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Alvord, Lillian Fagan   
April 28, 2005 Lillian Fagan Alvord, 90, of Cazenovia, died Thursday. Lillian
was born in Whitehall, NY, and had been a resident of Cazenovia for over 50
years. She was a graduate of Cortland Normal School (SUNY at Cortland). She
had been employed at Cazenovia College and was a member of First Presbyterian
Church of Cazenovia and the Women's Association. Survivors: two daughters,
Barbara J. Alvord of Liverpool and Stephanie A. Foerster of Syracuse. Memorial
services will be conducted Sunday, May 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. in First
Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia. There are no calling hours. Contributions:
Cazenovia Public Library. Arrangements by Richard F. Ayer Funeral Homes,
Cazenovia, NY 655-8101.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Anderson, Herbert T.   
April 28, 2005 Herbert T. Anderson, 96, died Thursday in Erie, PA. He was a
WWII Marine veteran, a graduate of Notre Dame University, and studied law at
Fordham University, graduating in 1933. Mr. Anderson was admitted to the Bar
in 1934, and was a self-employed attorney from 1934 until 1947. He joined
Edward Boyle in 1947, and the law firm was known as Boyle & Anderson. Mr.
Anderson was Auburn City Clerk (1936-1940), City Attorney (1944-1952), and
Mayor of Auburn (1956-1960). Surviving are two daughters, Lynn Gibson of NJ
and Carol Engle of PA. He was predeceased by his wife, Winifred Mitchell
Anderson. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on
Friday, May 6, at 9 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, Auburn. Burial in St.
Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Contributions to a charity of choice or to St.
Joseph's School, 101 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Langham Funeral Home is handling
the arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Backus, R. Charles   
April 29, 2005 R. Charles Backus, 84, of Mexico, NY, died Friday. He was born
in Mexico, the son of the late R. Austin and Ethel Bateman Backus. He was an
owner of the Oswego County Weeklies for over 50 years. He was a nationally
known Holstein Auc-tioneer with R. Austin Backus Inc. of Mexico, NY. He served
many years as a delegate of the National Holstein Convention. He was a member
of the Holstein Association of New York State and on the national level. He
was a member of the Oswego Country Club and The Elms Golf Course. He was a
cryptographer during WWII in the Signal Corps. He attended Syracuse University
and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and a member of The
University Club of Syracuse. He was predeceased by two brothers, B. Olin
Backus and Everet V. Backus. Survivors: wife, Frances; brother, Horace Backus,
Mexico; three nieces: Judy Backus, Brenda Hotchkiss and Kim Grindle; three
nephews: Harry, Mark and John Backus; an uncle, Reginald Backus. Services: 2
p.m. Tuesday, May 3, from Harter Funeral Home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico, NY.
Burial in Mexico Village Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, prior to the funeral, at the funeral home. Contributions: SPCA.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Casolare, Frank R.   
April 22, 2005 Frank R. Casolare, 82, of Seminole, FL, formerly of Mattydale,
died peacefully April 22, 2005. He was a World War II Army Air Force veteran
and a longtime member of the American Legion. He was a self-employed
painter/contractor. He is survived by his children, Russell Casolare, Gloria
(Cliff) Feldman, Betty (Jim) Dennis, William Casolare and Michell (Royal)
Pierce; siblings, Eva Hains, Harold Casolare, Beatrice Coir and Charles
Casolare; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were
private. New Comer Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main Street, North Syracuse,
is entrusted with local arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be made
to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 300 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770.
Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New Comer
Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Cook, Helen A.
April 29, 2005 Helen A. Cook, 82, of North Syracuse, died Friday at Stonehedge
Nursing Home. A native of Gardener, MA, she had lived in North Syracuse since
1945. She was employed as an engraver for 35 years with Gaylord Brothers,
retiring in 1985. She was acommunicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, a member of
North Syracuse Senior Citizens, Centerville Chapter No. 185 Order of the
Eastern Star, Ilderim Temple No. 15 Daughters of the Nile, and American Legion
Post No. 41 Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her husband, Orie B. Cook, on
May 15, 1991, and by her son, William J. Gaudette II, on June 10, 2003.
Surviving are three grandchildren, Mary (Ted) Gloo, Anna M. Gaudette and
William J. Gaudette III, all of Canastota, and seven great-grandchildren:
Dominique, Salvatore, Danielle, Andrew, Tyler, Timothy and Kelly. Services
will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at St.
