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Apa, Richard P.   
May 20, 2005 Richard P. Apa, 70, of Oswego, died May 20, 2005. Survivors: Wife
Mary; three sons, Steven, Michael,Richard, Jr.; three daughters, Michele
Gallagher, Ann Smith, Lisa Guldin. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of
Mercy Church, Harborcreek, PA. Nelson Funeral Home has arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Bacon, Norman J.   
May 23, 2005 Norman J. Bacon, 82, of 17745 Hagen Rd., Lacona, formerly of
Pulaski, died Monday at home. Survivors: one son, B.J. and Kris Bacon of
Lacona; two daughters, Carolyn Clark of Punta Gorda, Florida, and Marilyn
Wilson of Summerfield, Florida; a sister, Marilyn and a brother, Robert, both
of Michigan; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services:
Thursday, 7 p.m., Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Calling hour 6 to 7
p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Besaw, William Francis   
May 21, 2005 William Francis Besaw, 78, of Fulton, died Saturday. Survivors:
son, Gary; daughter, DeAnn. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday
with a funeral service to immediately follow at 1 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home,
910 Fay Street, Fulton. Burial at Fairdale Rural Cemetery, Hannibal.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Biront, Estelle
May 22, 2005 Estelle Biront, 93, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Sunday at
Francis House. She was born in Poland on February 19,1912. Estelle was
employed 50 years as a "gold liner" at Syracuse China. She is a communicant of
The Basilica of the SacredHeart of Jesus. Estelle is survived by two sisters,
Emilia W. and Agnes Biront of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Services:
Thursday 9 a.m. at Hollis Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in the Basilica of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus. Calling Hours: Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Hollis Funeral
Home. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Dignity HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME 1105
West Genesee Street www.dignitymemorial.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Bobbett, Margaret E.   
May 21, 2005 Margaret E. Bobbett, 94, of Venice, Florida, died May 21, 2005,
in Venice, FL. She was born February 21, 1911, in Throop, NY, and moved to the
Venice area 30 years ago from Auburn, NY. She was among the original owners of
the Waterford, Capri Isles and Calusa Lakes Golf Courses, Florida. She was a
former member of Owasco Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed golfing and playing
bridge. She is survived by her daughters, Doris Ann (Bruce) McGinley and Susan
(Jim) Cranfield, both of Venice, FL; a son, Ronald M. (Judy) Bobbett of
Nokomis, FL, and Skaneateles, NY; a sister, Dorothy Hollenbeck of Corona, CA;
brothers, Wallace Manrow and Robert Manrow, both of Auburn, NY; 12
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her
husband, Leonard C., and son, Leonard Terry Bobbett. A memorial service will
be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at the United Church of Auburn,
77 Metcalf Drive, Auburn, NY, with the Reverend Leon Oaks-Lee officiating.
Interment will be at Soule Cemetery, Town of Sennett, NY. Memorial
contributions may be made to the United Church of Auburn, 77 Metcalf Drive,
Auburn, NY 13021, in memory of Mrs. Bobbett. Brew Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Bokuniewicz, Edward   
May 23, 2005 Edward Bokuniewicz, 74, of Liverpool, passed away Monday, May 23,
2005. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was employed with Miller Brewing Company. He
was predeceased by his son Edward who died in 2004 and son Vincent who died in
1994. He is survived by his lifelong love and wife of 54 years, Carmela. Also
surviving are his daughter, Joyce Bokuniewicz and partner Deb Murphy of MA,
and daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and Dan Nappa of Liverpool; brother and
sister-in-law, Daniel and Pat Bokuniewicz of NJ; daughter-in-law and
grandchild, Mary and Kasey Bokuniewicz of Baldwinsville. Funeral services will
be held 10:15 a.m. Thursday from the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners and 11
a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool. Burial will
be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be 9 to 10:15 a.m.
Thursday at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Dad, your love
will be in our hearts forever. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Burning, Eugene G.
