DEATH NOTICES
April - June 2008

July 2, 2008

Reed, Arline - Arline B. Reed, 85, of County Road 27, Clifton Springs died June 29, 2008 at the Geneva Living Center South. Arline was born Dec. 4, 1922, in Fairport, the daughter of the late Andrew and Barbara Kohl. She was employed for many years at Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester. Arline was a member of the Port Gibson Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Skip) Craig of Sodus, John Reed II of Clifton Springs, James (Christine) Reed of Clifton Springs; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Ed (Joan) Kohl of Macedon; two sisters-in-law, Harriet Kohl of West Virginia and Jane Kohl of Fairport; nieces and nephews. Arline was predeceased in 2005 by her husband, John 'Jack' Reed; sisters, Cathy and Dorothy; brothers, Bob, Lawrence, Andy and Ray. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at St. Felix Church in Clifton Springs. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the Port Gibson Fire Department, Clifton Springs Hospital or St. Felix Church.

Frind, Bud - Ralph W. 'Bud' Frind, 89, of Alloway Road, died Sunday, June 29, 2008. Bud was born March 11, 1919, in Alloway, to Cleveland W. and Olga Carver Frind. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force during World War II. He was a plant manager in Lyons and retired in 1981 from Mobil Chemical, where he was a quality control manager. He was a 55-year member of Humanity Lodge #406 and will be remembered as someone to help others in bettering themselves. He is survived by his wife, Helen; son, James W. (Mary Jane) Frind of Lyons; daughter, Linda Frind of Palmyra; grandson, Jay W. (Becca) Frind of Fairville; sister, Hattie Klage of Canandaigua; and several nieces. Arrangements by Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20 in the South Lyons Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life reception at the Lyons VFW Post 5092, Route 14. Memorials appreciated at Lyons Public Library, Broad Street, Lyons 14489 or to Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark 14513.

Noble, Marilyn - Marilyn Joyce Noble, 69, of Newark, formerly of Macedon, died July 1, 2008 at the Pines of Peace in Ontario. Marilyn was born January 16, 1939 in Fairport, daughter of the late James and Ruth Thompson Baumgartner. She was a graduate of the Fairport High School. She worked for the ARC in Newark as a Job Coach. She was a member of the South Perinton United Methodist Church, the AVSO in Newark, and the Palmyra Moose Lodge. Marilyn is survived by sons Timothy (Debbie) of Georgia and Thomas (Darce) of Newark; grandchildren Kyle Scott, Thomas and Lindsey Noble; many, many friends. You are invited to light a candle of condolence by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com Calling hours are tomorrow, July 3 from 2-4 and 7- 9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will be Friday (July 4) at 10 a.m. at the South Perinton United Methodist Church, 291 Wilkinson Rd., Macedon, 14502. Burial will follow in the S. Perinton Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Lifetime Care-Hospice, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, 14513 or to the South Perinton United Methodist Church.

Campbell, Barbara - Barbara Mary Cherrier Campbell, 78, died June 29, 2008 at Loretto Nursing Home in Syracuse. Born in North Bangor on May 19, 1930, she was the daughter of Francis Cherrier and Evelyn Wood. She is survived by her son, John Campbell of Waddington, her sister, Lillian Cherrier of Marion, longtime companion, Fran Baker of Syracuse; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis (Florence) Cherrier and Evelyn (Ernest) Wood. Memorial services will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Clyde on Monday, July 7 at 10.

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July 1, 2008

Carnell, Ken - Kenneth 'Flash' Eugene Carnell, 70, died peacefully on June 27, 2008 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Ken was born May 20, 1938 in Amaranth, PA, son of the late Neeper and Elizabeth Hendershot Carnell. He worked for Duffy Mott in the maintenance department before moving to Florida. There he worked as a greens keeper in Delray Beach, Florida. He is survived by his sons Mark and Donald Carnell; daughters Donna (David) Mills and Jean Conrow; six grandchildren and three great granddaughters; brother Clayton (Karen) Carnell; sisters Bernice Casselman and Audrey Meeks; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son-in-law James Conrow 2004; brother Marvin Carnell in 2008; sister Esther Coonrod in 2007; brothers-in-law Larry Casselman and Ted Meeks. Arrangements entrusted to Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home. All services will be private. Kindly consider donations to the Wayne County Nursing Home Recreation Dept., 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons, 14489.

Weaver, Thomas - Thomas Weaver, 82, died June 29, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy. He is survived by his children, Linda (Patrick) Cooney, Roger (Karen) Weaver, Nancy (David) Lord, Mary (Louie) Salerno; 9 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. A private graveside ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be sent to Home Meal Services or the American Heart Assn. Arrangements by McGuire/ Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home.

Jacobs, Ken - SPC Kenneth R. Jacobs, 21, formerly of Walworth, died unexpectedly on June 23, 2008 in Hawaii. Ken was a Specialist in the Army, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. He moved to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii in 2006 and returned in October 2007 from a deployment to Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Chriscedia Jacobs; step-daughter Mariah; his mother Dawn (Larry) LeBerth; father Harold R. (Debbie) Jacobs; mother-in-law Beth Smith (Kurt); grandparents, Bob (Jane) Wage, Teddy (Patty) Jacobs; siblings, Kevin Jacobs, Brian Warner, LeAnne Steven, Kaitlynn LeBerth, Timothy, Teddy, Stephanie Jacobs; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends are invited to call Wednesday, July 2 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., and Thursday 6-9 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 1961 Ridge Rd, Ontario. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Living Word Assembly of God Church, Ontario. Interment will be at Marion Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Williamson American Legion.

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June 30, 2008

Pulver, Irene - Irene T. Pulver, 85, of Newark, died June 27, 2008, at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Calling hours are today, June 30 from noon to 2, at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home. Irene was born Aug. 2, 1922 in Newark, daughter of Isaac and Emma Woodhams Tack. She was a secretary for the Newark Central School District, and she was a lifetime member of Fairville Presbyterian Church. Irene is survived by two sons, Russell T. (Royetta) of Irondequoit, and David A. (sherry) of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Jeffrey (Susanne) Pulver of Rochester, and Ellen (Gene Fiordeliso) Pulver of Brighton; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in July 2003 by her husband, Russell; brother, Arthur Tack; sisters Gladys, Anna, Elizabeth, Ruth and Lucille. Memorials may be made to the Fairville Presbyterian Church or to Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation, 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons 14489.

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June 27, 2008

Washburn, Howard - Howard Lorene Washburn Sr., 68, of Newark and Lyons, died peacefully on June 25, 2008 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Services will be private. Howard was born January 4, 1940 in Philipsburg, PA, the son of Earl Washburn and Marcella Snedden. He attended Bald Eagle High School in Wingate, PA. Howard was a truck driver working in North Carolina. He was a member of the Auxiliary Police Dept. there. He was a past member of Newark AVSO, Newark American Legion, and the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Dept. At the Nursing Home, he was President of the Resident Council. He was also the Bingo Caller and delivered the mail and newspaper throughout the complex. Norman Waterman Funeral Home proudly flies the Air Force Flag in honor of his military service in 1957 and 1958. Howard will be remembered by his sons: Howard Jr. (wife Lynn) - Howard is in Afghanistan; son John (wife Michele); John will be leaving July 3 for Afghanistan; grandchildren Kayla, Kristin, Adam, Faith Washburn, Mathis and Marcella Houdeshell; mother Marcella Houdeshell of PA; brothers Chester (Mildred) and Dan (Bonnie) Houdeshell both of PA; nieces and nephews. Howard was predeceased by his father Earl Washburn, step-father William Houdeshell; brothers Frederick and Orvis. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Maranatha Baptist Church, 8721 Travell Rd., Lyons, 14489 or the Pine Glen Methodist Church, c/o Deb Luas, 524 Pine Glen Rd., Karthaus, PA, 16845.

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June 25, 2008

Padro, Tony - Juan Antonio 'Tony' Padro, 74, formerly of Newark, died peacefully at his home in Manati, Puerto Rico on June 22, 2008. Special mass at St. Francis DeSales Church, Geneva, on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 1 p.m. Survived by his wife, Maria; daughters - Myrna (William) Santos and Awilda (William) Beckley; three grandchildren Willie, Madelyn and Ben; sisters - Margot, Angelina, Lydia, Isabel; brothers - Edwin, Angel, Julio, Hector; many nieces and nephews and many, many friends; and his best buddy, Alfie. He was predeceased by his parents, Juan Padro and Julia Pagan; sister, Elba and infant son. Remembrances may be sent to www.casanovafuneral.com

Birch, Jim - James A. Birch 70, formerly of Colton Ave., died June 24, 2008 at Blossom View Nursing Home, Sodus. Jim was born in Canandaigua, February 14, 1938, son of Ross & Sylva Myers Birch. He worked for Key Industries and the former Home Dairy in Newark. He was a member of Newark First Baptist Church. He is survived by two sisters, Leona Alvet of Fairport and Charlene Mack of Texas; a brother, Charles Birch of Texas, two nieces, three nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Lela in 1997. Arrangements entrusted to Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark. A graveside service will be held June 26 at 2 p.m. at East Newark Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Dan Benedict. Memorials appreciated, to Blossom View Nursing Home, Maple Ave., Sodus.

Gaylord, Ed - Edward L. Gaylord, Sr., 84, of Newark, died June 18, 2008. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. in Oaklawn Cemetery in Oaks Corners. Ed was a veteran of World War II and served his country honorably in the Army. He was a loving husband to Betty Gaylord for 58 years, father to Edward Gaylord Jr. and the beloved grandfather of Frederick, Edward III and Charles Gaylord. He is survived by three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Andrew and Grace Gaylord; son and grandsons, family and friends.

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June 24, 2008

Venoski, Marianna - Marianna G. Venoski, 73, of Newark died June 21, 2008 at Rochester General Hospital. Friends may call today, June 24 from 4 to 7 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Father Mark Brewer will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at St. Michael's Church, Newark. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Michael School, 320 South Main Street, Newark 14513. Marianna was born September 10, 1934, in Yugoslavia the daughter of Milan and Maria Vanko Gligorijevic. For many years, she lived in Belgium, where she worked as hostess and translator for the City of Brussels. Marianna and John came to the United States in 1963. She received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in 1983 from Nazareth College. She taught foreign languages at St. Michael School for 18 years, retiring in 2001. She was a communicant of St. Michael Church. She was a member of the NYS Foreign Language Assn. and the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Auxiliary. In 1985, she was the senior division shot put champion of the Empire State Games. She is survived by her children: John (Lois) Venoski, III, of Newark, Anne-Marie (Scot) Hanson of Orlando, and Dr. Suzanne (Warren) Prestwich of Baltimore; seven grandchildren Brynna, Jack and Andrew Venoski, Alexander and Katherine Hanson, William and Thomas Prestwich; her mother Maria Gligorijevic and a brother Mirko (Gisele) Gregory of Brussels, Belgium. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. John Venoski on June 21, 1997, and by her father, Milan Gligorijevic, in 1977.

