OBITS: The Post-Standard 3 May 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Bacon, Frank S.
April 29, 2005 Frank S. Bacon, 59, died in his van when it overturned on Rt.
81S, April 29, 2005. Frank was a self-employed painter and had also been
employed at Morse Manufacturing of E. Syracuse. Frank touched many lives and
will be deeply missed by many great friends. Survived by two sons, Jason and
Frank Jr. of Syracuse; two granddaughters, Caitlynn and Alicia; several
brothers and sisters including John Pajack of Liverpool; his beloved "Honey"
of 13 years, Barbara Holava of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews including
Jeremy and Johnny Pajack. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Pirro &
Sons Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7
p.m. at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St. The family requests in lieu of
flowers, contributions will be accepted. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514
Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Borkoski, Francis R.
May 1, 2005 Francis (Frank) R. Borkoski, 82, of Cayuga, died Sunday, May 1,
2005 at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary Gavras
Borkoski; two sisters, Eileen of NJ and Jane of SC. He was predeceased by his
first wife, Helen in 1980. Calling hours Wednesday, May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Langham Funeral Home, 75 E. Genesee St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will be in St.
Patrick's Cemetery, Aurora. Contributions to The E, John Gavras Center, 182
North St., Auburn or to a charity of choice.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Briggs, Gerald R.
Wednesday's obituary notice for Gerald R. Briggs, of Weedsport, who died April
25, 2005, omitted a surviving daughter, Terry Chick of Ohio. Arrangements are
with White Chapel Funeral Home, Weedsport.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Burton, Laura "Honey"   
April 29, 2005 Laura "Honey" Burton, of Phoenix, NY, died Friday after a short
illness. Survived by sons, Fred, Jon, Cecil "Cy", Richard and Clark Burton;
daughter, L. Janet Allen; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services 2:30 p.m. Friday, First Congregational Church, 43 Bridge
Street, Phoenix, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Assn. of
CNY, 4915-1/2 W. Taft Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088, or the First Congregational
Church, 43 Bridge St., Phoenix, NY 13135. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Caveny, John M. "Jack"   
May 1, 2005 John M. "Jack" Caveny, 63, of Baldwinsville, died Sunday. Born in
Syracuse, he retired in 1999 after 34 years with US Airways. Mr. Caveny was a
communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. He was an avid fan of both the
Syracuse Sky Chiefs and SU. He is an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife
of 29 years, the former Nancy Woods; children, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Sterling of
Fulton, Matthew J. E., Corey R., Kevin T., and Lauren M. Caveny, all of
Baldwinsville; brothers, Thomas Caveny of Fairport, David Caveny of
Skaneateles; sisters, Patricia Rickert and Elizabeth Jane Rickert of Syracuse;
grandchildren, Grace Sterling and Meghaan Knoblock. Services will be 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 5, 2005, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 Route 31,
Baldwinsville. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling
hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Maurer Funeral Home
Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to the
Children's Hospital, c/o SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St.,
Syracuse, NY 13210. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Clawson, Edward M.   
May 1, 2005 Edward M. Clawson, 85, of Tully, passed away Sunday at Loretto.
