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Abend, Bernice C.   
March 9, 2005 Bernice C. Abend, 92, formerly of Nedrow, died Wednesday at Van
Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was employed as an office manager
at Darling Ice Cream. She was a member of Pairs & Squares Dance Club, Lace
BallroomGroup, Onondaga Hill Seniors, Home Crafters and a communicant of St.
James Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl M. Abend in 1996.
Bernice is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia A. and John
Fiscoe of Clay; grandson, Jeffrey Fiscoe of Clay; several nieces and nephews,
including Rev. William Guckert of Brewerton. Services: Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., at
Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, and 9 a.m.
in St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Spring burial will be in
Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions: Van Duyn Home & Hospital, Pastoral Care, 5075 W. Seneca Tnpk.,
Syracuse, NY 13215. Please light a candle in memory of Bernice at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Alfonso Sr., Tony   
March 10, 2005 Tony Alfonso Sr., 76, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at
University Hospital. He retired from the Department of Public Works in 1976
and was a member of the Masonic Temple. Survivors: daughter, Mimi Davis (John)
Dates; step-daughter, Virginia White; son, Antonio Alfonso; brother, Rodell
Alfonso; mother-in-law, Wylene Bass; eight grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: Thursday, March 17, 6 p.m., at FARONE &
SON. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
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Allen, Stewart E.   
March 12, 2005 Stewart E. Allen, 65, of Scriba, died Saturday. He is survived
by his wife Mary (Wright) Allen and nieces and nephews. Services: Tuesday at
10 a.m. at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Visitation: Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the funeral home. Spring burial in Wolcott Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Badgley, Eleanor M.   
March 4, 2005 Eleanor M. Badgley, 89, formerly of Fayetteville, died Friday,
March 4, 2005, at Bedford Memorial Hospital in Virginia. Born in Elizabeth,
NJ, she lived in Chatham, NJ, for 45 years before moving to Fayetteville in
1981. She was an active mem-ber of the United Church of Fayetteville, where
she served on many committees. She was a member and past president of the PEO.
Survivors: two daughters, Phebe Lewan of Antrim, NH, and Susan Locke of
Huddleston, VA; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was
predeceased by her husband, LeRoy V. Badgley, on October 3, 2003, and her son,
LeRoy M. Badgley, on September 25, 1992. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Monday at
the United Church of Fayetteville. Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Chatham, NJ.
Contributions: The American Heart Association, Upstate NY Chapter, PO Box
3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Becker, Walter J.   
March 12, 2005 Walter J. Becker, 87 of Minetto, died Saturday. He is survived
by a daughter and three sons. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday from Dain-Cullinan
Funeral home and 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Calling
Hours: Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment in St. Peter's
Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Bednarski, Mary C.   
March 11, 2005 Mary C. Bednarski, 94, of Marcellus, died Friday, March 11,
2005. Born in Fulton to Antonia (Mijal) and Frank Piekielniak, Mary lived most
of her life in Marcellus. She was a member of and worked many years at
Tuscarora Golf Club. Mary was acommunicant of St. Francis Xavier Church,
Marcellus. Her husband Stanley P. died in 1988. Surviving are her children,
Carol Collins of Glenwood Landing, Long Island, and John R. Bednarski of
Marcellus; one sister, Eleanora Gilbert; one brother, Arthur Piekiel; three
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Calling
hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 East Main
Street, Marcellus. Services will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral
home, and a funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial
will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Marcellus
Fire Department, PO Box 186, Marcellus, NY, or MAVES, PO Box 186, Marcellus,
NY 13108. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Cantwell, Theresa M.   
March 10, 2005 Theresa M. Cantwell, 71, of Camillus, died Thursday at
University Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Vocational High
School and Beaux Arts Beauty School. Theresa lived in Camillus since 1957. She
was a hairdresser, retiring in 2002.She was also a communicant of St. Joseph's
Church. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, John D. Cantwell; daughters,
Nancy Cantwell of East Syracuse, Dana (Rusty) McClintock of Wilton, CT, and
Jacqueline (Paul) DeRose of Syracuse; sister, Helen (Paul) Kuriatnyk of
Syracuse; brother, Joseph (Sophie) Chilinski of Syracuse; grandchildren,
Madison, Hudson and Emmerson McClintock; sister-in-law, Judy McNamara of
Liverpool; and 11 nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, and at 10:30 a.m. in St.
Joseph's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call
Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Onondaga County
Veterans Memorial Cemetery. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Case Sr., Donald W.   
