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Joel K. Ryan
September 27, 2002
Joel K. Ryan, 68, of Bowie, Md., died Saturday of esophageal cancer. Born in Syracuse, he moved away 40 years ago. He graduated from Syracuse University. Beall Funeral Home, Bowie, had arrangements.
Helen C. Simmonds
September 27, 2002
Helen C. Simmonds, 95, of 10 Sleepy Hollow Road, Chittenango, died Wednesday. Born in Utica, she lived in Long Island 34 years and in Boca Raton, Fla., 20 years before moving to Chittenango in 1988. She retired in 1967 as a secretary for the Lawrence Public School District on Long Island after 20 years and was a member of its Retired Employees Association. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chittenango and a former member of The Garden Club and Women's Club in Boca Raton. Her husband, James, died in 1994.Survivors: A daughter, Susan Buck of Chittenango; two sons, Daniel G. of Long Island and James H. Jr. of Thousand Islands; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Services: Private. Burial, Thornfield Center, Cazenovia. No calling hours. G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango, has arrangements. Contributions: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Genesee Street, Chittenango 13037.
David L. Vargason
September 27, 2002
David L. Vargason, 63, of 8860 S. Willow St., Weedsport, died Tuesday. He was born in Skaneateles. He was a chef at Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles and Balloon's restaurant in Auburn. He raced stock cars and snowmobiles professionally in the 1960s and "70s.Survivors: Two sons, Eric L. of Auburn and Timothy D. of Weedsport; a sister, Sara A. Collard of Moravia; two brothers, George R. of Auburn and Willis J. of Weedsport. Services: Private. No calling hours. Cheche Funeral Home, Auburn, has arrangements.
Robert W. Wallace
September 27, 2002
Robert W. Wallace, 85, formerly of Route 104 E., Oswego, died Wednesday at Seneca Hill Manor in Volney. Born in Oswego, he lived there most of his life and attended Oswego schools. He retired in 1973 as an anealer operator for Flexo Wire in Oswego. He and his wife sold homemade baked goods at the Farmer's Market in Oswego for many years. He was also a fisherman for Cahill Fisheries in Oswego and made fish nets by hand. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Oswego. His wife, the former Rosalie Todaro, died in 1994; a son, Martin, died in 1970.Survivors: A daughter, Roseanne Costello of Oswego; four sons, Robert M., Russell, Nicholas and Joseph, all of Oswego; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 112 E. Second St., Oswego. Contributions: St. Mary's Church, 103 W. Seventh St., Oswego 13126.
Helen Benedetto
September 28, 2001
Helen Sasario Benedetto, 80, of Syracuse died Thursday. She was born in Syracuse. She worked at Learbury Clothing Co. for 35 years and was a member of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Survivors: Her husband, Louis; two sons, Richard S. of North Carolina and Peter J. of Syracuse; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services: Saturday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and in Blessed Sacrament Church at times to be announced. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Theron D. Cowles
September 28, 2001
Theron D. Cowles, 81, of 203 W. Cortland St., Groton, died Wednesday. He was born in Adams. He retired in 1983 as a carpenter at Carrier Corp. after 17 years. He also owned and operated Brewerton Lumber Co. for eight years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of nine years, the former Grace Schooley; a daughter, Linda Lombardi of Schenectady; four sons, Alfred of Schenectady, Peter of Bernhards Bay, James of Baldwinsville and Paul of Newfield; three stepdaughters, Elizabeth O'Neil of Culper, Va., Theresa Donlick of Freeville and Judy Tripp of Cortland; a stepson, John Hilker of Groton; 14 grandchildren; 16 stepgrandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Zirbel Funeral Home. Burial, Constantia Rural Cemetery. Calling hours, 1 to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, 115 Williams St., Groton.
Helen Davis
September 28, 2001
Helen Davis, 68, of 252 Holland St., Syracuse, died Monday. Born in Belle Glade, Fla., she attended public schools in Florida. She owned and operated Davis' Restaurant in Syracuse and had been a teacher's aide at St. Lucy's School. She worked for Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation during the summer. Her husband, Herbert Sr., died in 1990; a daughter, Patricia A. Davis, died in 1996. Survivors: Four daughters, Gloria Huggins, Tena M. Davis, Yvonne E. Davis and Denise Nickens, all of Syracuse; four sons, James E. Hill, Herbert Davis Jr. and Oliver L. Davis, all of Syracuse, and Timothy A. Davis of Geneva; two sisters, Evelyn Hill and Louise Chandler, both of Syracuse; three brothers, Charles Hill of Syracuse and Frank and Robert Hill, both of Florida; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthew Pentecostal Baptist Church. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. today at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St., Syracuse.
John E. Dumas
September 28, 2001
John E. Dumas, 80, of Syracuse died Thursday. Born in Malone, he lived in Syracuse most of his life. He was a truck driver for Associated Transport Co. for 48 years and a member of Teamsters Local 317. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivor: His wife of 48 years, Bedell. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hour, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the church, 300 Valley Drive, Syracuse. Gaynor & Maslyn Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Lucia J. Fountain
September 28, 2001
Lucia J. "Lucy" Pulvirenti Fountain, 68, of Camillus died Wednesday. Born in Fulton, she lived in North Syracuse 40 years. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1950 and Central City Business Institute in 1952. She retired in 1997 after 28 years at B.G. Sulzle and had also worked for General Electric Co. Survivors: Three daughters, Karen Fountain Vincent of Camillus, Michele Glad of Katy, Texas, and Denise Paton of Stafford, Va.; a son, Alan of Mattydale; a sister, Rose Ziverts of Liverpool; eight grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Farone & Son Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1500 Park St., Syracuse.
