AREA
•Dalberth, George E., of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, died February 9, 2012 at age 85 after a brief illness. Formerly of Hilton and Nunda. Predeceased by his parents, James and Alice Dalberth; brothers, Arthur and James, and sister Lillian Wells. Survived by his wife of 20 years, Iris (Sundberg) Dalberth; children James, Joanne Anderson and Karen (Donald) Butler; stepchildren, Karen (Greg) Brown and Lisa (James Gardner) Bassett of Pennsylvania; good friend, Jack Sherman; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean Dalberth; several nieces and nephews. George was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Rochester Products.
George was an organ and body donor to Humanities Gifts of Hershey, Pennsylvania. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in his memory.
•Drake, Crystal, age 39, died in a house fire in Rochester on April 21, 2012. She is survived by her mother, Carol Ozminkowski of Brockport; her three children, Timothy Drake, 13, Brook Drake, 12, and Halley Drake, 10, of Albion; and her sister Annmarie (Joe) Merkley of Holley; nieces and nephew.
Funeral Services were held April 28 at Church of the Nativity, Brockport.
•Hess, David Lawrence, died April 15, 2012, at age 78. Formerly of Spencerport, he died in Henderson, Nevada, after a long illness. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Terri Hess; four children, Victoria Hess, David Hess (Charmaine), Diana (Kevin Gallagher), Ave (Jeff Terzich); eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Burial was in Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada. Letters of condolence can be sent to Terri Hess, 2115 Tiger Links Drive, Henderson, Nevada 89012.
•Kemp, Deborah A., of Lyndonville, died April 23, 2012 at Strong Hospital, Rochester, of cancer. Deborah was born November 1958 in Rochester. Deborah is survived by her loving son, Matthew Barry of Holley. Also survived by her parents John and Betty Kemp of Holley; seven siblings: sisters, Susan Kemp of Henrietta, Cheryl Watson (James) of Lyndonville, Lori Starkweather (Dave) of Medina, Patricia Seamans (Michael) of Holley; three brothers, Arnie Mahnke (Terry) of Medina, John Kemp Jr. of Rochester and Scott Kemp of Pittsford. Also survived by nine nieces and nephews, one great niece and one great nephew.
Donations can be made to CURE Cancer in her memory.
ALBION
•Gibbs, Clara C. (Draper), Age 93, died April 22, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband Clayton “Pete,” daughter, Marcia Smith, grandson, Robert Gibbs, sister Hazel Waldo. She is survived by her children Nancy (Larry) Gallipeau of Albion, Donald (Margaret) Gibbs of Brockport, Clayton “Butch” (Joanne) Gibbs Jr. of Spencerport, Gary (Kathy) Gibbs of Colorado; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister Joyce Gavenda of Medina; nieces, nephews, cousins.
Her Memorial Service was held May 5 at the Barre Center Presbyterian Church, Albion. Private interment in Beechwood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Miles for Hope, 1684 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33765 in her memory.
BERGEN
•Kingsbury, Ethel S., On April 12, 2012 at age 89. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Ochoa; son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Judy Kingsbury; grandchildren, Meghan and Logan Ochoa, Katelyn and Kara Kingsbury; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Richard and son, Todd Kingsbury.
A Memorial Service was held May 5 at the Stone Church Presbyterian Church, Bergen. Interment Stone Church Cemetery, Bergen. Contributions can be made to Stone Church Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory.
BROCKPORT
•Brocksopp, John “Jack,” age 81, died May 1, 2012 at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his son William, siblings Doris Schrader, Ferne Weishaupt, Alice Kuehn, Robert Brocksopp. He is survived by the love of his life of 59 years, Mary; children James of Boise, Idaho, Thomas of Hopewell Junction, New York, Kathy Brocksopp of Hamlin, Julie Walker of Lyndonville, Cindy Mitchell of Holley, Daniel (Cheryl) of Albion, Patty Jo (Timothy) Groenendaal of Hamlin; 17 grandchildren; three+ great-grandchildren; his 92 year old sister, Helen Brinkman of Dunkirk; several nieces, nephews. Jack served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was employed at Great Lakes Color Printing in Dunkirk, Gannett Newspapers in Rochester as a Pressman and also a Chemical Operator at Diaz Chemical in Holley retiring in 1995. Jack enjoyed being a 4H leader and an ABA coach for children with Autism.
Funeral Services were held May 5 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment with full Military Honors at Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Autism Society, 4340 East Wing Highway, Suite 350, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 in his memory.
•Hoag, Daniel J. “Danny,” on May 2, 2012. Predeceased by his son Paul Hoag. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Hoag; children Jaime (Gavin) Duff, Kelly Moreta, Brian Hoag; grandchildren Jayden Moreta, Aliyah and Kailah Duff; stepson Corey Brown; step grandson, Aaron Brown. Survived by many cousins and his devoted friends Mark Depferd and Jerry Edwards.
A Memorial Service was held May 5 at Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Paul Hoag Memorial Fund, or Visiting Nurse Service Hospice in his memory.
•Miller, Henry R., April 14, 2012. A Memorial Service celebrating Henry’s life was held May 5 at Holley First Presbyterian Church.
