Friday, July 25, 2008

New York Daily Obituaries 07/25/08

  • Aiello, Pauline E. (DeSario)

    Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Monday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Sylvester's Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Saturday 7-9 P.M. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

    • Andrews, Ruth E.

      Andrews, Ruth E. Rochester: July 14, 2008. Predeceased by her parents, Dr. Axel &Ruth (Hansson) Ericksen; sister, Cynthia E. Vukcevich. Survived by cousin, Birgitta J. Mardell; niece, Sasha V. Fraynor; loving family and friends. Ruth was a member of Vasa Klippen Lodge of Rochester, Sons of Norway, Danish Sisterhood and a retiree of the City of Rochester. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 11 AM at The Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word (597 East Avenue). Interment,…

      • Andruzzi, Elizabeth A. (Aiello)

        Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Ave, P.R., on Saturday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Pity R.C. Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contribitions to The American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Rockville, MD. 20852 would be appreciated. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SILive.com/obits

        • Atkins, Samuel T.

          Milton, NY Samuel T. Atkins, 59, of Milton, NY, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at home. Born in Newburgh, NY on April 15, 1949, he was the son of the late Russell Allen Atkins, Sr. and the late Madolyn Stella (Kennedy). He was an Operating Engineer, employed by Local 137 and was the owner operator of Sam's Luncheonette, Marlboro, NY. Survived by one brother, John J. Atkins of Port Charlotte, FL, several nieces & nephews and several great nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Russell…

          • Augustine, Herbert E.

            are invited to join the family for the Memorial Service at The Burchfield Commons, 2290 Union Rd., West Seneca, Monday at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to Voluntary Services (135), 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Arrangements by the COMFORT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6469 Olean Rd., South Wales/East Aurora (652-8716).Guest registry available at www.legacy.com/lockportjournal .

            • Ayer, Marion L.

              • Balanovsky, Sosia

                BALANOVSKY - Sosia July 24, 2008, beloved wife of the late Michael Balanovsky; devoted mother of Inna (Anatoly) Kugolets; loving grandmother of Sam (Marie) Kugolets; great-grandmother of Amanda and Shanna Kugolets; aunt of Yacov (Jean) Rivilis of Chicago, IL and Emilia (Edward) Kogan of Chicago, IL. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 2 PM. No prior visitations. Flower donations in her memory may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.,

                • Benedict, Violet R.

                  PORT HENRY -- Violet R. Benedict, 75, of Port Henry, N.Y., died Monday, July 21, 2008, at Ten Broeck Commons, Lake Katrine, N.Y., She was born June 13, 1933, in Port Henry, N.Y., to the late Beatrice (Baker) and Dawn Metcalf Gregory., Violet was a technical painter for Simmonds Precision, Vergennes, Vt., before retiring in 1993., She is survived by her brother James and his wife, Sandra Gregory, Hurley, N.Y.; nephew, James Jr. and wife, Laura Gregory, Franklin, N.Y., niece, Jennifer and husband, William…

                  • Bennett, Richard T.

                    for Richard (Rich) Bennett will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at The First Presbyterian Church of Endicott, 29 Grant Ave., Endicott. The family will receive friends Friday, July 25, 2008, from 5 - 8 p.m. at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego. www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com

                    • Bernstein, Sandra

                      Chester, NY Sandra Bernstein of Chester, NY, a retired Administrator for RCA Records and 25 year resident of the area died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Arden Hill Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Rick. Sandra was a member of the entertainment, welcome committees in her community, a former inspector for the Board of Elections and a member of environmental organizations. Services will be held on Friday, July 25, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus, NJ. Shiva will be private. Arrangements by…

                      • Bitel, Marjorie (Semanchin)

                        BITEL - Marjorie (nee Semanchin)July 23, 2008. Marjorie Bitel (nee Semanchin); beloved wife of the late Melvin Bitel; devoted mother of Patricia (Paul) Mazur; loving grandmother of Christopher (Jill) and Marc (Rachel) Mazur; cherished great G.G of Brayden and Carson; sister of Charles (Mary) Fachko; pre-deceased by John (Helen) Semanchin, James, Steven, George and William (Joann) Fachko. Survived by many adoring nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St (Cor.…

                        • Boylan, Ralph

                          Ralph Boylan of Owego, N.Y. Ralph Boylan, 74, of Owego, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Riverview Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Virginia (Poneleit) Boylan; his daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Robert Brokaw, Fla., Debra and Patrick Sullivan, Fla.; his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Lynn Boylan, Vt., Richard Boylan, Vestal, N.Y., Thomas and Anajulia Boylan, Tex., Daniel and Lisa Boylan, Big Flats, N.Y., Mark and Marion Boylan, Ky.; his stepchildren,…

                          • Brigham, Tammy Lynn

                            HYDE PARK, Vt. -- Tammy Lynn (Trim) Brigham, 37, of Hyde Park, Vt., passed away unexpectedly in her sleep early Monday morning, July 21, 2008, while vacationing with her family in Old Orchard, Maine., She was born at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, N.Y., Oct. 31, 1970, the daughter of Dennis Narducci of Morrisonville and Sandra L. Trim (Farrell) of Soper Street, Morrisonville. She was adopted by William R. Trim when she was an infant., Tammy attended and graduated from Peru Jr./Sr. High School in June…

                            • Buonanno, Suzanne

                              may call Sunday from 2 ?4 and 6 ?8 PM at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, 32 John St., Akron where prayers will be Monday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AMK at St. Mary's Church in Lockport.Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery in Clarence Ctr.Memorials may be made to The Dale Assoc. (Lockport Senior Center) 315 Bewly Bldg., Lockport, NY 14094 or Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P. O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240.

