Friday, October 31, 2008

New York Obituaries 10/31/08

  • Allan, Adoree M.

    (Simsbury, CT) - Adoree M. (“Addie”) Allan, of Simsbury, CT, died in her sleep at Governor’s House during the evening of October 27, 2008, after a long and exuberant life. Mrs. Allan pursued successful and satisfying careers in dance and teaching dance, in newspaper reporting and in photography. She had an avid interest in the arts and was an energetic life-long advocate for schools. Her gardens were a source of delight. She loved travel and camping and was a lifelong Democrat, hoping to vote for the…

    • Amenta, Samuel J.

      • Amidon, Eleanor (Myers)

        October 29, 2008 Eleanor "Tug" (Myers) Amidon, 82, of East Syracuse, passed away at Crouse Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Minoa in 1926 and lived most of her life in East Syracuse. She was prede-ceased by her husband Lloyd, in 1989 and a daughter, Sharon Ostack, in 2001. Eleanor is survived by a sister, Norma (Gene) Quinn; daughters, Cora Frament of East Syracuse and Susan (Barnard) Reschke of Mexico, NY; a son, Lloyd Amidon of East Syracuse; grandchildren, Clifford, Christina,…

        • Ann Carney

          Mrs. Ann (Nicastro) Carney, 93, formerly of 225 W. Main St., Frankfort, most recently of Folts Homes and Valley Health Services, Herkimer, passed away on Monday evening, October 27, 2008, peacefully in Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born in Ilion on September 30, 1915, daughter of the late Calogero “Cross” and Providenza (Caruso) Nicastro, and was educated in Frankfort schools. She was united in marriage with John Carney on April 8, 1941. Mr. Carney passed away on October 14, 1976. Mrs.…

          • Ann M. Webster

            Ann M. Webster, 73, of 5691 Snowball Hollow Road, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 2008) at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 6, 1934, in Wellsville, the daughter of Howard and Isabelle (Whitney) Coyle. On Oct. 15, 1966, in Scio, she married Donald Webster, who survives. Ann attended Belmont Central School. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a wonderful homemaker and a great cook. She is best known for her homemade candy. Surviving in addition to her…

            • Annette Lyon

              The family and friends of Annette Lyon are saddened today by her sudden passing on Monday, October 27, 2008. To say Annette was a special person is too small. The canvas that created her life was full of color, softness and heart. Her understated presence and warmth was powerful, validating everyone she touched. Lighting up any room she could walk into, Annette rarely left a conversation without the recipient of her words feeling better for it. She was born to the late Philomena “Phyllis” Trisolini…

              • Baer, Rudolph W.

                BAER, Rudolph W. Age 97, formerly of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2008 as the result of a fall at home. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home at 318 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY on Saturday November 1, 2008 from 4-6 PM and Sunday November 2, 2008 from 1-3 PM. Officers and members of Horseheads Old Oak Lodge #364 will meet at the Funeral Home on Saturday November 1, 2008 at 5:45 PM to conduct a Memorial Service for their Departed Brother, Rudy. A…

                • Bailey, Ruth E.

                  October 29, 2008 Ruth Bailey, 80, of Fulton, died Wednesday. Surviving: husband, Ray; sons, Ronald and Joseph Jenkins, Michael and Terry Firenze; step-children, Dina Ray, Ray Jr., Adrian and Charles Bailey. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, with a 4 p.m. service to follow at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. fosterfuneralhome.com

                  • Bailey, Jack

                    Jack Bailey of Binghamton Jack Bailey, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, October 29, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, Mark and Alma Bailey; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, Marlin Bailey and Mark and Arlene Bailey. Survived by his wife, Barbara Bailey, Binghamton; four daughters, Karen Bailey, Ruth Bailey, Jacque (John) Warren, Kim (Eric) Moore; a son, Tim (Lisa) Bailey; three special grandchildren, Chris (Angela) Bailey, Austin and Jacob Bailey; seven other…

                    • Bailey, Richard (Featured Guest Book)

                      • Baines, Shirley Fay (Cunningham)

                        • Baird, Walter E. "Gene"

                          may call 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Saturday & Sunday at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 West Naples St., Wayland. A Graveside Service with full military honors will be held at 11 am in the Village Cemetery, Wayland. In lieu of flowers, contributions to any youth sports organization or Wayland Fire Dept. www.bairdfuneralhomes.com

                          • Baker, Mary I.

                            CLINTONVILLE, N.Y. -- Mary I. Baker, 72, of Route 9N, Clintonville, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., She was born in Plattsburgh, Nov. 15, 1935, the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Fisher) Duprey., Mary worked at the Child Development Center on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base for 15 years until it closed. She later worked at the Gerald B. Edwards Training Center until retiring in 2000. Mary loved working at both places. She also enjoyed spending time with her…

                            • Beakman, L. M.

                              Dr. L.M. Beakman died at home, October 27, 2008 in Brooksville, Florida.Dr. Beakman graduated from Cornell University, returning to Lockport to practice both large and small animal veterinary medicine prior to retiring to Florida. A Veteran of World War II, Dr. Beakman flew 38 missions as a pilot for the "Mighty Eighth" and was stationed at Bury St. Edmonds in England. Dr. Beakman, owner of JB Farms, bred and raced trotting breds for many years throughout the US and Canada and still maintains…

                              • Becksted, Paul G.

                                October 29, 2008 Beloved husband of 43 years, treasured father, pop and grandfather, Paul G. Becksted, 81, of Jordan, passed peacefully to be with the Lord the evening of October 29, 2008, in St. Joseph's Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks. Paul enlisted in the Navy at 17 years old and served two years in the Pacific Corridor. Originally from Oswego, he resided in Jordan for the past 35 years. Paul was employed as a bus driver for the J-E School District for 19 years until he retired…

                                • Bellinger, Jeremy S.

                                  • Berkowitz, Solomon

                                    • Bethge, David

                                      • Bobzien, William

                                        Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741-5000, or Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4131 Sevenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119-6718.Visit www.legacy.com/lockportjournal for on-line guest register.

                                        • Bruyn, Douglas Robert

                                          will be held today, Thursday, October 30, from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the DeWitt Funeral Home, 64 Center St., Pine Bush, NY. A Church Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 1, at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Thompson Ridge, NY, with the Rev. Robin Joy Hogle officiating. Cremation will follow at Cedar Hill, Newburgh, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, PO Box 202, Thompson Ridge, NY 10985. Arrangements by DeWitt Funeral Home; 845-744-2787.

                                          • Budzyn, Carol Ann (Torrens )

                                            and friends. Carol wished that friends make memorial gifts to Roswell Park Cancer Institute on her behalf.,

                                            • Burkhard, Charlotte "Dolly" (Oates)

                                              • Burkitt, Eleanor A.

                                                • Butler, Joan E. (Downing)

                                                  • Butler, William E. .

                                                    • Carey, Glenn F.

                                                      9 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Church. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego. www.daincullinan.com

                                                      • Carnabuci, Joseph

                                                        • Carol J. (Fleschutz) Camp

                                                          Carol J. (Fleschutz) Camp of Sayre, Pa., 71, passed away Monday (October 20, 2008) after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Carol loved life and enjoyed being outdoors in her garden and volunteering countless hours for the Happy Tails Animal Shelter. She also loved spending time and playing tennis with her friends. Carol had an insatiable appetite for knowledge and even after her retirement from the Robert Packer Hospital Microbiology…

                                                          • Carpenter, Inez E.

                                                            • Casey, Ruth M.

                                                              and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, October 31st, at 11 a.m. for her Funeral Service. Cecil Roote will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn National Cemetery.

                                                              • Clapper, Osa

                                                                SCHENEVUS _ Osa Clapper, 88, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Otsego Manor. Osa was born March 20, 1920, the son of Schuyler and Jennie Clapper in Clapper Hollow, Charlotteville. Osa and Mary H. Stevens were married June 22, 1945, in Worcester. Mary predeceased him in January of 1956. He was a member of the Charlotteville Fire Department. Osa worked at Harders Manufacturing Co., Richmondville, and retired from Catskill Craftsmen Inc., of Stamford, after 24 years. Osa lived in the area all his life…

                                                                • Collins, Rose V. (Scott)

                                                                  • Criazzo, Mary J. Klock

                                                                    Saturday at noon in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum, to be conducted by the Rev. Pamela Ander-egg. Calling Hours: Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Cheche Funeral Home, Inc., 1778 Clark Street Road.

