| Adams, Jessie E. Bergen: She is predeceased by her first husband Nelson, second husband Harry, and son Nelson. Survived by her children, Shirley (Thomas) Fingland, Marilyn (Richard) Fisher, Carol (Robert) Magoffin, daughter-in-law Betty Adams, sisters Edith Nichols, Lucille Lowden, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Family &friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held at 3PM on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008, at the United Methodist Church, West Buffalo St.,… Albanese, Bette M. Rochester: Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the age of 85. Predeceased by her grandson, Ritchie Albanese. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Albanese; granddaughters, Adrienne &Alexandria Albanese; great-grandchildren, Anthony Albanese, Roberto and Ariana Ortiz. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to ABVI-Goodwill, 442 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620. PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME 544-2041 will be conducted Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at 9:15 a.m. at the James V. DeMarco &Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, N.Y. and continue at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Angels Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco &Son Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Tom's memory to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 385… 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… PLATTSBURGH -- Mr. Maxwell "Mack" Appel, 81, of Plattsburgh, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Sept. 14, 1927, the son of Jack and Fanny Appel., Mr. Appel served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and later worked in the security and trucking professions. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 155., He is… ATKINS, Virginia B. Age 75, of Elmira, NY went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. A complete notice will be in Monday's paper. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home. Atkinson, Joyce Ellen (Howard) Atkinson, Joyce Ellen (Howard) Fairport: October 23, 2008. Predeceased by husband, Gordon Atkinson. Survived by sons, Gary (Paulette) Atkinson, Terry Atkinson; daughters, Vicki Cummings, Christine (Fredric) Nelson; grandchildren, Cindy, Justin, Alison, Nathaniel, Rebekah and Zechariah; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Steven; 2 brothers, John (Anne) Howard and Walter (Sharon) Howard. No prior calling. A Memorial Service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes… will be held on Monday, October 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Rd., Monroe, NY 10950. Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Orange County Veterans Cemetery, 111 Craigville Rd., Goshen, NY. Memorial contributions in Victor's name to any local Veterans Organization would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F.… Bailey, Richard (Featured Guest Book) KEVIN F. BAKER, 44, of Lakeview Meadows, Keeseville, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at his residence., He was born in Plattsburgh Sept. 30, 1964, son of Francis and Jeannette (Rabideau) Baker., Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. A complete obituary will follow in the Press-Republican., Arrangements were entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St. in Plattsburgh., Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com. Barnhart, Charles A. Ontario, NY/Canada: Went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 23, 2008, at age 81. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Elizabeth; sons, Randall S. Barnhart and Claude L. Barnhart; his special little boy, Tuffy; sister, Shirley Ann (Robert) Miller; sister-in-law, Susan Lobdell; many dear friends. Private Services at the convenience of the family. Interment, Furnaceville Cemetery. Donations in Charlie's name may be made to the Parkinson's Study Group (PSG), University… may call Monday 5 – 9 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will begin on Tuesday October 28th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, with the Rev. Sebastian C. Pierro officiating. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Shrine 975 Ridge Road, PO Box 215, Lewiston NY… Barrett George Potter passed away Wednesday (October 22, 2008) in hospice care at St. James Mercy Hospital following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Cortland, in 1929, he came to Alfred in 1959 and retired from Alfred State College after 33 years of service. He held a BA and MS in Education degrees from Hobart College, an MA from Cornell and a PhD from the State University of New York Buffalo. Prior to coming to Alfred, he taught at Hobart and SUNY at New Paltz. He also served as… Beach, Richmond Collins Fairport: October 23, 2008. Survived by his loving wife, Margaret Kim; daughter, Christine (Dominic) Fekete; and son, Keith (Julie) Beach; 5 grandchildren, Emily, Olivia and Ethan Beach, Jacob and Chase Fekete; sister, Mary Lou Spencer; and many nieces &nephews. Calling hours, Monday, October 27, 4-7 at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt location, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd., Fairport. Funeral Service, Tuesday, October 28, 5 PM at the First Congregational United Church of… 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Solace R.C. Church, Coney Island. Interment to follow at Moravian Cemetery. Martin Hughes Inc. Funeral Home Family Owned & Operated Since 1885 www.SILive.com/obits and friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Stella on Monday, October 27th, at 10 a.m., with Father Thomas O'Brien officiating at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Interment will follow in St. Peter &Paul's Cemetery. PLATTSBURGH -- Clarence A. Bissonnette, 97, of Riley Avenue, Plattsburgh, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh., He was born in Redford, June 14, 1911, the son of Louis and Margaret (Perry) Bissonnette. When Clarence was a young boy his family moved to Dannemora where he later graduated from Dannemora High School in 1930. He moved from Dannemora in 1974 to his residence in Plattsburgh., Clarence was a locally known self-employed finish carpenter. He was an avid outdoorsman… will be on Monday, October 27, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Highland Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main Street, Highland Falls, with the Rev. Jack Arlotta officiating. Interment will follow in Eagle Valley Cemetery in the Town of Highlands. Funeral arrangements were made by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, Highland Falls; 845-446-2868. Bristol, Wallace B., Jr. Spencerport: Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at age 80. Predeceased by his wife, Donna M. He is survived by his sons, Ronald Bristol and Daniel (Karen) Bristol of Williamson, NY; grandchildren, Jaycee and Michaella Bristol and Jason Barabasz; sister, Mary Suplee. Wallace was a member of the American Legion Post #330. No prior calling hours. Private Service and Interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Blossom View Nursing Home, 6884 Maple Avenue, Sodus, NY 14551.… October 17, 2008 Elinor A. Brown (Chamberlain), passed away on October 17, 2008, at the age of 85 in Livingston, TX; however, she resided for much of her adult life in Cicero, NY. She was born in Syracuse, NY, on November 3, 1922, to Claire and Myrtle Chamberlain. For many years, Mrs. Brown was employed by the Buttermaid Bakery, the North Syracuse School District, and, following her move to Texas, the Houston School District. During the later years of her life, Mrs. Brown traveled widely in the United… October 28, 2008 Jeff Brown, 53, of Oswego, died Friday. Surviving are his wife, Diane, and sisters, Sadie, Cora, Shelly, Naomi and Anne. Calling Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, with a 1 p.m. service at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Oswego. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. fosterfuneralhome.com Brown, Lorraine M. "Hedda" (Dorr) at www.andrewsmortuary.com., may call SUNDAY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Family and friends are invited to Funeral Services Monday at 11:00 AM from the First United Methodist Church, 65 Main Street, North Tonawanda. The Rev. Dr. Gregory Crispell will officiate. Interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.On line guest registry at www.Wattengel.com. October 20, 2008 Robert Walter Bush, 61, of Baldwinsville, passed away at his brother's home in Phoenix after a brief illness. He had just retired from JP Riggers and was previously employed by Frazier & Jones and Crouse-Hinds. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving with the U.S. Army. Robert was predeceased by his father, Walter Robert Bush, in 2007. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie; two sons, Jamie (Rita) Bush of Mattydale and Scott (Jen) Bush of Michigan; a brother, Chet (Kelly) Bush of Phoenix;… Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd. on Monday 9:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Rosary Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Ave., Great Kills, on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's RC Church at 9:45 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimers Foundation of Staten Island, would be greatly appreciated. Casey McCallum Rice Funeral Home www.SILive.com/obits CAPPELLO - Julian October 23, 2008, husband of the late Mary (nee Germain); dear father of Julian (Sally) Cappello, Marlene (James) Drzewiecki, Michael (Cynthia) and the late Lucille and Sharon; loving grandfather of seven grand and 13 great-grandchildren; brother of Joseph (Inga) and the late Gerald (Eleanor); brother-in-law of Thelma Leonardi and Joseph (Betty) Germain; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks… Cappon, Craig Greece: Thursday, October 23, 2008, at age 91. Predeceased by his wife, Ruth Cappon; daughter, Sheila Shea. He is survived by his loving wife of over 36 years, Mary Ellen Cappon; son, Michael Cappon; daughter, Sharon Cappon; step-children, Carter Thomson, Deborah (Dan Coistek) Thomson &Robert Thomson; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many dear friends. His Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, 11 A.M. at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Avenue.