OBITUARIES – WEEK OF JANUARY 27, 2013
BROCKPORT
•Stull, James H., March 27, 1946 – January 17, 2013. Born in the old hospital on Main Street before Lakeside Hospital was built, Jim lived in the village all of his life except for the time away at college. He served faithfully as Mayor of the Village of Brockport for 20 years which included the year Brockport hosted the Special Olympics in 1979. He was involved in the family Stull Lumber business on Park Avenue that his grandfather W.E.B. Stull started in 1937 since his adolescence. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was a member of the Brockport Conservation Club and enjoyed target shooting in his spare time with his friends. Jim was predeceased by his father Eugene Stull, his mother Betty Stull Streets, his stepfather Kendrick Street and father-in-law Neal R. Guntrum. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years Neala; daughters Susan (Thomas) Ferris and Michelle (Paul) Kemblowski; his grandchildren Bethany Falsion, Julian Ferris, Olivia Ferris, Maria Ferris, Anthony Ferris, Henry Kemblowski, Maxine Kemblowski; brothers William Stull, Jeffrey Stull (Vivian); mother-in-law Ellen Louise Guntrum; sister-in-law, Myra; nieces and nephew.
His Funeral Service was held January 21 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Donations can be made to Brockport Ambulance Corps or Brockport Fire Department in his memory.
•Weir Sr., David A., died January 16, 2013. David is survived by the love of his life Marilee. They were married for over six decades. He is also survived by two sons, David Jr. and Wilson; three daughters, Tami (Bill) Cardot, Wendi Harris and Lee Breeze; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he was a field medic. After the war he worked at Star Market for 25 years and was then a school bus driver for 10 years at Brockport Central Schools.
Donations can be made to Leo Center for Caring at St. Ann’s Home, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 in his memory.
CHILI
•Clifford, Anne B., January 12, 2013 at age 87 peacefully with her daughter at her side. Predeceased by her husband, Jeremiah “Jerry” Clifford; and brother, Kenneth D. Buck. Survived by her daughter Karen, (Scott) Clifford-Anderson; brother, Ralph H. Buck; niece, Linda A. Burns; grandniece, Jennifer (Robert) Panik; great-grandniece, Norah Panik; and many more nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services were held January 22 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory.
•Vose, Bill J., on January 22, 2013. Predeceased by his father Norman Vose. Survived by his mother Marion E. Corven; sister Marion (Duane) Clemons; brothers James (Cheryl), Keith and Norman Vose, of Phoenix, Arizona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was a SAL member of Smith Warren American Legion Post.
Services were held January 26 at James R. Gray Funeral Home, Gates. Burial at the family’s convenience in Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland.
CLARENDON
•Patterson, Vera A. (Nolta), age 87, died January 21, 2013. In the early 60s she worked for Duryea Ford in the Parts Department as a cashier and in 1969 she moved with her husband John to Barre Center where they owned and operated Patterson’s Grocery for 22 years. Vera was a Charter and Founding Member of the Clarendon Lions Club. She was predeceased by her husband, John McClure Patterson Jr. in 1995 and her son William John Patterson in 1967. She is survived by her children, Bob (Lee Ann) Patterson of Bergen, Charlene (Robert) Patterson-Ray of Bergen, Thomas Dean Patterson of Holley; three grandchildren, Brian (Carol) Ray, Andrea (Kris) Wiley, Justin Patterson; four great grandchildren, Reece and Aiden Patterson, Ethan and Lia Ray; sister, Bernice Johnson of Rochester; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clark and Marcia Patterson of Fairport; nieces, nephews, loving family and friends.
Funeral Services were held January 24 at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery at a later date. Donations can be made to the Clarendon Lions Club in her memory.
•VanWyngaarden, Beverly Jean, age 76, January 17, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Dirk; daughter-in-law, Eva. Survived by children Donald of Clarendon, Cindy Hicks of Arizona, Richard (Angela) of Clarendon, Lori (Mark) Underwood of Clarendon; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters Donna Pfhal of Greece, Carolyn Brandon of Alabama; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held January 25 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc., Holley. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm or to P.A.W.S. in her memory.
HILTON
•Babcock, Howard, January 16, 2013, age 82. Survived by his wife, Mary Lou; his children, Michael (Kim) Babcock, Becky (Bob) Fafone and Nancy (Steve) Spring; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal Services. Donations can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in his memory.
•Dimbleby, Joe “Farmer Joe,” On January 20, 2013. Joe was born in Lincolnshire, England. He is survived by his wife, Nelva; his children, Kathy (John) Roguski and David (Lynn) Dimbleby; grandchildren, Christopher (Stephanie) McManus, Grant and Craig Dimbleby; great-grandchildren, Emily, Andrew and Matthew McManus; his sister, Jean Green of England; brother-in-law, Eric Cotsworth; several nieces and nephews.
