Death Notices
October - December 2007

January 11, 2007

Jenks, Fred - Frederick Edwin Jenks, 83, of North Rose, died Dec. 7, 2007. Fred was born July 13, 1924. He was a master carpenter, worked at a wholesale lumberyard, and was certified to teach carpentry at BOCES Wayne County. Fred was a veteran of World War II, a member of Miner-Young Post and VFW, Lions Club, a Master Mason in Rose Lodge 590, and Consistory of the York Rite of Rochester. He served on the Board of Education, was a volunteer fireman for 58 years, and an active lay church member. He enjoyed music, singing, reading, model railroading, coin collecting, hunting, and playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Marilla; sister, Cynthia Woodard; brother, Richard (Eileen); three children, Edwin Seth (Bob), Eleanor Bloom (Edward) and Thomas (Jullianna); four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by brothers, Edwin, Jr. and William; and sister, Gwendolyn Griswold. A memorial service was held at St. George Community Church in Utah. Interment will be in the Rose Cemetery.

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January 10, 2007

Leenhouts, Mildred - Mildred Elizabeth Leenhouts, 92, of Marion died December 25, 2007 in Tappan, in the care of her daughter. She was a lifelong resident of the Marion area. She was predeceased by her son, James and her husband, Vernard. Survivors include a daughter, Joan (Stuart) Bornstein; three grandchildren, Benjamin (Lesley), Liliana, Diana and one great-grandchild, Ellie; sister, Alberta (Gordon) DeRue. A memorial service is planned for January 12, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Marion. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Marion Public Library, The United Church of Marion or The Marion Ambulance/Fire Department.

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January 9, 2007

Legg, Beverly - Beverly E. (Burm) Legg, 77, a resident of Ohio, died December 29, 2007, while a patient in Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born September 8, 1930, in Williamson, daughter of the late Angelus E. and Elizabeth (Delyser) Burm. She was a 1948 graduate of Newark High School, Newark. She was an Army veteran serving during the peace time era. She had owned and retired from her radiator distributing business in New York. She was a member of the Wickenburg, AZ American Legion and the Newark VFW. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Legg, who died on May 3, 2006, and her longtime companion, Walt McKee. Surviving are four children in Ohio: Deb (Oly) Benally, Becky Bender, J.R. (Cheryl) Legg II and Sandy Kopp; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, her sister, Barbara Mayo of Newark, brother, Jackson (Eileen) Burm of Newark, nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held in Bolivar, Ohio. Interment will be in Grandview Union Cemetery at Strasburg, Ohio. You may sign the guest register on-line at www.1eboldfuneralhome.com

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January 4, 2008

Smith, Roger - Roger S. Smith, 81, of Miami Florida, died Dec. 25, 2007. He was born Feb. 17, 1926 in Newark, son of Carleton and Ethel Smith. He was a longtime employee of C. H. Stuart. He moved to Florida in 1969, to run the new Aquasport Boat Co. He is survived by his wife, Mavis; son Christopher, daughter Lesley, granddaughter Kyra, grandson Trey, brother, Garry Smith of Lyons; two nieces, Marilee and Kim, and a nephew, Roger.

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January 2, 2008

Palone, Ethel - Ethel F. Palone, 88, of Lasher Road, Clyde died December 30, 2007. Friends called at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons, where services were officiated by the Rev. Arthur Sziemeister. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lyons. Ethel was born December 9, 1919, in Lyons, daughter of Albert and Emma Eckert Feiock. She had worked at National Biscuit Co. and Bordens in Lyons and retired from Mobil Chemical Co. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Lyons. She is survived by her son, Carl (Bev), of Clyde; sister, Alice Palone, of Newark; two sisters-in-law, Blanche Feiock, of Rochester and Eloise Feiock, of Palmyra; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl in 1992; and granddaughter, Lisa in 1985. Memorials may be made to the Lisa Ann Palone Memorial Fund, ICU Unit, Via Health of Wayne, Driving Park Avenue, Newark 14513.

Hayes, Herb - Herbert W. Hayes, 57, of North Rose, died December 27, 2007. Herb was born May 10, 1950, in the Town of Huron, a son to Barton P. and Erma A. Finch Hayes. He was a veteran of the Navy and was a lifelong area resident. He was an independent trucker and logger. He is survived by his two sons, Jesse and Alex; his mother, Erma Hayes; brothers and sisters, Bonnie (Bill) Lapp, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Meade, Barton (Linda) Hayes Jr., SueAnne (John) Buzzelli, JoAnne Pierce (David Becker), Bret (Penny) Hayes, Matthew Hayes (Corrine Fisher), and Shannon Hayes; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Barton Paul Hayes Sr. in 1979. Arrangements entrusted to Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home in North Rose; burial will be in the Rose Cemetery. Memorials welcomed at the North Rose or Rose Fire Departments or to the Wayne County ALS Unit.

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December 31, 2007

Hubright, Arlene - Arlene Hubright, 80, of Marion and Newark, died December 28, 2007 in Waterloo. Arlene was born February 23, 1927 in Newark, daughter of Raymond and Edith Design East. She was a long-time employee of Seneca Foods in Marion. Arlene is survived by a daughter Lynda D'Amico (and fiance Bob Baker) of Geneva; three sons Gary (Patti), Dean (Debbie) and Kevin (Jane), all of Newark, 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; a sister Betty Murphy of Wappingers Falls, brothers Eugene East of Newark, and Gerald East of Marion, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Daryl in 1989, a grandson Colby in 1993 and a brother Donald East in 1984. Funeral was held at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery.

Beck, Stanley - Stanley L. Beck 70, of Marion, died December 29, 2007. He is survived by his sons, Kirby (Julee) Beck of Williamson, Danny (Pat) Beck of Illinois, daughter Bambi Hackett of Nebraska, seven grandchildren and a great-grandson; his sister, Mary Lou (Ralph) Davis of Nebraska; brother, Dewey (Charlotte) Beck of Colorado, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in 2002 by his wife, Jean Beck. Funeral service was held at Young Funeral Home in Williamson; interment will be in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. North, Rochester 14809.

MacCormick, Edith - Edith Lee MacCormick , 94, of Florida, died December 11, 2007. She was predeceased in 1996 by her husband, Robert W. MacCormick, and in 1984 by her sister, Marian F. Zornow. She is survived by her children, Janet (Richard) Seaver of Florida, William (Joyce) MacCormick of Texas, Susan MacCormick of Vermont, Robert (Renee) MacCormick of North Carolina; half brother, Robert Lee of Florida, niece Mary Lannon of Clifton Springs, nephews Frank Zornow of Rochester, and John Zornow of Newark. Edith was born in Rose Hill, New York in 1914, and graduated from the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with a Degree as a Registered Nurse. The family lived for many years in the East Braintree, Massachusetts area, moving in the 1960's to Vermont, where they established an advertising business. Later they retired to Orlando, Florida where Mr. MacCormick worked for Sea World as a commercial artist. In 1999 she moved to Westminster Towers in Orlando, where she was instrumental in establishing the Clown Ministry. She was part of a troupe of 12 clowns. A private memorial service will be held.

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Johnstone, William "Rick" - William Johnstone, 64, of Sodus, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2007. Rick was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Vietnam. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, from 12-3 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus. His funeral will be held at the conclusion of visitation. Spring interment with military honors will be held at the Sodus Rural Cemetery. Rick was predeceased by his parents Allen and Gertrude Johnstone, sister Mary Fitch (Hollis); brother-in-laws Donald Snyder and David Bennett; and his best friend Baby. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jeanne; siblings Donald (Joyce) Johnstone, Dorothy Snyder, Alan (Patti) Johnstone, Richard (Mary) Johnstone, Sharon Bennett; brothers and sisters-in-law; close friend John Steingraber; several nieces, nephews and many other friends.  Donations in memory of Rick may be directed to the Sodus Town Ambulance Corps, the Sodus Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, or to a charity of one’s choice.

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December 28, 2007

Santiago, Angel - Angel F. Santiago, 70, of Tellier Rd., Newark, died Dec. 26, 2007 at Newark Hospital. Angel was born Aug. 25, 1937 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, son of Juan De La Cruz Perez and Luisa Santiago. He worked at Jackson & Perkins, Seneca Foods, and he was a farm worker. He is survived by his children, Doris D. & Doris N. Perez; Angel, Marisell, Edison and Aracelis Perez; Maressa, Angelo Jr. and Jessica Santiago; sisters, Ana Maria Figueroa and Solinda Perez; brother, Israel Perez; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Dec. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark. Services will follow at 1 p.m., with Sister Kay officiating. Burial in Newark Cemetery.

Fischer, Elaine - Elaine Fischer, 81, of Marion and Palmyra, died Dec. 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Bob; eight children, 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main St., Newark 14513. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home in Marion.

Sorensen, John - John G. Sorensen, 77, of Willard, died Dec. 25, 2007, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident in the Town of Covert. John was born June 2, 1930, in Penn Yan, a son of the late John and Astrid (Nielsen) Sorensen. He graduated from high school in Penn Yan and began a long career in the trucking industry. After many years as a local driver, he worked as a safety supervisor and terminal manager in Scranton, PA, for the former Penn Yan Express. He then drove for T&D Trucking for more than 10 years. John was an avid outdoorsman, member of the NRA, member of the South Seneca Sportsmen's Club, representing the club in numerous competitions. He was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Geneva. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, MaryRuth (Weeks) Sorensen; his children, Constance (James) Fraboni, of Riverview, FL, John E. (Lorrie J.) Sorensen, of Newark, and Kristina (David) Wight, of Ithaca; eight grandchildren; and a brother, Peter (Betty) Sorensen, of Rochester. The family will receive friends from 11 to noon on Dec. 29 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main St., Ovid, where a funeral service will be held at noon, officiated by the Rev. Nissa Deibler of the Zion Lutheran Church in Geneva. Spring interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Dundee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the South Seneca Sportsmen's Club, Youth Program, 6894 Yarnell Rd., Ovid 14521 or the Arthritis Foundation, 3300 Monroe Ave., Suite 319, Rochester 14618.

