FORMER RESIDENTS OF DEWITT, NY--CIRCA 1940-1960
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REGISTRY
Paul B. Ramseyer and Blanche Poole Ramseyer moved to 309 Landsdowne Rd. in 1949, from 21 Centennial Dr. in Syracuse. Mr. Ramseyer was born 4-4-1905, and was a native of Onondaga Hill. He graduated from Union College and married Margaret Lane, about 1926. They divorced sometime after 1930, and he wed Blance Poole in May, 1938. Mr. Ramseyer was an officer in the Marine Corps during WWII, and later was in chemical sales with Swift & Co. About 1967, he suffered a stroke, but then spent more than 10,000 hours as a hospital volunteer. Mrs. Ramseyer, too, was an active volunteer, working 21 years in a hospital gift shop. The couple moved to the Carriage House apartments in Manlius about 1970, but Mr. Ramseyer was residing in Utica at his death in February, 1984. Mrs. Ramseyer probably died in May, 1991. Paul and Margaret Ramseyer had: Charles Paul Ramseyer, who was born in 1929, graduated from forestry school at Syracuse University, wed Joan Elizabeth Traub on 2-11-1950, and worked for the Eagan real estate firm.
Paul W. Randall and Anne Marx Randall lived at 206 Ambergate Rd. Mr. Randall was a life resident of the Syracuse area. He worked as an electrician and later directed a statewide electrical construction contracting business. Mr. Randall died 2-27-1988, and Mrs. Randall still lives in Fayetteville. They had a daughter, Marsha Randall Jaquin of Fayetteville.
Robert C. "Buck" Randall lived at 8 Drovers Lane in 1960. He was a NYS trooper before becoming the first police chief in DeWitt, and he later worked as an inspector for the NYS Racing and Wagering Authority. In 1985 he married Mary Catherine Carney. He was living in Chittenango, NY at the time of his death on 4-7-2003. He was 69. By an earlier marriage he had three children: Betsy Randall Wolfanger, of Cicero, Maggie Randall Veator and Charles Randall, both of Manlius.
Ruth Lee Hunie Randall lived at 110 Lynbrook Circle by 1943. Mrs. Randall was born on 9-30-1896, in Dayton, OH. She married and divorced Prof. Dorus Powers Randall. Mrs. Randall received a degree in fine arts in 1930, and her MFA in 1936, from Syracuse University, and taught there and at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rhode Island School of Design, and the Art Center of Lima, Peru. Mrs. Randall specialized in ceramic sculpture. She retired from the University in 1962, and moved to Glastonbury, CT, in 1977, to be with her daughter. Mrs. Randall was residing there at her death on 10-31-1983. She had: Anne Carolyn Randall, who was born about 1922, graduated from Syracuse University in 1944, wed James Keith Gustafson on 10-6-1945, and lives in Glastonbury.
Robert Fitz Randolph and Caryl Allanson Randolph lived at 22 Wexford Rd. before moving to Manlius in October, 1958. He graduated from Cornell in 1945, was an electrical engineer for Carrier, and later an executive for Bomac, Inc., an electrical firm. Mrs. Randolph was a native of Eden, NY, and graduated from Buffalo State Teacher's College in 1950. Mr. and Mrs Randolph were divorced and he married Jacqueline Tilford Badore in 1986. She worked in the office at DeWitt Community Church for more than 20 years before their marriage. The couple lived in Chaumont, NY, and DeWitt before moving to Vero Beach, FL, where she died on 3-1-2002. Caryl Randolph died in Rochester, on 7-5-1996. Mr. Randolph still lives in Florida and spends summers in Orrs Island, ME. Robert and Caryl Randolph had two sons, Jeffrey F. Randolph, who lives in Cazenovia, and Thomas F. Randolph, who lives in Nairobi, Kenya.
Frederick C. Rapp and Genevieve Cassidy Rapp lived at 121 Ambergate Rd., by 1942, and later lived in Fayetteville. He was born 4-14-1894 and was a claims adjuster for Lumberman's Mutual Casualty Insurance Co. Mrs. Rapp was from Syracuse and died on 8-21-1955. Mr. Rapp died in February, 1972.
Harry Samuel Rauch and Jennie (Jane) Tiffle Rauch lived at 106 Dewittshire Rd. by 1942. Mr. Rauch was born May 1, 1874 in Bedford TWP, Monroe County, MI. He grew up there and apprenticed as a machinist in Toledo, OH. From there he moved to Oswego, NY to work in the machine shop of the New York Central railroad. Mrs. Rauch was a native of Oswego, and the couple met there and married on 1-16-1900. While Mr. Rauch progressed through the ranks with the railroad the family moved often and lived in Oswego, Jersey Shore, PA, Rome, NY, and Watertown, NY before moving to Syracuse in 1931. After 44 years with the railroad, Mr. Rauch retired in 1947 in Syracuse, as the superintendent of the eastern division machine shops. While in Oswego he served as the city clerk and was a member of the board of education. Mr. Rauch died 4-14-1950, at age 74. Mrs. Rauch died on 8-27-1959. The couple had a son, Perry Rauch, (see below), and two daughters, Marian Rauch, who wed Robert P. Johnson and lived at 109 Ambergate Rd., and Genevieve Rauch, who graduated from Syracuse University, wed Fred C. Vogt, and lived on Buckingham Ave. in Syracuse at her death on 3-24-1997.
Perry B. Rauch and Helen Van Ornam Rauch lived at 106 Dewittshire Rd. He was a native of Oswego, NY, but lived as a young man with his parents in this home. Mr. Rauch graduated from Syracuse University in 1933 and earned a law degree there in 1936. He was a combat flier in the Pacific Theater during WWII, and remained active in aviation circles. Mrs. Rauch, who grew up in the Syracuse area, graduated from the Modern School of Applied Art in Boston and was a Red Cross worker in the South Pacific during the war. Mr. Rauch practiced law for 32 years before his death on 7-2-1968, at age 58. The couple had two children: Perry B. Rauch, II, who died on 3-27-1975, at age 25, following a car-train accident between Canton and Potsdam, NY, and Barbara O. Rauch, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1963, was a lab scientist at Johns Hopkins University, and lives in Baltimore.
Harry Raumitz and Violet M. Raumitz lived at 101 Dewittshire Rd. by 1942. He was a native of Jersey City, NJ and served in the army during WWII. He was state manager for Somerset Importers, Ltd. Mrs. Raumitz, a native of Starr, MD, was born 1-9-1901. By 1947 they had moved to 2 Sycamore Terrace in DeWitt where they lived when Mr. Raumitz died on 5-1-1963. Mrs. Raumitz retired as a secretary for Home Aides of CNY, and was residing in Manlius before her death on 10-24-1982. They had three daughters, Mrs. Robert H. Job, of Tenafly NJ, Phyllis Raumitz Leonard, of Orleans, MA, and Pamela Raumitz, a graduate of the University of Virginia, who wed Edmund J. Lavech in 1961.
Lester W. Rawlings and Winifred Cook Rawlings lived at 4606 Genesee St. by 1942, having lived before in Iowa, and at 129 S. Edwards Ave. in Syracuse. Mr. Rawlings was born on 6-19-1885, and the couple married about 1906. He worked as a guard at the Semet-Solvay munitions plant in Split Rock, and was severely injured on 7-2-1918, when an explosion killed more than 60 workers. Mr. Rawlings later was a railroad detective, and a member of the Eastwood police force. On 7-1-1926, after the annexation of Eastwood, he joined the Onodaga County Sheriffs dept. Mr. Rawlings retired in 1955, after 29 years of service. He died on 1-10-1960, while the couple lived in St. Cloud, FL. Mrs. Rawlings was born on 11-10-1886, in IA, and died in CA, on 8-15-1987, at age 100. They had: Spencer W. Rawlings, who was born 4-14-1911, acclaimed a hero for saving a drowning youth in 1928, worked as a telegrapher, wed Sarah Abbott on 4-10-1931, and died in March, 1981, while residing in San Leandro, CA.
Charles Ray and Helen E. Ray lived at 318 Haddonfield Rd. by 1942. Mr. Ray was a consulting engineer with the firm of Robson and Woese, and other companies. They had: Robert A. Ray, (see below), and Sylvia Margeret Ray.
Robert Allen Ray and Mary Nicholson Ray lived at 318 Haddonfield Rd. He was born about 1931, and served as a lieutenant in the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Dept. Mr. Ray was a construction worker and, later, worked for the Sanford Fire Apparatus Co--a builder of fire trucks. They live now in East Syracuse.
Edward J. Rayner and Adrianne Toupal Rayner lived at 100 Lynbrook Circle by 1956. Mr. Rayner was born in 1926. He was a branch manager for the Corning-Owens Co., and when he was transferred to their Buffalo office in 1961, the family moved to East Aurora. They live now in NC. Their children: Dean Rayner, Bruce E. Rayner, who was born in 1956, and Mark T. Rayner, who was born in 1959.
William L. Rayner and Roberta Rayner lived at 14 Pebble Hill Rd., South, having moved to DeWitt in 1947. Mr. Rayner, a native of Urbana, IL, was born 8-28-1913, and the couple wed in 1936. Mrs. Rayner was born in Oak Park, IL, on 5-7-1910, and studied music at Shimer College. Mr. Rayner worked as a manufacturer's representative. About 1960, the family moved to Clearwater, FL, where Mr. and Mrs. Rayner travelled worldwide and enjoyed many trips on their own boat, the "Lazy Lady." Mr. Rayner died in a plane crash in May, 1985, and Mrs. Rayner later wed Lester W. Bell, of Naperville, IL. She died on 9-12-2002, in CO. Their children: Bruce L. Rayner, who was born about 1940, was a radio newscaster on WNDR while still in high school, won an Emmy award, and owns a computer firm in Nevada City, CA, and Karlyn "Taffy" Rayner Kamm, who was born about 1944, and lives in Colorado Springs, CO. Photo
Francis S. Read and Elizabeth Ann Ehrle Read lived at 313 Landsdowne Rd. by 1950. Dr. Read was a dentist. Mrs. Read was born about 1924, grew up in Syracuse, and wed about 1946. They had: Carol Ann Read, Kathleen Read, Frank Read, Jr., James Read, and Mary Elizabeth Read.
