AREA/SOUTH BEND, IN.
•Harrington, Judith, July 4, 2013. Judy was a long time resident of Brighton, NY, who moved to South Bend, Indiana in 2011 to be close to her daughter, Susan. Judy attended Cornell University and married a college classmate, Ronald Vern Harrington in 1954. Judy was a Classics major at Cornell. She added a second major in English, graduating cum laude at age 20. Education, language, books and libraries were central to her life. Ron and Judy moved to the DC area, where Judy was a librarian at the Library of Congress while Ron worked at the National Security Agency. The family moved from Washington, DC, to Cambridge, Massachusetts, then to Maryland and back to Cambridge where Ron got his Ph.D., and finally to Brighton in 1964, when Ron became professor of Russian and Linguistics at the University of Rochester.
In the late 1960s, Judy went back to school at SUNY Geneseo to get her Masters of Library Science. She was a librarian in the Spencerport schools for many years. Fascinated by the early development of computer cataloguing in the 1980s, she became a library automation expert and taught beginning computer programming during the summers. Her husband, Ron, died in 1993. Retirement in 1994 from Spencerport did not end her career; in 1995, Judy moved to Austria for two years to work as librarian at the Vienna International School.
Upon returning to Brighton, Judy volunteered as a docent at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, working on cataloguing the Albert Stone collection of early Rochester photographs and then was hired as a part-time liberian there.
Throughout her life, Judy learned many languages: Latin and Greek at Cornell, Russian when Ron was required to speak only Russian for his education, German while living in Austria. She had passion for poetry, reading, gardening, bird-watching, computers, weather and virtually anything else that appealed to her intellect.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Charles Ginsberg, and her husband, Ron. She is survived by her son, Philip (Susan Reynolds) Harrington of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Susan (Roberto) Enamorado of New Carlisle, Indiana; son, Joel (Julie Atkinson) Harrington of Redwood City, California and eight grandchildren.
A Memorial Service is tentatively planned for September 28 in Rochester. To send condolences to the family, visit www.McGannHay.com.
•Piendel, Bernard J., “Bernie”, raised in Spencerport and longtime resident of Greece, died January 25, 2013 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 95. Son of John Piendel and Frances Przysinda Piendel, he is survived by his sister, Trudie Bates and brother, Ted Piendel of Rochester; Mary, his wife of 73 years and two children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bernie was a longtime manager of Buckman’s Dairy and volunteer for Greece Ridge Fire Department before relocating to New Jersey, then Florida, with retirement in Nebraska.
Memorial Funeral Services was held Saturday, July 6 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport.
BERGEN
•Bennett, Marie E., Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the age of 88. Pre-deceased by her husband, John C. Bennett; brother, Edmund McGuire and her sister, Alice D. Gilmartin. Mrs. Bennett is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.
Her Funeral Mass was said July 10 at St. Ann’s Home Chapel. Interment private. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester Chapter, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.
BROCKPORT
•Grosskopf, Noel J., 53, died suddenly at his home July 1, 2013. Noel was a former employee of Rochester Products. He owned and operated Noel’s BBQ competition and catering. He is survived by his children, Arika, Jeanette, Chris, Josh “G,” Jamie (Lil G) and 9 grandchildren and many friends.
No calling hours. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. To share a special memory of Noel, visit www.christophermitchell.com.