                              • Canfield Sr., William H.

                                William H. Canfield, Sr. formerly of New Milford, Pa. Mr. William H. Canfield, Sr., 64, of Winter Haven, Fla., passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at his residence. He was born in New Milford, Pa. on September 10, 1943. He was a US Air Force Vietnam veteran, Quality Control Inspector for GAF, trustee for the South New Milford Baptist Church and a church and choir member of Faith Baptist Church, Winter Haven. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rena Nancy Canfield; sons, William H. Canfield, Jr.,…

                                • Carpenter, Francis Robert

                                  FRANCIS ROBERT CARPENTER, 89, of Port Henry, N.Y., died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Horace Nye Nursing Home in Elizabethtown, N.Y., Arrangements are incomplete at this time with the Harland Funeral Home., A full obituary will appear at a later date.

                                  • Clark, Patrick E.

                                    Patrick E. Clark formerly of Owego Patrick E. Clark, 39, of Slaterville Springs, passed away suddenly at Wilson Hospital on July 20, 2008. Patrick is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm and was a member of VFW Post 1449, Endicott. Patrick was very active with the Pride Riders. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be directed to Toys for Tots, c/o Salvation Army, 414 Lake St., Elmira, N.Y. A memorial service will be held…

                                    • Colicchia, Thomas V.

                                      , staff and individuals who worked and lived with Thomas will be held Saturday from 9-11 AM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC, 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, contributions in memory of Thomas may be made to WNYDDSO, 1200 East and West Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224. Online register at www.Amigone.com,

                                      • Coniglio, Clara

                                        CONIGLIO, Clara - Mom, not a day goes by that we dont miss your great smile and contagious laughter. Your memory will be in our hearts forever.Love,LOUIS AND FAMILY,

                                        • Conkling, Jean Louise

                                          Jean Louise (nee Philipps) Conkling passed away July 19, 2008 in UnitedMemorial Hospital, Batavia. Born June 18, 1926 in Alden she was the lovingdaughter of the late Joseph Philipps and late Laura Mae (late Floyd) Warner.Jean worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Co. in Amherst. Sheis survived by her beloved husband Dr. Ralph Conkling of nearly 60years(August 14) of Darien Center, NY; dear mother of Betty Mae Martin ofCalifornia and JoAnn (Robert) Lepsch of Pembroke, NY; sister of the…

                                          • Cosimano, Charles A.

                                            • Crampton Jr., Jack E.

                                              Jack E. Crampton Jr. of Binghamton Jack E. Crampton Jr. passed away at the Bridgewater Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, surrounded by his family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced Sunday, and under the direction of the Wm. R. Chase &Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange Street, Binghamton.

                                              • Dale, Linda J.

                                                Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741 would be appreciated by the family.

                                                • Danza, Dominick P.

                                                  MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD. Complete notice to follow. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                  • Decker, Sarah Lowers Vance

                                                    Middletown, NY Sarah Lowers Vance Decker, 68, of Middletown died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Park Manor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ctr., Middletown, NY. Sarah was born in Warwick, NY on September 8, 1939, the daughter of the late David Lowers and Pearl Ethel York Vance. She was a floor worker at Classic Case and for Classy Leather Goods, Middletown. She is survived by her husband, Robert Edward Decker, Sr. of Middletown; sons, Robert Edward Decker, Jr. of Middletown, Stanley Allen husband of Brenda…

                                                    • Delanoy, Edward J.

                                                      Edward J. Delanoy of Brackney, Pa. A Funeral Service for Edward J. Delanoy will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2008, at the First Baptist Church, Hallstead, Pa., with Pastor Richard Woodruff officiating. Interment will be made in Chenango Valley Cemetery, Hillcrest, N.Y. Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Hallstead, Pa., and on Monday morning from 10 - 11 a.m., at the church, prior to the service. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy…

                                                      • Dochstader, Louise L. (Lorich)

                                                        will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in S.S. Peter &Paul Church, Monday morning at 9:30 (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo Inc.,

                                                        • Dolloway, Catherine A.

                                                          will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 2-5 p.m. at Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, 39 Orchard St., Walden, NY. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh. Arrangements were by the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc., 845-778-3811.

                                                          • Douglas, Muriel M.

                                                            KEESEVILLE -- Muriel M. Douglas, 84, of Vine Street, Keeseville, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., She was born in Jay, May 25, 1924, the daughter of Nelson and Marguerite (Ward) Pelkey., She married Reginald F. Douglas, Dec. 9, 1941, in Jay. He predeceased her May 9, 1999., Muriel was employed with Montgomery Wards in Plattsburgh for many years., She enjoyed hosting yard sales, growing her plants, reading, the opera, especially Pavarotti and praying for her family and…

                                                            • EDGAR A. VANHYNING

                                                              Edgar A. VanHyning, 94, formerly of Dansville, passed away Tuesday (July 22, 2008) in Painted Post. Edgar was born in Deerfield in April 29, 1914, the son of the late Simon and Etta VanHyning. On June 30, 1939, he was married to his wife, Marjorie (Burd) VanHyning, who predeceased him on Nov. 16, 1985. Edgar owned and operated the Dansville Lumber Co. for many years, and he was a past president of the Exchange Club. He was a former member of the Dansville Presbyterian Church, the Dansville Rod and Gun Club,…

                                                              • EMILY SUE WOLFE

                                                                Emily Sue Wolfe, 4, daughter of Matthew and Trisha Hough Wolfe, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning (July 21, 2008) at her home in Dansville. She was born in Rochester, on Dec. 29, 2003. Emily had a wonderful life full of love and companionship given to her by her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. She enjoyed going for walks, shopping at Wal-Mart and the mall, watching Dora the Explorer, cows, dogs, cats, and the color purple. Surviving in addition to her parents, Matt and Trisha, are her…

                                                                • Eddy, Bruce A.

