Obituaries

OBITUARIES – WEEK OF AUGUST 12, 2012

AREA

•Adams, Norma S., 88, a longtime resident of Clark Mills, died August 5, 2012. She was born in Churchville, on April 21, 1924, a daughter of the late Floyd and Susan Genevieve Lehman Stottle. On March 19, 1949, she ws united in marriage to George F. Adams. Mr. Adams died August 23, 1976. The couple resided in Clark Mills for many years, where Norma was an active member of the Clark Mills Fire Department Auxiliary, a substitute teacher at Clinton Central School for many years; was the founder and Director of the Kirkland Senior Citizens and was instrumental in the building of the Senior Center. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and John Grabowski of North Carolina; her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Nadine Adams of Plymouth, New York; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; her sister F. Esther Harris of Spencerport; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held August 8 in Clinton, followed by burial in Kirkland Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Kirkland Senior Citizens, 2 Mill Street, Clark Mills, NY 13321 in her memory.

 

BERGEN

•Almquist, F. Eileen (Tally), age 88, died August 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Earl V. Almquist. Loving mother of Vickie Almquist of Bergen, Joel Almquist of Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Robert (Dr. Perry) Almquist of Charlotte, North Carolina, Eric (Jill) Almquist of Staten Island and Rebecca (Peter) Quartieri of Brockport. Devoted grandmother of David, Harry, Ryan, Conor, Alex, Will and Tyler Almquist. Mrs. Almquist was the Director of the Byron-Bergen Public Library until her retirement in 1983 and was the longtime Village of Bergen Historian.

A Memorial Service was held August 6 at the Bergen First Presbyterian Church, Bergen. Interment, Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen. Contributions can be made to Byron-Bergen Public Library, P.O. Box 430, Bergen 14416 in her memory.

 

•Chatham, Stephen K., August 4, 2012, age 60. Son of Richard and Barbara Snyder Chatham; husband of Elizabeth (Clarke) Chatham of Bergen; father of Benjamin (Chasity) Chatham of Connecticut, Ryan Chatham and Shane Chatham, both of Bergen; grandfather of Jessica Houseknecht and Cristian Ide, both of Connecticut; brother of Pam Mills of Saugerties and the late Leona Wood.

Funeral Services were held August 9 at H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen. Contributions can be made to Bergen Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Bergen 14416 in his memory.

 

•Smith, John C. “JC,” August 2, 2012, age 43. Survived by his guardians, Linda (Don) Onderdonk.

His Graveside Service was held August 6 at Grove Place Cemetery.

 

CHILI

•Cigno, Luella Mae (O’Connor), August 4, 2012, age 83. Predeceased by her husband, Vincent; and daughter, Kathy. Survived by five children: Paul, Thomas (Kory), Amy (Clifford), James (Margaret) and Daniel (Christine); seven grandchildren. She worked for many years for St. Mary’s Hospital and the City school district. She was active at St. Christopher’s and St. Pius the Tenth Churches.

Her Funeral Mass was said August 8 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery.

 

CLARKSON

•Kindler, Richard R., August 3, 2012, age 69. Predeceased by his granddaughter, Sarah Marie May, and brother, Roger Kindler. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, JoAnn; son David (Trisha) Kindler of New Jersey; daughter, Michelle (Justin) May of Missouri; grandson, Abram Thomas May of Missouri; sisters Kathy Hofschneider of South Carolina and Anita (Bruce) Hale of Arizona; brother, Larry (Lynne) Kindler; sisters-in-law, Barbara Kindler of Virginia, Mary Ann Walter and Carol (Paul) Bookmiller; brother-in-law, Elmer Walter; several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass was said August 7 at St. Helen’s Church, Gates. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to Lifetime Care Hospice or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in his memory.

 

•Kline, Josephine, August 7, 2012, age 86. Predeceased by husband, Bernard, 2009. Survived by her children, Raymond (Gloria), Thomas (Sue) Kline and Kathryn Jordan; her grandchildren, Steven, Shelly, Jeff, Debra, Doug and Jenny; great-grandchildren, Brock, Zack, Bailey, Matt, Cameron, Nick and Ashlee; her brothers, Michael (Arlene) and Joseph (Patricia) Ciranni; sisters, Rosemary Vick and Virginia Marafino; many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her son-in-law, Jim Jordan and her brother, Anthony Ciranni.

A Funeral Mass was said August 9 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Wilmot Cancer Center in her memory.

 

HAMLIN

•Entz, Frederick E., August 8, 2012, age 82. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Entz; sons, Steven (Lorinda) Entz, Douglas (Karen) Entz; brothers, Herbert (Doris) Entz, Richard (Barbara) Entz; step-children, Margaret (Carl) Frank, Terrance (Barbara) Duttinger, David (Jill) Duttinger, Martin Duttinger and Elaine (Ronald) Smith; sister-in-law, Virginia Entz; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother, Robert Entz and step-sons, Robert, Kenneth and William Duttinger.

His Funeral Service was held August 10 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Burial at the convenience of the family.

