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Baluta, Helen
March 15, 2005 Helen Baluta, 87, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Wednesday
at her home. Helen was born November 28, 1917 in Nanticoke, PA. Helen retired
from Muench Kreutzer Candle Co. Helen is predeceased by her husband, Bernard
1981.She is survived by her son, Bernard Baluta of Syracuse; daughter,
Bernadine Rybak of Nanticoke, PA.; two sisters, Henrietta Barnat of
Baldwinsville and Stella Bartoszek; four grandchildren, Tracey Moore, Jason
Rybak, Kim Pokrinchak and Kevin Rybak; two great-grandchildren, Kim and Kyle
Pokrinchak. Services: Saturday 9 a.m. at Hollis Funeral Home. Calling Hours:
Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery,
Dewitt. Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY
13088. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street
www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Bronstein, Rhoda
March 15, 2005 Rhoda Bronstein, of Marcellus, died March 15. Born in NYC and
moved to this area to be near her daughter eight years ago. She is survived by
her daughter, Dr. Lois Bronstein (Knox) and son, Barry D. Bronstein. Services
will be at Ginsburg Maloff Funeral Home, 4901 Jamesville Rd., DeWitt, Thursday
at 3 p.m. GINSBURG MALOFF FUNERAL HOME Located in the Suburban neighborhood of
DeWitt
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Buccina, Kathleen O.   
October 13, 2004 Kathleen O'Brien Buccina, 63, passed away in Los Angeles, CA.
She was a 1959 graduate of Baldwinsville Academy and a graduate of CCBI.
Survivors: a son, Christopher Buccina of Oregon; a sister, Margarite Sherfling
of Baldwinsville; one nephew, Robert Sherfling of Baldwinsville. Services:
Private. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, NY. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Clingerman, Jeanette Ernestine Wolven
Wolven Clingerman March 15, 2005 Jeanette Ernestine Wolven Clingerman, 80, of
West Water Street, Lyons, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Newark-Wayne
Community Hospital. Friends and family may call on Friday, March 18 from 7 to
9 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons. A Memorial
Service will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at the Lyons United
Methodist Church. Inurnment will be in the Rose Cemetery. For those wishing,
please make memorial contributions to the Lyons United Methodist Church, or to
the American Heart Association. She is survived by her son, Neil of Lyons;
daughter, Audry (James) Barber of Lyons; sister-in-law, Veronica Clingerman;
dedicated friend, Linda DeWolf; several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband, Wayne C. Clingerman in 1990; sister, Joyce E.
DeJohn; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Milford "Max" and Ruth Clingerman,
and brother-in-law, Carl "Bicket" Clingerman.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Evans, Marion L. Tolhurst
March 14, 2005 Marion L. Tolhurst Evans, 62, of Minoa, died Monday at home.
She was a lifelong resident of the East Syracuse Minoa area. She worked as a
nurse's aid at the Stonehedge Nursing Home in Chittenango. She was an avid
gardener. Marion madeeveryone smile with her beautiful singing voice. She is
predeceased by her sisters and brother, Babe Martino, Margaret Neider and
Richard Tolhurst. Surviving her three children, William L. (Dawn) of East
Syracuse, Janet M. of Syracuse and Kirk S. of Minoa; three grandchildren,
Carissa M., William R. and Griffin G.; three sisters, Alice Stewart of East
Syracuse, June Bisnett of Bridgeport and Betty Babilon of Whitesboro; three
brothers, Raymond Tolhurst of East Syracuse, Jack Tolhurst of Indiana, and
George Tolhurst of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday 10
a.m. at First United Church of East Syracuse, 823 Franklin Park Dr. Calling
hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home,
241 Kinne St., East Syracuse. Contributions to St. Matthew's Church, 229 W.
Yates St., East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Gelman, Isaac   
March 12, 2005 Isaac Gelman, 95, formerly of Monticello, NY and recently of
Aventura, FL, died Saturday, March 12. He is survived by his wife Selma; his
daughter, Carolee Smith of DeWitt; his son, Alan of NYC; his two sisters, Eva
Safran and Lillian Machson; his brother, Manny; and his grandchildren, Jana
Helmrich, Shayna Postman and Marni Smith.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Gottschall, Harry Nelson (Bill)
Gottschall March 15, 2005 Harry Nelson (Bill) Gottschall passed away in
Deland, Florida, on Tuesday, March 15, at the age of 93. He was born in
Canaseraga, NY, and moved to Syracuse in 1937. Harry retired as Service
Manager for Bill Rapp Pontiac in 1974. He was prede-ceased by his sister
Elaine Walker. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Edna (Clohecy)
Gottschall; his daughters, Lucille (Sid) Chester, Barb (Bill) Lang; son, Bill
(Pat) Gottschall; his grandchildren, Patricia Orr, Mark Orr, Kevin (Laura)
Orr, David (Shari) Lang, Deborah (Steven) Verrillo, Kate (Anthony) Futia,
Timothy Gottschall and Jennifer Gottschall; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Reformed Church of Syracuse.
Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James Street. In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of CNY or The Reformed Church of
Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse 13206.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Grant, Florence S.
March 14, 2005 Florence S. Grant died Monday at Rosewood Heights. She was born
in Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by a brother, Edward Scwartz, and a
sister, Helen Estell; close family friend, Melissa Worthley; several nieces
and nephews. Calling hours will be 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the DeWitt Memorial
Funeral Home. Service to follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Jan Maloff,
Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Gullick, Shirley Whittemore   
Gullick, R.N. March 15, 2005 Shirley Whittemore Gullick, R.N., formerly of
