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GAFFIGAN, Father Charles
STILLWATER, NEW YORK: Rev. Fr. Charles A. Gaffigan died February 18, 1969 in Troy. He was pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Church. He was the son of William F. and Anna Reedy Gaffigan, and the brother of Msgr. John J. Gaffigan of Albany, Sister Mary Margaret Gaffigan of Watervliet, Anna C. and Mary A Gaffigan, both of Troy, and William F. Gaffigan of Schenectady. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Peter the Apostle Church. Arrangements were handled by Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home.

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GARDNER, William
WATERTOWN, NEW YORK: William Gardner, 65, of the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown, died September 14, 2008. He was born May 15, 1943 in Rochester. He was a former resident of Massena and Ogdensburg. There are no known surviving relatives. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn; and two brothers, Augustus and John. Interment was at Sunnyside Cemetery in Morristown under the direction of Frary Funeral Home.

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GARDNER, William R.
FOREST HOME, NEW YORK: William Robert Gardner, 15, died April 6, 1912. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gardner. He was a sophomore at Ithaca High School. He was survived by his parents; and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Reynolds, Josephine Gardner, and Ethel Gardner. Services were held at the family home. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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GARROW, Agnes
MORRISONVILLE, NEW YORK: Agnes "Bea" Garrow, 86, died March 5, 2008 at the CVPH Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1921 in Plattsburgh to Louis and Gertrude Coryer Goddeau. She is survived by her husband, Edward R. Garrow; two daughters, Lisa Wise of Morrisonville, and Holly McQuinn (John) of Plattsburgh; three sons, Edward L, Garrow of Morrisonville, and Larry Garrow (Toni) and Ronald Garrow (Claire Cutaiar), all of Plattsburgh; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Alexander and Genvieve Goddeau, both of Plattsburgh; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Garrow; two brothers, Harold and Joseph Goddeau; and a grandson, Thomas Garrow. Interment was at St. Peter's Cemetery under the direction of R.W. Walker Funeral Home.

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GERMANI, Nicholas
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK: Nicholas R. Germani, 80, died September 10, 2011. He was born January 18, 1931 to Nicholas and Mary DiLitta Germani. He was a longtime handyman for the Beach Point Club. Survivors include his siblings, Mary Fekete, and Thomas, Joseph, and Carmella Germani. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Lucy Noe, Ann Bellino, Laura Allen, and Frank Germani. Interment was at Greenwood Union Cemetery under the direction of Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home.

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GERUTIS, Aleksandra
AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK: Aleksandra Gerutis, 100, died May 12, 2005 at the Edward L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. She was born in Tukum, Latvia on October 11, 1904 to Jonas and Ursula Mozgiras. She came to the U.S. with her family in 1949. She was a retired seamstress, and attended St. Casimir's Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Regina Kot (John) of Amsterdam; a son, John C. Gerutis (Eleanor) of Amsterdam; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jonas Gerutis; and a grandson, Joe Kot. Services were held at St. Casimir's Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Casimir's Cemetery under the direction of Betz, Rossi and Bellinger Family Funeral Home.

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GIGLIOTTI, Joseph, Jr.
NEWBURGH, NEW YORK: Joseph Gigliotti, Jr., 24, died January 14, 1960 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Warwick. He was born April 17, 1935 in Newburgh to Joseph Gigliotti, Sr. and Mary Scalzo Gigliotti. He was a student at the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Seminary in Ipswich, MA. He was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, and had studied at the Oblate Preparatory School in Tewksbury, MA. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include his father; a brother, John J. Gigliotti; two sisters, Evelyn Gigliotti and Mary (Vincent) Reale; a grandfather, Dominick Scalzo; his uncles and aunts; his cousins; and his friends. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery by Coloni Funeral Home.

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GIOVANNETTI, Margaret
HARRISON, NEW YORK: Margaret "Marge" Giovannetti, 93, passed away February 15, 2011. She was born November 19, 1917. She was a bookkeeper for the Happiness Laundry in Mamaroneck for over 50 years, and was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Harrison Seniors. She was the sister of Ann Vallarelli (Paul), and had several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Punturiero and Lena Triolo; and six brothers, Ben, Dan, Nick, Louis, Anthony, and Amedeo. Services were held at St. Gregory the Great Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home.

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GLEASON, Sister Mary Therese
WATERVLIET, NEW YORK: Sr. Mary Therese Gleason, PBVM, 83, died May 10, 1992 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. She was born in Denver. She entered St. Colman's Presentation Convent in 1926, and made her final vows in 1932. She held a master's degree in education from the College of St. Rose and degrees in counseling from St. John's University and the State University of New York at Albany. She was a licensed school psychologist, and served on the staff of the Early Childhood Developmental Program and St. Colman's Day Care Center. She was a Catholic school supervisor for the Diocesan School Office in Albany, and had been a former principal and teacher at St. Anthony's School in Albany and St. Ambrose's School in Latham. She was novice mistress at St. Colman's Convent. Survivors include a brother, James Gleason of Albany; two nieces; and her religious community. Services were held at the chapel of St. Colman's Home. Interment was at St. Colman's Cemetery.

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GLOOR, Emil
NEW MILFORD, NEW YORK: Emil A. Gloor, 73, died January 6, 1985. He owned the Hawthorne Manufacturing Company. Survivors include his wife, Emma Hrubofky Gloor; a son, James, of Lindenhurst; two daughters, Phyllis Gloor of Middletown, and Patricia Gloor of Woodside; four stepsons, John Whitford and Dennis Carlock, both of Hawthorne, Harvey Carlock of Ridgewood, and George Whitford of California; a brother, Albert, of Ringwood; two sisters, Loretta Bommelyn of Hawthorne, and Anna Owens of North Carolina; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Lazear-Smith Funeral Home.

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GLOW, Joanne
EAST OTTO, NEW YORK: Joanne E. Glow, 70, died October 26, 2005. She was born April 23, 1935 to the late Herbert and Dorothy Tegler Bartlett. She attended East Otto United Methodist Church. She was a member of the W. C. Edmunds Fire Company Auxiliary and the United Methodist Women, and enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd F. Glow; four daughters, Sharon Smith of Cattaraugus, Diane Barber of East Otto, Sandra Barber of East Otto, and Debra Glow of East Otto; a son, David Glow of Cattaraugus; two brothers, Harold Bartlett of Alabama, and Larry Bartlett of East Otto; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.Internment was at the East Otto Cemetery under the direction of Hills Funeral Chapel.

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GOCEK, John M.
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: John Michael Gocek, 87, died January 3, 2009. He worked at Niagara Mohawk for over 30 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended St. Daniel's Church. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Services were held at St. Daniel's Church. Entombment was at Assumption Cemetery with arrangements by Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home.

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GOLDSTEIN, Ruth
SALAMANCA, NEW YORK: Ruth Goldstein, 72, died June 2, 2007 at Olean General Hospital. She was born August 14, 1934 in New York City to the late Jack and Bessie Glasser. She held a bachelor's degree in elementary education from New York University, and was a retired teacher with the Salamanca City School District. She had also been a teacher in New Jersey. She was a member of B'nai Israel Synagogue in Olean, the Elkdale Country Club, and Holiday Valley in Ellicottville. She enjoyed reading, walking, golf, skiing, jigsaw puzzles, poker, mahjong, and going to the casinos. She is survived by her husband, Dr. George Goldstein; a son, Larry (Jan) Goldstein of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Debbie (Michael) Schenkel of Albany, and Leslie (Rick) Brown of Rockaway, NJ; a brother, Stephen (Margaret) Glasser of New Jersey; 4 grandchildren; and her friends, including Barbara Schatell of Queens. Interment was at B'nai Israel Cemetery in Olean with arrangements by O'Rourke and O'Rourke Funeral Home.

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GOLDTHWAIT, Alice
BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK: Alice M. LaFrance Goldthwait, 84, died May 27, 2005. She was born in Ontario, Canada, and had lived in the Syracuse area most of her life. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Baldwinsville. She is survived by six sons, David D. of Fulton, Paul R. (Bobbie) of Cicero, Edward P. (Annie) of Hannibal, Murton "Butch" (Zoe) of Memphis, and Steven A. and Leon W. (Elaine), all of Baldwinsville; a daughter, Joyce Nelson of Central Square; a sister, Zinnia (Robert) Skinner of Cato; 27 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murton L. Goldthwait; and a daughter, Mary Alice Nelson. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Burial was Belle Isle Cemetery with arrangements by Falardeau Funeral Home.

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GONZALES, Juan
GENEVA, NEW YORK: Juan Gonzalez, 88, died March 12, 2011 at the Geneva Living Center-North. He was born in Puerto Rico on November 26, 1922. He was a longtime employee of the Geneva Foundry. Survivors include his children in Puerto Rico and New York City; and his close friends, Ron (Carol) Steele, and Julie (Michael) Krebbs. He was preceded in death by his companion, Vena Steele. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery with arrangements by Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home.

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GONZALEZ, Georgina
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NEW YORK: Georgina M. Gonzalez, 85, died November 2, 2009. She was born in Cuba on April 3, 1924. She was a longtime employee of Mallory Battery. She is survived by her husband, Angel A. Gonzalez; a son, Angel Gonzalez (Lourdes) of Lawrenceville, GA; 3 sisters; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Teresa of Avila Church. Interment was at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Coffey Funeral Home.

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GONZALEZ, Maria
NEWARK, NEW YORK: Maria Teresa Gonzalez, 85, died May 22, 2008. She was born June 11, 1922 in Puerto Rico to Miguel and Ana Maria Negron Vicente. She attended St. Michael Church. She enjoyed music, dancing, animals and flowers. Survivors include three sons, Orlando "Speedy" (Cheryl) Gonzalez of Newark, Nelson Gonzalez of Manchester, and Jose (Paula) Gonzalez of Marion; a daughter, Lucy (James) DiSanto of Savannah; a brother, Virgino (Millie) Vicente of Florida; 11 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose R. Gonzalez; two brothers; and two sisters. Interment was at East Newark Cemetery by Waterman Funeral Home.