                                                                  Bruce A. Eddy July 21, 2008 Bruce A. Eddy, 85, of 333 S. Webber Dr., Chittenango, N.Y., passed away Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Endicott, Mr. Eddy was a longtime resident of Endicott, moving to Chittenango 5 years ago. He was employed as a model maker at IBM in Endicott for 35 years, retiring in 1979. Mr. Eddy was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a pilot during WWII and he was a former POW. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice in 2002. Surviving are a daughter, LeAnne…

                                                                  • Eggleston, Cornelius P.

                                                                    CORNELIUS P. EGGLESTON, 74, of Rennie Street, Malone, N.Y., died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, surrounded by his family, a patient there since July 19., He was born in Malone, Aug. 4, 1933, the son of the late Louise Spinner., hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. John Bosco Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

                                                                    • FRANCIS G. SMITH

                                                                      Francis G. Smith, 83, of 4455 W. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, passed away Thursday (July 24, 2008) at Monroe County Community Hospital in Rochester. Friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Church, Wayland, with interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in the Sunday Edition of the Spectator. Arrangements are by St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 W. Naples St., Wayland.

                                                                      • Ferris, Mary L. (Mundy)

                                                                        will receive friends at the C. MERTZ &SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association.,

                                                                        • Fitzgerald, Scott P.

                                                                          will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker Blvd.). Family and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:30 AM in St. Christopher Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY (please assemble at church). Online register at www.amigone.com,

                                                                          • Florence E. Miller

                                                                            Florence E. Miller, 77, of Steuben Hill Road, passed away peacefully on Monday evening July 21, 2008, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She had the comfort of her loving family at her side. She was born on Feb. 22, 1931, in Valley Stream, L.I., daughter of the late Frederick and Florence Volmer Schoen. Florence was raised on Long Island where she graduated from Valley Stream High School. She furthered her education at Adelphi University where she was a member of Delta Zeta Society. On Feb. 12, 1958,…

                                                                            • Forsyth, Kevin

                                                                              may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY, SATURDAY 7-9 PM and SUNDAY 1-5 PM. Funeral services will be held MONDAY at 11:00 AM in Hess Road Wesleyan Church, 2514 Hess Road, Appleton, NY. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY. Memorials to a charity of one?s choice would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

                                                                              • Freeman, Dorothy J.

                                                                                will be on Friday, July 25, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Warwick Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothy's life will take place at her church at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 5 Wisner Road, Warwick, NY 10990. For further information, directions or to send an online condolence,…

                                                                                • GERTRUDE SMYDER

                                                                                  Gertrude “Gert” S. Smyder, 88, of Sandy Hill Rd., passed away early Tuesday morning (July 22, 2008) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. Gert was born May 5, 1920, in Atlanta, the daughter of Edward and Lucy (Polmanteer) Schubmehl. She grew up in Dansville, was a high school graduate of Dansville and remained a life resident of that area. Her employment career included a couple of different companies. She spent a few years at F.A. Owens and for over 29 years she was employed as a secretary at Foster…

                                                                                  • Galard, John A.

                                                                                    Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton. Monday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Rita's Church 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. K. Terrance McGinley, Director, Harmon Home for Funerals Locally Family Owned & Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                    • Gilbert, Harry A.

                                                                                      for Harry at 11:00 a.m. in the East Maine Cemetery, Maine, N.Y. on Saturday, July 26, 2008. The Reverend Donald Kidd will officiate. Those wishing may make memorials to the Cerebral Palsy & Handicap Children's Association of Chemung County, Inc., 1118 Charles Street, Elmira, N.Y. 14904 in Harry's memory. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com

                                                                                      • Gorman, Gerald V.

                                                                                        GORMAN - Gerald V. Jerry July 24, 2008. Loving companion of Judy (Kaminski) Monin; dear father of Jeanna, Michael and Alexandra Gorman; son of Jeanette B. (Buccella) Licata and the late Donald Gorman Sr.; brother of Deborah (Benito Cachinero) Gorman, Rosemary (Robert) McLennan, William (Kathleen) Gorman, late Donald (Carla) Gorman, Jr.; uncle of Benito and Alexander Cachinero-Gorman, Chase Gorman, Ashley and Natalie Gorman, Emma, Abby, and Hannah Palmerton; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.…

                                                                                        • Grant, Gerald E. (Jerry)

                                                                                          Gerald (Jerry) E. Grant of Apalachin The family of Gerald (Jerry) E. Grant will receive friends at Coleman &Daniels Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St., Endicott, N.Y., on Friday, July 25th, at 12:30 p.m., prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service.

                                                                                          • Groat, Peter James

                                                                                            Peter James Groat, 70, passed away unexpectedly July 17, 2008. Peter was born July 8, 1938 in North Tonawanda, NY.He is preceded in death by his mother, Stella. Peter is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Patricia; his father, Joseph (June); brothers, Thomas (Judith) and Gary (Cathy); sister, Patricia and several nieces and nephews. Peter was a beloved son, brother and uncle.Funeral service on Monday, July 21st at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant, Tucson, AZ.

