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Arnold, Mildred Andrews   
Saturday's obituary notice for Mildred Andrews Arnold, of Skaneateles, who
died May 13, 2005, left off the service time. Robert D. Gray Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. The corrected obituary notice appears in full in
today's paper.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.Arnold, Mildred Andrews   
May 13, 2005 Mildred Andrews Arnold, of Hannum St., Skaneateles, died Friday.
Born in the town of Owasco, she had been employed by the former Waterbury Felt
Co. and P&S Textile in Skaneateles Falls for 57 years, retiring in 1990. She
was a formermember of the OES. Her husband Harry died in 1976. Surviving are
several friends. A calling hour will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m., with
services immediately following at 1 p.m. at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49
Jordan Street, Skaneateles. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles.
Contributions may be made to SAVES.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.

Bazluki, Gregory
May 3, 2005 Gregory Bazluki, 65, of York, SC, died unexpectedly May 3, 2005.
Services were Saturday, May 7, at All Saints Catholic Mission, York, SC. Mr.
Bazluki was a native of Syracuse and the son of the late Parfen and Anna
(Skarupa) Bazluki. He was a U.S. Armyveteran and retiree of Eastern Airlines
and Catholic Social Services. He was a member of St. Patrick's Cathedral and
All Saints Catholic Mission. He was a Eucharistic minister, a member of
Cursillo, the Men's Club, the Building Committee and coached football at
Charlotte Catholic High School for 17 years. Surviving are his wife, Barbara
Pohmer Bazluki; three sons: Gregory Jr. of York; James of Cary, NC; and
Matthew (Chauna) of Charlotte, NC; a daughter, Marjorie of Monroe, NC; three
sisters: Ann Makarwicz and Olga Stroud of Solvay and Marion Kadel of FL;
several nieces and nephews. Contributions can be made to the Gregory Bazluki
Sr. Memorial Scholarship, c/o Charlotte Catholic HS Alumni Assoc., 7702
Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28266 or The Building Fund, All Saints
Catholic Mission, c/o Divine Savior Church, PO Box 341, York, SC 29745.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.

Belcher, John C.   
May 12, 2005 John C. Belcher, 30, of Warners, died Thursday. A lifetime
resident of Warners, he was a 1993 graduate of West Genesee High School and a
member of the marching band. John was employed by Poupore Drywall in Warners.
He was also em-ployed 13 years for P&C, having managed the Valley store for
two years. A former member of Boy Scout Troop 60, John played baseball for the
West Genesee Athletic Club and was a member of Ironwood Men's Club. He was
also a member of Warners United Methodist Church. His mother, Mary Beth
Belcher, died May 21, 2001. Surviving are his father, Bruce Belcher of
Warners; brother, Jason Belcher of Raleigh, NC; and several aunts, uncles and
cousins. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Warners United Methodist
Church. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home,
5431 West Genesee St., Camillus. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Warners. Contributions may be made to Warners United Methodist Church Memorial
Window Fund, P.O. Box 127, Warners, NY 13164. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT
BuranichFuneralHome.com "Weigh the Service"TM
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Bentinck-Smith, John   
May 12, 2005 Dr. John Bentinck-Smith, DVM, Professor Emeritus of Cornell
University, age 86, of 5 Horizon Dr., Ithaca, NY, died Thursday, May 12, 2005,
at home. Born January 24, 1919, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late
William Frederick and Marion Jordan Bentinck-Smith. He was predecesed by
brothers William and his wife, Phebe Bentinck-Smith, and Peter Bentinck-Smith.
Dr. Bentinck-Smith was a graduate of Harvard University and received his DVM
from Cornell University. After graduation he went in the U.S. Army to serve
during WWII. Upon his return, he was employed at the Bronx Zoo, Angel Memorial
Animal Hospital in Boston, MA, and then became a professor of veterinary
medicine at Cornell, retiring in 1981. During his time at Cornell, he also
spent time working for the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center. Following retirement, he took a position as professor at
Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, retiring in
1990. He loved to teach, and his students were his priority. He also loved
sailing and woodworking. Passionate about his family and friends, Dr.
