memorial contributions may be made to American Stroke Association, a
division of American Heart Association, c/o Syracuse Metro Division, P.O. Box
3049, Syracuse, New York 13220, or to Capital Hospice, P.O. Box 1576,
Merrifield, Virginia 22116-1576. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Castaldo, Lucille   
May 28, 2005 Lucille Castaldo, 47, of Weedsport, died unexpectedly on
Saturday, May 28, 2005, at her residence. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9
p.m. on Wednesday at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport.
Prayer services will be held just prior to the conclusion of calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Cole, Earl Gary   
May 30, 2005 Earl Gary Cole, 80, of Masters Road, Marcellus, died Monday at
home. He worked 33 years for the Carrier Corp. retiring in 1984. Gary was a
Navy veteran of WWII and was a member of the Marcellus American Legion Ralph
Share Post #297. He was a past member of the Marcellus Volunteer Fire
Department and a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. His
wife, the former Rose E. Stopyro, died in 2002. Gary is survived by his
children, Diane DeBottis of Marcellus, Thomas G. of North Syracuse, Daniel G.
of Virginia, and Maryanne Golden of Texas; six grandchildren, Barbara Hughes
and John DeBottis, both of Marcellus, Danielle Cole of Virginia, Michael,
Misty and Sean Golden, all of Texas; six great-grandchildren; one brother,
Marshall of Arizona; and one sister, Helen Rogers of Florida. Calling hours
will be Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., with American Legion services at 8 p.m., both
held at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main St., Marcellus. Funeral services will be
Friday 9 a.m. from the funeral home, and a funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. in
St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Marcellus Health Council or MAVES. Ryan Funeral
Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Congdon, Roger W.   
May 19, 2005 Roger W. Congdon, 68, died Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Lutheran
Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. Born in Syracuse, he was a resident of Cicero until
1974, where he worked at Cambridge Filter & Gladding Corporation. After eight
years in Homer,he moved to Indiana and was a Controller for Seyfert Foods
Division of Borden for 14 years before retiring in 1996 . He was a graduate of
North Syracuse High School and SUNY at Alfred. Roger truly enjoyed his family
and friends. He also enjoyed auto racing, the Indianapolis Colts and was an
accomplished fisherman boating a 41# Muskie on the St. Lawrence River last
fall on his last fishing trip. Surviving are his wife, Bernita Burr Congdon;
children, Mark (Susan), of Geneseo, Sharon (Dana) Wavle of Cortland, Joanne
(Allan) Ladowski of Churubusco, IN and Robert (Jennifer) of Ft. Wayne, IN; and
their mother, Beverly Congdon of Indiana; stepsons, James (Helen) Burr of
Pulaski and Jeffrey Burr of Jacksonville, FL; eight grandchildren; three
step-grandchildren; a brother, Richard of Cicero; and a sister, Mary Jane
Willey of Hastings; three nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his
parents, Clifford and Blanche Congdon. A Memorial Service is planned for 11
a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2005 at the Central Square Community Church, 833 US
Rt. 11, North in Central Square with a reception to follow at the church.
Calling hours will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. before the service. Contributions may be
made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 853, Watertown, NY 13601.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Cosentino, Harriet S.   
May 28, 2005 Harriet S. Cosentino, 77, of McConnellsville, passed away on
Saturday, May 28, at Oneida Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Joseph;
son, Frank (Carol); daughters, Martha Jackson (Robert), Theresa Rojeck(John),
Carol Van Dusen (Laurence); sister, Carol Bell; 12 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Harriet resided in Fairmount most of her life where she
was a homemaker and was employed by Fays Drug Co., Inc. (1965-1979). She moved
to Hawaii, where she was employed by Liberty House Dept. Store (1981-1986).