Dunbarton Road in DeWitt, NY, passed away March 15 at her home in Winslow, NJ
at the age of 81. Born in Ithaca, NY to Bessie Goodrich and Van C. Whittemore,
Shirley earned a bachelor's degree innursing from Russell Sage College in
Troy, NY, and worked as a registered nurse. She was married to Dr. Herbert D.
Gullick, who preceded her in death. After raising her sons, she continued to
give to others by serving as a home health nurse for the elderly and
terminally ill. She was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in
Syracuse. Shirley was the sweetest, kindest, and most giving person we have
ever known. She will be missed forever, but her many lessons of life, loving
and compassion will live on. Shirley is survived by her sons, Daniel H.
Gullick, Denver, CO and Richard W. Gullick, Winslow, NJ; sisters, Arla
Whittemore Todd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and Alma Whittemore Smalling, Potsdam,
NY; and brothers, Wayne G. Whittemore, West Yarmouth, MA, and Winston B.
Whittemore, Santa Ana, CA. Shirley was predeceased by her brother, Warren T.
Whittemore; and her sons, Durant W. Gullick and David M. Gullick. Family will
greet friends 12 to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 19 in the Brewster Room at St.
Paul's Cathedral, 301 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Funeral service will be held
at 1 p.m., followed by interment at White Chapel Memory Gardens on Kinne Rd.
in DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WE MOVE (Worldwide
Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders), 204 West 84th Street, New
York, NY 10024 (212-875-8312; http://www.wemove.org/donations). Arrangements
being handled by the Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Harrison, Glenn R.   
March 16, 2005 Glenn R. Harrison, 52, of Chittenango, and formerly of
Cazenovia, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Springfield, MA,
he had lived in Chittenango for 25 years. He worked in the Security Division
of Lockheed Martin. He had previously worked for Edward Joy Co. in Syracuse
and Electro-Lines Inc. of Syracuse. An avid race car fan, Glenn was a
volunteer Paddock Marshall and formerly a Chief Paddock Marshall at Watkins
Glen International. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Leslie; his sons, Chad
R. of Syracuse and Todd D. of Chittenango; his father, Donald of Cazenovia;
and his brother, Dr. Jeffrey Harrison of Cazenovia. Funeral services will be
held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Tait Funeral Home, Inc. 2333 Fenner Road,
Cazenovia. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North
Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Haughton, Victor J.   
March 6, 2005 Victor J. Haughton, 51, of the Bronx, passed away March 6 at his
home in the Bronx. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and spent 12 years in Syracuse
and spent the rest of his life in New York City. Victor worked as a
construction worker in New York Cityfor the Local Union 20. Survivors:
Daughter, Victoria Haughton of Syracuse; stepsons, Jamel, Darnell and Tawone
Green all of Syracuse; brother, Michael (Diane) Haughton of NYC; longtime
companion, Anne Green of the Bronx, NY; nephew, Rashadd Haughton of NYC; seven
stepchildren; and a host of family and friends. Services: Calling hours Friday
11 to 1 p.m. and services to follow at FARONE & SON. Burial in Oakwood
Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Heck, Barbara L.   
March 16, 2005 Barbara L. Heck, 75, of DeWitt, died March 16, 2005. Born in
Springfield, Ohio, she has been a DeWitt resident for 51 years. She was a
member of The Good Shepard Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband,
Howard P.; a daughter, Deborah D. (Terry) McVenes of Longmont, CO, and their
children Michael and Benjamin; two sons, Jeffrey A. (Linda) Heck of Cazenovia
and their children Derek and Danielle, Gregory R. (Marcia) of Clinton, NY, and
their children Tyler and Dylan; a brother, Larry Morgan and sister Ann
Hensley, both of Springfield, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She also
leaves behind many loving friends. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19,
2005, at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 7248 Highbridge Rd. (Rt. 92),
Manlius, NY. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Fairchild & Meech
DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. East. In lieu of flowers contributions may be
made to Hospice of Central NY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Jaquin, Jane E. (Brown)
March 15, 2005 Jane E. (Brown) Jaquin, 83, of Gordon Ave., Mattydale, loving
wife and mother, died Tuesday at her home. A native of Syracuse, Mrs. Jaquin
resided in Mattydale for the past 56 years. She was a graduate of North High
and volunteered at St. Mary's Hos-pital and later at St. Joseph's Hospital for
a total of 32 years. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's RC Church, a
member of its Altar Rosary Society and the Socialites senior group. Jane was
also a member of the Brothers' Mothers and volunteered as a poll worker for
the Election Board. She was predeceased by her sister Kathleen and her
goddaughter Sr. Mary Therese Brown in 2003. Surviving are her husband of 65
years, Charles W.; five daughters, Kathleen (James) McLauchlan, Mary Lou
(Kevin) Murphy, Margaret (William) Fadden , Anne (Christopher) Anderson, all
of Liverpool, Jane (Todd) Freeman of Cicero; five sons, Robert (Judy)
Liverpool, Richard (Sharon) of Baldwinsville, Charles (Eileen) Jr., Thomas
(Amy), Mark, all of Liverpool; two brothers, Harold (Jean) Brown of N.
Syracuse, Donald (Joan) Brown of Westvale; 28 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a dear friend,
Sister Marcia Barry of Syracuse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m.
Saturday at St. Margaret's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Krueger Funeral
Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Contributions may be made to the Francis
House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, 13208. Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

