http://www.nhor.org en-us Monday, January 05, 2009 Monday, January 05, 2009 NHOR RSS Generator info@nhor.org info@nhor.org http://www.nhor.org/clarence_hagan_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/83598793.html
Orvel was born July 29, 1921 in Hulbert, OK to Edley Milton and Carrie Jane (Wilkey) Hagan. He passed away January 1, 2009 in Owasso, OK.

He was an army veteran of WWII and was stationed in Iceland as an ambulance driver. He entered the service when it still had horse Calvary units.
He worked at the lightweight plant for Chandler Materials. He enjoyed making or building anything especially when welding. He loved to tinker with cars and made a lot of two wheel trailers, some big and some small. He was always busy with plenty of things to do and could always find plenty of things for everybody. He was a wonderful person and was always willing to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his sons Larry Hagan and wife Linda, Clarence Hagan and wife Geneva, daughter, Mary Louise Hale and husband Johnny; 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Louella Hagan, three brothers and two sisters

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]>  Clarence Orvel Hagan, 87 - Tulsa, OK
Funeral Services for Clarence Orvel Hagan, 87, of Owasso were held Monday January 5, 2009 at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. The Reverend Charles Rowden officiated and burial was in the Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow, OK. Casket Bearers were Bill Williams, Ryan Ridley, Ethan Hale, Brandon Hale Scotty Hagan, Shannon Hagan, and Justin Hagan. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Orvel was born July 29, 1921 in Hulbert, OK to Edley Milton and Carrie Jane (Wilkey) Hagan. He passed away January 1, 2009 in Owasso, OK.

He was an army veteran of WWII and was stationed in Iceland as an ambulance driver. He entered the service when it still had horse Calvary units.
He worked at the lightweight plant for Chandler Materials. He enjoyed making or building anything especially when welding. He loved to tinker with cars and made a lot of two wheel trailers, some big and some small. He was always busy with plenty of things to do and could always find plenty of things for everybody. He was a wonderful person and was always willing to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his sons Larry Hagan and wife Linda, Clarence Hagan and wife Geneva, daughter, Mary Louise Hale and husband Johnny; 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Louella Hagan, three brothers and two sisters

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/clarence_hagan_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/83598793.html http://www.nhor.org/malissa_deschamp_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/83598792.html  Malissa Marie DesChamp, 32 - Tulsa, OK
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/malissa_deschamp_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/83598792.html http://www.nhor.org/howard_betsch_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598791.html  Howard I. Betsch, 92 - Syracuse, NY
Howard I. Betsch, 92, formerly of Elbow Road and Park Rose Estates, North Syracuse, died Thursday at Loretto. He was an owner and operator of the Pitcher Hill Esso station for 15 years and retired in 1981 after 15 years as owner of Crestline Distributors. Mr. Betsch was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale, and was a member of the Mattydale-Hinsdale and Salina Seniors and the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 625 of Solvay. He also was a charter member of the North Syracuse Optimist Club, served as club president and NYS Optimist lieutenant governor in 1965. He was president of the Pitcher Hill School Board at the time of centralization. Elise Walters Betsch, his wife of 63 years, predeceased him on July 20, 2000. Surviving are two daughters, Elise McGlynn of Liverpool and Margaret Peg (Bill) VanLuven of Clinton Township, Michigan; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Fergerson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to Francis House, 108 Mi-chaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208 or to Loretto Foundation, 1305 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY 13078. Fergerson Funeral Home, Inc. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits ]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/howard_betsch_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598791.html http://www.nhor.org/frederick_gerstenberg,_jr._cicero_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598790.html  Frederick J. Gerstenberg, Jr., 79 - Cicero, NY
Frederick J. Gerstenberg Jr., 79, of North Syracuse, NY, died Thursday at his home with his family. A native of New London, CT, he had re-sided in North Syracuse since 1962. He is a 1951 graduate of the University of Connecticut and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired in 1991 from Thom McAn Shoes after 35 years of service. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie G. Larkin; a daughter, Linda Marie (Doug) Augustine of Auburn; a son, Samuel Czornij of Solvay; five grandchildren, Ann (Jim) Crowley, Mark (Shannon) Augustine, and Janet, Michele and Joseph Czornij; a great-granddaughter, Rhian Crowley; a sister-in-law, Ethel (Roy) Wigent; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Monday, January 5, 2009, at 6 p.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, prior to services at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088. Fergerson Funeral Home, Inc. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits ]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/frederick_gerstenberg,_jr._cicero_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598790.html http://www.nhor.org/mary_williamson_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/83598789.html
Mary Jane was born August 31, 1947 in Clarksville, AR to Mack and Frances Overton. She passed away December 31, 2008 in Tulsa, OK.

