Alexander L. “Alex” Lyons. Sr., 48, of 68 Scott St., entered into rest on Sept. 10, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He was born Nov. 18, 1959 to George and Margaret Lyons at Fort Bragg Army Hospital in North Carolina. After graduating High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1979 and served until 1982, and relocated to the area in 1999. He was a dedicated family man and was employed by Gunlocke for a brief period. Alex enjoyed antiquing, fishing and listening to jazz, watching any and… Cynthia (Skies) Ackley of Endwell Cynthia Ackley, 73, of Endwell, went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, September 17, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Ackley. She is survived by her daughter, Marily Skies, Walden, N.Y.; her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Kaye Skies, Bellefonte, Pa.; two grandchildren, Kari Mead and her husband, Frank, Joshua Norman and his wife, Christy; three great-grandchildren, Collin, Franklin and Madelyn; and her special friend,… Christopher G. Aiken, 38, of Thousand Oaks, CA, died unexpectedly in a commuter train accident in California, September 12, 2008. He grew up in Gasport, NY, along the Erie Canal, where he loved to fish and spend time with his many friends. He graduated from Royalton-Hartland Central School in 1988. He loved the Buffalo Bills even after moving to California, and watched their games whenever possible. He worked for Aramark in California and was presently working towards a college degree, studying History, one… Gerald "Jerry" Atkinson of Chenango Forks Gerald "Jerry" Atkinson, 57, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was predeceased by his daughter, Shannon and son, Chad; brothers, Charles, Robert and Kenneth. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Beth Atkinson; grandchildren, Reilly, Clare and Katelyn; brother, Donald; sister, Peggy; brother, Dennis; and twin brother, Gary; and his dear friend and former wife, Joeleen; several nieces, nephews and cousins.… AUSTIN - Eldora September 15, 2008 ; beloved mother of Valeria ( John) McQuiller, Vonceia ( Frank) Ireland and Ruddell ( Denise) Seabury; lovIng mother in-law of Sandra Austin; also leaves to mourn nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by sons William and Kevin Austin. Family to receive friends Saturday at 11 AM at St. Anns RC Church. 501 Emslie .Funeral to follow at 12 . Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- Jesse A. Barnaby, who was born Aug. 4, 1931, in Ticonderoga, N.Y., where he also attended school, died Sept. 14, 2008, in Burnsville, Minn.Ã? , He was predeceased by his parents, Rita and Jesse Barnaby; and sister, Rita Mattison.Ã? , He is survived by his wife, Elsie; and four sons, Chris (Sherry), Queensbury, N.Y., Bob, Lake Luzerne, N.Y., Karl (Christy), Wichita, Kan., and Kenn, Burnsville, Minn.Ã? He is survived by grandchildren, Mary Alice, Lauren,… Margaret E. Barry, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. She was born in Queenston, Ontario on October 6, 1921, the daughter of  James D. and Ellen (Forsyth) MacKenzie.Mrs. Barry moved to Niagara Falls, NY with her family in 1922, where she attended local schools. She was employed with Spirella Co. and later with Carborundum Globar Division. Mrs. Barry loved spending time with her family and was known as "Grandma Barry" to… BAUER - Donald J. September 15, 2008, beloved husband of Michele (Rago); loving father of Dena (Memet) Cirpili and Michael (Shannon) Bauer; cherished Papa of Calvin, Jacob, Johnny and Leo; dear great-uncle of Emma Lina. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Leo the Great Church, 855 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, Saturday, at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation or the American Diabetes Association., may call TODAY, 3-5 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.) where Services will be held Saturday, 10 AM. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Anthony Funeral &Cremation Chapels 2305 Monroe Ave. 244-0770 will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Wm. R. Chase &Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange St., Binghamton, with the Rev. Michael Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Conklin Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, Saturday from 10 - 11 a.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society, 2 Jackson St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13903. Marvin James Bockie went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Santa Anita Convalescent Home in California. He was the son of Peter and Clarice Bockie, born in Niagara Falls on October 23, 1920. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1938.Survivors include his son, Bruce (Victoria) Bockie; his daughter, Janice (Thomas) Duebber; grandsons, Brian (Bridgette) Bockie, Brent Bockie; granddaughter,… BOLL - Helen E. (Leroy)September 18, 2008, wife of the late Earl W. Boll; mother of Judith Ann (Timothy) McAuliffe and Kathleen L. (Bela) Petho; grandmother of Timothy (Ildi) McAuliffe, Kelly (Ralph) Frank, Kathleen (Dennis) Weppner, John Patrick and Michael (Dianne) McAuliffe, Kevin (Siobhan) Petho and Karen (Matthew) Read; also survived by nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian… August 21, 1923 - September 16, 2008 Marlboro, NY Veronica entered into rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY. She was 85. On August 21, 1923 she was born in Brooklyn, NY to George F. and Josephine Rohmann Schwarz. Both parents predeceased their daughter. She was a resident of Marlboro, NY for the past 25 years having moved there from Rosedale (Queens), NY. Growing up in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, an old German community, she attended St. Benedicts R. Catholic Church,… WILLIAM T. BOWMAN JR., 80, died Sept. 15, 2008, at his home 11946 State Route 9N, Upper Jay, N.Y., He was born on Feb. 19, 1928, in Lake Placid, N.Y., the son of William and Marguerite (Boll) Bowman SR., At Williams request there will be no calling hours or funeral service., Zaumetzer-Sprague funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jean A. Bright, 87, of Brandon, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008. She was an area resident since 1975, coming from Tonawanda, NY and a member of Limona Village Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert and son, Albert J. Bright. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Seiser, Janet Hall and Mary Jaszczak; five grandchildren, Jeff and Greg Bright, Jenal Hall and Nicole and Eric Jaszczak; great-grandchildren, Devin and Spencer Bright, Carson Bright and soon to be Aubrey Bright; and… MANCHESTER, Md. _ Carole (Hedean) Burrington, 77, of Manchester, Md., died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Longview Nursing Home in Manchester. Service details will be announced at a later date. The Wetzel Funeral Home, Inc., 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, Pa., is assisting the family with arrangements. and family will be received at 9:30 AM at the Brunner Funeral Home, (692-3841) 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda, where all are invited to celebrate and remember Angela?s life at 10:30 AM. The Rev. Suzanne Block officiating.Directions, On-Line Register Book and Obituary can be found at www.brunnerfuneralhome.com . CESARZ - Hattie NiedzialkowskiSeptember 16, 2008, beloved wife of the late Valentine Willy Cesarz; dear mother of Janice (Bogdan) Fundalinski and the late Cynthia Cesarz; loving grandmother of Brian (Julie) Fundalinski and Kristin (Timothy) Shea; great-grandmother of Dylan and Maxwell; dear sister of Janice (Joseph) LeBlanc and the late Phyllis, Sigmund, Stephana, William, Frances, Charlotte and Cynthia; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St., (near Grant)… Chapman, Dorothy (Peters) Bloomfield: September 13, 2008, age 84. She is survived by 2 daughters, Margaret "Margee" (Mike) Carpenter Sr. of Land-O-Lakes, FL, Janet (Lenard) Gillie of High Island, TX; 4 grandchildren, Michael (Elizabeth) Carpenter, Marc Carpenter, Amanda (Leo) Paniagua, Aaron Gillie; 3 great-grandchildren, Joshua and Travis Paniagua, Kiera Carpenter; sister, Ruth (Charles) Batz of Greece. