AREA
•Patella, Thomas J. Jr., of Bayside, New York, died June 15, 2012. Survived by his best friend, Donna Rollins; daughters, Beth and Meg Patella; brother, Rev. Michael Patella, O.S.B.; sister, Francine Patella (Keith Ryan); nephew and niece, Aaron and Kiri Patella Ryan; auntie, Viola Campagna; and close cousins. Thomas was an actor, a model and loved the Yankees, and you can visit Tom’s website at www.tompetella.com.
A Funeral Mass was said June 21 at Peace of Christ Parish at St. Ambrose Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to www.Vetdogs.org in his memory. To sign the family’s guest book, please visit: www.giltnerfuneralhomes.com.
•Yoffredo, Albert M., age 79, died June 16, 2012 at St. Ann’s Home, Rochester. He was born in Holley, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Christopher) Yoffredo. Albert served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother David (Rita); sister Helen Carlo. He is survived by his brother Bernard Yoffredo of Florida; brother-in-law Edward Carlo of Buffalo; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special and devoted friend Mary Ellen Wichman and friends at Grand Villa Manor.
His Mass of Christian Burial was said June 22 at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
BROCKPORT
•Forkel, Mildred I., 98, June 14, 2012. She was reunited with her husband of 63 years Walter “Dutch” Forkel who passed in 2003. She leaves her beloved family Stark and Marianne Olcott and Gerry Olcott and several nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
•Pockett, Maurine S., June 17, 2012, age 86. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Pockett. Survived by her son, Daniel (Renee) Pockett; her daughter, Barbara (David) Paine; sisters, Barbara Davis, Nancy Hartigan and Margo Driscoll; grandchildren, Joshua (Jessica) Paine, Daniel (Meghan) Paine and Breanna Paine; great-grandchildren, William and Delilah Paine. Also predeceased by a brother, Wallace Smith and sister, Myrtle “Bunny” Ellsworth.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hilton Ambulance, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory.
•Quackenbush, Anita J., after a courageous battle, on June 15, 2012 at the age of 64. Predeceased by her husband James and daughter Kimberly. She is survived by her son, Michael (Takia); granddaughters, Savannah, Emily and Abigail; brother George (Diane) Perry, sister Beverly (John) Hartung; brother-in-law John (Pat); several nieces, nephews and her dear friend, Hiedi Barber-Wood.
Funeral Services were held June 19 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Those wishing can contribute to Visiting Nurse Hospice, 2180 Empire Boulevard, Webster, NY 14580 in her memory.
CHILI
•Bailey, Ward R. Sr., June 17, 2012, age 91. Survived by his wife, Dorothy (Henthorn) Bailey; his children, Ward Jr., “Russ” (Judith) Bailey, Rev. James (Linda) Bailey, Sharon
“Shari” Wilson; nine grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his son-in-law, Richard Wilson.
Funeral Services were held June 22 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Elmgrove Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Open Door Mission or Park United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 730, Sinclairville, NY 14782 in his memory.
•Cammarata, Joseph, June 13, 2012, age 90. Predeceased by his loving wife, Maria (DelVecchio) Cammarata; sister, Rose Mazzacane. He is survived by his daughter, Marlene Unger (Larry Gaffney); granddaughters, Erika Unger (Matthew Clarcq) Jessica (Chris) Rosen; six great grandchildren; nephew, John (Maria) Mazzacane; two great nephews. Mr. Cammarata was a retiree of the United States Post Office and a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was also a member of the Intrepid Association, Thomas F. Healy VFW Post #16, Ely Fagan American Legion Post, and the Gates-Chili Rotary Club.
