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Obituaries
Program Log - Baldwinsville PAC-B
Dr. John T. Petrowski, Jr., 81
William Le Roy Halligan, Sr., 85
Served in Army Medical Corps in Italy
Veteran of the United States Air Force
Dr. John T. Petrowski, Jr., 81, of Baldwinsville passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Syracuse Home Association after a long illness. He was a native of Bayonne, N.J. and the son of John Sr. and Stephanie (Podgorski) Petrowsky. Dr. Petrowski graduated from St. Peter’s High School, Staten Island in 1947 and St. Peter’s College (Jersey City, NJ) in 1951. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1955. Internship and residency were spent at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. He served in the Army Medical Corps from 1957 until 1959 in SETAF, Vicenza, Italy. This was followed by private practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Passaic, NJ for 15 years. In 1970 Dr. John returned to residency in Anesthesia at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ and moved to Massachusettes in 1974, where he joined Greenfield Anesthesia Dept. until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the American Medical Association; The American College of Anesthesiology; The Massachusetts Medical Society and also the New England Society of Anesthesiology. An avid carpenter, he loved to create treasures out of wood and also had a special talent for gardening. He enjoyed golf and reading. Dr. John
William Le Roy Halligan, Sr., 85, of Cheektowaga, formerly a resident of Baldwinsville, passed away suddenly at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA June 28, 1925 to Anthony and Francis Halligan. He received the honor award of Eagle Scout. Bill was a veteran of the USAF. He attended Southwestern College in Winfield, KS where he met and married Marjorie Mulligan. He transferred to Syracuse University in 1948. In 1952 Bill and his young family moved to Baldwinsville, where they attended First Presbyterian Church. Bill was also a member of the Seneca River Lodge. In 1963 Bill moved to Cheektowaga, worked and retired after many years as an executive in sales for Revlon, Inc. An avid sports fan he followed the Buffalo Bills. Surviving are his former wife Marjorie Benoit of Baldwinsville, children Christina L. Kline of Liverpool, NY, Sharon (Steve)
Dr. John T. Petrowski, Jr. and his wife, Joan, enjoyed many travel adventures in the U.S. and Europe. They moved from Massachusetts to be nearer their family in Baldwinsville in 2002. Survivors: Dr. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Cody Petrowski of Baldwinsville; Family, John T. III & Gerry Petrowski of Durham, NC, Thomas D. & Lori Petrowski of Dallas Texas, Jody P. & Terrence Smith of Baldwinsville and Diane Petrowski-Ferry of Adams, NY; Grandchildren, Joseph & Leah Petrowski, Max & Cole Smith and Matthew Petrowski. The family wishes to thank the staff at Syracuse Home for their loving care and professionalism. Services: 11:30 am Monday, May 2, 2011 at St. Mary’s Chapel House, 47 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville. There will be no calling hours. Contributions: In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be sent to Syracuse Home Association, 7740 Meigs Rd., Baldwinsville, 13027.
Holly L. Butler Kurtz, 42 Loved spending time with family, friends Holly L. Butler Kurtz, 42, of Baldwinsville passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011. Holly was a loving mother. She enjoyed dirt bike and snowmobile riding and loved spending time with family and friends. Survivors are her husband of 19 years, Lloyd W. Kurtz; her loving children, Emma M Kurtz and Kyle M. Kurtz, both of Baldwinsville; stepmother, Helen Butler of Lakeland; Foster Father and Mother, Leroy and Jean Lupton of Seneca Knolls; Sisters, Brenda (Randy) Wilsey of Chittenango, Tina Stapleton of Baldwinsville, Lori Butler of Texas, Lori (Jim) Dunn
Holly L. Butler Kurtz of Utica and Joanne (John) Wise of Lakeland; Brothers, Don Butler of Syracuse, Chuck Butler of Erieville, Jim (Gloria) Butler of Solvay, Steven (Michelle) Butler of Lakeland, Jerry Gates of Boston and Brian Gates. Calling hours were held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday April 14, 2011 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.
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William Le Roy Halligan, Sr. Hewitt of Marietta, NY, William L. Jr. of Florida, David W. (Patti) of Minnesota, Jonathan R. (Vickii) of Georgia, Daniel K. Halligan of Baldwinsville, NY. Also thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Surviving also wife Myrtle Adams, stepdaughters Hollie and Bonnie, stepson Terry and two step grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents and one grandson. Memorial service with military honors was held April 4, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of West Seneca, where he was a member. Gates Funeral Home, Inc. Baldwinsville has care of local arrangements.
John R. Hayes, 85 Retired from Carrier after many years John R. Hayes, 85, of Baldwinsville passed away Friday April 8, 2011 at Syracuse Home Association. He retired from Carrier Corp. after many years. Surviving: A Daughter Jane (James) Levandowski of Warners. A Sister, Beverly Proctor of Minoa. 3 Grandsons and 4 Great Grandsons. Several Nieces and Nephews. Services: A Memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m. Thursday April 14 at St.
John R. Hayes Mary’s Catholic Church, Baldwinsville. Burial will be private. Gates Funeral Home, Inc., of Baldwinsville has care of arrangements.
