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Beverly Belding Buso

2/26/2016

Beverly Belding Buso, 88, of Marcellus formerly of Skaneateles passed away Friday February 26, 2016 at Upstate University Hospital, Born in Syracuse to the late Arthur and Dorothy Belding, she owned and operated the Colonial Kitchen in Skaneateles. She was a member of the Skaneateles Eastern Star and just received her 50 year Star. Family was her life, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bev is survived by her children, Bradford (Carmen) Baum and Robin (Betty) Baum both of Dothan, AL, Candace (Bill) Mussow of N. Syracuse, Wendy (Dan) Huss of Scottsdale, AZ and Brenda (Tom Bresadola) Buso of Skaneateles. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a cousin Gary Belding of Orlando, FL.. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1990.
Services for Bev will be 10 a.m. Tuesday March 1 at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home. Friends may call on the family from 5-7 p.m. Monday February 29 at the funeral home, 49 Jordan St., Skaneateles.
Memorial donations may be made to the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Rd., Waterloo, NY 13165.
Online condolences may be left at www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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James Bean

2/23/2016

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James Bean, 82, of Skaneateles, NY passed away peacefully and beautifully on Tuesday, February 23 wrapped in comfort and love by his wife and children. Born and raised in Kulpsville, PA, Jim and his wife of 55 years, Janice Walton Bean, made Skaneateles their permanent home in 1963. He and his family have been honored and privileged to live in this incredible small town where, both here and in surrounding communities, he came to know a host of wonderful lifelong friends-friends whose love for him can only be surpassed by his love for them. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Lansdale High School, where, upon graduation, he was approached for a tryout with the Philadelphia Phillies. In 1952, he graduated from Perkiomen School, where, decades later, he was inducted into the school's Hall of Athletic Honor. He was a 1956 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, where he was a three-sport varsity athlete. Throughout his life, his alma maters remained near and dear to his heart. Upon graduation, he served in the Medical Corps of the United States Army at Fort Lewis and then in Turkey. In the 1960's, Jim accepted a sales position at Upsco, Inc. in Moravia, NY. He eventually took ownership of the business and served as President for over 25 years. He nurtured, molded and led the business into one of the top suppliers of products and services for the natural gas industry in the northeast and mid-atlantic regions. Throughout his life, he served and lent his support to many organizations, including: Bill Delaney Youth Basketball; the M&T Bank Board of Directors; the First Presbyterian Church and Grace Chapel of Skaneateles; the American Legion Post 239; the Skaneateles Country Club Board of Directors; the Republican party on both a local and national level and a variety of meaningful memorial golf tournaments. Jim was a passionate and accomplished golfer for most his of life, enjoying the game until as recently as last summer. The principles of the game embodied the way in which he lived his life in many ways-a life of honor, respect, honesty, integrity and values. Jim loved life, and his absolute greatest joy was brought by that of his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Janice Bean; his daughter, Laurie Bean Taishoff; his daughter and son-in-law, Becky Bean Barker and James Barker, Jr., his son, James Walton Bean; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Jill Barker, Jackie Taishoff, Jamey Taishoff and Maks Taishoff. He was predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Florence Bean. Calling hours and a family reception will be held on Friday, March 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the reception hall at Grace Chapel, 1674 Route 20, Skaneateles, NY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Grace Chapel. Burial will follow in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles. Contributions may be made to SAVES (Skaneateles Area Volunteer Emergency Service) or the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department.