CHILI
•Barney, Freda Catherine, May 1, 2012 at age 95. She is predeceased by her husband, Homer C. and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Homer (Patricia), David (Jacqueline); grandchildren, Sandy, Karen (Larry) and Jason; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Ethan, Brayden; sister, Loretta Zemel; nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service was held May 4 at White Haven Memorial Park (Creation Chapel). Entombment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Shepherd Home, 1959 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY 14526 in her memory.
•Bishop, Ronald V., May 1, 2012. Predeceased by his sister, Annabelle Hoyt. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marian; two children, Michael R. Bishop and Cynthia A. Bishop; two nephews, William Hoyt of Endicott and Gary Hoyt of Newark Valley, NY; two sisters-in-law, Carol McCarthy of Hazelton, Pennsylvania and Mildred Lipinski of Conyngham, Pennsylvania. Ron was a P51 Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII, a graduate of RIT, a commercial artist, builder of industrial displays and a retired bus driver from RTS.
Interment, private.
GREECE
•Brooks, Louise G., Suddenly, May 1, 2012, age 85. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Edgar Brooks, 2002 and her son-in-law, John Cappello. Survived by her children, Barbara Cappello, William (Marie), Stephen (Eileen) and Douglas (Eileen) Brooks; her grandchildren, April VanGelder, Megan (Kevin) Payne, Andrew, Adam, Matthew and Lauren Brooks; great-grandchildren, Abigail and Nicholas VanGelder, Jacob and Emma Payne; her sisters, Theresa Jonasse and Catherine (Richard) Flanagan; her brother, Paul (Barbara) Gefell; many nieces, nephews and friends. Also predeceased by her brothers, Edward, Alfred, Charles and John; sisters, Alice, Rose and Ann.
A Funeral Mass was held May 5 at St. Lawrence Church, Greece. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery.
HAMLIN
•Hare, Beverly (Quinn), April 28, 2012, age 77, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Cyril; son, Lenny; daughters, Cindy Hare (Doug Haslip) and Scarlet (David) Moore; grandkids, Michelle, Michael and Brandy Hare, Philip (Alexis), Heather and Jacob Moore (Kasey Cyr); eight+ great-grandkids; brother, Van Quinn; sisters, Barb Hanf and Marion Lang; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Laura Quinn, Dorothy Heise, Bette Cummings and Sandy Hare; brother-in-law, Stan Hare; several nieces and nephews; and many good friends.
A Memorial Service was held May 5 at the First Baptist Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to First Baptist Church or Eastern Star, Mary Jane Homes Chapter in her memory.
HILTON
•Haus, Jean (Williams), On April 26, 2012, age 98. Predeceased by her husband, George, daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Gary Rodwell. She is survived by her children, Arthur (Sandra) Haus and Sally (Mark) Herington; grandchildren, Tim (Sarah) Haus, Kristin (Rich) Niles, Kara (Chad) Roggow and Jenna Herington; great-grandchildren, Connor, Madison, Karissa, James, Joshua and Sophie; nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Karen Streb. Jean was a member of Hilton Methodist Church, Parma Steppers and Hilton Senior Center.
A Memorial Service was held May 1 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Private interment, Falls Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center or Lifetime Assistance (Hospice) in her memory.
•Heidrich, George H., April 26, 2012, age 88. He is predeceased by infant daughter, Helen; first wife, Evelyn. Survived by wife, Patricia; daughters, Laura and Katie Heidrich; step-sons, Dwight, Miles (Michelle) Bliss; grandchildren, William (BJ) Wells, Casey Reichhart, Molly and Miles Bliss; sister, Jane Wilcox; surrogate family, Cheryl (Greg) Heizyk and their daughter, Amanda (Robert) Kyler. George served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a B-17 and B-29 pilot. He retired from Kodak in the film emulsion coating division.
Services were held May 5 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Donations can be made to WXXI Public Broadcasting, 280 State Street, Rochester, 14614 in his memory.
•Sherman, Catherine Mary, April 27, 2012 at age 88. Predeceased by her husband, Ellory “Pete;” and her daughter, Joan Riffle. Survived by her son, John (Mary) Sherman; her daughter, Sharon (Steve) Shideler; she leaves behind much loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dear friends.
A Memorial Celebration was held May 4 at the Hilton Baptist Church. Private Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hilton Baptist Church Memorial Fund in her memory.
•Tomassi, Anthony, Funeral Services were held May 4 at Miller Funeral Homes, Winton Road South, Rochester.
SPENCERPORT
•Beldue, Gary William, 63: Predeceased by his parents, William and Lorraine. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marjorie; beloved father of Shawn (Hillary) and Rachel (Adam); sister Gail (Fred) Babinger; in-laws, Paul and Rose Israel; feline companions Skyler and Casey; nieces and nephews, cousins and many supportive friends. Gary worked at the Eastman Kodak Company for 35 years and upon retirement was a courier, first for the Association for Retarded Citizens and then for Arieno’s Dental Lab.
His Memorial Service was held May 1 at White Haven. Entombment, private. Donations can be made to Lollypop Farm, Lung Cancer Alliance, or an agency of one’s choice in his memory.
•Pohl, Ryan C., Suddenly on April 25, 2012 at age 29. He is predeceased by his father, Gerald Pohl; grandfather, Harry Johnston; grandmother, Onalee Pohl. Survived by his mother, Debra Pohl; daughter Natalie; brother, Jeffery (Emily Giannopoulos); many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Ryan was a loving father, son and brother who had an artistic soul and very big heart, he will be missed by all.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated May 1 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport.