Leroy E. Record and Esther Record lived at 302 Hampshire Dr. by 1953. Mr. Record worked for the General Eletric Co. He was probably born 10-5-1902, and it is believed that he married Betty Fisher in 1977, and died on 8-6-2000, while living in Portland, OR.
William V. Redfield and Jean Campbell Redfield lived at 2 Morton Rd., the home of Mrs. Redfield's parents, (see the Campbell entry), while he attended medical school. Dr. Redfield was born on 4-26-1919, and graduated from Hobart College in 1940, and Syracuse University's medical school in 1943. The couple later lived on Goodrich Ave. in Syracuse, and at 50 Marvelle Rd. in Lyndon. Dr. Redfield specialized in obstetrics and gynecology. Mrs. Redfield was a native of Ithaca, NY, and graduated from Syracuse University in 1941. She died on 1-7-1991, and Dr. Redfield married Mary Miller Redfield. He moved to 118 Spyglass Lane in Fayetteville, and resided there at his death on 2-15-2003. The children of William and Jean Redfield: Caroline Redfield Green, Rev. William C. Redfield, the pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, and Aliene Redfield Maxon.
Clarence B. Redman and Marie Alice De Sorcy Redman lived at 2 Paddock Dr. by 1953. Mr. Redman was a bank examiner. He died in 1989. Mrs. Redman was born 11-9-1907, in Plainfield, CT. She was a teacher, and was residing in Columbus, OH, at her death, at age 97, on 2-5-2005. They had: Robert C. Redman, who wed Barbara Redman, and lived in Canandaigua, NY, Donald A. Redman, who married MaryRuth Redman, and lived in Columbus, and Thomas B. Redman, who was born about 1941, wed Mary Redman, and lived in Woodridge, IL.
John C. Reese and Marion Moss Reese lived at 19 Wexford Rd. He worked as an accountant for Brown-Lipe-Chapin. They moved to Maryland in the early 1960s. The couple had six children: Michael Reese, born about 1952, Regina Reese, born about 1953, Lynda Reese, born about 1955, Sharon Reese, born in 1957, Donna Reese, born in January, 1958, and a son, born in June, 1965.
Robert M. Reeve and Jean S. Reeve lived at 212 Haddonfield Dr. by 1955, and later lived at 6850 Dutch Hill Rd. in Fayetteville. Mr. Reeve was the assistant treasurer at Bristol Laboratories, and later their director of public relations. He retired in 1972 after 20 years with the company. Mrs. Reeve was born in Canada on 6-15-1921, and was a 1943 graduate of Wellesley College. She came to CNY in 1950, and was very active in civic causes--including service as the chair of the Human Rights Commission. Mrs. Reeve died in February, 1985. Their children: Margaret B. Reeve, who lived in Boston, Richard Reeve, who lived in Durham, CT, and David Reeve, of Lawrenceville, NJ.
Lloyd L. Reibel and Irma Marie Reibel lived at 104 Addison Dr. by 1955. Mr. Reibel was born 3-23-1903, and was an electrical engineer for the General Electric Co. He died in FL in 1985. Mrs. Reibel was born about 1911, and was a native of Greeley, CO. She moved from Sun City Center, FL, to Terrace Way in Camillus in 1986, and died on 7-18-1987. They had: Sally Ann Reibel McCracken, who attended Wagner College and lived in Carmel, NY, and Penelope Reibel Rosenow, who lived in Camillus.
George Henry Reifenstein and Dorothy Van Buskirk Reifenstein lived at 218 Haddonfield Dr. by 1947. Dr. Reifenstein was born on 10-21-1911, in Syracuse. He was a 1936 graduate of Syracuse University's medical school, and taught meicine for more than 30 years. Mrs. Reifenstein was born 5-28-1909, and the couple wed on 8-19-1937. Mrs. Reifenstein's father, William Tobey Van Buskirk, lived with the couple in DeWitt. He was born in Peoria, IL, and was a career educator. Mr. Van Buskirk died on 5-6-1949. In addition to teaching medicine, Dr. Reifenstein had a private practice and was a medical examiner. He joined the Naval Reserves in 1943, and in 1955 became the chief of cardiology in the Oaknoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA. Dr. Reifenstein moved to Bethesda, MD, in 1965, and a year later was promoted to rear admiral. He retired in 1974, and following the death of Mrs. Reifenstein in July, 1987, he moved to Alaska. Dr. Reifenstein married Patricia Reifenstein in 1988, and died in AK on 12-1-1999. The children of George and Dorothy Reifenstein: Nancy Reifenstein Porto, Peter Reifenstein, Mary Reifenstein, all deceased, and George H. Reifenstein, Jr., who graduated from Syracuse University in 1972, wed Deborah J. Reifenstein, is the general manager of the Mount Roberts Tramway, and lives in Juneau, AK.
Kenneth George Reinhardt and Kathryn Elizabeth Gerwig Reinhardt lived at 198 Landsdowne Rd. by 1946. Mr. Reinhardt was a native of Baldwinsville, and was a 1934 graduate of Syracuse University. He was a consulting engineer and also worked for the Navy. Mrs. Reinhardt was born 6-16-1914, and died in 1977, in FL. Mr. Reinhardt moved to Oneida, NY, in 1991, and died there on 5-16-1994. Their children: John A. Reinhardt, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1963, wed Carol Maxeiner, is the CEO of Ranger Industries, and lives in Oneida, and Kenneth Reinhardt, Jr., who was born in May, 1941, wed Gloria G. Reinhardt, and lives in Coral Springs, FL.
Elijah Flemon Render and Monica Zita Layton Render lived at 208 Dewittshire Rd. by 1943. Mr. Render was born on 4-15-1905, in McHenry, KY, and was a field engineer for the Cincinnati Milling Machine Co. He died on 12-31-1971, in Garden Grove, CA. Mrs. Render was born about 1910 in MO. They had: Dale Render, and John Robert Render, who was born 3-3-1939, in Cincinnati, and died 5-31-1972.
Attilio David Renzetti, Jr., and Mabel "Woody" Woodruff Renzetti lived at 205 Ambergate Rd., having moved to DeWitt from PA. They purchased this home in December, 1953, but later moved to 309 Ambergate Rd. He was born 11-11-1920, in New York City, and was a graduate of Columbia University, where he received his medical degree in 1944. From 1945 to 1947 Dr. Renzetti served as an officer in the Army Medical Corps. The Remzettis were married on 5-24-1947. Dr. Renzetti received faculty appointments at the State University of New York medical school at Syracuse, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Maryland. Dr. Renzetti also served as the president of the American Thoracic Society in 1975. He died on 9-19-2004 in Salt Lake City, where Mrs. Renzetti, an accomplished artist, still resides. They had: Patricia Renzetti, of Denver, who was a ballerina, Laurence Renzetti, who was born in May, 1951, and is a science teacher living in Salt Lake City, Pamela Renzetti Sorensen, and David Renzetti.
Emery C. Resch and Helen Eddy Resch lived at 111 Dunham Rd. by 1942. Mr. Resch was born on 11-23-1989, in LaFargeville, NY, and was a 1914 graduate of Penn State University. He was the assistant executive director of the Syracuse Boys Club, and retired in 1964 after 43 years of service to the Club. Mr. Resch died on 4-2-1972. Mrs. Resch was born on 11-23-1896, and in 1918 she graduated from Smith College, where she was an English major. She later earned a master's degree in Christian education from Columbia University, and also studied at Colgate-Rochester Divinity School. Mrs. Resch was director of Christian education at First Presbyterian Church in Syracuse until their marriage in 1926. The couple was married at Eddy Stone Lodge on Fourth Lake, in the Adirondacks, a camp built by Mrs. Resch's father, Fred Colburn Eddy. Mrs. Resch was active in numerous charitable and volunteer affairs, and swam and kayaked until just a year or two before her death on 5-10-1993, at age 96. They had: Philip Resch, (see below), and Caroline Resch, who wed Stuart E. Hosler, and lived in Baldwinsville.
Philip E. "Phip" Resch grew up at 111 Dunham Rd. His family was living there by 1942. Mr. Resch earned a master's in education from Syracuse University, and taught math in the Fayetteville-Manlius school district for 22 years. He retired in 1987, but still works at DeWitt Sports on East Genesee St. in Lyndon. He has worked part-time at the sporting goods store for more than 35 years. Mr. Resch lives now at 106 Brockton Lane, in DeWitt. He is still active in the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department after 57 years of membership.
William "Willey" Restani and Mary Fantacone Restani were living at 301 Butternut by 1956. Mr. Restani was born in 1929 and lived his entire life in the Syracuse area. He worked 18 years for Syracuse Litho before forming his own company, BRAD Litho, Inc., in the 1960's. Mr. Restani died on 5-2-1992. The couple had three daughters: Mary Restani English, of CA, Jean Restani of Syracuse, and Leslie Restani Power, of MA.
Albert Edgar Reville and Betty Conner Reville lived at 6312 Randall Rd. Mr. Reville worked 39 years as a surveyor and senior engineer for the City of Syracuse. He also served 18 years in the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department. The couple wed about 1955, and Mrs. Reville was a kindergarten teacher until her retirement in 1985. They moved to Madison, AL, about 2004, and Mr. Reville died there on 3-2-2008. Their children: Albert "Reb" Reville, Jr., who graduated from the USAF Academy, wed Kimberly Clark Reville, and works as a project manager for Boeing at the space center in Huntsville, AL, and Robert Cyrus Reville, who wed Janet Sexton Reville, was a USAF officer, and lives now in Alexandria, VA, where he is the director of the Rand Institute for Civil Justice and co-director of the Rand Center for Terrorism Risk Management Policy.
