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Armitage, Wayne   
June 12, 2005 Wayne Armitage, 80, of First Ave., Auburn, died Sunday, June 12,
2005, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. He was a retired police captain with the
Auburn Police Department. Survived by his wife, Rosa Bacon Armitage; a
daughter, Marilyn (William) Kelley; a granddaughter, Cheryl L. Kelley of
Endicott; stepchildren, Ernest and David Bacon and Martha Buckingham;
stepgrandchildren; stepgreat-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral
services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St.,
Auburn. Friends are invited to call on the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at White Chapel. Contributions: Charity of one's choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

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; one
sister, Donna Cirbus of DeRuyter; 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 6/13/2005.

Blair Jr., James L.   
June 10, 2005 James L. Blair Jr., 40, of Parish, died Friday, June 10, 2005,
at Oswego Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of the
Hastings-Parish area. He was a mechanic for Roth Steel Co., Syracuse, and was
predeceased by his father, James Sr., in 2002. Surviving are a daughter,
Brittany Blair; a son and daughter, James C. and Nicole, both of Parish; his
mother, Dorothy Trapp of Newport News, VA; three sisters: Dorine Blair of
Syracuse, Dawn Ng of New York City and Shelley Garringer of New Mexico; and
several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14,
2005, at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St., Central Square, with
burial at a later date in West Monroe Cemetery. Calling hours will be 6 to 8
p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. Contributions may be made to the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Butera, Michael "Mickey"   
June 11, 2005 Michael "Mickey" Butera, 76, of Auburn, died June 11 with his
loving family at his side. He was a communicant of Saints Peter and Paul
Church and was employed at Alco Products. Michael was predeceased by his wife,
Maureen Ann Perron Butera, and a brother, Joseph. Survivors: a son, William
Butera; a daughter, Nancy Butera Ranieri; three brothers: Anthony, John (Sue)
and Robert (Vivian), all of Auburn; a granddaughter, Marisa Lynn Ranieri;
several nieces and nephews. Services: 9 a.m. Thursday at Cheche Funeral Home
and 9:30 a.m. in Saints Peter and Paul Church. Interment in Saint Joseph
Cemetery. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Cheche Funeral
Home. Mickey's kind ways and infectious smile made him an instant friend to
anyone he met. The niche that he occupied in his large circle of friends and
family will never be refilled.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Couse, Robert J.   
June 9, 2005 Robert J. Couse, 62, of Oswego, passed away Thursday. Surviving:
wife, Charlotte; two daughters; a son; a sister; seven grandchildren. Services
are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial at Riverside
Cemetery, Oswego. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Foster Funeral
Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Greene, Euan K.   
June 11, 2005 Euan K. Greene, 86, of Carpenter Rd., Verona, died Saturday,
June 11, 2005, in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica. Graveside funeral service
will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the family plot in Verona Cemtery. Funeral
arrangements are with Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Oneida.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Hess, Mary Ellen Terry   
June 10, 2005 Mary Ellen Terry Hess, 62, of Liverpool, passed away Friday.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, David 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 6/13/2005.

Kosko, Michael J.   
June 10, 2005 Michael J. Kosko, 67, of Lakeland, passed away Friday at Francis
House. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he lived most of his life in Syracuse,
graduating from Cathedral Academy in 1956 and Lemoyne College in 1960. Michael
was anagent for the I.R.S. for 41 years, retiring in 2001. He taught
accounting at both Lemoyne College and Onondaga Community College, was a
lector at the Cathedral, past member of the Solvay School Board for 18 years,
past grand knight and 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus #4114.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the former June Sacco; one daughter, Lisa
(Eric) Crimi of Onondaga Hill; one son, Kevin (Jennie) Kosko of Narragansett,
RI; four grandchildren: Brittany and Tiffany Crimi and Emma and Nicholas
Kosko; two sisters, Cecilia M. Young of E. Syracuse and Carole A. Curcio of
Clinton, NJ; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be conducted
at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Entombment
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, DeWitt. Calling hours will be from 4
to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue, Solvay. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue,
Syracuse, NY 13208. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave.
468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Ladd, Clarence B.   
June 11, 2005 Clarence B. Ladd, 82, of New Haven, KY, died Saturday, June 11,
2005, in Hardin Memorial Hospital. Born in Central Square, he had lived in
Caughdenoy before moving to Kentucky over 15 years ago. He was a heavy
equipment operator for Operating Engineers' Local Union #545 in Syracuse for
50 years. A WWII Army veteran, he was a past member of Fuller-Taylor American
Legion Post #915 and the Hastings-Parish VFW Post. Surviving are a daughter,
Karen Ladd of Brewerton; two sisters, Marion VanLiew of Central Square and
Mabel Armstrong of Palm Coast, FL; a brother, Ronald of Central Square and
Scottsdale, AZ; several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, June
16, 2005, at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St., Central Square, with
burial in Hillside Cemetery, Central Square. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Lloyd, Frances E.   
June 11, 2005 Frances E. Stocum Lloyd, 76, of Baldwinsville, died Saturday at
Community General Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and lived in
Baldwinsville most of her life. Frances dedicated her time to children with
special needs. She was also a volunteer in thecommunity as a member of the
Christmas Bureau, Board of Elections, former Cub Scout leader and PTO
president. Frances was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Leopard, and a
brother, Carl Lewis Vargo. Survivors: her husband of 58 years, Robert P.
Lloyd; a daughter, Donna Anderson of Charlottesville, VA; two sons, Douglas of
Syracuse and Ronald of Barrington Hills, IL; five grandchildren: Erin and
Jason Lloyd and Craig, Carl and Mary Anderson; four great-grandchildren; a
niece, Deidre Kaiser; a nephew, Brent Drappo; and several cousins. Services:
10 a.m. Wednesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial in
Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home,
93 Downer Street. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, to PACE of CNY, 100 Malta
Lane, N. Syracuse, NY 13212 or Multiple Sclerosis Resources of CNY, Inc., 6743
Kinne St., E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

