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Ayer, John Lloyd
June 11, 2005 John Lloyd Ayer, 81, of Ithaca, New York, formerly of Cazenovia,
New York died peacefully Saturday, June 11, 2005 at Cayuga Medical Center.
John was born April 22, 1924 in Claremont, New Hampshire the son of Bernice
Lloyd Ayer and Harold Easter Ayer. He grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts and
graduated from Marblehead High School in 1942. He attended the University of
New Hampshire for a year before joining the Marine Corps. He finished his
college career at Cornell University where he graduated in 1947 from the
School of Engineering. He met his wife, Helen Allmuth at Cornell and they were
married June 21, 1947. He worked for many years at Carrier Corporation in
Syracuse, New York. After his retirement, he was Supervisor for the Town of
Cazenovia. He enjoyed the job immensely and spoke fondly of his "life in
politics." John and Helen traveled extensively during their retirement
visiting all seven continents as well as riding on the Orient Express. John
was very involved in the Cazenovia community serving as the Chairman of the
Town Board of Appeals and on the Vestry and as a church warden at St. Peter's
Episcopal Church. In addition, he was appointed to the New York State Solid
Waste Commission. John and Helen received the Cazenovia Winter Festival
Community Service Award as well. After John and Helen moved to Kendal at
Ithaca, John served the St. John's Episcopal Church as a vestryman and also
worked at Kendal in various capacities. John was a loyal alumnus of Cornell
University and worked hard for the school over the years doing everything from
fundraising and planning reunions to cheering loyally for the sports teams.
John was also a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan and was elated at the outcome of
the 2004 World Series. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen, as
well as his four children and their spouses, Elizabeth Ayer and Ed Macaulay of
Oneonta, New York, John A. and Kristen Ayer of Cincinnati, Ohio, Carol and
Doug Mugglin of Heath, Ohio and Lori and Glen Dumais of East Aurora, New York.
He is also survived by his 10 beloved grandchildren, Catherine and Alec
Macaulay, Lynsay, Casey and Lauren Ayer, Erika, Brett and Derek Mugglin, and
Andrew and Sarah Dumais. Other survivors include his brother and
sister-in-law, Ben Ayer and Rochelle Bartlett of Marblehead, Massachusetts;
sister, Jane Clay of Foster City, California; sister and brother-in-law,
Alison and Larry Voelker of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and many nieces and
nephews. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a gift to Kendal at
Ithaca, or to the Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CAVAC) PO Box 56,
Cazenovia, New York 13035. The Memorial Service will take place at St. John's
Episcopal Church in Ithaca, New York Wednesday, June 15 at 4 p.m. Friends may
call Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kendall at Ithaca. Bangs Funeral
Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Brosnan, James P.   
June 13, 2005 James P. Brosnan, 81, of Skaneateles, died Monday at home. Born
and raised in Binghamton, he lived in Wilkes Barre, PA, Conklin, NY, Southeast
FL, Las Vegas, and retired in Skaneateles, but his real home was 31 summers on
Skaneateles Lake. Jim was a graduate of Springfield College. He was a regional
director for the NYS Mental Health Dept. for 21 years, retiring in 1985. He
was also an adjunct professor at both Florida International University in
Miami and the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a Navy veteran of WW II.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, the former Dolores Grim; sons, James of
Fort Worth, TX, Andrew of Valley Cottage, Mark Lang of New York, and Wesley
Lang of Kaysville, UT; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There will
be no services or calling hours. Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral
Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Contributions may be made to Mesothelioma
Research Foundation of America, 5716 Lorsa Ave., Suite 203, Westlake Village,
CA 91362. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the
Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Gettino Sr., Angelo C.   
June 9, 2005 Angelo C. Gettino Sr., 85, of Solvay, passed away Thursday at St.
Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Siracusa, Sicily, he lived in
Solvay most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a
mechanic at Allied Chemical for 20years, retiring in 1980. Angelo's
memberships included the United Mineworkers District 4, Solvay Tigers AC and
the Geddes Veterans Association. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the
former Ida Moore; one daughter, Nancy Fall, of Solvay; one son, Angelo Jr., of
Florida; one sister, Marie McMahon, of Westvale; five grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Private services were held at
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, Solvay. Burial was in Belle Isle Cemetery. There
were no calling hours. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave.
