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Arnold, Betty M.   
June 1, 2005 Betty M. Arnold, 83, of Fulton, died Wednesday. Surviving: a
daughter, Donna Lopes; two sons, Raymond and Brian Arnold; a sister, Muriel
Pluff; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will
be held at a time to be announced. Foster Funeral Home, Fulton, has charge of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Barkley, Bruce W.   
June 3, 2005 Bruce W. Barkley, 55, of Camillus, died Friday at home. A native
of Gouverneur, he was a longtime resident of the Syracuse/Camillus area. He
was employed as the service manager of Charette Brothers for the past 17
years. He was the drum-mer with the band "The Outsiders," having a number-one
hit called "Time Won't Let Me," and was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church. He
was an avid moose figurine collector. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving
are his wife of nine years, the former Lynn Langworthy; a son, Nicholas
Barkley of Camillus; a daughter, Kimberly Barkley-Edwards of San Antonio, TX;
a brother, Herbert Barkley of Camillus; three sisters: Betty Whalen of
Camillus, and Faye Lockwood and Linda Syrek, both of Gouverneur; and his
mother-in-law, Katherine Langworthy of Camillus. Services will be 7 p.m.
Tuesday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Burial will be
private. Calling hour will be 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 4612 S.
Salina Street. Please light a candle in memory of Bruce at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Barone, Donna J.   
June 3, 2005 Donna J. Barone, 56, of Constantia, passed away Friday at home.
She was an accomplished archer and a member of the NYS Field Archery Assn. She
is survived by her fiance, Roger T. Eisinger of Constantia; daughter, Michele
(Ronald Jr.) Chap-man; son, Charles Barone III of Rochester; sister, Susan
DeWulf of Seattle, WA; grandchildren: Charlie and Lyndsie Barone and Mackenzie
Chapman; former husband, Charles Barone Jr.; sister, Janet Austin; and
brother, John Perrigo. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima
Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling Hours: Monday from 4 to
7 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main St., North Syracuse.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Oswego County. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Buck, Ronald R.
June 1, 2005 Ronald R. Buck, 71, of Plymouth Ave., Mattydale, died Wednesday
at the V.A. Medical Center in Syracuse. Mr. Buck grew up in Scipio and resided
in the Syracuse area for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of the 1950s
and was sta-tioned at forts Lawton and Lewis in Washington state. Upon his
discharge from the Army in 1956, he returned to the Northwest and resided in
Seattle until 1984, where he worked as a short-haul truck driver and
machinist. He loved the outdoors and spent many a weekend and vacation
camping. He then returned to the Syracuse area and moved to Mattydale in 1997.
He retired in 1995 after 10 years as a machinist at Freidel Paper Box Co. His
wife, Lucille "Millie" (Gauthier) Buck, predeceased him on March 12, 2004.
Surviving are his son, David J. (Kimberlee) Buck of Marysville, WA; a sister,
Barbara Courtwright of Syracuse; two grandchildren, Ian and Katie. Graveside
services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Collamer Cemetery. Friends may call
from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd.,
Mattydale. Contributions may be made to Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department,
113 Malden Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211. Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

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Deelman, Lubbertus H. "Burt"   
"Burt" Deelman June 1, 2005 Lubbertus H. "Burt" Deelman, 74, of Fayetteville,
died Wednesday at Francis House. There will be no calling hours or services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Delhorne, Louise T.   
June 3, 2005 Louise T. Delhorne, 83, of Liverpool, died June 3, 2005, at
Francis House in Syracuse. Born October 25, 1921, in Watertown, NY, she was
the daughter of the late Donato and Louise DePoto Tauroney. She graduated from
Watertown High School. She has resided in Syracuse since 1970. Louise worked
for C.J. Buller as an office manager for 15 years. Surviving are one son,
Gregory M. Delhorne, Liverpool; two daughters and one son-in-law, Yvonne D.
and Richard H. Gibbs, and Lorraine A. Delhorne, all of Boston. Calling Hours:
Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Prayer Service: 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home
before going to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church for an 11 a.m. funeral
Mass. Entombment will follow at Glenwood Mausoleum. Donations: Francis House,
108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Arrangements are with Hart & Bruce
Funeral Home, Watertown.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Fox, Wayne B. "Hotty"   
June 4, 2005 Wayne B. "Hotty" Fox, 63, of Syracuse, passed away into the arms
of the Lord after a courageous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, to be with
his mother and father once again. Wayne formerly worked at Air Gas Inc.