May 23, 2005 Eugene G. Burning, 67, of 6790 Lakeshore Road, Verona Beach, died
late Monday afternoon, May 23, 2005, at his residence following a long
illness. Prior to his retirement in 1995, Mr. Burning was employed for 35
years with the Carrier Corpo-ration, Syracuse. He was an avid bowler, hunter
and traveler. Surviving besides his wife, the former Deborah Horrigan, are
five sons and three daughters-in-law, Scott Burning and his fiancee Sherry
Lillie, Stephen and Fay Burning, Jamie Burning, Jim and Kristen O'Herien, and
Jason and Nicole Burning; one daughter, Jeanna Smith; one sister, Barbara
Kline; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held 7 p.m. Thursday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260
Main Street, Oneida. Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home, 3 to 6:30 p.m., prior to the service. Contributions
may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road,
New Hartford, NY 13413.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Butler, Esther F.   
May 23, 2005 Esther F. Butler, 92, of Oswego, died Monday. Surviving are two
sons, Nelson Butler and James Butler both of Oswego; three daughters, Eleanor
Rainwater of Kentucky, Sue Anne Pelyk of Port Perry Ontario and Mary Jane
LaFlamm of Ohio; and a sister, Jeannette Jones of Watertown; 15 grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10
a.m. from the Trinity United Methodist Church. Calling hours will be held on
Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dowdle Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Carmody, James Matthew Patrick
Patrick Carmody May 18, 2005 James Matthew Patrick Carmody, 84, of Red Bank,
NJ and formerly of Washington, D.C. and Syracuse, NY, died Wednesday, May 18,
2005 at Navesink Harbor, Red Bank. He had been employed as a Policy Analyst at
the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research at the US Public Health
Service, Rockville, MD for 27 years retiring in 1997. Prior to this he was a
Jesuit Priest entering the Society for Jesus in 1938 and retiring in 1972.
While a Jesuit, he had co-authored two books on Medieval Church Philosophy in
1960 and later a bibliography on Medical Ethics. He also was a Professor of
Ethics and Philosophy at LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY from 1954 to 1970. He
graduated from Georgetown University receiving his B.A., his M.A. from Fordham
University, and his Ph.D. in Sacred Theology from Gregorian Ponitifical
University, in Rome, Italy. He was a member of the Alumni organizations for
both Georgetown University and LeMoyne College. He was a member of the Knights
of Columbus Council in Syracuse, NY, a Communicant of St. James RC Church, Red
Bank, NJ and St. Catharine's RC Church, Spring Lake. He was also very active
in Family Life Groups and was active assisting Puerto Rican Groups in Jersey
City. Born in Jersey City to John A. and Anastasia Crossan Carmody, he had
lived in Syracuse, NY, and then from 1970 until 2003 in Washington, D.C.
before moving to Red Bank, NJ two years ago. He was predeceased by his two
brothers, John A. and Crossan Carmody and his sister, Mary Margaret Courtney.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Margaret Jean Galijas Carmody; and his
sister-in-law, Marion Carmody of Spring Lake, NJ; 12 nieces and nephews, many
grandnieces and nephews; and nine great-grandnieces and nephews. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. on
Saturday, May 21, 2005 at St. Catharine's RC Church, Spring Lake followed by
Entombment in St. Catharine's Cemetery, Sea Girt. No prior visitation. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Peter's Prep, Jersey City,
NJ, St. Catharine's Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762 or the
Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank,
NJ 07701 or Navesink Harbor, 40 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701.
Arrangements are under the direction of the O'Brien Funeral Home, Hwy 35 at
New Bedford Rd., Wall Twp., NJ.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Corsette, Norman F.   