McQueeney, Stephanie G.   
June 10, 2005 Stephanie G. McQueeney, 80, died at her home in Syracuse, on
Friday. Stephanie was a wife, a mother and a teacher. She was a communicant of
Holy Trinity Church and participated in fund-raising for several charities,
including the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Stephanie was predeceased by her
husband, Kenneth, in 1998. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret
McQueeney of Rochester, Barbara Erives of Minoa and Mary Wehr of Syracuse; a
son, Edward McQueeney of Venice, CA; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are private.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church, 501
Park St., Syracuse. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum in
DeWitt. Contributions may be made in Stephanie's honor to the Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation, 913 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088. Carter
"Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in
2003
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Mills, Lynn Marie   
June 10, 2005 Lynn Marie Mills, 53, of Georgetown, died Friday at University
Hospital. Lynn had lived in Georgetown for over 15 years. She was secretary
for the Georgetown Fire Department Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband,
Steven; her children, Tiffany Mills, Courtney Mills, Christopher Smith and
Steven Smith; her mother, Marjorie Beeman; her stepmother, Margaret Beeman;
her brothers, William Beeman, Ben Beeman and Daniel Beeman; her sisters,
Michelle Beeman and Kim Lum; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be
held at noon Tuesday at Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia.
Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial
will be in Georgetown Cemetery. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Oliver, Betty J.
June 12, 2005 Betty J. Oliver, 80, of Kristin Rd., North Syracuse, died Sunday
at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Montrose, PA, Mrs. Oliver moved to North
Syracuse in 1965. She graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1943 of
Montrose High School. Bettyretired in 1987 after 36 years as a bookkeeper at
various companies, including Max H. Parks in Montrose, Hawk Trailer Sales and
North American Van Lines in Syracuse. She was a member of Andrews Memorial
Church in North Syracuse, the Montrose Chapter #151 Order of the Eastern Star
and was an avid high school athletic sports fan. Her loving husband of nearly
60 years, Charles "Bud" Oliver, predeceased her last October. Surviving are
three sons, Thomas C. (Lynn) Oliver of Harrisburg, PA; David G. (Kathy) Oliver
of N. Syracuse; and Jeffrey S. (Marianne) Oliver of Cicero; six grandchildren:
Lori (Scott) Freed, and Chad (Jenny), Scott, Michael, Joshua and Christian
"C.J." Oliver; a great-granddaughter, Greta; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Wednesday at a time to be announced at Krueger Funeral Home.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 2619
Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to the North Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 215, N.
Syracuse, NY 13212.ZKRUEG
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Piazza, Jane C.   
June 12, 2005 Jane C. Piazza, 67, of Mexico, NY, was called home to be with
her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She passed quietly at her home surrounded
by her family. She was a nurse for 28 years, working at Oswego Hospital and
Seneca Hill Manor. She was predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy McMahon in 1992
and Charlene Giglio in 1999; and her father, Louis "Doc" Morgan in 1972.
Survivors: one daughter, Tracy Tooke, Radisson; two sons: Sam, Central Square,
and Matthew, Cicero; seven grandchildren; mother, Vivian Morgan, Central
Square; three sisters: Barbara Shutts, Fulton; Peggy Williams, Central Square;
and Vivian Dillenbeck, Central Square. Services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday from
Harter Funeral Home, Mexico. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m., prior to the
service at the funeral home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to First Baptist Church of Mexico.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Prigoff, Jerome "Jerry"   
June 11, 2005 Jerome "Jerry" Prigoff, 94, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at St.
Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Syracuse and a
teacher and coach at Fayetteville-Manlius for 38 years. In 1935 Mr. Prigoff
taught physicaleducation and history in Parish, NY. In 1936 he started his
career in Fayetteville, where he taught and coached basketball, football and
golf. He was a graduate of Syracuse University, where he obtained a master's
degree and was elected to Kappa Phi Kappa, an honorary educational society. He
also received an Outstanding Coaches Award from the New York State Coaches
Association and served two terms as president of the Onondaga Coaches
Association. Mr. Prigoff served as a staff sergeant in the Air Corps during
World War II and as an athletic director before being transferred to the
Infantry's 1st Cavalry Division in the Philippines. In 1945 he was part of the
initial occupation of Japan. In politics, Mr. Prigoff was a Democratic
committeeman and ran for the county legislature. He was also affiliated with