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Leitha L. (VanHoltz) Wicks

2/21/2016

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Leitha L. (VanHoltz) Wicks, passed away peacefully at Auburn Nursing Home, Sunday February 21, 2016 she was a homemaker. She is pre deceased by her husband Robert in 2008 and
her son Robert in 2009.
She is survived by her sons Raymond and Charles, daughter in laws Donna and Pam. 4 Grandchildren Elizabeth, David, Sarah, and Christopher. 3 Great Grandchildren Cassie, Jacob and Madison. Service were private. Burial was at
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Barbara Schreck Kimak

2/20/2016

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Barbara S. Kimak, 93, of Auburn, died Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Karen. Born in Auburn, she met and married Joe Kimak, and together they owned and operated Kimak’s Atlantic Service station. Barbara retired from Mercy Hospital’s payroll department and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing Bridge with friends, square dancing, and golfing at Highland Country Club. She was also a volunteer at the Gavras Center and the Board of Elections. She was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church.
She was predeceased by husband Joseph; parents, Elizabeth and Karl Schreck; siblings, Karl Schreck, Jeanne Schofield, Elizabeth Painter, and Dorothy Schreck.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Mary Alice), James (Christine); two daughters Karen Fedorchuk and Linda (Kenneth) Ryan; 13 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grandchildren with one due in September, her sister, Mary Gray, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 27th at 10am at St. Alphonsus Church in Auburn. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4pm to 7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s School 89 E. Genesee St. Auburn, NY, 13021
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Mary Lou (nee Phillips) Steigerwald

2/17/2016

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Mary Lou (nee Phillips) Steigerwald, age 77, of Newtown Square, on February 17, 2016.
Born May 25, 1938 in Syracuse, NY to Lillian (nee Hellinger) and Willard Arthur Phillips.
She was a graduate of the Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Mary Lou loved everything British including drinking tea, she also enjoyed gardening, flowers and expecially reading murder mysteries.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Carl J. Steigerwald II, her loving children; C. Jay Steigerwald III, Will A. Steigerwald and Monica L. Steigerwald, her cherished grandchildren; Jessica L. Mattern and Jacob D. Mattern. Also her devoted sister, Cathy O’Donnell.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday, March 21st from 9am to 10:30am at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. With a Funeral Service to follow at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church at 11am with burial at Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles.
Contributions in her memory to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX
75265-0309 would be appreciated.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Raymond "Bud" Painter

2/13/2016

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Raymond “Bud” Painter, 91, passed away quietly at his daughter’s home February 13, 2016. Bud was born in Venice Center to Ray and Mabel Painter. A graduate of Auburn Central High School, he was a talented athlete playing basketball for various Church leagues and was the catcher for the Spark Plug Team when they won the 1942 City Softball Championship. He even caught for Monk Curtin. Bud was a familiar high school basketball referee well into the 1960’s and also coached Pony
and Little League Baseball.
During WW II Bud served as a radio operator and a right waist Gunner on a B-17 airplane. He flew 26 combat missions with the 8th Air Force in The European Theater and reached the
rank of Tech Sergeant.
After the service Bud started working with New York Telephone as an installer and put in many of the original phones in the Cayuga County area. He retired as a testman in 1981 after 35 years. During retirement he traveled extensively with his wife, Bebe, visiting every state at least once except Montana and Minnesota. They spent their winters in Tampa, Fla. where he was a member of the Incarnation Church and Fountainview Men’s Club.
While in Auburn, Bud was a member of the Donald R Ward Veterans Post, Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Church and the Telephone Pioneers and in his younger years an Owasco Volunteer Fireman. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Highland Golf Course for many years. During retirement he also took up painting and leaves behind many of his beautiful pictures.
He is survived by a son, Michael (Liz Andrews), of Florida, daughters, Barbara “Bonnie” (Bob) Rooker of Auburn, Mary “Betsy” (John) Mullane of Cicero; 1 brother, David, of North Carolina, 8 grandchildren; Kachelle Painter, Beckie Rooker Johnson, Brian Rooker, Carrie Rooker Love, Randy Hadden, Kelly Hadden Rainisch, Bryan Mullane and Julie Mullane, 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 67 years Elizabeth (Bebe) Schreck Painter, a son, William, and sister, Vivian Phalen.
A memorial service celebrating Bud’s life will be
scheduled in the Spring.
In Lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Owasco Fire Department, 7174 Owasco Rd, Auburn NY 13021.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Elizabeth D. Flannigan

