OBITS: The Post-Standard 18 Mar 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com Crandall, Elaine M. March 10, 2005 Elaine M. Crandall died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the age of 91. She was the widow of Douglas W. Crandall who died November 11, 1994 and was part owner of Crandall's Pharmacy for over 40 years. She was a special lady and mother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church. Survivors: Three daughters, Judy Taylor, Kansas City, MO; Cindy Chapman, Phoenix, AZ; and Cheryl Brodrick, Germantown, MD; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Harter Funeral Home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico, NY. Calling hours will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek, NY, later in the spring. Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5699. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. DeCarlo, Nicholas March 17, 2005 Nicholas DeCarlo, 91, of Westvale, died Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Campobasso, Italy, he came to Syracuse in 1920. He was a foreman for General Motors for 34 years before retiring in 1970. He was a member of Local 854, UnitedAuto Workers, where he served on the Retiree Executive Board. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Solvay Tigers. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph DeCarlo; and his sister, Fay Polge. Survivors: his wife of 70 years, Fay Campolieta DeCarlo; son, Nicholas P. (Sara) DeCarlo of Arlington, VA; sisters, Rose Speziali of Solvay, Margaret Bellotti of Solvay, and Antoinette DeCarlo of Westvale; four grandchildren, Lisa M. (George) Apollonio of Burlington, KY, Nicholas D. (Sonja) DeCarlo of Arlington, VA, Mark E. (Amy) DeCarlo of Annadale, VA, Katherine E. DeCarlo of Chicago, IL; six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Andrew Apollonio, Nicholas and Stephen DeCarlo, Isabella and Olivia DeCarlo. Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Tindall Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Westvale. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. France, Sandra I. March 16, 2005 Sandra I. France, 59, of Port Byron. Survivors: Husband, Richard France and family. Services: Private. Contributions: Charity of one's choice. Audioun Funeral Home, Port Byron has charge of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Gayliard, Vincent C. March 16, 2005 Vincent C. Gayliard, 83, of Willingboro, NJ, died Wednesday at home. He was a graduate of the Central City Business Institute, Syracuse, NY. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary (nee: Taube); three daughters and two sons-in-law, Shari Moore, Kim and Dr. Edwin Veguilla, Michele and Jim Moran; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Bruce and Deborah Gayliard, and David Gayliard; seven grandchildren; one sister, Marigrace Creme, other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation will be held Sunday evening 4 to 6 p.m. at the Goes-Scolieri Funeral Home, 212 Levitt Pkwy., Willingboro, NJ (609) 871-1000. Greg A. Scolieri, Manager. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the Gayliard family. In lieu of flowers, the Gayliard family requests memorial contributions please be made to the St. Jude Family Life Foundation, 12923 W. US Hwy. 42, Prospect, KY 40059 in his memory. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Gioia, Mary March 16, 2005 Mary Gioia, 83, a former resident of 916 Rathburn Rd., Oswego, died Wednesday in Seneca Hill Manor. She was born in Oswego Town, the daughter of the late Harry and Pauline Knopp. Mrs. Gioia was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She was a loving homemaker to her family. Mrs. Gioia was predeceased by her husband Joseph Gioia in 1973 and her son Domenic Gioia in 1996. She is survived by three sons, Loreto (Pat) Gioia of Oswego, Joseph Gioia and Harry (Cheryl) Gioia, both of TN; two sisters, Pauline (Bill) Sitzer of AR, and Florence (Roger) Wells of Fulton; two brothers, Harry (Arlene) Knopp of Minetto and Albert (Madolyn) Knopp of VA; one sister, Shirley (Orin) McIntosh of VA; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Monday 10 a.m. from the Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 147 West Fourth St., Oswego. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. 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 3/18/2005. Graves, Stuart March 13, 2005 Stuart Graves, 93, of Kennett Square, formerly of Syracuse, died Sunday. He was the loving husband of Barbara Moore Graves; father of Edward, Richard, and Lawrence. Survived by four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Todd and Florence Graves of Syracuse. Arrangements by the Frank C. Videon Funeral Home, Broomall, PA. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. 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, 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 City for 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 step-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Services: Calling hours Friday 11 a.m. 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 3/18/2005. Hauswirth, Charles F. March 16, 2005 Charles F. Hauswirth, 78, of Baldwinsville, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Charles lived most of his life in the Baldwinsville area and retired as a truck driver after many years of driving. He was also a member of the Teamsters Union, a Marine Corps veteran of WWII, and a member of the Salt City VFW Post. He was predeceased by one daughter, Patricia Sofia, two sons, Charles F. Jr. and Vernon, and four brothers, Harold, Bill, Vernon and Ray. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Shirley V.; two daughters, Charlene Revette of Baldwinsville and June Hauswirth of Belleview, FL; five sons, Harold of Camillus, John of Baldwinsville, Donald of Belleview, FL, James of Baldwinsville, and Wayne Shofft of Syracuse; two sisters, Marie French of Liverpool and Gladys Moore of Clay; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Falardeau Funeral Home. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St., prior to the service. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Hester, Donald H. March 15, 2005 Donald H. Hester, 82, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Tuesday at the Veterans Hospital. He was a veteran of WWII and was one of the founding members of the Hester Brothers Painting Company. Donald is survived by his loving wife, El-eanor; his daughter, Mary; his son, Robert; his brother, Walter; his grandchildren, Hester, Ayr and Jimmy; and his great-grandchildren, Zachary, Patrick, Elizabeth and Bridget. He was predeceased by his brothers, Louis and John. We would like to send a special thank you to all of the staff at the VA for their excellent care and support over the years. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Maurer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Monday, March 21, 2005, at the funeral home, 300 Second Street, Liverpool. Contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upstate NY Chapter, 3532 James St., Syracuse, NY 13206. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Klossner, Kathleen M. March 12, 2005 Kathleen M. "Kathy" (Keefe) Klossner, 56, of Owego, formerly of Solvay, passed away on March 12, 2005 at the Fred Hutchinson Transplant Center in Seattle, WA after a courageous battle with myleofibrosis. A memorial service will be held for family and close friends at the Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main Street at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Lauricella, Antoinette (Ciarla) Lauricella March 16, 2005 Antoinette Lauricella, 88, of Solvay, passed away Wednesday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. She was a life resident of Solvay and was an assembly line leader for many years at General Electric, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the Solvay Ti-gers Auxiliary, Milton Athletic Club Auxiliary, Solvay Garden Club, and Solvay Senior Citizens. Antoinette was a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church and a member of its Altar & Rosary Society. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1997. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Al Carfagno of Baldwinsville; one granddaughter, Stephanie (Michael) Carfagno-Olavarrieta of Miami, FL; one brother, Fred Ciarla of Solvay; several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 8:15 a.m. Saturday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum, DeWitt. Calling hours are Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. McGraw, Jean Marie (Stack) McGraw March 16, 2005 Jean Marie (Stack) McGraw, 81, of Herndon, VA, formerly of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday at her home. Born in Syracuse, Jean retired in 1991 from the circulation department of The Post-Standard where she worked for 25 years. She was a graduate of Central Tech High School and a member of St. Margaret's Church. Following the death of her husband Francis in 1992, Jean enjoyed beach vacations with her family, gardening, reading and wonderful times with her grandchildren. In her later years, despite her lengthy illness, she never lost her sense of humor. Surviving are her children, Michael F. McGraw (Noel) of Austin, TX, Nancy J. Snyder (Ken) of Albion, Mark E. McGraw (Kathie) of Liverpool, Shirley A. Maloney (Tom) of Oak Hill, VA; sister, Evelyn Casey of Fabius; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours 5 to 8 p.m. today (Friday) at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made to the Gurry Trust Fund, c/o Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110-4779. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Mead, Roberta F. (Bert) March 16, 2005 Roberta F. (Bert) Mead, 57, of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. She had lived in Oneida before moving to Pennellville and then to Hastings about eight years ago. Before becoming disabled, she had worked in the electronics field at Cid-tech and General Electric Co., of Syracuse. Surviving are her companion and soul mate, Deborah Scott; a son, John (Amy) Mead of Davie, Florida; two grandchildren, Romeo and Honey-leth; two sisters, Patricia Irons of Utica and Joan (Darrin) Dailey of Canastota; a brother, Brian (Jackie) Sheridan of Oneida; her pets; and great loving and loyal friends. Funeral services will be at noon, Saturday, March 19, 2005, at the WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 631 So. Main St., Central Square, with calling hours from 10 a.m. to noon before the service. Contributions may be made to the Greyhound Outreach, 1789 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Miravalle, Bernice L. March 15, 2005 Bernice L. Miravalle, 92, of Clinton, died Tuesday. Surviving: Son, Michael Miravalle of Oneida; and daughter, Carmen Croppi of Gig Harbor, WA. No services. Her cremains will be scattered off the coast of Hawaii. View obituary and send condolences at www.ironsidefuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Northing, Robert March 15, 2005 Robert "Bob" Northing, 82, of Chittenango, died Tuesday at home. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church, 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 Drive, Chittenango. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Pacelli, Violet R. March 16, 2005 Violet R. Pacelli, 95, of Baldwinsville, died Wednesday at Syracuse Home Association, Baldwinsville. She was born in Central Square, she lived most of her life in Baldwinsville. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bald-winsville. She worked as a sales clerk at C. E. Chappell & Sons for several years until her retirement in 1954. She was a former member of the Baldwinsville Fire Department Women's Auxiliary as well as the American Legion Post 113 Women's Auxiliary. She was also an avid bowler. Survivors: two daughters, Sally R. Burns-Ray of Jordan and Joyce A. Ray-Bird of Baldwinsville; a son, Paul W. Pacelli of Baldwinsville; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and three nieces. Services: 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: Syracuse Home Association, 7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Podolak, W. James March 17, 2005 W. James Podolak, 79, of Auburn, died Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Gail Guyette Podolak of Auburn. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Jewell Funeral Home, Weedsport. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Rath, Anne Leogue March 17, 2005 Anne Leogue Rath died on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2005 at VanDuyn Nursing Home. Her late husband was Elgie C. Rath who died December 19, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Navales of Clearwater, Florida; a son, Frederick J. Rath of No. Syracuse; two sisters, Margaret "Peg" Halton of Syracuse and Wynne Millard Dungey of Liverpool; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held in April at VanDuyn Nursing Home to celebrate Anne's life...Date and time will be announced. Anyone needing to receive announcement please contact Jan Navales at (727) 643-0115. No flowers please...any donations should be made to VanDuyn Nursing Home, Activities committee 7th floor, 5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, 13215 for much needed bingo prizes.... Thank you... Arrangements are by Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse. FergersonFuneralHome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Seigal, Madeline March 16, 2005 Madeline Seigal, 75, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and retired from the city of Syracuse Marshall's Office in 1994. Madeline was a longtime member of Temple Beth-El. She was prede-ceased by her husband, Shepherd in 1973. She is survived by her son, Mark Seigal of Camillus; her daughter-in-law, Cathy; a sister, Roslyn Dropkin, of Brooklyn; and grandchildren, Benjamin, Natalie and Melissa. Funeral Services will be Monday 11 a.m. at the Ginsburg Maloff Funeral Home, 4901 Jamesville Road, near the intersection of Woodchuck Hill Road. Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Temple Beth-El Cemetery. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Cancer Society. GINSBURG MALOFF FUNERAL HOME Located in the Suburban neighborhood of DeWitt Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Shaw, Beatrice M. March 15, 2005 Beatrice M. Shaw, 80, of 27 Forrest Dr., Pulaski, NY, died Tuesday. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Donald Pepper of Oswego; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: Saturday 3 p.m. Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Spring burial in Richland Cemetery. Calling hours 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Sitterly Sr., William March 15, 2005 William Sitterly, Sr., 81, of Weedsport, died Tuesday. Survivors: Wife, Vivian Coons Sitterly; children, Robert, William, Jr., Otto Sitterly, Vivian Chest, Phyllis Fox, Jane Downs, Mary Smith, Debbie Alfreds. Services: Friday 6:30 p.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport. Calling hours Friday 4 to 6:30 p.m. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Smith, Joan P. March 15, 2005 Joan P. Smith, 62, of Cuyler, passed away Tuesday. She is survived by her husband, Lee; children, Brenda Tario, Darlene Rury, Donald and Dustin Smith; sister, Wanda Kuhn; brothers, Robert and Lloyal Burrows; five grandchildren. Services Friday 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Calling hours Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Stamp, Veronica A. (Santel) Stamp March 16, 2005 Veronica A. (Santel) Stamp, 79, of Mallard Cove, East Hampton, CT, wife of the late Gerald Stamp, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March l6, 2005, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Syracuse, NY, August 23, l925, daughter of the late Angelo and Elsie (Buzze) Santel and had resided in East Hampton for several years, having formerly resided in Palm Springs, CA. Before her retirement she was employed by Syracuse China, Syracuse, NY, for 30 years. Veronica enjoyed crocheting, classic movies, big band music, and will be remembered for being witty and having a great sense of humor. She is survived by her son, Robert T. Borrello of East Hampton; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Gloria and Francis Bill of Palm Springs, CA, and Jane M. Sabert of Sun City, AZ; two grandchildren, Paul Richard Borrello and Mary Beth Borrello. A memorial service and celebration of Veronica's life will be held Tuesday, March 22, 11 a.m. at Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton. The Rev. Thomas Kennedy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests anyone wishing may donate to Middlesex Hospital Homecare-Hospice, 51 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005. Wagner, Chester S. March 16, 2005 Chester S. "Chet" Wagner, 74 of Owasco, died Wednesday. Survived by his brother, Andrew C. Wagner, Jr. of Owasco; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at 11 a.m. in the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn, NY. Calling hours Friday (today) from 5 to 8 p.m. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/18/2005.