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Beatrice V. Ahrens
November 29, 2001
Beatrice V. Woods Ahrens, 94, of Rock Hill, S.C., died Saturday. Born in Elkton, Minn., she lived on Norwood Drive in Eastwood from 1980 to '95. She graduated from Ellsworth College. She retired in 1972 after 10 years as a bookkeeper and receptionist for Fred Clement Inc. in Syracuse. She was a librarian in Iowa City, Iowa, for several years. She was an officer of the Mothers Club at Bessie B. Riordan School in Mattydale. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mattydale. Her husband, Alfons A., died in 1983; a son, Eric, died in 1985. Survivors: Two daughters, Nancy Meleski of Clay and Wendy V. Glass of Southern Pines, N.C.; two sisters, Irene Woods and Pat Garvin, both of Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services: Monday in Rock Hill. Burial, North Syracuse Cemetery. No calling hours. Krueger Funeral Home, Mattydale, has arrangements. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204.
Joseph A. Carista
November 29, 2001
Joseph A. Carista, 72, of Valley Drive, Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Syracuse more than 40 years. He retired in 1991 after 17 years as a truck driver for Teamsters Union Local 317 in Syracuse and worked for Santoro's Construction. Survivors: A daughter, Mary Vrooman of West Simsburg, Conn.; three sons, Steven Carista of Syracuse, Brian Vrooman of Jacksonville, Fla., and Joseph Vrooman of Las Vegas; a stepdaughter, Vicky Moore of Jordan; a brother, Samuel of West Monroe; one grandson. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday in Hillside Cemetery, Central Square. No calling hours. Watson Funeral Home, Central Square, has arrangements. Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.
Jean Deering
November 29, 2001
Jean Deering, 79, of Syracuse died Wednesday at Rosewood Heights Health Center. Born in Syracuse, she had lived at 175 Briggs St. in Syracuse before moving to Rosewood Heights six years ago. She attended the former Lincoln High School and had worked at Upstate University Hospital. Survivors: Several cousins. Graveside services: 3:30 p.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida. No calling hours. Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Oneida, has arrangements.
Martha E. Reinhard
November 29, 2001
Martha E. Reinhard, 90, of Eastwood died Tuesday at Francis House. Born in Syracuse, she attended Syracuse University. She retired in 1975 after 19 years as a lab technician at Bristol-Myers in Syracuse. She had worked in New York City and Boston for many years as a cosmetic consultant for Elizabeth Arden. She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Syracuse. Survivor: A sister, Elizabeth Beauparlant of Lewiston, Maine. Services: 11 a.m. Dec. 22 in St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 873 DeWitt St., Syracuse. Burial, private. No calling hours. Ryan Funeral Home, Marcellus, has arrangements. Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse 13208.
Elizabeth A. Ziegler
November 29, 2001
Elizabeth A. Clark Ziegler, 61, of 133 Cambridge St., Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in Troy, she graduated from University of Richmond and received a master's degree in speech pathology from Syracuse University. She retired in 1993 after 23 years at BOCES and worked at Morris Protective Agency at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Survivors: Her husband of 26 years, Norman H.; two daughters, Susan A. Gwynn of Longwood, Fla., and Kathleen M. Roden of Levittown, Pa.; a sister, Kathleen Clark Sparr of Durham, N.H.; seven grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1217 N. Salina St., Syracuse.
Merton W. Belcher
E. Elizabeth Belcher
November 29, 2001
Memorial services for Merton W. Belcher, 77, who died Nov. 22, and E. Elizabeth Belcher, 71, who died Oct. 16, are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Burial, Mount Adnah Cemetery. The couple were longtime residents of Fulton and lived in Ocala, Fla.
Victor A. Albanese
November 29, 2002
Victor A. Albanese, 64, of Lewisburg, Tenn., died Tuesday of cancer. Born in Syracuse, he moved away more than 30 years ago. Among survivors: His mother, Carolyn Albanese of Manlius. Private burial will be in Manlius. Bills-McGaugh Funeral Home, Lewisburg, has arrangements.
Thomas J. Dusel
November 29, 2002
Thomas J. Dusel, 52, of Auburn died Monday. A life resident of Auburn, he graduated from State University College at Albany. He and his wife owned and operated Aamco Transmissions since 1978, Taco Bell and Grant Avenue Storage, all in Auburn. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a board member of the Merry-Go-Round Theatre and Owasco Country Club. He was an Army veteran.Survivors: His wife of 28 years, the former Joanne Volpe; a daughter, Alix Dusel of Auburn; a son, Robert of Auburn; his parents, Eugene and Rita Dusel of Auburn; a sister, Karen Jarman of Auburn; a brother, David of Michigan. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Calling hours, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Contributions: Auburn High School Thomas Dusel Scholarship Fund, in care of Joanne Babiarz, Oakridge Road, Auburn 13021.
