James A. Ainsworth, 87, of DeRuyter, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at his home. He was born in Truxton and had been self employed in the salvage business all his life. He was a WW II Army veteran, having received the Purple Heart for wounds received in Italy. Jim was a memberof Woodford Burdick Post 894 American Legion in DeRuyter. He was also a member of the DAV and the Purple Heart Association. Surviving: daughters Amelia (Earl) Priest of Fabius, Susan (Vernard) McCall of Zephyrhills, FL, and Janette (Thomas) Knapp of DeRuyter; son James (Rita) of Fabius; stepdaughters Anna Wagner of Texas, Jeannette Compton of Hoer and Susan Losaw of Groton; stepsons Rodney Losaw of Lincklaen, Vincent Losaw of Scott and Dale Losaw of Cortland; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. Calling Hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation of Cortland County.

William Miller Allen, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Delphi Falls (2006 Cardner Road, New Woodstock, NY 13122), died April 18, 2007 at the home of his daughter, Becky Rizzi, in Rutland, Vermont. He was born in Syracuse on December 31, 1921, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Nottingham High School in 1939 and from Syracuse University School of Engineering in 1943. He served as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. While stationed in Santa Maria, California, he met his wife, Doreen Lukeman, on May 6, 1945, and they were married on May 6, 1947. Mr. Allen retired from G.E. in 1984. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of SAE fraternity and a member of Theta Tau Engineering Society. He was a member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. For the past 13 years he enjoyed volunteering at Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Doreen; daughter, Lindy, and son-in law, Richard McMahon, of North Andover, MA; son, William Allen Jr. of New Woodstock, NY; daughter, Becky, and son-in-law, Joseph Rizzi, of Rutland, VT; son, Steve Allen of Lafayette, LA; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jonathan, Lori and Alison McMahon and Lauren Rizzi, and Peter Walton, AFS exchange student from Perth, Australia (1967-1968). Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church at 601 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Mr. Allen's honor may be made to AFS-USA, Development Office, 198 Madison Ave. 8th Fl., New York, NY 10016.

Roger David Amidon Sr. of Fabius, NY, passed away February 1, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in South Onondaga on May 11, 1933, to William and Genevieve Amidon. Roger served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1955 as an MP officer during the Korean War. He retired in 1993 after 30 years as a firefighter with the Syracuse Fire Department. Roger had been a member of the Fabius community for the last 25 years. He is survived by his sons, Billy, Roger, Ronald and Eric; his sisters, Judy Kieffer, Justine Gowing and Joyce Howlett; sevn grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fabius Fire Department, 7825 Main St., Fabius, NY 13063. Edward J. Ryan & Son, Inc.

Paul Robert Antil, 68, of Cicero, passed away July 15, 2007 in St. Joseph's Hospital. Paul was born January 14, 1939 in Cortland, the son of the late Michael and Mary Homan Antil. Paul was a Sergeant with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department where he had been employed for over 30 years. He had previously been employed with The Post-Standard. Paul is survived by his wife, Louanne Antil of Cicero; his son, Andrew (Marie) Antil of East Syracuse; his daughter, Kimberly Hayes of New Hampshire; his brothers, Gerald Antil of Texas, James (Lonna) Antil of Indiana, Frederick (Anne) Antil of Ithaca; his sister, Mary (Don) Leaderman of Virginia; his grandchildren, Emily Antil and Katherine Hayes; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Bredeson; his brothers, Michael and Richard Antil. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 21 at 12 p.m. at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland. Friends are invited to call Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the funeral home.

Donald C. "Chris" Atkinson, 57, of 220 Brinkerhoff St, Chittenango, died Friday, June 10, 2005, at his home. Born in Syracuse, Chris was a life resident of Chittenango. He was an ironworer with Local #60 for 21 years, retiring in 1990 due to disability. He was aVietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his mother, Grace Atkinson of Oneida; two daughters and one son-in-law, Erin and Randy Rode Jr., and Megan Atkinson, all of Chittenango; his companion of 19 years, Theresa Whiteley, and her children, Curtiss Ling of New Jersey and Randee Ling of Oneida; four brothers: Mark of Fabius, Stephen of Chittenango, Dennis of Oneida and Aaron of Canastota; one sister, Donna Cirbus of DeRuyter; three grandchildren: Kaleb Rode, and Cory and Connor Fredericks; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 702 Legion Drive

Helen C. Bays, lifelong resident of Pompey, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at her home, she was 91. Helen was a 1934 graduate of the Pompey Academy. She was active with the Fabius-Pompey Senior Citizens. Helen was a faithful member of the Pompey Community Church where she held numerous positions. Her life exemplified Christ teachings through her love and devotion to family and everyone she came in contact with. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph in 1992; and her son, Dale in 1994. Surviving are her daughter, Donna B. Palladino (John) of Pompey; her sisters-in-law, Mary Frances Bays, Jeannette Bays, Beverly Zackow, Bonnie Carley and Ola Mae Haskins; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Pompey Community Church. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. A reception will follow the services in the church hall. Contributions may be made to the Pompey Community Church, PO Box 27, Pompey, NY 13138 or to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13066. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.

William H. Bell, 58, died Friday, December 17, 2004, at his home in Quechee, VT. Born October 26, 1946, in Allentown, PA, a son of H. William and Betty Bell, he graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School and from Syracuse University. He later received his master's degree in computer science from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN. He has lived in Vermont for several years and has worked as a computer designer and drafter at Vermont Castings in Bethel, VT. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and also was an accomplished woodcarver, having won awards for waterfowl carvings. He is survived by his son, Kevin H. Bell of Brooklyn, NY; his father, H. William Bell of Las Vegas, NV; his mother, Betty Bell Hutchinson of Deerfield Beach, FL; two sisters, Cynthia Andrews of Fabius, NY, and Keryn Piersa of West Palm Beach, FL; a niece and a nephew. He was predeceased by a brother, Kristopher Lee Bell. Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

Charlotte C. Bowen, 77, of Ocala, FL, died November 25, 2004 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. Born in Utica, NY, came to Syracuse in 1984. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, was very active with Meals on Wheels, Marion County Sr. Services volunteer, Boy Scouts, a counselor for Methodist youth, and loved butterflies, and graduated from Fabius Central School in Fabius, New York. Survived by her husband, Hammett L. Bowen, Ocala, FL; sons, Robert M. Comstock, of Hilton, NY, Gary R. Comstock, of Bridgewater, NY, James D. Comstock, Roswell, GA; daughter, Karen Comstock, Ithaca, NY; stepson, Keith O. Bowen, Sr., Ocala, FL; brothers, Frank Butler, of Stokes, NC, Edgar Butler, of Cazenovia, NY; sisters, Bertha Ossant, of Sheds, NY, Carol Butler, Winter Haven, FL; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Cramer and a sister, Eileen Ludwig. Donations may be made to the Building Fund of St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

Donald C. Brate, 83, of Baldwinsville, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at Birchwood Health Care Center. Born in Albany, he worked for General Electric in Syracuse as an electrical engineer for over 30 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville. He was a member of RAGS Amateur Ham Radio Club and Lock 24 Artists. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth, and his second wife, Lillian. Surviving: a daughter, Marie Cluley of Willamstown; five sons: Ralph Brate of Fabius, Leonard Cluley of Ohio, Charles Brate of Brewerton, and Albert and Richard Horvath, both of Indiana; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Service: Monday, January 2, at 10 a.m. at Gates Funeral Home, Inc., 29 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Spring burial will be in Albany Rural Cemetery.