                                                                                            • Gulisano, Samuel Paul

                                                                                              GULISANO, Samuel Paul -It broke our hearts to see you go, you took a part of us with you. The memory of you will love forever in our hearts and thoughts. We look forward to the day we will see you again. We love and miss you. Our endless love.MOM, NICOLE, LINDA, KATHY, JENNIFER AND HARLEY,

                                                                                              • Hadrych, Thaddeus

                                                                                                HADRYCH - Thaddeus July 24, 2008, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Alice (nee Grablis); dearest father of Lorraine (Ron) Redlinski, Richard (Lisa) Hadrych and Tina Hadrych; loving grandfather of Cheri, Renee, Taylor and Dominic. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (two blocks south of William St.), Saturday at 9:30 AM and in St. Philip the Apostle RC Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalberts Cemetery, Lancaster, NY. Family present to…

                                                                                                • Heckman, Floyd B.

                                                                                                  invited. The Rev. Donald Mohr will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.

                                                                                                  • Herlan, Craig D.

                                                                                                    wishes donations be made to a charity of your choice in the honor of Craig D. Herlan. Arrangements are under the direction of the GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South Hwy. 441, Lake City, (386) 752-1954. Please sign the guest book:www.gatewayforestlawn.com,

                                                                                                    • Holland, William Louis

                                                                                                      William Louis Holland, 72, of Alexandria, VA, died July 10, 2008 at his home, after 13 years of battling prostate cancer. Son of Raymond F. Holland and Margaret Breitenbach Holland. Husband of Frances McCreary Holland. Father of Sean Holland with his partner, Robbie Schwartzwald, Catherine Holland and husband, Steven Hodas, Kevin Holland and wife, Diane Holland. Grandfather of Emma Holland and Jacob Hodas. Brother of Roger Holland, Peggy Kareken and Ann Sullivan. Memorial donations may be made to the ACLU…

                                                                                                      • Hudson, Nancy

                                                                                                        Nancy Hudson, 82, of Michigan Ave., died Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, after a long illness. Born March 15, 1926 in Meadville, PA, the daughter of the late Booker Morgan and Luella Samuels.Ms. Hudson moved to Niagara Falls in 1960 and was retired from Holiday Inn after 20 years of service. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.Surviving in one son, Shabake Williams; one brother, Charles Morgan, New Jersey; one sister, Betty Gilmore,…

                                                                                                        • IRVING W. 'BROWNIE' ANDERSON

                                                                                                          Irving W. “Brownie” Anderson, 83, passed away Tuesday (July 22, 2008). Irving was born April 19, 1925, to Henry and Edith Anderson. He served in the US Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Dalton American Legion and the Nunda VFW. Irving is predeceased by his parents; brothers, Reno and Arnie; and sister, Lillian. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara; daughter, Jacqueline Mackey of Dalton; brother, Wilho (Evelyn) Anderson of Seattle, Wash.; sister, Eria (Sally)…

                                                                                                          • Ingelfinger, Eugene J.

                                                                                                            will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Thursday 11:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 12 noon.,

                                                                                                            • JOSEPH DOUGLAS PELLETIER

                                                                                                              Joseph Douglas Pelletier, 76, formerly of the Bath area, passed away Friday (July 18, 2008). He was a history and language teacher for 28 years in Bath prior to his retirement to Belfast, Maine, where he continued teaching at Crosby for a few years and then enjoyed being a conductor for the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad. He loved gardening, horses, history and especially his family. He was predeceased by a daughter, Donna, and a son, Paul. He is survived by his spouse of 54 years, Marie “Stella”…

                                                                                                              • Josefiak, Leona "Lee" (Tiffany)

                                                                                                                Formerly of Middletown, NY Leona "Lee" (Tiffany) Josefiak, of Henniker, NH, passed away quietly on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Pine Rock Manor, Warner, NH, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Binghamton Hospital, Binghamton, NY on August 21, 1933, and lived in Harford, PA until she married and moved to Middletown, NY. Lee was an accomplished violinist and violist and much of her life was devoted to musical endeavors. She was a graduate of Westchester College, Westchester, PA…

                                                                                                                • Josefiak, Leona Tiffany

                                                                                                                  Leona Tiffany Josefiak of Henniker, N.H. Leona "Lee" (Tiffany) Josefiak, of Henniker, N.H., passed away quietly on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Pine Rock Manor, Warner, N.H., after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was the daughter of the late Delbert and Edythe (Weber) Tiffany of Harford, Pa. Lee is survived by her husband of 49 years, Francis "Buzz" Josefiak, Henniker, N.H., whom she married on July 12, 1959. Others include her three children and their spouses, Leon…

                                                                                                                  • Kuznicki, Robert R.

                                                                                                                    KUZNICKI - Robert R. July 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Patricia (Holtyn) Kuznicki; devoted father of Lisa Hechmer, Annette (Darrell) Cindrich, Kevin, Eric (Kerrie) Kuznicki; also survived by six grandchildren; brother of Charles (Rosie) Kuznicki. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. corner of South Ogden, on Saturday at 1:00 PM.,

                                                                                                                    • LaBelle, Darwin C.

                                                                                                                      PLATTSBURGH -- Mr. Darwin C. LaBelle, 71, of Susan Lane, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Champlain Jan. 13, 1937, son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Greeno) LaBelle., Darwin attended Rouses Point School and was a graduate of Clinton Community College with a degree in business administration. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Macon. Darwin was employed by Delagar's in Rouses Point and later was employed by Georgia Pacific…

                                                                                                                      • Lang, Grace L.

