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Avery Sr., Emerson R.
March 21, 2005 Emerson R. Avery, Sr., 79, of 9 Rosewood Ave., Cortland, NY,
died March 21, 2005 at SUNY Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse. A practicing
attorney in Cortland until the time of his death, Mr. Avery was born on
November 8, 1925, a son of the late Roy and Ethel Avery of Newark Valley. Mr.
Avery graduated from Newark Valley High School and enlisted at 17 years old
and saw action in Africa and Europe in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
After his service, he was honorably discharged and decommissioned as a Second
Lieutenant. Mr. Avery married Phyllis Marie Unold of Binghamton. He attended
and graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree. Mr. Avery
also held a Juris Doctorate from Cornell University Law School. He and his
wife, Phyllis moved to Cortland where he opened up a law practice in
September, 1953. Mr. Avery, a sole practitioner for many years, practiced for
a few years with his sons, Robert and Emerson, Jr. before Robert left for
other law opportunities. His son, Emerson, Jr., practiced with his father for
many years before being elected Cortland County Judge. Mr. Avery was a member
and past president of the Kiwanis Club, a member of the VFW, Post #2354, the
American Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association. He was
active in the community and a member of the Homer Methodist Church. An avid
sports fan, Mr. Avery faithfully attended his children's and grandchildren's
sporting events, as well as Syracuse University athletic events. Mr. Avery's
favorite sport to watch was wrestling, a sport at which his three sons and
five of his grandsons excelled, even though he, himself had been a varsity
basketball player in high school. Mr. Avery also loved to play cards, hunt,
and fish and was the owner of a fishing camp in Quebec, the site of some of
his great adventures. He was a friend to many, a generous and kind man, and a
gentleman. A loving husband, father, and proud grandfather, Mr. Avery is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis Avery, a former school teacher; his
three sons, Emerson R. Avery, Jr. (Marilyn), of Cortland, Robert Avery
(Philomena Mantella) of Foxboro, MA, Lawrence Avery (Lisa Harris) of Albany;
his three daughters, Dianne M. Avery (Beni Levi) of Cincinnati, OH, Nancy A.
Dafoe (Daniel) of Homer, and Phyllis M. Avery (Gary Weiner) of Plymouth, MI;
his grandchildren, Colette, Nicole, and Blaise Dafoe, Emerson, III and Michael
Avery, Vincent Nicholas, and Victor Avery, and Ethan, Emily, and Matthew
Weiner. Mr. Avery is also survived by his devoted sisters, Loretta Avery of
Newark Valley and Leola (Jack) Culley of Fort Collins, CO. The family received
friends and relatives at the Wright Beard Funeral Home in Cortland from 4 to 7
p.m. on Wednesday. Services will be held at 10 a.m. at the Wright Beard
Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave. in Cortland, Thursday with the Rev. Allan
Ferguson officiating. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the
Emerson R. Avery Wrestling Scholarship fund at Homer Central High School to
the attention of Mrs. Brown, 80 South West Street, PO Box 500, Homer, NY
13077.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Clark, Linda S.   
March 22, 2005 Linda S. Clark, 55, of Bath formerly of Moravia. Survivors:
parents, Ivan J. and Marilyn Clark of Moravia; brother, Alan Clark of Moravia.
Funeral services 3 p.m. March 26 at Shurtleff Funeral Home, Genoa. Spring
interment. Friends may call at the funeral home, 10117 Route 90, Genoa, on
Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. prior to service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.
DePalma, Michael   
March 20, 2005 Michael DePalma, 52, of Syracuse, died Sunday at University
Hospital. He is survived by brothers, Mike and David; aunt, Shirley Webb.
Graveside service Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Valley Cemetery. Contributions to
Monarch Industries, 600 S. Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204. Jan Maloff,
Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Diable, Dorothy M.   
March 22, 2005 Dorothy M. Diable, 83, of Athens, TN, formerly of Munnsville,
died Tuesday. Graveside services Saturday 9 a.m. in Stockbridge Cemetery.
Calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ironside Funeral Home, Inc., 342 Main
Street, Oneida. View obituary and send condolence at
www.ironsidefuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Harvey, Ann S.   
March 21, 2005 Ann S. Harvey, 79, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Monday at her
home. She was born in Schenectady, graduated from SU with a degree in business
education, and retired as the office manager for William G. Harvey Co. Ann was
a member and former chairman of the local chapter of the National Society of
Decorative Painters. She was formerly chairman of the board at Onondaga Hill
Free Library, board member of the Onondaga Hill Community Assoc., Cub Scout
Den and Girl Scout leader, and member of the First Church of Christ,
Scientist. She is survived by her husband, William G. Harvey Jr.; three sons,
Frederick C. of Onondaga Hill, Paul H. of Camillus, Mark L. of Arvada, Colo.;
one daughter, Kristie A. Hart of Everett, Pa.; one brother, Charles C.
Schneider of Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren, Lee V. Hart, III, Kyle A.
Hart, Jacob and Benjamin Harvey. Memorial services Tuesday, March 29, at 11
a.m. in the Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church, 4797 Makyes Rd., Onondaga Hill.
There will be a reception following the service in the fellowship hall.
Friends may call at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk.,
on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Arthritis
Foundation, 290 Elwood Davis Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088, or to Hospice of CNY,
990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc.
Onondaga Hill
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

John, Richard
March 23, 2005 Richard John, 77, of Liverpool, passed away Wednesday. Born in
Syracuse, he was a graduate of Nottingham High School and Syracuse University.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach and
communityleader. His amazing sense of humor and commitment to his country and
community were legendary. He was greatly loved by all that knew him. He was a
probation officer for Onondaga County for 29 years and spent several years as
president of the Probation Officers Association. He joined the Merchant
Marines at 16 years of age during World War II. He was a Sergeant in the US
Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean War and received two Bronze Stars and
a Purple Heart. He was very active in veterans organizations and affairs. He
earnestly campaigned for recognition both for Merchant Marines and Korean War
Veterans. He was a member of VFW's and a past commander of the Skaneateles
Falls American Legion Post #317. He established and led the Memorial Day
Parade in Elbridge for 19 years. He was also one of the original organizers of
the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Syracuse. He had a passion for athletics.
While still in high school he played on the Thornden Park Terrors semi-pro
football team. As an adult he played on recreational softball teams. He loved
handball and participated and won many handball tournaments throughout the
Syracuse area. He coached football at Phoenix Central School for three years,
and then coached football for the Boys Club. He was a coach and president of
the North Syracuse Little League. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Lorie.
Surviving are his daughters, Karen Gwilt of Liverpool, Lorie A. White of
Painted Post, NY; sons, Richard of California, Chris of Wisconsin;
grandchildren, Tyler, MacKayla, Caeley, and Collin; sisters, Marion Diehl,
Dorothy Ann Williams; brother, Louis Garbooshian, and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday in Christ The King Church, Liverpool.
Burial Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at
the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made
to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Langley, Gladys H.   
March 22, 2005 Gladys H. Langley, of Auburn, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005.
Visiting hours are Thursday, March 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. with funeral services
to follow at Langham Funeral Home. Contributions to Young Life, 615 Lincoln
Blvd., Long Beach, NY 11561, or Alzheimer's Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick
St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Marks, Laura June   
March 21, 2005 Laura June Marks, 76, of Sennett, NY. Surviving: her family.
Services: Friday 1 p.m. in United Church of Auburn, 77 Metcalf Drive.Calling
hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. in the Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home, 42 E. Genesee St.
Contributions to the United Church of Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

McCarthy, Arlene D.   
