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Andriello, Italo (Gene)
June 26, 2005 Italo (Gene) Andriello, 91, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday in
St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in New York City. He was a factory worker
for many years, retiring from Gaylord Bros. His wife Genevieve died in 1985.
He is survived by three daughters, Melody (Mario) Mariani of Mattydale, Kim A.
Andriello of Syracuse, and Janine S. Andriello; three grandchildren, Jeremy,
Aubrey and Rhiannon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held
on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
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 from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005.

Ciccone Sr., Louis A.   
June 24, 2005 Bouckville - Louis A. Ciccone Sr., 86, of Leland's Pond, died on
Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral services and interment are private.
Interment will be in St Joseph's Cemetery, Hamilton. Paul Funeral home of
Madison is in care of the funeral arrangements. Donations may be made to the
Eaton Fire Department Ambulance.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

During, Helen M.   
June 26, 2005 Helen M. During, 87, of North Syracuse died Sunday, June 26,
2005, at Iroquois Health Care Center. A native of Syracuse and a North
Syracuse resident for many years, she was a communicant of Assumption Church
and St. Rose of LimaChurch and a member of both Altar Rosary Societies, a
member of the LCBA, the Golden Agers of Assumption Church, Knights of St. John
Auxiliary, the Happy Times Club, the Syracuse Turners Ladies Auxiliary and a
member of the USO during WWII doing volunteer work at the Ration Board. Mrs.
During was a cook at Gatto's Restaurant in N. Syracuse for many years as well
as a cook and cafeteria manager at St. Rose of Lima School, retiring after 10
years of service. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph H. During Sr., on
October 22, 2002. Survived by one daughter, Margaret (Robert) Myrto of North
Syracuse; two sons, Joseph H. (Joyce) During Jr. of Cortland and Charles M.
During of AZ; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two
stepgrandchildren. Funeral services are Wednesday at 10 a.m. at
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Assumption Church. Burial
in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home. Contributions: Assumption Church, 812 North Salina St.,
Syracuse, NY 13208; St. Rose of Lima Church, 411 South Main St., North
Syracuse, NY 13212; or NAVAC, 407 S. State St., North Syracuse, NY 13212.
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Inc. 900 N. Salina Street
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Frank, Dorothy   
June 26, 2005 Dorothy Frank, 89, died Sunday, June 26, 2005, at her home. A
life resident of the Syracuse area. Mrs. Frank was predeceased in 1994 by her
husband William Frank. Survived by three daughters, Ellen Sugarman, Stephanie
Irwin and Diane Frank; four grandchildren, Joshua and Ethan Irwin, Nicole
Gorman and Melissa Ananias. Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Anshe Sfard Cemetery. birnbaum funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Giamartino, Dominick A.   
June 26, 2005 Dominick A. Giamartino, 43, of Syracuse, died Sunday. Survived
by his children, Sarah and Dominick IV; his parents, Sandra Slater LiDel,
Dominick Sr.; and siblings. Services will be private. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Greenberg, Bonnie   
June 26, 2005 Bonnie Blue Greenberg, 25, of Fayetteville, died Sunday at
Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Bonnie was born in Syracuse and loved her
family and friends very much. Survivors: her son, Sebastian LaVine; companion,
Derek LaVine; parents, Ronald and Laurie Greenberg of Fayetteville; a sister,
Melody Greenberg of Fayetteville. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at
Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home. Burial, Fayetteville Cemetery. Calling hours
will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St.,
Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Finger
Lakes Donor Recovery Network, attn: Nancy Grevelding, 475 Irving Ave., Suite
206, Syracuse, New York 13210. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Hamlin, Vere K.   
June 25, 2005 Vere K. Hamlin, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at Crouse
Hospital. Vere was born in Windsor, New York, and has lived in Syracuse most
of his life. He retired from the Syracuse Police Department after 12 years.
