OBITUARIES – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
AREA
•Martin, Yvonne “Vonnie,” of The Villages, Florida, 77, died September 6, 2012. Mrs. Martin retired from Eastman Kodak in 1991 and moved to The Villages, Florida in 1998 from Hilton. She is survived by her husband Edward; daughter Robin Case, Hilton; son, Mark Richardson, Toledo, Ohio; stepdaughter, Cristin Vileria, Hilton; stepson, Sean Martin, Miami, Florida; brothers Lloyd Forshee, Newnan, Georgia, Dennis Forshee, Lee, Massachusetts and Darryl Forshee, Rochester; granddaughters, Jamie Malvaso, Farmington and Nicole Richardson, Greece; grandson, Nolan Richardson, Toledo; step grandson, Jacob Vileria, Hilton; and step granddaughter, Arianna Garcia, Spencerport. She was predeceased by her son Robert Richardson and stepgrandson, Shaye Martin.
A Memorial Service was held September 29 at The Calvary Chapel of Greece, Rochester. Donations can be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, Florida 32162 or St. Jude’s Hospital for Children in her memory.
ALBION
•Corrigan, Harriett B., (Cotter), age 84, died September 24, 2012. Harriett was predeceased by her husband John Corrigan, her daughter Patricia and several siblings. She is survived by her sons, Michael, Steven (Terry-Lynn), Jeffrey (Valerie); several grandsons, Scott (Jessica), Brian (Kristen), Donald (Tali), Paul (Rebecca), Peter, A.J. (Elissa), Nicholas (Autumn), John Corrigan; sister, Betty Vendetti, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said September 27 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment, Garland Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans in her memory.
•Plueckhahn, Linda L., 57, died September 21, 2012 after a long illness. She was born in Albion, the daughter of the late Mildred “Marie” Miller and has been a lifetime resident of this area. She is survived by her husband Paul of 32 years; six children, James (Gloria) Smith of Lyndonville, Theresa Miller of Buffalo, Terry (Donnie) Weese of Medina, Jackie (Allen Bieber) Plueckhahn of Albion, Paula Plueckhahn of Medina, Melissa (Jose) Geronimo-Plueckhahn; 21 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; two sisters, Alice Fay Smith of Holley and Betty Lou (Kenny) Smith of Albion; one brother, Walt Miller of Albion; two sisters-in-law, Mary Smith and Maryann Meacham both of Medina; many nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald Eugene Smith and Carl Lee Miller Sr.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Lake Plain Dialysis Center, 11020 West Center Street Ext., Medina, NY 14103 in her memory.
BROCKPORT
•Hibsch, Donald F. “Chip,” Died September 26, 2012. Predeceased by his father Robert Hibsch. He is survived by loving wife Lynette; children Kimberly Hibsch (Matt Loskoski), Kevin and James; grandchildren Alex, Caitlin, Henry and Eleanor; mother Margaret (Bob) Walsh; siblings Ronald (Nancy), Cathy (Carm) Carmestro, John (Nancy), Edward (Laurie), Connie (Paul) Donnlley, Robin Watts, Paul (Christy); many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Donald was a well known builder for 30 years and a 25 year member of the Lions Club.
Friends may call Friday, October 5 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church, 6787 Fourth Section Road. Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Brockport Lions Club or Lifetime Care Hospice in his memory.
•Mosher, Gifford R. “Papa,” on September 19, 2012. Gifford was a lifetime resident of the area. He served in the Korean War, was a member of the Brockport Fire Department and a part-time Police Officer. Gifford started his own business in Brockport “Giff Mosher and Son Plumbing.” He leaves his wife Marie; his children Cindy Ann (Daniel) Morphet, Robert (Pamela) Mosher, Theodore “Teddy” Mosher and Melinda Mosher; his grandchildren Christopher Mosher and Lora Mosher; great-grandson Cameron Joseph; his brothers Arthur (Helen) Mosher and their children, Brad (Hattie) Mosher and their children; his sister Betty Ferries Knab and her children, and many cherished friends.
A Memorial Service was held September 29 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment, Garland Cemetery.
CHILI
•De Rosa, Kathleen (Alessi) (Maida), September 20, 2012, at age 62. Predeceased by her mother, Lena Alessi; step-mother, Connie Alessi; brothers, Allen and Dennis Alessi. She is survived by her husband, Antonio De Rosa; daughters, Lori (Jim) Hall, Anna De Rosa; stepsons, John (Etna) De Rosa of Washington, DC, Maurizio (Anna) De Rosa of Italy; grandchildren, Johnny and David Hall; father, Fred Alessi; sisters, Patricia Chiarenza, Lillian Lang; sister-in-law, Robin Amarena; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in Italy; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said September 25 at St. Theodore’s Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be directed to Padre Pio Chapel, c/o 1510 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606 or to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 in her memory.
•Dollard, Francis R., September 18, 2012, one month before his 100th birthday. Predeceased by his wife, Julia McAniff Dollard and sister, Marie Dollard McGrath. Survived by his daughters, Julia Riley and Mary Dollard; sons, James and Michael (Debi Goryka) Dollard; brothers, Vincent (Jean) and Eugene (Dr. Marciana) Dollard; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; loyal friend, Henry Krummel; cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said September 22 at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
HILTON
•Knittel, Robert J., September 22, 2012, age 67. He is survived by his wife Darlene Knittel; children, Jody (Shawn) Lasal, Eric (Jennifer) Knittel, Tara (Joe) Merino; brothers, Edmund (Johanne) and Lawrence Knittel; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said September 26 at St. Leo’s Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to Edelman/Gardner Cancer Research Foundation, P.O. Box 97, Hilton, NY in his memory.
