AREA
•Castle, Robert S., of Pittsford, died February 16, 2012. Bob was a graduate of Spencerport High School (Class of 1952.) Predeceased by his parents, Dr. Clarence and Mildred Castle of Spencerport. Survived by his wife, Donna (Czadzeck); son, Lt. Col. (Ret) James (Laurie); daughter, Deborah Castle (Steven Kenny); step-son, Thomas Bergan (Tonya Troske); sisters, Patricia Wirth and Carol Bauer. Bob was the former owner and operator of the Zornow Funeral Home in Pittsford.
At Bob’s request there will be no prior calling hours. Services and interment will be private.
ALBION
•Weits, Arlene A. (Ellis), age 83, died February 20, 2012 at Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness. She was born on January 14, 1929, a daughter of the late Leslie and Catherine (Curtis) Ellis. Predeceased by her step son-in-law Bruce Wright, sisters, Audrey Wakefield, Olive Braley and Marjorie Miles. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur; daughter Nancy (Ronald) Horth of Waterport; step children Cheryl Wright of Albion, John (Sue) Weits of Churchville; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She graduated from Albion High School Class of 1946. Arlene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Albion. She was employed by the Prudential Insurance Company in years past as an administrative assistant to the Insurance Agents.
Funeral Services will be held February 27 at noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Albion. Interment, Transit Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Albion in her memory.
BERGEN
•Taylor, Helen E., (formerly of Clearfield) 67, died February 16, 2012 at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1944 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Roy and Pearl (Glace) Shomo. Mrs. Taylor retired from Park Ridge Hospital, Rochester and then retired from the University of Rochester. She was a member of the West Side Church of Christ, Clearfield. She is survived by her husband, Barry Taylor, whom she wed December 30, 1961 at Goshen Methodist Church; four children, Lisa Taylor and fiance Bob Walker, Michele Oderkirk and husband Andy, Renee Taylor-Muoio and husband David, Brandon Taylor and girlfriend Sarah Santiago; eight grandchildren, Shane Haymon and wife Korrine, Chelsea, Nicole, Sarah, Nicholas, Jordan, Mason and Makenzie; two great grandchildren, Hendrick and Maddox Haymon.
Funeral Services were held February 23 at the Kevin A. Beadsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. Interment, Goshen Cemetery, Clearfield. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
BROCKPORT
•Donohue, Lee W., died February 20, 2012 at age 75. He is survived by his sons Doug and Scott (Julie) Donohue; daughter Nicole; wife Bonnie Mulcahy; grandchildren Brendon and Jade; step-daughter Colleen (Al) Ritchie; step-grandchildren Tim and Sara Ritchie; sister Maggie Donohue.
Interment will be private. Contributions can be made to Aurora House in his memory.
•Hale, Mallory M. M., Suddenly, February 17, 2012, at age 24. She is survived by her son, Aiden Reice Michael Podgers; her siblings, Matthew and his son Kalon, Melissa and Sean; her mother, Sue Vallese; and her father, Mike (Linda) Hale.
Funeral Services were held February 21 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Aiden Reice Michael Podgers education fund in care of Mike Hale.
•Morris, Raymond Markley, died February 22, 2012 at age 95. A newlywed for the past 68 years, he is survived by his loving wife (and Brockport Village Historian), Jackie; daughter Rayleen (Richard) Bucklin of Greece; son Mark of Brazil, Indiana; four grandchildren, Johnna (David) Bellen of Matthews, North Carolina, Jennifer (Mark) Lessar of Brockport, Markley (Natasha) and Amanda Morris of Brazil, Indiana; five great grandchildren, Colin and Calvin Bellen, Dylan and Shayne Lessar and Kazia Morris. He served his country in WWII as an army air force staff sergeant, aboard a B26 bomber. He was recently the recipient of an honor flight to the WWII Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. Raymond served the local community as a member of the Town of Sweden Conservation Board, as a greeter at the Brockport Welcoming Center on the Erie Canal and other village activities.
