Obituaries – Week of June 5, 2011
BROCKPORT
•Baltz, Helen Elizabeth “Betty,” On May 3, 2011. Betty was born in Watertown, New York February 17, 1918 and lived much of her 93 years in Brockport. Graduated from the University of Rochester. She worked in the executive offices of two major Rochester companies: Haloid/Xerox and Kodak.
Predeceased by parents, Layton and Helen Baltz, brother John, sister-in-law Margaret. Survived by nieces and nephew: Liz (Bob) Nash of Missouri, Peg Baltz of Rochester, Anne Baltz of Brockport, Fletcher (Lisa) Baltz of Saratoga Springs; cousins Beverly Kuppel of Syracuse, Betsy Masek of Nevada, Jim (Judy) Adams of Virginia.
Private interment. A Memorial Service was held June 4 at the First Presbyterian Church, Brockport. Donations can be made in her memory to Humane Society of Rochester at (Lollypop.org) or the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport.
•Dickinson, Jean Frances Gardner, Died in Elmira, New York on February 22, 2011. She was born in Brockport on May 22, 1912 the only child of George P. Gardner and Jeanne Maria Flagg. She graduated from Keuka College in 1933 and married W. Kenneth Dickinson in 1934. She is survived by her children, R. Gardner Dickinson of Hollywood, Florida and Rita Dickinson Dery of Beaver Dams, New York as well as five grandchildren, G. Daniel and Christopher R. Dery, Enrique, Justin and Jamie Dickinson; three great-granddaughters and one great-great granddaughter. Before moving to Elmira in 1990, Jean was involved in many volunteer activities in Brockport, including the Lakeside Hospital Twig, Sweden Senior Center and Seymour Library.
Interment, Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport on June 4.
CHURCHVILLE
•Shakeshaft, Charles Herbert (Shakey, Charlie, Chuck, Herb), Suddenly Saturday, May 21, 2011, age 75. Predeceased by beloved son, Nicholas C. Shakeshaft; parents, John and Mary Shakeshaft; half-brother, James Hosley. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Carol; his son, John (Kristen) Shakeshaft; grandchildren, Taylor and Alex; and several cousins. “Shakey” was a renowned Swain ski instructor. He was also the legendary “Herb(ie) the Bus Driver” who, for 41 years, drove generations of Churchville-Chili children to school.
A Memorial Service will be held June 14, at 1 p.m. at Pearce Memorial Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili. A continued Celebration of His Life will immediately follow at Black Creek Park. Private family interment at a later date. Memorials in his name can be made to The Nicholas C. Shakeshaft Learning Center, LDA Life and Learning Services, 339 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604.
HAMLIN
•Beehler, Catherine Grace, age 58, of Salem, Ohio, died May 23, 2011 at her home. Predeceased by her mother, Emma Jean Anderson, father, Edgar Merle Anderson and brother, Edgar “Dutch” Anderson. She was born December 16, 1952 in Batavia. Mrs. Beehler had worked for the Salem School District as a recess aide for Buckeye students and had previously worked for 12 years at Brockport School District as a cafeteria aide. She attended Medina High School and received her degree in New York. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was raised in Medina and was a long time resident of Hamlin. Her husband, Herbert H. Beehler, whom she married July 31, 1971, survives her along with a son, Fredrick H. (Nikki) Beehler of Youngstown; a daughter, Tammy J. (Chris) Mikol of Salem; six sisters, Barbara (John) Dunn of North Carolina, Vickie Eckerd of Medina, Jackie (Marc) Schaal of Pennsylvania, Tina (Tom) Anderson of Medina, Krissy (Steve) Boring of Medina, and Ladena (Jo) Anderson of Medina; brother, Earl (Mary Ellen) Anderson of Medina; grandsons, Daniel, Jacob and Christian Mikol. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Memorial Services were held May 28 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
•Hoy, Wilson J. “Butch,” On May 27, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Genevieve V. Hoy; children, Genny Raye (Mitchell) Mensing, Billie Jo Vanhoy, Scottie Hamilton; grandchildren, Nicholas and Amanda Vanhoy; sister, Dorothy Walsh from California; godson, Donald James Hoy; many nieces and nephews; and his dog Buddy.
Funeral Services were held May 31 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment, Garland Cemetery. Contributions can be directed to the family in his memory.
HILTON
•Curtis, Jane B. (Trembeth), May 29, 2011, age 86. Predeceased by her husbands, Howard Trembeth and John Curtis. Survived by her children, Douglas (Natasha), Jeanne and Terri Trembeth; her sister, Beatrice Trembeth; nieces, Linda Frankenberger, Shari (Peter) Munding, Susan (Dale) Lerkins; several grand and great-grand-nieces and nephews; also predeceased by her brother-in-law, Robert Trembeth.
Funeral Services were held June 1 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Foundation, 156 West Avenue, Brockport 14420 in her memory.
