Death Notices
January - March 2007

March 29, 2007

Toye, Edward - Edward Toye of Georgia, formerly of Sodus and Buffalo, died March 27, 2007. Surviving are his daughters: Nancy (Carlos) Rios of Lyons, Carol (late James) Delaney, sons Ed Jr. (Katherine) Toye of Sodus, Richard (Martha), Joseph Patrick Gibson. He is survived by grandchildren: Randy (Marlene) Crandell, Teresa (Dale) Pickering, Vicky (Christopher) Flores, Maria (Jim Costello) Rios, Gregory Rios, Jeffrey (Connie) Rios, Dale (Amy) Toye; and great-grandchildren Mike (Shalyn) Crandell, Rebecca Crandell, Fred (Stacy) Pickering, Debbie (Adam) Pickering, Ashley Rios, Justin (Lisa) Confer, Josh Toye, Jessie Toye; and several great-great-grandchildren. Ed was the son of the late Cornelius and Julia (Colmount) Toye. He was predeceased by his sisters Augusta Stephens, Mary Potter, Emma Bassett, Sali DeSchepper and brothers Peter Toye, Augustus Toye, Gabriel DeToye, Cornelius Toye, Albert Toye. Ed was also predeceased by his wife Julia (Lennon) Toye. Arrangements entrusted to the Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel); Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Louis Church in Buffalo, and interment is in the Elmlawn Cemetery.

Redfield, Elizabeth B. - Elizabeth B. Redfield, 90, of Carthage and formerly of Bartle Ave. Newark, died Wednesday morning, March 28, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Redfield was born in Newark, the daughter of George and Mabel Merritt Barker. She was a graduate of Newark High School and attended Cornell University and Plattsburgh State University. She was married to Cowles Redfield. Mr. Redfield died in 1990. She taught Kindergarten for 37 years in both Newark and Phelps Schools. She moved to Carthage in 2002. She was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church, Newark and was an active volunteer for the Newark Public Library. She leaves, two sons: George and C. Channing Redfield, both of Carthage, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five nieces and one nephew. She is predeceased by two sisters, Jane Pringle and Bettina Regner and a brother, Merritt Barker. Memorial services and burial will be in Newark Cemetery at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newark Public Library or to a local Humane Society.

Tabor, Richard J. - Richard J. Tabor, age 59, of Phelps, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Richard is survived by his devoted wife, Anne, of Phelps; sons Brian (Patti) Tabor of Depew, Jeffery Tabor of Rochester, Daniel Tabor of Phelps and daughter, Rachel Tabor of Phelps; brothers, Robert (Monica) Tabor of Plover, Wisconsin and Timothy Tabor of Phelps and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, March 30 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 West Main St. in Clifton Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 11 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at St. Francis Church in Phelps. Friends may contribute to the Clifton Springs Hospital Foundation or the Ontario Yates Hospice in Richard's memory.

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March 28, 2007

DeAngelis, Joseph C. - Joseph C. DeAngelis of North Main St., North Rose, 85, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007 at the Blossom View Nursing Home in Sodus. Joe was born in Newark on July 22, 1921, a son to Anthony and Josephine Phillips DeAngelis. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWI1, and was retired from NYS Police and was a BCI Investigator. Joe served as the Town of Rose Supervisor for 18 years and was the broker and owner of DeAngelis Real Estate. He was also a member of the North Rose Lions Club, Newark VFW, Newark American Legion, Wolcott Elks 1763 and the North Rose Fire Department. Friends may call today (Wednesday, March 28), from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St. in North Rose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church in Clyde. Burial will be in the Newark Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat of North Rose; son, Joseph (Katharine); daughters, Jill (Mike) Virts and Kim (Doug) Jablonski; 7 grandchildren, Axel, Zackary, Kristin, Kayla, Brendan, Meagan and Taylor, all of Wolcott. Predeceased by his granddaughter, Gina Maria DeAngelis in 2006, and sister, Mary Motts. Contributions may be made to the North Rose Fire Department or to the North Rose Lions Club, PO Box 59, North Rose, NY 14516 in his memory.

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March 27, 2007

Shove, George A. - George A. Shove, of Wolcott, peacefully joined his wife Edna on Thursday, March 22, 2007, age 98, following a brief illness. George was born July 1, 1908, in Palmyra, son of Percy and Charlotte Rush Shove. He was a lifetime area farmer, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. George was predeceased by his wife Edna in 2003, and by son Eugene in 1962. He is survived by his daughters, Dorothy (Gordon) Neal, Barbara (Duane) Seeger, Eleanor Sears and Phyllis (Arthur) Foster; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters Alberta Campo, Viola (Kenneth) Cole and Katherine (Donald) Hyde; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Colvin-Robertson- Norton Funeral Home, New Hartford Street in Wolcott. Interment will be at Huron Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of George may be directed to the South Butler Ambulance, c/o South Butler Fire Dept.; WAVAC, Wolcott, NY, or to Lifetime Care, South Main St., Newark, NY.

Polisse, Casey L. - Casey L. Polisse, of Palmyra/Marion, died suddenly on March 22, 2007, at the age of 27. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Jerry Fisher, Esther Polisse, Alice Swan; cousin, Lloyd Knorr; uncle, Tim Parker. Survived by loving boyfriend, Jamie Giles; parents, Cindy (Terry Vanderwall) Polisse, George (Jackie Hotchkiss) Polisse; brother, George Polisse; sisters, Stacy Flyn and Jennifer Isaac; step-brother, Bob (Amy) Vanderwall; godparents, Meredith and Jim Fingar; grandmothers, Melba Fisher, Helen Singlenton; great-grandfathers, Edgar Swan and Wesley Sargent; aunts; uncles; nieces, nephews and lots of loved friends. Friends and family called Monday, March 26, 2007, at the United Church of Marion, 3040 Main St., Marion, where the Funeral Service will be held today (Tuesday, March 27, 2007) at 11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 2125 Buffalo Rd., Ste. 1115, Rochester, NY 14624.

Datthyn, Donald J. - Donald J. Datthyn, 69, of Sodus, died Friday March 23, 2007following a brief illness. Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol; his children, Donna (Robert) Gobeyn, Steven (Karen) Datthyn, Christopher (Lisa) Datthyn and Judith (Eric) Dean; grandchildren Michelle, Kristin, Jacob, Samantha, Victoria and Justin; siblings, Abram,(Liz) Datthyn, Jacob Datthyn, Isaac (Roxanne) Datthyn, Johanna (Robert) Murray, Kenneth (Sandra) Datthyn; brother-in-law, Roderick Johnson; several nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Suzanne DeWispeleare Datthyn, sister Madeline Johnson, sister-in-law Hilda Datthyn. He was a 43-year employee of Cadbury-Schweppes retiring in 2000. Don also owned and operated a fruit farm in Sodus. Family and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service today (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m. at the Sodus First Presbyterian Church, which will be followed by a reception at the Wallington Fire Department on Ridge Road. Interment will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the church, or to the Sodus Town Ambulance Corps. Arrangements by: Norton Funeral Home.

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March 26, 2007

VanDorp, John - - John VanDorp, 80, of Marion died Friday, March 23, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Family and friends may call Tuesday (March 27) from 10:30 a.m. to noon at East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church. A Funeral Service will follow calling at noon. Burial will be in the E. Palmyra Cemetery following the services. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to East Palmyra Christian School, 2023 East Palmyra-Port Gibson Rd., Palmyra, NY, 14522. John was born the son of Jan and Johanna Huisman VanDorp in Vlaardingen near Rotterdam on January 27, 1927. John was the second oldest of six children. It was a hard time in the Netherlands after the German invasion and his parents had to send him away from home when he was 14 to work as a farm hand for neighbors of John's grandparents in Schipluiden. After the War ended, John and two of his brothers joined the Dutch Army. While he was in the army, serving in Arnhem, he met his future wife, Nellie. John's two brothers were sent to fight in Indonesia, but rather than send three men of one family to a war zone, the army excused John so that he could go to United States to work as a farm hand for his uncle in North Carolina. After working in North Carolina for a year, he went back to the Netherlands and married Nellie. Three days after the wedding, they took a ship back to the US, to North Carolina via Hoboken, New Jersey. Terra Ceia, North Carolina was their first home. They had four children, John, Will, Joan and Lucy by 1955. When Nellie's family moved from the Netherlands to Kingston, Ontario, around 1955, John and Nellie decided to move closer to them and settled on the current family farm in Marion. Three more children, Cookie, Rick and Tim, were born in Wayne County. In addition to farming, John worked in several construction jobs, and drove a school bus in Marion for 27 years. Over the years, he served in many leadership roles in the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church and Christian School. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nellie; seven children: John (Nancy), Will (Elizabeth), Joan (Rich) Hornbeck, Lucy (John) Knape, Cookie (Geoff) Baker, Rick, and Tim (Linda); seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother in Canada, two brothers and a sister in the Netherlands; several nieces and nephews.

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Webb, Michael T. - Michael Thomas Webb, 59, died Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Webb was born January 7, 1948, in Butte, Montana the son of John and Bernadine Johnston Webb. He grew up in Butte and went to Seattle University. He was a Certified Travel Counselor. In 1975, Mike opened a branch of the Seattle based, All-Around Travel in Newark and in 1980, he established another branch in Rochester, operating it until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of St. Michael’s Church and a past president of the Palmyra VFW War Dads. Over the course of his professional career, Mike was supportive of many civic, community and youth organizations. Before golf tournaments were poplar in this area, he started and ran tournaments to benefit the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Foundation and the Alex Eligh Community Center, personally sponsoring well-known sports personalities to participate. He had also been past president of the Newark Country Club, served on the Board of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Foundation, member of the Newark Elks, Newark Lions Club and before moving East was a member and past president of the West Seattle Lions Club. Mike was a great fan of Notre Dame football and Syracuse Basketball and an ardent and loyal fan of the Buffalo Bills. Friends may call from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., on Monday, March 26, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street Newark. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at St. Michael Church, South Main Street, Newark with Rev. Peter Clifford, officiating. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. He is survived by three sons Lance (Lori) of Farmington, Sean (Tara) of Coachella, CA., and Tanner (Amanda) of Canton, MA; two grandchildren Emily and Everett; brother James (Bobbi-Lou) of La Quinta, CA; sister Nellie (Todd) Kerns of Moses Lake, WA; several nieces and nephews. Memorials in his name may be made to the Cardiac Rehab at NWCH Foundation, PO Box 571, Newark, New York 14513 or to the Alex Eligh Community Center, PO Box 43, Newark, New York 14513.

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March 23, 2007

Young, George A. Jr. - George A. Young Jr., 92, of Lyons, died Wednesday (March 21, 2007) at the Newark Wayne Hospital. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (March 26) at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (March 27) with the Rev. Stuart Buisch officiating. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, in George's memory. George was born Dec. 6, 1914 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son to George and Eleanor Wagenlender Young. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II, stationed in the Philippines. George was a long time member of the Northern Nut Growers Association, and retired from Mobil Chemical in Macedon in 1977. He is survived by his son, Robert F. Young of Lyons; his daughter, Beryl M. Given of Florida; brother, James Young of Pennsylvania; sister, Violet Bishoff of South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Beulah in 2001; brothers, Murrell, Harry and Robert; and sisters, Betty Graham and Eleanor Vidt.

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March 22, 2007

Petrosino, Michael - Michael C. Petrosino, 85, of Valley Drive, Rose, died March 21, 2007, at home with his loving family at his side. Michael was born Feb. 19, 1922, in the town of Galen, a son to Louis and Mabel Cornell Petrosino. He was a 50-year member of the Rose Fire Department, a 21-year member of the Wolcott Elks 1763 and was retired from Goulds Pumps. He was predeceased by his brother, George Petrosino. He is survived by his wife Gloria; three children, Barry (Lynn) of North Rose, Bonnie Petrosino Burnett (Henry Viniski) of Rose, and Brian (Sharon) of Rose; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Donetta (James) Nicoletta of Clyde; a brother, Arthur Petrosino of Clyde; nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., North Rose. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at the North Rose United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dan Corretore officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Finger Lakes Hematology & Oncology, 6 Ambulance Dr., Clifton Springs 14432 or the North Rose United Methodist Church.

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March 21, 2007

Vigliarolo, Theresa M. - - Theresa M. Vigliarolo, of Millburn, NJ/Newark, NY died Saturday March 17, 2007, two weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She was at her home with her daughters by her side. There will be no prior calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be Monday (March 26) at 9 a.m. at St. Michael Church, S. Main St., Newark with the Rev. Peter Clifford celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for a brunch at St. Michael Church following the burial. In memory of Mrs. Vigliarolo, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Barnabas Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 95 Old Short Hills Rd., W. Orange, N.J., 07052 or to a Hospice of your choice. Mrs. Vigliarolo was born the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Goreski Pontorero on March 30, 1910 in Uniontown, PA. She graduated from Marie Storer's School of Designing Dressmaking & Millinery and then came to Newark where she worked for Perfection Canning Factory. Later she worked for Hallagan Manufacturing Co. as a seamstress, retiring after several years. Mrs. Vigliarolo was a member of St. Michael's Church and served on the Rosary Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Mrs. Vigliarolo will be remembered by her daughters Kathleen Vigliarolo of Millburn, NJ, Theresa (Ernest) Volpe of Newark, NY and Paula Vigliarolo of Millburn, NJ; grandchildren Ernest Volpe of Skaneateles, Lonnie (Jim) Hodgson and John Volpe both of Newark; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Vigliarolo was predeceased by her husband Dominic Vigliarolo in 1973, brother Frank Pontorero and sister Kathryn Spriggts.

Iddings, Mitchell L. - Mitchell 'Mitch' Iddings, 36, of Marie Ave., Newark, died Friday, March 16, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 21) at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22 at the United Church of Phelps with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating. It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the family for a fund to be established for his children. Donations may be made do Michelle Iddings, 42 Marie Ave., Newark, NY 14513. Mitch was born in Newark, the son of Gary and Alice DeCann Iddings. Mitch was a black belt in tae kwon do, studying under Master Gene Simes in Webster. He was an avid knife and gun collector and also a bear collector but truly loved collecting Coca Cola memorabilia. Mitch was a true Dallas Cowboy fan. He also loved his cats. Mitch is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Thayer Iddings of Newark; children, Christopher Young of Indiana, Ashley Iddings of Newark, Beatrice Orbaker and Darcianne Orbaker, both of Newark; his parents, Gary and Alice Iddings of Newark; brother, Jeff (Lorilea) Iddings of Newark; niece, Tiffany Darden of Newark; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Phelps, Paul - Paul Daniel Phelps, 24, of Marion, died suddenly on March 16, 2007. He is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Louis E. Walker. Paul is survived by his loving parents, Julie Walker Phelps (Charles Fagner) and Harry Michael (Audrey) Phelps; brother, Michael Merritt (Jody) Phelps; nephews, Mikey and Liam; brother, Harris Edward, (Sarah) Phelps; grandparents, Dorothy and Justin Marvin, Lois and Addison Phelps; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; best buddy, Nick Leeuwen; and special nephews, Mikey and Liam. Paul, you will be greatly missed as you are greatly loved. Friends and family are invited to call 2-4 & 7-9 today (Wednesday) at the United Church of Marion, 3849 Main St., Marion, where the funeral service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. Ref.: Stevens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Central School Scholarship Fund, c/o Mary Tack, 4034 Warner Rd., Marion, NY 14505.

