BROCKPORT
•Matsko, Albert T., On October 17, 2012 at age 90. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Larry (Wilma), Bernard (Barbara), Ronald (Gloria), James, Ralph (Lisa); grandchildren, Eric (Carrie), Chelsea (Bentley) Wong, Catherine (Larry) Palumbos, Melissa (Erik) Martinet, Laura Matsko, Joshua (Kim), Jason (Bethany), Lacy, Lindsay and Lance Matsko; great-grandchildren Riley Oetter, Caleb Wong; brother Martin (Brenda); many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said October 24 at Nativity Church BVM. Private interment in Bath National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the NYS Veterans Home, Day Treatment Program, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020 in his memory.
•Pearl, Virdel Jr., On October 17, 2012. Survived by his wife, Debra Cowley; his children, Theresa, Heather, Steven, Monica, Shania, Quentin, Christina, Kaylee and Daniel; his mother, Lizzie Pearl; his sisters, Stephanie, Katina, Lela, Sylvania and Cynthia; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
•Rock, William Chalmer (Bill), of Brockport and Sandy Bay (1000 Islands), NY. Died October 19, 2012 at age 77. Predeceased by his daughter, Linda and sisters, Alice and Gail. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann; sister, Linda; six children; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A distinguished service professor emeritus of the department of education administration at SUNY/Brockport. Dr. Rock dedicated his life to civil rights and to improving equality and access to education for minorities.
A Memorial Service will be held in the near future. Contributions in his name can be made to the William C. and Annette L. Rock Study Abroad Scholarship in the Liberal Arts, Brockport Foundation, 350 New Campus Drive, The College at Brockport, Brockport, NY 14420.
•Seever, Robert O., October 21, 2012 at age 88. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Corrine; his children Sharon Palmerton, Michael (Rhonda) Seever; grandchildren, Jeff Palmerton, Jodi (Andy) Fisher; great-grandson Wesley Fisher; sister Marilyn (Chester) Good; sisters-in-law Shirley Seever and Mary Way; many nieces and nephews. Bob was a life long member of the Brockport Fire Department.
Private burial at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Brockport Fire Department Exempts.
CHILI
•Herrick, Dorothy L., October 23, 2012, age 85. Predeceased by her husband, Richard E. and brother, Richard Adams. Survived by her children, Dennis (Rexann), Donald (Gay) and Debby (Glenn) Longer; grandchildren, Kevin, Joyce, Ethan, Amy, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Shaun and Christine; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held October 26 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Italy Valley, Middlesex. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Spencer, Bonnie Mae, October 22, 2012. Survived by husband Gerald W. Spencer; daughters Tracey (Mike) Larson, Darcey Hudson, Tammy (Kevin) Vogelzang; Lisa Spencer, Robin (Jim) Schulenberg, Tracy (Tim) Capone; sister Helene Post (Ann Schneider); grandchildren.
Services were held October 27 at James R. Gray Funeral Home, Gates. Contributions can be made to Humane Society at Lollypop Farm or Lifetime Care Hildebrandt Hospice in her memory.
CLARKSON
•Dolan, Reta, died October 19, 2012 in Brockport at age 94. In 1942, Reta moved to Kendall and taught Junior High English. She earned her master of education degree from the University of Rochester and was the Elementary Coordinator at the time of retirement from Kendall Central School in 1973. Reta was an active and contributing member of her community. She served in leadership positions in the Kendall United Methodist Church, the Alpha Theta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society-International Honor Society for Women Educators, the Orleans Unit of Retired Teachers, the Visitor Center at the Albion Correctional Facility and 4-H leader (20 years). In 1989 Reta was presented the Dewitt Clinton Masonic award for Community Service from Social Lodge 713 Kendall. Predeceased by her father, Clarence Guy Dolan who died in France during World War I; mother Myra Low Dolan; brother, Duane Dolan; niece Paula (William) Perry. She is survived by her brother Lawrence Dolan; several nieces and nephews; many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
There will be no services. Contributions can be made to the Kendall United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 464, Kendall, NY 14476 in her memory.
GREECE
•Dooley, Richard J., Died October 24, 2012. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Honey Dooley; his children, Kathleen (Walter) Seeley, Cindy (Bill) Byam, Richard Dooley, Sue (Phil) Vandevelde, Stephen Dooley, Lori (Brian) Antonelli; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Doris) Dooley; sisters, Mary Cloonan, Patti (Steven) Levinsohn, Rita (Ted) Taylor, Bonnie Schoenheit; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Richard was a proud Navy Veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated October 27 at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Interment private. Contributions can be made to the American Red Cross or Hildebrandt Hospice in his memory.