February 24, 2005 Donald W. Case Sr., 93, of Bonita Springs, FL, died
Thursday, February 24, 2005, at North Collier Hospital in Naples, FL. Mr. Case
moved to Florida from Syracuse 11 years ago. He owned and operated a grocery
store in Syracuse for many years. Mr. Case was a 40-year resident of DeWitt
and the son of the late Van H. Case and the late Florence (Suttus) Case and
husband to the late Marion Case. He is survived by his son, Donald W. Case of
Bonita Springs, FL. Services will be private. Arrangements are being handled
by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs,
FL.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Ciciarelli, Pat   
March 12, 2005 Pat Ciciarelli, 92, of Syracuse, died Saturday in James Square
Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a communicant of St. Peter's Church
and a member of its Senior Citizen Club. She graduated from Cathedral High
School and had been formerly employed by Key Bank for 11 years before retiring
in 1977. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ranieri; two brothers,
Salvatore Ciciarelli and Rev. Msgr. Victor Ciciarelli. Surviving are three
nieces: Mary Ann Abbott, Fulton; Ann (David) Puchir, Charlotte, NC; and
Barbara (Roger) Panebianco, Syracuse; a sister-in-law, Sue Ciciarelli,
Syracuse; several nieces, great-nieces and -nephews; great-great-nieces and
-nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday
in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial in
Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St.,
Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
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Dodrill, Joseph T.   
March 10, 2005 Joseph T. Dodrill, 76, of Port Byron, died Thursday at Auburn
Memorial Hospital. He was born in Cranberry, WV, where he was a miner and a
member of the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Miners. When living in
Syracuse, he was a machine operator for Crouse Hinds for over 30 years. He was
a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. Joe was predeceased by his wife
Amiee in 2004 and son Joseph in 1973. Survivors: five children: Debra Melfi of
Cato, Theresa Deacon of Syracuse, Patrick Dodrill of Owasco, Yvonne Dornes of
Port Byron and Jody Russell of Cato; three sisters: Violet Bailey of WV, Norma
Gonzalez of Cato and Erma Oram of Auburn; two brothers, Edward and William
Dodrill of WV; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be 6
p.m. Monday at Norris Funeral Home, 33 North St., Marcellus. Spring burial
will be in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. Calling hours will be from 4 to 6
p.m. Monday, prior to the service. Contributions: St. Jude's Children's
Hospital. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Driscoll, Michael J.   
March 11, 2005 Michael J. Driscoll, 64, of Saratoga Springs, died Friday.
Michael was born in Cazenovia and graduated from Cazenovia Central School in
1959 and from SUNY Morrisville. He was a communicant of St. James Church,
Cazenovia. At the time of his death, he was a quality control engineer for
Stieffel Laboratories, Oak Hill, NY. Survivors: daughter, Lisa of NC; brother,
Donald of Cazenovia; sister, Sheila Driscoll of Syracuse; niece, Ann Cox-Smith
of Syracuse; three nephews: Michael D. Cox of Syracuse, Robert J. Driscoll of
Marietta, GA, and Michael J. Driscoll of Washington, DC; several great-nieces
and great-nephews. Memorial Mass: Thursday, 9 a.m., in St. James Church,
Cazenovia. Spring burial in St. James Cemetery. No calling hours. The family
will greet friends following the Mass. Arrangements by Richard F. Ayer Funeral
Homes, Cazenovia, NY, 665-8101. Contributions: Cazenovia Public Library.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Eaton, Roberta Jones   
March 5, 2005 Robeta Jones Eaton, 74, of Knoxboro, NY, died Saturday, March 5,
2005. She was the widow of Lewis Eaton, who died in 2001. Survivors: three
daughters; three sons; two sisters; and other relatives. Services were held at
Fiore Funeral Home, Oneida, with the Rev. David W. Johnson, pastor of the
Vernon Baptist Church, officiating. Spring burial in Augusta Cemetery. Fiore
Funeral Home Inc 303 main Street Oneida, NY 13421 (315) 363-6100
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Edwards, Deborah A. "Debby"   
Edwards March 10, 2005 Deborah A. "Debby" Edwards, 51, of Fulton, passed away
Thursday March 10, 2005, at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. She was born in
Syracuse and graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, in 1972. Since
1987, Debby was em-ployed by Huhtamaki, where she worked various jobs,
including quality technician. She also attended Cayuga Community College for
classes to enhance her position within the Quality Department. She was
previously employed by Gene's Air Conditioning and KBC Discount Store. Debby
was a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #830, Fulton Moose Lodge #1280, Polish Home
of Fulton, the Recreation Club and a life member of V.F.W. Post 569 Ladies
Auxiliary. Debby was also a committee person with the C.N.Y. Ronald McDonald
House. She is survived by her sons, David (Stacy) Edwards Jr. and Daniel
(Melissa) Edwards, both of Fulton; mother, Betty DeGelorm of Fulton; sister,
Sandy Patrick of Fulton; brothers, Nick (Patti) DeGelorm of Fulton and Raymond
"Skip" (Bobbie Jo) Howe of Watertown; granddaughter, Hannah Edwards. Calling
hours are Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, March
15, 2005, at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Spring burial will be
in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Volney. In lieu of flowers the family has requested
that donations be made in Debby's memory to the Cody Volunteer Fire
Department, 155 County Route 55, Fulton, NY, 13069. Foster Funeral Home, Inc.
Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Favata, Marian C.   
March 11, 2005 Marian "Mimi" C. Favata, 76, of 1625 Black River Blvd., Rome,
NY, passed away March 11, 2005, in Rome Memorial Hospital.She was born
February 12, 1929, in Utica, a daughter of Frank and Rose Falzarine Cardamone,
and educated inUtica schools. Marian was united in marriage to Joseph D.
Favata on September 7, 1953, at St. Anthony's Church, Utica. She worked for
more than 20 years as a teacher assistant in the Rome City School District.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. Marian is survived by her
husband, Joseph; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Don Cole of
Baldwinsville and Maureen and William Butler of Baldwinsville; a son, Dominick
"Dick" J. Favata of Fairplay, CO; four sisters and two brothers-in-law,
Lillian and Costy Prestigiacomo, Barbara Santino, Frances and Joseph
Chambrone, and Judith Calhoun, all of Utica; a brother and sister-in-law,
Peter and JoAnn Cardamone of Daphne, AL; grandchildren: Kristy (Joshua) Ryan;
James and Joseph Favata; Decker, Adam and Lindsay Cole; and Brett and Layne
Butler; and many cherished nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. from Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, Rome,
and 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. Spring Interment: St. Mary's
Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home,
Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity
of one's choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Figliomeni, Josephine T.   
March 12, 2005 Josephine T. Passafiume Figliomeni, 84, of Mattydale, passed
away Saturday at Birchwood. Josephine was born in Palermo, Italy, and has been
a resident of the Syracuse area for 43 years. She retired in 1980 from Julius
Resnick PocketbookFactory and was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church. Her
husband, Antonio Cosimo, died in 1990. Survivors: her daughters, Theresa
(Antonio) D'Angelo of Florida and Mary Wagner of Cicero; sons, Rocco (Bonnie)
Figliomeni of Toronto, Canada; Vincent (Cathy) Figliomeni of North Syracuse;
and Joseph (Michelina) Figliomeni of Cicero; sisters, Mary Figliomeni and
Antonietta Stack, both of Albany; brothers, Joseph (Betty Ann) Passafiume of
Menands, NY, and John (Carmella) Passafiume of Albany; 12 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: Tuesday,
9:30 a.m., from FARONE & SON and 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church. Burial in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling Hours: Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 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 3/13/2005.

Fletcher, Richard L.   
March 10, 2005 Richard L. Fletcher, 61, a life resident of Baldwinsville, died
Thursday, March 10, 2005, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Survivors: his wife Gloria; three daughters, Shannon (Joseph) Hildreth of
Fulton and Kelly Fletcher andKimberly (Donald) Gill, both of Florida; three
sons, Jason Cardinal of Baldwinsville and Robert (Cynthia) Fletcher and Ronald
(Angela) Fletcher, both of Florida; his mother-in-law, Malveane Kirby of
Syracuse; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by
his daughter Jodie Lyn in 1980 and his son David Cardinal in 1988. Richard was
employed as a truck driver before his retirement. He was a volunteer with the
Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau and was a member of AA for the past 29 years,
where he devoted much of his time helping others. He was instrumental in
getting the lights for Lysander Park installed. Services: Tuesday at 10 a.m.
at Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery,
Baldwinsville, at the convenience of the family. Calling Hours: Monday from 4
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 29 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. In lieu
of flowers, please make contributions to Serenity Hall (AA), c/o Gloria
Fletcher, 45 Edgewood Drive, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Gates Funeral Home, Inc.
Compassionate Care
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Fraser, William Ray   
March 4, 2005 William Ray Fraser, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Syracuse,
NY, and Myrtle Beach, SC, passed March 4, 2005. Beloved husband of 61 years to
Louise A. Fraser; father of Bruce P. Fraser and his wife Wendy of Rockville,
MD, and Gayle L. Fraser of Stanford, CT; grandfather of Katherine and Andrew
Fraser; brother of Donald M. Fraser of Bakersfield, CA, and Jeane Maruska of
Couer d'Alene, ID. Service and interment private, held in Arlington Park
Cemetery in Greenfield, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made in his name to MSU Foundation, William Fraser Scholarship, P.O. Box
172750, Bozeman, MT 59717-2750. Montana State University at Bozeman was Mr.
