Obituaries

OBITUARIES – WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17, 2013

AREA

•Robinson, Robert Henry, died January 25, 2013. Born in Medina, January 1951. He was a Veteran of the United States military, who retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1992, after honorably serving his country for 22 years. He is survived by his wife Sabrina; his son Richard Robinson and wife Suzanne of Spokane, Washington; his daughter Michelle Dunn and husband Jason of Litchfield, Maine; his daughter Sandy Singleton and husband Aaron of Cabot, Arkansas; his mother Evelyn Robinson of Henderson, Nevada; his siblings Lynda Crandall, Fred Robinson, Jim Robinson, Sally Martinez, Sybil Robinson, and Katherine Robinson; 11 grandchildren; beloved dog, Zoe; also numerous extended family and close friendships.

Donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675; or the Boy Scouts of America, 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 in his memory.

 

BERGEN

•Partridge, Richard D., Died February 9, 2013 at age 83. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marian Thornell Partridge; his children, Bruce (Sandra) Partridge of Bergen and Jan (Maurice Riddle) Kent of Byron; four grandchildren, Joshua (Heather) Kent of Byron, Amber (Jason) Tomlin of North Carolina, Michael (Chantel) Partridge of Texas and Seth (Lauren Rohan) Kent of Bergen; his brother, Lewis (Helen) Partridge of Batavia; his sister, Joyce (Richard) Glazier of Byron; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held February 13 at Bergen United Methodist Church. Contributions in his memory can be made to Bergen Historical Society, P.O. Box 281, Bergen, New York 14416 for the early 1900’s Baby Carriage Restoration Project.

 

BROCKPORT

•Easton, Gloria, of Inverness, Florida, formerly of Brockport, died February 3, 2013 at age 75. She is survived by her loving husband, Myron of 58 years; her children Daniel (Cheryl), Cheryl Hill (Steven), Linda Rodas (Scott), Larry, Susan Korn (Jon); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Bert (Shirley), Murlin (Lois) Altoft.

Her Memorial Service was held February 6, 2013.

 

•Miller, Mary R. (McCollom), February 7, 2013 at age 82. Predeceased by her husband, Lester G. Miller Jr.; siblings, Theodore McCollom, Doris Self and Gerald McCollom. Survived by her brother Thomas McCollom and her children, Richard and Kate (Doran) of Kendall, Susan of Brockport, Robert and Beth (Schulte) of Fancher, J. Douglas of Brockport and David and Amy (Zeigler) of Fairfield, California; grandchildren, Joel Brooks and Stephanie (Vega), Erik Grant, Jonathan Knight, Daniel Richard, Bridget Kathleen and Sophia Grace Miller. Great-grandchildren, Jayden and Alexandria Miller.

A Memorial Service was held February 11 at the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport. Spring interment Lakeview Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory.

 

•Polisseni, Albert J., February 9, 2013, at age 95. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Carmella Polisseni; and his children Patricia Williams, Robert Polisseni and Albert Joseph Polisseni, Jr. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Vivian E. Polisseni; daughter, Kathleen (Ronald) Bruzzese; daughter-in-law, Jan Polisseni; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Robert) Humphreys, Ronald (Deanna) Bruzzese, Lori (Robert) Deuberry, Kim (Robert) Hurst, Richard (Samantha) Williams, Nicole (Mark) Sommer, Andrea Polisseni; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Palmeri; several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Albert was a proud Army veteran of World War II and the longtime Post Commander of VFW Post #1457.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated February 14 at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Interment private. Contributions can be made to the VFW Post #1457 or the American Cancer Society in his memory.

 

CHILI

•Carney, Maura A., February 10, 2013, age 76. Predeceased by her brother, Edward Fitzgerald and sister-in-law, Patricia Kimball. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, William; children, Kathleen (Warwick) Holland, Christopher (Teresa), Michael (Janice), Kevin (Mary) and James (Julie); grandchildren, Alicia, Liam and Daniel Holland, Maura, Nolan, Declan, Micaela, Elise, Jonathan, Shayla, Jillian, Joshua, Jacob, Hannah and Sarah Carney; sister-in-law, Patricia Fitzgerald; brother-in-law, Edward Kimball; nieces and nephew.

A Funeral Mass was said February 16 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Chili. Donations can be made to The Friendly Home in her memory.