(formerly Cottet'sWelding). Wayne was an avid golfer and bowler and will be
missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife Sadie; his
children: Douglas Fox of Cicero, Joanne Niedzwicki of Syracuse, Barbara Leiby
of California, Linda Senska of North Syracuse, Tom Niedzwicki of Texas, and
Susan Niedzwicki of Virginia; his brothers, Bruce of Elbridge and William of
Syracuse; his sisters, Beverly Thedford of Camillus, Yvonne (Joe) Crossman of
Florida and Alma (Edward) Landry of South Carolina; a brother-in-law, Roy
Rogers of Syracuse; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005, with a funeral
service to follow at 7 p.m. at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route
31, Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Central New York Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 401 N. Salina
St., Learbury Centre, Suite 304, Syracuse, NY 13203. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Gale, Walter C.   
June 3, 2005 Walter C. Gale, 78, of Syracuse, died Friday June 3, 2005. Mr.
Gale was a graduate of Peekskill Military School and Syracuse University. He
was a contract administrator for General Electric Co., Syracuse. He is
survived by his wife of 37 years, Lillian B. Gale; his sister, Glenda Cargian
of Green Valley, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be
2 p.m. Monday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the family home
following the service. Contributions may be made to the Lillian B. Gale Music
Scholarship Fund at Syracuse University. Fairchild and Meech DeWitt Chapel has
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Gessman, Eleanor Phares
June 3, 2005 Eleanor K. Phares Gessman, 94, of East Syracuse, died Friday at
Loretto. Mrs. Gessman had lived in East Syracuse most of her life. She worked
as a sales clerk at Lerner's. She was a member of Dewitt Commnity Church, OES
Chapter 144 and the Park Hill Homemakers. She was the wife of the late Joseph,
who died in 1970. Surviving: a daughter, Nancy (Robert) Smith of Port St.
Lucie, FL; a sister, Thelma (the late Duncan) Meaker of Buffalo; half brother,
Elden Phares of San Diego, CA; three grandchildren: Deborah (John Jr.)
Shannon, Linda (Clark) Isserlis and Kevin Smith; five great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-granddaughter. Calling Hour: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Dewitt
Community Church, with services to be held at 11 a.m. Burial will be in White
Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. In lieu of flowers, contriubutions may be made
to Aurora of CNY, 518 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Gigon, Julius G.   
June 2, 2005 Julius G. Gigon, 70, of 6828 Route 80, Tully, passed away
Thursday in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Born in Syracuse, he resided
in the Tully area over 20 years. He worked at Sealtest Ice Cream Co. for 21
years, was the owner ofSouthern Hills Window Co., and for the past 10 years
was employed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Julius was a member of the Fabius
Historical Society, Cortland Antiques Car Club, Oldsmobile Club of America,
Finger Lakes 500 Car Club and River Valley Toy Club. Surviving are his wife,
Charlotte "Cheri" Gigon; three daughters: Ann (Dan) Doyle of Tully, Terri
(Peter) Tulawiecki of Syracuse and Tracy McGlone of Baldwinsville; two sons,
Peter Gigon of Syracuse and Eric Gigon of Texas; one stepdaughter, Tina (Paul)
Breckenridge of Eustis, FL; two stepsons, Russell (Beth) Smith of Deland, FL,
and David (Priscilla) Cornell of Orlando, FL; two brothers, Robert M. Gigon
Jr. of Apulia Station and Eugene I. Gigon of Williamstown, NY; five sisters:
Beverly Turner of Elbridge, Harriet Kirk of Canastota, Betty Arnold of
Liverpool, Anna Mae Thompson of Buffalo and Phyllis Hatalski of SC; three
stepbrothers: Robert Fairchild of Apulia, Stuart Fairchild of Otisco and Jerry
Fairchild of Preble; 13 grandchildren; three great-grand-chil- dren; and
several nieces and nephews. Services: Tuesday, 10 a.m., in Tully United
Community Church, Meetinghouse Rd., Tully. Interment: Tully Cemetery. Friends
may call at the church on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Arrangements by Hartwell
Funeral Home, Tully.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Halloran, Lawrence A.   