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GONZALES, Santos, Jr.
MONROE, NEW YORK: Santos Gonzales, Jr., age 8 months, died October 5, 1959. He was the son of Santos Gonzales, Sr. and Laura Gonzales. Interment was at Highland Mills with arrangements by Quackenbush Funeral Home.

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GOODMAN, Suetelle
ALBANY, NEW YORK: Suetelle Goodman, 76, died March 23, 1992 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. She was born in Fall River, MA. She was a retired secretary for Lazarow's Manufacturing Co., and had formerly lived in Schenectady. Survivors include her husband, Solomon Goodman; a son, Ronald Goodman of Schenectady; a sister, Estelle Dribbon of Miami; two brothers, Al and Louis Tobin, both of New York City; and a grandson. Interment was at Workmen's Circle Cemetery in Rotterdam under the direction of Levine Memorial Chapel.

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GOODRICH, Betty
CAMILLUS, NEW YORK: Betty C. Goodrich, 40, died October 29, 1971 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in 1931. Survivors include her husband, Clement A. Goodrich; a daughter, Karen D. Goodrich; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clarry; and three sisters, Mrs. William Keeney, Marie S. Clarry, and Mrs. Robert Breckenridge. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of B.L. Bush and Sons Funeral Home.

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GOODRUM, Charles
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Charles L. Goodrum, 60, died in 1940. He was a native of Athens, GA. He was an automatic telephone developer and inventor. He retired from the engineering department of Bell Telephone Company, and had worked on the installation of the first telephone system in St. Petersburg, FL. Survivors include his wife, Alice Goodrum; and a daughter, Mrs. Fred M. Goddard of Brooklyn. Services were held February 2, 1940 in New York.

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GORMAN, Sister Mary Josephine
BLUE POINT, NEW YORK: Sr. Mary Josephine Gorman, OSU, 94, died January 2, 2012 at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. She was born November 5, 1917 in New York City. She entered the the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk in 1933, making final vows eight years afterward. She held a bachelor's degree in education from Manhattan College. She was a longtime teacher, serving at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ozone Park, St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hartford, CT, Our Lady of Grace in Howard Beach, Our Lady of Victory in West Haven, CT, Our Lady Star of the Sea in Stamford, CT, and St. Maurice School in Stamford. She also directed arts and crafts for the Stamford Parks and Recreation summer program. She retired to Blue Point in 1996. Survivors include two sisters; and her nieces and nephews.Services were held at the St. Ursula Center Chapel. Interment was at the Ursuline Sisters' Cemetery in Blue Point.

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GORMAN, Stella
LOCKPORT, NEW YORK: Stella Gorman, 78, died June 12, 1968 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. She was born July 3, 1889 in Lockport to Thomas and Charlotte Dennis Gorman. She was a retired bookkeeper for real estate and insurance offices. She attended Grace Episcopal Church, and was a member of the Bishop Cox auxiliary there. She was survived by her mother; a brother, Harry Gorman; a sister, Mrs. Raymond Drier; a nephew; and 2 grand-nephews. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery with arrangements by Pruden and Kandt Funeral Home.

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GORZELSKI, Sadie
NORTHPORT, NEW YORK: Sadie Bertha Gorzelski, 98, died August 13, 2009. She was born June 30, 1911 to Alexander and Katarzyme Cichocka Krupa. She is survived by a son, William Gorzelski; a daughter, Patricia G. Naples (Anthony) of Northport; 9 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Gorzelski. Cremation arrangements were handled by Nolan and Taylor-Howe Funeral Home.

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GOUDIE, John J.
CARLISLE, NEW YORK: John Joseph Goudie died January 15, 2006 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Manhattan to George and Anna Keeley Goudie. He retired from the Amityville Police Department, and had also served with the Lindenhurst, NJ Police Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Retired Police of New York, the Amityville Policeman Benevolent Association, and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Agnes Cosgrove Goudie; and a brother, George Goudie of Palm Coast, FL. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cecelia Steenson and Virginia Hassert. Services were held at both St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carlisle and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lindenhurst, NJ. Interment with police and military honors was at Breslau Cemetery in Lindenhurst.

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GRAHAM, Ernest
CROWN POINT, NEW YORK: Ernest Graham, 78, died December 1, 1953 at Moses-Ludington Hospital at Ticonderoga. Survivors include a son, George Graham of Crown Point; a daughter, Mrs. Read Elethorpe of Long Island; and his grandchildren. Interment was at Forestdale Cemetery.

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GRAMOLINI, Hilda
LARCHMONT, NEW YORK: Hilda Paci Gramolini, 82, died December 29, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Mary Ellen) of White Plains, and Ronald (Carol) of New Rochelle; a sister, Laura Nucatola; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mario; a son, Robert; and a brother, Harry. Services were held at St. Augustine Church. Arrangements were handled by Fox Funeral Home.

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GRANVILLE, Anna
ITHACA, NEW YORK: Anna Granville, 61, died April 18, 1912 at her home. She was a Catholic, and a member of the Rosary Society. She had been an Ithaca area resident for 60 years. She was survived by two sons, Thomas F. Granville of Ithaca, and Michael A. Granville of Yonkers; five daughters, Mrs. Joseph Derosche of Syracuse, and Bridget Granville, Mrs. John Irish, Mrs. Henry Van Orman, and Elizabeth Granville, all of Ithaca; a sister, Mrs. Michael Granville; and a brother, Lawrence Herson. Services were held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

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GREENEY, Joan
OSWEGO, NEW YORK: Joan M. Greeney, 53, died August 3, 1990 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. She was born January 22, 1937 in to Larry and Mary Perry Pasco. She is survived by a son, Michael Pasco; and two daughters, Jennifer Greeney and Tina Peterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Niel Greeney. Burial was at St. Peter's Cemetery in Oswego under the direction of Dowdle Funeral Home.

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GREGG, Harold
GOSHEN, NEW YORK: Harold B. Gregg died October 3, 1959. He was the son of George F. and Jane Brundage Gregg. Services were held at the Goshen Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Wallkill Cemetery in Phillipsburg under the direction of Donovan Funeral Home.

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GROSSMAN, Dr. Wayne
BEMUS POINT, NEW YORK: Dr. Wayne R. Grossman, 64, died July 31, 2011 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN. He was born October 23, 1946 in Buffalo to Robert and Alma Neubecker Grossman. He was a graduate of Missouri Valley College, held a master's degree from the University of Missouri, and a Ph.D. in community development from Cornell University. He was an extension agent and later an executive director for the Cornell Cooperative Extension for over 35 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church. He served as a commissioner of Allegany State Park, and was a member of the VFW, the Kiwanis Club, and the Bemus Point Library board of directors. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Stoiber Grossman; two children, Eric (Amy) Grossman of Hamburg, NY, and Kim (Scott) Eicher of Aurora, CO; his mother, of Buffalo; two sisters, Susan (Randall) Hart of Albany, GA, and Jan (Bill) Baker of Winchester, TN; a brother, Paul (Cindy) Grossman of Dayton, OH; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Services were held at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Lind Funeral Home.

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GROTEVANT, Wanda
WALTON, NEW YORK: Wanda J. Grotevant, 78, died December 15, 2005 at Delaware Valley Hospital. She was born June 22, 1927 in Hamden to the late Ichabod and Ora Walcott Sprague. She worked at Breakstone's for over 30 years. Survivors include a son, Jimmie (Nancy) Grotevant of Canadensis, PA; two stepchildren, Sandra Paulino and Stephen Grotevant; two sisters, Beulah Houck and Helen Condon, both of Walton; 2 grandsons; and a niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Grotevant; a son, Donald Grotevant; and a brother, Ivan Sprague. Arrangements were handled by Clark, Winter and Courtney Funeral Home.

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GROTH, Leo
BLASDELL, NEW YORK: Leo Groth died November 8, 1971. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Groth; and the brother of Joseph (Joan) Albert (Marjorie), and the late Mary. Services were held at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.

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GRUBER, Mildred
MAYVILLE, NEW YORK: Mildred Parment Gruber, 73, died June 28, 2009. She was born January 7, 1936 to the late Kenneth R. and Mary Mays Parment. She was a longtime a bus driver for Mayville Central School, and attended Community Bible Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and horses. She is survived by her husband, Theodore "Jack" Gruber; three sons, Theodore (Brenda) Gruber, Steven (Dorothy) Gruber, and Bradley (Lisa) Gruber, all of Mayville; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Kenneth Ray Parment. Services were held at Community Bible Church. Burial was Mayville Cemetery by Freay Funeral Home.

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GUAY, Norman
PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK: Norman B. Guay, 85, died July 20, 2008. He was born May 23, 1923 in Chazy to Valmore and Alma Corbierre Guay. He owned Norman B. Guay Trucking, and his family owned the Blue Lantern Restaurant. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He attended St. Peter's Church, and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include two children, Karen P. Golden of Wesley Chapel, FL, and Thomas N. Guay (Deborah) of Morrisonville; a sister, Lucille Wilson of Plattsburgh; a granddaughter; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Clarice Margaret Guay; his parents; four sisters, Olive Russell, Alice Hall, Anita Kefalas, and Rita Trombly; and seven brothers, Ferdinand, Maurice, Arthur, Philip, Peter, Paul, and Victor Guay. Interment was at Whispering Maples Mausoleum under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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GUCKEMUS, Dorothy
NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK: Dorothy Adelaide Guckemus, 88, died April 9, 2007 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. She was born April 14, 1918 in Whitesboro to George and Clara Vaeth Linder. She was a tax preparer. She enjoyed fishing, and trips to the St. Lawrence River and Turning Stone Casino. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen Graves of Denver, CO, and Susan (Chris) Kandra of Klamath Falls, OR; two brothers, Jack (Jane) Linder of Utica, and Richard (Estelle) Linder of Fernandina, FL; a sister, Betty (Jack) Hickey of Utica; 3 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Bud" Guckemus; her parents; and a sister, Genevieve Miles. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams and Edmunds Funeral Home.