•Harris, Fred J., Monday, July 1, 2013 at the age of 53. Predeceased by his father, Fred, sister, Martha Marks and brother-in-law, David Marks. He is survived by his mother, Mary, nephews, David Marks and Anthony Marks; great nephew, Dominic Marks; great niece, Ariana Marks and their mother, Barbara; godmother, Dolores “Jean” Turpyn; many cousins and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 8 at Nativity Church BVM, Main Street, Brockport. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
•Root, Royce C. “Roy,” 76, formerly of Clarendon, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born in Albion, the son of William and Hazel Root and has been a lifetime resident of this area. Shortly after graduating high school he went to work for Sylvania in Batavia, and then onto Eastman Kodak Company for over 25 years before retiring. Royce was a founding member of the former Investment Club of Holley, and enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He was a lifelong and active member of the Disciples United Methodist Church of Holley. He is survived by his wife, Karen; three daughters, Joyce (Bill) Curtis of Florida, Pam (Art) Knab of Albion, Denise (Steve) Ruf of Holley; four stepdaughters, Lisa (Dean) Waldron of Oakfield, Michelle (Joe) Hoover of Pennsylvania, Kimberly (Brian) Walczak of Elba, Danielle (Brian) Brinkman of Elba; 12 grandchildren; three great- granddaughters; cousins and many friends.
Funeral Services were held July 10 at Disciples United Methodist Church in Holley. Burial in Byron Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the church. An online guestbook is available at www.merrillgrinnell.com.
•Vickers, Cameron Jack, Taken from his family far too soon July 8, 2013 at the age of 2. He was predeceased by his great-grandfather, Jackie; uncles, Michael Timeus, James East. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Samantha and brother, Danny; grandparents, Daniel (Susan) Vickers, Marlene (Michael) Klee, Sandra Beadle, John (Lynn) Forjone; great-grandparents, Jean Vickers, Jim (Pat) Langill, George (Joan) Klee and many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
A Prayer Service was held July 12 at Newcomer Funeral Home. Interment private. To share a memory visit www.NewcomerRochester.com.
•Siegfried, Robert L., Monday, July 8, 2013 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dora; daughter, Lynn (Neil) O’Connor; sons, Larry (Sherry) Siegfried, Jim (Debbie) Siegfried; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Earl Siegfried; sisters, Joan (Ken) Blossom, Nancy (Keene) Coleman; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held July 11 in the Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
CHILI
•Milevski, Nikola, July 3, 2013 at age 81. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Velika; daughters, Lijana (Niko) Cukalevski, Dragica (Kire) Jovkovski; grandchildren, Steven (Laura), Melissa (Lou), Elena and Vladimir; great-grand-child, Louie; brother and sisters, Risto, Milica, Dana and their families; brothers-in-law, Peter (Lillian), Gorgi (Velika) and their families; many relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held July 8 at St. Dimitria’s Macedonian Orthodox Church. Interment Grove Place Cemetery.
CHURCHVILLE
•O’Neill, Leo J., July 4, 2013 at age 68. He was a retiree of ITT/Eastman Kodak Company and graduate of University of Rochester. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Horton) O’Neill of Churchville; father of Sean O’Neill of Churchville, Janet (Oleh) Zazulak of Fishers, James O’Neill of Puerto Rico and Mark O’Neill of Minnesota, and close friend of many.
His Mass was held July 13 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Churchville. Memorials can be made to James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624 or to St. Vincent DePaul, Church, 11 North Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428. Leave messages at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
CLARENDON
•Becker, Larry J., 56, of Hulberton Road, died July 4, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born October 1, 1956 in Brockport to James and Virginia (Neuffer) Becker and was a lifelong resident of this area. Larry was a US Air Force veteran obtaining the rank of sergeant, a former Eastman Kodak Company employee, and a member of Brockport Elks Lodge. Larry was an avid sportsman, a person with a keen sense of observation and someone larger than life with an amazing sense of humor. He was a collector of unique items and loved animals; especially his dogs.
He was predeceased by his father, James Becker. He is survived by his best friend and fiance, Marcy Eddy; sons, Shane Becker of Rochester, Cody Becker of Rochester, and William Becker of Holley; brother, Steve (Tracey) Becker of North Carolina; sister Kathleen Lusk of Holley; mother, Virginia (Terry) Hann of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Amber, Luca, Abbie, Brooklynn, Elenna; three nieces and one nephew.
