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Robert Argus
May 20, 2002
Robert Argus, 65, of 116 Williams St., North Syracuse, died Saturday. He was born in Oswego. He retired in 1985 after 16 years at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Syracuse. He was a member of Teamsters Local 517. Survivors: His wife, the former June Ketcham; a daughter, Kathleen Morris of Jacksonville, Fla.; a son, Shaun of Watertown; a sister, Cathleen Visconti of North Syracuse; two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday at Sears-Middleton- Jones Funeral Home. Calling hour, 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 209 N. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions: American Heart Association, Box 3049, Syracuse 13220.
Eugene J. Basta
May 20, 2002
Eugene J. "Ali Baba" Basta, 73, of Kirkville, formerly of Liverpool, died Saturday. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of the Syracuse area and graduated from Vocational High School. He retired in 1990 after 42 years at New Process Gear. He was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1980 for coin snatching. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 35 years, the former Mary Ellen McDaniels; two daughters, Carolyn M. Garofalo and Ellen J. Basta, both of Kirkville; two sons, Thomas L. Guilfoil of Cicero and Michael P. Guilfoil of Syracuse; two sisters, Mary Grassi of Binghamton and Pauline Savage of Syracuse; two brothers, Dominick and Michael Basta, both of Syracuse; six grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Farone & Son Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 1500 Park St., Syracuse.
Millie Compeau
May 20, 2002
Millie Durant Compeau, 94, of 408 Rowland St., Syracuse, died Saturday at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Syracuse. She worked at Aetna Insurance and Deal Florist. She was known as the unofficial mayor of Skunk City. She was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church, a member of Syracuse United Neighbors, a Republican committee member for more than 40 years and a member of the Wagon Wheel Senior Center. Her husband, Lionel J., died in 1978. Survivors: A son, Gene of Syracuse. Services: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount. Contributions: St. Camillus Foundation, 813 Fay Road, Syracuse.
Joseph T. Dixon Sr
May 20, 2002
Joseph T. Dixon Sr., 99, of North Syracuse died Saturday. He was born in North Syracuse. He retired in 1985 as the operator of the Dixon & Sons vegetable farm in Salina and sold produce at the Syracuse Regional Market. He was a life member of the Onondaga County Vegetable Growers Association and the New York State Farm Bureau and a lifetime communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. Survivors: His wife of 64 years, the former Maryal Hammill; three daughters, Mary L. Gapski of Clay, Kathleen A. Fico of Zion, Ill., and Elizabeth C. Gipe of Liverpool; two sons, Joseph T. Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Robert E. of West Bloomfield, Mich.; a sister, Louise Maloney of North Syracuse; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool, and 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. No calling hours. Contributions: St. John the Baptist Church, 406 Court St., Syracuse 13208.
Leon C. Dusseau
May 20, 2002
Leon C. Dusseau, 76, of Central Street, Moravia, died Saturday. Born in Ohio, he lived in Genoa for several years. He retired as a machine operator for Morse Chain Co., Ithaca. He was a member of the Navy Armed Guard Association. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: His companion of 20 years, Maxine Smith; two daughters, Jeanne Proctor of Moravia and Rene Marsh of Desert Hills, Ariz.; six sons, Sidney of New Woodstock, George and Robert, both of Ithaca, Stephen of Locke, Jon of Pleasantville and Mark of Lantana, Fla.; 17 grandchildren. Services: Private. Wade Funeral Home, Moravia, has arrangements. Contributions: Four Town First Aid Squad, Box 28, Moravia 13118.
Rhonda S. Estes
May 20, 2002
Rhonda S. Rumrill Estes, 42, of 514 S. Terry Road, Syracuse, died Sunday. She was born in Little Falls. She attended Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School. She worked at Van Duyn Home & Hospital, Syracuse. Survivors: Her fiancee, James Wilkinson III of Syracuse; a daughter, Jessica S. Smith of Camillus; a son, Jeremiah Smith of Camillus; her parents, Raymond G. Rumrill of Dolgeville and Ealanor McCoy of Peoria, Ariz.; a sister, Stacy Mosher of Salisbury; a brother, Raymond C. Rumrill of Salisbury; two grandchildren. Services: To be announced. Burial, Curtiss Cemetery, Little Falls. Calling hours, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Carter Funeral Home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Box 7, East Syracuse 13057-0007.
