Thursday, October 23, 2008

New York Obituaries 10/23/08

  • Abbate, Vita

    Vita Abbate of New Springville on October 21, 2008. Devoted mother of Valerie Cosentino and her life partner Sharon Garzone, Salvatore, Gina and the late Josephine. Cherished grandmother of five. Loved great-grandmother of six. Nonna will be missed by her beloved TJ and Amelia. Reposing at MARTIN HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, 530 Narrows Rd., South, at Britton Ave. Mass of Christian Burial 9:45 A.M. Holy Family R.C. Church. Burial Fairview Cemetery, Staten Island. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Martin…

    • Agnes Mary Egan

      Agnes Mary Egan, age 93, died peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2008 at her home in Wyckof, NJ surrounded by her family. Mrs. Egan is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Roger Ackerman of Corning, NY. Mrs Egan had a wonderful zest for life and many talents. She enjoyed cooking for family, friends, and neighbors, attending Broadway musicals, oil painting, and shopping for bargains. She was an accomplished seamstress and knitter, and produced gorgeous clothes, quilts, sweaters, and…

      • Akins Sr., Louis

        AKINS, Louis Sr., 56, of 145 Osborne St., Auburn, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. Services 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Cheche Funeral Home Inc. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home, 1778 Clark St. Road, Auburn.

        • Antoinette Paternoster

          Antoinette Paternoster, 84, a longtime beloved resident of the Country Manor Adult Home, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, October 18, 2008, in Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, Ilion. She was born on October 13, 1924, in Utica and received her education at the New York State School for the Deaf, Rome. For 32 years, Antoinette resided with the late Mary Jacopelle in Ilion before coming to the Country Manor. Antoinette was a devout Catholic and attended St. John’s Catholic Church, Newport. Even…

          • Anzalone, Joseph

            • Aronica, Leonard T.

              ARONICA, Leonard T. - Two years ago the Lord called you home; You are greatly missed and loved , YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN,

              • Augugliaro, Richard A.

                Richard A. Augugliaro died October 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Kleinschmidt) Augugliaro; dearest father of Ricky Augugliaro, Lisa Augugliaro, Denise Moyer and Michelle Augugliaro; grandfather of nine grandchildren; brother of Jerry Augugliaro, Venita Barnes, Frank Augugliaro and the late Steve Augugliaro. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Gladys Kleinschmidt; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday from 5-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL…

                • BETSY JO NICHOLS

                  Betsy Jo Nichols, 42, formerly of Cohocton, entered into rest early Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18, 2008) at her home at 263 Canisteo St. in Hornell after losing her fight with cancer. Arrangements with the Avoca Funeral Home in Avoca are incomplete. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Tribune.

                  • Bailey, Bertha

                    Bailey, Bertha Canandaigua, NY: October 21, 2008. Predeceased by husband, Gerald K. Bailey. She is survived by son, Donald Butler; grandchildren, Tom (Robin) Butler, Donna (Ken) Butler; great-grandchildren, Adam (Darlene) Van Epps, Jason Butler, Gregory Butler; great-great grandchildren, Tyler Van Epps, Kiana Van Epps. Bertha was a retiree of the Eastman Kodak Company. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc. (3325 Winton Road S.). Services to…

                    • Bailey, Richard (Featured Guest Book)

                      • Bakiexrynski, Betty Lou (Wilson)

                        encourages memorials to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Springville.,

                        • Balyszak, Harry

                          • Balyszak, Harry

                            AUBURN < Harry Balyszak, 86, of Cottage Street, Auburn, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at University Hospital, Syracuse. Mr. Balyszak was born in the Ukraine on Nov. 5, 1922. He was the son of the late Stefan and Mary Baziak Balyszak. Harry was a self-employed carpenter and owned and operated Balyszak Construction. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, and an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Harry is survived by his two sons, James Balyszak and his wife Marion of Penn Yan, Steve…

                            • Barker, Leonard M.

                              • Barnes, Blossie Mae

                                may call Friday 7-9 PM at the church. Reference: Joseph E. Hall Funeral Home.

                                • Baron, Deborah Ann

                                  GRAND ISLE -- Deborah (Deb) Baron, 53, passed away on Oct. 19, 2008, after a very determined and courageous battle against cancer. She was born on June 29, 1955, in Burlington, Vt., Deb spent her youth growing up on the family farm in South Hero. During these formative years, Deb became an accomplished, All State flutist, developed a talent for choral singing and enjoyed raising and caring for farm animals. She was an active 4H leader and enjoyed showing dairy cows at many local and regional farming…

                                  • Barrows, Jerry "J.B."

                                    • Baselice, Anna

                                      Anna Baselice on October 22, 2008. Beloved wife of Bernard Baselice. Loving mother of Marianna Manzione and Dr. Marino Baselice. Cherished grandmother of Adam, Patrick, Jacqueline, Marybeth, and Jonathan. Adored great-grandmother of Madelane. Funeral service Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane Thursday 8 P.M. Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.colonialfuneralhomesi.com www.SILive.com/obits

                                      • Beauchemin, Antoinette Dzwonkas

                                        DANNEMORA -- Antoinette "Toni" Beauchemin, 83, of Emmons Street, Dannemora, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Utica, N.Y., on June 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Gregas) Dzwonkas., "Toni" attended Cortland State Teacher's College and switched to Utica State Hospital School of Nursing. "Toni" joined the Nurses Cadet Corps in 1944 and graduated from the Utica State Hospital in Utica,…

                                        • Benson-Jones, Loretta (Winborn)

                                          • Benvenuto Sr., Joseph P.

                                            may call Friday 2-4 & 7-9 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 11 AM Saturday at Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the School of the Holy Childhood.

                                            • Benz, Norma "Betty"

                                              Norma (Betty) Benz of Vestal Norma (Betty) Benz, 88, of Vestal, died at Good Shepherd Fairview Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Raymond C. Benz in 1997; three sisters, Margaret, Mildred and Marie; two brothers, Robert and Howard. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Mary Benz, Conklin, Thomas and Bonnie Benz, Peoria, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Mary Scholl, North Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church,…

                                              • Blanchard, William "Bill"

                                                residence from 4 PM Thursday through Friday afternoon.,

                                                • Bottini, Dolores M.

                                                • Bowen, Lenore F.

                                                  • Bracey, Irene R.

                                                    LYON MOUNTAIN -- Irene R. Bracey, 89, of the Standish Road, Lyon Mountain died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., Born in Merrill, N.Y., on Oct. 28, 1918, the daughter of John and Delia (St. Germaine) Peets., She was married to Floyd Bracey. He predeceased her in 1993 after 55 years of marriage., Irene dedicated her life to her family, spending every waking hour with them. She enjoyed traveling, her desserts and driving her sports car which she called her "lil red…

                                                    • Brooker, Jeanne

                                                      BROOKER, Jeanne - Sister, one year ago today. Beloved and will never be forgotten.YOUR FAMILY,

                                                      • Brown, Robert L.

                                                        Robert L. Brown of Conklin, N.Y. Robert L. Brown, 62, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 21, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, Lulu and Lewis Brown; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Lester Wood; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Brown and Thelma Monople. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Nancy; children, Terry and Denise Robinson, Randy and Leisa Robinson, Kimberely and Ron Harvey, Scott and Cathy Robinson, Lisa and Freddie Wade and Brandi and Norman Copeland; his grandchildren,…

                                                        • Bryan, Mabel R.

                                                          Mabel R. Bryan of Westerleigh on October 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Pamela Bryan and Jodi Arrabito and the late Kim Tutler. Fond mother-in-law of Mary Creegan. Devoted grandmother of Danielle and Paul Rodriguez, Christina and James Arrabito and Bryan, Deborah and Stephen Tutler and great-grandmother of Alivia and Christian. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 P.M. at The Church of the Ascension, 1 Kingsley Ave., S.I., NY. Funeral Service Friday 10 A.M. The Church of the…

                                                          • Burgess, Muriel H.

                                                            Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd. on Saturday, October 25 at 9 A.M. Funeral Mass St. Paul's U.M. Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home Family Owned & Operated since 1841 www.SILive.com/obits

                                                            • Burns, Yvonne M.

