June 1, 2007 Betty B. Brown of North Syracuse, passed away on Friday. She retired from New York Telephone Co. in 1978. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J.; sisters, Ruth Wynn, Bertha Cole and Dorothy Reynolds. Surviving are her son, Edward J. (Jackie) of Pennsylvania; two daughters, Linda (Thomas) Gillard and Sandra Seiler; brother, William Blowers; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 at the Maurer Funeral Home with burial to follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the funeral home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com