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Elenita E. Rhodes
September 16, 2002
Elenita E. Ryan Rhodes, 90, formerly of 900 Tyson Place, Syracuse, died Saturday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, she graduated from North High School and Syracuse Normal School. She was a former teacher with the Syracuse City School District and a former sales consultant at Chappell's. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, worked in the rectory and was a member of the church's Altar and Rosary Society. Her husband, Frank G. Sr., died in 1984.Survivors: A daughter, Martha Neumann of Syracuse; three sons, W. Emerson of Cincinnati, John E. of New Hampshire and Frank G. Jr. of Syracuse; two sisters, Kathleen A. Ryan Hawk of Mattydale and Mary A. Ryan Daly of Liverpool; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 3111 James St., Syracuse. Contributions: Blessed Sacrament Church Outreach Program, 3127 James St., Syracuse 13206.
Sharon Roberts
September 16, 2002
Sharon Williams Roberts, 44, of Schroeppel Road, Pennellville, died Sunday. She was born in Alexandria Bay. She was a registered nurse for several years, working at Loretto and in private duty.Survivors: Her husband, Thomas; a daughter, Jamie at home; two sons, Joseph and Payne, both at home; her mother, Bernice Williams of Fulton; a sister, Gail Hall of Jordan; a brother, Scott Williams of Fulton. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Comer Family Funeral Home. Burial, Chase Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 705 N. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions: A fund will be set up for the children.
Delbert J. Ryder
September 16, 2002
Delbert J. Ryder, 80, of 14 Rainbow Shores Road S., Pulaski, died Friday. He was born in Syracuse. He retired in 1984 as a carpenter with Carpenters Local 12, Syracuse. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion Post, both in Baldwinsville. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Liverpool. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Bronze Star.Survivors: His wife of 56 years, the former Rosamond Daniels; three daughters, Deborah Parkes of Sandy Creek and Nancy Ryder and Lisa Rivers, both of Pulaski; two sons, Delbert Jr. of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Paul of Charlotte, N.C.; five sisters, Margaret Gearsbeck of Pulaski, Mary Phillips of North Syracuse, Audrey Cummings of Auburn, Beverly Monteleone of Liverpool and Elaine Pieotrowski of Clay; four brothers, Frank of Vermont, Carnes of Florida, Robert of Syracuse and Charles of Utica; nine grandchildren. Services: Private. Burial, Pleasant Lawn Cemetery. No calling hours. Harter Funeral Home, Parish , has arrangements. Contributions: American Lung Association, Box 6409, Syracuse 13217-6409.
John H. Schoen
September 16, 2002
John H. Schoen, 79, of Mattydale died Sunday. He was born in Syracuse. He retired in 1987 after many years as the manager of a local long-haul trucking company. He was a life member of the Mattydale Volunteer Fire Department, serving for more than 50 years. He was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. His wife of 57 years, the former Ruth M. Cleveland, died in 2001; a son, John H. Jr., died in 1967.Survivors: A daughter, Cynthia M. Musumeci of North Syracuse; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Margaret's Church, Roxboro Road, Mattydale. Burial, North Syracuse Cemetery. Private calling hours. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204.
Melvin A. Silliman
September 16, 2002
Melvin A. Silliman, 86, of Norman Avenue, Mexico, died Saturday. He was born in Syracuse. He retired in 1983 as an engineer for Niagara Mohawk after more than 40 years. He was a member, elder and former treasurer of First Presbyterian Church of Mexico and a member of the Mexico Lions Club and New Haven Senior Citizens. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion in Mexico. His wife, the former Barbara Ellithorpe, died in 1993.Survivors: A daughter, Susan Silliman Smith of Mexico; three sons, Marc of Baldwinsville, William of Liverpool and John of Katy, Texas; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church of Mexico. Burial, Mexico Village Cemetery. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harter Funeral Home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico. Contributions: First Presbyterian Church of Mexico, Church Street, Mexico 13114.
Mary M. Walts
September 16, 2002
Mary M. Walts, 49, of Second North Street, Syracuse, died Saturday. She was born in Syracuse. She was a member of Syracuse Vineyard Church. Her mother, Marydee Walts, died in July.Survivors: A daughter, Victoria Supple of Syracuse; a son, D. Adam Supple of Syracuse; a sister, Sharon M. Sellin of Baldwinsville; four brothers, Robert L. Walts of Syracuse, W. Roy Walts of Sterling, Edward Walts of Utah and Richard R. Walts of Arkansas; her maternal grandmother, Alice M. Williams of Phoenix; two grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gates Funeral Home. Burial, Lysander Cemetery. Calling hours, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 29 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: Syracuse Vineyard Church, 312 Lakeside Road, Syracuse 13209.