Rose of Lima Church. Calling hours will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Burial will be in North
Syracuse Cemetery, with a reception following at St. Rose of Lima Church.
Contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima, 409 South Main St., N. Syracuse
13212. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Crane Jr., Leonard R. "Chip"   
March 17, 2005 Graveside services for Leonard R. "Chip" Crane Jr., 32, of East
Syracuse, who died March 17, 2005, will be Saturday, May 14, 2005, in Hastings
Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at the Hastings Fire Station after
the service. Arrangements are by Watson Funeral Home, Inc., Central Square.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Darling, George M.   
April 28, 2005 George M. Darling, 85, formerly of Bailey Rd., Fabius, died at
Van Duyn Home in Syracuse, April 28, 2005. The son of George and Ella Mann
Darling, born in DeWitt April 27, 1920, moved to Fabius in 1926 and lived in
Fabius over 75 years, attended Fabius School, was an Army veteran of the
Korean Conflict, worked for the Onondaga County Highway Dept., retired after
35 years of service with the NY State DOT in 1982, was a member of the Fabius
Methodist Church. Survived by a brother, Charles Darling; a stepson, Mark
Delaney; a stepdaughter, Kim Kratz; several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Graveside services Monday, May 2, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Fabius Evergreen
Cemetery, Rev. Ronald Rice officiating. HALL FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

DiMento, Theresa (Riccardo)
DiMento April 27, 2005 Theresa (Riccardo) DiMento, age 92, passed away
Wednesday in New Jersey. She was born in Syracuse and was an active member of
Our Lady of Pompei Church until 1999, when she moved to New Jersey. She worked
as a seamstress with Cohen & Goldman then as a clerk with Chappell's in
Syracuse. Her husband, Joseph A. DiMento, died in 1993. She is survived by two
sons, Louis J. DiMento of Red Bank, NJ, and Joseph F. DiMento of Irvine, CA;
two grandchildren, Joseph and Alexander DiMento; two sisters, Marie Gallucci
of Cortland, NY, and Clara Manzano of Solvay, NY; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday at 12:30 p.m. in Pirro & Sons
Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. There are no calling
hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to The National Parkinson
Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9 Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Dignity
PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family
Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Felton Jr., Joseph C.   
April 29, 2005 Joseph C. "Jr." Felton Jr., 66, of Syracuse, died Friday at
Loretto. Joseph was born November 6, 1938, in Syracuse, the son of Joseph C.
Felton Sr. and Beatrice Jackson. He was a welder for Onondaga County DOT in
Jamesville for 19 years. He was previously employed as a welder at Conrail. He
was a real outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, camping and sitting by the
campfire. Jr. is survived by one daughter, Tina Felton of Springfield, MA; one
son, Curtis Felton of Syracuse; one sister, R. Brenda Felton of Houston, TX;
three brothers, Charles Felton of Fayetteville; Rev. Bruce Felton of Houston,
TX, and Theodore "Teddy" Felton of Houston, TX; one granddaughter; and three
close friends, Janine Hernandez, Rick Hernandez and Laurie Zmudzinski. A
calling hour will be held Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home, with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home,
4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Please light a candle in memory of Jr. at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Friedli Hewitt, Norma   
Friedli Hewitt April 23, 2005 Norma Clare Friedli Hewitt, 48, died Saturday,
April 23, 2005, at JFK Hartwyck at Edison Estates Convalescent &
Rehabilitation Center, Edison, NJ. Born September 7, 1956, in Syracuse and
raised here, she was the daughter of John C. and Marian Harvey Friedli. Ms.