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December 27, 2007

Verkey, John - John A. Verkey, 83, of Lyons and Newark died December 25, 2007 at the DeMay Living Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday (Dec. 29) at St. John's Lutheran Church, 50 Spencer Street, Lyons. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. He was born January 15, 1924 in Groedee, Holland, the son of John W. and Fanny Zonneville Verkey. He retired in 1979, from the Newark Development Center, where he worked in maintenance. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lyons. During World War II, he was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart with a Oakleaf Cluster while serving with the 36 Division of US Army in Italy and Southern France. He was a life member of the Newark Elks Lodge, Arcadia Memorial Post #2883 VFW and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Rose; son Jon Charles (Christine) Verkey of Newark; stepson Ron (Debbie) Krueger of Newark; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a brother Abraham Verkey of Tyre, and sister Elizbeth Burcroff of Marion. He had four half brothers and two half sisters. John was predeceased by his first wife, Maybelle, in 1984. Memorials may be sent to St. John's Lutheran Church, 50 Spencer Street, Lyons 14489.

Brown, Tom - Thomas E. Brown, 58, of Sodus died December 23, 2007. Tom was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Viet Nam. He is survived by his daughter Paula (Robert) Gnau; his mother Marjorie Fagner; sister Nancy (Ralph) McCann; brother John (Carol Leach) Brown; granddaughters Kathleen and Patricia Palmer; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Harold Brown and a sister, Betty Walker. Spring interment with military honors will be at the Lake View Cemetery in Pultneyville. Arrangements entrusted to the Norton Funeral Home in Sodus.

Blankley, Shirley - Shirley A. Blankley, 68, of Sodus died unexpectedly on December 24, 2007, following a short illness. Shirley is survived by her daughter Charlene Blankley (Steven DeBolt) of Geneva; life long partner Gerald Johnson of Sodus; brother Richard (Glenda) Wheeler of Wolcott; nephews Richard (Melissa) Wheeler and Steven (Kathy) Wheeler. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Mabel and Clark Wheeler of Wolcott and maternal grandmother Carrie Sherman of Wolcott. A memorial service will be held December 29, at 2 p.m. at the Alton Free Methodist Church. Spring interment will be in Sodus Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Wayne County, County House Road, Lyons 14489. Arrangements entrusted to Norton Funeral Home in Sodus.

Collins, Suze - Joan 'Suze' Bloomer Collins, 76, formerly of Newark, died October 18, 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland. She and her husband Jeremiah C. Collins had lived in Bethesda since 1957. She was the daughter of the late Harrison and Margery Bloomer of Newark. Survivors include her husband Jeremiah C. Collins of Bethesda; children Laurie Quirk of Rockville, Fred Collins of Annapolis, Jody Tennant of Chevy Chase, and Jeremiah Collins of Fort Worth, and 11 grandchildren. In Bethesda she was an active member of the Christ Child Society and participated in numerous volunteer projects with Catholic Charities. As a Dame of Malta, she traveled to Lourdes, France on several occasions assisting the sick. Her prized work, according to family was with the residents of Victory Housing's Malta House, an assisted living home for the elderly in Hyattsville.

December 26, 2007

Ludwig, George - George Henry Ludwig, 84, of Union Springs, a retired Newark school teacher, died Dec. 13, 2007, after a long illness. George was born November 20, 1923, in Cortland, a son of Henry Leon Ludwig and Minnie Louise (Vormwald). He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1941, where he was the president of his class. He served in World War II as a flight engineer on B-24 aircraft in the 742nd Bomb Squadron of the U.S. Army Air Force. He flew numerous missions into Austria from Cerignola, Italy in 1945, receiving many medals for his service to his country. Upon discharge from the military, he attended SUNY Oswego and graduated in 1950. He was married that summer to Barbara Ann Scott, also of Cortland. In later years, he continued his education at Syracuse University. Mr. Ludwig retired from teaching at Newark Central School in 1980. He taught a variety of subjects during his career including industrial arts, video technology, earth science and driver's education. Later he lived in Fort Myers, FL, and then Cayuga Lake in Union Springs. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He killed a black bear in 1962 in the Adirondacks. He always said Gull Lake was his favorite place. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, Kathryn Smith and Margaret Gates, and two brothers, John and James. He is survived by his brother, Edmund, of Sherburne; his first wife, Barbara A. Scott and their four children: Stephanie (Gary Craft), Michelle (Neil Treger), Henry (Hanchen), and Scott; three grandchildren, Sarah and Ian Treger, Shiya Ludwig; many nieces, nephews.

Beach, Gloria - Gloria A. Beach, 70, of Sodus died December 20, 2007. Calling hours are today, Dec. 26 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Spring interment will be in Sodus Rural Cemetery. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Robert Beach, daughter Connie, sisters Lena and Wyona, brothers George and Leon. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (John) MacDougall; sons, Donald (Cindy) Beach, John (Kim) Beach, Robert (Jackie) Beach, Terry (Jennifer) Beach; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; her siblings Betty (Jug), Hazel, Russ (Carol) and Harold (Evelyn).

Csaszar, Patricia - Patricia A. Csaszar, 69, of Sodus died December 19, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Stephen; five children, Theresa (Michael Doyle), Stephen III (Allie), Rebecca (John Hanagan), Trish, Douglas (Jane); 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister Margaret Jackewicz of Hamden, CT. All services will be private. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Wayne Co., 1475 County House Rd., Lyons 14489. Norton Funeral Home, Sodus, is in charge of arrangements.  

Norsen, Margaret - Margaret L. Norsen, 89, of Phelps, died December 21, 2007. Margaret was born July 29, 1918, in Potter, the daughter of the late James and Ruth Snyder, and had lived in the area all of her life. She worked for many years at the high school cafeteria where all the children fondly knew her as 'Grandma. She loved to take photographs and spend time taking care of her flowers. Margaret will be sadly missed by all of her loving friends and family. Margaret is survived by her children, Gerald (Deloris) Norsen, Gary (Sally) Norsen, Melvin (Margie) and James (Bernice) Norsen; 12 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and sisters Keitha Christensen, Ethel Russell and Doris Delano. She was predeceased in 1981 by her husband, Jacob. Friends may call from noon to 2 on Thursday, December 27 at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs, where funeral services will follow. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Resthaven Cemetery, Phelps. Friends may contribute to the Phelps Fire Department Ambulance Fund in her memory.

Steinruck, Arnie - Arnold 'Arnie' Steinruck, 73, died December 22, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, December 27 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A graveside service will be on Friday, December 28 at 11 a.m. in Palmyra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Finger Lakes Oncology & Hematology, 6 Ambulance Dr., Clifton Springs 14432. Arnie was born April 14, 1934 in Newark, to William and Reba Fitch Steinruck. He had retired from Gleason Works after 36 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Mike (Cheryl), Jim (Wendi) and John; daughters, Linda (Kevin) and Connie (Tim); eleven grandchildren, Brian (Jess), Jason (Angie), Melissa, Julie (Jim), Allison, Sara, Katie and Matt; three great-grandkids Haley, Seth, and Layla; brothers Floyd and Morris; sisters Betty and Barb.

Lergner, Ruth - Ruth (Watson) Lergner of Williamson died Dec. 21, 2007. She was the daughter of Fred and Nellie (Fisher) Watson of Pultneyville. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life on Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Harold. She was predeceased by her brother Frank Watson, Robert & Barbara (Webber) Watson, and Cheryl Watson Alborn. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Lloyd Lergner, nephew, Charles (Doris) Watson and their children, Teresa, Amy (Brian) Voorhees, Mark and Lynne Watson Weeks; also three great-great-nephews; nieces, Katherine (Eddie) Avery and Dorothy Stone; cousins, Carl (Delores) Fisher and Janet (Vincent) Poray, Martha (David) Clarisse; friends, cousins and special neighbors. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Pultneyville Reformed Church, Box 94, Pultneyville 14538.

Larkin, Hazel - Hazel M. Larkin, 92, of Williamson, died Dec. 22, 2007. She is survived by daughters, Peggy (Abe) Nevelizer of Williamson; Alice (Rev. Manley) Johnson of Venice Center; Rev. Lloyd (Marty) Larkin of West Jordan, Utah; grandchildren, Cheryl Nevelizer, Rev. Dale (Cindy) Nevelizer, Rev. Tim (Colleen) Johnson, Shelly (Stan) (Danny) Salazar; Craig Larkin; 15 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Arthur Larkin; granddaughter, Kelly; great-granddaughter, Deborah; sisters, Florence Curtis, Georgia Larkin; brother, George Stiles. Calling hours are Dec. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson and Dec. 29 (1-2 p.m.) at the Bible Baptist Church of Williamson, followed by a celebration of her life at the church at 2 p.m. Private interment will be in North Wolcott Cemetery. Please consider memorials to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, Box 1434, Riverton, Utah, 84065 or the Williamson Vol. Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 99, Williamson 14589.

Harper, Louise - Mrs. Louise F. Harper, 95, of Clyde, died December 23, 2007. Family and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Sat., Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Clyde United Methodist Church with the Reverends Barbara DeAngelis and Diana Russell officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery Clyde at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Baris Funeral Home of Clyde. She was born August 16, 1912 in the old Myers Hospital in Sodus, daughter of Carlton and Nellie Curtis Fairbanks. She grew up on the family homestead on Tuckahoe Road. Louise graduated in 1930 from Williamson High School. She attended the Rochester Business Institute, and also studied in New Orleans, LA and Memphis, TN. In January of 1936 she married Roscoe Harper, and together they raised their family on the family farm on E. DeZeng Street, Clyde. She was a member of the Clyde United Methodist Church. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and was past president of United Methodist Women, WSCS and the Gleaners Class, and served on many committees. Louise was a 67-year member and past Matron of the Vandenberg chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Wayne County Past Matrons group. She was a 77-year member of the Clyde Grange and a member of Pomona, State and National Granges. Louise also served as Clyde-Savannah PTA president. She is survived by daughters Janet (Larry) Clingerman of North Rose, Dorothy (Stephen) Simpson of Redmond, WA, Ellen (Chet) Prusinowski of Locke, and Kathleen (Paul) Templar of Clyde; sons Robert Harper, Stephen (Nancy) Harper, William (Roxanne) Harper all of Clyde and Charles (Rose) Harper of Shortsville; 33 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; her sister Eleanor Fairbanks of Williamson; her daughter-in-law Phyllis Harper of Clyde; her nieces Donna Fairbanks of Woburn, MA, Virginia Fairbanks of Hedgesville, WV, and James (Eileen) Fairbanks of Williamson. Roscoe predeceased her in April 1983. Louise was predeceased by twin sons, Donald in 1944 and David in 2007; granddaughter Hillary Harper in 1986; her brother Howard Fairbanks in 1963 and her sister-in-law Cleta Mae Fairbanks in 1994. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clyde United Methodist Church, 84 Sodus St., Clyde; or Clyde Vol. Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 145, Clyde 14433.