                                                              • Cadieux, Roland

                                                                • Campbell, Joseph M. "Jody"

                                                                  • Canale, Francis X.

                                                                    • Cannon, Britton D.

                                                                      for Britton D. Cannon will be held Friday at 12 Noon at the Wm. R. Chase &Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, with Deacon Lorena Henry officiating. Burial will follow in Port Crane Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call Friday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

                                                                      • Carter, Raymond E.

                                                                        • Carter, Lt. Col. Raymond E.

                                                                          AUBURN �- Lt. Col. Raymond E. Carter, 87, of Lansing Street. Auburn, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, following a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Born on April 4, 1921 to the late Raymond and Irene Baker Carter, Ray graduated from Auburn High School in 1939 and attended Butler University in Indiana. He retired from both the U.S. Postal Service and the Air Force. Ray served during World War II as a B-24 pilot in the Southwest Pacific with a group called the "Jolly…

                                                                          • Cary, Rose (Williams-Francis)

                                                                            • Casolare, Harold W.

                                                                              • Casteen, Patricia Elaine Lenz

                                                                                Formerly of Newburgh, NY Patricia Elaine Lenz Casteen, of New Britton Loop Road, NW, Ash, NC, formerly of Newburgh, NY, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Casteen was born February 18, 1943 in Albany, NY to the late James and Nina Wood Reynolds. She was predeceased by her first husband, August "Gus" Lenz, in 1997. Mrs. Casteen is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Casteen; a son, Jim Lenz & wife, Christine of Ft. Wayne, IN; a…

                                                                                • Cercone, Judith A.

                                                                                  Judith A. Cercone, of Lockport, NY, entered into rest Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born December 24, 1938 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Evelyn P. Schultz Golding. Judith was co-owner of George H. Golding Trucking Inc. and Lock City Trucking Inc. She was a member of Light of Victory Church in Albion and Victory Christian Church in Lockport. Judith also enjoyed bingo, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.Wife of Anthony J.…

                                                                                  • Christensen Sr., Lt. Cmdr. Donald C.

                                                                                    Christensen, Donald C. Sr. Lt. Cmdr., US Navy Res. Greece: Oct. 10, 2008, Don C. Christensen, Sr., age 83. Taken home to God after a long and courageous battle with his illness. Predeceased by his loving wife, Claire Bailey Christensen; parents, Chris &Carrie Christensen and brother, Joseph. Survived by his children, Karen (Russell) Marr, Nancy (Bernie) Dye, and Donald C. (Shelley) Christensen Jr.; grandchildren, Amy, Ryan, Joshua, Benjamin, Sara, Donald III &Christina. We, his family, were all…

                                                                                    • Christiansen, Wilhelmina

                                                                                      • Cincotta, Bart

                                                                                        MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Friday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Adalbert R.C. Church 10:00 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                        • Ciota Jr., Louis A.

                                                                                          Monroe, NY Louis A. Ciota, Jr. of Monroe, NY, passed away on October 18, 2008 at the Mobay Hope Medical Center, Rose Hall, Jamaica, British West Indies. He was born in Columbus, GA on January 3, 1944. He received his B.S. at Iona College in New Rochelle and his M.S. & Ed.D. at Fordham University, New York, NY. Lou was a retired Superintendent of Schools in Marlboro, NY and former Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. In addition to being a devoted father,…

                                                                                          • Cleveland, Viola E.

                                                                                            • Colucci, Evelyn (Felluca)

                                                                                              Colucci, Evelyn (Felluca) Greece: October 22, 2008. Evelyn is predeceased by her husband, Vincent Colucci. She is survived by her children, Linda Colucci, Don Colucci and Diane (David) Bernardi; grandchildren, David (Tamara) Evans, Joseph Colucci, Nicolaos Colucci, Michelle Bernardi and Karen Bernardi; great-grandchildren, Madison Evans and Andrew Evans; several nieces and nephews. For more information about Evelyn visit www.aliferemembered.com BARTOLOMEO &PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane…

                                                                                              • Coyle Jr., Robert R.

                                                                                                Coyle, Robert R. Jr. Macedon, NY: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 after a long illness at age 69. He was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6, 1938 and was son of the late Robert &Beatrice Coyle. Loving father of Annette (Mark) Desmaris, Robert R. (Elena) Coyle III, Tracy Anne (Christopher) Cretelle, Dianne M. Coyle, Kim Stewart and Joseph Coyle; cherished grandfather of Rene, Mina, Alex, Nathan, Travis, Kevin, Christina, Anthony, Julia, Rachael, Tyler, Hayden, Liam and Collin; and great-grandfather of McKinley;…

                                                                                                • Cucciniello, Henry C.

                                                                                                • DOROTHY J. HALLETT

                                                                                                  Dorothy J. Hallett, 79, died Friday (Oct. 17, 2008). The daughter of Howard and Zoe Belle Preston, Dorothy was born June 28, 1929 in Hornell. She retired from General Motors of Rochester after being the first woman promoted to supervisor. Dorothy also worked for the Thruway Authority and retired after 15 years of service. Dorothy was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Avon for over 45 years; where she served as elder and session member. She was an avid supporter of the Cal-Mum sports…

                                                                                                  • Darling, Margaret M. (Moore)

                                                                                                    Margaret M. (Moore) Darling of Kattelville, N.Y. Margaret M. Darling, 81, of Kattelville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Lena (Winter) and Eugene Moore; by her son, Daniel; and by her brothers, Bernard and Eugene. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Edward L. Darling; her son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Maureen Darling; daughter and son-in-law, Marlayne and William Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Mark Hall; son and…

                                                                                                    • Dawes, Emma R.

                                                                                                      will be held from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., today, Thursday, October 23, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will be in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh. To send condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com, or call 845-561-8300.

                                                                                                      • DeSantis, Josephine

                                                                                                        Unionville, NY Josephine DeSantis, 87, of Unionville, NY, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Valley View Center in Goshen, NY. Mrs. DeSantis was born in Manhattan, NY on December 8, 1920, the daughter of Gaetano and Rosina Scotto Piro. She had resided in New York City, moving to Unionville in 1956. Mrs. DeSantis was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Scapular R.C. Church in Unionville and the Ladies Confraternity at the church. She was a past member of the Minisink Hose Co. Ladies Auxiliary in Unionville and…

                                                                                                        • Denney, Russell G. "Bucky"

                                                                                                          • DiFebbo, Jean H.

                                                                                                            TICONDEROGA --Ã? Jean H. DiFebbo, 82, of Ticonderoga passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at the Heritage Commons Residential Healthcare of Ticonderoga., Born in New York City on July 17, 1926, the daughter of the late Lillian (White) Tetrault., Jean was brought up by her grandparents, Charles and Alice White, in Westport, N.Y., and was a 1944 graduate of Westport High School., She married Tony J. DiFebbo on Aug. 22, 1948, in St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga., She has been a…

                                                                                                            • DiMartino, James J.

                                                                                                              • Dick, William

                                                                                                                may call on Friday from 4–8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25th at 9:30 AM, with Rev. Sebastian Pierro officiating. Entombment will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                • Dinnocenzio, Marlene A.

                                                                                                                  are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 AM in the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in the Town of Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the family's choice.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                  • Dittrich, Lila J.

                                                                                                                    WILLSBORO -- Lila J. Dittrich, 86, of Willsboro, N.Y., died at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., July 3, 1922, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Porath) Picord., She and her husband, Carl, moved to Willsboro from Michigan 35 years ago. They spent their winters in Florida where they spent many happy hours shell hunting to use for their crafts. During their summers in Willsboro, they grew beautiful flower gardens., Lila is survived by a daughter and…

                                                                                                                    • Donisan, Jenica

                                                                                                                      PRATTSVILLE _ Jenica Donisan, 86, Prattsville, died Oct. 19, 2008, at home in Prattsville. She was born April 8, 1922, in Muncelul De Sus, Jud. Iasi, Romania, the daughter of Vasile and Catinca Burghelea. She married Constantin Donisan on Nov. 11, 1944. Constantin Donisan died Dec. 12, 1991. She came to the United States on Dec. 1, 1997. Jenica is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Suzette Donisan, Prattsville; grandsons, Julius Romica Donisan and Austin Philipp Donisan; also by sisters and…

                                                                                                                      • Doyle, Thomas W.