Fraser's alma mater. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.
pumphreyfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Frederick, Rosalyn   
March 2, 2005 Rosalyn Frederick, 96, a longtime resident of Palm Beach,
Florida, died March 2 at The Oaks. Mrs. Frederick was predeceased by her
husband Philip Frederick in 1998. She earned a degree from the NY School of
Interior Design. She became in-terested in art and painting after her children
were grown and studied with Evelyn Eisgrau, Bea Kreloff and at the Art
Students League. Mrs. Frederick was a member of the Artists' And Writers'
Society of New York City. She was a prolific painter and exhibited in many art
venues. She was an original supporter of the National Museum of Women in the
Arts. Survived by a daughter, Malyne (Dr. Robert) Sagerman; a son, Martin
(Erica) Frederick; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Burial was in New Montefiore Cemetery on Long Island.
Contributions may be made to The Oaks at Menorah Park, 18 Arbor Way, DeWitt,
NY 13214, or Hospice and Palliative Care Associates of CNY, 990 Seventh North
St., Liverpool, NY 13088-6148, or National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250
NY Ave., Washington, DC 20001. birnbaum funeral service inc
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George, Gertrude Frances   
March 11, 2005 Gertrude Frances George, 84, of Syracuse died Friday at
University Hospital. Born in Fulton, she was a dedicated wife, mother,
grand-mother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is survived
by her husband, AlvinL. George, four sons: Robert (Carol) Terpening of
Syracuse, Richard (Sue) Terpening of Auburn, Kenneth Terpening of Syracuse and
Alan (MaryJo) George of Rochester; one daughter, Joan (Ray) Kimber of
Syracuse; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at New Comer
Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Spring burial will be in Mt. Adnah
Cemetery, Fulton. Friends are invited to call Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
funeral home, 705 North Main St. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association of CNY. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of
sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home
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Hand, Eugene Carl   
February 26, 2005 Eugene Carl Hand, born January 10, 1926, eternally passed to
God's Kingdom in peace while in the surroundings of his family in Orlando,
Florida on February 26, 2005. Survived by wife of 53 years, Sally; his
children, William (Amy),Robbin (Lisa), Kevin (Sally), Joy Scott (Lee); and 10
grandchildren. Eugene served in the U.S. Army and Navy, and was an active
participant in both Veteran's and Wartime Associations. Memorial services have
been arranged for family and friends to gather at St. Mary's Church, North
Main Street, Minoa, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2005. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests prayer and contributions to the American Heart
Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Hopper, Dorothy M.   
March 10, 2005 Dorothy M. Hopper, 89, of Syracuse, died Thursday at Van Duyn
Home & Hospital. She was born in Ogdensburg and moved to the Syracuse area in
1940. Dorothy was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and one of
the orig-inal members of the Senior Group. She wrote a weekly newsletter
article in the Radisson News. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Earl A.
Hopper in 1979. Survivors: two daughters, Ruth A. (James) Lauber of Solvay and
Rita L. (Robert) Edwards of Baldwinsville; a son, Robert E. (Shirley) Hopper
of West Monroe; two sisters, Pauline Williams of Syracuse and Jean Augliano of
Black River; two brothers, Robert Kiah of Clayton and Harold Kiah of N.
Syracuse; eight grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 State Route 31,
Baldwinsville. Spring burial in West Monroe Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7
p.m. Tuesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.
Contributions: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Building Fund. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Kapcha, Margaret   
March 11, 2005 Margaret Kapcha, of Canoga Road, Auburn, died Friday, March 11,
2005. She was a graduate of Union Springs High School and retired as chief
clerk for the Surrogate Court of Cayuga County. She was a member of St.
Nicholas Orthodox Church and served as treasurer for many years. Survivors:
sister, Sue (Paul) Smith, and brother, John (Sarah) Kapcha, all of Auburn;
several nieces and nephews, including Paul (Marge) Smith; great-nephew,
Michael Smith. Services: 9 a.m. Tuesday from Plis Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m.
in St. Nicholas Church. Burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Half Acre. Friends
may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 220 State St., Auburn.
Conributions: St. Nicholas Church PLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. AUBURN
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Karp, Pearl S.   
March 11, 2005 Pearl S. Karp, 90, died Friday, March 11, 2005, at Cunningham
Rehabilitation & Heath Center in Syracuse. She was a life resident of Syracuse
and was employed as an accounting clerk for Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Mrs.
Karp was predeceased by her husband Jack Karp in 1972. Survived by her son
Stephen (Barbara) Karp; and three grandchildren, Jonathan and Amy Karp, and
Kevin Byrne. Funeral services and burial were private. Burial was in Frumah
Packard Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Patients' Fund at Loretto,
700 E. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205. birnbaum funeral service inc
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Kearns, Patrick V.   
