Death Notices
July - September 2007

October 3, 2007

Boston, Ola - Ola Boston, 67, Lyons/Newark, died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. In memory of Ola please consider donations to the Wayne County Nursing Home Recreation Department, 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons, NY 14489. Ola was born the daughter of the late Charles and Mattie Mae Williams in Hines City in Florida on August 31, 1940. She was a resident of the Finger Lakes DDSO coming to this area in 1959. Ola will be remembered by her children Wilbert, Margaret and Johnnie Boston; grandchildren Wilbert Jr., Amanda, Karen, Danielle Boston, William Edwards, Terry Jones, Adrin, Ryan, Jason McGough, Sherry Ann, Mary Ann, Stacy and Christian Boston; brothers Willie, Nathanial and Andrew Williams; many nieces and nephews. Ola was predeceased by her husband Johnnie Lee Boston; sisters Charlene Dawson, Dorothy Davis, Alene Williams, Betty Williams and Cara Bell Taner; brothers Samuel Williams, John Davis and Charley James.

Tormey, Douglas S. - Douglas S. Tormey, 59, of 4440 Pearsall Road, Marion, died unexpectedly September 28, 2007. The family received friends Monday at the Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home Inc., 32 State St., Seneca Falls. Funeral services were held at the funeral home. Interment in Rushford, Allegany County. Contributions may be made to any Veterans Affairs Medical Center in memory of Dougla Tormey. Douglas was born in Ulysses, PA, the son of Dale and Gloria Sholtz Tormey, of Pennsylvania. He lived most of his in this area. He was employed by Maracle Industrial Finishing in Webster. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Marion American Legion and the National Rifle Association and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Gloria Tormey; a son, Stephen (DeDe) Tormey of Clyde; stepchildren, Ronald (Marlene) Neamon, Rosemarie (Ron), Dennis, Steve, Ron (Corine), Brian, Betty (Steve), Donna (Neal); several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sister, Linda (Roland) Parker of Ohio; two brothers, Jim (Phyllis) Tormey of Clyde and Randy (Helen) Tormey, of Ohio. He was predeceased by a brother, Dale; and a stepson, Rick Gomski.

Marsico, Vera E. - Vera E. Marsico, 92, of North Rose, passed away Sept. 29, 2007 at the Blossom View Nursing Home in Sodus. Friends and family called at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., North Rose, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 3). Burial will be in Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Rose Ambulance. Vera was born Feb. 15, 1915 in Central Nyack, a daughter to Floyd and Clara Owen. She is survived by her son, Frank (Mary) Marico, Jr. of North Rose; grandchildren, Eddie Marsico of Clyde, Elizabeth (Edward) Allen of Clyde, Frank (Paula) Marsico III of North Rose and Mary (Dale) Warner of Savannah; two great- grandchildren, Lisa (Shawn) Poole and William Lyman; great great-grandchildren, Allen and Jennifer Warner; and nieces and nephews.

Nicodemus, Marion L. - Marion L. Nicodemus, 82, of Clifton Springs, passed away on Sept. 27, 2007 at home. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Middletown, R.I. Marion was born July 25, 1925 in Sommerville, Massacusetts, the daughter of the late Louis and Marion B. Morris. She was a member of the Odd Fellows Home Association of Rhode Island, the Esther Lodge of Newport, R.I., and the Arnot Ogden Hospital Auxilliary in Elmira. Marion is survived by her children, David A. Nicodemus of Newport, R.I.; and Diane J. Baileyof Dundee; grandchildren, David A. (Amy) Nicodemus and Keith P. Nicodemus, both of Newport, R.I., Nicole M. Bailey and Jason E. Bailey, both of Lakemont; and granddaughter, Aimee M. Bailey. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul E. Nicodemus. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs.

Baker, Merle L. - Merle L. Baker, 64, of Marion, died October 2, 2007. He was predeceased by his son, Richard. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Judith; daughter, Christina (David) Henderson; 3 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.Friends and family are invited to call Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, NY 14505. Funeral Services will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stevens Funeral Home, PO Box 41, Marion, NY.

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October 1, 2007

Wheaton, Dale E. Jr. - Dale E. Wheaton Jr., 49 of E. Main, Palmyra, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at Newark Wayne Hospital. Friends may call Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark, where services will be at 7:30 pm with Rev. Doug Allen. Memorials to Canandaigua Baptist Church, 5026 North Rd., Canandaigua. Dale was born in Hornell July 30, 1958, son of Dale & Anna Rosier Wheaton Sr. He had worked at Victor Insulation and Centerpointe Golf Course. he was a member of Canandaigua Baptist Church. Survived by his wife of 10 years, Helen Long Wheaton, son Timothy, 2 daughters, Jamie & Cynthia Wheaton, all of Rochester. 5 grandchildren, Tyler, Jo, Roger, Carlos, Emanuel. Brothers James (Sharon), Bill (Chris Dumas) Wheaton of Shortsville. Sisters Chloe (Ed) LaPlant, Mary (John) Bray of Palmyra, stepchildren Ronald Plain & Marisa Daniels of Palmyra, Kyle, Kaylee, Korre, Caleb, Ciara, Savanna, Olivia of Palmyra.

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September 28, 2007

Bowman, Howard - Howard E. Bowman, 93, died September 26, 2007 at the VA Hospital in Canandaigua. He was born April 27, 1914 in Lyons, son of Ernst and Agnes Knight Bowman. He had been a factory worker in and also did lawn maintenance work. He worked at Lyons Rural Cemetery for many years. He grew up in Lyons and lived there most of his life. He had lived in Newark for a number of years and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He served in the Army Infantry and was awarded the Purple Heart and other infantry medals. Howard was predeceased by his brother Larry and sister Gladys. He is survived by two sisters, Katherine Strohm of Lyons and Thelma VanHorn of Barker, and a brother James, of Newark; also survived by one niece and one nephew. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 29 at 11 a.m. at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons, with the Rev. Dan Benedict officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons.

VanValkenburg, Frank - Frank H. VanValkenburg Jr., 41, of Elmer St., Lyons, died September 26, 2007. Frank was born August 13, 1966 in Newark, son of Frank and Sandra Hunt VanValkenburg. He had worked at MACO Bags in Newark. Frank is survived by his son, Joshua and daughters Ashley and Amanda; two sisters, Sondra Wright and Lida Fremouw; his brother, James, all of Lyons; nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Sunday, September 30, 2-4 p.m. at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons, where services will be held Monday (Oct. 1) at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Dana Rattray officiating. He will be buried in South Lyons Cemetery.

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September 27, 2007

Kern, Sarah Ann - Sarah Ann Kern, 20, of East Williamson died September 23, 2007. She is survived by her loving daughter Natalie; sister Olivia Kern; special parents David and Pamela (Backus) Kern; grandparents Edward and Lois Kern, Wesley and Sue Backus, Mary Backus and aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Calling hours Thursday and Friday evenings (Sept. 27 and 28) - call the family for time and location 315.589.4031. Interment will be Saturday morning. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to Natalie Fund in care of Reliant Community Credit Union. P.O. 40, Sodus 14551. Arrangements are being made by the Young Funeral Home in Williamson.

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September 26, 2007

Springett, Bill - William J. 'Bill' Springett, 74, of Newark, died September 24, 2007 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born June 18, 1933, in Rochester, son of Benjamin and Mary Feeley Springett. He graduated from Avon Central School and earned a Bachelor degree in Education from the New York State University at Geneseo graduating in 1956. After graduation, he served as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958. Moving to Newark in 1958, Mr. Springett taught 5th grade at the Lincoln School and in 1961 became the Principal of East Palmyra School, while continuing to teach 5th and 6th grades. By 1968, he had earned his Master's degree in School Administration at Geneseo and became the full-time Principal of Lincoln School for three years.He was principal of the Kelley School, retiring in 1988, after 30 years with the Newark School District. The William J. Springett Conservation Award is given annually to a 5th grader in Kelley School who writes the winning essay on the environment and conservation. He was a great family man, and his children now envision Mom and Dad dancing together again. He was Director of Adult Continuing Education for many years. He taught continuing education for High School Equivalency as well as the migrant education summer school program. He took extra graduate courses at the University of Rochester, Syracuse and Plattsburgh. He was the Wayne County Representative for CPSE (committee on pre-school education) from 1993 to 2003 and a member of the School Administrators Association of New York state. Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Father Mark Brewer will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at noon on Sept. 28, at St. Michael's Church, South Main Street, Newark. Burial with military honors will follow in East Newark Cemetery. Bill was a communicant of St. Michael's Church. He was a member of the Newark Lions Club, having served on its Board of Directors for several years. He was a member of the Bergen Swamp Society and had a great love of the outdoors and conservation. Bill is survived by his children: Cristine (Michael) Kraham of Newark, Steven Scott of Webster, Wendy (Eugene) McGinnis of Rochester, Jeffrey (Mary Beth) of Newark, Gregory (Kathryn) of Newark, Peter (Amy Langenstein) of Victor, Colleen (Mark) Stevens of Rochester, and Chadwick (Kyra Savino) of Newark; 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a brother Richard (Margie) of Sumter, South Carolina; a sister Florence (Thomas) Brah of Eagle River, Wisconsin, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in 1999 by his wife Nancy, and by five siblings. Memorials may be made to the Newark Teachers Association Scholarship Fund, 100 East Miller Street, Newark 14513

Stappenbeck, Guy - Guy G. Stappenbeck, 52, of Palmyra died September 25, 2007. He was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Margaret Setter Stappenbeck. Guy is survived by three brothers - Ron (Janet), Bob, and Mark (Kim), and one sister, Sue (Ron) Uhlein, and 13 nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Jennings, Nulton & Mettle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Road; services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Donations will be welcomed at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport 14450, or House of John Comfort Care Home, 15 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432.

Van Laeken, Andrew - Andrew H. Van Laeken, 86, of Palmyra died September 24, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. at St. Anne's Church in Palmyra. Burial will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Andrew may be directed to Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St. Newark 14513, or to St. Anne's Church. Cemetery Fund, 136 Church St., Palmyra 14522; Andrew was born on April 6, 1921, in Marion, the son of Adiel and Mary Van Collie Van Laeken. He and the former Mary Jane Klem were married on Nov. 24, 1945, at Holy Trinity Church in Webster. Andrew was a member of St. Anne's Church and enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending time with family. He Laeken is survived by his wife Mary Jane Van Laeken; children James (Irene) Van Laeken of Walworth, Jane (Brake) Davis of Greece, David (Barbara) Van Laeken of Walworth and Theresa (Leo) Blanco of Winchester, VA; sister Pat Henderlong of FL; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Andrew A. Van Laeken and brother Albert Van Laeken.