•Hayden, Betty Lou (Pearsall), Age 84, died May 26, 2011. She is predeceased by her parents Leo B. Pearsall, Ethel A. Glass, Murray M. Featherly Sr.; her husband Richard C. Hayden and her siblings, Leo B. (Zelma) Pearsall II, John G. (Beth) Pearsall, Sumner T. Pearsall, Winford J. (Virginia) Pearsall, Mary P. (Duke) Fowler, Mildred M. Featherly, Richard C. (Virginia) Featherly and Murray M. (Berdeane) Featherly Jr. Betty was very proud of her family’s service to this country during WWII and the Korean War. She is beloved by her brother Phillip (Edna) Featherly; sister-in-law Audrey Pearsall; her children Laurie A. Hayden, Wendy H. (David) Beehner, Mary L. Hayden, Amy L. (James) Dean; her grandchildren, Shane D. Dunbar, Jannah J. (Damon) Dunbar-Dixon, Sara E. (Kevin) Jock, Jillian H. Beehner, Katelyn J. Davis; and great-grandchildren, Makayla R. Jock, Haylee J. Jock, Leland M. Jock and Damon J. Dixon, Jr. Betty graduated from Sodus Central School in 1944. She worked at the Kellogg Division of the American Brake Shoe Company and then worked for Genesee Brewing Company Malt House in Sodus Point for 26 years. Betty was an organist and a member of the choir at the Sodus United Third Methodist and Sodus Point United Methodist Churches.
A Memorial Service will be held on July 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sodus Point Methodist Church. Contributions can be made to Sodus and Sodus Point United Methodist Churches in her memory.
•Stackman, Iona L., May 24, 2010. Survived by her children, Darlene (Scott) Killenbeck, Ellen (Bob) Hendricks, John (Donna), Bruce (Nit) Buchel; sister-in-law, Carol Blodgett; many grandchildren.
A private service was held at Parma Union Cemetery.
KENDALL
•Harrigan, Michael E., Died May 24, 2011. He was born August 27, 1937 in Rochester. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Maureen Powers Harrigan; two daughters, Monica (Scott) Lord and Kathleen (Tim) Arguien; and four grandchildren, Alexander Lord, Meagan, Haley and McKenna Arguien. Mr. Harrigan served in the United States Coast Guard. He was owner and chief executive officer of Harrigan Brady Paper and Packaging Company, Inc. for 40 years. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Genesee Conservation League, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He also was in the Grey Knights of Rochester and the 108th New York Volunteers.
A Memorial Service was held May 31 at the funeral home of Alvah Halloran & Son, Rochester. Contributions can be made to Hillside Children’s Home or Camp Good Days and Special Times in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Becker, Charles F. “Charlie,” On May 24, 2011 at age 73. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Becker and sister, Arlene Will. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rita; his children, Janice (Jeffrey) Wray, JoAnne Bassam, Ronald (Wanda) Becker and Daniel (Sharon) Becker; his grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Wray, Joel and Jessica Bassam and Douglas (Caylin) Russo; sisters, Betty (late Don) Beu and Shirley Becker; brothers, Leo (late Mary Jean) Becker, Jr., John Becker; brother-in-law, Brad Will; step-grandchildren, Nichole (Don) Ruggles III, Tyler MacDonald; step-great-grandchild, Teeghan Ruggles. Charlie is a retiree of Kodak.
A Memorial Mass was said May 28 at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Gates. Donations can be made to the Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance in his memory.
•Coffey, H. Regina, May 29, 2011, at age 94. Regina was predeceased by her husband William James Coffey. She is survived by her son, Michael (Jill) Coffey; and her daughters, Mary (Dennis) Morgan and Eileen (Michael) Weinpress; grandchildren, Michael (Birgit) Coffey, Timothy (Colleen) Coffey, Kate Coffey, Christine (Thomas) Kuczmynda, Michelle (Chuck) Albanese, Elizabeth, Meghan and James Weinpress; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Eileen (Edward) Ziegler and Madeline (Donald) Hawkes; many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated June 2 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to School of the Holy Childhood in her memory.
•Stanford, Avis (Chapman), May 19, 2011. Avis was born January 14, 1919 in Brockport. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, “Nels,” and son Bruce Stanford. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Jack) Crooks and Nancy (Thomas) Abbott; grandchildren, Todd and Michael (Tracy) Crooks, Kate and Scott Stanford, Julia, Olivia and Mitchell Abbott; great-grandchildren, Shannon (Scott), Jessica, Caryn, Emily, Katie, Matthew, Amanda, Dylan; great-great-grandson, Alex; sisters, Marian (Frank) Horek and Phyllis Rudman; several nieces and nephews. Avis worked for many years as a dedicated elementary teacher in the Churchville-Chili School District.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Aurora House, Comfort Care, P.O. Box 21, Spencerport, NY 14559 in her memory.
