Wednesday, August 27, 2008

New York Daily Obituaries 08/27/08

  • ANN MARIE "NANCY" COVERT

    Ann Marie “Nancy” Covert, 82, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Aug. 19, 2008) at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo.       Mrs. Covert was born on Nov. 18, 1925 in Lackawanna to Harold and Ann (Donahue) Murphy. She was a 1943 graduate of Our Lady of Victory Academy and later, Our Lady of Victory School of Nursing, both in Lackawanna. On Jan. 4, 1947, in Lackawanna, she married Eugene Covert, who predeceased her on May 21, 2008.       Nancy worked as a registered nurse for Our…

    • ANN MARIE ‘NANCY’ COVERT

      Ann Marie “Nancy” Covert, 82, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Aug. 19, 2008) at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo. Mrs. Covert was born on Nov. 18, 1925 in Lackawanna to Harold and Ann (Donahue) Murphy. She was a 1943 graduate of Our Lady of Victory Academy and later, Our Lady of Victory School of Nursing, both in Lackawanna. On Jan. 4, 1947, in Lackawanna, she married Eugene Covert, who predeceased her on May 21, 2008. Nancy worked as a registered nurse for Our Lady of Victory…

      • Acquafredda, Anna T.

        ACQUAFREDDA - Anna T., on August 25, 2008, of Deer Park. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Carmela M. Curley (Edward), Michael (Florence), Roseann Michalski (Jeffry). Cherished grandmother of Danielle, Anna, Lucia and Thomas. Fond sister of Maria Molinaro and Joseph and Andrew Minenna. Devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews. Family to receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm, Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:15am…

        • Adams, George W.

          ADAMS - George W. AceOf Hamburg, NY, August 24, 2008, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Rieman) Adams; dearest father of Karen (James) Roberts, Robert (Linda) and Laurie (Allan) Hebeler; loving grandfather of Jeremy, Brendan, Keith, Kate, Jenny, Kyle and Ryan; great-grandfather of Tyler, Ethan, Madison and Logan; brother of Joan (late Donald) Goold and the late Shirley (late Bradley) Smith. Family and friends are invited to gather at a Memorial Wake Service Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg…

          • Ahern, Richard John

            may call THURSDAY EVENING 6-9pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 460 Kreag Road Fairport, NY where Richard's funeral service will be held FRIDAY at 10:00am. Interment in White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nicholas Ahern's Mission Fund, care of Bishop David Morgan, 70 Benedict Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 or The Shepherd Home, 1959 Five Mile Line Road Penfield, NY 14526. "Our family would like to thank Dr. Rena Pine, his longtime doctor…

            • Aiello, Anne M. (DiPasquale)

              Aiello, Anne M. (DiPasquale) Mars Hills, North Carolina: Passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008 at her residence at age 90. She was a native of Monroe County, New York and a daughter of the late Phillip and Domenica DiPasquale and is also preceded by her husband, Michael Aiello; sisters, Josephine Regal, Sarah Iamon, Jane Bonfiglio and Jean Calabrese; one brother, Thomas DiPasquale. Mrs. Aiello was a member of St. Andrews &St. Eugene Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting at the Center Community Center…

              • Aldrich Jr., Leon W.

                August 24, 2008 Leon W. Aldrich Jr., 66, of Eastwood, passed away Sunday at home. Survived by his mother, brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews. Services are private. Goddard-Crandall- Shepardson FH 463-4320

                • Anderson, Anne B.

                  • Arline (Peg) G. Du Mont

                    It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our loving mother on June 28, 2008, after a short illness in Oviedo, Fla., at the age of 82 years. Arline was born Dec. 5, 1925, in Chasm Falls, N.Y., the oldest of four children born to Mark C. and Eva Johnson. Arline and John married in April 1945 and lived in Malone, N.Y. In 1964, the family moved to the Mohawk Valley, where the family lived until 1988 when she and her husband retired to Florida. She was a devoted wife and loving mother…

                    • Bailey, Frances E.

                      BAILEY - Frances E., nee Darrell, of Babylon, L.I. on August 26, 2008. Loving mother of Benjamin L. and Elizabeth A. Segerdahl. Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of seven. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd- Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon Village, LI, Thursday 2-4:30pm. Religious Services Thursday evening 7:00pm at United Methodist Church of Babylon. In lieu of flowers, contributions to United Methodist Church of Babylon, in her name appreciated.

                      • Baird, Peter-Louise M. "Grambo"

                        Baird, Peter-Louise M. "Grambo" Penfield: August 23, 2008 at age 78. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Peter) Schoen; grandchildren and loves of her life, Eric and Elizabeth Kruk; sisters, Dodie Perlt and Adele White; brother, Peter (Veronica) Swan; special niece, Lisa (Steve) Farley; sister-in-law, Alice Mary Swan; best friend and verbal sparring partner, Alice Szkolnik. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends throughout the US and Canada. She was a proud mother,…

                        • Bassett, Donald

                          August 17, 2008 Memorial services for Donald Bassett, 31, will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Bridgeport, NY, Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 5 p.m. Please stop and pay your respects. Online guest book at www.traubfh.com Traub Funeral Home Bridgeport, NY

                          • Bauer, Deborah B.

                            DELHI _ Deborah B. Bauer, 78, of Spring Valley Road, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at home in Delhi. She was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Greenport, Long Island, the daughter of Earl C. and Mary (Call) Burt. She married John Bauer Jr., on July 26, 1949, in Greenport, Long Island. A resident for 47 years (since 1961), Mrs. Bauer was a homemaker and retired employee of the Delaware County Infirmary. Her family was of utmost importance to her. She enjoyed quilting, basket making, knitting, gardening and writing letters…

                            • Bedard, Francis A.

                              GLENS FALLS -- Francis A. Bedard, 65, a resident of Glens Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at his home., He was born on May 23, 1943, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and was the son of the late Alexander J. and Clementine R. (Boulay) Bedard., Mr. Bedard retired from the New York State Department of Correction in June 2003 where he was a correctional officer at Great Meadows Facility. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corp. His passion was being involved with the…

                              • Bihrle, Frank W. "Sonny"

                                may call family members for details. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FF Thompson Foundation, 350 Parish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, www.Thompsonhealth.com or Canandaigua Emergency Squad, Pearl St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. To Share a memory or express condolences on line please visit: www.Fullerfh.com

                                • Bilak, Eileen M.

                                  may call Wednesday (Today) 4-7 P.M. at Vay-Schleich &Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Funeral Service will be held, Thursday, 11 A.M. in the Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory. For more information, or to sign Eileen's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com

                                  • Birkenstock, Rita (Fish)

                                    ELIZABETHTOWN -- Rita Birkenstock passed away Aug. 25, 2008, at Horace Nye Nursing Home, Elizabethtown, N.Y.Ã? , She was born in Moriah Center, N.Y., on July 1, 1923, to Roy and Alice Fish.Ã? , Rita was a registered nurse in Tupper Lake for many years before retiring to Las Vegas.Ã? In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, D.W. Birkenstock; and four brothers, Bernard, Norman, Hanford and Leon., Rita is survived by her daughter, Linda Perrigo of Tupper…

                                    • Boesen, Bret Alan

                                      BOESEN, Bret Alan Age 49, of Penn Yan, died in an automobile accident on Sunday, August 17, 2008. A memorial service will be announced in days to come. Burial will be private, arranged by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. An avid reader, historian and story-teller, Bret used his compassion, loyalty, humor, and sense of justice to serve the community through his work as a teacher and most recently as a case manager for Steuben County Community Services in Bath. He was a member of the Middlesex…

                                      • Bonavide, Connie

                                        BONAVIDE, Connie -Mom, its been 30 years since you left us. Always in our hearts. You are sadly missed. YOUR FAMILY,

                                        • Bouchard, Loretta M. (Hudon)

                                          Bouchard, Loretta M. (Hudon) Webster: August 24, 2008 age 90. Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Loretta (Hudon) Jones; her husband, Leonard G. Bouchard, son, Leonard C. Bouchard and her brothers, Charles, Bernard, Donald, Vincent and Gerald Jones. Survived by her sons, Richard (Terese), Donald (Sharon) and Robert (Loretta) Bouchard; daughter-in-law, Cindy Bouchard; grandchildren, Donald Bouchard, Amy (Matt) Blood, Robert (Grace), Kristi, Bryan &Nicole Bouchard; her sister, Iva Wilbert;…

                                          • Bradley, Ellen (Kelly)

                                            BRADLEY - Ellen (nee Kelly)August 26, 2008, beloved wife of the late Martin Bradley; dear mother of Joseph (Tanya) DiPasquale; step mother of Jo Jennifer Goldsmith, Martin Jr., James and John Bradley; loving grandmother of Arlo and Roman DiPasquale; step grandmother of Danielle, Michael, Allison, Jonathan, Dylan I, Dylan II and James Bradley; step great-grandmother of Laurel, Earl and Joelle; dear sister of Joan (Dr. Leo) Kane; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the KOLANO…

                                            • Brantley, Clabon

                                              August 21, 2008 Mr. Clabon Brantley, 81, of Syracuse, New York, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Community General Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1926, in Emmanuel County-Summer Town, Georgia, to the union of the late Lilly Gunn and Henry Brantley. He attended public schools in Georgia. In 1944, he met and was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, the late Mother Ollie Brantley. To this union they were blessed with 14 children. They lived…

                                              • Brooks, Mary E.

                                                Mary E. ?Betty? Brooks, of Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away on August 19, 2008. Born in Lockport, NY, she had been a local resident since 1959. She is survived by her five children, Mary (Jack) Harris, Bonita Brooks, William (Cathy) Brooks III, Joseph Brooks and John (Melinda) Brooks; 13 grandchildren (one deceased); nine great-grandchildren and sister, Helen Broderick. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, August 23rd at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Deerfield Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be…

                                                • Brown, Helen W.

                                                  Brown, Helen W. Greece: August 24, 2008. Predeceased by husband Robert B. Brown. Survived by son, Robert M. Brown; sister, Mildred Huggett; brother, Charles (Betty) Wood; many dear relatives and friends. Services private. THOMAS FUNERAL CHAPELS, INC. 4545 LAKE AVE. 663-3837

                                                • Brown, Ronald R. (Tommy)

                                                  LEWIS -- Ronald R. (Tommy) Brown, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at his home in Lewis following a long battle with cancer., He was born in Vermont on March 6, 1924, the son of Leonard and Lena Pulsifer., Tommy, along with his wife, Anna, owned and operatedÃ? Tommy's Restaurant in Lewis from 1945 to 1992.Ã? Tommy was a past supervisor of the Town of Lewis from 1974 to 1979.Ã? In 1979, he went to work as an aide to Sen. Ronald Stafford., He was an original incorporation member…

                                                  • Brown, Ronald Tommy

                                                    • Brundidge, Arline A.