Karl C. Burdick, 62, of 6862 West Keeney Rd., Cuyler, NY, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at the VA Hospital, Buffalo. Karl was a native of Syracuse and a graduate of both Fabius High School and Tompkins Community College. Surviving are his wife, Pamela Woodruff Burdick of Cuyler; a son, Robert Burdick of Auburn; a daughter, Jean Burdick of Syracuse; one sister, Emma Male of Syracuse; one grandson, Tristan Burdick; and one granddaughter, Bryttnaye Burdick. His hobbies included hotrod cars and motorcycles, anything outdoors, hunting (deer and small game), camping/mountain man rendezvous (primitive camping based around the year 1840), guns, sharp shooting (pistols, rifles, black powder), and woodworking (small projects, tables, shelves); and he loved old movies (westerns, gangster movies). Memorial calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South St., Auburn, NY, with a memorial service held Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 1 p.m., with private interment at the convenience of the family.

Gloria (Sears) Buza, 82, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2007, in Crouse Hospital. She was born in Syracuse where she resided for many years. She worked as an Accountant with Traveler's Ins. for several years before retiring. Gloria was a loving and dedicated wife and mother who loved gardening and the outdoors. Her hobbies were canning, crocheting, knitting and antique collecting. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Robert J. Buza in 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Fanto of Liverpool; two sons, Robert (Diana) Buza of Fabius and Richard (Michelle) Buza of Cicero; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PBS, WCNY of CNY Inc., PO Box 2400, Syracuse, NY 13220-2400.

Donald F. Campbell Sr. "Hay Shaker," 69, of LaFayette, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a truck driver, owner and operator, retiring from Wal-Mart in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Carol Joy Campbell; two sons, Donald Jr. and Michael; a daughter, Audrey; two brothers, Ronald and Joseph; three sisters: Shirley Haney, Katie Mason and Rita; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd., LaFayette, NY. Spring burial at Maplewood Cemetery, LaFayette, NY. Friends may call Monday, January 30, 2006, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Kenneth C. Chrysler, 84, of Pompey, NY, passed away February 26, 2008 at Crouse Hospital with family by his side. Kenneth was born on August 15, 1923, raised and lived his entire life in Pompey. Kenneth and his wife, Glennis owned and op-erated a dairy farm on #4 West Road for over 50 years. Kenneth and Glennis also operated a trash removal business in Pompey for over 50 years. Kenneth was lovingly known to his great-grandchildren as "Grandpa Barn". Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, Franklin and Ada Chrysler; brothers, Lowell, George and Donald Chrysler. Kenneth was also predeceased by his daughter, Beverly and the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Glennis Ella in September of 2006. Kenneth is survived by a brother, Pearl; a son, Franklin (Kristen) Chrysler; a daughter, Nancy Redmond; grandchildren, Franklin Redmond, Betsy Harris, Amy (Kevin) Murphy, Kenneth R. Chrysler, Benjamin (Jessica) Chrysler, Timothy Chrysler, Thomas R. (Norah) Windhausen, Timothy Windhausen; and 12 great-grandchildren. Grandpa Barn is loved and will be missed always. Funeral Services: March 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Route 20, LaFayette, New York. Reverend Wendell Phol officiating Spring Burial. Friends may call Friday, February 29, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Chester Ciesielski, 76, of Manlius, passed away February 20, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital Sunday with his family by his side. A native of Jamica, NY, he was a communicant of St. Ann's Church, Manlius. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, the former Patricia Walsh; a son, Martin Ciesielski of Manlius; two daughters, Stacey (Larry) Radney of Baldwinsville and Barbara (Gregory) Tuttle of Fabius; and five grandchildren, James Radney, Melissa, Grant, and Kalyn Tuttle, and Leigh Ciesielski. Funeral services 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius and 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, Manlius. Burial, Manlius Village Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, NY, NY 10163.

Wayne A. Clapp, 57, of Pompey, died Thursday, September 1, 2005, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of the Pompey area. Wayne was a graduate of Fabius-Pompey High School and SUNY Buffalo. Wayne was a specifi-cation writer for Onondaga County's Division of Purchasing for the past 20 years. An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of and treasurer for the Pompey Rod and Gun Club, Inc. Surviving are his brother, Philip L., and wife Norma W. of Jamesville; his niece, Karen N. (Kevin) Closser of Williamson; and his nephew, Jeffrey P. (Linda) Clapp of Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pompey United Church. Burial will be in Pompey Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. Contributions may be made to the Wayne A. Clapp Memorial Fund, c/o Pompey Rod and Gun Club, P.O. Box 36, Pompey, NY 13138.

Viola Davis, 87, of Clarence Dr., North Syracuse, died Saturday, February 11, 2006 at home. Born in Fabius, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lavern (Stroup) Locke. She was a secretary, employed by Chappell's Department Store for over 16 years. Viola was predeceased by her husband, James, in 1984. Survived by one daughter, Linda Bartholomew of Cicero; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rte. 11), North Syracuse. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse.

Edward P. Downing, 82, of 1704 Clark Hollow Rd., LaFayette, died November 8, 2004, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Born the son of Elton and Grace Lockwood Downing in February 1922, he graduated LaFayette Central High School in 1943, worked on the family farm, in later years was a truck mechanic for Onondaga County Highway Garage of Jamesville and retired in 1984. Mr. Downing had a maple syrup business at the farm, which was a very sophisticated operation. His syrup was used all over the world. He lived his whole life on the family farm. Survived by his wife, Carol Bragg Brossoie; a son, Robert Brossoie, and his wife Susan of Raleigh, NC; a brother, David of California; a sister, Sally Avery of Florida; a grandson, Paul Brossoie, and his wife Ashley; a granddaughter, Danielle Brossoie; and a grandson, David Brossoie, all of Raleigh, NC. Memorial service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Pompey United Church. Burial at Maple Wood Cemetery, LaFayette. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home. Donations: Pompey United Church.