June 1, 2005 Lawrence A. Halloran, 92, of Memphis, died Wednesday. Born in
Syracuse, he was a Dairy farmer, ran Gillie Brook Stables and with his wife
founded Gillie Lake which they ran from 1965 to 1981. He was a communicant of
St. Joseph's Church and was predeceased by his wife, the former Dorothy
Edwards in 1992. Survived by a son, Lawrence M. (Nancy) of Camillus; three
daughters, Nancy A. (Roger) Pyle of San Jose, CA, Patricia M. (Joseph) Stephan
of Baldwinsville and Maureen A. (John) Ryan of Stone Lake, WI; 14
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services are 10:15 a.m. Monday at
B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St., Camillus and 10:30 at St. Joseph's Church.
Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Contributions to Van Duyn Nursing Fund, 5075 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY
13215. Sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Hill, Evetta L.   
June 2, 2005 Evetta L. Hill, 91, of Hannibal, died Thursday at Meadowbrook
Manor in Hannibal. A native of Hannibal, Miss Hill had resided in Fulton since
1947. She retired in 1976 from Sealright Company in Fulton after 33 Years.
Miss Hill was a member ofFirst Congregational United Church of Christ in
Fulton. She was a member of the Fulton and Volney Senior Citizens. Surviving
are three nieces: Frances Poormon of Auburn, Dorothea Cole of Port Byron and
Mary Lou Reinheimer of North Carolina; three nephews: Franklyn Hall of
Florida, John Adsitt of Hannibal and Dwayne Adsitt of Long Island; and a dear
friend, Helen Neivel of Fulton. Calling hours are 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, with a
service to follow at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga Street, Hannibal. Burial
at Hannibal Village Cemetery, Hannibal. Contributions may be made to Friends
of Oswego County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 102, Oswego, New York 13126. Foster
Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Hurd, Daniel F.   
June 2, 2005 Daniel F. Hurd, 43, of Auburn, died unexpectedly Thursday in
Auburn Memorial Hospital. Friends may call Monday, June 6, from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn. A funeral service will
be on Tuesday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Fleming
Rural Cemetery, Fleming.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Jablonka, Helen V.
June 3, 2005 Helen V. Jablonka, of 8234 Elmer Hill Road, Rome, NY, died
Friday, June 3, 2005, in Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, after a long illness. She
was born February 17, 1920, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Andrew and Ursula
Sawalska Ostrowski.Mrs. Jablonka was educated in Brooklyn. On October 18,
1942, she married Benjamin Jablonka in New York City. Helen was employed at
Revere Copper and Brass for several years, retiring in 1982, and later was
employed by the American Red Cross in the Rome Area. Mrs. Jablonka was a
member of Transfiguration Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Helen took
great pride in caring for the altar linens at the church. Surviving are three
sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas and Paula Jablonka, Oneida; Richard and Judy
Jablonka, Baldwinsville; and John and Elaine Jablonka, Syracuse; one sister
and brother-in-law, Margaret and Frank Milewski, Floral Park, New York; six
grandchildren: Mark, David, Sandra, Theresa, Eric and Scott; and three
great-grandchildren: Megan, Ryan and Daniel. Funeral will be held at Nunn and
Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome, Tuesday at 9 a.m., and at
Transfiguration Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Contributions may be made to
the Palliative Care Services of Crouse Hospital, 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse,
NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Kenney, Regina G.   