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GUERIN, Joan
SCHUYLERVILLE, NEW YORK: Joan A. Guerin died September 12, 2005 in Schuylerville. She was born April 16, 1937 in Burlington, VT to Benjamin and Florence Burnum. She was a former resident of Troy. Survivors include four children, Andrew M. Guerin, Armand Guerin, Jr., Carol A. Guerin and Linda M. Guerin; two sisters; two brothers; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand R. Guerin, Sr.; a son, Robert; and three sisters, Elaine Martin, Pauline Racine and Myrtle Wright. Cremation arrangements were handled by Flynn Brothers Funeral Home.

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HADDAD, Anna
NEW YORK MILLS, NEW YORK: Anna Haddad died October 10, 2010. She was born in Utica to the late Edward and Sarah Haddad. She was a retired electronic assembler at PAR Technology, and had also worked at International Computers, Limited (ICL). She was a gifted seamstress. She was a lifelong member of St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church, and served as a choir director. She was a church recording secretary for over 30 years, and was involved with the Antiochian Women's Organization and St. Ignatius of Antioch Christian Mission. She is survived by her cousins; her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; a sister-in-law, Bertha Haddad of North Utica; and two close friends, Jeannine Foppes and Lillian Pearson. She was preceded in death by a brother, George C. Haddad; two infant siblings, and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Frieda H. and Edward L. Marron, and Rose Haddad-Tahan and husband James A. Tahan. Services were held at St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church. Interment was at New Forest Cemetery with arrangements by Eannace Funeral Home.

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HADDEN, Aretta
BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK: Aretta Duren Hadden, 86, died March 17, 2010. She was born July 2, 1923. She is survived by a daughter, Gail (James) Lampman of Port Crane; a sister, Florence Zemek of Johnson City; her grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard; and a son, Robert Hadden. Interment was at Chenango Valley Cemetery under the direction of DeMunn Funeral Home.

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HADYK, John
CANASTOTA, NEW YORK: John N. Hadyk, 79, died December 10, 2006 at his home. He was born October 27, 1927 in Syracuse to Michael and Anna Luckacz. He opened Johnnie's Diner in Canastota in 1954, later known as Johnnie's Clamshed, and presently as Johnnie's Pier 31. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served in World War II and Korea. Survivors include twelve children and their spouses, Barbara and Joseph Malbouf of Oneida, Mary Emily Stamm of DeWitt, Michael and Debbie Alibrandi of Canastota, Philip Alibrandi of Lyncourt, Gary Hadyk of Waterloo, Larry and Maria Alibrandi and Theodore and Debbie Alibrandi, all of Fayetteville, John and Ellen Hadyk and Roger Hadyk, all of South Bay, and Cindy Hadyk, Nadine and Thomas Hayes, and William and Cindy Alibrandi, all of East Syracuse; a brother, Donald and Diana Hadyk of Boca Raton, FL; 24 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Ann Macko Hadyk and Nancy Alibrandi Hadyk; two sons, David and Kenneth Hadyk; and a brother, Walter Hadyk. Interment was at St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cemetery.

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HALLENBECK, Anna
ITHACA, NEW YORK: Anna Hallenbeck, 84, died January 18, 1965 at Tompkins Memorial Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Esther Woodard; and a son, Albert Hallenbeck. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery.

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HANLY, Sister Maria Dominic
YONKERS, NEW YORK: Sr. Maria Dominic Hanly died May 5, 2008. She was a nun with the Sisters of Charity, and resided at the Convent of Mary the Queen. She was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Kathleen Hanly; and the sister of Richard Hanly of California, and the late Dominic. She had several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Convent of Mary the Queen. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Yonkers under the direction of Ruggiero and Sons Funeral Home.

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HANRAHAN, William F.
ARKPORT, NEW YORK: William F. "Bill" Hanrahan, 76, died April 10, 2009 at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell. He was born November 29, 1932 in Hornell to William T. and Myra Stuart Hanrahan. He was a retired conductor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad with 44 years of service, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann's Church in Hornell. He was an artist, and enjoyed classical music, flying, and old movies. Family members include his wife of 54 years, Gerladine L. "Jerry" Harrison Hanrahan; eight children, Stephanie Hanrahan of Rochester, William Hanrahan, Jr. (Michelle Davenport) of Philadelphia, PA, Robin (William) Biddlecom of Suffield, CT, Thomas (Denise) Hanrahan of Galveston, TX, and Mary Bridget (Loren) South, David (Yvonne) Hanrahan, Kevin (Vicky) Hanrahan, and Patrick (Linda) Hanrahan, all of Hornell; a sister-in-law, Mary Hanrahan of Hornell; 24 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Hanrahan; and an infant sister, Phyllis Hanrahan. Services were held at St. Ann's Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery by Bishop and Johnson Funeral Home.

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HAPANOWICZ, Mary
NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK: Mary V. Hapanowicz, 74, died December 10, 2008. She was born May 22, 1934 to George and Mary Barzee Clarke. She and her husband operated a catering business. She was a member of the Church of The Sacred Heart/St. Mary's, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers at St. Mary's, the New York Mills and Whitesboro Seniors, the Notre Dame Boosters, and the Happy Travelers. She was a Buffalo Bills fan. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Stanley Hapanowicz; four sons and their spouses, Andrew and Jaynene Hapanowicz of Morris Plains, NJ, Mark and Beth Hapanowicz of Clinton, Stephen Hapanowicz of Charlotte, NC, and Edward and Laura Hapanowicz of Rome; two daughters, Christine Hapanowicz of New York Mills, and Katherine Hapanowicz and Chris Godlewski of New Hartford; a sister, Deborah Clarke of Utica; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Karen Clarke of Buffalo, George and Gloria Clarke of Utica, and Roger and Linda Clarke of Albany; 11 grandchildren; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Blum; and two brothers, Francis and Thomas Clarke. Burial was at St. Stanislaus Cemetery under the direction of Kowalczyk Funeral Home.

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HARRIS, Pearl
WATERFORD, NEW YORK: Pearl M. Harris, 90, died December 22, 1997 at her home. She was born June 27, 1907 to William E. and Mary D. Englemore Harris. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Waterford Public Schools with 35 years of service. She was a founding member and trustee of Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association, and a 65-year member of the Mohawk Valley Grange. Survivors include a sister, Adella Harris; her nieces; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Interment was at Hudson View Cemetery in Mechanicville by Dunn Funeral Home.

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HARTLEY, June
ELMIRA, NEW YORK: June M. Wainwright Hartley, 52, died June 25, 1985 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born June 19, 1933 in Middlebury, VT to Walter Wainright, Sr. and Louise Wainwright. She worked as a legal secretary, and was a member of St. Mary's Church. She was a charter member of the Chemung County Legal Secretaries. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn and Linda (James) Agan, both of Elmira; two sons, Daniel F. and James L. Thomas, both of Elmira; her mother; two brothers, Father Walter Wainright and James (Eileen) Wainwright; 4 grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Interment was at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

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HATCH, William Riley
BAY SHORE, NEW YORK: William Riley Hatch, 60, died September 6, 1925. He was born September 2, 1862 in Cleveland, OH. He was a stage and screen actor for over 40 years, having appeared in a number of early movies, including "The Idol of the North", "Other Men's Daughters", "When Rome Ruled", "Lady Audley's Secret", "Little Old New York" and "The Street of Forgotten Men". Some of his work was done under the name Riley Hatch. He was rehearsing to appear in a new play, "Apple Sauce", at the time of his passing. He did film work for Famous Players-Lasky Corp. at their Long Island City Studios, and was a member of several theatrical clubs. Services were held at his residence.

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HAYNES, Mildred
FAIRPORT, NEW YORK: Mildred H. Haynes died November 28, 1983. Survivors include her husband, Edward John; a son, Richard E. of Rochester; two daughters, Linda of Fairport, and Nancy of Rochester; her father, Ernest Hauswurz; a brother, Ernest M. Hauswurz of Las Vegas, NV; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at South Perinton Cemetery under the direction of Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home.

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HELFER, Katherine
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Katherine Helfer, 85, died February 19, 1993 at St. Claire's Hospital. She was born in Ballston Spa, NY. She was a retired teacher for the New York City School District with 30 years of service. She attended St. Patrick's Cathedral, and was a member of the Irish American Teachers' Association. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Semel of Baltimore, MD; a son, Stephen Helfer of Cambridge, MA; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Helfer. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ballston Spa. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ballston Spa under the direction of Armer Funeral Home.

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HENDRICKSON, Albert J.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Albert J. Hendrickson, 64, died January 9, 1955 in New York City. He worked in the construction industry, and was involved with several notable building projects, including Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village in New York, the Park Merced Housing Development in San Francisco, the Atomic Energy Project in Tennessee, and the Fairfax Housing Development in Virginia. He was native of Pittsburgh, PA, and had attended Duquesne University and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. He was formerly associated with the Mellon-Stuart Construction Company before moving to New York. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lively Hendrickson; and three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn McNeff, Mrs. Claire Sydenstricker, and Mrs. Marie Palmer, all of Pittsburgh, PA. Services were held at Epiphany Catholic Church. Interment was at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.

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HENDRICKSON, Evelyn
HAMPTON BAYS, NEW YORK: Evelyn Mae Hendrickson, 96, died October 28, 2001 at the Riverhead Nursing Home. She was born April 25, 1905. Survivors include a son, Raymond H. Hendrickson (Lauretta) of Hampton Bays; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Hendrickson; and a grandson, Mark Hendrickson. Burial was at Melville Cemetery under the direction of J. Ronald Scott Funeral Home.

