Death Notices
October - December 2006

January 4, 2007

Wetmore, Betty - Betty D. Wetmore, 68, passed away Dec. 27, 2006 at the Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. A time of visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Sunnyside Baptist Church, Wolcott Road in North Rose. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Butler-Savannah Cemetery. For those wishing, please make a memorial contribution to the hospice in your area. Betty was born May 2, 1938 in Lyons, a daughter to Reva Kline and Ajay L. Spoor. She was well known for her spice shop in Rose. She is survived by her three sons, Chuck (Lisa) of North Rose, Steve and Michael of Jeffersonville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Bethany, Thomas and Matthew of North Rose; and sister, Jeannie Maille, of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband, Chuck; and two sons, Jay and William.

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January 3, 2007

LeRoy, Thelma A. - Thelma A. LeRoy, 88, of Port Gibson died peacefully Saturday evening, Dec. 30. 2006 at Clifton Springs Hospital with her family by her side. Family and friends called at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will be today (Wednesday, Jan. 3) at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. LeRoy will be laid to rest in Port Gibson Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In memory of Mrs. LeRoy, please consider donations to the Port Gibson Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Port Gibson Methodist Church. Mrs. LeRoy was born the daughter of the late Frank and Magdalena O'Meal O'Tier on August 6, 1918 in Palmyra, NY. She was a member of the Port Gibson Church, Amitie Chapter of the Eastern Star, Newark Lodge 83 F &AM and very involved with the Port Gibson Fire Dept. Mrs. LeRoy enjoyed working around her home, loving and taking care of her family. Mrs. LeRoy will be remembered by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Franzle LeRoy; she was the loving mother of her children, son Stephen C. LeRoy and his wife Beverly of Clifton Springs; daughter Jean C. Blaisdell and her husband Donald of Shortsville; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Robert, Renald R. (Ron) - Renald R. (Ron) Robert, 'Clyde Businessman' at age 76, died peacefully at home on Dec. 28, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his wife of 55 years; Jane Robert of Clyde; his children, Michael (Jackie) Robert of Brighton, Julie (Rod) Riviello of Clyde, Christine (Dan) Harter of Chili, John (Jill) Robert of Newark, and Anne (Scott) Hewitt of Webster; 12 grandchildren, Michelle & Dan Riviello, Danielle (Nate) Ostrowski & Corrin Robert, Brian & Anthony Robert, Jeff, Thomas and Zachary Harter, Nicole, Hannah & Matthew Hewitt; 2 great-grandchildren, Taylor and Payton Ostrowski; 4 sisters, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 4 brothers. Ron was born August 6, 1930 in Lewiston, Maine to Joseph and Lucienne Levesque Robert. He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. Ron lived in Rochester for 22 years, working at Bausch & Lomb, Stromberg Carlsen and General Dynamics, before moving to Clyde in 1974 where he owned and operated the Clyde Hardware Store. The services he provided to the community, and the stories he shared will be missed by many. Ron was an active member of St. John's Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Clyde Chamber of Commerce. Family and friends called at the Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St., Clyde. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church with the Rev. James Hewes officiating. Entombment in the Garden Crypts of St. John's Cemetery in Clyde. Memorial contributions to St. John's Church Memorial Fund, 114 Sodus St., Clyde, NY 14433, Clyde Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 145, Clyde, NY 14433 or to Lifetime Hospice Care, 1120 South Main St., Newark, NY 14513 would be appreciated.

Rider, Leon Sr. - Leon R. Rider, Sr. of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Palmrya, died Dec. 8, 2006. Predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Gertrude, 92, on March 1, 2006. Mr. & Mrs. Rider are survived by 4 sons, Bob (Joan), John, Tim (Whonna), and Leon Jr. (Sue); 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A service will be held to celebrate their lives today (Wed., January 3), 10:30 a.m. at Western Presbyterian Church, in Palmyra, with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contributions to Masonic Temple, 161 E. Main St., Palmyra, NY 14522.

Milheim, Jay - Jay P. Milheim of Sodus, entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2006, at age 66. Born in 1940 at Berwick, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Verdie Gilbert Milheim. He is survived by his wife, of 43 years Shirley A. (Douglas) Milheim; his children, Tammy Milheim of NC, Rose (Brett) Milheim of NC, Loretta Milheim of Wolcott, Fred Milheim and Jay Milheim both of Sodus; grandchildren Bryan, Reva Kassandra, Courtney, Nicole, Paige, Nathan, Taylor, Jarred and Jorden; one brother Terry (Des) Milheim of Berwick, PA; as well as extended family; and many friends. Jay was predeceased by his siblings Alice Davis, Luke Milheim; Boyd Milheim, Edward Milheim, Karl Milheim, Alvin Milheim, Douglas Milheim and Bernice Zwalkuski. Jay was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed gardening, outdoor activities and hunting. Family and friends called at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. A private funeral will be held today (Wednesday). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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Sawyer, Kathryn "Niki" B. - Kathryn "Niki" Sawyer, age 62, of Newark, fell ill suddenly on December23, 2006 and passed away at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital on Christmas Eve. A Memorial Service for Niki is planned  for mid-January at a time and place to be announced. Niki was born on January 24, 1944. An intelligent, attractive and warm-hearted woman with a passion for  learning and a zest for living, Niki and Thomas A. Sawyer were married in Lubbock, Texas in 1985 and  moved to Fairville, New York. Together they founded 50-acre Hound Heaven Farm on Route 88. Both she and her husband were active in search and rescue work, bloodhound rescue, the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department and other community activities. A multitalented woman with a passion for learning and a vast knowledge of country crafts and animals, Niki managed a large flock of sheep, whom she regarded as family. She was, a master handspinner, beekeeper and, natural dyer who made her own yarn, roving, soap, perfume, maple syrup and much more. She taught her skills to anyone who asked, without expectation of  remuneration. A wise and illuminated spirit, Niki was devoted to her family, friends and her flock. Her loss is deeply felt by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Sawyer of Fairville, her father A.C. Bowden of Lubbock, Texas, 3 sons and stepsons, Shane Belleville of Locust Grove, Georgia, Erik Peterson of Plymount, New Zealand, and James S. Sawyer of Las Vegas, Nevada, 2 daughters, Tracy  Brown of Camp Wood, Texas and Terri Herring of Meadow, Texas, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Dorothy Sawyer of Webster, New York, brothers and sisters-in-law William and Carol Sawyer of Skaneateles, N.Y. and John and Lisa Sawyer of  Ontario, N.Y. Characteristic of her generosity, Niki donated her organs at the time of her passing, saving the lives of both children and adults in our community and elsewhere throughout the U. S. Family and friends are encouraged to contribute to the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network in her memory (585-272-4944). Remembrances maybe sent to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

VanLare, Willard C. - Willard C. VanLare, died December 27, 2006 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Julianna VanLare, daughters Donna Holbrook of North Rose, Diana (Wayne) McDaniel of Shelby, NC, Judy VanLare of Orlando, FL, son Michael Patrick Roberts II of Sodus; nephew John Bedford; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Willard was the last survivor of his family’s generation. Interment at Sodus Rural Cemetery. All are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the United Christian Fellowship Church, Ridge Road, Wallington, Pastor Timothy McCarthy officiating, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday January 7^th, 2007. There will be a reception immediately following, please bring table service and a dish to pass. Contributions should be directed to the family.

December 29, 2006

Facer, Catherine E. Evans - Catherine Esther Evans Facer, a resident of Peirson Avenue, Newark for 12 years, died December 24, 2006 at Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons, New York. Catherine was 92. Born Catherine Evans on December 20, 1914, in Newark, New York, she was the daughter of David and Rose Lay Evans. A 1933 graduate of Newark Central School, Catherine was employed by the Newark Telephone Company from 1933-1937 and from 1937-1938 as a PBX operator in the office at Bloomer Brothers in Newark. She married Russell Buisch Facer of Lyons on November 5, 1938 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Newark, and spent the next 50 years on the dairy farm that he owned and managed in Phelps. Catherine taught children's summer vacation Bible school and Sunday School at Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church in Newark and was the assistant to the church's youth fellowship program. She was the pianist for the church's junior choir as well as for worship services at the Wayside Chapel, a ministry for seasonal laborers in the Phelps area. She was an auxiliary member of the Gideon's International and served as auxiliary chaplain for several years. Catherine is survived by her four children, Marcia (William) Bunnell of Redlands, CA, Nancy (Henry) Abbink of Canandaigua, David Facer of Newark and Susan (Mark) Facer-Kreidler of Getzville; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Saturday., December 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Calvary Church, Peirson Avenue, Newark. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 a.m., with Pastor Larry Humphres officiating. A private burial will be at South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Gideon's International, 6007 Clark Road, Newark, New York 14513 or to the Building Fund of Calvary Church, Peirson Avenue, Newark, NY 14513. Her husband of 65 years, Russell Buisch Facer predeceased her in 2004.

Scribner, Bertha - Bertha Scribner, 83, of Port Gibson died on December 28, 2006. Survivors include her children Donna Hand of Cadiz, KY, Cathie Krenz of Palmyra, Jim Scribner of MacChesny IL, Patricia Scribner of Port Gibson, Donald Scribner of Palmyra; sixteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; two sisters Margaret Hibbard of Penfield and Helen Hondorf, of Webster. Bertha was predeceased by a son Harold; two sisters Harriet Budd and Caroline Eller. Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials in her name may be made to a charity off one's choice.

Mottler, Leon D. - Leon D. Mottler, of Williamson died December 21, 2006. Survivors include his wife Jean; son Jude; daughter Charlene, grandson Damon DuVall; brothers Bill (Joyce) and Gerald (Janine); sisters-in-law, Beverly and Jan Mottler, Lynn Newton; aunt Vi Mottler; several nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends. A Time of Remembrance will be held at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson; Saturday afternoon, December 30 from 1-2:30 followed by a Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. Courtesy of no flowers. Donations appreciated to American Lung Association or the Alzheimer's Association.

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December 28, 2007

Van Opdorp, Francis J. - Francis J. Van Opdorp 72, of Clifton Springs, died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2006, at the House of John after many months of illness. Franny was born Feb. 24, 1934, in Clifton Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Marie Landschoot Van Opdorp. For most of his career, Franny operated the Van Opdorp Farm, located on Silver Street in Clifton Springs. Initially, the operation was a partnership with his brother, Richard. Upon Richard's departure from the business, Francis' sons, James and Eugene, joined the business. Upon his retirement from farming, he embarked on a new career as a real estate broker. As well as working with several associates, he owned and operated Francis Van Opdorp Realty. His favorite hobby was attending basketball games at local high schools, particularly those at Midlakes. He also served on several farm/business committees in Clifton Springs, Phelps and Manchester. He was also a lifetime member of St. Felix Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sara Jane Love Van Opdorp; two sons, James and Eugene (Caren) Van Opdorp, parents of Brandon and Kimberly; two daughters, Theresa (David) Schlossnagle and Janice Van Opdorp. He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Joyce) Van Opdorp and their children, Joe (Sherri) Van Opdorp and Linda (Jeff) Lapresi, as well as his predeceased sister's (Marie Van Opdorp Rogers) children, Ann, Joe, and Kelly Rogers and their respective children. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 28) at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St. in Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29 at St. Felix Catholic Church in Clifton Springs. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Clifton. Springs. It is requested that memorial contributions be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432, or a charity of one's choice. 

VanderLycke, William A. - William Adrian VanderLycke, 95, of Newark died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 at the DeMay Living Center. As per the family's wishes, all services are private. Burial will be in Fairville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In memory of Mr. VanderLycke please consider donations to the Woodlane Community Church, 5694 Woodlane, Newark, NY14513. Mr. VanderLycke was born the son of the late Adrian and Maria deBurck VanderLycke on Jan. 13, 1911 in Holland. He and his family came to the United States in 1948. Mr. VanderLycke found employment at the Newark County Club in the maintenance department. He was a member of the Woodlane Community Church and enjoyed working in his garden. Mr. VanderLycke will be remembered by his daughters Martina (Ernest) DePape, Maria (Ronald) Spahn and Madelyn VanderLycke; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins from the Netherlands. Mr. VanderLycke was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Magdalena Bens Haap Knook VanderLycke on Nov. 21, 1995 and 16 brothers and sisters.

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December 27, 2006

Barnhart, Helen V. - Helen V, Barnhart, 77, of Newark died Dec. 23, 2006. She is survived by daughters, Robin (Ron) Shelters, Sandra (Brian) Beal, Carolyn (Steven) Downy, Penny Crocker, Lisa (Daniel) Connors of Newark; son, Kenneth (Jenifer) of Holland, MI; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, William & Howard Raymer of Lyons, Paul Raymer of Rochester; 2 sisters, Virginia Curran of Lyons, Genevieve Pentycofe, South Sodus. Predeceased by daughter, Francis Mary in 1962; granddaughter, Heather Ippolito, 1998; son-in-law, James Crocker, 1999; sisters, Mary and Betty. Friends may call today (Wednesday, Dec. 27) noon to 2 at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark, where services will be held at 2. Burial, Brick Church Cemetery. Memorials to the Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, c/o Rita Otterbein, 1915 Nye Rd., Lyons, NY 14409.

Heuskin, Audrey - Audrey G. Heuskin, 75, of Palmyra died Sun., Dec. 24, 2006. A mass of Christian burial will be offered at 5 p.m. today (Wed., Dec. 27) at St. Anne's Church in Palmyra. Audrey will be buried in Long Island National Cemetery. Mrs. Heuskin was bom on Dec. 19, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter. of Dumont and Josephine Nevdecker Gavin. Audrey was a member of St. Anne's Church and had been active with Historic Palmyra. Mrs. Heuskin was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Heuskin on April 30, 1974. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth D. Gavin of Macedon; sister-in-law, Collette 'Jane' Gavin; nieces, nephews and many: special friends at Salzburg Village. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc.

Kreutzer, Jeanette J. (Thomas) - Jeanette J. (Thomas) Kreutzer, 87, of Williamson, died at her home on December 24, 2006. Survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 67 years, Joseph Kreutzer; son David (Karen) Kreutzer of Williamson; daughters, Patricia (David) Kersten, of Newark, Judith (Robert) Hale of Williamson; 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Roy Merithew; sister-in-law, Jean Thomas; nieces, nephews and special friends. Family and friends are invited to call today (Wednesday, December 27) 2-4 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main, St., Williamson, A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Ontario, Thursday morning at 10. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Ontario. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in her memory to the Williamson Volunteer Ambulance Service, PO Box 99, Williamson, NY 14589 or the Williamson Volunteer Fire Co:, PO Box 129, Williamson, NY 14589.

Sizemore, Ronald J. - Ronald J. Sizemore, 37, a resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home since 1990, died Saturday (Dec. 23, 2006). Friends called Tuesday (Dec. 26) at the Weeks Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St. in Lyons. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons. Ron was born Feb. 25, 1969 in Lyons, to Florman DeWind and Minnie Doris Sizemore. Before his accident, he was employed by Elderlee in Oaks Corners. He is survived by his mother, Minnie Sizemore of Lyons; sister, Sandra Sizemore of Brighton; and aunt, Faye Sizemore of South Carolina. He was predeceased by his father, Florman DeWind in 2005.

Savage, Ann - Ann Brooks Savage, 84, of Newark, died Thursday, December 21, 2006 at DeMay Living Center. There will be no services; a private graveside ceremony will be held at the Pioneer Cemetery in Manchester. Ann was born September 27, 1922 in Clyde to Robert & Florence Brooks. She is survived by daughter, Rebecca Bray of Newark; grandson Gregory (Leah) Bray and great-granddaughter Ann Hollis Bray of Mississippi; loving companion, Lester Conover of Newark & nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her husband Vernon (Skeeter); sisters Dorothy Newville, Arlene Cill, Nina Savage and Elma Miller, her brother Arthur Brooks, and great-granddaughter Megan Bray. Arr. by Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark.

Trombino, Margaret - Margaret P. Trombino, 81, of Lyons, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2006 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated today (Wednesday, Dec. 27) at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Phelps Street in Lyons. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home or to the National Parkinson's Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 9254, Uniondale 11555, in Margaret's memory. Margaret was born Jan. 28, 1925 in Lyons, a daughter to Thomas and Mary Fratangelo Jelomono. She worked in the family businesses, Trombino's Restaurant and The LaCantina, while raising four children. She also worked for the village of Lyons and the Wayne County Nursing Home. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Sam; four children, Thomas (Colleen) of Lyons, Cynthia Manning of Skaneateles, James (Deborah) of Fayetteville and Linda (Joseph) Dwyer of Skaneateles; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Anna Trombino; and two brothers, Ralph and Thomas 'Bunky' Jelomono.

DeCann, Eleanor Catherine - Eleanor DeCann, 88, died Monday, December 25, 2006 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29 at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Palmyra Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, 1529 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489. Mrs. DeCann was born on September 2, 1918 in Rochester, the daughter of Francis and Frances (Turner) McNamara. She spent most of her married life as a homemaker and in later years worked at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital as a housekeeper. Eleanor enjoyed music and singing and her beloved family and friends. She will be remembered for her cheerful personality and sense of humor. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Walter, DeCann, her children Virginia (Bob) Bodine of Fairville, Donald (Pauline) of Newark, Joyce (Carl) Smith of Victor, five grandchildren Becky (Dean) Teeter, Jeffery (Amy) Bodine, David (Tonya) DeCann, John DeCann and Eve (Brandon) Lauricella, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents and three brothers and two sisters.

Flass, Alice - Alice Flass, of Palmyra, entered into rest on Dec. 22, 2006 at the age of 94. She is survived by her sister, Margaret (Gerald) Campbell of Palmyra; step-children, Robert, Peter and Patricia Flass; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call Thursday 4-7 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Gregory's Church in Marion. Interment, Marion Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Gregory's Church in Marion.

