Obituaries

OBITUARIES – WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2013

AREA

•Fletcher, Ruby, age 98, died January 13, 2013 in North Carolina. Predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Laymen Emerald Fletcher. Ruby is survived by her daughters Shirley Horwath and husband Fred (Skip); Sylvia Knight and husband Jim; Donna Gilbert and husband Terry and her son Donald (Bob) Fletcher and wife Lorraine. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Scott Horwath and wife Kim; Kristen Taylor, Jimmy Knight and wife Katrina, Kevin Knight and wife Miranda, Jackie Knight, Todd Gilbert and wife Stephanie, Jacob Fletcher and wife Beth and Jill Siler and husband William; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.

Ruby served the Lord with her husband Reverend Laymen Fletcher for 46 years in Canada and Western New York. In the early 60s they moved to the Hilton/Parma area and focused their work with God at the Parma Free Methodist Church. In 1969 a new church and parsonage was built in Parma at the corner of Burritt Road and Route 259. After retirement the couple lived in North Chili, Spencerport and Florida. In 2007 Ruby and Laymen moved to Harrisburg, North Carolina, to be closer to two of their daughters, Sylvia and Donna, and their families. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2007 and Laymen died two months later on August 21, 2007.

A Service to celebrate her life was held January 19. Interment, Carolina Memorial Cemetery.

 

BROCKPORT

•Clement, Patricia Ann (McKay), peacefully on January 9, 2013. Patricia is predeceased by her parents Donald F. and Ruth B. McKay. Survived by her siblings Donald C. (Wanda) McKay of Houston, Texas, Barbara (Terry) Monroe of Loveland, Colorado. Also survived by her children Robert L. Clement of Denver, Colorado, Peggy R. Clement of Churchville; Carol A. Clement-Claussen of Des Moines, Iowa, and her grandchildren Christopher, Adam, Katy, Angela and Abigale; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Services were held January 14 at The Brockport Free Methodist Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618 or The University of Rochester, AIR Annual Fund, Medical Center Advancement, 300 East River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY, 14627 in her memory.

 

•Donahue, Clifford G. Jr., On January 10, 2013 at age 68. Predeceased by his parents George and Shirley Donahue. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Patricia; children Harry (Robin), Jim (Debi), Marlene (Rick) Whitten; grandchildren Chris, Randy, Kayla, Ashley, Alyssa and Kyle and his sister Betty Donahue. Cliff retired from Manitou Concrete with 34 years in the Teamsters Local 118 and was an active member in the Brockport Volunteer Fire Department.

His Funeral Service was held January 15 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the School of the Holy Childhood, CURE Childhood Cancer Association or the Alzheimer’s Association in his memory.

 

•Fogg, Sophia H., On January 11, 2013 at age 96. Predeceased by her husband Victor, grandson Tom “TJ” Cond and son-in-law Joe Cond. She is survived by her son Lawrence (Shirley) Goff; daughter Elsie Cond; grandchildren Vicki, Lynn and Wesley, 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; niece and nephew. Sophia was employed at Eastman Kodak Company for 25 years.

A Graveside Service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in the spring. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory.

 

•Peckham, Helen O. (nee Owens), Age 84, formerly of Holland, died January 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Laurence F. Peckham; mother of L. Douglas (Sue) Peckham, Daniel L. (Peg) Peckham, Richard A. Peckham, Donald L. (Pam Miller) Peckham; sister of the late Bernice Lewis, Lawrence Owens, Marguerite Owens, Edna Hawks, Walter Owens, Florence Owens, Dorothy Northrup, Marian Lindberg; also survived by five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held January 18 at Holland United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Delevan Cemetery. Donations can be made to the church or Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, Brockport in her memory.

 

CHILI

•Baker, Jeanette E., January 11, 2013, age 89. Predeceased by her husband Bernard. Survived by her son, Bernard (Sharon) of Black Lake, New York; sisters, Doris Laubscher and Marge Perrin; brothers, Donald Bolt and William (Nancy) Bolt of Iowa; sisters-in-law, Harriet Pierce of Florida and Barbara Wolf; grandchildren, Linda (Rich) Bergeron, Tina (Brad) Winnick and Thomas (Jennifer) Baker; great-grandchildren, Nicole and Christopher Bergeron, Eric Winnick, Angelia Bergeron of Florida; great-great-grandchild, Dorien Campbell of Florida; several nieces and nephews. She was a life member of the Chili Post 1830 Ladies Auxiliary.

