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Obituaries
Obituary : Estella Pierce Moore Print E-mail
October 24, 2008 Estella Pierce Moore, 84, of Syracuse, passed away October 24, 2008. Born in Mississippi, she retired as a cook from Me-als on Wheels. She was one of the founding members of the Brotherly Love C.O.G.I.C. and was a licensed missionary and church mother for over 50 years. Estella was an active participant at Dunbar Community Center and also an active member of Syracuse United Neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Moore, in 1997. Survivors: Her daughters, Virginia Moore, Patricia Moore, and Phyllis Moore, all of Syracuse; son, Jerry Moore of Syracuse; sisters, Olena Moore and Perletta Williams, both of Syracuse, Virginia Johnson of Florida, Rachael Marble and Elna Robinson, both of Mississippi; brother, Marion Pierce of Nedrow; sister-in-law, Leola (Alfred) Blue of Syracuse; grandchildren, James Jackson Jr. of FL and Melissa Gilbert of Syracuse; and six great-grand-children. Calling Hours: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, with funeral services to follow at BROVERLY LOVE C.O.G.I.C., 1234 S. State Street, Syracuse. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME is in care of arrangements. Dignity Memorial
 
Obituary : Elizabeth Bullard Mura Print E-mail
Bullard Mura August 18, 2008 Elizabeth (Bette) Bullard Mura, 91, of Syracuse, found peace Monday after a long illness. Bette was born in Sterlingville, NY, (now Fort Drum). She graduated from St. Augustine Academy and moved to Syracuse, where she worked as a waitress at The Brass Rail, Michael Scott and the Calvary Club, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed wintering in Florida, parties, vacations, the casino and her Sunday outings with her good friend, Mary Raymond. Bette volunteered for Meals on Wheels and did Adorations at St. Daniel's Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Mura, in 1993. Survivors: Two daughters, Marcia (David) Bacon and Colleen (Chip) Krupa, both of Syracuse; a son, Thomas (Sue) Mura of NJ; and a stepson, Richard (Joann) Mura, of Syracuse; two sisters, Patricia Sokolowski of Syracuse, and Ruth (Andrew) Kopas of OH; a sister-in-law, Amy Mura; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Daniel's Church. Interment: White Chapel Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions: The National Kidney Foundation of CNY, 731 James St. #200, Syracuse, 13203 Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home, Inc. 1320 W. Genesee St. Syracuse, New York 13204