AREA
•Holden, Gladys I. (Fox), Died at age 90 on October 3, 2012, after a long illness. Predeceased by her husband, Richard Y. Holden, her former husband John Halstead, her son, Theodore Halstead, and her grandson, Daniel Parsons. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Robert) Halstead Hall and Jeanne (Edward) Holden-Wiltse; her grandchildren, Dawn (Timothy) Barr, Theodore (Tracey) Halstead Jr., and Alexander and Sophia Wiltse; her great-grandchildren, Amanda, Timothy, Zachary and Jared Barr.
A Memorial and Eastern Star service will be held at the Unity Masonic Lodge (133 S. Union Street, Spencerport) on Saturday, November 10 at 7 p.m. Donations in her memory can be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association (435 E. Henrietta Road 14620) or to the Order of the Eastern Star Nursing Home (P.O.Box 959, Oriskany, NY 13424).
BERGEN
•Susat, Douglas W., October 2, 2012, age 86. Husband of the late Caroline (Martin) Susat; father of Michelle (Dale) Day of Phelps; grandfather of Karrie (Matthew) House of Phelps and Lance (Abbie) Rearick of Geneva; companion of Jadwiga Syfert of Bergen; great-grandfather of Jacob Rearick, Chance Rearick, Walker Rearick, Carson House and Jordan House.
Services were held October 6 at St. Brigid’s Church, Bergen. Masses may be offered in his memory.
BROCKPORT
•Carey, Anthony J., October 5, 2012. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Betty; daughters, Renee Cassidy and Lori (Steve) Burnett; grandchildren, Kenneth and Anthony Cassidy, Tabitha and Stephen Burnett; siblings, Richard, Robert (Gerry), Harold (Marilyn), Edward, Theodore, Pearl (Kenneth) Zeiner and Dawn Green; many nieces and nephews. Anthony was involved with volunteer work at Leisurewood Recreation Community Center where he lived with his wife during the summer.
Services were held October 9 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.
•Knight, Shirley (Steele), August 12, 1928 to October 9, 2012. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Harold (Red) Knight; adoring children, Lauren (Walt) Miles, Greg (Wendy) Knight; grandchildren, Joel (Stephanie), Jonathan, Daniel, Elizabeth and two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Alexandria. She is predeceased by her sister, Jean (Boris) Christ. She is survived by her sister, Nancy (Richard) Reynolds; brother-in-law, Jack (Liz) Knight; and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Service was held October 13 at St. Luke’s Espiscopal Church, Brockport. Contributions can be sent to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm or St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in her memory.
•Michaels, John H. “Jack,” On October 3, 2012. Survived by his wife Dorcas Wilcox Michaels; sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Earl Bannister; sister-in-law Patricia Lorback; nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was a Past Commander of American Legion Post #379.
A Memorial Mass was held October 8 at the Nativity Church BVM, Brockport. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
•Piersa, James M., On October 2, 2012 at the age of 63. Predeceased by his father Edward Piersa Sr. and granddaughter Hope Forney. He is survived by his wife Jeanne; daughters, Julie (Steve) Forney, Kristin (Brian) Mills, Makala and Kylie Piersa; grandchildren, Megan, Zachary, Katelyn, Ryan, Riley, Noah, Colden and Jackson; his mother Virginia Piersa; sister Karen Demblewski-Piersa; brothers Edward Jr. (Karen) Piersa, Paul Piersa; nephew Mark (Lynn) Piersa and many other loving family members. James was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus with the Spencerport Chapter, a member of Nativity Church for 30 years and a Eucharistic Minister. James also worked for the State of New York for 35 plus years.
His Funeral Mass was said October 6 at Nativity Church BVM, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Knights of Columbus, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport 14559 in his memory.
CHILI
•Bianchi, James A. “Jamie,” October 8, 2012 at age 59. Predeceased by his parents, Pat and Margaret Bianchi. Survived by his wife, Peggy Griswold-Bianchi; children, Michael Bianchi, Ben (Jessica) Bianchi; brother, Patrick (Mary Ellen) Bianchi; nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated October 13 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Interment in Holy Ghost Cemetery. Donations can be made to Chili Volunteer Ambulance, 3320 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624 in his memory.
•Class, Benjamin, October 5, 2012. Predeceased by his son, Benjamin, Jr. Survived by his loving wife, Nicolasa; children, Edwin Rivera, Samuel Class, Pamala (David) Smith and Adrienne (LeVell) Smith; nine grandchildren; sisters Carmen and Mercedes.
A Funeral Service was held October 8 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery.
•Johnson, Christine A., On October 6, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel (Matthew) Corson and Deanna Johnson; grandson, Carter Corson; her brother, John (Pamela) Huntoon and sister, Donna (Tim) Salata; nieces and nephews.
Her Memorial Service was held October 11 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Visiting Nurse Service in her memory.