                                                                    • Criazzo, Mary J. Klock

                                                                      Criazzo AUBURN < Mary J. Klock Criazzo, 69, of 126 Clymer St., Auburn, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Mary was born Aug. 19, 1939, to Martin and Violet Klock. In 1960, she married Cosmo Criazzo who expired in 1987. Mary and Coz were avid bowlers and members of the Cayuga Cutups Square Dancers. Mary then married her late husband, Joseph Criazzo, who died in 2000. Surviving are a daughter, Katherine Woods and her husband, Tom, of Auburn; a sister, Betty Helpard, of Ashville,…

                                                                      • D'orazio, Frank P.

                                                                        D'ORAZIO, Frank P. - In loving memory of our father and grandfather. Those whom we love go out of sight, but never out of mind. They are cherished in the hearts of those they leave behind. Loving and kind in all his ways, upright and just to the end of his days. Sincere and true in heart and mind, beautiful memories he left behind. Loved always and sadly missed,DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN,

                                                                        • DILLEN T. McCORMICK

                                                                          Dillen T. McCormick, 17, of 79 E. Washington St., passed away Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at his home. Born in Hornell, Jan. 5, 1991, the son of Darrin and Carol Mosher McCormick, he was a member of the senior class at Hornell Senior High School. He was a member of the varsity football team at Hornell High, and an avid weight lifter. Dillen enjoyed hunting, fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his friends.  He will be remembered for his great sense of humor. He is survived by his parents,…

                                                                          • DONALD C. WITHERELL

                                                                            Donald C. Witherell, 76, died Wednesday (Oct. 29, 2008) at Vincent House in Wayland after a long illness. Don was born in Nunda on July 17, 1932, the son of the late Le Grand and Lavina Pike Witherell. On Oct. 25, 1952 he was married to Carolyn Sahrle who survives him and they shared 56 years of marriage together. Don was a self-employed equipment operator and was a member of the Powers Inn Club and a long-time member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. One of Don’s pastimes was rebuilding and fixing…

                                                                            • DORA J. MECOMONACO

                                                                              Dora J. Mecomonaco, 102, a native of Watertown, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 2008) at Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath, where she had been a resident since July 23, 2007. Surviving are a son, Arthur of Watertown; a daughter, Rita (Charles) Phillipson of Alfred; and another daughter, Mary Daley of Bristow, Va; her grandchildren, Mark (Diana) Phillipson of Bath, Janice (Brad) Phillipson Burdick of Alfred, Jo-Anne (Paul) Freeland of Hornell, and Julie Phillipson of Buffalo; great-grandchildren, Kurt…

                                                                              • Dailey Jr., Donald A.

                                                                                Dailey, Donald A. Jr. Darien, CT: Formerly of Rochester, NY and a longtime member of the Rochester Yacht Club, died in his home in Darien, CT on October 22, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; a son, Donald III; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Louise Dailey of Osprey, FL and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Nov. 1 at 11:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas More RC Church, 374 Middlesex Road,…

                                                                                • Daugherty, Olivette R.

                                                                                  may attend the funeral service on Friday at 10:00 AM at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA, with Rev. Robert Witherow of East Liverpool, OH, officiating. Interment will be in Hammersley Fork Cemetery, Liedy Twp., Clinton County, PA. The family asks that memorials be made to the Free Methodist Church, 42490 State Highway 27, Titusville, PA 16354. Visit www.legacy.com/lockportjournal for on-line guest register.

                                                                                  • David H. Knowles

                                                                                    David H. Knowles, 65, of 11 Susann Ct., Fredonia, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Erie, Pa. David was born on Jun 27, 1943, in Utica, the son of Harold and Anna (Madaras) Knowles. He was a 1961 graduate of Mohawk High School and later Syracuse University. David was employed for 32 years as a claims processor with the Social Security Administration. David was an Army veteran serving overseas during Vietnam. He was a member of the Fredonia American Legion and was of the Methodist faith. David is…

                                                                                    • Debiew, Elizabeth M.

                                                                                      ELIZABETH M. DEBIEW, 69, of the Pontiac Nursing Home in Oswego, N.Y., and formerly of Palermo, N.Y., died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at the Oswego County Hospital in Oswego, a patient there since Oct. 26., She was born in Potsdam, N.Y., Sept. 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Parker) Perry., hours will be Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, N.Y. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Alfred Fish officiating.…

                                                                                      • Delgado, Saul

                                                                                        Newburgh, NY Saul Delgado, a long time area resident of Newburgh, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. He was 63. He was born to the late Francisco and Monserrate Oyola Delgado on August 2, 1945 in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Saul work as a cook at West Point's cadet mess hall and Keller hospital for 33 years until he retired. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carmen at home in Newburgh; his loving children: Saul Delgado and his wife, Michelle of Newburgh,…

                                                                                        • Detroy, Patricia I.

                                                                                          PATRICIA I. DETROY, 82, of Truman Avenue, Plattsburgh, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center., She was born in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 1925, the daughter of Irving and Lillian (Dye) Hutchinson., Arrangements are incomplete at this time with the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court St., Plattsburgh.

                                                                                          • Dey, Virginia

                                                                                            Dey, Virginia Irondequoit: October 27, 2008 at age 88. Predeceased by her daughter, Mary Rose Dey; son, William J. Dey; mother, Teresa Martini; brother, Francis Martini. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Diane Matula, Carol Ann (Sam) Nicoletta, Jean Marie Dey; 4 sons, Robert Leo (Jan) Dey, John W. (Yvonne) Dey, Michael L. (Sue) Dey, Martin D. (Carmen) Dey, Daniel T. (Lynne) Dey; grandchildren &great-grandchildren; several nieces &nephews. BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. All services…

                                                                                            • DiNardo, Calvin F.

                                                                                              DiNardo, Calvin F. Rochester: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at age 78. Predeceased by his brothers, Joseph, William and Ermie DiNardo; sisters, Beatrice Azzarella and Antoinette Serafine. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna (Cappetti) DiNardo; children, Diana, Mae Marie and William; 4 granddaughters; brother, Henry Dinardo; sisters-in-law, Christine Dinardo, Nora DiNardo; many nieces and nephews. Mr. DiNardo was a retiree of Rochester Telephone Corp. and an Army Veteran of the Korean War. No prior…

                                                                                              • DiTondo, Robert J.

                                                                                                DiTONDO - Robert J. October 29, 2008. Loving son of the late Louis and Julia (Musial); dear brother of Florence (David) Lundquist, Richard (late Patricia) and Louis (Gloria) DiTondo; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant), Saturday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present Friday 4-8 PM. Donations may be made in Roberts memory to the SPCA. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.,

                                                                                                • Donah, Joann B.

                                                                                                  ALTONA -- JoAnn B. Donah, 63, of Joe Wood Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., She was born in Plattsburgh on June 24, 1945, the daughter of Earl and Rita (Mosseau) Donah., JoAnn worked at the CVPH Medical Center as a registered nurse for 35 years and was a supervisor in the emergency room., She was a member of St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks., JoAnn held an aircraft pilot's license and loved her plane rides. She liked to knit and enjoyed traveling to the…

                                                                                                  • Donnellan, Jane Marie (Kavanaugh)

                                                                                                  • Doty, Clarence G.

                                                                                                    • Downey, Richard M. "Rich"

                                                                                                      may call SUN. 1-5 pm at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel St, (Rt.408), Mt. Morris, where prayers will be said MON at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9:30 am. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Robert J. Flavin Novalis Shaped Beam Surgery, PO Box 647, Rochester, NY 14642 or Gilda's Club, 225 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607. Sign the online registry at: www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                      • Downs, James P.

                                                                                                        JAMES P. DOWNS, 83, of the O'Neil Road, formerly of the Slosson Road, West Chazy, N.Y., died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home., Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.

                                                                                                        • Driscoll, Greg

                                                                                                          DRISCOLL, Greg, 59, of Brick Church Road, Union Springs, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home. There are no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with the Shurtleff Funeral Home, Genoa.

