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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.

Andriello, Italo (Gene)
Tuesday's obituary notice for Italo (Gene) Andriello, of Syracuse, listed the
wrong date of death. The corrected obituary notice appears in full in today's
paper. Arrangements by Pirro & Sons Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Brooks, Marguerite M.   
June 26, 2005 Marguerite M. Brooks, 77, of Oswego, NY, died Sunday at Oswego
Hospital. Survivors: two daughters, Kathleen Williams of California, Bobbie
Bouffard of Washington; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. No
calling hours. Services at the convenience of the family. Becker Funeral Home,
Red Creek, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Butler, Margaret A.
June 27, 2005 Margaret A. (Ditch) Butler, 66, of E. Syracuse, died Monday at
Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a homemaker and a volunteer at St.
Matthew's Second Time Around store. She was predeceased by her mother Mary in
1986 and her brotherMatthew Ditch in 1977. Survivors: one daughter, MaryAnn
Holcombe of Fort Myers, FL; three sons, Thomas Kahley of Syracuse, David
Kahley of Manlius, and Scott Ditch of E. Syracuse; two sisters, Pauline
Peckham and Irene Grevelding, both of E. Syracuse; six grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, at
Forani & Cline Funeral Home. Contributions: American Cancer Society, PO Box 7,
E. Syracuse, NY 13057, or Arthritis Foundation, 290 Elwood Davis Rd., Suite
225, Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Collura, Bryan J.   
June 20, 2005 Bryan J. Collura, 29 years of age, passed on June 20, 2005, at
Roswell Hospital in Buffalo, NY, after a long battle with Leukemia. He was the
son of Jean and Bruce Corbett of North Syracuse, and Charles and Chris Collura
of Angola, NY. Survivors: his beloved parents; his wife, Rosie Collura; three
sons, Antonio, Gino and Angelo of Chittenango, NY; a stepson, Brandon; and one
daughter, Kylie Collura of E. Syracuse, NY; his grandmother, Ruth Collura of
Angola, NY; two brothers, Charles Collura of Clay, and Jimmy Collura of
Liverpool; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours
Thursday, June 30, 6 to 8 p.m., at Edwin L. Cole Funeral Home. Services:
Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1105 Willis Ave., Syracuse, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Dennis Jr., George J.
June 27, 2005 George J. Dennis Jr., 72, of Bennington, VT, died Monday at the
Crescent Manor Care Center in Bennington, VT. Born in Albany, he was a U.S.
Navy veteran. Mr. Dennis was the owner of Dennis Medical Supply in Syracuse,
NY. He was the father of Dorian Knape and George Dennis, both of California;
brother of Cathy Marino of Charleston, SC, John Dennis of Loudonville, Michael
Dennis of Saratoga Springs, and Diane Fallon of Irvine, CA; grandfather of
Taylor, James, Lauren, Morgan and Jack; several nieces and nephews also
survive. Funeral services Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Church of St. Joan of Arc,
Menands, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those
wishing to remember George in a special way may send a contribution to the
Alzheimer's Association-NENY Chapter, 85 Watervliet, NY 12206. Arrangements by
McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

DiRisio, Nancy   
January 2, 2005 Mrs. Nancy DiRisio passed away at the age of 96 in Dallas,
Texas. Nancy was born in Brindisi, Italy, on March 25, 1908. She is survived
by her son, daughter, son-in-law; grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews. Nancy will always be re-membered for her helping hand, ready smile
and sense of humor. Burial is at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, at Assumption
Cemetery. All family and friends are welcome.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Elliot, Antoinette (Wheeler)
June 25, 2005 Antoinette (Wheeler) Elliot, of Liverpool, also known to friends
as "Nettie", died peacefully on Saturday with her loving son by her side. She
is survived by her son John Wheeler and daughter-in-law Mickayla of Florida;
and loving niece Patrica Salerno and her husband Vincent. Services will be at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Beechwood Ave., Liverpool, NY, on Thursday, 9
a.m. Arrangements 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 6/29/2005.

