Special Tribute to…
Herbert MacNaughton, artist, writer, and general good guy
Herb MacNaughtonYou could trust Herb. MacNaughton would have a different take on things. Once characterized as an affable curmudgeon, he stylized his writing with humor and wit, often giving it a very localized spin.
Herb. wrote best when he could put his perspective in play. He was a columnist for Suburban News long before there were four editions of the newspapers and several different advertising publications bonded together under the company name Westside News Inc. For some of that time, Jim O’Connor was the owner of the company, Julia Hahn the editor, Keith Ryan was an advertising representative and the offices were located across from the NYSDOT building on Route 259 south of Route 31.
A sample of “The PAssing PArade” column is copied below.
He wore his signature Commodore’s cap just about every where he went. He was an accomplished artist who captured with oils on canvas places he had visited in his travels and scenes he envisioned. In one of his last writing assignments for Westside News Inc. he defined for readers how the newspapers are put together in a thorough fashion representative of his attention to detail.
He loved the converted barn studio on West Avenue in Hilton which he and Elsie called home for many years. Herb. died peacefully on October 31, 2012. He is survived by his children, Pam (Fred) Roy, Chali (James) DiCataldo and Barry MacNaughton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company.
His Funeral Service was held November 3 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Parma-Greece United Church of Christ in his memory.
Westside News Inc. staff
The PAssing PArade
by Herb. MacNaughton
April Fool’s Column, March 30, 1982
The publishing world floods the reading public with a continuous flow of materials but some of the books that never made it, and never will, bear intriguing titles. Would-be authors are everywhere and the following list just scratches the surface.
I myself set out to make the best cellar list with “Procrastination — Sooner or Later” but I never got to it. The Reverend David Knopp was working on a book, “The Point of Having Church Steeples” but says he couldn’t get inspired. Tom Burger had two works in preparation: “Cemeteries Are Forever” which he discovered was a grave mistake and “The Art of Dying” which he felt might cause him to get carried away.
“Writing Your Last Bequest” was being authored by Frederick Holbrook but he lost his will. Jim O’Connor was preparing a tome on the “History of Movable Type” but couldn’t get the lead out. Laurie Allen and Judy Allen were collaborating on “Hairdressers Make Waves” but it wasn’t permanent. Dave Rowley did some preliminary work on “Your Plumbing and You” but found it drained him.
“Delicatessen Delicacies” was submitted to a publisher by Huey but the editor returned it because it had no hero. Another editor made cutting remarks about Bill Gavigan’s “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow.” “Carpeting the Home” by Doug Marple just didn’t cover the subject. John Heinrich started on “Counting Your Tows” but soon found that the plot broke down. Kilo Watt sent to the publishers “Understanding Electricity” but they felt it was too shocking. Rick Holden prepared a definitive work, “Stock Cars — They Are Driven” but it was too racy. Pat Cleary finished “Copy Cat” but it was returned for being too repetitious. Seal tried to get started on “Clowning Around” but couldn’t make up a plot. Roger Buda authored “Potholes, We’ve Had Our Fill” but got into a rut. Dale Austin published “Today’s Pharmacy” but it was a drug on the market. … Joe Clement did some work on “School Administrators I Have Known” but the principal principal had no principles. Mary Lou Rockow was working on “You Are What You Eat” but she couldn’t stomach it. “Laundromats — Today and Tomorrow” was tried by Ron Waterstraat but it didn’t wash. Marilyn Brown submitted “Gardening Is Not For Everyone” but the editors felt it had been raked over too many times. Mike and Peg Naughton launched “Restaurants We Have Known” but it didn’t serve the purpose. “How To Drive In Reverse” by Winnie Bago bombed because she couldn’t back up her facts. Paul Wadsworth began “Wound Up On Old Clocks” but ran out of time. “Beer is Heady Stuff” was chosen by George Bauman and Robert McCurdy but the first draft was terrible.
11/21/12
BROCKPORT
•Eastman, Anne Martel, November 17, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, G. Sidney Eastman. She is survived by her sons, Richard Eastman of West Henrietta and Lawrence (Christine) Eastman of Long Island, NY; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She taught High School Latin, French and English in the states of Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She was Dean of Girls and Head of the Language Department at East Greenwich Academy, Rhode Island. After moving to New York, she was Head of the French Department at Spencerport High School. She was involved in a variety of community endeavors in Brockport. She was a member of the Foreign Language Association, the New York State Teachers and Western Monroe County Teachers Association and National Education Association.
