Obituaries

OBITUARIES – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

BERGEN

•Hitter, John R., On August 22, 2012 at age 59, after a brief battle with cancer and with his family and close friends by his side. John was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Kay Hitter and his in-laws, Fred and Penny Curtiss. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Beth A. Hitter (Curtiss); his daughters, Kimberly (Bobby) Devlin and Lori (Josh) Fregoe; his grandsons, Chesney, Logan and Leland Fregoe; his siblings, Ron (Nancy) Hitter and Cheryl Hitter; sister-in-law, Barb (John) Schambre; several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Nutmeg.

His Funeral Service was held September 3 at the First Congregational Church of Riga, (Riga Church), Churchville. Interment, Riga Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Riga Church, 7027 Riga Center Road, Churchville, NY 14428 in his memory.

 

•Maher, Robert J., September 2, 2012, age 85, retiree of Eastman Kodak Co. Husband of Kathleen M. (O’Brien) Maher of Bergen; father of James (Theresa) Maher of Gates, Michael Maher, Christopher Maher, Maureen Maher and Colleen (Mark) Willis, all of Bergen and the late Patrick Maher; father-in-law of Rose Kelly Maher of Bergen; brother of Barbara O’Grady, Marlene (James) Ireland and Donna (Robert) Powers all of Bergen, Geraldine Lichte and the late June Ryan, Gladys Hill and Norman Maher; grandfather of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

His Mass of Christian Burial was said September 6 at Resurrection Parish – St. Joseph Church, Batavia. Memorials in honor of Sundae Rose Duyssen can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, USA, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85718, or to Churchville Lions Club, P.O. Box 364, Churchville, NY 14428-0364 in his memory.

 

CHURCHVILLE

•Quayle, Timothy A., Suddenly on August 31, 2012 at the age of 51. Tim was predeceased by his father, Richard R. Quayle. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Quayle; grandfather, John Blodgett; his loving wife of 30 years, Nancy A. Quayle; children, David (Jennifer) and Samantha Quayle; grandchildren, Kyilee and Kasen Quayle; brothers, Rick and Rodney (Lori) Quayle; in laws, David and Joanne Kryger; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Tim’s Funeral Service was celebrated September 6 at Union Congregational UCC, Churchville. Interment, Riga Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14621 in his memory.

 

HAMLIN

•Aman, Mary Janet (Barton), Age 74, died September 1, 2012. She is survived by her children, Susan Aman, Bob (Karen), Aaron (Sondra), Nancy Aman; grandchildren Donald Sutton, Abby, Andrea, Austin Aman, Hannah Rademacker; brother, James; nieces, nephews.

A Memorial Service was held September 8 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc., Holley. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association in her memory.

 

HILTON

•Davis, Connie May, August 29, 2012. Survived by her mother, Mary; brothers, Ken and Jeff; daughters, Sherri Scheiber and Brenda Enos; five grandchildren, and life partner David Heintz. Connie was the former payroll director at SUNY Brockport.

A Celebration of Connie’s Life was held September 4 at Brockport Firemen Exempt Club. Donations can be made in her memory to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road, South, Rochester 14623.

 

•Rizzo, Joe, September 4, 2012 at age 79. Predeceased by his children, Peter, Deborah and Frank. Survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; daughter, Tamara (Chuck) Gerling; grandchildren, Donald Hudson, Angela Williams, Nichole Rizzo and Jason Rizzo; several great-grandchildren; brother, Antonio (Mary); sister, Geraldine and her late husband, Jack Brownlee; nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Private services were held. Donations can be made to Mt. Carmel House in his memory.

 

HOLLEY

•Czerniawski, Phyllis “Polly” A. (A’Key) (Anderson), Age 82, August 29, 2012. Survived by two daughters, Kim (Jake) Zarpentine, Debbi (Jim) Mignano both of Holley; grandchildren, Donna (Mike) Gouger of Hamlin, Lee (Natalie Farr), Zarpentine of Kendall, Andy Mignano of Holley; four great grandchildren, Michelle Frieda, Mason Gouger, Braxton Zarpentine, Lita Zarpentine; great great grandson, Hunter Watson; beloved stepdaughter, Sonya Lochner of Penfield; siblings, Jerry (Bev) A’Key; Vickie Chrzan, Patty Houhtelling; many nieces, nephews and her devoted dog Daisy. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

A Memorial Service was held September 8 at Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Contributions can be made to Blue Moon Meadows, Att: Dee Herzog, 1919 Honeoye Falls #6 Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 in her memory.

