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Death Notices for the week of
July 1, 2002 BERGEN •Donley, Dorothy I., Wednesday, June 19, 2002, age 62. Wife of Richard E. Donley Sr.; mother of Samuel (Kim) Donley, Julia (Michael Shortt) Donley, Richard E. Donley, Jr.; sister of Herbert (Dawn) Hayton, George (Sally) Hayton, Harry (Nancy) Hayton, Ed Hayton, Evelyn (Bruce) Cox, Marianne (Bruce) Stork, Caroline Washburn and the late Robert Hayton; grandmother of Thomas Donley; loyal friend, Joshua "The Dog." Burial in North Byron Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021. BROCKPORT •Gallacher, Elizabeth, On Monday, June 24, 2002. She is survived by her husband, William; children, William (Susan), David and Andrea (Bret) Hunter; seven grand-children, William, Ashley, Brian, Catlin, Allison, Ian and Alexander; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in Scotland and England. A Memorial Mass was held on June 29 at the Church of the Nativity BVM, Brockport. Friends wishing can make contributions to the American Cancer Society. CHILI •Mason, Eileen A., Suddenly, Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at age 76. Predeceased by brother, Donald (Joan) Jamieson. She is survived by husband of 48 years, Charles; and her children, Thomas, Gerald (Timothy Rhoades), Richard (Joanne), Kathleen (Gary) Zaccaria; daughter-in-law, Terry Mason; nine grandchildren, Barbara, Christopher, Patrick, Daniel, Colleen, Andrew, Alaina, Richelle and Charles Joseph; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Sarah; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass was said June 22 at St. Pius the Tenth Church. Interment White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made in her memory to American Diabetes Association or National Kidney Foundation. CHURCHVILLE
Churchville Tire Company owner Joseph O. Rovisa owned Churchville Tire and Supply Company, Inc. since 1969. Although many may have known him as Joe Rose, some referred to him as the Godfather of Churchville. He built his business on a dream and a lot of hard work. He purchased a small garage made of wood that once was a blacksmith shop back in the horse and buggy days many years ago. He sold primarily Goodyear Tires of every size from the smallest to the largest and repaired cars and trucks. One of his motto's was, "Sell the Customer Only What They Need!" Over the years, while doing what he loved most, hard work, he gradually remodeled that little shack into a brightly painted yellow cement block building with several service bays, a large office-showroom and a large tire warehouse that also accommodates larger trucks and motor homes for repairs. Joe lived for his business, family and, of course, his customers, who were also considered friends. He always made time to help someone out, even after the shop was cleaned and he was ready to close for the day. Many of you will remember him for his little sayings like, "Joe Needs the Money" or "Free spring, summer, fall or winter air," depending on the season we were in at the time. During the summer months, in order for him to close by 1 p.m. on Saturdays, he'd say, "I have to close on time because my grandmother was dating this really young guy and now she has to get married and I've got to go to her wedding." He even received a few congratulation cards from some customers making it that much more humorous. After many years of hard work, success and refusal to retire at the young age of 79, Joseph Rovisa died on March 29 while on vacation in Florida. He is predeceased by his son, Nicholas. Survived by his wife, Jessie of 54 years; son, Thomas (Gina), daughter, Linda (Bob Agresti) and grandson, Nicholas Rovisa. He will be sadly missed by all and his new motto will be … Joe says, "I'm watching over you from heaven, now my kids need the money." prepared and submitted by family members KENDALL •Hamilton, Scott B., Suddenly, June 16, 2002. He is survived by his loving parents, Stephen and Cheryl Hamilton; his brothers, Stephen and Kevin Hamilton; his grandparents, Bill and Pat Lampe; also many aunts, un-cles, cousins and close friends. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Bernard and Della Hamilton. A Funeral Service celebrating Scott's life was held June 24 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home. All memorial contributions can be made to the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, 300 East River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627 in his memory. NORTH GREECE •Conlin, Ruth M., June 18, 2002 at age 90. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold "Butch" Conlin, 1999. She is survived by her children, Rhea Fox (Ben Adams), Ronald Conlin (Mary Porcaro); her grandchildren, Terri Cooper, Michael (Sherrie) Kenyon and Laurie Conlin; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jeremy Cooper and Cody and Kyle Kenyon. Private interment, Fall Cemetery. Those wishing can make contributions to Parma-Greece United Church of Christ or favorite charity in her memory. SPENCERPORT •Creech, Dorothy M., (Adams), Saturday, May 25, 2002. She was predeceased in 1987 by her husband, Rev. Donald G. Creech. She is survived by her sons Donald G. Creech Jr. of New York City and Alan (Wendy) Creech of Williamsville; her daughter Lynne (Peter) Prieto of California; six grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held Sunday, June 30, 2002 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ (The White Church), 65 Church Street, Spencerport 14559. Contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Congregational UCC or to Journey Home Hospice, 944 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14626 in her memory. •Elmer, C. Alice, Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at age 93. Alice was a resident at Fairport Baptist Home for many years. She was predeceased January 1, 1991 by her husband, Robert W. Elmer. She is survived by many dear friends. A Memorial Service was held June 27, at the Fairport Baptist Home. Interment Garland Cemetery will be private. Contributions can be made to the Fairport Baptist Home, 4646 Nine Mile Point Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory. |