June 3, 2005 Regina G. Kenney, 81, of East Syracuse, died Friday at The Inn at
Menorah Park. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was employed with M
& T Bank in Perry, NY, for many years. She was predeceased by her husband E.
Russell Kenney in 1998. Survivors: two daughters, Susan E. Kenney of St. Paul,
MN, and Mary Ann Fegert of E. Syracuse; a son, James R. Kenney of Swain, NY; a
brother, Robert Gibson of Perry; six grandchildren, Michael Kenney, Ellen
Golden, Taia Younis, Regan Kenney, Aaron Kenney, Shelly Holz; and five great
grandchildren. A calling hour will be held on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at
Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Funeral
services and burial will be held in Perry, New York. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North
Street, Syracuse, NY 13088. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Kibbey, William Edward   
May 24, 2005 William Edward Kibbey, M.D., 57, of Oswego, NY, died Tuesday, May
24, 2005. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; diplomat: American Board
of Surgery 1980-2005; graduate of Ohio State University with a B.S. in zoology
in 1969, M.D. in 1973 and M.S. in surgery in 1976. In 1973, Dr. Kibbey
received the highest score in the United States on his medical boards. His
residency in general surgery 1973-79, Clinical Cancer Fellow, American Cancer
Society 1974-75. Clinical associate, National Cancer Institute; clinical
cancer education program 1975-77; clinical instructor, Dept. of Surgery
1973-77 at Ohio State. Commander of the Pershing Rifles, R.O.T.C. at Ohio
State 1968-69. In 1979, Dr. Kibbey was selected to be director of surgical
cancer research at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of
Health in Bethesda, MD. However, the U.S. Army refused the transfer request
from Army branch to public health to fulfill his military obligation. Thus, he
was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, at Fort Wainwright. He was a major in the
United States Army at Bassett Military Hospital at Fort Wainwright 1979-81. He
became a partner in the Fairbanks Clinic in Fairbanks Alaska, 1981-86; chief
of staff at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital 1984-86; solo practice in Fairbanks,
AK, 1986-88; solo practice in Sodus, NY, 1988-94; solo practice in Oswego, NY,
1994-2004; chief of surgery at Oswego Hospital 2000-02; member of the American
Medical Assoc. 1981-2005; Alaska State Medical Association 1981-1988; state
councilor 1985; Fairbanks Medical Assoc. 1981-88; secretary/treasurer 1982;
president 1983-84; medical society of the state of New York; Wayne County
Medical Assoc. 1988-93; Oswego County medical society 1994-2005; member
American Quarter Horse Association, National Reining Horse Assoc., Empire
State Quarter Horse Assoc., 1996-2005. Survived by his wife of 34 years,
Jacquelyn, and son Kristofer of Oswego, NY; parents, Don and Norma Kibbey of
Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Ken (Sheryl) and Tom (Kathy); sister, Donna; nieces
and nephews, all of Columbus; father-in-law, Bela Peterfy of Columbus.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the Barn at
Fallbrook, 103 Thompson Rd., in Oswego. Friends may call two hours prior to
service. Opportunities to share memories will be provided during the service
for those who wish to do so. Light refreshments follow the service. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in his name to the following charities: CNY
Children's Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., CAB Room 326, Syracuse, NY 13210; or to
the Shriners' Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Pt.
Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Lanza, James V.
June 2, 2005 James V. Lanza, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday at his
home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lanza was an Army veteran of World
War II and was a member of Chapter 30 of the Disabled American Veterans. He
was employed by the Herald-Journal for many years before retiring in 1973. He
was a member and past president of Our Lady of Pompei Holy Name Society and
was an avid bowler and golfer. He had also been a former secretary of the Holy
Name Bowling League and the Pat Bombard Bowling Classic. He was also a member
of the Arrowhead Golf Club. His wife, Genevieve (Anthony) Lanza, died in 1998.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph J. Lanza of East Syracuse and Jamie S.