468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Grenga, Carl   
June 9, 2005 Carl Grenga, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at the V.A.
Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Ann (Sacco) Grenga; and daughter,
Rosemarie Moriarty. A Memorial Service was held Sunday at Pirro & Sons Funeral
Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle
St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Heffernan, Beatrice N.   
June 12, 2005 Beatrice Noyes Heffernan, 85, a 75-year resident of Manlius,
entered unto rest at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston-Salem, NC. She
was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed square dancing and bowling.She
was predeceased by her husband, John Sr. in 1985; a daughter, Norene Clemons
in 2004; and a sister, Ruth O'Conner. Survivors: four daughters, Patricia
Noyes (Robert) Wall of Chittenango, Eileen (Charlie) Smith of North Carolina,
Kathleen B. (Fred) Root of Syracuse, and Judy Heffernan of North Carolina;
four sons, John Jr. of Marcellus, David of Syracuse, Brian of North Rose, and
Frank (Marilyn) of Cato; a sister, Alta Haynes of Manlius; a brother, Donald
R. (Nellie) Noyes of Manlius; 32 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and
three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 8 p.m. Thursday at
Newell-Fay Funeral Home. Private burial, Manlius Village Cemetery. Calling
hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd.
(Rt. 92), Manlius. Contributions: The Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, 101
Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Hughes, John S.   
June 12, 2005 John S. Hughes, 76, of Syracuse, died Sunday at Community
General Hospital. He was born in Utica, NY, and resided in Syracuse for most
of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was retired from Local
30 Asbestos Workers Union.He was a founding member of Ryan's Rascals. John was
a member of the Pastimes Athletic Club and a previous member of Lyndon Golf
Club and Town Isle Golf Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping,
golfing and fly fishing. He was a communicant of the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception. He was predeceased by his parents, Anne and J. Stanley
Hughes, and his brother, William H. Hughes. Survived by his wife of 50 years,
Joan Forster Hughes; two daughters, Amy (Anthony) Pugliese of Mahopac, NY, and
Mary Margaret (Donald) Barber of Camillus, NY; grandchildren, Michael J. Doody
of New York City, Kelly Doody of Burke, VA, Matthew Pugliese of Mahopac, NY,
and Ryan, Shannon and Timothy Barber of Camillus, NY; several cousins, nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may
call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee
St. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Whelan Bros.
Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Hutchinson, Mary C.   
June 4, 2005 Mary C. Hutchinson, 83, formerly of Camillus, died Saturday, June
4 in Mesa, AZ. Born in Syracuse on December 30, 1921, she was a graduate of
St. Patrick's High School, Syracuse Normal School and Syracuse University.
Mary taught at Stonehedge School in the West Genesee School District and other
area schools for 31 years. Camillus was her home for 44 years until moving to
Arizona in 1998. Her husband, John, died in January 1998. Surviving are her
children, Mary, John (Tecia) and Michael (Marcie) of Mesa, AZ and Thomas
(Nancy) of Tempe, AZ; and grandchildren, Christine, John, Thomas, Nora, Erin,
Christopher and Mary Beth, all of AZ and Kathleen of Chicago, IL. Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.
Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Emergency Food Program, 1654
W. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13204. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Iurino, Daniel N.   
June 12, 2005 Daniel N. Iurino, 87, of LaFayette, died Sunday at home. A
native of Syracuse, he lived in LaFayette for many years. He worked many years
as an Officer of the Court for the City of Syracuse. He was a member of
Columbian Presbyterian Church. His wife, the former Alice Nordwall, died May
10, 2005. Surviving are two daughters, Karin S. Stathatos and Donna N. Maines,
both of LaFayette; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two nephews
and three nieces. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina
Street. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5575
Thompson Road, DeWitt, New York 13214. Please light a candle in memory of
Daniel at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping
You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Kulakowski, Frank A.   
