Death Notices for the week of
September 16, 2007


BERGEN

•Hankey, Shirley A., On September 7, 2007 at age 78. Predeceased by her parents George and Ester MacConnell. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, George; daughter Denise (William) Fowler; grandsons Christopher, Andrew and Zachary; sister, Nancy MacConnell; brother Larry (Patricia) MacConnell; aunt Dorothy Wessendorf; brother-in-law Gene (Carol) Hankey; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Interment, Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her memory.


BROCKPORT

Fowler, Elaine M., of Webster, formerly of Brockport, died peacefully with her family at her side on September 9, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband, Terrence, and is survived by her daughter, Paula (Steve) Arvon; her grandchildren, Mike and Jenny; her sister, Fran (John) Wheeler; and her brother, Ray (Donna) McCagg; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held September 12 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Interment, Lake View Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Hospital or to Lollypop Farm in her memory.


Womble, Debra Marion, Died September 5, 2007, at 44 years of age following a long series of illnesses. She is survived by her loving parents, James and Janice Womble; brothers, Matthew and Robert (Rachel); nephew, Travis; niece, Paige; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Memorial Service was held September 15 at First Baptist Church of Brockport. Private interment. Memorials can be sent to Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport or First Baptist Church.


HILTON

•Dawkins, Mary Christine "Chris", September 11, 2007. She is predeceased by her parents, Allan and Mary Angus. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Richard; daughter, Elizabeth (William) Sherwood; son, Allan (Heather) Dawkins; grandchildren, Allan, Kaitlyn, Lauren, Brandon and Jared; sister, Jocelyn Rohde; also by two nieces, Mary (Charles) Baldwin and Amy (John) Palladino.

A Memorial Service was held September 15 at Vay-Schleich and Meeson Funeral Home. Interment private. Contributions can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society (1650 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620) or to a charity of one's choice in her memory.


Hall, Irene H., age 86, September 10, 2007. Survived by her husband of 66 years, Warren M. Hall; daughter, Karen (Daniel) Strauss; grandchildren, Michelle (Mike Tietjen Jr.) Socha, Kristen (Dan) Kyser and René (Eric) Bowerman; great-grandchild, Ryan Bowerman; brothers, Raymond and Edward "Bud" Hendershot; sister Leona Peck.

A Memorial Service was held September 13 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Contributions can be made to the Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170 West Avenue, Brockport 14420 in her memory.


•Strebenis, Athanasios "Tom," September 9, 2007, age 69. He is survived by his wife, Maria; his children, Stephanie (Blake) Keller, Konstantinos (Sasha) Strebenis; four grandchildren, Maria and Faith Keller, Thanasi and Alexander Strebenis; his brother, Thomas (Maria) Strebenis; his sisters, Flora (Thanasi) Trifon, Katina Moushou, Visiliki (Marcos) Sintziris and Ermioni Tate; brothers-in-law, Vasilaki (Mary), Argiri (Vangelitsa), Mihali (Eleni), Dimitrios Roides; sisters-in-law, Daphni Missias and Anastasia (Evangelos) Lioukras; his aunt, Agapi Tate; many nieces, nephews, cousins, employees and friends of Hilton Family Restaurant. Other relatives in Greece.

A Funeral Service was held September 13 at Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Rochester. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.


NORTH CHILI

Galinski, Eugenia, September 9, 2007, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family members. Predeceased by her husband, Stefan and son, Tadeusz. She is survived by her children, Teresa (Stanley) Urbaniuk, Christine (Dennis) Jones, Stanley (Patricia) Galinski, Elizabeth (Edward) Kukielka, Celina (Ferlin) Kooijmans, Sabina (Jeffrey) Gage; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews in Massachusetts and Poland and other family in Poland.

A Mass of Christian Burial was said September 13 at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Stanislaus Church in her memory.


Lockard, Wallace F. "Butch", September 8, 2007 at age 90 in Buckeye, Arizona, formerly of North Chili. He was predeceased by his wife Hester R. Lockard. He is survived by his daughter Judith (Everett) Kelley and his son Emerson "Mike" (Dorothy) Lockard, both of Buckeye, Arizona; five grandchildren Kristine, Jeffrey (Christine), Jason, Jeremy and Joshua Kelley; two great grandsons Alexander and Spencer; his sister Mary Nunimaker of Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law Louise (Lawrence) Wolfgang of Ohio and Dorothy Hollis of Batavia; several nieces and nephews. Butch was a retiree of Gerber Products.

Funeral Services and interment in North Chili Rural Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association in his memory.


OGDEN

Bridenbaugh, Philip H., On September 7, 2007 of lung disease and cancer. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara Bridenbaugh; children, Jenna (Joseph) Neri, Philip and Bethany Bridenbaugh; granddaughters, Brianna and Chiara Neri; parents, Ross and Betty Bridenbaugh; sisters, Joyce (Bill) Felluca, Nancy Palermo-Martorana; brothers-in-law, Gary (Karen) Olmstead, Todd Olmstead; nieces and nephews, Nicole (Rob) Olmstead, Greg (Sarah) Palermo, Arthur (Katie) Felluca, Jim Felluca, Amy Felluca, Kelly Olmstead; grandniece, Gabriela Palermo; several other relatives and friends. Philip was a longtime Little League coach in Chili, member of Teamsters Local #118 and worked for Wegmans for 33 years.

A Memorial Service was held September 11 at Parkminster Presbyterian Church, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Chili Volunteer Ambulance Fund or Parkminster Presbyterian Church in his memory.


Riccardi, Carmela (Ragonese), September 9, 2007 at age 79. Predeceased by her husband, Alberto Riccardi; brother, Richard Ragonese. She is survived by her children, Daniele (MaryAnn) Riccardi, Peter (Rose) Riccardi, Adelina (Franco) Gallelli, Vincenza (Franco) Ciffa, Regina (Leonard) Montreal of Syracuse, Emillo Riccardi of Florida; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Salvatore and Rose Ragonese, Joann Ragonese, Elena Riccardi; many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass was said September 13 at St. Theodore's Church. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be directed to St. Padre Pio Institute, 1510 Lyell Avenue, Rochester 14606 in her memory.


SPENCERPORT

Hall, Howard R. "Cotton", died September 11, 2007 at age 96 following a courageous battle with many illnesses. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Edith and their baby Joan. He is survived by his son Donald (Leticia) Hall of Cincinnati, Ohio and daughter Donna (Ed) Taylor of Spencerport; six grandchil-dren, 10 great grandchildren; a great great grandchild; many dear nieces and nephews. Howard retired as in-surance manager of Sybron/Pfaudler Corporation fol-lowing 31 years of service, was a member of Genesee Baptist Church for 54 years, a Deacon Emeritus and had written and preached over 52 sermons.

A Memorial Service was held September 15 at Genesee Baptist Church. Contributions can be made to the Genesee Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 149 Brooks Avenue, Rochester 14619 in his memory.


Murray, Douglas F., September 12, 2007. He is predeceased by his daughter, Deborah Schum, and brother, Howard. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marjorie (White) Murray; son, D. Scott (Carole) Murray; daughter, Mary Catherine "Casey" (Bill) Hooke; sister, Isobel Henderson; son-in-law, Daniel Schum; grandchildren, Scott Daniel (Ellen) Schum, Douglas Eric Murray, Stephanie Ann Murray, Catherine Murray Hooke and Alexander William Hooke; great-grandson, Carter Daniel Schum; also by many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held September 15 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment, private in White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, for the Murray Spirit Award Fund (505 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620) or to Trinity Episcopal Church (3450 W. Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14626) in his memory.


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