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Alverson, Jack   
March 29, 2005 Jack Alverson, 68, of North Syracuse, passed away Tuesday,
March 29, 2005. Before moving to Syracuse, Jack grew up in Sacketts Harbor,
NY. He was an avid vegetable grower, famous for his tomatoes and pumpkins. He
retired from ABF Trucking and the Teamsters Local 317. Jack served in the
Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Loretta; a daughter
Cindy Drake and son Jack Benjamin, both of South Carolina; two stepdaughters,
Michele (Jack) Pascarella of Cicero, Jennifer Pitts of North Syracuse; two
stepsons, Richard and Darrell White of Syracuse; 16 grandchildren; one
sister-in-law, Marie Alverson of Syracuse; one brother-in-law, Raymond Reed of
Adams Center; several nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday, 9 a.m.,
at New Comer Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery.
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home, 705 North Main St., North Syracuse. Please visit
newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral
Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Bennett, Raymond
March 30, 2005 Raymond Bennett, 78, of North Syracuse, died Wednesday at his
home. He was a native of Montrose, LA, lived in North Syracuse and summered at
Three Mile Bay. A World War II and Korean War Navy veteran, he served on the
USS Massey. In1979, he retired from Brown and Root of Texas and had previously
worked for Crouse Hinds Co. as an ironworker. He was a communicant of St. Rose
of Lima Church. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, the former Rita J.
Biel on September 18, 2000; and by his brothers, Arnold, LeRoy and James.
Surviving are three children, Patricia A. (Harold) Decker of Bridgeport,
Raymond A. (Terry) Bennett of Kirkville and Donald R. Bennett of Florida; two
sisters, Lois Ingison of Liverpool and Edith DeMaio of Texas; four brothers,
A.J. Bennett of Texas, Robert and Richard Bennett of Louisiana and Fred Lewis
of Tennessee; five grandchildren, Donald, Timothy, Raymond, Jenna Rose and
Kara; two great-granddaughters, Dominique and Taylor; and many nieces, nephews
and cousins. Services will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home
and 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will be with military honors in
North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may
be made to Volunteer Services, c/o the Veterans Medical Center, 800 Irving
Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210-2716. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Bronner, Clarence J. "Joe"   
March 30, 2005 Clarence J. "Joe" Bronner, 73, of Cicero, passed away Wednesday
at St. Joseph's Hospital. Joe retired from NYNEX and was a member of the
Communications Workers of America. Joe was an Air Force veteran of the Korean
War. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary; two sons, Joseph R. (Nancy)
Bronner of Denver, CO, Steven A. (Cassandra) Bronner of Acworth, GA; two
daughters, Susanne (Timothy) Flanagan of Mattydale, Mary T. (Jeffery) Strauss
of East Syracuse; three sisters, Alice Kovacs of Syracuse, Evelyn Purcell of
Kirkville, Kate Longley of Syracuse; eight grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at New Comer Family
Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Friends are invited
to visit with the family on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 705
North Main St., North Syracuse. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a
message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Burr, Elizabeth J. (Feigel)
March 27, 2005 Elizabeth J. (Feigel) Burr, 59, of Liverpool, died Sunday.
Predeceased by her father, Joseph, and sister, Kathy. She leaves two children,
Eric (Jennifer) Burr of Syracuse and Emily Burr of Houston, TX; two
granddaughters, Anna and Emma Burr; mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Feigel of
Webster; brother, Thomas Feigel of Webster; aunt, Mary Feigel Welch. Elizabeth
was a member of the National Historical Preservation Society. Friends are
invited to a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Church,
1460 Ridge Rd., Webster. Interment, Holy Trinity Cemetery. Memorials may be
directed to the American Diabetes Assoc. Arrangements, Willard H. Scott
Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Canning, Helen J.   
March 29, 2005 Helen J. Canning, 93, of Syracuse, died Tuesday. A native of
Philadelphia, PA, she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She
was predeceased by her husband, George "Monty" Canning. Survivors: four
sons,Thomas (Mary), John, Daniel, and Patrick (Tami); three daughters,
Geraldine Murray, Jacqueline (Charles) Darrow, Mary (Nicholas) Ricciardi; 13
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 12 noon Saturday
at Loretto's Heritage Chapel, 750 E. Brighton Ave., Syracuse. Burial, St.
Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests contributions to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave.,
Syracuse, NY 13208. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Capozzi, John Frank   
March 30, 2005 John Frank Capozzi, 83, of Liverpool, passed away Wednesday. He
was born in Syracuse on June 9, 1921 the son of Pasquale and Elizabeth
Compagni. He was a graduate of Smith Technical High School, Syracuse. He
worked at Prosperity, Continental Can and Carrier Corporation as a machinist.
John married his wife Enes on October 23, 1943. Surviving John is his wife,
son, Michael and his daughter-in-law Deryle of Dalton, MA; grandchildren,
Christopher of Stamford, CT, Jeffrey of Somerville, MA, Lisa of Providence,
RI; brothers and their wives Angelo Capozzi of Fayetteville, Joe Compagni of
Phoenix, AZ, Sam Compagni of Syracuse; sister, Theresa Zwak of McCamey, TX;
sister-in-law, Faye Capozzi of North Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by his brother, Michael Capozzi. Funeral Services 9:30 a.m.
Saturday in Immaculate Heart Of Mary Church, Liverpool. Interment in
Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Maurer Funeral
Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, donations can to made to
St. Jude's Children Hospital. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Cardillo, Pauline Grace   
March 28, 2005 Pauline Grace Cardillo, 66, born December 15, 1938 passed away
peacefully on Monday. Pauline was a native Syracusan, and the daughter of
Joseph and Lena Cardillo. Pauline and her twin, Carol Lucille, were born three
months premature.Pauline weighed two pounds at birth and immediately dropped
to one pound 11 ounces. Her twin survived 15 hours. Pauline not only survived
but also went on to lead a full life in spite of the many setbacks she had
with cerebral palsy. Pauline was known for her independent spirit and
tenacious attitude. As a longtime resident of Vinette Towers she enjoyed
shopping at the Pond Street Wegman's, where the staff was kind and gracious to
her. She was a watchful tenant and readily communicated with the Syracuse
Housing Authority regarding any building maintenance concerns. Pauline was
compassionate and caring to others, generous and giving, not only monetarily
but of herself. She was a graduate of Percy Hughes School. She enjoyed reading
and painting pictures. She loved dogs, cats and had goldfish for many years.
She liked all kinds of music and enjoyed listening to Armand Magnarelli on
Sunday morning. She was proud of her Italian Heritage. Survivors: Her sisters,
Fran Brown of Orlando, Florida, Rose (James) Togni of Lakeland, Joyce
(Dominick) Farrell of Westvale; brother, Dominick (Tova) Cardillo of
Albuquerque, New Mexico; 38 nieces, nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews in
New York, Florida, New Mexico, Oregon and Wisconsin. Funeral services Saturday
8:15 a.m. from FARONE & SON, and 9 a.m. in St. Charles of Borromeo Church.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. Contributions: Susan B. Koman Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Dignity
FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Carroll, George F.   
March 29, 2005 George F. Carroll, 60, of State Rt. 31, Verona, died
unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, March 29, 2005, at the Oneida Healthcare
Center. Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the
Malecki Funeral Home, Inc., 23 Front Street at the corner of N. Sconondoa
Street, Vernon. Mr. Carroll's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday
at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Main St., Verona. Burial
will be in Verona Cemetery, Main Street, Verona. Malecki Funeral Home, Inc.
Vernon, New York
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Casion, Joseph G.   
March 29, 2005 Joseph G. Casion, 48, of Spencerport, NY, died Tuesday at Park
Ridge Hospital in Rochester. Born in Syracuse, he lived in the Spencerport
area for the last 24 years. He was a reliability mechanic for the
Eastman-Kodak Co. in Rochester for those 24 years. He was a communicant of St.