                                                                                                                        Thomas W. Doyle of Owego Thomas W. Doyle, 69, of Owego, died Friday morning, October 17, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was predeceased by his brothers, John and Walter Doyle. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Betty Doyle, Owego; sister-in-law, Shirley and Vinnie Taverna; stepchildren, Chris and Tina Rupp, Pa., Donald and Elena Rupp, Windsor, Brian Rupp, Monticello; several step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Loretta and Julio Platero, Kathy and Billy McDonnell, Jimmy and…

                                                                                                                        • Dudak, Michael

                                                                                                                          DUDAK, Michael -Fourteen years ago our hearts were broken and our lives changed forever. Missing you. FAMILY &FRIENDS,

                                                                                                                          • Dunn, Morton A. "Buddy"

                                                                                                                            • Dunn, Theodore A.

                                                                                                                              Formerly of Goshen, NY Theodore A. Dunn of Stockbridge, VT, formerly of Goshen, NY, died at Rutland Medical Center on October 15, 2008, after a short illness. He was married for over 50 years to the late Elizabeth A. (Goodmen) Dunn. He was a lifelong member of St. John's R.C. Church, Goshen. He is the son of the late Frank A. and Alda (Leidy) Dunn. Born and raised in Goshen, Mr. Dunn graduated from Camden High School, SC and Goshen High School. His advance education was: a B.S. degree in physical…

                                                                                                                              • Dyer, Betty J.

                                                                                                                                will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Union Center Christian Church, Boswell Hill Road, Endicott. The Rev. Dr. John Hawco, senior pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Nanticoke Valley Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends at the Coleman &Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 300 E. Main St., Endicott, on Friday, October 24, 2008, from 1-3 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to Union Center Christian Church; Glen Aubrey Baptist Church,…

                                                                                                                                • Edwards, Renee M.

                                                                                                                                  may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 25, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-9856. Renee’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff and Doctor’s at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and Our Lady of Peace Nursing Residence.Visit…

                                                                                                                                  • Eggert, Jack T.

                                                                                                                                    Jack T. Eggert died October 22, 2008. Beloved husband of June M. (nee Miller) Eggert and the late Norma M. (nee Hann) Eggert; dearest father of Carol (Ronald) Stadelmaier, Karen (Michael) Confer and Walter E. Webster; devoted grandfather of Julia and Kristen Stadelmaier, Tyler and Alex Confer; beloved son of the late George and Thelma Eggert; dear brother of Robert E. (Karen) Barnaby of Souix Falls, SD. The family will be present Friday and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL…

                                                                                                                                    • Eichenlaub, William M.

                                                                                                                                      • Elaine O. “Peg” Leonard

                                                                                                                                        Mrs. Elaine O. “Peg” Leonard, 86, of 15 Buchanan St., Ilion, passed away on Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, 2008, in Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. She was born on Jan. 14, 1922, in Herkimer, daughter of the late John and Maude (Farmer) Geraghty and educated in Herkimer schools. She was united in marriage to Lynn Leonard on Feb. 23, 1946, in St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer. He passed away in 1970. Peg was last employed with MDS in Herkimer in the purchasing department. She was a member of…

                                                                                                                                        • Eldridge, Raymond E.

                                                                                                                                          will receive friends at the C. MERTZ &SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 4-8 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Ray Eldridge may be made to Blessed Sacrament Athletic Club or Lou Gehrig Youth Baseball.,

                                                                                                                                          • Eusanio, Mary A. (Coppola)

                                                                                                                                            at www.oconnellfh.com,

                                                                                                                                            • Eversley, Clyde R.

                                                                                                                                              Formerly of Goshen, NY Clyde R. Eversley, 85, of Goodyear, AZ and formerly of Goshen, NY, a retired Bank of New York employee and school bus driver for the Goshen School District, entered into rest on Monday, October 13, 2008 at the Valley Hospital. The son of the late Albertina and Sidney Eversley, he was born July 14, 1923 in Manhattan, NY. He is predeceased by his wife, Gloria; son, Glenn; grandson, Eric and sister-in-law, Ruby. Survivors include his loving children, Paul A. Eversley and his wife, Eileen…

                                                                                                                                              • Fabus, Grace

                                                                                                                                                • Fagan, Donna A.

                                                                                                                                                  FAGAN, Donna A. -It broke our hearts to lose you but you are not alone, for part of us went with you on the day God called you home. Its been seven lonely years. You are sadly missed and loved. JIM AND FAMILY,

                                                                                                                                                • Falcheck, Edward E.

                                                                                                                                                  Falcheck, Edward E. Irondequoit/Greece: Oct. 21, 2008, age 83. Predeceased by his first wife, Josephine. Survived by his wife, Mary (Manioci) Falcheck; his children, Rosemary (Sal) Marino, Nancy (Mark) Ellis, JoAnne (Steve) Missell; 6 grandchildren, among them Chad Bessette; 5 great grandchildren; his sister, Charlotte (Fritz) Entz; brothers, Charles (Beth), and William (Sylvia) Falcheck; many nieces and nephews. Ed was a WWII Veteran serving in the US Navy, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #52,…

                                                                                                                                                  • Falcinelli, John R.

                                                                                                                                                    • Falzone, Richard S.

                                                                                                                                                      Falzone, Richard S. Webster: October 22, 2008. Survived by his wife, Joseann (Surace); sons, Michael, Mark and Rick (Laurie) Falzone; granddaughter, Nicole; brother, Robert (Linda); brother-in-law, Fred (Sally) Surace; sister-in-law, Mary (Ron) Ferraro; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family, children and grandchildren. No prior calling. Richard's Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 3 P.M. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (1130 Webster Rd., Webster). Interment…

                                                                                                                                                      • Farrar, Angela

                                                                                                                                                        • Ferguson, Linda A.

                                                                                                                                                          • Ferguson, Linda A. (Hepburn)

                                                                                                                                                            • Ferrari, Irene (English)

                                                                                                                                                              Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Rosary Church 9:30 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                              • Fletcher, Leah S.

                                                                                                                                                                LEAH S. FLETCHER, 78, of 101 Clinton Ave., Saranac Lake, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Malone., She was born in Saranac Lake, N.Y., Sept. 10, 1930, she the daughter of Clarence and Lorena (Martin) Swinyer., hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake, Thursday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., A Women of the Moose service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A funeral service will be held Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Fortune-Keough…

                                                                                                                                                                • Frailey, Elese R.

                                                                                                                                                                  will be held at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Hallstead, Pa., Saturday, October 25, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Great Bend, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by the Reverend Alfred J. Vito. Interment will be made in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Francis, Katherine A.

                                                                                                                                                                    KATHERINE A. FRANCIS, 84, of Dickinson Center, N.Y., died Sunday evening, Oct. 19, 2008, at the Claxton-Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg, N.Y., where she had been admitted earlier in the day., She was born in Utica, N.Y., Dec. 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Amedia and Dorothy LaBounty Provost., hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, N.Y. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald Work…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Frigiano, Jennie (Pentevolpe)

                                                                                                                                                                      JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) Saturday 8:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Charles R.C. Church 9:15 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                      • Fritz, Richard M.

                                                                                                                                                                        .In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Bethany Village Care Assurance Fund, 325 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.malpezzifuneralhome.com,

                                                                                                                                                                        • Fuimo, Jennie V. (Striffolina)

                                                                                                                                                                          Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph (Rosebank) R.C. Church 9:30 A.M. Entombment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to S.I. University Hospice, 256 Mason Avenue, S.I., NY 10305 would be greatly appreciated. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gailor, Edward A.

                                                                                                                                                                            Edward A. Gailor passed away October 21,2008 in Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born March 17,1915 in North Tonawanda he was the son of Edward H. and Kathryn Aspden Gailor.Edward was a 1933 graduate of Lockport High School and attended the University of Buffalo. He married Jean E. Morrill August 19, 1939; she passed away September 3, 2007. “Ed” retired in 1980 from Harrison Radiator, Division of GMC after 45 years as Manager of Purchasing. He was very active in civic and fraternal organizations serving on…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Genau, Tony J.

