Death Notices for the week of
November 22, 2009


BERGEN

•Ratajczak, Ann V., November 15, 2009 at age 83; with of 63 years to Stanley Ratajczak of Bergen; mother of Cynthia (Lawrence) Reynolds of Bergen and Patricia (Michael) Kohlhagen of South Salem; grandmother of Michael (Bernie) Olander of Gates, Peter (Deana) Olander, Susan (Mark) Barber and Robert Reynolds, all of Bergen, Elyssa and Alex Kohlhagen, both of South Salem and the late Sandra Olander; great-grandmother of seven; sister of Marion (Maurice) Wentz of Dade City, Florida; also survived by nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held November 18 at H. E. Turner and Co. Funeral Home, Bergen. Contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Ill 60601-7633 or at alz.org in her memory.


•Westbrook, Albert Russell Jr., November 14, 2009, age 55. Survived by his wife Sonia Westbrook; his children, Maresha, Joanne, Sherrise, Deanne, Joyce and Jason; also many grandchildren; his father, Albert Russell Westbrook Sr., and many other family and friends.

A Memorial Service was held November 19 in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Rochester. Interment, private.


CHURCHVILLE

•Wessendorf, Dorothy J., November 4, 2009, at age 83. She is survived by her dear friends Art and Ruth Gay, George and Eleanor Filowick.

A Graveside Service was held November 16 at Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.


HAMLIN

•Breeze, Craig, November 17, 2009. Predeceased by his mother, Carolyn Prentice. Survived by his wife, Debra Breeze; children, Jessica Breeze, Craig Breeze II, Guy Helfgott, Myles Helfgott; father, Richard Prentice; Robert (Pat) Breeze; siblings, Rob (Sheri) Breeze, Todd (Lindsay) Breeze, Cherie Breeze, Ronale (Dan) King; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Funeral Services were held November 20 at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, Box 704, P. O. Box 23029, Rochester 14692 in his memory.


HILTON

•Conte, Anita B. (Brone), November 13, 2009 at age 80. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Earl C. Conte; their son Bruce Conte; brother Bruce Brone. She was predeceased by her brother Clifford Brone.

Funeral Services were held November 17 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450 in her memory.


HOLLEY

•Burns, Julia S., Age 89, November 8, 2009. Predeceased by husband Dean in 1991, brother William Sands, sister, Doris Cook. Survived by daughter Dana (James) Logsdon of Holley; son Frederic “Dorr” of Rochester; grandchildren Benjamin and Jacob Logsdon; sister Ruth Chapell of Bergen; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Holley First Presbyterian Church in her memory.


NORTH CHILI

•Harriff, Ralph E., On November 12, 2009 at the age of 83. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater and sang with the Army male chorus. Mr. Harriff was a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College and served for many years as the maintenance supervisor for Chili Plastics. He is predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Post, Mary Harriff and Martha Harriff and by his brothers Richard, Donald and Robert Harriff. He is survived by his wife, Nanita Harriff; son, John Harriff (Susie) and daughter, April Johnson (Jack) and granddaughter Sarah.

Funeral Services were held November 14 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Private interment.


•Pendlebury, Rosemary R., Died peacefully November 14, 2009, at age 72, surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Alfred. Survived by daughters, Pauline (Lucas) Keller, Katherine (Martin) Leidy, Ellen (Michael) Workman; grandchildren, Joseph and Justin (Emily); sister, Deana (Irving) Nourse; along with several nieces and nephews.

Services and interment were held privately. Contributions can be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the Lupus Foundation in her memory.


OGDEN

•White, Jane L. (Callaghan), November 11, 2009, at age 83. She was predeceased by her husband Warren C. White. She is survived by her children, Dorothy (Antonio) Masi, Patricia Staats, Craig White, Christopher White and Gary (Connie) White; grandchildren, Michael (Christie) Gurnett, Tracy Bzduch, Kiley (Ashley) Staats, Kristen White, Shan-non and Ashley White; great grandsons, Zachary, Jacob and Nicholas; nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Funeral Services were held November 15 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Churchville. Interment, Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.


SPENCERPORT

•Lupiani, Patsy, November 14, 2009, unexpectedly after a courageous bout with cancer, at age 61. He is predeceased by his parents, Patsy and Ann Lupiani. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Valerie (DiNapoli) Lupiani; sons, Patrick (Susan) Lupiani, Anthony (Kate) Lupiani; grandson Niccolo Lupiani; future grandson, “Bean” Lupiani; sister Elizabeth Lupiani; brother, Frank Lupiani; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joseph (Darlene) Stinardo; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Patsy was a retired Letter Carrier from the US Postal Service.

A Funeral Mass was said November 18 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.


•Ramsdell, Raymond H., November 17, 2009, age 82. Survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Mary Lou; his children, Terri Ramsdell of Euless, Texas, Robert (Donna) Ramsdell of Malone, New York, Susan (David) Paling of Wareham, Massachusetts, Lisa (Rick) Fonner of Jacksonville, Florida and Rebecca (Mike) Sedita of Spencerport; nine grandchildren; his brothers Ronald and Donald and his buddy “Scooter.”

A private family service was held. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice and Palliative Care, 2180 Empire Boulevard, Webster 14580-2029 (www.vnsnet.com) or Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY (585) 223-1330 in his memory.


•Russo, Anthony “Babe,” November 12, 2009 at the age of 78. He is survived by his sons, Tony C. (Lisa) Russo and Michael T. Russo; his grandsons, Seth and Cal Russo; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Russo; nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral Services were held November 17 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.


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