AREA
•Maxwell, Jacqueline L., MS, APRN, CS, CAC, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of the Brockport area, died December 25, 2011 at age 78, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by beloved parents, Helen and Elmer Petit. She is survived by her children, David (Laura) and Michael (Kim) Wagenhauser of Richmond, Virginia, Douglas (Jossette) Wagenhauser and Ellen (David) Tarmino of Rochester; grandchildren, Katherine Withrite, Timothy and Michelle Pancoe, Colin, Dana, Mason, Ethan, Ian and Katelyn Wagenhauser; great-granddaughter, Loren Withrite; special cousin, Peg Gonzales and numerous friends and supporters. Jackie spent her life in service to others. A graduate of SUNY Brockport and a master’s degree recipient from the University of Rochester, she was a lifelong nurse (Registered Nurse and Clinical Specialist). Ms. Maxwell recently retired from Westside Home Care Agency, Ltd., a company she founded over twenty years ago. In recognition of her many achievements, she was a nominee for the prestigious Athena Award.
Funeral Services were held December 31 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
BROCKPORT
•Christopher, Maureen R., age 71, died December 28, 2011 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Predeceased by her parents James and Marian Monahan and brother Thomas. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Charles; children Nicole and Kevin; grandchildren Melina and Camilla; siblings Patricia (Jerry) Gosser, Michael (Jeanne) Monahan, James H. (Linda) Monahan, Molly (Gary) Bogenschutz; father-in-law Walter Christopher; sister-in-law Carol Christopher; nieces, nephews and many friends.
A Funeral Service was held December 31 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in her memory.
•Tarricone, Arthur, December 28, 2011 at age 83. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marie Tarricone; children, Arthur, Stephanie Faulks, Steven (Jacqueline), Carl Tarricone; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held January 4 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Entombment, Riverside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Place #4, Rochester, NY 14623 or to the St. Ann’s Community, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Danielson, Erik L., Suddenly, December 28, 2011 at age 39. Erik is survived by his parents, Gary and Marise Danielson of Churchville; his brothers, Todd Danielson of Brighton, Michael (Sabrina) Danielson of Saratoga Springs and Craig (Karen Guth) Danielson of Reston, Virginia; nephew, Alex Danielson and niece-goddaughter, Emily Danielson of Saratoga Springs. He was a graduate of Churchville-Chili High School, Monroe Community College and was enrolled in the Empire State College. Erik will be most remembered for his love of music and for being an outstanding musician.
A private Memorial Service was held January 2. Interment, Maple Grove Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450 in his memory.
CARLTON
•Becker, Clarence C. “Whitey,” 83, died December 29, 2011 at Orchard Manor after a long illness. He was employed by TJ Lipton Company as Supervisor for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Medina Moose Lodge, Orleans County Radio Club, a Cub Scout Master, Orleans County Sheriff’s Auxiliary. He is survived by 7 children, Cheryl (the late Bruce) Wright of Albion, John A. (Sue) Weits Sr. of Churchville, Wilma Becker of Albion, Wallace (Vicki) Becker of Lyndonville, Deborah (Ronald) Spanton of Virginia, Kathleen (Daniel) Smith of Waterport and Duane Becker of Kent; 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Fergen and Edna Thomas, both of Rochester; daughter-in-law, Diane Becker of Waterport; sister-in-law, Maryanne Becker. He was predeceased by Wilma, his wife of 56 years; son, Howard Becker Sr.; great-granddaughter Kerstin Brien; brother, Leslie Becker and sister, Marjorie Mele.
Funeral Services were held January 3 at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Albion. Interment in Waterport Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Carlton Fire Department in his memory.
GATES
•Reich, Karl-Heinz M., Passed unexpectedly December 29, 2011 at age 77. He is predeceased by his son, Karl Jr. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Trudy; daughters, Erika (Michael) Sheremeta, Bettina (Michael) Kalish, Gertrud (Dan) Albano; grandchildren, Tanya, Kyle, Sarah, Casey; and other family and friends here and in Germany. Karl was a member of the German Sports Club and the Free and Accepted Masons.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 2415 Chili Avenue. Private interment.