May 24, 2005 Norman F. Corsette, 69, of Constantia, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005
at home. Born in Brewerton, he was a life resident of Constantia. He was the
son of the late Frederick James and Leona Amelia Cottet Corsette. A Sister,
Donna Jones, predeceased him. Survivors include: three sons, Steve, Dan, and
Scott, all of Constantia; two daughters, Kim Perkins of Parish and Lori Hughes
of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren; five brothers, Bernie, Neil, Donald, Elwin,
and Robert, all of Constantia; and three sisters, June Bryant, Beverly Bryant,
and Dody Corsette, all of Constantia. Funeral services will be Friday, May 27,
2005 at 11 a.m. from the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 S. Main St., Central
Square with burial in Union Settlement Cemetery, West Monroe. Calling hours
will be Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the family.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Dattellas, Elenor   
May 22, 2005 Elenor Dattellas, 85, of Warners, died on Sunday. A native of
Warners, she had worked for Dur-O-Wall for many years. She was predeceased by
her husband Carl N. in 1952. Survived by two daughters, Cindy Carr of
Liverpool and Karen Porter of Central Square; a son, Andy Dattellas of Central
Square; a sister, Doris Vile of Rose Hill; 14 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10
Genesee St., Camillus. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at
www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Day, Mary A.   
May 23, 2005 Mary A. Day, 82, formerly of Oak Creek Apt., Auburn, died Monday.
Survived by her four children, two foster daughters, and six grandchildren.
Visitation, May 26, 2005, from noon to 2 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service,
Inc., 84 South St. Services will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in St.
Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

DeFonde-Wallace, Marlene Marie   
DeFonde-Wallace May 14, 2005 Marlene Marie DeFonde-Wallace, 53, of Las Vegas,
passed away Saturday, May 14, 2005. She was predeceased by her parents, Maria
and Frank DeFonde; and sister, Angela Bernard. She was a manicurist. Marlene
was loved byso many and to all those whose hands she touched, they were indeed
touched by an angel. She is survived by a daughter, Jillian Marie DeFonde,
whom she was her love, her life and her hero; a son, Daniel James Wallace,
Jr.; her siblings, Frank (Janice) DeFonda; sister, Kathy (Joseph) Stott and
Lucia (Robert) Coleman; a nephew, Frank (Janet) Daloia of Boston; a
great-niece, Melanie Daloia; godson, Darin Valle and beloved friend, Sherry
Valle; several nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Cue. A Memorial Mass
will be celebrated on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei
Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery at a later date. Dignity PIRRO &
SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Eisinger Jr., Howard A.   
January 6, 2005 Graveside services for Howard A. Eisinger, Jr., 55, formerly
of Chittenango who died January 6, 2005 will be 1 p.m. Friday in Lafayette
Rural Cemetery. G.F. Zimmer F.H. Chittenango is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Hamilton, Richard A. "Buster"   
Hamilton May 20, 2005 Richard A. "Buster" Hamilton, 73, of Otisco, died May
20, 2005. Survived by his wife, Evelyn "Myrt" Hamilton; a daughter, Laurie
Brown; and a granddaughter, Amanda Brown, both of Otisco; a sister, Margret
Curtis of Jamesville; and several nieces and nephews. Services Thursday, May
26, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd., LaFayette.
Burial: Military Funeral at White Chapel Garden Cemetery in DeWitt. Friends
may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. HALL FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Hinton, Edith M.   
May 19, 2005 Edith M. Hinton, 73, of 1040 Morgan Road, Memphis, died Thursday,
May 19 in Port Charlotte, FL. Born in Syracuse, she lived for the past several
years in Jack's Reef. Her husband, Roy Hinton died in 1993. Mrs. Hintonwas a
member of Baldwinsville American Legion Post 113 Auxiliary and the
Baldwinsville VFW Post 153 Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, Ralph Haney Jr.
of Memphis and Brian Hinton of Jordan; a daughter, Judy Dreher of Jordan; two
stepsons, Lloyd Hinton of Syracuse and Ray Hinton of Syracuse; a stepdaughter,
Ida May Kwiatkowski of Memphis; two brothers, Edward Wentworth of Phoenix, NY
and James Wentworth of Liverpool; eight grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren. Services will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bush Funeral
Home, Jordan. Private burial in the Kingdom Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 7
p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 15 N. Main St., Jordan. Contributions may
be made to a favorite charity. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Jordan 689-6116
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Hirshman, Jean "Red"   
May 23, 2005 Jean "Red" Hirshman, 93, of the Oaks, passed away on Tuesday, May
23, 2005, at Menorah Park. After retiring from the shoe business, Mrs.