                                                                                                                                                                              GENAU - Tony J. October 17, 2008, of Buffalo, NY, dearest father of Michael (Susan); grandfather of Anthony and Brian; brother of Joseph (Ann) Genau and Bena (late Robert) White; survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tony was retired from the City of Buffalo Parks Dept. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrews RC Church at 9:15. Friends…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gifaldi, Angeline M.

                                                                                                                                                                                Angeline M. Gifaldi passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at age 84. A lifelong resident of Holley, Angie was active in the American Legion, VFW, and St. Mary's Church.She was an avid reader, Yankees fan, Bingo player, and loved crossword puzzles. Her work outside the home included jobs for the Holley School District, GE, Owens Illinois, and the Holley Coffee Shop.Angie is predeceased by her parents, Mary (Salerno) and Venanzio DiNicola; sisters, Carmella DeLaura and Lorraine Potote; and…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Gilbert, Mary Margaret

                                                                                                                                                                                  may call in the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 PM. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery East Greenbush, NY. It has been requested that those who wish to remember Mary make memorial contributions to St. John’s the Evangelist Church Herrick St., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in her memory.Visit www.legacy.com/lockportjournal for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Glenn L. Bates

                                                                                                                                                                                    Glenn L. Bates, 86, of Bull Hill Road, died on Oct. 21, 2008, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Bates was born in Newport on Nov. 10, 1921, a son of the late Stanley and Arwellma (Klossner) Bates.  He received his education in local country schools and was married to the former Bertha Hill on June 20, 1942, in Waterville. Glenn was inducted in the U.S. Army in September of 1942 where he served with the 286th Field Artillery Battalion during WorldWar II. He was honorably discharged in November…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Goldsmith, Lula M.

                                                                                                                                                                                      GOLDSMITH - Lula M. Entered into rest October 20, 2008. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Saturday morning from 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Funeral service will immediately follow.,

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Grable, Susie M. (Peters)

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Granger, Nancy

                                                                                                                                                                                          Nancy Granger of Binghamton Nancy Granger, 79, of Binghamton, died at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home in Johnson City on October 06, 2008. She was born July 27, 1929 in Rochester, N.Y., and moved to the Binghamton area in 1939 with her parents, Harold J. Granger and Virginia Adams Granger, both deceased, and her sister. She is survived by that sister and brother-in-law, Sally G. and John E. Perry, Nashville, Tenn.; nephews, Thomas G. and Judith M. Perry, Atlanta, Ga., and Ross G. and Diane H. Perry,…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Greaney Jr., John F.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Grecko, Andrew H.

                                                                                                                                                                                              . The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at Willow Point Nursing Home for the loving care given to Andy. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main Street, Johnson City, N.Y. 13790 in Andrew H. Grecko's Memory.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Grottanelli, Dominic J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                may call at the Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast, NY, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 PM Wednesday. Funeral services will begin Thursday, October 23, 2008, with prayers at 10:30 AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church in Belfast, NY at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Dennis Mancuso, Pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Belfast.Visit www.legacy.com/lockportjournal for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Guerin, Henry C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  MORRISONVILLE -- Mr. Henry C. Guerin, 82, of Route 22B in Morrisonville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., He was born in Altona on Feb. 2, 1926, the son of Wilfred and Flossie (King) Guerin Jr., He graduated from Altona High School in 1943 and went to work for the pie plate division at Diamond International in 1945. In July of 1950, he began working for L.H. Buck Co., and retired as general manager and industrial sales rep. in November of 1987., He married the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Guli, Otto S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Otto S. Guli, 80, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Irondequoit, NY and was a 20-year resident of Nevada. Otto was a retired teacher and administrator and served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto B. Guli and Anna LoCarro.Otto is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Karen (Mike) Stec, Barb Guli (Wayne La Turco) and Kris (Jeff) Sturgeon; his grandchildren, Carly (Matt) Brundage, Kyler Wilson, Randy Mayberry and Edward and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Guzowski, Walter

                                                                                                                                                                                                    are requested to assemble at the cemetery office parking lot at 10:45 AM. Reverend Alfons Osiander will officiate at the grave side. A celebration of Walters life will take place following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by THE STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME. 873-0849.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Haggerty, William E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      William E. Haggerty formerly of Endicott William E. Haggerty, 52, formerly of Endicott, died at the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford, N.Y., Monday, October 20, 2008. Predeceased by his aunts and uncles. Survived by his mother, Edith L. Thornton, Vestal; father, Edward J. Haggerty, Binghamton; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Denise and Robert Broughton, Pahrump, Nev., Mary E. Haggerty, Maine, Marlene and Daniel Vymislicky, Endicott; three nephews, Daniel, Jr., Joseph and Thomas; cousins, aunts and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hansen, Elmer

                                                                                                                                                                                                        HANSEN, Elmer S., 86, of State Street Road, town of Throop, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. Honoring Elmer"s wishes, no public calling hours or service. Arrangements by Audioun Funeral Home 218 Main St., Port Byron. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Throop Fire Department Ambulance Fund, Beech Tree Road, Auburn, NY 13021.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Harrick, Anna M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Anna M. Harrick of Hornell Anna M. Harrick, 93, passed away on October 10, 2008 following a brief illness. She had been residing in Hornell since 1995, following the death of her husband, George. Anna is survived by three sons and their families, Daniel and his wife, Judith (Binghamton) and their children, Matthew, Amanda and Megan; George and his wife, Brenda (Virginia) and their children, Scott, Kristie and Dana; and James and his wife, Susan (Hornell) and their children, Steve, Julie and Amy; also eight…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Harth, Ernest "Ernie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held on Friday, October 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 11 a.m. at the Grahamsville Reformed Church, Route 55, Grahamsville, NY. Rev. Paul Z Ruter will officiate. Interment will follow at the Woodbourne Reformed Cemetery, in Woodbourne. Memorial contributions in Ernie's name may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720 or the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Hennik, Krisy L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              wishing may contribute to the A.P.S. Foundation of America, PO Box 801, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54602.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Hintzen, Raymond J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Hoolahan, Patricia Moira

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Hora, John M. "Sonny"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HORA - John M. Sonny October 21, 2008; beloved son of the late John P. and Gertrude (Lewandowski) Hora; dearest brother of Rev. Robert J. Hora, Pastor of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Boston, NY, Laurie (Donald) Iak and the late Patricia F. Hora; uncle of Brian (Michelle) and Keith (Ann) Mueller; great-uncle of Katie Mueller; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Thursday 2-4 and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Horr, William Melvin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hoyt, Butch "Clarence"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Hubbell, Phyllis J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HUBBELL - Phyllis J. October 21, 2008. Daughter of the late George and Anna Osborne Hubbell; dear friend of Edwin Reslow; dear cousin of Janet Hayes, Karen Bom, Judy Miller, Janis Corcoran and William Osborne. Friends may call Thursday4-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS &LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Friday at 11 AM. Miss Hubbell was a member of Seneca Methodist Church.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hunziker, Alice Lucille

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Hyde, Ruth C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ruth C. Hyde passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 in Our Lady of Mercy, Guilderland, NY, after a long illness.Ruth was a former member of the 4-H Club and Home Demonstration Bureau. She also enjoyed traveling and collecting beanie babies. Ruth is predeceased by her husband, Leland Hyde, who passed away in 1990.Ruth is survived by her daughter, Carol (Makoto) Kikuchi of Japan; her son, Gary (Mary) Hyde of Delmar, NY; four grandchildren; and a sister, Ethel Gebhardt of Florida. Ruth is predeceased by her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • James R. Stein