She loved to play pool, and was a champion player. She raised national championship Dobermans. She was also a nursing home administrator, and a homemaker.

She is survived by her mother, Frances Overton of Joplin, MO; brother, Kenneth Cornett of Joplin, MO; ex-husband, Mike Williamson of Dallas, TX; son, Jeffrey Antle of Dallas, TX; daughters, Beckie Thibeault of Waynesville, MO, Dianne Bishop of Mills River, NC; grandchildren, Alex, Matt, and Ashlea of Mills River, NC, Rachel of Neosho, MO, Samantha and Melanie of Waynesville, MO;Kenneth Wayne, Andy and Karen of Joplin, MO; and numerous aunts, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Mack Overton; brother Eugene Overton.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]>  Mary Jane Williamson, 61 - Tulsa, OK
Funeral Services for Mary Jane Williamson, 61, of Turley, were held Saturday January 3, 2009 at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. The Reverend Dr. Chet Veazey officiated and burial was in Mills River, North Carolina. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Mary Jane was born August 31, 1947 in Clarksville, AR to Mack and Frances Overton. She passed away December 31, 2008 in Tulsa, OK.

She loved to play pool, and was a champion player. She raised national championship Dobermans. She was also a nursing home administrator, and a homemaker.

She is survived by her mother, Frances Overton of Joplin, MO; brother, Kenneth Cornett of Joplin, MO; ex-husband, Mike Williamson of Dallas, TX; son, Jeffrey Antle of Dallas, TX; daughters, Beckie Thibeault of Waynesville, MO, Dianne Bishop of Mills River, NC; grandchildren, Alex, Matt, and Ashlea of Mills River, NC, Rachel of Neosho, MO, Samantha and Melanie of Waynesville, MO;Kenneth Wayne, Andy and Karen of Joplin, MO; and numerous aunts, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Mack Overton; brother Eugene Overton.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/mary_williamson_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/83598789.html http://www.nhor.org/joseph_castro_canandaigua_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598788.html December 31, 2008

Deacon Joseph M. Castro, 75, of North Syracuse passed away after a long illness. He was a devoted servant of the Lord and a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife, Mabel (May) and a brother, Benjamin.

Since his ordination in 1980, he served as Deacon of St. Rose of Lima Church. His greatest enjoyment as deacon was giving Homilies and in teaching marriage preparation courses.

He also was a retired draftsman for Carrier Corp. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are his children, Cathleen M. (Gary) Raffel of Bloomfield and Robert (Andrea) Castro of Brewerton; his twin brother, Charles Castro of Sunrise, FL; his sisters, Laurie Nolan of Marcellus, Marie Conboy of San Diego, CA and Charlotte Castro of Auburn; two granddaughters, Kelsey Lynn and Sierra Mae Castro and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Monday, January 5, at 9:30 am at Fergerson Funeral Home and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St Rose of Lima Church with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Family and friends may come to calling hours on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. The Deacon's Wake Service will be Sunday at 5:30 pm at the funeral home.

Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 South Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212.

Memorial messages may be left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com
]]>  Joseph M. Castro, 75 - Canandaigua, NY
Dc. Joseph M. Castro
December 31, 2008

Deacon Joseph M. Castro, 75, of North Syracuse passed away after a long illness. He was a devoted servant of the Lord and a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife, Mabel (May) and a brother, Benjamin.

Since his ordination in 1980, he served as Deacon of St. Rose of Lima Church. His greatest enjoyment as deacon was giving Homilies and in teaching marriage preparation courses.