                                                                                                                        invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Service will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 AM at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery (near intersection off Kleck Rd. and Route 77, Town of Lockport). Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 appreciated.Guest registry available at www.legacy.com/lockportjournal .

                                                                                                                        • Lang, Grace L. (Biddlecombe)

                                                                                                                          • Leslie III, Vincent G.

                                                                                                                            are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in All Saints RC Church, 205 Esser Ave, Saturday July 26 at 2:30 PM.

                                                                                                                            • Licata, Gerald V.

                                                                                                                              LICATA - Gerald V. See Gorman notice.,

                                                                                                                              • Long, Harvey

                                                                                                                                will be held today, Friday, July 25 at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 Saint John St., Monticello from 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11 AM at the Kings Chapel Mission, 15 Spring St., Monticello. Bishop Leon Williams will be officiating. Burial will be in Rock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello, NY. Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc., Monticello, NY.

                                                                                                                                • Lundgren, Helen Christina

                                                                                                                                  will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY. A Funeral Service in Remembrance will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, July 28, at the family plot in Wallkill Cemetery, Midway Rd., Middletown. Arrangements by Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-343-6309 or www.applebee-mcphillips.com.

                                                                                                                                  • Mack, Anna Petcosky "Anka"

                                                                                                                                    • Majchrowicz, Bonnie L. (Socha )

                                                                                                                                      . Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME.,

                                                                                                                                      • Mancuso, Salvatore

                                                                                                                                        Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph's Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                        • Manley, Ronnie Lee

                                                                                                                                          PORT HENRY/DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Ronnie Lee Manley, 58, passed away after a long battle with cancer in Orange County, Fla., July 11, 2008. He was born in Port Henry, N.Y., Dec. 19, 1950., His companion, Ingrid Way of Daytona, Fla., was with him to the very end. The family is very grateful to her for all she did for him., He leaves one daughter, SueAnn and her husband, Fred Gayno; and two grandchildren of Ticonderoga, N.Y., Survivors are his mother, Barbara (Manley) Miner; four brothers, Raymond Manley of…

                                                                                                                                          • Markle III, John Glynn

                                                                                                                                            John Glynn Markle III (?Jing?), age 56, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on July 22, 2008 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, after a long battle with cancer. John was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 5, 1952 to Patricia Thompson Markle and John Glynn Markle, Jr. He was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and received a BA from Buffalo State College and a Masters in Education and a Masters in Counseling from Niagara University. He was a drug abuse counselor for NIACAP and a peer counselor for…

                                                                                                                                            • Martinez, Candida Rosa

                                                                                                                                              Middletown, NY Candida Rosa Martinez, a former employee at Osram Corp. in Maybrook, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus. She was 70. She was born to the late Candido and Jane Ortiz Martinez on June 29, 1938 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Candida loved to go to Atlantic City and spending time with her family. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her beloved children, Elba Willis, Antonio Rodriguez and Marilyn Mitchell; her cherished grandchildren, Lucinda &…

                                                                                                                                              • Mary Ellen Fish

                                                                                                                                                Mary Ellen Fish, 93, of East First Street, Corning, died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Corning Hospital. She was a former employee of Corning Glass Works. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hope Cemetery, Corning, the Rev. John Ware officiating. Arrangements are by Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

                                                                                                                                                • Mastroe, Mary Louise Fishbaugh

                                                                                                                                                  for Mary Lou Mastroe will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the Coleman &Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 300 East Main St., Endicott, and 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Humane Society, 2 Jackson St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13903; or to the Maryknoll Missionaries, P.O. Box 311, Maryknoll, N.Y. 10545-0311; or to Moore County Literacy Council of…

                                                                                                                                                  • Matoske, Victor J.

                                                                                                                                                    Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Monday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Patrick's Church 10 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Saturday 7-9 P.M. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                    • McDowell, Michael J.

                                                                                                                                                      invited. If desired, memorials to a charity of your choice are preferred by the family.Com plete obituary, condolences, and directions at www.hampfuneral.com .

                                                                                                                                                      • McGavin, Doris

                                                                                                                                                        will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Owego on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Doris's name to Tioga County Rural Ministry, 143 North Ave., Owego, N.Y. 13827; or to NAMI, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, Va. 22201. www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                        • Mead Jr., Dr. Warren W.

                                                                                                                                                          Dr. Warren W. Mead Jr. of Vestal Funeral Services for Dr. Warren W. Mead Jr. will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Amsterdam, N.Y. Contributions may be made by check, written to Cornell University, with a memo stating Veterinary College:John W. Whitehead Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Warren Mead. Mail checks to Cornell University, P.O.…

                                                                                                                                                          • Mildred P. Stone

                                                                                                                                                            Mildred P. Stone, 82, formerly of 1495 McKoons Road Richfield Springs passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, IIion. She was born March 23, 1926, in Ilion, the daughter of the late Chester and Helen Fenner Sturgess, and was educated in the Mohawk School District. On October 30, 1943, she married Horace Stone in Ilion. Mrs. Stone was employed as a seamstress with Duofold for several years until her retirement. Mrs. Stone was a member of the Mohawk Reformed Church, a gold star…

                                                                                                                                                            • Militello, Mario

                                                                                                                                                              MILITELLO - Mario Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 24, 2008. Beloved son of the late Carmelo and Maria (nee Siracusa) Militello; devoted brother of nine brothers and sisters; dear brother-in-law of Patricia (late George) Militello and Antoinette (late Angelo) Militello; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be…

                                                                                                                                                              • Miller, Joseph C.

