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Atkinson, Donald C. "Chris"
June 10, 2005 Donald C. "Chris" Atkinson, 57, of 220 Brinkerhoff St,
Chittenango, died Friday at his home. Born in Syracuse, Chris was a life
resident of Chittenango. He was an ironworer with Local #60 for 21 years,
retiring in 1990 due to disability. He was aVietnam veteran, serving in the
U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his mother, Grace Atkinson of Oneida; two
daughters and one son-in-law, Erin and Randy Rode Jr., and Megan Atkinson, all
of Chittenango; his companion of 19 years, Theresa Whiteley, and her children,
Curtiss Ling of New Jersey and Randee Ling of Oneida; four brothers: Mark of
Fabius, Stephen of Chittenango, Dennis of Oneida and Aaron of Canastota; three
grandchildren: Kaleb Rode, and Cory and Connor Fredericks; and several nieces
and nephews. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral
Home, Chittenango. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling
hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive
G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Banuski, Norma Helen   
June 9. 2005 Norma Helen Group Banuski, 91, of Syracuse, died on Thursday at
the Fahey Center at Loretto. She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church,
The Waitress Union, Mc- Chesney Park Seniors and Gethsemane Craft Club. She
was an avidcard player and a New York Yankees fan. She was predeceased by her
husband, Wilbert John Banuski, on January 13,1970. She is survived by two
daughters, Helen (Nathan) Bedard Giromini of Liverpool and Judy (Gary) Baker
of Tempe, AZ; two sons, William (Theresa) of Bridgeport and Robert (Lisa) of
Skaneateles; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services are Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Stephen Lutheran
Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to
7 p.m. at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home, 1217 N. Salina St. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 873 Dewitt
Street, Syracuse, or Loretto.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Barnell, Daniel F.   
February 3, 2005 Daniel F. Barnell passed away at University Hospital in
Syracuse on February 3, 2005, at the age of 90. Dan was born January 10, 1915,
in Syracuse. He lived in the area for most of his life, residing in Colorado
for a few years after retirement. Dan worked for Brown-Lipe-Chapin during the
1940s and early '50s, taking 2-1/2 years out to serve in the U.S. Navy during
World War II. He also worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance,
retiring in 1978. Dan was a member of the American Legion Eastwood Post 1276,
the Eastwood Senior Citizens' Center and the Italian American Athletic Club.
He enjoyed SU football and basketball, fishing on the Salmon River, traveling
to Canada and Las Vegas with friends, visiting his children in CA and CO, and
spending time with his many friends and family. Dan was predeceased by his
wife, Marie Hess Barnell of CO; parents, Michael and Teresa Barnell of NY;
brothers, sisters, and their spouses, Michael Alaura (Angelina), Lena Gugino
(Samuel), Thomas Barnell (Anne), Filomena Bennett (Julius), Josephine Vecchio
(Carmelo), Louigi Baranello, Louis Baranello, George Baranello, Armond
Baranello (Josephine), and Gloria Greco, all of NY. Dan is survived by his
daughter, Linda Barnello of CA; son, Michael Barnell; daughter-in-law, Jan
Barnell; granddaughter, Mindy Barnell; and sister, Marie Carmel Ingraham, all
of CO; brother-in-law, Michael Greco of NY; his wife's sisters, Ethel Richberg
of PA, and Martha Shay of NY; and dozens of nieces and nephews. Remembrances
may be made to the Iroquois Nursing Home, 4600 Southwood Hts. Dr., Jamesville,
NY 13078, or your favorite charity. Friends and family are invited to gather
at 10:30 a.m. on June 17 at Farone and Son, with memorial services at 11 a.m.,
followed by interment at Assumption Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL
HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Biel, Roberta K. "Becky"   
June 8, 2005 Roberta K. "Becky" Biel, 74, of Syracuse, entered into rest
Wednesday. She was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church. Roberta was an avid
bowler. She had been employed by New York Telephone and was also a co-owner of
Busy B's Printing in Syr-acuse before retiring in 1996. She was predeceased by
her husband, Robert H., in 1993 and her brother, Bruce King. Roberta is
survived by her two daughters, Helen (Mark) Berger of Chittenango and Diana
(Tony) Liberatore of Sylvan Beach; her two sons, James J. (Maria) Biel of
Eastwood and Andrew J. (Caryl) Biel of Syracuse; nine grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. Calling Hours: Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carter Funeral
Home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Funeral Services: 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home and 9 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in Veterans
Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of Roberta to
Huntington's Disease Society of America. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100%
Customer Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in 2003
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Capato, Irene Galuski
June 10, 2005 Irene Galuski Capato, 83, of Syracuse, formerly of East
Syracuse, died Friday, June 10, 2005, at Loretto. She resided at the
Nottingham for the last nine years. She was the daughter of the late John W.
and Mary Galuski and was employed with the De-partment of the Army during WWII
and the psychology department at Syracuse University during her later years.
