OBITS: The Post-Standard 14 Mar 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Abdo, Tatica "Tica"   
March 13, 2005 Tatica "Tica" Abdo, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at her
home after a brief illness. She was a resident of Syracuse for the past 55
years and a member of St. Elias Orthodox Church and its Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs.
Abdo was employed at Casual Cor-ner for 17 years and the Carrier Corporation.
Her husband George died in 1973. Survivors: daughters, Wanda Tonjes of
Virginia and Corinne Whitworth of Maryland; son, W. John Abdo of Manlius;
brother, Sami Tawil of Liverpool; sister, Juliet Farah of Syracuse; eight
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: Wednesday, 10:15
a.m., at FARONE & SON and 11 a.m. in St. Elias Orthodox Church. Burial in
Oakwood Cemetery. Calling Hours: Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Contributions: St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation of CNY. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Besanson, George W.   
March 12, 2005 George W. Besanson, 59, of Pulaski, died Saturday. Born August
22, 1945, in Syracuse, he was the son of Allen and Anna Stajk Besanson. He was
a 1964 graduate of North Syracuse High School. He worked at Salco, Syracuse,
then AMSA Armored Car Service. For 10 years he worked for the Town of Richland
Highway Department. He married Patricia A. Vextor on June 17, 1972. Survived
by his wife, Patricia A. of Pulaski; son, Christopher W. of Mattydale;
daughter, Rae Lynn Barber of Pulaski; grandson, Seth Barber; granddaughter,
Paige Barber; mother, Anna Besanson of Mattydale; mother-in-law, Anne Vextor
of Pulaski; brothers, Charles (Mary) of Central Square, Arthur (Eva) of Cicero
and Robert (Theresa) of Central Square; nieces and nephews. His father Allen
died in 1977. Calling Hours: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Foster Hax
Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Donations: Ringgold Fire
Dept. or American Heart Assn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Butler, Harold E.   
March 12, 2005 Harold E. Butler, 93, formerly of Sylvan St., Elbridge, died
Saturday in the Syracuse Home following a long illness. Born in Jordan, he was
a life resident of the Jordan-Elbridge community. Mr. Butler was a 1929
graduate of Jordan High School. His wife of 59 years, the former Hilda
MacDonald, died in 2000. He was the owner of the Butler Insurance Agency in
Jordan. Mr. Butler was an Army veteran of W.W. II He was a member of the
Jordan American Legion Post 1127 and the Auburn VFW Post 197. He was a
communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Jordan. Mr. Butler was a member and
former chaplain of the Jordan Lodge #386 F&AM. He was a founding member of the
Jordan Old Boys. He is survived by his friends and neighbors. Graveside
services will be in Plainville Cemetery in the spring. There are no calling
hours. Contributions may be made to the Jordan Lodge #386 Memorial Fund, P.O.
Box 363, Jordan 13080 or the Elbridge Fire Dept. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Jordan
689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Carneim, Sergei   
March 12, 2005 Sergei Carneim (ne Frank W.), 82, of E. Syracuse, died Saturday
at home after a long illness. Born in Bonn, Germany, he worked as a photo
engraver and surveyor before coming to the United States in 1963. He became a
U.S. citizen in 1968 andmoved to East Syracuse in 1973. He was a project
coordinator with Carrier Corp. for 13 years, retiring in 1981. Sergei was a
member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church. Survivors: his wife of 38 years,
Erika Holzner Carneim; his son, Robert David (Tammy) Carneim of Clinton, TN;
and his sister, Sofie Stadel of Germany. Calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15, at Forani & Cline Funeral Home, 206 Kinne St., East
Syracuse. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, in St. Mary's Russian
Orthodox Church on Tecumseh Road. Burial in White Chapel Gardens, DeWitt.
Contributions: Hospice Foundation, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Cox, Robert G.   
