Obituaries

OBITUARIES – WEEK OF MARCH 18, 2012

ALBION

•Bryant, Karen Lynn, 58, of Lewisburg, Tennessee died March 6, 2012 at her home. She was born November 9, 1953 in Albion, the daughter of the late John Elder Bradley and Lois Barnes Bradley. Karen graduated from Albion High School, attended Fashion Institute of Technology and retired from Kodak Corporation. Survivors include loving husband, Rodney Bryant of Lewisburg, Tennessee; brother Thomas (Peggy) Bradley of Naples, Florida; sister Jane (Tracy) Springrose of Rochester; sister Cynthia (Joseph) Basinait of Fredonia; aunt E. “Mickey” Williams of Rochester; nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of her Life was held at The First Presbyterian Church in Albion on March 13. Interment at Mt. Albion Cemetery.

 

BROCKPORT

•Farrington, Rev. Norman S., March 10, 2012. Husband of the late Marian Lawton Farrington. Survived by his children, Gordon (Barbara), Mary Jane (Donald) Riling, Winston, Faith Mahlerwein, Priscilla (Terry) Howard, Beth (Steve) Myers and Lori (Dan) Bourcier; 21 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; four nieces and families.

A Memorial Service was held March 17 at the Brockport Free Methodist Church, Brockport.

 

•Post, Eugene R., On March 7, 2012 at age 80. Predeceased by his parents, Russel and Lillian, wife of 32 years, Elizabeth G. Post, Tesse Post and Elenor Jones Post. He is survived by his children, David (Donna) Post, Garry (Merrium) Post, Lori (Elmer) Seiler, Thomas (Chalyce) Post, Robin (Greg) Catlin, Mike Jones; grandchildren, Katie (Neil) Lewis, Mathew Post, Kelly (Brian) DeYager, Emily (Chris) Turner, Claire Post, Douglas (Jenn) Seiler, Caryn (Dan) Seiler, Jennifer Post, Jason Post, Sarrah Catlin, Ryan Catlin, Shaun Jones, Chris Jones, Laura Jones; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Delores Ainsworth. Eugene retired from Eastman Kodak after 38 years of service and was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Funeral Services were held March 11 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Spring interment, Lakeview Cemetery.

 

•Smith, Joan B., Died March 14, 2012 at age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Louie D. Smith Jr. She is survived by her loving daughters, Anne Smith and Carol (Peter) Jelinek of Minnesota and her grandsons Nicholas and Nathan Jelinek. Joan was a career teacher at the Brockport Campus School as well as Brockport Central School. Joan was also a volunteer for many organizations most notable for her work as a volunteer in medical records at Lakeside Hospital and a member of the altar guild at St. Luke’s. She was a member of the Magnolia Twig and a supporter of Amnesty International.

A Memorial Service was held March 17 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Brockport. Private interment, Lake-view Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport 14420 or to Interlakes Oncology, 156 WestAvenue, Brockport 14420 in her memory.

 

CHILI

•Dunning, Patricia Cosgrove, March 14, 2012 at age 80. Predeceased by her brother, Rev. James Cosgrove. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Robert J. Dunning; brother, Rev. William J. Cosgrove; children, Margaret (Anthony) DiMartino, Ray (Kathleen) Dunning, Elizabeth (William) Jesserer, Robert (Mary Ellen) Dunning, Helen (Michael) Riggio, William (Victoria) Dunning and Carrie (William) Mathias; loving grandmother of 26 grandchildren. Patricia was a longtime member and teacher at St. Pius the Tenth

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated March 17 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Chili. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery.