Eleanor F. O'Brien Dwyer, 85, of Manlius, died peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2006, after a brief illness. A native of Portland, Maine, she has lived in the Syracuse area since 1944. Mrs. Dwyer graduated from Deering High School and Westbrook Junior Collegein Portland Maine, majoring in journalism. She was employed by the Gannett Publishing Company, was a member of the Red Cross Nurses Aide Corps, and the publicity chairman for the U.S.O.in Portland. Eleanor moved to Syracuse and retired as a secretary for the Graduate School at Syracuse University. Eleanor was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Surviving are a daughter, Eileen Oot of Manlius; a son and daughter- in-law Thomas and Anne Dwyer of Hickory, NC; a son and daughter-in-law Mark and Sandra Dwyer of Baldwinsville, NY; a son Michael Dwyer of New York, NY; six granddaughters; one grandson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church, DeWitt. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jim Dwyer Jr. Memorial Fund, in care of Syracuse Glass, P.O. Box 381, Syracuse, NY 13206.

Thomas J. Field, 59, of Cicero, died at his home February 17, 2008. He was formerly employed by Solvay Process and Syracuse University. He was predeceased by his father, Robert, in 1995. Survived by his mother, Beryl Field of Fabius; five brothers, Richard (Beatrice) of NJ, David (Leslie) of Fabius, James (Sharon) of Florida, Jeffrey of Arizona and Brian (Tonyia) of N. Carolina; four sisters, JoAnne (Peter) Misco of Jamesville, Patricia (Gerald) Murphy of Camillus, Mary Field of NJ and Nancy Gilson of Canastota; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services will be held Wednesday at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully, NY. Burial will be in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in Thomas' memory.

Sarah M. Fox, 68, of Jordan, passed away April 26, 2007. She is survived by a son, David Jackson of Fabius; a daughter, Kathryn Schelling; and one sister, Kathryn; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Hall Funeral.

Patricia Pucino Frerk, 59, of Syracuse, passed away June 8, 2005 at Crouse Hospital after a long illness. Patty was born in Syracuse and a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy. She was a former employee of the NY Telephone Co. and retired from Niagara Mohawk. Survivors: her brother, Peter and his wife Ruth Pucino of Syracuse. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at FARONE & SON. Services Saturday 10:30 a.m at the funeral home. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Maureen Yorker Geisser, of Jamesville, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at her home. She was born in Windsor, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mary Yorker. She was employed with ARCADIS BBL in DeWitt and was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church. Maureen will be remembered as a very kind, caring and loving person who touched and enhanced many people's lives. She was predeceased by a brother, Michael Yorker, and by a sister, Cheryl Yorker Fitzgerald. Survivors: her beloved husband, Don; a stepson, Bob Geisser; her loving dog, Turner; a brother, William (Linda) Yorker of Canton, CT; her favorite sister, Susan (Jerry) LaManna of Fabius; nephews, Jacob and Eric LaManna, and niece, Kaylee LaManna, all of Fabius; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews in New England. Memorial Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, 7191 East Genesee St., Fayetteville.

Julius G. Gigon, 70, of 6828 Route 80, Tully, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Born in Syracuse, he resided in the Tully area over 20 years. He worked at Sealtest Ice Cream Co. for 21 years, was the owner of Southern Hills Window Co., and for the past 10 years was employed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Julius was a member of the Fabius Historical Society, Cortland Antiques Car Club, Oldsmobile Club of America, Finger Lakes 500 Car Club and River Valley Toy Club. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte "Cheri" Gigon; three daughters: Ann (Dan) Doyle of Tully, Terri (Peter) Tulawiecki of Syracuse and Tracy McGlone of Baldwinsville; two sons, Peter Gigon of Syracuse and Eric Gigon of Texas; one stepdaughter, Tina (Paul) Breckenridge of Eustis, FL; two stepsons, Russell (Beth) Smith of Deland, FL, and David (Priscilla) Cornell of Orlando, FL; two brothers, Robert M. Gigon Jr. of Apulia Station and Eugene I. Gigon of Williamstown, NY; five sisters: Beverly Turner of Elbridge, Harriet Kirk of Canastota, Betty Arnold of Liverpool, Anna Mae Thompson of Buffalo and Phyllis Hatalski of SC; three stepbrothers: Robert Fairchild of Apulia, Stuart Fairchild of Otisco and Jerry Fairchild of Preble; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services: Tuesday, 10 a.m., in Tully United Community Church, Meetinghouse Rd., Tully. Interment: Tully Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Arrangements by Hartwell Funeral Home, Tully.

Viola L. Gorman, 93, of 821 Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Loretto Fahey Nursing Home, Syracuse, following a brief illness. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Syracuse from 1937 - 1946. She later worked for W.T. Grants in Syracuse for 21 years, retiring in 1974. Viola enjoyed traveling and reading. She had been a member of the Kiwanis Club in Syracuse. Viola had been active at the Salvation Army Adult Day Program. Viola married Clarence E. "Hy" Gorman on August 31, 1946 in Syracuse. Hy died on March 2, 1971. Survivors: one sister, Flora Babcock of Canastota; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2005 at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. Spring burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fabius. Calling hours, Saturday, prior to the funeral, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007, or the Salvation Army Adult Day Program, 677 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.

June D. Gossner, 77, of Fabius, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She was born in Queens, NY. Mrs. Gossner was secretary for the board of education in Ridgewood, NJ; was secretary for the Everson Museum in Syracuse; and was secretary to artist Margie Hughto for 20 years. Surviving: daughters Leslie Field of Fabius and Rachel Mir of Atlanta, GA; sons Richard and Russell Mir of Fabius and Christopher Mir of Syracuse; stepdaughters Patricia Guynup of Manlius, Vanessa Rau of Henderson, NV, and Susan Kogut of Fabius; stepsons Kurt Gossner of Lincklaen and Eric Gossner of Fabius; sister Joanne Milewski of Nashua, NH; brother Donald Myck of Seattle, WA; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Conrad Gossner, in 2005. Services will be 4 p.m Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial will be in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Randall G. Hammond, 69, of 2654 Henneberry Rd., Pompey, passed away at home May 17, 2007. Born in 1937, the son of George and Margarite Dickinson Hammond. He graduated from Fabius-Pompey Central school in 1955 and attended Syracuse University, joined the Army in 1961 until 1963, stationed in Fort Carson, CO, and retired from P&C Foods in 2000. Survived by his wife, Betty Brinson Hammond; two daughters, Laurel Hammond of North Carolina, Jill (James) Thomas; a brother, Russell, of Pompey; a sister, Nancy Hammond of Pompey; and a granddaughter, Reagan Thomas. Memorial Services are Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at Pompey United Methodist Church, the Rev. William Gallerani officiating. Reception to follow at the Pompey Fire Dept., burial at Pompey Cemetery. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Lafayette, NY.

