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Harold Wood
May 27, 2002
Harold "Woody" Wood, 75, of 6938 Norton Ave., Clinton, died Saturday. Born in Albany, he graduated from Amsterdam High School. He retired in 1987 after 35 years as an equipment test technician at General Electric, Utica. He was past chief of the Lairdsville Fire Department, and a member of Lairdsville Methodist Church and the Amateur Radio Club. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 47 years, the former Gay Houck; two daughters, Laurie of Vernon and Amy of Verona; a son, Tim of Vernon; a sister, Leja Sharp of Massachusetts; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Malecki Funeral Home. Burial, Evergreen Cemetery, Westmoreland. Calling hours, 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 23 Front St., Vernon. Contributions: Hospice Care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford 13413.
Richard Gibson
May 29, 2002
Richard "Rick" Gibson, 73, of Syracuse died Sunday. Born in Syracuse, he lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. He had worked for the Syracuse Department of Public Works and was a Navy veteran. Survivors: His wife of 30 years, the former Gloria Wilson; two daughters, Thelma Hanson and Jean Koch, both of Syracuse; seven sons, Richard II of North Syracuse, Gary, Michael and James, all of Vermont, Richard III, Donald and Robert, all of Syracuse; 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Butler-Badman Funeral Home. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 4504 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.
Anna M. Bolway
May 30, 2002
Anna M. Gorman Bolway, 84, formerly of 3091 Lafayette Road, LaFayette, died Tuesday in The Friendly Home, Rochester. She was born in LaFayette. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in LaFayette and a member of the Women of St. Joseph's. Her husband, Earl J., died in 1998. Survivors: A daughter, Mary Anne Judge of Rochester; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Pompey. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Contributions: LaFayette Fire Department, Route 11, LaFayette 13084.
Catherin P. Burton
May 30, 2002
Catherin P. Burton, 83, of Buffalo, formerly of Canastota, died May 21. Born in Beckley, W.Va., she grew up in Hinton, W.Va., and lived in Canastota 41 years before moving to Buffalo 10 years ago. She was a former member of First Presbyterian Church of Canastota and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, where she was an elder, clerk of session and elder commissioner. She also was active with the church Women's Association, Couples Club and various committees. Her husband, Frederic C., died previously. Survivors: Two sons, Frederic C. II of Mount Airy, Md. and Stephen H. of Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters, Nancy M. Burton and Mary Louise Ricchuitti, both of Albany, and the Rev. Dorothy Burton Pearman of Buffalo; three brothers, Paul Phipps of Charlottesville, Va., Olin Phipps of Porterfield, Calif., and Ray Phipps of True, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday in the United Church of Canastota. Vandercher & Dick Funeral Home, Buffalo, has arrangements. Contributions: United Church of Canastota, 144 W. Center St., Canastota 13032.
Robert D. Chestnut Sr
May 30, 2002
Robert D. Chestnut Sr., 78, of Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in Worcester, Mass., he lived in Syracuse since 1946. He retired from Consolidated Industries of Greater Syracuse and was a Syracuse building contractor for 20 years. He was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II. His wife, the former Eleanor Barclay; four daughters, Mary Osterman of Marcellus, Margaret Chestnut and Patricia O'Neil, both of Syracuse and Susan O'Neil of Fairport; three sons, Robert Jr., Richard and Andrew, all of Syracuse; a sister, Dorothy Cheetham of Easton, Md.; 17 grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Friday at Butler-Badman Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 4504 W. Seneca Turnpike, Onondaga Hill. Contributions: American Diabetes Society, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse 13206.
Joseph Cicci
May 30, 2002
Joseph Cicci, 92, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. Born in Italy, he worked for General Motors for 25 years, retiring in 1972. Survivors: His wife of 55 years, the former Pauline Russo; a son, Anthony of Ashburn, Va. Services: 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Pompei Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Samuel D. Contrada
May 30, 2002
Samuel D. Contrada, 74, of Cicero died Tuesday. Born in Rome, he lived in the Cicero and North Syracuse areas for the last 50 years. He retired in 1987 as an engineer for General Electric Co. after more than 37 years and retired in 1995 as a subcontractor for Ryan Homes after nine years. He golfed in General Electric leagues. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church in North Syracuse. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 35 years, the former Patricia Lero; two daughters, Adrienne LaRochelle of Central Square and Molly D. Contrada of Cicero; two sons, Joseph M. of New York City and Samuel J. of Martinez, Calif.; five sisters, Helen Hall of Rockport, Maine, Mary Mangino and Antoinetta McLellen, both of Rome, Philomena Kobza of Kenmore and Josephine McLellen of Westmoreland; two brothers, Dominick D. of Jewell and John D. of Rome; four grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Fergerson Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial, North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 215 S. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions: St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 S. Main St., North Syracuse 13212.
Elizabeth M. DiLella
May 30, 2002
Elizabeth M. Dix DiLella, 79, of Georgetown died Wednesday. She was born in Syracuse. She retired from Microwave Filter, East Syracuse, in 1992. Survivors: Her husband, Nicholas; two daughters, Melanie Burke of Georgetown and Pamela Jean; five sons, Gordon D. Bull of Westernville, Donald F. Bull of Las Vegas, Thomas E. Bull of Michigan, Robert J. Bittner of South Carolina and Michael P. Bittner of Cicero; a sister, Jessie W. Ames of Florida; two brothers, Frederick A. Dix of North Syracuse and William E. Dix of Baldwinsville. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Tait Funeral Home. Burial, private. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia.