… CARDULLA, Margaret -In loving memory of my wife and mother, one year ago our hearts were broken, we think of you every day. You are sadly missed. Love, JOE AND FAMILY, may call on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI AND SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin on Wednesday October 29th at 9:30 AM and at 10:00 AM in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Isaac Ihiasota officiating. Interment will be held in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094.Visit… Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Tuesday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Christopher's Church 10 A.M. Entombment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits October 8, 2008 Beverly W. Chappell, 88, died October 8, 2008. Born in Russellville, Arkansas, she moved to Syracuse to attend high school and college and married Arthur Chappell in 1942, living in Los Angeles during the war while he served in the Marines in the Pacific. Together they raised two sons, David and Steven Chappell, in North Syracuse. She also served her community and taught high school English from 1959 to 1979 at North Syracuse High School. They retired to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1980… . Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Consuella FSSJ, Sister Mary (Stella Oleszkowicz) SISTER M. CONSUELLA, FSSJ (Stella Oleszkowicz)Of Hamburg, NY, October 23, 2008, daughter of the late Stanley and the late Pauline (nee Stanek) Oleszkowicz; sister of the late Stephen (Margaret) and Helen (late John) Beres; also survived by nephews and a niece. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9 AM from the Immaculate Conception Convent Chapel, 5286 South Park Ave., Hamburg. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM.… COOPER, John W. "Daddy Cooper" Age 77 of Elmira, NY, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2008, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, with his loving family at his side. The family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport on Monday, October 27, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Monday evening at 8:00 p.m. Pastor Mark Erway will officiate. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at… 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;… Crawford, Bertha L. Rochester: October 20, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Andrew D. Crawford. She is survived by son, James (Pamela) Crawford; daughter, Susan (Richard) Sena of Brockton, MA; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces, 2 nephews, &a cousin. A private family service was held at Grove Place Cemetery. For those wishing, please consider honoring Bertha with a donation to the Visiting Nurse Service (2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580). Online Condolences welcomed at:… CSONT - Nancy G. (nee Goldbach)August 29, 2008, in St. Petersberg Fl., formerly of Buffalo. Beloved mother of Marci J. Barris and Michelle R. Csont; loving grandmother of Louis B. Barris; dearest sister of Karen A. Schutrum and the late William A. Goldbach; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service from Grace Lutheran Church, 174Cazenovia Pkwy, Buffalo, 14210 on November 1st at 11:00 AM. If desired, memorials to the church., Czinke, Denise B. (Bazaar) Indiana: Denise passed away Oct. 15, 2008, in Noblesville, Indiana. She was 56 years of age. She was a graduate of West Irondequoit HS, and earned her Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Potsdam. She leaves her husband, 2 daughters, her parents, Walter &Frances Bazaar of W. Irondequoit, and 2 sisters, Cheryl Trabert of Webster and Mindy Fletcher of Greece; plus a number of nephews &nieces in the area. Memorials may be made to Redeeming Love Christian Center, 1950 Connor St.,… wishing may make contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620, in her memory. For more information or to sign Jean's on-line guest book, please visit: www.meesonfamily.com DAVIS, Laurenza (Kemp) Age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her residence. Buckheit Funeral Chapel Mansfield, PA, is assisting the family. William J. "Bill" DeRose of Binghamton William J. "Bill" DeRose, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Susquehanna Nursing Center. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara A. DeRose; brothers, Anthony, Albert "Duke", and Vincent "Rusty" DeRose; and sister, Marie DeRose; and grandson, John Briggs. He is survived by his children, William DeRose Jr., Binghamton, Michael and Dorothy DeRose, Windsor, Suzanne and Donald Woosley, Conklin, Linda Marks,… may call Monday, October 27th from 4-8 PM at the Zajac Funeral Home, Inc., 319-24th St., cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 8:00 PM with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery Lewiston, NY at the convenience of the family.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register. may call Sunday, 4-8 PM at the funeral chapel (1031 Ridge Road, Webster). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:30 AM at Holy Spirit Church, 1355 Hatch Road, Webster. Interment at Webster Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be directed to CURE Childhood Cancer Assoc., 200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620. To light a candle, visit: www.anthonychapels.com Anthony Funeral &Cremation Chapels 1031 Ridge Rd., Webster 872-6380 Des JARDINS, Bea - Dearest mother and grandmother. Remembering you on this day as we did in life. May you rest in peace. YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER, JACQUIE AND GRANDDAUGHTERS, MICHELE AND JENNIFER, October 25, 2008 Christine Chayka DiMat-teo, 55, the wife of Michael DiMatteo, of 17 Cayuga Street, Auburn, died Saturday at her home. A communicant of St. Mary's Church, she was employed as a typist at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES. In addition to her husband, surviving are a daughter, Julia DiMatteo of Auburn; mother, Viriginia Robson Chayka; two brothers, Peter Chayka of VA and Luke (Angelica) Chayka of New York City; four sisters, Mary Chayka of Auburn, Catherine and Margaret Chayka of Minnesota and… DAVID A. DONALDSON, 64, of Malone, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Healthcare Facility in Burlington, Vt., hours will be Monday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Spaulding Funeral Home of Malone. Services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Bangor Cemetery, Bangor, N.Y. Donna M. Eldridge Geffers, 72, of 59 Trapping Brook Road, died in her home on Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) following a long illness. She was born Sept. 30, 1936 in Wellsville the daughter of Ward P. and Ethel I. Burdge Eldridge. On March 2, 1985 in Wellsville, she was a graduate of the Wellsville High School Class of 1955. She had been employed at the Reuning Bakery and the Wellsville Bake Shop both of Wellsville and until retirement was an aide at the Highland Healthcare Center in Wellsville. She had been a… Douglas Beebe, loving husband, father, and a dear friend to all who knew him. Laverne Douglas Beebe (Doug), age 77, passed away Thursday, Oct 16, 2008, of complications from cancer at his home in Clinton, Arkansas. Born in Corning, NY, August 10, 1931, to Harold and Helen Moore Beebe. Doug was the second of 7 children. He graduated from Northside High School in 1948 and worked as the produce manager at the Loblaws grocery store in Corning where he met and married Shirley Button on September 13, 1953.… 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… Elizabeth Lee Laubert, 74, died on Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2008) at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, Mo. Elizabeth was born in Macon County, Illinois on Dec. 4, 1933 to the late Frank and Iva (Spurgeon) Collier. On Sept. 2, 1955 at the First Baptist Church in Owensville, she was united in marriage to Alfred E. Laubert. She was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1953 where she belonged to the choir for fifty years. Elizabeth was also a member of the Modern Woodman of America. Elizabeth… will receive friends 11 AM-12 Noon at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. wheer funeral services will immediately follow. Interment in St. Matthews., 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits are invited to meet the family MONDAY 11:00 AM at CHRIST THE KING CHURCH for his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME 570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041 Ferrantino, Rose M. Rochester: Passed away October 20, 2008, at age 99. She was predeceased by her husband, Emilio. She is survived by her daughter, Rita (Robert) Ciarico; grandchildren, Anthony (Carol) Ciarico & Robin (Arthur) Harris; six great-grand-children; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer special thanks to the Staff of Unit 2 North at the Episcopal Church Home for their loving care. Services and Interment were held privately. To email a message of condolence, please visit… Eva (Salamida) Ferraro of Endicott Eva Marie Ferraro, 93, of Endicott, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Ideal Senior Living Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; and one sister and four brothers. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John Palombaro, Vestal; her grandson and his wife, John and Jennie Palombaro, Endicott; Her brother-in-law, Harry (Laura) Ferraro, Conn.; two sisters-in-law, Rose Ferraro, Conn., Anna Angeline, Endicott; also several… Flood, William H. Hilton: William Henry Flood, 94. Oct. 19, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Alanna Flood; sister, Grace Donahue; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Naomi; daughter, Janice; 6 brothers and sisters. Inurnment with military honors, Parma Union Cemetery Wed., October 29, 1 PM. Memorials in his memory may be made to the United Methodist Church of Hilton. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home may call Monday 6-8 PM at the Schauman-Sulewski Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. (sharing facilities with Dierna Funeral Home). Marie's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing may direct contributions to St. Margaret Mary's Church in her memory. KEENE VALLEY -- Joan A. Galeski, 74, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Hospital after a long struggle with scoliosis and COPD. She was born in Keene Valley, N.Y., June 27, 1934. She was the daughter of Alton Hudson and Ellen (Washbond) Hudson (both deceased) of Keene Valley., She is also predeceased by one brother, Tony Hudson of Keene Valley; one son, Martin Hebert of Keene; one daughter, Paulette Hebert of Houston, Texas., She is survived by husband Richard Galeski of Keene… Gambino, John Rochester: Passed on Oct. 9th after a brief illness. Pearl Harbor/ World War II Veteran Retired. Survived by wife, Marge; sons, John (Sandy) of CA, and David (Kevin); grandchildren Richard (Michele), Dhalis, Gia, Lorena, and Sylvana and former daughter-in-law, Sylvia (Reuven) Stein, all of CA; sister Josephine D'auria of Florida; sister-in-Law Rosemary (Sam) Savino of Florida, as well as other nieces and nephews. Interred on Oct 11th at White Haven Memorial Park following a private family… GARRIDO - Richard A. October 24, 2008, loving father of Roberta Thyfault and Richard Garrido; loving grandfather of six grandchildren; former husband of Marie Perez Garrido. No prior visitation. Funeral Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by the DENGLER &ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME., Garvey, James Holmes Buffalo: Unexpectedly on October 17, 2008. Predeceased by his parents, John &Edna Garvey, &brother, Michael Garvey. He is survived by his wife, Perrice Nordstrom; brother, Donald (Linda) Garvey; sister, Linda (Don) Beebe; children, Terrence Garvey, Julie (Tim) Larner, Lisa (Michael) Wang; stepchildren, Thomas (Bonnie) Ranallo, &Phillip (Susan) Ranallo; former wife, Mary Beth (Ron) Musto, &father-in-law, Homer Starks; many grandchildren, nieces &nephews. The family… Gaudioso, Frank Roy Ideal, GA: Frank R. Gaudioso, age 74, of Ideal, GA, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. He was retired from Kodak. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Gaudioso, one sister, Esther Gaudioso and two brothers, Raymond and Harry Gaudioso. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Schleede Gaudioso of Ideal, GA; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Jeffrey Benowitz of Orlando, FL; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Pamela Gaudioso of Rochester, NY, Mark and Mari Gaudioso of… October 23, 2008 Chris "Eatso" Geloff, 79, of Cicero, passed away from cancer on Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Syracuse on April 7, 1929, the son of Costa and Anna Geloff, natives of Macedonia. A graduate of Vocational High School, he was a member of the 27th Division of the National Guard for nine years. Chris was in the grocery business most of his life in East Syracuse and later in North Syracuse; after that he enjoyed working at CBA High School caring for the athletic… Georger, Felicia M. (Carducci) GEORGER - Felicia M. (nee Carducci)Of Hamburg, NY, October 24, 2008, beloved wife of the late Stanley V. Georger; loving mother of Celeste M. Georger and Daryl V. (Michele) Georger; dear grandmother of Erica, Mark, Gianna and Marie; sister of Edward Carducci and the late Blanche Grandoni, Arthur Carducci and Jerome Carducci; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd.… 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… may call the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave., Sunday, 4-8 PM. Funeral Service Monday, 10 AM at St. Dimitria Macedonian Orthodox Church, 235 Telephone Rd. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Gradl, Frances (Steck) Livonia: Passed away peacefully on October 14, at age 101. Predeceased by her husband George; grandson, George S.; step grandson, Timothy MacDonald. She is survived by her son George L. (Roberta); granddaughter, Jennifer (Jason) Zander; step grandchildren, Theresa Tangry, Kenneth MacDonald and Karen MacDonald; several step great-grandchildren; also by many nieces and nephews, both in the US and her native Germany. Her Memorial Mass will be held at Guardian Angels Church, Henrietta on… 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,… Grant, Lucille (Scott) Rochester: October 22, 2008. Beloved sister of Rhumenia and Pernerva Singletary, Janice Harley, Ruth &Carleatha Grant, Mary Ann Chandler, Joseph, Elijah, David and John Grant; niece of Willamena Walden all of Rochester. Calling hours Monday, 7-9 P.M. at the G.L. DIXON FUNERAL HOME, 1080 North St. Funeral Service Tuesday, 11 AM at Bibleway Healing Assembly, 4831 West Henrietta Rd., Pastor E.M. Nelson, Officiating. 266-7000 will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, October 27, at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 W. Main St., Middletown, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, at St. Joseph's Church, Cottage St., Middletown, NY. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, NY. Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-343-6023. Grube, Scott T. Rochester: October 24, 2008, suddenly, at age 50. Survived by his parents, Donald F. and Nancy L. Grube; son, Matthew S. and daughter, Tara E. Grube; grandson, Joshua Bath-Grube; sister, Susan (Neal) Eckhaus; brother, Mark S. Grube; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew and cousins. No prior calling. Services and interment private. Reference: New Comer Funeral Home Gullo, Petrina "Pat" (Villa) Rochester: Suddenly, after a brief illness, October 23, 2008. Survived by her husband, Christopher; sister-in-law, Grace Gullo; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam (Nellie) Villa, Tony (Pat) Villa of FL, Cecilia Roberts of CA.; special nieces and nephew Jeanie (Leonard) Carneaboci and Linda Carneaboci; other nieces, Marie, Patricia, Rosemary, Elaine, Annette, Frances and Marlene; many other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews; cousins, Patricia Combattelli and… MULTER, H. GRAY Age 82, of Horseheads, NY, formerly of Arkport, NY, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 23, 2008, after a long battle with several cancers. He was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Bertha and Harold Multer. Predeceased by this first wife Barbara Love in 1962, he is survived by his wife Susan of 36 years; daughters Christy Multer of Glenville, NY and Jenny Monroe of Caton, NY; grandchildren Leah Fagerstrom, Sean Monroe, Paul Filbrich and Fletcher Monroe; great grandchildren… may call at Thomas ,Tuesday 11 AM to 1 PM, followed by a prayer service at 1:15 PM, Holy Sepulchre Resurrection Mausoleum. THOMAS FUNERAL CHAPELS, INC. 4545 LAKE AVENUE 663-3837 HALL - Ruth H. October 24, 2008, born November 27, 1922, daughter of the late Lyman and Hazel (Nibblock) Henry, secretary at VA Hospital for many years and Middlesex High School, member of Canandaigua UMC, loved crafts and baking. Predeceased by husband Arthur in 2007 and sister Charlotte Spangler; survived by son Allan (Diane) Hall and two grandchildren; one stepgrandchild, one great-grandson and five stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of MENTLEY… Halleran, Robert P. II Farmington: October 22, 2008. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Ellen; daughters, Sandra &Janet; parents, Robert Sr. and Donna Halleran; sister, Diane Lytle. Predeceased by sister, Carol Blythe. Calling hours, Sunday 3:00-7:00 at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt location, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport (Rte. 31). Funeral Service, Monday 1:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 153 Church Avenue, Farmington (Pumpkin Hook). Entombment, White Haven. In lieu of… Hebert, Robert A. Sodus: Age 80, died on Sunday, Oct. 19th. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph &Lillian Hebert. Predeceased by brothers, Donald &Paul; sister, Marion Gebo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marlene (Schilling); sister, Deloris Skinner of Penfield; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of life and love for friends and loved one's of Bob will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28th at St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmington. The family requests… Helen M. Quanz, 86, formerly of 2850 Quanz Rd., passed away late Thursday evening, Oct. 23, 2008, at McAuley Manor Healthcare Facility in Hornell where she has resided for the past several years. Helen was born March 21, 1922 the daughter of John and Helen (Kiley) Ernst in Rochester. She grew up in Rochester and resided there for the first several years of her life. On Aug. 21, 1945, Helen and Walter L. Quanz were married. Together they celebrated over 50 years of marriage prior to Walter passing away… . Memorials in Mrs. Hlats name may be made to The Friends of Lackawanna Public Library. Arrangements by CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 824-6435., HOLMER - Thelma M. (nee Eggert)October 10, 2008, of Cheektowaga/Florida, beloved wife of the late Otto; dearest mother of the late Charles O. Holmer; mother-in-law to Carole (Richard) Pache; grandmother to Scott C. (Kathleen) Holmer, Lisa (Michael) Dermi and Todd (Sue) Pache; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of Wiliam St.). Interment in Lakeside Cemetery.… are invited to call Tuesday, Oct. 28, 4-7 PM at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 7 PM. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Donations in Mabel's name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Ave., Hilton 14468. October 24, 2008 Richard C. Hooker, of North Syracuse, died Friday at Community General Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and was a Herald-Journal distributor until 1972. He was employed by Gratzer Dairy and had owned Bel Aire Laundromat on Kreischer Drive. He was a member of and served as church sexton for Pitcher Hill Community Church and was a member Memorial Lodge #648 F&AM. He was predeceased by his son, Richard "Dickie Hooker, in 1977. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Fosdick; a daughter, Dawn… may call Sunday, 7-9 PM at the church. Ref: Joseph E. Hall Funeral Home Huber, Alice Laessker Fairport: On October 22, 2008. She is predeceased by husbands, Fritz Laessker and Josef Huber. She is survived by a brother, Harald Lungwitz; nephews, Carsten and Volker Lungwitz, all of Germany. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 5 at 4:30 P.M. at Asbury First United Methodist Church. Private interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, PA. Arrangements by: ZORNOW-HEDGES FUNERAL HOME HUGHES - Elaine J. (nee Bernas)October 23, 2008 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of the late John P. Jack; dearest mother of Mary Ellen (Fred) Palumbo and Carol A. Fronczak; grandmother of John A. and Matthew D. Palumbo, Brenda M. Persico and David R. Fronczak; daughter of the late Martin and Frances (nee Glab) Bernas; sister of the late Charlotte, Frances (late Anthony) Iafallo, Margaret, Henry (late Alice), Adam, Benedict (late Sally), Thaddeus Ted and Thomas Dave (late Laura); also survived by nieces and… HUTZLER - Douglas M. Age 58, October 16, 2008, in Lantana, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, son of the late John and Gladies Hutzler; husband of Kathleen; father of Lisa; brother of Jack (Joan), Paul (Brenda), Linda (late James Sapecky) and Karen Creenan. Services held October 18 in Lantana., James Joseph Dolan, 91, of Niantic, Conn., died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday (Oct. 22, 2008) at his home. Jim was born in Wellsville on Sept. 24, 1917, the son of John C. Dolan and Margaret A. (Fagan) Dolan. He was predeceased by four sisters and three brothers. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kaisa “Inka” (Saija) Dolan; his daughters, Maria Assard and her husband, George; Catherine Gawronski and her husband, Glenn; his son, James Dolan and his wife, Nicole; 12 grandchildren, Nicholas… 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… James W. Crawford, 86, entered into eternal rest at his winter residence at High Point Community, Brooksville, Florida, Thursday, October 23, 2008. Jim was born in Cameron Mills, NY, January 3, 1922 and was the son of William & Isabella Bastian Crawford. Jim lived most of his life in Cameron Mills, was a graduate of Addison High School and attended Alfred University for two years before joining the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Asian & Pacific Theatres during World War II. After his Honorable… JAWORSKI - Richard L. Of West Seneca, NY, October 20, 2008; son of the late Leonard and H. Dorothy Jaworski; loving cousin of Cindy, Michael, Nick, Christine, Richard and Paul; dear friend of Laura. Family present Saturday, November 1st from 12 Noon-2 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 2 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm &Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY., John Arland Myers, 62, Painted Post, N.Y., passed away October 20, 2008, at the V.A. Medical Center, Syracuse, N.Y. John is survived by his wife: Jeanne (Sheffer) Myers; two daughters: Rebecca Myers, and Kelly Griffin; one son: Matthew Myers; and a grand-daughter, Kara Griffin, all of Raleigh, NC. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of Helen (Warner) Myers and the late Ralph Myers. John served in the Air Force during the Viet Nam war as an air traffic controller at Pleiku airbase. He married… MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Monday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Saint Roch's Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits Kedge, Edith (Gregory) Greece: Suddenly, Thursday, October 23, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, William. She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda Kedge and Ann Kedge of FL; grandchildren, Andrew (Teri) Legno, Christopher Legno, Cindy Shea and Tracy Shea; great-grandchildren, Amberly, Jaclyn, Anthony, Kelsey, Christopher and Mariah; sisters, Emmy and Gladys, both of England; many nieces and nephews in England; special friends, William Carpenter and Gloria. Also predeceased by sisters, Rose Ames, Ada… Wheatfield - Anna Mae Strong Kehoe, age 93, died Friday, October 24, 2008 in Northgate Manor Nursing Home in Wheatfield after a long illness. Mrs. Kehoe was born April 30, 1915 in Livermore, PA, the daughter of the late Clark and Cora (Stewart) Marshall.She graduated from Indiana State Normal School in Indiana, PA where she received her Degree in Education. For 5 years she taught in Blairville, PA. Anna Mae, along with her first husband, John Strong, owned and operated Strong Refrigerated Locker Service and… SARANAC LAKE -- Mildred R. Keough, age 94, of 34 Academy St., Saranac Lake, N.Y., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid, where she had been a resident since May., Born in Troy, N.Y., Jan. 21, 1914, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Doherty) Sweeney., Mrs. Keough attended St. Mary's School and Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y. She had spent her summers in Saranac Lake during the late 1920s and moved to Ray Brook in 1931 with her parents, who operated a… may call Monday, October 27, 2008 from 7-9 pm and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc., 59 Monroe Street, Honeoye Falls. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 29 at 10 am at the Rush United Methodist Church, 6200 Rush-Lima Road. Burial Boughton Hill Cemetery, Victor. Memorials may be directed to the Rush UMC, 6200 Rush-Lima Road, Rush, NY 14543. 624-1120 Nellie E. Kirk of Windsor Nellie E. Kirk, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 24, 2008. She was predeceased by her loving husband, James; and brothers, June and Dennis. She is survived by her loving son, Eugene Kirk and Nanette Pellerin; one brother, Colton Saxby; two foster sons, Phil and Bill Constable; several nieces and nephews. Nellie enjoyed time spent in her garden, reading her Bible, and sewing. She was an active member of the Free Methodist Church in Windsor for years. The family will… will be held Sunday, October 26, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Rd., Monroe, NY. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, October 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Columba R.C. Church, 29 High St., Chester, NY, with Fr. John Bonnici officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will follow at Orange County Veterans Cemetery, 111 Craigville Rd., Goshen, NY. Memorial contributions in Jim's name to the New York City Firefighters Burn Center, c/o the Cornell Burn… Knaus, Alice E. "Ma Knaus" (Weston) Michael J. Kocak, Sr. of Binghamton Michael J. Kocak died October 23, 2008, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved children, sons, Michael, Jr., Brentten; and daughter, Gabriella; his twin brother and best friend, Stephen; his girlfriend and caregiver, Mary Stack, and her children, Kelly and Rob; his sister and nephew, Mary Ann and Nathan; his brother and sister-in-law, Phil and Marcy; and special cousin, Ed Lakomec. Michael loved being outdoors and especially loved fishing with… October 24, 2004 Ruth H. Kopf, 81, of Cicero, passed away peacefully on Friday, with her family by her side. Born in Berlin, Germany, to Otto and Maria Hillert on April 24, 1927, she was trained in ballet, but WWII put an end to that dream. A beautiful woman, she spent time as a fashion model. Married in 1955, she came to the USA that same year. She was a wonderful wife and mother who did everything for her family out of unselfish love. She treated her pets with the same mother love. She was as constant as… George A. Kopp, age 79, of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly after heart surgery, October 9, 2008 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was a retired Director of Human Resources for Alstom Power, Inc.George was born and raised in East Aurora, NY and previously lived in the Niagara Falls, Wilson and Ransomville areas. George worked at Carborundum in Niagara Falls. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army-Air Force. He enjoyed his family, his mountain property and working at his church, Messiah Lutheran.He is… Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton. Tuesday. 9:15 A.M. Religious Service Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 10 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friend will be received Monday 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 KROPSKI - Raymond J. October 24, 2008, of Depew, NY, beloved husband of the late Theresa (Augustyniak) Kropski; dearest father of John (Erin), Thomas (Laurel) Kropski; dear grandfather of Jonathan, Kimberly, Steven and Keith; brother of Patricia (late Leo) Czarnecki, late Richard (Dorothy) Kropski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 9:15 AM and in Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Family will be… Kryger, Michelle M. Rochester: October 22, 2008, age 29. Always happy and smiling, a joy to all she met. Survived by her parents, David and Joanne, and also her 23 brothers and sisters. Michelle's funeral service will be celebrated MONDAY (TOMORROW) at 11 am in the main chapel of the All Saints Mausoleum in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, (2461 Lake Ave.), with the interment immediately to follow. FalvoFuneralHome.com may call 2-4 & 7-9 PM Tuesday at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday at St. Paul's Church, 783 Hard Rd., Webster. Interment White Haven Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's Church, American Heart Assoc. or Rochester General Hospital Dialysis Patient Aid Fund, 370 E. Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14621. . Mr. Lapi was a Navy Veteran of WWII, serving in the South Pacific Fleet. He was a Renaissance man, accomplished chef, Fosters Supper Club, Houdaille and Curtiss Wright. Arrangements by CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 824-6435.,