March 9, 2005 Patrick V. Kearns, 62, of Marcellus, passed away Wednesday
morning at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Pat graduated from
St. Anthony's of Padua High School in 1961 and attended DeVry Institute in
Chicago, IL. He re-tired after 32 years at Niagara Mohawk. Pat then owned and
operated Marcellus Products, Inc., a sand mining company, and kept busy
working on his properties. He enjoyed boating at his home on Otisco Lake and
spoiling his grandsons. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, the former
Margaret Morrell; his children: Timothy (Tammy) Kearns, Mark Kearns and Kelly
Kearns; grandsons: Devon, Dylan and Brendon Kearns; one brother, James
(Louise) Kearns; one sister, Mary (Peter) Byrne; many loving nieces and
nephews; and his loving dog Fozzie. Calling Hours: Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at Ryan
Funeral Home, 44 East Main Street, Marcellus. Memorial funeral Mass will be
Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. Burial will be
in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or Roswell Park
Alliance Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY
14240. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Kunzmann, Helen I.   
March 8, 2005 Helen Irene Kunzmann, 86, formerly of Craig Street and Churchill
Avenue, died on Tuesday at University Hospital. She was a former clerk for
Chappell's, Lincoln, and Edward's department stores. She was predeceased by
her husband, WilliamOtto Kunzmann. Survived by a daughter, Irene Tangye of
Orlando, FL; a son, William R. Kunzmann of Rochester; a brother, Raymond C.
Gascon of Maryland; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private
funeral services will be held on Monday at the Frasier-Shepardson Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St, Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

Lambert, Delmore   
March 3, 2005 Delmore Andrew Lambert, of Camillus, died of cancer at his
winter residence in Lakeland, FL. Born in Northfield, VT, on November 28,
1922, he was a World War II Navy veteran, where he served as an aerial gunner
and bombardier aboardseaplanes in the Atlantic. Later he was selected by ROTC
and served as a supply officer aboard attack transport ships and later as a
liaison for NATO SACLANT. He had a varied career after the military, settling
as a math teacher for 20 years in Liverpool. He is survived by his wife of 59
years, Florence Ashby Lambert; a daughter, Melodie Sharp; a son, Mark Lambert;
four grandchildren: Lara and Ryan Sharp, and Eric and Lawrence Lambert; two
brothers, Robert and Francis; and three sisters: Priscilla Henninger, Cynthia
Monette and Grace McGuirk. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at B.L.
Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Contributions,
in lieu of flowers, to National Alliance for Autism Research, 99 Wall Street,
Research Park, Princeton, NJ 08540 in his name. Please sign the guestbook at
www.BLBUSH.com. B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

McDougall, Helen M.   
March 11, 2005 Helen M. McDougall, 94, of Chittenango, died March 11, 2005.
She was predeceased by her husband Cyril McDougall in 2000. She is survived by
a stepson, Harold C. (Nancy) McDougall of Mooresville, NC; five
stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Dale W.
Stoughtenger of Hammond, NY Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Grant Boulevard, Syracuse. Fairchild & Meech Syracuse
Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/13/2005.

McKeen, William F.   
March 10, 2005 William F. McKeen, 76, of LaFayette, died Thursday at Community
General Hospital. Bill was born in Syracuse and was a life resident of Central
New York. He graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in 1946 and from LeMoyne
College in 1952.He was honored as a "Golden Dolphin" in 2002. He served during
World War II. Bill retired from General Electric in 1988, after 32 years of
service as a quality control engineer in the heavy military division. He was a
communicant of St. James Church in Syracuse and had also been a Knight of
Columbus. He was an avid golfer and had been a charter member of the Nedrow
Golf League for 53 years. He was a member of the Friday Morning Men's Senior
League at Orchard Vali and also a member of the G.E. Employees League at
Camillus Country Club for several years. Bill is survived by his wife of 51
years, Barbara Sayles McKeen; his sons, William M. of Mattydale and Michael J.
(Shelly) of Syracuse; daughter, Kathleen (Jon) Whipple of Chittenango;
brother, Charles (Ellen) of Fredericksburg, VA; sister, Susan (Richard) Likon
of Orlando, FL; granddaughters, Meghan McKeen, and Sarah and Lauren Whipple;
several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Shirley
McKeen. Funeral Services: Tuesday, 11 a.m., in St. James Church, 4845 S.
Salina St., Syracuse. Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends may call
Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina
Street, Syracuse. Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse,
NY 13208 or St. James School, 4837 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13205.
Please light a candle in memory of Bill at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg &
Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
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Murray, Margaret J.   