Burton, Anne - Anne J. Burton, 86, residing at Wayne County Nursing Home since 2004, died June 22. 2008. Anne was born September 25, 1921 in Lyons, a daughter to Ruffalo and Amelia DeVito Greco. She attended Culver Academy in 1941 and received a license to practice cosmetology, operating out of her home until retirement in 2001. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles L. Burton; son, John C. of Lyons; daughter, Brenda Braun of Buffalo; grandson, Joshua DiSanto; granddaughter, Krystal DiSanto; brother, Joseph (Doris) Greco of Lyons; special niece Joyce (Herbert) Parker; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Sister Mary Cinelli. Calling hours are Wednesday, June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 11 a.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery, Lyons. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyons Fire Department or to St. Michael's Church, Lyons.

Mattoon, Barbara - Barbara Cattieu Mattoon, 81, of Phelps died June 20, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital, after a short illness. Barbara was born May 12, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Orange and Margaret Lyons Cattieu. She moved to Geneva at age three and graduated from Geneva High School, class of 1945. On Nov. 27, 1948, she married William Mattoon of Phelps. They opened Flint View Farms at which she was a bookkeeper and partner, which later became Mattoon Brothers Farms. She was predeceased by her husband in 1991. Barbara is survived by one son, Daniel (Jane) Mattoon of Falls Church, VA; two daughters, Beth (Dan) Webster and Benita (James) Allen, both of Phelps; one brother, Rodney Cattieu of Schenectady; niece, Sherrie (Tom) Hayes; nephew, Steven (Sue) Cattieu, all from Schenectady; grandchildren, Zack, Jon, Ben, Allen, Megan and William Webster, David, Sarah, Kathleen and Daniel Mattoon, Tammy (Rich) Carmel, Scott (Tina) Webster, Carrie (David) Fischer; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Theresa (Lyle) Baker and Barbara Mattoon; four cousins, Marion Bement, Dorothy Povero and Mary (Kenny) Conklin, Richard (Audrey) Lyons; dear friends, Catherine Townsend, Cindy (Joseph) Hairfield and Jeremy Hairfield. Friends may call from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, with services following calling hours, at the R.A. Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Donations may be made to 4-H Camp in Bristol Hills, c/o Cornell Cooperative Extension, 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua 14424.

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June 23, 2008

Losey, Glenn - Glenn K. Losey, 85, of Williamson died June 20, 2008 at his home. He was born in Thurston, NY, November 17, 1922. He was predeceased by his parents, Jesse and Myrtle Losey. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette (Stoddard) Losey; children, Eugene (Sally Ott) Losey of Elmhurst, IL, Rita (Ardeli) Dean of Spencerport, Steven (Suzanne) Losey of Penn Yen; grandchildren, Kelly (Peter) Weishaar, Jason Byrne, Mitchell Losey, Matthew Losey; one great-grandson, Jacob Weishaar; sister; Marian Cupples of Baton Rouge, LA; nieces, Nancy Ward and Deborah Brown. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was retired from Rochester Gas & Electric. He was a member of the Williamson Rotary Club, Williamson American Legion Post #394 and The Williamson Orphix Fraternity. He was a musician and will be remembered for his love of music. Calling hours are today, June 23 from 5 to 9 at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson. A Celebration of his life will be held at the United Church of Marion, June 24 at 10 a.m. He will be buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Williamson, with full military honors. At his request the courtesy of no flowers. Memorials welcome at United Church of Marion, P.O. Box 52, Marion 14505.

Morrison, Dexter - Dexter Duane Morrison, 74 of Newark died suddenly on June 22, 2008. was born May 23, 1934 in Newark, son of the late Stanley and Marian Aldrich Morrison. He graduated in 1953 from Newark High School. He was retired from the Newark Developmental Center, where he worked as a Recreational Therapist. As a drummer he was involved with the Drum and Bugle Corps at NDC. He enjoyed supporting the High School Marching Band. He was a member of the Newark Vol. Fire Dept. Co. #5, Newark Elks Lodge and AVSO of VFW Post #2883. He is survived by his wife, Bette Stetzel Morrison; daughter Amy (Don) Brunner of Louisiana; son Bill (Terri) of Waterloo and Rick (Lynette) Morrison of Newark; grandchildren Christine, Ashley and Robyn Brunner, Erica, Danielle, Kristine, David, Dylan, Amanda, Chad, Spencer and Brittney Morrison; great grandchildren Michael Morrison and Shaye Brown; sister-in-law Bonnie Bergstresser of Stanley; brother-in-law John Stetzel of Vermont; nephews Mark (fiancee Karen) and Mitch Morrison; great nephews Jace & Coulter. He was predeceased by his brother Roger Morrison. Calling hours are Tuesday (June 24) from 2-4 and 7- 9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A service will be Wednesday (June 25) at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main St., with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the church or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, 13220.

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June 20, 2008

Hall, Orbie Lee - Orbie Lee 'Foots' Hall, 76, of Sodus died June 17, 2008. He was born in Headland, Alabama on April 19, 1932. He was retired from Xerox Corporation. Orbie was predeceased by his wife Betty Hall in 2003. He is survived by children, Jesse (Teresa) Hall of Lyons, Mary Ann Webber of Alton, Ruby Ann Hall and Annette Hall of Dover, Delaware; his brother Charlie Walker of Rochester; sisters Mamie Blackmon of Webster, Carolyn Adams and Inez Russell of Florida; sister-in-law Zora Hall of Rochester; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, June 27, from 6-9 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. Orbie's funeral will be Saturday June 28 at noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 31 West Main St., Sodus.

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June 19, 2008

Wells, Marion - Marion E. Fox Wells, 98, of Clifton Springs, died June 16, 2008, at the Clifton Springs Nursing Home. A memorial service to celebrate Marion's life will be held at the convenience of the family. Marion was born Oct. 26, 1909, in Clifton Springs, the daughter of the late Elroy P. and Elizabeth Wells. She had worked at the Clifton Springs Elementary School and then at McCurdy's in Rochester. Marion was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Thomas) Jorgensen of Lake Placid; grandchildren, Susan (Robert) Yokabaskas and Thomas Charles (Kim) Jorgensen; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Bob and James Yokabaskas, Michael and Erik Jorgensen; nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by her husband, Charles G. Wells. Arrangements entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs; interment will be in Clifton Springs Cemetery. Memorials appreciated for the Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home Activities Fund.

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June 18, 2008

Rice, Lyle - Lyle G. Rice, 79, of Oswego, Illinois, formerly of Williamson, died June 15, 2008. He was born July 17, 1928 in Rose, grew up in Wolcott, was a graduate of Leavenworth High School and Elim Bible Institute (Lima, NY). Lyle is survived by his wife, Norma J. (Boughton) Rice of Oswego, whom he married May 9, 1951; three children, Dale (Susan) Rice of Fairfax, VA, Lynda (Rev. Dr. Scott) Field of Naperville, IL and Laurie (Ronald) Gurney of Bradenton, FL; five grandchildren, Sara and Heather Rice; Emily, Nathan and Adam Field; his brother, Leston (Barbara) Rice of Warwick, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva (nee Fineout) Rice, brother, Lawrence Rice and sister, Laverna Freeman. Lyle Lyle was employed for many years as Food Service Director for the Williamson Central School system. He was active in several churches in Williamson and Chillicothe, Ohio throughout the years, was an avid fisherman and Civil War history buff, and enjoyed baking. Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville, IL - 630.355.0213.

Donovan, Paul - Paul Fredrick Donovan, 76, died June 16, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital. All Services will be private. In memory of Mr. Donovan, consider a donation to the Port Gibson Volunteer Ambulance, Port Gibson, 14537. Paul was born May 4, 1932 in Morrison, Illinois, son of the late Paul and Susanne Ernst Donovan. He was a truck driver for Paul T. Freund Corp. in Palmyra. He was a member of the Palmyra Moose Lodge, The Lyons Gun Club and the Palmyra VFW. The funeral home proudly flies the Air Force Flag in honor of his service to our country during the Korea War. He is survived by his son Charles Breeding, daughters Linda Esposito and Judy (Larry) Fluet, all of Rochester; three grandsons and two great-grandchildren; brother James (Robin) Gordon of Illinois; brother-in-law Ronald (Shirley) Zinn of Rochester; many nieces and nephews; a very good friend Gary Tabacco. He was predeceased by his wife Norma in 2000; sister Carole in 2007 and step-father Bill Gordon in 1994. 

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June 17, 2008

Cavnuto, Joan - Joan Cavnuto of Newark died June 13, 2008. She loved her children deeply and was a devoted friend who saw only the good in all people. She was predeceased by her parents, Marian and William Robbins; husband Albert Cavnuto. She is survived by her children, Jenifer (Shane) Cheshire, Jamey Cavnuto; brothers, William (Paula) Robbins, Paul (Christine) Gill; several nieces and nephews. Her Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at All Seasons Chapel in White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halsted St, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60622. Arrangements entrusted to Payne & Murphy Funeral Home.

Haywood, Ronald - Ronald D. Haywood, Sr., 70, of Wolcott died suddenly on June 13, 2008. He had been a farmer. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Donna Haywood; loving children, R. Douglas Haywood Jr., Leah Ann Campisi, Amy (Steve) Johnson, Donald Haywood, Wendy Ingersoll, Veronica (Dale) Jesmer, Richard (Asia) Darling; several grand children and great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack (Marge) Haywood, Steve (Ardith) Haywood; sisters-in-law, Gail (Pete) DeFisher and Jackie (Larry) Barra; nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends. He was predeceased by mother, Edna Radig; father, Carroll Haywood; sisters, Jean Foster and Susan Pendelton. Calling hours are Friday, June 20 from 3-7 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, West Main St., Williamson, where a celebration of his life will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in his memory to WAVAC, 5841 New Hartford St., Wolcott 14590 or Wolcott Elks Lodge, West Port Bay Road.

