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Michael Salvage
February 15, 2002
Michael Salvage, 83, of 2 Frances St., Auburn, died Wednesday. He was born in Auburn. He was an auto body repair technician at Gardner's Collision in Auburn for 50 years. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1975, St. Alphonsus Church and the Utopia Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received a Bronze Star. Survivors: His wife of 30 years, the former Olive Payne; a daughter, Michelle Coad of Syracuse; a stepdaughter, Rhonda Roy of Auburn; a stepson, John Rancier of Cayuga; a sister, Julia McGeever of Auburn; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at White Chapel Funeral Home. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn 13021.
Helen M. Sovay
February 15, 2002
Helen M. Taylor Sovay, 88, of Pitcher Hill, North Syracuse, died Tuesday at Birchwood Health Care Center in Liverpool. Born on Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada, she was raised in Watertown and lived at Pitcher Hill Apartments for 21 years. She retired in 1975 after 30 years as a clerk in the cafeteria of General Electric Co. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church in Mattydale. Her husband, Rudolph J., died in 1957; a son, Robert J., died in 1954. Survivors: A daughter, Beverly Sovay House of Camillus; a son, Rudolph J. Jr. of Star Lake; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Fergerson Funeral Home. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 215 S. Main St., North Syracuse. Contributions: American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Center, Box 3049, Syracuse 13212.
Howard J. Bishop
February 18, 2002
Howard J. Bishop, 74, of Cicero died Saturday at Sunnyside Health Center. He was born in Syracuse. He retired in 1987 after 37 years as an electrician with General Electric Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. His wife, Beverly, died in 2000. Survivors: Two daughters, Kathleen E. Bradbury-Reynolds of Clay and Pamela J. Bishop of Central Square; two sons, Howard B. of Oswego and Kenneth E. of Cicero; a sister, June Dobson of Syracuse; a brother, Harvey of Kirkville; six grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Traub Funeral Home. Spring burial, Hillside Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 684 N. Main St., Central Square. Contributions: American Lung Association, 1620 Burnet Ave., Syracuse 13206.
Belva E. Coon
February 18, 2002
Belva E. Kenyon Coon, 81, formerly of 2127 Route 1, Oswego, died Saturday at Loretto Heights Nursing Home. Born in Texas, she attended Mexico schools. She was employed for 16 years with Sealright Packaging Co. in Fulton. Her husband, Floyd, died in 1966. A daughter, Darlene Pittsley, died in 1999. Survivors: Two daughters, Audrey Cliff of Scriba and Judith Cleary of Fulton; two sons, Richard and Robert, both of Syracuse; 16 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dowdle Funeral Home. Spring burial, North Scriba Cemetery. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 154 E. Fourth St., Oswego.
Donald A. Hull
February 18, 2002
Donald A. Hull, 70, of 4996 Route 365, Verona, died Saturday at Oneida Healthcare Center. Born in Utica, he graduated from Chadwicks High School and SUNY Morrisville. He retired in 1989 as a supervisor in the gas department of Niagara Mohawk. He owned and operated Don Hull & Son Sales, an outdoor power equipment company founded in 1969. He was a past fire chief and past president of the Verona Fire Department and a communicant of Verona Methodist Church. He was the Verona fire commissioner for 25 years. Survivors: His wife of 48 years, the former Elmina Filey; a daughter, Suzanne Geer of Verona; two sons, Donald A. Sr. of Rome and Jeffery W. of Verona; his mother, Dorothy Hull of Oriskany; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell-Dean Funeral Home. Burial, New Union Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 260 Main St., Oneida. Contributions: Verona Fire Department, Volunteer Avenue, Verona 13478.
Earl T. Skilinski
February 18, 2002
Earl Thomas Skilinski, 74, of 287 George Road, Mexico, died Saturday. He was born in Palermo. He was a consultant for North End Paper Mill for more than 50 years. He was a special sheriff's deputy for the Oswego County Sheriff's Department. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Mexico VFW and American Legion posts. He was a food pantry volunteer. His first wife, the former Margaret Gifford, died in 1992. A son, Robert, died previously. Survivors: His wife, the former Barbara Burnham; a daughter, Veronica Peterson of New Haven; four sons, Donald of Mexico, Michael of Alabama, David of California and Earl Jr. of Florida; two stepdaughters, Jean Parker of Scriba and Mary Ann Kosbob of Oswego; four sisters, Ethel Burdick of Mexico, Irene Geremiski of Syracuse, Helen Sutherland of Phoenix and Mary Skilinski of Niagara Falls; a brother, Lewis Skilinski of Mexico; three half sisters, Pearl Cone and Catherine Hedden, both of Florida, and Joetta Ragland of California; two half brothers, Joseph Skilinski of Scriba and Thomas Skilinski of Mexico; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harter Funeral Home. Burial, Roosevelt Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 9 Washington Ave., Mexico. Contributions: LAPS, Box 1053, Mexico 13114.
Henry T. Clifford
February 19, 2002
Henry T. "Hank" Clifford, 91, of West Lake Road, Auburn, died Sunday. He was born in Auburn. He was the owner of Auburn Kitchens and retired from the carpentry shop at Auburn Correctional Facility. He was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church. He was a member of the Knights of St. John and the Knights of Columbus. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. His wife, the former Marguerite Lower, died in 1999. Survivors: Two daughters, Catherine Clifford of Syracuse and Margaret Mary Swartz of Auburn; a son, Henry T. Jr. of Groton, Mass.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Alphonsus Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions: St. Alphonsus Food Pantry, 10 Lewis St., Auburn 13021.
