OBITUARIES – WEEK OF MAY 26, 2013
AREA
•Devereese, Charles B., died May 18, 2013 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born July 30, 1953 in Syracuse and raised in Homer, New York where he graduated from high school. He then attended Roberts Wesleyan College, where he met his wife Linda. After college he became a master tool and die technician. Later, he owned his own manufacturing facility with co-owner and long-time friend Rex Fisher. He was preceded in death by his father Theodore and is survived by his mother Betty Devereese (Hessler); brothers Theodore and Tom; and sister Sue. Chuck leaves behind his beloved wife Linda with their 39th anniversary also being May 18. He is also survived by his four children, Carissa Clack, Christie Haggerty, Laurie Ridgeway and Chad Devereese and three sons-in-law John Clack, Shaun Haggerty and Jamie Ridgeway; his grandchildren Coltin, Cayli, and Carlyn Clack, and Jaydon, Brandon and Brooklin Ridgeway.
A celebration of Chuck’s life was held May 23 at First Bible Baptist Church, Hilton. Memories and thoughts can be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.
BROCKPORT
•Castre, Leonard T., on May 18, 2013 at age 95. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret and son, Richard. He is survived by his daughter, Lenita A. Gates; grandchildren, Leonard, Scott (Lianna) Gates, Richard Lee “Duke” (Deanna) Castre II, Gianni Castre; great-grandchildren, Dylan Leonard Gates, Megan Lee Gates, Austin Castre, Michael Davis and Nicholas Davis; sisters, Virginia Bianco, Natalie Marrow and many nieces and nephews. Leonard was a retiree of Local #118 Trucking Union.
Funeral Services were held May 22 at the New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Joseph’s Villa, 3300 Dewey Avenue, Rochester 14616 in his memory.
CHILI
•Lewis, Kenneth L., May 15, 2013. Survived by his wife, Lois; step-daughter, Linda (James) Kavanagh; three granddaughters, Kelli (Karl) Berg, Kimberly Kavanagh and Kristin (Don) Smith. Ken was a retiree of The New York State Troopers.
His Graveside Service was held May 21 at Grove Place Cemetery, Chili. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester 14623 in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
•Bernhagen, Harold A., Age 65, on May 17, 2013. Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Ann Ratcliff Bernhagen; a sister, Maryella Bernhagen; two step-daughters; aunts and uncles, Vincent and Fran Kovalcik, Joseph and Phyllis Kovalcik and Edward and Polly Welsh; along with many cousins.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated May 22 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish. Donations can be made to the church, Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter’s Site, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy) in his memory.
•Kearns, George F., on May 11, 2013 at age 90. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Kearns and son, Steven G. Kerns. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and James Tappenden of Chili; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth Kearns and Martha MacMillen of Conklin; granddaughters, Jennifer Tappenden of St. Louis, Missouri, Kara (William) Neidel of Lancaster, Sarah MacMillen of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Kearns of Buffalo; grandson, Andrew Kearns of Danbury, Connecticut; great grandsons, Collin Neidel and Jayden Neidel; nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held May 20 in the Interfaith Chapel at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Rochester. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Spencerport or to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.
CLARKSON
•Phillips, Dennis R., Suddenly, May 17, 2013, age 67. Survived by his wife, Mary; his sons, Jeff (Sara) and Scott (Elizabeth) Phillips; step-sons Dan (Chris) and Jeff (Carol Lynn) Lucas; his brother, Paul (Kathy) Phillips; sister, Diane (Bill) Vandeweghe; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by his brother, George.
Services were held May 22 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Those wishing can contribute to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in his memory.
HILTON
•Beyea, Robert J., May 16, 2013. Survived by special best friend, Ellie Lesher; daughter, Michelle (Joshua) Santay; sons, Todd Beyea and Kevin (Janelle) Beyea; and eight grandchildren.
Donations in his memory can be made to GRASP, Inc. (Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets), P.O. Box 26741, Rochester 14626.
•Hess, Therese M., May 16, 2013, age 86. She is survived by her children, Linda Kepler, Charles (Bernice) Hess, Donna (Rick) Wylie, Clifford Hess, Robert (Kathy Thompson) Hess, Deborah (William) Keats; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brother, Clifford Newman and a grandson, Cameron Hess.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory.
•Quinn, David B., Peacefully, May 14, 2013 at age 86. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia; devoted children, daughter Candice (David) Gomes; son, David L. (Patricia) Quinn; beloved grandsons, J.D. Robert, Adam and Daniel Quinn; dear sisters, Marjorie Scott and Dolly DuSett; brothers-in-law, Terry and Douglas Groh; nieces, nephews, cousins and many loyal friends. Dave was employed in the Printing division of Eastman Kodak Company for 20 years and was a volunteer 22 year Life Member of North Greece Fire Department and Exempts.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Sunday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road at Latta. Contributions can be made to his Church Memorial Fund or Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, c/o Lifetime Donations, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester 14623 in his memory.
