BERGEN
•Bater, Fred G., on September 14, 2012 at age 77. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Mildred (Smith) Bater, infant daughter Donna, and the mother of his children Mildred L. (Hayes), seven sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his loving and caring wife Doris (Dorie) (Goss) Bater; children, Deborah (David) Zastrocky, Jean (Billy) Streb, Barbara (William) Presutti, Michael (Diane) Bater; stepchildren, Douglas USCG CW04 Retired (Kathy), Charles, Thomas Conveny, Ellen (Randy) Boyce; nine grandchildren and five step grandchildren; five great grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy (Daniel) Flanagan, Isabelle (Robert) Whaley, June (Nelson) Ralston; two brothers, Karl (Rosemary) and Robert (Mary Bethel) Bater; sisters-in-law, Shirley and Dorothy Bater, and brother-in-law, Ed Gross.
Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, enlisting at the age of 17, and served aboard the USS Waccamaw (AO-109) during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion for 57 years, most recently Post 821 Clayton, NY.
A Celebration of Life was held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to a local Veterans Outreach or Caring for Cats in Chaumont, NY in his memory.
•Bobzin, Robert J. “Bob,” On September 19, 2012 at age 95. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Robert (Beverly), Vincent (Theresa), William (Barb) and Vivian (Tim) Hare; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Dorothy Dilcher; brother Ralph (Phyllis) Bobzin.
Services were held September 21 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment, Mt. Rest Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Bergen Fire Department Rescue Squad, Hunter Street, Bergen 14416 in his memory.
BROCKPORT
•Hafner, Robert H. “Bob” “44H”, Suddenly on September 11, 2012 at the age of 68. Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon (Heinlein) Hafner; his daughters, Alecia Dawn Hafner and Debra Bulmahn (Hafner); grandchildren, Kelly Lee, Bobby and CJ; great granddaughter, Annalee; several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Bob worked at the Town of Sweden Highway Department for 31 years.
All services were held at the convenience of the family with respect to Bob’s wishes. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
•Whipple, James E., Jr., Suddenly, September 14, 2012, age 38. Survived by his children, William and Amanda; his parents, James and Charlene Whipple; sister, Laurie Williams; grandfather, Harold Ketchum Sr.; the mother of his children, Andrea Whipple; aunts and uncles, Colleen Noble, Larry (Prescila) Bell, Harold Ketchum Jr.; niece and nephew, Emilie and Evan Williams; several cousins, including Larry Bell, Jr.; many friends; and special companion, “Jinx”.
Funeral Services were held September 20 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Garland Cemetery with Military Graveside Services. Contributions can be made to the Whipple Children’s Education Fund, or to Operation Patriot Foundation, Inc. in his memory.
•Wood, Pauline G. (Beaudoin), September 11, 2012 at the age of 90. Pauline was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Otis Wood, her parents, Arthur and Alexina Beaudoin and sister, Suzanne Jackson. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne (Dan) Rogers; grandchildren, Jennifer Rogers, Michelle (Victor) Harriger and Brian (Michelle) Rogers; great grandson, Colin Harriger.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated September 22 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association in her memory.
CHILI
•Gillen, James F., August 15, age 89. Predeceased by loving wife, Claudine, of 60 years; son, Charles William; brothers, Edward (Vivian) Gillen, Charles (Grace) Gillen; sisters, Mary (Harry) Woodworth, Kathryn (Kenneth) Gallagher, Anna (Francis) Henry, Florence (Harlan) Went; brothers-in-law, Christian Rexer, Earl Nordbye; parents, Charles and Mary Gillen of Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Survived by son, James and grandson, James Russell; sisters, Margaret (Nordbye), Agnes (Rexer); several nieces and nephews. Originally from Carbondale, Pennsylvania (b. 1923) and was a WWII vet, served in the 473rd Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Self-Propelled) and retiree of Eastman Kodak.
A Memorial Service for all, Claudine, Charles William and James F., will be held and announced at a later date.
•Keck, Robert J., Lt. Col. Ret., on September 15, 2012. Bob was a Retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force. He served in WWII as a Bomber Pilot on a B-17. His plane was shot down on November 21, 1944 and he became a POW until released in May 1945. His wife, Dorie, preceded him in death in 2002, after 56 years of happily married life. Bob leaves his son, Thomas (Lu Liu) Keck and daughter Sue (George) Ryan; his grandchildren, George, Robert (Mary) and Jennifer Ryan and Benjamin Keck of Atlanta, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Kylie Ryan, George Ryan and Shaelyn Ryan; many nieces and nephews.
Bob was Founder and President of Kex Copy Source which became the original Copy Products business purchased by Alco Standard in 1978. It was the model for the present day Ikon – second only to Xerox in the copier business.
A Funeral Mass was said September 19 at St. Helen Church, Gates. Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090, in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Elkins, Glenn Charles, September 13, 2012 at age 84. Glenn was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Katherine M. Elkins. He is survived by his sons, Dan and Scott Elkins; grandson, Matthew Elkins; sister, June Hanlon; several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated September 18 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Churchville. Interment St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Patrick Place Hospice, 99 Main Street, Scottsville, NY 14546 in his memory.
•Martz, Jeffrey A., September 16, 2012 at age 64. Survivors include his wife, Christine (Rogers) Martz; two sons, Scott (Melinda) Martz and Kevin Martz; a granddaughter, Arianna Martz; brothers, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held September 20 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bergen. Burial at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Rochester Oratorio Society, 1050 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 or online at http://rossings.org/support-ros/support-us.htm.
HILTON
•Husted, Richard L., September 16, 2012, age 88. Predeceased by his wife, Shirley Cox Husted, 2004. Survived by his children, Ted (Barbara), Donald, Christopher, Brian, Brett (Perri), Rosemary (Sarah) Husted; his brother, Robert Husted; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was a WWII veteran, Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster recipient.
A Military Graveside Service was held September 17 at Parma Union Cemetery.
SPENCERPORT
•Fisher, Sidonia E., July 31, 2012 at age 99. Predeceased by her husband Edward Fisher, brothers, Constantine and Reinhold and her sister, Amata. She is survived by her daughters, Gail (Charles) Moizeau of New Jersey, Joyce (Stanley) Robards of Spencerport and Linda Fisher of New York City; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Sidonia was an active member of the Pal-Mac Central School District PTA and Western Presbyterian Church.
A Graveside Service was held September 22 at East Palmyra Cemetery (Whitbeck Road), Palmyra, NY. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