She was a life member of VFW Women's Auxiliary #4951. Harriet was a loving,
giving person who drew great joy from being able to do for others. She is and
will be sorely missed. Memorial Service will be held at Word of Life Assembly
of God, 12 East Oneida St., Baldwinsville, NY, on Saturday, June 25, at 11
a.m. Reception immediately to follow. Contributions may be made to the
Children's Miracle Network. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Cuskey, Louise   
May 29, 2005 Louise Cuskey, 90, of Auburn, died Sunday at Auburn Memorial
Hospital. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the White Chapel
Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on
Thursday at Holy Family Church. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Dawley Sr., Albert S.   
May 30, 2005 Albert S. Dawley, Sr., 74, formerly of Canastota, died Monday, at
Loretto Oswego Health & Rehabilitation Center. Graveside Services: 10 a.m.
Friday, June 3, 2005, at Lenox Rural Cemetery, Nelson Road, Canastota. At
Albert's request, there will be no calling hours. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME,
INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Flood, Mary C. (Artini)   
May 28, 2005 Mary C. (Artini) Flood, 65, of Solvay, passed away Saturday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she has resided in Solvay all her
life. She was a licensed beautician at area salons prior to working as an
accounting clerk at NY Telephone for 25 years, retiring in 1995. Mary was a
member of the NY Telephone Pioneers, the Tyrol Club of Solvay, and was a
communicant of St. Cecilia's Church. Surviving are two sons, Robert, of
Newark, Del., and Michael (Kim), of Lakeland; three grandchildren, Alex,
Christopher and Ashley; one brother, John Artini, of Solvay; one aunt, two
nieces, two great-nieces, one great-nephew and several cousins. Services will
be conducted at 8:15 a.m. Thursday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in
St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Entombment will
be in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue, Solvay. Dignity Bagozzi
Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Holmes, Mary N.   
January 23, 2005 Mary Noxon Holmes, 90, of Sykesville, MD, formerly of
Cazenovia, widow of John E. Holmes, died January 23, 2005. Survived by her
daughter, Mary Holmes-Bloomer; her son, John; two grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial services Saturday, June
4, 2005, 2 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cazenovia, NY. Burial,
Evergreen Cemetery. No calling hours. Arrangements by the RICHARD F. AYER
FUNERAL HOMES, CAZENOVIA, NY. 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Huff, Vivian   
May 29, 2005 Vivian Huff, 93, formerly of Syracuse, died Sunday at her home.
She resided in Syracuse, moving to Liverpool in 1988. She was predeceased by
her husbands, Leo Grabosky and Ralph Huff, and a son, Dr. Martin Grabosky.
Surviving are son, David Grabosky; daughters, Joan Grabosky and Yvonne
Henderson; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a nephew, William
Rogers. Services will be Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Welter-Price Funeral Home.
Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. No calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Jackson, Joseph M.   
May 30, 2005 Joseph M. Jackson, 91, of Baldwinsville, formerly of Toronto and
Skaneateles, passed away on May 30 at Francis House in Syracuse, NY. Born in
Perryville, MD, at Ingleside Farm, Joe was a graduate of the Tome School and
Johns Hopkins University, class of 1935, with a degree in mechanical
engineering. Having worked his way up through the ranks of the company, Joe
became president of Leeds & Northrup Canada, Ltd. Striking out on his own, he
became owner and president of THA Technical Industries Ltd. in Toronto. He was
a member of the American Instrument Society and Professional Engineers of
Canada. In retirement, Joe became an enthusiastic participant in the
Skaneateles community with a special fondness for the Skaneateles Rotary Club,
never missing a meeting in 10 years. He also enjoyed his involvement with the
Skaneateles-Auburn Model Airplane Club, but perhaps his greatest joy during
his years in Skaneateles was his position of Crossing Guard for the young
school children. He moved to Baldwinsville in 1999, continuing his passion for
cars and, until a few weeks ago, was restoring a 1967 Datsun 1600 roadster.
