AREA

•Mockevicius, Rev. Dominic F., of Rochester, died May 7, 2013, at 90 years. Predeceased by his parents, Casimir and Anele; brothers, Rev. Charles and Bernard; sister Elinore Yanaitis, niece Mary Ellen Frisch. He is survived by his brother, Frank (Nancy) Elmer; nephews Robert (Sharon), Charles (Rene) Yanaitis; several grand nieces and nephews. Father Mockevicius was ordained by Bishop Kearney on June 4, 1948 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. For the following 65 years he served in many appointments: St. Boniface, Mount Carmel, Holy Family, St. Patrick (Cato), St. Thomas the Apostle (Red Creek), St. Alphonsus (Auburn), St. Mary’s (Canandaigua), Chaplain State School (Sonyea), St. Vincent De Paul (Churchville) and St. George Church until his retirement in 2001.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated May 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Rochester with Bishop Matthew H. Clark, presiding. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com.

•White, Barbara A., of Rochester, April 29, 2013 at age 80. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Donald W. White and her sister, Jean Abrams. She is survived by her caring daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Garland Solt of Brockport; her grandson, Jason Johansen and granddaughter, Brittany Solt Rath and grandson-in-law Cody Rath; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy (Clarence) Luke, Linda (Howard) Lord and Harold Abrams; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean (John) Molner; many nieces and nephews. Barbara was actively involved with the Sweden Senior Center in Brockport, St. John’s Community Volunteer group and Needlepoint Circle, member of the Calvary Nazarene Church, teacher assistant of the West Ridge School in Greece and Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance.

A Memorial Service was held May 11 at Park Ridge Free Methodist Church, Straub Road, Rochester, NY. Private Interment.

BERGEN

•Szczupakowski, Alex J., age 85, died May 4, 2013. Beloved husband of Dianne Szczupakowski; devoted father of David (Carol) Szczupakowski of Reedsville, Pennsylvania, James (Joanie) Szczupakowski of Churchville and Doris Szczupakowski of Tyler, Texas; dear stepfather of Howard (Edith) Andrews of Pennsylvania, Christine St. Martin of Port Byron, Patricia) Barry Rushlaw of Palm Bay, Florida and Marsha (Nicholas) Regan of Rochester; loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; cherished brother of Elizabeth (late Daniel) Danwin of Tonawanda, Dorothy (late Joseph) Stark of Buffalo and Renata (late John Wisniewski of Buffalo. Preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Szczupakowski; brother Ray (late Julie) Kelly; sisters, Irene (late Philip) Stark and Jenny (late Frank) Osgrostrzynski.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held May 8 at St. Brigid’s Church, Bergen. Interment, St. Brigid’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Brigid’s Church, P.O. Box 219, Bergen, NY 14416 in his memory.

BROCKPORT

•Rowland, Sandra (Unterborn), May 1, 2013, age 71 after along illness. Predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Marion (Seaman) Unterborn. Survived by her aunt, Mildred Leverenz; many cousins, Bonnie (Thomas) Dobson, Special Godchild and caregiver, Shelley (John) Spamer, Amanda and Rachael Spamer, Jeffrey (Beth) Dobson, Amber (Matt) Reynolds, Chance and Mason Reynolds, Todd (Channon), Trevor and Jeremy Dobson, Tyler Stratton, Richard Hain and Godchild, Wendy Hain and many dear friends. Sandy was a life-long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Hamlin.

Funeral Services were held May 7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin 14464 in her memory.

CHILI

•Jarvie, Joanne M., May 4, 2013, at age 80. Survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas; children, Don (Barbara) and Susan Susa; grandchildren, Pamela Susa, Jeffrey (Laura) Jarvie and Kathryn Jarvie; great-granddaughter, Samantha Jarvie; her sister, Dorothy Vanderweel; brother, Donald Scheid; sister-in-law, Eleanor Scheid and brother-in-law, James Jarvie (Virginia A. Halstead); several nieces and nephews.

Private Service and Interment at the convenience of the family.

•Mannella, Thomas N. Sr., May 1, 2013, at age 88. Predeceased by his wife, Anne in 1985. Survived by three children, Thomas Jr. (Christine), Henry and Marianne Widzinski; five grandchildren, Thomas III and Nicholas Mannella, Ashley, Stephanie and Kevin Widzinski; two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Nico; sister-in-law, Josephine Pezzulo; brother-in-law, Joseph Pezzulo and nieces and nephews. Thomas was the former owner of the Mannella Corp., a WWII Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated May 4 at St. Helen’s Church, Gates. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society in his memory.

CHURCHVILLE

•Ford, Arnold W., April 26, 2013 at age 76. Survived by his loving wife, Florence; children, Andy (Wendy) Ford and Valerie (Dennis) DeVito; sister, Velma (Harris) Boyce; brother, Henry (Shirley) Ford; sister-in-law, Doris Ford; several nieces and nephews.

His Memorial Service was held May 11 at Open Door Baptist Church, Chili-Scottsville Road.