Hirshman moved to Florida. She returned to Syracuse in 1997 when she resumed
an active role as matriarch of the Rubenstein family. She was a former member
of Temple Adath Yeshurun and its Sisterhood. Jean also spearheaded a knitting
project among friends in Florida who made and donated scores of baby afghans
to the hospital. She was predeceased in 1960 by her husband Sidney Hirshman.
Jean was the daughter of the late Louis and Celia Rubenstein, and the sister
of the late Jack and Morton Rubenstein. Survived by her son Howard,
daughter-in-law Robin, daughter Michelle Hahn, and grandson Jarrod. Funeral
services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Friends may
call from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel, 1909 E. Fayette Street. Burial
will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the
Foundation of Menorah Park, 4101 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13214.
birnbaum funeral service, inc
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Howell, Grace L.   
May 21, 2005 Grace L. Howell went peacefully with the Lord on Saturday, May
21, 2005, at age 91. She was predeceased by her husbands, Jack Bellinger and
W. Jackson Howell; also her two sons, Jack Bellinger Jr., and Ralph Bellinger.
She is survived by her son, Ron (Pat) Howell; daughters, Dr. Cynthia (Bob)
Sajhovsky, Amy Bellinger and Sandra (Edward) Keller; her sister, Julie Brooks;
sister-in-law, Helen Stier; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family will
receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Comer Family Funeral
Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, New York, where her funeral service
will be held on Friday morning at 11 a.m. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery in
Canandaigua. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart
Association or Wesley Methodist Church. New Comer Family Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Januseski, Debbie   
May 23, 2005 Debbie Januseski, 46, of Memphis, died on suddenly Monday. Born
in Syracuse, she graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School. She worked
for Romano Ford in Fayetteville for the last 15 years. Survived by her husband
of 17 years, Michael; a son, Andrew Lee Januseski of Liverpool; her father,
Lee Ernestine of Syracuse; her mother, Shirley of E. Syracuse; three brothers,
Tony of Lakeport, David and Bobbie of E. Syracuse; a sister, Kathy Chapman of
E. Syracuse; an aunt, Susan Auchampau of E. Syracuse; several nieces and
nephews. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St.,
Camillus. Calling hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to ALS Association, 5424 West
Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com
B. L. BUSH & SONS, INC. Camillus 672-3400
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Kingsley, Walter J. "Jim"   
May 22, 2005 Walter J. "Jim" Kingsley, 81, of Cuyler, passed away Sunday. He
was born in Oxford and retired from Alpha Portland Cement in Jamesville. After
retirement he worked at Toggenburg Ski Center for 11 years. Mr. Kingsley
served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a member of the Cuyler
United Methodist Church, the Cuyler Historical Society, the American Legion,
and was a Boy Scout leader in Cuyler. Surviving: his wife, Edna Hyer Kingsley;
daughter, Carol Carruthers of Allentown, Pa.; sons, Richard and Ross, both of
Cortland; stepchildren, Colleen (David) DeForest of Madeira Beach, Fla.,
Clinton Hyer of Marathon, Calvin Hyer of Byron, Ga., Coleman Hyer of Cuyler;
half-brothers, Philip Kingsley of N.C., and Jerry Kingsley of Fla.; 14
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at
Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial, Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours
Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Cuyler
United Methodist Church or Cuyler Fire Dept.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Lewis, Marion J.   