                                                                                                          • Driscoll, Gregory Dale

                                                                                                            October 29, 2008 Greg Driscoll, 59, of Union Springs, NY, died unexpectedly on October 29, 2008, at his home. Greg was born September 28, 1949, in Auburn, NY, to Thomas R. and Barbara (Sellen) Driscoll. Greg was a graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School, Class of 1967. He earned a B.S. from SUNY at Oswego and an M.S. from Syracuse University. He taught at Fabius-Pompey High School for many years before pursuing a career as a corrections counselor at Auburn Correctional Facility in 1986. He was a member…

                                                                                                            • Duke, Shirley F. (Martin)

                                                                                                              • E. Winifred Lyon

                                                                                                                E. Winifred Lyon passed from this life on October 28, 2008 at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center in Rising Sun, Maryland. Mrs. Lyon was born on May 2, 1922 to Velma and Luther Holmes in Coopers Plains, New York.   She was an executive secretary for New York State Gas and Electric until her retirement.  She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Painted Post and Quota International. Mrs. Lyon enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and relatives.  She especially appreciated the…

                                                                                                                • ELEANOR C. WHITE

                                                                                                                  Eleanor C. White, 79, passed away Monday (Oct. 27, 2008).  Eleanor was born June 13, 1929 in Auburn. She was a daughter of the late John T. and Helen C. (Friend) Sproull. Eleanor worked as a waitress at the Finger Lakes Race Track for 30 years. She retired in 2001. Eleanor served as a volunteer at St. James Mercy Hospital and the United Presbyterian Church in Hornell. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, baking, crafts and gardening. Eleanor was also a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Hornell. She…

                                                                                                                  • Embrey, Theresa

                                                                                                                    Embrey, Theresa Penfield: Devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Died October 28, 2008 at age 78. Predeceased by her husband, Frank in 1976. Theresa is survived by 7 children, Julia (Christopher) Sochin, Elizabeth (Jack) Walker, Frank Embrey III, William (Peg) Embrey, Mary Ellen (Kelly) Sears, Harry and Edward Embrey; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Ellen (Doc) Loss and Lucille (Donald) LeFeber; brother, William (Shirley) Harvey; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends…

                                                                                                                    • Erwin F. Heidel

                                                                                                                      Erwin F. Heidel, 97, of West German Street, beloved husband of the late Lydia Wickwier Heidel, passed away on Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, 2008, after an extended stay in Valley Health Services Inc. He was born on Oct. 21, 1911, in Herkimer, son of the late Charles and Alma Kelley Heidel. A lifelong Herkimer resident, he was a graduate of Herkimer High School. For many years he was employed by the Remington Arms Company in Ilion, Norman’s Home Improvement and off and on for the County of Herkimer, retiring…

                                                                                                                      • Fallone, Mario

                                                                                                                        may call FRIDAY from 4-8PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Saturday morning, November 1, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 9:30 in St. Theodore's Church. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210-9948, or to Consolata Missionaries, 2301 State Highway 27, PO Box 5550, Somerset, NJ 08875-5550 in his memory.

                                                                                                                        • Felton, Jacquelyn Holden

                                                                                                                          October 28, 2008 Jacquelyn Holden Felton, 81, formerly of Franklinville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Stonehedge Health and Rehab. She was born June 1, 1927, in Buffalo and worked for AVX in Olean for 27 years. Mrs. Felton was a member of the Eastern Star and an avid bird watcher who loved all animals. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Felton. Survived by her children, Barbara (David) Butterfield of Kirkville, NY, Rodney (Susan) Felton of Kirkville, NY, Brenda (Daniel)…

                                                                                                                          • Fenning, Raymond K.

                                                                                                                            • Feuerstein Sr., Gerald M.

                                                                                                                              FEUERSTEIN - Gerald M., Sr. Of Hamburg, October 29, 2008. Husband of the late Marie (nee Rizzo); father of Thomas (Peggy), Judith (Martin) Shaughnessy, Gerald Jr. (Karen) and John (Joelle) Feuerstein; grandfather of Carolyn Keo (David) VanWhy, Thomas Jr., John Ryan, Gerald III, Ryan, Christopher, Martin Jr., Patrick, Shawn, Julia and Alia; brother of Rita Pautler, Edwin Jr., Eunice OBrien and the late Vera Buell, Robert, Ralph and June Krajewski. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at…

                                                                                                                              • Fisher, Elmer M. "Al"

                                                                                                                                may call Friday, 4-7 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9 AM at St. Louis Church, 60 South Main St. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623. Anthony Funeral &Cremation Chapels 2305 Monroe Ave. 244-0770

                                                                                                                                • Florack, Robert J.

                                                                                                                                  may attend his Mass, Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 12 pm at St. Mary's Church, 15 St. Mary's Place, Rochester. Burial, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Francis High School, 4129 Lakeshore Road, Athol Springs, NY 14010. Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye Falls, 624-1120

                                                                                                                                  • Foss, Helen C. (Bushofsky)

                                                                                                                                    FOSS - Helen C. (nee Bushofsky)October 26, 2008; beloved wife of the late Frank T.; loving mother of Jeannette (Kenneth) Godios; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Teresa) Godios, Scott Godios and Jason (Kellie Marlin) Godios; great-grandmother of Dylan and Dean; dear sister of Margaret Kravitz, Leona McKay and Dorothy (Paul) Stanley; predeceased by five sisters and five brothers; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Saturday from 3-7 PM at the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton…

                                                                                                                                    • Franks, William Robert "Bill"

                                                                                                                                      William Robert "Bill" Franks of Raleigh, N.C. William Robert "Bill" Franks, 61, of 2112 Walnut Ridge Court, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Rex Healthcare. William was born in Queens, NY on March 29, 1947 to William John Franks and the late Florence Bohne Franks. He was presently working with Barnhill Contractors in asphalt construction. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy where he was on the USS Intrepid which participated in the recovery effort of Mercury-7. Surviving:wife,…

                                                                                                                                      • Freidank, Emil C. "Luke"

                                                                                                                                        will be held on Saturday, November 1, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home, 29 Pearl Street, Livingston Manor, NY. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 2, at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Lew Beach Cemetery, Lew Beach, NY, with full Military Honors. Donations in Luke's memory may be made to the Beaverkill Valley Fire Department, 1854 Beaverkill Valley Road, Lew Beach, NY 12758. Arrangements are under the direction of Herbert C. Bryant Funeral…

                                                                                                                                        • Fronczak, Helen M. (Nawrocki)

                                                                                                                                          • Gaebel, Richard M.

                                                                                                                                            RICHARD M. GAEBEL, 68, of Watertown, N.Y., formerly of Dannemora, died Oct. 28, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse., He was born Aug. 11, 1940, in Gananoque, Ontario., hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., 214 Sterling St., Watertown, from 3 to 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church.

                                                                                                                                            • Garra, Patricia L. (McGowan)

                                                                                                                                              • Garris, Brenda L.

                                                                                                                                                Brenda L. Garris, of Newfane, formerly of Wilson, died Wednesday, October 28, 2008 at the InterCommunity Memorial Hospital at Newfane. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 4, 1950, the daughter of the late Tharon and Betty Parker Garris. She was predeceased by a sister, Cindy Stanton. She is survived by a brother, Kip (Cheri) Garris of Lockport and a sister, Linda Bisher of Cheektowaga. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. There will be no prior visitation.…

                                                                                                                                                • Georgia, Helen Alma Lampman

                                                                                                                                                  may call from 9:30 - 11 am prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to either Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., or Food Net, 2422 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.

                                                                                                                                                  • Gilson, Robert T.

                                                                                                                                                  • Goupil, Richard J.