He also was a retired draftsman for Carrier Corp. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are his children, Cathleen M. (Gary) Raffel of Bloomfield and Robert (Andrea) Castro of Brewerton; his twin brother, Charles Castro of Sunrise, FL; his sisters, Laurie Nolan of Marcellus, Marie Conboy of San Diego, CA and Charlotte Castro of Auburn; two granddaughters, Kelsey Lynn and Sierra Mae Castro and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Monday, January 5, at 9:30 am at Fergerson Funeral Home and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St Rose of Lima Church with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Family and friends may come to calling hours on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. The Deacon's Wake Service will be Sunday at 5:30 pm at the funeral home.

Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 South Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212.

Memorial messages may be left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com
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She was born April 23, 1935 in Sheffield, IL to Thomas and Ruth Conklin Kaufman. She married George Cranford in Peoria on Oct. 17, 1955. He survives.
She is also survived by five children, Tom (Joyce) Cranford of Sheffield, Cindy Dozard of Peoria, Craig (Jean) Cranford of Crossett, AR, Anna (Donny) Norton of Washington, IL, Laura (Joe) Ziegler of Groveland; 24 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn (Jack) Umdenstock of Peoria; one brother, Tom Kaufman of Germantown Hills, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Georgie; one brother, Richard; and one sister, Jackie.

Joann was a homemaker and a wonderful cook. Her family was her life. She enjoyed traveling to country music concerts, museums, amusement parks, and the beach with her grandchildren. She was rarely without a child by her side.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for her granddaughter, Heather Dozard at Southside Bank.


]]>  Joann M Cranford, 73 - Groveland, IL
Peoria, IL - Joann M. Cranford, 73, of Peoria passed away at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at her granddaughter's home in Groveland.

She was born April 23, 1935 in Sheffield, IL to Thomas and Ruth Conklin Kaufman. She married George Cranford in Peoria on Oct. 17, 1955. He survives.
She is also survived by five children, Tom (Joyce) Cranford of Sheffield, Cindy Dozard of Peoria, Craig (Jean) Cranford of Crossett, AR, Anna (Donny) Norton of Washington, IL, Laura (Joe) Ziegler of Groveland; 24 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn (Jack) Umdenstock of Peoria; one brother, Tom Kaufman of Germantown Hills, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Georgie; one brother, Richard; and one sister, Jackie.

Joann was a homemaker and a wonderful cook. Her family was her life. She enjoyed traveling to country music concerts, museums, amusement parks, and the beach with her grandchildren. She was rarely without a child by her side.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for her granddaughter, Heather Dozard at Southside Bank.


]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/joann_cranford_groveland_il/memorial/national_hall_of_records/83598787.html http://www.nhor.org/martha_hedrick_davidson_co._nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/83598786.html  Martha Gregg Hedrick, 69 - Davidson Co., NC
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/martha_hedrick_davidson_co._nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/83598786.html http://www.nhor.org/selethia_mcguire_tulsa_ok/memorial/schumacher_funeral_home/83598785.html
Selethia May McGuire

Selethia May McGuire of Bristow died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at the age of 74. She was born April 12, 1934 in Bristow to Matthew Wilson and Adlee Cash Wilson and lived in the area most all of her life. She was married to Norton Eugene McGuire, who preceded her in death. Selethia worked for Kwikset and also was a housekeeper and caregiver for the Trigalet family. She was a member of the Cooper Chapel AME Church of Bristow.

Selethia is survived by two daughters; Lisa McGuire and Constance Proctor, both of Tulsa; five brothers; Clarence Wilson of Vian, James Brown of Depew, Willie Wilson, of Wichita, Kansas and Elvis and Ronnie Wilson, both of Bristow; four sisters; Kathryn Cole of Milwaukee, Doris Mayes of Tulsa, Emma Wilson and Wilma Harrison of Bristow, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Her husband, Norton McGuire, both parents, two sisters, Virginia Knox and Lorene Walden, one brother, Roosevelt Wilson and her daughter, Sheila McGuire, preceded her in death.


Funeral Service Information

Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Place: Cooper Chapel AME Church
Bristow, Oklahoma

Clergy: Reverend Clarence Wilson

Entombment Durant Cemetery
Bristow, Oklahoma


Under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home
Bristow, Oklahoma (918) 367-2244
]]>  Selethia May McGuire, 74 - Tulsa, OK
OBITUARY INFORMATION

Selethia May McGuire

Selethia May McGuire of Bristow died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at the age of 74. She was born April 12, 1934 in Bristow to Matthew Wilson and Adlee Cash Wilson and lived in the area most all of her life. She was married to Norton Eugene McGuire, who preceded her in death. Selethia worked for Kwikset and also was a housekeeper and caregiver for the Trigalet family. She was a member of the Cooper Chapel AME Church of Bristow.