A Funeral Mass was said June 19 at St. Pius X Church. Entombment, Riverside Cemetery. Donations can be directed to ABVI, 422 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 or to Veteran’s Outreach Center, 455 South Avenue, Rochester, New York 14620 in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•DiMartino, Judy A., June 14, 2012. Survived by her husband of 49 years, Michael J. DiMartino; children Mike (Kathy Morales) DiMartino, John (Erin) DiMartino, Lynette (Matt) Latone, Joe (Lindsay) DiMartino; grandchildren, Mike, Justin, Cara, Alyssa, Jessica, Julia, Matt, Ethan, Ava; great-grandchild, Devyn; brother, Gary Miles; nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Service was celebrated June 19 at First Bible Baptist Church, Hilton. Interment in Creekside Cemetery. Donations can be sent to First Bible Baptist Church, c/o Compass Care in her memory.
GATES
•Campbell, Lillian J. (Curcio), June 13, 2012. Predeceased by her husband former Town Supervisor Joseph W. Campbell and daughter-in-law, Peggy. Survived by her children, Donald (Joanne Coy), James A. (Lesley), Mary Ellen (James) Carges, Patricia (Ron) Bieber; grandchildren, Don (Amy) Kelly, Jr., Russell (Jamie) Kelly, Ashley (Nick) Campbell, Caleb and Christopher Carges. Lillian was a longtime member of Unity Health Women’s Auxiliary and retired from Eastman Kodak Company.
A Funeral Mass was held June 18 at St. Theodore’s Church. Interment private. Kindly consider Lifetime Care Hildebrandt Hospice in her memory.
HILTON
•Freeman, Beverly A., June 14, 2012. Survived by her husband of 52 years, Norman Harold Freeman; her children, Scott Freeman, Sandy Freeman, Shawn Freeman, Shari Studley (Timothy), Kyle Freeman; three grandchildren, Solomon Mercer (Monika), Alyssa Mercer, Celeste Wardhaugh; and two great-grandchildren, Nathalie and Lauren Mercer.
A Memorial Gathering will be held June 30 at 2 p.m. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2929 Sweden Walker Road, Brockport.
•Reynolds, Roberta J. “Bobbie” (Basso), June 10, 2012, age 59. After a courageous battle against lung cancer. Predeceased by her parents, Kathryn and Robert Poole; survived by her lifetime companion, Lucus Basso; children, Tim (Joelle) Reynolds, Heather (Ty) Deaton and Alana Basso; nine grandchildren; many other caring and supportive family and friends.
Funeral Services held at the convenience of the family.
HOLLEY
•Davenport, John H., June 13, 2012, age 55. Survived by sons, John II (Kelly), and Justin; many grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Prayers and military honors were held June 16 at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc.
•Penna, John, age 76, died June 20, 2012 at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. He was born April 5, 1936 in Holley, a son of the late Donald and Catherine (Pace) Penna and lived in this area all his life. John served in the US Navy. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and served on the Holley Central School Board of Education for 20 years, helping to organize the Holley Sports Boosters for Holley High School. John worked as a supervisor at G.E. and Black and Decker for 33 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Jeremy and Donald; sisters Madeline Henry and Carolyn Nenni. He is survived by his loving wife, Mae, of 54 years; children Lori (Dale) Passarell; Jeffrey Penna; grandchildren Ashley Passarell, Amanda Penna, Jonathan Penna; sisters Kathleen (Frank) Gifaldi; Joanne (Dick) Aldrich; brother Matthew (Charlene) Penna; sisters-in-law Nancy Penna and Ann Pellegrino; brothers-in-law Hank Henry, Richard Nenni; eight God- children, special God child Michael Pellegrino, and many nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Inurnment in Holy Cross Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans County or to the family in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Barton, Raymond F., June 11, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his children, Debra (Brian) Ellersick and Diane (Steve) Sepaniak; grandchildren, Christine (Mark Mallett) Ellersick and Ron Ellersick; special friends, Phyllis Miller and Don Grove.
Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Monroe Community Hospital in his memory.
•Guerin, Mary Margaret “Peg,” June 12, 2012. Survived by her husband, Wilfred; daughter, Diane Guerin; son, Michael J. (Mollie) Guerin; grandsons, Taylor and Evan Guerin; her sister, Ellen Haase.
A Memorial Service was held June 21 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing can make contributions to Open Door Mission, 156 Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14608 in her memory.