Funeral Services were held January 15 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hope Hall School, 1612 Buffalo Road, Rochester 14624 in her memory.

 

•Mitchell, Charles P., January 11, 2013, age 83. Predeceased by his wife, Dolores. Survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Berry and Lisa Corio; grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve) Baumgart and Joshua (Ashley) Corio; great-granddaughter, Audrey Corio; ex-wife, Barbara Mitchell. Chuck was a member of the Free Masons. Retired Banker from Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Producers Bank in Bradford, Pennsylvania and Vision Federal Credit Union in Endicott. He was also a Korean War Navy Veteran.

Services were held January 14 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in his memory.

 

•Webster, Marie J., January 14, 2013, age 70. Predeceased by her son, Robert Webster. Survived by her children, Lynn (John) Romagnolo, David (Wendi) Webster and Patrick Cusick; grandchildren, Joseph, Jillian, Samantha and Sydney; brother, Richard (Linda) Rolpert; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held January 18 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory.

 

HAMLIN

•Jock, Gloria, on January 7, 2013. She is survived by her son, Darren Jock; daughter, Arden Leber; grandchildren, Nicholas, Devin and Devona Jock; a great-grandson, Aiden Jock. Gloria was a retiree of Lakeside Hospital (Maternity Ward).

Interment private, Lakeside Cemetery, Hamlin.

 

HILTON

•Dunbar, William M., January 13, 2013, age 67. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, 2011. Survived by his sons, Michael (Brenda) and Paul (Trish) Dunbar; grandchildren, Zack, Tabitha and Billy; step-father, Warren Neracker; sister Karen (Bill) Wright; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held January 20 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in his memory.

 

•MacWilliam, Catherine I. “Kay”, Peacefully, December 9, 2012, age 93. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar. Survived by her sons, Alex (Marrilee), Roy and Don (Kate) MacWilliam; grandchildren, Dina (Kevin) Robbins, Gregory MacWilliam and Ashley (Nate) Johnson.

A Memorial Service was held January 19 at Hilton United Methodist Church. Contributions can be made to her Church Memorial Fund in her memory.

 

NORTH CHILI

•Schweitzer, Susan S. “Sue” (Smith), Peacefully on January 14, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Ernie Schweitzer. Survived by her daughter, Sandra (Vince) Micillo; grandsons, Justin and Nathan Micillo; brother, Homer (DeeAnn) Smith; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A Memorial Service was held January 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencerport. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Donations can be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church, 191 Nicholas Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 or the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.

 

SPENCERPORT

•Heaton, Tom, Suddenly, January 9, 2013 at age 65 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathleen (Murphy); children, Kristine (Sam) Cerami and Tommy (Jerilynne) Heaton; grandchildren, Samantha and Libby Cerami, Jenna, Ty and Evan Heaton; sister, Susan (Don) Stagliano; brothers, Noel Heaton and Alex (Lynn) Heaton; sisters-in-law, Jean (Joe) Eichas and Patty Simpson; brother-in-law, Danny (Kathleen) Murphy; nieces, nephews and friends.

His Celebration of Life Service was held January 14 at Spiritus Christi Church, Rochester. Contributions can be made to Spiritus Christi Outreach Ministry in his memory.

 

•Logan, Doris E., Peacefully on January 13, 2013, at age 98. She is predeceased by her husband, David J.; son, James W. Logan; her brothers, Elwood, Vernon and Pete Howard. Survived by granddaughter, Melissa Logan; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Logan; brother, Jack Howard; sister-in-law, Eloise Howard; cousin, Shirley (George) Bittner; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral Serices were held January 17 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Falls Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of West Webster, 570 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580 in her memory.

 

•Wilkinson, Velma M., January 14, 2013. Predeceased by her former husband Robert F. Wilkinson; sister Wilma Burke. Survived by her children, Lynne (Ray) Ripperger and Jeffrie (Sheryl) Wilkinson; grandchildren, Shawn Wilkinson, Kari Ripperger, Bethany (Gary) Mammarello, Kristin (Mike) Eldridge, Jennifer (Josh) Graupman, Jason (Nikki) Wilkinson, Kelli Wilkinson, Erik Wilkinson; nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Lyle Burke; three nieces.

A Memorial Service was held January 19 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7, Syracuse, NY 13057 in her memory.

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