Selethia is survived by two daughters; Lisa McGuire and Constance Proctor, both of Tulsa; five brothers; Clarence Wilson of Vian, James Brown of Depew, Willie Wilson, of Wichita, Kansas and Elvis and Ronnie Wilson, both of Bristow; four sisters; Kathryn Cole of Milwaukee, Doris Mayes of Tulsa, Emma Wilson and Wilma Harrison of Bristow, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Her husband, Norton McGuire, both parents, two sisters, Virginia Knox and Lorene Walden, one brother, Roosevelt Wilson and her daughter, Sheila McGuire, preceded her in death.


Funeral Service Information

Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Place: Cooper Chapel AME Church
Bristow, Oklahoma

Clergy: Reverend Clarence Wilson

Entombment Durant Cemetery
Bristow, Oklahoma


Under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home
Bristow, Oklahoma (918) 367-2244
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/selethia_mcguire_tulsa_ok/memorial/schumacher_funeral_home/83598785.html http://www.nhor.org/lydia_reistrom_cicero_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598784.html  Lydia Reistrom, 45 - Cicero, NY
Lydia Reistrom, 45, of Cicero, died Sunday morning at home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a native of Syracuse and a life resident of Cicero. She was a sales representative for the printing industry, lastly employed by Finger Lakes Press of Auburn. As a very active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, she served as treasurer and was an altar guild member. She also belonged to CNY Cursillo. Predeceasing her were her father, Peter Stangnowski, and a brother, Mark Stang-nowski. She loved camping, canoeing, fishing and especially she loved spending time with family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Thomas A. Reistrom; her son, Matthew T. Reis-trom; her mother, Faith Nolan; two brothers, Thomas and David Stangnowski; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 137 Gertrude Street, North Syracuse. The family will greet friends following services. Private burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 137 Gertrude Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212. Fergerson Funeral Home, Inc. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits ]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/lydia_reistrom_cicero_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598784.html http://www.nhor.org/carol_hodge_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598783.html
Carol Ann Hodge, 71, formerly of Sandra Lane, North Syracuse, NY and Radisson, NY died at Loretto on Monday, December 22. She was born in Syracuse on August 25, 1937 to the late William T. and Ada V. Warren Hodge. She had been a participant in the Monarch Industries program and had attended North Syracuse Baptist Church.

Surviving are her brothers, Ronald G. (Carol) Hodge and Robert T. (Sue) Hodge; her sister, Donna J. (Stephen) Kubecka; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Services will be in Canton, Ohio with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Ohio.

Donations may be made to High Braes Refuge, 196 Waterbury Road, Redfield, NY 13437 or to the Loretto Foundation, 1309 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY 13078.

Memorial messages may be left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com.
]]>  Carol A. Hodge, 71 - Syracuse, NY


Carol Ann Hodge, 71, formerly of Sandra Lane, North Syracuse, NY and Radisson, NY died at Loretto on Monday, December 22. She was born in Syracuse on August 25, 1937 to the late William T. and Ada V. Warren Hodge. She had been a participant in the Monarch Industries program and had attended North Syracuse Baptist Church.

Surviving are her brothers, Ronald G. (Carol) Hodge and Robert T. (Sue) Hodge; her sister, Donna J. (Stephen) Kubecka; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Services will be in Canton, Ohio with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Ohio.

Donations may be made to High Braes Refuge, 196 Waterbury Road, Redfield, NY 13437 or to the Loretto Foundation, 1309 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY 13078.

Memorial messages may be left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com.
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/carol_hodge_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598783.html http://www.nhor.org/diane_desantis_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598782.html December 25, 2008

Diane H. DeSantis, 54, of Syracuse died Thursday at Upstate University Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Cecelia DeSantis and a brother, Timothy DeSantis.

Surviving are two sons, Chris and Josh Sammis; a granddaughter, Maria; five sisters, Mary Jeannette Cerio, Kathleen McRobbie, Cecelia Barrett, Annette DeSantis, and Marguerite Higley; a brother, James DeSantis; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Private services will be held at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Memorial messages may be left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com.

