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Ashbarry, Eileen   
March 19, 2005 Eileen Ashbarry, 77, of Jordan Rd., Skaneateles, died Saturday,
March 19. Born in Lancashire, England, she had retired from Welch Allyn, Inc.,
in Skaneateles. She was the widow of Albert Ashbarry, who died in 1976.
Surviving are three sons: Norman and Paul Ashbarry, both of Baldwinsville, and
Leonard Ashbarry of Skaneateles; a daughter, Elaine Sylvester of Elbridge; and
four grandchildren. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Robert D. Gray
Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Calling hours are Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the
funeral home, 49 Jordan St. Contributions: The American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Bajjaly, Kamel Mitri   
March 18, 2005 Kamel Mitri Bajjaly, 86, died peacefully Friday morning
surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband and father and a highly
respected business owner. He was born in 1918 in Haifa, Palestine, and
immigrated to Syracuse in 1956.He owned and operated The Beverage Baron,
Students Choice Foods and Valley Dairy grocery stores. He was a member of St.
Elias Orthodox Church. Through his commitment to the community, he touched
many lives. He always greeted his customers with "Hello my Friend" and meant
it from his heart. He will be lovingly remembered by those who knew him. He is
survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Elvira Majlaton; three daughters:
Susie Abboud, Annette Habayeb and Jackie Bajjaly; two sons, Nabil and Tony
Bajjaly; a sister, Massara Ashkar; 10 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elias Orthodox
Church, 4988 Onondaga Rd. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours
will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home, 3175 E. Genesee St.
To leave a note of condolence or for directions to the funeral home, visit us
at www.burnsgarfield.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Boyd, Frances (Riddle)   
March 18, 2005 Frances (Riddle) Boyd, 84, of Jamesville, passed away Friday at
the Nottingham following a long illness. A native of Columbia, SC, she lived
in Richmond, VA, and Raleigh, NC, before moving to Syracuse. Frances was a
graduate of Queens Collegein Charlotte, NC, and the Presbyterian School of
Christian Education in Richmond, VA. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev.
John B. Boyd, and her parents, the Rev. F. Ray Riddle and Fannie Chandler
Riddle. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. J. Barron Boyd Jr.
and Elizabeth A. Salvagno of Syracuse. She is also survived by two brothers,
the Rev. F. Ray (Jane) Riddle Jr. of Midland, TX, and Robert Mack (Barbara
Jean) Riddle of Thomasville, GA; her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Taylor Boyd of
Charlotte, NC; as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service in
celebration of her life will be held this spring in Columbia, SC. Bagozzi
Twins Funeral Home, Solvay, has charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in her memory to the First Presbyterian Church, 120
Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Carpenter, Thomas W.   
March 17, 2005 Thomas W. Carpenter, 68, of Debary, FL, succumbed to
complications of cancer on March 17, 2005. Mr. Carpenter was a 40-year retiree
of IBEW Local 910. He was born in Springfield, MA, and resided in Putney, VT,
and Pulaski, NY, until his retirement in 1996 to Debary, FL. Mr. Carpenter was
a volunteer of the Ringgold Fire Co. of Pulaski, retiring after 20 years of
service, a member of the Pulaski Masons, Scottish Rite, Media Shrine Club of
Watertown and a past member of the Oswego County Shrine Bike Patrol, Oswego
Elks Club and the Pulaski Lions Club. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife of
50 years, Bonnie Cunningham Carpenter; one daughter, Bonney Gugino of Pulaski;
two sons, Thomas R. (Debbie) of Pulaski and Timothy C. (Jean) of Oswego; eight
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the
Ringgold Fire Co., Pulaski, NY, or the American Cancer Society. A memorial and
committal service will be announced at a later date.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Clare, Kathleen Mary   
March 18, 2005 Kathleen Mary Clare, 89, of W. Mechanic St., Cato, NY, died at
home Friday, March 18, 2005. Kathleen was born January 13, 1916, in Geneva,
NY, the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Medberry Parrow. She had
retired from Gray Syracuse,Inc., Chittenango, NY. She was a resident of
Manlius for over 30 years before moving to Cato 11 years ago. She was a member
of St. Patrick's Church, Cato, and a member of the Cato Fire Department
Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her husband John M. Clare in 1988 and two
sisters, Dorothy Smith and Jane Parrow. She is survived by three sons: Michael
(Betty) Clare of Windsor, John R. (Mary Beth) Clare of Camillus and Ronald
(Marianne) Clare of Camillus; three daughters: Patricia (Douglas) McCurdy of
Cato, Deborah (Lee) Brown of Camillus and Mary Clare of Grahamsville; 14
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Maurice Parrow of
Liverpool and Robert (Maryann) Parrow of Edgenton, NC; one sister, Joan
Charette of Puerto Penasco Sonora, Mexico; several nieces and nephews. Family
and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 21,
at the family home, 2503 W. Mechanic St., Cato. Prayers will take place at the
family home on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m., and a Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Cato. Burial will be in Manlius
Cemetery. Jewell Funeral Homes, Inc., Cato, has arrangements. If desired,
memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church, c/o P.O. Box 224,
Cato, NY 13033 or Cato Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 252, Cato, NY 13033.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Dann, Dorcas Agnes   
March 18, 2005 Dorcas Agnes Dann, 89, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed
away peacefully on March 18, 2005, at Birchwood Health Care Center, Liverpool.
She is survived by sons, Raymond E. (Glenna) Dann Jr. of Hammondsport; Brent
S. (Jeanne) Dann of Columbus, NJ; and Lynn D. Dann of Lake Zurich, IL;
daughters, Carolyn A. (Durell) Knowlton of Sun City, AZ, and Susan A. (Blane)
Cherock of Liverpool, NY; one brother, Robert I. (Dolores) Dempster of Orange
Park, FL; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and special friend, Ed
Raps of Dundee, NY. The family will receive friends at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral
Home, 212 E.4th St., Watkins Glen, NY (607) 535-4331, Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., and
Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m., with funeral services to be held at the conclusion of
visiting hours. Born in Little Falls, NY, in 1915 to parents Irving S.
Dempster and Winifred C. Hinman, she was predeceased by her husband Raymond E.
Dann Sr. in 1989. Memorials in her memory may be made to Schuyler County
Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 2, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

