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Chester J. Kaminski Sr
June 17, 2002
Chester J. Kaminski Sr., 87, of Syracuse died Saturday. Born in Syracuse, he attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Vocational High School. He retired in 1979 after 24 years as a letter carrier and in parcel post delivery for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a founding member and past president of the Syracuse Adelphi Club and a member of West Side Seniors. His wife, the former Anna Bukowski, died in 1988. Survivors: A daughter, Mary A. Esteban of Rochester; a son, Chester J. Jr. of Syracuse; a sister, Kay Kaminski of Solvay; two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Burial, Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions: Camp Good Days and Special Times, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse 13206.
Anthony J. Lis Jr
June 17, 2002
Anthony J. Lis Jr., 45, of Eastwood died Saturday. A life resident of Syracuse, he graduated from Henninger High School in 1974. He owned Tony's General Contracting Co. He was a member of Laborers Local 433 for more than 20 years. Survivors: His companion, Lynn Belge of Eastwood; a daughter, Star Lirude of Pinellas Park, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Tanya Saniago of Connecticut; a stepson, Mickey Froscello of Connecticut; his parents, Carolyn D. and Anthony J. Lis Sr. of Eastwood; four sisters, Jane Palla and Barbara Masters, both of Liverpool, Joyce Pond of Baldwinsville and JoAnn Barany of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; three brothers, Thomas of Liverpool, David of Eastwood and James of Texas; two grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Transfiguration Church. Burial, White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 3111 James St., Syracuse.
James H. McGarry Jr
June 17, 2002
James H. McGarry Jr., 82, of Loretto, Syracuse, died Saturday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from St. Lucy's Academy. He retired in 1985 after 20 years at the U.S. Postal Service facility on Taft Road. He was a member of Knights of Columbus. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with Medical Detachment 13 23d SU, and a member of the American Legion Tipperary Hill Post. Survivors: His caregivers, Jay and Mary McGarry of Minoa. Services: Noon Wednesday at Hollis Funeral Home. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 1105 W. Genesee St., Syracuse.
Duane R. Mitchell
June 17, 2002
Duane Ross Mitchell, 18, of 5740 N.W. 27th Court, Lauderhill, Fla., died June 10, the victim of a homicide. Born in Syracuse, he attended Edward Smith Elementary School. He was formerly a cook at Waffleworks in Florida. He played baseball with the Sherman Park Bulldogs. Survivors: His parents, Benita Mitchell of Florida and Michael Mitchell of Syracuse; three sisters, Jaqunna Mitchell, Kamesha McCarthy and Rudiesha McCarthy, all of Lauderhill; two brothers, Joshua and Michael Jr., both of Syracuse; his paternal grandparents, Willie Mae McCullough and Charles McCullough, both of Liverpool; his maternal grandparents, Betty and Willie Stanfield of Syracuse. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Garland Bros. Funeral Home. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 143 W. Castle St., Syracuse.
Eileen T. Smith
June 17, 2002
Eileen T. Wood Smith, 76, of Skaneateles died Wednesday. Born in the Bronx, she had lived in Skaneateles for the past three years. She graduated from Ramapo College in Mahwah, N.J. She founded Ridgewood Executive Singles Club in Ridgewood, N.J. She was formerly a Confraternity of Christian Doctrine instructor at Mount Carmel Church. Survivors: Three daughters, Louanne Wood-Caswell of Decatur, Texas, Linda W. Tilli of Wyckoff, N.J., and Suellen W. Vallely of Skaneateles; three sons, Thomas E. Wood of Guilford, Conn., John K. Wood of Cape May, N.J., and James A. Wood of Bath, Pa; one sister, Pauline McGuire of Amelia Island, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home. Calling hours, 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 77 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. Contributions: Canine Working Companions Inc., 7558 Gorton Lake Road, Waterville, NY 13480.
Anthony Tringale
June 17, 2002
Anthony Tringale, 89, of Solvay died Saturday. He was born in Auburn. He was co-founder and operator of the American Amusement Co. Survivors: His wife, the former Susan M. Cerio; a daughter, Jean Tringale of Syracuse; three sons, Anthony R. of Virginia, Richard P. of Florida and Robert J. of Syracuse; a brother, Angelo of Henderson; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Cecilia's Church, Solvay. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Carolea M. Vanags
June 17, 2002
Carolea M. Vanags, 64, of 122 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, died June 8. She was born in Syracuse. She retired as a clerical worker. She volunteered for the Humane Association of CNY. Survivors: None. Memorial service: 9 p.m. Tuesday at DeWitt Memorial Home. Calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 4901 Jamesville Road, DeWitt. Contributions: Humane Association of Central New York, 4915½ W. Taft Road, Liverpool 13088.
