William F. Kries, 91, of Baldwinsville, NY formerly of Flemington, NJ died Monday, April 21, 2003 at Syracuse Home Association in Baldwinsville. Mr. Kries was born in Washington, NJ and lived in Flemington most of his life before moving to Baldwinsville in 1999. He was owner of Kries Jewelers in Flemington for 40 years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Kries was an active member of the Flemington United Methodist Church. He was an Army veteran of WW II. He was a member and past-president of the Flemington Kiwanis Club and a member of Darcy Lodge #37 F&AM. Mr. Kries was pre-deceased by his wife Constance H. Kries June 21, 2002.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara C. Gaulrapp of Baldwinsville and Joanne K. Harris of Hamburg, NY; six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Sunday, April 27, 2003, at the Flemington United Methodist Church. Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are 7-9pm Saturday, April 26, 2003, at the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Flemington, NY

Contributions may be made to the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822.