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Obituaries James C. Fitch, Sr. of Binghamton Funeral services for James C. Fitch, Sr. will be held Thursday at 9 a.m.

at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, 137 Robinson Binghamton, followed with a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Binghamton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to I.H.M. Sisters, 16 Livingston Binghamton, NY 13903 or Operation Smile, 624 Guilford College Rd, Suite Greensboro, N. C. 27409 William W. Berry of Rome, Pa.

With the dawning of a new morning and on the day he would have celebrated his 42nd Wedding Anniversary, July 28, 1999, William W. Berry, 67, of Windham Twp, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nicols. her home in Hampton, Va. at the age of 74.

Connie was the widow of Roy C. Parr and resident of Vestal until 1985. She is survived by two sons. Theodore M. Parr and wife, Sue; and grandchildren, Theodore Charles C.

Parr and Jeanette Miller, her husband David and great-grandchildren Meghan and David III all of Hampton, Chuck Parr and his wife, Donna and grandchildren Erica and Tanner, St. Charles, Ill; two daughters, Deborah J. Deerfield and her husband Eddie, and grandchildren Darlene and Jonathan, Hampton, Darlene Parr-Cohen and her husband Jonathan, and grandchild Arielle, Bridgewaters, N.Y. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 1999 at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, Vestal, followed by a graveside ceremony at Vestal Hills Memorial Cemetery. A bereavement luncheon of family and friends will proceed at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish at 1 p.m.

Constance J. Parr of Hampton, Va. Constance J. Parr, died peacefully at Filomena Roma of Endicott Filomena Roma, 71, of Endicott went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, July 28, 1999 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Carlo and Anna Roma; her twin brother, Robert Roma; her sister, Lorraine Coughlin; and her brother-inlaw, Jack Shea.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Constance Roma; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marie Shea, Carol and Thomas Zayac, all of Endicott; aunts and uncles, Minnie DiFulvio and Julia Greco, both of Endicott, Sam and Rose Greco, Angie and John Dellos, all of California, Joseph and Lillian Pisani, Endicott; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins; her special friends, Josphine Fiacco, Anne Pisani, and Antoinette Roma; and a special cousin, Amy Schofield. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St.

Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, 1905 Watson Endicott on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider expressions of sympathy to St. Anthony of Padua Church Renovation Fund, 306 Odell Endicott, N.Y.

13760. Ruth M. Edwards of Johnson City Ruth M. Edwards, 88, of Johnson City died on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Glendon (Dutch) in 1971; and her son, Tom in 1994.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Gene Wesley, Apalachin; a daughter-in-law, Joanne Edwards, Johnson City; granddaughters, Suzanne Edwards, Johnson City, Meridith Wesley, Washington D.C.; a sister-in-law, Dell Holt, N.J.; also several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City. She was a member and past Matron of the Johnson City Service Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. A Past Grand Representative to the State of Arizona near the Grand Chapter of the State of New York O.E.S. She was also a member of George F.

Court of Amaranth Endicott and the Welsh Society the Southern Tier. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, 428 Main Street, Johnson City. Her pastor, the Rev. Robert Peak will officiate.

Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park: at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barber Memorial Home. The Johnson City Eastern Star will conduct a service on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, the Johnson City Service Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, or the Hospice Program at Lourdes Hospital.

July 29, 1999 NEWS Press Sun-Bulletin 3B OUR TOWNS Seven families in running for Pennsylvania Habitat home BY WYN HORNBUCKLE Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity in Susquehanna County is nearing a decision on which family will inhabit its first house since the chapter was established last year. The board has narrowed the choice to about 7 out of 14 families who applied for the home at 24 Locust in Montrose, which is undergoing major renovations by volunteers, said Chairman George Hill. The home will be sold to a lowincome family at no profit and with no interest. The owners must provide "sweat equity" their own labor helping to rebuild the home. A housing survey last year found 1,500 sub-standard houses in Susquehanna County- -homes that lacked proper heating, plumbing and other basic standards.