 

CHURCHVILLE

•Diamond, Irene M. (Fleming), March 10, 2012. Irene is predeceased by her husband, William Diamond Sr., sisters and brother, Alice M. Marion, Jack Fleming, Carol Smith. She is survived by her children, Mary Alice Diamond, Bill (Karen) Diamond; grandchildren, Linda Diamond, Glenn Gilbert, Corey (Jessica) Gilbert, Shannon Diamond, Erin Diamond, Matt Diamond; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Fey, Catherine Folwell; brothers, Jim (Mary) Fleming, Bill (Barb) Fleming, Bob (Angie) Fleming; devoted cousin, Eileen Spillane; Moser and Spaulding families; many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated March 15 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Churchville. Interment private. Donations can be sent to Patrick Place, c/o St. Mary of the Assumption, 99 Main Street, P.O. Box 73, Scottsville, NY 14546 in her memory.

 

CLARENDON

•Smith, Kevin A., on March 2, 2012 at age 56. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; sons, Kyle (Jen Miles) and Tyler Smith; brother, Dennis (Mary) Smith; sisters-in-law, Arleta Smith, Susan (Chris) McMaster, Karen (Rob) Tolle; brothers-in-law, Lee (Nancy) Oldfield, Paul (Rose) Oldfield; mother-in-law, Lucille Oldfield; five nieces, seven nephews. Preceded by parents, Larry and Irma Smith; brothers, Rodney and Michael Smith; nephew, Jeremy Smith.

A Memorial Service was held March 18 at Church of Christ, 5611 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Pittsford.

 

GREECE

•Schwartz, Dave A., On March 14, 2012 at the age of 73, with his family by his side. Dave was formerly of East Aurora, NY. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carol L. Schwartz; children, Mark D. Schwartz, Paul J. (Elizabeth Adler) Schwartz, Peter T. Schwartz and Kristin K. (Darryl Lauster) Schwartz-Lauster and their mother, Judith Schwartz; step-son, Jeffrey D. (Lynda White) Wood.

A Memorial Service was held March 17 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.

 

HAMLIN

•McAuliff, Sharon R., On March 7, 2012. Survived by her children, William (Erika) McAuliff, Teri (Andrew) Legno and Michael (Christine) McAuliff; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a sister, Patricia Allington.

Services were held March 12 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

 

•Reynolds, Agnes C., died March 11, 2012. Predeceased by her husband Robert, daughter Mary Reynolds and son Patrick Reynolds. She is survived by her sons Robert (Sheila) Reynolds, Thomas (Sue) Reynolds, and Michael Reynolds; her daughters Anne Knab and Laurie (Timothy) Leverenz; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great great grandson.

A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Contributions can be made to Westwood Commons Assisted Living or Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in her memory.

 

HILTON

•Klem, John M., On March 11, 2012. Predeceased by his daughter, Vickie. He is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Leonard and Dennis Klem; grandson, Michael (Connie) Margiotta; and three great-grandchildren; also his sister, Shirley Hogestan. John was a Tank Driver in WWII.

Funeral Services were held March 17 at St. Leo’s Church, Hilton. Private interment. Contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans in his memory.

 

•Lioy, Frank, March 6, 2012, age 59. Leaves behind his devoted wife, Lynn Lioy-Kenny; sons, Frank Jr. and Michael; granddaughter, Kayla; brothers-in-law, Steve (Wendy) Kenny, David Kenny and mother-in-law, Patricia Miller; many dear friends. Frank was a proud retiree of F.D.N.Y.

Services were held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in his memory.

 

HOLLEY

•Lemcke, Norman A., Died March 12, 2012 at the age of 89. He is predeceased by his daughter, Cathy. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley; his children, William, Gary (Rose), and Barbara Lemcke; a granddaughter, Kristal (Daniel) Gitro; two great-grandsons; and a brother, Edmund (Bert) Lemcke. He was a devoted member of Concordia Lutheran Church and a diehard Mets fan.

A Celebration of his life was held March 17 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport. Private interment, Lakeside Cemetery, Hamlin. Contributions in his memory can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

 

•Zaccaria, Melody A., Born March 15, 1949 in Lockport, died March 13, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Dominic; children, Rebecca (Corey) Allen, Aaron Warner, Andrea Zaccaria, David Zaccaria; many grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins.

