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Jeanne Ryan
August 22, 2002
Jeanne Byrnes Ryan, 69, of West Lake Road, Skaneateles, died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, she lived 18 years in Skaneateles. She graduated in 1950 from Central High School and in 1954 from Syracuse University. She was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Skaneateles and a member of Theta Phi Alpha Sorority.Survivors: Her husband, John M.; three daughters, Melanie R. Duerr of Onondaga Hill, Kathleen R. O'Donnell of Skaneateles and Ann M. Ryan of Syracuse; a son, John T. of Skaneateles; seven grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Skaneateles. No calling hours. Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, has arrangements. Contributions: Skaneateles Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Service, Fennell Street, Skaneateles 13152.
Henry A. Smith
August 22, 2002
Henry A. Smith, 87, of Byfield, Mass., died Friday. Born in Endicott, he lived most of his life in Liverpool before moving to Byfield in 2000. He graduated from Binghamton High School. He retired as a general contractor in North Syracuse. Following retirement, he was a real estate broker and appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Federal Housing Administration. He was a 40-year member of the Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. His wife, Lois, died in 1996.Survivors: A daughter, Andrea Altavilla of Byfield, Mass.; two grandchildren. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday in North Syracuse Cemetery, South Bay Road, North Syracuse. Phaneuf Crematorium, Manchester, N.H., has arrangements.
Charlene Tilby
August 22, 2002
Charlene Meeks Tilby, 63, of Eden Prairie, Minn., died Tuesday of cancer. Born in Fulton, she lived in Mexico before moving to Eden Prairie 15 years ago. She graduated from Mexico High School and Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 40 years.Survivors: Her husband, Dr. Brian Tilby; three daughters, Cindy of Oregon, Debbie of Colorado and Julie of China; six stepchildren; two sisters, Lee Winter of Ludlow, Vt., and Jackie Meeks of San Diego; two brothers, Bill and Leon Meeks, both of Liverpool; several grandchildren. Services: In Eden Prairie. Huber Funeral Home, Eden Prairie, has arrangements. Contributions: Primary Children's Hospital, Box 58249, Salt Lake City, UT 84158.
Lyndon S. Tracy Jr.
August 22, 2002
Lyndon S. "Don" Tracy Jr., 90, of The Nottingham, Jamesville, died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Deerfield Academy, University of North Carolina and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He retired in 1977 as a chemical engineer after 40 years at Solvay Process. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral and the American Chemical Society.Survivor: A sister, Maria G. Tracy of Jamesville. Services: 11 a.m. Friday in St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. A reception will be held in the cathedral's Brewster Room after the services. Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel has arrangements. Contributions: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse 13202.
Willis A. Tutor
August 22, 2002
Willis A. Tutor, 82, of Vine Street, Liverpool, died July 26. Born in Mississippi, he attended Liverpool High School. He retired as meat department manager after more than 50 years at Nichols, Liverpool. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. His wife of 56 years, Evelyn, died in 2001.Survivors: Two daughters, Linda Fuentes of Modesto, Calif., and Patricia Cannizzo of North Syracuse; a son, Ronald of Denver; two brothers, James of Saint Cloud, Fla., and Henry of Baldwinsville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph the Worker Church. Burial, Liverpool Cemetery. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool. Maurer Funeral Home, Liverpool, has arrangements.
Pierre Batik
August 23, 2002
Pierre Batik, 97, of Geddes died Wednesday. He was born in the Ukraine. He retired in 1973 from the maintenance department at Carrier Corp. after six years. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was a French Army veteran of World War II and was a prisoner of war for five years. His wife, Catherine, died in 1990.Survivors: A daughter, Olga Holl of Geddes; two grandsons; a great-grandson. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Macko-Vassallo Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Burial, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1609 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, with Panakhyda services at 7 p.m.
Lucy DeSimone
August 23, 2002
Lucy Fortunato DeSimone of Syracuse died Wednesday at Francis House. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from North High School. She retired in 2001 as co-owner of Simon's Collection Agency after 40 years. She was a communicant and Eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Solace Church and a member of its choir and Legion of Mary.Survivors: Her husband, Fred; two brothers, John Fortunato of Solvay and Nicholas Fortunato of Syracuse. Services: Noon Saturday in Our Lady of Solace Church. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens. Calling hours, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the church, 516 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse. Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse 13208.
Marie A. Eichenhofer
August 23, 2002
Marie A. Eichenhofer, 95, of Fayetteville died Saturday. She was born in Ilion. She retired from Precision Casting Co. after 26 years. She was a member of United Church of Fayetteville and was a life member of Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband of 62 years, William F., died previously.Survivor: A sister, Edna Hyde of New Hartford. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Monday in United Church of Fayetteville. R.A. Ferris Crematorium, Westchester, Pa., has arrangements. Contributions: Fayetteville Fire Department, 425 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville 13066.