HILTON
•Herring, Donald R., October 23, 2012, age 65, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father, Donald W. Herring and his in-laws, Fergus and Irene Hegan. Don is survived by his loving wife, Maureen; his devoted sons, Patrick (Anita) and Matthew; his loving grandson, Shane; his devoted mother, Jane Herring and sister, Lyn Morgan, Cathie DeMay, Janice (Michael) Kiley; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue (Don) Henry and Bob (Loreen) Hegan; several nieces and nephews. He was a retiree of Kodak and Xerox.
Funeral Services were held October 27 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery.
•Palumbo, Emma M., On October 19, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; son, James McDaniel; grandchildren, Shealyn and Alexandria McDaniel; her brother, Vern “Butch” West; and father-in-law, Ralph Palumbo; several brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and cousins; also her best friend, Debbie Breeze. Emma was predeceased by her son, Vincent McDaniel; and her brothers, Ray, Lyle and Frank West.
Funeral Services were held October 22 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Center in her memory.
•Roll, John Paul, October 13, 2012 on his 84th birthday. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Eleanor Roll and two sisters. He is survived by a brother; eight nieces and several great and great-great nephews and nieces. Interment, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he was raised. Family there will hold a Memorial Service. Retired from Kodak and was an honorably discharged Navy Veteran with service on the USS Albany. Jack’s closest friend, Annette Tancreti Cozamanis, enjoyed a 46 year friendship with him and was instrumental in him building a new home in Hilton, where he enjoyed residency for 45 years. Special thanks to her and also to Jessie and Dave Brugger and the Turpyns.
KENDALL
•Wais, Alan J., August 6, 1927 to September 21, 2012. Survived by wife Toshia; daughter, Diane Hennekey (Joe Recco); son Paul (Vicky) Wais; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Predeceased by son John Wais; parents William and Jeanne Wais; sister Mary Higley; brother David Wais. Alan served in the US Navy. He was an active member in the Kendall Lions, Concordia Lutheran Church and the Kendall School Board. He owned and operated a large fruit farm in Kendall.
His Memorial Service was held October 27 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Kendall. Contributions can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church in his memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Hailstone, Woneta Jeryl, Died October 24, 2012 after a sudden illness. Predeceased by her parents, Wesley and Francis Reed; brothers, William and Lloyd; and sisters, Virginia and Mildred. Survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Brenda Harding (Mark Harding) of Churchville; son, Stephen Hailstone (Amanda Hailstone) of LeRoy; grandchildren, April Harding, Molly Harding, Jacob Hailstone, and Sydney Hailstone; brothers, Robert, Carl and Petrimus; and sisters, Mary, Joyce, Barbara and Ruby.
A Funeral Mass was held October 27 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Contributions can be made to Child Fund International in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Nau, Pearl J. (Arielly), October 16, 2012 at age 82. Pearl is survived by her husband of 60 years, Edward J. Nau; her children, Michael (Darleen) Nau, Michele (Michael) Allen and Marilyn (Jim) Schleyer; grandchildren, Mark (Missy Wilcox) and Eric (Jess) Nau, Chris (Leela) and Jeff (Jill) Chadbourne, Jason (Andrea), Curtis (Marlena Salfity) and Katie Allen; great-grandchildren, Maeli and Liam Nau, Tori Allen, Ethan and Evelyn Chadbourne; siblings, Mickey Luke, Tom (Bobbie) Arielly, Gloria Stuhlmiller, Dick (Bonnie) Arielly, Lillian (David) Peters; sister-in-law, Jean Nau; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held October 22 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Private interment. Contributions can be made to School of the Holy Childhood or to Hope Hall in her memory.
•Stilwell, Rose, October 23, 2102 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Charlie Stilwell; parents, Anthony and Elizabeth Schiano; siblings, Michael, Mario and Mary Ann Schiano. Survived by her brother, Albert (Joan) Schiano of Baltimore; sister, Dodie (Bill) Mickelson; sister-in-law, Grace Schiano; step-daughters, Sharron Freitas, Joan Cosselman and their families; many loving nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated October 27 at St. Jude the Apostle Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be sent to St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4100 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY 14606 or the School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.