Alice R. Harris, 79, of Tully, formerly of Fabius, died Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Community General Hospital, Syracuse. Born March 29, 1927 in Homer, NY. She was a member of Onatavia United Methodist Church, Fabius-Pompey Senior Citizens, Agway and American Diabetes Foundation. Surviving are daughter, Betty (Donald) Schlicht, Fabius; five grandchildren, Neil (Ruth) Harris, Hillsboro, Oregon, David (Katherine) Schlicht, West Monroe, Jeanette (Matthew) Pilcher, Fabius, Rodney Schlicht, Fabius, Susan Schlicht, Fabius; five great-grandchildren, Madeline and Rachel Schlicht Taylor, Erica, Jesse Pilcher; one brother, Daniel Buckley of Oneida; one sister, Josephine Hare of Ohio; one aunt, Alviria Rosenberg of Jamesville; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Buckley, Shirley Root; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her husband, Charles, and son, Francis. Burial will be in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery, Fabius. Calling hours will be held today, Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Rt. 20, LaFayette. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Lafayette, NY.

Clarence Arthur "Dutch" Harris Sr., 75, of Okeechobee, Fla. on August 15, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Sunday, August 20, 2006, at the Buckhead Ridge VFW/AmVets Lodge Post 9528, 2002 West Hwy 78, Okeechobee, FL. All arrangements are under the direction and care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory.

Bertha A. Hartquist of 3 Braeside Dr., Homer, died February 2, 2005 in the Cortland Memorial Hospital at the age of 96. She was born October 17, 1908 in Fabius, NY, the daughter of Earl F. and Mildred I. Webster Reynolds. A longtime resident of Little York, she moved to Homer in 1986. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Homer and the United Methodist Women. She was also a member and past chairperson of the Little York Community Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul G. Hartquist in 1989; and a sister, Eloine Sullivan. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, Gary W. and Carol Duby Hartquist of Manlius, NY; seven grandchildren, Mitchell L. Hartquist, Gary P. Hartquist, Scott L. Hartquist, John M. Duby, Nancy Duby Wilber, Matthew D. Duby and Mark J. Duby; as well as, 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 5016 N. Main St., Homer, with the Rev. Allan J. Ferguson officiating. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, will be delayed until spring. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Hartquist's name may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Homer, 20 Cayuga St., Homer, NY 13077.

Charles Arthur Heffernan, Jr., 31, died at his LaFayette home unexpectedly Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Born in Syracuse, NY, he graduated from Fabius-Pompey High School. He was currently attending Onondaga Community College as a Mechanical Engineering Major. Surviving are his wife, Tory Zgardzinski-Heffernan; two daughters, Madison Renee of Homer and Keara Lyno of LaFayette; along with his stepdaughter, Emily Ann Haines of LaFayette. Also surviving, his mother, Diane Stech of Pompey and his father, Charles A. Heffernan, Sr., of North Carolina; also two brothers, Michael Heffernan of Albany and Brady Tyo of Baldwinsville; two sisters, Anna Heffernan of Manlius and Tina McCallum of Pompey. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2006 at Hall Funeral Home, 6033 Cherry Valley Rd., LaFayette, NY. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 10, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home.

Sarah L. Henson, 82, of Manlius, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Van Duyn Home and Hospital, Syracuse. Born in Syracuse, she was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed crafts, craft shows and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors in-clude her husband of 57 years, Alton (Bro); four daughters, Sandra (Dennis) Blair of Jamesville, Vicki Burdick of Manlius, Jan VerDow of Manlius, Judy (Peter) Dougherty of Kirkville; four sons, John (Claudette) of Jamesville, Gene (Carol) of Tennessee, James (Jody) of Pompey, Gary of Manlius; one brother, Donald (Naomi) Stroup of Fabius; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Monday, Feb. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St. (Rt. 80), Tully. The funeral service will be Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Watervale Cemetery.

Greta M. Holmes, 86, of Delphi Falls, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in her home. Born in Fabius, she had lived in Delphi Falls for the past 63 years. She was a member of the Delphi Falls United Church where she was a former member of the Kings Daugh-ters. She was a lifetime member of the Josephine Rebekah Lodge in Delphi Falls. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Lewis H. Holmes; her children, Lewis V., Susan L. Wright, Ada M. Higgins and Leta M. Dineen, all of Delphi Falls; her twin sister, Leta Sipfle of Murfreesboro, TN; her brother, George Virgil of Chittenango; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. Burial will be in Fabius Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ruth Luella Hayes Johnson, 81, formerly of Fabius, NY and Titusville, FL died Thursday, November 16, 2006 surrounded by her loving family, at her son's home in DeWitt, after a long illness. Surviving are three sons, Steven (Shelle) Johnson of DeWitt, Mark (Denise) Johnson of Fabius, NY, Andy (Barbara) Johnson of Auburn, NY; one daughter, Marcia (Kirk) Ellsworth of Sacramento, CA; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Nancy (Ron) Bush, of Lafayette, NY; four brothers, Edwin Hayes of Warners, NY, James (Shirley) Hayes of Deerfield Beach, FL, Neil (Donna) Hayes of Atwater, CA, and Bernard (Linda) Hayes of Baltimore, MD, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Nannie Hayes of Apulia, NY, and her siblings, Mary Brennan, Betty Harrington, Nicholas Hayes, and Noreen Griffin. There will be no calling hours. Her family will share in a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you spend time with your loved ones. Arrangements by Hartwell Funeral Home.

H. Richard (Dick) June, 69, of Fabius, passed away January 29, 2008 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Fabius, he was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Fabius-Pompey Seniors and a fire commissioner. He worked at Cortland Chrysler-Dodge for the past 10 years and previously 30 years at Morrisville Motors. He is survived by his wife, Cora (Sevier) of 49 years; a son, Darrell (Chris) June of Fabius; a daughter, Melinda (Mark) Malvaso of Elbridge; and his grandchildren, Ryan and Nicole June and Alexis, Antonia, Marissa and Miranda Malvaso; nieces and nephews. Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Fabius Baptist Church, with Pastor Wendell Pfohl officiating. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. January 31, 2008 at the Fabius Baptist Church, Rt. 80, Fabius. Spring burial at Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dick's honor to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., East Syracuse, NY 13057, or a charity of your choice.