Laura A. Walton, 94, formerly of Ontario Street, passed away Friday (October 24, 2008) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Albion, Pa., November 18, 1913, the daughter of Thomas P. and Jessie Rumbaugh Rohrer, she had resided in Hornell since 1935. She was a member of the Hornell United Methodist Church and the former Order of Amaranth. She was predeceased by her husband, Ford Walton in 1999 as well as her seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Willard) Hammond of Bath,… Helen A. Lee, of Niagara Falls, died on Monday, October 20, 2008 at home and while receiving care from Niagara Hospice. She was 86. She was born in Niagara Falls, New York on May 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Lawrence John and Agnes (Gui) Sczesniak.She attended local schools. Mrs. Lee worked for the former Mackler Maintenance and for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She was an excellent seamstress, making and mending many things for her family and friends. She enjoyed arts and crafts, loved to… 10 a.m. Monday in St. Hyacinth Church. No calling hours. Nicpon Funeral Home has arrangements. Raymond Andrew Leuer, age 84, of Medina, entered into rest on Friday, October 24, 2008. Born November 30, 1923 in Buffalo, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Iren (nee Bork) Leuer.Raymond served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He was an Anti-tank Gun Crewman. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Area, Australia, New Guinea and New Britain. He participated in the capture and defense of Guadalcanal and was in action against the Japanese on Cape Gloucester. He married Carmen Smith on June 2,… LIBERTY - Margaret T. (nee Grotz)Of St. Petersburg, FL and Tonawanda, NY, October 24, 2008; dear mother of Gail (William) Boyle, Kathleen Vester, Dennis (Wendy) Liberty; loving grandmother of Kimberly Benderson, Alicia (Jason) DePrima, Tammy (Joe) Spano, Paul and Brian Vester, Morgan and Casey Liberty; great-grandmother of Sophia DePrima; sister of Dorothy (Tony) Guzzo and the late Edward Grotz, Robert Grotz and Elizabeth Baszynski; also survived by nieces and nephews. All are invited to a Memorial Mass at… BARBARA J. LUCIA, 73, of Halsey Court, Plattsburgh, N.Y., died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the CVPH Medical Center., hours will be Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. William G. Reamer, chaplain at CVPH Medical Center. officiating, Burial will be Thursday, Oct. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Fr. Reamer officiating., A complete obituary will be published in… and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Sunday, October 26, 2008, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Funeral Services honoring her life will follow at 5:30 p.m. with Pastor Abigail Hoffman officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tanglewood Nature Center, 443 Coleman Ave., Elmira, NY 14905 or to Bethany Lutheran Church, 256 South Walnut St., Elmira, NY 14904. A "Candle of… Madden, Robert L. Rochester: Saturday, October 18, 2008. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his Memorial Service Saturday, November 1st at 2 PM at Irondequoit Presbyterian Church, 2881 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to WXXI Public Radio or Irondequoit Presbyterian Church in Robert's memory. Malinowski, Alfreda M. (Mrozinski) MALINOWSKI - Alfreda M. (nee Mrozinski)October 24, 2008, beloved wife of the late John J.; loving mother of Ann Marie (Anthony) DiTondo, Theresa (Robert) Wiegand, Margaret (Michael) Miller, Rose Marie (Thomas) Anderson, John Malinowski; also survived by seven grandchildren; sister of Dorothy, Carl and the late Regina and Richard. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 9:15 AM and at St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. Family present… MANN - Sharon Lee October 20, 2008; daughter of Norma and the late Kendall Mann; sister of Richard K. (Barbara) and Robert R. Mann; aunt of MIchael Mann; niece of Ruth Laurel Cammarata. No prior visitation. Funeral service will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newfane Rehabiltiation and Health Care Center, 2709 Transit Rd., Newfane, NY 14108. Arrangements by the DENGLER &roberts funeral home., 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… may call on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI AND SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where services will begin on Monday, October 27th at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Stewart Lindsay O.S.F.S. officiating.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register. October 16, 2008 Arlene Kehrer McBurney, 95, passed away October 16, 2008, at Loretto's Cunningham Building. She was born August 28, 1913, in Tully, NY. She was a member of Amber Congregational Church. Her great love for the Lord was shown in many ways by those who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles McBurney. Arlene is survived by many nieces and nephews and many close friends. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Amber Congregational Church. In lieu of… Mc Kie, Florence S. Fairport: At age 82, called home to her Lord on October 17, 2008. Predeceased by her son, William Clark Mc Kie. She is survived by her loving devoted husband of 61 years, William A. Mc Kie; son, Jack F. (Mary) Mc Kie; sisters, Jean Signor, Dorothy Cunningham of Lewiston, NY; nieces & nephews; cousins, Maureen Roeber of CA, Sidney Attridge of England, Violet Cooper of England; sister-in-law, Judith Bongiovanni of Niagara Falls, NY; & treasured friend since early childhood, Janice… will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday, October 27, at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Washingtonville, NY. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Washingtonville, NY. Arrangements under the care of Thomas A. Murray of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home; 845-496-9106. MERKEL - David C. October 25, 2008, beloved husband of Marsha (nee Hobbs), the late Elizabeth (nee Ruff) and the late Donna (nee Schwab); father of Charles (Renee), Mary (Randall) Szczesniak, Joanne (Jack) Kilianski, Andrew (Patricia) Merkel and the late Christopher D. Merkel; brother of Thomas (Cindy) Merkel and Nancy Coreless; grampa of Christoher C., Kimberly, David and Kyle. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Graveside Services at… Misztal, Magdalene A. (Sawicki) MISZTAL - Magdalene A. (nee Sawicki)October 25, 2008, beloved wife of the late Alfred Frederick Misztal; devoted mother of Frederica (Joseph) Gruszka, Bridget (Thomas) Brown, Christoher (Kathie) Misztal, Mary (Michael) Ulinski and Yvonne (David) Machajewski; sister of Edward (Mary) Sawicki, Irene (late Henry) Werelus and Josephine Wozniak; also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family will be present Monday 4-8 at thePIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where… Mitchell, Violet O. "Nana" (Ross) Mitchell, Violet O. (Ross) "Nana" Henrietta: Passed away October 24, 2008, at age 95. She was predeceased by her husband Wilbur Mitchell and son Wilbur "Dick" Mitchell. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Nancy &Richard Morrison; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Leach and many friends. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, October 30th 3-7 PM at Miller Funeral Homes In., 3325 Winton Road South. Violet's Memorial… Formerly of Newburgh, NY John C. Moore, Sr. of Norwich, NY, formerly of Newburgh, NY, passed away on October, 18, 2008 in New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. He was born June 1920 in Newburgh, the son of John and Helen Madden Moore. He worked at the power plant in Roston as a lab technician for Central Hudson. He also worked prior to that in the water department at Stewart Air Force Base. He served his country with pride while in duty during World War II in the Pacific aboard the PT boats, which he… MULTER, H. Gray Age 82, of Horseheads, NY, formerly of Arkport, NY, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 23, 2008, after a long battle with several cancers. He was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Bertha and Harold Multer. Predeceased by his first wife Barbara Love in 1962, he is survived by his wife, Susan, of 36 years; daughters, Christy Multer of Glenville, NY and Jenny Monroe of Caton, NY; grandchildren Leah Fagerstrom, Sean Monroe, Paul Filbrich and Fletcher Monroe; and… Murphy, Rev. Lawrence Greece: Reverend Lawrence Vincent Murphy, who served the people of the Diocese of Rochester for more than fifty years, died on Wednesday, October 22nd at the age of 77. Fr. Murphy is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Susan Murphy. He is survived by his brother priests and beloved parishioners. Father Murphy served in many roles including as pastor of the Church of the Resurrection, Holy Rosary and Most Precious Blood, and in retirement at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Many were… Murtagh, Edward S. "Stape" "U.E." Murtagh, Edward S. 'Stape', 'U.E.' Hamlin: Peacefully at his home, under hospice care, Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Survived &adored by his loving wife Susan (Jamison), children: Michael (Dee), Thomas &Karen Biegas (Tom Versage); step-children: Amy, Kara (godchild) &Molly Lomondo; grandchildren: Michael Jr, Siobhan Murtagh, JJ Biegas &Trevor Murtagh; his niece Bonnie Pedano (godchild); former wife, Myrtle Murtagh. Predeceased by his sister, Shirley Kirk &his mother Helen… may call Monday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Vay-Schleich &Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road . Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, 9:30 AM at St. Mark's Church, 54 Kuhn Road. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mark's Church, 54 Kuhn Road, Rochester, NY 14612, in her memory. For more information, or to sign Marian's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com will be held on Monday, October 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Brigham Funeral Chapel, Edmore, MI. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. and also on Tuesday at church one hour before Mass begins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, Edmore, MI, with Father A. Britto as the celebrant. Interment will be in Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore, MI, beside his wife, Marguerite. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to… October 21, 2008 Charlotte V. Neal, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008. She was formerly of Cortland, NY, but resided in North Syracuse and Baldwinsville for the majority of her life. She was a secretary for Flickingers and a medical courier for Lab Corp in Syracuse and also a homemaker. She loved cooking, gardening, going to the casino and to the race track, her cats and especially loved spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Neal, in 1998. She is survived by her… 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. John's Church, Port Byron. No calling hours. Arrangements: White Chapel Funeral Home of Weedsport. Noblett, Archie B. Rochester: October 24, 2008. Age 97. Predeceased by his beloved wife, May Noblett. Survived by his daughter, Nancy Noblett, son Robert (Ruth) Noblett of CO; sister Helen (Seymour) Jones of Arkport, NY; 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces &nephews, including devoted niece Sharon Kerry &nephew, Gary Noblett. Archie was a WWII Air Force Veteran &was the owner of Noblett Insurance Service. Archie was a member of ERAC Lodge No. 163 (Ancient Craft), Rochester… will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY. Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the funeral home. Cremation will be private. Arrangements under the care of Thomas A. Murray of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home; 845-496-9106. 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… Helen F. Orzechowski of Kingston Helen F. Orzechowski, 96, passed away Saturday at Manor Care Health Services in Kingston, where she was a resident for five years. She was born April 22, 1912, in Exeter. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Yablonski Orzechowski. She had been employed in Binghamton, an airplane factory in Connecticut, and was retired from Western Electric in Kearney, New Jersey. Helen was an artist and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was preceded in death by brothers,… Mr. Oscar F. Day, 68, currently of London Towers, Ilion, a longtime Utican, passed away on Friday morning, October 24, 2008 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica following a brief illness. He was born on August 10, 1940 in Syracuse, son of the late Arvine and Fara (Foster) Day and educated in Syracuse schools. He resided in Utica before coming to Ilion three weeks ago. On August 10, 1984, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann DeCarlo in Utica; a union of 24 years. Oscar was formerly employed by… OWCZARZAK - Mary (Pietrzak) Of Lancaster, NY, October 25, 2008, beloved wife of the late Valentine; loving mother of Lucille (Denis) Marsh; loving grandmother of Stephen Marsh and Mia (Jeffrey) Banks; dearest great-grandmother of Mary Claire and Matthew Banks; dearest sister of late Angeline (late Joseph) Miller, late Leo (late Viola) Pietrzak, late Helen (late Conrad) Ziarniak, late Julian (late Celia) Pietrzak and the late Edward (late Josephine) Pietrzak; dearest sister-in-law of Carrie Luczak; also… PALLOS - Gloria L. Age 83, of Pittsfield MA., died October 21, 2008. She had resided in Baldwinsville NY for many years. Born in Lackawanna NY, October 9, 1925, daughter of Daniel and Lucille Fiorella Chiacchia, a graduate of Lackawanna High School. her husband, Charles M. Pallos, died February 6, 2006. Predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to Elder Services of Berkshire County in the care of the DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield MA., 01201., MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD. AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Tuesday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Saint Rita's Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. WWW.MATTHEWFUNERALHOME.COM www.SILive.com/obits Town of Wheatfield - Thelma W. Patterson, age 97, formerly of Youngstown-Lockport Rd., in Ransomville died Saturday, October 25, 2008 in Northgate Manor Nursing Home in the Town of Wheatfield, where she has resided since 2005.Thelma was born November 11, 1910 in Wilson, NY, the daughter of the late Albert and Nellie (Powers) Ward. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1928 and later from Teachers Training Class in 1929. She then taught at Wilson School District #3 School House on Burt Rd. for three… are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held Monday at 10 AM at St. John Vianney Church. No prior visitation. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book at www.CANNANFH.com, Mary S. (Spironello) Penale, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Treviso, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Bonacin) Spironello.Mary attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1938. On December 31, 1941 she married Laurence G. “Ace” Penale at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Penale predeceased her on March 3, 2002. She later enrolled in… APRIL PERKINS, 59, of Silver Lake Road in Clayburg, N.Y., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at her residence., Arrangements were incomplete Friday evening and have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 3 Park Row in Cadyville. A full obituary will appear in the Sunday Press-Republican., Online condolences and memorial donations may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com CLAYBURG -- Mrs. April M. Perkins, 59, of Silver Lake Road in Clayburg, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her loving family., She was born in Ticonderoga April 16, 1949, the daughter of John and Joyce (Barnett) Bain., She enjoyed rummage sales and spending time with her family and friends., She is survived by her husband, William Perkins of Clayburg; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Jeanne Perkins Jr. of Redford; two daughters and a son-in-law, Angel J. Perkins of Boca… Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Castleton Corners, on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Family R.C. Church 9:45 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SILive.com/obits PUTNEY - Jeffrey C. October 24, 2008, of Clarence, NY, beloved brother of Gail (Ken) Skeens, Michael (Elaine) Conover, John Putney, Nancy (Reginald) Sutton, Leslie Seamans (Doug Byrd) and the late Mark Putney; also survived by nieces and nephews; predeceased by his mother, Betty Jean Staubitz Putney. Friends received today 6-8 PM with a time to share at 7:30 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Graveside Service will be Monday 11 AM at Clarence Fillmore Cemetery, Ransom Rd.,… October 25, 2008 Wayne A. Reed, 68, of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday at his home. He was born in Fort Fairfield, ME, and moved to the Syracuse area in 1966. He retired in 2000 after 25 years as a truck driver for Teamsters Local 317. Wayne enjoyed the outdoors and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was pre-deceased by his son, Christopher Reed, in 1968. Survivors: his wife of 47 years, Sheila I.; a daughter, Kathleen Hawker of Lysan-der, NY; three sons, Lance (Joanne) Reed of Syracuse, Garrick… REED - Esther P. (nee Kolb)Of Elma N.Y., October 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Harry Reed; loving mother of Rebecca Reed; sister of Audrey (Robert) Dubois and the late Norman (Pat) and Robert (late Marion) Kolb; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at First Baptist Church of Elma, 1301 Bowen Rd., Elma on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Elma in memory of Esther. Arrangements by the PAUL… and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, from 11:00-1:00 p.m. where his service will take place at the conclusion of calling hours at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. David Martin officiating. Interment to follow in Hilltop Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded. BEVERLY HILLS, FLA. -- Bert E. Rising, 92, of Beverly Hills, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Hospice House of Lecanto. Born Jan. 21, 1916, in Thurston, N.Y., and moved to Beverly Hills in 1978 from Plattsburgh, N.Y., Bert was a retired assistant financial manager for Municipality Lighting, City of Plattsburgh, and a member of the Beverly Hills Community Church of Beverly Hills and Inverness Lodge., Predeceased by his daughter, Sandra Pickersgill., Survived by his wife of 67 years, Naomi (Hobbs) Rising of… may call at the James R. Gray Funeral Home, 1530 Buffalo Rd. at Howard Rd., Monday, 4-7 pm. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, 11 am at Grove Place Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Unity Health Dialysis Long Pond Unit, 1560 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626. Robert Charles Tuller, 76, of 40 West Main St., Mohawk, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1932, in Utica, N.Y., the son of the late Robert and Catherine Hoke Tuller, and received his education in area schools. Mr. Tuller was employed with Univac, retiring several years ago. Mr. Tuller was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed antiques. He also played the banjo and loved mountain music. Robert is survived by a sister, Madelyn Tuller of Utica; his special… Robin, Susan Michigan: Formerly of New York. Beloved wife of Neal Robin. Devoted mother of Adam Robin and his fiancee, Jodi Manko, Daniel Robin. Daughter of the late Shirley and the late Harold Rosenberg. Cherished sister of Linda (Joel) Chess, Ronald Rosenberg, Joel (Teri) Rosenberg and the late Steven Rosenberg. Dear sister-in-law of Janis Rosenberg and Arthur (Kathy) Robin. Aunt of Mark (Michelle) Chess, Carrie Chess, Jeremy Rosenberg and Ryan Rosenberg and his fiancée Kelly, Josh and Aaron Rosenberg,… Rosalin M. Clark, 80, of 11 Newport St., formerly of North Main Street, passed away on Thursday morning, October 16, 2008, in Little Falls Hospital. She was born in Perth on October 29, 1927, daughter of the late Ross and Anna Belle (Buckley) Clark, and was 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 served by the Enea Family Funeral Home, Little Falls.…