Hill has mobilized about 20 to 30 volunteers to pioneer Habitat's work in Susquehanna County, the county's first chapter ever. The organization still needs volunteers and donations, Hill said. BROOME COUNTY Endicott: CY0 will present annual shootout The Catholic Youth Organization will host its annual Million Dollar Shootout at the 15th annual Spiedie 8. rounds Rally will Aug. 6, be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday; from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. and from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 8.

The finals will begin at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Endicott Driving Range. Prizes will be given for qualifying rounds, including $50 cash for hole-in-one during qualifying rounds.

For more information, call Kevin McGoff at 729-5190. Hillcrest: Preschool registration is open St. Catherine's Preschool will continue to be open and is accepting registration for the fall 1999 classes. There is a limited number of spaces left for 3- and 4-year-olds. Families have a choice of attending two, three or four days per week.

For more information or a registration form, call Sharon Keough at 723-5193. Town of Kirkwood: Rabies clinic offered A rabies clinic will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Town of Kirkwood Highway Garage. HELP NEEDED For more information on how to volunteer, call George Hill, chairman of Susquehanna County's Habitat for Humanity chapter, at 570-278-3223. Habitat is a Christian organization formed by residents dedicated to the rehabilitation and building of homes for working, low-income families.

All funds come from donations, fund-raising events or private foundation grants. Habitat receives no government funding. Work began on the house, which was donated by Community Bank and Trust, in June. Each Saturday, a group of volunteers meets to work on the house. He said the house is only the beginning of Habitat's work in the county.

Hill hopes building houses will build bridges to other programs and opportunities for economic growth and development in Susquehanna County. "We're always willing to take on more if there are people willing to help. I'm pleased with their progress and the turnout of people who have volunteered their time." Also, the Town Clerk's Office will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday for the convenience of residents. TIOGA COUNTY Village of Owego: Saturday is Kids' Day The first Kids Day will be held from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Saturday at Food Market, Route 17C, Owego. Events include fire and police demonstrations, including fingerprinting and fire awareness programs, race cars on display from Tioga Speedway and free face painting. Numerous items will be raffled off, including a BMX bicycle. All kids will receive a treat for coming.

There will be free cookie decorating and pizza for kids. DELAWARE COUNTY Walton: Celebrate farms this Saturday Visit a farm owned by Dave and Elaine on Kerrs Creek Road, from Walton, as Mollies part of Down on the Farm Day from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. There will be live milking and baling demonstrations, farm tours, and agricultural displays, including a small livestock display.

Milking will be held at noon and 2 p.m. and baling demonstrations at and 1:30 p.m. Farm tours will be conducted throughout the day. Dinga, Libous doubt they dined on Philip Morris' tab unspecified dinner, and Libous had received a ticket to the annual Business Council's dinner in Albany. Libous referred questions on the matter to his counsel and chief of staff Robert Nielsen who said if the senator ever did receive such a ticket, it quite possibly was wasted.

"When you're a senator, you really don't need a ticket," Nielsen said, noting that the annual gala by the Business Council is attended by nearly every legislator in Albany, as well as a wide array of representatives from local businesses that belong to the state council, some of whom have also sent tickets to the senator's office. "I can tell you the senator sits at the table with our constituents. I can't say with certainty he used that (Philip Morris') ticket." Dinga said most wine-and-dine events are a waste of time, noting that little if anything of substance gets discussed or done. For that reason, he said, he has stopped going to them. "They start late and end late and just aren't worth going Dinga said.

BY DON SBARRA listed as having been a guest at some If the lobbyists for Philip Morris expected something in return for picking up the dinner tabs for a couple of state lawmakers from the Southern Tier, they may be disappointed. "I'm not even sure when the dinner I was supposed to have gone to occurred," said state Assemblyman Jay J. Dinga, R-Chenango Bridge, when asked Wednesday about the recent financial disclosures filed by the tobacco giant. Dinga and state Sen. Thomas W.

