OBITUARIES – WEEK OF AUGUST 5, 2012
BROCKPORT
•Cortright, George C., on July 29, 2012 at age 94. Predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor Stickney Cortright, one brother and three sisters. He is survived by his wife Marian; daughters Charlotte (Norm) Wright, Lynn (Ron) Allen; step-daughter Wendy Heffer; several grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. George was a farm worker on the Morgan Farm, did carpentry as a side job and retired from Kodak after 30+ years. He was a 50+ year member of the First Baptist Church of Brockport.
A Memorial Service was held August 2 at the First Baptist Church of Brockport. Contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Brockport in his memory.
•Hamlin, Patricia (Patty Barber), July 22, 2012 at age 63. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Reta Barber, brothers Edwin Miller and Joseph Barber. She is survived by her loving husband Rick; children, Tammy (Rick) Hamlin, Trevor (Kimberly) Rath; step-son Scott Hamlin; grandchildren Tim (Caitlin) Hamlin, Savannah Hamlin, CC Hamlin, Carter Rath; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 5, 1 p.m. at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Emerald Coast Hospice, 1555 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Floria 32501 in her memory.
•Rose, Dianna L. “Ma Spence,” on July 29, 2012. Predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her soul mate Arthur Herzog; children Peter (Donna) Spence, Richard Spence (Dominique Hughes), Ruth Willard (Dan Comden), Samantha (Christopher) Larson; grandchildren Lucas, Johnathan, Richard, Robert, Brittany, Steven, Jarod, Abigail, Lily, Mikayla, Olivia, Garren and Caelan; brother Jim (Barb) Miller; sister Joyce Knight.
Funeral Services were held August 3 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Contributions can be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin in her memory.
CHILI
•L’Hommedieu, George M., July 3, 1954-July 26, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer of the esophagus. George is survived by his loving companion and best friend, Patricia Johnson; loyal friend, David Ostry; mother, Beverly; brother and sister-in-law, Norman A. and Colleen; sister, Aimee Rae; nieces and nephews; children Brian, Noel, and Emily; many friends and relatives. George was predeceased by his father, Raymond E.
A Memorial Service was held July 31 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili, followed by a burial in Chili Presbyterian Cemetery. Donations can be made to Nature Conservancy, 1048 University Avenue, Rochester in his memory.
•Stalker, William G., July 26, 2012 at age 94. Predeceased by his parents, George and Violet; sister, Janet Windsor and brother, George. Survived by many loving friends. Bill was a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, serving in Africa, Italy and England.
A Funeral Service was held July 30 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
•Zampatori, Anna, July 20, 2012. Predeceased by her loving husband, Luciano. Survived by her children, Thomas (Eileen), Michael (Fran); grandchildren, Christina (Rick), Thomas Jr. (Karen), Lisa (Matt), Lori, Sarah and Anna; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Barca, Marion Prautzsch; sister-in-law, Emily Zampatori; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Anna was co-owner of Angelina’s Pizza.
Funeral Services were held July 30 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association or to Chili Ambulance in her memory.
HILTON
•Pennell, Frederick A., On July 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Carol R.; three sons, Paul (Rose), Thomas (Vickey), John (Ann); two sisters, Faye (Richard) Anderson, Mildred (James) McCurdy; four grandchildren, Matthew J., Sarah, Collin, Matthew S.; several nieces and nephews. He was an Army Veteran.
A Memorial Service was held July 28 at Pearce Memorial Church, North Chili. Private interment. Contributions can be made to Catholic Family Center, the Memorial Fund at Pearce Memorial Church or St. Ann’s Home in his memory.
•Towers, Terry D., July 26, 2012, age 69. She will be remembered by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Sherwood; children, Amy of Hilton, Kate of Pennsylvania and Rev. Lt. Richard (Patricia) Towers of Korea; grandchildren Eric and Annie; aunt, Jean DiGiovanni; brother-in-law, Lane Towers; beloved friends and church family. Terry was predeceased by her mother, Mona P. Donovan.
Her Funeral Service was held July 29 at Gates Wesleyan Church. Private burial, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Gates Wesleyan Church, 2060 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14606 in her memory.