Harland E. Rex and Kathryn Rex lived at 316 Haddonfield Dr. by 1953. Mr. Rex was born 6-8-1908, and was a native of WI. He earned an engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin, and worked as a refrigeration engineer for the Carrier Corp. Mr. Rex wrote a number of professional articles and was a local history researcher. The couple was in the CNY area from 1937 to 1972. They lived in Paradise, CA, at Mr. Rex's death on 5-31-1994. They had: Jenine Kathryn Rex, who graduated from Northwestern University's school of nursing, worked as a Red Cross nurse, wed Dr. Paul B. Schoolcraft, on 12-29-1956, and lived in Liverpool, Richard Rex and James Rex, who lived in CA, and David Rex, who lived in TX.
John W. Rice, Jr., and Jean Spencer Rice lived at 202 Dewittshire Rd., South, by 1935. He was the owner of the J. W. Rice Coal Co., until he retired in 1969. Mrs. Rice graduated from Syracuse University in 1926. Mr. Rice died 7-6-1975, and Mrs. Rice died 8-3-1988, while still residing in DeWitt. They had a daughter, Janet S. Rice, who lives in Syracuse and recently retired as a secretary at DeWitt Community Church.
Robert O. Richards and Jane Kestler Richards lived at 109 Dewittshire Rd. in the late 1950's. They had: Mark Richards, Gale Richards, Karen Richards, Donna Richards, Brian Richards, and Paul Richards.
John R. Rickerich and Lauren C. Rickerich lived at 304 Cornwall Dr. by 1942, and at 214 Wellington Rd. in 1943. He was born on 5-28-1904 and worked as a district supervisor for the Collier Co. Mrs. Rickerich was born 6-29-1904, in Buffalo, and was a teacher. The couple left DeWitt in 1951 and later lived in Port Washington, NY. Mr. Rickerich died in April, 1963, and Mrs. Rickerich moved to FL in 1977. She died on 3-20-1988, while residing in St. Petersburg, FL.
James Alexander Robb, Sr., and Dolores Rattray Robb lived at 26 Wexford Rd. in the late 1950's. The Robbs were natives of Scotland and became naturalized US citizens on 8-21-1962. Mr. Robb, who was born 7-23-1915, worked in sales for the Syracuse Supply Co. Mrs. Robb died 10-27-1972. Mr. Robb later wed Clydine Palmer and they moved to Florida in 1979. He died in North Port, FL, 8-22-2000, at age 85. James and Dolores Robb had three children: James Robb, Jr., who wed Katherine "Trina" Schultz and lives in DeWitt, (see the Schultz entry), Eileen S. Robb, of DeWitt, and Elizabeth Ann Robb Gonyea, who lives in Syracuse. See, also, the entry for Clydine Palmer Wheeler.
Rev. F. Leon Robbins and Alice S. Robbins lived at 22 Pickwick. Rev. Robbins was born 9-26-1912. The couple wed 5-21-1934, in Washington, DC, and were married 72 years. They moved to DeWitt in 1953, and he was the pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on James St. in Syracuse. Rev. Robbins served in many locations for 43 years before retiring in 1977. The couple lived near San Bernardino, CA, at Rev. Robbins' death on 6-5-2006, at age 93. They had: Dr. Joann Robbins, lives in Los Angeles.
Benjamin F. Robelen and Kathryn D. Robelen lived at 3 Wexford Rd., having purchased the home in 1954. He was a native of Flushing, NY, and moved to CNY in 1955. He was the owner of Suburban Liquors in Fayetteville. The couple divorced and he married Helen Westreicher. They lived at 106 Vollmer Rd. in Fayetteville. After living in DeWitt for ten years, Kathryn Robelen returned to Long Island, and died 6-2-1967, in Massapequa. Mr. Robelen died on 10-18-1975, and Helen W. Robelen is thought to be residing in Pittsford, NY. Benjamin and Kathryn Robelen had: Benjamin Robelen, Jr., who is retired and lives in Stuart, FL, Russell J. Robelen, who lives in Coronado, CA, and Marcella Ann Robelen Rutledge, who is an interior designer, and also lives in Stuart.
David R. Roberts and Helen J. Roberts lived at 2 Rowley Rd., (later known as Randall Rd.), by 1943. Mr. Roberts worked at the Syracuse Typesetting Co., and later was the production manager for the Fellows Advertising agency. He died 11-16-1975, and Mrs. Roberts died 5-14-1986. Mr. Roberts had been wed previously and had: David Rhys Roberts, who was born about 1927 in Rochester, graduated from Colgate University as salutorian in 1950, wed Mary Jane Johnson on 5-19-1951, coached and taught at Fayetteville-Manlius school, and lived in Manlius at his death on 5-2-1998, Nancy Roberts Kepler, who lived in Chittenango, Janet Roberts Veator, who lived in Manlius, and Gary Roberts, of Madison, NY.
John W. Robertson and Joyce Parker Robertson lived at 121 Ambergate Rd. in the late 1950's. They moved to Dewittshire from 42 Wexford Rd, in DeWitt, where they had lived since 1953. Mr. Robertson was a partner in several architectural firms including RSA Architects. He is active in various civic affairs including the Onondaga County library system and the DeWitt Community Association, having served as president of both groups. Mrs. Robertson taught music at Manlius-Pebble Hill school and has been involved in musical theater as a pianist and music director. Both have been very active at DeWitt Community Church. They have four daughters: Gina Robertson, a teacher, Kay Robertson, a paralegal, Nancy Robertson, a former teacher, and Susan Robertson, a veterinarian technician who wed Brian Rodems. Gina and Kay live in San Francisco, while Nancy and Susan live in Saratoga Springs, NY.
J. Thomas Robey and Constance Robey lived at 221 Ambergate Rd., by 1942. By 1952 they moved to Mannsville, NY. He was a salesman for the corrugated box division of Robert Gair, Inc. They had a daughter, Constance Robey, who graduated from the Knox School in Cooperstown, NY, in 1952. In 1942, a maid, Beatrice Van Scoy, lived with the Robey family.
David B. Robinson and Louise Neff Robinson lived at 301 Ambergate Rd., moving there about 1959. Mr. Robinson was a native of State College, PA, where his father was a professor. He graduated from Penn State in 1944 with a BS in chemical engineering, served two years as an ensign in the USN, and received his MD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1949. Dr. and Mrs. Robinson met and married while they were both students at Penn State. Following a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, Dr. Robinson, in 1958, became a professor of psychiatry at the SUNY Medical Center in Syracuse. The Robinsons moved later to Skaneateles and played an active role in community affairs there. Dr. Robinson served on the village council and sang in community art productions. He died at home in Skaneateles on 7-9-2006. Their children: Margaret Robinson Manring, Claire Robinson Howard, David Dana Robinson, Deborah Robinson Wilding and Eleanor Robinson Wilcox.
Frederick Dewart Robinson and Edith T. Robinson lived at 4 Morton Rd. by 1943, and by 1953 lived at 208 Brattle Rd. in Syracuse. Mr. Robinson owned the Penn Spring Works in Baldwinsville. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson were involved in an auto accident at the corner of James St. and Thompson Rd. in Syracuse on 10-15-1953, and Mr. Robinson died four days later. They had: F. Dewart Robinson, Jr., who served in WWII, graduated from Syracuse University, wed Mary Keating in 1953, worked in the paper industry, and lived in Clearwater, FL, before his death in December, 1970, and James T. Robinson, who was born in Baldwinsville about 1924, was a school psychologist and principal, and lived in Yankeetown and Belleair, FL, at his death on 8-25-2003.
Malik Robinson and Barbara R. Scollin Robinson lived at 4 Pickwick Rd. in the early 1950's. He was a graduate student in the geology department at Syracuse University. Mr. Robinson lives now in Paso Robles, CA. The couple had a son born in August, 1951.
Paul J. Roddy and Leonore Roddy lived at 202 Cornwall Dr. by 1942. Mr. Roddy was a salesman for the Nicholson File Co. They had a son and a daughter.
Paul I. Roesgen and Olive Paige Roesgen lived at 305 Cornwall Dr. by 1942, and at 18 Pebble Hill Rd., South, by 1953. They spent their final years at The Nottingham complex in Jamesville. Mr. Roesgen was born on 9-9-1909, in Rochester, and was a CPA with the General Motors Acceptance Corp. and later with the firm of Coopers-Lybrand. They graduated from Syracuse University in 1932, and married in 1935. Mrs. Roesgen, was born in Syracuse on 3-11-1911, and died on 2-15-1998. Mr. Roesgen died on 11-11-2002. Their children: Ann Roesgen Stevens, who lives in DeWitt, Pauline "Polly" Roesgen Veeder, who was born about 1941, and lives in LaFayette, CA, and John E. Roesgyn, who is a banker, and lives in Orchard Park, NY. Photo
Leonard K. Rogers and Margaret Rogers lived at 104 Wellington Rd., by 1952. He was an agent with the Prudential Insurance Co. Their children: John T. Rogers, who wed Carolyn Kitto, of Lyndon, is the vice-president of Federated Investors, and lives in Sugar Land, TX, and Joel K. Rogers, who married Susan Steitler, of DeWitt, and lives in Humble, TX.
Thomas J. Rogers and Mary Mahoney Rogers lived at 308 Dewittshire Rd., South, by 1942. Mr. Rogers was a native of Syracuse and held an electrical engineering degree from Syracuse University. He was a professional engineer and the district manager for the Louis Allis Co. Mr. Rogers died 3-28-1967. Mrs. Rogers, a native of Troy, NY, had lived in Manlius for 12 years prior to her death on 12-21-1992. Their children: Thomas J. Rogers, Jr., who graduated from Notre Dame, wed Lorraine Enright, and lived in Fayetteville before his death on 5-24-2002, William P. Rogers, of Voorheesville, NY, who wed Mary Ellen Rancourt on 1-4-1964, and James David Rogers of Mantua, OH.