June 12, 2005 Frank A. Kulakowski, 88, Rockefeller Rd., Owasco. Survivors:
nephews, David, Joseph and Frank Kulakowski; cousin, Frank Kulakowski of
Auburn. Services: 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Ann's Church. Calling hours,
Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Nicpon Funeral Home, 235 State St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Laclair, Ida Logan   
June 10, 2005 Ida Logan LaClair, 99, died Friday at her home in Clifton
Springs. She was a native of Syracuse and lived in Clifton Springs. Her
husband of 77 years, Francis, died in February. She is survived by two
daughters, Mary Ann Rusk and Kathleen French; two sons, Francis E. and Donald;
six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be offered
Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home,
3700 W. Genesee St. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Lapaglia, Theresa   
June 11, 2005 Theresa LaPaglia, 82, of Utica. Survivors: three sons, Vincent
(Patricia) of New Hartford, Dominick (Sandra) of Cicero and Michael (Barbara)
of Utica. Services: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service and
9:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, Utica. Calling hours Tuesday 4 to 8
p.m., 470 French Rd., Utica.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Martakis, Fotika
June 13, 2005 Fotika (Peters Demetriades) Martakis, 80, died Monday at
Community General Hospital with her family at her side. She was a communicant
of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church and was predeceased by her husband, of 50
years, Georgein 1998. Born in Syracuse, NY to Efrosini and John Peters
Demetriades, she returned to Greece and graduated from the Thessaloniki
Preparatory Academy for Girls and was to begin her college years at the
University of Thessaloniki to study architecture when WWII broke out and she,
along with her younger brother, were brought back to the states by the USS
Grisham which was sent to pick up all American born children with their
mothers to protect them from harms way. She volunteered in her children's
local PTA and Girl Scouts, sang in the Church Choir, was the President and
Recording Secretary in The Holy Cross Society and The Ladies of Philoptochos
of St. Sophia. She and her late husband owned and operated George Martakis
Painting. Athens Painting and Sandblasting, and the Sanitary Food Market.
Surviving are a sister, Bess Kotsabogan from Astoria, NY; daughters, Chrys
(George) Intze of Syracuse, NY, and Efrosini (David) Watson of Raleigh, NC
along with their children, Elaine and Tina Intze (fiance Adam Carkey), Heather
and Christopher Emrich of Raleigh, NC; a nephew, Fred Kotsabogan from Astoria,
NY. Calling hours are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church,
325 Waring Rd., with funeral service at 11 a.m. and burial at Oakwood
Morningside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St.
Sophia Greek Orthodox Church; blood donations in her memory may be made to the
American Red Cross; Breast Cancer Society; or the American Diabetic
Association of CNY. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Oliver, Betty Stevens   
June 12, 2005 Services for Betty Stevens Oliver, 80, of Kristin Rd., North
Syracuse, who died Sunday, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Krueger
Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Porter, Belva L.   
June 12, 2005 Belva L. Porter, 85, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Sunday at
home. Born in Otisco, she resided in Baltimore, MD during WWII and had been an
Onondaga Hill resident over 50 years. Belva retired from Allied Chemical Co.
and Van DuynHome & Hospital. She was the widow of Neil Porter who died in 1994
and mother of Gail Birosh who died in 1991. Surviving are her daughter, Lois
S. Lutzy of Onondaga Hill; two sisters, Marie Porter of Liverpool and Roseanne
Stacy of Florida; two brothers, Horace Rouse of Otisco and Elroy Rouse of
Camillus; five grandchildren, Amy Wood, Cheryl Flack, Tracy and Fritz Lutzy,
Greg Birosh; eight great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday 11 a.m. at
Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. Interment Onondaga
Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Contributions to Onondaga Hill Fire Department. Butler-Badman Funeral Home
Inc. Onondaga Hill
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Quinones, Aaron   
June 11, 2005 Aaron Quinones, 35, of Fulton, NY, died Saturday while saving
the life of his girlfriend's 11-year-old son, Joel Darling. Funeral Services
will be Wednesday 9 a.m. at the Sugar Funeral Home, 224 West Second Street,
Fulton. Calling hours will be Tuesday 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial
will be private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Reid, Gladys T.   