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June 16, 2008

Pieters, Ida - Ida Pieters died peacefully on Saturday June 14, 2008 at her home just 18 days shy of her 96th birthday. Calling hours are Wednesday (June 18) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A funeral service will be June 19 at 10 a.m. at the Woodlane Community Church with the Rev. William Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in East Palmyra Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Pieters please consider donations to Life Time Care, HOSPICE, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, 14513. She was born the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine Bakker DeVries on July 2, 1912 in Williamson. She managed The Home Dairy on Main Street in Newark for 25 years. She was a member of the former Arcadia Reformed Church, now Woodlane Community Church, for over 50 years. She also belonged to the Senior Citizens Action Council. Crossword puzzles, playing cards, dominoes, playing the organ, baking and cooking were among the many things Mrs. Pieters enjoyed. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Peggy Pieters of Arizona, Leslie and Elizabeth Pieters of Webster; seven grandchildren Kimberly, Gerald Jr., Steven, Paige, Heather, Andrea and Thomas and nine great grandchildren Kelli, Michael, Sarah, Hannah, Nicole, Nathan, Clara, David and Peter; sisters-in- law including Edith DeVries and Jennie Pieters; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Pieters on October 19, 2000, five brothers and five sisters.

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June 14, 2008

Lanse, Donald - Donald Lanse, 80, of Newark died June 13, 2008. Family and friends may call Sunday (June 15) from 4 to 8 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Service will be held Monday (June 16) at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in East Newark Cemetery, with full military honors. He was born November 8, 1927 in Sodus, son of the late Floyd and Anna Wessie Lanse. He worked for the George Farrell Service Station for 20 years before opening his own station on West Union at Scott St. He was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, and was a past member of the Elks Lodge in Newark. The funeral home proudly flies the Air Force flag in honor of his service to our country from 1945-48 and during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Lohman Lanse; son Jerry (Susan) Lanse of Newark; daughter Brenda (Steve) Robinson of Newark; grandsons Jon (Nicole) Lanse and Christopher Allen; granddaughters Kim and Kelly Robinson and Jody Lanse; great-grandchildren Brittani Robinson, Marissa and McKenna Figueroa, Aiden and Anna Lanse; sister Peggy (Tony) Alvarado of Newark; sister-in-law Charlene Forbes; many aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his son Timothy in 1970, by his daughter Debra Lee in 1985, and mother-in-law Marie Lohman. Consider donations to the Finger Lakes DDSO, Activity Dept., 703 E. Maple Ave., Newark 14513 or to the American Cancer Society, 1400 N. Winton Rd., Rochester 14609. 

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June 13, 2008

Featherly, Murray - Murray M. Featherly Jr., of Sodus died June 11, 2008. Murray is survived by his wife of 53 years, Berdeane Romer Featherly; sons Murray (Dawn Michelle) Featherly of Sodus, Grant (Beth) Featherly of North Rose; granddaughter Sarah Ann Featherly of Sodus; brothers and sisters Phillip (Edna) Featherly of Sodus, Sumner (Audrey) Pearsall of Fairport, Mary Fowler of Newark, Betty Hayden of Hilton. Murray was predeceased by his parents, Murray and Ethel Glass Featherly, brother Richard C. Featherly, sister Mildred Millie M. Featherly, brothers Leo and Winford 'Winnie' Pearsall, and John Pearsall. A Mechanical Engineer, Murray retired from the Dynalec Corporation in 1997. He was a Navy veteran, having served from 1951-55 and was assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron Four in Jacksonville, Florida. Visitation will be Tuesday June 17, from 11 to 2 at Norton Funeral Home in Sodus, where his funeral will be held following visitation. Interment with Military Honors will immediately follow at Sodus Rural Cemetery. Contributions will be appreciated at Sodus Town Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 344, Sodus 14551.

Smith, Marilyn - Marilyn L. (Aldrich) (Johnson) Smith, 70, of Palmyra died June 10, 2008. She was predeceased by husbands Earl R. Smith, David E. Johnson; parents Pearle and Gladys Aldrich. She is survived by her children, Michael Johnson, Christine (Jeff) Johncox, Laura (David) Odle, Lori Burcroff, Steven Smith, Kevin Smith; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sisters Joline (Bill) Bouwens, Nancy (Jimmy) DeMatteo; nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Saturday, June 14 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the home of Jeff and Chris Johncox, 2391 Maple Ave., Palmyra. Marilyn will be buried at 10 a.m. Monday, June 16 at Marion Cemetery. Donations appreciated to Parkinson's Disease Assn. or Wayne County Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home in Palmyra.

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June 11, 2008

Ford, Richard - Richard E. Ford, 82, formerly of Savannah and Newark, died June 4, 2008, in Mims, Florida. Richard was employed as a farmer, mailman and in the metal shop at the Newark Developmental Center. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen (Morey); two daughters, Judy Maldonado of Florida and Penny McClinton of Marion; eight grandchildren, three great-granddaughters, nieces and nephews. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

Feiock, Eloise - Eloise L. Feiock, 95, of Palmyra, died June 9, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband George F. Feiock. She is survived by her sister Pearl A. Smith of Palmyra, and nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Thursday, June 12 from 4-6 p.m. at McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson Street, Palmyra, where her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. She will be buried at Riverside Cemetery, Clifton Springs. Donations may be made to Palmyra Fire Dept. Oxygen Squad in her memory.

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June 9, 2008

Waldorf, Irene - Irene Waldorf, 90, of Newark died June 7, 2008 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1917 in North Greece, daughter of Albert and Theo Rowley Lockner. She graduated from High School in N. Greece and then from Rochester Business Institute. In Newark she worked for C.H. Stuart Co. as an executive secretary. She joined the First United Methodist Church of Newark and was active on many church committees. She was a charter member of the Methodist Women Quilting Club. She was a self-taught organ and piano player and would use that talent in church. For many years she volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader in the Newark area. She enjoyed reading and sports, baseball and football, and was a Buffalo Bills fan. While working at C.H. Stuart she played on the women's softball team. There will be no calling hours. Family and friends may attend a Memorial Service on Friday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, 124 W. Miller St., Newark. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Waldorf please consider donations to the Living Memorial Fund at the First United Methodist Church of Newark, 301 S. Main St., Newark, 14513 or the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance, 301 Frey St., Newark. She will be remembered by her daughters, Lynne (Fritz) Ring of Tennessee and Anita (Mickey) Ruffalo of Georgia; 10 grandchildren including Bonnie Jackson-Wright, and five great-grandchildren; sister Velma Johnson of Rochester; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 1999 by husband Lynn H. Waldorf; by her daughter Sharon Tellier; brothers Avery and Everett Lockner; sister Jean Goodall. www.watermanfuneralhome.com

Briggs, Ethel - Ethel L. Briggs of Wolcott died June 7, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Louise (Steven) McCormick of Rochester; 7 brothers: Ernest Foster of Rochester; Robert (Mary) Foster, Paul (Vivian) Foster, and Harold (Shirley) Foster, all of Cortland; Ralph (Ruth) Foster of Hendersonville, Tennessee; Carl (Mary) Foster of Frederick, Maryland; and Charles (Faith) Foster of Winston Salem, North Carolina; three sisters: Mary Jane Foster and Ruth Stevens, both of Cortland and Edna (Lynn) Widger of Woodbine, Maryland; two brothers-in-law, Everett (Carol) Briggs of Sodus Center and Ellis (Faye) Briggs of North Rose; sister-in-law Barbara Briggs of East Williamson and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mrs. Briggs was retired from the Doyle Detective Agency at Xerox. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church of Wolcott; was a former Sunday school teacher at the North Rose Assembly of God Church and a charter member of the Newark Free Methodist Church. Friends may call Monday (June 16) from 12:30 to 1:30 at the Colvin-Robertson-Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford Street, Wolcott. Funeral services will be held at 1:30, followed by interment at Glenside Cemetery in Wolcott. www.hsnorton.com

Burkholder, Lillian - Lillian A. Burkholder, 86, of Sodus died June 6, 2008. She was a retiree of C.H. Stuart in Newark. She was predeceased by her husband Tip in 1994. also . She is survived by her favorite niece, Linda Heffner, and great-nephew Fred Heffner, both of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania; great-niece Carol Ann Resanovich of Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, and other nieces and nephews. She is survived by her close friends Carolyn Seager of Ontario and Betty Ann Mastrangelo of Sodus. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at Sodus Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions will be appreciated at United Third Methodist Church of Sodus. Arrangements by the Norton Funeral Home in Sodus.

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June 6, 2008

Bedette, Herb - Herbert Eugene Bedette, 91, of Newark died June 4, 2008 at the F.F. Thompson Hospital. Family and friends may call Sunday (June 8) from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. The Newark VFW Post 2883 will hold a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be Monday (June 9) at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Weeden officiating. Burial will follow in Port Gibson Cemetery with full military honors. In memory of Herb, please consider donations to the American Diabetes Assoc., 595 Blossom Rd., Suite 208, Rochester, 14610 or the Newark VFW Post 2883 Honor Guard, 225 E. Union St., Newark 14513. He was born the son of the late Henry and Mary Govenor Bedette on June 25, 1916 in Port Gibson. He retired from Garlock Corp. in Palmyra and worked part time at the Newark Post office. An avid bird watcher, Herb also enjoyed the outdoors including fishing and hunting. Card playing was a favorite pastime for Herb. The funeral home proudly flies the Army flag in honor of Herb's service to our country during WWII. He was a member of the Newark VFW Post 2883, Marion American Legion, and Newark Masonic Lodge. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Tynon of Peru, Nebraska and Karen Bedette of Newark; grandchildren Kelly (Col. Bryan) Bequette, Tricia (Jason) Adams and Capt. William Andrew Tynon; four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Herb was predeceased by his brothers Pete, Myron, Leonard, Ray, James Hank and Abe; sisters Joann Mosher and Mary Bedette. You are invited to light a candle of condolence or memory by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

