Russell F. Tufts, 89, of Syracuse died Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Veterans Medical Center.

Survivors: his daughter, Merriam Kaasch and son, Alexander Tufts both of NM; a stepdaughter, Anne Dobreski of Solvay; a stepson, M. J. Randall of Baldwinsville; 10 grandchildren and a niece.

Services: As per his wishes, there will be no services.