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Dr. Milton Farney Ebersol

Dr. Milton Farney Ebersol, 86, Brookside Drive, Watertown, died at 2:22 a.m. Tuesday in the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center.
    Dr. Ebersol was a veterinarian for 40 years in Watertown and was a 50-year member of Watertown Rotary Club.
Born July 8, 1922, in the town of New Bremen, a son of Joseph F. and Florence L. Farney Ebersol, he grew up on the Ebersol homestead farm between Beaver Falls and Croghan. He graduated in 1940 from Beaver Falls High School and worked for a time at J.P. Lewis Co., Beaver Falls. He married Marjorie Joyce Hirschey on Nov. 2, 1944, at the Boonville Methodist parsonage with the Rev. Robert U. Holmes officiating.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he enlisted Oct. 11, 1942, in New York City and received flight training at Colgate University, Hamilton, and in Hutchinson, Kan. In July 1944, as an ensign, he was designated as a naval aviator at Corpus Christi, Texas.
He served with Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-124, flying PB4Y-2B Privateers, stationed on Okinawa. He received an Air Medal for action in aerial flight in the western Pacific in 1945 and was discharged from active duty April 28, 1947, at Pensacola, Fla., as a lieutenant junior grade. After the war, he taught navigation at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, for a time and served in the naval reserve until his honorable discharge Aug. 22, 1960. He had attended several reunions of his naval squadron during the past 25 years. He attended Sampson College, Geneva, from 1947 to 1949 and the New York State Veterinary College at Cornell University, Ithaca, from 1949 to 1953, graduating as a doctor of veterinary medicine. He was a member of Cornell’s Beta Chapter of Omega Tau Sigma national veterinary society and, after graduating, worked for a year at Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital, Augusta, Maine.  Dr. and Mrs. Ebersol purchased the home of Mr. and Mrs. Corwin T. Jewell Sr. on Cemetery Road, which later became Brookside Drive, in October 1954 and established Hillspring Veterinary Hospital as a large- and small-animal practice. He shifted his practice in the early 1960s to small animals and retired in 1994. Mrs. Ebersol, who assisted her husband in his practice, died Jan. 4, 2004.
Dr. Ebersol had been a member of Watertown Rotary Club since June 1958. He was a three-time Paul Harris Fellow, had been active on the club’s Foundation Committee for the past 13 years and recently was recognized for 49 years of perfect attendance.
He also was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church; a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Central New York Veterinary Society, the Central New York Corvair Club and the Corvair Society of America, and a life member of the Town of Watertown Historical Society. He enjoyed collecting classic cars, gardening, landscaping and the outdoors, especially working in the woods.
    Surviving are a son, Lee Hirschey Ebersol, and a daughter, Sue Ebersol DeMar, both of Watertown; a brother, Earl J., Austin, Texas; a granddaughter, nieces, nephews and cousins. A brother, Paul F., died Nov. 22, 2004.
    A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Croghan. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. that day at Trinity Episcopal Church, Watertown, followed by a reception in the church’s Great Hall.
There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to the Rotary Foundation, in care of Watertown Rotary Club; First Presbyterian Church Radio Ministry; Trinity Episcopal Church Music Ministry, or Hospice of Jefferson County.

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Joseph A. Pyano

Joseph A. Pyano, 100, Oreland, PA, formerly of Watertown, died August 29, 2008 at the Central Montgomery Hospital, Lansdale, PA.

    Mr. Pyano was born September 28, 1907 in Watertown a son of Alfonso and Rosalind Verne Piano. He attended local schools. On October 4, 1930 he married Elsa Pacifici in Brooklyn, NY. Mrs. Pyano died June 30, 2006. A short time after his wife’s dead he moved to Oreland, Pa with his daughter. Mr. Pyano was a car inspector for the New York Central Railroad until his retirement in 1972. He was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church, a member of the  Knights of Columbus and the Northside Improvement League. For many years he delivered Meals on Wheels.

    Surviving are a daughter Joelle G. Pyano, Oreland, PA, two twin grandsons and a granddaughter in law, Jason and Grace Kim Pyano, Colmar, Pa and Joseph Pyano, Norcross, GA, a great grandson, three nieces and their husbands Karen and Steven Williamson, Josephine and Al Oddi, both of Watertown and Lilla and Owen Clough, Henderson and Florida and a nephew Gerard and his wife Nan Pacifici, Watertown.. Three brothers Anthony Payne, Louis Piano and Daniel Piano, three sisters Mary Frezzo, Irene Frank and Angeline Graziano died before him.

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Joseph Leone

    Joseph Leone, 88, 1015 Arsenal Street, died Saturday August 30, 2008 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Mr. Leone was born July 15, 1920 in Watertown a son of Faro and Catherine Gange Leone. He attended local schools. On September 4, 1942 he entered the United States Army and served in the European Theater. He was honorably discharged on November 7, 1945. In 1946 he married Jennie DeFranco in Watertown, she died in 1975. He married Sue DeFranco in later that year. Mr. Leone was a machine operator for the New York Central Railroad for thirty five years until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Leone was involved with the construction of Route 81.

