DEATH NOTICES
April - June 2008

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 Monel 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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April 10, 2008

Stanley, Eileen - Eileen Stanley, 80, of Rochester/Williamson died April 8, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo and son, Thomas. She is survived by her children, Robert (Barbara) Stanley of New Hampshire, Carol Taylor of Rochester, Laurie (Anthony) Imperato of Williamson; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Sr. Mary Agnes Frawley of Williamsville, Elizabeth Weinstein of Rochester and several nieces, nephews, and cousins and dear friends. Calling hours are Friday, April 11 from 4 to 6 at Stevens Funeral Home, 3986 Buffalo St., Marion, where a Prayer Service will be held at 6 p.m.

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April 9, 2008

Maxwell, Dick - Lowell 'Dick' Field Maxwell, Jr., 83, of Newark died April 7, 2008. He will be remembered by Marian Reed Maxwell, his loving wife of 49 years; daughters Nancy Ann (Richard) Ross of Newark and Susan (Robert) Gifford Jr. of Newark; grandchildren Courtney, Chelsea, Connor Ross, Michael and Devin Gifford; sister Mary Elizabeth Duckworth of Macedon; nieces and nephews. Dick was born the son of the late Lowell and Amy McCallister Maxwell on June 14, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from high school in Jamestown, NY. Dick worked for the American Canning Co., of Fairport in the quality control department, retiring in 1986. He also worked for the Big M and Bells in Newark. Dick was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church and the Newark Elks Lodge. He also was a member of the Newark Masonic Lodge, joining in 1960. Dick enjoyed bowling, gardening and camping. One of his greatest pleasures was singing, he was often ask to sing at weddings, churches and events in Newark. He was well known for this talent. The funeral home proudly flies the Army Flag in honor of his service to our country during WWII. Family and friends may call Thursday (April 10) from 4 to 8 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Memorial Service will be Friday (April 11) at 3 p.m. at Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court, Newark. Private burial in East Newark Cemetery. Donations welcomed at the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, 14489.

Cook, Jerry - Gerald C. 'Jerry' Cook II, 70, of Palmyra died April 7, 2008. Jerry was born Nov. 14, 1937. He was a retiree of Mobil Chemical and G.W. Lisk and a longtime member of the Palmyra Moose Lodge. Jerry was predeceased by his wife Judith Cook; parents Chester and Blanche Cook and son-in-law Bruce Facer. He is survived by his daughter Lori (Scott) Facer Brown; son Gerald (Pam, Bonnie) Cook; special friend Ina DeFisher; sisters Donna (Richard) Hughson and Anita (Richard) Otto; brothers Richard (Jackie), Michael and Charles Cook; grandchildren Jason VanNorman, Carl (RuthAnne) Facer, Meghan (Jimmy) Walters, Donald Hall, Melissa Sharrow, Amanda Smith, Shawnee Gonzales; great-grandchild Wyatt James Walters; several nieces, nephews Friends may call tomorrow, April 10 from 4-8 p.m. at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, 123 W. Main St., Palmyra where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11. A gathering will follow at the Palmyra Moose Lodge. Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark 14513 or to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432.

Misleany, Michael - Michael Misleany Jr., 88, of Newark and Manchester, died April 8, 2008 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Michael was born November 26, 1919 in Shortsville, son of Michael and Mary Misleany Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 5th Air Force (Army Air Corps) during World War II. In 1983, he retired from Texgas Co. in Manchester. He was a lifelong member and past commander of the Turner-Schrader Post 34 American Legion and a lifelong member of the Newark VFW. He is survived by his longtime companion, Joann Ulrich; daughters, Carol (Charles) Perrin, Charlene (Bernard) Commisso, Judy (Duane Lynn) Romeiser, and Deborah (Michael) Reed; son, Doug (Sharon) Cummings; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; ex-wife, Helene Misleany; sisters, Stephanie Hartsock of Elmira and Clara Meehan of Haines City, FL; and extended family, Christy Hughson, Karen Kelly, and Kathy, Kevin, & Kyle Ulrich and families. He was predeceased by his son, Michael D. Misleany; parents, Michael and Mary Misleany Sr.; brothers, John, Paul, Joseph, and Peter Misleany; and sisters, Mary Loy, Katherine Crans, and Anna Boylan. Calling hours are 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at Halsted-Patrick Funeral Home, 19 North Main Street, Manchester. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 11 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Pioneer Cemetery, Manchester.

