OBITS: The Post-Standard 9 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 Adams, Alfred J. October 7, 2005 Alfred J. Adams, 74, of Auburn, died Friday at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Calling Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 10, at Jewell Funeral Home, Weedsport, with a memorial service following at 7 p.m. Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Dr., Auburn, NY 13021. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Anderson, Deborah Foley October 5, 2005 Deborah Foley Anderson, 60, of 3 Waterford Lane, Auburn, died October 5 at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family. A communicant of St. Alphonsus Church, she was a graduate of Mr. Caramel High School (Class of '64) and was an LPN. She had been employed in the office of Dr. Robert Lubanski and later East Hill Medical. She enjoyed boating and tennis. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Ethel McKay Foley. Surviving are her husband, Paul of Auburn; son, Paul of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Kimberly/Derek Dunn of Madison, CT; brother, Edward/Rose, Auburn; sister, Marilyn/Robert Polo of NC; three grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ann Foley of Auburn. She was predeceased by a brother, Ronnie Foley. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2005, St. Alphonsus Church. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Cheche Funeral Home. Deborah's love for boating, tennis or any other function paled when compared to her love and devotion for her family. Her infectious smile can never be forgotten by anyone who was fortunate enough to have ever met her. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Austin, Jay V. October 2, 2005 Jay V. Austin, reunited with his beloved son, Terry, who died tragically last year. He is survived by his beloved son, Brett (Sonya) Austin; his companion of 20 years, Judy Krieger; his father, Lester (Sheila) Austin, MD; his mother, Carol (Don) Mir; brother, Terry (Louise) Austin; sister, Wendy Austin; granddaughter, Alyssa; nieces, nephews; many loving and supportive friends. Per Jay's wishes, there will be no calling or funeral services. Those wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society in his memory. Michael R. Yackiw Funeral Home Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Baca, Charles S. October 7, 2005 Charles S. Baca, 87, of Camillus, died Friday at Community General Hospital. He was born in Boswell, PA, and worked as a plumber for many years before working at West Genesee School District, where he retired in 1985. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, a member of Camillus Elks Lodge and Camillus VFW Post #8664. He was an avid bowler and hunter. He was predeceased by his son Dennis in 1991. Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Annabelle (Todero); three sons: Charles D., Lawrence W. and Thomas D.; a brother, Teddy; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services and calling hours are private. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, DeWitt. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Contributions in lieu of flowers to WAVES, 202 Bennett Rd., Camillus, NY 13031. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Blanchard, Irene M. October 6, 2005 Irene M. Blanchard, of Hannibal, died Thursday at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton. Born in Fulton, she was a life resident of Hannibal. Irene was employed for 41 years by Hannibal Central Schools and recently volunteered as an attendance officer at Fairley Elementary School. Irene was a lifelong member of Hannibal United Methodist Church and was organist for 57 years. She also was an officer for United Methodist Women and was a lay member of the Annual North Central New York Conference. Irene and her husband were co-founders of the American Field Service in Hannibal. She was a member of the Hannibal Historical Society, RSVP Program, Order of the Eastern Star and one of the founders of the Hannibal Free Library. She was also a member of the Hannibal Hens Club for over 50 years. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Harold "Pete" Blanchard, in 1983; a grandson, Leslie Ritton; and a great-grandson, Mason Ritton. Surviving: a daughter, Shirley Ritton of Vancouver, WA; two sons, Carlton (Barbara) Blanchard of Syracuse and Wendell (Barbara) Blanchard of Hannibal; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hannibal United Methodist Church, Church Street, Hannibal. Burial will be at Martville Cemetery, Martville. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga Street, Hannibal. Contributions may be made to Hannibal United Methodist Church, PO Box 89, Hannibal; Hannibal Free Library, PO Box 174, Hannibal, NY 13074; or to a charity of choice in Irene's memory. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. www.fosterfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Capra, Mansueto "Monty" October 7, 2005 Mansueto "Monty" Capra, 86, of Liverpool, died Friday at Van Duyn Nursing Home. Born in New Jersey, and a career Marine, Monty moved to Syracuse with his family in 1960. He joined the Marine Corps in 1940, was part of the decoy invasion of Saipan and landed on Guam. He eventually stood duty in Japan and later Thailand. He served during the Korean War and retired as a master sergeant in 1963 as a member of the I&I staff for the 8th Tank Battalion of Syracuse. He was a supply officer at Hancock Field and at Instruments for Cardiac Research in Syracuse. For many years, he was an umpire for the Liverpool Little League, an employee of the Liverpool Country Club and a singing waiter on the Mid-Lakes Navigation Company Erie Canal Dinner Cruise. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise (Zerga) Capra; a sister, Margie Fermeglia of Queens; daughters, Joan Capra and Celia Peterson; grandsons: Marc (Robin), Lee (Jenny) and Carl (Adelle) Peterson; great-grandson, James Capra Peterson; and many nieces, nephews and their children. Calling hours will be 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville. Burial with military honors will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Marine Corps Toys for Tots or a charity of the giver. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Chapman Sr., Raymond C. September 22, 2005 Raymond C. Chapman Sr., Maj. USA Ret., 85, of Senatobia, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, September 22. Maj. Chapman, a career pilot, flew for the Army in the Philippines during WWII, where he met and married his wife of 43 years, Lt. Evelyn M. Green, an Army Nurse. Qualified in fixed wing and helicopters, he served at numerous overseas and stateside assignments until his retirement in 1961 as the commander of the 121st Aviation Company. Following retirement, he joined the Civil Service and continued flying for our government until a medical retirement forced him to stop flying in 1975. He then served as the mayor of Marbleton, Wyoming, in the late seventies, until finally settling in Gulfport, FL. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn M. Chapman, and a son, Robert J. Chapman. Survivors: loving father of Raymond C. Chapman Jr., Sherry A Hollinger, Charles A. Chapman and Mark T. Chapman; a sister, Alta Newkirk of Liverpool; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Friday, October 14, at Manlius Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross's Hurricane Relief Fund. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Chiasson, Catherine Patricia "Pat" O'Connell Chiasson October 8, 2005 Catherine Patricia "Pat" Chiasson, 67, of LaFayette, died Saturday at Community General Hospital. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading and collecting books. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles; two daughters, Carrie Abbott of Otisco and Cheryl Doster of LaFayette; one son, Charles M. of Liverpool; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert O'Connell of Boston and William O'Connell of Lewiston, ME. Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette. Contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 220 Herald Place, Syr., NY 13202. Please light a candle in memory of Pat at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. 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 surrounded by her loving family. Jessie was a communicant of St. Vincent dePaul Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was predeceased by her husband Richard in 1993. She was the beloved mother of 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 a.m. Tuesday at 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, NY 13088. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Corbett, Mary Elizabeth Doohen Doohen Corbett October 7, 2005 Mary Elizabeth Doohen Corbett passed away October 7, 2005. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Doohen and Edward J. Corbett; mother of Mary Beth (David) Henry; grandmother of Elizabeth, Kathryn, Emmett and Owen Henry, and Edward, Bridget, Patrick, Laura, Colleen, Daniel, Griffin and Kevin Corbett; stepmother of Edward (Cathy), Timothy (Kelly) and James (Anne) Corbett. Friends may call Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (1 mile north of Maple Rd.), where prayers will be offered at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Neuman Chapel-UB North Campus, 470 Frontier Rd. at Audubon at noon. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Neuman Building, UB Common, Suite 209, Amherst, NY 14228. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Farmer, William "Skip" October 8, 2005 William "Skip" Farmer, 59, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by his family. Born in Syracuse, he resided in Marcellus the past 37 years. He was employed as a diesel truck mechanic for Ryder Truck Rental, was an avid NASCAR fan and a member of the NRA. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Ferguson Farmer; two daughters, Barbara and Kendra Farmer, both of Syracuse; two grandchildren, Steven and Jessica Smith; one sister, Jean Pirozzi of Marcellus; and two nephews. Services: 8 p.m. Tuesday at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Trpk. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Butler-Badman Funeral Home Inc. Onondaga Hill Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Graves, Janet S. (Strong) October 6, 2005 Janet S. (Strong) Graves, 62, of Jamesville, passed away Thursday at Community General Hospital. Born in Paterson, NJ, Janet enjoyed doing family genealogy and taking walks in the woods with her family. She loved gardening and was thepresident of the Lafayette Garden Club. Janet always had a positive attitude, kind words, a great sense of humor and a big smile. Above all, she always put her family first. She was our best friend. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert G. Graves Sr.; three children: Cheryl and husband Steven Bonawitz of Lewiston, ME; Robert G. and Elizabeth Graves of Rochester; and John F. Graves of Rochester; two grandchildren, Eric Steven Bonawitz and Katherine Lynn Bonawitz; her mother, Lucille L. Strong of Syracuse; her brother, John Strong of Kittery, ME; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral services and burial at Jamesville Cemetery will be held privately at the request of the family. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Hall, Carole Ann Murphy October 5, 2005 Carole Ann Murphy Hall, 69, passed away Wednesday. Carole was a native of Boston who moved to Fayetteville recently. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth McKenzie, Linda Aiello, Catherine Crawford, Kristin Nelson and Roland Hall Jr.; her sister, Diane Crawford; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be held in Chatham, MA. Carter "Family Owned with Pride" 100% Customer Survey Rating of Overall Excellence in 2003 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Huston, Joyce C. Falcone-Thayer Huston 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 Liverpool Chamber 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 Nonnie's Whimsies. Surviving are three daughters, Christine Falcone (Patrick) Taylor of North Syracuse, and Catherine Falcone (Michael) Jones and Caryn Falcone (Robert) Galusha, both of Liverpool; sisters, Nancy Huston Lentz of Liverpool and 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, and Cassandra and Robert Galusha. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and -nephews. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at 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 CNY Affiliate Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5008 Brittonfield Pkwy., Suite 300, E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Johnson, Donald A. October 7, 2005 Donald A. "Don" Johnson, formerly of the Valley, Onondaga Hill and The Nottingham, died Friday after two difficult years battling cancer. He was born in Rochester, NY, and moved to Syracuse when he was 12. He attended East- wood High School and graduated from East Syracuse High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the 12th Armored Division. He was married to two lovely ladies, Marion Coon, who died in 1985, and Kathleen Mullally, who died in 2001. He graduated from Central City Business Institute and worked at Lincoln Bank for several years, where he met Bernard Corbishley, who became a lifelong friend of over 50 years. He later worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where he retired as a procedure analyst in 1987 after 33 years of employment. Throughout his life Don was very active in volunteer work, including Valley Little League in the late 1960s, where he was a team manager for Arctic Island as well as secretary of the league for many years. He was active in Meals on Wheels and volunteered at Community General Hospital and Van Duyn Home and Hospital. He did the weekly read-out program for WCNY for several years. Don enjoyed golfing and bowling and belonged to the Onondaga Seniors Friday Morning Golf League at Orchard Vali and Tuesday bowling league at Syracuse Bowling Center. Don was a communicant of St. James Church for over 40 years, where he was a lector and Eucharistic minister. Don will always be remembered for his sense of humor, which carried him through adverse periods, including the illnesses of his two wives as well as his own health problems. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Mary Ellen and Russ Zackevich of Onondaga Hill, Elizabeth and Gregg Rush of Waterport, NY, and Kathleen and Maynard Holt of Houston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law Paul and Tricia Johnson of Flower Mound, Texas; eight grandchildren: Natalie Zackevich, Ken and Bradley Rush, Owen, Eliza and Ethan Holt, and Kendall and Brooke Johnson; a sister and her husband, Gloria and Chuck Rogers of Brewerton; a brother-in-law, Ron Coon of Winterpark, FL; several nieces and nephews. In addition, he is survived by Kate Mullally's children--Michael Mullally, Karen Smythe, Patty Knopp, Kathy Mullally, Maureen Fekete--and their families. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Church. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens. Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either Hospice Foundation of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088-6148 or to St. James School, 4845 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13205. Please light a candle in memory of Don at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home "Helping You make the right choices" Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Kalet, Dr. Robert M. October 7, 2005 Dr. Robert M. Kalet, 54, of Port Byron, died Friday. Survivors: his wife Nancy; sons Adam, Brian and Chad; brother David; and father, Leon. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward, Auburn. Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Cayuga Co. Chapter Red Cross, designated for local disasters. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Klucznik, Julius J. October 7, 2005 Julius J. Klucznik, 83, of Noblesville, IN, died Friday in Harbour Manor Care Center, Noblesville. Born September 27, 1912, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Julian and Rose (Matilowska) Klucznik, immigrants from Poland. He retired as a regional manager in the insurance industry. Survivors: a son, Paul (Helen) Klucznik, Noblesville; and three grandchildren. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday, October 15, in Willowgreen Gorge Cemetery, Harbor Creek, PA. Final care entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals, Noblesville. Online condolences may be posted at wagnerfamilyfunerals.com. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Lavine, Grace E. October 5, 2005 Grace E. Lavine, 99, formerly of DeRuyter, died Wednesday. She was born in Herkimer and was a homemaker. Survivors: daughters, Catherine Case of Manlius and Ethel Pforter of North Port, FL; sons, Kenneth of Camillus and David of Homer; 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Levi, and a son, Robert. Services were held Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. Contributions: St. Lawrence Church, DeRuyter Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Lawrence Sr., Thomas W. October 5, 2005 Thomas Wesley Lawrence Sr., 78, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Wednesday at the VA Medical Center. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Dunbar Post #1642. He was formerly employed at the city of Syracuse Department of Public Works. He was a CSEA union steward. He leaves to cherish his memory his lifelong companion and friend, Ruth Gregory of Syracuse; five daughters: Nellie "Cookie" Gregory, Beverly Pope-Johnson (Robert) and Rita Lawrence, all of Syracuse, Patricia Ann Poe (Carl) of Fredericksburg, VA, and Theodora Hill of Capital Heights, MD; five sons: Joe Vernon Gregory (Constance), Ronnie Gregory (Pamela) and Theodore Gregory of Syracuse, Thomas Wesley Lawrence Jr. (Deborah) of Baldwinsville, NY, and Timothy Lawrence Hart of Winter Park, FL; three sisters: Bernice Baker, Helena Akins (Elder Eugene Sr.) and Mary Lively, all of Syracuse; two brothers, Rev. George Clark (Pamela) of Utica, NY, and Rev. James Clark (Christine) of Buffalo, NY; several loving grandchildren, relatives and a host of friends. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Payton Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1816 Midland Ave., with funeral services following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated 475-0285 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Luongo, Francis John August 19, 2005 In loving memory of Francis John Luongo, a memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2005, at St. John the Baptist Church, Syracuse. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. McElroy, Mildred A. October 7, 2005 Mildred A. McElroy, 77, of Tully, passed away Friday at her home. Born in Syracuse, she resided in Tully most of her life. She was a retired secretary for the Onondaga County Executive's Office under John Mulroy. An active member of the Republican Party, she was a member of the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Surviving are her husband, John D. McElroy; two sons, John D. Jr. and Frederick A., both of Tully; one daughter, Jamie A. Foster of Groton; four grandchildren: Jessica and Beth Foster, Kerry McElroy and Alex Sloan; her stepmother, Anna Schad of Syracuse; three brothers: John "Jack," Donald and David Schad. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully. Interment: Tully Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Morrow, Dorothy October 5, 2005 Dorothy Morrow, 85, of Lake Park, FL, died Wednesday. Born November 15, 1919, in Syracuse, she was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Grace (Harvey) Anderson; brother, Hugh V. Anderson; sister, Harriet Millard; and niece, Karleen Millard. She is survived by her son, Herbert W. Lozott of Lake Park, FL, and his children and grandchildren; nephew, James (Pat) Lozott of Camillus; and niece, Jane Millard (Butch) Kuchta of Oneida. Royal Palm Funeral Home, W. Palm Beach, FL, directing. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Paulat-Sagert, Karin M. October 5, 2005 Karin M. Paulat-Sagert, 51, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Germany and lived in Syracuse for the past 48 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Horst and Elisabeth Paulat. Survivors: her daughters, Adrianne and April Thomas; and grandchildren, Jevon Grainger and Arianna Baggett. Calling Hour: 11 a.m. to noon Monday at FARONE & SON with services to follow. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Dewitt. Dignity FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME 1500 PARK ST. Four Generations of Funeral Directors Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Phillips, Rose Cirando October 7, 2005 Rose Cirando Phillips, 77, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully Friday at her home with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by a son, Stephen, in 1972. Rose was formerly employed by A.E. Nettleton Co. for 30 years and re-tired from Prince Mastercraft. Survived by her husband of 39 years, Stephen D. Phillips; two daughters, Jackie Eckstadt and Christine Phillips of Syracuse; a son, John (Gladys) of Meridan; a stepson, Jeffrey (Lynn) Phillips of Mattydale; grandchildren: John, Oliver, Audrey, Andrea, Sarah, Jenna and Kenny; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Brianna; two sisters, Mary Cirando of Syracuse and Victoria Priolo of Phoenix, AZ; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Dignity PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Scott, Joan M. October 7, 2005 Joan M. Scott, 74, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born November 24, 1930, the daughter of the late William and Thelma Jenks Butman, she graduated from Fulton High School and the BOCES LPN course in Mexico. She was employed at Oswego Hospital and at NOCHSI in Pulaski, where she was Dr. McChesney's nurse for 13 years, until retiring due to health problems. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pulaski. Survivors: her husband of 51 years, Frank J. Scott; three sons: David (Julie) Scott of Mexico, Eric (MaryEllen) Scott of Altmar and Steve (Lesa) Scott of Oswego; two daughters, Kathleen (David) Gaffey of Williamstown and Anne Fontana of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; a sister, Nancy Butman of Oswego; and a brother, William (Judith) Butman of King Ferry, NY. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Pulaski. Burial in Daysville Cemetery. Calling Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church, 5353 U.S. Rte. 11. Contributions: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements by Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek, NY Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. 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 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 10/9/2005. Skinner Sr., Ronald B. September 15, 2005 Ronald B. Skinner Sr., 59, formerly of Jordan, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at his home in Pleasant Grove, CA. Born in Syracuse, Ronnie lived in Jordan before moving to California in 1972. He was formerly employed as a custodian and substitute bus driver by the Jordan-Elbridge School District. Ronnie was a truck driver while living in California. His father, Bud, died in 1983. Surviving are his children, Ronald B. Jr. and Christine Skinner, both of CA, and Neil Skinner of Baldwinsville; his mother, Virginia Skinner of Weedsport; a brother, Robert A. Skinner of Weedsport; three grandchildren: Alexis, Beatrice and Ryan; a niece, Tammy Skinner of Port Byron; and his special friend, Debbie Ferguson of Pleasant Grove. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.15, 2005, in Rose Cemetery, Rose, NY. Contributions may be may to Rose Cemetery Association General Fund, 9992 Gobblers Knob, Clyde, NY 14433. BUSH FUNERAL HOME Jordan 689-6116 Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Sutor McCorry, Patricia Sutor McCorry October 7, 2005 Patti, age 60, went to be with her Lord on Friday after a courageous second battle with cancer. Patti worked at the Cobblestone Inn, then the Liverpool School District Transportation Dept. as a bus driver attendant working with special-needs children. Patti leaves behind her companion, Gaston Yockell; sons: Jeffrey Sutor, wife, Denise; Jason Sutor, wife, Tracy; granddaughter, Emma; brother, William Kane, wife, Betty; sister, Ellen Paratore, husband, Roy; Gaston's children, Richard Yockell, wife, Melanie; Jonguy Yockell; Michelle Yockell, fiance Tim McDonald; five nieces; nine great-nieces and -nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Rte. 31, Baldwinsville. Very special thanks to Gaston, who lovingly cared for her through both of her illnesses; her sons, Jeff and Jason; and so many friends who were there to help her through her laughter and her tears. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Angels of Liverpool Transportation, 4101 Longbranch Road, Liverpool, NY 13090; Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088; or the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., E. Syracuse, NY 13057. No one should have to fight cancer once, let alone twice, but she did it with courage and dignity and sometimes humor. May God take her in his arms. He has another Angel. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Warner, Frederick E. October 7, 2005 Frederick E. Warner, 66, formerly of Camillus, passed away Friday following a long illness. Born in Syracuse, he resided in Camillus over 30 years. He worked at Rollway Bearing for 25 years and at Carrier Corp. for 10 years. Fred served in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife, Madeline Venditte Warner; two daughters, Wenda (Dan) Warner Klaczko of Camillus and Melanie (Robert) Ramsden of Nedrow; two sons, Frederick Jr. (Mishell) Warner of SC and Paul K. of Camillus; three granddaughters: Sara Warner and Lauren and Brittnee Klaczko; two sisters, Nancy LaTreill of Liverpool and Carol LaJudice of Cicero; one brother, Daniel Warner of Liverpool. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Trpk. Interment: Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from noon until 1 p.m. Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc. Onondaga Hill Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005. Whipple, Lula M. October 7, 2005 Lula M. Whipple, 97, of Oneida, died Friday at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Born in Oneida on April 11, 1908, she was the daughter of Henry and Lucy Tracy Saamer. A lifelong resident of Oneida, Mrs. Whipple was educated in Oneida schools. She married Ernest J. Whipple in St. Joseph's Church on April 15, 1928. Mr. Whipple died on May 8, 1990. Mrs. Whipple was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. She was predeceased by her sister, Helena Berical, and her two brothers, Charles and Earl Saamer. Surviving are two daughters, Ann (Edward) Cook of Oneida and Susan (William) Steiner of Fayetteville; three sons: John J. (Anne) Whipple and Richard E. (Rose) Whipple, both of Oneida, and Charles E. (Mary) Whipple of Canastota; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main St., Oneida, and 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Oneida Fire Dept. Rescue Squad. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/9/2005.