Death Notices for the week of November 19, 2001
Death Notices for the week of
November 19, 2001

AREA

•Merritt, George W., On November 7, 2001 at age 90. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie. He is survived by his children, Joan (Clifford) Sadler, Shirley (John) Maw, William (Donna) Merritt, Edwin (Donna) Merritt; 13 grandchildren; sister, Wilberta Clark; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service was held November 9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Inter-ment held privately. Contributions can be made to Visiting Nurse Service - Hospice.


BROCKPORT

•Carpenter, Charles A. Jr., November 12, 2001 at age 76. He is predeceased by his wife, Wilma; granddaughter, Molly. Charles is survived by his children, Dennis (MaryJo), Duane (Madge), Ronald, Brian (Jeannie) Carpenter, Karen (David) Wright; grandchildren, Steven, Russell, Dennis, Stacey, Karoline, Michael, Adriean, David, Shauna, Eric; two great grandchildren; sister, Ruth; brothers, Stanley, John; many nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War.

A Memorial Service was held November 15 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to Veterans Outreach or Meals on Wheels.


•Filppu, Paul D., On November 4, 2001. Predeceased by his father, Kaarlo Filppu. Survived by his mother, Vivian; brothers, Lauri (Sandy), Virginia, Lennart (Lucy), California; sister, Ellen Fredericks, California; niece, nephews and dear friend, Carol Evans, Geneva.

A Memorial Service was held November 12 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made in his memory to Unity Health System, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14626.


•Muntz, Florence S., November 8, 2001 at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence. Survived by her daughters, Shirley (Allen) Mercer, Joanne (Kenneth) Lotzow and Bonnie (Travis) Hatfield; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Rosa (James) Morrow, Jr., and Ida Sands; several nieces and nephews. She was a life member of the Brockport United Methodist Church and the Mary Jane Holmes Chapter 440 of the Eastern Star.

A Funeral Service was held November 12 at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment, Lake View Cemetery. Those wishing can make contributions to Lakeside Memorial Hospital or Visiting Nurse Services Hospice.


CHILI

•Barker, James M. , November 5, 2001 at age 62. He is survived by his wife, Susan L. Barker; his daughter, Amy L. Barker of Livonia; his son, Jeffrey (Stacy) Barker of Kirkville; two grandchildren; his brother, William (Victoria) Barker of Pennsylvania; his mother-in-law, Lillian (Ardell) Gehman of North Chili; brother-in-law, Stephen (Donna) Burfield of Pennsylvania; an aunt; two nieces, a nephew, several cousins and many dear friends. He was a Navy veteran, a retiree of Eastman Kodak, Past Master of Etolian Lodge #479 F.&A.M., Spencerport and was a member of Nortrip Lodge #998 F.&A.M., Minoa.

A Masonic Service was held November 8. A Funeral Service was held November 9 at the United Methodist Church of North Chili. Interment, Creekside Cemetery, Churchville. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.


CHURCHVILLE

•Duell, Jean, Sunday, November 11, 2001 at age 76. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent L. Duell. She is survived by her sons, Steven (Gail) Duell and Gary (Joanne) Duell; her daughters, Catherine (Fred) Hunt and Shirley Duell; her brothers, Carlton (Gerry) Wood and Keith (Barbara) Wood; her sister Grace Enos; eight grandchildren, two great granddaughters; several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Harvey C. Noone American Legion Post #954 Auxiliary, the Women of Churchville Moose Lodge and the Riga Home Bureau.

Funeral Services were held November 14 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., Churchville. Interment in Riga Cemetery, Churchville. Contributions can be made to a charity of your choice in her memory.


CLARENDON

•Mendes, Charles M., Suddenly on November 9, 2001 at age 60. Predeceased by brother, Joseph Mendes and sisters, Laura Brening and Clara Mendes. He is survived by his loving wife, Dana Mendes; his children, Frank (Kerstin) Mendes, Edward (Johanna) Mendes, Christina (Norbert) Oliveira and Ann (Manuel) Dasilva; seven grandchildren; his sisters, Mary McCall, Clara Rosa, Maria Edwards; also many nieces, nephews and close friends. He was a member of the Clarendon Lions Club and former Newport, Rhode Island policeman.

Interment at St. Columbia's Cemetery, Middletown, Rhode Island.


HAMLIN

•Cicero, Nunzio J., Peacefully on November 5, 2001 at the age of 66. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lorraine Cicero; his children, Joseph Cicero, Gina (Keith) Melder, Marianne (Mark) Sheffield and John Cicero; five grandchildren; many close friends and relatives.

A Service celebrating his life was held November 10 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc., Hilton. Inurnment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Perry. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 10609, Rochester 14610 in his memory.


•Terrana, Ellen M., On November 7, 2001 at the age of 80. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Victor Terrana and daughter Vicki. She is survived by her children, Phillip (Kathy) Terrana, Kathleen (James) Hodges and Susan (David) Rinere; nine grandchildren; also her brothers, Daniel Toohey, and Peter (Pat) Toohey; her sisters, Kay (Dick) Davis, Sheila (Frank) Stapanawich, Mary Silva and Joan Toohey; also many nieces and nephews and close friends.

A Funeral Mass celebrating her life was held November 10 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, P.O. Box 149, Hamlin 14464 in her memory.


HILTON

•Carter, E. Jean, November 12, 2001 at age 88. She is predeceased by her husband, Henry S. Carter; brother, Milt Richards. Jean is survived by her children, William (Donna) Carter, Donna (Kenneth) Preston; grandchildren, Tammy (Jeffrey) Banagan, Todd (Jane Ellen) Preston, Stephen, Kelly Carter; sister, F. Ona (Kenneth) Paine; sister-in-law, Harriet Richards; several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service was held November 15 at Hilton Baptist Church. Contributions can be made to the Hilton Baptist Church Organ Fund or the Hilton Fire Department Ambulance Corps in her memory.