Fralix, Patricia Ann   
June 27, 2005 Patricia Ann Fralix, 62, of North Syracuse, passed away Monday
at her home following a long illness. A loving wife, mother and grandmother,
she was a life resident of the Syracuse area. She was predeceased by her
parents, Charles and Catherine Mullen, a brother Richard Mullen and a sister
Margaret Neider. Pat is survived by her husband of 42 years, Richard P. Sr.;
two daughters, Paula (Stephen) Lyon and Karen Fralix; a son, Richard P. Jr.;
seven grandchildren, Alexis, Sam, Kaleigh, Ryan, Jessica, Sara and Holly; and
several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St.
Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse. Burial will follow in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday from 4 to 7
p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main Street, North Syracuse.
Contributions in Pat's name may be made to St. Rose of Lima Endowment Fund.
Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer
Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Heins, Ruth Crockett
June 28, 2005 Ruth Crockett Heins, 86, of Eastwood, died on Tuesday at home.
She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and a member of the Altar
Rosary Society; and past secretary and member of The Third Order of St.
Dominic. She was prede-ceased by her husband Paul J. "Pat" Heins who died in
January 2005, a daughter Mary Lou Lasnicki who died in 2004, and a son Fred M.
Heins who died in 1991. Survived by three sons, Paul (Agnes) of Constantia,
John (Margaret) of Syracuse, James of Constantia; six daughters, Therese Galla
of Syracuse, Cheryl (John) Litcher of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ann Heins of DeWitt,
Christa (James) Kilmartin of Cicero, Pat Heins of Syracuse, Ruth Ann (George)
Haws of Baldwinsville; a son-in-law, Sam Lasnicki of Syracuse; a brother, Fred
Crockett Jr. of Pompey, NY; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services are Friday 11 a.m. at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home
followed by a 11:30 a.m. Mass in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home, 3111 James Street. Friends wishing may contribute to The
Third Order of St. Dominic, 802 Court Street, Syracuse 13208.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Helbach, Viola M.   
June 27, 2005 Viola M. Helbach, 88, formerly of 25 W. Kendrick Avenue,
Hamilton, died Monday, at the Harding Nursing Home, Waterville, due to
complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She has lived in the Central New York
area most of her life, living in Hamilton for many years. Vi enjoyed golf and
was an avid golfer for many years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in
Hamilton. Vi married Alfred M. "Al" Helbach on April 11, 1942 in New York
City. Al died on February 7, 1994. Survivors: two daughters and sons-in-law,
Elizabeth "Betsy" and Dr. John Coutant of Ringoes, NJ, and Virginia "Ginny"
and James Heideman of Fountain Hills, AZ; one brother and sister-in-law,
Walter and Theresa Kieda of Endicott; one sister, Twila Szazvay of Bordentown,
NJ; two grandsons and their wives, Dr. David and Dr. Carrie Coutant, and Dr.
Michael and Christine Coutant; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10
a.m. Friday, July 1, 2005, at St. Mary's Church, 16 Wylie Street, Hamilton.
Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hamilton. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions: Community Memorial Hospital, 150 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY
13346. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Johnson, Penny L.
June 27, 2005 Penny L. Johnson, 43, of Pennellville, passed away on Monday at
Roswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. Penny was born in Binghamton before
coming to live in Pennellville. She worked as a cashier and CSM at Walmart in
Clay. Penny is survived by her loving husband Steven Sr.; a son Steven Jr.; a
daughter Lisa Johnson; her mother Joyce E. Sherwood; five sisters, Wanda (Ken)
Wright of Port Crane, Debbie (Steve) Frailey of Central Square, Suzie (Allen)
LaClair of Port Crane, Linda Verns of Spencer, and Terri Levine of Ulster, PA;
three brothers, Bruce (Kathy) Russell of FL, Don Russell of Owego, and Dave
Russell of Candor. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 2, at 9
a.m. at Krueger Funeral Home. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in North
Syracuse Cemetery. Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Jones, Dorothy A.   
June 25, 2005 Dorothy A. Jones, 82, of 172 N. Canal St., Canastota, died
Saturday, at the Oneida Healthcare Center, following a lengthy illness.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2005, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral
Home, Inc., Canastota. Burial, North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours, Friday,
1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home, 201 James Street, Canastota. J. HOMER BALL
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Krumm, Mabel A.   
