OBITS: The Post-Standard 19 Mar 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Camloh, Loretta   
March 18, 2005 Loretta Camloh, 69, of Otisco, died Friday, at Crouse Hospital.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a bookkeeper for her husband's business,
Camloh Machine Sales. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, a member
of Otisco Senior Citizens Group and a member of the former Otisco Fire Dept.
Ladies Auxiliary. She played Bunko with the same group for 23 years. She was a
devoted mother and grandmother. Loretta is survived by her husband of 45
years, William J. Camloh; four daughters, Donna (Jeff) Bond, Ellen and Karen
Camloh, Kristen (John) Kupfner; three sons, William (Patty), Scott (Nicole)
and Jeff Camloh; two sisters, Karen Gayewski and Mary Lou Letner; two
brothers, Joseph and William Laufer; 16 grandchildren, several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Mass: Monday, 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Route 80,
Otisco. Calling Hours: Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home,
Inc., 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette. Contributions: Otisco Volunteer Fire Dept.
or Amber Ambulance. Please light a candle in memory of Loretta at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Crane Jr., Leonard R. (Chip)   
Crane, Jr. March 17, 2005 Leonard R. (Chip) Crane, Jr., 43, of East Syracuse,
and formerly of Hastings slipped away on Thursday, March 17, 2005 after a long
illness at Sunnyside Care Center. He was predeceased by his beloved mother,
Noreen Manzer Crane. Surviving are his parents, Leonard, Sr. and Patricia
Crane of Hastings; two daughters, Kristy (Corey) Harmer of Hastings and Erica
Crane of Mexico; a son, Jason Crane of Syracuse; his paternal grandmother,
Betty Crane of Constableville; two brothers, Kevin Crane of Brewerton and
Darrin Crane (Cassie and niece Alyssa) of Hastings; a stepsister, Vera Kellott
of West Monroe; a stepbrother, Adrian Stevens of Dawsonville, GA; several
aunts, uncles, cousins and his caregiver family and friends at Sunnyside Care
Center. Graveside services will be in the spring in Hastings Cemetery. There
are no calling hours. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Inc., Central
Square. Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Sunnyside Care Center,
Activities Dept., 7000 Collamer Rd., East Syracuse, NY 13057 or to Hospice of
Central New York, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Davis, Sally A.   
March 17, 2005 Sally A. Davis, 64, of Cato, died Thursday. Funeral services
will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Cato Union
Hill Cemetery in the spring. Contributions: Cayuga County Nursing Home, 7451
County House Road, Auburn, NY 13021-7346. Jewell Funeral Homes, Inc., Cato,
NY, has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Federick, Florence   
March 15, 2005 Florence Joan Federick, 87, of Fulton, passed away in Marina
del Rey, CA from complications of a Cerebral Aneurysm. Mrs. Federick was born
in Fulton, NY on February 27, 1918. She was educated in the Fulton Public
School System and was co-owner, co-manager of City Supply Co. for 37 years.
Mrs. Federick's other passion was spending time in her home on West River Road
North, Fulton welcoming family, friends and neighbors to her warm and
beautifully landscaped home. Her special pride was the lovely floral gardens
adorning the property. Her many talents included making anyone around her feel
special and truly loved. She spent the winter months in Marina del Rey, CA.
She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Federick in 2002. Mrs. Federick is
survived by two sons, Dr. David R. Federick of Marina del Rey, CA; and Richard
S. Federick of Plano, TX; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral
Services: Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Sugar Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at
Immaculate Conception Church with a Mass celebrating Mrs. Federick's life.
Calling hours: Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd
St. S., Fulton, NY 13069.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Forbes, Helen G.   
March 17, 2005 Helen G. Forbes, 89, of Phoenix, passed away March 17, 2005, at
Birchwood Health Care Center in Liverpool. A native of Clay, Mrs. Forbes had
resided in the Volney-Phoenix area most of her life. Prior to being a
homemaker, she had worked at the Columbia Paper Mill in Minetto. Mrs. Forbes
had attended State Street United Methodist Church in Fulton. Surviving are her
husband of 66 years, Erwin H. Forbes Sr. of Phoenix; two sons, James E.
(Jackie) Forbes of Arizona and Erwin H. (Louise) Forbes Jr. of Pulaski; two
daughters, Barbara J. (Robert) Camic of East Syracuse and Bonnie L. (David)
Alsever of Phoenix; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, March 21,
2005, at State Street United Methodist Church, 357 State Street, Fulton.
Spring burial at Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Foster
Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Gardner, Teresa A.   