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March 19, 2007

Cowell, Larry - Larry Cowell, 61, of Palmyra, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at his home in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Mr. Cowell was born December 17, 1941 in Rochester, the son of Elman and Alice Mae DeVall Cowell. He retired in 2000, from Breens Market in Palmyra where he was the produce manager. Larry was a graduate of the Pal-Mac High School, the class of 1964. He was a member of the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department and served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife Linda of Wake Forest, NC, children Michael (Cathy) Cowell of Marion, and Tracey (Francis) Braun of North Port Long Island; five grandchildren: Debbie and Marc Cowell, Mckaela, Fran and Dylan Braun; brother Kirk (Charlene) Cowell of Palmyra, a niece and two nephews. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24 at the Zion Episcopal Church, 120 East Main St. Palmyra, with the Rev. Dan Pope officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to the Life Time Care, Hospice of Wayne County, 1120 South Main St., Newark, New York 14513 or the American Cancer Society, ATTN: Memorials 1400 Winton Rd. N, Rochester, New York 14609.

Libbert, Masue - Masue Libbert, 72, of Lyons/Newark, died March 18, 2007 at her home in Lyons. She is survived by her husband Howard, daughters Beverly (James Burnette) Libbert and Tina (Todd Nolte) Libbert of Newark and a son Howard (Rebecca) Libbert of Navarre, FL; three grandchildren: Nelson Libbert, Wayne and Monica Nolte; several brothers and sisters in Japan. All services will be private and at the convenience of the family with burial in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, New York 14489 or to LifeTime Care, 1120 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513.

DeCann, Walter M. - Walter M. DeCann, 92, of Newark, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Walter was born on January 25, 1915 in Newark, the son of Henry and Maude Ryckman DeCann. Walter spent most of his life as a dairy farmer and in later years worked at the Seneca Foods canning factory in Newark at his favored occupation of machinist. He enjoyed his loving family and friends, woodworking and his 1959 Buick auto. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street Newark. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the funeral home with Rev. Christy Wareham officiating. Burial will be in East Palmyra Cemetery. He is survived by his children; Virginia (Bob) Bodine of Fairville, Donald (Pauline) DeCann of Newark, Joyce (Carl) Smith of Victor; grandchildren Becky (Dean) Teeter, Jeffery (Amy) Bodine, David (Tonya) DeCann, John DeCann, Eve (Brandon) Luricella, two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Walt was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor DeCann on December 25, 2006. Memorials in Walter's name may be made Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, 1529 Nye Road, Lyons, New York 14489.

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March 17, 2007

Bassett, Emma Jean 'Blondie' - Blondie Bassett, 87, of Newark, died on Friday, March 16, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Mrs. Bassett was born on July 30, 1919 in Sodus Center, the daughter of Cornelius and Julia Colmunt Toye. She retired from the Newark State School where she had worked in the Laundry for over 20 years. Prior to that, she had worked for Bloomer Brother for 20 years. Blondie was a very active member with her church, St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Newark. Over the years, she was also a hard working volunteer and member of the auxiliaries of Newark Elks Club, the August Mauer Post American Legion and the Arcadia Memorial Post, VFW. She was a long time member of the Amitie Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, March 19 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at the St. Mark's Episcopal Church, South Main Street, Newark with the Rev. Carmen Rae Seufert officiating. Burial will be in the Newark Cemetery. She is survived by a brother, Edward Toye of Canton, GA; several nieces and nephews and many good friends. Blondie was predeceased by her husbands, Kenneth Cady in 1980 and Albert Hank Bassett in 2001. She was also predeceased by sisters Augusta Stevens, twin sister Mary Potter, and Salina DeSchepper, brothers Peter, Augustus and Cornelius Jr., and Albert Toye and Gabriel DeToye. Memorials in her name may be made to the St. Mark's Episcopal Church or ones favorite charity.

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March 15, 2007

Wunder, William - William O. Wunder, 57, of Lyons, died Monday, March 12, 2007. Friends may call today (Thursday) 2-4 and 7-9 at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Western Presbyterian Church, 101 E. Main St., Palmyra. Burial in Lyons cemetery. Lyons Elks lodge will hold services Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A reception will follow services Friday at Lyons Elks Lodge, Church St., Lyons. Memorials to Monroe Number 1, BOCES, Creekside School, att. Cynthia Lembo, 41 O'Connor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Bill was born in Lyons, Jan. 30, 1950, son of Otto & Helen Eckert Wunder. He worked for Garlock Co. of Palmyra for over 30 years. He was a member of Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra & Lyons Elks Lodge 869. Survived by his wife of 30 years; Linda Doyle Wunder; daughter; Kelly Wunder (Daniel DeMarree) of Sodus; son, Kristopher; 3 brothers, George (Judy), Rick (Julie), Mark (Linda), all of Lyons; nieces & nephews: John, Jeff, Kathy, David, Staci, Emily, Sarah; aunts, uncles, & cousins.

Durham, Gary - Gary Durham passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 at his home in Clyde. A private service for members of the immediate family was held at Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home in North Rose, followed by a short reception for family and friendsat the family's home on Covell Road. The interment will take place in the Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; his family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society and Hospice of Wayne County. Gary was born April 25, 1950. He was a graduate of Clyde-Savannah High School and spent many years working in the Lyons area. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Susan; two children, Denise of Albany and Daniel of North Rose; one granddaughter, Jennifer; brothers, William (Doris) of Lyons and Stephen of Wolcott; sister, Patricia (Michael) Bauer of Lyons; as well as several half-brothers and sisters; nieces, nephews and cousins.

VanLaeken, Andrew - Andrew A. VanLaeken, 60, of Newark, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the St. Lucie Medical Center in St. Lucie, FL. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 16 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at St. Michael's Church with the Rev. Peter Clifford officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery in Palmyra. Memorials in his name may be made to the MDA/ALS, 1425, Jefferson Road, Rochester 14623. Mr. VanLaeken was born Oct. 25, 1945 in Newark, the son of Andrew H. and Mary Jane Klem VanLaeken. For many years, Andy worked for the Verizon Telephone Co. in Newark. He was a member of St. Michael Church. Andy was an avid golfer. He is survived by his parents, Andrew and Mary Jane of Walworth; four children, Andrew, 'Drew' (Anna) of Winchester, VA, Sandra (Jeff) Smith of Winchester, VA, Jennifer (Keith) Tsutsui of Buffalo and Stacey VanLaeken of Buffalo; four grandchildren, Andrew and Dylan VanLaeken, Jeffrey and Jayden Smith; his good friend, Carol Keller; four siblings, James (Irene) of Walworth, Jane (Bruce) Davis of Rochester and Teresa (Leo) Blanco of Winchester, VA.; and several nieces and nephews.

Baker, Richard - Richard L. Baker, 29, of Marion, died as the result of a car accident on March 13, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Merle and Judith Baker of Marion; his daughter, Brittany Baker, of Palmyra; sister, Christina (David) Henderson, of Marion; niece, KendraLee Baker and nephew Jason Potter. Friends and family are invited to call from 4-8 p.m. Friday March 16 at the United Church of Marion, 3848 Main St., Marion, where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 41, Marion NY 14505.

Brown, David - David J. Brown, 28, of Marion, died suddenly on March 13, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Robert E. and Rosemary Brown of Marion; sister, Lisa Marie (Craig) Simmons, of Manchester; brothers, Paul (Dawn) Brown, of AL; Robert Brown, Jr. of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call 4-8, Friday at the United Church of Marion, 3848 Main St., Marion, where the Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 41, Marion NY 14505.

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March 12, 2007

Crane, Nancy E. - Nancy Ethel Crane, 88, of Newark, died Sunday March 11, 2007 at the House of John in Clifton Springs. Family and friends may call Thursday (March 15) from 4 to 7 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will be Friday (March 16) noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Peter Clifford officiating. Burial will follow in E. Newark Cemetery. In memory on Nancy, please consider donations to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, 14432. Nancy was born the daughter of the late Constantino and Josephine BiViano Sacco on July 2, 1918 in Norwich, NY. She was a retired school teacher teaching at Red Creek School, in E. Palmyra, and then Kelley School in Newark. Nancy loved to travel and had visited many places all over the world. She enjoyed playing the slot machines, camping and NASCAR Racing. Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver. The funeral home proudly flies the Army flag in honor of her service in the U.S. Army during WWII. Nancy will be remembered by her son and daughter- in-law Larry and Georgia Crane of Newark; daughters Hope Cappa of Syracuse and Lynne Littlefield of Texas; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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March 9, 2007

Halstead, Jack C. - Jack C. Halstead of Marion died March 7, 2007, with his family by his side, at age 74. Jack worked at Xerox in Webster until 1987. Post-retirement, he was an integral part of the family business, Halstead Machine in Newark. He was the New York State Chaplain of Gideon's International. He was a life member of the United Methodist Men and of New York United Methodist Men. He was the men's prayer advocate, a certified Lay Speaker, and an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Newark. Known as an avid outdoorsman, he was a life member of the National Rifle Association, Newark Rod and Gun Club and a life-long friend of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Friends and family are invited to call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. Funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Newark, 301 South Main St., Newark. Predeceased by father, Clifford; brothers Rev. Kenneth and Gary. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Patricia (Hall); mother, Ola of Oswego; sons Jack (Silvia) Halstead of Stanley, and Craig (Cindy) Halstead of Newark; daughter, Wendy (John Holbrook) Tierson of Phelps; brothers Richard (Irma) Halstead of Palmyra, and Gordon (Marcia) Halstead of Fulton; grandchildren, Jesse and John Halstead, Brad (Jennifer) Halstead, Heather (Rob Marotta) DeLyser, Elly (Jason) Schubert, Rev. A.J. Tierson and Emily Tierson; great-grandchildren, Brent and Samuel Halstead, Chloe DeLyser, Abigail Marotta, Carter and Ava Schubert and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideon's International, 6007 Clark Rd., Newark, NY 14513 or NCNY Conference UMM, PO Box 1515, Cicero, NY 13039 or The Boy Scouts of America or the church of your choice.

Griswold, William H. - William H. Griswold, 75, of Ashley St., Lyons, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, after a long illness. Bill was born in Romulus on March 21, 1931, a son to Robert L. and Margaret Everts Griswold. Bill was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a life member of the VFW Post 5092 and the Lyons Elks # 869. He is survived by his wife Tiny of 52 years; daughter, Debby and Dan VanHousen of Lyons; three grandsons, Derek of Lyons, Drew of Oregon, and Dain of the US Air Force. He was prede- ceased by his brothers, Bob and Homer, and a sister, Alma. Friends and family may call on Sunday, March 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons where a memorial service will follow calling at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lyons Ambulance in Bill's memory.

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March 8, 2007

Provo, Robert L. Sr. - Robert L. Provo Sr. of Newark, died March 4, 2007 in Largo, Florida at the home of his son Robert Provo Jr. Robert was born 10/27/29 and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked for 28 years at Rose City Glass in Newark and retired after an illness. He is predeceased by his loving wife Theresa. He is survived by his sister Eleanor Case of Palmyra, sons Robert (Tina) of Largo FL, Michael of Newark, and Timothy (Diane) of Ontario; grandsons Robbie, Mitch, Mike, Mark, Timmy, and Jake and 7 great-grandchildren. He will be missed dearly by all of us. We Love You Dad. A Memorial Service will be held in Newark at a later date.

Hunt, Albert M. - Albert M. Hunt, of Palmyra, died March 6, 2007 after a battle with cancer at age 61. Predeceased by his father Melvin; sister Janet. Survived by his children, Christopher, Amy (Tony) Comfort, Rebecca Hunt (John); and their mother, Jean Hunt; mother Rachel Hunt-Ingraham; siblings, Tom, Cliff (Judy), Audrey Llano, Melanie (Dennis) Blankenberg; several nieces & nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend at his funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday at McGuiRe/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra.

Retan, Phillip A. - Phillip A. Retan, of Palmyra, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on March 6, 2007 at age 68. Survived by his wife Carol; children, Scott Retan, Shannon Retan, Brett Retan, Cindy (Mike) LaPoint, Linda Rodriguez, Bruce (Mickey) Rosato; Mario Rosato (Lesley); 8 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Patricia (Ellis) Howland, Claudette Frittori, Coyla (Bill) 0'Connor; several nieces, nephews & many special friends. All are invited to call 6-9 pm, Friday at McGuire/Hargrave & MurPhy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St, Palmyra, where his funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Finger Lakes Cancer Center, 7 Ambulance Dr., Clifton Springs, NY 14432 in his memory.

Garlock, Betty - Betty Jane Lewis Garlock, 83, of Sodus, died Sunday, March 4, 2007 surrounded by her family at the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village Nursing Home in Lewisburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Elwyn & Bess Lewis of Sodus. She was predeceased by her husband, James Garlock and by sister, Mary Ann (Paul) Uher. Betty is survived by her children, Peggy (William Bayle) Sprong of Fairport, Linda (James) Content of Lake Milton, OH, James (Maryanne) Garlock of Rochester and Thomas (Roberta) Garlock of Selinsgrove, PA; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Sheldon) Stevens of Aurora, CO; brother, Jack (Phyllis) Lewis of Marion; several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus, where her funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Spring interment will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village Nursing Home, 889 Fairground Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Wagemaker, Sherwin L. - Sherwin L. Wagemaker, 76, of Driving Park Ave. died Tuesday March 6, 2007 at Newark Wayne Hospital. Sherwin was born in Williamson, November 15, 1930, son of Leon and Catherine Johnston Wagemaker. He worked for IEC & also was a photographer and he & his wife operated The Cross & Shield in Newark for over 16 years. He was a veteran, having served in the Air Force, a member of the American Legion Post 286 in Newark for over 29 years and of St. Michael's Church. Survived by his wife of 30 years; Dolores Marsh Wagemaker; stepson James Marsh and granddaughter, Jenny of NC; sons, Grant and Tom Wagemaker of CA; grandchildren from a previous marriage; 2 sisters, and 1 brother. Arr. by Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark. A Funeral mass will be held Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Newark. Burial in Newark Cemetery with full military rites accorded. In lieu of flowers memorials to the John R. Marsh Memorial Fund, c/o of Newark Senior High School, 625 Peirson Ave., Newark, NY 14513.