                                                                                                                                                    may call on Friday from 6-9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI AND SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 1st at 11:00 AM in All Saints Parish, 76 Church Street, Lockport, NY, with Rev. Joseph Vatter officiating. Military Honors will follow. Everyone will assemble at church. Flowers are graciously declined. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo,…

                                                                                                                                                    • Grandjean, Helen

                                                                                                                                                      October 30, 2008 Helen Grandjean, 87, of Fulton, died Thursday at St. Luke's Health Services, Oswego. She was born in Fulton, and she had been a resident of Fulton for most of her life. Mrs. Grandjean retired from Nestle Co., Fulton. She enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Grandjean was predeceased by her husband, Carl Grand-jean, in 2005 and her siblings, Joseph Kostenski, Virginia Cunningham and Marian Bel-inger. She is survived by her children, Joyce (Larry) Croucher of Oswego and Dennis (Kathryn) Grandjean of…

                                                                                                                                                      • Greenmun Sr., Donald

                                                                                                                                                        Donald Greenmun, Sr. of Glen Aubrey Donald Greenmun, Sr., 93, of Glen Aubrey died at Bridgewater Nursing Center on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at 8 a.m. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Greenmun, Botswana, Africa; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Bernice Greenmun, Jr., Binghamton, John and Donna Greenmun, Waynesboro, Va., Charles Greenmun, Binghamton; six grandchildren, Rilke Greenmun, Michele and Kory Greenmun, Jeremy, Sara and Jeffrey Greenmun; three sisters, Esther Greenmun, Eleanor…

                                                                                                                                                        • Grillo, Carmela "Millie"

                                                                                                                                                          will be held on Friday, October 31, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson St., Chester, NY 10918. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 1, at St. Columba R.C. Church, 29 High St., Chester, NY at 1 p.m. with Fr. John Bonnici officiating. Burial will follow at St. Columba R.C. Church Parish Cemetery, Route 94, Chester, NY. Memorial contributions in Millie's name to St. Columba R.C. Church, 29 High St., Chester, NY 10918 would be…

                                                                                                                                                          • Groo, Mildred L.

                                                                                                                                                            Formerly of Highland Mills, NY Mildred L. Groo, 99, longtime resident of Princeton, NJ, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at her home. Born in Highland Mills, NY, she was the daughter of Rufus C. Gardner and Gertrude E. (McClennan) Gardner. Mildred and her husband, the late Kenneth R. Groo, resided in Highland Mills and in neighboring Central Valley, NY before moving to Princeton in 1942. Mildred was an operator for New York Telephone Co. prior to her marriage, after which she became a fulltime homemaker. A…

                                                                                                                                                            • Hamilton, Tony D.

                                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Southport/Elmira, NY, on Friday, October 31, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Alder Run Cemetery, Jackson Township, PA, at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make donations to Tony's family to help defer expenses, C/O Rose Hamilton, 5451 Main St., Millerton, PA 16936. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be…

                                                                                                                                                              • Hanifin, Michael John

                                                                                                                                                                Michael John Hanifin of Binghamton Michael John Hanifin, 30, of Binghamton, went to the Angels unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2008. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and grandson. He is survived by his parents, John and Andrea Hanifin, Binghamton; a brother, Shawn Hanifin, Calif.; sister, Shellie and Jay Pomeroy, New Paltz, and nieces, Catherine and Elizabeth; sister, Johnine and Spencer Swindler, N.C., and nieces, Sophia and Sienna; maternal grandmother, Lucille Miller, Binghamton; numerous…

                                                                                                                                                                • Hanks, Alice M. (McVaugh)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Hanslmaier, Ellis

                                                                                                                                                                    Jeffersonville, NY Ellis Hanslmaier, 71, of Jeffersonville, NY, a Dairy Farmer and lifetime resident of the area, died October 28, 2008 in Jeffersonville. Son of the late George and Gerda Greve Hanslmaier, he was born March 10, 1937 in Texas. He was a member of the Cornell Extension Service of Sullivan County. Survivors include his companion, Joan Woods at home; two brothers, George "Sonny" Hanslmaier and his wife, Lillian of New Berlin, NY and Charles Hanslmaier and his wife, Helen of…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Henderson, Evelyn Wood

                                                                                                                                                                      Henderson, Evelyn Wood Rochester: October 29, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Matthew P. Henderson, &daughter, Janet Elam. Evelyn is survived by 4 children, Lexie (Richard) Gibbons of CA, Evelyn Henderson, Margaret Henderson, &Scot (Debbie) Henderson, all of Rochester; 10 grandchildren &9 great-grandchildren; sister, Rena Stewart, &brother-in-law, Robert (Susan) Henderson, both of Scotland; also nieces, nephews, &cousins. The family will receive friends on SATURDAY from NOON - 2 PM at…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Hogan, Rita E.

                                                                                                                                                                        Rita E. Hogan of Binghamton Rita E. Hogan, 84, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She died at the Elderwood Healthcare Center in Waverly, N.Y. after battling the ravages of Alzheimer's disease for over 15 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Mary Kennedy Hogan; her brother, Edward P. Hogan; her sisters, Edna, Mildred and Mary Hogan; and a nephew, Richard D. Hogan. She is survived by her nephews, Edward (Barbara) Hogan, Apalachin, and William (Betty) Hogan,…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Huber, Alice Laessker

                                                                                                                                                                          Huber, Alice Laessker Fairport: On October 22, 2008. She is predeceased by husbands, Fritz Laessker and Josef Huber. She is survived by a brother, Harald Lungwitz; nephews, Carsten and Volker Lungwitz, all of Germany. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 5 at 4:30 P.M. at Asbury First United Methodist Church. Private interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, PA. Arrangements by: ZORNOW-HEDGES FUNERAL HOME

                                                                                                                                                                          • Jacobs, Edna

                                                                                                                                                                            JACOBS, Edna Mae, of South Street, Auburn, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Burial will be in East Venice Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on the family from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Jarembek, Michelle V. (Krawczyk)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Jensen, Barbara Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                Barbara Ann Jensen of Mt. Kemble Lake, Harding Twp., NJ on October 30, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert M. and daughter of Ethyle Olsen and sister of Nancy Woodman, both of Staten Island. She was predeceased by her father Walter N. Olsen and her sister Caryl E. Qualben. The service will be held at the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ Sunday at 3 P.M. Friends may visit at the funeral home Sunday 1 P.M. until Service Time. For further information go to gcfuneralhome.com…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Jubenville, Robert L.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Jubenville, Robert L. Brockport: 88, predeceased by his wife, Virginia, in April of this year. Robert is survived by his two children, Diana (son Tristan) and Jeffrey (wife Elizabeth, and their two sons Jacob and Tanner). Born in Kendall in 1920, he lived most of his life in Brockport. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1940, and was part of the 209th Coast Artillery. Through his eight trips over the Atlantic, he served in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany. He was deactivated in September of 1945…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • KENNETH A. ‘KEN’ SESSLER

                                                                                                                                                                                    Kenneth A. “Ken” Sessler, 68, of Denton Road, passed away peacefully at home early Sunday afternoon (Oct. 26, 2008) following a long illness. He was born in LaRue, Ohio, on Nov. 24, 1939, a son of the late Odd Versus and Iva Lucille (Bilger) Sessler. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Ortho, Lloyd and Lowell Sessler, Rita Walters, Evelyn Runkles, Alfreda Partchemore, Betty Reeble and Wanda Sessler. Ken was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Daniel Goho Post No. 87 of…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kazmierczak Jr., John

                                                                                                                                                                                      KAZMIERCZAK - John Jr. October 29, 2008 of Sloan, NY; beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Parucki); dearest father of David (Joanne), Veronica Wehner and Kenneth (Suzanne); survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother of the late Daniel and Leonard (Florence) Kazmierczak; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Saturday from 2-5 and 6-8 PM with a Prayer…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kelly, Thomas J.

                                                                                                                                                                                        KELLY Thomas J. Age 81 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Tuesday October 28, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday October 31, 2008 from 2-5 PM. Mr. Kelly's Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 1, 2008 at the Funeral Home at 10 AM with Rev. Christopher P. Linsler officiating. Mr. Kelly will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Beverly in Maple Grove Cemetery in…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kenneth Paul Rix

                                                                                                                                                                                          Kenneth Paul Rix, 67, died at Parkview Kindred Hospital in Springfield, Mass., on Oct. 20, 2008. Mr. Rix was born on Sept. 17, 1941, in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of Antoinette (Tresohlava) and Paul W. Rix. He grew up in Mohawk, N.Y., and attended schools there as well as in Ashville, N.C. He graduated from North Carolina State University with two bachelor’s degrees; he earned his master’s degree from Rochester RPI. He worked for United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, and Sikorsky Aircraft for many…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • King, Gary J.