Olmstead, Bill - William G. Olmstead, 68, of Rochester, died Dec. 23, 2007. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, retired nurse in the Rochester area, member of Patchen-Briggs VFW Post #307. He is survived by his son, Robert (Tandra) Olmstead of Palmyra; 5 grandchildren; sister, Joann (Ernest) Bruinix of Williamson; brother Lauren 'Bud' Olmstead of Wolcott; nieces and nephews: Also survived by special loving friends, Christina Shulla, Janice James, Christina, David, Jamie, Jacquelyn, Kyle Gartman; Jessie and Paul James. Predeceased by his daughter, Pam Gartman and grandson, John Wesley Gartman. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of his Life at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1000 South Main St., Newark, Thursday evening, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. Private interment, Bath National Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1000 S. Main St., Newark 14513 or Patchen-Briggs VFW Post #307, South Union St., Rochester 14607. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

Barry, Jane - Jane E. Barry of Shortsville, died December 21, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband J. Walter Barry. She is survived by two sons, John J. (Patricia) Barry, Chris (Debora) Barry; daughter, Colleen (Tim) Brown; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Keenan, Trenton, Darrin, John Jr., Michael, Kristin, Jonathan, Brandy; and great-grandchild, Michaela. Jane was a 1941 graduate of Shortsville High School. She was a member of St. Dominic Church and also Clifton Springs Country Club. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial Mass at St. Dominic Church on Friday, December 28, at 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Sainsbury Funeral Home, Shortsville.

Short, Ernest - Ernest Ellis Short, 88, of Newark died December 21, 2007 at his home. He was born May 2, 1919 in Lyons, the son of the late Seneca and Mabel Rowe Short. He was a 1938 graduate of Newark High School, and 1942 Cornell University grad. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture. He served in the Army from 1942-1945. The funeral home proudly flies the Army flag in his honor for his service. He owned Short's Farm, where he raised beef cattle and over 1000 chickens in his early years. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jensen Hagen Short; sons Paul (Sharon) Short of FL, Gene (Sam), Robert (Terri) Hagen both of TX, Aaron (Mary Ann) Hagen of Manchester; daughters Sandra (Donald) VanCamp of Newark, Ruth (Charles) Coney of Victor and Sandra Ross of PA; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Betsy Hagen of Rushville; sister-in-law Helen Short of Canandaigua; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in 1988 by his first wife, Kathrine Medley Short; son Wayne Hagen and brother Robert Short. Calling hours will be Friday (Dec. 28) from 4 to 7 at the Canandaigua Baptist Church, 5026 North Road. A service will follow calling at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Douglas Allen officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

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December 22, 2007

Van Boxlaere, Catherine - Catherine Van Boxlaere, 71, of Clifton Springs, died Dec. 19, 2007, at the Geneva Living Center North. She was born May 25, 1936 in Phelps, the daughter of the late Howard and Opal Woodworth Fowler. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canandaigua. She worked for Barney Salisbury at Sunnyside Farms in Phelps and retired from the Clifton Springs Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Philip Van Boxlaere, of Clifton Springs; son, Robbie Van Boxlaere of Clifton Springs; daughter, Louise Van Boxlaere of Phelps; sisters, Elsie Van Camp, Florence Wilson, Mary Fowler and Ruth Mitchell; brothers, Okley, Butch and Charles Fowler; Aunt Lois Allen of Newark; six granddaughters, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be announced later, by Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street in Phelps. Memorial donations appreciated at Finger Lakes Community Cancer Center, 6 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs 14432.

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December 21, 2007

Allman, Barbara - Barbara M. Allman, 81, of Williamson, died Dec. 19, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, Dec. 21 from 4-8 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. A Catholic Mass will celebrate Barbara's life on Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany in Sodus. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick, and brother John 'Jack' Miles. She is survived by her children: Mary (Robert) Ange, Mark (Sue) Allman, Suzanne Allman, Fred (Linda) Allman, Eric (Nancy) Allman, Carol Allman (Michael Lynch), Heidi Allman, Gregory Allman and Kurt (Michele) Allman. Gramma 'B' is also survived by her grandchildren: Michael, Brendon, Jeffrey, Marissa, Luke, Todd, Stephanie, Erin (Cade), Freddy, Rebecca, Danielle, Jamie, Devin, Benjamin, Lia, Alexandra, David, Ariana, Joseph, Connor and Annalise; great-grandchildren Tyler and Lucas; sisters Margaret Mooney and Geraldine Miles; nephews Tom (JoAnn) Mooney and Rob (Chris) Mooney, and sister-in-law MaryLou Miles, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Donations may be directed to Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main Street, Newark, NY 14513, Martha Ministry c/o Church of the Epiphany, Sodus 14551; or Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester 14620.

Glanzel, Carl - Carl Glanzel, 67, of Huron, died Dec. 19, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Calling hours are at the Farnsworth Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., North Rose on Friday, Dec. 21 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, with a Vigil Prayer Service at 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John's Church in Clyde on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. He leaves his wife, Mary; son Glen (Heather) Glanzel of Walworth; daughter, Lynn (James) Denk of Henrietta; step-son, Efrain (Zack) Rivera of Lakeland, FL; sister, Dorothy McNary of Smyrna, Delaware; grandchildren, and many devoted cousins and friends. Contributions may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center.

Walker, Ray - Raymond Walker, 90, of Wolcott died Dec. 18, 2007. Calling hours are 1 to 3 on Saturday, Dec. 22 at the Colvin-Robertson-Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford Street in Wolcott, where his funeral will take place following visitation. Spring interment at the North Wolcott Cemetery. Ray is survived by his children, Marvin (Kathy) Walker, Kathryn (Richard) Henecke and Joyce (James) Fowler; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Ann DeRyke; nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his wife Marjorie in 1992, and by his brother Edwin Walker.

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December 20, 2007

Taylor, Dottie - Dorothea Marks Taylor, 69, died December 18, 2007. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Dottie's life at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 22 at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs, with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. Dottie was born May 10, 1938, in Lyons, the daughter of William and Dorothy Bridger. She worked for both John and Frank Fabrizi at the Town Pump Restaurant for many years. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy, of Florida; son, Steven (Kathryn) Hilfiker, of Clifton Springs; grandchildren, Stevanie and Andrew; brothers, Keith (Anna) Bridger, of Lyons and Bill (Pat) Bridger, of Florida; sister, Karen Cermack, of Lyons; nieces and nephews. Dottie was predeceased by her father, William.

Rice, Bob - Robert R. Rice, 81, of Newark died December 18, 2007. Friends may call today, Dec. 20 from 4 to 8 at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Spring burial at Fairville Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association or to Newark-Arcadia Ambulance. Bob was born September 6, 1926 in Huron, son of Richard and Lillian Mae Cook. He was a truck driver and was an amateur CB with the call letters RRR. He is survived by five sons, Roy of Port Gibson, Roger and Richard of Rochester, Laverne (Debbie) of Palmyra and Larry (Diane) of Lyons; four daughters, Linda Rice of Rochester, Mary Rice, Etta Rice, Rose Ace - all of Newark. Grandchildren, great-grand children, nieces and nephews; sisters Etta Bele of NYC and Jennie Tellier of Sodus. He was predeceased by his wife Etta Mae, son William Rice, daughter Joyce Velez, and granddaughters, Patricia Ann and Kimberly.

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December 19, 2007

Wheeler, Steve - Stephen J. Wheeler, 54, East Palmyra-Port Gibson Road, died December 17, 2007, as a result of a snowmobile accident. He was born February 28, 1953 in Rochester, the son of James and Nancy Steinorth Wheeler. He was a 1971 graduate of R.L. Thomas High School in Webster. For 18 years, Steve worked for the Pike Construction Company of Rochester, where he was a project manager on various job sites. He was a member of the Local 85 Carpenters Union in Rochester. Steve was an avid outdoor sportsman. He loved hunting, fishing, archery, and snowmobiling. For 11 years, he has volunteered at a motorcycle event in Dansville. Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., today, December 21, at the funeral home. Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara Phillips Wheeler; four children: Kathleen (Gregory) Barker of Newark, Matthew of Totowa, NJ, James and Victoria Wheeler both at home; his parents, James Wheeler and Victoria Wheeler, both at home: Parents James and Nancy Wheeler of Webster; a sister Wende (Daniel) Copeland of Webster; two nieces and a nephew. Memorials may be sent to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., 1 Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120; or Newark Rod & Gun Club, 5704 Tellier Rd., Newark, 14513.

Wage, Dick - Richard James Wage, 69, of Newark died Dec. 16, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dick was born the son of the late Robert and Bertha Soggs Wage on Nov. 18, 1938 in Newark, New York. He was a graduate of Newark High School. Dick served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1965 with six years served in Germany. Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home The funeral home proudly flies the Army Flag in honor of his service to our country. Dick retired in 2000 from Xerox after 30 years of service. He coached the Newark Jr. Reds Football, Little League baseball and Alex Eligh Community Center basketball since the 1980s. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Charlene Coston Wage; daughters Tracey (Mark) Hellems of Henrietta and Misty Wage of Newark; son Devin Wage of Newark; the light of his life grandchildren Micah and Gianna Wright; sisters Shirley Matteson of E. Palmyra and Bonita (James) Turner of Newark; brother Jerry (Nancy) Wage of Newark; sister- in-law Thelma Wage of Newark; brother-in-law Linwood Kouwe of Newark; several nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by his sister Jacqueline Kouwe in Dec. 2006, brother Robert Wage in Aug. 2007, and brother- in-law Bruce Matteson in 2001. Family and friends may call Friday (Dec. 21) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hope Ave., with Rev. William Mugnolo officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Newark Cemetery. Kindly consider donations to Newark Jr. Reds Football, P.O. Box 422, Newark or Alex Eligh Community Center, 303 East Ave., Newark 14513.

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December 18, 2007

Calabrese, Genevieve - Genevieve Calabrese, 77, of Lyons, died December 16, 2007 with her family at her bedside. Gen was born May 16, 1930 in Lyons, a daughter to Francesco and Carmella Petito Montemarano. She worked as a bookkeeper and retired from the Lyons National Bank in 1995. Friends and family may call Dec. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where service will follow calling hours. Interment will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Surviving are her son, Tom (Linda) Calabrese of Albion; two daughters, Terra (David) Burnham of Lyons and JoAnn (Michael) James of Lyons; seven grandchildren, Angela, Andrea, Joey, Gina, David, Kayla, and Kristina; sister, Philomena (Phil) Comella of Lyons; brother, Anthony (Maggie) Montemarano of Hornell; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, and sister Louise Reed. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church, 3 Holley St., Lyons.

