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Dr. Edward H. Lang, 84, a former Syracuse resident died April 9, 1986 at his home in Laguna Hills, California. A native of Oneonta, Dr. Lang lived in Syracuse before moving to California in the 1960’s. He retired in 1963 as principal of Central Technical High School and was instrumental in planning and construction of the facility. Dr. Lang also served as principal of HW Smith Technical and Industrial High School in Syracuse and as director of science and mathematics education for the school district. He received his degree in mechanical engineering in 1925 from Cornell University and a doctorate in education in 1942 from New York University. Dr. Lang was an engineer two years with E.W. Bliss Co. of Brooklyn. He later joined Rochester Institute of Technology as an instructor and also taught at Edison Technical and Industrial Science High School, Rochester. Dr. Lang became supervisor of industrial education for the New York State education Department in Albany before coming to Syracuse in 1948. In Syracuse, he was active in numerous civic and professional organizations. He was at one time President of the Syracuse Kiwanis Club, the Torch Club, the Syracuse Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Technical Societies Council of Central New York and the Association of Trade and Technical Administrators of New York State. Surviving are his wife, Bess; a daughter, Susan L. Merrill of Shavertown, Pa; a brother, Oscar of California; two sisters, Caroline Youngquist of California and Elizabeth S. Ingoldsby of Vermont; and two grandchildren.

George Magrude Berry Jr., 78, of 151 Redfield Place, died Wednesday (October 26, 1983) in Community-General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Washington, DC, Mr. Berry lived in Syracuse most of his life. He was a graduate of Central High School and a 1926 graduate of Syracuse University, where he received a master’s degree in education. For three years, Mr. Berry taught at the University of Delaware before returning to Syracuse, where he taught mathematics and English at Central High School. He was vice principal of the school’s technical division from 1953 until he retired in l970. Mr. Berry was a member of the state and county retired teachers associations, and the EnglishSpeaking Union. He was a former member of First United Methodist Church and a member of Syracuse Clan Douglas 232, Order of Scottish Clans, and the Torch Club. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Peach Berry; a daughter, Mrs. John D. Spurrier; and a granddaughter. Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 am at Erwin Methodist Church, the Rev. Donald Rush officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood- Morningside Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The family will receive friends at the church following services. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Diabetes Foundation or Our Lady of Solace School Scholarship fund. The Garfield Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Services for William F. Haws Sr., 59, of 124 E. Roxbury Road, director of vocational, technical and industrial arts education for the Syracuse City School District three years, who died Monday (February 19, 1969) at the east unit of Crouse Irving-Memorial Hospital, will be at 8:30 am Friday at the Goddard & Crandall Funeral Home, and at 9 am at Blessed Sacrament Church where a requiem Mass will be celebrated. Spring burial will be in Red Creek Cemetery. Born in Victory, he was a Syracuse resident and was associated with the Syracuse School District 39 years. Mr. Haws formerly taught at Prescott and Grant Junior High Schools. He was former principal at Smith Technical and Central Technical High Schools. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and member of its Holy Name Society. He also belonged to the Rotary Club of Syracuse, the State Teachers Association, the National Education Association and the Industrial Arts and Vocational Association. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Esther Haws; two sons, William Haws Jr. of Westvale and George Haws of Baldwinsville, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Catherine “Kate” P. Hearn, 90, of 50 Presidential Plaza, Syracuse, died October 16, 1997 at University Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Port Byron, she lived in Syracuse most of her life. Miss Hearn received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Syracuse University. She served many years as a counselor at Eastwood and Central Technical High Schools. Upon her retirement, she supervised counselors for the Manpower Development Training Program under the Syracuse Board of Education. She was a communicant of Most Holy Rosary Church and St. Peter’s Church, Syracuse. She is survived by three brothers, the Rev. Edward Hearn of Syracuse, James M. Hearn of La Mesa, Calif., and T. Gerald Hearn of Lake Forest, Ill. Memorial services are 10 am Wednesday in St. Joseph’s Chapel, Most Holy Rosary Church. Whelan Bros. Funeral Home has arrangements. (Eulogy given by Kathleen Niles Class of ’61)

Harris A. Solomon of 2636 E. Genesee St., a guidance counselor at Lincoln Junior High School, died yesterday (November 12, 1968) at his home. Born in 1905, and a life resident of Syracuse, he was a graduate of Syracuse University and the Syracuse University College of Law. He received a master’s degree in education from Syracuse University and doctorate in jurisprudence last June. Mr. Solomon was president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians that has been named the Harris A. Solomon Ring. His articles on magic have been published in many languages. He also served as president of the Guidance Counselors organization and as vice-president of the Onondaga Antique Dealers Association. He was a member of Temple Society of Concord, B’nai B’rith and a past master of Mount Sinai Lodge 864, F&AM. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Estelle Shulman Solomon; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald W. Rothschild; a sister, Mrs. Harold B. Spaet of Miami Beach, Fla.; and a granddaughter, Miss Laura Rothschild. Services will be at 11 am tomorrow at the Birnbaum Funeral Chapel with Rabbis Benjamin Friedman and Theodore Levy officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Mary E. DuFresne, 73, of 102 Greenhedge Drive, Camillus, died Monday (September 15, 1993) at Van Duyn Home and Hospital after a long illness. A native of Dalton, Pa., Mrs. DuFresne lived in Syracuse 34 years before moving to Camillus in 1968. She retired in 1983 as secretary to the deputy superintendent of the Syracuse City School District. Mrs. DuFresne began working with the school district in the mid-1950s, where she became secretary to theprincipal of Central Technical High School. She worked with Sidney Johnson in 1965 when he established the Manpower Development and Training Center and later was employed with the school district’s personnel department. She also served several years as clerk of the Syracuse Board of Education. Mrs. DuFresne was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua High School and attended Powelson Business Institute. before joining the school district, she was employed eight years with Carrier Corp. and later was employed with the oriental rug department of Dey Brothers Department Store. Her husband, John B., died in 1970. Mrs. DuFresne was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church where she was active in its Altar and Rosary Club and St. Anthony’s Couples Club. Mrs. DuFresne was a former president of the National Secretaries Association and was named its 1975 Secretary of the Year. She also was a member of the Professional Secretaries Association and served on the board of directors of the Octagon House in Camillus. She was member of the auxiliary of Community Hospital and a volunteer at Community-General Hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Susanne T. Dorch of Tampa, Fla., and Janine D. Beale of Syracuse; a sister, Josephine Kraus of Vestal; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 am Thursday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, Fairmount, and 10:30 am in St. Joseph’s Church, Monsignor Joseph M. Champlin officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dewitt.

Marium C. Hess, 85, formerly of Syracuse, died Sunday (March 20, 1986) in South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Hess was born in Sandy Creek and resided in Syracuse before moving to South Bend in 1980. She was the widow of George J. Hess, a professor at Syracuse University. Mrs. Hess was retired after 27 years as office manager in the principal’s office of Central High School. She was a 1923 graduate of Syracuse University’s College of Fine Arts. She is survived by a daughter, Emily H. Douglas of South Bend. There were no services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

 
 

Eva C. (Marcellus) Mills, 91, of Carriage House East, Manlius, died Saturday (January 28, 1984) in Community-General Hospital. Born in Mexico, Oswego County, she lived in Lyndon and Syracuse for many years, before moving to Manlius 22 years ago. Formerly employed as a secretary at Syracuse Tech High School, Mrs. Mills was the oldest living member of Christ Episcopal Church in Manlius. She was a member of the Manlius Senior Citizens and a former member of the business and Professional Women’s Club of Syracuse. Surviving are her husband, Charles N.; two sons, Clyde Marcellus of Bridgeport and Donald Marcellus of DeWitt; a stepson, Rodney Mills of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a niece.