Rose M. Parlavecchio of 62 Oak St., Hornell, died Friday morning (October 24, 2008) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell, where she had resided for the past 2 months. Her family takes comfort knowing that she is now with Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Mt. Morris on December 25, 1926, she was the daughter of Anthony & Mary (Lachiusa) Mulley. She has resided in Hornell for the past 58 years. Rose was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. … 2-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Staten Island University Hospital Emergency Room Fund would be appreciated. www.SILive.com/obits will be present on Monday from4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to the Children of Jay Saxbury Memorial Fund c/o M &T Bank. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com., October 22, 2008 Raymond F. Schreck, 88, a resident of the Presbyterian Home, New Hartford, pass-ed away at Faxton-St. Luke's Heathcare on October 22, 2008. He was born April 19, 1920, in Utica, NY, son of the late Charles E. and Willimena Goppert Schreck. He was raised and educated in Utica. On August 10, 1947, he married the former Stephanie Dunajewski at Holy Trinity Church. She passed away on March 4, 2000. Raymond was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, 2nd Field Artillery 27th Division. Ray… SCIME, Anthony C. -Six years ago, our hearts were broken, you are sadly missed and loved. WIFE, DAUGHTER &FAMILY, John Sedlock, Jr. of Deposit John Sedlock, Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home surrounded by his family on Friday morning, October 24, 2008. He is survived by his six children, David, Andrew, Christine Herold, Irene Sedlock, Alexandria Petronocci and John William; also 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother. John was a lifelong outdoorsman and naturalist and was a novice archeologist. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Higher… SERAFIN - Susan H. October 22, 2008, daughter of the late Matthew and Mary; dear sister of Joseph (Christine), Maryann (Dennis) Andrzejak, Matthew (Jackie) Serafin and the late Audrey (Robert) Krueger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margarets Church 1395 Hertel Ave., Saturday, November 1st at 9:30. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Fredric T. Serianni, age 77, of Weston, FL, died October 24, 2008. Born and raised in Niagara Falls.Survived by his wife, Marie; children, Nancy (Ken) Richter, Katie (Hamilton) DeSouza, Chuck (Dianne) Serianni, Anne (Steven) Novotny, Fred (Maria) Serianni, Jen (Don) Hilton; grandchildren, David, Tony, Heather, Nicole and Domenic.Visitation Sunday 6-9 PM with a Prayer Service Sunday evening at Panciera Memorial Home. Funeral Mass Monday, October 27, 2008 at 11 AM at Nativity Catholic Church. The family… SHANAHAN, Joan - 10/29/1988.To our loving mother and grandmother, 20 years have passed. We miss your laughter and beautiful smile. Youve missed 20 years of memories, and six grandchildren who never got to know you. We love and will forever miss you.LOVE JOE, JOAN, PAUL ANDGRANDCHILDREN, will be held on Tuesday, October 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, at the funeral home. Private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nancy Smith's name to the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) at the following address: PWAUSA, 8588 Potter Park Dr., Suite 500, Sarasota, FL 34238 or through their website at… Sodaro, Mariette (Signore/Savoie) SODARO - Mariette (Signore/Savoie)At the Douglas Memorial Hospital after a short illness on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Mariette Sodaro passed away in her 86th year. Loving mother of Carl A. Signore (Elizabeth Parker) of Buffalo, NY/Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Joanne (John) Moody of Utica, NY; dearest grandmother of Kevin and Shawn; GrandMarie to Christopher Signore, Kaylee and Meghan Noonan; also survived by her brother Bertrand Savoie of Quebec City, P.Q. Friends may call at THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722… 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Church. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (today) at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 W. Albany St., Oswego. Donations: Spina Bifida Foundation, c/o Tony and Cindy Solazzo or Oswego Co. Hospice. Online condolences nelson-funeralhome.com. Spalty, Capt. Darron G. Lancaster, NH: Died October 11, 2008 at age 61. Survived by his wife, Janice; father, Irving (Mary) Spalty of Rochester, NY; mother, Jean (Raymond) Martin of FL; sister, Maren (Gary) Halladay of N. Stratford, NH; son, Steven of CO; daughter, Nicole Frederick of PA; step-son, Caleb Thompson (Julie) of MA; step-daughter, Hannah Thompson of NH; and 5 grandchildren. He was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and continued flying commercially for over 21,000 hours from bases in every continent,… are invited to her Memorial Mass Friday, October 31st at 11 AM at St. Pius the Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Ave. Arr. by Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave.
Stephen Ellwood Hennard, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 10, 2008, in Phoenix, Ariz. Born Oct. 1, 1951, in Fillmore, he was the son of Lindzey and Janet Cleveland Hennard. He was a graduate of Wellsville Central High School, class of 1969. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April 1970. After his discharge from the Navy, he attended Alfred State Tech in Wellsville, where he received a degree in electrical technology. Surviving are his parents, Lindzey and Janet Hennard; five brothers, David Hennard, Alvin… LAKE PLACID /WILMINGTON -- Margaret E. Stephenson, 82, of Greenwood Apartments, Lake Placid, passed away Oct. 21, 2008, at AMC Uihlein in Lake Placid, N.Y., after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born March 29, 1926, in the hamlet of Markumville, in the town of Wilmington, the daughter of the late Guy H. and Mary (Pelkey) Stephenson., Margaret was a beautician, trained at the beauty school in Albany, N.Y. She operated beauty shops in Lake Placid and Wilmington during her career. She… are invited to attend her Memorial Service, 1 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the York United Presbyterian Church, Main St., York. Private interment, Leicester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Geneseo Ambulance or Avon Ambulance funds. Arr. Alhart Funeral Home. may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Hamilton and Clark, Inc., Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Road, Cambria with Rev. Otto Struckman and Rev. Alan Bauch co-officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, 67 Saxton St., Lockport, NY, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Road, (Town of Cambria), Lockport, NY or to the Wilson Historical Society are gratefully… Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Visting hours are Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 A.M. at St Clare's Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.colonialfuneralhomesi.com www.SILive.com/obits may contribute to the Clifton Springs Nursing Home Activities Fund, Clifton Springs, NY, or to St. Michael's School, Newark, NY, in Alice's memory. will be present on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Friendsinvited. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com., October 21, 2008 Robert "Bob" Thor, 84, of Liverpool, NY, passed away October 21, 2008, in State College, PA. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. Bob was a WWII Army veteran and a 1948 graduate of Marquette University. In 1952, Bob and his wife, Lorraine, began residing in Liverpool, where they lovingly raised their family. He worked as an electrical engineer for General Electric in Schenectady and Liverpool for over 40 years, where he received awards for his numerous patents. After his… are invited to call Tuesday, 9:45-10:45 AM at St. Anne Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Avenue, where Ida's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care, PO Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233-3549 in her memory. To email a message of condolence, please visit Ida's guestbook at: www.MillerFuneralHomes.com may call on Wednesday 4 – 8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 28th at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Inurnment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston NY, with military honors.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette… may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Streets, Lewiston, on Monday from 3 - 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 28, at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception RC Church, 4671 Town Line Rd., (Rte. 429) Ransomville, with the Rev. James C. O'Connor officiating. (Please assemble at Church). Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Holy Angels Mausoleum, Lewiston. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lansing, 6035… Tychulski, Jeanette (Jankowska) TYCHULSKI - Jeanette (nee Jankowska)October 25, 2008, beloved wife of the late Walter F. Tychulski; loving mother of Audrey (Kenneth) Peterson, Paul F. Tychulski and Janice Murray; dear grandmother of eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; loving sister of Adeline (late Leonard) Parker, J. Richard (Margaret) Janson and the late Dorothy (Chester) Raczka and Emily (John) Johnson; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480… JOHN C. TYRELL SR., 73, of South Peru Street, Plattsburgh, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Healthcare Facility in Burlington, Vt., John was born in Plattsburgh Dec. 31, 1934, son of the late John J. and Mildred (Howe) Tyrell., Funeral arrangements are incomplete. A full obituary will be published in the Press-Republican., Arrangements were entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Online condolences may be made and memorial candles lit at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com. PLATTSBURGH -- John C. Tyrell Sr., 73, of South Peru Street, known to many as "Zeeke" or "PaPa," joined his wife and son Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Healthcare Facility in Burlington, Vt., surrounded by his family, son Scottie, daughter Kim, granddaughter Sarah, sister-in-law Betty and niece, Karla. PaPa was born in Plattsburgh on New Years Eve, Dec. 31, 1934, son of the late former mayor John J. Tyrell and Mildred (Howe) Tyrell., PaPa attended Mount Assumption Institute,… MAITLAND, FL Vincent Courtland Wright, 95, of Maitland, Florida flew into heaven on the wings of angels on Wednesday, October 15. He made a perfect landing! Vince was born on December 4, 1912 in Pine Plains, NY. He was the only son of DeWitt and Anna Marie (Linskey) Wright. He lived there his entire life until purchasing his home in Florida in 1976. He was a "gentle-man" in every sense of the word, truly loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. Many friends have said that they were… October 24, 2008 Anthony Vannucci Jr., 69, of Syracuse, died of carce-noid cancer on Friday at home. He graduated from Fulton High School and cum laude from Syracuse University in 1987, receiving a BA degree. He was employed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. for 25 years, until 1986, and then operated his own pharmaceutical consulting business for 20 years. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, the former Melanie Ann Petty; son, Todd Vannucci of New York City; daughter, Terri (Mark) Webb of Long Island; Nurse,… John S. Wactawski, age 80, died on October 23, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Born on August 1, 1928 in North Tonawanda NY, he remained a lifelong resident, graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1946. In 1952 he earned a BA in physical education from the University at Buffalo. He was a 1953 graduate of the first Physical Therapy class of the University at Buffalo and also received an MS in education from UB in 1968. He was a certified athletic trainer. From 1954-56 he was stationed in Fort Jackson,… and many dear friends. He felt lucky to have had such a full and rich life, never taking any aspect of his life for granted., October 23, 2008 Barbara E. Wafer, 84, of Masonic Ave. Camden, NY, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Rome Memorial Hospital. She was born in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of Debs and Elizabeth Little. She had lived in the Syracuse area until moving to Chittenango in 1965, living there until moving to Camden in 1994. She worked as an assembly technician for General Electric Co. for many years and later Phillips Magnavox, retiring in 1986. Barbara was an avid Mets fan, enjoyed reading, talking politics and… William H. Wagner, Jr., 62, entered into rest, under the care of Niagara Hospice on September 29, 2008. He was the son of the late Mary R. (nee Wathal) Wagner.William enjoyed spending time on his boat and woodworking. He was a mechanical engineer employed by Ferro Industries in Niagara Falls.William is survived by his wife, Valerie (nee Brown) Wagner; father, William H. Wagner, Sr.; brother and sister-in-law, Paul (Laura) Moran; and numerous nieces and nephews.Family and friends are invited to attend a… WATROBA - Phyllis (Kaplan)October 25, 2008, beloved wife of the late Richard W. Watroba; dear mother of Denise and Jacqueline; grandmother of Ashley, Amy, Buddy, Crystal, Anthony, Nicole, Michael, Dustin, the late Tiffany and Tyty; daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Zoladz) Kaplan; sister of Joseph A. (Barbara) and Leonard A. (Barbara J.) Kaplan; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., (near Union Rd), Cheektowaga, Wednesday at… October 21, 2008 Mrs. Waverchak passed away October 21, 2008, at Alamance Health Care Center in Burlington, NC. She was born December 28, 1922, to Giuseppe and Dena Spensieri in Cercepiccola, Italy. She became a U.S. citizen on February 3, 1931. Upon retirement after living in Syracuse, New York, for many years, Faye and her husband moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1992. They became parishioners of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church and were founding members of the parish's senior activity club… WHITFORD, SR., James Age 84, entered into eternal rest on October 16, 2008 at his home. Interment will be later in Horseheads, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory are requested to Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, PO Box 1030, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 or Advantage Hospice, 3751 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Dr. Whitford was born May 12, 1924 in Horseheads, NY, son of the late Edward C. and Rhama Mary Hilton Whitford. In 1947 he was graduated as a Medical Doctor from the… Napanoch, NY Ida M. Wilhelm of Napanoch, NY, a lifelong area resident, and retired from General Sportswear in Ellenville, died October 24, 2008 at Kingston Hospital. She was 93. The daughter of Fredren and Julia E. Price VanKleeck, she was born March 16, 1915 in Shavertown, NY. She was the widow of Howard C. Wilhelm. Survivors include her daughter, Irene Mach and her husband, Burt of Highland; brother, Richard VanKleeck of Garnett, KA; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.… LAKE PLACID -- Lynn W. Wilson, 78, of Winter Street, Lake Placid, N.Y., passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He was born July 29, 1930, in Lake Placid, N.Y., the son of Arthur and Myrtle (Winch) Wilson., He was a graduate of Lake Placid High School, Class of 1950 and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving four years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Wilson was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as postmaster in Malone, N.Y., from 1982 to 1983 and in Lake Placid from 1983 until his… may call on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Lange Funeral Home, Inc., 186 East Ave., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10:00 AM from All Saints Church, 76 Church Street. Interment in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice House.Visit www.LangeFuneralHomeInc.com to post a message of sympathy. WOLKO - Helen M. (Pfenner)Of Lancaster, NY, October 24, 2008, beloved wife of Harvey W.; loving mother of Ardeth (late John) Adams; grandmother of Jeffrey (Angela) and Jason Adams; great-grandmother of Mackenzie Adams; sister of the late Alfred Pfenner and late Floyd (Annette) Kruschke. Family will receive relatives and friends at WENDEL &LOECHER INC., FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster Monday from 3-6 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 AM at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 55… Wood, Rose M. (Nicolosi) Rochester: October 25, 2008, age 80. Survived by her husband Harry; children, Frank, Joseph, Gary (Rosemarie) Laurie and Timothy Wood; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Archie and Alphonse (Liz) Nicolosi; many loving in- laws, nieces and nephews. Calling Tuesday, 4-8 at Falvo Funeral Home, 1395 North Goodman Street. On Wednesday, please meet the family at St Monica Church, (831 Genesee Street) for her Funeral Mass, 9 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Falvofuneralhome.com Woodworth, Beverly Jean (Sowers) Woodworth, Beverly Jean (Sowers) Williamson: Entered into rest on October 20, 2008, in Blossom View Nursing Home, Sodus in her 74th year. Daughter of the late Gordon and Violet Sowers. Before her illness she was with Detection Systems, Perinton. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack Woodworth in 2006. Survived by her loving and devoted sons and daughters-in-law, David (Gretchen) Woodworth of Rochester, John (Stephanie) Woodworth of Churchville, Stacey (Christine) Woodworth of PA; 3 special grandchildren;… October 24, 2008 Josephine Wright, 84, of East Syracuse, passed away Friday at Crouse Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of East Syracuse. She had worked at the Julius Resnick Pocketbook Factory. She was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church, East Syracuse, and an avid bingo player. Josephine was a huge fan of movies and television and could recall the most detailed parts of any movie made between the 1930s and the 1980s and as well recall detailed TV episodes made between the 1950s and the 1980s.… EDWARD GRANT YAW, 88, of Hague, N.Y., died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the Maple Wood Manor of Ballston Spa, N.Y., He was born in Moriah, Aug. 18, 1920, the son of the late Albert and Mary (McKenzie) Yaw., Relatives and friends may call Monday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Wilcox &Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A funeral service will follow Monday, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Url Utterback, pastor of the Hague Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at the… October 24, 2008 Michael Joseph Chunk Yawney, 56, of Jordan, lost his fight against cancer and died peacefully at home on Friday. He is survived by his son, Michael Patrick; his loving parents, Harry and Alice Yawney; two brothers, Harry J. Oogie" and Thomas G. Diddle (Julie); and two sisters, Brenda J. DiRisio (Phil) and Kelly A. Fletcher (Phil). Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins and one great-niece and great-nephew. Some of Michael's greatest joys were seeing his son finish… York-Stankiewicz, Marie (Kozak) York-Stankiewicz, Marie (Kozak) Greece: Peacefully October 22, 2008. Survived by her two sons, Jan (Noreen) Kozak and Vincent (Nancy) Czapla; grandsons, Jeffrey (Shannon) and Jason (Jennifer) Kozak; and 7 great-grand-children. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport, NY. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 3111 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY 14623. Zak, Constance J. "Connie" (Urban) ZAK - Constance J. Connie (nee Urban)Of Lackawanna, NY, October 23, 2008; beloved wife of the late Matthew H. Zak; dearest mother of Diane Zak and the late Joan (Ronald) Bonafede; loving grandmother of Thomas, Mark, Danielle, and the late Matthew Bonafede; dear sister of Jean (late Joseph) Plaza and the late James (late Lottie) Blacha, Stephanie (late Walter) Roman, Walter (Lottie) Urban, Jane (late Herbert) Perkins, Arthur Urban, Albert (late Rita) Urban, Julius Urban, John Urban, Alice (Ted) Nalepa;… |
Sunday, October 26, 2008
New York Obituaries 10/26/08
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