February 24, 2005 Robert G. Cox, 85, of Belleair Beach, FL, formerly of
Fayetteville, NY, died February 24, 2005. Dr. Cox was former Vice Dean of the
Wharton School at the University of Pennsyvlania, Dean of the School of
Management at Syracuse Uni-versity, president of Lincoln Bank Central in
Syracuse and, most recently, Dean of the College of Business at the University
of South Florida in Tampa. Dean Cox was predeceased by his wife Amelita and is
survived by two sons, Robert and Stephen, and a daughter, Janet Cox Mann
(Gregory) of Fayetteville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Those
with local ties are Geoffrey, Alison and Kathryn Mann and Jackson Adams Mann.
A memorial service was held March 3, 2005, at Church of the Isles, Indian
Rocks Beach, FL. Contributions: Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast,
300 East Bay Dr., Largo, FL 33770.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

DeSantis, John   
March 13, 2005 John DeSantis, 81, of East Syracuse, passed away peacefully in
his sleep at home on Sunday after a brief illness. He was a life resident of
the Syracuse area and was a WWII US Coast Guard veteran. Mr. DeSantis was a
grocer for over 40 years andwas co-owner of Burnet Midstate Market in
Eastwood. John enjoyed traveling, cooking, dancing and was perhaps most known
for his sense of humor. He was also a member of the Royal Order of the Moose.
Survivors: his loving wife of 51 years, Rose Fratianni DeSantis; sons, John
(Angela) of DeWitt, James (Denise) of Cicero and Dan (Amanda) of Pennsylvania;
daughter, Jean DeSantis of East Syracuse; four grandchildren: John, Stefanie,
James and Jenna; brother, Joseph (Irene) DeSantis; sisters, Susan Ficarro and
Mollie Tucci; several nieces and nephews. Services: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., from
FARONE & SON and 9:15 a.m. in Holy Cross Church. Burial in St. Mary's
Cemetery. Calling Hours: Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Contributions: Hospice of CNY. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST.
Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

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 brother, Carl E. Fletcher of Cicero;
his mother-in-law, Malveane Kirby of Syracuse; 11 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Jodie Lyn Fletcher 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
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Kerswell, Wilbur "Jim"   
March 13, 2005 Wilbur "Jim" Kerswell, 74, of Camillus, died Sunday at home.
Born in Niagara Falls, he and his family moved to Utica in 1962. They have
lived in Camillus since 1966. Jim was employed by Niagara Mohawk for 40 years,
retiring as office manager. He was an Air Force veteran. Jim was a member of
Camillus Country Club, Tuscarora Country Club and the Camillus Elks. Surviving
are his wife of 53 years, the former Audrey Mary Taylor; daughter, Kyle (Tom)
Bova of Camillus; sons, Mark (Peggy) Kerswell of Woodbury, MN, and Kevin
Kerswell of Baldwinsville; grandchildren, Tara Joyner of Murrels Inlet, SC;
Bryan Kerswell of Woodbury, MN; and James and Jon Bova, both of Camillus.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W.
Genesee St., Camillus, Rev. Craig R. Swan officiating. Friends may call
Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Warners. Contributions may be made to Fairmount Community Library,
406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219 or to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons
St., P.O. Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Ketaily, Wanda C. Jones Frank   
Frank Ketaily March 12, 2005 Wanda C. Jones Frank Ketaily, 73, of North
Syracuse, died Saturday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Erieville, NY, she was
raised in Georgetown, NY, and was valedictorian of her class. She retired from
P&C Foods and later lived in Seminole, FL,for 21 years, where she ran her
jewelry store. She is predeceased by her parents, Alden Jones and Eleanor
Lynch Jones, and two brothers, Owen and Dexter Jones. She is survived by her
husband, Nayzear; four children: Arthur B. Frank III of Nichols, NY; Jeffrey
O. Frank of Constantia, NY; Deborah Hudson of North Syracuse, NY; and Beverly
Dantes of Baldwinsville, NY; three stepchildren: Gary Ketaily of Colorado,
Nick Ketaily of Marcellus, NY, and Karen Cummings of Liverpool, NY; six
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at
10 a.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Burial will be in
North Syracuse Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4
to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 705 North Main St. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Lambrych, Philomena   
March 13, 2005 Philomena Lambrych, 87, of Syracuse, died on Sunday at James
Square. She had retired from Community General Hospital, was a communicant of
Transfiguration Church, a member of the Mothers' Club and Altar and Rosary
Society. Survived byher husband Zygmund J.; sons: Ronald of Syracuse, Paul of
Dewitt; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services are
Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m.
in Transfiguration Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling
hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111 James Street.
