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Bailey, Ernest M.   
Sunday's obituary notice for Ernest M. Bailey of Greensboro, NC, who died
February 24, 2005, listed incorrect service information. Services have been
changed to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Pine Plains Cemetery, N. Manlius.
Traub Funeral Home, Bridgeport, has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Breman, Richard R.   
June 10, 2005 Richard R. Breman, 46, of North Syracuse, succumbed after a long
illness on Friday, June 10, 2005. He was a graduate of Liverpool High School
and attended OCC. Rick ran Breman Contracting Business for 25 years. Rick is
the son of Rich-ard A. and the late Georgina C. Breman. He is survived by his
daughter, Alexandra; three sisters, Linda, Deborah and Gillean; one brother,
Mark; nine nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and -nephews. Memorial
services will be private. Contributions may be made to Luther Memorial
Lutheran Church, 435 South Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212. Arrangements
are entrusted to New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Charleston, Stephen P.   
June 18, 2005 Stephen P. Charleston, 40, of Matterson Ave., Syracuse, died
Saturday at his home, peacefully in his sleep. Stephen was born in Massena,
NY, on May 12, 1965. He graduated from Massena High School in 1983. He was
employed in hospital transport for Crouse Hospital and was an avid Yankees
fan. Survivors: wife, Melanie Dubbs Charleston of Camillus; parents, Philip
and Marie Charleston; maternal grandmother, Gladys Silver, all of Massena;
daughter, Emily of Webster; son, David of Camillus; brother, Louis Charleston
of Webster; and sister, Tina Dalton of Ogdensburg. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday at Federated Church, Tex Pultz Pkwy., Port Byron. Funeral services
will follow at 4 p.m. at the church. Audioun Funeral Home, 218 Main St., Port
Byron, has of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Charleston Children Scholarship Fund, c/o Melanie Charleston, 129 Matterson
Ave., Syr., NY 13219.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Christopher, J. Marion "Boots"
"Boots" Christopher June 14, 2005 J. Marion "Boots" Christopher (nee Smith),
77, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Bridgeport, NY, died Tuesday, June
14, at the home of her daughter, Diane, and her adopted daughter, Christine.
Mrs. Christopher was predeceased in 2002 by her beloved husband, Jack C.
Christopher. Surviving are her daughters, Diane Christopher and Christine
Lovell of Royal Palm Beach, FL; her sons, David (Lola) Christopher and Jon
(Patricia) Christopher; her grandchildren: Candice Pietruck, Shawn
Christopher, Jon-David Christopher, Ryan Christopher, Chad-Michael Peters and
Matthew Marko; her cousins, Marie Eyre and Leonard Kaczmarek; her
great-grandchildren: Kayla, Marisa and Christa Pietruck and Jackson Marko. The
family will greet friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with services being held at
noon, on Wednesday, June 22, at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home, 241
Kinne St., East Syracuse. Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans' Memorial
Cemetery, where she will join her husband and best friend for life, Jack. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Syracuse Salvation Army to
support our troops.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Clements II, Stephen F.   
June 18, 2005 Stephen F. Clements II, 66, of Baldwinsville, died Saturday,
June 18. Born in Syracuse, he was employed with Century Transportation. He
worked both as a dispatcher and as a driver for over 40 years. Stephen, a
loving husband, devoted fatherand grandfather, enjoyed attending baseball and
hockey games. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren at various
sporting events. He looked forward to vacationing and spending time with his
family and friends in Old Forge. Survived by his wife of 45 years, the former
Gail M. Casey, four sons: Michael of Kansas, Timothy and Daniel, both of
Baldwinsville, and Stephen III (Lindsay) of Liverpool; two daughters, Donna
(Ron) Smith of Missouri and Linda (Lonnie) Stallcup of Liverpool; 16
grandchildren; four siblings: Jack, Patrick, Mary Ann and Margaret Stone; and
several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from
Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave., and 10 a.m. in St.
Augustine's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery,
Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Cucciarelli, Nellie (Alba)   
Sunday's obituary notice for Nellie (Alba) Cucciarelli of Syracuse, who died
June 17, 2005, omitted employment/retirement information. Nellie retired from
GE after 33 years, along with her best friend of 40 years, Angie DeSantis.
Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Delaney, John Joseph   
June 16, 2005 John Joseph "Bud" Delaney, 72, of Sebastian, FL. Survivors:
wife, Marty Delaney; daughters, Kim Ford and Jonnie and Mercedes Delaney; son,
Michael, all of Florida; sisters, Christine Bobbett of Fulton and Judy Mahalik
of Cicero; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visiting Hours:
Wednesday, June 22, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Langham Funeral Home, Auburn,
followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Burial in St.
Joseph's Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Graham, Alan Clark   
Saturday's obituary notice for Alan Clark Graham, of Newburgh, NY, who died
June 15, 2005, omitted contribution information. Donations may be made to
Moulton Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2715, Newburgh, NY 12550. Cunningham
Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