DeLyser, Sherwood L. Sr. - Sherwood L. DeLyser Sr., of Marion, died December 25, 2006 at age 71, after a brief battle with cancer. Sherwood worked at Duffy Motts in Williamson until 1976. He was part owner of DeLyser Farms in Marion. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and spending winters in Florida in recent years. Predeceased by son Jeffrey, father John Sr., and nephew John Paul. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Barbara (Sochia); mother Elizabeth of Williamson; sons Rick (Debbie), Steve (Pam), Rodney Sr., and Sherwood Jr. (Doreen), all of Marion; brothers Lavern (Jennie) of Williamson, Gordon (Arloa) of Florida, Ken Sr. (Elaine) of Marion, and John Jr. (Debbie) of Williamson; sisterin-law June (Don) Van Hall of CO.; brothers-in-law Ronald (Sharon) Sochia of Newark and Gary (Shirley) Sochia of South Colton; grandchildren Jennifer Taylor, Jacob and Jared DeLyser, Danielle, Amanda, and Travis DeLyser, Rachel Loveless, Heather, Zach, Bryannah, and. Rodney DeLyser Jr. Hunter, Trevor, and Jeter DeLyser, and Jessica. March; great- grandchildren Jackson and Alaina Taylor, Chloe DeLyser, Damien and Jayden Loveless and many nieces and nephews, and his beloved puppies, Penny & Copper. Friends and family are invited to call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jeffrey DeLyser Memorial Scholarship, Marion Central School, 4034 Warner Road, Marion, NY 14505 Attn: Mary Tack.

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December 23, 2006

Seymour, Anna S. - Anna S. Seymour, 86, of Wolcott, died Wednesday, December 21, 2006. Anna is survived by her children, Jean Burm of Newark, Barbara (Mike) Davison of Sodus, Edgar (Linda) Seymour of Rose, James (Cheryl) Seymour of Canisteo & John Seymour of Bella Vista, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Edgar Seymour in 1989. An avid gardener, Anna was proud of her flowers in her many gardens at her home in Wolcott. At the request of her family, calling hours will not be observed. All services will be private at the convenience of her family. Interment will be at Spring Brook Cemetery in Fair Haven. Memorials in memory of Anna may be directed to a charity of one's choice. Arr: Colvin-Robertson-Norton Funeral Home.

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December 22, 2006

Eschenmann, John C. - John C. Eschenmann, 95, formerly of West Union St. died December 20, 2006 at Newark Manor Nursing Home. John was born in Lyons March 5, 1911, son of George & Rosina Ramph Eschenmann. John attended Lyons schools, was an excllent mechanic and widely known in the auto repair industry. He operated a garage for Wes Menzer in the 40s and serviced Judson auto and worked on Tucker protoype cars. He was employed by Scofield and Marvin Buick where he repaired foreign cars for 40 years. He had a Packard collection of antique cars. Friends may call today (Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home,103 Maple Ct., Newark, where services will be held at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Gerald Harris. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Lyons. Survived by his stepdaughter, Maryann Buisch, friend Tommy Tai of Rochester, special friend Kathy E. Robinson of Newark and many friends. Predeceased by his wife Hilda Dillingham Esc1enmann in 2000. Memorials to the Newark Manor Activity Fund, Pearl St., Newark.

Cockett, Joan E. - Joan E. Cockett of Phelps died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 at the age of 75 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born June, 11, 1931 in Penn Yan, beloved daughter of the late Alfred J. 'Jack' and Jessie Crawford Canfield. She was a graduate of Phelps Central School in 1949 and the Freeman Business School of Geneva in 1951. During her lifetime, Joan was employed by C.W. Stuart, Carolyn Emmons and Sarah Coventry of Newark. She also worked for HEP Sales in Waterloo and retired from Mobil/Express Mart of Phelps in 2004 at the age of 73. She was a member of the United Church of Phelps, and an over 50-year member and past officer of Royal Garoga Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Joan was a former volunteer at the Phelps Memorial Community Library. Friends may call today (Friday) from 4-7 p.m. at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street Phelps. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Resthaven Cemetery. Survived by her sons Curt, Kevin, Brett and Brian; daughter, Nancy; grandchildren, Brad and Jessica; many cousins and good friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Cockett. It is suggested that contributions be made to the Phelps Community Center, 8 Banta Street, Phelps, NY 14532

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December 21, 2006

Maloy, Anne W. (Fenneil) - Anne W. (Fennell) Malay, 90, of Ithaca, formerly of Clyde, died Dec. 19, 2006 at Cayuga Medical Center, following a short illness. Anne was born in Savannah, the daughter of the late Maurice E. and Bertha Wood Fennell. She graduated from Central High School, Syracuse, in 1935, where she proudly lettered in tennis. She earned her bachelor's degree in English and French from Elmira College in 1939. She married her beloved husband, George R. Malay in 1940. He predeceased her in 1999. After teaching English and French at North Rose-Wolcott High, she enjoyed a 25 year career as a free lance reporter for the Gannet Rochester and Finger Lakes Times newspapers, and wrote for Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. She was also a licensed general insurance agency and real estate sales person. An active community member, civic service was important to Anne. She served on the Board of Directors of the Clyde-Savannah Public Library and launched the children's story hour in the late 1950's, volunteered with hospitals in Lyons and Geneva, was Clyde town historian, worked with Literacy Volunteers, Galen and Wayne County Historical Societies, Yorker Club, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge in Naples, Fla., and took pride in her memberships with the National Organization for Women and the NAACP. A woman of varied interests, Anne loved bridge, music (from the Beatles to Reggae to Classical), cats, dogs, backyard bird-feeding, reading, correspondence, summers on Sodus Bay, especially sunsets at Lake Bluff, and winters in Cape Cod and Ft. Myers, FL. Anne will be greatly missed by her daughters, Nancy W. of Rochester and Susanne (Louis Munch) of Ithaca; by Bob Sherwood of Rochester; brothers-in-law, Arnold J. (Irene) Maloy of Sterling and William H. Maloy of Honeoye Falls; and by longtime friends, David and Mary Curtiss of Ithaca. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22) at Pusateri Funeral Home, 68 Sodus St., Clyde. Burial will follow in South Butler Cemetery, with a funeral service. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 30, at Kendal at Ithaca, N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca. Time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne's memory may be made to the Clyde-Savannah Public Library, 204 Glasgow St., Clyde, 14433 or the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, 13204.

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December 20, 2006

Stoep, Andrew - Andrew E. Stoep, 85, of Lyons died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 at home after a short illness. Friends and family may call from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 20) at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church in East Palmyra, where a funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. Burial will be in the East Palmyra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church Deacons Fund. Andrew was born Oct. 10, 1921 in Stickney, South Dakota, and was baptized in the Corsica Christian Reformed Church. He lived in South Dakota until the age of 11, when the family moved to Delancey. Andrew enlisted in the Navy Coast Guard in 1942 and served in Aruba, Curacao, and on a Naval destroyer. After the war, he returned to Delhi, Delaware County, where he lived and farmed from 1945 to 1963. He was active in the Delancey United Presbyterian Church and in the Cabin Hill United Presbyterian Church. He was a town assessor there and later served on the Assessors' Board of Grievance after moving to Wayne County. Andrew and his family relocated to Layton Street Road in Lyons in 1963, where he ran a dairy farm for many years, and where his sons still farm. Mr. Stoep was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a longtime elder in the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church and a supporter of the East Palmyra Christian School. He is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Peter (Paige), Paul (Deborah), David and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Benjamin, Lucas, Joshua, Leisel, Johanna, Emily and Levi; great-grandson, Logan; and three brothers, Peter (Marga), Cornelius (Jean) and Theodore (Hilda). He was predeceased by his daughter, Robin; and his brother, Lewis. Arrangements are by Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons.

Steimer, Cornelia M. 'Connie' - Cornelia 'Connie' Mary Steimer, 89 went home to spend eternity with her Lord on Dec. 17, 2006. Connie was born the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Potter DenHamer on July 9, 1917 in Kalamazoo, Ml. She was a 1936 graduate of Newark High School and a member of the Woodlane Community Church. She and her husband Carl owned and operated the Red & White Store in Newark for 22 years. Prior to that, she was employed as an operator with the New York Telephone Company. She retired as an employee of Kaufmann's in 1995. Connie was predeceased by her brothers Jacob and Peter DenHamer and sister Mary VerPlank. Connie will be remembered by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years Carl C. Steimer; daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth 'Betsy' and Jim Gisleson of Sodus; precious grandchildren Emily Beth Gisleson of Redwood City, CA. and Zachary Carl Gisleson of Rochester; several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends may attend a Memorial Service on Friday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Woodlane Community Church, 5694 Woodlane, Newark, 14513 with Rev. Gerald Harris officiating. Burial will be in E. Newark Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In memory of Connie, please consider donations to the Woodlane Church.

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December 19, 2006

Bauer, Louis - Louis Bauer, 91, of Walworth died December 14, 2006 at Hill Haven Nursing Home in Webster. Memorial services for Louis will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 30 at the Oasis of Hope on Vienna Road in Palmyra. Burial is in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester. He was born January 26, 1915 in Rochester, the son of Stephen and Esther Poprawski Bauer. He retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester where he had been a supervisor. Louis was a member of the Oasis of Hope Church in Palmyra. He is survived by his wife Joan, three daughters Patricia (Craig) Rauber of Albion, Susan (Oswald) Shuryn-Vazquez of Va. and Mary Lou (Michael) Murray of Clyde, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nine step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Louis was predeceased in 1957 by his first wife Lucy; also predeceased by two brothers.

Hance, Howard - Howard M. Hance, 90, of Marion died December 17, 2006. He was the last Pearl Harbor survivor in Wayne County. He was a member of the Marion Masonic Lodge #926. He is survived by his wife Frances; his daughters, Nancy (Dan), Claudia (Kenneth); sons, Craig (Leslie), Keith (Lori); a brother, Stanley; 12, grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Donations may be made to the Marion Masonic Lodge or Hospice of Wayne or Seneca Counties, or to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home in Marion.

Goodwin, Lewis - Lewis Goodwin, 83, of Walworth died December 18, 2006. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He and his family formerly owned and operated Goodwin Gas and Groceries on Plank Road, Lincoln. He was retired from Gleason Works of Rochester. He was a member of the American Legion Post #428 of Ontario and the VFW in Webster. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Mallaber) Goodwin; children, Fred (Nicole) Goodwin of TX, Sharon (Skip) Wunder of Walworth, Linda (Kenneth) Minhinnett of TX., Bev (Al) Brickey of TX, Bonnie (Fran) Snyder of Ontario, Ted (Mary) Goodwin of Clyde, Lewis (Joy) Goodwin, Jr. of Newark; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Ted Goodwin of Ontario; nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson. A Service will be held at Williamson Reformed Church, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m., followed by burial with military honors in the Palmyra Cemetery. Please send memorials to Wayne County Children's Cancer, Foundation, P.O. Box 61, Sodus 14551.

Chase, Carlton - Carlton J. Chase, 83, of Marion and Webster, died December 17, 2006. He is survived by his l wife Millie; children, Diane Haibel, Gail (James) Synyard, James (Carmen) Chase, Christine (Jerry) Uziel, Barry (Carolyn) Chase, all of Webster; nine grandchildren, Todd Synyard, Amy Howard, James Synyard, Jennifer Allen, Jamie Playfair, Michael, Ryan, Adam, Cassidy Chase; and five great-grandchildren. He retired from Genesee Brewing Co. in 1984, after 20 years. He drove truck for over 50 years. Calling hours are December 21 (Thursday) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, where his service will be held 10 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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December 18, 2006

Frost, Robert - Robert Frost, 92, of Sodus died December 15, 2006. He is survived by his children, Margaret 'Peg' (Richard) Malchoff of Sodus, Jack (Diane) Frost of Sandwich, Massachusetts, Laurie Johnson of Los Alamitos, California, Michael (Donna) Schur of Aransas Pass, Texas, Louis Frost of Spokane, Washington, and son-in-law Kip (Chris) Utter of Phelps; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by his wife Margaret Frost, son Robert Frost, daughter Mary Utter, and grandchildren Patti Jo Foote, William Foote and Michael Schur, Jr. Calling hours are Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 11 to 1 at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus, where his funeral service will be held at the conclusion of visitation. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.

Ihrman, Alice - Alice Ihrman, 79, of Marion died December 13, 2006. She is survived her son, Terry (Valerie) Ihrman of Marion; daughters, Karolyn (Thomas) Miller of Clyde, Marilyn Ihrman of Marion, Tina Ihrman of Marion; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, sisters, nieces and one nephew. Friends called at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion; interment is in Marion Cemetery.

Franchot, 'Charlie' - Stanley J. 'Charlie' Franchot, of Ontario, 87, died December 13, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, was retired from the Williamson Highway Department, and was a 62-year member of the Williamson American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Grace (Poole) Franchot; sons, Charles J. (Sherry) Franchot of Williamson, Thomas (Sandra) Franchot of Webster; grandchildren, Kerrie (Sam) Daniels, Casey (Tracie) Franchot, Jason (Melinda) Paniccia; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Benton of Sodus; brother, Ted (Barbara) Franchot of Williamson; nieces, nephews and special friends. Friends attended a Celebration of his Life at the Williamson Bible Baptist Church Saturday. Interment is in the Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. Memorials may be sent to the Ontario Vol. Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 444, Ontario 14519. Arrangements entrusted to the Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

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December 16, 2006

Moran, Thomas F., Jr. – Tom Moran died December 15, 2006 at the age of 79, at the Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community in West Grove, PA. He was born August 28, 1927, the son of Thomas F. Moran, Sr. and Camille (Caddle) Moran. He was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Class of 1950. Tom was a resident of Newark from 1964 until 1971 when he moved to Baltimore, MD. While in Newark he was an active member of St. Michael’s Church and the Newark Elks Lodge. He is survived by his four daughters, Nancy Moran of Baltimore, MD, Barbara Moeller of East Aurora, NY, Janice (Rajan Kaul) Moran, of Batavia, IL, and Megan (Andy) Malinowski of PA. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Brendan Millhouser, Alex Moeller, Jane Moeller, Sona Kaul and Andrew Malinowski; brother Donald (Mary Jane) Moran of Miami, Fl; and many other relatives and friends. Tom was predeceased by his sister Gail (David) Morton. A memorial Mass celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 200 Ware Avenue, Towson, MD at 10:30 am. His ashes will be interred at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Chester, Nathaniel - Nathaniel Chester, Sr. of Springhill, FL and Sodus, died November 10, 2006 in Springhill, FL. He was 86 years old. Deacon Chester was very dedicated to serving in his church. He was retired from Xerox. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Vera; son, Edward Chester (Ethel), Brooksville, FL; 4 daughters, Lucy Bailey (Harold), Williamson, Mary Bain (Bateman) Springhill, FL, Muriel Major (Ramon) Largo, FL, and Melba Heath (Larry), Sodus, two sisters, two brothers, two sister-in-laws, 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives, friends and neighbors. Laid to rest in Lang Memorial Cemetery, Brooksville, FL.

Haitz, Mary L. - Mary L. Haitz, 66, of Northbrook Courts, Auburn, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Highland Hospital, Rochester. Mary was born in Rochester, the daughter of the late John and Bernice Atwood Haitz, growing up in the Rochester area and later living in Newark for over 25 years, spending the past few years in the Auburn area. She enjoyed her friends, the people she met, and the activities while living at Northbrook Courts, Auburn. Surviving are her brother, Louis Haitz, of Newark and her nieces that she was very close to, Bernice Bond and Maryann Bond, both of Auburn; as well as several other nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2006 at Saint Mary's Church, Clark St., Auburn. Interment will be at Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Town of Fleming, NY.

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December 14, 2006

Dawley, Agnes - Agnes M. Dawley, 88, formerly of Phelps, died Dec. 12, 2006. Agnes was born March 13, 1918 in Lyons, to Frederick & Ethel Cornell Frick. She was a founding member of the Ontario and Wayne Home Bureaus. She was predeceased by her brother, George Frick. She is survived by her husband, Milton; sons, Don of Geneva and Gary (Tammy) of Clifton Springs; daughters, Charlotte (George) Mayer of Ransomville, and Bea Coons of Farmington; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call Dec. 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons, where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Daryl Powell officiating. Burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Phelps Fire Dept. Ambulance, 77 Ontario St., Phelps 14532.

Allen, Marguerite - Marguerite Gerber Allen, 94, of Newark, died December 13, 2006. She was born September 3, 1912 in Newark, daughter of Michael and Catherine Brown Gerber. She was a graduate of Newark High School and The Rochester Business Institute. She had worked for the New York Telephone Company, and then for 19 years, she was a cafeteria manager in Newark School District, retiring in 1974. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Church and a member of its Rosary and Altar Society. She chaired the Wayne County Girl Scout Council, volunteered at the Newark Hospital, worked at the election polling places, helped with many community charities. She devoted her life to her late husband, Franklin, who died April 1, 1988 after 52 years of marriage. She is survived by her sister, Betty Gerber of Newark; five children, Marsha (Thomas) Tarantella of Fairport, Joan Brady of Newark, Michael (Linda) Allen of Dedham, MA, Kathryn Allen of Afton, and Thomas Allen of Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Father Peter Clifford will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on December 16, at St. Michael's Church; burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Michael's School, 320 South Main St., Newark 14513.

Goulette, Elinore - Elinore L. Goulette, 85, of Sodus died December 13, 2006. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen (Charles) Collie of Palmyra, and son Stephen (Patricia) Goulette of Newark; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister Gail Caine; in-laws Paul and Jennie Goulette, James and Marie Goulette, Inez DeBadts and Marion Goulette; nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Elinore was predeceased in 1994 by her husband Cecil. Elinore was a Registered Nurse, and had worked at the former Myers Community Hospital in Sodus. Calling hours are Dec. 16 from 2-4 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus; the funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Contributions may be directed to the Sodus Town Ambulance Corps.

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December 14, 2006

Barber, Dorothy V. - Dorothy V. Barber, of Williamson, entered into rest on December 13, 2006 in her 68th year at her home after a brave fight with cancer. Predeceased by her husband, Carmen Barber; parents Carlton and Louise (Converse) Gillette. Survived by her adored children, Larry (Margaret) Hughes of Sodus, AnnaMarie Waild of Stanley, Renee Barber of Stanley; sisters, Rose Marie Prober of Manchester, Thelma Gillette of Manchester; her partner, Wayne Everdyke; nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St. Williamson, where a service will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Bialynski, Kenneth - Kenneth S. Bialynski, 66, of Sodus, died Dec. 12, 2006. He had been a salesman for Nice Car Auto Sales in Palmyra. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Rosemarie (Lygas) Bialynski; children, Ricky (Rhonda) Bialynski of Williamson, Michele (Mark) Jensen of Williamson, Cody Bialynski at home; five grandchildren; brother, Hank (Dottie) Dembs of Webster; sister, Ethel Flannery of Rochester; nieces, nephews and friends. Calling hours are this evening from 6 to 8 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St. Williamson, where a service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. Flowers gratefully declined.

