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Anna Speck
October 18, 2002
Anna Zeyak Speck, 86, of 29 N. Division St., Auburn, died Wednesday at Sunrise Nursing Home in Oswego. She was born in Auburn. She retired from Columbian Rope Co. in Auburn and was a member of St. Nicholas Church in Auburn. Her husband, Alex, died in 1972.Survivors: A son, Michael A. of Fulton; a sister, Helen Kucer of Auburn; a grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Farrell's Funeral Service and 11 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church. Burial, St. Nicholas Cemetery. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 84 South St., Auburn. Contributions: St. Nicholas Church, Auburn 13021.
Ann D. Whitehead
October 18, 2002
Ann Deans Whitehead, 66, of LeMoyne Ave., Syracuse, died Wednesday. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown and State University College at Morrisville. She retired in 1998 as a bus driver for the Syracuse City School District after 25 years. She was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church and its Goodwill Circle. She was a member of Monday Night Ladies Bowling League at Pastime Athletic Club and was past president of Franklin School Mother's Club. She was a member of Mattydale Veterans of Foreign Wars Senior Ladies.Survivors: Her husband of 18 years, Arthur; a daughter, Bonnie Pires of Woburn, Mass.; two sons, Robert Schad of Mattydale and William Schad of Lyncourt; two stepdaughters, Laurie Dobrzynski of Fayetteville and Patricia Ewaniszyk of Syracuse; a stepson, Michael Whitehead of Syracuse; a sister, Nancy DeGraw of Parish; a brother, Edmund Deans of Central Square; eight grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 900 N. Salina St., Syracuse. Contributions: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1700 Butternut St., Syracuse 13208.
Richard E. Wright
October 18, 2002
Richard E. Wright, 65, of 7856 state Route 3, Pulaski, died Tuesday. Born in Elmira, he attended Gillette, Pa., schools and lived in Central Square and Clay before moving to Pulaski in 1987. He worked for 38 years for the General Electric Co., Martin Marietta Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp. in Salina and retired in 1995. He also worked for Endicott Johnson Shoe Co. in Johnson City for several years.Survivors: His wife of 42 years, the former Georgiana Lewis; a daughter, Laura A. Brown of Kirkville; two sons, Charles A. Koflan of Pennellville and Scott E. Wright of North Syracuse; three sisters, Ethel Pierce, Frances Schaefer and Jane Alexander, all of Pennsylvania; three brothers, Peter and Donald, both of Pennsylvania, and Albert of Elmira; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services: Noon Saturday at Foster-Hax Funeral Home. Burial, Daysville Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 52 Park St., Pulaski. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., Box 7, East Syracuse 13057.
Katherine Krasulla Fatcheric
October 19, 2001
Katherine Krasulla Fatcheric, 89, formerly of Emerson Road, Weedsport, died Monday, pre-deceased by a daughter, Madylene Fatcheric. Jewell Funeral Home, Weedsport, has arrangements.
Evelyn L. Austic
October 19, 2001
Evelyn L. Hartranft Austic, 92, of 503 Fay St., Fulton, died Thursday. She was born in Romulus. She worked at Columbia Mills in Minetto for 17 years. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church where she served on the evangelism committee and the kitchen committee. She was a Sunday school teacher for 30 years. Her husband, Raymond T., died in 1977. Survivors: A sister, Helen Forbes of Fulton; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in State Street United Methodist Church. Burial, Chase Cemetery. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Contributions: State Street United Methodist Church, 357 State St., Fulton 13069.
Robert L. Baggett
October 19, 2001
Robert L. Baggett, 58, of 248 Garfield Ave., Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Vocational High School. He retired from Eastern Airlines after 15 years and worked with Trailways Coach Lines as a bus driver for 13 years. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and served on its usher board. He was a member of Bel-Larks and the Eternals singing group. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors: Four daughters, Andrea McGee, Anthea Baggett, Makiesha Woods and Monique Woods, all of Syracuse; his mother, Juanita Baggett of Syracuse; two sisters, Marjorie Wooten of Syracuse and Patricia Desrosiers of Oneonta; a brother, John H. of Minoa; four grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday in Bethany Baptist Church. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 6 to 9 p.m. today in the church, 149 Beattie St., Syracuse. Garland Bros. Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements.