Mrs. Thelma C. Sullivan, 67, of 13 Centennial Drive died yesterday (July 20, 1980) in St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a retired secretary with the Syracuse School District. Mrs. Sullivan was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Tweiten of Birmingham, Ala;, and Mrs. Mary Paone of Erie, Pa., and three grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 8:30 am at John G Butler Funeral Home, and at 9 am in St Anthony of Padua Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt.

 
 

Ida Aginsky, 87, of 4701 E. Genesee St. died Monday (January 4, 1993) at the Jewish Home of Central New York. Miss Aginsky was a life resident of Syracuse. She retired as a business teacher from Central Technical High School. Miss Aginsky was a member and past president of Hadassah and a member of the Syracuse Teachers Association. Surviving are a brother, Harold Aginsky of Syracuse; and several cousins. Services will be at 11 am today at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel, 1909 E Fayette St., Cantor Emanuel Perlman officiating. Burial will be in Workmen’s Circle Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, Central New York Chapter or the American Lung Association.

Kenneth E. Beagle, 85, of 3817 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, died Wednesday (June 8, 1984) at Community-General Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Syracuse, Mr. Beagle moved to Marcellus in 1942. He retired in 1969 as a teacher and coach after 31 years with Syracuse’s Central High School. Mr. Beagle was a 1927 graduate of Central High School and a 1931 graduate of Syracuse University, where he was president of the senior class. While at SU, Mr. Beagle was captain of the basketball team and a member of its famous “Reindeer Five.” He also was a member of the SU baseball team. He was inducted into the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. Mr. Beagle was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus, and a 40-year member of Tuscarora Country Club. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, the former Mary Hall; a son, William E. of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hannah Greenberg Joseph, 94, of Altamonte Spring, Fla., died Wednesday (January 2, 2002). Born in New York City, she received a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1929 and a master’s degree in education in 1931. She retired in 1965 as a supervisor of the business education department for the Syracuse City School District after more than 20 years. She produced and hosted the first televised classroom program devoted to teaching typing and business education on Syracuse’s CBS affiliate. She was a member of Temple Society of Concord and Syracuse Federation of Teachers and was a former officer of the Syracuse University Alumni. Her husband, Herman, died in 1970. Survivor: A sister, Jean Birnbaum of Syracuse. Services: 2 pm today at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel. Burial, Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Calling hour, 1 to 2 pm today at the funeral home, 1909 E. Fayette St., Syracuse. Contributions: Syracuse University Alumni Programs, 401 University Place, Syracuse 13210.

Services for Mrs. Tillie R. Klett, a former resident of Syracuse who died Wednesday (September 8, 1982) in Stuart, Fla., will be at 2 pm Saturday in St. Joseph’s Church, Stuart. Burial will be Forest Hill Memorial Park, Palm City, Fla. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 pm today at Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart. Mrs. Klett was a graduate of Stroudsburg State Teachers College and received her master’s degree in education from Syracuse University. She lived in Syracuse more than 25 years, moving to Stuart 10 years ago. She retired as a teacher after 25 years with the Syracuse School District. Mrs. Klett was a member of St. Joseph’s Church. She had received the Business Teacher of the Year Award for Central New York. Surviving are her husband, Edgar; a son, John E.; four brothers, three sisters and two grandsons. Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Alice H. Murphy, 94, of 241 LaFayette Road, Syracuse, died Tuesday (November 20, 2001). Born in Syracuse on March 21, 1907, she graduated from Syracuse University in 1929. She retired in 1972 after 43 years as a teacher at Central High School. She was a member of the Syracuse Corinthian Club, the Syracuse Opera Club and the Nob Hill Bridge Club. Survivors: None known. Services: Private. Private burial. Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. No calling hours. Welter-Price Funeral Home has arrangements. Contributions: Corinthian Club, 930 James St. Syracuse 13203.

 
 

Francis J. Schneid, 75, of 141 Wolcott Ave., died Saturday (September 30, 1995) at Community General Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Schneid was a life resident of Syracuse. He earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from Syracuse University. He was a business teacher for more than 35 years, first at Central City Business Institute and later with the Syracuse City School District at Central Technical High School, where he was the junior varsity football coach for many years. He was named chairman of the business education department at Fowler High School in 1975. He retired in 1982. He was a communicant of the Church of the Most Holy Rosary and member of its Holy Name Society. He was a member of Delta Pi Epsilon. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific. He was a charter member of Tuscarora Golf Club and was a member of ORBs Club. He was member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association. His wife, Geraldine, died Aug. 5. Surviving are his daughter, Carole Lauber of Canton; a granddaughter, Kristin Lutgens of Calcium; and several cousins. Services will be at 9:45 am Wednesday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and 10:30 am Wednesday in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 pm Tuesday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount.

Miss Helena M. Smith, 80, of Clinton Plaza Apts., 550 S. Clinton St., died last night (Monday, January 30, 1978) in Community General Hospital. She was a member of the faculty of Central High School, teaching business administration subjects for many years. She retired in 1965. Miss Smith lived in Syracuse 46 years. She was a 1922 graduate of Plattsburgh State Normal School (now State University College at Plattsburg). She was born in the Village of Florence in 1897, the daughter of the late James and Mary Blake Smith. Miss Smith was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association, St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary, the Catholic Women’s Club of Syracuse and was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Miss Smith is survived by a sister, Mrs. Theodore J. Spellicy Sr. of Lee Center. a brother, John J. Smith of Westmoreland; a niece, Sister Mary Bernard of Albany; and three nephews. Services will be Thursday at 9 am at the Martin J. Nunn Funeral Home in Rome, and at 10 at St. Joseph’s Church in Lee Center. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Rome.

OSWEGO—Services for Joseph C. Dewine, 60, of 217 E. Seventh St., Oswego, who died Sunday (August 28, 1990) at Oswego Hospital are 9:30 am Thursday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home and at 10 am in St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours are 7 to 9 today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 0 Wednesday at the funeral home, 112 E. Second St. Mr. Dewine was a native of Oswego. He retired as a teacher in 1985 from the Syracuse City School District. He was a graduate of Oswego High School and the State University College at Oswego. Mr. Dewine was a member of the Oswego State Alumni Association and the Oswego County and New York State retired teachers associations. Surviving are his wife, the former Irene Davis; a daughter, Colleen Dewine of Syracuse; six sons, Stephen of California, Mark of Wyoming, Jeffery of Rochester and Timothy, Patrick and Sean, all of Oswego and three granddaughters.

James R. Ace, 70, of Dracut, Mass., died Sunday (December 15, 2002) of cancer. Born in North Syracuse, he received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Syracuse University and left the area about 18 years ago. He taught English at State University College at Oswego. He had also been English department chairman at schools in New York City and Pittsfield, Mass., and retired in 1995 as vice principal of Dracut Junior and Senior high schools after more than 13 years. Survivors: His wife of 47 years, the former Clee Aquilino; two sons, Mark of Portland, Ore., and Eric of Freeland, Md.; two daughters, Kristin Ace of Morristown, NJ and Jennifer MacPherson of Newfields, NH.; a sister, Nancy Maltby of Wappingers Falls; eight grandchildren. Services: None.