                                                                                                                                                                                            . Donations in Gary's memory may be made to Childrens Teepee Fund, C/O Linda Gatton, 37740 Capel Rd., Grafton, Ohio 44044. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.Savagefs.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • King, Margaret (Grimes)

                                                                                                                                                                                              KING, Margaret (Grimes) (Love)- One year ago today you went to your Heavely home. My heart is broken and I feel so all alone. I pray you are at peace in our Lords loving care and one day I know I will join you there. LOVE KAREN,

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Kliber, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kotarski, Sylvester A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  KOTARSKI - Sylvester A. October 28, 2008. Dear father of Joanne Sak of Sarasota, FL and Sandra Szkolnyj of Raleigh, NC; grandfather of Cheryl Cambio, Deborah (David) Bressette, Russell, Eric (Robyn) and Andrea Szkolnyj of England; great-grandfather of Candace (Wayne) Carr, Kimberly Cambio, Justin and Ryan Zawistowski, and Alex and Lauren Szkolnyj; great-great-grandfather of Olivia Carr; brother of the late Alfreda Malinowski. Friends may call at the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Saturday from 1-3 with…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kowalski, Edgar

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kroening, K. Gilbert

                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, from 7-9 PM Friday and 2-4 &7-9 PM Saturday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:00 PM at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church (North Ridge), 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • LaBare, Elizabeth (Betty)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Elizabeth (Betty) LaBare of Endicott Elizabeth (Betty) LaBare, 87, of Endicott, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Cyrill; a son and daughter-in-law, Cyrill B. and Sally LaBare; and a granddaughter, Kelly Marie LaBare. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her family, a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Brian Leonard, Vestal; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene, Nancy, Jaun and Diane LaBare, all of Endicott; her grandchildren, who…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • LaVere, Sherry D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        October 28, 2008 Sherry D. LaVere, 52, of Liverpool, died Tuesday in Oswego. Survived by daughter, Ashley; two sons, Bran-den and Eric; her father; two sisters; a stepsister; three grandchildren. Private services. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home in Oswego. www.daincullinan.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Labbate, Theresa (Soldivera)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd. on Saturday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 7-9 P.M. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lahrs, Helen D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lasher, Ruth

                                                                                                                                                                                                              LASHER, Ruth L., 97, formerly of Lansing Street, Auburn, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Finger Lakes Center For Living. Friends are invited to visit the family from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Langham Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the funeral home following visitation. Burial will be in Fort Hill Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions to the Finger Lakes Center For Living, 20 Park Ave., Auburn or to the First United Methodist Church, 99 South St., Auburn, in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Laurence E. Snyder

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Laurence E. Snyder 69 of 10745 Cross St passed away Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. He was born October 10, 1939 in Pulteney the son of Murray and Pauline Cole Snyder. Larry was a horseman all his life, training show horses for performances for many years. He was also a vineyardist working for Taylor Wine Co and Donald Peek. Larry was an avid animal lover and gardner. He spent many years caring and advocating for the developmentally disabled, most recently working with…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lay, Ruth M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ruth M. Lay of Binghamton, N.Y. Ruth M. Lay, age 88, of 1820 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, Wis., died Wednesday morning, October 29, 2008, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Ruth was born on December 7, 1919 in Binghamton, N.Y., daughter of the late Louis J. and Lucy M. (Strickland) Smith. She was a graduate of Chenango Forks High School in N.Y., Class of 1937. Ruth married Ramsay L. Lay on November 26, 1938 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Binghamton, N.Y. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1978. Ruth…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ledden, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Monday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Family RC Church 9:45 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 P.M. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lemme, Nicholas M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LEMME - Nicholas M. October 29, 2008, husband of Frances Mattucci Lemme; father of Deborah (Robert) Palumbo, Denise (Mick) Brill and Michael (Lorraine) Lemme; brother of the late Anne (Joseph) Eicheldinger; grandfather of Amanda, Nicholas, Jay, Robert, Michael and Jill; also survived by three great-granddaughters, nieces and nephews, Jane Lemme and loving care provider, Jennifer. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS &LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lempka, Pearl E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Florida, NY Pearl E. Lempka of Florida, NY, a retired Supervisor for Avon Products, Middletown, NY and also retired from Zircar Products, Florida, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in O.R.M.C., Arden Hill Campus, Goshen. She was 82. The daughter of the late Frances E. Heter & Joseph Lempka, she was born June 14, 1926 in Florida, NY. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and St. Josephs Living Rosary Society, Florida, NY, Florida Senior Citizens, BPW of Orange County. Pearl was a 1944…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Leonardo, Tracy Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lesh, Richard James "Dick"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            LESH, Richard "Dick" James Age 78, of Wakefield, LA, formerly of the Spencer-Van Etten, NY area, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Dick was born on July 14, 1930 in Binghamton, NY to the late Mabel Manahan and James Lesh. Dick was a veteran of the Korean War serving his country with the U.S. Navy. He was a machinist at Ingersoll Rand of Athens, PA for over 40 years. He was predeceased by his brother, Arthur Lesh of New Orleans, LA. Dick and his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Levy, Florence R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lewis, Jerrold L. "Bear"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                , an avid NASCAR fan, loved spending time with his grandchildren, always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile that would melt your heart. He also was a Marine Corps Veteran serving two tours during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for the American Flag, the United States, and all those who serve and protect her. Semper Fi. If desired, memorials may be made to Haven House, 330 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202. Online register at www.AMIGONE.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Licci, Anthony Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  FLY CREEK _ Anthony Joseph Licci, 82, of Fly Creek, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2008, at Otsego Manor. Born Oct. 29, 1925, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, he was the son of Carlo and Antonina (Coffaro) Licci. On March 25, 1945, Anthony married Genevieve M. Kelly, according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in the Church of St. Gabriel in Corona. During World War II, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre of Operations aboard the USS…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Litty, Anna Mae

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AUBURN < Anna Mae Litty, 97, the wife of the late Charles Litty, of 4877 Rockefeller Road, Auburn, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Auburn Memorial Hospital. A native of Wynot, Neb., Anna Mae was a graduate of Columbia University. She was a physical therapist and worked in New York City, Argentina and Uruguay. She then took up residence in Syracuse, prior to moving to Auburn. The daughter of the late Edward and Mable Cheney Morin, Anna Mae is survived by a daughter, Christine Litty, of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Long, John F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      John F. Long, 29, of Alexandria, VA, died Monday, October 27, 2008 while working in Cleveland, OH. Mr. Long was born May 7, 1979 in Tonawanda, NY.John graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1997 and from Paul Smith University in 2003. He was a longtime member of the Boy Scouts and an avid Bills and Sabres’ fan.He worked as a banquet chef for the past five years for the Ritz Carlton in various locations. He was an avid cook; he loved to cook for everyone.He is survived by his wife, Brianne…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Longo, Antoinette M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call on Friday from 3–7 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Saturday, November 1st at 11:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. William C. Allegretto, C.M. officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial donations may be made to a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lt. JOHN D. ‘BOOTS’ DAY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Lieutenant John D. “Boots” Day, 32, of 2813 Gravel Run Rd., passed away early Monday morning (Oct. 27, 2008) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Canisteo on Sunday evening. Born in Hornell on March 29, 1976, he was a son of Joseph and Sandra Larnard Day. On April 26, 2002 he was married in Hopewell to the former Elysia M. Weakland, who survives. A graduate of Hornell High School, John also attended Finger Lakes Community College…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lunden, Eric James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held on Friday, October 31, from 7-9 p.m. at H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home please visit www.humistonfuneralhome.com or 845-626-3331.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lutz, Alfred W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held Monday, November 3, from 6-9 p.m. at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, at St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall, NY. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall, NY. Contributions, donations, made to Kaplan Family Hospice, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements under the direction of Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. F.H. Inc., 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520. To send…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lutz, Hermann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                LUTZ - Hermann Of West Seneca, NY, October 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Anna (Kibelsbeck) Lutz; dearest father of Joseph (Barbara) Lutz, Linda (Duane) Lutz-Judy, Randy (Debi), John (Marcia), and Frank (Diann) Lutz; grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of five. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday only at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, where funeral will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday and from Fourteen Holy Helpers RC Church at 11:30 AM. Mr. Lutz was a Veteran of the Korean War.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Makley, Lee Dale