Libous, R-Binghamton, are cited among a long list of state lawmakers who the company reported having given some sort of gift. The documents, provided to the media by anti-smoking activists, were released by the company in accordance with the national tobacco lawsuit settlement. The gifts ranged from free dinners at Albany-area restaurants to tickets to New York Yankees games and other sporting events. According to published reports, Dinga was Lobbying laws need reform CONTINUED FROM 1B current lobbying laws. been bottled up in committee, would bar gift giving, fund-raisers during the legislative sessions and contributions above $250 per candidate.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, and Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, R- Brunswick, have been cool to any overhaul, preferring, to simply renew the lobbying laws. Silver's spokeswoman didn'texactly embrace the call for reform Wednesday. "We'll take a look at it," spokeswoman Patricia Lynch said mildly. Both Silver and Bruno have backed a bill to simply renew the Mary I. Tharratt of Endicott Mary I.

Tharratt, 89, died Saturday, July 24, 1999 at Ideal Senior Living Center, where she lived for the past two and one half years. She resided in Mesa, Ariz. for many years prior to her return home to Endicott. Mary is survived by her husband, Joseph Tharratt, Endicott; her son and daughter-inlaw, David and Diane Tharratt, Endicott; two grandchildren, Amanda and Tyler and their foster siblings. At Mary's request there will be no calling hours or funeral.

Those wishing, may make contributions in her memory to Broome-Tioga Autism Society of America Treasurer, 1019 Irving Endicott, N. Y. 13760. 00. Arrangements are by the James V.

DeMarco Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, N.Y. Stanley J. Gaska of Johnson City J. Gaska, 77, of Johnson City, died on Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by three sisters, Anna Prusik, Sophie Wiktorek, and Helen Tarbox; also a brother, Henry Gaska.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Theresa Gaska, Johnson City; a brother, Chester Gaska, Binghamton; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Donald Krissel, Longmont, Mary and Louis Michalak, Johnson City, Florence and Wendell LaMont, Brackney, Josephine and Charles Hamm, and Helen Nawoichick, all of Binghamton; brother-in-law and sisterin-law, Rudolph and Romana Fritz, Binghamton; several nephews and nieces. Stanley was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Binghamton. A retired employee of Endicott-Johnson Shoe Corp. after 45 years of service.

He was a veteran of WWII, US Army, having fought at the Battle of the Bulge and a member of Chester J. Jaskiewicz, American Legion Post 1305, Binghamton. Stanley was also a member of the Czechoslovakian Moravian Club and the First Ward, Greenman, and Johnson City Senior Citizen Centers. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Laskowski Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m.

at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John E. Mikalajunas. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. It is the wish of the family that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Stanley's name may be made to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Bldg. Fund. Members of the Czechoslovakian Moravian Club will meet at the funeral home on 1 Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

for a memorial service. Arrangements and Services by: Laskowski Funeral Home 367 PROSPECT ST. BINGHAMTON, NY 13905 797-6127 Elvera "Veda" Consalvi Jantz of Candor, N.Y. Elvera "Veda" Consalvi Jantz, 89, of Candor, N. Y.

died on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at the Tioga Nursing Facility in Waverly, N. Y. Veda was born in Italy on November 25, 1909, the daughter of the late Anthony and Natalina Lilli Consalvi. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick W. Jantz on May 18, 1990.

Veda is survived by her son, William (Peggy) Rutledge, Melborne, and her daughter Carol (Lee) Foster, Candor. She has five grandchildren, Mark Rutledge, Spencer, Darryl Rutledge, Candor, Diane Detrick, Groton, Frederick Deubler, and Robert Deubler, both of Candor; and a brother Andy (Thelma) Consalvi, Candor. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Marie Boyle, Brooklyn, N.Y. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m.

on Sunday, August 1, 1999 at the Candor Funeral Parlour, 137 Main Street, Candor, N.Y. with the Rev. Philip H. Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Candor.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Veda's memory may be made to the Candor Emergency Squad, 141 Main Street, Candor, N.Y., or to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Tier, 1406 Monroe Street, Endicott, N.Y. 13760 Durward Kent Johns, Jr. of Glen Aubrey, N.Y. Durward Kent Johns, 61, of Davis Glen Aubrey, N. Y.

died unexpectedly, the result of an automobile accident in the Town of on Tuesday, July 27, 1999. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Endicott, N.Y. the son of the late Durward Kent and Harriet Beagle Johns, Sr. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty O. Johns on June 20, 1997.

