AREA
•Monacelli, Peter A., age 71, of West Brockville Road, Brockville, died February 15, 2012 in Lakeside Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Monacelli was predeceased by a brother Nicholas Monacelli. He is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years Phyllis; sons, Peter (Terri Lynn) Monacelli of Clarendon, Michael (Terri Ann) Monacelli of Albion; brother, Robert (Mary) Monacelli of Colorado; sister, Theresa (Milford) Bibby of Brockport; four grandchildren, Kylie, Nicholas (Amanda), Alex, Jamison; one great granddaughter, Willow; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held February 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc., Holley. Interment, St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Memorial Hospital in his memory.
ALBION
•Biernacki, Adela V., 91, died February 15, 2012, at Medina Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Edward S. Biernacki in 1993. She is survived by two children, Walter (Susi) Biernacki of Florida and daughter Margaret (Edwin) Washak of Medina; three grandchildren, James (Christine) Washak, Lori Poole, Denise (Terry) Turman; six great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Reggie Bielicki; several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Peter, Bernard, Frank, Chester; sister, Balbina Bloom. She was the former owner of Ed & Del’s Restaurant and also developed and owned the Gaines Basin Par 3 Golf Course, now Scottish Pines. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Holy Family Parish.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 20, 2012 at Holy Family Parish at 10 a.m. Interment, St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, PAWS of Albion or to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
BERGEN
•Goodlein, A. Patricia, On February 3, 2012, age 79. Predeceased by her parents George and Agnes Fisher; brothers George and John Fisher; sister Mary Lou Derleth. Survived by her husband of 58 years Henry; children Gail (Ed) Harris, Glenn (Sheryl), Gary (Sue) and David Goodlein, Susan (Ken) McCorry, Paula (Jeff) Mikols; grandchildren Julia (Brandon) Long, Alison, Liz, Jessie (fiancé Tom Lochner) and Andy Goodlein, Shauna (Matt) Ketchum, Kenny (fiancée Michelle Montini) and Jeanette McCorry, Eric and Jack Mikols; great-grandson Thomas; sister Ann (Bill) Nothnagle; sisters-in-law Marlene Robinson and Maureen Fisher; brother-in-law, Ernie Hargis; nieces; nephews and cousins.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be said Monday, February 20 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Churchville. Burial to follow in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice in her memory.
BROCKPORT
•Donoghue, Dorothy Alberta, age 77, died February 8, 2012. She is survived by her devoted husband, George; children, Rose (Roger) Ristich, Rebecca (Stephen) Allen, Mary Joyce Taylor, Lori (Darrell) Everdyke, Bonnie (Kenneth) Brannan, Carol Ann (Korey) McNees, Debora Donoghue, Philip Donoghue, Flora (Tim) Barnard, Jennifer (Shawn) Johnston, Dennis Wisner and 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents and son, Roger Eugene Stevens.
Funeral Services were held February 11 at the LDS Church Building, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association in her memory.
•Mercer, Allen C. (K2EGU), On February 13, 2012. Born March 7, 1936. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Elma Mercer. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley (Muntz) Mercer; daughter Sheryl (John) Ainsworth; son Scott (Cheryl) Mercer; grandchildren Benjamin and Nathan Ainsworth and Crystal and Kori Mercer; great granddaughters Jordan and Isabella; brother Kermit (Pamela) Mercer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Joanne (Kenneth) Lotzow, Bonnie (Travis) Hatfield and several nieces and nephews. Allen was a 50 year member and Past Chief of the Brockport Fire Department and a founding member of the Brockport Fireman Exempts. He was a member and past Master of Clio Lodge 779 and member and past Patron of Mary Jane Holmes Chapter #440 Order of Eastern Star. He was a life member of the NYS Fire Chiefs Association, the Bergen Gun Club and the American Legion Post #379 in Brockport.
Funeral Services were held February 16 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Spring interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Brockport Fire Exempts in his memory.
•Myers, Helen G., February 14, 2012 at age 84. Predeceased by her husband Edgar, parents James and Anabel Hermance, brothers James and Andrew Gallup, grandson James Henion and brother-in-law Raymond Myers. She is survived by her daughters Susan Myers and Marcia Reynolds; grandson Dean Henion; granddaughter Ashley Myers; great grandsons Andrew and Alexander Henion; sisters Myra Hardy and Marcia (Pete) Mosher; sister-in-law Noel Myers; brother-in-law Leonard (Pat) Myers; nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Helen was a graduate of Brockport High School Class of 1946 and attended the Eastman School of Music. She was a member of St. Luke’s choir.
A Memorial Service was held February 18 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Brockport. Donations can be made to St. Luke’s or the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice in her memory.
•Wiegand, Ronald J., On December 23, 2011 at age of 78. A Memorial Service at the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Those wishing can contribute to the Brockport Ambulance Corps in his memory.
CHILI
•Wingender, Anna V., February 11, 2012, suddenly at age 59. Predeceased by her father, Paul Farrelly, Sr. Survived by her children, Robert (Kim Jeffery), Patricia and Erick (Breelyn); grandchildren, Amanda, Josh, Jacob and Michael; mother Marion Whiteside of Ohio; brothers Paul (Dolores) of New Mexico, Francis (LeiAnn) of Hawaii, Michael of Florida and Sean (Karen) of Ohio; sister, Mary (Roger) of Kendall; former spouse, Robert; special friend, Brian Helmer; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
A Funeral Service was held February 18 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.