June 11, 2005 Gladys T. Reid (Nee: Tindale), 73, died June 11, 2005 at her
Acorn Drive residence surrounded by her family. Born in Syracuse on August 19,
1931, she attended N. Syracuse High School and graduated Crouse-Irving School
of Nurs-ing. The daughter of Clarence Tindale and Kathleen Brady Tindale, she
worked at Crouse-Irving Hospital and Upstate Medical Center before moving to
Burnt Hills in 1969. Gladys was a supervisor charge nurse for Benedict
Memorial Hospital and later for Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center
before retiring. She married Donald O. Reid on June 21, 1952. She was a member
of St. Andrew's Church of Scotia and ECW group, a loving wife, homemaker and
caregiver. She was once a skilled pianist. Survivors include her husband, Don;
and her son, David P. Reid of Glenville; three daughters, Donna R. Wilson and
her husband, Lawrence of Denver, CO, Sharon R. Seidel and her husband, Mark of
Roanoke, VA and Susan Zampella and her husband, Nathan of Henrietta, NY.
Gladys is also survived by her six cherished grandchildren, Jonathan and
Alexander Seidel, Sarah Wilson, Arianna, Lydia and Joshua Zampella. Funeral
services will be held on Wednesday, June 15 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal
Church, 50 Sacandaga Rd., Scotia. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 6 to 8
p.m. at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. (Off Rte 50). In lieu of
flowers, it has been requested contributions be made in Gladys' name to
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) c/o St. Andrew's Church Scotia 12302. Burial will
be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse on Wednesday. Memorial signing at
www.glenvillefuneralhome.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

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 US 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 step-children, Angelica
Ashleigh Post, Shannon Woolwine, William LaBrake and Eric LaBrake; his mother,
Sally VanDeBogart; sister, Sherry Richardson; and brothers, Gerald and Robert.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church on Valley Drive. The family will receive friends following
the service in the church hall. Contributions may be made to DAV Chapter 30 in
Syracuse. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Strickland, Mildred D.   
June 10, 2005 Mildred D. "Mollie" Strickland, 93, of Fayetteville, New York,
died Friday, June 10. She was predeceased by her husband, M. Carter
Strickland, who died in 1989. She was born on January 31, 1912, in Pittsburgh,
PA, the daughter of Edith and William DeVore. In 1937, she married M. Carter
Strickland and resided in Oneida until 1971. She then moved to Charlotte, NC,
and returned to Fayetteville in 2003. While living in Oneida she was active in
her church, St. Johns, Oneida, NY, an avid golfer, a member of Onondaga Golf
and Country Club and Teugega Golf Club in Rome and a participant in the
Syracuse Women's District Golf League. In Charlotte she was a real estate
broker and active in real estate. She is survived by three children, Cynthia
Butterfield (Donald) of Aspen Glen, Colorado, Seth Strickland (Kathy) of
Greenwich, Connecticut, and Carter Strickland (Nan) of Fayetteville, New York;
nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. There will be no calling
hours. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Church, Fayetteville,
New York. To leave a note of condolence, please visit www.burnsgarfield.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Toolan, Frances D.   
June 11, 2005 Frances D. Toolan, 76, of Oswego, died Saturday. Surviving are
her husband, William; two sons; four daughters; one sister. Services are at
10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Church. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday,
at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 112 E. 2nd St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.

Twitchell, Vivian E.   
June 11, 2005 Vivian E. Twitchell, 85, of Syracuse, died Saturday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Twitchell was predeceased by her husband, John F.
Twitchell, Jr., who died in 1998. Surviving are a son, John F. Twitchell, III,
of Hampton, NH; a daughter,Ruth E. Taylor of Cicero, NY; two grandchildren;
one great-grandson; and a brother, Byron R. Daudelin of Columbia, MD. Funeral
services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Grace Union Church, Chapel St.,
Wilbraham, MA. Burial Glendale Cemetery, Wilbraham. Friends may call 4 to 7
p.m. Friday at the Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Heart Gifts
Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Local arrangements being
made by the Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/14/2005.