Lanza of Fayetteville; a daughter, Jennifer (Bruce) Yancey of Fayetteville;
five grandchildren: Amy Bilson, Molly Lanza, Carly Anzalone, and Carson and
Caden Yancey; two great-grandchildren, Julian and Jack Bilson; three brothers:
Sam (Grace) Lanza of East Syracuse, Frank (Ernie) Lanza of Syracuse and
Anthony Lanza of Syracuse; a sister, Mary Camino of Syracuse; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday in
Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church,
Fayetteville. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., today from 1 to 4 p.m. The Holy Name
Society will recite its Ritual at 12:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of
Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005.

Maidens, Patricia W.   
June 3, 2005 Patricia W. Maidens, 57, of Co. Rt. 45, Central Square, died
Friday, June 3, 2005, at Roswell Park in Buffalo. Born in Syracuse, she had
lived in North Syracuse before moving to Central Square in 1977. She was a
graduate of North Syracuse High School, attended Maria Regina College and was
employed as a teaching assistant at Oswego County BOCES, Mexico, NY, for 20
years. She was past president of the NYSUT Teaching Assistants Union.
Surviving are her husband of 38 years, David E. Maidens Jr.; two sons, David
III of Oswego and Jerome of Cicero; her parents, Edward and Jeanette Wright of
North Syracuse; a sister, Barbara (Keith) Johnson of Palmetto, Florida; and
several cousins. Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at St.
Michael's Catholic Church, S. Main St., Central Square, with burial in Upson
Corners Cemetery, Central Square. Calling hours will be 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St., Central Square.
Contributions may be made to the Palermo Volunteer Fire Department.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

McCann, Donald   
June 2, 2005 Donald E. McCann, 82, formerly a resident of Fulton, died
Thursday at his daughter Donna's home in Auburn after a courageous battle with
cancer. He more recently lived at Simeon Dewitt on East 1st St., Oswego. Mr.
McCann was born in SouthWest Oswego and was a resident of Fulton for most of
his life. He retired from Nestle in 1985 as a morsel molding operator. He was
a veteran of WWII, having served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, 559th Signal
Air Corps, as a medical technician. He was a communicant of Immaculate Church
in Fulton and most recently attended St. Paul's in Oswego. He was a devoted
husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He was predeceased
by his brothers Fred, Morris, Worden, Louis and Richard McCann and his sisters
Eileen Mileskey and Dorothy Miller. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,
Anna McCann of Oswego; his daughter, Donna (Christopher) Dennihy of Auburn;
his stepdaughter, Sylvia (Loren) Preston of North Carolina; his brother,
Brindsley McCann of Mt. Pleasant; his sisters, Gertrude Craw of Palermo and
Eleanor LaChut of Fulton; grandchildren Shaun McKinney of Fulton and Katherine
Dennihy of Auburn; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be
Thursday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, with Rev. Stephen Wirkes.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be Wednesday
4 to 7 p.m. at Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton.
Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, NY
13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Morton, Maraline   
June 3, 2005 Maraline Morton, of Auburn, died Friday. Survivors: children:
Cheryl Virgo, David (Nancy), Bruce (Pat) Morton; grandchildren;
great-grandchild; brother, Harold Cady. Service: Private at the convenience of
the family. Burial: Soule Cemetery. Donations: American Diabetes Assoc. of
CNY, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syr., NY 13206.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Muckey, Gerald F.   
