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Bledsoe, Marie H.
March 26, 2005 Marie H. Bledsoe, 79, of Camden, NY, and formerly of Mattydale,
New York, and Odenville, Alabama, died Saturday in St. Elizabeth's Medical
Center, Utica, New York, after a brief illness. Marie was born in Syracuse,
New York, on August 11, 1925, and was the daughter of Paul and Ellen Williams
Houghtaling. She graduated from Union Springs Academy in Union Springs, New
York, and was a lifetime member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. On March
19, 1955, she was married to Edward F. Bledsoe. Marie lived in Mattydale, New
York, until 1954. She and her husband have resided in Camden with their son
since August 2004. Marie retired from New York State Department of Mental
Hygiene in 1982, having been employed as a clerk-typist for 18 years.
Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Dominic (Nita) Genova of
Honeoye, New York, Mrs. Frank (Lanie) Wadleton of Bellows Falls, Vermont, and
Ms. Audrey Bledsoe of Cambridge, New York; one son, Frederick and his wife
Renee, with whom she was residing in Camden; a brother, Paul and his wife
Helen Houghtaling of Pennellville, New York; eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Seventh Day Baptist
Church in Verona on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Adams Center, New
York. Friends may call at the Strong and Burns Funeral Home, 401 N. George
Street, Rome, New York, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions in Marie's
memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Cartner, Janice M.   
March 24, 2005 Janice M. Cartner, 71, died Thursday. Born in Theresa, she came
to Syracuse when she was 10 years old. She was predeceased by her parents Ezra
and Mona (Fikes) Yerdon, brother Lloyd Yerdon, and life companion William
Knapp (1984). Surviving are sons, Gregory Knapp, Charles and Philip Long;
daughters, Christine Kirk, Phyllis Gamble and Teresa Knapp; 21 grandchildren
and 25 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Greenleaf
Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Cheeks, Grady G.
March 28, 2005 Grady G. Cheeks, 58, of Syracuse, died on Monday at Crouse
Hospital. He has been employed by Crouse Hinds - Cooper Industries for 31
years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survived by his wife, Deborah J.
Culp Cheeks; sons, Kevin White and Gene Cheeks of Syracuse; daughter, Julie
Cheeks of Syracuse; brothers, William of Mississippi, Lester of Alabama, James
of Georgia, Edward of Alabama, Freddie of Florida; sister, Betty Nixon of
Alabama; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
are Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson funeral home with
Pastor David Henry officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling
hours are Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111
James St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Cotter, Ursula Jane
March 8, 2005 Ursula Jane Cotter, 74, of Webster, NY, died March 8, 2005 in
Davenport, FL. Survived by her husband, Richard Cotter; sons, Charles (Diana)
Hobby, Richard (Barbara) Hobby; stepsons, Kelly and Barrett Cotter;
stepdaughter, Rebecca Brooks; grandchildren, Jessica, Charles, Jr., Melissa;
five great-grandchildren; brother, Carl Fiore; sisters, Cam (John) Wooledge,
Mary Bates; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by grandson, Richard, Jr. and
sister, Judy LaBeef. Ursula was a retired Xerox employee after 26 years.
Friends are invited to call Friday, April 1, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Murphy
Funeral Home, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, where her funeral service will be held
10 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Donations may be made to a charity of ones choice
in her memory.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Cummings, Richard M.   
March 27, 2005 Richard M. Cummings, 76, of Baldwinsville, died peacefully at
home on Easter Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family. Born in
Clayton, NY in 1929, he lived in Liverpool for many years before moving to
Baldwinsville in 1984. He re-tired from General Electric in 1988 after a
career of 37 years as a design draftsman. Dick's passions were his garden and
spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending time at the family
summer home on Grindstone Island in the 1000 Islands. He attended Syracuse
University and was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He
leaves his wife of 48 years, Beverly A. (Stewart) Cummings; two daughters,
Catherine Robbins of Wilbraham, MA and Jennifer Cummings of Stephentown, NY;
one son, Robert Cummings of Cicero; one sister, Ruth Kufchock of New Freedom,
PA; four grandchildren, Meghan and Stephanie Robbins of Wilbraham and
Mackenzie and Benjamin Cummings of Cicero; a cousin, Barbara Ulrichs of
Syracuse and 12 nieces and nephews. Calling hours for friends and family will
take place from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the Maurer
Funeral Home Moyers Corners with Funeral Services to follow at 2 p.m. at the
funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Burial will be private.