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Chapman in 1989. There will be no calling hours. A… CINELLI , Joanne (Severin)- Birthday rememberance. You will live forever in our hearts. Loved and missed, MOTHER AND SISTERS, CLARK - Doris K. (nee Kemp)Of Eden, NY, September 17, 2008;wife of the late Alvin E. Clark; mother of Carrie (Roy) Armbruster and Elwyn Clark; grandmother of Jocelyn and Clayton Armbruster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 11:00 AM from Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Langford (please Assemble at Church). Friends may call Friday 2-4 &7-9 PM at LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 W. Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Eden Emergency Squad, PO Box 111… will be held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. from the Sedlock Funeral Home, Inc., 161 Clinton St., Binghamton and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6-8 p.m. Clifford ‘Tip’ Force, age 92, of Town Haven Apartments, Big Flats, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Tip was born in Caton on August 30, 1916, the son of the late Fred and Eva Force. He married Louise White on January 27, 1979 in Caton, NY. Tip was predeceased by his first wife Mary Harder Force on Aug. 28, 1976. Tip attended school in Caton and was a self employed dairy farmer in Caton for over six decades. He was a member of the Caton United Methodist Church… Paul M. Conklin of Dryden Paul M. Conklin, Sr., 69, of 128 North St., Dryden, N.Y., went to Heaven peacefully Sunday evening, surrounded by his family. Paul had bravely fought a long battle with cancer. He was able to remain home and be cared for by his children, his amazing grandchildren and the help of Hospice, which he was truly grateful to have. Paul served in the United States Marine Corps as a rifle instructor and was a longtime employee of IBM of Endicott, N.Y. He was predeceased by Nancie L.… May 22, 1926 - September 16, 2008 Sparrowbush, NY Mr. Willard "Willie" Conklin of Sparrowbush, NY and a lifetime resident of the area, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. He was 82. He was born May 22, 1926 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Alvin and the late Beatrice Oppelt Conklin. He married Elizabeth DeGroat 56 years ago on July 10, 1952 in Port Jervis, NY. Willie worked for 45 years for the Laborer's Local #17, Newburgh, NY. Earlier in life he worked… DANNEMORA -- Amos A. Couture, 93, of Dannemora passed away on Sept. 16, 2008, with his devoted family by his side. Amos lived at 51 Bouck St. for 63 years and was often called upon for information about Dannemora and its residents., Amos was born on May 20, 1915, to Alexander and Mary Louise (Reyell) Couture. He grew up on the family farm on the former French Settlement Road in Dannemora where he developed a strong work ethic and the ability to handle anything life handed him., Many people in Dannemora will… are invited to call from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Brian Cutting and the Rev. Robert Cutting officiating. Burial will be in Eastside Cemetery in Afton. Memorial contributions in Loren's name may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood… Dorothy E. Graham, 86, of 8116 Harpers Ferry Rd., passed away early Friday morning (Sept. 12, 2008) at McAuley Manor Healthcare Facility in Hornell. Dorothy was born Aug. 3, 1922 in Springwater, the daughter of Elmer and Erva (Wraight) Hills. She grew up in Springwater and has remained a life resident of that area. Dorothy attended the one-room school house in Springwater and subsequently graduated from Wayland Central School. On July 3, 1940, Dorothy and Elwin Graham were married and together they have… Johnstown, PA Peter S. DeBlock, age 89, a resident at the Wells House in Johnstown, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 17, 2008. He was born October 20, 1918 in Paterson, NJ to John and Ann Zuidema DeBlock. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Grace (Betty) Sadler DeBlock; a son, Peter S. DeBlock, Jr. of Fonda; a daughter, Lois Knapp and husband, Ted of Johnstown; grandchildren: Daniel Knapp (Ruth) of Dallas, NC, Kris Cowper (Tod) of Middle Grove; great-grandchildren: Hannah Cowper, Tod Cowper,… DECKER, Helen B. nee:Sowa Age 77, of Elmira, New York, Tuesday, September 16, unexpectedly at home, passed peacefully into eternal rest to be with her beloved late husband, US Army Ret. James H. Decker; and her late son, John Thomas Decker. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Howard Henry of Elmira; sons and daughters-in-law, the late John Thomas and Linda Decker of Rochester, NY, James A. and Kathy Decker of Burlington, Kentucky, David H. and Karen Decker of Elmira, Timothy M.… Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton. Saturday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Heart Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Peters Cemetery. Friends will be received 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 are welcome to call at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd. , Friday, September 26 from 2-4 &6-8. Betty's Memorial Service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Honeoye Falls Lima CSD, 20 Church St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 Attn: District Treasurer in Betty's memory. Donald E. Foreman, 66, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. Born in Houttzdale, Pa., he was a son of Ellis and Vera Holden Foreman. Don retired in 2005 as supervisor of the Electrical and Environmental Shop at Rome Lab where he was employed for over 42 years. He served honorably with the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. Don was a member of the Herkimer Garden Club. Among the many things he enjoyed were fishing, golf and gardening although his true passion… may call Friday 6-9 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 &20A, (21 Big Tree St.) Livonia where services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Burial, Arnold Cemetery, Conesus. Memorial contributions to the Delevan-Yorkshire Library, PO Box 185 Delevan, NY 14042. To send online condolences or further information, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com Edna Helmes, 91, formerly of Prindle Apartments, 80 E. North St., Ilion, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at Folts Homes, Herkimer, where she recently resided. She was born on Oct. 24, 1916 in the town of Ohio, N.Y., the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Williams) Bussey and graduated from Poland High School. Edna was employed in reproductions-blue prints at Sperry Rand Univac in Ilion and Utica for over 25 years. She was a 50 year life member of the Rebeccas and a member of Schuyler Senior Citizens and Ilion Moose… Edward J. Grainger, 91, formerly of 105 Ray St., Ilion, and 332 Third Ave., Frankfort, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born on July 15, 1917 in Ilion, the son of Edward H. and Mary Elizabeth (Murphy) Grainger and graduated from Ilion High School. On Aug. 2, 1941 he was married to Florence Ludwig in Ilion. She died on June 21, 1994. Ed was employed in the service department at Remington Arms Company, Ilion, for over 35 years, retiring in 1979. He was a… Elizabeth J. Cunningham, 83, of River Road, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. She was born July 15, 1925, in Chestertown, daughter of the late Roscoe and Elizabeth (Alford) Cunningham. She was a lifelong operator and supervisor of the telephone company. Survivors include her brother, Dr. Charles L. Cunningham and his wife, Ila, of Illinois; her nephew, John Cunningham and his wife, Heather, of Illinois; her nieces, Sue Cary and her husband,… A memorial service for Elizabeth “Betty’ J. McCumber will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Frankfort United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Wollaber, pastor, officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Neighborhood Center of Utica. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service or the funeral home. All arrangements are entrusted to Applegate-Day and Enea Family Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion (895-7722). ELLS - Lewis H. John September 16, 2008 of East Aurora, NY; beloved husband of Sandy L.; dear father of Darryl and Shawn; grandfather of Brandi, Andy, Kevin and Ethan; brother of Kenneth Skip (late Carol), Janet Rykovich and the late David (Carol); son-in-law of Shirley Morris. Friends may call Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service Saturday from the Lancaster Community Baptist Church, 526 Ransom Rd., Lancaster,… are invited to bring a written memory or favorite photo for the family's memory book. All are invited to attend Alex's Divine Liturgy, Monday 10:00am at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Epiphany, 220 Carter Street. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Shriner's Hospital for Children, 12502 Pine Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612 or Plast. PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME 570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041 ENDICH - Dennis C. Of Lackawanna, entered into rest September 18, 2008. Beloved father of Ammie (Kevin) Hourihan, Charles, Melissa, Keri and the late Crystal Endich; cherished grandfather of two grandchildren; dear brother of Jack (Madge) Coburn; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Saturday from 2-7 PM, funeral service immediately following. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be… Evershed, Barbara J. (Wilson) Irondequoit: Tuesday, September 9, 2008. On SATURDAY, please join her family at St. Ann's Home Chapel (1500 Portland Ave. Irondequoit) for her Memorial Mass at 11 AM. Private inurnment, Irondequoit Cemetery. PROFETTA FUNERAL CHAPEL www.profettafuneralchapel.com will be present on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (Corner of Parker Blvd) where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Celebrated from St. Joseph-University Church, 3269 Main Street, Buffalo at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com., Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton Monday 10 A.M. Entombment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Saturday 7-9 P.M. and Sunday 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 FISHER - Emily D. and George J. June 18, 2008 and August 22, 2008, formerly of Williamsville, NY in Phoenix, AZ, survived by son George Jr. (late Grace), daughters Marcia Foley (Richard) and Claudia Adamson (Tom); 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; sister of Frances Bernal of Orchard Park, NY. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 19 at 10:45 AM at S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Williamsville. Burial in S.S. Peter and Paul Mausoleum. Emily was an avid gardener and… Forbes, Margaretta R. Webster: Died on September 16, 2008 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband, John Forbes; brother, Melvin Morgan; sister, Elizabeth Hutchinson; nephew, Melvin Morgan, Jr. Survived by her special nieces, Isabelle (Ion) Walker &Beverly Warner; nieces &nephews, Barbara (Charles) Fass, Elaine (Bruce) Stephens, Bruce (Jean) Morgan, James Morgan. Her Funeral Service will be held 10 AM Monday at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon. Burial at Oakridge Cemetery, Lima.… Frank S. Kovarik died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 16th, at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. LAHONDA, Calif. -- Elaine Rock Franklin, 45, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at her home in LaHonda, from complications of diabetes, a disease she struggled with for many years., She was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., Sept. 17, 1962, the daughter of Vernon and Helen (Welch) Rock., Survivors include her two sons, Ryan C. Murdoch, stationed in Japan with the U.S. Air Force and David T. Rock of LaHonda, Calif.; her parents, Vernon and Helen Rock of Chazy Lake, N.Y., and Ocala, Fla.; a sister, Linda Buxton, of Ocala,… may call Sunday 1-3 P.M. at Vay-Schleich &Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Monday, 11 A.M. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Avenue. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Church in her memory. For more information, or to sign Mary's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com . Anthony "Tony" Gioia passed away September 17, 2008, after a long illness. Born August 8, 1917 in Lockport he was the son of the late Luigi and Eva (Barone) Gioia.Tony served in the US Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1945 during WW II in the 5th Bombardier Group as a Pilot and Flight Engineer. While in service he earned the American Service Medal, Air Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Tony was a member of the 380th Bomb Group attending ten of their reunions. He was a… Gray, Philip M. Rochester: Passed away on September 12, 2008. Phil is predeceased by his loving wife Theresa R. (LaCava) Gray; brother Michael & sister Mary. Phil is survived by his adoring children, Carol Ann (Roger "Buz") Cox & John (Deborah) Gray; grandchildren, Betsy (Joshua) Murray, Lauren (Kevin) Moravec and Ashley Gray; great-grandchild Leah Murray; several nieces , nephews and many dear friends. Phil was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, and a Past Commander of the… Harold W. Greenwald, Jr., of Barker, NY, entered into rest Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Harold was born in the Town of Newfane, NY, June 21, 1939, the son of the late Harold W. Greenwald, Sr. and Laura Arndt Greenwald. He married Jo Ann Newton June 27, 1959 in Hartland, NY. He had lived in the Village of Barker most of his life. Harold worked for Niagara County Sheriffs as a Sergeant in the Correctional Facility for 22 years, retiring in 2006.He was a member of Hess Road… HACKETT, Scott Roe 44, of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at the Soldiers &Sailors Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1964 in Blossburg, Scott was the son of Robert and Edith Highley. Scott is survived by his mother, Edith Hackett, Wellsboro, PA; his wife, Terri Mitchell, Wellsboro, PA; siblings, Charles (Marolyn) Hackett, Horseheads, NY, Connie Marsh, Cayuta, NY, Karl Hackett, Wellsboro, PA, and Sharon (Lyle) Brothers, Elmira Heights, NY. Scott was also a great uncle to all his nieces and… DANIEL A. HAMM, 24, of Cold Brook Road, Vermontville, N.Y., died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008., hours are tentatively set to take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.Ã? A graveside service is tentatively set to take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Cemetery in Vermontville, with the Rev. David Drake officiating.Ã? Ã? , Friends wishing to remember Daniel A. Hamm may send online condolences to the family at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com. Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton. Saturday 8:45 A.M. Religious Service Eltingville Lutheran Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 P.M. Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Eltingville Lutheran Quilters and Crafters would be appreciated. 