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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1987
Page
3
Hollywood remembers John Huston as a larger than life figure, a writer, soldier and adventurer whose films and mentorship defined a golden era. Colleagues mourn his death at 81, noting his relentless creativity and enduring influence on cinema.
Monsignor Joseph J. Harnett, 76, a former regional director of Catholic Relief Services who oversaw refugee resettlement in Europe and Vietnam, died Wednesday at Villa Saint Joseph in Darby, Pa. He served 37 years with CRS, directing programs in 12 countries and was named monsignor by Pope Pius. He held varied posts in Rome and Saigon and was chaplain at Immaculata College. He received multiple medals and is survived by a sister and four brothers.
Gen Richard Montgomery Freedoms Foundation leader died Thursday at Si Ferjage Park Skilled Care Center in Montgomery Florida aged 75. He led SAC chief of staff 1952–1956 under Gen Curtis LeMay and later served at Barksdale Air Force Base and USAFE before retiring in 1966. Survived by two sons a daughter a brother four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Carolina A Arrigo 83 of 129 Steuben St died Thursday at Community General Hospital She was born in Italy and lived in Syracuse since 1943 formerly in Carbondale Pa She belonged to Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and Our Lady of Pompey Church Survived by husband Dominick children Joseph Alex Frances Mary Angel a sister Angelina Petuinato and 12 grandchildren great grandchildren Services set at Farone & Son Funeral Home and Our Lady of Pompey Burial in Assumption Cemetery Contributions to American Cancer Society
Margery C Dockwiller 70 of West Molloy Road Mattydale native of Syracuse retired head librarian at Salina Onondaga County Library served as president of its board of trustees devout Catholic bingo captain and Altar and Rosary Society member. Survived by two daughters Virginia Sylvester Mary Talone four sons Joseph James Michael Phillip and Joseph II and ee grandchildren. Services at 8:30 a.m. Monday Sears Middleton Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St Margaret Church burial in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Morton Rubenstein 2, of 5100 Bighbri St Apt 170 Fayetteville died Thursday at Cortland Memorial Hospital after a auto accident. He owned The Shoe Market on Main St Cortland for years and belonged to Temple Heth Er. Surviving are wife Mildred two sons Michael of Liverpool and Marjorie Mores of Chapel, four sisters and three grandchildren. Services Sunday 10 am at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel Rabbi David L Shemkopf officiating Burial in Beth El Cemetery. Viewing hours 9 to 10 am Sunday. Contribuitions may be made to Foundation of the Jewish Home of Central New York.
Bernice L. Murphy of 42 Corners Road died Friday at her daughter’s home after living in Niles most of her life. A St Ann’s Church parishioner active in the Rosary Society, she leaves two daughters, eight children, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mass will be at 10 am Tuesday at St Ann’s. burial in Owasco Rural Cemetery. Calling hours Monday at Farrell’s Funeral Home, 84 South St., Bourn. Contributions may be made to the Owasco Fire Department No. 2 or the West Niles Fire Department.
Col. Hans V. Tofte, 76, a WW I I commando fighter who operated behind enemy lines for the Allies and later served with the CIA, died Monday in Gilbertsville New York. A naturalized American born in Copenhagen he escaped Nazi-occupied Denmark early in the war and joined a British commando unit with espionage missions in Malaya and Burma earning Britain’s Legion of Merit.
Floyd S Harrison 79 longtime Liverpool Police chief died Friday at his home 114 Alder Street Liverpool a Schenectady native he retired in 1970 after 24 years as chief Surviving are two daughters He was a member of St Joseph the Worker Church and the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police He also served in the New York State National Guard and had ties to Bakery A
Gladys P McPeak 90 of 211 Muriel St Ithaca died Wednesday at University Ho native of Jamestown lived in Olean and Pom- P Surviving son Henry of Ithaca three daughters Anna Van Cleaf of Texas Aldrich of Ithaca Marilyn Logue of Louisiana a sister Viola Simmons of New Jersey four grandchildren seven great grandchildren Services 730 pm today Aug 29 at Hall Funeral Home LaFayette burial Immaculate Conception Pompey calling hours 6 to 730 pm
Tona R Hastings Seaman 68 of Route 11 dies Thursday at St. Josephs Hospital. Funeral at 11 am Monday Traub Funeral Home Central Square with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Native of Syracuse lived Hastings 45 years. Survived by son Floyd of Central Square brother George Bliss and several nieces and nephews. Southern Oswego Volunteer Ambulance Corps involved.
John W Tanner 39 of 504 Warren St Chittenango died Friday at Veterans Administration Hospital Syracuse. He was a Vietnam Marine Corps veteran wounded in 1969 and a life member of Disabled American Veterans Coonley Nogaim Chapter and Archie VanPatten Post 741 American Legion. Survived by Colleen and Kimberly Tanner Morrisville four brothers and six sisters. Services Monday at Tyler Traub Funeral Home and Immaculate Conception Church Fay teneville with burial at St Marys Cemetery Dewitt.
Frederick J. Ladoceur 3.1 died August 27. Survived by Irene, sister Pauline Maloney, several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday 9:30 am at Traub Funeral Home Bridgeport, 10 am St Erongis at Assisi Church. Burial Pine Island Cemetery North Manhis. Viewing Friday 30 9pm at funeral home. Contributions Bridgeport Fire Co Ambulance Fund. Teal Funeral Home Cort Day collect 15-678-2542.
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