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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1982
Page
15
The Onondaga County Courthouse steps renovation may finish by week’s end but likely stay closed to pedestrians until next spring. Buildings and Grounds architect Manuel Barbas reported a $918,000 project and a $149,300 1982 budget deficit in three accounts.
Democratic comptroller candidate Raymond Gallagher argued in Syracuse that New York State pension funds under Edward Regan should shift toward residential mortgages and government guaranteed certificates. He cited 2.2 percent average returns from common stocks (1960-1979) vs 5 percent from Christmas clubs, calling Regan’s strategy a hidden tax on taxpayers. Gallagher, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority chair, leads a three way race with James Tully and William Finneran, urging investment moves to boost building trades and employment.
The Small Business Administration sponsors Monday evening classes in room 1117 at the federal building to help businessmen endure the recession. Taught by about 30 local accountants, the sessions cover purchasing, money management, organization, and planning, with a waiting list of over 50.
Sophie Mahar died yesterday at Au burn Memorial Hospital after 50 years in Syracuse. Born in Poland, she lived in Chicopee Falls before moving to Syracuse and with daughter Irene Hathaway since residing in Weedsport. Survived by two grand children two brothers Henry and Charles Lenart and sister Jaina Zativ. Services Wednesday at 9:30 AM at John G Butler funeral Home and 10 AM at St Anthony of Padua Church. Burial at St Marys Cemetery DeWitt. Calling hours tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Virginio Falso also called George 86 of 314 Lillian Ave died yesterday in Saceans Hospital after a long illness. Native of Rome Italy he lived in the Syracuse area 55 years retiring in 1962 from Crouse-Hinds Co. Surviving wife Mary a daughter Helenstrom a son George of Lowville two brothers William and Alvin three sisters Emily Chambers California Mary LaVacchio and Clara Miguel four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Services tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. at Welter Price Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church Burial in Assumption Cemetery Calling hours today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Helen R Goodnow of 214 Dawley Road Fayetteville died yesterday in Community General Hospital She was born in Clinton Iowa and lived in Fayetteville 20 years A Chicago Art Institute graduate she taught design at Syracuse University and belonged to the American Crafts Council She was a St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral communicant Surviving Frank A Goodnow her husband Va lene Logsden daughter Jeffrey son Violet Dinger Ruth Anderson Albert Domsaila brother Private burial will be in Fayetteville Cemetery Memorial services Thursday at 10 am at St Pauls Cathedral. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Eaton Tubbs Funeral Home Fayetteville in charge
Wilson DeLee Sr. 59 of 193 Lincoln Ave died yesterday at home after a long illness. He worked at Romano Auto Sales and was a member of House of God Church where his wife Reddy Belle DeLee is assistant pastor. Born in Dorchester South Carolina he lived in Syracuse 22 years. Survived by two daughters Frances Blanks Syracuse and Celestine Lucas New Haven Conn, father Virgil Dorchester, eight sisters 12 brothers and five grandchildren. Services Thursday at 1 PM at House of God Church 300 Garfield Ave Elder J Burke to officiate. Calling hours at J B Dorsey Funeral Home 7-9 this evening and 2-4 and 7-9 tomorrow.
Carl J. Haffner Sr., 69, of 2 Brooks Drive Baldwinsville, died yesterday after a long illness at State University Hospital. He retired seven years ago after 43 years with Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. as a foreman. Survived by wife Katherine, son Carl Jr., two daughters, four stepchildren, 10 grandchildren, a brother and a sister. Services and calling hours set. burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial and visitation details provided.
J R Curtin 62 a patent counsel for Carrier Corp died yesterday at Immunity General Hospital. He graduated Syracuse University engineering in 1942 and law in 1944. Survived by wife Mary Madigan Curtin five sons a daughter and a grandchild. Services Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church burial in St Agnes Cemetery. Calling hours today and tomorrow. Contributions to Corcoran Faith Center.
Francis B. Mahar of Mexico, formerly Taberg, dies at 92 in a local nursing home after a long tenure at Greff's Bakery. Survived by sister Kathleen Brown and several nieces and nephews. Services Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Harter Olmstead Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church with burial in Mexico Village Cemetery. Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Donna and Mark, lured from Texas to paint a riverfront house, fall under a minister's influence during a weeklong disguise as a Bible discussion. After two hours of confrontation and covert persuasion, they reject The Way, heal beside the river, and plan lives away from the sect. Local efforts by Catholic Diocese and Jewish Family Service provide support and information.
Lester C Norris, long serving Marcellus mayor and village leader, died unexpectedly Saturday while clearing land by Nine Mile Creek. He was 72 and had been mayor for 27 years. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at Norris Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. He was active in fire, lodge and railroad groups and left a legacy of community service.
Edna M. Beard of 312 Parish Lane died Sept 12 1982. Survived by daughters Elenita Meyers Evelyn Amidon Elizabeth Rommel Jean Strenzi Kath yreen Beard Ruth Reynolds and Ward, three sons Robert E. Beard Edwin K. Beard and John H. Beard, one sister Ethel Williams, 33 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Ballweg and Lunsford Funeral Home 4612 S Salina St with 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Burial Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m. Galsweg and Lunsford Inc.
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