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HERBS, Barbara
CANAAN, NEW YORK: Barbara W. Herbs, 72, died February 14, 2007 at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canaan. She was born November 29, 1934 in Great Barrington, MA to Russell and Helen Chapin Woodbeck. She was a graduate of Pittsfield Secretarial School. She and her husband operated Herbs Greenhouse. She was a retired former executive secretary at the Berkshire Farm for Boys, and had also worked at the Naval Ordinance in Pittsfield. Survivors include four sisters, Carolyn Wilkinson of Southfield, MA, Sara Gannon of Laguna Woods, CA, and Helen Johnston and Nancy W. Smith, both of Sheffield, MA; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo C. "Ren" Herbs, Jr. Interment was at Canaan Cemetery with arrangements by French, Gifford, Preiter and Blasl Funeral Home.

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HERMAN, Elmer
SHARON SPRINGS, NEW YORK: Elmer Herman, 79, died January 29, 1992 at the Community Hospital of Schoharie County in Cobleskill. He was born in Charles City, IA. He was a retired highway worker for Schoharie County. Survivors include his wife, Florence Lane Herman; and two sisters, Mildred Panagakas and Mabel Hall. Interment was at Sharon Cemetery under the direction of Lappeus Funeral Home.

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HILL, Dorothy
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Dorothy Edwards Hill, 79, died January 7, 1999 at Carolina Hospital Systems in Florence, SC. She was the mother of Nancy Reazes and Joel Reed. Arrangements were handled by George A. Warden Funeral Home. Interment was at Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA.

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HIRSCH, Morris
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK: Funeral services were held for Morris Hirsch on January 13, 1897. He had served as president of Temple Beth Elohim, and held other prominent offices at the temple. He was a Mason and a member of the Independent Order of Free Sons of Israel. Services were held at Temple Beth Elohim. Interment with Masonic rites was at Cypress Hills Cemetery.

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HISCOCK, Lois
NEDROW, NEW YORK: Lois Hiscock, 101, died July 30, 2009. She retired from Van Duyn Home and Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Gilmore (William); 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at LaFayette Cemetery by Hall Funeral Home.

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HISERODT, George
CONQUEST, NEW YORK: George Hiserodt died December 24, 1953 at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; a daughter, Mrs. Adah Richardson; a son, Harold; and his grandchildren. Burial was at Emerson Cemetery by Kinney Funeral Home.

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HOHLER, Lillian
GLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK: Lillian Hohler, 84, died December 9, 1990 at Nathan Littauer Hospital. She was a Gloversville native and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church of Gloversville. She is survived by two cousins. Services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment was at Prospect Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hollenbeck Funeral Home.

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HOLT, Edward
GLENDALE, NEW YORK: Edward F. Holt died May 29, 2005. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and served in the South Pacific. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and William Maurer; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Margaret; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ann Holt. Services were held at St. Pancras Church. Interment was at All Faiths Cemetery with arrangements by Schwille Funeral Home.

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HOLT, Thomas
FAIRPORT, NEW YORK: Thomas E. Holt died June 18, 1974. He retired from Phillips Crown Ribbon and Carbon in Rochester. He was born in Accrington, Lancashire, England in 1888, and had been a Fairport resident for over 50 years. Interment was at White Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home.

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HOPP, Wilhelmina
YONKERS, NEW YORK: Wilhemina Koerwer Hopp, 91, died August 27, 1975 at Kingsbridge Heights Nursing Home in the Bronx. She was born April 1, 1884 in New York City. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Herbert, of Yonkers; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry G. Hopp.

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HORBAL, Walter
AUBURN, NEW YORK: Walter C. Horbal, 78, died July 2, 2009. He retired from ALCO, and was a Korean War veteran. He was a native of Canada, but had lived in the Auburn area for 60 years. He is survived by two sons, Greg (Beth) Horbal, and Michael Horbal, all of Auburn; a daughter, Ann Marie (Michael) Baim; two brothers, Peter and Maurice Horbal; three sisters, Ann Rokosh, Mary King, and Rose Williams; a sister-in-law, Barbara McQueeney; 7 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Miskowiec Horbal; a daughter, Michelle Horbal; a sister, Stephanie Chappel; and a brother, Jack Horbal. Services were held at St. Hyacinth Church. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery.

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HOYT, Dr. Floyd
CENTRAL SQUARE, NEW YORK: Dr. Floyd C. Hoyt, 64 died March 10, 1953 at his residence. He was a graduate of Cornell University, and was a member of the Central New York Veterinarian Association, the state veterinary society, and Alpha Psi fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Emily T. Hoyt; a daughter, Mrs. Rupert Woodcock of Weedsport; a brother, David M. Hoyt; and a nephew. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery.

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HUBER, Marjorie
ALBANY, NEW YORK: Marjorie D. Huber, 79, died January 1, 1992 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. She was a retired employee of the Department of Social Welfare with 40 years of service, and served as secretary to the commissioner. She was a member of the AARP and the ADK Mountain Club, and was a former member of the Evangelical Protestant Church board. She was unmarried. Survivors include her nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Evangelical Protestant Church. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery by Daniel Keenan Funeral Home.

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HURLEY, Ann
DOBBS FERRY, NEW YORK: Ann G. Hurley, 76, died February 14, 1975 at the Dobbs Ferry Hospital. She was born January 23, 1899. She was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart and the Senior Sodality. There were no immediate surviving family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Hurley. Services were held at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

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HYRA, Stephen
WATERVLIET, NEW YORK: Stephen Hyra, 86, died March 14, 2010. He was born in Poland on April 1, 1923 to the late Micolaj and Katerina Padla Hyra. He came to the U.S. in 1964. He worked at White Eagle Bakery, and retired as a washer and quality control inspector for Albany Felt Co. He attended St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet and St. Anthony's Church in Troy. He was the father of Andrew (Ginny) Hyra, Sr. of Brunswick, and Walter (Cathy) Hyra of Watervliet; and the brother of Sam and Anna Hyra of the Ukraine, and the late Paula Hyra. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Nicholas Cemetery by Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home.

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ILICH, Ray
CORNWALL, NEW YORK: Ray Ilich, 64, died July 7, 1988 at Rosary Hill Nursing Home in Hawthorne. He was born February 2, 1924 in Pennsylvania to James Ilich and Mary Manovitch. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was also an air traffic controller at the Dutchess County Airport. Survivors include his wife, Alice Clouser Ilich; a son, Jeff Ilich of Syracuse; his mother, of Pennsylvania; and a brother, Dennis Ilich of Toms River, NJ. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mountainville with arrangements by James F. Lulves Funeral Home.

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INDZONKA, Allen J., Sr.
NEWBURGH, NEW YORK: Allen J. Indzonka, Sr. died February 9, 1955 at his residence. He was born in Posen, Germany to Augusta and Mary Kadriskey Indzonka. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving with Company L of the 1st New York Regiment. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, the Washington Heights Association, and the United Spanish War Veterans. He had lived in Newburgh for over 80 years. Survivors include his wife, Anna M. Jennings Indzonka; a daughter, Mrs. Madelyn E. Powers of Woodside; a son, Allen J. Indzonka, Jr. of Newburgh; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Eichholzer, Mrs. Mary Cromwell, and Mrs. Amelia Gale; a brother, John; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery by Toohey Brothers Funeral Home.

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INTROINI, Teresa
PELHAM MANOR, NEW YORK: Teresa Introini died February 25, 1981. She was a former resident of Yonkers and Tuckahoe. She was the mother of Julian Amodei. Other survivors include 2 granddaughters and 4 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Introini. Services were held at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Interment was at St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Sinatra Funeral Home.

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ISHMAIL, Sara
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Sara Coker Ishmail, 61, died January 26, 2009. She was born October 19, 1947. She graduated from Benedict College, and held a master's degree in social work from Syracuse University. She retired from Colgate University, and was a social worker at Vera House. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, and attended Bethany Baptist Church. She is survived by two children, Sabrena Ishmail and Robert McLee, both of Syracuse; seven brothers, Raymond (Sadie), Joe (Alberta), Lee (Iola), Earl, Alfred (Evelyn), Nesbitt and James Coker (Myong), all of Syracuse; a sister, Colleen Coker; a grandson; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.

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JACKMAN, William M.
OWEGO, NEW YORK: William M. Jackman, 73, died November 23, 2008. He worked at Gunlocke Company in Wayland for over 20 years and was vice-president in charge of manufacturing. He was formerly in charge of manufacturing at the Stackmore Company, and also worked for True Value Home Center. He attended Owego United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Jackman; two sons, Bill (Terry) Jackman of Rock Hill, SC, and Tom (Julie) Jackman of Cayce, SC; a daughter, Penny (Don Wensel) of Endwell; a sister, Ruth Ohler of Hernando, FL; a brother, David (Pat) Jackman of Melbourne, FL; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Richards Funeral Home.

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JACOBELLIS, Lucy
BRONX, NEW YORK: Lucy Theresa Jacobellis, 90, died April 8, 2009. She was born June 22, 1918 to Nicholas and Antoinette Valerio DelPurgatorio. She was the wife of the late Dominick "Tom" Jacobellis; the sister of Louise Sorrentino; and the aunt of several nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Bartholomew's Church in Yonkers. Entombment was at Saint Raymond's Cemetery with arrangements by Flynn Memorial Home.

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JANIS, Stanley
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK: Stanley Janis, 76, died December 29, 1940. He was a native of Poland, and was a longtime Schenectady resident. He worked at General Electric for 40 years, and attended St. Adalbert's Church. He was survived by his wife, Katherine Janis; two sons; eight daughters; and his grandchildren. Services were held at St. Adalbert's Church. Burial was at St. Adalbert's Cemetery under the direction of Jennings Funeral Home.

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JANKOWSKI, John R.
KINGS PARK, NEW YORK: John R. Jankowski died Sepember 15, 2009. He was born July 25, 1933. He was the father of Janine, John and Jack; and the brother of Felicia Padley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Jankowski. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment was at Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of Butler-Hughes Funeral Home.

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JANOWSKI, Henry
YONKERS, NEW YORK: Henry A. Janowski, 88, died April 2, 2010. He was born September 4, 1921 in Bronx, NY to the late Joseph and Anna Janowski. He worked as a carpenter for Local #45 in New York City, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Christine Janowski and Jean Moccio; a brother, Vito Dziekonski; a grandson; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson under the direction of Sinatra Memorial Home.