Hewitt resided in Hillsborough, NJ, where she was an executive assistant for
Hamon Corporation, Somerville, NJ, for 12 years, until she was disabled on
September 12, 2001. She was a lover of animals, a member of People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and was active in several humane
societies in the central New Jersey area. Ms. Hewitt is survived by her
sister, Janis Quinn, of Coto De Caza, CA; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services are private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements
are by Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, Bound Brook, NJ. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, North Branch Adoption
Center, P.O. Box 5281, 3201 Route 22 East, North Branch, NJ 08876.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Haberer, William "Dave"   
April 28, 2005 William "Dave" Haberer, 61, of Syracuse, died Thursday at his
home. He was an Army veteran and a 1961 graduate of North Syracuse High
School. He was a lifelong lithographer, retiring in December 2003 from PCI,
having previously worked for Litho Services and Pratt Printing. He was an
outdoorsman, enjoying camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. He was
predeceased by his father, Robert J., on March 19, 1969; by his mother, Marie,
on April 16, 2000; and by his brother, Jack, on October 28, 1988. Surviving
are his wife, the former Patricia A. Faulstick; two daughters, Robyn DeCuffa
of Eastwood and Tina (Joe) Malara of Cicero; 10 grandchildren, Nicholas,
Anthony, Zachary, Mychailla, Myranda, Dylan, Dakota Lee, Madellyne, Devin and
Dustin; four brothers, Robert (Nancy) of West Monroe, Howard (Bonnie) of
Caughdenoy, Thomas (Darlene) of Brewerton, and Steven (Sandy) of Mattydale; a
sister-in-law, Eileen Haberer of Rome, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home. Calling hours
will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 215 South Main
Street, North Syracuse. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, 3932D Swift Road, Sarasota FL
34231-6541. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Hanna, Evelyn   
April 29, 2005 Evelyn Peterson Manchester Hanna, 81, of Laurinburg, NC,
formerly of Syracuse, passed away Friday. She and husband John P. "Jack" Hanna
moved to Laurinburg in 2001 from New Bern, NC. She volunteered for the
Institute for Cultural Affairs, Jamaica; Haiti Fund Inc., Haiti; Guardian Ad
Litem; and was a member of Laurinburg Presbyterian Church and an associate
member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Concord, NH. Survivors: husband
John, Laurinburg; five sons: Charles Allen Manchester, John Peterson Hanna,
James Parks Hanna, Jeffrey Phillips Hanna, and R. Scott Hanna; four
grandchildren; and one grandchild. Service: Monday, May 2, 10:30 a.m., at
Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. Inurnment: Concord, NH. Contributions: Scotia
Village Foundation, 2200 Elm Ave., Laurinburg, NC 28352 or Haiti Fund Inc.,
P.O. Box 1075, New Bern, NC 28563. Richard Boles Funeral Service of
Laurinburg, NC, is serving the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Hanno, Lillian L.
April 23, 2005 Lillian L. Hanno, 67, of Meadowbrook Drive, North Syracuse,
died Saturday at home. A Native of St. Lawrence, PA, Mrs. Hanno resided in
North Syracuse since 1965. She retired in 2000 after 29 years as a crystal
tech with the Inficon Co. in E.Syracuse. She was predeceased by her husband of
47 years, Gerald P. Hanno, in 1994; her father, Ralph Lenhart; and her
brother, Ralph "Ronnie" Lenhart. Surviving are three sons, Brian and Barry
Hanno, both of North Syracuse, Timothy Hanno of Florida; a daughter, Tammie
Allen of Mallory; her mother, Helen Lenhart of Central Square; two brothers,
Howard Lenhart of Nebraska, Robert Lenhart of Oregon; a sister, Marian Collins
of Tenn.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services
will be May 21 at 11 a.m. in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Krueger Funeral Home
in Mattydale has charge of the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Foundation of CNY, 3793 Milton Ave.,
Suite 188, Camillus, NY 13031-0250. Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Hungerford, Charles   
April 28, 2005 Charles Hungerford, 83, formerly of Fulton, passed away
peacefully Thursday afternoon at Greenpoint Keepsake Village in Liverpool. He
was predeceased in 2004 by his wife of 65 years, Alice Jane Yager Hungerford.
A native of Gouverneur,Charles lived in Fulton most of his life. He was a 1939
graduate of Fulton High School. Charles and Jane raised six children in the
family home that he built in Fulton while employed at Nestle Company. After
working at Nestle for 30 years, the family moved to Florida, where Charles was
a self-taught electrician for 20 years. In 1997, Charles and Jane moved to
Smyrna, Delaware. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the
875th Air Bourne Engineers Battalion in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of
Operations. Surviving are his six children, Rhonda Hungerford of
Baldwinsville, Susan Smith of Syracuse, David Hungerford of California, Nancy
Halstead of Hilton, Sharon O'Neill of Delaware and Chip Hungerford of
Pennsylvania; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sister, Fay
Gauger of Hannibal; and many nieces and nephews. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday,
with calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street,
Fulton. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association of CNY,
441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. Foster Funeral Home, Inc.
Fulton - Hannibal

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.