Richard N. Marks
August 23, 2002
Richard N. Marks, 75, of Franklin Street Road, Auburn, died Wednesday. He was born in Lansing. He retired 12 years ago as a foreman for Nalge Co. in Auburn after 35 years. He was a member of Auburn Lodge 124 Free & Accepted Masons and United Church of Auburn. A son, Robert, died in 1993.Survivors: His wife of 55 years, the former Laura J. Shreve; a daughter, Susan Marks of Auburn; a son, Thomas of Port Byron; three sisters, Laura Greene of Lansing, Mae Bellow of Moravia and June Matijas of Niles; two brothers, James of California and Gordon of Baldwinsville; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home. Burial, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Port Byron. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 42 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Contributions: Auburn Memorial Hospital Cardiac Care Unit, 17 Lansing St., Auburn 13021.
Marguerite McMahon
August 23, 2002
Marguerite "Marge" Givens McMahon, 86, of Nottingham Road, Jamesville, died Thursday. Born in Wilmington, Del., she graduated from St. Margaret's School and lived in Syracuse most of her life. She was a homemaker. She was past president of St. Margaret Church Altar and Rosary Society and member of the church's Human Development Committee. She was past president of St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary and of Jail Ministry. Her husband, James P., died in 1959.Survivors: Two daughters, Arleen M. Murphy of Syracuse and M. Kathleen King of Fayetteville; three sons, James P. and John F., both of Baldwinsville, and Robert J. of Fayetteville; two sisters, Ann T. Zinger of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Irene M. Johns of Summerfield, Fla.; a brother, Francis J. Givens of Houston; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Monday at Gang Memorial Chapel and 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 104 Fordham Road, Syracuse. Contributions: St. Margaret's Church, 203 Roxboro Road, Mattydale 13211.
Virginia E. Mix
August 23, 2002
Virginia E. Cook Mix, 75, of 42 Church St., Cortland, died Wednesday. She was born in Groton. She worked in custodial services for State University College at Cortland and Smith Corona Corp. Her husband, Everett Hall, and a son, Robert Hall, died previously.Survivors: A daughter, Susan Ostrander of Homer; three sons, Michael Hall and Martin Luther, both of Cortland, and Randy Luther of Moravia; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. today at Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Burial, Glenwood Cemetery. Calling hour, noon to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Contributions: Loaves and Fishes, 13 Court St., Cortland 13045.
John Nagurney
August 23, 2002
John Nagurney, 70, of Ava died Tuesday. Among survivors: A brother, Peter of Syracuse. Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Rome, has arrangements.
Fred G. Palmer Jr.
August 23, 2002
Fred Gould Palmer Jr., 79, of Oran-Delphi Road, Manlius, died Tuesday of cancer. Born in West Hampton Beach, he graduated from Cornell University. He retired in 1992 from the Bush Hog Division of Allied Products in Selma, Ala. He was a musician for Pole Catt Jazz Band and a member of American Federation of Musicians Local 78. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cazenovia and served on its board of deacons and board of trustees. He was a member of the Cazenovia Club. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.Survivors: His wife of 55 years, the former Shirley I. Culver; two daughters, Susan Palmer Everly and Cynthia P. Davis, both of Cazenovia; a son, Fred G. III of New Woodstock; six grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Aug. 31 in First Presbyterian Church, 27 Albany St., Cazenovia. Burial, private. The family will greet friends at the church following the service. Tait Funeral Home, Cazenovia, has arrangements. Contributions: Delphi Falls Fire Department, Oran-Delphi Road, Delphi Falls 13051.
Mary Alice Shirtz
August 23, 2002
Mary Alice Mason Shirtz, 84, of Syracuse died Wednesday at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a life resident of Syracuse. She was formerly a crossing guard at McKinley Elementary School. She was a volunteer with Multiple Sclerosis Society and its Mother of the Year in 1976. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church, Fairmount. Her husband, Raymond F., died in 1999. Survivors: Two daughters, Sister Mary Ellen of Syracuse and Anne Layman of Pinehurst, N.C.; four sons, William of Onondaga Hill, John of Grand Island, Raymond of Batavia and Rick of Camillus; a brother, Dr. Thomas Mason of Schenectady; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:15 a.m. today at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, 4504 W. Seneca Turnpike, Onondaga Hill, and noon in Holy Family Church. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham 12110.
Margaret J. Topley
August 23, 2002
Margaret J. Hienold Topley, 79, of Simeon Dewitt Apartments, Oswego, died Thursday. Born in Amsterdam, she was a homemaker.Survivors: Her husband, John D.; a daughter, Susan Topley of Boston; two sons, David F. and Glenn S., both of Oswego. Services and burial: Private. No calling hours. Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego, has arrangements. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
Lorraine Macko Whelan
August 23, 2002
Lorraine Macko Whelan, 69, of Sandy Hook, Conn., died Thursday of lymphoma. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from St. John the Evangelist School and Powelson Business Institute and moved away in 1966. Among survivors: Her mother, Mary Jastremski Macko of Syracuse; a brother, John Macko of Syracuse. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 3111 James St., Syracuse. Contributions: The Dominican Sisters, 802 Court St., Syracuse 13208.