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April 8, 2008

Dennie, Dorothy - Dorothy (Purdy) Dennie, 88, of Marion died April 7, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley. She is survived by her children: Sara (James) Dennie-Cole, and Clifford (Reverend Lyn Dean-Dennie); grandchildren Tammy (David) DeRue, Jennifer (Khary Paradise) Raymond, Clifford (Tamara) Dennie, Jr., Christine Dennie; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Ella Reeves, nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call Wednesday (April 9) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion where the Funeral Services will be follow calling hours. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery.

Lincoln, George - George F. Lincoln, 76, of Hopewell Townline Road, died April 4, 2008. George was born January 15, 1932 in Canandaigua, son of the late George S. and Mary Lincoln. He had been a wholesale milk distributor for Everson Dairy in Clifton Springs. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine 'Lonnie' Lincoln of Clifton Springs; children, Laurie Hiller of Farmington, Tracy Lincoln of New Mexico, and Jennifer Morgan of Cleveland; grandchildren, Andrea, Matthew and Samantha Lincoln, and Brittney and Lindsey Hiller; brothers, Robert Lincoln of New Hampshire, Richard Lincoln of Florida, and Charles Lincoln; mother in-law, Beatrice Struck; sisters-in-law, Sandi (Jim) Gschwend and Irene (Peter) Bessey; brothers in-law, Gerald (Linda) Heusler, Phillip (Linda) Heusler and Ray (Louise) Heusler; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and cousins. Arrangements were made by the Patrick Funeral Home, in Clifton Springs; services were officiated by the Rev. Lynn Spence. Memorials appreciated at the House of John, Spring Street, Clifton Springs.

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Herron, Carl H. - Carl Henry Herron, 82 died Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Family and friends may call Monday, April 7, 3-5 and 7-9 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 8 at 12 noon at the First United Methodist Church in Newark. Burial will follow in East Newark Cemetery. In memory of Mr. Herron, please consider donations to the First United Methodist Church Living Memorial, 301 S. Main St., Newark 14513. Mr. Herron was born the son of the late Milton and Dora Owens Herron on November 30, 1925 in Philadelphia, NY. As a young man he worked as a farmer in Watertown. In his later years he worked as an electrician on the St. Lawrence Seaway and then Mobil Chemical of Macedon for many years. Mr. Herron was a member of the Newark First United Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee for many years and Newark Volunteer Fire Dept. Co. # 4 for 43 years. A past Master for the Boys Scouts and Cub Scouts and member of the Newark Masonic Lodge. He was past Master of the Bellville Masonic Lodge 637. Mr. Herron will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years Verna Lester Herron; son Wayne (Nancy) Herron; daughters Wanda (Cal) Taft and Waiva Marie Freeman; grandchildren Todd (Janie) Freeman, Julie Freeman, Coleen Taft, Shayna Freeman, Beth Freeman, Jake Herron, Becca Herron and Drew Herron; great grandchildren Chantel McCrea, Makaila Taft, Zachary Freeman and Benjamin Freeman; brothers James (Nancy) Herron and Maurice Herron; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Herron was predeceased by his brothers Leon and George, sister Lenore Herron.

O'Bine, Ruth - Ruth S. O'Bine, 96, of Sodus, died April 3, 2008. She had been the owner of Ruth's Restaurant in Sodus for 25 years. She is survived by daughter Jeanne (Tom) Knapp; sons Ron (Janice), Jim (Frances), Robert, and Jerry (Sandra); 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her family would like to thank her friends and caregivers at the Wayne County Nursing Home, and special friend Pat Freer for the love, affection and special attention they all gave her. Calling hours will be Saturday, April 12, from 1-3 at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street, Sodus; her funeral will follow visitation. Interment will be at Sodus Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sodus Fire Department, or Sodus Town Ambulance Corps.

