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Barnes, Christine Michelle
June 3, 2005 Christine Michelle Barnes, 40, of AuGres, MI, died Friday at
Standish St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. Michelle was born to
William and Bonnie Small on February 11, 1965, in Syracuse, NY. Michelle was a
veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1987 to 1989. She was predeceased by
her mother, Bonnie (King) Small. Michelle is survived by her husband, Gary;
her children, Cassey and William Creese, and Wesley, Kara and Jenna Barnes;
brothers, Tony and Billy; and sister, Brande. In keeping with Michelle's
wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned. Memorial
donations may be made to Michelle's family to help with expenses incurred
during her illness. They may be sent in care of Forshee Funeral Home, P.O. Box
436, AuGres, MI 48703.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Byrnes, Phyllis B.   
June 4, 2005 Phyllis B. Byrnes, 82, of Lincklaen. Surviving: Children,
Patricia Skinner, Jacqueline Rice, Marjorie Burke, James and John Byrnes;
sisters, Janice Bennett and Patricia Ginter. The family will receive friends
Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. at her daughter Jacqueline Rice's home in Lincklaen.
Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter, has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Cassavaw, Mable Alice   
June 6, 2005 Mable Alice (DeLong) Cassavaw, 81, of 435 E. Henrietta Rd.,
Rochester, NY, died Monday in the Monroe Community Hospital, Henrietta, NY.
Born in Malone, NY, she was the daughter of the late Almon and the late
Therzia DeLong. She was an honor-ary life member of N.Y. State Congress of
Parent and Teachers, and a Gold Star Mother. Mrs. Cassavaw was a member of
American Legion Post #875. Survived by five daughters, Patricia (Ray) Kelly of
Penfield, NY, Kathy (Paul) Johnson of San Antonio, TX, Deborah (Kyle) Beady of
Lexington, SC, Jackie (Steve) Pepper of Rochester, NY, Valerie (Brad) Binggeli
of Rochester, NY; and five sons, Robert (Donna) of Fairport, NY, Gregory of
Philadelphia, PA, Timothy (Andrew) of Fayetteville, NY, Daniel (Barbara) of
Madrid, NY, Michael (Sue) of Chittenango, NY; sister of three sisters, Helen
Mitchell of Potsdam, NY, Ruth Dumas of Malone, NY, Berniece Dumont of
Brainardsville, NY; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased
by her sister, Norma Blum, and brother, Charles DeLong. Friends may call
Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Chateaugay Funeral Home, 35 Church St.,
Chateaugay, NY. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at
Chateaugay Funeral Home, 36 Church St., Chateaugay. Interment will be Thursday
in St Patricks Cemetery, Chateaugay. Contributions may be made to the
Chateaugay Fire Dept. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The Guest Book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Collins, Timothy F.
June 6, 2005 Retired U.S. Army Colonel Timothy F. Collins, 58, of Marcellus,
passed away Monday. Born in Syracuse, he resided in Marcellus the past 28
years. He received his bachelor's degree from Rochester Institute of
Technology in 1973, and his mas-ter's degree from State University of New York
at Cortland in 1996. A veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, he was the ground
liaison officer for the 174th Infantry during the Gulf War. He received many
decorations and medals, including a Bronze Star for Valor. He was formerly the
West Point Liaison Officer. Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Valley
American Legion Post #1468, an Ombudsman for E.S.G.R., and member of 69th
Armor Assoc. Timothy was the owner of Lee's Feed Store on Milburn Dr. in
Syracuse. He was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Collins. Surviving are
his wife, Sandy Bush Collins; his daughter, Katherine Collins of Albany; four
sons, Leut. Matthew (Julie) Collins, U.S. Navy Lemoore, Calif., Timothy
(Aimee) Collins, Syracuse, Brian Collins, Wyoming, David Collins, Orlando,
Florida; his sister, Georgette Collins (Jim) Walter of Louisville, Kentucky;
his mother-in-law, Myrtle Bush of Syracuse; two grandchildren, Nicholas and
Mitchell Collins. Services Friday, 8:15 a.m., at Butler-Badman Funeral Home,
Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk., and 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception. Interment, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. The Rosary will be recited
at 3:30 p.m. Contributions to: St. James School, 4837 S. Salina St., Syracuse,
NY 13205. Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc. Onondaga Hill
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Davy, Barbara Schultheis   