Contributions may be made in Dick's memory to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh
North St., Liverpool, 13088 or to the American Cancer Society. Maurer Funeral
Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

DiSanto, Rose M.   
March 26, 2005 Rose M. DiSanto, 65, of Seneca Falls, died Saturday, March 26,
2005. Calling hours on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Doran Funeral Home, Inc.,
Seneca Falls. Funeral services on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial in Spring Brook Cemetery, Seneca Falls.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Evans, Edward J.   
March 24, 2005 Edward J. Evans, of Marcellus, died Thursday. Surviving are his
wife, Jacalyn; son, Scott; daughters, Mary DeLany, Jolene, and Elizabeth;
mother, Gloria Evans; brother, John Higgins, and sister, Lori Coffey. Memorial
service will be Wednesday 6:30 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of
Marcellus.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Foisia Sr., Frederick J.
March 28, 2005 Frederick J. Foisia, Sr., 66, passed away March 28, 2005. Fred
was a communicant of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, N. Syracuse. He was a
lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #2454 and #31.
He was Adju-tant of the Sons of the American Legion Post #787. Fred is
survived by his wife of 45 years, Earlene (Pat) Foisia of North Syracuse; and
children, John (Nancy) Foisia of Lyncourt, Shelly (George Shaw) Letterman of
Pulaski, Leigh "Rusty" (Tim) Ernst of Mattydale, Frederick (Marianna) Foisia,
Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Joanne Hujar of Liverpool; brother, Lawrence
(Donna) Foisia of Lakeland; grandchildren, Briana, Kaylie, Meghin, Jonathon
(Jake), Kaitlyn and Brian; several nieces and nephews. Services: Thursday 9
a.m. Hollis Funeral Home and 10 a.m. Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 435 Main
Street, N. Syracuse, NY 13212. Calling Hours: Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Hollis
Funeral Home. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee Street
www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Goldfaden, Leonard "Goldie"   
Goldfaden March 26, 2005 Leonard "Goldie" Goldfaden, 63, of 27 Delevan Street,
Auburn, died Saturday at home. Survived by four sons, Louis, Barry, Scott and
Bryan; a daughter, Linda; brother, Steven; eight grandchildren; his companion,
Lydia Penird; and special friend, Judy Farrell. Graveside service 11 a.m.
Wednesday, St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the convenience of the
family. Cheche Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Leader, Saphrona   
(Sperling) Leader March 27, 2005 Saphrona L. "Sophie" Leader, 85, of Borodino,
died Sunday at home. She was born in Syracuse, and a graduate of Marcellus
High School. She worked for many years at Stella Maris Retreat House in
Skaneateles. She was predeceased by her son Mark and grandson William in 1988
and husband Clifford in 1996. Survived by her son David of Syracuse; sisters,
Elsie Beck, Betty Spaulding and Patricia Sperling; brothers, Harold, Jim, Burt
and Clifford Sperling; granddaughter Paula Swift; five great-grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Norris
Funeral Home. Spring burial will be in Borodino Cemetery. Calling hours will
be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus.
Contributions may be made to the Borodino Fire Department or the Marietta
United Christian Church. NORRIS FUNERAL HOME MARCELLUS
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Montague, Marion Nickerson   
March 28, 2005 Marion Nickerson Montague, 83, of Baldwinsville, died Monday at
University Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and was a graduate of Onondaga
Valley Academy. Marion was predeceased by her husband, Clarence "Dutch"
Montague in 1982;and a daughter, Patricia Donaldson in 1983. Survivors: three
daughters, Gail Patterson of Jamesville and Joan Grant and Robyn Fox both of
Baldwinsville; three sons, Gary L. Nickerson of Memphis, Leland "Chip"
Nickerson of Constantia and Robert Nickerson of Cleveland; 17 grandchildren;
