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Bourne, Noresta Leona Porter   
Porter Bourne May 6, 2005 Noresta Leona Porter Bourne passed away peacefully
on Friday, May 6, 2005, at the age of 86. Noresta was a graduate of Solvay HS
and worked in her early years at Syracuse China, where she met her late
husband, Douglas Bourne, whopredeceased her in 1966. She later worked for the
Crum & Forrester Insurance Company in Syracuse. She is survived by three
daughters: Carol Miller of DuBois, PA; Diane Desmond of Greensboro, GA; and
Gerry Frankoff of Pennellville, NY; 11 grandchildren; many
great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald J. Porter of Jenson Beach, FL; and a
sister, Lucille Damico of Colorado Springs, CO. Private services will be held
without calling hours. Kind donations can be made to the Loretto Foundation in
honor of Noresta, who was a resident of Heritage Apartments for the last 4-1/2
years. SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Please sign the guest book at
www.searsmiddletonjones.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Brunger, Alice Louise Harrington
Harrington Brunger May 5, 2005 Alice Louise Harrington Brunger, 83, of East
Syracuse, died Thursday at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton. She was born in
Cortland and had resided in East Syracuse for 52 years. She was a 1942
graduate of Syracuse Memorial Hospital School ofNursing. She had worked as a
registered nurse for Dr. Keese in Fayetteville and for Dr. Thomas Snyder in
East Syracuse. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, East Syracuse,
and Syracuse Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae. Her husband Francis
died in 2004. Surviving are a daughter, Lee Webber of Fulton; two sons, David
of FL and Edward of TX; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews; a cousin. Services: Tuesday at 10 a.m. at
Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home. Burial: White Chapel Memory Gardens,
DeWitt. Calling Hours: Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home, 241 Kinne
St., East Syracuse. Contributions: American Heart Assn., P.O. Box 3049,
Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Brunner, Curtis J.   
May 5, 2005 Curtis J. Brunner, 63, of Camillus, died suddenly at Community
General Hospital. He was born in Schenectady, NY. He was a graduate of
Cathedral High School in Syracuse and Fordham University, receiving a BA in
economics. Curtis beganhis career in sales in 1969 for Jaquith Industries,
rising to the position of president in 1998 until his retirement in March
2001. He was a member of the Manufacturers Assn. of CNY, the Illuminating
Engineers Society, active in the United Way of CNY, the Guardian Angel Society
and the Galway Lake Assn., where he had a summer home on Galway Lake. He was
predeceased by his brothers, Francis and Ronald. He is survived by his wife of
37 years, Joanne Badgley Brunner; three daughters: Carolyn Brunner of
Rochester, Maureen Reagan of Marcellus and Barbara Brunner of Weedsport; one
grandson, Benjamin Curtis Reagan; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 1:15 p.m. at
the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery,
DeWitt. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whelan Bros. Funeral
Home, 3700 W. Genesee Street. Contributions may be made to the Guardian Angel
Society, 259 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Burghart, Margaret Murphy   
Burghart March 1, 2005 Margaret Murphy Burghart, 91, of Virginia Beach, passed
away Tuesday, March 1, 2005. Mrs. Burghart was a communicant of the Cathedral
of the Immaculate Conception and was previously employed by Blue Cross/Blue
Shield Insurance for more than 20 years before moving to Virginia Beach in
1972. Surviving are her daughter, Carol (Richard) Linehan of Virginia Beach,
VA; sister, Julia Murphy Tank of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Karen
(James) Harris of Oklahoma City, OK, and Andrew Linehan of New York City; and
great-grandchildren, Maeve Murphy Harris and Rose Riley Harris. Graveside
services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of the
King's Daughter, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK
AT BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Cook Jr., August J.
May 5, 2005 August J. Cook Jr., 50, of Manlius, passed away Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was a loving father who was very proud and devoted to
his son. He was born on Long Island on October 20, 1954. He was a graduate of
Bishop Grimes HighSchool and State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry. He was employed with Feldmeier Equipment
for 30 years. August was an avid supporter of local jazz organizations.