William V. Rollins and Harriett Perkins Rollins lived at 207 Sherwood Dr. by 1955. Mr. Rollins was born in September, 1926, and was an executive with the General Electric Co. Mrs. Rollins was born in 1931, and the couple lives in Hendersonville, NC. They had a son who was born in February, 1958.
Malcolm B. Romeiser and Ruth Rogers Romeiser moved from Kenmore, NY, to 413 Brampton Dr. in 1953. Mr. Romeiser was born on 8-3-1904, and was a graduate of Purdue University. He was assistant controller at the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., and retired in 1970, after 43 years with the firm. Mr. Romeister died on 6-6-1980. Mrs. Romeister, was born in LaFayette, IN, on 6-12-1905, and was a 1925 graduate of Purdue. She died on 8-17-1980. They had: Shirley Romeiser, who wed Gordon J. Taylor, and lived in Scottsdale, AZ, and Malcolm Romeiser, Jr., who wed Sonja Oyler and lived in Prescott, AZ.
John A. Root and Jane D. Root lived at 115 Downing Rd. by 1953. Dr. Root was born in New York City, on 9-19-1911. He graduated from Colgate University in 1933, and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1937 Dr. Root retired in 1971 as a pediatrician in private practice in Syracuse. Mrs. Root was born 12-30-1915, in Scipio, NY. She was a graduate of Memorial Hospital's School of Nursing, Class of 1938, and was a registered nurse. Mrs. Root died on 11-4-1977, and Dr. Root moved to near Troy, NY, in 2001. He died on 1-14-2002. Their children: John L. Root, of Old Chatham, NY, Dr. Jeffrey R. Root, of East Nassau, NY, and Justin A. Root, of Bellevue, WA.
George R. Roots and Helen K. Roots lived at 29 Pickwick Rd. by 1953. Mr. Roots was a salesman for the Socony Vacuum Oil Co. They spent their final years in Florida, where he died in June, 1974, and she died in May, 1975.
Herbert C. Rothenberg and Marjorie Klein Rothenberg lived at 10 Pickwick Rd. by 1953, and in 1958 moved to 310 Haddonfield Dr. He was a physicist at the General Electric Corp. Mrs. Rothenberg is deceased but Dr. Rothenberg lives in retirement in Reston, VA. The couple’s oldest daughter, Rebecca Rothenberg, was a songwriter in Nashville and an epidemiologist in Los Angeles. She was writing her fourth mystery novel when she died of a brain tumor on 4-14-1998, at age 50. The Rothenberg’s had two other daughters: Martha E. Rothenberg, who lives in Takoma Park, MD, and Tish Rothenberg King, of Arlington, VA.
Leon M. Rousseau and Alice Le Cours Rousseau lived at 4116 Genesee St. by 1953, having lived earlier at 312 Wescott St. in Syracuse. Mr. Rousseau was born in NH, 9-28-1906, and was of Canadian descent. He served in WWII, and then worked as a mechanic for the Syracuse Transit Corp. Mrs. Rousseau was born 9-18-1904, and was a native of Rumford, ME. The couple wed on 3-3-1946. In 1966, the Rousseaus moved to 415 Hillsboro Parkway in Syracuse. Mr. Rousseau died in May, 1978, and Mrs. Rousseau died in February, 1993. They had: Paul Rousseau, who was born in 1947, and died on 11-5-2002.
Walter J. Rowley and Thelma Rowley lived at 109 Dunham Rd., having purchased the home in 1940, and moving from 225 Rockland Ave. in Syracuse. Mr. Rowley was a clerk for the Graybar Electric Co. They had a daughter.
Howard L. Rubado and Veronica Corbett Rubado lived at 110 York Rd. by 1943, having lived earlier at 720 E. Fayette St., in Syracuse. Mr. Rubado was born on 4-5-1907, and was an executive for the Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Mrs. Rubado was born 8-21-1909, and was a native of Syracuse. The couple left their home on York Rd. in 1957, and moved to FL in 1969. They were living in West Palm Beach at Mrs. Rubado's death on 6-16-1986, and Mr. Rubado's death on 9-9-2003, at age 96. They had: Joan Rubado Kemp, who married Albert Kemp, worked 26 years for the YMCA, and lived at 1419 Comstock Ave. in Syracuse at her death on 6-18-1993, and Nanette Rubado Voorhees, who lived in Auburn.
David I. Rudolph and Roberta S. "Bobbie" Rudolph lived at 221 Pelham Rd. by 1953. Mr. Rudolph was born in May, 1928, and Mrs. Rudolph was born in November, 1932. Mr. Rudolph worked for the family owned Rudolph's Jewelers. They reside now in DelRay Beach, FL. They had: Raymond Rudolph.
Paul M. Ruoff and Marguerite Lois Cork Ruoff lived at 3 Pebble Hill Rd., South, by 1953. Dr. Ruoff was born on 4-23-1910, in WI. He was a professor of chemistry at Syracuse University, from 1939 until 1964, when he became chair of the math and science division of California State University, at Stanislaus. Mrs. Ruoff was born 9-5-1913, in Speaker, MI, and the couple wed 1-31-1942, in Syracuse. Dr. Ruoff died on 8-11-1974, in Santa Barbara, and Mrs. Ruoff died in Evergreen, CO, on 5-13-1993. Their children: Dr. Paul A. Ruoff, who was born about 1944, and is a psychiatrist living in Colchester, VT, and Camille Ruoff Bunn, who was born about 1946, wed Dr. Paul Bunn, and lives in Evergreen.
Joseph A. Russell and Marion G. Russell lived at 121 Ambergate Rd. by 1946. Dr. Russell was from Michigan and earned his doctorate in geography from the University of Michigan. In 1949, the couple moved from DeWitt when Dr. Russell accepted a position as chairman of the geography department at the University of Illinois. He was elected head of the American Association of Geographers in 1954.
Richard W. Russell and Hollis Merrill Russell lived at 110 Dewittshire Rd.--having moved there in 1953. Mr. Russell was a native of Glens Falls, NY, and served as an army lieutenant in WWII. He worked as an executive officer at First Trust and Deposit Co. Mrs. Russell was a 1941 graduate of Syracuse University. On 3-15-1956, she was credited with saving the life of a five year old child who had been the subject of an extensive search in the vicinity of the Onondaga Country Club. The missing youngster, John P. Byrne, had been lost for hours in the darkness and 10 degree cold when Mrs. Russell found him unhurt. Mr. Russell retired in 1982 after 32 years with First Trust bank. He died at home on 11-17-1999, at age 81. Mrs. Russell died 7-12-2004, at age 85. Their children: Richard A. Russell, of Fayetteville, Gary M. Russell, of DeWitt, and David H. Russell, of Penfield, NY.
Irving L. Rutkoff and Helen Alpert Rutkoff lived at 113 Ambergate Rd. by 1940. Mr. Rutkoff was a life resident of the Syracuse area. He was a graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy, and Syracuse University, in 1926. He was a pharmacist and operated the Fayetteville Pharmacy. Mrs. Rutkoff was a life resident of the Syracuse area and was active in many civic causes. She died 11-9-1968. Mr. Rutkoff later wed Janet Pomeranz. He died 9-2-1999, and Janet Rutkoff died on 9-10-2002. Irving and Helen Rutkoff had a daughter: Edwina Marice "Rici" Rutkoff, a 1969 graduate of Syracuse University, who lives now in Rockville, MD.
Arland D. Ryan and Esther Jeanette Peck Ryan lived at 201 Landsdowne Rd. by 1953, and later lived in Norwitch, NY. Dr. Ryan was born on 7-30-1909, and grew up in the Dryden area. He was a radiologist, and died on 1-8-1991. They had: Judith Ann Ryan, who graduated from Skidmore College in 1972, and wed Dr. Robert Philip Gunsalus, in 1974.
Matthew G. Ryan and Isabel C. Ryan lived at 127 Dewittshire Rd., having moved there in October, 1955, from 108 Grenfell Rd. in DeWitt. The couple wed 4-21-1945. Mr. Ryan was employed by the Carrier Corp. They lived in Cazenovia and Lyndon after leaving Dewittshire, and live now in Syracuse. They had Michael Ryan, Robert Ryan, Wendy Ryan Briscoe, and Nancy Joyce Ryan, a teacher who graduated from the State University College at Potsdam, and wed Thomas J. Ryan on 11-18-1972.
Willis N. Ryan, Jr., and Phyllis Jones Ryan lived at 5 Wexford Rd. He was a native of Eureka, NY,
and graduated from the Drexel Institute and RPI before moving to the Syracuse area in 1946. He had worked earlier for the Leo Gray Construction Co., but was chief mechanic for Barnes and McCone at his retirement in 1986. He was a licensed pilot and auto racing fan who attended 28 Indianapolis 500 races. Mrs. Ryan was born in Newtown, PA, and was a graduate of Syracuse University. She taught in the East Syracuse-Minoa school district for 23 years, and designed a program for gifted children. Mr. Ryan died 9-19-1995, at age 77. Mrs. Ryan died 9-10-2003. Their children: Michael Charles Ryan, a victim of cerebral palsy, who died 3-19-1954, at age seven, Willis Ryan, III, who, with his wife Suzanne, lives in Oakhurst, CA, James Ryan, of Denver, CO, who wed Tammy DeRoche in 1988, Sarah Ellen “Sally” Ryan Dunn, of FL, Patricia Marjorie Ryan Gates, of Long Island, and Mary Ryan, who wed Dale Davis, and lives now in the old family home at 5 Wexford Rd.
