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-I -r- i communitynew york 4B Press Sun-Bulletin Friday, August 27, 1999 Tech camp Thomas Reilly praised for service to schools lem. "I learned how to solve a problem with a group of people." Valerie Yeager, a classmate of Byrne's, said she learned new computer programs and learned about the engineering field. "I think it's a nice opportunity for the kids to experience technology and problem-solving," said Rick Materese, the father of 14-year-old Kate and heV twin sister, Beth, who also participated. So, has the camp made the girls more likely to become engineers? Most girls said they weren't sure what career they wanted to pursue but would definitely consider engf-neering. "It gave me a look into a new field," Kate Materese said.

"It's ah option." have an international certificate of vaccinations. "It was very fun," said 13-year-old Claire Byrne, a student at Maine-Endwell Middle School, who worked on the disease prob Obituaries agreed to head up the board's Building and Grounds Committee during the 1999-2000 school year," Cleveland said. Reilly was Building and Grounds chairman in 1995-96 and 1996-97. He also served on the Finance, Policy and School Board Committee on Technology. "He was a caring and compassionate individual and was concerned with the needs and well-being of schools and school children," Cleveland said.

"He won't be quickly or easily replaced. He was deeply committed to both the Norwich and the school community and was very deeply involved in our building proj ects," added the superintendent. Cleveland called Reilly "a real first-rate person" who was "energetic and a highly principled person with a great sense of humor." Reilly was active in the community, volunteering at the city's annual Gus Macker Three-On-Three Basketball Tournament in July. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. A prayer service at 10:15 a.m: Monday from the R.

J. Fahy Funeral Home on North Broad Street in Norwich will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church in Norwich. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Friends are asked to bring children only between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday. Board leader dies after heart attack BY JIM WRIGHT Staff Writer NORWICH The Norwich School District lost one of its educational leaders Wednesday evening when school board member Thomas Reilly, 58, of 123 S. Broad died at Chenango Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack while attending a class at The Eaton Center in Norwich.

Reilly, a 17-year Procter Gamble Pharmaceutical employee, had served on the Norwich School Board since 1995, including two one-year terms as board president. "His tenure spanned some very difficult years on the school board and much of the credit for the togetherness the board exhibits today is due to Tom Reilly," said District Superintendent Robert L. Cleveland. Reilly said a month ago the cohesiveness of the board and its members led to his decision to step down as board president effective July 1. Reilly, who remained on the board, nominated Raymond Lauenstein as his replacement.

Reilly had been assigned to research, development, production and supply at the company's Woods Corners facility in the Town of Norwich. "He also was instrumental in bringing to closure two district capital construction projects and had COLLEGE Carissa Pilotti has been selected as a Cornell Tradition Fellow for the 1 999-00 academic year at Cornell University. Students are nominated for this honor based on their work ethic, volunteer serviceextracurricular activities and outstanding academic achievement during high school. Carissa is one of 150 freshman selected for this program from over 600 students who were nominated from the incoming class of over 3,1 00. Carissa is the daughter of Elaine and Roger Pilotti of Endicott.

The following students have been selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges: Robert E. Johnson III of Port Crane David Signs of Owego Jeffrey Jerome Sturek of Johnson City Scott J. Transue of Johnson City The following students were inducted i CONTINUED FROM IB the country through international travelers. The solution was to make sure visitors to the United States and U.S. citizens traveling abroad i I LA A Keith M.

Kenderes of Vestal Keith M. Kenderes, 22, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 25, 1999. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Andrew Kenderes and his maternal grandparents, George and Catherine Layton. He is survived by his loving parents, Allen and Christine Kenderes, Vestal; grandmoth er, Anna Kenderes, Binghamton; aunts and uncles, Gwendolyn and Patrick Hogan, Mark and Doreen Layton, Vestal, George Layton, Binghamton, Roger and Audrey Kenderes, Elaine and Frank Nachman, Johnson City. Also several cousins, Wendy and Doug Kenderes, Sean and Keri Hogan, Matthew Layton, Mark Foster, Kristy, Lori, Matthew and Jason Nachman.