Marian C. Keeney, 93, lifelong resident of Cuyler, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the Cortland Memorial Nursing Facility. Marian was the oldest member of the Cuyler Methodist Church where she had been active in the UMW, choir, and Sunday school. She was a member of the Cuyler Quilters, a 75-year member of the Cuyler Grange, and served on the Cuyler Election Board for 16 years. Surviving are her children, Mary Jo Chase, Nancy Krager, Margaret Pratt, and Richard (Barbara) Keeney; eight grandchildren and spouses, Steve and Sandy Chase, Stuart and Connie Chase, Audra and Jeff Love, Mary Beth and George Hand; Andrea, Jonathan, Brian and Robert Keeney; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Shelby and Lydia Chase, Robert and Christopher Love; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, John K. Keeney, in 2000; parents, DeVolson and Cora Snell Cardner; brothers, Harry, Claude, Ray and Rollo Cardner; sisters, Emma Jones, Arlie Curtis, Doris Newcomb, Ruth and Jessie Cardner; also two sons-in-law and a great-grandson. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Cuyler Methodist Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. There are no calling hours. In place of flowers, please consider contributions to the Cuyler Methodist Church or the Cortland Memorial Nursing Facility Activity Fund, c/o Michelle Card, 134 Homer Ave., Cortland 13045. The family wishes to thank all for their loving compassion shown to Marian these past months, especially the Cedar Run staff. Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter, has arrangements.

Marilyn A. Kilpatrick, 78, of Mattydale, died on Friday, May 18, 2007 at Sunnyside Care Center. She was a resident of Mattydale for 51 years and was the daughter of the late Leon Rohe and Catherine Corbett. Marilyn was a graduate of North High and worked at the Salina Free Library for 20 years as a librarian assistant and also volunteered. She was a longtime member of the Mattydale Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and an avid Yankees fan. Marilyn was a communicant of St. Margaret's church and a member of its Altar Rosary Society. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Donald J. Kilpatrick, in 1989. Surviving are her three daughters, Peggy (Lon) Startt of Fabius, Katie Kilpatrick of Cape Cod, MA, and Donna (Doug) Kress of Houston, TX; two sons, Michael L. Kilpatrick of Mattydale and John (Susan) Kilpatrick of North Syracuse; her sister, Joan Jagelle of North Syracuse; six grandchildren, Sarah, Chelsea, Rachel, James, Abigail and Sean; and three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Ceira and James Jr. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Margaret's Church. Burial will be at Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont Street, Mattydale NY 13211. The family wishes to express their appreciation and thanks to the staff at Sunnyside for their kind and compassionate care.

Walter J. "Jim" Kingsley, 81, of Cuyler, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005. He was born in Oxford and retired from Alpha Portland Cement in Jamesville. After retirement he worked at Toggenburg Ski Center for 11 years. Mr. Kingsley served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a member of the Cuyler United Methodist Church, the Cuyler Historical Society, the American Legion, and was a Boy Scout leader in Cuyler. Surviving: his wife, Edna Hyer Kingsley; daughter, Carol Carruthers of Allentown, Pa.; sons, Richard and Ross, both of Cortland; stepchildren, Colleen (David) DeForest of Madeira Beach, Fla., Clinton Hyer of Marathon, Calvin Hyer of Byron, Ga., Coleman Hyer of Cuyler; half-brothers, Philip Kingsley of N.C., and Jerry Kingsley of Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial, Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions: Cuyler United Methodist Church or Cuyler Fire Dept.

Madelyn LaFrance, 54, of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006, at University Hospital. She worked at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel as an auditor. She is survived by her son, Anthony Beckham; her brother, Joseph; sisters, Diane, Elaine, Lorraine and Francine; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Friday 10 a.m. at the Burns-Garfield Funeral Home with burial to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Pompey, N.Y. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 3175 E. Genesee St.

Melanie A. Lamb, 42, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007 at Crouse Hospital. A Syracuse native, she lived in Colorado for 12 years and came back to Syracuse five years ago. Melanie was a graduate of Fabius Pompey High School and OCC. She was a former employee of Transitional Living Services for five years. Melanie has been fighting M.S. for 12 years and has been involved in many fundraising activities for M.S., and recently on March 11 walked at the 9th annual M.S. walk at Carousel Center. Survivors: her parents, Richard Lamb Sr. of Liverpool and Elizabeth Lamb of Syracuse; sister, Lynette (Matt) O'Neil of Hudson, MA; brother, Richard (Lori) Lamb Jr. of Liverpool; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday 11 a.m. at University United Methodist Church, 1085 E Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210. Calling hours Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at FARONE & SON Funeral Home, 1500 Park St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to UUMC Food Pantry, 1085 E Genesee St.; or M.S. Resources of CNY, Inc., 6743 Kinne St., East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Doris B. Lambert, 89, of Cuyler, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. She was born in Pompey and was a graduate of Fabius-Pompey High School. She had worked at the DeRuyter Textile and retired from Syracuse University data processing. Mrs. Lambert attended and was very active in the Cuyler United Methodist Church, as well as many other Cuyler organizations. Surviving: daughter, Marian Eaton of Bridgeport; son, D. Richard (Elaine) of Cuyler; brother, Harold Ward Bodman of MA; grandchildren, Penny Delles and Cindy (Skip) Clafin, Daimon (Wendy) and Devin Lambert; great-grandsons, Preston and Matt Delles. She was predeceased by her husband, Thetis; and son, Harry. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Cuyler United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Contributions may be made to the Cuyler United Methodist Church or the Cortland County Office of Aging, E.I.S.E.P.

Charles "Ivan" Locke, 81, of Fabius, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2005 in Van Duyn. A life resident of Fabius, he was a member of Fabius American Legion, Fabius United Methodist Church, Fabius Senior Citizens, and Fabius Historical Society. Charles retired from Community General Hospital in 1979 and was a decorated Army veteran of WWII. He was the father of the late Susan Barnes. Surviving are his wife, Mary Wheeler Locke; two daughters, Marjorie (Charles) Spears of Fabius, Nancy (Jeff) Crawford of Tully; his sister, Helen Hall of Hannibal; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren Services Tuesday 11 a.m. in the Fabius United Methodist Church. Spring interment, Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully, on Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. Contributions to Fabius United Methodist Church.

Edward T. Matzel, age 49, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Matzel was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Albert and Harriett Case Matzel. He was an electrician and worked at Home Depot in Dahlonega. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Rogers Matzel, Cleveland; daughters, Becky Matzel, Cleveland, Michelle Burke, Cleveland; brothers, Bill Matzel, Chittenango, NY, Peter Matzel, Perryville, NY; and sisters, Marilyn Craw, Chittenango, NY, Beth Sterritt, Fabius, NY, Marie Matzel, Frederick, CO and Margie Wilson, Sautee. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007 from Barrett Chapel. Burial will follow in Yonah View Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday.