William C. Herman
May 20, 2002
William C. Herman, 78, of East Syracuse died Saturday. Born in Syracuse, he lived in East Syracuse most of his life. He was a 1941 graduate of East Syracuse High School. He retired in 1983 after 41 years as a night chief clerk for Conrail. He was a member of First United Church of East Syracuse, Loyal Order of Moose 625 and the Camillus Gun Club. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a member of Arthur Butler American Legion Post 359, East Syracuse. Survivors: His wife of 57 years, the former Betty J. Wagner; four daughters, Bonnie Kackison and Nancy Herman, both of East Syracuse, and Barbara Previtire and Debra Houlihan, both of Kirkville; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday in First United Church of East Syracuse. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Delaney & Greabell Funeral Home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse. Contributions: American Lung Association of CNY, 1620 Burnet Ave., Syracuse 13206.
Geneva M. Kingsbury
May 20, 2002
Geneva M. Kingsbury, 86, of 57 Cayuga St., Seneca Falls, formerly of Geneva and DeWitt, died Saturday. She formerly worked for Agway. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Geneva. Her husband, Alton, died in 1995. A son, Gary, died in 2001. Survivors: Two daughters, Judith Herbs of Baldwinsville and Carol Chase of Underhill, Vt.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Cushman Chapel of First United Methodist Church. Burial, Oaklawn Cemetery, Oaks Corners. Calling hour, 2 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church, Geneva. DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, Geneva, has arrangements. Contributions: Johnson Home for Ladies, 57 Cayuga St., Seneca Falls 13148.
Sadie M. LaRosa
May 20, 2002
Sadie M. MacKool LaRosa, 74, formerly of 102 Grassman Ave., Syracuse, died Sunday at Loretto. She was a life resident of Syracuse. She retired in 1972 from Castle Rest Nursing Home. Her husband, Bart, died in 2000. Survivors: Three daughters, Deanna Smarrelli of Liverpool and Ann Shelton and Fadwa LaPlante, both of Syracuse; a sister, Cecelia Long of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Farone & Son Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 1500 Park St., Syracuse. Contributions: American Diabetes Society, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse 13206.
Edward Lubak
May 20, 2002
Edward Lubak, 81, formerly of Marietta, died Saturday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. He was born in Syracuse. He retired after 20 years as a driver for W.F. Saunders & Sons. He was a member of Teamsters Local 317 and AARP. His wife, Helen F., died previously. Survivors: A son, William of France; a sister, Jane Gallinger of Arizona; two brothers, Chester S. of Elbridge and Raymond J. of Marietta; three grandchildren. Services: None. Burial, Onondaga Valley Cemetery. No calling hours. Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Amber Fire Department, Box 172, Marietta 13110.
Maurice F. O'Sullivan
May 20, 2002
Maurice F. "Red" O'Sullivan, 70, formerly of 193 Genesee St., Auburn, died Saturday. He was born in Auburn. He was a former bus driver in Texas. He was a member of the Moose Club and St. Mary's Church. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: Two daughters, Patricia Goodrow and Cindy O'Sullivan, both of Aurelius; two sons, Michael of Port Byron and Patrick of Auburn; three sisters, Betty Dann of Cayuga, Lillian O'Sullivan of Auburn and Shirley Sayre of Weedsport; a brother, James of Fayetteville; 11 grandchildren. Services: None. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn. Calling hours, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at White Chapel Funeral Home., 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center, 3 St. Anthony St., Auburn 13021.