June 5, 2005 Barbara Schultheis Davy, 52, of 7357 Oxbow Road, Canastota, died
Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital, New Hartford, following a brief illness. Her
first husband, Clifford "Skip" Schultheis, died on October 23, 1987. Services:
9:30 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2005, at St. Agatha's Church, Canastota. Burial,
Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida. Calling hours, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and
Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc.,
201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: Canastota Running Club, c/o Doug
Holdridge, 3729 Watson Road, Canastota, NY 13032. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME,
INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Farstler, Carol Cavallo   
June 6, 2005 Carol Cavallo Farstler, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at
St. Joseph's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Syracuse
and was a communicant of St. Daniel's Church. Survived by her loving husband
of 35years, Gary T.; daughter, Kelly of Stoneham, MA; sister, Angela Gadaleta
of Syracuse; brother, Daniel Cavallo of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Services: Thursday 9:15
a.m. at the funeral home and 10 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Gantter, Joanne R. Ungleich   
Gantter June 6, 2005 Joanne R. Ungleich Gantter, 76, of Central Square, died
Monday, June 6, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. A Native of New
Brunswick, NJ, she resided in the North Shore area before moving to Central
Square 13 years ago. She was a decorator with Syracuse China in Syracuse and
most recently worked for V.I.P. Companion Care. Mrs. Gantter was a member of
the Caughdenoy United Methodist Church. She belonged to the M.I.A. and Senior
Citizens of Central Square and Cleveland and served as the Senior Bus
Coordinator. She was predeceased by her first husband, Howard C. Ungleich in
1982 and her second husband, Richard Gantter in 1990. She is survived by her
daughter, Cheryl Backman of Central Square; a grandson, Mark McFee of
Rochester; a granddaughter, Michele McFee of Mattydale; a sister, Marjorie
Ruzekowicz of Manlius; three stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Calling Hours will be Friday, June 10, 2005 from 10 to 12 noon with a service
to follow at 12 noon at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St.,
Central Square. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Bernhards Bay. The family
requests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Caughdenoy
United Methodist Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Guancial, Robert L.
June 5, 2005 Robert L. Guancial of East Amherst, NY, beloved husband of
Barbara A. (nee Bonoffski); dearest father of Elizabeth A. and Sara N.; son of
Edward and the late Ida (nee DiFusco): brother of Edward (Sandra) of Texas,
Mark of Florida, and Richard (Deborah) of Syracuse, NY; son-in-law of Edna and
the late John Bonoffski; also Survived by nieces and nephews. Services from
the Urban Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY,
Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. and from St. Mary's Church, Swormville, at 10 a.m.
Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Hackbarth, Allen Arthur
June 3, 2005 Allen Arthur Hackbarth, 47, of Tempe, AZ, passed away on June 3,
2005. He moved to Phoenix, AZ, from Syracuse, NY, in 1987. He is survived by
his daughter, Kelly Fruit; sons, Jason, Ian and Aron; mother and stepfather,
Joyce and Bill Burke; sister, Tina Sherman; brothers, Philip, Michael and
Wayne; and grandchildren, Devon and Patrick. Private services will be held.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Jaquith, Ramon L.   
June 6, 2005 Ramon L. Jaquith, 80, of Baldwinsville, died Monday at Crouse
Hospital. He retired from General Electric Corp. as a power plant technician
and was previously employed with the operating engineers. Ramon was a Marine
veteran of WW II. Survivors: his wife of 57 years, the former Nancy C. Abell;
six daughters, Lynn Blanchard of Liverpool, Lorraine Manor of Syracuse,
Cynthia Yost of Arlington, WA, Marjorie Carr of Raleigh, NC, Cheryl Harvey of
Yellville, AR and Elizabeth Hauswirth of Baldwinsville; a son, William H. of
Madrid, NY; two sisters, Constance Norris of Onondaga Hill and Coralyn Abell
of Carmel, IN; 34 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints, Route 48, Fulton. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Calling
hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St.,
Baldwinsville. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Klug, Donald A.   
