AREA
•Bischoping, Elaine C. (Youngman), of Irondequoit, April 7, 2012, age 77. Predeceased by two sisters, one brother and a sister last month, Judy. Survived by her children, Frank (Debra) Bischoping III and Linda Schrader of Las Vegas; grandson, Todd Bischoping; brothers-in-law, Bob Simmons and Charles Edwards; many nieces and nephews.
Private Services were held.
•Nickels, John H. of Inglis, Florida, died March 27, 2012 at age 82. He was a native of Rochester. Survived by his wife Carolyn (Howden) Nickels; three children, Gary, Kevin and Diane (Brian) Speer; many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
BROCKPORT
•Battisti, Giovannina, On April 14, 2012 at age 88. Predeceased by her husband Pasquale. She is survived by her sons Robert (Nancy), Carlo (Evelyn), Larry (Patricia), Claudio (Andrea), Amadeo Battisti and daughter Maria (Daniel) Lincoln; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers in Canada and Italy; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law in Italy, Canada and USA.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said April 17 at the Church of the Nativity, Brockport. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1855 Monroe Avenue, Suite 4, Rochester, NY 14618 in her memory.
•Blocker, Buddy, Born May 15, 1929, died April 15, 2012. Predeceased by parents Dora and Lige Blocker, children Elgie (Lori), LouHelen and Judy Blocker, and grandson, DeMario Moore. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Constine; children, Diane (Clarence) Moore, Carvin (Christine) Blocker, Taffedy Blocker, Darren (Marlene) Blocker, Apasha, Joyce, Tina, Michael, Askyia (Larry) Lacy, Tito, Joel and Stephen Blocker and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held April 20 at First Genesis Baptist Church, Rochester.
HILTON
•Buckley, Arthur F., April 14, 2012. Predeceased by his daughter, Elizabeth Molloy. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Edith. Children: Arthur Buckley, JoAnn (John) Coast and Kathy (Rick) Borrelli; grandchildren: Richard and Joseph Keeney, Douglas and Lisa Coast, Max and Joe Borrelli; sister Virginia Yaeger; nieces and nephews. Arthur was WWII Purple Heart Recipient. Member of the Catholic War Veterans and Knights of Columbus.
Funeral Services were held April 17 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, Greece. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in his memory.
•Julien, Gerard J., On April 12, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Perry (Linda), Gary (Barb), Daniel (Darlene LaVoie) Julien; grandsons, Andrew, Nicholas and Jeffrey; a sister, Simone Coussneau of Cornwall Ontario, Canada; nieces and nephews.
Private Service and Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Center in his memory.
•Morris, Ronney F., April 13, 2012 at age 72. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Shirley, and his parents, Henry and Dorothy. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Paul) Hefner; grandchildren, Chasity (Dave) Shaw, Paul Jr., Michael (Melissa), Scott and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Mark, Samantha and Aiden; sister, Dorothy “Honey” Krolack; brother, Henry (Lucy) Morris; and several nieces and nephews. Ronney was a United States Army Veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War and a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 25 years of service.
Funeral Services were held April 18 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment with Full Military Honors, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1120 Goodman Street South, Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory.
KENDALL
•Della Costa, Rose Marie, age 92, of Lakeland, Florida died April 15, 2012. She moved with her family from Pennsylvania to Kendall, New York in the 1930s, attended Kendall Schools, and later worked for many years in the schools helping children of all ages. The students gave her the honor of dedicating the yearbook to her in 1981. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Frank; her children, John, Richard and Frank; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and countless dear friends.
A Funeral Service was held April 20 at the Church of the Resurrection. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com
•Maxon, Isabel Lois, died April 15, 2012. Lois worked along side her husband Harold on the family farm and also worked at Lakeside Memorial Hospital for many years. She was predeceased by her husband Harold in 2004 and a grandson Joseph Wilson in 1994. She is survived by her children: David of Mexico, Maryanne (Thomas) Tuttobene, James (Annette) Maxon, Sandra (Robert) Wilson, Eric (Vicky) Maxon, Lorelei (Mark) Kessler; a close friend, Betty Haibach; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held April 18 at the Kendall United Methodist Church. Contributions can be made to Nutrifair, 16 East Academy Street, Albion, NY 14411 or the Kendall Ambulance, P.O. Box 387, Kendall, NY 14476 in her memory.
NORTH CHILI
•McElver, Alice J., April 13, 2012 at age 87. Alice was predeceased by her husband, Harold McElver, her son, Jim McElver, daughter-in-law, Georgia McElver and grandson, Jimmy McElver. She is survived by her children, Jack (Donna) McElver, John (Cindy) McElver and Patty (Tom) Pschierer; daughters-in-law, Linda and Leslie McElver; grandchildren, Bill (Becky Stafford) McElver, Marge McElver, John (Bonnie) McElver, Matt McElver, Bobby and Garrett McElver, Amy Pschierer, Corinne Pschierer, Deanna (Patrick) Smith, Beth (Ben Payton) Pschierer and Agni Kudra; great grandchildren, Willy, Karli, Nicholas, Jonathan and Cameron; siblings, Bonnie Wagner and Art Brittain; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Service was held April 17 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Private interment. Contributions can be made to Livingston County Center of Nursing & Rehabilitation, Mt. Morris, New York in her memory.
•Vincent, Genevieve A., Monday, April 2, 2012 at age 92. Predeceased by her husband, Donald Vincent; sister, Carol Hintz; brothers-in-law, Paul Hintz and John Duca. Survived by her children, Robert (Ari) Vincent, Chanda Vincent, Marla (Ken) Rex, Kristie (Alan) Lawrence; grandchildren, Penny (Mike) Jones, Kevin (Kayla) Vincent, Melania Rex, Jeffrey Rex, Andrew Lawrence, Katrena Lawrence; six great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Duca; and several nieces and nephews. Gen was a former member and founder of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Webster.
A Memorial Service was held April 19 at Pearce Memorial Church, North Chili. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association in her memory.
OGDEN
•Tolevska, Ruza G., April 14, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, Vangel. Survived by her children, Jovan (Maria), Ico (Nada), Slave (Vera), Dimce (Svetlana) and Zora (Ilo) Mojsovski; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Petar (Paca) Krstevski and Dragi (Vera) Krstevski; sisters, Angelina (Rade) Bengovski, Cena (Pavale) Romanovski and Milica Grozoanoski; several nieces, nephews and many relatives in Macedonia and Australia.
A Funeral Service was held April 18 at St. Dimitria Macedonian Orthodox Church 235 Telephone Road. Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery.
SPENCERPORT
•Knab, Bernadette N., April 18, 2012 at age 81. She is predeceased by her husband, George. Survived by her children, David Knab, Richard Knab, Mary Kearse; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated April 21 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm in her memory.
•LoBrutto, Angelo, April 17, 2012. Angelo is survived by his loving wife Maria (Terilli) LoBrutto; children, Paula (Vincent) Provenzano, Sam (Stephanie) LoBrutto, Russ (Paula) LoBrutto, Jim (Sandy) LoBrutto; grandchildren, Andrea (Andrew) Marron, Melissa (Jeremy) Rumiano, Nicole Provenzano, Michael LoBrutto, Anthony LoBrutto, Cal LoBrutto, Nick LoBrutto, AJ LoBrutto, Alexis LoBrutto, Jessica Payne; three great-grandchildren; sister Nancy Agro; several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated April 20 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be sent to Golisano Children’s Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester 14642 in his memory.