She was predeceased by her brother, John Galuski Jr. Survived by her husband
of 59 years, Alfonzio N. Capato; her two children, Alan J. (Kim) Capato of
Brewerton and Joan I. Capato of E. Syracuse; her three grandchildren: April
(Steve) Spring, Matthew (Francesca) Capato and Christopher Capato; and her
three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at
Forani & Cline Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church. Burial in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at the funeral
home, 206 Kinne Street, E. Syracuse. Contributions in memory of Irene can be
made to Pace II of C.N.Y., 700 E. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

DeMartino, Robert G.
June 7, 2005 Robert G. DeMartino, 63, of Parish, NY, died Tuesday on Phoenix,
Arizona. Born on September 17, 1941, in Syracuse, Bob was a longtime resident
of Cicero before moving to Parish in 1993 where he was self employed in
logging and millingof hardwood. He was a devoted father who was always
involved in his children's activities. In addition to coaching many of their
little league teams, he served as president of their Pop Warner Football
League for many years. Bob enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and
fisherman. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth
DeMartino; three sons, Robert DeMartino of Mexico, NY; Sean and Jennifer
DeMartino of Phoenix, AZ; and Todd DeMartino of Wellington, FL; sister, Linda
DeMartino; grandsons, Connor, Mason and Peyton. Memorial Service: 3 p.m. on
Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Traub Funeral Home, 684 N. Main St., Central
Square, NY. Calling Hours: 1 to 3 p.m., prior to the service. In lieu of
flowers, contributions: Hospice of Palm Beach County, W. Palm Beach, FL, or
Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ, in Bob's memory. Traub Funeral Home, Inc.
Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Emmi, Debra A. "Debbie"   
June 3, 2005 Debra (Dems) Emmi, 47, of Montario Point and Syracuse, passed on
recently after a long illness. Debbie grew up on LeMoyne Avenue and had many
north side friends. She graduated from Henninger High in 1976. She lived in
Pompano Beach, Florida, for several years. She returned to Syracuse and worked
20 years at Royal Insurance. She married Richard J. Emmi in 1982. Debbie is
survived by her mother, Sally (Glasier) Dems, and her brother, Jeffrey Dems,
both of Syracuse; her aunt, Connie Dems; her uncle, Jack Glasier (Vicky); and
cousins. Her husband, Rick, died last July 2. Her father, Herman Dems, also
predeceased her. Debbie and Rick were known for their Fourth of July
celebrations at Montario Point, as well as pig roasts and clambakes. Debbie
enjoyed gardening, the beach and boating. She was a member of Sandy Pond
Sportsmen's Association. Friends may call at FARONE & SON on Wednesday, June
15, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral
home and 10 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral
Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Ford, Virginia
May 31, 2005 Virginia Ford, 87, of McCarthy Manor in Syracuse, died on May 31,
2005, at Community General Hospital. She formerly worked at James Square and
attended Loretto Day Break on Intrepid Lane. She was predeceased by her
husband, Albert. Survived by a son, Alexander "Allen" Poleck of Liverpool, and
several grandchildren. Graveside services are Monday at 2 p.m. in Oakwood
Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the
Community Room at McCarthy Manor. Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home has charge
of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Hawk, William H.   
Saturday's obituary notice for William H. Hawk, of Mattydale, who died April
25, 2005, listed the incorrect time for his service. Graveside services with
military honors will be at 1 p.m. June 13 in Assumption Cemetery. Krueger
Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Hess, Mary Ellen Terry   
June 10, 2005 Marry Ellen Terry Hess, 62, of Liverpool, passed away Friday.
Mary is predeceased by her husband, Davis J. Hess. She is survived by five
daughters: Sheila Hess of Liverpool, Cynthia Grubbs of Ohio, Kimberly
DiFrancesco of Cicero, TerryHaug of North Carolina and Janis Happick of
Syracuse; one son, David J. Hess II of Liverpool; 11 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. Services will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at New Comer Family
Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Pine Plains Cemetery, N. Manlius.