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 . Arrangements by The F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME., HARTWIG - Albert Of Ceektowaga, entered into rest September 16, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (nee Lehner) Hartwig; devoted father of Kathy (Roger) Bond, Arlene (James) Yergan, Carol Yergan and Robert (Jean) Hartwig; cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday morning at 10:30 oclock at St. Johns Cemetery in Elma. Arrangements by the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns… Hawkins, DC - Dr. Harold A. Age 76, formerly of Grand Island, NY, died Sept. 12, 2008. He retired to Florida after 54 years in Chiropractic practice. Full obit and registry at www.veteransfuneralcare.com . VETERANS FUNERAL CARE 800-467-7850., HAWKINS, Rodney -9/19/06. Two years ago today we lost you. We miss you very much. Rest in peace. Love Always, MARLENE &KIDS, Hayflinger, Edward R. "Bob" Irondequoit: Sunday, September 14, 2008, at age 72. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; 3 sons, Robert, Richard and Joseph; brother, Bruce (Kathy) Hayflinger; sister, Phyllis Sorrenti; grandchildren, Kayla and Kelly; nieces, Mary, Mona, Becky, Patricia, Tyne; nephews, Joseph and Courtney; several grandnieces and nephews; and life-long friend, Ron Kulp. Ed was a United States Navy Veteran and a retiree of the Rochester Police Dept., where he served as an Officer… Doris Marie Holly of Endicott, New York Doris Marie Holly, 82, of Endicott, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, in her home. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Frances R. and Harold F. Holly; two sisters, Anita M. Patton and Evelyn J. Pullano. Doris is survived by her nephews, David H. Patton (Susan), Charlottesville, Virginia, Christopher R. Pullano (Ellen), Apalachin, New York, Dale R. Pullano (Ann Marie), Denver, Colorado; and one niece, Cynthia A. Challis, Richmond, Virginia. The family extends… HORODECKYJ - Daria (Hura)September 18, 2008 of Orchard Park, NY; beloved wife of Andrew; daughter of the late Theodore and Maria Hura; predeceased by one sister in Poland. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Saturday morning at 9:45 and from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church at 10:30. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM with Panakhyda at 2:15 PM., and friends are invited to call Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Panykhda will be held at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church with Fr. Vasili Godenciuc as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Food Bank of Southern Tier at 945 County Rte#64, Elmira, NY 14903, or St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 410 E.… will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc., 1905 Watson Blvd., Endicott, with the V. Rev. Michael Kleban, Pastor of her church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home, Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The V. Rev. Michael Kleban will hold a Panachida Service Friday, 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Hyzen may be made to St. Mary's…  John Edward Wallin, Sr., 78, passed away early Sunday morning (Sept. 14, 2008) at his daughter’s residence in Madisonville, La. “He was a friend to all he met; a person of whom it was an honor to know.” Wallin was a retired insurance agent, a native of Hornell, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., as well as a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Lenore Milla and husband, David; Marcella… James K. Brundage, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday (Sept. 12, 2008) at Buffalo VA Hospital. Mr. Brundage was born June 20, 1941 in Wellsville to Ormond “Nick” and Bernice Marie (Walden) Brundage. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-64. On Sept. 4, 1965 in Andover, he married Donna L. Freeland, who survives. Jim worked as a machinist for Vander Horst in Olean for 20 years. Later, he worked for Morrison & Knudsen in Hornell for eight years until his retirement in 2003. In… Freddie Lee James of Endicott Surrounded by loved ones at home, the spirit of Freddie Lee James of Endicott was released to his heavenly mansion early Sunday, September 14, after a long-suffering stance against prostate cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Sarah Kilpatrick James; and by brothers, Rumell and Herbert James, all of Tallahassee, Florida. Fred was born there in 1938 and often recalled the simplistic joy and love of his extended family household on the beautiful farmland of his youth in Leon… Marlboro, NY Robert W. Johnston, 88, of West Street, Marlboro, NY, died Monday, September 15, 2008 in the St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY. Born in Marlboro, NY on January 16, 1920, he was the son of the late Frank N. and Olive B. Stevens Johnston. Mr. Johnston was married to Beatrice Thorne Johnston for 62 years. Mr. Johnston was a lifelong Marlboro resident. He was a Senior Engineer Lab Technician Specialist, employed by IBM, Fishkill. He was an Army Air Corp. Veteran serving his Country… Diane Jordan of Graniteville on September 13, 2008. Wife of Mitchell H. Jordan. Daughter of the late Norman and Mary Solomon. Mother of Shahron and Kayoko Jordan. Sister of Norman and Betty Solomon, Lulu Mae Grimes, Mary Hunter, Marie Harden, Rachel Brown and Nancy Thomas. Also survived by three grandchildren. Funeral Service Thursday 7 P.M. and Friday 12 Noon. Private cremation Rosehill Crematory. Viewing Thursday at Scamardella Funeral Home, 332 Broadway, West Brighton, 5-7 P.M. and Friday at Scamardella… Joseph Amoroso, age 93, formerly of Bath, NY, died at home on September 17, 2008 in Honeoye Falls, NY. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Angela Amoroso on October 24, 1914. Joseph resided in Bath for many years, while here he was a member of the Bath Elks Lodge, and former member of St. Mary’s Church. He was also an Army Veteran, serving his country in WWII, he was later employed at the Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center where he retired in the late 1970’s. Joseph will be remembered as… Mr. Joseph F. Campione, 86, of Crum Creek Road, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2008, at his home. He was born on January 17, 1922, in Mindenville, son of the late Charles and Giovanni (Marchese) Campione. On April 25, 1942, he was joined in marriage with Hazel Young. He was a self-employed operator-owner truck driver for over 43 years. He was an avid hunter, loved fishing and took tremendous pride in his gardening. Survivors include his beloved family, his sons, James and his… will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A service will be held from 4-6 p.m. following visitation in the funeral home. Cremation will take place in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com, or call 845-561-8300. members include her husband Frank H. Jurgens; son Frank C. Jurgens; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Epiphany Cathedral on Friday, September 19th at 1 PM. Burial will follow at Venice Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations can be made to your local March of Dimes. FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, Venice Chapel is in charge of arrangements., Kinsella, Rose & Kinsella, James R. Sr. Webster: September 15, 2008. Died suddenly. God rest their souls. Loving you always, Jimmy and Mary KOPIAS - Elizabeth (nee Brodie)September 16, 2008; age 85; Dearest mother of Sharon (Frank) Gizzo and Ronald (Theresa) DiMaria; loving grandmother of Frank (Paula) Gizzo, Roxane (Joseph) Gugino, Stacie (Anthony) Gugino, George DiMaria, and 3 great grandchildren. The Family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry) where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM, and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated… KUREK - Theresa R. Of Williamsville, entered into rest September 15, 2008. Loving daughter of the late August J. and Regina (nee Kozlowski) Kurek; dear sister of Helen (William) Troy, Regina (late Paul) Faylor and the late Leonard (Lorraine) Kurek; cherished aunt of ten nieces, nephews and fifteen great-nieces and nephews; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Thursday and… Port Jervis, NY Dona M. Jacobs Kurtz, age 61, late of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was born in Sparrowbush, NY on November 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Daniel