Funeral Services will be held March 19 at 11 a.m. at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment, Mt. Albion Cemetery.

 

NORTH CHILI

•Milillo, Alfonse A. “Mickey,” March 11, 2012. Alfonse is predeceased by his wife Virginia “Jean” Milillo; daughter Diana Lynn Milillo. He is survived by his children, David Milillo, Danny Milillo and Jennifer Tobias; four grandchildren; sister Jean Russell; brother Sam (Elaine) Milillo; several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated March 15 at St. John the Evangelist Church of Spencerport. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to Strong Memorial Hospital, Palliative Care, Unit 4-1200, Rochester, NY 14642 in his memory.

 

OGDEN

•Davis, Teresa H., March 7, 2012. Predeceased by her parents, William and Jennie; sisters, Margaret, Betty and Bernie. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Norbert “Knobby;” children, Paul (Nancy), Peg (Forest) Sickles, Pat (Rick) Mitchell, Neil (Mary C.) and Bill (Mary H.); 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Teresa was a member of the Plucky Players Club.

A Funeral Mass was said on March 12 at Holy Ghost Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of one’s choice in her memory.

 

•DeYager, Joseph E., March 14, 2012. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy; parents Arthur and Viola; siblings Evelyn and Arthur. Survived by his children Kathy (Robert) Merriam, Kevin (Rosemary), Maureen (Arthur) Dalberth and Diane; siblings Lorraine, Eddie, Violet and Nancy; grandchildren Randy, Nicole, Austin, Savannah, Jonathan, Jennifer, Robin (Dave), Nicholas, Rachel, Victoria and Marissa; great grandchildren Bryanna, Alexis, Mathew and Emily; many nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated March 16 at Holy Ghost Church, Gates. Burial in Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Aurora House, 2495 South Union Street, Spencerport 14559 in his memory.

 

SPENCERPORT

•Ashman, Juanita W., “Nita,” Died March 9, 2012, at age 88. Predeceased by her husband, Russell G. Ashman; son, Bruce Ashman; sisters, Margaret Shannon and Mary Louise Curtis. Juanita is survived by her children, John (Bonnie) Ashman, Sandy (Bill) Manciocchi and Janet (David) Englert; daughter-in-law, Debbie Ashman; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother and sister, John (Lynne) Wells, Barbara Wells; several beloved nieces and nephews. Juanita was an Elder and Deacon at Ogden Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school and Bible study. She was very active in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She was always an active volunteer, and a member of Etolian Chapter 308 Eastern Star, Spencerport. She was a teacher at the Spencerport School District and a tutor for many years.

Her Memorial Service will be celebrated Monday, March 19 at noon at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. Private interment. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.

 

•Baumgartner, Mary E., March 3, 2012 at age 97 years. Predeceased by her husband Carl Baumgartner in 2003. She is survived by her son Robert M. Smith of Henrietta and granddaughters, Maureen (Werner) Schmidt of Springwater and Marci Cooper of Irondequoit; five great-grandchildren Amanda and Dan Buttery and Taz, Hannah, and Cali Cooper; nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service was held March 10 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester.

 

•Hart, Michael J., Died March 8, 2012. Predeceased by wives Michelena “Mickey” Bovenzi Hart and Shirley Ellis Hart. Survived by children Michael Richard, Tyrone Hart, Tanya (John) Homer, Edward Richard (Corrine), Todd (Denise) Hart, Kelly (Kelly) Hamilton, Kerry (Scott) Standhart; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins; sisters; brothers; sisters and brothers-in-law. Michael was a foster parent with Hillside Children’s Center for many years.

A Celebration of Life was held March 15 at Calvary Assembly of God, Rochester. Contributions in Michael’s name can be sent to the James R. Gray Funeral Home, 1530 Buffalo Road, Rochester 14624 for a memorial fund that is being established.

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