B-B Varsity Club members, Danielle Foeller, Kara Hall, Samantha Walker, Rachel Kobel, Michaela Kenward, Brittany Merrell, Club Co-Advisor Danielle Carson, Lindsey Lovett, Matt Drake, Jacob Prospero, Jordan Coffta, and Co-Advisor Nick Muhlenkamp, are pictured with food collected by the winter sports teams.The Byron-Bergen community has provided assistance to families during the holiday for years. The B-B community members, administrators, faculty, staff, and students donated toys and games, clothing items, rolls of wrapping paper, and thousands of non-perishable food items. B-B Varsity Club organized a contest challenging each winter sports team to bring in the most food items – this year bringing in over 600 non-perishable food items.

In addition to the items above, over $2,500 was donated by the community, administrators, faculty, and staff to purchase gifts for families in need from the school district. All the food items will be picked up by the local Hesperus Lodge No. 837 Free & Accepted Masons for sorting and packing into 90+ food baskets for local families (as they have done for many, many years), with several community, Board of Education, and school district members pitching in to help.

Sponsors of this holiday good will were organized by Hesperus Lodge No. 837 Free & Accepted Masons and coordinated by Dick Sands; and include the faculty, staff, and students of Byron-Bergen CSD; and the Byron-Bergen community members. Food baskets and gifts were to be delivered on Saturday, December 22 by the Masons, community and school volunteers. All involved truly say they believe in the magic of the holiday season.

OBITUARIES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 23, 2012

BERGEN

•Ireland, Edward James, December 13, 2012, age 52, retired in 2007 from General Motors Corp.; son of James R. and Marlene Maher Ireland of Bergen; father of Katie Ireland of Bergen, James Ireland of Greece and Beth Ireland of Buffalo; long time friend of Phyllis Cologgi of Rochester; brother of Patricia (Kenneth) Stulik of Virginia and Christine (Ronald) Brown of Ohio; former husband of Patricia Brasser Ireland; uncle of several.

A Funeral Mass was said December 18 at St. Brigid’s Church, Bergen. Contributions can be made to Palliative Care Program at University of Rochester Medical Center, Box 687, Rochester, NY 14642 or to St. Brigid’s Church, P.O. Box 219, Bergen, NY 14416 in his memory.

 

BROCKPORT

•Nicosia, Sylvia, December 14, 2012 at age 94. Predeceased by her husband, Angelo; son, Peter and grandson, Paul. Survived by her son, Paul (Carol) Nicosia; daughter-in-law, Felicity; grandchildren, Steve (Luly), Craig (Ada), Dean, Matthew (Jamie), Lisa Nicosia and Nicole (Jim) Shepherd; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Her Memorial Service was held December 18 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport. Donations can be made to Christian Center Church Building Fund, 20 Baders Way, Brockport, NY 14420 in her memory.

 

•Powers, William E., On December 14, 2012. Predeceased by parents, Percy and Helen. He is survived by his wife, Mary E.; seven daughters, Cindy Panzetta, Debra Dwaileebe, Christine Powers, Dawn Lane, Carol (David) Stasaitis, Donna Powers, Ellen Skuse; three sisters, Carol (Bill) Raleigh, Audrey VanDeGenachte, Karen (Thomas) Whitmore; three step-children, John McCormick, Cathy (Wayne) Thayer, Jeffrey McCormick; aunt, Charlotte Aaserud; 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Retiree of Delco Products.

His Funeral Service was held December 19 at the Arndt Funeral Home, Greece. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care c/o Hildebrandt Hospice, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626, or Interlakes Oncology, 1561 Long Pond Road, Suite 120, Rochester, NY 14626 in his memory.

 

CHILI

•Newhart, Edward E. “Sonny,” December 15, 2012, age 71. Born in Urbana, Ohio on October 25, 1941. Predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Dorothea Newhart; brother-in-law, Anthony Comella. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Rose Comella Newhart; three sons, Stephen, Daniel (Donna) and Ronald; four grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas, Elizha and Izaiah; brother, Max (Belinda); sister, Joanna (Jim) Powers; two sisters-in-law, Mary (Robert) Finger, Alethea Comella; many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. Ed was a member of the Air Force for 6 years, and employed at Genesee Brewery in the Print Shop and Case-Hoyt for over 30 years in the Bindery Department, Assistant Scoutmaster T292 in North Chili; co-president of Chili Lions Youth Football, American Legion Post #330 in Spencerport.

A Funeral Mass was said December 19 at St Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Christopher’s Church or the American Legion Post #330, Spencerport, NY in his memory.

