BROCKPORT
•Bissonette, Lorraine, December 24, 2012 at age 85. Predeceased by her daughter, Diane and husband Vernon. She is survived by her son Lyn (Donna) and daughter, Claire (Paul) Tomaino, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services were held privately. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
•Caperton, Sherry J., December 14, 2012 at age 69. Survived by children, Mark (Janet) Cole, Webster, Debrora (Bob) Cole, Brockport, Timothy (Lynnette) Cole, Rochester; brother, William (Nancee) Caperton, South Livonia; nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.
•Kepler, Michael Shawn, December 21, 2012, age 58. He is survived by his wife and partner, Marianne (Wilson); sons, Chris (Tracy), Shawn (Jessica), and Scott Kepler; his parents, Elaine and Victor; grandchildren, Ben, Julia, Katelyn, Alexeea, Ashton and Peyton; brothers, Frank (Donna) and Steve (Kathy) Kepler; sister, Cindy (Randy) Dumas; step-daughter, Laura (Jon) Neubauer; mother-in-law, Betty Wilson and family, a large extended family and Ernie the cat. Mike was owner/manager of Sign Maintenance.
A Memorial Service was held December 29 at Kendall United Methodist Church. Donations can be made to Kendall United Methodist Church, Sandy Creek Seventh Day Adventist Church or Open Door Mission in his memory.
•Reid, Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. “Nick,” On December 13, 2012 at age 26 while proudly serving his country in Afghanistan. He is survived by his parents Ken and Dorothy Reid; sister, Susie Reid; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Nick was a 2004 graduate of Brockport High School. He enlisted in the US Army in 2006 as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. Nick was on his second tour of duty to Afghanistan. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
A Funeral Service with full military honors was held December 29 at The Fathers House, Chili. Contributions can be made to the EOD Memorial at www.eodmemorial.org in his memory.
CHILI
•Battaglino, Teresa (Conversi), December 22, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, Frank D. Battaglino; son, Joseph A. Battaglino; father and mother, Bernardino and Giuseppa Conversi; sister, Patricia (Ivan) Ranaletta; brother, Bill (Grace) Conversi. She is survived by her children, Linda Noto, Frank (Laurie) Battaglino of Maryland; grandchildren, James H. (Sara) Noto, Heather Noto, Frank, Gabriel and Anthony Battaglino; great granddaughter, Olivia; sisters, Toni Bianchi and Lucille Conversi; sister-in-law, Josephine Veltre; many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Teresa was a retiree of the City of Rochester and a chairperson of the Villavallelonga Picnic Association.
Her Funeral Mass was said December 28 at St. Pius X Church, Chili. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
•Ceccanti, Albert, December 23, 2012, at age 90. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary; children, Marilyn Bock, Carol (Richard) Caranddo, Christine (Fred) Haase, Carl Ceccanti, and Michael (Tara) Ceccanti; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Al was a member of the VFW Post 1457 and served as Commander of the Greater Rochester Chapter of Ex-POW’s and served as an Army Ranger in WWII with the 5th Ranger Battalion.
A Funeral Mass was held December 28 at St. Monica’s Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Honor Flight or to the church in his memory.
•Curtice, Joan D., December 25, 2012, age 80. Predeceased by her husband, Lloyd. Survived by her children, Gary (Cheryl), Jeffrey, Lynn (Charles Berry) and Daniel (Wendy); grandchildren, Kelly (Blake), Kyle and Celeena; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Kody; sister, Barb (Walt) Bittner; brothers, Bill (June) and Ron (June) Dick; several nieces, nephews and friends. Joan was a member of the Chili Ladies Auxillary.
Funeral Services were held December 29 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to Chili Fire Department or Chili Ambulance in her memory.
•Lane, Ronald G., December 20, 2012. Survived by his wife Janet; children, Julie Wittman, Eric Lane, Janeen (Ray) Ornt; granddaughters, Amanda, Alaina and Leah; sisters and brothers; nieces and nephews.
Services were held December 27 at James R. Gray Funeral Home, Gates. Burial December 28 in Grove Place Cemetery.
