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Joseph A. Marquisee
June 27, 2002
Joseph A. Marquisee, 68, of 47 Brownell Drive, Williamstown, died Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Syracuse University as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and received his PhD. from Case Western Reserve in 1958. He was a former professor of chemistry at State University College at Oswego and he did some research in phosphors for General Electric Co. in Ohio. Survivors: Two brothers, Ronald of Manlius and Mark of Wilmington, Del. Services: Private. No calling hours. Birnbaum Funeral Service, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Upstate Health Science Center, East Adams Street, Syracuse, 13210.
Ray J. Miller
June 27, 2002
Ray Joseph Miller, 82, of Winks Road, Fulton, died Tuesday. He was born in Leominster, Mass. He was a self-employed musician and traveled across the United States performing as the Ray Miller One Man Band. His first radio performance was on WMBO in Auburn. He was inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame in Cortland. He entertained the troops on radio stations like WSYR during World War II. A daughter, Delores McCann, died previously. Survivors: A daughter, Dixie Proctor of Palermo; a son, Danny of Palermo; a sister, Clara Jerard of Millbury, Mass.; a brother, Alex of Millbury; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Traub Funeral Home. Burial, Upson Corners Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 684 N. Main St., Central Square.
Norman E. Myhill
June 27, 2002
Norman E. Myhill, 78, of 1218 Old County Route 3, Hannibal, died Wednesday at Loretto Heights Nursing Home in Oswego. Born in Fulton, he was a life resident of Oswego County. He retired from Birds Eye Co. in Fulton and had operated a farm in Bowens Corners. Survivor: A sister, Lena Gray of Oswego. Services: Private. Burial, Fairdale Rural Cemetery. No calling hours. Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego, has arrangements. Contributions: Oswego County Humane Society, 157 E. First St., Oswego 13126.
Kathryn A. O'Marah
June 27, 2002
Kathryn Anne "Katie" O'Marah, 18, of 8147 Rappala Way, Clay, died Monday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Born in Rochester, she graduated from Cicero-North Syracuse High School in 2001. She was attending Onondaga Community College studying liberal arts. She worked part time at Eckerd Drugs and was a waitress at the Sheraton Hotel in Syracuse. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Cicero and had been a Girl Scout. Survivors: Her parents, James and Sheila Lightfoot O'Marah of Clay; a brother, Scott, at home; her paternal grandmother, Mabel J. O'Marah of Ogdensburg. Services and burial: Will be in Ogdensburg. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, has arrangements. Contributions: Children's Miracle Network, in care of University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse 13210.
Milton T. Oliver
June 27, 2002
Milton T. Oliver, 88, of 7829 Rinaldo Blvd. W., Bridgeport, died Tuesday. Born in Utica, he graduated in 1933 from Minoa High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife, the former Sharon J. Tamblin; a daughter, Laurie Gregory of Liverpool; three sons, Thomas of Canastota, Walter of Bridgeport and Dennis of Kansas City, Kan.; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Russell H. Schepp & Son Funeral Home. Private burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Calling hours, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Millard H. Pitts
June 27, 2002
Millard Homer Pitts, 69, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., died Saturday. Born in Gouverneur, he lived in Jordan 16 years before moving to Florida in 1982. He was an electrician for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. A daughter, Gail M. Morrissette, died in 1999. Survivors: His wife of 48 years, the former Maureen Ruest; two sons, Ricky W. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Gregg R. of Baldwinsville; two daughters, Janice M. Cirocco and Judith A., both of Port St. Lucie; a brother, Robert of Anaheim, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: Private. Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home, Fort Pierce, Fla., has arrangements.
Vincenza E. Spensieri
June 27, 2002
Vincenza "Jean" Egidio Spensieri, 88, of Liverpool, died Wednesday. She was born in Elizabeth, N.J. She was a homemaker. Her first husband, John Egidio, and her second husband, Robert Spensieri, died previously. Survivors: Two daughters, Janice Fenn of Syracuse and Michelle Egidio of Chicago; two grandchildren. Services: 10:45 a.m. Friday in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours, 9 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse 13208.
Norman J. Taylor
June 27, 2002
Norman J. Taylor, 67, of 8103 DeVaul Road, Kirkville, died Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of the Chittenango and Kirkville area. He retired in 1998 as a landscaper after more than 50 years. He was also a truck driver for the former Springmeir Trucking Co. and a member of Teamsters Local 317. He was a member of Sullivan Fish and Game Club in North Chittenango and the National Rifle Association. Survivors: His wife of 49 years, the former Florence Rockwell; two daughters, Lory Harp of Chittenango and Christine Lauricella of Liverpool; three sons, Norman J. II of Montezuma, Jeffrey L. of Mexico and Randall T. of Kirkville; a sister, Evelyn Kingsley of Arizona; two brothers, Leonard of Florida and Warren of Kirkville; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. Contributions: Sullivan Fish and Game Club, Lakeport Road, Chittenango 13037.