Friends may visit on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central New York. Please visit
www.newcomerfamily.com to leave a note of condolence. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Jones, Dorothy E.   
January 20, 2005 Dorothy E. Jones, 86, formerly of Manlius, died at her home
in Tampa, FL. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at United
Methodist Church of Manlius. Visitation will be 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the
church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Karkowski, Sandra J.   
June 10, 2005 Sandra J. Grevelding Karkowski, 50, of Jamesville, died at
Community General Hospital. A native of Syracuse, she was a graduate of East
Syracuse-Minoa High School. Survivors: her husband of 32 years, Theodore; a
daughter, Tina (Ron)Ward of Chittenango; two sons, Timothy (Christina) of West
Monroe and Theodore J. (Shelby) of Pulaski; her father, Donald Grevelding;
three sisters: Donna, Nancy and Sheila; a brother, Don; and nine
grandchildren. Funeral Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Russell H. Schepp &
Son Funeral Home. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Calling hours will be 5
to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP
& SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Leo, Theodore P. "Tom"
June 10, 2005 Theodore "Tom" P. Leo, 76, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at
Francis House. He was born in Syracuse and served in the U.S. Army during
WWII. Tom was a member of St. Peter's Church, Teamster Local 317 as a trustee,
West End Seniors and aGolden Glove Boxer. He was employed as a driver for
Clarke Concrete Co. before retiring in 1991 after 40 years of employment. He
was predeceased by his wife, Mary Leo, in 1997 and two brothers, Anthony and
Samuel. Tom is survived by a son, Dominic J. (Kathy) Leo of Cicero; a
daughter, Diane M. (Sam) Surace of N. Syracuse; four grandchildren: Michael,
Daniel, Nicole and Steven, all of Syracuse; four brothers: Joseph of Syracuse,
Frank of Rochester, Pasquale "Patsy" and Vincent "Jim," both of Syracuse; and
a sister, MaryAnn Caruso of Syracuse. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
9:15 a.m., in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church.
Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to
7 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208. Dignity PIRRO
& SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Lissa, Sylvia Sokolowski
May 1, 2005 Sylvia Sokolowski Lissa, 101, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away
May 1, 2005. She was born June 15, 1903, the daughter of Anna and Joseph
Sokolowski in Pittsburgh, PA. The family moved to Syracuse, NY, in 1907, where
she lived most of her lifeuntil moving to Florida in the 1970s. Sylvia is
predeceased by her husbands, George Salinett (1962), Harry E. Metcalf (1980)
and Charles Lissa (2003) as well as four sisters and one brother. Sylvia
received a B.A. in sociology in 1929 and an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
in 1993 from American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA. Sylvia
was a social worker, a Red Cross nurse's aide and a Girl Scout organizer. She
was an accomplished figure skater and a tournament bridge player who attained
her Golden Age Masters. She loved swimming and did so daily until the age of
99. She was an avid golfer who won club championships at three country clubs
in Syracuse. Sylvia organized the first junior golfers in Onondaga County in
1950 at the Bellevue Country Club. Sylvia was a generous supporter of DAR
scholarships after receiving one from them to attend AIC in 1925. DAR awarded
her a Good Citizen Award in 1942 for her many hours of volunteer work. Sylvia
supported many educational projects. She set up endowed scholarships at AIC
and also at Western Reserve Academy and Case University, both of Cleveland,
OH. Thirty-eight grandnieces and -nephews benefited from her "Aunt Sylvia's
Scholarship Fund." At AIC she sponsored the International Room, the Falconer
Health and Fitness Center, the Sokolowski Tower, the Lissa Building and the
Harry E. Metcalf Gymnasium. Churches of different denominations in Florida and
New York benefited with towers, bells, murals, a baptismal font, statues and
stained glass windows. Sylvia loved to travel the globe and was always
planning a cruise or a tour. She also enjoyed taking all her sisters to
Europe, Hawaii, Alaska and Las Vegas. Sylvia was a wonderful lady who will
truly be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by a sister, Marie
Marko of Syracuse; 14 nieces and nephews; and numerous grandnieces and
-nephews. Memorial funeral Mass will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005,
at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Contributions: Our Lady of
Guadalupe Building Fund, P.O. Box 1022, Wimauma, FL 33598. Dignity HOLLIS
FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Miller, Eugene   
June 10, 2005 Eugene Miller, 93, of East Syracuse, died at home. A Syracuse
native, he resided in Kirkville for many years. Eugene retired from Upstate
Medical Center. He was a WWII Army veteran, 998th Treadway Bridge Co., serving
in Ardennes, CentralEurope, Normandy, North France and Rhineland. He was a
member of St. Mary's Church, Minoa, and the Minoa Golden Age Club. He was
predeceased by his wife, Ruth. Survivors: two sons, Gary (Judie) of Erie
Village and Terry of Frankfort; three grandsons, Scott (Lisa), Sean (Melissa)
and Michael Miller; a granddaughter, Megan; three great-granddaughters,
Shannon, Lauren and Giovanna; and a nephew, LeRoy (Jane) Peterson. Funeral
Services: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Russell H. Schepp & Son Funeral Home and 10
a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Calling
hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa.
