OBITS: The Post-Standard 5 Oct 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Antonio Sr., Bernard M. October 4, 2005 Bernard M. Antonio Sr., 88, of Camillus, NY, passed away Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. A life resident, he was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Mr. Antonio had formerly owned and operated Antonio's Arco for 20 years, was employed by the Onondaga County DMV, was a court attendant for the Sheriff's Dept., and also a bus driver for the West Genesee School District. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and a member of the Sheriff's Dept. Retirees. He is survived by his wife, Ann M. (Santo) Antonio; a son, Bernard M. Antonio Jr., of Liverpool; a daughter, Carol A. Miller of Camillus; two grandchildren, Michelle M. Miller and Matthew D. Antonio; a great-granddaughter, Brianna M. Miller; a brother, Joseph Antonio of Syracuse; and a sister, Nellie Testa of Westvale. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Friday in the Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus. Friends may call at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Butler, Lonnie G. October 3, 2005 Lonnie G. Butler, 75, of 19 Wheeler Ave., Cortland, passed away October 3, 2005, at home surrounded by family. Calling hours will be held Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Cortland. A funeral service will be held on Friday 10 a.m. at the McGraw United Methodist Church, Main St., McGraw, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Cerelli, Bernard "Benny" October 2, 2005 Bernard "Benny" Cerelli, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Italy, he was the son of Orlando and Venaranda Cerelli. He retired from Raulli and Sons Iron Works after several years of employment. Benny was a mem-ber of the Tyroll Club. His daughter, Donna Becker, passed away in 1998. Survivors: his wife, Angeline Vito Cerelli; sons, Joseph Ferris and Mark Restor; four grandchildren, Kelly Deats, Alan Becker, Hunter Ferris and Stephane Restor; two great-grandchildren, Sierra Deats and Madison Becker; two brothers, Albert of Syracuse and Ferdinando of Italy; three sisters, Maria (Joe) Geralico, Giovanna (Joe) Pagliaroli, Palmirra (Luciano) Caperna of Italy; several nieces and nephews, both here and in Italy. Calling hours Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Funeral services Friday 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 12:10 p.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Clark, Alton E. October 3, 2005 Alton Eugene Clark, 79, of Liverpool, passed away Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Locke, NY, he worked for Interstate Motor Freight and was a veteran of both the Marine Corps. and the Navy serving in both WWII and the KoreanWar. Alton was a member of the VFW Post 3146 and an avid car enthusiast. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean A. Clark; three sons, Carl E. (Pam) Clark, Gerry A. (Michelle) Clark, Robert W. Clark; a sister, Shirley Elliott; five grandchildren, Anne, Jeff, Jeromy, Amanda and Holly; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at New Comer Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the North Syracuse Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 705 N. Main St., No. Syracuse. New Comer Family Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Conners, Caroline A. October 4, 2005 Caroline Brillo Conners, 87, of Skaneateles, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005. Born in Syracuse, she was a retired management analyst for the Internal Revenue Service. Mrs. Conners was a graduate of Syracuse University, was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Skaneateles, and a member of the National Association of Retired People. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas in 1975. Surviving are her son, Thomas J. (Ann) Conners of McGaheysville, VA; her brother, Joseph (Pat Johnson) Brillo of Skaneateles; two sisters, Mary DeForrest of State College, PA, Georgia Ott of Leroy; sister-in-law Dolores Brillo of Skaneateles; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the many friends who helped care for her these last eight years. A funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to SAVES. Funeral arrangements are by the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Howley II, Patrick J. October 3, 2005 Patrick John Howley, II, 85, of Syracuse, died Monday at Community General Hospital. He was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church. Mr. Howley retired from General Electric in 1983 following 30 years of service as a security guard, he previously worked as a bartender for Connors Bar & Grill. He graduated from St. Lucy's High School and played on the varsity basketball team. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving in WWII. He was a member of the Tipparary Hill American Legion and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 59 years the former, Shirley Corbett; a son, Patrick Howley, III of Liverpool; a daughter, Linda (Walter) Kuryla of Brewerton; a sister, Mary Smith Barnes of Camillus; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Friday 9:15 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse and 10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street. Please light a candle in memory of Patrick at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Kalin, Luke R. October 1, 2005 Luke Reid Kalin, 2 years old, of Georgetown, NY, died Saturday, October 1, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, October 7, from the Georgetown Baptist Church. Arrangements by Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville, NY. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Martin, Barbara Ann Aldamuy October 1, 2005 Barbara Ann Aldamuy Martin of Syracuse was called home by the Lord on Saturday. Barbara was born in New York City and had lived in Syracuse since 1992. She attended Franklin K. Lane High School and Allen School of Nursing. She worked at sev-eral hospitals and was a former employee of the Herald-Journal, AT&T and the Crystal House. She was a member of Bellgrove Missionary Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Gloria Aldamuy; siblings, Ralph Jr., Paul Aldamuy, John and Edward Williams; sister, Renee Aldamuy. A special companion, Ernest Jackson. Survivors: Husband, Uleric Martin; daughters, Kaye Aldamuy and Katrina McGann of Syracuse; brother, Peter (Edwina) Aldamuy; sisters, Elousie Green, Desiree (Nathenial) Henderson, Stacey and Jennifer Aldamuy, all of Syracuse; a very special aunt, Titi Nuni of NYC; grandchildren, Sukhreet, Robert, Korey, Justin and Tamara McGann all of Syracuse. Her adopted grandchildren, Jermisha, Ta'Quana and Makayla Jones-Phoenix; and one great-grandchild, Akai Janeek all of Syracuse; a host of nieces and nephews; very special niece, Verna. Calling hours Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Funeral services Friday 11 a.m. at the Greater New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, 1121 South Salina St. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. McQuagge, Kathleen D. October 2, 2005 Kathleen D. McQuagge, 46, of County Rt. 54, Pennellville, died Sunday. Born in Tampa, FL where she later attended schools. A resident of Pennellville for 20 years, Kathleen was an assembly line operator for Eagle Comtronics, Inc., Liverpool Surviving: her companion, Donald Kenneth Kinslow; her daughter, Amanda McQuagge of Parish; her son, Ronald McQuagge of Pennellville; her father, Roy McQuagge, Sr. of Tampa, FL; her mother, Irene Weidlich of New Port Richie, FL; her brothers, Roy McQuagge, Jr. and Anthony McQuagge both of Tampa, FL; her sister, Lynne Mundy of Brooksville, FL. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Homes, Inc., Phoenix, NY. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 431 Main St. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan 695-3131 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. McQuagge, Kathleen D. Tuesday's obituary notice for Kathleen D. McQuagge, of Pennellville, who died October 2, 2005, misspelled the last name of her companion, Donald Kenneth Kinslow. The corrected obituary appears in full in today's paper. Arrangements by Allanson-Glanville-Tappan. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Merritt, Kathleen M. October 3, 2005 Kathleen M. Merritt, of Fleming, died Monday. Visiting hours Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Langham Funeral Home, LLC, 75 E. Genesee St. Funeral services 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers contributions to Matthew House, PO Box 283, Auburn, or Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Dr., Auburn. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Mitchell, Grace B. October 3, 2005 Grace B. Mitchell, 98, of Cortland, passed away October 3, 2005, in Cortland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave. Interment will follow in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland. There are no calling hours. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Morey, Dorothy September 29, 2005 Dorothy Morey, 90 of Worchester, MA, died September 29, 2005 at Beaumont Nursing Facility. Graveside burial is Thurs, October 6 at 10 a.m. in Lafayette Cemetery. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Pacana, Joseph G. October 3, 2005 Joseph G. Pacana, 81, of Weedsport, NY, died Monday. Survivors: daughter, JoAnn (David) Deisenroth and granddaughter, Christina. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jewell Funeral Home, Weedsport. Funeral services Saturday 8:15 a.m. at the funeral home and 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Paris, James "Steve" October 1, 2005 James "Steve" Paris, 49, of 99 Deerfield Dr., E. Syracuse, died Saturday at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Survived by his companion, Carol Lane; parents, James and Jeanette Paris of Kirkville; children, Jeremy, Jennifer and Kevin; sisters, Sister Frances James Paris OSF, Claudette Paris, Joyce Fuller, Betty Paris, Sue Ouellette, Barbara Paris; and two grandchildren. Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Matthews Church, E. Syracuse. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Petosa, Eleanor October 3, 2005 Eleanor Petosa, 81, of Solvay, passed away Monday at Crouse Memorial Hospital. Born in Solvay, she was a 1942 graduate of Solvay High School and valedictorian of her class. She was an accounting clerk for 20 years at Fernandez, Pe-tosa and Eron, then worked at Koagel and Vincentini for over 20 years, where she retired in 2002. Eleanor was a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister and member and past president of its Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Solvay Garden Club. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary Petosa; and brothers, Floyd and Dr. Robert Petosa. Surviving are a sister, Antoinette Klisz, of Syracuse; and a brother, Joseph Petosa, of Onondaga Hill; 10 nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Friday in Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, where a funeral mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave. Contributions may be made to St. Cecilia's Renovation Fund, 1001 Woods Rd., Solvay, NY 13209. Dignity Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home 2601 Milton Ave. 468-2431 "Service Beyond Expectation" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Rowand, Ruth V. (Durfee) October 3, 2005 Ruth V. (Durfee) Rowand, 88, of Cazenovia, died Monday at the Francis House in Syracuse. Born in Manlius and raised in Cazenovia, she was the daughter of the late Royal and Grace Durfee of Cazenovia. She was predeceased by her husband, Thurman Rowand, in 1998. She was the sister of the late Frank Durfee of Cazenovia. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Cazenovia. Surviving are a daughter, Carol (Ronald) Burdin of Cazenovia; two sons, Eugene Rowand of New Woodstock and his fiancee Donna Malnar of Fulton, and Ronald (Joy) Rowand of Florida; five grandchildren, Brenda O'Kipney of Chittenango, Keith (Carrie) Burdin of Cazenovia, Stacey Rowand of New Woodstock, James and Shannon Rowand of Florida; five great-grandchildren, Lauren, Matthew and Kelly O'Kipney, and Kortney and Kacie Burdin; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Ayer & Zimmer Funeral Home, Cazenovia. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 38 Sullivan St. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208, or Hospice and Palliative Care, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. AYER & ZIMMER F.H. CAZENOVIA 655-8101 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Scanlon, James J. October 2, 2005 James J. Scanlon, 82, of State St., Harrisville, retired owner and president of Scanlon Funeral Home, Inc., in Harrisville and in Croghan, and owner of Jim Scanlon's Bakery, Harrisville, died Sunday. On June 10 and 11, 1994, he was featured in an article about the 50th anniversary of D-Day in the Syracuse Herald-Journal and The Post-Standard. Survivors: his wife, Margaret, of Harrisville; a son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Caroline Scanlon of Rome; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and John Tesch of Schenectady; eight grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 9:15 a.m. Friday at Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan, and 10:30 a.m. from St. Francis Solanus Church, Harrisville. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scanlon Funeral Home, Harrisville, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan. Burial in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Croghan. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Vaccaro, Peter P. October 3, 2005 Peter P. Vaccaro, 84, passed away Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church and worked for the Laborers' International Union of North America Local 633 for many years. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Anna Aregano Vaccaro; three sons, Joseph, Peter and Richard, all of Syracuse; brother, John of Brewerton; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in the St. John The Baptist Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1217 N. Salina St. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Vanacore, Ralph October 4, 2005 Mr. Ralph Vanacore, 81, of Auburn, NY, died at his home. Survived by a daughter Martina and a brother Joseph. Services will be October 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., Auburn, has charge of arrangements. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Wehner, Kevin E. October 3, 2005 Kevin E. Wehner, 49, of Cridersville, OH, and formerly of Syracuse, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at Cridersville Health Care. He was born Sept. 27, 1956, in Lima. His mother, Louetta R. Vermillion, survives in Cridersville and his father survives in Franklin, IN. Survivors include a brother, Mark (Stephanie) Wehner of Cridersville; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Wehner had been employed with Syracuse Co. Operative Credit Union as an assistant treasurer. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Syracuse, and a member of the Spanish Action League of Syracuse. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church near Cridersville. Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, the donor's choice, or to the family. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Whittier, Mark J. October 4, 2005 Mark J. Whittier, age 35, life resident of Watertown, died Tuesday at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Born on August 13, 1970 in Watertown, he was the son of Larry and Sue Peterson Whittier. He attended Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, Concordia Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Disabled Persons Action Organization. Surviving are his father, Larry of Watertown; mother, Sue Whittier of Charlotte, NC; a twin brother, Michael J. Whittier of Durham, NC; a sister, Michelle J. Branche, of Mebanen, NC; paternal grandmother, Rose Whittier of Watertown; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski with burial in Pulaski Cemetery. Calling hours are 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Donations can be made to JRC - Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, 420 Gaffney Dr. ICF#3, Watertown, NY 13601. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005. Zera, Matthew J. October 3, 2005 Matthew J. Zera, 82, of Syracuse, passed away Monday. He was born in Syracuse, and worked at Carrier Corporation for over 40 years as an expeditor. He was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and was an avid bowler,horseshoe player and fisherman. He served his country with pride in the US Army during WWII where he received the Purple Heart during the Philippine Liberation. Survivors: his wife of over 56 years, Frances; two sisters, Wanda Veri of Lakeland and Theresa Glowacki of Syracuse; four brothers, Stanley, Richard and Robert of Syracuse and Joseph of Buffalo; two nieces, Kathy Wier and Lissa Kazel and three nephews, Walter and Robert Dreswick and Adam McClusky. 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 with military honors at Sacred Heart Cemetery Geddes. Friends may call on the family from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St. Contributions: Sacred Heart Roof Fund, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/5/2005.