STANLEY-  Todd A. Nellis, age 42, died Wednesday (May 15, 2013) after a short battle with cancer. Todd was a dedicated Fireman and Medic to the Gorham, Hall, Stanley, Rushville, Middlesex and Potter area, and to all of Ontario and Yates County. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend.

            Friends may call Friday (May 17^th) from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Stanley Fire Hall, 2040 Route 245.    Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 18^th) at 1 p.m. at the Stanley Fire Hall. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.

            Todd grew up in Stanley and was a 1988 graduate of Marcus Whitman Central School. He worked for Phillips-Stetzel Construction and for the Water Department of the Town of Seneca and the Town of Benton.     

Todd began his life of service to his community when he joined the Stanley Fire Department in 1988. He was the 1^st Assistant Chief in 1995 and 1996. Todd became the Fire Chief in 1997 and served as Fire Chief until he died.

            Todd was a member of the Ontario County Fire Chief’s Association and the New York State Fire Chief’s Association. He was also a member of Ontario County’s Rope Rescue Team, Hazmat Team and Water Rescue Team.

            Todd was also active in several area volunteer ambulance corps. He was a member of the Stanley-Hall Gorham Ambulance Corps and the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Todd was an Associate Member of the Penn Yan Area Ambulance Corps, and was a member of the Yates County E.M.S. Advisory Board. He had been President and Operations Director of the Middlesex Ambulance.Todd was a member of the Naples Ambulance’s Rope Rescue Team. He was a member of the Regional E.M.S. Council, and served as a Lab and C.P.R. Instructor with the E.M.S. course.

Todd treasured the Firehouse and all his Fireman and Medic Friends. He made his life out of helping others and would always be there when anyone needed him.

Todd is survived by his parents, Leon and Shelia Nellis of Stanley; his sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and John Stenzel of Middlesex; and his two nephews, Conner and Ridge Stenzel. He is also survived by his wonderful caregivers and dear friends who were like family to Todd: Shirley Lafler, Terry Phillips, Donna Spink and James Lawson, and all his Fireman and Medic Friends.

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BELLONA- Janet R. Crosier, age 77, was surrounded by family when she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

          Friends and family may call Saturday (May 25^th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Memorial Presbyterian Church of Bellona. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Bellona Cemetery.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of  The Memorial Presbyterian Church of Bellona, 93 Pre-Emption Rd., Bellona, NY 14415.

          Janet was the daughter of the late Glenn and Marion Davis Crosier. She was a Penn Yan Academy graduate, Class of 1953. Janet was retired, after working many years in the banking business, as well as in the Business Office of Geneva General Hospital. She was a life member of The Memorial Presbyterian Church of Bellona. Janet enjoyed gardening, baking, photography and travel.

          Janet is survived by her sister, Elaine Rice; two nieces, Carol (Thomas) Kehoe and Evelyn (John) Lenhard; two nephews, Ronald Rice and  Douglas (Lena) Rice; six grandnieces and grandnephews; and two great-great-nephews. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Frederick Rice.

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Todd A. Nellis

STANLEY-  Todd A. Nellis, age 42, died Wednesday (May 15, 2013) after a short battle with cancer. Todd was a dedicated Fireman and Medic to the Gorham, Hall, Stanley, Rushville, Middlesex and Potter area, and to all of Ontario and Yates County. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. Friends may call Friday (May 17th) from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Stanley Fire Hall, 2040 Route 245.    Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 18th) at 1 p.m. at the Stanley Fire Hall. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.
Todd grew up in Stanley and was a 1988 graduate of Marcus Whitman Central School. He worked for Phillips-Stetzel Construction and for the Water Department of the Town of Seneca and the Town of Benton.  Todd began his life of service to his community when he joined the Stanley Fire Department in 1988. He was the 1st Assistant Chief in 1995 and 1996. Todd became the Fire Chief in 1997 and served as Fire Chief until he died. Todd was a member of the Ontario County Fire Chief's Association and the New York State Fire Chief's Association. He was also a member of Ontario County's Rope Rescue Team, Hazmat Team and Water Rescue Team. Todd was also active in several area volunteer ambulance corps. He was a member of the Stanley-Hall Gorham Ambulance Corps and the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Todd was an Associate Member of the Penn Yan Area Ambulance Corps, and was a member of the Yates County E.M.S. Advisory Board. He had been President and Operations Director of the Middlesex Ambulance.Todd was a member of the Naples Ambulance's Rope Rescue Team. He was a member of the Regional E.M.S. Council, and served as a Lab and C.P.R. Instructor with the E.M.S. course. Todd treasured the Firehouse and all his Fireman and Medic Friends. He made his life out of helping others and would always be there when anyone needed him.
Todd is survived by his parents, Leon and Shelia Nellis of Stanley; his sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and John Stenzel of Middlesex; and his two nephews, Conner and Ridge Stenzel. He is also survived by his wonderful caregivers and dear friends who were like family to Todd, Shirley Lafler, Terry Phillips, Donna Spink and James Lawson, and all his Fireman and Medic Friends.

 

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ANDREW KUHN

HALL- Andrew L. Kuhn, age 39, died unexpectedly Monday, May 13, 2013 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY.

          Family and friends may call Thursday (May 16^th) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 17^th) at 11 a.m. at the Seneca #9 Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Pine Bank Cemetery, Cheshire, NY.

          Memorial contributions may be made to benefit his daughter, Josie Kuhn, c/o Community Bank, 151 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

          Andrew was a member of the Hall Fire Dept., and a former member of the Merrill Hose in Canandaigua. He enjoyed racing, sports and bowling.

            He is survived by his wife, Lynda Sloth Kuhn; daughter, Josie Lorraine Kuhn; parents, Phil “Andy” (Beverly) Kuhn and Jeri McIntyre Kuhn; three sisters, Tammi (Scott) Murtha, Janette (Mike) Aruck and Elizabeth Kuhn; twin brother, Jerome (Tina) Kuhn; father and mother-in-law, Paul and Marilyn Sloth; two sisters-in-law, Julie (Mitch) LaBarr and Caryn (Will) Slack; and several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

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SHIRLEY THOMAS

 

Waterloo- Shirley A. Thomas went to be with her Lord, May 5, 2013.

          By Shirley’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.

Burial will be in #9 Cemetery, Stanley, NY.

          In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Madison Danielle Davis to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Golisano Children’s Hospital, Box 651m 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642.

          Shirley was born in 1936 in Bath, NY, to the late Raymond and Lydia Stickler.

          She is survived by husband, Cecil Thomas; daughter, Debra Meade; son, Daniel (Judy) Bergstresser; granddaughters, Kimberly (Scott) Davis, and Kelly Meade; grandson, Daniel (Jill)  Bergstresser; great-granddaughters, Sydney Davis, Kendall Davis and Hadley Bergstresser; sisters, Janet (John) Mandrino and Betty (Pete) Bowerman; and several nieces and nephews.

          Shirley is predeceased by her precious great-granddaughter, Madison Danielle Davis; brothers, Don (Jane) Stickler and Bill Stickler; and sisters, Dorothy Aunkst and Helen Spencer.

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LYONS- Earl W. Dunn, age 78, died Friday (May 3, 2013) at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
 

          A graveside committal service will be held Tuesday (May 7^th) at 5 p.m. at Gorham Cemetery, with military honors.

          Memorial contributions may be made to: American Legion Post #34, 1513 Palmyra St., Shortsville, NY 14548.
 

          Earl served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He retired from the Sodus Point Highway Department in 1999. Earl enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking.
 

          He was a member of the Turner-Schrader American Legion Post #34 and of the Canandaigua Moose Club.
 

          Earl is survived by his mother, Frances Dunn of Lyons; one daughter, Rhonda Ferguson of Florida; three grandchildren, Christopher Thompson, Jerry Thompson and Amber Allen; several great-grandchildren; five sisters, Theresa Ross of Phelps, Betty Zomparelli of Ilinois, Barbara (Charles) Rabideau of Ontario, Shirley (Raymond) Duemmel of Lyons and Doris Rainey of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
 

            Earl was predeceased by his father, Earl W. Dunn, Sr., and two brothers-in-law, James Ross and Leroy Rainey.

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FLINT- Joan M. Shipman, age 80, life-long resident of Flint, died Thursday (May 2, 2013) at F.F.Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.

          There will be no calling hours or service. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery. Prayers can be made by friends and cousins then.

          Contributions may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432; or to the Aloquin-Flint United Methodist Church, 2760 Rte. 5 & 20, Stanley, NY 14561.

          Joan was born in Flint on May 24, 1932, the daughter of the late Gladys and Bill Shipman. She was an IBM operator for Shuron Optical and Stern’s Nursery, both in Geneva.

          Joan leaves a friends, Philip Davis, and several cousins and friends.

Her brother, Albert is deceased.

          Funeral arrangements are by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham, NY.

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FRANCES BROWN

Stanley- Frances I. Brown, age 100, died April 19, 2013.
          Friends may call Tuesday (April 23rd) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral services are Wednesday ( April 24th) at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
          Memorials to the Stanley Fire Company or the Ontario-Yates Hospice.
          Frances was the oldest resident of the hamlet of Stanley. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles, books and her family.
          Frances is survived by two daughters, Shirley Brown and Sandra Hurlburt; one son, Kenneth (Holly) Brown; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
          She was predeceased by her husband, Walter L. Brown; daughter, Beverly Brown Bourne; granddaughter, Debbie Murphy; and son-in-law, Richard Hurlburt.

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PHELPS/GORHAM- James E. Ross, Sr., age 85, died Monday (April 15, 2013).
          Friends may call Saturday (April 20th) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be Sunday (April 21st) at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.
          Memorials to the V.A. Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424.
          Jim served in the U.S. Army during  World War II. He retired from Curtis-Burns in Shortsville in 1996. Jim enjoyed family, children and grandchildren. He liked doing small engine repair, and was known as Mr. Fix-It in the neighborhood. Jim also enjoyed camping, travel and the out-of-doors.
          He is survived by his wife, Theresa Dunn Ross; 8 children, James Ross, Jr., Frank (Nancy) Ross, Rusty (Susan) Ross, Sherry (Al) Cardinale, Barry (Lisa) Ross, Bonnie Adams, Brenda (Jeff) Bailey, and Sandy (Danny) Doty; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia (Charles) Miller and Carole Opdyke; mother-in-law, Frances Dunn; and by several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
          Jim was predeceased by his brother, Robert Ross; and by two sisters, Margaret Bankert and Ruth Alcock.
 

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BARBARA JANET DE VOLL

 

Middlesex- Barbara J. “Janet” DeVoll, age 78, died Monday (April 15, 2013) at Hospeace House, Naples, NY.

            Friends may call Friday (April 19^th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Saturday (April 20^th) at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Please bring memories and stories to share. Burial will be in Overackers Cemetery.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; or to the ovarian cancer support group, Erna’s Hope, c/o Ed Orlando, 173 Northwood Drive, Rochester, NY 14612.

            Janet owned and operated the Yellow Barn Restaurant in Middlesex for many years. She was predeceased by her daughter, Debra Barrett; one grandson, Michael Hobart; one sister, Elaine Indovino; and one brother, John Robert Gage.

            Janet is survived by five children, Susan Everett, Connie Hobart, Artie Lafler, Tim Lafler and Bill (Erica) DeVoll; 7 grandchildren, David Hobart, Jamie Everett, Tracy Mickle, Jacob DeVoll, Kaleb DeVoll, Lauren DeVoll, and Michael DeVoll; several great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy (Barb) Gage; special niece, Cynthia Frisch; special friend, Matt Olszewski; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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BETTY J. VAN SICKLE

God, please take me Home

 

Stanley- Betty J. VanSickle, age 90, of Yautzy Road, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her home.

          Friends may call Thursday (April 18^th) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

          Betty worked in the gift shop at Wayne Drugs in Canandaigua for 50 years, and at Lown’s Department Store in Penn Yan for 10 years. She enjoyed ordering and arranging the products at both stores.

          She and her late husband, Roy VanSickle, enjoyed dancing and card club. Betty was a collector of Christmas decorations and enjoyed the holiday season. She also enjoyed cooking and crocheting. Betty had crocheted afghans for all 31 of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

          Betty is survived by one daughter, Darlene Schwartz; one son, Rick (Anne) Mitchell; 8 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

          Betty was predeceased by her husband, Roy Van Sickle in 2011. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Lee and Doris Hurlbutt; and two brothers, George LaDue and William LaDue.

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EMORY J. LEACH
 

Waterloo- Emory J. Leach, age 49, died April 12, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family.

          Friends may call Wednesday (April 17^th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A memorial service will be held Thursday (April 18th) at 11 a.m. at the Rushville Congregational Church. Rev. Dr. Edward Kennedy will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Ridge Cemetery in Naples.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Upstate NY Huntington’s Disease Chapter, 115 Hardwood Lane, Rochester, NY 14616.
          Emory worked at Volplex in Canandaigua. He loved cars, chess and drawing. He adored his kids and grandchildren.

          Emory is survived by his mother, Susan Leach; his wife, Karen Hackett Leach; three daughters, Jamie (Chris) Derosia, Stefanie (Randy Angelo) Leach and Viktoria (Jose Alicea) Leach; four grandchildren, Kailyn, Cirstyn and Kendra Derosia and Isabella Angelo; one brother, Frank (Sandra) Leach; one sister, Linda Leach; and his mother-in-law, Kay Hackett.

          Emory was predeceased by his father, Emory Leach and his father-in-law, Ted Hackett.
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Middlesex/Canandaigua- Hilda “Tillie” Smith, age 86, died Monday (March 18^th).

          Friends may call Thursday (March 21^st) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J.Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Friday (March 22^nd) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Good  Days and Special Times, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd., Mendon, NY 14506-9732; the Middlesex Sirenettes, Box 145, Middlesex, NY 14507; or the Activities Fund, Clark Manor House, 318 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

          Tillie was the daughter of the late Charles and Orra Meade Dinehart. She was a teacher’ aide at Marcus Whitman Central Schools for many years. Tillie was a member of the Middlesex Hose Sirenettes, the Rebecca Lodge and the Middlesex United Methodist Church.

          Tillie is survived by three children, Ronald (Abigail) Smith, Allen (Patricia) Smith and Lisa (Marty) Bognanno; 8 grandchildren, Keith (Shelia) Smith, Jeffrey (Kathy) Smith, Shane Smith, Tyler Smith, Aaron  Smith, Jessen (Michael) Donlon, Megan (Ryan) Collins and Joseph Bognanno; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Viginia Burk: sister-in-law, Pauline Dinehart; and several nieces and nephews.

          Tillie was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Smith, in 1982.

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Middlesex- William “Bill” Dennis Quinn, 71, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2013.

          A funeral service will be held Sunday (March 24^th) at 1 p.m. at the Naples Bible Church, 8833 Rte. 53, Naples, NY. A graveside service will follow at Overackers Cemetery.

          In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance, P.O.  Box 1; or the Middlesex Hose Co., P.O. Box 145; Middlesex, NY 14507.

          Bill graduated from Wallkill Central School, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Siena College, and a Master’s Degree from RIT. He was an auditor for NYS and a part-time farmer and avid horseman.

          Bill was an active member of the Naples V.F.W. Post #8726 and the Oddfellows. His life was enriched and full, hunting with Lee and RC Davis, fishing with Lee and Nathaniel Davis, shooting sports, spending time with friends, helping others, and traveling. “Uncle” Bill and his longtime companion, Connie, adored attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and school functions. Bill was an active member in both the Naples Bible Church, and the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in NC.

          Bill is survived by his companion, Connie Davis of Stony Point, NC; his three children, Colleen (George) Andrew, Sean (Melissa) Quinn and Kathleen (Chris) Skellie; his 13 grandchildren, Kathryn (Jon) Smith, Hannah (Joshua) Smith, Abigail (Austin) Copenhaver, Sarah, Rebeccah, Emma, George and William Andrew, Elizabeth, and Emily Quinn and their mother, Sandy Quinn, Levi Quinn, Mitchell and Luke Skellie; and his beloved great-granddaughter, Juliana.

          Bill was predeceased by his wife, Kathryn Marie McCord Quinn.

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Geneva- Albert H. Colf, age 94, died Thursday, March 14, 2013.

          Friends may call Tuesday (March 19^th) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Shuman Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1650 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.

          Albert was a member of the Carpenters Union #85 in Rochester for 30 years. He and his wife, Cassie, loved to travel. Albert was an avid bowler.

          Albert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Cassie; one son, William (Fran) Colf; one daughter, Judy (Carlos) Chang; foster-son, Bob Bishop; two daughters-in-law, Joan and Barb Colf; three brothers, James, Kenneth (Mary) and Harold (Barbara) Colf; one sister, Mary (Gil) Floyd; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn and June Colf; and several grand, great and great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

          He was predeceased by three sons, Albert Jr., Larry and Dennis “Skip” Colf; four brothers, Fred, Donald, William and Alton; and one sister, Sarah Johns.

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Canandaigua- Gerald C. Johnson, age 76, formerly of Gorham, died Thursday, March 14, 2013.

          Friends may call Monday (March 18^th) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the  Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 Rte. 14A, Penn Yan, NY; or to Hearthside Cats Inc., P.O. Box 282, Geneseo, NY 14454.

          Gerald was retired from the Canandaigua City Dept. of Public Works, and had his own roofing business.

          He is survived by one daughter, Sue Ellen Gawel and her husband, Jack Gawel; two step-grandchildren, Jacob Gawel and Krystal Gumaer; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Beverly Northrup; nephew Bob Sparks; and niece, Cindy Shaw and her husband, Duffy Shaw.

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Hall- Patricia Anne Dublin, age 58, died Tuesday (March 12, 2013) at Strong Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.

          A memorial service will be held Saturday (March 23^rd) at 11:00 a.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, 24 Park Place, Geneva. Burial will be in Little Church Cemetery at 3 p.m. (March 23^rd).

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

          Patti graduated from Marcus Whitman Central School in 1972. She was employed as Credit Manager at Seedway in Hall for 17 years. Patti was a member and Deacon of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, and a Fire Commissioner for the Hall Fire Dept.  She enjoyed creative writing, reading, scary movies, travel, her angel collection and her dog, Finnegan.

          Patti is survived by her husband, Thomas Dublin; two daughters, Shauna Anne Dublin, Katelyn Emma (Shawn) Dublin-Conklin; her parents, Howard and Anna Donnelly Scribner; her sister, Colleen (David) VanAllan; one nephew, Craig (Paige) Gulick; great-nephew, Thomas  Gulick, and great-nieces, Emma and Shea Gulick.

          Arrangements are by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

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MARJORIE RUTH LAFLER

 

Loving wife and mother

 

Canandaigua- Marjorie Lafler, 66, died March 10, 2013, surrounded by her loving husband and son.

Friends may call Thursday (March 14^th) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.

Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33^rd St., New York, NY 10016, or online at www.kidney.org/donate

Born March 27, 1946 in Potter, NY, Marge was the youngest of three children. She helped raise her many nieces and nephews, and took great pleasure in family events.  Marge and Gary Lafler married on October 26, 1968 in Potter, and had one child, Troy, in 1972.

Marge enjoyed bowling, balloon festivals, covered bridges and mystery programs. She will best be remembered for her fierce protectiveness of her husband and son; the warmth in her heart for her daughter-in-law, as her own child; and her quirky sense of humor that brought a smile to everyone’s faces.

Marge is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Gary; son, Troy; daughter-in-law, Martha; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, George and Mary Sanderson Daines; her brother, Leon Daines; and her sister, Ethelyn Peterson.
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CLARABELLE J. CLARK

 

Rushville- Clarabelle J. Clark, age 79, died Thursday (March 7, 2013).

          Friends may call Saturday (March 16^th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville Hose Company, Box 51, Rushville, NY 14544.

          Clarabelle was the daughter of the late Harry and Flora  Bergstresser Clark. She was a 1951 graduate of Middlesex Valley High School. Clarabelle retired from Garlock Manufacturing Company in Palmyra in 1995, after 41 years of service. She bowled on the Tuesday “T” League at Roseland Bowl, and enjoyed traveling.

          She is survived by her twin sister, Marybelle J. Clark; brother,Daniel (Barbara Gail) Troy; one niece, Rosemarie (Hugh) Charlebois; two nephews, Allen (Cindy) Griffin and Harold Griffin; three great-nieces, Jennifer Gates, Angela (Mike) Burlaka and Tonya Griffin; and great-nephew, Jeramy Gates.

          Clarabelle was predeceased by her brother, David Troy, and sister, Betty Griffin.
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VERONA T. MACK-NEWELL

 

Middlesex- Verona Mack-Newell, age 93, of Hadsell Rd., died Saturday (March 9, 2013) at F.F.Thompson Hospital.

          Friends may call Tuesday (March 12^th) from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will be held in June at a date to be announced.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Box 116; the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance , 817 Rte. 245; or Friendship House, 4614 Williams St., Middlesex, NY 14507.

          Verona was the daughter of the late Frank and Amy Oviatt Tyler.  She was pre-deceased by her first husband, Lloyd Mack, and by her great-granddaughter, Nicole Bliss Trulin.

          Verona was an active and involved member of her community. She was active in the Middlesex United Methodist Church, and was a life member. She was a member of the Middlesex Sirenettes and the Auxilliary of the American Legion, Robson-Savage Post.  She had been an E.M.T. on the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance, and a volunteer and board member of Friendship House. Verona was also a member of the Middlesex Heritage Group, and had named its Citizen of the Year in 2011.

          She is survived by her husband, Orion Newell; four children, Roger (Carol) Mack, Karen (Robert) Webster, Sandra (Ronald) Williams and Janie (Gary) Wald; two step-children, Kevin (Kim) Newell and Craig (Barbara) Newell; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and cousin and care-giver, Austin Liddiard.

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 JOHN B. OLIVER

 

Stanley- John Oliver, age 81, of Route 5 & 20, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at his home.