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JARMACZ, Sister Mary Joseph Ann
CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK: Sr. Mary Joseph Ann Jarmacz, 72, died July 12, 1988 in Cheektowaga. She was a 50-year member of the Felician Congregation. She was born Anne Jarmacz in Syracuse. She entered the Felician Congregation in 1932 in Buffalo, professing final vows in 1940. She was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Teachers' College in Buffalo, and was an educator for 36 years, in addition to being a longtime supervisor at the former Immaculate Heart of Mary Home For Children in Cheektowaga. She taught in schools in Ogdensburg, Buffalo and Syracuse, and was a principal and convent superior at St. Stanislaus Parish in Utica, and St. Stanislaus Parish in Binghamton. Survivors include three sisters, Frances Henry and Catherine Jastrzemski, both of Syracuse, and Jean Pieklik of Liverpool; a brother, Anthony Jastrem of Syracuse; and her religious community. Services were held at Villa Maria Convent Chapel in Buffalo. Interment was at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Cheektowaga.

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JEWHURST, Ida
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK: Ida May Longley Jewhurst died December 2, 1921. She was the wife of Thomas E. Jewhurst. Services were held at her residence. Interment was at Cypress Hills Cemetery.

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JOCKERS, Edna
NEWBURGH, NEW YORK: Edna Tubandt Jockers, 84, died August 7, 1982 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born January 16, 1898 in Astoria, NY to Gustave and Mary Elizabeth Losey Tubandt. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spanish-American War, the Cronomer Valley Ladies' Auxiliary, and the Seniors Club. Survivors include her husband, John Jockers; a daughter, Edna M. Loncto of Wappinger Falls; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Trinity United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Fostertown Cemetery under the direction of Perrott's Funeral Home.

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JOHNSON, Joseph B., Jr.
YONKERS, NEW YORK: Joseph B. Johnson, Jr., 87, died April 4, 1971 at St. John's Riverside Hospital. He was born May 13, 1833 in Powhatan, VA to Joseph B. Johnson, Sr. and Susan Johnson. He was a chauffeur for the New York City Post Office for over 30 years. He was chaplain of the Westchester Choral Guild. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees, the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, and the Knights of Pythias. He was a member and past president of the senior choir at A.M.E. Zion Church. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Coston Johnson. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery with arrangements by Brooks Memorial Home.

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JOLEVSKA, Vasa
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Vasa Jolevska, 95, died January 28, 2009. She was born in Bukovo, Macedonia. She relocated to Syracuse at the age of 67, and became a U.S. citizen at the age of 85. She is survived by two sons, Pando (Sue) Jolevski of Hobart, IN, and Tome (Danica) Jolevski of Liverpool; her grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; her godchildren; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vangel; and a son, Josif. Services were held at St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home.

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JONES, Agnes
TROY, NEW YORK: Agnes E. Groesbeck Jones, 90, died January 8, 2002. She was born in Troy to Gates and Ella Fitzpatrick Groesbeck. She was a former manager for Montgomery Ward, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburgh. She is survived by a son, Gary L. Jones of Duanesburg; a stepson, Harold L. Jones, Jr. of West End, NC; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Reynolds of Troy; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Jones, Sr.; and her parents. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Bryce Funeral Home.

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JONES Bridget
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Bridget Drake Jones died June 1, 1918. She was originally from County Longford, Ireland. She worked for the Clifford A. Hand family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Jones. Services were held at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

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JONES, Douglas A.
BERNE, NEW YORK: Douglas Arthur Jones, 73, died April 8, 2012. He was born April 21, 1938 to the late Howard and Lillian Jones. He formerly worked for the NYS Department of Transportation and the Albany County Highway Department. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and having coffee with friends. Survivors include two sisters, Marilyn Mayers of Geneva, AL, and Ruth (Hillery) Thibodeaux of Katy, TX; two brothers, Roy (Charlotte) Jones of Berne, and Edwin (Carol Lynn Coronios) of Chatham; his nieces and nephews; and his grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Services were held at Helderberg Lutheran Church. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Fredendall Funeral Home.

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JONES, Mildred
PENNELLVILLE, NEW YORK: Mildred M. Jones, 89, died February 28, 2008. She had worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and was also an occupational health technician with Syroco. She was a member of Pennellville United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Ada (Richard) Caines of Pennellville, and Janice (Ronald) Johst of Phoenix; three sons, Ronald (Patricia) Jones of Warners, and Henry Jones and Howard Jones, Jr., both of Pennellville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lester Jones, Sr.; and a son, James H. Jones. Interment was at the Pennellville Cemetery under the direction of Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home.

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KALIN, Ruth
PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK: Ruth A. Kalin, 54, died February 15, 2004 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. She was born October 15, 1949 in Williamsport, PA to Robert and Bertha May Frailey Dwyer. She was past president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Excelsior Engine Company #5, and was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Tri-State Naval Ship #7241. She is survived by her husband, Vernon L. Kalin, Jr.; her sons, Bruce Kalin of Port Jervis, Vernon Kalin III of Amityville, and T.J. Kalin of Huguenot; a sister, Margaret Fuller of Port Jervis; her grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Pine Hill Cemetery in Sparrowbush by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home.

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KALLFELZ, Joseph H.
BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK: Joseph Hugo Kallfelz, 71, died January 28, 2001. He was born March 24, 1929 in Kauffung, Germany, and relocated to the Baldwinsville area in 1950. He was a retired vice-president of the Seneca Savings and Loan Association, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended St. Augustine's Church. He is survived by a brother, Ronald H. Kallfelz of Clay; and 2 nieces. Services were held at St. Augustine's Church. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Falardeau Funeral Home.

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KAMINSKI, Stanislaus
WINGDALE, NEW YORK: Stanislaus "Ski" Kaminski, 98, died September 24, 2007 at New Milford Rehabilitation Center in New Milford, CT. He was born July 3, 1909 in Lorraine, OH to Vincent and Katherine Kaminski. He was a short order cook at L&M Restaurant, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed growing plants. He was a sports fan, and liked watching the New York Mets. Survivors include two nephews, Bruce Kaminski of Bath, ME, and John Kaminski of Sylvania, OH; and his friends, including Doug and Bev Mayette of Wingdale. Entombment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Putnam Valley under the direction of Hufcut Funeral Home.

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KANE, Joseph
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK: Joseph Kane died November 25, 1918. He was the husband of Mary Coughlin Kane. A funeral Mass was held at St. Michael's Church. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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KANOFF, William
ALBANY, NEW YORK: William Kanoff, 87, died February 16, 1987. He was born in Russia. He was a former aviation mechanic at the Naval Air Training Base in Pensacola, FL, where he was a longtime resident prior to coming to Albany. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Temple B'nai Israel Men's Club, both in Pensacola. Survivors include a son, Sidney Kanofsky of Glens Falls; two daughters, Louise Goodman of Troy and Evelyn Aronson of West Palm Beach, FL; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Shaaray Tefila Cemetery in Glens Falls under the direction of Levine Memorial Chapel.

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KAPLAN, Dr. Aline
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Dr. Aline Kaplan, 60, died September 29, 1983 at her residence in Manhattan. She was born in June of 1923 in New York to Morris and Dora Zeresky Kaplan. She served as executive director of Hadassah, an organization with which she was active for over 30 years. She was a graduate of Hunter College, and later earned a law degree from Columbia University. She received a doctorate in Jewish history from Yeshiva University. She practiced law in Manhattan. She was on the board of directors of the American Zionist Federation, the National Council of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and the United Israel Appeal. She was a delegate to the World Zionist Congress, and authored articles for the Zionist Encyclopedia and other publications. She was elected to the Hunter College Hall of Fame. She is survived by a sister, Caroline Feldman of Manhattan. Funeral services were held at the Riverside Memorial Chapel.

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KARASINSKI, Florence
CAMILLUS, NEW YORK: Florence J. Karasinski, 88, died August 14, 2006 at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. She was born October 20, 1917 in Syracuse to Frank Sojka and Josephine Janasiewicz. She worked as a waitress at Cottage Bake Shop for 30 years, and had also been employed by Schrafft's Restaurant. She attended Holy Family Church, and was a longtime Camillus resident. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Frank Fiello of Syracuse; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Frances Sojka of Lisle, IL, and Frank and Ann Sykes of Syracuse; a sister, Clara Callahan of Baldwinsville; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Anthony Karasinski; a daughter, Linda Urciuoli; and two sisters, Stella Henry and Lottie Kazel. Services were held at Holy Family Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt by Buranich Funeral Home.

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KASE, Selma
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK: Selma Kase, 82, died July 22, 1971. She was born in Jermyn, PA. She attended Pierce Avenue United Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a son, Luther Kase; a brother, Raymond Johnson; a sister, Lilly Funnel; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Bell Funeral Home.

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KASZUBA, Father Aloysius
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Father Aloysius Kaszuba, 90, died September 15, 1982 at the Jeanne Jugan Home for the Aged. He was married, and had entered the priesthood following his wife's death. He served at The Oratory in Rock Hill for nearly 40 years, and had been pastor of Divine Saviour Catholic Church in York. He is survived by a daughter, Sister Marie Christina of St. Joseph's Convent in Brentwood, NY. Services were held at St. Mary's Star of the Sea in Far Rockaway.

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KATZERAL, Katherine
WEST WINFIELD, NEW YORK: Katherine "Kate" Katzeral died April 20, 2006. She was born April 11, 1916 to Mary Sango. She was the stepdaughter of George Sango. She was a retired postal clerk in West Winfield with 37 years of service. She was secretary of the board of the Greater Winfield Medical Building for 30 years, and served as secretary for the Winfield Grange for over 32 years. She was on the West Winfield Village Board and the Board of Elections, and was a volunteer at the Scott House nutrition center. She was a member of the Catholic Women's Club and the Senior Citizens' Club of West Winfield. She is survived by her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Protzman; and three brothers, Joseph Sango, Nicholas Sango, and George Sango. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams and Edmunds Funeral Home.