June 3, 2005 Gerald F. Muckey, 76, of Brewerton, died Friday, June 3, 2005, at
St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Born in Groton, NY, he had lived in Brewerton
since 1952. He retired in 1999 as service manager at Modern Kitchens in
Syracuse after 30 years. Gerald was a life member of 53 years and past fire
chief of Brewerton Volunteer Fire Department, past Brewerton Fire District
commissioner, a member of Toad Harbor Rod & Gun Club, and a past Cub Scout
leader. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Edith Dence; three
sons: Nelson and Arnold Pratt, and Gerald L. Muckey, all of Brewerton; two
sisters, Beverly Lobdell of North Carolina and Shirley Rossetti of Sandy
Creek; a special nephew, James Young of Owego; seven grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Watson
Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St., Central Square, with burial in Pine
Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at
the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Brewerton Volunteer Fire
Department, 9625 Brewerton Rd., Brewerton, NY 13029.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Richardson, Margaret Malcolm   
Richardson June 3, 2005 Margaret Malcolm Richardson, 99, of the Nottingham,
formerly of Marcellus, died Friday at Community General Hospital. Born at the
Malcolm home at 41 North St., Marcellus, she was the daughter of John R. and
Rosalie Withey Malcolm and the last survivor of the six Malcolm children. She
was married to Palmer Powls, who died in WWII. She graduated from Syracuse
University and earned an M.A. at NYU. She lived in New York City and was a
secretary for 25 years for the Markel Foundation, followed by 12 years
teaching in a NYC public school in Harlem. After her retirement, she married
the Rev. Dean Richardson, and they made their home in Marcellus. Following his
death, she moved to the Nottingham Retirement Center at Jamesville. She was a
member of First Presbyterian Church of Marcellus and the Marcellus Study
Group. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Louise Wilson of Marcellus; two
stepsons, William Richardson of Pittsford and Dean Richardson Jr. of
Wolfeboro, NH; niece, Ann White of Tampa, FL; nephews, John Malcolm Archer of
Hot Springs, AR, and Robert Green of Chester, NY; seven step-grandchildren;
eleven step-great-grandchildren; and three more generations of nieces and
nephews. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Norris-Plis Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. Friends may call from 6 to 8
p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made First Presbyterian Church of Marcellus. Norris-Plis
Funeral Home Marcellus
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Rooker, Mary   
June 3, 2005 Mary Rooker, of Port Byron, died June 3, 2005. Survivors:
children: Illa Bannon, Darlene Robinson, Patricia Conlin, Sara Mapley, Ralph
McIntyer, Frederick and Richard Rooker. Service: Tuesday, 11 a.m., White
Chapel Funeral Home, Weedsport. Calling Hours: Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. Donations:
Port Byron Fire & Ambulance Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Shaw, Freddie J.   
June 2, 2005 Freddie J. Shaw of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Pulaski, died
Thursday, June 2, at Broward General Medical Center in Florida. He was born
July 13, 1948, in Pulaski, son of Thomas and Helen Shaw, and attended Pulaski
Schools. He was a member of the Pulaski Ringold Fire Dept. and was a former
member of Pulaski VFW Post 7289 and the American Legion Post 358. He joined
the Marines in 1969 and served in the Vietnam War. He moved to Florida in
1985. He was a forklift operator. He worked at Syracuse Candle Factory,
Grandma Brown's Baked Beans in Mexico and also drove a school bus for Mexico
School District and drove for Ontario Tire in Sandy Creek. He was predeceased
by his father, Thomas M. Shaw Jr.; his mother, Helen F. Shaw; and his brother
Claude A. Shaw. Surviving are two sons, Edwin M. Shaw, GA, and Dennis M. Shaw,
Mexico; three brothers: Thomas M. Shaw III, Mexico; Merton R. Shaw, Solvay;
and Earl E. Shaw, Richland; five sisters: Nancy J. Wood, Syracuse; Linda L.
Zayown, Ft. Walton Beach, FL; Judy L. Bouchard, Lillington, NC; Kathy D. Shaw,
Lorton, VA; and Frances M. Fox, Mexico; one granddaughter; and one grandson.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 8, 2005, from Harter Funeral Home,
Mexico, NY, with the Rev. Joseph Wallace officiating. Burial will be in
Daysville Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/5/2005.

Smith, David E.   
