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Kay Eccles ('44) volunteered to do the square for 1945, using a photo of Drumlins' ice skating rink printed on cloth, framed by a plaid border.


Obituaries

HeftiRobert G. Hefti ('45), 83, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at Francis House in Syracuse. Born in Syracuse on January 14, 1928, Mr. Hefti was the son of the late Frank G. Hefti and Marie Scharoun Hefti. Mr. Hefti graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse in 1945 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 through 1947. Mr. Hefti went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business at Le Moyne College in 1952 and a master's degree in business administration from Syracuse University in 1956. Mr. Hefti was employed by KeyBank Corp., formerly First Trust & Deposit Company, in Syracuse. Robert retired as vice president and head of the Investment Department in 1989 and was a communicant of Holy Family Church, Fairmount. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Anna L. Hefti; daughters, Diane (Robert) Gasparini and Dawn Jorgensen, both of Syracuse; sons, Paul (Nancy Webb) and Peter (Melinda Montgomery) of Kannapolis, NC; seven grandchildren, Rachel, Daniel, Anthony, Robert John, Adriana, Robert David and Hailey; and three great-grandchildren, Alexis, Carmine and Bella.

Alyce Dawson Hunt (’45), of Saint Paul, MN, and Cape Cod, MA, died April 1, 2009. She enjoyed the reunion in 1994, which she attended with her good friend and cousin Annie O’Malley. Alyce was a highly regarded interior designer, specializing in historic interiors. She worked on many historic buildings and was a frequent lecturer on historic interiors. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, George, two children and four grandsons.

Barbara Eaton Ferguson (’45), died May 1, 2008, in Silver Spring, MD, her home for the past two years. Barbara was class valedictorian and attended Radcliffe College and Syracuse University, where she graduated with high honors. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. She was married for 57 years to John H. Ferguson (’45), who died in June 2006. [From Anne Harter, ‘45]

Elizabeth Decker Corwin (’30), 94, died September 11, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was predeceased by her husband, Burton Corwin in 1977. Betty was salutatorian at Nottingham and valedictorian at SU in 1934. After a few years working in the insurance industry in NYC, she and Burt moved to Pittsburgh, where they resided for the rest of their lives. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, six grandchildren and her brother Bob (NHS '45/SU '49). Betty was well-known for her extensive volunteer work, particularly in hospitals and libraries.

John H. Ferguson (’45), died in June, 2006. John was married to Barbara Eaton Ferguson (’45), who died July 20, 2008. They lived most of their lives in Sauquoit, New York, outside of Utica, where John worked for Bendix. [from Anne Harter, ’45]

Raymond E. Allison (’45), 79, died November 13, 2007, in Syracuse. He was a bookkeeper and later supervisor of accounting systems at Nowak Barlow Johnson Inc. He was an avid SU fan. Surviving are several cousins. His wife Polly died in 1986.

Margaret Membery “Peggy” Roblin Elam (’45), of Columbia SC, died November 19, 2007. She was involved with theater organizations in Columbia, and was the owner of the Lily Gilder, a women’s clothing store. She was a founding member of the Sub Deb Club. She is survived by a daughter, four sons, and two grandchildren.

Dr. Elmer A. “Al” Gardner of Skaneateles died December 20, 2007. He attended Upstate Medical Univerisity, did his internship at Yale University and his residency at the University of Rochester. He is survived by his wife, Mary, four children, four grandchildren, and his sister, June Gardner Lustig (’45).

Richard “Rick” Morris (’45), 79, died May 10, 2007, in Syracuse. He had a long and successful career in the automobile business. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, and several grandchildren.

Harvey Joseph Tucker (’45), 80, died June 19, 2006, in Florida. In the late 1940's he founded Dy-Dee Diaper service. The business grew to include locations throughout New York State, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. In retirement Mr. Tucker was a sought after consultant. Harvey was dedicated to Francis House. Its success and growth was in great part due to his personal commitment. Harvey was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (’48) in 2002.



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Updated: October 02, 2011