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MAKLEY, Lee Dale Age 70, of Covington, PA, died Thursday, October 30, 2008. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield, PA, is handling the arrangements. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Manfredi Sr., James F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Manfredi, James F. Sr. Greece: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at age 90. Predeceased by his wife, Jane. Survived by his son, James (Cynthia) Manfredi Jr.; daughters, Mary Jane (Hank Manfredi) Richmond and Carol Zipp of Depew, NY; grandchildren, Jamie (Natalie), Nicole and Ashley Manfredi, Terry, William (Dian) and Brian (Ruth) Bargy, Jodi (Timothy) Nosbisch, Judy (Kenneth) Klein, Scott (Vicky) Zipp, Paul (Mindy), Jeremy, Matthew and Jordan Pankey; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Yola Manfredi and Teresa (Frank)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mangan, William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Marchese, Joseph P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MARCHESE, Joseph P. - Gone one year. Loved and missed every day.PATTI BABE,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McLaughlin, Edward J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        October 28, 2008 The Honorable Edward J. McLaughlin, 78, died peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, surrounded by his loving family. A longtime resident of Syracuse, Ed was born in the Bronx, NY. He was the son of Rudolph and Abigail. Ed was a decorated Korean War veteran, awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and was inducted into the Army OCS Hall of Fame. Following Korea, Ed graduated from Manhattan College, then Villanova Law School. He married Arden Shaughnessy in 1958. Judge…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McNally, Mary Jean

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          9:15 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, from Newell-Fay Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church in Manlius, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rte. 92), Manlius. For directions, local florists, or a guest book, please visit www.SCHEPP FAMILY.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary Jean's memory to St.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mendel, Meta

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Meta Mendel of California formerly of Binghamton Graveside Services for Meta Mendel will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Israel Riverside Cemetery, Conklin, N.Y. Rabbi Tziona Szajman will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Binghamton Jewish Community Center, 500 Clubhouse Road, Vestal, N.Y. 13850; or Temple Israel, 4533 Deerfield Place, Vestal, N.Y. 13850. Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home, Inc.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Meyer, Alice M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ALICE M. MEYER, 89, of Pine Harbour in Plattsburgh, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at her home., She was born in Columbia, South America, Sept. 9, 1919, the daughter of Newton and Pauline (Gibson) Marshall., Service details were incomplete Wednesday evening. A complete obituary will be in the Friday edition of the Press-Republican., Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Alice Meyer please visit…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Meyer, Alice M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PLATTSBURGH -- Alice Meyer, a resident of Pine Harbour, Plattsburgh, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. She was 89. Born in Colombia, South America, she was the daughter of mining engineer Newton C. Marshall and Pauline (Gibson) Marshall., Alice graduated from Glen Ridge High School, N.J., and from the New Jersey College for Women in 1941. She proudly served with the American Red Cross in Europe during World War II. She was teaching home economics in West Orange, N.J., when she…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Michael J. Scott,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Michael J. Scott, 59, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at his home in Knox. Born in Lackawanna, N.Y., Mike grew up in Ilion, N.Y., the son of the late William and Lavina Scott. He graduated from Ilion High School in 1967 and Albany State University in 1971 with a degree in accounting. He worked for the State of New York for 30 years, retiring in 2004. Mike was an avid environmentalist and conservationist.  He loved his land, his community and especially his children, his family and his friends. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mildred ‘Millie’ Kimball

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mildred “Millie” Kimball, 91, formerly of Fort Plain, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008, at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam where she had been a resident since 2004. She was born in Little Falls on November 16, 1916, a daughter of the late Charles and Teofilia Leczczenska Krasko. Millie married Raymond Kimball on October 25, 1939, together they made their home in Fort Plain, where they raised their two children, Rodney and Norine. They also managed an electrical contract business together…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Milewicz, Paula R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MILEWICZ - Paula R. October 31, 2008; beloved wife and companion of Dennis Corp; devoted mother of Amanda and Jessica; dearest daughter of Karen and late Paul Milewicz; loving sister of Christine and Christopher Milewicz; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family present Sunday 3-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem). Services will follow visitation at 7 PM. Burial will be private.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Miller, Janice D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        AU SABLE FORKS -- Janice D. Miller, 81, of 193 Golf Course Road, Au Sable Forks, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at her son David's home. She was born in the Town of Black Brook on Dec. 30, 1926, the daughter of Homer and Madeline Wright., Janice was an avid reader, loved bird-watching and enjoyed playing Scrabble. She worked as librarian at the Au Sable Forks Public Library, a sales clerk at the National Army Store and High Falls Gorge and operated her own bakery for a short while., Janice is…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Mitchell, James A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MITCHELL, James A. Age 73, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 18, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late James A. Mitchell, Sr. and Marie Coakley Mitchell. James graduated from Pennsylvania Military College in 1955 and attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was employed with the Veterans Administration as a Senior Management Analyst. James was especially interested in Civil War history and enjoyed many hobbies such…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Montgomery, Elinor D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mooney, Hugh Hay

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              are invited to bring a written memory or photo of Hugh for the family's Memory Book. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 AM at South Presbyterian Church, 4 E. Henrietta Road. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. John's Foundation, 150 Highland Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 or South Presbyterian Church. To light a candle in memory visit www.anthonychapels.com . Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels 2305 Monroe Ave. 244-0770

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Moore, Estella Pierce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                October 24, 2008 Estella Pierce Moore, 84, of Syracuse, passed away October 24, 2008. Born in Mississippi, she retired as a cook from Me-als on Wheels. She was one of the founding members of the Brotherly Love C.O.G.I.C. and was a licensed missionary and church mother for over 50 years. Estella was an active participant at Dunbar Community Center and also an active member of Syracuse United Neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Moore, in 1997. Survivors: Her daughters, Virginia Moore, Patricia…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Moriarty, Helen Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MORIARTY - Helen Marie October 27, 2008; wife of the late Judge Jeremiah J. Moriarty II; mother of Daniel (Mary Lu) Moriarty, Judge Jeremiah J. Moriarty III and Mary Ellen Moriarty, the late Thomas J. Moriarty and Karen Anne Moriarty; grandmother of eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two nieces; sister of the late John G. Rott; grandmother of the late Timothy Stout. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 AM in St. Philomena R.C. Church, 26 Plymouth Ave., Franklinville, 14737. Burial in Mt.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Muller, Nuriye

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mungovan Jr., Thomas J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MUNGOVAN - Thomas J., Jr. October 28, 2008. Husband of the late Eleanor (OConnor); brother of the late James (late Evelyn) Mungovan; brother-in-law of Ruth Barrett; uncle of Gerald (Helen) Barrett, Kevin (Susan) Barrett and Denise Hanavan; cherished friend of Thomas (Pamela) Kepfer. Friends received on Friday from 3-7 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Thomas Aquinas Church…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mussaw Jr., Louis W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        LOUIS W. MUSSAW JR., 65, of North Bangor, N.Y., died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone, N.Y., a patient there since Oct. 28., He was born in Malone, May 14, 1943, the son of Louis W. and Geraldine (Rushford) Mussaw Sr., hours will be Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery in North Bangor.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nagel, Roger A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY, THURSDAY 7-9 PM and FRIDAY 1-4 PM, where funeral services will be held SATURDAY at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. Memorials to Patricia A. Parete Fund, PO Box 682, Kenmore, NY 14217 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Nellie M. Johnson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Nellie M. Johnson age 88, of Charles Street in Corning, NY died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Corning Hospital. Nellie was born in Corning on November 8, 1919, to Martin and Agnes (Peer) Drew.  She was the wife of Harry Johnson who preceded her in death in 1984.  She retired from Corning Glass Works as an inspector in 1984 after 28 years of service.  She was an avid reader and shopper. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Johnson of Corning; a son, David (Linda Frawley) Johnson of Houston, TX;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • O'Donnell, Dorothy (Green)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Saturday Mass of Christian Burial St. Teresa R.C Church 9:30 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be receivd Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • O'Hagan, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Paa, Rev. Joseph F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Palmer, Burton S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (Clarendon) - Burton S. Palmer, age 93, of Glidden Road, died October 28, 2008 in Lakeside Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. He was born February 16, 1915 in the Town of Barre to Seeley and Lodema (Lawton) Palmer and was a lifetime resident of this area. Mr. Palmer was a US Army Veteran of WWII and was a retired farmer. Burt enjoyed hunting, making maple syrup and was a devoted family man.He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Stella; son, James (Missy) Palmer of Clarendon; daughter, Lodema…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Patterson Sr., David