Evelyn E. Wagner
June 17, 2002
Evelyn E. Wagner, 70, of Camillus died Saturday at Loretto. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Camillus High School, Crouse School of Nursing and CCBI and attended Syracuse University. She retired in 1996 after 35 years at Colon Rectal Associates of CNY. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Survivors: A brother, Edward E. Wagner of Camillus. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus. No calling hours. Contributions: St. Joseph's Church, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus 13031.
Loesa H. Clark
June 18, 2002
Loesa H. Clark, 89, of 18 S. 12th St., Fulton, died Sunday. She was born in Reading Center. She retired in 1978 from Sealright Packaging Co. in Fulton after 47 years. She was a member of First United Church in Fulton, Volney Senior Citizens Group and several women's bowling leagues in Fulton. Survivors: A friend with whom she lived, Carrie M. Sackett; a niece, Carol J. McIntyre of Brennan Beach; a nephew. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in First United Church. Burial, Mount Adnah Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton.
Anthony C. Daragona
June 18, 2002
Anthony C. Daragona, 90, of Delaware, Ohio, died Friday. Born in Pittston, Pa., he lived in Syracuse most of his life. He retired as a machine operator and meat cutter. Survivors: His wife, the former Mary F. Desimone; three sons, Tony of Delaware, Eugene of Phoenix, Ariz., and David of Dallas; two sisters, Josie Servello and Edith Cefalo, both of Syracuse; a brother, Henry of Syracuse; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services: Will be in Delaware. Robinson Funeral Home, Delaware, has arrangements. Contributions: Grady Memorial Hospital, 3 East, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware OH 43015.
Rose Ellsworth
June 18, 2002
Rose Golembeski Ellsworth, 83, of Elbridge died Sunday. She was born in Elbridge. She retired from Syracuse China Co. and was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Skaneateles. Survivor: A brother, Chester Golembeski of North Carolina. Services: Private. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Skaneateles. No calling hours. Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, has arrangements. Contributions: American Heart Association, 5575 Thompson Road, Syracuse 13214.
Josephine Farnett
June 18, 2002
Josephine Lee Farnett, 91, of Syracuse died Monday at Francis House. Born in Syracuse, she was a homemaker and a communicant of St. James Church. Her husband, Frank, died in 1988. Survivors: Three daughters, Carmel Kenyon of Jamesville and Joanne Patrie and Fran Farnett, both of Syracuse; a sister, Marion Wood of Fayetteville; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. James Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse 13208.
Antonio M. Garcia
June 18, 2002
Antonio Michael Garcia, infant, of Worth Street, Fulton, died Saturday. He was born in Oswego. Survivors: His parents, Jose Longino Garcia and Melissa Cross of Fulton; his paternal grandmother, Teresa Zuiga of Mexico; his maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Bernadette and John Lando of Fulton; his maternal grandfather, Ernest Cross of Syracuse. Services and burial: Private. No calling hours. Young & Son Funeral Home, Fulton, has arrangements.
John K. Gerharz
June 18, 2002
John K. Gerharz, 70, of 49 Brown St., Baldwinsville, died Sunday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from North High School in 1949. He retired in 1997 after 45 years at Muench-Kreuzer Candle Co. He was a communicant of Assumption Church. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: His wife of 36 years, Frances; a daughter, Caprica Gerharz of Milton, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Jeanne Moore and Linda Gomon, both of Syracuse, and Mary Blaney of Milton; a stepson, Russell Martin of Syracuse; a sister, Anne Gerharz of Syracuse; a brother, Dick of Syracuse; nine grandchildren. Services: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Maurer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Assumption Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool.
Linda J. Hill
June 18, 2002
Linda J. Norvell Hill, 52, of 68 Oswego St., Hannibal, died Saturday. Born in Troy, she lived in Hannibal most of her life. She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1968 and Auburn Memorial Hospital Nursing School in 1970. She was a registered nurse and certified coronary care nurse at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton, Oswego Hospital and Univera Health Care in Syracuse. She was a member of Elizabeth Chapter 105, Order of the Eastern Star, in Fulton. Survivors: Her husband of 28 years, Alan L.; her mother, Marjorie B. Norvell of Hannibal; a sister, Kathy Norvell of Mexico; a brother, John Norvell of Canandaigua. Services: Noon Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home. Burial, private. Calling hour, 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home, 837 Cayuga St., Hannibal. Contributions: Make A Wish Foundation, 2 MONY Plaza, Syracuse 13210.
Raymond C. Krafft
June 18, 2002
Raymond C. Krafft, 80, of 2567 Pine Ridge Road, Canastota, died Saturday. Born in North Manlius, he lived in the North Chittenango area many years before moving to Canastota 20 years ago. He retired in 1984 as a heavy equipment operator for the town of Sullivan after 15 years. He was an Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 45 years, the former Florabelle Falsey; two stepdaughters, Barbara Millitello of Miami and Rosemary Hough of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; two stepsons, Larry Falsey of Canastota and Donald Falsey of Newark, Texas; a brother, Donald of Kirkville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services: Private. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. No calling hours. G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango, has arrangements.