June 27, 2005 Mabel A. Krumm, 98, of Auburn, died Monday. Visiting hours
Thursday, June 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Langham Funeral Home. Family prayers
are Friday at 9:30 am. at the funeral home, followed by a funeral at 10 a.m.
at St. Alphonsus Church. Contributions to E. John Gavras Center or to the
Hospice of the Finger Lakes.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Malone, Alma G.   
June 27, 2005 Alma G. Malone, 77, of 47 Chapel Rd., Hannibal, died Monday in
St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Fulton and has been a resident of
Hannibal most of her life. Mrs. Malone was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary
altar rosary society. She was predeceased by one son Stanley Malone. Mrs.
Malone is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leo Malone of Hannibal; three
sons, Douglas (Sheila) Malone of Oswego, Timothy (Margie) Malone of Oswego,
Daniel (Claire) Malone of Oswego; two daughters, Rebecca (Bill) Truax of
Hannibal, and Terri (Tony) Tuso of Oswego; one brother, Francis Laws of
Granby; and two sisters, Juanita Hall of Hannibal and Rose Wilhelmi of
Maryland; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be Friday, 9:15 a.m., from the Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego, and 10
a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Hannibal. Burial will be in St. Peter's
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Thursday, 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 147 West Fourth St., Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

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 6/29/2005.

McGraw, Matilda   
June 27, 2005 Matilda McGraw, 75, loving wife, caring mother, and grandmother
extraordinaire, of Howlett Hill, went with the angels Monday after a long
illness. Born to Enorfino and Bianca (Molella) Cicchetti on April 22, 1930,
"Tillie" blessed us all with her many gifts of award winning ceramics,
decorated cakes, and quilting. She worked many years as a legal secretary.
Surviving Tillie are her devoted husband John of 57 years; a daughter Marianne
(Tom) Dillon of Camillus; three sons, Daniel (Andrea) of Canandaigua, Jeffrey
of Syracuse, and Thomas of California; five grandchildren; a sister Louisa
Massicci of Ithaca, and a brother Arthur (Sigrid) Cicchetti of Baldwinsville.
Calling hours will be Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main
Street, Marcellus. Services will be held Friday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral
home. Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. In lieu of
flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY or St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Molinet, Jesse Michael   
June 25, 2005 To accomodate the family and friends of Jesse Michael Molinet,
who died Saturday, June 25, the memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
June 29, at the Word of Life Assembly of God, 12 E. Oneida Street,
Baldwinsville, instead of the Community Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by
Falardeau Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Pugh, Lucy D.   
June 27, 2005 Lucy D. Pugh, 81, formerly of Seeber Rd., Canastota, died Monday
following a lengthy illness. Services: At Lucy's request, there will be no
calling hours or funeral service. Contributions: Crouse Community Center,
Resident Council Fund, c/o Julie Davis, 101 South St., Morrisville, NY 13408.
J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Riggall, William E.   
June 27, 2005 William E. Riggall, 75, of Marcellus, died Monday after a long
courageous battle with kidney and heart disease at St. Joseph's Hospital. Life
resident of Marcellus, he graduated from Auburn Community College with an
associate's in AppliedSciences in 1965. He retired from Camillus Cutlery as a
shipping foreman. He also worked various other jobs including being a chemist
at Allied Chemicals, a janitor and bus driver for the Marcellus School
District, security at Fulton and Brewerton Raceways, a truck driver and at
Pinkerton Securities. He was a volunteer at Community General Hospital, a
member of the Marcellus United Methodist Church. Bill did mission work at
various churches in Russia, Panama and the United States. He was also involved
with the Red Bird Mission, Brown Memorial, Habitat for Humanity and Meals on
Wheels . Bill was involved as a coach in Little League Baseball, Pop Warner
Football, and Biddy Basketball. He was also the president of Nine Mile Senior
Citizens. He loved Yankees baseball and Nascar races. He was predeceased by
his son Robert Riggall May 16, 2005. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years,
the former Evelyn Leubner; daughters, Wanda May of Clay, Deborah Riggall of N.
Syracuse, Susan DeMarco of Weedsport, and Margie Preston of Syracuse; sons,
William Jr. of Onondaga Hill, Paul of Marcellus and Marshall of Connecticut;
sister, Elizabeth Lathrop and brother, Carl Riggall Jr., both of Marcellus; 14
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be noon Friday at the Marcellus United Methodist Church. Burial
will be in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at the Norris-Plis Funeral Home, 33 North St., Marcellus.