                                                      BRUNDIDGE, Arline A. Of Millerton, PA Age 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. and are incomplete at this time.

                                                      • CECILIA JOHANTGEN

                                                        Cecilia Johantgen, 101, of 1878 Main Street, passed away early Monday evening (Aug. 25, 2008) at her home. Mrs. Johantgen’s funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 W. Naples St., Wayland, in Wednesday’s edition of The Evening Tribune. 

                                                        • CLIFFORD A. ‘CLIFF’ BLACK

                                                          Clifford A. “Cliff” Black, 65, passed away Saturday (Aug. 23, 2008). He married his wife of twelve years, Mary Conrad Black, on April 20, 1996. He was a member of the National Field Archers Assoc., New York Field Archers and Bowhunters and the Moose Lodge of Dansville. He was a retiree of Alstom Transport in Hornell. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his children, Connie (Bill) Kelley of Albion, Candy Black of Holley, Corey (Marilyn) Black of Albion, and Craig Black of Lyndonville;…

                                                          • Caito, Sandra

                                                            CAITO, Sandra - We love you and we miss you. RICHIE, NICHOLE, ALYSSA, ASHLEY &LITTLE RICHIE,

                                                            • Cardarelli, Rita A. (Marfuggi)

                                                              Cardarelli, Rita A. (Marfuggi) Greece: Monday, August 25, 2008 at age 67. Predeceased by her parents, John and Anna Marfuggi; sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and James Tedesco. She is survived by her loving children, Deborah, Deneen, Larry (Michelle) and Mark (Elyse) Cardarelli; grandchildren, Alexis, Zachary and Justin Cardarelli; nieces, nephews and special dog, Sarah. Family and friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM at the New Comer Funeral Home , 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated…

                                                              • Carpenter, Dr. Collins W. (Connie)

                                                                Carpenter, Dr. Collins W. (Connie) Canandaigua: Connie Carpenter, Age 85 of West Lake Rd. died at home on August 25, 2008. Connie was born September 2, 1922 in Rochester, was a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School and practiced oral surgery in Canandaigua for over 40 years. He served in the US Navy Dental Corp during WWII and the Korean War. A lifelong advocate for public education, Connie served as a Canandaigua School Board member and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Finger…

                                                                • Carraro, Shawn

                                                                  will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home Inc., 1905 Watson Blvd., Endicott, N.Y.

                                                                  • Carrato, Joan

                                                                    will be present Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.), where prayers will be offered on Thursday at 9:15 AM and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM from Holy Angels Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com,

                                                                    • Carstens, Michael A.

                                                                      CARSTENS, Michael A. Age 43, of NYS Rt. 392, Marathon, NY, died Friday, August 22, 2008. Mike was born October 8, 1964 at Elmira, a son of the late Rheinhold and Mildred Pergrim Carstens. He was graduated from Edison High School in Elmira Heights, NY and served in the US Air Force prior to studying at OCM BOCES to become a machinist. He was last employed by Square Deal Machinery in Marathon. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, woodworking and archery. Michael loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.…

                                                                      • Casciano, Fred J.

                                                                        will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 East Lovejoy St., Wednesday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Parish Community of St. Katharine Drexel, 135 North Ogden St., Thursday morning at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church.,

                                                                        • Chapple, Frederick Donald

                                                                          FREDERICK DONALD CHAPPLE, 75, of Orange City, Fla., and Saegertown, Pa., died on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home in Orange City, Fla., He was born on Feb. 8, 1933, in Morrisonville, N.Y., to the late Frederick and Almina Chapel., A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 26 Dogwood Trail, Debary, Fla., 32713., Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                          • Chmielowiec, Stanely

                                                                            CHMIELOWIEC - Stanely August 26, 2008 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband of Virginia (nee May); dearest father of Thomas (Dawn), Robert (Judy) and Richard; loving grandfather of Robert (Kerri), David, Kate and Thomas Jr.; loving great grandfather of Hanna, Jack and Rylee; son of the late Michael and Jenny (nee Piekarski) Chmielowiec; brother of the late Alfred (Irene); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna NY, Friday…

                                                                            • Cionitti, Helen J.

                                                                              and relatives are invited to her Memorial Mass Saturday, 11 AM, August 30th at St. Pius the Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Ave. In lieu of flowers contributions to Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY 14623. Arr. Leo M. Bean and Sons

                                                                              • Cirincione, Salvatore

                                                                                the Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Thursday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Christopher's Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                • Cocilova, Mary A. (Tripoli)

                                                                                  Cocilova, Mary A. (Tripoli) Rochester: Passed away August 26, 2008. She is predeceased by her husband, Louis. Survived by brother, Charles Tripoli; brothers-in-law, Joseph Cocilova, Anthony (Marty) Cocilova; sister-in-law, Anntenette Riena; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at the Hurlbut Nursing Home for the special care they provided for Mary during her stay. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 28 from 10-10:30 AM at New Comer…

                                                                                  • Coco, Joseph Albert

                                                                                    who wish may send memorial donations to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HooperFuneralHome.com Beverly Hills Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes

                                                                                    • Coleman, Mildred Joan

                                                                                      COLEMAN - Mildred Joan, of Wantagh, NY on August 26, 2008, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Kathleen Mangieri (the late Thomas), Jane Jay (Fred), and Michael (Concetta). Cherished grandmother of 12, and proud great-grandmother of 21. Reposing today, after 7pm, at The Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, 10:45am, at Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford, NY. Interment to follow at St.…

                                                                                      • Comstock, Carolyn L.

                                                                                        Comstock, Carolyn L. Rochester: August 21, 2008 at age 61. Born in Geneva, NY. She is survived by her sister, Zella; brothers, Fred (Maryle), Wayne (Lea); nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of Shore Winds Nursing Home., Dechau, Carl L. Irondequoit/Florida: July 19, 2008, age 94. Predeceased by his first wife, Edna. Beloved husband of Patricia (Sleight); loving father of Gary Dechau and Richard (Jana) Dechau; grandfather of Richie (Wendy) Dechau, Douglas (Nikki) Dechau, Allen (Julie) Place,…

                                                                                        • Cordaro, Carlo

                                                                                          August 25, 2008 Carlo Cordaro, 81, passed away Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Italy, he was a Syracuse resident since 1957 and retired from General Motors after 18 years. Carlo was a communicant of Our Lady of Pompei Church. Mr. Cordaro was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Carlo and his wife, Emma, just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 28, 2008. Carlo is survived by his loving wife, Emma DeStefano; three sons, Anthony (Anna) of Baldwinsville, Claudio (Dava) of…

                                                                                          • Cross, Raymond

                                                                                            LEWIS -- Raymond Cross, 87, of Lewis, N.Y., died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, with his family by his side., He was born March 7, 1921, in Port Henry, N.Y., the son of Raymond and Emma (Sheldon) Cross., Raymond owned and operated Butternut &Pine Furniture in Lewis for more than 25 years. He spent over 20 years working at the Lewis wood shop owned by Don and Jean Clark. He was a veteran of World War II and served as the commander of the Lewis Veteran of Foreign War for three terms. He was a member of the…

                                                                                            • Cuchiara, Lottie Louise

                                                                                              will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City, Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at St. James Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main St., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790, in Lottie L. Cuchiara's memory.

                                                                                              • David, Kenneth A.

                                                                                                DAVID - Kenneth A., of North Babylon, suddenly on August 25, 2008, age 47. Beloved son of Dorothy and the late Arthur. Loving brother of Barbara Swastek and fond uncle of John-Paul Swastek. He was a proud architect for many years. Family to recieve friends Thursday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm, Mangano Funeral Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park. Funeral Mass Friday 10:00am, Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, West Babylon. Interment Saint Charles Cemetery.

                                                                                                • DeAngelis, Viola T.

                                                                                                  Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, 302 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45am at St. Barnabas R.C. Church, Bellmore. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery.

                                                                                                • Del Bianco, Louis

                                                                                                  Louis Del Bianco of Endwell Louis Del Bianco, 86, of Endwell went to be with the Lord Monday morning, August 25, 2008. He was predeceased by his sister, Jenny Ametrano; his daughter-in-law, Nancy Del Bianco; and his son-in-law, Kenneth Rockwood. He is survived by his wife, Helen Del Bianco; his son, Kenneth Del Bianco; his daughter, Linda Rockwood, all of Endwell; 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Caryolyn and Jeffrey; his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Al Williams, Pa.; also several nieces, nephews and…

                                                                                                  • Dennstedt, Norbert Charles

                                                                                                    Dennstedt, Norbert Charles Gates: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at age 78. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary (Elward); children, Douglas (Rita DeSantis) and Nancy (Jeffrey Allen); grandchildren, Jake and Dana Dennstedt; sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia Dennstedt, Bernard and Ann Elward, Margaret Elward; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Elsie (Odlund); brothers, Edward, Roland and Carl Dennstedt; sister, Lois Metherell; Norbert was a Korean War veteran and a…

                                                                                                    • Deyle, Anne L.

                                                                                                      may call at Jennings, Nulton &Mattle Funeral Home , 1704 Penfield Rd., Thursday 2-4 &7-9 PM, where Services will be held Friday 9 AM. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park.

                                                                                                      • DiBella, Mollie (Flanagan)

                                                                                                        DiBella, Mollie (Flanagan) Irondequoit: August 23, 2008. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Michael; loving mother of, Shawn (Heather) and Maureen (Pierre); sister of Jean; many other loving family and friends. The family will recieve friends Thurs. 4-8 P.M. at 51 Twin Oaks Drive, Gates.

                                                                                                        • Dymek, Hazel R.