and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Chapel, 4113
W. Seneca Trnpk., Onondaga Hill. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville.
Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93
Downer St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: In lieu of flowers to the Children's
Hospital at Upstate Medical University Foundation, 750 E. Adams St., CAB 326,
Syracuse, NY 13210. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Pallix, Joan   
March 20, 2005 Joan Pallix, 47, of Los Altos, California, died Sunday, March
20, in Washington, D.C. at George Washington University Hospital with her
family by her side after a short illness. She was predeceased by her mother
Marjorie (1986), sister Dorothy (1993),and father Serge (1996). She is
survived by her husband Daniel Holmes of Los Altos, CA; sister Michelle Pallix
Sopchak (Carl) of Syracuse, NY; nephews, Joseph Sopchak and Nicholas Cammer;
and nieces, Sarah and Madeline Holmes. Joan was born in Syracuse, NY, in 1957
and graduated from Westhill High School in 1975. She received her B.S. degree
from Syracuse University in 1979, a M.S. degree in physical chemistry from
Syracuse University in 1982, and Ph.D. in chemical physics from Yale
University (New Haven, CT) in 1986. Joan was employed as a program director by
the Ames Research Center/NASA in Mountain View, CA. A memorial gathering will
be held on March 31 at 3 p.m. at the Inn of the Seasons, 4311 W. Seneca Tnpk.,
Syracuse. Family and friends may visit her on-line memorial at www.lievesley.
com/memorials/99/Joan_Pallix Contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Paraszczak, Rose   
March 27, 2005 Rose Paraszczak, 83, of Syracuse, died Sunday at her home. She
was born in the Ukraine and had lived in Syracuse for over 22 years. She
retired in 1979 from New York Life Insurance Co. She was a communicant of St.
John the Baptist Ukraini-an Catholic Church. Survivors: Her Husband of 59
years, Osyp; a daughter, Lucy (Bohdan) Sawa of Geddes; a son, Michael (Lesia)
Paraszczak of Geddes; four grandchildren, Tania Priatka, Nadia Sawa, and
Michael and Kalyna Paraszczak; one great-granddaughter, Sophia Priatka.
Services: Thursday 10 a.m. from the MACKO-VASSALLO FUNERAL HOME and 10:30 a.m.
in the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours will be
Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1609 W. Genesee St. Panakhyda
Services will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Randall, Watson F.   
March 27, 2005 Watson F. Randall, 86, of Spafford, died March 27 at Northwoods
Nursing Home. He died peacefully with his wife of 63 years at his side. Born
in Glen Haven, NY, he was one of eight children, spending most of his
childhood swimming and fishing on Skaneateles Lake. In addition to fishing, he
also loved camping and bowling. Before retirement, he worked for many years at
Marcellus Lanes. He had a special love of Bluegrass Music and was a longtime
member of the NYS Bluegrass Association. He was a longtime member of the
Spafford Fire Department as well as the Spafford Area Historical Society. He
is survived by his wife, Frances Call; three daughters, Lillian Roberts of
Cortland, Ruth Harahus of McDonough, and Brenda (Martin) Collard of Borodino.
He is also survived by one brother, Merrill P. Randall of Glen Haven. Also
surviving are eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many loving
nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Scott United Methodist
Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2. There will be no calling hours. Spring
interment will be in the Cold Brook Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the
Spafford Ladies Auxiliary or the Spafford Food Pantry c/o Rose Clark.
Arrangements by the Wright-Beard Funeral Home of Cortland.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Reynolds, Ruby Catherine   
March 26, 2005 Ruby Catherine Reynolds, 82, of Syracuse, died Saturday, at
Loretto. She was a graduate of Tully High School where she played on the girls
basketball team. She was employed as a Teaching Assistant at McKinley Brighton
Elementary School for 20 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes
and a member of Syracuse Jazz Association. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John in 1992. Ruby is survived by one daughter, Lori (James) Macri of
North Syracuse; five sons, Patrick (Melinda) of Jamesville, Ted of Syracuse,
Kevin (Robin) of Liverpool, James of Syracuse and Mark (Maureen) Reynolds of
Syracuse; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and
nephews. Services: Thursday, 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 Valley
Drive, Syracuse. Spring Burial: Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Pompey.
Calling Hours: Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home,
Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association
Of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. Please light a candle
in memory of Ruby at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
"Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Rogers, George E.   
March 28, 2005 George E. Rogers, 93, of Cortland, passed away March 28, 2005.
