OBITUARIES – WEEK OF FEBURARY 3, 2013
AREA
•Barry-Schmitter, Natalie J., age 88, died January 26, 2013. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, September 1, 1929, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Weiss) Boag, she had resided in the Angelica area for many years. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher retiring in 1984, from Holley Central School. Natalie was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was predeceased by her first husband James V. Barry in 1998. She is survived by her husband Al Schmitter; her two sons, Kevin J. Barry of New Orleans, Stephen (Christine) Barry of Poughkeepsie; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; five step children Susan Doucher, John (Sarah) Schmitter, Dorothy (Jim) Helmicki, Frank (Maria) Schmitter, Judy (Paul) Koph; 20 step-grandchildren and 22 step great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held January 30 at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, Angelica. Burial in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica. Contributions can be made to Care First Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 in her memory. To send a remembrance visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com.
BERGEN
•Jackling, Carol A. (Schmitt), January 27, 2013. Predeceased by her parents, Roy and Anna Smith; and son, Douglas Schmitt. She is survived by loving husband, Roy; children, Richard (Laura) Schmitt, Scott (Mary) Schmitt and Thomas (Brenda) Schmitt; grandchildren, Kimberly, Richard, Ashley, Scott, Melissa and Brittany; her nieces, Deborah Ward and Matilda Smith; her loving friend, Florence Shaughnessy. She was a retiree of Bausch & Lomb.
A Funeral Mass was said January 31 at St. Theodore’s Church. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her memory.
•Schlenker, Douglas R. Sr., Age 67, died January 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Carmen (DePalma) Schlenker of Bergen; loving father of Michael (Brenda) Schlenker of Bergen, Mark (Kathy) Schlenker of Spencerport, Donna McLaughlin of Perry, Trina (Garrick) Yue of Chili and Douglas (Terry) Schlenker, Jr. of Geneseo; devoted grandfather of 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; dear brother of Robert (Diane) and Gerald (Sylvia) Schlenker of Florida, Shirley (late Bruce) Reed of Manchester; fond brother-in-law of Joseph (Judy) DePalma of Hilton and Patty DePalma of Chili; several nieces, nephews, dear friends, and his beloved dog, Rickey, also survive.
His Memorial Service was held January 31 at Bergen United Methodist Church. Interment, Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen. Contributions can be made to the family in his memory.
BROCKPORT
•French, John, January 25, 2013. Predeceased by his parents Grant and Josephine French. Survived by his loving wife Shirley (Bell) French; children, Kathleen (Jeff) Danzinger, Colleen (John) Shakshober, Thomas (Sherry) French and Christine (Chris) Courtney; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Sarah Danzinger, Jennifer and Mary Shakshober; brothers, Don and Charlie French; many loving relatives.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated January 29 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. Donations can be sent to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, 4053 Maple Road, Suite 110, Amherst, NY 14226 in his memory.
•McCaffery, Harold J. “Doc,” January 25, 2013 at age 86. Predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline Cond Mc Caffery and brother Lee Mc Caffery. He is survived by his son Mark (Kay) Mc Caffery of Grand Island, Nebraska; daughter, Diane Britton of Webster; grandchildren Stephany J. Britton and Jennifer J. Scibona both of New York; Caleb and Jill Mc Caffery, Megan and Matt Lynn, Micah Mc Caffery of Nebraska; Jonas Mc Caffery of Florida; Jacob Mc Caffery of New York; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Elsie Cond; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Brockport in his memory.
•Nichols, Larry H., On January 29, 2013 at age 76. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Pat; children Tim (Kim) Nichols, Maripat (Brian) Kayes; grandchildren Tyler and Doug Nichols, Brian and Corrie Kayes and Jennifer and Lauren Jester; sister Barb (Bob) Huffer; brother Ed (Sherry) Nichols; several nieces and nephews. Larry was the owner of Nichols Service in Brockport for over 30 years.
Funeral Services were held February 2 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Pluta Cancer Center or Hildebrandt Hospice in his memory.
•Obes, Amy Jo (Adriance), of Pinellas Park, Florida, formerly of Brockport, died suddenly December 16, 2012. Predeceased by parents, Wilbur and Carol Adriance and husband, Humberto Obes. Survived by uncle, Wilden (Myrtle) Miller of New Orleans, Louisiana, several cousins and friends.
A Memorial Service is being planned for the late spring in Brockport.