Survivors: his son, Michael (Sharrie) Hamlin of Syracuse; daughters, Cathy
Hamlin of Syracuse and Lori Hamlin of Port Byron. Calling hours Wednesday 4 to
7 p.m. at FARONE & SON with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Burial
private. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Icem-Wright, Vershann   
June 24, 2005 Vershann Icem-Wright, formerly of Knoxville, TN, now of
Syracuse, died Friday. Vershann was a 1990 graduate of Thomas J. Corcoran High
School and a full-time student at Syracuse University, scheduled to graduate
in June 2006 with a degree in nutrition. She was an employee of P&C Foods for
14 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Donald Wright; son,
William Wright; father, William Icem; mother, Helon K. Gadson and Michael
Bedford Sr.; grandmother, Eva Patterson; sisters, Katherine Icem-Coker,
Kimberly Icem, Kimberly Seeber, Shykean Cunningham, Denise Holland, and Mary
Bedford-Etheridge; brothers, Melvin Gadson, Michael Bedford Jr. and Shan
Russell. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at the Payton Memorial Temple, 1816
Midland Ave., Syracuse. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the
Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc., 503 West Onondaga St., Syracuse. Greenleaf
Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Jack, James R.
June 25, 2005 James R. Jack, 72, of Liverpool, died Saturday at St. Joseph's
Hospital. He was born in Utica and formerly lived in Cortland. He was Navy
veteran of the Korean War. He was manager of Peter's Groceries Shop City Store
for over 20 years. Previously he had worked over 20 years for A&P as a
merchandiser and manager. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Sondra; two
children, James Jack Jr. of Syracuse and Kim (Scott) McMaster of Cicero; and a
brother, Robert Jack of Orlando, Fl. Services will be private at Fergerson
Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Contributions may be made
to the American Diabetes Association, 356 North Midler Avenue, Syracuse 13206.
FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Kopp, Mary F.
June 26, 2005 Mary F. Kopp, 84, of Limestone Gardens, Manlius, passed away
Sunday. Born in Syracuse, she was retired from Kemper Insurance. Mary was a
communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville, where she was a
Eucharistic Minis-ter and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was a
volunteer at Christ the King Retreat House, Immaculate Conception School and
St. Ann's Church. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Kopp on May 31,
1994. Survivors: six daughters, Anne Marie (Jim) Burnik of Arvada, CO,
Margaret (David) Pendergast of Manlius, Mary Kopp of Copper City, FL, Sharon
(George) Churchill of Rochester, Pauline Burnett and Yvonne (Bill) Collins,
all of Fayetteville; three sons, Gerald (Ila) Kopp of Sacramento, CA, Raymond
(Kathleen) Kopp of Phoenix, NY, and John Kopp (Karen Buckley) of Boston, MA; a
sister, Teresa (Robert) Hartnett of Montario Point, NY; 14 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 9:15
a.m. Wednesday from Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Immaculate
Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial St. Agnes Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling
hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 7191 E.
Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: The American Stroke Association,
5575 Thompson Rd., DeWitt, NY 13214. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Leone, Ronald P.
June 26, 2005 Ronald P. Leone, 57, loving father, son, and brother, of New
Woodstock, passed away Sunday at his home. A lifelong resident of Syracuse and
graduate of Henninger High School in 1965, Ronald was a master licensed
plumber, vice president legis-lator of the American Society Plumbing
Engineers, an honorary member of the Onondaga County Plumbers Association, and
member of the Examining Board. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting
and fishing. He was employed by the Onondaga County Department of Water
Environment Protection as a plumbing control supervisor. He was predeceased by
his father, Patrick Leone. Ronald is survived by his daughter, Renee Irene
Leone of New Woodstock; his mother, Jenny (Mastriano) Leone of Fabius; three
brothers, Edward D. (Nickie) Leone of Jamesville, Patrick Jr. (Suzanne) Leone
of Cicero, Rick (Pat) Leone of Jamesville; a sister, Camille (Craig) Peterson
of Cicero; a stepdaughter, Anna (Ryan) Harris; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 9:15 a.m. in the Pirro & Sons
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. 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 Boys
and Girls Club of CNY. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Matkosky, Nora Elizabeth
June 26, 2005 Nora Elizabeth Matkosky (nee Cullen-Thompson) died on June 26,
2005. Beloved wife of the late Michael Matkosky; loving mother of Philip R.
Thompson Sr. (Margaret); cherished grandmother of Michael, Philip Jr., and
Catherine; and great-grandmother of five. Born in Co. Cavan Ireland in 1918.
Immigrated to America with mother, father and siblings at age seven. She was a
retired employee of Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Friends may visit Thursday 3 to 5
and 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Welter-Price Funeral Home, 2649 James Street,
Syracuse, NY. Mass of Christian burial Friday 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament
Church. Interment, Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Onondaga County, NY).
