Joel S. Stephenson, 85, of Seneca Street, Baldwinsville, died Monday, July 22, 2002. Born in Meridian, Miss., he lived in the Syracuse area since the mid-1950s. He retired in 1982 as a truck driver for Millbrook Bakery in Syracuse after 36 years. He was a member and former president of Canton Woods Senior Center in Baldwinsville.

Survivors: A stepdaughter, Donnah L. Brown of Liverpool; a stepson, David L. Stephenson of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, William A. of Las Vegas; his companion, Eleanor Gilbert; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. No calling hours.

Contributions: Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps, Box 744, Baldwinsville 13027.