Contributions: St. Mary's Church, 401 North Main Street, Minoa, NY 13116.
RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Nozzolillo, Mena   
June 1, 2005 Mena Nozzolillo, 74, of Avellino, Italy, passed away in Italy.
Survivors: her husband, five children, 10 brothers and sisters, all of Italy,
and Joseph Nozzolillo of Liverpool; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will take place in Italy. A memorial Mass will be
held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church,
Liverpool. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Rabe, Marguerite
June 9, 2005 Marguerite Letham Rabe, 82, of Phoenix, NY, died Thursday. Born
to the late Thomas and Marguerite Ford in New York City, she came to the
Syracuse area in 1946. Worked in the restaurant business for 25 years. A
member of the VFW Post 5540 Ladies Auxiliary, and the American Legion Post 418
Auxiliary, both located in Phoenix. Predeceased by her husband of 34 years,
Robert E. Rabe, in 1989. Surviving are three sons, James J. Letham of Palm
Harbor, Florida, John T. Letham of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Richard A.
Letham of Syracuse; five daughters, Susan Cummins of Tampa, FL, Elizabeth
Woolridge and Linda Coffey, both of Pennellville, Sheila Crowell and Deborah
Rabe, both of North Syracuse; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Pine Plains Cemetery, 8686
Henry Clay Blvd., Clay. Calling hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday before the
graveside service at the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St.
(County Route 57), Phoenix. Contributions to: The Michael E. Connolly
Endowment for Lung Cancer Research at Upstate Medical University Foundation,
750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210-9976. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Reese, Willie F.   
June 5, 2005 Mr. Willie F. Reese, 80, of Syracuse, departed this life on June
5, 2005, at Community General Hospital. He was born in Sparta, GA. Mr. Willie
F. Reese leaves to mourn, his wife Mary; daughters and sons, Lonra Rice, Diane
Stimone, William Reese, Jaquwann Bowens and Randolph English; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his companion and her
children, Loree, Julia, Martha and Brenda; sister, Mary Rivers; brother,
Lonnie Reese. Services: Monday 1 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, with
calling hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros.
Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Richardson, Charles W.   
June 10, 2005 Charles W. Richardson, 75, of Baldwinsville, died Friday at the
VA Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from
Onondaga Valley Academy. He received his undergraduate degree from Empire
State College/SUNYand his MBA from Mercer University in Atlanta. He was a
disabled Army veteran of the Korean War era and a communicant of St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Church in Baldwinsville. He lived most of his life in the Central
New York area, retiring in 1987 after 36 years with Carrier Corporation.
Before his retirement, he was a member of the Carrier Management Association
and a volunteer with Junior Achievement and Liverpool Little League. After
retiring from Carrier, he worked with the Carrier distributor in Georgia,
Syracuse Executive Air Services and was an instructor at Empire State College.
He was also the owner of Radisson Tax Service. He was a member of American
Legion Post 113 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 30, the Carrier
Retirees Association and the Canton Woods Seniors. He is survived by his wife
of 48 years, the former Betty Frederick of Utica; son, James C. of
Baldwinsville; daughter, Melanie R. (Greg) Johnson of Baldwinsville; brother,
Curtis A. of Voorheesville; sister, Hazel R. Weston of Clay; grandchildren,
Brian and Julia Johnson; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held
9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2005, from Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners and
10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace
Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2005, at
the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to
the American Liver Foundation Western NY Chapter, 75 Buckland Avenue,
Rochester, NY 14618. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Satunas Sr., John B.   
June 9, 2005 John B. Satunas Sr., 88, of Syracuse, passed away at home. He was
born in Scranton, PA, and has lived in Syracuse since 1955. John retired from
New Process Gear after 27 years, member of the UAW 624, communicant of
Assumption Church and WWII Army veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary
Satunas, in 1993 and his great-grandson, John Christopher DeFrancesco.