A Memorial Service is planned for the spring of 2013.
•Schmidt, Loretta M., died November 15, 2012, at age 102. Wife of the late Rufus Schmidt. Mother of Joan Berman, Enid Nagel and Constance Umland. Survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Sister of Olive Essex and Celia Paquette and several nieces and nephews. Loretta was a member of the Brockport United Methodist Church for over 70 years.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 1, at 1 p.m. from the Harry A. Wedekindt Funeral Home, 280 Grover Cleveland Highway, Amherst, NY. Friends invited. If desired, memorials can be made to the Brockport United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 247, Brockport, NY 14420 or the American Cancer Society.
CHILI
•Perger, John B., November 15, 2012, age 81. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Nina; daughters, Sandy (Russell) Coleman and Susan Griffin; five grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Toth of Hungary; several nieces, nephews and friends. John was a longtime member of Hungarian Club.
A Funeral Mass was said November 20 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Chili. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Red Cross or to the church in his memory.
HAMLIN
•Gaesser, Shirley M. (Preiss) RN, on November 12, 2012, in West Chester, Ohio while visiting her daughter Mary. She was born in Rochester in 1935 and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing as a RN in 1955. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Walter George; seven children, Michael (Kathleen), Edward (Valerie), Mary, James (Rona), Daniel (Sandra), Ronald (Tammy), and Karen (Linda); 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sister and brothers, Carol, William (Katie) and Richard Preiss. She was the daughter of and is predeceased by Albert and Lou (Catherine) Preiss.
A Memorial Service and Mass was held November 24 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Hamlin. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in her memory.
HILTON
•O’Keefe, David J., peacefully on November 13, 2012 at age 79. David is survived by his wife Joanne; son Stephen (Patti Serio); daughters Patricia (Bill) Hannaway and Karen (James) Limardo; three granddaughters, Laura Serio, Alexandra Hannaway and Jessica Limardo and a loving extended family. David was a teacher in the Rochester City School District and then executive director of the Rochester Teachers Association, from which he retired in 1996.
A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
•Statt, Ruth A., on November 14, 2012. Predeceased by her husbands, Joseph Gervasi, Leslie Gillette and George Statt. She is survived by her children, Karen (Joseph) Tubiolo, Ruth (Danny) Armstrong of Huntersville, North Carolina, Patricia Gervasi, Keith Gillette of Apache Junction, Arizona, Eugene Gillette and Susan (Grayson) Shoun of King, North Carolina; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; her brother Charles (Lucy) Eygabroad; sisters, Phyllis Eygaboard and Nancy (Richard Barnes) Eygabroad; several nieces and nephews.
Her Memorial Service was held November 16 at Ogden Presbyterian Church. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation or the Multiple Sclerosis Society in her memory.
HOLLEY
•Papaleo, Richard “Ric,” November 3, 2012 suddenly at age 62. The son of Antoinette Barbera-Papaleo and the late Dominic Papaleo. Survived by his wife, Cindy (Furguson) Papaleo; children, Michelle (Doug) Armstrong, Renee Papaleo; granddaughters, Alexa and Kylie Armstrong; step children Christine, Jon and Mike Schneider; foster son Dean (Veronica) Quick; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ric served his country during 2 tours in Vietnam for the US Army and as an Orleans County NY Mounted Sheriff. Recipient of the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and Good Conduct Medal.
A Military Service was held November 24, 2012 at The Brockport Veterans Club, Brockport.
•Rowley, Donna S. (Miller), Age 45, died November 16, 2012. Predeceased by her husband John. Survived by her children, James, Jeremy (Elissa), Heather, Benjamin, Andrew, Madeline; grandchildren, Kailyn, Jonah, Cameron; parents, Douglas and Sherilyn Miller; brothers, Richard, Douglas (Yolanda), Jeffrey (Carolina); sister Dawn Theil; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Service was held November 20 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans in her memory.