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March 6, 2007

Schmidle, Dr. Richard - Dr. Richard P. Schmidle, 85, of Wilson, former Newark School Superintendent, died February 28, 2007. He was born August 5, 1921 in Buffalo, son of the late Adolph and Lola Britt Schmidle. He graduated from John Carroll University in 1943 and earned a Doctorate in Education from the University of Buffalo in 1966. He taught at Riverside High School in Buffalo from 1947-51. He taught English and history at Wilson Central School from 1951-58 and was High School principal at Wilson from 1957 to 1966. He was Superintendent of Schools at Ft. Edward from 1967-69 and Superintendent of Newark Schools from 1970-79. Dr. Schmidle was a veteran of WWII, serving from 1942-46, first as a training instructor and then as a medic in the 95th Infantry Division, 377th Regiment, Battalion Aid Station in France and Germany. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded a Combat Medic Badge. He was a member of the Lions Club, and served on the boards of Wilson Library and Newark Hospital. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Padginton Schmidle; three children: Sandra (Paul) Holden of Wilson, Richard E. (Mary Ellen) Schmidle of Rochester, and Timothy (Debbie) Schmidle of Ithaca; granddaughter Kara Lynn Holden of Lockport; two brothers: Art (Carol) Schmidle of Akron, and Don Schmidle of East Aurora, many nieces and nephews.

Fagner, Patricia - Patricia M. Fagner, 61, of Phelps died March 3, 2007 at the House of John, after a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born Oct. 9, 1945, in Clifton Springs, daughter of the late Harry and Eleanor Contant Mosher. She was a graduate of Bowling Green University and enjoyed being a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 with funeral services following at 7:30, at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. She is survived by her husband, Charles Fagner; sons, David Fagner and his son, Tyler of Shortsville, Jeffrey Fagner of Willard, Michael Fagner and his daughter, Kourtney of Naples; nieces, nephews and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432. 

Stramonine, Steven - Steven C. Stramonine, 88, of Williamson died March 5, 2007. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had been a barber, was retired from Sodus School District, had owned and operated Steve and Donna's Restaurant in Wallington. He was a life member of Union Hill Ambulance and Fire Co. He is survived by his wife Donna (Peets) Stramonine; children, Claude (Sandy) Stramonine of Walworth, Joseph (Lee) Stramonine, of Ontario, Mary Ellen Stramonine of Williamson, Tracey (Eric) Williams of Williamson, Paul Stramonine of Williamson; 11 grandchildren; great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and special friends. He was predeceased by his son, Santo Stramonine in 1995. Calling hours are March 7 from 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Epiphany of Sodus, Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Private interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Pultneyville.

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March 5, 2007

Montford, Verna - Verna Montford, 73, of Clifton Springs, died February 28, 2007 at Clifton Springs Hospital. She was born, August 16, 1933 in Lyons, the daughter of the late Herbert and Unice Montford. She retired from Harris R.F. Communications in Fishers, and later was employed as a bartender for Driscoll's 161st Tavern in Clifton Springs. She was a member of the Clifton Springs Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary. She loved the outdoors and camping. She was loved by all the community and will be sadly missed. She is survived by her brother, William (Mary Lou) Montford of Clifton Springs; son, Michael Hawe of Clifton Springs; a very special friend, Kathleen Salton of Clifton Springs and her children, John Salton and Kathie (Stephen) Friedel; and granddaughter, Jessica Coulombe. Friends called at the Patrick Funeral Home. A funeral service to celebrate her life was held at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Riverview Cemetery.

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March 2, 2007

Purdy, Edward B. - Edward B. Purdy, 81, of Marion, entered Into rest on February 26, 2007. Edward was a WW II Veteran. He was predeceased by his parents; 2 brothers and a sister. He is survived by his children, Albert and Barbara; sisters, Ella Reeves and Dorothy Dennis; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Marion American Legion Post #1430, PO Box 42, in memory of Edward.

LaFlam, Rick - Richard W. 'Fireball' LaFlam, 57, of Seneca Point Road, Canandaigua, died February 28, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Rick was born May 28, 1949 in Newark, son of the late William H. and Edith Burden LaFlam. He attended Newark High School and had been chief bus mechanic with the Canandaigua School District. An avid car enthusiast, Rick was particularly fond of Ford Mustangs and attended many car shows in the area. He also enjoyed bowling and golf. He is survived by his son Richard (Cindy) LaFlam of Canandaigua; daughter Stacy (John) Paige of Rigby, Idaho; four grandchildren Derek, Trevor, Emily and Lindsey; his sister Judy Carr of Newark; nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday at the Fuller Funeral Home, 190 Buffalo St., Canandaigua, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Russell, Sandy - William J. 'Sandy' Russell, 67, of Lyons/Newark, died March 1, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 26, 1939 in Rochester, son of James and Doris Doe Russell. He retired in 2002 from International Service Systems where he was a project manager. Sandy was a member of the Fairville Presbyterian Church and had served in the US Navy from 1957-1961. Sandy had a great sense of humor and loved to ride his Harley-Davidson. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, March 4 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street Newark. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 5 at the Fairville Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. John Watkins officiating. Burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dianne, children Billy (Diane) Eldridge of RI, Russ (Tammy) Russell of Lyons, Robin (C.J.) Russell-Muncy of Dade City, Fl., Scooter (Michelle) Russell of Newark, B.J. (Dia) Russell of Moravia; stepchildren Allen Gardner and Erin (Terry) Gardner of Lyons; 13 grandchildren; siblings Pepper (Karen) Russell, Doreen Porzi, Donna (Bill) McDonald and Jack (Tammy) Russell, many nieces and nephews. Sandy was predeceased by his parents, his wife Beatric, and sister Janice Strassburger. Memorials appreciated at the Finger Lakes Hematology and Oncology Center, 6 Ambulance Drive, Clifton Spring, New York 14432, the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Newark, New York 14513 or the Fairville Presbyterian Church, Rt. 88 North, Newark 14513.

Stell, Tony - Anthony 'Tony' Stell, 37, of Clyde died February 27, 2007, at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, after an illness. Tony was born Sept. 17, 1969 in Lyons. He earned his first master's degree in geophysics from Stanford University, and his second master's degree from the University of Florida. Tony was then employed at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse in the Radiation Oncology Department. Tony returned to the University of Florida, and was currently working towards his doctorate in nuclear radiation oncology. Surviving are his mother, Gina Stell of Clyde; his brother, Steven Stell of Charlotte, N.C.; his girlfriend, Mary Ann Rivers of Clyde; his aunts, Lucy (Robert) Fitzgerald of Richmond, Va. and Josey DiLeo of Newark; his uncle, Patsy DiLeo of Rochester; and many cousins. Family and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 2, at the Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St., Clyde. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. March 3, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Clyde, with the Rev. James Hewes officiating. Entombment will follow in the Garden Crypts of St. John's Cemetery, Clyde. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester 14609 would be appreciated.

Burgess, Russell - Russell Burgess, 89, of Clifton Springs, died February 27, 2007. Russell was born Oct. 6, 1917, in Palmyra, son of Frederick and Ora Burgess. He was retired from Garlock's after more than 40 years of service. Russell loved golf and was a caddie in his early years at the Clifton Springs Country Club. In his later years, he worked at the country club mowing the golf course from 1981 to 2004. Russell loved the outdoors and watching sports. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Fred, and sisters Frances and Julia. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of Clifton Springs; son, Russell B. Burgess; daughter, Deanna Burgess DeWispelaere; grandchildren, Dawn (John) Wood Jr., Kitty (Wayne) Caffey, Russell (Elizabeth) Hadlock, Jeffery (Penny) Burgess, James (Denise) Burgess, Howard (Barb), Burgess, Christine (Mac) Ramerize, Tina (John) Davis and Stacy (Jarrett) Ramm; 12 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service to celebrate Russell's life will beat 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

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February 28, 2007

DeYoung, Anna - Anna Ruth DeYoung, 90, of Linden Knolls died February 20, 2007 after a brief illness in Highland Hospital. Anne was born May 19, 1916, in Clymer Hill, NY to the Reverend Benjamin and Martha VanDyke DeYoung. The Rev. DeYoung served in the Arcadia Reformed Church in Newark from 1918-1945. Anne was the last remaining survivor of 7 children. Anne graduated from Newark H.S. in 1933, from Berea, KY School of Nursing - RN in 1938 and from Hope College, Holland, MI - AB in 1942. Anne was called to the mission field and was commissioned by the Reformed Church of America to go to China. Because of WWII she worked in the Kentucky Mission at Annville & Gray Hawk and taught at Berea College of Nursing. She then went to Berkeley, CAto study Mandarin Chinese. Oct. 1945-46 mission hospital in Ranipet, India and Oct. 1946-51 served in Amoy, China until Communist take over. She studied Arabic and then was reassigned to Arabic Mission 1952-1982 in Bahrain, Lebanon, Iraq, Mutrah, Oman and Sur. Anne retired in July 1982, but continued to serve the Lord in Rochester by caring for his people at her home, church and area prisons. She was an avid bird watcher, an accomplished bridge player and a devoted Bible teacher. She loved the Lord and His people and served as a humble witness who truly touched everyone she met. She will be sorely missed by all her friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please send expressions of sympathy to Trinity Reformed Church of America, 909 Landing Rd., North Rochester, NY 14625. There will be no calling hours and a Memorial Service is planned for May 5 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church. A Memorial Service for her Linden Knolls friends is March 3 at 10 at the Friendly Home.

Elliott, Gladys L. (DeRight) - Gladys L. Elliott, 89, of Williamson, died February 25, 2007. Survived by her loving and devoted family; daughters, Delores (Jack) Russell of Williamson, Nancy (Bob) Storr of Fayetteville, NC; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Anna Kelley of Ontario, Pearl Weeks of Marion, Betty Darling of Rochester; nieces, nephews and special friends. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Elmer Elliott in 2000. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson, where a Service will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. Private Interment Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in her memory to the Williamson Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 99, Williamson, NY 14589.

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February 28, 2007

Fernandez, Dr. Rogelio - Dr. Rogelio Fernandez, 67, of Pleasant Street, Clifton Springs, died Saturday, February 24 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fernandez was born Sept. 28, 1939 in the Philippines, the son of the late Nicolas and Consuelo Fernandez. He retired from the Clifton Springs Hospital and-Clinic after 20 years of service. Most recently he was employed by the Seneca Falls Health Center at the New York Chiropractic College for the past 3 years. He will be sadly missed by all of his loving friends and family. Dr. Fernandez is survived by his loving wife, Linda of Clifton Springs; Children, Benjamin (Michelle) Fernandez of Virginia, Lydia Fernandez of Rochester, Daniel Fernandez of New York City and Maria (Joshua) Goldstein of Suffern; 3 grandchildren; brothers; Fernando (Edith) Fernandez and Jose (Baby), Fernandez; a Sister, Luzviminda (Clarito) Casapao; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Conrado and Nicolas, Fernandez. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be offered 10 a.m. Friday, March 2 at Trinity Church, 520 South Main Street, Geneva, NY. Friends may contribute to the Clifton Springs Hospital Foundation, 2 Coulter Road Clifton Springs, NY 14432, Trinity Church or the Clifton Springs Library, 4 Railroad Ave., Clifton Springs, NY 14432 in Dr. Fernandez's memory.

Kimber, Elizabeth Marie (Rykbost) - Elizabeth Marie (Rykbost) Kimber, 90, Bradenton, FL went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 25, 2007. Elizabeth (Betty, Bett) was born in East Palmyra, NY, the daughter of Frans (Frank) and Jennie (Jennetje Van den Heuvel) Rykbost. She was predeceased by her husband Harold L. Kimber (1991), her parents, her brother Bert (Helen Hunt) Rykbost and sister Jennie (William C.) DeVries. She leaves one sister Marian Welcher (Paul) of Newark, three daughters, Rebecca Bouille of Elmira, NY, Dorothy Braun of Bradenton, FL, and Jeanette (Stephen) Sleight of Newark, NY, grandchildren Laura Kennedy, Linda (Tom) Haskell, Guy (Pat) Braun, Michelle (Wesley) Scott, Kymberlee Braun, James (Genevieve) Braun, Elizabeth (Andy) George and Jacob Kimber Sleight, ten great-grandchildren, one great-grandson to be born in May and two great-great-grandchildren due in September. She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, cousins here and in the Netherlands and friends. Betty, as she was known to her friends, grew up on Tellier Rd., then known as Pearl Street Road, at the top of the big hill west of Newark. She attended School 14 and Newark High School. Encouraged by her family, her life-long love of music began as a child and continued throughout her life. She was a self-taught pianist, organist and vocalist. She was a member of the Marion Chapter of the Eastern Star. After moving to West Irondequoit with her husband and young family, she also played for the Eastern Star Constellation Chapter and Lallah Rook Caldron. Betty also sang with the Rochester Oratorio Society, but loved the family 'sings' best! She was a member of Seneca Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and was substitute organist for many years. Betty and her husband Harold spent many years at their Cottage on Big Gull Lake in Canada and traveling across the country. A Memorial Service will be held June 9, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at East Palmyra Presbyterian Church, corner of Whitbeck Rd. and Tellier Rd., East Palmyra, NY. Interment of ashes will immediately follow the service at the East Palmyra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing to do so may make donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Rochester, 1650 South Avenue #100, Rochester, NY 14620 or charity of their choice.

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February 27, 2007

Vanderbilt, Ethel Mae - Ethel Mae Vanderbilt, 94, died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at DeMay Living Center. Ethel was born in Newark on August 10, 1912, the daughter of George & Etta Mae Dailey Schwab. She had worked at the eye care office on High St. in Newark, now Dr Maressa's office. She formerly attended the United Methodist Church of Newark. She had lived in Newark, Williamson and Ontario-Walworth area. Predeceased by her husband Earl in 1972; daughter, Dolores Pitcher in 2005. Survived by 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call today (Tuesday) 3-5 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark, where services will be held at 5 pm with the Rev. Dan Benedict. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Lyons. Memorials to your Local Fire Dept.

Boor, Mabel H. - Mabel H. Boor, 94, of Lyons, died February 22, 2007 at Geneva General Hospital. Mabel was born, March 13, 1912 in Little Orleans, MD, a daughter to McKibben and Lisa Collins Shipley. She was retired from Parker-Hannifin in Lyons. She is survived by her three children, Alma Boor of Phelps, Arlene (Richard) Clingerman of Victor and Ronnie (Sue) Boor of Williamson; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Christine Boor of Lyons and Nancy Boor of Lyons; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Orville in 1981; sons, Darrell in 1994 and Royal in 1998. Friends called at Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons. A funeral service was held Monday, February 26 at the Lyons United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyons United Methodist Church or to hospice.