Geiwitz, Bob - Robert E. Geiwitz, 87, residing at the DeMay Living Center, Newark, died December 14, 2007. He was born July 21, 1920 in Rochester; he graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1939 and attended R.I.T. On August 21, 1943 he married Edna B. Schoth at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rochester. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Webster. He was employed by Gleason Gear Works for 20 years and Xerox Corp. for 25 years, retiring February 16, 1985. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving from 1944 to 1946. He was a member of Valley-Simes Lodge F&AM #109, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Rochester Engineering Society. Friends may call at Jennings Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Rd. today, Dec. 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. His funeral service will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 131 West Main St., Webster, with Reverend Paul E. Shoop officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilhelm L and Ida Tash Geiwitz; sister and brother-in law, Viola G. and Richard Wheeler; brother-in-law, William A. Fetzner; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Paul and Elisabeth Schoth. Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edna; daughter and son-in-law Linda G. and Gary S. Nicholson Sr.; son James P. Geiwitz; son and daughter-in-law Charles R. Sr., and Kelly M. Geiwitz; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; sister-in-law Trudy S. Fetzner. Memorials welcomed at DeMay Living Center, P.O. Box 111, Newark 14513.

Wright, Herbert - Herbert W. Wright, 76, of Wolcott died December 14, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Betty Bailey Wright of Wolcott; son, Herbert Wright, Jr., of Clyde; three daughters, Katherine (Carl) Harris of Palmyra, Joanne (Russell) Miller of New Hartford, Sandra (Douglas) Guenter of Wolcott; sister, Amy Wolfer; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service is planned for December 22 at 2 p.m. at Westbury United Methodist Church, Red Creek. Arrangements entrusted to Becker Funeral Home, Red Creek Contributions appreciated at the American Heart Assn., P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse 13220

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December 17, 2007

Pechler, Jack - John 'Jack' Pechler, 76, of Palmyra, died December 14, 2007. He is survived by his children, Bonnie Waugh, and David Pechler; seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and his ex-wife, Iris Shulla. At his request, there will be no funeral services. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from Williamson BOCES. Arrangements entrusted to McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home in Palmyra.

Short, Geraldine - Geraldine F. Short, 91, of Palmyra and Ogdensburg, , died December 13, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home, Lyons. Geraldine was born in Ogdensburg on February 1, 1916, a daughter of the late Henry G. and Olla Nevin Spooner. She attended Ogdensburg schools and married Robert J. Short of Waddington on September 1, 1942. She was a homemaker until the death of Mr. Short in 1966. She later worked as an attendant at the St. Lawrence State Psychiatric Hospital until her retirement in 1978. She was a lifelong member of the St. Mary's Cathedral Parish until she moved to Palmyra in 2000 to be with her daughter and family. She is survived by her daughter Holly (David) Jankowski of Palmyra; grandsons Michael Jankowski of Macedon and Mark (Deirdre) Jankowski of Clifton Springs, four great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley E. Smith of Ogdensburg; one sister-in-law Betty Spooner of Ogdensburg; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Short, brother Claude (Jack) Spooner of Ogdensburg, and an adopted sister Gladys Rathburn. Calling hours will be held at the McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 E. Jackson Street, Palmyra on Monday, Dec. 17 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne's Church, Palmyra. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ogdensburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons 14489.

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December 15, 2007

Ranger, Darlene - Darlene M. Ranger, 40, of Bay Street, Sodus, died Dec. 7, 2007, at Newark Hospital. Darlene was born Aug. 4, 1967, in Sodus, daughter of James and Shirley Vickers DuVol. She is survived by her husband Gladstone Ranger; her father, James DuVol of Rochester; mother, Shirley (Herb) Vickers of Dallas, Texas; sister, Annette Johnson; two brothers, Herbert Vickers Jr. and James Johnson of Dallas, Texas; and a host of family, friends, aunts, uncles, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Calling hours are 11 to 1 on Monday, Dec. 17 at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons, where services will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Shirley Stallworth officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lyons.

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December 14, 2007

VanDusen, Lois - Lois M. (Mack) VanDusen, 78, of Sodus died December 11, 2007. She was a faithful and devoted member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Sodus. A celebration of her life will be held at the church, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. Private Interment will be in the East Newark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the First United Presbyterian Church of Sodus (Women's Association), 31 West Main St., Sodus 14561. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Dr. Leonard G. VanDusen; special sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Lee and Lisa VanDusen of Seneca Falls, Dr. Loren and Heather VanDusen of Sodus; loving grandsons, Preston and Daren VanDusen; her sister, Eleanor (Ellis) Hall of Cato; brothers, Donald (Phyllis) Mack of Florida and Edward (Joe) Mack of Texas; nieces, nephews, and special friends. Calling hours will be Saturday, Dec. 15, from 2-4 p.m., at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson.

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December 13, 2007

Falke, Alice - Alice L. Falke, 93, formerly of Pearl Street, died December 12, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Friends may call today, Dec. 13 from 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons where services will be held at 11:30 with Rev. Dan Benedict. Burial in South Lyons cemetery. Memorials to a charity of ones choice. Alice was born April 3, 1914 in Lyons, daughter of Frederick and Ethel Elliot Matthes. She worked at Marcia Kay's Dress Shop in Lyons for 30 years, and also worked at Dromadery Co. in Lyons. She was a 50-year member of Amitie Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Newark. She is survived by her daughters, Sue McWharf of Hammond, Becky Shipley of Lyons, Judy (Dick) Morey of Lyons; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; sister in law, Helen Matthes of NC; nepheews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Earl in 1967; son-in-law Don McWharf in 2007, and by her brother Hurley Matthes.

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December 12, 2007

Flack, Jean - Jean L. Flack, 88, died December 11, 2007 at DeMay Living Center. Private services will be held Friday at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark with burial in Newark cemetery. Jean was born November 2, 1919 in Geneva, daughter of Andrew & Cora Giddings Brown. She retired from C.H. Stuart Co. and was a volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program for l7 years. She had resided at the Rose Garden Apartments for 22 years. She is survived by her daughters, Judy (Anthony) Gullo of Newark, Janice (Herman) Bornheimer of Newark; one son; Jerald (Priscilla) Flack of Marion; four sisters - Edith (Bill) Sowden of Peekskill, Ellen Shields of Syracuse, Dorothy Shirley of Lebanon, Indiana, and Alice (Bill) Williams of Geneva; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 1969 by her husband, Jim; by her son Joseph in 2005; by her daughter in-law, Linda Flack in 2003. Memorials appreciated at the DeMay Living Center Activity Fund, Driving Park Ave. or to Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main, Newark.

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December 11, 2007

Baier, Mary - Mary K. Baier, 85, of Newark, died on December 6, 2007, at her home. Mary was born August 27, 1922, in Manchester, to Anthony and Catherine Chunko Klym. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and homemaker. She loved classical music and sang for many years in the St. Michael Church Choir and the Canaltown Chorale. She is remembered by many for her volunteer service in the Twigs of the Newark Wayne Hospital. She was predeceased by her brother, John Klym, and her sister, Ann Klym Boerjan. She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Baier; her sons, Tristan (Deborah) of Newark and Erik (Agnes) of Vermont; seven grandchildren and a great-grandson. Friends may call December 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 9:30 am in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be made in East Newark Cemetery at the family's convenience. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Rochester General Hospital Foundation.

Goetzman, Bob - Robert F. Goetzman, 85, a resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home, died December, 9, 2007. Bob was born July 30, 1922 in the Town of Arcadia, son to Martin F. and Emma Goetzman. He was a farmer throughout his life. Bob is survived by his daughter, Debra Ann Goetzman of Newark; grandson Christopher, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased April 3, 2007 by his wife Betty, and in 2003 by son Mark Robert. A funeral service will be held tomorrow, December 12 at 2 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons. Burial will be in the East Newark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 102 Hope Ave. Newark 14513, or to the American Cancer Society.

Mesley, Doris - Doris Pruner Johnson Mesley, 97, of Clearwater, Florida, died Friday, December 7, 2007. Doris was born November 10, 1910 in Lyons. She retired from Garlock in Palmyra, and was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Lyons. Surviving are her son Merle Johnson of Lyons; grandchildren, Linda (Dennis) Paliotti of FL, Julie (Ben) Pitta of FL, James Johnson of Shortsville, Jill Johnson of Lyons, Jennifer (Robbie) Tyler of Lyons; granddaughter-in-law, Kathy Johnson of Clyde; 10 great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husbands, Morgan Johnson, and Burt Mesley; son, Earl Johnson, grandson, Robert Johnson, and brothers, William, Vern, Charles, Wiley, and Earl Pruner. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery; arrangements will be made by Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons.

Ropher, Codia - Codia (Parmer) Ropher, 72, of Sodus and Geneva, died December 6, 2007. She was born May 15, 1935, in Alabama, to Will Parmer and Pauline Boggan Parmer. She was predeceased by her parents, four brothers and one sister. Surviving are her daughter, son and daughter-in-law; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, as well as her church family at Geneva and Newark Jehovah's Witnesses. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Norton Funeral Home, 45 W. Main St., Sodus, followed by a funeral service. Interment will be in the Sodus Rural Cemetery.

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December 10, 2007

Boyd, Ralph - Ralph Nelson Boyd, 72, of Newark died unexpectedly on December 8, 2007 at his home. He was born July 5, 1935 in Lynside, West Virginia, son of the late Dexter and Mary Kanode Boyd. He attended the Lynside Schools in West Virginia before coming to Newark. Family and friends may call today, (Dec. 10) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday (Dec. 11) at 11 a.m. at the Newark Assembly of God, 1088 Hartnagel Road with Rev Jeff Eveland officiating. Burial will follow in East Newark Cemetery. He had worked for Jackson & Perkins, NY Central Railroad, Seneca Foods in Marion, and Eastman Kodak in Rochester. He had a deep faith in God and enjoyed attending many churches including Cornerstone Ministries, Maranatha Baptist Fellowship and the Assembly of God Church of Newark. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Rugenstein Boyd; a son Mark Boyd; daughters Lynn Ann (Chuck) Bacon, Donna (Steve) Guthrie and Mary (Ron) Lasecki; eight grandchildren; brothers Dexter R. (Beatrice) Boyd, Clarence R. (Elsie) Boyd and Ray T. (Carol) Boyd; sisters Rosa Lee Boyd and Linda Rugenstein; step-mother Lola Boyd; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Dexter and Mary, and a brother Ivan Ross. Please make donations to Newark Assembly of God or the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance, 301 Frey St., Newark, 14513. Arrangements entrusted to Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., Newark.