                                                                                                          Hazel R. (nee Walt) Dymek, age 89, of the City of Tonawanda, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at her residence, while under the care of Hospice. Born in the City of Tonawanda to the late James and Alma (Johnson) Walt, she was a lifelong resident of Tonawanda and was the wife of the late Clyde Grosskopf, who died in 1969; wife of the late Chester Dymek, who died in 2001, and sister of the late Helen Tesch.She is survived by a sister, Dorothy King of Springville, NY; several nieces and nephews and very special…

                                                                                                          • Dzielski, Eleanore (Tomczak)

                                                                                                            DZIELSKI - Eleanore (Tomczak)August 24, 2008; beloved wife of the late Edward Dzielski; survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Thursday 4-8 PM. Mass of Christian burial Friday at 9:30 in The Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster. Please assemble at church from 8:45.,

                                                                                                            • Elliott, Anthony G.

                                                                                                              ELLIOTT, Anthony G. Age 69, of Tioga, PA, died Monday, August 25, 2008, in Robert Packer Hospital. At his request, there will be no services. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

                                                                                                              • Ellis, Millard

                                                                                                                Millard Ellis, 65, of Buffalo, NY, passed away August 21, 2008 in Buffalo Veterans Hospital. Born December 6, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late James and Alice Ellis.Mr. Ellis attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He was an Air Force Veteran serving in the 101st Airborne division, and was a retiree of General Motors (Tonawanda) since 1998. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends.Surviving is his former wife and friend, Aisha Abrams; three sons, Millard…

                                                                                                                • Ellis, Thomas M.

                                                                                                                  and family may join us on Thursday, August 28th at Warren?s Corners United Methodist Church, 5293 Stone Rd., Lockport, NY at 11:00 AM to help us honor our father. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local animal shelter would be much appreciated. Visit www.legacy.com/lockportjournal to sign guest register.

                                                                                                                  • Farkas Jr., Paul E.

                                                                                                                    FARKAS, Paul E. Jr. -No matter how many the days or seasons, you are forever in my heart. Love, on our 67th wedding anniversary, MARIE,

                                                                                                                    • Farmer, Sandra L.

                                                                                                                      may attend a Memorial Mass 10:30 AM Friday, Sept. 5th at St. Boniface Church, 330 Gregory Street, immediately followed by a reception at the German House. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to New England Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115. Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home

                                                                                                                      • Feasley Sr., Richard E.

                                                                                                                        FEASLEY - Richard E., Sr. Of Holland, entered into rest August 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Linda M. (nee Kerko) Feasley; devoted father of Carmen, Kelly (Gary Exley) and Richard Feasley Jr; loving son of the late Emmett and Dorothy (nee Kolbe) Feasley; survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.,

                                                                                                                        • Felton, Kathleen Janca

                                                                                                                          will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, August 29, 2008 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL (904) 2880025. Memorial contributions may be made to NE Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 or to the Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd. 904-724-9200.

                                                                                                                          • Ferguson, Michelle L.

                                                                                                                            may call on Wednesday August 27th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI AND SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 468-19TH STREET NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Donald Robinson officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery Lewiston, NY.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette to sign guest register.

                                                                                                                            • Ferramosca, Jean T.

                                                                                                                              MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Thursday 10:45 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Rita R.C. Church 11:15 A.M. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                              • Fess, Albert E.

                                                                                                                                Fess, Albert E. Rochester: August 25, 2008 at age 89. Survived by his wife, Sue Fess; his children, Carol &Geoff Helfond, Peggy &Gordy Fox, Edward &Connie Fess, &David Fess; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alice Fess; brother-in-law, David McGimsey; many nieces &nephews. Albert was a WWII Army veteran &Kodak retiree. The family will receive friends to share memories THURSDAY from 5-8 at CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME (495 N. Winton Rd., between Browncroft &…

                                                                                                                                • Finch, Doris L.

                                                                                                                                  FINCH, Doris L. Owner of Finch Disposal Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. and are incomplete at this time.

                                                                                                                                  • Finch, Gloria A. (Schleicher)

                                                                                                                                    FINCH, Gloria A. (Schleicher) Age 74, of Knoxville, PA, died on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in The Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Gloria was born on September 22, 1933 in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Anthony) Schleicher. She was married to Robert E. Finch who predeceased her on October 20, 2000. Gloria was formerly employed as an assistant with Northern Tier Veterinary Clinic. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, animals, bingo, cooking, sitting on the front porch and spending time with her…

                                                                                                                                    • Finch, Richard E.

                                                                                                                                      ROXBURY _ Richard E. Finch of Roxbury and Summerfield, Fla., died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Margaretville Memorial Hospital. Dick was born Aug. 9, 1932, in Margaretville, son of the late Lloyd and Mabel Hammond Finch. He was a resident of Halcottsville since 1957, and for almost 30 years, he was a part-time resident of Florida. Dick was the owner and operator of Brookside Hardware from 1988 to 1994. Prior to that, he had been a partner at Hubbell Brothers. In years past, he had drilled for gas in the…

                                                                                                                                      • Finch, Ruth S.

                                                                                                                                        may call 2-4 &7-9 PM Wed., at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM Thurs. at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd, Webster. Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326, Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073.

                                                                                                                                        • Fitzgerald, Ann "Shimo" (Boquard)

                                                                                                                                          FITZGERALD - Ann (nee Boquard)August 25, 2008; beloved wife of the late James E. Shimo Fitzgerald Sr.; dear mother of Charles T. (Kathleen) and James E. Jr. (Cathleen) Fitzgerald; loving grandmother of Ryan, Craig, Katie, Erin, Kellen, Matthew, James E. III, Patrick, Brendan and the late Tim; daughter of the late Daniel and Katherine (Hartnett) Boquard; sister of the late Mary (late Jack) Doyle, Frank (Helen) Boquard, William (Alice) Boquard, Teddy (Marian) Boquard, Daniel Boquard, Katherine Boquard and…

                                                                                                                                          • Fitzgerald, Eugene M. (Gene)

                                                                                                                                            for Eugene M. (Gene) Fitzgerald will be held Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main St., Endicott and at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church where at Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Vestal Park Cemetery, Vestal. Family will receive friends at the Memorial Home, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Gene's memory may be made to the Vestal Little League, Clayton Ave., Vestal, N.Y. 13850 or the Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, 8 South Avenue B,…

                                                                                                                                            • Foster, Harold (Buddy)

                                                                                                                                              FOSTER - Harold (Buddy), 84, of Montauk, formerly of Huntington on August 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Kitty (Malkut). Loving father of Harold Jr. of Montauk. Dear brother of Mary Lepera of Huntington, John Foster of Montauk, and the late Jane, Katherine, Martin and Gloria. Also survived by two grandchildren. Interment Tuesday, August 26 at 12 noon, Ft. Hill Cemetery, Montauk.

                                                                                                                                              • France, Robert Lee

                                                                                                                                                August 20, 2008 Mr. Robert Lee Fance, 90, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at University Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Ruby Whaley and Emma Bush, both of Syracuse; two stepsisters, Mary and Vazie Fance of Sneads, FL; one stepbrother, James Fance of Orlando, FL; 12 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Christ Cultivating Community Church, 1601 Park St., with…

                                                                                                                                                • Fred M. Lawyer

                                                                                                                                                  Mr. Fred M. Lawyer, 86, of Bridge Street, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born April 29,1922, in Hartford, son of the late Peter and Clara (Vincent) Lawyer. On May 27, 1950, he was joined in marriage with Shirley Dingman. At the age of 20, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1946. For over 20 years he was employed with Beech Nut in Canajoharie. He was also employed at Palatine Dye for many years. In…

                                                                                                                                                  • Funnell, Rose Marie (Hens)

                                                                                                                                                    FUNNELL - Rose Marie (nee Hens)August 25, 2008, of Derby, NY, beloved wife of Robert F. Funnell; dear mother of Christine (Donald) Grant, Joan (James) Hensen, Michael R. (Pauline), Stephen R. (Maria) Funnell and Theresa (Jeffrey) Smith; grandmother of seven grandchildren; sister Joan (Robert) Walsh and William (Janelyn) Hens and the late Charles, Robert and Edwin Jr. Hens; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM at the LATIMORE SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St.,…

                                                                                                                                                    • GEORGE W. VANDERMARK

                                                                                                                                                      George W. VanDerMark, 90, of 11 5th Street, passed away Saturday (Aug. 16, 2008) at his home. Born in Homer, Feb. 16, 1918, the son of Leonard and Teressa Daily VanDerMark, he had resided his early life in Cortland, moving to Hornell in 1977, and later to Canisteo two years ago. He served his country during WWII, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. George retired as a custodian from Arkport Central School. He was predeceased by his parents, and one brother, G. Albert VanDerMark. He is survived by his…

                                                                                                                                                      • Gabriel, Maynard

                                                                                                                                                        August 25, 2008 Maynard "Dip" Gabriel, 67, of the Onondaga Nation, died Monday at home. He was an Oneida/Mohawk and a member of the Turtle Clan. Dip was a structural engineer with Local 440 in Utica, retiring in 1996 after 30 years. He was very proud of being a bridgeman and a Native American iron worker. He was also a well-known professional comedian. He enjoyed billiards at CAPS, lacrosse, making Native American jewelry, arts and crafts and spending time with his family. He is survived by his…

                                                                                                                                                        • Graham, Jeannette

                                                                                                                                                          Graham, Jeannette Pittsford/Rumson, NJ: August 25, 2008. Survived by husband, Philip; daughters, Joan (James) Lisanti, Meg (Chris) Weglarz; 3 grandchildren, Mary Lisanti, Libby and Luke Weglarz; sister, Joan Cregg; brother, William G. (Mary Lou) Barry. Funeral Mass TODAY 11 AM at St. Louis Church, Pittsford, NY. Interment, Friday 11 AM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider ABVI-Goodwill, 422 Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620-1198. For further info please log on to:…

                                                                                                                                                          • Gregory, Lynn Fallon (Ursula)

                                                                                                                                                            GREGORY - Lynn (Ursula) Fallon, of Oakdale, NY, on August 15, 2008 at the age of 82. Loving wife of Harry. Beloved mother of Pat and Joe McCarthy, Robert and Sue Fallon, James Fallon, and Michael and Helene Fallon. Cherished grandmother of Timothy, Sean, Michael, Chris, Caetlyn, Ryan and Patrick, and great-grandmother of Jack. Cremation was private. Arrangements under the direction of the Overton Funeral Home, Inc, Islip, NY.

                                                                                                                                                            • Grimard, Enid B.