                                                                                                                                                                Joseph C. Miller, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Born on October 7, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Metz) Miller. On January 28, 1956, he married the former Rhoda Gayman in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.Mr. Miller was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Joseph served in the United States Navy,…

                                                                                                                                                                • Miltz, Virginia (Malcolm)

                                                                                                                                                                  MILTZ - Virginia (nee Malcolm)Of Lake View, NY, July 23, 2008; wife of Rev. Robert C. Miltz; mother of Jean (John) Dittman, Robert C. Jr. (Pat), Diane Miltz and Shirley Stickler; sister of Ronald Malcolm and the late William, James and Richard Malcolm and Irene Mattice; grandmother of Kerry (Bob) Smith, Alexis (Dennis) Litzenberger and Jason and Kevin Miltz; also survived by four great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at St. Matthews UC of C, 5289 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, Thursday 7-9, Friday 2-4…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Monticciolo, Angela C. (Signorino)

                                                                                                                                                                    MONTICCIOLO - Angela C. (nee Signorino)July 21, 2008; beloved wife of the late Joseph Monticciolo; mother of Paula (Gerald) Piech and Francesca (David) Zafuto; grandmother of David, Andrew and Philip Piech; sister of Gloria Hetterich and the late Catherine Villa. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 and in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Nachreiner, Alice (Kaler)

                                                                                                                                                                      will be present at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Parish Community of St. Katharine Drexel, 135 N. Ogden St. Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.,

                                                                                                                                                                      • Niehaus, Richard

                                                                                                                                                                        Richard ? Dick? Niehaus, 79, of Crandall Rd., passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Lakeside Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born December 26, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Herman and Elisabeth Niehaus. An Army Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict; he was also a member of the Monongahela, PA Fire Co. for 27 years, Gaines Carlton Community Church, and has been actively involved with Habitat for Humanity since 1990. Dick was employed at Eastman Kodak for 23 years as a…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Occhino, Margaret (Fetto)

                                                                                                                                                                          June 27, 2008, age 96, beloved wife of the late Joseph; dearest mother of Robert (Marie) and Dennis (Pamela); grandmother of Thomas (Virginia), Robert of California and Kelly Ann (Robert) Baker; great-grandmother of Angela and Tommy Occhino and Shannon Baker; predeceased by four sisters. Family will be present Tuesday 4-8 PM at the (So. Cheektowaga Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (between Borden and Union) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Oleson, Metro

                                                                                                                                                                            Metro Oleson of Vestal Metro Oleson, 84, of Vestal, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred "Millie" Oleson, Vestal; his sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Diana Oleson, St. Augustine, Fla., Robert Oleson, Warner, N.H., Richard Oleson, Miami, Fla.; several nieces and nephews including Bob and Carol Hruby and Joanne D'Arienzo. He was a retired employee of the IBM Corporation, retiring…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Oudette, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                              Robert E. Oudette, 84, of Smithville, AR, formerly of Pekin, passed away July 14, 2008. Born January 9, 1924 in Niagara Falls to Fred and Winifred (Frommert) Oudette.Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Euna Belle (Goad) Oudette of Smithville; son, Richard Oudette of Gasport, NY; daughter, Sharon (Oudette) Deuell of Parker, CO; granddaughters, Julie Snow and Jennifer Hager; great-granddaughters, Kayla McCabe and Olivia Hager; and four stepchildren.Services were held in Smithville.Guest registry available…

                                                                                                                                                                              • PEARL OTT NISSLER

                                                                                                                                                                                Pearl Ott Nissler, 99, of 389 Cleveland Ave., passed away at her home Tuesday morning (July 22, 2008). She had been a resident of the village since 1934. Pearl was born in the Town of Candor (Germany Hill) on Nov. 8, 1908, the daughter of Charles Ott and Nellie Ulrich Ott. She attended Cortland Normal School, graduating in 1928 and then taught in Elmira Heights for two years before moving to Hornell. She later continued her education at Cortland and was awarded a baccalaureate degree in education in 1956.…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Pagan, Eileen

                                                                                                                                                                                  Monticello, NY Eileen Pagan, 81, died on Friday, July 18, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus, in Middletown, NY, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 81 years old. She was born in Paterson, NJ on December 1, 1926 to Frederick and Johanna Pagan. She graduated from Eastside High School and worked at Wright Aeronautical Corporation during WW II. After the war she worked for UPI. She married Milton Russak in 1951, and they moved to Levittown, PA in 1954, where she raised 3…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pericak, Alfred J.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pozzi, Mario

                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc., 1905 Watson Blvd., Endicott, and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, where a Funeral Mass will be held. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Putney, Mark D.

                                                                                                                                                                                        PUTNEY - Mark D. July 23, 2008 of Clarence, NY. Beloved brother Gail (Ken) Skeens, Michael (Elaine) Conover, John Putney, Nancy (Reginald) Sutton, Jeffrey Putney and Leslie Seamans; also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Betty Jean (Staubitz) Putney. Friends received Saturday 3-5:30 with a service at 6 PM at SHEPARD BROS FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park.,

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ralph J. Sterusky

                                                                                                                                                                                          Mr. Ralph J. Sterusky, 69, of Davis Rd., Little Falls, (town of Manheim) passed away on Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2008, in Bassett  Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born on August 18, 1938, in Little Falls, son of the late Samuel and Frances (Petkovsek) Sterusky and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, “Class  of 1956.” On December 27, 1985, he was joined in marriage with Sally “Sarah” Hadcock in the New Hope Christian Church, Dolgeville, a union of 22 years. He was formerly married to Irene Lyon…