•McElwain, Mary R. (Schreiber), December 24, 2012 at age 93. Predeceased by her husbands, Leslie Schreiber and Raymond McElwain. Survived by her children, Bruce (Susan), James (Wendy), Scott Schreiber, Gary (Elizabeth) McElwain and Bonnie (Elio) Gorgievski; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service was held December 29 at White Haven Memorial Park.
HILTON
•Barrow, Elma, December 21, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, John; her son, Gary Coleburn; numerous other family members and friends.
Funeral Services were held December 26 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.
•DiPalermo, Anthony R., December 24, 2012, age 75. Predeceased by parents, Antonio and Anna and sister, Angelina Mankus. Survived by his daughters, Luz Marie (Jeffry) Smeenk, Marlena (Willard) Nivison, Anita (Walter) DiPalermo Sugden; grandchildren, Morgan Nivison, Nicole, Kathryn Smeenk, Nina Owen and Keigan Sugden. He was a retired Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy.
Funeral Services were held December 29 at Falvo Funeral Home, Rochester. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Golisano Children’s Hospital in his memory.
•Kierecki, Sarah J. (Wegman), December 23, 2012, age 81. Predeceased by her husband, John R. Kierecki, 2005. Survived by her children, John (Sandra) Kierecki, Suzan (Ken) Poulton; grandchildren, Jared (Jennifer) Kierecki, Janel (Kevin) Butlin, Jennifer (Cory) Butlin; her brother, William (JoAnn) Wegman; her sister, Mary Curry. She shared her home with many pets over the years; her favorites being Teresa and Shadow.
Funeral Services were held December 29 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Riverside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450 in her memory.
NORTH CHILI
•VanDerwerken, James, Suddenly, December 19, 2012, age 36. He leaves his children, Elise and James Scott, and their mother, Angela Scott; parents, Guy and Dawn VanDerwerken; siblings, Jerry (Amanda) VanDerwerken, Lisa (Jay) Campbell, Lauea (Brock) Miller, Jason (Bernadette) Zukoski, Marc (Sharon) Zukoski and Cory Zukoski; many nieces and nephews; girlfriend, Amy Street.
Funeral Services were held December 27 at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, Webster. Contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House, 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester 14620 in his memory.
ODGEN
•DiRenzo, Mary, December 24, 2012 at age 90. She was predeceased by her husband, Augie DiRenzo, son, Augie DiRenzo Jr., son-in-law, Bob Segelin. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Beldue, Linda Segelin; son-in-law, John Beldue; grandchildren, Kevin Beldue, Craig Beldue, Renee (Troy) Quale, Stacy Segelin; great-grandchildren, Hannah Rose Beldue, Joshua James Beldue, Robert Segelin, Marley Segelin and nieces and nephews.
All services with respect to Mary’s wishes were held privately. Donations can be made to The Open Door Mission, P.O. Box 14236, Rochester, NY 14608 in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Alkins, Irene G., December 20, 2012 at the age of 81. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Donald J. Alkins and her parents, Nicholas and Helen Rodak. She is survived by her children, Mary E. (Javier Berrocal) Alkins, James (Bonnie) Alkins, Ann M. (Vincent) Sapia and David (Melissa Gray) Alkins; grandchildren, Melissa (Annie), Christina (Mathew), Jeffrey, Peter, Amanda, Erika, Chiara and Grayson; siblings, George, Nick (Jean), John, William and Peter Rodak; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated December 24 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.
•Hagmier, Gregory L., December 21, 2012 at age 74. He is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Irene Hagmier; two brothers and one nephew. Survived by his loving wife, Ruth (Kaeselau); children, David (Sherry) and Carole (Greg) Newsome; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hagmier and Hannah (Cody) Coopenberg; great-grandchild, Landon Hagmier; sister, Mildred Kindt; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held December 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencerport. Private intemrent. Contributions can be made to the Dialysis Unit at Unity Hospital or Trinity Lutheran Church, 191 Nichols Street, Spencerport 14559 in his memory.
