Death Notices for the week of
April 5, 2009


AREA

•Wisotzke, Dorothy J., of Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of Ogden. March 30, 2009. Predeceased by her husband, Carl; and sons, Rob and Ron. Survived by her children, Norma Freeman (Bob Fetzer) and Bobbi (Mike) Barnes; grandchildren, Carly, Mike and Mat-thew; niece, Donna (Bob) Kraus; several other nieces and nephews; and many loving friends.

Funeral Services were held April 3 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association in her memory.


BERGEN

•Fodge, Adrian J., age 90, application engineering manager for General Railway Signal in Rochester, died March 29, 2009. He was a member of St. Brigid's Church and its Holy Name Society, General Railway Signal's Supervisor's Club and Sackett-Merrill-White Post of the American Legion. He served with the United States Air Force during World War II.

His wife, Jean Frost Schell Fodge, died in 2000.

Survivors include four sons; James (June) Fodge of Avoca, Francis (Theresa) Fodge of California, Thomas (Paula) Fodge of Bergen and David (Colleen) Fodge of Churchville; seven daughters, Mary (Donald) Woodard of Sodus, Kathleen (John) Schaefer of Batavia, Virginia (Rick Fioravanti) Casper, Sally (Ernest) Thomas, Janet (John) Wise, Joan (Douglas) Mitchell and Nancy (Wil-liam) Wells, all of Bergen; 29 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ruth Schell Stewart of Bergen; several nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by siblings Edward Fodge, Francis Fodge and Margaret Clifford.

A Mass of Christian Burial was said April 2 at St. Bri-gid's Church, Bergen. Burial will be in St. Francis Ceme-tery, LeRoy. Memorials can be made to St. Brigid's Church, P.O. Box 219, Bergen, NY 14416.


HAMLIN

•Paul, George Edward "Bud" "Eddie" after a brief illness on March 26, 2009 at the age of 76. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Rachel Paul, sisters Betty Reid and Marie Koester. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years Shirley; daughters Teresa Burnside, Millie (Bob) Mitchell, Valerie (Rick) Nunnery, Barbie (Ken) Anderson; grandchildren Brandon, Amber (Stefan), Timmy, Sarah, Tyler, Caitlyn, Brian; great granddaugh-ter Christina; his faithful dog Casper; and his brother Norman. George was a U.S. Army Veteran and retiree of Rochester Gas & Electric.

Funeral Services were held March 30 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment March 31 at Morton Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Rochester in his memory.


HILTON

•Willson, Elizabeth A., 96, March 22, 2009. Prede-ceased by her husband, Kenneth, stepson, Walter Will-son, step grandson, Michael Ainsworth. Survived by her daughter, Virginia (Ronald) Ainsworth; stepdaughter, Marcheta (Kenneth) Davidson; grandchildren Steven (Connie) Mayer, Lisa (Paul) Kroeger, Martin (Donna) Mayer, J. Matthew (Marianne) Mayer; step grandchild, Ron (Beverly) Ainsworth Jr.; great-grandchildren, David, Jason and Kristina Mayer, Paul Jr. and Shannon Kroeger, Jessica Mayer, John Mayer.

A Memorial Service was held April 4 at the Hilton Baptist Church. Contributions can be made to Journey Home Hospice or to a charity of one's choice in her memory.


HOLLEY

•Dolan, Lillian M., age 70, March 23, 2009 at St. John's Home. Lived in the area for over 30 years. Mem-ber of St. Mary's Church, Holley and Church of the Na-tivity of the B.V.M., Brockport.

Predeceased by husband Edward. Survived by sons Ed (Mary Beth) of Hamlin, Casey (Tara) of Penfield; daughter Lori (Mark) Trovato of Henrietta; grandchil-dren Alicia, Kelly, Addyson, MariRose; sister Mallie (George) Goeller of Brockport; brother Thomas (Loretta) Arther of Shirley, New York; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was said April 1 at St. Mary's Church, Holley. Burial, Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Youngstown, New York.


•Johnson, Florence (Curran), at the age of 105. She had six sisters and five brothers, and is survived by her sister, Gertrude Curran O'Brien of Annapolis, Maryland. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Johnson in 1939. She studied at the Eastman Dental Institute and was a Licensed Dental Hygienist. She also studied at SUNY Cortland and Columbia University and taught in the Holley school system. In her 105 years, she saw women get the vote, transportation and communication revolutionize and human rights advance. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family very close to her.

A Funeral Mass was said March 30 at St. Ann's Chapel, Rochester. Contributions can be made to a char-ity of one's choice in her memory.


KENDALL

•Woodams, Evelyn J., on March 30, 2009 at the age of 80. Predeceased by her daughter Joanne, son Michael and four sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Richard; son John "Jack" (Kim); grandchil-dren Eric, Elizabeth and Ethan; sister Dorothy DiMarco.

Funeral Services were held April 1 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Private interment.


NORTH CHILI

•Offermann, Elfrieda H. (Oma), February 17, 2009, at the age of 87, formerly of West Hempstead, Long Island. Predeceased by husband, William. Survived by two daughters, Arlene (Charles) Behrent, Elise (James) VanderPas; grandchildren, Major U.S.A.F. Steven (Amy) Speares; Jennifer (David) Horne, Captain U.S.A.F. Brett (fiancée, JoEllen Leitnaker) VanderPas, Todd VanderPas, Kristin VanderPas; two great-grandsons, Landon Speares and Evan Horne; special friends, Phyllis and Doug Goddard.

A Celebration of her life was held April 4 at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gates. Contributions can be made to Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 761 Elmgrove Road, Rochester 14624 or the Sunset House Hospice, 3746 St. Paul Boulevard, Rochester 14617 in her memory.


OGDEN

•Gay, Alfred R. Jr., March 31, 2009, Predeceased by his parents; brothers, Donald and Robert; sister, Marge Smith. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years Bonnie; children, Gordon (Christine), Kathleen (Timothy) Longdue, Karen (Dave) Gay, Dawn (Steve) Amo; nine grandchildren; sister, Betty Pim; brothers, Kenneth Gay, John (Sue) Gay, Charles Gay, Kevin (Phyllis) Gay; sev-eral nieces and nephews. Alfred enjoyed bowling and fishing.

Funeral Services were held April 4 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the family in his memory.


SPENCERPORT

•Conrad, Bonnie Wilma (Zonnevylle), March 26, 2009 at age 65. Predeceased by her parents, Bernard William and Julia Marie Zonnevylle and infant brother, Bernard William. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Jerry Charles Conrad; children, Chad Wil-liam (Tammy), Todd Joseph (Jennifer) Conrad, Julie Marie Conrad, Jason Christopher (Karen) Conrad, Renee Magadaline (Stanley) Nelson; grandchildren, Taylor, Joshua, Cassondra and Caden; sister, Yvonne (Gino) Fioravanti; brother, Ronald Zonnevylle; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service was held March 31 at Trinity Lu-theran Church, Spencerport. Private interment. Contri-butions can be made to The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450 in her memory.


•Stedman, Mark D., March 27, 2009, at age 51, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Crystal (Joe) D'Anunzio; sons, Gavin and Logan; granddaughter Selena; brother, Glenn (Mary); sister, Gayle; companion, Cheri Hill; and many close family and friends.

Private interment to be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials can be directed to Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester (Hildebrandt Hospice Care Cen-ter), 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, New York 14623.


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