•Francis, Janet (Worthing) (Montag) (Rubenstein), of Fairport, formerly of Brockport and East Rochester, August 19, 2011 at age 63. Predeceased by her father, Duane Rubenstein. Survived by her husband, Mark Francis; her mother, Marion Rubenstein; two daughters, Stacy (Terence) Peck and Tracy (Jeffrey) Bubel; two step-daughters, Heather and Erin Francis; grandchildren, Caleb and Logan Peck and Devin, Kara and Catrina Bubel; brother, William Rubenstein; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Joyce Francis; aunt, Ruth Baker; uncle, Byron (Jane) Worthing and several cousins. Janet taught 3rd and 4th grade in the Brockport Central School District for many years.
A Service of Remembrance was held August 23 at the Harloff Funeral Home, East Rochester. Contributions can be made to Ovarian Cancer Research c/o Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Street, Buffalo, NY 14263 in her memory.
BERGEN
•Zeghdani, Azzedine “Denny,” 68, of Bergen, died August 19, 2011. Beloved husband of Lucille (Gage) Zeghdani. Cherished father of Sakina (Tracy Hodge) Zeghdani of Melborne, Florida, Kim (Steve) Randall of Churchville, Lynn (Becky Lee) Millis of Longwood, Florida and Jamie Zeghdani of Churchville. Devoted grandfather of Nicholas Zeghdani of Chili, Tyler and Alyssa Randall of Churchville, Dylon Cruz, Ashlynn and Mikaelyn Millis of Longwood, Florida. Also survived by four brothers and two sisters as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held August 25 at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen. Private interment, Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen. Contributions can be made to the family in his memory.
BROCKPORT
•Schakow, Richard R., (formerly of Irondequoit). Suddenly on August 18, 2011 at age 49. Rich was preceded in death by his mom, Dolores Schakow. Rich is survived by his dad, George Schakow; his loving companion, Wendy Denning; brother, Thomas Schakow; sisters, Denise (Jim) Dill, Kyle Smith (Richard Starwald), Sherry Schakow; nieces and nephews, James, Robert, Caitlyn and Michael Dill, Samantha and Travis Smith, Richard and Patrick Schakow; aunt, Mary Travis; Wendy’s family (mom, Diane Galbrait; children, Michael (Jessica) and Matthew (Jessica) Denning; grandchildren, Julia, Parker and Ryleigh Denning; as well as many dear friends. Rich was a machinist by trade.
Funeral Services were held August 24 at New Comer Family Funeral Home, Empire Boulevard. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
CHILI
•Weidert, Janet M., August 22, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, William Weidert Sr.; sister, Lois Zakia. Survived by her children, William (Sharon) Weidert Jr., Judith (William) DeBree, George (Bonnie) Weidert, James Weidert and John (Susan) Weidert; grandchildren, Todd, Mary and David Weidert, Staci (Dan) Dziduch; Michael DeBree, Kathryn (Paul) Camping; Brian (Julie), Christopher, Mark (Jennifer) and Keith Weidert; Adam, Alexandra and Jacob Weidert; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Brett and Bailee; brother-in-law, Richard Zakia; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be sent to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Baart, Kathleen, August 17, 2011 at age 49. Predeceased by her father, Bruce Baart. She is survived by her beloved son, Kevin; mother, Ruth Fegan (Gene Mori); siblings, Daniel Baart, Chris (Jeff) Klein and Julie (Michael) Sauer; nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held August 20 at the United Methodist Church of North Chili. Donations can be made to the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department in her memory.
HAMLIN
•Grimm, Marvin A., On August 21, 2011 at age 83. Predeceased by his wife Margaret and son Darryl. He is survived by his children Karen (Christine Sellers) Grimm and David (Kristine) Grimm; grandchildren Emma and Evan Grimm; brother Arthur (Jean) Grimm; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Graveside Service was held August 27 in Lakeside Cemetery, Hamlin. Contributions can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hamlin in his memory.