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      David Kingsnorth Patterson, Sr. of Binghamton, N.Y. A memorial service for David Kingsnorth Patterson, Sr. will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 1st, at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton, N.Y. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, October 31st, at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Trinity Memorial…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pflug III, John Douglas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pugliese, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PUGLIESE, Mary Age 86, of Elmira, died October 28th. Originally of Queens, NY, widow of Frank Pugliese, Sr.; mother of Francis (Maureen) Pugliese of Elmira; grandmother to Sharon (Robert) Coughlin of Horseheads, Nichole Pugliese of Philadelphia, Jamie (Gregory) Hearn of Brooklyn, and Andrew Pugliese of Niger, Africa; and great-grandmother to Rory and Jacob Coughlin. Mary's fondest memories were of growing up with her sister, Catherine, in Queens and vacationing with family in the Hamptons, though her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Quagliana, Charles R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • RUTH M. WEST

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ruth M. West, 88, formerly of Hornell and Loon Lake, passed away Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at Beachtree Care Center in Ithaca. Born in North Hornell, July 1, 1920, the daughter of Charles E. and Gladys (Fenton) Bathrick, she had resided in Hornell most of her life, and at Loon Lake since 1968. She was a graduate of the Hornell High School class of 1936 and the Geneseo Normal School where she became a certified teacher. She owned and operated Mary’s Grocery in Hornell, and also worked as the manager of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reisner, Ida

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Reynolds, Elvira Leontine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held on Saturday, November 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Damascus, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life With Cancer, 2700 Prosperity Ave. Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22031, in memory of Elvira Reynolds. Funeral arrangements were under the direction…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Richards Jr., James E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    October 27, 2008 James Everett Richards Jr., 84, of Syracuse, died Monday, October 27. He was an Army veteran of WW II, and he retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He had a tremendous love for God and his country, a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor. He was a member of Greater Evangelical Church of God in Christ, president of the Men's Department, deacon, prayer warrior and an honorary elder. Survived by his wife of 19 wonderful years, Willietta (Brumfield) Richards; daughters, Jacquelyn…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robert S. Johnson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robert S. Johnson, 86, of Lake Placid, FL passed away October 22, 2008 following an extended illness. He was born and raised in Painted Post, NY, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn Peters Johnson. Enlisting in the US Marine Corps at age 17, he saw combat action with the First Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II. Following military service. Bob worked for Corning Incorporated in Corning, NY for 33 years, retiring in 1981. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Esther of Lake Placid, daughter…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Roblin, Margaret "Maggie" (Bisland)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Roma, John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          John Roma of Endicott John Roma, 69, of Endicott, died unexpectedly at his residence Tuesday, October 28, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary; two sisters, Mary and Elaine; and two brothers, Sam and Joseph. He will be dearly missed by his family; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Antoinette and Milton Beem, New Hampshire, Angie Foote and Rita Roma, both of Endicott, Marlene Satcconi, Cortland, and Linda and Alex Daskal, St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert, Endicott,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rosario, Luis M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Luis M. Rosario on October 25. Beloved husband of Georgina Colon. Devoted father of Stephanie and Luis Rosario and George and Jose Medina. Dear grandfather of three. Loving brother of Anna, Gilda, Miriam, Thomas, and the late Robert. Family and friends will be received at THE MARTIN HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, 530 Narrows Rd., South, at Britton Ave. Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Services to be held at the funeral home Saturday evening. Arrangements include cremation. Martin Hughes Inc. Funeral Home Family Owned &…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rose, Stephanie A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2, at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 3, at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Contributions may be made to: The Foundation for Children with Atypical HUS, One Campbell Plaza Suite 2B, St. Louis, MO 63139 or Make-A-Wish Foundation of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rosenbrock, Annabelle R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rossi, Dominic S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  October 29, 2008 Dominic S. Rossi, 85, of Fayetteville, New York, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Born in Elmira, New York, Dr. Rossi relocated to the Syracuse area in 1965. A veteran of World War II, he was a life member of the 84th Infantry Division Rail-splitters Society. Dr. Rossi graduated from Cornell University and the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry and worked in various careers, notably as an educator and optometrist. Dr. Rossi was prede-ceased by his wife, Katherine Putnam Rossi, and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rushton, Margaret Leona Keil

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Margaret Leona Keil Rushton, 85, of Albemarle, NC, formerly of Youngstown, NY, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at home. She was born December 9, 1922 in Luzerne County, PA. Margaret was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Ed Kepp of Albemarle, NC and Jack Kepp of Niagara Falls, NY; daughters, Linda Lederhouse of Ransomville, NY, Peggy Conser of Denver, CO, Ruth Ann Hughes of Wilkes-Barre, PA, JoAnn Kepp of Niagara Falls, NY; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Russell, Wallace P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      PLATTSBURGH -- Wallace P. Russell, 82, of Plattsburgh died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at his home with his family and closest friend, Winnie, at his side., Wally was born on Oct. 16, 1926, the son of Joseph and Sophia (Coryer) Russell. He lived his entire life in the Plattsburgh area with the exception of his time served in the U.S. Army. He worked his entire career in the area in the automotive field. He enjoyed being involved in auto racing in his early adult years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Russo, Danny A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        October 29, 2008 Danny A. Russo, 90, of Fairmount, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Born in Geneva, he was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area. He was an Army veteran of WW II. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Danny was employed for 21 years at John T. Roberts School, retiring in 1983, and previously worked at Onondaga Valley Academy. He loved sports his whole life. He managed, played center field and was the catcher for the Ramblers from 1946 to 1964. From…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sabanos, Genevieve

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Saladino, Albert P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sargent, Gary F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1 p.m. Saturday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home. Burial at Manlius Village Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenov-ia Road, Manlius. For directions, local florists, or a guest book, please visit www.SCHEPP FAMILY.com Contributions: American Diabetes Assoc., CNY Region, 356 Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206 NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Saunders, June V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                June V. Saunders, 75 years old, a resident of Fishkill for 41 years, died peacefully in the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her family at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh, following a courageous battle with cancer. June's life was a witness to her faith in the Lord, which never wavered throughout the pain and challenges of her illness. She found strength in her faith and helped others to do so as well. She was born February 25, 1933 in Newark, NJ and was the daughter of the late Earl and Florence…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Scalzo, Norah P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  may call Sunday 1-4 P.M. at Vay-Schleich &Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road . Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Monday, 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 36 Armstrong Road. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in her memory. For more information, or to sign Norah's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Seda, Edwin J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Seeley Jr., Stephen F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Southport/Elmira, NY on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service to honor his life will follow the visitation. (1 p.m.) His friend, Pastor Kelvin Jones will celebrate Stephen's service. Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY at a time convenient to his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Simonelli, Frances

