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Anthony, Richard R.   
June 17, 2005 Richard R. "Dick" Anthony, 70, of Union Springs, died Friday.
Dick was a mechanic and bus driver for the school district. Survivors: his
wife Elsie, 12 children, 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Calling Hours: Monday, 4 to 7 p.m., Langham Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 11
a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Arnold, Betty M.   
June 1, 2005 Betty M. Arnold, 83, of Fulton, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at
Seneca Hill Manor, Oswego. Born in Fulton, she was a life resident. Betty was
a member of Bowens Corners United Methodist Church, Fulton. She had retired in
1983 from Fulton Savings Bank as a loan officer. She was predeceased by her
husband, Frederick "Bud" Arnold, in 1992. Surviving are a daughter, Donna
Lopes of Hayward, CA; two sons, Raymond H. and Brian L. Arnold, both of
Fulton; a sister, Muriel Pluff of Inlet; eight grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be
held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Bowens Corners United Methodist
Church, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bowens
Corners United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, 758 State Route 176, Fulton,
New York 13069. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.
Bailey, Ernest M.   
February 24, 2005 Ernest M. Bailey of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Bridgeport,
died February 24, 2005. Graveside Masonic services will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 25, at Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Traub Funeral Home
Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Briggs, Eileen Owen   
June 13, 2005 Eileen Owen Briggs, 82, loving mother, grandmother and aunt,
formerly of LaFayette, NY, died June 13, 2005, at Syracuse VA Medical Center.
The daughter of Vay Essie Goodell and William James Owen, she was born January
4, 1923, in Camden, NY. She attended Camden High School, joined the Army in
1943, served in Guam and the Philippines and was discharged in 1945. She was a
registered nurse and retired in 1992. A life member of Veterans of Foreign
Wars and American Legion in Onondaga County and New York state, she held many
positions. She was a life member of the National Home and member of LaFayette
Post 1955. She was predeceased by her husband, James Briggs Jr., May 2, 2005.
Survived by daughters Judy Daggett of Syracuse and Sandra Vecchio of Syracuse;
stepsons Donald Briggs of Texas, Gregory Briggs of Liverpool and Michael
Briggs of Tennessee; four grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Memorial Services: June 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Hall
Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd. LaFayette, NY, Rev. Frank Loan
officiating. Burial at Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. HALL FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Broome, Lena Mae   
June 15, 2005 Mrs. Lena Mae Broome, 64, of 821 E. Brighton Ave., went home to
be with the Lord, Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. She was a member of New
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Mothers'
Board. Sheleaves to cherish her memory two sons, Steven A. Comer (Gwen) and
Tony Comer (Evelyn), both of Syracuse; one brother, Clarence J. Moss Jr.
(Carlese) of Dudley, GA; five grandchildren, Tony A. Comer Sr., Laindia Comer,
LaDonna Comer, twins Antoine and Antoinette Comer; four great-grandchildren,
Tony A. Comer Jr., NaLazia Bradley, Zyra Comer and Tahjaneik Bradley. Calling
hours will be Monday 11 a.m. to noon at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist
Church, 1034 Montgomery St., with funeral services following at noon. Burial
will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and
Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Burstein, Janet Marie   
June 17, 2005 Janet Marie (Farber) Burstein, 61, of Route 12, Hubbardsville,
passed away Friday, June 17, 2005, at her home. Funeral service will be
Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. from Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25
Broad St., Hamilton, NY. Interment: Graham Cemetery, Hubbardsville. Friends
are invited and may call Monday, June 20, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
