Paul E. Hardter, 45, of East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville, died Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Born in Syracuse, he was a graduate of Baker High School.

Survivors: His fiancee, Cindy Shearer; a stepdaughter, Tori Shearer of Baldwinsville; a stepson, Chris Shearer of Baldwinsville; his mother, Shirley Couse Hardter of Baldwinsville; his father, Edward J. Hardter of Baldwinsville; two sisters, Debbie Hollington and Laurie Long, both of Baldwinsville; two brothers, Edward and Stan, both of Baldwinsville; paternal grandmother, Leta Hardter of Syracuse; three stepgrandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2002, at Falardeau Funeral Home. Burial, Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2002, at the funeral home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.

Contributions: Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool 13088.