DeWolf, Dorothy A. 'Dottie' - Dorothy A. 'Dottie' DeWolf, 74, of 970 Cross Road, Phelps, died February 22, 2007 at Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Mrs. DeWolf was born February 28, 1932 in Palmyra, the daughter of the late Irving and Emma McIntyre Pickney. She was a graduate of Harper Method School of Cosmetology in Rochester and operated a hair salon at her home in Lyons. Mrs. DeWolf owned the Phelps Variety for six years and then owned and operated D&D Design at her home for the past 16 years. She was a member of the Classic Chassis Car Club in Wallington. She was a talented lady who loved her family and her home. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Richard J. DeWolf Sr.; children, Steven (Rhonda) Matteson of Phelps, Dan (Patricia) DeWolf of Palmyra, Richard Jr. (Tamarah) DeWolf of Phelps and Karen Bailey of Kenosha, Wisconsin; grand-children, Steven Matteson, Justin DeWolf, Leah DeWolf, Daniel DeWolf, Michelle Lead, Heather Matteson, Mackenzie Mables, Angelina DeWolf; two great-grandchildren, Tyson and Logan; her aunt, Anna Mollenkopf; cousins, JoAnne Gifford; Shirley Miller and Floyd Scott. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Rick Bailey who died in 2006. Friends called at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. Funeral services were held Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating.

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February 23, 2007

Guthrie, Larry C. - Larry C. Guthrie, 59, of Phelps Street, died Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Larry was born July 2, 1947, in Lyons, son of Lyle and Beatrice Washburn Guthrie. He was a custodian for Lyons Central School for six years. He had also worked at NAPA Auto Parts Store in Wolcott. He served in Vietnam while in the Army. Larry was a member of the Lyons American Legion and St. Michael's Church, where he helped on the Peppermint Days Float for St. Michael's. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jennie Rose (Lese) Guthrie; son, Donald Carnell of Cato; two daughters, Jean Conrow of North Rose and Donna Marie (David) Mills of Clyde; four grandchildren, Michael, Jamie, David and Shelby; three great-grandchildren; one uncle; cousins; and brothers-in-law, John, Michael (Joyce) and Anthony (Ann) Lese of Lyons. Friends called at Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. A funeral mass was held this morning at St. Michael's Church in Lyons. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Michael's Church, 3 Holley St., Lyons.

Estes, L.K. 'Casey' - L. K. 'Casey' Estes, 74, of Newark, died February 21, 2007, after a long illness. He was born December 31, 1932 in Gamaliel, Arkansas, the son of Lehman and Dona Carroll Estes. He grew up in Gainesville, Missouri, living in several places before settling in Newark in 1965. L.K. was an ironworker for Local Union 33 in Rochester and retired in 1990. An Army veteran, Casey served in Germany during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the August Mauer Post 286, American Legion. He was a member of the Newark Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He and Barbara were married 49 years. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on February 24, at the Kingdom Hall of the Newark Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. L.K. is survived by his wife of Barbara, a son Larry of Lyons, five daughters - Joyce (Craig) Stowell of Massena, Diane (Patrick) Hartnett of Syracuse, Hope (Todd) Monje of Newark, Patricia (Ronald) Ramph of Zebulon, NC, and Jennifer Ledger of Merritt Island, FL; 10 grandchildren, Aimee (Don) Riggs, Seann and Katie Hartnett, Elyse and Terry Monje, Kalya (Tony) Wakefield, MacKenzie and Jourdan Ramph, James and Casey Ledger; three great-granddaughters, McKenna Wakefield, Taylor and Rylee Riggs. One of 18 children, he is survived by ten brothers and sisters. Memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of the Newark Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4800 Silver Hill Road, Newark, NY 14513.

Weimer, Alan - Alan P. Weimer, 69, of Cartersville, Georgia, died February 16, 2007. Born February 25, 1937 in Newark, son of Karl and Elizabeth Weimer, he attended Newark public schools and graduated in 1955. After serving four years active duty in the U.S. Air Force, he attended Jacksonville University in Florida, graduating 1963 with a degree in accounting. He was a cost accountant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He retired after serving as Assistant Regional Administrator for Financial Operations with the Region IV Department of Health and Human Services. He was a member and secretary of Cartersville Elks Lodge No. 1969. He is survived by his wife, Betty Weimer; two brothers, Thomas Weimer, of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Richard Weimer, of Atlantic Beach, Florida; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, 30120 is in charge of the arrangements.

Mack, Helen A., R.N. - Helen A. Mack, R.N., of Macedon, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2007. The Macks spent 25 yrs. in Charlotte, NC where Helen worked with her husband, Joe, teaching RCIA at St. John Newman Catholic Church for 15 yrs. Helen loved her family, and enjoyed gardening and working logic and sudoku puzzles. Helen's friendship, wisdom and sense of humor will be forever implanted in all those who knew her. Survived by her husband, Joseph of 60 years; 6 children, Catherine (Richard) Wilson, Dr. Daniel (Helen) Mack, Thomas (Vivian) Mack, Barbara Perkins, Mary (Ron) Darcangelo and Sharon Cooper; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Charles (Jean) Reardon; 2 sisters, Rita (Jack) Morris and Mary Frances (Tom) Decker; many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call today (Friday, February, 23) from 4-7 pm at the Payne and Murphy, Funeral Home, 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, February 24 at 9 am in St. Anne's Church, 136 Church St., Palmyra. Entombment, Riverside Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Helen may be directed to the Church.

Van Lare, Doris (Ver Heecke) - Doris (Ver Heecke) Van Lare, of Newark, died peacefully at her home on February 20, 2007. Predeceased by husbands, Albert Ver Heecke and Elwood Van Lare; and son, Larry. Survived by 3 children, Carol (Gary) Hack, Sandy (Jim) Coyle and Terry (Pete Blederman) Ver Heecke; 4 granddaughters; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Langdon and Viola Dennis; nieces; nephews and close friend, Bob Buchholz. Friends may call today (Friday, February 23) from 4-8 p.m. at the McGuire-Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra, where a Service will be offered on Saturday, February 24 at 11 a.m. Interment, East Newark Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Doris may be directed to the Palmyra Community Center, 240 Stafford St., Palmyra, NY 14522 or to a charity of your choice.

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February 21, 2007

Butterbaugh, Bonnie L. - Bonnie L. Butterbaugh, 59, of Palmyra, died on Mon., Feb.19, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 on Fri., Feb. 23 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Sat., Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Macedon. Bonnie is survived by her husband Don; sons Tim (Terri) and Rick; sisters Loretta Annechino, Carol Kramer, Anna Kuhn and Missy Palmer; brothers Edward and Jack Kuhn; 3 step-grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren; special friends and neighbors Cindy Thompson, Georgette Rice, Margaret Curran, Dave Kelly, Tim and Denise Sellers and many nieces, nephews and other special friends. Contributions in memory of Bonnie may be directed to the family, c/o Don Butterbaugh, 116 Crescent Dr., Palmyra, NY 14522.

Cole, Raymond T. - Raymond T. Cole, 86, of Sodus, passed away on Tues., Feb. 20. Ray was a retiree of RG&E, a member of the United Third Methodist Church of Sodus, past Master of Sodus Lodge #392 F&AM and past Patron of Eastern Star Chapter #521. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St. in Sodus, where Ray's funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment at the convenience of his family will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery. Ray is survived by his wife Alice 'Betty' Cole; son Terry (Marilyn) Cole; daughter Sandra (Glenn) Manktelow; grandchildren Jaime (Jason) Moir, Alex (Amy) Cole and Annie Cole; great granddaughter Kaitlyn Cole; his sisters Freda Keukelaar and Ila Bernhardt; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Putnam, Arthur W. Sr. - Arthur W. Putnam, Sr., 85, of Sodus, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 19, 2007. A gathering will be held for family and friends, on Saturday from 2-6 p.m. at the Williamson American Legion Post #394, 6206 Lake Avenue in Williamson. A graveside funeral with full military honors will be held on April 14, 10:30 a.m. at the Sodus Rural Cemetery. A World War II combat Marine, Art is survived by his former wife, Bernice Shipman of MO; his children Tom (Ann) Putnam, Arthur (Claudia) Putnam Jr., and Steven Putnam all of Sodus, Kathleen Putnam, Colleen (Arthur) Bilton, Karen (Michael) Huff all of MO; 13, grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by children Cynthia Foster in 1974, Cory Putnam in 1976, and his sister Eleanor Young in 2004. Memorials in memory of Art may be directed to either American Legion Post #394 of Williamson, or to the Sodus Town Ambulance. Arrangements by Norton Funeral Home, Sodus.

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February  20, 2007

Gifford, Charles S. - Charles S. Gifford, 89, a resident of Preswick Chase, Saratoga Springs, died Monday, February 12, 2007 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born on August 14, 1917 in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Bert and Florence (Truex) Gifford. A graduate of Worcester Academy in Worcester, MA, he attended Syracuse University and, in 1942, joined the Army Air Force. For two years, he was squadron and Base Adjutant at several Army Air Force Bases in the United States, and for two years was Commanding Officer of an Air Maintenance Squadron with Air Transport Command in Canada, Yukon Territory. In 1946, he was separated from the service with the rank of Captain. Upon his discharge from the military, he moved to Newark, NY where he was affiliated with Stuart Enterprises for 32 years. Charles was a member of Park Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and member of the choir. He also was a member of the Lions Club and was active on the Newark Board of Education and Newark Community Center. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Sanders Gifford of Saratoga Springs; son, James S. Gifford and his wife, Judith of Gilroy, CA; daughter, Deborah Dudley and her husband, John of Nantucket, MA; four grandchildren, Jason Gifford of Gilroy, CA, Beth Lombardi of Brooklyn, NY, Travis Lombardi and his wife, Adriene of Nantucket, MA and Brennan Dooley of Nantucket, MA. Services and burial with military honors will be private at the convenience of the family at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. There are no public calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Assoc., Capital District Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206 or to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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February  19, 2007

Milliman, Erma G. - Erma G. Milliman, 86, of Phelps, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, at Geneva General Hospital. Erma was born February 23, 1920 in Phelps, the daughter of the late Peter and Emma VanHooft, and had lived in the area all of her life. She was a member of St. Francis Church in Phelps. In 1986, she retired from Garlock Inc. in Palmyra after over 25 years of service. Erma enjoyed playing bingo and watching sports on television, especially racing. She will be sadly missed by all of her loving friends and family. She was predeceased by her son, William D. Milliman. Erma is survived by her son, Bruce (Colleen) Milliman of Rochester; three grandchildren, Chris (Rosanne) Milliman, Kim (David) Smith, and Kelly Milliman; five great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew; very special friend, Donna Volker; and many friends at the Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo. Friends called at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Funeral services and burial will take place in the spring, at the convenience of the family. Friends may donate to their favorite charity in Erma's memory.

Willson, Marion L. - Marion L. Willson, 95, formerly of Phelps, died Saturday, February 17, 2007, at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Mrs. Willson was born on April 17, 1911 in Oakfield, Genesee County, the daughter of the late James and Lavina Taber Fuller. She graduated from Bellevue Hospital as a registered nurse in 1934. She retired from Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Mrs. Willson was a co-founder of the Phelps Community Library, and a Life Master of Bridge. Most of all, she enjoyed her family, and spending her summers at the family summer home, the Whip-Poor-Will, in Vine Valley. She loved to read, was an all-around sports fan, and really enjoyed her dark chocolate. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Osbern Willson, who was a practicing physician in Phelps for 15 years, as well as a professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles. She is survived by her children, Dr. John (Helen) Willson of Hillsdale, Mich., Thomas (Diane) Willson of Hingham, Mass., Joseph (Susan) Willson of Geneva, and Martha Kelly of Newark; sister Kathryn Callahan of Horseheads; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call today (Monday, February 19), from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 20, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Phelps Community Library, 8 Banta St., Phelps 14532.

Goebert, Martha C. - Martha C. Goebert, of Geneva, passed away on February 17, 2007. Surviving are her son, Stephen (Christine) and her daughter, Marcia Kraham, all of Newark; and brother, David Harrison Attridge of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren, Mark, Eddie, Joshua, Heather, Justin and Aaron. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Funeral Services will be at 10 am on Thursday in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the spring in Sandhill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Genesee St., Geneva, NY.

Cole, Raymond D. - Raymond D. Cole, 78, of Sodus, died unexpectedly on Saturday February 17, 2007. Born in Savannah, NY, he was the son of Raymond and Gladys Brown Cole. He had worked at Hickok Manufacturing in Rochester, and also at Masterbelt in Clyde before retirement. Ray is survived by his wife of 52 years Cordelia Paro Cole; his children Hope Whitaker, Robert Whitaker, Sharron Cole, Raymond (Ida) Cole, Charlotte (Mark) Wood and Robin Bacon; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Robert Cole. He was predeceased by siblings Jim, Irma & Marion. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. A graveside funeral service will be held at the Rose Cemetery, at the convenience of his family.

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Scutella, Mary Jane - Mary Jane Scutella, 78, died Thursday, February 15, 2007, at the Clifton Springs Hospital. Mrs. Scutella was born on February 7, 1929 in Newark, the daughter of Lewis C. and Mary Torche Ross, Sr.. She was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church. At one time, she was employed at Sarah Coventry. Mary Jane retired from the Newark School District where she had worked for many years in the Kelley School cafeteria. No prior calling. Father Peter Clifford will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 20 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, South Main Street, Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. She is survived by a brother, Lewis (Nancy) Ross, Jr. and a sister, Katherine (Bernard) Celso, all of Newark, several nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, John J. on November 5, 2006 and two brothers Robert Ross and Phillip Ross. Memorials in her name may be made to the St. Michael’s Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark, NY 14513 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester Chapter, 435 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14620.

Blankenberg, Mina B. - Mina B. Blankenberg, 79, of South Main St., Newark, died Friday, February 16, 2007 at Newark Wayne Hospital. Mina was born in Newark September 11, 1927, daughter of Everett and Caroline Jones Gifford. She had worked at C.H. Stuart Co. and was a hostess for McDonald’s in Pittsford. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Lynn Spence presiding. Spring burial in the Sodus Rural Cemetery. Mina is survived by 2 daughters, Cynthia (Keith) Rising of Starkville, MS and Caren (Eugene) VanOpdorp of Clifton Springs; brother, Robert Gifford of Newark; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by son Richard in 2005, daughter Carol in 1957, and her husband, Elmer in 1979. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

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February 15, 2007

Reynolds, Margaret - Margaret Reynolds, 92, of Marion died February 12, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl; brother, Donald Cahoon; and grandson-in-law, Tim Mulhern. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Jeff) Kittle of Marion, Marjorie Reynolds of Marion; a son, Carmon (Sharlene) Reynolds of Red Creek; grandchildren, Lynn (Paul) Polochock of Sodus, Lori Mulhern of Marion, Lisa (Bruce) Cramer of Newark, Katie (Dave) Gushlaw of East Palmyra, Annie (Greg Ide) Kittle of Fairport, Rachel Kittle of Marion, Ben (Angie) Kittle of Marion; 9 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edwin Cahoon of Ontario; many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call 2-4, 7-9 Friday, Feb. 16 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. A service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Marion. Donations may be made to the Tim Mulhern Scholarship Fund, c/o the United Church, P.O. Box 52, Marion 14505; or Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua 14424.

