OBITS: The Post-Standard 11 May 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Alvaro, Helen Lopiccolo   
May 9, 2005 Helen Alvaro, 86, of Auburn, died Monday. Surviving are her
husband Anthony and a sister Angela Rotko. Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St.
Francis of Assisi Church. Calling hours are today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Baechle, Karen Lee   
April 15, 2005 Karen Lee Baechle, 39, of Richmond, VA (formerly of Syracuse)
went to be with our Lord on April 15, 2005. Survivors include her mother,
Jeanne (Stanley) Banazek; father, Robert (Nancy) Baechle; sister, Carla;
brother, Christopher; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Blass, Jane S.   
May 9, 2005 Jane Blass, 83, of Fayetteville, formerly of Nassau, NY (Columbia
county), died Monday. Surviving are her children, Randall (Nancy) Blass of
Bridgeport, Virginia Kerby, MI, and four grandchildren. Services and burial
private. Traub Funeral Home, Bridgeport, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Capozzi, Phillip
May 10, 2005 Phillip Capozzi, of Syracuse, who wintered in Melbourne, Fla.,
and most recently in The Villages, passed away Tuesday in the Crouse Memorial
Hospital. He was the son of Nicola and Crescenza Capozzi. He was a communicant
of St. Peter's Church and he served with the U.S. Army in Hawaii during World
War II. He was the owner and operator of the Winchester Hotel for 20 years,
and that building was part of the Urban Renewal Plan and later became the site
for the James Hanley Federal Building in downtown Syracuse. He then purchased
the Oneida Country Club and most recently owned Phil's Car Corner in
Melbourne, Fla. He was an avid golfer and was a former member of the Tuscarora
Country Club, and was also a member of the Harbor City Golf Course in Fla. His
wife of nearly 50 years, Rita Capozzi, died in 2003. He is survived by two
sons, Dr. Phillip Capozzi and Nicholas (Janice) Capozzi, both of Syracuse; two
grandchildren, Michelle and Nicholas Capozzi. Funeral services will be
conducted at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and at 10 a.m.
in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in the family mausoleum at Assumption
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Thursday from
4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Dignity PIRRO &
SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Conner, Leota Rowland   
May 1, 2005 Leota Rowland Conner, 95, of Genoa, NY, died May 1, 2005. A
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2005 at the United
Church of Genoa. Contributions: United Church of Genoa or to Genoa Fire
Department.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Douyon, Elinor B.   
May 9, 2005 Elinor B. Douyon, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Monday. Survivors:
her daughter, Stephanie (Carmen) Micale; sister, Jean Lynch of San Francisco;
brother, Harry Davis of Syracuse; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday 12:30 p.m. at FARONE
& SON. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK
ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Drozd, Maria   
May 10, 2005 Maria Drozd, 98, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday. Born in
Poland, she retired from the housekeeping department of Syracuse University.
She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart where she was a
member of the Rosary Society, Legion of Mary and the Orchard Lake Ladies
Auxiliary. Survivors: one sister and several nieces and nephews in Poland. Her
husband, Peter, passed away in 1970. Services: 9 a.m. Friday at the
GIMINSKI-WYSOCKI FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes. Friends may call at
the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St., from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Contributions: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse,
NY 13204.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Files, Jhonathan Edward   
May 7, 2005 Jhonathan Edward Files, 3, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at
home. He was born in Syracuse. Survived by his mother, Melissa Spagnualo;
father, Edward Files; twin, Madison Files; sister, Olivia Spagnualo; brothers,
Christopher Abrams and Joseph Abrams, all of Syracuse; maternal grandparents,
David and Laurie Spagnualo of Liverpool, NY. Calling hours Friday 10 a.m. to
noon at FARONE & SON. Services Friday 12:30 p.m. at Wesleyan Church, 511 S.
Midler Ave., Syracuse. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON
FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Hinchman, Patricia R.
May 9, 2005 Patricia R. Crean Hinchman, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away
Monday at Loretto. Born in Syracuse, she was a secretary at Syracuse
University for 25 years, retiring in 1993. Survivors: one daughter, Kathleen
Hinchman of Syracuse; one son, John of E. Syracuse; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren. Services: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12, at Forani & Cline
Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery,
DeWitt. Calling hours 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 206 Kinne
St., E. Syracuse. Contributions: Loretto Foundation, 1305 Nottingham Rd.,
Jamesville, NY 13078.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Jaquin, Frank A.   
December 20, 2004 Memorial service for Frank A. Jaquin, who died December 20,
2004, and his wife, Katherine Jaquin who died August 31, 1990, will be held
Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Dugway United Methodist Church. Burial:
Maple Lawn Ceme-tery, Route 104, Dugway, Rev. Leo Sidman officiating. Traub
Funeral Home, Inc. Central Square, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Jaquin, Katherine   
August 31, 1990 Memorial service for Katherine "Kate" Jaquin, who died August
31, 1990, and her husband, Frank Jaquin, who died December 20, 2004, will be
held Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Dugway United Methodist Church.
