BROCKPORT
•Beaney, Donald M., May 28, 2012 at the age of 91. Born in Spencerport in 1921, received his bachelor of science degree from Ithaca College, and his master’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. He was inducted into the Ithaca Sports Hall of Fame for both basketball and soccer. He served in the US Army during WWII as an Infantry Staff Sergeant in Europe.
After the war, he coached multiple sports at Kendall Central High School and Brockport Central High School and became athletic director at Kendall. While coaching he was also active in the Genesee-Orleans County Schoolmasters Association as President Don then went on to a 25 year career with the FBI. His first office was Newark, New Jersey where he was a Special Agent. He then moved to the Detroit office where he functioned as a Field Supervisor and worked in the Foreign Counter Intelligence field.
Although he changed careers, Don remained active in the sports community serving as statistician for the Detroit Pistons for eight years. When he retired from the FBI in 1977, he and his wife, Ruth Anne (Heinrich) Beaney, moved to Hudson, Florida where he remained a resident until his passing. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, and a 32nd Degree Mason – Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann. He is survived by sons Charles D. Beaney and Albert K. Beaney and daughter, Ann L. Loverde; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Services were held June 15 at Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport. Donations in his memory can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
•Cacicia, Frances A. (Raco), June 13, 2012. Surviving are her children: Diane Marie and Wayne and John and Sharon; grandchildren; Bryan and Krystal, Jeff and Allison, and Marianne and Andrew; great-granddaughter, Angelina; siblings: Angeline (Mary), Sara and Jay, Frank and Marion, and Fred and Judy. She also leaves some members of her husband Fred’s family and multitude of nieces, nephews and cousins, all over the world.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said June 16 at St. Vincent de Paul at Prince of Peace Church at Niagara Falls. Contributions in her name can be directed to Our Lade of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, P.O. Box 167, Youngstown, NY 14174 or Lakeside Foundation, 156 West Avenue, Brockport, NY 14420. Masses also appreciated.
•Hickson, Ruth A., June 8, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends at the age of 73. Predeceased by her parents, Robert Patterson and Marie Ries; husband, Arthur Sargent Sr.; one brother and two sisters. She is survived by her children Deborah Garrett, Arthur Jr. (Amy) Sargent, Patricia (Craig) Baglio; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister; two brothers Robert (Betty) Patterson, Theodore Ries; several nieces and nephews and her beloved cat, Biscuit.
A Celebration of Ruth’s Life was held June 13 at the VFW Post, Brockport.
•Lavell, Franklin P. “Frankie,” June 9, 2012, age 78. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Annie Lavell; siblings, Gerald, Edward, Gordon and Leonard Lavell and Hazel (Lee) Hicks. He is survived by sisters-in-law, Marion Sargent, Ruth, Arlene, Ellie and Joan Lavell; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many close and dear friends, especially Patricia (Ralph Wiggins) Murch and Joyce Green.
Funeral Services were held June 14 at Grace Baptist Church, Brockport. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Donations can be made to Grace Baptist Church, 5220 Lake Road South, Brockport 14420 in his memory.
•Murphy, Raymond J., June 9, 2012, age 51. Predeceased by his parents Francis and Merle Murphy. He is survived by his siblings, Michael (Julie), Joseph, Blossom (Mark) Vanderkarr and Peter Murphy; several aunts, uncles and many cousins.
A Memorial Service was held June 16 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Those wishing can contribute to the Brockport Firemen’s Exempts in his memory.
HAMLIN
•Smith, Duane W., June 9, 2012, age 82. Predeceased by wife, Irene, and brother Howard. Survived by wife Sue; his children, Karen (Leroy) McManus of Midland, North Carolina, Allan (Mary) Smith of Hamlin and Sharon (Bob) Williams of Riverview, Florida; twin brother Dale (June) Smith of Spencerport; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Duane was a retiree of Kodak and Gates Chili Transportation, Past Master of Inspiration Lodge 109 F&AM 32nd Degree Mason, Demascus Shriner and Life Member of Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department.
Private Services at the convenience of the family. Donations in his name can be made to Jewish Senior Life, Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Hamlin Fire Department.