CLARENDON

•Robinson, Gregory A., On May 7, 2013. Predeceased by his mother, Bettie Robinson. He is survived by his son Jake; Jake’s fiancee Amber; father Walter D. Robinson; six siblings and many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service was held May 10 at Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport.

FANCHER

•Blodgett, John W. (Sr.), Age 98, May 4, 2013. Predeceased by wives; Margaret, Lola and Cheryl; brothers, Howard and Willis; sister, Margaret Swift and grandson, Timothy Quayle. Survived by sons, John Jr. of Churchville, Richard of Ogden; daughter, Phyllis Quayle of North Chili; step-daughters, Ann M. Raymond of Albion, Melissa Houde of North Carolina; sisters, Ruth Kilmer of Rochester, Fannie Rodas and Helen Massar both of Clarkson; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Service was held May 8 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment, Garland Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care Home Health & Hospice or Latta Road Nursing Home in his memory.

HILTON

•Elliott, Richard S. “Dick,” On April 30, 2013. He is predeceased by his wife, Irene “Rinkey” (‘09). Dick is survived by his children and grandchildren, Brett (Kathleen) Elliott and their children Brianna and Omar, Todd (Maria) Elliott and children Thomas Elliott, Mary Vacca, Sean Reitano and Eric (Jessica) Reitano, Tracee (Bill) David and their children Tyler and Abbey; his sister Suzanne (Lester) Luckenbach; sisters-in-law, Audrey Case, Cora Massecar, Roberta (Donald) Ecott and Elaine (Charles) Maginness; several cousins, nieces, nephews. He earned degrees from Cornell University and Rochester Institute of Technology; honorably served as Captain in the Air Force. Dick worked at Stromberg-Carlson, General Motors and the Industrial Management Council before embarking on his career as Senior Career Advisor/Associate Professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at RIT. In retirement he was a Job Coach for ARC and Rochester School for the Deaf. He served as an Elder at St. Paul Lutheran Church and was active on numerous boards and committees and where he served as Congregational President.

Please join his family on Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton for his “Celebration of Life.” Contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice in his memory.

HOLLEY

•Sprague, Gordon S. Jr., Age 76, died May 2, 2013. Predeceased by his sister, Jeanne Casson. He is survived by Julia “Judy,” his wife of 56 years; children, Gordon (Pam Hodom) Sprague III of Holley, Julie (David) McHarg of Castorland, NY, Debra (Kevin) Pierce of Berwick, Maine, Sandra (Kenny) Moore of Hilton, Marianne Sprague of Holley; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Fred Sprague of Addison; sisters, Nina Smith of Addison, Nancy Durso of Katonah; special niece, Ann Rose; several nieces, nephews, cousins.

Services and interment were private. Contributions can be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital at U of R Medical Center, 300 East River Road, P.O. Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627 in his memory.

MURRAY

•LaClair, Gaylord C., Died November 28, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Austin and Alice LaClair; sisters, Freida, Leda; brother, Leonard. He is survived by his children, Gaylord, Teresa (Eric), Clifford, Joe; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings, Gerald, Lorraine, Wilma (Kurt), Donald (Rosemary); brother-in-law, Fred; several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held May 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

NORTH CHILI

•George, Wilfred Ian Lesley, May 3, 2013 at age 51. Survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Joycelyn George; his children, Hannah (Robbie) Webster, Nathaniel and Raoul George; grandchildren, Abigail and Adrean; 10 brothers and sisters; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends; special aunt, Geraldine Nanton; grandmother, Mary (Henry) Dupree.

His Funeral Service was held May 11 at Greece Assembly of God Church. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Greece Assembly of God Church, 750 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14612 in his memory.

SPENCERPORT

•Garcia, Marcia A., May 2, 2013. Graveside Services were held May 7 at Mt. Morris Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association in her memory.

•Gollel, Linda L. (Smith), May 2, 2013. Predeceased by her parents, Lewis and Shirley Smith; brother-in-law, Franklin “Skip” Gollel. Survived by her loving husband, Ronald J. Gollel; loving mother of Ronald Gollel, Angelo (Stephanie) Gollel and Gina Gollel; caring grandmother of Crystal, Danielle, Monique, Samantha, Miranda, Coy and Ava; brother Tyler (Marilyn) Smith; many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Service was held May 5 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport.

•Willis, Catherine A. (Beikirch), On May 4, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Howard H. “Cappy” Willis. Survived by her children, Linda (Donna Nersinger) Willis, David (Kelly Leverenz) Willis, Cindy (Bill) Renton of North Carolina, Greg Willis of Florida and Mark (Martha) Willis; brothers, Edward (Caryll) Beikirch and William (Rosemary) Beikirch; grandchildren Kristen, Danny, Matt, Mike, Richelle, Andrew, Haley, Tyler, Colin, Ryan, Kelsey, Zack, Emily, Leah, Samantha, Sarah, Billy and Matt; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Beverly (Tony) Shaw, Fay Wells, Norm Willis; cousin, Faye Willis; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated May 7 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in her memory.