Wood, David E. - David E. Wood, a native of Clifton Springs and an attorney who led national campaigns to protect the environment, died Dec. 10, 2006 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 43. Born July 1, 1963, Mr. Wood was the seventh of eight children raised by Dr. I. Robert Wood and Carol Ann Wood on East Main Street in Clifton Springs. He attended local public schools, graduating from Midlakes High School. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Bucknell University, where he majored in pre-law. He received his law degree from the University of Buffalo. Even as a teenager it was clear that Mr. Wood would lead a life of activism and work on behalf of progressive political causes and social justice. At Midlakes High School he served as the student representative to the board of education, and founded an underground student newspaper that found more favor with his classmates than school administrators. 'He was a crusader for anything that was right,' recalled his father. After earning his law degree, Mr. Wood was employed by the Public Interest Research Groups, a network of state-based organizations that work to protect the environment and public health, and to nurture democratic government. He became the group's national counsel. More recently, Mr. Wood served as executive director of the GrassRoots Recycling Network, a Madison, Wisconsin organization that under his direction became a national leader in the drive to promote responsible disposal of electronic waste. In his advocacy work, Mr. Wood combined a strong idealistic, streak, with a practical appreciation for how to build broad support. A bill to make manufacturers pay for disposal of electronic appliances, he told the Wisconsin legislature in 2004, would be good both for the environment and the state's economy. In his personal life, Mr. Wood applied a wide-ranging curiosity to many varied pursuits that all seemed to come easily to him. He was a gifted natural athlete, an avid out doorsman, a polished handyman, and an eclectic artist His two daughters, Malena, 13, and Emma, 6, were his greatest joy. They survive him, as do his parents, Dr. I. Robert Wood and Carol Ann Wood of Geneva, five sisters and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. It is requested that memorial donations be made to the House of John, 14 Spring Street Clifton Springs, NY 14432. Funeral arrangements have been made with The Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps, NY 14532.

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December 13, 2006

Fitzpatrick, Francis D. - Francis Donald Fitzpatrick, 75, of Newark died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at the DeMay Living Center. Family and friends called Monday (Dec. 11) from 4 to 6 p.m. A Funeral Service was Tuesday (Dec. 12) at the funeral home with Rev. Peter Clifford officiating. Burial in Newark Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In memory of Mr. Fitzpatrick, please consider donations to DeMay Living Center, 100 Sunset Dr., Newark, NY 14513. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born in Buffalo, NY on Feb. 22, 1931. He had worked for Newark Diner, Quality Inn and Zappia Vending Service all in Newark. Mr. Fitzpatrick enjoyed the winter months and snow. In the summer he spent a lot of time working in his garden. He loved to watch baseball and NASCAR racing on TV. Mr. Fitzpatrick will be remembered by his son Francis Jr. and his friend Sheila Hemmingway and many friends in the community and DeMay Living Center. He was predeceased by his wife Marie in 2004 and mother Gertrude.

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December 12, 2006

Kouwe, Jacqueline E. - Jacqueline 'Jackie' Eleanor Kouwe, 71, of Newark, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Family and friends may call today (Tuesday, Dec. 12) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 102 Hope Ave., Newark with Rev. William Mugnolo officiating. In memory of Jackie please consider donations to Meals on Wheels of Wayne County, Nye Rd., Lyons 14489 or to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Jackie was born the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Soggs Wage on Nov. 7, 1935 in Newark, NY. She was a graduate of Newark High School in 1952. Jackie retired as Assistant Vice President of Operations for Columbia Banking in Rochester and Newark. After her retirement she was the Volunteer Coordinator of Meals on Wheels of Wayne County for several years. Jackie was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark. She was also a member of the Red Rose Hat Society and the Newark American Legion Auxiliary. Jackie enjoyed reading, cooking, crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy but the biggest joy in her life were her grandchildren. Jackie will be remembered by her loving husband Lindy Kouwe; daughter Tonya (William) Finn of Newark; sons Andrew of Newark and Mitchell Fries of Lyons; 10 grandchildren and one great granddaughter Carolyn; step-daughter Mary Lynn Kouwe of Liverpool; step-sons Mark (Donna) of Texas, Matthew (Marcia) of Newark and Linwood Wayne Jr. (Kathy) Kouwe of Savannah; sisters Shirley Matteson of E. Palmyra and Bonnie (James) Turner of Clifton Springs; brothers Robert (Thelma), Richard (Charlene) and Jerry (Nancy) Wage all of Newark; sisters-in-law Elizabeth DiGennaro of Scottsville and Marie Sitterly of FL.; many nieces and nephews. Jackie was predeceased by her son, Eric Fries.

Egbert, Edward J. - Edward J. Egbert, died at home on December 11, 2006 at age 56. Survived by his wife Pat; children, Kristin (John) Yurus, Sara Egbert, Edward Egbert, Jr.; granddaughter Courtney Marie; parents, Eugene & Elizabeth Egbert; siblings Eugene (Ramona) Egbert, Mary Ann (Peter) Marron, Karen (Joe) Moses, Sharon (Jeff) Ferrari, Joyce (Bill) Pinkerton, John Pratt; mother-in-law Florence Pratt; father-in-law Gordon (Ruth) Pratt; several nieces & nephews. Ed worked for Blackmon-Farrell Electric Co. for many years & was a member of the Marion Sons of the American Legion. Friends are invited to call 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Payne & Murphy Funeral Home, 1040 Rte. 31, Macedon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m. Friday at St. Anne's Church, Palmyra. Donations may be made to his family in his memory.

Bolleman, Arline L. - Arline L. Bolleman, 89, of Sodus Point, died Saturday, December 9, 2006. Arline is survived by daughters, Shirley (Richard Dahlem) Begy of Rochester and Beth (George) Whiting of Florida; 6 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and 1 niece. Arline was predeceased by her husband, Adrian and her son, Arnold. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at the Sodus Point United Methodist Church, 7490 South Ontario Street, Sodus Point. Interment was held privately at the Sodus Rural Cemetery. At the request of her family, contributions in lieu of flowers should be directed to the Sodus Point United Methodist Church, PO Box 149, Sodus Point, NY 14555. Arr: Norton Funeral Home

Overacre, Bradley G. - Bradley Overacre, age 59, formerly of Clifton Springs passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at Rochester General Hospital. Friends came to call at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Funeral services were held Monday, December 11, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Pioneer Cemetery. Friends may contribute to American Diabetes Association in Bradley's memory. Bradley was born June 7, 1947 in Canandaigua and was the son of the late Earl and Thelma Overacre. He had lived in the area most of his life. He was a1966 graduate of Clifton Springs Central School. Bradley served his country with the U.S. Navy and served a tour of duty on the USS Enterprise in 1969. He also served with the Seabees Naval Construction Force during the Vietnam War. Bradley was employed by Wayne County Highway Department as a surveyor and later operated his own surveying business. He enjoyed gardening and camping in the Adirondacks. Bradley will be sadly missed by his son, Mathew Overacre of Lyons; grandson, Bradley 'Will' Scott Overacre; sisters, Michelle (Donald) Overacre-Post of Clifton Springs, Deborah Taylor of Shortsville; maternal aunt, Florena Miles of Shortsville; nieces, Danielle Giordano of Maryland and Shannon Sommers of New Mexico; and nephew, Sean Sommers of Phelps. Bradley was predeceased by his wife Katharine, in 2002; and daughter, Leslie Theresa.

Zegers, Jacob M. - Jacob M. Zegers of Portville, NY died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in the Olean General Hospital. Born June 6, 1942 in Canandaigua, he was the son of Jacob and Magdalena Mae Johnson Zegers. On January 4, 1964 in Palmyra, he married Mary Alice Vinke. Mr. Zegers was a graduate of Marion Central School in Marion, and of St. Bonaventure University. He was first employed as a school psychologist for Portville Central School. He had been working for the ReHabilitation Center in Olean for close to thirty five years where he helped develop and then served as director of childrens service programs. He developed other programs from their infancy at the ReHabilitation Center and most recently came out of retirement to assist with strategic planning for the agency. He was a member of the Portville Lions Club and he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed working with scale model railroad trains. A memorial service was held at at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean on Friday, November 10. Chaplain Terry Bush offciated. Surviving are his wife, Mary Alice; 2 sons, Christopher (Lynda) Zegers of Johns Island, SC and Gregory (Shirley) Zegers of Portville; 2 granddaughters Trisha Zegers and Jenna Fuller; sister, Nancy Pieters (Herman) Flowers of Marion ; brother, Gerald (Norene) Zegers of Palmyra, mother-in-law and father-in-law Anthony (Connie) Vinke of Marion; sister- in-law, Joan Vinke of Fairport; brother-in-law, David (Elaine) Vinke of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus County Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Inc. 201 S. Union St. Olean, NY 14760 or to the ReHabilitation Center 1439 Buffalo St. Olean, NY 14760.

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December 11, 2006

Laraby, Nicole - Nicole Elizabeth Laraby, 17, of Phelps, died Dec. 8, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident on Route 488 in Phelps. Nicole was born March 4, 1989 in Geneva and was the daughter of Scott and Sherie VanHout Laraby. Nicole, a senior at Midlakes High School, was a member of Midlakes Ski Club and a counselor for the Youth to Youth club. A warm-hearted, adventurous young lady, Nicole was very giving and so full of life. She was involved with the Darfur Project at Midlakes, which collected pennies from students to help children in the province of Darfur in Africa. Nicole enjoyed dancing, music and art. Her goal was to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. On the morning of her accident, Nicole was very excited to see the snow because she lived for snowboarding. She was preceded in death by her sister, Megan Laraby, who died in 2001. She is survived by her parents, Scott Laraby and Sherie Laraby, her mother and best friend of Phelps; brothers, Brandon Coons (fiancee Katie Hollis) of Phelps and Scott Laraby Jr. of Rochester; sister, Erin Laraby of Detroit, Mich.; grandmother, Joyce VanHout; many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Friends may call today (Monday) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 12, at 7 p.m. in the Midlakes High School auditorium, with the Rev. James Knarr officiating. It is requested that memorial donations be made to Darfur Fund or Nicole Elizabeth Laraby Memorial Scholarship Fund. Both are c/o Midlakes High School, Route 488, Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

Synesael, Richard James 'Sy' - Richard James 'Sy' Synesael, 76, of Ackerman Rd., Lyons, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 at Newark Wayne Hospital. Sy was born in Newark, July 19, 1930, son of Edmund & Bertha Rahm Synesael. He was truck driver for Beckens, Caves Lumber, Mason Brewery & Parker Hannifin in Lyons. He served in the Army in WWII. He was a past commander of Arcadia post 2883 of VFW & a member of Newark American Legion .He was a member of Deluge Hose Co. of the Newark Fire Dept. Predeceased by his brother, Arnold in 2004; sisters Belva Livingston & Eleanor Kunow. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathleen Schrader Synesael; 2 sons, Richard (Rhonda) Jr of North Rose, John (Kimberly) of Sodus; 2 daughters, Bobbi (Joe) Bonaiuto of waldorf, MD, Patty (Shawn) Burditt of Marion; 9 grandchildren, Kasi Lee, Staci, Ethan, Adam, Sabrina, Savanna, Joel, Alexandria, Emma; sister, Jeanette Shaw of Hollywood, FL; brother-in-law, Al Livingston of Punta Gorda, FL; nieces, nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct, Newark, where services will be held Wed. at 11 a.m. with Rev. Don White. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Shortsville with full military rites accorded. VFW & American Legion will have a visitation tues at 7P.M. Memorials to a charity of ones' choice.

Tyner, Phyllis Evans - Phyllis Evans Tyner, 66, of Newark, died suddenly, December 7, 2006 following emergency surgery. The daughter of John & Mary Evans, she was born & raised in Aberfan, South Whales, UK. Phyllis received her nursing degree from Merthyr Tydfil Hospital and graduate degree from Frenchay Hospital Bristol University, England and Sully Hospital University of Whales. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Richard; sond James Edward and Andrew Robert; sister Rose Davies; several nieces. Predeceased by her beloved brother Gareth. Phyllis was devoted to her family and will be missed by many. Her Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 12 at St. Marks Episcopal Church, Newark. In lieu of calling hours friends are invited to meet with the family 9:30 on Tuesday at the church. Interment held privately at Riverview Cemetery, Clifton Springs. Donations may be made to Clifton Springs Hospital Foundation in her memory.

Poole, Wade L. 'Mike' - Wade L 'Mike' Poole, 66, of Lyons, died Dec. 8, 2006. Mike will be remembered by his loving & devoted wife Elaine VandenBout Poole; daughter Pamela (Brian) Boisvert; sons, Kevin (Christine), Dale (Jil), David (Doris) & Michael (Angela) Poole; 14 grandchildren & 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters Nancy (Roger) Blondale, Joyce VerStraete & Cheryl (Tom) Bailey; many nieces & nephews. Mike was predeceased by his first wife, Priscilla 'Pat' in 1984; daughter Rebecca & son Gerry; brother-in-law Bill VerStraete. Family & friends called at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St Newark. A Funeral Service was held this morning (Dec. 11) at the Alton Gospel Tabernacle, 5849 Route 14, Alton. Burial in Huron Evergreen Cemetery. In memory of Mike please consider donations to American Diabetes Assoc., 595 Blossom Rd., Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14610.

Kreidler, Thomas E. - Thomas E. Kreidler, April 29, 1957 - De cember 8, 2006. Age 49, formerly of NJ, having resided in NY state and most recently Wind Gap, PA. Passed away on December 8, as a result of a long battle with cancer at Pines of Peace, Ontario. Thomas Kreidler was born on April 29, 1957 in Phillipsburg, NJ to the late Raymond Kreidler of Warren Glen, NJ and Josephine Lommason, of Williamson, NY. Thomas served in the US Army from 1976 - 1980. He also served in the NJ National Guards from 1984 - 1987. He was a radioman. He loved hunting, fishing and the Green Bay Packers. Thomas is survived by one son, Thomas Jr. 'T.J.' of Phillipsburg, NJ; his, mother, Josephine Lommason of Williamson; two sisters, Donna Kreidler of Ontario, Denise Kreidler of Walworth; two brothers, Raymond Kreidler Jr. of Wind Gap, PA, David Kreidler of Noel, MO; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Kreidler Sr. in 2003. A funeral will be held for the public from 10 - 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Doyle Devlin Funeral Home, 695 Corliss Ave Phillipsburg, NJ. The, family will proceed to Greenwich Presbyterian Church Cemetery where Thomas will be buried with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pines of Peace Inc., PO Box 238 Ontario, NY 14519. Local arrangements were made through Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

Curcio, Antonio - Antonio Joseph Curcio, 74, died November 30, 2006, in Plano, Texas. He was born February 15, 1932 in Edwardsville, Pennsylvania to Dominic Curcio and Carmella Salatino Curcio. May 22, 1954 he married Odessa V. Pulley in Nashville, Tennessee. He proudly served in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Silver Star. He was a member of the Newark Elks Lodge and St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie, TX. He is survived by his wife, Odessa Curcio of Wylie, Texas; daughters, Mary Curcio of Garland, Texas, Amy Williams and her husband, Peter of Princeton, Texas; four grandchildren; a sister, Connie Chelenza of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Carmella; and a sister, Rosemarie Lapamarda.

Van Schaffel, James L. - James L. Van Schaffel, 82, of N. Main St., Newark, died Friday, December 8, 2006 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Jim was born in Manchester September 27, 1924, son of Jacob & Jane Atkinson Van Schaffel. He was in the tavern and restaurant business for many years and also was a truck driver in the 80's. He served in the Army Air Corps and was a member of the American Legion in Phelps, and active in the Newark VFW post 2883. He was a former member of the Newark Elks Lodge. Predeceased by his brother Lewis, and survived by his wife Esther Mollenkopf Van Schaffel; brother Carl (Marian) of Newark; sisters, Hilda Wilcox of Auburn and Gilberta Trani of Skaneateles; nieces, nephews. No prior calling hours. Burial will be in the Newark Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials to a charity of one's choice.

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December 7, 2006

Seth, Jack - John A., Jr. 'Jack' Seth, 61, of Sodus, died unexpectedly on December 5, 2006. He is survived by his wife Judy; parents, John and Leona Seth; sister Sherrill (Edwin) Sermon; mother-in-law Lois Brewer; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; special friend Barbara Eggleston. Friends are invited to call Friday, Dec. 8 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home, 1961 Ridge Rd, Ontario, where his Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment Ridge Chapel Cemetery. Donations may be made to Alton Free Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 131, Alton, NY 14413 in his memory.

Girvin, Bonnie - Bonnie A. Girvin, 61, of Williamson, died suddenly on December 4, 2006. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Girvin and her father Howard Bertram. She is survived by her daughter Kellie Girvin; granddaughters, Kylie and Kaitlin; her mother Junia Bertram; siblings, Bethany Brassard, Gary (Sue) Bertram; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Calling hours are today, Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 1961 Ridge Rd, Ontario, where her funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, followed by interment in Furnaceville Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation in her memory.

Umphrey, Florence - Florence R. 'Flossie' Umphrey, 77, of Sodus died December 6, 2006. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy (Lester) VerSluys of Waterloo, Helen Huff of Sodus, Edna Lumley of Sodus; special friends, Rev. John and Rev. Sharon Wright of Sodus; several nieces, nephews and close friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Umphrey and her brother, Chester Bowens. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of her life at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main Street, Williamson, Saturday, December 9 at 11 a.m. Private interment will be in Baptist Rural Cemetery, Sodus Center. Contributions would be welcome at American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester 14609.

Wolfbrandt, Marcy - Marcy Lynn Wolfbrandt, 46, of Newark, died December 4, 2006, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Marcy was born September 16, 1960 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Ron and Arline Wolfbrandt. She is survived by her husband Larry; children Randy Lada and Kelsea Wolfbrandt; parents Ron and Arline Wolfbrandt; sister Kathleen Wieme (Mike Breen); brother Curt; loving friend Steve Lada; nephew Brian (Erika) Wieme of Florida; niece Kristi (Mark) Quill; great-nephews Max Wieme and Brady Quill and great-niece Lexi Wieme.