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Moran, Mary Frances
June 26, 2005 Mary Frances Moran (nee Geraci) died on June 26, 2005. Beloved
wife of Robert E.; loving mother of Robert E. Jr. and Michael J.; dear sister
of Anne George and the late Angelo. Funeral Friday 8 a.m. from the MARINE PARK
FUNERAL HOME, 3024 Quentin Rd., Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m.
Good Shepherd R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Visiting
Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Mowins, Margaret W.   
June 26, 2005 Margaret W. Mowins, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday at
Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was employed at one time with
Crouse-Hinds of Syracuse. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception
Church in Fayetteville where she was a Eucharistic Minister and formerly a
communicant at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Syracuse. She was predeceased by
her husband Norman Mowins in 1993. Survivors: a daughter, Lisa Farnsworth of
Syracuse; a son, Mark J. Mowins of Cazenovia; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Mowins
of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Mowins and Matthew David
Farnsworth; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m.
Thursday from Newell-Fay Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception
Church, Fayetteville. Burial, Onondaga Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will
be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rte
92), Manlius. Contributions: Meals on Wheels, 7248 Highbridge Rd.,
Fayetteville, NY 13066. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Otts, Mary
June 26, 2005 Mrs. Mary Otts, 72, of 433 Gifford Street, passed away
peacefully Sunday at home surrounded by all her loved ones. She was born in
Syracuse and worked for St. Lucy's rectory for several years. Mary is survived
by her loving husband of 54 years, Donald Sr.; three sons, Donald Jr. (Mary),
Patrick (Joanne), Edward (Diane); two daughters, Mary (Elater) Brunson,
Francis (Byron) Reeves; one brother, Robert Diamond; two sisters, Kathleen
Heaney, Patricia Diamond; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held 8:30 a.m. Thursday,
June 30, 2005, at St. Lucy's church. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at St. Lucy's church, 422 Gifford Street.
Contributions may be made to St. Lucy's church in lieu of flowers. Edward J.
Ryan & Son
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Pallocco, Norma   
June 26, 2005 Norma Pallocco, 77, of Dewitt, passed away peacefully Sunday at
her home with her family by her side. Norma was a life resident of the
Syracuse area and graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University. She was
a retired English teacherfrom West Genesee High School and was a substitute
teacher at Jamesville-Dewitt. Ms. Pallocco was a member of the Legion of Mary
at St. Peter's Church and a communicant of Holy Cross Church. Norma enjoyed
traveling and spending time with her family. Her nieces, nephews, great-nieces
and -nephews were like her children and grandchildren. She was a dedicated
caregiver to her family and friends and a lover of animals. Survivors: her
nieces and nephews: Alissa Mearon of Syracuse, John Verzino of PA, Jerold and
James Verzino, both of MA, Mary Lou Wason of Dewitt, Christine Burke of
Liverpool and Dennis Pallocco of North Syracuse; sister-in-law, Irene Pallocco
of Liverpool; brother-in-law, Joseph Verzino of Syracuse; several great-nieces
and -nephews. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at FARONE & SON. Funeral
Services: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and 10:30 a.m. in Holy Cross
Church, Dewitt. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions: Catholic
Charities, 1654 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. Dignity FARONE & SON
FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Past, Michele Muench
June 25, 2005 Michele Muench Past, 29, of East Syracuse, died Saturday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of East Syracuse. She was a
bookkeeper for Bodow Recycling. She attended ESM and Morrisville College. She
was predeceased by her father William Muench. Surviving: her mother, Carolann
Muench; a brother, John Muench of East Syracuse; former husband, Jeffrey Past;
several aunts, uncles, cousins and a niece. Calling hours Wednesday 4 to 7
p.m. with services to be held at 7 p.m. at the Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral
Home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Rose, William E.   
