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Tom Kasberger and Nancy Jaquith Kasberger used beads to decorate an orange square on which they had put "44".

Obituaries

Stewart Docter ('44), 85, of DeWitt, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Crouse Hospital after a short illness. He was a life resident of Syracuse. Stewart was a graduate of Syracuse University, where he received his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. He was employed by General Electric as a technical writer in the heavy military department. He later served as manager of the Dealer Development Department of Carrier Air Conditioning. Upon retirement, Stewart formed Management Options Group. He was member of Temple Adath Yeshurun and DeWitt Rotary. Predeceased by his wife, Marian Jacobs Docter, in 1999. Survived by his son, David (Jan); daughter, Karen Docter Johnson (George); sister, Betty Ruth Raines; and five grandchildren.

Mary E. (Mangin) Setright ('44), 84, of Manlius, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011, with her loving family by her side. Born in Syracuse, the daughter of William and Clara Mangin, she was a lifetime resident of Syracuse. Mary graduated from Nottingham High School ('44) and Syracuse University. She taught school at Solvay High School before raising her family. Mary, always the life of the party was a skier, tennis player, golfer, and member of numerous clubs, including bridge, garden and book clubs. Mary was the president of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at the Everson Museum and Immaculate Conception School in Fayetteville. She was also a member of Onondaga Golf & Country Club and Cavalry Club. Mary is survived by her husband of 62 years, John C. Setright and her three daughters, Lynn (Dave) Rhodes of Delmar, NY, Jeanne (Don) Benson of Rochester, NY, and Ami Longstreet of Fayetteville, NY and her grandchildren, Scott Rhodes, Brian (Stephanie) Rhodes, Justin (Jessica) Hawkins, Tara Hawkins, Emily (Scott) Finefrock, Sarah and Michael Longstreet.

Delores “Dee” Parmenter Davis (’44), 81, of Manlius, died May 21, 2008. She retired in 1993 after 43 years as Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Corporate Secretary at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Central New York. She also served on several boards and did volunteer work. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Reynolds, and many friends.

Jerome North (’44), of Syracuse, died in January, 2007.

Dave Von Sothen (’44), 81, died on August 12, 2007, in Washington DC. He was a broadcaster who won two local Emmy Awards in 1962 for a documentary about Griffith Stadium, former home of the Washington Senators. He later worked for the CIA on an experimental television workshop which created video intelligence briefings for the White House and State Department. He is survived by a son and two grandchildren. His wife of 40 years, Anne, died in April.

Kenneth N. Viau (’44), 79, of North Syracuse, died November 9, 2006. He served in the US Navy from 1944 – 1946. He retired in 1989 after 43 years at Crouse Hinds. He and his wife were dedicated volunteers for WCNY.



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Updated: August 11, 2011