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June 4, 2008

Celso, Bernie - Bernard Joseph Celso, 82, of Newark died June 2, 2008 at his daughter's home in Stanley. Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday (June 5) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his son Father B. Thomas Celso at 11 a.m. Friday (June 6) at St. Michael's Church, South Main Street, Newark. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Michaels Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark. Bernard was born May 3, 1926 in Clyde, the son of Vito and Madeline (Marro) Celso, the 12th of 14 children. A Sergeant in the Army Air Corps, he flew as a ball turret gunner in a B-24 Liberator during World War II. On August 23, 1947, he married Katherine Ross. He and his brothers ran a dry cleaning business in Newark for several years. After Urban Renewal acquired their building, he worked 14 years at Xerox. He was a faithful communicant of St. Michael's Church. Bernie was an extraordinary minister of the Holy Eucharist. He and his wife Kathy played guitar for the Folk Group and sang together in the choir. He was proud to sing the Alleluia from Handel's Messiah for Easter celebrations. Bernie helped to start the Ministry of Praise at St. Michaels and also had a prison ministry. In the seventies, Bernie and Kathy held Reality Group and bible study meetings in their home. They were also active in Cursillo, Family Camp at Stella Maris, Seminars at Notre Dame and Prayer Cenacle. Bernie was a past Grand Knight and member of the Newark Council Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed being an actor with the Newark Players. He especially enjoyed long walks, coffee with friends and watching EWTN. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Katherine, three sons Rev. B. Thomas of Newark, Daniel (Meg) of Irondequoit, Timothy (Kathy) of Jupiter, Fl., two daughters Michele Celso of Auburn and Mary (Steve) Seely of Stanley; eleven grandchildren: Joshua, Jacob, Jessica, Jeremy, Andy, Jeanne, Abigail, Sarah, Mat, Chris and Mary Grace, two great grandsons Jeffrey and Ryan; his sisters Mary Pizzillo of Canandaigua and Lucy Lawrence of Los Angeles, sister-in-laws Florence and Tina Celso, many nieces, nephews and many, many friends. He is predeceased by is brothers Ben, Rocco, Thomas, Anthony, Richard and sisters Emma Celso, Margaret Greco, Jane Sebastian, Theresa Carpenter, Lena Zappia and Virginia DeMarco. Remembrances may be sent to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

Turner, Rich - Richard 'Rich' Leon Turner, 60, of Marion died June 1, 2008. Family and friends may attend a Funeral Service on Wednesday, June 4 at 1 p.m. at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church, 2057 E. Palmyra-Port Gibson Rd. Burial will follow in East Palmyra Cemetery Rich was born the son of the late Leon and Fern Moulthrop Turner on October 15, 1947 in Westport, PA. He retired from Gleason Works where he was a machinist for many years. Rich was a member of the E. Palmyra Christian Reformed Church. Rich is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Nell DeVisser Turner; sons David (Kim) and Paul Turner both of Marion; grandchildren Ashley, Bradley, Jackie and Jordan; brothers Henry (Norma) of N. Rose, Gary (Wanda), 'JR' (Susie) both of Sodus, Randy (Patty) of FL. and Barry Turner of Sodus; sisters Linda (Stanley) Gay of Martville, NY and Barbara (Bill) Griffith of Wolcott; many nieces and nephews. Rich was predeceased by a sister Shirley Turner. Consider donations to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. N., Rochester, 14609. www.watermanfuneralhome.com.

Hartman, Paul - Paul H. Hartman, 82, of Conway, South Carolina died May 21, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Florence Hartman; son, Robert (Margie) Simpson; daughter, Janice (Grant) Livermore of Williamson; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran. He loved horses, dogs (German Shepherds) and his family. Services were held in Conway, South Carolina with interment in East Newark Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Young Funeral Home in Williamson.

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June 2, 2008

Greco, Joe - Joseph F. Greco, 70, of Newark died unexpectedly, May 31, 2008, at his home on Cole Road. Joe was born September 29, 1937 in Newark, the son of Joseph and Mary Phillips Greco. A plumber, he had worked for Lagana Plumbing for more than 30 years. Joe and his brother Francis then operated Greco Plumbing and Heating. He served with the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 and was a member of the August Mauer Post American Legion. Joe loved to go fishing and camping. He is survived by his fiancee Phyllis Wagner. He was a loving father and grandfather of three children: Debbie (Mitch) Ruffalo of Newark, Julie (Steve) Roelands of Virginia Beach, and Joseph P. (Penny) Greco of Newark, and 11 grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother Anthony Ramos of Clyde, two sisters Catherine Bachman of Waterloo, and Marie Wilkie of Syracuse, several nieces, nephews and his ex-wife and friend Loretta Pollock of Hudson, Florida. Joe was predeceased by his parents and brother Francis Greco and a fiancee Margaret Perrin. Friends may call Wednesday (June 4) from 4-7 p.m. at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on June 5 at St. Michaels Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Michaels Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark.

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May 31, 2008

Lester, Diane - Diane Lester, 50 of Ithaca, died May 28, 2008 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jean Lester. She is survived by her daughter, Dee Humby and one granddaughter, Cheyenne Humby; a sister, Judy Lester; a brother, Kenneth C. Lester; two aunts, Elizabeth (Milton) Savage and Beth Lester; several cousins. Friends and family may call Monday, June 2 from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Norman Waterman Funeral Home, 124 W. Miller Street, Newark. Burial will follow in East Palmyra Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Herson Funeral Home, Ithaca.

Laplant, Norm - Norman C. LaPlant, 76, of Newark died May 25, 2008. He was born March 29, 1932, in Rochester, son of Joseph and Lora VanDamme LaPlant. Norm worked for 25 years at Garlock, Inc., retiring in 1993. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars. He is survived by his wife Catherine; children Lorraine (Ira) Tohafjian of Savannah, Norman (Kim) LaPlant of Newark, Linda (Charles) Benfer of Rochester, Christine (Ray) LaPlant of Rochester, Wayne (Kathy) LaPlant of Newark, Kimberly (Gerry) Minns of Phelps, Raymond (Dena) Tokaya of Marion, and Monique McGee of Newark; 22 grandchildren including Cindy Figueroa and Katrina McGee; 23 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Carol Barksdale of Florida and Geraldine Martinez of Georgia. He was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. Arrangements entrusted to Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, Newark. Private graveside funeral services at Riverview Cemetery in Phelps. www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

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May 28, 2008

Fay, Rodney - Rodney E. Fay, 61, of Rochester and Marion died May 25, 2008. He had been a resident at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Rodney was born October 14, 1946 in Buffalo, son of Gordon and Martha Dobbelaere Fay. He was an artist and had lived in Rochester for many years before moving to Marion. He is survived by his mother, Martha Provost of Newark; his good friend Regina Norrison of Marion, and his sister Paula (Joe Simmons) Provost of Redondo, California. Rodney was predeceased by a sister Victoria Thompson. Remembrances may be sent to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Interment is in the Newark Cemetery.

Sergeant, Virginia - Virginia L. Sergeant, 85, of Lyons died May 26, 2008 at Newark Hospital. Virginia was born , Sept. 12, l922 in Palmyra, daughter of George and Hattie McDonald Tyler. She worked at the Wayne County Nursing Home for 22 years. She is survived by two daughters, Dora Fitch & Patricia Schuldt (Bucky Contario) of Lyons; three sons, William (Geraldine) of Clifton Springs and John (Dottie) of Newark, Keith of Lyons; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grand-children, eight great-great-grandchildren; sister Floretta Arbogast of Oregon, daughter-in-law, Melody Sergeant. She was predeceased by her husbands, George Sergeant and Ed Sonneville, her son Richard in 1986, and son-in-law James Fitch in 2005. Calling hours are today, May 28 from noon to 2, at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark. A service at 2 p.m. will be officiated by Aubrey Schuldt. Burial will be in in south Lyons Cemetery.

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May 24, 2008

Gonzalez, Maria T. - Maria Teresa Gonzalez, of Newark, 85 died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the DeMay Living Center with her loving children by her side. All services will be private. Burial took place in East Newark Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Gonzalez please consider donations to St. Michael Church, South Main Street, Newark, 14513. Mrs. Gonzalez was born the daughter of the late Miguel and Ana Maria Negron Vicente on June 11, 1922 in Puerto Rico. She was a member of St. Michael Church and enjoyed dancing, music, flowers and animals. Mrs. Gonzalez will be remembered by her daughter Lucy (James) DiSanto of Savannah; sons Orlando "Speedy" (Cheryl) Gonzalez of Newark, Jose (Paula) Gonzalez of Marion and Nelson Gonzalez of Manchester; 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; brother Virgino (Millie) Vicente of Fl.; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gonzalez was predeceased by her husband Jose R. Gonzalez on Jan. 26, 1998; two sisters and two brothers. You are invited to light a candle of condolence or memory by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

Harris, Jeanne A. – Jeanne Aileen Harris, 82 died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Friday, May 23, 2008. Family and friends may call Thursday (May 29) from 4 to 6 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will follow calling at 6 p.m. with the Rev. James Carol officiating. Mrs. Harris was born the daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Fischer Verschleiser on Sept. 25, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. After graduation she moved to California where she married the late Robert Harris. While in Los Angeles, she anchored a radio talk show for three years. This was followed by a partnership in a public relations firm. When the firm was sold, she joined a major health care organization as Vice President. While there, she created Census Builder, a subsidiary of the corporation, and later purchased it from the company. At retirement, she moved to Newark to be near her children. Mrs. Harris was a life member of the ACBL Bridge Association. During her retirement, Mrs. Harris frequently enjoyed quiet pleasures like reading, crossword puzzles and gardening. Mrs. Harris will be remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Tony Crisci; son Scott Harris both of Newark; she is also survived by two grandchildren, Robert Joseph Harris and Alicia Jeanne Crisci; three nephews and many friends. Mrs. Harris was predeceased by her husband Robert Harris in 1977; sister Suzanne Jo Trider in1997. You are invited to light a candle of condolence or memory by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