                                                                                                                                                              Grimard, Enid B. (Bennett) (Loiacano, DiPasquale, Berg) Rochester: Sunday, August 24, 2008. She is survived by her children, Ernest (Cleona) of Jefferson, NH and Peter Grimard of Jackson, NJ, Priscilla (Gary) Loiacano of Webster, Sandra (Dennis) DiPasquale of Holly, Rita (Richard) Berg of Irondequoit; brother and sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. On WEDNESDAY, (today) please join her family at St. Ann's Chapel (1500 Portland Ave.) for her Funeral Mass at 9:30AM.…

                                                                                                                                                              • Grycrek, Anne C.

                                                                                                                                                                Anne C. Grycrek of Johnson City Anne C. Grycrek of Johnson City, formerly of Kane, Pa., went to be with her Lord, Tuesday morning, August 26, 2008, at the Susquehanna Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Eva Grycrek; and a brother, Joseph Grycrek. She is survived by a sister, Mary Grycrek, Johnson City; a sister-in-law, Romayne Grycrek, Fla.; one nephew, two great-nieces, and several cousins. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Johnson City, a member of the Nocturnal…

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                                                                                                                                                                  • Haeckl, Nancy R.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Haeckl, Nancy R. (Jacobs)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Hamilton, Lillian P.

                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will be held the following day, Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Jackson Center United Methodist Church, Jackson Center Road, Millerton, Pa. Her Pastor and friend, the Reverend Jennifer Wolfe, will celebrate the services for Lillian. Interment will follow in the Jackson Center Cemetery. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Hamilton, Martha A.

                                                                                                                                                                          Hamilton, Martha A . Rochester: Martha A. Hamilton, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away on August 25, 2008 at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilson I. Hamilton, and sons Gary Hamilton and Charles Hamilton. She is survived by her children Randolph (Barb) Hamilton of Rochester, NY; Robert I. Hamilton of Rochester, NY; and Cheryl Hamilton (Kevin) McDonough of Eagan, MN; her brother, Fred Aten; Daughter-in-law Sue Ellen Hamilton; Sister-in-law Nettie Prosser; and her five grandchildren: eight…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Hane, Elinor E.

                                                                                                                                                                            Elinor E. Hane of Whitney Point Elinor E. Hane, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, from the Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Purley R. and Mary G. (Whipple) Hane; also two brothers-in-law and a niece. Survivors include her two sisters, Seany Starks, Mansfield, Pa. and Mary Wenner, Va.; her caregiver and friend, Vivian Blowers; and two adoptive sons, Ricky Reed and his sons, Eric and Jesse, all of Whitney Point, and Joseph Reed, Ill.; also several…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Harris, Hazel

                                                                                                                                                                              hours are from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Wednesday August 27th at St. John's Episcopal Church, 536 S. Franklin Ave, Hempstead. Funeral Services will be held at the above church on Thursday August 28th at 10am. Interment to follow, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton NY.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Hathaway, Katharine Berg

                                                                                                                                                                                Katharine Berg Hathaway of Owego Katharine Hathaway reluctantly left the planet Earth August 26, 2008. Mrs. Hathaway was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Clarence "Stub" Hathaway. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Bonnie (Jack) Williams, Sukie Barlow, Carol (Bill) Rimmey, Bill (Kelly) Hathaway, Phil (Peggy) Hathaway; six grandchildren, Carie Sciabica, Pam Hitchings, Craig Barlow, Stacey Barlow, Tiffany Hathaway, Kristin Hathaway; five great-grandchildren; longtime friend,…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Henry E. Topf Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Henry E. Topf Sr., 96, of Balsam Road, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at home. He was a retired master auto mechanic and a dairy farmer. He was a WW II veteran. Survivors include four sons, Henry E. Topf Jr. and Ralph Topf, both of Wellsboro; James Topf of Indianapolis, Ind., John Topf Sr. of Campbell, N.Y. Calling hours are 6-8 p.m. Monday at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 38 Central Ave. …

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Hopkins, Dale E.

                                                                                                                                                                                    MILFORD _ A reception for family and friends for Mr. Dale E. Hopkins, 62, who passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, will follow the funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at the home of Butch and Mary Welch, 25 Railroad Ave., in Cooperstown. The family would also like to express a special thank you to Hospice, Bassett Healthcare and Ronnie Edwards for the wonderful and kind care and attention that they provided to Dale. Arrangements are by Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Horrocks, Gary A.

                                                                                                                                                                                      may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 350 Genesee St. Avon. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday 11AM at St. Agnes Church, Avon. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Hope, 2041 Locke Cuba Rd., Millington, TN 38053.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hurley-Curtis, Lenna

                                                                                                                                                                                        are invited to call Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Mass, Friday at 11 AM at St. Pius The Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Avenue. Private Interment. Those wishing may contribute to the Shrine Hospitals c/o Damascus Temple, 979 Bay Road, Webster, 14580.

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                                                                                                                                                                                            • Jackson, Anne DeLine

                                                                                                                                                                                              August 26, 2008 Anne L. DeLine Jackson, 76, of Cicero, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Oneida Extended Care Facility. She was born November 15, 1931, in Mattydale, NY, to Edgar DeLine Sr. and Margaret Potratz. On September 24, 1949, she mar-ried Charles James Jackson at St. Margaret's Church in Mattydale. Mrs. Jackson was a longtime resident of Mattydale before moving to Cicero in 1985. In 1994, she retired from General Electric after 20 years of service. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • James F. Deyle

                                                                                                                                                                                                James F. Deyle, 56, of 56 Third Street Ilion passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, suddenly while on vacation. Funeral services for Jim will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at 10 a.m. from the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego Street Ilion, with Fr. Anthony Ligato officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Herkimer.  Friends may call on Wednesday Aug. 27, 2008, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday paper. On line condolences may be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • James F. “Jesse” Deyle

                                                                                                                                                                                                  James F. “Jesse” Deyle, 56, of 56 Third St., Ilion, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Cape Cod, Mass., while mountain biking with his family and friends. He was born Jan. 22, 1952, in Ilion, N.Y., the son of Winifred “Fritzie Flock and the late Frank Deyle, and was educated in the Ilion School System. On Aug. 10, 1974, Jim married the former Annette Makohen in Herkimer. For over 30 years he worked with his father and then eventually owned and operated Deyle Vending. Jim also was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Janet F. Brown

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mrs. Janet F. Brown, 76, of Washington Street, passed away on Wednesday evening, Aug. 13, 2008, in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. She was born on February 16, 1932, in St. Johnsville, daughter of the late George and Irene (Carter) Flanders, and graduated with an associate’s degree in applied science from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. In 1982, she was joined in marriage with Elmer C. Brown, who predeceased her. Her last professional employment was with the Village of St. Johnsville where she was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Jankovics, Josephine

                                                                                                                                                                                                      are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas More Church. Entombment will follow at Fairview Mausoleum. The Vigil for Josephine will be celebrated Thursday at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. In memory of Josephine donations, in lieu of flowers, to Hospice Niagara would be appreciated by her family. On-line condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Johantgen, Cecilia

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Johantgen, Cecilia Perkinsville: Age 101. Passed away 8/25/2008. Predeceased by her husband, Carl E.; her son, Carl L., great-grandchild, Brett Conrad. Survived by children, Susan (Robert) Conrad, Perkinsville, Eluta (Richard) VanScoter, Wayland, Cecilia (Donald) Hamsher, Englewood, FL, Jerry (Glenna) Johantgen, Rochester; Daughter-in-law, Kay Johantgen, Perkinsville; special niece Janet Last, Dansville; special friend, Rita Hoffman; 23 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Johnson III, Alfred

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Johnson, Mamie T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            may call Wednesday, 6-8 PM at Latimer's. Funeral Service Thursday, 11 AM at Holy Trinity Baptist Church, 397 North St., Rev. Robert Young, Officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery. MILLARD E. LATIMER &SON INC. 983 S. Plymouth Ave., 328-2680

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Johnston, Richard N.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              11 a.m. Friday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street. In lieu of flowers or Mass cards, please make a donation in Richard's memory to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or Ronald McDonald House, Syracuse, NY. Falardeau Funeral Home Online Guest Book At FalardeauFH.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Jones, John Christopher "Chris"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                may call from 12:30 P.M. until 1 P.M. at the church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Chris' memory to the Mental Health Assoc. of Rochester, Monroe County 320 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607. Fred F. Groff Inc. www.lifecelebration.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Joseph F. Attard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Joseph F. Attard, 53, of 33 Armory St., Ilion, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at home. He was born Feb. 12, 1955, in New York City, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Ann Lukaart Attard. Joseph received his education in the New York City schools, and after school served in the U.S. Air Force. On Aug. 10, 2003, he married the former Linda Jarvis. Mr. Attard was a self-employed mechanic. Joseph was of the Baptist faith, and volunteered with the Rescue Mission in Utica and enjoyed helping people.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kaiser, Royal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Royal ?Roy? Kaiser, age 77, of Orangeport Road, Gasport, NY, died unexpectedly on August 6, 2008. He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 18, 1930, the son of the late August and Jessie (Smith) Kaiser.Roy was a graduate of Lockport High School, Class of 1949. Roy was fondly nicknamed, ?Slim? and was well-known locally. In earlier years he enjoyed photography, boating and hunting. He served his country for three years during the Korean War. Roy worked at Diamond Shamrock Co., in Lockport, for 31 years. He is…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Karl David Liddiard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Karl David Liddiard, 47, passed away on Aug. 18, 2008, in Millington, Mich. He was born April 24, 1961, in Kendall, Fla. After graduating high school Karl joined the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, 82nd Airborne. He was a disabled Veteran. After leaving the military, Karl spent many of his working years as a roofer and carpenter. Karl is survived by his mother, Phyllis Liddiard; father, Robert Liddiard; children, Kristina Dawn Bury, Kayla Ann Edinger, Blake David Edinger; brothers, Bob/Leslie, Steve and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kassoy, Bernard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        BURLINGTON FLATS _ Bernard Kassoy of Burlington Flats and the Bronx, passed away in Cooperstown on Aug. 22, 2008, at the age of 93. Bernard was a painter, printmaker, photographer, sculptor and filmmaker. A WPA artist and teacher, he taught art in New York City at Morris High School, DeWitt Clinton High School, the Bronx High School of Science and the High School of Music and Art. During World War II, Bernard served as a photographer in the top secret First Special Service Force and later as a mapmaker at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kay, Stephanie "Ann"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          KAY, Stephanie "Ann" of Horseheads, NY We don't know why it happened but God knows. He put his arms around our beloved wife and mother and whispered "come with me", then her loving heart stopped beating that Sunday night, August 24, 2008 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, and she went home to be with her heavenly Father. Ann was born December 11, 1932 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Clayton and Helen Scott Moses. She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Keenan, Rose (Stage)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2008, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. where her service will take place at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev. Anne Mowery officiating. Officers and members of the Order of Eastern Star will also gather at the funeral home at 7:30 to conduct a Memorial Service for their departed sister. Those wishing may also remember Rose through memorials to the North Chemung United Methodist Church, 677 Breesport North Chemung…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Kenneth E. Youker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mr. Kenneth E. Youker, 85, of 114 Oak Mountain Dr., Salisbury Center, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, in Little Falls Hospital, where he had been a patient since August 19. He was born in Dolgeville on July 15, 1923, the son of Earl and Nina (Sponable) Youker, and attended school in Stratford. A veteran of World War II, he served honorably from May 1943 until he was discharged on January 22, 1946, with the rank of Tech 4. He served with the Headquarters Detachment of the 435th Medical Battalion. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kerwin, Marie E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Marie E. Kerwin of Johnson City Marie E. Kerwin, 93, of Johnson City died Sunday evening, August 24, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center. She was predeceased by her brothers, James and Vincent Kerwin. She is survived by her sister, Loretta Kerwin, Johnson City; her niece and nephews, Mary Louise and Don Hantula, James Kerwin, David Kerwin, Sean Kerwin and Michael Kerwin; several great-nieces and nephews and a very dear friend, Christeen Gnad and family. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kidd-Cummings, Andrea L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends. Family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM at Providence Memorial Chapel, 1275 Sycamore, funeral to follow at 12.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kienholz, Elva

