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Vivian M. Schierholtz
Birth & Death Dates: 8/12/1921 - 9/13/2007
Visitations: Sunday, September 16, 2007, 3-6 p.m., at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd.(between Ilion and Frankfort)
Services: Monday, September 17, 2007, commencing at 9 a.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion
Cemetery: Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion
Location: Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion
Obituary: ILION - Vivian M. Schierholtz, 86, of North Fifth Avenue, Ilion, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with her loving family by her side.
Vivian was born Aug. 12, 1921, in Ilion, daughter of the late Roy C. and Margaret (Farrell) Day. She attended Ilion schools and was a graduate of Ilion High School “Class of 1939.” On Oct. 20, 1945, she was united in marriage to Charles R. Schierholtz at the Annunciation Parish house. They shared a loving and dedicated union of 48 years until Chuck's passing on June 13, 1993.
Primarily a dedicated homemaker, firefighter's wife, mother and grandmother, most recently she was employed by the Ilion School District in the cafeteria for many years until her retirement, a job she truly enjoyed. Early in her life she worked at Baker's Pharmacy, another job she loved.
She was a member of the Church of the Annunciation, at one time volunteered for the Democratic Committee, enjoyed cooking, and taking care of her home and pool which she loved to swim in. She was an avid supporter of the “Golden Bombers,” always seen in the bleachers rooting her boys and girls on. Vivian enjoyed reminiscing about the old days and had a very sharp memory. She could remember people and stories from years ago. Recently, Vivian would travel to her daughters' homes, spending holidays and extended vacations with them, which she and they loved. Her family was her life, and she was always there for all of them. She will be dearly missed by all.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Charleen and her husband Robert “Bob” LaGasse of Stow, Ohio, and Lynn and her husband Kyle Jenks of Clifton Park; four cherished grandchildren, Robert LaGasse of Birmingham, Ala., Bill LaGasse and his wife Lindsay of Akron, Ohio, Mike LaGasse of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Matt and Heidi LaGasse of Newburgh Heights, Ohio; her sister-in-law and very special friend, Charlotte Day of Ilion; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bud and Betty Schierholtz of South Carolina; several nieces, nephews, cousins, longtime friends and neighbors, including her close and dear friends, Martha Bechard, John Gilmartin and Marion Edwards.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles R. Schierholtz in 1993; three brothers, Roy, Bob and Jack Day; and one sister, Marion Cooper.
Family and friends are invited to visitation Sunday, Sept. 16, from 3-6 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, between Ilion and Frankfort. Vivian's funeral services will be held Monday commencing at 9 a.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, where Father Anthony Barratt, pastor, will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial assisted by Deacon Jim Bower. Procession for interment in Armory Hill Cemetery will follow. All arrangements are under the direction of Vivian's nephew, “Johnny” Day.
In lieu of floral offerings please consider memorial contributions in Vivian's memory to the Ilion Ambulance Fund.
Marian T. Bishton
Birth & Death Dates: 12/15/1924 - 11/6/2007
Visitations: Friday, November 9, 2007 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Services: 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2007 from New Life Ministries, 337 Protection Ave., Herkimer with the Rev. Joe Jansen, pastor, officiating.
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer.
Location: Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion
Obituary: ILION-Marian T. Bishton, 82, a lifelong resident of Ilion, passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday evening, November 6, 2007 at the Harding Nursing Home, Waterville, NY where she had resided for the last three weeks. At the time of her passing she had her family at her side.
She was born in Ilion, New York, on December 15, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Almeta Hughes Taylor of Ilion. She attended Ilion schools and graduated in 1943. She was joined in marriage with Robert R. Bishton, Jr., on April 8, 1950, a blessed and cherished union of nearly 49 years. Mr. Bishton predeceased her on March 8, 1999.
Mrs. Bishton worked at the Ilion Sentinel after graduating from high school. Later, she worked at the Aeroball Pen Factory in Ilion which was owned by her father-in-law, Robert R. Bishton Sr. and the Folts Home in Herkimer as a nurses aide.
Some of her best memories were traveling the country with her husband, Bob, in their RV. She also enjoyed the wonderful summers spent with family and friends and winters snowmobiling at their camp on Piseco Lake in the Adirondacks. Later in life, she loved spending winters in their home in Sarasota, FL. One of her fondest memories was swimming across Big Moose Lake when she was a teenager. She also enjoyed carrying on the tradition of cheering for the Yankees after Bob's passing. She enjoyed bible studies with her close group of friends and attended New Life Church in Herkimer. On September 5th, 1975, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her strong faith and love for the Lord brought her a deep peace and comfort and allowed her to lead others to know Him. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and her family will deeply miss and always remember the loving care, concern and wisdom she provided them.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert R. III, and Laurie Bishton of Waterville, and her four cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth Bishton of Whitesboro; Adam Bishton of Madison; Taylor Bishton and Tanner Bishton of Waterville. She also leaves behind two sisters, Ethel Mehring, Zephyrhills, FL and Verna Tresohlavy, Melbourne, Florida; her brothers, Donald Taylor of Ilion and Albert Taylor of Rocklin, CA., many nieces and nephews, and dear friends. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Leona Hull of Herkimer and her brother, Robert Taylor of Canton.
