Death Notices for the week of June 15, 2008

Death Notices for the week of
June 15, 2008

AREA

•Pestell, David G., Age 65, died June 10, 2008. Survived by loving companion and friend Barb Hinton; daughter, Lisa (Dennis) Sietmann of Albion; sister, Dorothy (Ron) Gilbert of Florida; four grandchildren, Brionnah, Jenna and Jessica Raglan, Spencer Sietmann; the mother of his daughter, Mary Ann Pestell; cousin, Linda (Don) Prince; special friend and neighbor Wes; as well as several nieces, nephews; and nine beloved canine companions.

A Graveside Funeral Service was held June 13 in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Brockport Conservation Club in his memory.

BERGEN

•Koons, Maureen "Mo," June 6, 2008. Survived by husband, James Sr.; son, James Koons, Jr.; daughter, Shelly Koons; grandchildren, Casey Koons, Michael Gray and PJ Lundy; great-grandchildren, Cole Koons and CJ Koons; sisters-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Gene and Sandy Koons, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roman, Mrs. June Ott; cousins, Rona (Garth) Pearce, Neil (Doreen) Moore; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Michael and Heather Gray, Sr.

A Memorial Service was held June 10 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece.

BROCKPORT

•Barber, Mark A., On June 1, 2008 at the age of 58. Predeceased by his father Anthony Barber, mother Joann Barber and brother, Gregory Barber. He is survived by his sister Lisa Landicho; brother-in-law Thomas Landicho; niece Carmen Landicho; nephew Gregory Landicho; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Funeral Mass was said June 10 at Nativity Church BVM. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

•Richardson, Paulette C. (Crist) R.N., June 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her mother Henrietta Crist. Paula is survived by her father, James Crist; her loving husband of 35 years Steven Richardson; her children, Charity (Steven) Snyder, Edward (Amanda) Richardson, Jessica (Eric) Sandler; her grandchildren, Christian, Jared, Jonah, Caleb, Paige, Kate and Jordan; her siblings Fredrick (Joyce) Crist, Peter Crist, John Crist, Robert (Barbara) Crist, Cherie (John) Pensoneault; along with many other in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 15 at the Brockport United Methodist Church, Brockport. Donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626 in her memory.

•Sweeting, Richard W. (Dick), June 6, 2008, at age 90, at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, Brockport. Dick is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen Wilson Sweeting; sister Blanche Spencer (Libby, Montana); sister-in-law, Doris Sweeting (Shelby, North Carolina) and many nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by brothers, sisters, and their spouses; Harold and Olive Sweeting, Wendell and Mary Sweeting, Ruth and Francis Shaughnessy, Hazel and Donald Burgett, Ralph Sweeting and Donald Spencer. Dick was an advertising executive with Eastman Kodak Company, served in the US Army and was a life member of Western Monroe Historical Society, Monroe Lodge No. 173 Masons and a member of Brockport United Methodist Church for many years.

A Memorial Service for Dick will be held on a date to be determined. Interment will be private. Donations can be made to Brockport United Methodist Church, 92 Main Street, Brockport or Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 156 West Avenue, Brockport in his memory.

CHURCHVILLE

•Mosele, Elwood L. "Woody," June 5, 2008, at age 87. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara T. Mosele. He is survived by his children, Kenneth (Sheila) Mosele, Diane (Paul) Nau, Deborah (Michael) Bommelje and Kimberly (Steven) Weir; his grandchildren, Kenneth Jr. and Christopher Mosele, Rebecca, Stacie, Kristen and Kathryn Nau, Meaghan and Samantha Weir. Woody was a former Elder Statesman for Gleason Works in Rochester.

A Funeral Mass was said June 13 at St. Christopher's Church, North Chili. Contributions can be made to the Churchville Fire Department in his memory.

CLARENDON

•Dolan, Charles W., Age 82, died June 4, 2008. Charles was a member of several Western Square Dance and Round Dance Clubs. He was predeceased by his son, Richard. He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter, Doreen (George) Diehl of Holley; daughter-in-law, Barbara Dolan of Holley; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Howard (Nancy) Dolan of North Carolina; Gentleman Jim, his Golden Retriever.

Funeral Services were held June 7 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Disciples United Methodist Church Bell Fund, Clarendon Ambulance or P.A.W.S. in his memory.

HAMLIN

•Batty, Velma H., June 6, 2008, age 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, 2002. Survived by her children, Donna (Ronald) Ophardt, Diane Osterhout and Carl (Patricia) Batty; grandchildren, Greg (Tammy) Ophardt, Tammy (Marty) Davis, Dawn (Eric) Whiting, Raymond Kanicsar, Alana (Derek) Lockrem, Steven and Scott Batty; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Emily, Chelsea, Mason and Tyler; her sister, Loraine (Dean) Klafehn; her brother Harold (Shirley) Bauer; many nieces, nephews and friends. Velma was Past President of WNY Ladies Auxiliary Association, Life Member of L.A.F.A.S.N.Y. and Monroe County Ladies Auxiliary Association.

Funeral Services were held June 10 at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church Organ Fund in her memory.

HILTON

•Hill, Lois M., June 8, 2008, age 83. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Richard W. Hill; her children, Diane (Jim) Towsley and John (Karen) Hill; grandchildren, Peggy Selander, Richard and Timothy Towsley, Cindy (Eric) Bostley and Kevin (Michelle) Hill; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Brule; her niece, Kathy (Gary) McSweeney.

Funeral Services were held June 13 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170 West Avenue, Brockport 14420 in her memory.

NORTH CHILI

•D'Ambrosia, Samuel G., June 7, 2008 at age 88 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents, Frances and Anthony D'Ambrosia; brother, Peter D'Ambrosio; sister, Mary Jane Gruttadauria. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Angeline; children, Richard (Carol) D'Ambrosia, Karen Germano; sister, Lorraine Ventura; grandchildren, Lisa (Frank) Digiulio, Rick (Tracey) D'Ambrosia, Karla Germano; great-grandchildren, Frank Jr., David, Abby; also with several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated June 11 at Holy Family Church, Rochester. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be directed to Hospice of Rochester Lifetime Care (Hildebrant Hospice), 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623.