and Esther DeGroat Jacobs. Dona was an assembler for Kolmar Labs in Port Jervis. A family statement reads: "Dona was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Dona enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. She loved to sew,… Loleta L. “Jake” Strong, 97, of 2887 Sheridan Avenue, passed away Friday in the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a long illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1910, in Wellsville, the daughter of Herman and Maude wheeler Lehman. A lifelong resident of Wellsville, she was married to Fred Strong, who predeceased her in 1959. She attended school in Andover and was later employed in the Andover Silk Mills. She had retired from the office of Worthington Turbine, now Dresser-Rand in Wellsville. She was a… Lisa Dawn LaMantia, 51, of Niagara Falls, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 17, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Lois Holland. Lisa was an avid fan of the Klear Band. She loved her cats and her motorcycle and dirt bike. She enjoyed reading. She loved her nieces and nephews.Wife of John J. LaMantia, she is also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where funeral… LaPorta, Carrie M. "Kay" (Palermo) Brighton: Sept. 17, 2008, age 87. Predeceased by her husband Henry. Survived by her son Gary (fiancée Cindy); grandsons, Michael &Matthew; brothers and sisters, Joseph Palermo, Julie Piedici, Josephine Townley, Angela Palermo, Jean Polizzi, Thomas (Loretta) Palermo; sisters-in-law, Helen Palermo, Edith Rosso, and Margaret LaPorta; many nieces, nephews. Calling, FRIDAY 4-8 at the Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., 1395 N. Goodman St. Funeral SATURDAY 10 AM in the… LaVELLE, Patrick J. "PJ" Age 48, died very unexpectedly Wednesday, September 17, 2008. PJ was born October 5, 1959, a son of Kay Atkinson LaVelle and the late Lawrence J. LaVelle. In addition to his father he is predeceased by his mother-in-law Ann M. O'Neil, aunt Mary Marr, and grandparents. Along with his mother PJ is survived by his loving wife, and best friend, Susan Gush LaVelle; daughter Taylor Ann LaVelle; brothers and sister-in-law, Joseph M. and Susan LaVelle of Wellsburg, Jeffrey W.… Passed away at his home in Scottsdale, AZ, July 24th at the age of 69. John was a lifelong marketer and fund raiser who served as a Marine then becoming a local business superstar with Buff Jaycee's founding The Dunlop Pro-Am and www.arocc.org. He moved to, Clintondale, NY Jack Liberta, age 85, of Clintondale, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. Mr. Liberta was born December 11, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Saverio and the late Carmela (Napoleone) Liberta. Jack was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, Gardiner, NY and the New Paltz/Gardiner Senior Citizen. He retired from SUNY at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY in 1990. He is survived by one sister, Theresa Avellino of Brooklyn, NY; one brother,… Linfoot, Ruth L. (Greene) Geneseo: August 17, 2008 at age 101 years. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Geneseo. Interment, Temple Hill Cemetery. For more information, please go to: www.rector-hicksfuneralhome.com Loleta L. “Jake” Strong, 97, of 2887 Sheridan Avenue, passed away Friday in the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a long illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1910, in Wellsville, the daughter of Herman and Maude wheeler Lehman. A lifelong resident of Wellsville, she was married to Fred Strong, who predeceased her in 1959. She attended school in Andover and was later employed in the Andover Silk Mills. She had retired from the office of Worthington Turbine, now Dresser-Rand in Wellsville. She was a… Marlboro, NY Alfred J. Long of Marlboro, NY, owner of Al the Painter, entered into rest September 17, 2008 at Vassar Hospital. He was 57. Son of the late Joseph & Mildred Esposito Long, he was born November 25, 1950 in the Bronx, NY. Survivors include his loving wife and soulmate, Randy Bramley Long of Marlboro; children, Nikki Long and her fiancée, Rick Gonzalez of New Jersey, Robin Long of the Bronx, April Lucas and her husband, Michael of Boston, Kristie Cernuto and Alfred J. Cernuto, both of the… LYONS - Eugenie E. (nee Sauerhofer)Of Depew, NY, September 17, 2008; beloved wife of Thomas J. Sr.; loving mother of Harry (Jennifer), Thomas J. Jr. (Peggy), Michael G. (Mary), Veronica (David) Rabb and Eugenia Lyons; grandmother of Jessica, Thomas III, Michael, Johnny, Jennifer, Miranda and Brooke; great-grandmother of Jacob. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL &LOECHER, INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Saturday morning at 8:45 and at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Depew at 9:30. Family… Margaret E. Doty, 93, of Main Street, passed away peacefully Sunday (Sept. 14, 2008) at the home of her son, Raymond Doty, in Portville. Margaret was born Oct. 25, 1914 in Mifflinburg, Pa. to Charles and Grace (Furman) Newbury. On Feb. 24, 1933 in Whitesville she married Francis C. “Shorty” Doty, who predeceased her in May of 1988. She was also predeceased by four brothers, William, Walter and Jesse Newbury and Arthur Burd; four sisters, Florence Kramarik, Violet Buddinger, Alberta Bartle and Winona… Mary Elizabeth Crooks, 87, passed away peacefully Friday (Sept. 12, 2008) at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath. Mary was born Nov. 22, 1920 in Sparta, a daughter of Albert and Catherine (Schmidt) Didas. She was the widow of Heman H. Crooks; he predeceased her on July 28, 1988. Mary was a self employed cleaner owning and operating her own cleaning service in Dansville for many years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Carrie Button on May 29, 2008. Mary… hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, September 19, at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 W. Main St. in Middletown, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, at Our Lady of mt. Carmel R.C. church in Middletown, NY. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street, N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180.… MACALUSO - Angelo September 11, 2008, in Buffalo, NY, husband of Emma (Villa); father of James (Tammy), Daniel (Tracy) Macaluso; brother of Sarah (Norton) Case, Leo (Jenny) Macaluso and the late John Macaluso; grandfather of Lydia and Lyana Macaluso. A Memorial Service will be held on September 21, 2008 from 4-6 PM at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY. Memorial donations to The Buffalo Church of Christ, PO Box 2192, Williamsville, NY 14221. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by… Madeline R. Tinkler, 92, formerly of State Route 5S, Little Falls (town of Danube), and since October 2004 a resident of the St. Johnsville Nursing Home, passed away Monday evening, September 15, 2008, at that residence. She was born on February 18, 1916, in Ilion, the daughter of the late Vincent and Magdalena (Heintz) Leonard. She was a graduate of Ilion High School and attended the Albany School of Nursing. She was united in marriage to her husband of 47 years, Reed E. Tinkler, on February 5, 1935, at… and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Saturday, September 20th, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will take place in the Webb Mills United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 21st, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Private graveside services will be held at the conclusion of the funeral services in the Webb Mills Cemetery. The Reverend Richard Elliott will officiate. To honor Bob's… Mrs. Margaret B. Johnson Dunham of Gloversville went to be with her angels on September 12, 2008. Her deceased angels are her husband Bruce H. Dunham on January 8, 2001, her son Dale E. Dunham in September of 1976, and her granddaughter Tara Marie Giardino on November 25, 1994. She was born on September 1, 1941 the daughter of the