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Aiken, Eula   
March 13, 2005 The roll was called and Eula Aiken answered to her name on
March 13, 2005, at 12:44 p.m. at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. Eula
Aiken was born March 27, 1927, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Jim and Ellen
McGhee Wil-liams. Eula confessed Christ at an early age and joined New Bethel
A.M.E. Church in Columbus. Upon leaving Columbus, Georgia, still keeping her
faith, she joined Hopps Memorial Church where she faithfully worshipped. She
was united in the bonds of matrimony to Alfred Aiken (deceased). From this
union came one son, Alfred Keith Aiken (Janice). Eula was previously married
to Frank Clayton (deceased) and was blessed with two sons, Willie Herman
Clayton of Waynesburg, PA, and Willie Frank Clayton Jr. of Syracuse, New York,
and a grandchild, Sameerah Aiken, whom she raised. Eula leaves to cherish many
memories of her remaining loving family, her lifelong partner and friend, Tony
Barnum; two brothers, Mr. Joseph Williams and Mr. Ernest Williams of Columbus,
Georgia; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many loving nieces,
nephews, and friends. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tucker
Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave. Calling hours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
prior to the service. Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Biviano, Ellen Solan   
March 14, 2005 Ellen Solan Biviano passed peacefully Monday at Community
Hospital. Ellen was a parishioner of St. Brigid's Church. Surviving are
husband Thomas Biviano; four sons, John (Judy), Michael (Nina), Mark (Julie)
and Kevin (Kelly) Biviano; one daughter, Christine Beradi-Barletta (Edward
Agrasto); two brothers, Patrick (Carol) Solan and Sean (Lynda) Solan; four
sisters, May (Patrick) Boylan, Carmel (John) Rottkamp, Nora Solan and Alice
(Gus) Johnston; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter
Valarie Butler. Services are 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.,
and 9 a.m. in St. Brigid's Church. Burial is in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling
hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at 3180 Bellevue Ave. Edward J. Ryan & Son,
Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Carson, Chet   
March 14, 2005 Chet Carson, of Sky Valley, GA passed away at his home on
Monday, March 14, 2005. His mother, Pearl Masco Carson, and his father, Ralph
Carson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Glenna Powell
Carson; a son, Clive Gerhardt and wife, Linda from England; a daughter, Bonnie
Lee Johnson of Beltsville, MD; his brother, Lon Carson and wife, Margaret of
Burleson, TX; three grandchildren; one nephew and three nieces. Chet was a
veteran of World War II having served with the United States Air Force. He was
a self-employed builder and developer. He was born in Watertown, NY, and came
to Rabun County in 1979 from Longwood, FL. He was a Master Mason/32nd Degree
Scottish Rite & Shriner, and a member of Cross Roads Lodge 520 in Solvay, NY.
He was a member of Sky Valley Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at Sky
Valley Chapel in Dillard, GA on Friday, March 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Bishop
John Erbelding officiating. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers,
memorial donations, in Chet's name, may be made to Sky Valley Chapel or the
Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund. The address for both is 817 Sky Valley Way #8,
Sky Valley, GA 30537. The Beck Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
and if there are any questions please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial
Register Book will be available at www.beckfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Charles, Maureen   
March 14, 2005 Maureen Charles, 65, of Auburn, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at
University Hospital. She was employed with the former Big Store and the former
Argersinger's. She later was employed with and retired from JC Penney's.
Maureen was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and loved spending time with
her family. She is survived by her husband Edward Charles Sr. of Auburn; a
daughter, Mary Beth McAvoy (Ted) of Syracuse; two sons, Michael Charles and
Edward Charles (Linda), all of Auburn; three brothers, James Dolan (Pam),
Thomas Dolan (Jaci), and William Dolan (Eileen); a sister, Patricia Treat
(Thomas); five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours
are Thursday, March 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Langham Funeral Home, 75 E.
Genesee St., Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
St. Mary's Church, followed by entombment in St. Joseph's Cemetery Mausoleum.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.
Confer, Merrill E.   