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Slocum, Eleanor English

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        October 27, 2008 Eleanor English Slocum, 86, of Manlius, passed away quietly Monday at her home. Eleanor was the third oldest in a family of four brothers and a sister. Two of her brothers preceded her in death. After graduating from high school, she completed two years of nursing at Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, MA. She then transferred to Union College in Lincoln, NE, graduating with her B.S. degree in nursing. After working as a nurse at Syracuse University Hospital, she bought a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stocum, Constance J. "Connie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stocum, Constance J. "Connie" Rochester: Now reunited with her heavenly family on Sunday, October 26, 2008. Peacefully departed surrounded by her loved ones. Evangelist and Bible Club Teacher for over 35 years. Her gift of love will be remembered and cherished by many. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Russell; sons, Benjamin and Ted Stocum; daughter, Rebecca Stocum; granddaughter, Chloe Wyant. The family wishes to thank the saints of PCC, many dear friends and wonderful nurses for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stoddard, David W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SIDNEY _ David W. Stoddard, 65, of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2008, at the M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Arrangements are pending with C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, NY 13838.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stowell, Cheryl D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2 p.m. Sunday at Foxwood Memorial Park, Ogdensburg, with her aunt, Phyllis McIntosh, officiating. Entombment will follow the service. Calling Hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Adirondack Funeral Home, Croghan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Strano, Francis F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Thiele, Albrecht D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  THIELE - Albrecht D. October 28, 2008 of Lake View, NY; beloved husband of the late Wanda (Piotrowski) Thiele; dearest father of Albrecht G. (Donna), Frederick (Susan) Thiele; grandfather of Albrecht P., Lauren, Jessica and the late Josef; loving companion of Gisela Eichler. Funeral service from the Barron-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Saturday at 11:00 AM. Family will be present Friday 4-8 PM.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Todero, Gail A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    TODERO, Gail A. - Its been two years since youve gone to your heavenly home. You are loved and missed as much as ever.Love,JIM, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Torrey, Clara Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lewiston - Clara Marie Torrey, age 97, of Lewiston, NY, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Mrs. Torrey was born September 11, 1911 in Mt. Morris, NY, the daughter of the late Russell and Angeline (Vacanti) Teresi.She lived in Niagara Falls for 50 years and was a former member of Our Lady of Lebanon RC Church. Clara moved to Lewiston in 1983 and has been a resident of Fairchild Manor Nursing Home for the past few years.She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd Torrey in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Trinchera, Philip A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Philip “Phil” A. Trinchera, 66, of Lockport, NY, died on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Orchard Manor, Inc., in Medina, NY. Born in Batavia, NY, he was the son of Jennie (Carlino) Trinchera of Pottstown, PA and the late Anthony “Nino” Trinchera.Phil graduated from Notre Dame High School in Batavia, NY and later attended the University of Buffalo, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History. During the Vietnam War he served in the United States Army from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tucker, Rita G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church, 4782 W. Seneca Turnpike, Onondaga Hill. Friends may call Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Private burial, Monday at Onondaga Co. Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be made to South Onondaga Fire Dept. Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc. Onondaga Hill

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unangst, Mabel Drake

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mabel Drake Unangst of Binghamton Mabel Drake Unangst, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family members. She was predeceased by her mother, Lulu Cinquenti; two brothers, Tom Drake and Pat Cinquenti. She is survived by her four sons, Tony and Lan Drake and their children, Michael and Jamaka, Santa Clara, California, Ron Petitte and children, Joshua and Jonathan, Binghamton, and their mother, Barb Moriarity, David and Cheryl Petitte and their children, Carissa…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              She was born March 30, 1955, in Gloversville.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Uribe, Maria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2-5 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to Spectrum Healthcare Foundation, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, would be appreciated. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • VanCour, Ronald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  JAY, N.Y. -- Ronald VanCour, age 72, formerly of Saranac Lake and currently of 52 Orchard Lane, Jay, N.Y., died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at his home in Titusville, Fla., Born in Saranac Lake, N.Y., on July 11, 1936, he was the son of Joseph and Rose (Harmer) VanCour. He married Jacqueline McGill on Aug. 24, 1957, in St. Bernard's Church., Mr. VanCour had been a lifelong resident of the area and had been employed for New York State Department of Conservation as a conservation operations supervisor until…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • WALTER E. ‘GENE’ BAIRD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Walter E. “Gene” Baird, 71, passed away peacefully today (Oct. 30, 2008) at his home. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 W. Naples St., Wayland. A graveside service with full military honors will take place at 11 a.m. Monday in the Village Cemetery, Wayland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any youth sports organization, the Wayland Fire Department or to a charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Walter E.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wallace Jr., George C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wallace, George C., Jr. Ogden: Oct. 29, 2008. Predeceased by his wife Helen. Survived by children, Marsha (Paul) Paris, Mary (James) LaMonaco &Stephen (Ann) Wallace; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Len, (Gloria) Windhauser; nieces; nephews; cousins &close friends. Family and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Saturday 10 am at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4100 Lyell Rd. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Spencerport. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to RAMS/National…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Walsh, Leah (Hirschel) (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wasik, Nova Violet Hogan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nova Violet Hogan Wasik, of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2008 at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. She was born in Womble, AR on March 28, 1920, the daughter of Roy and True Petit (Head) Hogan.Mrs. Wasik graduated as Salutatorian from Acorn High School in Mena, AR in 1937. She did her training at Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, LA in 1941, and graduated from Sparks Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Smith, AR in 1942.Mrs. Wasik moved to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Watson, Kimberly A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            KIMBERLY A. WATSON, 42, of the Grew Road, Mooers, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., She was born in Plattsburgh, Sept. 4, 1966, the daughter of Ernest A. and Shirley B. (Neverett) Manor., hours will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 793 Gilbert Road, Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Mooers with the Rev. Gerald A. Cerank, pastor,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Watson, Kimberly A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              MOOERS -- Kimberly A. Watson, 42, of the Grew Road, Mooers, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., She was born in Plattsburgh, Sept. 4, 1966, the daughter of Ernest A. and Shirley B. (Neverett) Manor., Kim grew up in Mooers and graduated from NCCS in 1984. She later graduated from Our Lady of Victory in Plattsburgh in 1986. She was employed at Charter One in Plattsburgh; Clute, Clute and Thompson in Plattsburgh; Gary Favro in Plattsburgh; and most recently…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Whitham, Barbara Jean

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Willerth, William C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Williams, Jennie P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8:45 a.m. Monday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fayetteville. Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 7191 East Genesee St, Fayetteville. For directions, local florists, or a guest book, please visit www.SCHEPP FAMILY.com Contributions: The Humane Society, 4915 1/2 West Taft Road, Liverpool 13088 EATON-TUBBS-SCHEPP Fayetteville 637-3214

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Williams, Eleanor M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Witherell, Donald C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 4 Perine St., Dansville, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:00 PM. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery in West Sparta. Memorial contributions may be made to Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland NY, 14572.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wiwigac, Edward K.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Edward K. Wiwigac of Binghamton Edward K. Wiwigac, 59, of Binghamton, wonderful son, father, brother and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at Wilson Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, following a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Deborah; his father, Chester Wiwigac; and a brother, Steven Wiwigac. He is survived by his mother, Mary (Fenson) Wiwigac, Johnson City; a daughter, Lisa (Mark) Thayne, Va.; two stepsons, Aaron (Christina) DeShay, and Nathan (Amy) DeShay, both of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wolk, Stanley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wolk, Stanley Pittsford: October 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen; children, Carol (Robin) Engst of Fabius, NY, Nancy Wolk (Hayne Thornton) of Atlanta, GA, Richard (Lynda) Wolk; grandchildren, Lea, Lauren, Thea and Stefan Engst, Lisbeth (John) Vavalo, Tyler (Alicia), Hayley and Hannah Wolk; sister, Laura Deane of MD; brother, Martin Wolk of CA; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, 25 Church St., Pittsford. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Woodruff, Donald "Woody"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              may call at the MORSE and SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 5917 Main Street on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A service under the auspices of the St. Davids Lions Club will be held at the funeral home on Sunday evening at 7 PM . Cremation to follow. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to The Canadian Mental Health Association through the funeral home. On-line guest register at www.morganfuneral.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wyckoff, Claude E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and family are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Bethel Christian Fellowship, 321 East Avenue, Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to RGH Dialysis Patient Aid Fund, 370 Ridge Rd. East, Roch., NY 14621.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Yanulavich, Alex A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ALEX A. YANULAVICH, 88, of Marvin Street, Lyon Mountain, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home., He was born in Lyon Mountain, N.Y., on Sept. 16, 1920, the son of Frank and Louise (Shusda) Yanulavich., hours will be held at St. Bernard's Parish Center in Lyon Mountain on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon on Saturday, Nov. 1, in St. Bernard's Church in Lyon Mountain with the Rev. Ted Crosby officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Yanulavich, Alex A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LYON MOUNTAIN -- Alex A. Yanulavich, 88, of Marvin Street, Lyon Mountain, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home., Born in Lyon Mountain, N.Y., on Sept. 16, 1920, he was the son of Frank and Louise (Shusda) Yanulavich., He was married to Nora Palmer at St. John's Parish, Plattsburgh, by Rev. Dwyer. She predeceased him on Dec. 31, 1993., Alex graduated from Lyon Mountain High School in 1938. He became employed for Republic Steel, Lyon Mountain, in 1938. In 1940, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Young, Edmund "Ed"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Carr, Edward E. "Bud"

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lesh, Richard James "Dick"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Perialas, John A.

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