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September 24, 2007

Armstrong, Willa - Willa K. Armstrong, 78, died Sept. 21, 2007 at the House of John in Clifton Springs. Calling hours are 10 to noon, Tuesday (Sept. 25), at Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, where services will be held at noon with the Rev. Gerald Harris officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rochester. Willa was born March 6, 1929, daughter of William and Katherine Fillingham Armstrong. She lived in Rochester for many years, and lived in Newark over 25 years. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Kathleen Armstrong of Elba; nephews Ronald, William and Larry Armstrong; niece, Cindy; several great-nieces and great-nephews; her longtime friends, Diane Schram and Rita Clark, who helped her in many ways; her granddaughter Jessica Webb; and her beloved pet 'Misty.' Willa was a member of the Wayne County Humane Society. A special thanks to Betsy Americo and her staff at Armstrong Senior Living for their exceptional love and caring ways.

Crocker, Bob - Robert Allen Crocker Sr., 43, of Clyde Marengo Road, died Sept. 20, 2007. Friends may call today, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pusateri Funeral Home, 68 Sodus St., Clyde. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 25) at Christ Community Church, West Genesee Street, Clyde, with burial in Maplegrove Cemetery, Clyde. Memorials may be made to the Clyde Ambulance Service. Bob was born March 22, 1964 in Lyons, son of Grover and Sharon Hoeffner Crocker. He worked for 20 years for Refractron Technologies in Newark. He had worked for Parker-Hannifin Co. in Lyons. He was a graduate of Clyde-Savannah High School, Class of 1983. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to bowl. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Searor Crocker; two daughters, Brandy and Bobbi-Jo Crocker of Clyde; son, Robert Jr. of Clyde; his mother, Sharon Crocker of Clyde; two brothers, Grover Jr. and Jeff Crocker of Clyde; granddaughter, Marley; two nephews, Derreck and Cody, and one niece, Stacey.

Porterfield, Stanley - Stanley Porterfield, 85, of Walworth died September 22, 2007. He was predeceased by three brothers, Tom, Lowell, James Sidney Porterfield; a sister, Gladys Johnson; son-in-law Daryl Hall and granddaughter Lisa Hall. He is survived by Jen, his wife of 60 years; children, Becky (Buzz) Appleman, Kay Hall, Billy Porterfield, Dan (Debbie) Porterfield, Donna (Dale) Hall, all of Walworth; and Sheila (Todd) Erwin of Williamson; a sister, Virginia Lowman of Roanoke, Virginia; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 428; a WWII Veteran; a member of the VFW, Masons, Walworth Methodist Church, and the Three Oaks Coon Club. Friends are calling Monday, Sept. 24 from 5-8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, where the funeral service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. He will be buried in Marion Cemetery. Donations appreciated at Walworth Ambulance, P.O. Box 66, Walworth 14568.

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September 20, 2007

Young, Esca (Roland) - Esca Young, of Palmyra, died September 8, 2007, at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman; survived by sons Charles, Howard, and Donald; daughter, Dorothy (Arnold) Steinruck and Dorothy's children; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends and her family on Orchard Way at the Wayne County Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Marion Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home, Orchard Way, Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489.

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September 19, 2007

Murphy, Cornelia Kay DeNering - Cornelia Kay Murphy, 89, originally from Marion, NY died September 2, 2007 at her daughter's home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Kay was born and raised in Marion. She earned her RN degree from Highland Hospital School of Nursing, Rochester, in 1938 and retired from Newark Wayne Community Hospital in 1976. Kay and her husband, John K., raised 7 children in their farmhouse in Marion. Their house was always open to various nieces and nephews who stayed with them, some for a few days and some for a few years. Friends were also always welcomed. The family hosted Marion's first foreign exchange student, Eria Magnani, from Italy in 1959-60. Eria has remained a part of the family and visits have been made to Italy and from Italy regularly. In Kay's last few weeks, she was visited by most of her grandchildren who wanted to spend as much time with their Gram as they could. She received wonderful letters from those who could not visit. At the time of her death, most of her children were present, as was Eria, her Italian daughter. Kay is survived by three sons, John (Kay Kindt) and Robert, both of Fairbanks, Alaska, and David (Diane) of North Rose, NY; three daughters, Elizabeth Murphy and Catherine Claridge both of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Sheila Phillips of Dallas, TX; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine Gamburd, New Bedford, MA; many nieces and nephews . She was predeceased by husband, John Klee; son, Paul; and two sisters, Katherine DeNering and Christine Colvard. Kay's children and grandchildren are grateful for the legacy of courage, humor and integrity she left to them. She has been central to their lives. A memorial mass and celebration of her life will be held at St. Gregory Church, Marion, NY on September 29 at 11 a.m. followed by inurnment of her cremains in Marion Cemetery. The family invites all who knew Kay to celebrate with them. Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129 or to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 650 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032.

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September 17, 2007

Warner, Catherine A. - Catherine A. Warner, 86, of Melbourne, FL, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2007. Born in Rochester, NY, she was raised in Marion, NY. Mrs. Warner retired from Yellow Pages advertising in Tennessee and continued work in Florida for Devereaux Hospital as well as the Paxen Group. Catherine is predeceased by Richard C. Warner of Newark, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret A. Frank; two grandsons and three great-grandchildren; brother Donald (Pat) Allen. There will be no local service.

Pearsall, Winford J. - Winford J. Pearsall, of Sodus Point, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at age 89. Winford was a World War II combat Marine having served in the South Pacific. He participated in engagements at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Tanahmerah Bay, Dutch New Guinea, Peleliu Island and the Palau Islands. He was awarded the Purple Heart following wounds received in action during October of 1944. He was predeceased by wives Hazel in July 1974 and Virginia In December 2000, and is survived by his son Helmer Pearsall of Peoria, AZ; brothers and sisters Sumner (Audrey) Pearsall of Fairport, Mary Fowler of Clyde, Betty Hayden of Hilton, Phillip (Edna) Featherly of Sodus and Murray Berdeane) Featherly Jr. of Sodus; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends called at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. Interment with full military honors at the Sodus Rural Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mr. Pearsall should be directed to the Sodus American Legion Post 910, PO Box 394, Sodus, NY 14551.

Stewart, Dorothy D. - Dorothy Doris (Farnsworth) Stewart, 84, of Fairville died peacefully Friday Sept. 14, 2007 at the DeMay Living Center. Family and friends may call today (Monday, Sept. 17) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday (Sept. 18) at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gerald Harris officiating. Private burial in East Newark Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Stewart, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alzheimers Association, 274 N. Goodman St., Box K3, Rochester, NY 14607 or to a charity of one's choice. Mrs. Stewart was born the daughter of the late Theodore and Ethel Hallings Farnsworth on May 7, 1923 in the town of Arcadia, New York. For many years she worked in the cafeteria for the Newark High School. She enjoyed going to church every week with her family. Mrs. Stewart was a 50-year member of the Newark Grange and a member of the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was a hard worker and loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stewart will be remembered by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Benson Stewart; sons Carlton of Florida and Lawrence (Karen) Stewart of Lyons; daughters Marilyn (Christopher) Miraglia of Clifton Springs, Beverly (David) Keukelaar of Macedon and Elaine (Lyle) Bean of Delaware; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother Samuel Farnsworth of Port Gibson; sister-in-law Lucy Tilburg of Newark; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stewart was predeceased by her brother Harold Farnsworth.

Molinaro, Angeline (Caputo) - Angeline Molinaro, age 86, from Lyons, died on September 12, 2007. Angeline was born February 1, 1921 in Rochester, NY. She was one of ten children. Over the years she worked part-time at the Lyons Public Library, Lyons National Bank and Lyons Community Hospital. She was married to John Molinaro of Lyons for nearly 57 years. She raised one son, Tom, who resides in California. Angeline is survived by her devoted husband, John; loving son, Tom; daughter-in-law, Joan; and two wonderful granddaughters, Christa Molinaro Phaneuf (Sean) and Stephanie Molinaro. Her remaining siblings are Adeline Companaro, George Caputo, and Marie Emanuel (Joe). Many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends also survive her. A rosary was said for Angeline in California on Friday, September 14. Friends and family may call today (Monday, September 17) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 18 at 9:30 am at the St. Michael's Church, Phelps St., Lyons. Interment will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Lyons Public Library or St. Michael's Catholic Church in Lyons.

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Thurber, Norton C. - Norton C. Thurber, 79 of E. Main St., Palmyra, died Thursday, September 13, 2007. Norton was born in Rochester March 24, 1928, son of Claude & Ethel Thurber. He had a great sense of humor, loved coffee, games and conservation. He had lived at the ARC home in Palmyra for 2 years and also resided in Newark. Friends may call Tuesday, September 18 from 10-11 a.m. at the Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, where services will be at 11 a.m. Burial in Newark Cemetery. Norton is survived by loving friends at Wayne ARC and Finger Lakes DDSO. He will be deeply missed.

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September 12, 2007

Wise, Jeremy Lyn - Jeremy Lyn Wise, 10-day-old son of Randall and Carolyn Martin Wise of Bohner Road, Phelps, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Graveside services were on Tuesday in Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Reed Road, Town of Junius. There will be no prior calling hours. In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by one brother, Jonathan Wise, of Phelps; his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Vera Martin, of Newark; his paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Wise, of Waterloo; his maternal great-grandparents, Paul and Mildred Martin, of Pine Grove, PA, and Henry and Luella Martin, of Ephrata, PA; his paternal great-grandparents, Jacob and Katie Wise, of Myerstown, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeremy was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Lester M. Wise, on Feb. 3, 2007. Arrangements are under the direction of Doran Funeral Home Inc., Seneca Falls.

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September 11, 2007

Miner, Donald R. - Donald R. Miner, 64, of Rose, died September 8, 2007. Don was born on March 22, 1943 in Mount Upton, a son to Raymond and Eleanor Pope Miner. He is survived by his wife Lucinda (Van Fleet) Miner; daughter Kim (Robert) Carey of Norwich, Amy (Gregory) Franklin of Norwich, Kristin (Johnny). Moore of Buffalo; sons, Brett Miner of Rochester, Kevin (Stacey) Richards of Florida; parents, Lester and Eleanor (Pope) Winfield of Mount Upton; brothers, John (Marie) Miner of Gilbertsville, Carlton Miner of Sidney, Eugene (Bonnie) Miner of Howell, William (Donna) Miner of Florida; sisters, Dianna Wheeler of Florida, Joan (Ronald) Wildenstein of Mount Upton; 14 grandchildren, Grainge, Lindsay Wilkins, Zachary Richards, Kirstie Richards, Kelsie Richards, Johnny Moore, Jr., Janiquka Moore, Dejon Moore, Jevon Moore, Susan (Chris) McCoy, Claire Seary, Thomas J. Seary, Nathan Franklin and Natale Franklin. Predeceased by his father; Raymond Miner in 1955 and first wife Barbara Parsons Miner in 1982. He retired from McAlpin Industries in Rochester as a tool maker. Don was a past member of the Mount Upton Fire Department and the Norwich Elks (BPOE) and a current member of the Bradenton, Florida Moose Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Upton Fire Department or to the Rose Free Methodist Church. Friends and family may call today (Tuesday) from 3 to 6 at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., N. Rose. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Leonard Humbert officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Upton.