 

•Hall, Curt AJ, February 10, 2013, age 19. Survived by his parents, Stephen and Janice; sister, Rachel; grandparents, Doris and Jack Hall of Maryland; aunts and uncles, Deborah (Jeff) Webber of Maryland, Carolann (Frank) Rhoades of South Carolina; great-aunt, Lena Rosato; cousins, Kelly Ann, Gregory, Hilary and Garth; best friends, Nick Servati and Kyle McMinds; and many other friends. Curt was a graduate of Gates Chili High School and a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. Loved his dogs, playing music and cross country running.

His Funeral Mass was said February 15 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery.

 

•Peters, Lawrence C., February 6, 2013, age 75. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean; daughters, Ann Miller and Suzanne Lowenthal; grandchildren, Amber Miller, Aaron Lowenthal and Gavin Dankert; sister, Carol (Ace) Simpson; and brother, Martin (Kathy) Peters; several nieces and nephews. Lawrence was a retired Vice President of M&T Bank (Batavia Branch), member of the Free Mason Constellation Lodge 404 and Damascus Shriners.

Services were held February 9 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Donations can be made to Chili Ambulance or Shriners Children’s Hospital in his memory.

 

CHURCHVILLE

•Preston, Linda L., February 6, 2013. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Mary Louise Preston. Survived by brother, Peter (Loretta) Preston of Florida; sisters, Sally (John) Lipari and Kathy (Jon) Baldwin of Philadelphia; niece, Katie; and nephews, Michael (Patty), Joseph, David and Peter; four great nephews and one great niece.

A Funeral Mass was said February 11 at St. Pius The Tenth Church, Chili. Interment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a later date. Donations can be made to the School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.

 

•Quimby, Virginia R. “Ginny,” February 5, 2013 at age 90. Ginny was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Arlie D. Quimby. She is survived by her son, Bruce (Susan) Quimby; grandchildren, Michelle (Nick Dwyer) Quimby, Stacy (Ryan McMindes) Quimby and Ashley Quimby; great-grandchildren, Sammy Dwyer and Allison McMindes; several nieces and nephews.

Ginny’s visitation will be held on Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., 21 South Main Street, Churchville, where Ginny’s Funeral Services will be celebrated immediately following visitation at 3:30 p.m. Springtime interment will be held in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Donations can be made to the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory.

 

HAMLIN

•Compson, Shirley J. (Walch), February 7, 2013. Predeceased by parents, Louis and Emma (Nothiger), and brother, Duane. Survived by sister-in-law, Diane Walch; nieces, Dana Michael, Deidre Cass, Deanna Walch and nephew, Daniel and several cousins.

Services were held February 11 at the J.H. Cameron Funeral Home, Scottsville. Interment, Oatka Cemetery, Scottsville.

 

HILTON

•Bona, Samuel J., of Fullerton, California, died February 3, 2013, age 95. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Verna Bona; four children, Marie (Ronald) Tippets, Jeanne (Gary) Fontana, Joseph (Gricelle) Bona and Carole (Ronald) Cassell; grandchildren, Erin (Michael) Druez, Alexis Tippets, Samantha Cassell, Gabrielle Cassell, Ryan Cassell, Greg (Jill) Fontana and John (Anna Marie) Fontana; and great-grandson, Nolan Druez; brother, Chel (Virginia) Bona; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Funeral Mass was held in Fullerton, California on February 7. A Prayer Service was held February 12 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Burial at Parma Union Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to New Horizon Board and Care, 5330 East Rural Ridge Road, Anaheim Hills, California 92807 Attn: Mel Aguila.

 

•Naugle, William R. “Bill,” February 11, 2013, age 73. Survived by lifetime companion, Diane DeLosh; daughters, Bonnie (Mike) Colony, Jennifer, Jessica; “adopted son,” Mark (Therese) Flannery; “adopted grandchildren,” Joshua, Julianna Flannery; brothers, Robert (Kathy), Daniel (Phyllis), John Naugle; sister, Susan McFarland. Predeceased by children, Marc, Beth Michael Naugle; brother, Wayne Naugle and sister, Rella Ralston.

Funeral Services were held February 14 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450 in his memory.

