June 24, 2007 OBITUARIES Press Sun-Bulletin 5B Doo wop sin singer-producer Medress dead at 68 The Associated Press Lincoln High School when he his vocal quartet in 1955 NEW YORK Hank Medress, Sedaka, performing as the whose vocals with the doo wop group When Sedaka departed for a the Tokens helped propel their irre- ful solo career, lead singer pressible single "The Lion Sleeps joined brothers Mitch and Tonight" to the top of the charts and and Medress to become the who produced hits with other groups, It wasn't until 1961 that has died of lung cancer. He was 68. scored its singular smash, its Medress died Monday at his "Wimowehs" derived from Manhattan home, relatives said. al Zulu melody. The Weavers He was a teenager at Brooklyn's the song a folk staple in the Obituaries Obituaries are posted daily at pressconnects.com and archived into a searchable database.
Francis H. Mason of Endwell Francis H. Mason died after a long courageous battle with his many illnesses. He is predeceased by his stepsons, Don and George Westbrook. He is survived by his wife, Marian Mason; three children, Pamela and Dan, Vicki, Mark; stepchildren, Dennis and Helen, Ron and Lori, and Jerry and Sharon Westbrook; many beloved grandchildren.
Francis was a former local IBEW 325 Electrician and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, N.Y.
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Chase Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, NY 13901 772-0320 Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Carl E. Williams of Binghamton Carl E. Williams, 85, left us to be with the Lord, Friday, June 22, 2007. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Minnie Williams; wife, Bettie Williams; and brother, Walter Williams. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Elva Arvila Williams; children, James and Diane Williams, Gilboa, N.Y., Edward Williams, Panama City, Jeanne and Marty Weaver, Rock Hill, S.C., and June Creery, Rock Hill, S.C.; stepchildren, Rick and Betsey Miller, Kingman, Russell Miller, Centerville, Carrie Miller, Placerville, Lori and J.K.
Stanley, Bumpass, and Jeff Miller, Norwich; seven treasured grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. He leaves behind sister and brother-inlaw, Helen and Cecil Titman, Lakeland, sister, Mildred Hantsch, Melborne, brothers and sisters-inlaw, Ralph and Fay Williams, Binghamton, and Harry and Norma Williams, Montrose. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII and was a retired employee of Savory Oil. He was an active member of Hawleyton United Methodist Church, St.
Marks Phelitus Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the Southern Tier Antique Engine Association. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2007, at the Hawleyton United Methodist Church, 901 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton, with the Reverend William Puckey officiating. Entombment to follow services in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Family will receive friends at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, Sunday, June 24th, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Carl's name may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla.
33607- 1460. Expressions of sympathy for the family may be forwarded to Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries 2 launched with Neil Linc-Tones. successJay Siegel Phil Margo Tokens. the group hypnotic traditionhad made '50s, but the Tokens brought their version to No. 1 on the pop charts.
The band had other minor Top 40 hits, including "I Hear the Trumpets Blow" in 1966 and "Portrait of My Love" in 1967. but never recaptured the success of its enduring single. Medress would return to the charts, though, when the Tokens landed a production deal. The all-girl vocal group the Chiffons benefited from his studio touch with In Memoriams 002 In Loving Memory Of My Husband Morris DeDio It's been four lonely years without you. We all miss you very much.
All that's left are our wonderful memories we've had together. Forever loved, Wife, Son, and Family Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries In Loving Memory of Dana Pope They say that there is a reason, they say that time will heal, but neither time nor reason will change the way I feel. For no one knows the heartache, that hides behind my smiles; no one knows how many times I've broken down and cried. I want to tell you something, SO there won't be any doubt, you are so wonderful to think of, but so hard to live without. I miss you.
Love you Forever, Kathy, Jonathan, Caleb Chris Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries In Loving Memory Of Herbert Mock Only The Best A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day He took you home. To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, the memory will always last. We love and miss you, Maureen, Braden, and Joelle Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries In Loving Memory of Jim "Sully" Sullivan Happy 40th birthday Daddy Everyone says my laugh is just like yours-and makes everyone happy to hear it. miss you but know that you are watching over me.
Love Ya, Phineas In Loving Memory of Jim Sullivan Happy 40th birthday. Your laughter and your antics will never be forgotten, remembering you is easy-we do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that will never go away. Your Loving Family Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries the classic '60s singles "He's So Fine" and "One Fine Day." After splitting with the Tokens inthe 1970s, Medress worked with a record company executive named Tony Orlando, persuading him to handle vocals on "Knock Three Times" a move that catapulted the song into pop history. Medress and production partner Dave Appell also produced the Orlando and Dawn hit "Candida." In the 1980s, Medress helped former Army Spc. Jared J.
Raymond When Jared J. Raymond came home in July, his mother rented him a Corvette and bought him Red Sox tickets. The town installed a blinking road sign at the end of his street: "Welcome Home Jared." "He was one in a million," said Jean Marino, who recalled the polite boy who grew up across the street and liked to make snow angels in her backyard. Raymond, 20, of Swampscott, died Sept. 19 in Balad when his vehicle struck an explosive.
He graduated high school in 2004 and was assigned to Fort Hood. Raymond loved fast cars, yearned to buy a 1970 Chevelle SS and wanted to study criminal justice and eventually become a Boston cop. "He didn't complain about boot camp. He didn't complain about the 135-degree heat in Iraq," said Jarred Wiedenroth, a friend. "He was glad to do it because he thought it was the right thing to do." Raymond liked sports and played lacrosse in high school, and read car manuals as some teenagers read comic books.