Two special "little Karen and Katherme Goti, and many very close friends. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church where he played CYO basketball. He was a 1995 graduate of Vestal High School, where he played basketball and baseball. He also played baseball for American Legion Post 89. Keith attended Broome Community College.

He will be sorely missed by his parents and all those who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at Bednarsky Funeral Home, 96 Glenwood Binghamton and at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, where a funeral Mass will be ottered. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the tuneral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 89, P.O. Box 441, Vestal, N.Y. 1385U, for the Keith Kenderes Scholarship Fund.

William H. McFarland of Binghamton A Memorial Mass for William H. McFarland will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Clubhouse Vestal.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the William H. McFarland Scholarship Fund, co BCC Foundation, P.O. Box 1017, Binghamton, N.Y. 13902. Alma J.

Anderson of Hillcrest Alma J. Anderson, 71, of Hillcrest went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at Lourdes Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Harold J. Anderson, Hillcrest: a son, John Anderson, Hillcrest; a brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Glenn and Ruth Gevert, Hillcrest; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen Winnie, Endwell, Marion and Fay Boyles, Vestal; a sister-in-law, Cora Anderson, Greene; also several nieces and nephews.

She was a devoted wife, and mother, and a member of the Park Avenue Baptist Church Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hopler Funeral Home, 483 Chenango with the Rev. Jack Beukema, pastor ot her church, officiat ing. Burial will be in Kattelville Cemetery. Friends may call at the tuneral home rnday noon to 2 p.m.

Emily F. Harrison of Lake Worth, Fla. formerly of Binghamton Emily F. (Sampson) Harrison, passed into eternal life Thursday, August 19, 1999. She was predeceased by her parents, Gertrude and Cuitord Samp son; and her husband, A.

William Harrison. She is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Pat Ham son, JoAnne Harrison, N.C. Elizabeth and Chris Ciacelli, Bingham ton; tour sons and two daughters-in law, Mark and Diane Harrison Conklin, Mike and Mary Harrison, Fla. Dan Harrison, Binghamton, Matt Hani son, fourteen grandchildren and one great grandson; one sister, Olive Clipp, one brother and sister-in law, Everett and Betty Sampson, Nine veh; one aunt, Nina Hau, Binghamton and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Satur day, August 28, 1999 at 11 a.m.

at the Osterhoudt-Leopold Funeral Home, 26 Main Harpursville, N.Y. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 9 to 1 1 a.m. Pastor Jeff Royce of the Little White Church ot Conklin will officiate. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Harpursville I N.Y. HSGH SCHOOL NOTES Martin L.

Kushner, Sr. of Owego A Mass of Christian Burial for Martin L. Kushner, Sr. will be celebrated on Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 12 noon at St. Patrick's Church, Owego with the Rev.

Timothy Niven officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to p.m. at the Estey Munroe Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tioga County Rural Ministry, 60 North Avenue, Owego, N.Y.

13827 in memo: ry of Martin L. Kushner, Sr. Marciel Elaine Visingard formerly of Glen Aubrey Marciel Elaine Visingard, 90, passed away August 24, 1999 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Alva Visingard in 1991; and her daughter-in-law, Belinda Visingard in 1988. She is survived by her loving children, Jim and Del Visingard Maine, N.Y., Gaylord Visingard, Sarasota, Roberta and Rick Thornburgi Myrtle Beach, S.C; eight grandchil: dren; 17 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren; also her very special friends, Jan and Bob Biggs arid Roberta DiFalco.

Family will receive friends at a Memorial service at her son Jim's home, August 30 at 3 p.m., 2850 N.Y. Rte 26, Maine, N.Y. i I Peter A. Herman of Avon, Conn. i Peter A.