Young, Betty- Betty J. Young, 66, originally of Sodus, died December 6, 2007, in Ocala, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Young; sons, Thomas (Marie) Storrs of Newark, Randall Young of Williamson; daughter, Christine Young; granddaughter, Leeann; brother, Jerry (Nancy) Barnhart of Leicester; sister, Rosemary (Bob) Brown of Marion; nieces, nephews and special friends. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson. A service will be held at East Williamson Free Methodist Church on Wednesday morning at 11 am, with interment in Sunnyside Cemetery, Williamson.

Hughes, Kathryn - Kathryn V. Hughes, 73, of Ross Rd., Lyons, died December 8, 2007. Kathryn was born December 17, 1933 in Fishers, daughter of Alan and Gertrude Victoria Strong LaClare. She had worked for Thomas Electronics of Clyde, and was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Kathryn is survived by her husband, Howard; sons, Craig, Scott (Terry), Todd, all of Lyons; daughter, Tami (Mike) McIlwain, of Clyde; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her sister, Sis Romeiser of Shortsville; a brother, Russell LaClare of Clifton Springs; brother-in-law, William (Sue) Hughes of Rochester; nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Lyons American Legion, Water St., Lyons. Arrangements made by Boeheim Pusateri Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, 14432.

Wilson, Pat - Patricia Wilson, 73, died December 7, 2007 at the DeMay Living Center. All services will be private. Pat was born May 2, 1934 in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of the late Willard and Beatrice Garrett. She worked as a teacher for the City of Rochester Schools District. She served as a missionary in Mexico, the Philippines and Israel. She enjoyed playing her guitar and singing in church. angels. Pat is survived by her daughters, Tamy (Greg) Crockett and Gayle Geiger, both of Indiana; sons Michael and Rodney Wilson both of California and Robert Wilson of Indiana; six grandchildren and a great-grandson; brother William Garrett of Washington. Please consider a donation to VanTassel Unit at the DeMay Living Center, 100 Sunset Dr., Newark 14513. Light a candle of condolence or memory by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

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December 8, 2007

Renzi, Patricia Ann- Patricia Ann (Wilson) Renzi, 65, of Wilson St., Newark, died Friday, December 7, 2007, at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Mrs. Renzi was born on October 16, 1942 in Norwalk, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth Earley Wilson. Patricia retired from Sarah Coventry as vice president of personnel. She became a small business entrepreneur owning and managing two local businesses, the Newark Discount Beverage and the Tire Spot. She was a member of St Michael’s Church. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, December 10, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11 at St. Michael’s Church, 325 South Main Street, Newark. Burial will follow at Newark Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Robert, Sr., three sons Robert, Jr., Michael, and Alan (Michele) all of Newark, four grandchildren Makalia, Matthew, Mitchell and Anna; two brothers Kenneth Wilson of Tennessee and Teddy Wilson of Ohio; and a sister Geri Fahey of Ohio. Memorials in her name may be made to Mercy Flight Central Inc., 2420 Brickyard Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Cill, Vincent - Vincent 'Vinnie' A. Cill, 83, of Newark, died Dec. 6, 2007. Vinnie was born March 18, 1924, in Newark, son of Albert and Pauline Morgan Cill. He retired in 1988 from Newark Development Center. He served in the Army and was a life member of August Mauer American Legion Post, and a life member of the Newark Elks Club. Vinnie was a member of St. Michael Church. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth 'Betty' Vandermeere Cill; son, Mark (Vicky) of Atlanta; daughter, Dolores (Ed) Maslyn of Goodyear, Arizona; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother, Victor Calviera of Newark; two sisters, Josephine Capanna of S. Carolina and Connie (Peter) Karekos of Newark; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Schulz Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday (Dec. 10) at St. Michael Church; interment will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Michael School, Newark or to Finger Lakes Oncology, 6 Ambulance Dr., Clifton Springs.

Cook, Edward - Edward A. Cook, 64, of Phelps, died Dec. 6, 2007 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1943, the son of the late Stanleigh and Adelaide Benson Cook. He was a member of the United Church of Phelps. He was a School Psychologist for Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES in Rushville. He enjoyed playing the guitar, reading, watching football and also enjoyed writing and was in the process of writing an autobiography. He is survived by his wife, Vicci Cook, of Newark; daughter, Danielle V. Cook; and son, Dylan E. Cook of Phelps; sisters, Mary Ann (Robert) Marshall of Austin, Texas, and Margaret Cook of Newark; brothers, Gary (Kathy) Cook of Palmyra, James Cook of Clifton Springs, John 'Jack' (Mariam) Cook of South Carolina, David (Carolyn) Cook of North Tonawanda, Burr (Vivian) Cook of Syracuse; nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brother, Gene Cook. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 9) at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the United Church of Phelps, with the Rev. A.J. Tierson officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated at Wayne ARC, 150 VanBuren St., Newark 14513.

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December 7, 2007

Schuyler, Raymond - Raymond H. Schuyler, 86, of Sodus Point, died December 6, 2007. Ray was a World War II Navy veteran, and also served for over 20 years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Coast Guard Station Sodus Point. Ray was predeceased by his wife, Pauline, daughter Gloria VerHeecke, and siblings Howard, Isabelle, Eleanor and Betty. He is survived by daughter Alice (Alvin) LaRock; grandchildren Kathy Cole, Sharon VerHeecke, Lorraine Beam, Raymond (Tracy Knauss) LaRock, Paula (Mark) Jones, Kenneth (Michelle Weed) LaRock, Samantha (Tom) Jackson; 21 great grandchildren; and one sister, Betty Jean Andrews of California. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 9, from 1-4 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. Funeral service will be held at the conclusion of visitation. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Sodus Point Fire Department, where a reception will be held immediately following the funeral. Spring interment with military honors will be at the Sodus Rural Cemetery.

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December 6, 2007

Schram, Marilyn - Marilyn H. Schram, 75, of Lyons, died December 5, 2007 at the Clifton Springs Hospital. Marilyn was born February 16, 1932 in Lyons, a daughter to William J. and Mary Ann Schleede Herbst. She retired from the Lyons School District, for which she was a bus driver for 18 years. She was a 4H leader, and she loved to sew, crochet, embroider, read, and enjoyed her flower gardens. She was predeceased by her parents, and an infant brother, John. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bernard; children, Lucie (Ron) LaFleur, Chris (Ed) Gansz, Bernardine Thorn, Jeffery (Patricia) Schram, and Eric (Darlene) Schram; eight grandchildren and three great-grandsons; a brother, William (Dorothy) Herbst; nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close friends. Friends and family may call December 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a funeral service will be held December 8 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyons Ambulance or to St. Michael's Church in Lyons.

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December 4, 2007

Stoddard, Lee - Lee H. Stoddard, 95, long-time Newark resident and retired accountant, died December 1, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Minnesota. Mr. Stoddard was born November 14, 1912 in Newark, New York. He graduated from Newark High School in 1930 and attended Hobart College & RIT. On May 2, 1942 he married Rachel E. Reeves in Newark and after 65 years of marriage, she died in Minnesota on August 11, 2007. He worked for a public accounting firm in Rochester, before returning to Newark, where he continued to work as an accountant for local firms. He retired in 1977 as Assistant Treasurer of Sarah Coventry, Inc. He volunteered for various organizations and served on the Board and as Treasurer of the Community Center, the Newark Public Library and the Newark Country Club. He was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Newark Elks Club. Lee and Rachel moved to Rochester, Minnesota in 1996. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Lee Stoddard Ph.D. (Stephen Carmichael Ph.D.) of Rochester, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Clifton Spring. Please consider donations to the Newark Public Library, 121 High St., Newark 14513.

Manning, Craig - Craig Manning, 84, of Lyons, residing at Wayne County Nursing Home, died December 2, 2007. Craig was born September 26, 1923 in Scotland, a son to Craig and Margaret Finlayson Manning. He was a veteran in the Army during World War II and retired from the New York Telephone office in Newark. Surviving are his wife, Leona; two sons, Robert (Patricia) Manning, of Lyons and John (Anna Felfoldi) Manning, of Auburn; five grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and niece, Fiona Reynolds, of Arizona. He was predeceased by his parents, and a sister, Margo Reynolds. Calling hours are today, December 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, with the Rev. Lee Prong officiating. Interment will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes, Association, Hospice.

Dombeck, Dennis - Dennis Dombek, 55, of Newark, died suddenly on December 1, 2007 at his home. Dennis was born November 16, 1952 in Buffalo, son of the late Frank and Dolores Jajkowski Dombek. He was a handyman, able to repair and build most anything. A member of the Finger Lakes Street Machines, he enjoyed all makes and models of muscle cars. Dennis had worked for Mobil Chemical in Macedon for 10 years. He is survived by his brothers, Thomas (Renee) of Phelps, and Kenneth (Mary Jo) Dombek of Seneca Falls; sisters Linda (Gary) Roach of Seneca Falls and Sharon (Donald) Colunio of Canandaigua; many aunts. uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Survived by long-time friend Karen Norton of Newark and close friends Chris and Toni Avery of Newark. Please light a candle of condolence or memory by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com Calling hours are Thursday (Dec. 6) from 5 to 7 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Service will follow at 7 p.m. The family will greet friends at a reception in the basement of St. Michael Church, S. Main St., Newark, following the Memorial Service. Private burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery in Geneva. In memory of Dennis, please consider donations to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, 13220.

Hemingway, Marjorie - R. Marjorie D. Hemingway, 88, died December 3, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Born in St. Louis on February 28, 1919, Marjorie spent her formative years in Ithaca. She was the daughter of Professor George I. Dale and Alvena Hartung. She was a 1940 graduate of Cornell University, where she met her husband John Cooney Hemingway (1914-1988). She is survived by sons, John (Becky) and Mark; daughters, Dale (Jim) Brady and Hope, all of Lyons; Faith Heaviside of Syracuse; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to a reception at her former home on Bauer VanWickle Road in Lyons, Saturday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons.

