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Balducci Sr., Ralph J.   
March 8, 2005 Ralph J. Balducci, Sr., 87, of 825 Kimry Moor, Fayetteville,
died Tuesday, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, following an extended illness. He
was born on July 25, 1917 in Canastota, the son of Ralph and Arsilia Salvetti
Balducci. Ralph was a 1934 graduateof Canastota High School, later graduating
from Syracuse University and Harvard Law School. He lived in Canastota most of
his life, living in Manlius and Fayetteville for the last 35 years. He was a
partner in the law firm of Love & Balducci in Syracuse, retiring in 2004.
Ralph was a World War II veteran, serving as a cryptographer in the U.S. Army
Signal Corps, stationed in Manila. He had been a member of several area
service clubs, the American Bar Association, the Syracuse University and
Harvard Alumni Associations and the American Legion Archie VanPatten Post #141
in Manlius. Ralph was an avid golfer. He married Ellen DeCapua on November 20,
1948, in Canastota. Ellen died in April of 1997. Survivors: A daughter, Pamela
A. Balducci of Sedona, AZ; one son, Ralph J. Balducci, Jr. of Palermo, NY; a
grandson, Alex J. Balducci of Palermo, NY; two sisters, Theresa Patane and
Anne Gelose of Canastota; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ralph was
predeceased by four brothers, Ferdinand Balducci, John Balducci, Antonio
Balducci and Nazareno Balducci. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be
held 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2005, at St. Agatha's Church, Canastota. A
reception will be held immediately following at St. Agatha's Parish Center.
Spring interment will be held at the Balducci Family Mausoleum in St. Agatha's
Cemetery, Canastota. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by the J.
Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota, NY 13032. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to Canal Town Museum, PO Box 51, Canastota,
NY 13032, or to St. Agatha's Church, 329 N. Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY
13032. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Biben, Anne   
March 8, 2005 Anne Biben, 90, born in Solvay and a resident of DeWitt for 37
years died Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Miss Biben
graduated with honors from Syracuse University School of Library Science in
1935, and later worked as a school librarian for the North Syracuse School
District until her retirement in 1965. Miss. Biben was a member of Temple Beth
El and active in Hadassah, B'nai B'rith Women's group and volunteered at
Menorah Park for over 30 years. Survived by a sister, Rosalin (Alex)
Rubinstein; sister-in-law, Yetta (Asher)Biben; several nieces and nephews; and
several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. at
the funeral chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. Burial will be in Frumah Packard
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Beth El in Syracuse. birnbaum
funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Blazek, John R.   
March 8, 2005 John R. Blazek, 80, of Westlind Road, Syracuse, died Tuesday in
Iroquois Nursing Home, Jamesville. Born in Leicester, NY and attended Groton,
NY High School. He was Foreman for the City of Syracuse, Bureau of
Transportation for 39 years. He was a communicant of Holy Family Parish,
Fairmount, NY. Survivors: His wife of 45 years, Nancy Donnelly; one daughter,
Yvette Cameron, Walden, NY; two sisters, Helen Burke, Groton, NY and Sophie
Chowaniec, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanislaw and Agatha
(Bak) Blazejczyk; four grandchildren, Melissa Waterbury, Krista Cameron, Sara
Cameron, Michael Cameron. Services: Will be in the spring of 2005.
Arrangements by Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann Street, Little
Falls, NY 13365.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Buckley, Doris A.   
March 8, 2005 Doris A. Buckley, 85, died Tuesday at Community General Hospital
following a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she was a graduate
of Central Tech High School and a communicant of St. James Church. She enjoyed
reading books, crocheting, and cooking for herself, family and friends. She
was astute in current events, reading the Syracuse newspaper cover to cover
daily. Doris is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Susan
(Michael) Coviello of Syracuse, Janet (Richard) Chittenden of Holt, MI, and
Julie (Terry) Hatakeyma of Schaumburg, IL; one son and his wife, Thomas C.
(Elaine) Buckley of Pasadena, MD; one son-in-law, Gaetano Leone of Manlius; 11
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Service: Friday, 11 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse.
Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling Hours: Thursday, 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street. Contributions: Ronald
McDonald House, 1027 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210. Please light a
candle in memory of Doris at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Deapo Sr., Joseph R.   