Willard, Gerald W. - Gerald W. Willard, 67, of Williamson died September 5, 2007. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 30 years, Margueritte (Dawson) Willard; loving children: daughter, Terri (David) Bailey of Williamson and son, Mark Willard of East Rochester; grandchildren, Matthew (Nickole) Bailey, April Bailey and Evan Adams; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph (Ann) Willard; nieces, nephews and special friends. He is a retiree from Sentry Group of East Rochester. At his request, calling hours were not be observed and the courtesy of no flowers. Family and friends attended a Celebration of his Life at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Newark, Monday evening, September 10. Expressions of Sympathy may be directed in his memory to Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1000 South Main. St., Newark, NY 14513. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home.

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September 10, 2007

DeMay, Mildred Jane - Mildred Jane DeMay, 83, of Newark, died Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Newark-Wayne Hospital. Friends may call today (Monday) 4-7 at Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home,103 Maple Ct., Newark. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 at Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Ct. Burial in East Newark Cemetery at convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers: Memorials to Newark-Arcadia Ambulance, 301 Frey St., Newark, NY 14513 or to the American Heart Assoc., 2113 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY14624. Mildred was born in Lyons on Jan. 13,1924, daughter of Clarence & Ida Ann Kriel Myers. She was an avid reader, loved animals & the theater. The K &M Skate Park & DeMay Living Center are named in honor of Karl & Mildred, as well as scholarships in music & Academics have been set up in her memory. She was a giving person & gave to many worthy causes. She was an avid collector of turtles & was a member of Park Presbyterian Church. Survived by her husband of 65 years, Karl; son, Gary of Marion; daughter Janis K. (William) DeMay Connor of Walworth; 5 grandchildren: Suzanne (Tim), James (Jennifer), Douglas (Nell), Karl (Valeree), Lisa (Brian); 9 great-grandchildren; brother Robert Myers of Newark; nieces, nephews.

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September 8, 2007

Woodhams, Stanley - Stanley Woodhams, 74, of Williamson, died September 6, 2007. He is survived by his brother, Maynard Woodhams of Williamson; sister Ethel (Hanselman) Boryszewski of Rochester; nieces, nephews cousins friends. Predeceased by parents, Stanley and Anna (Keukelaar) Woodhams. Calling is today (Sept. 8) from 2 to 4 at Young Funeral Home, West Main St., Williamson; service follows at 4 p.m. Private interment in Furnaceville Cemetery in Ontario.

Ritter, Norman A. - Norman A. Ritter. Sr., 83, of Newark, died Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Seneca Nursing Home. Norman was born in LaCrosse, WI, on Oct. 2, 1923, son of Paul and Matilda Huxsahl Ritter. He worked for 25 years for Farrell Corp. in Rochester. He also worked for the Rose City Drive and Capitol Theatre in Newark as a projectionist. He served in the Army in the Normandy Invasion; served in the 3rd Army under George Paton; and served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the American Legion of Phelps, Seeley Post. Norman attended St. Mark's Church, and was a avid model train buff and collected many model trains. He also collected vintage old movies of years past. Friend called at Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark. Funeral services will be held today (Saturday) at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Church, S. Main St. Burial in East Newark Cemetery with full military rites accorded. Memorials to Seneca Nursing Home, Rehabilation Center, 200 Douglas Dr., Waterloo, for the Recreation Dept. or to St. Mark's Church, Newark. Survived by his son, Norman Jr. and daughter, Florence Ritter, both of Newark; sister Dorothy Chipman of Murray, KT; sisters-in-law Carla Greene of Geneva and Jackie (Harold) McAllister of Phelps; brother-in-law Charles Plyter of Canandaigua; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Patricia in 2000 and brother Walter.

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September 6, 2007

Cincinello, Margaret R. - Margaret R. Cincinello, 55, of Sodus Center, died September 4, 2007. Margaret is survived by sons, Richie Cincinello and Anthony (Tracy) Cincinello; one grandson; brothers and sisters, Henry (Mary) Kominarek, Gail Hamel, Anthony (Rebecca) Kominarek, Deborah (Gerald) Barcomb, Charles (Laurie) Kominarek, Emerson Compton and Betty Keefer; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call today (Thursday), 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the N orton F uneral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. A funeral service will be held at the conclusion of visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Pines of Peace, PO Box 238, Ontario, NY 14519, or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

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September 5, 2007

VanHalle, Robert - Robert Lynn VanHalle, of Newark, entered into rest on August 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; sons Mark (Jacqueline), Ron (Catherine) and Thomas (Jackie); 10 grandchildren; sisters, Pat (Bob) Rushman, Marge (Dan) Vershay, Jane (Bernie) Frati, Shirley Dayton, Lois Schroeder; sister-in-law Arlene Van Halle; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family called at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church, where the funeral service was held. Interment is in East Palmyra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the East Palmyra Christian School, 2023 E. Palmyra Port Gibson Rd., E. Palmyra, 14513. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home in Marion.

Juffs, Barbara -Barbara W. Juffs, 86, of Lyons, died Aug. 28, 2007. All are invited to attend her graveside service at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in Rose Cemetery. Donations may be made to Clyde Ambulance, Ford Street, Clyde or the Activities Department at Wayne County Nursing Home, in her memory. Barbara retired from Newark Medical Center after many years as a receptionist. She is survived by her sister, Gert Vanhoover, of Lakeville, FL; brother-in-law, Curtis Juffs, of Clearwater, FL; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Juffs; brother, Chuck Wright; and sister, Elizabeth Baker. Arrangements are by McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home in Palmyra

Potter, Frederick - Frederick James Potter, 73, died August 29, 2007 at the Newark Hospital. He will be buried in Fayetteville. He was born September 7, 1933 in Oneida, son of the late James Potter and Ida Alguire Massey. He worked in Syracuse, and later lived in Lyons, before going to the DeMay Living Center in Newark. He is survived by his son Steven Potter of East Syracuse; daughters Jackie and Robert Baulick of Auburn, Kathy and William McKane of Alabama; sister Dorothy Stevens; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Janet in 1959; son Frederick in 1981 and his sister Jeannine Woods. 

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August 29, 2007

Hlavac, Grace L. Desbrow Skelly - Grace Lillian Hlavac, 95, of Newark, died peacefully Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the DeMay Living Center. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, August 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will follow calling at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Private burial in Webster Rural Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Hlavac, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a charity of your choice. Mrs. Hlavac was born the daughter of the late Fred and Emile Keeping Desbrow on October 20, 1911 in Rochester, New York. During WWII, she made parachutes before becoming a hairdresser. Mrs. Hlavac was a hairdresser for over 40 years, having two shops in Rochester and one in Florida. She was a past member of the Palmyra Moose Club and enjoyed playing golf. At the age of 80, she received an award for a hole-in-one contest. Mrs. Hlavac enjoyed music and playing the organ. Mrs. Hlavac leaves her son Bernard and Carol A. Skelly of Wolcott; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; stepson, Dr. Harry and Connie Hlavac of California; son-in-law Charles McDaniel; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two husbands, Bernard Skelly in 1971 and Harry Hlavac in 1981; her daughter Mary Shirley Ann McDaniel, a granddaughter and a grandson; brother Fred and sister Dorothy.

Hamelinck, Linda J. - Linda Jean Hamelinck, 55, of Newark, died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. Family and Friends are invited to call Friday, August 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 West Miller Street, Newark. A Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 1, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Marion Cemetery. In memory of Linda, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the America Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, New York 13220 or to the American Diabetes Association, 595 Blossom Road, Suite 208, Rochester, New York 14610. Linda was born the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva Stella Ford DeBoerdere on May 14, 1952 in Marion, New York. She was a 1971 graduate of Newark High School. Linda worked as a school bus driver for Newark Schools for over 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and craft shows. Linda especially loved coffee in the morning. Linda will be remembered by her husband Paul; son Jeff and Kari Hamelinck of Williamson; grandchildren Meghan and Matthew Peck; son-in-law Wade Peck of Canandaigua; brother Steven DeBoerdere; sisters Dawn and Scott Foss and Colleen and Joseph Noble both of Lyons; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother in July 2001, her daughter Jennifer Peck in February 2006 and her father in September 2006.

Benjamin, Allan J. - Allan J. Benjamin 67, of California/Newark died Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Alvardo Hospital in San Diego, California. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, September 5 at 11 a.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 West Miller Street, Newark. Burial will follow in East Newark Cemetery. In memory of Mr. Benjamin, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Multiple Sclerosis Resources of Central New York, Inc., P.O. Box 237, East Syracuse, New York 13057. Mr. Benjamin was born the son of the late John and Beatrice Ruffel Benjamin on April 27, 1940 in Newark, New York. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 406 F&AM of Newark. Mr. Benjamin worked for 21 years at Newark High School, retiring in 1994. He was a professional photographer, developing his pictures at his home. Mr. Benjamin did many weddings and senior pictures. He had moved to California to be with his daughter, Marie. He was a fabulous father and will be missed greatly. Mr. Benjamin will be remembered by his daughter Marie Miller of California; brother David Benjamin of Rochester and two aunts of Newark.

Newville, Lois R. - Lois R. Newville, 77, of Lyons passed away peacefully on August 28, 2007 at the House of John after a courageous battle with cancer. Friends may call Thursday 4-7 at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Edward Dillon. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432. Lois was born in Lyons on March 14, 1930, the daughter of Louis & Rose Perry Vitaro. She retired in 1995 from J.L. Hammett Co. in Lyons. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Debra (David) Lord of Phelps, Pamela (Jay) Davis of Waterloo; 3 sons, Robert (Pam) Vitaro of York, PA, James (Ada) Newville & Ricky (Michelle) Newville of Lyons; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Dorothy Shea of Cornwall, Ontario, Francis (Les) Reynolds of Lyons & Jean (Joe Twist) Vitaro of Port Gibson; sister-in-law Sherry Yonker of Lyons; brother-in-laws Bob (Hazel) Newville of Sherrill, Cliff (Kathie) DeCann, and David (Linda) Frank of Newark; nieces & nephews.