World Book-Childcraft on a regular basis. As a member of Temple Adath
Yeshurun, he served on the board of directors for the temple seniors,
organized a volunteer work group for the Max Gilbert Day School library and
was a life member of B'nai B'rith and A.D.L. In 1954, the Fayetteville Lions
Club honored Coach Prigoff with a citation for his services to the area's
youth and his work on the Recreation Commission. The Fayetteville Rotary Club
also honored him with the Distinguished Citizen's Award in 1973. He also
served on the board of directors of the Fayetteville Lions Club. He was
predeceased in 1992 by his wife, Bertha Alpert Prigoff. Survived by several
nieces and nephews. Burial and services: Friends many call Wednesday from 10
to 10:45 a.m. at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel, 1909 E. Fayette St. Graveside
service will be conducted in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. birnbaum funeral
service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Reynolds, Donna K.   
June 10, 2005 Donna K. Reynolds, 73, of 1755 Co. Rt. 15, Lacona, died Friday
at the Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Born September 7, 1931, a daughter of
the late Frederick and Bertha Goodnow Kastler, she graduated from Sandy Creek
High School in 1948 and married Eugene Reynolds on January 9, 1949. They owned
and operated Lacona Gas & Supply for 30 years, retiring in 1991. She was a
member of Sandy Creek Methodist Church, member and past matron of Lake Ontario
Chapter #124 O.E.S., Sandy Creek, and a member of the Coterie Club. She was
predeceased by her husband in 1989; brother, F. Ellerd Kastler; and sisters,
Helen Yerdon Stinson, Mildred Hill and Gail Brown. Survivors: daughter Brenda
(William) Brown of Toledo, OR; son Greg Reynolds of Lacona; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian (Carl) Ridgeway
of Lacona and Sally (Ralph) Bettinger of Mannsville; brother-in-law James
(Lois) Reynolds of Warners; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m.
Wednesday from Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Burial in Wesleyan
Cemetery. Calling Hours: Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Contributions: The Friendship Shop, Lacona Fire Dept. or Ainsworth Memorial
Library.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Richardson, William Gary   
June 8, 2005 William Gary Richardson, 51, of Onondaga Hill, died Wednesday at
the VA Medical Center. Born in Syracuse, he had lived on Onondaga Hill since
1999. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. An avid outdoorsman, he loved
to hunt, fish and boat. He was a member of the NRA and Disabled American
Veterans. Surviving are his wife, Cassandra; his stepchildren, Ashleigh Post,
Shannon Wollwine, William LaBrake and Eric LaBrake; his mother, Sally Lawson;
sister, Sherry Richardson; brothers, Gerald and Robert. Memorial services will
be held 5 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Valley
Drive. The family will receive friends in the church hall following the
service. Contributions may be made to DAV Chapter 30 in Syracuse. Tait Funeral
Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Ryan, Richard "Denny"   
June 11, 2005 Richard "Denny" Ryan, 75, of Weedsport, died Saturday.
Survivors: siblings, Eleanor Monroe, Dr. William and Emmett Ryan; many nieces
and nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Church, Weedsport.
Calling Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr.,
Weedsport.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Salmon, Chester   
June 11, 2005 Chester Salmon, 80, of Cazenovia, died Saturday at his home.
Surviving are his wife, the former Virginia DuBois; his son, Frederick; two
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 6
p.m. Wednesday at Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

Vader, George M.   
June 12, 2005 George M. Vader, 80, of Baldwinsville, passed away Sunday, June
12, 2005, at Crouse Hospital. Mr. Vader was born in Phoenix and was employed
with the New York Power Authority for 25 years, retiring in 1986. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in WW II. He was a member of the
V.F.W. Post 153 in Baldwinsville. He loved to bowl, play cribbage and to camp.
He enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving: his loving wife of 57
years, Carrie Mead Vader; two daughters, Loraine Chapman of Auburn and Sandy
(Robert) Fielding of Oviedo, FL; four grandchildren: Tammy Evans, Jody
Chapman, Joe Fielding and Tina Foreman; three great-grandchildren: Ashley and
Brittany Evans and Naddie Foreman; one sister, Bert Sweeting of FL; one
brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews. Services: 10
a.m. Wednesday at Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Memorial Park, Warners. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the funeral home, 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. Gates Funeral
Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.

White, Tony E.   
June 12, 2005 Tony E. White, 37, of Oswego, died Sunday. Survivors: his
mother, Joan; a daughter, Chelsea; two brothers, Wayne and Warren; and a
sister, Sandra Falcetti. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at a time to
be announced from Dowdle Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday
from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/13/2005.