December 15, 2004 Spring graveside services for Marion J. Lewis, 83, of
Creekside Apt., Sandy Creek, NY, who died December 15, 2004, will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek. Arrangements by
Summerville Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Meader, Leona   
May 17, 2005 Mrs. Leona Meader, 80, of Polk City, Florida, died on Tuesday,
May 17, 2005 of heart failure. Born in Syracuse, she moved to central Florida
in 1990. She is survived by her husband, William H. Meader; two daughters,
Donna Deisz of Polk City, FL and Pamela Lavin of Central Square; a son, Gary
Meader of Cicero; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial
Services will be held on Friday, May 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. in Cicero United
Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Cicero United
Methodist Church, 8416 N. Main Street, Cicero, NY 13039. Krueger Funeral Home,
Inc.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Miller, Andrew C.   
May 23, 2005 Andrew C. "Andy" Miller, 67, of Syracuse, died Monday in
Community General Hospital. He was a self-employed taxi driver. Survivors:
daughters, Kim Szlamczyski of Boulder City, Nevada, Khristine Ambriati and a
son Andrew J., both ofLiverpool; a brother, Jack of Washington state; a
sister, Anna Mae Creese of Brewerton; three grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. Services will be Thursday 7 p.m. at Welter-Price Funeral Home,
2649 James St. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 5 to 7 p.m.,
prior to service.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

O'Leary, Mary C.
May 23, 2005 Mary C. O'Leary, 81, of Cortland, N.Y., entered everlasting life
on May 23, 2005, at Crouse Hospital Coronary Care Unit in Syracuse. Mary was
born on January 6, 1924, in Cortland, N.Y., the youngest child of Clarence and
Gertrude (Littleton) Clark. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School in
Cortland and Powelson Business Institute in Syracuse. Mary is survived by her
husband of 58 years, Robert J. O'Leary of Cortland; daughter, Sheila O'Leary
Vormwald of Cortland; sons, Patrick of Liverpool, N.Y., and Dr. Michael of
Manlius, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Kristen Vormwald Case and Joseph Vormwald
of Cortland, David Vormwald of Gansevoort, N.Y., and Sean Vormwald of Ithaca,
N.Y.; four great-grandchildren, Carlotta, Kirkland and Gildon Case of
Cortland, and Ryan Vormwald of Gansevoort; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs.
O'Leary was predeceased by her brother, Charles Clark, and sister, Marjorie
(Clark) Kennedy. Early in her adult life, Mary was employed at Cortland
Memorial Hospital, Freeville Lumber, and the Boy Scouts of America. In 1967,
Mrs. O'Leary began a 34-year career as campus minister at the Catholic Newman
Community at S.U.N.Y. Cortland, working with her close friend and colleague,
Rev. Edward O'Heron, for whom the Newman Center is now named. Mary was an
inspiration and confidant to thousands of Cortland State students and Newman
Hall parish community members. Mrs. O'Leary served on the board of the Newman
Foundation, which named her as their recipient of the annual "Heart to Heart"
award in recognition of her long and faithful service to the Newman Community
at Cortland. Additionally, she served on the boards of Catholic Charities in
Cortland and the Diocese of Syracuse. She was a long-standing and fervent
supporter of St. Mary's School and various activities associated with the
school. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 27, at 11
a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cortland, the Rev. John Fenlon
presiding, assisted by local clergy. Interment will follow at St. Mary's
Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit Riccardi Funeral Home, 69 N. Main St.,
Cortland, on Thursday, from 5 to 8 p.m. Those wishing to make memorial
donations in memory of Mrs. O'Leary are asked to consider supporting the
O'Heron Newman Foundation.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Pontillo, Sylvio (Sal)
May 24, 2005 Sylvio (Sal) Pontillo, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at
Loretto. A life resident, he was a communicant of Our Lady of Pompei Church
and a member of its Holy Name Society, and had golfed in its golf league for
many years. He bowled in the MidCity Bowling League at the Syracuse Bowling
Center for 30 years. He enjoyed his own vegetable garden every year. Mr.