Robert F. McQueeney, 77, of Camillus, died Tuesday (November 26, 2002). Born in Auburn, he lived in Union Springs and Syracuse before moving to Camillus in 1956. He graduated from Union Springs High School and received a bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Syracuse University. He was English department chair and instructional specialist for 14 years until 1968 at Central High School, Syracuse. He taught education courses and was supervisor of student teaching at LeMoyne College from 1968 to 1975. He was an English teacher at Marcellus High School from 1975 to 1985. He was a member of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement Association. He was communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and a member of their funeral guild. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received a Purple Heart. Survivors: His wife of 49 years, the former Irene A. Parker; a daughter, Cathie A. McQueeney of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Mark K. of Marcellus and Christopher J. of Onondaga Hill; a brother, Raymond J. of Birmingham, Ala.; seven grandchildren.

Genevieve A. Bark, 101, of Dewitt died Wednesday (February 15, 1995) at Stonehedge Nursing Home, Chittenango. Mrs. Bark was born in LaGrande, Ore., and lived in Nebraska, New Jersey and the Utica area before moving to Syracuse. She was a 1917 graduate of Syracuse University. She taught history at the former Goodyear- Burlingame School several years and also in the Syracuse City School District. Mrs. Bark was a 64-year member of First United Methodist Church of Syracuse and it Keeney Circle. She was a member of Home Literary Club and the Recreation Generation. Her husband, Charles, died in 1988. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara B. Shaul of Dewitt; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services are at 1 pm Sunday at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. John Fulton officiating. There are no calling hours.

Services for Jeannette M. Billings, 80, who died Friday (September 13, 1991) at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital, will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Oakwood-Morningside Cemetery. Mrs. Billings was born in Brooklyn, but lived in Syracuse for most of her life. She earned a Bachelor’s and Master;s degree in education from Syracuse University. During World War II, Mrs. Billings served as a captain in the Women’s Army Corps. From 1953 to 1970, she taught English and speech at Central Tech High School, in Syracuse, and chaired the English department there from 1966 to 1970. Mrs. Billings also coordinated educational programming for local radio and television stations. Beginning in the late 1940’s, she was host “Betty Moore” of the Betty Moore Program on WFBL and WSYR radio stations. Mrs. Billings was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and former president of the organization’s alumni association. She was also a member of the General Asa Danforth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and worshipped at St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy S. Patchett of Baldwinsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Mary G. Degnan, 62, of 1 Sherbrooke Circle, Dewitt, a retired city school teacher, died yesterday (March 21, 1969) at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. A native of Syracuse, she resided here until four years ago when she moved to Dewitt. She was a graduate of Syracuse University and was awarded the masters degree in education at the university. Mrs. Degnan was associated with the Syracuse public schools for many years. She taught in several city schools and at the time of her retirement last year was teaching at Central High School. She was at Central for nine years. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and a member of its Women’s Guild. She was also a member of the Catholic Women’s Club, the Syracuse Teachers Association, Women’s High School Teachers Association and Syracuse University Alumni. Surviving are her husband, Frank J. Degnan and two sisters, Mrs. Emmett M. Fenlon and Mrs. Frank J. Kelly of Hartsdale. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Monday at the Lozott Funeral Home and at 9 am at the Cathedral, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.

A 70 year old Syracuse woman was killed and her 37 year old daughter seriously injured yesterday (Tuesday, April 24, 1973) in a one-car accident on Route 81 at the Broome County Village of Whitney Point. Trooper W. D. Eckleman said Mrs. Mrs. Margaret Lynch Meaker of 753 James St. and her daughter, Mrs. Virginia A. Kleinhans of Atlanta, Ga., were en route to Syracuse when the accident occurred about 2 pm. A car driven by Mrs. Kleinhans went off the highway’s northbound lane and crashed into an embankment, Eckleman said. Mrs. Kleinhans was listed in fair condition yesterday at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Binghamton with several broken ribs and cuts to the face. The cause of Mrs. Meaker’s death was undetermined, pending an autopsy today. A native of Auburn, Mrs. Meaker, a graduate of Auburn Academic High School, was formerly a teacher in the Syracuse School District. Surviving besides Mrs. Kleinhans, is a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor R. Kraft of Palo Alto, Calif.; a son, A. Lawrence Meaker of Westport; a brother, J Irving Lynch of Auburn and 14 grandchildren. Services will be at 8:30 am Thursday at the Meagher and Cuddy Funeral Home, 81 N. Fulton St., Auburn, and at 9 am in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Theodosia “Dodie” Moran, 83, of 8780 Oran- Cazenovia Road, Cazenovia, a former teacher in Syracuse, died yesterday (Sunday, July 4, 1982) at her home. She graduated cum laude in 1921 from Syracuse University. Miss Moran was named Teacher of the Year by the Syracuse Parent Teachers Organization. She was born in Seneca Falls and lived in the Syracuse area 65 years. She was a graduate of Mynderse Academy of Seneca Falls. Miss Moran had been province secretary of Delta Gamma Alumnae. She taught Evening School in Palatine Bridge before coming to Syracuse. She taught in Syracuse at Eastwood High School, Nottingham and Central High Schools. She was a member of the league of Women Voters. Surviving are two sisters, Virginia H. Moran of Oran and Faith Moran Miller of Pittsford; a brother, Emerson Moran of Romulus; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at Holy Cross Church, Dewitt. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls.

Mrs. Marguerite E. Gates, 69, of Cooper Road, Jordan, died yesterday (October 5, 1970) at Auburn Memorial Hospital. A native of Madison County, she lived in the Jordan area most of her life. She taught in Syracuse schools before her retirement. Mrs. Gates was a member of Jordan United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Allen D. Gates; two brothers, Vivian Peckham of Albany and Malcolm Peckham of Philadelphia, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2:30 pm tomorrow at the Gates Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, the Rev. Gilbert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville.

 
 

OGDENSBURG—Louse Lucey, 94, of the Cedars United helpers Home died October 19, 1989 at A. Barton Hepburn Hospital. A native of Ogdensburg, Miss. Lucey moved to Syracuse in 1933 and lived there until 1988, when she returned to Ogdensburg. She joined the language department of Central High School in Syracuse in 1922 and taught French until her retirement in 1964. She directed the French and drama clubs at Central for many years. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Grady of Hyattsville, Mo., and Josephine Long of Morristown. She was predeceased by two brothers: John R. of Syracuse and Walter S. of Toledo, Ohio. Services were held Saturday at the McLellan Funeral Home. There are no calling hours.

Valija Margaret Priedite, 94, died August 28, 1997 at the Loretto Geriatric Center. Born in Riga, Latvia, Miss Priedite attended schools in Riga and, as a World War II refugee, moved to Germany in 1944. In 1945, she immigrated to the United States. She became a US citizen in 1955. For more than 40 years, she lived and worked in Syracuse. Miss Priedite was a teacher more than 40 years. She was a physical education teacher in Latvia and Germany. Later, she taught Russian and German languages in the United States. She was an active participant in Latvian affairs and held various positions in Latvian-American societies and associations. In 1945-1949, she helped promote relief and aid efforts for World War II Latvian invalids in Germany. Surviving is a cousin, Alide Kaminskis of Edgewood, Md., and relatives in Canada. A memorial service is 2:30 pm Sept. 13 in St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 973 Dewitt St. Burial is October 12 in the Latvian-American Cemetery in Elka Park. Contributions may be made to the American Latvian Association, 400 Hurley Ave., Rockville, Md. 20850-0071

Zeora Boyington Prudhon of 218 Ostrom Ave. died yesterday (January 8, 1983) at a local nursing home. Mrs. Prudhon was a life resident of Syracuse. she was the widow of Ralph C. Prudhon. She was formerly a teacher at Baker High School in Baldwinsville and taught French and Spanish for many years at the former Central High School in Syracuse. She was a member of Alliance Francaise. Mrs. Prudhon was a magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She was a member of Phi Beta kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Lambda Theta and Lambda Tau Rho honorary societies. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Charles Kloepfer of Syracuse and Mrs. Barrington Gilmour of Fayetteville; two great nieces; two great-great nieces; and a great- great nephew.