Survivors: his wife, Donna; a son, August J. Cook III; his parents, August J.
and Dorothy Cook Sr.; two sisters, Carol Feldmeier and Catherine Cook; three
brothers: Robert, Peter and Thomas Cook; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville.
Burial: Fayetteville Cemetery. Calling Hours: Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
Contributions: The August J. Cook III Trust Fund, c/o Carol Feldmeier, 7257
Mott Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Crane Jr., Leonard "Chip"   
March 17, 2005 Graveside services for Leonard R. "Chip" Crane Jr., 43, of East
Syracuse, who died March 17, 2005, will be Saturday, May 14, 2005, at 11 a.m.
in Hastings Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at the Hastings Fire
Station after the service. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Inc., Central
Square.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Duerr, Jean M.
May 6, 2005 Jean M. Duerr, 80, of Maider Rd., Clay, NY, passed away Friday,
May 6, 2005. She was born in New York City and had resided in Clay since 1956.
She was a laboratory technician for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Syracuse. Jean
was a member of Liverpool First United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern
Star #219, Liverpool-Baldwinsville. She was predeceased by a daughter, Robin
L. Duerr, in 1981. Surviving are two sons, Scott (Jo Carol) Duerr of
Pennellville and Brook (Bare) Duerr of Minnesota; and two granddaughters.
Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pine Plains Cemetery, Henry Clay
Blvd., Clay. Memorial contributions may be made to Order of Eastern Star #219,
608 Oswego Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Ellis, Lynn E.   
April 29, 2005 Lynn Edward Ellis, 67, of Mesa, AZ, and formerly of Lyncourt,
passed away on Friday, April 29. He retired from Carrier Corp. with 34 years
of service. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Tigris Temple
Shriner's field band. He was apast chief for the Lyncourt Fire Dept. and Army
veteran, where he was a paratrooper with the rank of staff sergeant. He is
survived by his son, David (Lori) Ellis of North Syracuse; daughter, Lori
(Kelly) Matthews of AZ; brothers, Robert and Daniel of Florida; sister, Toni
Baker of Brewerton; and six grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday at
8 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home, North Syracuse. Private burial will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on Monday from 6 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main St. Contributions in lieu of flowers
may be made to Banner Gardens Hospice House, 7231 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ
85208. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to leave a message of sympathy. New
Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Fancett Jr., Charles F.   
April 16, 2005 Charles F. Fancett Jr., 84, of Fayetteville, died April 16 at
the Presbyterian Home, New Hartford, NY. Born in Utica, he was a graduate of
Utica Free Academy and Milwaukee School of Engineering. Mr. Fancett served in
the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he was a chief radio operator attached to a
CB unit in the Pacific Theater. He worked at General Electric in Syracuse for
over 25 years. Mr. Fancett was a member of Utica Lodge #47 F. & A.M., Tigris
Shriners and the Royal Order of Jesters Court #79. He was captain of the
Tigris Shriners Motor Patrol for several years and was a member of Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fayetteville. Mr. Fancett was predeceased by his
wife of 41 years, Verna Snyder Fancett, in 1991; a daughter, Diane Fancett, in
1952; and a brother, Glenn L. Fancett, in 1997. Surviving are a brother,
Ronald D. Fancett Sr. of Sauquoit, NY; a sister-in-law, Peggy Fancett of
Greensboro, NC; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, -nephews, and
great-great-nieces and -nephews. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday,
May 12, at Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the
funeral chapel. Burial will be in New Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, 516 Carew
St., Springfield, MA 01104.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Farrell Sr., James J.
May 6, 2005 James J. Farrell Sr., 75, of North Syracuse, passed away May 6. He
was a native of Lansing, had lived in Jamesville, Eastwood, Nedrow and, for
the last 10 years, Florida. A 1946 graduate of Ithaca High school, he
apprenticed with and wasemployed by the Sheet Metal Workers International
Association Local 58, Syracuse. He was a member of LaFayette Trail Riders,
Polaris Snowmobile Club. He built and raced Ford V-8 stock cars from 1947 to
1955 and was a NASCAR enthusiast. Predeceasing him were his wife of 53 years,
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Farrell, on May 15, 2003, and his brothers, William in
1979 and Neil in 1998. Surviving are his children, Deborah L. Bertrand of
North Syracuse, Kimberly A. Rossiter of Fulton and James J. Farrell Jr. of
Cicero; a brother, Alden Farrell of Auburn; three granddaughters: Deirdre
Bertrand, Carlee Francisco and Jennifer Farrell; and great-grandson, Austen
Kenneth Bertrand. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m. at
Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. A reception
will follow at 125 Gertrude Street, North Syracuse. Burial will be private in
Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to
the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007.
FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Fuller, Dorotha M.   
May 5, 2005 Dorotha M. Fuller, 96, of Red Creek, NY, died Thursday. Calling
Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Becker Funeral Home, Church St., Red
Creek. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Southside
Cemetery, Red Creek. Contributions: Red Creek Fire Department, Red Creek, NY
13143.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Germain, Gloria   
May 7, 2005 Gloria Germain, 68, of Oswego, died Saturday. Survivors: daughter
Lisa Giglio; sons, William Jr. and Michael Germain; one brother; two sisters;
17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bible
Baptist Church. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Nelson Funeral
Home, Oswego.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Granzow, Bertha May   
May 4, 2005 Bertha May Granzow (nee Brown), age 76, of Kirkville, died
Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born June 4, 1928, in
Claridon, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Fetty) Brown.
Bert had most recently worked at Kaufmann's in Batavia. She loved to play
bingo and to crochet. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Tom Douglas)
Billngs of Kirkville and Pam (Robert) Boyer of Medina; sister of Florence
Smith of Filmore, Henry "Hank" Brown of Medina, Elton (Ellen) Brown of
Lockport, Richard Brown of Medina and the late John Brown, Louise Heschke and
Laural Brown. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren, and her dog, Ginger. Friends and relatives are invited to
attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street,
Gasport, on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday immediately following. Interment will be in Bates Road
Cemetery, Medina.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Harris Jr., Frank   
May 7, 2005 Frank Harris Jr., 67, of Baldwinsville, died Saturday at home.
Frank was born in Chenango Forks, the son of Frank and Jeanet (Corbine)
Harris. He was a truck driver for over 40 years, retiring in 2000 from
Spinella Freight Lines. He loved to fish. Frank is survived by his wife of 47
years, Gloria; two daughters, Betty (John) Mahan and Kim (Ray) Liepke; one
son, Frank D. (Anna) Harris; two sisters, Lois and Doris; two brothers, Robert
and Donald; six grandchildren. He was preceded by a brother, Howard, and three
sisters, Janice, Shirley and Patricia. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ballweg &
Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery. Calling
Hours: Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina Street.
Contributions: Hospice Of Central New York, 990 Seventh North Street,
Liverpool, NY 13088. Please light a candle in memory of Frank at
www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the
right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Kirk, Robert F.   
May 3, 2005 Robert F. Kirk, 85, of Baldwinsville, died Tuesday at his home. He
was born in Corning and lived in Rochester before moving to Baldwinsville in
1953. He retired in 1982 after 33 years with the NYS Department of Taxation
and Finance. Fol-lowing his retirement, Bob spent many hours as a photographer
for the Baldwinsville Messenger, Community TV 98, his church and the many
organizations he belonged to. Robert was a communincant of St. Mary's Church
and a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council #5082. An Army veteran
of WW II, he served with the 28th Infantry Division and fought in all five
major campaigns, including Normandy, northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and
central Europe, receiving many medals, including the Combat Infantry Badge,
Bronze Star, Croix DeGuerre and Conspicuous Service Cross. Active in his
community, Bob was selected as Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce Man of the
Year in 1998. He was a member of the VFW Post #153, American Legion Post #113
and Battle of the Bulge Group Society of the 28th Infantry Division. He was
also a member of the Canton Woods Senior Center. He was predeceased by his
wife, Doris Fien Kirk, in 2002. Survivors: a daughter, Susan M. Baxter of
Jupiter, FL; two sons, Philip R. of Baldwinsville and Lawrence P. of Gilbert,
AZ; a sister, Marie E. Mintz of Rochester; a brother, Arthur R. of Rochester;
two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Inc., Baldwinsville, and 10 a.m. in St.