June 3, 2005 David E. Smith, 41, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. David was born in Syracuse and was a life resident. He
graduated from C-NS in 1982 and also lettered in varsity baseball for C-NS. He
was a former employee of LiverpoolCountry Club. He was predeceased by his
father, Alfred P. Smith Sr., in 1986. Survived by his mother, Marietta H.
Secretti Smith of Syracuse; sister, Martha Dunn of FL; brothers, Alfred P. Jr.
and Alan M. Smith, both of Syracuse; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles
and cousins. Calling Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at FARONE & SON. Funeral
Service: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and 11 a.m. in St.
Margaret's Church, Mattydale. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Dignity
FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
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Stewart, Michelle D.
April 20, 2005 Michelle DuPre Stewart, 44, formerly of Manlius, died April 20.
Michelle graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School in 1979, and went on
to receive her bachelor's degree and master's degree at SUNY Geneseo. She was
a special education teacher in both New York and North Carolina. Her beautiful
spirit and loving heart will be sorely missed. Her parents, Paul and Molly
Dupre, long-time residents of Manlius, predeceased her. Survivors: her
husband, Eric Stewart; a daughter, Cead Liam Kiernan; brothers, Stephen and
Paul; and sister, Elizabeth. Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at
St. Ann's Church, 104 Academy St., Manlius. She will be buried next to her
parents at Manlius Village Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
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Thomas, Alma E.   
May 31, 2005 Alma Elizabeth Kelly Thomas, 83, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday
at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Concord, Florida, and
has lived in Syracuse since 1963. Alma retired from Syracuse University after
many years as acook, and she also worked as a home health aide. She was a
member of New Covenant Baptist Church. Survived by her husband of 66 years,
Turner Thomas; daughters, Susie Candle of Syracuse; Maggie Cooper of Jesup,
GA; Eva Strickland of Toledo, OH; Minnie Jones of Buffalo, NY; and Bettie
Campbell of Jesup, GA; sons: Frederick, Clarence and Gregory Thomas, all of
Syracuse, and Jerome Thomas of Endicott, NY; sisters, Bessie Thomas of Havana,
FL; Betty Gains of Buffalo; and Sahar Witherspoon of Jesup, GA; brothers,
Johnny Kelly of Sanford, FL; and Lonnie Kelly and Ernest Smith, both of
Havana, FL, and Charles King; 30 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.
Calling Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at New Testament Missionary Baptist Church,
1123 S. Salina St. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial in
Oakwood Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
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Weinandy, Janet E.
May 28, 2005 Janet E. Weinandy, nee Edge, age 96, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly
of Wellfleet, MA, and Syracuse, NY, passed away on May 28, 2005. Preceded in
death by parents, Mary Dillingham and Walter Smith Edge; brother, Walter
Samuel Edge; stepmother, Helen Martin Edge; and husband, Paul Klaus Weinandy,
founding director of Huntington Family Centers, in Syracuse, NY. Survived by
daughter, Margaret (Gretchen) Clemence and husband Roger; grandsons, Peter
(Heidi) and Benjamin (Lisa); granddaughter, Liska (Francis) Chan; and
great-grandchildren, Aidan and Lydia Clemence, and Leo Chan. Also survived by
niece, Nancy Edge Dodge and her family; and by cousins in New Jersey and Havre
de Grace, MD. Born in Nyack, NY, on August 6, 1908, Janet was a student at
Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie, NY, class of 1926, and a 1932 graduate
of Antioch College, in Yellow Springs, OH. In her early fifties, she finished
her master of social work degree from Case Western Reserve University. Among
her professional writings was "Families Under Stress," written for the
Syracuse Housing Authority. She was a social worker for many decades, first in
Cleveland, then in Syracuse, where she worked for Child and Family Services,
Onondaga County Hospital, and the Syracuse Housing Authority. Janet and Paul
retired, in 1970, to Wellfleet (Cape Cod being her ancestral home). While on
Cape Cod, Janet, along with others, succeeded in starting a family service
agency, based in Brewster. Then, in 1984, Janet moved with Paul to Minnesota
to be closer to their daughter. A participating member of the First Unitarian
Society of Minneapolis for many years, Janet lived for more than a decade at
the Teacher's Park Avenue Residence in Minneapolis, and for the past four
years, at Redeemer Residence, also in Minneapolis, where she died. Special
thanks to the staff at Redeemer, and to the hospice workers from Hospice of
the Lakes. Services will be private. Interment of ashes will be arranged at a
future date in Wellfleet, MA. Memorials preferred to Planned Parenthood.
