AREA: Kanous, Eleanor A., of Greece, died November 5, 2026, at age 97. She was predeceased by her parents, Merton and Anna Kanous; and brother, Roy Kanous. She is survived by her nephew, Jim Kanous (Sheila Beers), and niece, Jerrie Ann (Kenneth) Ruschak. Eleanor retired from Eastman Kodak Company, where she worked as an Executive Secretary. She traveled extensively and visited all but two states.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, November 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, where Eleanor’s Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m., followed by interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
BROCKPORT: Burch, Sharon T., 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Story of Hope Comfort Care Home in Chili, NY, on November 5, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, and she will be deeply missed.
Sharon was born in Brockport, NY, on February 15, 1943, to Calvin and Vera Tripp. She was a strong, proud, and loving woman. She adored friends and family, and her home was always welcoming and became a gathering place for all. She particularly cherished the times she got to spend with her “lunch bunch”.
Sharon also had a love for genealogy and traced her family tree back generations, allowing her to travel to Scotland and take part in a family reunion. She was one of a kind, and her sassiness, humor, love, and kindness will always be remembered.
Sharon is predeceased by her loving husband of almost 62 years, Melvin Burch; she is survived by her sons, Theron (TJ) Burch (Kimberly) of Buffalo, NY, and Travis Burch (Virginia) of Crowley, TX; and her sister, Ricki (Tripp) DeBaun (John). She loved her niece, Bridget, and nephews, Carl and Bryan. She was predeceased by her grandson, Nolan Burch, and is survived by her treasured grandchildren, Alexandra Burch and Clayton Griesbach.
Sharon chose to make an anatomical gift to the University of Rochester, and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of cards and flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sharon’s memory to Story of Hope Comfort Care Home, 813 Marshall Road, Rochester, NY 14624, www.storyofhoperochester.com.
BROCKPORT: Vanderstouw, Patricia “Pattie,” age 64, died November 2, 2026. Pattie is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Bob Vanderstouw; two daughters, Sarah (Andrew) Johnston and Courtney (Bill) Michielsen; and three grandchildren, Hannah, Robert, and Amelia. She is also survived by three brothers, Tom (Karla) Hare, Jim (Joan) Hare, and Rick (Denise) Hare; a large network of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and many dear and lifelong friends. She is now peacefully reunited with her beloved parents, George and Marilyn Hare. Pattie lived a life full of creativity and laughter, with an infectious smile that could light up every room. She loved crafting and had a deep love for sewing and fabric stores, often saying that the fabric “needed to talk to me” before she knew exactly what beautiful creation it was meant to become. She was always the life of the party, ready to dance or gather everyone around the table for games. Some of her happiest moments came from camping with her grandkids. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, infusing every moment they shared with joy, warmth, and imagination.
A Celebration of Pattie’s Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, at Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 4th Section Road, Brockport. The family requests that you honor Pattie’s memory by planting a tree in her name.
CHILI: Meiling, Annette E., died November 7, 2026, at age 73. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel. She is survived by her sons, Daniel and Zach (Shawn); siblings, Stephen (Wanda) Cavuoto, Angela (Michael) Mastro, and James Cavuoto; brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. A graduate of Gates Chili High School, her first job was at Westside Pediatrics, where she later became the office manager. She started a successful family daycare, where her natural instinct as a caregiver was able to thrive. Being a mother and caring for others was her pride and joy.
Services were held on November 13 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery.
CLARENDON: Hardy, Thomas A., age 81, died November 7, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Agnes (Kramer) Hardy, Sr.; and daughter, Karin. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Jane; daughter, Maggie (Anthony) Gravino; grandchildren, Lindsay (James) Gunn and Brady Smith; siblings, George (Linda) Hardy Jr. and Barbara (late William) Cappoli; and many nieces and nephews. Tom loved to tinker on old cars and was especially proud of his 1940 Oldsmobile and 1935 Plymouth. He enjoyed his time working at NAPA Auto Parts in Brockport as a delivery driver for many years after his retirement from Valeo. Tom had many Weiner dogs over the years and his beloved cat, Blackie.
His Funeral Service was held November 12 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Rochester Regional Health Foundation, 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607. To share a memory of Tom, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
CLARKSON: Levandowski, Joyce E., died November 5, 2026, at age 63. Joy was predeceased by her sister, Nancy VanSickle. She is survived by her sons, Marc Ryan (Maria) and Matthew Evan (Mary); grandchildren, Eli, Wesley, Cooper, and Jack; siblings, William Kimerly, Connee Malin, Steve Kimerly, and Susan Broadhurst. In her lifetime, Joy enjoyed her time in green spaces. Always eager to tidy up the yard, put up a new birdhouse, landscape a new space in her backyard aviary, anything that would keep her in the sun and busy. Joy was a woman who always knew a way to get a job done, always wanted to help and be included, and never took ‘no’ for an answer. Her nurturing and loving nature was evident to all who knew her.
Her Funeral Service was held November 10 at Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.
SPENCERPORT: Brown, Jeffrey Douglas, age 52, died October 28, 2026. Born April 26, 1974, Jeffrey was the son of Douglas Franklin Brown (deceased) and Susan June Brown. He was the brother of Aimee Lynn Brown and Vincent J. Brown, and the father of his beloved daughter, Alianna M. Brown. Throughout his lifetime, Jeffrey crossed paths with many people who became meaningful parts of his story. To everyone who showed him compassion, gave him a helping hand, checked on him, or never gave up on him, please know it mattered. Jeffrey was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Throughout his life, he faced battles with addiction and mental health, navigating struggles that were often difficult for both him and those who loved him. Behind the difficult chapters was a human being, deserving of compassion, understanding, and love. His life serves as a reminder that people are so much more than their hardest moments, that addiction and mental illness do not define someone’s entire identity, and that every life deserves to be remembered with dignity. May his passing remind us to lead with compassion, speak openly about mental health and addiction, break the stigma surrounding these struggles, and never underestimate the importance of loving and supporting one another. May he finally find the peace that life did not always give him.
Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