Contributions may be made to the Marcellus United Methodist Church. "Our
father sacrificed his life to his wife, family and community; He was a devoted
compassionate husband who will be deeply missed; Bill has touched many lives
here and afar in ways they will never forget" Norris-Plis Funeral Home
Marcellus
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Robinson, Lydia
June 27, 2005 Lydia Robinson, 82, of Liverpool, died Monday at Iroquois
Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons, William A. Robinson of Liverpool
and Michael Robinson of Bronx, NY; a sister, Lena Burden of Tar Heel, N.C.;
several grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday,
July 2, at 2:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7332 Buckley
Rd., Liverpool, NY. Arrangements 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 6/29/2005.

Roehrig, Mary
June 22, 2005 Mary Roehrig, 83, of Syracuse, passed away June 22, 2005, at St.
Joseph's Hospital. She was was deeply loved by all who knew her, and will be
greatly missed by her loving husband Charles (Chuck), relatives and friends.
Services to be announced. Arrangements 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 6/29/2005.

Ruthig, Georgiana H.   
June 27, 2005 Georgiana H. Ruthig, 93, died Monday at The Nottingham. Born in
New York City, she lived in the Chicago area for 40 years where she worked for
the Federal Dept. of Energy for 16 years, retiring in 1975. Miss Ruthig moved
to the Syracuse area in 1991 and was a member of DeWitt Community Church.
Surviving are a brother Edgar J. Ruthig and a sister Evelyn R. Nabors, both of
Ithaca, NY; three nephews, Alan B. Ruthig of Manlius, Russell E. Ruthig of
Cortland, and Donald P. Ruthig of Baltimore, MD; and several grandnieces and
nephews. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., July 25, 2005, at the DeWitt
Community Church. Burial in The DeWitt Cemetery. No calling hours.
Contributions may be made to the DeWitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd.
East., DeWitt, NY 13214. Arrangements being handled by the Fairchild & Meech
DeWitt Chapel.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Shay, La Verne H.   
June 27, 2005 La Verne H. Shay, 95, of 528 Savage Farm Drive, Ithaca, died
Monday evening, June 27, 2005, at Kendal of Ithaca where she had been a
resident since February 1996. La Verne was born on September 24, 1909, in
Wadestown, WV, the daughter of William and Laura Fritz Haught. She attended
high school in Mannington, WV, and then went on to attend the University of
West Virginia at Fairmont and Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where she
graduated in 1933. After graduation, La Verne was employed by Niagara Hudson
as a home service representative educating the customers on the use of
electric appliances. Subsequently Cornell persuaded her to return to Ithaca to
teach home economics at Boynton Jr. High. Mrs. Shay was married to Carlton C.
Shay in Sage Chapel, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY in 1937. Her husband died
April 4, 1989. For 10 years, they lived on the South Bay Road (NYS Rt. 13) in
Canastota. While in Canastota, she operated an antique business known as Red
Wing Farm Antiques and taught classes for the Lake Shore Home Bureau. She also
served as vice president of Oneida Die Press Specialties, Inc. In 1950, the
family moved to Oneida where Mrs. Shay was active in many civic activities.
She was a member and past president of the Oneida Library Board of Directors,
past president of the Oneida Hospital Auxiliary Board, charter member of the
Board of Directors Oneida Hospital Foundation, member of the Twentieth Century
Literary Club and the Madison County Historical Society. Mrs. Shay also served
on the Visiting Board of the Hazel Carpenter Home, the Oneida Chamber of
Commerce Board and Cornell's Human Ecology Alumni Trustee Board. Mrs. Shay
resided in Oneida until she moved to Kendal in February 1996. Mrs. Shay was a
member of the Oneida Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her daughter, D'Arcy
C. Shay of Albany; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael D. and Janet W. Shay
of Ithaca, Peter D. and Linda P. Shay of Canastota; four grandchildren,
Margaret Shay, Andrew Shay, Matthew Shay, Roxanne Jolin; three
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a
sister, Josephine Cole and two brothers, Charles and William Haught. Graveside
services will be at the convenience of the family in Walnut Grove Cemetery,
Wampsville. A celebration of her life will be held later in August at a time
to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Oneida Public Library,
220 Broad Street Oneida, NY 13421. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc., 342 Main Street, Oneida. You may view this
obituary and send a message of condolence online at
www.ironsidefuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Smith, Devie L.   