Pontillo had been a union painter with Zirilli Paint Co. for many years and
later retired from Sans Painting and Decorating. He was a member of the
Painters and Decorators Union. Surviving: his wife of 63 years, Mary A.
(Bersani) Pontillo; a son, Joseph J. Pontillo and his companion Irene Carducci
of Syracuse; two grandchildren, Laura (Steve) Buehler of New Jersey and Philip
Pontillo of Montana; two great-grandchildren, Mary and Jesse Bueller; a
brother, Robert (Sarah) Pontillo of Syracuse; a sister, Mary Coates of
Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at
9:15 a.m. Friday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Our Lady of
Pompei Church. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at
the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. The Holy Name
Society will recite its ritual at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY. Dignity PIRRO
& SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Richardson, Walter A.   
April 19, 2005 Walter A. Richardson died April 19, 2005. Born in Clinton, MA,
he graduated from the University of Maine, was a veteran of WWII, and a
retiree of the New York Telephone Company. He moved to Liverpool in 1946 where
he became a member of the Liverpool First United Methodist Church. He was
predeceased by Jane P. Richardson, his wife of 61 years. Surviving are two
sons, William C. (Arlene) of Penfield and Peter T. (Anne) of New Milford, CT;
six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be from 1
to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second
St., Liverpool. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Francis House,
108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Sallin, Donald E. "Delmar"   
May 23, 2005 Donald "Delmar" E. Sallin, 80, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday
at St. Joseph's Hospital. Donald was a Marine Corps WWII veteran. He belonged
to the Moose Lodge. Donald is survived by two daughters, Rose Ann Wieczorek
and Pat Sallin; two sons, Michael Sallin and Eric Pease; and one brother
Charles Sallin. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m.
at Blessed Sacrament Church, James Street, Syracuse. Jan Maloff, Director
DEWITT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Call on us to end funeral price abuse.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Sutliff, William D. "Bill"
May 16, 2005 William D. "Bill" Sutliff, of Chenango Bridge, NY, beloved
husband and father went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2005 at the New
York State Veterans Home, Oxford, NY. He was predeceased by his parents,
Mildred and Simeon Sutliffof Binghamton; a sister, Marilyn J. LaPenna of
Solvay; and a brother, Richard J. Sutliff of Syracuse. He is survived by his
loving wife of 56 years, Ruth J. Sutliff; a daughter, Shauna I. Sutliff, New
York City and Binghamton; and a son, Shane G. Sutliff, Syracuse; a
sister-in-law, Doris F. Sutliff, Syracuse; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins. He was a graduate of Binghamton North High School, Syracuse
University and served during World War II in the 75th Division, U.S. Army, in
Europe. He was a 37 year employee of GAF/Anitec/International Paper Company,
Binghamton. He served in various capacities there and in later years was
Manager Raw Material Inventory Control and Warehousing. He was a member of St.
Mark's Episcopal Church, Chenango Bridge. Being an avid sportsman, he enjoyed
fishing, birdwatching, golfing and hunting. He was a member of the Broome
County Naturalists Club. As a member of the National Rifle Association, he was
a certified rifle instructor, a certified pistol instructor and Voluntary
Practical Firearms Instructor. He also was a member for many years of the GAF
Pistol Team. He was a member of the American Legion, Joseph P. Mangan Post,
Upper Chenango Street and enjoyed being a member of the Masonic Temple for
many years. Upon retirement, he attended numerous classes for 12 years at
Binghamton University. A voracious reader, William was keenly interested in
Biblical Studies, comparative religions, foreign languages and chess. William
found that the classes and conferences at BU provided him with a dynamic and
intellectual forum and he thoroughly enjoyed the professors and staff. The
family wishes to thank the staff of the Veterans Home for the remarkable,
extraordinary, compassionate care given to William. Private services were held
for the immediate family with the Rev. Mark Giroux of St. Mark's Episcopal
Church officiating. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in William's
name to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, PO Box 458, River Road, Chenango Bridge,
NY 13745. Arrangements were by the Fischer-Scholder Funeral Home, Inc., 269
Chenango Street, Binghamton.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/25/2005.

