OBITUARIES – WEEK OF JUNE 2, 2013
AREA
•Pfromm, John H., of Micco, Florida, died May 27, 2013 at age 80. Predeceased by wife, Marge, son, Mark, daughter, Cathy Hoff, brother George, sister, Estelle Eckl. Survived by son John and Patty, Sharon and Tony; grandchildren; sister, Marion Maas; many nieces and nephews.
John served in the U.S. Navy. His Burial was in Florida.
BERGEN
•Billings, Gordon E., May 22, 2013. Survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Hampson) Billings; his children, Donna (Joseph) Barbieri, Lynn (Joseph) Furno and Cynthia Billings; step-children, Liz (Jason) Vinette and Bryan Stansell; his former wife, Sandra Billings; eight grandchildren; sisters, Eleanor and Millie.
Funeral Services were held May 25 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Contributions can be made to Strong Memorial Hospital L-VAD Unit, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642 or The Genesee County Mercy Flight, 2420 Brickyard Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424 in his memory.
BROCKPORT
•Acker, Margaret L., On May 22, 2013 at age 82. Predeceased by her husband Earl, father Roy Spencer and brothers Elwin and William Spencer. She is survived by her mother Louise Cockram; niece Evonne (David) Ross; step-brothers and sisters Robert Cockram, Jeanne Edwards, Helen Hill, William (Janyce) Cockram.
A Graveside Service was held May 29 in the Byron Cemetery.
•Hussong, Margaret M. “Peg,” May 25, 2013, at age 86. Predeceased by her beloved husband, George; sisters, Dorothy and Molly; brother John; sisters-in-law, Virginia Hussong and Rita (Robert) Dempsey. She will be greatly missed by daughters, Mary (Thomas) Kallen and Eileen (David) Billlings; sons, Timothy (Margaret), Daniel (Lori) and Michael (Michele); her grandchildren, Tara Share, Lyndsey (Gary) Short, Courtney (Michael) Sedita, Ben (Kristin), Brittany, Devin, Ryan (Irene), Michael, Colby and Thomas Hussong and Brandon Kallen; great-grandchildren, Chad Share Jr., Kerri Ann Cox, Martin Kohlmeier, Nathan and Ryan Short, and Zoe, Charlotte, Connor and Brett Hussong; brothers, Robert (Ann) Wallin and Richard (Cindy) Wallin; many nieces, nephews and good friends. Peg graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College in 1948, and she taught kindergarten at Kendall Central School until her retirement.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said May 29 at Nativity BVM Church, Brockport. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to the George and Peg Hussong Memorial Scholarship Fund at Kendall Central School, c/o Business Office, 1932 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476.
•Luce, Evelyn M., on May 19, 2013 at age 82. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years John; children John Jr. (Beth) Luce, Sandra (William) Morey, Kenneth (Barb) Luce, Betty Luce, Webster (Sue) Luce and Terri Luce; many grand and great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother.
A Memorial Service was held May 24 at the Elks Lodge, Brockport.
•Sozio, Jeanne Marie, May 21, 2013. Beloved inspiration who leaves behind a large loving family of relatives and friends.
Services will be private. A Celebration of her Life will be held in June. For information, email gatheringforjeanne@gmail.com. Those wishing can donate to support Jeanne’s passion at A Different Path Art Gallery; http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/127192102/mural-and-art-garden.
CHILI
•Breeding, Edward D., May 27, 2013. Predeceased by his siblings, Loretta Bentley, Monroe, Jack, Archie, Lorrene Breeding and brother-in-law, Jack Warner. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Bernice; son, David and daughter, Kelly (Michael) Gionta; grandchildren, Colleen Yager, Brandon Breeding, Andrew and Joe Gionta; siblings, Ieda Baker, JD (Elsa) Breeding, Mae Bailey, Jim (Kathy) Breeding, Charlotte Cook and brother-in-law, Dick (Gail) Warner; many nieces and nephews. Edward was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company.
Funeral Services were held May 31 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in his memory.
•Coletta, Dorothea M., In her 75th year after a courageous battle with cancer, Dorothea died May 24, 2013. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, Philip; children, Rose (Joseph) Hart, Gina (Rick) Gagliardi and Louis; grandchildren, Nicholas, Patrick (Sarah), Rose and Charles (Cathy) Hart, Samuel and Mike Gagliardi; great-grandchild, Julia Hart; brother, David (Joan) Senear; sister, June (Ron) Perry; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
A Funeral Service was held May 29 at Faith Baptist Church of North Chili. Interment, Westside Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Faith Baptist Church, 2954 South Union Street, Rochester 14624 in her memory.
•Kenfield, Patricia “Trish”, May 20, 2013. Survived by her loving daughter, Sabrina (Francisco) Goico; granddaughter, Azeriah Goico; mother, Jean Jackson; father, Lester Kenfield; sister, Paula Gambrill; brothers, Michael Kenfield, Ronald Kenfield; nephews, Ryan (Julie) Gambrill, Brett Gambrill; many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and her furry friend, Majik.
Her Funeral Service was held May 25 at First United Congregational Church, Riga. Interment, Creekside Cemetery. Donations can be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC, 20090-6929 in her memory.