Norma Ferlito
November 29, 2002
Norma LaTant Ferlito, 77, of 510 East Ave., Oswego, died Wednesday at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. She was born in Sandy Creek. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Her husband, Anthony, died in 1990.Survivors: Two daughters, Jo-Anne Ferlito Sevison of Scriba and Charlene Ferlito Sasek of Connecticut; a son, Joseph Anthony of Oswego; three grandchildren. Services: Private. Burial, All Saints Mausoleum. No calling hours. Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego, has arrangements.
Frank J. LaPenna
November 29, 2002
Frank J. LaPenna, 74, of 108 E. Granger Road, Geddes, died Tuesday. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Solvay High School and lived in Solvay most of his life. He owned and operated LaPenna's TV Sales and Service for 35 years. He was a member of Solvay United Methodist Church and Solvay Hilltop Club. He was a member and treasurer of the Solvay Tigers and was a volunteer and custodian of voting machines for the town of Geddes Democratic Committee. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. His wife, Marilyn S., died in 1983.Survivors: A daughter, Debbie Simm of Rochester; two sons, David of Albion and Donald of Geddes; five grandchildren. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Saturday in Solvay United Methodist Church. Burial, private. No calling hours. Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, Syracuse, has arrangements. Contributions: Solvay United Methodist Church, 206 Center St., Solvay 13209.
Chester Lubanski
November 29, 2002
Chester Lubanski, 94, of The Boyle Center, Auburn, died Wednesday. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he lived in Auburn since 1977. He retired in 1977 from Central Railroad of New Jersey after 40 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Auburn. His wife, Genevieve, died in 1992.Survivors: A son, Dr. Robert of Auburn and Venice, Fla.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Joseph's Cemetery Mausoleum, Fleming. Calling hours, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Farrell's Funeral Service, 84 South St., Auburn. Contributions: St. Mary's Church Renovation Fund, Clark Street, Auburn 13021.
John A. Morath
November 29, 2002
John A. Morath, 72, of 9020 Jackson St., Weedsport, died Wednesday. Born in Manhattan, he graduated from Newton High School in Elmhurst. He retired in 1986 as a radio dispatcher for Amerada Hess Corp. in Syracuse and also had been a radio dispatcher for Terpening Trucking Co. in Syracuse. He was a member of Clark-Heck American Legion Post 568 and a former member of Weedsport Lions Club. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.Survivors: His wife of 45 years, the former Janet Kennedy; a daughter, Dawn Morath of Throop; two sons, John A.R. of Cato and Andrew M. of Union Springs; a sister, Marianne Lindegard of Glen Rock, N.J.; a brother, Frank of Cheyenne, Wyo.; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Drive, Weedsport. No calling hours. Contributions: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn 13021.
Burton A. Pilcher
November 29, 2002
Burton A. Pilcher, 67, of Pompey died Wednesday. Born in Fabius, he was a life resident of the Fabius and Pompey area. He retired in 1977 as a carpenter for the state at Syracuse Developmental Center and worked for Pompey Highway Department from 1977 to 1986. He was an Army veteran.Survivors: Three daughters, Cynthia P. Pratt of Pompey, Barbara L. Olson of Haslett, Mich., and Anne M. Breed of Manlius; three brothers, Eugene of Syracuse, Russell of Waldwick, N.J., and David of Fabius; four grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Hartwell Funeral Home. Spring burial, Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 11 Clinton St., Tully. Contributions: Meals on Wheels, 7248 Highbridge St., Fayetteville 13066.
Donald S. Stohrer
November 29, 2002
Donald S. Stohrer, 86, of Fayetteville died Wednesday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he attended Syracuse University. He was an assistant postmaster in Syracuse. He was a member of Sigma Chi at Syracuse University and was a Boy Scout troop leader for Troop 1 in Syracuse. He was a Syracuse Little League coach at Barry Park. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War.Survivors: His wife, the former Lysbeth Coil; two sons, Eric of Skaneateles and Donald of Greenbelt, Md.; a grandson. Graveside services: Will be in Santa Fe, N.M. No calling hours. Sehl Burns Funeral Home, Jamesville, has arrangements.