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 6/20/2005.

Greene, Hilbert "Hersch"   
June 18, 2005 Hersch Greene, 87, a lifelong resident of Syracuse, died at home
Saturday, June 18, 2005. Hersch was a 1939 graduate of Syracuse University and
a 1942 graduate of the SU School of Law, where he graduated first in his
class. He went on tohave a successful career as a partner in the law firm of
Greene, Hershdorfer and Sharpe. He served as president of the Onondaga County
Bar Association and was honored in 1983 with the Association's "Distinguished
Lawyer Award." Hersch enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942 as a lieutenant
and served as a combat pilot with the 15th Air Force group in Italy during
World War II. He was decorated with a Distinguished Flying Cross and five air
medals. As an avid amateur photographer, Hersch has had his works exhibited at
the Everson Museum and the SU School of Journalism and has won numerous awards
in international competition. Hersch was a lifelong member of Temple Adath
Yeshurun. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Gert; son, Andrew (Sondra) Greene;
daughters: Debra Greene (Regis) Quinn, Lauren (Gary) Cohen and Lisa Greene;
four grandchildren: Joshua and Jamie Cohen, and Erin and Connor Quinn. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. today at Temple Adath Yeshurun. Friends may call
from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Temple, 450 Kimber Road. Burial will be in Adath
Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions: American Cancer Society. birnbaum funeral
service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Haberek, Caroline Kendrat   
June 19, 2005 Caroline Kendrat Haberek, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday.
Mrs. Haberek was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
and was formerly employed at the Manor House. Mrs Haberek was also employed at
Mr. Rothman's home. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, and
grandchildren Sharon Prunoske and Greg Haberek. She is survived by sons Paul
(Joan) Haberek of Constantia and Gregory (Karen) Haberek of Jamesville;
grandchildren, Walter and Melissa Haberek, Carolyn and John Blanco-Losada,
Mary and Paul Ferrara, Paul and Terry Haberek, Wendy and Bill Walsh, and Emily
Haberek; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Gregory Edward Kendrat of
Syracuse; two sisters, Irene (John) Smith of NJ and Helena Wojdyla of
Syracuse. Services: Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Hollis Funeral Home and 9:30
a.m. at The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Calling Hours: Tuesday from
4 to 7 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Geddes.
Contributiions: Loretto Foundation, 700 E. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205
or Sacred Heart Roof Fund, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204. Dignity HOLLIS
FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

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; a brother, Robert Andrews of Phoenix, NY; 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. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North
Street, Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

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 6/20/2005.

Kurtz, Ruth A.   
June 18, 2005 Ruth A. Kurtz, 73, of 153 East Lake Rd., DeRuyter, died Saturday
at home. Born in Syracuse, she was the widow of Robert G. Kurtz, who died in
1993. She was a retired therapy aide from Loretto Nursing Home. A sister,
Lydia Russell, and a brother, Carl Miller, predeceased her. Survivors:
daughter, Patricia Kurtz of West Palm Beach, FL; two sisters, Esther Barber of
Sandy Pond and Louise Mahshie of Tarpon Springs, FL; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services: Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek,
with Rev. Brian Snyder officiating. Burial in Onondaga Valley Cemetery,
Syracuse. Calling Hour: Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

McNamara, John M.
June 18, 2005 John M. McNamara, 90, passed away Saturday at home. He was born
in Bayonne, NJ, was employed as a banker for 50 years with Bankers Trust Co.
and was a U.S. Army WWII veteran. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen (Frank)
D'Adda-rio of Fayetteville; a son, John N. (Jean) McNamara Jr. of Texas; four
grandchildren: Stephen, Amy, Michael and Robert; a sister, Helen McNamara of
NJ; and a brother, Robert (Dolores) McNamara of NJ. Funeral services will be
held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in PIRRO AND SONS FUNERAL HOME and 10 a.m. in
St. Therese of Little Flower. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling
hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St.,
Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the Red Cross 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 6/20/2005.