late Everett and Helen Johnson of Stratford. She was educated in Stratford schools. On September 12, 1959, she married Bruce H. Dunham and moved to Gloversville. Margaret retired… Miss Marion C. Argotsinger of Broadalbin, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 after a short illness at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. ESSEX, N.Y. -- Julia Hathaway Mason, 91, of Essex, joined her Lord Sept. 14, 2008, due to complications from shingles. She devoted her life to her community, the families of Willsboro Central School, where she taught for 42 years, and God. She was a faithful member of the Willsboro Methodist Church., She was predeceased by her parents, Jessley and Bretha Hathaway; her brothers, Harold and Donald Hathaway; her sister, Marge; and brother-in-law, Gib Oliver., She is survived by her husband, Lyle G. Mason of… are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial 9:15 A.M. Sat. at St. Rita's Church, 1008 Maple Dr., Webster. Interment, West Webster Cemetery. Arr: Willard H. Scott Funeral Home. will be both Saturday, September 20 and Sunday September 21, from 5-8 p.m. at Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St., Walden, NY. Services will be private. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh, NY. Donations may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or Equine Rescue of Pine Bush, NY are preferred to floral arrangements. But, if you wish to send flowers, send modest arrangements only, and please, no roses. Arrangements were made by… PLATTSBURGH -- Helen E. "Betty" Merritt, 93, a resident of Meadowbrook Health Care Center, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008., She was born on July 19, 1915, in Dannemora, N.Y., the daughter of Hugh O'Neill and Grace Courneen., Mrs. Merritt received her RN degree from St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, N.Y., and worked at several local hospitals in the Adirondack region., She was a school nurse/teacher and dental hygienist in the Dannemora School until her retirement. Mrs. Merritt lived most of… MOLLE, Dominic T. -On this our 51st Wedding Anniversary. Dear Don, We were young, so much in love and as we grew our love grew stronger. I miss you, I love you with every breath I take. Thank you for being my Husband.YOUR LOVING WIFE, LY, MOORE - Marion R. (nee Kristofek)Of Kenmore, September 17, 2008; wife of the late James J. Moore Sr.; beloved mother of James J. Jr. (Geraldine P.), Michael W. (Linda Freeman) and the late Bryant C. Moore; sister of Albert Sonny Kristofek; also survived by two grandchildren, nieces and nephews. friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, Sunday 4-8 PM where funeral will be held Monday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pauls R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Interment… Ellenville, NY Ethel Marie Morgans enter into rest Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Ethel was born November 15, 1926 in Liberty, NY and was the daughter of the late Pierson and Pluma Heidt Morgans. Ethel was a retired elementary teacher in the Ellenville School District. She was a member of The Ellenville Reformed Church, a past member of the AARP in Grahamsville. The Ellenville First Aid and Rescue Squad Auxiliary, the Fourth of July Committee, the Golden Age Seniors and the Ulster Heights Rod and Gun Club… will take place today, Friday September 19, from 7-9 p.m. at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 State Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 20, at the Mongaup Valley United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. with Revs. Roy Shaffer and Randy Yerks officiating. Burial will be in Van Keuren Cemetery, Swan Lake, NY. Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc., Kauneonga Lake, NY. are invited to call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, Sept. 22, 2008, at Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 17-25 Benton Ave., Walton. Interment will be in Walton Cemetery. Condolences may be made online by visiting our website at www.courtneyfh.com. NASSOIY, Lynn (Barnes)- A special person, a classy lady, a deep void. Always in our hearts. RICH, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, NEWARK, Clyde K. -Passed away one year ago today. You are with me everyday in heart and mind.YOUR LOVING WIFE, LUCY XOXO, NOWAK - Shirley J. (Battleson)September 18, 2008, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Henry J.; dearest mother of Joseph (Lynn), Karen and Marie (Paul) Augello; loving grandmother of Aaron, Lindsey and Joshua; sister of Bertha (Rich) Niziol and the late Edward (late Peg), Irene (late Dick) Schiener, John (late Evelyn) and Everett Jr. (Mary); also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Saturday at 8:30 AM and… Yolanda (Giovinazzo) O'Connor of Binghamton Yolanda (Giovinazzo) O'Connor, 76, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Anna Giovinazzo; her daughter, Rita Annette O'Connor; sister, Dorothy Belcher; brothers, Peter and Michael Giovinazzo. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph O'Connor, Binghamton; daughter, Cecilia Menhennette, Owego, N.Y.; two sons, Joseph Peter O'Connor, Ann Arbor, Mich.,… Louis J. Pascone of Johnson City Louis J. Pascone, 94, of Johnson City, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Pascone. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Kathleen Garruto, Johnson City, Mary and Vincent Funigiello, Buffalo, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, John and Cathy Pascone, North Carolina; grandchildren, Anthony and Elizabeth Funigiello, Jeff and Jamie Funigiello, James Pascone and Alesia Keller,… may call Friday (Today) 4-8 PM at the Vay-Schleich &Meeson Funeral Home 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 North Greece Road. Private Interment, St. Columban's Cemetery, Cornwall, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mercy Prayer Center, 65 Highland Ave, 14620 or Livestrong.org in his memory. For more information or to sign Lloyd's guestbook, please visit www.MeesonFamily.com Richard E. Peris of Vestal Funeral Services for Richard E. Peris will be held Friday, September 19, at 9:15 a.m. at the Sedlock Funeral Home, Inc., 161 Clinton St., and at 10 a.m. at Our lady of Good Counsel Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Sedlock Funeral Home from 4 - 8 p.m., Thursday. The family requests that those wishing make memorial contributions in his name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Associations. may call Saturday 3-7 PM at the C.B Beach &Son Mortuary, Inc. Corner of Rts. 33 &77, Corfu, NY. Services from mortuary on Monday at 11 AM. In recognition of his 30 years commitment and involvement with AA, memorials are suggested to any Alcoholics Anonymous. PONGO - Mary B. (Blake) Of South Buffalo, Thunder Bay, Ontario and Indian Shores, FL. September 18, 2008. Wife of the late William E. Pongo.Mother of Mary K. Del Nagro, William M. and James J. Pongo. Grandmother of Matthew B. Del Nagro. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. at THE NORMAN E. GANNON &SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held Monday at 10:45 a.m. and at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church at 11:15 a.m. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.Mrs. Pongo was… Richard E. Allen, age 79 of River Rd. South Corning, passed away Wednesday September 17 at his home. Richard was born in Detroit Michigan to Horace Hobson and Ann Tiedeman Allen. Richard married Shirley Force, she passed away in Jan. of 1994. He was a heavy highway carpenter, and was once self employed. He enjoyed scrapping, and liked being around all his friends and family. He was a highly decorated Korean vet, as a parachutist. Richard’s whole world revolved around his sweetheart Shirley He was devoted… ROBBINS, Vernon O. "Spike" Age 90, of Columbia Cross Roads passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Rodwell, Gary A. Hilton: September 15, 2008. Gary Rodwell, 67. He is survived by his beloved wife Alice (Haus) Rodwell; sisters- in -law, Sally (Mark) Herington and Betty Rodwell; brother- in- law, Arthur ( Sandra) Haus; mother- in- law, Jean House; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, special cousins and friends. No formal services will be held. Those wishing may contributed to Interlakes OnCology, 156 West Ave., Brockport, 14420 in Gary's memory. Thomas E Burger Funeral Home Inc Jack M. Rood, Sr. of Hallstead, Pa. Jack M. Rood, Sr., 76, of Hallstead, Pa., passed away September 18, 2008 in Montrose, Pa. Funeral arrangements will be published at a later date. will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Wm. R. Chase &Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, with William Schock officiating. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2-4 p.m. , friends &coworkers. Memorial services held 9/24/08 at Riverview Community Church, Kent WA., SAGER - Ruth E. September 16, 2008, of West Seneca, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Julia (nee Doster) Sager; sister of Walter (late Gloria), Albert (Mary), Caroline (Eugene) Low, Marie (late John) Ramey, Erma (John) Fitzpatrick, David (Diane) and the late Grace (late Clarence) Dust; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service from St. Johns Lutheran Church, 3512 Clinton St., West Seneca Saturday… Mrs. Sara M. Born, age 86, of Gloversville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the emergency room at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, with her son at her side. Michael Scarano of Vestal Funeral Services for Micael Scarano will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 300 E. Main Street, Endicott. The Rev. Ronald Roehr will officiate. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal; or to the Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad, 324 Myrtle St., Vestal. and friends in Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Grand Island, NY, went home to the Lord after a lengthy illness. Devoted husband of Susan (Bates) Scheublein; beloved father of Jody (William) DiFranco, Amy (fiance Rick) Scheublein and Sarah (fiance Daniel) Scheublein; brother of Linda (Charles) Gaiser; loving step-father of Brenda (Thiel) Lorenz, Adam Thiel, Erik (Linda) Hahn and Marlies (fiance Tomas) Hahn; grandfather of five grandchildren; predeceased by his first wife Sandra (Genco) Scheublein, his parents… and friends are invited to a Graveside Service on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 1 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. SCHUDER - Regina Jean (nee Nowicki)September 16, 2008; wife of the late Joseph J. Schuder; dear mother of Charles (Rebecca), Joseph J., II and Daniel (Sharon) Schuder; sister of Sr. Miriam Joseph, OSF and the late Frank (Katherine) and Joseph (late Clara) Nowicki; also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at the VANDERCHER &DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Prayers Saturday at 9:15 AM and in Blessed Trinity Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials… RICE SCOTT, Cathie -Remembering you on your 45th Birthday. Thinking of you always. We miss and love you.ZACK, ALLIE, LIZ, MARIE, MATT, NICK, CARL, JEANNIE AND DAD, Matthew "Sharky" Serrapica. Devoted husband of the late Josephine (nee Randone). Beloved father of Joann Palladino and Henry Serrapica. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother. Mass Visitation Church 10 A.M. Saturday. IN REPOSE RACCUGLIA & SON 321-323 Court Street, Bklyn 718-855-7737 www.SILive.com/obits may call on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Monday, September 22nd at 11:30 AM with Rev. Dr. William Nelson-Loefke officiating. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Fairchild Manor, 765 Fairchild Place, Lewiston, NY 14092 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.Please… and family may gather for a time of remembrance on Saturday, September 20th, 9-11 AM at Joe's sister's restaurant WhatchaGotCookin?, 6 North Main St., Fairport Village. Memorial contributions in Joe's name can be made to the Rochester-Finger Lakes Eye & Tissue Bank, 524 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester, NY 14623. ALVAH HALLORAN &SON Barbara A. Sherwood of Endwell Barbara A. Sherwood, 87, of Endwell, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Tuesday, September 16, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh "Mac" Sherwood in March; and a niece, Kathleen Jones. She is survived by a sister, Bernice Jones, Endwell; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and David Griscom, Florida; a nephew, Rodger Jones, Somerville, Mass.; two great nieces, Stacey and Aimee Bederka. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church,… Shirley K. Clark 74 of 25 Dogwood St., formerly of Waverly and Hammondsport, passed away Tuesday September 16, 2008 at the Ira Davenport Mem. Hospital. She was born November 30, 1933 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of Lewis and Freda King Sager. Shirley had been employed at Grant’s in Bath, Gold Seal Winery and Attorney Peter Baker in Hammondsport, and was a member of the Hammondsport Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband Lloyd R. Clark, daughter Stacey L. Clark of Prattsburgh, granddaughters Lyndsey… wishing may contribute to the Maplewood Rose Garden in his memory. Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home may call Friday 5-8 PM at the DREIER-GILTNER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1717 Portland Avenue (at corner of Portland and Ridge Road East). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Cecilia's Church. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. WEST CHAZY -- Susan A. Smart, 62, of Divine Acres, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center., She was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 28, 1946, the daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Tobin) Reif., Susan married Frank Smart on July 8, 1967, at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora, celebrating 41 years of marriage., She worked at Clinton Correctional Facility for 37 years, retiring in 2001 as a transcribing secretary. Susan loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, baking, sewing and quilting.… David B. Snyder of Rosebank on September 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Marion Snyder (nee Port). Loving father of Victoria Synder-Orleman. Adored son of Olga Altman. Dear brother of Nancy Felong, Doris Hansen, Linda Grecco, Raymond George, Richard and Frederick Snyder. Fond father-in-law of James Orleman. Devoted son-in-law of Dorothy Conway. Cherished grand-father of James and Faith Orleman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd.… and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, September 19th, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Saturday, September 20th, at 10 a.m. Rev. William Wells will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Peter &Paul's Cemetery. SROKA - Thaddeus E. RockySeptember 18, 2008, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Daumen); devoted father of Robert (Maureen), Gary (Lena), late David and late Thomas Sroka, Mark Faltisko and Mary (Jim) Vetter; brother of Lorraine Pytlak; also survived by seven grandchildren. Family will be present Saturday and Sunday from 4-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where services will be held Monday at 9 AM and at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at 9:30 AM. Rocky was a member of the Pvt.