Bentinck-Smith is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marjory Ruth Ellis
Bentinck-Smith of Ithaca; daughter, Laura Bentinck-Smith of St. Petersburg,
FL; sons: Alan Bentinck-Smith of Syracuse, Roger Bentinck-Smith of Starkville,
MS, and James (Suzi Jackson) Bentinck-Smith of Valparaiso, IN; grandchildren,
Tyler Jackson Bentinck-Smith and Davis Jackson Bentinck-Smith of Valparaiso,
IN; sister, Joan Bentinck-Smith of Cotuit, MA. Private graveside services for
the immediate family will be held in East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca, NY, with Rev.
Dr. James R. Henery officiating. There are no calling hours. Perkins Funeral
Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be directed to John Bentinck-Smith Memorial Scholarship, c/o Mr.
Don Stewart, Tompkins Trust Co., P.O. Box 6437, Ithaca, NY 14851 to be used
for scholarships at Mississippi State University and Cornell University for
clinical pathology in veterinary medicine. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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Burkey, Victoria A. (Melfi)
May 12, 2005 Victoria A. (Melfi) Burkey, 84, formerly of Cicero, died Thursday
at Loretto. A native of Syracuse, Mrs. Burkey resided in Cicero for 34 years
and at Parkway Drive in North Syracuse for four years before moving to Loretto
in 2001. Victoria was acommunicant of Sacred Heart Church in Cicero and was
predeceased by her husband Frederick H. in 1977. Surviving: son and
daughter-in-law, Fred J. and Lori Burkey of Liverpool; two sisters, Lucy Cerio
of Sherrill and Jen Ritter of Syracuse; brother, Michael Melfi; two
grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah. Funeral services will be 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at
Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale, and 9:30 a.m. at Sacred
Heart church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 7
p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Main Street
School Early Education Program, S. Main St., North Syracuse, NY 13212. Krueger
Funeral Home, Inc.
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Butman, Barbara Jean   
May 12, 2005 Barbara Jean Butman, 63, of Turk Road, Williamstown, passed away
Thursday, May 12, 2005, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica, NY. She was born
September 22, 1941, in Camden, NY, a daughter of Albert and Louise Avery Engle
and had lived in the Augusta area as a child. She graduated from Madison High
School. On September 22, 1962, she married Gary D. Butman in Madison. They
moved to Amboy Center in 1971, after living in West Monroe for several years.
Mr. Butman passed away June 26, 2003. Barb had worked for nearly 10 years with
A.P.W. Central Schools and later retired from Colonie Liquors as a sales
agent. She enjoyed family gatherings; her home in Port Orange, FL; SU sports;
traveling; and camping. She was predeceased by a sister, Beverly Biedermann.
Surviving are two daughters, Julie Butman Warren, Williamstown, and Beth and
David Petrie, Westdale; a special son, Kenneth Zahn, Altmar; two
stepgrandchildren, Brianne Petrie, Potsdam, and Logan Petrie, Westdale; three
brothers: John David Jones, West Monroe; Robert Engle, Augusta; and Richard
and Marilyn Engle, Oriskany Falls; a sister-in-law, Lynn (Wayne) Goppelt,
Central Square; best friends, Joyce Comstock, Parish, and Connie Main, Mexico;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday from
LaRobarbiere Funeral Home, Inc., Camden. Interment: Fairview Cemetery,
Williamstown. Calling Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 109 Main
Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association.
