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Atkinson, Sheila Cullen
March 24, 2005 Sheila Cullen Atkinson, 75, of North Syracuse, died Thursday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a native of England and had resided in North
Syracuse since 1964. In 1994 she retired from Key Bank as branch manager,
having worked for Gold Dome andKey Bank at the Skyline and N. Syracuse
offices. She was an avid gardener, seamstress, crafter and animal lover.
Surviving are three children, Mark S. (Helen) Atkinson of North Syracuse,
Karon J. Zoll of West Monroe and Victoria Louise Davidson of Hudson, FL; seven
grandchildren, Dana and Lauren Atkinson, Todd, Dustin, Janai and Wesley Zoll,
and Kaleigh Davidson; and her beloved pet friend, Rocky. Services will be
Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home with burial in North Syracuse
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home,
215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to the CNY SPCA,
5878 East Molloy Road, Mattydale 13211. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Beauchene, Gerald A.   
March 25, 2005 Gerald A. Beauchene, 84, of town of Oswego, died March 25,
2005. Survivors: wife Carol; two daughters, Bonny Dunham and Penney Falise;
three brothers; one twin sister; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren.
Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Nelson Funeral Home. Calling hours will be
held 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Bennett, Mildred E. Perkins
March 25, 2005 Mildred E. Perkins Bennett, 90, formerly of S. Wilbur Ave.,
died Friday at St. Camillus. She was born in Amesbury, MA, and lived in
Syracuse most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church.
Mildred was predeceasedby her husband John and two sons, Michael and Peter.
Surviving are her daughter, Karen Garris (Todd); two sons, John P. Bennett
(Cathy) and Kevin T. Bennett (Barbara); a sister, Theresa "Dolly" Mullen; and
eight grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Edward J. Ryan
& Son Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in
St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
St. Camillus Foundation. Edward J. Ryan & Son Inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Branca, George P.
March 23, 2005 George P. Branca, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at his
home. A life resident, he was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. Mr.
Branca was a well known radio commentator for many years. A man very proud of
his Italian heritage, he was always actively involved as a volunteer and
participant in parades, festivals and outdoor activities. He was a graduate of
CBA and LeMoyne College. He is survived by his mother, Jane Simone Branca of
Syracuse; a sister, Joanne Sprehe of Arlington, Va.; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Pirro & Sons Funeral
Home and 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Tuesday, from
9 to 10 a.m. Contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Dignity PIRRO &
SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Brennan, Gerald L.   
February 21, 2005 Gerald L. Brennan, 50, of Chittenango, passed away at
University Hospital. Survivors: mother and father, Geraldine and Larry Deyo
Sr.; brothers and sisters, Ronald Brennan, Gary Brennan, Pam Lang, Sandy
Brennan, Muriel Deyo, Larry Deyo Jr. and Gerri Ann Deyo; many nieces, nephews
and dear friends. Everyone is invited to a benefit in Gerald Brennan's memory
on April 2 at the Lakeport Tavern starting at 2 p.m. Graveside service to be
held in the spring at Pine Plains Cemetery, Kirkville. Arrangements entrusted
to Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Campion, Marian Jane   
March 25, 2005 Marian Jane Campion, 87, of Liverpool, passed away Friday at
St. Joseph's Hospital. Jane was born in Syracuse November 22, 1917, to Zada
(Eggleston) Dugan and James Dugan and was a life resident of the Syracuse
area. She was a graduate ofCentral High School. Jane worked at U.S. Hoffmann
for 18 years and also worked as a secretary at Atlantic Richfield for 20
years. Jane enjoyed playing on several golf leagues and was an avid traveler
and reader. She also liked spending time in her garden and having luncheons
with her friends. She was also a communicant of St. Matthew's Episcopal
Church. Jane was predeceased by her loving husband, William Allen Campion, and
by her brother, Jack Dugan. Jane was the aunt to many nieces and nephews,
including Jack Dugan of Port Byron; Jim and Elaine Dugan of San Pedro, CA;
Janice Dugan of Minoa; and Tom and Jeannie Dugan of Camillus. She will also be
lovingly remembered by her many great-nieces and -nephews, Sue Freel of
Milford, NH; Jennifer Morton of Enid, OK; Jennifer Piraino of Cicero;
Christopher Mammone of Los Angeles; and Jeffrey and Brian Dugan of Camillus;
as well as many others. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29,
2005, at Maurer Funeral Home. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday,
March 28, 2005, at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Spring burial
will be in Highland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Liverpool Fire
Department, 1110 Oswego St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Gaske, Alicia M. (Conners)
March 23, 2005 Alicia M. Gaske, 70, of E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse, died
Wednesday at Crouse Hospital. A native of East Syracuse, Mrs. Gaske resided at
Oneida River Park in Pennellville for 12 years before moving to N. Syracuse
three years ago. She worked as asenior companion with the PACE program in N.