Johns Church in Spencerport and was an Air Force veteran. He enjoyed spending
time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Syracuse University
fan. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth Himpler Casion; two
sons, Joseph G. Jr. (Kathia) of Fairport, NY, and Daniel L. (Tess) of Chili,
NY; four brothers, Jack and David Casion of Syracuse, Stephen of Watertown,
and James of Buffalo; a sister, Cecilia Casion of Syracuse; two grandchildren,
Alex and Sofia Casion of Fairport; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthews Church, 214 Kinne
St., E. Syracuse, NY. Family will receive friends following services at a
location to be announced. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are
under the direction of Lucian's Memorial Chapel, Inc., 315 Bridge St., Solvay,
NY. Lucians Memorial Chapel, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Catalano, Dominic   
March 29, 2005 Dominic Catalano passed away after a courageous battle with
pneumonia at the age of 90. Mr. Catalano was born on August 6, 1914 in
Syracuse to parents, George and Katherine Catalano. He worked at Carrier
Corporation fromMarch 4, 1941 to his retirement in 1977. His time at Carrier
is most notable by his efforts with the American Federation of Labor. He was
elected and served as President from 1956 to 1962. Mr. Catalano was an avid
golfer and bowler, routinely defeating competitors half his age. He also was
an avid reader particularly focused on current events and politics. He was the
true "yellow dog Democrat"-- he would vote for a yellow dog if that dog was
nominated by the Democratic Party. Mr. Catalano also loved the excitement of
horse racing, in particular, his beloved Saratoga Park. Mr. Catalano will be
remembered as a charismatic leader, a devoted family member, a truly
compassionate person who gave of himself routinely and freely without
reservation or measure. He would think nothing of giving his life savings away
to a family member or friend in need. He opened his home and his heart to all
who were struggling-- from a niece to a ex-con. The family would like to take
this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at University
Hospital, Unit 6 B, for the dignity and respect that they showed to Mr.
Catalano. We will forever be grateful for your kind and caring ways. Thank you
also to the staff at James Square for all of your kindness and efforts. He is
survived by his wife of 65 years, Anella Montuori Catalano; daughter,
Katherine of Syracuse; son, George (Karen) of Binghamton; sister, Grace (Sam)
Napoli of Syracuse; brothers, Joseph Catalano and George (Concetta) Catalano
both of Syracuse. Funeral service Friday 8:30 a.m. at FARONE & SON and 9 a.m.
at St. Peter's Church. Burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Calling hours
Thursday 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 3/31/2005.

Cusato, Evelyn P.
March 26, 2005 Evelyn Phoebe Muise Cusato, 77, of Syracuse and Florida, died
on Saturday in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Reading, Massachusetts, and
was a career military wife and a devoted mother. She was a charter member of
the Eastwood Chapterof the Red Hat-n-all That Society. Her son, Eugene P.
Cusato predeceased her. Mrs. Cusato is survived by her husband of 56 years,
Edward P. Cusato Sr.; her sons, Edward P., Jr. (Maureen) of Lyncourt, Eric P.
of Oswego, Earl P. of Salt Lake City, UT; daughter, Elaine P. Cusato of
Manlius; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services are
Saturday at 8:15 at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and at 9 a.m.
in St. Daniel's Church. Burial is in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial
Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 3111
James St.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

D'Amato, Sister Nicolina   
March 24, 2005 Sister Nicolina D'Amato, 54, of Rome, Italy, went to be with
the Lord on March 24, 2005. Sister was born in Paternopoli, in the Province of
Avellino, Italy the daughter of Michele and Giovannina D'Amato and named
Maria. She entered the order of theSisters of San Giovanni Battista at the age
of 11, attended school in Rome, Italy and professed her final vows in 1968.
Sister worked in orphanages and missions throughout Italy and in the
Philippines. Survivors: Her sisters, Giosina Moscaritolo, Palmina Dell'Orfano
and Christina Moscaritolo; brothers, Michele, Salvatore, Gennaro, Pietro
(Angela) and Giovanni (Mary) D'Amato; several nieces and nephews. A memorial
mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 2 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Pompei
Church, 301 Ash St., Syracuse. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST.
Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Devorsetz, Charlotte
March 29, 2005 Charlotte Devorsetz, 88, of Utica and formerly of Syracuse,
passed away, Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. She was
born April 4, 1916 in Utica, the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Levitt
Finkelstein. Mrs. Devorsetz was a graduate of Utica schools and the University
of Pennsylvania. On October 14, 1945, she married Harold Devorsetz. Mr. and
Mrs. Devorsetz resided for many years in Syracuse. Mr. Devorsetz passed away
February 1, 1983. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Devorsetz was employed as a
library clerk with the Syracuse Public Library System. Early in her life, she
was a lab technician. She was a member of the Temple Society of Concord,
Syracuse and its sisterhood. Mrs. Devorsetz was also a former member of Temple
Beth El, Utica, member of the Onondaga Chapter of Self Help for the Hearing
Impaired and a volunteer at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse. She is survived
by her son, Bertram Devorsetz of Alburndale, FL; her grandsons, Daniel and
Joyanne Devorsetz of Brookfield, CT, and Brett Devorsetz of Poughkeepsie; her
granddaughter, Radha Ganesan of Syracuse; her great-grandchildren, Emily and
Alexander Devorsetz; and her nieces and nephews. Mrs. Devorsetz was
predeceased by her brother, Dr. Haskel Maier. Memorial services will be 1 p.m.
Friday, at Temple Society of Concord, 910 Madison Street, Syracuse, with Rabbi
Sheldon Ezring officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the
service at Temple. Shiva will be observed privately by the family.
Contributions in her memory may be offered to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or
to the Onondaga Chapter of Self Help for the Hearing Impaired. Funeral
arrangements are with Jacobson-Pizer Funeral Chapel, Inc., 470 French Road,
Utica.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Evans, Russell J.
March 29, 2005 Russell J. Evans, 78, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday at his
home. He was born in Albany, NY, and was a veteran with the U.S. Marine Corps
serving in WWII. He was a member of the Pastime Athletic Club. Russell was
employed with BristolMyers Squibb Co. in the Production Planning Dept. for 35
years before retiring in 1984. He is predeceased by a daughter, Christy in
2001. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irene (Joyce) Evans; three sons,
Daniel Evans, Stephen (Shirley) Evans, Lawrence (Denise) Evans; five
daughters, Lynne (Joseph) Valentino, Leslie Gudgeon, Maureen (Thaddeus)
Wellene, Susan (Mark) Wickham, Shelia (Geno) Lent; 14 grandchildren, and one
great-granddaughter. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at
the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be
made to the Hospice Foundation of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088
or to the Vera House, P.O. Box 365, Syracuse, NY 13209. Dignity PIRRO & SONS
FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Fry, Anne Pawlick   
March 29, 2005 Anne Pawlick Fry, of North Syracuse, died Tuesday. She retired
in 1996 after 35 years as office manager at Barton and Loguidice Civil
Engineering. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She is survived
by her husband, Donald H. Fry; son, Carl M. (Jeanne) Pawlick of Clay; two
sisters, Gerda Graves of CA and Marta Fabbri of Mattydale; nephew, Bill Graves
of Colorado; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Calling hours will
be held 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 1, 2005, with a service to follow at
noon at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second Street, Liverpool. Burial will be
in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 210 Hazel Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Maurer
Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Haynes, Catherine
March 23, 2005 Catherine Haynes, 68, who was a personal caregiver at Continuum
Management and retired from Tallahassee Community Hospital in 2003, died March
23, 2005. Services 11 a.m. EST Saturday at New Mount Zion AME Church. Burial:
Southside Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. EST Friday at
the chapel of Strong & Jones Funeral Home (850-224-2139.) She was born in
Tallahassee and attended public schools in Leon County. She lived in Syracuse,
NY for many years and returned to Tallahassee in 1986. She was a member of the
New Mount Zion AME Church. Survivors include a devoted mother, Bessie Brown of
Tallahassee; three daughters, Jerri Wynn, Nerissa Brinson and Jacqueline
Smith, all of Tallahassee; three sons, Bernard Ruffin and Edward Dwayne
Robinson, both of Tallahassee, and Curtis Walker of Syracuse; a sister, Sheila
Ingram of Tallahassee; three brothers, John Barnes of Tampa, Philip Young and
Ronnie Young, both of Binghamton, NY; 15 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, including a cousin who was like a
sister, Lizzie "Liz" Triplett.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

House, Beverly
March 29, 2005 Beverly House, 71, of Camillus passed away March 29 after a
brief illness. She is survived by her brother Rudy Sovay of Star Lake, NY; her
son Floyd House; daughters Betty Sgarlatta, Debbie House, and Allyson
Bushnell; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial service 10:30
a.m. Thursday at Abundant Life Church, East Syracuse, NY. There will be no
calling hours.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Hudgins, Elizabeth M.   