King, Trudy W.   
March 15, 2005 Trudy W. King, 59, of Middleport Rd., Hamilton, NY, died
Tuesday at the M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. Funeral services: 11
a.m. on Saturday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St.,
Hamilton. Interment in the Smith's Valley Cemetery, Randallsville will be
private. Visitation: Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions:
Wanderers Rest Humane Association, PO Box 535, Canastota, NY 13035.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

McLane, Betty   
March 15, 2005 Betty McLane, 76, of 27 Wallace Avenue, Auburn, NY, passed away
on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Crouse Hospital. A 50-year resident of Auburn. A
former waitress at Springside Inn, Auburn Inn, Pioneer Restaurant and the
Holiday Inn, a former Elections Inspector and had been employed in Home Health
Care. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Auburn. Surviving are two sons,
in Auburn, Thomas J. (Marie) McLane, Ronald E. McLane; three sisters; a
brother; a granddaughter, Heather McLane. Services 5 p.m. on Friday at
Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc. Calling hours held from 2 to 5 p.m. prior to
services. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Northing, Robert   
March 15, 2005 Robert "Bob" Northing, 82, of 418 Race St., Chittenango, died
Tuesday at home. Mr. Northing was a life resident of the Chittenango area. He
retired after many years from General Electric. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of
WWII where heserved as a Guard Patrolman. He was the Commander of the
Chittenango VFW and the past Commander of the William Cain American Legion
Post 1287 in Chittenango. Mr. Northing was an avid golfer. He was also very
proud to have donated 12 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. Mr.
Northing was predeceased by his wife Leora in 1970. Surviving are his wife of
29 years Grace (Tierney-Mitchell). A daughter, Denise Abbattista of
Skaneateles; a stepdaughter, Lois (Charles) Sicilia of Chittenango. Also a
stepson, Donald (Marybeth) Mitchell of California; four grandchildren, Kyle
Abbattista, Billie Jo Sicilia, Brian and Jeannie Lamaitis; two
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10
a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church, Chittenango. Spring burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Spring burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery,
Chittenango. Calling hours will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at the G.F. Zimmer
Funeral Home, 702 Legion Dr., Chittenango. Contributions may be made to
Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. G.F. Zimmer F.H.
Chittenango, NY 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