Mary A. Cooney
February 19, 2002
Mary Agnes Cahill Cooney, 89, of 2140 S. Geddes St., Syracuse, died Monday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Syracuse Vocational High School. She retired in 1977 as a stenographer with Onondaga County Family Court after 15 years. She was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church and a volunteer with the Onondaga County Victim's Witness Program and the county's District Attorney's Office. Her husband, James P., died in 1969. Survivors: A daughter, Mary Jane Cooney of Syracuse; two sons, James P. Jr. of Harleysville, Pa., and Thomas E. of Chittenango; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount.
Shirley L. Dellich
February 19, 2002
Shirley L. Dellich, 69, of 510 East Ave., Kirkville, died Sunday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre, Syracuse. Born in Minoa, she graduated from Minoa High School. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Minoa. Her husband, Joseph J., died in 1999. Survivors: Seven daughters, Kathleen Collette of Rochester, Suzanne Gross of Arizona, Linda Rosato of Homer, Michele Lynn of Michigan, Patricia Dority of Liverpool, Barbara O'Connell of Syracuse and Meri Charney of Vermont; a son, Michael J. of East Syracuse; two sisters, Marilyn Johnston of Malone and Susie Gifford of Syracuse; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Russell H. Schepp and Son Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 109 East Ave., Minoa. Contributions: Rescue Mission, Box 11122, Syracuse 13218.
Ingeborg DiNiro
February 19, 2002
Ingeborg Hitner DiNiro, 73, died Friday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. She was born in Vienna, Austria. She was a homemaker and a Red Cross volunteer. She was a member of DeWitt Community Church and a former member of Friedens United Church of Christ. Her husband, Carmen, died in 1995. Survivors: Two daughters, Denise Sabattis of Marcellus and Cynthia Abiecunas of Euclid, Ohio; three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Syracuse. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Kermit R. Hess
February 19, 2002
Kermit R. Hess, 74, of Kappesser Street, Syracuse, died Sunday. Born in Bliss, he moved to Syracuse in 1958. He retired in 1989 as a toolmaker for Killian Manufacturing Co. after 33 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: Two daughters, Paula Hess of San Diego and Heather Hess of Syracuse; two sisters, Luella Tobey of Bliss and Charlotte Hurlburt of Perry; three grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday at Gang Memorial Chapel. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 104 Fordham Road, Syracuse.
Harry E. Jacobs
February 19, 2002
Harry E. Jacobs, 79, of Interlachen, Fla., died Sunday. He was born in Fulton, where he lived 62 years before moving away in 1983. He retired in 1983 as a chemical engineer at Atlantic Richfield Petroleum Co. after 36 years. He was a member of Interlachen United Methodist Church and a former member of State Street United Methodist Church, Fulton. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife, the former Beryl Brangenberg. Services: Thursday at a time to be announced in State Street United Methodist Church. Spring burial, Mount Adnah Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Contributions: State Street United Methodist Church, 357 State St., Fulton 13069.
Peter D. Jenda
February 19, 2002
Peter D. Jenda, 22, of East Syracuse died Sunday. He was born in Syracuse. He was a painter with Hoxie Painting Co. for four years. Survivors: His companion, Trishia Bartle; a son, Peter D. Jr. of Syracuse; his parents, Laura Fountain of East Syracuse and Daniel Jenda of Syracuse; a sister, Dainelle Jenda of East Syracuse; a brother, Nathan- Taylor Broton of North Syracuse; his paternal grandfather John Broton of Syracuse. Services: 9 a.m. Thursday at Forani and Cline Funeral Home. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 206 Kinne St., East Syracuse. Contributions: James Street United Methodist Church Educational Fund, 3027 James St., Syracuse 13206.
Emery J. Poulin
February 19, 2002
Emery J. Poulin, 88, of Durr Avenue, Camden, died Saturday. Born in St. Georges deBeauce, Quebec, Canada, he lived in Syracuse from 1950 to 1975. He was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 545 and worked as a heavy equipment operator on such projects as Route 81, Griffiss Air Force Base and Nine Mile II. He and his wife owned the Island Road Mobile Home Park in Palermo for 26 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 58 years, the former Fern Rousseau; a son, Ronald of Camden; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sanborn-McDaniels & LaRobardiere Funeral Home. Burial, St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 109 Main St., Camden.
Dennis A. Sears Sr
February 19, 2002
Dennis A. Sears Sr., 65, of Liverpool died Sunday. Born in Utica, he graduated from Utica Free Academy. He worked as a tool and die maker for General Electric Co. in Utica and retired in 1996 from Lockheed Martin Corp. in Liverpool. He was a member of the Clay Sportsman's Club. He was a veteran of the Marines and Air National Guard and served in Desert Storm. Survivors: His wife of 36 years, the former Janet M. Magee; a daughter, Jennifer L. Wassell of Spring Lake, Mich.; two sons, Dennis A. Jr. and Scott D., both of Liverpool; his mother, Regina Sears of Utica; a sister, Diana L. Babcock of Onondaga Hill; three brothers, the Rev. G. David and Richard, both of Utica and Daniel of Forestport; five grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Church. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions: American Lung Association of Central New York, 1620 Burnet Ave., Syracuse 13206.
Stephanie D. Zarkowski
February 19, 2002
Stephanie D. Budny Zarkowski, 98, formerly of Providence House Apartments, 1700 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, died Saturday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, she graduated from high school there and attended Pratt Institute. She was a homemaker. Her husband, William, died in 1976. Survivors: Three daughters, Regina Sherlock of Camillus, Eleanor Zimmerman of Yardley, Pa., and Lorraine Dwinell of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Services and burial: Saturday in Doylestown, Pa. Calling hours, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount.
