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Carleton E. Murray ('40), 89, died at his daughter's home surrounded by his family on August 11, 2010 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was the son of Fred A. Murray and Bessie Bell Bettinger Murray. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth H. Murray, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born on June 26, 1921, in Syracuse, he lived in Syracuse and Fayetteville for 54 years before moving to Cape Cod with his wife in 1984. A graduate of Nottingham High School, he served three years in the U.S. Army Air Corps, retiring as a captain in 1946. During his period of service, he attended the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command at Yale University. Upon discharge from service, he worked with his father and brothers in the family business, Fred A. Murray Trucking. He and his brothers, Fred and Robert, eventually acquired Carleton G. Whitaker Inc., which grew to be the largest transporter of cultured dairy products in New York State, with additional services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Carleton was the corporate treasurer. He also served as president of the New York State Trucking Association. After retirement, he and his wife traveled extensively, visited 49 out of the 50 states, with visits to friends across the country. He enjoyed carpentry and woodworking, and spent much time refurbishing old houses and helping friends and neighbors. Carleton is survived by his three children, Ann Ganung and her husband, James of North Kingstown, RI, Lynn C. Murray and Karen Murray Cady, both of Salem, MA; three grandchildren, Susan Tremblay and her husband, David of Providence, RI, Emily Darby and her husband, Benjamin of Middletown, DE, Carleton Ware Cady of Salem, MA and four great-grandsons, Henry, Jack, Marcus and Nicholas. He is also survived by his siblings, Robert E. Murray ('48) of Sun Lakes AZ, Betty M. Scheding and Donna M. Trowbridge, both of Syracuse, NY.

John Elliot Spaulding ('48), 80, of Topsham, Maine, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, after a brief illness. John was a native of Syracuse, NY, and a proud Orangeman. John was born on December 19, 1929, to Floyd Nelson Spaulding and Helen Archbold Spaulding, the second of four sons, Richard, Robert and Peter. He graduated from Nottingham High School in 1948 and received his degree from Syracuse University, following a four-year stint in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from General Electric after a very successful and rewarding career. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret; his daughters, Mary, Elizabeth and Martha; and sons, Stephen and David. He was loved and cherished by them and their spouses, Richard Connell, Pat Burns, David Clayton, Helen Mahan and Teresa Spaulding. John and Margaret are the proud grandparents of Christopher, Patrick, Emily, Andrew, Gregory, Sarah, Brenna, Abigail, Maisy, Jack, Samuel, Harry, Lily, Mark and Todd; and "Great Grandparents" to Katie, Max, Reese and Conrad. John also lives on in the hearts of countless friends, colleagues and acquaintances whom he touched with his natural charm, sincere kindness and enjoyment of everyone he met. We will miss him more than words can say.

Alan M. Brickman ('48), 78, lifetime resident of Syracuse, passed away quite suddenly Friday, October 9, 2009 at Crouse Hospital. He was born April 7, 1931. His parents were Edith and Irving Brickman. Alan attended all Syracuse schools and Syracuse University and graduated Syracuse Law School in 1955. In 2005 he was proud to celebrate having been a lawyer for 50 years. He was a true fan of the Orange and one of the oldest. He had been going to games and cheering them on since he was a small child. His father had been on the football team when he was a student at Syracuse (leather helmet days). Alan claimed to bleed orange. As an undergraduate at S.U., Alan was on a national award-winning table tennis team that S.U. was most proud to have in those years. Alan was extremely enthusiastic and intense about any activity that he approached. If he were going to do it, he would enjoy it to the fullest, that included his close friendship with the athletes on the S.U. teams. Prior to agents working for athletes, Alan had fun representing some of the players, guiding them and making sure they were treated fairly and signed properly. Some of his athletes were John Brown, Larry Czonka, John Mackey, JimBo Nance, and others. He was so very proud and had such fond memories. As Alan's three sons grew older, Alan became increasingly involved with their athletic activities: football, baseball, wrestling and swimming. He didn't want to miss anything. Alan coached Little League baseball and Salt Springs baseball and as the boys grew older, Pop Warner. When his boys were older and out, Alan continued coaching. He loved working with the boys. He was so very proud of them. He would tell everyone that Todd Williams, a professional player, had played on his team. When it came to football, he coached Sherman Park football for a while. Once again with his fervent attitude, he enjoyed every moment as much as the players. Alan loved going to sporting events. He had season tickets to his beloved Buffalo Bills, never missed an S.U. game, be it football or basketball, and thrived on the Yankees. He loved to travel and could never seem to travel enough. He had many plans not yet fulfilled. Alan loved to eat. But, more than eating, he loved the challenge of finding a new restaurant or a new and unique nationality. He would be delighted. He had an extensive restaurant list that he was quite proud of, which listed every restaurant and address he had ever been to anywhere in the world. This list took a lot of time and dedication, but he always "worked" on it and referred to it. Surviving are his wife, Myrna of Syracuse; his three sons, Michael (Darla), Scott (Kelley) and Jon (Jill), all of Liverpool; three grandchildren, Jessica, Rachel and Joshua; and his sister, Ruthie (Roger) Kushner of Lewiston, New York.

General (Ret) K. Channing Verbeck of Lincolnshire, Illinois and Ramsey Shores, Henderson, New York passed away Friday, September 18, 2009 after a short illness. He was 79.