March 8, 2005 Margaret J. Murray, 87, of 1104 Westcott St., Syracuse, went
home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, at Crouse Hospital after a brief
illness. Born in Windber, PA, on March 30, 1917, Mrs. Murray moved with her
family, at an early age,to Pulaski, NY. After high school, she came to
Syracuse to study nursing. Following her marriage, she worked at
Brown-Lipe-Chapin until the birth of her children. Mrs. Murray was an active
member of Erwin United Methodist Church until her illness. A devoted mother
and homemaker, she enjoyed growing and arranging flowers and cooking for
friends and family. She was an excellent cook who often invited others to
share home-baked treats, particularly at Christmas time. Mrs. Murray was
predeceased by her husband, Lewis J. Murray, in 1959 and by two brothers and
one sister. Surviving are three sons: Robert J. (Kristen) Murray of Rochester,
NY, and Richard L. (Terry McBride) and William A. Murray, both of Syracuse;
five grandchildren: Nicholas and Jeremy Murray of Rochester and Jason, Melissa
and Kate-Lynn Murray of Syracuse. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 30,
from 3 to 5 p.m. at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home followed by a memorial service
at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorial
contributions may be made to Erwin First United Methodist Church, 920 Euclid
Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 or to the American Diabetes Association, 356 N.
Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206. To leave a note of condolence or for
directions to the funeral home, please visit www.burnsgarfield.com
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Musumeci, Lucy M.   
March 11, 2005 Lucy M. Musumeci, 85, of 623 Oneida St., Fulton, died in Seneca
Hill Manor. She was born in New York City, the daughter of the late Joseph and
Ada Cavallaro. Mrs. Musumeci was a communicant of Immaculate Conception
Church. She was active in the Fulton Women Chorus and was in a variety of
plays. Mrs. Musumeci was predeceased by her husband Russ Musumeci in 1983;
daughter JoAnn Johnson in 1974; brother Sandy Cavallaro; and sister Barbara
Dagata. She is survived by three sons: Ben Musumeci, Joseph (Karin) Musumeci
and John (Rose) Musumeci, all of Fulton; daughter, Gay Musumeci, and sister,
Mille Yager, both of Fulton; brother, Frank Cavallaro of VA; grandchildren:
David and Russ Johnson, and Lucy Hawthorne, whom she raised after her daughter
passed away, and 13 other grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Sugar Funeral Home
Inc. and 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Spring burial will be in St.
Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral
home, 224 West Second Street, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to Immaculate Conception Church, Fulton, or Seneca Hill Manor.
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Pickens, Heidi L.   
March 9, 2005 Heidi L. Summerford Pickens, 46, of Rochester, passed away
peacefully Wednesday at her sister's home in Syracuse. Heidi worked for
Hurley's Cleaning Service. She was a minister at St. Paul's Holiness Church in
Rochester and a faithful jailoutreach volunteer at several correctional
facilities. She is predeceased by her father, William G. Scott Jr. Survivors:
her husband, Archie Pickens; two daughters, Kizzie Lee and Rashanda
Montgomery, both of Rochester; one son, Jibril Newman of Rochester; her
mother, Ann Fielder of Syracuse; sisters, Dorothy Allen of Rochester, Mary Ann
Johnson, Edna (John) Knight and Louise Scott, all of Syracuse; brothers,
William (Cassandra) Scott III of Boyce, Louisiana; Paul L. Fielder of
Rochester; and Steven (Sue) Fielder of Liverpool; seven grandchildren; a very
special niece and nephew, Isophine Butts and Robert L. Jones, both of
Syracuse; and a host of special family members and friends. Funeral Services:
Monday, 1 p.m., at Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 4133 Midland Ave.,
Syracuse. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling Hours: Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m., at
FARONE & SON. Contributions to Heidi's fund can be made to Edna Knight, 102
Doll Pkwy., Syracuse, NY 13214. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK
ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
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Roddy, James A. "Jim"   
March 10, 2005 James A. "Jim" Roddy, 69, of Brighton Towers, Syracuse,
departed his family and friends of this world, for the next, on March 10,
2005. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he came to live with an uncle in Syracuse
(because the drinking age was lower inNY) and stayed. He supported his family
by cleaning carpets, tending bar, driving a taxi and working 34 years for the
U.S. Postal Service. He was active in the American Postal Workers Union in
several capacities, including Community Relations Director, as well as a
delegate to the Greater Labor Council of CNY. He delighted in gardening,
cooking, painting, playing cards, travel, practical jokes and spending time at
the family camp on Oneida Lake. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years,
Sally Gellert Roddy, in 1999 and two brothers, Martin "Bud" and Jack Roddy.