 

•Reynolds, Ruth F., February 12, 2013, age 89. Predeceased by her husband, John Reynolds, 1996. Survived by her sons, Paul D. Meeks of Greece, Thomas L. (Deborah) Meeks of Tennessee; grandson, Shawn (Anne) Meeks of Florida.

A private service was held at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., followed by interment, Parma Union Cemetery.

 

HOLLEY

•Pruner, Geraldine “Gerrie” (Guyette), age 82, died February 12, 2013 at Unity Hospital. She was born July 31, 1930 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Frederick and Pearl (Peterson) Guyette. Gerrie was a member of the Disciples United Methodist Church and had worked in the business office at the Kendall Central School District for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, James; son, James; step-granddaughter, Bridget Buzard. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Linda Pruner; sons, Wayne (Amy), Ken (Kim), Steven (Patty); daughter, Eleanor (Don) Buzard; grandchildren, James, Matthew, Rachael, Craig James, Kurt, Chad Pruner, Cody Buzard; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Amberlyn, Cadence, Hadley; sisters, Arleen (Gordon) Wilcox of Oregon, Louis (Ray) Zimmer of Cape Vincent; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services were held February 16 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc., Holley. Spring interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424, Clarendon Fire Department, P. O. Box 136, Clarendon, NY 14429 or Disciples United Methodist Church, 4410 Holley Byron Road, Holley, NY 14470 in her memory.

 

NORTH CHILI

•Kozan, Rita Anne, on February 6, 2013 at age 71. She is predeceased by her brother, Francis Mitchell. Survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Joseph; children, Joseph (Cass), Karen, Richard Kozan; grandsons, Alex and Colin; sister, Virginia (Joseph) Troy.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated February 16 at St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili. Private interment. Contributions can be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY 10122 in her memory.

 

•Marchner, John C., February 9, 2013 at age 90. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy M. (Zimmer) Marchner; daughter, Mary Lou Marchner; brother, Theodore Marchner. He is survived by his son, David (Janine) Marchner; grandchildren, Kelly (Christopher) Brody, Michael (Catherine) Marchner and Robert Marchner; sister, Kathleen (William) Aman; brother, Michael (Mary) Marchner; nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services were held February 16 at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc., Rochester. Private interment. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester 14620 in his memory.

 

SPENCERPORT

•Boothe, Florence M. (Allen), February 11, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Edward Boothe; son, Clarence John Murray. Survived by her children, Pauline Fish, Richard (Janet) Murray and Christine McAvoy; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was celebrated February 16 at Spencerport United Methodist Church. Donations can be made to the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory.

 

•Finnegan, Irma L., February 6, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Finnegan; daughter, Emily J. Helfrich. Survived by her children, Donald J. Finnegan and Elizabeth A. Finnegan; grandson, Jesse A. Finnegan; sister, Anna Brown; dear friends, Armond and Ruth Dumont; Cutie Pie and Little Kittie.

Irma’s Memorial Service will be celebrated June 16. Please contact Elizabeth for more details.

 

•Fuller, George W., February 9, 2013. Predeceased by his wife, Betty Fuller; daughter, Gilda Shaw; grandson, Shawn Shaw; parents, William and Frances Fuller. Survived by his children, Kathy (Neal) Meskill, Michael (Jeannine) Fuller, Thomas (Tamara) Fuller, Howard (Mary Beth) Fuller and Debbie Santucci; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (John) Finch; several nieces and nephews. George attended the Rochester School for the Deaf and he was instrumental in helping the 1949-1950 basketball team win its first championship in the history of the school.

George’s Graveside Service will be held in the spring. Donations can be sent to the Mount Carmel House, 4 Planet Street, Rochester, NY 14606 in his memory.

 

•Moore, Helen C., February 6, 2013, peacefully at home. Predeceased by her parents, Eva (Westcott) and W. Boyd Moore. Survived by many dear friends including Betty and Dan Kelley, Brad (Kerry) Kelley, Jackie (Mark) Howard. Helen was a lifelong resident of Spencerport and the 2011 Citizen of the Year. She devoted her entire life to community service.

A Memorial Service was held February 11 at the First Congregational UCC (White Church), Spencerport. Donations can be made to the White Church, 65 Church Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 or The Helen Moore Spencerport Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, P.O. Box 7, Spencerport, NY 14559 in her memory.

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