Obituaries – Week of May 8, 2011
•Wilson, Candace J., On May 1, 2011 at age 66. Predeceased by her parents, Irving and Doris Wilson, son Harold Burgess and daughter Tracy Burgess. She is survived by her loving daughter Angela Peragine (Terry Schuyler); grandchildren David Burgess and Daniel St. George; brother Irving (Nancy) Wilson; aunts, uncles, nephew and cousins.
Interment, Lake View Cemetery, Brockport.
BERGEN
•Scharvogel, Shirley L., May 3, 2011, at age 85. Survivors include her three children, Karen (Richard) Boehly, Pamela (Larry) Goodale and William (Krystyna) Scharvogel, all of Bergen; five grandsons and their wives and three great-grandchildren also survive.
Her Funeral Mass was held May 7 at St. Vincent De Paul Church, Churchville. Contributions can be made to the Human Development Committee at St. Vincent De Paul Church, 11 South Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428 in her memory.
BROCKPORT
•Banzer, Elizabeth H. (Honeyman), On May 1, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband Rob; daughters Emily and Sarah; parents Sandy and Jane Honeyman; brother Brad (Sarah); grandmother Jayne Honeyman; mother-in-law Anna Banzer; brothers-in-law Stephen, Chris (Janet) and John (Susan); several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A gathering of friends was held May 6 at The College at Brockport Alumni House. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Seymour Library in Brockport or to a library of one’s choice in her memory.
•Kepler, Donald G., May 1, 2011 at the age of 87 with family at his side. Don is survived by his wife of 61 years Doris (Schickler) Kepler; children, Karen (Bill) Gladstone, David (Robin), Lawrence (Marianne), Roger (Carolyn) Kepler, Wendi (Stephen) Richards and Darlene (Paul) Moore; 22 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers, Fredrick Kepler, Victor (Elaine) Kepler; sister-in-law, Arlene Kepler; many nieces and nephews. Don was a long time member of Knights of Columbus.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 9, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Church of the Nativity of the BVM, 152 Main Street, Brockport. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Donations can be made to Open Door Mission, Hope Hall or Lakeside Health Services in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Steg, Donald J., April 29, 2011, age 82. Beloved husband of Margaret; loving father of Suzanne Weiland (Fred VanOrden) and Terry; devoted grandfather to Travis Weiland; brother of Betty Goodfellow.
A Memorial Gathering was held May 4 at The Gatherings, Churchville. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in his memory.
HILTON
•Chilson, Marlene E., May 3, 2011, age 60. Predeceased by her parents, LeRoy and Eleanor Chilson. Survived by her brother, Neal (Julie) Chilson of Clay, New York; several cousins and friends and staff at Lifetime Assistance.
Funeral Services were held May 6 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Garland Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Assistance Foundation, Inc., 425 Paul Road, Rochester 14624 in her memory.
•DeLong, Dorothy L., April 30, 2011, age 90. Survived by her sons, Timothy (Dianne) and Robert; grandchildren, Sara and Carli Harris, Carol (Aric) Strusienski, Stephanie, Margie, Robert Jr. and Sean DeLong; great-grandson, Logan; devoted daughter-in-law, Jeannie (Thomas) Harris and her aunt, Helen.
A Prayer Service was held May 7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to St. Leo Church, Hilton in her memory.
•Fox, Dorothy (Male), On April 24, 2011. She is predeceased by her husband, Milford “Gene” Fox; her son, Paul Fox; grandson, Stephen Fox; and brothers, Robert Male and William Male. She is survived by her children, David (Elaine) Fox, Elizabeth (Gary) Shultz, Margaret (Richard) Kitson, Michael Fox and Christine (Raymond) Hendershot; grandchildren, Julie (Mike) Best, Paul (Heather) Shultz, Daniel (Amy) Shultz, Elizabeth (Jason) Arnold, Matthew Kitson, Michael Boyer, Kyle Hendershot and Meagan Hendershot; great-grandchildren, Rebekah and Rachael Fox, Owen and Chloe Best, Hayden, Olivia Shultz (great grandchild to be born in September, Garrett Shultz; brothers and sisters, John Shanahan, Alberta Male, Donald (Mary Lou) Male, Charles (Doris) Male, Jack Male and Mary Male; sister-in-law, Lillian (Robert) Rising; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services were held April 28 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm or American Diabetes Association in her memory.
•Hammerl, Donna M. (Rigdon), May 3, 2011 at age 50 after a year battle with stomach cancer. Predeceased by father, Tom Thurley. Survived by mother Mary Ann Bacon (Carl Anslinger); husband, Tom Hammerl; children, Melissa Rigdon (Roberto Rios), Dylan (Stephanie) Rigdon, Corey Rigdon, Jessica Rigdon; sister, Laurie Hamilton (Scott); nephew, Josh Hamilton (Ashley); five grandchildren, Lilianna, Roberto, Thalia Rios, Calab and Clayton Rigdon; paternal grandmother, Irene Thurley; many extended family and friends. Donna had been a manager of McDonald’s on Ridge Road for many years.
Interment at the convenience of the family.
•Hebert, June I., On April 30, 2011 at age 84. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Joseph Hebert; parents, Guy and Alberta Esmay. She is survived by her children, Douglas, Suzanne (Todd) Bickford, Paul (Jeanne), Mark (Lori); grandchildren, Robyn, Ryan, Donnie, Beckey, Heather, Leah and Carie; great-grandchildren, Alessia and Robbie; several nieces and nephews. June was a member of the Spencerport Bible Church.