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December 6, 2006

Ford, Clifford J. - Clifford J. Ford, 83, of Marion, died December 3, 2006. Friends and family are welcome to call today (Wednesday) 2-5:30 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, where Funeral Service will be held 5:30 immediately following calling hours. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ruth; daughter, Cynthia (Paul) Peterson of Marion; sons, Brian (Laurel) Ford of Marion, Duane (Teresa) Ford of Marion, and Christopher, (Lisa Tellier) Ford of East Williamson; grandchildren, Joshua, Aubre, Nicole, Brandon, Alexandria; great-grandson, Tre', extended family, Amanda, Sara, Emily, Molly; Anna, Nova, Kayla, Kaydence and Alyssa; sisters, Irene Klaeysen of Palmyra and Naome Van Camp of Phelps; Helen (Rodney) Adriaansen of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Bowdren, Robert - Robert Bowdren, 74, of Clifton Springs, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006, at the Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic, with his loving family at his side. Bob was born July 30, 1932 in Melrose, Massachusetts, the son of the late Thomas and Mabel Bowdren and had lived in the area all of his life. He served his country in the Marines during the Korean War and was a graduate of RIT. Bob worked for Fluoro Film in Marion, a business owned by his father and later became the founder and editor of the Community Trader in Clifton Springs. He was a member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church, Past Commander of the Phelps American Legion, and founder of the Clifton Springs Chamber of Commerce. Bob was a former member of the Clifton Springs Rotary Club, and former President and Treasurer of the Phelps Sauerkraut Festival. Bob was a history buff and quite an artist in his spare time. He also had a passion for sailing. He was loved by anyone who knew him and will be sadly missed by all of his loving friends and family. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Bob's life at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 6) at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the House of John, in Bob's memory. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Betty Bowdren of Clifton Springs; his previous wife, Gweneth V. Landers of Maryland; daughter, Karen (Richard) Bowdren LaDuca of California; stepdaughters, Janice Marcoccia of Clifton Springs, Sandra (Emil) Flint of West Virginia, Barbara Landers Ridley of Clifton Springs; stepson, Douglas Landers of Rochester; daughter-in-law, Cindy S. Bowdren of Maryland; grandchildren, Brent, Michelle, Camden, Justin, Robert and Kristina; great- grandson, Connor; and sister, Jeany Schultz of Arizona. Bob was predeceased by his son, Brian; sister, Hazel; and grandson, Vesta. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs.

McCuen, Patricia Anne - Patricia Anne McCuen, 59, of W. Miller St., Newark, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at Newark Manor. Pat was born in Tupperlake, NY on Sept. 5, 1947, the daughter of Robert and June Milliman McCuen. She had worked at Ultralife Batteries in Newark for 2 years. There will be no prior calling hours. A graveside service will be held Friday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Rt. 14 North, Lyons, with the Rev. Jack Bailey. Arrangement by Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark. Pat is survived by her loving and caring friend, Jerry W. Marr of Newark; brother, Richard VanHaneghan of Newark; sister, Mary Lou Buck of Arizona; nieces, nephews. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. North, Rochester, NY 14609.

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December 5, 2006

Simonse, Edward - Edward Simonse died December 1, 2006 in Dona Ana, NM. Mr. Simonse was born in Newark, NY on June 22, 1930, the son of Arthur and Florence Criel Simonse. Edward was a resident of Newark until the early 1980s when he moved to Dona Ana, NM with his sisters Diane and Elsie. Mr. Simonse was predeceased by his parents, his brother Donald and sister, Helen Canne. He is survived by his sisters Diane (Jerry) Doyle of Dona Ana, NM, Elsie (Ralph) Canne of Greenback, TN, and brother-in-law Gerald Canne of Williamson and several nieces and nephews Burial will be held at the Newark Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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December 4, 2006

Bailey, Michael R. - Michael R. 'Monkey' Bailey, 26, of Palmyra, died suddenly on Sat., Dec. 2, 2006. Michael was born on March 10, 1980 in Canandaigua, New York to Robert and Tina Pulcini Bailey. He attended Palmyra-Macedon High School where he was active in wrestling, baseball. and soccer. He was employed by Liberty Construction of Palmyra. Michael enjoyed 4- wheeling, dirt bikes and anything he could take apart and put back together, but his greatest love was his family. He was predeceased by his grandfathers Bernie Pulcini and Sid Bailey. Michael is survived by his parents, Tina and Robert Bailey; loving girlfriend, Stephanie Cancilla; sisters, Stephanie and Bethany; very special grandmothers, Lois Pulcini and Helen Bailey; special nephew, Bailey; several aunts, uncles and cousins and extended family and many, many friends. Family and friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at 11 am on Thursday, December 7 at the Palmyra Moose Club. Contributions in memory of Michael may be directed to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489.

Tellier, Clyde - Clyde Tellier, 89, of Newark died on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at Pines of Peace in Ontario. Mr. Tellier was born on June 30, 1917, in Williamson, the son of Henry and Jennie Colwell Tellier. He had been a machinist for several companies in the area. Along with his wife, he also had owned and operated the Easy Wash Launderette and the Tire Spot, both in Newark. Clyde was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Alma on October 15, 2006. He is survived by his son Thomas (Mary) of Wolcott, four daughters Linda (Eldon) Clements of Phelps, Patricia (Steve) Goulette of Newark, Karen (Mike) Keeley of Lyons and Kathleen Gibson of Williamson, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a brother Arthur Tellier of Rochester, and a brother-in-law Donald (Lena) Wilkinson of Three Mile Bay, NY. Friends may call from 2 to 4 P.M. on Tuesday December 5, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral Services will follow at 4 P. M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Huron Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to the Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario, New York 14519.

Kwolek, Terry L. (Young) - Terry L. (Young) Kwolek, of Palmyra/Baxter Springs, KS, 56, died on December 1, 2006, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Terry was born on Sept. 24, 1950, the daughter, of Albert and Mary Crossman Young. She was a 1968 graduate of Palmyra High School and currently resided in Baxter Springs, KS. Terry was a member of the Church of Christ of Baxter Springs where she volunteered many hours to help those in need. Mrs. Kwolek is survived by her husband John; sons Eric Hoffa of Cocoa, FL, and Kenneth Hoffa of Woonsocket, RI; parents Albert and Mary Young of Palmyra; sisters Pat Marks of Naples, Beth McCloskey of Palmyra and Jean Gallaharn of Crane, MI; brother, George Young of Nancy, KY; and four grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home; Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra.

Smith, Dorothea (James) - Dorothea (James) Smith, of Palmyra, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2006, at age 95. Predeceased by her husband Arnold. She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Donald) Lewis; grandchildren, Jason, Mike (Brooke Cummings); great-grandson, Ethan; sisters Carol Dean, Vera Kenville; several nieces & nephews, including Burt Smith & Richard Smith. Friends are invited to call today (Monday), 5-8 p.m. at McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson Street, Palmyra. Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Palmyra United Methodist Church. Burial Palmyra Cemetery at the family's convenience. Donations may be rnade to Palmyra United Methodist Church or a charity of one's choice in her memory.

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December 2, 2006

Graham, Jessica - Jessica N. Graham, 15, of Newark died November 29, 2006 at Strong Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Jessica was born March 4, 1991 in Newark, daughter of Wendy Wickum and Jesse Graham. She was a ninth-grade student at Newark High School. Friends may call Sunday, December 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark. Private services will be held Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. William Malone officiating. Jessica is survived by her parents; brothers, David Hannold and Chet DeWolf; sister McKenzie Graham; stepfather Dan DeWolf of Newark; maternal grandparents Lee and Ruth Wickum of Lyons; paternal grandparents Joanna Femouw and Gary VanHanehan of Rochester; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many loving friends. Memorials would be appreciated, to Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua 14424 or to the East Palmyra Fire Dept.

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November 29, 2006

Salisbury, Barney - John Lewis 'Barney' Salisbury, 90, formerly of Phelps, died November 26, 2006 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. He had lived at Quail Summit, Canandaigua, after residing for many years at SunnysideFarms, Marbletown Road. He was born May 24, 1915 in Phelps, son of the late John Lewis Sr. and Harriet LuLu Ringer Salisbury. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Wharton School with a BS in Economics, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a charter member of the Phelps Historical Society and was a member of the United Church of Phelps. He was a fruit grower and owned and operated Sunnyside Farms. He was a life member of the NYS Farm Bureau and a Life member of the NYS Horticulture Society. A charter member of the International Dwarf Fruit Tree Association, he also was a member of the Polish-American Agricultural Exchange. He received the Silver Award from the Polish government, the highest award in Poland, for his contribution toward horticulture. He also received an award from the University of Poznan. Mr. Salisbury employed 75 workers over the years that came to America for a minimum of a one year education intern through the Church of the Brethren. He also invented and patented the Home Freezer Aid Kit. He was a member of the Phelps Rotary Club until 2005 when it ended it's charter and then joined the Clifton Springs Rotary Club. He had perfect attendance for over 60 years and received the Paul Harris Fellow in 1986. He frequently attended Newark Rotary meetings. The first Eagle Scout in Phelps, Mr. Salisbury was the outstanding scout in New York and was presented the award by Eleanor Roosevelt. Salisbury was also a Scout Master for 10 years. A 16 gallon donor of blood, Mr. Salisbury enjoyed playing. bridge, fishing, doing word searches and word scrambles. He is survived by his wife E. Louise Salisbury of Canandaigua; sons John (Diane) Salisbury of Concord, NH; Philip (Mary) Salisbury of Springfield, IL; Paul (Jeanne) Salisbury of Newark; daughters, Elizabeth 'Betsey' (Joseph) Homer of Scotia and Sally (Mark) Zelonis of Zionsville, IN; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a cousin, Bob W. Salisbury; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Arthur, Frank and Leonard. Friends may call Friday (Dec. 1) from 7-9 p.m. at The Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps. A memorial service will held on Saturday at 11 AM in the United Church of Phelps with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Resthaven Cemetery. It is requested that memorial donations be made to the Phelps Historical Society, 66 Main Street, Phelps or the United Church of Phelps, 58 Main Street, Phelps, NY 14532.

Contant, Harold - Harold E. Contant, 87, of Palmlyra died November 26, 2006, after a very long, courageous battle with ALS. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Elizabeth 'Peggy'; son James; brother-in-law R. Stuart Smith, Jr.; several nieces, nephews, & great-nieces & nephews.He was an avid skeet shooter for many years. He was named 10 times to the All American Skeet Team, and 14 times was NYS Champion. He was inducted into the National Skeet Association Hall of Fame. For 43 years he owned and operated a service station in Palmyra. The 'Texaco Tech' was given to the Village of Palmyra in 1980. Friends may call Thursday, Nov. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Mcguire/Hargrave & -Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra. Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Palmyra United Methodist Church. Interment Palmyra Cemetery.

Allen, Kenneth - Kenneth Carroll Allen, formerly of Palmyra and Rochester, died November 16, 2006, in Wilmington, NC. He was predeceased by his first wife, Alma, daughter Bonnie, and sisters Janet, Helen, and Betty. He is survived by his wife, Bobbe Allen; children, Kenneth (Marge) Allen, Douglas (Barb) Allen, Wendy (Jim) Miller, Richard (Joy) Herrington, Buddy (Dawn) Herrington, Alan (Tiffany) Herrington, Robin Matyjewicz and Sandy Hill; brother Jack (Mary) Allen; 14 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main St., Palmyra. Interment will follow in White Haven Cemetery, Pittsford. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 725 Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Helch, Augustus - Augustus 'Gus' F. Helch, 81, of Lyons died Nov. 23, 2006 at the Pines of Peace. Gus was born Nov. 25, 1924, in Lyons, the son of John and Maria Guist Helch. He retired after 33 years in the highway and construction paving business. He grew up on a farm in Lyons and farmed. He grew crops for the World War II effort. He was a member of local union 333 of Syracuse. He loved the outdoors, where he hunted and fished. He and his wife had lived in Rose for 45 years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan Hauser Helch; two sons, Jon (Maria) of Gates and James (Charlene) of Lyons; grandchildren, Candice, Carter and Jonathan; great-grandchild, Kailey; two sisters, Martha Clark and Carol Taylor of California; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert in 1982 and brother-in-law, Olney Clark in 2006. Arrangements by Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St. in Lyons. Services were officiated by the Rev. Cynthia Huling Hummel, and interment is in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario 14519.

Dietz, Doris - Doris Dietz, formerly of Marion, died November 21, 2006 at age 89 in Portsmouth, VA. Survived by her two sons, Robert (Phyllis) of FL and Karl (Julie) of VA; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sister Florence DeNeering. Burial in Marion at the convenience of the family.

Cook, Blanche - Blanche L. Cook, 87, of Palmyra died Nov. 27, 2006 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Blanche was born March 1, 1919, in Clifton Springs, daughter of Charles and Genevieve Black Fox. She was married to Chester E. Cook in 1936 in Clifton Springs. Blanche was a longtime resident of Palmyra and a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Blanche is survived by her daughters Donna (Richard) Hughson and Anita (Dick Landers) Otto; sons Gerald (Ina DeFisher), Charles, Richard (Jackie) and Michael (Shannon) Cook; sister Dorothy Boardman; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Chester and her sister Susan Suhr. Friends may call from 11-1 on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A funeral service will follow calling hours at 1 p.m. Contributions in memory of Blanche may be directed to the Wayne County Nursing Home, 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons, NY 14489.

Koning, Sarah - Sarah Josephine (DeVries) Koning, 86, of Palmyra and Sodus, died November 27, 2006, at the age of 86. Predeceased by her husband Peter Koning Jr.; her parents, Sidney and Line DeVries; and brother Charles DeVries. Survived by daughter, Barbara (James) Hicks of Newark; brother Henry (Ruth) DeVries of Nevada; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call 2-4 & 7-9 Wednesday, Nov. 29 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, where a Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Palmyra Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Reformed Church in Marion.

McCloskey, Lorri - Lorraine K. 'Lorri' McCloskey, 12, of Palmyra, died November 24, 2006, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Lorri is survived by her parents, David and Beth McCloskey of Palmyra; brother Zackery; maternal grandparents, Albert and Mary Young; Paternal grandparents, Donna and Poncho Mancilla and many,, many friends and extended family members. Family and friends are invited to call from 6-9pm on Wed., Nov. 29th at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Thurs., Nov. 30th at the First Baptist Church of Palmyra. Contributions in memory of Lorri may be directed to CURE Childhood Cancer, 200 Westfall Rd., Rocheste 14620.

Taylor, Paul - Paul A. Sr. (Pop-Pop) Taylor, 57, of Sodus died November 25, 2006. Paul was predeceased June 28, 2005 by his wife Alice. He is survived by his children: Geraldine (Victor). Murray, Paul (Sarah), Taylor Jr., Dawn (Robert) VanDyke, Kristi Taylor & Terri Taylor; grandchildren Jonathon, Sammantha, Christopher, Robbie, Liam & Gavin 'Gavman'; brother James Taylor and best friend Raymond Chavez. A Memorial service will be held, 6 p.m. Friday at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. The family requests the courtesy of no flowers. Memorials should be directed to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.

Garrison, Hilda G. - Hilda Gay Garrison, 71, of Phelps Street, Lyons, passed away Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006 following a brief illness. Respecting Hilda's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be in South Lyons Cemetery for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. Hilda was born March 7, 1935, in Rodell, WV, the daughter of John and Sarah Pilkenton Hartwell. She devoted her life to loving and caring for her large family. Beyond that, she gave 30 years of employment at the Newark Developmental Center. Hilda is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Alfred; son, Terry (Betty); grandchildren, Amy and John Garrison; her brothers and sisters, Leonard (Dorothy) Hartwell, Ernest (Yvonne) Hartwell, Rosa (Richard) Barnes, Jewell (Tom) Crowley, Larry (Kathy) Hartwell, Bane (Fern) Hartwell, Rhonda Rieke, Roger (Sheila) Hartwell; brother-in-law, Edward Hannon; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, John Lee Hartwell; and sisters, Millie Hartwell and Carol Amrose. Arrangements are entrusted to the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons.

Chalker, Veronica (Vernie) Polakiewicz - Veronica (Vernie) Polakiewicz Chalker, age 87, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. She will be greatly missed & always loved. Friends may call Thursday 9-11 a.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark, where services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Peter Clifford. Burial in Newark Cemetery. Memorials to the Wayne county Nursing Home, Nye Rd., Lyons or to a charity of ones choice. Veronica was born October 29, 1919 in Rochester; daughter of Michael & Ella Symanek Polakiewicz. Veronica was raised in Lyons & graduated from Lyons High School Class Of 1939. At the age of 17 Veronica was voted Wayne County Apple Blossom queen of 1937, a title that she has always been proud of. She was a resident of Clyde many years where she worked for the General Electric Co. in 1940 & early 50. Later, she & her husband Leon moved to Newark where she remained a resident for many yrs. Veronica also worked for Hanover Dist of Newark in the 1970s. For the past several years she has resided in Phelps in Vienna Gardens. Vernie loved her family & friends & she enjoyed spending time with them. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, housekeeping & playing cards. She was member of St. Michaels Church in Newark. Veronica is survived by her daughter; Marilyn (David) Bastian of Sodus; 2 grandchildren; Michael (Samantha) Bastian of River Ridge, LA & Laurie Bastian of Sodus; sisters-in-law; Clara & Doris Polakiewicz of Newark & Hazel Liseno of Clyde: many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews & cousins. Predeceased by her husband Leon G. in 1967; brothers; infant Louis; Edward, Joseph, Teofel (Trip) & Leonard Polakiewicz; sisters; Julia Tomasheski & Josephine Lay Green.

Treasure, Anne - Anne M. Treasure , 72, of Wolcott, died November 27, 2006.Anne was predeceased by her beloved, husband Paul E. Treasure Sr., son Edward Treasure and sister Joan Ferrell. She is survived by her children Joan M. (Gary) Grambo, Elizabeth M. (Daniel) DiPirro, Ellen M. (Tim) Powell, Kathleen M. (Andrew Bing) Treasure, Paul E. (Kathleen) Treasure Jr., Teresa M. (Shawn) Moore & Peter J. (Christine) Treasure Sr.; grandchildren Michael Bliss, Thomas Grambo, Nicolena Treeslure, Ella Treasure, Amelia Moore & Peter Treasure Jr.; siblings John (Carol) Martin, Edward (Ann) Martin Jr., Thomas (Melinda) Martin, Mary (Donald) Walczak, Nicolas Martin, Francelia (Frederick) Rebscher, Bernard (Margie DeCesare) Martin Sr. & Bernadette (Edward) Williams, as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of Edward & Nicolena Martin. She attended college in Oswego, and had a rewarding teaching career at the Red Creek Central School District and North Rose-Wolcott Central School District. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 3-7 p.m. at the Colvin-Robertson-Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford St., Wolcott. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. from St. Mary Magdalene Church. Interment will follow at Glenside Cemetery in Wolcott. In lieu of flowers, Anne's family requests that donations be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or, the Anne Treasure Scholarship Fund, c/o Red Creek Central School District, Red Creek, NY 13143.