the funeral home. Contributions in Janet's memory may be made to Hospice and
Palliative Care, Inc., the American Legion Post #1556 Women's Aux. or to the
N. Brookfield Baptist Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Clark, Donald E.   
June 16, 2005 Donald E. Clark, 76, of Cicero and Fort Meyers FL, died Thursday
at University Medical Center. He was a Syracuse native. An Army veteran of the
Korean War, he was a member of Cicero American Legion Post No. 787 and AMVETs
NorthSyracuse Post. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church of Cicero and
a member of the Holy Name Society. He was an officer with the Syracuse Police
Department, retiring in 1987 after 24 years of service. Surviving are his wife
of 54 years, the former Nancy Kaupp; three children, Judy (Ron) Tremaine of
Syracuse, Jerry (Karen) Clark of Bridgeport and John (Peggy) of North
Syracuse; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Services will be
Monday at 9 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Church, with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours will
be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North
Syracuse. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American
Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse 13057-0007 or to NAVAC, PO Box 215,
North Syracuse 13212-0215. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Cucciarelli, Nellie (Alba)   
June 17, 2005 Nellie (Alba) Cucciarelli of Syracuse, passed away on Friday,
June 17, 2005, at Community General Hospital after a brief illness. She was
born in Pittston, PA. She belonged to the Fuoco's Women's Club along with her
best friend of 40 years, AngieDeSantis, and was an avid card player who was
loved by everyone. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gregory; her
daughter, Anita Majewski, and son-in-law Joseph Majewski Jr.; and her son,
Gregory R. Cucciarelli Jr.; two grandchildren, Anthony Dias III and Timothy
Cucciarelli; and two great-grandchildren, Bella Rose and Brittany. Funeral
services will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 3127 James
Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home, 4901 Jamesville Road, Dewitt, at the
intersection of Woodchuck Hill and Jamesville roads. Funeral arrangements have
been entrusted to Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT
MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Cynamon, Manuel   
June 12, 2005 Manuel Cynamon, 89, died Sunday at The Inn at Menorah Park.
Formerly of Brooklyn, Manuel had lived in Syracuse since 2002. Survived by his
son, Dr. Michael (Wendy); his daughter, Nancy (Stanford) Yukon; three sisters;
grandchildren, Lisa (Josh) Mayers, Joshua, Jacob and Barry Cynamon; and
great-granddaughter, Ellis Mayers. Graveside services were in Randolph, MA.
Contributions may be made to the National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St.,
Amherst, MA 01002, or Home care at Menorah Park, 4101 E. Genesee Street,
Syracuse 13214. Sisskind Funeral Service LLC 3175 E. Genesee St. 4464848
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Greeley, Edward M.   
June 18, 2005 Edward M. Greeley, 86, of Tully, passed away Saturday at his
home. Born in Somerville, MA, he resided in Syracuse prior to moving to Tully
in 1984. Mr. Greeley retired as a chemist with Carrier Corp. after 35 years,
was a member of the Ameri-can Chemical Society, a communicant of St. Leo's
Church and an avid Red Sox fan. Surviving are his wife, Adele Gibbs Greeley;
two sons, John E. (Margo) Greeley of Marietta and William (Marilyn) Greeley of
Idaho; one daughter, Lynne (Don) Howe of Savannah, GA; two sisters, Helen
Langone and Kathleen Faulstich, both of Somerville, MA; five grandchildren:
Jennifer L., John P., Aimee E., Nora K. and Gregory; five great-grandchildren.
Services: Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Leo's Church, Tully. Interment: Oakwood
Cemetery, Syracuse. Friends may greet the family at the church on Tuesday from
10 to 11 a.m., prior to the start of the Mass. Contributions: Tully Fire Dept.
or Hospice of CNY. Hartwell Funeral Home Tully
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Hahn, Ellen "Janie"   
June 17, 2005 Ellen "Janie" Hahn, 72, of Lewis Rd., Throop, died Friday.
Surivivors: husband, Paul; sons: Kenneth, Steven and Paul Jr.; siblings:
Barbara Bellerdine and Lester and Russell Van Dyke. Services: Tuesday, 10
a.m., at White Chapel Funeral Home, Auburn. Calling Hours: Monday, 3 to 8 p.m.
Donations: Throop Fire Dept.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Harrington, Marlene J.   
June 17, 2005 Marlene J. Harrington, 73, of Central Square, died Friday, June
17, 2005, at the Syracuse Home Association in Baldwinsville. Born in Syracuse,
she had lived in Palermo before moving to Central Square about 40 years ago.
She was a retired bookkeeper at Kmart in North Syracuse. Surviving are two
daughters, Lee Harrington of Syracuse and Terri Holmquist of Hastings; a son,
James of Central Square; two sisters, Eleanor VanTassel of Liverpool and Diane
Rhein of Central Square; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be
held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S.