March 23, 2005 Arlene D. McCarthy, 85, of Fulton, died Wednesday. Surviving:
son, Ronald McCarthy; brother, Herbert Flack; sisters, Gladys and Evelyn Cole;
granddaughter, Shannon Colvin. Calling hours Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Young
& Son Funeral Home, 322 Oneida St., Fulton, with a service on Saturday, at the
funeral home at 11 a.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Murray, Raymond William   
March 21, 2005 Raymond William Murray of Cazenovia, New York and Vero Beach,
Florida, died March 21, 2005 at the Indian River Memorial hospital in Vero
Beach. He was a partner in the Law Firm of Bond, Schoeneck & King in Syracuse,
NY. He was a memberof the American Bar Association and the Onondaga County Bar
Association, and was recently honored as an attorney who had practiced for 50
years. He was a graduate of Amherst College and the Harvard Law School. Mr.
Murray served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in both World War
II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Cazenovia Club and the Cazenovia
Golf Club. Mr. Murray is survived by his wife of 56 years, Deborah; his five
sons and their wives, David and Elizabeth of Cazenovia, Mark and Joanna of
Alexandria, VA, Kevin and Jane of Guilford, CT, Matthew and Oksana of
Arlington, VA, and Christopher and Lisa of Ridgefield, CT; 12 grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Peter Murray.
Services will be Wednesday, March 30 at the St. James Church in Cazenovia, NY
at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery Dewitt, NY. Calling hours
will be Tuesday, March 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Burns-Garfield Funeral home,
3175 E. Genesee St. Contributions may be made to the Samaritan Center, 310
Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY. To leave a note of condolence or for directions
to the funeral home please visit www.burnsgarfield.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Nicotra, Gerardo
March 22, 2005 Gerardo Nicotra, age 77, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday in
St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. The son of Filippo and Carmela
Russo Nicotra, he was born in Italy and served in the Italian Army. He moved
to the Syracuse area in 1956and was employed by Syracuse China for 35 years,
retiring in 1990. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Pompei Church. He was
predeceased by one sister, Lorenza Coco; and two brothers, Gregorio and Alfio
Nicotra. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary C. Santoro Nicotra; a
daughter, Carmela M. (Richard) Carden of N. Syracuse; two grandsons,
Christopher G. and Eric T. Carden; a brother, Salvatore (Simonetta) Nicotra of
Italy and nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services will be held at the
Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Dignity PIRRO & SONS
FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

North, Eunice Irene
March 22, 2005 Mrs. Eunice Irene North, 84, of 226 Farrier Ave., the Towers,
Oneida, died early Tuesday morning, March 22, 2005, at her residence. Eunice
was born May 12, 1921, in Merrillsville, N.Y., daughter of Ethan and Rita
Ingalls Orcutt. She was a graduate of Stockbridge Valley High School, class of
1938. On Sept. 1, 1940, in Oneida, Eunice was united in marriage with Robert
North. Following their marriage, Eunice, along with her husband, a United
Methodist minister, served several churches in the Northern New York
Conference. Upon their retirement, the couple then made the Sherrill area
home. Eunice was a member of Christ Church United Methodist of Sherrill and
was active in the United Methodist Women. Surviving besides her husband, the
Rev. Robert North, are daughters, Charlene Loucks of Tualatin, Oregon, Linda
and her husband Douglas Houmiel of Cicero, and Karen and her husband Weldon
Papineau of Carthage; sister, Carol Cast of Seabrook, Texas; three brothers,
Howard, Roger and Norman Orcutt, all of Oneida; five grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
held on Friday at 2 p.m. from Christ Church United Methodist of Sherrill.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at Christ
Church United Methodist, Park Ave., Sherrill, on Friday one hour prior to the
service. In memory of Mrs. North, contributions may be made to Christ Church
United Methodist. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

O'Shea, John Patrick
March 22, 2005 Mr. John Patrick O'Shea, 81, 6 Ash Street, Massena, died
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 morning at Massena Memorial Hospital, where he was
admitted from the St. Regis Nursing Home on March 13, 2005. He was born May
25, 1923 in Hudson Falls, NY, the son of the late Celestine Patrick and Hannah
(Dougherty) O'Shea. He graduated from Lake Placid High School in 1941. He
served in the Pacific with the US Navy from November 1942 until January 1946.