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kienholz, Elva Marion: Entered into rest on 8/25/08 at the age of 92. She is predeceased by her husband, Elmer; son, Vernon; 3 sister; 2 brothers. She is survived by her loving daughter, Brenda Cook (Harold) Boerman of Marion; grandchildren, Debra (Tom) Boetcher, Donald (Cindy) Cook both of Ft. Worth, TX., Diane Kohler, Donna (Denny) Kewell both of East Aurora; 2 grandsons, Charlie and Andy Kohler; sister, Emma June (Oliver) Chase of Erie, PA; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Klipfel, Christopher

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        KLIPFEL, Christopher -In loving memory of our son and brother on his 21st Birthday.Love alwaysMOM, DAD, KELLY &KRISTEN,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knapp, Kimberly Ann (Gebo)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kimberly Ann Knapp (Gebo) of Endicott Kimberly Ann Knapp (Gebo) passed away early Saturday morning. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph Gebo, and her mother, Beverly Gebo (LeBeau), her father-in-law, Raymond W. Knapp, her son, Raymond J. She is survived by her three beautiful kids, Kristy Knapp, 26, of Newark Valley, Jameson Knapp, 20, of Phoenix, Arizona, Jenna Knapp, 16, of Endicott, husband, Raymond E., also of Endicott. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Gebo, sister-in-law, Laurie, two…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Knitter, Florence Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM Sat. at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd. Webster. Interment Webster Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Arr: Willard H. Scott.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kohler Sr., Charles W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              . Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC.,

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Krautsak, Helen T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  KRAUTSAK - Helen T. Of West Seneca, NY; August 26, 2008; daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Krautsak; dearest sister of Anna Marie, Dorothy, Michael J. (Alice), Donald and the late Elizabeth M. Krautsak; loving aunt of Susan (Ed) Perillo, Patricia Krautsak, Judith (Rick) Davila, Michael T. (Susan) Krautsak, Marcia (Angelo) Maldonado and Keith (Libby) Krautsak; also survived by many great nieces and great nephews. Friends received Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kuruc, Gustave

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    KURUC - Gustave, 90, of West Islip (formerly of Inwood, LI), on August 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Lengel). Cherished father of Carol Chrisley and John Kuruc. Loving grand- father of Deirdre, Christopher, Roger, Lyndsey and Matthew, and 10 great-grandchildren. Reposing at Meserole Funeral Home, 143 Lord Ave, Inwood LI. Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:30am, Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Inwood. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Leahy, Christopher A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LEAHY - Christopher A., suddenly on August 25th, 2008 in his 41st year of Fresh Meadows, Queens. Formerly of Eaton's Neck, Northport. Member of Local #3 I.B.E.W. Loving husband of Linda (nee Russo). Devoted father of Cassie, Luke, and Rae. Devoted son of Adrienne (Le Laidier) Soroff and her husband Harry Soroff, M.D. and Peter Leahy. Fond brother of Susan Spivey (Craig), Peter Leahy (Theresa), Matt Leahy (Patti) and Marc Leahy (Cathleen). Dear grandson of Margaret Le Laidier. Reposing Nolan &…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lederhouse, Anna Mae Thiel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY FRIDAY 2-7 PM. Funeral services will be held SATURDAY at 10:00 AM in Fillmore Chapel United Methodist Church of Ransomville, 2523 Yougstown-Wilson Road, Ransomville, NY 14131. Burial will be in Wrights Corners Cemetery. Memorials to Fillmore Chapel United Methodist Church of Ransomville, PO Box 250, Ransomville, NY 14131 would be appreciated by the family.Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lee Sr., Charles T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          LEE - Charles T. Sr., on August 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Gertrude. Loving father of Mary, Charles Jr., George, John, Douglas, Judith and Catherine. Devoted grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 14. WWII USMC Veteran. Retired from Grumman as Senior Aviation Inspector. One of the founding members of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Member of Grumman Restoration, Long Island Early Fliers, and the Sunrise Detachment Marine Corps League. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lee, John S. "Soul Dog,   Ice Man"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will receive friends Friday, 11 AM-12 noon at the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lembke, Dorothy (Ehrmentraut)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lewandowski, Lorraine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PLATTSBURGH -- Lorraine Lewandowski, 82, of Evergreen Valley Nursing Home, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh., She was born in Dannemora, on Feb. 19, 1926, daughter of the late Fred and Agnes (Drollette) Parrotte., Lorraine was an avid reader. She and her husband, Edward, loved to travel., Lorraine is survived by one brother, George Parrotte, and his wife, Susan of Dannemora; three sisters, Margaret Brown of New York City, Esther Burleigh and her husband,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lewis, Earl "Sam"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Earl "Sam" Lewis of Binghamton Funeral Services for Earl "Sam" Lewis will be held at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc., 137 Robinson St., Binghamton, Friday at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Ernest A. Steffensen will officiate. Burial will be in Chenango Valley Cemetery, Town of Fenton. The family will receive friends at the Shea Funeral Home Thursday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please kindly consider contributing to the Multiple Sclerosis Association; or East Side Youth Association, c/o…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lillian, Hazel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    NEWERT, Mrs. Hazel Lillian, 91, formerly of Owasco Street and Boyle Center, Auburn, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Villa Manor Care Center, Lakewood, Colo. Arrangements by Farrell"s Funeral Service, Inc., Auburn, are incomplete.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lynam, John E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • MARGARET E. (VanGELDER) DAVISON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Margaret E. (VanGelder) Davison, 80, of 7111 N. Main St. Ext., passed away Saturday (Aug. 23, 2008) in Whiteville, N.C. Born in Rochester Sept. 2, 1927, the daughter of Jim and Dorothy (Wilson) VanGelder, she had resided in Hornell most of her life. She had made her home with Bonnie Dibble VanScooter for 38 years. She was a graduate of the Rochester School for the Deaf class of 1948. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hornell American Legion, the VFW and loved her family, the beach,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MacDougall, Skye Barre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          With heavy hearts, Darren and Sharon MacDougall announce the birth and death of their precious daughter, Skye, stillborn on August 19, 2008. In her short life Skye accomplished what so many strive for, to be loved and to not suffer. In this her life was a tremendous success, and brilliant if all too brief light of love. Skye?s spirit and memory are held in heart by her parents; her sisters, Hannah and Kayla; grandparents, Joe and Judy McGougall, Cecil and Anna Bunnell; her great-grandmother, Dorothy Holmes…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mackey, Nancy R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            MACKEY - Nancy R. on August 25, 2008. Beloved mother of Antoinette Francis (Michael), Michael Arcarola (Cheryl), Donna Kryzckowski (Joseph), Nancy Mylett (Greg) and Philip Arcarola (Gia). Loving sister of Lorraine Geraghty. Also survived by 16 cherished grandchildren. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Inc. 3863 Merrick Rd., Seaford (2 traffic lts East of Rte 135). Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11am at St. William the Abbot RC Church. Interment: Pinelawn Memorial Park. Hours today and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Marnell, M. Juliet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marnell, M. Juliet Albion: Age 93, 8/24/08. Predeceased by husband, Charles. Survived by daughters, Meg (Larry) Kroeker, Kathy Marnell, grandchildren: Mark, Jonathan, Matthew; several great-grandchildren, niece, Mary Jane Stewart; great-niece: Eileen Marnell; and her special caregivers, Angela Dalli and Kelly Daigler. There are no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial SATURDAY 10 am in Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Church. Interment will be in White Haven…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Martin, Margaret (Linsin)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                may call on Thursday (6-8) at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, where her funeral will be held Friday at 11AM. Online guest register at: www.cooperfuneralhomemedina.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Martin, Martin L. "Peggy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  may call on Thursday (6-8 PM) at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center Street, Medina, where her funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 AM. The Reverend Alfreda E.S. Morse will officiate. Interment will be in White Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in Rochester. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans County, First Presbyterian Church or Martin-Linsin Scholarship Awards, C/O HSBC, 514 Main St., Medina, NY 14103.On line guest register at www.cooperfuneralhomemedina.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mason, Shannon Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SHANNON MARIE MASON, 37, of Sailly Avenue, Plattsburgh, died unexpectedly, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., She was born in Portsmouth, Va., July 10, 1971, the daughter of Dennis A. Sr. and Wanda (Murphy) Mason., Service details were incomplete Monday evening and will be announced Tuesday afternoon at www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com., A complete obituary will be in the Wednesday edition of the Press-Republican., Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Maurey-Nichols, Caleb Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday, August 27th, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there at the conclusion of the calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Graveside services at Forest Lawn Memorial Park will be held on Thursday, August 28th, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Doug Forman will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Jessica Nichols at Dandy34, 668 Main Street, PO Box 313, Breesport, NY 14816. A "Candle of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McIntyre-Goddard, Mary A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McLaughlin, John J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          McLAUGHLIN - John J., of Merrick on August 26, 2008. Ret. New York Telephone. Beloved wife of the late Mary. Devoted father of John P. McLaughlin and his wife Mary and Keith McLaughlin and his wife Melanie. Dear brother of Robert McLaughlin and brother-in-law of Maureen. Loving grandfather of Kaitlin, Taylor, Jack, Kerrick, Aria and Colton. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Visiting Thursday 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Funeral Mass Friday…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • McNary, Robert "Mac"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            McNARY - Robert Mac Suddenly, August 23, 2008 in Hudson, FL. He was a post active member of Doyle Hose Fire Co #1 for over 25 years. Survived by daughters Lynnette, Jackie; granddaughter Kayla; sister Bernadine Weir (Ohio); and friend Gloria. Donations to Cleveland Clinic-Cardiology,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mednick, Marvin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mednick, Marvin -Dearest Marv, one year has passed. you are truly missed by all. you were so loving and caring. Love always.ROBERTA & FAMILY.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Meehan, James B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., Thursday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Rita's R.C. Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Meehan, Joan M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MEEHAN - Joan M., of Brentwood, L.I. on August 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Michael W. Meehan, Jr. Loving mother of Michael W. Meehan, III, and John T. Meehan. Cherished grandmother of Kerianne, William, Matthew, Caroline and Andrew Meehan. Fond mother in law of Eileen Meehan. Adored sister of Vincent Conroy, Agnes Vigotty, Jean Mahar and Thomas Conroy. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 Mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Merrick, George Titus