March 29, 2005 Elizabeth M. Hudgins, 83, of Skaneateles, died Tuesday. She and
her husband Bernard owned and operated the former Willow Glen Inn for many
years. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in Mottville
and the Skaneateles Singing Seniors. Surviving are her husband of 62 years,
Bernard C. Hudgins; a daughter, Donna M. (Robert) Wicks; two sons, Bernard L.
(Cheri) Hudgins and Douglas R. Hudgins, all of Skaneateles; a sister, Doris
Adams of Georgia; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was
predeceased by a sister Arlene Shipman and brothers, Lyle and Hale "Sporty"
Shipman; several nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held 11 a.m.
Friday in St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Burial in Lake View Cemetery.
Calling hours are Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49
Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to St. Andrew's United
Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Box 23, Mottville, NY 13119.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Jessey Jr., David W.
March 28, 2005 David W. Jessey, Jr., 78, formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away
on Monday, March 28. Mr. Jessey retired from the NY Telephone Co. in 1984. He
resided in Port Charlotte, FL for 16 years prior to moving to New Port Richey,
FL. He was a member and former president of the telephone pioneers. He was an
avid photographer and an artist during his retirement. He was an active member
of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Eileen, New Port
Richey; one son, David, Syracuse, NY; six grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Miller, Jean McLusky   
March 29, 2005 Jean McLusky Miller, 87, of the Town of Onondaga, passed away
Tuesday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of Vivian
Seely McLusky and James McLusky. She and her late husband, Harold W. Miller,
Ph.D., owned "Apple-wood" Orchards, Dr. Miller died in 1970. Mrs. Miller was a
teacher. She started her career teaching grades 1 thru 8 in a one-room
schoolhouse in Williamstown, NY. For many years, she was a 6th grade teacher
at Cherry Road School in the Westhill School District, where she served as
Principal from 1952 until her retirement in 1976. Mrs. Miller was a 75-year
member of the First Presbyterian Church United of Syracuse. She was also a
member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the NYS Retired Teachers Association,
Onondaga County Retired Teachers Association, General Asa Danforth Chapter of
NSDAR, Central-City Fralick Eastern Star # 433, the NY Farm Bureau, Moravia
Grange and the Corinthian Club. She was a graduate of Syracuse's Central
Technical High School and Syracuse Normal School. Surviving are her sister,
Joan McLusky Lathrop; sisters-in-law, Constance McLusky and Gerti Hartman; and
several nieces and nephews. She leaves a wide circle of friends, former
students, and kind caregivers. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday,
April 2, in First Presbyterian Church United, 620 West Genesee St., Syracuse.
A private family burial is planned. There will be no calling hours. Family
will greet friends after the service in the Lee Chapel at the church.
Contributions may be made to the Westhill Central School District, A gift for
Cherry Rd. School Library in memory of Jean Miller, 400 Walberta Rd.,
Syracuse, NY 13219 or First Presbyterian Church United of Syracuse. Fairchild
& Meech Syracuse Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Millison, Glenn S.   
January 13, 2005 Glenn S. Millison, died in Ithaca. Memorial Service Saturday,
April 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. beginning with a dish-to-pass lunch at the Newfield
Fire Hall in Newfield, NY. Arrangements completed by Herson Funeral Home,
607-272-2821. http://www. cnf.cornell.edu/mcm/ GlennMallisonMemorial.html
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Mueller, Jean B.   
March 28, 2005 Jean B. Frederick Mueller, 75, of Baldwinsville, died Monday at
Crouse Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and lived in Baldwinsville the past
48 years. Jean was a graduate of Syracuse Central High and Cortland State
College. She was a homemaker and taught in the Baldwinsville School District.
Survivors: her husband of 52 years, Edward C.; a daughter, Janice (Carroll)
Moore of New Martinsville, WV; four sons, Michael (Elaine) of Scranton, PA,
Edward (Diane) of Newark Valley, NY, and Gregory (Gloria) and Christopher,
both of Baldwinsville; and eight grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday
at Falardeau Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church Baldwinsville.
Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home, 93 Downer St. Contributions: St. Mary's Anniversary Fund,
47 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home
FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Nocilly, Anthony E.   
March 29, 2005 Anthony E. Nocilly, 91, of Auburn, died March 29, 2005.
Survivors: his wife the former Angela Colipietro; two sons, Louis and Leonard.
Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Calling hours are
today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Northing, Robert
Spring graveside services for Robert Northing, of Chittenango, who died March
15, 2005, which were scheduled for this Saturday, April 2, have been CANCELLED
due to an illness in the family. The services will be rescheduled at a later
date. Arrangements by G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Overton, Nina   
March 29, 2005 Nina Overton, 52, of Baldwinsville, passed away Tuesday at her
home. A graduate of Boston College, she was an elementary school teacher in
Baton Rouge, LA. After moving to Baldwinsville, Nina spent 15 years
involvedwith Elden Elementary School. She then spent the last three years
involved with Christian Brothers Academy. Survivors: her husband of 30 years,
Carl D. Overton; a daughter, Kelly Overton; three sons, Craig, Adam, and
Patrick Overton all of Baldwinsville and a half sister, Lisa. Services: 12:30
p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church, 47 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville. Calling
hours are 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Falardeau
Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: Komen CNY Race for
the Cure, 5008 Brittonfield Pkwy., Suite 300, E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Falardeau
Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Purchas, Matthew John   
March 29, 2005 Matthew John Purchas, 34, of Fulton. Survivors: wife, Dawn M.
Purchas; three daughters; one son; his mother; one sister; one brother.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster Funeral Home. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Contributions
to the family, 91 Bateman Road, Fulton, 13069. Foster Funeral Home, Inc.
Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Rozier, Cora Lee   
March 27, 2005 Cora Lee Rozier, 87, of W. Lynhurst Ave., passed away
peacefully Easter Sunday at St. Camillus Nursing Home, surrounded by her
family and friends. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She leaves to
cherish her memory onedaughter, Geraldine Rozier; her former son-in-law,
Theodore Jones, both of Syracuse; two daughters, Linda Jones of Las Vegas, NV
and Brenda Jones (Ernest Jr.) of Syracuse; four grandchildren, Rashawn,
Cerissa, Monique and Ernest III; two great-grandchildren, Arleevia and
Rashawn, Jr. Calling hours will be Friday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bethany
Baptist Church, 149 Beattie St. with funeral services following at 12 p.m.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned
and Operated 475-0285
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Serio, Amelia J. "Millie"
March 30, 2005 Amelia J. "Millie" Serio, passed away at Van Duyn Home &
Hospital, where she received loving care for the past four years. Millie was a
well known waitress and mater-de in Syracuse for over 40 years. She was
employed at the Dinkler MotorInn as a waitress and then became dining room
manager. She was mater-de at Sterio's Landmark Restaurant until their closing.
Millie was well known for her Caesar Salad which she prepared in an enormous
wooden bowl at table-side. When most people would have retired, she went to
work for Roman's Restaurant in Syracuse until suffering a stroke in 1998. Her
happy personality and giving nature made her loved by everyone. Survived by
daughters, Rose M. Russo and Maryann Wicks; son-in-law, Richard Wicks; two
granddaughters; and four grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and her
godchild, Patricia Caiello; she is also survived by two nephews and two
nieces. Millie was predeceased by her husband, John in 1949 and her
great-grandson, Jacob Capucilli-Shatan. She was the last surviving child of
Alphonse and Maria Giacchi. A funeral mass in celebration of her life will be
held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Blessed Sacrament Church, James St., Eastwood.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Donations
in her name can be made to Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, 274 Madison
Ave., Suite 1301, NY, NY 10016 in memory of Jacob. Her family would like to
give their most sincere thanks for the love and special care she received at
Van Duyn, especially from the people on 3 South. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL
HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Shank, Francis D.   