Survivors: his daughter, Estelle (Tony) DeFrancesco of Cicero; son, John
(Donna) Satunas Jr. of N. Syracuse; sister, Ann Skeras of Scranton, PA; five
grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Calling Hours: Monday 9 to 10 a.m at
FARONE & SON. Services: 10:30 a.m. in Assumption Church. Burial in Woodlawn
Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to Assumption Church, 812 N. Salina St.,
Syracuse. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Smith, Louise L.   
May 8, 2005 Louise L. Smith, lifelong resident of Camillus, was the daughter
of Ernest O. and O. Beach Smith; sister of Walter B. Smith of Central Square
and C. Jane Smith Touloukian of Oceanside, CA. She was born on December 23,
1915, in the house her father built on W. Genesee St. in 1909. She taught at
Fairmount Grammar School and served as principal of the newly opened Onondaga
Road School until her retirement in 1976. Miss Smith was a member of the
Camillus Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a past District
Deputy Grand Matron for the state of New York. She was a member of the NYS
Retired Teachers' Assn., Camillus Women's Republican Club, Camillus Business
and Professional Women's Org., Camillus Teachers' Retirement Assn., Delta
Kappa Gamma and honorary member of the Fairmount Merry Widows' Luncheon. Miss
Smith worshipped at Fairmount Community Church, where she was a member of the
nominating committee, Esther Circle and served as deacon. Miss Smith is
survived by her brother and sister; her nephew, Walter E. Smith of FL; nieces,
April Dewan of Marcellus and Joan, Jill and Anne Touloukian of CA; her many
great-nieces and -nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m.
at Fairmount Community Church. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Wallace, W. Dean   
June 10, 2005 W. Dean Wallace, 86, of Solvay, died Friday, June 10, at Crouse
Hospital. Born September 1, 1918, to Miriam Hallett and William Dortch Wallace
in Syracuse, Mr. Wallace lived his early life in Camillus, where he was the
town's first Eagle Scoutand graduated valedictorian of the class of 1935. He
was also valedictorian of the Northwood School, Lake Placid, NY, in 1936. He
graduated from Cornell University in 1940 with a mechanical engineering degree
and was a member of Tau Beta Pi society. He joined Delta Tau Delta fraternity
and was manager of Cornell's undefeated 1939 football team. Mr. Wallace left
Camillus Cutlery Company to serve as an officer in the Navy, where he
captained an LCS in the Pacific. He returned to the company in 1946 and
retired after 54 years. Mr. Wallace rose to Senior Warden of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church and was also a 60-year member of Onondaga Country Club. He
supported numerous charities and enjoyed the symphony, opera, Syracuse-area
history, especially the Erie Canal and local railroad transportation systems.
He played tennis and golf regularly until he was 85. Mr. Wallace married
Elizabeth Louise Hopkins of Geneseo, NY, November 15, 1941, and was married 60
years. He is survived by two sons, W. Dean Jr. and Charles Hopkins Wallace; a
daughter, Elizabeth Cummins (Douglas); grandchildren: Emily Angel (Patrick),
Sarah Gajewski (Tomasz), Annie Cummins, Anthony Charles Wallace;
great-grandson, Riley Gajewski; one brother, Dr. Robert Bruce Wallace
(Sherry); and one sister, Sally Wallace Murray (Kenneth). Friends may call
from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd.
East. Private services and burial will be held at Ticonderoga, NY, at the
convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Crouse Health Foundation for the Natrecor Clinic on 4 North at 736 Irving
Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.

Wimer, Gordon A.   
June 9, 2005 Gordon A. Wimer, 79, of Marathon, NY, originally from the Cuyler
area, died June 9, 2005, at his home following a long illness. He retired from
Smith Corona in the early '80s. He is survived by three daughters: Alene
Wimer-Vogt of Marathon, Sherry Wimer of New Woodstock and Lynda Wimer-Wright
of Syracuse; a son, Jeffery Wimer of New Woodstock; a sister, Alene Bronson of
Marathon; eight stepchildren; numerous grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothea M. Wimer, in
2001; son, Randy Wimer in 1969; and two grandsons, Randy Wimer in 1991 and
Gordon Craw in 1999. Friends may call Monday, June 13, 1005, from 10 a.m. to
noon at Grace Christian Fellowship Church (formerly First Baptist Church of
Homer), Cortland, NY. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the church
sanctuary. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/12/2005.