Herman, 89, of Litchfield Lane, Avon, husband of the late Mildred (Kane) Herman, died Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at Cherry Brook Health Care, Collinsville, Conn. was born December 26, 1909 in New Hyde Park, N.Y., son of the late Henry A. and Anna (Reuter) Herman and had lived in Florida and Avon, Conn. Mr. Herman was employed by Corporation, Sidney, N.Y.

for 20 years prior to his retirement and was 1 member of the International Association of Machinists. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and John Kuzia, Avon, Theresa and George Palmer, Erie, a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Margaret Herman, Johnson City, N.Y.; two sisters, Helen Schmitt, Melville, N.Y. and Christine Perney, Pottstown, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Peter A. Herman, Jr.

and a daughter, Arlene Herman; a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 11 a.m. from Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Home, Hancock, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 1 :30 a.m. at St, Juliana Church. Burial will be in St, Juliana Cemetery, Rock Lake.

an In Memorial In Loving Memory of Jerry Ciaravino To My Darling Husband, You are the Sun to my Moon, The Inner Heart of my heart. Your spirit flows between Now and blessing. Your Loving Wife, Mary Pat In Loving Memory of Russell R. Finch Today would have been our 50th Anniversary. I miss you more everyday.

From your loving wife, Jo In Loving Memory of Dorothy Mayo We miss the sound of your voice, thq smile on your tace, your presence in our lives, your warm, gentle embracej we look forward to the day when wej will see you once again. We love you we miss you Uottie, our wite, motlieE grandmother and friend. 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 Friday, August 27, 1999 X2 Veronica C. Martin of Binghamton Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Veronica C. Martin, 101, of Binghamton went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, August 25, 1999. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Kilmer) Carey. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence in 1984 and a daughter, Beverly Porcino in 1956.

She is survived by a daughter, Vera Burke, Binghamton; a son-in-law, Peter Porcino, Binghamton; six grandchil dren, Martin Porcino and his wife, Carol, Johnson City, Vicky Douglas and her husband, lom, Binghamton, Peggy Ellinger and her husband, Terry, Troy, Ohio, Matthew J. Porcino, Pom- pano Beach, Bernadette forcino, New York City and Maria Porcino, Syracuse; three great-grandchildren, Lara and Chrissy Ellinger, Troy, Ohio, Matthew L. Porcino, Johnson City; very special neighbors, the Wynnyk, Madden and Brynes tamilies; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Martin, Oswego; a sister-in-law, Helen Carey, Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of St. Paul's Church; a retiree of the Binghamton Psychiatric Center with 35 years of service.

She was a member ot the American Legion Post 1645 Auxiliary, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxil iary, the Catholic Daughters of Ameri ca and the Fatima Club. Veronica will be missed by all, especially young children, who were very special to her. Veronica's family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Michael Wasco, Rev. Judith Kessler and to all the staff, nurses and aides from the Good Shepherd Fairview Home that provided Veronica with wonderful care.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, 1 37 Robinson Binghamton followed at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at St. Paul's Church.

Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemeterv, Ovid, N.Y. Friends are invited to call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing may consider contributions in her memory to St. Paul Church, 15 Doubleday Binghamton, N.Y.

13901 or the Good Shepherd Fairview Home, 80 Fairview Binghamton, N.Y. 13904. Joan A. (Musa) Thayne of Maine Joan A. (Musa) Thayne, 66, of Maine, went to be with her Lord after a brief illness Wednesday, August 25, 1999.

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Antionette Musa; a sister, Yvonne Musa. She is survived by five children and three daughters-in-law, Michael and Ann Thayne, Glen Aubrey, Brian Thayne, Sarasota, Kevin and Lisa Thayne, Endicott, Timothy and Shannon Thayne, Portland, Donna R. Thayne, Johnson City; Joan's loving and faithful companion, Harry Hildebrandt, Port Orange, Fla. and his three daughters, Debbie, Dawn and Drema; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Paul Chapman, Endicott; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Paul and Pat Musa, Endicott, Gary Musa, Binghamton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a retired IBM Corporation employee.

Funeral services will be held Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main Endicott and at 10 a.m. from Most Holy Rosary Church, Maine, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City.

The family will receive friends at the memorial home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Joan's memory may be made to the Hospice Program, co Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Binghamton, N.Y. 13905. Ruby Whitford Manning of Binghamton Ruby Whitford Manning, 69, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 25, 1999. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lynn Whitford, 1979.