Manzi Sr., Richard   
April 30, 2005 Richard "Dicky" C. Manzi Sr., 72, of Paul Ave., a lifetime
resident of Syracuse, against the odds fought courageously with Parkinson's
disease for 34 years and gently passed away April 30, 2005, to be reunited in
heaven with his beloved wife, Esther "Peggy" Manzi. Richard worked and
operated a farm in Geneva and also was a lightweight professional boxer in his
early years, before stricken with Parkinson's. He was a communicant of Blessed
Sacrament Church. Dicky, a loving father, grandfather and devoted friend, was
known for his extreme generosity and enjoyed his Italian Heritage, craps and
Romero. Survivors: his daughters: Rachelle Manzi, Patty (John) Everett,
Floreen (Frank) Canestrare and Tina (Joe) Krug, all of Syracuse; sons, Richard
C. Jr. of Florida and Michael and Gino, both of Syracuse; 17 grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn "Grace" Guido and Margaret Contini.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Pat, Joseph, Frank and
Rocco. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at FARONE & SON. Funeral services to
be announced for Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in Assumption
Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Pascarella, Josephine   
April 29, 2005 Josephine Manning Pascarella, 88, of Syracuse, passed away
Friday at West Side Manor. Mrs. Pascarella was a life resident of Syracuse and
was a communicant of St. Charles of Borromeo Church. She was retired from the
Syracuse Fire De-partment; she was the first woman to be employed by the fire
department as a secretary. Her husband Vincent died in 2000, and her daughter,
Mary Lou Wood, died in 2002. Survivors: her daughter, Elaine (Ray) Smith of
Connecticut; grandson, Shawn (Lisa) Smith of Connecticut; granddaughter, Karen
(Steve) Sperduti of Liverpool; three great-grandchildren, Mark and Kaitlyn
Sperduti of Liverpool and Shayla Smith of Connecticut. Calling Hours: 4 to 7
p.m. Monday at FARONE & SON. Funeral Services: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home and noon in St. Charles of Borromeo Church. Burial in Assumption
Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of
Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Prejean, James M.   
April 27, 2005 James M. Prejean, 57, died at his home at the Skyline
Apartments most unexpectedly on April 27, 2005, from a stroke. Following his
1966 graduation from Jamesville-DeWitt High School, James attended the
University of Pennsyl-vania. James was well traveled, talented in art and
schematic design, and was a gourmet cook. He conducted a popular catering
business in Cazenovia, was co-founder of a variety store in Portland, Maine,
in the late 1980s and owned a bed and breakfast on James Street in the 1990s.
After several years in Westchester, James returned to Syracuse and especially
enjoyed his years of work at the Supreme Court Law Library and thereafter at
the Onondaga Historical Society. James Prejean will long be remembered for his
volunteer service to Meals on Wheels. James was predeceased by his parents,
Michael Prejean (1988) and Jane Dunn Prejean (2003). Memorial services,
conducted by The Reverend Dr. Christopher Evans, a friend and former neighbor,
will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie
Blvd. East. Donations may be made to Transitional Living Services, 420 East
Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Price, Muriel W.   
April 20, 2005 Muriel W. Price, 99, of Sarasota, FL, died April 20, 2005. She
was born July 16, 1905, in Walters Falls, Ontario, Canada. She was a homemaker
in Syracuse until moving to Sarasota in 1998. She was an active member of
South Presbyterian Church, Red Cross during WWII, City View Garden Club and
the Genetaska Club. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth E. Ulman of Phoenix,
AZ; a son, Robert of Sarasota, FL.; a brother, William Lawrence of Toronto,
Canada; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren. A calling hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday
at Maurer Funeral Home, with a service to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral
home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Private burial will be in Onondaga Valley
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. Maurer Funeral
Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Prystal, Louise M.   
April 27, 2005 Louise M. Prystal, 54, of Bradford St. Auburn. Survivng:
husband Thomas; son Thomas Jr.; daughter Lisa Prystal. Services: Sunday, May
1, 4 p.m. in Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home, 42 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Calling
Hours: 2 to 4 p.m. today, prior to the service. Contributions: Multiple
Sclerosis of CNY, P.O. Box 237 E.Syr. NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Sanford, Hall Y.   
April 28, 2005 Hall Y. Sanford, 82, of Minoa, passed away Thursday. Born in
Ithaca, he attended Cornell University. He served with the U.S. Navy during
WWII. Hall was a manager at Agway in DeWitt for 40 years. He was a member of
the Nortrip Lodge 998 F & M. He was predeceased by his wife Leona Sanford in
1994. Survivors: a daughter, Bonnie Sanford of California; a son, Gary (Kathy)
Sanford of Bernhards Bay; longtime friend, Jean Dena; four grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 11 a.m.