March 7, 2005 Joseph R. Deapo, Sr., age 79 of Liverpool, passed away Monday
night at home. Born in Syracuse he served as a Marine aboard the USS Arkansas
and served in the Army during the Korean War. Joseph retired in 1992 as a
foreman with the Syra-cuse Department of Public Works. He is survived by his
wife, the former Mary Cicali of 57 years; three sons, Jon Deapo of Liverpool,
Jamison (Lorrie) Deapo of Liverpool, Joseph (Susan) Deapo, Jr. of Syracuse;
two sisters, Ruth Symanowski of Camillus and Lyla Deapo of Syracuse; eight
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
conducted 9:15 a.m. Thursday from the Maurer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St.
Joseph the Worker Church, Liverpool. Burial to follow in Assumption Cemetery.
Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the funeral home,
300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to
Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Maurer Funeral
Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Eckert, Carl F.   
March 7, 2005 Carl F. Eckert, 23, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at home.
Carl was employed at Tessy Plastics. Carl is survived by his mother, Denise
Eckert of Syracuse, and father, Gerald Eckert of SC; brother, Jesse of
Syracuse; four aunts, two uncles, and several cousins. Services: Private.
Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Francimone, Frank J.   
Francimone March 8, 2005 Frank J. Francimone, 83, of Solvay, passed away
Tuesday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. He was a life resident of Solvay and
graduate of CBA High School. Frank was a US Army Veteran of World War II and a
member of the Stanley Pennock VFWPost 2893. He retired from the US Post Office
following several years of service as a Clerk. Surviving are his wife of 51
years, the former Gene Leahy; a daughter, Karen Caryl, of Camillus; a son,
Joseph Francimone, of Solvay; three grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 8:45 a.m. Friday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home
and 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral mass will be
celebrated. Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Calling hours are Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 2601 Milton
Ave., Solvay. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431
"Service Beyond Expectation"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Francisco, Donald W. "Tucker"
Francisco March 8, 2005 Donald W. "Tucker" Francisco, 73, of East Syracuse,
died Tuesday at the VA Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of East
Syracuse. He retired from the Penn Central Railroad as a brakeman. Marine
Corps veteran serving in Korea, he re-ceived the Korean Service Medal with one
battle star. He was a former member of the Arthur Butler American Legion Post
359. His wife Barbara died in 1983. Surviving his daughter-in-law, Terri
McClean of Cazenovia; his good friend and companion, Shirley Krukowski of East
Syracuse; three grandchildren, Bret, Bo and Austin all of Cazenovia. Services
Friday 10 a.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home. Spring burial St.
Mary's Cemetery in Minoa. Calling hours Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
funeral home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Fredel, F. Michael   
March 8, 2005 F. Michael Fredel, 59, Syracuse, died Tuesday at University
Hospital. He was born in Queens, NY, and lived in Utica before moving to
Syracuse in the late 70's. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked
at several area car dealerships and was assistant service manager at Romano
Toyota for the last 15 years. He had an avid interest in audio technology,
cars, computers, and music, doing sound jobs for several local bands. He is
survived by his wife of 15 years, the former Penelope Dean; a daughter, Mary
(Kevin) Riley of Virginia Beach, VA; a son, F. George (Andrea) Fredel of Utica
area; stepdaughter, Margaret Jones of Bowie, MD; two stepsons, Troy (Melissa)
Jones of Middleburg, FL, J.R. Jones of Sarasota, FL; a sister, Mary R. Fredel
of Sea Cliff, NY; a twin sister, Linda Sharpley of Dumfries, VA; grandson,
Collin Riley; two step-granddaughters, Breanna and Kaylin Jones. Memorial
services 1 p.m. Thursday at Gang Memorial Chapel, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall
Ave. Burial will be private. There will be no calling hours. Contributions to
your favorite charity. Gang Memorial Chapel
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Gaurnier, Mary Ellen "Mae"   
March 5, 2005 Mary Ellen "Mae" Gaurnier, 102, of Syracuse, and formerly of
Tamarac, FL, passed away March 5, 2005, at Loretto Geriatric Center. She was
born in Norwich, NY, and was employed by the Addis Co. and she also worked at
Hubert Smith School. She was a member of the Firemen's Women's Auxiliary of
the Syracuse Fire Dept., the Mainlands Section IV Women's Club, and the Merry
Girls of Tamarac. She was predeceased by her husband Louis in 1955, her son
Robert in 1990, a grandson Lewis "Bud" in 1996, and her daughter-in-law
Marianne in 2003. She is survived by five grandchildren, Chris English of
Liverpool, Rita (Vince) Muscarella of Lehigh Acres, FL, Barbara Thompson of
Fairmount, John (Susan) Gaurnier of Baldwinsville, and Marianne "Mickie"
Gaurnier of Syracuse; seven great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday, March 11,
2005 at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville, and 10
a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Syracuse. Burial in Assumption Cemetery,
Syracuse. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Hotchkiss, Harriette W.   