March 9, 2005 Merrill E. Confer, 65, formerly of Syracuse, NY, died at Robert
Packer Hospital in PA. He is survived by four sons; one daughter; two
grandchildren; an ex-wife; and a daughter-in-law. There will be no calling
hours or services and burial will be private.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Cutillo, Leon   
March 14, 2005 Leon Cutillo, 87, of Auburn, died March 14, 2005. He is
survived by his wife Irma; sons, David and Michael; daughter, Charmaine;
sister, Antoinette Volpi; stepsons, Heinz and Klaus Weiler. Services Friday 10
a.m. Cheche Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 7
p.m. Thursday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Endsley, Frederick David   
March 11, 2005 Frederick David Endsley, 80, of Lillian, AL, died Friday. A
private service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Covenant Hospice, 6475 Van Buren St., Suite 201, Daphne, AL
36526, or Ringgold Fire Dept., 12 Lake St., Pulaski, NY 13142. Mack Funeral
Home & Crematory, Robertsdale, AL.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Gottschall, Harry N.   
March 15, 2005 Harry N. Gottschall, 93, of Eastwood, passed away Tuesday in
Florida. Arrangements are being finalized and will be announced. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home 463-4320.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Hapanowich, William (Wasil)
March 15, 2005 William (Wasil) Hapanowich, 83, of E. Syracuse, passed away
Tuesday at Rosewood Heights. Born in E. Syracuse, he was a machine operator
for Prosperity Co. He was a Marine veteran of WWII. His wife Marika died in
2000. Survivors: two sisters, Helen Ruszczyk and Mary Obey, both of Syracuse;
two sisters-in-law, Eva Hapanowich of Cal. and Florence Hapanowich of E.
Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Services: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17,
at Forani & Cline Funeral Home, and 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's and Paul Russian
Orthodox Catholic Church, Hamilton St. Burial, St. Peter's and Paul Cemetery,
Jamesville. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 206 Kinne
St., E. Syracuse. Contributions: St. Peter's and Paul Russian Church, 401
Hamilton St., Syracuse, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Kappesser, Pauline K.
February 27, 2005 Pauline K. Kappesser, 89, of 117 Chickasaw Circle, Church
Hill, TN, died Sunday, February 27, 2005, at her home. She was born in
Elizabeth, NJ and moved with her family to Skaneateles, New York in 1920. She
was married to Philip E. Kappesser who preceded her in death. She resided in
Skaneateles for much of her adult life and was an active member of Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church. Pauline and Philip moved to Montour Falls, NY after
he retired. Surviving are two sons, Philip E. IV of Church Hill, TN and Gary
B. of Blue Ridge, VA; a sister, Katherine of Ovid, NY; three grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren. Donations in her name may be made to the
American Heart Association or your favorite charity. A memorial service will
be held at a date and time to be announced. Courtesy of Tetrick Funeral &
Cremation Services, Johnson City, TN (423) 610-7171.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Kaulback Jr., William A.   
March 13, 2005 William A. Kaulback, Jr., 66, of Oak Manor Drive, Natrona
Heights, PA, died Sunday at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Born November 11, 1938, in Syracuse, son of William A. Kaulback, Sr. and
Carolyn (Anderson) Kaulback, both deceased. Married to Patti V. (Vallett)
Kaulback. Lived along Oak Manor Drive in Natrona Heights for 3-1/2 years,
previously living in Messena, NY. He was employed as an iron worker and
superintendent with Carpenter Rigging of Syracuse, NY, retiring in 1995. He
was affiliated with the B.P.O.E. of Messena, NY the V.F.W. of Natrona Heights,
The AMVETS of Messena, NY, the Iron Workers Local Union 60, Syracuse, NY, the
Iron Workers Local Union 440, Utica, NY. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking and
NASCAR, watching football and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors:
His wife of 19 years, Patti V. (Vallett) Kaulback; twin sons, Thomas M.
Kaulback, Sr. (Jacqueline) of Canastota, NY, Anthony W. Kaulback (Teresa) of
Grand Rapids, MI; four daughters, Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Geremski of Liverpool,
NY, Mrs. Duane (Karen) Dearstine of Fayetteville, NY, Diane Kaulback of Ada,
MI, Mrs. William (Jeanne) Ross of Liverpool, NY. Also survived by is first
wife, Sandra (Rusaw) Kaulback of Liverpool, NY and Diane Kaulback's
significant other, Jeff Stadt of Ada, MI; 14 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. There will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends
are invited to a celebration of his life on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the
Elks Lodge in Messena, NY. Interment of his cremated remains will be made in
St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, NY. Family requests memorials in his memory be
made to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Messena Chapter.
