OBITS: The Post-Standard 27 May 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com Beckham, John May 21, 2005 John Beckham, 75, passed away Saturday. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Shonda; one son, Anthony; three stepchildren, Amy, Timothy and David; one granddaughter. Calling hours Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St., with funeral services following at noon. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Binderup, Stella Prue April 29, 2005 Stella Prue Binderup passed away April 29, 2005. She was born in Syracuse on October 28, 1943. She was a resident of Angleton, TX, for 30 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church. Survived by her husband of 39 years, Chuck Binderup; sons, Edward, Michael and Chuck Jr.; a daughter, Lucy; 10 grandchildren; her mother, Yvonne Prue of Kirkville, NY; sisters, Mary (Doug) Trudeau of Kirkville, NY, and Necia Bragg of Minoa, NY; brothers, Edgar and Shawn E. of Syracuse, Stanley (Marge) of Baldwinsville, Preston (Daryl S.) of N. Syracuse, NY, and Darryl J. Prue of Minoa, NY. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Funeral services were held in Angleton, TX. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Dadario, Arlene May 25, 2005 Arlene Dadario, 84, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday in James Square. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Ciravolo of Anthony's Flower Shop and Anne Bova. She was predeceased by her husband, Mario, in 1988, and her eldest son, Anthony, in 1990. Arlene was a lifelong resident of Syracuse and was a homemaker for many years who loved to cook, entertain and crochet. She also assisted her father and son with the family flower shop. Arlene's feisty, yet entertaining personality and natural beauty remained with her until the end. Surviving: a daughter, Marlene Dadario of Baldwinsville; a son, John Dadario and daughter-in-law, Linda Dadario of East Syracuse; a son, Michael Dadario and partner, Mitch Laufer, of San Francisco; four granddaughters, Renee King of Binghamton, Danielle Peters of Chicago, Andrea D'Elia of Texas, and Jenelle Dadario of East Syracuse; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum, DeWitt. Calling hours will be on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Dingman, Paul May 25, 2005 Paul Dingman, 67, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday. He is at peace and is with his savior, Jesus Christ. Paul will be missed not only by his family and friends, but with the many people that worked with him and for him at Syracuse China, where he was employed for 41 years. Paul, an Air Force veteran, was a man that all who knew him respected. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of almost 12 years, Paula; his son, Paul Jr. (Maria); stepson, James (Wendy) Rogers; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Sean) Parker; 12 grandchildren; brother, Bob Dingman; sisters, Barbara (Gerald) Freeman, Gloria Miller and Sheila Everett. Services will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home. Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home, 705 North Main Street. Contributions in Paul's name may be made to Hospice of CNY. New Comer Family Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Ertinger, Elsie P. May 25, 2005 Elsie P. Bochert Ertinger, 91, formerly of Oak St., Syracuse, died Wednesday at James Square. She was born in Metterzimern, Germany, and came to Syracuse in 1925. She graduated from Central City Business Institute. She was employed with Syroco Corp., Witherill's Dept. Store, Burns Mfg., and retired as a secretary with Ertinger Metal Fabricating Co. in 1978. She was a member of the Home Bureau and the Arion Singing Society Ladies Auxiliary. She sang in the Syracuse Oratorical Society. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her husband Eugene died in 1984. She is survived by her son, Richard (Jill) Ertinger, of Liverpool; two grandchildren, Kristin and Emma Ertinger; several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at Gang Memorial Chapel, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. Contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church, 140 Swansea Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206. Gang Memorial Chapel Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Garni, Willis E. "Brud" May 25, 2005 Willis E. "Brud" Garni, 84, of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Willis retired in 1983, after 20 years, as a Shipping Clerk at U.S. Hoffman. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. His wife, Marian predeceased him in 1991. Survivors: include his daughters, Patricia Becker of Syracuse and Marian Garni of Mattydale; his son, Willis Garni of Mattydale; his sister, Muriel Bisignani of Syracuse; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, Inc., 1604 Grant Blvd. Services are 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in 2003 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Gelineau, Alfred "Leo" May 25, 2005 Alfred "Leo" Gelineau, 74, of 208 Tom Tom St., Chittenango, died Wednesday at the V.A. Medical Center. Born in Syracuse, Leo was a resident of Chittenango 59 years. He was employed as a custodian in the Chittenango School District for 10 years, retiring in 1990. He was previously a member of the Carpenters Union Local 12 in Syracuse for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Marines. He was a member of the William Cain American Legion Post 1287 in Chittenango, the Bridgeport V.F.W., the Emerald City Detachment of the Marine Corp League, a past member of the Chittenango Fire Co. and the Chittenango Rod and Gun Club and had been active in several bowling leagues in the Chittenango area. Surviving are his wife of 22 years, the former Eunice Bender; two daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Atkinson and Holly (Ted) Joyal both of Chittenango; three sons, Dennis Devendorf of Georgia, Gary Devendorf of E. Syracuse and James Devendorf, Jr. of Syracuse; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two nieces in Florida. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the G.F. Zimmer F.H., Chittenango. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive. Contributions may be made to the Emerald City Marine Corp League Toys for Tots. G.F. Zimmer F.H. Chittenango 687-3366 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Lynch, Patricia A. May 24, 2005 Patricia A. Lynch, 62, of North Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at home. Patricia was predeceased by two sons, Jeffrey and Timothy. Survivors include her son, Cory Hamilton of Thousand Oaks, CA; daughter, Deb-orah Frye of North Syracuse; her mother, Pauline R. Lynch of Cicero; a brother, Kevin Lynch of Woodland Park, CO; a sister, Karen Chick of West Monroe; two granddaughters and two grandsons. Services will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. in Pitcher Hill Community Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in Patricia's name may be made to the CNY Children's Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210. Arrangements have been entrusted to New Comer Family Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. McPherson, Jacqueline S. May 25, 2005 Jacqueline S. Werner McPherson, 58, of Pennellville, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Syracuse and lived in the Syracuse area most of her life, moving to Pennellville five years ago. Jackie enjoyed cooking and was an avidreader. Survivors: are her husband of 40 years, James W. McPherson; two sons, Kenneth and his wife, Rebecca of Clay and Richard and his wife, Anne of Holland, OH; a cousin, Muriel Scina of CA; and six grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street. Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Mulvey, John J. February 21, 2005 Graveside services for John J. Mulvey, who died February 21, 2005 will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. James Cemetery in Cazenovia. Tait Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. Pine, Margaret "Peg " May 26, 2005 Margaret "Peg" Pine of Auburn, NY. Survived by two sons, Robert and Steven. Services: Saturday, May 28 at 12 noon in Sacred Heart Church. Family will greet friends from 9:30 to Noon at the Church. Contributions: M/M Joseph W. Pine Scholarship Fund C/O CCC Foundation 197 Franklin St., Auburn, NY 13021. Arrangements Heieck - Pelc Funeral Home, Auburn, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005. 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 Sutliff of 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 5/27/2005. Vincent, Robert I. May 22, 2005 Robert I. Vincent, 70, of Liverpool, passed away Sunday at Loretto. A life resident, he served with the US Navy during the Korean War. He had been employed by Upstate Medical Center in the Electrical Department for 22 years before retiring in 1992.He was a Past President of Local 615 CSEA. He and his wife, Loretta would have celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on May 25, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Loretta A. Vincent; a daughter, Sharon V. (Robert) Goodfellow of Fabius; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Mallory Goodfellow; a brother, Timothy K. Vincent of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were conducted Thursday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home. Burial was in the Woodlawn Mausoleum. There were 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 5/27/2005. Wheeler, David V. May 26, 2005 David V. Wheeler, 63, of Auburn, died Thursday. Survivors: his wife, the former Vincenta "Vinnie" Mansone; a sister, Elaine Walrod. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Alphonsus 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 5/27/2005. Williamson, Nye E. May 25, 2005 Nye E. Williamson, of Homer, NY, and Henderson Harbor, NY, passed away May 25, 2005, at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, after fighting a valiant battle against cancer. Nye was born December 2, 1933, to Leslie and Emily Williamson. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Joan Hollister; his son, Briggs (Christine); his daughter, Wendy (Paul) Olson; his grandchildren, Trevor and Parker Williamson, and Hollister and Stewart Olson; his sister-in-law, Judy Hollister (Dr. Leonard) Boral; a niece; nephews; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Jasper and Sylvia Williamson, and his father, Leslie. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date in Henderson Harbor. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 750, New York, NY 10131-0304 or The Mary & Charlie Haney Fund, in care of Dr. Jonathon Wright, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. of Cortland served the family. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/27/2005.