He is survived by three sons and four brothers. Funeral services will be held
Thursday 2 p.m., at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland.
Calling hours Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Schindler, Phyllis M.   
March 27, 2005 Phyllis M. Schindler, 85, formerly of Lodi St., Syracuse, died
Sunday in the Community Gen. Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Born in Marcellus, NY,
she was the daughter of the late James and Bell (Fisher) Murphy. She served in
the Army during World War II, and was employed by General Electric, Syracuse,
NY. Survived by one brother, James Murphy of Marcellus, NY; several nieces and
nephews. Graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn
Memorial Park, Warners. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please Sign The guest Book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Sherman Sr., James H.   
March 28, 2005 James H. Sherman, Sr., 65, of Sterling, passed away Monday,
March 28, 2005. He was born in Hannibal and moved to Sterling in 1961. Jim
worked for the Sterling Town Highway Department as the Superintendent until he
retired in 1997. Jim enjoyed his retirement by restoring vintage cars and John
Deere tractors as well as being an active member of the Bayside Cruisers Car
Club of Fair Haven. Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marjorie
(Beashures) Sherman; a daughter, Carla (Javier) Garcia; two sons, James Jr.
(Michele) Sherman and Luke (Tammy) Sherman, all of Sterling. He leaves behind
five sisters and one brother. He will be lovingly missed by his nine
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Calling hours will be Wednesday 4 to 7
p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 837
Cayuga Street, Hannibal. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sterling
United Methodist Church, 1297 State Route 104A, Sterling, 13156. Foster
Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Shields, John
March 25, 2005 John (Jack) Shields died on Friday, March 25, at Van Duyn Home
& Hospital. Jack was born on October 27, 1918, in Watertown, NY. He married
Kathryn Richardson on August 2, 1947. Jack and Kay moved to Syracuse in 1960.
They retired to Winterhaven, Florida, in 1985. Jack was predeceased by his
wife Kay who died on May 6, 2001. Jack was a proud veteran of WWII. Jack is
survived by two daughters, Patricia (Francis) Joyce and Cathleen Wood, along
with two grandchildren, Jessica Brickman and Nicholas Wood, all of Syracuse.
Memorial funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Most Holy Rosary
Chapel, 111 Roberts Avenue, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made to Van Duyn Nursing Fund, Van Duyn Home & Hospital, 5075 W. Seneca
Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. National Cremation Society 1105 West Genesee
Street www.nationalcremation.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Smietana, Mieczyslaw   
March 27, 2005 Mieczyslaw "Matthew" Smietana, 80, of Manlius, died Sunday at
the Veterans Hospital. Born in Bursztyn, Poland, he served with the Polish
forces under British command during WWII. He was a communicant of St. Ann's
Church in Manlius. Survivors: his wife, the former Irene Kwolek; a daughter
and son-in-law, Wanda and George Lentner of Manlius; three sisters all
residing in England; two grandchildren, Meghan and Matthew Lentner of Manlius.
Funeral Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Church, Manlius. There are no
calling hours. Contributions: The Alzheimer's Association, CNY Chapter, 441
Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204 or the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons
Street, P.O.B. 7, East Syracuse, N.Y 13057. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Sparkes, Martha
March 26, 2005 Martha E. (Nissen) Sparkes, of Fairport, died March 26, 2005 at
the age of 81 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Sparkes;
children, Phillip (Karen) Sparkes of Ft. Thomas, KY, Steven (Ann) Sparkes of
Wayne, PA, and Terry (Darrell Henning) Sparkes of Decorah, Iowa;
grandchildren, Kathryn, Carolyn and Wesley Sparkes; a brother, Edward (Jeanne)
Nissen of Lexington, KY; a sister, Elaine (Robert) Smith of Columbus, OH; many
nieces & nephews. Martha was a registered nurse, serving in the US Army in the
Pacific Theatre during WWII. She worked for many years as a nurse at the
Fairport Baptist Homes. A Graveside Service for Martha will be held at 2 p.m.
on Wednesday in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt, NY. A Memorial Service
for Martha will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Baptist Temple, 1101
Clover Street, Rochester 14610. In lieu of flowers, Martha's family requests
that contributions in her memory be directed to the Memorial Fund of the
Baptist Temple in Rochester or Memorial Fund of Delaware Street Baptist
Church, 101 Dudley St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Arrangements by HARLOFF Funeral
Home, East Rochester, NY (585) 586-5948.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Terpening, Marijane S.   