Seymoure, Howard - Howard A. Seymoure, 82, of Wolcott died December 2, 2007. He was born April 10, 1925 in Edwards, to George and Bessie Goodie Seymoure. Howard was a World War II Army veteran, having served with the 288th Engineer Combat Battalion. He had worked for many years in the Wolcott area as a automotive mechanic, and was a member of the Wolcott Fire Department. Howard is survived by his wife Doris; children Barbara Roeschlaub, Thomas (Deb Baker) Seymoure, Karen (Bill) Henner; grandchildren Gary and James Roeschlaub, Sabrina Seymoure, Shelli and Janelle Henner; five great grandchildren. Howard was predeceased by his brother Elmer Seymoure. Calling hours are December 5, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Colvin-Robertson-Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford Street in Wolcott. A visitation from the Wolcott Fire Department will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the funeral home. Interment with military honors being accorded will take place at Huron Evergreen Cemetery.

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December 3, 2007

Cali, Norma - Norma M. Cali, 80, of Newark, died November 29, 2007. Norma had worked at Kodak and lived in Irondequoit, Webster, Lyons and Newark. She was predeceased in 2006 by her husband, John; also by siblings, Erma, Janette, Rita, Leo, Eugene, and Richard. She is survived by two stepsons, Gary Cali of Newark and John Cali of Florida; three daughters, Peg Bergling and Pam Macks, of Lyons and Pat Byrd, of Newark; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Moore and Bernadine DuBiel; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St. in Lyons. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 6, at St. Michael's Church in Lyons. Interment will be in Lyons Cemetery.

Varalli, Aggie - Agnes 'Aggie' Varalli, 89, of Lyons, died November 30, 2007, at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Aggie was born Feb. 26, 1918 in Seneca Castle, the daughter of Frank and Theresa Vitaro Santelli. Aggie retired from Santelli Lumber and had worked for the Clyde-Lyons Shopping Guide. She also helped out in Santelli's True Value hardware store. She was a member of St. Michaels Church. Agnes and her late husband had resided at the Wayne County Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Angelo in November 2005; sister, Mary Marro; and brother, Anthony Santelli. She is survived by her daughter, Carmen Grevell, of Rochester; son, James (Carole) Varalli, of Fairport; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph Santelli, of Chicago; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today, December 3, at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. A Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, at St. Michael's Church in Lyons. Burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery.

Maliborski, Joseph - Joseph D. Maliborski, 20, of Marion, died after an accident on November 22, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Ann; brother, Edward; and daughter, Amber; grandparents, aunts, uncles and many friends. Friends and family are invited to call Monday, December 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. A funeral mass will be held Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at St. Gregory's Church in Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maliborski family.

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December 1, 2007

Cameron, Janet F. - Janet Fisk Cameron, 73 , Waterloo, formerly of Newark, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 peacefully after a long illness at Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Family and friends may call Wednesday (Dec. 5) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Prayer Service will follow calling at 6 p.m. Private burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Cameron, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Activities Dept., 200 Douglas Dr., Waterloo, 13165. Mrs. Cameron was born the daughter of Sherman and Sally DeRuyter Fisk on July 11, 1934 in Phelps, NY. She enjoyed sewing, working with stain glass, ceramics and crafts of all kinds. Mrs. Cameron will be remembered by her daughter Karen (Jeffrey) VanHall of Seneca Falls; sons Craig (Adele) of SC, Randy (Lynda) of FL. and Terry (Bobbi) Cameron of Newark; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; mother Sally Keeler of Phelps and many friends and staff at the Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Cameron was predeceased by her husband Harry Cameron and her father Sherman Fisk.

Clark, Robert - Robert D. 'Skip' Clark, 62, of Marion, died suddenly on November 28, 2007. He had retired in 1999 from Carpenters Local #85. There will be a celebration of Skip's life on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church on Main St., Macedon. He was predeceased by his father, Robert M. Clark. He is survived by his wife, Linda, daughter Heidi Clark (Eric Lerch), son Matthew R. (Jenny) Clark; two grandchildren; his mother Erma Clark; brother Richard (Barbara) Clark; sisters, Sandi (Donald) Hendricks, Susan Clark and Lori (Jerry) Hares; nieces, nephews, family and friends. In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to Paralyzed Veterans of America at 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Bowen, Robert - Robert F. Bowen of Phelps, died Nov. 23, 2007, while at a medical center in Tucson, Arizona. Robert was born Nov. 5, 1934. He was a navy veteran who lived in California most of his life. Brother Bob made many visits to his hometown to visit family and close friends; most of his visits were made at Sauerkraut Festival time. As a member of the Phelps American Legion, Bob started the Cowboy Hat Ceremony in the 1980s, where he would bring or send home a cowboy hat to be given away to a selected member of the American Legion, making him the cowboy of that year, something Bob wanted to be remembered for. He is survived by his two sisters, Rosalie Mattoon, of Stanley, and Sean Jannae Bowen, of Phelps; his two sons, Robert, of California and Larry, of Tennessee; his daughter, Roxanne (Jeff) Clausen, of California; grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be cremated and buried at sea.

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November 29, 2007

Bremer, F. Irene  - F. Irene (Renee) Bremer, 80, of Newark, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the House of John in Clifton Springs. Friends may call on Friday, November 30 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 1 at St. Michael’s Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark.  Burial will follow at Newark Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432 or St. Michael’s School, 400 South Main Street, Newark, N.Y. 14513. Mrs. Bremer was born on June 11, 1927 in Shortsville, New York, the daughter of David and Marie Bement Williams.  She was a member of St. Michael’s Church and active with Martha’s Ministry.  For many years, Renee was a caterer with Sarah Coventry and the Wayne County ARC.  She also had been a cook for several priests at St. Michael’s Rectory in Newark. She is survived by her daughter Sharon (David) San Angelo, five sons Robert D. (J. Francine), Stephen (Kathleen), Kenneth (Kim R.), John (Melinda “Mindy”) and Thomas (Robbin) all of Newark; 16 grandchildren Shelley, David M., Amy, Gretchen, Benjamin, Julia, Lisa, Kelsey, Colleen, Shane, Kayleigh, Kristin, Ashley, Brian, Keith and Gregory; five great grandchildren Alexandria, Hailey, Freddy, Owen and Ryan; a sister Dolores Ferguson, three brothers Robert (Norma) Williams of Palmyra, Harry (Bev) Williams of Manchester, Jim  Williams of Lyons, several nieces and nephews.  Irene was predeceased by her husband Robert C. in 1996, six siblings David, Jackie, Ronald, Geraldine, Arthur and Joan.  

Milliman, Irene - Irene L. Milliman, 100, of Palmyra, died November 27, 2007. Irene was born n March 5, 1907 in Batavia, daughter of James and Mary Morehouse Lester. Irene and Lloyd A. Milliman were married September 8, 1930 in Manchester. She was a former employee of Garlock in Palmyra. Irene was predeceased by her husband Lloyd. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Thomas) Lenahan of Clifton Park; son Robert (Cecilia) Milliman of Cape Coral, Florida; brothers Walter (Carol ) Lester of Palmyra and James Lester of Canandaigua and several grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call from 11-1 on Tuesday, December 4 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra, where a funeral service will follow at 1 pm. Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery.

Marsteiner, Cliff - Clifford E. Marsteiner, 88, a resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home, died November 27, 2007 with his family by his bedside. Cliff was born in Lyons, on July 11, 1919, a son to Grover and Mary Ann Stevens Marsteiner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII, and retired from Fold-Pak in Newark after 30 plus years of employment. Following retirement he was the care taker for the Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons. Cliff is survived by his wife Karlyne; daughter Pat (Dick) Lewis of Lyons; son, Ken (Pam) Marsteiner of Lyons; grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Lada of Canandaigua, Chad Lewis of Newark, and Jolene Lewis of Canandaigua, 5 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Ellen DeMeyer, Mary Ann (Eddie) Feiock and Betty (Duane) Dennis all of Newark; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, and two brothers, Charles and Irving Marsteiner. Calling hours are Friday, Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, at Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a l service will be held on December 1 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Cassandra Salter-Smith officiating. Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery.

Scott, Marvin - Marvin E. Scott, of Walworth, died November 27, 2007. Marvin was a WWII Veteran and a retiree of Xerox Corporation who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and had a true love for the outdoors. He is predeceased by his parents, Earl and Pearl and brothers, Leonard and Harold. He is survived by his wife, Jean and their children - Kathy (Robert) Mogray, Kimberley Scott and Douglas (Tina) Scott; two grandchildren, Michael Mogray and Benjamin Scott; and his beloved puppy Gracie. Calling hours are 1 to 3 on Friday, Nov. 30 at Stevens Funeral Home on Buffalo St. in Marion, where a service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday. Interment will follow at the Walworth Cemetery on Sherbourne Road. Donations may be made to the Walworth Fire Department or Hospice (Inpatient) of Rochester Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, 14623-9417.

Sapienza, Marion - Marion B. Sapienza, 88, of Palmyra, died November 27, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Paul Sapienza; sister Jean Blazey; 38 nieces and nephews, including her godchild, Liz Sapienza. A service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra. Burial at St. Ann's Cemetery. Donations appreciated at the Palmyra Oxygen Squad.

Stubenrod, Frederick - Frederick W. Stubenrod, 90, of Marion, died November 26, 2007. He was a WWII Navy veteran and Korean Conflict veteran, and a longtime member of the Genesee Yacht Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeannette. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Frederick J. and Hope Lauryne; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Robert Olyslager; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, June (Robert) Boland and brother, Wayne (Pat) Wilson; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Memorial Service to be announced in January.

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November 28, 2007

Reddout, Mike - Michael Thomas Reddout, 51, died November 21, 2007 at the Life Care Center in Winter Haven, Florida after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Michael was born March 17, 1956 in Bath, to Franklin and Nancy (Koby) Reddout. He was a graduate of Newark Senior High School in Newark, and worked for the Newark Developmental Center as a mental health aide. In 1992, he moved to Florida. Michael was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Morris and Henrietta Reddout, and his maternal grandparents, Timothy and Dorothea Koby, all of Naples, NY. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Jeffrey (wife, Brenda) of Winter Haven, FL; sister, Susan Matlock (husband John) of Clermont, FL; two nieces, Jordan and Paige Reddout; his uncle, Morris Reddout (wife Ann); aunts, Martha Reddout and Sally Carney (husband Bob); and cousins. Michael was a gentle soul who touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His family is appreciative of the kindness shown to Mike during his long illness. A memorial service will be held December 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven, Florida. Memorial donations may be sent to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823 or to Hope Presbyterian Church, 2110 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884.

