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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1959
Page
6
A string of notices from Syracuse and nearby towns list pranks and farewells. Crossman Gamble Moffett Parks Raichlin Unka uf Wilcox are named in death notices with funeral times and locations. Survivors include spouses children and siblings, with call hours and cremation or interment details. Contributions may go to charities.
A dense listing of funeral homes and memorial suppliers with street addresses and phone numbers. Includes Gang Memorial Chapel at 104 Fordham Rd, Garfield Funeral Home at 513 Wescott St, and multiple firms such as Pirro Sons, Wm M. Kempt & Sons, Bordynski Funeral Home, J.P. Burns & Son, Giminski Funeral Home, John A Diligent, Fairchild & Meech, Cline Funeral Home, Greenleaf Funeral Home, Hart & Quinn, Frasier Funeral Home, Markowitz Florist, Lambert Memorials, Karl Lutz Monument Co, and others with contact details.
Four Syracuse freshmen join Colgate University's class of 1959 bringing the total to 380. Peter Crosby, Edgar Sanford, James Saunders, and Richard Smith are sons of local families. Crosby and Sanford prepared at William Nottingham High School. Saunders and Smith graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy.
Obituary list records deaths of Nicholas Morse 49 Auburn Adel M Watrous 93 Homer Lewis F Wilcox 73 Phoenix Qarence Kahr Osween Ceorce B Waterman 73 Rome Charlies De Trumbull 74 Trumansburg Miss Marie A Nevins 63 Ithaca Harry Crance 76 Newfield William B Hickock 64 Oxodensburg Howard E Peterton 46 Potsdam.
Abram J. Van Alstine 76, farmer of West Hill Road Camillus, died after a long illness at Crouse-Irving Hospital. Rites set for Camillus Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Survived by three sons Elston, Kenneth, Ralph. daughter Viola. two brothers. ten grandchildren. Masonic services tonight. viewing today and tomorrow at B. L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home.
John T. Furze, 56, of 2017 Geddes Sr., an administrative assistant to the county welfare commissioner, died of a heart attack in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Funeral arrangements at Edward F. Gaynor Funeral Home and Most Holy Rosary Church. He was a Republican candidate for welfare commissioner in November and served on welfare and civil defense committees. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, a brother, and three grandchildren. Friends may call tonight and tomorrow.
John Bacuzzi 72 a former resident of Solvay and retired building mason died yesterday in Van Duyn Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are his wife Sophia Bacuzzi of Italy and two daughters in Italy. Services at Ragozzi Twins Funeral Home Solvay at 9 AM Monday and at St Cecilia's Church Solvay at 9 30 AM Burial in St Mary's Cemetery Friends may call 7-9 PM today and 2-4 and 7-9 PM tomorrow.
Private services for Alex Palasak 71 of 115 Oakley Drive North Syracuse were held at Williams Funeral Home Cicero at 2 PM today after a long illness. He died yesterday at home after retirement four years ago. A son Philip Palasak of North Syracuse survives. Burial planned at North Syracuse Cemetery.
Grace Sheppard a Morristown native who had lived in Syracuse for 40 years died last night in Greene Nursing Home at 121 Kellogg Street where she had been a patient for years. She is survived by her brother Bert Sheppard of Syracuse and two sisters Mrs. Harry Clemens and Mrs. Rose Newman of Manlius. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at John B. Murphy Funeral Home with burial in Fayetteville Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Ralph Beuerman of Kenmore was elected president of the 152nd New York State Baptist Convention in Poughkeepsie. Edward Beadel of De Witt became treasurer with Grace Million of Syracuse as assistant treasurer, while Rev. Lt. Henry Rood of Groton and Rev. Paul Gleason Jr. of Norwich were named first and second vice presidents. Dr. Victor Kane of Utica remains executive secretary.
A three way Bible quiz during the Youth for Christ Rally at 7:30 p.m. today in the Salvation Army auditorium 737 S Warren St. George and Joan Mulfinger will perform with evangelist Paul Wagner and Rev. O. H. Shenk directing. Contestants come from North Syracuse Tully and Central Square.
Mrs Hazel Halava of 315 8 Beech St an employee in General Electric Co television dept died in Midtown Hospital. Born Elkhart Ind she lived in Orlando Fla before moving here 14 years ago. Surviving husband Walter Halava son Lawrence Werline mother Esther Warner brothers Alan and Stanley Warner sisters from Orlando and a granddaughter. Garfield Funeral Home to conduct 11 a.m. Monday service with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.
The Rev. Leonard F. Basford will officiate at services for George P. Havens 90 at 2 p.m. Monday at the Elmer E. Price Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fayetteville. He died yesterday in People's Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. James Jordone of Rochester a son Milton E. Havens of Fayetteville a sister Mrs. Howard Main of Auburn a brother Milton Havens of Auburn and a grandson. Burial details to follow.
Services for Michael Joseph Barletta infant son of Mr and Mrs Jack Barletta of 504 Spring St will be conducted at Farone & Son Funeral Home at 10 a m tomorrow Burial will be in Assumption Memorial Hospital reported his death yesterday His survivors include parents two sisters Leslie and Mary Edna two brothers Jack and Gary and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Dominick Barletta
Hector Octave Madlin 74 of 721 Park Ave a retired New York Central conductor died of a heart attack at home. A Mass of Requiem will be held at St. Lucy's Church at 9 a m Monday after 8:30 a m services at Berdynski Funeral Home. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters three sons 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Services for Onondaga County Sheriff Albert E. Stone aged 67 at 640 S. Warren St. were held at St. Pauls Church with Rev. Harold L. Hutton officiating. Bearers included J Edward McEvay and Lt. Andrew Peltz among others. burial followed at Woodlawn.