He is survived by two daughters, Jodi Paxson, and Susan Johns, one son Dietrick Johns, one step son, Chet (Tia) Yost, Glen Aubrey, N.Y.; one step daughter, Cathie Yost, Glen Aubrey, grandchildren, Kasey Johns, Landy Paxson, Corey Gilligan, Dylan Gilligan, Stacie Sutton, and Sheila Sutton; lifetime friends, David Westfall and Bud Johnson. Mr. Johns was a United States Marine Corps veteran, and was active in the Maine American Legion, Post 1390, Maine, N.Y. Memorial services will be on Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 7 p.m. at the Nichols Funeral Home, 119th Whitney Point, N.Y.

with the Rev. L. Russell Ward of the Christian Fellowship Church of Lisle officiating. There will be no calling hours. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the charity of one's choice in Kent's memory.

Beverly C. Shirley of Candor, N.Y. Beverly C. Shirley, 62, of Mountain Candor, N.Y. died on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at Hospicare, E.

King Rd, Ithaca, N.Y. Bev was born on January 23, 1937 in Candor, N.Y. to Earl and Helen Bogert Slate. She retired from Cornell University as a Custodial Manager in Custodial Services. She was a member of Arden Kelsey, Post American Legion Auxiliary.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Gerald F. "Jim" Shirley, Candor; her sons, James Robert Shirley and Steven Wayne (Susan) Shirley, both of Candor. She is also survived by her brother, Ronald (Leora) Slate, Romulus, N.Y., and Mrs. George (Barbara) Thomas, Nichols; and her nieces and nephews, George Thomas, Candor, Pamela Hart, Butler, Randy Thomas, Oneida, Charles Thomas, Nichols, Eric Slate, and Nancy Lee Snyder. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Dorothy Shirley, Endicott; two brothers-in-law, Sylvester Shirley and Clayton Shirley, both of Endicott; two sisters-in-law, Don and Alice Morey, and Ray and Hallett, all of Endicott; her grandson, Brandon Joseph Shirley, Candor; and her good friends, Renie Haag, Candor and Diane Wagner, Lansing.

She was predeceased by a nephew, Danny Thomas. Funeral services will be held on Friday July 30, 1999 at 1 p.m. at the Candor Funeral Parlour, 137 Main Candor, N.Y. with the Rev. Philip Jordan officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emergency Squad, Box 141, Candor, N. Y. 13743: the American Cancer Society, Tioga-Tompkins Unit, Box 634, Owego, N. Y.

13827; or to the American Heart Association, 26 S. Washington Binghamton, N.Y. 13903 Martin Daneman of Binghamton Martin Daneman, died Tuesday evening, July 27, 1999 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a long illness. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sue Canis Daneman. He is survived by his wife, Molly Daneman, Binghamton; two sons, Gary Daneman, Columbus, Ohio, Barry Daneman, Lenexa, Kansas; four grandchildren, Kathryn and David, Bryan and Jeffrey; two sisters, Rhoda Berkowski and Nadine Baker.

Martin was a retired Vice-President of Merchandising for Endicott Johnson Shoe Endicott. He was a member of Temple Israel and the Cumberland Masonic Lodge in Nashville, Tenn. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home, 71 Main Binghamton.

Rabbi Barry Baron will officiate. Burial will be in Chefed Shel Emeth Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 57 Front Binghamton or to Temple Israel, 4737 Deerfield Vestal. Doyle R.

Englehart of Chenango Bridge Doyle R. Englehart lost his courageous 30 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis on July 27, 1999. He was predeceased by his parents, John a and E. Englehart, Susquehanna, his brother, Dale J. Englehart, Endicott; and most recently, his father-in-law, Steve P.

Kovarick, Endicott, all of whom are waiting to help him walk through the gates of Heaven. He is survived by his loyal wife and caregiver of 35 years, Sandra Lee Englehart; his only son and daughterin-law, Lee R. and Amy Englehart, Port Dickinson; his brothers and sisters-inlaw, Donald E. and Jane Englehart, Apalachin, Darrell L. and Jane Englehart, Schoharie, N.Y., Duane F.

