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Death Notices for the week of
February 20, 2005
lifelong farmer Lifelong Churchville farmer, John Fodge, who was 92 when he passed away on January 29, loved horses. He worked with them all his life, and when tractors made them obsolete for farm work, he refused to give them up. They were his passion. His great-niece, Kim Fodge Flagler, recalls a time when a horse dragged him hard enough to break his leg, but her uncle's only concern was for the horse. It was only fitting that when Fodge died, horses carried him to his final resting place. John and his brother, Jim, worked the same farm on Westside Drive that their father had worked before them. Until they retired, the brothers farmed just under 300 acres, growing hay and barley. They also took care of 120 head of dairy cattle. "He always had horses on the farm. Up until about five years ago there were always horses," his nephew, Jim Fodge, said. It was his nephew who posed the idea to honor his uncle by having a team of horses in his funeral procession. A mutual friend put Fodge in contact with Patty Ryan who had a team of Belgian Horses. Ryan's horse-drawn carriage was mainly used for weddings and other celebrations, but she had used it for a funeral in the past. "The (Fodge) family came out to see the carriage the night before the funeral," Ryan said. "I told them we had to take out the back carriage seat and they would have to build a platform, and it had to sit sideways, to hold the casket." The Fodge nephews did just that and the next day the carriage was ready to carry their uncle's casket to St. Vincent's Cemetery in Churchville. By noon on the day of the funeral the sun came out and, according to the family, it was one of the nicest winter days there could be. The procession from St. Vincent De Paul's Church to the cemetery was less than a 1/4 mile long and family and friends walked beside the carriage. When asked if she was nervous about the ride, Ryan explained that she wasn't worried about her team. "I would never use the younger horses, but Babe and April are 10 and 20 years old. They're very trustworthy." John Fodge was predeceased by his wife, Fern. They had no children. He had two brothers, Jim and Charley, and a sister, Mary, who is deceased. He is survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. AREA •Morley, Carl E., February 13, 2005. Survived by his loving wife Margaret; sons Stephen (Patti) of Escondido, California, Timothy (Jean), Marvin (Julie) of Vergennes, Vermont; daughters, Helen (Jerry) Morton of Herkimer and Debra (James) Lessord of San Marcos, California; sister Dorothy (Ted) Dapp; grandchildren, Marc, Bryn, Michelle, Todd, Jerry Jr., Kelly, Kelli, Debbie, Christine, Dan, Julie, Jennifer, Lindsay, Jimmy; great grandchildren, Trent and Audrey; several nieces and nephews. Carl worked at Yauman and Erbe 20 years before getting the job he loved, delivering mail. He was based at Westgate Post Office with his route in Chili. When he retired 23 years later, he started collecting baseball and football cards. Funeral Services were held February 17 at the James R. Gray Funeral Home, Gates. Interment, Falls Cemetery. •Wieczorek, Dr. Stanley, age 70, died January 29, 2005 in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Wieczorek was born in New York City, where he grew up and was a New York City Fireman. He worked as a Chiropractor, Homeopath, Naturopath who excelled in clinical research. He was a Diplomat of Kinesiology and SOT. Survived by his wife, Mary Wieczorek of Port St. John, Florida; daughter, Dr. Lorraine Wieczorek of Port St. John, Florida; son, Dr. Stephen Wieczorek of Fancher; and a sister, Barbara DiLeone of Lake Worth, Florida. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gayle. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 26 at Newman Oratory, 101 Kenyon Street, Brockport. Memorial contributions can be given to the Hospice of Orleans County Inc., 14080 West Avenue, Albion, NY 14411. ALBION •Cusimano, Joseph "Joe," 83, died February 13, 2005 at Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He is predeceased by wife Frances in 2001. He is survived by a brother, Andrew (Verna) Cusimano of Orchard Park; a sister, Frances (the late Kenneth) Cusimano-Clark of Albion; sister-in-law, Edna Cusimano of Albion; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Carl and Thomas Cusimano. A Memorial Service was held February 21 at the First United Methodist Church, Albion. Interment, Mt. Albion Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the family in his memory. BROCKPORT