March 18, 2005 Teresa A. Gardner, 76, of West 11th St., Fulton, died at Andrew
Michaud Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born in Malone, NY and had
been a resident of Fulton for 65 years. She was a past employee with A&P and
Sealright Corp., Fulton on the mail desk. She was a member of the Holy Family
Golden Agers and the morning mass group. She was predeceased by her husband,
Edgar Gardner in 1987. She is survived by her son, Mark (Christine) Gardner;
her mother, Lillian Premo both of Fulton; two granddaughters, Amy Ashbey of
NC, Melissa Marsallo of Fulton; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral
Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Chapel. Burial: St. Mary's
Cemetery, Fulton. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care
of the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Lanzafame, James W.
March 16, 2005 James W. Lanzafame, age 46, of East Syracuse, passed away on
Wednesday. He was born in Syracuse and was a graduate of Fowler High School.
He was employed with Aramark for 6 years as a truck driver and was a 2004
graduate of theNational Tractor Trailer School. He is survived by five
brothers; and three sisters, Frank Lanzafame of Clay, Rosario (Judy) Lanzafame
of Irving, TX, Ronald Lanzafame of Sunnyvale, CA, Robert Lanzafame of
Syracuse, Joseph (Cheri) Lanzafame of Mesa, AZ; Karleen (John) Sutton of San
Pablo, CA, Jackie (Tom) Mento of Syracuse and Bonnie (Kevin) Gochanour of East
Syracuse; several nieces and nephews; he was known as Uncle Big Socks to all
his great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9
a.m. in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3
to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049,
Syracuse, NY 13220. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417
4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Lawson, Edward J.   
March 18, 2005 Edward J. Lawson, 75, of Marcellus, died Friday after a brief
illness. Born in Lackawanna, NY, Ed was raised in Salamanca, NY, before moving
to Marcellus in 1966. He received a master's degree in education from the
University of Buffalo. Ed was a secondary teacher for over 30 years, retiring
from Marcellus Central High School in 1987. Surviving are his daughter,
Kimberly A. Winter of Syracuse; one son, Scott E. of Rocky River, Ohio; and
three grandchildren. Calling hours will be Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. at Ryan Funeral
Home, 44 E. Main St., Marcellus. Services and burial will be private.
Contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus,
NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Merrill, Mabel A.   
March 18, 2005 Mabel A. Merrill, 101, of Liverpool, passed away March 18, 2005
at Birchwood Health Care Center. Born in Hamilton, NY, she ran several
different beauty salons in the Syracuse area and ran the hair salon at a
nursing home called Hill Haven, more re-cently known as The Waters. When not
overseeing her businesses, Mabel stayed busy with civic and political
interests. Mabel's husband, Fred was a Mason and she joined the corresponding
organizations, the Eastern Star, The Order of the Amaranth and the White
Shrine. She supported her husband in his position as the Town of Clay
Supervisor for several years. She is predeceased by her husband, Fred Merrill,
Jr. who passed away in 1986; five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by
several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, March 21, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the
Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St. Liverpool, NY. Calling hours will be
Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. with the Order of the Amaranth Service at 4 p.m. at
the funeral home. Burial will take place in North Syracuse Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Birchwood Health Care Center Resident Fund, 4800
Bear Road, Liverpool, NY 13088. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Mills, Lee H.   
March 17, 2005 Lee H. Mills, 61, of Baldwinsville, died Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. He was born in Baldwinsville and was a 1961
graduate of Baker High School, Baldwinsville. He worked as a salesman for
Bachman Foods Syra-cuse and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church,
Baldwinsville. Lee was an avid wood carver belonging to the Onondaga Wood
Carvers Club and the National Wood Carvers Association. Survivors: his wife,
Suzanne; three sons, Mark R. (Jackie) of Fairmount, James E. (Kristyna) of
Watertown and Thomas F. (Susan) of Caledonia; two sisters, Beverly A. (Arnold)
Schneider of Baldwinsville and Sally M. (James) Deering of Baldwinsville; a
brother, Kenneth G. (Betsy) of Baldwinsville; five grandchildren. Services: 10
a.m. Tuesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial will be private.
Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.
Contributions: Friends of Beaver Lake, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville,
NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Morrissey, Mary E.   
March 17, 2005 Mary E. Morrissey, 75, of N. Syracuse, died March 17, 2005.
Born in Liverpool she was a resident of N. Syracuse for 54 years. A graduate
of Goodyear Burlingame and Stephens College, Columbia, MO, she was formerly
employed at Guig-nard Florist and Phoebe's Garden Cafe. Mary was an avid
gardener. She also taught china painting and was a longtime member of the
Liverpool Ladies 18 Hole Golf League. A lover of nature, and people, she made
friends wherever she went, especially children and animals. She is survived by
her husband, James H. Morrissey; three sons, James J. (Gail) of Houston, TX,
Mark (Connie) of Bloomfield, NJ, and Michael (Sabrina) Morrissey of N.