Arrangements by Clawsons, Second at Main, Leechburg. To send an online
condolence visit www.clawsonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Keeney, David E.   
March 14, 2005 David E. Keeney, 30, of East Syracuse. He had been employed by
Rural Metro Services in Brewerton as an EMT. Survived by his mother and
stepfather, Theresa (James) Bugh of Cortland. Funeral Services 11 a.m. March
19, 2005 Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Calling hours
Friday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Private graveside services.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

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 3/16/2005.

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 3/16/2005.

Nelson, Standley W.
March 13, 2005 Standley W. Nelson, 88, of Church St., Gibsonville, NC, died
Sunday at the V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. A native of Lindsborg,
Kansas he resided in North Syracuse for 55 years before moving to Gibsonville
in 2001. He retired in1991 after three years working for the Onondaga County
Library System before that he worked as a residential contractor for 40 years.
He was an Army veteran of WW II and served in the Pacific Theater. He was a
past Commander of the VFW Post 3146 and a member of the American Legion Post
1832 both in Mattydale. He was also a member of St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox
Church in Syracuse, the Military order of the Cooties, and a life member of
the Disabled American Veterans NC chapter 20. He was predeceased by his wife,
Helene (Roupas) in 1989. Surviving a daughter, Maria Elena Nelson of Albany; a
son, William "Biff" (Debbie) Nelson of Brown Summit, NC; a sister, Aurora Ross
of Bradenton, FL; four grandchildren, Mark (Lisa) Nelson, Elizabeth (Jeff)
Aurelia, Stephen Apple, Jennifer Apple; and three great-grandchildren, Alex,
Patrick and Katherine Nelson; several nieces and nephews including his special
niece, Sophia Wales and her husband, John. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday
at the Krueger Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church.
Burial with military honors will be in Oakwood-Morningside Cemetery. Friends
may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd.,
Mattydale. Contributions may be made to "Cell Phones for Soldiers" in care of
the VFW Post 3146, 2000 Lemoyne Ave. or the American Legion Post 1832, 2718
Lemoyne Ave., Mattydale, NY 13211. Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Personius, Laura M.   
March 14, 2005 Laura M. Personius, 72, of Auburn, passed away Monday, March
14, 2005, at the home of her daughter in Marcellus. She is survived by four
daughters, Deborah Gottung of Pittsfield, Mass., Mary Kay Personius of Elmira,
Teresa Dalton of Auburn, and Christine Kraai (Peter) of Marcellus; three sons,
Michael (Pat) of Auburn, Thomas (Theresa) of Newfane, NY, and Steven (Vikki)
of Herndon, VA; three brothers; a sister; 11 grandchildren. There are no
calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 17,
at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Auburn. Contributions to the Hospice of CNY,
990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Langham Funeral Home of Auburn is
handling arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Robinson, Lawrence A.   
March 11, 2005 Lawrence A. Robinson, infant son of Deborah Last and Tiran
Robinson, passed away Friday. Also survived by brothers, Tiran Jr. and Maxwell
Robinson; paternal grandmother, Olga Robinson of Bronx, NY; maternal
grandmother, Patricia Mumm. Calling hour Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. with service
to follow at the FARONE & SON funeral home. A spring burial is planned at
Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Rutter, Harry T.   
March 13, 2005 Harry T. Rutter, 79, of Manlius, died peacefully and
beautifully Sunday evening surrounded by family, after a two-year battle with
prostate cancer. Harry was born on July 7, 1925 in Buffalo, the only child and
dear son of Lillian (Melber) Rutter and Harry T. Rutter Sr. He had a long and
distinguished management career. Most recently, he was president of H.T.R.
Management Resource Development, Inc. Previously he was senior vice president,
administration, for Crouse Hinds. He also held executive positions with such
leading corporations as Westinghouse, General Electric, and Seilon, among
others. For five years, he served as director of peace and justice for the
diocese of Syracuse. Harry also had an outstanding academic career, where he
distinguished himself as a scholar, leader, and athlete. He received a B.S.
degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a
M.S. in industrial engineering from Columbia University. During high school
and college, he was a nationally-ranked, long-distance swimmer, and he also
held many leadership positions. He served as a lieutenant in the Navy Reserve
during World War II. Harry was a devoted parishioner of Immaculate Conception
Church, where he served as a lector, Eucharistic minister and choir member.