Castilano, Martha K. - Martha K.Castilano, 85, of Clyde died August 24, 2007 at Geneva General Hospital. Family and friends called Monday at the John R. Canolesio Funeral Home Inc., in Clyde. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Clyde. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Castilano may be directed to St. John's Church Martha Ministry Fund, 14 Sodus St., Clyde, NY 14433. Martha was born March 18, 1922 in Madams Creek, WV, to Pearl and Bertha Yancey Hogan. She married John M. Castilano April 24, 1948 at St. John's Church in Clyde. Martha was devoted to her family and loved gardening. Martha is survived by her son, John A. (Elizabeth) Castilano of Mars, PA; daughter, Belinda (Patrick J.) Crowe of Clyde; 8 grandchildren; sisters-in law, Virginia Castilano Shilling of Denver, CO and Gloria O'Connor of Mt. Pleasant, TN. She was predeceased by her husband, John M. Castilano, who passed away Jan. 7, 1977; infant grandson, Robert John Crowe; sisters, Mary Pilkenton, Nona Smith and Eva Adams; and brothers Ed, John, Bill and Pete Hogan.

Arnitz, Anthony J. Jr. - Anthony J. Arnitz Jr. of Bloomfield, died peacefully at the Serenity House in Victor on August 26, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Dianne 'Queenie' and caring father of Tonya (Aaron) Linderman, best friend and father of AJ (Johanna) Arnitz III, and grandfather of Mia Elizabeth Linderman. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Kennedy Funeral Home, 2 South Ave., E. Bloomfield. His funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bridget's Church, 15 Church St., Bloomfield. Interment will be in St. Bridget's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Bridget's Church in loving memory of our dear Tony Arnitz. 'Big hearted Toe' drummed his way from his hometown in Clyde to his home in Bloomfeld. When not on stage with the band Synergy he could be found cruising around Canandaigua Lake on his Harley with his best buds. Tony lived every day to the fullest and has given new meaning to the phrase 'work hard, play harder.' His generous influence has left lasting impressions on many lives young and old. He is a legend and will forever live in our hearts as 'the best.' Tony is survived by his mother, P. Josephine Arnitz; sister, Paula Arnitz; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Anthony J. Arnitz Sr.; and his brother, John Arnitz.

Taylor, David M. - David M. Taylor, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Lyons, passed away in August 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's name may be made to the National Institute of Mental Health, Gift Fund, 6001 Executive Blvd., RM 8104 MSC 9655, Bethesda, MD 20892-9655. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth; brother, Donald; several nieces and nephews.

Boughtin, Elizabeth R. - Elizabeth R. Boughtin, 82, formerly of Phelps, died on Monday, August 27, 2007 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Sunday, September 2 at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Phelps with the Rev. A.J. Tierson officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Resthaven Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, L. John Boughtin; children, John E. (Ann Marie) Boughtin of . Fairport, Lisa (Jack) Satta of Ontario, James R. Boughtin of Clifton Springs; grandchildren, Jonathan Boughtin, Andy and Amanda Satta; sisters, Dorothea Loveless of Clifton Springs, Mildred Parmelee of Phelps, Marjorie (Thomas) Stailman of Alexandria VA, Edward Fairman of Sodus; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Esther Lowell. It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, New York 14620. Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps.

Reaves, Milton Sr. - Milton Reaves Sr., of Sodus, suddenly went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2007. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 31, from 6-9 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. Funeral services for Milton will be held from the Little Bethel M.B. Church, 6336 South Centenary Road, Sodus, beginning at noon on Saturday. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 50 years Alma Reaves; six sons; three daughters; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery.

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August 28, 2007

Lagenor, Gary L. - Gary L. Lagenor, 65, of Newark, died August 26, 2007 surrounded by his loving family, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Gary's life at Park Presbyterian Church in Newark at 11 a.m. on August 30, 2007. Memorial donations in Gary's memory may be made to the Lipson Cancer Center, Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621 or Lifetime Care Hospice, 1120 South Main St., Newark, NY 14513. Gary was born in Lyons, on January 13, 1942, the son of the late Stewart and Margaret (Blondell) Lagenor. He graduated from Newark High School, class of 1960, and then proudly served 4 years in the US Navy. Gary and his wife, Diana owned and operated a business, Lagenor's Inc., a home decorating business, in Newark for over 25 years. Gary was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church, the '1249 Club', a Trustee for the August Mauer Post #286, a past trustee for the Village of Newark and has been very active in many civic and community organizations. He is survived by his wife, Diana (Hall) Lagenor; two daughters, Stephanie (Matthew) Cass, and Jennifer (Todd) Tones; two sons, Peter (Kristen) Lagenor, and Brad (Jennifer Graham) Lagenor; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Janice (James) Finn of Macedon; mother-in-law Fayetta Hall; sister-in-law Sandra (Hall) McMenamin; 3 nephews and a niece. He was predeceased by his parents, Stewart and Margaret Lagenor. Arrnagements are being made by the Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, NY.

Busby, Helen M. - Helen Marie Busby, 87, formerly of E. Godfrey St., Newark, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Fulfilling the wishing of Mrs. Busby there will be no calling hours. Family and friends had a Memorial Service Monday (Aug. 27) at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, 301 S. Main St., Newark. Burial in the East Newark Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Busby, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society, 1400 N. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. Mrs. Busby was born the daughter of the late Stephen and Mamie Rush Tyler on August 21, 1920 in Newark, NY. Mrs. Busby retired from the Newark Developmental Center where she worked as an aide. She will be remembered by her son Timothy Busby of Rome, NY; daughters Peggy Busby of Newark, Sherry (Randy) Caughell of Tonawanda and Cindy Busby of Fairport; grandchildren Courtney (David) Carr of NJ and Christopher Kneut of Lockport; great grandsons Tyler and Riley Carr. Mrs. Busby was predeceased by her husband James L. Busby in 1989; one brother and four sisters.

Schraffenberger, Ronald F. - Ronald F. Schraffenberger, 74 died Friday Aug. 24, 2007 at Clifton Springs Hosp. Friends called at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons, where services were held with Rev. Arthur Sziemeister. Burial in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials to a charity of ones choice. Ron was born in Lyons Aug. 18, 1933, son of Floyd & Hazel Ottnod Schraffenberger. He was a finishing carpenter and in his earlier years worked for Hopeman Lumber. He had lived in Newark for many years and was a member of the carpenters local of Rochester. Survived by his sister, Cecelia (Nicholas) Forgione of Lyons and his half-sister, Marsha Pruner of Lyons, his aunt, Genevieve Bardmaker, 3 sons, Craig, Todd and Brent, several grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Predeceased by his daughter, Cheryl.

Burley, Thomas M. - Thomas M. Burley, 99, of Marion, died August 24, 2007. He is predeceased by his wife, Louise; grandsons, Thomas Burley and Timothy Brower. He is survived by his sons, T. Milton (Norma) Burley, of Ogdensburg, Hugh (Anne) Burley of Marion; daughter, Cheryl (Robert) Gibson of Fort Myers, FL; several grand, great-grand & great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Friends and family called at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, where the Funeral Service was held Monday. Interment in Marion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The United Church of Mairon, PO Box 52, Marion, NY 14505.

Marrella, Dominic R. - Dominic R. 'Dom' Marrella, of Palmyra, died peacefully on August 24, 2007. Predeceased by his wife, Joan in 2002 and a son Dominic. Survived by son, Phil (Sharon) Marrella; daughter, Ann (Ron) Gostomski; brother, Basil (Pat) Marrella; special cousin, Vincent (Carol) Buondonno; 7 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Dominic was a retired Administrator with the Palmyra-Macedon School District and was active in many community organizations including the Lions Club. Friends called at the Mcguire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, Palmyra. A Funeral Mass was offered in St. Ann's Church, 136 Church St., Palmyra. Interment St. Ann's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church.

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August 25, 2007

VanDemortel, Patricia G. - Patricia Gail 'Pat' VanDemortel, 68, of Newark died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Family and friends may call today (Saturday, Aug. 25) from 7 to 9 and Sunday (Aug.26) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Mass will be Monday (Aug.27) at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, South Main St. in Newark. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery. In memory of Pat, please consider donations to a charity of choice. Pat was born the daughter of the late Floyd and Florence Fillmore Mayeu on August 20, 1939 in Rochester, NY. She was a 1957 graduate of the Wayne Central Schools. Pat was a member of St. Michael's Church, she and her husband Norm, would pray each morning for their children, friends and country. She is a member of the Newark Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and the Northern Central Ladies Auxiliary; she had served as Past President for both. Pat was the current President of the VFW Post 2883 Ladies Auxiliary. She was Chairperson for the Kiddie Day Parade for many years. In past years, Pat enjoyed bowling, winning the 1960 Bowling Classic. She loved her family very much and enjoyed going to the High School Football and Softball games. But her favorite was being a stay-at-home mom and being there for her children and grandchildren as they came along. Baking and cooking was a specialty for Pat. In the early days she would bake cookies and set them on the back porch rail to cool. They would all disappear with the help of the neighborhood children. Pat would bake cookies and bring them to the fire hall once a week for the guys to enjoy. Pat will be missed and remembered by her loving husband of 46 years, Vincent 'Norm'; sons James and his friend Eileen Hill, and Christopher (Carol) both of Newark; daughters Laurie (Bobby) Furr of NC and Eileen VanDemortel and her friend Anthony Scotti of Newark; grandchildren Corrie, Brian, Derek, Brad, Alli, Joey, Kaitlin, Erin, Rick, Emily, Julianna, Dillon, Olivia and Joshua; brother Michael (Debbie) Mayeu of Marion; sisters Sharon (William) Bergeson, Donna (Ken) Henderson and Geraldine (Allen) Dudley all of Ontario; many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to family and friends for all their support.