HOLLEY
•Bowen, R. Lee, Age 64, died July 29, 2012. He was predeceased by his brother, Gary; sister, Gail Bowen. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Donna; son, Jason (Crystal) Bowen of Holley; grandchildren, Jared, Chelsea, Cassidy, Chloe; sister Linda Lay of Canandaigua; sister-in-law, Charlene Bowen of Hilton; one niece; one nephew.
A Funeral Service was held August 2 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the NY Houndsmen in his memory.
•Cocuzzi, Dominic A., On July 23, 2012, at age 76. Survived by his daughters, Lisa (Leonard) Pilato and Karen (Mike) Corbin; siblings, Mary (Richard) Qualdieri Palermo, Larry (Mary Ann) Cocuzzi, Anthony Cocuzzi; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and many friends.
A Memorial Service was held July 31 at New Testament Christian Church, Rochester. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his memory.
•Mark, Lawrence D., July 29, 2012 at age 89. Predeceased by his wife, the former Marilyn Sliker in 1977 and brother Lyle of Batavia. For 38 years he worked for Marine Midland Bank. Served in the U.S. Army 17th Infantry. He is survived by three sons, Thomas (Shirley), James and Robert (Robin); two daughters, Diane and Susan; a brother, Wilson of Utah; and six beloved grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held August 1 at the First Presbyterian Church of Holley. Donations can be made to Meals on Wheels in his memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Seely, William F., July 30, 2012, at age 95. Predeceased by his wife, Edyth (Newton) Seely. Survived by his children, Diane (Gary) Zeigler, Karen (Douglas) Peters and Donald (Diane) Seely; grandchildren, Megan Seely, William Peters and Jill Peters; beloved companion, Vangie Morrow. Bill was an engineer at Eastman Kodak for 31 years.
A Celebration of his Life was held August 2 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Chili Public Library or Lifetime Care Hospice in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Bagley, Jean R., July 23, 2012, in her 92nd year. She is predeceased by her parents Lester and Frances Rapp; grandson, Brian Burke and husband James. Survived by her children Gary (Annette), Al (Sandy), David (Joanne), Sue, Joanne, Carol Burke and Ann Collins; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Gloria Mattice and Elaine Olson; in-laws; nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her beloved Lucy. She is a retiree of Highland Hospital.
A Celebration of Jean’s Life was held at First United Church of Christ, Spencerport on July 31. Private burial at the convenience of the family. The family requests that you honor Jean by spending quality time with your parents or with a random act of kindness.
•Ferrari, Joseph, July 21, 2012, age 70. Survived by wife, Marian; and many family and dear friends.
No Services or calling hours were held.
•Magin, Donald George, Born, February 21, 1933 – Deceased, July 30, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Alice and George Magin; son, James E. Magin. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen (Crowley) Magin; children and spouses, Michael and Margaret Magin, Stephen and Ruth Magin, Carolyn Magin and Tom Kulczycki, Brian and Holly Magin, Kevin and Shannon Magin, Robert and Brigit Magin, Judith and Paul Brocato; 14 grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, John “Butch” (Kathy) Magin; sister, Joan Lavell; and his large extended family and friends. Donald was the past chief and past president of the Spencerport Fire Department, a life member of the Spencerport Fire Department, a member of the Spencerport Fireman’s Exempts, Past president of Monroe County Fire Chief’s Association, Past president of the NYS Fire Chief’s Association, a member of the International Fire Chief’s, a life time member of St. John the Evangelist Church, a member of the American Legion Ferris Goodridge Post, a Veteran of the Korean War and a retired long time employee of Spencerport School District, Print Shop, Building and Grounds and Bus Driver.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated on August 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Spencerport Fire District, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559 or St. John the Evangelist Church of Spencerport, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 or a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
•Spilberg, Christopher David, September 19, 1977 – June 27, 2012, suddenly in Ventura, California. Survived by wife, Rhiena Russell; son, Christopher Russell; parents E. Randall and Marilyn M. Spilberg; sisters and brothers, Kim (Craig) Cosgriff, David (Nancy) Spilberg, Thomas (Diane) Spilberg, Stephanie (Jeffrey) DeCamp, Darlene Spilberg; many nieces and nephews; in-laws, Terry and Alan Russell.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 5 at 12:30 p.m. at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to Aurora House Hospice, P.O. Box 21, Spencerport, NY 14559 or the Church Memorial Fund in his memory.