Temple, June C. Snook
May 23, 2005 June C. Snook Temple, 88, of Fayetteville, died Monday at the
Northeast Medical Center in Fayetteville. Mrs. Temple was born in Syracuse,
has resided in Fayetteville for two years, and had resided in East Syracuse
for many years and in Chittenango for 30 years. She was a 1937 graduate of the
Syracuse Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She had worked as a registered
nurse for Dr. Thomas Snyder in East Syracuse. She was a communicant of St.
Matthew's Church in East Syracuse, was a Eucharistic minister, and did the
church's linens for 50 years. Wife of the late John who died 1998. Surviving:
her children, Marilyn (John) Ellison of Hammond, NY, and Folly Beach, SC,
James (Diane), Jeffrey (Bonnie), both of East Syracuse, and John of Tampa, FL;
two sisters, Leontine Taffner of Fremont and Shirley Houck of Sherrill; 11
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services
Friday 8:30 a.m. from Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St.
Matthew's Church. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours
Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at funeral home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
Contributions to St. Matthew's Church, 229 W. Yates St., East Syracuse, NY
13057.
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Trombly, Irene C.
May 24, 2005 Irene C. Trombly, 93, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at the Jewish
Home. She resided in the Syracuse area for the past 15 years. Formerly of
Plattsburgh, she received her bachelor's degree from Plattsburgh State
University. A career educator, she taught on Long Island and for over 20 years
she taught special education in the Plattsburgh City School District. She was
predeceased by her husband, Richard A., who died in 1990. Surviving: one son,
Gregory D. (Carolyn) of Baldwinsville; a granddaughter, Bethany of CA.
Services: private. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Rouses Point, NY.
Contributions: American Heart Association or Three Steeples United Methodist
Church, Rt. 11, Champlain, NY 12919. Gates Funeral Home, Inc., Baldwinsville,
has care of arrangements. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Compassionate Care
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Ward, Mary Ellen   
May 22, 2005 Mary Ellen Ward, 62, of East Syracuse, passed away Sunday at
Crouse Hospital. A life resident, she was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament
Church. She was a graduate of North high School and a former cheerleader, and
hadbeen a member of the Pompeian Players. She was employed by Onondaga County
for 23 years. Surviving are her mother, Mary Lozupone Ward of Syracuse;
several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:15
a.m. Thursday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Blessed
Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call at
the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may
be made to the American Cancer Society. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514
Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
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Wise Sr., Joseph J.   
May 22, 2005 Joseph J. Wise Sr., 72, of Auburn. Survivors: children, Joseph
Jr., Michael, Kevin, Steven, Gregory, Jacqueline Wise-Wood, Charlene Adams,
Theresa Wise; sister, Helene Gamba. Services: Calling hours Thursday 3 to 7
p.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home. Services to follow 7 p.m. Donations:
National Kidney Foundation of CNY.
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Young, William L.
May 22, 2005 William L. Young of Catonsville, MD; loving father of Kevin A.
Young (Teresa), Traci L. Siegler (Gary) and Christopher S. Young and his
fiance, Celestia Bolton; devoted brother of Helen Riddle and John Young
(Millie); loving grandfather of Ian Siegler; he is also survived by many
beloved nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our
Lady of the Angels, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD on Wednesday, June
1 at 11 a.m. Interment at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Boy Scouts of
America, Baltimore Area Council, 701 Wyman Park Dr., Baltimore, MD 21211.
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