          Friends may call Monday (March 11^th) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Tuesday (March 12^th) at 11 a.m. at the  Aloquin United Methodist Church. Rev. Peter Puhak will officiate. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Aloquin-Flint United Methodist Church, 2760 Rtes. 5 & 20, Stanley, NY 14561.

          Born July 3, 1931 in Canandaigua, NY, John was the son of the late Boyd and Alice Moore Oliver.  He was a graduate of Gorham Central School. He owned and operated Oliver Farm, with his father, for several years.

          John was a sports enthusiast, especially enjoying baseball and basketball. He was a member of the Aloquin United Methodist Church.

          John is survived by four children, Carol (Curt) Norton, Dale (Christine “Kiki”) Oliver, Linda (Keith) Hill and Marilyn (Robert) Gaye; three grandchildren, Kara Bergstresser, Kyle Oliver and Wibecka Oliver; sister-in-law, Louise Oliver; and several nieces and nephews.

          He was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas Oliver and Norman Oliver.

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Gorham- Joan C. Johnson, age 82, died February 27, 2013.
 

          Friends may call Saturday (March 2^nd) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, 93 Pre-Emption Rd., Bellona. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m.
 

          Memorial contributions  may be made to the Penn Yan Manor, Activities Fund, 655 N. Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY 14527; the Memorial Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 89, Bellona, NY 14415; or the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.
 

          Joan was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church and its Women’s Association. She had been Tax Collector and Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Gorham for several years. She loved painting and reading.
 

          Joan is survived by her husband, George L. Johnson; six children, Marsha (Dan) Bardeen, Nancy (Bob) Brunskill, Steven Jensen, Bradley Johnson, Daryl (Linda) Johnson and Lori (Bill) Avellaneda; her sister, Shirley (Bill) Fredenburg; nine grandchildren, Patrick, James, Kara, Christie, Alicia, Christian, Gabriel, Matthew and Hans; six great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Elizabeth, Danielle, Dylan, Nataleigh and Madelyn; and several nieces and nephews.
 

            Joan was predeceased by her first husband, John M. Jensen.


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Wanda Mounts Barbour

 Wanda Barbour, 73, of Middlesex, NY passed away peacefully Thursday night (February 21, 2013).

She is survived by her husband James, sisters Peggy, Shelia and Sandy, daughters Cheryl and Tina, son-in-laws John Ferrara and John Hullings, grandchildren, Remington, Gracie Maye and Myles and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents William and Lorena Mounts and brother William Mounts.

Wanda retired in 1996 after years working as a rehabilitation assistant serving individuals with Developmental Disabilities.  One of her major accomplishments was building their dream home in Penn Yan with the help of a family friend.

 Wanda enjoyed her many woodworking projects, working with her friend Pat at the Village View Shop and most of all spending time with her grandchildren, friends and family.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday February 26, 2013 at the Rushville United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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SHARON L. WILSON

 

Hopewell- Sharon L. Wilson, age 69, died February 15, 2013.

 

          A Memorial Service will be held Thursday (Feb. 21^st) at 11 a.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

 

          Memorials to the American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Place, Suite 4, Rochester, NY 14623.

 

          Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Wilson; two daughters, Missy Wilson and Sherri Sangster; three grandchildren, Sgt. Chad Griffith, Cody Griffith and Tarra Cull; great-grandson, Titan Morrice; brother, Kenneth Bogner; and several aunts, uncles and brothers and sisters-in-law.

 

          She was pre-deceased by her mother, Naomi Watson; her father, Herman Bogner; and her step-father, Forrest Watson.

 

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Gorham- Kenneth G. Runner, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia.

 

          A Memorial Service will be held in New York in the spring.

 

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gorham Fire Company or the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 41, Gorham, NY 14461; or the National Parkinson Disease Foundation of Greater Rochester, P.O. Box 23204, Rochester, NY 14692.

 

          Kenny was born in Watkins Glen, NY.  He was the son of the late Francis and Claribel Ovenshire Runner. He and his wife, Sylvia, owned and operated Runner’s’ Clover Farm Market for 20 years in Gorham.  He was retired from Ace Automatics, Geneva, NY.

After their retirements, he and his wife, Sylvia, enjoyed winters on Jekyll Island, Georgia. He enjoyed his garden, wood working and painting with oil/acrylics.  He was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia Clarke Runner in 2011. Recently he had been living in Middlesex with his daughter, Patti, and her husband, Dave, and had gone with them to Georgia for the winter.

Kenny was a former member of the Gorham Fire Company and a volunteer with the Stanley-Hall-Gorham ambulance.  He was also a former member of the Middlesex Valley Flying Club where he earned his pilot’s license.

          He is survived by three children, Patti (David) Charland of Middlesex, Kevin (Brenda) Runner of St. Simons Island, GA and Janice (Robert) Peters of Webster; 8 grandchildren, Christopher (Melissa) Hilimire, and Joshua (Anna) Hilimire, Kimberly Runner, Erin (Jared) Zak and Matthew Runner, Mark (Colleen) Peters, Brett Peters and Chad (Jenea) Peters; four great-grandchildren, Lillie and Seth Hilimire,  Cole Hilimire and Leighton Zak; one brother, Douglas (Jolene) Runner; one sister, Ina (Richard ) Blake; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Runner and Louise Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

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DALE FRANKISH

Canandaigua- Dale Frankish, age 69, of Rte. 247, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital.          Friends may call Saturday (Feb. 9^th) from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Reed Corners Federated Church, 4030 Rte. 247, Canandaigua, NY 14424. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Palliative Care Program, P.O. Box 278996, 300 E. River Rd. Rochester, NY 14627; or to the Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, Tractor Safety Program, 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

          Dale was the son of the late Herbert and Anna Roat Frankish. He was a 1962 graduate of Gorham Central School, and got his Associates Degree from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred. Dale farmed Frankish Farms with his father for 24 years. He retired from the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva in 2005.

          Dale was a member of the Reed Corners Federated Church, the Ontario County Farm Bureau and the Town of Gorham Planning Board.

 In his high school days, Dale’s hobby was working on cars and competing in drag races. He loved farming with his Dad and teaching the Ontario County 4-H Tractor Safety Certification program. Dale was fond of spending time with family and friends at Keuka Lake. He also loved going to a cabin in the Adirondacks, where he enjoyed dune buggies, four-wheelers, snowmobiles and socializing with the guys.

          Dale is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna Patrick Frankish; four children, Lorae (Alejandro) Yesaki, Shelby (Edgar) Seymour, Douglas Frankish and Mary (Dave LaFleur) Frankish; three grandchildren, Alejandro Yesaki, Trevor Seymour and Daylin Seymour; sister, Faye (William) Bailey; and several nieces and nephews.

          Arrangements are by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

           

 

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Donna Mae Yaddow 

Canandaigua- Donna Mae Yaddow, age 66, died Jan. 29, 2013.
 

          A Memorial Service will be held Saturday (Feb. 2^nd) at 2 p.m. at the Canadice United Methodist Church, 5945 Canadice Hill Rd., Springwater, NY 14560.
 

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Star Home, P.O. Box 959, Oriskany, NY 13424.
 

          Donna Mae was a member and past-matron of the Honeoye O.E.S. #350 Eagle Star.
 

          She is survived by one son, Joel (Kimberly) Yaddow, and three grandchildren, Amanda, Elisha and Armand.

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Middlesex- Llewellyn A. “Hap” Eaves, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 25, 2013.

          Friends may call Monday (Jan. 28^th) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Services will follow at 7 p.m.

          In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eaves family, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 201, Gorham, NY 14461.

          Hap was born in Seneca Falls to Arthur and June Caster Eaves. He was retired, and enjoyed spending time with his family.

          He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Laura; three daughters, Melissa (Douglas) Raner, Deborah (James) Smith and Stacie (Tim Alderman) Eaves; nine grandchildren, Kendra (Jared) Andrews, Kerri Raner, Alex Eaves, Brianna Miller, Summer Smith, Tyler Eaves, Bryce Eaves, Emily Alderman and Hannah Smith; three great-grandchildren, Braeden Andrews, Addison Andrews and Alaska Phelps; mother-in-law, Hazel Shaut.

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Hal Leverty

Gorham- Hal Daniel Leverty, age 59, died January 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical C
enter in Savannah, Georgia.

          A graveside committal service will be held in  Gorham Cemetery in the spring.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Happy Tails Animal Shelter, Box 682, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

          Hal was the son of the late Daniel Hal Leverty, Jr. and Eva Leverty. He was a graduate of Gorham Central School. Hal served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had worked for Iversen Construction, before moving to Lyons, Georgia in 1996,

          Hal is survived by two sisters, Regina Leverty of Lyons, GA, and Lois (Craig) Feiock of Lyons, NY; one niece; one nephew; his Aunt Rosalie Nudd of Naples; and several cousins and dear friends.

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Penn Yan – Eleanor Baley, age 89, died Wednesday, January, 23^rd at Strong Memorial Hospital.

     Funeral services and burial will be at the Oaklawn Cemetery of Oaks Corners at the convenience of the family.

 

      Eleanor was born to Watson and Mildred Bush in January 1923.  She was married to Charles Baley on January 27, 1941, in Scottsburg, NY.  She was an honorary member of the St. Bernard Club of the Finger Lakes.

 

      She is survived by; two daughters, Shirley Burgess and Carol (Glenn) Thompson; five sons, Roy (Barbara) Baley, Thomas (Joanne) Baley, Charles (Gayle) Baley, Ronald (Joyce) Baley, and Richard (Diane) Baley; 24 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister; and two sister-in-laws.

 

       Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, Shelter of Hope, 1216 State RT. 14A, Penn Yan, 14527.

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Anna Roat Frankish

Canandaigua- Anna Frankish, age 95, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.

            Friends may call Saturday (Jan 26^th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Reed Corners Federated Church. A Memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Reed Corners Federated Church, 4030 Rte. 247, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

         Anna was the daughter of the late Grover and Idabelle Watkins Roat. She was an active member of the Reed Corners Federated Church, and a former Sunday School teacher there. She was the past-President of the Finger Lakes American Baptist Women’s Ministries and the Reed Corners Federated Church’s Ladies Aid Society. Anna was a member of the Gideon International Ladies’ Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Anna had also been a member of the Ontario County Home Bureau.

            Anna and Herb made several trips to Haiti to work with missionary friends. Many winters were spent in Florida, first with the Seminole Indians and later at a retirement campground, where she was an active member of a painting group.

            Anna was predeceased by her husband, Herbert J. Frankish in 2003, and her sister, Frances Frankish.

         She is survived by daughter, Faye (William) Bailey of Schenectady; son, Dale (Donna) Frankish of Reed Corners; four grandchildren, Lorae (Alejandro) Yesaki, Shelby (Edgar) Seymour III, Douglas Frankish and Mary (Dave LaFleur) Frankish; three great-grandchildren, Alejandro Yesaki, Trevor Seymour and Daylin Seymour; and several nieces and nephews.

            Arrangements are with the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

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Anna Roat Frankish
Canandaigua- Anna Frankish, age 95, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.
          Friends may call Saturday (Jan 26th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Reed Corners Federated Church. A Memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Reed Corners Federated Church, 4030 Rte. 247, Canandaigua, NY 14424.
     Anna was the daughter of the late Grover and Idabelle Watkins Roat. She was an active member of the Reed Corners Federated Church, and a former Sunday School teacher there. She was the past-President of the Finger Lakes American Baptist Women’s Ministries and the Reed Corners Federated Church’s Ladies Aid Society. Anna was a member of the Gideon International Ladies’ Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Anna had also been a member of the Ontario County Home Bureau. 
          Anna was predeceased by her husband, Herbert J. Frankish in 2003, and her sister, Frances Frankish. 
         She is survived by daughter, Faye (William) Bailey of Schenectady; son, Dale (Donna) Frankish of Reed Corners; four grandchildren, Lorae (Alejandro) Yesaki, Shelby (Edward) Seymour III, Douglas Frankish and Mary (Dave LaFleur) Frankish; three grandchildren, Alejandro Yesaki, Trevor Seymour and Daylin Seymour; and several nieces and nephews.

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Richard G. Williams, Jr.

Seneca Castle- Richard G. Williams, Jr., age 61, died Thursday, January 17, 2013, at the House of John in Clifton Springs.
          Friends may call Monday (Jan. 21st) from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.
          Memorial contributions may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.
          Dick was the son of the late Richard G. Williams, Sr., and Mary Carey Williams. He had worked for Hemdale Farms for 38 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
          Dick is survived by his wife, Grace Hanvey Williams; one step-son, Roderick (Barbara) Brooks; nephew, Lyle (Darlene) Hanvey; five grandchildren, Justin, John, Jennifer, Michael and Matthew; 8 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Earl (Brenda) Williams, Robert (Deb) Rought, Carl (Renee) Rought and William Rought; six sisters, Sarah (Marshall) Yeoman, Carol (Ray) Rowley, Sharon Rought, Kate Williams, Bobbie Jo Marvin and Cora Marvin; two sisters-in-law: Lois Hanvey and Joyce Wells; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his step-son, Willard John “Bill” Brooks.

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Margaret "Maggie" Bankert

Gorham- Margaret “Maggie” Ross Bankert, age 82, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home.

Friends may call Friday (Jan. 18th) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham.
A funeral service will be held Saturday (Jan. 19th) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in  St. Francis Cemetery, Phelps.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, Clifton Springs Nursing Home, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

Maggie was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ellen Bullock Ross. She married George E. Bankert on Sept. 11, 1948 in Phelps. George predeceased her in 2007.

Maggie is survived by three daughters, Kay (Jerry) Coffey of Phelps, NY, Cheryl (Howard) Burger of Pavilion, NY and Marie (Dwayne) Davis of Shortsville, NY; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia (Chuck) Miller and Carol Updyke; one brother, James (Theresa) Ross; brother-in-law, Robert (Sandy) Bankert; sister-in-law, Betty Bankert; and several nieces and nephews.

Maggie was also predeceased by her sister, Ruth (Richard) Alcock, brother, Bob (Josie) Ross; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Bankert and Paul Bankert.

The Bankert family would like to thank the Clifton Springs Nursing Home staff for their excellent care of Maggie.

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Penn Yan- Rev. Janne Jones Christiansen, age 70, died Saturday (Jan. 12, 2013) surrounded by her loving family.

Friends may call Thursday (Jan. 17th) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, NY.  On Saturday (Jan. 19th) friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.  A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 19th) at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY, at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 Rte. 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527; or to Heifer Project International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.

Janne was the daughter of the late Joseph Hibbard Lynch and Madelaine Martha Jones Lynch. She graduated in 1962 from Penn Yan Academy. In 1988, Janne graduated from Keuka College with her B.S. in Social Work. In 1996, she received her Master of Divinity degree from Colgate Rochester  Crozer Divinity School, in Rochester, NY. Janne was the pastor at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hall, NY for five years.

Janne enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed living on Keuka Lake.

Janne is survived by five children: Audrey (Terry Johnson) Christiansen, Dave (Monique) Christiansen, Jr., Matthew Christiansen, Amy (Vince) Christiansen-Volland, Andrea (Joseph) Christiansen-Moose; and eight grandchildren: Brian Christensen and Mitchell Volland, Kailee Christiansen, Marc, Jenna and Devin Christiansen, and Liliana and Brayden Moose; one brother, Thomas (Margaret) Lynch; and several nieces and nephews.


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Geneva- Jesus “Jess” Mansur, age 81, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Geneva  General Hospital.

Friends may call Thursday (Jan. 17th) from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, NY. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Lake Road Fire Dept., 5214 West Lake Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Jess was born in Havana, Cuba in 1931. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 – 1957. Jess married Nancy Burgess on April 25, 1970. He retired from GTE Sylvania Phillips in 1987.

Jess is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy Burgess Mansur; and several nieces and nephews.

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Barbara L. Monagle

A friend to all

MIDDLESEX — Barb Monagle passed away on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

Friends may call Friday, January 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, January 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 13, at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Middlesex. Burial will be in Overackers Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 1, Middlesex, NY 14507; or Middlesex Hose Co., P.O. Box 145, Middlesex, NY 14507.

Barb was the daughter of the late Richard and Florence Cole Fleischman. She was a graduate of Naples Central School. Barb was employed at Community Bank in Rushville. She was a member of the Middlesex Sirenettes and was involved in many youth sports programs.

Barb is survived by her husband of 40 years, Elmore Monagle; three sons, Scott (Cheryl) Monagle, Daniel Monagle and Craig Monagle; two granddaughters, Emma DeMoire and Mya Davenport; one sister, Deborah Walker; four brothers, Richard (Pat) Fleischman, Michael (Carol) Fleischman, Robert (Linda) Fleishman and Steven (Emily) Fleishman; several cousins, including Dorothy Oswald; and several nieces and nephews.

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James H. Rector

Rushville- James Rector, age 79, passed away January 9, 2013.

Services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville Hose Co., P.O. Box 51, Rushville, NY 14544; or the American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Place, Suite 4, Rochester, NY 14623. Jim was a graduate of Cohocton Central School and Alfred Tech. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jim was a member of the Rushville Hose Co., and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Rochester, NY.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn F. Rector; two sons, Darrell (Bonnie) Rector of Rushville and Douglas (Cindy) Rector of Oregon; three grandchildren, Alexander Rector, and Hanna and Alexa Rector; one brother, Ted (Nancy) Rector of Colorado; one sister, Carol (Dave) Curtis of Hemlock; and several nieces and nephews.

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HALL-  Floyd James Tuthill, age 89, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013, at The Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan, NY.
Friends may call Friday (Jan. 11th) from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A graveside committal service will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to The Homestead, 418 N. Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527; or the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.
Born in Ava, NY, Floyd was the son of the late Stanley and Luella Fox Tuthill. He attended Baldwinsville Academy.
Floyd enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on Nov. 24, 1942, serving as an Aerial Engineer with the 86th Transport Squad, 8th Air Force. He was decorated with an American Theater Ribbon, a European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, with 4 Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal,  3 Overseas Bars, and an AAF Air Crew Member Wings. Floyd was discharged as Sergeant on Oct. 29, 1945.
Floyd worked for G.L.F. (which became Agway) from Nov. 1945, until Feb. 1974. He retired from Seedway in Hall, NY.
Floyd is survived by his son, Roger (Judy) Tuthill of VT, and his daughter, Elizabeth Indivero of Cicero, NY; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
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JAMES HOLCOMB

Gorham/Canandaigua- James Holcomb, age 68, died Friday, January 4, 2013.

Friends may call Monday (Jan. 7th) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will follow at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gorham Fire Company, P.O. Box 174, Gorham, NY 14461.

Jim was a graduate of Gorham Central School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969. Jim was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #1249. He was active in the Union’s Retirement Club. He was a member of the Gorham Fire Company, and the Gorham V.F.W. An avid outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping.

Jim is survived by several cousins.

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ALTHEA S. BIGHAM

Canandaigua- Althea S. Bigham, age 88, died at her home on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.

Althea was the widow of the late William Arthur Bigham, Sr.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Penn Yan – Sharon Lee Parsons, age 68, died at her home, after a long battle with cancer, on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

Friends may call Saturday (Jan. 5th) from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon, at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will follow at 12 Noon.

Sharon was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Tears Newell.  She had worked at Penn Yan Boats.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard L. Parsons; one daughter, Karen (Jeff) Ilnicki; three sons, Arthur (Brenda) Parsons, James (Lori) Parsons and Randy (Melissa) Parsons; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Hancock; and one brother, Larry (Judy) Newell
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She was predeceased by two sisters, Beverly Gilbert and Linda Newell, and one brother, Richard Newell.
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Penn Yan- Jack Johncox, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

Friends may call Friday (Jan. 4th) from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will follow at 4 p.m. Rev. Thomas Wunder will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 227 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Jack was the son of the late Vern and Francis Ingram Johncox. He owned and operated AJ’s Power Equipment in Bellona. Jack loved his wife and family and will be dearly missed. He was a NASCAR fan, and also loved his lawn and Fords. He loved and is missed by his dogs, Sassy and Mia.

Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anna Jensen Johncox;

six children, Debra (Keith) VanGelder, Donald (Patty) Johncox, Denise Johncox, Dawn Johncox, Douglas Johncox and Diana Johncox;

10 grandchildren, Sarah (James) Manchester, Kerry Van Gelder, Julie Van Gelder, Johnna Johncox, Gavin McGrath, Catherine Woolaver, BrianWoolaver, Jared Johncox, Jordyn Johncox and Morgan Johncox; 9 great-grandchildren, Ashtyn Manchester, Analece Kopecki, Trea Kopecki, Aubrianna Van Gelder, Ilyssa Knickerbocker, Phoenix Christensen, Brooklyn Christensen, Lauryn and Isabella;

7 siblings, Audrey Smith, Dot (Edward) Pool, Jackie (Burton) Ellis, Joann (Raymond) Spencer, Mary (Si) Travis, Carolyn Gillam and Joyce Clark;

brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard and Janice Jensen, Lyle and Emma Jensen and Joan Colf ; and many nieces and nephews.

Jack was predeceased by his granddaughter, Jilisa Johncox,
and three siblings, Vern Johncox , Betty Weisschadel and Aubrey “Bud” Johncox.
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ROBERT W. ROBSON

STANLEY- Robert W. Robson, age 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday night (Dec. 21, 2012) after a short illness.

Honoring the family’s wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at Seneca #9 Presbyterian Church on Thursday (Dec. 27th) at 10 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca Presbyterian Church, 4414 Number Nine Rd., Stanley, NY 14561; or to the Little Church Cemetery Association, c/o Joseph Shail, Jr., P.O. Box 121, Hall, NY 14463.

Bob was born January 10, 1934 in Stanley, the son of Walter and Harriet Robson. He graduated from Gorham Central School.  Bob married Janet L. Kisner in February, 1957. For 35 years Bob farmed the Robson family farm on Little Church Road. In 1975, he received the Century Farm Award, given by then Governor Hugh Carey. After retiring from farming in 1987, Bob went to work for the Buildings and Grounds Department, with Ontario County for 15 years.
Bob enjoyed being active in his church and community. He served on several boards at Seneca Number Nine Presbyterian Church, including Elders and Trustees. He was president of the Seneca Number Nine Cemetery Association, and also served on the Little Church Cemetery Association for 50 years; and was recognized by New York State for his dedication and service.