•Morich, Jon E., September 23, 2012, age 60. Predeceased by his father, Harold. Survived by his mother, Lucille; brothers, Mark, Michael (Kim), and Craig; many nieces and nephews; relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service was held September 29 at Christian Center Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to Christian Center, 20 Bader’s Way, Brockport 14420 in his memory.
HOLLEY
•Corrigan, Patricia Ann, age 63, died September 24, 2012. She is survived by her brothers Michael, Steven (Terry-Lynn), Jeffrey (Valerie); several nephews, Scott (Jessica), Brian (Kristen), Donald (Tali), Paul (Rebecca), Peter, A.J. (Elissa), Nicholas (Autumn), John Corrigan; dear friends Nick and Karen (Nenni) Quaranto; several aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces, nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said September 27 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Brockport. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans in her memory.
•Hinkley, Alexander A., “Aleck,” 83, of Holley, died September 19, 2012. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was employed at Eastman Kodak as a pipe fitter for 38 years before he retired. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Holley where he served as a past deacon and a former member of the Holley Fire Department. He was predeceased by his wife, Loleta Jane “Barney,” daughter Donna Swanger, and best friend John Helm. He is survived by three children, Terry Hinkley Probst, Kim (Roxann) Hinkley, Tracy (Bill Maier) Hinkley all of Holley; eight grandchildren, Butch (Robin) Swanger, Shelly (Paul) Holland, Fred Probst (Jennifer), Melissa (Charlie) Kinsey, Kevin Hinkley, Alex Hinkley, Tyler Hinkley-Maier and Alexis Hinkley-Maier; beloved friend Geneva DeMascio; numerous great and great great grandchildren; brother Floyd (Julia) Weatherbee of Georgia; and sister Helen Nowak of Holley; several nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Service were held September 24 at the First Presbyterian Church of Holley. Burial in Hillside Cemetery with full military honors. Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association in his memory.
•Johnson, Shirley, On September 20, 2012. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Ruby and her brother Tom. She is survived by her life partner of 42 years Kathy Williams; three sons Ken (Michelle) Marx, Steven (Cindy) Marx, and Ron (Dawn) Marx; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services were held September 24 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation in her memory.
•Ward, (Mignano) Virginia “Tootsie,” Age 93, died September 22, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, Clifford; nine brothers and sisters: Simon Mignano, Anna Boyer, Joseph Mignano, Frances Schiavone, John, James and Sullivan Mignano, Dena Campbell and Philip Mignano Jr. Survived by brother, Dominick Mignano of Albion; brother-in-law, Dick Campbell of Rochester; sister-in-law, Mary Mignano of Florida; nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service was held September 24 in Hillside Cemetery, Holley. Contributions can be made to the New Covenant Worship Center in Holley in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Karns, Mary Ann L. (Scibilia), born November 13, 1956. Died peacefully on September 20, 2012 at home after a long battle with Arterial Pulmonary Hypertension. Survived by her loving husband David M. Karns Sr.; her parents, John and Mary Scibilia; sons and daughters-in-law, John (Mindy Fordham), David M. Jr. (Stephanie), Gerald (Marisa), Kenneth, Kevin (Jenna) and Sharon Karns; sisters and brothers-in-law, AnnaMarie (Louis) Brongo, Kathleen (Gerald) Cameron, Susan (Terry) Horne, Margaret Vogel and Christine (Dave Cicoria) Scibilia; grandchildren, Nicole, Michael, Danielle, Joshua, Justin, Joseph, Julia and Madison Karns, Elijah Walters; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated September 24 at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Gates. Donations can be made to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Albany, NY 12210 or a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
•LoBrutto, Maria (Terilli), September 23, 2012. Maria was predeceased by her husband Angelo LoBrutto. She is survived by her devoted children, Paula (Vincent) Provenzano, Sam (Stephanie) LoBrutto, Russ (Paula) LoBrutto, Jim (Sandy) LoBrutto; loving grandchildren, Andrea (Andrew) Marron, Melissa (Jeremy) Rumiano, Nicole Provenzano, Michael LoBrutto, Anthony LoBrutto, Cal LoBrutto, Nick LoBrutto, AJ LoBrutto, Alexis LoBrutto and Jessica Payne; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Nancy Agro; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said September 26 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be sent to Hildebrandt Hospice, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626 in her memory.
•Mulhern, John T., September 25, 2012 at age 87. Predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth B. Mulhern. Survived by children, Kathie (Al) Interlicchia, Barbara (Tim) Fowler, John Mulhern Jr., Michael Mulhern; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Teresa) Interlicchia, Anne Interlicchia, Tom Mulhern, Debbie Mulhern, Tara Fowler, Dickens Fowler; great grandchild, Zoe Interlicchia; brother, Donald (Mary Jane) Mulhern. John was a Kodak retiree and a World War II veteran. He spent his final years caring for Betty, his wife of 61 years, who passed away September 10, 2012.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated September 28 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Donations can be sent to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, ATTN: Donations, 3111 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623 in his memory.