A Memorial Service was held May 7 at Spencerport Bible Church, Spencerport. Interment was held privately. Contributions can be directed to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28201.
•Wahl, William A., Peacefully May 2, 2011, age 83. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia (Flanagan) Wahl; his sons, William (Cathy), Robert, Gregory and Thomas Wahl; his daughters, Janet Avery and Carol (Tom) Johnson; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his daughter Eileen Marie, 1952 and grandson Matthew, 1992.
A Funeral Mass was said May 6 at St. Leo Church, Hilton. Private interment, Holy Sepulchre. Contributions can be made to School of the Holy Childhood in his memory.
HOLLEY
•Charles, Joyce A., April 30, 2011, at age 79. Predeceased by her husband, Louis (January 2, 2011). She will be sadly missed by her daughters, LuAnn (Dan) Brightly, Wendy Davis, Francine (Jack) Spronz; “son,” Gary (Linda) Davis; grandchildren, Joshua (Julie) Davis, Benjamin and Andrea Brightly, Marisa and Nicholas Spronz; sister, Sandy (Joe) Sacco; brother, Liston Robertson; several nieces and nephews. Joyce was a member of St. Mary’s Church, American Legion Auxiliary and a retiree of Holley Central School.
A Funeral Mass was said May 4 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Donations can be made to Wedgewood Nursing Home, 5 Church Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 or Lifetime Hospice, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.
•Faulkner, Debra L., April 26, 2011, age 57. Predeceased by her son, Michael. Survived by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Mindy (Walter) Briggs; mother, Florence Ziarko; sisters, Joni (Wesley) Buisch, Pam (Don) Dolliver and Barb Martin; brother, Russ Dugan; mother-in-law, Gloria Faulkner; brothers-in-law, Paul Faulkner, Larry (Marcy) Faulkner and Richard Faulkner.
A Memorial Service was held May 2 at Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association in her memory.
•Wence, Robert Garnett, Age 71, died May 4, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents Earl and Edith and brother Charles. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Kathleen (Smith) Wence; three children, Cherylanne (Tim) Bates, Robert Earl (Linda) Wence, Darlene (Jeff) Capamaggio; 11 grandchildren, Erin Herzog, Nathanael (Vicky) Herzog, Kassondra (Amber) Capamaggio, Michael Wence, DeAnna Wence, Devon Capamaggio, Brandi Capamaggio, Brenda Bates, Tara (Richard) Rich, Jacob Rich, Josh Biaselli; three great-grandchildren, Alexander Bates, Aidan Lewandowski, Marleigh Lou Kirstetter; brother, David Earl (Barbara) Wence; sister, Elizabeth (Ed) Shellhas; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services were held May 10 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans County or C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer in his memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Ritzel, Arlene J., On May 4, 2011 at age 76. Predeceased by her husband Daniel. She is survived by her three sons, Gary (Lori), Wayne (Shelly) and David (Lisa) Ritzel; eight grandchildren, Travis, Curtis (Kristy), Amanda (Sebastian) Gulder, Justin, Steven, Renee, Megan and Matthew; one great grandchild, Sierra.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 7 at St. Christopher Church. Entombment Riverside Cemetery. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Bonnes, Robert, February 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Elba; his daughters, Karlene Bonnes and Marlaina Neumann; grandchild, Constance Neumann; his son-in-law, Robert Neumann; sisters, Mary, Evelyn, and Haida; brothers, Joe, Victor and Bill.
A Memorial Service was held May 7 at Calvary Assembly of God, 3429 Chili Avenue, Rochester.
•Hendren, James R., Age 57, died April 29, 2011. He is survived by daughter Jeannie and grandchildren Alexander and Janelle; parents Jim and Maggie Hendren of Melbourne Beach, Florida; siblings Deborah (Richard) Wilson, Kathy (William) Thompson, Rexal (Carmen) Hendren all of Florida and David of Rochester; and 11 nieces and a nephew. James served in the US Army.
A private family celebration has been planned.
•Jablonski, Walter, April 30, 2011, age 95. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara Jablonski. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Jane (S. Fawley) Jablonski and Susan Vankerkhove; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Cori Vankerkhove; his special friends and neighbors.
Funeral Services were held May 3 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Private interment.
•Lind, Wilma H., April 29, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Bernard O. Lind; daughter, Beverly Lind Skutt; daughter-in-law, Sharon Lind. Survived by children, Gary Lind, Sharon (Sam LoMando) Thornton; special nieces, Alice Wittman, Caroline Strub; grandchildren, Pamela Sheets, Judith Kipp, Barbara Opett, Holli Hadley. Wilma was a member of the Spencerport Senior Citizen Center and a volunteer at Park Ridge Hospital for 20 years.
Funeral Services were held May 2 at Church of the Epiphany, Gates. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory.
•Ramsdell, Mary Lou, April 27, 2011, 83, peacefully with her family by her side. She is predeceased by her husband, Raymond. She is survived by her children, Terri Ramsdell of Euless, Texas, Robert (Donna) Ramsdell of Malone, New York, Susan (David) Paling of Wareham, Massachusetts, Lisa (Rick) Fonner of Jacksonville, Florida and Rebecca (Mike) Sedita of Spencerport; nine grandchildren; brother, Ronald (Margaret) Hall of Lake Butler, Florida.
After a private family service, interment will be at Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport. Contributions can be made in her memory to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.