May 22, 2008

Biddle, Thomas - The honorable Thomas W. Biddle of Newark, who was elected to five terms as Justice of the Village of Newark, died May 21, 2008, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Jane; daughter Susan 'Muffy' Biddle Jaffe and son-in-law Charles Jaffe of Cohasset, Massachusetts; granddaughters Thomson Elizabeth Biddle Jaffe and Whitney Rose Biddle Jaffe, also of Cohasset; nieces and nephews; and loving caregivers, who helped make his later years comfortable and enjoyable. Born in Ann Arbor Michigan, Tom Biddle graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1943. He was a dedicated public servant and volunteer, who took on roles as a director of no less than half dozen community groups as a sidelight to a distinguished law career. His public service began with his Army service from 1944-1946, where he saw combat with Company L, 262nd Infantry; earning a Purple Heart for injuries suffered in the sinking of the troop ship Leopoldville, which claimed the lives of more than 750 American soldiers in the 1944 Christmas Eve disaster; one of the worst troop-ship disasters in US Naval history. After the war, he returned to Ann Arbor to study at the University of Michigan, where he combined his lifelong passion for Michigan football with the love of his life, Jane Lammert. He courted Jane while earning his undergraduate degree. They married in 1950, spent their earliest years together as he worked towards his law degree at Michigan. Together, they have been ardent Michigan fans for more than 50 years. After getting his law degree in 1952, Biddle was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1953. After a brief tenure with the Rochester law firm Nixon & Hargrave, he opened his own law office in Newark in 1954. Biddle took his interest in the law beyond his private practice and into the community. Aside from his 20 years as Newark Village Justice, he also served as an assistant district attorney for Wayne County, Town Counsel to the Town of Arcadia from 1971-91, and chairman of the Wayne County Conditional Release Commission for two years, ending in 1991. Biddle took a position as a member of the State Board of Parole, where he served four more years. Tom also was a member of the Wayne County bar Association for more than 30 years, serving as president in 1965-67; served on the board of Directors and was president in 1961-62 of the Newark Lions Club, on the board of the Arcadia community Chest, 1956-62, serving as president in 1961. He was a board member of the Newark Chamber of Commerce 1957-60. The Biddles were instrumental in starting the Humane Society of Wayne County, where he served on the board of directors from 1986-1991, and co-chaired with his wife, the Capital Campaign, that raised $140,000 toward establishment of the group's shelter. After retiring from public service, he stayed active, serving as the Republican Election Commissioner of Wayne County, even after suffering a debilitating stroke in 2003. He also continued performing civil wedding ceremonies, most recently just a month ago. He will be long remembered for his integrity, forthrightness and compassion. Biddle served on the Advisory Board of the Wayne County Community Endowment and Component Fund of the Rochester Area Foundation, from 1985-91, was a member of the and Past Master of the Newark Masonic Lodge, the District Grand Master of the Wayne County region in 1981 and the Newark Elks Lodge. He was a member of the August Mauer Post, American Legion, and proudly participated in the Memorial Day Parades. He was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church, serving on the Board of Trustees from 1966-72 and acting as chairman of the board from 1970-72. Calling hours are 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court, Newark. Private burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons 14489. Remembrances may be sent to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

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May 21, 2008

Miller-Savard, Vicki - Dr. Vicki Miller-Savard, 42, of Manchester died May 17, 2008 in a white-water-rafting accident on the Cheat River in West Virginia. She was there on vacation, with her husband Kerry and their long-time friends, Don and Marcella Burkard. She is survived by her loving husband, Kerry Savard; her father, Robert (Joyce) Miller; her brother, Brian (Sarah) Miller; her in-laws, Jim (Sue) Savard; her sister-in-laws, Shelly (Don) Roberts, Kim (Jason) Condon; her brother-in- law, Tracy (Michelle) Savard; her nieces, Kendra, Stephanie, and Robin Miller; Mackenzie Roberts, Kristin Savard, and Talia Martinez; her nephews, Tanner, John, and Michael Miller; Dylan Roberts, Jakob Savard, and Nolan Condon. Dr. Savard is predeceased by her mother, Sue Miller, and her brother, Robin Miller. The daughter of Sue and Robert Miller, Dr. Savard was a 1983 graduate of Bloomfield Central High School. In 1985 she graduated from The State University of New York at Canton and later went on to achieve her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. Immediately thereafter, she earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago in 1994. In partnership with her colleague and friend, Dr. Carrie O'Neil, Dr. Savard built a thriving medical practice, Complete Foot Care, with offices in Seneca Falls and Newark. Dr. Savard was affiliated with both Geneva General Hospital and Newark Wayne Community Hospital, and was a respected member of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (Board Certified), the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Savard is warmly remembered by many life-long friends and extended family members. She loved life and lived hers to the fullest. Her many interests included golf, soccer, running, biking, and camping. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at the Kennedy & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 2 South Ave., East Bloomfield, NY 14443. Her funeral will be Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget's Church, 15 Church St., East Bloomfield. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Bristol. Contributions in Dr. Savard's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association Rochester Chapter, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester 14620 or to the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, in honor of Fahris Wyand, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester 14642.

Neely, Warren - Warren G. Neely, 86, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Newark, died May 20, 2008. He was born March 4, 1922 in Rochester, son of Orville Frank Neely and Elsie Eberwein Neely. Following service in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he was a high school principal, teacher and coach who touched many lives during his career. He was past president of the Newark Rotary Club and former board member Newark Public Library. A central Florida resident since 1981, he was a member of First United Methodist Church of Clermont. Surviving is his wife Gene Smith Neely, whom he married on June 24, 1950; son Stephen (Mary Alice) Neely of Springfield, Ohio, and their children Katie, Matthew & Chris; and son Rick (Robyn) Neely of Windermere, Florida and their children Connor and Sarah. He was predeceased by his sister Ruth Neely. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Clermont. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Warren Neely Scholarship Fund at Newark High School, Peirson Ave., Newark. Arrangements entrusted to Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont, FL 34711.

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May 20, 2008

Crane, Larry - Larry Anthony Crane, 55, of Newark died May 18, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital after a battle with cancer. Larry was born the son of the late Donson and Nancy Sacco Crane on February 9, 1953 in Sodus. He began his career as a mechanic at Finewood Motors and also worked 20 years for Mike Barnard Chevrolet in Newark. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, camping, cook outs, family and friends. He is survived by his wife Georgia Stacy Crane; son David (Michele) VanGorder of Shortsville; daughter Elisa VanGorder of Rome, NY; grandchildren Hunter, Christian and Johanna; sisters Hope Cappa of Syracuse and Lynne Littlefield of Texas; nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Ron Holder. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 on Thursday (May 22) at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. Funeral Service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in East Newark Cemetery. Please consider donations to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. North, Rochester 14609.

Breen, David Sr. - David J. Breen, Sr., 83, of Palmyra, died May 17, 2008. Dave joined his father and family in the grocery business, where they worked in the Wayne County area for many years. He was active in many community organizations, including United Way, Wayne ARC and Dollars for Scholars. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Breen. He is survived by his wife Mary Breen; children, Patrick (Linda) Breen, Terri (Charles) Ziegler, Tim (Lois) Breen, Dave (Karen) Breen, Jr., Marty Breen, Kelly Breen, Tom Breen; grandchildren, Jenny (Travis) Whitton, Amy (David) Trask, Christopher (Nicole Warner), Sarah (Charles Mitchell), Erin Breen, Trisha (Chad) Redmond, Patrick Breen, Jr., Sean Breen; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Bernice Wood, Madeline Saver, Gerry Havert, Betty Benzel, Jim (Bev) Breen, Sr.; nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Tuesday, May 20 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at McGuire/ Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anne's Church, Palmyra, followed by burial at St. Anne's Cemetery. Donations appreciated at Palmyra Community Center, Palmyra Fire Dept., Oxygen Squad, or Dollars for Scholars in his memory.

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May 19, 2008

Seyfried, Jim - James Edward Seyfried, 68, of Phelps died May 13, 2008, at the House of John Hospice. Jim served in the Air Force. He owned and operated J&N Lock and Key Service, Dover, Delaware and Wild Bird Emporium, Canandaigua. He retired from Chase Pitkin in Newark. Jim was a long-time member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and the Ontario Pathways. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hyde Seyfried, formerly of LeRoy; daughter, Debra Dennis; three grandchildren, Samantha, Alexandra and Matthew, all of Phelps; brothers, John of Farmington and Michael of Batavia; 10 nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Si and Kay Seyfried of Wyoming, NY. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 24 at 2 p.m., at the United Church of Phelps, 58 Main Street, Phelps. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432. Arrangements were made by the R.A. Patrick Funeral Home.

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May 16, 2008

Denosky (Nichols), Agnes, "Peg"- Peg Denosky, 73, of Palmyra, died on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer. Peg was born on March 26, 1935 in Newark, NY. She was a graduate of Clifton Springs High School and a retiree of Garlock in Palmyra. Peg was a member of the First Baptist Church of Manchester and a former member of the First Baptist Church of Palmyra. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed the Thursday Lunch Bunch at church and quilting in her spare time. Family and friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 on Monday, May 19 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at the First Baptist Church in Manchester. A reception will follow the service in the church dining hall. Burial will be in South Farmington Cemetery. Mrs. Denosky is survived by her sons Wayne (Terri) Nichols of Macedon, Neill (Claire) Nichols of Georgia and Charles (Kathy) Denosky of Shortsville; daughters Denise Denosky of North Carolina and Kate Hay of New Zealand; grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, Jeremy, Jordan, Adam and Samantha Nichols, Ben Denosky, Jason Rowles and Jennifer Santee; great-grandchildren Jeffrey Orbaker, Alexander Santee and Ryan Santee, Aunt Inez Veto; companion Ed Brickle and many friends. She was predeceased by her first husband Harold Nichols in 1957 and her second husband Charles Denosky in 2004. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in memory of Peg to the First Baptist Church of Manchester, 54 Main St., Manchester, NY 14504 or the American Cancer Society, 1400 N. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14609.

Cameron, Randy - Randy S. Cameron, 53, of Boca Raton, Florida died May 15, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born July 28, 1954 in Newark, son of Harry and Janet (Fisk) Cameron. He is survived by his wife Lynda, children Cory (Samantha) and Jason (Jessica); two grandchildren, Connor and Landon; brothers Craig (Adele) Cameron of Hilton Head, South Carolina, Terry (Bobbi) Cameron of Newark; sister Karen (Jeff) VanHall of Seneca Falls; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in 1993 by his father and in December 2007 by his mother.

Arbogast, Elvin - Elvin L. Arbogast, 77, of Newark, died May 15, 2008 at the DeMay Living Center. Elvin was born in Pennsylvania on September 25, 1930. He served in the Army in the Korean War and was involved in the VA Hospital in Canandaigua. He retired from Mobil Chemical Co. in Macedon in 1991 as a printer. A graveside service will be Monday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the East Newark Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Benedict officiating. Mr. Arbogast is survived by his granddaughter Tina Scott of Geneva, brother Kenneth of Palmyra, nieces and several great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the DeMay Living Center, Driving Park Ave., Newark 14513. Arrangements by Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark.

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May 15, 2008

Bovet, Zoe - Zoe C. Bovet, 93, of Marion died May 13, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Donald Bovet and sons-in-law, Walter Beecher and Peter Castle. She is survived by daughters, Jeanne Beecher of Walworth, Jackie Castle of Buffalo, Judy (Keith) Bovet-Egnor of Canandaigua; son, John (Jean) Bovet of Marion; a brother, Henry (Jennie) Batsleer of Penn Yan; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; dear friend, Robin Barnes and family of Williamson; many dear friends. Zoe was a member of the Penfield Orchestra and an active member of the St. Gregory Church (Stephen Ministries). She volunteered at the Newark-Wayne Hospital and was a volunteer nurse for Red Cross Blood Drives. Calling hours are Friday, May 16 from 2-4 & 7-9 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo Street, Marion. A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory's Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marion Public Library, P.O. Box 30; or Dr. Bovet Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Marion Central School, 4034 Warner Rd., Marion 14505; or Clifton Springs Nursing Home Recreational Fund, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs 14432.

