BROCKPORT
•Garrison, Betty L. (Sehm), age 78 of Waukesha, Wisconsin, formerly of Brockport, died January 2, 2013. Predeceased by husband Bernard L. Garrison and grandson Mathew Monnier. Survived by sisters Marilyn (David) Catlin, Marion (Hank) Dilger and Margie Meyers; daughters Deborah (Robert) Monnier, Denise (Thomas) Doege, Catherine (Gerald) Duke; son, Stephen Barrus; grandchildren, James Monnier, Kristi Cox, Emily Monnier, Peter Barrus and great grandchildren, Melanie and Kyra Monnier; also survived by nieces and nephews Donald (Kimberly) Catlin, Jason Catlin, Debbie Catlin and great nieces Alexandra, Kiena and Alyssa. Also loved by many other friends and family members.
A celebration of Bernie and Betty’s life will be held at Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 4th Section Road, Brockport on January 19 at 11 a.m. Graveside Service at Holley Cemetery to follow.
•Mosher, Arthur G., On January 4, 2013 at age 93. Predeceased by his brother Gifford Mosher. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Helen; children, Bruce (Elaine), Wayne (Gail), Ginny (Bruce) Spielman; grandchildren Bryan (Susan) Mosher, Derek (Beth) Mosher, Jeffrey Mosher, Morgan Mosher, Abby and Tyler Spielman; two great grandchildren Chase and Cheyne Mosher; brother H. Bradley (Hattie) Mosher; sister Betty Knab; sister-in-law Marie Mosher; brother-in-law Gene Walker; sister-in-law Betty Walker; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held January 12 at the First Baptist Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Aurora House, First Baptist Church or Honor Flight Rochester in his memory.
CHILI
•Heim, Geraldine M., January 2, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, William E. Heim Sr. Survived by seven children, Nancy, Barbara and Carol Heim, Marilyn (Delbert) Newman, Mary Ellen (Douglas) Miller, Patricia (Jon) Barnes, William Heim Jr.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald and Louis Pierson; sister, Dolores Fisher; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said January 7 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Chili. Private entombment, Riverside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 in her memory.
•Latona, James P., Sr. “La,” Suddenly on January 3, 2013, at age 52. Jim was a resident of Ogden, Chili and Gates throughout the course of his remarkable life. Jim was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. Jim was a partner with the firm Thaney & Associates, CPAs, P.C. for 25 years, a member of RCC, and served on boards for several charities. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Karen (Aureli) Latona; children, Danielle (Tom) Hammel and Jimmy; his mother, Philomena Bragg; his mother-in-law, Lise Crevier; brother, Matt; sisters, Jackie (Don) Michlin and Valerie (Ken) Shelter; sister-in-law, Sandy (Gary) Jones; and brother-in-law, Richard (Sandi) Aureli; nieces, Alyssa Michlin and Ashley Aureli; and nephew, Richie Aureli; along with many close family and friends.
Funeral Services were held January 10 at St. Helen’s Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to the James Latona Baseball Athletic Scholarship Fund, c/o Churchville-Chili High School, 5786 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428 in his memory.
•Mejia, Oscar, on January 2, 2013. Originally from Medellin, Columbia, he is survived by Leticia, his wife of 56 years; he is also survived by his children, Claudia (Richard Willett), Ana (David Keller), Olga (Thomas Pitel) and Andres (Brenda Mejia) and his grandchildren. Predeceased by his loving daughter, Maria Isabel and parents, Jorge and Lia Mejia. Oscar was a long time employee of Eastman Kodak.
A Funeral Mass was said January 8 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Chili. Contributions can be made to The Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14614, Attn: Whitney, in his memory.
•Osborne, Rev. Victor B. Sr., January 3, 2013 at the age of 97. Victor was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, F. Louise Osborne. He is survived by his sons, George (Betsy), Victor (Ruth) and Leon (Jan) Osborne; daughters, Martha (Robert) Whiting and Alberta (David) Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Victor’s faithful pastoral ministry lasted over 63 years within the eastern United States.
A Memorial Service was held January 12 at Covenant Life Fellowship, Ontario, New York. Donations can be made to Advent Christian World Missions c/o Covenant Life Fellowship, 1574 Hennessy Road, Ontario, NY 14519 in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Fairbank, Dolores C. (Schutt), January 6, 2013 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband, Merton and son, Douglas Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly Tomaszewski and Debra Landers; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Henry (Linda) Schutt and sister, Maryann Fagner; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Her Memorial Service was held January 11 at the Churchville United Methodist Church. Contributions can be directed to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.