Raymond Wheeler
November 29, 2002
Raymond Wheeler, 85, of Amber died Saturday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. He was born in Amber. He owned and operated Wheeler Acres Farm and was an Otisco Town Justice for 24 years. He was a member of Amber Congregational Church since 1933 and clerk for 40 years. He was a charter member of Amber Volunteer Fire Department and was an Amber Cemetery trustee. He was an Army veteran of World War II.Survivors: His wife of 60 years, the former Gladys Patterson; two daughters, Trudy Masters of Preble and Gail Frary of Amber; a son, Terry of Amber; two sisters, Ethel Trendowski and Edna Bailer, both of Amber; a brother, Malcolm of Amber; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday in Amber Congregational Church. Spring burial, Amber Cemetery. No calling hours. Norris Funeral Home, Marietta, has arrangements. Contributions: Amber Congregational Church, 2366 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta 13110.
Norbert A. Wiesnet
November 29, 2002
Norbert A. Wiesnet, 86, of 151 Plymouth Drive, Syracuse, died Tuesday. Born in Buffalo, he graduated from Bryant & Stratton Business Institute and attended LeMoyne College and Syracuse University. He retired in 1978 as a senior buyer for Carrier Corp. after 36 years. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and was an usher for 50 years. He was past commander of Eastwood American Legion Post 1276, a life member of Pastime Athletic Club and past president of Nocturnal Adoration Society. He was an Army veteran of World War II.Survivors: His wife of 62 years, the former Rita A. Barrett; four daughters, Patricia A. Shaw, Kathleen A. Wallenberger and Deborah LeClair, all of Syracuse, and Rosemary Schaefer of Fairmount; two sons, Norbert C. of Raleigh, N.C., and Timothy M. of Charleston, S.C.; a brother, Donald R. of Vienna, Va.; 15 grandchildren; three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 3111 James St., Syracuse. Contributions: Blessed Sacrament Church Outreach Program, 3127 James St., Syracuse 13206.
Lolita G. Lewis
November 30, 2002
Lolita Gustafson Lewis, 96, of Syracuse died Friday. Born in Chicago, she lived in Elmira 50 years. She moved to Syracuse in 1980 and entered St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center this year. She had been a secretary in Chicago and worked for the war effort in Elmira during World War II.Survivors: A daughter, Ellen J. McCauley of Syracuse; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount. Private burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. No calling hours Contributions: Guardians of Animals, 5267 Onondaga Road, Camillus 13031.
Grace D. Lobdell
November 30, 2002
Grace D. Lobdell, 70, of Jensen Beach, Fla., died Nov. 4. Born in Scranton, Pa., she lived in Liverpool 40 years before moving to Jensen Beach 17 years ago. She was a homemaker and had been a civilian employee of the Air Force. She was a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Jensen Beach.Survivors: Her husband, Bert D.; two daughters, Marie Johnson of Norwalk, Conn., and Gail Swinburne of Oswego; a son, Richard Johnson of Canastota; a stepdaughter, Vicki Couch of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two stepsons, Barry Lobdell of Saranac Lake and Greg Lobdell of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; nine grandchildren. Memorial services and burial: Will be in Phoenix in the spring. All County Funeral Home, Stuart, Fla., had arrangements.
Elaine C. Perkins
November 30, 2002
Elaine Cost Perkins, 81, of Jamesville died Wednesday. She was born in Syracuse. She was a bookkeeper for CAP Line Construction and at Syracuse University. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and a volunteer at Community General Hospital. A son, Lee A., died previously.Survivors: Her husband of 61 years, Charles A.; a daughter, Cynthia E. Lopez of Charlevoix, Mich.; a son, Charles A. Jr. of Harrogate, Tenn.; two sisters, Ralou Horning of Syracuse and Patricia Cost of LaFayette; a brother, Peter Cost of Marcellus; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Sehl Burns Funeral Home. Calling hours, 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 4901 Jamesville Road, DeWitt. Contributions: Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency Hospice, 220 W. Garfield, Charlevoix, MI 49720.
Donald R. Sisson
November 30, 2002
Donald R. Sisson, 46, of Cazenovia died Thursday. Born in Portsmouth, Va., he graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and attended Niagara University. He was a mechanical superintendent for Combustion Engineering. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Church in Syracuse.Survivors: A daughter, A. Rebecca Sisson of Rochester; a son, Donald of Minneapolis; his parents, Donald B. and Patricia A. Sisson of Cazenovia; two sisters, Patricia Flynn of Baldwinsville and Alison Isgar of Fulton; two brothers, John of Orchard Park and Matthew of West Chester, Pa. Services: 9:15 a.m. Monday at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contributions: Legionaries of Christ, in care of the Rev. Anthony Bannon, 475 Oak Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410.