Alexander E. Sabo and Edna Dayton Sabo lived at 31 Wexford Rd. Mr. Sabo was born 5-22-1920, and was a native of Coatesville, PA. He was the manager of Merit Protective Services, Inc. Mrs. Sabo was born in 1924 in Limestone, TN. In 1956 the Sabos petitioned the courts to change their surname to Shear and were known by that name thereafter. The couple resided in East Concord, NY, at Mr. Shear's death on 9-25-2004, and Mrs. Shear's death on 6-12-2007. They had: Eric D. Shear, Deborah J. Shear, Dori Shear-McGowan, and Alan J. Shear, who wed Deirdre Shear.
Roderick C. Sager and Ruth Ross Sager lived at 102 Downing Rd. by 1955, and later moved to 3 Wynnridge Road in Fayetteville. Mr. Sager was born 5-25-1923, in Washington, DC. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Bronze Star with oak-leaf cluster. Mr. Sager graduated from law school at Syracuse University, in 1950, and was an attorney with the Mackenzie, Smith, and Michell firm, but retired in 1989 after 27 years as the president of the Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Co. Mr. Sager died on 11-17-2002. Mrs. Sager graduated from the University in 1947, and now resides in Fayetteville. Their children: Dr. Lawrence C. Sager, who lived in Tinton Falls, NJ, Jonathan W. Sager, of Fayetteville, and Timothy C. Sager, of Erdenheim, PA.
Joseph Sam and his wife lived at 107 Dunham Rd., having purchased the home in October, 1955, and moving from 99 Mackay Ave. in Syracuse. He was a chemist for Bristol Labs. Their children: Joseph Sam, Jr., who was born about 1948, and Sherry Sam, who was born about 1954.
Seymour D. “Sandy” Sanborne and Harriett E. Crowe Sanborne lived at 211 Butternut Dr. He worked for Syracuse Supply Co. as a safety engineer. Mrs. Sanborne was active in the Presbyterian church. They moved from DeWitt to Erie, PA, and lived in many other places, but have lived in Colorado for over 40 years. They live now in Aurora. They have three children, Linda Sanborne, a former ER nurse, born in 1953, Carolyn Sanborne, born in June, 1955, and Lewis Warren Sanborne, who was born in March, 1961.
Carlos Sanchez-Reyes lived briefly at 22 Pickwick Rd. during part of the 1956-57 school year. He was a native of Spain and came to America as an exchange student at Jamesville-DeWitt school. Upon hius return to Spain, Mr. Sanchez-Reyes became a professor, and is now a publisher, diplomat, and political leader. He resides in Valladolid, Spain.
Leo M. Sandefeur and Helen C. Sandefeur lived at 301 Ambergate Rd. by 1942. He was an executive with the Boy Scouts of America. They had a daughter, Winifred M. Sandefeur, who was the assistant program director at WOLF radio.
Marshall D. Sandine lived at 201 Butternut Dr. by 1951. He was the machine shop manager for the Continental Can Co. plant in Syracuse from 1948 to 1953. By 1959, Mr. Sandine was a senior executive for the company and lived in Baltimore. On July 2nd, of that year, he and seven other executives of the firm were among 10 people killed in a plane crash near Marion, Ohio.
Durston H. "Joe" Sanford and Doris Barlow Sanford lived at 101 Lynbrook Circle by 1943. Mr. Sanford was born 4-1-1902, and was a native of Cleveland, OH. He graduated from the Hotchkiss School. Mr. Sanford was president of the Sanford Fire Apparatus Corp., and was a member of the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department. Mrs. Sanford was born 6-25-1904, and assisted her husband in their family business. Her mother, Elizabeth Ann Ditchfield Barlow lived with the family until her death on 6-12-1947. Mrs. Barlow also had a son, Ernest Barlow, who lived in Ransomville, NY. Mr. Sanford died on 1-27-1989, and Mrs. Sanford died on 8-1-2005.
Harvey M. Sass and Helen Holt Sass lived at 112 Downing Rd. by 1942, having lived earlier in Pontiac, MI. Mr. Sass was born on 12-29-1896, and was a manufacturer's agent who sold material handling machinery. Mrs. Sass was born on 5-30-1901, in Grand Rapids, MI. She studied art and was a commercial artist for several advertising firms in NYC. Mrs. Sass came to the Syracuse area in 1940 and later exhibited her watercolors at local art shows. Her works hang in many institutions and homes in CNY. Mr. Sass died on March, 1975, and Mrs. Sass died on 7-13-1991. At her death, her neighbor of 18 years, Mary Lou Koenig, was prompted to write to the local newspaper that, "No community can afford the loss of a Helen Sass. No life so well lived should go without comment." They had: Norman H. Sass, who was born about 1931, wed Lucinda Sass, served in the Korean Conflict, worked for US Air, and was residing in North Syracuse at his death on 8-27-1983, and Janet Sass Gademsky, who lived in Tonawanda, NY, and later in Boynton Beach, FL.
Rosemary Sasser lived at 200 Cornwall Dr. by 1955. Mrs. Sasser was a waitress at Bob Casey's Inn. She had: India Sasser, and Myrna Jean Sasser.
Fred W. Sauerbrey and Carolyn M. Sauerbrey lived at 225 Ambergate Rd. Mr. Sauerbrey was born in Schenectady and was the sales manager of the Prosperity Co.--manufacturers of commercial laundry equipment. Mr. Sauerbrey retired from the company in 1959. He and a fellow Prosperity executive, Lester Kienzle, were partners in DeWitt Cleaners, Inc. which opened on Erie Blvd. in 1948. Mrs. Sauerbrey died 10-12-1973, at age 67, and Mr. Sauerbrey died on 8-20-1974. They had two daughters: Carol Ann Sauerbrey, who graduated from Vermont Junior College, wed Terrence M. Foran in 1954, and lives in Manlius, and Phyllis Jean Sauerbrey, who wed Richard J. Donovan in 1965, and lives in Minoa.
Frank H. Saunders and Bertha Saunders lived at 202 Cornwall Dr. by 1945. Mr. Saunders was a jeweler with the H. J. Howe Co. before opening a shop in the lobby of the University Building in Syracuse.
Matthew R. Scalzetti and Anita L. Fischi Scalzetti lived at 5 Drovers Lane. He was an engineer for the General Electric Co. By 1967, the family had moved to 200 Marsh Dr. in DeWitt. They had three sons, Ernest Scalzetti, born 4-16-1960, who is a professor of medicine at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, Stephen D. Scalzetti, who earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University in 1987, works for Lockheed Martin Corp., and lives in Manlius, and Philip C. Scalzetti, born in January, 1966, who also graduated from the University's School of Engineering, (in 1988), works for Lockheed Martin, and lives in Manlius.
Ann Corey Scanlan lived at 103 Butternut Dr. by 1950. She worked as a clerk for the Edward Joy Co. Mrs. Scanlan was a native of Syracuse but moved west in 1967 with her nephew Donald C. Peck and his family. She died in Paso Robles, CA, in February, 1975, at age 86.
Robert W. Scarlata and Ruth Horning Scarlata were living at 117 Butternut Dr. by 1958. He was a native of Queens County, NY, and was born in 1927. They moved later to Skaneateles and resided in Wayne, PA, at Mr. Scarlata's death on 9-3-2002. The couple had three sons: Robert Scarlata, Jr., born in July, 1957, Richard Scarlata, and Randall Scarlata, born in December, 1969.
David Schenker and Helen Eloise Schenker lived at 140 Jamesville Rd. by 1942. Mr. Schenker was born in New York City on 3-23-1907, and was an actor with the Lenox Hill Players. He moved to the Syracuse area in 1929, and was a sales engineer for the Niagara Hudson Power Co. From the mid-1940's until his retirement in 1960, Mr. Schenker was the local distributor for the Bryant Heating Co. He died 2-18-1993, while residing at The Nottingham, in Jamesville. Mrs. Schenker, a native of Hammond, NY, died on 5-12-1999. They had: Rose Schenker Beigh, who lived at 205 Brookford Rd. in Syracuse.
Herbert H. Scherer and Mary Scherer lived at 324 Landsdowne Rd. by 1955. Mr. Scherer was a salesman. Their children: Roslyn L. Scherer, Barbara Scherer, and Steve Scherer.
Henry H. Schilling and Ruth McClenathan Schilling lived at 115 Butternut Dr. Mr. Schilling was born on 9-18-1907, and was a native of Dunkirk, NY. He was an executive with the Loblaws grocery chain, serving them more than 35 years. Mrs. Schilling was born in Dunkirk on 8-31-1907. They lived in Erie, PA, before moving to Syracuse in 1939. Mrs. Schilling died 7-30-1982, and Mr. Schilling died 5-1-1992, at age 84. They had a daughter, Sally Schilling, who married the Schilling’s next door neighbor, William G. Mitchell, Jr., on 10-19-1957, and lives now in Liverpool.
William J. "Jack" Schlacter and Suzanne McCormick Schlacter lived on Jamesville Rd. by 1954, having lived earlier in Toledo, OH. They later lived in Fayetteville. Mr. Schlacter was born on 8-22-1923, and graduated from Syracuse University in 1947. Mrs. McCormick's parents also lived on Jamesville Rd. (see the entry for John and Esther McCormick.) Mr. Schlacter worked as a salesman for the McCormick-Mathers Publishing Co., and later spent 16 years in sales with Procter and Gamble. At some point the couple divorced and by 1984, Mrs. Schlacter was married to James K. Savage, Jr., and residing in Fayetteville. At his death on 1-13-2006, Mr. Schlacter was living in Manlius and was married to Judith Janstrom Schlacter. The children of William and Suzanne Schlacter: Mark J. Schlacter, who married Beth Schlacter, and lives in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Christopher J. Schlacter, who wed Diane Schlacter, and lives in Pawtucket, RI, Hollis Schlacter, who wed Jake Lowe, and lives in North Haven, CT, Nancy B. Schlacter, who graduated from the University of California, is a real estate project manager, and lives in Roslindale, MA, Tracey Schlacter, who lives in Elberta, AL, and Susan Schlacter, who wed James Utick, and lives in Arnold, MD.