HAMLIN
•Battey, William F. “Bill,” December 27, 2012 at age 71. Survived by his wife, Hiroko Battey; children, Kimi (Ken) Burgess, William (Christine) Battey Jr.; grandchildren, Brandon and Alyssa Burgess, Rachael Battey; brother, Frank Battey; dear relatives and friends. Bill was a proud Marine Veteran and enjoyed volunteering for Honor Flight of Rochester and Operation Welcome Home as their photographer.
His Funeral Service was held January 7 at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, Greece. Interment private. Contributions can be made to Honor Flight of Rochester or the Veterans Outreach Center-Operation Welcome Home Program in his memory.
HILTON
•Barton, Catherine A. (Blake), January 7, 2013 at age 78. Predeceased by her husbands, George H. Blake and John Barton. Mother of Kim (James) Sapienza; grandmother of Danielle (Oliver) Gorevski, Michael (Mykel) Sapienza and Gina Sapienza (Mike Seaman); great-grandmother of Evangeline Gorevski; sister of Lucille and Dorothy White; many other family and friends.
Services were held January 9 at Dierna Funeral Home, Rochester. Contributions can be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital Tribute Program in her memory.
HOLLEY
•DeFilipps, Sara J. (Skellen), age 91, died January 7, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, George; she is survived by her children, Lewis (Marsha) DeFilipps of Holley, Jerry (Bruce D. McClung) DeFilipps of Ohio, Jane (Les) Buell of Williamson; grandchildren, Jodi (Greg) Foster, Anne (Mike) Schutz, Paul DeFilipps, James (Marie) DeFilipps, Catherine Buell, Karen (Sean) MacWilliam; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Louise Lusk and Dorothy Skellen, both of Holley; brothers-in-law, Michael (Pat) DeFilipps of Holley, Edward DeFilipps of Holley, Frank Formicola of Holley, David DeFilipps of Virginia; several nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved Kitty Cat.
Funeral Services were held January 12 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans or the Murray-Holley Historical Society in her memory.
KENDALL
•Robb, Lynne M., age 66, died January 4, 2013 at Lakeside Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband George in 2005. She is survived by her children, Robert (Kathy) Robb, Barbara Robb, Cynthia (Hilario) Cruz-Reyes all of Holley, Richard (Angela) Robb of Kendall; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Steve and Mike Bane of Lyndonville; sister Laurel Bane of Medina; best friend, Irene (Jim) Osborne of Hamlin; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held January 8 at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment in Lynhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville.
NORTH CHILI
•Gilman, Jane Ladd, January 6, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Philip Gilman; sister, Frances (Betty) Ladd; and brother, John Robert Ladd. She is survived by her son, Andrew Gilman; her daughters, Amy Flannery, Martha (Atul) Pradhan, Emily (Michael) Denning; sister-in-law, Dorothea Ladd; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her nursing career included 13 years at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. After leaving to raise her family, she resumed her career at Roberts Wesleyan College teaching nursing for ten years. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Rochester.
A Funeral Service was held January 12 at First Baptist Church of Rochester. Donations can be made to University of Rochester School of Nursing www.son.rochester.edu, Cottage Grove Memory Care Residence, 48 Cottage Grove Circle, North Chili, NY 14514 or First Baptist Church of Rochester in her memory.
•Whittingham, Dorothy M. (McEwen), January 3, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas Whittingham; sisters, Mary Frances (Belvin) Bartholomew, Eileen Scragg and Virginia McEwen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Olive Gassaway, Elsie Zimmerman, Howard Whittingham and Floyd Ryhal. Survived by her daughters, Elizabeth A. Whittingham and Marlena Wetherwax; grandchildren, Kathryn M. (Randy) Zak and John T. Wetherwax; sisters, Julia (William) Breese, Marjorie Ryhal and Ellen (Charles) Nye; brother-in-law, Samuel Gassaway; numerous nieces and nephews. Her career in nursing included 32 years as Chair of the Division of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan College. Through her dedication and leadership, she encouraged and inspired many young persons entering nursing and education. Dorothy was also active in numerous nursing and community organizations, including Greater Opportunities in Nursing. She was an active member of Pearce Memorial Church, participated in Stephens Ministry and was supportive of worldwide missions.
Her Funeral Service was celebrated January 6 at Pearce Memorial Church. Private interment in North Chili Rural Cemetery. Donations can be sent to the Division of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 in memory of Dorothy Whittingham.
