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Elza Buiva
January 18, 2002
Elza Elbergs Buiva, 99, of Liverpool died Thursday at Birchwood Health Care Center in Liverpool. She was born in Riga, Latvia. She retired in 1971 from Ilecht Co. in Baltimore after more than 20 years. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Baltimore. Her husband, Arvids, died in 1992. Survivors: A son, Uldis of Liverpool; two grandchildren. Services: None. Burial, private. No calling hours. Maurer Funeral Home, Liverpool, has arrangements.
Bruce H. Carter
January 18, 2002
Bruce H. Carter, 83, of Green Street, Port Byron, died Wednesday. He was born in Conquest. He was a toolmaker for Gleason & Avery in Auburn for many years. He was a 50-year member of Port Byron Lodge 130 Free & Accepted Masons, where he was organist, past master and past treasurer. Survivors: A friend, Herb Lade of Port Byron. Services: Private. No calling hours. Audioun Funeral Home, Port Byron, has arrangements. Contributions: Port Byron Masonic Lodge 130, Box 767, Port Byron 13140.
Kathryn Fry
January 18, 2002
Kathryn Hatch Fry, 85, of 322 Thompson Road, Oswego, died Wednesday at Loretto Heights Nursing Home in Oswego. Born in Rodman, she moved to Oswego in 1992. She was a homemaker. Survivors: A daughter, Betty Woods of Cleveland; a son, John Fry of Oswego; a sister, Gladys Kammerer of Watertown; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home. Spring burial, Mount Adnah Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home, 147 W. Fourth St., Oswego.
Florence E. Mowers
January 18, 2002
Florence E. Mowers, 78, of 257 North Road, county Route 62, Pulaski, died Wednesday at Loretto Heights Nursing Home in Oswego. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Pulaski Academy High School in 1941. She retired in 1985 after 40 years at General Electric Co. in Syracuse. Survivors: Her husband of 54 years, Ronald O.; a son, Kim E. of Rowayton, Conn. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster-Hax Funeral Home. Spring burial, Daysville Cemetery. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 52 Park St., Pulaski. Contributions: Northern Oswego County Ambulance, Delano Street, Pulaski 13142.
Anne Nendza
January 18, 2002
Anne Marko Nendza, 89, of Lakeland died Wednesday. She was a life resident of the Syracuse area. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Peace Church in Lakeland. Her husband, Walter Sr., died in 1996. Survivors: Two sons, Walter Jr. of Lakeland and James of Nashua; a sister, Alice Haines of Camillus. Services: 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Lucians' Memorial Chapel and 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Peace Church. Burial, Belle Isle Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 315 Bridge St., Solvay. Contributions: Lakeside Fire Department Rescue, 1002 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse 13209.
Peggy Walker
January 18, 2002
Peggy Hamlin Walker, 78, of 106 Lakeview Drive, Liverpool, died Thursday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Liverpool High School and Crouse Memorial School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City for 15 years and also at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Crouse Irving Memorial Auxiliary and Trinity United Methodist Church. Her husband, Dr. Robert L., died in 1982. Survivors: Two daughters, Patricia Makuch of Flemington, N.J., and Cynthia Walker of Dayton, Minn.; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Maurer Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions: Crouse Irving Memorial Auxiliary, 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse 13210.
Robert H. Ahearn
January 20, 2002
Robert H. Ahearn, 78, of North Syracuse died Wednesday. He was born in Boston and lived in the Syracuse area for 41 years. He retired as a warehouse manager in 1987 after five years with Devoe Paint. He previously worked eight years at Syracuse University Research Corp. as a purchasing agent. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He retired with rank of sergeant first class after 22 years with the Army. He served as a machine gunner in the Third Infantry Division during World War II, fighting in the European Theater. His wife, Elfriede, died in 1997. Survivors: A daughter, Cynthia Smith of Alberta, Canada; a sister, Lynne Huddleston of Georgia; his companion, Tomoko Schaus of Syracuse; four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday in St. Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse. No calling hours. Pirro and Sons Funeral Home, Syracuse has arrangements. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Ruth A. Beaumont
January 20, 2002
Ruth A. Beaumont, 86, of 3691 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville, formerly of Oxford, died Friday at Loretto. She was born in Triangle. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Norwich and the African Violet Club and a former leader for 4-H. She also was active in Cooperative Extension. Her husband, Clayton, died previously. Survivors: A daughter, Cynthia Bower of Baldwinsville; a son, Richard of Bealeton, Va.; two sisters, Clara Rutan of Willet and Mildred Fish of Cincinnatus; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. today at Behe Funeral Home, Oxford. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, 21 Main St.
