Death Notices for the week of
November 18, 2002


AREA

•Baird, Jr., Andrew J., died Monday, November 4, 2002 at the age of 68. A retired Bookmobile Driver for the Rochester Public Library, Andrew is survived by daughters Rhonda and Cynthia Baird; grandchildren Keith, Sara and R.J. and great-grandchild Zachary.

Funeral Services were held at Grove Place Cemetery, Chili. Contributions can be made to the American Kidney Foundation in his name.


•Smith, Doris Mary Skinner, 80, of Schenectady, NY on November 10, 2002 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born and educated in Rochester, serving in the Waves during WWII. Doris was later employed as a credit manager for J.M. Fields, retiring in 1975. In 1982, she and her husband retired to Ocala, Florida, living there until 1998 when she moved to Schenectady. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Smith (1993); beloved mother of William Smith of Medford, Oregon and Judy Warren of Melrose, New York; beloved mother-in-law of Mary Smith and Edward Warren; beloved sister of Marjorie Besen of Laurel Park, North Carolina, Albert Skinner of Ocala; loving grandmother of Jason Smith, Jarrad Smith, Cathy Warren, Amy Warren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews; and many friends in Ocala, Florida and Parkland Gardens in Schenectady.

A Graveside Service was held November 15 in the Parma Union Cemetery, Hilton.


BROCKPORT

•Banner, Marie (Remsden), November 9, 2002. Age 73. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Arthur; her loving children, Gerald (Sally) of Virginia, Chuck (Beverly) of Arizona, Michelle (James) of Vermont and Scott (Liz) of Brockport; nine grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Helen) and Richard (Marcia) Remsden; sister, Ethel Rutherford; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held November 12 at the Brockport Free Methodist Church, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Lakeside Memorial Hospital in her memory.


•Brule, Bernard H. "Bucky" November 8, 2002 at age 82. Predeceased by parents, Howard and Agnes Brule; brother, Joseph Brule. Survived by his wife, Shirley Vanstone Brule; children Thomas, William, Timothy Brule, Susan (Gary) Haseuhor; grandson, Jason. Veteran of WWII Army Air Corps, member of the Brockport Volunteer Fire Department, Harrison Hose Co.

A Funeral Service was held November 13 at Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Brockport Volunteer Fire Department in his memory.


•Caton, Bessie G. (Varco), On November 11, 2002. She is survived by her beloved husband, Francis; sister, Rosemarie Stroble. She was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Benny and Joe Varco.

A Funeral Mass was said November 14 at the Church of the Nativity of BVM, Brockport. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Donations can be made to Nativity Catholic Daughters or Lakeside Memorial Hospital in her memory.


•Russo, Anna (Jones), November 7, 2002. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles. She is survived by her brother, David Jones of Rochester; sister, Marilyn Doren of South Carolina; son, Michael Ward of Maine and daughter, Donna Reiter of Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service was held November 12 at Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport.


•Wilson, John M., November 11, 2002. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret "Monie"; son, John Jr. Survived by his sons, Larry (Barbara), Robert (Charlotte), and David of Point Vivian, Alexandra Bay; 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held November 18 at the First Baptist Church of Brockport. Donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Brockport in his memory.


HILTON

•Bozzelli, Nichols A., November 8, 2002, age 64. Predeceased by his parents, Domenic and Ida Bozzelli; sisters, Dolores (Ezio) Cedrone, Mary Ann Weier. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Christine (Thomas) Arnone, Richard (Mandy) Bozzelli, Dominic (Susan) Bozzelli; grandchildren, Dominic, Gina Arnone, Jeremy, Justin, Nicholas, Ryan Bozzelli, Colleen Jensen, Dominic and Bianca Bozzelli; brother Dominic (Shirley) Bozzelli; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Louis and Louise Christopher; brothers-in-law, William Weier, Bernie Christopher; aunt, Frances Guarino; sev-eral nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass was held November 12 at Holy Cross Church. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association or Holy Cross Church in his memory.