James F. Adams Sr of 2118 S State St a retired machinist of Milton Knox ton Co Rochester died at Crouse Irving Hospital after a short illness. He lived in Syracuse ten years retiring in 1949 and belonged to Syracuse Lodge Elks and International Association of Machinists. Survived by Lulu B Adams a son James F Adams Jr sister Mrs Austin Stewart and two grandchildren. Funeral at St Andrew the Apostle Church 9 am Monday with services at John G Butler Funeral Home 9 15 am burial St Marys Cemetery Minoa. Friends may call today 7 9 pm and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 pm.
Former Manlius resident Jenny Perry died in Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born in Oneonta, she was a member of Manlius Baptist Church and survived by two sons Robert F. Perry of Avon and Charles H. Perry of Cazenovia, sister Ethylyn Snook, Alice Mapstone, Ella More, brother Charles Wainwright, 11 grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services are handled by Eaton Tubbs Funeral Home Fayetteville, with burial in Manlius Cemetery.
The Rev. William Curran O.F.M a frequent Syracuse visitor died yesterday at St Michael hospital Newark after a short illness. He was associated with Friar magazine and will be buried Tuesday in Bloomfield New Jersey. Curran promoted the magazine during visits to Syracuse over four years since its founding.
Two employees of the Inspector of Naval Material Department received superior achievement awards and $100 checks for outstanding performance during the past year. Mrs. Dolores Buffa and Mrs. Leah Shulenberger, residents of 121 Ford Ave and E. Seriéca turnpike Jamesville, were honored by Commander L. J. Smith. A child dedication service followed at 11 a.m. at Syracuse Seventh Day Adventist Church, with certificates awarded to parents of the children listed.
The Rev Richard E McKeon S J dean of LeMoyne College Industrial Relations discusses the steel strike and its future reactions at an 8 pm Holy Name Society meeting of St Patrick Church. Dennis Flynn announces welcome of new moderator Rev Donald J Bauer appointed last week by Rt Rev Msgr Thomas J Driscoll.
Clarence H. Close 59 of 1809 Teall Ave died of a heart attack yesterday morning while unloading his truck in the 30y block of Pulaski Street. Rev. Wesley Nussey to officiate at Gang Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m. Burial in Inghram Mills. Survived by Florence Yonker Close, three sons Richard Burton William, three daughters Mrs Carlton Haynes, Helen and Shirley, and five grandchildren.
Christian H. Unkauf of 807 Kirkpatrick St., a 70 year Syracuse resident born in Germany, died at home yesterday. Funeral Monday at Frasier Funeral Home 2 p.m. burial Woodlawn Cemetery. He served 44 years with Oberlander Press and was a United Brethren member and bible teacher. He leaves Louise Wohlleberenkauf, two sisters Bertha Boehm and Ann Hett, plus two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Rev. Gould to speak nightly Oct 14 to Oct 25 at Fairmount Church of the Nazarene 200 Gillespie Ave Syracuse area. Services begin 7 30 p m with Rev Arthur W Gould and wife of Sturgis Michigan former First Nazarene pastor who hosted a radio program on Station WOLF. Series arranged by Rev Glenn H Tyner.
Tomorrow Christian Science services present the theme Are Sin Disease and Death Real reading Isaiah 52 9 from the Bible and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The Golden Text from Psalms 67 1 2 emphasizes mercy blessing and saving health for all nations.
Dr. Howard V. Harper notes Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement and the Sukkoth festival following Rosh Hashanah. He explains fast, repentance, Kol Nidre, memorial rites, and the booth tradition symbolizing dependence on God, plus Sukkoth as harvest thanksgiving and pilgrimage memory with biblical commands.
A negative critique of The Wonderful Country noting its Western plot set in a Mexican milieu. Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Gary Merrill, Jack Oakie, Pedro Armendariz and Albert Dekker star but the film is described as mediocrity with a thin plot, fleeting Mexican scenery, and little surprising drama.
A newborn baby being brought home from the hospital at noon today was in a two car crash at N Townsend and Ash streets. Early reports said the infant was unharmed but an ambulance was sent as a precaution. Names of those involved were not available at press time.
A church member asks how to address a woman having an affair. The answer cites Matthew 18 and Galatians 6 1 urging private yet firm correction by spiritual members, avoiding public scandal while recognizing everyone faces temptation. It emphasizes gentle restoration and prayerful guidance.
Robert P. Rex urged support for Constitutional Amendment No 9 at the Citizens Public Expenditure Survey meeting in Syracuse. He said the measure allows two or more communities to join in financing municipal facilities to cut duplication and costs, stressing publicity and broad public understanding.
The Ambassadors Quartet of four Southern Rhodesia Methodist laymen will perform at Lafayette Avenue Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Touring 29 states with over 200 appearances, they focus on African folk music including Mashona songs, worksongs, lullabies, wedding and festival chants and drumming.
A weather wirephoto reports showers tonight across Virginias and Carolinas, western Ohio Valley, and upper Great Lakes. Snow is forecast in the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Rockies while temperatures cool in the upper Mississippi Valley, northern and central Plains, northern Rockies, New York and New England. Warmer conditions persist in the southeastern states.
The forecast calls for a fair night with moderate temperatures and a cloudy warmer day tomorrow Winds shift from southwest tonight to south-southwest tomorrow at 15 to 25 mph The highest yesterday was 81 and the low 54 The sunset today is 6 31 p m and sunrise tomorrow 7 13 a m The record high today 86 set in 1939 and record low 28 in 1929 Relative humidity yesterday 69 today 85 Wind tomorrow from south-southwest 15 to 25 mph.
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