Syracuse since 2002. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima church and a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1832 in Mattydale.
Alicia also enjoyed the dances sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on Taft
Rd. She was predeceased by her husband of 23 years, Edward F., in 1991.
Surviving are two daughters, Peggy (Kevin) Sturtevant of Pennellville and
Theresa (Tim) Hanno of Clay; a son, Edward (Bill Morgan) Gaske of Rome; two
sisters, Betty Thompson of St. Petersburg, FL, and Joan Szymanoski; a brother,
James Conners of Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren: Lisa, Tracy, Jessica and
Tim; four great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Christopher, Joshua and Gavin. Funeral
services will be 9:15 a.m.Tuesday at Krueger Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St.
Rose of Lima Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call
from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale.
Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Graves, Francis A.   
March 24, 2005 Francis A. Graves, 62, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at his
home. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a resident of Syracuse for the past 45
years and retired from the Syracuse D.P.W. He also was a communicant of Our
Lady of Pompei Church. Survivors: his wife, Linda Kulikowski Graves; sisters,
Louise (Douglas) Fralick, Jeanette (Robert) Dagnault and Mira Elisbree.
Calling Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to noon with services to follow at the funeral
home. Burial in Loomis Hill. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST.
Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Gunnip, Theresa M. Ledger   
March 25, 2005 Theresa M. Ledger Gunnip, 70, of Solvay, died Friday at Van
Duyn. Born in Syracuse, she was a retail manager for Woolworth's and Kmart
until she retired. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Gunnip, and
her brothers, Robert and Donald Ledger. Survivors: two daughters, Doris Bowles
of Fairmount and Virginia Jordan of Brewerton; two sons, Timothy and Ricky of
Solvay; four sisters: Mary Slobodian of Georgia, Anna Hefti of Syracuse, Ada
Koll of West Monroe and Elizabeth Oare of Hastings; a brother, Chester Ledger
of Syracuse; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and
nephews. Services: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tindall Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St.
Lucy's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling Hours: 4 to 7
p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 1921 West Genesee Street. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY
13220. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Hackbarth, Eric "Rick"   
March 24, 2005 Eric "Rick" Hackbarth, 51, of Penn Yan, died Thursday in Monroe
County. He was born in Syracuse and grew up in Camillus before moving to the
Rochester area for more than 20 years. Eric graduated from West Genesee High
School in 1972 and re-ceived his associate's degree from Rochester Institute
of Technology. He was a digital design engineer for Eastman Kodak in Rochester
since 1981. Previously, he also worked for Penn Yan Airport. Eric was an FAA
inspector. He enjoyed flying and boating. Surviving are his former wife,
Pamela; parents, Carl and Charlene Hackbarth of Camillus; sisters, Patricia
Hackbarth of New York City and Christine Hackbarth of Syracuse; three nieces;
and one great-niece. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at
Fairmount Community Church. Friends may call Monday, March 28, from 4 to 7
p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 West Genesee Street, Camillus. Burial will
be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fairmount
Community Church, 4801 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13219. PLEASE SIGN
OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Harvey, Francis W.
March 21, 2005 Francis W. Harvey, 74, of Florida, died Monday March 21, 2005,
at his home. Born in Syracuse, he was a Navy veteran, serving during the
Korean War. Mr. Harvey retired as a sergeant with the Syracuse Police
Department in 1984 after 29 years of service. He was a member of the PBA. He
was predeceased by a daughter, Kathleen Harvey, in 1984. Surviving: one
daughter, Carol Sloan of Baldwinsville; four sons: Peter R. of Liverpool, and
William F., Michael R. and David M., all of Baldwinsville; 12 grandchildren;
one great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Gates Funeral Home, Inc.
Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours will be held
Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 29 W.
Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Jaquin, Faith M.   
March 23, 2005 Faith M. Jaquin, infant daughter of Malik Adams and Jodi
Jaquin, of Auburn, died in Mount Sinai Hospital. Faith was born March 11 in
Syracuse. Surviving along with her parents are three aunts and an uncle. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Farrell's
Funeral Service, Inc., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Kalfas, Sotirios "Terry"   
March 24, 2005 Sotirios "Terry" Kalfas, of Lafayette, died Thursday, March 24,
at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Queens, NY, Terry was
a graduate of Brooklyn Tech. His lifetime employment in the printer and
computer industry startedwith IBM for 15 years until 1987, when he retired
from OCE Co. He was U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member
of St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church and the yeri yeri bowling league. He was
predeceased by his wife Lee Knoblock in 1991. Surviving are his sister, Bessie
(John) Cotsonas of Lafayette; nieces, Joanne (Patrick) Markey and Tessa
(Donald) Hewitt; nephews, Peter (Cherie) Cotsonas and Michael (Kathryn)
Cotsonas; 16 grandnieces and -nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Sophia's Greek Church, with burial at Oakwood-Morningside Cemetery. Calling
Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home, 3175 E.
Genesee St. Contributions may be made to St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church,
325 Waring Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224. For directions to the funeral home or to
leave a note of condolence, please visit www.burnsgarfield.com.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Kemp, Nellie O.   
January 30, 2005 Nellie Orisa Livingston Kemp, of Ravena, entered into the
spirit world early Sunday morning, January 30, 2005. Born in Fairdale, NY, in
1924, she moved to Ravena, NY, in the fall of 2002. Survivors include one
daughter, Orisa M. Skipper of Ravena; four grandchildren, Melissa J.
Skipper-Kowlessar of Albany, Ernest C. Skipper III of Ravena, Jennifer N.
Skipper of Ravena, and Joseph E. Skipper of Guilderland; four beloved
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be
held April 1, 2005, 7 p.m. at the Hannibal Methodist Church, Hannibal, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society, 3
Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Lubaszewski, Joseph S.   
March 22, 2005 Joseph S. Lubaszewski, 77, of 5611 Silver Street, Auburn, died
Tuesday. Surviving are his widow, Mary Ann Lubaszewski of Auburn; sons,
Lynn/Dawn of Auburn, David/Lynne of Farmington, New York; a daughter,
Joanne/Robert Banyas of Ohio; a sister, Romaine Rosner/John of Florida; five
grandchildren. Mass: Monday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Macholl Jr., Charles E.   
March 25, 2005 Charles E. Macholl Jr., 55, died Friday at Auburn Memorial
Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was
predeceased by his sister Elaine, his brother Daniel and his father Charles.
Charles was a native of Marcellus, where he attended Marcellus School. He was
a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church. He is survived by his mother,
Regina; his sisters, Barbara (Kevin) Connors of Marcellus and Margaret (Jeff)
Ireland of Spafford; his sister-in-law, Patricia of Marcellus; five nieces;
four nephews; many cousins, aunts and uncles. <#2>Service and burial will be
private. Contributions may be made to The Lost Boys of Sudan Education Fund,
c/o Assisi Center, 800 North Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13208. Ryan Funeral Home
Marcellus, N.Y.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Mayo, John P.   
March 23, 2005 John P. Mayo, 93, of Camillus, died Wednesday. Born in
Syracuse, he graduated from Syracuse University in 1933 and worked as an
engineer for Crucible Specialty Metals for 43 years before retiring in 1976.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary Jane in 2002 and his son Peter in 2004.
John enjoyed designing and making his own furniture and spending time in the
summer with his family at Ramona Beach. Survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen
(David) Hoag of Camillus and Joanne (Richard) Henry of Oswego; four
grandchildren, Susanna Mayo, Elizabeth Hoag, Margaret Henry and Daniel Henry.