 

•Renner, Robert Thomas, died surrounded by his family Nancy, Marissa and Dan on December 12, 2012. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Madeleine, and his daughter, Alice. He is survived by his children, Tom, Bev, Fred, and Nancy; grandchildren, Rob and Andi Zeh, Missy O’Neill, John, Dan, Joe and David Fingler, Aaron and Katie Renner, and Marissa Mason; beloved great-grandchildren; and numerous family members and friends in the Rochester area. Bob was born in Rochester, and served in the US Air Force during World War II flying eighteen B-17 bombing missions over Germany before being shot down. He survived prison camp, eventually retiring as a Major. After retiring, the family settled in Rochester.

A Funeral Mass was held December 17 at Holy Ghost Church. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery.

 

•Shortino, Edward J. Sr., December 12, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Jennie. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jennie (Marcello); children, Elaine (Tom) Moran, Edward J. (Gabriella) Shortino Jr., Penny (James) Zielke, Thomas (Carol) Shortino; grandchildren, Angela, Bianca, Devon, Anthony, Alexis, Dominic, Olivia, Benjamin, Noah, Travis, Danielle and Sabrina; great-grandchildren, Nicolas, Alise and Coraline; brothers, Joe (Janet), Don (Marcie) and David Shortino; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

His Funeral Mass was said December 17 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Chili. Internment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association in his memory.

 

•Thompson, Norma Jane (Keagle), December 17, 2012, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease, at age 85. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard Thompson; her sister, Marion Keagle; her children Donald (Cheryl), Marion Bulger (Kim Begandy), Stephen (Beth), Kurt (Lisa); seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Norma graduated from Cornell University with a degree in teaching. She devoted her free time to her family and to volunteer work with her church, FISH, Meals on Wheels, the Fresh Air Program and the 4-H Club.

A Memorial Service was held December 20 at Pearce Memorial Church, North Chili. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Pearce Memorial Church in her memory.

 

CLARKSON

•Boehl, Grace R., of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Clarkson, age 74, died July 27, 2012, with her family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend of 53 years, Bruce N. Boehl, only seven weeks prior. She is survived by her loving children, Marguerite Bennett of Brandon, Florida, Debra (Michael) Lester of Hamlin, Bruce S. Boehl of Brandon, Florida; her grandchildren, Clinton, Cody, and Carley Lester, Erin and Veronica Bennett; and her sister Barbara Bernardi, Narragansett, Rhode Island; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held July 30, in Valrico, Florida. Grace lived in Clarkson most of her married life and moved to Florida 14 years ago.

 

HAMLIN

•Dusett, Ada S., on December 18, 2012 at age 81. Predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Dusett Sr., her parents Ernest and Ada Skellen, four brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons Ernie (Mary), Chuck Jr. (Cheryl), Dave Sr. (Sue) and Scott; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Velma Roth; brother Will (Marg) Skellen; in-laws Dottie Dusett and Burt Kidney; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held December 21 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Private interment. Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester 14620 in her memory.

 

•Lopez, Sara A., December 12, 2012 at age 31. She is survived by her parents, David and Pamela Knoeferl; daughter, Kaitlyn Lopez; grandma, Shirley Knoeferl; many aunts and uncles including Burt Canute; also best friends, Diane and Derrick Collins.

Funeral Services were held December 22 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Clarkson Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Kaitlyn E. Lopez Education Fund, P.O. Box 745, Hilton 14468 in Sara’s memory.

 

HILTON

•Culverhouse, Edward Fraser, December 13, 2012 after a brief illness in Harvard, Massachusetts, formerly of Hilton. He was born December 25, 1922, son of the late Percy and Margaret (Fraser) Culverhouse. Predeceased by his wife, Anita (Howard) Culverhouse. Ed is survived by his daughter, Julie A. Dickson of New Hampshire and his son, Brian Culverhouse of Massachusetts; four grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ed was a graduate of Hilton High School, class of 1941. He served during World War II in Germany and following the war enrolled in Cornell University from where he graduated in 1949.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Congregational Church in Harvard, Massachusetts at 1 p.m. on January 12, 2013.

 

•Falbo, Frank J., December 15, 2012, age 74. Predeceased by his father, Vincent A. Falbo. Survived by his mother, Celia Falbo; his children, Debbie Falbo, Judy (Mark) Harrison, Kim (Charles “Skip”) Pike, Christine Falbo (Bill Cole); grandchildren, Scott Falbo and Heather Pike; brothers, Vincent (Dina) Falbo, Joseph (Joyce) Falbo; the mother of his children, Carol O’Connell; also many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.

His Funeral Mass was said December 20 at Holy Cross Church, Rochester. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Unity Health Systems, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14626 in his memory.

 

•MacWilliam, Catherine I. “Kay,” Peacefully, December 9, 2012, age 93. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar. Survived by her sons, Alex (Marrilee), Roy and Don (Kate) MacWilliam; grandchildren, Dina (Kevin) Robbins, Gregory MacWilliam and Ashley (Nate) Johnson.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Hilton United Methodist Church. Those wishing can contribute to her Church Memorial Fund in her memory.

