Obituaries
•Lucieer, Laurence “Larry,” died in Florida, August 8, 2011. Predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Leora Lucieer; brother, Lucien Lucieer. He is survived by his children, Larry (Molly) Lucieer, Linda (Adrian) Simmonds, Lyndon (Cindy) Lucieer; loving friend, Alma Green; grandchildren, Renee Lucieer, Evan (Kelly) Lucieer, Rebecca Lucieer; several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Laurence is a Veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. He is a past Barnard Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter, Past President of Barnard Exempts, and long-time business partner with Erle Jackson of the Greece Pennysaver.
Funeral Services were held August 13 at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to Barnard Fire Department, 3084 Dewey Avenue, Rochester 14616 in his memory.
ADAMS BASIN
•Pickering, Richard “Dick,” August 8, 2011, at the age of 72. Dick is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Ann (Post) Pickering; his children, Dennis (Sherie) and Scott Pickering; his grandchildren, Ryan Turco, Matthew and Leeann Pickering; siblings, Edmund Pickering and Ellie Gillis; several nieces and nephews; Dick was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Miller.
All services were held privately with respect being given to Dick’s wishes. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, Rochester Chapter, 160 Allens Creek Road, Bldg. 160, Rochester, New York 14618 in his memory.
BROCKPORT
•LaDue, Frances L. (Strassner), August 11, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Predeceased by her parents, Livingston George Strassner and Ethel Baker; her husband of 55 years, Darwin; brothers, William and James Strassner and Harold Baker; sisters, Eleanor Salvatore and Elean Rayburn. She is survived in life by sisters, Delores (Orris) Mosher, Linda Patton and Deanna (Ken) Ross; daughter, Susan (John) Alexander; sons, Michael (Connie) LaDue, Gary (Debbie) LaDue and Richard (Michele) LaDue; grandchildren, Jamie, Nicole, Christopher, Jeremy, Sierra, Lydia and Nadia; and great-grandson, Julian; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was a lone-time employee of Owens-Illinois in Brockport, past member of the Brockport Ambulance Corps and Hamlin Volunteer Ambulance, and was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Brockport.
Funeral Services were held August 17 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Interment, Garland Cemetery, Clarkson. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Brockport Ambulance Corps in her memory.
CHILI
•Swift, Dean C., August 10, 2011, at age 69. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Swift; daughter, Karin (Bryan) Schwenk of Pennsylvania; grandsons, Kevin and Matthew Schwenk; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Penny Malikowski of Washington, Cyndy and Doug Lucas of Washington; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Swift was a math teacher for 34 years. He also directed 25 musicals at Gates-Chili High School. He was a recipient of the U of R Teacher of the Year Award.
A Memorial Funeral Service was held August 16 at Gates Presbyterian Church. Interment, private. Donations can be made to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623 or to Gates Presbyterian Church, 1049 Wegman Road, Rochester, NY 14624 in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Ryhal, Kathryn, On August 7, 2011. She is survived by her children Thomas and Michelle; her mother Anna and Frank Tinkoski, and a host of family and friends.
Private interment.
HAMLIN
•Bello, Lynnette M. (Bovenzi), Died August 12, 2011 at age 55. Predeceased by her parents Domenick and Margaret, sister Mickey Hart. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 36 years John; precious children Jason and Aleshia; granddaughter Lexi; sisters Phyllis Bovenzi and Dolly Crandall; brother Troy (Josie) Bovenzi; in-laws Eugene (June) Bello; brothers and sisters-in-law Jim, Judy, Jeanette; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends including Kathy, Patty and the Ya-Ya girls.
A Memorial Service was held August 20 at the Lakeshore Community Church, Latta Road, Rochester. Contributions can be made to Wilmot Palliative Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642 in her memory.
HILTON
•Christians, Donald E., On August 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Joan; cousins and friends. Donald was a Korean War Army Veteran.
A Memorial Service was held August 17 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, White Haven Memorial Park.