Services are 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Flowers are
gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church,
5402 West Genesee Street, Camillus, NY 13031. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons
Funeral Home, Camillus. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH
& SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Nadeau, Rona Marie   
February 12, 2005 Rona Marie Nadeau, 80, of Lake Placid, Fla., died Feb. 12,
2005, in Lake Placid. Born in Cornwell, Ontario, Canada, she moved to Lake
Placid from Syracuse in 1999. She was a homemaker, a member of the Lake Placid
Elks Club and St. James Catholic Church in Lake Placid. Survivors include her
husband, Martial Gadbois; daughters, Francine Lilyea of Oceanside, Calif.;
Madeleine Klein of Centennial, Colo.; son, John of Lake Los Angeles, Calif.;
stepdaughters, Karen Dienhoffer of Syracuse, Michelle Goodfellow of
Pennellville; stepson, Paul Gadbois of Round Lake, Ill.; sisters, Rita M.
Legault of Syracuse, Therese Boulerice of Cornwell, Ontario, Canada; brother,
Rolland Legault of Memphis, N.Y.; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. Funeral services 8:45 a.m.
Thursday at Maurer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church, Liverpool. Calling hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Entombment in St. Mary's Cemetery
Resurrection Mausoleum, DeWitt. Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd
Hospice, 4418 Sun'N Lake Boulevard, Sebring, FL 33872. Maurer Funeral Home,
Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Nemoy, Estelle
March 24, 2005 Estelle Nemoy, 65, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Thursday
after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her father, Abraham Nemoy.
Estelle is survived by her mother, Frieda Nemoy, Binghamton; sister and
brother-in-law, Charney and Robert Oppenheim, Binghamton; nieces and nephews,
Michael and Kristina Oppenheim and their children, Thomas and Morgaina, New
Hampshire, Elaine and Shai Mandel and their children, Chaim, Tikvah, Avigayle,
Areyh and Tziviah, Jerusalem, Israel, and Heather and Jonathan Douek, New York
City. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, March 28, at Beth David
Synagogue, 39 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, with Rabbi Chaim Harkavy
officiating. Interment will follow services in Upper Beth El Cemetery,
Syracuse. Family will observe shiva at the Oppenheim home through Sunday
morning, April 3. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Estelle's name
may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southern NY Region, 31 Adams
Avenue, Endicott, New York 13760. Expressions of sympathy for the Nemoy and
Oppenheim family may be forwarded to demunn@stny.rr.com Arrangements for the
family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

O'Connor, Richard J.   
March 25, 2005 Richard J. O'Connor, 77, of 1-12 Ruggles Lane, Barre, MA,
passed away Friday, March 25, 2005, in his residence. He was born in Syracuse,
NY, son of Charles and Josephine (Carroll) O'Connor and lived in Paxton for
over 30 years before moving to Barre. He was a graduate of St. Bonaventure
College in Olean, NY, where he played on the basketball team. Richard was an
Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War as a Yugoslavian interpreter. He
was owner/operator of Arco Alarm Co. in Worcester for many years before he
retired. Richard served as a deacon for many years at St. Paul's Cathedral,
most recently with Bishop Reuger and previously at St. John's Chruch, both in
Worcester. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Barre. He leaves his wife
of 48 years, Janet A. (Jordan) O'Connor; one son, Jordan C. O'Connor of
Petersham; four daughters: Sharon Bannister and Susannah Auferoth, both of
Hatfield, MA; Amy King of Brockton; and Megan Reitz of Southhampton; one
brother, Carroll O'Connor of Port St. Lucie, FL; one sister, Nancy Gaffney of
Baldwinsivlle, NY; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The funeral service
will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2005, from Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre
Rd., Barre, MA, with an 11 a.m. Mass in St. Joseph's Church, 29 South St.,
Barre. Burial will be in Mooreland Cemetery in Paxton. Calling hours will be
held Monday, March 28, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul's Outreach, 38 High St.,
Worcester, MA 01609.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Ostrander, Grover G.   