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May 14, 2008

Jarzynka, Stan - Stanley C. Jarzynka, 8l, of Newark died May 13, 2008. Stan was born in Warsaw, Poland, June 26, 1926. He retired from Finger Lakes DDSO in grounds & transportation 1990. In his earlier years he worked for Jackson & Perkins Co. & the Hallagan Manufacturing Co. He had worked for the T. Spencer Knight family for many years. He served in the Army & also served in the German War. He was a member of August Mauer Post 286 of Newark for 38 years. He also was a member of St. Michaels Church. He is survived by eight daughters: Stephanie (Randy) Shatto of FL; Helen (Dennis) Baker of Newark; Marianna Jarzynka, of FL, Veronica Trommer of Rochester, Lillian (Greg) Tucker of FL; PattyAnn Jarzynka of Newark, Suzanna Jarzynka (Jose Morales) of Newark; Betty Ann (James) Brady of FL; four sons: Stanley Jr. of Virginia Beach, Richard (Judy) of Newark, Frank of Newark, Mark (Ethel Peters) of Newark; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Isabelle Harvey, Mary Nellis, Betty (Bill) Viola; brothers-in-law, John (Harriet) Barberi Sr., Samuel (Dottie) Barber; special friends Eva Niemiec, Suzanna Kuczminski, Christine Jaworski. He was predeceased by his wife Tillie in 1994. Friends may call Thursday, May 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark. A Funeral mass will be held Friday at l0 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Newark. Burial in Newark Cemetery with full military rites accorded. Memorials to St. Michael's Church or to Finger Lakes Oncology & Radiation, 7 Ambulance Dr., Clifton Springs.

Kelly, Connie - Constance Legg Kelly, 78, of Newark died May 13, 2008 at Highland Hospital. She was born June 12, 1929, in Rochester, the daughter of William and Alda Will Boswell. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild and as an Elder. Connie volunteered for many years with the Boxwood Twig at the Newark Hospital. She was a member of the Newark Garden Club and Newark Country Club. She enjoyed, rug hooking, gardening, playing Bridge, and golf. She is survived by three daughters: Catherine Beers of Houston, TX, Victoria Legg of Berkeley, CA and Tracy (Michael) Barnard of Fairport; grandchildren Carey DeVaney, Tonya Wahaley, Elizabeth and Max Wolkins; a sister Patricia Prince of Rochester; two brothers, William Boswell of Rochester and Charles Boswell of Francestown, NH; several nieces and nephews. Connie was predeceased by her husbands Arthur Legg in 1977 and Walter Kelly in 1989, and her son Charles 'Skip' Legg in 1983. Calling hours are Friday (May 16) from 4 to 8 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral Services will be at 9 a.m. May 17 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, South Main St., Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials appreciated at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 400 South Main Street, Newark, 14513 or Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons 14489.

Deisering, Fran - Francis P. Deisering, 74, of Waterloo died May 12, 2008, at Geneva General Hospital. Fran was born in Clifton Springs, Aug. 2, 1933; son of Peter & Regina Maslyn Deisering. He was a supervisor for NDC and was in charge of a home in Clifton Springs. He farmed and worked for the Paul Rockefeller family on their farm. He was an avid fisherman and showed miniature horses. He was a member of the NRA and American Miniature Horse Association. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Lush Deisering, whom he married Aug. 2, 1974. Survived by five children: William (Anne) of NC; Barbara (Carl) Ford of NC; Robert of Palmyra; Brenda (Carl) of NC; Kathleen Deisering of Palmyra; three stepchildren - Suzanne (Roger) Head of Moravia; Dennis (Roxanne) Smith of Weedsport; Earl (Shelia) Smith of Port Byron; three brothers, Leon (Carol) of Arizona, Rodney (Barbara) of Phelps, Kevin (Carol) of Ohio; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, special friend, Mike (Gail Bush), his mother, Regina Maslyn of Phelps, and step-siblings. He was predeceased by his son Brian and his sister, Joyce Merton. Friends may call Friday, May 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Ct., Newark. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., at Funeral with Rev. Mark Brewer. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.

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May 13, 2008

Fisher, Enid - Enid L. LeRoy Fisher, 84, of Williamson died May 11, 2008. She is survived by her sons, James Fisher of Sodus, Donald (Karen) Fisher of Canandaigua; daughter, Dorothea (Milo) Whitcomb of Lyons; grandchildren, Heather, Jacob, Gertrude and John Fisher; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Fisher of Batavia, Martha (David) Clarisse of Shortsville; nieces, nephews and special friends. She was predeceased in 2000 by her husband, Claude E. Fisher. Calling hours are Wednesday, May 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main Street. A Celebration of her life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Williamson, Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Williamson, P.O. Box 188, Williamson 14589.

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May 12, 2008

Burm, Edward - Edward L. Burm, 69, of Newark died May 9, 2008. He was born October 19, 1938 in Sodus, son of Peter and Rose Francisco Burm. He was a roofing contractor, had been self-employed, and worked for Graybill & Jackson Burm Co. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Sapp) Burm; four daughters, Angel Burm of Palmyra, Teresa Burm of Geneva, Lori (Paul) Walter of Clyde, Amanda Pilozzi of Lyons; three sons, Edward L. Burm II of Rochester, James DeJohn of Lyons, and Joe (Whitney) Pilozzi of Newark; three brothers, Peter of Newark, Joseph of Canandaigua, LaVerne of Lyons; a sister, Marjorie (Jerry) DeRuyter of Fort Lauderdale; 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson, nieces and nephews. Calling hours are today, May 12 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Neark, where funeral service will follow calling hours. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials appreciated care of Montel Williams Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 331 West 57th St., #420, NYC 10019.

Waeghe, Edwin - Edwin J. Waeghe, 88, of Sodus died May 9, 2008. Edwin is survived by his wife Elizabeth, son Russell (Nancy) Waeghe, daughter Barbara (Ronald) Virts; step- children Rev. Gary (Peg) Bryden, Dave (Judie) Lenkiewicz, Tim (Loretta) Cummings, Tom (Pam) Bryden; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Edwin was predeceased in 1994 by his first wife Johanna, brother August and sister Helen. Edwin was a World War II Army Veteran, having served as a Staff Sergeant with the 236th Quartermaster Company, was Past Commander of Marion American Legion Post #1430, and had worked for many years at the former Hallman Chevrolet in Rochester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday (May 15) at St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church in Marion. Interment with military honors will be at the Marion Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be directed to Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main Street, Newark 14513. Arrangements entrusted to Norton Funeral Home, Sodus, www.hsnorton.com

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May 10, 2008

Johnson, Evelyn - Evelyn Ring Cummings Johnson, 76, of Canandaigua, died May 8, 2008 in Canandaigua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13 at St. Michael's Church, 325 South Main Street, Newark. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery. She was born August 22,1931, in Newark, daughter Frederic and Margaret Parys Ring. After graduating from Newark High School in 1949, Evie left her hometown to pursue a job in modeling. This led her to an exciting and adventure-filled career as a flight attendant for Colonial Airlines. She left the airlines to marry and raise her family in Waltham, MA. Following the untimely death (1972) of her first husband, Willis A. Cummings, she reentered to the work force as a secretary, first for the Plympton Elementary School in Waltham and then the Learning Prep School in Newton, MA. In 1998, she married her long-time friend Roger L. Johnson, Sr., and spent her remaining years residing in Canandaigua. She had a creative and artistic mind that loved beautiful things and had an eye for fashion and interior decorating. She was most at peace at home with her husband Roger, surrounded by her gardens, wild birds and beautiful views of her beloved Canandaigua Lake. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Roger; her children Laura R. Cummings (William) of Millbury, MA, Kenneth M. Cummings of Newark, and Stuart W. Cummings of Boulder, CO; step-children Jacqueline A. Johnson and Roger L. (Carol) Johnson, Jr. of Newark; grandsons Steven W. Cummings and William M. Fennelly; six step-grandchildren; her sister MaryJane Burke of Richmond, VA; her godchild Dianna Irby (Robert); nieces and nephews. 

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May 7, 2008

Swartz, Hazel - Hazel May Swartz, 99, died peacefully on May 6, 2008, at the Newark Manor, just a month shy of her 100th birthday. She was born June 6, 1908 in Newark, to Frederick and Emma Hollowbeck Allen. She was a 1926 graduate of Newark High School. She worked at Superior Body Sales for many years as a secretary. She taught Sunday School at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She was a great nature lover and enjoyed flowers, bird watching and walking. She is survived by her son Richard (Carol) Swartz of Greece; grandchildren Craig (Peg) of Webster, Bart (Trina), Clinton (Laura) and Lorie Hayes all of Greece; great grandchildren Lisa, Stacie, Cody, Jennifer, Eric Swartz and Heather Hayes; sister Betty Ahrans of Newark; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 1987 by her husband, Franklin J. Swartz; and by brothers Marion and Bob Allen, sisters Esther Frantz and Evelyn Evans. Calling hours are May 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, 124 West Miller St., Newark where a funeral service will follow calling, with Rev. Michael L Weeden officiating. Interment will be in Newark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to ABVI, 1510 Ridge Rd W, Rochester 14626 or to the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, East Miller St., Newark 14513.

Sermon, Emma Jean - Emma Jean Sermon, 86, formerly of Sodus, died May 3, 2008 in Asheboro, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her parents, loving husband Howard; three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by daughter Pat Myers; son Edwin (Sherrill) Sermon, grandchildren; Teresa (Ralph) Shaffer, Jeff Myers, Kristian Myers, Jonathan (Sheila) Sermon, Kristin Bowden, Sean (Betty) Sermon, and Brian Sermon; and nine great-grandchildren. Emma Jean was employed for many years at Sarah Coventry in Newark. She and her husband Howard enjoyed camping, hiking, canoeing, biking and cross country skiing with their friends in Sodus. For 20 years they spent the month of August in New Hampshire, where they were often joined by friends. She loved playing Bridge and belonged to several Bridge Clubs. She enjoyed quilting and needlepoint, collecting light houses and antique dishes. Calling hours are Friday May 9, 2-5 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home in Sodus. Her funeral service will be Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. Interment will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery, with a reception following at the church Fellowship Hall. Donations appreciated at St. John's Episcopal Church, 54 West Main St., Sodus 14551.