He married Fern A. Thew on July 27, 1946 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Lake
Placid with Father Kelley, celebrating. Mrs. O'Shea died July 21, 2002. He was
an installer and repairman for New York Telephone Company, retiring in
February 1984. He was a member of the Massena Volunteer Fire Department for 39
years, serving as chief from 1977 to 1978, he was currently a member of the
Massena Exempt Firemen. As a dedicated volunteer fireman, he twice received
the Fireman of the Year for Northern New York. He was a member of the
Telephone Pioneers, Earl J. Sanitmaw VFW Post #1143, American Legion Post #79,
and a communicant of the Church of the Sacred Heart. He is survived by his two
sons, John Patrick O'Shea, Jr., Massena, Michael Thew O'Shea, Massena; three
daughters, April Rizzo, Syracuse, Kathy and Steve Bradish, Massena, Colleen
and William Foster, Massena; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Robertson.
Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Donaldson Funeral Home,
100 N. Main St., Massena, where members of the Massena Exempt Firemen will
meet at 7:30 for a prayer service. A Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Donald
F. Manfred, pastor, celebrating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Massena.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Regis Nursing Home Activities
Fund.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Pickard, Helen M.   
March 22, 2005 Helen M. Pickard, 88, of 5 N. Chappell St., Jordan, died
Tuesday at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Born in Elbridge, Mrs. Pickard was a life
resident of the Jordan Elbridge area. She was a 1934 graduate of Elbridge High
School and a 1935 graduate CCBI. Mrs. Pickard was formerly employed by New
York Telephone Co. She was a member of the Elbridge Community Church and the
Jordan Study Club. She was a longtime volunteer at the Jordan Bramley Library.
Her first husband Sears Chamberlin died in 1955. Surviving are her husband
Kenneth M. Pickard; two sons, Bruce Chamberlin of Buffalo and Richard
Chamberlin of Lancaster; a daughter, Suzanne Field of Auburn; seven
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday
in the Elbridge Community Church. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St.,
Elbridge. Contributions may be made to the Elbridge Community Church or the
Jordan Bramley Library. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Elbridge 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Reynolds, Avis C.   
March 21, 2005 Avis C. Reynolds, 89, of West Monroe, died Monday, March 21,
2005 at her home. Born in Syracuse, she had lived in West Monroe since 1970.
She was a retired stenographer who had worked at the Syracuse Development
Center for several years. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Donald
Reynolds; three sons, George (Claudia) of Constantia, Mark of Weedsport and
Gary (Cindy) of Bernhards Bay; and 10 grandchildren. Memorial Services will be
6 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2005 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 So.
Main St., Central Square with calling hours from 4 to 6 p.m. before the
service. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Oswego County
Hospice, PO Box 3080, Oswego, NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Salvage, Linda M. H.
March 22, 2005 Linda M. H. Salvage, 54, of Solvay, died Tuesday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. She was a devoted, loving parent and wife. She is survived
by her parents, Ralph and Mable Hillis; husband, Larry "Chip"; sons, Joshua
and Christopher; daughters, Heather and Juliana; brothers, George and Doug;
sisters, Patricia and Cathy; several nieces and nephews; and loving church
family. A memorial celebration of Linda's life will take place Friday at 10
a.m. at the Grace Assembly of God, 4220 Fay Rd., Syracuse. Burial at White
Chapel. Jan Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end
funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Sears, Frances R.