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Chere, Albert   
May 13, 2005 Albert Chere, 82, of Locke, NY, was a former employee of Smith
Corona Typewriter Mfg. in Groton and a member of the Locke Fire Dept. and
Methodist Church of Locke and Moravia. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty
Askew Chere, in 2000. Survivors: two daughters, Carole Heim of Moravia and
Marie Berish of Elbridge; several grand- and great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews; and two sisters, Mary Armitage and Clara Huntz, both of West Wyoming,
Pennsylvania. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, in Christ United Methodist
Church, Moravia. Calling Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wade Funeral Home, 22
Church St., Moravia.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.

DeFuria, Paulette C. (Kite)
(Kite) DeFuria May 12, 2005 Paulette C. (Kite) DeFuria, 59, of Liverpool, died
Thursday in Upstate Medical Center. She was a life resident of the Syracuse
area. Her daughter Michele Hirsch died in 1988. Surviving are her daughter,
Denise (Craig) Hoffman of Cicero; her son, Wayne M. Hirsch of Cicero; her
grandchildren: Joseph and Mariah Hoffman and Michael, Michele and Alex Hirsch;
her mother, Norma Homer of Liverpool; two sisters, Mary Anne Finn of Manlius
and Shirley Palmer of Camillus; a brother, Peter Kite of Cicero; several
nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday in Dewitt
Community Church. Burial will be in Resurrection Mausoleum at St. Mary's
Cemetery, Dewitt. Friends may call at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle
St., Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to American Cancer
Society. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4
Generations of Family Service
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Domanick, Ruth Elizabeth   
May 13, 2005 Ruth Domanick 75, of Lady Lake, FL. She is survived by her
husband Frank; two sons, Robert S. and Dr. Thomas M.; daughter, Suzanne E.
Vitkus of Skaneateles; 10 grandchildren. Services were held in Florida.
Contributions to Villages of Hospice, PO Box 280, Lady Lake, FL 32158. B.L.
BUSH & SONS, INC.
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Eaton, Arvilla R.   
May 14, 2005 Arvilla R. Eaton, 90, of Lake Como Road, Summerhill, NY.
Survivors: her husband, Stephen Eaton; five children. Services: Noon Tuesday,
May 17, 2005, in Wade Funeral Home, Moravia, NY. Calling Hours: 10 a.m. to
noon Tuesday, before the funeral service.
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Eyer, Lulu E. Oyer   
May 12, 2005 Lulu E. Oyer Eyer died Thursday, May 12, at Birchwood Healthcare
in Liverpool, NY. Born April 6, 1912, in East Bangor, PA, she was the daughter
of the late Elmer and Lillie Gruver Oyer. She had lived in Bloomsbury, NJ, for
59 years before moving to Liverpool in 2000. She was predeceased by her
husband George Eyer in 2000 and her son Frederick Eyer in 1978. She is
survived by her son Gordon Eyer of North Syracuse, NY; daughter-in-law Roberta
Eyer of Stroudsburg, PA; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Monday in New Jersey. Contributions may be made in lieu
of flowers to ARC of Onondaga Foundation, 600 South Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, NY
13204. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer Survey Rating of Overall
Excellence in 2003
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Fuller, Robert Laverne   
May 12, 2005 Robert Laverne Fuller, 65, of Carolina Beach, NC, died Thursday.
Bob was originally from Fulton, NY, and lived for many years in Las Vegas,
where he worked for several casinos and in surveillance, most recently at the
Horsehoe. He was predeceased by his mother, Louise O'Brien Fuller. He is
survived by his father, Howard L. Fuller; his sister, Sondra L. Lambert; his
brother-in-law, Carl L. Lambert; and his former wife, Marlene Fuller. Coble
Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC
28403 has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.

Gard, William G.   
May 13, 2005 William G. Gard, 83, of Auburn, died Friday, May 13, 2005, at
Auburn Memorial Hospital. He was employed with the NYS Department of
Corrections. Survived by his wife, Pauline Baran Gard; daughters, Katherine
"Kitty" Parisi and Paula Petrosino, both of Auburn; sons, William M. of
Colonie and Thomas Gard of Whitehall. Services: 9 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Family
Church. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197
South St., Auburn.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.