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May 6, 2008

Standaert, Robert - Robert C. Standaert, 89, of Marion and Webster, died April 30, 2008. He was retired from Gleason Works, Rochester. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Katherine (Sonneville) Standaert of Cherry Ridge, Webster; loving children, Richard (Lorrie Werner) Standaert, of Colorado Springs, CO, daughter, Elaine (Walter) Blankenberg, of Pultneyville; special grandchildren, Marc (Deanna) Blankenberg, Christopher (Melissa) Blankenberg, Andrew Standaert; great-grandchildren, Logan, Mason Evan, Arianna & Cameron Blankenberg. Private Interment at Ridge Chapel Cemetery, Williamson. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Pines of Peace, Inc. 2378 Ridge Rd., Ontario 14519. Arrangements by the Young Funeral Home, Williamson

Symonds, Rusty - Gary R. Symonds, 24, of Phelps, died May 4, 2008, as the result of an accident. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main St., Phelps. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the United Church of Phelps, with the Rev. A.J. Tierson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a trust fund to be established for their daughter, Marissa, c/o Colleen Riviello, P.O. Box 248, Dresden, 14441. Rusty was born on Nov. 12, 1983 in Fort Pierce, FL, son of Gary R. and Elizabeth Trask Symonds. Rusty was a 2002 graduate of Midlakes High School. He survived by his wife, Tera Symonds and their daughter, Marissa, of Clifton Springs; parents, Gary and Elizabeth Symonds of Phelps; brother Petty Officer Joshua (Maelyn) Symonds of Connecticut; sisters, Nicole (Ryan) Page of Phelps and Kristin Symonds of Newark; Grandmother, Ruth Trask of Kansas; uncles and aunts, Richard Lee Symonds of Florida, Dwight (Lori) Symonds of Canandaigua, William (Kelly) Symonds of Phelps, David (Alta) Symonds of Phelps, Claudia (Brad) Seehoffer of Phelps, Claudette Symonds of Phelps, Barbara (Craig) Huiras of Minnesota, Robert (June) Trask of Kansas and Patricia (Mark) McCain of Kansas; mother-in-law, Colleen Riviello of Dundee; nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Russell and Evelyn Symonds and Richard Trask; and aunt, Jodi Pollot.

VanHaneghan, Lenny - Leonard J. VanHaneghan, 63, of Palmyra, died May 4, 2008. He was predeceased by his son, Todd in 1993. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Jon (Dawn) and two grandchildren, Colin James and Briana Paige VanHaneghan. Friends may call today, May 6 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra, where a funeral service will be held May 7 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in East Palmyra Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Clifton Springs Hospital, Palliative Care Fund, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs 14432 or the Palmyra Fire Co., Inc., Box 33, Palmyra 14522.

Parsons, Hazel - Hazel Frances (Armstrong) Parsons, 93, died May 2, 2008, at the DeMay Living Center, Newark. Hazel was born June 6,1914, in Richfield Springs, daughter of Frank and Mary (Jones) Armstrong. She graduated from Richfield Springs Central School in 1933 and married Earl Richard Parsons on May 1, 1936 in Oneonta. He predeceased her on September 23, 2005. She is survived by three children: daughter Phyllis (John) Greene of Newark, two sons, Gene (Janet) Parsons of New Milford, CT, and Richard (Kathleen) Parsons of Laurens, NY; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Beverly Ritchko of Oneonta, Marilou (David) Stewart of New Hope, PA, and Josephine Parsons of Oneonta; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Harrie Armstrong, two sisters, Elda Sheldon and Eleanor Gravelding. Memorial contributions welcomed at DeMay Living Center Activities Fund, 100 Sunset Drive, Newark 14513.

Rooze, Doris - Doris M. Rooze, 91, of North Creek Road, Palmyra, died May 4, 2008. Doris was born Aug. 3, 1916 in Marion, daughter of Joseph and Susie Moose Orbaker. She was a long-time resident of Newark and lived in Palmyra for five years. Survived by two daughters; Shirley (Gene) Renckert, of Palmyra, and Barbara (Louis) Haitz of Fairville, a sister Mary (Fred) Gardner of Palmyra, several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 1977 by her husband Raymond J.; by sons Kenneth and John, and a daughter Diane; by brothers Arthur & Alvin Orbaker. Calling hours are Wednesday, May 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, where services at 8 p.m. will be officiated by the Rev. Dan Benedict. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Palmyra Volunteer Ambulance, Rt. 31, Palmyra 14522.

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May 5,  2008

Mein, Linda - Linda Mein, 60, of Newark died May 2, 2008. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today, May 5 at Stevens Funeral Home in Marion. Her funeral will be Tuesday (May 6) at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Williamson. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery. She is survived by her husband James; son James (Christy) Mein Jr. of Romulus; grandchildren Caleb, Maegann and Gerald; her parents, Lawrence and Bernice Snyder of Fort Covington; mother-in-law Madeline Mein of Clyde; brother Francis (Margaret Snyder of Fort Covington; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Emalee, and father-in-law Edward Mein.

Barker, Barbara - Barbara Ann Barker, 77, of Florida, died May 1, 2008. Born in Syracuse, she moved in 1992 to Ocala from Palmyra. She was retired from Mobil Chemical. She is survived by her husband Francis (Frank) Barker; son, Gregory Barker, daughters, Cynthia (Tom) Neill, Patricia (Rick) Davis, Susan (Domingo) Echevarria, Janet (Mike) Pritchard and Nancy (Patrick) Murray; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be planned.

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May 1,  2008

Williams, Johanna -Johanna E. (Bliek) Williams, 67, of Marion, died April 29, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Susie Bliek; brother Elwin Bliek and brothers-in-law, Percy Stresing, Richard Williams. Survived by her husband of 49 years, Douglas E. Williams; children, John (Debbie) Williams, Cheryl (Marvin Jr.) DeFisher and Steven (Kim) Williams; 10 grandchildren; sister Suzanne Stresing of Mentor, Ohio; brothers Donald (Mary) Bliek of Marion and LaVerne (Toni) Bliek also of Marion; sister-in-law Marian Bliek of Macedon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paige and Karen Stanton of Wolcott; many nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends. Calling hours are Friday, May 2, from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Stevens Funeral Home, 3878 Buffalo St., Marion. Funeral Services are Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at the Second Reformed Church, Mill Street, Marion. Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery. Donations can be made to Lifetime Care, 1120 South Main Street, Newark 14513 or Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua 14424.

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April 29,  2008

Cole, Kenneth - Kenneth V. Cole, 69, of Sohn Alloway Road, Lyons died April 27, 2008. Friends and family may call Tuesday, April 29, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 10 am with Father Ralph L. Tellier officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund at the Lyons United Methodist Church, 93 William St., Lyons 14489. He is survived by his wife, Dorann (Clow); two daughters, Kim (Christopher) Hansen of Lyons, and Debbie (Darrell) Sergent of Lyons; four grandchildren, James, Darrell, Jr., Meaghan, and Shannon; sister, Ethel Hartnagel of Texas; two brothers, Donald Cole of Lyons, and Raymond Cole of Lyons; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; twin sons, Todd & Tony; and a brother, Allan.

Paliotti, Tony - Anthony P. Paliotti, 87, of Lyons died April 25, 2008 at DeMay Living Center. Tony was born April 9, 1921, in Lyons, son of Philip and Mary DeTorio Paliotti. He served in the Army during World War II in the MASH unit in the Pacific Theater. He worked in their appliance store, Philco Appliances, in his earlier years and operated Paliotti Shoe Store with his father for many years. He drove school bus for Lyons Central School for 39 years. He was a charter member of the Lyons VFW, where he served as commander and treasurer for many years. He was a member of the Lyons American Legion. He was a member of the Lyons Rotary, where he served as secretary. He was a member of St. Michael's Church. He played with the Drum & Bugle Corps and for the Apple Knockers. He served on the Lyons National Bank Board for over 30 years and was a member of the Lyons Chamber of Commerce. In February, he celebrated 64 years with his beloved wife, Marge, who died Feb. 12, 2008. He is survived by his son, Robert James (Ni) of Cambodia; brother, Phil (Mary) of Lyons; sister, Dorothy Maddox of Ft. Myers, FL; nieces, nephews, cousins; and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Marge; and sister, Phyllis Herley. Arrangements entrusted to Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons. Interment is in South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lyons American Legion Memorial Wall or to St. Michael's Church, Lyons.

Ohmann, Myron - Myron Carmer Ohmann, 91, of Lyons died April 26, 2008. He was born August 24, 1916, in Lyons. He was a member for 79 years of the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons. A graduate of Lyons High School and St. Lawrence University, he did graduate work at Columbia University and Syracuse University. He was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served from April 1941 to December 1945 in the Pacific Theater. He married Katherine Negus of Lyons in 1945. From 1945 to 1958, he and his brother, Robert, owned the Ohmann Brothers Jewelry Store and Theater in Lyons. He then taught mathematics at Williamson High School for 23 years. He loved to golf and was a member of Wayne Hills Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Ohmann, four children: Burt Ohmann and his wife, Susan, Sara Bush and her husband, Bill, Kathy Anderson and her husband, Dave, and Wendy Fowler and her husband Jim; 11 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to The School of The Holy Childhood, or the Lyons Public Library.

Hotchkiss, Iva - Iva K. Hotchkiss, of Clyde, died April 28, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Friends may call April 30 (Wednesday), noon to 2, at Savannah Family of God Church. Burial in Butler-Savannah Cemetery. Memorials to Savannah Family of God Church, 13165 Church St., Savannah. Iva was born in Savannah, March 21, 1919, daughter of LaVern and Zora Mae Bates. She retired from General Electric in Auburn. She was a Foster Grandparent for 21 years. She is survived by son, Jacquel (Carol) Hotchkiss, Sr. of Zephyrhills, Florida; daughter, Karlyne Hotchkiss of Savannah, 6 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, nephew - Ambrose Jackson of Seneca Falls, nieces - Janet (Barry) LaVoy of Montezuma, and Joyce (Jack) Stowell of Savannah, and a dear friend, Karen Strossman. She was predeceased in 1972 by her husband, Clair and in 1984 by her son Adelbert. Arrangements entrusted to Pusateri Funeral Home, 68 Sodus St., Clyde.

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April 28, 2008

Rodrigues, John - John Rodrigues, 75, of Lyons died April 26, 2008. John was born May 7, 1932 in Forest City, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his brother Joseph (Kathleen) of Newark, and by Charlotte Crego and special friends in Lyons. Arrangements entrusted to Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons; interment is in South Lyons Cemetery.