March 8, 2005 Harriette W. Hotchkiss, 85, of Syracuse, died Tuesday. She was a
life resident of Syracuse, and was a retired secretary. She is survived by her
sister, Helen Hotchkiss, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held
Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Chapel of Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial
will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Edward J. Ryan &
Son
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Kelly-Dwyer, Deborah M.   
March 8, 2005 Deborah M. Kelly-Dwyer, 51, of Camillus, passed away peacefully
at her home. A native of Syracuse, Deborah graduated from Jamesville Dewitt
High School and later attended Syracuse University. She worked as a licensed
Real Estate Agentand was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Survivors: Her
husband, Kevin and son, Robert Dwyer of Camillus; her parents, Robert and Mary
Kelly of Manlius; sisters, Donna (Gary) Mazurkowitz of Manlius, Patricia Kelly
of Chandler, AZ, Robyn Kelly (Joseph) Biviano of Manlius, Kara (David)
Mapstone of Geneva, NY; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 9
a.m. at FARONE & SON and 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral
Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Leader, Girvan D.   
March 7, 2005 Girvan D. Leader, 21, of Syracuse, died Monday at Strong
Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Girvan is
survived by two daughters, Shayanne and Savonna; her fiancee, Shawn Fuller;
her mother, Karen (Tom) Nash; her father, Charles Corless; three brothers,
Matt, David and T.J.; a sister, Rebecca. Funeral services will be 7 p.m.
Thursday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home. Friends may call Thursday 5 to 7 p.m.
Burial Assumption Cemetery. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Lyons, David Allen   
March 7, 2005 David Allen Lyons, Tracy Dr., Skaneateles, died Monday, March 7,
at home after a long illness. David was born in Albany, NY, February 4, 1941
to Mary Sickinger Lyons and Maurice Andrew Lyons who predeceased him. He
attended St.John's Catholic School in Rensselaer, NY from kindergarten through
12th grade. He was a graduate of Ithaca College with a BS degree in accounting
and was elected Sr. Class President. He served in the US Army Reserves for 6
years. David spent over 30 years in the accounting profession as a CPA,
beginning his career with Ernst and Ernst, an international firm with an
office in Syracuse NY, and retiring from Bowen, Lyons, Pine Assoc. CPA's in
Auburn, NY, where he was a principal and managing partner for many years. He
then was owner of Rent a Wreck Car Rental's and York Self Storage, in Auburn.
David is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan; and his only son, David
Harper Lyons of Syracuse; two brothers, Donald and Robert (Ann) Lyons of
Rensselaer; a niece, nephew, several cousins, uncles, and aunts. He was
particularly fond of two aunts, Sr. Margaret Mary Lyons and Sr. Dorothy Lyons,
Burlington, VT. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Mary Docharty Gudell
who he said was an inspiration to him. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at
the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home and a Mass of Resurrection will be offered at
10 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Calling hours will be
Thursday 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St. In remembrance of
David, those that wish may make a contribution to St. Lucy's Parish, C/O Fr.
James Matthews, 425 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY 13201.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Massara, Anna D.   