She is survived by her husband, Duane Manning; six children, Glenn and Juanita Whitford, Arizona, Diane and Bernie Newcomb, Colorado, Brian Whitford, Arizona, Mark and Kimberiy Whitford, Binghamton, Lee Whitford, Paul Whitford, California; five stepchildren, Diane Mason, Texas, Dennis Manning, Binghamton, Keith Manning, Binghamton, Kathie Flanagan, Ohio, Bonnie Powell, Wisconsin; 15 grandchildren; many nieces, neph ews and cousins. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church of Port Dickinson, a retired school teacher from Chenango Forks School and a member of the Chenango Bridge Senior Citizens Group. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 1 a.m. from the Community Baptist Church ot Port Dickinson with the Kev Craig W. Merritt officiating.

Burial will be in the Chenango Valley Cemetery Friends may call at the Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial contributions to the Community Baptist Church of Port Dickinson, 743 Chenango Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901.

Lisa Brown of Vestal attended the National Young Leaders Conference held Aug. 1-11 in Washington, D.C. This leadership program invites high school students, chosen on the basis of their scholastic merit, community involvement, and leadership experiences, to interact with national leaders. Brown is a student at Vestal Senior High School. Micheal R.

Palombo of Kirk wood Micheal R. Palombo, Sr. passed on to be with his Lord on August 24, 1999 in the 96th year of his lite. He was at his home, a home he enjoyed so much. His wonderful wife, Alice Hogan Palombo died in 1990.

Mike is survived by his son, Michael R. Palombo, Jr. and wife Sharon, Berkley, his daughter, Mary Mamary and her husband, Albert, Binghamton; his grandchildren, Kristin Tammetta, Seattle, Scott Tam- metta and Karen Lowry, their children, Jonah and Joshua, Vestal; Peter Tam metta and Mary Clogston and daughter, Gabrielle, Seattle, his sister, Mary Harrington and several nieces and nephews. Mike was blessed with the wonderful generosity of many friends, neighbors and members ot his church. Our family is especially grateful to Marilyn Miller who so enhanced the quality of his life with her loving care and good humor.

Mike was a very active, longtime member and former Trustee of St. Mary's Church, Kirk- wood. Mike was very proud to have been a New York State Trooper, joining the Force in 1925. He rode his horse, Dandy, on Captain box team ot Rough Riders. As the oldest State Trooper he remained an active member of the Retired State Troopers Associa tion.

He also worked tor the Broome County Family Court and served as Justice of the Peace in the Town of Kirkwood for 20 years. During that time he was elected President of the Broome County Magistrates Association. Mike had a very strong commitment to community service. He was a Charter member of the Five Mile Point Volunteer Fire Company and helped organize the Kirkwood Lions Club, serving as President. He received the Lions Club Outstanding Service Award.

He was a member of the Kirkwood Town Board for 18 years. His passion for gardening brought him much pleasure as he shared the bounty with friends and neighbors. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Mary's Church, Rt. 11, Kirkwood, rnday at 1U a.m.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The tamily will receive tnends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mike may be made to St. Mary's Church, 975 NY Rt.

11, Kirkwood, N.Y. 13795 or the Five Mile Point Fire Company, Cres cent Drive, Kirkwood, N.Y. 13795. Jere Kovalefsky of RD 1, New Milford, Pa. Jere Kovalefsky, 55, RD 1, New Milford, passed away Thursday, August 26, 1999, at home.

Charles W. Kovalefsky, her husband of ten years, survives. Also surviving are three children, Arthur D. Walter, Sumter, S.C., Sheila Milewski, Lake Ariel, Patricia Cramer, New Milford, her stepchildren, Cindy Compton, Kevin Kovalefsky, Keith Kovalefsky, all of New Miltord, Bui imager, Gibson, a sister, Mary Sandauge, Bigalow, 16 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren, she was predeceased by a sister, Jean Mabry. Jere attended aouth Miltord Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held at Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Hallstead, Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 1 1 a.m. with Pastor Michael Engfer officiating. Interment will be in New Milford Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening.

Remembrances in honor of Jere may be sent to Memorials, co Patricia Cramer, P.O. Box 325, New Milford, Pa. 18834. Jeanne M. Hellmers of Odessa, Fla.

Jeanne M. Hellmers, 66, Odessa, died Monday, August 23, 1999 in Safety Harbor, Fla. She was born in Endicott, N.Y., May 21, 1933, the daughter of Sterling B. and Anna (Sansky) Dunham, who predeceased her in 1977 and 1996 respectfully. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gene K.

