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Rita L. Baird
October 20, 2002
Rita L. Jordan Baird, 89, of Syracuse, died Saturday at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Yonkers, she lived more than 20 years in Syracuse. She retired after 15 years as a secretary with the U.S. Commerce Department. Her husband, Ashley, died in 1983.Survivors: Three nieces; a nephew. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Michael's Church, 4782 W. Seneca Turnpike, Onondaga Hill. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. No calling hours. Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Onondaga Hill, has arrangements.
Edward A. Brown
October 20, 2002
Edward A. Brown, 52, of Syracuse, died Thursday. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He graduated from Central Technical High School.Survivors: A sister, Joyce A. Phillips of Fabius; a brother, Joseph D. of Syracuse. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. No calling hours. Contributions: Rescue Mission, Box 11122, Syracuse 13218-9903.
Margaret C. Dwyer
October 20, 2002
Margaret C. Hare Dwyer, 91, of 7430 Buckley Road, Clay, formerly of Villa Scalabrini, Syracuse, died Saturday. She was born in Syracuse. She was a baker at Cottage Bakery for many years. She was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. Her husband, Thomas A., died in 1985.Survivor: A nephew, August R. Ewald of Lyncourt. Services: 10 a.m. Monday in St. Peter's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 2 to 4 p.m. today at Welter-Price Funeral Home, 2649 James St., Syracuse. Contributions: Any charity.
John E. Mulgrew
October 20, 2002
John E. Mulgrew, 69, of Canastota, died Friday. He was born in Fall River, Mass. He retired in 1997 as a night maintenance supervisor after 11 years at Philips Broadband Networks and previously was a superintendent for more than 20 years at Finger Lakes Race Track. He was senior vice commander of Bridgeport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8440. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War.Survivors: His wife of 41 years, the former Catherine Travano; a daughter, Kathleen Mulgrew of Sylvan Beach; a sister, Mary Audette of Westport, Mass.; two brothers, Thomas of Westport, Mass., and Russell of Fairfield, Maine; a granddaughter. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Traub Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 7975 Route 31, Bridgeport.
Joyce O'Neil
October 20, 2002
Joyce O'Neil, 68, of Olympia Terrace, Auburn, died Friday. She was a life resident of Auburn. She retired in 1992 from the former Natures Food Store.Survivors: A daughter, Cindy Clark of Auburn; three sons, Richard Squires of Smyrna Beach, Fla., and Michael Squires and Kevin Squires, both of Auburn; her mother, Ruth Squires of Auburn; three sisters, Janet Johnson of Jamestown, Susan Ellis of Romulus and Patricia Rielly of Auburn; two brothers, George O'Neil of Clifton Springs and Charles Squires of Scipio; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services and burial: Private. Calling hours, 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Plis Funeral Home, 220 State St., Auburn.
N. Shirley Pooley
October 20, 2002
N. Shirley Leahey Pooley, 81, of Kirkville, died Friday at Hallmark Nursing Centre, Minoa. She was born in Syracuse. She had worked in the laundry department at the nursing home. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Her husband, Walter W. Sr., died in 1973; a son, Walter W. Jr., died in 2001.Survivors: Two daughters, Beverly A. Brown and Bonnie L. Leary, both of Kirkville; a sister, Anna Davidson of Kirkville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Russell H. Schepp & Son Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church. Burial, Oneida Lake Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: St. Mary's Church Food Pantry, 401 N. Main St., Minoa 13116.
Naomi C. Pratt
October 20, 2002
Naomi C. Pratt, 97, of Syracuse, died Friday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Syracuse University College of Fine Arts, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. She retired in 1972 as an art teacher after 16 years with the West Genesee school district. She also taught art at Valley and Corcoran high schools in the Syracuse City School District. She was a member of the Asa Danforth Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Onondaga Art Guild. She also taught art for the DeWitt Recreation Generation. Her first husband, Elliot Case, died in 1950; her second husband, Minot Pratt, died in 1988.Survivors: Three daughters, Joan C. Ebel of McLean, Va., Ellen C. Anderson of Syracuse and Linda C. Osadchey of LaFayette; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hour, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 3690 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Contributions: Naomi C. Pratt Scholarship Fund, in care of Linda C. Osadchey.
Melvin L. Richardson
October 20, 2002
Melvin Leroy Richardson, 48, of Frazee Street, Auburn, died Oct. 9. Born in Auburn, he graduated from Auburn High School, attended the University of Wyoming and graduated from the State University College at Brockport. He was a counselor for the Baden Street Settlement in Rochester and previously worked for the New York State Department of Corrections and as a counselor for the Monroe County Department of Social Services. He was an umpire for baseball and basketball games at the Booker T. Washington Community Center, Auburn. He was an Air Force veteran. His father, Walter Sr., died previously; a brother, Jeffrey, died in 1988.Survivors: His wife, the former Jeanine Navarro; three daughters, Tressa of Troy and Dominique and Shantel, both of Rochester; a son, Joseph L. of New York City; his mother, Gertrude Jones Richardson of Auburn; two sisters, Sandra Shepard of Rochester and Cynthia J. of Auburn; five brothers, Walter B. Jr. of Rochester, Frederick of Auburn, Gerald of Buffalo, Gordon of Westbury and Howard of Riverdale, Ga. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn. No calling hours.