Many Baldwinsville residents will fondly remember Joe as "the have a happy day
man." He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothea (Murphy);
children, Gail Jackson (Ted) Strobeck of Baldwinsville, NY, and Susan Willard
Jackson of Bainbridge Island, Washington; grandsons, Jeffrey C. and Timothy J.
Strobeck; a brother, Henry C. Jackson of Elkton, Maryland. Joe was predeceased
by his daughter, Polly Hoyt Jackson. Friends may call at Falardeau Funeral
Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville, Wednesday, June 1, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Interment in the Jackson family plot will be Saturday, June 4, at Hopewell
Cemetery, Port Deposit, Maryland. Lee A. Patterson & Son, Perryville,
Maryland, is in charge of arrangements. Donations in lieu of flowers may be
made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208, or Hospice of
CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Kennedy, Mary Zupan   
May 30, 2005 Mary Zupan Kennedy, 90, of Cazenovia, died Sunday at Community
Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility in Hamilton. She was born in Tivolis,
NY and had lived in Cazenovia for most of her life. She was a former
dispatcher for CAVAC Ambulance; a former member of the Cazenovia Fire
Department Auxiliary; the American Legion Auxiliary and the Cazenovia Garden
Club. A communicant of St. James Church in Cazenovia, she was a member of the
Legion of Mary, the Altar Rosary Society and a Eucharistic Minister. Surviving
are her daughter, Teresa of Bellevue, WA and Robert T. Kennedy, Jr. of
Cloverdale, CA; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday at St. James Church in Cazenovia. Burial will be in St. James
Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Tait Funeral
Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road Cazenovia. Contributions may be made to St. James
Church, 6 Green Street Cazenovia, NY 13035. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Lewis, Marjorie E.   
May 27, 2005 Marjorie E. Lewis, 80, of Syracuse, died Friday, May 27, 2005.
The widow of Milton Lewis who died in February 2005. Survived by six children,
Joseph of Nedrow, Donna of Syracuse, Diana of Solvay, Christine of Waterloo,
Bonnie of Cuyler, William of Tully; 19 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren. Services: calling hours will be Thursday June 2, 2005 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd.,
LaFayette. A joint service for Marjorie and her husband, Milton will be in the
Cardiff Cemetery Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Pastor Chuck Bratt officiating.
HALL FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Lienhard, Therese S.   
May 26, 2005 Therese S. Lienhard, 89, passed away at Stonehedge Health &
Rehabilitation Center on Thursday. Born July 18, 1915, in Switzerland, she
married Otto Lienhard in 1940, and moved to the United States in 1956. She
lived in Andes, NY, from 1986 to 1996 before moving to Manlius. She was a
devote and critical thinking Catholic. Her husband Otto died in 1978 and a son
Peter died in 1984. Survivors: two daughters, Gabrielle Renwick and two
grandchildren from Boise, ID, and Susanna Lienhard of Denver, CO; two sons,
Rudolf and his wife Linda and four grandchildren of Manlius, and Walter
Lienhard of Salt Lake City, UT; and a sister, Marguerite Thevenard of
Prumevaux, France. Funeral Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception
Church, Fayetteville. The family will receive friends at the Craftsman House
Restaurant following the church service. Contributions: In her memory
contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box
599, Lenox Hill Station, NY, NY 10021. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville
637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

McAleer, William M.   
June 17, 2004 Graveside services for William M. McAleer, 61, of Sarasota, FL,
and Manlius, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in South Onondaga Cemetery, South
Onondaga. Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. PLEASE SIGN
OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Nash, Barry P.   
May 28, 2005 Barry Patrick Nash died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born
in Syracuse, he graduated from Central Tech High School. He served in the 1209
U.S. Army Reserve. He was in the steel construction business for many years.