Mrs. Gertrude Shew Lohff of 1400 Comstock Ave., author and retired area high school teacher, died yesterday morning (Wednesday, April 4, 1973) at Community General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she was a graduate of Goodyear-Burlingame Girls” School, Central High School, and Syracuse University. She taught at Syracuse University part-time, at Onondaga Valley High School and at Corcoran High School. Mrs. Lohff wrote four mathematics review books and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Epsilon, Syracuse Professional Women’s Club, Syracuse Teachers Association and Onondaga county Retired Teacher’s Association. She was also a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and a member of its Altar and rosary Society. She is survived by her husband, Karl F. Lohff, former executive chef at Hotel Syracuse. Services at the Cathedral of theImmaculate Conception. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Robert A. Kraushaar, 93, of Westvale was called home to eternal rest on January 1, 2020. Robert was a graduate of Liverpool Central Schools. Upon graduation he served honorably in the Army in both Okinawa and Korea during World War II. After leaving the Army, Robert attended Syracuse University where he received his masters in education. He went on to teach math and eventually retire in 1985 after over 30 years with the Syracuse City School District. Robert was an active communicant of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, Vestry Member, Treasurer and Choir Member. Robert’s love of God, his church and church family was made evident through his many years of faithful service. He was an avid reader especially Biblical passages. He loved gardening, travelling, and puzzles. Robert loved being with his family and friends. Robert was predeceased by Mary (Matthews) Kraushaar his wife of 67 years; daughter, Barbara Kraushaar Covey and son, Robert G. Kraushaar. He is survived by his daughter, Phyllis (Michael) Honsinger of Syracuse and daughter in law, Cindy (West) Kraushaar of Syracuse. Robert has 8 grandchildren, Dean, Eric, Brian, Collin Kraushaar, Jennifer and Jeffrey Honsinger, Amy and Kimberly Jordan. He is also Survived by 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Services: Calling hours 2 to 5 pm Sunday January 5, at Tindall Funeral Home, 1921 W Genesee St. Mass will be 11 am Monday, January 6, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mark’s The Evangelist Episcopal Church, 1612 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13204. Visit www.TindallFH.com for guestbook and information.

Mrs. Norma J. Berry, a former city school teacher, died Friday (August 30, 1970) in Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital. She lived at 208 Summit Ave. Mrs. Berry was the widow of the late Prof. Edward F. Berry who was associated with the Syracuse University College of Engineering. She was a life resident of the city and graduation from Syracuse University in 1922 and earned a master’s degree in science from SU in 1925. She was a member of Sigma Xi, honorary science fraternity. She retired in 1962 from teaching Biology at Syracuse Central Technical High School. She was a member of the First Methodist United Church. (some honors and memberships are unreadable) She was a Red Cross Volunteer and blood donor giving over 1000 hours of service. Mrs. Berry was also a member of the General Asa Danforth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. B. Abbott Meech. There will be no calling hours.

Harold L. Hendee, 74, of 909 Darlington Rd., was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday night (December 11, 1978) at St. Joseph’s Hospital after an apparent heart attack. He retired from a teaching career in 1972. He had been a member of the faculties of Central Technical High School and Blodgett Vocational High School. Mr. Hendee was a member of Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church. Born in Troy, he lived in Syracuse 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Hendee, a son, Robert Keith Hendee of Syracuse, a daughter, Mrs. Marylea Hall of Marion, Iowa; a brother, Edgar Hendee and two grandchildren. Services will be tomorrow at 2 pm at Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church, 804 Onondaga Road.

S. Harvey Steinberg, 85, of Syracuse, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Menorah Park. He was born in Syracuse, New York February 1, 1928. His parents were the late Nathan and Irene Rose Chadwick Steinberg. He was educated in the Syracuse Public Schools and Syracuse University where he received a PhD, in Science Education in 1971. Mr. Steinberg served in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1946 to 1947, and again during the Korean War, 1950 to 1951. He was a high school science teacher at New York Mills, Oneida County 1954 to 1956, and at Syracuse Central High School 1956 to 1961. For 24 years he was a Science Educator at State University College at Cortland, New York. He retired in 1985. Mr. Steinberg married Jean Marie Farrington in 1959. She predeceased him in 1988. Private graveside services and burial will be conducted in Syracuse. Inquiries can be directed to the Jacobs and Forward Law Firm, LaFayette, New York.

George Leonidas Mulfinger Jr., 55, a former principal cellist of the Syracuse Symphony, died in Greenville, SC on Monday, December 21, 1987. Mr. Mulfinger is the son of George L. Mulfinger Sr., a retired music professor who taught at Syracuse University for 40 years. He graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a masters degree in physics in 1953. He continued his graduate studies at Syracuse University, Harvard University and the University of Georgia. Mr. Mulfinger served as the principal cellist of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra for nearly ten years. He worked briefly for WNDR radio in the Syracuse area. He was an avid ham radio operator. Mr. Mulfinger has written several textbooks in physical science, earth science, chemistry and physics. He wrote numerous articles against the theory of evolution. He also wrote articles on music and composers. He was the principal cellist for Bob Jones University and a member of a faculty string quartet. Surviving are his wife, Joan Wade of Greenville, SC; his parents, Elizabeth B. and George L. Mulfinger Sr., both of St. Augustine, Fla.; nine daughters, Linda George and Ruth Kain, both of Taylors, SC.; Rachel Ritschard of Simpsonville, SC, and Sara, Julia, Martha, Mary, Sharon and Joanna Mulfinger, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Mark and Daniel, Greenville, SC.; two brothers, David, LaCrosse, Wis., and Dr. William B., of Auburn. Services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the Mackey Mortuary in Greenville, SC.

Lawrence H. Parsons, 93, of 21 Buckingham Place died Wednesday (January 22, 1997) at Genesis Health Care, Watertown, after a long illness. Mr. Parsons was born in Byron and was a graduate of Batavia High School. He also was a graduate of the state College of Forestry in Syracuse, now the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He joined the professional staff of the Queens Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 1929 and transferred to the Suffolk Council in 1934. In 1936, he became council executive of the St. Lawrence County Council of the BSA. During his five years in this post, a new campsite, Camp Vigor, was developed on the St. Lawrence River. Mr. Parsons later took charge of Boy Scout councils that covered Westchester, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. He retired from the BSA in 1959. He later taught at Central Technical High School, Syracuse, until his retirement in 1969. He participated in the development of an earth science curriculum for the National Science Foundation and chaired the Central New York committee that tried out the new approach in classes before the state Education Department put it into effect statewide. He also was a consultant on the state’s earth-science development project. After he retired from teaching, Mr. Parsons moved to Sandy Creek, where he built his own retirement home. He was active in the Sandy Creek Service Club, the Sandy Creek Stamp Club and the Village Players Theater Group. He was a member of Sandy Creek United Methodist Church and served on the church’s executive board. From 1971 to 1989, he wrote a weekly weather column for the former Sandy Creek News. Mr. Parsons’ first wife, Eleanor, died in 1975. A son, Lawrence H. Jr., died in 1995. Surviving are his wife, Louise; a son, David K. of Sandy Creek; and a grandson, Andrew T. Parsons of New Jersey. A memorial service will be at 2 pm Sunday in Sandy Creek United Methodist Church.