Visitation at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion, will be on Friday, November 9, 2007 from 4:00-7:00. Mrs. Bishton's funeral will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2007 from New Life Ministries, 337 Protection Ave., Herkimer with the Rev. Joe Jansen, pastor, officiating. Procession will follow to Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer where she will be laid to rest.
Marian's family extends their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chabot and the wonderful staff of the Harding Nursing Home in Waterville, who treated her with such care and compassion. Memorial contributions can be made to New Life Church, Protection Ave in Herkimer. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Andrew Lesko
Birth & Death Dates: 10/8/1922 - 6/5/2008
Visitations: Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the funeral home on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 9:30 am -10 am, prior to the service.
Services: Mr. Lesko's funeral will commence at 10 am on Saturday, June 7 from the chapel of the Enea Family Funeral Home 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, on Saturday with the Very Reverend Ivan Semko, officiating.
Cemetery: Procession will follow to St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, town of Herkimer where he will be laid to rest. Full military honors will be offered by the U.S. Army.
Location: Enea Family Funeral Home, Herkimer
Obituary: MOHAWK - Mr. Andrew Lesko, 85, formerly of Mohawk passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 5, 2008 in Folts Homes, Herkimer.
He was born on October 8, 1922 in Loydell, Pa., son of the late Michael and Julia (Matai) Lesko and educated in Mohawk schools. A veteran of World War II he served with the United States Army and enlisted on January 5, 1943 and was honorably discharged on April 2, 1946 holding the rank of Private, First Class. He was the recipient of the EAME Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and also the proud recipient of the Purple Heart. He graduated from Syracuse University. He was last employed with Pirelli Cable Company, Elkton, Maryland and was of the Greek Orthodox Faith. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include two nephews: Joseph Lesko of Herkimer and Aaron Lesko and wife Linda of Allentown, Pa.; great nephews and nieces: Kevin Lesko, Christine Tyson and husband Tim and Chad Lesko. He was predeceased by a sister: Mary Lesko and by three brothers: Michael Lesko, John Lesko and Joseph Lesko.
Mr. Lesko's funeral will commence at 10 am on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from the chapel of the Enea Family Funeral Home 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, with the Very Reverend Ivan Semko, officiating. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the funeral home on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 9:30 am -10 am, prior to the service. Procession will follow to St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, town of Herkimer where he will be laid to rest. Full military honors will be offered by the U.S. Army.
Fred Weske
May 8, 2002
Fred Weske, 71, of 693 Forest Ave., Fulton, died Sunday. He was a life resident of Fulton. He was a manager for Morrill Press in Fulton for many years and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: His wife of 44 years, the former Shirley P. Durcan; two daughters, Kim Farrell of Saratoga Springs and Megan Whaley of Nashville, Tenn.; a stepson, Steve Knopp of Denver; three sisters, Ann LeClair and Alberta Ambuske, both of Fulton, and Betty Phillips of Remsen; a brother, George of Summerfield, Fla.; a grandson. Services: 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Church, Hart Street, Fulton. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. No calling hours. Foster Funeral Home, Fulton, has arrangements. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Oswego County Chapter, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Betty "Bette" Williams Palmer
May 8, 2002
Graveside services for Betty "Bette" Williams Palmer, 76, of Auburn, who died Dec. 12, are 11 a.m. Saturday in Deansboro Cemetery. Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, has arrangements.
Cora "Maxine" Smith
May 8, 2002
Graveside services for Cora "Maxine" Smith, 86, formerly of Pulaski, who died Feb. 21, are 10 a.m. Friday in Ellisburg Cemetery. Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski, has arrangements.
Josephus Charles Wills
May 8, 2002
Graveside services for Josephus Charles Wills, 77, of 308 county Route 51A, Oswego, who died Jan. 17, are 11 a.m. Saturday in Riverside Cemetery, Oswego. The family will greet friends after the service at Scriba Fire Hall. Harter Funeral Home, Mexico, has arrangements.
Karen "K.J." Martin Rose
May 8, 2002
Karen "K.J." Martin Rose, 52, of Ogdensburg died Monday. Among survivors: A stepson, Michael Rose of North Syracuse. Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home, Malone, has arrangements.
M. Harold Thrall
May 8, 2002
M. Harold Thrall, 87, of Ogdensburg died Monday. Born in Scriba, he graduated from Jordan High School. Among survivors: A daughter, Linda Williams of Mexico; a son, Patrick of Brewerton; a brother, Theron of Syracuse. Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, has arrangements.
Stephen D. Cook
May 8, 2002
Stephen D. Cook, 45, of Butte, Mont., died Sunday. He was born in Syracuse. Among survivors: His grandmother, Agnes Cook of Syracuse. Wayrynen Richards Funeral Home, Butte, has arrangements.