DeVaul Jr., Earmal L.   
March 7, 2005 Earmal L. DeVaul, Jr., 64, of Panama City, FL, and formerly of
Canastota, died Monday, March 7, 2005, at his home following a lengthy
illness. Survivors: a daughter, Belinda R. Hill of Marietta, NY; a brother;
three sisters; four grandchildren;several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the J. Homer Ball
Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. No calling hours. Burial: Lenox Rural Cemetery,
Canastota J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

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 3/20/2005.

Gilliam, Clint   
March 15, 2005 Clint Gilliam, 65, of 233 Genesee Park Dr., went home to be
with the Lord, Tuesday, at Community General Hospital, surrounded by family
and loved ones. He was a member of Refuge Tabernacle Church of God in Christ,
where he served as adeacon. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Virginia
of Syracuse; two daughters, Josephine Williams (Leon) and Gloria D. Johnson
(Ben) both of Syracuse; one son, Jermaine Sterling of Syracuse; two sisters,
Flora "Cookie" Horton (Leon) and Rosemary Johnson (Emanuel), both of Hughes,
AK; two brothers, Oscar Gilliam (Julia) and Charles Gilliam (Gunnie) both of
Syracuse; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services will be
Wednesday at noon at Refuge Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 311 Oakwood
Ave. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 4 to 7
p.m. at the church. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated
475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Hauswirth, Charles   
Friday's obituary notice for Charles F. Hauswirth of Baldwinsville who died
March 16, 2005, listed an incorrect last name for a surviving sister. His
sister's name is Marie Guiles. Arrangements were with Falardeau Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Hughes, Barbara Jean
March 17, 2005 Barbara Jean Hughes, 72, of 605 Lake St., Chittenango, died
Thursday at University Hosptial. Born in Syracuse, Mrs. Hughes had been a
resident of Chittenango since 1964. Mrs. Hughes was a graduate of St. Mary's
College in South Bend,IN, where she received the inaugural Outstanding Alumni
Award, and received a master's degreee in education from Syracuse University.
She was a fifth-grade teacher in the Chittenango Central School District in
the 1960s. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Chittenango, where she
volunteered for the bereavement luncheons. She was an honorary member of the
Chittenango Rotary Club, the Chittenango Garden Club and the Embroidery Guild.
Surviving are her twin sons, John Christopher (Jodi) of Greenbsboro, NC, and
William Patrick and grandson Kyle of Pulaski; three stepsons, Robert J. Jr.
(Karen) of Naples, FL; Daniel T. (Suzanne) of Southington, CT; and Joseph E.
(Cindy) of Aurora, CO; two stepdaughters, Catherine Jankowsky of Greenville,
SC, and Ellen (Paul) Hughes-Cromwick of Ann Arbor, MI; 14 grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J., in
2001. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church,
Chittenango. Spring burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chittenango.
Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Monday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702
Legion Drive, Chittenango. Contributions may be made to Barbara Jean Hughes
Scholarship Fund, c/o Chittenango High School Business Office. G.F. Zimmer
F.H. Chittenango 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Kennedy, William   
March 18, 2005 William "Charles" Kennedy, 93, formerly of Minetto, entered
into Eternal Rest on March 18, 2005, at Seneca Hill Manor. He was the son of
the late Morris and Martha Albertina Kath Kennedy. He served in the political
office as Justice of the Peace and later as the town supervisor for the town
of Volney. He worked at Columbia Mills for 15 years and Sealright in Fulton
for 10 years. His grandsons gave him a "special award" for being the most
faithful spectator at their sports events. He also enjoyed golf, fishing and
woodworking. Mr. Kennedy was predeceased by his wife, Capitola Stevens
Kennedy, in December 2004. Survived by one daughter, Barbara (John) Sanderson
of Pulaski; one sister, Winifred Foot of Auburn; five grandchildren: Colleen
and Jeff Weaver, Toni and Dean Nicholson, Patrick and Sharon Nelson, Grant and
Cathy Nelson, Garth and Jenifer Nelson; nine great-grandchildren: Michelle,
Matthew, Carrie, Rebecca, Kimberly, Chelsea, Kacie, Samuel and Karlee; several
nieces and nephews. A celebration of life for both him and his wife will be
held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Nelson Funeal Home.
Contributions can be made to the residents fund at Seneca Hill Manor.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