Floyd J. France
September 28, 2001
Floyd J. France, 62, of 4559 state Route 49, Fulton, died Wednesday. He was born in Fulton. He retired in 1997 after more than 30 years at Carrier Corp. and had worked at Nestle Co. in Fulton. He was a member of Guiding Light Baptist Church in Williamston and was a Little League softball coach for seven years in Constantia. He sang and played guitar and performed gospel music at local nursing homes and on radio station WSCP in Pulaski. He was a Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1958 to 1960. Survivors: His wife, the former Jean L. Cummings; three daughters, Krista Holdridge, Theresa Grenelle and Dawn Billion, all of Fulton; two sons, David of Syracuse and Floyd of Liverpool; a stepson, Melvin Race Jr. of McGraw; a sister, Betty Somers of Fulton; two brothers, Edward of Phoenix and Leon of Fulton; nine grandchildren; five step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Foster Funeral Home. Burial, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Contributions: Friends of Oswego County Hospice, Box 102, Oswego 13126.
Catherine L. Gibson
September 28, 2001
Catherine L. Joyce Gibson, 72, of 1 Merrick St., Oswego, died Wednesday. Born in Oswego, she attended local schools. She lived in Tarpon Springs, Fla., during the winters. She worked in retail sales for more than 20 years at H.L. Green Department Store in Oswego. She had also worked for P&C Foods for 21 years. She was a member of St. Peter's Church. Survivors: Her husband of 51 years, Willard; a daughter, Joyce Andrews of Alaska; a son, William of Michigan; a brother, Thomas E. Joyce Jr. of Oswego. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Church. Burial, St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Nelson Funeral Home, 124 W. Fifth St., Oswego.
Thomas R. O'Brien
September 28, 2001
Thomas R. O'Brien, 77, of 7401 Owasco Road, Auburn, died Wednesday. Born in Auburn, he graduated from Holy Family High School and attended University of Illinois. He owned and operated O'Brien's Appliances in Auburn 47 years. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, a life member of VFW Post 1975 and a member of Mynderse Rice Post 87 of the American Legion. He was an Army veteran of World War II. His first wife, the former Florence Sullivan, died previously. Survivors: His wife, the former Carleen A. Reilley; four daughters, Debra Rourke, Kelley Huttar and Amy Humphrey, all of Auburn, and Patricia O'Brien of Cayuga; two sons, Patrick T. of La Habra Heights, Calif., and Ted of Mammoth Lakes, Calif.; a sister, Dorothy Cimpi of Clifton Park; a brother, R. Patrick of Auburn; six grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Monday at White Chapel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn 13021.
Josephine M. Venturine
September 28, 2001
Josephine M. Raineri Venturine, 97, formerly of 231 James St., Canastota, died Wednesday at Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility, where she lived for eight years. Born in Italy, she attended Canastota schools. She had worked at Canastota Cut Glass Factory, Diemolding Corp. in Canastota and General Electric Co. in Syracuse. She was a member of St. Agatha's Church and its Altar Rosary Society. Her husband of 70 years, Ernest P., died in 1994. Survivors: Two daughters, Justine Alicandro of Canastota and Sharon Childress of Romney, W.Va.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 8:45 a.m. Saturday at J. Homer Ball Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Agatha's Church. Burial, St. Agatha's Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 201 James St., Canastota. Contributions: Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility, 323 Genesee St., Oneida 13421.
Roberta Wilson
September 28, 2001
Roberta Wilson, 55, of 118 Garfield Place, Syracuse, died Saturday. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she attended Philadelphia public schools. She was a bartender at various night clubs in Syracuse. Survivors: Her companion, Roscoe Herring; a sister, Lydia Vaughn of Philadelphia; three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Edwin L. Cole Funeral Home, 1105 Willis Ave., Syracuse. No calling hours.
Rayme' L. Winiarski
September 28, 2001
Rayme' Lynn Winiarski, infant daughter of Raymond and Carmen Winiarski of Preble, died Tuesday. Survivors: Besides her parents, a brother, Mark Winiarski of Preble; her paternal grandmother, Martha Winiarski of Buffalo; her maternal grandparents, Carmen and Mary Morano of Memphis; her paternal great-grandmother, Catherine Potella of Liverpool. Services: Private. Burial, Tully Cemetery. No calling hours. Hartwell Funeral Home, Tully, has arrangements. Contributions: SOFT USA, 2982 S. Union St., Rochester 14624.
Joseph R. Tarbona Sr.
September 28, 2001
Joseph R. Tarbona Sr., 55, of Syracuse, died Tuesday. Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus, has arrangements.
Elaine V. Perchway Huff
September 28, 2001
Elaine V. Perchway Huff of North Syracuse, died Tuesday. She was 73. Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, Syracuse, had arrangements.