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                James R. Stein, 60, of 29 Stevens St., died Saturday (Oct. 18, 2008) in Jones Memorial Hospital unexpectedly. He was born April 23, 1948, in Wellsville, the son of Royden W. and Jane Gavitt Stein. In Wellsville, on Sept. 22, 1973, he was married to Stephanie Erwin, who survives him. A lifelong resident of Wellsville, he was a 1966 graduate of Wellsville High School and in 1970 was a graduate of Syracuse University with a major in Elementary Education mathematics. While at Syracuse, he was a member of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Jernigan, Larry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  JERNIGAN, Larry -In loving memory of my husband on your 61nd Birthday. Tears may dim my eyes, but hope lives in my heart; in heaven to meet with you, and nevermore to part.LOVE YOUR WIFE, LINDA,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • John Arland Myers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    John Arland Myers, 62 of 4 Cherry Circle, Painted Post, NY, passed away Monday October 20, at the V.A. Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Ralph and Helen (Warner) Myers. John married Jeanne Sheffer May 8, 1971 in Binghamton.  He served during the Vietnam war as sergeant in the Air Force. John enjoyed traveling with Jean, Nature walks, John Deere tractors, muscle cars, being around family, and his favorite Nascar driver was Jimmy Johnson. He loved to drive…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Johnson, Marjorie F. (Cross)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      . Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. If desired, contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Pierce Olmstead, M.D. Center for the Visually Impaired 1170 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14209. On-line guest register at www.AMIGONE.com.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Johnstone, Dean

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Friday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Christopher's Church 10:00 A.M. Private Interment. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • KENNETH MILTON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kenneth Milton, 68, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2008) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. Kenneth was born March 16, 1940 in Hornell, a son of the late Andrew and Cora (Marston) Milton. Ken was a resident of the Cohocton IRA Home for many years and most recently he lived at the Cedar Manor IRA home in Dansville. Ken enjoyed watching and helping the maintenance workers at his homes, where he was affectionally known as a maintenance assistant. Ken is survived by his loving friend and advocate, Tina…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Karnehm, Heather Jayne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Katherine E. Hunt

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Katherine E. Hunt, of 911 Hunt Road, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 2008) at her home, surrounded by her family. Born April 21, 1931, in Independence, she was a daughter of Alfred and Ella Mae (Teater) Billings, who predeceased her. On Feb. 10, 1951, in Wellsville, she married Lester A. Hunt, who survives. Together they owned and operated a dairy farm on Hunt Road for 50 years, until their retirement in 2006. She devoted much of her time to her family, which included any one of her children’s or…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Keane, Richard J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kemp, Donald C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kemp, Donald C. Henrietta: Passed away Tuesday evening at the age of 77 years old. Born July 11, 1930, Donald is survived by his mother Florence Kemp, his brother Kenneth Kemp and his sister Diane Van Grol and many nephews, nieces and cousins. The family will receive friends at Blossom Health Center, 989 Blossom Road for the afternoon of Saturday October 25th between 2pm and 4pm.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • King, Dr. Robert B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • King Jr., James Raymond

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      James Raymond King, Jr. of Alvin, Texas 1940 - 2008 James Raymond King, Jr., age 68, of Alvin, passed away on October 19, 2008 in Eager, Arizona. James was born on July 28, 1940 in Rome, New York, to parents James and Lou (Hotelling) King. James had many favorite pastimes. These included wood working, scroll sawing, and working in his yard. He was a hard worker and expected the same from others. James married Ronda Hoyt on April 28, 1982. He retired from Ironworkers Local 84. James is survived by his wife,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kirisits, Kenneth J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kenneth J. Kirisits, 66, of East Arcade Rd., Arcade, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1942 in Buffalo, NY, the son of Sylvia (Nadeau) Kirisits and the late Rudolph Kirisits.He married Faith Buckley on July 3, 1977 in North Tonawanda, NY. He was a member of the Arcade United Methodist Church. He was a retired carpenter, having worked 30 years at Occidental Chemical/Durez, North Tonawanda Division. He was a member of the Arcade Fire Department, having served as Chief for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Klimek, Clara (Slaga)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          KLIMEK - Clara (nee Slaga)October 21, 2008; in Pittsford, NY, formerly of Kenmore; wife of the late Zigmund Klimek; beloved mother of Carolann Gerace, Marcia Ford and Peggy (Tim) Mulligan; loving Baba to Michelle and Jennifer; sister of Lee Bower and the late Angeline Domagala; also survived by nieces, nephews and Mr. Belvedere. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9:30 PM at GRECO FUNERAL HOME, 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.) Kenmore, NY and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Klinzing, Theresa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            may call on Saturday, October 25th from 10 AM–12 noon at the M.J.COLUCCI and SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 468-19th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, where services will follow with Rev. Rodney Klinzing officiating. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial Program – Call Center, PO Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Knights, Marion M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Knights, Marion M. Webster: Passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at age 91. She was predeceased by her husband, Evord Knights. Survived by her son, Gary (Irene); grandchildren, Stephen (Amy) and Daniel (Ginger) Holleran; great-grandchildren, Riley Sipher and Liam Holleran; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and nephews; life long friend, Dorothy Stoddard; and good neighbor, Nancy Lou Cornmesser. Marion will always be remembered as a loving mother, friend, neighbor, cook and baker with a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Koehne, Raymond H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Raymond H. Koehne began his journey home to Jesus on Oct. 19, 2008. Ray was born on Dec. 11, 1930, as the only son of Henry and Marie Koehne. Ray grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he graduated form Fort Hamilton High School. In 1948, Ray entered Merrimack College, but he postponed his education to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1951., Ray began his military career as a private, but was soon promoted to sergeant before entering OCS at Fort Benning, Ga. He ascended through the ranks rapidly and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kowalski, Edgar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kraft, Arnold R. "Arnie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Arnold R. "Arnie" Kraft, of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 19, 1960, the son of the late George V. and Bernice M. "Luvey" (Printup) Kraft. Arnie grew up on the Tuscarora Indian Reservation where he attended the Tuscarora Indian School and later graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School.He was employed with Dan Thompson Roofing and later for Smokin' Joes for many years.Arnie…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kreinheder, Hubert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends at the WENDEL &LOCHER, INC.FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Marys of the Assumption R.C. Church, Lancaster, Saturday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kujawa, John A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kwiek, Marie E. "Mary" (Krupski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lamb, Sandra Mae (Axe)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lamb, Shirley E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Leggett Jr., Robert D. "Bobby"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Leggett, Robert D. Jr. "Bobby" Hamlin: On Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the age of 40. Beloved son of Robert Leggett and Rita Cliff. Beloved father of Josiah Weizorak-Leggett and Destiny Weizorak; many loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 am at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Ave., Brockport.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Leibenguth, Sheila A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Leibenguth, Sheila A (Belmont) Rochester: Suddenly passed away on 10/19/08. She leaves many behind who loved her. Her devoted mother, and best friend Beatrice Belmont: beloved son, Mark (Cindy) Leibenguth, Daniel Leibenguth and Christopher Leibenguth Brady; grandsons, Mathew and Marcus Leibenguth; many cousins, nieces and nephews: brothers, Chris (Linda) Belmont, Sydney Belmont and their families. Services will be held by Father Jim Callan @ the United Presbyterian Church, 121 Fitzhugh Street at 10 Am…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lesinski, Arthur J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lott, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held 12 noon, Saturday at Root Funeral Home, 23 N. Chenango St., Greene, N.Y. 13778. Burial will be in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10 to the time of service at Root Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greene Emergency Squad or NY State Veterans Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lucia, Barbara J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        BARBARA J. LUCIA, 73, of Halsey Court, Plattsburgh, N.Y., died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center., hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date., Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MATHEW A. STEPHENS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mathew Anthony Stephens, 23, formerly of Hornell, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2008) at his home in Rochester. Born in Hornell on July 4, 1985, he was the son of William and Yvonne Stephens Clark. A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 2003, Mat attended Finger Lakes Community College and had been employed in the Nutrition Services Department of St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell. He enjoyed spending time playing online computer games and X-box as well as listening to music and watching…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Magliocco, Patrick P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Magliocco, Patrick P. Gates: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at age 88. Predeceased by his wife, Fay (Massuccio). He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Sandra (Bellomio) Magliocco; daughter and son-in-law, Joyceann and Guy Golisano; grandchildren, Thomas Magliocco, Frank Golisano, Tanya Chapman, Jason (Colleen) Magliocco, Danielle Hayes and Jenelle (Todd) Lange; great-grandchildren, Cecilia, Patrick, Kylee, Matthew, Vanessa, Tommy Lee, Drew and a soon to be new baby girl; brother, Nicholas…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Marie H. Gargiulo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marie H. Gargiulo, 68, of Downey Avenue, East Herkimer, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008, peacefully in the comfort of her home. She was born on February 7, 1940, in Little Falls, daughter of the late Adam and Molly (Vezza) Gargiulo. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister, Joan Cassella, on July 5, 2006. Survivors include her nephews and nieces, Rick Cassella and wife, Kim, of Elkhart, Ind., Frank Cassella of Elkhart, Ind., and Jim Cassella, also of Elkhart, Ind.; and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Martinez, Gloria I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mascialino, Carmela R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 P.M. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45 A.M. and St. Clare's Church. Interment Moravian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions can be sent to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. www.colonialfuneralhomesi.com www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mault, Alice M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Alice M. Mault passed away October 21, 2008 in Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born June 15, 1932 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Lillie (Ryan) Dunn. She worked at Harrison Radiator Div. of GM in production. Alice was married to the late Russell Mault who passed away in 1987.Alice is the mother of Douglas (Linda) Mault and Darryl (Edyth) Mault, both of Lockport; grandmother of Douglas (Rhonda) Mault, Jr., Tabitha (Jason Miller) Mault, Sandra (David) Kreppeneck, Kimberly Little and Adam…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • May, Douglas H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Douglas H. May, 55, passed away on September 25, 2008, under the care of Niagara Hospice after being blessed to have lived two rich, albeit, challenging years following surgery for the removal of a brain tumor. Loving husband, father, brother, nephew and friend.He is survived by wife, Verneice Turner; daughter, Jasmine L. May; brother, Carl May; aunt, Dorothea May; and a host of relatives, friends and colleagues. Dutiful son of the late Arnold "Pete" and Molly (Kwarciany) May.He graduated from the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • McCaffery, Helene V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McCleary Sr., Raymond W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RODMAN -- Raymond W. McCleary Sr., 67, of 10780 Lowe Road, died early Friday evening, in the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. There will be a memorial service Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours., Born Nov. 18, 1940, in Latham, N.Y., son of Edwin and Ruth Sipperley McCleary, he attended Watervliet High School. Following school, he worked at Rushmore &Weber in Latham for 26 years. In 2004, he started…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McElraevy, Thomas E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • McIntyre, Donald E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Donald E. McIntyre, of Newfane, NY, entered into rest Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Inter-Community Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lockport, NY on November 14, 1925, the son of the late Francis and Nellie Ackerman McIntyre. A Veteran of WW II, he served his country from 1943-1946 in the Army-Aircorp. He was in the 4th Army Airways Communication System Wing. He served in India, Burma, China, Africa and Japan. Donald had decorations and citations from the service which included American Campaign Medal,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Medina, Elimirta "Mirta"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Medina, Elimirta "Mirta" Greece: October 19, 2008. Elimirta was predeceased by her husband, Jose L. Medina I. She is survived by her children, Jose L. Medina II, Lisa Marie Medina, and Yajaira Lopez; 7 grandchildren; 23 brothers and sisters; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews & many dear friends. For more information about Elimirta visit www.aliferemembered.com BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 &Long Pond Rd.) Visitation will…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mineo, Joseph J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Morton, Dorothy L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MORTON - Dorothy L. October 22, 2008; wife of the late Paul Marvin and Charles Morton; mother to Nancy (Richard) Allen, and Roger (Anna) Marvin; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother to Hollys Evans and Robert Evans. Funeral service Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 5 PM in the Presbyterian Church, 25 S. Main St., Franklinville, NY 14737. Burial Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville. Memorials to her church. Arrangements under the direction of BABBITT &EASTON FUNERAL HOME, Franklinville.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mott, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MOTT - Robert E. October 20, 2008; beloved husband of Donna M. (nee Olson) Mott; dearest father of Jeffrey A. and Gregory Mott; devoted grandfather of Brianna, Aaliyah, Jaelin, Anthony, Jeffrey, Jr. and Arik; dear brother of Arnold and Alphonso Mott. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Friday at 11 AM in the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Muldoon, Mary A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Saturday 10:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary of the Assumption Church 11:00 A.M. Committal private. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary of the Assumption Church would be appreciated. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mullen, David L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bloomingburg, NY David L. Mullen, a Supervisor/Adjuster for AMPAC Bag Manufacturing in Walden, NY and a life-long resident of the area, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Hospital, in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was 53 years old. He was born on May 19, 1955 to the late Otto & Margarite Taylor Mullen in Newburgh, NY. He was the husband of Hope Williams Mullen, who resides at home. David was an avid softball player and bowler. He loved taking care of his grandchildren-just being…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Murrell, Harvey J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Nagler, Jordan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Naomi H. McKee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Naomi H. McKee, 96, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon (Oct. 16, 2008), at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia, where she had been a resident for the past several years. She was born in Muncie, Ind., on Aug. 7, 1912, a daughter of the late Charles William and Martha Jane (Stanley) Hughes. She was also predeceased by her siblings Esther Krewson, Herman, John, Charles, Claude, and James Hughes. On April 30, 1938, she was married to Rev. Robert H. McKee, who was the longtime pastor at the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Norek, Lottie V. (Lizak)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                NOREK - Lottie V. (nee Lizak) October 21, 2008 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Edward Norek; dearest daughter of the late Martin and Mary (nee Bielat) Lizak; dear sister of Mary Majewski, Emily (late Edward) Zotara and the late Julian (late Gertrude) and Edward (late Genevieve) Lizak; loving aunt of Thomas (late Connie), Carol, Michael (Lynn Schlecht) Zotara and Marie (Frederick) DiStefano; also survived by other nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • O'Connell, Laury