A Memorial Service will be held February 27 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport. Donations can be made to one’s favorite Veterans charity in his memory.
•Zastrow, Gary, February 17, 2012 at age 61, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father Gerald Zastrow. He is survived by his wife Renee (LaBarr) Zastrow; mother, Frances Zastrow; sons, David (Kathleen), Joel (Christine); daughters, Erika Payne (Jonathan) and Shelly Rosario (Johnathan); grandchildren, Anthony, Julia, Maggie, and Leah Zastrow and Silas, Mercy, and Eden Payne; and many others. Gary worked for Star Markets, Ryan’s Big M and most recently Holley Schools as an instructional aide. He was cubmaster for Pack 86, coached baseball and softball, and was the Jolly Goodfellow at Strong Museum.
A Celebration of Gary’s life was held February 20 at Free Methodist Church, Brockport. Private interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Holley Central Schools in his memory. To sign Gary’s guestbook visit www.MeesonFamily.com.
HILTON
•Spade, Dorothy H., Peacefully, on February 17, 2012, age 94. A longtime resident of Greece. Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Joseph. Survived by sons, Joel E. and Richard P. Spade and daughter, Linda (Gerald) Meisenhelder; also sisters, Gladys Morse of Marion, and Margaret Burke of Largo, Florida; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
A private Funeral Service was held. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
KENT
•Scally, Jeon E., age 90, died February 21, 2012. Predeceased by husband Sal, granddaughter Sherryl Standish, and several brothers and sisters. Survived by sons, Joe (Ann Consler) Tauschek, Anthony (Peggy) Scally; daughters, BettyLou (Richard) Standish, Alberta Proctor, Tina (Gary) Dusett, Rhonda (Daniel Arbia) Coyle; brother, LaDue “Pete” Jaquay; sister, Caroline Horton; 17 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held February 25 at the Knowlesville United Methodist Church. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Greek, Julianna M., Suddenly, February 17, 2012 at 3 months. Survived by her loving parents, Chad Greek and Jacqualine Cobb; grandparents, Wanda Coots, Michael Ryan, Darlene Diaz-Greek and Kevin Greek; aunts and uncles, Ashley Chant, Brian Chant and Andrea Cobb; brother, Joseph Michael Cobb and special friend, Matthew Johgeten.
Funeral Services were held February 21 at New Comer Funeral Home, Empire Boulevard. Interment at the convenience of the family.
•Merle, Rose D., February 22, 2012 at age 76, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Rose was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Merle; parents, Laverne and Bertha Daniel; siblings, Charlie, Mary Elizabeth, August and Francis Daniel. She is survived by her children, Rene (Larry) Smethers, Russell (Margy) Merle, Randall (Jill) Merle, Roberta (Joe) D’Agostino, Raymond (Annette) Merle, Rebecca (Kevin) Owens, Ross (Alice) Merle and Ruth (Scott) Doyle; siblings, Joe (Celia) Daniel, Edward (Alice) Daniel, Elizabeth (Paul) George and Richard (Teresa) Daniel; 22 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated February 25 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to “Step it up for a cure,” local research for pancreatic cancer: www.stepitupforacure.org/donate_mail.html in her memory.
•Windhauser, Gloria (Gaylord), February 14, 2012 at age of 82, while wintering in Florida. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Leonard J. Windhauser; children, James Windhauser, Larry (Heidi) Windhauser, Joan (Eric Jones) Windhauser, Ann (Vince) Pompa, Susan (Larry) Pecor; grandchildren, Eric (Nina) Windhauser, Chris Windhauser, Jenny Windhauser, Amy Tronolone (Aaron Shafer), Curtis Tronolone, Nicolette Pecor, Nathan Pecor; four great-grandchildren; sister Elaine Droz; brothers, Dick (Meliene) Gaylord and Robert (Dottie) Gaylord; several beloved nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport. Inurnment, St. John’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the American Heart Association in her memory.