•Meegan, Eleonore “Lore”, May 19, 2013 at age 77. Predeceased by her husband, William J. Meegan; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jakob Linkenbach. She has lived her last 24 years as a loving couple with Bill Spiotti. She is survived by her daughter, Monika (Christopher) Markidis; granddaughter, Brandy Alston; her great grandchildren, Tavish and Tyani; sister, Lisa (Allick) Jorgensen of Florida; nephews, Peter, Steven and Scott Jorgensen and their extended families.
Her Memorial Service was held May 24 at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., Gates. Interment at the convenience of the family.
GREECE
•Godfrey, Filomena S., On May 28, 2013 at age 86. She is predeceased by her husband Gerald Godfrey; parents, Frank and Theresa D’Statio. Survived by children, Robert (Fay), Richard (Donna), David (Angela), George, Linda and Michael Godfrey; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass was held May 30 at St. Leo’s Church, Hilton. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory.
HILTON
•Dentino, Grace, (Mirabella), May 28, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, Adam Dentino. Survived by children, Christine (Michael) Sokolski, Diana Gardner; grandchildren, Michelle (Shaun) Lewis, Lisa Ann Gardner, Michael (Maria) Sokolski; great-grandchildren, Seana Donaldson, Eddie Sokolski, Adam Lewis, Kensi Grace Lewis, Michaelangelo Sokolski, Andre Sokolski; siblings, Michael (Helen) Mirabella, Mary Hall; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eva Salerno, Dolores Dentino, Mickey Dentino; many loving nieces, nephews, and her special friend and companion, Nick Galletto. Grace was a long-time active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Aerie #52.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated June 1 at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Gates. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to Lifetime Care, c/o Kristina Mossgraver, 3111 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.
NORTH CHILI
•Huey, Mildred “Millie”, May 27, 2013. Predeceased by her husband, George; and sister, Helen Peck Smith, Survived by two children, Karen Huey and Larry (Jane) Huey; three grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Aimee (Phil) Andolina; one great-grandson, Joseph Andolina; sister, Ruth Peck; and long time family friend, Frank Petit. Mildred was active in Christian Womens Connection, Senior Citizens of Riga and a member of NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees). She is a retired Post Master of North Chili, a lifetime member of North Chili United Methodist Church and a volunteer at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Her Funeral Service was held May 30 at North Chili United Methodist Church. Interment, North Chili Rural Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the church, Best Friends Animal Society – Kenab, Utah or DELTA Animal Rescue – Glendale, California in her memory.
KENDALL
•Bogacki, Paul Jon, On May 27, 2013. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Eugenia and his brother Gary Bogacki. He is survived by his loving wife Victoria; his cherished daughter Tori; sister-in-law Ellen Bogacki; brother-in-law Michael (Cynthia) Wisniewski; nephews Luke (Jessica) Bogacki, Gregory and Adam Wisniewski; great nephew Gary Alan Bogacki, and extended wonderful family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held May 31 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642 in his memory.
PARMA
•Miller, David D., On May 24, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Cathy; his children, Rick (Helen), Gene, Paula (Norm) Perrotte, Tammy Besse and Vivian (Dave) Sterling. He is predeceased by his children, Michelle Wagner, Alan Miller and Peggi Sorensen. Also survived by grandchildren, Sheri (Micah), Cathy (Matt), Paul (Jennifer), Timothy, James, Andrew, Michael, Michelle (James), David, April (Sam), Kristin (Mike), Susan (Alex), Eric (Emily), Robin (Kashwir) and Thomas; 26 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Peggy Gillen and Jean Zimmer. David was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company.
A Funeral Mass was held May 29 at St. Leo the Great Church, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery.
SPENCERPORT
•Jurs, Vikki L., May 20, 2013. Survived by her loving husband, Bernie Jurs; children, Scott (Melissa) Jewell, Amy Jewell, Tom (Nicole) Jewell, Bernie (Karen) Jurs Jr., and Eric (Krista) Jurs; 11 loving grandchildren; brothers, Erik (Laurie) Lintala and Peter (Mary) Lintala; sister, Toini (Ed) Reese; many nieces, nephews and friends, as well as all her “Barn Sale” followers.
Her Funeral Service was held May 25 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642 in her memory.
•Lienhart, Wilfred R., age 88 of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Spencerport, died May 22, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his great-granddaughter Anna McKinney; his sisters Margaret Whipple, Helen Lienhart and Rose Kirchner. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Shirley; two daughters, Sandra (Leslie Owen) Kagey, Christy (James) McKinney; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill served in the Twin Dolphins-Silent Service (submarine) from 1943-1946. He was a member of the American Legion and served in the VFW honor guard in Florida. He was a volunteer fireman for the Waterport, Albion and Spencerport fire departments and was a past president of the Spencerport Fire Department. He worked at GM for 30 years in Rochester retiring as a heavy construction supervisor.
A Memorial Service will be held at Spencerport United Methodist Church on June 9 at 2 p.m. Calling hours will be held at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Avenue, Albion on June 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with burial at Mt. Albion Cemetery immediately following. To share a special memory of Bill please visit www.christophermitchell.com. Donations can be made to Anna’s Wish, P.O. Box 27, North Chili, NY 14514 in his memory.