Georgianna I. Weirs Loving mother, grandmother, friend Georgianna I. Weirs, of Fairport, formerly of Baldwinsville, died on March 31, 2011. Georgianna passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by husband, Joseph “Bob” Weirs and mother, Mary Rees Baker. She is survived by her children, Michael (Cindy) Weirs, Bonnie (James) Fowler, Patrick (Persis)
Weirs, Barbara (Charles) Lester, Terry (Dee) Weirs; grandchildren, Tina, Michelle, Christopher, Jennifer, Sandy, Chuckie, Jaime, Kyle, Lindsey and Taylor; 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her beloved cousin and friend, Jeri Ann Reidy. Calling hours and Mass were held in Fairport. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory.
Every night midnight to 9 a.m. Baldwinsville Bulletin Board Baldwinsville PAC-B, the Public Access channel at cable channel 98, now has a digital sister channel and Verizon channel. The locally produced programs seen on PAC-B for the past decade can now also be seen on Time Warner Digital Channel 1498 and Verizon FiOS Channel 30. In addition, newly installed digital equipment at PAC-B’s new facilities at 8 Mechanic St. is providing improved signal quality to Channel 98 viewers. Saturday April 23 9 a.m. Baker Boys’ Lacrosse vs. La Costa, Ca. (4/11) 10:15 a.m. BEE A Good Sport: Mark Bader, Baseball Coach 10:45 a.m. B’ville Schools Prism Concert at Baker High (2010) Noon Van Buren Town Board Meeting (4/19) then Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (4/21) then Albany Reports: 3 p.m. Beaver Lake: Dr. Charles Mango, Rainforest Conservation ‘07 4:25 p.m. Baskets by Alberta Herman at the BPL (2005) 5 p.m. Community Wesleyan Church 6 p.m. Baker Boys’ Lacrosse vs. La Costa, Ca. (4/11) 7:15 p.m. BEE A Good Sport: Mark Bader, Baseball Coach 7:45 p.m. B’ville Schools Prism Concert at Baker High (2010) 9 p.m. Van Buren Town Board Meeting (4/19) then Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (4/21) then Albany Reports:
Sunday April 24
9 a.m. Van Buren Town Board Meeting (4/19) then Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (4/21) then Albany Reports: Assemblymen Barclay; Magnarelli Noon Beaver Lake: Dr. Charles Mango, Rainforest Conservation ‘07 1:25 p.m. Baskets by Alberta Herman at the BPL (2005) 2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Service 3 p.m. Word Of Life 4 p.m. Words To Live By 5 p.m. Community Wesleyan Church 6 p.m. Van Buren Town Board Meeting (4/19) then Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (4/21) then Albany Reports: 9 p.m. Baker Boys’ Lacrosse vs. La Costa, Ca. (4/11) 10:15 p.m. BEE A Good Sport: Mark Bader, Baseball Coach 10:45 p.m. B’ville Schools
Prism Concert at Baker High (2010)
Monday April 25
9 a.m. Beaver Lake: Dr. Charles Mango, Rainforest Conservation ‘07 10:25 a.m. Baskets by Alberta Herman at the BPL (2005) 11 a.m. Katrina: Southern Bound (10/2006) Noon Baker Boys’ Lacrosse vs. La Costa, Ca. (4/11) 1:15 p.m. BEE A Good Sport: Mark Bader, Baseball Coach 1:45 p.m. B’ville Schools Prism Concert at Baker High (2010) 3 p.m. Van Buren Town Board Meeting (4/19) then Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (4/21) then Albany Reports: 6 p.m. Baker Boys’ Lacrosse vs. La Costa, Ca. (4/11) 7:15 p.m. BEE A Good Sport: Mark Bader, Baseball Coach 7:45 p.m. B’ville Schools Prism Concert at Baker High (2010) 9 p.m. Beaver Lake: Dr. Charles Mango, Rainforest Conservation ‘07 10:25 p.m. Baskets by Alberta Herman at the BPL (2005) 11 p.m. Katrina: Southern Bound (10/2006)
Tuesday April 26
9 a.m. Baker Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Oswego (4/15) 10:15 a.m. Elden School Observes 50th Anniversary (2007) 11:15 a.m. Army Newswatch Noon Community Band at Oktoberfest (pt. 1) (9/18) 12:55 p.m. Canton Woods Senior Center 25th Anniversary (2003) 1:57 p.m. A Visit with B’ville Senior Express (2004) 2:15 p.m. Aging and You: NYS Office For Aging 3 p.m. Durgee Spring Choral Concert (2008) 3:56 p.m. Kids Science News Net: Case of the Great Space Exploration 4:55 p.m. B’ville School District Band Showcase (2007) 6 p.m. Remembering B’ville: Shirley and Tom McMahon (4/17/11) 7 p.m. to be announced 7:20 p.m. Syracuse Nationals (2010) (Part 1) 8:15 p.m. BPL Art Show: Isabelle Decker (2006) 9 p.m. Birds Of Note: Joseph Brin at Friends of Library (3/17/11) 10:15 p.m. Two Guys In Normandy: Al Jenner and Mark Ambrose (2010) 11:15 p.m. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery (2006)
See PAC-B, page 15