]]>  Diane H. DeSantis, 54 - Syracuse, NY
Diane H. DeSantis
December 25, 2008

Diane H. DeSantis, 54, of Syracuse died Thursday at Upstate University Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Cecelia DeSantis and a brother, Timothy DeSantis.

Surviving are two sons, Chris and Josh Sammis; a granddaughter, Maria; five sisters, Mary Jeannette Cerio, Kathleen McRobbie, Cecelia Barrett, Annette DeSantis, and Marguerite Higley; a brother, James DeSantis; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Private services will be held at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Memorial messages may be left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com.

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Wanda was born March 30, 1936 in Braggs, OK to Louis Jack and Susie Ann (McClain) Candy. She passed away December 27, 2008 in Tulsa, OK.

She worked in dry-cleaning.

She is survived by her sister, Rachel Sims of Tulsa; brothers, John William "Bill" Candy and wife Christine of Broken Arrow, Lloyd Candy, Floyd Candy and wife Cherry; nieces, Lucreatia Jane Compton and husband of Tulsa, Jennifer Jane Compton of Tulsa, Stephanie Michelle Heaps of Tulsa; great nephew, Sethen Lane Compton of Tulsa. Many other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Rachel Candy; parents, Jack and Susie Candy; brothers, Jesse Candy, Deertrack Candy, George Candy, Dean Candy, James Candy. Many other relatives, nieces, and nephews.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]>  Wanda Lee Candy, 72 - Tulsa, OK
Funeral Services for Wanda Lee Candy, 72, of Tulsa, were held Wednesday December 31, 2008 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Sperry, OK. The Reverend Adam Stang officiated and burial was in the Greenleaf Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK. Casketbearers were Clint Candy, Randy Candy,Jack Candy, Jesse Candy , Stephen Candy, Bill. Honorary Casketbearers Lloyd Candy, Floyd Candy, Jeff Heaps, Calvin Compton, John Candy Jr. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Wanda was born March 30, 1936 in Braggs, OK to Louis Jack and Susie Ann (McClain) Candy. She passed away December 27, 2008 in Tulsa, OK.

She worked in dry-cleaning.

She is survived by her sister, Rachel Sims of Tulsa; brothers, John William "Bill" Candy and wife Christine of Broken Arrow, Lloyd Candy, Floyd Candy and wife Cherry; nieces, Lucreatia Jane Compton and husband of Tulsa, Jennifer Jane Compton of Tulsa, Stephanie Michelle Heaps of Tulsa; great nephew, Sethen Lane Compton of Tulsa. Many other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Rachel Candy; parents, Jack and Susie Candy; brothers, Jesse Candy, Deertrack Candy, George Candy, Dean Candy, James Candy. Many other relatives, nieces, and nephews.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
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He was raised and educated in Sperry. He married Lutricia Shoemaker in 1966 and made their home in Skiatook. He served in the Army National Guard from 1965 to 1970. He was a self employed welder for the past 25 years. He also had worked for John Zink. He loved to hunt, fish and go camping.

He is survived by his; wife, Lutricia of the home; sons, Jason Hilton and wife Ashlee of Skiatook, and Aaron Hilton of Skiatook; four grandchildren, Morgan Hilton of Prettywater, OK, Bailee, Jayden and Maycee Hilton of Skiatook;mother, Roxie Hilton of Collinsville; sister, Evelyn Rose and husband Carl of Sperry.

He was preceded in death by his father Delbert Hilton.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]>  Johnny Lee Hilton, 63 - Tulsa, OK
Johnny Lee Hilton was born November 11, 1945 in Pawhuska, OK to Delbert and Roxie (Cole) Hilton. He passed away December 25, 2008 in Collinsville, OK at the age of 63.

He was raised and educated in Sperry. He married Lutricia Shoemaker in 1966 and made their home in Skiatook. He served in the Army National Guard from 1965 to 1970. He was a self employed welder for the past 25 years. He also had worked for John Zink. He loved to hunt, fish and go camping.

He is survived by his; wife, Lutricia of the home; sons, Jason Hilton and wife Ashlee of Skiatook, and Aaron Hilton of Skiatook; four grandchildren, Morgan Hilton of Prettywater, OK, Bailee, Jayden and Maycee Hilton of Skiatook;mother, Roxie Hilton of Collinsville; sister, Evelyn Rose and husband Carl of Sperry.