Loretta May Houser Mawson, 83, of Delphi Falls, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. Loretta was a life resident of Delphi Falls. She was a member of the Delphi Falls Fire Department Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick, in 1968; her grandson, Mark Allen Mawson, in 1985; and her sisters, Dorothy in 1935 and Doris in 2000. Surviving are her sons, Robert (Martha) of Delphi Falls, Ronald (Charlene) of East Syracuse and James (Robin) of Delphi Falls; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia, NY. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in DeWitt. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Delphi Falls Fire Department.

Jean Marie (Stack) McGraw, 81, of Herndon, VA, formerly of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at her home. Born in Syracuse, Jean retired in 1991 from the circulation department of The Post-Standard where she worked for 25 years. She was a graduate of Central Tech High School and a member of St. Margaret's Church. Following the death of her husband Francis in 1992, Jean enjoyed beach vacations with her family, gardening, reading and wonderful times with her grandchildren. In her later years, despite her lengthy illness, she never lost her sense of humor. Surviving are her children, Michael F. McGraw (Noel) of Austin, TX, Nancy J. Snyder (Ken) of Albion, Mark E. McGraw (Kathie) of Liverpool, Shirley A. Maloney (Tom) of Oak Hill, VA; sister, Evelyn Casey of Fabius; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours 5 to 8 p.m. today (Friday) at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made to the Gurry Trust Fund, c/o Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110-4779.

Charles B. McManus, 94, of Minoa, died Monday, October 23, 2006, at Sunnyside Care Center. Born in Cazenovia, he was a janitor for 12 years for the Fabius-Pompey School System, retiring in 1977, and a farmer for the past 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie (Anderson) McManus, in 2003, and one granddaughter, Jean Moon. Survivors: one daughter, Nancy Prue of Minoa; one son, Charles M. (Margaret) McManus of Syracuse; one sister, Mildred Nixon of Manlius; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at North Manlius United Church, Adams Road, Kirkville. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Forani & Cline Funeral Home, 206 Kinne St., E. Syracuse. Burial, White Chapel Gardens, DeWitt. Contributions: American Heart Assoc., 5575 Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214.

Leslie J. Milks, 73, a native of Pompey, NY, died November 18, 2006 at Bay View Center in Eustis, FL. He was the son of Mildred and Lester Milks. He was an iron worker for sometime. He owned LJ's Auto Sales for many years. Leslie was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Sheftic on January 16, 2002. He is survived by three daughters, Suzanne King of Lake Bonney, WA, Charlene Reardon of McGraw, NY, and Beth Drake of FL; four sons, Robert, James L. Jeffrey and Jim; five sisters, Betty Tramutola of Fayetteville, Barbara Cooper of Ft. Myers, FL, Shirley Rosenberg of South Onondaga, Judy Neuman of Apulia Station, Sharon Walberger of Syracuse, 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews. Leslie was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral Services immediately following calling hours which are Friday, November 24, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Hall Funeral Home, Lafayette, NY. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, LaFayette, NY.

William L. Moore, 86, of Colonie, formerly of Pompey, died April 19, 2007, at the Inn at Hospice in Albany. Predeceased by his wife Eileen Monaghan and his wife Katherine Stas, he is survived by his seven children, William Moore, Ronni McGarty, Merry Evans, Terry Calvelli, Jane Green, Eileen Moore, Susan Damm; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. William worked as a construction engineer and consultant at jobs in Turkey, Iceland, Alaska, Chicago, Mississippi, New Jersey, Syracuse, Albany, Washington, D.C. and New York City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Pompey. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Albany Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.

Michael John Neugebauer, 16, of Fabius, died Friday, June 3, 2005. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of Pompey. A sophomore at Fabius-Pompey, he was active in the chorus, participating in many of the school's productions. He was a member of the junior varsity baseball team and the floor hockey team and was a Boy Scout. Michael was an avid skier and enjoyed four-wheeling. He loved to go camping with his friends. Surviving are his parents, Donald and Johanna; his sister, Luca, and brother, Josh; his maternal grandparents, Jack and Betty Verhoeven; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Eastern Hills Bible Church in Manlius. Calling hours will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Tait Funeral Home, Inc., 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michael Neugebauer Scholarship Fund, c/o the Fabius-Pompey Education Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.

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March 14, 2008 Mary Lou Rutherford Pulaski, 64, of Tully, died Friday after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifetime resident of the Tully-Fabius area. After working outside the home for 30 years, she found her love for children drew her to open a day care center, where she had up to 21 children. Mary Lou was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Clint Memory, in 1997; her parents, Kenneth in 1998 and Ethel in 2004; her sister-in-law, Sherry Rutherford in 2005; and her youngest brother, Raymond, in 2006. Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 24 years, James Pulaski; daughter, Rhonda Mahalick of Tully; two sons, Jeffrey (Lori) Wheeler of DeRuyter and Joel (Virginia) Wheeler of Erieville; and six grandchildren, Brittney, Megan, Matthew, Zachary, Nicholas and Joshua. Mary Lou is also survived by three sisters, Dawn Memory of Onondaga Hill, Cherry (Russell) Hammond of Pompey and Bette Jo (John) McDermott of Fabius; two brothers, Kenneth (Lisa) Rutherford of Miami, FL, and James Rutherford of Manlius; and sister-in-law, Carol Rutherford of DeRuyter. A host of nieces and nephews are left behind, each with their own fond memories of their "Aunt Lou." Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., LaFayette, with the Rev. Janet Gleason officiating. Spring burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Berwyn. Friends and family may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 2584 Field Lane. Following the funeral service, a luncheon will be provided at the home of daughter Rhonda. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lukie's Soul Foundation at CNY Children's Miracle Network, c/o Upstate Medical University Foundation, Inc., 750 East Adams Street,Syracuse, NY 13210-9943. Please light a candle in memory Mary Lou at www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home Helping You make the right choices
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/17/2008.

Megan Nichole Pratt, 19, a lifelong resident of Pompey, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Megan was a graduate of Fabius-Pompey High School. She was employed as a teller with Chase Bank in Manlius. Megan was the grand-daughter of the late Albert T. Pratt and Burton A. Pilcher. Surviving are her parents, Michael H. and Cynthia P. Pratt; her fiance, Todd Emmons of Manlius; her sister, Kady M. Pratt; her maternal grandmother, Mary R. Pilcher of Beulah, Michigan; her paternal grandmother, Mercena Pratt of Watervale; several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Eastern Hills Bible Church, Rte. 92, Manlius, NY, located 1/2 mile east of Enders Rd. Interment: Watervale Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Contributions may be made to the Pompey Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. Arrangements by: Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully, NY
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 12/15/2007.