Knowlden, Alice - Alice Jean Knowlden, 79, of Trout Run, PA died February 14, 2007. Alice was born August 24, 1927 in Williamson, to the late Ralph and Naomi (Nevelizer) Orbaker. She was a member of the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary. She was a 53-year member of the Trout Run United Methodist Church; she served on many committees and was organist, choir director and teacher resource person for the Vocational Bible School. She was a Den Mother for the Trout Run Cub Scouts, a member of the Wayne County Motorcycle Club, and the Lewis Township Recreation Commission; she was a crossing guard for the Trout Run Elementary School. She was a member of the Williamsport Woodcarvers and the National Woodcarvers Associations. For all of her outstanding service to her community, Alice was the 1990 recipient of the Meritorious Service Award presented by GRIT Publishing Group. Since 1933 this award is presented to local residents who display dedication, concern and effort toward community betterment and progress. She was predeceased by her siblings Donald, Wayne, Gordon and Dean Orbaker. She is survived by her husband, Louis D. Knowlden; their children Paul L. (Patty) Knowlden, Terry W. (Sue) Knowlden, Kelly J. (Julie) Knowlden, Karen J. (Edward) Crawford; nine grandchildren; and siblings Dr. Eugene (Mary) Orbaker and Betty (Karl) Eaton. She will be buried in the Pennsdale Cemetery in Pennsylvania. Funeral services are entrusted to James C. Maneval Funeral Rome of Williamsport, PA.

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February 13, 2007

Swan, Alice L. - Alice L. Swan, 94, of Marion, entered into rest on February 7, 2007. She is predeceased by her son, Lloyd; grandson, Lloyd Knorr; son-in-law, Jerry Fisher; brothers, Herman, Ernest; sister, Ruth. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Edgar; daughters, Melba Fisher of Walworth and Mary Knorr of Marion; brother, Albert (Mary) Young of Palmyra; sister, Jessie (Richard) Rubens of Palmyra; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, where services were held Saturday. Donations may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Diabetes Association.

Byron, Richard - Richard Byron, 65, of Williamson, died Monday, February 5, 2007. He is survived by his children, Donald (Penny) Byron of LA, Christine (Scott) Klein of Macedon, Dana (Allison) Byron of Pittsford, Darin (Hannah) Byron of Marion and Derek Byron of Williamson. Richard is also survived by 5 sisters, 5 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. Contributions can be made in his honor to the American Diabetes Association.

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February 12, 2007

Irizarry, Eligio - Eligio Irizarry, 80, of Newark died February 11, 2007. He was born April 10, 1926 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, son of Emilo and Lilia Figueroa Irizarry. After moving to Newark, he worked for Jackson & Perkins Nursery and retired from Hallagan Manufacturing in 1992, where he had been a carpenter in the framing department. Eligio was a communicant and usher at St. Michael Church and did various volunteering throughout the community. He is survived by his wife Maria; a son Alex of Auburn; three daughters: Eliza (Christopher) Herring of North Rose; Lidia Irizarry and Idalia Irizarry, both of Newark; eight grandchildren. The eldest of 11 children, Eligio is survived by seven siblings, Lucinia, Lucy and Lydia of Connecticut and Evelio, Eduvina, Nori and Arnaldo of Puerto Rico. Friends may call Tuesday, February 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at St. Michael's Church. Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Church, 401 South Main St., Newark.

Murphy, Eddie - Eddie Lee Murphy, Sr., 70, of Lyons, died February 8, 2007. Eddie was born February 27, 1936, in Arkansas, to Willie and Louise Houston Murphy. He worked for Garlock Co. in Palmyra as a press operator. He was predeceased by his wife, Annie L. Murphy; son, Eddie Jr.; brothers, Willie O., Eugene, Thomas and Willie G. Murphy. He is survived by his son Eddie Murphy. Jr. and daughter, Ashley Murphy, both of Lyons; stepchildren, Estell Chance and Freddie Murphy; three grandchildren; brothers, A.D., Melvin and Herbert of Indiana, Charles of Rochester, Samie of Geneva, Howard of Tennessee; sisters, Earline Battle, Ernestine Murphy, Johnnie Mae Murphy of Newark, Dorothy Miles of Indiana; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Patricia Murphy of Geneva and Linda Murphy of Indiana; and a brother-in-law, Twine Miles of Indiana. Calling hours are Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St. in Lyons. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Spencer Street in Lyons. Spring burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ekstrom, Alice - Alice Marie Ekstrom, 76, of Macedon and Palmyra, died February 9, 2007. Alice was born November 17, 1930, in Buffalo, to Frederick and Emma Meckelberg Rosten. She attended Cross Creek Methodist Church and was active with the Palmyra Senior Center and the Silver Slippers Exercise Club. She was predeceased by her brothers Fred and Richard Rosten and son-in-law Gary McPike. She is survived by her husband Eric Ekstrom; daughters, Dawn (Wayne) Groves, Daryle (Lynn) Shiltz, Jaclyne (Terry) Laws, Janet McPike, Jill (Mike) Reed and Sally (Dan) Breen; son Bob (Lynn) Ekstrom; sisters, Jean Harrigan, Marjorie Bomaster and Karen Szalay; brother Robert Rosten; 26 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm, Tuesday, February 13 at Cross Creek Methodist Church in Palmyra. Instead of flowers, please consider memorials to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. N., Rochester 14609; The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse 13220; or American Diabetes Association, 595 Blossom Rd., Rochester 14610. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc. in Palmyra.

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February 7, 2007

Lauster, Mark D. - Mark D. Lauster, 23, of Lyons-Marengo Road, Clyde, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007 in Clyde as a result of a snowmobile accident. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St., Clyde. Funeral services will be private with the Rev. David Buisch, pastor of the Alton Gospel Tabernacle, officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde. Memorial contributions to the Clyde Volunteer Ambulance Corps or to the Clyde Fire Department, P.O. Box 145, Clyde 14433, would be appreciated. Mark was born Dec. 12, 1983 in Sodus, the son of Dewitt (Mark) and Patricia M. Smith Lauster. He had been a lifelong resident of Clyde, and graduated as an honor student from Clyde-Savannah High School, Class of 2002. He was a member of the Clyde Fire Department, and held a black belt rating in the martial arts. He is survived by his parents, Patricia (Steve Juhl) Lauster of Clyde and Dewitt M. (Linda Nielsen) Lauster of Seneca Falls; his brother, Robert Lauster of Clyde; two sisters, Andrea (Mike Record) Lauster of Clyde and Jessica (Jeremy Sebastiano) Lauster of Clyde; his maternal grandparents, Gus and Joan Smith of Clyde; two nieces; one nephew; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Glen and Tiny Lauster.

Mourey, Clare 'Curly' B. - Clare 'Curly' B. Mourey, 82, of Lyons, a resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home , died Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Friends and family may call on Friday (Feb. 9) from l to 3 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Alton Cemetery. Curly was born in Lyons on May 28, 1924. Curly was a lifelong resident of Wayne County, a WWII veteran of the Navy and was an avid Fisherman, loved bowling and archery. Curly was employed at Duffy Motts and retired from Xerox. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, County House Rd. Lyons, NY 14489. He is survived by three children, Ron (Susan) of Newark, Patricia (Robert) Manning of Lyons, and Sherry (Michael) Galle of Lyons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Judy Gasper; brother, Bud (Ellen) Mourey of Alton, nieces, nephews, and special Aunt, Margaret Higgins of Lyons. A special thanks to the Care Givers at the Wayne County Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Ruth in 2004, son, James in 1985, and his beloved dog Opie.

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February 6, 2007

Scott, Harold - Harold R. Scott, 72, of Palmyra, passed away on February 4, 2007 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sandy and his children, Cindy (Rick) Ebert, Tammy (Tim) Perry, David and his friend Judy, Dale and Terri. Also survived by his brothers, Marvin (Jean) Scott and Richard and his friend Stephanie; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by his parents, Earl & Pearl Scott; brother, Leonard and grandson, Jamie Scott. There will be no prior calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Ref: Steven's Funeral Home.

Bauer, Mildred H. - Mildred 'Millie' (Van De Wal) Bauer, 83, of Williamson, passed away February 4, 2007 at the DeMay Living Center. She was born in Albany, NY on June 8, 1923 to George and Louise Van De Wal. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur M. Bauer; her children, Arthur M. Bauer Jr. and Cheryl Bauer, and her sister Violet McKean. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Rex) Smith, Marion, NY, Sherry (Mike) Klueber, San Antonio, TX, Donna (Kim) Bauer-Heritage, Delanson, NY, and Debra Bauer, Norfolk, VA; a brother Harold (Helen) Van De Wal; and two sisters Marjorie Kniffin and Virginia Pociluk. Mildred had 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Williamson and a past member of the Broadway United Methodist Church of Rensselaer. A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church of Williamson on Thursday, February 8 at noon, and interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery, Castleton, NY, on Saturday, February 10, at noon. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the DeMay Living Center, Van Tassel Place, Newark, NY 14513. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home.

TenEyck, Gladys E. - Gladys E. TenEyck, 84, of 144 E. Main St., Phelps, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Gladys was born February 27, 1922 in Williamson, the daughter of the late Adrian and Jennie Mabels. She retired from Seneca Falls Hospital. She was predeceased by her first husband, Fred Sanford, her second husband, Ken TenEyck, and her daughter, Judy Walsh. She is survived by her children, Steve (Christine) Sanford of Wolcott, James (Deb) Sanford of Wolcott, Cindy (Jim) Fratangelo of Phelps and Debbie (Steve) Schoen of Phelps; two stepsons, Ralph and Chuck TenEyck; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will. be held at the convenience of the family. It is suggested that rnemorial donations be made to the North Seneca Ambulance Inc., Mound Road, Waterloo 13165 or Clifton Springs Hospital, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs 14432. Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St.

Darling, Florence (Moore) - Florence Darling, 89, of Wolcott, NY, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at Blossom View Nursing Home, Sodus, NY. Florence was born in Cato, NY, the daughter of the late William and Blanche Cowell Moore and has resided in the Wolcott area for most of her life. She was a member of the Wolcott Presbyterian Church for many years. Florence enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her home, cooking, and her late husband, Leonard's flower gardens. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband in their younger years. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Darling on October 2, 1994, and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are one son, Wyman (Janet) Darling of Wolcott, NY; two grandchildren, Christine Darling of Wolcott, NY and Ron Darling of Seneca Falls, NY; two great-grandchildren, Mike and Erik Beniamino, both of Newark, NY; one brother, James (Gloria) Moore of Weedsport, NY; nephew, Danny Curtis of Wolcott, NY; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Jewell Funeral Home, 13164 South St., Cato, NY, where services were held Sunday with the Reverend Lee Prong, pastor of the Wolcott Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be at Huron-Evergreen Cemetery, Wolcott in the spring. Memorial contributions in memory of Florence may be made in c/o Danny Curtis.

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Shibley Elsie M. - Elsie May Shibley, 81, of Newark,  died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Elsie was born the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Schanz Shibley on May 11, 1925 in Newark. She had worked at Wayne CAP, American Cancer Society, Palmyra Library and retired from Comstock Foods. Elsie enjoyed reading and knitting. Family and friends may call Monday, Feb. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Harris officiating. Burial will be in E. Newark Cemetery. Elsie will be remembered with many memories by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; many, many friends. In memory of Elsie, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society, 1400 N. Winton Rd., Rochester, 14609.

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February 2, 2007

Shove, Lois V. - Lois V. Shove, 66, of Sodus, passed away on January 31, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus, where her funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Interment, 10 a.m., Monday, February 5 at Sodus Rural Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Erma (Curt) Beebe, Sharon (Craig) Bouwens, Karen (William) Christman, Tina Casillas, Eugene (Mary) Rogers, James (Cheryl) Rogers, Daryle Rogers, Dennis (Diane) Rogers, Timothy Rogers and Terry Rogers; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Leo Stevens, Leonard Stevens, Beatrice Vandewater, Shirley Milheim; several nieces and nephews. Lois was predeceased by son Leo Rogers, parents Erma (Hilbolt) & Manley Stevens, granddaughter Kandus Christman, great grandson Jonah Rogers, brothers Ernest, Robert & Kenneth Stevens. Lois was cherished by her children, grandchildren, and other family members, as well as those whose lives she touched. She will be sadly missed by all, but will be in our hearts forever. Contributions in memory of Lois should be directed to FLHO, Patient Assistance Fund, 6 Ambulance Drive, Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

Lootens, Edmon A. 'Ed' - Edmon Ed Angeluis Lootens, 83, Newark died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 at the DeMay Living Center after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Family and friends may call Saturday (Feb. 3) from 2- 4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday (Feb. 5) at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church in Newark with Rev. Bob Ring celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in East Newark Cemetery with full military honors. In Memory of Ed please consider, in lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Assoc., 1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester or to a charity of ones choice. Ed was born the son of the late Jozef and Sophia Descamps Lootens on Oct. 11, 1923 in the town of Savannah, NY. His family moved to Hartnagle Rd. in Newark while the children were young. Ed was a graduate of Newark Schools in 1943. After graduation he served with the 206th Infantry Battalion in WWII. The funeral home proudly flies the Army flag in honor of his service to our country. Ed was a charter member of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Dept. and served as Fire Police Captain for many years. He worked for the United States Post Office in Newark for 35 years retiring in 1982 for health reasons. Throughout his life in Newark he attended St. Michael Church in Newark. Repairing small engines, especially lawn mowers were a favorite hobby of his. He could tell what was wrong with a motor just by listening to it run for a few minutes. Ed's very good friends, Dick Baier, Ray DePauw and Tony Vitaro were always there for him with a helping hand. Ed will be remembered by many memories by his wife Kathleen Anstee Lootens; sons David of Stanley and Ronald (Patricia) Lootens of Newark; daughter Patricia (Jeffrey) Larzelere of Bluff Point; four grandsons Joseph, Curtis, Ian and Paul; three granddaughters Nicole, Sarah and Jaclyn; sister Pauline Barnes of Clyde; step-daughter, step-son, nine step-grandchildren and six step great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his first wife Martha Tellier Lootens, a baby daughter Donna Jean Lootens; daughter- in-law Valerie; sister Regina and two brothers John and Andrew.