Contributions may be made to Transfiguration Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Majlaton, Issa Salim   
March 13, 2005 Issa Salim Majlaton, 71, went peacefully to be with the Lord on
Sunday, March 13, 2005. Issa served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably
discharged. He was a businessman who owned several grovery stores until he
retired due to ill health. He was loved by all and touched the lives of those
who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Salim Majlaton, and his
mother, Hanneh Majlaton. Issa is survived by his wife, Yvonne, and their
children: sons Sam and wife Natalie of Syracuse, NY, and Naji of Raleigh, NC,
and daughter Mona of Syracuse, NY. He is also survived by sisters Afifeh
Tadros, Alexandra Farwagi, Angela Hatem and Elvira Bajjaly of Syracuse, NY,
and brothers George of Lanham, MD, and Elias of Syracuse, NY. Visitation will
take place Tuesday, March 15, at Renaissance Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m.
with a rosary service at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be Wednesday, March
16, at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2718 Overbrook Dr.,
Raleigh. Interment at Montlawn Memorial Gardens. Mercy dinner to take place at
the Majlaton residence following the services. Arrangements entrusted to
Renaissance Funeral Home of Raleigh, 7615 Six Forks Road, 919-866-1866.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Nash, Tia Maran   
March 10, 2005 Tia Maran Nash, 23, of Ormond Beach, FL, died tragically on
Thursday, March 10, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tia was
born on February 16, 1982, in Syracuse and moved to Florida in 1994. She was a
graduate of SeabreezeHigh School. A loving and devoted mother, Tia cherished
her son David Scott Albertson, who was the love and joy of her and her loving
companion Chris Albertson's life. Left to cherish her memories are her family
and friends who will deeply miss her. She is survived by her parents Debbie
(Santimaw) Nash and Scott Wafer; her father, Mark Nash of Brewerton, NY; her
sister, Trista Nash, and two brothers, Bobby Jr. and Brendan Wafer, all of
Ormond Beach; her maternal grandparents, Marion and Gary Santimaw; her
paternal grandparents, Howie and Jan Nash, and Dorothy Wafer; her uncles:
Michael, David, Gary, Jeffrey, Randy, Ricky, Brad, Kevin, George and Daniel;
her two aunts, Sharon and Sandy; and many friends. Funeral services will be
Friday, March 18, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Lohman Ormond Funeral Home.
Interment will immediately follow at Daytona Memorial Park. Her family will
receive friends on Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17, from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. each day. Memorial donations may be made to Tia's son's educational
fund, c/o Colonial Bank, 900 Village Trail, Port Orange, FL 32127. Condolences
may be made via the family guest book at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Ormond Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Parnell, Catherine   
March 11, 2005 Catherine Parnell, 91, of Fairmount, died Friday at Francis
House. She was born in Syracuse and employed by E.W. Edwards. She was a
communicant of Holy Family Church. Catherine was predeceased by her husband
Robert in 2002. She is sur-vived by two daughters, Claudia (Ed) Emlaw of
Mentor, OH, and Nancy Parnell of Alexandria, VA; five grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; andmany wonderful friends, including Meda Kenty and Angie
DiDomenico. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Whelan Bros.
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial: Resurrection Chapel
Mausoleum of St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8
p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. Contributions may be
made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Whelan Bros.
Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Pfundheller, Dorothy A.   
March 12, 2005 Dorothy A. Pfundheller, 84, of Syracuse, died Saturday at
Loretto. She previously worked as a dental hygienist. She was a member of
Fanwood Presbyterian Church in Fanwood, NJ, and a former member of St. Paul's
United Methodist Church in Syracuse. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl
J., and her son Robert. Surviving are her son Greg Pfundheller of Fanwood, NJ;
a sister, Connie Sacco of Liverpool; four grandchildren: Austin, Tyler,
Shannon and Shelby Pfundheller, all of Fanwood, NJ; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral
Home, Inc., Syracuse. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends may
call from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina St.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W.
Kirkpatrick St., 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 3/14/2005.