He was preceded in death by his father Delbert Hilton.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
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Lee was born August 7, 1928 in Mammoth, Arkansas to Lemuel Samuel and Pearl Hester (Dunkerson) Romine. He passed away December 26, 2008 in Tulsa, OK.

He worked for American Airlines for 39 years in many departments. His last position was in metrology. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was an Amateur Archeologist and an accomplished Beekeeper.

He is survived by his; wife, Bettye Romine of the home; sons, Chris Romine and wife Jan of Tulsa, Mark Romine and wife Sherry of Tulsa; daughters, Debbie Romine of .Tulsa, Vickie Romine of Tulsa; grandchildren Heather Ginn of Tulsa, Hillary Ginn of Tulsa, Michael Romine and wife Priscilla of Pryor, Morgan Romine of Tulsa, Matthew Romine of Tulsa; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Harold Romine and wife Shirley; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel and Pearl Romine and 6 siblings.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]>  Lemuel Samuel Romine, 80 - Tulsa, OK
Funeral Services for Lemuel Samuel "Lee" Romine II, 80, of Tulsa, were held Tuesday December 30, 2008 at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Tulsa, OK. Father Tim Davison officiated and burial was in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Lee was born August 7, 1928 in Mammoth, Arkansas to Lemuel Samuel and Pearl Hester (Dunkerson) Romine. He passed away December 26, 2008 in Tulsa, OK.

He worked for American Airlines for 39 years in many departments. His last position was in metrology. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was an Amateur Archeologist and an accomplished Beekeeper.

He is survived by his; wife, Bettye Romine of the home; sons, Chris Romine and wife Jan of Tulsa, Mark Romine and wife Sherry of Tulsa; daughters, Debbie Romine of .Tulsa, Vickie Romine of Tulsa; grandchildren Heather Ginn of Tulsa, Hillary Ginn of Tulsa, Michael Romine and wife Priscilla of Pryor, Morgan Romine of Tulsa, Matthew Romine of Tulsa; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Harold Romine and wife Shirley; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel and Pearl Romine and 6 siblings.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/lemuel_romine_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/83598779.html http://www.nhor.org/margaret_macdonald_bedford_ma/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598778.html  Margaret F. MacDonald, 67 - Bedford, MA
Margaret F. MacDonald, 67, of North Syracuse, NY, died December 24 at Carlton Willard Village in Bedford, MA. Margaret was born in Seneca Falls, NY, in 1941, the daughter of John and Emily Fraser. She graduated from Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY, and received her bachelor and master degrees in music from Nazareth College, Rochester, and Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, respectively. Margaret devoted her life work to children's music education and music awareness at Bear Road Elementary School from 1963 to 1999 and into her retirement. Every year she traveled statewide to bring the best music programs to the school. During her tenure as music teacher at Bear Road, Margaret directed annual holiday and spring musicals. She never repeated a performance and hers was an inclusive policy; she would amend the program so that anyone who wanted to participate, could. Margaret was held in high esteem by her peers for her work that gave children a voice, a role and often a higher self-esteem. During her retirement, she substitute taught in elementary schools throughout the North Syracuse School District and actively coordinated the hiring and management of visiting performing artists to Bear Road Elementary School. Margaret was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church in North Syracuse. She cantored for many years and often participated in additional church music activities. She was considered by her peers to be one of the best bridge and golf players in the local leagues to which she belonged. Margaret enjoyed creating beautiful gardens at her home. She was a season ticket holder to Syracuse Pops, Syracuse Stage and Broadway Visiting Artists and coordinated groups of her peers to attend as well. She enjoyed traveling with her family and groups throughout Europe, North America and the Pacific Islands. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Joseph Mac-Donald; a daughter, Mary MacDonald (Karl Ackerman) of Boston; two brothers, Cameron (Betty) Fraser of Vienna, VA, and Malcolm Fraser of Haverhill, MA; a sister-in-law, Kathryn (Frank) McNulty of Liverpool, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Fergerson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse, with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. The family welcomes friends to calling hours from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Donations may be made to the Association for Fronto-temporal Dementias, AFTD, 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. Fergerson Funeral Home, Inc. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits ]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/margaret_macdonald_bedford_ma/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598778.html http://www.nhor.org/mildred_wadood_orange_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598777.html  Mildred L Wadood, 81 - Orange, NJ
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/mildred_wadood_orange_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598777.html http://www.nhor.org/altariq_collins_s._orange_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598776.html  Altariq Ali Collins, 25 - S. Orange, NJ
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/altariq_collins_s._orange_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598776.html http://www.nhor.org/marslees_mckenzie_bellville_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598775.html  Marslees M McKenzie, 78 - Bellville, NJ
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/marslees_mckenzie_bellville_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598775.html http://www.nhor.org/jenell_walker_e_orange_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598774.html  Jenell Walker, 55 - E Orange, NJ
]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/jenell_walker_e_orange_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598774.html http://www.nhor.org/agnes_williams_livingston_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/83598773.html  Agnes Williams, 86 - Livingston, NJ
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Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Nancy (Way) Nash; four sons and two daughters, David, Timothy and Robert of North Syracuse, Alan of Mesa, AZ, Laurie (Cliff) Lowe of Cicero and Cindy (Keith) Wilson of Kennesaw, GA; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Nash of Cicero; a brother-in-law, Bruce (Mary) Way of Pompey; three grandsons, Nicholas and Troy Wilson and Ryan Lowe and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Monday, December 29th at 10 am at Fergerson Funeral Home with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 5 pm Sunday at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse.

Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to NAVAC, PO Box 215, North Syracuse NY 13212-0215 or to Northminster Presbyterian Church, 7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212.

Memorial messages maybe left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com.

]]>  Donald W. Nash, 75 - Syracuse, NY
Donald W. Nash, 75, North Syracuse, passed away Christmas Day at Crouse Hospital. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Viola (Pohl) Nash of Averill Park. He served four years in the US Air Force, including time in Great Britain, and graduated from Hudson Valley Technical Institute in 1957. He had worked at Crouse Hinds Company for 19 years before suffering a stroke. He was a familiar figure walking along the Bear Road and Allen Road area, waving his cane to passersby.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Nancy (Way) Nash; four sons and two daughters, David, Timothy and Robert of North Syracuse, Alan of Mesa, AZ, Laurie (Cliff) Lowe of Cicero and Cindy (Keith) Wilson of Kennesaw, GA; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Nash of Cicero; a brother-in-law, Bruce (Mary) Way of Pompey; three grandsons, Nicholas and Troy Wilson and Ryan Lowe and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Monday, December 29th at 10 am at Fergerson Funeral Home with burial following in North Syracuse Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 5 pm Sunday at the funeral home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse.

Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to NAVAC, PO Box 215, North Syracuse NY 13212-0215 or to Northminster Presbyterian Church, 7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212.

Memorial messages maybe left at www.FERGERSONFUNERALHOME.com.

]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/donald_nash_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598772.html http://www.nhor.org/mary_ventre_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598771.html  Mary Ventre, 89 - Syracuse, NY
Mary Ventre, of Cicero, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, December 23. She was born in Syracuse and lived in Cicero for the past 45 years. She was a wonderful and loving person to all who knew her. She was a member of North Syracuse's Bishop Curley Council 3717 Colum-biettes and Happy Times Club, and was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, where she worked Bingo. She loved to cook, bake and play pinochle. Many people knew her as an excellent seamstress who could fix any sewing problem that came her way. She made all her own clothes and took pride in all her accomplishments. She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Roger, in 1985; a grandson, David Ventre; a sister, Frances Ianuzzi; and brothers, John, Lewis and Joseph Izzo. She is survived by a dau-ghter, Anne Norton, and a son, Roger Ventre, both of Cicero; a son-in-law, Richard Norton of East Syracuse; four grandchildren, Peter, Christina, Matthew (Tanya) Norton and Erin Ventre of N. Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Donavan Medina and Matthew N. Norton; two sisters, Yolanda (Dominic) Savastano and Josephine Antelmi; two brothers, Michael and Daniel Izzo, of Arizona; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27, at 9:30 a.m. at Fergerson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, both of North Syracuse, with burial following in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home, 215 South Main St. Donations may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 407 South Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212. Fergerson Funeral Home, Inc. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits ]]> Monday, January 05, 2009 http://www.nhor.org/mary_ventre_syracuse_ny/memorial/fergerson_funeral_home_inc/83598771.html http://www.nhor.org/thelma_simon_tulsa_ok/memorial/schumacher_funeral_home/83598770.html
Thelma is survived by a son Fred F. Simon, Jr of Oklahoma City and one sister Virginia Johns of Ketchum, Ok. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m Saturday
December 27th , 2008 at the Schumacher Funeral Home Chapel in Bristow. Rev Wayne Gemmill will officiate and burial will follow in the Davenport Cemetery. Register book may be signed on line at www.nhor.org