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Laury O'Connell of Endicott Laury O'Connell, 62, of Endicott, died unexpectedly Monday evening, October 20, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Mary Jane Lauterbach. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, James F. O'Connell, Endicott; her children, John and Nancy O'Connell, S.C., Shannon and Jeff Morlando, N.C., Colleen and Ron DeLuca, Nev.; two grandsons, Daniel and Domonic; her brothers and sister, Richard and Marcy Lauterbach, Wisc., Ann and Richard Bernard, Ill., John…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Oakden, Paul J. "Paulie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ortolano, George T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ORTOLANO, George T. -Missing your beautiful smile, voice and great sense of humor, especially today on your Birhday. You are our strength and inspiration; here with us always in our hearts and minds; we will love you until the end of time.LOVE WIFE JEANETTE, SON BRIAN AND DAUGHTER TRACEY.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Orville ‘Whitey’ Ferguson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mr. Orville “Whitey” Ferguson, 67, of 5765 State Highway 29, St. Johnsville, owner and operator of Whitey’s Variety Store in Lassellsville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, after being stricken at his home. Whitey, as he was known, was born in Albany on January 5, 1941, the son of Eva Ferguson, and was educated in Oppenheim schools. His marriage to the former Carol May took place on October 27, 1962, in St. Johnsville. They would have celebrated…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Overfield Jr., Lloyd F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Paine, Doris Ann "Becky" (Beck)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker Blvd.) where a Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 11 AM. If so desired, donations in her memory may be made to the Erie County SPCA. Online register at www.AMIGONE.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Palm, William Ronald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton Saturday 9:15 A.M. Religious Service Zion Lutheran Church 10 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. K. Terrance McGinley, Director, Harmon Home for Funerals Locally Family Owned & Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Patane, Sam J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Paterson, Helen N.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  PATERSON - Helen N. Age 93, formerly of Snyder, NY, October 18, 2008, in Decatur, IL, wife of the late Daniel H. Paterson; loving mother of Daniel E. (Marla) Paterson of Colorado, Miriam (James) Klemens of Illinois and Cynthianne Dabrowski of Florida; grandmother of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 2 PM at the Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy., Snyder, NY 14226. Memorials suggested to the church.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Peri, Samuel "Sam"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    may call on Thursday, October 23rd from 9-10 AM at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin at 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Vincent de Paul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.Visit…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pompeii, Anthony J. (Tony)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Anthony J. (Tony) Pompeii of Binghamton Anthony J. (Tony) Pompeii, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the Susquehanna Nursing Center after a long illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Dominick and Frances Pompeii; brothers, Thomas and Joseph Pompeii. He is survived by two sisters, Catherine Barnard, Florida, and Jean Pompeii, Binghamton; sister-in-law, Rose Pompeii, Binghamton; niece, Michelle and Mark Harder, Binghamton; nephews, David Barnard, Texas, Francis Barnard, Binghamton, and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pozorski, Jeanette F. (Piskorski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      POZORSKI - Jeanette F. (nee Piskorski)Entered into rest October 21, 2008. Devoted mother of Alice (Nicholas) Perrelli; cherished grandmother of David Perrelli (fiancee Vickie) and John (Anabel) Perrelli; fond great-grandmother of Peter and Nicky; loving daughter of the late Anthony and Cecelia (nee Marianska) Piskorski; dear sister of the late Sophie Giambra; aunt of James Giambra and very special friend of Phyllis Walkowiak. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Quiles, Nelson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gardiner, NY Nelson Quiles, age 54, of Gardiner, NY, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He married Aida L. Reyes on September 5, 2008 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1974 to 1977. He was employed by C.B. Driscoll's, Newburgh, NY as a chef. Survivors include his wife, Aida L. (Reyes) Quiles; two daughters, Denise Quiles of Long Island, NY, and Sabrina Rodriguez of Modena, NY; one son, Nelson Quiles, Jr. of the state of Florida; two sisters,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ramirez, Sarahann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sarahann (nee Escover) Ramirez, age 64, of Newfane, entered into rest on Monday, October 20, 2008 at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital in Newfane. Born September 8, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Blossom (nee Escover) Herl.Sarahann enjoyed shopping, playing Bingo and potato chips and Pepsi. She had lived in Newfane for the past year, previously of Lockport.She is survived by her son, Anthony (Betsy) Munn of Mobile, Alabama; and her daughter, Mariann (Rick Wright) Munn of Lockport; grandmother…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Raschiatore, Catherine J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Raschiatore, Catherine J. East Rochester: October 21, 2008, age 96. Survived by step-son, John Raschiatore Jr.; 2 sisters, Rose Scorza and Margaret (Lawrence) Cilento; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass, Saturday 10 AM at St. Jerome's Church, 207 Garfield Street, E. Rochester. Interment, private. Contributions to St. Jerome's Church. Arr. by: TROIANO FUNERAL HOME, INC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Raynor, Marian Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ASHEVILLE, N.C. _ Marian Elizabeth Raynor, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Asheville, N.C. Marian was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Stamford, to Cornelia De Witt and Calvin Raynor. She was a graduate of Stamford High School and Albany Business College. She served in the Marine Corps during World War II. Marian worked in Manhattan for many years at American Airlines, Paragon Oil, retiring in 1984 from IBM Corp. as manager in corporate administrative services. She was a recent resident in Brevard, N.C., and Givens…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Regan, Kenneth J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Riley Jr., John F. "Jack"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robert Charles Tuller