He was raised by his mother, Jaclyn, and his grandparents, Agnes and Jack. Marine Pfc. Christopher T. Riviere Christopher T. Riviere was proud of being in the Marines, correcting anyone who confused it with another branch of the military.
Once he even chastened his aunt when, during a phone conversation, she mimicked what she thought was the Marine call. "He said, "You're doing it wrong. That's the Army call," said Connie Pie. Riviere, 21, of Cooper City, died Sept. 26 after being struck by small-arms fire in Anbar province.
He was assigned to Kaneohe Bay. He graduated high school in 2004 and after trying both work and college, he decided to enlist in the Marines, joining in September 2005. He always made sure to keep an eye on his two little sisters, ages 10 and 14, Pie said, acting like a protector and second father when dad wasn't home. "He was an all-around good kid. Never in trouble," Pie said.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Margaret and James Lomba. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David S. Roddy Before enlisting, David S. Roddy worked a few civilian jobs, including one as a clerk at a video rental store. That's where he met Cristale.
"I was returning a movie," she said, smiling at the memory. "He was just so very sweet, and a jokester." They married 11 years ago. Roddy, 32, of Aberdeen, died Sept. 16 from a homemade bomb. He graduated high school in 1992 and was assigned to The Difference Between Counting the Years, and Living Them.
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More he worked as a consultant to Exchange, a nonprofit group musicians collect royalties. was survived by four children and grandchildren. Virginia K. Swartz of Vestal Virginia K. Swartz, 89, of Vestal, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007.
She was predeceased by her brother, Edwin Hogan; and her sister, Geraldine Reynolds. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth, Vestal; one son, Kenneth Swartz, Queens, N.Y.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Swartz and Norman Townsend, Johnson City; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Kristen Townsend, Johnson City; three nieces, Janine Price, Alaska, Diane Swartz, Ohio, Mary Reynolds, California; one nephew, Robin Swartz, Alaska. Virginia was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Vestal. A Funeral Mass for Virginia will be offered 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at St.
Vincent de Paul Church, Clubhouse Vestal. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Coleman Daniels Funeral Home, 300 East Main Street, Endicott, Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Those wishing may make contributions in Virginia's memory to the American Cancer Society, Broome County Chapter, 31 Adams Endicott, N.Y. 13760.
Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Robert Wesko of Endicott Robert Wesko, 58, of Endicott, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 21, 2007. He was predeceased by his father, Charles Wesko. He is survived by his son, Robert Wesko; his daughter, Christine Wesko; six grandchildren; his mother, Mary Wesko; two sisters, and one brother-in-law, Carol Wesko, Linda and Nick Dodge; his niece, Marissa Dodge; also several aunts, uncles, and many cousins; two special friends, Lou Roma and Chuck Magdich; his former wife, Bonnie Wesko; and his daughter-in-law, Dawn Wesko. Bob was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing, bowling, horse racing, and the outdoors. He was fond of his family's home on Oquaga Lake, and always would remark the coldest winter that I have ever spent was a summer on Oquaga Lake.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and all who knew and loved him. At Bob's request, there will be no funeral service or public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Bob may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, 1905 Watson Endicott, N.Y. 13760.
Please sign the guest book at press pressconnects.com/obituaries Steven R. Canha of Endicott In Celebration of Steve's life, there will be a gathering for his friends, family, and friends of family on Thursday, June 28, 2007, from 5-8 p.m. at the Endicott Elks Lodge 619 N. Nantico*ke Ave. Please sign the guest book at pressconnects.com/obituaries Norfolk.
In late 1999, Dave decided to join the Navy as an electrician, a position that helped fill his desire to fix things. "One day he was talking with some guys on the ship about EOD," said hismother, Carol. "He fell in love with it." He started researching how to join an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, the Navy's elite bomb experts, even after being hit by a civilian truck driver and having injuries that required nine surgeries and lots of rehabilitation. "He never gave up on getting into Navy dive school," Carol said of the first step sailors must take to become an EOD technician. "That's how dedicated he was." He also is survived by his children, 10-year-old Jessica and 17-year-old twins, Matthew and Michael.
Army Pfc. Jeffrey P. Shaffer Lisa Adams laughed as she recalled her son's fun-loving, prankster ways. Then she smiled as she pondered what Jeffrey P. Shaffer would think of her reaction.
"I know he'd be mad at me for being so upset, but he's my baby and I can't help but be upset," Adams said. "But, above all, he'd be upset if he thought that people thought he died in vain. He didn't." Shaffer, 21, of Harrison, died Sept. 13 when the Humvee he was riding in passed over a roadside bomb in Ramadi. He was assigned to Bamberg, Germany.
"He was pulling pranks and goofing all the time," said his stepfather, Mark Adams. "He had a really sweet, warm face and smile. He tried to act tough, but he had a really sweet heart." During a surprise visit home in January for his mom's birthday, he and his father played a round of golf. "We were playing so bad, he just stripped down to his shorts and jumped in the water and started grabbing golf balls," said his father. "When we were done, he said, 'I've never had more fun playing golf." He also is survived by his father, Paul Shaffer, girlfriend, Misty Grace and a 2-year-old Miss a day.
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