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Joan A. Scanlon
December 9, 2002
Joan A. Case Scanlon, 64, of 43 McWhorter St., Oswego, died Saturday. She was born in Oswego and worked at Harr-Wood Nursing Home for 15 years. Her husband, William, died in November.Survivors: A daughter, Carol Scanlon of Oswego; a sister, CubaLea Towsley of Oswego; three brothers, Robert and Ronald Case, both of Rochester, and Gary Case of Oswego. Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dowdle Funeral Home, 154 E. Fourth St., Oswego. Contributions: Transplant Awareness Organization, Box 2126, Syracuse 13220.
Sara S. Thompson
December 9, 2002
Sara Smith Thompson, 90, of 3937 Number Nine Road, Cazenovia, died Thursday, the victim of a drowning. Born in Rochester, she attended Columbia School, graduated from Emma Willard School, and attended Smith College and the Sorbonne. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cazenovia, and its Altar Guild. She was a volunteer for the Key in Cazenovia, and a member of the Syracuse Garden Club and the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation. Her husband, George W., died in 1994.Survivors: Two daughters, Sara Thompson Orton of Las Cruces, N.M., and Susan Thompson Woodside of Kingfield, Maine; two sons, Jonathan of Manlius and William H. of Mathews, Va.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 12 Mill St., Cazenovia. Burial, Evergreen Cemetery. No calling hours. Tait Funeral Home, Cazenovia, has arrangements. Contributions: Stone Quarry Art Park, Stone Quarry Road, Cazenovia 13035.
Robert V. White
December 9, 2002
Robert V. White, 76, of 817 Avery Ave., Syracuse, died Friday. Born in Wilna, he was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2893. He was a veteran of World War II and retired in 1966 after 23 years in the Army.Survivors: His wife of 52 years, the former Elisabeth Schlitz; a daughter, Linda Dudas of Solvay; three sons, Robert of Slingerlands, Leonard of Woodbury, N.J., and John of Syracuse; a sister, Roberta Lucius of Syracuse ; a brother, Ralph of Watertown; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: Cremation, Oakwood Crematory, Syracuse. No calling hours. National Cremation Service, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: VA Rehabilitation Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse 13210.
Pearl Winkelstein
December 9, 2002
Pearl Winkelstein, 96, of Albany died Sunday. She was born in Syracuse and graduated from Central High School. She retired in 1973 as a bookkeeper for Niagara Mohawk after 50 years. She was a former member of Temple Adath Yeshurun, its Sisterhood and Hadassah. Survivor: A niece, Susan Tritter of Bethel, Conn. Services: 1 p.m. today at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Burial, Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Calling hour, 12:30 to 1 p.m. today at the funeral chapel, 1909 E. Fayette St., Syracuse. Contributions: Temple Adath Yeshurun, 450 Kimber Road, Syracuse 13214.
Janeen Corey
December 10, 2001
Janeen Strickland Corey, 52, of Syracuse died Friday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated in 1968 from LaFayette High School and in 1970 from CCBI in Syracuse. She was an obituary reader and copy person for Merchants National Bank in Syracuse for five years. She was a communicant of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Survivors: Her husband of four years, Michael A.; a daughter, Susan I. Wellner of Boston; a son, Phillip M. Wellner of Syracuse; her father, Robert A. Strickland of Asheville, N.C.; a sister, Sharon I. Dellmore of Camillus. Services: 8 p.m. Tuesday at Fergerson Funeral Home. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hour, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 215 S. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions: The Samaritan Center, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse 13202.
Gardner H. Dales
December 10, 2001
Gardner H. Dales, 88, of DeWitt died Friday. Born in Niagara Falls, he attended Cornell University. He retired in 1975 as an engineer at Niagara Mohawk. He was a member of DeWitt Community Church, Niagara Mohawk Retirees Association and Beta Theta Phi fraternity. Survivors: His wife, Ruth L.; a daughter, Judith Dales Whitman of Bethlehem, N.H.; a son, Gardner A. of Kingwood, Texas; a sister, Ruth J. Dales of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in DeWitt Community Church. Burial, Lincoln-Noyes Cemetery, Greensboro, Vt. No calling hours. The family will greet friends in the church parlor after the service. Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel has arrangements. Contributions: DeWitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt 13214.
Richard A. Gallo
December 10, 2001
Richard A. Gallo, 66, of 41 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs, died Friday. Born in Clyde, he graduated from Holy Family Elementary and High School and Syracuse University. He was an optician in Auburn and Saratoga Springs for 30 years. He was a member of Auburn and Highland country clubs and Auburn Lions Club, and a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Survivors: A daughter, Andrea Gallo Goodson of Malta; two sons, Anthony of Clifton Park and Richard of Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers, Gerald of Latham and Robert of Auburn; one grandchild. Services: 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at Cheche Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Holy Family Church, North Street, Auburn. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1778 Clark St., Auburn. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Marian B. Mahaney
December 10, 2001
Marian Bush Mahaney, 80, of Sunrise Nursing Home, Oswego, died Sunday. She was born in Oswego and lived on Shortcut Road, Sterling, most of her life. She was a former member of Red Creek Central School PTA. Her husband, Carl D., died in 1999. Survivors: Two daughters, Carol VonHoltz of Sterling and Mary Blake of Wolcott; two sons, Merton and Leonard, both of Fair Haven; a sister, Dorothy Sharkey of Oswego; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Becker Funeral Home. Spring burial, Springbrook Cemetery. Calling hour, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 6816 Church St., Red Creek. Contributions: Carlyn VonHoltz Memorial Scholarship Fund, 14337 Shortcut Road, Sterling 13156.
