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Death Notices for the week of
March 25, 2002 BROCKPORT •Bellimer, Sheridan Lyle, Retired CWO3 "Bill" "Geezer," On March 14, 2002 at the age of 70, after a long illness. Predeceased by his daughter, Deborah; three sisters, six brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores; loving father of Karen (B.J. Norrix) Bellimer, Kevin (Nancy); grandchildren, Kimberly, Cameron, Kiel and Colton; several sisters; many nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Bridgewater, Vermont and lived in the Rochester area for many years. He was a retiree of the Eastman Kodak Company and the U.S. Army Reserves. His Memorial Service was held March 19 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport. Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital Cancer Research Center. •Flow, Susan M., Age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2002. She was married to James Flow until his passing in 1958 and is predeceased by her grandson, James. She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Mary) Flow, Vincent (Dolores) Flow; six grandchildren, Joseph (Patti) Flow, Susan A. Flow, Vincent (Barbara) Flow, Judy (Frank) Brice, Mary-Jo (Joshua) Ehrlich, Timothy (Nancy) Flow and granddaughter-in-law, Maria Flow; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held March 19 at the Church of the Nativity B.V.M., Brockport. Interment in the spring at Mt. Olivet. Donations can be made to the Church of the Nativity in her memory. •Rogers, Martin H., On March 14, 2002 at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude "Billy" Rogers. Survived by his daughter, Deborah (Ken) Emerson; five grandchildren; one great grandson; special friend. Susan Edmunds. Martin was the founder of the Department of Recreation and Leisure at SUNY Brockport and a professor of physical education. Funeral Services at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Martin H. Rogers Award Fund at Brockport College Foundation or the Sweden Senior Center in his memory. CLARENDON •DeYoung, Richard A., age 64, March 17, 2002 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born September 27, 1937 in Rochester, the son of Albert and Lillian (Leistman) DeYoung and had lived in this area since 1979. He was a member of the Clarendon Fire Company, past member of St. Paul Blvd. Fire Association. He worked as an engineer for Eastman Kodak retiring from there in 1992. He also worked for Orleans County as a Radio Systems Manager. Survived by three sons, Jeffrey R. (Holly Grub), James A. (Jackie), Jonathan D. (Brenda) all of Clarendon; six grandchildren, Crystal, Justin, Travis, Jeremy, Jonathan, Tyler; sister, Barbara (Bruce) Gibson of Irondequoit and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held March 22 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment Mt. Albion Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Clarendon Fire Company in his memory. HAMLIN
Long-time Hamlin resident Vincent Batty died March 3, 2002 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Mr. Batty was a devoted member of the Hamlin Fire Department, starting his volunteer work with the group when he was only 17 and working his way up the ranks to eventually serve as the department’s chief. He also served as second vice president and as president of the Western New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association (WNYVFA) in 1979 and was a member of the Monroe County Firemen’s Association, the Firemen’s Association of New York (FASNY), International Chiefs Association, New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and was instrumental in starting the Hamlin Firemen’s Exempt group. Born in Hamlin April 22, 1925, Mr. Batty operated a farm and worked in the warehouse at Duffy Mott, as well as on the Town of Hamlin road crew for many years. Larry Merritt, former Hamlin Supervisor, Hamlin Fire Department and Exempts treasurer and friend of Mr. Batty, said, "Having known Vin since boyhood, it is easy for me to say he was a great promoter and organizer. Several organizations have certainly benefited from his efforts. His death is Hamlin’s loss and also our personal loss." "Vincent Batty was one of the most dedicated people in the volunteer fire service right up to the time he passed away," said Hamlin Fire Chief Scott Witte. Serving as chief from 1955 to 1959, Vin was very well known in the area and held many offices in county and state organizations. His serving as vice president of the Western New York Firefighters Association led to Hamlin hosting the annual convention. "I’ve known Vin for over 20 years and he was always involved in something having to do with either the fire department or the