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November 27, 2007

Garner, Ray - Raymond J. Garner, 80, of Lyons and Rose, died Nov. 26, 2007, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 13, 1927 in Short Track, NY, Ray was a life-long, well-known farmer. Ray had worked at Garlock in Palmyra for 43 years, retiring in 1993. Ray is survived by daughters Marilyn Garner of Clyde, Marjorie (Charles) DeTaeye III of Newark; sons Leslie (Judith) Garner of Lyons, George Garner of Clyde, David (Cindy) Garner of Farmington, Thomas (Holli) Garner of Belmont, NC; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother George Red Garner of Gastonia, NC; sisters Katherine (Ronald) Roloson of Seneca Falls and Evelyn Buss of Cohocton; sister-in-law Patricia Kirkpatrick of Middleport; extended family - The Cartwrights from Nunda, and many cherished friends in the farming community of eastern Wayne County. Ray was predeceased by his wife, Doris J. Garner, and by his parents, James and Marjorie Elliott Garner. Calling hours are Nov. 28 from 7-9 p.m. and Nov. 29 from 11 to 1, at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus; funeral will follow visitation. Interment will be at Huron Evergreen Cemetery.

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November 26, 2007

Holley, Ricky - Ricky Lee Holley, 51, of Phelps, died November 25, 2007 at Strong Memorial. Ricky was born April 14, 1956 in Lyons, to Kenneth and Emma Lou (Young) Holley. He was employed by Armor Building Supply in Canandaigua. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Holley. He is survived by his wife, Jane; children, Andrea (Robert) Ruska of NC, Kenneth (Heather) Holley of Phelps, Jillian Holley of Phelps, Shawn Cauvel of Fairville, Thomas (Ryan) Cauvel of Waterloo; two grandsons, Quintin Cauvel of Fairville and Bryan Cauvel of Clifton Springs; his mother, Emma Lou Newell of Greece; brother, James White of Palmyra; sister, Judith Socia of Irondequoit; Aunt Elsie; several nieces, nephew and cousins. Calling hours are Wednesday, November 28 from 5-8 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a funeral service will be held Thursday, November 29, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Lock Berlin Cemetery.

Teetor, Viola - Viola Mae (Leenhouts) Teetor, 87, of Canandaigua and Palmyra, died November 23, 2007, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Viola was born December 8, 1919 in Williamson, daughter of Peter and Catherine Leenhouts. She had worked for FF Thompson Hospital in the Housekeeping Dept. during the 1970's. Upon retirement, she and her husband Kelsey lived in Clearwater, FL and Wilmington, NC for over 20 years, and then they moved in 2000 to the Canandaigua area. She was predeceased by her daughter Pamela Bavis. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Kelsey E. Teetor; daughter Rebecca (Larry) Gamba, son Richard (Joy) Teeter, son Larry (Janet) Teeter, son-in-law Eugene Bavis; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Calling hours are today, November 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion. A service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. and officiated by the Dr. Russell Willemsen of the Flint Creek Church of God.

VanHoute, Vinny - Lavinus 'Vinny' VanHoute, 74, of Clifton Springs, died November 21, 2007. Vinny was born October 29, 1933 in Sodus. He worked for 35 years for Clifton Springs Hospital Engineering Department. Vinny was an avid bowler. He is survived by wife, Phebe; daughter Amy (Lucas) Raes of Phelps; granddaughter Isabelle; brother Albert (Joan) VanHoute of Alton; nieces and nephews; and countless, countless friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs. A service will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 at Spa Apartments Chapel in Clifton Springs

Young, John - John W. Young, 48, of Phelps, died November 20, 2007. John was born March 3, 1959, in Lyons, the son of George Young and Barbara Dunn. He was a chef for eight years at Torrey Park Grille, formerly Pronti's. John loved the outdoors, gardening, visiting with neighbors and being with his family. John was a first-time owner of a Harley Davidson Road King. He was preceded in death in 1991 by his brother, George 'Buggy' Young. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Young of Phelps; son, Nathan Young of Phelps; daughters Gina (Jeff) Smith of Canandaigua and Brandy Erb of Phelps; mother Barbara (Charles) Rabideau of Ontario; father, George (Judy) Young of Phelps; brother, Earl (Karen) Young of Greece; sisters, Georgia (Tad) Frick of North Carolina, Tammy (Edward) Balliet of Clifton Springs, Holly Young of Phelps; grandchildren, Christopher, Brenden, Jessie and Jed; nieces and nephews. Friends called at Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps; interment is in Resthaven Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva 14456.

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November 24, 2007

Meneely, Bob - Robert W. Meneely, 79, of Sodus died October 25, 2007. Bob is survived by his wife Donna (Vieweg) Meneely; son David (Karen) Meneely; daughter Katherine (John) Graf; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Eleanor Vieweg. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Russell Sage College and Albany State University. Mr. Meneely was a respected educator and later school board member for the Sodus Central School District. He had taught Social Studies at Sodus beginning with the 1955-56 school year. A service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sodus United Third Methodist Church. Inurnment will be in Sodus Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Norton Funeral Home in Sodus.

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November 21, 2007

Stauch, Frances - Frances V. Stauch, 100, of Lyons died November 21, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. A Mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Michaels Church, Lyons. Burial will be in Lyons Rural Cemetery. Frances was born December 19, 1906 in the Town of Galen, daughter of Edward and Mary Sontheim Stauch. She was a graduate of Lyons High School and St. Mary's School of Nursing. She was a surgical nurse for 30 years at the former Barber Hospital, and she worked for Dr. Myron Carmer. She was a member of St. Michaels Church in Lyons. She is survived by several cousins and her caregivers, Edna and Max Sontheim of Lyons. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Max.

Galusha, Louise - Louise M. Galusha, 87, of Newark died November 19, 2007 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Family and friends may call Friday (Nov. 23) from 4 to 7 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Mass will be Saturday (Nov. 24) at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church, S. Main St., Newark. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery. She was born June 22, 1920 in Palmyra to Philip and Clara DeRoo Vrelynck. She attended Newark Schools and had worked at Sarah Coventry for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Newark Grange for over 55 years and past President of the Newark Garden Club. Baking was her specialty and the awards and ribbons she won were evidence of that. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Clifford Galusha; daughter Kaye (Stanley) Vear of Geneva; grandchildren Michelle (Mark) White of Ohio, Vanessa (Josh) Smith of Penn Yan, Susan (Ken) Gabehart of WV, Alisa Vear of WV and Michael Feiock of VA; six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her only sister Virginia Baker. Please consider donations to the Wayne County Nursing Home, 1529 Nye Rd. Lyons, 14489 or the Fairville Volunteer Ambulance, Route 88, Newark, 14513.

O'Donnell, Whitey - Ron G. 'Whitey' O'Donnell, 69, of Clyde died November 20, 2007 at the V.A. Hospital n Syracuse after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born in Lyons, September 10, 1938 son of the late Glenn & Nina Cushman O'Donnell. He was a lifelong resident of Clyde and attended Clyde schools. He served in the Army in the early 60's. He worked at Sylvania until they closed and then at Parker Hannifin in Lyons. A Service will be held November 28, at 2 p.m. at Pusateri Funeral Home, 68 Sodus St., Clyde with Rev. Dana Rattray. Burial in Maplegrove Cemetery, Clyde. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his brother Russell, several aunts, uncles, cousins.

Provo, Marjorie - Marjorie J. Provo, 82, of Lyons died November 18, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Jacob Provo; son, Richard (Carolyn) Provo of Lyons; daughters, Linda Fulton of Ohio and Mary (Dick) George of Ithaca; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Isaac Provo of Newark; sister-in-law, Janice Gabrielse of Newark; one niece, two nephews, many friends. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Kenneth Fulton in 2007; and by a brother, George Gabrielse. Family and friends may attend a Memorial Service, November 24 at 11 a.m. at the Williamson Reformed Church, 6191 Bennett Street. Private burial service in S. Lyons Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to the building fund of the Williamson Reformed Church, 14589, or the Maranatha Baptist Church, Travell Rd., Lyons, NY 14489. Arrangements entrusted to the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Newark.

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November 20, 2007

Mullin, Jeff - Jeffrey P. Mullin, 23, died unexpectedly on November 18, 2007. Jeff was born February 25, 1984 in Canandaigua, son of William and Cheryl Gulick Mullin. He attended schools in Marion and Palmyra. Jeff was a motorcycle rider and Miami Dolphins fan. He enjoyed flashy cars and clothes and spending time with friends. Jeff was the owner of Nice View Landscaping in Rochester. Jeff is survived by his parents, Cheryl (Brian) Squirrell and William Mullin; sisters Tracy Jacobs, Melinda Hamelink and Cassandra Lehr; maternal grandmother Lucille Allen; paternal grandparents Howard Mullin and Shirley Elaine Mullin; niece Brianna Rude and nephew Alex Marrocco; special friends - Alex Dinicola, Jon Burgraff, Matt Johncox, Zach Holland and Brandon Flint and many other friends. Calling hours are Friday, Nov. 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 24 at Macedon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the family, c/o Cheryl Squirrell, 1116 Maple St., Rochester 14611, to help with the cost of a headstone.

Tuper, Carlton - Carlton Phillip Tuper, 61, of Marion died November 17, 2007. He was a retiree from Xerox Corp. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Helen (Doane) Tuper; loving children, Michael Tuper (Debie Mansour), David (Mandi) Tuper, Randy (Christy) Tuper, Brian Tuper, Jeffery Tuper (Erica Wahl), Christopher (Kristina Brennan); 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson; brothers, Wayne (Geraldine) Tuper, Donald (Shirley) Tuper, sisters Ellie Robinson, Della Krock (Frank Foreman), Aunt Dorothea Tuper, several nieces, nephews and many friends. Arrangements entrusted to the Young Funeral Home, 4025 W. Main St., Williamson where a private service will be held. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Pultneyville. He asked for the courtesy of no flowers. Memorials may be sent to the American Pancreatic Association, P.O. Box 14906, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Chapman, Bronwen - Bronwen 'Brownie' Chapman of Clifton Springs died November 15, 2007 at the Clifton Springs Hospital. She is survived by her husband James Chapman, her daughters Holly Chapman and Heidi Chapman, her beloved granddaughter Rebecca, sister Sandra Whyte, several nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. A funeral mass was celebrated at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Shortsville. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Comfort Care Room (1423) at Clifton Springs Hospital, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs 14432.