Bob served for 23 years on the Hall and Marcus Whitman School Boards. He was an original member, who worked on the school merger. He served on the original Water Committee for the Town of Seneca. He was also a member of several community organizations: Gorham Rotary, Hall Fire Department, Farm Bureau, Hall Card Club, and Monday Nigh Foursome card club. Bob loved local history and genealogy. He was an avid collector of historical post cards depicting local communities.

Bob was loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 55 years, Janet; two sons, Mark (Joan Angell) Robson of Hall and Michael (Debbie) Robson of Stanley; one daughter, Amy (Andrew) Perry of Geneva; six grandchildren, Sarah, Matt, Molly and Megan Robson, and Jacob and Angelina Perry; one great-grandson, Noah Hildreth. He is also survived by one sister, Janet Woodworth, and several nieces and nephews.

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Ronald G. Harris

Gorham- Ron Harris, 82, passed away on  December 15, 2012.

Visitation will be Saturday (Dec. 22nd) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the charity of your choice.

Ron was born in Gorham, the son of the late George and Florence Huff Harris. He was a dairy and crop farmer until he suffered a stroke in 1999. He had been very active in the American Dairy Association. Ron was a  Town Councilman and Justice of the Peace for the Town of Gorham for many years. He enjoyed sports and was on his high school basketball team.

Ron is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Harris Spencer; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clare Harris; sons, Terry and Bruce Harris; and grandson, John Frasca.

The family of Ron Harris wishes to thank the staff of the Ontario County Health Facility for the excellent care that he received over the past years.

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WILLIAM F. “BILL” BERRY

Middlesex- Bill Berry, age 75, died Saturday (Dec. 8, 2012) at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be Monday (Dec. 10th) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham; followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Thomas Wunder will officiate. Burial will be in Overackers Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Bill retired from Agway Corp. in 1995. He worked for Dick Hilton and drove for A&E Transport for two years.

Bill is survived by four children, Roger Lead, Henry Lead, Mary Lou (Bob) Jones and Barbara (John) Bailey; 20 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara (Leonard) Bolton and Mickey (Ron) Dowen; one brother, James (Mena) Berry; and several nieces and nephews.

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Hall- Judson J. Ransom, Jr., age 75, of Wilson Rd., died Monday, December 3, 2012, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday (Dec. 8th) at 1 p.m. at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Steeple Fund, United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 56, Hall, NY 14463; or to the Clifton Springs Hospital Oncology Center, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

Jud was born in Prattsburg, NY, the son of the late Judson, Sr. and Clara Kennedy Ransom. He retired from Garlock Company in Palmyra in 1992, after 36 years of service. After retirement, Jud worked for the Sugar Shack blueberry patch for several years. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and spending time with his family.

Jud is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Hudson Ransom; three children, Randy (Kim) Ransom, Sharlyn (Anthony) Secor and Ricky Ransom; nine grandchildren, Brandy (Jason) Cooper, Jason (Dee) Cooley, Billy (Mandi) Ransom, Shannon Trottier, Kristopher (Jess) Frisbee, Sean Ransom, Kellilyn (Jerry Proctor) Cooley, Tonie Secor and Amanda (Dan) Miller; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth (Wallace) Minns and LaVerna Roe; aunt, Shirley Burnisky; lifelong friend, Clifford (Marian) Nielson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jud was predeceased by his grandson-in-law, Christopher Trottier, in 2012 and his brother-in-law, Donald Roe, in 2009 .

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Canandaigua – Carl Chauncey Hubbard, age 83, peacefully passed away on November 27, 2012 in Zephyrhills, Florida.
            Friends may attend the viewing on Saturday (Dec. 1st) from 10 to 11:00 A.M. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St. , Gorham, NY . A funeral service will follow at 11:00 at the funeral home. A short graveside service will be held at Sand Hill Cemetery at 12 noon on Saturday (Dec. 1st).
            Memorial contributions may be made to Gulf Side Regional Hospice Care Center, 5760 Dean Dairy Rd., Zephyrhills, Florida 33541; www.grhospice.org
            Carl served in the United States Army during 1948 and 1949 in the 9th Artillery Division in Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. He attained the rank of Specialist First Class before receiving an Honorable Discharge.
            Carl was known as “Hub” to most of his friends. He retired as a Thoroughbred horse trainer, and from his horse tack business twenty years ago. His business was very active at the Finger Lakes Race Track in Canandaigua, NY; Hialeah Race Track in Hialeah , Florida ; Gulf Stream Park in Hallandale Beach , Florida ; and Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa , Florida .
            He was married to Onnolee Ross (nee Hopkins ) in 2004 in Las Vegas , Nevada . They resided in Canandaigua, NY in the summer and in Zephyrhills, FL in the winter.
            Carl leaves his wife, Onnolee Hubbard, and his son, Ronald Hubbard. He also leaves his step-children, Jud and Patricia Ransom, Karl and Linda Albrecht, Linda Lockhart, Freddie Albrecht, William and Nancy Bortel and David and Judy Houston. He also had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
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GENEVA- Patricia Ann Rasmussen, age 73, died unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 25, 2012) at Geneva General Hospital.

Friends may call Thursday (Nov. 29th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

 A Funeral Service will be on Friday (Nov. 30th) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 North Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14610-0609.

Pat was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Stahl Commesso. She was a 1956 graduate of DeSales High School, and a 1957 graduate of Rochester Business Institute.

Pat is survived by her husband, Donald Rasmussen; three children, Kathleen (Matt) Jones, David (Susan) Rasmussen and Mark (Terri) Rasmussen; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Lord; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one daughter, Cynthia Rasmussen.
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CARL SNYDER

STANLEY- Carlton “Carl” F. Snyder, age 61, died unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 25, 2012) at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.

Friends may call Wednesday (Nov. 28th) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham; and Thursday (Nov. 29th) from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church on Thursday (Nov. 29th). Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy and PRALID Foundation of Rochester, 2 Townline Circle, Rochester, NY 14623.

Carl is survived by his mother, Loretta Snyder Frank; his son, Timothy (Courtney) Snyder Coffey; grandson, Blake Coffey; four siblings, Donald Snyder, Ann (Robert) Grove, Jim (Darlene) Snyder and Edward Snyder; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Clifton Springs – Ann L. Eider, age 73, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Friends may call Friday (Nov. 30th) from 5-8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham, NY.  Funeral services will be held at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church on Saturday (Dec. 1st) at 10 a.m.  Rev. Lynn Spence will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Ann was the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret Parcels Swarthout.  She married Roger L. Eider, June 28, 1958 at the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church.  Ann retired from the Clifton Springs Hospital in 2008.  She was a member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church and the Hall Card Club.

Ann is survived by her husband, Roger L. Eider; two daughters, Penny Eider and JoAnn (Douglas) Mowery; one son, Richard (Liza) Eider; three grandchildren,  Chris Mowery, Daniel Mowery  and Connor Eider; one brother, Larry (Sandi) Swarthout; and several nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by two brothers, William Warren and Kenneth Russell Swarthout.


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Gorham- Lloyd W. Rogers, age 88, entered into eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on  November 17, 2012.

Friends may call Monday (Nov. 19th) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday (Nov. 20th) at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church in Stanley. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Theresa’s Church, 210 Keuka St., Penn Yan, NY 14527; the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 201, Gorham, NY 14461; or the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

A lifelong resident of Gorham, NY, he was the loving and devoted husband of Betty Rogers, and father of Dr. Daniel (Dianne) Rogers of Erie, PA, Patricia (Dr. James) Maressa of Newark, NY and Kathleen (Phillip) Knapp of Romulus, NY. He had six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lloyd is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Margaret Rogers of Penn Yan, NY, Joanne Kindelberger of Stanley, NY and Patricia (Fred) Searles of South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.

The son of Mabel and Daniel Rogers, Lloyd was born in Potter, NY. He was predeceased by three brothers, Frank, Ralph and Harold Rogers and one sister, Mildred Hey.

A veteran of World War II, he proudly served his country as a US Marine for 3 years as a tail gunner on a B 25 bomber with 48 combat missions in the Pacific Theater. During this time he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses and 7 Air Medals.

Lloyd was employed as Superintendent of Building and Grounds by Marcus Whitman (Gorham ) schools for 33 years. He was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign War, the Gorham Historical Society, and was a charter member of the George W. Bush WW II memorial.

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Rushville- Lee E. Whipple, Sr., age 89, of Loomis Rd. died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Hospeace House in Naples, NY.

Friends may call Saturday, November 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Rushville Cemetery.

Lee retired from Crossman Arms in 1990.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lakes Office, 1400 N. Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14610-0609

Lee is survived by his wife, Lillian; four sons, Lee Jr., Larry (Vicki),
Leonard (Sharron) and Leroy Whipple; three step-daughters, Brenda (Dan) Gates, Cheryl (Randy) Smith, Darlene (Tom) Johnson; one step-son Ted (Sheri) Webb;
twenty grandchildren, sixty great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
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Flint/Halfmoon- Katherine Foote Gotts, age 100, formerly of Flint, died October 30, 2012 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center after a long illness.

A funeral service will be held at the Aloquin/Flint United Methodist Church on Saturday (Nov. 3rd) at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Sand Hill Cemetery.

Those wishing to remember Katherine in a special way may send a contribution to the Aloquin/Flint United Methodist Church, 2760 Rt. 5 & 20, Stanley, NY 14561.

Born Sept. 27, 1912 in Geneva, NY, Katherine was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Condit) Foote. She moved to Flint as a child and lived there until 2004, when she became a resident at the Hoosick Falls Health Center.
Katherine was a member of the Aloquin/Flint Methodist Church for 85 years. She loved to sing and was a member of the church choir for many years. Katherine was the church organist in the Flint Methodist Church for a period of time. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and the Home Bureau. Katherine enjoyed doing crafts, embroidery and word search puzzles. She loved to play board games, especially dominoes and UNO and played them with her family at the age of 99 years. In her later years her grandchildren were the joy of her life.

Katherine was the devoted mother of her daughter, Barbara (Ted) Hahn of Halfmoon, NY; beloved grandmother of Linda (Richard) Kent of Sharon, VT, Cynthia Hahn of Newton Centre, MA, and Kathleen (Joseph) Zola of Hamilton, NJ; great-grandmother of Bethany Kent, Brian (Katie) Kent, Benjamin Zola and Justine Zola; and sister-in-law of Ina Campbell of Flint, NY. She also had several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Katherine was the beloved wife of the late Harold Gotts. They were married for 75 years. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Horton, and a brother, William Foote.

The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at the Hoosick Falls Health Center for the loving care they provided Katherine over the past eight years. The family also appreciated the support received from the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County over the past year.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.
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Penn Yan – Janet P. Fritz, age 78, passed away Sunday (Oct. 28, 2012), surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday (Nov. 3rd) at 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 Rte. 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Janet was the daughter of the late Lynn and Carla Christensen Ross. On Jan. 27, 1951, she married Paul “Don” Fritz. Janet was a full-time homemaker who enjoyed her family and friends, and especially enjoyed the Wednesday Morning Social Club in Canandaigua. An animal lover, she also enjoyed shopping.

Janet is survived by her husband of 61 years, “Don” Fritz, Sr.; four children, Paul Donald “Joe” (Carol) Fritz, Jr. of FL, Patricia (Dale) Stahlman of Penn Yan, Roger (Catherine) Fritz of Bellona, and Karl (Dort Amidon) Fritz of Penn Yan; Michael’s fiancée , Phyllis Ender of NH; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Janet was pre-deceased by one son, Michael Fritz, in 2011.


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Canandaigua- Harold Higgins, age 75, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at F.F.Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.

Friends may call Thursday (Nov. 1st) from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions: Living Waters Ministries, Circle C Ranch, 10451 Ashcraft Rd., Delevan, NY 14042-9664.

Harold retired from Huntsman Products, in Macedon.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Van Hooft Higgins; four children, John Higgins, Wendy (Jason) Rush, Richard (Lisa) Higgins and Rhonda Higgins; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, Charles (Joan) Higgins; sister, Dorothy Carmody; brother-in-law, Bernard (Sarah) Van Hooft; nieces and nephews.

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Penn Yan- Ronald C. Long, age 76, of Pre-Emption Rd., died peacefully Friday, October 26, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

Friends may call Monday (Oct. 29th) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Tuesday (Oct. 30th) at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Bellona. Rev. Amy Loving will officiate. Burial will be in the Bellona Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; the Bellona Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 84, Bellona, NY 14415; or the Memorial Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 89, Bellona, NY 14415.

Ron was the son of the late Charles and Alice Stetzel Long. Ron graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1954, and from Alfred State College in 1957. He held the high-scoring record on the Alfred State basketball team for several years. Ron continued his enthusiasm for sports throughout his life. He enjoyed golf, slow-pitch, basketball, Nascar, the Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. Ron always had a funny story to tell, and knew how to keep people smiling.

Ron was a former cash-crop farmer He loved farming, but his milk hauling business was taking up too much of his life, so he had to get out of farming, and put all his efforts into trucking. Ron was currently the owner and operator of Long Milk Hauler’s, Inc.

Ron was a life member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Bellona, where he had served as an elder and trustee. Active in his community, Ron had served on the Benton Town Board for 25 years. He was also a former member of the Board of Education for the Penn Yan Central School District.  He formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Savings Bank of the Finger Lakes, and for the Sugar Beet Co-Op. Ron was currently a member of the Elks Club, and was the President of the Bellona Cemetery Association.

Ron had great passion in all of his undertakings. While on the Benton Town Board, he was determined to get a town water system in, which is now enjoyed by Benton residents. Whenever something needed to be done at the Bellona Church, he always put his expertise in action to get things done.

Ron and his wife loved to travel, and enjoyed many winters in Florida.
When they bought a place in the Bridge Point Condominiums, in Punta Gorda, Florida, the people there, knowing Ron’s background, elected him to be President of their Association.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Kristin; two daughters, Ronda (Mark) Stokoe and Karen (Robert) Walker; one son, Charles “Chuck” (Christine) Long; one step-daughter, Colleen George; six grandchildren, Matthew (Brandi) Long, Lindsay Long, Alyssa (Clayton) Knowlton, Tyler Stokoe, Scott Walker and Ashley Walker; two-step-grandchildren, Jesse Cramer and Vanessa Cramer; two great-grandchildren, Caden and Logan Long; two brothers, Larry (Willa) Long and Lynn (Rosemary) Long; several nieces and nephews; and by his dog, Lollypop.

Ron was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy S. Long.


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CATHERINE “KAY” ALLOCCO

Canandaigua- Kay Allocco, age 90, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2012.

Friends may call at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 16th). Her life will be celebrated during her Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Canandaigua, Wednesday (Oct. 17th) at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Theresa’s Cemetery, Stanley.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Mt. Carmel House, 4 Planet St., Rochester, NY 14606.

Kay was born at home on Huff Hill in Hornby, NY. She raised her family in Rochester, before retiring as an LPN from Monroe Community Hospital and moving to Crystal Beach, Gorham, in 1978.

Kay professed vows as a Lay Carmelite in 1997, and was a member of the Holy Rosary Society.

She is survived by sons, Thomas (Vicki), David (Janet), Edward, and William (Teresa); 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Anne (Ed) Bart; sister-in-law, Marilyn Duvall, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by parents, Arthur and Margaret (Strehl) Duvall, brothers, Paul and John Duvall, and daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Allocco.

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DONALD E. CAPOZZI, SR.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend

Rushville- Donald Capozzi, Sr., age 70, went home to Jesus, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

Friends may call Monday (Oct. 15th) from 3 to 4 p.m. at Zion Fellowship, 5188 Bristol Rd., Canandaigua. A Memorial Service will follow at 4 p.m.
Friends may also celebrate Don’s life Wednesday (Oct. 17th) 7 p.m. at Oasis Christian Fellowship, 2070 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield, NY 14526. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to his wife, Michelle, 338 Rte. 247, Rushville, NY 14544.

Don was the son of the late Anthony and Beatrice Capozzi. He was a member and elder of Oasis Fellowship.

Don is survived by his wife of 49 years, Michelle Howard Capozzi; five children, Donald (Laurie) Capozzi, Jr. of TN, Kenneth (Michelle) Capozzi of Pittsford, Michelle (Gary) Garlock of Canandaigua, Jeneane (Joshua) Sonoga of W.VA. and Yvonne Capozzi of Rushville; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony C. Capozzi, Jr. and David (Sally) Helfer; mother-in-law, Minnie Howard;  uncles, nieces, nephews and sisters and brothers-in-law.

He was predeceased by his sister, Jeanette Bickel.

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Penn Yan- Katherine A. Taylor Bowker, age 73, of The Homestead, died peacefully with her friends who helped her.

There will be a private family service only.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Arc of Yates, 235 North Ave., Penn Yan, NY 14527, serving folks with disabilities.

Katherine was born in Olyphant, PA, the daughter of the late Desmond and Gertrude Moore Taylor. Raised in Geneva, NY, she graduated from DeSales High School in 1957, noted as a “Real Student”, “Individualist”, “Graceful Charm”, “Loved Pizza” and a “Blues Chaser”. Katherine later graduated from Cornell University and worked in New York City. She worked in several libraries, and loved to read and walk.

Katherine is predeceased by her brothers, Kevin Taylor, R. James  Taylor; and her favorite pet dog, Mikey.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Taylor; nieces, Katherine Wells, Brenda (Bill) Dueck; nephews, Mitchell Taylor and James (Cheryl) Taylor; great-nieces and nephews, Khya, Angie, Jeffrey, Joshua, Rachael, Sam, Jamie and Justin; and cousins in Colorado and Pennsylvania.

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INEZ IRENE HEROD

Loving wife, mother and grandmother

Stanley- Inez Herod, age 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service; the Gorham Historical Society; and the Gorham Free Library.

Inez was born in Strong, Maine, the daughter of the late Montell and Bessie Gray. She married Milford “Milt” Herod in 1938. She was very dedicated to her family, and enjoyed reading, gardening and preserving various foods. She was a member of the NY Farm Bureau.

Inez is survived by five children, Walter “Walt” Herod of Florida, Alma (George) Harford of Stanley, Alicia “Jeanne” Flook of Gorham, Gordon (Patricia) Herod of Stanley and Anita (John) Kriese of Branchport; 17 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; and her special cat friend, “Tiny”.

Inez was predeceased by her son, Arthur “Artie” Herod in 1968, and her husband, “Milt” in 1996, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth.

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INEZ  HEROD
Loving wife, mother and grandmother

Stanley- Inez Herod, age 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; or to the Gorham Historical Society.

Inez was born in Maine, the daughter of the late Montell and Bessie Gray. She married Milford “Milt” Herod in 1938. She was very dedicated to her family, and enjoyed reading, gardening and preserving various foods. She was a member of the NY Farm Bureau.

Inez is survived by five children, Walter “Walt” Herod of Florida, Alma (George) Harford of Stanley, Alicia “Jeanne” Flook of Gorham, Gordon (Patricia) Herod of Stanley and Anita (John) Kriese of Branchport; 17 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; and her special cat friend, “Tiny”.

Inez was predeceased by her son, Arthur “Artie” Herod in 1968, and her husband, “Milt” in 1996, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth.


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GORHAM- Alice Parsons, age 93, died Wednesday (Oct. 3, 2012).

Friends may call Friday (Oct. 5th) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, and Saturday (Oct. 6th) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church; followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 84, Gorham, NY 14461.

Alice was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Gorham. She was a sweet, loving person who enjoyed her family. She liked to cook, garden and do puzzles and needlepoint.

She is survived by her son, Bruce (Donna) Parsons of Newark; four grandchildren, Timothy (Paula) Parsons, Elaine Parsons, Greg Parsons and Kristi (Doug) Crouse; three great-grandchildren, Renee, Tori and Michael Parsons; two step-grandchildren, Kelli (Frank) Giordano and Julie Lannon; two step-great-grandchildren, Ben and Thomas Giordano; one sister-in-law, Shirley (Don) Hurlburt; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Claude Parsons; and by one daughter; and two sons, Clarence and Claudie.


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ELAINE COLF

Canandaigua- Elaine Colf, 81, passed away Saturday (Sept. 29, 2012).

Friends may call Monday (Oct. 1st) from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, NY. A funeral service will be held Tuesday (Oct. 2nd) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Elaine was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel Gerlinger Schramm. She had been a cashier at Finger Lakes Race Track.

Elaine enjoyed playing euchre and marbles. She was also a bird watcher and loved sunflowers.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James R. Colf, Sr.; three children, James R. Colf, Jr., Leon (Brenda) Colf and Margo (Steven) Palma; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Badger; and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Elaine was predeceased by two brothers, Otto and John Schramm; and one sister, Betty Wyffles.

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CHRISTOPHER TROTTIER

STANLEY- Christopher Robert Trottier, age 28, died Thursday (Sept. 27, 2012) as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Friends may call Tuesday (Oct. 2nd) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Wednesday (Oct. 3rd) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to  “Fund for Christopher Trottier’s Children”, c/o Chase Bank, 130 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Christopher attended Marcus Whitman Central School. He served in the U.S. Army from 2005 until 2011, serving tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He was employed at AAI Corp.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Shannon Cooley Trottier; two children, Cadence and Collin Trottier; his parents, Robert Trottier, and Deborah (Brian) Kluss; three brothers, Micheal (Darcie) Taylor, Jonathan Trottier and Trevor Munsee; two sisters, Desiree Munsee and Brandi Johnson; father-in-law, Paul (Kathryn) Cooley; mother-in-law, Sharlyn (Anthony) Secor; brother-in-law, Jason (Daria) Cooley; sister-in-law, Kellilyn (Jerry Proctor) Cooley; Shannon’s grandparents, Judson and Pat Ransom and Doris Cooley; and several nieces and nephews.