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                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rangatore, Josephine M.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Josephine M. (DiSalvo) Rangatore passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at her daughter?s residence in W. Norriton, PA, where she resided for the past twelve years. She was 91. Mrs. Rangatore was formerly of Niagara Falls, NY. She worked with her late husband, Salvatore G. Rangatore, in the family owned vending machine business and part time as a sales person for Hickory Farms, both in Niagara Falls, NY. Josephine was a member of Visitation B.V.M. Church in Trooper, PA and the church?s senior…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Regan, Geraldine "Gerry"

                                                                                                                                                                                                Geraldine (Gerry) Regan. Funeral Mass will be held July 28, 2008 at 10 A.M. at St. Roch's Church. the family will receive friends prior to the service 9-10 A.M. at the Church. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ronald LeRoy Cool

                                                                                                                                                                                                  On Wednesday morning, July 23, 2008, surrounded by his loving family members and Catskill Hospice Care, Ronald LeRoy Cool, 86, of the town of Ephratah entered into eternal sleep peacefully in the comfort of his daughter’s home in  the town of Middlefield Center. He was born on December 18, 1921, in Dolgeville, son of the late LeRoy and Mable (Rogers) Cool and graduated from St. Johnsville High School. He was a proud United States Veteran serving with the United States Army enlisting on July 20, 1942 and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Roselli, Grace Bogardus

                                                                                                                                                                                                    4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, (561) 832-5171. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at St. Lucie Catholic Church, 425 SW Irving Street, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, Florida. www.SiLive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rubado, Allan Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                                      BRANDON, Fla. -- Allan Paul Rubado, 62, of Brandon, entered into rest July 18, 2008. He was born July 28, 1945, in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of Dora and Arthur Rubado., Allan had retired as a sergeant from the U.S. Air Force and was most currently a systems analyst with H.S.B.C. His passion was his membership in the Society for Creative Anachronism, where he greatly enjoyed the rapier community., He is survived by his soul mate, Crissy Brillant; sons, Ian Rubado and wife, Christina of Palm Bay, Fla., Eric…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Russo, Margaret Mary "Marge"

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Callicoon, NY Margaret Mary Russo, "Marge", passed away peacefully in her daughter's home in Callicoon after a hard fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the age of 76. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Mattia A. Russo, Sr. Marge was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Francis Conway and Loretta Murray Conway. She was a supervisor for The New York Telephone Company until 1972. She and her family moved soon after to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ryan, Francis J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          FRANCIS J. RYAN, 74, a former resident of Johnson Avenue, Plattsburgh, died July 15, 2008, at his residence in Ocala, Fla., A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ryan, Johnnie L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            MORRIS _ Johnnie L. Ryan, 53, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the Northeast Center for Special Care. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 17, 1955, the son of John Monroe Ryan and Katherine (Vinson) Ryan. He was married to Leeann Ryan. He was an avid fisherman and had resided in this area for the past 10 years, having formerly lived in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Leeann; his children, Deanakay, Johnnie Jr., Lacy, Kasey, and Jessica Ryan; his sisters, Colleen Hudson,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sausville, Shirley Margarite

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Formerly of Otisville, NY Shirley Margarite Sausville, age 81, born June 4, 1927 in Otisville, NY and died July 23, 2008 in Williston, FL. Shirley touched many lives through the years. She was a person of many talents. She sang on the local radio station, was a clothing model as a young adult, and an accomplished artist. Upon retiring after 15 years as a Registered Nurse, she then ran HD Stables in New York for 20 years where she trained and showed hunter/jumper horses. She also taught many children and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Scandaglia, Anthony

                                                                                                                                                                                                                MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Saturday 9:45 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Family R.C. Church 10:15 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Eden II School for Autistic Children and Adults would be appreciated. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Schoenwetter, Sophie (Kochinski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Shear, Diana Grace Maliwacki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    for Diana Grace Maliwacki Shear will be held 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2008, at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with Pastor Dan Travis officiating. Family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Diana's name may be made to the Humane Society, 2 Jackson Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13903. Expressions of sympathy for the family may be forwarded to demunn@stny.rr.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sherrerd, William R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Middletown, NY William R. Sherrerd, 83, of Middletown died peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2008. William was born in Middletown, NY on January 28, 1925, the son of the late Henry F. and Elizabeth M. Gilroy Sherrerd. He was the widower of Lorraine M. (Gale) Sherrerd. He served in the U.S. Navy as a AMM3c during World War II and was a member of the Middletown Elks Lodge 1097. He retired as a General Mechanic at Troop F. Middletown State Police Middletown, NY. He is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Rhoades…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Simmons, Charles A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rosendale, NY Charles A. Simmons, of Route 32 Rosendale, formerly of River Road Tillson, died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Saint Francis Hospital after sustaining injuries in an auto accident in the Town of Lloyd. Born in Manhattan on June 20, 1921, a son of the late Arthur Lowands Simmons, and Delia Hazelton Greene. He grew up in the Bronx near Yankee Stadium. In his younger days Charlie worked for The Postal Service, The Armour Meat Corporation and The Fruit and Produce Packaging Company. He was a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Slish, Martin J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Slyman, Janet M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WEST CHAZY -- Mrs. Janet M. Slyman, 52, of the Military Turnpike, passed away surrounded by her family and friends, Monday, July 21, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Plattsburgh Nov. 7, 1955, daughter of Frederick and Betty (Lashway) King., Janet worked for the NYSDOC in Dannemora and Altona, retiring in 2001. She was a very dedicated and loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend to all. Janet was well known for her cooking and her famous salsa. She enjoyed…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Spear, Virginia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SPEAR - Virginia Formerly of Buffalo, in Rochester, NY on July 21, 2008. Predeceased by her husband Gilmore, she is survived by her son, Ray Spear of Conesus; daughter, Margaret (James) Caskey of Florida; sister, Margaret Larkin of Buffalo; grandchildren Sharon (Dr. Michael) Chapman of North Carolina; great grandchildren Katherine and Natalie. Services will be held TODAY, 11 AM at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St., Rochester, NY 14607. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Twig Assoc.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stark, Patricia K. (Schultz)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stewart, Ruth C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  STEWART - Ruth C. July 21, 2008, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife of the late Roy; mother of Wayne (Beverly), Barbara Ravellette, David (Barbara), Scott (Susan) and the late William Stewart; grandmother of Adam, Ashley Jacquelyn, Daniel, Stephen, Philip, Stephanie, Amanda and the late Sara; great-grandmother of Jaimon. Friends may call Friday 4-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in St. Marks Episcopal Church, 61…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stratton, Margaret E. "Peg "