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August 23, 2007

Castle, Sandra - Sandra Castle, 52, better known as 'Sam Rose', died Monday, August 21, 2007 at Rochester General Hospital. Sandra was born on February 29, 1955 in Rochester, the daughter of Leonard and Barbara Rose Gessin. Survivors include her father and stepmother Leonard and Barbara Gessin of Honeoye, companion David Hanselman of Newark, good friend Cindy Napoleon and several siblings. She loved all animals and at one time had been a dog trainer. Friends may call Saturday, August 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St., Newark. Funeral services will be followed at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

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August 22, 2007

Yonker, Emerson W. - Emerson W. Yonker, 72, of Kemp Dr., Macedon, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Emerson was born in Amaranth, PA on January 20, 1935, a son to Clem and Margaret Ward Yonker. He was a veteran of the Army from 1953 - 1955 and a past Village of Macedon board member, building inspector, as well as a member of the fire department and the Timeless Classic Car Club. He retired from American Can in Fairport in 1989. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Erma; two sons, Steve (Dawn) of Macedon, Jeff (DeeDee) of Macedon; daughter, Patty Yonker of Florida; six grandchildren, Tim, Lucas, Kelli, Taylor, Jessica and Marisa; sister, Doris James of Lyons; nephew, Michael James; niece, Michelle Newville; aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends called Sunday (Aug. 19) at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, Phelps, Lyons, where a funeral service followed. Burial in the Village of Macedon Cemetery. For those wishing memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Flight Central, Inc., 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

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August 18, 2007

Featherly, Virginia L. (Pierce) (Walker) - Virginia L. (Pierce) (Walker) Featherly, 70, of Sodus, died peacefully on August 7, 2007. Virginia was predeceased by her husband Dick Featherly, and by her son Rick Featherly. She is survived by sons Charles Walker of Newark and Robert (Linda) Featherly of Florida; daughters Kathryn (Bo) (Rich) Williams of Wolcott, Vicki Martin of Texas, Kelly (Alan) Wright of Ontario, Sharon DuBurke of Arkansas; sister Jean Shirtz of Sodus Point; brothers Richard (Charlene) Pierce of Colorado, Norman Pierce of Manchester; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday (Aug 26) from 11 to 1 p.m. with her funeral service immediately following from Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. Interment will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery. The family has requested the courtesy of no flowers. Donations in memory of Virginia should be directed to Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main St. Newark, NY 14513.

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August 17, 2007

Terry, Suzanne Lee - Suzanne Lee Terry of Newark died Monday (August 13, 2007). Suzanne leaves behind her son Tim, granddaughter Glenna, daughter-in-law Roxanne, brother Mickey, sisters Romona, Corine, her best friend Miss Tish and her loving friends in the fellowship, too numerous to mention. Any memorial contributions may be made to the Newark Public Library, 121 High Street. Newark, New York 14513. Memorial services will be held on Saturday (August 18) at 2 p.m. at the family home at 507 Vienna Road, Newark.

Wage, Robert C. 'Bob' - Robert Bob Clifford Wage Newark died Wednesday August 15, 2007 at the age of 80 at Rochester General Hospital with his family by his side. Family and friends may call today (Friday, Aug. 17) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Mass will be Saturday (Aug. 18) at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery with military honors. In memory of Bob please consider donations to St. Michael's Church, 401 Main St., Newark, NY 14513; House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, 14432 or the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Bob was born the son of the late Robert August and Bertha Soggs Wage on April 6, 1927 in Lyons. He was a graduate of Newark High School and then joined the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII. The funeral home proudly flies the Navy flag in honor of his service to our country. Bob was a member of St. Michael's Church in Newark. All his life he was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, tennis and swimming. At one time he played against the Rochester Royals. Bob was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, choosing instead to marry his wife Thelma. He loved his family very much and enjoyed being with them when he could. Bob will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years Thelma Krebbeks Wage; son James (Mary) Wage of Newark; daughters Barbara (Robert) Vincent of Palmyra and Deborah (Robert M.) Lyons of Newark; grandchildren Britton Wage, Aubry (Sean) Salber, Kelesey Wage, Matthew Finewood, Lindsay (Klint) Kuhlman, Andrea Finewood, Kirsten and Travis Lyons; great-granddaughter (due any day) Natalia; brothers Richard (Charlene) and Jerry (Nancy) Wage both of Newark; sisters Shirley Matteson of E. Palmyra and Bonita (James) Turner of Newark; many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his sister Jackie Kouwe on Dec. 10, 2006.

Wilson, Charles H. - Charles H. Wilson, 86, of North Rose, a resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home, passed away Monday, August 13, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Charlie was born June 19, 1921 in Barnes County, North Dakota, a son to Benjamin and Lu Hayes Wilson. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII and was a member of the 'Battle of the Bulge' having 5 stars. He was a member of the American Legion and was an F&AM (Masons) and a past Town of Rose Councilman for a number of years. Charlie retired as the Director of Technical Services for Curtis Burns - Rochester. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Lorraine; seven children, Jim (Sharon), Charlene (Robert) Clement, John (Millie), Vicki (John) Bousquin, Kevin (Linda), Brian (Joyce), and, Scot (Sally), all of North Rose; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Pluta of Ohio and Marge Shaad of Mayfield; sister-in-law, Ruth Wilson of Geneva; several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his two grandsons, Tim Wilson and Robert O'Connor, and brother, Hayes Wilson. Friends and family may call today (Friday, Aug. 17) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., North Rose, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 18 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dan Corretore officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Cemetery. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the North Rose Ambulance.

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August 14, 2007

Stoddard, Rachel - Rachel Stoddard, 95, formerly of Newark, died August 11, 2007 at her home in the Madonna Towers in Minnesota. All Services will be private. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Clifton Springs. Rachel was born May 15, 1912 in Newark, daughter of Parke and Maude Reeves. She graduated from Newark High School in 1930 and from Brockport College in 1934. She taught school at Sand Hill School for two years, then in Clifton Springs from 1936-38, before returning to Newark, where she would teach until her retirement in 1970. An active member of the Presbyterian Church in Newark, she directed both the Junior and Senior Choirs. Upon retiring, she became involved in volunteer work in the hospitals Gift Shop, the Blood Bank, and Friends of the Library. She was cast in several Newark Players musicals; including Harvey, and Bone Chiller in 1991. An avid golfer, she was a member of the Newark Country Club for over 50 years, and enjoyed bowling and cross-country skiing. She and her husband did much international traveling after he retired in 1977. She and Lee moved to Rochester, Minnesota in 1996 to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law. Rachel is survived by her husband, Lee Stoddard, of Rochester, MN; daughter, Susan Lee Stoddard, Ph.D., and Susan's husband, Stephen Carmichael, Ph.D. of Rochester, MN. She was predeceased by two brothers. Arrangement entrusted to the Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. You are invited to light a candle of condolence or memory by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

Stone, Don - Donald K. Stone, 72, of Newark died August 12, 2007 at Newark Hospital. Don was born Nov. 24, 1934 in Newark, son of Kenneth & Blanche Ressue Stone. He worked for C.H Stuart Co. for 30 years as a tax accountant. He had also worked for Webster Radiator in Newark in the office. He was a life member of Newark Elks Lodge, Newark Rod & Gun, Lyons Rod & Gun Club. He is survived by his wife, Donna Conklin Stone; daughter - Tracy (Tom) Bieber of Newark, Terry (Jon) Allen of Newark; a son, Ross Stone of Lyons; his wife's children, Jim, Jon and Terry Allen and Pamela Kearney; eight grandchildren; his children's mother, Evelyn Ramph; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, John. Friends may call Thursday, Aug. 16 from 4-7 p.m. at Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, where services will be held at 7 p.m. with Rev. Gerald Harris officiating. Elks service will be at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons 14489.

Haak, Mary - Mary Polco (Guest) Haak, 90, of Palmyra, died , August 11, 2007 at Newark Manor. Mary retired from New York Telephone where she had worked for 25 years. She was a member of the Bell Telephone Retirees association. Mary is survived by her sons, Lance (Linda) Guest of Newark and Dean (Ann) Guest of Palmyra; stepchildren Robert (Kathy) Haak of Marion, Raymond (Dolores) Haak of Connecticut, Elaine Macca of Fairport; brother Michael Polco of Ogden; sisters Katherine Caffyn of Palmyra, Vicki (Jim) Moran of Macedon Center, Rose Doebbler of Shortsville and Ann Anderson of Utah; beloved grandsons Troy Guest of Macedon Center, Clay (Linda) Guest of Lyons, Ian (Tara) Guest of Dryden, Dirk Guest of Clifton Springs and Chip Haak and family of Ohio; three great-grandchildren; sister- in-law Alma Haak of Palmyra; nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. She was predeceased by her first husband Henry W. Guest; second husband Raymond E. Haak; sisters Paula Woodruff, Sophia Hall and Helen Polco; grandchildren Keith Moss and Shane Guest and an infant brother. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 20 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Palmyra. Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to the Palmyra Fire Company and Oxygen Squad, 615 East Main Street, Palmyra 14522; Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main Street, Newark 14513; Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester 14620. Arrangements entrusted to Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc. in Palmyra.

LaVilla, Mary Jayne - Mary Jayne LaVilla, 68, of Palmyra/Newark died August 10, 2007 at DeMay Living Center, Newark. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah (James) Judd of Buffalo; two sons, Mark of Canandaigua and Rick (Rhonda) of Newark; four grandchildren; a sister, Carmelita (Irene Chambers) McClain of Newark; and brother, Walter Check of Hilton. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, John LaVilla in 1987. Friends called at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, Newark. Interment is in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester.

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August 13, 2007

Salisbury, E. Louise - E. Louise Salisbury, 89, a former resident of Quail Summit, Canandaigua and Phelps, died Thursday, August 9, 2007, in the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic's Extended Care Unit. Mrs. Salisbury was born February 12, 1918 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Wesley and Bertha Morris Prugh. Louise graduated from Batavia High School and attended Bryn Mawr College. She worked in administration for both Jackson & Perkins and Garlock for a number of years. A member of the United Church of Phelps and past commander of the Tuesday Club, Mrs. Salisbury was also a trustee of the Phelps Community Library. Most important to her was raising her family and helping her husband John 'Barney' Salisbury run their family fruit farm, Sunnyside Farms, in Phelps. Together they were active in the Rotary Foreign Exchange and American Field Service programs and hosted three foreign exchange students in their home. She enjoyed playing dominoes and bridge, reading, sewing, knitting, playing the piano and listening to music. She was predeceased by her husband, John 'Barney' Salisbury, who died in November 2006, and a granddaughter, Megan Salisbury. She is survived by her children, John (Diane) Salisbury of Concord, NH; Philip (Mary) Salisbury of Springfield, IL, Paul (Jeanne) Salisbury of Newark, Elizabeth 'Betsey' (Joseph) Homer of Scotia, Sally (Mark) Zelonis of Zionsville, Indiana; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 1, at 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. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Salisbury requested that memorial donations be made to the United Church of Phelps, 58 Main St.; Phelps Community Memorial Library, 8 Banta St., Suite 200; or Phelps Historical Society, 66 Main St., Phelps, NY 14532. Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps.