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ELEANOR  AFFLECK

“Miss Ellie”

Canandaigua/Hall- Eleanor K. Affleck, age 91, formerly of 80 Parrish Street, passed away on Wednesday (Sept. 26th), after a brief illness.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ, in Hall, NY, on Sunday, October 14th at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Congregational UCC, P.O. Box 56, Hall, NY 14463; Cardiac Rehabilitation Scholarship Fund, Thompson Health, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424; or Happy Tails, P.O. Box 682, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Eleanor was born in 1920, to the late Alexander and Mary (Rennie) Kirkpatrick of Hall. Both her parents were Scottish immigrants. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1938, and from Park Avenue Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester in 1945. Eleanor married Robert Whyte Affleck, of Gorham, on April 27, 1946. She worked for many years as an RN and secretary for the late Dr. Martin J. Coyne, a surgeon and general practitioner in Geneva.

Eleanor was an active, lifelong member of Union Congregational United Church of Christ, in Hall. She served as church treasurer for many years, and was a deacon at the time of her death. Eleanor was an eleven-year participant and volunteer with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Thompson Health. She also was a former volunteer at Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, and a former member of the Canandaigua Garden Club.

Eleanor loved to dance, travel (especially cruises) and spend time with her family and friends. At age 85, she and her daughter went to Scotland and visited the small town where her grandparents lived. It was a trip she especially cherished. She will be remembered by many for her positive outlook, her sense of humor and her ready smile.

She is survived by son, Thomas R. Affleck (Dawn Frank); daughter, Kathie Affleck; grandson, Thomas B. Affleck; nephew, Todd Smith (Mary Lou Garrett) and her beloved granddog,Jessie. In addition to many friends and extended family, she is also survived by Cheryl Yautzy Ray (Geno Angelidis), who was like a daughter; and special friend, Betty Dibble.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased, in 1996, by her husband of 49 years; her sister, Elizabeth Smith in 2009; and by Charles Yautzy, her good friend and traveling companion, in 2010.

The family would like to thank all the staff at the OCHF for the loving care they provided to our Mom during the last 3 weeks of her life.

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Helen L. Jensen

 Geneva- Helen L. Jensen, age 98, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at Geneva Living Center North.

Friends and family may call on Monday (Sept. 24th) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Seneca #9 Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Seneca #9 Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seneca #9 Presbyterian Church, 4414 Number Nine Rd., Stanley, NY 14561; or to the Activities Dept., Geneva Living Center North, 196 North St., Geneva, NY 14456.

Helen was born in Geneva in 1914. She was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Christensen. Helen graduated from Geneva High School in 1932. After high school she worked as a waitress and housekeeper for Beckers Hotel and Restaurant in the Old Forge, NY, area.
Helen was a member of Seneca #9 Presbyterian Church, and was active in the Ruth Watson Class. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and a life-long homemaker.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Linda Jensen of Geneva; four sons, Norman (Leann) Jensen of Candor, NY, Alan (Karen) Jensen of Geneva, Frederick Jensen of Geneva and Neil (Isabelle) Jensen of Stanley; one sister, Lucia Ross of North Creek, NY; five grandchildren, Seth (Ren¢ee) Jensen, Matthew (Melinda) Jensen, Sarah (Andy Mussack) Jensen, Lindsey Jensen and Megan Jensen; two step-grandchildren, Stuart Mitchell and Jennifer (Clinton) Mitchell Judd; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
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MARJORIE BROWN POTTER

Stanley- Marjorie Brown Potter, age 88, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Virginia.

Friends may call Friday (Sept. 21st) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 41, Gorham, NY 14461; or the Ontario County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Marjorie was born in Wisconsin. She was retired from the Geneva City School District. Marjorie was predeceased first by her  husband of 43 years, Floyd “Bill” Brown, and then by her husband of 13 years, Elton “Dutch” Potter.

Marjorie was very active in her community. She was a member of the Town of Seneca Historical Society and the Hall Embroidery Circle.  Marjorie was a member and officer of the Order of the Eastern Star, Fenogowone- Canandaigua –Victor Lodge #454; and a former Grand Representative and former President of the Eastern General Committee. She was a member and officer of the Danish Sisterhood, Ingrid Lodge #172; and of the Gorham  Rebekah Lodge # 220, having been Noble Grand in 2011. Marjorie was also a member of the Waupaca, Wisconsin, Historical Society.

Marjorie is survived by two daughters, Shirley Ann Doney of Massachusetts, and Jeanne R. Brown of Virginia; two sisters and two brothers, Alice Stoltzman, Janet Rader, Richard (Beverly) Mykel  and William (Laura) Mykel, all of Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Marian Minton.

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Howard Ernhout

Middlesex- Howard Stephen Ernhout, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14. 2012, at the home of his son, Stephen, in Middlesex, NY.
A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, Sept. 29th at 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, NY.  Members of the James F. Moore Memorial V.F.W. Post #8726 will provide full military honors.

Donations in Howard’s memory may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; or the Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830-3657.

Howard was born to Stephen H. Ernhout and Grace (Cahill) Ernhout in New Milford, NY. The family moved to Bellvale, NY in 1934. Howard joined the Army in 1939, and prior to World  War II was stationed with the 72nd Coast Artillery at Fort Randolph, Panama, achieving the rank of sergeant.  During the war, he served meritoriously with the 119th Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division, 1st and 9th Armies. During World War II, the 119th saw continuous fighting in operation Cobra and Battle of the Bulge, among others. He received several accommodations, including the Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver Star.

Howard returned to Bellvale and married Helen Marie Schmick on February 24, 1946. Together they operated the Ernhout Poultry Farm for 35 years, and there raised their three children, Stephen, Paul and Karen. After retiring, Howard and Helen moved upstate to a cottage on Waneta Lake in Steuben County. Howard was predeceased by Helen, his wife of 66 years, who passed away this January at the age of 85. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Phillip (Margaret) Walsh, Edward Ernhout, Charles Ernhout, and Marjorie (William) Schmik and granddaughter, Hayley Ernhout.

Howard had a likeable and friendly nature. He was a successful farmer and businessman, who developed and honed his building skills. His home was always open to friends and neighbors, and Howard was always there to lend a hand to help with a repair or building project. He loved all sports; playing baseball for the American Legion League and boxing in the Army. Howard was a member of the Mead-Price American Legion Post #1208 in Wayne, NY; and was a Charter and Life Member of the V.F.W, Warwick Valley Post # 4662.

Howard is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Karen (Mark Connell) Ernhout of Scott, NY; sons, Stephen Ernhout of Middlesex, NY, and Paul (Anita) Ernhout of Tyrone, NY; grandchildren, Ryan (Jenna) Ernhout, Carrie (John Forde) Ernhout, Mariah (Patrick) Fegley, Chelsea Ernhout, Mattie (Trevor) Sutherland, Adrienne (Cody) Hall, Ethan Ernhout and Nolan Ernhout; and one great-grandchild, Blake Levi Sutherland. He is also survived by one brother, Donald Ernhout of Sparks, NV; sister-in-law, Helen Ernhout, of New Milford, NY; special nephew, Lous Schmick (and his wife, Nadine) of Beaver Dams, NY; and aunt, Irene Cahill, of Warwick, NY, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

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Kenneth Weeks


STANLEY -  Kenneth E. Weeks, age 71, died Sept. 1, 2012.

A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday (Sept. 29th) at 11 a.m. at Gorham Cemetery, with military honors by the Canandaigua American Legion Post.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 41, Gorham, NY 14461.

Kenneth was the son of the late John and Alice Maney Weeks.
He graduated from Gorham Central School and FLCC. He served in the U.S. Army and then the Navy for 20 years, aboard the USS Pharris. Kenneth was retired from the V.A. Medical Center in Canandaigua. He was a life member of the Canandaigua V.F.W. Post #7414; and a member of the Canandaigua American Legion Post # 256.

He is survived by his sister, Helen Gebo; two great-nieces, Alice Newman and Caroline Bennett; and six great-great-nieces and one great-great-nephew.

He was predeceased by his niece, Pamela Hill Mack and his brother, James H. Weeks.

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Richard H. “Dick” Frarey

STANLEY - Richard H. “Dick” Frarey, 81, died Monday (Sept. 10, 2012).
       
Friends may call Thursday (Sept. 13th) from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Church Cemetery.
        
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; or to Clifton Springs Hospital, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs, NY 14432.
        
Dick was the son of the late Harry and Elsie Stearman Frarey. He graduated from Gorham Central School in 1949. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean War.
       
Dick worked for Town of Hopewell Highway Department and then for the Keeney Construction in Canandaigua. He was the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Seneca for 15 years, retiring in 1987. Dick was also a Town of Seneca Councilman for 12 years. After retirement, Dick worked for 15 years at the Big Lots store in Canandaigua, and at the Clifton Springs Hospital.
       
Dick was a member of the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church. He loved his family and friends, and adored his grandchildren. Dick also loved outdoor activities and being with people. He loved life.
      
  Dick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Perthel Frarey; two sons, Thomas (Kim) Frarey and John Frarey; two grandchildren, Samuel and Hannah Frarey; sister, Beverly Schaff; sister-in-law, Shirley (Rick) Larsen; and brother-in-law, Jerry (Kathy) Perthel; and several nieces and nephews.

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CAROLYN PARKS

Canandaigua- Carolyn R. Parks, age 80, died Sept. 5, 2012.

Per her wishes, there will be no formal funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd.,  Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Carolyn was the daughter of the late John and Iva Hetrick. She worked at Gorham Elementary School for many years. After her retirement, she and her husband, David, wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida. They enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and Canada. They enjoyed family and loved being grandparents. Her husband, David, predeceased her in 2010.

Carolyn is survived by two children, Bruce ( Carrie Gambill) Parks and Saundra (Stephen) Waugh; six grandchildren, Jesse Parks, Megan Deal, Tom Pechler, Tammy Waugh, Shaun Waugh and Tiffany Wingard; and 13 great-grandchildren.

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CANANDAIGUA - Carl L. Stell, age 86, of Hall Rd., died Friday (Aug. 24, 2012).

Friends may call Tuesday (Aug. 28th) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (Aug. 29th) at 11 a.m. at the Rushville United Methodist Church. 
Burial will be in Rushville  Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund of The Gardens, M.M. Ewing C.C.C., 350 Parish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424; or to Sonnenberg Gardens, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Carl was the son of the late Carl F. Stell and Esther Reed Stell. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who served in Korea during the Korean War. Carl retired from the Canandaigua Post Office in 1989, after 30 years of service. After his retirement, Carl worked for  Lakeview Lawn and Landscape for 10 years. He was a member of the Canandaigua American Legion, Post #0256.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene Becker Francisco Stell;
four children, Dale (Carla Lee) Stell, Randy (Linda) Stell, Pamela (Jerry) Stearns and Wanda (William) Gallagher;
five grandchildren, Carly (Christian) Curran, Casey (Peter) Fleming, Ryan Stell, Tyler Stell and Shannon Gallagher;
one great-granddaughter, Lia Fleming;
two step-children Lynnette (Donald) Miller and Gail (Daryn) Backal;
four step-grandchildren, Jared Miller, Nathan Miller, Kyle Backal and Jeremy Backal;
three sisters, Ada Clark, Barbara Curry and April Raner;
four brothers, Fred (Joan) Stell, Richard (Brenda) Stell, Donald (Sandra) Stell and William (Etta) Stell;
and several nieces and nephews.

Carl was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Dutcher Stell in 1991; and by his sister, Virginia Langmaid; and brother, Jean Stell.



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STANLEY- Melvin H. Sloth, age70, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday (August 30th) at 5:00 p.m. at the Seneca Presbyterian Church, 4414 Number Nine Rd., Stanley. Burial will be in Number Nine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions  may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Melvin was the son of the late Henry and Agnes Nelson Sloth. He was the Town of Seneca Highway Superintendent for the Town of Seneca, retiring after 35 years of service.

He is survived by two daughters, Tracy Munzer, and Terri (Mark) Rasmussen; four grandchildren, Cordell Rasmussen, Grace Munzer, Collyn Rasmussen and Amelia Rasmussen; three sisters, Esther (Bob) Mosick, Rosa (Harold “Sonny”) Hutchinson, and Nancy (Tony) Pitifer; two brothers, Bruce (Jean) Sloth and Paul (Marilyn) Sloth; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine M. Cavallaro Sloth in August of 2009; and by his sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Bud Fink.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, Gorham, NY.


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Town of Seneca- Howard James Hemminger, Sr., age 87, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.

Friends may call Monday (Aug. 27th) from 2 to 4  and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Tuesday (Aug. 28th) at 10 A.M. at Seneca Presbyterian Church, 4414 Number Nine Rd., Stanley. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Howard was the son of the late Charles and Rose Cooley Hemminger. On April 12, 1947, he married Shirley J. Millerd at the Seneca Presbyterian Church. He owned and farmed H. J. Hemminger & Son Farm, in the Town of Seneca.

Howard was an active member of Seneca Presbyterian Church, having served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Trustee and Elder. Active in his community, he had been a Seneca Town Councilman, a member of the Ontario County Farm Bureau, and the Dresden Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife of  65 years, Shirley; one son, Howard James (Carol) Hemminger, Jr.; three daughters, Cynthia (Richard) Phillips, Susan Hemminger and Sandra (Gary) Antinelli; six grandchildren, Philip (Lori) Hemminger, Laurie Hemminger, Jonathan (Megan) Phillips, Matthew (Tina) Phillips, Elizabeth (Marc) Gardner and Nathan Phillips; 8 great-grandchildren, Philip Jr., Andrew, and Sara Hemminger, and Andrew, Christopher, Timothy, Julia and Zachery Phillips; sisters-in-law, Elsie Hemminger, and Katherine Green; brother-in-law,, Oakleigh (Pauline) Millerd; and several nieces and nephews.

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Middlesex- Deborah Ann Murphy, age 55, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012.

Friends may call Wednesday (Aug. 22nd) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Thursday (Aug. 23rd) at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery

Memorial contributions may be made to The Homestead, 418 N. Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Deborah was the daughter of the late Niles Bourne and Beverly  Brown Bourne. A 1975 graduate of Marcus Whitman Central School, she was inducted into the its Girls’ Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame in 1994.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Barbara Socciarelli) Murphy, Jr., and Timothy (Mary) Murphy; four grandchildren, Makayla, Brianna, Matthew and Sasha Murphy; two brothers, Rick (Betsey) Bourne and Ralph (Carol) Bourne; one sister, Darla (Jeff) Hesbon; her grandmother, Francis Brown; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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PENN YAN- Charles Frank Monnen, Sr.  age 85, died  Sunday (Aug. 5, 2012).

A graveside service will be held Friday (Aug. 10th) at 2 p.m. at Bellona Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; or to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 320 S. Pearl St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Charles was born in Wilson, NY. He had resided in Youngstown, NY, Penn Yan, NY, and Florida. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in Guam and Saipan. He retired from the NY State Power Authority, after 25 years of service.

Charles is survived by his wife, Helen Olsen Monnen; four sons, Charles (Isobel) Monnen, Jr.; Philip (Rhea) Monnen, Scott Monnen, and Eric (E Dee) Monnen; step-children, Darryl Christensen, Robyn (Rick) Hall and Julie (Arnie) Christensen; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased in 1997 by his first wife, Mary Lillian (Antram) Monnen; and by his parents, Millard and Kitty Monnen.

Arrangements: Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, Inc., Gorham, NY.

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DAVID R. GREEN
Rushville- David R. Green, age 62, of Rte. 245, died Thursday (August 2, 2012).

Friends may call Sunday (August 5th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 160 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester, NY 14618.

David is survived by his twin brother, Donald (Debbie Austin) Green, and other siblings, Jane Green, Sandy (Alvin) Ryder, Dolly Van Sickle, Doug Green and Linda (Milton) Skyner; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Louise Hall Green; four brothers, Ronald, Robert, Charles and Clifford Green; and two sisters, Mary and Frances Green.

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NOLA CURTIS CYPHERT

   

Phelps- Nola Curtis Cyphert, 68, of Phelps, was called home by her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2012, after a courageous 47-year battle with juvenile diabetes.

          Friends may call at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, on Wednesday (Aug. 1^st) between 3 and 5 p.m. and 6 and 8 p.m. A celebration of Mrs. Cyphert’s life will take place Thursday, August 2^nd, at 10:00 a.m. at Lifespring Community Church, 5026 North Rd., Canandaigua.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 84, Gorham, NY 14461; Lifespring Community Church; or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rochester Chapter, 1200-A Scottsville Rd., Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14624.

          Born in Gorham, NY, Mrs. Cyphert graduated from SUNY Brockport, and was employed for 27 years as a health and physical education teacher and coach at Geneva City School District. She was active in the Finger Lakes BMW Motorcycle Club, the Kanandaique Corvette Club, the Tuesday Club of Phelps and Community Bible Study.

          She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Henry Cyphert, Jr.; daughters, Rayne (David Benz) Hammond-Benz and Summer (Jonathan) Trezciak, both of Clifton Springs; four beloved grandchildren; sister, Pamela Curtis of Clifton Springs; brothers, William (Deborah) Curtis of Stanley, Robert (Holly) Curtis of Phoenix, NY, and Timothy (Connie) Curtis of Winston-Salem, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

          She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Florence Curtis.

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Funeral services will be held Wednesday (Aug. 1st) at 11:30 A.M. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gorham Free Library, P.O. Box 211, Gorham, NY 14461; or to the Gorham Fire Co., P.O. Box 174, Gorham, NY 14461.

Helen was born in East Buffalo, PA. She was the daughter of the late J. Wesley Clarke and Lottie Bowersox Clarke. On June 29, 1943 she married LaVerne N. Dunn.

Helen had worked at the Sunnyside Retirement Home in Gorham, and had volunteered with Meals on Wheels for many years. Helen was a member of the #220 Gorham Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed reading and word searches.

Helen is survived by five children, Steve (Loretta) Dunn, LaVon (Larry) Swan, Lori (Richard) Lattier, Scott (Mary Margaret) Dunn and Corey Dunn; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Runner and Louise Johnson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Runner; sister-in-law, Pat Clarke; and several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Helen was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, LaVerne Dunn on Jan. 4, 2006; and by her brother, Larry Clarke, and her sister, Sylvia Runner.

          Barb was the daughter of the late George and Gladys Kikkert. She grew up in Hall, NY. Barb was a graduate of Geneva High School, class of 1970 and of SUNY Potsdam in 1985. She worked for the Geneva General Hospital Day Care for 19 years. Barb loved taking pictures and taking care of kids.

 

          She is survived by her sister, Pam (John) Fenik of Waterloo; her brother, James (Julie) Kikkert of Hall; two nephews, Nick Fenik and Thomas Kikkert; two nieces, Ella Kikkert  and Jacqueline Fenik; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Barbara J. Kikkert

Waterloo/Hall- Barbara J. Kikkert, age 59, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home.
Friends may call Friday (July 27^th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Saturday (July 28^th) at 2 p.m. at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hall. Burial will be in Little Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Congregational United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 56, Hall, NY 14463.

Barb was the daughter of the late George and Gladys Kikkert. She grew up in Hall, NY. Barb was a graduate of Geneva High School, class of 1970 and of SUNY Potsdam in 1985. She worked for the Geneva General Hospital Day Care for 19 years. Barb loved taking pictures and taking care of kids.

She is survived by her sister, Pam (John) Fenik of Waterloo; her brother, James (Julie) Kikkert of Hall; two nephews, Nick Fenik and Thomas Kikkert; two nieces, Ella Kikkert and Jacqueline Fenik; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

 

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RUSHVILLE - Martha Curtis Ciaccia, age 64 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Rushville, passed away on July 8, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Gorham, NY at 11:00 on Saturday, July 28, 2012.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Kenya Project at 1291 East Madison Avenue, Athens, TN  37381 or Le Tourneau Christian Camp 4950 County Rd. 11, Rushville, NY 14544.

Martha was a graduate of Middlesex Valley Central and Roberts Wesleyan College. She was predeceased by her parents, Wendell and Dorothy Curtis.
          
She is survived by her husband, Tom Ciaccia; children, Lou (Maryanne) Ciaccia, Erica (Sam) Held, Anna (Casey) Cordray; siblings. Paul (Ginny) Curtis, Mary Jane (John) Lowery, Faye (Steve) Evans, Donna (Jerry) Bay, Ruth Ann (Greg) Bruce, Philip (Debbie) Curtis, Tom Curtis, and Scott (Laura) Curtis; 9 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

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STANLEY- Eugenia “Jeanne” B. Wilson, age 88, of Rte. 245, died Tuesday (June 26, 2012).

Friends may call Saturday (June 30th) from 1 to3 p.m. at the Gorham United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 225, Gorham, NY 14461.

Jeanne retired from F.W. Woolworth department store in Geneva in 1986. She was a member and past Financial Secretary of the Gorham United Methodist Church, and its Booster Class. She was also a member of the Gorham Quilt Guild and the N.Y.S. Steam Pageant.

Jeanne is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Richard) Jones and Harlene (Leslie) Wilson; one son, Harold (Lori Hicks) Power; six grandchildren, Tracy (Michael) Matt, Daniel (Mary Ann) Jones, Dennis (Kristine) Jones, Sherri (Chuck) Kolz, Dianna (Jerry) Snyder and Kimberly (Scott) Sanford; nine great-grandchildren, Amanda and Martin Matt, Brandon (Katie), Bryant, and Bradley Jones, Justin and Ryan Jones,  and Tyler and Trevor Kolz; one great-great-granddaughter, Addison Jones; three step-children, Kirk (Judy) Wilson, Leon (Lucy) Wilson and Bobby (Pam) Wilson; and several step-grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren..

Arrangements by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

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RUTH E. LIGHTFOOTE

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother

Gorham/Bloomfield- Ruth E. Lightfoote, age 87, died Sunday (June 24, 2012) in Canandaigua.

