BROCKPORT: Hess, Adelheid (Audy), (March 2,1934-May 24, 2026). Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 3 to 7 pm with a short service at 4 pm at Ferris Goodridge American Legion, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, NY 14559.
BROCKPORT: Hoy, Phyllis Rudman, born January 5, 1933, died on June 16, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton Hoy; parents, Harold and Mildred (McMaster) Rudman; sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Carl Schultz; brothers and sister-in-law, Bruce and Shirley Hoy, Jacque Hoy, and Jerome Skukis. She is survived by her children, Timothy (Donna) Hoy, Beth (Curtis) Hall, Jonathon Hoy; grandchildren, Justin Hoy, Bailey (Hunter) Steele, Grace and Greta Hall; one great-granddaughter; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Delphine Hoy, Dolly Ann Skukis, Andrea (John) Mannes, and Michael (Deborah) Hoy; many nieces and nephews.
The Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Brockport. Contributions in her memory can be made to Duffy’s Friends at duffysfriends.org or the American Legion Post 330, Spencerport, NY 14559. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.
BROCKPORT: Thorpe, Joseph P., age 84, died June 13, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann; son, David (Madolyn) of Columbia, SC; daughter, Joanne (Duane) of NY; grandson, Hayden Thorpe of SC; many bonus grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Michael (Helen), Sue LaPierre, and Nancy Thorpe. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Ruth Thorpe; brothers, James, John, Richard, Robert, Dennis, and Jeffrey. Joe was devoted to family and faith and enjoyed travel, kayaking, camping, and golf. He enjoyed watching sports, in particular Syracuse basketball and Mets baseball. He worked as a school counselor at Brockport Middle School for 28 years. He served his community as a Red Cross volunteer, with deployment to many disasters.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 152 Main Street, Brockport, on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery with a reception to follow. Contributions in his memory can be made to Sunset House, 3746 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.
CHILI: DeLapp, Lois M., died June 23, 2026, at age 88. She was predeceased by her parents, Irene Edna Everett and Clark A. Wolf; two older siblings, Jeanne DeSantis and James Clark Wolf; husband, Robert (2003); and son, Andrew. Lois is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Clay) Birkett; daughter-in-law, Amie Alscheff; grandson, Nathan Birkett; brother, Walter Doherty; sister-in-law, Mary DeLapp Stevens; brothers-in-law, Richard DeLapp and Robert Pryor; and many nieces and nephews and their families. Lois taught junior high English for several years. She had a lifelong love of Shakespeare, Beatrix Potter, Jane Austen, and Virginia Woolf, and a passion for English history and the English language in general. Her book collection at home filled multiple rooms. Lois loved music and made certain her children took music lessons. She also appreciated visual art, especially Georgia O’Keeffe. In later years, it brought her great joy to find the perfect frame for her favorite prints, photos, or original artwork. Lois thrived on connections with people: neighbors, friends at church, and later, certain helpers at her nursing home. She was a lifelong advocate for women in professional careers. A major stroke in 2020 necessitated her move to the Episcopal Church Home. In her last six years, her language abilities were frustratingly curtailed, but her personality shone through via colorful hats, blown kisses, strong opinions, and merry smiles.
Her Funeral Service was held on June 26 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. A Graveside Service was held June 27 at North Chili Rural Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to The Nature Conservancy (https://preserve.nature.org/page/173850/donate/1) or to the Pearce Church Food Cupboard (https://onrealm.org/PearceChurch/-/form/give/now).
CHURCHVILLE: Martin, Harold “Marty” A., age 87, died June 28, 2026. Marty is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary (Mantel); daughters, Robin (Jonathan) Boomhower of Black River, NY, and Kristine Martin (William Dotts) of Churchville; grandchildren, Augusta and Alexander Boomhower; stepbrother, William (Diane) Campbell of Spencerport; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Augusta (Kargus) Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas “Gene” and Ethel Jane Martin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gwen and Roman Mantel; and brother-in-law, Ray Mantel. Marty was a graduate of Churchville-Chili Central School, where he was a three-sport standout in soccer, basketball, and baseball. He went on to play semi-pro baseball after high school graduation. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a former lineman for Rochester Gas and Electric, and a U.S. Federal Marshal at the Federal Building in Rochester. His favorite and most satisfying career was that of a New York State Trooper for 28 years. Marty was an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed spending time with nature. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.
All are welcome to pay their final respects to Marty at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 11 North Main Street, Churchville, on Tuesday, July 7, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at the church. Interment in Riga Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to The Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund, Inc. (https://signal30.org/donate/), which supports New York State Troopers and their families, as well as other critical needs in the law enforcement community.
