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Death Notices for the week of
January 9, 2005
Stanley joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served on board the USS Howard F. Clark (DE 533) as a Machinist Mate, fighting in the Pacific theatre at Iwo Jima, the Philippines, and Okinawa. Discharged in 1946, he returned to the U.S. and on July 4, 1953 married an energetic, go-getter of a woman who would be his wife for over 50 years. Their first house was in Baldwinsville. They then moved to Spencerport, a place they so dearly loved. This is where their son was born, and Stanley started work with Aetna Life and Casualty as a safety inspector. A promotion within Aetna transferred them to Granby, Connecticut where they lived until his retirement in 1985. They then lived in Many, Louisiana, Little River, South Carolina and finally Virginia Beach, Virginia. Stanley will be remembered as a strong, proud man, not one to often show his emotions. He loved his family and truly valued his friends. Mary grew up on a farm near Syracuse and worked at Niagara Mohawk Power. When her son was born she took up raising him full time. Still active in the community, Mary became a champion of environmental protection wherever she lived. In Spencerport, she was the primary catalyst for the design and implementation of the Towpath canal park, and received numerous awards, which included the Marion B. Darrow conservation medal. In Granby she once again made her mark by serving on a variety of committees, and was especially proud of her work on the Tudor and Laura Holcomb farm project. In Many, she was the recipient of the state's Good Land Use Award, and was recognized by the governor himself. Mary will be remembered as a strong-willed woman, devoted and unyielding in her causes to make this world a better place for all of us. Their last wish was to have no service, but to simply be remembered fondly by those they loved, and to be buried in Minoa, New York, near where they started their lives together. submitted article
Eleanor is survived by Edward, her husband of 61 years; sons Edward (Sandy) and James (Christy) of Spencerport, son, Donald (Jan) Peoria, Arizona; daughter-in-lw, Candy Hurlbut, Spencerport. She was predeced in death by her son, George R. McKinney. Other survivors include her brother, Robert Bechtold (Sara), Spencerport; sister, Carolyn Direen, Colorado Springs, Colorado; five McKinney grandchildren, Edward James, Pflugerville, Texas; Jeff (Jessie), Scott (Tracy) and Cindy, Spencerport; Mandi, Glendale, Arizona; three great-grandchildren; Keegan, Kennedy and Anna, Spencerport. She was also surrounded by the love of numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends in New York and Arizona. After she died, this quote was found on her computer, "To the world you might only be one person, but to one person you might be the world." This message speaks of her approach to life and how she touched everyone she met. Eleanor's life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service on Wednesday, January 19 at 3 p.m. at the White Church (First Congregational United Church of Christ) located at 65 Church Street, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to Hospice Family Care, 9045 West Athens Street, Building 1, Peoria, Arizona 85382. AREA •Doell, Carl R., December 31, 2004, age 89. He is survived by his devoted wife, Eleanore (Bourne) Doell; his sons, Charles (Judith) and John (Margaret) Doell; five grandchildren, Charlene, Sara, Molly, Daniel, Joanna Doell. He was a member of Clio Lodge #779 F.&A.M., Rochester Consistory, Leah Chapter #183 O.E.S. and Parma Grange. A Funeral Service was held January 4 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester 14620 in his memory. •Peterson, Norman O., January 3, 2005, age 72. He leaves his loving wife of 45 years, Harriet; sons, Norman Jr. (Kim), John (Terry) and David (Karen) Peterson; daughters, Katherine (David) Merritt and Ann Peterson; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister, Janet (Don) Bauch; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held January 6 at Spencerport Bible Church. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester 14620 in his memory. •Fatta, Frank V., December 27, 2004, age 89. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Fatta; his children, Richard (Patricia) Fatta, Carol (Ken) Dain and Judy Wishart; brother, James (Sarah) Fatta; two sisters, Ellie Engler and Mary Cashul; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was said January 8 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Entombment White Haven. Those wishing can contribute to St. Joseph Church, 38710 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills, Florida 33542 in his memory. BROCKPORT •Pelcher, Richard N., December 26, 2004, age 58. Predeceased by his father, Harold. Survived by his wife, Michele Spring; daughters, Kathryn Williams, Amanda and Danielle Pelcher; mother, Louise Pelcher; sisters, Patricia (Lester) Beninati, Barbara (Leroy) Foerster; many nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made to any Cancer Research Organization in his memory. HAMLIN •Badge, Terry E., Peacefully, after a long illness, January 4, 2005, age 55. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Badge; her son, Frank R. (Vida Johnston) Badge; her mother, Irene Burley; sisters, Bonnie (Roger) Luce, Peggy Charles and Donna Green (Keith Holman); brothers, Frank Roe, Tim Roe (Robin Hess) and Donald Green; her aunt, Doris Wilson; cousins, Ray and Irma Badge; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held January 6 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Spring interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center in her memory. •Chike, Alfred H., December 31, 2004 at age 85. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Stella. Survived by daughters, Mary (Gordon) Lasch, Ann Ross, Rose (David) Beswick, Kathy (Robert) Hug; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; dearest friend Ricci Cocco; and several nieces and nephews. Renowned for his devotion to fundraising and firematic organizations. Alfred served as past president of M.C.V.F.A. and held numerous positions in the Brockport Fire Department, Monroe County, Western New York, and NYS Volunteer Firemen Associations, Brockport and Hamlin Exempts, Brockport American Legion, B.P.O.E. and Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. A Funeral Mass was said January 4 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Donations can be made to the Brockport Fire Department Exempts and the Genesee Valley Hospice in his memory. HILTON •Hess, Helga E. (Kartes), January 1, 2005, age 41. Predeceased by her father, Rudolf. Survived by her husband, John; mother, Liesa; sister, Silvia (David) Rodak; nephews, David (Amy) and Nicholas (Mary Anne) Rodak, T.J. Klee; niece, Theresa Rodak. Funeral Services were held January 7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Fibromyalgia Association in her memory. •Ver Wulst, Arthur L., Peacefully, January 2, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Grace (Hinkley); his children, Betty (Robert) Yerico, Helen (Clair) Smith, Mary Frederick, John (Sue) Ver Wulst and Kathleen (Randall) Dalheim; sister, Marie Hillegeer; 18 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was said January 6 at St. Jude's Church. Burial, St. John's Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Jude's Church, Hilton Fire Department or GRHCA Hospice in his memory. SPENCERPORT •Dralle', Rainer O., December 30, 2004 at age 62. He is survived by his wife Martina Dralle'; daughter, Monika (Michael Padovano) Dralle': granddaughters, Amilia and Martina; sisters in Germany, Angelika, Renate, Dagmar and Astrid; and many friends. Rainer was the former owner of the Plaza Coffee Shop in Downtown Rochester. A Memorial Service was held January 4 at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home. Private interment. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 in his memory. •Fonte, Christopher L., December 29, 2004 at age 74. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peg Fonte; his son Steven (Shelley) Fonte; grandchildren, Crystal, Heather, Jamie and Steven; sister Mary Weiss of Florida; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Sam. Chris was a retiree of the Spencerport School District and was a member of Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post #330. A Funeral Service was held January 3 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Parma Corners Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Lupus Foundation in his memory. •Hicks, William R., December 29, 2004 at age 79. Survived by his wife of 55 years Janice (Gotham) Hicks; his children, Gary (Dawn) Hicks of Canandaigua, David (Jeanette) Hicks Sr. of Albion, Lisa (Tim) Decker of Apex, North Carolina and Carol Hicks of Naples; his grandchildren Shannon Hicks, David Hicks Jr., Matt, Drew and Daniel Decker, Canadice Hart; three great grandchildren; stepmother Marie Hicks; brother Greg (Nancy) Hicks; sister Roberta (Gilbert) Delph; several nieces and nephews. Bill was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the Combat Infantry, the Golden Acorn Division of General Patton's Eighth Army, the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and he was a retiree of General Electric Co. and Black and Decker Co. A Celebration of his Life was held December 31 at Elmgrove United Methodist Church. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or to the Memorial Fund of Elmgrove United Methodist Church, 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester, NY 14606 in his memory. •Hills, Dorothy R. (Meyn), December 31, 2004 at age 93. She was predeceased by her husband George A. Hills. She is survived by her son George F. Hills; her niece Sue (Scott) Daniels; her nephew Peter (Trudy) Meyn. She was a member of Charlotte Chapter #507 O.E.S. Funeral Services and Interment were at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of Trinity Episcopal Church, 3540 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14626 in her memory. |
Stanley and Mary Dishaw, formerly of Spencerport
Eleanor H. McKinney, 79, in Arizona