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. 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 3/17/2005.

Ryding, Barbara A.   
March 15, 2005 Barbara A. Ryding, 66, of Cleveland, died Tuesday at her home.
Born in Youngstown, OH, she grew up in Shinglehouse, PA before moving to West
Monroe in 1967. Barbara worked in retail and last worked at Learbury's before
retiring. Barbara was a very active member of the VFW in Constantia, she
enjoyed pitch and bunko. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie O'Donnell of
Cleveland and Patti Andrews of Orient, Ohio; sons, Roy (Margaret) Andrews of
St. Mary's, PA and Alan (Anna) Andrews of Constantia; sister, Darlene Keech of
Shinglehouse, PA; brothers, Calvin Murphy of Olean, NY and Leroy Murphy of
Wooster, Ohio; 10 grandchildren. Family to greet friends at 1 p.m. at the
V.F.W. Post in Constantia for a luncheon. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Traub
Funeral Home, 684 North Main St., Central Square. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m.
prior to the service. Contributions may be made to the Oswego County Hospice
or American Cancer Society in Barbara's memory. Traub Funeral Home, Inc.
Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Saamer, Walter Albert   
March 16, 2005 Walter Albert Saamer, 90, formerly of Oneida, died Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday from the Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida, and 11 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church, Oneida.
Interment will be made in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7
p.m. Friday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

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 3/17/2005.

Schoonmaker, John (Jack)
March 16, 2005 John (Jack) Schoonmaker, 83, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at the
VA Hospital. He was a navy WWII veteran. He was a member of the Syracuse Stars
Hockey Team and Mid State Youth Hockey Association. Life member of the
Mattydale VFW, past member of the Moose Lodge #625. Retired from Prudential
Life Insurance Company. Predeceased by his son, John Schoonmaker, Jr. Survived
by his loving companion, Edith Bartholomew of Onondaga Hill; two sons, Peter
of Otisco and Terry of Onondaga Hill; one daughter, Martha Hamel of Cortland;
eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday
from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca
Tnpk., Onondaga Hill. Private burial in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung
Association or the Syracuse Veterans Hospital.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Schrader, Helen Frances   
March 16, 2005 Helen Frances "Fran" Schrader, 90, of Baldwinsville, died
Wednesday at Syracuse Home Assoc. Baldwinsville. Frances was a life resident
of Baldwinsville and a communicant of St. Mary's Church where she was a member
of its Rosary and Alter Society and Mothers Club. She also volunteered for
Meals on Wheels, Red Cross Blood Drives, the One to One Program in the
Baldwinsville Schools and the Well Baby Clinc in Baldwinsville. She was also a
former member of the Lionaides and Baldwinsville Garden Club. Surviving: her
husband of 64 years, Joseph B. of Baldwinsville; one daughter, Margaret F. de
Jonckheere of Ann Arbor, MI; two sons, David J. of Fulton and Mark A. of Lake
George; a brother, James Weeks of Sacramento, CA; five grandchildren, Megan,
Erin, Kelly, Claire and Ryan; three daughter-in-laws, Amy, Janet and Terri;
and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's
Church, Baldwinsville. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling
hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St.,
Baldwinsville. Contributions: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial
and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Falardeau Funeral
Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