Survivors include his children: Kathleen Stephens, Mary (Michael) McKee, Kevin
(fiancee, Ginny Wojdyla) Roddy, Kieran (Patti) Roddy, Thomas (Kim) Roddy and
Anna Roddy; his second wife, Alice Martino Roddy; grandchildren: Sean and
Caitlin McKee, Ian and Andrew Roddy, Kelan and Michael Roddy, and Lillian
Roddy; sister-in-law, Mary Roddy; brother-in-law, Robert (Ginger) Gellert;
special friends, Dominic Palmieri and Lillian Harter; and several nieces and
nephews. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at
his beloved parish church, Our Lady of Solace, 516 Salt Springs Rd., Syracuse.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Our
Lady of Solace, with Rev. William Jones as celebrant. Burial will be at his
"retirement property" in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. McKee Memorial Chapel,
Waverly, NY, has arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Jim may be honored and
remembered with donations to the Human Development Fund, Our Lady of Solace
Church, 516 Salt Springs Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224.
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Shaheen, Edith "Angie"   
March 12, 2005 Edith "Angie" Landolfi Shaheen, 73, of Fayetteville, passed
away Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Utica and was a
psychiatric nursing supervisor at the VA Hospital in Syracuse. Angie was a
respected antique collector and dealer. Sherestored historic homes and was
responsible for the restoration of the L.P. Noble House, 305 E. Genesee St.,
Fayetteville, which was placed on the National Historic Register. She was a
communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville. Angie was a
loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors: her husband of 49 years,
George; five sons, Mark of Fayetteville, Damon of New York City, Brian of
Fayetteville, Scott of Chicago, IL, and George of Manlius; four grandchildren,
Sarah, Anna, Alexander and Sadie; a niece and nephew, David and Judy Jones.
Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at
Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Utica.
Calling hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 8171
Cazenovia Rd., Manlius. Contributions: The Rescue Mission, POB 11122,
Syracuse, NY 13218 NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
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Tassone Jr., Joseph D.   
March 11, 2005 Joseph D. Tassone Jr., 59, of 8700 Whitelaw Road West,
Canastota, died Friday at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, following a lengthy
illness. He was born on December 7, 1945, in Syracuse, the son of Joseph D.
Sr. and Rose Lozipone Tassone.He had worked for Local Union 545 Operating
Engineers of Syracuse. Joe was predeceased by his first wife, Mary M. Kimball.
He later married Ellen Scott Sganga. Survivors: his wife, Ellen Tassone; a son
and daughter-in-law, Richard and Tammy Tassone of Canastota; a daughter and
son-in-law, Kimberly and Curtis Tracy of Canastota; his second daughter, Lisa
Sganga, and her fiance, Thomas J. Leo of Kirkville; three sisters and a
brother-in-law, Rosemary Wagoner of Chittenango, Nancy DelConte of N.
Syracuse, and Marie and Edward Carlson of Virginia Beach, VA; a brother and
sister-in-law, Vincent and Betty Tassone of Florida; six grandchildren:
Brooke, Tyler, Kyle, Hunter, Mary Margaret, and Julia. Joe is also survived by
William and Margaret Kimball of Canastota, parents of his first wife Mary.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at J. Homer Ball Funeral Home,
Inc., Canastota. Burial: Oneida Lake Cemetery, Messenger's Bay. Calling Hours:
Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 201 James Street,
Canastota. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, CNY Region, 356 N.
Midler Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13206. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota
697-2294
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Torrance, Anne W.   
March 11, 2005 Anne W. Torrance, 89, died Friday at Upstate Medical
University. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, UK, she had lived in Fayetteville
since 1986. Mrs. Torrance had worked for New York Telephone Co. and had been a
homemaker. She was also a volunteer for Westchester Medical Center and an
active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson, NY, before
moving to Fayetteville. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Collins of NC; a
son, Donald of Fayetteville; grandchildren: Christopher and Craig Collins, and
Jessie Torrance; great-grandchildren, Brantley and Courtney Collins; a sister,
Jessie Cohen of New York; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Her husband
Arch died in 1990. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton,
MA 01061-0515 or at www.macular.org or to National Mental Health Association,
Gift Office, PO Box 16810, Alexandria, VA 22302-0810 or at www.nmha.org.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL
HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse.
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Tuff, Michael James   
March 11, 2005 Michael James Tuff, 85, of Syracuse, died Friday, March 11,
2005, at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse. Born in Marcellus, he worked as a
truck driver for Merchants Parcel Service for 23 years and retired from the
town of Onondaga Highway Department in 1981. Survivors include his wife of 56
years, Josephine; four daughters: Loraine Tuff, Sandy Passenau, Marlene Case
and Lynne Searle; five sons: Michael J., Charles D., Richard, Ernest and
Peter; one sister, Charlotte Sperling; one brother, Francis; many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be today, Sunday,
March 13, 2005, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Butler-Badman Funeral Home Inc., 4504 W.
Seneca Turnpike (Rte. 175), Syracuse. The funeral service will be Monday,
March 14, 2005, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private at
Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Contributions may be made to VA Medical
Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syr., NY 13210 or St. Michael's Church, 4783 W.