Mary's Church. Burial at 2:30 p.m. in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester.
Calling hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.
Contributions: St. Mary's Church Anniversary Fund, 47 Syracuse Street,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Kuriatnyk, Paul   
May 5, 2005 Paul Kuriatnyk, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he attended Vocational High School and
was a foreman for Syracuse University for over 40 years before his retirement.
He was a member of the Onei-da Lake Association and was an avid hunter and
fisherman who loved the outdoors. He served his country with pride in the U.S.
Navy during WWII, serving with the Armed Guard in the Atlantic and the Pacific
Theaters. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Helen; a daughter, Susan Smith
(Frank) of Atlanta, GA; brothers-in-law, Joseph Chilinski (Sophie) and Jack
Cantwell; a sister-in-law, Helen Chilinski and several nieces and nephews. His
son, Paul T, passed away in 1970. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at the
GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME. Inurnment: Onondaga Co. Veterans Cemetery.
Friends may call on the family from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home,
1320 W. Genesee Street.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Loucks, William F.   
May 5, 2005 William F. Loucks, 61, of Liverpool, passed away Thursday. Born in
Syracuse, he was a graduate of Central Tech High School, Mohawk Valley
Community College and Oswego State Teachers College. He formerly was employed
as atrainer for school bus drivers with the West Genesee Central School
District; Onondaga County Park Ranger for 15 years; retired school teacher
with the Lafayette Central School District; taught at the Gillette Road Middle
School of the North Syracuse Central School District; and taught summer driver
education for the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District. He was a member
of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Liverpool; Liverpool Fire Department; and was
active in numerous state and county fire police and fire department
associations. He is survived by his brother, John D. Loucks Sr. of Liverpool;
nephews, John D. Loucks Jr. of Liverpool and Donald A. Loucks of Shelby, NC;
uncle and aunt, Kenneth and Shirley Hurst of Liverpool; aunt, Hattie Loucks of
Liverpool. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Maurer Funeral
Home. Interment in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday
at the funeral home, 300 Second Street, Liverpool. 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 5/8/2005.

Maloney, Vivian R.
May 7, 2005 Vivian R. Maloney, 88, formerly of Radcliffe Road and Brighton
Towers, died on Saturday at Community General. She was a former employee of
Kaiser Beauty Supply, a communicant of Holy Cross Church and a member of the
Altar Rosary Society. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. Maloney,
in 2002. She is survived by her two daughters, Joy A. (James) Moomaw of
Fairport, NY, and Susan V. Maloney of Syracuse; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services are Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson
Funeral Home, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass in Holy Cross Church. Burial will be
in St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Holy
Cross Church or American Cancer Society.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Marenz, Barbara J.
April 26, 2005 Barbara J. Marenz, 75, formerly of Baldwinsville, died April
26, 2005, at the Hospice Care Center in Port Orange, FL. Born in Black River,
NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys Reese and graduated
from Felts Mills High School in 1946. She worked for the New York Telephone
Co. and was a waitress at Eastwood Sports Center in Syracuse for 26 years
before she moved to Daytona Beach, FL, in 1984. Surviving are her husband of
55 years, Bill; two sons, Wayne of Bloomingdale, IL, and Robert of
Baldwinsville; a daughter-in-law, Judith; a grandson, Robert William Marenz of
Baldwinsville; a brother, Chauncey Reese of Boise ID; two sisters, Elaine
Cross of San Clemente, CA, and Shirley Brutcher of Pennellville; several
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. There are no public services.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Local
arrangements were entrusted to Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

McKinley, John C.   
April 6, 2005 John C. McKinley, 66, of Cape Vincent, NY, died at Marliere
Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, Florida. Memorial Services: 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Minoa First United Methodist Church. Contributions:
Minoa Fire Department. RUSSELL H. SCHEPP & SON Minoa 656-3132
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Moranz, Seth Charles
April 28, 2005 Seth Charles Moranz, 54, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on
Thursday, April 28, after a long illness. A loving husband and father to his
wife of 34 years, Laurel, and his two daughters, HanaKyle of Brooklyn and Mara
Laena ofSyracuse, he was an active member of United Steelworkers of America
Local 1277, holding many positions, including union recording secretary. Seth
was also active as grievanceman and shop steward, as well as being involved in
health and safety issues, both at Crucible and in the larger arena. Seth had a
deep commitment to peace and justice in all aspects of his life. Born in 1951,
in Youngstown, OH, he was the youngest son of Marvin and Pauline Moranz,
currently of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by two brothers, Michael of
Baltimore, MD, and Marshall of Albuquerque, NM; as well as numerous cousins.