Born in Oriskany, he resided in Tully since 1960. An Army Veteran of WWII, he
was a member of the Tully American Legion. Ed retired from Tenesee Gas
Pipeline. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Tomasi Clawson; one daughter,
Deborah (Paul) Brown of Tully; two sons, Edward W. of Stowe, Vermont and Gary
S. of Preble; five grandchildren, Matthew, Lindsey and Jesse Clawson, Nicole
and Casey Brown; several nieces and nephews. Services Friday 11 a.m. at
Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully. Interment St. Leo's Cemetery,
Tully. Friends may call at the funeral home, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Contributions to The Tully Library.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Coyne-Adams, Jessie   
May 1, 2005 Jessie (Cardwell) Coyne-Adams, 93, died May 1, 2005, at home. She
was born August 16, 1911, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Bert
Cardwell and Nellie Cardwell. She was married in 1931 to one of Syracuse's
most notable, nationally rec-ognized industrialists, the late J. Stanley
Coyne. Coyne founded what would become, and still remains, one of the largest
privately owned industrial laundry and textile rental companies in the United
States. She later married the late Richard Adams in 1959, who predeceased her
in 1979. She was a life resident of the Syracuse area and an active past
member of the Corinthian Club, the Women's Golf League of Bellevue Country
Club and a devout supporter of Immaculate Heart of Mary at Most Holy Rosary. A
devout Roman Catholic, she was most recently a communicant of St. Joseph's
Church of Camillus. Mrs. Adams was a loving mother and, above all things,
enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by sons Gerald M. Coyne
and Thomas M. Coyne, both of Syracuse, and John S. Coyne Jr. of Boca Raton,
FL; daughters, Joanne Matina of Summit, NJ, and Susan Whitney of Tucson, AZ;
many grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their
respects may do so from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home,
3700 W. Genesee Street. A funeral Mass will take place at 9 a.m. on Wednesday
at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, DeWitt. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to Francis House or Hospice of CNY. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Dineen, Ret. Col. William C.   
April 30, 2005 Ret. Col. William C. Dineen, 88, of Manlius, died at Loretto
Fahey. A native of Syracuse, he graduated from Valley High School and attended
Clarkson College. He entered the New York Army National Guard in 1940 and was
activated into federal service with the 27th Infantry Division nine days
later, serving until 1950 when he was released from federal service. He
returned to the New York Army National Guard and retired in 1969 as commanding
officer of the 27th Field Artillery Brigade, at the rank of colonel. During
WWII, he served in the European and Asiatic-Pacific Theaters and was awarded
the Purple Heart for wounds received in Eastern France and the Bronze Star
Medal for heroic achievement for action. Other awards he received include the
WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, American Defense Medal and the
Armed Forces Reserve Medal. He was territorial manager for State Equipment Co.
He was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville. He was a
member of the Cavalry Club and enjoyed golf and skiing. Survivors: his wife of
63 years, the former Isabella English; two sons, William J. (Jane) of Tucson,
AZ, and Michael J. (Patricia) of Houston, TX; three daughters: Kathryn A.
(Ronald) Balduzzi of Baldwinsville, Nancy E. (Edmund) Vianney and Janet E.
(Scott) Nelson, both of Connecticut; two sisters, Evelyn Fix of Manlius and
Mary Freding of Connecticut; and eight grandchildren: Melissa Walter, Allison
Belfield, Heather and Meghan Balduzzi, Charles and Joseph Dineen, Natalie and
Simone Nelson. Funeral Services: 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial: Immaculate
Conception Cemetery, Fayetteville. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday
at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions:
American Heart Association, Upstate NY Chapter, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY
13220. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Hunsicker, Herman H.
May 1, 2005 Herman H. Hunsicker, 72, of Cortland, died Sunday at the Crossing
in Minoa. He was born in Long Island and had resided in Cortland for 20 years.
Retired as a machine repairman from Monarch Tool & Die. He was an Air Force
veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by five daughters, Julianne
Hunsicker of TX, Kim Sellwood of Tully, Lauralee Shafer of Chittenango,
Kristin Hunsicker of Syracuse and Mellissa Koch of Buffalo; 11 grandchildren.
Calling hours Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. at Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home,
241 Kinne St., East Syracuse, with services to be held at 11 a.m. Burial White
Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Contributions to American Cancer Society, 6725
Lyons St., PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Lawton, Kathryn   
April 29, 2005 Kathryn Lawton, age 85, formerly of Rome Road, Pulaski, died
Friday at Pontiac Nursing Home, Oswego. She was a life resident of Pulaski and
graduated from Pulaski High School in 1936. She married Eldon Lawton, who died
on June 19, 1969. She was employed by the Club in Redfield for many years.