Jack F. Schmidt and Vivian Schmidt lived at 2 Paddock Dr. by 1955, and later moved to Cannon City, CT. Mr. Schmidt was an engineer for the Carrier Corp. Their children: Nancy Carol Schmidt, who graduated from Purdue University, wed John William Jackson in 1981, worked for IBM in Dallas, Janet Schmidt, and Eric Schmidt.
Albert John Schneider and Mary Jayne Brennan Schneider lived at 1 Pebble Hill Rd., North, by 1954, and moved to Atlanta in 1956. Dr. Schneider obtained his Ph. D. in biochemistry from Stanford and was a professor of pediatrics at the NYS College of Medicine. Mrs. Schneider was born 9-25-1920, in Wichita, KS, and did graduate work in biology at the University of Indiana. In 1961, Mrs. Schneider joined the faculty of the SUNY Health Science Center and taught anatomy and physiology. She was president of the League of Women Voters in the mid-1960's. Mrs. Schneider died on 10-10-1997. They had: George Schneider, who lived in Tokyo, and Anne Schneider, who was born in 1955, and lived in Amherst, NY.
Loren W. Schoel and his wife lived at 201 Warwick Rd. by 1956. Mr. Schoel was born 3-6-1910, and was a native of Albany, OR. He grew up in OR and WA. Mr. Schoel graduated from the University of Washington, and was the coach of the rowing team at Cornell and at Syracuse University. In 1959, he coached the SU crew team to the IRA regatta championship. Mr. Schoel remarried in 1974, and died on 6-25-1996, in Seattle. The couple had: Janet Schoel Hand, who lived in Phoenix, AZ, and Robert L. Schoel, who was born about 1938, and lives in Green Valley, AZ.
B. Arthur Schorr and Dorothy Schorr lived at 115 Butternut Dr. by 1943. Mr. Schorr was born 3-21-1916, and was a salesman for the Wesson Oil Co. He was residing in Hendersonville, NC, at his death in September, 1985. They had: Barbara Jean Schorr.
William Wallace “Wally” Schoonmaker and Ruth Elizabeth Helwick Schoonmaker lived at 16 Pickwick Rd. They moved there about 1954 after living on Sutton Pl. in Syracuse. Mr. Schoonmaker was born on 6-6-1922. He was a USN veteran and a native of Buffalo. The couple moved briefly to Florida but returned to live at 107 Butternut Dr. Mr. Schoonmaker was a traveling salesman for the Diamond Match Co. and, later, was a life insurance agent for the Prudential Insurance Co. Mrs. Schoonmaker was born in PA in 1927. She worked for the Lincoln Bank in DeWitt, eventually becoming the bank’s manager. In 1987, the Schoonmakers retired to Safety Harbor, FL. Mr. Schoonmaker died in Florida on 5-10-1991, and Mrs. Schoonmaker still resides there. The couple had three children: Kathy Ann Schoonmaker, who was born about 1948, wed James H. Mullaley, III, on 5-20-1972, and lives in Syracuse, William Wallace Schoonmaker, Jr., called “Billy,” who was born about 1951 and lives in CA, and Diane Lynn Schoonmaker, who was born about 1954.
Frederick A. Schultz and Laura Marie Schultz lived at 6 Morton Rd. by 1942. Mr. Schultz was born in West Winfield, NY, on 9-25-1914, and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1948. Mr. Schultz worked as a purchasing agent, and personnel director, before retiring as executive vice president in 1977 after 44 years with Unity Mutual Life Insurance Co. Mrs. Schultz was born 8-27-1915, in Syracuse, and was a secretary for the Powers Drug Co. Mr. and Mrs. Schultz both died on 5-11-2002. They had: Katherine "Trina" Schultz, who was born about 1942, wed James Robb, Jr., is a hospital nutritionist, and lives in DeWitt, (see the Robb entry above), M. Gretchen Schultz Hutton, who was born about 1945, lives in Niceville, FL, and teaches American Sign Language, and Fred A. "Fritz" Schultz, Jr., of Las Vegas.
Edward E. Schwab and Gladys Brown Schwab lived at 401 Jamesville Rd. by 1943. Mr. Schwab was a planner at the General Electric Co. Mrs. Schwab was born on 7-23-1911, in Greenville, PA. She died on 3-21-2006, in Green Castle, PA. Their children: Donald E. Schwab, who married Shirley Schwab, and lives in Dothan, AL, Janet Schwab Wilson, who wed Merton Wilson, and lives in New Castle, PA, Carol Schwab Katz, who married Ronald Katz, and lives in Indianapolis, and Lola Schwab Sprouse, who married Parmney "Bud" Sprouse, and lives in Dunlap, IL.
Grace Bottega Scibilia lived at 4610 E. Genesee St., having lived earlier with her late husband, Frank Scibilia, on Thompson Rd. Mrs. Scibilia lived next door to their plant and vegetable business near the intersection of Erie Boulevard and East Genesee Street. The building that housed the business had originally been a station for trolleys that ran from DeWitt to Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Scibilia were carrying members of her family when they were involved in a major auto accident on 4-20-1942. The accident occured about a half mile north of DeWitt on Erie Blvd., and resulted in five deaths, including that of Mr. Scibilia, who died on 4-23-1942. Mrs. Scibilia was born on 2-23-1909, in Italy. She came to this country as a child, and worked on her parent's farm in Liverpool. She died on 4-26-1990. They had: Frank J. Scibilia, who was born about 1932, wed Dorris Scibilia, graduated from pharmacy school at the University of Buffalo in 1954, operated the Lyndon Pharmacy for about 35 years before retiring in 1996, and lives in Fayetteville.
Norman I. Sebell and his wife Ruth Horowitz Sebell lived at 220 Wellington Rd. in 1949, and from 1952 to 1956 at 114 Cornwall Dr. in DeWitt. He was the chief engineer for the electronics division of the Onondaga Pottery Co. The family subsequently moved to Manchester, NH, where Mr. Sebell was general manager of a company treating leather for military boots. In 1959, he joined with an English company to manufacture leatherboard for footwear. He sold this company in 1972. Mr. Sebell then became involved in designing, building and operating the first totally enclosed animal boarding kennel. He sold this company in 1997, and retired. Mr. Sebell is a 1944 graduate of MIT and remains very active in its alumni groups. Mr. and Mrs. Sebell were both active in amateur drama and choral groups while residing in the Syracuse area. Mrs. Sebell is from Brockton, MA, and they live now in Canton, MA, and on Martha's Vineyard. They had five children: Bruce Sebell, who died in 2001, Mark Sebell, Lisa Sebell, Holly Sebell, and Donna Sebell.
Arthur S. Seeley and Catherine A. “Kate” Riemer Seeley lived at 24 Pickwick Rd. They purchased the home new from Clarmin Construction Co. in January, 1953. He was born in Natick, MA, and worked as a self-employed sales representative. Upon his retirement in November, 1985, the couple began splitting their time between Ft. Pierce, FL, and Boothbay Harbor, ME. Mr. Seeley died 2-22-2004, in Maine. Their son, Robert Seeley, who was born in April, 1953, just three months after the couple moved to DeWitt Acres, lives now in Ithaca, NY.
Ralph Clifton Seitz and Clara Alvord Seitz lived at 306 Dewittshire Rd., South, by 1942. Mr. Seitz was a native of Marblehead, OH and a 1922 graduate of Syracuse University. He was an engineer with the Central NY Power Co.--which later became Niagara Mohawk.--for 36 years. Mrs. Seitz was a native of Iona Corners, NY and attended Syracuse University. Mr. Seitz died on 2-17-1962, and Mrs. Seitz died on 9-18-1965. They had Charles Albert "Pete" Seitz, an Eagle Scout and USN veteran of WWII and the Korean conflict, who wed Eileen Isobel St. John on 5-14-1949, and resided in East Syracuse at his death on 9-12-1995, Barbara Seitz, who wed Robert F. Hulland, Jr., and lives in Baldwinsville, Ralph C. Seitz, a USA veteran of the Korean conflict, the former owner of the DeWitt Groceteria, and a resident of East Syracuse at his death on 9-29-1999, and Gerald W. Seitz, who has an MBA from Iona College, wed Suzanne Elisabeth Seitz, and is a retired construction manager living in NYC.
Allan Richard Sennett and Ruth Taylor Sennett lived at 45 Wexford Rd., by 1958. Mr. Sennett was born in 1923 and served in WWII. He was from the Utica area. Mrs. Sennett was a native of Constableville, NY, and a graduate of Potsdam State Teachers College. She taught for eight years in the Jamesville-DeWitt district. Mrs. Sennett died on 4-6-1967, at age 42. Mr. Sennett lives now in Pinehurst, NC. The couple had two daughters, Karen Linda Sennett, who wed Robert D. Young of Fayetteville, and Barbara Sennett, who is a nurse in California.
Philip T. Seymour and Jeanne Romeril Seymour lived at 109 Fiordon Rd., having purchased the home new in May, 1954, and moving from 405 Oak St. in Syracuse. Mr. Seymour was born on 10-22-1918, and was a native of Hackensack, NJ. He graduated from Colgate University in 1940, served as an infantry officer in WWII, and then completed law school at NYU in 1947. Mr. Seymour practiced with the firm of Hancock, Dorr, Ryan, and Shove. Mrs. Seymour was born on 6-17-1919, in Poughkeepsie, NY, and was a graduate of St. Mary's School for Girls, in Garden City. Mr. Seymour died on 1-11-1974. Mrs. Seymour wed Matthew A. Donner, an insurance executive, on 6-14-1975, and later lived in Naples, FL. She died on 6-6-2001. The children of Philip and Jeanne Seymour: Philip "Pete" Seymour, Jr., who was born about 1942, is the product manager for the U. S. Filter Co., and lives in Asheville, NC, Stanley M. Seymour, who lives in DeWitt, Anne Seymour Donahue, of DeWitt, and Cynthia A. Seymour, who lives in Martha's Vineyard, MA.
