OBITS: The Post-Standard 23 May 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Casey, Ruby C.   
May 22, 2005 Mrs. Ruby C. Casey, 88, of Loretto, died Sunday after a long
illness. Born in Orwell, she worked as a nurse and was a member of the Women
of the Moose. Ruby was a strong willed and loving mother and grandmother.
Surviving are her daugh-ter, Gail Clements of Baldwinsville; three sons:
Martin A. Casey of Chittenango, Glenn M. Casey of North Syracuse and Robert A.
Casey of Jordan; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday from Maurer Funeral Home
Moyers Corners and 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 7333 O'Brien Rd.,
Baldwinsville. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions may
be made to the Arthritis Foundation or to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Maurer
Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Corbishley, Kathleen   
Corbishley May 21, 2005 Kathleen Corbishley (nee Nalley), 85, died on Saturday
morning at her home in East- wood. She was born in Chicago, Kentucky (now St.
Francis, KY), and was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Junior College in
Owensboro, KY. She formerlywas a school teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in
Raywich, KY, before working for the U.S. Naval Dept. in Washington, DC. She
was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, a member of the Altar and
Rosary Society and the Legion of Mary, taught released time 5th-grade religion
classes for 20 years at Blessed Sacrament School, and was a member of the CBA
Mothers' Club. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bernard J.
Corbishley Sr.; daughters: Cecelia R. (Marvin) Morey of Jamesville; Kathleen
Corbishley-Ried (Bill) of Orchard Park, NY; Martha (John) Tooley of Syracuse;
sons, Bernard J. (Sheila) of Syracuse and Rev. Frank (Debbie) of Coral Gables,
FL; sisters, Lucille Young and Ruth Mattingly of Kentucky; grandchildren:
Kristen and Matthew Morey; John (Christine), Michael, Elizabeth Ann,
Christopher Tooley; Marianne, Jeffrey, Kathryn Corbishley; Rebecca, Sarah,
Caleb Corbishley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are
Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial is in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James St. Contributions may be
made to Hospice of CNY or Blessed Sacrament School.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

D'Angelo, Antonio "Tony"
May 19, 2005 Antonio "Tony" D'Angelo, 67, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, died
May 19, 2005, at Kindred Hospital, Fort Lauderdale. Born in Calsalbordino,
Italy, he had been a resident of Port Saint Lucie for 11 years from Mattydale,
New York. He served in theArmy National Guard. Before retiring he was a sheet
metal fabricator for C.F.I Fabricating in Syracuse, NY, for 24 years. He was a
member of Local 58 Sheet Metal Workers' International Association and the
Order of the Sons of Italy, both in Syracuse. He was a member of Saint Lucie
Catholic Church, Port Saint Lucie. He was predeceased by his parents, Querino
and Giovinna D'Angelo; sisters, Rosa De Filippis, Mary Salvatore and Innocenza
Zimarino; and brother, Pasquale D'Angelo. Survivors include his wife of 37
years, Theresa D'Angelo; sons, Specialist Christopher A. D'Angelo, U.S. Army,
Bamberg, Germany, and Michael P. D'Angelo of Port Saint Lucie; sister, Giulia
Palucci of Syracuse, NY; and one grandchild. Services: Visitation will be
Tuesday, May 24, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byrd, Young & Prill,
Port Saint Lucie Funeral Home. There will be a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:15
p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., May 25, 2005, at
Saint Lucie Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial
Park Mausoleum, Palm City, Florida, with military honors provided by the U.S.
Army. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box
2680, North Canton, OH 44720 or at askada@diabetes.org in Mr. D'Angelo's
memory.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Groginski, Frances Urciuoli
May 20, 2005 Frances Urciuoli Groginski, 95, of Syracuse, passed away Friday
at Crouse Hospital. Frances worked for 15 years at Prestolite Corp. before
retiring in 1962. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Groginski in
1982. Survivors: a daughter, Rosemarie DeSocio Ryther of Syracuse; two
granddaughters, Francine Graham of Casterland, NY, and Lisa DeSocio of
Liverpool; seven great-grandchildren; and two nephews. Funeral services will
be private; burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be no calling
hours. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations
of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Gurzny, James B.   
May 22, 2005 James B. Gurzny, 72, of Syracuse, died at Crouse Hospital. A
native of Syracuse, he graduated from North High School. He retired from
General Electric and was a member of the American Legion. He served in the
Marine Corps during the Korean War. Survivors: two sisters, Denise Gurzny of
Syracuse and Maureen (Robert) Minich of Manlius; a nephew, Scott (Mary) Minich
of Albany; and five nieces: Lynn Minich of Chicago; Lesley (John) Butler of
Dallas, TX; Debbie (Neal) McLoughlin of Buffalo; Karen Minich of Boston; and
Jill Minich of San Francisco. Funeral services will be private. Burial,
Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse. There will be no calling hours. NEWELL-FAY
Manlius 682-5300
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Hayes, Sharon L.   
May 19, 2005 Sharon L. Hayes, formerly of Cortland. Survivors: sisters,
Priscilla DeMane of Florida, Jacquelyn Gailor of Cortland and Carole Collier
of Syracuse; a brother, Robert Hayes of Atlanta. Funeral Mass: Wednesday 9:30
a.m., St. Mary's Church, Cortland. Visitation: Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Riccardi
F.H., 69 N. Main St., Cortland.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Jones, Ruth T.   