Carne, L. Stanley II - Mr. L. Stanley Carne II, of E. Dezeng St., Clyde died Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Pines of Peace Hospice Home in Ontario after a courageous battle with cancer. Stanley was born June 25, 1953 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of Lloyd S. and Priscilla Colby Carne. He had been a resident of Clyde since 1982, and prior to that had lived in Newark. Stanley was most recently employed by the Pliant Corp. in Macedon, and prior to that had worked for Fold-Pak Corp. in Newark for over 23 years until its closing. He also had been employed as the town of Galen bookkeeper and was the bookkeeper for the Wayne County Water Authority. On November 24, 1979 he married the former Caryl Jinks. He was active in his churches, and had driven a church bus for over 16 years for the Maranatha Baptist Church in Lyons and the Heritage Baptist Church in Palmyra, driving children for church services and Sunday school. Stan enjoyed sports, especially golf and bowling. At Stanley's request, there will be no prior calling hours. He was predeceased by his father, Lloyd, in 2003. He is survived by his wife of over 27 years, Caryl Carne of Clyde; his son, Nathan S. (Lesley) Carne of Newark; his daughter, Jennifer Carne of Clyde; his mother, Priscilla Carne of Greenville, SC; his brothers, Jerre (Jennifer) Carne, and Chris Carne; his sisters, Daphne (Scott) Bashor and Camillia Cole all of Greenville, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to greet the family from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1000 S. Main St., Newark. A celebration of his life will follow at 2 p.m. in the church. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Clyde. Memorial contributions to the Pines of Peace Hospice Home, 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario, NY 14519 or to the Lighthouse Baptist Christian School, 1000 S. Main St., Newark, NY 14513 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Basis Funeral Home in Clyde.

Trude, Kaitlyn Elizabeth - Kaitlyn Elizabeth Trude, Marion, August 5, 2007, at three months old, suddenly with her loving family. Predeceased by grandmother, Lynn Markham, and great-grandparents, Edward Bovat and Felicia M. DiBella. Survived by grandparents, Donald Markham of Salisbury, NC, David W. Trude Sr. & Gloria Trude, Laurie & James Bovat; great-grandparents, Richard J. & Lorraine Trude & Dorothy DiMarco, Ronald & Patricia Akins and Mary Bovat; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends called at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass was held this morning at St. James Church, 130 Brett Road, Rochester, NY. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Borate Trude Memorial Fund, PO Box 953, Penfield, NY 14526 or Marion Elementary School, directed to the Trude Family Music Dept., 3863 North Main St., Marion, NY 14505.

Trude, David William Jr. - David William Trude, Jr., from Marion, died suddenly on August 5, 2007, on David and Kelly's 1st year anniversary, with their loving children. Predeceased by grandparents, Edward Bovat and Felicia M. DiBella. Survived by loving parents, David Trude Sr. and Gloria Trude, both of Marion, Laurie & James Bovat of Ludlow, MA; 4 sisters, Samantha Trude, Melissa Bovat, Megan Bovat and Kayla Bovat; 2 brothers, Gary Sengillo, II and a Cody Bovat. Survived by loving grandparents, Richard J. & Lorraine Trude, Ronald & Patricia Akins and Mary Bovat; and numerous other loving family members and friends. Friends called at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home.. A Funeral Mass was held this morning at St. James Church, 130 Brett Road, Rochester, NY. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Marion Elementary School, directed to the Trude Family Music Department, 3863 North Main St., Marion, NY 14505.

Trude, Kelly Lynn (Markham) - Kelly Lynn Trude, Marion, suddenly on August 5, 2007, David and Kelly's 1st year anniversary, with their loving children. She is predeceased by her loving mother, Lynn Markham. Survived by father, Donald (Suzanne Tanley) Markham of Salisbury, NC; 3 sisters, Kim (Don) Schrank, Karen (Patrick) McGowan and Kristen (David) Reynolds; nephews, Derek Schrank, Chris and Cody McGowan; grandmother, Dorothy DiMarco; and numerous other loving family members and friends. Friends called at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass was held this morning at St. James Church, 130 Brett Road, Rochester, NY. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Borate-Trude Memorial Fund, P0 Box 953, Penfield, NY 14526.

Borate, Danielle Elizabeth - Danielle Elizabeth Borate, Marion, suddenly on August 5, 2007, with her loving family. Predeceased by her grandmother, Lynn Markham. She is survived by father, Stephen R. & stepmother, Shawnette Borate of Rochester; brother, Cameron Borate; grandparents, Esther & Richard Borate of Rochester; grandfather, Donald Markham (Suzanne Tanley) of Salisbury, NC; and also her step-grandparents; her great-grandmother, Dorothy DiMarco; uncle, Brian (Laura) Borate; aunts, Brenda (John) Kuipers, Karen (godmother) (Patrick) McGowan, Kim (Don, godfather) Schrank and Kristen (Dave) Reynolds; and numerous other loving family members, friends and fellow students at Marion Elementary School. Friends called at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass was held this morning at St. James Church, 130 Brett Road, Rochester. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Borate-Trude Memorial Fund, PO Box 953, Penfield, NY 14526.

Boyer, Stephen C. - Stephen C. Boyer, 84, of Salter Road, North Rose, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Blossom View Nursing Home in Sodus. Steve was born April 26, 1923 in the town of Huron, a son to John S. and Grace Curtis Boyer. He was a 65 year member of the Rose Grange, a life member of the North Rose United Methodist Church and past Sunday School treasurer. He was also a past treasurer for the North Rose/Huron Fire District. Steve retired from the North Rose Wolcott School as a custodial worker and bus driver and continued working for the town of Rose. He is survived by his nephew, cousins, and special friends, Charles and Linda Tompkins and Norm and Darlene Terhune. Friends called at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., North Rose, where a funeral service was held this morning. Burial in Huron Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Rose Fire Department.

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August 10, 2007

Clevenger, 'Jack' - Charles 'Jack' Clevenger, 76, of Newark died August 9, 2007 at his daughter's home with his family by his side. Jack was born the son of the late William and Jesse Mellott Clevenger on Sept. 2, 1930 in Emmaville, PA. He came to Newark in 1948 and worked at several places including the Newark Developmental Center retiring in 1986. Jack was a past member of the Newark Elks Lodge and the Marine Corps League. He was involved in many veterans activities and Memorial Services. Jack was a member of the Newark American Legion Post 286 and the Newark VFW Post 2883. He was named Legionnaire of the Year in 2002. The funeral home proudly flies the Marine Corps flag in honor of his service to our country during WWII and the Korean War. Jack enjoyed fire arms, hunting, trapping and the great outdoors in general. He loved repairing antique clocks and showed great patience working on the small parts. However, his biggest joy was his 1946 2N Ford tractor. Jack is survived by his wife of 41 years, Edith Garland Clevenger; sons Scott (Debbie) of Sandy Creek, Jack and Brian Clevenger both of Newark; daughters Christina (Richard) Carr of Newark and Kim Vazquez of Newark; nine grandchildren and one great grandson; brothers Ivan of PA., Billy (Grace) of Lyons and Ray (Margie) Clevenger of N. Rose; sisters Mildred Powers of Maryland, Adrianne (Floyd) Palmer of Pennsylvania, June (Jr.) Smith of Wolcott and Bonnie (Joe) Smith of Wolcott; many nieces and nephews; a special buddy John Baker. Jack was predeceased by his brother Dale and sisters Pauline Carnell and Nancy Decker. Family and friends may call Sunday (August 12) from 4 to 7 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. Newark American Legion and the Newark VFW will have a prayer service at 6:30. A graveside service will be Monday (August 13) at 10 a.m. in Newark Cemetery, with full military honors. In memory of Jack, please consider donations to the Newark American Legion Post 286 or the Newark VFW Post 2883.

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August 9, 2007

Davis, Allen S. - Allen S. Davis, 73, of Sodus, passed away on August 7, 2007. Allen was retired from I.B.E.W. Local #1249, was an avid golfer and fisherman, U.S. Army veteran, member of the American Legion Post in Dexter, NY, the VFW Post in Sodus and the Sodus Masonic Lodge F & AM. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sylvia; children, Susan (Richard) Bartl of Batavia, Mark (Julie) of South Barrington, IL and Michael of Sodus; 4 grandchildren; half brother, James (Ruth) Matteson; 2 nieces; several cousins. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., where a funeral service will be held at the conclusion of visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to a Hospice facility of one's choice.

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August 7, 2007

Weezorak, Britt C. - Britt C. Weezorak, 23, of Ladue Avenue, Clifton Springs, passed away, Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Britt was born June 25, 1984 in Canandaigua, the son of Martin Weezorak and Darlene Kishbaugh. He attended Midlakes High School and was formerly employed by USA Gas in Palmyra. Britt enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He also liked tattoos and collecting rocks, gems and minerals. Ever since Britt was young, he loved to drive anything with a motor in it - cars, three wheelers, tractors. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. Britt will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. He was predeceased by his grandfather, George. Britt is survived by his fiancee, Melinda Rogers, of Clifton Springs; children, Alexis, Tanya, Hannah and one on the way; parents, Darlene (Curtis Evans) Kishbaugh, of Clifton Springs and Martin (Diane) Weezorak, of Holley; sisters, Laura Weezorak, of Clifton Springs and Emily Weezorak, of Holley; brother, Joshua Weezorak, of Holley; grandparents, Martin (Jaenette) Weezorak, of Brockport and Alean Kishbaugh, of Palmyra; great- grandmother, Bessie Cornish, of Brockport; aunts, uncles and several cousins. Friends called Monday, August 6, at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Funeral services were held at the funeral home. Friends may contribute to the Britt Weezorak Memorial Fund, c/o Community Bank, 26 E. Main St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

Goetzman, Edna A. - Edna A. Goetzman, 85, of Maple Street Road, Lyons, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (Aug. 4, 2007) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Friends and family are calling today (Tuesday, Aug. 7) at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a memorial service will be held. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home. Edna was born May 4, 1922 in Fairville, a daughter to Roswell A. and Bessie DeBoofer Goetzman. She was employed through the years at Hickock's in Lyons, CH Stuart in Newark and she retired from Ruspak in Lyons. She is survived by her brother, Robert Goetzman of Lyons; three nieces, Robin Sherwood, Yvonne Murray and Patricia Learn; great-nieces, Andrea Decola and Lori LiLeo; great-nephew, Dakota Learn; and great-great-nieces, Brittany and Kaitlyn DeCola. She was predeceased by her sisters, Ermal Palmeter and Helen Newton.