Wallis Andrews Seymour and Edwina Perry Seymour lived at 8 Pebble Hill Rd., South, having bought the home in October, 1955. Lt. Col. Seymour was born on 10-9-1909, in Selma, AL, and the couple wed about 1941. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and started his military career of 30 years in ROTC at the University in 1932. Col. Seymour was the commanding officer of the Air Reserves training center in Syracuse, assuming command in July, 1955. Mrs. Seymour was born on 10-10-1913, in Macon, GA. She was a graduate of Georgia State Teachers College and New York School of Interior Design. The couple moved to Charlotte, NC, and were residing there at Mrs. Seymour's death on 5-22-2003, and Col. Seymour's death on 10-29-2004, at age 95. Their children: Jane Seymour Helms, who wed Larry H. Helms, and lives in Charlotte, and Nancy Wallis Sprowl, also of Charlotte.
A. Andrew Shaffer and Helen O'Reilly Shaffer moved to 110 Lynbrook Circle in 1952. Mr. Shaffer was born in Buffalo, but grew up in Massena, NY. He served in WWI, and then graduated from Syrcuse University in 1920. In 1922 and 1923, Mr. Shaffer played semi-professional baseball and football and coached the football team at Most Holy Rosary High School in Syracuse. He also owned a Stutz auto franchise before spending more than 50 years as a pension and insurance consultant with the New England Life Insurance Co. Mrs. Shaffer was a life long resident of the CNY area. She was active in numerous civic causes, and had many peronal interests including writing and poetry. For a period, she broadcast daily over WAGE radio in Syracuse. The couple moved to 6901 Woodchuck Hill Road, in Lyndon, and resided there at Mrs. Shaffer's death on 12-31-1984. Mr. Shaffer died on 2-11-1995. Their children: John E. Shaffer, who died in 1993, Eugene A. Shaffer, of Syracuse, and Jane Shaffer Burke, who lived in Camillus.
Lester Meade Shakeshaft and Elinor Shakeshaft lived at 326 Landsdowne Rd. by 1942. Mr. Shakeshaft was born 7-18-1900, and grew up in Riga, in western NYS. By 1932, he lived in CNY, where he taught industrial arts at several schools in Syracuse. Mr. Shakeshaft died in April, 1976, while living in North Chili, NY. Mrs. Shakeshaft, who was born 3-20-1907, died in November, 1985.
Thomas P. Shannon and Jean Shannon lived at 208 Ambergate Rd. A native of Syracuse, Mr. Shannon, was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II, and lived many years in the Manlius area. He was a sales engineer and retired in 1978 as an inspector with the Farmers Home Administration. He died 3-4-1996 at age 83. Jean Shannon Moyer has lived in Lynchburg, VA, since 1978. The children of Thomas and Jean Shannon: Thomas Shannon, who is retired from the ownership of a restaurant supply business, and lives in Mt. Pleasant,SC, John C. Shannon, a retired military officer living near Washington, DC, and Margaret Shannon, who lives in Loris, SC.
Paul S. Shaver and Jessie C. Shaver lived at 107 Charing Rd. by 1932. Mr. Shaver was a salesman for the Excelsior Distributing Co., and later was a guard at the U. S. Hoffman Co. He was active in the Onondaga Kennel Association. They had four children.
John Raymond Shea and Judith C. Seaver Shea lived at 30 Wexford Rd. He was from VT, and became an architect in 1959. The couple married on 6-21-1952. They later moved to the Albany area. Mrs. Shea was born in NYC on 6-15-1928, and grew up in Essex Fells, NJ. She taught first grade in Colonie for 17 years. Mrs. Shea was a dedicated environmentalist and, in her later years, joined the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and was active in their tradition of social action and pacifism. She died on 9-8-2004, at age 76. They had three children, Kenneth Shea, Peter Shea, and Ellen Shea Johnson, who wed Ted Johnson, and lives in Houston.
Hobart Philip Shean and Rita Perez Shean lived at 125 Dewittshire Rd. beginning in 1954. Mr. Shean was a native of Worcester, MA, and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, class of 1931. He was a naval veteran of World War II, serving as a lieutenant commander in the supply corps. He was a materials handling engineer for Lewis-Shepard Products, Inc. before opening his own firm, the Shean Equipment Co. Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Shean graduated from Rosemount College. After graduation, she was a member of the advertising and editorial staffs of the New York Journal-American. In 1957 she compiled a history of DeWitt, which was published in serial form by the DeWitt Times. Mrs. Shean died 11-4-1964, at 47. Mr. Shean died in Chelmsford, MA on 3-12-1993. Their children: Timothy J. Shean, who lives in Bristol, TN, and is vice president of the Sandvik Corp., Christopher A. Shean, of Denver, Monica Mary Shean-Craig, of Chelmsford, Margaret Shean-Ris, of Newton, MA, and Gregory F. Shean, who lived in Syracuse.
Wright J. Sherrard and Dagmar P. Sherrard lived at 2 Wexford Rd. Mr. Sherrard was born in 1917 in Bienville, LA. While in DeWitt, he was a colonel in the USAF. The family lived in DeWitt Acres for only a brief period while he studied Russian and earned a degree from Syracuse University. Col. Sherrard was transferred in the summer of 1953. He retired as a brigadier general in 1973, and the couple live now in Asheville, NC. They have two children, Deborah Sherrad, born in 1948, and Kista Sherrad.
Robert F. Sherwood and his wife lived at 41 Wexford Rd. He moved from Port Washington, NY, to DeWitt Acres in January, 1955, but later in the year he accepted a job in Pakistan as a technical advisor to the Pakistani government and sold his home to J. H. Brown.
Byron Marquand Shipps and Betty Jane Couchman Shipps lived at 119 Butternut Dr. before moving to Fayetteville. He was born in Cleveland on 4-10-1919, and was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan College. Mr. Shipps served in the USN aboard an LST in the South Pacific during WW II. The couple wed on 12-20-1941, and moved to CNY in 1948. Mr. Shipps was an executive with the Bowen, Perry, and Fobes insurance agency and later with Marsh and McLennan. Following retirement, the couple split their time between CNY and Naples, Florida. Mr. Shipps died 1-7-2006. Their children: Jan Shipps, who wed William L. Vincent, and lives in Vestal, NY, Susan Gene Shipps, who wed Robert B. Long in 1968, and lives in Buffalo, and Lawrence M. Shipps, who married Leslie Boyle, and lives in Cazenovia.
W. S. Shockley and his wife lived at 210 Pelham Rd., having moved from Rochester about 1950. Mr. Shockley was a sales executive with the Atlantic Refining Co. He was promoted and transferred to the company's main office in Philadelphia in 1952.
Stanley D. Shores and Dorothy Church Shores moved to 310 Haddonfield Dr. in 1953, from 913 Rugby Rd. in Syracuse, and moved away in 1958. Mr. Shores was born 7-6-1902, and was the plant service supervisor for the Western Electric Co. Mrs. Shores died on 11-30-1959, and Mr. Shores died in April, 1984. Their children: Stanley Shores, Jr., who lived in Cincinnati, OH, and Patricia Shores Singleton, who lived on Long Island.
Robert E. Shreiner and Rita Mergens Shreiner lived at 23 Pickwick Rd. by 1958. Mr. Shreiner was a graduate of the University of Miami, Ohio. He was a sales engineer with the Brown-Lipe-Chapin Corp. before joining the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. in 1957. They had a son who was born in September, 1958.
John B. Shupe and Berta T. Valido lived at 30 Pickwick Rd. He was born in Ohio in 1924 and lived in the Cleveland area before serving in WWII. Later he worked in Syracuse as a banker with First Trust and Deposit Co. Mrs. Shupe was a native of Cuba, and taught Spanish at the Jamesville-DeWitt middle school. They live now in Bethlehem, PA, and are believed to have two children, Thomas Shupe and Susan Shupe.
Cecile M. Silverman and her two children lived at 2 Wexford Rd. She was from NYC, and attended Syracuse University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 1964 with a BS degree in accounting. She is now an executive with Telesoft, Inc. and lives in Phoenix, AZ.
Melvyn M. Silvieus and Lucille Silvieus lived at 140 Jamesville Rd. by 1958. Mr. Silvieus was born on 12-21-1911, and was a native of Ashtabula, OH. He was an account executive for WNDR radio for 15 years. Mrs. Silvieus was born about 1916. The couple divorced and Mr. Silvieus married Dorothy M. Rhyner, and died 5-27-1964. Mrs. Lucille Silvieus later wed Carl L. Garlock, and lived in Skaneateles. Melvyn and Lucille Silvieus had: Drew B. Silvieus, who lived in Ohio.
Charles J. Simon and Catherine O'Brien Simon lived at 113 Addison Dr. by 1955. Mr. Simon was born on 1-11-1921, and was a native of Syracuse. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1942, with a degree in electrical engineering, and was an executive with the General Electric Co. Mr. Simon later retired from Onondaga Community College, where he worked for 10 years as the administrator of educational television. He died 4-22-2005. The couple wed about 1952, and had: Nancy Simon who wed Philip J. Slominski, and lived in Liverpool, NY.
Theron E. Simpkins and Ella Mae Simpkins lived at 403 Jamesville Rd., having purchased the home in September, 1952, and moving from Plainsville, OH. Mr. Simpkins was born on 7-26-1914, and was the regional sales manager for the Farm Bureau Ins. Co. He died 11-14-2005, while residing in Longwood, FL. They had: William Simpkins.