HAMLIN
•Bailey, Scott M., Unexpectedly on January 3, 2012 at age 45. Predeceased by his father Phillip W. Bailey. He is survived by his children, Sarah, Justin, Rachel and their mother, Sandra Bailey; grandchildren Jonathon Bellor, Christian Bailey, Lyla Lowery; mother Rolann Bailey; siblings Christine (Eric) Ehrhardt, Phillip (Carolyn), Christopher (Shannon), Alane (Lou) Mandell; 10 nieces, nephews, many other relatives; his best friend Ellie (Bell) his dog.
A Funeral Service was held January 7 at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Camp Good Days in his memory.
•Prince, Jane E., December 21, 2011, age 92. Survived by her children, John (Marsha) Prince, Laurie (Ron) Goltermann; grandchildren, John (Diane), Scott (Yvonne) and Karen Prince, Kurtis (Krissi), Kymberly and Ashley Goltermann; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Savannah, Carter, Danyka and Kayden; her sister, Helen “Snookie” Terhar; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Jane Prince and grandchildren, Kathy Lynn Prince and Keith All Goltermann.
Funeral Services were held December 23 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Macular Degeneration Foundation or Burn Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital in her memory.
HILTON
•Witzel, John A., December 26, 2011. Survived by his sons, David (Pamela) Witzel, Robert (Athena) Witzel; seven loving grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
His Funeral Service was held December 31 at Vay-Schleich and Meeson Funeral Home, Greece. Private Interment. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.
•Wren, Paula M., December 20, 2011, age 67, peacefully surrounded by her three loving children. Paula is survived by her children, Stacey (Ronald) Tesch, Scott Wren and Spencer Wren; grandchildren, Amanda and Nicholas Tesch and Gregory Wren; dear friends.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated December 23 at St. Leo’s Church, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (StJude.org) in her memory.
HOLLEY
•Bibby, Kenneth M., age 47, died December 31, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1964 in Brockport, a son of Milford and Theresa (Monacelli) Bibby and had lived in this area all of his life. Ken had worked for 17 years as an accountant at B.M.P. America in Medina. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Kenneth B.Bibby. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Teri of 22 years; children, Elenna, Emily, Elijah, Ethan; sister Luanne (Len) Rettig of Holley; mother-in-law and father-in-law Patricia and John Hull of Brockport; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services were held January 5 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to C.U.R.E., 200 Westfall Road, Rochester 14620 in his memory.
•Mower, Dean A., age 89, of Avon, formerly of Holley, died December 31, 2011 after a short illness. He was employed as a Machinist in Rochester, and was a US Army Veteran of World War II. Dean was also a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge 2110 in Brockport. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; and a daughter, Patricia Ann. He is survived by a sister Hazel Webster of Holley; nieces and nephews; dear friends Olin and Dorothy Mossburger of Avon.
Services were held January 5 with military honors at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Elks Lodge of Brockport in his memory.
NORTH GREECE
•Palumbo, Lena, January 2, 2012. Survived by her beloved husband, Ralph; her children, Marie Jarvis, Ralph (Emma) Palumbo, Susan (Jonathan) Keck, Michele (Steve) DeLano, Anthony (Cayatana) Palumbo and Lisa (John) Stendardo; two sisters, Carmella DeSisti and Yolanda Fiorino; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass was said January 5 at St. Lawrence Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care Hospice in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Fetter, Ruth J., of Lady Lake, Florida, formerly of Spencerport, died December 26, 2011 at the age of 93. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, H. Sedgwick Fetter. She is survived by her children, Linda (Richard) Daly, Susan (Doug) Brown, Douglas Fetter and Nancy (Steve) Barton; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Fetter; nieces and many dear friends.
Funeral Services were held December 30 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