Doris H. Randall, 82, formerly of Fabius, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006 in Van Duyn. Born in Johnson City, she moved to Fabius in 1957. Doris retired as a school aide for Fabius Elementary School and was a member of Fabius Methodist Church. She was the widow of Floyd Randall. Surviving are her daughters, Delores Wheeler of Elbridge; Judy Kilmer of Leesburg, FL; Bonnie Warnow of Cortland; Nancy Moon of Cincinnatus; and Donna Frazee of Pensacola, FL; her sons, Edward of Fabius and Walter of Manlius; her sister, Betty Ward of Whitney Point; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fabius Methodist Church. Interment: Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully, on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to Fabius Methodist Church or Van Duyn Nurses Fund for patients' activities.

Jeffrey L. Reid, 51, of Severn, MD, died December 4, 2006 at Cortland Memorial Hospital. He is survived by four sisters, Diane Reid of MD, Cherie (Paul) Colomb of PA, Linda (Carl) Blaney of Tully, Penny Partridge of Apulia Station; and one brother, George Reid of MD. Services will be private, Thursday, December 7, 2006. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Lafayette, NY.

Joan F. Rowley, 72, of Cuyler, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at Community General. She is survived by her husband Vernon; five daughters: Sandra Eaton of Tully, Linda Partridge of Venice Center, Debra Warren of Owego, Janice Brustine of North Syracuse and Kelley Knapp of Fabius; three sons: Vernon Jr. of Cuyler, Larry of Syracuse and Douglas of Vesper; three brothers: Charles Reeves of Peterboro, Ronald of West Monroe and Ralph of Florida; 24 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St., Tully, on Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Lara C. Scanlon, 72, of Pompey, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at his home. Mr. Scanlon was a life resident of Pompey. He was a retired electrician for Niagara Mohawk in Syracuse. Mr. Scanlon was a member of the Snow Machine Club in Tully and the Man-lius Car Club. He was predeceased by his brother, Nelson. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Helen; his brother, Lloyd of Pompey; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. January 5, 2008, at Pompey Community Church. The family will receive friends at Pompey Fire House immediately following the service. Tait Funeral Home, Inc.

Edith E. Schlicht, 92, of Fabius, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at home. She was born in Elmira and was a homemaker. Mrs. Schlicht was a member of St. Pauls Church in Fabius and Immaculate Conception Church in Pompey and the Catholic Womens Club, a member of the Fabius Fire Dept. Auxiliary, Fabius Historical Society, Fabius Grange, Harmony Circle, and a founder of the Fabius Pompey Senior Citizens. Surviving: daughter, Helen Schlicht, and sons, Robert (Shari), Peter and Donald (Betty) Schlicht, all of Fabius; sister, Florence Schoonover of Tucson, AZ; brother, Donald Vedder of Hawkins, WI; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Sr., in 1980. Services will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter, and at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Church in Fabius where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in Fabus Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter.

Leland R. Seamans, 78, of Fabius, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007 at his home. He was born in Fabius and was a dairy farmer. Mr. Seamans drove school bus for Fabius-Pompey Central School for 33 years. Surviving are his wife, Bernice of Fabius; daughters, Nancy (Edwin) Bobbette and Jeannie Seamans of Fabius; sons, Leland Jr. (Rosaleen) and Michael (Diane) of Cuyler, and Roger and Scott of Fabius; brothers, LeRoy of SC, Robert of TN, and Carl of Fabius; 10 grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Calling hours will be Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Fabius and Pompey Hill Fire Departments.

Dorothy E. Sipfle, 87, of Fabius, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. She was born in Syracuse and was a homemaker. Surviving are her daughters, Donna Legawiec of Cazenovia, Dorothy (Steve)Barber of Fabius and Sherry (Jeff) Barber of Manlius; sons, Jack (Faye) of Fabius, Larry (Diane) of Tully and David of Georgia; sister, Hazel Sherwood of Syracuse; brother, Dean Bigsby of Auburn; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY.

Mary Ruth Downing Slyck passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Born in Fabius, NY May 13, 1929, she was the oldest child of Milton and Ruth Colton Downing. She graduated from Fabius Central School in 1947. She then worked for NY Telephone Co. and later Nationwide Ins. Co., retiring in 1991. On June 2, 1951, she married Laurie Slyck. They lived on Syracuse's south side then moved to Seneca Knolls, near Baldwinsville in 1980. She was active at both St. Anthony's and St. Augustine's Churches. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a talented artist and gardener. Mary was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, John M. and George H. Downing; and her stepmothers, Mary Skinner Downing and Harriet Peters Jansen Downing Wrotten. She is survived by her husband, Laurie Douglas Slyck; a daughter, Geryl Slyck Caruth; son-in-law, Ronald Caruth Jr.; and a grandson, Ronald "RC" Caruth III. She is also survived by seven sisters, Elsie Korthes, Clara (Ken) Podger, Georgine Jansen, Barbara Kimbrough, Leonore (David) Bradley, Carol (Robert) Cain, and Janice (Larry) Simon; four brothers, Thomas, Frank (Shirley), James (Lyn) Downing and Robert (Pasty) Jansen; two sisters-in-law, Patricia Skelton Downing and Gail Scammell Downing, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be at St. Augustine's Church, O'Brien Rd., Baldwinsville, NY, Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 10 a.m. Spring burial at Maplewood Cemetery, LaFayette, NY. Calling hours will be at the Church, Friday, February 23, 2007 from 3 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to PACE of CNY, 100 Malta Lane, N. Syracuse, NY 13212. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Lafayette, NY.

John H. Thorington, 60, of Delhi, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at his home as the result of injuries sustained in a fall from a ladder. John was born October 20, 1946 in Stamford at the Bathgate Hospital, the son of Chester and Martha (Castle) Thorington, Sr. He grew up on Mt. Top Farm, Johnson Hollow Road, Grand Gorge, and graduated from the Grand Gorge Central School in 1964. In 1968 he graduated from SUNY College of Forestry at Syracuse with a B.S. in Forest Management. After gaining work experience with the US Soil Conservation Service and in private industry, he established Thorington Forestry Service in Tully in 1978. Retiring in 1998, he moved to Delhi where he obtained his real estate license and worked for Gerken Realty, Delhi. Under the name Thorington's Maple Farm he produced and sold maple syrup, as well as cutting and selling fire wood. John will be remembered by his hunting companions who joined him in Alaska, Mongolia, Montana, North Dakota and NY. His interests ranged from wildlife management to politics; to fine carpentry and all aspects of construction. Those who knew him were enriched by his energy, by his willingness to help others anytime and by his irreverent sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dale (Morse) Thorington; his sisters, Myrtle A Thorington, and Joan (Thorington) Oakley; his brother, Roger Thorington; several aunts, uncles and cousins; along with many nieces and nephews. He leaves his family with rich memories and a deep sense of loss. He was predeceased by his parents, Chet and Martha; a brother, Chester Thorington, Jr.; and a sister, Virginia (Thorington) Mandato. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Grand Gorge United Methodist Church, Grand Gorge, with the Rev. Dr. Barbara Thorington Green officiating. Calling hours will be on Friday, February 9, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will take place in the spring in Andes Cemetery, Andes. Contributions in loving memory of John H. Thorington are asked to be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, PO Box 8249, Missoula, MT 59807-8249; or the Delhi Emergency Squad, Delview Terrace Ext., Delhi, NY 13753. Arrangements are by the MacArthur Funeral Home of Delhi.