March 25, 2005 Grover G. "Ozzie" Ostrander, of West Lake Rd., Fleming, died
Friday in Auburn. Visiting Hours: Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at Langham Funeral Home,
with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Services: Tuesday at 10 a.m. at First United
Methodist Church of Auburn. Contributions: First United Methodist Church of
Auburn Scholarship Fund, 99 South St., Auburn, or Matthew House, P.O. Box 283,
Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Phillips Sr., John "Crutch"   
March 24, 2005 John "Crutch Phillips Sr., Port Byron. Survivors: wife,
Elizabeth King Phillips; children: Elizabeth Jones, Teresa, Theodore, John
Jr., Nancy Isaacson and Donald Stebbins. Calling Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at
White Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First
Presbyterian Church, Weedsport.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Powers, Gertrude
March 25, 2005 Gertrude Schwartz Powers, 75, died on Friday at the home of her
niece, Lynn Ann Fields. She formerly resided in Mattydale and Deltona, FL,
until she returned north in 2002. She retired in 1985 after 32 years with
Keepsake Diamond Co.and was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church. She was
predeceased by her husband Robert J. Powers, who died in November 1990. She is
survived by her two brothers, John M. Schwartz of Syracuse and Charles A.
Schwartz of Baldwinsville; three sisters: Dorothy (Richard) Merrill of Cicero,
Marlene (Edward) Kurlya of Mattydale and Diane (Brian) VanAuken of Clay; and
several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services are
Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home. Burial is in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home, 3111 James Street. Contributions may be made to Mattydale Volunteer Fire
Department or St. Stephen Lutheran Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Rachfal, Elfriede   
March 3, 2005 Elfriede Rachfal, 78, of Palmer Township, PA, formerly of
Syracuse, died Thursday, March 3. She was the wife of the late Stanley J.
Rachfal. Born July 28, 1926, in Bassersdorf, Switzerland, she was the daughter
of the late Johann and Hedwig Morf. She was a secretary at Family and
Counseling Services in Easton, PA, for many years before retiring. Surviving
are her daughter, Jeanette Oslica of Camillus; sons, Stephan J. Rachfal of
Camillus and Christopher E. Rachfal of Palmer Township, PA; sister, Trudi
Urech, and brothers, Hans Morf and Erich Morf, all of Switzerland;
granddaughters, Tara, Erin, Melissa and Kristen. A memorial service will be at
10:30 a.m. April 2 in St. Joseph's Church, Camillus. Burial will follow in St.
Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. Contributions may be made to VNA Hospice
at St. Luke's, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017. PLEASE SIGN
OUR GUEST BOOK AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Rao, Mary "Nona"   
March 20, 2005 Mary "Nona" Rao, 94, formerly of Englert Ave., Syracuse, passed
away peacefully on Palm Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. One of eight
children, Mary was born March 11, 1911, in Ali Marina, Sicily, and has lived
in Syracuse since 1936. She was a communicant of St. Daniel's Church. Mrs. Rao
was a self-employed seamstress for over 70 years, making clothes and doing
alterations for hundreds of central New Yorkers. Mary enjoyed her garden and
cooking for her family. Her husband John died October 19, 1957. Survivors: her
son, Salvatore "Sam" (Irene) Rao of Baldwinsville; sister, Joanna Fiumara of
Ali Marina, Sicily; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many
cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at FARONE &
SON and 10 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling
hours Monday 4 to 7 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 3/27/2005.

Rohadfox, Dorothy L.   
March 23, 2005 Dorothy L. Rohadfox, 61, of 215 Graves St., departed this life
Wednesday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kimberly
Rohadfox. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Wesley B. Rohadfox;
five daughters, CelestineBurke (Kevin), Denise, Rita (Robert), Kimberly C.
(Mitch), Vanita Rohadfox-Ireland (Darcy); three sons, Kenneth Smith, Ron
(Kimberly R.) and Wesley Jr., all of Syracuse; two sisters, Thelma Smith and
Carolyn Easter; one brother, William Page, all of Chicago; 34 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at
Southside Church of Christ, 1327 W. Colvin St., with funeral services
following at 1 p.m. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated
475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.

Sawicki, Louis A.   
March 23, 2005 Louis A. Sawicki, 81, formerly of Constantia, died Wednesday. A
special thank you to all who have been supportive during his last difficult
years of life. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Laskowski Funeral Home
and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Binghamton. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home, 367 Prospect Street, Binghamton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/27/2005.