•McAtee, Louise C., (nee Culver), age 96, died February 14, 2005 at Lakeside Beikirch Health Care Center. Louise married the late Rolland J. McAtee March 6, 1935. Mr. McAtee died January of 1981. Beloved mother of James McAtee of Spencerport; dear grandmother of Corey (Susan) McAtee of Spencerport and Traci (Charlie) Nesbitt of Brockport; sister of the late J. Webster Culver. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held February 17 at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, Gasport. Interment, Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory. HILTON •Betz, Jayne M. (Nolte), On February 14, 2005. Predeceased by her mother, Janet H. Nolte; uncle, John E. Hollister of Hammond. She is survived by her husband, William J. Betz; his son, Andrew J. Betz; her sons, Eric R. and Jason A. DeStefano; sisters, Janine (Paul) Perrotta, Renee (Geoff) Churchill and Robin Nolte; nieces and nephews, Nicholas P. and Michelle T. Perrotta, Joshua M. Brown, Jonathan J. and Jennifer L. Nolte, Justin T., Kyle A. and Travis G. Hawley; numerous dedicated, thoughtful and loving friends. A Funeral Service was held February 18 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice, 2180 Empire Boulevard, Webster, NY 14580 or Lakeside Memorial Hospital in her memory. •Breen, Charles A., February 11, 2005. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, his son, Paul. He is survived by his children, Cathy (Carl) Scott, Evelyn DeMott and Kimberly (Michael) Burgess; his grandchildren, Robert (Barbara) McNamara, Kriste (Mike) Neher, Shannon (Troy) Blackwelder, Eric (Tammy) Breen, Jeremy DeMott, James and Brittany Burgess; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Hughes; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held February 15 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Rochester Chapter of American Red Cross. •Lloyd, Ruth E. (Waugh), February 13, 2005, age 90, widow of Rev. I. Vincent Lloyd, 1990. She is survived by her sons, Douglas Lloyd and his wife Barbara Mallette, Daniel and David Lloyd; her grandson, Isaac Mallette-Lloyd; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Rev. Alexander Stewart Sr. A Memorial Service was held February 19 at the Hilton Baptist Church. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hilton Baptist Church Memorial Fund or Hilton Ambulance in her memory. HOLLEY •Salvatore, Eleanora Jane "Nola" (Strassner), February 15, 2005. She is predeceased by her son, Philip; brothers, Harold Durney, James Strassner and William Strassner; mother, Ethel Baker Rowe, and Heidi. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Michael; her daughters, Brenda (Don) Bippes, Victoria (Ernest) Campoli; four grandchildren, Gabrielle and Hayley Bippes, Kristian and Ryan Campoli; sisters, Elean Rayburn, Frances (Darwin) LaDue, Dolores (Orris) Moser, Deanna (Kenneth) Ross and Linda Patten; sister-in-law, Charlene Strassner; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joseph (June) Salvatore, Florence and David Tice; 28 nieces and nephews; many cousins, aunts, uncles and close friends. A Funeral Service was held February 19 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Spring interment, Lake View Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hospice of Orleans County in her memory. SPENCERPORT •Simpson, Diane M., February 13, 2005 at age 63. Predeceased by her father Wilbur A. Doser. Survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Leslie J. Simpson; her mother Ruth Doser; her children Gary (Robin) Simpson, Laurie (Keith) Mosher and Mary Ellen (Vincent) Koetz; her grandchildren Terry and Seth Mosher, Nathan and Marybeth Koetz; her brother John (Karen) Doser; many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and dear friends. Funeral Services were held February 17 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Parma Corners Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Mary's Oncology c/o Dr. Timothy Woodlock, 89 Genesee Street, Rochester 14611 in her memory. |