Gleeson, Helen (Prosonic)   
May 12, 2005 Helen Gleeson 86, of Camillus, was born in Marcellus Falls and
graduated from Canton A. & T. and Syracuse University. She was employed by
Liverpool Elementary School for 16 years, retiring in 1985. She was a
W.A.V.E.S. veteran, serving inWWII. Helen was a member of the Camillus V.F.W.
Post, Salt City Blue Unit #80; town of Onondaga Senior Citizens' Club; and St.
Joseph's Church and its Altar Rosary Society and Funeral Guild. She was
predeceased by her husband John J. in 1965, her sons Michael P. in 2000 and
Daniel J. in 2004. Survived by two sons, James P. and John Jr.; sisters: Julie
Jones, Alice Keeler, Virginia Schultz and Anne Loughran; and three
grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee
St., Camillus, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Calling hours are 4 to 7
p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY
13204. B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
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Hlywa, Andrew   
May 12, 2005 Andrew Hlywa, 71, of Peterman Rd., Seneca Falls, died May 12,
2005. Calling Hours: Today, May 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Doran Funeral Home
Inc., Seneca Falls. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's
Church, Seneca Falls. Burial in St. Columbkille Cemetery, Seneca Falls.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.

Jeffers, Lucian T.
April 20, 2005 Lucian entered eternal rest with his heavenly father on April
20, 2005. He was born the fourth of six children to Lynn and Hattie Tilton
Jeffers, on the homestead in Mexico, New York. He enlisted in the U.S. Army
earning the rank of corporal in 1943. Upon completion of duty, he married
Doris Irene Sanderson in 1946, in Fulton, New York. They raised two children,
Diane, born 1949, and David, born 1950. Lucian completed his training in air
conditioning and refrigeration in Chicago, Illinois. He was also a certified
welder as a lifelong profession, employed with Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, New
York, and Conax Corporation before retiring to Ft. Myers, Florida, in 1981.
Lucian was a deeply religious man and committed his life to love of the Lord,
which continued until his death at the age of 86.
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Kappesser, Edward A.   
May 14, 2005 Edward A. Kappesser, 90, of Sandy Pond, died Saturday, May 14, at
his home. Born on the north side of Syracuse, he graduated from Vocational
Tech in 1933. After serving in the CCC in Pennsylvania, Mr. Kappesser joined
the NYS Troopers in1936 and served in Troop D until 1961, when he retired as
1st Sergeant in Oneida. During WWII he served with the Marines on the light
cruiser Vicksburg in the Pacific, participating in the battles of Iwo Jima and
Okinawa. He first came to Sandy Pond in 1932 and has lived there with his
family since 1952. He was employed by Flickinger's and Lee Schoeller Paper
before joining Blount Lumber Company in Lacona as a salesman in the north
country. He served as Town Justice in Sandy Creek for 25 years, from
1967-1992. He was a member of the Police Benevolent Association and the
Association of Former NYS Troopers. He married Ruth Ashby Kappesser of
Syracuse in 1948; she passed away on March 12, 2000. Surviving are three sons:
Edward of Sandy Pond; Stephen of Joppa, MO; Peter of Syracuse; one daughter,
Amy of Sandy Pond; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at
Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski, with Pastor Tom Williamson officiating.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sandy Creek. Calling hours will be held
Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be
made to Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/15/2005.

Kelley, Marion   
May 10, 2005 Marion Kelley, 70, of Syracuse, died Tuesday, May 10. Survivors:
two sisters, Carol (Ron) Foeder and Joan McLaren; a brother, Jerry Allen; an
aunt, Vivian Cate; nieces and nephews. Services will be private.