SPENCERPORT
•Baird, Eileen M. (Stumpf), December 30, 2012. Eileen is predeceased by her husband George F. Baird and infant children, Ronald, Charlene and Roger. She is survived by her best friend and companion Jim Riley; son, Richard (Peggy) Baird; grandchildren, Michelle (Scott) Curtis, Michael (Darla) Baird; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Stephanie, Joseph, Michael, Emma and Sean; several nieces and nephews. Eileen was a member of the Spencerport Fire Department and American Legion Post Ladies Auxiliaries.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated January 7 at St. John the Evangelist Church of Spencerport. Spring interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to American Legion, Trimmer Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 in her memory.
•DeWaters, Charles L., January 2, 2013 at the age of 86. Charles was predeceased by his wives, Marie and Lois (Britton) DeWaters; parents, Marion and Catherine DeWaters and daughter, Lynn. He is survived by his children, Bob (Lori) DeWaters, Sharon (Fran) Schwalm, Lori (Jay) Johnson; stepchildren, Ward (Cathy) Britton, Diane (Everett) Weaver and Mary (Marshall) Reazor; grandchildren, Keith (Carrie) DeWaters, Kristie DeWaters, Fran (Becky) Schwalm, Jake and Lynn Johnson; many great-grandchildren and step grandchildren; siblings, Marian Weckelman, Ken, Carl (Peggy) and Ernie (Dolores) DeWaters.
Funeral Services were held January 6 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, New York.
•Klafehn, Madison Savannah, April 19, 2006-December 29, 2012. Madison joined her uncle Shaun in Heaven after a long battle with Krabbes Disease. Survived by her parents, Lisa and Dustin Klafehn; loving brother, Logan; grandparents, Butch and Diane Rypma, Lena Belsher and Terry Hamilton, Dale Ryerse (Debbie) and great grandparents; many aunts, uncles, cousins.
Her Funeral Mass was said January 8 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Rochester. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. To share a memory please visit www.NewcomerRochester.com.
•Luke, Ruth G., January 9, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Howard A. Luke. Survived by her daughter Delia Ann (William R.) Robinson from Albion; grandchildren, William (Lisa) Robinson of Stanley, New York, Christine Morehouse of Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, Aaron (Christine) Robinson of Albion and Alex Robinson of Spencerport; six great grandchildren, Tyler, William, Kourtni, Peyton, MaKenzi and Lily. Ruth worked for SUNY Brockport for 17 years in their food service. She ended her career there as manager of the then new Gallery Restaurant on campus.
Funeral Services were held January 12 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery.
•True, Blair L., Age 82, a dairy farmer from Spencerport and Perry, died January 3, 2013 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife Ruth E. Mosholder True; two daughters, Nancy (Philip Harnden) McGuire of Spencerport, Ellen True of Livonia; four sons, Glenn (Amy) True, Jeffrey (Stacia) True, Brian (Diane) True all of Perry and Barry (Sharon) True of Warsaw; 14 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two cousins, Beverly Brazill of California and John Hawkins of Virginia; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents E. Landis and Helen Blackford True and a sister Jane Richards.
Funeral Services were held January 7 at the First Congregational Church in Perry Center. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ogden. Contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church in Perry Center or to the Perry Emergency Ambulance in his memory.
•Ward, Raymond T., Sr., age 85 of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Spencerport. Predeceased by his son, Jimmy. Survived by his two sons, R. Thomas (Irene) Ward of Chili and Edward (Joanne) Ward of Nottingham, New Hampshire; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews and many good friends. Ray owned C & R Fixture and Gauge Co. and then retired from Xerox as a model maker. Member of the American Legion and the VFW in Apache Junction, Arizona.
A Memorial Service was held in Arizona on January 7. Interment at the family’s convenience. Donations can be sent to Janet’s Assisted Living, 232 South 89th Street, Mesa, Arizona 85206 or to Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona in his memory.
•Weller, Thelma A., January 7, 2013 at age 89. Thelma was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Alton H. Weller in 2007. She is survived by her children, Roger (Sara) Weller, Tom (Joyce) Weller, Deb (Thomas) Weller-Plucknette; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Thelma has a great and life-long love of music, the English language, cross word puzzles and Ogden Presbyterian Church.
A Memorial Service was held January 11 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Contributions can be made to Ogden Presbyterian Church or Lifetime Care Hospice in her memory.