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    STRATTON - Margaret E. Peg July 22, 2008, of Hamburg, NY, beloved mother of Carra Stratton; loving daughter of Gertrude Letson; devoted fiance of Larry Walsh. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Route 5), Hamburg, 627-2919 Saturday from 1-3 PM to gather and celebrate Pegs life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure WNY Chapter. Online condolences may be made at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com Charles A.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Suska, Ignatius W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SUSKA - Ignatius W. July 22, 2008; beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Wieczorek); dear father of Robert; brother of Stephen Suska, late John (late Wanda) Suska, late Genevieve Suska, late Edward Suska and the late Matthew Suska; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 and Friday 2-7 at ORLOWSKI AMHERST FUNERAL HOME, 447 Amherst St. (875-0662) and attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 9:30, Assumption Church (please assemble at Church). Ignatius was a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tama, Phillip "Felice"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD. on Monday at Noon. Committal Rosehill Crematory, Linden, N.J. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tarbox, Irene "Jean" (Isbell)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          . Local arrangements by the KRAEER FUNERAL HOMES of Pompano Beach, Florida.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Theresa M. McCarron

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Theresa M. McCarron, age 81, of Lakeveiw Apartments, Bath, NY and formerly of Dobbs Ferry, NY died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath.  She was born January 17, 1927 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Thomas and Agnes Morissey McDermott.  She was retired from Rembar Corporation in Dobbs Ferry, NY.  Theresa was a parishoner of Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry and attended St. Gabriel’s Church in Hammonsdport.  She was very involved with the activities at Lakeview…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Threatt, Henry B.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are further invited to attend a time of fellowship at Appleridge immediately following her service. Those wishing may remember Sylvia with memorials in her name to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, PO Box 848, 12 Franklin Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, or the The Fresh Air Fund, 633 Third Ave., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017, (800) 367-0003 or www.freshair.org . Arrangements with Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Valenziano Jr., Salvatore

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Teresa Church at 9:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 P.M., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wanda Pietsch-Cohn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wanda Pietsch-Cohn, 85, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Bath, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson. She worked as a bookkeeper and ran a dance school. Survivors include three sons, Rodger Pietsch of Manasquan, N.J., Thomas K. Pietsch of Bath and James E. Pietsch of Tucson, Ariz. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, at the St. James Episcopalian Church, Hammondsport. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport. Arrangements are by Fagan’s Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Warden L. Stratton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Warden L. “Larry” Stratton, 60, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, Fla.  A U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, he was a retired police officer. Survivors include his wife Judith of Spring Hill, Fla.; a daughter, Erica Wolferseder of Massachusetts; a brother, John Stopka of Georgia; four sisters, Elaine Cromwell of Canaseraga, June Brumstead of Ocala, Fla., Linda Adams of Oakfield and Nancy Hill of New York. Arrangements were handled by Brewer Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Warlack, Helen T. (Downey)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WARLACK - Helen T. (Downey)July 22, 2008. Wife of the late Michael Warlack. Mother of Joan Greenbaum and Jessie Whitefield. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery Chapel, 1411 Delaware Ave. Saturday at 1:30 PM. Friends invited.,

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ammann, Florence E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Angrisano, Jacqueline M.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Callaghan, Edward J. "Ted"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Caparelli, Peter Louis

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • DeWolfe, Jeffrey D.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hayes Jr., Edward J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Hess, Jordan S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hoffman, Francis Elmer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • June, Carmela A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Keefrider Sr., Richard M. "Spike"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Keller, Margot E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kelly, Brendan T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kirmss, Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Knoblock, Anne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Koenig, George L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lentini, Nellie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Linneman, Alice E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Malo, Paul H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Malone, Mary Bernice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mastroe, Mary Lou Fishbaugh

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • McAuliffe, June

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • McLean, Lillian

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McNeill, Paul Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Meaney, Kevin G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Moench Jr., William G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Molinari, Jill Stella

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Morocco, Elizabeth F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Morton, Louise J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Noonan, Barbara A.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Palmer, Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Peterson, Royden Curtis "Pete"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Phillips R.S.M., Sr. Mary Leo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Porter, Jane M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ramos, Carlos Ruben Febres

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Randell, Jurean

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Riglietti, Carmela

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rodgers, Jennie Lou

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rybarczyk, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Stockholm, Frank M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Straight, James L. "Jim"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Warnow Jr., Karl E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Williams Jr., Samuel W.

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