Pearl Richardson
October 20, 2002
Pearl Richardson, 98, of 210 Fenway Drive, Syracuse, died Thursday. Born in Bowman, S.C., she attended Bowman schools. She retired in the early 1970s from the Syracuse Housing Authority, where she worked several years at the Coffee House. She was a member of People's AME Zion Church, where she was a member of the adult, choir, the Missionary Board and Willing Workers. Her husband, Shelton Sr., and four daughters, Bertha Wade, Lucille Amaker, Jessie B. Jennings and Loraine Miah, all died previously.Survivors: Three daughters, Adelle Jennings, Gladys Gallishaw and Josephine Grant, all of Syracuse; 44 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and great-great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in People's AME Zion Church. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the church, 2306 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Garland Bros. Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements.
Gerald H. Ross
October 20, 2002
Gerald H. Ross, 81, of 139 Niven St., Syracuse, died Saturday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. Born in Crown Point, he lived in Syracuse since 1951. He graduated from Central City Business Institute. He retired in 1985 as an inspector at Carrier Corp. after 20 years. He attended First English Lutheran Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A daughter, Debra Ross, died in 1969.Survivors: His wife of 49 years, the former Donella Decker; two daughters, Diane Mejias of Camillus and Dixie Updike of Cato; three sons, Gerald Jr. of Bridgeport, Joseph of Cleveland and James of Poolesville, Md.; seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenleaf Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Dorothy L. Sagona
October 20, 2002
Dorothy L. Sagona, 88, of Boulder, Colo., died Tuesday. Born in Washington, D.C., she lived 24 years in Syracuse before moving to Green Valley, Ariz., in 1982 and Boulder in 2000. She received bachelor's and master's degrees from Syracuse University. She retired in 1979 after 21 years as an English, drama, radio and journalism teacher with the Syracuse City School District. She taught several years at Clary Junior High School, where she produced and directed numerous student plays and founded the Clary Broadcasting Club. She was a member of Eta Pi Upsilon, Delta Gamma and the Senior Women's Honorary. She was a former member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church in Syracuse. She was active with the American Red Cross during World War II.Survivors: Two sons, Jay S. Lindsay of Boulder and Robert H. Sagona of Camden, Maine; a brother, Don D. Ward Jr. of Liverpool; five grandchildren. Services: Tuesday in Boulder. Summer burial, Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Crist Mortuary, Boulder, has arrangements. Contributions: American Heart Association.
Joseph A. Summa Jr.
October 20, 2002
Joseph A. Summa Jr., 50, of 101 Chestnut Hill Drive, Salina, died Friday. Born in Utica, he graduated from Liverpool High School and the State University Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome and received a master's degree from Chapman College. He was an accounting teacher at Bryant & Stratton and Central City Business Institute. He also operated an accounting service and had several accountant certifications. He was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Liverpool.Survivors: His parents, Joseph and Christine Sullivan Summa Sr. of Salina; a sister, Theresa Summa of Salina; two brothers, James D. of Waterford and Anthony W. of Westvale. Services: 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at Maurer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions: Any charity.
Carol Sutherland
October 20, 2002
Carol Young Sutherland, 93, formerly of Warners, died Oct. 9 at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Syracuse Normal School. She retired in 1968 after 25 years as a teacher at Warners Elementary School. She was a life member of Warners United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday school superintendent and teacher and past president of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Clarence F., died in 1983.Survivors: Two nephews, Donald Lewis of Cicero and Richard Lewis of Baldwinsville; two nieces. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Warners United Methodist Church. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Bush Funeral Home, 15 N. Main St., Jordan. Contributions: Warners United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Warners 13164.
Gladys M. Alsten
October 21, 2002
Gladys M. Alsten, 96, of 753 James St., Syracuse, died Saturday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. She was born in Worcester, Mass. She graduated from Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing. She retired in 1976 as a registered nurse working as a laboratory technician in the pathology department at Upstate Medical Center.Survivors: A brother, John P. Alsten of Englewood, Fla. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Carter Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hour, noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 1604 Grant Blvd., Syracuse.
Helen M. Boyle
October 21, 2002
Helen M. Gage Boyle, 74, of 28 Kellogg Road, Cortland, died Sunday. She was born in Genoa. She worked for 27 years at Smith Corona. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Homer and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Cortland.Survivors: Two daughters, Cheryl Boyle of Cortland and Barbara Wood of Homer; two sons, John II of Cortland and David of Texas; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Burial, Scott Union Cemetery. Calling hours, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Contributions: Cortland Memorial Hospital Foundation, 134 Homer Ave., Cortland 13045.