Irene F. Weiss
May 20, 2002
Irene Freeman Weiss, 94, of Yonkers died Wednesday. Born in Elmira, she was a life resident of Syracuse before moving to Yonkers in August. She and her husband operated Milton I. Weiss Insurance. She was a member of the Temple Society of Concord and a volunteer with the Onondaga County Health Department diabetes and blood pressure clinics and at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center. She was past president of the Syracuse Chapter of Hadassah. Her husband, Milton I., died in 1973. A son, Jerome P., died in 1997. Survivors: A daughter, Judy Gilbert Kautto of Chappaqua; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Temple Society of Concord. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Temple Society of Concord Section. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the temple, 910 Madison St., Syracuse. Birnbaum Funeral Service, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Ephraim Bodow Fund for Temple Seniors at Temple Society of Concord, 910 Madison St., Syracuse 13210.
Sophia Iuanow-Lemonides
May 21, 2002
Sophia Iuanow-Lemonides, 47, of Chicago, formerly of Syracuse, died May 13 of breast cancer. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Westhill High School and State University at Binghamton. She worked at the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. She founded Global Feast, a cooking school for children. She volunteered at Chicago's Inspiration Cafe and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago. Survivors: Her husband of 23 years, James; two daughters, Alexandra and Christina, both of Chicago; her mother, Maria Iuanow of Syracuse; a sister, Katherine Dourdas of DeWitt; a brother, Nicholas Iuanow of Salt Lake City. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. today at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions: Sophia Iuanow-Lemonides Foundation, in care of St. Sophia's Church, 325 Waring Road, Syracuse 13224.
Frederick A. Bressette Sr
May 21, 2002
Frederick A. "Frenchy" Bressette Sr., 77, of Boston Road, Mattydale, died Monday. He was born in Tupper Lake. He retired in 1987 from the physical plant department of Syracuse University after 13 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 1832 in Mattydale and a former member of St. Mary's Church in Baldwinsville. He played rhythm guitar for the Seneca Brats at Hejamada Campgrounds in Montezuma. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 22 years, the former Susan Buerkley; five daughters, Jane Scafire of Solvay, Kathleen Victory of Martville, Michelle Reeves of Baldwinsville, Patricia Correia of Flatwoods, W.Va., and Debra Strong of Cicero; two sons, Frederick A. Bressette Jr. of Baldwinsville and David Perrigo of Las Vegas; two sisters, Genevieve Prosser of Syracuse and Gloria Bressette of Lakeland, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday at Krueger Funeral Home and in St. Margaret's Church at times to be announced. Burial, North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 2619 Brewerton Road, Mattydale. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Onondaga County Unit, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Gertrude Cole
May 21, 2002
Gertrude Oliver Cole%endHead2% 63, of 13 Leon Ave., Cortland, died Monday. She was born in Taylor. She was a line operator at Smith Corona, Cortland. She worked for the Rescue Mission Thrift Store, Cortland. A daughter, Gail Cole, and a son, Frank Cole, both died previously. Survivors: Her husband of 44 years, Emmet C.; three daughters, Rhonda Torbitt and Melissa and Loretta Cole, all of Cortland; two sons, Emmet C. Jr., of Cortland and James Torbitt of Florida; her mother, Grace of Cortland; two brothers, Earl Oliver of Cortland and Clyde Oliver of Greene; nine grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Burial, Glenwood Cemetery, Homer. Calling hours, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland.
Ethel C. Cook
May 21, 2002
Ethel C. Hemings Cook, 95, Cayuga Street, Homer, died Sunday at Cortland Memorial Nursing Facility. She was born in Pompey and graduated from Homer schools. She graduated in 1928 from Syracuse General Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a nurse at Cortland Memorial Hospital and a private duty nurse for many local families. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church for 45 years, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 222 and Rebekah Lodge 147 in Homer. Her husband, William E., died in 1988. Survivors: A daughter, Laura C. Johnson of Homer; a sister, Laura Fetterly of Melbourne, Fla. Services: Private, at the convenience of the family. No calling hours. Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, Homer, has arrangements. Contributions: Homer Fire Department, Box 58, Homer 13077.