March 29, 2005 Francis D. Shank, 88, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday at the
home of his daughter, Corinne. Born in Syracuse, he worked for General Motors
for 35 years, retiring in 1974. Francis was a member of the Liverpool American
Legion Post #188,Loyal Order of the Moose Syracuse Lodge, and he enjoyed
golfing. He was predeceased by his wife Alieciea in 1992. Surviving are his
daughters, Corinne Kupinski (Jim) of Liverpool, Alieciea Philbin (Bill) of
Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Jonathan Kupinski, Ryan Kupinski, Corinne
Barbaro, William Philbin, Gerald Philbin; and great-grandchildren, William
Philbin and Zachary Barbaro. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the
Maurer Funeral Home. Interment in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling
hours 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool.
Contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West
168th St., 3rd Floor, NY, NY 10032. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Smith, Grace O.   
March 29, 2005 Grace O. Smith, formerly of 417 Churchill Ave., passed away on
Tuesday at St. Camillus Nursing Home. Born in Constableville, NY, she resided
in Syracuse most of her life. She retired in 1974 after 36 years as a
secretary at Gaylord Bros. Grace was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua
Church, and member of its Altar & Rosary Society. Surviving are several nieces
and nephews. Services Friday 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church.
Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. No calling hours. Arrangements by Butler-Badman
Funeral Home, Inc., Onondaga Hill.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Smith, Thomas E.   
March 25, 2005 Thomas E. "Tommy" Smith, formerly of Syracuse, NY, aged 61,
passed away on Friday, March 25, 2005 at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He
worked at Harrah's Casino in Las Vegas. Born and raised in Paulsboro, NJ,
Tommy lived a full and vibrant life. After graduating from Paulsboro High
School, he attended Glassboro State College earning a Bachelor's degree, then
attended Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University for his Masters
Degree. Tommy was an accomplished pianist and composer. His jazz quartet
opened for Ella Fitzgerald at Buffalo Shea Theater. He played a significant
role in organizing the Wescott/Syracuse Jazz Festival and worked for the New
York Council of the Arts. His greatest loves were music and people. His
hobbies were playing the piano, composing music, reading and playing chess
with his children. Along with being an accomplished musician, Tommy also had a
career in Human Services with many years of employment with the Division of
Civil Rights in Washington, D.C., as well as a Hutchings Mental Health
Facility in Syracuse, NY. He is survived by two sons, Tremond Edward of
Washington, D.C. and Edric Hayden of Syracuse, NY; his parents, Etta Smith of
Woodbury and Thomas C. Smith of Deptford; one brother, Terence Smith of
Woodbury; three sisters, Patricia Smith (West) of Pennsauken, JoAnn Robinson
(Walter) of Williamstown, and Guynell Smith-Lopez (Warren) of Franklinville;
nieces, Tammi Robinson and Terri Brown (Jaleel); great-niece, Taylor; and
great-nephews, Michael and Jadan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
his viewing on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Second Baptist Church,
Swedesboro Ave. and Pine St., Paulsboro, NJ, where funeral services will be
held at 10 a.m. Interment Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Mt. Royal, NJ.
Arrangements by McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, Woodbury (800-993-0888). Tributes and
Memories may be shared at: www.mcgfuneral.com. "The Lifetime Tribute Funeral
Home".
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.

Wells, Charles M. "Chuck"   
March 29, 2005 Charles M. "Chuck" Wells, 76, of 1 Sandy Lane, Canastota, died
Tuesday at the Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility, following a
lengthy illness. He owned and operated the Canastota Auto Parts for 35 years,
retiring in 1991. Chuck also drove school bus for the Canastota Central
Schools for several years. Chuck was predeceased by a son, Randolph "Randy"
Wells, who died in 1969. Survivors: his wife, the former Norma Jean Mallory;
two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Dawn Wells of Camden, and
Kristopher K. Wells of Saranac Lake; four daughters and two sons-in-law,
Jeannine and Michael Masucci of Canastota, Valerie J. Wells of Seattle, WA,
Patricia M. Wells, and Diane and Scott Sexton, all of Canastota; 12
grandchildren; an aunt and uncle, Max and Betty Wells; three nephews; and
several cousins. Services: private, at the convenience of the family. Burial
will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Canastota. Arrangements by the J. Homer Ball
Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Contributions: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Assn., c/o
Rev. Robert A. Bromfield, 213 Third Street, Canastota, NY 13032. J. HOMER BALL
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/31/2005.