Cecil LaVell Sims and G. Lucille Sims lived at 216 Haddonfield Dr. by 1942, and later lived at 728 Maple Dr. in Lyndon. Mr. Sims was the president of the Metal Pattern Shop, and Sims Match Plate Co. On 1-12-1963, Mr. Sims was piloting a small aircraft near Warren, MI, when it crashed killing him and two passengers. Mrs. Sims was born in Marshalltown, IA, and came to CNY during the War years. She was residing at 328 Edwards Dr. in Lyndon at her death on 11-6-1968. They had: Robert L. Sims, (see the entry below), Richard D. Sims, who lived in Syracuse, and Raymond W. "Bill" Sims, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1958, served in the USAF, wed Marilyn Ann Young on 9-19-1964, worked for the family firm and as an artist, and lived in Syracuse at his death on 6-12-1995.
Robert L. Sims and Doris Eddy Sims were living at 21 Wexford Rd. by 1955. He was the president of the Sims Casting Co. They moved to Costa Mesa, CA, before 1963, and later lived in Lodi. Their children: Robert Sims, who was born in June, 1947, and Laura Lee Sims.
George Allen Sisson and Mary Alice Reed Sisson lived at 13 Wexford Rd. Dr. Sisson graduated from medical school at Syracuse University in 1945, and was a physician in Syracuse. Mrs. Sisson was also a graduate of Syracuse University and worked as a chemist before their marriage on 3-25-1944. They moved to DeWitt from NYC, and after leaving DeWitt they lived in Lyndon, and later Wayne, IL, where Dr. Sisson taught medicine at the Northwestern University Medical School. He also was a cancer surgeon and treated actor Yul Brynner during his final illness. Dr. Sisson authored and co-authored more than 300 books, chapters, and journal articles. The couple lived in Oak Brook, IL, at Dr. Sisson's death on 8-6-2006. They had: Marjorie Ann Sisson, who wed Jack A. Swelsted, Dr. George Sisson, Jr., who is an orthopaedic surgeon in Chicago, and Kathryn Alberta Sisson DuChene. Photo
Bradford Skelton and Ruth T. Skelton lived at 101 Dewittshire Rd. He was born 4-18-1903 and managed the purchasing department at the Lamson Corp. Mr. Skelton died 7-30-1972. Mrs. Skelton's mother, Grace S. Smith, lived with the family until her death on 1-8-1980, at age 98. Their children: Peter B. Skelton, of Thousand Oaks, CA, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1960, and Judith A. Skelton,who graduated from the University in 1964, and lives in Manlius.
Adam Edward Skrzec and Doris Feeley Skrzec lived at 7 Wexford Rd. in the early 1950's. He was born in Allendale, NJ, on 4-22-1919, the son of a Polish immigrant. His family came to Syracuse when he was a child and he graduated from Central high school in 1937, and from Syracuse University four years later, with a degree in chemistry. He worked briefly for Merck and Co. before entering the USN. After WWII, he became a chemical engineer for Bristol Labs. While working there he took a two year leave to earn a Ph. D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and became a project engineer upon his return to work at Bristol. From 1956 to 1981, Dr. Skrzec was a senior researcher with the Stauffer Chemical Co., in Ardsley, NY. He was awarded 23 US patents. Mrs. Skrzec was a native of Syracuse and earned a degree in zoology from Syracuse University. The couple wed 3-27-1951, in Syracuse, and soon moved to DeWitt Acres. They were very active in the Association for Retarded Citizens for more than 40 years. The Skrzecs moved eventually to New City, NY, where Mrs. Skrzec died on 1-27-2005, and Dr. Skrzec died on 8-23-2007. They had: Daniel J. Skrzec, born in Syracuse in May, 1953, and living now in Chestnut Ridge, NY, Mary Ellen Skrzec Davies, of Oviedo, FL, and Ann Skrzec Damiano, who lives in Newburgh, NY.
Edward A. Skvarch and Helen Domokos Skvarch lived at 108 Charing Rd. having purchased the home in June, 1952. Mr. Skvarch was a native of Brooklyn, and served in the USN during WWII. He was a partner in the Edwards Protection Co., which sold and installed lightning rods. Mr. Skvarch died on 1-27-1970, at 53. Mrs. Skvarch was previously wed to Albert R. Fewer, and had two sons, Bruce R. Fewer, who died in 1966, at age 22, and John H. Fewer, who was an official at the Dubai Ports Authority in the UAE, and lives now in Annapolis and India. The home at 108 Charing Rd. was destroyed by a fire about 1971, and it is thought that Mrs. Skvarch lives now in Ft. Pierce, FL. Mr. and Mrs. Skvarch had: Jeffrey Skvarch, Karen M. Skvarch, who married Douglas Edward Welter about 1971, and Edward Skvarch, Jr.
Eugene Saunders Slagle and Mary Eileen Gysel Slagle lived at 50 Wexford Rd. in DeWitt Acres. Mr. Slagle was a native of Syracuse, and earned an engineering degree from Syracuse University. He worked in the Baltimore area before returning to CNY and becoming involved in the management of a small chain of service stations. Later, Mr. Slagle returned to college, and received his master's in education. He became a math teacher at Jamesville-DeWitt high school in 1962. The couple wed on 6-3-1972. Mrs. Slagle was a graduate of Central City Business Institute and worked as a secretary for the Syracuse Supply Co. Mr. Slagle was an active member of the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department. They live now at 325 Wedgewood Terrace in DeWitt. They had: Gary Slagle.
Walter G. Slagle, Jr., and Patricia Prucha Slagle lived at 105 Kittell Rd. by 1960. Mr. Slagle was born in Rochester in 1925 and was the co-owner of Slagle Brothers, a chain of four gas stations. Later he was the city manager for the Avis rental car company. Mr. Slagle's brother, Eugene Slagle, also lived in the area (see entry above). Mr. Slagle was a lieutenant in the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Dept. The couple divorced and Mr. Slagle wed Sharon Slagle, and still lives in Lyndon. Mrs. Slagle wed Harvey E. Uline on 7-5-2004, and resides now in Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Slagle had: Peter Grant Slagle, Mark Eugene Slagle, James Caldwell Slagle, and Paul Heffner Slagle.
Elmer Ellsworth Slingerland and Ione Slingerland lived at 170 Canterbury Rd., having moved there in 1940 from 110 York Rd. By 1947 they lived in a new home at 12 Pebble Hill Rd.,South. Mr. Slingerland was born on 12-21-1903, and Mrs. Slingerland was born 2-7-1905. He was a salesman for the Syracuse Corrugated Box Division of Robert, Gair, Inc. Mr. Slingerland's mother, Virginia M. Slingerland, lived with the family. The couple resided in Alexandria, VA, when Mr. Slingerland died in February, 1971, and Mrs. Slingerland died in October, 1973. They had a son, David Wayne Slingerland, who graduated from Washington and Lee College, and wed Talley Smith of SC in 1957.
Ray Fredrick Slossman and Lydia Slossman lived at 2 Pickwick Rd. He worked for the R. C. Neal Co., Inc., as an industrial salesman. They purchased their home in 1953 from Alvin Soule. Mrs. Slossman was born 5-7-1901, and was living in DeWitt at the time of her death in July, 1980. Mr. Slossman was born 3-4-1903, and was residing in Ft. Lauderdale at his death on 10-18-2000, at age 97. The couple had one child, Breck F. Slossman, who was born 2-26-1931, lived in Ft. Lauderdale, and died on 1-27-1993.
Norman H. Slotnick and Lorraine Honora Fine Slotnick lived at 11 Drovers Lane. When they married on 6-10-1948, she was a secretary for the E. J. Arnstine Co. and he was in the theater business in Rochester. He later worked for the E. W. Edwards department store. They sold their home in DeWitt Acres to the Pease family in 1956, and later lived in Syracuse, and Syosset, NY. They had: Marilyn Anne Slotnick, Arnold Monroe Slotnick, who was born in June, 1956, and Nancy Sue Slotnick, who was born in October, 1959.
Frederick J. Smingler and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Smingler lived at 112 York Rd. by 1955. Mr. Smingler was born in Syracuse on 7-11-1905. He was the personnel director at Pass and Seymour, Inc., at his retirement in 1970. Mrs. Smingler was born 8-3-1907, and earned a degree in library science from Syracuse University in 1931. She worked as a librarian in Fayetteville and later for the Jamesville-DeWitt school district, where she organized the library in the newly opened Genesee Hills elementary school. Mrs. Smingler was also instrumental in the planning and funding of the DeWitt public library, which opened in Shoppingtown in 1961. In appreciation for her efforts, the library named its children's room in her honor. The couple eventually lived on Nottingham Rd. between DeWitt and Jamesville. Mrs. Smingler died there on 3-18-1987, and Mr. Smingler soon moved to Auburn, NY, where he died on 6-29-1989. They had: David B. Smingler, who lived in Schenectady, NY.
William "Barney"Smith and Ann Eggleston Smith moved to 203 Ambergate Rd. about 1954. Mr. Smith was born in Bath, NY, and was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a sales engineer with the NY Telephone Co. Mr. Smith was a founding member of St. David's Episcopal Church, DeWitt, and served more than 37 years on the town planning board. He died on 10-24-2002, at age 83, and Mrs. Smith lives now in DeWitt. The couple had a daughter, Garland Smith Blanch, of San Jose, CA, and a son, Geoffrey Smith, of New London, NH.
Walter A. Snow and Ann Whiteman Bonine Snow lived at 306 Landsdowne Rd. by 1955. Mr. Snow was a development project engineer at the Carrier Corp. Mrs. Snow was born in PA on 10-5-1918, and died in Easton, PA, in 1972. Their children: Walter Snow, who was born about 1942, is an IRS official, and resides in FL, and Chesleigh "Chet" Snow, who was born in 1945, wed Kallista Snow, and is a psychic researcher residing in Sedona, AZ.