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 3/17/2005.

Sterling, Kenneth L.   
March 14, 2005 Kenneth L. Sterling, 80, of 3422 Route 20, #3, Marcellus
(Navarino), died unexpectedly on Monday, at his home. Ken enjoyed spending
time with family and friends especially his grandchildren. Survivors: Two
daughters and a son-in-law, Maria and Jim Coles of Redfield and Julie Sterling
of Oneida; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Susan Sterling of Carson
City, NV and Kenneth and Sylvia Sterling of North Syracuse; six grandchildren,
Sterling Coles, Libby Coles, Elizabeth Sterling, Richard Sterling, Sadee
Sterling and Brittney Sterling; several nieces and nephews. Services: 4 p.m.
Friday, March 18, 2005, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota.
Calling hours, Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home, 201 James Street,
Canastota. Contributions: Navarino Volunteer Fire Department, 3276 Amber Road,
Syracuse, NY 13215. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Thompson, Richard W. "Dick"   
Thompson March 15, 2005 Richard W. "Dick" Thompson, 79, of Fulton, passed away
peacefully March 15, 2005, at his home surrounded by family. He was born
November 24, 1925, in Fulton to the late William and Ethel Fink Thompson.
Richard graduated from Fulton Schools and was a U.S. Army veteran from 1949 to
1953 where he served overseas in Japan and Germany. He was employed for 10
years at Sealright Company and retired in 1985 from General Electric Company
after 32 years of service. Richard was a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #830 of
Fulton, the V.F.W. Post #569, MIA-Central Square Senior Citizens and Central
Square Senior Citizens of Hastings. He was predeceased by his son, Edgar
LaDuke; grandson, Jeffrey LaDuke and nine siblings. Richard is survived by his
wife of 42 years, the former Grace Moot of Fulton; daughter, Gracia Thompson
of Fulton; daughter-in-law, Anne LaDuke of Mexico; sister, Marge (Dick)
Carpenter of Fulton; brother, Robert Thompson of Fulton; two grandchildren,
MaryAnne (Dennis) LaPage and Michael (Cheryl) LaDuke, both of Mexico; four
great-grandchildren, Michael LaDuke, Erica, Dillon and Derrick LaPage; niece,
Crissy Warner of Camillus; and a friend and caregiver, Mollie Ambach. Funeral
services are 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2005, at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton.
Spring burial will be in Mexico Village Cemetery, Mexico. Calling hours are 4
to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Contributions
may be made to: B.P.O.E. Lodge #830, 57 Pierce Drive, Fulton, NY, 13069 or
V.F.W. Post #569, 216 Cayuga Street, Fulton, NY, 13069. Foster Funeral Home,
Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.

Unz, Clara   
March 15, 2005 Clara Sipfle Unz, 98, of Syracuse, died at home on Tuesday
morning. She was a graduate of Crouse Irving Hospital School of Nursing and
also attended Buffalo State Teachers College School of Nursing. She worked as
the executive secretary for District 4 Nurses Association and retired in 1971
after 20 years with Allied Signal Co. She was a member of First English
Lutheran Church, the New York State Nurses Association, Cecelia Chapter 156
Order of Eastern Star, and volunteered for the Red Cross for 35 years. She is
the widow of Floyd Unz who died in 1965. A memorial service will be scheduled
at a later date. Contributions may be made to First English Lutheran Church.
Frasier-Shepardson funeral home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2005.