Purcell, Mary Leona O'Neill   
March 13, 2005 Mary Leona O'Neill Purcell, 73, died Sunday at St. Joseph's
Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Syracuse and grew up in the
"Skunk City" area. She was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School and
Powelson Business Institute. Mary retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 27
years of service in the admitting office. She was a volunteer for Hospice and
a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church for 50 years. Mary was a
Eucharistic minister at St. Charles and at Van Duyn. She was a faithful
servant of the Eucharistic Adoration at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary and
was a devoted member of the local Divine Will Study Group. She was predeceased
by her husband, Edward F. Purcell, and her daughter, Patricia Purcell Dzierwa.
She is survived by five daughters: Peggy Reynolds of Syracuse, Kathy Fothman
of FL, Helen Smith of Rochester, and Mary Schlie and Lorry Scudo, both of
Syracuse; four sons: Eddie of Syracuse, John of FL, Matt of Syracuse and Tim
of NJ; granddaughter/daughter, Danielle Dzierwa Winters; a sister, Sr. Eamon
O'Neill of Scranton, PA; a brother, William O'Neill of Mountain Top, PA; 17
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:15
a.m. Wednesday from Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Charles
Borromeo Church. Interment in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at
Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 West Genesee Street, Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Upstate NY,
3532 James St., Syracuse, NY 13206. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Schlicke, Steven M.   
March 11, 2005 Steven M. Schlicke, 48, of Boston, formerly of Syracuse, died
Friday at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston. He lived in Syracuse for
many years and worked as an accountant for Agway Petroleum Company. He leaves
a daughter, Allison Schlicke of Syracuse; his father, Robert Schlicke of
Phillipston, MA; two brothers, Donald of Phillipston and Kevin of Hopkinton,
MA; two sisters, Susan Ziates of Middletown, PA, and Cindy Coppolino, Oakham,
MA. Services will be Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Higgins-O'Connor
Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol, MA. Calling Hours: Tuesday, March 15, from
6 to 8 p.m. For more information contact us at
www.higginsoconnorfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Spagnola, Madeline   
March 10, 2005 Madeline (Pfeiffer) Spagnola, 95, of Darlington Rd., Syracuse,
died Thursday at James Square Nursing Home. A life resident of Syracuse, she
graduated from Powlson Business Institute and worked 39 years at the Onondaga
County Department of Social Services, where she was supervisor of the burial
division. She was a longtime member of Assumption Church. Madeline traveled to
several major cities in Europe and visited every state in the U.S. except
Oregon. She was also a devoted Syracuse University basketball fan. The family
wishes to thank the staff at the Hearth and James Square for the care she
received while she lived there. Her husband, Alex Spagnola, predeceased her in
1989. She was the only living member of a family of three sisters and two
brothers: Katherine Scherr, Agnes Kugler and Anna Abt, and Peter and John
Pfeiffer. Surviving are three nieces: Shirley Rosso of Bradenton, FL; Marilyn
Kugler of Minoa; and Joan Nash of Liverpool; two nephews, Raymond Kugler of
North Syracuse and Robert Pfeiffer of Cleveland, NY; several great-nieces and
-nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 9 a.m.
at the Grotto of Assumption Church, 812 N. Salina St., Syracuse, with burial
in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005,
from 4 to 8 p.m. at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Donations
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St.,
Syracuse, NY 13204. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

Taylor, Marie D.   
March 13, 2005 Marie D. Taylor, 85, of Oswego, died Sunday at home. Survived
by one son, Larry (Shari) Taylor; three grandchildren: Lauren, Chelsea and
Cassidy. Calling Hours: Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.
Services and burial will be in McKees Rocks, PA, Friday and Saturday. Please
visit www.daincullinan.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.

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, and son-in-law,
Hank, of North Carolina; a son, Donald, and daughter-in-law, Annette, of
Fayetteville; grandchildren: Christopher and Craig Collins, and Jessie
Torrance; great-grandchildren, Brantley and Courtney Collins, and Even and
Yossi 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.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to American Macular Degeneration
Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515, www.macular.org, or to the
National Mental Health Association. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jan
Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price
abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/14/2005.