He completed many well-known structures in the Central New York area,
including the Carrier Dome. He recently donated the steel work for Immaculate
Conception School, Fayetteville, and also the steel construction for the 911
Memorial in DeWitt. Survivors: a son, Dr. Barry P. Nash Jr; two daughters,
Beverly A. Beverly and Christine Nash; twin brother, Bruce P. Nash of
Fayetteville; a brother, William J. Nash, and a sister, Janice Petreszyn, of
East Syracuse; and three grandchildren. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Thursday
at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception
Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
Contributions: Immaculate Conception School, 400 Salt Springs St.,
Fayetteville, NY 13066. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Pearson, Richard T.
March 30, 2005 Friends are invited to memorial services for Richard T. "Dick"
Pearson on Saturday, June 4, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the First Congregational
Church, Bridge Street, Phoenix. Dick was killed in an auto accident on March
30. Survivors: his wife of 47 years, the former Adelia J. Allen, who was
critically injured in the accident; children, Pamela Chandler, Phoenix, Amy
Kimball, Sandy Pond, and Rick (Holly) Pearson of Boylston; seven grandsons;
one granddaughter. Also surviving are his mother, Eva Pearson; a brother,
Ronald (Elaine); a sister, Patricia (Kemden) Mauser, all of Phoenix; three
nieces and a nephew; one grandniece and one grandnephew. In lieu of flowers,
contributions are suggested to the Lacona Fire Department, Lacona, NY 13083.
Arrangements by Summerville Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Smith, Eva Mae   
May 27, 2005 Eva Mae Smith, 92, went home to be with the Lord, Friday. She was
preceded in death by her husband Raymond Smith. She leaves to cherish her
memory five children, Ira Lee Davis, Carrie Davis-Williams and Verna M. Davis
of Syracuse, Addis Davis and Jessie B. Davis of Apopka, FL; one sister, Mary
L. Nevines of Apopka, FL; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
seven great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday 2 p.m. at Marvin C.
Zanders Funeral Home, 232 W. Michaels Gladden Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703.
Correspondence may be sent to Carrie D. Williams, 343 Rich St., Syracuse, NY
13207. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Smith, Vicky L.   
May 28, 2005 Vicky L. Smith, 45, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Fred W. and Edna Smith;
companion, Thomas Wilson; sons, John Mech and Brian Salisbury; daughters, Toni
Osborne and Tonya Salisbury; brothers, Fred Smith, Jr. and James Smith;
sister, Sarah Bates; and nine grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held
on Wednesday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. at the DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home. Family
and friends may call between 7:30 to 8:30 prior to the service at the funeral
home. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end
funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Snyder, Mary E. Forkhamer   
May 31, 2005 Mary E. Forkhamer Snyder, 80, of N. Syracuse, NY, died Tuesday
morning at her daughters home in Cicero, NY. Born in Syracuse. She was
employed by the Onondaga Sheriff's Dept. Survived by five daughters, Diane
Clark, Patricia Lopes, Evelyn Mcnulty, Nancy Snyder, Bernadette Snyder; and
eight sons, James Forkhamer, Richard Forkhamer, Alfred Forkhamer, Steven
Forkhamer, Robert Forkhamer, Daniel Forkhamer, Patrick Snyder, Gary Snyder; 27
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8
p.m. at Sears - Middleton - Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rt
11), North Syracuse, NY. Prayer service will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at
the funeral home and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m.
at St. Rose of Lima, 409 S. Main Street, North Syracuse. Interment will follow
in Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The Guest
Book At www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Sprague, Nancy Jean (Gorman)   
(Gorman) Sprague May 31, 2005 Nancy Jean (Gorman) Sprague, 69, passed away on
Tuesday after being diagnosed with liver cancer in April. Nancy was born in
Syracuse the daughter of Willis A. and Virginia B. Gorman. She graduated from
Central Tech High School in1954 and married Raymond D. Sprague, March 31,
1956. Nancy worked 27 years for ISO and finished her career with the
Carpenters Insurance Fund. She enjoyed her retirement years by traveling with
Raymond and their friends as well as helping her daughter Karen raise her
triplet boys. Nancy was proud of all of her grandchildren and their
accomplishments. Nancy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Raymond D.