VanSickle, Bill - William H. VanSickle 87, of Phelps, died November 18, 2007, at the Clifton Springs Hospital. Bill was born December 27, 1919 in Geneva, a son to Curtis and Clara Shipman VanSickle. He was a farmer raising Black Angus cattle, loved playing piano for Grange functions and church groups, was a local historian and antiques collector. Bill is survived by his siblings, Emma Dullen of Syracuse, Ruth Carlson, Roy VanSickle and Howard VanSickle, all of Stanley; nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend Roy Taylor. Bill was predeceased in 1965 by his brother, Carl VanSickle. Calling hours are tomorrow, November 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Sand Hill Cemetery in Stanley. Memorial contributions may made to the Finger Lakes Ambulance.

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November 19, 2007

Keesler, Bill - Wilson 'Bill' H. Keesler Sr., 92, of Sherman Parkway, Newark, died November 16, 2007 at Newark Hospital. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Newark cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Bill was born March 23, 1915 in Marion, son of Jay and Elizabeth Keesler. he worked for Stromberg Carlson for 20 years in Rochester as an instructor, he also worked for C.H. Stuart Co. in Newark. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dorothy Husner Keesler, son Wilson (Bill) Jr. of Canandaigua, several grandchildren, 3 step children, Donald & Daniel Shaffer, Patricia Chapman, nieces, nephews, predeceased by his first wife Mary in 1975 and daughter Suzanne in 1961. Arrangements by Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home in Newark.

Prentice, Allen - Allen Prentice, 73, of Marion died Nov. 17, 2007. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Ella. He is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Kim (Randy) VanEtten of Williamson; sons Jeff Maria Prentice of Spain and James (Janet) Prentice of Walworth; stepdaughter Jackie (Mike) Tompkins of Colorado, Judie (Jim Kreckman) Johnson of Marion; stepsons James (Gina) Lonneville of Canandaigua, John Lonneville of Marion, Jeff (Sandy) Lonneville of Marion; a brother Douglas Prentice of Kendall; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Stevens Funeral Home on Buffalo Street in Marion. Memorial donations will be welcomed at the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons 14489.

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November 16, 2007

Hughes, Diane - Diane L. Hughes, 51, of Marion, died November 11, 2007. A Funeral Mass was held Nov. 16 at St. Gregory's Church in Marion. She was predeceased by her son, Michael Hughes. Survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Jay; daughters, Kimberly (Anthony) Mock, Kristen Hughes; mother, Carmela Sultana; brothers, Joseph Sultana and Victor (Katina) Sultana; mother and father-in-law, Robert and Shirley Hughes; many nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Hospice of Wayne and Seneca County Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, NY 14513. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Marion.

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November 15, 2007

Akins, Kerry - Kerry Thomas Akins, 42, of Newark died November 12, 2007 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Kerry was born April 25, 1965 in Lyons, the son of Garry Akins and Elaine Ryan. He enjoyed working with wood, fishing and drawing; he collected dragons and eagles. He worked part-time as a laborer for Bob Meyers Electric in Macedon. Kerry is survived by his mother, Elaine (Robert) Meyers of Palmyra; father Garry (Jean) Akins of North Rose; sister Lorri (Doug) Keyton of Clyde; brothers Garry Akins II of Newark and Chris (Kris) Akins of Marion; maternal grandmother Edith Ryan of Newark, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Kerry was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Francis Ryan in 2000; paternal grandparents Emmry and Freda Akins in 1980 and 2002 respectfully. Calling hours are Friday (Nov. 16) from 11 to 1 at Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, West Miller St., Newark, with a funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Phelps. You may light a candle of memory or condolences by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

Lewis, Sandra - Sandra J. Lewis, 44, of Vienna Road, Newark, died November 13, 2007 at F.F. Thompson Hospital. She is survived by her fiance, Dan McQuillan of Newark; son Joshua Lewis of Newark and mother Joan Swackhamer of Canandaigua; brother Glenn Swackhamer of Rochester; uncle Robert Braun of Brockport; nephews, Dakota and Brian; and the McQuillan family. Friends may call Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 to noon at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. Funeral services will follow at noon, with Pastor Herb Wagner officiating.

Nelson, Wilma - Wilma R. Nelson, 90, of Sodus Point, died October 31, 2007. She was born Feb. 14, 1917. 'Willie' was a 1939 graduate of Park Avenue Hospital and Training School for Nurses in Rochester. Much of her R.N. career was as an AT&T industrial nurse in New York City, until she retired in 1983 and moved to Sodus Point, NY. She was a member of the Sodus Point United Methodist Church and volunteered at Myers Community Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Gilbert Nelson; brother Victor Stevens; and sister Ruth Johnston. She is survived by her daughter Micheline Walker of Winder, GA; step-daughter Sue Pester; grandson Andrew Walker of Winder, GA; granddaughter Tammie (Darin) Presley of Havelock, NC; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Glenna Stoner of Oviedo, FL, Vernadine Gersey of Webster; nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Visitation will be November 16, 5:30 to 7:30, at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 W. Main St., Sodus. Interment will be on November 17, at White Haven Memorial Park, Pittsford. A memorial service is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, November 17, at the Sodus Point United Methodist Church. contributions may be made to Lifetime Hospice, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester 14623 to Sodus Point United Methodist Church, 7490 South Ontario St., Sodus Point 14555.

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November 13, 2007

Harris, Richard - Richard M. Harris, 82, of Sodus Point died November 12, 2007. Richard was a 30-year employee of the Gannett Newspapers, having worked as a pressman. Following retirement, he brokered yacht sales for Flaherty Yachts in Sodus Point. He is survived by daughter Nanci Harris of Florida; son Richard Harris of Florida; grandchildren Beth (John) King, James (Melinda) Harris, Lori (Shawn) Tillotson; great-grandchildren Kailey & Tyler King; brother Donald Harris; and other family members and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Harris. A service celebrating his life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, in Sodus. His family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be directed to Sodus Point Fire Department, or to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065.

Cunningham, David - David H. Cunningham, 66, of Kelsey Rd., Clyde, died November 9, 2007. David was born in Macedon on August 29, 1941, a son to Homer and Catherine Schmitt Cunningham. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1960-1966. David was employed by Garlock in Palmyra, and retired from Parker-Hannifin in Clyde. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Jeri (Fred) Goulden, Jack (Nancy) Cunningham, Judy (Don) Tweed, Linda Kennedy, Homer (Sherry) Cunningham, and April (Gordon) Smith, several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St. in North Rose. Contributions may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society.

Stephany, Joe - Joseph Stephany, 71, of Newark, died November 11, 2007 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Calling hours are tomorrow, Nov. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in East Newark Cemetery. Joe was born July 27, 1936 in Rochester, son of the late Joseph and Margaret Popwych Stephany. Joe lived at the 507 Church Street house before moving to 101 Cobblestone Terrance. He is remembered by friends and staff at the Finger Lakes DDSO.

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November 12, 2007

Dapolito, 'Gina' - Eugenia 'Gina' M. Dapolito, 71, of Clyde died November 7, 2007 in Morano, Italy, while visiting her sister. Eugenia was born March 4, 1936 in Galatro, Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Luigi and Emacolata LaManna Alvaro. She and her husband owned and operated Dapolito's Florist and Greenhouses for over 25 years in Clyde. She owned and operated Mary's Fashion Shop and the Men's Shop in Clyde. After semi-retirement, she worked at J.L. Hammet's in Lyons, DeVries Gardens in Newark, and Dapolito's Fruit Stand in Clyde. Gina enjoyed flowering and gardening, but above all the most important thing to her was the time she spent helping to raise her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, George M. Dapolito of Clyde; two daughters, Mrs. Gina (Gil) DeSpain of Baldwinsville, and Mrs. Julie (Ted) Terrell of Fairport; grandchildren, Kristopher & Darcey DeSpain and Matthew Terrell; her brother, Fortunato (Carol) Alvaro of Canandaigua; her sisters Carmelina Alvaro DeCicco of Marano di Napoli, Italy; Stella (Gary) Cowles of Royal Palm Beach, FL; her aunt Stella Santelli of Tarpon Springs, FL; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother, Emacolata LaManna Alvaro, her father Luigi Alvaro, her sister Antonetta Alvaro Merlino. Mass of Christian Burial is set for Tuesday, November 13 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, with the Rev. Joseph Marcoux officiating. Entombment will follow in the Garden Crypts of St. John's Cemetery in Clyde. Memorial contributions welcomed at St. John's Church Renovation Fund, 114 Sodus Street, Clyde 14433; or to Clyde Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 145, Clyde 14433 would be appreciated.

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November 10, 2007

Lucieer, Mae - Mae Lucieer, 74, of Sodus, passed away on November 9, 2007 at the Blossom View Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer.  A graveside service will be held at the Huron Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, November 13, at 2 p.m.. Mae is predeceased by her husband Floyd, son Barry and her parents Eva and Ben Laird. She is survived by her sons: Terry (Bonnie), Linwood and Dennis (Sheila); daughters: June DuBois, Mae Banke and Mary Ann Novosel (Mark); grandchildren: Amy, Todd, Matt, Nicole (Srujan), Tammy (Jeff), Jeff, Keith, Jordan, Brad, Jason, Renee Marie and Jared (Koreen); great-grandchildren: Alexa, Mariah, Hannah and Benjamin; sisters: Edith Sivalia and Edna Featherly (Phil) and many nieces and nephew. Many thanks to Mary Jo Lockwood of Dr. Persaud's office, Betsy Morris of Lifetime Care and special thanks to the staff at the Cortland Wing of Blossom View Nursing Home. Arrangements by Norton Funeral Home in Sodus.

Larson, Madeline - Madeline Larson, 92, of Geneva, formerly of Newark, died Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. Mrs. Larson was born on February 15, 1915 in Clyde, the daughter of Joseph and Nettie Signorfi Forjone. With her late husband Kenneth, she owned and operated the Western Auto store in Clyde for many years. Before her marriage to Ken, she was a secretary for the C. H. Stuart Company. Madeline was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church, Newark. She had been a member of the Newark Country Club and a past president of the Newark Garden Club. Friends may call on Friday, Nov. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Mark Brewer at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. Michael’s Church, 325 South Main Street, Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Patricia (Donald) Tavano of Lansing, MI; four stepchildren, Dean Larson