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August 4, 2007

Fratangelo, Mary S. - Mary S. Fratangelo, 83, of Lyons, died Thursday, August 2, 2007 at St. Mary’s Hospice, Rochester. Mary was born in Reed, PA, June 7, 1918, a daughter of Leonard and Concepta Bellavia Bellanca. She had worked for J.L. Hammett Co. of Lyons. Mary was an active volunteer at St. Michael’s Church in Lyons for 54 years, delivered Meals on Wheels for 17 years, and worked in the Lyons Thrift Shop for 2 years. She served as president of the Lyons Manor where she lived for 2 years and collected food for the food cupboard. A member of the Lyon Golden Agers, she was an active Democrat and liked to play golf. Friends may call Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, Lyons. Burial in South Lyons Cemetery. Mary is survived by her loving family: daughter Angela (Richard) Spade of Rochester; son Louis (Patricia) Fratangelo of Fairport; grandchildren, Anthony, Nicholas and Madison Spade and Karen, Joseph and Michael Fratangelo; great grand daughter Katie Nielsen; many special relatives and friends including Katherine Jean Baker, Beverly Mercurio, Susan Koons, and Naomi Perry. Predeceased by her husband Nicholas, sister Josephine, brothers, Samual, Patsy (Lucy), Paul (Gloria) and Leonard Bellanca. Memorials may be made to the Christian Children’s Fund, 2821 Emery Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294, or to any children’s organization of your choice; or to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Rd. South, Rochester, NY 14623.

Emmel, Elizabeth F. - Elizabeth Fletcher Emmel, 92, of Newark died peacefully Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. All services will be private as per Mrs. Emmel's wishes. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Emmel, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a charity of your choice. Elizabeth was born the daughter of Harold and Veva Hayes Fletcher on October 31, 1914 in Canandaigua, New York. She graduated from Canandaigua Academy. Elizabeth and her late husband made their home in Newark, starting with their first year of marriage in 1937. She worked in the accounting department of CH Stuart Company in Newark for many years. Mrs. Emmel in her later years enjoyed reading Danielle Steel romance novels. She was a member of Park Presbyterian Church in Newark for many years. Mrs. Emmel will be remembered by her son James F. Emmel of Cary, North Carolina; grandchildren, James A. Emmel and Elizabeth A. Emmel both of Raleigh, North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law, Pat & Joseph Panzarella of Canandaigua; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Fletcher of Canandaigua and Marsha Fletcher of Gates; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Francis G. Emmel in 2003 and four brothers William, Lee, Al and Pete Fletcher.

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August 2, 2007

Scharett, Margaret - Margaret Scharett, 86, of Marion, entered into rest on August 1, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Robert; her sons, Robert Scharett of Marion, Ronald (Kathy) Scharett of Henrietta, Thomas (Dixie) Scharett of Newark, Douglas (Barb Couperus) Scharett of Phelps; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Gerald) Manuel, Doris Rafoth of Rochester, Bernedette Neu of Rochester; brothers, Richard Schneider of Pittsford, Edward (Patricia) Schneider of Henrietta; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service Saturday at 2 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. Interment, Marion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 39, Syracuse, NY 13220 or the American Diabetes Association, 595 Blossom Rd., Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14610.

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August 1, 2007

Pike, Franklin C. - Franklin C. Pike, 73, of Sodus, entered into rest on July 29, 2007. Served in the US Army from 1957 - 60, loyal Wegmans retiree and member of Teamsters Local 118. Survived by his loving and devoted children: sons, Brian (Heather) Pike of Williamson, James (Lori) Pike of Williamson, Jeffrey (Diane) Pike of Rochester; special grandchildren, Jessica, David, Kurtis, Morgan, Joseph, Zachary and, Toni-Marie; sister, Geraldine Newell of Sodus; brothers, Norman (Lois) Pike of Marion, Walter (Ann) Pike of TN; nieces, nephews and special friends. The family would like to thank the members of Home Instead Caregivers, Cindy, Brenda, and Leslie. Family and friends are invited to call tonight (Wednesday), 7-9 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson where a Service will be held Thursday morning at 10. Followed with Interment in Webster Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to the Williamson Volunteer Ambulance Service, PO Box 99, Williamson, NY 14589.

DeMarree, Stanley E. 'Gene' - DeMarree, Stanley E. 'Gene', of Sodus, longtime area fruit grower, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2007, at age 82, following a brief illness. Gene is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanora DeMarree; children, Jerry (Marilyn) DeMarree, Patty (Rick) Gent; Donna Boise, Barrett (Lisa) Cotter and children; grandsons Bobby Sergeant, Ken and Dan DeMarree, Chris and Zach Boise, Ricky (Nancy) Gent and girls; sister Carol Canne, sisters-in-law, Kathleen DeMarree, Nancy (David) Brule; brother-in-law Earl Klubertanz; many nieces, nephews and their children. Family and friends are invited to call today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Sodus Center Fire Department with a reception held immediately afterward. Contributions may be directed to either the Sodus Town Ambulance Corps, or to the Sodus Center Fire Department in Gene's memory.

Bauer, Patricia C. - Patricia C. Bauer, 53, of Bauer Rd., Lyons, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Newark Wayne Hospital. Friends may call Tuesday 4-7 at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. Funeral Services were held today, at the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Bailey. Burial in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials to be charity of ones choice. Pat was born in Gouverneur, NY on March 13, 1954, daughter of Ceylon & Florence Durham. Survived by her husband Michael, daughter Sarah, and son Michael Bauer Jr., all of Lyons; several brothers and sisters.

Gary, Robert F. - Robert F. Gary, 81, of Lyons, died July 29, 2007. Friends may call today (Wednesday) 4-7 at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 at the funeral home with the Rev. Leonard Humbert. Burial in Rose Cemetery. Memorials to the Rose Volunteer Fire Dept., Rt. 414, Rose. Bob was born in Clyde on January 7, 1926, the son of Elwyn and Josie Colegrove Gary. He worked for Xerox Co. for 17 years & before that for Duffy Mott Co. & Sylvania in Seneca Falls. He was a veteran of the Air Force and was a member of the American Legion of Lyons. He was a former fireman for Rose Fire Dept. He is survived by 2 sons, Keith (Linda) of Marion, Robert (Pat) of Rose; 2 daughters, Marilyn (Gary) Goodman of Lyons; companion of 36 years, Patsy Sharpe & her children; Valerie & Scott Bruce, Dawn Budd, Andy Sharpe; brother, Earl of Dundee; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. Predeceased by sisters, Ethel & Margaret; brothers, Clint, Art & Jerry.

Coppola, Raymond - Raymond Coppola, 50, of Newark died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. There will be no prior calling. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday (Aug. 7) at 11 a.m. at 101 Cobblestone Terrace, Newark. Burial will be Thursday (August 2) at noon in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Lake Avenue in Rochester. In memory on Ray please consider donations to a charity of your choice. Ray was born the son of Salvatore and Sarah Musci Coppola on February 27, 1957. He enjoyed strawberry ice cream, being outdoors and he especially loved dogs. Ray will be remembered by his mother Sarah Coppola; sisters Theresa Coppola, Elizabeth (Neal) Polaikis and Cynthia (Louis) Vertiz; many nieces, nephews and staff and friends at the Finger Lakes DDSO. Ray was predeceased by his father Salvatore.

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July 31, 2007

Geldof, Mary Johnson - Mary Johnson Geldof, 95, of Marion, died Friday, July 27, 2007 at Piedmont Living Center, SC. Born in Marion, Mrs. Geldof was the widow of Jacob Geldof and the daughter of the late Abram and Moria Naeye Johnson. She was a musician, and played the piano, guitar, harmonica and accordion. She enjoyed collecting butterflies and ceramic cats. She was a member of Dutch Reformd Church and Caleb's Kin at Southside Baptist Church. Most of all, she dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and knew all their names and birthdates. Mrs. Geldof is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Cook and her husband Robert of Taylors, SC; 4 grandchildren, Pastor Bob Cook and his wife Jean of Streamwood, IL, Jim Cook and his wife Monique of Greenville, SC, Greg Cook and wife Jessica of Chattanooga, TN, and Julie Thomas and her husband Kyle of Taylors, SC ; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. Friends and family are invited to call at noon Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion where the funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. or immediately following calling hours.

Ellsworth, Isabelle D. - Isabelle Ellsworth of Marion, born on December 17, 1925, wife of the late Bernard A. Ellsworth, residents of Marion for 40 years passed away on April 3, 2007, from a complicated illness. She is survived by daughter, Barbara J. Martinez of California, and three sons, Bernard A. Ellsworth II, residing in Maryland, Michael B. Ellsworth in North Carolina, and David B. Ellsworth of Newark. A graveside memorial service will be held today (Tuesday, July 31, 2007) at 1 p.m. at the Marion Cemetery for friends and relatives.

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July 30, 2007

Fletcher, John N. - John N. Fletcher, 60, of Mud Lane Extension, Sodus, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at his residence. John was born Aug. 9, 1946 in Sodus, the son of Nelson and Mabel Mitchell Fletcher. He spent his childhood in Sodus, later moving to Waterloo, where he had lived for more than 30 years. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Vietnam conflict. He was a retired mason and carpenter for the Veterans Administration Hospital, Canandaigua. He was a life member of the Waterloo VFW Post 6433 and a member of the post's Color Guard. He was an avid hunter who enjoyed his time in the Adirondack Mountains. He is survived by one daughter, Colleen Fletcher of Penn Yan; two sons, Thomas (Felicia Strong) Fletcher of Waterloo, and Daniel (Wendy) Fletcher of Seneca Falls; two grandchildren, Katelyn O'Brien and Damon Fletcher; two sisters, Barbara (Paul) DeRue of Marion and Joyce (Gary) Jackson of Marion; one brother, Ralph (Rose Smith) Fletcher of North Rose; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. today (Monday, July 30), at the Doran Funeral Home Inc., 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, followed by a funeral service and military honors at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Fred Thompson of Calvary Chapel, Auburn, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. If desired, contributions may be made to Waterloo VFW. Post 6433, Elisha Street, Waterloo, NY 13165.

Reed, Mary E. - Mary E. Reed, 75, of Broad Street, Lyons, passed away on Friday (July 27, 2007) at the Pines of Peace Hospice House in Ontario. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (Monday, July 30) at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St. Lyons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday (July 31) in St. Michael's Church, Phelps Street, Lyons. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the American Cancer Society. Mary was born April 27, 1932 in the South Sodus area, a daughter to Herman A. and Anna R. Palone Greenwald. She was a home health aide for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Anna (Al) White, of Palmyra; son, Clark (Joann) Reed, of Clyde; four grandchildren, Harold, Joel, Hallie and Jim; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Greenwald, of Newark and David Greenwald, of Hamburg; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, James H. Reed in 1989.