A funeral service will be held Sunday (July 1st) at 2 p.m. at the Reed Corners Federated Church. A reception will be held at the church following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund, Reed Corners Federated Church, 4030 Rte. 247, Canandaigua, NY 14424; or to the Activities Fund, M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Ruth was the daughter of the late Leroy and Ruth Sawyer Goodwin. She was born June 27, 1924 in Geneva, NY.  She married Dick Lightfoote on July 4, 1942. Ruth had worked in the cafeteria at Gorham Central School, and in the Gorham and Geneva Post Offices. Ruth was a member of  the Reed Corners Federated Church and the Gorham Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, but most of all she enjoyed her family.  After retirement she and her husband, Dick, enjoyed wintering in Florida.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 69 years, Charles Richard “Dick” Lightfoote; her son, Charles D. (Nancy) Lightfoote; her daughter, Marilyn (Donald) DeSmith; four grandchildren, Scott Lightfoote, Rachel Sheehan, Matthew (Michelle) DeSmith and Suzanne (Jeremy) Kierst; four great-grandchildren, Morgan and Madelyn DeSmith and Griffin and Austin Kierst; three sisters-in-law, Rose Ann Goodwin, Viola Goodwin and Eleanor Lightfoote; brother-in-law, Harold Raab; and several nieces and nephews.

Ruth’s family thanks the staff at the Lakeview Unit, the Pines Unit and the Rehab Staff of F.F. Thompson Hospital for their warm and compassionate care.

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L. Wilbur “Tad” Lafler

Middlesex- “Tad” Lafler, age 82, died Wednesday (June 20, 2012) in Canandaigua.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday (June 24th) at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Burial will be in Overackers Cemetery, with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlesex Hose Co., P.O. Box 147, Middlesex, NY 14507, or the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance, 817 Rte. 245, Middlesex, NY 14507.

“Tad” was the son of the late L. Raymond and Esther Evarts Lafler.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He owned and operated Lafler’s Garage until retiring in 2007. “Tad” enjoyed stock car racing, gardening and doing home improvements.

“Tad” was a member of the Johnson-Costello American Legion Post #355 in Penn Yan for 60 years, and a member of the Middlesex Hose Company for 62 years. He was also a member of the Middlesex United Methodist Church, and was on the Overackers Cemetery Board.

Tad is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline Fleischman Lafler; two sons, Kevin (Bridget) Lafler and David Lafler; four grandchildren, Cody, Patrick, Caseley and Mallory Lafler; sisters-in-law, Donna (John) Evarts and Laura Mae Wallace; and brothers-in-law, George (Nita) Fleischman and Bob Davis, Sr.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters.

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PENN YAN/BENTON- Marguerite L. (Harrison) Stine, age 88, passed away Monday (June 18, 2012).

A graveside service will be held June 22nd at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Suite 4, 3500 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623.

Marguerite was the daughter of the late Harrison Ribble and Elizabeth Walizer Ribble. She was a member of the Penn Yan Bible Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lee (Daniel) Tousley; two grandchildren, Wendy (Matthew) Quance and Danielle (Christopher) Choate; six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Amanda and Emily Quance, and Caleb, Malia and Trinity Choate; and several nieces and nephews.

Marguerite was predeceased by her first husband, Franklin J. Harrison in 1965; her son, Roland J. Harrison in 2008; and her second husband, John Stine; in 1999.


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ARKPORT- Grover George “Bud” Tomion, age 89, of St. Petersburg, Florida and Arkport, NY, died Tuesday (June 12, 2012) at the V.A. Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.

Friends may call Sunday (June 17th) from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, NY 14461. A funeral service will be held Monday (June 18th) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the V.F.W. Sunshine Post #6828, 4145 34th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33714.

“Bud” was born in Holcomb and was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Tomion and Bessie Trumble Tomion. “Bud” served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a truck driver in the Normandy Invasion, under General George Patton. He served in Germany, England, France and Czechoslovakia.
“Bud” was a member and officer of the V.F.W. Sunshine Post # 6827 in St. Petersburg, FL, and of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #11, in Clearwater, FL. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and other outdoors activities.

“Bud” is survived by his wife, Marian Baker Tomion, who he married on Jan. 1, 1971; two sons, Michael (Christine) Tomion and Robert Tomion; one daughter, Shirley Moore; three grandchildren, Hope Tomion, Heather Hootman and Alisa Tomion; one great-granddaughter, Chelsea Hootman; four step-grandchildren, Jamie (Norma Jean) Moore, Kevin Moore, Kelley (Harold) Lee and Jodi (Todd) Campbell; several step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

“Bud” was predeceased by his step-son, William Stiles; by two step-grandsons, Bill Stiles and Terry Moore; and by his four sisters.

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MARION/GORHAM- Thomas R. Davis, age 59, died Monday (June 11, 2012) at his home.

Friends may call Saturday (June 16th) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham, 14461. A Memorial Service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Marion, 3848 N. Main St., Marion, NY 14505.

Tom was a graduate of Gorham Central School. He was employed at SEECO Printing Services in Savannah and Clyde for many years. He volunteered at the United Church of Marion’s Food Sense Program.

Tom is survived by his father, Robert Davis; five brothers, Robert (Cynthia) Davis, Jr., Doug Davis, Randy (Nancy) Davis, Jim (Gail) Davis, and Scott (Teri) Davis; special friends, Raymond and Suzanne Braselton; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. 

He was predeceased by his mother, Joan Lafler Davis.


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RUSHVILLE/WEBSTER — Lori Twitchell Naum, age 50, died on Monday, June 4, 2012, in Rochester.

Friends may call on Thursday, June 7,  from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Church in Shortsville. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation, Suite 108, 890 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.

Lori was a 1979 graduate of Marcus Whitman Central School and a Rochester Business Institute graduate.
She had worked for attorney Martin Muehe in Canandaigua.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel T. Naum; daughter, Tania (Karsharka Burton) Jones; granddaughter, Isis Harmony Burton; mother, Alice Twitchell DeMay; two brothers, Scott (Sue) Twitchell and Skip (Tracie Dunton) Twitchell; stepdaughters, Katie Naum and Laura Naum; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Suzanne (Jeff) Marinelli, Paul (Cathy) DeMay, Mary Jo Cosaro,Christine (Tate) Colburn, Jennifer (Scott) Notebaert, Patrick (Laurie) DeMay  and Jamie (Tracy) DeMay; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Lori was predeceased by her father, David Twitchell; and brother, Edward Lee “Ted” Twitchell.

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 GORHAM- Luke William Rook Fordon, age 16, died June 4, 2012 in Rochester.

Friends may call Friday (June 15th) from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday (June 16th) at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

  Please bring canned food for Ronald McDonald House to the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Happiness House, 731 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; Ronald McDonald House, 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester, NY 14620; or to Golisano Children’s Hospital, 300 E. River Rd., Box 278996 , Rochester, NY 14627.

Luke had attended Happiness House’s Pre-School in Geneva, the BOCES program at the Perkins Elementary School in Newark; and the Mary Cariola Children’s Center in Rochester.

He is survived by his mother, Roberta (Leonard Barto) Rook  Fordon; his father, William (Denise) Fordon; maternal grandmother, Betty Rook; paternal grandparents, William and Joyce Fordon; brothers and sisters, CoraBeth Fordon, Brooke Miller, Andrew (Cassie) Webb, Damian Lyons, Angela Griffin, Faith Moll and Shane Hight; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.


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GENEVA- A Memorial Mass will be held for Raymond and Margaret “Peg” Marks on Saturday (June) 16th) at 9:15 A.M. at St. Stephen’s Church in Geneva.

Raymond, who died in 2007, was a  house painter, and was active in the Boy Scouts.

Peg, who died in 2011, was a full-time homemaker.

They had lived on the Pre-Emption Rd. until retirement, when they moved to Florida.

They are survived by four children, Tom (Mary Lou) Marks, David (Jan) Marks and Peggy Lee (John) Barry, and Paul (Diane) Marks; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; Peg’s brother, James Carroll, and sister, Helen (George) Stokes; Ray’s sister, James (Elvin) Grube; and several nieces and nephews.

They were predeceased by their son, Daniel Marks; and by Don and Alice Carroll Marks, Marie Wiley, Gerald Carroll, Duane Marks and Dorothy Marks.

Arrangements: Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, Gorham, NY.


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REV. LEON F. STILLMAN

Lorraine- Rev. Leon F. Stillman, age 92, passed away at his home in Rushville, NY, on Feb. 13, 2012.

A graveside service will be held at the Adams Rural Cemetery on Rte. 11 at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd.

Memorial contributions may be made to “Scholarships for Camp Aldersgate”, Upper NY Annual Conference, 3rd Floor, 324 University Ave., Syracuse, NY 13219.

Rev. Stillman was a graduate of Adams High School and Empire State College. He was a dairy and poultry farmer until the age of 52, when he attended the Wesley Seminary in Washington, D.C. He served many upstate churches, including Sulfur Springs, Bombay and S.  Bombay, Ft. Covington, Massena, Brasher Falls, N. Lawrence, Buckton, Newport and Middleville, Dekalb and Dekalb Junction. He retired in 1989 after pastoring the Middlesex and Vine Valley United Methodist Churches in the Finger Lakes area.

Rev. Stillman is survived by his wife of  64 years, Roberta Shelmidine Stillman; six children, Elwin (Pamela) Stillman, Diane Stillman, Marvin Stillman, Marcia Stillman, Wayne Stillman and Cathy Stillman; six grandchildren, Benjamin Loomis, Phillip Stillman, Molly Stillman, Joel Provost, Joy Dyson, and Robert Stillman; nine great-grandchildren; and his twin sister, Leona Macklen.

He was predeceased by his son, Alan Stillman in 1961, and by his parents, Benjamin and Mae Spencer Stillman.
Arrangements by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, Gorham, NY.



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BERNICE SMITH LINEHAN
“Bernie”

Potter/Canandaigua- Bernice  Linehan, age 85, died Tuesday (May 29, 2012) in Canandaigua.

Friends may call Thursday (May 31st) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shuman Cemetery.


“Bernie” was the daughter of the late Morgan and Edith Miller Smith.
She had worked in the Johnson-Smith Florist Shop in Penn Yan for many years.

“Bernie” is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Kenneth) Yentzer; her brother, Robert (Patricia) Smith; her brother-in-law, Clarence Raes; and several nieces and nephews.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, William in 1997; and by her sister, Shirley Raes and her brother Kenneth “Ted” Smith.
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Stanley- Louis “Lukie” Feltz, age 45, of Goose St., died Sunday (May 27, 2012) in Rochester.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday (June 2nd) at 11 a.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, Suited 220, Corporate Woods of Brighton, Building 30, Rochester, NY 14623; or to Mercy Flight, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

“Lukie” was a carrier for the Messenger Post Newspapers.

“Lukie” is survived by his father, Robert Feltz; sister Sheri (William Conrad) Arden; 4 nephews, Brett Arden, Kori Arden, Arik Arden and Jaden Arden; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.

He was predeceased by his mother, Rose Feltz in 2010; and his nephew, Robert Arden in 2001.

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SHORTSVILLE/STANLEY — Margaret E. Bixler, age 86, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Friends may call on Friday, May 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham. A Rebekah Service will be held at the funeral home at 7 P.M. Friday. Friends may call again from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 26. A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Memorial  Fund, Seneca Presbyterian Church, 4414 Number Nine Road, Stanley, NY 14561.

Margaret was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Osler Richie. She was born in the town of Seneca.
She had worked at Shuron Optical Company, Sterns Nursery and the U.S. Post Office.
Margaret was an active member of Seneca Number Nine Presbyterian Church and served as financial secretary and deacon. She was a member of its Ruth Watson Class, holding assorted offices.

A member of the Gorham Rebekah Lodge Number 220, Margaret was finance secretary for many years, and was a past New York Assembly Color Bearer.

Margaret is survived by one son, Harold (Sharon) Bixler Jr. of South Carolina; one daughter, Anna Marie (Don “Oogie”) Miller of Shortsville; seven grandchildren, Julie Miller, Wendy Wharton, Phillip Miller, Kristie Thompson, Christopher Miller, Holly Rivera and Deborah Mazzarella; 13 great-grandchildren, Ian Rivera, Kyle Smith, Jordan Galisdorfer, Erika and Brian Wharton, Emma, Leah and William Thompson, Shayne and Cayden Miller, Giovanni, Rosanna and Emilio Mazzarella; and two great-great-grandchildren, Luke and Kendall Ryan.
Margaret was predeceased in 2008 by her husband of 61 years, Harold Bixler. She was also predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Walter and Donald Richie; and granddaughter, Michelle Marie Miller.
Margaret will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends, but they find joy in knowing that she is reunited with Harold.

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Gorham- Robert James Watkins, age 86, of Lake-to-Lake Rd., died Saturday (May 19th) at home,  surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday (May 27th) at 3 p.m. at the Life Spring Community Church, 5026 North Rd., Canandaigua.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pregnancy Care Center, 551 Exchange St., Geneva, NY 14456; the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456; or the LeTourneau Christian Camp, 4950 Co. Rd. #11, Rushville, NY 14544-9723.

Bob was the son of the late Arthur and Edna Nelson Watkins. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1943. He was an M.P. in the U.S. Army during World  War II. On August 25, 1956 he married Gertrude Holdren at Bethel Baptist Church in Gorham.

He and Gert owned and operated Welblest Farms and an egg and produce business at the Rochester Public Market and the Genesee Valley Regional Market, where he was on the Board of Directors.  After retiring from farming he worked for Hall Fertilizer for 18 years, for Elmwood Farms for several years, and for Hansen Farms until he was 82.

Active in his community, Bob was the Gorham Town Supervisor from 1972 to 1982, when he helped create Heritage Park in 1976 , and Crystal Beach Park. He was also a member and President of the Gorham Central School Board for several years, and was involved in the 1972 merger between Gorham and the Middlesex Valley School. Bob had also been a volunteer in the Thompson Hospital Emergency Dept.

Active in his church, Bob was the treasurer for the Canandaigua Baptist Church for several years; and a Youth  Group  leader at the Bethel Baptist Church in Gorham and the Canandaigua Baptist Church.

Bob was the Rushville Lions Club’s Citizen of the Year in 2002. He was also a charter member of the George H.W. Bush National World War II Memorial.

Bob is survived b y his wife, Gertrude “Gert” Holdren Watkins; two children, Lizabeth “Beth” M. Watkins and David R. Watkins; grandson, Joshua M. Watkins; great-grandchildren, Cadence Watkins and Joshua Robert-Mason ; sister, Frances Watkins Ray; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister Jean Babiarz and her husband, Emil.





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Penn Yan, NY – George H. Wagar, 82, of Penn Yan, passed away May 3, 2012 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital.

          With respect to George’s wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday (May 12^th) at 2 p.m. at the Middlesex United Methodist Church.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund, United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 116, Middlesex, NY 14507.

          George was born in Penn Yan on January 23, 1930, the son of  Fenton and Amelia Drake Wagar. He was a local, self-employed crop and livestock farmer.

          George is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of sixty years, Elesabeth Nielsen Wagar; his children, Nancy (Todd) Gruschow, Lloyd (Maureen) Wagar and Cheryl Davis; his brother, Larry (Diane) Wagar; his sister, Lucille Patterson; four grandchildren, Tanya (Paul) Hubbard, Jeanne (Jose) Rodriguez, Jeffrey (Karen) Wagar, and Carrie Davis. George also has eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

          George was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, James and Norris; and his sisters, Mabel and Loretta.

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WALTER L. RANDOLPH, SR.

Rushville- Walt Randolph, Sr., age 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2012.

          Friends may call Thursday (April 26^th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Friday (April 27^th) at 11 a.m. at the Rushville United Methodist Church.

          Burial will be in Rose Ridge Cemetery, Naples.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville Hose Company, P.O. Box 51, Rushville, NY 14544.

          Born in Naples, Walt was the son of the late Earl and Margaret Johnson Randolph. He had worked at the Rushville Mill, at Ralph Martin Tire Co., at Comstock’s, Lohman’s and at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. He was also a self-employed farmer and contractor.

          Walt was a member of the Rushville United Methodist Church, and was a Fire Policeman with the Rushville Hose Company.  He will be missed by his many friends at Johnson’s Joint, and throughout the Rushville area.

          Walt loved and took care of his family for 94 years. He is survived by two daughters-in-law, Carolyn Randolph and Donna Randolph; four grandchildren, Annette (Brian) Wolfe, Sandra (Matt) Gardner, Margaret (Jeff East) Randolph, and Timothy Randolph; and 8 great-grandchildren.

          Walt was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Carrie L. Shepard Randolph; and by his two sons, Walter L. Randolph, Jr., and Roger Randolph.

 

 

DOROTHY J. CURTIS

 Rushville- Dorothy J. Curtis, age 89, died Saturday, April 21, 2012.

          Friends may call Sunday (April 29^th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church, 2590 E. Main St., Gorham. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospeace House, 7823 Co. Rd.  #33, Naples, NY 14512; or to LeTourneau Christian Camp, 4950 Co. Rd. #11, Rushville, NY 14544.

          Dorothy was the daughter of the late, Henry and Frances (Lambert) Jensen. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and its Ladies’ Missionary Society; the Lake-to-Lake Quilt Guild, and Gideons International.

          Dorothy is survived by 9 children, Paul (Ginny) Curtis, Mary Jane (John) Lowery, Martha (Tom) Ciaccia, Faye (Steve) Evans, Donna (Jerry) Bay, Ruth Ann (Greg) Bruce, Philip (Debbie) Curtis, Tom Curtis and Scott (Laura) Curtis; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret (Robert) Smith and Betty Short; three brothers, Chris Jensen, Howard (Delores) Jensen and Mark (Diane) Jensen; and many nieces and nephews.

          She was predeceased by her husband, Wendell Curtis, in 2003; and by her twin sister, Geraldine Betts in 2004.

          Arrangements are by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

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Memorial Service Announcement for

Robert E. Strosnider      January 28, 1922  +  October 24, 2011

 Date and Hour of Services:

Saturday, April 28, 2012   at   2 P.M.

 

 Place of Services:

Union Congregational United Church of Christ

4823 Rte. 14A, Hall, New York 14463

 

Officiating Clergy: Rev. John Paust

 

Light Refreshments following the Services

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Alfred Perry Christensen

 HALL — Alfred Perry Christensen, 89, of Route 14A, died Monday (April 16,
2012) at his home.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (April 19) at the
Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday (April 20th) at the funeral home, followed by burial in
Bellona Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Alfred was the son of the late John T. Christensen and Josephine
Christensen. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Alfred owned and operated his own farm up until his death. He was a
charter member of the Crooked Lake Fiddlers, and a member of the
Johnson-Costello American Legion Post #355 in Penn Yan, and the Penn Yan
Moose Club #2030.
Alfred is survived by five children, Ronald Christensen, James (Linda)
Christensen, Sandra (Eldon) Habberfield, Eric (Michele) Christensen and
Arnold (Julie) Christensen; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; the
mother of his children, Erna Laursen Christensen; two sisters, Helen
Jensen and Lucia Ross; two sisters-in-law, Norma Christensen and Ruby
Christensen; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his son, Marvin Christensen in 2010; by his
grandson, Peter Christensen; and by five brothers.

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STANLEY- Mildred O.  Brown, age 86, passed away Saturday (April 14, 2012) at Hospeace House in Naples.

          There will be a Memorial Service Wenesday (April 18^th) at 4 p.m. at the Gorham United Methodist Church. Rev. Kate Benton will officiate. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 41, Gorham, NY 14461.

          Mildred  enjoyed flowers,  gardening, life and people.

          She is survived by one son, Mark Brown. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley G. Brown, who died in 1993.

          Arrangements are with the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

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Phelps- Walter Frarey, Sr., arrangements incomplete at this time.
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Rushville- Carol E. (Martin) Swartwood, age 64, died Wednesday (April 4, 2012) at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.  

          Friends may call Tuesday (April 10^th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday (April 11^th) at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Rushville.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance, 817 Rte. 245, Middlesex, NY 14507; or to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 98, Rushville, NY 14544.

          Carol was the daughter of the late Ralph and Barbara Caldwell Martin. She was a 1965 graduate of Middlesex Valley Central School. She attended American University in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Elmhurst College in Illinois in 1969 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She received her Master’s degree from S.U.N.Y. Brockport. Carol taught 5^th Grade and Remedial Math at Marcus Whitman Central School for 33 years, retiring in 2006.

          Carol was a member of the Rushville United Methodist Church, the Ontario County and the New York State Retired Teachers’ Association. Her hobby was scrapbooking. Her life was her family and her community.

          Carol is survived by her husband, Ronald Swartwood; her son, Nathan Swartwood; her grandson, Ethan Swartwood; two sisters, Deb Martin and Ruth (Rick) Sawyer; two brothers, Paul Martin and Chris Martin; sister-in-law, Bette Martin; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

          She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, William “Bill” Martin.

          Carol’s family wishes to extend a special “Thank You” to the I.C.U. staff at Thompson Hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BONNIE LEE WRIGHT
Clifton Springs- Bonnie Lee Wright, 62, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Upstate Medical Center.

Friends may call Saturday (March 24th) from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial service will follow at 5 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation,  Suite 319, 3300 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618.
 Bonnie was the daughter of the late Donald and Gladys Dixon Swarthout. She was a 1968 graduate of Gorham High School, and worked for Labelon for 31 years. Bonnie enjoyed cooking and playing Bingo.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Stephen A. Wright; two children, Shawn (Sondra) Young and Stephen A. Wright; two grandsons, Michael Young and Kyle Young; sister, Bette Martin; brothers, Gerald, Bruce (Kim) and Dennis Swarthout; brothers- and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
 

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Penn Yan- William F. Dobbs, Jr., age 83, of Guyanoga Rd., formerly of Gorham, passed away Monday (March 19, 2012) at his home.

          Friends may call Friday (March 23rd) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday (March 24th) at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Church, 210 Keuka St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

          Bill was the son of the late William F. Dobbs, Sr. and Helen Barbara Fermenick Dobbs. He married Wilma Coon on April 25, 1947 at St. Theresa’s Church in Stanley, NY. Bill worked for Lohmann’s Foods for 30 years, retiring in 1987, and returned to farming on Goose St.   