•Wilkins, Theresa (Terry) M., of Athol, Massachusetts, died January 17, 2013. Formerly of Brockport, NY; Westford and Boston, Massachusetts; born in Munich, Germany. Predeceased by husband James Wilkins; brother Carl (Helene) Liebl. Survived by daughters Jo (Jon) Birdsey of Waltham, Massachusetts and Jayma (Doug) Mulligan of Athol, Massachusetts; sons James (Marjorie) of Prescott, Arizona, and Jeremy (Mary) of New Brunswick, Canada; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and their families. Terry was active in Eastern Star and Masonic Lodges, and in the Lakeside Hospital Twig group.
The family of Terry Wilkins wishes to thank the people of Brockport and the Rochester area for the kindness and friendship they extended to her.
CHILI
•Henning, Betty K. (Donahue), Died January 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William; her daughters, Kathleen (David) Moore, Bev (John) Donnelly and Marlene Bilous; her grandchildren, Megan (Lee) Regnier, John (Catherine) Donnelly and Michael Bilous; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Lillian and Jacob.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said January 30 at St. Monica’s Church, Rochester. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be directed to St. Monica’s Church in her memory.
•Mindler, Fredric A., January 27, 2013 at age 83. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lorraine; children, Karen (Michael) Pedeville, Robert (Mariann) Mindler; grandchildren, Jason (Carla), Andrew (Lindsay), Sarah Mindler and Katie Pedeville; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Sydney, Jeremy and Liliana; aunt, Jenny and many cousins. Fredric was a Veteran of the Korean War, a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 33 years of service and a member of the VFW.
His Funeral Service was held February 2 at White Haven Memorial Park All Seasons Chapel. Contributions can be made to Aurora House Hospice in his memory.
•Quartley, Barbara M., January 26, 2013, at age 85. Predeceased by her true love Harold C. Quartley after 40 years of marriage; parents, James and Mae King; sister, Alice Rankov. Survived by her sons, Thomas (Anne) and Dave (Regina); daughter Mary Dixon. Beloved grandchildren, Timothy (Tricia) Quartley, Erin Quartley, Tamara (fiance Justin Myers) Dixon, Robin (Jesse Tiano) Dixon, John (Tina) Quartley; great-grandchildren, Alex and James Quartley, Tawna Roberts, David and Chelsey Quartley; great-great-granddaughter, Leighla Roberts; sisters-in-law, Betty Gautieri and Dorothy Quartley; brothers-in-law, Henry Kiesel and Nick Rankov; many nieces, nephews, cousins-in-law, Carol (Norman) Rogers and cherished friends, including, Jeanne King, Mary Reeves, Shirley Gosnell, Carol Webb and Ruby Burns. Barbara was a long-time secretary at the former St. Helen’s School in Gates.
A Funeral Mass was said January 30 at St. Helen’s Church, Gates. Interment Holy Angels Cemetery, Scottsville. Donations can be made to The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm or a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Filowick, George, January 24, 2013 at age 82. George was predeceased by his son, Buddy Filowick. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Eleanor; his daughters, Cathy Barnes and Rita (Judy Manley) Filowick; grandchildren, Kristopher (Amy) Stasiw, JJ Stasiw, Brett (Michele Warner) Stasiw; great-grandchildren, Megan and Hailey Clark; niece, Jeanmarie (Stanley) Siedlecki and family; God-son, Daniel (Cindy) Culver.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated January 28 at St. Brigid Church, Bergen. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Visiting Nurse Service in his memory.
HILTON
•Welch, Donald E., died January 27, 2013. Predeceased by his parents Goodwin and Florence Welch, brothers Goodwin and James Welch. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carole; children, Karen (Dale) Prince, Mary Patricia Welch-Oliphant, Colleen (James) Christ, Donald (Dawn) Welch; grandchildren, Jennifer, Scott, Chelsea, Shelby and Tracey; great-grandchildren Jack and Jordon; sister Mary (Bill) Empey; brothers-in-law, Ken (Sandy) Moore, Bob (Susan) Moore; dear friends. Don was a Navy Veteran and Kodak retiree who will be missed by his family, friends and his dogs Daisy and Roxie.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated January 31 at Holy Cross Church. Interment private. Contributions can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice in his memory.
