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Ashton G. Cleaver
August 4, 2002
Ashton G. Cleaver, 76, of Webster, formerly of Auburn, died Friday. Born in Lockport, he lived 25 years in West Seneca and 30 years in Auburn before moving to Webster in 1986. He retired in 1986 as a foreman after 40 years with NYSEG in Auburn and West Seneca. He was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Auburn, and the Auburn Elks Club. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. His wife, the former Alice Schellenger, died in 1974.Survivors: Two daughters, Donna M. Hatch of Henrietta and Karen Wygal of Irondequoit; two sons, Gary D. of Auburn and Bruce S. of Webster; a sister, Frances Anderson of Orchard Park; a brother, Donald of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Farrell's Funeral Service. Burial, Fort Hill Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 84 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Any local hospice.
Susie M. Coombe
August 4, 2002
Susie May Millier Coombe, 99, of Jordan Road, Skaneateles, died Thursday. She was born in Mottville. She was the oldest living member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, formerly Mottville Methodist Church, having joined in 1916. She was a 61-year member of Order of the Eastern Star Skaneateles/Morningside Chapters and the last surviving charter member of the Mottville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband of 71 years, Willis J., died in 1992.Survivors: A son, Ronald W. of Skaneateles. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Burrows Memorial Chapel, Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles. No calling hours. Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, has arrangements. Contributions: Burrows Memorial Chapel Hymnal Fund, in care of Lakeview Cemetery, 46 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles 13152.
W. Howard Cowan
August 4, 2002
W. Howard Cowan, 94, of Camillus died Thursday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Hobart, he received a bachelor's degree from Colgate University in 1930 and a master's degree from Syracuse University in 1936. He was an educator for 36 years. He retired in 1969 after five years as a guidance counselor at West Genesee Senior High School, was a social studies teacher 16 years at Solvay High School and taught at North Junior High School, Watertown. He also operated a day camp in Watertown for 10 years. He was a member of Sigma Nu.Survivors: His wife of 65 years, the former Isabelle Bingham; three daughters, Judith C. Chaimson of Spotsylvania, Va., Polly C. Little of Newton, Pa., and Sarah E. Cowan of New York City; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services: Noon Tuesday in Camillus First United Methodist Church. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus. A reception in the church's fellowship hall will follow the service. B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus, has arrangements. Contributions: Camillus First United Methodist Church, 12 Genesee St., Camillus 13031.
Eva M. Curtis
August 4, 2002
Eva M. Besig Curtis, 82, of Baldwinsville died Friday. Born in Syracuse, she lived 48 years in Baldwinsville. She retired in 1978 after 29 years as an inspector at Rollway Bearing. She retired in 1978 after 29 years as an inspector at Rollway Bearing. She was a member of the 20-year Club at Rollway Bearing and Women of the Moose Chapter 649, Baldwinsville. Her husband, James W. Curtis, died in 1982; a son, Robert I. Cooper, died in 1984.Survivors: Five grandsons, James Cooper of Canastota, Gary and Robert Cooper of West Monroe and Milton and Curtis Cooper, both of Baldwinsville; two granddaughters, including Sherri Dewhurst of Cicero; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falardeau Funeral Home. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Ines Ganio
August 4, 2002
Ines Chivino Ganio, 98, of Camillus died Tuesday. Born in Lyon, France, she lived in Turin, Italy, and New York City before moving to Camillus in 1976. She was a seamstress in New York City for more than 30 years. She was a former member of a senior citizens group in Italy. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Her husband, Lorenzo, died in 1976.Survivors: A daughter, Yvonne D'Amico of Camillus; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church. Calling hours, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Contributions: St. Joseph's Human Development Fund, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus 13031.
Samuel G. Johnson Sr.
August 4, 2002
Samuel G. Johnson Sr., 70, of 6497 Randall Road, DeWitt, died Thursday. Born in Adah, Pa., he lived most of his life in Camillus before moving to DeWitt in 1996. He graduated from Syracuse University. He retired in 2000 as district manager for Blaw Knox Inc., Mattoon, Ill., and previously worked 20 years for Syracuse Supply. He was a member of the Lettermen's Club and the Varsity Club at Syracuse University. He was an Army veteran.Survivors: His wife, the former Eleanor Troxell; three daughters, Jane McHale of Los Angeles, Helen Johnson of Camillus and Judy Soper of Fresno, Calif.; three sons, Sam Jr. of Mahwah, N.J., Paul of Texas and Robert of Camillus; a stepdaughter, Maria Matthews of DeWitt; three sisters, Kathy Cohen and Sara Jean Rukus, both of Uniontown, Pa., and Joyce Dranbauer of Baltimore; a brother, Frank of Uniontown; 14 grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Buranich Funeral Home. Calling hours, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Contributions: Syracuse University Orange Pack, Manley Field House, Syracuse 13244.
Shante L. Lockett
August 4, 2002
Shante LaShemeeka Lockett, infant daughter of Daisy Lockett of 115 Kirk Ave., Syracuse, died Monday.Survivors: In addition to her mother, her maternal grandmother, Gwendolyn Lockett of Syracuse; her maternal great-grandfather, William R. Lockett of Mobile, Ala. Services: 11 a.m. Monday in Oakwood Cemetery. Garland Bros. Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements.
James W. Lorimer Sr.