John V. Diligent
May 30, 2002
John V. Diligent, 76, of Syracuse, died Monday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and Syracuse University. He retired in 1988 after 14 years as administrator of Assumption Cemetery. He was formerly a partner in Price Marine Corp. and worked at the family business, Giminski Funeral Home. He was a communicant of St. Charles of Borromeo Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors: His wife of 52 years, the former Donna L. Schneider; four daughters, Lynne O'Neil, Janine Welch, Nancy Nozynski and Mary Diligent, all of Syracuse; two sons, John E. of Syracuse and David C. of Albany; five grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Charles of Borromeo Church. Burial, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Geddes. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions: St. Charles of Borromeo Church Food Pantry.
Howard O. Fields
May 30, 2002
Howard O. Fields, 89, of Westbury Road, Red Creek, died Tuesday. He was born in Martville. He retired in 1978 as a tow motor operator with Xerox Corp., Webster, and previously worked several years at General Electric Co., Clyde. He was a member of Red Creek Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and elder. Survivors: His wife of 57 years, the former Catherine Viele; a daughter, Brenda Albano of Red Creek; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Becker Funeral Home. Burial, Westbury Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 6816 Church St., Red Creek. Contributions: Red Creek Fire Department, Red Creek 13143.
Jessie Flax
May 30, 2002
Jessie Amanda Reed Flax, 86, of Albany, formerly of Fabius, died Feb. 7. She was born in Cooperstown and lived in Fabius before moving to Albany more than 30 years ago. She graduated from Fabius High School, where she was captain of the girls' basketball team, and the State University College at Cortland. She was a teacher in Fabius. Survivors: Her husband, Jerome; a brother, William Reed of Port Orange, Fla. Services: 2 p.m. Friday in Fabius Baptist Church. Burial, Fabius Village Cemetery. Hans Funeral Home, Albany, has arrangements.
Catherine A. Fuller
May 30, 2002
Catherine A. Fuller, 85, of The Nottingham, Jamesville, died Tuesday. She was born in Newark, N.J. She worked for Syracuse University for 21 years and retired in 1980. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and sang in its choir. Her husband, Raymond R., died in 1972. Survivors: A daughter, Suzanne F. Lawler of Fayetteville; a son, David R. of Lugoff, S.C.; a sister, Dorothy Kievit of Hernando, Fla.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Fairchild and Meech DeWitt Chapel. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 3690 Erie Boulevard E., DeWitt. Contributions: American Heart Association, Box 3049, Syracuse 13220.
Sheila M. Germonto
May 30, 2002
Sheila M. Elliott Germonto of Manlius died Wednesday. She was born in London. She retired in 1992 as program manager at WCNY-TV/Classic FM after 26 years. Her husband, Louis, died in 1996. Survivors: Three daughters, Lesley Widger of Mexico, Sharon Curran of Manlius and Donna Roemer of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a son, Keith Murray of Tully; four sisters, Joyce Sekelsky of Rochester, Betty Elliott of Manlius, Irene Tartaro and Grace Penirjian, both of Fayetteville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Burial, private. No calling hours. Contributions: WCNY-TV/Classic FM, Box 2400, Syracuse 13220.
Ceylon E. Haibt
May 30, 2002
Ceylon E. Haibt, 87, of Syracuse died Tuesday at Vivian Teal Howard Residential Health Care Facility. He was born in Syracuse and lived most of his life in Cicero. He was an electrician at General Electric Co. for 36 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clay and its choir. He was a life member of the Clay Historical Society. His wife, Roba, died in 1993. Survivors: Two sons, Edward of Syracuse and Leigh of North Syracuse; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: At a time to be announced Saturday at Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 8261 S. Main St., Cicero.
Alvin G. Hammond Sr
May 30, 2002
Alvin G. Hammond Sr., 67, of 155 Town Line Road, Volney, died Tuesday. He was born in Baldwinsville. He retired from the course maintenance crew at Beaver Meadow Golf Club in Phoenix after more than 30 years. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: Two sons, Joe Hammond of Martville and James Fellows of Volney; four stepdaughters, Melody Fellows and Lola Fosdick, both of Kansas City, Mo., Toni-Jo Ketcham of Oswego and Carolyn Raff of Fulton; two stepsons, Steve Bond of Camden and George Howard of Albany, Ga.; two brothers, Harry of Volney and Donald of Oswego; 12 grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Burial, Dugway Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 112 E. Second St., Oswego.
Karl W. Hax Sr
May 30, 2002
Karl W. Hax Sr., 83, of 48 Park St., Pulaski, died Wednesday. He was born in the town of Orleans and also lived in Watertown. He graduated from LaFargeville High School and Simmons School of Embalming. He was the former owner of Foster Funeral Home and was active in Foster-Hax Funeral Home for the last 19 years. He was a member of Park United Methodist Church, Pulaski F&AM Lodge 415, a charter member of Northern Oswego County Ambulance, and a member of the Onondaga-Oswego County Funeral Director Associations. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 51 years, the former Madolyn H. Hurley; a daughter, Cynthia M. Allen of Pulaski; two sons, Robert G. and Karl W. Jr., both of Pulaski; a sister, Marion Strough of LaFargeville; a brother, Hugh Hax of Plessis; nine grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster-Hax Funeral Home. Burial, Pulaski Cemetery. Calling hours, 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 52 Park St., Pulaski. Contributions: Park United Methodist Church, Hubble Street, Pulaski 13142.