Born December 21, 1929 in Syracuse, New York to Karl H. W. and Mary Lighthall Verbeck, he lived most of his life in Manlius and Syracuse, New York. On May 30, 1953, he married Jane A. Gale, daughter of Pierce A. and Ruth DeLong Gale at Grace Episcopal Church in Syracuse. The couple had three sons, Channing Pierce Verbeck of Seattle, Washington, Jon Stuart Verbeck of Cazenovia, New York, and William Gale Verbeck of Manlius, New York. He was the grandson of Major General William Verbeck, Adjutant General of NY and founder of The Manlius School.

General Verbeck enlisted in the New York Army National Guard in 1948 as part of A Battery, 249th Field Artillery, and served for 34 years, holding posts in the 27th Armored Division, the 27th Brigade (including as commander), the 1st Battalion of the 156th Field Artillery (as commander), the 50th Armored Division, and the 42nd Infantry Division (including as assistant commander). He retired in 1981 as a Brigadier General after serving as the Vice Chief of Staff to the Governor of New York and Deputy Commander of the New York National Guard. Upon his retirement after 33 years, he received a brevet promotion to Major General, and he was awarded the prestigious Legion of Merit by the First Army in 1981 for his outstanding service. He was also awarded the NY State Conspicuous Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He was the fifth Verbeck to serve as general in the United States military.

Chan, as General Verbeck preferred to be called, joined Pipeline Service Company in 1959, moving to Lincolnshire in 1989 to take a broader role with the company as Vice President of Sales. He served on the board of directors of the American Gas Association. He retired from Plexco, a division of Chevron, in 1996 after 37 years.

In his retirement, Chan was an avid golfer and skier and a keen student of jazz and classical music. He and his wife traveled extensively. Chan was a member of the Cavalry Club in Manlius and the United States Power Squadron.

Chan is survived by Jane, his wife of 56 years; his three sons, Channing, Jon, and William; his brother Pieter of Norwalk, Connecticut; and six grandchildren, Channing, Jr., Katherine, and Zachary of Seattle, Alexandra of Cazenovia, Elizabeth and Emily of Manlius, who will all miss him dearly. Chan Verbeck will be remembered for his honesty, integrity, intelligence, occasional feistiness, and friendship to those who knew and loved him.

Phyllis Freeman Poushter (’43), 84, died June 4, 2009, in Syracuse. She won various prizes for her art work. She enjoyed gardening, flower arranging and golf. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. David L. Poushter, three daughters, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother Cyril Freeman ('48), and inlaws Shirley and Bob Rosen.

Walter H. Stuenzi, 81, of Syracuse, died October 10, 2009. Walter retired from the Navy after 24 years. He is survived by his brothers Art, Teo, and Ben Stuenzi ('48), and several nieces and nephews.

Miriam Roth Helf ('48), 79, died Monday, August 17, 2009,  at University Hospital. Born in Lithuania, Miriam came to Syracuse in 1938. She was a graduate of Nottingham HS and attended Syracuse University. Miriam was a secretary in the school of Human Development and the school of Architecture at SU until her retirement. She was a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun and an active supporter of Planned Parenthood and the Syracuse Symphony. Her husband Howard died in 2003. Survived by son, Tom (Michelle Brafman); daughter, Marsha; grandchildren, Gabriela and Gideon; brother, Eli (Sandra) Roth; niece, Ellen Newman; nephews, Steven and Marty; and a large and loving extended family.

Daniel Martineau Jr died June 8, 2009 in Syracuse. He had a successful mass marketing insurance company and was the creator of “Updump Downdump”, a children’s book series and TV show. He was a member of the District Attorney’s Advisory Council for more than 30 years and was active in Republican politics. He is survived by two daughters, one son, several grandchildren, and sisters Joan, Carol, Louise, and Rebecca. His sister, Carol Baldwin ('48), was a past inductee into the Nottingham Wall of Fame.

Harry D. Siegelman, Jr. (’48), 77, died September 18, 2007, in Greeley, CO. He graduated from the University of Miami in 1952. After serving in the US Army, he worked in the meat packing industry. He retired as president of Sund Land Beef Co. in Phoenix, AZ, in May, 2007. He was an avid golfer. His wife of 36 years, Julia, died in 2006. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, and seven grandchildren.

Warren Roy (’48), of Ormond Beach, FL, died September 21, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Anne.

Carl Robert Vann (’48), 69, died November 12, 1999, of prostate cancer.  After receiving his Master’s and Ph.D. at Syracuse University, he was a political science professor at Wayne State University for three years and a professor of Political Science and Health Behavioral Science at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI for 35 years. He was beloved by his students, many who remained his friends for life.

Harold A. "Hal" Phillips (’48), 71, of Baldwinsville, formerly of Liverpool, passed away May 13, 2005, at home after a brief illness. Hal was a career banker of 41 years, working 37 years for Merchants National Bank and another four years for OnBank, retiring in 1997. A graduate of the Stonier School of Banking at Rutgers University and the American Institute of Banking, he was an instructor of the A.I.B. Program at Onondaga Community College for over 30 years. Hal was a veteran of the Korean War and served the village of Liverpool as president of the Chamber of Commerce, village trustee, deputy mayor, and was also a member of the Liverpool American Legion. Hal is survived by his wife of 51 years, June Billy Phillips, four children and five 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.

Murray W. Steinberg (’48), 75, died July 30, 2006, in Syracuse. He attended Syracuse University and served in the Air Force. He retired from Lincoln Supply after almost 40 years.



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