May 21, 2005 Ruth T. Jones, 91, formerly of Syracuse, died May 21 at Loretto
Heights Nursing Home in Oswego, NY. Mrs. Jones worked as a naturalization
clerk for the Onondaga County Court House for many years. She was predeceased
by her husband William K. in 1977 and by two sons, Gerald A. and James M.
Jones. She is survived by a son, William F. Jones of Oswego, NY; 10
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services:
10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Cross Church, DeWitt, NY. Burial will be in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's
choice. Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Mabie, Austin Daniel   
May 20, 2005 Austin Daniel Mabie, infant son of Rebecca E. Garneau and Daniel
T. Mabie of Phoenix, died Friday at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton. In
addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Carol Mabie of
Liverpool and Christine and Stephen Garneau of Durhamville, NY. Graveside
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Contributions
in memory of Austin can be made to Christine Garneau. Gates Funeral Home,
Baldwinsville, has arrangements. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Richardson, Jeffrey P.
May 17, 2005 Jeffrey P. Richardson, 40, died from complications of a stroke on
May 17, 2005, at home with his mother and Mr. Park-Hurst at his side. He is
survived by his mother, Mary Jane Licardo-Nichol; stepfather, John of
Syracuse, NY; father, Royal Richardson of Syracuse, NY; brothers, Daniel of
Syracuse, NY, and Joel of Ithaca, NY; nephew, Joshua of Ithaca, NY; business
partner and lifelong companion, R. Christian Park-Hurst of Orlando, FL;
several aunts and uncles. Mr. Richardson was president of Maxtix, Inc., of
Orlando and was well known to the ticketing world, both nationally and
internationally. Memorial services were held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Gotha,
FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Jeffrey may be made
to Habitat for Humanity.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Sitar Sr., Stephen J.   
May 21, 2005 Stephen J. Sitar Sr., 68, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at
his home. Stephen retired, after 27 years, from Crucible Specialty Metals and
previously was employed for 13 years at Northway Inn and Hotel in Syracuse. He
was a communicantof St. Lucy's Church and a veteran of the Army. Survivors
include his wife of 48 years, the former Loretta Bennett; his daughter,
Sheriann Baldus of Bentonville, Arkansas; his sons, Stephen J., Timothy L. and
Mark A., all of Syracuse, and Alex D. of Denver, PA; his brothers, Joseph of
Maryland and Jimmy of New Mexico; his half sister, Annie Sitar of Maryland; 12
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours will be Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, 1604
Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Services will be Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at the funeral
home and 9 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church. Burial will follow in St. Agnes
Cemetery. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer Survey Rating of
Overall Excellence in 2003
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Smith, Elizabeth M.   
May 20, 2005 Elizabeth M. Smith, 80, of the Jewish Home, went to be with her
husband Wilford and our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 20. Elizabeth, also
known as "Aunt Lizzie" and "Betty," was originally from Massena, NY. She
formerly lived on Congress Ave.and was a communicant of St. Lucy's Church. She
volunteered with PEACE, Inc., and was known for her sense of humor, generosity
and kindness to all who were blessed to have known her. Her amazing strength
and wisdom were an inspiration to her family. Survivors include her daughter,
Alice Smith (John Wirth) of Liverpool; sons, George (Joanne) of Liverpool and
Earl (Beverly) of Jamesville; a sister, Annabell DuBray; four brothers:
Wilfred, Romeo, Lloyd and Lester Beaudoin; five grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She will be
eternally loved and missed. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Greenleaf Funeral
Home Inc. and 10 a.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church Chapel. Friends may call 4 to
7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga Street in Syracuse. Burial
will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Contributions: Children's Hospital at
University Hospital, 750 East Adams St., Syracuse, New York 13210. Greenleaf
Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Tryon, Fay   
May 22, 2005 Fay Tryon, 72, of Constantia, died Sunday. She operated Aunt
Fay's Doll Clothes at the Syracuse Regional Market for 40 years. Survivors:
three sons: Chris, Rex and Russell, all of Constantia; five grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; two sisters, Virginia Kitts, Central Square, and Celia
Richardson, Constantia. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday from Pleasant
Lawn Cemetery, Parish. There are no calling hours. Harter Funeral Home,
Parish, has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.

Wilson, Mary R.   
May 21, 2005 Mary R. Wilson, of Camillus, died Saturday at Community General
Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Ilion, Mary lived many years in
Syracuse before moving to Camillus in 1968. She worked many years for New York
Telephone, retiring in 1979 as a supervisor. Surviving are her husband of 43
years, Gordon; daughters, Kathy Arrigo of Marcellus and Sharon Cullen of
Tampa, FL; stepdaughter, Toni Bone of Arkansas; grandchildren: Mark Arrigo of
Chittenango and Michael and Jonathan Cullen, both of Tampa, FL; a niece; and
several nephews. Services and burial will be private. There will be no calling
hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CNY SPCA, 5878 East
Molloy Road, Mattydale, NY 13211. Ryan Funeral Home Marcellus, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/23/2005.