HILTON
•Bennett, Burt F., February 11, 2012, at age 58. He is survived by his son, Thomas Bennett; daughter, Amy Lupiani; grandson, Zander Sulli; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews; close family friends, Fred and Judy Shaw; God daughter, Sandra Shaw; and numerous other family friends. Burt was a retiree of Rochester Products after 22 years of service.
A Memorial Service was held February 14 at the New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Private interment.
•Knickerbocker, Rodger L., 80, formerly of Jamestown, NY, died February 9, 2012, in Unity Hospital, Rochester. A Korean War veteran, he served in the US Air Force from 1952-55. Prior to his retirement in 1992, he was employed by Loblaws and other super market companies in Jamestown for 43 years. Rodger is survived by his wife, the former Arlene I. Stebbins; three children, Rodney, David and Sandra Knickerbocker; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral Services were held February 13 at the Lind Funeral Home, Jamestown. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
•Marron, Robert D., Peacefully, February 10, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Velma J. Marron; his children, Patricia (Paul) Barry, David (Eleanor) Marron, Donald (Holly) Marron, Jeanette (Dan) Ophardt, Susan (David Sr.) Miran, James (Anita) Marron, Thomas (Marni) Marron; 17 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three brothers; and one sister. Bob was predeceased by his son, Robert D. Marron Jr., 1989. He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and an avid musician.
A Funeral Mass was said February 15 at St. Mark’s Church, Kuhn Road, followed by Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Mark’s Church in his memory.
KENT
•Stone, Robert T., died February 11, 2012, at age 46. Dearly loved by his wife Heather and sons Nicholas and Joshua; parents Tina and Arden Campbell; parents-in-law Chap and Jan Fabry; brothers Alfred and David (Dana); sisters Catherine (John) Flaherty, Diane (Dan) Cignarale, Linda Perry, Cynthia (Chad) Utter; brother-in-law Chad (Alana) Fabry; sister-in-law Shelly George; foster brother Michael Hook; many nieces, nephews; friends Fred Webster, Donald Robinson and many more. Robert owned Lakeshore Construction and Stonewood Cabinetry for over 28 years. He was a Master Craftsman who built beautiful homes, unique custom kitchens, commissioned pieces and high quality uniquely designed furniture. He had a huge heart; opening his home to war orphans, families in need and endless stray animals.
A Memorial Service was held February 18 at Gaines Carlton Community Church, Albion.
NORTH CHILI
•Healy, William C. “Bill,” peacefully on February 13, 2012 at age 83 with his wife by his side. Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Emily; he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine; children, Diane (Daniel) MacEwan and their children, Colleen, Paul, Mark; Dr. William M. (Audrey) Healy and their children, Colleen, Paul, Mark; Dr. William M. (Audrey) Healy and their children, William, Reid, Mackenzie; Robert (Cathy) Healy and their children, Kyle, Jesse, Samantha; Eileen (Michael) Dyer and their children, Lacey, Daniel, Reece, Michael Jr., Jennifer, their grandchildren, Sydney, Peter Jr., and Dean; and Janice (Louis) Ciocci and their children, Holly, Alex and Ryan. Also survived by his sisters, Lois (John) Knobel and June Heidt; sister-in-law, Lottie Gabrych; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bill served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. He retired from Eastman Kodak after 40 years of service. He was a former resident of West Irondequoit, and a member of St. Margaret Mary’s Men’s Club and St. Christopher’s Senior Group.
A Funeral Mass was said February 17 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Christopher’s Church or the Chili Lions Loan Closet, c/o Dominick Fantauzzo, 10 Lily Pond Circle, North Chili, NY 14514 or the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Bates, Beverly A. (Foster), age 77, died February 11, 2012 at Monroe Community Hospital. She was born April 22, 1934 in Albion a daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret (Sharp) Foster. She was predeceased by her daughter Karen. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald; children, Kathy Schlosser of Rochester, Pamela (Juergen) Pohl of Hilton, William (Jane) Bates of Greece, Robert (Katie) Bates of Spencerport, Elizabeth (Steven) Weits of Brockport, Sharon (Edward) Rasmussen of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; niece, Nancy Gaede; nephew, Bruce Foster. She graduated from Albion High School Class of 1952. Beverly was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport and the Mothers of Twins Club.
Funeral Services were held February 16 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Albion. Interment at Mt. Albion Cemetery. Contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Brockport, 35 State Street, Brockport 14420, Barre Center Presbyterian Church, 4712 Oak Orchard Road, Albion 14411 or Girl Scouts of WNY, 1020 John Street, West Henrietta 14586 in her memory.
•Kennedy, Edythe H., February 13, 2012 age 88. Predeceased by her husband, Robert. Survived by her sons, James (Rosann) and John (Julie); five grandchildren, Michael (Christine), Jennifer (Paul), Kristina (Bill), Jaime (Matt) and Jade; six great-grandchildren, Samantha, Cory, Robert, Marylynn, Alex and Evelyn; brother Tom (Sue) Holycross; sister, Elizabeth (Mike) Wilson; several nieces, nephews, cousins.
A Funeral Mass was said February 18 at Holy Ghost Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her memory.
