June 1, 2007 Betty B. Brown, 86, of North Syracuse, passed away on Friday. She retired from New York Telephone Co. in 1978. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J., and 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 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