June 26, 2005 William E. Rose, 88, of 610 Bailey St., Chittenango, died Sunday
at his son's home in Chittenango. Born in Syracuse, Mr. Rose was a resident of
Chittenango 53 years. He was a bus driver for the Chittenango Central School
District for 38 years, retiring in 1981. He was also employed for many years
at the P&C in Chittenango. He was a past police commissioner for the Village
of Chittenango and was a founding member of the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat
Museum. He was predeceased by his wife Audrey, who died in 2004, and a son
Steve, who died in 1993. Surviving are three sons, Donald of Canastota,
William of North Carolina, and Timothy of Chittenango; and nine grandchildren;
and a special thank you to daughter-in-law Linda for the wonderful care she
provided Bill and Audrey the past four and one-half years. Private burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Slobodian, Mary Teresa
Monday's obituary notice for Mary Teresa Slobodian, of North Syracuse, who
died June 24, 2005, listed the wrong day of services. A prayer service will be
held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, 209 North
Main Street (Rte. 11), North Syracuse, and the Mass of Christian Burial will
be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima, 409 S. Main Street, North
Syracuse. Arrangements by Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Wehner, Bernice E.   
June 27, 2005 Bernice E. Wehner, 79, of 4624 Onondaga Blvd., passed away
Monday at Community General Hospital. Born in West Chazy, NY, she resided in
Syracuse over 60 years. She retired in 1988 from O.M. Edwards Co. Surviving
are her hus-band, Bernard W. Wehner; two daughters, Bonnie (L. Joseph) Fehr of
Taunton, Mary (Joseph) Peters of Camillus; her only son, Charles (Janice)
McCarthy of Maury City, Tennessee; her sister, Carol (Ed) Sharp of Victory
Mills, NY; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday 9:45
a.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. and 10:30 a.m.
in St. Ann's Church. Interment, White Chapel Memory Gardens. Friends may call
at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions to American
Diabetes or Asthmatic Associations. Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc. Onondaga
Hill
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Williams, Beatrice J.   
June 25, 2005 Beatrice J. Williams, 69, of Brookfield, died Saturday at
Bassett Healthcare Center. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday at Paul Funeral
Home of Brookfield. Interment, Crown Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours
Thursday 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations: Brookfield Fire
Department or West Winfield Ambulance Squad.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Williams, Ralph Perry
June 25, 2005 Ralph Perry Williams, 80, born 1924, Paterson, NJ, a veteran of
WWII, European theatre, wounded in Germany, a recipient of the Purple Heart,
and now an enrolled member of the American Legion Post 1259 in Cayuga died at
his home Sat-urday, June 25, 2005. Mr. Williams was educated at the Dwight
Preparatory School for Boys, and majored in Industrial Management at
University of Bridgeport, and Champlain College. He was president of Cayuga
Bulk Service, Inc. from 1952-1995, a member of the Kiwanis Club, and trustee
on the board of the Cayuga Methodist Church. He was captain of the Agape' for
10 years, and a member of the Auburn Power Squadron. Following his retirement,
he became a proficient computer user, digital photographer and recordkeeper.
His other hobbies included pond and water gardening, bird watching and
feeding. He is survived by his cherished wife of 55 years, Betty Irish
Williams, and his four devoted daughters, Susan Penelope (Williams) and close
family friend, James L. Chayka, Priscilla Diane (Stephen H.) Bazar, Kathy
Jeannette (Dr. William) Burke, and Cindy Louise (Christos) Tzetzis; 12
grandsons; two granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by two sisters, Virginia Sharkey of Sarasota, FL, and Doris Sheffer
of LaJolla, CA, and sister-in-law Charlotte Williams of Camden, NY. Mr.
Williams also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
only brother, David H. Williams of Camden, NY in 1984. There will be no
calling hours. Private family burial will take place at Lake View Cemetery in
Cayuga. Contributions may be made to the Cayuga Methodist Church, the American
Diabetes Association or the Heart Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.

Zollo, Sadie (DeCirce)   
June 24, 2005 Sadie (DeCirce) Zollo, 87, of Florida, formerly of Solvay,
passed away Friday in Florida. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Solvay many
years before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She worked as an electronics
assembler at General Electric, retiring in 1972. She was a league bowler for
many years at Solvay Recreation Alleys. Surviving are two sons, Anthony Zollo
of Lake Worth, Fl., and Robert Zollo, of Denver, SC; eight grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at
8:45 a.m. Thursday at Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St.
Cecilia's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Entombment will be
in St. Mary's Mausoleum, DeWitt. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday
at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue. Contributions may be made to Hospice
of CNY, 990 Seventh North St. Liverpool, NY. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral
Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/28/2005.