Obituaries – Week of July 3, 2011
Brockport
•Berna, Joshua J., Suddenly on June 24, 2011 at the age of 21. Predeceased by his grandfathers Ronald Berna and Cyril “Jim” Sailer. He is survived by his loving family, parents Ronald and Elizabeth Berna; sisters, Nicole Berna, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Berna, and Ashley Berna; grandmothers, Janet Berna “Grandma B” and Patricia Sailer “Booger”; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Funeral Mass was held at the Nativity Church BVM, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Brockport Volunteer Fire Department First Responders Squad in his memory.
•Landries, Ronald E., Unexpectedly, June 27, 2011 at age 50. Ronald was predeceased by his parents Wayne and Nancy Landries. He is survived by his siblings Deborah (James) Siegfried of Jacksonville, Florida; Richard (Mary) of Cortland, Ohio; Daniel (Cecilia) of Warrenton, Virginia; Theresa (William) Gavitt of Clearwater, Florida and 10 nieces and nephews. Ron was a gentle soul and loving person with an unending passion for firefighters, a profession he was never able to pursue but he’s driving the big red engine now. Rest in peace little brother we love you so much.
Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania. A graveside service was held July 1 for Ronald and his mother, Nancy. Contributions in his memory can be directed to: Lifetime Assistance, Inc., 425 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624.
Churchville
•Clapp, Jack A., June 22, 2011 at age 89. As an infant, his parents Harold H. Clapp and Anna (Alberger) Clapp began making his food in the basement of their home, leading to the first baby food business (Clapp’s) based in Rochester. Jack entered the Navy to serve in WWII. He was one of the original “Flyboys” chosen from the Rochester Area. Based out of Key West he was a subchaser; he then served in the Reserves for many years flying out of Niagara Falls. Jack’s life work was as a Mechanic. In 1943 he married Catherine L. Kurtz of Wayland. Together they have seven children. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Catherine Clapp; children, John (Cathy) Clapp, Helen (William) Keough, Suzanne Donald, Elizabeth (David Christie) Clapp, Mary Catherine (Tom Newton) Clapp, Debbie (Eric) Kmentt and Roger Clapp; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice in his memory.
North Chili
•Dayton, Shirley A. (VanHalle), June 18, 2011. Survived by her daughters, Sharon (Gary) Clum, Susan Dayton; sons, David (Karyl) Dayton, Bruce (Judy) Dayton; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several dear relatives.
Private family interment. Contributions can be made to The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.
•Mahle, Warren G., June 23, 2011. Predeceased by his wife, Norma A. Mahle, son, Kenneth Mahle; and brothers, Berkeley, Glenn and Morris Mahle. He is survived by his son, Norman (Sharon) Mahle; daughter, Marjorie (Philip) Prouty; grandchildren, Leanne (Erik) Bushart, Wesley (Amanda) Mahle, Kimberly (Yale) Leupold, Cory (Rebecca) Mahle, Christine (Glenn) Rowan, Darrell Mahle, Paul Mahle and Kevin (Jenna) Mahle; sister, Gertrude Grammatica; brother, Bentley Mahle; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held June 26 at Grace Church of the Nazarene. Private interment. Contributions can be made to Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2924 South Union Street, Rochester, NY 14624 in his memory.
Ogden
•Newcomb, Conner J., Surrounded by his loving family June 25, 2011, age 11. Survived by his mom and step-dad, Kristy and Nathan Bittle; his father, Joseph Newcomb; sisters, Liyah Elizabeth and Cameran Jade; grandparents, Sherrill and Al Hahn, Mark and Joanne Bittle and Marilyn Gebhard; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandfather, John Gates.
Funeral Services were held June 30 at Bethel Christian Fellowship, Rochester. Contributions can be made to C.U.R.E. in his memory.
Spencerport
•Sirianni, William F., June 23, 2011, at age 86. Predeceased by his daughter, Mary Lynne; sister, Sara Pasco; brothers, Ralph, Albert and Daniel. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dee; children, Gregory, Susan Wagner, Paul (Beth McNall), Michele (Kosmos) Mihalitsas; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (MaryAnn); sister-in-law, Josephine Sirianni; several nieces and nephews. William was a combat veteran of WWII and fought in the European Theater. He was an active member of Pearce Memorial Church, Spencerport Rotary (Recipient of the Paul Harris Award), and the Gideons.
Funeral Services were held June 28 at Pearce Memorial Church. Interment North Chili Rural Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Pearce Memorial Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514 in his memory.