 He was a member of the American Legion Post 61 and a former member of Watertown Golf Club. He is a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Mr. Leone enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, woodworking and carpentry.

Surviving besides his wife are a son and his wife Frank and Linda Leone, Adams Center, a daughter and her husband Christine and Scott Wright, Rochester, six grandchildren, one great grandson, a brother Peter, Watertown, three sisters Theresa Messina, Watertown, Mrs. Peter (Vita) Messina, Watertown, Marie Messina, Florida, several nieces and nephews. A brother Frank and a sister Angelina DiLeonardo died before him.

There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 10 am at St. Anthony’s Church with Reverend Donald Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 850 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

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Douglas M.  Nolan

Douglas M.  Nolan, 66, ICF 2 Gaffney Dr. Watertown, died Wednesday August 20, 2008 at his home.  He was a resident of J.R.C.

Born February 4, 1942 in Astoria, Queens, NYC a son of James M. Nolan and Rena Roy.  He was a resident of Sunmount from 1972 until 1976 at which time he moved to a J.R.C. Facility in Watertown

 A graveside service is tentatively set for September 12, 2008 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in South Hampton, NY.  Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.

John Joseph Salotto

John Joseph Salotto, 86, formerly of 541 Arsenal Street, died Saturday August 16, 2008 at Samaritan Keep Home. 

Mr. Salotto was born August 17, 1921 in Watertown a son of Joseph and Giacinta Barile Salotto.  He attended Watertown area schools. On October 7, 1940 he enlisted with Company A, 108th Infantry, NY National Guard.  Mr. Salotto trained at Fort  McClellen, Alabama.  He qualified as marksmen with an M-1 Rifle and served as a Rifleman 745. He participated in the initial invasion of the Northern Solomons, Guadalcanal and Philippines Campaigns.  Mr. Salotto was wounded in action on February 5, 1945, in Luzon, Philippine Islands.  He was then transported to Newton D. Baker General Hospital, West Virginia and subsequently received an honorable discharge from the Veterans Army Facility in Batavia, NY on September 11, 1945.  While in the Army he received the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, a Combat Infantry Badge and an American Defense Service Ribbon.  Mr. Salotto was a long time summer resident of Point Vivian, Alexandria Bay where he enjoyed bird watching and studying nature.  He was a communicant of Saint Anthony’s Church

 Surviving is a brother and his wife Michael and Josephine Salotto, Auburn, NY, and several nieces and nephews to include Francine Peterson, Phil and Roxanne Pratt, Georgia Root,  John, Frederick and Raymond Lava.  A brother Joseph Salotto, Jr. and four sisters Mary Lava, Madolyn Root, Lena Navarro and Carolyn Card died before him. 

Calling hours will be  Tuesday 10 – 11 am at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc., followed by a prayer service with Reverend Donald Robinson officiating.  Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery with military honors.  Contributions may be made to Saint Anthony’s Church, 850 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601. 

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Angela C. Davies

Angela C. Davies, 89, 1010 Washington Street, formerly of 426 Arsenal Street and Midtown Towers, died Friday August 15, 2008 at Carthage Area Hospital.

Mrs. Davies was born August 30, 1918 in Watertown a daughter of Frank and Mary Esposito Pastizzo. She graduated form Watertown High School. On August 9, 1941 she married Harry J. Davies at St. Anthony’s Church. Mr. Davies died in 1969.

     Mrs. Davies was a teller for the National Bank and was employed with Fort Drum in the finance office until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of the National Secretaries Association and a volunteer for Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Davies was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a former communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. She was a member of the Legion of Mary at Holy Family Church. Mrs. Davies was a bowler and an avid reader. She taught and enjoyed crocheting. She is a member of the American Legion Aux. Post 61 Precious Blood Aux.

    Surviving are a son and his wife, Charles and Kathy Davies, Rochester, a daughter and her husband, Mary Louise and Patrick Hunt, Black River, a brother and his wife, Anthony and Carol Pastizzo, Gouverneur, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. A brother Angelo Pastizzo and two sisters Lena Siragusa and Mary Vittori died previously.

     Calling hours will be Sunday from 4-7pm at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. with a Legion of Mary service during that time. A prayer service will be held at 9:15 am Monday at the funeral home with a 10 am funeral mass at St. Anthony’s Church with Reverend Steven Murray officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice

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William A. Nelson

William A. Nelson, 86, a World War II veteran and retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal service,  died Monday, Aug. 11, at his home at 1124 Franklin St., where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
    Born Jan. 20, 1922, in the home where he died, a son of Allen and Emma Littlefield Nelson, he was a 1940 graduate of Watertown High School. Always an athlete, Mr. Nelson was captain of the WHS varsity basketball team and was city of Watertown doubles tennis champion along with his best friend the late attorney Lewis Spicer. He married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary C. O'Driscoll, on Dec. 6, 1943, in the rectory of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Benoit C. Dostie officiating. Mrs. Nelson died in 2002. Enlisting in the Army in 1942, he was selected to attend the Armed Service Training Program for engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca, but due to the escalation of World War II, he was sent to the European Theater of Operations where he served heroically receiving the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, U.S. Victory and Good Conduct Medals. He was also recognized by the Belgian Government with the allied liberators with "A Ses Leberateurs" Medal. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and remained in a Paris hospital for three months. 
    Mr. Nelson retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1993 after 33 years of service as a letter carrier in the city of Watertown.  A life member of the American Legion, he was also a stamp collector all his life and a member of the City Stamp Club, meeting regularly at the Watertown Post Office.  An avid bird hunter and trout fisherman all his life, Mr. Nelson was a long time member in good standing at the Watertown Sportsman's Club where for a time he was also active in field trial participation with his German Shorthair Pointers.  In 1950, Mr. Nelson and his father, built a summer cottage on Hardscrabble Bay where he loved to spend time with his adoring family. 
    Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, William A. Jr., with whom he resided, and James F. and Terrie, Sackets Harbor; a daughter, Rosanne Weir LaPlante, and her husband, Jim, Watertown; a grandson, F. Marshall Weir, and his wife, Sarah; granddaughters, Jamie, Allie, and Julia Nelson, and great-grandchildren, Adelaide and George Weir.  A brother, Francis, died before him. 
    A memorial service with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Donations in William Nelson’s name may be made to the Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown N.Y. This organization provides critically needed transportation for the elderly.

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Jeanne B. Stanley

Jeanne B. Stanley, 80, of 632 S. Hamilton St., died Friday, Aug. 8, at her home while under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
    Born Oct. 5, 1927, in Massena, daughter of Paul J. and Florence M. Andrus Brodeur Jr., she graduated from Watertown High School in 1945. She was a member of the All State Orchestra, playing cello, under the direction Leonard Bernstein. In 1949, she graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She married David Stanley on Sept. 10, 1949, at All Souls Universalist Church with Rev. Dr. Niles and Rev. Ellsworth Reman, officiating. Mrs. Stanley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was instrumental in developing the First Presbyterian Radio Ministry which has developed into television and internet ministries. In 1997, she was the representative to the General Assembly of the Northern New York Presbytery. As a volunteer she prepared and organized dinners for church functions for many years. Mrs. Stanley was a secretary of the session and played in the Bell Choir.  She was a member of the Newcomers Club, the Red Hat Society, a former president of the Knickerbocker Parent Teachers Association, a volunteer for Samaritan Auxiliary and the Hospital Gift Shop. She was a Girl Scout troop leader and a district cookie chairman. Mrs. Stanley volunteered for the Jefferson County Historical Society and was an usher for the Syracuse Symphony.
    Surviving besides her husband are two daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Eddy Rose, Loudon, N.H., and Susan and Chester Martin Jr., Frankfort, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Rebecca King, Frankfort, Andrew Rose, Boston, Mass., Magdalyn Kaufmann, Utica and Sarah Rose, Loudon, N.H.
    Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Brent J. Eelman and Rachael Roberts, pastor of Chaumont Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  Contributions may be made to the Radio Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington St., and Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.

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Susan A. Canale

Susan A. Canale,61, formerly of 272 Bellew Ave., died Thursday, Aug. 7, at Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patient since April 2008. Miss Canale had been a resident of Samaritan Keep Home for the past year.
    Born Aug. 31, 1946, in Watertown, a daughter of Leo P. and Margaret S. Haas Canale, she graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1964.  In 1968, she received her bachelor of arts degree in English from Trinity College and later she received a masters degree in elementary education from Plattsburgh University.  After college she was a teacher in Watertown and Lake Placid. For thirty three years she was a kindergarten teacher at West Side Elementary in Gouverneur, retiring in 2002.  Miss Canale was a communicant and member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Anthony’s Church and a former communicant of St. James Church in Gouverneur.  She was a member of the New York State Teachers Association, president of the Teachers Association in Gouverneur and a member of Delta Kappa Gama – Chi Chapter.  Miss Canale volunteered for the Italian American Civic Association and for educational organizations. She enjoyed swimming and reading.
    Surviving are her father and several cousins.
    A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at St. Anthony’s Church with Rev. Donald Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.  Contributions may be made to the Chaumont Rescue Squad, Chaumont, NY 13622 or to a charity of ones choice.  Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.
 

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Betty J. Leary

Betty J. Leary, 89, formerly of 232 Haley St., died Thursday, Aug. 7, at Samaritan Keep Home where she has been a resident since Feb. 22.
    Born March 4, 1919, in Theresa, a daughter of Eugene and Grace Kelsey Jolly, she graduated from high school in Theresa in1937. She married James R. Leary on July 16, 1943. He died June 10, 2004.  Mrs. Leary was a secretary for the guidance office at Watertown High School from 1965 to 1976.  She was a former member of the Samaritan Auxiliary Twig and volunteered for hospital mail delivery. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and is a member of Emmanuel Congregational Church-UCC. 
    Surviving are two daughters, Jane Zimmerman and Virginia ‘Ginny’ Harrington, both of Watertown; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and two nephews, John and Joseph Brehm.  A sister, Ora Brehm, died in 2004.
    A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Leone Schilling officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.  Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central NY, 120 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601. 

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