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Auslander Jr., James Q.         
October 6, 2005 James Q. Auslander, Jr., passed away on Thursday. Infant son
of James Q. Auslander, Sr. and Dawn M. St. Andrew of Syracuse. Survivors
include his sister, Nikita St. Andrew; his brothers, Chad and Lewis St.
Andrew; his paternal grandparents, Beulah and Earl Auslander, II; his maternal
grandparents, Robert and Shirley Wilson; his great-grandmother, Lois Auslander
and Grace Rislng; his great-grandfather, Robert E. Wilson; his aunts and
uncles, Robin and Roberto Bermudez, Bobbie J., John St. Andrew, Mary Meyers,
Amy Cast and Earl Auslander, III, Daniel, Savannah and Crystal Auslander and
several cousins. Burial will be private. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100%
Customer Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in 2003
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Babcock, June A.           
October 5, 2005 June A. Babcock, age 80, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at Crouse
Hospital. Surviving: two brothers, James of Lacona, Charles of Altmar.
Predeceased by one brother, Henry. Graveside funeral services will be 9:30
a.m. Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery, Altmar. No calling hours. Arrangements by
Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Buell, Richard W.          
October 7, 2005 Richard W. Buell, of Canastota, died October 7, 2005. Funeral
services are 11:30 a.m. Monday from Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc.,
Canastota. Burial will be made in Oneida Castle Cemetery. Calling hours are
Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Case, Jeanne M.            
October 5, 2005 Jeanne M. Case, 47, of Volney, died Wednesday at Lee Memorial
Hospital, Fulton. A native of Marcellus, she was a 32 year resident of the
Phoenix-Volney area. Jeanne was employed by Ed Lundy CPA in Fulton and Caswell
and Associates in Phoenix for many years. She had previously worked for
Riverside Dairy as a bookkeeper and Fulton Savings Bank as a teller. She was a
member and treasurer of the A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and
volunteered at the snack bar. Jeanne was a New York State Certified Notary
Public. Surviving are her husband of 20 years, Robert Case; sons, Andrew Case
of Volney and Gregory Case of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Erica High of
Okinawa, Japan; parents, Howard and Catherine Manley of Elbridge; four
sisters, Patricia Steil of Florida, Kathleen Bobbett of Fulton, Monica
Snickles of Pennsylvania and Mary Beth Trask of Liverpool; three brothers,
James Manley of Elbridge, Daniel Manley of Charlotte, NC and David Manley of
Scriba; grandson, Donnell High of Okinawa, Japan; several nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles and cousins. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster Funeral Home,
Fulton. Burial at Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours are 2 to 6 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Contributions may be made
to the P.M.D. Foundation, 8001-D West Lincoln Drive, Marlton, NJ, 08053 or to
the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY
13057. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. www.fosterfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Chaphe, F. Wayne           
October 6, 2005 F. Wayne Chaphe, 77, of Hamilton, NY, died Thursday at home.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. There
will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess &
Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Coloton, Jessie Getek         
October 6, 2005 Jessie Coloton, 80, born November 14, 1924 as Czeslawa
Dominika Getek to Ignacy and Stella Haberek Getek, died on Thursday at home
surround by her loving family. Jessie was a communicant of St. Vincent dePaul
Church and a member of theAltar and Rosary Society. She is predeceased by her
husband, Richard who died in 1993. She was the beloved mother to son and
daughter-in-law, Ronald J. and Pamela Paul Coloton of Fayetteville; daughter
and son-in-law, Kathleen L. and John W. Grant of Simsbury, CT; beloved sister
of Florence "Stella" Adams of Palermo; beloved grandmother of John O. Grant
and Anna Grant, Olivia Coloton and Zachary Coloton. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 on Tuesday at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and
at 11 a.m. in St. Vincent dePaul Church. Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home, 3111 James Street. Contributions may be made to
Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, 13088.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Conti, Lois           
October 5, 2005 Lois Conti, 77, of Auburn, died October 5, 2005. Survivors:
husband, Ernest; daughters, Holly Conti and Carol Davidson; grandson, Bradley
Coffey. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 99
South St., Auburn. Arrangements by Pettigrass Funeral Home.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Fletcher, Claude         
October 5, 2005 Claude Fletcher, 89, of Syracuse, died on Wednesday at St.
Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Rossie, NY and completed his education at
the School for the Deaf in Malone. Survived by a brother, James Fletcher of
Ogdensburg and longtime companion, Marguerite Moreth of Syracuse. Services are
Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home, 1217 N.
Salina St. Contributions to AURORA of CNY, 518 James St, Syracuse 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Hurd, Anson C.             
October 6, 2005 Anson C. Hurd, age 89, life resident of Pulaski, died Thursday
at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. He was born on March 22, 1916, in
Pulaski, the son of John and Mary Fry Hurd. He attended Pulaski Academy High
School and married Bernice J. Johnson on May 31, 1934, in Pulaski; she died
January 17, 1988. He owned and operated a dairy farm for 45 years, retiring in
1977. Anson was a member of the Park United Methodist Church, Pulaski Grange,
and was a former trustee of Lincoln National Bank. Surviving are one son, John
F. Hurd of Fort Wayne, IN, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Park United Methodist
Church with Rev. Marilyn Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Pulaski
Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Park United Methodist Church, Hubble
Street, Pulaski, 13142.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Huston, Joyce C.         
October 7, 2005 Joyce C. (Falcone-Thayer) Huston, died suddenly Friday at her
home. Born January 11, 1941 in Syracuse, New York, she was a longtime resident
of Liverpool. Joyce graduated from Eastwood High School, was a member of the
LiverpoolChamber of Commerce and a past member of the Syracuse Jaycettes and
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She retired, after 25 years, as the Service
Representative at Key Bank Liverpool Office. After her retirement, she became
a crossing guard, where she enjoyed looking after the young children attending
Liverpool Elementary School. She also enjoyed her hobby of painting furniture,
which she called Nonnies' Whimsies. Surviving are three daughters, Christine
Falcone (Patrick) Taylor of North Syracuse, Catherine Falcone (Michael) Jones,
Caryn Falcone (Robert) Galusha both of Liverpool; sisters, Nancy Huston Lentz
of Liverpool, Donna Huston Rose of Baldwinsville; brother, John W. Huston Jr.,
of St. Petersburg, FL; longtime companion, Robert Schirato of Liverpool. She
thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren, Michael, Katie and Nicky Jones, Ross and Jared Taylor,
Cassandra and Robert Galusha, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and
grandnephews. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Maurer Funeral
Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Burial in Liverpool Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Central New York Affiliate Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation c/o Hotel
Syracuse, 500 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc.
www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Hysick, Jane S.            
October 7, 2005 Jane S. Hysick, 81, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away Friday.
Born in Syracuse, she was a member of Canton Woods Seniors, Blessed Sacrament
Church Alter & Rosary Society and a Communicant of St. Mary's Church. Jane is
predeceased by her husband, Andrew Hysick who passed away in 1984; and her
sister, Irene Blonsky. She is survived by three sons, Richard (Nancy) Hysick
of Clay, Ronald Hysick of Baldwinsville and James (Sheila) Hysick of Syracuse,
NY; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Calling hours will be Sunday, October 9,
2005 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route
31, Baldwinsville, NY. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.
Contributions may be made to Syracuse Home Assoc., 7740 Meigs Road,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

McKeon, William H.         
October 7, 2005 William H. McKeon, 85, of Kearney Avenue, Auburn, passed away
Friday, October 7, 2005. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School, the
University of Detroit, and Fordham University School of Law. He was a
practicing attorney in the City of Auburn for 45 years; a United States Army
veteran of World War II; a former chairman of Cayuga County Chapter of the
American Red Cross; Cayuga County Bar Association; trustee and vice-chairman
of the Cayuga County Community College Board of Trustees. He was a charter
member of the local Ancient Order of Hibernians, life memberships with the
Knights of Columbus, Elks and the Utopia Clubs, a member of the VFW, American
Legion, Auburn Golf and Country Club. An important part of his life was his
passionate devotion to the Democratic Party. Known as "Mr. Democrat," he was
the Cayuga County Democratic Party Chairman from 1953-1974. He was the State
of New York Democratic Party Chairman from 1962-1965. He is survived by his
wife, Ann McKeon; six children, David McKeon, Camillus, City Court Judge,
Michael McKeon, Auburn, Kathleen Neal, Sturbridge, Mass., Maureen Yacko,
Dayville, Conn., Teresa Oberg, Tewksbury, Mass., Brian McKeon, Washington,
D.C.; 10 grandchildren; sister, Jane Dodge, Auburn; three brothers, Robert,
John and Paul Connors, Holiday, Fla. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday in Holy Family Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held Monday in Holy Family Church from 2 to 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 85 North Street,
Auburn, NY, or the Cayuga Community College Foundation, 197 Franklin Street,
Auburn, NY. Funeral arrangements are with Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84
South St., Auburn, NY.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Pitcher, Emma R.           