February 23, 2005 Frances R. Sears, 66, of Ovid, NY, died February 23, 2005 in
Rochester, NY. With family members she traveled many miles, well known as the
Floyd Sears Family Gospel Singers. Survivors: Husband, Floyd; six children;
siblings; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the New Hope Bible Fellowship, Oak Hill Road,
Moravia, NY. Friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
and Friday at the Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. In memory of
Fran Sears send memorial funds to Floyd Sears, 6797 County Rd. 129, Ovid, NY
14521 www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Smith, Melody Simmons   
March 23, 2005 Melody Simmons Smith, 51, of 9 Clinton Terrace, Jordan, died
Wednesday at home. Born in Auburn, Melody was a life resident of the
Jordan-Elbridge area. She was a 1972 graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School.
Melody was employed as a quality control inspector at Tessy Plastics Corp. She
was predeceased by her father Albert J. Simmons. Surviving are three
daughters, Heather Bedeor of Mich., Heidi Reed of Phoenix, NY, and Chantel
Smith of Jordan; her mother, Ann Simmons of Jordan; five brothers, Greg and
Brady Simmons, both of Jordan, Bart Simmons of Memphis, Brett Simmons of
Elbridge, and Scott Simmons of Fla.; six grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at the Bush Funeral Home, Jordan.
Spring burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home, 15 N. Main St. Contributions may be made to the
Jordan Ambulance Fund. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Jordan 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Teabo, Jeanette M.
Wednesday's obituary notice for Jeanette M. Teabo, of Auburn, who died March
21, 2005, incorrectly stated that a Mass and Christian Burial will be held in
St. Josephs Church. The services will be held in St. Johns Church, Port Byron,
on Monday at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Cheche Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

VanZandt, Dennis
March 21, 2005 Dennis VanZandt, of Benson Rd., Skaneateles, died Monday, March
21, 2005, after a brief illness. Dennis was born in Rahway, New Jersey, on
March 20, 1939. He graduated from Woodbridge High School and spent three years
in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Rutgers in 1964, married, and started work
at Mutual Life Insurance Co. as a life underwriter. When MONY innovated a
Comprehensive Life Underwriting Expert Computer System, it was Dennis' 25-year
knowledge that was used. This project was one of the highlights of his career.
After retiring from MONY, Dennis became the owner of the Royal Coachman-a fly
shop. Here he spent many happy years swapping "fish" stories with his buddies.
When his sons were young, Dennis was active in the Cub and Boy Scouts. His
family was his first love, but fly fishing was a close second. He was
fortunate to have fished in Alaska, Northwest Territory and the Bahamas. He
was also a prize winning home brewer. Dennis loved to travel, showing his
family great places and good times. When one trip was over, he already planned
the next. Antarctica was a dream come true. Dennis leaves behind his mother
Dorothy VanZandt McNamara; his wife Inge; sons, Dennis and Steven;
daughter-in-law Kristina; grandsons, Erik and William Dennis; brother William;
nephews, William and Nicholas; great-nephews, Max and Nick; and great-niece
Emma. A funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, in St.
Mary's of the Lake Church in Skaneateles. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SAVES.
Arrangements are by the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Wadsworth, Marjorie E.   
March 21, 2005 Marjorie E. Wadsworth, age 82, of Sandy Creek, died Monday at
Loretto Heights Nursing Home, Oswego. She was a Home Health Aide in Oswego
County for many years. Surviving are three sons, Kevin Wadsworth of Sandy
Creek, William Wadsworth of Lorraine, Darrell Miller of Canastota; one
daughter, Marjorie Miller Pratt of Canastota; six sisters; five brothers; 11
grandchildren. She was predeceased by one daughter, Brenda Jones; and one son,
Keith Miller. Graveside services will be held in the spring at Pleasant Lawn
Cemetery, Parish. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.

Wilson, Ann V. "Ronni"   
March 21, 2005 Ann V. "Ronni" Wilson, 56, of Weedsport. Calling hours will be
from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday at the Sennett Federated Church. Services will
follow immediately at 3 p.m. at the church. Donation: American Heart/American
Stroke Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Arrangements are with
White Chapel Funeral Home, Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/24/2005.