Cecilia C. Anderson, 92, formerly of Maple Lane, North Syracuse, died Friday (May 17, 1992) at Birchwood Health Care Center in Liverpool following a long illness. Born in Klumation, Calif., she moved to New York in 1917. She was a 1918 graduate of Sherburne High School and taught in a rural county school for 11½ years. She also was a 1920 graduate of Aneota Normal School and 1928 graduate of Syracuse University. She taught a few years in the North Syracuse School District before entering the Syracuse City School District, where she taught and retired from in 1969. After her retirement she did volunteer work at Community General Hospital, giving 7700 hours, and drove for Meals on Wheels for 12 years. She also served in the Women’s Army Corps for two years during World War II. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Syracuse, the Common Wealth Club of Syracuse and the State Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are a sister, Eunice Anderson of North Syracuse; four nieces; one nephew; and several grandnieces and nephews. Services will be 10 am Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church of Syracuse. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery.

Mrs. Helen Maynard Chamberlin of 190 Stoney Dr., Westvale, died yesterday (April 20, 1964) at Syracuse General Hospital. Mrs. Chamberlin was a former history teacher at Syracuse Central High School. She was a graduate of Syracuse University, where she also received a master’s degree. She was a communicant of Calvary Episcopal Church and was active in the Episcopal Women of Syracuse, serving as president of the Emma Runnalls Guild of the church. She was affiliated with the New York State Teachers Association, the Syracuse Federation of Teachers and the Commonweal Club of Syracuse. She was also a member of the Community Hospital Guild. Surviving are her husband, Edward L. Chamberlin; a sister, Miss Marion Maynard; and several cousins. A requiem high Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Savior at 11 AM tomorrow, the Rev. W Wesley Konrad, rector of Calvary Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1978.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Dorothy T. Clyne, 73, of 901 Lavon Lane, Burnsville, Minn., formerly of Syracuse, died Tuesday (November 26, 1991) at Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville. Mrs. Clyne was born in Middleburg, Schoharie County, and lived many years in Syracuse before moving to Burnsville two years ago. She was a teacher for 34 years. She taught American history and social studies for 28 years and retired from GW Fowler High School in 1978. She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Syracuse. Surviving are a son, Bruce of Burnsville; and two sisters, Marion Buschynski of Middleburg and Elsie Killmeier of Lewis. Services are at 11 am Saturday at Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 63 River St., Middleburg. Burial is in Old Stone Fort Cemetery, Schoharie. Calling hours are 7 to 9 pm Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Dorothy Clyne Fowler Faculty Scholarship Fund, in care of Ron Spadafora, principal, Fowler High School, 227 Magnolia St., Syracuse 13204.

OSWEGO—Richard F. Daley, 46, of 99 E. Seneca St., a teacher in the Syracuse school system, was pronounced dead on arrival Monday (December 25, 1972) at Oswego Hospital. Born in Oswego, he was the son of George F. and Ella Nodda Daley. He was a graduate of St. Paul’s Academy, St. Michael’s College and the university of Toronto. He received a master’s degree at Siena College. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a teacher at Central Technical High School and formerly taught at Roosevelt Junior High School, both in Syracuse. Surviving is a brother, the Rev. John Deley, pastor of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church at Seneca Knolls. Services will be at 10 am at the Dain Funeral Home and 10:30 am in St. Paul’s Church. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home.

John Guszcza, 77, of Standart Woods apartments, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 7, 2005, at his home. Born in Auburn, the son of the late Konstantine and Julia Sroczyk Guszcza, he was a resident of Central New York all his life. He received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and his master’s degree from SUNY Albany. He also earned an administrative certificate from SUNY. John had a long-standing interest in history, classical music, and European culture. He was both a Marine Corps and Army veteran, serving in the military from 1945 to 1946 and 1952 to 1955. John was a member of the First Marine Association, the VFW and the American Legion. John had a long and distinguished career at the Syracuse School District, where he was liked and respected by colleagues and students alike. He began as a history teacher, became a guidance counselor, and eventually rose to the position of administrator of the Schools’ vocational program. Surviving are his sons, James of California and Joseph of Weedsport; his former wife, Helen Sue Guszcza of Weedsport; three brothers, Joseph of Lowville, NY, Walter of Texas, and Bernard and his wife, Hui Cha, of Oneonta; two sisters, Mary Antonucci and her husband, Frank of Oneonta and Victoria Kyrtak of Auburn; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Stanley.

Mrs. Evelyn K. Hine of 157 Ballantyne Road died yesterday (December 12, 1977) at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born in Fabius, Mrs. Hine lived many years in Syracuse. She had retired as a teacher with the Syracuse City School District. Mrs. Hine was a graduate of Cortland Normal School and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Syracuse University. Surviving are an aunt, Mrs. Clyde Drake of Baltimore, Md; and a niece, Mrs. John Whaley. Services will be at 11 am Monday at Greenleaf Funeral Home, the Rev. Dr. Harold Garman officiating. Burial will be in Jamesville Cemetery. Calling hours will be 10 to 11 am Monday at the funeral home, 503 W. Onondaga St.

Young people and music were William E. Bishop Jr.’s life. He taught instrumental music more than 30 years with the Syracuse City School District. For 20 years, he was program director at the YMCA’s Day Camp Iroquois in Fayetteville. Mr. Bishop died Tuesday (October 29, 1991) at Community General Hospital after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 75 and lived at 239 Milburn Drive, Syracuse. Mr. Bishop was a noted violinist and violist. He was considered a child prodigy, his sister-in-law Barbara Brown said today. “He had perfect touch. When he was 11 years old, he contracted polio. The disease ruined the touch just enough so that he was not the perfect player he once was although he was an excellent violinist.” Mr. Bishop taught at Corcoran and Central high schools and Roberts and Bellevue elementary schools. From 1953 to 1973. Mr. Bishop was a familiar figure at gatherings at Day Camp Iroquois. “He came with musical instruments and put on some wonderful exhibitions for the boys,” Brown recalled. Mr. Bishop was a native Syracusan. He was a graduate of Syracuse University School of Fine Arts and also received a master’s degree from SU.

Vera K. Nichols, 98, formerly of East Syracuse, died August 26, 2005. She was a native of Menno, South Dakota and had resided in the Syracuse area since 1946. She retired in 1969 as a teacher with the Syracuse school system. She was a member of Park Central Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon. She was honored in 1975 by being listed in Who’s Who of American Women. She graduated from Northern University of Iowa, State University of Iowa and State University Illinois. She began her teaching career in a one room school house in Hutchinson County, SD. She also taught in Iowa during WWII where she trained in Occupational Therapy and worked in an army hospital. She also worked as a volunteer in the Veteran’s Hospital in Syracuse. Her husband, Merrill L. died in 1974. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 pm Thursday at the Welter-Price Funeral Home, 2649 James St. Burial: White Chapel Memory Gardens. No calling hours.

Miss Eleanor H. Behm of 317 Southfield Drive, Fayetteville, died yesterday (June 29, 1976) at University Hospital. A Syracuse native, Miss Behm retired as a teacher and a supervisor in various area schools. She graduated from Syracuse University and later received her master’s degree there. She taught home economics in Cobbleskill, Prescott School and Central Technical High, Syracuse. Until retiring five years ago, she was supervisor of home economics in the Syracuse School System. She was the daughter of the late Prof. Joseph Behm, Latin supervisor in the Syracuse School System. She was a member of the Nottingham Knolls Country Club and several educational organizations. She was communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church of Fayetteville. Surviving are three brothers, J. Herbert of North Beverly, Ma.; Dr. Karl H. of Nokomis, Fla., and Theodore R. of Canastota; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothea B. Henson of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Arlene B. Balinsky of Fayetteville. Services will be at 9:30 am tomorrow in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fayetteville. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Catholic Charities.