There will be a memorial gathering on Monday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at
Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL
HOME 1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Mott, Marian C.   
May 6, 2005 Marian C. Mott, 82, of 16 Elia Circle, Canastota, died Friday at
the Martin Luther Home, Clinton, following a lengthy illness. She was born on
January 13, 1923, in Sylvan Beach, the daughter of Edward and Katherine
Roberts Coughlan. Marian was a graduate of Long Branch High School in Long
Branch, NJ, and Newark State Teachers College (now Keane University). She had
worked for Westmoreland Elementary School for more than 20 years, retiring in
1983. She had been a member and president of the Westmoreland Teachers
Association and a member of New York State United Teachers. Marian enjoyed
reading, crafts, gardening and family events. She married Kenneth G. Mott on
October 13, 1947, in Long Branch, NJ. Ken died in 1962. Marian was predeceased
by a daughter, Ann Anderson, who died on March 22, 1992; a brother, Edward
John Coughlan; and a sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Charles Maps.
Survivors: two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and David Scribner of Canastota
and Ellen and Walter Scott of Lyons; seven grandchildren: Stephen Scribner,
Carrie (Scott) Griffith, Melissa Anderson, Bethany Anderson, Scott Anderson,
Craig Scott and Owen Scott; sister-in-law, Claire Coughlan of Chittenango;
nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at St.
Mary's Church, Verona Beach, where a funeral Mass will be held. The Rev.
Robert Bogan will officiate. Burial: St. John's Cemetery, North Bay. Calling
Hours: Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James
Street, Canastota. Contributions: Marian C. Mott Scholarship Fund, c/o Mary
Scribner, 16 Elia Circle, Canastota, NY 13032. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME,
INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

O'Bryan, Clifford W.   
May 6, 2005 Clifford W. O'Bryan, 88, of Hannibal, died Saturday at Meadowbrook
Manor, Hannibal. Born in Fair Haven, he was a life resident of the
Hannibal-Fair Haven area. He retired from the town of Hannibal after more than
15 years. Mr. O'Bryan ownedand operated a homegrown fruit and vegetable stand
for many years. He was a member of Hannibal United Methodist Church, R.S.V.P.
and the Hannibal Senior Citizens. Mr. O'Bryan was predeceased by his wife,
Ruth F. O'Bryan, in 1993. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce O'Bryan of
Advance, NC; a son, David (Barbara) O'Bryan of Fulton; two stepdaughters,
Bette Green of Marietta, GA, and Sally Joslyn of Savannah, NY; three sisters:
Evelyn DiBello of Hannibal, Geraldine Ellis of Fair Haven and Phoebe Ellis of
Fulton; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster Funeral Home, Hannibal. Burial at
Fairdale Rural Cemetery, Hannibal. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, 837 Cayuga Street, Hannibal. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Oswego County Hospice, P.O.
Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Poole, Steven D.   
May 3, 2005 Steven D. Poole, 42, of Clay, passed away Tuesday with his family
by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted
husband, father, son and friend to all who knew him. Steve was always there
for anyone who needed hishelp. He had a passion for an active life style.