 

HILTON

•Avel, Doris M., Suddenly, August 2, 2012, age 81. Predeceased by husband, Ernest, 1997. Survived by her devoted children, Ernest (Connie) Avel, Jayne (Michael) Gerega, Robert (Bernice) Avel, Laurie Speciale (John Allen), David Speciale and Linda McClellan; her grandchildren, Aaron and Matthew Gerega, Patrick, Derek and Mark Avel, Robert and Amy Speciale; great-grandchildren, Robert, Mackenzie, Grant, Lizzie and Maggie; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral Services were held August 6 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Clarkson Union Cemetery. A Memorial Service was held August 6 at Hilton Baptist Church. Contributions can be made to Hilton Baptist Church Memorial Fund or Journey Home in her memory.

 

•Faske, Theresa L., August 6, 2012, age 52.

Her Funeral Service was held August 10 at Thomas Funeral Chapels Inc., Rochester.

 

•Harnden, Ronald A., July 31, 2012, age 79. Survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Kathleen (Jack) Kamann and Michael (Christen) Harnden; his grandchildren, Jennifer and Kathryn Kamann, Meredith and Owen Harnden; his brother, Richard (Barbara) Harnden; sister-in-law, Jackie Webb; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Gathering was held August 11. Contributions can be made to Hilton Fire Department or Alzheimer’s Association in his memory.

 

•Siegwald, William H., July 31, 2012, age 95. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; children, Linda Nolan Peacock, William E. Siegwald, Deborah (Steven) Rieke; a sister, Marjorie McCumber; four grandchildren, Nathan (Melissa) Shaw, Sarah Shaw, Lynette Rieke, Christine (Jay) Lavin; seven great-grandchildren, Brian Bruce, Owen, Nathan Jr. and Teagan Shaw, Joey and Jordan Arena and Chase Lavin. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Phillips. William was a Veteran of WWII, a member of the 94th Division, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Friends are invited to call Friday, August 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Burial will be held Saturday, August 18 at 10 a.m. at Parma Union Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 2009 Dewey Avenue at 11 a.m. Donations can be made to Veterans Outreach, 459 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory.

 

HOLLEY

•Beale, Arloine W., on August 5, 2012 at age 82. She is predeceased by her husband, Myron Beale. Survived by her children, Judy Fiscus, Richard (Charlene) Beale, Barbara Velte, Debra (Emanuele DiFrancesco) Culver, Robert (Beth) Beale; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and special friend, Sparky.

Funeral Services were held August 9 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, North Byron Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory.

 

•Lemcke, Shirley A. (Graupman), on August 3, 2012. Predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Norman and her daughter, Cathy. Survived by her sons, Bill and Gary (Rose) and daughter, Barb; granddaughter, Kristal (Daniel) Gitro; and great-grandsons, Zachary and Nicholas; sisters, Lorraine Resch and Lois Gibbons; her brother, Ronald (Ellie) Graupman; special in-laws, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A Celebration of her Life was held August 11 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport. Private interment, Lakeside Cemetery, Hamlin. Donations can be made to Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63141 in her memory.

 

NORTH CHILI

•Rapp, Linda T., on August 2, 2012 at age 62 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her loving family, friends and extended family.

All are invited to gather at Parma Union Cemetery, Rt 18 (Parma Center Road) between Rt. 259 and Manitou Road on Sunday, August 12 at 11 a.m. for a celebration of Linda’s life. Contributions can be made to Gynecological/Oncology Resource Fund, 125 Lattimore Road, Suite 258, Rochester 14620 or Leo Center for Caring at St. Ann’s Community, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester 14621 in her memory.

 

NORTH GREECE

•Maines, Ruth A., on July 31, 2012. She is predeceased by her son, Michael (1986). Survived by her husband, George; sons, Tom (Cheri) and Rick (Sandy) Maines; grandsons, Daniel, Zachary and Nolan Maines.

Services at the convenience of the family. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery.

 

SPENCERPORT

•Barton, Richard H. “Rick,” July 30, 2012 at age 53 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Homer and Carol Barton. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Ellen P. (Nowack) Barton; his children, Ben (fiance – Ashley Gaisser) Barton, Hannah (Phil Romeo) Barton; brothers, Gary (Carol), Terry, Jim (Debby) and Jack (Darcy) Barton; in-laws, Art and Pat Nowack; sisters-in-law, Liz Schuth and Amy Nowack; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear close friends. Rick worked as a Police Officer for the Town of Gates for almost 20 years.

A Memorial Service was celebrated August 6 at the First Congregational UCC (White Church), Spencerport. Contributions can be made to the Aurora House Hospice or Lipson Cancer Center in his memory.

 

•Bonnewell, Francis “Frank,” July 31, 2012 at age 82. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mariana P. Bonnewell; his daughters, Debra (John) Semmler and Lori (Darryl) McGrath-Chang; grandchildren, William and Robert Semmler, Devin (fiance – Ashley Marmo) McGrath and April (William) Guilford; sister Marian Bonnewell; sisters-in-law, Alice Bonnewell, Peggy Haas and Carole (Jack) Worthy. Frank was a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 40 years and a member of the Naval Air Reserves from Niagara Falls, NY.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated August 7 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Private interment. Contributions can be made to Mercy Flight or to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.

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