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KAUFMANN, Julius
EAST SETAUKET, NEW YORK: Julius H. Kaufmann, 93, died July 9, 2009. He was born February 2, 1916 in Brooklyn to the late Henry and Mary Kaufmann. He retired from the maintenance department at Little Flower Orphanage, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed gardening. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy (William) Chereb of East Setauket; a granddaughter, Samantha Bradshaw; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Kaufmann. Interment was at St. James Churchyard in Setauket, NY under the direction of Bryant Funeral Home.

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KAYAIAN, Adrina
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Adrina Casparian Kayaian died September 23, 2009 at her home. She was born March 13, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to Hrant and Hranoush Casparian. She was a graduate of Cornell University. She worked in the test kitchens of Ladies' Home Journal magazine and traveled across the U.S. interviewing families for the "How America Lives" series. She was a longtime worker at the family drugstore, Tower Pharmacy, and also worked in the housewares department at Bloomingdale's demonstrating kitchen equipment. She remained active with Cornell University, and conducted alumni interviews of prospective students. She was a lifelong member of the Armenian Evangelical Church of New York, and was named the church's Mother of the Year in 1989. She was also a member of the the Daughters of Vartan, and enjoyed world travel. Survivors include her husband, Berge Kayaian; three children, Paul, Elizabeth and Robert; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was at Nassau Knolls Cemetery.

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KELLOGG, Dorothy
SKANEATELES, NEW YORK: Dorothy G. Kellogg died March 28, 1967 at Auburn Memorial Hospital. She was born in Manchester, NH. She was a member of the Ester Stevens Brazier Guild of Early American Decoration and the Skaneateles Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Llewellyn Kellogg; two daughters, Mrs. Lani Lemax of Skaneateles, and Mrs. JoAnn Buck of Utica; a son, Barry Kellogg of Syracuse; and two brothers, Robert Tyler of Warrington, FL, and Howard Tyler of Hazelton, PA. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery by Dell Funeral Home.

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KELLY, Michael
ITHACA, NEW YORK: Michael Kelly, 51, died April 18, 1912 at his residence. He was a grocer, and also worked for the Morse Chain Company. Survivors include his mother, Annie Kelly; a brother, Daniel Kelly of Watkins; and a sister, Julia Quinlan of New York City.

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KENNEDY, Sister Mary Liguori
ALBANY, NEW YORK: Sr. Mary Liguori Kennedy, RSM, 95, died April 23, 2004. She was born in Watervliet, NY to the late Mary and Arthur Kennedy. She was a Sister of Mercy for 77 years and taught at many different schools, including St. Patrick's, St. Teresa's, Vincentian Elementary Schools and Vincentian/Bishop Maginn High School in Albany, Keveny High School in Cohoes, and Catholic Central High School in Troy. She is survived by a sister, Roberta Kennedy of of Watervliet; and a close friend, Mary DeCotis of Watervliet. Services were held at the Convent of Mercy Chapel. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery under the direction of W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home.

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KIERAN, Sister Austin
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: Sr. Austin Kieran died July 11, 1987 at St. Joseph Convent Infirmary. She was a native of Moravia. She was a nun with the Sisters of St. Joseph, and entered religious life in 1927 from St. Augustine Parish in Rochester. She was a graduate of Nazareth Academy, and studied at Nazareth College and Ithaca College, earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in music. She also studied at the Eastman School of Music. She served as a music teacher and guidance counselor at several schools, including Nazareth Hall, St. Ambrose, St. John the Evangelist, St. Stanislaus, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. She taught in the music department of Nazareth College, as well as at the Nazareth Conservatory of Music. She was director of residents at Nazareth College, and worked in the guidance department at Nazareth Academy. She enjoyed playing the piano. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Richard Lancer of Rochester; a nephew; a grand-niece; her cousins; and her religious community. Services were held at the SSJ Motherhouse. Interment was at the Sisters' section of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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KILMER, Kenneth
WALTON, NEW YORK: Kenneth D. Kilmer, 73, died October 23, 2004 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. He was born May 29, 1931 in Walton to Arthur and Maude Bowker Kilmer. He was a dairy farmer. Survivors include four brothers, Roy, William, and Roger Kilmer, all of Walton, and Theodore Kilmer of Gilboa; a sister, Betty Johnston of Walton; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Arthur, and Eugene Kilmer. Interment was at the Walton Cemetery with arrangements by Clark, Winter and Courtney Funeral Home.

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KINCH, Pauline
WALTON, NEW YORK: Pauline Kinch, 97, died October 29, 2007 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1910 in Walton to the late James William and Maude Winifred Constable Shackelton. She worked in the packaging department at Breakstone's for over 20 years, and enjoyed music. Survivors include two sons, Ernest (Ellie) Kinch and Robert Kinch, all of Walton; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Kinch, Sr.; and four children, Walter Kinch, Jr., Rebecca Budine, Barbara Nichols and Carol Sue Kinch. Interment was at Walton Cemetery under the direction of Clark, Winter and Courtney Funeral Home.

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KIRKER, Nora
ALBANY, NEW YORK: Nora Kirker 91, died July 9, 2009. She was born November 23, 1917. She was a resident of the Julie Blair Nursing Center. There are no known surviving family members. Interment was at Vale Cemetery in Schenectady by Jones Funeral Home.

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KLEIN, Morris
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Morris B. Klein died December 6, 1919. He was born June 8, 1875. He was the husband of Hanna Klein; and the father of Elsie Klein. Interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

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KLETSKE, Herbert
PORT EWEN, NEW YORK: Herbert J. Kletske, 91, died January 22, 2005. He was born March 25, 1913 in Brooklyn to Joseph and Bella Laden Kletske. He and his wife co-owned a women's clothing shop, and he had also worked for Anderson-Little and Jonathan Reid, Ltd. He was a member of Temple Emanuel. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Helen Goldberg; a daughter, Beth Joan Olsson; a granddaughter; 2 great-grandchildren; and 2 nieces. Interment was at Montrepose Cemetery under the direction of Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home.

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KLINK, Edward
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Edward J. Klink died December 10, 1945 at his residence. He retired from the Syracuse Fire Department with 26 years of service, and had served as chauffeur to five different fire chiefs. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, the Firemen's Benevolent Association, and the Holy Name Society. He was survived by his wife, Helen Senke Klink; three sons, Robert A. Klink, James T. Klink, and John E. Klink; his father, Edward T. Klink; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur G. Neuman and Mrs. John R. Hutchinson; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church. Burial was at Assumption Cemetery with arrangements by M.L. Callahan Funeral Service.

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KLUGMAN, Gertrude
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Gertrude Klugman, 58, died January 23, 1957 in New York City. She enjoyed wintering in Miami, FL. Survivors include her husband, Sol; and two sisters, including Mrs. Florence Hammer of Miami, FL. Services were held at the Riverside-Flagler Memorial Chapel. Interment was at Star of David Cemetery.

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KOLWAITE, Wanda
ORISKANY FALLS, NEW YORK: Wanda Kolwaite, 91, died May 21, 2008. She was born October 18, 1916 in Utica to Stanley and Mary Mazur Wolanski. She retired from the Utica State Hospital, and attended St. Joseph's Church. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Marilyn of Oriskany Falls, and Sharon and Daniel of Sauquoit; a sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Leo Cieslak of Oriskany Falls; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Kolwaite; two brothers, Joseph and John Wolanski; and her parents. Services were held at St. Joseph's Church. Burial was at St. Joseph's Cemetery with arrangements by Kloster-Northrop and Bentz Funeral Home.

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KOPTA, John
RIPLEY, NEW YORK: John Kopta, 84, died February 13, 2008. He was born October 15, 1923 to the late Leslie and Elizabeth Chambra Kopta, Sr. He was a dairy farmer, and also a truck driver and milk hauler. He was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, June Platt Kopta; his children, Margaret (Sam) McGlamery of Denver, CO, Maryann (Mike) Raeder of Sparks, NV, Patricia (Hank) Rater of St. Augustine, FL, Joanne (Pat) Brennan of Sherman, Anna (Paul) Schultz and John Kopta, both of North East, PA, Vicki (Bill) Boria of Findley Lake, Teresa (Paul) Mateja of Lackawanna, and Michael (Marie) Kopta of Ripley; a sister, Anna Kopta of Ripley; two brothers, Leslie Kopta, Jr. of French Creek, and Charles Kopta of Ripley; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Kopta; and four brothers, Paul, George, Frank, and Andy Kopta. Arrangements were entrusted to Spitzer Funeral Home.

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KORBA, Alexey
YONKERS, NEW YORK: Alexey A. Korba, 82, died April 22, 1969 at the Yonkers General Hospital. He was born in Galicia, Austria. He retired from Alexander Smith Carpet Co., and had lived in Yonkers for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Sophie Hawrylchak Korba; three daughters, Nada Korba, Vera Korba, and Luba Korba; two sons, Harry and William; a brother, Daniel; and 4 grandchildren. A son, Lt. John Korba was missing in action during World War II and presumed dead. Interment was at St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Christian Cemetery in Cossville, NJ with arrangement by The Memorial Home in Yonkers.

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KORYTKOWSKI, Sylvia
AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK: Sylvia Korytkowski, 70, died October 4, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. She was born October 27, 1935 in Amsterdam, NY to the late William and Stella Zwolak Slocum. She retired from New York Telephone Company, and was a member of St. Stanislaus Church. She is survived by her husband, Victor Korytkowski; a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Rick Amodeo of Amsterdam; a son, Mark Korytkowski of Amsterdam; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Sylvia Slocum of Amsterdam; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; her cousins; and her nephews. Services were held at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment was at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Hagaman under the direction of Jendrzejczak Funeral Home.