Peter P. Vassallo
June 27, 2002
Peter P. Vassallo, 81, of North Syracuse died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from North High School. He retired in 1985 as a foreman after 25 years at Crouse Hinds. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church. Survivors: His wife of 59 years, the former Ann Polifroni; two daughters, Sharon L. Koslofsky of Minnesota and Almerinda Robinson of Liverpool; a sister, Eva Surace of Syracuse; a brother, Pat of DeWitt; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial, North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204.
Jean R. Wilson
June 27, 2002
Jean R. Snow Wilson, 73, of 1700 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse, died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, she was a homemaker. Survivors: Her husband of 20 years, Robert E.; four daughters, Marilyn Aloisi of Atlanta, Valerie A. Palmer and Ellen N. Glennon, both of Syracuse, and Paulette Grealis of Florida; three sons, Robert and Michael Glennon, both of Syracuse, and Daniel Glennon of Georgia; a stepdaughter, Gloria Gibson of Syracuse; a stepson, Robert Wilson Jr. of Syracuse; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 8:30 p.m. Friday at Carter Funeral Home. Calling hours, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse.
Glenn A. Beaston Jr
June 28, 2002
Glenn A. Beaston Jr., 72, of Chenango Bridge died Wednesday. Born in Auburn, he lived in Camillus 21 years, moving away in 1980. He graduated from Auburn Community College and Syracuse University. He retired in 1994 as a systems analyst for Proctor & Gamble in Norwich after 12 years. He also worked for Sylvania Corp. in Camillus, Rockwell Mfg. Co. in Syracuse and was director of alumni records for Syracuse University. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: His wife of 50 years, the former Carmela Polla; a daughter, Lisa A. Beaston of Chenango Bridge; two sons, Glenn A. and Mark A., both of Chenango Bridge. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Catherine's Church. Burial, Chenango Valley Cemetery. Calling hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 737 Chenango St., Binghamton. Contributions: Vocational Rehabilitation Services, 200 Court St., Binghamton 13901.
Rose M. D'Angelo
June 28, 2002
Rose Moore D'Angelo, 95, of Cortland died Wednesday. She was a life resident of Cortland. She helped her husband in his business, Cortland Cement Block Co. until retiring in 1969. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Her husband of 58 years, Guido, died in 1983; an infant son, Norman R., died in 1934. Survivor: A daughter, Marcella A. D'Angelo of Cortland. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland. No calling hours. Bertini-Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, has arrangements. Contributions: St. Anthony of Padua Church, 45 Crandall St., Cortland 13045.
Mark J. Davies
June 28, 2002
Mark James Davies, 32, of Marcy died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Kirkville many years before moving to Marcy five years ago. He attended East Syracuse-Minoa and Cazenovia schools. He was an automotive mechanic for 16 years, the last three at Shufelts Service Station in Remsen. Survivors: His parents, Ronald N. and Beverly Vorce Davies of Fabius; two sisters, Noreen Drabot of Central Square and Sheryl Conley of Cazenovia; a brother, Ronald N. Jr. of Forestport. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home. Burial, Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango.
Dorothy W. Dotterer
June 28, 2002
Dorothy Wagner Dotterer, 91, formerly of Wadsworth Street, Syracuse, died Thursday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. Born in Syracuse, she graduated as valedictorian from Vocational High School. She was an executive secretary for the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., during World War II. She was a life communicant of Assumption Church and a former member of the Corinthian Club. Her husband, John I., died Feb. 27. Survivors: Two daughters, Mary D. Michel of Liverpool and Ann P. Furze of Clay; four grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday in Assumption Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 1 to 4 p.m. today at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse, and 8:30 to 9 a.m. in the church. Contributions: Assumption Church Restoration Fund, 812 N. Salina St., Syracuse 13208.
Virginia D. Geer
June 28, 2002
Virginia Davis Geer, 86, of East Syracuse died Thursday at Francis House. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio. She retired in 1971 as a kindergarten teacher for the Syracuse City School District after 33 years. She reproduced antique dolls and was a member of Mis-York, Triple O and Senonda clubs. Her husband, John, died in 1973. Survivors: A son, Dennis M. Branagan of Syracuse; two grandchildren. Memorial services: Will be announced. Burial, private. No calling hours. Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements.
Anne S. Karow
June 28, 2002
Anne Stewart Karow, 87, of Westvale died Wednesday. Born in Baltimore, she lived in the Syracuse area most of her life. She graduated from Eastern High School in Baltimore and Baltimore City Business School. She was a secretary at Westhill High School and was district clerk for the school district. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and its Altar Guild. She was active with the Westhill Parent Teachers Association and Girl Scouts of America. Her husband, W. Kenneth, died in 1981. Survivors: A daughter, Patricia A. Card of Westvale; a stepbrother, Joseph J. Stewart of Clearwater, Fla.; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services: Private. No calling hours. Tindall Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: American Lung Association, 1620 Burnet Ave., Syracuse 13206.