Francis J. Burridge
October 19, 2001
Francis J. "Frank" Burridge, 75, of North Syracuse died Saturday. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he lived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, before moving to the Syracuse area in 1950. He was a self-employed carpenter and became an apprentice, joiner and cabinet maker in the shipyards of Scotland. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church in North Syracuse and was a member of the Carpenters Local 747. Survivors: Two sisters, Doreen G. Cane of Ottawa and Lily Matheson of Glasgow. Services and burial: Will be in Scotland. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has local arrangements.
Henry P. Drexler
October 19, 2001
Henry P. "Hank" Drexler, 79, of Poolville Road, Hubbardsville, died Tuesday. Born in Cortland, he graduated from Homer Academy and attended Cornell University. He owned and operated Sandy Acres dairy farm and campground in Smyrna and retired as owner and auctioneer with Drexler's Auction House in Smyrna. He was a member of Church of the Epiphany in Sherburne and was inducted into the Norwich Bowlers Hall of Fame in 1995. He was a member of Cornell Cooperative Extention of Chenango Conty for more than 40 years and served on the board of directors. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and served as a first lieutenant. Survivors: His wife of 55 years, the former Leah Smith; a daughter, Marleah MacDougal of The Woodlands, Texas; two sons, Edwin S. of Fabius and Henry J. of Norwich; six grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday in Church of the Epiphany. Burial, West Hill Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. today at Burgess Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne. Contributions: Church of the Epiphany, Classic Street, Sherburne 13460.
Elizabeth J. O'Hora
October 19, 2001
Elizabeth J. Maywalt O'Hora, 78, of 44 Fitch Ave., Auburn, died Wednesday. She was born in Auburn. She worked in central supply at Auburn Memorial Hospital and was a member of St. Mary's Church in Auburn. Her husband, Richard, died in 1962. Survivors: Two daughters, Nancy Petelle of Skillman, N.J., and Sally Hintz of Cattaraugus; a son, Thomas of Auburn; a sister, Jeanette Bills of Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. today at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204.
Everett J. Roberts
October 19, 2001
Everett J. Roberts, 69, of Bridgeport died Wednesday at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of Bridgeport. He graduated from Minoa High School. He retired in 1974 after 10 years as owner and operator of Everett's Diner in Bridgeport. Survivors: Two sisters, Suzanne Fontana of Bridgeport and Linda Nemetz of Stuart, Fla.; a brother, Meritt of Bridgeport. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Traub Funeral Home. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 7975 Route 31, Bridgeport. Contributions: Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department, Bridgeport 13030.
Theodore B. Rydelek
October 19, 2001
Theodore B. Rydelek, 82, of Syracuse died Tuesday. Born in Solvay, he graduated from Solvay High School. He retired in 1982 after 28 years as a tool and die technician for AutoLite and PrestoLite Corp. He was a member of American Legion Pulaski Post 1640 and Adelphi Club. He was a communicant of Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Survivors: His wife of 58 years, the former Rose Wasnick; three daughters, Roberta Hoover and Mary Beth Strasburger, both of Greensboro, N.C., and Dorothy Lawson of Pittsford; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1320 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Contributions: New York City Firefighters Relief Fund.
Nadean D. Scott
October 19, 2001
Nadean D. Scott, 84, of Syracuse died Tuesday at Rosewood Heights Nursing Home. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis. She and her husband owned and operated Newport Hardware Store for 16 years. They retired in 1969 as owners of a hardware store in Minoa after nine years. She was a member of Newport Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary Post 1524. Survivors: Her husband of 61 years, Alvin; two sons, Carl and Charles, both of Liverpool; a sister, Marjorie Hill of Newport; two grandchildren. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills. Roberts-Buck Funeral Home, Dolgeville, has arrangements. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association, 1644 Genesee St., Utica 13502.
Joshua W. Thayer
October 19, 2001
Joshua Weston Thayer, 21, of Brooklyn Street, Eaton, died Thursday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Hamilton, he graduated from Morrisville-Eaton Central School and took courses in carpentry at BOCES. Survivors: His parents, Earl W. Sr. and Katrina Griffin Thayer of Eaton; a sister, Amanda Thayer of Eaton; a brother, Earl W. Jr. of West Winfield; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Thayer of Morrisville; his maternal grandmother, Pauline Shantal of Morrisville; his maternal grandfather, Leslie Griffin of Truxton. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at Barker-Burgess Funeral Home. Burial, Morrisville Cemetery. Calling hours, 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, Cedar Street, Morrisville.