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July 28, 2007

Rodrigues, Angeline - Angeline Rodrigues, 97, of Newark, died Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. All services will be private as per her family's wishes. In memory of Mrs. Rodrigues please consider memorials to a charity of your choice. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Mayfield, Pennsylvania on April 8, 1910, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Phillips. She enjoyed listening to music, especially country music and singing. Angeline will be remembered by her two sons and daughter-in-law, John Rodrigues and Joseph and Kay Rodrigues; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by family, friends and staff at 103 Cobblestone. Mrs. Rodrigues was predeceased by a brother Francis Phillips and her sister Mary Grecco.

Miller, John O. Jr. - John O. Miller, Jr., 79, of Newark/Sodus, died Thursday (July 26, 2007) at his home. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. today (Saturday, July 28, 2007) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Fairville Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to either the Fairville Fire Department, Rt. 88 North, Newark, New York 14513 or to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, New York 14489. Mr. Miller was born February 22, 1928 in Glen Richey, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Loretta Carey Miller, Sr. He retired in 1983 from Kodak where he was a film processor for many years. John served with the US Navy at the end of World War II. He was a member of the August Mauer Post American Legion and the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by two daughters, Regina Sparks of Newark, Lucinda (Albert) Bell of Durango, CO; son Terry (Christine) Miller of Randleman, NC; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, James (Roberta) of Marion, Perry of Glen Richey, PA, Fred (Susan) of Henrietta, Richard (Carolyn) of Henrietta; two sisters, Gail (Robert) Wright of Melbourne, FL, Norma Proud of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2001, son John O. III and five siblings.

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July 26, 2007

David, Alma - Alma F. David, 90, of Newark, died July 24, 2007 at Newark Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 27 at the Assembly of God, 1088 Hartnagle Road, Newark with the Rev. Jeff Eveland officiating. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials in Alma's name may be made to the Assembly of God, 1088 Hartnagle Road, Newark, New York 14513. Mrs. David was born on March 6, 1917 in the Town of Arcadia, the daughter of Earl and Erra Compson Frech. She retired from C.H. Stuart, Inc. where she worked in the nursery and later in the jewelry division. In her retirement, Alma was employed with several area businesses. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence, daughter Ruth Howard of Newark, son Charles (Nancy) Bryant of Stanton, VA; nine grandchildren: Lawrence (Deb) Howard, Robert (Colleen) Howard, Barbara (Kirk) Kent, Mary Ann (Justin) Hartnagel, Ronald (Jeannette) Bryant, Raymond (Shelia) Bryant, Linda (Daniel) Fox, Susan (Jack) Holmes and NancyAnna (Darin) Thomas; twenty-one great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law Nora David, special family friend Gerald Schmidt, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Alford, Henry A. - Henry A. Alford, 58, of Montezuma Street, Lyons, died Monday, July, 23, 2007, at NewarkWayne Hospital. Henry was born May 31, 1949, in Maxton, NC, son of Orange and Eva Singletary Alford. He worked for Marshall Farms in North Rose for 32 years. He was a member of the Lyons Central School Competency Committee, Martin Luther King Planning Committee, NAACP, Baptist Christian Fellowship Church and Central New York Pallbearers Association. He was predeceased by a brother, James Arthur; and father, Orange. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Vera Graham Alford; two daughters, Janice Graham, of Lyons and Tina (Eric) Carr, of Clyde; one son, Henry E., of Lyons; six grandchildren, Antoine, Xavier, Erica, Danielle, Alana and Kendra; his mother, Eva Alford, of Lauringburg, NC; four brothers, Howard, of Lauringburg, NC, Melvin, of Raleigh, NC, Tyrone, of North Carolina and John, of , Maxton, NC; six sisters, Emma Morgan, Mary Poles, Vernell Galbreath, Ella Vivian Alford, Juanita Malloy and Belinda Alford; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Baptist Christian Fellowship Church, Covell Road, Rose. Burial will be in Huron Evergreen Cemetery, Huron.

Richmond, John E. - John E. Richmond, of Ontario, went home to be with his Lord on July 24, 2007 in his 86th year. John served in the US Navy during WWII, was a retiree from Bausch & Lomb Optical Company in Rochester, and a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Sodus and the Williamson American Legion. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 58 years, Fern (Wemes) Richmond; loving children, David (Peg) Richmond; daughters, Linda (Douglas) Sass, Sandra (Scott) Peterham; special grandchildren, Michael Sass, Julie, (Tony) Carew, Josiah Peterham, Noah Peterham, Aaron Peterham; greatgrandson, Michael Carew; nieces and nephews; and special friends. Family and friends are invited to call Friday evening 6-9 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Bible Baptist Church of Sodus, Saturday afternoon at 2. Private interment in Furnaceville Cemetery, Ontario with full military honors. At his request the courtesy of no flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to the Bible Baptist Church of Sodus, 6181 Ridge Road West, Sodus, NY 14551.

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July 25, 2007

Collins, John Paul 'Jack' - John Paul 'Jack' Collins, 86, of Walworth died Thursday, July 19, 2007. He was born and raised on Ohio St. in Rochester, NY and joined the Navy in 1943, shortly af ter Pearl Harbor. He mar ried Dolores McGrath in 1946, and was married 56 years until her death. They resided in Rochester then Walworth, where they raised their five children. Jack worked as a general contractor then as a Union carpenter until retirement. He served as president of Rochester District Carpenter's Union #85 for several years. The son of John L. and. Adelaide Collins of East Bloomfield, he is predeceased by brothers J. Roger, Robert, Thomas, and James and sisters, Virginia, Shirley and Ruth. Surviving siblings are Doris Norman, Margaret Ann, William, and Richard Collins. He is survived by children Joseph M. (Ann), Kathleen (Tom Wendt), Eileen (Jay Vestal), Rita Herko, and Christopher, and grandchildren Patrick and Devon Collins, Collin, Mary, Jay, and Joseph Vestal, and Jonathan and Kathryn Herko. He leaves 43 nieces and nephews. Calling at McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral. Home, 123 East Jackson St, Palmyra, and Funeral Mass at St. Anne's Church, Church St., Palmyra. Jack's family would like to give special thanks to the nurses, the aides, and all the other people at the Rochester Friendly Home for their love and care of their parents. Jack especially enjoyed his close friendship with Vicki and Red.

Shipley, Mary K. (Klumb) - Mary K. (Klumb) Shipley, 85, of Williamson, died July 19, 2007 at the Seneca Nursing Home in Waterloo. A graduate of Limestone College in South Carolina. Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister. She brightened up every room she was in. Survived by her loving, devoted children, Kathleen (Thomas) Metzler of Tulsa, OK, Anne Shipley of Waterloo, son, Hugh Shipley of Canandaigua; special grandchildren, Mary (Matt) Bruch, Sarah Metzler, Peter Ozog; brothers, Harvey Klumb of Ashville, NC., David (Annamary) Klumb of St. Louis, MO; sister-in-law, Gerry (Maver) Becker of Verne, NY. Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Lucile (Andrews) Klumb; and her beloved husband, Kenneth Shipley. At her request calling hours will not be observed and the courtesy of no flowers. A Private Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

Mason Davis, Sandra Jean - Sandra Jean Mason Davis, 47, of Lyons, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, at her residence in Murfreesboro, TN. Predeceased by her father William Mason; survived by her 3 daughters, Katie, Aimee, and Amber Davis, all of TN; mother, Irene Mason Norris of Lyons; sister, Ann VanKeauburg of Rochester; brother, George Mason of FL; half-brothers, Richard Norris of Lyons, Don, Ward of Sodus and half-sister, Mary Lou Turazzo of Newark. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a memorial service will follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling-Hummel officiating. Sandra was a native of Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School in 1978. She was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a dedicated LPN.

DeRosia, Mavis B. - Mavis B. DeRosia, 74, of Sodus, entered into rest on July 22, 2007. Survived by her loving and devoted children, Cathy (Brad) Shaw of Williamson; Leo Jr. (Janice) DeRosia of Sodus, Kim (Ken) Hofstra of Sodus, Katrina (John) Milton of Marion; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Laura Rawson of NH; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Leo A. DeRosia Sr., daughters, Kelly Burke and Carol Barry. Family and friends are invited to call tonight (Wednesday), 6-8 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson. A Graveside Service will be held at Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville Thursday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to her family in c/o Katrina Millon, 5139 South Centenary Road, Marion, NY 14505.

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July 23, 2007

Griffin, Marian J. - Marian J. Griffin, 83, of Clifton Springs, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007, at Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home. Marian was born November 24, 1923 in Clifton Springs, the daughter of the late Howard and Julia Lush. Until her retirement, Marian was a R.N. at the office of Dr. Richard Garnish in Clifton Springs. She was a member of the Seneca Sports Car Club and enjoyed boating. Marian was happiest entertaining family and friends at her home. She will be sadly missed by all of her loving friends and family. She is survived by her children, Don Griffin, of Phelps and Janice (Wayne) Smith, of Newark; grandchildren, Adrienne, Erin and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Cody, Shane and Kayla; sisters, Delores Poray, of Mississippi, Marge Wyffels, of Manchester and Lois, of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the American Kidney Foundation in Marian's memory.

Andrzejewski, Helen E. (Rapacki) - Helen E. Andrzejewski, of Palmyra entered into rest on July 19, 2007 in her 87th year. Helen was a Xerox retiree. She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Stella (Wysmulek) Rapacki; husband, Joseph Andrzejewski; and godson, John M. Azzarone. Survived by her devoted godson, Daniel A. Azzarone of Greece; special friends, Angle and Dan Azzarone of Gates, John DiMarco of Rochester; and other dear friends. Friends are invited to call Thursday morning, July 26 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson from 9-10 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Michael's Church, 401 S. Main St., Newark at 11, with interment in East Newark Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy. may be directed in her memory to Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, 1529 Nye Rd,, Lyons, NY 14489.

Rice, Kenneth H. - Kenneth H. Rice, 87, of Newark went home to his Lord and his family on Thursday, July 19, 2007. Family and friends may call today (Monday, July 23) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday (July 24) at 10 a.m. at the church. Committal service will follow immediately after the funeral service in the East Palmyra Cemetery with full military honors. In memory of Mr. Rice please consider memorials to the DeMay Living Center Activities Fund, 100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513. Mr. Rice was born in Kendall, NY, on May 26, 1920, son of the late Earl and Florence Cleveland Rice. He was a graduate of Newark High School and served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps. The funeral home proudly flies the Air Force flag in honor of his service to our country. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant at Army Air Field in Eagle Pass, Texas, flew many different airplanes and was an acrobatics instructor as part of his duties during that time. Mr. Rice was a faithful member of the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church for many years and served on many committees during that time. He was also very involved in the Christian School organization, overseeing the construction of the new school in East Palmyra. Mr. Rice loved music, sang in the church choir and in a quartet. He was very interested in sports, especially basketball. He was also a carpenter and buil