HOLLEY
•Clark, Marilyn E. (Zufelt), age 79, died May 15, 2013. She was a waitress at Christo’s Diner in Murray and enjoyed playing Bingo. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl; great granddaughter, Allison Tinkous; brother, Richard Zufelt; sister, Mabel O’Brien and daughter-in-law, Annette Clark. She is survived by her children, Randy Clark of Oklahoma, Bruce Howard of Albion, Vicki (Alan) Tinkous of Holley, Edith (Ron) Hart of Manlius, Jacqueline Drexler of Holley, Kevin Clark of New York, Lisa (Doug) Hein of Holley; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; brother, Dennis Zufelt of Central Square; and her best friend Judy Szymanski of Holley.
Funeral Services were held May 20 at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Burial in Sandy Creek Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Orleans in her memory.
•LeStorti, Mary, age 89, died May 21, 2013 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, Greece surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael LeStorti; grandson, Eddie LeStorti. She is survived by her children, Michael LeStorti of Holley, Lynda (Allan) Burrows of Arizona, Maryann Smith of Holley, Denise Catlin of Holley; grandchildren, Joseph (Rachel) LeStorti, Brandon (Kelly) Smith, Todd (Karen) Smith, Sarah (Michael) Draklich; great-grandchildren, Colton and Isabella LeStorti, Brooklyn and Madeline Smith, Jake and Chase Draklich; brother, Alfonso Fratarcangeli of Florida; several nieces, nephews, cousins. Mary lived most of her life in Holley and was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ladies Auxiliary of the Holley Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewell Buckman Post 529 American Legion. She was a dedicated employee for over 30 years at the former Orleans County Nursing Home (The Villages of Orleans) until she was 77 years old, retiring in 2001.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held May 24 at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 4652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626 in her memory.
•Smalley, Irene (Christ), on December 4, 2012 at the age of 87. She is survived by her daughter Sandra (James) Bartlett, son John (Beverly) Smalley, and daughter Marsha (John) Green; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorraine Allen. She was predeceased by her husband Edson Beebe Smalley and her daughter Gale Nenni. Irene was a member of the Holley Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for over 50 years.
A Memorial Service was held May 25 at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 318, Memphis, Tennessee 38101 in her memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Coss, Viva A., May 15, 2013 at age 93. She is predeceased by her parents, Florence and Leslie Scott; son, Robin Coss, and brother, Acel Scott. Survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Donald; daughter, Cathy (Paul) Pilat; grandchildren, Kristin Pilat (Eric) Bovee, Kimberlie Pilat (Mark) Bovee and Kari Pilat; great-grandchildren, Evan, Katelyn, Gabriella and Julia Bovee, Brooklyn Langdon; many nieces and nephews.
Her Memorial Service was held May 19 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Private interment.
SPENCERPORT
•Barber, Jeanette A., died November 11, 2012 in LasVegas, Nevada. Predeceased by her brother, Michael Barber and sister, Marian Wieczorek. She is survived by sisters, Antionette Barber of Spencerport and Josephine Lusk of Holley; several nieces, nephews.
Jeanette was buried May 23, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Albion.
•Ketelhut, Lorraine “Lorri,” May 19, 2013. Survived by loving husband, Bill Ketelhut; son, William R. Ketelhut; sister, Janet (Larry) Lavery; nieces, nephews and many friends. Lorri was a board member of N.W. AARP.
Her Funeral Service was held May 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 in her memory.
•Palazzolo, Jytte Lise (Gudnitz), Died May 20, 2013 at age 75. She is predeceased by her parents, Knud and Karen Gudnitz, daughter-in-law, Anne Becnel Palazzolo, and brothers-in-law, Ralph Palazzolo and Bent Bach. Jytte is survived by her loving husband, George Palazzolo; children, Mark Palazzolo, Yvonne (Delano) Pohlson, and Tina Leiker; four grandchildren, Michael Palazzolo, Maddison Leiker, Nicholas Leiker and Alexander Pohlson. Surviving family includes sisters, Inge Gudnitz, Hanna Gudnitz, Bente Gudnitz, Sonja (Raul) Bach de Vera, and Marianne Gudnitz; brothers, Erling (Merete) Gudnitz and Gert (Ingrid) Gudnitz; brother-in-law, Sebastian (Ross) Palazzolo; sister-in-laws, Lucy (Louis) Giglio and Sandy Palazzolo and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Her Memorial Mass was celebrated May 23 at St. Theodore’s Church, Rochester. Interment will be held privately in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, URMC, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642 in her memory.