Joe was awarded Rochesterian of the Year by the Greater Rochester Visitors Organization. He was charter member of the Garden Club of Brockport and the Northampton Horse and Carriage Society and was also a member of the Genesee G. Gauge Train Club and the Genesee Valley Koi Club. He was retired from Rochester Products and as Tour Guide at Springdale Farm.
His Memorial Service was held January 26 at St. George Episcopal Church, Hilton. Contributions can be made to Springdale Farm, Spencerport in his memory.
•Monk, Lewis Joseph Sr. “Bud,” January 20, 2013 at age 91. Predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years Bernice French Monk and his sister Maude Blad and his brother Alfred Monk. Survived by his devoted children Lewis (Judy) Monk, Jr.; David (Charyll) Monk; Cindy (Kevin) Heidorn of Virginia; Denise Bradshaw of Nevada; and Gary (Astride) Monk of Nevada; his sisters Janet Huether and Mary Cox; dear friend Don Davis; 17 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren. During World War II, Bud served in the US Army. He was employed for 30 years at Delco Products.
Funeral Services were held January 23 at Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Private interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care Hospice in his memory.
•Siegwald, Ilene G., January 16, 2013, age 94. She was predeceased by husbands, Abraham Nolan and William Siegwald. Survived by daughters Linda Nolan Peacock and Deborah (Steven) Rieke; sister-in-law Helen Benton; four grandchildren, Nathan (Melissa) Shaw, Sarah Shaw, Lynette Rieke and Christine (Jay) Lavin; seven great-grandchildren, Brian Bruce, Owen, Nathan Jr., and Teagan Shaw, Joey and Jordan Arena and Chase Lavin.
A Memorial Service was held January 26 at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Dewey Avenue. Donations can be made in Ilene’s memory to her church.
•Steiger, Joanne C., January 20, 2013 at age 69. Joanne is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Charles Steiger; loving children, Christine (Michael) Hoffman and Scott (Stephanie) Steiger; grandchildren, Olivia, Macy, Max and Zach; many dear friends.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated January 25 at St. Leo’s Church, Hilton. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Hilton Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory.
OGDEN
•Haas, Joseph J., January 17, 2013, at age 67. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kathryn Haas; children, David (Karen) Haas, Linda (Kevin) Brink; grandchildren, Jon Haas, Kyle, Ashley and Joshua Brink; sister, Cathy “Ann” (Jim) Hess; brother-in-law, Sidney (Janet) Kyle; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Haas was a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the NRA, and a retiree of General Railway Signal.
Funeral Services and interment were held privately.
PARMA
•Miller, Charles H., January 21, 2013. Age 86. Predeceased by wife, Gladys Miller and son, Thomas Miller. Survived by daughter, Sharon (Stephen) Schmitz; daughter-in-law, Abbie Miller; grandchildren, Kasey (Ben) White, Christin (Carl) Cady, Jason Miller, Daniel and Nicole Schmitz; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Snyder, Tyler White, Cayleigh, Cloie, Carmindy Cady; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Service was held January 26 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•MacMullen, Eula “McMullen”, January 18, 2013 at age 83. Eula was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Charles, and her sons Charles and William. She is survived by her children, Tim (Marilyn), Jack (Joann), Deborah (John) Rath, Robert (Barbara) and Nancy; grandchildren, Jason, Robert, Jennifer (John) Spalding, Michelle, Stephanie, Jeffrey (Rachel), William and Sarah and Charles Rath; great-grandson, Joseph Spalding; sister-in-law, Doris Owens; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held January 23 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Parma Corners Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.
•Prince, Ellamae, January 18, 2013 at the age of 92 with family by her side. Ellamae was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Elmer Prince Sr. and her son, Thomas Prince. She is survived by her sons, Elmer (Beverly) Prince Jr. of Hilton, Wilbur (Margaret) Prince Sr. of Spencerport, Paul (Mary Lou) Prince of Kendall and Gordon (Cheryl) Prince of Spencerport; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren with her 25th on the way; one great-great-grandchild with her second also on the way; daughter-in-law, Patricia Prince of Spencerport; siblings, Harold Southcott, Margaret (David) Wiggins and Loretta Ladd; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were celebrated January 22 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Contributions can be made to McCormick Transitional Care Center or The Ogden Senior Center in her memory.
•Proper, Laurice “Larry”, in Tucson, Arizona. Suddenly at age 88. Kodak retiree, Purple Heart recipient WWII. Born and lived in Naples, New York and Spencerport.
A Memorial Service was held January 26 at Ogden Presbyterian Church.