 

•Delany, Elna (Diedrick) (Grant), on September 4, 2012. She is survived by her children, Dee Grant-Duffy, Dana (Warren) Mendes Diedrick and Douglas (Barbara) Grant; grandchildren, Edward Mendes, Sean Tutty and Dana Jones; brother, Arnold Diedrick. She was predeceased by her parents, Adolph and Lillian Diedrick of Spencerport; five siblings; two husbands, Herbert “Curt” Grant and Robert Delany.

Her Funeral Service was held September 8 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Parma Corners Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Christian Appalachian Project, 2610 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40509 in her memory.

 

MORTON

•Whipple, Sandra J. (Seaman), September 4, 2012, age 72. She is survived by her husband, Eugene; her children, Mark (JoAnn), Keith (Naomi), Michael (Theresa), Kenneth (Jeannette) and Andrew Whipple; her brother, Gerald (Joyce) Seaman; her sisters, Marilyn Maier, Charlotte (Lesley) Hagney; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were held September 8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to the Highland Hospital Oncology Department in her memory.

 

NORTH CHILI

•Bischoping, Edward J. Sr. “Pinky,” August 31, 2012. Predeceased by granddaughter, Vicki Puffer and daughter-in-law, Tammy Bischoping. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years Dorothy; children, Gary (Ann) Bischoping, David (Marilyn) Bischoping, Sharon (Ray) Puffer, Ron (Mary) Bischoping, Debbie (Brian) Voorheis, Donna (Mark) Buckley, Jeff (Brenda) Bischoping, Ed Jr. (Sandi) Bischoping, Lisa (Kevin) Gray; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Ed was a Kodak retiree and member of Churchville Moose Lodge.

A Memorial Mass was said September 5 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Burial private. Contributions can be made to St. Christopher’s Church in his memory.

 

OGDEN

•Neracker, Mae, August 28, 2012, age 90. Survived by her husband, Warren Neracker. Her daughter, Judy (Ronald) Vignari; grandson, Ron Vignari; great grandchildren, Caitlyn, Caycie and R.J. Vignari; great great-granddaughter, Aubriana; her sister, Isabel (Norm) Dix; two brothers, Samuel and Pat (Roma) Cammilleri; several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to her beloved sister-in-law Sydney Cammilleri and Karen and Bill Wright for their love and caring concern.

Her Funeral Mass was said September 7 at St. Helen’s Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Sepulchre. Contributions can be made to St. Helen’s Church in her memory.

 

•Resides, Robert G. “Bob,” On August 30, 2012 at age 65. Predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Resides; his sisters, Kathy Sittig and Janice Resides. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Randi K. Resides; his children, William (Maria) Resides, Jennifer (Mark) Dehlman, James Resides and Jonathan (Jessica) Resides; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; sisters Betty (Mike) Wing and Diana (Robert) Sittig; uncle, Paul Resides; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was celebrated September 4 at Spencerport Bible Church, 1948 North Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Contributions can be made to Spencerport Bible Church or the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital in his memory.

 

SPENCERPORT

•Bloss, Frederick L., Pre-deceased by wife, Pamela Bloss. Survived by daughters, Christina Bloss-Wagar, Cassandra (James) LoBrutto; son, Frederick (Marci) Bloss; grandchildren Lewis, Sammantha, Cassandra, Nicholas, A.J., Alexis, Gracie; great-granddaughter, Alina; sister, Wilma Bloss; brother LaVerne (Denise) Bloss Sr.; several members of the Riley family; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated September 5 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Private burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice in his memory.

 

•Testa, Laurie Ann, Died suddenly, August 30, 2012 at age 50. Predeceased by her father, Rocco Testa; she is survived by her loving daughter, Nicole (Matthew) Byrnes; husband, Frank Formicola; mother, Frances Testa; sister, Linda (Michael J.) Schwartz; and niece, Elizabeth Palo. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

A Funeral Mass was held September 4 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Interment Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

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