Macko-Vassallo Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Paladino, Antoinetta Suriani   
Paladino May 5, 2005 Antoinetta Suriani Paladino, 92, died May 5, 2005, in
Italy, where she was born and lived her life. Her husband, Vincenzo, died in
1987; and her son, Giuseppe Paladino of Syracuse, died in 1991. Surviving are
three daughters, Franca Pettinari, Elisa D'Umbrano and Maria Del Bianco, all
of Italy; two sons, Nicola and Luigi, of Italy; a daughter-in-law, Enrica
Paladino, of Syracuse; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. A
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Monday, May 16, in Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church, Liverpool. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St.
422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
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Paulder, M. Nancy Holmes
May 12, 2005 M. Nancy Holmes Paulder, 86, died Thursday, May 12, 2005. A life
resident of the Syracuse area, she was a world traveler, visiting many
destinations including Jerusalem, Europe and Mexico. A graduate of Syracuse
University, she wasan elementary school teacher and retired in 1983 as an
accountant for the Syracuse Housing Authority. She was a member of the
Lafayette Senior Citizens Group and the Retired Teachers' Association. She was
predeceased by her husband, Raymond H. Paulder, in 1978; they had been married
since January 1939. She was also predeceased by her parents, Willard and
Margaret (Segovis) Holmes, and twin baby girls, Judith Ann and June Ellen in
1942. Surviving are two daughters, Jo-Anne Scammell of E. Syracuse and Patti
Rae of Mountainview, CA; two sons, Richard of Jonesboro, GA, and Raymond H.
Paulder Jr. of Friendswood, TX; three sisters: Lillian Sauer of Washington
state, Betty Lou Roderick of Virginia Beach and Roberta Farrington of Sandy
Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11
a.m. Thursday in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Warners, NY. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle
Street, Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to the American Diabetes Association, 356 North Midler Avenue, Syracuse,
NY 13206. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4
Generations of Family Service
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Pennisi, Mary Farchette   
May 12, 2005 Mary Farchette Pennisi, 85, loving wife, mother and grandmother,
died Thursday at her home. She was predeceased by her husband Carmen A.
Pennisi who died in 1995. She was a member of the Golden Agers and Lake Shore
Yacht and Country Club. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara R. (Albert) Hanzalik
of Manlius; a son, John A. (Linda) of Syracuse; grandchildren, John, Scott,
Katie and Annie; a brother, Humbert (Ann) Farchette of Liverpool; two sisters,
Cora Siriano of Syracuse and Kay (Rosie) Noboa of Camillus. Services will be
conducted 9:15 a.m. Monday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in
Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial will be in the Resurrection Mausoleum at St.
Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call at the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home,
514 Turtle St., Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to ENABLE or Crouse Hospital Foundation. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL
HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
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Phillips, Harold A. "Hal"
May 13, 2005 Harold A. "Hal" Phillips, 71, of Baldwinsville, formerly of
Liverpool, passed away Friday at home after a brief illness. Hal was a career
banker of 41 years. He worked 37 years for Merchants National Bank and another
four years for On-Bank, retiring in 1997. He was a graduate of the Stonier
School of Banking at Rutgers University and a graduate of the American
Institute of Banking, as well as an instructor of the A.I.B. Program at
Onondaga Community College for over 30 years. Hal was a veteran of the Korean
War, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the hospital ship U.S.S. Haven. He served
the village of Liverpool as president of the Chamber of Commerce, village
trustee, deputy mayor and was also a member of the Liverpool American Legion.
Hal is survived by his wife of 51 years, June Billy Phillips; his sons, John
Phillips of Baldwinsville and Chris (Kim) Phillips of North Syracuse;
daughters, Cindi (Bill) MacKenzie of North Syracuse and Sheri (Amar) Majmundar
of North Carolina; mother-in-law, Julia Billy of Syracuse; and
daughter-in-law, Tracy Phillips of North Syracuse. He is also survived by his
sister, Joan (Jim) Haydon of Albany, and his brother, Howard Phillips of
Florida; grandchildren: Erica and Kelly Phillips, Jason and Brian MacKenzie,
and Lindsay Phillips; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10 a.m, Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in St. Joseph the
Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool. Burial will be in Liverpool
Cemetery. Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at
Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, please
consider memorial donations in Hal's name to The Harold A. Phillips
Scholarship Fund at Onondaga Community College, 4941 Onondaga Road, Syracuse,
NY 13215-2099; Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088-6148;
or St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001 Tulip Street, Liverpool, NY 13088.
Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
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Purcell, Josephine Tomczak   
May 13, 2005 Josephine Tomczak Purcell, 88, of Syracuse, died Friday, May 13,
2005, at Loretto Geriatric Center. A native and life resident of Syracuse, she
was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church and was an avid bowler. She
was predeceased by her husband, John "Jake" Purcell, on January 24, 2004, and
her son, John E. Purcell Jr., in 1989. Survived by one daughter, Janet Oertel
of Bangor, ME; one brother, Thomas J. Tomczak of Syracuse; two grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist
Church. Calling Hours: Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial:
St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt. Contributions: St. John the Baptist Church
Renovation Fund, 406 Court St., Syracuse, NY 13208. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight, Inc.
900 N. Salina Street
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Shepard, John C.   
May 13, 2005 John C. Shepard, 77, of 320 N. Main Street, Canastota, died
Friday at University Hospital, Syracuse. He worked at Carrier Corporation in
Syracuse for 30 years, retiring in 1983. Survivors: his wife, the former
Joanna M. DeWallace; three sons: John Scott Shepard and his wife Sandy Shepard
of Suffolk, VA; Michael Shepard and his companion Ethel Ravenscroft of
Cedarville, NJ; and Stephen Shepard and his companion Star Boylan of
Canastota; two daughters, Michele Shepard of Canastota and Mary Jo Williams
and her companion Dan DePugh of Oneida; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles
and Pat Shepard of Margate, FL; seven sisters and two brothers-in-law: Betty
J. Farrell of Syracuse, Emma McClellan, Marie Young and Dorothy Miller, all of
Kirkville, Alice Fellows of Canastota, Shirley and Jim Cook, and Linda and Joe
Cook, all of Bernhards Bay; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at St. Agatha's
Church, Canastota, where a funeral Mass will be held. Burial: St. Agatha's
Cemetery, Canastota. Calling Hours: Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at J. Homer Ball
Funeral Home Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: Wanderers' Rest
Humane Association, Inc., P.O. Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032. J. HOMER BALL
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
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Smith, Henry J.
May 13, 2005 Henry J. Smith, 56, of Baldwinsville, died Friday, May 13, 2005,
at University Hospital. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he worked for Crouse Hinds
for over 20 years, retiring in 1990. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace
Catholic Church inLakeland. He was an Army veteran, serving during Vietnam.
Surviving: his wife, Anne M. (Moriarity) of Baldwinsville; two stepsons,
Douglas A. (Jillian) Kellar of Solvay and Brett M. (Christina) Kellar of
Florida; his mother, Eileen Smith of Camillus; four sisters: Claudia Smith and
Jane Stinson, both of Marcellus, Eileen Gigante of Florida and Mary Paino of
Vermont; two granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Services: A Mass of
Christian burial will be held Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace
Catholic Church, Lakeland. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery,
Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gates
Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville. Gates Funeral Home,
Inc. Compassionate Care
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Snyder, Mary S.   
May 11, 2005 Mary S. Snyder, 85, formerly of Oxbow Road, Canastota, died
Wednesday at Iroquois Nursing Home, Jamesville, following a lengthy illness.
Mary lived in Canastota most of her life, graduating from Canastota High
School in 1938. She hadalso lived in Manlius, Jamesville and Fayetteville.