Sprague; three children and their spouses, Linda and Brian Burns and their
children, Lindsey, Rockne, and Breann; Doug and Sue Sprague and their
children, Ryan and Kristi, Karen and Jim Reiss and their children, Emily and
the triplets, Roman, Cameron, and Tucker; brother, William and Rita Gorman;
and sister, Rena and Albert Antinarella. Nancy accumulated many cherished
friends, especially Molly Voltz with whom she shared all her requests for her
final journey home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 3 at 9 a.m.
at the DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home, 4901 Jamesville Road. Family and friends
may call between 5 to 8 Thursday, June 2 at the funeral home. Burial will take
place in LaFayette Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be
appreciated by the family to either the Transplant Awareness Group, PO Box
2126, Syracuse, NY 13220-2126 in honor of Sue Sprague or University Hospital
Pediatric Oncology Unit in honor of Tucker Reiss. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT
MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.

Walker, Eugene F.   
May 30, 2005 Eugene F. Walker, 85, of Granby, died Monday at Lee Memorial
Hospital, Fulton. Born in Metz, New York, Mr. Walker had resided in the Granby
area since 1945. He retired in 1982 from Armstrong World Industries, Fulton,
after 37 years. Mr. Walker was a member of the First Congregational, United
Church of Christ, Fulton, where he had served as trustee and on the building
and repair committee. He was a member of Hiram Lodge #144 F.&A.M., Fulton,
where he was awarded the Dedicated Service Award and had served as Associate
Grand Sentinel of the Grand Lodge of Masons State of New York. He was a member
and past patron of Elizabeth Chapter #105, O.E.S., Fulton. He was an Army
veteran of World War II, serving in the African and Italian Campaigns with the
First Armored Division Field Artillery. Surviving are his wife, the former
Beatrice "Bea" Vaughn of Granby; two daughters, Brenda Walker of Newark, NY,
and Beth Cavalli of Novato, CA; three sons, Bruce Walker of Fairborn, OH,
Brian Walker of Cheyenne, WY, and Barry Walker of Scottsville, NY; a sister,
Nell Martz of Rochester; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Foster Funeral
Home, Fulton. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Masonic
service at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hiram Lodge #144, 646 Maple Avenue, Fulton,
13069. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/1/2005.
Wise, Leora Fae   
May 28, 2005 Leora Fae Wise, 77, passed away with her family beside her on
Saturday. Leora (Lee) was a lifelong resident of Central New York. She was
born in Pompey Hill, NY, August 13, 1927. She was a graduate of Marcellus High
School in 1944 and received adegree from SUNY Morrisville in Home Economics in
1947. Her experiences in the food service industry included International
Harvester, Syracuse Psychopathic Hospital, Skaneateles Central Schools and
Owner/Operator of The Wise Stop, Borodino, NY. She also had a lucrative
business as a wedding caterer. Her creative talents were limitless and went
far beyond her jobs. She was a great seamstress, gardener, carpenter (at
times), and baker. She was an active member of the Spafford Historical
Society, and Skaneateles Garden Club. She also volunteered at the Marcellus
Public Library. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Richard Wise,
Sr. in 1994. She is survived by one daughter. Darcy (Craig) Shelanskey of
Kankakee, Illinois; three sons, Richard (Teri) Wise, Jr. and Timothy (Sandra)
Wise both of Spafford and Michael (Stevie) Wise of Skaneateles; one sister,
Lola Daniels of Memphis, NY; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday
June 18, 2005 at Apple Valley United Methodist Church, Navarino, NY. The
family would like to recognize the staff at the Francis House and Home Health
Aides of Central New York as well as Hospice of Central New York for their
outstanding support. Contributions may be made to Apple Valley United
Methodist Church, 3165 Amber Rd., Marcellus, NY 13108. Norris-Plis Funeral
Home Marcellus