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William E. Ford
May 16, 2002
William E. Ford, 66, of Clifford Road, Palermo, died Tuesday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. Born in Syracuse, he attended Syracuse Schools. He retired in 1997 as a heavy equipment operator for Fisher Construction in Liverpool. Survivors: Two daughters, Deborah Price of Baldwinsville and Laura Smith of Spartanburg, S.C.; a son, Richard of Palermo; a brother, Thomas of Florida; five grandchildren. Services: Noon Friday at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home, 431 Main St., Phoenix.
Susan M. Green
May 16, 2002
Susan M. Green, 52, of West Elizabeth Street, Skaneateles, died Wednesday. Born in Auburn, she was a life resident of Skaneateles and was educated in Skaneateles schools. She was a manager for Hickory Farms in Fingerlakes Mall, Aurelius. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Church and a member of the Wednesday morning Early Birds Bowling League at the Cedar House Lanes in Skaneateles. Survivors: Her husband of 33 years, Robert A. Jr.; a daughter, Tamara S. Grant of Marietta; her mother, Alice Wilson of Skaneateles. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in Robert D. Gray Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn 13021.
Ruth R. Hildreth
May 16, 2002
Ruth R. Wunder Hildreth, 82, of East Syracuse died Tuesday at Hallmark Nursing Centre, Minoa. Born in Manlius Center, she graduated in 1938 from Minoa High School. She worked formerly at Stickley Furniture Co., Manlius. Survivor: Her husband of 64 years, Donald. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Russell H. Schepp & Son Funeral Home. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens. Calling hours, 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: Minoa Fire Department, North Main Street, Minoa 13116.
Ella Hurd
May 16, 2002
Ella Wheeler Hurd, 91, of 113 Mill St., Elbridge, died Wednesday. She was born in Elbridge. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Elbridge Community Church and Harmony Circle. Her husband, Alfred N., died in 1995. A son, Gard L., died in 2000. Survivors: A daughter, Nancy J. Weslowski of Jordan; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Elbridge Community Church. Burial, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St., Elbridge. Contributions: Elbridge Community Memorial Fund, Elbridge 13060.
Erma G. Kane
May 16, 2002
Erma G. Ford Kane, 76, of 13335 Red Creek Road, Red Creek, died Tuesday. She was born in Franklin, Pa. She was a homemaker. Survivors: Two daughters, Patty Collins of Red Creek and Renee Rodas of North Rose; two sons, Michael Kane of Red Creek and Ronald Miller of Pennsylvania; a sister, Gladys Ford of Pennsylvania; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Becker Funeral Home. Burial, North Wolcott Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 6816 Church St., Red Creek. Contributions: Wayne County Nursing Home, Route 31, Lyons 14489.
Jane A. Keesee
May 16, 2002
Jane A. Taylor Keesee, 87, formerly of Metcalf Drive, Auburn, died May 9 in Glen House Elder Care in Moravia. Born in Binghamton, she lived in Auburn from 1950 to 2000. She graduated from White Plains High School and attended Dana Hall in New York City. She retired as assistant librarian at Auburn Community College. She was a Welcome Wagon hostess and was office manager at K-Shaw Wholesale from 1953 to 1956. She was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church in Auburn and won blue ribbons at the State Fair for her begonias. Her husband, Floyd J., died in 1982. Survivors: A son, Michael of North Salem; two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday in Willard Chapel, Seminary Avenue, Auburn. No calling hours. Brew Funeral Home, Auburn, has arrangements. Contributions: Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St., Auburn 13021.
Thomas E. Kolceski
May 16, 2002
Thomas Edward Kolceski, 82, of 852 State Fair Blvd., Lakeland, died Wednesday. He was born in Solvay. He founded Tech Cleaners in Lakeland and Solvay and owned the business for 55 years. He was a member of Geddes Veterans Association and N.I.F.B. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife, the former Margaret Archer; two sons, Thomas Jr. of Solvay and Theodore of Lakeland; three brothers, Raymond of Solvay, George of Warners and Edward of Baldwinsville; six grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Family Funeral Care. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay. Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department, State Fair Boulevard, Solvay 13209.
Services for Rose I. Luff Litterbrant
May 16, 2002
Rose I. Luff Litterbrant, 78, of Lamson Road, Lysander, who died Jan. 7 are 11 a.m. Monday in Lysander Union Cemetery, Lamson Road, Lysander. Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix, has arrangements.
Inga Miles
May 16, 2002
Inga "Laurie" Mutko Miles, 45, of 53 Union St., Auburn, died Wednesday. She was born in Rochester. She worked 20 years for Omega Wire Co. A daughter, Crystal Miles, died in 1995. Survivors: Her husband, Edward; five stepsons, Thomas Miles of Scipio Center, James Miles of Long Island, and Robert, William and Christopher Miles, all of Auburn; four brothers, Alex and Daniel Mutko, both of New Jersey, David Mutko of Ohio and Michael Mutko of Texas; 14 grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Plis Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Church. Burial, Pine Hill Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 220 State St., Auburn.
Michael J. O'Hara
May 16, 2002
Michael J. O'Hara, 73, of North Syracuse, died Tuesday. He was born in Auburn. He retired as a machinist in 1992 after 38 years with General Electric Co., Liverpool. He was a member of the Abundant Life Christian Center; the International Union of Electrical Workers Local 320 and a former member of the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America Local 175. Survivors: His wife of 40 years, the former Marilyn Denney; a daughter, Tracy M. D'Alonzo of North Syracuse; two sons, Scott H. O'Hara of Syracuse and Patrick M. O'Hara of North Syracuse; a sister, Mary Kilmer of Auburn; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Services: 10 a.m. Friday in Abundant Life Christian Center. Burial, private. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 S. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions: Abundant Life Christian Center Building Fund, 7000 All Nations Blvd., East Syracuse 13057.