Arthur C. Meyer Sr
December 10, 2001
Arthur C. Meyer Sr., 79, of Endwell, formerly of Auburn, died Friday. He was born in Pennsylvania. He retired in 1975 after 25 years as a corrections officer at Auburn Correctional Facility. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of VFW Post 1975. Survivors: His wife, Marion; a daughter, Linda Meyer of Auburn; three sons, Arthur C. Jr. of Auburn, Jerry of Weedsport and James of Louisville, Ky.; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Farrell's Funeral Service. Burial, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Port Byron. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 84 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Matthew House, Box 283, Auburn 13021.
Joyce S. Miller
December 10, 2001
Joyce Stevens Miller, 76, of Syracuse died Sunday. She was a life resident of Syracuse. She retired as a receptionist for Nettleton Shoe Co. She was a secretary for Syracuse CWA Local 1123 Telephone Retirees. Survivors: Her husband, George M.; a daughter, Susan Radford of Hamilton; one grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Butler-Badman Funeral Home. Burial, Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 4504 W. Seneca Turnpike, Onondaga Hill. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Arethusa M. Osgood
December 10, 2001
Arethusa M. "Sis" Osgood, 78, formerly of 112 Depot St., Canastota, died Sunday at Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility. Born in Oneida, she attended Canastota schools. For many years she worked at Osgood Hotel in Canastota, which her family owned and operated. She participated in the foster grandparent program at South Side and Middle schools in Canastota. She was a member of Women of the Moose Lodge 421 of Oneida, Charles Miller Post 140 American Legion Auxiliary of Canastota and United Church of Canastota. Survivors: A daughter, Patricia Osgood Baldwin of Oneida; two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at J. Homer Ball Funeral Home. Burial, Lenox Rural Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 201 James St., Canastota. Contributions: Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility, Activities Fund, 323 Genesee St., Oneida 13421.
Tessie Solak
December 10, 2001
Tessie Solak, 94, of Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, died Saturday. Born in New York City, she lived in Vernon for 50 years before moving to Morrisville in 1996. She attended Lowville Academy and Heffley's Business School, Brooklyn. She retired in 1971 as a business clerk at Revere Copper and Brass in Rome. She attended Church of the Holy Family, Vernon. Survivors: Several nephews. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of the Holy Family, Peterboro Street, Vernon. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Rome. Calling hours, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at Malecki Funeral Home, 23 Front St., Vernon.
Ethel Croffut
December 10, 2002
Ethel Schmidt Croffut, 93, formerly of East Division Street, Syracuse, died Friday at Loretto. She was born in Syracuse and was a homemaker. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ. Her husband, Laurence, died in 1958.Survivors: A son, Richard of Syracuse; a brother, Norman Schmidt of North Syracuse; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Gang Memorial Chapel. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 104 Fordham Road, Syracuse.
Bernice M. Turner
December 10, 2002
Bernice M. Turner, 80, formerly of 1700 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse, died Sunday at Loretto. She was born on Randalls Island. She retired in 1985 as a housekeeper for the William Moore family in Syracuse after 39 years. She was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church and a member of its Eucharistic Adoration Society.Survivors: None known. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial, St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, Fairmount, has arrangements. Contributions: Most Holy Rosary Church, 111 Roberts Ave., Syracuse 13207.
Patricia A. Bada
December 11, 2001
Patricia A. Bada, 62, of Ocean Springs, Miss., died Friday. Born in Syracuse, she lived in Syracuse most of her life until moving to Ocean Springs six months ago. She was a volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital with more than 3,000 hours of work and she was a member of St. Joseph's Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Ocean Springs and Church of the Assumption in Syracuse. Survivors: Her husband of 43 years, Joseph; two daughters, Cheri Salvetti and Wenti Ciotti, both of Ocean Springs; her mother, Arlene Kramer of Syracuse; two brothers, William M. and Robert Kramer, both of Syracuse; three grandchildren. Services and burial: Will be in Ocean Springs. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, has arrangements.
John E. Bromka
December 11, 2001
John E. Bromka, 75, of DeWitt died Sunday. Born in Romulus, he graduated from Syracuse University in 1952. He had worked at General Electric Co. and Agway and was a member of Holy Cross Church in DeWitt. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: His wife, Mary J.; a daughter, Cynthia Skafidas of Liverpool; two sons, John E. Jr. of Marcellus and Joseph J. of Richmond, Vt.; one grandchild. Services: Private. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. No calling hours. Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, DeWitt, has arrangements. Contributions: Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt 13214.
Estelle M. Buck
December 11, 2001
Estelle Murphy Buck, 79, of North Main Street, North Syracuse, died Sunday at Malta House. She was born in Scranton, Pa. She was a sales clerk at Matthews Halmark Cards in King of Prussia, Pa., for 20 years. Her husband, Edward, died previously. Survivors: Four daughters, Janet Newell of Seming, N.M., Gail Beecker of Clay, Margo Centner of Coopersburg, Pa., and Denise Petrucelli of Shillington, Pa.; a son, Edward of Royersford, Pa.; three sisters, Mary and Frances Murphy and Dorothy Bryan, all of New Jersey; seven grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Williams Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, N.J. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 8261 S. Main St., Cicero. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Helga Dillard
December 11, 2001
Helga Kreisel Dillard, 83, of 300 Brookfield Road, Syracuse, died Saturday. She was born in Berlin, Germany. She retired in 1983 as a supervisor in the business office at Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital after 20 years. She was a former member of Arian Club of Syracuse. Her husband, Percy, died in 1981. Survivors: A daughter, Ute Haynes of Syracuse; a son, Peter Siegmund of West Germany; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Greenleaf Funeral Home. Burial, Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse 13206.