]]>  Thelma Marie Simon, 89 - Tulsa, OK
Thelma Marie Simon 89, peacefully slipped away on Monday December 22, 2008 in Tulsa, to be with her heavenly father. She was born April 26th, 1919 in Pauls Valley, Ok to the late Samuel M. Mathews and Effie Belle Primrose. She was a 1937 graduate of McClish High School. Thelma was owner of the Mary -Thel Dress Shop in Oklahoma City, she served as head hostess at the Coat of Arms Club in Tulsa and operated the Trash &Treasures gift shop in Bristow and finally retired in the top 4 sales person from Olin Mills Photography in Tulsa. Thelma traveled the world, and enjoyed entertaining family and friends with wonderful parties and meals. She loved to sketch as well as oil and water paint. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, a son Robert Prowant, a brother Billy Mathews and a sister Lorene Hughes.

Thelma is survived by a son Fred F. Simon, Jr of Oklahoma City and one sister Virginia Johns of Ketchum, Ok. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m Saturday
December 27th , 2008 at the Schumacher Funeral Home Chapel in Bristow. Rev Wayne Gemmill will officiate and burial will follow in the Davenport Cemetery. Register book may be signed on line at www.nhor.org



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Throughout his long career as an engineer he had been employed at McDonnell Douglas, Magnavox Corp., North American Philips, Digimarc and L-1 Identity Solutions. He was a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of ACRES Land Trust and the American Genealogy Society. This was a quiet and proud man, well respected and loved by all his family, friends and co-workers. He did unbelievable things in his life and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rosemarie; sons, Donald C. Moehlenkamp and friend, Michelle Hockaday of Fort Wayne, Edward L. (Kris) Moehlenkamp of Olympia, WA and Kurt W. (Deb) Moehlenkamp of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Christopher, Heather, Jenni, Nikki and Wil Moehlenkamp; brother, Norman G. (Marian) Moehlenkamp of Florissant, MO; brother-in-law, Jim (Melonee) Mohow; and sister-in-law, June (Robert) Haefner. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Richard Reinhardt.

A celebration of his life will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E. with family receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. The Pastor Scott Christensen officiating. Burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Preferred memorials are to ACRES Land Trust, c/o Acres, Inc., 1802 Chapman Rd., Huntertown, Indiana 46748-9723.
]]>  Donald E Moehlenkamp, 76 - Fort Wayne, IN
Donald E. Moehlenkamp, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 at Parkview Hospital. Born in St. Louis, MO on May 13, 1932, he was the son of the late Erwin and Ethel Moehlenkamp.

Throughout his long career as an engineer he had been employed at McDonnell Douglas, Magnavox Corp., North American Philips, Digimarc and L-1 Identity Solutions. He was a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of ACRES Land Trust and the American Genealogy Society. This was a quiet and proud man, well respected and loved by all his family, friends and co-workers. He did unbelievable things in his life and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rosemarie; sons, Donald C. Moehlenkamp and friend, Michelle Hockaday of Fort Wayne, Edward L. (Kris) Moehlenkamp of Olympia, WA and Kurt W. (Deb) Moehlenkamp of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Christopher, Heather, Jenni, Nikki and Wil Moehlenkamp; brother, Norman G. (Marian) Moehlenkamp of Florissant, MO; brother-in-law, Jim (Melonee) Mohow; and sister-in-law, June (Robert) Haefner. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Richard Reinhardt.

A celebration of his life will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E. with family receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. The Pastor Scott Christensen officiating. Burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Preferred memorials are to ACRES Land Trust, c/o Acres, Inc., 1802 Chapman Rd., Huntertown, Indiana 46748-9723.
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