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Robert Charles Tuller, 76, of 40 W. Main St., Mohawk, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Calling hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion.  Funeral services will be Sturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Father Anthony Ligato officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, town of Herkimer. A full obituary will appear in Friday’s paper.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robideau, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rodney W. Koon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rodney W. Koon, 67, of Fish Hatchery Road, Bath, died Thursday (Oct. 16, 2008) at Kindred Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Rod was born in Corning on March 19, 1941, the son of the late Wilbur and Ruth (Cornwell) Koon. Rod attended school in Addison and in Jasper. He was employed by Local 832, Syracuse, where he was a heavy equipment operator for many years. Rod enjoyed raising and taking care of his horses, as well as hunting and fishing. He is…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rodriguez, Juan Jacinto

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          RODRIGUEZ - Juan Jacinto Of Buffalo entered into rest October 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Berta M.; devoted father of Juanita, Anaida, Julia, Maria, Adela, Ines, Gloria, Pablo, Angela and the late Carmen. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer, on Thursday from 2-9 PM where funeral and service will be held on Friday morning at 9:30 oclock.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rosalin M. Clark

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rosalin M. Clark, 80, of 11 Newport St., formerly of North Main Street, passed away on Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2008, in Little Falls Hospital. She was born in Perth, NY on Oct. 29, 1927, daughter of the late Ross and Anna Belle (Buckley) Clark and educated in Perth schools. She will be missed by her family and friends in Middleville. Services are private and at the convenience of the family with interment in Perth Cemetery. The family is being servied by the Enea Family Funeral Home, Little Falls. To add…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rosenberger, Chris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Chris Rosenberger of Newark Valley A funeral service and celebration of Chris' life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the MacPherson Funeral Home. Rev. Edward Lord, a close family friend, will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home from 12 noon until the time of the service. Those who wish to honor Chris' memory may do so with a contribution to the charity of their choice or by performing a kind deed.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ross, William M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be received FRIDAY (10/24) from 4-7 PM at CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, 495 N. Winton Rd. (between Browncroft & Humboldt), where his Funeral Service will be held SATURDAY 9:30 AM. Interment Irondequoit Cemetery. For those wishing, please consider honoring Bill with a donation to Hospice of Rochester or the Special Care Unit at St. Ann's Home. Online Condolences welcomed at: www.CrawfordFuneralHome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • STANLEY K. SMITH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Stanley K. Smith, 88, of 7040 Smith Rd., passed away Sunday (Oct. 19, 2008) at his home. Born in Town of Howard,  Aug. 21, 1920, the son of Ernest C. and Mary Oatley Smith, he was born and lived his entire life on the farm where he passed away on Sunday. He was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1937. Stanley had been a self employed dairy farmer in the Town of Howard all his life, still being active in the operation of the Smith Stock Farms. He was a member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sage, Richard E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sanchez, Nick M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Saunders, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mary Saunders formerly of Kirkwood Mary Saunders, 90, of Chiefland, Florida, went to be with our Lord on October 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Saunders; her daughters, Carol Ann Saunders and Patricia Kircher; and her brother, Joseph Kovarik. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette (Russell) Praefke, Chiefland, Fla.; her son, Charles F. Saunders; son-in-law, Joseph Kircher; sister, Virginia (Donald) Daley, all of Kirkwood; five grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Savage, Ronald E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          invited. The Rev. Kenneth D. Wood will officiate. A private interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or to Niagara Hospice, Inc.Visit www.legacy.com/tonawanda-news for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Schaffer, Marietta E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WARNERVILLE _ Marietta E. Schaffer, 87, of State Route 7, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the Cobleskill Regional Hospital after being stricken. Mrs. Schaffer was born May 31, 1921, in Hyndsville, a daughter of George Henry and Carrie (Ostrander) Brown. She lived in Warnerville since 1954. A 1939 graduate of the former Cobleskill High School, Marietta later worked for the former Lambert's Department Store on Main Street, Cobleskill until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Scheier, Ivan H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              IVAN H. SCHEIER, 82, of Truth or Consequences, N.M., died on Oct. 6, 2008., He was the son of Joel and Melba Scheier.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Schleier, Angela B. (O'Dowd)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton Friday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. K. Terrance McGinley, Director, Harmon Home for Funerals Locally Family Owned & Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Schneider, Virginia Goddard Newman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  are invited to a reception at the home of Virginia's son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Paula Newman, Huff Road, Pierstown, following the interment. Arrangements are under the supervision of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sciandra, Josephine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SCIANDRA, Josephine -Remembering this day 15 yrs ago for our sister. MISSED BY FAMILY,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Seaman Sr., Howard A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    was held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, October 23 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call (845) 561-8300.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Shimer, Karen Ann Jones