 

•Marlatt, Dolores M. Copenhagen/Koch, Peacefully December 17, 2012, age 82. Predeceased by her husband, Jacob Koch and her son, Christopher Koch. Survived by her husband, Bert C. Marlatt; also survived by her children, Dennis (Debi), Jeff (Wendy) Koch, Erika (Glenn) Spiroff; daughter-in-law, Jody; her sister, Gert Shemski; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was Past President of the St. Leo’s Rosary Society and member of St. Leo’s Columbiettes and Hilton Lionesses.

A Funeral Mass was said December 20 at St. Leo’s Church, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Aurora House in her memory.

 

•O’Keefe, David J., November 13, 2012. A Memorial Service was held December 17, 2012, at St. Leo’s Church, Hilton.

 

SPENCERPORT

•Bacon, Geraldine (Geri), on December 14, 2012 at age 78. Predeceased by her parents, George and Ruby Grattan; brothers, George (Marge) and Arthur Grattan. She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Ernest Bacon; son, Terrence (Marcy); grandson, Eirnin; brother Robert (Evelyn) Grattan; cousin Pamela (Michael) McAfee; several nieces and nephews. Extended family Michael, Darlene, Michael, Jeffrey DiBona.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated December 20 at Holy Ghost Church. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Wilmot Cancer, 300 East River Road, Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627 in her memory.

 

•Vidas, Ojars “O.J.,” died December 19, 2012 at age 66 peacefully, after a very courageous and dignified walk with leiomyosarcoma. O.J. grew up in Rochester and was a graduate of John Marshall High School, Monroe Community College, State University of New York at Brockport and SUNY Oneonta for post graduate courses. He was a decorated US Army veteran who served in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He was a dedicated social studies teacher, with strong convictions and expectations, who inspired his students to go the extra mile. These qualities earned him the Teacher of the Year award twice in his career. Survived by his loving wife, and best friend, Katherine; his children, son, Jason (Erin Malone) Vidas of LaFarge, Wisconsin; daughter, Kristen (Jason) Kathman of Jamestown, New York and son, Matthew (Emily) Vidas of Syracuse; his grandchildren, Katie (Kate Marie Kathman) and Tommy (Thomas Daniel Kathman); also survived by his parents, Arturs and Nina (Kalnins) Vidas; brother, Ilmars Vidas; sister, Anita (Paul) Najder; sisters-in-law Connie Vidas and Wendy (Michael) Mayer; nine nieces and nephews; beloved godchild, Allison Luebbert (Victor Alves); two grand-nieces and one grand nephew; and many dear friends. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Peteris, sister-in-law, Lynnette (Winnick) Vidas, and father and mother-in-law, Paul and Dorothy (Welch) Rowland.

His Memorial Service with Military Honors was held December 22 at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, Greece. Private Interment at Pine Hill Cemetery. Donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice, St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Veteran’s Outreach in his memory.

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ARCHIVES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 16, 2012

LOCAL NEWS – WWEK OF DECEMBER 16, 2012

Officials report good turnout of voters for first fire district election

by Kristina Gabalski

Turnout was brisk for the first election in the Brockport Fire District, Tuesday, December 11.

“I would like to thank the community for such a great turnout,” Jim Sauberan, chairperson of the Fire District Board of Commissioners, told Suburban News and Hamlin-Clarkson Herald. “It says a lot about our community – it can teach other (communities) something.”

Brockport Village Trustee Kent Blair was also impressed by the turnout. “I was amazed by the amount of people,” he said during the meeting of the village board the same evening. “It was fantastic to see that many people. It proves (what) a close-knit community we live in.”

Fire District attorney Raymond DiRaddo said 278 ballots were cast for commissioner. The unofficial results are as follows: 96 votes for Charles Sanford, who is elected to a five year term; 68 votes for Laurence Vaughan, who is elected to a four year term; 56 votes for James Sauberan, who is elected to a three year term; 30 votes for Jarl Boyst, who is elected to a two year term; 21 votes for Debra Finkle, who is elected to a one year term.

There were three blank ballots and four ballots with write-ins.

Harold Mundy received 255 votes for treasurer. He is elected to a three year term. There were 18 blank ballots and four write-ins.

Voters also passed all four propositions by wide margins:

•Proposition #1 – 226 yes; 49 no; 3 blank – creates a vehicle and equipment capital reserve fund;

•Proposition #2 – 206 yes; 66 no; 5 blank – creates a command vehicle capital reserve fund.

•Proposition #3 – 221 yes; 52 no; 4 blank – creates a communications equipment capital reserve fund.

•Proposition #4 – 222 yes; 52 no; 3 blank – creates a building and facilities capital reserve fund.