Main St., Central Square. There are no calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Hughes, Mary A. "Molly"   
June 16, 2005 Mary "Molly" A. Hughes, 88, of the Nottingham, Jamesville, NY,
passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005. Molly was born March 5, 1917, in Tres
Ritos, New Mexico, and resided in Toledo, Ohio, before moving to Syracuse in
1943. She attended Man-hattanville College and was the widow of Richard T.
Hughes, who died in 1993. Throughout her lifetime she gave generously of her
time and talents to volunteer work covering a broad spectrum of community
activities. These included the United Way, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, Everson
Museum and the Republican Party. A 30-year solicitor for the United Way
Campaign, she served as district chairman for more than 12 years. For many
years she served as vice chairman of the City Planning Commission and was a
member of the Syracuse Onondaga Planning Commission. A communicant of
Immaculate Conception of Fayetteville, she also served on the parish council
of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Her former board memberships
have included the Junior League, Syracuse Garden Club, Visiting Nurses
Association, Volunteer Center, Onondaga County Girl Scouts, Corinthian
Foundation, of which she was a founding member, Regional Planning and
Development Board, ALPHA-CHIPS Health Planning Agency and the Central NY
Kidney Disease Society. She is survived by her two sons, James (Charlene) of
Fayetteville, NY, and George (Madeleine) of Annapolis, MD; six grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Services will be 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at
Burns-Garfield Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church of
Fayetteville. Burial will be in Fayetteville Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4
to 6 p.m. Monday at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home, 3175 E. Genesee St. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made to Crouse Health Foundation, 736 Irving
Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 or the Loretto Foundation, 1305 Nottingham Rd.,
Jamesville, NY 13078. To leave a note of condolence or for directions to the
funeral home, please visit www.burnsgarfield.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Jones, Charles   
June 9, 2005 Charles Jones, 48, of Syracuse, died a week ago Thursday. He was
born in Syracuse and was a life resident. He attended Syracuse City Schools
and graduated from Central Tech in 1975. Predeceased by his mother, Margaret;
brothers,Willie James, Earl and John. He leaves to cherish his memory his
father, Charles Foxworth; brother, Harold (Laura) Jones Sr.; sister, Gloria
(Cornelius) Greene; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Calling
Hours: 10 to noon Monday at FARONE & SON; services to follow. Burial in Loomis
Hill Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Kenyon, Robert B.   
June 16, 2005 Robert B. Kenyon, 74, of Marcellus, died Thursday at home. Born
in Auburn, he worked for Western Electric for 30 years before retiring in
1983. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Marcellus, Skaneateles
Rod and Gun Club, and the American Legion Ralph Share Post #297. He was an Air
Force veteran of the Korean War. Robert was also very active in Habitat for
Humanity. Survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Elizabeth Bacon; son,
Philip (Linda) Kenyon of Syracuse. Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, June 23,
2005, at First Presbyterian Church of Marcellus. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Hospice of Central New York or First Presbyterian
Church of Marcellus Memorial Fund. Norris-Plis Funeral Home Marcellus
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Lewis, Elizabeth Jane   
June 16, 2005 Elizabeth Jane Lewis, 84, of Tallahassee, FL, formerly of
Liverpool, died Thursday. She was born in Minden, Nebraska. Her husband of 55
years, Norman Paul Lewis, predeceased her. Surviving are daughters Diana Renne
of Whitehouse Station, NJ, and Barbara Tucci of Liverpool; son George S. Lewis
of Tallahassee; sister Linda Johnson of Campbell, Nebraska; six grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Maurer
Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville, where the family will
greet friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery,
Clay. In lieu of flowers, a tax deductible memorial contribution may be made
to Leon Baseball Boosters, Inc., PO Box 38571, Tallahassee, FL 32315. Maurer
Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Ligozio, Peter   
June 17, 2005 Peter Ligozio, 66, of Red Creek, died June 17, 2005. Survivors:
Fransilia Lichtblau; sons, Matthew and Edward; daughter, Ann Marie Ligozio;
sisters, Joanne Barr and Katheryn Danne. No funeral services. Calling Hours: 3
to 5 p.m. Monday at Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee Street, Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Livingston, Joanne N.   