Herbert F. Abare
May 9, 2002
Herbert F. Abare, 50, of Oswego died Sunday. Born in Plattsburgh, he graduated from Oswego High School. He had worked at Nestle in Fulton for 15 years and was a regional manager for Sunoco Co. in Syracuse for eight years. He and his brothers co-owned Triple A's Concession Business in Oswego. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors: His parents, Francis and Joan Abare of Oswego; three daughters, Kim Armstrong and Kerry Reinhart, both of Pennsylvania, and Michelle Abare of Fulton; two sons, Andrew Avery of California and Michael Abare of Pennsylvania; four sisters, Nancy Rapp, Shirley Brett and Joan DeGroff, all of Oswego, and Cindy Acharya of Arizona; two brothers, William and Everett, both of Oswego; 10 grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Church. Burial, private. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dowdle Funeral Home, 154 E. Fourth St., Oswego. Contributions: American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.
Dorothy M. Bosco
May 9, 2002
Dorothy M. Cifaratta Bosco, 99, of Montgomery Village, Md., died Monday. Born in Syracuse, she lived there most of her life, moving away five years ago. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Vincent, died in 1973. Survivors: A daughter, Josephine A. Fabrizio of Maryland; a sister, Grace Cifaratta of Syracuse; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services: 7:45 a.m. Saturday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. in St. Cecelia's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse.
Beverly A. Corteville
May 9, 2002
Beverly A. Corteville, 69, of Liverpool died Monday. She was born in Livonia. She retired in 1997 as a sergeant at Jamesville Correctional Facility. Survivors: Her mother, Ethel Corteville of Newark; a brother, Daryl R. Corteville of Palmyra. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners. Burial, Marion Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. Contributions: Humane Association of Central New York, 4915˝ W. Taft Road, Liverpool 13088.
Harold J. Dunham
May 9, 2002
Harold J. Dunham, 55, of 7304 Owasco Road, Owasco, died Monday. He was born in Auburn. He was an engineer for Carrier Corp. for 16 years and was a member of Dutch Hollow Country Club. Survivors: His wife of 31 years, the former Nora McGiveron; three daughters, Shari Ball and Erin and Meghan Dunham, all of Auburn; his father, Harold E. of Union Springs; a brother, Charles of Cato; a grandchild. 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. Friday at the funeral home, 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn 13021.
Douglas G. Edwards
May 9, 2002
Douglas G. Edwards, 51, of Syracuse died Tuesday. He was born in Syracuse. He was a caretaker for Liberty Resources for several years. He was a volunteer at AIDS Community Resources, Leukemia Society, Diabetes Association and The Living Room. Survivors: Four sisters, Mary Tomasino of North Syracuse, Judy Colabufo of Marcellus, Patricia Emmons of Syracuse and Elyse Moore of Michigan; seven brothers, John Edwards of Cleveland, Thomas Edwards of Staten Island, Bruce Emmons and Edward Emmons, both of Syracuse, Richard Emmons of Canastota, Mitchell Emmons of North Syracuse and Spencer Emmons of Florida. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, West Monroe Cemetery. Calling hours, noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Contributions: AIDS Community Resources, 627 W. Genesee St., Syracuse 13204.
Marie A. Fragola
May 9, 2002
Marie Antoinette Fragola, 70, of 825 E. Willow St., Syracuse, died Saturday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. She was a life resident of Syracuse and graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She graduated from Catholic University and received a master's degree from Columbia University. She retired in 1997 as a clinical instructor at St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing after more than 40 years. She was a member of the Legion of Mary at St. John the Baptist Church. Survivors: A sister, Ida M. Fragola of Syracuse; a brother, Vito Fragola of Verona. Services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Farone & Son Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial, Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1500 Park St., Syracuse, with Legion of Mary services at 3:30 p.m. Contributions: St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, 206 Prospect Ave., Syracuse 13203.
Catherine Fronczek
May 9, 2002
Catherine Friend Fronczek, 76, of 30 Chestnut St., Auburn, died Wednesday at Auburn Nursing Home. Born in Auburn, she attended Auburn High School. She had been a cook at St. Alphonsus Rectory. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and its Altar & Rosary Society. Survivor: A son, Bernard of Auburn. Services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Farrell's Funeral Service and 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 84 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Sacred Heart Church, Melrose Road, Auburn 13021.
M. Beatrice Hanley
May 9, 2002
M. Beatrice "Bea" Hanley, 78, of Syracuse died Tuesday. Born in Corning, she graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1942. She retired in 1980 as a customer service representative for New York Telephone Co. after 27 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Solace Church. Survivors: A niece; two nephews; several grandnieces and grandnephews. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Solace Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 3175 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions: Any charity.
Katherine H. Harting
May 9, 2002
Katherine H. Harting, 77, of Manheim, Pa., died Sunday. Among survivors: A son, Donald M. of Liverpool. Spacht Funeral Home, Lititz, Pa., has arrangements.