Burial: Maple Lawn Cemetery, Route 104, Dugway, Rev. Leo Sidman officiating.
Traub Funeral Home, Inc. Central Square, NY

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.
Johnson, Willie Mae   
May 8, 2005 Willie Mae Johnson, 74, of 223 Monticello Dr., Syracuse, passed
away on Sunday. She was a native of Tittisville, FL. She lived in Syracuse 48
years. She was formerly employed at General Electric Co. Survivors: two
daughters, Mandell Johnson, Loleta Allen; one son, Harold Johnson; two
brothers, Alphonso and Willie Davis; two sisters, Corrine Davis and Vivloria
Herring, all of Syracuse; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Services: Friday 1 p.m., Southern Missionary
Baptist Church. Calling hours Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Funeral
arrangements by Edwin L. Cole Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Molesky, Shirley   
February 5, 2005 Shirley Doehner Molesky, of Liverpool, New York, passed away
on Saturday, February 5, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a courageous
battle with diabetes and heart disease. She was predeceased by her parents;
brother, C. Wallace Doehner; and husband, Bob. She is survived by her
daughter, Lynnette Scofield of Ithaca; son, Bill of Liverpool; and her beloved
dog, Trouble. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Robert and
Shirley Molesky Building Fund, CNYSPCA, 5878 East Molloy Rd., Syracuse, NY
13211. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at noon.
Please contact her daughter (607-256-4553 or Lynnettescofield@aol.com) for
information and location of the memorial service by May 17, 2005.
Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Murphy, Ellen T.   
May 9, 2005 Ellen Tucker Murphy, 81, of Fayetteville, died at Crouse Hospital.
Born in Ashland, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William J.
and Edith Tucker. She graduated from Milwaukee Downer Seminary and Vassar
College. She resided in the Syracuse area over 55 years. She worked for Casual
Country Shop in Shoppingtown. She was a former member of Harmony Circle and
volunteered at Upstate University Hospital. She was a member of Vasser Club,
Syracuse, Town & Country Garden Club, Everson Museum, Onondaga Golf & Country
Club, Jupiter Hills Club, Tequesta, FL, City Club of Palm Beaches - reciprocal
member Century Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred T. Murphy, and
a brother, Peter Tucker. Survivors: three brothers, William J. Tucker, II of
St. Louis, Missouri, Edmund Tucker of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Thomas Tucker
of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; a sister, Catherine Tucker DuPuis of Canada; three
nieces, Mary Tucker, Sara Tucker, and Elizabeth Tucker; a nephew, John Tucker;
and numerous cousins. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Friday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be in the Murphy
Mausoleum in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
Contributions: Holy Cross Church Building Fund, 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt,
NY 13214, or the Children's Hospital, University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St.,
Syracuse, NY 13210. EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Phelps, Evelyn Beers   
May 9, 2005 Evelyn Beers Phelps, 87, of Liverpool, passed on May 9, 2005, at
the home of her granddaughter, Rebecca L. Dwyer. She was lovingly cared for by
Rebecca and Donald Dwyer for the past 2-1/2 years. Mrs. Phelps graduated with
a BA and MS in Li-brary Science from Syracuse University. She retired from the
Onondaga County Public Library as head of the Business Department. Mrs. Phelps
was a member of Beta Phi Mu Library Honorary, McHarrie's Legacy, Canton Woods,
Onondaga Historical Society, and Grace Episcopal Church. She was predeceased
by her husband, Charles J. Phelps, who died in 1975, and grandson, Robert D.
Brister, who died in 1989. She is survived by two daughters, Martha P. Scanlon
of Liverpool and Susan P. Menter of Virginia Beach, VA; son, Charles H. Phelps
of Delmar, NY; three sisters, Eleanor Van Deusen of MA, Doris Newell and Nancy
Wicander of CT; grandchildren, Stephanie, Stephen, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Kevin
and Caroline; five great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces. Services will
be private. Burial will be in the family plot at Martinsburg Cemetery in
Martinsburg, NY. Contributions may be made to the SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd.,
Mattydale, NY 13211. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Storing, Kathryn Rourke   
May 9, 2005 Kathryn Rourke Storing, 78, of Hamilton, NY, died Monday at home.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, in the Colgate University
Cemetery, Hamilton, NY. Contributions: Hospice and Palliative Care, 2477
Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413. Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home,
25 Broad St., Hamilton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Straub, Sharon R.
Tuesday's obituary notice for Sharon R. Straub, of Marietta, who died May 8,
2005, listed the wrong state of residence for her surviving daughter, Kimberly
Andrews, of Edgewood, MD. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Taylor, Edward L.   
May 9, 2005 Edward L. Taylor, 78, of DeWitt, died Monday at the V.A. Hospital.
