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Donald F. Butts Jr.
August 27, 2002
Donald F. "Skip" Butts Jr., 50, of Syracuse, died Saturday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Fabius Central School and Onondaga Community College. He worked for Conrail and as a cab driver for Abby's Dispatch Service.Survivors: His parents, Donald F. Sr. and the former Eleanor Card, both of the Masonic Home, Utica; a sister, Norma Gollinger of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Thomas of Albany and Robert of Colorado Springs, Colo. Memorial services: To be announced. No calling hours. Delaney and Greabell Funeral Home, East Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: American Heart Association, Box 3049, Syracuse 13220-3049.
Clara L. Cady
August 27, 2002
Clara Leaf Cady, 84, of LaMadre Way, Baldwinsville, died Saturday. She was born in Canastota. She was a member of Rondaxe Lake Association and Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. She was a former member of New Hartford First United Methodist Church. Her husband, G. Beecher, died in 1986; a daughter, Anne Dowd, died in 2000.Survivors: A daughter, Rebecca Paquette of Dalton, Mass.; a son, George B. of Syracuse; a brother, William Parker of Binghamton; 10 grandchildren; 14 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday in Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Gates Funeral Home, 29 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville 13027.
John "Jack" L. Coleman
August 27, 2002
John "Jack" L. Coleman, 67, of state Route 49, North Bay, died Saturday. He was born in Oneida. He received an award from the New York State Police for many years of service and towing to Troop D in Sylvan Beach. LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Camden, has arrangements.
Genevieve DeCosta
August 27, 2002
Genevieve "Jean" Daniszewski DeCosta, 87, of Solvay, died Sunday. She was born in Syracuse. She retired in 1977 as a payroll clerk for Syracuse China after 20 years. She was a communicant of St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church in Syracuse. Her husband, Samuel, died in 1985.Survivors: Two daughters, Joan Tumolo of Liverpool and Geri Hanyak of Nashua, N.H.; two sisters, Jane Greco of Mattydale and Marion Malone of Liverpool; a brother, Henry Daniszewski of Solvay; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Macko-Vassallo Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church. Burial, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1609 W. Genesee St., Syracuse.
Gloria M. King Hopkins
August 27, 2002
Gloria M. King Hopkins, 84, of Kenneth City, Fla., died Monday. Among survivors: A son, William of Homer. Private burial: Glenwood Cemetery. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Cortland, has arrangements. Contributions: American Heart Association, 5575 Thompson Road, Syracuse 13214.
Thelma I. Jones
August 27, 2002
Thelma Irene Butler Jones, 78, of 30 Derby Ave., Auburn, died Sunday. She was born in Homer. She worked on assembly at General Electric, Syracuse, for more than 10 years, retiring in 1969. Her husband of 30 years, Edward J. Sr., died in 1992.Survivors: Two daughters, Barbara Champion of Auburn and Lori Jones of Delaware; three sons, Thomas of Queens, Edward J. Jr., of Auburn and Delbert of Locke; a brother, Gerald Butler of Cortland; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at White Chapel Funeral Home. Burial, Martville Cemetery. Calling hours, 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 197 South St., Auburn. Contributions: any charity.
Mary Maria Masztaler
August 27, 2002
Mary Maria Masztaler, 78, of Camillus, died Sunday. She was born in Kotuziw, Ukraine. She retired in 1986 from the maintenance department at Niagara Mohawk after 34 years. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. She was a member of the Women's Defense for the Four Freedoms of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Nationalist Organization and the Ukrainian National Association Branch 39. Her husband, Stanley, died in 1986.Survivors: Two daughters, Helen M. Kelley of North Syracuse and Oksana J. Dudiak of Camillus; a son, Ihor J. of Camillus; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Macko-Vassallo Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Syracuse. Burial, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1609 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, with Panakhyda services at 8 p.m. Contributions: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Improvement Fund, 207 Tompkins St., Syracuse 13204.
Shirley J. O'Reilly
August 27, 2002
Shirley Jewell O'Reilly, 76, of 157 Strong Ave., Syracuse, died Saturday. She was born in Syracuse. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Douglas, died in 1977.Survivors: A son, Charles R. Sutton Jr., of Syracuse; one grandchild. Services: private. No calling hours. DeWitt Memorial Funeral Home, 4901 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, has arrangements. Contributions: Pet Outreach, Box 312, Syracuse 13211.
