OBITS: The Post-Standard 1 Mar 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com Brezina, Rosalie Carroccio February 26, 2005 Rosalie Carroccio Brezina, 82, of Brookville, NY, died Saturday in Hamilton, NY. Survived by two brothers, Alfred and Salvatore Carroccio of Hamilton. There will be no services or calling hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Brown, Ann M. February 28, 2005 Ann M. Brown, age 55, formerly of Liverpool, died Monday at Stonehedge Nursing Home. Ann is predeceased by her father, Herman Bryan; and her brother, John Bryan. Surviving are her husband, Donald T. Brown; a daughter, Carolyn Davis of Liverpool; two sons, Donald M. Brown of Phoenix and Robert A. Brown of Cedar Rapids, IA; her mother, Elizabeth Bryan of Liverpool; seven sisters, Patricia Raite, Judy Bryan, Carol Vaccaro, Mary Blankenship, Cynthia Noboa, Barbara Bowes, Rita Bryan; two brothers, James Bryan and William Bryan; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 9:15 a.m. Thursday March 3, 2005 from the Maurer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Liverpool with burial to follow in the Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Resources of CNY, 6743 Kinne St., E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Crisafulli, Rose M. February 23, 2005 Rose M. Crisafulli, 84, resident of Scottsdale, AZ, died February 23, 2005. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Bart and Angeline (Zanka) Regan. She was a devoted homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Samuel Crisafulli; one daughter, Mary (Gary) Dehm of Phoenix, AZ; two sons, Larry (Rebecca) Crisafulli of Phoenix, AZ, and Victor Crisafulli and Kim Kennedy of Scottsdale, AZ; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Paul's Church. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Nelson Funeral Home, 124 West Fifth St., Oswego. Burial in All-Saints Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Hospice of the Valley Coronado Home, 340 E. Coronado Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85004. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Cudahy, Kathleen A. February 26, 2005 Kathleen A. Cudahy, 53 of Clay, died Saturday at Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She worked for CAPACO for 15 years and 10 years with Carrier Corp. She is survived by herhusband of 15 years, Michael E. Cudahy; two daughters, Misty Phelps and Haley L. Cudahy both of Clay; two sisters, Connie Jim of Baldwinsville, Elaine Kemme of Dewitt; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main Street. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Dennison, Robert E. February 26, 2005 Robert E. Dennison, 88, of Hannibal, died Saturday at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. A native of Hannibal, he was a life resident. He was the son of E. Amos and Bessie (Howell) Dennison. He owned and operated a dairy farm most of his life. Mr. Dennison had worked for the town of Hannibal Highway Department. He was a member of Hannibal Center United Methodist Church and of the American Draft Pony and Mule Club. Mr. Dennison, with his wife, raised several foster children. He was predeceased by a daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Richard Godfrey. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Frances (Perkins) Dennison, Hannibal; four daughters, Roberta (Arlen) Kinville, Fulton, Sandra (Richard) Griffin, Oswego, Ramona (Al) Hedger, Belleville, Althea (Bernard) Hall, Cortland; a son, Harold (Amy) Lovejoy, Elbridge; two brothers, Frank Dennison, Zephyrhills, FL and Harold (Edith) Dennison, Hannibal; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Calling hours are noon to 2 p.m. Thursday with services 2 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga Street, Hannibal. Memorial contributions may be made to Hannibal Center United Methodist Church, c/o Cheri Sidman, 97 Cemetery Drive, Hannibal, New York, 13074. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. DeRito, Arlene M. February 27, 2005 Arlene M. DeRito, 85, of Marcellus, died Sunday at Community General Hospital. She was born in Canada and was a life resident of Marcellus. She was a graduate of Marcellus Central Schools. She was predeceased by her husband, Angelo in 1977. She is survived by her two sons, Peter (Kathleen) DeRito of Marcellus, Robert DeRito of Port Chester; daughter, Elaine (Ronald) Maiellaro of Ocala, FL; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Norris Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. DeSpirito, Benjamin February 26, 2005 Benjamin DeSpirito, 75, formerly of Solvay, passed away Saturday in California. Surviving are his wife, Grace, of California; a daughter, Christine, of California; two grandchildren; two brothers, James and Victor DeSpirito; two sisters, Eleanor Mosch and Margaret Bauermann. Services were held in Lancaster, California. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Dhanda, Dr. Karen Singh February 24, 2005 Dr. Karen Singh Dhanda of Jamesville, died Thursday, February 24, 2005, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born in Windber, PA, the daughter of the late Stephen and Marie Pollock. She earned her bachelor's degree from Duquesne University, and her master's degree in European History from Carnegie-Mellon University. She was awarded her doctorate in Geography from Syracuse University. She taught at various Central New York colleges and universities, with over 25 years of service at Onondaga Community College. She was a dedicated scholar, an enthusiastic hands-on home renovator, and a world traveler with a keen interest in many peoples and cultures. Survivors include her husband of over 25 years, Toky Dhanda; her brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Pat Pollock; and two nieces, of Rahway, NJ; members of the Dhanda family, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and her friends and colleagues. Funeral services were private. Contributions may be made to the National Federation of the Blind of New York State, P.O. Box 09-0363, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Ganey, Joseph P. February 26, 2005 Joseph P. Ganey, 81, of Cortland, formerly of Weedsport, died Saturday, February 26, in Sarasota, FL. Mr. Ganey was the former President, CEO and Chairman of Cayuga Savings Bank. Joseph is survived by his wife, JennieAndrosko Ganey; three sons, Michael (Judith) Ganey of NC, James (Deborah) Ganey of FL, Timothy (Debora) Ganey of Elbridge; three daughters, Patricia (David) Stock of Weedsport, Kathleen (David) Johnson of Liverpool, Susan (Brian) Sears of Weedsport; one stepdaughter, Patricia (Antonio) Mignano of Cortland; a brother, Richard (Shirley) Ganey of Auburn; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Weedsport. Calling hours Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions may be made to Cortland County SPCA, 879 McLean Rd., Cortland, NY 13045 or to St. Mary's School Fund, 61 N. Main St., Cortland. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Goodell, Robert S. February 26, 2005 Robert S. "Bobby" Goodell, 75, of Oneida, died Saturday, February 26, 2005. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida. Spring interment will be made in Verona Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Hitchcock, Gordon B. February 26, 2005 Gordon B. Hitchcock, 82, Port Byron. Survivors: Wife, Betty Hitchcock and family. Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday Audioun Funeral Home, 218 Main St., Port Byron, NY. Calling hours: 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the service from the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may go to the Port Byron Masons Lodge #130. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Homer, Sharon Ann February 28, 2005 Sharon Ann Homer, 59, of Cortland, passed away at the University Hospital in Syracuse, February 28, 2005. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Cortland. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Kemp, June A. February 27, 2005 June A. Kemp, 74, of Parish, NY. She was born in Syracuse, NY and died Sunday in Edgewater, Florida. She was a postal clerk working in the Parish Post Office. She was a graduate of A.P.W. High School in 1948. She was predeceased byher first husband, Harrison Brockett who died in 1965 and her second husband, Albert Kemp who died in 1980. Survivors: one daughter, Martha Brockett, West Monroe, NY; two sons, Thomas Brockett, Edgewater, FL, Stewart Brockett, Cleveland, NY; two grandchildren, Christopher Hall, Parish, Kaycee Brockett, Cleveland; one great-grandson, Jeremy Hall, Parish; one brother, Hadwen Jenkins, Auburn; three stepchildren, Bonnie Cramer, Parish, Connie Kemp, Hawaii, Albert Kemp, Jr., Arizona. Services: 10 a.m. Friday from the Harter Funeral Home, Parish, NY. Spring burial will be in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish, NY. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 2983 W. Main St., Parish, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Molinari, Isabelle February 28, 2005 Isabelle Molinari, 90, a life resident of Oswego, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 28, 2005, at The Manor at Seneca Hill. Isabelle was the daughter of Sam and Adeline Damore. She worked beside her late husband, Patrick I.Molinari, at Molinari's Dry Cleaning, for over 50 years. She was, in addition, a homemaker who loved to cook and share her recipes for Italian cooking. For a time she cooked at St. Joseph's Rectory, Oswego. She loved to golf and enjoyed dining out. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick in 1978 and her oldest son, The Honorable Patrick D. Molinari, Chief Judge of the Youth Court in Manassas, Virginia, and a sister, Yolanda Lee. She is survived by two sons, Dr. James T. Molinari of Phoenix, Arizona, and Robert (Joyce) Molinari, of Oswego; and daughter-in-law, Evelyn (Patrick) Molinari. In addition she has a sister, Catherine Tesoriero, and a brother, Dr. Patrick Damore. In addition she is survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Viewing hours will be from the Nelson Funeral Home 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, Oswego, on Thursday, March 3, at 9 a.m. Burial in All Saints Mausoleum, St. Peters Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Patrick D. Molinari Education Fund, c/o Evelyn Molinari, 4326 Fallstone Place, Dumfries, Virginia 22026. This fund provides scholarships for underprivileged teens. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Mueller, Marylou E. February 27, 2005 Marylou E. Mueller, age 60, of 4062 Arrowhead Lane, Liverpool, died Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was involved in many youth activities in Liverpool. Marylou was a devoted mother andgrandmother and caregiver to many good friends. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Donald; three sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Christina Mueller of Baldwinsville, Scott and Christy Mueller of Rochester, Brian and Beth Mueller of Midland, MI; two sisters, Patricia Hall of Vacaville, CA, Kay Dodge of Westfield, MA; a brother, Thomas Hall of San Diego, CA; eight grandchildren, Patrick, Katelyn, Jenna, Brianna, Lauren, Hunter, Gabrielle and Baby Jack. Funeral Services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Calling Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Society or to the Leukemia Society. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Sauer Sr., Alfred William February 26, 2005 Alfred "Al" W. Sauer Sr., 67, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday morning at St. Joseph's Health Center in Syracuse. He recently retired after several years of employment with Shako, and was enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle. Al served in the Army National Guard. He was a fantastic father, grandfather and son. He will be sadly missed. He was a fun loving man who loved cats and was a fan of Nascar's Terry Labonte. His heart was as big as God's Will and his laughter could fill a room. Survivors include his five children, Anita Umstead, Al Sauer Jr., Susan Kazimer, Thomas Sauer, Brian Sauer, and their mother, Marlene Limoges; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; his longtime companion, Barbara Nolan; and his aunt, Sister Mary Alfred Holdredge CSJ. Calling hours will be Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Services will be Thursday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. or to Aurora of CNY. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in 2003 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Simon, Dawn D. February 24, 2005 Dawn D. Simon, 59, of Fulton, died Thursday. Survivors: three sons, Richard, Joey and Adam; one daughter, Alysia; one sister, Joan. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 7 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Smith, Linda M. (Taylor) February 27, 2005 Linda M. (Taylor) Smith, 67, of Cicero, died Sunday. She was a native of Watertown and a 1954 graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy. She was a secretary for NY Air Brake and for Stebbins Engineering in Watertown and retired from theNorth Syracuse Schools in 2000 as secretary to the North Syracuse, Jr. High Principal after 25 years with the school district. She was a communicant of and Eucharistic Minister for Sacred Heart Church of Cicero and was a volunteer for North Area Meals-on-Wheels. Surviving are her husband, Paul T.; three children, Stephen R. (Imelda) Taylor of Las Vegas, Philip F. (Jill) Taylor of Rochester and Sharon (Joe) Piepho of North Syracuse; a brother, Peter (Diane) Cullen of St. Paul, MN; five grandchildren, Patrick, Sean, Emily, Liam and Zen; four stepchildren, Cheryl Goodrich of Scotia, William Smith of Adams Center, NY, Norman Smith of Watertown, NY and Timothy Smith of Lorraine, NY; and seven stepgrandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church of Cicero. Burial will be in the spring. Calling hours will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to North Area Meals-on-Wheels, PO Box 347, North Syracuse 13212-0347 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse 13057-0007. FergersonFuneralHome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Straub, Dorothy Elizabeth February 27, 2005 Dorothy E. Grigson Straub, 85, died Sunday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. A native of Syracuse, Dorothy was a graduate of Central High School and a 1940 graduate of Syracuse City Normal School. She retired in 1982 after 25 years as a bookkeeper at Key Bank. She loved to knit, sew and crotchet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Straub, December 18, 1992, and two brothers, David and James Grigson. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Margaret E. Straub of Syracuse; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard C. and Rose Straub of Syracuse; and a nephew, Bruce Grigson of New Jersey. A calling hour will be held Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Spring burial will be in Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Contributions: Kirkpatrick Day Program, c/o Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. Please light a candle in memory of Dorothy at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005. Townsend, Joan February 27, 2005 Joan Townsend, 69, of Laraway Rd., Cayuga, died Sunday, February 27, 2005. Survivors: Husband, John Townsend; daughter, Catherine White; grandson, Christopher White. Honoring Joan's wishes there will be no calling hours or service. Arrangements are with White Chapel Funeral Home, Inc., Auburn. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/1/2005.