LaCelle, Bertha L.
Worrell LaCelle March 17, 2005 Bertha L. LaCelle, 72, passed away Thursday in
St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Sacramento, CA, and moved to Liverpool
in 1962. She is predeceased by her infant son, Jimmy Clark LaCelle, and her
daughter, Betty LaCelle. She is survived by her three children: Richard
Worrell Jr. of Liverpool, David (Debbie) LaCelle of Bridgeport and Sheryl
LaCelle of Liverpool; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial
service will be held Monday at 6 p.m. in Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, 514
Turtle St., Syracuse, NY.ZDIGNI PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

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 3/20/2005.

Marano, Josephine A.
March 13, 2005 Josephine A. Marano, 65, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at
Odyssey Harbor Hospice Facility, Las Vegas. She was a communicant of Our Lady
of Pompei Church. She was employed by Verizon for 30 years. Josephine is
predeceased byher parents, Thomas "Murph" Murano and Josephine Marano; two
brothers, Vincent and Michael Marano; and a brother-in-law, Patrick Manzi. She
is survived by a sister, Christina Manzi of Las Vegas; nephews: Patrick, Rocco
and Thomas Manzi, all of Las Vegas, and Richard Manzi of Syracuse; several
other nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 10:30
a.m. in Assumption Cemetery. A memorial service will take place at a later
date. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons
Street, P.O. Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057-0007.ZDIGNI PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL
HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

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; 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 3/20/2005.