•Coyle, Sophie E., Peacefully on November 9, 2001 at the age of 89. She is predeceased by her grandson, Todd Coyle (1980). She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Hugh Coyle; her children, Tom (Barbara) Coyle and Carolyn (Gordon) Gotts; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

A Funeral Service was held November 11 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc., Hilton. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton 14468 in her memory.


•Lenharr, Josephine C., Peacefully on November 11, 2001 at the age of 88. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years George W. Lenharr; her children, Robert (Emma) Cusenz, Edward (George-Anne) Cusenz, Dorothea (Kenneth) Montante, Tom (Juliet) Lenharr, Ed (Barbara) Lenharr and Donna Corudell who all re-side in California; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her sister, Mary Catone of Arizona; sister-in-law, Stella Wahendorf of California; also many nieces, nephews and close friends.

A Funeral Mass was held November 14 at St. Leo's Church, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery.


HOLLEY

•Boynton, Mildred Louise, At age 86, peacefully at the Orleans County Nursing Home on November 6, 2001. Mrs. Boynton was predeceased by her husband of 58 years Elmer Boynton in November 2000. She is survived by her children, Roger (Pamelia) Boynton of Holley and Elaine (Anthony) Muscolino of Manchester. Also surviving are four grandchildren.

A Funeral Service was held November 10 at the First Presbyterian Church of Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Memorial remembrances can be made to the Holley First Presbyterian Church.


•Strong, Charles H., Formerly of Holley and resident of the Lake Ontario shore in Kendall for the last twelve years, died October 29, 2001 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

"Mr. Strong" as he was known to his students and many teachers and "Chuck" to others was a former superintendent of Holley Central School for eleven years. He also served six years as Holley Village Mayor.

He was born in Utica, NY to parents Herbert and Adelaide Strong, one of a large family. He attended Waterville Central High School.

Upon graduating in 1942 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Pacific theater for three years. At the end of the war, he completed his undergraduate work at Syracuse University. He went on to receive his master's degree in English literature at the State University of New York at Albany where he continued to further his education over the next several years.

Before his administrative years in areas of New York state, he enjoyed teaching high school English.

His love for people and community made him an active player in service clubs and organizations; Rotary, Lions, American Red Cross, and The United Way to mention a few. He was an American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars member. For many years, he was master of ceremonies for the Memorial Day Service in Holley. He served on the Board of Directors of Channel 21 in its infant years. He was on the late Senator John Daly's staff after retirement from education.

At the time of his death he was serving on Lakeside Memorial Hospital's Board of Directors and Board of Governors.

His passing is a loss of great magnitude to his family, who loved him dearly, and his many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 24 at the First Presbyterian Church on State Street in Brockport. Friends are invited to attend.


KENDALL

•Bruce, Harriett G., November 8, 2001 at the age of 93. She is predeceased by her husband, A. W. Bruce in 1996. She is survived by her children, Alfred (Noreen) of North Carolina, Gerri VanElzakker of Fairport, and Gordan of Syracuse; five grandchildren; a great grand daughter; several nieces and nephews; friend and caregiver Ellen Robinson.

A Memorial Service was held November 10 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to Orleans County Meals on Wheels or St. Luke's Episcopal Church in her memory.


•Wilson, Joan D., Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at the age of 69. She is survived by her son, Richard Jr. of Kendall; step-daughter, Donna Lee (Jerry) Livingston of Canaseraga; step-grandchildren, Renee and Ryan; her sister, Jane Jurhs; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held November 17 at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment, West Kendall Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kendall Fire Department.


SPENCERPORT

•Beaney, David R. "Ralph", Suddenly November 10, 2001 at age 42 in Eustis, Florida, formerly of Spencerport. Predeceased by his mother, Ninon (Nena) Beaney. Survived by his father, David L. (Denise) Beaney of Leesburg, Florida; two sisters, Ellen (Mark) Turrie of Brockport and Susan (Kevin) Yackel of Chili; brother, Derek Beaney of Rochester; nephews, Kyle and Jacob Turrie; niece, Gina Turrie; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service was held Thursday, November 15 at the Lake Square Presbyterian Church, Leesburg, Florida. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude's Research Hospital in his memory.


•Gollwitzer, Edwin C., On November 10, 2001. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn E. Gollwitzer. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Dee Dee), William "Scott" (Catja) and Richard (Lori); his daughters, Kathleen (David) Bernath and Karen (Larry) Schisel; 11 grandchildren. He was a retiree of Churchville-Chili School District.

Arrangements by Walker Brothers Company Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment Fairfield Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.


•Hendel, Ruth M. (Fecteau), On November 5, 2001 at age 86 in Portland, Oregon. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter F. Hendel. She is survived by two sons, James W. (Rosina) Hendel of California and Robert J. (Pollyann) Hendel of Oregon; her brother, LaVerne Fecteau of Florida; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was a retiree of Marine Midland Bank.

Funeral Services and interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery were at the convenience of the family.


•Henderson, Edith M. (Vogt), On November 7, 2001 at age 96. She was predeceased by her husbands, John J. Vogt and George H. Henderson. She is survived by three nephews, Alfred T. (Dorothy) Freestone of Holley, Ralph (Brenda) Peake and Everett (Patricia) Peake, both of Brockport. She was a member of the Ogden Senior Citizens Club.

A Funeral Service was held November 14 at Walker Brothers Company Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Ogden Senior Citizens Center, 200 South Union Street, Spencerport 14559 in her memory.