Raymond B. Burke
January 20, 2002
Raymond B. Burke, 93, of Van Duyn Home & Hospital, Onondaga Hill, formerly of East Syracuse, died Friday. He was born in East Syracuse. He retired as a fire inspector in 1971 after 29 years with General Electric Co. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, East Syracuse. He was a former member of East Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the General Electric 25-Year Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II. His wife, Yolanda, died in 1999. A son, Robert, died in 1984. Survivors: A daughter, Susan A. Smith of Syracuse; a son, the Rev. Richard R. of Fredonia; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Delaney and Greabell Funeral Home, 241 Kinne St., East Syracuse. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. No calling hours. Contributions: FDNY Memorial Fund, 211 Wilkinson St., Syracuse 13204.
Michael Chanko
January 20, 2002
Michael Chanko, 87, of Park Avenue, Auburn, formerly of Garrow Street and the Boyle Center, died Friday at the Finger Lakes Center for Living in Auburn. He was born in Auburn. He was a machinist with Columbian Rope Co. for more than 20 years. His wife, the former Anna Lemko, died in 1992. Survivors: A daughter, Kathy Hotaling of Duanesburg; two sons, Richard and Ronald, both of Auburn; a sister, Julia Harding of Liverpool; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday in Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours, 3 to 5 p.m. today at Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home, 42 E. Genesee St., Auburn.
Carmel L. Criazzo
January 20, 2002
Carmel Luisi Criazzo, 82, of 8 Woodhollow Drive, Owasco, died Friday. She was born in Auburn. She was a 1940 graduate of the Auburn City Hospital School. She worked many years at Auburn Memorial Hospital. She retired in 1984 as an instructor in the licensed practical nursing program at BOCES. She was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors: Her husband of 48 years, James J.; a daughter, Angela M. Criazzo of Auburn; a son, James J. II of Rochester; a sister, Antoinette Caruana of Arkansas; two brothers, Dr. August Luisi of Mauston, Wis., and Nicholas Luisi of Chandler, Ariz.; two grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Monday in St. Alphonsus Church, Auburn. Burial, St. Joseph's Mausoleum. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Contributions: St. Alphonsus Church Food Pantry, 95 E. Genesee St., Auburn 13021.
Katherine H. Dredge
January 20, 2002
Katherine Heron Dredge, 81, of Conifer Village, Baldwinsville, died Friday. She was born in Syracuse. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Liverpool-Baldwinsville Chapter 219, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors: A daughter, Karen Dredge of Jordan; two sons, Gary of Maine and Frederick of Baldwinsville; a sister, Evelyn HilBring of Gloversville; four grandchildren. Services: Private. Burial, private. No calling hours. Gates Funeral Home, Baldwinsville has arrangements.
Effie E. Lawrence
January 20, 2002
Effie E. Conner Lawrence, 93, of Black Rock Road, King Ferry, died Friday. She was born in Floyd County, Va. She was owner and manager of Sparkle Dry Cleaning Co., Auburn. She was a member of the former Church of the Brethren in King Ferry. She was affiliated with several cleaning establishments, including Muldoon Cleaners of Auburn and Bratek Cleaners of Union Springs. Her husband, Clarence A., died in 1988. A son, Roy L., died in 2001. Survivors: Three daughters, Evelyn I. Lush and Edna I. Samons, both of Auburn, and Judith A. Wells of Venice Center; a son, Elbert L. of Glenfield; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Shakelton Funeral Home. Spring burial, Ridgeway Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 418 Main St., Aurora. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Road, Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Glen D. Matthews
January 20, 2002
Glen David Matthews, 46, of Syracuse died Saturday. He was born in Brewerton. He was a 1973 graduate of Liverpool High School. He was a 1983 graduate of Bryant and Stratton Business Institute. He worked for Straightline Service Co. and Excelsior Insurance Co. He was an avid camper in the Tug Hill-Lowville area. Survivors: His parents, Robert G. and Virginia F. of Liverpool; two sisters, Carol A. Howard and Mary E. Matthews, both of Liverpool; a brother, Mark E. of West Monroe. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Maurer Funeral Home. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery. Calling hours, 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions: To charity.
Joseph Saray
January 20, 2002
Joseph Saray, 77, of Cicero died Saturday at Francis House. He was born in Hungary. He fled Hungary in 1957 and settled in Syracuse. He was a member of the South Shore Oneida Lake Association. His wife, Susanna, died in 1979. His daughter, Victoria Matisz, died in 1996. Survivors: His longtime companion, Helen Joncas of Cicero; a godson, Gyula Tihanyi of Syracuse. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home. Burial, Fayetteville Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St., Syracuse.
Stephen A. Cominsky
January 22, 2002
Stephen A. Cominsky, 70, of 3207 Bellevue Ave., Taunton, died Sunday. Born in Carbondale, Pa., he graduated from Morristown High School in New Jersey. He retired in 1995 as a tool bit grinder after 40 years at Crucible Specialty Metals. He was a communicant of St. Ann's Church in Taunton. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: His wife of 49 years, the former Rose Tech; two daughters, Mary Duprey of Syracuse and Julie Schoemaker of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons, Stephen and James, both of Syracuse; a sister, Lenore Fraley of York, Pa.; five grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home and noon in St. Ann's Church. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1628 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions: St. Ann's Church, 4461 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse 13219.