Graveside services for Vivian Gould Rousselle, 74, of Hancock Drive, who died Saturday (April 27, 1987) at home, will be at the convenience of the family in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Born in Medina, Mrs. Rousselle lived in Syracuse most of her life. She was a graduate of Syracuse Normal School and Syracuse University. She began her teaching career at Halfway School in Elbridge, then taught for 34 years in the Syracuse School System before retiring in 1966. Surviving are her husband, Louis J.; a daughter, Martha Madura of Syracuse; and a brother, Edward Gould of Syracuse. Contributions may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or Bellevue Heights United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Kompf Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Syracuse Central High School Class of 1945
1952 Graduate of Syracuse University
died c. October 3, 2015
 
 
 
 

 
 

Ethel S. Jones, 83, in Kingston, Pa., died on December 13, 1986. Miss Jones was born in Freeland, Pa. and previously resided in Syracuse before moving to Kingston four years ago. She was a graduate of Freeland High School and the former Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene in New Jersey. Miss Jones received her master’s degree in physical education from Syracuse University. Before retiring 18 years ago, she taught physical education in the Syracuse City School District. During WW II, Miss Jones served in the Women’s Army Corps as head of recruiting in New York City and later at Governor’s Island. She was discharged with the rank of major. She was a member of Forty Fort Presbyterian Church, New York State Retired Teachers Association and the Association of Retired Persons. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Florence Jones of Kingston, Pa; two nieces, Mrs. Howard Dinstel and Mrs. Thomas Husband, both of Kingston, Pa. Services were held in Kinston. Hugh B. Hughes & Sons Funeral Home, Kingston, had charge of arrangements. Burial was in Freeland Cemetery.

Edwin W. Lukens, beloved coach, teacher, writer, and front-porch philosopher passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019, at the age of 97. Born on December 9, 1921, to Randolph Lukens and Grace (Grove) Lukens, Ed grew up in Skunk City, on the west side of Syracuse, where he fished in Woodlawn Reservoir, played football with the Brights and the Learys, and hunted deer and woodchuck and raised rabbits for food during the Great Depression. He attended Central Tech High School, where he was a standout in track & field, his senior-year long-jump of 22’11” topping the nation’s high-schoolers and earning him several college scholarship offers. But WWII intervened, and after graduating from Central Tech in 1942, Ed enlisted in the US Army. He served as a Telephone Operator in the 948th Signal Service Company in North Africa and Italy, and he was near Rome when the war ended. During the six months before he was shipped back stateside, Ed read widely and participated in several inter-military track meets, where he was once given a pair of track shoes by a British officer who took pity on a man running barefoot on a cinder track. Ed also toured the Vatican, where he received the Pontiff’s personal thanks for his service. After being honorably discharged on November 30, 1945, Ed enrolled in Syracuse University, where he returned to track & field, going undefeated during his final two years in his two best events, javelin and long-jump. Upon graduation 1950, Ed became a successful teacher and well-respected coach at his high school alma mater. During his tenure at Tech, Ed coached the basketball team to an undefeated season, winning the City Championship game against the top parochial school in front of a sold-out crowd in the Onondaga War Memorial.

During the summers, when classes were not in session, Ed dug commercial gas lines, hunted for uranium in Canada, and continued to fish every chance he got. “Coach” moved to Westhill High School in the late 60s, sharing his calm demeanor and coaching talents with a new community of students and athletes in his physical education classes and on varsity sports teams, which won several sectional titles. He coached cross-country in the fall, outdoor track in the spring, and indoor track in the winter, the last existing mainly because Ed pestered SU into opening Manley Field House and its too-short banked track to high school runners, jumpers, and shot putters. Ed initiated track & field programs for city and local area youth, and he officiated at youth, scholastic, and collegiate meets for decades. Although Ed never married or had children of his own, many of his former students recall moving personal interactions with the man they called “Coach,” and they still consider him a major influence in their lives.

His former “rummies,” as he called them, have gone on to great success in several fields: academia (countless PhDs), the fine arts (painters, sketchers and high school department heads), the military (graduates from each of the academies as well as a four-star general), politics (a White House advisor to several presidents), and business (the heads of several corporations). Ed was an avid outdoorsman, athlete, and writer. Before retiring, he moved to Skaneateles, where he speculated in land development, canoed and fished the Lake in the spring, and fished through its ice in the winter.

As a minority-owner in a wilderness fishing lodge on the Caniapiscau River in northern Quebec, Ed spent many summers guiding its clients, and he was featured in several articles that appeared in Outdoor Life magazine. Around the time of his retirement, Ed began competing in local Masters Track & Field meets and found that he retained an advantage over athletes his own age.

As a member of the Syracuse Chargers for more than 30 years, Ed set 48 records in six different age divisions, including a dozen world marks. In 2002, competing in the 80-84 age group at the National Championships in Boston, Ed won four gold medals and set three world records: in the 60-meter hurdles, the long jump, and the triple jump. Six times Ed was named the Outstanding Track & Field Athlete in his age group. He has been inducted into the USA Masters Track & Field Hall of Fame, as well as the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame. Track & field took him to cities in Australia, South Africa, and Europe, although his favorite place to compete remained Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ed retired from competition at the age of 85, because, as he explained, “It got too easy. All I had to do was trip forward and someone would hang a medal around my neck.” As a teacher and coach, Ed was a generous supporter of students, athletes, colleagues, friends, and relatives, as well as the occasional stranger. In retirement, Ed continued to support various humanitarian causes, the Syracuse Chargers, and Syracuse University, which honored him with its “Letterman of Distinction” award in 1995.

Ed’s short stories, often not-so-thinly-veiled non-fiction, were printed in newspapers and outdoor publications. They featured life during the Great Depression, life in the Labrador wilderness, float-plane crashes, the occasional death, competitive sports, and the often unrecorded details of everyday life in Onondaga County. When Ed was 92, good friend Dave Reed collected and published Ed’s essays and short stories in a book bearing the title Words of Wisdom: From Skunk City to Skaneateles. His first book-signing was held, appropriately, at Vernak Farms Country Store in Borodino, where every Saturday morning Ed could be found sharing coffee with ‘the boys’ and solving the world’s problems. Profits were earmarked for Westhill High School and the book was a success, drawing former students and classmates from both Central Tech and Westhill, as well as good neighbors and old friends.

Ed’s life is perhaps best summed up in a line from a speech that he delivered to the Westhill Senior Class of 1978: “People grow old by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul … There is not a person here but has in his power to leave as a heritage to those that follow, the grandest thing on earth – character.” Ed’s character was evident to all who knew him, and it was featured prominently in articles written about him by former local reporter and chronicler Sean Kirst.

A special thank-you to the staff at Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill, whose attentive care provided great comfort in the last months of Ed’s life. Ed was predeceased by his older brother Randolph in 2012, and he is survived by his brother’s four children, Ed’s own nephews and nieces: James Lukens of Amesbury MA, Thomas Lukens of Viroqua WI, Jane Walma of White Cloud MI, and Sara Christman of Oxford OH – along with the countless many he influenced throughout his long life.