Peter J. Amato
September 17, 2002
Peter J. Amato, 78, of 7942 Davis Road, Clay, died Sunday. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of the area. He retired from the automotive industry after 40 years and was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Cicero. He was an Army veteran of World War II.Survivors: His wife of 53 years, the former Rose Navetta; a daughter, Joanne Amato of Bridgeport; a son, John of Clay; a sister, Rose Forleo of Syracuse; two granddaughters. Services: 9 a.m. Thursday at Farone & Son Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today and Wednesday at the funeral home, 1500 Park St., Syracuse.
Gladys M. Baker
September 17, 2002
Gladys M. Baker, 93, of Cortland Street, DeRuyter, died Sunday at Northwoods of Cortland. She was born in Dryden. She was a homemaker and a member of United Church of DeRuyter. Her husband, Ernest C., died in 1995.Survivors: A daughter, Jeanne Gridley of DeRuyter; a sister, Thelma Houseworth of Homer; two grandchildren. Services and calling hours: None. Burial, Hillcrest Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter, has arrangements.
Gayle P. Beyer
September 17, 2002
Gayle P. Graveline Beyer, 70, of Cortland died Saturday. She was born in Montreal, Quebec. She was a nurse's aide at Cortland Memorial Hospital. Survivors: A daughter, Barbara Dana of Cortland; three sons, Daniel Roundtree and Thomas Beyer, both of Cortland, and David Beyer of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Doris Pollard of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Skip Hale of East York, Ontario; two brothers, Kenneth Graveline of East Haven, Conn., and Murray Graveline of Vineland, N.J.; 10 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. today at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Burial, Glenwood Cemetery. Contributions: American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island 10305.
Laura P. Brown
September 17, 2002
Laura Peck Brown, 96, of Oneida died Saturday at Oneida Healthcare Center's Extended Care Facility. Born in Tupper Lake, she lived in Chadwicks before moving in 1965. She graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital and past president of St. Elizabeth Alumni Association. She attended St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's churches in Oneida. She was a member of the Catholic Nurses of the Syracuse Diocese and volunteered for the American Red Cross for more than 50 years. Her husband, W. Warner, died in 1954; a son, Paul T., died in 1991.Survivors: Three daughters, Margaret Brown of Oneida, Mary Morris of Peachtree City, Ga., and Sister Elizabeth Brown of Okolona, Miss.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, 260 Main St., Oneida. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions: Oneida Healthcare Center's Extended Care Facility, 323 Genesee St., Oneida 13421.
Virginia Jackson Calkins
September 17, 2002
Virginia Jackson Calkins, 59, of Pinon Hills, Calif., died Wednesday. Born in Baldwinsville, she lived in Lakeland 25 years, moving away in 1964. Among survivors: Her mother, Dorothy Jackson of Pulaski; two sisters, Dorothy Parker of Cicero and Mary Capp of Syracuse; two brothers, David Jackson of Fulton and Thomas Jackson of Redfield. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Peace Church, Stasko Drive, Lakeland. Krueger Funeral Home, Mattydale, has arrangements.
Robert E. Doherty
September 17, 2002
Robert E. Doherty, 78, of Cohocton died Saturday. He lived in DeWitt with his daughter from September 2001 until January. Among survivors: A daughter, Patricia Marcus of DeWitt. Miller Funeral Home, Rochester, has arrangements. Contributions: American Lung Association of Central New York, Box 6409, Syracuse 13217-6409.
Peter V. Gavin Sr.
September 17, 2002
Peter V. Gavin Sr., 66, of 317 Shaver Ave., North Syracuse, died Sunday. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. He was a ticket agent for American Airlines for 16 years and also worked for Eagan Real Estate. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and a volunteer for Camp Good Days and Special Times. He was an Army veteran.Survivors: His wife of 47 years, the former Alberta Squires; a daughter, Charlene A. Gavin of North Syracuse; three sons, Peter V. Jr. of Baldwinsville, James F. of Brewerton and David A. of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Patricia Quinn of Bayonne, N.J., and Mary Anne Norris of Woodbridge, N.J.; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Sears-Middleton- Jones Funeral Home. Burial, North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 209 N. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Clarence G. Gilling
September 17, 2002
Clarence G. Gilling, 103, of Route 90, King Ferry, died Saturday. He was born in Aurelius. He retired in 1971 as an owner and partner of Gilling & Nedrow Farm Implement Co. in King Ferry. He had also worked at International Harvester Co. in Auburn and owned and operated a furniture refinishing and repair business in King Ferry. He was an 82-year member and past master of Cayuga Lodge 221 Free and Accepted Masons in Scipio Center and was past patron and member of Scipio Chapter 173 Order of the Easter Star. His wife, the former Lula Lawson, died in 1984. Survivors: Several nieces and nephews, including Jean Y. Hickey of Auburn, Virginia Y. Muggleton of Skaneateles and Ernest G. Young of Port Byron. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Shakelton Funeral Home. Burial, Soule Cemetery. Calling hour, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 418 Main St., Aurora, with Masonic services at 12:30 p.m. Contributions: Cayuga Lodge 221, in care of David White, Center Road, Scipio Center 13147.