Mary worked as a secretary for the Tigris Shrine in Syracuse for 35 years,
retiring in 1984. She had been a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Ilderim
Temple #15. Mary married Harry J. "Joe" Snyder on July 3, 1965, in Boonville,
NY. Joe died on October 30, 1984. She was predeceased by her brother Norman G.
Stafford in 1962. Survivors: two cousins, Dorothy P. Ball of Canastota and
Janet Mulvihill-Ryan of Skaneateles; as well as close friends, Helen and Duff
Gerhardt and family of Manlius, and Judy and Schuyler Smith of Westvale.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, at J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc.,
Canastota. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling Hours: Thursday from 5
to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 201 James St., Canastota. Contributions:
Springfield Unit of Shrine Hospitals, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or
Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. J. HOMER BALL
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
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Spinella, Anthony J.   
May 12, 2005 Anthony J. Spinella, 74, of Caughdenoy Rd., Clay, passed away
peacefully on Thursday at home with his family at his side. He was the son of
the late Salvatore and Mary Spinella. His only brother, Phillip Spinella,
passed away April 25, 2005. Anthonywas a United States Army veteran, Special
Troops #7888, stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, during the Korean War. A 1957
graduate of Lemoyne College, he started teaching English at Fulton High School
that same year. He traveled to Yap Micronesea, where he continued his teaching
for three years in the mission schools. He also taught at Henninger High and
North High schools. He retired in 1992 from the Onondaga County Board of
Elections after 20 years of service. Anthony was a communicant of Beacon
Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and often traveled to the Adirondacks.
Gardening, photography and swimming were dear to him. He is survived by his
wife of 46 years, the former Celestina Ianno; three daughters: Nancy Spinella
of Cicero, Kateri Phillips of Baldwinsville and Christina (Joseph) Santimaw of
Brewerton; five sons: Salvatore (Terri) Spinella of Cicero, Dominic Spinella
of Clay, Anthony (fiancee Roxanne) Spinella Jr. of Central Square, Vincent
(Julie) Spinella of W. Monroe and Philip Spinella of Clay; his sister-in-law,
Dorothy Spinella. He was the proudest "Grampi" to Brianna, Kyra, Anthony "AJ,"
Nicolas, Joey, Gianni, Anthony, Carolyn, Christopher, Sara, Jennifer, Jessica,
Paul and Matthew. Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Beacon
Baptist Church, Route 31, Clay. Burial will follow in North Syracuse Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at New Comer
Family Funeral Home, 705 North Main Street, North Syracuse. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in Anthony's name may be made to Beacon Baptist Church,
Mission Fund, PO Box 157, Clay, NY 13041 and/or American Diabetes Association,
256 N. Midler Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206. Please visit newcomerfamily.com to
leave a message of sympathy. New Comer Family Funeral Home
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Torrance, Betty (Lenway)   
May 11, 2005 Betty June (Lenway) Torrance, 79, of Cato, NY, passed away
Wednesday in Crouse Hospital. She was a native of Syracuse and the widow of
George Torrance, who died in 1956. She is survived by her six children: Susan
E. Brown ofBaldwinsville, David G. Torrance of Cato, Michael J. Torrance of
Cato, Laurie E. Kurhela of FL, Mary B. (Jamie) Moyer of Dewitt, and Rick J.
(Julie) Torrance of Warners; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Stephen David (Rose) Phillips of Syracuse and Fred Lenway of CA;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother Claude Lenway in
1982. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Pirro & Sons
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bridgeport Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Contributions may be
made to American Cancer Society. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle
St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
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Tyler, Althea Bold   
May 12, 2005 Althea Bold Tyler, 81, of 174 Genesee St., Auburn, died Thursday
in Auburn. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Langham Funeral Home,
Auburn. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial in Newark, NY.
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Wadsworth, Marjorie   
March 21, 2005 Graveside services for Marjorie Wadsworth, 82, of Pulaski, who
died March 21, 2005, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Pleasant
Lawn Cemetery in Parish.
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