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November 27, 2006

Bade, William - William A. Bade, 97, of Newark died Nov. 25, 2006 in his home that he built in 1948. Family and friends may call Tuesday (Nov. 28) from noon to 2 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur C. Sziemeister officiating. Interment will be in East Newark Cemetery. He was born December 30, 1908 in Lyons, son of Albert and Flora Stell Bade. He worked as a painter and interior decorator for various companies including James Fagner Painting, Gordon Brumm Painting, and Lake Shore Lumber. He was a member of the Newark Masonic Lodge No. 83 F&AM and an enthusiastic member of the H.E.T. Club. He traveled around the United States in his 1951 Hudson Hornet which he rebuilt. He is survived by his son Robert J. (Sharon) Bade of Marion; grandchildren Kathryn (Charles) Rowlee of Fulton, Robert W. (Jamie) Bade of Marion, and Thomas Boucher of Farmington; great grandchildren Mikayla and Tristyn Bade, Jacob Baker and Leah Rowlee. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth DeWispelaere Bade, on Jan. 15, 2003; also predeceased by his daughter Barbara Boucher in 1994, and by two brothers and three sisters.

Sinack, Frank - Frank E. Sinack, 87, of Newark, died Nov. 25, 2006 at Rochester General Hospital. Frank was born September 15, 1919 in Phelps, the son of Leo and Amelia DeRycke Sinack. He retired from Black Diamond Trucking and drove for Goetzman & Neuman Trucking for 35 years. He served in the Army in World War II in the China-Burma-India Theatre. He was a member of the Teamsters Local of Rochester, VFW and American Legion of Newark, Marbletown Fire Department, Wayne County Fire Police, and St. Michael's Church. He was predeceased in 1993 by his wife, Edith; by brother Butch Lawrence in 1995; and sister Virginia DeWispelaere. He is survived by his daughter, Peg (Robert) Hartman of Victor; son Francis (Carol) Sinack of Palmyra; sister Madeline VanLare of Newark; brother Peter (Etta Belle) of Bath; five grandchildren - Lori (Stephen) LaSalle, Scott (Cindy) Hartman, Julie (Ken) Brodeur, Beth (Joby) Lawson, Chris Sinack; seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today, November 27, at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark. The VFW will visit at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. November 28, at St. Michael's Church; interment will be in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Michael School in Newark.

Mulhern, Tim - Timothy R. Mulhern, 47, of Marion died Nov. 25, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Robert J. Mulhern. He is survived by his loving wife Lori; children Ryan and Corey; his mother, Carole Mulhern; sister, Shelly (Sean) Quinn; brothers, Dan (Maureen), Sean (Sandra) and Rob (Beth) Mulhern; parents-in-law Bob (Dottie) Kittle; sisters-in-law Lynn (Paul) Polochock and Lisa (Bruce) Cramer; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins & many caring friends. A celebration of Tim's Life will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Marion. In loving memory of Coach Tim, a sports camp scholarship fund has been established which will be awarded to a deserving young athlete who demonstrates courage, passion and teamwork. Contributions may be directed to the United Church of Marion, P.O. Box 52, Marion 14505.

Harrington, Lois - Polly 'Lois' Harrington, 57, of Sodus died November 22, 2006. She is survived by daughter Brandie Broussard of LA; grandchildren Brandt and Carreigh; sisters Susan Howe and Lee (Mike) Tessier of Glens Falls; brothers Lewis (Virginia) Donaldson of Houston, TX and John (Linda) Donaldson of Newark; several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Friends are invited to call Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus, where the funeral service will follow calling hours. Interment will be in North Hudson. Contributions may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077.

Norton, Roger - Roger Yale Norton, 86, of County Road 7, Clifton Springs died November 22, 2006. Roger was born February 11, 1920 in Batavia, son of the late Guy and Eva Norton, and served his country in the Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. He was employed by Garlock Inc. for 43 years and owned and operated Norton's Greenery, with his wife, Virginia. Roger was a past Boy Scout troop leader for 10 years. He was a member of the Port Gibson Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Palmyra VFW. Roger enjoyed birdwatching, canoeing and camping. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; children, Alan (Kathy) Norton, Hugh (Cathy) Norton, Cynthia (David) Herrmann, Paul (Dawn) Norton, and Chuck (Sharon) Norton; grandchildren, Alan Norton, Larry Schrader, Jim (Renee) Herrmann, Mathew (Melissa) Herrmann, Jessica (Bror) Meissner, Joshua Norton, Timothy Norton, and the Rev. Rebecca (Peter) Laird; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Zachary and Jacob Meissner and Joshua, Robbie and Katy Herrmann. Friends are invited to a memorial service at 2 p.m. on November 28, at the Port Gibson Methodist Church. Burial will be in Port Gibson Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the Finger Lakes Boy Scout Council in Roger's memory. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs.

Eldridge, Margaret - Margaret Eldridge, 79, of Elizabethtown, died November 20, 2006. She is survived by her son George and wife Paulette, son William and wife Rachel, and son James; daughter Darnell Stuart and husband Lyman, and daughter Meredith Eldridge; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held December 2 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 Williams St. Elizabethtown. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Church of the Good Shepherd, c/o Altar Guild, 11 Williams St. Elizabethtown 12932.

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November 26, 2006

Compton, Charles P. - Charles P. Compton, died Wed., Nov. 22, 2006, age 79. Predeceased by his wife, Harriet. He leaves his children, Randolph of Farmington, Gary (Kelly) of Williamson, Beth (John) Mottler of Wolcott, Dawn (Tim) Everhart of Sodus, Betty Keefer of Seneca Falls, Charles (Laurie) Kominiarek of Phelps & Emerson of Rochester; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and sister-in-law, Carolyn (John) Hill of Ontario. Friends are invited to call 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sunday at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster where his Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday. Interment Webster Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of choice.

Sears, Benjamin L. Jr. - Benjamin L. Sears, Jr. passed away on November 21, 2006, age 86, at his home in Wolcott with his wife Eleanor by his side. Born in Clyde to Benjamin and Etna Mae Sears, he was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps serving from July 1942 until October 1945. He later moved to Florida where he was employed at the Kennedy Space Center, where he worked on the United States manned spaceflight program, Project Mercury. He is survived by his wife Eleanor; step-son Philip (Linda) Rasbeck; step grandson Michael Rasbeck; brother Robert (Yolanda) Sears of Elmira Hgts; sisters Bette Doyle of Rapid City, SD, Ida Mae 'Midge' DeMarco of Newark; special in-laws Barbara Sears of Clifton Springs, George Shove, Dorothy (Gordon) Neal, Barbara (Duane) Seager, Phyllis (Arthur) Foster, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers D'Elting, Wesley, Wilbur and Richard Sears. Friends are invited to call Saturday, from 12-2 at the Colvin-Robertson-Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford St., Wolcott, where his funeral will be at 2 p.m. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Huron Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions in his memory should be directed to Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main St., Newark, NY 14513, or to the American Cancer Society.

Hutchinson, Jack Ensworth - Jack Ensworth Hutchinson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to his eternal rest on November 21, 2006. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA August 5, 1922 to Roy and Eva (Birdsall) Hutchinson. He had one brother, Claude B. Hutchinson, who predeceased him. Jack graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. He proudly served his country during WWII in the Eighth Air Force. He attained the rank of Major and was a lead Pilot who flew twenty-six missions in the European Theater. After the war, Jack began a successful business career that culminated in his forming his own company, Rendoll Paper Corporation. He was the owner and President of this company from 1962 to 1986 when he sold it to Bell of Canada. Jack resided in Newark from 1954 to 2005. He served as an officer of many organizations in Newark, including President of the Newark School Board, Warden of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, President of the Newark Country Club, and Director of Newark-Wayne Hospital. He began vacationing on Ft. Myers Beach in 1954. He returned yearly and bought a home on the beach at the Privateer Condominium in 1975. He served as an officer including President of the Privateer beginning in 1976 through 2004. He loved reading, sailing, golf, socializing with his many friends, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jack is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Mary Catherine (Ellis), three children, Roy of Penfield, Barbara Grund (Warren) of Liverpool, NY, and Jack (Rebecca) of Victor; one niece Carol Miller (Don) of State College, PA, a brother-in-law Fred Ellis (Shirley) of Bridgeville, PA, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Nome of Fort Myers is in charge of arrangements.

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November 22,  2006

Zugibe, Dr. Frederick T. Jr. - Dr. Frederick T. Zugibe, Jr. of East Avenue, Newark, died unexpectedly on November 20, 2006. Fred was born February 2, 1952 in Suffern, the first child of Frederick and Catherine O'Leary Zugibe. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Anna, on August 4, 1973. He earned his Medical Degree from New York Medical College in 1978, completed his Residency at the University of Rochester in 1981 and completed his Cardiology Fellowship at Strong Memorial Hospital in 1983. He moved his family to Newark in 1983, joining the NewarkWayne Community Hospital staff and started his cardiology practice here. He has practiced exclusively in Newark for the past 23 years and started a second practice in Canandaigua in 1998. He owned Heart Associates of the Finger Lakes; he was board certified in cardiology and internal medicine. He had written many articles for medical publications. He was a former director of the Intermediate Care Unit, former Chief of Physicians at Newark Hospital, former chief of Internal Medicine. Fred's greatest passion was creating his vineyard on Seneca Lake, with his three sons. It brought him much joy to spend his free time working outside with his boys. He and Anna were proud to be able to bring their family together and provide them with an exciting future. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 22 and from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, November 23 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Father Peter Clifford will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, November 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark. He is survived by Anna, his wife of 33 years; sons Frederick III (Amy) of Geneva, Brendan of Canandaigua, and Sean of Geneva; a grandson Frederick IV; his parents, Frederick and Catherine of Garnerville; three brothers, Thomas (Peggy) of Garnerville, Matthew (Carol) of Stony Point, Kevin of Pearl River; three sisters Theresa (Stephen) Mandracchia of Warwick, Mary (Peter) Raleigh of Warwick, and Kathryn (Thomas) Blaber of Ballston Lake; nieces and nephews. Donations may be made in Dr. Zugibe's honor to the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Newark 14513.

Nash, Patricia E. - Patricia E. Nash, of Sodus/Crossville, TN died on November 19, 2006 after a brief illness. Her loss will be forever felt and she will be missed immensely. She was born on September 23, 1926, and is survived by her husband of 56 years, Reginald, and her daughters, Jane (John) Somerville and Sally Nash (Robert Zecher) as well as grandchildren, Kyle and Nicole Boor and Kate and Robert Zecher. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, Sodus, on Saturday, November 25 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either RIDDS (Hepatitis C Research Foundation), 222 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607 or Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylva- nia Plaza, New York, NY 10122.

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November 21,  2006

Dickson, Yvonne M. (Paton) - Yvonne M. Dickson died Sunday, November 19, 2006 at the age of 67. Devoted Daughter, Mother and Grandmother. Predeceased by her son Christopher Todd Dickson and her Father Harry B. Paton. Survived by Mother Jennie Paton. Children, Licia (Curtis) Colbert and Jeffrey (Karen Benge) Dickson. Three loving grandchildren, Krystle and Dylan Colbert, Tyler Dickson; brother Ronald (Mary Ann); nephew Bill Paton (Rebecca) and niece Jennifer (Tom) VanKowenburg; five great nephews and her lifetime friend Cora Waite. No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of her life, Wednesday, 2 p.m. from the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. Private interment at the convenience of the family at White Haven Memorial Park, Marsh Road, Pittsford.

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November 20, 2006

Monje, Dick - Richard 'Dick' Francis Monje, 80, of Newark, died November 19, 2006. Dick was predeceased April 24, 2005 by his wife, Joyce Stripp Monje. He is survived by his son John Monje of Delhi; daughters, Sharon Monje and husband Joseph Lawson of Prattsburg, Marcia (Brian) Olenych of Bovine Center, Jennifer (John) Hurlburt of Newark; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Dottie) Monje of Wolcott and James Monje of Newark; sister Gloria (Sock) Rogers of Indiana; nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the family on December 9, 2006, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the family home, 1315 Hillside Dr. in Newark. In memory of Dick, please consider donations to House of John, 12 Spring St., Clifton Springs, 14432, or Lighthouse of Sodus Point Museum, 7606 Ontario St., Sodus Point, 14555. You may send a memory or condolence by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

Osborn, Gladson - Gladson L. Osborn, 95, of Williamson, died November 19, 2006. Glasson was a retired chief engineer of the Wayne Cold Storage Company of East Williamson and a member of the Sodus Reformed Church. He had been a volunteer fireman and past Commissioner of the East Williamson Fire Dept. and the International Union of Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Alice (DeRidder) Osborn; daughter, Audrey (John), Pulver of Sodus; son, David (Linda) Osborn of Williamson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth Osborn of Williamson; brother-in-law, Adrian DeRidder of Marion; nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, Nov. 21 at the Bible Baptist Church of Williamson, from noon to 1:30, followed by a celebration of his life at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Private Interment, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. Memorials may be sent to Pines of Peace, Inc., P.O. Box 238, Ontario 14519. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

McCann, Heavy - Deacon Leon 'Heavy' McCann, 93, of Williamson, died November 16, 2006. He was born in Greenville, AL, February 17, 1913. The son of the late Colon and Lillie Bell (Ziegle) McCann. He was a retiree from Lane Construction Company of Rochester. A life member of the Redeem Bethel Church of God in Christ Community Fellowship Center of Williamson. He was predeceased by his sisters, Carrie Davis, Louis Jackson and Ruth McCann. He is survived by a sister, Daisy (McCann) Cheatham of Pensacola, Florida; son, Deacon Nathaniel (Ethel) Wynn of Williamson; daughter, Patricia M. Walker of Williamson; grandchildren, Latasha (Kenny) Felton of Williamson, Tanice Faniel of Indianapolis, LeVar (Christina) Faniel of Williamson; great-grandsons, Di'Monique George, Chasman Phelps, Marshall James Faniel; special niece and nephew, Rev. Johnnie (Zeenie) Blocker of Pensacola, FL; nieces, nephews, cousins, special church family and friends. Calling hours are November 21, 6-9 p.m. at the Redeem Bethel Church of God in Christ Fellowship Center, 4496 Route 104, Williamson, where a Celebration of his Life will be held Wednesday at noon, followed by interment in Ridge Chapel Cemetery, Williamson. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Redeem Bethel Church of God in Christ Fellowship Center, P.O. Box 187, Williamson 14589. Arrangements have been entrusted to Young Funeral Home in Williamson.

VanDerBrook, Darlene - Darlene R. (Osborn) VanDerBrook, 59, of Sodus died November 18, 2006. She was predeceased by her father, Landon Osborn. She is survived by her loving companion, Charles VanDerBrook; son, Stephen VanDerBrook (Lynette Grace) of Walworth; four grandchildren; her mother, Ruth Osborn of Williamson; sister, Coleda (Buck) Weeks of Ontario; brother, Linus (Diane) Osborn of Pultneyville; nieces, nephews and special friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson, Wednesday (Nov. 22) from 6-8 p.m., followed by a service at 8. Private internment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Williamson. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympthy may be directed to Wallington Fire Co., P.O. Box 57, Sodus 14551.

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Lyon, Raymond A. - Raymond A. Lyons of Port Gibson died on Friday, November 17, 2006 at Clifton Springs Hospital at the age of 84. Raymond was born on October 13, 1922 in Port Gibson to Kenneth and Margaret DePuyt Lyon. He was a graduate of Newark High School and a lifelong resident of Port Gibson. Raymond and the former Jean Swift were married on September 15, 1945 in England. Ray had served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during WWII. The funeral home proudly flies the United States Army Flag in honor of his service to our country. He had been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 6778. Mr. Lyon was the owner of the Raymond A. Lyon Insurance Agency for many years. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 20 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra, where a memorial service will follow calling at 8 p.m. Burial with military honors will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21 in Port Gibson Cemetery. Ray is survived by his wife Jean; daughter Linda (Joe) Vasiliades; sisters-in-law Hilda (Wallace) Adams and Marion Lyon; three nieces and one nephew. He was predeceased by his brothers Bill and Harold. Contributions in memory of Ray may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 595 Blossom Rd., Rochester, New York 14610.

Colarocco, Delia M. - Delia M. Colarocco, 90, of Newark, died on November 16, 2006, at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Mrs. Colarocco was born on July 21, 1916 in Lyons, the daughter of Thomas and Rose Fischette Buttaccio. She retired from the Newark Developmental Center in 1979, where she had worked as an attendant. Delia was a communicant of St. Michael's Church. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 19 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 20, at St. Michael's Church, South Main St., Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Delia is survived by her son Thomas B. of Newark; six grandchildren, Dino, Ashley, Thomas A., Marina, Johanna and James; seven great grandchildren; brother Raymond of PA; two sisters, Flora Avoli of Buffalo and Jen (John) Dapolito of Clyde. She was predeceased by a son Barry, and 3 siblings, Elenor DeLisio, Joseph and Daniel Buttaccio.

Malone, William, L. CLU, CHFC- William L. Malone, 64, of Manchester-Palmyra, died on November 15, 2006. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was owner of Malone Financial Services, Chaplin and life member of Palmyra VFW Post #6778. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, November 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson. A celebration of his life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Manchester on Monday, November 20 at 11 a.m. Interment immediately following at Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, with full military honors. William is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gail; sons, William L. Miller, stationed in Iraq, Chad W. (Valerie) Malone of Wendell, NC, James L. (Jamie) Malone of Knightdale, NC; daughters, Jennifer L. (Jason) Schafer of Bristow, VA, Jules S. (Richard) Senatore of Virginia Beach, VA; 3 grandchildren, Colton, Karlie and Stephen; brothers, Patric (Jonett) Malone of Webster, Daniel (Diane) Malone of Palmyra; sisters, Linda (Lewis) Green, Jr. of Killeen, TX, Deborah (Paul) Fuller of Webster; several nieces and nephews, and special friends. Predeceased by his father and mother, Leroy and Lillian Malone; brothers, Kenneth and Richard Malone. Expressions of sympathy in his memory to one’s favorite charity.