Englehart, Waterford, Joan A. Englehart, Endicott, and Russell D. and Debra Camp, Endicott; his mother-inlaw, Josephine Kovarick, Endicott; his two shining lights who brightened his life, Meranda Lee and Zachary Dean Englehart; his niece and nephew, Duane Englehart and Lisa Wolcott; special godchildren, Colleen Cashman, Jennifer Camp, and Christin Camp; devoted relatives and special caring friends of the Monforte family. Special thanks to his nurses, Jo Gallagher, Marty Goskowski, Renee Henke, Kim Goquen, Jennifer Beard, Jackie Eikenberry, Doris Leskovich, and Dr. Richard Baron for his friendship and support.

His faithful companions, Gizmo and Tiffany. As an Eagle Scout Doyle was most proud to have received his AS Altare Dei Award in October of 1956, which is the highest award attainable to any Catholic Boy Scout. Doyle was a retired employee of General Electric, Johnson City with 20 years of service. He served in the Army National Guard of New York, 108th Division, from August 1962 thru November of 1967. He was an avid car enthusiast who enjoyed attending shows always hoping to see his "59 Impala convertible." Even though Doyle was physically challenged he always remained "Master of His Destiny." Doyle, now your pain and suffering is walk in peace.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, 1905 Watson Endicott and at 9 a.m. at St. Casimir's Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Julia (Streno) Drew of Endicott Funeral services for Julia Drew will be held on Thursday at 12 noon from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, with the Rev Howard Lucy, pastor of Union Center Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. Family will receive friends at the memorial home on Thursday from 10 until service time at noon. Card of Thanks CARD OF THANKS Mrs.

Alex Began would like to thank all his friends for remembering him and sharing their good memories of him with me. The Very Rev. James Dutko for officiating at his wonderful service. William Scheider of Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home for all of the arrangements and special care and compassion shown to me and my family. Mrs.

Barbara Began 3 In Memorial The Family of Alex Began On behalf of the entire family of Alex Began, we would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to the many dear friends and neighbors for their comforting words, cards, beautiful flowers and other expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. A special thank you to the Very Rev. James Dutko for his kindness and services. The families of Kari Connolly Cindy Began Marge Kozisky In Loving Memory of Catherine A. Keesler A Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother.

When God took you from us 2 years ago, sadness filled our hearts. Time fills that sadness, but the memories never part. You were our inspiration, our mentor, our hope for the future. Days, months and years may go by, but the kindness and love you brought to our lives will never. be forgotten.

Love can last forever it is a reminder of our time. Our time was precious and will be cherished always. With our love, Your Adoring Family: In Loving Memory of William (Al) Weiler Dad, There are no words for love within a family Love that is lived in but not looked at Love within the light of which all else is seen The love within which all other love finds speech This love is silent. Missing you more than words can say, Barb Until you in In Loving Memory of Joyce Corry we meet again, may God hold the palm of His hand. Staff Writer Love Toni In Loving Memory of Rose M.

Crogan Entered into Eternal Rest July 29, 1995 In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still, in my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to loose you, but you didn't go alone for part of me went with you the day God took you home. Jay IN LOVING MEMORY REV. THOMAS B. KING The ones we love are Never gone, They live within our hearts.

Dearly Missed. The King Family In 1 Loving Memory of Marlene Y. Biango To a devoted wife mother There will always be a void in our lives, as you were not only a good caring wife mom, you were a wonderful friend. Our love for you remains with us in our hearts eternally. So loved and so sadly missed.

The family. Gov. George E. Pataki, through a spokesman, said he was interested in reforming lobbying laws "and will continue to work with the Legislature to accomplish that." But Chuck Deister did not say whether the reports about Philip Morris would strengthen the governor's drive for reform. Philip Morris showered lawmakers with tickets to New York Yankees games and to the U.S.

Open tennis tournament, treated them to free meals and bestowed other gifts, according to documents it filed in compliance with the national tobacco lawsuit settlement. The Obituaries, In Memoriams and Cards of Thanks that appear here are paid announcements. The list of deaths that appears elsewhere in this section, is provided free of charge. Obituary Department: 798-1104. HOURS: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday Holidays Thursday, July 29, 1999.