Calling hours will be April 27th from 1 to 5 pm at the B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St. in the village of Camillus. Please share your condolences and sign Ed’s guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com B.L. BUSH & SONS, INC. CAMILLUS 315-672-3400

Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood Rupert of 201 Rugby Road died unexpectedly yesterday (November 7, 1969) at home. Born at Indianapolis, Ind., she was a Syracuse resident since 1929. Mrs. Rupert was a teacher for the Syracuse city school district for many years, retiring four years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Hospital auxiliary; Onondaga Golf & Country Club auxiliary; a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church and member of its Women’s Club. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth J. Rupert; two daughter, Mrs. Richard J. Lyons and Miss Mary J. Rupert; a son, David J. Rupert, and a brother, Edward J. Underwood of Indianapolis. Services will be at 8:15 am at Gang Memorial Chapel. A solemn requiem high Mass will be at 8:45 am in St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Francis C. Barker, 75, of 128 Gordon Parkway, Syracuse, died Thursday (August 26, 1999) at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Watertown. He graduated from Syracuse University and received a master’s degree from the State University College at Cortland and a doctorate from LaSalle University. He retired in 1985 after 30 years as a teacher and administrator with the Syracuse City School District. He also owned Barker Real Estate. He was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII. Survivors: His wife, the former Elizabeth H. Hagen; a daughter, Peg Wegberski of Fairmount; a son, Timothy of California; a sister, Phyllis Priestly of Sackets Harbor; four grandchildren. Services: 11 am Tuesday at Whelan Bros. Funeral Home, 3700 W. Genesee St., Fairmount. No calling hours.

Mrs. Harriet Heverin Chamberlain, 47, of 4958 Skyline Dr., a teacher of 21 years, died yesterday (February 21, 1964) at Community Hospital. A native Syracusan, Mrs. Chamberlain taught for 15 years at Madison School and most recently for six years at Central Technical High School. Mrs. Chamberlain was a member of the Syracuse Teachers Association and American Federation of Teachers. Surviving are her husband, George M. Chamberlain; a son, William G.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Nicol of Glenview, Ill.; a grandson; two brothers, Joseph N. and N. Bernard Heverin of New York City; and two sisters, Mrs. Donald McMahon of Syracuse and Mrs. John Driscoll of New York City. Services will be at 8:30 am Monday at the Schumacher-Whelan Bros. Funeral Home and at 9 am in St. Michael’s Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.

Mrs. Dorothy Schloeman Towner, 81, of Nashotah, Wis., a former Syracusan, died yesterday (April 10, 1979) in Rogers Memorial Hospital, Nashotah. She had been a teacher of special education at Central Technical High School. Mrs. Towner was the author of a book, “Listen, the Children Speak.” She had a master’s degree in special education from Syracuse University. She was adviser to Future Teachers of New York State, a member of Delta Kppa Gamma Education Honorary Society, a past elder and deacon of First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse and a member of the American Youth Foundation, and served on several committees of the New York State Teachers Association. She also had been a member of Park Central Presbyterian Church of Syracuse. Memorial services will be Saturday in Norway, Iowa. Additional memorial services will be April 22 at 7:30 pm in United Presbyterian Church of Syracuse or park Central Presbyterian Church of Syracuse. Arrangements are by Kreutzmann Funeral Home of Oconomowoc, Wis. Mrs. Towner is survived by a daughter, the Rev. Margaret Towner of Nashotah, and a brother, Henry Schloeman of Norway.

Mary G. Fiumano, 83, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday. A life resident of Syracuse, she received her bachelor’s degree in math education in 1946, and in 1949 Mary received her master’s degree in guidance and supervision from Syracuse Uni-versity. In 1985 Mary retired as a math teacher from Corcoran High School after having a successful 39-year career teaching in Syracuse. She was also a teacher at Central Tech, and her first teaching job was at Henderson Harbor. Since retiring in 1985, Mary became a certified parliamentarian, doing workshops and serving as a parliamentarian for many organizations, conferences and conventions—leading to becoming one of the first 25 certified parliamentarians in the United States to receive the designation of Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure.

Mary was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Women Educators International Society since 1961, under which she was president of Alpha Omega Chapter, and PI state president. Mary was the founding president of the Central New York Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. She was the first president of the Onondaga County Mathematics Teachers Association. Since 1990 Mary was a parliamentarian of the Onondaga County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Syracuse Federation of W omen’s Clubs, where she also held the presidency at one time. She was county president 5th District director. For two terms she was the president of Syracuse Counsel of Service Clubs. A communicant St. Brigid/St. Joseph Church, Mary was a member of the Parish Council.

For over 60 years, Mary was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served as president of local, county and state chapters, directing the over 420 units of over 26,000 members. She continued to serve on several state advisory and budget committees. Mary served on the HOBY Central Committee. Mary enjoyed volunteering at Ronald McDonald House for 12 years.

She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Pasquale Fiumano; her niece, Karen Fiumano; and her brother-in-law, John Curran. Mary is survived by her sister, Antoinette Curran; her brother, Bro. Gabriel Fiumano; sister-in-law, Rose Fiumano; nieces and nephews, David (Marge) Fiumano, Kathryn Curran, Robert Fiumano, Carol (Michael) Verone, Jack (JoAnn) Curran and Michael Fiumano; great-nieces and great-nephews, Danielle (Cory) Murray, Michelle V erone, Kelly Curran, Reggie Fiumano and Jenna, Jesse and Brooklyn; many cousins and loyal friends. Mary’s family would like to thank all who cared and loved her.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Park Street, and 10 a.m. in St. Brigid/St. Joseph Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Park Street. VFW Ladies Auxiliary will conduct services at 6 p.m. Friday.

Donations may be made to the St. Brigid/St. Joseph Food Pantry, 318 Herkimer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/26/2008.

Elmer V. Trew, 60, of Gunbarrell Road, Baldwinsville, died yesterday (October 5, 1962) in Syracuse General Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Trew, an industrial arts teacher in local schools for the past 33 years, recently developed an air- conditioning course for high school industrial arts courses. A native of Ithaca, Mr. Trew lived in Baldwinsville for the past 20 years. Before moving to this area, he taught in Buffalo and Rochester schools. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Baldwinsville where he was the church organist. Mr. Trew was also a member of the American Vocational Teachers Association, the New York State Practical Arts Association, and the American Technical Education Association. He was secretary and treasurer of the national Open Pheasant Championship Field Trial Club and a member of the New York State Bird Dog Association. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eloise D. Trew; a daughter, Mrs. Frank D. Pierce of Rochester; two sons, Wayne I. and Clark O. of Baldwinsville; a brother, Raymond C. of San Jose, Ca.; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Dyer of Rochester and a granddaughter. The Rev. Stanley Robinson willofficiate at services at 2:30 pm Sunday in the Gates-Sears Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville.

Stanley G. Carter of Pompey Hollow Road, Cazenovia, died yesterday in the Upstate medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Carter was a native of Cicero and graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College in 1928. He taught in the Syracuse school system for many years and retired from Central Technical High School in 1960. He was a member of the State Teachers Association and Uncas Masonic Lodge 949. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jessamine Carpenter Carter, and a niece. Services will be at 2 pm tomorrow at Garfield Funeral Home, the Rev. Elsworth C. Reamon officiating. Temporary interment will be in Oakwood Vault H. 1. Calling hours are 2-5 and 7-9 pm today at the funeral home,. Uncas Lodge will conduct Masonic services at 7:15 pm today. Contributions may be made to the Masonic Brotherhood.

Theresa DeLorenzo D’Onofrio, 99, formerly of 460 Brattle Rd., Syracuse, passed away Sunday (May 13, 2012) at Loretto. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she moved to Camillus in 2001. Theresa was a graduate of North High School and Syracuse Normal School and received her master’s degree from SUNY Oswego. She retired in 1977 from the Syracuse City School District where she taught fashion design at Central Technical High School. She was a member of the original teaching staff from 1959 until her retirement. She designed her classroom and was affectionately called “Mrs. D” by her students. A communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, she was a former communicant of Our Lady of Pompei Church and member of the Daughters of Columbus. Theresa was predeceased by her husband, E. Meach D’Onofrio, in 1989. Surviving are her daughter, Diane Curran of Camillus; son, Edward (Elaine) of Fayetteville; sister, Lee Raab of Westvale; brother, Emil DeLorenzo of Lakeland; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be private in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Theresa’s name to the Loretto Foundation, 1305 Nottingham Rd., Jamesville, NY 13078.