LeRoy, David - David E. LeRoy, 62, of Warwick, Rhode Island, died November 8, 2006 at home. He was the beloved husband of Linda (French) LeRoy. Born in Lyons, the son of the late Donald E. and Elizabeth (Woodland) LeRoy, he moved from Newark to Los Angeles in 1968 and from San Luis Obispo, California to Rhode Island in 2001. He was a Deputy Sheriff in Los Angeles for 27 years and retired in 1999. He was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran of the Vietnam War. His funeral with military honors was held in Rhode Island. A world traveler, he traveled throughout all 50 states, most of Europe and the United Kingdom. He was the brother of Beth Bitonti of Newark, and the late Nancy Brickle of Phelps.

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November 16, 2006

Moose, John - John M. Moose, 91, of Lyons, died November 14, 2006. John was born December 26, 1914 in Lyons, a son to Henry and Elizabeth Moose. He was a veteran of the Marines during WWII and a life member of the Lyons Fire Dept., member of the Lyons Elks, VFW Post 5092, Lyons American Legion and the Moose Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Viola, in 1992. He is survived by his son, John H. (Jeannine) of Lyons; grandson, John N. (Kari) of Fairport; granddaughter, Heather (Troy) Starling of Florida; and three great-grandchildren, Aiden John, Avery and Reagan. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St. in Lyons, where a memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 19, with the Rev. William Darling officiating. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial contributions would be appreciated at the American Heart Association.

Bowman, John - John Henry Bowman Sr., 70, of Sodus, died November 14, 2006. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Lee Bowman; children Clifford, Lynn, Linda, Lori and Katina (Donald); 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, November 16, from 7-9 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. A graveside side service will be held Friday, at 11 a.m. at Sodus Rural Cemetery.

DeCann, Myrtle - Myrtle Puff DeCann, 87, of Manchester died Nov. 14, 2006 with her loving family by her side. Interment is in the East Newark Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. DeCann, please make a donation to Clifton Springs Oncology Dept., Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs, 14432. Myrtle was born April 10, 1919 in Albion, daughter of the late Porter and Lela (Thorne) Irvine. She was a graduate of Albion High School and had worked at the Newark Developmental Center for 17 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Park Presbyterian Church in Newark for more than 50 years. She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years , Alan DeCann; sons Jack Puff of Alaska, Earl (Sharon) Puff of Missouri, Myron Puff of Texas, Harry (Betty) Puff of Newark, Lee Puff of Nevada and Donald (Maria) Puff of Newark; daughters Beatrice (Dexter) Boyd of Phelps, Shirley (Alan) Hatfield of Nevada, Linda (Larry) Scott of Port Gibson and Peggy (Ralph) Amberg of Texas; four step-children Alan of Newark, Dale of Chili, Mary of Batavia and Judy of Newark; many grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters Ethel Damon of Buffalo and Beatrice Smith of Mt. Morris; sister-in-law Dorothy Irvine of Albion; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. DeCann was predeceased by her brother Earl Irvine and her first husband Fred Puff.

Anderson, Raymond - Raymond F. Anderson, 94, of Marion, died November 14, 2006. A retired farmer, Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Mary (DeVoogt) Anderson in 1999. He is survived by his loving and devoted daughters, Jennie (LaVern) DeLyser of Williamson, Barbara Anderson of Marion; special grandchildren, Annette (Curt) Lange of Marion, Gary DeLyser (Nancy Kepler) of Williamson; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, James DeVoogt of Marion; nieces, cousins and special friends. Calling hours are Friday, November 17 from 2-4 p.m. followed by a service at 4 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson. Private interment, Marion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in to Lifetime Care/Hospice, 1120 South Main St., Newark 14513.

Nichols, Albert - Albert Nichols, 80, of the Spa Apartments, Clifton Springs, died November 15, 2006. Albert was born in October 1, 1926 in Manchester, son of John and Nellie Long Nichols. He was an electrician and supervisor for Comstock Foods. He had lived in Gorham and the Shortsville area. He was a member of the Moose Club of Penn Yan. Albert was predeceased by his wife, Nellie, and survived by three brothers, Earl (Betty) of Lyons, Lester, of Clifton Springs, Don of Utica; sister, Ruth McMahon of Florida, nieces, and nephews. Friends may call Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9:30-11:30 at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark, where services will be at 11:30 with the Rev. Gerald Harris. Burial will be in the Port Gibson Cemetery.

Combes, Richard - Richard L. Combes, 84, of Sodus, died November 15, 2006. He was predeceased by his son Charles in 1952. He is survived by his wife Helen (Everhart); children Barbara (Thomas) Ingrassia of Holden, MA and Donald R. Combes of Newark; in-laws Edgar and Frances Everhart of Lyons, James and Beulah of California; nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Friday, Nov. 17 from 4-7 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. A service will be held from the Sodus United Third Methodist Church, 56 West Main Street at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by interment in Sodus Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the United Third Methodist Church.

Hostrander, Harold - Harold Hostrander, 82, Sodus Point died November 14, 2006. Harold was retired from Hallagan Manufacturing in Newark and had worked for Delta Drilling, Texaco Gas of Houston, and the New York/Pennsylvania Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie Madolyn. He is survived by his children: Candice DeJohn of Florida, Harold (Debbie) Hostrander of Clyde, Tami (Don) Himes Fox of Ontario; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 to noon at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus, where his funeral will be held at noon. Interment will be in the Sodus Rural Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Wayne County Meals on Wheels, or to the Sodus Point Fire Department.

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November 14, 2006

Murphy, Willie G. - Willie G. Murphy, 60, of Lyons died Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the Blossom View Nursing Home in Sodus. Willie was born March 21, 1946, in Arkansas, the son of Willie and Louise I Houston Murphy. He was a plumber for the Kansas City Water Department and had also lived in Buffalo. He is survived by his wife, Maxine of Kansas City, Kansas; two sons, Willie J. Murphy Jr. of North Dakota and Edward Davis of Indiana; two daughters, Stephanie Murphy of Missouri and Michelle Davis of Indiana; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven brothers, Eddie Murphy of Lyons, Melvin, Herbert and A.D. Murphy, all of Indiana, Charles of Ro-chester, Samie of Geneva and Howard of Tennessee; four sisters, Earline Battle and Ernestine Murphy, both of Newark, Johnnie Mae Murphy of Indiana and Dorothy Miles of Indiana; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Twine Miles of Indiana; and two sisters-in-law, Patricia Murphy of Geneva and Linda Murphy of Indiana. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, November 16, at the Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 17, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Cimineri, Frank A. - Mr. Frank A. Cimineri, 87, of Clyde, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 at the DeMay Living Center in Newark, following an extended illness. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St., Clyde. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Clyde. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Clyde. Memorial contributions to the Clyde Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 145, Clyde 14433, would be appreciated. Mr. Cimineri was born April 7, 1919, in Clyde, the son of the late Michael and Angelina DeReta Cimineri. Frank was a lifetime resident of Clyde and a member of St. John's Church. He served in the Army during World War II for 44 months. He was stationed in the South Pacific and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor. The army awarded him two Bronze Stars, one Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. In 1946, he married the former Marjorie Aspell, who predeceased him in 1965. Frank was a self-employed plumbing and heating con- tractor in the Clyde area. He was a member of the Clyde VFW Post 947 and was a past member of the Clyde Lions Club. He also served on the Clyde Fire Department as captain of the Clyde First Aid Squad for many years. During the 1960s, he coached Little League baseball in Clyde. He is survived by his son, Edward (Kathleen) Cimineri of Lyons; his granddaughter, Lauren Michelle Cimineri of New York City; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Pat and Michael Cimineri; and two sisters, Lucy Emo and Helen Neal.

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November 11, 2006

Muckey, Daniel B. Jr. - Daniel B. Muckey, Jr., 81, Palmyra died on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. Family and friends are invited to call from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, November 13 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra where a funeral service will follow calling at 8. Private burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery. Mr. Muckey was a past Cub Master of Pack 99 in Palmyra. The funeral home proudly flies the United States Army Flag in honor of his service to our country during the Korean War. Dan was predeceased by his wife Mary on January 18, 1997. He is survived by his sons Jon, Robert and David (Dina) Muckey; daughter Mary (Paul) Moon; sister Ida; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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November 9, 2006

Havert, Phillip A. - Phillip A. Havert, 86, died on November 8, 2006 following a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruth; daughter Donna Havert of Newark; sons Barry (Linda) of Newark, Brion of Palmyra; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Henry (Veronica) of South Carolina; sisters Dorothy Kaiser of Newark, Marian (Benjamin) Conley of Oaks Corners. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. Interment at Sodus Rural Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be directed to the Wood Lane Community Church of Newark, or to the Newark V.F.W. Post 2883.

Allen, Geraldine A. - Geraldine A. Allen, 72, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Predeceased by her husband Jack in 2003. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Thomas) Klemann, Doreen (Harvey) Ihle, Denise Breen (Ed Jackson), Darcy (Ruth) Allen, Daniel Allen (Jerilyn Clark); sisters, Elinor (Bill) Gerth, Alice Reeves, Kathleen Frey (Bill Brasser); 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews & extended family & friends. Friends are invited to call Friday, November 10, 4-7 p.m. at Mcguire/ Hargrave & Murphy FuNeral Home, 123 East Jackson St, Palmyra. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, at St. Anne's Church, Palmyra. Burial at Palmyra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local charity.

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November 8, 2006

Phillips, Minnie - Minnie J. Phillips, 91, of Lyons died Nov. 5, 2006.Minnie was born Sept. 7, 1915, in Port Byron, one of 12 children to Dominick and Theresa Catellia DeBaise. She retired from Newark Developmental Center after 28 years. She enjoyed crafting, profes- sional wrestling and baseball on TV. Minnie is survived by her sons, Frank (Joyce) Phillips Jr. of Savannah and Anthony (Brenda) Phillips of Lyons; daughter, Catherine (Mike) Flock of Lyons; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Colasurdo of Newark, Elizabeth Rose of Tennessee and Cecelia Wilson of Virginia; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph, in 1964; husband, Frank, in 1989; grandsons, Gerald Phillips and Mark Andrew Flock; five brothers; and four sisters. Friends and family may call today (Wednesday, Nov. 8) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St. in Lyons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at St. Michael's Church, S. Main St., Newark. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery in Lyons. Contributions in her memory may be made to Lifetime Care (HOSPICE), 1120 S. Main St., Newark 14513.

Tellier, Ruth - Ruth L. Tellier, 75, of Newark, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the DeMay Living Center. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 10 at the funeral home with the Rev. William Crowder officiating. Burial will be in Fairville Cemetery. Mrs. Tellier was born April 14, 1931 in the Town of Arcadia, the daughter of Clayton and Elizabeth VanLare Miller. She had been employed at Garlock, Inc., the Newark Home Dairy and retired from the Newark Central School District where she worked in the cafeteria. In her retirement, she worked for McDonald's in Newark. She was a member of the August Mauer Post Auxiliary, the Arcadia Memorial Post VFW Auxiliary and the Newark Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth is survived by a stepson Dennis (Sandy) Tellier of Newark, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a sister Bertha Stell. She was predeceased by her husband Edward, stepson Edward, a sister Alice Norsen and brother Ralph Miller.

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November 7, 2006

DeSain, Santo W., Sr. - Santo W. DeSain, Sr., 92, of Lyons, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. Santo was born in Lyons, NY on Nov. 2, 1914, the son of Anthony & Emma Augusta DeSain. He was a welder for the NYC Railroad, retiring in 1976. He was a member of St. Michael's Church in Lyons, and a member of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees of the railroad. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Theresa Muratore DeSain; 2 sons, Anthony (Marcia) of Whitesville, Santo Jr. (Kathleen) of Lock port; daughter, Emma (Frank) Shirtz of Sodus; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grand children; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Antoinette Santo of Lyons, Rose Marie Baker of Arkansas and Eleanor lannopollo of Geneva; nieces & nephews. No calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 11 at St. Michael's Church, Lyons. Burial in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials to Town of Lyons Ambulance or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons.

Nicodemus, Dell E. - Dell E. Nicodemus, 79, of Palmyra, died on Sat., Nov. 4, 2006. Dell is survived by his wife Sharon; daughter Crystal Lynn Nicodemus; brother Nobel; sisters Edna Joy Botticelli and Donna Hill and grandson Joshua Hubright Jr. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be Tues., Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Palmyra First Baptist Church. Dell had been a member of the I VFW Post # 6778 and the American Legion Post #120. The funeral home proudly flies the United States Army flag in honor of Dell's service to our country during the Korean War. Mr. Nicodemus was a retiree of Seneca Foods. Arrangements entrusted to Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc.

Canne, Elaine - Elaine Canne, 58, of Clifton Springs, died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2006) at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, with her family by her side. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 7) at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 8) at St. Francis Church in Phelps. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Clifton Springs. It is requested that contributions be made, to the Chad R. Pappert Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Kathy and Robert Pappert, 12 Silver St., Clifton Springs 14432, or the Fingerlakes Hematology and Oncology Patient Assistant Fund, 6 Ambulance Drive, Clifton Springs 14432. Elaine was born Aug. 31, 1948 in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the. late Harold and Eleanor Vogel Seager. She graduated with honors in 1983 from Finger Lakes Community College as a registered nurse. She went on to work for National Medical Care in Geneva and Clifton Springs Hospital ICU. Unable to continue her nursing career, she gave full attention to caring for her most important possession, her family, nurturing three daughters, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Elaine is survived by her husband of 30 years, Alan Canne; three daughters, Kym (Tim) Maslyn of Waterloo, Julie (Steve) Bellomo of Victor and Danielle (Ed) Krenzer of Phelps; grandchildren, Lyndsey and Elizabeth Maslyn, Andrew and Alexa Bellomo, Alaina and Keatley Krenzer and Baby K.; brothers and sisters, Marilyn (Al) McDougal of Waterloo, Ronald Seager of Palmyra, Joseph (Johanna) Seager of Virginia, Steve (Nataliya) Seager of California, Kathy (Robert) Pappert of Clifton Springs; an aunt, Ernestine Gaylor of Penn Yan; an uncle, Charles (La Jean) Seager of Rupert, Idaho; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and family. She was predeceased by her grandson, Alan Louis Bellomo; and her nephew, Chad Pappert.

Dennis, Ernest J. - Ernest 'Ernie' Junior Dennis, 62, of Newark, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Rochester General Hospital. Family and friends may call Wednesday (Nov. 8) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Memorial Service will be Thursday (Nov. 9) at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In memory of Ernie, please consider donations to Happiness House, or the Wayne County Nursing Home, 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons, 14489. Ernie was born the son of the late Ernest and Frances Rother Dennis in Buffalo, NY on Feb. 13, 1944. He worked at Farrell's Service Station for 35 years before retiring. Since his failing health, he enjoyed going to the Happiness House in Canandaigua where he developed many friendships. Ernie had a great passion for working in his garden, house painting and waxing cars. Ernie will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Joan Norsen Dennis; son Christopher (Dawn) Dennis; daughter Donna (William) Forjone; five grandchildren; brothers Jerry, Earl (Nancy) Danny and Ray Dennis; sisters Marilyn (Jack) Callahan, Mary (Al) Gabioub and Shirley Valenti; many nieces and nephews. Ernie was predeceased by his brother Richard; sisters Janet and Mauriel.

Jones, Grace - Grace A. S. Jones, 93, of Newark, died Monday, November 6, 2006 at the DeMay Living Center. Graveside funeral services will at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at the East Newark Cemetery with Rev. Carlos Smith officiating. Mrs. Jones was born on September 14, 1913 in Newark, the daughter of Charles and Amanda Yerger Soper. She had worked for the Newark J. C. Penney's Store and Nieske's Real Estate Office. Grace was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Grace was predeceased by her husband Charles in 1998, a sister Kathryn Crump, two brothers Charles and Robert Soper.

Scutella, John J. - John J. Scutella, 84, of W. Maple Avenue, Newark, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. Mr. Scutella was born June 1, 1922 in Syracuse, the son of Michael and Angeline Rossi Scutella. For thirty years, he was an electrical engineer with Xerox, retiring in 1986. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church. John was a member of the Newark Council Knights of Columbus, the Newark Rod and Gun Club and the August Mauer Post, American Legion. He served with the US Army during World War II, in the Pacific Theater and the liberation of the Philippine Islands. He was predeceased by brothers Dominic and Nicholas, sisters Helen Balick and Josephine Kopp. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Mary Jane, a brother Rocco (Florence) of Newark, a sister Mitilda 'Dolly' Lenhart of West Palm Beach, FL, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Father B. Thomas Celso will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8 at St. Michael's Church in Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to the St. Michael's Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513 or to Alzheimer's Association, Rochester Chapter 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester New York 14620.

McGarigle, John R.(Hoyt) - John R. McGarigle, 82, of East Maple Street, Newaark, died Saturday, November 4, 2006, at Pines of Peace Comfort Care Home. Mr. McGarigle was born on May 14, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan the son of John and Laura Hidden McGarigle. He had worked at the New York Central Railroad Car Shop in East Rochester where he had been a machinist and foreman. After the car shop closed, he worked construction and retired from Seneca Foods in Newark. John served with the US Navy during World War II in European African Campaign in Cherbourg, France and at sea on the Queen Mary. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. John and his wife would have celebrated their 43 wedding anniversary on November 8. John was predeceased by a son Patrick McGarigle, a granddaughter Renee Carrigan, a brother Jim McGarigle and a sister Sarah Swan. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his children Kathy (Dave) Esper of Utica, Jeanne (Fred) Kepler of Marion, Seana (Mark 'Randy') Freling of Lyons, James (Tracy) Hoyt, Wendy (Jack) Carrigan, Kimberly (Mike) Miller, Jackie (James 'Jimmer') Mazur, Renee (Ed) DeWolf all of Newark, twenty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. No prior calling. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Newark Assembly of God, 1088 Rartnagle Road, Newark. Memorials in his name may be made to Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario, New York 14519 or to the Assembly of God, 1088 Hartnagle Road, Newark, New York 14513.

