HILTON

•Davis, The Honorable Reuben K., Retired Justice of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, 4th department, died March 9, 2010 at the age of 89. Judge Davis was born in Columbus, Mississippi. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth U. Davis; and his three children, Jennifer Carey (Bob), Andrea Zopp (William), Mark A. Davis; and three step-children, Andrea Muhly, Peter Muhly (Barbara), Alexandra Muhly; and 10 grandchildren.

Donations can be sent to the Reuben K. Davis Scholarship Fund, at Virginia State University, office of development, Box 9027, Petersburg, Virginia 23806. Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.

•Denise, William D. Jr. “Bill”, March 15, 2010. Survived by his wife Judy Denise; children Kim Denise and Bill (Lynn) Denise; grandchildren, Daniel Ryan, Alyssa Denise and Michael Denise.

Funeral Services were held March 19 at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Avenue, Rochester 14616 or to St. Ann’s Palliative Care Unit, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester 14621 in his memory.

•Hilton, H. Bruce, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Hilton, died February 19, 2010, age 83. He was predeceased by his son Christopher. He is survived by his wife Joan; daughter Terry Higbee; grandchildren, James F. Hilton, Craig W. Higbee and Alyssa M. Hilton; his sister, Marion Gibbs. Bruce was a graduate of Cornell University and is best remembered for his 25 year career as a Hilton High School Vocational Agriculture Teacher.

His Funeral Mass was said March 18 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the School of the Holy Childhood, 500 Groton Place, Rochester or a charity of one’s choice in his memory.

•King, Julia, Unexpectedly, March 12, 2010, at age 70. Predeceased by her husband Robert King. She is survived by her mother Gertrude Johnson; children, Annie (Alfred) Wilder, Donnall (Stephanie) King, David King, Rose (Emanuel Riley) Hammonds, Judy King; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother; several nieces and nephews; family and friends.

A Memorial Service was held March 18 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece.

•Lazzaro, Peter G. on March 14, 2010 , at the age of 96, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his wife, Lillian C. Lazzaro; sisters, Josephine Guarino, Rose Muscarella, Adeline Ruffino and Fanny Tomasino; brother, Frank Lazzaro. He is survived by his daughters, Judy Ann (Joseph) DePalma and Marianne A. Lazzaro (Robert J. Bialecki); grandchildren, Andrea Ann Nasso (Daniel Galiotti), Joseph C. DePalma (Bridget Massaro), Roberta (Jeffrey) Bittel, Robin (Frederick) Mundorff, Melissa Coppini (Alan Ward), Anthony DePalma (Paula Hallowell), and Roni (John) McHugh; great-grandchildren, Christina (Adam) Green, Samantha Nasso, Bridget, Erick, Chelsea and Dalton Mundorff, Kyle Ludgate and Anthony Coppini III, Ryan and Andrew Bittel, Joseph G. DePalma and Jack McHugh; great-great-granddaughter, Brooklynne Ellis; many nieces and nephews; his dear companion, Marion Albergo; his caring neighbors, John and Grace Indovino; many dear friends. Peter worked as a tailor at Bond Clothing for 35 years before moving on to a 16-year career as a City Court Marshall for the City of Rochester.

A Funeral Mass was held March 17 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care, Hospice of Rochester, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, 14623-2988, in his memory.

HOLLEY

•Denning, Lawrence A. “Gramp,” March 16, 2010, 90 1/2 years. Died after a brief illness. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Phyllis. Survived by two sons, Lawrence A., Jr. (Joanne) and George L. (Joy Lewis). Survived by grandchildren, James (Anne), Debra (Andy) Kupferschmid, Timothy (Robin), Sherri (Dave) Kingdollar, Rhonda (Richard) Beck, and Lawrence, III; 15 great-grandchildren; and his special coffee klatch friends from Tim Horton’s in Brockport, Ginnie D., Dave and Yvonne S., Alex, Kim and Ken. Lawrence was a 50 year member of the Holley Volunteer Fire Department, 44 year member of the Free & Accepted Masons - Renovation Lodge, 50+ year member of Disciples United Methodist Church, long-time “Lakesiders” member - Lakeside Memorial Hospital. He retired in 1982 from the Melting Department of Kodak Park, Building 29.

Calling hours will be held on April 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Merrill Grinnell Funeral Home, 39 Geddes Street, Holley. Interment at Hillside Cemetery April 6. Contributions can be made to Holley Fire Department or Lakeside Memorial Hospital in his memory.

OGDEN

•Giannecchini, Beverly (English), March 9, 2010. Predeceased by her husband, Julian. She is survived by her children, Terry (Dan) Cardinale, Rosemary (Kevin) DeYager, Mary Volonino, Susan (Walt) Zimmer; grandchildren, Jennifer, Robin, Daniel, Ken and Nick; great granddaughter, Bryanna; sister, Joyce Hamsey.

Service and interment at the convenience of the family.

SPENCERPORT

•Kramer, Tami Mahoney, age 51, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Spencerport, died suddenly March 13, 2010. She is survived by her husband, James Kramer; daughters Bridgette Mahoney Brooks and husband Justin, Brenda Mahoney Weber and her husband Glenn; her precious “grandbabies” Justin and Charles Brooks, Anna, Jake and Ozzy Weber; stepdaughter, Jillian Kramer; mother, Betty Doughty; brother, Michael Lees; and sister, Colene Doughty.

Funeral Services were held March 19 at McEwen Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, North Carolina. Contributions can be made to the National Fibromyalgia Foundation, 2200 N. Glassell Street, Suite A, Orange, California 92865 in her memory. Condolences can be directed to www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.

•LaVigne, W. Joseph, March 11, 2010. Predeceased by his daughter, Catherine (LaVigne) Leone; sister Mary Coughlin. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Catherine “Murph” LaVigne; children, Patrick (Shirley), James, David (Lori) LaVigne, Margaret (Glen) Radner, Thomas (Patricia) LaVigne, MaryJane (Joseph) Marotta, Michelle (Khalid) Alkofahi and Jacqueline (Scott) Powley; sister, Ellen LaVigne; granddaughter, Renee; and 16 other grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Joseph was a member of the Barber Shop Chorus and Quartet for 33 years, and a Navy Veteran of WWII aboard the ship U.S.S. Ludlow.

His Funeral Mass was said March 15 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Harmony Foundation International, 110 7th Avenue North, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203 in his memory.

•Pray, Jennie R., On March 13, 2010 at age 85. Predeceased by her loving husband, Eugene Pray; and brother, Onofrio Romano. Survived by her daughters, Sr. Marilyn Pray SSJ, Joyce Ann Pray and Cynthia L. Pray; grandson, Matthew Rederer; sister, Mary “Peachie” (Salvatore) Mistretta; many dear nieces, nephews and friends, especially her lifelong friend of 80 years, Theresa Yerves.

Her Funeral Mass was said March 16 at St. Boniface Church, Rochester. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 150 French Road, Rochester 14618 in her memory.

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