March 25, 2005 Marijane S. Terpening, 80, of Manlius, died Friday at James
Square Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate
of Fredonia State Teachers College. She taught in the East Syracuse-Minoa
School District for her entirecareer. Survivors: a daughter, Tracy (Frank)
Lowry of Charleston, SC; two sons, Devon (Mary Hayes) Terpening of Boston, MA,
Kent (Donald Gebo) of N. Syracuse; three grandchildren, Daniel, Megan and
Peter Lowry. Memorial Services: Private. There will be no calling hours.
EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Tuck, James E.   
March 26, 2005 James E. Tuck, 54, of Rushville, died March 26, 2005, in
Geneva. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins
Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Church
in Canandaigua.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Venditti, Theresa M.
March 24, 2005 Theresa M. (Fimmano) Venditti, 82, a longtime resident of
Utica, NY, and a summer resident of Sylvan Beach, NY, passed away on Thursday,
March 24, 2005, in Virginia, where she most recently lived. Born in Watertown,
MA, she was raised and educated in Utica. On May 6, 1950, she married Jess J.
Venditti, with whom she shared a 45-year union prior to his passing on January
9, 1996. She was employed with Western Union Telegraph and later with St.
Joseph Nursing Home. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church.
Survivors: a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Jean and Kenneth Oriole of
Richmond; her grandchildren, Jessica Anne and Spc. Michael J. Salay of Fort
Hood, TX, and Kenneth Joachim Oriole of Richmond; a sister and brother-in-law,
Rose and William Hoffman of Las Vegas; numerous other relatives; her in-laws,
Gloria Morrock of Syracuse, and Joseph and Betty Luvera of New Hartford, NY.
The family offers its thanks to Dr. John J. Jabbs and to all those longtime
friends who have kept Theresa in their thoughts and prayers throughout the
years. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Eannace Funeral
Home, Inc., 932 South Street, Utica, NY 13501. Mrs. Venditti's funeral will
commence on Wednesday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 at
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Walters, Theresa M.   
March 27, 2005 Theresa M. Walters, 79, of Auburn, died Sunday at her home.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the White Chapel
Funeral Home, 197 South St. Funeral Services will be on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
in St. Mary's Church. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to either
the Owasco Volunteer Fire Dept. Co. 1, 7174 Owasco Rd., Auburn, NY 13021 or to
a charity of one's choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Wheeler, Paul Christopher
March 21, 2005 Paul Christopher Wheeler, age 71, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and
Dundee, NY, died Monday, March 21, 2005, at Highland Hospital in Rochester,
NY. Paul was born June 11, 1933, in Manlius, NY, the son of the late Paul C.
and Lottie DeLand Wheeler Sr. He graduated from Fabius Central School in 1952.
He is survived by his wife Gladys E. Wheeler of New Smyrna Beach, FL; two
sons, Richard P. (Linda) Wheeler and James E. Wheeler, both of Dundee; a
daughter Deborah E. (Frank) McMullen of Greece, NY; four brothers, John
(Scarlett) Wheeler of Fabius, NY, Ronald Wheeler of LaFayette, NY, Phillip
(Delores) Wheeler of Elbridge, NY, and Douglas Wheeler of Broadway, Virginia;
two sisters, Iva Mae Freunscht of Delphi Falls, NY, and Bernice (Lee) Seamans
of Cuyler, NY; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral
service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Barrington Community
Church, Dundee. Burial will be private in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee.
Arrangements were by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee, NY 14837.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.

Woytan, Helen
March 27, 2005 Helen Woytan, 80, of Syracuse, passed away March 27 at Crouse
Hospital. Helen was born in Buffalo and has been a resident of Syracuse for 70
years. She was a former seamstress and co-owner of Woytan's Restaurant. She
was an avid bowler and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at St. John the
Baptist Church. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas in 1993.
Survivors: three sons, Ronald of Tully, Richard of Camillus, and Michael of
Baltimore, MD; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services: 9 a.m.
Thursday at the GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes. Friends
may call on the family from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1320 W.
Genesee St. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Rd., E.
Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/29/2005.