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KOSCINSKI, Sophie
UTICA, NEW YORK: Sophie L. Koscinski, 83, died April 28, 2010. She was born March 30, 1927 to Julius and Mary Sobieranski Kokosenski. She is survived by two sons, Michael Koscinski (Maryann) of Utica, and Peter Koscinski (Cindy) of Barneveld; two daughters, Rose Stevens (Ernie) of Verona, and Myrna Talento (Philip) of Chadwicks; a sister, Josephine Lenio of Utica; three brothers, Richard Kokosenski of Schuyler, and Henry Kokosenski (Sheila) and Joseph Kokosenski (Rubye), all of California; her in-laws; 7 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. Koscinski; and four siblings, Tony, Frances, Steve and John. Services were held at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church. Interment was at St. Stanislaus-St. Casimir Cemetery by Myslinski Funeral Home.

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KOSIEROWSKI, Dorothy
BLASDELL, NEW YORK: Dorothy Kosierowski died November 12, 1971. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and the Mothers Club at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church. She was the wife of Stephen Kosierowski, Sr.; the mother of Stephen, Jr., Nancy and Donna; and the sister of Mrs. Edward (Barbara) Papson, and Leonard (Alice) Yanchik. Services were held at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery with arrangements by John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.

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KRASOWSKI, Sofia
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK: Sofia Woronko Krasowski, 86, died August 11, 2008. She was the mother of Stephanie (Larry) Kraft and Ann (Donald) Entress. She had 4 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter. Services were held at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Interment was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Center Moriches with arrangements by Ruland Funeral Home.

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KRENICHYN, Thelma
HERKIMER, NEW YORK: Thelma Krenichyn, 83, died September 30, 2001. She was born April 22, 1918 in Gloversville to Lee and Irene Eglin Corman. She retired from the Montgomery Ward store in Herkimer with 38 years of service. She attended the Mohawk Reformed Church, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah (Paul) Beaudoin of Arizona; a son, Eric Davis of Kansas City, KS; three stepdaughters, Lisa Holynski of Herkimer, Carolyn Dunckel of Utica, and Danalee (Leon) Capone of Syracuse; three stepsons, Daryl and Vicki Krenichyn of Ilion, and Scott (Susan) Krenichyn and Lane (Kathleen) Krenichyn, all of Herkimer; two brothers, Leonard and Raymond Corman; 3 grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; a cousin in Syracuse; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Voris Davis and Daniel Krenichyn. Services were held at the Herkimer Reformed Church. Interment was at Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Cemetery under the direction of Fenner Funeral Home.

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KRIEVER, Lambert, Sr.
CORTLAND, NEW YORK: Lambert Kriever, Sr., 75, died October 30, 1997 at Cortland Memorial Hospital. He was born September 12, 1922 in Estonia to Anton and Pauline Orras Kriever. He was a foreman at Wickwire Bros., and had also been a welder at Champion Sheet Metal. He was an Army veteran of a World War II, and had been a prisoner of war in Germany. He was a Little League baseball coach, and enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the VFW and the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Susie Petrella Kriever; four sons, Robert, Richard and Michael, all of Cortland, and Lambert, Jr. of Homer; a daughter, Maria Kriever of Cortland; a sister, Elsie Cesarano; a half-sister, Nettie (Henry) Rathje of Vestal; 9 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his stepfather, Onufrey Pushkar. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cortland with arrangements by Wright-Beard Funeral Home.

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KRITZ, Lillian
AVON, NEW YORK: Lillian E. Kritz, 89, died August 18, 2001. She was born in Lurgan, Ireland on July 21, 1912 to James Mawhinney and Elizabeth Patterson Mawhinney. She was a retired secretary with the Fetter Corporation in Buffalo. She was a former foster grandparent at Avon Central School and a member of the Women's Benefit Life Association. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol (Walter) Kardell of St. Louis, MO, and Irene (Owen) Bowers of Avon; a son and daughter-in-law, Arnold (Candy) Johnson of Greensboro, NC; a brother, William Mawhinney of Toronto; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Etta Moise and Irene Sullivan; and two brothers, Douglas and Thomas Mawhinney. Services were held at St. Agnes Church. Interment was at St. Agnes Cemetery under the direction of Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home.

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KRIZAN, Michael
HILTON, NEW YORK: Michael J. Krizan, 84, died March 20, 2002. He was a military veteran. Survivors include his wife, Florence Krizan; his children, Elaine (Bernie) Best, J. (Margaret) Krizan, and Shirley Scarlett; a sister, Theresa Beauchamp; a brother, Julius; a sister-in-law, Ethel (Gerry) Reichhart; his grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters. Services were held at St. Mark's Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery under the direction of Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home.

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KRZEMINSKI, Bernice
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK: Bernice Swan Krzeminski died January 10, 1993. She was the wife of Edward Krzeminski; and the sister of Betty Trombley of Phoenix, AZ. She had several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Interment was at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery under the direction of DeLegge Funeral Home.

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KUTA, John
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK: John M. Kuta died December 24, 1969. He was the husband of Agnes Slenka Kuta; and the father of Edward Kuta and Mrs. Joseph Syzdek. He had 4 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was also survived by his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Adalbert's Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery under the direction of Falkowski Funeral Home.

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LaRONDE, Emma
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Emma Jane LaRonde, 84, died April 24, 2007 at James Square Health and Rehabilitation Centre in Syracuse. She was born June 30, 1922 in Syracuse, NY to Lawrence J. and Pearl Ryder LaRonde. She had retired from the housekeeping department at Syracuse General Hospital. There are no known surviving relatives. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt under the direction of Ballweg and Lunsford Funeral Home.

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LaROSE, Nortia
CHAUMONT, NEW YORK: Nortia Mae Barber LaRose, 40, died May 9, 1936 at her residence. She was born April 6, 1896 in Oswegatchie to John and Jennie McNeil Barber. Survivors include her husband, George LaRose; five children, Geroge, Audrey, Elmer and William LaRose and Mrs. Lucy Ludlow; her mother; a sister, Mrs. William Neal; and a half-sister, Mrs. John Mode. Interment was at Morris Tract (Freeman) Cemetery by Clark Funeral Home.

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LASHAWAY, John
LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK: John J. Lashaway died March 18, 1918. He was survived by his wife, Katherine Barnes Lashaway; a son, John Lashaway of Au Sable Forks; and a daughter, Mrs. Halsey Snow of Lake Placid. Services were held at the Methodist Church. Interment was at North Elba Cemetery.

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LASHER, June
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK: June D. Lasher, 68, died June 28, 1998. She was born September 26, 1929 in White Plains to John and Mabel Bates Donnelly. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Motts of White Plains; five sons, John of Newtown, CT, James of Lawrenceville, GA, and Kevin, Peter and Christopher, all of White Plains; a brother, John R. Donnelly of Rye; and 16 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert H. Lasher; and a sister, Ruth Burke Lasher. Services were held at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial was at White Plains Rural Cemetery under the direction of McMahon, Lyon and Hartnett Funeral Home.

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LAVASSAUR, Joan
ONEIDA, NEW YORK; Joan M. Lavassaur, 75, died September 6, 2002. She was born March 9, 1927 to Roland and Florence Henery Prudhomme. She was a retired quality control inspector with Hubbard Industries, and was a former inspector for Oneida Silversmiths. She attended St. Patrick's Church, and belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Oneida Healthcare Center Ladies' Auxiliary, and the Oneida Community Golf Club. She volunteered with Karing Kitchen, Community Theatre, the Oneida Area Little Theatre, and the Present Day Players. She is survived by her husband, Maxwell J. "Max" Lavassaur; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Kathy Lavassaur of Liverpool; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Frederick Freeman of Littleton, CO; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Patricia Prudhomme of Denver, CO; 4 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church. Interment was at St. Patrick's Cemetery with arrangements by Ironside Funeral Home.

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LAWRENCE, Charles M.
HOMER, NEW YORK: Charles M. "Charlie" Lawrence died December 15, 2007. He was born March 7, 1926 to the late Carl and Grace Miner Lawrence. He retired from Smith Corona with over 30 years of service, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed trapping, fishing, hunting, golfing, and wintering in Florida. He was a member of B.P.O.E Lodge #2506, and formerly attended Calvary Episcopal Church. He is survived by two sons, Gerald E. (Carol) Lawrence of Cortland, and Gary A. (Cathy) Lawrence of Homer; a daughter, Judy A. (Bert) Haese of Homer; a sister, Helen Gallo of Neosho, WI; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Hicks Lawrence; and a sister, Jane Marsh. Arrangements were handled by Donald L. Barber Funeral Home.

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LEGER, Mary
ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: Mary G. Zaporski Leger, 66, died April 29, 2007. She was born January 13, 1941 in Hornell to the late Joseph and Anastasia Malanowski Zaporski. She retired from Norwood-Norfolk Central School District. She attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in Salamanca, and Holy Name of Mary Church in Ellicottville. She was a member of the Holy Cross Rosary Society. She is survived by a brother, Paul (Janet) Zaprowski of Greenboro, NC; and 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace J. "Wally" Leger; and two brothers, John Zaproski and Thomas Zaproski. Interment was at Visitation Cemetery by O'Rourke and O'Rourke Funeral Home.

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LEGG, Lillian
SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK: Lillian M. Legg, 81, died July 16, 2008. She was born October 26, 1926 to the late Frederick and Mabel Christiana Sebert. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and playing cards. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Blass, Nancy Green, Ann Martin, and Kathy Baran, all of Saugerties; three sons, Rudolph "Rudy" Legg, Jr., and Richard and Robert Legg, all of Saugerties; a brother: Frederick Sebert of New Baltimore; 13 Grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Legg; three sisters, Frances Martin, Mary McBain and Evelyn Hotaling; and two brothers, Louis Sebert and Frank Sulky. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery with arrangements by Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home.