June 17, 2005 Joanne "Joan" D. N. Livingston, 85, of Auburn. Survivors:
children: Richard A., Washington, DC; Robert J., Huntington Bch, CA; Barbara
A., Auburn; and Nancy J., Mission Viejo, CA. Mass: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Holy
Family Church. Hours: Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Farrell's Funeral
Service, Inc., 84 South St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Mastriano, Patsy
June 17, 2005 Patsy Mastriano, 76, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on
Friday with his loving family by his side. He was a lifetime resident of the
Syracuse area and a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. Patsy was
employed for 37 years at NewProcess Gear in DeWitt where he worked as an
industrial engineer and retired as an area manager in 1986. He was active in
the early 1960s in Little League Baseball as a coach with Lemoyne Little
League. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his
family and traveling to Italy. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Marie
(Fusco) Mastriano; his son, Michael Mastriano, and wife, Mary Jane; two
daughters, Patricia Henson, and her husband, Thomas, and Judy Shanahan and her
husband, David; seven grandchildren: Lisa and Laura Henson, Lauren and Michael
Mastriano, Christie, Ryan and Julie Shanahan; three sisters: Marion (Dominick)
Riccardi, Julie Bellucci, Jenny Leone. Funeral services will be held Monday at
9:30 a.m. in PIRRO AND SONS FUNERAL HOME and 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist
Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will be
today from 5 to 8 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, NY. Contributions may be
made to Hospice of CNY, St. John the Baptist Restoration Fund or Francis
House. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations
of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Miles, M. Winona (Williams)   
June 14, 2005 M. Winona (Williams) Miles, 84, of Oswego, formerly of Solvay,
passed away Tuesday at Oswego Hospital. Born in Talpa, Texas, she lived in
Solvay since 1945. She was a graduate of both Brownwood University and
Syracuse University. She was a spe-cial-ed teacher for East Syracuse-Minoa
School District for 19 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the
Retired Teachers Assoc., the Solvay Senior Citizens and AARP. The town of
Scriba designated her as a Scriba Treasure. She was predeceased by her
husband, Aldo, in 1992. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lee Miles of Oswego; a
son, Al Miles of Camillus; three sisters, Virginia Switaj of Jamestown and
Vivian Mathews and Fay Fowler, both of Houston, TX; one brother, CL Williams,
of New Brownsville, TX; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home
and 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated.
Burial is in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Calling hours are from 4 to 7
p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave. Contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Dignity
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond
Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Miller, Donald W.   
June 17, 2005 Donald W. Miller, 73, passed away on Friday, June 17, peacefully
at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Miller graduated from Oswego State
University. He previously taught industrial arts in the North Syracuse School
District. He then be-came a prominent builder known for his custom homes in
the northern suburbs. He was past president of CNY Home Builders Association.
He was a member of the Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club for many years. He was
predeceased by his parents, Francis and Elzire Miller of Fulton, and his
sister, Barbara Witt. Surviving: his loving wife of 25 years, Linda; four
daughters: Susan A. Leary of Pfafftown, NC; Kiersten G. Miller of Cicero;
Kimberly S. Pobedinsky of N. Syracuse; and Julie L. Meddaugh of Charlotte, NC;
three sons: Alan S. Miller of Charlotte, NC; Timothy D. Miller of Hastings;
and Troy E. Adams of N. Syracuse; one sister, Marlyn Babcock of Fulton; 15
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
on Tuesday at Andrew's Memorial Church. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., N.
Syracuse. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY or a charity of your
choice. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Monahan Sr., James P.   
June 17, 2005 James P. Monahan Sr., 68, of Liverpool, died Friday. Born in
Auburn, he retired from Seneca Falls Savings Bank as vice president of Human
Resources and then worked part-time with the Liverpool Central Schools Federal
Credit Union.He is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Linda Costa;
two daughters, Kristie L. (Daniel) Doyle and Kelli Monahan, both of Liverpool;
three sons: James P. (Karen) Monahan Jr. of Winter Haven, FL; John M. (Gena)
Monahan of Williamsville, NY; and Jeffrey C. (Stephanie) Monahan of West
Chester, PA; a brother, Michael (Virginia) Monahan of Shrewsbury, MA; a
sister, Kathleen (John) Murphy of Springfield, VA; four grandchildren:
Ashleigh, Nicholas and Sammy Doyle and Brooke Monahan. Funeral services will
be conducted 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers
Corners and 10:30 a.m. in St. John's Church, 8290 Soule Rd., Liverpool. Burial
will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Calling Hours: Monday, June 20, 2005,
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville.
Contributions may be made to Coaches vs Cancer. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Naughton, Richard A.   
June 17, 2005 Richard A. Naughton, 75, of Westlind Rd., died Friday. He was
born in Solvay and lived in this area all of his life. He retired as a manager
with NY Telephone Company in 1985 after 33 years of service. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Navy, and a member of the Solvay-Geddes Veterans. His wife,
Patricia Moran Naughton, died in 1996. Surviving are his son, Richard M.