HILTON
•Page, Marlene R., August 19, 2011. Predeceased by her sister, Jeanne Marie Anderson. Survived by her husband, Eugene; children, Debbie (Chris) Kellman, Thomas (Lori) Page, Kristin (Ken) Mooney, Julie (Brad) Fiege; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Daniel, Taylor, Madison, Holly, Kendall, Joshua, Zachary, Riley, Lily; great-grandson, Braden; mother, Florence Taylor; sister, Patricia (John) Matiyew; many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said August 24 at St. Lawrence Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
Rudgers, Virginia M., August 17, 2011. Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Elsie Yerger; husband, Earle Rudgers; grandson, Arnie. Survived by her daughter, Sandra J. Rudgers; sons, Earle “Spike” Rudgers, Jr. (Sandra), Charles H. Rudgers; sister, Ruth Watson; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; great-great-granddaughter, Natalie Foose; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held August 20 at the Vay-Schleich and Meeson Funeral Home, Hilton. Entombment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Chili Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary in her memory.
HOLLEY
•Yoffredo, Marlene E. (Webster), Died on August 14, 2011 in Palm Harbor, Florida. Predeceased by her parents Cassius and Mary (Hurlbut) Webster. Marlene leaves her husband R. Bernard; brothers Clark (Dorothy) Webster, Charles Webster; brother-in-law Edward Carlo and many special nieces and nephews. Following graduation from Holley (53), Marlene graduated from Ithaca College BS (57), MS (65), majoring in Music Education. She taught in Penn Yan, Medina and Batavia. Her retirement was in 1990.
Her Memorial Service was held at the Holley First Presbyterian Church, on August 27. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Orleans County in Albion or Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern in Albion.
KENDALL
•LaDue, Bruce F., On August 18, 2011 at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Margaret. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Karleen; daughter Heather; son Grant (Pam); granddaughters Rachel, Kristen and Morgan; many cousins especially Pat Igoe, Marie and Vince Meagher, Joan (Clark) Kurtz; and aunt Joc Rowley. Bruce was a teacher for 35 years in the Kendall Elementary School District.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 28 from 2-7 p.m. at the 58 Main Street Restaurant, Brockport. Donations can be made to St. Mary’s 5th Floor Acute Rehab, 89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611 in his memory.
OGDEN
•O’Brien, Dorothy V., August 19, 2011. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd N. O’Brien; siblings, Ed and Jack Gregory, Ann Twillger. She is survived by her sons, Frank (Carolyn) O’Brien, “Kurly” Karl (Judi) O’Brien; step-son, Larry (Mae) Wheeler; sister, Joan Hardie; brother-in-law, Burdette (Helen) O’Brien; sister-in-law, Frances O’Brien; grandchildren, Craig, Geoffrey, Scott, Beth, Tom, Patti; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a retiree of BOCES 2.
A Memorial Service was held August 22 at Grace Church of the Nazarene. Inurnment, private. Contributions can be made to Make A Wish Foundation of Western NY, 3901 Genesee Street, Suite 110, Buffalo, NY 14225 or Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2924 Union Street, Rochester, NY 14624 in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Beaney, William Dewey, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, died August 12, 2011 at age 81. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Viola Beaney, and sister, Welcome Barney. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Beaney of Bourbonnais, Illinois; daughter, the Rev. Carol Beaney of Crescent City, Illinois; son, Dr. John Beaney of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania; brothers, Mervyn (Dolores) of Brockport and David (Denise) of Florida; sisters, Gail (Harold) Banker of Greenville, New York and Linda (Thomas) Michielsen of Spencerport; several nieces and nephews. He was a 1948 graduate of Spencerport High School and received his bachelor’s degree (cum laude) in 1952 and master’s degree in 1953 from SUNY College at Brockport. He taught science at Hilton Central School in 1953. From 1954 to 1958, he served in the U.S. Air Force as part of the Air Force Security Service and Strategic Air Command. William was a professor of biology from 1961 to 1991 at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois. He was a member of many scientific educational organizations, was in Who’s Who in the Midwest and was honored by the Outstanding Educators of America in 1973.
Funeral Services were held August 22 at College Church of the Nazarene, Bourbonnais. Interment with Full Military Honors in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. To leave a memory, view William’s video tribute or read his complete life story, go to www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com and search his name.
•Fischer, Margaret E., August 19, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Lewis G. Fischer. Survived by her sons, John (Mary Lou), Paul (Angela); daughters, Margaret (Eric) Nathe, Nancy (Thomas) Olney, Janet (John) Galan; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jane Danielson.
A Funeral Mass was said August 22 at St. Mark’s Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