A Celebration of Larry’s life was scheduled July 13 at 4419 Hulberton Road, Clarendon. Interment at the family’s convenience. Memorials can be made to Orleans County Animal Shelter in his memory. To share a special memory of Larry, visit www.christophermitchell.com.
HILTON
•Gaden, William H., July 8, 2013. William Gaden, 85. Survived by his wife, Norma; son, Dr. James (Rosemary) Gaden; his daughter, Kristen (James) Stevens; grandchildren, Jeremy and Michael Gaden, Nicole and Sara Stevens and Lindsay (Nicholas) Hunter; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Emma, Anthony, and Julia; two sisters, Patricia Donaldson and Beatrice Biteman.
A Private Family Service was held at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. Those wishing can contribute to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623
•Wake, Clayton H., July 4, 2013, 87. Survived by his wife, Mary (McCulloch) Wake; his children, Richard and Ronald Wake, Nancy (Joe) DePasquale and Carol (Bob) Brown; 10 grandchildren, Dean, Kevin (Kimberly), Katie, Brian and Kimberly Wake, Catherine (Chad) Woolman, Linda, John and Rachel DePasquale and Melissa Brown; six great grandchildren, Zachary, Lily, Abigail, Hope, Maya and Logan; his sister, Ella Bruton; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilbur and Verna Wake; his brothers, Raymond and Clifford Wake.
Funeral Services were held July 8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton, followed by Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing can make contributions to Hilton Volunteer Ambulance, Hilton Baptist Church or American Cancer Society in his memory.
HOLLEY
•Lawrence, Norma Hendershott, July 6, 2013, at the age of 86. Predeceased by her son, Richard G. Lawrence. Survived by her daughter, Cindy (Walt) Barker; brother Larry (Edie) Hendershott; sister, Dottie (Richard) Gray; grandchildren, Christopher (Mickey) Bonifield, Janene (Robert) Duda, Kate (Brandon Kawa) Barker, great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Bonifield, Robert III and Colby Duda; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Norma retired from the Drake Memorial Library at the College at Brockport after 27 years.
A Memorial Service was held July 13, at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Those wishing can make contributions to the American Lung Society in her memory.
•Shoemaker, Benjamin C., Age 72, July 4, 2013. Predeceased by mother of his children, Shirley A. Williams, sisters Joan Moriarty. July Scroger. Survived by daughters, Michelle (Michael) Davis of Holley, Bridget (John) Ryan of Warsaw; grandchildren, Benjamin (Erin) Shoemaker of North Carolina, Randy (Joelle) Davis of Hamlin, Eric Davis of Holley, Richard Ryan and Johnna Ryan both of Warsaw; great-grandchildren, Cody and Morgan of Hamlin, Tyler of North Carolina; brother George (Marietta) Reiss of Greece; sisters, Chris (Charlie) Laws of Georgia, Loreen (Don) Myers of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Service was held July 7 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Orleans. To share a special memory of Benjamin visit www.christophermitchell.com.
SPENCERPORT
•Pillittere, Lorijean M. (Annechino), 54, died July 1, 2013. She is predeceased by her father, Edward, brother, Robert, mother-in-law, Joan Pillittere, sister-in-law, Georgine Baldwin. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Donald; sons, Donald Joseph and David; daughter, Julie; mother, Josephine Annechino; brother, Edward P. (Stacey Luther); sister, Dr. Paula (Dr. Michael) Giudici of Davenport, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Miller) Annechino, Michelle (Rich) George, Jennifer (Matt) Korzelius; brothers-in-law, Joseph T. Pillittere Jr., James Baldwin; father-in-law, Joseph T. Pillittere Sr.; and many nieces and nephews. She served as a school counselor at Leo Bernabi Elementary School in Spencerport. To light a candle of remembrance, visit www.walkerbrothersfh.com.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated July 6 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Donations can be made to Cornell Catholic Community, P.O. Box 4026, Ithaca, NY 14852-9972 in her memory.