Harold N. Braithwaite
October 19, 2002
Harold Nathaniel "Big Harold" Braithwaite, 82, of 102 E. Bayberry Circle, Liverpool, died Wednesday. Born in Atlantic City, N.J., he attended public schools in New Jersey. He retired in 1986 as a truck driver for the Syracuse Department of Public Works after 43 years and had also worked for Central New York Railroad for 15 years. He was a former amateur boxer and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was an Army Air Forces veteran.Survivors: His wife of 59 years, the former Gloria C. Pertilla; three daughters, Donna L. Stephens, Sheila M. Braithwaite and Terri M. Shuler, all of Syracuse; three sons, Kirk N. Braithwaite of Massillon, Ohio, Harold F. Braithwaite of Canton, Ohio, and Troy C. Franklin of Syracuse; four sisters, Cornetta Cox of Chicago, Iona Keenan of Brooklyn, Charolette E. Braithwaite of Long Island and Sylvia McClean of Barbados, West Indies; three brothers, Joseph M., Peter and Matthew, all of Syracuse; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday in South Presbyterian Church. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the church, South Salina and West Colvin streets, Syracuse. Garland Bros. Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements.
Jesse L. Butter
October 19, 2002
Jesse L. Butter, 45, of Bouckville died Thursday. Born in Manhattan, he had lived in Manasquan, N.J., before moving to Bouckville recently. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Hamilton and New York Farm Bureau.Survivors: His wife, the former Lisa Asprocolas; a daughter, Clementine Butter, at home; a son, Jesse J., at home; a sister, Lauran Solvik of Jackson, N.J.; a brother, William of Fords, N.J. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hamilton. Calling hours, 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton. Contributions: Butter Children's Benefit Fund, RR1, Box 17M, Bouckville 13310.
Thomas E. Maguire
October 19, 2002
Thomas E. Maguire, 65, of 254 E. Seneca St., Sherrill, died Thursday. Born in Troy, he graduated from Siena College. He was a probation officer for Madison County and a member of St. Helena's Church in Sherrill. He was a Navy veteran.Survivors: His wife of 37 years, the former Annette Morse; two daughters, Catherine Beach of Newport, Ky., and Mary Gawarecki of Rome; four sons, Thomas of Rome, Timothy of Walton, Greg of Brandon, Fla., and Matthew of Sherrill; two sisters, Mary Servis and Kathleen Sheeran, both of Troy; eight grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday in St. Helena's Church. Burial, St. Helena's Cemetery. Calling hours, 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Malecki Funeral Home, 464 Sherrill Road, Sherrill. Contributions: Sherrill-Kenwood Fire Department, Sherrill Road, Sherrill 13461.
Isadora G. Park
October 19, 2002
Isadora Grace Rose Glascow Park, 86, of LaFayette died Wednesday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Neillsville, Wis., she graduated from LaFayette Central School. She was a postal carrier for the U.S. Post Office and a farmer for 40 years. She was a member of LaFayette Presbyterian Church. She played banjo in a church band on the radio in the 1930s and was a member of Rebecca Lodge. Her husband, Robert, died in 1978.Survivors: Four daughters, Linda Dattler of Leesburg, Fla., Barbara Davies of LaFayette, Myrna Millis of Sun City, Ariz., and Tamara Harbin of Weedsport; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home. Burial, LaFayette Rural Cemetery. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 6033 Cherry Valley Road, LaFayette.
Mary Skurpski
October 19, 2002
Mary Szuba Skurpski, 92, of East Syracuse died Thursday. She was born in East Syracuse. She retired in 1985 as an assembly worker for General Electric Co. after 19 years and had also worked at Onondaga Pottery Co. She was a member of St. Matthew's Church. Her husband, Frank, died in 1975.Survivors: A daughter, Gertrude Pepe of East Syracuse; three sons, Frank of Canastota and Robert and Henry, both of East Syracuse; four sisters, Jane Legawiec and Sophie Lotito, both of East Syracuse, Genevieve Korczak of Syracuse and Louise Isenburch of Iowa; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. today at Forani & Cline Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hour, 9 to 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, 206 Kinne St., East Syracuse.