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MERRICK - George Titus, 83, of Hilton Head Island passed away on August 24th. Born in Jamaica, Queens he was a long-time resident of Rockville Ctr. and Centerport, NY. He is survived by his wife, Edith Buckfelder Merrick; two sons, a daughter; eight grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jane Ray Merrick. A private family service will take place on Hilton Head Island.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Michiel Barr

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Michiel Barr, age 52, of Bennettsburg, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., on Monday, August 25th, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service in her memory will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Watkins Glen, on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon officiating; burial at Union Cemetery of Hector, Burdett, NY. Michiel is survived by her loving husband of 33 years,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Millard, Elizabeth A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mincieli, Dominick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dominick Mincieli on August 25, 2008. Beloved son of Nicholas and Rose Mincieli (nee Trotto). Cherished father of Brian. Adored brother of Rose DiFiore and Santa Mincieli. Loving uncle of Michael DiFiore and Stephen DiFiore. Reposing at A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I. Funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Church on Thursday 9:30 A.M. Private cremation service to follow. Vistitation 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday. A. Azzara Funeral Home, Inc. Family Owned & Operated since 1900…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Muhl, Rose M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          August 25, 2008 Rose M. Muhl, 93, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at James Square Nursing Home. A life resident of Syracuse, she was a graduate of Percy Hughes School and retired as an accountant for Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Syracuse. She was prede-ceased by her husband, Richard A. Muhl, in 1978. Rose is survived by her sister, Lucille Dwyer of Syracuse, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:15 a.m. Friday at FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Park Street, and 9 a.m. in Assumption…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Nancy Lazarus

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Nancy Lazarus, 78, of Morehead City, NC, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Harborview Health Care Center in Morehead City.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Newert, Hazel Norris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              August 23, 2008 Hazel Norris Newert, 91, formerly of Owasco Street and Boyle Center in Auburn, died Saturday, August 23, 2008. Visitation will be held 3 to 5 p.m. August 28, 2008, at Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. Services will be held at 10 a.m. August 29, 2008, in St. Peter & John Episcopal Church, 169 Genesee St., Auburn. Interment will be in Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nicolls, Mary A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                August 26, 2008 Mary A. Nicolls, 84 of Oswego, died Tuesday. She was the widow of the late Grove Nicolls. She is survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, in St. Mary's Church. No calling hours. Arrangments by Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • O'Neil, Martha Rose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Martha Rose O'Neil of Johnson City Martha Rose O'Neil, 89, of Johnson City, formerly of Hillcrest, went to sleep in the hands of the Lord Friday morning, August 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. O'Neil; beloved mother of James O'Neil and his wife, Terry; Mary Tucker; Pat Merrall and her husband, Richard; Denise Hallisey and her husband, Warren; Helen Vesci and her husband, Louie; Geraldine DeMarco; and John O'Neil. Blessed with 15 loving grandchildren and 9…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Outhouse, C. Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    UNION SPRINGS < C. Robert Outhouse, 79, of Hardy Road, Union Springs, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at his home. Bob, was born Aug. 12, 1929, to Horace Sibley and Ruth DeBryne Outhouse in Canandaigua, where his father and grandparents were born. He graduated from Canandaigua Academy and worked part time for A.W. White while attending Genesee Junior College. On Sept. 16, 1950, he married Shirley Otteman. After working for Lakeview Dairy in Canandaigua, he moved to Auburn in 1955 and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pagano, Joseph P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will receive friends at THE C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stephens Church (Grand Island) Friday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Page Sr., Thomas A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        man and avid outdoors man who also devoted much of his time to coaching the sport of wrestling. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton St. Buffalo, NY14263 in Toms name.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Palas, Robert A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PALAS - Robert A. August 25, 2008 of Elma, NY; beloved husband of Jean S. (nee Smith); dearest father of Sharon P. Walker and Linda P. (Michael) Case; cherished grandfather of Kyle R. Witt and Jordan C. Witt; brother of Alice (late Benny) Blaszak, Richard (Ruth) Palaszewski and Virginia (Gus) Cicatello. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-7 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where services will be held Friday at 7 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Palmer, Helen M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NORTH HUDSON -- Helen M. Palmer, 94, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2008, peacefully at her home with her loving daughter by her side., Helen was born Jan. 19 1914, in the same house where she lived throughout her entire life. She was married to Charles Palmer, who passed away March 17, 1998., She was also predeceased by her son-in-law, Charles "Pat" Morissey, July 3, 1984., Throughout her long life, Helen worked in many different capacities. After high school she worked for the architects…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Panzarella M.D., John H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Parker Jr., James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Parker, James Jr. Rochester: August 21, 2008. Calling Wed. 7-9 PM at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels, Inc., 109 West Ave. Funeral Service, Thursday 11 AM in the Chapel. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Partlow, Lorraine M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  . Arrangements by BUTLER-BADMAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Syracuse, NY.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pennesi, Mary Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    may call on Thursday from 4?8 PM at the M.J.COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Friday, August 29th at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. St. Mary?s Hospital Foundation, 5300 Military Road,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Perfetti, Anthony Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Anthony Paul Perfetti, age 55, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away August 24, 2008, after a long illness. Cherished son of Shirley (nee Rogenmoser) and the late Charles. Loving brother of Michael (Brenda). Dear father of Anthony (Allison), Jenelle, Erica and Nicholas. Grandfather of Dominic, Olivia and Sophia. Survived by nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial Service to be held privately by the family.Visit www.legacy.com/tonawanda-news for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Perri, Albert D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PERRI - Albert D., of Valley Stream on August 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Josephine. Loving father of Donald (Faye), Gerard (Elizabeth), Donna Marie Sanky (Gary), Joan Frances Perri and David Ovadia. Dear grandfather of nine. Cherished brother of Elizabeth Bramante and Charles Brienza. Retired NYPD. Family will receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, Inc., 34 Hempstead Avenue, (corner Peninsula Blvd.), Lynbrook. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45am Our Lady of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Phillips, Joan Zaccaria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Phillips, Theresa D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            August 25, 2008 Theresa D. Phillips, 93, formerly of Emhoff Rd., Chittenango Falls, passed away Monday at University Hospital. Born in the town of Sullivan, Theresa was a resident of the town of Fenner since 1925. She was employed as a sales clerk for the former Woolworth's in Dewitt for 12 years, retiring in 1972. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin E., in 2001. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, Gail and Ron Smith of Chittenango, Sharon and Chuck Becker of West Eaton, Carol and Russ…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pijanowski, Michaelene A. (Prucnal)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              PIJANOWSKI - Michaelene A. (nee Prucnal)Of Lackawanna, NY, August 25, 2008; beloved wife of the late Chester Pijanowski; dearest mother of Gerald (Sandy) Pijanowski and Laura Almquist; loving grandmother of Adam and Aaron Pijanowski and John and Mark Almquist; sister of the late Peter (late Icie) Prucnal, John (Helen) Prucnal, Joseph (Peggy) Prucnal and Mary (late Wallace) Granica; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pisegna, Louis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                August 26, 2008 Louis Pisegna, 88, passed away peacefully at Seneca Hill Nursing Home. Lou was born in Italy and came to America as a teenager to begin a long life in a great new country. He worked hard to become a successful custom tailor in Syracuse for over55 years. Lou lost his lovely wife, Frances, in 2005 and a beloved son-in-law, Stephen James, in 2002. Surviving are a daughter, Anne James, and granddaughter, Jennifer (Gideon) Lamb. The family wishes to thank the staff at Seneca Hill Nursing Home for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pittard, Rose I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rose I. (Wodrich) Pittard, 91, of Medina, NY, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008 at the Medina Memorial Hospital, while under the care of Orleans Hospice. Rose was born July 15, 1917, the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Peters) Wodrich. She was predeceased by her husband Sidney (Bud) Pittard who passed away November 1998. They had been married 54 years.Rose lived her entire married life in Medina. Since 1981 she enjoyed spending winters in her home in Lakeland, Florida. She was a devoted mother,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Plato, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    may call at THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway, Ontario, from 7-9 Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. George?s Catholic Church Thursday morning at 11. Interment St. Michael?s Cemetery. It was Helen?s wish that memorial donations would be directed to the Sisters of St. Francis at Stella Niagara. Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Powell, Georgiana A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Broadway Cemetery, Day Hollow Road, Owego, N.Y.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pullie, Frank