Monday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home. Calling hours will be Sunday from 1
to 4 p.m. at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Masonic
services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions:
The Harding Masonic Club of the Nortrip Masonic Lodge 998 F & M, Main Street,
Minoa, NY 13116. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Shultz, Lisa (Waffner)   
April 12, 2005 Lisa Marie Shultz, 55 of Acton, MA, died April 12, 2005. She
was predeceased by her parents, William and Virginia (Dean) Waffner, and a
daughter, Stacy Ann Shultz, in 1976. Survived by her daughter, Jennifer
Calverley; two granddaughters; and her brother, William Waffner. Services: A
future date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Skaneateles. B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Camillus 672-3400
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Stepien, Joseph S.   
April 29, 2005 Joseph S. Stepien, 61, of Fairmount, died unexpectedly at home
on Friday. Born in Syracuse, he retired after 25 years with American Airlines.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, the former Donna Dannibale; son,
Nicholas of Syracuse; daughters, Patricia (Michael) Conroy of Camillus and
Michelle Stepien of Fairmount; brothers, Robert J. of Fairmount and Paul C. of
Camillus; grandchildren, Nathan and Benjamin Conroy. Services will be 9:30
a.m. Monday at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in the Basilica of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.
Calling Hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St.,
Syracuse. Contributions: American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Townsend, George L.   
April 27, 2005 George L. Townsend, 75, of Deborah Drive, departed this life on
April 27, 2005, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was a retiree of Crouse
Hinds in Syracuse for over 20 years. His wife Charity Townsend preceded him in
death December 20, 1999.He leaves behind two daughters, Patricia of Apalachin,
NY, with whom he resided, and Cynthia of Syracuse; sons, George F., Paul and
Michael, all of Syracuse, Melvin of New Jersey, and Jamie of North Carolina;
granddaughter, Altwanda Williams, whom he raised; 11 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marian of Horntown, VA, and Matilda of
Syracuse; two brothers, Willie of Syracuse and Elijah of Horntown, VA. Calling
Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at FARONE & SON. Burial: College Park Cemetery, 3600
N. Adams Street, College Park, GA. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK
ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Traino, Anna (Muratore)
April 29, 2005 Anna I. (Muratore) Traino, 96, a native and life resident of
Syracuse, passed away Friday at the Jewish Home. She was a communicant of Our
Lady of Pompei Church and was the widow of Dominick Traino who died in 1975.
She had been employedas a seamstress by Cohen & Goldman for 27 years and had
also been employed by the Paramount Theatre for 15 years before retiring in
1965. She is survived by two nieces, Annette (Frank) Pallotta and family, of
Syracuse; and Ann Marie Riciputo, of Syracuse. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial will be in
Assumption Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to
the Jewish Home of CNY. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Tribou, James
April 21, 2005 James Tribou, 46, of Petersburg, VA, went to be with the Lord
on Thursday, April 21, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Diane Tribou; sister,
Judy Tribou, of Syracuse, NY; daughter, Jennifer Tribou and son, Tom Tribou,
of Syracuse, NY; stepdaughter, Niki Parks and stepson, Jonathon Parks, of
Lawrenceville, GA; stepfather, Richard Klippel and stepbrothers, Alan and Paul
Klippel, of Syracuse, NY; grandson, Riley Tribou; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, John and Jackie Shepard, of Lawrenceville, GA. Jim was a member
of W.E.R.A., C.C.S., and F.U.S.A. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd.
(Rt. 10), Richmond, VA. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests that memorial contributions be made to TSR Injured Riders
Fund, 120 Kale Ave, Sterling, VA 20164.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

White, Mary Jo Curtis   
April 26, 2005 Mary Jo Curtis White, 45, of Syracuse, died Tuesday at home.
Mary Jo was a member of ABATE, along with the Harley Owners Association. She
is survived by her daughter, Misty M. Curtis; her husband, Ron White of
Louisiana; her brother, DennisCole; her life companion, Marshall F. Curtis;
and her grandson, Orlando DeLuca Jr. Calling hours will be held Sunday from
4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Dewitt Memorial Funeral Home. Her funeral service will
follow at 7:30. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to her family. Jan
Maloff, Director DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price
abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.

Wright, Irma House   
April 27, 2005 Graveside services for Irma Mae House Wright, 80, of
Greenville, SC, formerly of Hastings, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carley's Mill
Cemetery. Among her survivors locally are a sister, Bernice English, and a
brother, Kenneth House. Traub Funeral Home Central Square NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/1/2005.