Bill was a former member of the Gorham Rotary, Gorham Odd Fellows and the Gorham Fire Company. Bill had his pilot’s license and was a member of the Middlesex Flying Club.

          He is survived by two daughters, Diana (Douglas) Shekell and Kathryn (Donald Raynak) Calabrese; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

          Bill was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Wilma on Feb. 28, 2012; and by three brothers and two sisters.

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Eugenia Miles

CRYSTAL BEACH — Eugenia Miles, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

Friends may call on Saturday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham. A graveside funeral service will immediately follow at Rushville Cemetery.
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n lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Beach Fire Department, 4468 E. Lake Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Born in Paris, France, Eugenia was a war bride who married Harold Miles in Germany in 1946.
Retired from Great Lakes Foods in Shortsville, Eugenia attended Brighter Days in Canandaigua.
She was an avid bingo player.
She shared her love of people, all people, with a special place in her heart for the smallest ones.

Surviving are four children, Linda (Lloyd) Dean, Shirley (Robert) Dean, Marie Elliott and Kenneth (Dawn) Miles; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, in 1976.

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MARY E. COE

Canandaigua- Mary E. Coe, age 90, died Sunday (March 11, 2012).

          A graveside service will be held Wednesday (March 14^th) at 11 a.m. in Gorham Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

          Mrs. Coe was the daughter of the late John and Elsie Ryan Foster. She was a graduate of Oswego  Teacher’s College, and retired from Half Hallow Hills Central School in Dix Hills, NY in 1974. She and her late husband, Vincent, wintered in the Port Charlotte, FL area for many years.

          She is survived by one daughter, Jean (John) Poppoon; two sons, James F. Coe and Richard G. (Janet) Coe; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

          Mrs. Coe was pre-deceased by her husband, Vincent in 2008; one grandson, Joseph Coe; and two brothers, Robert Foster and Ret. Lt. Col. John P. Foster, Jr.

          Arrangements entrusted to the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

         

 

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Penn Yan- Wilma L. Dobbs, age 82, of Guyanoga Rd., died Tuesday (Feb. 28, 2012) at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.

          Friends may call Friday (March 2^nd) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday (March 3^rd) at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Church, 210 Keuka St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

          Wilma was the youngest child of Edwin and Sarah Huey Coon. Her 11 brothers and sisters have all predeceased her. She married William Dobbs on April 25, 1947 at St. Theresa’s Church in Stanley, NY.

          Wilma was a member of the Lake-to-Lake Quilt Guild, and enjoyed reading and quilting.

          She is survived by her husband of 64 years, William F. Dobbs; two daughters, Diana (Douglas) Shekell and Kathryn (Donald Raynak) Calabrese; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

 

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REV. LEON F. STILLMAN

Rushville- Rev. Leon F. Stillman, age 92, passed away at his home on Feb. 13, 2012.

          A Service of Celebration will be held Saturday (Feb. 18^th) at 2 p.m.  at the Rushville United Methodist Church.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Preacher’s Retirement Fund, c/o District Superintendent, 1 Franklin Square, Geneva, NY 14456; or to Camp Aldersgate, P.O. Box 367, Brantingham Lake, NY 13312.

          Rev. Stillman was a graduate of Adams High School and Empire State College. He was a dairy and poultry farmer until the age of 52, when he attended the Wesley Seminary in Washington, D.C. He served many upstate churches, retiring in 1989 after pastoring the Middlesex and Vine Valley United Methodist Churches.

          Rev. Stillman is survived by his wife of  64 years, Roberta Shelmidine Stillman; six children, Elwin (Pamela) Stillman, Diane Stillman, Marvin Stillman, Marcia Stillman, Wayne Stillman and Cathy Stillman; six grandchildren, Benjamin Loomis, Phillip Stillman, Molly Stillman, Joel Provost, Joy Dyson, and Robert Stillman; nine great-grandchildren; and his twin sister, Leona Macklen.

          He was predeceased by his son, Alan Stillman in 1961.

          Arrangements are by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

         

 

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Gorham- Lawrence Robert Beaver, age 77, passed away Jan. 24, 2012 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan.

          A memorial service was held Saturday (Jan. 28^th) at 2 p.m. at the Penn Yan Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Penn Yan Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1600 Route 54, Penn Yan, NY 14527; or to the Keuka Comfort Care Home, P.O. Box107, Penn Yan, NY 14527.

          Mr. Beaver was a 20 year U.S. Army Veteran, who had served in Vietnam, retiring in 1976. He then worked as a security guard for Pinkerton and also for Burns International Security Services.

          Mr. Beaver became a member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses on June 3^rd, 2007. He enjoyed spending time in his garden.

          He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judith (Catlin) Beaver; two daughters, Patricia and Debra Beaver; one son, Jeffrey (Sue) Beaver, of Mississipi; three grandsons, Christopher, Joseph, and Gabriel and two granddaughters, Laci and Celi.

          Arrangements were by the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

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MIDDLESEX — Wallace Arthur McAnn went to be with the Lord, and his beloved wife of 67 years Betty, on Jan. 14, 2012.

There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held in June of 2012, followed by burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Experimental Aircraft Association, c/o Bob Mincer, Middlesex Valley Airport, 1078 Lincoln Ave., Middlesex, NY 14507.

Wallace was born on Jan. 31, 1924, in Rochester and was the son of the late Peter D. and Mary M. McAnn.
He was a graduate of  Northrup School of Aeronautics in California. Wallace and Betty co-founded and operated Canandaigua Airport on Brickyard Road from 1945 to 1980. He was a recipient of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Wallace enjoyed life and loved airplanes and flying. He was a meticulous mechanic and mentor to many in the aviation field.
He was a great dad, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was loved by many and will be so missed by many.

Wallace is survived by his daughter, Sherry McAnn; son, Donald (Lisa) McAnn; grandchildren, Justin McAnn, Joshua (Amberly) Teel and Alicia Teel; and great-grandchildren, Easton and Jet Teel and Aubrey Teel.

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PHELPS- Elaine A. Jones, age 82, passed away Wednesday, (December 28th) at her home.

Friends may call Friday (December 30th) from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A memorial service will be held Saturday (December 31st) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Phelps Fire Dept. or the Phelps Ambulance, P.O Box 81, Phelps, N.Y. 14532.
 

Elaine was the daughter of the late Erwin Claire Ketcham and Antoinette Cole Ketcham. She enjoyed knitting, and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 

Elaine is survived by her husband of 64 years, Alfred E. Jones; four children, Thomas (Judy) Jones, Judith (Edwin) Smith, Jeanne (David) DeWilde and Cheryl (Scott) Record; nine grandchildren, Tamara Jones, Tara (Ray) Kesel, Thomas J. Jones, Aliza M. DeWilde, Kylie M. DeWilde, Jacob D. DeWilde, Gage Record, Gavin Record and Kamren Record; four great-grandchildren, Victoria Owen, Nicholas Owen, Gregory T. Kesel and Mackenzie Kesel; and several nieces and nephews.



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Elizabeth “Betty Sheppard

STANLEY- Elizabeth “Betty Sheppard, age 96, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20,
2011.

Services will be private, with burial in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., Suite 4,
3500 Winton Place, Rochester, N.Y. 14610-0609; the American Cancer
Society, 1400 Winton Rd., North, Rochester, N.Y. 14623; or to the charity
of your choice.

Betty was born in Morristown, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late
Ephraim and Jeannie Kerr. She was a member of the Royal-Garoga #425,
Phelps O.E.S., and the Seneca Castle Over 60 Club.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Barbara Sheppard of Stanley and her
son, Ronald Sheppard of Australia.

She was predeceased in 1983 by her husband, William Shepard, Jr.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in
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GENEVA-  Kenneth H. Phillips, age 77, passed away Sunday, (December 11,
2011).

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, (December 17, 2011) at 11:00
a.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at The
Homestead, 418 N. Main  St., Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527.

Kenneth was the son of the late Edward and Clara Phillips. He had worked
for American Can, and retired from Sampson Army Depot.

He is survived by his former wife, Jeanette Hines; five children, Rodney
(Karen) Phillips, Randy (Teresa) Hines, Christine Wolfe, Cassandra
Lavender and Monique (Rob) Doty; seven grandchildren; sister, Joan (Ralph)
Root; and several nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was predeceased by his son, Jon W. Hines in 2011.
 

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Canandaigua- Beulah (Greenway) Pedersen, passed away on Dec. 9, 2011, after a brief illness.

There will be no calling hours. Memorial service and burial at the convenience of the family. If you would like to honor Beulah, please treat someone the way she treated you.

Beulah celebrated her 100^th birthday on Feb. 22, 2011. She was a longtime secretary at Troop “E” headquarters in Farmington, NY, and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Penn Yan, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Elvin B. Pedersen, daughter-in-law, Holly Morton Pedersen and siblings.

Beulah is survived by three children, Elvin B. “Pete” (Valery) Pedersen of Centerport, NY, Karen (James) Flood of Canandaigua, NY, and Eric (Lori) Pedersen of Brockport, NY; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Dan) McRae-Fitzsimmons of Huntington, NY, Ian McRae of NYC, and Kirk (Clara) Pedersen of St. Louis, MO; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Edna Greenway of East Syracuse and Ruth Greenway of Mexico, NY; brother-in-law, Harvey Pedersen of Liverpool, many dear friends and loved family members.

 

 

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STANLEY- Richard N. “Shoe” Shoemaker, age 72, of Gorham Rd. died Thursday (Dec. 8, 2011) at Strong Memorial Hospital.

          Friends may call Saturday (Dec. 10^th) from 4 to 6 p.m., and Sunday (Dec. 11^th) from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Gorham Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 26 Corporate Woods, Suite 10, Rochester, NY 14623; the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. North, Rochester, Ny 14609-5831; or  Marcus Whitman Sports Scholarships, c/o Gil Jackson, 4100 Baldwin Rd., Rushville, NY 14454.

          “Shoe” was the son of the late Lyman and Mabel Ingraham Shoemaker. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. “Shoe” owned and operated The Village Shop in Geneva, and was the former owner of Shoe’s Gun Shop. He was also a school bus driver for 32 years, retiring in May of 2011.

          “Shoe” was a member of the Gorham Rotary Club, the Geneva Kiwanis Club, the Middlesex Conservation Club and the N.R.A. He was the former president of the Marcus Whitman Bus Drivers’ Association. “Shoe” was a member of the Board of Directors of Five Star Bank and the former National Bank of Geneva. He was also a member of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva.

          “Shoe” is survived by his wife, Karen Henry Shoemaker; two daughters, Jody (Kenneth) Allison and Janet (Todd) Humprhey; five grandchildren, Lyndsey Allison, Rory Allison, Steven Dolgos, Nathan Humphrey and Tyler Humphrey; two sisters, Donna Groom and Betty Essig; brother, Fred (Sue) Shoemaker; and several nieces and nephews.

          He was predeceased by his sister, Gayle Lazzara, and his brother, Jack Shoemaker.

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ELWOOD  A. “WEED” TOMION

Classic Car enthusiast

Gorham- Elwood “Weed” Tomion, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011.

          Friends may call Wednesday (Dec. 7^th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Thursday (Dec. 8^th) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gorham Fire Company or the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 41, Gorham, NY 14461.

          “Weed” was the son of the late Howard and Anna Mae Tomion. He was a 1956 graduate of Gorham High School, and a former member of the U.S. Army Reserves in Penn Yan. He was a produce manager in area P&C’s for 31 years.

In his younger years “Weed” had bowled and played softball. He continued to enjoyed crusin’ and showing his classic cars. He was an avid Yankees and Syracuse University basketball fan.  Elwood and his wife, Joan, would have celebrated their 50^th anniversary on Dec. 9^th.

          “Weed” is survived by his wife, Joan Collins Tomion; daughter, Brenda (Frank) Ryan; son, Brian (Lisa) Tomion; grandchildren, Ashley Bardeen, Joshua Bardeen, Madison Ryan, Connor Tomion and Bryce Tomion; sister, Elaine Gannon; sisters-in-law, Sally Tomion, Regina Tomion and Diane Collins; and several cousins, nephews and nieces.

          He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and William Tomion.
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Dan Lafler died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.

Services will be private, with burial in Rushville Cemetery.

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Doris Baker died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011

Services will be private, with burial in Rushville Cemetery.

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Jeffery Scott Lyons
Stanley- Jeffery Scott Lyons, ae 42, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at Strong Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Friends may call Tuesday (Nov. 22nd) from 6 to 7 p.m. at the  Stanley Fire House, 2040 State Route 245, Stanley, NY. A Memorial Service will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m.
        Because Jeff had been waiting for a liver transplant, his family requests memorial contributions be made to the Rochester/Finger Lakes Eye and Tissue Bank, 524 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester, NY 14623
     Jeff was born in Canandaigua, NY. He was a 1987 graduate of Marcus Whitman High School. He and his family had lived in Monroe, North Carolina until recently. He was a welder for Feher Rubbish in Border City. Jeff also served in the Army Reserves.
      Jeff loved hunting. He was very hard-working, and was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
     He is survived by his loving wife, Cheri Nayaert Lyons; three children, Megan (Matthew Hill) Lyons, Joshua Lyons and Zacary Lyons; his parents, Roger and Theresa Lyons; one brother, Matthew (Barb Oberdorf) Lyons; his mother-in-law, Cheryl Nayaert; two brothers-in-law, Rick (Nisa) Nayaert, Robert (Wanda) Nayaert; two sisters-in-law, Bobbie Lyons and Kristen Nayaert; and by several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
     Jeff was predeceased by his grandparents, Raine and Barbara Lyons, and Robert and Mary Morse; his father-in-law, Charles Nayaert, and his brother-in-law, Carl Nayaert.


man High School. He and his family had lived in Monroe , North Carolina until recently. He was a welder for Feher Rubbish in Border City. Jeff also served in the Army Reserves.
Jeff loved hunting. He was very hard-working, and was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cheri Nayaert Lyons; three children, Megan (Matthew Hill) Lyons, Joshua Lyons and Zachary Lyons; his parents, Roger and Theresa Lyons; one brother, Matthew (Barb Oberdorf) Lyons; his mother;in;law, Cheryl Nayaert; two brothers-in-law, Rick (Nisa) Nayaert, and Robert (Wanda) Nayaert; two sisters-in-law, Bobbie Lyons and Kristen Nayaert; and by several niees and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.


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Dorothy Hilton
 

 

Middlesex- Dorothy H. Hilton, 86 of Italy Valley Rd., Passed away Monday November 14, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.

                Friends May call Thursday November 17, from 12:00p.m. until 1:00p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home Inc. 2583 East Main Street Gorham.  Funeral Services will be held at 1:00p.m. in the Funeral Home.  The Rev. Phyllis Granger will officiate.  Burial will follow in Italy Valley Cemetery.

                Memorial Contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Potter Baptist Church c/o Lois Artlip 536 West Swamp Rd. Middlesex, NY 14507 or to the Naples Ambulance, 199 North Main Street, Naples, NY.

Dorothy was born in the Town of Italy, September 25, 1925 to the late Elmer and Alice Carey Herrick.  She was the beloved wife of  James H. Hilton and a longstanding member of the Potter Baptist Church.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 68 years James Hilton Sr., Children; James (Elaine) Hilton, Cathy Rose and Gary (Donna) Hilton.  Brothers; Merrill (Dianne) Herrick, Gerald (Vada) Gage and Curtiss Gage.  Sister; Margaret Heit.  Sisters-in-law Dorothy Herrick, Gloria Herrick and Mary Kay Gage.  14 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren.

Dorothy was Pre-deceased by her son-in-law Gregory Rose, Sister Myrtle Elwell, Brothers; Richard and Charles Herrick and Bruce Gage.  Brothers-in-law Charles Elwell and Spencer Heit and sister -in-law Jan Gage

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Larry Savage

Loving Brother

RUSHVILLE - Larry S. Savage, 62, of West Swamp Rd., passed away Friday (November 11) at Hospeace House in Naples.

Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (November 16) at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home Inc. 2583 East Main Street Gorham. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home; the Rev. Dr. Ed Kennedy will officiate. Burial will follow in Seneca Number 9 Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made in Larry's Memory to the Potter Baptist Church c/o Lois ArtLip, 536 West Swamp Road, Middlesex, N.Y. 14507 or to the American Cancer Society .
Larry was born June 20, 1949 in Canandaigua to the Late S. Sherman and Laurine Alexander Savage. He was a 1967 graduate of Middlesex Valley Central School and attended Auburn Community College. Larry farmed the family POTTEROSA Farms in Rushville and was a member of the Potter Baptist Church.

Larry is survived by his sister, Carol (David) DeGelleke of Rushville; brothers, Leon (Patricia) Savage of Rushville, and Jerry (Diane) Savage of Stanley. Nephews, Jeffrey Savage of Farmington, David Savage of Stanley and Brandon Savage of Florida. Uncles and aunts, Dorothy Morse of Stanley, John (Carol) Alexander of Bellona, Alma (Kenneth) Miller, Carolyn Coon and Priscilla (Elton) Smith all of Colorado, Lucy Alexander of Savannah, Penny Alexander of Penn Yan, Lee (Esther) Alexander of Florida, James (Darlene) Alexander of Ithaca and many cousins.






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Betty McAnn

MIDDLESEX - Betty Jean McAnn, born June 5, 1924, in Rochester, the daughter of the late James A. and Jean M. Brown, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2011.

Betty was a registered nurse and a private pilot. She was a member of Middlesex Baptist Church where she was a Sparky AWANA leader. She was a co-founder of Canandaigua Airport on Brickyard Road and a member of Experimental Aircraft Association. Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very good at putting down ceramic floor tile, trim and door moldings to make a home. She will be missed but not forgotten by family and friends.

Betty is survived by her husband of 67 years, Wallace A. McAnn; daughter, Sherry McAnn; son, Donald R. (Lisa) McAnn; grandchildren, Justin McAnn, Joshua Teel and Alicia Teel; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Jet Teel.

There will be no calling hours. A celebration of Betty's life will be held at Middlesex Baptist Church, 1150 West Ave., Middlesex on Saturday, November 12, at 2 p.m. A private burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Betty requested that you please perform an unsolicited act of kindness to another person.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home Inc.

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Byron Davie

GENEVA- Byron W. Davie, 52, of Redman Road, passed away Friday morning at Geneva General Hospital following a short battle with Cancer.

Friends may call on Monday, (November 7th) from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, Inc., 2583 East Main Street, Gorham. A funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home the Rev. Herb Tennies will officiate. Burial will follow in Bellona Cemetery.

In lieu of flower donations may be made in Byron's Memory to the Ontario-Yates Hospice 756 Pre-Emption Road Geneva, N.Y. 14456.

Byron was born December 15, 1958 in Geneva to Frederick and Loretta Redman Davie. He worked on the family farm and was a lifelong caregiver to his mother and father. He touched many lives and truly was a great brother and a good friend. He will be missed by all.

Byron is survived by his brother, Daryl (Jorett) Redman, sister, Darlene (Jim) Davie-Snyder. Nephew, Frank (Chelsea) Snyder, nieces; Jenny (Mat Seely) Snyder, Lynn (Jonathan) Redman-Winters, Cherie Wright, Michelle (Tim) Day and seven great-nieces and great-nephews.




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Robert A. Weisschadel

Hall- Robert A. Weisschadel, age 78, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Friends may call Sunday, Nov. 6th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Rose Ridge Cemetery, Naples.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hall Fire Dept., Hall, NY 14463.


 

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Robert "Bob" E. Strosnider

Penn Yan - Robert “Bob” E. Strosnider, age 89, passed away at home on Monday, October 24^th 2011.

            There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a future date at the convenience of the family. Bob made an anatomical donation to the University of Rochester, School of Medicine.

            Family has requested that any memorial offerings be made to the Union Congregational United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 56, Hall, N.Y. 14463 or to the Ontario/Yates Hospice Program, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

            Bob was born in Blacksville, W.Va., son of the late Earl T. & Ethel Chalfant Strosnider. Bob had a life long career in the seed business. He spent 20 years as a Plant Breeder with Robson Seed Farm in Hall, N.Y. and an additional 20 years as Executive Director of Research with Asgrow Seed Co. in Kalamazoo, MI. Bob received numerous awards from his alma mater, the seed industry & his community. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret, in Oct., 1972.

            Bob is survived by his second wife, D. Irene, his five children and three step-children: Robert Gerald “Jerry” Strosnider and wife, Margie, Sandy Aziz and husband, Jerry, Steve  Strosnider and wife, Patty, Craig Strosnider and wife, Nancy, Patricia Strosnider and life partner , Stephany Moore, Bill Nielsen and wife, Pat, Linda Nielsen and life partner, James Steves, Ken Nielsen, and wife Mary Ann; plus 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Joanne Nesselroad.

            Bob was predeceased by his brother Reed Strosnider; and four sisters, Mary McCann, Naomi Lally, Martha Kridle and Ruth Strosnider.

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MARLENE GUARINO

Rushville- Marlene Guarino, age 69, of Maxwell Road, died Monday, October 10, 2011, after an extended illness.

          Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Sands Cancer Center,

360 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

          Marlene and her husband owned and operated Phil-Mar Kennels for many years.

          She is survived by her husband, Philip Guarino; three children, Philip Guarino, Anthony Guarino and Cheryl (John) Post; and 12 grandchildren.

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ELLA MAY MORROW BEDIENT

Potter- Ella May Morrow Bedient died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at the age of 102.

          There will be no prior calling hours, and there will be a private memorial service for the family at a later date.

          Ella was born September 24, 1909 in Post Creek, Chemung County, NY to George Washington Morrow and Florence Cady. She was married to Vincent Greene Bedient on April 21, 1927, and she was a homemaker all of her life, raising a family of 7 children. Ella attributed her long life to No Smoking, No Drinking, Hard Work, and very good genes.