Naughton of Syracuse; three daughters, Margaret Marshall of Albany, Martha
Keohane of Syracuse, and Mary Beth Pavlicko of New York Mills; a sister, Mary
Joyce Borys; and three grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 10:30
a.m. at the Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. and 11 a.m.
in St. Cecilia's Church. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling hours
will be Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made
to St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center, 813 Fay Rd., Syracuse, NY
13219. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Noyes III, Frederick William
Noyes III June 4, 2005 Frederick William Noyes III, born June 19, 1946, in
Syracuse, New York, to Donald and Nellie Noyes, died Friday, June 4, 2005, in
Houston, Texas at the age of 58. Mr. Noyes was raised in Manlius, New York,
joined the U.S. Navy for four years active duty followed by 17 more years in
the U. S. Naval Reserves, during which time he attended several universities.
He spent the last 28 years with Chevron as a lab supervisor. Mr. Noyes was
active in the Sierra Club and with First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, TX.
Most recently he was attending classes at Kingwood College working on a degree
in nursing and was a member there of Phi Theta Kappa Society. He is survived
by his wife, Ginger Noyes, and their children, Aaryn and Dylan Noyes of
Kingwood, TX; sons, Frederic Noyes of Brattleboro, VT; Geoff Noyes and wife,
Gael, of Liverpool, NY; grandchildren, Aidan Noyes, and Ryan Noyes. Visitation
was June 6, 2005, and funeral services were June 7, 2005, in the Chapel of
Kingwood Funeral Home, with Reverend Jeff Day officiating. Interment followed
in Houston National Cemetery. For those desiring, the family suggests memorial
contributions to The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Monticello Fund,
P.O. Box 217, Charlottesville, VA 22907-2035.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Plumpton, Frederick W.   
June 17, 2005 Frederick W. Plumpton, 95, of Lafayette, died Friday. Born in
Utica, NY, he resided in Syracuse and LaFayette since 1918. He retired from
Crouse Hinds, where he worked for 48 years. He was predeceased by two
daughters, Judy in 1945 and Pauline Mugglin in 2002. Fred is survived by his
wife of 65 years, the former Mary Kline; two children, Fred of Syracuse and
Barbara Dean of Harrisonburg, VA; four grandchildren: Adam Plumpton, Jessica
Plumpton, Kelley Foster and Karen Mann; and four great-grandchildren. There
will be no services or calling hours. Contributions may be made to LaFayette
Fire Department, Route 11, LaFayette, NY 13084. Please light a candle in
memory of Fred at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
"Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Preston, Robert W.   
June 16, 2005 Robert W. Preston, 88, of Route 26, Eaton, passed away Thursday,
June 16, 2005, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse. Funeral services will be Tuesday,
June 21, 2005, at 2 p.m. from Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St.,
Earlville. Interment: Earlville Cemetery, Earlville, with military honors.
Friends are invited and may call Tuesday, June 21, 2005, from noon until the
time of the sevice at 2 p.m. Contributions may be made in Robert's memory to
the Eaton Vol. Fire Dept.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Purdy, Annabel   
June 16, 2005 Annabel Purdy, 79, of Utica, passed away Thursday, June 16,
2005, at Heritage Health Care Center. Annabel is survived by a daughter, Karen
Purdy, Utica; two sons, Robert Purdy, Syracuse, and Randy Purdy, Cortland; a
sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Don Kaier, Oneida; as well as by a close
friend, Phyllis Rice, Syracuse. Annabel's funeral will take place at the
convenience of the family. Burial in Jewell Cemetery, Vienna, NY. Arrangements
in care of the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Road, North Utica.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Raspitha, John P.   
June 17, 2005 John Peter Raspitha, 44, life resident of Syracuse, died Friday
at home. He was employed as a shop forman at Giarosso Sheet Metal for 22
years. He loved swimming, camping and riding tandem bicycles with his son,
John Peter II. He was an avid lover of all sports. John is survived by his
wife of 20 years, the former Susan L. Jarrett; one son, John Peter Raspitha II
of Syracuse; his mother, Maureen Raspitha of Syracuse; two sisters, Marian
Ross of Jacksonville, FL, and Maureen Raspitha of Syracuse; one brother, Paul
Raspitha of Ogdensburg. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald, in
1995 and a sister, Elaine, in 1975. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at
2 p.m. in Onondaga Valley Cemetery, 2500 Valley Drive, Syracuse. Calling hours
will be held Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc.,
4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Contributions may be made to Exceptional
Family Resources, 1065 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203. Please light a candle
in memory of John at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
"Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Reed, George F.   
