Westside News

SPENCERPORT: DeBona, Ignatius “Frank,” died April 16, 2026, at age 79. He was predeceased by his wife, Diane, and parents, Ignatius and Catherne DeBona. He is survived by his sister, Rosemary (Dan) Purnell; sons, Anthony (Brenda) and Frank (AnnMarie); grandchildren, Joshua (Alisha) Thompson, Jon DeBona, and Melissa (Kyle) Sterzin; three great-grandchildren; and dear friend and companion, Tammy Pulitano. Frank was a General Motors retiree and a school bus driver for Spencerport Schools. His passion was farming. He loved growing vegetables and sharing the bounty of his harvest with friends and family.

Frank’s Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at Spencerport Bible Church, 1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. Interment in Creekside Cemetery, Churchville. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.  

KENDALL: Butler, Robert “Bob” E., age 74, died on April 18, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Merle and Marjorie (Gardner) Butler; sister, Betty Ward; and nephew, Chuck Ward. He is survived by his son, John (Kendra) Butler of Kendall; brother, David Butler of NJ; grandchildren, Angelic, Cheyanna, John, and Alona; nine great-grandchildren; niece, Marjorie (Mike) Richmond; and nephews, Jake and Lyle Butler. Bob was the former owner/operator of Old Timer’s Horseradish Company and enjoyed golfing in his spare time. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, which was evident by the numerous taxidermy pieces on display throughout his home.

Family friends are invited to gather for a time of sharing memories and stories on Saturday, May 2, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Godfrey’s Pond, 7925 Bigelo Drive, Bergen. Donations in his memory can be made to the Genesee County Fish and Wildlife Association, c/o Godfrey’s Pond, at the address above. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Bob, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

HILTON: Hafner, Bonnie B. (Shufelt), died April 16, 2026, at age 83. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ronald Shufelt; parents, George and Lillian Barrett; brother, George Barrett; sister, Joyce Osburn; and daughter-in-law, Alexis Shufelt. She is survived by her beloved husband, Roy H. Hafner; six children, Sandy (Paul) Koch, Ronald Shufelt, Robert (Karen) Shufelt, Sharon Paige, Debra (Keith) Bane, and Roy (Tanya) Hafner Jr.; eight grandchildren, Lisa (Michael) Silverstein, Kristen Koch, Megan (Kyle) Derry, Chelsy (Clint) Kelsey, Nicholas Hodge, Colby Hodge, Harmony Hafner, and Robby Stevenson; two great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Raymond) Meier; and loving nieces and nephews. Bonnie dedicated 15 years as a school bus driver for the Hilton Central School District. She found great joy in life’s simple pleasures—especially her trips to the sunny beaches of Florida, quiet moments spent birdwatching, and shopping outings.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, April 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Bonnie’s Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Sally Edelman-Harry Gardner Cancer Research Foundation, PO Box 97, Hilton, NY 14468, or to Mended Hearts of Rochester by sending a check to their treasurer, Chelsea Short, 69 School Street, Victor, NY 14564.