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Camacho, Ethan A. - Ethan A. Camacho of Newark/Rochester  died on October 28, 2006 at the age 20. Survived by his mother Ileana Venegas of Newark, father Miguel Camacho of Puerto Rico; daughter Samarra of Rochester; brothers Miguel of FL, John of Newark; sisters Diane of Rochester, Amanda of FL; several nieces and nephews. Private services will be Monday with burial in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to his mother at PO Box 619, Newark, New York.

Duncan, Charles A. - Charles A. Duncan, age 70, of Geneva/Rochester, died Friday November 3, 2006. Charles was born in the town of Galen on September 3, 1936, the son of George & Hattie Manwaring Duncan. He worked for 20 years for Jack Sandman Construction Co. in Rochester. He had lived n Rochester for 25 years and also in Geneva and Lyons. Charles was a member of the Geneva Moose Club and Border City Fire Dept. He like to dance, be around his family and help other people work on their homes. Survived by 3 sons, Joe (Liz), Todd, and Forest (Lisa Heffen) Duncan, all of Florida; friend Wilma Walker of Rochester; brother Robert of Seneca Falls; 3 grandsons; 2 great granddaughters; several aunts & uncles; 3 nieces; 3 nephews; several great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Richie and Donald. Friends may call Tuesday, November 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons, where services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Gerald Harris presiding. Burial South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or one’s favorite charity.

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November 2, 2006

Buttaccio, Anna M. - Anna M. Buttaccio, 90, Newark died on Wednesday (November 1, 2006) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Friends may call from 4-7 on Friday (November 3) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Peter Clifford at 11 a.m. on Saturday (November 4) at St. Michael's Church, South Main Street, Newark. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to St. Michael's School, 320 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513. Mrs. Buttaccio was on April 4,1916 in Clyde, the daughter of Anthony and Theresa DeFabio Marro. She had been an attendant at the Newark Development Center for many years, retiring in 1978. Anna was communicant of St. Michael's Church. She loved to give gifts of food, crafts, cards and notes. Anna is survived by her son Dominic C. (Rebecca) of Newark and daughter Theresa (Tom) Salisbury of West Palm Beach, FL, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sister Grace (Harvey) Rice of AZ, brothers John (Liz) Marro of Seneca Falls and Leonard (Rose) Marro of Waterloo and many other loving relatives, friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husbandDominic in 1994, a grandson, and three brothers.

Zornow, Marion E. - Marion E. Zornow, of Sodus, passed away on October 30, 2006 at age 70. She is survived by children Debbie (Joe) Burke, James (Robin) Brown and Robin Zornow; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Marion's funeral mass will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Church of the Epiphany, West Main Street, Sodus. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Arr: Norton FuNeral Home.

Mascle, Patricia A.(Peck) - Patricia A. Mascle, 74, of Williamson, entered into rest on October 31, 2006. Patricia had a great love of all animals and gave of herself to see they were all treated humanely. A life member of the Pultneyville United Methodist Church. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Darrell of Mascle in December of 1999. She is survived by her loving and devoted children, daughter, Daralee Szklany of Williamson; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Suzanne Mascle of Williamson; special grandchildren, Brandon, Trevor, Jordan and Kylee Szklany, Mason and Cole Mascle; step-mother, Elizabeth Peck of Springwater; brother-in-law, Ronald (Ruth) Mascle of Williamson; sister-in-law, Noreen Mascle of Williamson; loving aunt, Juanita Tassell of FL.; nieces, nephews and special friends. At her request calling hours will not be observed and the courtesy of no flowers. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of her Life at the Pultneyville United Methodist Church Saturday afternoon Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. Private Interment - Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. Expressions of Sympathy may be directed in her memory to the Pultneyville United Methodist Church, P.O, Box 224, Pultneyville, NY 14538 or The Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

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November 1, 2006

Lewellyn, Keith B. - Keith B. Lewellyn, 70, of Williamson-Ontario, entered into rest on October 28, 2006, at Pines of Peace, Ontario. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree of K&W Manufacturing, North Chili. He was a member and past commander of the Meyers-lngraham American Legion Post #428 of Ontario. A private service was held with interment in Furnaceville Cemetery, Ontario at the convenience of the family. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Jean Marie (Suess) Lewellyn; children, Michael (Lori) Lewellyn, of Walworth, Nancy (David) Payne, of Walworth, Christopher (Serena) Lewellyn of North Pole, Alaska; 5 grandchildren; brother Robert (Doris) Lewellyn of Hilton; nieces, nephews and special friends. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to the Pines of Peace, Inc.; P.O. Box 238, Ontario, NY 14519. Arrangements by the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson.

Curran, Bernard L. - Bernard L. Curran of Palmyra, died on Friday, October 27, 2006, at the age of 81. Bernie was born on April 16, 1925, in Walworth, to Patrick and Minnie Johnson Curran. He and the former Margaret Perkins were married on October 10, 1952, in Marion. He was a retiree of Burroughs Co. in Rochester. Family and friends are invited to a graveside, service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 in the Marion Cemetery. Bernie is survived by his wife Margaret; daughter Patricia (Michael) Zurich; brother Harvey; grandchildren Michael, Melissa and Ashley Zurich; sister-in-law Marie Curran; brother-in-law George H. Perkins and several nieces & nephews. Bernie was predeceased by his brothers Charles and Donald Curran. Contributions in memory of Bernie may be directed to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., Palmyra.

Hittle, Edward L. - Edward L. Hittle of Marion passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2006, at the age of 86. Ed is survived by his wife, Mary Hittle; daughter Susan Yarker her family; step-children Nancy (Paul) Meade, David (Susan) VanAcker, Allan (Cheryl) VanAcker; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at the First Reformed Church, 18 Maple Ave., Sodus., followed by interment with full military honors at the Sodus Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ed should be directed to the church, or to Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main Street, Newark, NY 14513. Arrangements by the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus.

Worden Ruth L. - Ruth L. Worden, 79, of Plain Street, Newark, died Sunday, October 29, 2006, at the Geneva General Hospital. Mrs. Worden was born on August 12, 1927 in Rochester, the daughter of Lee and Lona Trump Harris. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lyons. Friends may call 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 1), at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Sohn-Alloway Road, Lyons. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Chester; daughters Mary (Gary) Coleman of Palmyra, Susan (Arthur) Buffum of Rochester, a son Chester Jr. (Marilyne) of Niagara Falls; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a sister Lena (Donald) Erskine of Almond; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two sisters Bertha Smith and Ann Long. Memorials in her name may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Green, Lawrence - Lawrence H. Green died at home in Palmyra on October 31, 2006 at age 87. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mildred Green; children, Dona (Eric) Shaw, Richard (Lynne) Green, Gerald (Barbara) Green, Bonnie (Daniel) Jude, Kathy Frey, Kimberly (David) DeWeaver, Alice Reeves; 27 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great-great granddaughters; many nieces, nephews and loving neighbors. Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Friday 1 p.m. at Payne & Murphy Funeral Home, 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palmyra Fire Department, 615 E. Main St., Palmyra, NY 14522 or Lifetime Care Hospice, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, NY 14513 in his memory.

Wilson, Ruth - Ruth E. (Pearce) Wilson, of Cherry Ridge, Webster formerly of Williamson, entered into rest on October 29, 2006. Ruth was born May 16, 1923. She was a life member of the Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club, Pultneyville Historical Society, Ontario Garden Club and the Locust Twig Association. Survived by her loving and devoted daughters and son-in-law, Claudia (Jerry) Hubright of Williamson, Holly Sutherland of Sodus; adored grandchildren, Andrew (Holly) McClellan of Chicago, IL, Corey McClellan of Chicago, Marcy Sutherland of Brooklyn; Dustin Sutherland of Silver Spring, MD, Jennifer (Brad) Halstead of Marion, Jill Sweating of Webster; 4 special great grandchildren; sister, Gertrude Avery of Sodus; brother-in-law, Edward Fairman of Sodus; nieces, nephews and special friends. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Roger Wilson in November of 1997. At her request calling hours will not be observed. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of her Life at the Pultneyville Reformed Church, Saturday afternoon November 4 at 1 p.m. Private interment, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in her memory to Lifetime Care, Hospice in Patient Unit, 89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611. Arr. by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

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October 27, 2006

Stewart, George D. - George D. Stewart, 76, of Lyons, entered into rest Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, after a brief battle with cancer. George was born in Lodi, on July 3, 1930, a son to Bert and Mary Huff Stewart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was the owner and operator of VanCuren and Stewart Water Well Drilling in Lyons. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. (Lyons Elks), Humanity Lodge #446, F&AM, life member of the Lyons VFW 5092, and was a past Post Commander locally and on the county level, and past President of the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association. He was predeceased by his parents, Bert and Mary Stewart, and his sister, Rita Fish. He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Doris I. VanCuren; daughter, Sharon (Chuck) Norton of Clifton Springs; son, Michael (Vanessa) Stewart of Newark; granddaughters, Jessica (Bror) Meissner of Phelps, and Rebecca (Peter) Laird of Dolgeville; great-grandchildren, Emily, Jacob and Zachary; eight brothers and sisters; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call today (Friday, Oct. 27), from 4 to 8 p.m, at the Weeks-Keysor of Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. and an Elks Service will be held at 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. Burial will be in the Whitesville 21 Cemetery in Allegany County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Canandaigua VA Hospital or HOSPICE - Unit,, Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424, or to Lifetime Care HOSPICE, 1120 South Main St., Newark, NY 14513.

Truini, Carl G. - Carl G. Truini, 83, formerly of 513 West Miller St. and retired Newark Post Master died Wednesday (October 25, 2006) at his home in Webster. Mr. Truini was born on August 23, 1923 in Newark, the son of John and Mary Toti Truini. He was a 1942 graduate of Newark High School where he played football. After high school, Carl played semi-pro football in Newark before being drafted into the Army in 1944, where he served in the campaign of the liberation of the Philippines. Upon returning to Newark after the War, Carl joined the Newark Post Office as a substitute clerk and city carrier. He moved through the ranks as general clerk, and accounting clerk, and was named assistant postmaster in 1966. In 1973 he was appointed to the position of Newark Postmaster, replacing Francis Leahy. He retired from the postal service in 1981. In his retirement, he enjoyed working with his wife in her antique business. Carl was a life-long member of St. Michael's Church in Newark and a member of the August Mauer Post American Legion. Father Peter Clifford will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Saturday (Oct 28th) at St. Michael's Church, South Main Street, Newark, New York. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Michael's Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513. Mr Truini is survived by two daughters, Margaret (Al) Schum and Martha (John) O'Connor of Webster, a son John of Canandaigua; daughter in-law Monica Siclare of Newark; seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Peter John, Mary Jennifer and Elizabeth Truini, Claire and Alex Schum, and Katie O'Connor; sister Elizabeth 'Betty' (Frank) Scalise of Newark. Carl was predeceased by his wife Eleanor on January 16, 2006, his siblings Rose Alvaro, Lena Cinquegrana, Richard and August Truini.

Crescibene, Angelina A. - Angelina A. Crescibene, 94, of Edgett Street, Newark died Thursday (October 26, 2006) at the DeMay Living Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday (October 28) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Mrs. Crescibene was born on July 17, 1912 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania the daughter of Patsy and Lucy Vera. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Angie was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 2001.

Reybrouck, Bernard P. - Bernard P. Reybrouck, 84, of Sodus, died Thursday October 26, 2006. Bernie is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara (Loveless) Reybrouck; stepdaughter Dyane (Daniel) Kane of Victor, daughter Stacey, stepson Darrell (Cheryl) Vasseur of Sodus; daughter Connie (James) Bailey and son Paul (Connie) Reybrouck all of Palmyra; 4 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Bonnie Reybrouck in August of 2000. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m..at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street Sodus, where his funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Contributions in memory of Bernie may be directed to the Sodus Town Ambulance.

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October 25, 2006

Curran, Ann - Ann M., Curran, RN, 91, of Clifton Springs, died Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Rochester General Hospital, after a brief illness. Ann is survived by eight children, John 'Jack' (Sharon) Curran, Clifton Springs, Peg (Frank) Febrey, Webster, Hazel (Hans) Seibert, Issaquah, WA., Joan Curran, Dallas, TX., Bernadette (Anthony) LaPaglia, Marco Island, FL, Mike (Sue) Curran, Webster, Mary (Howard) Springer, Seatle, WA, and Sheila (Barrie) Kenning, Mt. Vernon, WA; 19 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, John F. Curran, died in 1998. Friends may call at the Fuller Funeral Home, 190 Buffalo St., Canandaigua, Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Felix Church, Clifton Springs, Friday morning at 11. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clifton Springs Volunteer Fire Department, One West Main St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

Ververs, Peter - Peter Ververs, 23, of Marion, died suddenly on Oct., 22, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife-to-be, Desire Casillo of Marion; daughter, Haleigh Jade; loving parents: mother, Susan of FL and father, Thomas Sr. of FL; brother, Tom Jr. (Heather) Ververs of SC; mother & father-in-law, Gerald (Marie) Casillo of Newark; grandparents, Douglas & Helen Gedney of Sodus, Ronald & Lillian Ververs of FL; several aunts, uncles, 3 cousins & friends. Peter enjoyed the outdoor door life and loved his family. To know Peter was to always see him smiling. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Friends and family are invited to, call 2-4 & 7-9 Thursday at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Heritage Baptist Church in Palmyra, 2367 Rte. 21. Interment; Marion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peter Ververs Memorial Fund (to benefit Desire and their unborn daughter), payable to any WCTA Federal Credit Union.

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October 24, 2006

Barker, Grace Ann - Grace Ann Barker, 86, formerly of Corning, died peacefully in her sleep at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Friends came to call Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E, First St. in Corning. A prayer service will be offered at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct, 23 at, the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Committal prayers and interment will be held at the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery in Corning. A Memorial Mass will be offered at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 25) at St. Michael's Church in Newark. The family would appreciate memorial contributions given, to the Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, Activity Fund, 1529 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489. Grace was born August 4, 1920 in Corning, the daughter of the late Clement and Theresa Kane Nitsche. She was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School and Corning Free Academy and attended courses in sewing at Cornell Cooperative Extension. Grace was employed as a secretary for the Corning City School District for 30 years retiring in 1982. She was a member of All Saints Parish, attending St. Mary's Church, a charter member and former officer, secretary of the Education Association of Corning/Painted-Post, a member of St. Mary's Rosary Society, the League of the Sacred Heart and the Lioness Club and secretary of the Republican Committee 4th Ward. She also volunteered at the Corning Hospital and the American Red Cross. Grace loved to play bridge and bingo. She taught sewing classes and was a Girl Scout leader. She is survived by her son, Charles R. (Lorraine) Barker of Hammondsport; daughter, Kathy A (William) Semmler of Newark; two grandchildren, Robert (Kate) Semmler and Laura Semmler; two great- granddaughters, Emma Grace Semmler and Chloe Rose Semmler; nephews, Jude (Carol) Nitsche and Charles (Mary Kay) Nitsche; and a niece, Judith Nitsche. She was predeceased by her brothers, Robert and his wife, Dolores Nitsche and Charles and his wife, Maude Nitsche.

Teske, Linda J. (Hoyt) - Linda J. Teske, of Walworth, died peacefully on October 18, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer at age 53. Predeceased by her mother & father Leila & Marvin Hoyt, brother Douglas Hoyt, Sr. Loving wife of Daniel A. Teske, Sr.; devoted mother of Daniel A. Teske, Jr; siblings, Gary (Carol) Hoyt, David (Bev) Hoyt, Debbie Davis, Nancy (Lenard) Engle; sister-in-law Michelle Hoyt; several nieces & nephews. After working at Genesee Hospital for over 20 years, she then worked at viaHealth. Friends are invited to call Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Payne & Murphy Funeral Home, 1040 Rte. 31, Macedon. Her Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Palmyra Ward Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 2801 Temple Rd., Palmyra. Burial Macedon Village Cemetery. Donations may be made to Walworth Ambulance in her memory.

Foote, Betty Jane - Betty Jane (Barclay) Foote, 78, of Sodus Center, passed away on October 18, 2006. Predeceased by husband Robert T. Foote. Survived by sons, Alan (Anne Marie) Foote, Randy Foote, daughter, Vickie (James) Randall; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Wren, & Odessa (James) Pettit; brothers, Larry (Linda) Barclay & Gene Barclay; sister & brother-in-laws, Anna Kelly, Shirley Bushart, Mary (Skip) Putnam, & Edward (Nancy) Foote, along with many more family & friends. Betty was a retired Sodus Central School bus driver, and a charter member of the Sodus Ctr. Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sodus Center Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 27, 5:00 p.m. at the Sodus Center Fire Hall. Interment, October 28, 1 p.m. at Brick Church Cemetery in Sodus Center. Arr: Norton Funeral Home.

Williams, Rita - Rita G. Williams, 86, of Lyons, passed away peacefully at home with loving family in Irondequoit on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006. She joins her beloved husband, Michael. There will be no prior calling hours. A Funeral Mass was held this morning at St. Michael's Church, Phelps Sreet, Lyons, with the Rev. Tim Horan officiating. Burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church, Phelps Street, Lyons, NY 14489. Rita lived her entire life in Lyons, the oldest daughter of Dominic and Helen (Nellie) Greco. She was a lifetime member of St. Michael's Church in Lyons, and an avid bridge player and member of two bridge clubs. She and Mike were co-owners of two Lyons businesses, Nesbitt Bottling Co. and Lyons Western Auto. She is survived by her children, Charles (Susan) Williams of Penfield, Daniel Williams of Long Beach, Calif., Helen (Glenn) Weimer of Lyons, Andrew (Nancy) Williams of Irondequoit; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brother Edward (Rose) Greco of Newark. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael; brother, James Greco; and sister, Natalie Scarcelli. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home in Lyons.