… will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City, Monday at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Slovak Catholic Cemetery, Binghamton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main St., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790 in Albert Frank Stank's memory. STANTON Donna C. Age 86 of 116 East Eighth Street Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Monday September 15, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday September 19, 2008 from 5-8 PM. Mrs. Stanton's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday September 20, 2008 at 10 AM with Father William C. Lutz officiating. Interment in Chemung Cemetery in Chemung, NY. The family will… the Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Saturday 9 A.M. Mass New Dorp Moravian Church 10 A.M. Interment to follow at New Dorp Moravian Cemetery. Visiting 2-4, 7-9 P.M. Friday. Hanley Funeral Home, Inc Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits TROY, N.Y. -- Samuel S. Stevens III was born inÃ? Troy,Ã? N.Y.,Ã? to Louise Betts and Samuel S. Stevens II on Nov. 4, 1928., He died on Sept. 2, 2008, in Plano, Texas, and is survived by his wife, Nancy S. Stevens; and his children, Samuel S. Stevens IV and wife, Beth, Aurora, Colo., and Susan S. Winterlind and husband, Fredrik, Parker, Colo.; sister, Sara S. Booth and husband, Christopher, Plattsburgh, N.Y., Barbara B. Edwards of Pittsford, N.Y., and Mary L. Stevens of… Virginia K. (nee Semper) Stone, 93, entered into rest, peacefully on September 1, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank Joseph Stone.Dearest mother of Karen Pease, Charles Stone and Audrey (Benjamin) Omilian; loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Ruth Hawkins and the late Franklin Semper; also survived by loving nieces and nephews.There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held for family and friends on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM at… Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Ave, West Brighton. Complete notice to follow. 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 DANNEMORA -- Marie P. "Betty" Tatro, 70, of State Route 374, Dannemora, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vt., Born in Hinchinbrook, Quebec, Canada, on Oct. 7, 1937, she was the daughter of, Napoleon and Jeanne-Siemonne (Pepin) Poirier. She was adopted and raised by William and Marie Sampica., She was married to Roland Tatro on June 23, 1967, in St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay by Monsignor Skelly., Mrs. Tatro was a communicant of St. Joseph's… will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Saturday at 9 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Vestal, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Friday from 5-7 p.m. WESTPORT -- Thomas Terry Tyler, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. He was born June 19, 1933, in Saranac Lake, N.Y., the son of Hugh and Vera (Pinkman) Tyler., Tom was a member of the National American Legion and the Westport Rescue Squad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed golfing with his friends and was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and walks and rides on the Cedar Swamp Road. Most of all, he was a dedicated New York Giants fan., He is… hours will be held at Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, 1028 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524 from 4-8 on Saturday and from 4-8 on Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Mother of the Church on Monday the 22nd at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Putnam County. Memorial Donations may be made to The Samfund, a not-for-profit organization which supports cancer survivors between the ages of 18-30. You may donate online at donations@thesamfund.org or by… Vary, Kenneth Mason Garfield Heights, OH: Formerly of Williamson, NY. Died unexpectedly on September 16, 2008 at age 63. Predeceased by his father Mason and his beloved wife of 26 years, Sally. Survived by his mother Viola Grace (Bickford); his children Victoria (Kevin) Brownell, Kenneth Michael Vary, Thomas (Diane) O'Connor and James (Jennifer) O'Connor; his sister Nancy (Al) Roberts; brother Roger (Sandee) and sister Sue (Michael) Anderson; special friend Pauline Ruminski of Garfield Heights, OH;… Walter H. Campbell, 58, passed away peacefully Thursday (Sept. 11, 2008) at his home after a long illness. Walter was born Aug. 30, 1950 in Warsaw, a son of Harold W. and Betty E. (LaComb) Campbell. He was a former mechanic at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Punta Gorda, Fla. He married Janet Lemay on Jan. 22, 1994; she survives. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his dear pet, Corky. He was a past member of the Eagles Club in Punta Gorda. He enjoyed watching television, especially… William J. “Bill” Wright, 82, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Sept. 13, 2008). He was born in Avoca Nov. 29, 1925, a son of the late Samuel Grant and Hazel House Wright. On Oct. 25, 1954, he was married to Gladys (Perrine) Wright, who survives. In his early years Bill was a mechanic at several area garages including, Earl Snyder’s, Drew’s, Pfeiffer’s and Richmond’s. He was a tool and die maker at Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. in Dansville for over 25 years, retiring in 1986. He had also worked… Russell France Wadsworth formerly of Binghamton Russell France Wadsworth, 90, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at St. Agnes Hospital in Catonsville, Md. Russell was a Binghamton area resident for over 50 years, and was recently living in Ellicott City, Md., to be closer to his family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara Jane (Adams). He is survived by two children, Charles E. Wadsworth and his wife, Jill, Ellicott City, Md., and Jane L. Wadsworth and her husband, Patrick Todd, Silver Spring,… Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Ave, P.R., on Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Assumption R.C. Church 10 A.M. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 P.M. Friday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Children's Aid Society of Goodhue Center would be appreciated. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SILive.com/obits WILLCOX - Catherine A. (nee Donnelly)September 17, 2008, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Richard Willcox; beloved mother of William (late Victoria) Willcox, Susan Walters, Kathleen (Russell) Bradley, Richard (Rhonda) WiIllcox, Carol (Michael) Mecca and Karen (Kevin) Jordan; dear sister-in-law of Robert (Sumiko) Willcox and Janet (Tim Oberst) Wilcox; also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd… may call Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Vay-Schleich &Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Memorial Service will be held Monday 10:00 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4301 Mt. Read Blvd. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hildebrandt Hospice or the American Lung Association in her memory. For more information or to sign Clarene's guestbook, please visit www.MeesonFamily.com . Theodore Zamiela, 82 of Niagara Falls, NY, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where he was a resident. Born August 5, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Stempien) Zamiela; and brother of the late Sophie Cicco, Jean Cornacchia, Bruno, Casimer, Edwin, Joseph and Stanley Zamiela. Ted attended local schools and worked at the Certainteed Co. and Johnson Collision in maintenance.He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Hubert of… ZIEZIULA - Genevieve T. (nee Braitkrus)Of Elma, NY, September 15, 2008, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Zieziula; dearest mother of Joseph R., Sylvia (late Matthew) Lesniak, Robert (Katherine), Richard Zieziula, Barbara (Dennis) Gorski and Rosemarie (James) Herr; fond grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Edwin (late Mary) and John (late Frances) Braitkrus. Friends may call Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St.… will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Her funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets, Saugerties. Interment will follow in the Katsbaan Cemetery. |
Friday, September 19, 2008
New York Obituaries 09/19/08
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