Kathryn was an avid gardener and bird watcher. Surviving are one son, Timothy
of Pulaski; two daughters, Patricia Spicer and Linda Jukes both of Florida;
five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by one son,
Michael Lawton who died on October 21, 1998. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski
with Rev. Marilyn Stevens officiating. Burial will be in South Richland
Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

McIntyre, Donald S.   
May 1, 2005 Donald S. McIntyre, 85, of Westvale, died Sunday at home. Born in
Potsdam, NY, he was a graduate of Clarkson College and was a US Navy veteran
of WWII. He was a comptroller for Sealtest and Hobart College. He was a member
of Robinson Memorial Church since 1955 and loved to spend time at camp in the
Adirondacks. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Kellogg McIntyre;
daughter, Martha Jo McIntyre; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn "Dodee" and
Robert M. Powers; niece, Katherine M. Lathan of Mobile, AL; several nieces and
a nephew in Augusta, GA. Services: Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the Tindall Funeral
Home. Private burial in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours,
Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. Contributions may
be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, 13088 or Ronald
McDonald House, 1027 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, 13210. TINDALL FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

McKane, Leotta   
April 2, 2005 Leotta McKane, 96, of Moravia, passed away on April 2, 2005. A
graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, in Cobb Street
Cemetery, West Groton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Miller, Patricia A.   
April 26, 2005 Patricia A. Miller, age 58, of Altmar, died at her home on
April 26, 2005. Surviving are two sons, Frank and Kenneth Blackstone; one
daughter, Patricia Grass; one stepson, Steve Miller. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski with calling
hours from 1 to 2 prior to services.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Nottage, Donn R.   
May 2, 2005 Donn R. Nottage, W8JGP, 70, of Skaneateles, died Monday, May 2,
2005. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Albert C. and Madeline Agnes
Nottage. He was a physics major at John Carroll University and received a
master's de-gree in illuminating engineering from Case Western Reserve in
Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Army and held the world record in the All
American Army Team for distance rifle. He had a diverse background in research
and development with General Electric Co., which progressed into a sales and
marketing management position. He began his own business 22 years ago, Nottage
& Assoc., Inc., specializing in the sale of high tech passive and active
electronic components and systems. He was an active amateur radio operator for
54 years. Memberships include the AOPA, NRA, ARRL, QCWA, Skaneateles Rotary
Club, and past president of the Skaneateles Lions Club. Surviving are his
loving wife of 19 years, Frances A. Nottage; children, Lynnette (John) Agnew,
Gregory (Claude) Nottage, David, Robert and Leesa Nottage; stepdaughter,
Kelly; brother, Albert C. Jr.; and sister, Jane Ann (Jack) Wurts. Services
will be held 9 a.m. Thursday at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles,
and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Burial in St.
Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home,
49 Jordan St. Contributions may be made to the Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Foundation in memory of Donn Nottage, PO Box 353, Crosswicks, NJ 08515.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Panarites, Dorothy A.   
May 1, 2005 Dorothy A. Panarites, of Syracuse, passed away on May 1, 2005 at
home after an extended illness and complications related to quadriplegia. Mrs.
Panarites was born in Syracuse on April 4, 1925. She graduated from Syracuse
University in 1946with a B.S. degree in business education. She was a devoted
member of AOII sorority. She taught business courses at Split Rock High School
and then relocated to New York City where she worked in the national office of
The Boy Scouts of America. She also worked for several years at Bristol Myers
in Syracuse. Mrs. Panarites was a member of St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox
Church. In 1960 she moved to Ilion, NY and married Constantine J. Panarites.
She became a full-time mother, raised three children and was an active member
in the Ilion Little Theater Club where she both directed and acted in several
local plays. Mrs. Panarites returned to Syracuse in 1986. On June 20 1992 she
was involved in a car accident, which left her a quadriplegic. Despite this
tragedy, she worked hard at her lengthy rehabilitation and persisted until she
could live independently at home. She accomplished this through her strong
will to survive, amazing courage and determination. She leaves two daughters
and one son, Dr. Helen Panarites of Atlanta, GA., Febronia and her husband,
Steven Murphy, of Whitesboro, NY and James Panarites of Muncy, PA. She also
leaves four grandchildren, Christina Murphy, Brendan Murphy, Mia Panarites and
Jamie Panarites; and a sister, Angeline Annes of Baldwinsville, NY. Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, 325
Waring Rd., Syracuse, NY. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the
Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. East., burial Oakwood
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to
St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Parkhurst, Gladys R.   