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call Thursday 6 - 9 PM at Emmanuel Miss. Baptist Church, 1772 Clifford Ave. Funeral Service Friday, 11 AM at the church. Rev. T. C. Smith, officiating. Interment, Riverside Cemetery. Millard E. Latimer &Son Inc. (328-2680) 983 S. Plymouth Ave.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Purce, Joan M. (Prevost)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          August 20, 2008 Joan M. (Prevost) Purce, 73, passed away. Survivors: sons, Robert of Nevada, Jim of CA, Dan of FL; daughter, Lorraine of NY; brother, George Martin of NY; sister, Darlyn Delamater of FL; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. September 13, 2008, 8843 Beach Rd., Brewerton, NY, 699-5088.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • RUTH EVA BAUMGARTEN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ruth Eva Baumgarten, 77, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., passed away surrounded by her loved ones Friday (Aug. 22, 2008). Born Feb. 6, 1931, in Sparta, she was the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Wicks) Hall. Ruth’s memory will be cherished by her sister Frieda Rathburn (Chester); her two sons, John G. Baumgarten (Stacey) and Joseph F. Baumgarten (Nikki); her six daughters, Ruth S. Allen (Larry), Alice M. Mosher (Arthur), Eva M. Coleman (Kevin), Dian K. DiPasquale (Steven), Pamela J. Hitchcock (David) and Susan J.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rathje, Henry O.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main St., Endicott. Rev. Janice Devine, co-pastor of his church, will officiate. Burial will be in Cortland Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the service time at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the German American Club Building Fund, 218 Loughlin Rd., Binghamton, N.Y. 13904.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reinhardt, Frederick F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Robert K. Aronson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Robert K. Aronson, 81, of 9378 Bradley Ave., Cuba passed away Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) in Cuba Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit. Born April 25, 1927, in Superior, Wis., he was a son of Henry and Effie Swanson Aronson. On June 13, 1953, in Chester, N.H., he married the former Joan Mitchell, who predeceased him April 7, 1993. Mr. Aronson served with the United States Marine Corps from 1945 until 1949. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Wellsville. Surviving are a son, Robert…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robert L. Robinson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Robert L. Robinson, age 81, passed away  June 14, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.  He was predeceased by wives Ann of 25 years in 2008 and Joanne of 30 years in 1981, parents George P. Robinson and Marion Calkins Robinson, sisters Marion Monro and Lettie Huskey, and brother Lee Robinson. Robert is survived by daughter Carol (Gerald) Nettleton and grandson Paul of Oakdale, MN; sisters Aimee Brothers of Painted Post, NY and Nona Manry of Corning, NY; and brother George Robinson of Carney's Point, NJ.  Robert…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robinson, Cynthia Yvette "Cynt"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robinson, Cynthia Yvette "Cynt" Rochester: On August 21, 2008. Survived by her children, Jonathan &Fallon Brooks; mother, Mary Robinson &father, Ovit Pursley; siblings, relatives &friends. Calling Wednesday 5-8PM at Goodwill MBC, 111 Clifton St. where Funeral will be held Thursday 11AM. (Viewing 10AM) . Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rodriguez, Nicolasa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RODRIGUEZ - Nicolasa, on August 25, 2008, of West Babylon. Beloved wife of the late Jose. Devoted mother of Joseph and loving mother-in-law of Peggy. Cherished grandmother of Middyann Crouch, Brandyann Razzano, and great-grandmother of Gabriel Crouch. Reposing Noce Funeral Home, 189 Route 109, West Babylon. Mass of Christian Burial 10am Thursday Our Lady of Grace RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rowley, Ward E. "Don"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Rowley, Ward E. "Don" Perinton: August 24, 2008. Survived by wife of 66 years, Violet; 3 sons, Leighton (Patricia), Randy (Michele), Gary (Lori); 7 grandchildren, Kristina (Brian) Drown, Valerie (Charles) Drown, Shauna (Anthony) Pagano, Corey Rowley, Leah (Jason) Tellier, Grant and Lyndsay Rowley; 7 great-grandchildren, Charles Jr., Brian II, Blaine, Nicholas, Jasmine, Patricia and Piper; sister, Ruth Bachelor. No prior calling. Private Service at the convenience of the family. Donations Perinton…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Russ, Shirley J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Thursday, August 28, 2008, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will follow the visitation. (7 p.m.) The Reverend James Crupi will celebrate Shirley's service with Reverend Clifford Proper to assist. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Twin Tiers Christian Academy, 640 Main…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Russert Jr., Timothy John "Tim" (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rutz, Robert S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                may call at ARNDT FUNERAL HOME, 1118 Long Pond Rd. (south of Maiden Lane), on Thursday 3-7pm. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Disabled American Veteran, 100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY, 14614.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • SISTER M. CARBINI MCKINLEY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sister M. Carbini McKinley passed away Aug. 14, 2008 at St. Frances Convent in Frankfort, Ill. Sister was born Barbara Janet McKinley on Nov. 6, 1931 in Hornell. She entered Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart Convent on Aug. 5, 1949. She made her First Profession of Vows on June 21, 1952 and her Final Profession of Vows on Aug. 3, 1955. Sister served as an RN for 30 years after receiving her training at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in St. Joseph, Ill. During these 30 years, Sister was and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sapienza, Paul E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    are invited to call Friday 5-8PM at McGUIRE/HARGRAVE &MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 123 East Jackson Street, Palmyra. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 10AM at St. Anne's Church, Palmyra, followed by burial at St. Anne's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Palmyra Community Center in his memory.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Saunders, Carlton C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SAUNDERS - Carlton C. Age 91, of Freedom, died August 24, 2008, beloved husband of Rose E. (nee Killingbeck); father of Joy Saunders (Michael Mitri); also survived by many nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by his brothers, sisters and their spouses, Sherwood and Edith Saunders, Marie and Gordon Keeney, Evelyn and Short Sullivan, Kenneth and Mildred Saunders, Myrtle and Joe Friend, Corabelle Weber and Nancy and Bill Hoiti. Friends may call Friday from 11 AM-1 PM, at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Savasta, Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SAVASTA - Irene, of Syosset, NY on August 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Stephen F. Loving mother of Susan (William) Katulka of Massapequa, N.Y., Lynn (Mark) Moore of Fairlawn, N.J. and Stephen Jr. of Syosset, N.Y. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Alison), Leslie, Justin, Emily, Allison, Jenna and great-grandmother of Grace. Dear sister of Estelle Skon of Port Jervis, NY and John Murawski of Brooklyn, NY. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, Inc. of Syosset, 79 Berry Hill Rd. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Schutt, Herman A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SCHUTT - Herman A. Of Buffalo, NY, August 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Bartlet); father of Diane (Dick) Schutt, Joyce (Jerry) Balone, and Gail (Jim) Kurtz; also survived by four grandchildren; brother of Elmer (Jane), Art (June) Bill (Dorothy), Marcella (late Anthony) Megliore, Ilene (late Gene) Mootz, Elsie (late Jack) Bentley and the late Edward (late Alicia) Schutt. The familly will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6575 E. Quaker St.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sheriff, Mildred D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Skill, John Philip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                John Skill had two great passions in life ? family and cars. A dedicated wife and seven children were the driving forces in Mr. Skill?s life. From building and racing stock cars to establishing several car dealerships in the Buffalo area, automobiles were in his blood.After graduating from Amherst (NY) High School in 1948, the then 18-year-old built and raced stock cars at the Buffalo Civic Stadium during NASCAR?s early days. The Buffalo native established Twin-Ton Auto Sales in North Tonawanda, NY in 1957…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Slocum, Warren M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MIDDLEBURY, Vt. -- Warren M. Slocum, 83, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in his home., He was born on April 29, 1925, to Howard and Julia (Wieters) Slocum in Middlebury, Vt. "Bud" Slocum attended Middlebury High School and was a graduate of St. Lawrence University where he earned a degree in history. Warren is a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army's 26 Infantry Division in France and Luxemburg, where he was severely wounded., At Fort Devens…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Janice M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Janice's memory may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Janice's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smith, Marie Louise (Boulton)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMITH - Marie Louise (nee Boulton)August 25, 2008. Wife of the late James Russell Smith; mother of Carlton, Duncan (Kathy) and Luli Smith; grandmother of Niccolo Rosselli, Megan and Elizabeth Smith; daughter of the late Louise (McGowen) and Harold Boulton; pre-deceased by two brothers and one sister. Memorial Services celebrated from Trinity Episcopal Church, 371 Delaware Ave. on Friday, September 5th at 11:00 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by GEORGE J.ROBERTS &SONS FUNERAL HOME.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Speranza, Laurie J. (LaMonaco)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speranza, Laurie J. (LaMonaco) Greece: August 25, 2008. Predeceased by father, Joseph LaMonaco. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Joseph &Gabrielle; grandson, Elijah; mother, Diane Mercer; brothers, Russell (Midori) &Daryle LaMonaco; step mother, Vivian LaMonaco; several stepbrothers and stepsisters; mother-in-law, Lina Speranza; nieces and nephews. No prior calling. Laurie's Memorial Mass will be held Thursday 9:30 A.M. at Church of the Annunciation, 1754 Norton St. Interment private.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Srokose, John S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          AUBURN < John S. Srokose, 98, formerly of Olympia Avenue, Auburn, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Mr. Srokose was born in Auburn on Nov. 29, 1909, the son of Jan and Ludwika Czyzowski Srokose. He graduated from St. Hyacinth"s School, St. John Kanty Prep, in Erie, Pa., and Syracuse University, with a degree in business management. He served as a sergeant with the National Guard, and was a former member of the Polish Falcon"s Band. He was a communicant of…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Steele, Ronald T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          9:30 a.m. Friday at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church Baldwinsville. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St. Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or St. Mary's Academy, 47 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Falardeau Funeral Home Online Guest Book At FalardeauFH.com

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            August 20, 2008 Frederick W. Steenstra, 77, of Inverness, FL, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2008. Born in Old Saybrook, CT, he spent most of his childhood years in Bar Harbor, ME. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean War, and later attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Fred had a 35-year career in sonar electronics at General Electric in Syracuse, NY, retiring in 1990. He and his wife, Marian, moved to Inverness in 1995 and were active in three bowling leagues and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Steingraber, Gregory J.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stokes, Richard E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                August 24, 2008 Richard E. Stokes, 81, of Constantia, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he had lived in Long Island for most of his life before moving to Constantia about 17 years ago. He was retired from Long Island Jewish Hospital in Queens, NY. Richard was a WWII Army veteran. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, the former Barbara Wieczerzak; a daughter, Jillian (Brian) Dart of Penfield, NY; two sons, Jason of Richland and Richard (Cheryl) of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Strefeler, John J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  John J. (Jim) Strefeler, 81, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Born June 2, 1927 in Warren, PA, he was the son of John P. Strefeler and Mary (Buda) Strefeler. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (Sivak) Strefeler. John was a member of St. Mary's Church in Lockport, where he was very active in many church activities including Parish Council, Parish Mission, Eucharistic Ministry and lector at Sunday and weekday Masses. He was a Navy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Strenkert, Otto J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greene Emergency Squad, 6 N. Canal St., Greene, N.Y. 13778; or to Greene Rod and Gun Club, PO Box 315, Greene, N.Y. 13778.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sussdorff III, William H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      PORT KENT -- William H. Sussdorff III, 80, of Port Kent, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at the Fletcher Allen Healthcare Center in Burlington, Vt., He was born in Plattsburgh, Dec. 10, 1927, the son of William H. II and Marion (Gardner) Sussdorff., Bill was a sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps. He served during World War II and the Korean Conflict prior to his honorable discharge. He worked for 11 years as a boatman at AuSable Chasm. He was a NYS Environmental District Forest Ranger for 30 years prior to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Swanson, Jean