HILTON
•Wood, Leora Barringer, June 9, 2012, age 93. Predeceased by husband, Jack. Survived by sons, Gary (Beth Lucasey), Bob (Mickel Bennett), Jim (Patty McKinny), Steve; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Co-founder J. A. Wood Agency (1946-1976, Penfield).
A memorial gathering was held June 16 at her West Beach Road, Hilton lakeside home.
NORTH CHILI
•Roy, Donald L., June 13, 2012. Predeceased by his father, Albert Roy, Sr. and brothers, Albert Roy, Jr. and Roger Roy. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carol; his mother, Alice Roy, age 101; children, Stefanie (Jim) Lambe, Michael (Patty) Roy, Melissa Mathews; grandchildren, Kaleigh and Kara Lambe, Patrick and Josh Mathews; sister, Lorraine Velardi; sisters-in-law, Connie Roy, Betty Roy; several nieces, nephews and many great-golf buddies. Don was a retiree of DuPont and Eastman Kodak.
His Funeral Mass was held June 16 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Memorials can be made to the Blessed Sacrament Supper Program, 259 Rutgers Street. Rochester, NY 14607 or the Bethany House, 1111 Joseph Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621.
ODGEN
•Chung, Sonny, Suddenly, Saturday, June 2, 2012, age 47. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Kara; sons, Jason and Elliot; parents, Kyung Soo and Okhee Chung; brothers and sisters Hyun Young (Okhee) Chung, Yoo Jin Chung, Yoo Ree Chung; mother-in-law, father-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins many dear friends and his extended family in the Rochester Police and Gates Police Departments. Sonny was the first Korean police officer in Monroe County. He was a devout Christian. His love for his fellow officers was eclipsed only by his love of his wife and sons. A people person, Sonny’s warmth and smile will always be remembered and missed.
Funeral Services were held June 11 at Roberts Wesleyan Cultural Life Center, North Chili. Interment, private. Donations can be made to the Chung Children Education Fund, c/o Gates Police Department, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624 in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Keldorf, Barbara J., June 3, 2012 with her family at her side, at the age of 91. Married to Richard “Dick” W. Keldorf for 38 years who died June 8, 2012; survived by her children, John (Joan) Flagg, Pamela (Gerald LaVilla) Flagg and Candice (Mike) Moreland, Elizabeth (Terry) King, LeEtta (Bill) Greiner, Irene (Bob) Brugnoni, Ann (Dick) Keable and Barbara (Dave) Hadley; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
A Memorial Service was celebrated June 12 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. Those wishing to send expressions of sympathy can consider Flaum Eye Institute, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 659, Rochester, NY 14642.
•Keldorf, Richard W. “Dick,” June 8, 2012 with his family at his side, at the age of 90. Richard was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Keldorf on June 3, 2012 and his wife of 25 years, Hilda Keldorf. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Terry) King, LeEtta (Bill) Greiner, Irene (Bob) Brugnoni, Ann (Dick) Keable and Barbara (Dave) Hadley, John (Joan) Flagg, Pamela (Gerald LaVilla) Flagg, Candice (Mike) Moreland; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; brother Alfred Keldorf; brother-in-law Alfons Sillen; honorary son, Richard Leahy. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and part of the WWII Aviation Engineers.
A Memorial Service was celebrated June 12 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. Expressions of sympathy can be directed to Flaum Eye Institute, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 659, Rochester 14642 in his memory.
•Reitano, Stephen Frank, June 7, 2012, age 50. Predeceased by his parents, Antoinette and Frank Reitano. Survived by his children, Sean Reitano, (Bill) and Eric Reitano; sister, Lisa (Gary) Palmer. Also several nephews and many dear friends. He worked at the U.S. Post Office for many years.
Funeral Services were held June 13 at the Falvo Funeral Home and Blessed Kateri at Christ the King Church. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park.
•Wasserbauer, Harry Joe, December 20, 1924-May 8, 2012. Survived by beloved wife of 55 years, Charlotte; children, Diane, Mark (Susan) and Lynn; granddaughters, Martha and Alison; many cousins in Lakewood, Ohio. Harry was an Army Paratrooper during WWII serving in the Pacific Theater.
His Memorial Service was held May 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencerport. Donations can be made in his memory to honorflightrochester.org. Interment, Arlington National Cemetery.