Evelyn Paussa
August 27, 2002
Evelyn "Evvy" Marchik Paussa, 78, of Onondaga, died Monday. She was born in Syracuse.Survivors: Her husband Bruno; a sister, Vera Kondratowicz of Syracuse; a brother, Stanley Marchik of Syracuse. Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Tindall Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Ruth Smith
August 27, 2002
Ruth Quinn Smith, 82, of Center Street, Auburn, died Sunday. Born in Scipio Center, she lived in the town of Sennett for more than 60 years. She retired from Welch Allyn in Skaneateles after 30 years. Her husband, Thomas, died in 1992.Survivors: Two sons, Richard T. and James F., both of Sennett; a sister, Eva Adams of Auburn; a brother, Robert Quinn of Auburn; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home. Burial, Soule Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles. Contributions: Sennett Fire Department, Franklin Street Road, Auburn 13021.
Jeffrey M. Wakeham
August 27, 2002
Jeffrey Mark Wakeham, 44, of Syracuse, died Saturday. Born in Staten Island, he graduated from City University of New York. He was a self-employed printer and graphic artist in Auburn and Syracuse. He was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Auburn. His father, George, died previously.Survivors: A daughter, Haley; two sons, Brandon and Garrett; his mother and stepfather, Arline and William Schreibeis of Berkeley Heights, N.J.; a sister, Janis Ripley of Summit, N.J.; a stepsister, Joan Mansfield of California; a stepbrother, Robert Schreibeis of Virginia; his paternal grandmother, Mary Wakeham. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Farrell's Funeral Service. Burial, Staten Island. Calling hours, 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 84 South St., Auburn. Contributions: First United Methodist Church, 99 South St., Auburn 13021.
Frederick A. Wilkins Sr.
August 27, 2002
Frederick A. Wilkins Sr., 29, of 409 Temple St., Syracuse, died Friday, the victim of a homicide. Born in Elberton, Ga., he attended Henninger High School. He was a cook and worked at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant and Justin's Grill. His father, Larry, died previously.Survivors: A daughter, Shafreya of Syracuse; two sons, Frederick A. and T'Eir, both of Syracuse; his mother, Paula Wilkins-Allen of Elberton; his stepfather, Donald Allen of Elberton, Ga.; three brothers, Larry Jr. of Rochester, Dexter and Coty, both of Elberton; his maternal grandmother, Georgia M. Bell of Elberton. Services and burial: Saturday in Elberton. Calling hours, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 W. Castle St., Syracuse. Contributions: Wilkins Children Fund, in care of Power Credit Union, 625 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse 13202.
John S. Fortunato
August 28, 2002
John S. Fortunato, 58, of 11 Greenfir Circle, Syracuse, died Sunday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Solvay High School and attended Cayuga Community College. He was the president of Syracuse Uniform and Apparel Inc. and co-owner of Fortunato's Men Shop for 40 years. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church and member of the Lions Club.Survivors: His wife of 33 years, the former Patricia Sauro; his parents, John and Elvira Fortunato of Solvay; two sisters, Paula Barczewski of Syracuse and Diana Zion of Kirkville; two brothers, Richard of Solvay and Albert of Fairmount. Services: 9 a.m. Friday at Hollis Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial, will be announced. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 1105 W. Genesee St., Syracuse.
Julia Guariglia
August 28, 2002
Julia Pingryn Guariglia, 77, of 83 Seymour St., Auburn, died Monday. She was born in Auburn.Survivors: Her husband of 51 years, Ralph; a daughter, Jamie Smeehuyzen of Florida; a son, Ralph D. of Oregon; three grandchildren. Services: Private. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours, private. Nicpon Funeral Home, Auburn, has arrangements. Contributions: Any charity.
Robert L. Hatfield
August 28, 2002
Robert Linn Hatfield, 52, of Mount Holly, N.C., died Aug. 6 of cancer. Born in Oneida, he lived many years in Chittenango before moving to North Carolina about eight years ago. He was employed with the 174th Air National Guard for 10 years and later worked 12 years as a sheet metal mechanic for US Airways. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.Survivors: His wife of 27 years, the former Bonnie Shubert; two daughters, Stephanie H. Azarion of Loganville, Ga., and Jennifer C. Hatfield at home; his parents, George and Darlene Hatfield of Oneida Castle; a brother, G. William of Sherrill. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Chittenango United Methodist Church. Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia, N.C., has arrangements. Contributions: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 Cedar St., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