Seneca Tnpk., Syracuse, NY 13215.
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Tulloch, Arthur Thomas   
March 7, 2005 Arthur Thomas Tulloch, 45, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2005,
following a battle with cancer. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, he was
born in Syracuse, NY. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick
Tulloch, and is survived by his mother, Marie Tulloch; sisters, Beth Fasano
and Kathy Tulloch of Albuquerque, NM; Christine Kahn of Holland, PA; and
Kimberly Guinnip of Auburn, NY; his brother, Alan Reynolds of Santa Monica,
CA. A graduate of UNM, following the receipt of his bachelor's degree, he
pursued his medical degree at UNM. A memorial celebration will be held on
Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Beth
and Christopher Fasano, for all who wish to celebrate his life. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that donations be made to UNMH Hospice:
University Hospice, 1650 University NE Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW, ABQ., NM 87107.
505-343-8008
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Wolford Sr., John Carlton   
March 11, 2005 John "Carl" Wolford Sr., 81, of East Syracuse, died Friday at
Sunnyside Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Eastwood and later
moved to Bridgeport and attended Minoa High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran
and served in the ETO during World War II. He was owner of Sun Ray Heating
Service for 10 years. He retired from the East Syracuse-Minoa School District
as superintendent of buildings and grounds after 30 years of service. John was
a 50-plus-year member of E. Syracuse and N. Syracuse Masonic Memorial Lodge
and Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Syracuse. He was predeceased by a
brother Frederick. Survivors: his wife of 61 years, the former Loretta
Leonard; three sons: David (Janis), Paul (Patti) and John Jr. (Colleen); two
daughters, Dawn Barnes (her husband Charles is deceased) and Patricia (Eugene)
Blum; two sisters, Arlene Bobenhausen and Frances Cole; 14 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 1
p.m. Tuesday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home. Burial in White Chapel Memory
Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home,
7191 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville. Contributions: The East Syracuse-Minoa
Walt Bazdylo Scholarship Fund or the Masonic Scholarship Fund, Memorial Lodge
#6048, F.&A.M., North Syracuse. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
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Wroblewski Sr., Anthony T.   
March 10, 2005 Anthony T. Wroblewski Sr., 86, of 206 Wright Ave., Mattydale,
died Thursday at the Sunnyside Nursing Home in East Syracuse. Born in
Syracuse, he was a life resident of the Syracuse and Mattydale areas. He was
employed by Sal's Masonry for many years, retiring from Laborers Local #333 in
Syracuse. He was a member of St. Margaret's Church in Mattydale. Mr.
Wroblewski was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving with the Quartermaster
Corps in five overseas campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge. He was a
member of the General Pulaski American Legion Post and the Baldwinsville Loyal
Order of the Moose. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Virginia L.
"June" Madrid Wroblewski, who died November 22, 2004. Surviving are three
sons, Louis W. "Topper" (Kathie) and Anthony T. "Tony" Jr. (Kathy), both of
Chittenango, and Michael A. of Palm Springs, CA; a sister, Maryanne Richards
of Syracuse; four grandchildren, T.J., Tracie, Tony and Jeremy; five
great-grandchildren, Taylor, Marti, Jordan, Tristen and Aiden; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at G.F. Zimmer
Funeral Home, Chittenango. Burial with military honors will be in Oakwood
Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
home, 702 Legion Drive. Contributions may be made to the Cure Autism Now
Foundation, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036-4234. G.F. ZIMMER F.H.
CHITTENANGO 687-3366
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Young, Marie E.   
March 10, 2005 Marie E. Young, 89, of Kirsch Dr., Mattydale, passed away March
10 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Marie was born in Whitehall, NY, the daughter of
the late John and Emma Ames. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 1933
and married E. Vernon Young. The family moved from Whitehall and settled in
Baldwinsville, residing there for more than 40 years. Marie was predeceased by
her husband, E. Vernon, and sons, William and James Robert. Surviving are her
six sons: Edward (Sheleigh) of Columbia, SC; Reverend Francis P. Young of
Mattydale; Timothy (Sandi) of Harrisburg, PA; Peter (Donna) of Silver Spring,
MD; Paul (Rosemary) of Sherburne, NY; and Mark (Stephanie) of Liverpool; three
daughters: Marie Zapf (Robert) of New Paltz, NY; Anne (companion Joseph
Heflin) of Mattydale; and Clare Root (Stanley) of Easley, SC. She is also
survived by her daughters-in-law, Diane and Vaughn; 20 grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 2,
2005, at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church in Mattydale. The family will
receive guests after the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Marie Ames Young Scholarship Fund, c/o Whitehall High School, Whitehall,
NY 12887 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. Falardeau Funeral
Home FalardeauFH.com
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