Harold L. Dowding, 99, of 51 Summerhill Drive, Central Square, died Friday, November 12, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center of Syracuse, NY. Harold was born August 15, 1911, in Elmira, NY. He is the son of the late Walter and the late Fra Dowding. He was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Ruth, on Oct. 30, 2010. He served in the Navy during World War II, from 1943 to 1945, ship repair unit USS Alcor-Staten Island Repair Depot, and attended Syracuse University and Oswego State College and various schools at Ford in Detroit and General Motors at Batavia, NY, and taught at Central Technical High School in Syracuse, retiring in July of 1972. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane (Louis) Salato of Mattydale, NY, and Nancy (Richard) Umbel of GA; one son, Thomas Dowding of North Syracuse, NY ; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Tuesday, November 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Sears-Middleton-Jones Funeral Home Inc., 209 North Main Street (Rte. 11), North Syracuse, NY, followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Dewitt on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Friends may sign the guest book at searsmiddletonjones.com. Memorials may be made to West Side Manor Residents Activity Fund.

Charles E. Money, 79, of Tully died May 20, 1999 at University Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a heavy machinery operator on a Yukon Territory canal project for the Army Corps of Engineers. He retired in 1988 as a cosmetology teacher at Central Technical High School and as proprietor of three hair salons. He was founder of the South Side businessman’s Association, a past president of the Kiwanis Club, a 49 year member of American Legion Valley Post 1468, a founding executive committee member of the United Federation of Teachers union in Syracuse, and a founding member of Syracuse United Neighbors. His wife of 58 years, the former Rose Sheridan, died in 1998. Survivors: Two daughters, Margaret Trump of Chesapeake, Va., and Dorothy Killoran of Syracuse; three sons, Michael of Waco, Texas, Charles of Cortland and Daniel of New York City; a sister, Margaret Money-Dann of North Syracuse; seven grandchildren. Services: 10 am Monday in St. Leo’s Church, Tully. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.

Oscar E. Sterner, 72, of 1909 S. Geddes St., died this morning (February 19, 1977) at State University Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Syracuse and retired in 1970 after teaching in the Syracuse School System for 35 years. Mr. Sterner was a graduate of Vocational High School and Oswego Normal School. He taught a Vocational High School, HW Smith Technical and Industrial High School and a Central Technical High School where he was an industrial teacher. Mr. Sterner was a member of the First English Lutheran Church, the Central City Masonic Lodge No. 305, and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Syracuse. He was a former chairman of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and was a locksmith. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hazel S. Cushman of North Syracuse and Mrs. Carol S. Merrill of Phoenix; three grandchildren, Scott and Susan Merrill and Cynthia Cushman; and an aunt. Services will be Monday at 1 pm at the Greenleaf Funeral Home, the Rev. Peter Suarez officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm tomorrow. Contributions may be made to the First English Lutheran Church. Central City Lodge will conduct Masonic services at 8 pm tomorrow evening at the funeral home.

Albert Hamilton Clark, 72, of 202 Carlton Drive, a widely-known retired local teacher, died yesterday (February 2, 1968) at St. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness. Born in Rockland, Maine, Mr. Clark came to Syracuse in 1923. He was chairman of the electrical skills department at Central Technical High School. He taught school for 33 years. He graduated from Wentworth Institute, Boston, Mass. After graduating, he was employed by New York Edison Co. He also graduated from the Syracuse University College of Engineering in 1928. He was a member of the state committee that revised the syllabus of the electrical department curriculum for schools in New York. He was a member of First Methodist Church, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Retired Teachers Association, Friends of Reading Board Member, Sons of American Revolution, and Mayflower Descendants Society. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clara G. Clark, a daughter (the rest is unreadable). Burial at White Chapel.

Olive Baker Scott, 87, formerly of 2 Huntington Lane, Camillus, died Wednesday (February 2, 1996) at Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center, Auburn. A native of Thompson, Conn., Mrs. Scott also had lived in Watertown before moving to Camillus in 1955. She retired in 1973 after 22 years as a teacher at Central Technical High School, Syracuse. She was a graduate of the Simmons School, Boston. Mrs. Scott was a member of Auburn First United Methodist Church and a former member of First Presbyterian Church United of Syracuse. She was a former president of the business and Professional Women’s Club of Syracuse and a member of the Shakespeare Club of Syracuse and several bridge clubs. Surviving are her daughter, Marjorie Scott-Cullen of Boulder City, Nev.; five grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Services will be at 10 am Saturday at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus, the Rev. Robert Radak officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Scott Religious Fund, in care of First Presbyterian Church United.

John E. Obrist, 75, of 103 Wilmore Place, died yesterday (July 27, 1966) in St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. Born in Carthage, he lived in Syracuse for 40 years. He was an Industrial teacher at Central Technical High School and had been retired from there for five years. Surviving are a son, Robert M. Obrist of Syracuse, a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Kuhnemann of Manlius, a brother, Herman Obrist of Utica; a sister, Mrs. Mary Tanner of Albany; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 am Saturday at the Frasier Funeral Home, 1217 N. Salina St. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 pm today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm tomorrow. The Rev. George Hammond officiating.

Guy Silvernail, 88, of 4264 Cleveland Road, Onondaga Hill, died Thursday (June 5, 1997) at Community General Hospital. Born in Smyrna, Mr. Silvernail lived in Onondaga Hill since 1946. He spent his winters in Lady Lake, Fla. He retired as a guidance counselor for Cortland BOCES. He was formerly an industrial arts teacher at Syracuse Central Tech High School. Mr. Silvernail was a former town of Onondaga assessor school tax collector. He was a member of Onondaga Hill United Methodist Church where he served as trustee, treasurer and a member of its Dual Club. He also made the pulpit and baptismal font at the church and helped design the church’s addition. He was also a member of Lady Lake United Methodist Church in Florida. Surviving are his wife, the former Lura Tuxill; a daughter, Bonnie Crosby of Auburn; a son, Gary Silvernail; and three grandsons. Memorial services are 2 pm Monday at Onondaga Hill United Methodist Church, the Revs. John Joseph P. and Ronald Hoffman officiating.

Charles Sargent Eaton, 71, of 114 Buffington Road, died yesterday (February 8, 1991) in Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital. He retired in 1971 as a teacher at Central Technical High School. Mr. Eaton was a native of Stoughton, Mass., and lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. He was a 1931 graduate of Syracuse University and a member of Sigma Chi social fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi, all- university honorary society, and Kappa Phi Kappa honorary society. He also was a member of Syracuse Teachers Association, Central City Lodge 305 of the Masonic Order, Scottish Rite of Syracuse and York Rite. Surviving are his wife, Margaret T. Eaton; a son, Lt. Col. Hal S. Eaton, U.S. Army, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; also two grandchildren. Services will be tomorrow at 2 pm at Fairchild & Meech Dewitt Chapel. Burial will be in South Parish, Maine. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to Heart Association of Upstate New York.

Dorothea Sparks Tuttle of Nob Hill Apartments, Syracuse, died September 4, 2002 in Birchwood Health Care Center in Liverpool. Born in Nanuet, she spent summers in Woodgate and winters in Lakeland, Fla. She graduated from Central High School and Syracuse University. She was supervisor of libraries for the Syracuse City School District for three years and was librarian at Roosevelt Junior High School for 30 years and at Central Technical High School for 10 years. She was a member of Niccolls Memorial Church in Old Forge. Her husband, Howard C., died in 1980. Survivors: None known. Services and calling hours: None. Burial, private. Trainor Funeral Home.