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January 31, 2007

Wing, Virginia Dart - Virginia Wing, 91, of Newark, died Monday, January 29, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Mrs. Wing was born October 10, 1915 in Rochester the daughter of John and Jennie Johanessen Dart. She was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church in Rochester. She had lived and worked all her life in Rochester before moving to the Wayne County Nursing Home. Private funeral services at the convenience of the family with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, 1529 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489. Survived by her son Daniel of Rochester, brother Edward Dart of Fl, sister Shirley Turner of Newark, NY, several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Colf, Iva - Iva Jean Colf, 77, of Newark, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Friends may call from 12 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 1 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark where funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Carlos Smith, officiating. Burial will be in Port Gibson Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Mrs. Colf was born on July 5, 1929 in Shortsville, the daughter of William and Clara Losie Simmons, Sr. At one time she was the manager of Beckens Park and retired from Seneca Foods where she was a supervisor. Iva had enjoyed attending both the Port Gibson Methodist Church and the Church of God. She also loved to spend time with her family and will be sadly missed by all. She is survived by three daughters Christine (Charles) DeTaeye, Jr. of Newark, Jeanne (Clifford) Tack of North Rose, Colinda (John) Santo of Newark, two sons David (Elenor) of Lyons and Robert of Newark, eight grandchildren Charles (Marjorie) DeTaeye, Eric (Necebbia) DeTaeye, Teaya (Alex) Wager, Todd (Rebecca) VanHousan, Jeremy Tack, Mark (Mona) VanHousan, Lisa Robles, and Criag Colf, fourteen great-grandchildren, a sister Wilma (Edward) Chapman of Alden, a brother-in-law Kenneth Colf and several nieces and nephews. Iva was predeceased by husband of 45 years Ernest in 1991, a sister Betty Teeter and brother William Simmons, Jr.

Ayer, John Dennett - John Dennett (Jack) Ayer, 95, of Springhill Senior Living Community, 2323 Edinboro Road, Erie, died Monday, January 15, 2007 at Hamot Medical Center. Born in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, on October 29, 1911, Jack moved to the United States and became a United States citizen in 1947. He was a longtime resident of Newark, New York prior to moving to Erie in 1997. Jack was predeceased by his wife, Clara DePuyt Ayer, and his sister, Winnifred Salsbury Runnells. He is survived by his niece, Patricia L. Runnells Labbe, of Ontario, Canada, and his nephew, Peter R. Runnells of New York, NY. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Radioman Third Class on a destroyer escort, and was employed by Bloomer Bros. Co. in Newark, New York as General Plant Foreman prior to his retirement. Jack was a prolific writer of poetry, and after his retirement, would volunteer as a reader at nursing homes and hospitals. Jack was a very proud, caring man who maintained and displayed his quick wit, determination and independence until his death. He loved baseball and football, and never shied away from expressing his political views. He was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church in Newark, New York; a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Newark Elks Club. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Springhill Senior Living Community, 2323 Edinboro Road, Erie, in April, at a time to be announced. Interment will be in Newark, NY in the East Newark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury Foundation, 2323 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA 16509; Erie City Mission, 1017 French Street, Erie, PA 16501; The Newark Public Library, 121 High Street, Newark, NY 14513; or the charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Burton Funeral Home, 602 West 10th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502.

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January 30, 2007

Boughton, Norman R. - Norman R. Boughton, 74, of Macedon, died on Thursday, January 25, 2007. Norm was born on December 2, 1932, in Syracuse, NY, to Llewelyn and Marion Bort Boughton. He and the former Maurine Stella were married on May, 22, 1982, in Rochester. Norm was a veteran of the United States Navy. The funeral home proudly flies the Navy flag in honor of his service to our country in the Korean Conflict. He was a member and past president of the Rush-Henrietta Rotary Club, President of the Wayne County Coin Club, a 'wooden money' collector, avid cribbage player and golfer and member of the Clifton Springs Country Club. Norman is survived by his wife Maurine; daughter Mary Boughton of Rochester; sons Wade (Rose) Boughton of RI and Kevin Boughton of Rochester; brother, James (Aliza) Boughton of TX; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Family and friends called Monday, January 29 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A funeral service will be today at 11 a.m. (Tuesday, January 30) at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Norman may be directed to the Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr., Chicago; IL 60693.

Crespo, Agustin 'Auggie'- Agustin Crespo, 73, of Newark, died Saturday, January 27, 2007, at the DeMay Living Center. Mr. Crespo was born on July 6, 1933 in Puerto Rico the son of Monserate and Juanita Mendoza Crespo. He came to Newark in 1954, working for Jackson Perkins. Auggie later worked for C.H. Stuart, Inc. and retired from Fold Pak. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church. Auggie was predeceased by his parents, a grandson and a sister. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elvira, a son Armando (Alice) and a daughter Wanda (Israel) Fontanez all of Newark, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, four brothers and six sisters and many nieces and nephews. Friends called Monday, January 29 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Father Peter Clifford will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday, January 30), at St. Michael's Church, South Main Street Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Michael's Church.

DeRuyter, Barbara L. - Barbara L. DeRuyter, 83, of 1694 County Road 6, Phelps died Friday, January 26, 2007, at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Mrs. DeRuyter was born February 28, 1923 in Clifton Springs, the daughter of the late J. Carlton and Florence Burnett DeVall. Mrs. DeRuyter attended Crouse Irving School of Nursing and graduated from the Marion S. Whelan School of Nursing in Geneva. She was a very active member of St. Francis Church and spent many volunteer hours with the Phelps Community Food Cupboard. She was also involved with the formation of the House of John in Clifton Springs. Mrs. DeRuyter was also a co-owner and operator of the family farm. But, the most important thing to Barb was her family and she was happiest when she was surrounded by her children, grandchiidren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Sylvia DeVall, and brother, William DeVall. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Andrew F. DeRuyter; children, Andrea (Robert) Ledgerwood of Farmington, Lee (Sharon) DeRuyter of Phelps, William (Sherry) DeRuyter of Lexington, Kentucky and Joseph (Marilyn) DeRuyter of Farmington; grandchildren, Robert Jr., Tracy, Shelley, Greg, Becky, Matthew, David, Timothy, Aaron, Addie; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy (the Rev. Gerald) Huff of Carthage, Missouri; and two-sisters-in-law, Marie Holleran and Eleanor DeVall Kiefer. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Monday, January 29, at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St. in Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Phelps. Burial will, be in St. Francis Cemetery, Phelps. It is suggested that contributions be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432.

Mourey, Walter R. Jr. - Walter R. Mourey Jr., 61, entered into rest on January 22, 2007. Mr. Mourey was manager of Bay Bridge Sports in Huron. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Carol (Baker) Mourey; children, Walter R. (Jamie) Mourey III, Cathy (Tim) Tweedle, Lynette Mourey, Timothy (Dawn) Mourey; stepchildren, Deborah (Mike), Perez, Donna (Marc) Savine, David Allen, Daniel (Shannon) Allen, Joel (Julie) Allen; 24 grandchildren; parents, Walter R. (Ellen)-Clark Mourey Sr.; brother, Nathan (Joann) Mourey; sister, Barbara (William) Jackson; nieces and nephews and special friends. At his request, calling hours will not be observed and the courtesy of no flowers is. requested. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Alton Tabernacle Church, Route 14 N., Alton. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to Pines of Peace Inc., P0. Box 238, Ontario 14519. Arragements by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

VanEnwyck, Leslie G. - Leslie G. VanEnwyck, 88, of Sodus, entered into rest on January 26, 2007. He served in the Army during World War II, life member of the Williamson American Legion, life member of the D.A.V. and the V.F.W. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Dorothy (Pettit) VanEnwyck; stepchildren, James (Odessa) Pettit of Sodus, Lois (John) Lucleer of Williamson, Ruth (Alan) Plyter of Rochester; sisters-in-law, Dorothy VanEnwyck of Newark, and Leonora Reed of NC; 4 step-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call today (Tuesday), 1-3 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson, followed by a service on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Private interment, Marion Cemetery. At his request, the courtesy of no flowers. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to the Sodus Center Fire Company, P0 Box. 246, Sodus, NY 14551.

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January 29, 2007

Vander Byl, Frances E. - Frances E. Vander Byl, 90, of Williamson, entered into rest on January 24, 2006 in Blossom View Nursing Home, Sodus. She was a life-long member of Reformed Church in America; first in Hawthorne, N.J., Whiting, N.J. and finally in Pultneyville. She was a dedicated choir member of each church. Preceased by her husband, Cornelius (Neil) Vander Byl in 1996. Survived by her loving and devoted family: son, Wayne A. Esq. (Anne) Vander Byl of Pultneyville; daughter, Kathi (David) Cook of Delmar, NY; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and special friends. At her request, calling hours will be not observed and the courtesy of no flowers. A Private Service will be held from Young Funeral Home at the conveniece of the family with Interment in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa, N.J. Expressions of Sympathy may be directed in her memory to the Pultneyville Reformed Church, P.O. Box 94, Pultneyville, NY 14538.

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January 26, 2007

Newton, Helen - Helen M. Newton, 72, of High St., Lyons died Jan. 24, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born October 10, 1934 in Lyons, to Ross and Bessie DeBoofer Goetzman. She was employed at Ruspak Corp. in Lyons. Helen is survived by three daughters, Robin (Bob) Sherwood of Lyons, Yvonne (Ed) Murray of Oswego, and Patricia (Greg) Learn of Lyons; three grandchildren, Andrea DeCola, Lori Dileo and Dakota Learn; two great-grandchildren, Brittany and Kaitlyn DeCola; brother, Robert Goetzman of Lyons; and sister, Edna Goetzman of Lyons. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth in 1982; and sister, Ermal Palmeter in 2003. Contributions may be made to the Clifton Springs Oncology Unit, 6 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs 14432. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27 at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Cynthia Huling-Hummel officiating. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery.

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January 24, 2007

Berg, Andrew - Andrew R. Berg, 27, of Sodus, died suddenly on January 21, 2007. He was an employee of VIP Structures of Syracuse. Survived by his loving family, father, Mark Berg of Sodus, fiancee, Cristina Dyson; brother, Adam Berg of South Carolina; sister, Christine Williams of Jamestown; grandmother, Archangel Berg of Syracuse; aunt, uncles, cousins and special friends. Predeceased by his mother, Linda (Foster) Berg in 2004. Family, and friends are invited to call Friday evening 5-8 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Epiphany of Sodus Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Private Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to Sodus Center Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 246, Sodus, NY 14551 or Mercy Flight Central Inc., 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Ross, Beatrice - Beatrice (Steurrys) Ross, 76, of Palmyra, died Sunday, January 21, 2007. She was predeceased by her parents, Melissa and William Hadlock; 1st husband, William Steurrys; sons, Peter, William, Duane Steurrys Sr.; and brothers, Clayton and William Hadlock. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Frederick Ross; daughter, Linda Perkins of TX; son, Richard (Deborah) Steurrys of Ontario; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Steurrys and Linda Tyler; step-children, Christine (John) Barrett, Edward (Angela) Ross, Sue (Mark) Rosso, Cheryl (Mark Lewis) Bristol; sister, Esther Rubens; sisters-in-law, Marian Hadlock, Patricia Ippilitto, Carole Pentycoff; aunt, Helen Hadlock; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Beatrice was born July 27, 1930 in Addison, NY; the daughter of William and Melissa Hadlock. Bea will be remembered for her cheerful personality and her good sense of humor. Friends and family are invited to call Saturday 11-1 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3986 Buffalo St., Marion, where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. or immediately following calling hours. If desired contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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January 23, 2007

Steinkirchner, Rev. Edward Eustace - Rev. Edward Eustace Steinkirchner, 81, died Thursday, January 18, 2007. Edward Steinkirchner was born May 15, 1925. He was ordained June 11, 1949. He was a former Pastor of Holy Ghost Church (1968-1980) and St. Michael's Church, Newark (1980-1995). Rev. Steinkirchner is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Steinkirchner; nieces, Ann and Charles Tanck, Joan and Robert Carpenter, Kelly & Brian Chadwick; nephew, James & Pam Steinkirchner; 12 great-nieces and nephews; 2 great-great-nephews; and the Sisters of St. Joseph. Father Steinkirchner lay in state Monday and Tuesday at the Sisters of St. Joseph Mother House Chapel, 150 French Rd., Rochester; Funeral Liturgy was said at the Mother House Chapel Tuesday. Interment will be in Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, 1150 Buffalo Rd., 14824 ATN: Doug Mindelaro. Arrangements entrusted to the John M. Hedges Funeral Home in Rochester.

Verdine, Dale R. - Dale R. Verdine, 52, of Williamson, died January 19, 2007. Predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Verdine and mother-in-law, Mary Alice Show. Dale is survived by his loving family: wife, Joyce; son, Steven (fiancee, Shane Sullivan), and daughter, Dayla (Matthew) Terp. Also survived by father, Lyle Verdine; brothers, Gary (Patricia) Verdine; Alan (Betty) Verdine; sister, Deborah Verdine; father-in-law, Rev. Paul D. Show; sister-in-law, Janet L. Show; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Family will receive friends today (Tuesday, January 23) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson. A private interment for the family at Lake View Cemetery. Pultneyville. A Celebration of Dale's life will be held Saturday, January 27 at 1 p.m. at Penfield Wesleyan Church, 1580 Five Mile Line Rd. Penfield, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Penfield Wesleyan Church, 1580 Five Mile Line Rd. Penfield, NY 14526 or Finger Lakes Hematology & Oncology, 6 Ambulance Dr., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

Mandery, Beatrice A. - Beatrice A. Mandery, 86, of Clifton Springs and Florida, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007 in Largo, Florida. Beatrice was born Sept. 24, 1920 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late James and Anna Foots. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Largo, FL and a former member of St. Felix Church in Clifton Springs. Beatrice was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, George of Largo, FL; children, Elaine Montrois of Rochester, Marilyn McNamara of Rochester, Rosemary Mandery of Largo, FL, George Mandery Jr. of Rochester, Christine Lay of Largo, FL and Edward Mandery of Rochester; Sister, Thelma Losey of Rochester; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday, January 22nd from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7pm to 9 pm at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 am Tuesday, January 23rd at St. Felix Church in Clifton Springs. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Associatlon in Beatrice's memory.

Stapleton, Stephen D. - Mr. Stephen Stapleton, 63, of Phelps died Saturday, January 20, 2007, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Steve was born March 9, 1943 in Clifton Springs, the son of the late Stephen L. and Margaret Keating Stapleton. He was a member of Teamsters Local Union 506-118 and was the local official union steward. He retired from Dewitt Concrete. Steve enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Buckhorn Sportsman's Club and the Big M Game Club. Steve was a very active member of the Phelps American Legion. He was a Navy veteran and served on the USS Somersworth. He is survived by his children, Lisa (Christopher) Tower of Waterville and Stephen Joseph (Cori) Stapleton of Clifton Springs; grandchildren, Margaret, Ellen and Samuel Tower and Claire Stapleton; sisters, Elizabeth (Dr. James) Manion of Marlboro and Katherine (Edward) Sagarese of Milton; many nieces; and loving friend, Sharon Peters of Phelps. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 23), at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, at St. Felix Church, Clifton Springs. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Phelps American Legion, 1346 Rt. 96, Phelps, NY 14532.