Hellmers; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary L. and Barbara Hellmers, Apalachin and John S. and Joann Hellmers, Conklin; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Ranee and Matthew; several aunts and uncles from Owego and Endicott. Jeanne resided in Owego until 1984. She drove a school bus for Owego Apalachin School District.

She served on the Board of Elections in District 1 1 for 12 years. She was a member of O.E.S. Onyx Chapter 196. Jeanne was also a member or the Odessa Civic Associa tion in Florida. Calling hours will be Friday, August 27, 1999 from 7 to 9 p.m.

at Richards Funeral Home, 3670 Waverly Owego, N.Y. with the O.E.S. Service at 8:30 p.m. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 1 1 a.m. with Rev.

Kevin Stainton officiating. Interment wil follow in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, N.Y. Contributions in Jeanne's memory may be directed to Florida Youth Ranch, Live Oaks, rla 32060. Buffalo superintendent won't seek new contract; averts showdown with board 4' NOTES into the national freshman honor society of Phi Eta Sigma at SUNY Potsdam: Emily May Blosser of Endwell Brian E. Vlasak of Johnson City Christian A.

Wanglund of Endwell The following students were inducted into the Syracuse University chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. The honor society recognizes superior achievement in nursing. Linda Brenneis of Chenango Forks Judy Conlon of Binghamton Stephanie Oeliman of Corbettsville Kathleen Flanders of Vestal Melissa Gregory of Endicott Louise Glazier of Whitney Point Judy Kitchin of Binghamton Gregg Kujawski of Walton Cynthia Moran of Binghamton Colleen Moriarty of Oneonta Kathryn Scott-Hlavac of Endwell Donna Shafer of Lisle Mary Ellen Whalen of Conklin Kimberly Wheeler of Whitney Point Sara Elizabeth Chad wick of Johnson City High School and Patrick Schalk of Windsor High School have both been named Rensselaer Medal winners. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awards the Rensselaer Medal to outstanding students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science at their high school. differences over management style during a meeting last week with the Buffalo News editorial board, saying he saw himself as a chief executive officer and that he had clashed with some board members over how much influence they should exert.

Although Harris' contract expires in July 2000, he could leave earlier if his ongoing job search is successful, school officials said. He is a candidate to head the school district in Traverse City, Mich. "He said he'd try and make himself helpful and cooperative in terms of helping to find a new superintendent and offer his resources in terms of making a smooth transition," district spokesman Andy Maddigan said. Buchanan said the board had made several attempts over the summer to persuade Harris to accept a contract buyout. The superintendent declined.

Harris supporters made angry, impassioned pleas early in Wednesday's meeting. "Dr. Harris, we are here to pledge our support," said Lois Johnson, principal of Early Childhood Center 90. "We say to you, Dr. Harris, you have every right to stay.

We urge you to resist all the talk of a buyout. We know you are a person who cannot be bought." Also at Wednesday's meeting, the school board passed a $455.4 million budget and approved a teacher selection list for more than 200 teaching positions that remain vacant. Classes for Buffalo's 47,000 students begin Sept. 8. ASSOCIATED PRESS BUFFALO School Superintendent James Harris averted a showdown with the Board of Education when he announced he would not seek an extension of his contract.

At least 200 people turned out in support of the superintendent at a seven-hour school board meeting that lasted into Thursday morning. Board President Paul Buchanan said earlier this week that he had the votes to pass a resolution against renewing Harris' contract. But Buchanan withdrew the resolution when Harris announced his intention to leave the post at the end of his term. Harris was appointed to head the state's second-largest district in 1996. His contract expires in July 2000.

"I've decided not to request a renewal of the contract as superintendent of the Buffalo Public Schools," Harris said after emerging from a closed-door session of the board meeting. "It's been exciting, eventful and we expect to fulfill the remainder of that contract." Harris' relationship with his board has been declining for months. Buchanan has complained that a list of proposed appointments and reassignments of principals and assistant principals given to the board last week should have been ready much earlier in the summer. The board president also has been unhappy with progress made in filling two critical vacancies in the district: the associate superintendents for finance and instruction. Harris alluded to philosophical.