Syracuse; three daughters, Melissa Scherzi of Liverpool, Amy Rohde of
Syracuse, Christine (Tom) Chudyk of Centennial, Co; a sister, Holly Burns
Rhodes of Carson City, NV; an aunt, Lola Wilcox; seven grandchildren; and one
great-granddaughter, and other relatives and many, many friends. Calling Hours
will be Monday, March 21, 2005 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with a service to follow at
the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville.
Contributions may be made to the Dewitt Animal Hospital Shelter for Stray
Pets. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Nugent Sr., Henry C.   
March 17, 2005 Henry C. Nugent, Sr., 84, of Baldwinsville, died Thursday,
March 17 at VA Medical Center after a long illness. Surviving are a daughter,
Joelle Maslyn; three sons, James, Sr., Patrick and Henry, Jr.; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services are 9:30 a.m. Monday,
March 21, at Gaynor-Maslyn Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary
Church. Calling hours will be 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 1609 W.
Genesee St., Syracuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Pasco, Josephine (Livignale)   
March 17, 2005 Josephine (Livignale) Pasco, 89, beloved wife, mother and
grandmother, of Syracuse, died Thursday at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a
life resident of the area. She was retired from Onondaga County where she had
been employed for20 years. She was a communicant of St. Brigid and St.
Joseph's Church in Syracuse and was a member of their Altar and Rosary
Society. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Louis (Hunch) Pasco; a
son, Anthony (Linda) Pasco of Baldwinsville; two daughters, Patricia (Joseph)
Greco of Camillus and Mary Jo (Vernon) Moyers of Rochester; seven
grandchildren; one great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from Lucians Memorial Chapel, Inc.,
315 Bridge St., Solvay and 10 a.m. at St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church,
Syracuse. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Onondaga Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church. Lucians Memorial Chapel, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Plank, Jeffrey W.
March 16, 2005 Jeffrey W. Plank, 53, of 165 E. 2nd St., died March 16 at his
home. Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Fred and Marion
Bedbury-Plank. He was an electrician and worked for the Atlantic Group at Nine
Mile Pt. He was a Member of IBEW #43. He was a music lover and played the
guitar and organ. He was a hobbiest in electronics and built high fidelity
amplifiers. His interest also included photography and computers. Surviving
are two daughters, Heather Franz of Endicott, NY and Melanie Plank of
Deerfield, MA; one son, Justin Plank of St. Petersburg, FL; one granddaughter,
Emma Franz; his companion, Maria Tricome of Syracuse and his beloved dogs,
Jeannie, Harleigh and Jasmine. Funeral services Monday 11 a.m. from the Nelson
Funeral Home, 124 W. 5th Street. Calling hours Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. Burial in
St. Peters Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Reynolds, Marjorie H.
March 17, 2005 Marjorie H. Reynolds, 90, died March 17 in Pontiac, NH.
Surviving: Daughter-in-law, Linda Reynolds of Scriba; three grandchildren,
Maria Reynolds, Steven Reynolds, and Ronald Reynolds. Predeceased by her son,
Richard J. Reynolds. Services: Sunday 1 p.m. in the Nelson Funeral Home.
Calling hours Sunday 12 noon to 1 p.m. Burial Mexico Cemetery. Donations
American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Vecchiarelli, Joseph N.   
March 18, 20005 Joseph N. Vecchiarelli, 83, of Lakeland, was called by his
Father in Heaven Friday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of
Syracuse and was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church. Mr. Vecchiarelli
retired in 1983 from the US Postal Serviceand was a member of the National
Association of Letter Carriers Branch 134. Joe was a veteran of WWII US Air
Force serving in China-Burma-India. His wife of 58 years, Lucy Delperuto
Vecchiarelli died June 26, 2004. Survivors: His brother, Michael of Syracuse;
sister, Mary and her husband, Barry Pickard of Liverpool and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services Monday 8:45 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 9:30 a.m at
Our Lady of Peace Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday
2 to 4 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 3/19/2005.

Yahn, Lucille (Mattern)
March 12, 2005 Lucille (Mattern) Yahn, died March 12, 2005 in Hyattsville, MD.
Predeceased by her husband, Harold J.; and son, Ralph H. Yahn. Survived by
son; Robert M. (Linda) Yahn of Arlington, VA; daughter-in-law, Alice (Yahn)
Everett of Syracuse, NY; six grandchildren. Lucille's Funeral Mass will be
celebrated Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. at St. James Church, Rochester, NY.
Inurnment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. John M. Hedges Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.

Zobel, Esther M.   
March 17, 2005 Esther M. Zobel, 97, of Eastwood, died March 17, 2005. She was
predeceased by her husband George A. in 1984 and her son Eugene F. Lowe.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Ellen Rogers of Clayton; one son, Howard Lowe
of West Sacramento, CA; one foster daughter, Virginia Dawdey of Syracuse;
daughter-in-law, Jody Lowe Russell of Parish; nine grandchildren; several
great and great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the
Welter-Price Funeral Home, 2649 James St. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/19/2005.