•Morich, Harold E., August 15, 2011. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucille; sons, Jon, Mark, Michael (Kim), Craig; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, William (Mary) Morich; many dear relatives and friends. Predeceased by sister, Lorraine Watson. Harold was a WWII Navy Veteran. Retired machinist from Xerox.
A Memorial Service was held August 17 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to Christian Center Church, 20 Baders Way, Brockport 14420 in his memory.
KENDALL
•Hoag, Avril Penelope Anne Veale “Penny,” Formerly of Brockport, died August 17, 2011 at age 64, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Philip and Bertha “Beth” Veale of London, England and her stepson Paul Hoag of Brockport. She is survived by her daughters, Jaime (Gavin) Duff and Kelly (Francisco) Moreta; loving companion Allan Gray; grandchildren Jayden Moreta, Aliyah and Kailah Duff; her beloved dogs Cassie and Baby; stepson Brian Hoag; brothers Ian Veale and Robin (Janice) Veale of London, England; several nieces, nephews and friends. Penny was owner of “Wallpaper and Painting by Penny.”
Funeral Services were held August 20 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Donations can be made to the Paul E. Hoag Scholarship Fund at Brockport High School or Kendall Garden Club in her memory.
•Marshall, Philip C., On August 10, 2011. He is survived by his sons, Philip S., Paul (Maureen), and Bruce (Karen Keck) Marshall; granddaughters, Jill, Julie and Jamie Marshall; his sister, Vera VanAtta. Phil was a 50 year member of the Kendall Fire Department.
Private Service and interment at Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Kendall Fire Department in his memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Stevenson, Marion L., On August 15, 2011. Predeceased by husband, Richard W. Stevenson. Survived by sons Christopher (Karen King), David (Dierdre), Greg (Melanie) Stevenson; nine grandchildren; sisters Louise, Grace and Christine all of Florida; sister-in-law Cynthia Stevenson; nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service was held August 18 at North Chili Rural Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Lupus Foundation of Genesee Valley, 500 Helendale Road, Ste 153, Rochester, NY 14609 in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Kamm, Richard “Dick,” August 11, 2011, at age 86. Preceded in death by wife of 51 years, Olive Kamm. Survived by brother, Dr. Donald Kamm (Aura); six children, Sandra Hagen, Corky Kamm, Steve Kelly, Christine Meyer, Kurt Kamm, Brian Kamm (Yvette); seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service was held August 15 at White Haven Memorial Cemetery. Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Research or Hospice House, Palmetto, Florida in his memory.
•Mrowka, Carolyn R. (Dr. Lyn), On August 15, 2011 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Carolyn Ramsbottom. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years Mark; sons John (Elissa), Jeff (Karyn); granddaughter Marcy; brother Jim (Barb) Ramsbottom; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Lyn spent 30 plus years providing guidance and support to the staff and students in the Brockport Central School District. She also mentored future teachers at SUNY Brockport.
A Funeral Mass was said August 20 at the Newman Oratory, Brockport. Donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 250, Dallas, Texas 75244, Lollypop Farm, or the Newman Oratory in her memory.
•Riley, Donald P., August 10, 2011 at age 70. Don is survived by his wife, Betty Anne (Peffer) Riley; his children, Michael and Karen; sister, Janet (Wesley) DeLap; nephew, Craig DeLap; sister-in-law, Linda Peffer. Don was on the staff of Gates-Chili School District for 30 years as a social studies teacher, boys swim coach, dean of students and a vice-principal. After retirement, Don and Betty Anne traveled to 33 countries and Don became an avid hiker. He completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, hiked the 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks, around the base of Mt. Ranier, the Long Trail in Vermont, the back country of Yellowstone National Park and rim to rim at the Grand Canyon.
A Memorial Service was held August 20 at First Congregational Church of Spencerport. Contributions can be made to AD-CARE c/o Dr. Porsteinsson, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or Palliative Center for Caring, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 in his memory.