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Withey, John Richard
May 29, 2005 Longtime Alaska resident, Mr. John Richard Withey, also known as
Jack to family and friends in New York, 66, died May 29, 2005, in Anchorage. A
memorial service will be held at Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary, 11621 Old Seward
High-way. Burial will be at Angelus Memorial Park in Anchorage. A reception
will follow after the services at 4721 Jumar Ave. John was born on January 5,
1939, in Auburn, NY, to John and Helen Withey. He graduated from Skaneateles
High School and attended Syracuse University. John came to Alaska on an
assignment with the Air Force. After leaving the Air Force in 1963, John and a
longtime friend drove to Alaska. John enjoyed gardening, cooking, entertaining
family and his many friends, traveling, clamming and fishing. He worked for
the state of Alaska and retired from the Department of Transportation in 1990.
John was a member of American Legion Post 28. After retirement, he was able to
indulge his love of gardening and travel, sharing life and making friends
wherever he went. John especially loved sharing stories and experiences with
those he met. He was a master at geography and enjoyed traveling to places
he'd never been. John never met a stranger. Everyone he came in contact with
was a potential friend. John was outgoing, generous, jovial and an
unforgettable force to all who knew and loved him. John liked to be on the
move. He knew what he wanted to do and did it. John also knew the value of
peaceful moments, sharing many quiet enjoyable times with family and friends
at his cabin or beach camp trailer. Mr. Withey is survived by his wife, Linda
Withey; brother, Frank Withey and wife Shelva; daughter, Julie Garoutte; sons,
Dan Withey and David Withey; relatives in New York and relatives by marriage
in Alaska. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be sent to the
Alzheimer's Resource Agency, 1750 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, in John
Withey's name. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed. John Withey
was quite a guy. Arrangements are with Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary.
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Wohlfarth, William F.   
June 3, 2005 William F. Wohlfarth, 68, of Mattydale, passed away Friday at
Crouse Hospital. He was born in Washington, DC, and was a child of the
American Revolution. He graduated from Fayetteville High School. Survivors
include his wife of 25 years, IdaRheome; daughter, Victoria Ann (Dominick)
Denako; sons, William Mark and Mark William; sister, Ann (Paul) Herloski;
stepdaughters: Della Hinman, Diane Savinelli, Theresa Ashley, Meredith Hollis
and Judith DeSantis; stepson, Timothy Rheome; grandchildren: Samantha Denako,
Victoria P. Denako, William F. Denako and Loukas Thivierge; several
stepgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday at 7 p.m.
at New Comer Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery on June
17 at 1 p.m. Friends may visit on Monday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home, 705 N. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions may be made to
the American Kidney Foundation. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a
message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home
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Zdep, Anna   
June 4, 2005 Anna Zdep, 89, formerly of the west side of Syracuse, died
Saturday at Menorah Park. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus. Her husband, John Zdep Sr., died in June 1980; and her son,
John Zdep Jr., died in Novem-ber 1963. Surviving are her daughter, Vicki
(Stan) Finkle of Marcellus, and two grandsons. Services will be at 9:45 a.m.
Tuesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 10:30
a.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where a funeral Mass will
be celebrated. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, town of Geddes. Contributions may be
made to St. Francis Social Adult Day Service, Inc., 1108 Court St., Syracuse,
NY 13208. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the
Service"TM
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