HILTON: Boyce, Timothy M., age 67, died on June 16, 2026. Born in Albion, he was the son of the late Raynor and Joyce Boyce. In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diane Turner Lusk Boyce; and in-laws, Leo and Zelena Turner, George Turner, Denise Turner McGuire Fracek, and Louis McGuire. Timothy is survived by his children, Mathew (Jennifer) Boyce, Andrea (David) Moore, and Monica Lusk (Daniel) Rude; brother, Greg (Beth) Boyce; sister, Becky (Greg) Diltz; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Robert Fracek and Robert Turner; and nieces and nephews. Timothy worked for many years as an Industrial Refrigeration Technician in New York, Arizona, and Mississippi. He enjoyed fishing, especially at Sandy Creek, and watching Formula 1 racing. His favorite football teams were the Buffalo Bills, the Oakland Raiders, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations in Timothy’s memory can be made to an animal rescue group of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
HILTON: Cosman, Sandra “Sandee” Lynn, age 81, also of St. Simons Island, Georgia, died June 18, 2026. Sandee was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Cosman, Sr.; parents, Gerald and Dorothy Gardner Jr.; sister, Kelly Ann Couturier; in-laws, Ward and Betty Cosman; and sister-in-law, Gail Patton. She is survived by her children, James (Heather) Cosman, Jr., Michael (Michelle) Cosman, Andrea (Barry) Griffith, and Jeff (Rachel) Cosman; grandchildren, Shelby Lynne (Zach) Cosman Huez, James Cosman III, Cole (Mikaylah) Cosman, Ainslee Cosman, Jordyn Cosman, Brooks Cosman, Carsyn Cosman, Alexandra (David) Griffith Hathaway, Elizabeth Griffith, Evelyn Griffith, Richard Griffith, Sandra Grace Griffith, Andrew Griffith, Brian Griffith, Emily Griffith, Savannah Cosman, Bo Henry Cosman, and Eli Cosman; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Stephen (Gloria) Gardner and Bradford (Debra) Gardner; many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. Sandee devoted her life to her cherished family, who were the center of her world. She found great joy in tending her garden, faithfully journaling her thoughts and memories, and spending time in God’s Word. She lived with kindness, grace, and a servant’s heart, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and devotion that will continue to inspire generations to come.
A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, July 18, at 10 a.m. at Parma Union Cemetery, 260 Parma Center Road, Hilton. Donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd., Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
HOLLEY: Welch, John C. “Charlie” Sr., age 92, died June 23, 2026. He was born November 24, 1933, in Holley, a son of Stuart and Elizabeth (Hampshire) Welch.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joanne; brother, Russell Welch; and sisters, Virginia Beuckman and Ann Curry. Charlie is survived by his sons, John “Jack” (Karen) Welch of Holley and Mark Welch of Amherst; daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Schmidt of Albion; grandchildren, Matthew (Brittany) Welch, Hayley (Joe) Schmidt, Nicole (Sapphire) Welch and Joshua (Katie) Welch; four great-grandchildren; and faithful fur-baby, “Delilah.” Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, having served in both the Army and Navy. He was a member of the Gaines Carlton Community Church and former Sandy Creek Cemetery Association. He retired from the NYSDOT Canal System as a Floating Plant Supervisor.
There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend Charlie’s Memorial Service on Saturday, July 11, at 3 p.m. in the Gaines Carlton Community Church, 14585 Ridge Road West, Albion. Private interment at the convenience of the family in Sandy Creek Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association of WNY-Team Joanne Orleans County Walk, 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 320, Amherst, NY 14221. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Charlie, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
ROCHESTER: Herrmann, Patrick J., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 41. He was predeceased by his mother, Jane (Waters) Herrmann, and his aunt, Mary Ann Waters. He is survived by his wife, Michele (Connors) Herrmann, and son, Aidan; his father, Martin Herrmann; his sister, Bridget (Scott) Herrmann Fry; his brother, Shawn (Yvette); his in-laws, Robert and Patricia Connors; his sister-in-law, Sarah (David) Caiazza; his nephews and nieces: Jay, Katie, and Lily Herrmann; Angelo and Michela Caiazza; his uncles, Thomas Waters Jr., Joseph Waters, and Gary Emerling; and his aunt, Janice Emerling; and cousins; and many friends and neighbors.
Patrick was known as “Pat the Pilot” or “Raggot”. He loved aviation since his Grandpa Herrmann took him to watch planes when he was 3 years old at the Buffalo Airport. He followed his passion for aviation when he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and flew with the ERAU Flight Team. He came home to Rochester to start his career flying in corporate aviation for nearly 20 years. He shared his love for aviation with others as a flight instructor at OnCore Aviation, the flight school he helped found.
He was also an avid sailor. He spent his Wednesdays and holidays in the summer at the Brockport Yacht Club sailing on the mighty Smack with the “Smack Guys”. He could also be found shanking golf balls with his neighbors or at Tuesday golf league.
But what he loved most was spending time with his son, Aidan, and his wife of 16 years, Michele. Patrick and Michele were high school sweethearts, together for 24 years. The Herrmanns had a shared love of Airshows, where Patrick could be found up on the air boss stand or jumping in to just “get it done”. He was a kind and gentle soul. Every person he met became a friend. He brought a sense of calm everywhere he went, and his laugh was infectious. Pat the Pilot has earned his wings for his final flight home and will be forever remembered for the calm, the laughter, and the love he brought to everyone lucky enough to know him.
Blue skies and tailwinds. Fair winds and following seas.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) Foundation in Patrick’s honor or a charity of your choice.
Calling hours: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Service immediately following. A private reception for family and friends to come and celebrate Patrick’s life immediately following the services.