Nickolaou, Philip   
June 17, 2005 Philip Nickolaou, of Syracuse, died peacefully at his home on
Friday after a brief illness. He was a native of Athens, Greece, and the
middle child of Fetoula and Bill (deceased) Nickolaou. He served in the
Hellenic Air Force and studied mathe-matics and physics at Syracuse University
and later became a United States citizen. He worked as a manager at Dorian's
Restaurant. Survivors: his loving companion of 25 years, Nancy J. Doane, and
her family, Louise and Randy Naylor of Fayetteville, Bonnie and Barry Pierce
of Liverpool, Ellen Butler and Mike Jorgensen of Central Square, Bill Hatch of
Tully, Jeanette and Joe Shanley, Jeremy Butler, all of Camillus, and Ken Doane
Jr. of New Albany, Indiana; two brothers, Aristea Walsh and Pontos Nickolaou
of Manhattan. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
Contributions: The American Cancer Society. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville
637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

O'Hare, Richard J.   
June 17, 2005 Richard J. O'Hare, 72, of Phoenix, NY, died Friday night at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Born in Ogdensburg, the son of Michael O'Hare and Pauline
McDonald O'Hare, he was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Ogdensburg and an
AirForce veteran of the Korean War. Richard retired from Crouse Hinds after 35
years. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Barnes, in 1998. He is
survived by a sister, Mary J. O'Hare Woods of North Syracuse; several nieces,
nephews, cousins, great-nieces and -nephews. Funeral services will be
conducted 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in St. Margaret's Church, 203
Roxboro Road, Mattydale. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay.
Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at the funeral home,
3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society, 6725 Lyons Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Orbino, Alice (Santorum)   
June 18, 2005 Alice (Santorum) Orbino, 92, of Solvay, passed away Saturday at
home. A life resident of Solvay, she attended Solvay Schools and graduated
from Syracuse Beauty School. She was a self-employed licensed beautician for
over 45 years. Alicewas a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church and a member of
its Altar & Rosary Society. She was a poll inspector in Solvay for many years.
She also enjoyed socializing with the Tuesday Card Club Girls, was an avid
golfer and bowler and was a charter member of the Bagozzi Twins Ladies Bowling
Team. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick, in 1957, and brothers Sivy,
Guido, Bill and Art Santorum. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia (John)
Olgeaty of Syracuse and Jean (Jack) Barnes of Camillus; one son, David (Carol)
Orbino of Lakeland; two sisters, Genevieve Rogalski and Anne (Mike) Zingaro,
both of N. Syracuse; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Church, where a
funeral Mass will be celebrated. Burial is in St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling
hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North
Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton
Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Richards, Margaret Potter   
June 18, 2005 Margaret Potter Richards, 90, of Skaneateles, died Saturday. She
was born August 14, 1914, in Orwell, NY, the daughter of Robert G. and Jennie
Baker Potter. She was predeceased by her husband, Carris, in 1991 and son,
Rodney, in 1995. She had retired from Welch Allyn and spent many winters in
Florida. She was a member of Owasco Reformed Church, where she was Sunday
school superintendent for several years. She was a former member of the Owasco
Firemen's Auxiliary. Surviving are her daughter, Jennifer Evans; a son, Robert
Loren, and his wife Patti Richards; daughter-in-law, Anita Richards; 18
grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at Owasco Reformed Church. Burial in Owasco Rural Cemetery. Calling
hours are Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m., at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan
St., Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to Owasco Reformed Church, Rt.
38A, Auburn, NY 13021.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Roberts, David C.   
June 18, 2005 David C. Roberts, 67, a 38-year retired electric system
operations supervisor from Niagara Mohawk Power Company and husband of
Margaret Fraser Roberts, passed away at his summer camp in Boonville on
Saturday, June 18, 2005. He waspredeceased by two brothers, James and Russell,
and a sister, Shirley McConnell. In addition to his wife, Margaret, Mr.
Roberts is survived by five children: Scott Roberts, Rockville, MD; Creig
Roberts, Amherst, NY; Lisa (Chuck) Farmung, Rochester; Jill (Jeff) Trubia,
Cicero; and Beck (Tammie) Roberts, Fulton; 11 grandchildren; four brothers:
Roger, Wendell, Gordon and Daryl, all of Boonville. 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. Interment with military rites accorded by Charles J. Love
Post American Legion, Harland J. Hennessey Post VFW and Tun Tavern Marine
Corps League, will follow in Boonville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Boonville Fire Company Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 164, Boonville, NY
13309, or to North Syracuse Fire Company, N. Syracuse, NY 13212.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Saccocci, Myrna L.
June 18, 2005 Myrna L. Saccocci, 65, of Cicero, died Saturday at her home. A
native of Syracuse, Mrs. Saccocci resided in Bridgeport for 14 years before
moving to Cicero in 1977. She attended Jamesville and Onondaga Central
schools. Myrnawas a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Cicero and taught
religious education from 1990 to 1996. Her loving husband of 45 years, Michael
Saccocci Jr., predeceased her in 2001. Surviving are two daughters, Myrna S.
Hendrix and Sheryl Fitzgerald, both of Cicero; six sons: Phillip of Syracuse,
David of West Monroe, Louis of Mattydale, Mark of Cicero, Timothy of Hannibal
and Michael III of Florida; four sisters: Janette Concolino of Constantia,
Ruth Ann James and Jacqueline Pilotti, both of Syracuse, and Gladys Cotto of
North Syracuse; three brothers: Louis Youker Jr. of Liverpool, Robert Youker
of Clay and Ronald Youker of N. Carolina; 26 grandchildren; and one
great-granddaughter. Services will be 8:45 a.m. Thursday at Krueger Funeral
Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart
Church. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home,
2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery.
Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Schwartz, Sheila Schiff
June 8, 2005 Sheila Schiff Schwartz, formerly of Cazenovia, NY, died June 8,
2005, at the Cypress Club in Charlotte, NC, after a long and debilitating
illness. Sheila was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 17, 1927, daughter
of the late David and HannahSchiff. She was a graduate of Syracuse University
and volunteered for over 25 years as a docent with the Everson Museum in
Syracuse. A lifelong friend of the arts, Mrs. Schwartz was a founding member
and past president of Friends of Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. She was also a
member and past president of the Social Art Club. Sheila was very energetic
and athletic throughout her life; she enjoyed many sports and was a member of
the National Ski Patrol. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Irving
Schwartz of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Suellen Carman, and her husband, Peter,
of Wilson, WY; and Sally Lang and her husband, David, of Mansfield, Ontario,
Canada; sister, Ellyn Berman of New York City; grandsons, Tobey Carman and
Robert Lang; granddaughters, Sabra Carman, Lindsey Lang and Dr. Jennifer Lang,
and her husband, William Ryder; several nieces and nephews. Sheila will be
remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who
valued family, the arts, sports and the world around her. A private memorial
service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of
Central New York, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, New York 13088.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, 1111
East Blvd. (hankinsandwhittington.com)
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

Urquhart Jr., George A.   
June 18, 2005 George A. Urquhart Jr., 68, of Sandy Creek, formerly of
Rochester, died peacefully at home on Saturday surrounded by his family. A
native of Rochester, he came to Sandy Creek in 1980. He was a member of the
Asbestos Workers Local #26 and was co-owner of the Martin Hotel for 16 years,
retiring in 1996. He was also a member of Sea Breeze Fire Dept. in Rochester.
Survivors: two daughters, Karen (Jim) Giordano and Kelly Wood; a son, David
(Penny) Urquhart; seven grandchildren: Lindsey, Bryan, Jamie Lynn, Victoria,
Rachael, Adam and Tyler; two brothers, William (Pat) and Benjamin (Shirley); a
niece; four nephews; his companion, Millie Doell; and former wife, Dale
Harris. Services: Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy
Creek. Calling Hours: Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Contributions: Sandy Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.

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; sons,
David R. of Liverpool and Wallace E. of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Diane E. (John)
Brzuszkiewicz of Bridgeport, NY; one stepson, Charles Parker, and Jacqueline
Webber of N. Syracuse; three stepdaughters: Donna Collins of Utica, Frances
(John) 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 and 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. today at the funeral home, 431 Main St.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/20/2005.