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LELL, Otto
BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK: Otto M. Lell, 90, died January 9, 2003. He was born in Camillus, NY. He was a retired metal polisher at Camillus Cutlery, and had also worked at Smith Corona in Syracuse and Cortland with 22 years of service. He was a former member of Camillus Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, William O. of Baldwinsville, and Leonard M. of Florida; two daughters, Eleanor Vroman of Baldwinsville, and Linda Pels of Lakeland; a brother, Max of Camillus; two sisters, Elfreda Wilson of Skaneateles, and Rosa Sharpe of Pulaski; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and his great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Harriet T. Wood Lell. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery under the direction of B.L. Bush and Sons Funeral Home.

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LEPLEY, Joseph S.
PAINTED POST, NEW YORK: Joseph S. Lepley, 87, died January 9, 2009. He was born May 16, 1921 to Joseph S. and Olive Mathews Lepley. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Joseph B. and Kathryn Lepley of Mount Dora, FL, Dianne L. and Dale Storch of Elmira, Gloria and Art St. Louis of Englewood, FL, and Marshal "Marty" and Laura Holton of Horseheads; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and his great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Bettie Lepley and Glenna Holton Lepley. Arrangements were handled by McInerny Funeral Home.

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LETTIS, Steven
AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK: Steven L. Lettis, 58, died October 20, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born January 17, 1949 in Albany. He was a forklift operator at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, and was a former resident of Esperance. He was a member of The Sons of the American Legion Post #701 for 21 years, and enjoyed motorcycles, stock cars, hunting, fishing, and racing piegons. Survivors include two daughters, Corinne Alise (Simon) Uht, and Stephanie Lynn Bartholomew, both of Greenville, NY; two sisters, Stacey Lettis of Middleburgh, and Stephanie (John) Leonard of Esperance; and 4 grandchildren. A celebration of his life was held at American Legion Post #701 in Amsterdam. Arrangements were handled by Betz, Rossi and Bellinger Funeral Home.

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LEVY, Gilda
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK: Gilda Schwartz Levy, 63, died October 27, 1991 at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn. She was born in New York City. She had attended Albany Business College. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Levy; a son, Michael Levy of Belle Harbor; two daughters, Robin Findling of Fairlawn, NJ, and Barbara Kilroy of Naples, FL; her mother, Sylvia Schwartz of Schenectady; two brothers, William Schwartz of Coeymans, and Robert Schwartz of Framingham, MA; and a sister, Sally Tiller of Albany. Interment was at New Montefiore Cemetery with arrangements by Kirchenbaum Funeral Home.

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LEWIS, Frank
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK: Frank P. Lewis died December 29, 2004. He was born December 30, 1946 in Yonkers, NY to Charles and Katherine Parker Lewis. He was a business manager at IBM, and also worked as a consultant. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member and deacon of Shiloh Baptist Church in Tuckahoe. He is survived by two sons, Peter Lewis and Robert Hawkins; three sisters, Elsie Jeffries, Charlene Green and Nicole Lewis; 6 grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Long Lewis. Services were held at Shiloh Baptist Church. Interment was at Beechwoods Cemetery under the direction of Barney T. McClanahan Funeral Home.

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LIEDKE, Elsa
OVID, NEW YORK: Elsa Van Wie Lidke, 93, died January 29, 1994. She was born May 6, 1900 in Durham, NY. She was a longtime resident of Guilderland, where she was a member of Hamilton Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Keefer of Ovid; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew M. Liedke. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Frederick Funeral Home.

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LIPE, Mary
NORTHVILLE, NEW YORK: Mary Emma Lipe, 76, died February 20, 1993 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville. She was a registered nurse at Nathan Littauer Hospital. She and her husband also owned Claude A. Lipe Funeral Home. She was a member of the Grange and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Genell Eschler of Northville; and 3 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude A. Lipe. Cremation arrangements were handled by Betz Funeral Home. Interment of ashes was at the Edinburg Cemetery.

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LISCONISH, Lucy
BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK: Lucy W. Fischer Lisconish, 76, died November 6, 2001. She was born November 20, 1924. She is survived by three daughters, Donna Lisconish of Syracuse, and Lucy Pope and Tami Clark, both of Baldwinsville; three sons, John, Jr. of Fulton, and Edward and William, both of Baldwinsville; two sisters, Donna Townsend of Central Square, and Katie Suites of Oregon; 7 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, John, Sr. Interment was at White Chapel Memory Gardens by Falardeau Funeral Home.

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LLERAS, Francisco
BUFFALO, NEW YORK: Francisco V. Lleras died March 17, 2010. He was the husband of Nancy Urbino Lleras; the father of Ana (Vicente) Lopez, Rita (Douglas) Meleen, Rose (Richard) Wieliczko, Francine (Kevin) Aumick and Laurie (Michael) O'Connell; the brother of Juanita Vicente, Amador Lleras, and the late Carmen Vicente; the grandfather of 9; and the great-grandfather of 15. Services were held at Church of the Holy Family. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery under the direction of O'Connell-Murphy Funeral Home.

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LOCASTRO, Mary
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Mary J. Muraco Locastro died April 6, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born May 6, 1920. She formerly worked at the Julius Resnick Pocketbook Factory, and attended Our Lady of Pompei Church. Although a native of Italy, she had lived in the Syracuse area for most of her life. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Samuel S. Locastro; a son, James J. Locastro (Christine) of Liverpool; a brother, James Muraco (Mabel) of Skaneateles; two sisters-in-law, Jane and Nancy Muraco; 2 grandsons; 2 great-granddaughters; 11 nieces; and 10 nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank J. and John J. Muraco. Interment was at Assumption Cemetery under the direction of Pirro and Sons Funeral Home.

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LOCKSKIN, Pearl
PINE BUSH, NEW YORK: Pearl A. Lockskin, 92, died August 21, 2007 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus, in Middletown. She was born July 4, 1915 in Pine Bush to Clarence and Rosa Vandermark Kain. She was a retired head clerk for Renneberg Liquor Store, and a member of Church of The Infant Saviour. She is survived by three nieces, Faye Thorn of Thomas Ridge, and Lois DuBois and Florine Doviak, both of Pine Bush; three cousins; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and her great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Lockskin. Services were held at the Church of The Infant Saviour. Interment was at New Prospect Cemetery in Pine Bush by William M. Gagan Funeral Home.

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LONG, Alice
HANCOCK, NEW YORK: Alice L. Long, 79, died April 1, 2011 at Bridgewater Center in Binghamton. She was born July 2, 1931 in Bronx, NY to Arthur and Marguerite Hart DeMayo. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's Church. Survivors include eight children, Mario Robert Darder III, Lori (Ray) Raub, Walt (Melaney) Long, Denise (John) Dirig, Marguerite Long, Christine Leonard, James Long, and William (Lois) Long; two brothers, Ronald (Patricia) DeMayo, and Edward (Madeline) DeMayo; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Mario Darder II and Osmer Long. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church in Long Eddy. Interment was at St. Patrick's Cemetery by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel.

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LONGYEAR, Eunice
CATO, NEW YORK: Eunice Longyear, 29, died May 4, 1952 in Onondaga. She attended Victory Methodist Church, and was a member of the Victory Grange. Survivors include her husband, Leslie Longyear; twin sons, Stephen and Stanley; a daughter, Virginia; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDowell; four brothers, Waldo, Donald, Ralph and Wayne McDowell; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Layborn, and Mrs. Elwin French; and a grandmother, Anna Cliston. Services were held at her father's home, and also at Victory Methodist Church. Interment was at Victory Cemetery.

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LOOMIS, Leslie
RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK: Leslie Loomis, 42, died June 20, 1942. He worked as a garage mechanic for Vail Brothers, and was a member of the Southampton Elks Lodge. He was survived by his mother, Lucy Raynor; and two brothers, Carrol Loomis and Guy Loomis. Interment was at the Riverhead Cemetery under the direction of Tuthill Funeral Home.

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LOPUS, Dorothy
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK: Dorothy Lopus, 81, died December 25, 1995 in Glenville. She is survived by a cousin; and a friend, Elizabeth Phillips of Scotia. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery with arrangements by Kazyaka Funeral Home.

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LORIG, Edith
UTICA, NEW YORK: Edith Simon Lorig, 89, died February 26, 2009 at Sunrise Senior Living in Staten Island. She was born October 21, 1919 in Thalfang, Germany. She came to New York in 1943. She was a member of Temple Beth-El, the Temple Sisterhood, and Hadassah, and enjoyed cooking and baking. Survivors include a daughter, Ellen (Milton) Jaffee of Staten Island; a son, Milton Lorig of Oakland, CA; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Sally Lorig. Interment was at Temple Beth-El Cemetery under the direction of Jacobson Pizer Funeral Home.

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LOYSCH, Jane
CATON, NEW YORK: Jane M. Loysch, 60, died January 29, 2005 at her home. She was born March 1, 1944 in Lezajsk, Poland to Stanley and Frances Kisielewicz. She was a retired dinnerware decorator for Corning, Inc., and was a member of All Saints Parish. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, shopping, animals, bingo, and making preserves. She is survived by her husband, Edward R. Loysch; two sons, Edward (Kelly) Loysch of Elmira, and Stanley (Ronelle) Loysch of Toronto, Canada; her father, of Florida; four sisters, Mary (Mike) Dimou, Eve (Mike) Mlodynia, Diane (Manny) Said, and Irene (Richard) Glickman; two brothers, Mark (Irene) Kisielewicz and Adam (Stella) Kisielewicz; and 5 grandsons. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery in Lindley under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home.

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LUTKUS, Alan
GENESEO, NEW YORK: Alan H. Lutkus, 63, died August 15, 2004 at Teresa House in Geneseo. He was born September 28, 1940 in East Chicago, IL to Henry and Grace Novak Lutkus. He was a graduate of Harvard College, and earned a Ph.D. degree from Indiana University. He taught English at SUNY Geneseo since 1973, and was a member of St. Mary's Church. Survivors include his wife, Anne Daugerty Lutkus; his nieces and nephews; and a grand-niece. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Arrangements were handled by Rector-Hicks Funeral Home.

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