He worked at Lamson Corp. for 39 years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Taylor served in
the U.S. Navy during WW II, and received the Purple Heart medal. He was a
member of the American Legion Post #359, the Disabled American Veterans and
Atonement Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife Jane; two sons, Charles D.
Taylor of DeWitt and Thomas E. (Nancy) Taylor of Syracuse; three
grandchildren, Angela Adams, Thomas E. Jr. and Justin Taylor; three sisters,
Margaret Powless of Camillus, Ida Mae Matthews of Syracuse and Jean Brigati of
Maryland; one brother, John W. Taylor of California; and several nieces and
nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Fairchild & Meech DeWitt
Chapel. Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call
5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., P.O.
Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Taylor, Jane Cutler
May 9, 2005 Jane Cutler Taylor, 81, of Seneca Tpk., Canastota, died Monday,
May 9, 2005, at the Stonehedge Nursing Home in Chittenango. She was born in
Utica on October 6, 1923, the daughter of Cyrus and Jennie Williams Cutler.
Jane was a graduate of Utica Free Academy and the Excelsior School of
Business. She was a past officer of Delta Gamma Delta Sorority. On January 8,
1944, she married 1st Lt. Stewart V. Taylor, a B-17 Bomber during WWII. Mr.
Taylor died in 1983. Jane retired from Herman Oil (Sunoco) in Oneida after
many years as an office manager. She is survived by her son, Craig S. Taylor
of Canastota; her daughter and son-in-law, Karin and Jeff Hadden of W.
Bloomfield, MI; and two grandsons, Eric and Scott Mandel. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005, at Owens-Pavlot Funeral Service,
Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. Friends are invited to call Friday from noon
until the time of the service. Burial will be held in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Todt, Katharine James
April 14, 2005 Katharine James Todt, 95, formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away
Thursday, April 14, 2005. She was born December 23, 1909, in Elizabeth, NJ,
attended Newark Normal School, and graduated from New York University. Mrs.
Todt was a junior high English and history teacher. She married Hans Todt on
July 18, 1936. She was a member of Park Central Presbyterian Church in
Syracuse and participated in Circle Q and recently a member of Peachtree
Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Mrs. Todt was very active in the Syracuse
community. She served as president of the Salvation Army Auxiliary, Syracuse
Girls Club, The Portfolio Club, Auxiliary to the Good Shepherd Hospital, the
DAR and Community General Hospital, and was a member of Women of Rotary and
Upstate Medical Center Auxiliary. She and her husband jointly received the
Tambourine Award for their hours of work for the Syracuse Salvation Army. She
was preceded in death by her husband Hans and her daughter Katharine Todt
White. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Todt Michaels; grandchildren,
Louise White Carter, Katharine Michaels McDowell, Edward Griffin Michaels IV,
Charlotte Todt Schaffer, Alexander Clark White; and great-grandchildren,
Katharine Grace Carter and Anne Lane McDowell. She was buried at Evergreen
Cemetery in Hillside, NJ. A memorial service will be held at Peachtree
Presbyterian Church in the Wilson Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005. In
lieu of flowers, please send donations to Salvation Army, 1000 Center Place,
Norcross, GA, "in memory of Katharine J. Todt." Arrangements by H.M. Patterson
& Son, Spring Hill Chapel, 1020 Spring St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. (404)
876-1022.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Towne, Paul E.   
February 15, 2005 Graveside services for Paul E. Towne, 70, of Mallory, who
died February 15, 2005, will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005, in Pine Grove
Cemetery, Mallory. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Inc., Central Square.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Veley, Grace H.   
January 25, 2005 Grace H. Veley, 97, of Stephenville, Texas, formerly of
Mannsville, NY, died January 25, 2005. Graveside services will be held
Saturday, May 14, Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville, NY, at 1 p.m. Arrangements
by Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Wadsworth Sr., William R.   
December 12, 2004 William R. Wadsworth Sr., 82, of Springbrook Apts., Pulaski,
died December 12, 2004. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, with
military honors, at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish, NY. Arrangements by
Summerville Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Watson, Janice G.   
February 28, 2005 Spring burial for Janice G. Watson, who died February 28,
2005, will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 13, in Phoenix Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements by Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.

Weeks, Beatrice M.   
May 3, 2005 Beatrice M. Weeks, 93, formerly of Cardiff, passed away at Van
Duyn Home on May 3, 2005. The daughter of Edward and Edith LaFlam, graduated
Tully High School, retired as a secretary at Allied Chemical, her husband
Kenneth Weeks died in 1978, was a lifelong resident of Cardiff, a past member
of Apple Valley United Church in Cardiff. Survived by a brother, Henry LaFlam,
a niece and a nephew. Funeral services Thursday, May 12, 2005, at the Hall
Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd., LaFayette, at 11 a.m., Rev. Janet
Gleason officiating. Private burial at Cardiff Cemetery. HALL FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/11/2005.