Briggs, Arleen M. - Arleen M. Briggs, 66, of North Rose died January 18, 2007. Arleen was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Emma Jordan; sister, Lorraine Jones; and grandson, Zachary Virts. She is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Calvin Briggs; sons, Ronald Briggs of Kansas and Gregory Briggs of Lyons; daughters, Laurie Briggs of North Rose and Lisa (Paul) Baker of Williamson; brothers, Francis (Linda) Jordan and Richard (Nancy) Jordan; sisters, Beatrice (Ted) Valcore and Diana Hardigan; grandchildren, Corey and Ashley Baker; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (Tuesday, January 23), and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, at the McWharf Funeral Home, Route 414, North Rose. A memorial service will follow at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the York Settlement Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rose or North Rose Fire/Ambulance Departments, of which she was a Ladies' Auxiliary member.

DeKing, Judy - Judith Hillman DeKing, 64, of Wolcott died peacefully at home, January 15, 2007. Judy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Kenneth DeKing; two sons, Jay of Tallahassee, FL and Karl (Shannon) of Canton, NC; two grandchildren, Isaac of Palm Bay, FL and Anna (Lcpl, USMC) of Kaneohe Bay, HI; brother, Richard, (Beverly) Hillman; and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Clair and Mable Hillman. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Services for many years. A celebration of her life will be at Faith United Methodist Church in Wolcott in May. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark 14513 or to the Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance, Wolcott, NY 14590.

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January 22, 2007

Almekinder, Joan Morse - Joan Morse Almekinder, 80, died Sunday, January 14, 2007, while wintering in Florida. Joan was born June 6, 1926, in Rochester, a daughter of Timothy Lewis and Monica Leahy. She retired from the Wayne County Probation Department as a probation officer after 27 years of employment. Joan, our mother, was the kindest and strongest person we have ever known. She was predeceased by her son, James Almekinder. She is survived by her most loved friend, Gordon Jerome; loyal companion, 'Foxie'; five children, Leisa Almekinder (Kim Courier), Dan (Mindy) Almekinder, Kerry (Darlene) Almekinder, Chris Almekinder (Carlos Ortez) and Tim (Dawn) Almekinder; grandchildren, William Courter, Karen (Chris) DeWater, Leisa, Jessie, Bradley, Brandy, Justin, Jordon and Nicholas Almekinder; great-granddaughters, Kaylea Robinson and BreAnn DeWater; and many special friends. No calling hours. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Michael's Church, Phelps Street in Lyons, with the Rev. William Darling officiating. Arrangements by Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons.

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January 20, 2007

Frederick, Rozanne C. - Rozanne C. Frederick, 59, of East Miller St., Newark, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Rozanne was born in Newark on October 13, 1947, daughter of Joseph and Ann (Cill) Frederick. She worked many years for Finger Lakes DDSO at a community residence home in Newark, retiring in October of 2005. She was a member of St. Michael’s Church in Newark. A Funeral Mass will be said by Father Peter Clifford on Wednesday, January 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, South Main St., Newark. Burial in Newark Cemetery. Rozanne is survived by her brother, Joseph Frederick of Newark; aunts Josephine Capanna of Fairport and Connie Karekos of Newark; uncles Vincent (Betty) Cill of Newark and Victor Calviera; nephew Mark Frederick of NJ and several cousins. Predeceased by her father, Joseph, in 1998, and mother, Ann, in August of 2006. The family would like of thank the compassionate physicians and staff of Finger Lakes Hematology & Oncology and the Finger Lakes Cancer Center for the concern, love, and wonderful care shown to Rozanne. Memorials may be made to a cancer charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home of Newark.

DeCann, Blanche - Blanche A. DeCann, 89, of Helch Road, Lyons, formerly of Newark, died January 18, 2007 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Blanche was born July 17, 1917 in Croghan, daughter of Joseph and Anny Noody. She attended St. Michael's Church. She had worked at the Newark Cafeteria years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Pangburn of Lyons and Judith Lhuillier of Shortsville; two sons, David Lhuillier of Newark, John and Valerie Lhuillier of Richmond, VA; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Roenodon, Daryl Noody; four brothers, Lyle, James, Tony and Doug Noody. She was predeceased by her husbands, Isadore Lhuillier in 1952, and Arthur DeCann in 1990. Calling hours are Monday, Jan. 22 from 9-10 a.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, services at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Clifford officiating. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.

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January 18, 2007

Brown, Eleanor H. - Eleanor H. Brown, 82, of Newark, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Eleanor was born on February 11, 1924 in Rochester, the daughter of Duane H. and Mary L "Mamie" Golden Brown, Sr. She was a graduate of Newark High School and earned a degree in physical education from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs in 1945. She taught in Canajoharie and Medina Public School System before returning to Newark School District in September of 1949. She retired from active teaching in September of 1979. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Church. She was a member of Newark Country Club where she was an active golfer. For the past several years, she has resided at the DeMay Living Center. Survivors include her brother Richard R. Brown of Rochester, sister Katherine B. Chapman of Fort Myers, FL; nephews James (Kristin) Possee of Bedford, NH, Richard N. (Jane) Possee of Pittsford, NY, and the Rev. B.W. (Julie) Possee III of Pine City, NY; several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Duane H. Brown, Jr. No prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael's Church to be announced in the spring. Burial is in Newark Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Michael's School, 320 South Main Street, Newark, NY 14513; the Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Assoc., PO Box 117, Sodus Point, NY 14555 or the Sodus Bay Historical Society, PO Box 94, Sodus Point, NY 14555.

DeVeronica, Louise A. - Louise A. DeVeronica, 74, of Marion, died January 16, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Louis; daughters, Anita (Skip) Rothuss of Palmyra, Lori (Paul) Burton of Rochester; sons, John (Dorothy) of Sodus, Thomas (Linda) of Palmyra, Randy (Amy) of Clifton Springs, Jeff (Ruth) of Macedon; many grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews; and beloved Otis and Bubba. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service, today (Thursday) at 11 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD, 20852.

Cook, Joan A. (Reeves) - Joan A. Cook, 68, of Wolcott, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007. Joan was born in Ovid, the daughter of Burl Lathrop and Natalie Tetor. She had been employed at Cahoon Farms in Wolcott, IEC in Newark and was involved in the Foster Grandparent Program. Family and friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at the Colvin Robertson-Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford St. in Wolcott, where her funeral will be held following the calling hours. Interment will be in Huron Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Natalie (Timothy) Ophardt, Dorothy Reeves, Elizabeth (Melvin) Heinsbergen, Louise Sprague and Richard Toolie; grandchildren, Timmy, Michael, Adam, David, Amy, Marjorie, Melissa and Emily; soon to be greatgrandson, Michael Ophardt Jr.; brother, Donald (Dottie) Lathrop; sister, Lillian Shone; nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Benson, Christopher L. - Christopher L. Benson, 48, of Newark died peacefully at his home on Clark Road on Sunday, January 14, 2007. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Tuesday (Jan. 23) at 11 a.m. at East Palmyra Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Watkins officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church. Private burial will take place in East Palmyra Cemetery at the convenience of the family in the spring. In memory of Chris, please consider donations to the American Lung Assoc., 1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 or a charity of choice. Chris was born the son of LaVern and Rita Wirth Benson on June 10, 1958 in Lyons, NY. He was a graduate of the 1976 class of Newark High School. Chris interests included motorcycles, cooking and vegetable gardening. He was very fond of pets. Chris had lived for a number of years in Colorado and Texas. While in Colorado, he worked as a chef in a casino. He returned to Newark and was attending the E. Palmyra Presbyterian Church. Chris will be remembered by his mother and step-father Rita and Peter Burm Jr.; fiancé Linda Aronson; brother Robert Benson and fiancé Carole Coates; step-brothers Patrick, Thomas, Michael and Stephen Burm; step-sister Vickie Denisi; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Chris was predeceased by his father LaVern in 1994.

Beamish, Roger A. - Roger A. Beamish, 61, of Newark/Sturgis, MI, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007, after a long illness at the home of his daughter in Newark. Mr. Beamish was born on July 20, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Leslie and Edna Emmerick Beamish. He was an entrepreneur, once owning a restaurant and a restaurant supply business. Most recently, he was the business manager for his daughter and son-in-law at Doug Kent's Rose Bowl Lanes. Roger is predeceased by his infant daughter Heather in 1966. He is survived by his wife, Jane; his children Leslie (Parker) Bohn of Jackson, NJ, Andy Beamish of Sturgis, MI, Chrissie (Doug) Kent of Newark; five grandchildren, Katie Beamish, Justin Bohn, Brandon Bohn, Sydney Bohn and Natalie Kent; sister Saralee Lambert of Mobile, AL; many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a celebration of Roger's life from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, at Doug Kent's Rose Bowl Lanes, 725 West Miller St., Newark, New York. Funeral services will be in Battle Creek, Michigan. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek Michigan. Arr: Paul Murphy and Sons Funeral Home.

Falista (Haers) Soliman, 91, of Newark, died January 9, 2007, at the Newark-Wayne Hospital. Falista was born February 13, 1915, in Phelps, NY. She graduated from Phelps High School and the New York State School for Nutrition, in Albany. In the mid-1970's, she retired as a nutritionist from the Newark Developmental Center. Previously, she was the manager of the Miss Walsh Dress Shop in Newark, and a fashion buyer for Montgomery Ward in Newark and Geneva. With her husband, she owned the Rocking Horse Riding Stable in the 1940's and early 1950's; and, later in the 1950's and early 1960's, Soliman's Grocery. In their latter years, they owned rental property. She maintained her health and nutritional studies daily throughout her life, and in earlier years, she was an expert seamstress. During the 1950's, she, along with her family, was a member of the Way-Ont Saddle Club. Falista was predeceased by her parents, Aloise and Pharilda (Cauwels) Haers; her brothers, Philemon, Charles and Bernard (age 6); and by her husband, Carl S. Soliman. She is survived by her daughter, C. Elaine; son, Carl W. and daughter-in-law, Marie (Gnagie); sisters-in-law, Margaret Soverhill, Pauline Williams and Evelyn MacLaren; and many caring cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark. Interment services were conducted by Father Peter Clifford, January 16, 2007. A memorial mass will be scheduled at St. Michaels Church, Newark. Contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association and Roswell Park Memorial Cancer Hospital (Buffalo).

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January 17, 2007

Copp, Jeremy L. - Jeremy Lee Copp, 33, of Newark, died suddenly Monday, January 15, 2007. Family and friends may call Saturday (Jan. 20) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. All other services will be private. In memory of Jeremy, please consider donations to the family for a trust to be set up for his daughter Ariel. Jeremy was born the son of David and Karen Mein Copp on June 28, 1973 in Sodus. He was a 1991 graduate of Geneva High School. Jeremy was the sole proprietor of Phathead Tattooing on Main St. in Newark. Jeremy enjoyed the art of tattooing, and people loved to be around him. He was a great fan of the Three Stooges and the Chicago Bears. Jeremy was always giving a helping hand to those who needed help. His biggest joy, companion and friend was his daughter Ariel. Jeremy will be remembered by his daughter Ariel of Newark; parents David and Karen of Newark; brother David II (Jennifer) of Honeoye; sister Karry Copp of Geneva; maternal grandmother Madeline Mein; one niece and seven nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeremy was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Edward Mein, paternal grandparents Norman and Eileen Copp.

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January 16, 2007

Swick, Richard - Richard L. Swick Sr., 73, of C/yde died January 14, 2007 at Newark Hospital following an extended illness. Richard was born Feb. 3, 1933, in Rochester, the son of the late Edward and Virginia Paciulli Swick. He was a resident of the Clyde area more than 63 years, and was a member of St. John's Church. He served in the Navy from 1952-54. Dec. 21, 1956, he married the former Beatrice A. Salerno. Richard was employed for more than 35 years with the Sylvania/Phillips Co. of Seneca Falls, and then was employed by the IEC Corporation in Newark. He was a member of the Bud-Hinman Post 947 of the VFW in Clyde, an avid coin collector and enjoyed whittling and also hunting. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Swick of Clyde; his son, Richard Swick, Jr., of Clyde; his daughter, Sandra (Donald) Ewing of Elba; three grandchildren, Michael, Amanda and Brian Ewing, all of Elba; three brothers, Edward (Dorothy) Swick of Port Washington, Ralph (Ronnie) Swick of Clyde and Gary (Marilyn) Swick of Palmyra; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be private; entombment will be in the Garden Crypts of St. John's Cemetery in Clyde. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Baris Funeral Home of Clyde.

Smith, Lois - Lois M. Smith, 85, of Clifton Springs died January 14, 2007. She was born January 6, 1922 in Hilton, daughter of the late Evan and Ada Acker Collamer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clifton Springs. Mrs. Smith was a member of Women of Rotary in Rochester. In Hilton, in 1947-1948 she started and taught the first kindergarten class, and then after moving to Clifton Springs continued to teach kindergarten. She is survived by her husband, Howard Smith of Clifton Springs; children, Gary H. (Stella) Smith of Atlanta, GA, Janet R. (Ed) Newton of Destin, FL, Barbara J. (David) Gill of Clifton Springs; 6 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call January 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, 4 Prospect Ave., in Clifton Springs. Private interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Clifton Springs Nursing Home, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs, 14432.

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January 15, 2007

Avedisian, Bernadine - Bernadine M. Avedisian, of Phelps, formerly of Palmyra, died January 14, 2007. She was predeceased by her husbands, Louis Connor and John Avedisian, Sr.; siblings Sam Halsey, Dick Halsey, Irene (Halsey) White, Donald Halsey. She is survived by her sister, Marjorie Halsey-Smith-Gronberg; children John, Jr. (Shirley) Avedisian, Robert (Suzanne) Avedisian, Jean (Bob) Bacon; five grandsons, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Interment is in St. Anne's Cemetery. Arrangements by McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, Palmyra.

Reedy, Zita - Mary Zita Dempsey Reedy, 89, of Palmyra, died January 11, 2007. She was born April 18, 1917 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Julia Hefferon Dempsey and Patrick Joseph Dempsey. She was a graduate of Marywood College; in 1940 she married John Walter Reedy of Dalton, PA; he died in 1971. Zita was predeceased in February 1950 by her son, Walter Marion Reedy. She was a devout Catholic; she taught in Catholic Schools in Palmyra, Newark and Rochester. She is survived by her brother PJ Dempsey, of Scranton, PA; daughter Patricia (Harold) Cunningham of Nashville, TN; son John W. and Helen Reedy of Clinton, MA; daughter Mary Zita Mills of Burlington, VT; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews and friends. Arrangements by McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 E. Jackson St., Palmyra. Calling hours are 2-4 & 7-9 today, Jan. 15. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Palmyra, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m., with interment following at St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery.