Survivors: Harry was the beloved husband of Coletta (Metzger) Rutter; devoted
father of Deborah (Robert) Walt, Thomas (Beth) Rutter, Barbara (Alan) Jeff,
Robert (Laurie) Rutter, Mary Rutter, and John Rutter; loving grandfather of
Jonathan, Nicholas, Zachary, Joshua, Benjamin, David, Aaron, Caitlin, Ronald,
Jacqueline, Michael, and Lisa. Harry and Coletta celebrated their Golden
Wedding Anniversary on June 30, 2001. They fell in love at first sight as
members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Junior Committee, and had a beautiful
53-year marriage. Harry cherished his family, and they in turn loved him
deeply and considered him a great man, not only for his accomplishments, but
for the extraordinary way he lived his life. He was a man of honor,
uncompromising integrity, deep wisdom, great intellect, abundant compassion
and profound faith. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate
Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial, Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral
Home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville
637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Schoolcraft, Kenneth M.
March 14, 2005 Kenneth M. Schoolcraft, 85, of County Route 6, Phoenix, NY,
died Monday. Born in Red Creek, a resident of Sterling, moved to Phoenix in
1976. He was a graduate of Hannibal High School. Mr. Schoolcraft was a
Journeyman Machinistfor Sealright for 25 years and later General Motors Corp.
retiring in 1984. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Phoenix;
Odd Fellows Lodge, Fair Haven; and OS-WE-GO Chapter NCHA. Predeceased by his
wife of 65 years, Althea L. Conine Schoolcraft, 2004. Survived by his
daughters, Betty J. (Danton) King of Baldwinsville, Carol J. (Robert) Bernys
of Sanford, FL, Victoria J. Crismond of Orlando, FL; sons, David J. (Judy)
Schoolcraft and Stephen J. (Theresa) Schoolcraft both of Syracuse, Fred J.
(Vivian) Schoolcraft of N. Syracuse, and H. James (Patricia) Schoolcraft of
Liverpool; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services 1 p.m. Saturday
First Congregational Church, 43 Bridge St., Phoenix. The Rev. Lauri J. Craig
officiating. Burial Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours 1 to 3 p.m. and
6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 431 Main St., Phoenix, NY.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Shattuck, Charles   
March 14, 2005 Charles Shattuck, 83, of Syracuse, passed away Monday evening
at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. Born in Cortland, NY, Charles was a
graduate of Manlius Military Aacademy Class of 1939. Upon graduation he served
his country in the Army during WWII in the European Theater. After the war he
managed a liquor store in the the Syracuse area. He was predeceased by his
wife, Carol Ann who died in 1998. He is survived by two daughters, Ann (Frank)
Burg of Pittsford, NY and Christine Hunter of Syracuse; grandchildren, Nicole,
Stefanie and Jonathan; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be private
with burial in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute
to Hospice of CNY. To leave a note of Condolence, please visit
www.burnsgarfield.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.
Spaide, Sandra Jean   
March 13, 2005 Sandra Jean Spaide, 63, of Syracuse, died Sunday. Funeral
services will be 10 a.m. on Friday at the Auburn Church of the Nazarene on E.
Genesee St., Auburn. Interment will be in Fort Hill Cemetery. Calling hours
are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197
South St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.

Warren, Helen M.   
March 14, 2005 Helen M. Warren, 78, of North Ft. Myers, Florida, died Monday,
March 14, 2005. Born in Frankfort, NY, she had lived in Central Square from
1963 to 1982 with her husband, John Harry Warren, who predeceased her in 2002.
She was a teacher who received her degree at Oneonta State College, and worked
in the Central Square School District for 17 years before retiring in 1982.
During her tenure, she was a Principle at Hastings-Mallory Elementary School.
She was a member of the New York State Teacher's Association and the Oneonta
Alumni Association. Surviving are a daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Brown of
Tampa, FL; a son, Kris (Janet) Warren of Central Square; and four grandsons,
Keith, Cody, Ryan and Brandon. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on
Saturday, March 19, 2005, at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So. Main St.,
Central Square. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday before the service.
Contributions in lieu of flowers should be made to the Mexico Tiger Sharks, PO
Box 505, Mexico, NY 13114.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/16/2005.