Tuesday's obituary notice for Anna D. Massara who passed away on March 4, 2005
incorrectly listed the names of her brothers. She is survived by three
brothers, Michael, Philip and Vincent Massara. Arrangements by Dewitt Memorial
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Morman, Sharon Denise   
March 2, 2005 Sharon Denise Morman, 37, of 140 Hatch St., departed this life
Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, LaQuan
A. Davis; her mother, Elaine Hines-Morman; one sister, Nicole Morman; four
brothers, Jessie, Anthonyand Carl Morman all of Syracuse and Chris Morman of
Florida; several other relatives and friends. Services will be Friday 11 a.m.
at Brotherly Love Church of God in Christ, 1234 S. State St. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at Refuge Temple
Church of Syracuse, 1909 South Ave. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned
and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Nuffer-Davis, Kathleen   
March 7, 2005 Kathleen L. Nuffer-Davis, 54, of North Syracuse, died Monday at
Upstate Medical University. She was a 1972 graduate of St. Lawrence School of
Nursing and was employed 15 years at Upstate Medical University. She was a
volunteer for the CNY Lu-pus Foundation. She was predeceased by her husband,
R. Geoffrey Davis on January 1, 1999 and by her mother, Margaret Williams
Nuffer in 1961. Surviving are her parents, Gerald C. and Pauline M. Nuffer of
Adams; two sisters, Suzanne Balstra of Baldwinsville and Barbara Favreau of
LaFayette; two brothers, Michael Nuffer of Watertown and Edward Nuffer of
Niceville, Florida and several nieces, nephews and a great-niece. Services
will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home with spring burial in
Riverside Cemetery, Beaver Falls. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may
be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse 13057-0007 or
the SPCA, 5878 East Molloy Road, Mattydale 13211. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

O'Hora, Ellen E.   
Tuesday's obituary notice for Ellen E. O'Hora, of 115 Wall St., Auburn,
omitted a brother, Eugene (Marge) Gleason of Auburn. Arrangements by Nicpon
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Riccelli, Rita May (Bonn)   
March 5, 2005 Rita May (Bonn) Riccelli, age 76, of Syracuse, passed away
Saturday in Florida. She was born in Syracuse and worked in the office of
Nesci Produce for 15 years, retiring in 1992. Rita was a devoted homemaker and
devoted mother. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, and spending time with her
family. She was predeceased by the late Joseph Riccelli in 2000. She is
survived by a son, Joseph Riccelli of Brewerton; a daughter, Carol (Pat) Nesci
of Baldwinsville; six grandchildren, Richard Riccelli, Patrick Joseph Nesci,
Lucille (Dennis) Nicholson, Andrea Nesci, Alicia (Samer) Wazen and Rita
Riccelli; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Ann Marie DeSantis of Syracuse;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:45
a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Assumption Church.
Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours are Thursday
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse, NY.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY
13088 or to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., PO Box 7, East
Syracuse, NY 13057. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417
4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Sease, Gladys V.   
March 6, 2005 Gladys V. Sease, 83, of Syracuse, NY, was called home to the
Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at Rosewood Nursing Home. Born in Bamburg, South
Carolina, she resided in Syracuse for many years. She was a member of Hopps
Memori-al C.M.E. Church for 50 years. Surviving are two sons, Clarence and
Lawrence; one daughter, Sondra (George) Theus all of Syracuse; six
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a
host of cousins. Calling hours are Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with services
immediately following at Hopps Memorial C.M.E. Church. Edwin L. Cole Funeral
Home is in charge of services.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Shell, Stanley Edward   
March 6, 2005 Stanley Edward Shell, 92, over 50 year resident of Westvale,
died Sunday morning at Wesminster Village Pavilion in West Lafayette, IN. Born
in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was married to the late Helen Shell for 57
years. He worked as awelder for Carrier Corporation (now United Technologies)
for over 30 years. He was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church, and
after his retirement was active in its senior citizens group. For several
years he worked as a crossing guard for St. Charles School. After moving to
West Lafayette, IN in 2003, he joined the Church of the Blessed Sacrament
there. Survivors: a daughter, Linda S. Bergmann of West Lafayette, IN; a
sister, Ceil Szelewski, of Scranton, PA; and a grandson, Bernard M. Bergmann
IV, of Chicago, IL. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Tindall Funeral Home and
10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St.
Contributions may be made to Aurora of Central New York (assistance for the
blind), 518 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Shuhart, Viola C.   