June 6, 2005 Donald Alan Klug, 57, of Syracuse, died Monday at Francis House.
Born in Syracuse, he was a member of the last graduating class of Onondaga
Valley Academy and attended Potsdam University. He was a property manager for
Stedman & Garger Associates. He was an avid golfer. Don is survived by his
mother, Beverly Klug of Syracuse; two sisters, Caroline Pellegrino of
Liverpool and Christine Palmissano of Onondaga Hill; two brothers, Thomas Klug
of Onondaga Hill and Kenneth Klug of Iowa; 11 nieces and one nephew. He was
preceded in death by his father, Wesley in 1996. Calling hours will be held
Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, with the funeral
service to follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street,
Syracuse. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery Mausoleum. Contributions
may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208. Please
light a candle in memory of Don at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Lynch, Florence M.   
June 7, 2005 Florence M. Lynch, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on June 7,
2005. She was predeceased by her husband, John G. Lynch in 1997 and her
brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Wanda Sagert. Florence is survived by
her daughters, Barbara (David) O'Connell, Maureen (Allen) Lynch-Bennett,
Kathleen (Robert) Eddy; grandchildren, Bridget and Danna Magar, Kevin and
Kirsten O'Connell, David and Greg Eddy; five great-grandchildren, Meghan,
Katherine, and Grace Magar, Kayla and David O'Connell; a brother and
sister-in-law, Gene (Betty) Sagert; one nephew and six nieces. Funeral
services will be Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 11
a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church. Friends may call Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m.
at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be sent to Most Holy Rosary Church or Sarah House. Whelan
Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Martin, Jean Vibbert   
June 6, 2005 Jean Vibbert Martin, 88, of Lake Ave., Auburn, died Monday, June
6, 2005. Visiting hours: Friday, June 10 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. at
Langham Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral
home. Contributions may be made to the Auburn Elks Lodge #474, State Street,
Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

McMahon, Marie C.   
June 5, 2005 Marie C. McMahon, 93, died Sunday, June 5 at The Nottingham. She
was born in Scranton, PA, and lived in SanDiego, CA and Syracuse. While Marie
lived in SanDiego, she was a member of the Children of Mary of The Society of
the Sacred Heart,and the Auxiliary of the Sisters of Social Service. In
Syracuse, she was a longtime communicant of St. Ann's Church, and served for
many years as a promoter for the Bangladesh Missionary of Father Gerald
McMahon C.S.C. She will be mourned by many as a beloved and loyal friend.
Marie was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Raymond J. McMahon in
December, 1981; her parents, Luke A. and Catherine E. Crimmins; two sisters,
Catherine T. Osborn and Isabelle A. Crowe; and one brother, Edward J.
Crimmins. She is survived by two sisters, Margaret E. McElwain and Anne L.
Crimmins and several nieces and nephews. Service will be held Thursday at 9:30
a.m. at the Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. and 10 a.m.
in St. Ann's Church. Marie will be buried with her husband in Bath National
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Francis House, 108
Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Morris, Harold F.   
June 6, 2005 Harold F. Morris, 89, of Rte 38A, Niles, NY, died Monday. He was
the husband of Dorothy; father of Barbara McGrath, Allen and Raymond "Toad"
Morris. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 in Mid-Lakes United Methodist
Church, New Hope, NY. Calling hours 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Wade
Funeral Home, 22 Church St., Moravia, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Rosbrook, Raymond G.   
June 6, 2005 Raymond G. Rosbrook, 65, of Eaton, NY, died Monday, in Syracuse.
Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar
St., Morrisville, with burial in Hawk Cemetery, Georgetown, NY. Visitation:
Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Ronald McDonald
House, 1027 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Shea-Duggan, Carol M.