exempts, such as the carnival or the chicken barbecue, and any and all fund raisers. … His dedication and hard work will be missed by all who were fortunate to know Vincent Batty," Witte said. Funeral services were held at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin on Saturday, March 9. Those wishing may make contributions to St. John Lutheran Church or Hamlin Fire Department Exempts in his memory. •Bires, Frank N., March 14, 2002, at age 92. He is survived by his wife, Grace; his children, Frank D. Bires, Margaret (Bill) Dunbar and Cheryl Easton; three grandchildren, Michael and Paul Dunbar and Clint Easton; three great grandchildren; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was a WWII Veteran and a Kodak retiree. A Service Celebrating his Life was held March 23 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton, followed by inurnment at Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing can contribute to the Hilton Senior Center or S. Edelman-H. Gardner C.R.F. •Graupman, Norma E., March 11, 2002 at age 86, widow of Harold E. Graupman, 1981. She is survived by her children, Penelope "Penny" Bartusek, Charleen (David) Riexinger and Charles G. Graupman; her sisters, Shirley (Ken) Jacobs and Virginia Nettnin; brother-in-law, Gene Pieniaszek; sisters-in-law, Pat and Betty Garrison, Violet Jennejahn and Florence Graupman; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held March 16 at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. John's Organ Fund in her memory. HILTON •Ayers, Daniel J., Suddenly, March 16, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Julie; his mother, Linda Ayers (Charles Voorhees); his father, John (Stacey) Ayers; his grandmothers, Kathleen Falls and Helen Ayers; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Mass was said March 20 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Those wishing can make contributions to the "Friends of Dan Ayers" Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 745, Hilton 14468 or the D.A.R.E. Program. •Bennett, Gordon R. (Gordie), Peacefully, March 9, 2002 at age 66. Predeceased by brothers, Alan and Charles and sister, Gladys Shea. He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Judith; children, Richard (Katie), Kathy (Jeff) Mullen, Sheila DeVos and Renee Bennett; sister, Marge (Ken) Walter; brother, John (Margaret) Bennett; sister-in-law, Violet Bennett; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. A respected proprietor of "Gordie's Sunoco" for 30 years. His Memorial Service was held March 23, 2002 at the Hilton Baptist Church, Hilton. Those wishing can contribute in Gordie's memory to the American Heart or Lung Association. Give to those today who are in need as Gordie unconditionally gave of himself to others. •Grafe, Sensei James F., Suddenly, March 14, 2002, at age 47. He is survived by his wife, Kim; his children, Jamie Lynn and James F. Grafe; his step-children, Brandie and Ashley Horn; his father, Vernon Ledtke Sr.; his brother and sisters, Frederick (Jeanne) Ledtke, Laura (Kevin) Johnston and Karen Lessard; mother and fa-ther-in-law, Sylvia and Bud Hendershot; brother-in-law, Jeff LaDue; many nieces and nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Joyce Ledtke, 1997 and his brother, Vernon R. Ledtke Jr., March 14, 1998. He was a member of Sheet Metal Worker's Local #46 and member and National Treasurer of USA International Federation of Karate and Karate Master of Hilton Dojo. Funeral Services were held March 18, 2002 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing can make contributions to Juvenile Diabetes, c/o American Diabetes Association, 20 Ramona Street, Rochester 14613 in his memory. •Smith, Harold M., March 16, 2002 at age 87. Predeceased by his wife, Helen, 1987 and son, Harold, 2002. He is survived by his children, Donald (Nancy), Norman (Joanne), Robert (Barbara), Glenn (Ellen), Richard (Joyce), Edward (Renee), Gerald (Helen); daughter-in-law, Marilyn; sisters-in-law, Evelyn (Jack) Simpson, Betty Carroll; 28 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be directed to American Diabetes Association. SPENCERPORT •Proia, Chester "Chet," March 18, 2002. Survived by his wife, Mariane Walkowicz Proia; daughters, Jennifer (Ted) Cessna, Jesse Proia; grandsons, Teddy and Nick Cessna; mother Mary Steo Proia; brothers, Gary (Joanne) Proia, Al (Cindy) Proia; nephews Al and Nick Proia. Funeral Services were held March 22 at the Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., Vintage Lane. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to Springdale Farms, 696 Colby Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in his memory. |
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