•Williams, Adam R., January 23, 2013, age 24 after a four year battle with cancer. Predeceased by cousin, Christopher Williams; grandfather, G. Rosco Williams. Survived by mother, Lori Librera-Williams; father, Robert (Cynthia) Williams; sister, Morgan Williams; brother, Zachary Williams; grandparents, Fred (Carol) Librera, Elizabeth Williams, Susan (James) Zornow and Craig (Dona) Hazen; aunts, Theresa Librera, Denise Kane and Carol Melcher; cousins Stefanie, Samantha and Jack Kane; and many, many devoted friends. Adam’s proudest moment was joining the Army.
A Funeral Service was held January 28 at the Greece Assembly of God Church. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Donations can be made to Silver Water Community Ambulance in memory of Adam.
HOLLEY
•Haffly, Melody E., age 62, died unexpectedly January 28, 2013 at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her daughter Kimberly Breister and her brother Harold Weaver. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, David; her son Bud (Lisa) Hendry of Holley; grandchildren Kelsie (Zach) Reed of Brockport, Kaitlyn Hendry of Holley, Jason Breister of Brockport; sister Rose Weaver of California; brother Orlen (Martha) Weaver of Colorado; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Melody had worked as a Unit Coordinator in the ER at Lakeside Memorial Hospital.
Her Memorial Service was held February 1 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Spring burial in Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or to the organization of one’s choice in her memory.
•Pratt, Harold “Sonny,” age 80, died January 24, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Milo and Myrtie (Kelly) Pratt, brother and his sisters. He is survived by his wife Susie, of 57 years; his daughters Deborah P. (Eugene) Wood of Brockport, Judith P. Chilson of Brockport, Barbara (Robert Defendorf) Morlino of Kendall; grandchildren Zachary Wood, Katelyn (Neil) Foose, Joseph (Stacy Richenberg) Morlino, Alissa (James) Dale, Suzanne (Tim Adams) Chilson; great-granddaughter Natalie Amelia Foose and several nieces and nephews. Sonny served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and served in the Navy Reserves for 20 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Holley American Legion Jewell Buckman Post #529, Navy Club of Holley and Brockport and was a life member of the Holley VFW Post #202. Sonny retired from S.U.N.Y. Brockport.
His Mass of Christian Burial was held January 29 at St. Mary’s Church with Full Military Honors. Spring burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the U.S. Naval Park, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202 in his memory.
KENDALL
•Toal, Sean M., On January 24, 2013. He is predeceased by his mother, Sharon. Survived by his father, Thomas; his brothers, Tom, Stephen and Dion (Kim) Toal; a sister, Ivy (Joseph) Blair; also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Sean was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
His Funeral Service was held February 1 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to VFW Post 202, 8 Veterans Drive, Holley 14470 in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
•Baker, Robert R. “Bob,” January 26, 2013 at age 72, after a battle with Emphysema and COPD. Predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Marie Baker. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanne (Waite) Baker; daughter, Kimberly (Phil); sons, Erik (Andrea), Timothy (Christine), Raynan, Danny (Ellen), Michael and Zachary; brother, Philip Baker; sister, Diane (Dave) Halloway and Barbara; sister-in-law Marge (Jim) Geary; grandson, Dominic; many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bob’s life was held February 2 at the Senator’s Mansion, Churchville. Donations can be sent to the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory.
•Bischoping, Joan E. (Doran), After a long battle with cancer on January 30, 2013, at age 80. Predeceased by her father and mother, George and Ellen Doran; sisters, Jean Nau and Janet Nau. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Bischoping; stepchildren, Frank (Debbie) Bischoping, Linda Schrader; grandson, Todd; sister, Joyce (Daniel) O’Shea; nephew and nieces, Daniel (Sheryl) O’Shea, Ellen O’Shea, Patty (Keith) Fournier; great nieces and nephews, Connor, Regan, Tierney, Delaney and Kennealy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Raymond Nau, Ed Nau, Rita Burton, Robert Bischoping, Arlene (Edward) Young, George (Nancy) Bischoping, Edna (Richard) Wiest, Joan Young, Jerome (Helen) Bischoping, Rosemary (Bernard) Resch; Dorothy Bischoping, Kurt (Carol) Gurgel; many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass was said February 2 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626 in her memory.
•Pier, Eileen C., Died January 26, 2013 at age 93. Predeceased by her husband, Charles S. Pier. Survived by her children, Marcia (Ron) Sisson and Rick (Mary) Pier; grandchildren, Julie and Mike Sisson, Tom and Seth Pier; her “extended family” from the Cottages at Park Ridge.
Her Memorial Mass was celebrated February 2 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment private. Donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 or the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.