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jean Swanson, of 68th Street, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at home with her family and with care from Niagara Hospice. She was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania on April 3, 1930 and moved to Niagara Falls in 1952.She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed raising her eight children. She looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and at the John Duke Center. Her hobbies included bingo and making crafts.Survivors include her husband, Charles Swanson; her children, Jane (James)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tanner, Marie (Brown)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          August 25, 2008 Marie (nee Brown) Tanner, of Clarence, NY, died August 25, 2008. She was the loving wife of the late Ross S. Tanner; loving mother of Kathleen Rasimas and Gary P. Tanner; and loving grandmother of Leslie Rasimas. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 9675 Main St., Clarence, NY. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tascione, Louis F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            are invited to meet the family THURSDAY 11:00 AM at CHRIST THE KING CHURCH for his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Parkinsons Disease Center-919 Westfall Rd Ste 220, Rochester, NY 14618. PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME 570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Trillo, Patricia R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                AUBURN < Patricia R. Trillo, 83, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 23. 2008, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. She was born in Auburn, the daughter of the late Adelbert and Nettie May Adams Armstrong, and had been a life-long resident. Patricia was a past communicant of Holy Family and St. Francis of Assisi churches. Prior to her retirement, Patricia had been employed for more than 30 years by Welch Allyn in Skaneateles. She was a volunteer for several years at both Auburn Memorial Hospital and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Troup, Edward W. "Skip"

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Jean R. Turner of Apalachin Jean R. Turner, 85, of Apalachin, passed away at her home Monday, August 25, 2008, where she went home to the arms of Jesus and her predeceased loved ones. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and one brother. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Stanley Sturdevant, Binghamton, Mary Ellen and David Waite, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Lisa (Waite) and husband, Jason Paxton, Matthew Waite and Christopher Ayers; three great-grandsons and several…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • VINCENT L. MAHANY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Vincent L. Mahany, 86, formerly of Yankee Lane, Town of Hornellsville, died early Tuesday morning (Aug. 19, 2008) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell, after a long illness. Born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on July 10, 1922, he was a former resident of Arkport and had resided in the Town of Hornellsville for more than 45 years. While residing in Maine, Vince was a potato farmer and before his retirement he was self employed as a contractor. He had been a communicant of St. Ann’s Church of Our Lady of the Valley…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • VanBenschoten, Gordon C. "Dutch"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        VanBENSCHOTEN, Gordon C. "Dutch," 81, of Moravia, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Shurtleff Funeral Home of Groton.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Vanderpool, Robert C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          VANDERPOOL, Robert C. Of Elmira, NY Was born December 5, 1931 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Jesse and Ethel (Avery) Vanderpool, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at his home at the age of 76. His brothers, Clyde and Richard Vanderpool, predeceased him. He is survived by his beloved sister, Joan Messinger of Elmira, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Robert enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He was a former cook at various restaurants and racetracks around the country. He…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Vangellow, Theo S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            are invited to call at Jennings, Nulton and Mattle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Rd. Thursday 4-8 PM, where Trisaghion will be held at 7 PM. Services will be held Friday morning at 10 AM at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 962 East Ave. Father Jerry Tasikas, Officiating. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church. To light a candle of remembrance go to www.jenningsnultonmattlefh.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Vella, Vincent A. "Jim"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner of Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 8:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Holy Spirit Church, 85 Dakota Avenue, at 9 AM, Friends invited. Jim was a veteran of WW II and owned Velson Tool Works for 36 years. On-line guest register at www.Amigone.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Vimmerstedt, Caroline C. "Carol" (Hogan)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                VIMMERSTEDT - Caroline C. Carol (nee Hogan)Of West Falls, NY; August 23, 2008; beloved wife of the late Richard A.; loving mother of Susan A. (Steve) Benzinger, Richard A., Michael E. and John E. Vimmerstedt; grandmother of Sean, Eliza, Austi, Richard III, Sara, Elizabeth and April; great-grandmother of Makai and Forrest; sister of June B. (late Charles) Gibson; sister-in-law of Carolyn (late Charles) Stoltz; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Walczak, Beatrice A. (Piechowiak)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WALCZAK - Beatrice A. (nee Piechowiak)August 24, 2008 of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late Chester J. Walczak; dearest mother of Chester (Marcy), Michael (Sharon) and Monica (Mark) Thomas; dear grandmother of Kristen (Kevin) Helwig, Alan, Eric Walczak, Karen, Beth Thomas and great-grandmother of Olivia and Nathan. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.),…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Waldron, Beatrice M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10 a.m. Thursday at Gang Memorial Chapel, 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. There are no calling hours. Contributions to the Humane Association of CNY, 4915 1/2 W. Taft Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088 Gang Memorial Chapel 463-6161

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Walters, Shawndale Rochester: August 23, 2008. Calling Thursday 6-9 pm, Metropolitan F C Inc., 109 West Ave. Funeral Friday 11 am New Progressive Cathedral, 384 Chili Ave. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Washington, Thomas G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Washington, Thomas G. Greigsville: August 26, 2008 at age 87 years. He was predeceased by his wife Esther in 1999. He is survived by his children, Edna (William) Blake of Rochester, Gloria (Clyde) Stokes of Granbury, TX., Thomas (Lisa) Washington of Kendall, William (Linda) Washington of Piffard; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers; sisters; and extended family members. No prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be private. Burial, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, York. Memorials to Seneca Park…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wheeler, M. June

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Thursday, August 28, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Harold Burrell will celebrate June's service and Reverend Douglas Hodge to assist. Interment will follow in the Maple Ridge Cemetery in Millerton, PA. Memorial donations in the name of M. June Wheeler may be directed to the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Willa Walz Sadzkowski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Willa Walz Sadzkowski, age 88, of Laurel Avenue, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2008, in Little Falls Hospital. She had the comfort of her loving family at her side. She was born on January 4, 1920, in Bethel, Conn., daughter of the late William and Frances Becker Norman. A lifelong area resident, she was raised and educated in Little Falls. In 1943, she was united in marriage with Charles W. Walz, Jr. in Nashville, Tenn. They shared a loving and devoted union of thirty-five years…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Williams, Catherine V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              the Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Mass Thursday 9:15 A.M. St. Charles R.C. Church. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.colonialfuneralhomesi.com www.SiLive.com/obits

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                invited. If desired, memorials to Niagara Hospice House are preferred by the family.Com plete obituary, condolences, and directions at www.hampfuneral.com .

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  August 24, 2008 Clare Wilson, 63, formerly of Mattydale, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008, at home. He was one of two children born to Dorris and the late Clarence Wilson. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, Clare was employed by several automotivedealerships and was a successful restaurant owner. He retired at the age of 62. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, going to the casino and, most of all, his dog. He had a saying, "A dog is always a pal to you, while people…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wiskemann, Mary Aileen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WISKEMANN - Mary Aileen, of Levittown on August 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Oscar. Loving mother of Susan, Dianne Condon, Joyce and Tom Foreman, and William. Dear sister of Letson and Arthur Kinsley. Cherished grandmother of three and great- grandmother of four. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes Levittown Chapel, 2786 Hempstead Tpke. (2 Blks. East of the Wantagh Pkwy). Mass Thursday 10:00am at St. Bernard R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wojnarek, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held following calling hours at 5:15 p.m. Interment, will take place Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 11 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chemung County Meals on Wheels; or Chemung County SPCA.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wrona, Mary J. (Borucka)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WRONA - Mary J. (nee Borucka)Of Lackawanna, NY, August 25, 2008, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Wrona; dearest mother of Michael, Carol Ann (Dr. Douglas) Jeffery and Robert (Sandra); loving grandmother of Erin (Scott) Martin, Matthew (Allison) Wrona, William (Whitney) Schnorr, Kevin Wrona, Joelle Schnorr, Kara (David) Gaspari and Brian Wrona; great-grandmother of Carter, Susanna, Ava and Rose; sister of the late Stephanie (late William) Tomaszewski. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Young, Edward E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          YOUNG - Edward E. August 24, 2008, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (OHeir); dear father of Sandra (Gerald) Hudson, Ronald (Judith) Young, Barbara (Byron) Dunker; dear grand-father of Jill and Ryan Zarazinski, Gregory and Lisa Dunker; brother of the late B. Lucille (James) Hennrich; uncle of Edward H. Hennrich; brother-in-law of Dolores Balestrieri, Sharon (Arthur) McNally and Frances OHeir; also sur-vived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Young was a WW II Veteran and served with the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Young, Raymond R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            may call Wednesday 2-4 PM only at the JOHN M. HEDGES FUNERAL HOME, 1717 Portland Ave. (at the corner of Portland Ave and Ridge Rd. East). Funeral Service Thursday at 10 AM in the Funeral Home's Chapel. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed to Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Rd. South, Roch., NY 14623.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ziminski, Veronica M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda, on Thursday from 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM from Our Lady of Czestochowa R.C. Church. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ziminski, Veronica M. (Blachowicz)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ZIMINSKI - Veronica M. (nee Blachowicz)Age 94, of Lackawanna, formerly of North Tonawanda, August 25, 2008, wife of the late Henry J. Ziminski; beloved mother of Henry J. (Galina) Ziminski of Williamsville, Robert Ziminski of Batavia, Ronald (Diane) Ziminski of West Palm Beach, FL, Mary Alice Ziminski of Buffalo and Ann Marie (Dr. Walter) Mostek of Virginia Beach, FL; grandmother of five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Zorn, Ronald B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  members and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday at 10 AM at, (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel), JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. No prior visitation.,

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