Obituaries

OBITUARIES – WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2012

BROCKPORT

•Brawn, William L., Died March 31, 2012 at age 84. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce of 56 years; sons, William (Janet) Brawn, Thomas (Renee) Brawn, Robert (Vicki) Brawn; grandchildren Jennifer (Dan) Alley, Katie Brawn, Robert and Richard McCubbin, Ashley and Adam Brawn, Danielle and Eric Brawn; one great grandson Matthew Alley.

A Memorial Service was held April 5 at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Memorial Hospital, 156 West Avenue, Brockport in his memory.

 

•Quarantello, Beverly S., Peacefully, March 31, 2012 at age 79. Predeceased by her husband Arthur. She is survived by her children, Randall (Kathi), Steven (Anita), Julie DeSoto (John Totter); grandchildren, Lena, Michael, Priscilla and Jessica; several great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, April 11 at St. Mary’s Church, 11 South Main Street, Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery, Holley. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

 

•Wright, Lorraine M., Died April 1, 2012 at age 72. Predeceased by daughters, Deborah Marie and Marlene Patricia. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Jim; children, Maureen (Fred), Kathleen, James M. (Elizabeth), Colleen, Michael (Susan), Timothy (Denise); 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Diane Boney; brother, Donald (June) Schweizer; many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Lorraine’s life was held April 5 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

 

CHILI

•Powers, James J., March 30, 2012, age 85. Predeceased by his parents, Dewey and Isobelle; and sister, Peggy. Survived by his wife, Kathleen; children, Casey (AnnMarie) Powers, Kirsten Luedke, Karen (Rich) Vargo and Peter (Tracy) Luedke; grandchildren, Katie, Kristine, Trevor, Michael and Ryan; brother, Roderick (Linda) Powers; several nieces and nephews. James was the Chili Town Supervisor for 14 years, also a Town Councilman for 14 years, Vice Principal in the City School District, member of Chili American Legion Post 1830 and VFW Post 412.

Funeral Services were held April 3 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Westside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Chili American Legion or Chili Fire Department/Ambulance in his memory.

 

CHURCHVILLE

•Clark, Ervin V. Jr. “Clarkie,” Died March 29, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Sandra; his two sons, Stephen, Peter (Karen); his grandchildren, Christopher M. Chloe, Christopher G., Heather, Jakob, Hunter, Trina and Ethan.

Due to Ervin’s wishes there will be no Memorial Service. There will be a gathering of friends and family to celebrate his life at a later date. Contributions can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital in his memory.

 

HAMLIN

•Miller, Rose F., March 28, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, George J. Miller. She is survived by a son, George G. Miller; daughters, Patricia Miller and Laurie (Edward) Hards; grandchildren, Melissa, Daniel, Bryan and Justin Hards. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Funeral Services were held April 3 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Brockport. Donations can be made to Hamlin Bread and Thread, P.O. Box 160, Hamlin 14464 in her memory.

 

•Parsons, Merldean L., March 28, 2012 at age 84. She is predeceased by her husband, Floyd. Survived by her children, Diana (Carl) West, Mike Parsons and Brian (Patty) Parsons; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Merldean’s Services will be held at a later date in West Virginia. Contributions can be made to the Bill Parsons Foundation, Route 5, P.O. Box 547, Cameron, West Virginia 26033 in her memory.

 

HILTON

•Mattos, Joseph, On March 28, 2012. He is survived by his children, Aimee Jo Nicholson, Joseph Rio Mattos and Joseph Lynn Mattos; his parents, Joseph and Dora Mattos; brothers, David and John Mattos; sisters, Gwen Kielblock, Mary Tiemeyer, Rose Riley, Elizabeth Cooper and Celeste Corkin; his beloved Judy Weatherholt and her two children Daniel and Robert Weatherholt; seven grandchildren.

A Memorial Service was held April 1 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment in Arizona. Donations can be made to the United Way in his memory.

 

•Swank, Mark Sherwood, On March 29, 2012. He is predeceased by his parents, Shirley and Joseph Swank. He is survived by his loving sister, Tammy Swank; aunt, Grace Lawrenson; beloved friends. Mark will always be remembered for his wit, insight and compassion.

His Funeral Service was held April 5 at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, Hilton. Private interment.

 

NORTH CHILI

•Purdy, Marion, On March 25, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, Robert E. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce (Laurence) Kise, Barbara (Michael) Kania; four grandchildren, Michael II Kania, Michelle (Jeffrey) Ingham, Matthew (Kate) Kania, Marshal (Melissa) Kania; two great-grandsons, Corey and Connor Ingham; several nieces and nephews; special cousin, Lois Carter; dear friend, Carole Rath.

Private Services and Interment. Contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House in her memory.

 

SPENCERPORT

•Hastreiter, Sue Ann, On March 29, 2012 at age 71, after a brief battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her sister and brothers-in-law, Clara (Thomas) McCarthy and Albert Hinkle. Sue Ann is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jacob “Jake” Hastreiter; sister-in-law, Margaret Hinkle; brother-in-law, William (Caroline) Hastreiter; her dear nieces and nephews, Alice (Danny) Lombardo, Kathleen (Neil) Kirby, Karen (Eric) Schmidt, Mary Ann (Renan) Mogollon, Michael (Sumiko) Hinkle, Kristine (David Santilli) Hastreiter, Kathryn (Scott) Taylor, Keith (Janice) Hastreiter and their families.

A Celebration of her life will be held privately. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm, American Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.

 

•Knab, Evelyn M., Peacefully on March 30, 2012. Predeceased by Wilson C. Knab, her loving husband of 58 years and her son-in-law, James Hoy. She is survived by sons, Richard (Linda) of Spencerport, Ronald (Miranda) of Leesburg, Florida, James (Ena) Knab of North Ft. Myers, Florida and daughter, Shirley Hoy of Leesburg, Florida; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services and interment private at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Wedgewood Nursing Home, 5 Church Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in her memory.

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