Anthony C. Ponticello Sr
May 16, 2002
Anthony C. Ponticello Sr., 84, of 112 E. Chapel St., Canastota, died Tuesday. A life resident of Canastota, he attended Canastota schools. He was a self-employed produce farmer for many years and retired in 1979 from V. Giufre & Sons in Canastota after 11 years. He was a member of St. Agatha's Church, Canastota. Survivors: His wife of 60 years, the former Gilda J. Paone; two daughters, Angelia Costello and Sara L. Penna, both of Canastota; a son, Anthony C. Jr. of San Francisco; a sister, Santa Ponticello of Oneida; a brother, Guy J. of Canastota; two grandchildren. Services: 8:45 a.m. Saturday at J. Homer Ball Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Agatha's Church. Burial, St. Agatha's Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 201 James St., Canastota. Contributions: St. Agatha's Church, 329 N. Peterboro St., Canastota 13032.
Dorothy F. Rose
May 16, 2002
Dorothy Freyleue Rose, 75, of Charlotte Street, Baldwinsville, died Tuesday. Born in New York City, she lived in the Baldwinsville area since 1951. She graduated from the State University College at Brockport, and received a master's degree in counseling and a master's degree in religion from Syracuse University. She retired in 1998 as chief executive officer of the InterReligious Council of Central New York in Syracuse after 22 years. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Baldwinsville and was past president of the National Association of Ecumenical & Interreligious Staff. She was a member of Theta Chi Beta religion honorary society and Thursday Morning Roundtable. Survivors: Her husband, the Rev. Howard J.; three daughters, Diane Whiting of Scituate, Mass., Kristine Collins of Philadelphia and Laura Persechino of Buffalo; a son, Donald K. Freyleue of Ipswich, Mass.; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Rose of Yonkers; two stepsons, Mark Rose of Bethpage and Stephen Rose of Binghamton; a brother, Robert Dunn of New York City; nine grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday in Grace Episcopal Church. Burial, Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Garden. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: InterReligious Council of Central New York, 3039 E. Genesee St., Syracuse 13224.
James F. Sears
May 16, 2002
James F. Sears, 64, of Sears Road, Cortland, died Tuesday. He was born in Auburn. He graduated from Homer Central High School and Cornell University. He was employed for Security Trust Company in Rochester and retired from Agway in 1978. Following retirement, he operated the family farm in Cortland and later was employed by the Farmers Home Administration. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Survivors: His wife, Patricia; a daughter, Patricia Corsi of Albany; three sons, Richard of Sacramento, Calif., David of Parish and Stephen of Cortland; a stepson, Jon Finkelstein of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Robert of Cazenovia; eight grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Friday in Christ Presbyterian Church. Burial, private. No calling hours. Wright-Beard Funeral Home has arrangements. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 57 Front St., Binghamton 13905.
James P. Vacco
May 16, 2002
James P. Vacco, 67, of Solvay, died Sunday at the Cleveland Clinic, Naples, Fla. He was born in Syracuse. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy, attended Holy Cross College, and graduated from Le Moyne College in 1957. He was a former IRS agent, vice president of BVC Inc., co-founder of Volume Buyers and partner in Wildwood Realty. He was a communicant of St. Lucy's Church and member of Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club. He was co-founder of Eastwood Bears and coached for 30 years. Survivors: His wife, the former Kathy O'Donnell; two daughters, Sherri Vacco-Herholtz of Fayetteville and Denise Vacco-Sattler of Chittenango; a son, James P. of DeWitt; two stepdaughters, Trish Wheeler of Camillus and Kerry Eron of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Patricia Quagrallo of Venice, Fla.; three grandchildren. Services: 7:45 a.m. Saturday at Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church. Burial, Woodlawn Garden Mausoleum. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions: St. Lucy's Church, 432 Gifford St., Syracuse, 13204.
Thomas F. Wallace
May 16, 2002
Thomas F. Wallace, 65, of Onondaga Street, Skaneateles, died Tuesday. Born in Solvay, he graduated from Onondaga Community College. He was a member of the Skaneateles Lions Club and the Robert J. Hydon American Legion Post 239, Skaneateles. He was active in founding the Skaneateles Jazz Fest. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: His wife, the former Jean Dove; a son, Charles P. of Skaneateles; two stepsons, Jeffery M. Heather of Cicero and Kenneth Heather of Vineland, N.J.; two brothers, Richard of Fresno, Calif., and Roland of Solvay; three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday in St. James Episcopal Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Calling hours, 6 to 9 p.m. today at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions: Skaneateles Lions Club, Hank Bryant Music Scholarship, Skaneateles 13152.
William A. Wrobel Sr
May 16, 2002
William A. Wrobel Sr., 80, of Liverpool died Tuesday at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Liverpool High School. He retired in 1979 as a machinist for Will and Baumer Candle Co. after 33 years. He was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and a member of AFL-CIO. He was an Army veteran of World War II. His wife, Mary J., died in 1992. Survivors: A daughter, Carol Stewart; a son, William Jr. of Buffalo; a sister, Mary Brinkman of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Burial, Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St., Syracuse.