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April 25, 2008

Fuller, Charlotte - Charlotte M. Fuller, 81, of Williamson, died April 23, 2008. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Williamson. She is survived by her devoted children, Deborah (Michael) Rexford of Buffalo, Gene (Julie) Fuller of Williamson, Donald (Cindy) Fuller of Oklahoma, Loren (Penny) Fuller of Webster, Lawrence (Cathleen) Fuller of Ohio; grandchildren, Shane (Karen) Schafer, Gene Jr. (Michelle) Fuller, Shayla (John) Stringer, Jason, Tonia, Joey, D.J., Morgan, and Bryce Fuller; six great-grandchildren; brother, Warren Cooke; sister, Frances Howard; a very special friend, Clyde. She was predeceased by her husband, Edgar Fuller. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 2 at Bible Baptist Church of Williamson. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to Bible Baptist Church of Williamson, 6463 Salmon Creek Rd., Williamson 14589 or Blossom view Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 6884 Maple Ave., Sodus 14551. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Williamson.

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April 24,2008

DePoint, Madelin - Madelin M. DePoint, 87, of Palmyra died April 23, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Madelin was born October 20, 1920, daughter of Peter and Anna Russell Pieters. She was married April 30, 1942 in East Palmyra to Isaac J. DePoint, Jr. She had worked for Garlock in Palmyra for over 30 years and was a former member of the Palmyra Kings Daughters. Madelin is survived by her son James DePoint of Palmyra; brother-in-law Jacob DePoint of Marion and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased August 3, 2002 by her husband Isaac; also by her sister Mary Levis. Family and friends are invited to call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 28 at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church. Interment will be in East Palmyra Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society, 1400 N. Winton Rd., Rochester 14609.

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April 23, 2008

Hamelinck, Carolyn - Carolyn T. Hamelinck, 80, of Newark died unexpectedly at her home on April 21, 2008. She was born November 16, 1927 in Arcadia, daughter of the late Roy and Jessica Gregor Trask. She was a 1946 graduate of Newark High School. As a sales clerk, she worked for Ames in Newark for 30 plus years. She was a member of the Arcadia Senior Citizens and enjoyed playing cards every Wednesday. She traveled with the Port Gibson Senior Citizens and played Bingo player every Monday night at St. Michael Church. She enjoyed reading, and being with her grandchildren. She was an 18-year cancer survivor. She is remembered by her sons John Hamelinck and Paul Hamelinck, both of Newark; daughters Janet (Mahlon Butch) Lathrop of Palmyra and Lori (Daniel) Shippers of Sodus; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother Maurice Trask of Syracuse and sister Louisa Voyles of Arizona; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 1987 by her husband John; in 2006 by granddaughter Jennifer Peck; in 2007 by her daughter-in-law Linda Hamelinck; and by siblings Ralph Trask and Etta Mae Rice. Family and friends may call today (April 23) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will be Thursday (April 24) at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Fairville Cemetery. Memorials welcomed at the American Cancer Society, 1400 N. Winton Rd., Rochester 14609. 

Bray, Mathew - Mathew J. Bray, 17, of Palmyra was killed in an accident on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday (April 23) at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster, where services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Webster Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to MADD or Students Against Drunk Drivers. Mathew is survived by his parents, John and Mary Bray of Palmyra; brothers, John Bray IV and Douglas Bray; sister, Tanya (Jacob Hicks) Bray; aunts and uncles, Frank and Deb Bray, Glen and Cheryl Bray, Fred and Georgia Orr, Ed and Chloe LaPlant, Jim and Sharon Wheaton, Bill and Chris Wheaton; three nieces, Anna and Stacy White and Hailie Hicks; many cousins and friends.

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April 21, 2008

Fleig, Julie - Julie A. Fleig, 6, of Newark died April 17, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Julie was born July 13, 1946 in Rochester, daughter of the late Henry and Felicia Weidenborner Fleig. She will always be remembered by her brother William (Sue) Fleig of Maine, cousins in Rochester, and many friends of the Finger Lakes DDSO. Calling hours are Tuesday (April 22) from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark, where a service will follow at 10:30. A graveside service will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery at 2 p.m.

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April 18, 2008

Pieters, Larry - Lawrence Milton Pieters, 67, of Newark died April 17, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was a member of Woodlane Community Church and was active with AA as a friend, sponsor and inspiration. He was the son of Milton and Jennie Pieters. Larry is survived by two daughters, Kristin and Kimberlee, and sons Joseph, Larry and Michael Briggs; his mother Jennie; sister Shirley (Stefan) Vogel and his brother Don; nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was predeceased by his father. Calling hours are tomorrow, April 19 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Woodlane Community Church on Woodlane. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements were made by Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please give a gift of kindness to someone.

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April 15, 2008

Corteville, Ethel - Ethel M. Corteville, 96, of Newark, died April 5, 2008at the age of 96. She is survived by her devoted son, Daryl (Barbara) of Palmyra; grandsons, Thomas (Holly) of Bronxville, Mark (Gail) of NC, Jeffrey (Danielle) of MD; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Corteville of Newark; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at the Marion Cemetery. Donations may be made to Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, 14513. Reference Stevens Funeral Home.

Dolly, Patricia - Patricia A. Dolly, 66, formerly of Glenview Drive, Clifton Springs, died April 12, 2008. Patricia was born Dec. 6, 1941, in Brooklyn, and had worked at the Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track in Farmington. She is survived by seven children; many grandchildren; and a very special friend, Linda Foster, of Phelps. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 7 p.m., Friday, April 18 at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs.

Dibble, Jean - Jean M. (Buttaccio) Dibble, 64, of Newark, died April 13, 2008, at the House of John, after a long illness with cancer. Jean was born January 8, 1944 in Newark, daughter of Santo and Mae (DeSain) Buttacio. She was a graduate of Newark High School and Rochester Business Institute. She was a medical secretary for 35 years and worked for the Newark Medical Center, Clifton Springs Hospital and Midlakes Management. She was a member of St. Michael's Church, St. Michael's Altar & Rosary Society and the Red Hat Society. She was an avid traveler. Jean is survived by her brother, Ed (Betty) Buttacio of Newark; two nieces, Regina (John) Dressig of Wellsville and Heather (Calvin) Kuykendall of Newark; two nephews, Eric Buttaccio of Newark, and David and Charli Hand of Georgia; great-nieces, Andrea and Ashley Dressig; cousins, aunts, and many special friends. Memorials may be sent to House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432 or to St. Michael's Church, S. Main St., Newark. Arrangements entrusted to Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church, Newark. Burial is in East Newark Cemetery.

Stratton, Fanny - Fanny M. Stratton, formerly of Geneva, died April 14, 2008. A memorial service will be held April 19 at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Broad St., Lyons. Burial in South Lyons Cemetery. Fanny was born June 3, 1929 in Bally Money County Antrim, Northern Ireland, daughter of James and Elizabeth Gray McConaghie. She retired from Gould Pumps in Seneca Falls and in her earlier years worked for J.L. Hammett Co. of Lyons. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Lyons. She is survived by her daughter Loriann (Annie) (John) Gilmore of Bristol Harbor; grandson, Derick Stratton of Geneva; sister, Mary Nellis of Lyons; niece, Diane. Russell; nephew, James Nellis, other nieces and nephews in Ireland. Predeceased by husband Homer in 2001. Memorials appreciated at First Lutheran Church, Broad St. Lyons, 14489. Arrangements by Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons.

White, Wayne - Wayne Everett White, 59, of Sodus died April 13, 2008. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Sodus, and a Sodus fireman for many years. He is survived by his parents Everett and Rayma White; sons Rodney (Michele), Gerald (Christina), and James (Stephanie); grandchildren Heidi, Darien, Ashley and Kimmy; brothers Robert (Marilyn) and Dale (Anita); sister Cynthia Sawyer. Wayne was predeceased by a brother Dennis. Calling hours will be Monday, April 21 from 5-8 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. The funeral will follow visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Sodus Fire Department, or to the Sodus Town Ambulance Corps.

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April 14, 2008

Comella, Anthony - Anthony R. 'Tony' Comella, 87, of Newark, died April 11, 2008 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. Tony was born May 17, 1920, in Canandaigua the son of Philip and Mary Comella, who had settled in Newark, after arriving from Sicily. He was a 1939 graduate from the Washington High School in Newark. In the Army Air Corps as a Staff Sergeant, he served in World War II in the China, Burmese and India Theater. During that time, three of his other brothers also served. The Comella home at West Sherman Avenue in Newark proudly displayed a four-star banner. He is a member of the VFW Arcadia Memorial Post #2883. He had been employed for over 40 years, by the Bilotta Enterprises as an amusement machine repairman. He and his wife retired to Florida in 1994. He is survived by his daughter Diane (Jerold) Goldstein and their daughters Lindsey and Raegan of New Jersey; grandson Anthony (Elise) Comella and their sons John and Anthony of Newark; brother George (Vera) Comella of Newark; former daughter-in-law Donna Comella of Lyons; several nieces and nephews. Tony was predeceased in 2005 by his wife Dorothy, by a son Philip in 1994, and siblings Edward, Philip, Josephine and Michael. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday (April 18) at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Burial will be in the Newark Cemetery, with full military honors.

Snedeker, Gretchen - Gretchen MacIntyre Snedeker, 24, of Rochester, was killed April 10, 2008, in an automobile accident in Madison County. She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and had lived and attended schools in Newark. She was a 2001 Newark graduate, known in the Newark district as a fine musician and actor. She was a candidate for a Master's Degree in horn performance at the Eastman School of Music. She leaves behind her beloved parents, Jay and Kathy (Kraus) Snedeker of Baldwinsville; fiance Andy Smith of Liverpool; maternal grandparents Terry and Joan Kraus of Howlett Hill and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Gretchen's family invites you to join them for a memorial walk at Beaver Lakes Nature Center in Baldwinsville, on Thursday, April 17, at 3 p.m. Please dress casually and appropriately for the weather. A Musical Tribute in memory of Gretchen will be held at the Eastman School of Music in the near future. Please check the Eastman School of Music web site at www.esm.rochester.edu for a date and time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gretchen may be made to the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra, c/o Hochstein Music School, 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester 14614. Such contributions will enable the nurturing and enrichment of young musicians. Gretchen's spirit lives on and her body has been passed on through the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, and her beautiful eyes have been donated as well.

Craft, Vincent - Vincent W. Craft, 85, of Palmyra, died April 12, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings and a daughter. He is survived by his wife Jean, and son Mark (Carla) Craft, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours are today, April 14 from 7-9 p.m. and April 15 from 2-4 & 7-9 at McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra. Funeral service will be held s at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Palmyra Reformed Church. Burial at Palmyra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palmyra Volunteer Ambulance Oxygen Squad.

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