March 7, 2005 Viola C. Greenfield Shuhart, age 96, of Springbrook Apts.,
Pulaski, went home to be with the Lord on Monday at Oswego Hospital. She was
born on January 24, 1909 in Palestine, TX, where she attended school. She
moved to Orwell in 1931, and married Harold Greenfield in 1931. He died on
October 25, 1980. She married Francis Shuhart, he died on August 28, 1995. She
was employed by General Electric in Syracuse for 13 1/2 years retiring May 1,
1969. Also employed by Oswego County Sanatorium in Orwell. Surviving are one
son, Beryle Greenfield and his wife, Irene of Orwell; six grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by one son, Gene Greenfield who died
3/25/98; and one granddaughter, Dawn Greenfield who died on 8/29/00. Funeral
services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52
Park St., Pulaski with Rev. Mark Hunsinger officiating. Spring burial will be
in Evergreen Cemetery, Orwell. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.
prior to the service. Donations may be made to Pine Meadows Wesleyan Church, 2
Gay Dr., Altmar, NY 13302.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Switzer, Walter L.
March 6, 2005 Walter L. Switzer, 79, of Syracuse, died Sunday at the Veterans
Hospital in Syracuse. He was a life resident of Syracuse. Walter was retired
from True Enterprise after many years. He also was a member of the NRA and an
Army WWII veteran in which he was wounded in France and received the Purple
Heart followed by an honorable discharge. Survived by a longtime companion of
29 years, Emma Lamson; a son, Kevin Lamson; five sisters, Louise Rosekrans
(Grant), Gertrude Petroffski, Edith Greene, Esther Holmquist, and Florence
Pugh; many nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by a sister, Anna
Orlick. Funeral services and burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Onondaga
Co. Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the
Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Krueger Funeral Home,
Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Gift Shop   Charities
Weed, William L.   
March 7, 2005 William L. Weed, 81, of 50 Pine Ridge Circle, North Syracuse,
NY, died Monday in the Community General Hospital, Syracuse, New York, after a
long illness. Born in Michigan, he was the son of Fred and Martha Weed. He was
employed by Crouse Hinds. Mr. Weed was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal,
Gertrude St., North Syracuse, NY 13212. Survived by his wife, June (Rambo)
Weed; one daughter, Joan Weed of North Syracuse, NY; and several nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home, Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rt. 11),
North Syracuse, NY. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the
funeral home. Interment will be Saturday in North Syracuse Cemetery, North
Syracuse. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The Guest Book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Worden, Donald E.   
March 3, 2005 Donald E. Worden, 77, of Cicero, passed away March 3, 2005. He
retired from Empire Blue Cross Insurance Co. in Syracuse. He owned and
operated Worden Employment Agency for many years. He was also a handwriting
expert who worked for many local businesses. He was a communicant of Sacred
Heart Church in Cicero. He founded the Hunt Club of Baldwinsville. Survivors
include his wife Marie; three daughters, Melissa Jordan of Pennsylvania, Mary
Louie of California, and Dina Fyffe of Syracuse; six stepchildren, Teresa
Pickard, Mary Quinn and Susan Patterson, all of Cicero, David Barnes, Michael
Barnes, and Jeffrey Barnes, all of Syracuse; 18 grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. Services: A memorial Mass will be held Saturday at 9:30
a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Cicero. Burial will be in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Harter Funeral Home, Brewerton, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.

Wratten, Stephane W.   
March 7, 2005 Stephane W. Wratten, 94, Phoenix, NY. Born in Rome, NY, resident
of Phoenix since 1945. She and her husband, Clyde were owners of Wratten's
Feed Store in Phoenix until the early 1970's. Stephane was a communicate of
St. Stephen'sChurch, Phoenix and a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church,
Rome and the Schroeppel Historical Society, Phoenix. She was predeceased by
her husband, Clyde S. Wratten in 1988; brothers, Frank and Joseph Witka.
Surviving are three nieces, Marcia Witka Alexander of Athens, TN; Susan Witka
of San Francisco, CA and Carole Witka of Denver, CO; two sisters-in-law,
Loretta Witka of Athens, TN and Doria Witka of Rome, NY; and a brother-in-law,
Milton Wratten of Deansboro. Services 9:45 a.m. Saturday,
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home and 10 a.m. St. Stephen's Church, both
in Phoenix. Spring burial Rome Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home, 431 Main St., Phoenix. Memorials may be made to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/9/2005.