•Schlueter, Robert C. Sr., October 8, 2012, age 91. Predeceased by his first wife, Eleanore. Survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, Thomas (Patti), Robert Jr. (Peggy) Schlueter, Peggy Schlueter (Gene Marchioni); step children, Jeanette (Phil) Slater and Marianne Jacobs (Mike Loesch); 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Also predeceased by his brothers, George and Edward Sr. Schlueter; and sisters, Eleanor Flaherty and Joanne Bonsignore.
His Funeral Mass was said October 12 at St. Ann’s Chapel, Rochester. Private interment, St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Ann’s Foundation or American Cancer Society in his memory.
•Wick, Austin L., August 26, 2012, age 87. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Jeane; three children, Robert (Mary) Wick, Eric Wick and Dawn (Richard) Schiller; four grandchildren; and twin sister, Ardeth Muhl. He attended University of New York at Farmingdale for Landscape Design. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and then returned to Long Island to run his father’s garden store. In 1964 he moved to Rochester where he established the Stoney Point Gardening Center in Ogden, after which he turned his attention to Landscape and Design and achieved Masters Gardener status. Notable projects are: Marketplace Mall, Camillus Mall in Syracuse and Sky Scopes in Vermont.
Services were held October 13 at Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
CHURCHVILLE
•Diltz, Thelma J., died October 8, 2012 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband, Richard and son, Larry. Survived by her children, Connie (Jim) Smith, Deborah (Lee) Lindenmuth, Gary (Sharon) Diltz; grandchildren, James Smith, Brett (Valerie) Lindenmuth, Brian (Carrie) Lindenmuth, Tanya Lindenmuth, Roxanne (Randy) Ham; great-grandchildren, Brittney Perrin, Annalee Ham, Mary, Austin, Jacob and Tyler Lindenmuth, Kasey Smith.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated Sunday, October 14 at 2 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 14 South Main Street, Churchville. Interment, Creekside Cemetery.
CLARKSON
•Mattison, Mark W., on October 5, 2012 at age 59. Predeceased by his parents David and Janet, sister Carol, brother-in-law David Scott. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sharon; children Scott, Kelly and Travis; siblings Kip, Janet, Glenn and Wayne; aunt Betty Poyzer; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Lori Laney; mother and father-in-law Howard and Aileen Scott.
A Celebration of Mark’s Life was held October 13 at the Brockport Golf Club. Contributions can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
HAMLIN
•Dusett, Charles E. Sr., on October 9, 2012 at age 80. Predeceased by his parents and nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ada; sons Ernest (Mary), Chuck Jr. (Cheryl), Dave Sr. (Sue), and Scott; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; in-laws Dottie Dusett, Will and Marge Skellen, Velma Roth; many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held October 12 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Private burial. Contributions can be made to the Leukemia Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605 in his memory.
•Pilger, Patricia D. “Mimi,” On October 5, 2012 at the age of 76. Predeceased by her brothers, Ernie and Richard Phillips and her sister, Linda Jo Madigan. She is survivfed by her loving husband of 57 years, Don; children Kathleen (Steve) Baechele, Donald L. (Judi) Pilger; grandchildren Rebecca Anne Baechele, Holli Elizabeth (Dan) Wahl, Alyssa Rose Pilger; great-grandchild Harley Dawn Baechele; brother William (Helen) Phillips; sister-in-law Sandra Phillips; step-mother Eleanor Phillips; loving friends, Fritz and Bella; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 14 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Unity Health Dialysis, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626 in her memory.
HILTON
•Jock, Pauline M., On October 6, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Donald; her sons, Larry (Robin), Greg (Cindy) and Doug (Emily) Jock; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Rabanal and brother-in-law, William King. Predeceased by her sister, Sharon King.
Her Funeral Service was held October 11 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in her memory.
•Militello, Agnes, October 5, 2012. Predeceased by her husband H. George, 2002. Survived by her daughter, Laura Militello; two brothers, Henry (Irene) and Philip (Phyllis) Vinciguerra; her sister-in-law, Madaline Vinciguerra; several nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by her brothers, Joseph and John Vinciguerra.
Services were held October 9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
ODGEN
•Widzinski, Scott, October 4, 2012 at age 58. Predeceased by his parents, Jerome and Eleanor; sister, Karen Radomski. Survived by his loving wife Roxanne; children Jaclyn (Frank) Malone, Kelly (Mike) Christensen; two granddaughters, Madison and Malyssa; brothers, Quinn and David; sister-in-law, Chris Harrington; brother-in-law, Joe (Judy) Reagan; father and mother-in-law, Joe and Josie Reagan; step-mother, Joanne Widzinski; and nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass was said October 8 at Holy Ghost Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery.
PARMA
•Boundy, David, October 8, 2012. Survived by his wife, Wilhelmina “Willie” (VanDeWetering); children, David (Amy) Boundy, Melanie (Boundy) Tebo; grandchildren, Megan Tebo, Jason Tebo, Noah Boundy, Jonah Boundy, Brady Boundy; brother, John Boundy; nephew Daniel Rowe; niece, Jennifer Mero; cousins and dear friends.
A Memorial Service was celebrated October 13 at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., Greece. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to the School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623 in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Warzeski, Frank S., September 14, 2012. Services will be held at a time to be announced.