Friends and family benefited from his many talents in this regard. Steve will
be remembered with love and missed by all. He was born in Northfield, Vermont,
and spent most of his life in Liverpool. Steve was employed for the past 10
years with Installations Unlimited of C.N.Y. as General Manager. Prior to that
he was vice president and general manager of Americar Rental Systems. Survived
by his wife of seven years, Colleen Wall Poole; daughters, Jordyn and Meghan
Poole of Clay and Kristen Poole of Baldwinsville; son, Sean Poole of
Baldwinsville; father, Douglas Poole of Liverpool; mother, Frances Poole of
Florida; brother, Michael Poole of Las Vegas; grandmother, Eunice Beardsley of
Saranac Lake; grandfather, Homer Poole of Massachusetts. Calling Hours: 2 to 5
p.m. today at FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Monday at
the funeral home and 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church of Cicero. Burial in Our
Lady of Peace Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of C.N.Y, 990 7th
North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK
ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Rich, Clinton "Clint"   
May 6, 2005 Clinton "Clint" Rich, 84, of Syracuse, passed away Friday at
Francis House. A life resident of Syracuse, he was a Navy veteran of WWII.
Clint retired in 1976 as a senior investigator with the New York State Police
and also was a former Syracuse policeofficer. He was a member of the Royal
Arch Masons Center City Chapter #70, a past master of the Konosioni Masonic
Lodge #950 and a member of Rockefeller United Methodist Church. Surviving are
his wife, Josephine Kal Rich; one daughter, Patti (Mark) Mahshie of
Fayetteville; two sons, Ronald (Gerri) Rich of Camillus and William (Joan)
Rich of Vestal; one sister, Jane Abend of Syracuse; eight grandchildren:
Jennifer, Joseph, Kevin, Jill and Emily Rich, Amy Burgin, Mark and Mahshie;
and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Rich. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at
Butler-Badman Funeral Home Inc., 4504 West Seneca Trnpk. Interment: Onondaga
County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contributions: Francis House or Hospice of CNY.
Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc. Onondaga Hill
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Shelley, Nancy Lee   
May 4, 2005 Nancy Lee Shelley, 67, of 3816 Oak Hill Road, Marietta, died
unexpectedly Wednesday at Community General Hospital. A life resident of
Marietta, she was the town historian for the past 14 years and was a graduate
of Tully High School. Shewas a member of the Amber Congregational Church and a
member and president of the Otisco Senior Citizens. Surviving are her husband
of 39 years, Kenneth H. Shelley; two sons, Timothy J. and Tobias J. (Melanie)
Shelley, both of Marietta; a brother, Alan Patterson of N. Carolina; and five
grandchildren: Joel, Amber and Caleb Shelley, and Mason and Taber Sunderland.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc.,
Lafayette. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at
the funeral home, 2584 Field Lane. Contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association, 5575 Thompson Road, DeWitt, New York 13214. Please light a
candle in memory of Nancy at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford
Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices"
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Smith, Dwayne E.   
May 5, 2005 Dwayne E. Smith, 43, of Syracuse, and formerly of Mobile, AL, died
at his home following a short illness. Surviving are his wife, Lisa A. Smith,
and his son, Ernest Smith, both of Syracuse; father, George (Rosa) Smith Sr.
of Ohio; mother, Delores Smith of AL; grandmother, Cloteal Jackson of AL;
sister, Patricia Porsise of TX; brothers, George Smith Jr. and Kenneth Smith,
both of AL; niece, Devena Smith, and nephew, Gary Smith, both of AL; godson,
Nasjere Bowman of Syracuse. He was predeceased by his sister, Juanita Coleman.
Memorial services will held Tuesday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Holiness
Church, 310 Hatch St., Syracuse, NY 13205. Donations: Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Greenleaf Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Stanwyck, Susan A.
May 4, 2005 Susan A. Stanwyck, 68, of Groton, NY, passed away peacefully
Wednesday. She was formerly employed at WHEN-TV. Susan loved and cared for her
pets. She had a dog, "Dolly"; three horses: Thunder, Flame and Photo; and
three cats: Liz-zie, Maxine and Brutus. Susan was predeceased by her husband,
Francis Stanwyck, in 1993. Susan is survived by her son, Frank Stanwyck of
Syracuse; her mother, Alice Lawrence of W. Palm Beach, FL; and her
father-in-law, Julian F. Stanwyck Sr. of DeWitt. Memorial Gathering: Thursday,
4 to 6:30 p.m., at Hollis Funeral Home. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hollis
Funeral Home, 1105 West Genesee St., Syracuse. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME
1105 West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Storms, Ruth A.   
February 22, 2005 A memorial service for 73-year-old Ruth A. Storms will be
held May 14, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. at Countryside Church in Spring Lake.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Tarnow, Robert M. "Mike"   
May 5, 2005 Robert M. "Mike" Tarnow, 80, of Liverpool, died Thursday at
Syracuse Home Association. He was born in Solvay and lived in the
Baldwinsville and Liverpool areas most of his life. Mike retired from Allied
Chemical Company and was previously employed with General Electric. He was a
WW II Army veteran. Survivors: his wife of 22 years, Audrey J. Tarnow; four
sons: John R. (Janice) of Camillus; James R. of Southwest Harbor, ME; Robert
M. Jr. (Sandra) of Baldwinsville; and Michael S. (Francine) of Phoenix, AZ;
three stepchildren; a sister, Jeanne Huber of Cheektowaga; seven
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, with his nephew, The Rev. Dr. Russell
C. Hall, officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Calling
hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.
Contributions: Syracuse Home Foundation, 7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville, NY
13027 or Visiting Nurses of CNY, 1050 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Tinello, Nicholas   
May 7, 2005 Nicholas Tinello, 88, a former resident of Oneida, died Saturday,
May 7, 2005. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Army as a
paratrooper with the 2nd Airborne Division in 517 Parachute Regimenal Combat
Team. He participated inthe invasion of North Africa, Sicily, Italy and the
Battle of the Bulge. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Oak Leaf
Cluster. His hobby was golf, at which he turned out to be a professional.
Survivors are his brother, Paul N. Tinello of 428 W. Railroad St., Oneida, NY
13421; and sister, Mrs. Rose (John) Paraziale of Ocala, FL; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10, at 10 a.m.
in St. Joseph's Church, Oneida, with the Rev. Edmund A Castronovo, pastor,
officiating, followed by military rites performed by a detachment from Ft.
Drum, Watertown. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Oneida. Calling hours are
Monday, 5 to 7 p.m. Fiore Funeral Home Inc. 303 Main Street Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-6100
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Torak, William   
May 6, 2005 William Torak, 81, of Jamesville, died Friday, May 6, at Crouse
Hospital after a short illness. He retired in 1982 as a brakeman for Allied
Chemical Co., Jamesville Quarry. He served in the U.S. Army during World War
II. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sophia; two sons, Stanley of
Cicero and Bill of Rotterdam, NY; a daughter, Betty Torak of Mattydale; four
grandchildren; and a brother, Peter Torak of Jamesville. Services will be 10
a.m. Tuesday at Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel. Burial: St.Mary's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel, 3690 Erie
Blvd. East, DeWitt. Contributions may be made to Jamesville Fire Dept., East
Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

VanFleet, Edna Holsapple   
Saturday's obituary notice for Edna Holsapple VanFleet of Wolcott, who died
May 5, 2005, listed the incorrect time for calling hours. Calling hour is 1 to
2 p.m. TODAY at Becker Funeral Home, Church St., Red Creek. The service will
immediately follow at 2 p.m. Becker Funeral Home, Red Creek, has charge of
arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.

Vinch, Theresa "Tess"
(Legault) Vinch May 5, 2005 Theresa "Tess" Vinch passed away on May 5, 2005,
after a long illness. She was born in Buffalo, NY, in 1926. She was
predeceased by her husband Adrian, who passed away in May of 1998, and her
daughter Adrienne, who passed away July of1981. Theresa spent her early life
in Ogdensburg, NY, where she met and married her husband Adrian. She and
Adrian moved to Syracuse in the early '50s and moved to Holiday, FL, in 1989.
While in Florida, she was active in the American Legion Auxiliary. Theresa
leaves behind her daughter, Valerie Reynolds of DeWitt; son, Adrian Michael
(Shirley) Vinch of Fulton; daughter, Terry Polifroni of Camillus; five
granddaughters; and one grandson. Services: Monday, 6:30 p.m., at Hollis
Funeral Home. Calling Hours: Monday, 4 to 6:30 p.m., at Hollis Funeral Home,
1105 W. Genseee St., Syracuse. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105 West Genesee
Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/8/2005.