          Ella is survived by six children, Vincent Dean Bedient, Mary Socola, Kathleen (Duane) Bergstresser, David Bedient, Norma Nelson, and Dawn (John) Medrek; along with 20 Grandchildren and numerous Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.

          She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Greene Bedient; a son, Zane Bedient; her sister, Ruby Oliver; and two brothers, George Morrow and Leland Morrow.

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Dorothy A. Patrick

Hall/Penn Yan- Dorothy A. Patrick, age 94, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011.

          Friends may call Wednesday (Oct. 12^th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Little Church Cemetery.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Patient Fund, Penn Yan Manor, 655 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Dorothy was the daughter of the late Willard and Alena Dixon Onderdonk. She was a graduate of Geneva High School and Geneseo Normal School. She taught elementary school  in Cuba, NY, Geneva, Hall and Gorham.

          Dorothy was a former member of the Hall Congregational Church, and a member of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. In her youth she showed Guernsey cows, and was involved in the Ontario County 4-H for 22 years.

          She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Llewellyn Patrick; four children, David (Linda) Patrick of Hall, Donna (Dale) Frankish of Reed Corners, Kathleen (Ron) Hinson of Penn Yan and Karen (Frank) Lamanna of Hall; 12 grandchildren, David (Rebecca) Patrick, Gregory (Veronica) Patrick, Lorae (Alex) Yesaki, Shelby (Ed) Seymour, Douglas Frankish, Mary (David LaFleur) Frankish, Kelly (Mike) Verbridge, Kara Hinson, Lisa

(Damon) Addleman, Philip (Amber) Lamanna, Rosi (Marshall) Statt and Angela (Jeff) Wisniewski; 7 great-grandchildren; one nephew, Jack Patrick; two nieces, Gail Certo and Karol Ludaescher; and one cousin, Roger (Rosi) Wallace.

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Ruth T. Root
 

Ruth Thomas Root, 90, formerly of Gorham, Rushville and Canandaigua died on September 28, 2011. 

           Family & friends are invited for calling hours on Saturday, October 8^th,  from 2pm to 4pm, to be followed with a memorial service celebration at 4pm at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 East Main St., Gorham, NY.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, to be used for designated Marcus Whitman or RIT Scholarship Funds.

           Ruth was born in Canandaigua to the late Sidney & Leora Southerland Thomas.  She graduated from Gorham Central High School & from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RAMI) with a photography major in 1942. Ruth married Richard S. Root in 1948.

Past memberships included Civil Air Patrol, United Methodist Church, Finger Lakes Astronomy Club, local Historical Societies and CCFL classes.

She is survived by her son, Roger Root, of Canandaigua: daughter, Sandra Jean Root Lewis (Ronald) of Manlius, NY; granddaughter, Kara C. Lewis, of Manlius; and a sister, Shirley Thomas, of New Hartford, NY. 

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IVAHMAE ENOS

 

Stanley- Ivahmae Lola Fox Enos, age 89, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at her home.

          Friends may call Friday (Sept. 30^th) from 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Oct. 1^st) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

          Memorial donations may be made to the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 41, Gorham, NY 14461; or to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

          Ivahmae was born in the Town of Naples. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lafler Fox, and the widow of Robert Enos, who died in 1987.

          Ivahmae was a well-known wallpaper hanger in the area for many years. She sustained serious injuries in a car accident in 2004, but recovered with great determination and spent her remaining days on her beloved farm, with family, friends and neighbors who adored her and will miss her.

          Ivahmae is survived by two children, David Enos of Stanley and Joanne (Ronald) Goodman of Bristol; two grandchildren, Jeannine Green of Canandaigua, and Rebecca (Rob) Wallace of Canandaigua; and four great-grandchildren, Alex and Andrew Green and Jack and Evelyn Wallace.

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Stanley- Kim Marie Verstringhe, age 55, of County Road #18, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

          Friends may call Friday (Sept. 23^rd) from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, 2583 E. Main St., Gorham.
A memorial service will be held Saturday (Sept. 24^th) at 3 p.m. at the United Church, 11 Gibson St., Canandaigua, NY.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Embrace Your Sisters, P.O. Box 322, Canandaigua, NY 14424;
or Central NY Affiliate for Susan G. Komen For the Cure, 5008 Brittonfield Parkway, Suite 300, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.

          Kim was born in Montour Falls, NY, the daughter of Elden and Marjorie Wetmore Tewksbury. She graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1974. Kim received her Bachelor’s Degree from S.U.N.Y. at Cortland, and her Master’s degree from Elmira College. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Kim taught reading for 25 years, including 18 years at Marcus Whitman Central School.

          Kim touched and enlightened more lives than she could have imagined. She never complained during her 23 year battle with breast cancer, and found something positive in every moment.

          She is survived by her husband, James Verstringhe; children, Nora (Justin) Miller and Lucas Spencer; step-children, Kimberly S. Verstringhe and Michelle (Lorenzo) Fabiani; three grandchildren, Anthony and Jackson Miller and Gino Fabiani; sister, Lorie (D.L.) Winner; nieces and nephews, Shane (Rita), Alicia (Andrew), Sara (Keith), Emily (Kenny) and Aaron.

 

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Canandaigua- Pamela S. Miles, age 44, died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the M.M.Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, where she had been a resident for 17 years.

Friends may call Sunday (Sept. 18th) from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Her funeral service will be held Monday (Sept. 19th) at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Ridge Cemetery, Naples.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, M.M.Ewing C.C.C., 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY.


 Pam is survived by her parents, Edward and Shirley Gavette Miles; 4 brothers, Charles Miles, Jeffrey Miles, John Miles and Gary Milels; 3 sisters, Cindy (Ronald) Sanderson, Brenda (Joseph) Hampton and Joan (Michael Lemke) Mason; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.






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Potter/Penn Yan - Irma L. Colf, age 81, died Saturday, September 3, 2011.

        Friends and family may call Friday (Sept. 9^th) from 4:30 – 6:30pm at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.  Funeral services will follow at 6:30pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Shuman Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester Chapter, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.

She enjoyed crafts, had an antique bottle collection, and made delicious cakes. 

She is survived by children, Gary (Mary) Putman, Holly (Tim) Gertz-Colf, Cheryl (Claude) Andrews, Ann Marie (Curt) Hamlin, and Carol (Dennis) Scott; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Roy (Grace) Van Gelder; brothers-in-law, Albert (Cassie) Colf, Kenneth (Mary) Colf, Harold (Barbara) Colf, and James (Elaine) Colf; sisters-in-law, Mary (Gilbert) Floyd and June Colf; several nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her husband, William  Colf.

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VINCENT J. BOOTES

Canandaigua/Potter- Vincent J. Bootes, age 93, died Saturday (Sept. 3, 2011) at F.F.Thompson Hospital.

          Friends may call Wednesday (Sept. 7^th) from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral services will follow at noon.  Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Crystal Beach Fire Dept., 4468 Rte. 364, Canandaigua, NY 14424; or the Potter Fire Dept., 1255 Phelps Rd., Middlesex, NY 14507.

          Vincent was a self-employed farmer and poultry dealer. He owned and operated Bootes Live Poultry Co. and Bootes Farms, on land that has been in the Bootes family for over 200 years. He enjoyed traveling all over the world, and traveling with his motor home. He enjoyed home movies, photography, flowers and gardening.

          He is survived by seven children, Roger Bootes, Bonnie Lerman, Linda Shepard, David Bootes, Connie Sunshine, Carol Supple and Brian
Bootes; two step-sons, Jim Donnelly and Larry Donnelly; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one niece, Cheryl Bootes; and one nephew, Ronnie Bootes; and a special cousin, Hazel Lafler Burnett.

          He was predeceased by his first wife, Elsie Bootes; his daughter, Virginia; his second wife, Helen F. Bootes; his parents, John and Alice Lafler Bootes; and two brothers, Floyd Bootes and Fenton Bootes.

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Castner, Harlan
 

Penn Yan- Harlan H. “Doc” Castner, age 82, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

          Friends may call Thursday (Sept. 1^st) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Friday (Sept. 2^nd) at 4 p.m. at the Yatesville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Yatesville Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Yatesville United Methodist Church, 1537 Townline Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

          “Doc” was a self-employed welder, and sold Pioneer Seeds. He loved softball, and played “slow pitch” until he was 65. He was a former Benton Town Councilman. He was also a former President of the N.Y.S. Steam Association, and Agway Board Member. “Doc” was a member of the Yatesville Methodist Church, the Guyanoga Grange, the Isaac Walton League, the Barrington Rifle Club, and the Penn Yan Moose Club.

          “Doc” is survived by his wife, Janice Scott Castner; five children, Michael (Karen) Castner, Betty Jo Cason, Stephen (Betty) Castner, Barbara C. Burk and Lisa Castner; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

          He was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Myrtle Castner and his two brothers, Wellington Castner and Lawrence Castner.

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GERALD W. HILL

Rushville- Gerry Hill, age 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

          Friends may call Wednesday (Aug. 31^st) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance,   817 Rte. 245, Middlesex, NY 14507.

          Gerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Alice M. Hill; daughter, Kristine (Dan) Cripps; son, Jerry (Amy) Hill; 8 grandchildren; brothers, LaRue (Deann) Hill and Donald (June) Hill; and several nieces and nephews.

          He was predeceased by his parents, LaRue and Frances Hill; and his sister, Jane Cornell.

 

 

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BRUCE C. DETRO

#5 “Grampa Dirt”

Stanley- Bruce Detro, age 80, passed away Monday (Aug. 29, 2011) surrounded by his loving family.

          Friends may call Wednesday (Aug. 31^st) from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Thursday (Sept. 1^st) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

      Memorial contributions may be made to the Sands Cancer Center, 360 Parrish St,, Canandaigua, NY 14424

          Bruce was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Penn Yan American Legion Post #355. He was retired from B.R. DeWitt’s in Phelps.

4-Cylinder Modified Dirt Track racing was his life-time passion.

          He is survived by his wife, Donna Detro; children, Phyllis Ryan, Lori (Joe) Stevenot, Debbie (Bill) Booth, Edward (Kathy Miller) Albert, Karl (Margie) Albert, Cynthia (Tim) Plowe and Eric (Ann) Albert; 27 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Detro and Richard (Bonnie) Detro; two sisters, Marge McCall and Barbara Scaletta; two sisters-in-law, “Bunnie” (John) Trinkle and Betsy Andersen; brother-in-law, Donald “Skip” (Linda) Allen; and many nieces and nephews.

          Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Jay and Thelma Detro, and his daughter, Susan Elliott.

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Potter- Darwin Shay, 83, died Friday, August 26, 2011.

          A graveside service will be held Thursday (Sept. 1^st) at 6 p.m. at Italy-Naples Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450.

          Darwin was a lifelong horseman. He had been a vineyardist and a logger. He was a member of the Naples Fire Dept., and several Draft Horse Associations.

          He is survived by five children, Stephen (Vickie) Shay, Sarah “Punk” (Barry) Beechner, Stanley (Cathy) Shay, Stacey (Amy Daines) Shay, and Darcey (Danny) Soles; several grand and great-grandchildren; three brothers, Duane (Mary) Shay, Daniel (Angie) Shay, and Donald Shay; and several nieces and nephews.

          See www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com

 

 

         

 

 

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Canandaigua- Winifred Harford Kirk, age 91, died Aug. 26, 2011.

          A graveside service will be held Saturday (Sept. 3^rd) at 2 p.m. at Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg, NY.

          Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

          Winifred is survived by two sons, George (Alma) Harford of Stanley, and Spencer (Diane) Harford of Amsterdam; 8 grandchildren, including, Barbara (James) Goldhammer, William (Michelle) Harford and Jeffrey (Becky) Harford; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy Cornelius and Betty McCheyne.

          She was predeceased by her first husband, Spencer Harford, in 1963 and her second husband, Boyne Kirk, in 1976.

          Arrangements: Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, Gorham.

 

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Christine Hetrick Smith, of Penn Yan, was called to her heavenly rest Sunday, August 21st, after a brief stay in Highland Hospital.

Family and friends are welcome to join us at her funeral service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 179 Main St., Penn Yan, on Sunday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m.

Chris was a caring, compassionate registered nurse employed by Yates County Public Health. She was born in Soldiers and Sailors Hospital on April 17, 1960 and returned to Penn Yan four years ago to be closer to her family. Her best childhood memories were of all the time she spent on Keuka Lake with her grandparents. She loved her dog and cats, gardening, hiking, antiquing, crafts and reading. She was creative and artistic, enjoyed fossil hunting and relentlessly scouring yard sales. She was a loving daughter, sister, step-mother and aunt who took great pleasure in spending time with her family. It was her dream to have a little farm of her own.

Chris is survived by her mother, Kay (Dennis) Oliver Childers of Geneva, her sister Caitlin (Edward) Johnson of Penn Yan, her brother Todd (Natalie) Hetrick of Charlotte, NC, her nieces and nephews Alexandra, Fabienne, Tristan, Tyge and Mallory, her step-son Daniel Smith, her step-daughter Caroline (David) Francis and grandsons Erick and Colin. She will also be greatly missed by her aunts, uncles and cousins and many patients, friends and co-workers.

Chris was pre-deceased by her father Thomas Hetrick and her grandparents, Robert and Grace Hetrick and James and Maxine Betts.

Chris will always be remembered for her energy, enthusiasm and genuine caring for others. Her memory will be eternally cherished by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris’ name may be made to the Yates County Humane Society, 1216 Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527.


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Manchester/Gorham- Gordon H. Cripps, 94, of Friendly Village, died Friday , August 5, 2011 at his home.

            Friends and family may call Tuesday (August 9^th) from 1 to 3 at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 41, Gorham, NY 14461; or the Citizens Hose Ambulance, P.O. Box 446, Shortsville, NY 14548.

 

            Gordon was born in Centerville, NY in 1917. He was the son of the late Herman and Olive Cripps. He had worked as a bus mechanic for the Gorham Schools, at the Market Basket in Geneva, for the Town of Gorham and for Schlegel Manufacturing, retiring in 1980.

            Gordon served with the Army Air Corps during World War II, and was a member of the Canandaigua American Legion. He was a life member and past Chief of the Gorham Fire Company, and helped to start the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance Corps.  He was involved with the Boy Scouts.

            He is survived by four children, Gene (Linda) Cripps of  Canandaigua, Ralph (Doris) Cripps of Penn Yan, Mary Lou Cripps of  Manchester, and Lola (Les) Marshall of  Palmyra; five grandchildren, Andrew (Wendy) Cripps of Texas, and Jennifer (John) Ousby, Daniel (Kris) Cripps, Scott (Holly) Cripps and Marsha (Jake) Tubbs, all of New York State; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ella Cripps, Leola Melious and Betty Owens; and several nieces and nephews.

            Gordon was predeceased by his wife, Anna Marie in 2006, and by five siblings, Thelma Schrader, Ethel Pulver, Gertrude Royer, Olive Sleght and Albert Cripps.

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Elizabeth J. Hoose Keeley


Geneva- Elizabeth J. Keeley (Hoose), age 92, died peacefully on July 13th, 2011 in Geneva, NY.


There will be no calling hours. Burial will be private for family only.

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Hall – Martin Douglas Pierson, owner of Marty’s Chop Shop, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Friends may call Wednesday, June 8th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 9th) at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 Rte. 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or the Sands Cancer Center, 360 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Marty and his wife Patty started “Marty’s Chop Shop” in 1982 at the corner of County Rd 5 and State Route 14A. At first, Marty’s customers were local, but now Californians as well as other out- of-staters have asked Marty to ship them some of his “one-of” creations. For the past 7 years, Marty and Patty sponsored the Hot Rod Gathering car show and all the proceeds from that show were donated to several local charitable organizations.

Marty is survived by his wife, Patricia as well as his two children, Emma (Heath Lincoln) Pierson and Gregory Pierson; his mother, Mary Pierson; his brother , Dan (Liz) Pierson; his father and mother-in-law LaVerne and Betty Kinney; sisters-in-law, Karen (Alan) Jensen and Michelle Kinney; brothers-in-law, James Kinney and Donald (Louise Brown) Kinney and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Douglas Pierson in 1995.

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Bellona- Henry Edward Roe, age 82, died Sunday, June 5, 2011.

Friends may call Saturday (June 11th) from noon to 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Masonic Service will be held at 12:45. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Bellona Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the West Lake Road Fire Association, 5214 West Lake Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Henry was a charter member of the West Lake Road Fire Association and a member of the Geneva Masonic Ark Lodge #33. He was a member of the Bellona Presbyterian Church. Henry was retired from American Can Co; and had been a bus driver for the Geneva City School District.

He is survived by three daughters, Catherine (Barry Smith) Roe, Penny (Marty) Van Kirk and Laurie Roe; three grandchildren, Kevin, Kelsey and Amy Van Kirk; and several nieces and nephews.

Henry was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Ruth Goundry Roe; brothers, Donald and Richard Roe and sisters, Margaret Nussbaumer and Marion Roe.




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Lyons- Jane E. Hinchman, age 76, of Grist Mill Drive, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Newark-Wayne Hospital.

Friends may call Friday (June 10th) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service follows at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Jane was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Cripps Pulver. She was a 1952 graduate of Gorham Central School. On April 3, 1954 she married George P. Hinchman at St. Theresa’s Church in Stanley. Jane was a military wife for twenty years, returning home to New York with George and children in 1973. She worked with Shearson Lehman Brothers in Geneva, Sarah Coventry in Newark, retired from J.L. Hammett Co. of Lyons. Jane was Treasurer of the local chapter of American Field Services for several years.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, George Hinchman; three children, Mark (J.T.) Hinchman, Cynthia McMyne and Ellen (Robert) Kostraba; six grandchildren, Sara (Dustin) Kirkendall, Benjamin Hinchman, Ryan (Lori) McMyne, Rachel Kostraba, Jacob Kostraba and Megan Kostraba; two sisters, Elaine (Carl) Mallaber and Gail (Rob) Velte; sister-in-law, Lisa Pulver; and several nieces and nephews.

Jane was predeceased by her brother, Dale Pulver; sister, Louise Miles; grandson, Daniel Hinchman and son-in-law, Allan McMyne.

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THOMAS C. OLIVER

Hopewell- Tom Oliver, age 80, of Spangle St., died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the Hospeace House in Naples.

Friends may call Friday (June 3rd) from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Funeral services will be Saturday (June 4th) at 11 a.m. at the Aloquin-Flint United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Aloquin-Flint United Methodist Church, 2760 State Route 5 & 20, Stanley, NY 14561; the Hopewell Fire Dept., 3393 Co. Rd. #4, Canandaigua, NY 14424; or to Hospeace House, 7824 West Hollow Rd., Naples, NY 14512.

Tom was the son of the late Boyd and Alice Moore Oliver. He graduated from high school in 1948, and worked on the family farm until 1954. On August 18, 1951 he married Louise Case in the Aloquin Methodist Church. In 1954, Tom moved his family to Zornow Dairy Farm in Pittsford, where he worked for two years. In 1956, he bought his current home on Spangle St., and went to work for the State of New York Highway Department, retiring in 1985. While working for the state, he also worked at the Finger Lakes Livestock Market. He gave his resignation to the Market in March 2011.

After retirement from the State, Tom dabbled in farming and worked at Outhouse Feed and Coal Store, running their pet store at Hanna Junction. Later he worked for the Train Store on Spangle St., and as a clerk at auctions.

Tom was a Charter Member of the Hopewell Volunteer Fire Dept. and a lifelong member of the Aloquin Methodist Church. He was an active bowler and a member of the N.Y.S. Steam Association. He was also a member of the Canandaigua Coin Club and the Canandaigua Lake Duck Hunters. Tom was a New York Yankees and Giants fan.

Tom is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise Case Oliver; one son, Kevin (Mary Ellen) Oliver; two daughters, Jo Ann “Jody” Gump and Lisa (Kevin) Reed; seven grandchildren, Michael Reed, Janice (Irvin) Dailey, Elizabeth (Josh) Brown, Greg Gump, Brooke (Robert A. III) Quayle, Kelli (Ricky Smith) Oliver and Kortney Oliver; five great-grandchildren, Mason Dailey, Margaret Brown, Grant Dailey, Kathryn Brown and Olivia Gump; one brother, John Oliver; several nieces and nephews, and his cat, Dot-Dot.

Tom was predeceased by his brother, Norman Oliver in 1952.

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SYLVIA K. RUNNER
Gorham- Sylvia K. Runner, age 81, died Thursday (May 26, 2011) at F.F. Thompson.

A memorial service will be held Sunday (May 29th) at 2 p.m. at the Gorham United Methodist Church. Rev. Kate Benton will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gorham Free Library, P.O. Box 211, Gorham, NY 14461.

Sylvia graduated from Gorham Central School in 1947. She married Kenneth Runner on April 7, 1950 at the Gorham United Methodist Church. She and Ken owned and operated Runner’s Clover Farm Market in Gorham for 20 years. Sylvia was a school bus driver for 28 years for Marcus Whitman Central School. She was a member of the Gorham United Methodist Church, the Board of Directors of the Gorham Free Library and was a former member of the Gorham FireBelles band and the Gorham Fireman’s Auxiliary. Sylvia had been a volunteer at F.F. Thompson Hospital. She enjoyed walking, mowing, gardening and golf, and was an avid reader.

Sylvia is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Runner; three children, Patti (David) Charland, Kevin (Brenda) Runner and Janice (Robert) Peters; 8 grandchildren, Christopher (Melissa) Hilimire, Joshua (Anna) Hilimire, Kimberly Runner, Erin (Jared) Zak, Matthew Runner, Mark Peters, Brett Peters and Chad Peters; four great-grandchildren, Lillie Hilimire, Seth Hilimire, Cole Hilimire and Leighton Ansley Zak; three sisters, Marjorie Runner, Helen Dunn and Louise Johnson; sister-in-law, Ina (Richard) Blake; brother-in-law, Douglas (Jolene) Runner; and several nieces and nephews.

Sylvia was predeceased by her parents, Wesley and Lottie Clarke, and her brother, Larry Clarke.