Nugent Sr., Henry C.   
March 17, 2005 Henry C. Nugent, 84, of Baldwinsville, died Thursday at the VA
Medical Center after a long illness. He was a life resident of the Syracuse
area. Henry was the executive housekeeper for Community General Hospital for
over 20 years, retiringin 1982. He was an active member of the Executive
Housekeepers Association. He was also a 4th degree member of the Knights of
Columbus, Council 191. He was an active member of the VFW, Baldwinsville Post
5540. Henry was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII, serving in the South
Pacific from 1942 to 1946. He was an active member of the Sixth Marine
Division Association, Inc., 1st Provisional Brigade and traveled extensively
with them. He was also an avid golfer. He was predeceased by his wife
Genevieve in 1982, his son Michael in 2002 and his grandson Michael Maslyn in
1999. Surviving are his daughter, Joelle Maslyn (Gary); three sons, James Sr.
(Shirley) of Syracuse, Patrick (Carol Ann) of Pennellville and Henry Jr.
(Diane) of Dayton, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Karen Nugent of Syracuse; 14
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several cousins. Funeral
services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Gaynor-Maslyn Funeral Home and
10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church, Syracuse. Burial is in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Dewitt. Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
home, 1609 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to The Children's Hospital Fund, c/o University Hospital, 750 E. Adams
St., Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Reale, Rosemary P.
March 18, 2005 Rosemary P. Reale, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband Joseph Reale Jr. in
2002. Together they owned and operated RoJo Stables for more than 20 years.
She also worked as a waitress for many years at various local restaurants.
Survivors: a son, Mark (Eloise) Reale of Baldwinsville; a daughter, Noreen
(Neil) O'Brien of Cicero; five grandchildren: Julie Russell, Joseph Reale,
Christine Reale, David Reale and Michelle Landon. Services will be held
Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. at PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME and 11 a.m. in St. Michael's
Church in Central Square. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Calling hours will be held Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made
to the National Kidney Foundation of Central New York, 731 James St., Suite
200, Syracuse, NY 13203.ZDIGNI PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Richards, Allen J.   
March 17, 2005 Allen J. Richards, 83, of North Syracuse, formerly of Massena,
died Thursday at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II. He was employed by New Process Gear as an
electrician, retiring in 1983. He belonged to the Cicero American Legion Post
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. He was predeceased by his wife of 44
years, Blanche Laraby Richards, and a grandson, Devin Brigham. He is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Alson (Cheryl) Novak of Massena and Mrs. Raymond
(Nancy) DeJohn of Port Byron; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a
sister, Mrs. Albert (Lucille) Phelps of Winter Haven, FL. Calling hours will
be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Phillips Memorial Home, 64 Andrews St., Massena.
Prayer services will be held Monday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment
in Calvary Cemetery, Massena. Memorials to the American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Ross, Donald H.   
March 17, 2005 Donald H. Ross, 77, died March 17, 2005, at Community General
Hospital. Donald graduated from TR Prottor High School, joined the U.S. Navy
from 1947 to 1953, joined the Utica Police Force in 1953 and retired after 16
years of service in 1969.After retirement he formed a painting contracting
service. He married Phillis Arcuri in 1988 and moved to LaFayette. He was
manager of the Festival Gardens Apts. in LaFayette until retirement. He then
moved to Fayetteville in 2001. Survived by his wife, Phillis Arcuri Ross; a
son, Donald Ross Jr. of New Hartford; two daughters, Donna Watson of
Blockville and Deborah De Perno of Utica; two stepdaughters, Julie Clarke of
LaFayette and Melissa Fero of Fayetteville; a brother, Charles Ross of
Saquoit; a sister, Mary Kennedy of New Hartford. Services will be Monday at 10
a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Joseph's Church in
LaFayette by Father Michael P. Minehan. The family will greet friends at the
church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fayetteville Fire Department. HALL
FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Rudisill, Jennie
March 10, 2005 Jennie Rudisill, 85, a retired dental hygienist, went
peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2005, in Melbourne,
Florida. Mrs. Rudisill was born in Oneonta, NY. She lived in Syracuse and
DeWitt, NY, until 1983. Sheserved as secretary of the Syracuse Dental
Hygienist Association and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church,
Melbourne, and Holy Cross Church in DeWitt. She belonged to a garden club for
several years and the Senior Citizens Club of Melbourne and Palm Bay. Mrs.
Rudisill is survived by her son, Richard (Cynthia) Rudisill of Phoenix NY;
daughter, Jayne Marie (Doug) Chandler of DeWitt NY; brother, Albert Baldo, and
sister, Lucy Gaisford, both of Melbourne; six grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her husband of 49 years, Elmore S. in 1992. Services were held in
Melbourne, Florida. A Mass at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt, NY, will be held
for her on March 23, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Paget's Foundation, 120 Wall St., Suite 1602, New York, NY 10005.
Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Sansone, Jane R.   
March 17, 2005 Jane R. Sansone died Thursday at Loretto after a sudden
illness. She was a life resident of Syracuse. She is survived by her son
Victor (Susan) Sansone of Atlanta, GA; her daughter Janice Rathburn of
Syracuse; three grandchildren, Richard (Chrystine) Rathburn of Sumter, SC;
Victor J. (Patricia) Sansone III of Dallas, TX; and Derek J. Sansone of
Dallas, TX; three great-grandchildren, Brian and Nicole Rathburn of Sumter,
SC, and Victor J. Sansone IV. Friends may call Tuesday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at
Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St. and 10 a.m. in Holy Family
Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Catholic
Charities. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Skinner, Warren J. "Skippy"
March 12, 2005 Warren J. "Skippy" Skinner, 56, of Syracuse, passed away
peacefully with family by his side March 12 at the Veterans Hospital. Skippy
grew up in Brownville, NY, and graduated from Rockland High School in 1967. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Army andserved one tour in Vietnam. Skip had a giant
heart and cared greatly for strays of all types. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors: his daughters, Dawn Dibennadito of Haverstraw, NY, and Tammi
Skinner of Syracuse; brothers, William Skinner of Leesburg, VA, and Kelly
Skinner of Liverpool; sisters, Terri Kidney and Patti Marzolla, both of Cary,
NC; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for
family and friends will be 10 a.m. April 15, 2005, at Our Lady of Pompei
Church in Syracuse.ZDIGNI FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four
Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Snedeker, Mary E.   
March 17, 2005 Mary E. Snedeker, 61, of Lacona, died Thursday at Samaritan
Medical Center, Watertown. Survivors: one daughter, Lisa Clark; two sons,
Robert "Rob" and Steven of Sandy Creek; two stepsons, Donald of PA and Randy
of Northville; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle
Guyette of Henrietta and Phillip Guyette of Tampa, FL. Calling hours are
Sunday, March 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. with services following at Summerville
Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Spring burial will be in Wesleyan Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Szczechowiak, Thomas C.
March 18, 2005 Thomas C. Szczechowiak, 50, of Syracuse, passed away Friday.
Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Corcoran High School and was a maintenance
worker for Carrier Corp. Survivors: his mother, Helen of Geddes; two brothers,
Richard of Navar-ino and Robert of Geddes; one niece and one nephew. Services:
9 a.m. Tuesday at GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica
of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery Lakeland.
Friends may greet the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 1320
W. Genesee St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