August 4, 2002
James W. Lorimer Sr., 63, of Fayetteville died July 18. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he lived in the Syracuse area more than 18 years. He graduated from Rutgers University. He was in the petroleum industry more than 35 years, retiring as division manager for Sun Oil Co. and previously working for Atlantic Richfield. He was an Air Force veteran.Survivors: His wife of 39 years, Claudia Ann; a daughter, Cathryn L. Rabiei of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; a son, James W. of Buffalo; a sister, Edith M. Knetz of Haddonfield, N.J. Services: Were private. Foster's Funeral Home, Collingswood, N.J., has arrangements. Contributions: American Heart Association.
Jeanette Marvin
August 4, 2002
Jeanette Johnson Marvin, 101, of Syracuse died Thursday at Rosewood Heights Health Center. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Syracuse University School of Nursing. She was a homemaker and a life member of South Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Raymond, died in 1964; a son, Charles, also died previously.Survivors: Several nieces and nephews. Services: To be announced in South Presbyterian Church. Burial, 1 p.m. Tuesday in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. No calling hours. Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: South Presbyterian Church, West Colvin and South Salina streets, Syracuse 13205.
Gertrude M. Osborne
August 4, 2002
Gertrude Mary Coughlin Osborne, 87, of West Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles, died Friday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Most Holy Rosary High School and attended Syracuse University. In 1936, she won the Central New York Singles Women's Tennis Championship. For nearly 50 years, she was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles, where she was a member of the choir. She was a 30-year member of the Crazy Eights Tennis Group and a member of the Syracuse Breast Cancer Survivors Group.Survivors: Her husband of 61 years, William W. Sr.; a daughter, Catherine Osborne Thurston of Savoy, Ill.; two sons, William W. Jr. of Washington, D.C., and John C. of Santa Monica, Calif.; a sister, Katherine Coughlin Roney of Wilmington, Del.; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Skaneateles. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions: Skaneateles Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Service, Fennell Street, Skaneateles 13152.
Donald L. Rice
August 4, 2002
Donald L. Rice, 69, of Brewerton died Friday. Born in Palermo, he lived 50 years in Brewerton. He was a motor equipment operator for 30 years with the town of Clay.Survivors: His wife of 49 years, the former Mary E. Becker; a daughter, Bonnie Remillard of Bridgeport; a son, Donald W. of Brewerton; three sisters, Betty Wing of Brewerton, Beverly Sax of Erie, Pa., and Charlotte Vose of Hastings; a brother, Charles of Central Square; four grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Watson Funeral Home. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 631 S. Main St., Central Square. Contributions: Brewerton Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Alice E. Roe
August 4, 2002
Alice Elmira Kehrer Roe, 82, of 4 JoAnne Heights, Camillus, died Thursday. Born in Tully, she graduated from Vocational High School and lived more than 75 years in the Syracuse area. She was a homemaker and a member of several local classic bowling leagues. Her husband of 43 years, Robert D. Sr., died previously.Survivors: Two sons, Robert D. Jr. of Manlius and Richard A. of Stockbridge, Ga.; a sister, Marjorie Reed of Cape Coral, Fla.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services: To be announced. No calling hours. DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home, Jamesville, has arrangements. Contributions: Children's Miracle Network, 750 E. Adams St., CAB 326, Syracuse 13210.
Catherine R. Ryan
August 4, 2002
Catherine R. Ryan, 90, of Auburn Nursing Home, Auburn, died Friday. She was a life resident of Auburn and attended Auburn schools. She retired in 1975 after 10 years as a records clerk at Sylvania, Seneca Falls, and previously was an accounting clerk for 40 years at the Auburn Citizen. She was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church, Auburn, and a member of its Altar & Rosary Society.Survivors: Three sisters, Jane Bennett of Geneva, Evelyn Hathorn of Auburn and Lynette Mosher of St. Louis; a brother, William P. of Auburn. Services: 9 a.m. Monday in St. Alphonsus Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. No calling hours. Langham Funeral Home, Auburn, has arrangements. Contributions: St. Alphonsus Church, 10 Lewis St., Auburn 13021.
Eric S. Smalls
August 4, 2002
Eric Steven "E" Smalls, 41, of 1301 S. Geddes St., Syracuse, died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, he attended Nottingham High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. He was a cook at TGI Fridays, DeWitt, and previously worked at The Olive Garden and Red Lobster.Survivors: His companion, Sandra Kaigler of Syracuse; two daughters, Sha-Quan Smalls and Shree Smalls, both of Syracuse; a son, Steven of Syracuse; his mother, Verneda Smalls of Syracuse; two sisters, Maureen Green and Tammy Green, both of Syracuse; a brother, Gerald Green of Syracuse. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Garland Bros. Funeral Home. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 143 W. Castle St., Syracuse. Contributions: Verneda Smalls, 301 Columbus Ave., Syracuse 13210.
Charles L. Seaman Jr.
August 4, 2002
Charles L. Seaman Jr., 66, of 3311 state Route 13, Pulaski, died Friday. Born in Poughkeepsie, he lived 15 years in Pleasant Valley before moving to Pulaski in 1980. He graduated in 1954 from Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, and in 1958 from Pratt Institute of Technology, Brooklyn. He retired in 2000 after 20 years as advertising manager for Oswego County Weeklies, Mexico, and was art director of the West Point Alumni Magazine. He had worked at Arax Photographic Studio, Poughkeepsie. He was a former member and officer of the Roosevelt and Pleasant Valley volunteer fire departments.Survivors: His wife, the former Janice Crusius; a daughter, Kristina Hefti of Mexico; two sons, Douglas of Mannsville and Andrew of Pulaski; six grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park St., Pulaski. Burial, Riverside Cemetery, Pulaski. No calling hours. Contributions: Pulaski Baptist Church.