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Geneva- Barbara R. Ansley, age 67, died Tuesday (May 3, 2011) at Geneva General Hospital.

Friends may call Tuesday (May 10th) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday (May 11th) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.


Memorial contributions may be made to the West Lake Road Fire Association, 5214 West Lake Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Barbara was a member of the Zion Fellowship in Canandaigua.

She is survived by her husband, Jonathan M. Ansley; two daughters, Deborah (Roberto) Lopez and Kimberly (Andrew) Jensen; one son, Stephen Ansley; 16 grandchildren, James, Cynthia, Diana, Jessica, Daniel, Kristina, Rebecca, Roseanna and Jennifer Lopez, and Jeremy, Jacob, Joseph, Vincent, Krystal, Jewel and Victor Jensen; two sisters, Jean (Rick) Stowell and Marjorie Rose; four brothers, Richard (Ann) Rose, Delbert Rose, Pete (Sandy) Rose and James (Gail) Rose; and several nieces and nephews.



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PAUL M. NIELSEN

Stanley- Paul M. Nielsen, age 60, of Rte. 5&20, died Friday (April 29, 2011) at F.F. Thompson Hospital.

Friends may call Tuesday (May 3rd) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday (May 4th) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shuman Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the A.L.S. Association, 890 Seventh North St., Suite 108, Liverpool, NY 13088; or to Camp Good Days and Special Times, P.O. Box 665, Mendon, NY 14506.

Paul was a 1968 graduate of Penn Yan Academy. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army’s Screaming Eagle 101st Airbourne. He was employed at the V.A. Medical Center in Canandaigua for 36 years.

Paul was a member of the Canandaigua American Legion and the Canandaigua Moose Club.

He is survived by his wife, Renea Nielsen; three children, Dusty (Derek) Blumbergs, Mathew (Kristie) Nielsen and Terri (Matthew) Healy; 8 grandchildren; one brother, Henry (Betty) Nielsen; one sister, Doris (Dick) Culhane; sister-in-law, Janice Nielsen; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, Martin Nielsen.






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Bertha A. Tuthill

Hall- Bertha A. Tuthill, age 93, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 in Penn Yan.

Friends may call Wednesday (April 27th) from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Number Nine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Congregational UCC, P.O. Box 56, Hall, NY 14463.

Bertha was a member of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hall and of the Hall Sewing Circle. She was a secretary at Seedway for 23 years, before her retirement.

She is survived by her husband, Floyd Tuthill; sister, Clara Benjamin; brother, Robert (Mildred) DeWick; nieces, Phyllis Benjamin and Sandra Benjamin; nephew, Ronald (Kathleen) Benjamin; other nieces and nephews; step-daughter, Elizabeth Indivero; step-son, Roger (Judy) Tuthill; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Henry; her second husband Donald Ripley; and her brothers Edwin DeWick and Ivan DeWick.


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Nancy Lee McGory Becker

Gorham/Rochester- Nancy Lee McGory Becker, 65, died April 22, 2011.

Friends may call Tuesday (April 26,2011) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A short service will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lollipop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450.

Nancy is survived by three children, William (Michelle) McGory, Jr., Maureen (Matt Buisch) McGory, and Matthew McGory; seven grandchildren; sister, Maureen Thornton; and former husband, William (Gayle) McGory.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Becker.

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Shirley and Lawrence Raes

Hopewell/Florida- Mr. Lawrence “Larry” E. Raes of Largo, FL, formerly of Hopewell, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

A celebration of Larry’s life, and of that of his mother, Shirley Raes, (who passed away on April 1st ) will be held at the United Church of Phelps on Saturday (April 30th) at 2 p.m. A family burial will immediately follow.

Larry is survived by his companion, Doris Garrison, his two daughters, Lori (Brian) Jantosciak and Suzanne (Arthur) Brucker; one son, James (Karyn) Haebeck; step-children, Rex Garrison, Gary (Nelly) Garrison, Todd (Kim) Garrison, Michelle Salgado and Mark (Amy) Bona; sister, Deborah (Edward) Hemminger; his father, Clarance Raes; and 16 grandchildren.


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Donald O. Newby

GENEVA Donald O. Newby, 88, of Wilson Rd., Geneva, died April 20, 2011 at The Homestead in Penn Yan, after a short illness.

Calling hours are from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 25th at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Rochelle, Interim Pastor at the Bellona Memorial Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Bellona Cemetery with military honors.

Donald was born February 6, 1923 in the Town of Benton, the son of Oliver and Mary Tears Newby. He lived in the area all his life. Donald attended Penn Yan Academy, receiving an honorary diploma in 2002. He worked at a variety of jobs, including Whitaker’s Service Station, Hall Bakery, S.E. Nichols and local farms.

Donald was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Phillipines, then with the Army of Occupation in Japan, as a member of the 436th and 467th Signal Corp, attached to the 5th Army Corp.

Donald was a member of the Penn Yan American Legion Post #355, the Penn Yan Moose Club and the New York Steam Engine Association.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janice; two daughters, Linda (Allan Craig) New-Craig of Cape Fair, MO and Sandra (Jeffery) Weimer of Brownstown, PA; and one grandson, James Higgins of Interlaken. He is also survived by two sisters, Frieda (Ron) Cramer of Geneva and Wilma Bishop of Penn Yan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Newby in 2005, a granddaughter, Miranda Jintara Craig in 2010, sisters, Mildred Applebee, Gladys Mickelsen and Norma Goodman Snyder; and nephew Gary Goodman.

In appreciation for the excellent care Don received thru the Cardiac Rehab Program at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan, the family suggests memorial contribution to their Patient Assistance Fund, Cardiac Rehab, 418 N. Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

A special thank you is given to the loving and caring staff of Unit Four at the Homestead Nursing Facility. Their devoted and compassionate care is greatly appreciated by Don’s wife and family.


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DAVID R. CONLEY

Stanley- Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at age 74.

Beloved husband, father and friend passed away suddenly at home, while valiantly fighting cancer.

Survived by his wife, Judy, son; David Andrew (Carrie); sisters-in-law, Mary Elaine Aldoretta and Lucille (James) Newell; devoted nieces and nephews; and special young friend and neighbor, Carly Moses.

There will be prior calling hours. Interment at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.


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Evelyn H. Maurer

Geneva- Died April 13, 2011

Arrangements are private.

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JANE IRENE MACE SEXTON

Rushville- Jane Irene Mace Sexton passed over to the Other Side on April 11, 2011. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

There will be a private service on April 16th, and a wake for family and friends to celebrate her life on June 11th at Happy Hollow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Jane was born on June 24, 1927 in Binghamton, NY. She grew up in Binghamton and later in Canisteo, NY. Walter and Jane Sexton and family moved to Rushville in the mid-1950’s.

Jane will always be remembered for her gentle ways, patience, unconditional love and support, and unending sense of humor.

Jane is survived by her children, Dawn Sexton Duel (Gerald), Bonnie Sexton, Rebecca Sexton Bachman, Betty Sexton Garrett, Walter Andrew Sexton (Karen) and her “other daughter” Carla Hobart; her sister, Barbara Loper; and eight loving grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by the love of her life, Walter Joseph Sexton; her parents, Paul and Marie Mace; her brother, William; and sisters, Betty and Phyllis.


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JANICE BRINK

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister

Middlesex- Janice M. Brink, age 70, died Friday (April 8, 2011).

Friends may call Monday (April 11th) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday (April 12th) at 11 a.m. at the Middlesex United Methodist Church.

Burial will be in Overackers Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Janice’s family, 5589 Water St., Middlesex, NY 14507.

Janice was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Mattison Murray. She was a member of the Middlesex Hose Auxilliary (the Sirenettes) and was also a Fire woman.

She is survived by her husband, Roland Brink; daughters, Theresa (Tom) Smith and Amy (Kevin Hunter) McLaughlin; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Murray; and several nieces and nephews.

Janice was predeceased by her son, Donald Brink; grandchildren, Tommy Smith, Timmy Smith and Deanna McLaughlin; and great-grandson, Kevin Smith.



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DOUGLAS R. ROBINSON
Loving father and grandfather

Canandaigua- Douglas Robinson, 61, died Monday, March 28, 2011.

Friends may call Saturday (April 2nd) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m.

Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Douglas was a Vietnam veteran. He was a great mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Pearl; three children, Ronald (Julie) Pearl, Raymond Robinson and Rebecca (Ted) Shaff; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Billy and Terry; and four sisters, Ann, Phyllis, Alberta and Helen.
Predeceased by his parents, Ken and Alice Robinson; and four brothers, Jimmy, Richard, Harold and Junior.


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Ferguson Corners – Dorothy S. McCaig, age 84, died Monday, March 28, 2011.

Friends may call Friday (April 1st) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Saturday (April 2nd) at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Voak Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, Living Center at Geneva North, 45 Mason St., Geneva, NY 14456; or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14260.

Dorothy was a teacher’s aide, and then a secretary for many years in the Guidance Department, the school library, and District Office of Marcus Whitman Central School. After retirement, she worked at Kath’s Book Nook in Penn Yan. Dorothy was a life member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

She is survived by four children, Deborah R. McCaig, Diane L. McCaig, Denise (Leonard) Atencio, and R. Scott (Deb) McCaig; two grandchildren, Haley McCaig and Travis McCaig; six siblings, Phyllis Jorgenson, Janice (Harlan) Castner, Gerald (Connie) Scott, Marian (Jim) Baird, L. Donald Scott, and Gilbert (Cathy) Scott; one sister-in-law, Kathy Scott; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dorothy was predeceased by her brother, L. Dan Scott, and her grandson, Jesse Hilton.


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Geneva- Leon F. “Lee” Fontana, age 91, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at his home.

Friends called Monday (March 28th) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

A funeral service was held Tuesday (March 29th) at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in Bellona Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Born at his family home in Rochester, “Lee” attended Aquinas High School and then Edison Tech. He was a welder at Delco from 1933 to 1946; and then for the American Can Company in Geneva until 1954. He farmed in the Town of Seneca from 1946 until 1966, when he rented his farm to R.H. Rhodes & Son. He continued farming with the Rhodes until the 1980’s.

“Lee” is survived by three children, John (Nancy Mortensen) Fontana, Katharine (John) Prendergast and Eugene Fontana; two grandchildren, John Barden (Bonnie) Prendergast and Maryanne Lee (Ben) Cameron; five great-grandchildren, Liam, Aidan and Myles Prendergast, and Connor and Ian Cameron; and several nieces and nephews.

“Lee” was predeceased in 1984 by his wife of 47 years, Mary Jones Fontana, and two sisters, Catherine (John T., Jr.) Welch, and Betty (Emmett “Red”) Williams.



Gorham/Canandaigua- Hugh R. Howard, Sr., age 91, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday (March 23, 2011).

Friends may call Friday (March 25th) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m.

Burial will be in Little Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to CCIA Food Pantry (Canandaigua Churches in Action), 120 N. Main St., Suite 37, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Hugh had worked for Iversen Construction, and retired from the Gorham Highway Dept. in 1974. He was a life member and former Fire Chief of the Gorham Fire Dept.

Hugh is survived by his wife of 70 years, Minnie Cratsley Howard; six children, Michelle (Donald) Capozzi, Gerry (Ian) Nicholson, Linda (Roman) Kamola, Charmaine Hellerer, Hugh R. Howard, Jr., and Vicki (Jeff) Lippincott; sister, Germaine Lee; sisters-in-law, Janet Howard and Jean Howard; 22 grandchildren; and many great and great-great-grandchildren.

Hugh was predeceased by son-in-law, Richard Hellerer; brothers, George Howard, Henry Howard and Richard Howard; brother-in-law, Donald Lee; sister-in-law, Nanette Howard; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.



Ilda M. Morris

Canandaigua- Ilda M. Morris, age 81, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at F.F.Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.

Services were private with burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan.



HELEN L. STEVERSON
Gorham- Helen Steverson, age 83, died Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2011).

Services will be private, with burial in Nettle Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the: Wish Upon A Star Program, M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424; or to the Highland Hospital Foundation, Intensive Care Unit, 1000 South Ave., Box 40, Rochester, NY 14620.

Helen was the daughter of the late Ward and Mable Simmons. On July 17, 1948 she married William Orvis Steverson in the Rushville Methodist Church.

Helen is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Orvis Steverson; six children, Yvonne (Tom) Tuttle, Dale Steverson, Karen (Gary) Santee, Cheryl (David) Adam, Sharlene (Jeff) Morrow and Kim (Brian) Wickham; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Anna Simmons.

She was predeceased by her brother, Wilson Simmons.


PATRICIA KIMBALL
Loving mother

Wayland/Gorham- Patricia Kimball, age 82, died March 18, 2011 at her home.

Services were private with burial in Gorham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times, P.O. Box 665, Mendon, NY 14506; or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Patricia was survived by 8 children, Cindy (Joe Harris), Roger (Linda), Patty, Dexter (Elena), Elliott (Trish), Roxanne (Dennis) Sandic, Eric (Kristy), and Connie (Dennis) Bailey; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and five siblings.

She was predeceased by her son, Rusty Jay, and granddaughters, Kelly and Terri Bryan.
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RUSHVILLE- Alice B. Enos, age 90, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, in Warsaw, NY.

Friends may call on Wednesday (Feb. 23rd) from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday (Feb. 24th) from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday (Feb. 24th) at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Alice was born in Naples and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Yaw) North. She had been a cashier at the Middlesex Valley School until her retirement.

Alice was predeceased by her husband, Howard Enos in 2007, and by her grandson, Richard Myrick in 1993.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (Glenn Davis) Myrick of Arcade, NY, and Barbara (Robert) Young of Florida; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Lloyd North of Gorham, Albert “Buzzy” (Marilyn) North of Penn Yan, Robert North of Penn Yan and Roy North of Florida; brother-in-law, Harold (Emogene) Enos; sisters-in-law, Alma Enos and Shirley (Raymond) Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

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Shirley "Missy" Minns

Stanley- Shirley Caroline “Missy” Minns died Friday, February 4, 2011, as a result of an accident.

Friends may call Tuesday (Feb. 8th) from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be held Wednesday (Feb. 9th) at 1 p.m. at the Seneca Presbyterian Church, 4414 Number Nine Rd., Stanley, NY. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery.
 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York, 3901 Genesee St., Suite 110, Buffalo, NY 14225; or to CURE Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.
 

Missy enjoyed flower gardening, crafts and, most of all, her family. She lived her life for other people, both as a Licensed Practical Nurse and in her personal life. Missy took pride in her home and farm. She enjoyed vacationing in the Adirondacks. Missy was a member of Seneca Presbyterian Church.
 

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Douglas Minns; four children, Lindsay Minns, Thomas Minns, Susan Minns and Elizabeth Minns; her parents, Thomas and Norma Jones; her father and mother-in-law, James and Chris Minns; her five siblings, Linda (Pete) Saracino, Kathy (Jim) Volpe, Sally (Dave) Helfer, Matthew (Kathy) Jones and Julie (Jeff) Henderson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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George Michael Shekell

Fairport- A Memorial Service for George Michael Shekell, age 47, will be held on Saturday, February 5th at 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

Memorial contributions may be made to Open Door Mission, 156 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14608.

George was a 1981 graduate of Midlakes High School. He had worked for Canandaigua Wine Company and Happy Ice of Fairport.

He is survived by his sister, Janet (Richard) Calabrese of Gorham; brother, Douglas (Diana) Shekell of Penn Yan; and several nieces and nephews.

George was predeceased by his brother, Henry Shekell and mother, Gladys Shekell.

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Roy Van Sickle

Stanley- Roy Van Sickle, age 86, died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2011) at his home.

Friends called Saturday (Jan. 22nd) from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service followed at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Roy was the son of the late Curtis and Clara Van Sickle. He served in the Army during World War II. Roy was a lifelong farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; brother, Howard Van Sickle; sisters, Emma Dullen and Ruth Carlson; step-son, Rick (Anne) Mitchell; step-daughter, Darlene Schwartz; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Roy was predeceased by his brothers, William and Carl Van Sickle.

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Catherine A. King

Stanley- Catherine A. King, age 73, of West Swamp Rd., died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011.

Friends called Thursday (Jan. 13th) from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service was held Friday (Jan. 14th) at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shuman Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 1420; or the the American Lung Association, 595 Blossom Rd., Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14610.

Catherine was born in Bath, NY, the daughter of the late Alfred and Leona Rainer Hayes.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" T. King; seven children, Daniel (Sandy) King, David (Ellen Kimball) King, Debra (Phil) Curtis, Donna (Ricky) Woodard, Darlene (Tom) Quinn, Doug King and Dawn (Doug) Drogo; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cindy (Lin) Hough and Pat (Jerry) Coots; one brother, Alfred (Clara) Hayes; brother-in-law, Bruce King; and sister-in-law, Shriley (John) Joslyn.

She was predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, John L. "Jack" and Kathryn Combs King.

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Virginia M. Frarey

Hall- Virginia M. Frarey, 84, died Saturday (Dec. 25, 2010).

Friends called Thursday (Jan. 6th) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service followed at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, Clinton Crest Manor, 411 Clinton Ave., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Virginia was the daughter of the late Everett Johnson and Lula Maine Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Horace "Poke" Frarey, and by her brothers, Donald Johnson and Everett Johnson, Jr.

She is survived by her son, Donn (Sharon) Frarey; her daughter, Heidi (Andrew) Wilbur; and her granddaughter, Hannah Frarey.

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Maxine L. Betts

Penn Yan- Maxine L. Betts, 94, died peacefully of natural causes at her home in Bellona Station on Wednesday (Dec. 22, 2010).

At the request of the family, there will be no prior calling hours.

A Funeral Service was held at noon on Wednesday (Dec. 29) at the Bethel Baptist Church, 2590 East Main St., Gorham, with the Rev. Owen Corcoran officiating. A reception in honor of Maxine was held at the church following the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Pallbearers were James Willson, David Willson, Dennis Childrs, Rick DeWitt, John Johnson and James Betts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Mission Fund of the Bethel Baptist Church.

Maxine was the daughter of Charles and Tena Hilfiger Lewis, Mainsburg, PA. She married James Edward Betts on July 19, 1938. Among other activities, she and her husband were very active members of the Izaak Walton League, not only of Yates County, but in New York State and nationally as well.

Maxine worked for many years as a nurse's aide in Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan. She also had been an active volunteer at the hospital and was involved with the Ambulance Corps of Yates County following her retirement.

She was the oldest member of the Bethel Baptist Church and was known as the "Cookie Lady" for the Awana Group of the church. She was still involved with this group until recently and attended church for as long as her health permitted.  She was extremely interested in Missions and was active in the Mission Society of her church. During her life she supported numerous missionaries throughout the world, including children in Haiti, Mexico and Central America.
 

It was said of her recently that, "She is a grand lady who loved her family, who had traveled and seen much of the United States with her husband and children, and who loved her church and the joy that it gave her in life.

Surviving her are three children: Barbara Willson (Roscoe) Krauss of Geneva, Kay Oliver (Dennis) Childers of Geneva and Gordon (MaryLou) Betts of Pulaski; grandchildren: James (Cynthia) Willson of Penn Yan, David (Susan) Willson of Bellona, Christine (Rick DeWitt) Smith of Penn Yan, Caitlin (John) Johnson of Penn Yan, Belinda (Jeff) Parker of Summerfield, FL, Tina (Richard) DeKing of Canastota, Megan Betts of Pulaski, Jessica Johnson of Kingsport, Tenn. and James Betts of Syracuse; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years in March 1999; and by a grandson, Scott Willson in May 1980.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham.

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David D. Parks

Gorham- David D. Parks, 79, died Dec. 18, 2010.

Services will be private in the spring.

Memorials to Salvation Army, 110 Saltonstall St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Surviving: wife, Carolyn Parks; son, David Bruce Parks, Canandaigua; daughter, Saundra Waugh, SC; grandchildren, Jesse Parks, Megan Arnold, Tom Pechler, Tammy Waugh, Tiffany Waugh and Shaun Waugh; great and great-great-grandchildren; brothers Gene and Ron Parks; and sister, Linda (Richard Logan) Parks.

Arrangements: Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home, Gorham, NY. See kenperkinsfuneralhome.com


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James Earl Matteson

 

 

Stanley- James E. Matteson died Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, in Penn Yan, NY.

Friends called Monday (Dec. 20) from 12 ro 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham, NY. A funeral service followed the calling hours at 1 p.m. Burial was in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Jim is survived by his wife, Clarisa Labadee Matteson; six children, Nancy Matteson of Ovid, NY, Mary (David) Kreyer of Fairport, NY, Louise (David) Breemes of Palmyra, NY, Kenneth Matteson of Marion, NY, Joyce (Michael) Wilcos of Phelps, NY, and Steven Matteson of Clifton  Springs, NY; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

 

Calling Hours: Monday, Dec. 20th, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham, NY.

Funeral Service: Monday, Dec. 20th at 1 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham, NY.

 

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Phyllis Rapalee Whitbeck

Penn Yan- Phyllis R. Whitbeck died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 18th, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Penn Yan. A reception followed at Miller's Essenhaus.

       Memorial contributions may be made to the Keuka Comfort Care Home, 35 Rte. 54, Penn Yan, NY 14527; or to the First Baptist Church, 224 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

       Phyllis was the daughter of the late Ray William Rapalee and Charlotte Hicks Rapalee of Dundee. A graduate of Dundee High School, she graduated from Keuka College in 1943. She was retired from the Yates County Department of Social Services.

     She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Elwood Whitbeck; two daughters, April Whitbeck and Robin (Kenneth) Perkins; three grandchildren, Mary Perkins, Dr. Aaron (Dr. Heather Dann) Perkins and Dr. Nora Perkins; five great-grandsons, Logan, Reiner, Teague, Jacob and Lincoln; one sister, Patricia Murphy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Phyllis was predeceased by her brother, Robert Rapalee, and her brother-in-law, Robert Murphy.

Funeral Service: Saturday, Dec. 12th at the First Baptist Church in Penn Yan.

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