Yates, Margaret - Margaret C. Yates, 72, of Wolcott, died Jan. 10, 2007. She was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Catherine Heberger, and her husband, Lavern 'Smokey' Yates. She is survived by her daughters; Debbie (Mark) Hill of Williamson, Carol (Joe) DeBrock of Phelps, Laurie (Bob) DeMass of Wolcott and Ruth (Tom) Kennelly of FL, grandchildren; Bryan, Matt, Michelle and Heather Hill, Joe and Margaret DeBrock, Rusty and Andy Patchett, and Shannon Kennelly and Amy Johnson, and nine great-grandchildren. Friends called at McWharf Funeral Home, 4791 Rte. 414, North Rose; interment is in the Butler-Savannah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Wayne Co. Office of the Aging, 1519 Nye Rd., Lyons 14489.

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January 13, 2007

Johnson, Mildred  Vanderbrook - Mildred E. Johnson, 91, died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born on November 9, 1915 in Town of Arcadia, the daughter of Edward and Emma Finewood Vanderbrook. She was a life long resident of Newark and Palmyra.  Mildred retired from the New York Telephone Company in 1976, where she had been an operator for 32 years.  She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and St. Michael Church. She is survived by two sons Richard (Beverly) of Lyons and Larry of East Aurora, three grandchildren Aaron (Joanna), Alyssa and Sara Johnson.  Mildred was predeceased by her husband Cornelius “Neal” Johnson on November 30, 1985. Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, January 16 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark.  Funeral Services will be at 10 am on Wednesday, January 17 at the funeral home with Father Peter Clifford, officiating.  Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the Activity Fund, DeMay Living Center, 1200 Driving Park, Newark, New York 14513.

Cowles, Thomas P. - Thomas P. Cowles, 68, of Hoffman St., Newark, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at Newark Wayne Hospital. Tom was born in Clifton Spring, December 5, 1938, son of Albert and Gladys Aldrich Cowles. He was an electrician for 27 years for Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester. In his earlier years he was a member of the New York State Police. He also worked for the Newark Post Office and has worked part time for Zappia Vending Co. He was a member of St. Michael’s Church in Newark. There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, South Main St., Newark. Tom is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia DiBiaso Cowles; two sons, Kevin (Anita) Cowles, Darren (Roxanne) Cowles of Newark; two daughters, Stacy (Kevin) Schultz of Newark, Kristin (George) DelNagro of Fairport; 10 grandchildren; 3 brothers, James Cowles of California, Jack Cowles of Mendon, and Michael Cowles of Walworth; nieces and nephews. Memorial may be made to St. Michael’s Church, 401 South Main St., Newark, NY 14513. Arrangements by Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark.

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January 12, 2007

Dobbins, Winston - C. Winston Dobbins, 71, of Broad St., Lyons, died January, 10, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Winston was born February 27, 1935 in Rochester, a son to Bill V. and Mary McCord Dobbins. He graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 1958. He served in the US Army from 1958-1962. He was the owner and operator of Dobbins Drugs, Inc. in Lyons until retirement. Winston had many interests including being an historian and collector. He enjoyed summers in the Thousand Islands at the family cottage. Calling hours will be Sunday, Jan. 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. at the St. Michael's Church in Lyons. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen 'Biddy' (Kehoe) Dobbins; three sons, Sean (Imelda), Noel and Lucas, all of Lyons; seven grandchildren - George, Noah, Hailey, Charles, Sidney, Duncan and Lucy; and several cousins. Contributions may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, 675 Elmwood Ave. Rochester 14642; or to Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 31, Lyons 14489 for the new 'Welcome to Lyons' signs.

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January 10, 2007

McQueen, Florence - Florence L. McQueen, 92, a resident of the DeMay Living Center in Newark, died peacefully on January 8, 2007 at Rochester General Hospital. Florence was born June 5, 1914, in Lyons, to Palmer and Mary Stell Lester. She was a member of the Sunnyside Baptist Church in North Rose before her membership at Maranatha Baptist Church in Lyons. She is survived by her four children: Carl (Betty) McQueen of Florida, Earl (Irene) McQueen of Lyons, Claude (Judy) McQueen of Fulton, Lois (George) Heyboer of Indiana; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 1961 by her husband, William. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St. in Lyons, where a funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Huron Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Maranatha Baptist Church School Fund.

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January 9, 2007

Pilkenton, Lois - Lois M. Pilkenton, 79, a resident of the DeMay Living Center, died Jan. 5, 2007. Lois was born Aug. 14, 1927, in McDowell, West Virginia, daughter of Charles Hugh and Ollie Poff. She retired from the Lyons Elementary School and was known as the 'Lunch Lady.' She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Scott) Spencer; son, William Jr. (Noreen); grandchildren, Jessica (Claire Gibson) Spencer, Jared (Crystal Avon) Spencer and Ashley and Adam Pilkenton; great-grandson, Aaron Scott Rodney Spencer, all of Lyons; two brothers, Edward and Fred Poff and a sister, Rachel Roark, all of West Virginia; sister-in-law, Jessie Pilkenton of Lyons and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, William Sr., in 2001; and two brothers, Everett Poff and Calvin Poff. Arrangements entrusted to Weeks-Keysor Keysor Funeral Home, in Lyons. A funeral service was followed by burial in South Lyons Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Town of Lyons Ambulance; the Lyons Fire Department; or to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester 14620.

Hollis, Albert - Albert W. Hollis Jr., 43, of Trimble Road, Clifton Springs, died unexpectedly on Jan. 5, 2007. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Church of Phelps, with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery with Military Honors. Albert was born Dec. 7 1963, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of Albert W. and Josephine Karwowski Hollis Sr. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Albert worked for Auburn Armature and was a member of the Electrical Association. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Hollis; his children, Katie Hollis (fiance Brandon Coons) of Clifton Springs and Albert Hollis III of Clifton Springs; stepdaughters, Ratchel Clark of Canandaigua and Tracy (Scott Mahar) Clark of Farmington; his parents, Albert and Josephine Hollis Sr.; brothers and sister, Ed (James) Hollis of Toronto, Debbie (Ken) Newcombe of Ovid, Danny (Krista) Hollis of Uniondale, Pa, and Ken 'Bucky' (Doxie) Hollis of Forest City, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials will be welcome at Canandaigua VA Hospital, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua 14424.

Madden, Dorothy - Dorothy L. Madden, 76, of Lyons died January 7, 2007. Dorothy was born in Sodus, Dec. 2, 1930, daughter of John & Aura Rosecrans LaGasse. She was a 1948 graduate of Lyons High School, attended Ithaca College for two years, was a graduate of RBI. She worked for Comstock Foods 1951-1960; Sarah Coventry 1960-1964; she was a bus driver from 1971-1992; she also served as head of transportation for Lyons Central School. She was a member and Treasurer of Grace Episcopal Church in Lyons. She had lived in Lyons since 1945, she was an avid bowler; golfer; quilter and knitter. She is survived by her husband James, whom she married in 1951; son, Patrick John Madden of Arlington, VA; daughter, Karen Ann Madden, of Clifton Park; brother in law, John Madden. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara LaGasse. Arrangements entrusted to Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons. A Memorial Service will be held January 11 at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, Phelps St., Lyons with Rev Gary Sawtelle. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials to the Lyons Public Library or Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons.

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January 8, 2007

Covington, Gladys Spencer - Gladys Spencer Covington (1920 - 2007). Unfortunately, rumors of the passing of Gladys S. Covington are no longer exaggerated. Born Gladys Marie Spencer in the small town of Genesee, PA, on Jan 15, 1920 to Fordyce and Effie Benjamin Spencer, Gladys achieved a certain acclaim as a jitterbug dancer in the Big Band era. Discouraged because of her size from playing basketball at Hornell (NY) High School, she instead expressed her agility on the dance floor. 'I was a skinny stick of a thing,' she said later, 'but I could follow.' According to various oral reports, the young people used to clear the dance floor at Sodus Point on Lake Ontario to watch her dance with a certain handsome, energetic fellow from Clyde, NY - Henry Ladue Meade, Jr. She married him on New Years Day in 1941 (over the objections of her stern father), and with him bore four children: Barbara, James, Janet, and Vicki. She earned undying gratitude from them all in the fifties and sixties for her skills as a homemaker. 'When the kids, eating their school cafeteria lunches, saw me with my leftover meatloaf sandwich and scalloped potatoes, they couldn't hide their envy,' says Barbara. When Henry Meade died suddenly from a heart attack in 1961, leaving her with four school-age children, she took an entry-level job with the New York Telephone company, where she stayed until 1966 when, she would say, 'I married the boss.' Henry Charles Gates, statewide head of the Directory Division in Menands, NY. After the children were grown, she lived in retirement with Gates on Cape Cod for a decade, watching birds on Nausett Beach, playing cribbage, and picking the winners in Sunday Football games. (Meanwhile, an achievement for which she deserves much credit, every one of her four children went on to earn at least a Masters degree.) When Gates passed from a heart attack in 1978, she had multiple offers of marriage (as she did after her first husband) and selected retired Naval Officer John R. Covington, who for more than 25 years led her on a world-wide journey on cruise ships. She visited nearly 100 countries, including China and the Amazon, and spent time in every state in the union, while maintaining a home in Ocala, FL. In the meantime, her family continued to grow, expanding to 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren (and counting), plus step-descendents from her marriages. For her final three years, she lived in independent living and assisted living in Annandale, VA, near two of her three daughters. She suffered memory loss. Congestive heart failure led to her passing. But she kept a gift for the fast quip right up until the end and, still agile for most of that time, was known in her facility as the woman who walks. Sometimes, on her walks, she would pause and chat with the male residents, who enjoyed her company. If there is one thing she would want her family and friends to know in her time of transition, it is simply, as she often said, 'I was a happy woman.' And could she ever dance! Burial of the ashes will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie, NY, next to her first husband. A private memorial service for friends and family will be held in Albany, NY. Details pending. Friends may send remembrances of Gladys to words@lisco.com or c/o Barbara Meade, 6831, Alpine Dr., Annandale, VA 22003. Donations in her memory may be made to charities for breast cancer or Alzheimer's.

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January 5, 2007

Armstrong, Vonnie E. - Vonnie E. Armstrong, 79, of Palmyra, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call from 6-9 p.m. today (Friday, January 5) at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra. A funeral service will be held at 11 on Saturday, January 6 at the First Baptist Church of Palmyra. Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Vonnie may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 100 West Main Street, Palmyra, New York 14522 or to Lifetime Care Hospice, 1120 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513. Vonnie was born on May 4, 1927 in Osnabuk, Ontario, Canada. Vonnie and Douglas Armstrong were married on July 17, 1947 in Canada. She was a member and former Sunday School Teacher at the First Baptist Church of Palmyra. Vonnie and her husband owned and operated the Palmyra Bike and Scout Shop for many years. Mrs. Armstrong is survived by her husband Douglas of Palmyra; daughter Julie (Randy) Bowden of Newark, son Steven (Janet) Armstrong of Shortsville; sisters-in-law Iva Moke and Grace Moke; brother-in-law Carl (Eleanor) Armstrong; several nieces and nephews and many friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Dalton, Elvin and Norris Moke. 

Ahrens, Elnor D. - Elnor D. Ahrens, 92, of North Joy St., Lyons, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at the Newark-Wayne Hospital. Elnor was born Aug. 18, 1914 in Lyons, a daughter to Rose Martin and Martin Sohn. She was a lifelong member of the First. Lutheran Church, serving as financial secretary for many years and parish secretary for four years. She was involved with the Lutheran Church Women and its quilting group, chairperson of the receptions committee for 15 years and with Golden Agers, for which she was currently serving as treasurer. She was an active member of the Democratic Party, volunteered at the Crafters Boutique, the Lyons Public Library, Wayne CAP and was a member of the Lyons Home Dem Group. Elnor was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, holding a variety of offices at the local, county and state levels. She was employed by the Village of Lyons, as well as Wayne County before her retirement. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 5), at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons. An Order of the Eastern Star service will be held at 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the First Lutheran Church of Lyons. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Elnor is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Ahrens Wieman Kerner of CA; two grandsons, Ward (Jennifer) Wieman II (Buzzy) and Brian Wieman; great-grandson, Jeremy Weiman; niece, Rhea DeJonge of Webster and great-nieces. Condolences may be sents to Suzanne Kerner, 21319 Willow Weed Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91351. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church.

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January 4, 2007

Lindner, Marjorie - Marjorie J. Lindner, RN, 78, died peacefully, Monday, Jan. l, 2007 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432. In 1949, Lindner graduated from the Rochester General School of Nursing and for more than 40 years, she compassionately practiced her trade at the Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic. She is survived by her five children, Michael, (Kathleen), Susan (Timothy) McDonald, Gregory (Kim), Mary Jo (Leon) Chaney and Christopher, (Betsy); their father, John P Lindner; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many dear and close friends. She was predeceased by her father, Washington Merscher, MD, army surgeon in World War I; her mother, Theda Merscher; her sister, Elizabeth O'Neil, RN, veteran of' World War II and Korea; and her brother, William Merscher, World War II veteran. Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps.

Williams, Lucious C. - Lucious C. Williams, 71, of Sodus, passed away on January 1, 2007. Predeceased by his wife Altamese, children Stacy, Debra and Willie, he leaves to mourn his 6 daughters, Terry, Joyce, Eunice, Linda, Michele & Tracy; 5 sons, Lucious Jr., Bernard, Michael, Ray & Theodore; sisters Ola Mae-Long, Dessie Stokes, Millie Boles & Leola Williams; brothers Charles, Isaac, Willie & Marcellus; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews & friends. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus. A Funeral will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. from the funeral home. Interment will be at Huron Evergreen Cemetery.

Hutchinson, Charles B. - Charles B. Hutchinson, 75, of Williamson, entered into rest at his home on January 2, 2007. Charles served in the Navy for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. A retiree from Gleason Works in Rochester, member of the Williamson American Legion Post #394. Predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Trayer. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 55 years, Renee (Petty) Hutchinson; loving daughters, Vicki (Mark) LaRocque, Valerie (Dana) White; special grandchildren, Kelli (Mark) Ransco, Jared (Susan) VanKouwenberg, Traci VanKouwenberg, Sheri (Bobby) Lake; 7 precious great-grandchildren; sister, Christina Shulla; brothers-in-law, Fred (Pat) Petty, Gerald (Coni) Petty; nieces, nephews and cousins. At his request calling hours will not be observed. A Private Service will be held at the convenience of the family at Young Funeral Home, Williamson with Interment in Sunnyside Cemetery, Williamson. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, January 6th, at the Williamson American Legion Post at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609, or the Williamson Free Public Library, 6380 Rte. 21, Suite 1, Williamson, NY 14589.

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