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shirley A. Cronk

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shirley A. Cronk, 74, of Tune Drive, LaVergne, TN, formerly of Campbell, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN following a long battle with cancer. Born in Corning on November 1, 1933, she was the daughter of Charles and Mae (Scanlon) Lewis. Shirley was a graduate of Addison Central School. On January 10, 1953, she married Carl E. Cronk. Carl preceded her in death on August 11, 1998. Shirley and Carl lived many years in Campbell where they raised their family.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shusda, John H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          LYON MOUNTAIN -- John H. "Jack" Shusda, 66, of Phillips Court, Lyon Mountain, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., Born in Lyon Mountain, N.Y., on March 25, 1942, he was the son of Anthony "Lefty" and Reta (Perrotte) Shusda. They predeceased him., Jack was an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed the company of his friends while playing darts, pool, poker, watching NASCAR, playing guitar and enjoying driving to camp with…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sigelbaum, Carly Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Newburgh, NY Carly Marie Sigelbaum, cherished daughter and bursting ray of sunshine to Louis and Carla Sigelbaum, entered into rest Friday, October 17, 2008 in Westchester Medical Center. She was 9 years old. Carly was born September 23, 1999 in Newburgh, NY. She was a 4th grade student at Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School, and attended Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh where she attended religious education classes. Carly was an avid gymnast and participated in competitions with the GymKids Gymnastics…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Silver, Bradley Jon "The Bear"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              are invited to bring a written memory or photo for the family's memory book. To light a candle visit www.anthonychapels.com Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels 2305 Monroe Ave. 244-0770

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Siragusa, Jennie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SIRAGUSA, Jennie -Missing your warm smile, fun laugh and good heart. MIKE AND JUDI,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Solman, Ruth F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wurtsboro, NY Ruth F. Solman, a retired Executive Secretary for Human Resources and Abilities in Alberson, LI, died at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus on October 20, 2008. She was 84. She was the daughter of the late William and Frances Switzer Planding, she was born September 15, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the widow of Henry F. Solman. Ruth was a friend of Bill W. for 28 years. In a family statement, Ruth was said to be the "Best Mom you could ever ask for." She is survived by…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spengler Jr., John F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SPENGLER - John F. Jr. October 20, 2008; survived by his wife Helen (Anielski); his children, Richard (Nicole), Dona (Patrick) Heary, Elizabeth Betty Hooks of NC, Walter of GA, John (Alyce) of Iowa, Holly (Gregory) Baker, Rosemarie (Donald) Farley, Bernadette (Martin) Wendel, Bert (Sara) of NC, Gene, Mary (Robert Jr.) Best; survived by his sisters, Rosemarie (late Francis) Kohn and Jeanette (Gerald) Dieglman; also survived by 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; predeceased by his parents, John G. and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Stamile, Eileen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be on Saturday, October 25, from 1-3 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home, with The Rev. Kimberly Bosley officiating. Cremation was at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope. Memorial contributions may be made to the animal shelter of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes, Monroe. www.ssqfuneralhome.com or 845-782-8185.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Starrantino, Angelo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Friday 9 A.M. Mass St. Mary's Church 10 A.M. Interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery, NJ. Visting 2-4, 7-9 P.M. Wednesday and Thursday. www.SILive.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stephenson, Margaret E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MARGARET E. STEPHENSON, 82, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the Adirondack Medical Center Uihlein in Lake Placid., She was born March 29, 1926, in Wilmington, the daughter of Guy H. and Mary (Pelkey) Stephenson., Funeral arrangements are incomplete., A full obituary will follow., Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home are in care of arrangements., Associated Press content ©2007. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed., ., .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stepniak, Stanley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            STEPNIAK - Stanley Of Eden, NY October 20, 2008Son of the late Wincenty and Franciszka (nee Stefanczyk), brother of the late Josef, Stefan, Zofia, and Jadwiga all of Poland, Survived by nieces and nephews. A mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements by LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stewart, Chauncey W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              STEWART, Chauncey W. -My Bill, always on my mind and in my heart. AML, AML, JULIA,

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Supkowski Jr., Anthony F. "Tony"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  may call Thursday from 2:00 - 5:00 PM ONLY in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where prayers will be said Friday 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. John de LaSalle RC Church. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Town of Lewiston. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. John de LaSalle RC Church, Building Fund, 8469 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com for on-line guest register.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sutera, Antoinette

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Thorbjornsen, Sue

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tuttle, Cecile Noyes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cecile Noyes Tuttle of Harpursville Cecile Noyes Tuttle, 89, of Harpursville, fell asleep in the arms of her Lord and entered eternal peace on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving children. She was predeceased by C. Fletcher Noyes, Sr., Chuck Noyes; sister, Beatrice Hanyon; brothers, Claude and Louie Tuttle. She is survived by her children, Betti (Donald) Niles, Nineveh, Larry (Arlene) Noyes, Harpursville, Jean (Cosmo) Maggio, Fletcher (Rosemary) Noyes, Port Crane, Ida (John)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tutton, William T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the funeral home. www.SILive.com/obits

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            POUGHKEEPSIE Ethel L. Vaughn departed this life at her home on Oct. 18, 2008. Born July 4, 1913 in Poughkeepsie, she was the second of nine children of the late Homer Green and Laura Jackson Green. She was the widow of the late Captain Robert E. Vaughn, first AfricanAmerican with the Poughkeepsie Fire Department. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary before his remise in 1985. Ethel Vaughn was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and Spencerian Business College. She was employed for nearly…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Voorhes Jr., Fred R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • WILLIAM A. ‘WOODY’ WOODWORTH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                William A. “Woody” Woodworth, 82, formerly of 1190 Webbs Crossing Rd., passed away peacefully on Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2008) at the home of his daughter Nancy, surrounded by his daughter and son William. Born in Wellsville, Sept. 7, 1926, he lived most of his life in Hornell. Bill had been employed as an assistant drill rig operator in the Soils Department, for the New York State Department of Transportation, retiring in 1987 after over 37 years service. Bill then became a greeter at the Hornell Wal-Mart, a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wacker, Howard F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wade, John W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    may call tomorrow (Friday) from 3-7 PM at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Interment will be in Boughton Hill Cemetery, Victor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Serenity House, 1278 Brace Rd., Victor, NY 14564 or the Victor Farmington Volunteer Ambulance Corp Inc., 1321 E. Victor Rd., Victor, NY 14564.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Weatherly, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WEATHERLY - Dorothy October 20, 2008. Beloved mother of Alma Mitchell, Pete, Marcus, Jerry and Rickie Weatherly. Funeral will be held Sat in Selmer, TN. Cards accepted at Selmer Mortuary 43 Falcon St. Selmer, TN 38375. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Webb, Alecia T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Alecia T. Webb of Binghamton Alecia T. Webb, 80, of Binghamton, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Binghamton General Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m. at Chenango Valley Cemetery in Hillcrest with Pastor Timothy Dodd officiating.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wilcox, Shirley A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shirley A. Wilcox passed away October 18, 2008 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born November 5, 1928 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alma (Wendel) Carver.Shirley worked for 35 years for New York Telephone Company as a service clerk retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Lockport Senior Citizen Center, Road Runners and the Telephone Pioneers. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Emmons Wilcox in 1967.Shirley is survived by her daughter, Patricia J. (Peter) Welsby of Youngtown;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wittman, Anthony J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WITTMAN , Anthony J. -You left us a year ago. You were a great joy in lives. We miss you terribly. The pain of your loss has not dissipated. We pray and think of you every day. YOUR LOVING FAMILY,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wood, Jennie M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and relatives are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, Oct. 24, 2008, at the Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, at the Riverside Alliance Church, 110 Stockton Ave., Walton with Pastor Stephen Blews officiating. Burial will follow in Walton Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Jennie's memory may be made to Riverside Alliance Church, Walton. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Worden M.D., FACS, U.S. Army Ret., Major Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WORDEN, Major Robert Post, M.D., FACS, U.S. Army Ret., 93, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. No calling hours. Services 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in Bradley Chapel, Fort Hill Cemetery. Following burial friends are invited to join the family for a reception 10:30 a.m. until noon, at The Point, Sand Beach Road. Arrangements by Langham Funeral Home LLC, Auburn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wright, Arnold A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Zajac, Nicholas A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 W. Main St., Caledonia. His Funeral Mass will be held Saturday 10:00 A.M. at St. Columba Church, Caledonia. Interment Mumford Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ziffino, Ann M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Port Jervis, NY Ann M. Ziffino, age 88, of Port Jervis, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was born on January 3, 1920 at Highland Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Natale and Edna Mae Crisci Piccolo. Ann was a retired Manager of the retail store for H&MKnitting Mill, Port Jervis, and later a retired clerk for Kolmar Labs, Inc. Credit Dept. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Ann married Tony J. Ziffino, who…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dean, J. Wesley

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