June 15, 2005 George F. Reed, 83, of Nedrow, died Wednesday. Born in Lorraine,
NY, he was a retired postal carrier working in the Syracuse area. He was a
World War II Army veteran and a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church. George was anavid golfer, an active Mason and past president of the
Onondaga Hill Club in 1984. He was twice widowed, Marion Glover in 1960 and
Jean Parker in 2000. Surviving are two sons, Brian of St. Roberts, Missouri,
and Steven of East Homer; and two daughters, Karen LaNigra of Hastings and
Joan Reed of Nedrow. Services: Noon Tuesday at St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, 2200 Valley Dr., Syracuse. Interment will be in Onondaga Valley
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m Monday at Greenleaf Funeral Home,
Inc., 503 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Roberts, David C.   
June 18, 2005 David C. Roberts, 67, a retired Niagara Mohawk Power Company
employee and husband of Margaret Fraser Roberts, passed away at his summer
camp in Boonville on Saturday, June 18, 2005. Mr. Roberts retired from Niagara
Mohawk in Syracuse in 1998 after 42 years of service. He was active in North
Syracuse community organizations as a coach for baseball and was a former
member of the North Syracuse Fire Dept. and a 42-year member of St. Rose of
Lima Catholic Church in North Syracuse. A memorial service will be held at St.
Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse, on Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be on
Thursday, June 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143
Schuyler St., Boonville. A prayer service will be on Friday at 10:15 a.m. at
the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's
Church, Boonville. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's Syracuse paper.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Saunders, Bertha Rascoe   
June 15, 2005 Bertha Rascoe Saunders was born May 29, 1919, in Gatesville, NC,
to Emanuel and Julia Norfleet Rascoe. She departed this life on June 15 after
a brief illness. At the time of her death, she was a member of Central Baptist
Church. She was recentlyhonored at Central Baptist Church for her wisdom and
years of service. Preceding her death in 1995 was her son, Michael Angelo.
Leaving to mourn their loss are daughters, Creacy Saunders and Jean Saunders
Phillips; son-in-law, William M. Phillips; grandsons, William E. Phillips and
Henry A. Green; sister, Carrie Rodgers of Waterbury, CT; devoted nieces,
nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Calling Hours: Monday 10 to
noon at Central Baptist Church, 1926 Midland Ave., Syracuse. Services to
follow at noon. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the
Syracuse Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, PO Box 6578, Syracuse, NY
13217. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Schad Sr., Gerald P.
June 17, 2005 Gerald P. Schad Sr., 59, of Southwood, died Friday at home
following a courageous 10-year battle with emphysema. Born in Syracuse, he was
was a graduate of Jamesville-Dewitt High School Class of 1963. He retired from
Bristol Labs in1986 after 20 years, and he owned and operated Associated
Appliance Repair for several years. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church
and a former member of Southwod Vol. Fire Dept. He was predeceased by a
brother, John "Jack" Schad. Gerald is survived by his wife of 38 years, the
former Linda J. Lemke; two daughters, Lisa (John) Donegan of Southwood and
Brenda (Michael) DiMaria of Clay; one son, Gerald P. (Barbara) Schad Jr. of
Jamesville; two sisters, Mary Lou Milks of Southwood and Dorothy (Russell)
Burlingame of Jamesville; four brothers: Frank (Linda) Schad Jr. of Southwood,
James Schad of Southwood, Arthur (Shelly) Schad of Marion, OH, and Richard
(Joan) Schad of Brewerton; 10 grandchildren: Nichole, Michael, Jacob, Heather,
Amber, Sadie, Halie, Claudia, Cameron and Madeline; numerous nieces and
nephews; and his devoted dog, Molly. Services will be held Tuesday at 10:15
a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Syracuse, and 11 a.m. in St. Mary's
Church, 6437 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, where a Mass of Christian Burial
will be Celebrated by Father John Finnegan. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home, 4612 S. Salina Street. Contributions may be made to Jamesville Volunteer
Fire Dept., 6486 E. Seneca Turnpike, PO Box 516, Jamesville, NY 13078 or to
Southwood Volunteer Fire Department, 4851 Grace Place, Jamesville, NY 13078.