Truex Jr., Duane P.
March 18, 2005 Duane P. Truex Jr., 84, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday,
March 18, at Community General Hospital. Born in Auburn, NY, he was a Syracuse
resident for 47 years and was a member of Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church. A
decorated WWIIveteran, he served in the European Theatre in 1944. Truex
attended Syracuse University following WWII and was an active member of Kappa
Sigma fraternity. He also sang with the American Legion chorus. Upon
graduation, he joined the Syracuse Supply Company, where he worked in
management for 35 years. An avid outdoorsman in his youth, he passed his love
of skiing, hiking, camping and water sports to his children. He enjoyed
spending summers at his cottage in Ontario, Canada, and winters at his
residence in Venice, FL, with friends and family. Duane Truex was a loyal and
honest friend, and a strong, loving, generous and giving father and husband.
He was the wind beneath our wings, our guide, our confidant, our strength and
our role model. His physical presence in our daily lives will be sorely
missed, but his indomitable spirit will live in us until the end of our days.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Ricketts Truex; a sister, Ruth
Truex Mills of Auburn, NY; four children: Duane III, Deborah, Diane and Donna;
10 grandchildren: Adriane, D. Phillip, Sarah, Alexandra, David, Sean-Ryan,
Colin-Patrick, Zach, Christian and Erin; daughter-in-law, Cherie Long. A
public celebration of the life of Duane Truex Jr., will be held on Tuesday,
March 22, at 3 p.m. at Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church, 4797 Makyes Rd. A
gathering of friends and family from 2 to 3 p.m. will precede the service.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church,
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the Leukemia Foundation. Dignity HOLLIS
FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

VanAman, Gladys Kuhn
March 16, 2005 Gladys Kuhn VanAman, 95, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at home.
Formerly of Canton, Ohio, she was a 1928 graduate of McKinley High School,
Canton, and a graduate of Canton Actual Business College. In Syracuse, she
helped care forher grandchildren and was a member of the DeWitt Recreation
Generation and the Jewish Community Center. She was an avid gardener, an
accomplished artist, a musician and a member of Christ Presbyterian Church,
Canton, Ohio. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Lynwood A.
VanAman in 1974. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Sharron of Syracuse
and Kathy Burkhardt of Memphis, TN; son-in-law, Parker Sharron of Syracuse;
three grandchildren: Lisa Fruia of Memphis, Matthew Sharron, M.D., of
Philadelphia, PA, and Meghan Sharron of Sonoma, CA; two great-grandchildren,
Joshua Burkhardt and John Fruia of Memphis. Services: 3 p.m. Monday, March 21,
at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Syracuse. Calling hour at the Brewster Room
of the Cathedral from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday. Sehl Burns Funeral Service will be
handling the arrangements. Memorial Contributions: St. Paul's Episcopal
Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

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 U.S. Postal Serviceand was a member of the National
Association of Letter Carriers Branch 134. Joe was a veteran of WWII U.S. 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 3/20/2005.

Vickery, C. Ethel   
March 11, 2005 C. Ethel Vickery, 94, of Baldwinsville, died Friday, March 11.
Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Vickery was a graduate of the NYC Business School and
worked as a bridal consultant for E.W. Edwards and Co. She was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville and the Female Charitable Society.
She was also past Matron of the Baldwinsville Eastern Star. She was
predeceased by her husband, John P. Vickery Jr. of Scheider Optometrist. She
is survived by her son, John P. Vickery III of Long View, TX, and her
daughter, Lynda Fauler of Baldwinsville; four grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Memorial Park, Warners. Contributions may be made to the Masonic Research Lab,
2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501-1787. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/20/2005.

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 3/20/2005.