Niemiec, Stanley (Stanislaw) - Stanley (Stanislaw) Niemiec, 80, of Newark, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Family and friends may call Sunday, April 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A Funeral Mass will be Monday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Church, Newark. Burial will follow in Newark Cemetery with full military honors. In memory of Stanley, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance, 301 Frey St. or St. Michael Church, S. Main St., Newark, 14513. Stanley was born the son of the late Joseph and Salomea Maksymaika Niemiec on November 12, 1927 in Poland. He was brought to Germany during World War II. After the war he worked with the U.S. Army guarding munitions. There he learned to read and write English. At the Coburg Camp for Displaced Persons, he met his wife Eva. He came to the United States in 1949 and they became separated. He traced her through newspaper articles, rode a bus to Missouri to locate her and bring her back to Newark where they settled and worked for Jackson and Perkins Roses. He had attended RIT in Rochester after high school for one year. Having very a strong faith in the Catholic Church, he was a member of St. Michael Church in Newark. Stanley worked in the tool and die field with his last employer being Rogers Assoc. He was past Commander and Chaplain of the Newark American Legion. He carried the United States Flag with honor in parades. The funeral home proudly flies the Marine Corps flag in honor of his service to our country from 1952 - 1954. He loved to study Polish history, customs and culture. Stanley will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Eva (Kuczminski) Niemiec; son Stanley (Sarah) Niemiec Jr. of CT.; daughter Teresa (David) Hendricks of Indiana; six grandchildren Nicholas, Jacob and Alyson Niemiec, Morgan, Brian and Jordan Hendricks; sister Teresa (Stanley) Humeniuk of Newark; one brother and one sister in Poland; many nieces and nephews; special friends of the family, Chris Herbert and Chris Jaworski both of Newark.

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April 3, 2008

Spencer, Terry - Terence J. Spencer, 79, of Pultneyville, died April 1, 2008, after a long illness. Terry was born October 10, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the only child of James Allen Spencer and Kathryn (Duffey) Spencer. Terry graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa in 1950, with a B.A. degree in English. He earned his master's degree in speech and drama from Catholic University in Washington, DC, in 1954, and Ph.D. in English from Stanford University in Palo alto, California, in 1957. His academic appointments included the University of Wisconsin (Madison), University of Notre Dame, Catholic University of America, Rochester Institute of Technology, National University of Zaire, and King Saud University. A World War II and Korean war army Veteran, he also served the government as an independent consultant for Project Upward bound, as a Peace Corps. volunteer, and as a Foreign Service Officer. He had a life long interest in theater and the arts, and served in 1970 as the Executive Producer of Saint Albans Repertory Company in Washington DC His own play, 'Jonah' was produced off Broadway in 1967. Terry traveled the entire world, living and working in Zaire, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Korea. He visited China, Antarctica, and the Galapagos Islands. He traveled extensively in Europe, Canada and the United States. After retirement, Terry served terms as Trustees/Executive Director of the Wayne County Historical Society and Trustee/President of the Pultneyville Historical Society. He contributed social-political, drama, and travel columns to the Wayne Weekly, Newark Courier-Gazette and the Williamson Sun and Record. Most recently, he served as a Trustee for the Williamson Public Library. He was active in local politics and a member of the Williamson American Legion Post 394 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6778 in Palmyra. Terry was predeceased by this first wife Elois (Wiren) Spencer in 1971. He is survived by his son, Geoffrey Spencer of Manchester, New Hampshire; daughter, Katherine (Dell) Hodges of Webster, NY, and granddaughter, Sarah Hodges of Buffalo, NY Friends are invited to call Friday, April 4th, from 4-7 PM at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main Street, Williamson. At his request the courtesy of no flowers. Please consider a donation th Lifetime Care-Hospice, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, NY 14513, Pultneyville Historical Society, P.O. box 92, Pultneyville, NY 14538 or Williamson Public Library, 6380 Route 21, Suite 1, Williamson 14589.

Wachtman, Jean - Jean Elizabeth Wachtman, 84, died April 2, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Watkins of East Rochester, Kathy Wachtman of North Rose; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Thomas, and Rebecca Watkins. She was retired from Xerox. She was a WAVE in the Navy during World War II. She was predeceased in 1989 by her husband Walter Arrangements entrusted to Boeheim & Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons.

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