Please light a candle in memory of Gerry at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg &
Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Smith Jr., Carlton G.   
June 16, 2005 Carlton "Smitty" G. Smith Jr., of Brewerton, NY, died Thursday
at home. A native of Adams Center, he resided in Brewerton the past 37 years.
Carlton was a meat cutter, retiring from Eddie's Big M in Mexico, NY. He was a
member of the AmericanLegion-Russell Horning Post #601 and an Army Korean War
veteran. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Michelle Leigh Knaust, in
1992; and a sister, Verna Catania, in 2004. Surviving are his wife of 27
years, the former Lorraine Casale; two sons, Tim (Carolyn) Smith of E.
Syracuse and Steven Smith of Brewerton; twin daughters, Sally (Kurt) Knaust
and Sue Newman, all of Baldwinsville; grandchildren, Katie Knaust, Matt
Knaust, Jason Newman, Tim Newman, Nicole (Jason) Mineo, Nicholas Smith and
Connor Smith; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be
private. Calling hours are Sunday, June 19, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Maurer
Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may
be made to the American Heart Association, 5575 Thompson Rd., DeWitt, NY
13214. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Travers, Melvin P.   
June 17, 2005 Melvin P. Travers, 84, formerly of Baldwinsville, died Friday,
June 17, at Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was the owner and operator
of Travers Maintenance Service. He was a general manager for Jardine Bronze
Foundry in Baldwinsville for 28 years and was formerly on the Board of
Education for the Baldwinsville School District. He was a member of the
Baldwinsville Kiwanis Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Lois A., in 1983.
Surviving: a daughter, Lynn C. Schweikert of Skaneateles; one son, Jon A. of
Jamesville. Services: Private. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery,
Baldwinsville. Contributions: Pompey Vol. Fire Dept. Gates Funeral Home, Inc.
Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Utt Sr., David R.   
June 17, 2005 David R. Utt Sr., 73, of Oswego Rd., Clay, died Friday. Born in
Syracuse to the late William W. Utt and Mabel B. Rickert, David was appointed
to the Syracuse Police Dept., on January 1, 1957, transferring to Onondaga Co.
Sheriffs' Dept. February 9, 1966, as a detective. He was promoted to detective
sergeant in 1979, retiring in 1982 due to illness after 25 years. During those
25 years of service, he also was employed part-time with the North Syracuse
Police Dept. and the NYS Park Police. He was predeceased by his sister, E.
Arlene Gane, in 2003. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen J. Fox; two
estranged sons, David R. and Wallace E.; one daughter, Diane E. (Utt)
Brzuszkiewicz of Lakeport, NY; one stepson, Charles Parker, and Jacqueline
Webber of N. Syracuse; three stepdaughters: Donna Collins of Utica, Frances
Perry of Liverpool and Darla Sebelowitz of Liverpool; one brother, William W.
Utt Jr. of Wayne, PA; one sister, Marjorie M. Robinson of New Freedom, PA;
several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday,
June 21, at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix, with Rev. Kenneth
Blyth officiating. Burial in Phoenix Rural Cemetery. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 431 Main St. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan
695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.

Wilson Sr., Ronald D.   
June 15, 2005 Ronald D. Wilson Sr., 75, of Winthrop, NY, and formerly of
Warners, died Wednesday. Born in Carthage, where he attended school, he moved
to Syracuse in 1946. He married Beverly Wells in 1949. After her death he
married Beverly J. Cookin 1999. He worked at Carrier as an expeditor, retiring
after 47 years. He coached Little League for 20 years in Lakeland and was
involved with the Camillus Optimist. He also enjoyed bowling, golf and
watching all sports. He was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly, and a son,
Kevin, in 1997. Survived by his wife, Beverly; a son, Ronald Jr. of
Baldwinsville; a daughter, Linda Kulas of Camillus; two brothers, Keith of
Manlius and Donald of Pompey; a sister, Keitha Babcock of Camillus; his
grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; stepchildren. Services
are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Community Church (457-9382), 3474 Stiles Road,
Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10
Genesee St., Camillus. Burial in White Chapel, DeWitt. Contributions to
Camillus Optimist Club, PO Box 33, Camillus, NY 13031. Please sign the
guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com. B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2005.