October 7, 2005 Emma R. LaPradd Pitcher, 84, of Fulton, died Friday in Fulton.
She was born in Piercefield and has lived in Baldwinsville. She was a foster
mother for 18 years and was predeceased by her first husband, Ralph H. Pitcher
in 1955, her second hus-band, Peter F. Pitcher in 2002, and a her son Ralph A.
Pitcher in 1997. Survivors: one daughter, Nancy Ladd of Fulton; one son,
Richard P. of Baldwinsville; eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Services: Calling hours are today, 5 to 7 p.m. at
Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville, services to follow.
Falardeau Funeral Home FalardeauFH.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Sgroi, James A.            
October 6, 2005 James A. Sgroi, 86, of 312 W. Lewis Street, Canastota, died
Thursday, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25,
1918, in Fish Creek, NY, the son of Sam and Josephine Nicotra Sgroi. Jim lived
in Canastota allhis life, and was a 1937 graduate of Canastota High School. He
later attended Colby College in Maine, while serving in the Armed Forces. He
was a WW II veteran, serving overseas in the European Theatre as a second
Lieutenant with the US Army Air Corps where he was a navigator aboard B-24
Bombers. Jim was a self-employed produce farmer for most of his life, retiring
in 1980. He was a member of Casolwood Golf Course in Canastota, the E. Bart
Hanifin Council 473, Knights of Columbus, of Oneida, American Legion Charles
Miller Post #140 of Canastota, VFW Memorial Post #600 of Canastota, the
Madison County Onion Growers Association, a Director of the Cowaselon Creek
Watershed District, and St. Agatha's Cemetery Committee. Jim was a member of
St. Agatha's Church in Canastota. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing
poker with his friends. Jim was an avid flower and vegetable gardener. He was
a man who truly loved God, family and country. Jim married Grace A. Scirocco
on October 12, 1947 in Little Falls, NY. He was predeceased by a brother,
Joseph Sgroi; and a sister, Catherine Rapasadi. Survivors: His wife, Grace;
one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Susan Sgroi of Jamesville; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Anthony Pulverenti of Canastota, Janice and
Ralph Guida of Liverpool and Marie and Stephen Arena of Charlotte, NC; three
sisters, Carmella Sgroi of the Bronx, NY, Mary Matina and Margaret Cerio, both
of Canastota; one sister-in-law, Mary Sgroi of Canastota; seven grandchildren,
James Pulverenti, Elizabeth Pulverenti, Jeffrey Guida, Mark Guida, Michael
Arena, Sage Sgroi and Addison Sgroi; one great-granddaughter, Kayla Guida; as
well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2005, at St. Agatha's
Church, Canastota, with Rev. Kevin J. Corcoran, Pastor, officiating. The
family will greet friends at the church center immediately following the mass.
Burial will be in St. Agatha's Cemetery, Canastota. Arrangements are by the J.
Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota. Contributions: St.
Agatha's Church, 329 North Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY 13032, Hospice of
CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088, or to the Greater Lenox
Ambulance Service (GLAS) PO Box 382, Canastota, NY 13032, with envelopes
available at the church. J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Canastota 697-2294
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.

Stafford, Ruwand B.             
October 6, 2005 Ruwand B. Stafford, 84, of Sandy Creek/Lacona area, died
Thursday at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Widow of Clarence Stafford, who
died February 5, 2001. Survivors: four daughters, Karen (Jeff) Walker of
Camden, Susan Hirschberger of Newfield, Laurie (Ervin) Adams of Mexico, Denise
(Bruce) Elkin of Sandy Creek; two sons, Barry Stafford and companion, Pam
Yerdon of Camden, Peter (Pat) Stafford of Lacona; 14 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeanne (Richard) Sadler of Cortland; several
cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday 1 p.m. at Sandy Creek
United Methodist Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 4
to 7 p.m. at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Contributions: to the
friendship shop in Sandy Creek or Sandy Creek United Methodist Church.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/8/2005.