KENDALL
•Pawlaczyk-Merrick, Carla Ann, “Sugarbear,” age 40 years, peacefully passed after a long battle with cancer, November 13, 2012. She graduated from Kendall High School in 1991. After graduation she enlisted in the United States Air Force and served four years as an MP in Germany. After returning home she lived in Blackhawk, Colorado. She was predeceased by her father Carl A. Pawlaczyk Jr. She is survived by her loving husband John Merrick; loving mother of Caleb, Ariel and Siera Plank; parents Janet Craig Herman; siblings Kevin Ross, Serena Buchiere (Ross), Trease Killian (Ross); several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.
A remembrance of Carla will be held on Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Road, Kendall.
•Robb, Harold J., age 78, died November 19, 2012 at his home. He was born in Hamlin, the son of Edgar and Nina Robb and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He was a truck driver for Eastman Kodak until retirement and then drove for Lynette & Sons Farm. Harold was a longtime member of the Palmyra Moose Lodge #1420. He is survived by his wife Ileane (Bailey) of 49 years; three daughters, Terry (David) Wolfe of Hamlin, Ileane Malachowski (Timothy) of Lyndonville, Joyce Robb-Arvai of Albion; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Catherine Staples of Florida; brother, Frank (Sue) Robb of Brockport; sister-in-law, Lynn Robb of Kendall; many nieces, nephews, friends and his buddy Charlie. He was predeceased by great granddaughter, Autumn Lynn and brothers, George, Theodore and Howard.
Funeral Services were held November 23 at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment, Sandy Creek Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Morton Fire Department in his memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Marcello, Benjamin, November 18, 2012. Predeceased by his daughter, Angela Paolozzi Allocco; brother, John Marcello; sister, Elizabeth Mitchell. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Marcello; children, Donna (John) Wall, Marie Ilardo, BenG (Jodi) Marcello; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, George (Terri) Marcello; sister, Mary (Frank) Monachino; sisters-in-law, Clara Marcello, Barbara Fischer, Eleanor Stutz; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Marcello was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company and an Army Veteran of WWII.
His Funeral Mass was said November 21 at St. Christopher’s Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be directed to Heritage Christian Services, 349 Commercial Street, Suite 2795, East Rochester, NY 14445 or to St. Christopher’s Church, 3350 Union Street, North Chili, NY 14514 in his memory.
•Pierson, Ruth K., November 15, 2012 at age 79. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald; son, Tad (Silvia) Pierson; daughter, Heidi (Warren) Kozireski; siblings in Germany, Waltraud (Eberhard) Mayer, Gert (Alicia) Nyenhuis; siblings in the US, Hans (Inge) Nyenhuis, Marie Luise Moschini; several nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Ceremony was celebrated November 19 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Rochester. Donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4043 Maple Road, Suite 105, Amherst, NY 14226 in her memory.
OGDEN
•Benson, Joseph A. “Joey,” on November 19, 2012. Survived by his loving wife, Jorja; stepson, John; parents, Joseph Jr. and Andria Benson; father-in-law, George Moon; sister, Marjorie (Stephen) McIlwaine; his brother, Mark (Amy) Benson; brothers-in-law, Ronald, Richard (Christina), Gerald (Julie) Moon; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Prayer Service was held November 21 at James R. Gray Funeral Home, Gates. Private interment. Donations can be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Powell, Lillian Kaye (Gregory) “Chickie,” on November 15, 2012. She was born in Lexington, New York on July 13, 1934. Chickie graduated from Hunter-Tannersville Central Schools and received a Bachelor of Arts from Albany State University, a Masters of Education from the University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education and a Certificate of Administration from SUNY Brockport. Chickie had a successful career as an English and Social Studies teacher at both the Spencerport Central School District and with the Churchville Chili Central School District. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James J. Powell; her daughter, Diana (Keery); son-in-law Brian; granddaughters Alexandra and Caitlyn; brothers-in-law Claude (Shirley) Powell and Ralph (Wanda) Powell; sister-in-law, Joyce Simms; nieces and nephews, friends and extended family. She was a member of the Spencerport United Methodist Church and a 50 year member of Etolian Chapter #308, Order of the Eastern Star, and Daughters of the Nile. Until the time of her illness she was active in several charities, especially those involving people with disabilities, the homeless and animal welfare.
Lillian’s Funeral Service will be celebrated 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 25 at Spencerport United Methodist Church, 32 Amity Street, Spencerport.