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Lootens, Sgt. Jonathan - Sergeant E5 Jonathan E. Lootens, 25, was killed Oct. 15, 2006, while on active duty serving his country in Kirkuk, Iraq. Friends may call Tuesday October 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated October 25 (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. in St. Francis Church, on Church Street in Phelps, with the Rev. Thomas Mull officiating. Full military honors will be bestowed on Sgt. Lootens following the funeral mass. Private Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Phelps. He was a member of the Newark VFW Post #2883. He attended basic training and the 74D Chemical Operations Specialist course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to Afghanistan, April 2004 to April 2005. He was then deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The sergeant completed the Warrior Leader Course in 2006. Sgt. Lootens was presented a Leatherman inscribed by the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley. While in Afghanistan he was awarded the honorary Combat Infantry Badge. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with combat distinguishing device 'V for Valor,' Navy Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Posthumous) and the Bronze Star and Purple Heart (Posthumous). The Combat Action Badge is awarded posthumously for his final actions in the enemy attack that claimed his life. He had worked at Chase-Pitkin in Newark and also for Tony's Tree and Landscaping in Newark. Contributions be made to the Jonathan Lootens Memorial Fund to help troubled youth. Donations may be made payable to Bank of America c/o Sue Leonard, 89 Main Street Phelps 14532. Jonathan is survived by his parents, Robert Lootens of Phelps and Deborah Qualtieri of Norwalk, CT, formerly of Newark; sister Andrea (Matthew) Ralyea of Victor and nephew Carson Ralyea; maternal Uncles Mark (Geri) Hertel of Washington State and Chris (Connie) Hertel of Idaho; paternal Aunts Rosemary (William) Barker of Inverness, FL, Ann (John) Baker of Bridgewater, NY, Judith (Thomas) Ferrell of Lyons. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Joseph Qualtieri of Connecticut and stepmother Janice Lootens of Phelps.

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October 20, 2006

Kelly, Margaret (Blue) - Margaret (Blue) Kelly, 93, of Sodus, retired elementary school teacher in Sodus, widow of George W. Kelly, died Oct. 16, 2006. Survived by daughters Janet K. (Richard) Gommere of LaPlata, Maryland and Elizabeth K. (James) Murray, of Stockbridge MA; six grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Main St. Sodus. Memorials to Sodus Free Library, 17 Maple St., Sodus, NY 14451. Arrangements by Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St., Boonville; interment in Boonville Cemetery.

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October 19, 2006

Julius, Gerald J. - Gerald (Jerry) Julius, 76, of Venice, FL, died Oct. 5, 2006. He was born Aug. 22, 1930, in Ogdensburg, NY and came to Venice in 2001 from Newark, NY. He worked 40 years as a millwright with Local Union 1163, Clyde, NY. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 1308, VFW, Elks Club and the Lakeside Lutheran Church, all in Venice. He is survived by wife Linda of 21 years; daughters Susan Erickson, Karen Julius, Cynthia Backs, all of California and Kate DiSanto, Debra Marr, Jane Anne Adams of New York State; and a son Thomas G. Julius of Florida; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Also by stepchildren, Roxanne Howell of NYS and Renee Cosper and Don Briggs III of Baltimore. Brothers and sisters Don Harkin, Edward Harkin, Geraldine Matthews, Dorothy Lacroix; predeceased by sister Patricia Mays, all of Canada. Memorial services will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 102 Hope Ave, Newark, NY 14513 on Oct. 21, 2006 at 3 p m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand-Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

Scheetz, Deloris - Deloris D. Scheetz of Orlando, FL died Wed., Oct. 4, 2006. Burial at Woolawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, FL. Deloris was born on December 11, 1930. She was an active volunteer for 'Give Kids The World' and with AARP Safety Driving Program. Survived by one brother in Rochester and three brothers-in-law, William C. Scheetz, (Newark); John Edwin Scheetz (E. Rochester) and James Scheetz (Sanford, FL) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ravashiere, Agnes S. - Agnes S. Ravashiere, 85, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2006. Family and friends called at the Palmisano Funeral Home, 28 Genesee St., Geneva. Following calling hours, there was be a prayer service at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Agnes was born May 9, 1921, in Geneva, a daughter of the late Michael and Palma (Glica) Calabrese. She worked as a receptionist in the office for the American Red Cross in Toledo for many years. Prior to moving to Toledo, Agnes was a telephone operator at New York Telephone in Geneva. She loved her family and grandchildren. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing bocce. She was a member of Christ the King Church in Toledo. She is survived by her sons, John (Pamela) Ravashiere of Geneva and Michael (Diane Turner) Ravashiere of Newark; daughter, Mary Fran (Jerry) Debien of 4 Liberty Center, Ohio; grandchildren, Christina and Geena; sister, Rena Baum of Wichita, Kansas; 3 and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Tomey 'Tom' Ravashiere.

Fletcher, Mabel M. - Mabel M. Fletcher, 92, of Sodus, died October 16, 2006. Mabel is survived by her children, Ralph (Rose) Fletcher, Barbara (Paul) DeRue, John Fletcher, Joyce (Gary) Jackson; 8 grand- children and great-grandchildren; brother Bruce (Emily) Mitchell; sister-in-law Dorothy Mitchell; several nieces and nephews. Mabel was predeceased by her husband Nelson J. Fletcher in 1990. Family and friends are invited to call today (Thursday) 11-1 at the Sodus United Third Methodist Church (corner West Main & Belden Ave), where her funeral will be held at 1. Interment will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mabel should be directed to the United Third Methodist Church of Sodus. Arr: Norton Funeral Home.

Lannon, Glen E. - Glen E. Lannon, 66, of Clifton Springs, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, at the Clifton Springs Hospital. Glen was born Sept. 28, 1943 in Clifton Springs, the son of the late William and Mary Alice Lannon, and had lived in the area all of his life. He was a graduate of Morrisville College. He was employed by Tyman Ford in Geneva and Jesse Thompson Ford in Brockport. In 1991, Glen accomplished his dream when he bought Lannon's Garage on Kendall Street. Glen retired in 2003, selling his business. Glen knew engines inside and out, working on all types of engines since he was a teenager. If he could drive it, fly it, or ride on it, Glen loved it. He enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles andd in his youth, drag racing cars earning himself several trophies along the way. Glen will be sadly missed by all of his loving friends and family. . He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Christine, and daughter Nicole, both of Clifton Springs; and several cousins. Friends may call today (Thursday, Oct. 19), from 4 to 7 at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 West Main St., Clifton Springs. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday, Oct. 20th, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the Finger Lakes Community Cancer Center or to the Palliative Care Room, c/o Clifton Springs Hospital Foundation, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs.

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October 18, 2006

Wemett, David - David G. Wemett, 61, of Oak Drive, Newark died October 17, 2006 at the Clifton Springs Hospital. David was born September 23,1945 in Clifton Springs, the son of Roy A. and Edith Chapman Wemett. He had worked in the family canning business for several years, operated a Suzuki Motorcycle Shop in Newark and was an electrician before his retirement. Dave had been a member of the Park Presbyterian Church, the Wayne County Motorcycle Club, the August Mauer Post American Legion and the Newark Rotary. He served in the US Air Force from 1966 to 1969. David lived his life to the maximum, whether it was the theater, motorcycle racing or traveling the world. Whatever he did, it was with his whole heart and he will be remembered for his enthusiasm, commitment and generosity. He is survived by his wife Martha 'Marty,' a son Christopher (Maria) of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and three grandchildren - Isabella, Matthew and Nicholas; his mother Edith Wemett of Nokomis, Florida; brother Paul (Sarah) Wemett of Newark; sister Martha Hueter of Nokomis, Florida. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 20 at Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court, Newark with Rev. John Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons 14489.

Tellier, Alma - Alma R. Tellier, 88, of Newark died October 15, 2006. She is survived by her husband Clyde; a son Thomas (Mary) of Wolcott; four daughters - Linda (Eldon) Clement of Phelps, Patricia (Steve) Goulette of Newark, Karen (Mike) Keeley of Lyons, and Kathleen Gibson of Williamson; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a brother Donald (Lena) Wilkinson of Three Mile Bay, NY; brother-in-law Arthur Tellier of Rochester; al nieces and nephews. Alma was predeceased by two sisters, Elva Foster and Kathleen Barber. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. today, October 18, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral Services will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Huron Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials in may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road, Rochester 14620.

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October 16, 2006

Brown, Elaine - M. Elaine Brown, 83, of County Road 7, Clifton Springs, died Oct. 12, 2006, at Clifton Springs Hospital. Elaine was born July 23, 1923, in Palmyra, the daughter of the late Edward T. and E. Marion Hammond. She worked at Garlock, where she was a member of the 25-year club. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, making many baby blankets and afghans. She was predeceased by her husband, Ward; her brother, Fred; and her sister. Agnes. She is survived by her family: Donald (Jean) Hammond of Clifton Springs, Jane (Joe Burm) Henry of Palmyra, John (Betty) Hammond of Sodus, and Thurlow (Bonnie) Hammond of Newark; nieces, nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today, October 16, at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 West Main St., in Clifton Springs. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Port Gibson Cemetery. Friends may contribute in Mrs. Brown's memory to the Port Gibson Fire Department or to the Port Gibson United Methodist Church.

Anders, Michael - Michael Anders, 33, died in a two-vehicle crash in Friday morning's snow storm (October 13) when the car in which he was a passenger, lost control and stuck a tractor trailer head-on. The car driven by Todd Dingman of Fairport lost control in the slush and heavy snows on Route 104 in the Town of Lockport, Niagara County. Trooper Anders, assigned to the Lyons station, lived in Newark with his girlfriend. He had served in the Wolcott and Williamson stations before being assigned two years ago to Lyons. Trooper Anders was pronounced dead at the scene. Dingman was taken to Lockport Hospital then flown to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with broken arms and legs. The operator of the tractor trailer refused medical attention. Trooper Anders was off duty at the time of the accident. The continuing investigation is being handled by the Niagara County Sheriff's Department and the New York State Police. Trooper Mike Anders was a Fairport native. Calling hours for Anders are today (Monday) from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Richard Keenan funeral home on Pittsford- Palmyra Road in Fairport. Anders' funeral is Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Saint John of Rochester Church in Fairport. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Josephina Anders; brother, Ricardo Anders; sister, Christina Anders; and girlfriend, Rachel Norris.

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Martin, Betty Jean - Betty Jean Martin, 64, of Broad St., Lyons, died Friday, October 13 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Betty was born in Florala, Alabama on January 4, 1942, the daughter of Benjamin and Easter Martin. She had lived in Lyons since 1987, coming from Crestview, FL. Betty Jean worked for Parker Hannifin Co. in Lyons for 8 years. Friends may Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Homes in Lyons, where funeral services will be immediately following calling hours. Burial in South Lyons Cemetery. Betty is survived by 3 daughters: Shelia Martin of FL, Schlane Martin of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and Malessa Martin (Ronald Johnson) of Lyons; 2 sons: Erik Martin Sr., George Bennett Jr. both of Lyons; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Terry Martin in 1966 and 2 daughters-in-law: Laurie Bennett and Aina Martin of Lyons. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Allen, Lida P.  - Lida P. Allen, 88, of Newark,  died suddenly at her home on Thursday, October 12, 2006. Mrs. Allen was born the daughter of the late Frank and Grace Robinson Page on August 2, 1918 in Arcadia, NY. She graduated from Newark High School in 1936. Shortly after graduation she married the late Robert F. (Bob) Allen. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker and also assisted in her husband’s business, "Allen’s Garage." Although Mrs. Allen could not attend church she had an enduring faith in God. She enjoyed reading a great deal, and loved all animals with a deep concern for their welfare. To her last moment, she gave the needs of others first place in her life. All services will be private. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. Mrs. Allen will be remembered with love and gratitude by her daughter and caregiver Jane Allen and by son and daughter-in-law Paul and Betsey Allen of Norcross, GA. Mrs. Allen was predeceased by her husband in 1984 and by their infant son in 1949. She was also predeceased by her sister Etta, and by brothers Harold, Arthur, William and F. Paul. In memory of Mrs. Allen please consider donations to the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., Newark.

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October 13, 2006

Freelove, Stephen - Stephen A. Freelove, 49, of 11 Genesee St., Geneva, died Oct. 11, 2006. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 13, at the Palmisano Funeral Home, 28 Genesee St., Geneva. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, Inc., 1 Goodman St., Geneva, 14456. Stephen was born Jan. 6, 1957, in Cortland. He was a son of Alice (Greenleaf) Freelove and the late Allen Phylotus Freelove. He worked for many years as a boiler engineer with the New York State Correctional Facility in Auburn. Stephen was an avid volunteer in the Geneva community. He had been active with the Smith Opera House, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Geneva, Habitat for Humanity, Seneca Lake Whale Watch and the Neighborhood Watch Program. He sponsored a Honduran child for many, many years. He also had a passion for reading and writing poetry, and some of his poetry was published. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Geneva. He is survived by his mother, Alice Freelove; brothers, Douglas (Dawn) Freelove of Phelps and George (Marlene) Freelove of Ft. Myers, FL; sisters, Cynthia (Brad) Freelove-Timerson of Newark and Rebecca (Larry) Smith of Longwood, Florida; nephews, Todd Freelove, Ryan (Claudia) Freelove, Lawrence Smith and Michael Timerson; and nieces, Rebecca Timerson, Katie (John) Nelms and Melissa Smith.

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October 10, 2006

Salisbury, Lee Knapp - Lee Knapp Salisbury, 89, of Phelps, died. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at the Geneva Living Center North. Mrs. Salisbury was born July 12, 1917 in Newark, the daughter of the late Roy and Bertha Hicks Knapp. She had a passion for books and reading. She was a 63-year member of the Tuesday Club and served at the Community Library for 40 years. Mrs. Salisbury was active in her church serving in the Woman's Association as Deacon and she was also a Sunday School teacher. The family is grateful to the wonderful staff at Geneva Living Center North for the exceptional care, attention and diligence. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Robert Salisbury, children, Thomas (Theresa) Salisbury of West Palm; Beach, FL, David Salisbury of Phelps, Linda (Philip) Williams of Southport, CO, Roberta George of Penfield, Ted (Jackie) Salisbury of Lyons and Laurel (Kirk) Goteborg of Sweden; eight grandchildren; four great-grand children. There will be no prior calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Resthaven Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating. Funeral arrangements have been made with The Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street in Phelps. It is suggested that contributions be made to the United Church of Phelps, 58 Main St. in Phelps, or the Phelps Community Library, 8 Banta St., Phelps 14532.

Boeheim, Eleanor M. - Eleanor M. Boeheim, 90, of Newark, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Eleanor was born July 30, 1916, in Arcadia, the daughter of Stanley and Elizabeth King Burcroff. She was a resident of Newark all her life. She was a member of the Business & Professional Women of Newark, the Newark Garden Club, an avid rug hooker, traveled a lot and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newark. She was predeceased, by her husbands, Clifford McDougall in 1977 and James Boeheim in 1986; her son, George in 1998; sister, Cherie Exton; and brother, Jacob Burcroff. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Wadsworth of Pennsylvania and Nancy McDougall of Wolcott; daughter-in-law, Gail McDougall of North Rose; sister, Elizabeth Bagshaw of Clifton Springs; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple, in Newark, where services will be at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, NY 14513.

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October 9, 2006

Buffone, Sharon S. - Sharon S. Buffone, 64, of Williamson, entered into the House of the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2006. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 46 years, Frank C. Buffone; sister-in-law, Anna (John) Nale; 5 children, Monique (Mark) Barnes, Frank A. Buffone, Michelle (Edward) Sackett, Nicole (Edward) Flanagan, Robert (Tina) Buffone; 9 grandchildren; many family members and friends. A Memorial Service celebrating Sharon's life will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Living Word Assembly of God Church, 2344 Ridge Rd., Ontario. Donations in her memory may be directed to the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 444, Ontario, NY 14519 or Williamson Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 99, Williamson, NY 14589. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

Cook, Stephen L. - Stephen L. Cook, of Marion, died unexpectedly after a short illness on October 6, 2006. Predeceased by his loving parents, Harold and Rita; brother, Kenneth Cook and sister, Janet Adams. Survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Wendy (Haskins) and siblings Monica Feulner, Manchester, NY, Patricia LaBombard, Canandaigua, NY, Nancy (Joseph) Cicero, Livonia, NY, John (Margie) Cook, Hopkinsville, KY, Rebecca (Joseph) Hutchins, Honeoye, NY, Anne (Ralph) Keeney, Avoca, NY; twin-sister, Stephanie Cook (James Seeley), Canadice, NY; brother-in-law, Roger Adams, New Port Richie, FL; brother-in-law, Mark (Linda) Haskins, Marion, NY; sister-in-law, Debi (James) Christie, Marion, NY; goddaughter, Morgan Wager and many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Calling hours will be Tuesday, October 10, 2006 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, NY. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew's, Route 20A, Livonia, NY on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Rochester Chapter, 3177 Latta Rd., Suite 301, Rochester, NY 14612. Funeral Arrangements made by Stevens Funeral Home, Marion, NY.

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Miner, Evelyn M. - Evelyn M. Miner, 81, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday October 5, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was a WAVAC volunteer for 20 years. A member of the North Wolcott Christian Church, she was a private duty caregiver and had worked for the Newark Developmental Center for 25 years. She will be sadly missed by Elsie and Ruthie. Evelyn was also a member of the Miner-Young Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Kathy Pena of Newark, Gerald (Lucille) Miner Jr. of Norfolk, VA, Pat (Russell) Freer of Wolcott, Donna Miner of Wolcott, Mike (Karen) Miner of Wolcott, Greg (Terry) Miner of Waterloo, Jackie (Dodge) Emigh of Wolcott; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Kuehl of Newark, Grace (Kenneth) Martin of Webster; brothers Robert (Delores) Wickman of Wolcott Stephen (Sandy) Wickman of Sodus; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Miner Sr. on June 6, 1999 and infant sons John and Joe. Visitation, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Colvin - Robertson - Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford Street, Wolcott. Evelyn’s funeral service will be Monday, 2 p.m. at the North Wolcott Christian Church followed by burial at North Wolcott Cemetery.

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October 4, 2006

Case, Robert - Robert J. 'Bob' Case, 88, of Palmyra and Newark, died October 3,2006. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. October 4, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. October 5, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday (October 6) at the funeral home. Burial will be in the East Newark Cemetery. Bob was born August 1, 1918, in Phelps, to Charles and Bessie Gleason Case. He was the plant manager with Beckens Poultry Farm retiring in 1981. Bob served with the US Army in Italy during World War II and was a member of the Arcadia Memorial Post VFW and the August Mauer Post American Legion. He is survived by Eleanor, his wife of 68 years; three sons Robert (Sharon) of Keuka Park, James of Newark, George (Ann) of Palmyra, three daughters Patricia (Kenneth) VanNorman of Sodus, Sandra (Leonard) Van Haneghan of Palmyra, Linda (Timothy) Bevis of Clifton Park, a daughter-in-law Janice Case of Newark; 19 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brothers Donald (Marci) Oswego, Leon (Beverly) of Newark; one sister Edith Ryan of Newark; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son William, two grandsons, a daughter-in-law and 11 siblings.

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