May 1, 2005 Gladys R. Parkhurst, 77, of 20 N. Beaver St., Jordan, died Sunday
at home. Born in Rome, Mrs. Parkhurst lived the Syracuse area since 1962. She
was the widow of Thomas L. Parkhurst who died in 2003. Gladys retired after
several years from Mead Containers in Camillus. She was a communicant of St.
Patrick's Church, Jordan. Gladys was a member of the J-E Senior Citizens,
Canton Woods Senior Citizens, and the Camillus Elks Lodge 2367 Auxiliary.
Surviving are her son, Thomas S. Parkhurst of Overland Park, KS; two
daughters, Patricia Schneider of Memphis and Elizabeth Sobiegraj of Liverpool;
a sister, Joanne Coleman of Sylvan Beach; seven grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m. Friday
in St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in Kingdom Cemetery. Friends may call
4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bush Funeral Home, 15 N. Main St., Jordan.
Contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church Restoration Fund. BUSH
FUNERAL HOME Jordan 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Phillips, Frank J.   
May 1, 2005 Frank J. Phillips, 80, of Marcellus, died Sunday at Iroquois
Nursing Home. He was a life resident of Marcellus. Frank worked many years for
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles, retiring in 1989. His youngest daughter, June
Ann Burt died in 2004. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, the former Marjorie
Marshfield; children, Richard (Cindy) Phillips, and Janice Hass; son-in-law,
James Burt; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service
will be Thursday 7 p.m. in the Camillus First United Methodist Church, with
calling hours held 5:30 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be
private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Camillus First
United Methodist Church, 12 Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031. Ryan Funeral Home
Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Planes, Jane   
May 1, 2005 Jane Planes, 86, formerly of New York City, died peacefully
surrounded by her family Sunday night at the home of her daughter in
Liverpool. It was her desire that she could pass at home and her family
honored that request. Her husband Ralph died in 1997. A native of Long Island,
Jane lived and worked most of her life in Queens County. Surviving are her
four children, Lenny Planes of Black River, Jane Riscica of New Jersey, Gene
Planes of Virginia and Elena Fabella of Liverpool, and their significant
others, Daniel MacDougal, Anthony Riscica, and Paul Fabella; and eight
grandchildren. Her sisters, Rose Werner and Josephine Veress, and many nieces
and nephews, also survive her. Her brothers, Joseph and John Prince, and her
sisters, Ann Monaco and Frances Niejadlik, also predeceased her. At her
request, there will be no calling hours with a private service for the family
before cremation. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to your local
American Cancer Society. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.
Roseman, William   
April 1, 2005 William Roseman, 96, formerly of Syracuse, died in Stuart, FL.
Retired from Crucible Steel. Predeceased by son, Glen. Survivors: Sons, Gerald
of Syracuse, Garry of Memphis, TN; daughter, Charlotte of Hobe Sound, FL; nine
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.

Storms, Ruth
February 22, 2005 Ruth Storms, age 72, passed away February 22 in Canton, OH
following a brief illness. Born in Syracuse, NY on April 13, 1932 to the late
Anna (Brazier) Bushner. Ruth spent most of her life in Central, NY but
recently relocated to Canton, OH for health reasons. She is survived by her
son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and Norma Storms of North Canton, OH; her
daughter, Michelle of South Carolina; her daughter and son-in-law, Maureen
Storms and Ken Freeman of Sonora, KY and her son, William (Casey) in Texas. A
memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Springlake, NY
(north of Port Byron) on May 14, at 11:30. Memorial donations may be made in
her name to the American Heart Association, 5575 Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY
13214.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/3/2005.