June 6, 2005 Carol M. Shea-Duggan, 71, of Syracuse, died on Monday at Crouse
Hospital. She had graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a
degree in journalism. She was a fund raiser for the American Heart
Association, Multiple Sclero-sis Association and the Community Action Training
Center. She had worked as a financial aid officer with Syracuse University and
Fleet Bank. She is survived by her daughters, Jana (Thom) Thayer of Galway,
NY, Terry D. Erdman of Rochester; and grandchildren, Greg Lord, Tim and Andy
Erdman, Katie Thayer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are
Friday at 10 a.m. at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home. Burial is
in Greenlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home, 3111 James Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Spadafore, Ethel Bernardi Bill
Spadafore June 6, 2005 Ethel Bernardi Bill Spadafore, 96, formerly of 947 Pond
St., passed away Monday in Birchwood Health Care Center. She was predeceased
by her first husband, John Bill in 1939 and her second husband, Vincent
Spadafore in 1981. Mrs.Spadafore was employed by the Julius Resnick Co. and
Learbury Clothes. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Pompei Church and a
member of the St. Therese Society and the Mothers Club. Surviving are three
daughters, Rita (Lawrence) Nave of Marco Island, FL, Joan (Robert) Klimowicz
of Oklahoma, Camille (Frank) DeLucia of Clay; two stepsons, Patrick (Frances)
Spadafore of Liverpool and Joseph (Toni) Spadafore of Syracuse; a
stepdaughter, Phyllis Caprilozzi of Syracuse; 18 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law,
Emma Bernardi and Rose Spadafora; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services
will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10
a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. 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 McMahon-Ryan Child Advocacy
Site, 509 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL
HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Teachout, Eleanor   
June 7, 2005 Eleanor Teachout, age 78, of Liverpool, died Tuesday. Born in
Malone, she retired in 1988 from Syracuse China Corp. after 41 years of
service. Surviving are her two sons, Kenneth A. Teachout, Jr. of Syracuse and
Gary S. (Cindy) Teach-out of N. Syracuse; four grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and
burial are private. There are no calling hours. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Thompson, Lois I.   
June 7, 2005 Lois I. Thompson, 89, of Elbridge, died Tuesday in the Cayuga
County Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born in Van Buren, Mrs. Thompson
lived in Elbridge for the past 60 years. She was a 1933 graduate of Camillus
High School. Loiswas a direct descendent of John Alden of the Mayflower. She
retired in 1981 after 38 years with the Camillus Cutlery Co. Surviving are a
daughter, Sharon Matyas of Memphis; three grandchildren, Lori (Scott)
Matyas-Miller, Stephen Matyas, and Shari Matyas, several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Friday at the Bush Funeral Home, Elbridge at a time to be
announced. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call 4 to 8
p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 120 East Main St., Elbridge. Contributions
may be made to the Cayuga County Nursing Home, 7451 County House Rd., Auburn
13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Thorne, Cheryl L.   
June 5, 2005 Cheryl L. Thorne, 50, of Parish, NY. Survivors: her husband,
Daniel Thorne; her son, Daniel (Michele) Thorne II; her parents, William and
Lorraine Merrill; and her siblings. Funeral Services: Calling hours and burial
will be private. The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton, has
care of the arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.

Weinheimer, Dorothy   
June 6, 2005 Dorothy Weinheimer, 76, of Cazenovia, died Monday at her home.
Born in Syracuse, she had lived in Cazenovia for over 30 years. Dorothy
founded and led the Tai Chi Group in Cazenovia. She volunteered for the
Madison County Senior RecreationProgram and also was active in the Winfund
Investment Group and the Home Garden Club of Syracuse. Surviving are her
husband, Edward J.; her daughters, Dorie Geraci of Buffalo, Karol Augspurger
of Niskayuna,; her sons, Edward J. Weinheimer, Jr. of Manhatten Beach, CA;
Joseph A. of Manlius and Eric of Chicago; her brother, Dennis Coyle of
Florida; and her sister, Barbara McDermott of Atlanta, Georgia; 11
grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on
Thursday at St. James Church in Cazenovia. Entombment will be in St. Mary's
Mausoleum in DeWitt. Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the
Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia, NY. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made either to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street,
Liverpool, NY 13088 or to the CARA Program, 703 West Monroe, Chicago, IL
60661. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/8/2005.