Betty J. Tilden, 68, of Fabius, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Community General Hospital, Syracuse, after a courageous battle with cancer. She worked as a custodian for the Fabius/ Pompey school district for over 25 years. Survivors in-clude her husband of 50 years, John A.; two daughters, Linda (Wesley) Rosenberg and Lisa (Ben) Ingersoll; two sons, John Jr. (Evelyn) Tilden and Charles (Tammy) Tilden; and six grandchildren. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St. (Rte. 80), Tully, NY. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hematology/Oncology Associates, 5008 Brittonfield Parkway, Suite 700, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

William C. Waffner, 78, beloved husband and father formerly of New Woodstock, passed away August 15, 2006 at his home in Groveland, FL. He was born April 28, 1928 in Fabius, NY, son of the late William and Esther (Harris) Waffner. Bill was a retired meat cutter/manager for Buyea's, IGA and Smith's for several years. He was a volunteer fireman for 36 years for New Woodstock Fire Dept. A permanent resident of New Woodstock until 2003 before snow-birding to Florida. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Winifred Riley Waffner; a son, Fred (Valorie) Waffner of Virgil; daughters, Mary Kay (Brian) Maglaya of Phoenix, AZ; Jill (Ed) Rivenburgh of W. Eaton; Deborah Ahlheim and (John) of Watertown; Annette (Jamie) Head of Plattsburgh; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2006, at The Federated Church in New Woodstock at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Woodstock Fire Department.

Joanne Barbara (Raymond) Watkins, of Pasadena, MD, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2007, following a six-month battle with cancer. Mrs. Watkins was born October 10, 1940, in Syracuse, the daughter of Dalton J. and Doris (Carberry) Raymond. She attended West Genesee High School and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Fairmount. She met her husband, Robert "Bob" Watkins, of Minden, Louisiana, in 1960 while she was a hostess with the Syracuse USO and he was stationed in Syracuse with the Air Force. They were married in Baltimore, MD, on March 11, 1962, at the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. They resided in Maryland continuously since 1963, where she raised two sons. Mrs. Watkins enjoyed collecting decorated tins and shopping for her family. She was an astute bargain hunter. She also enjoyed sightseeing, and she and her husband traveled as often as possible. Additionally, she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; son, Robert "Bob" and his wife Tabitha of Pasadena, MD; son Steven "Rusty" and his wife Amy of Arnold, MD; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Dalton and Pete Raymond of Syracuse; three sisters, Nancy Lambert of Fabius, NY, Linda Lumis of West Haven, CT, and Mary Pepin of Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held at Barranco Funeral Home in Severna Park, MD, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Ronald T. Wheeler, 65, of LaFayette, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 13, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by his family and friends at Upstate University Medical Center. Ron was born in Fayetteville and raised in Pompey, NY. He graduated from Fabius Central School. He worked his way through high school by setting pins at Fabius Bowling Alley. He held various positions during his 31-year tenure with New Venture Gear and retired from his position as a prototype layout inspector in 1994. Ron was an active member of Local Union 2149. He spent his retirement enjoying time with family, camping, enjoying the outdoors and woodworking. He is survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Dave) Mahalick of Tully; sons, Jeff (Lori) Wheeler of DeRuyter and Joel (Virginia) Wheeler of Cicero; two sisters, Iva Freunscht and Bernice Seamans; three brothers, Tom, Phil and Doug Wheeler; six grandchildren, Brittney, Megan, Matthew, Zachary, Nicholas and Joshua; also many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his father, Paul Wheeler; mother, Lottie Wheeler Murdent; and a brother, Paul Wheeler Jr. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, LaFayette. Spring burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Pompey. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.

Hazel S. Wightman, 93, of Cazenovia, passed away Monday, November 27, 2006 at her home. She was born in DeRuyter and had resided there most of her life. Mrs. Wightman was a homemaker, a member of the Federated Church of New Woodstock and a member and past matron of DeRuyter Chapter 416 O.E.S. Surviving: daughters, Margy (Wayne) Hilts of Cazenovia, Joyce Upham of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Ann Wightman of Syracuse; sons, Dale (Barbara) of Cortland, Carl (Becky) of DeRuyter, Lynn (Sharon) of New Woodstock, Paul (Linda) of Sanford, NC; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard, in 1997; her son, Harold, in 1986; and grandson,Mark, in 2005. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Federated Church of New Woodstock. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Contributions may be made to the DeRuyter Rural Cemetery Assoc. or the Federated Church of New Woodstock.

Judy Wilson
March 16, 2008 Judy Wilson, 60, of Tully, passed away Sunday, March 16, at Cortland Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing and worked at Cortland Memorial, the VA and TLS as a registered nurse. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting, gardening and raising her two grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Dale Wilson; one daughter, Mary Ellen Wilson; one son, Jeffrey A. (Wendy) Wilson; two stepdaughters, Shelley (Ken) Paige and Pennie (Fred) Solverson; one stepson, Tracey Wilson; one sister, Gina Yager; two brothers, John (Debra) Foster and James (Cheryl) Foster; her mother, Doris Foster; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Hartwell Funeral Home, 11 Clinton St. (Rte. 80), Tully, NY. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, at St. Leo's Church, 10 Onondaga St., Tully. Burial will be in the spring in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Hartwell Funeral Home Tully, NY


Beverly J. Zirbel, 79, of 1648 Oran Delphi Rd., New Woodstock, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006 from a brief illness at home in the loving arms of her husband. Beverly was born on March 27, 1927 to Bernal and Lena Ingersoll in Fabius, NY. She re-tired in 1989 from Fabius Elementary School. Beverly was happiest when her children and grandchildren were around, and her door was always open to her many nieces and nephews. She was known as mother, mom, grandma, nana, Aunt Buddy, and Ninny. Beverly is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Zirbel; three daughters, Debi (Carl) Farewell, Pat Barrows, and Kim (John) Messbauer; six grandsons, Bryan and Brandon Barrows, A.J. Reynolds, and Brett, Matt and Nicholas Farewell; two sisters, Betty Buccina and Claudia Browngardt; two brothers, Claude and Ben Ingersoll; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Calling hours will be Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Services will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter, NY. Contributions may be made to the Fabius Fire Dept. Rescue.