2/8/2016

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Born on Halloween in 1923 in Lincoln, NE, Elizabeth D. Flannigan, of Skaneateles passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the daughter of Samuel A. Myers and Theresa M. Schwartz. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband John W. Flannigan, son, Peter “Billy” Flannigan and great grandson Markus W. Casey.
She is survived by her children, John W. (Marie) Jr. of Leavenworth, KS, Thomas A. (Joellen) of Ventura, CA, Theresa M. (David) Spearing of Skaneateles, NY, Charlotte A. (Harvey) Nimmo of Skaneateles Falls, Samuel A. of Syracuse, NY and Donna K. (Dwayne) Pauli of Cheyenne, WY. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a precious angel on her way, nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Zelias of Venice, FL.
She was a life member of Skaneateles Eastern Star #505 and Morning Star Chapter #289 O.E.S, a member of Skaneateles United Methodist Church, and a Cub Scout den mother. At her family’s request there will be private services. She has donated her body to Upstate Medical School. The family wishes to thank the staff at Seneca Nursing and Rehab Center in Seneca Falls, for all her care and all the compassion shown to her. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to your local SPCA. To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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F. George Dowling

2/6/2016

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F. George Dowling, 91, of Skaneateles passed away on Saturday February 6th. George attended Octagon School and was a Skaneateles High School graduate in 1942. George was a farmer and was an employee of Skaneateles Central Schools. He lived in Borodino for the last 20 years. George is survived by his lovey wife Kathryn of nearly 60 years and many nieces and nephews. Services are Private. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. James Episcopal Church of Skaneateles, Skaneateles Historical Society, Borodino Fire Department or to The Skaneateles Library.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Virginia Irene Arthur Herrmann

2/1/2016

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Virginia Irene Arthur Herrmann, 76 of Skaneateles, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016, after a courageous battle with ALS. A loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, she was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Utica in 1939, Virginia graduated from Skaneateles Central School and attended Cortland State Teachers College, majoring in Phys. Ed. She was a 20 year member of the Girl Scouts as camper and counselor at Camp Hoover, Tully, NY, and Spruce Ridge Camp in Thendara, NY. She attended the First Girl Scout National Roundup in Michigan in 1956 and the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Roundup in Vermont in 2006. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #239 in Skaneateles. Virginia was also a member of the
Skaneateles Singing Seniors.
She worked as a Top Security File Clerk at Space Tech Labs in Los Angeles, CA. She also was employed at Western Electric Co. in Syracuse as a typist and was involved in teletype and switchboard operation. Later, she also worked at the Pennysaver and Kennedy Chevrolet in Skaneateles.
Surviving are two daughters: Deborah Colvin (Jeff) of Camillus, and Katherine Jensen (Jeff) of Jacksonville, FL; two sons: Robert, Jr. (Sherry) of Elbridge, and Richard of Skaneateles, grandchildren: Brett and Mitchell Colvin, Jacob and Hannah Jensen, and Sarah Curry and Amber Herrmann; sister Mary Frances Laskie; several cousins and nieces and nephews. Virginia was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Mary Arthur,
as well as her husband, Robert, Sr. in 2010.
Virginia and Robert Herrmann, Sr. were happily married for 46 years. Their love for each other and their children was apparent in everything they did. From the very first date, a Syracuse Nats game, they enjoyed a life-long love of sports, especially for the Syracuse Orange and New York Mets.
Virginia was loved by all who knew her. She will be remembered by her countless friends, her thoughtfulness, and compassion. Many that were close to her have at least one or two pictures with her. Aided by those photos, we all have so many wonderful
memories to call upon.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, February 5th at 10am at St. Mary’s Of The Lake Church, Skaneateles, with
burial in Lake View Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Cicero Center, 8170 Thompson Rd, Cicero, NY 13039-9393.
Phone: 315-698-9400.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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