June 26, 2005 Devie L. Smith departed this life Sunday at home. He leaves to
cherish his memory three daughters, Debra L. and Takarra Smith, both of
Syracuse, and Katherine Johnson of Moncks Corner, S.C.; one son, Anthony
Grainger-Smith of Syracuse; one sister, Lille M. Lowther of Dublin, GA; one
brother, Walter L. Smith of Toomsboro, GA; 10 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at Garland
Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St. Burial will be in GA. Local
correspondence may be sent to Debra Smith, 409 E. Raynor Ave., Syracuse, NY
13202. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Stevens, Erick D.   
June 27, 2005 Erick D. Stevens, 22, of 8508 Whitelaw Road West, Canastota
(Whitelaw), died Monday following a car accident. Erick was predeceased by his
grandfathers, Elmer Smith and Francis Snyder. Survivors: his parents, Rick and
PennyStevens of Whitelaw; a brother and his fiancee, Zachary Stevens and
Andrea Drury of Whitelaw; a sister, Meghan Stevens at home; his fiancee,
Nicole Brown of Canastota; his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Smith Goodwin
of Whitelaw; his paternal grandmother, Juanita Snyder of Canastota; his
fiancee's parents, Dan and Chris Brown of Canastota; several aunts, uncles and
cousins. Services: 11 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2005, at St. Agatha's Church,
Canastota. Burial, Whitelaw Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours, Thursday from
2 to 6 p.m. and Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 201 James Street,
Canastota. Contributions: Erick D. Stevens Memorial Fund, 8508 Whitelaw Road
West, Canastota, NY 13032. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Tyson, Julia S.   
June 23, 2005 Julia S. Tyson, 57, died Thursday. Survived by four sons, one
stepson, three sisters, one grandson, several other loving relatives and
friends. Calling hours will be today noon to 1 p.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral
Home, 143 W. Castle St., with services at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Loomis Hill
Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Waldron, Paul E.   
June 28, 2005 Paul E. Waldron, 76, of South Granby, died Tuesday at V.A.
Medical Center, Syracuse. A native of Lysander, he was a life resident of the
Granby area and lived in Sorrento, FL, during the winter months. He was a
member of Carpenter's Local #747, Os-wego, and had previously worked at
Sealright Company. He owned Waldron's Monster Yard. Mr. Waldron was a member
of Cody Volunteer Fire Department and was an avid farmer and hunter. He was a
Marine Corps veteran serving from 1944 to 1948. He was predeceased by his
wife, Ruth Waldron, who died in 2001. Surviving are seven children, Pearl
(Fred) Cavallaro of Fulton, Ralph (Betty) Waldron of Fulton, Bruce Waldron of
Fulton, Paul (Betty Lou) Waldron of Hannibal, Kendall (Heidi) Waldron of
Fulton, Eleanor (Charles) Moore of Fulton and Veronica (Bryan) Elsworth of
Fulton; a sister, Iva Gene Abell of Sorrento, FL; 21 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday
at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial will be at Jacksonville Cemetery,
Lysander. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay
Street, Fulton. Memorial contributions may be made to Cody Volunteer Fire
Department, 155 County Route 55, Fulton, 13069. Foster Funeral Home, Inc.
www.fosterfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.

Weaver, Ruth "Windey"   
June 28, 2005 Ruth "Windey" Weaver, 82, of Central Square, died Tuesday at
Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a life resident of Central Square.
Ruth retired from G.E. with several years of service. She was predeceased by
her brother Arthur Windey Jr. Surviving are her daughters, Geraldine Ingerson
of Hastings and Beverly (Harry) Maslak of Central Square; sons, Robert (Karan)
Weaver of Constantia and Dave (Cheryl) Weaver of Port Charlotte, FL; sister,
Elizabeth Damon of Central Square; brother, Lawrence Windey of Central Square;
14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Calling hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at Traub Funeral Home, 684 North Main St.,
Central Square, where Ruth's funeral service will be Friday at 10 a.m. Burial,
Coit Cemetery. Contributions: St. Michael's Downstairs Scotty or Central
Square Community Church in Ruth's memory. Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Central
Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/29/2005.