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Death Notices for the week of
October 2, 2005
mourns Dean Arlidge The village of Churchville mourns the passing of long time community volunteer, Dean B. Arlidge. He served the Churchville community in many different ways - on the village board, in the chamber of commerce, on the Churchville-Chili School Board, as a member of the American Legion and as an active member of his church. Dean Arlidge served on the Churchville Board of Trustees from March 1987 until his death and he also served as the village's deputy mayor from April 1997 until his passing. Churchville Mayor Don Ehrmentraut described Mr. Arlidge as "the stabilizing force for the village board. He saw things scientifically and analytically. He would present an issue in an illustrative manner with charts and graphs so we could see the pros and cons of an issue. He always spoke in a calm, objective manner and was never condescending," Ehrmentraut said. Marge Murphy, principal of Churchville Elementary School and the former president of the Churchville Chamber of Commerce, remembers Mr. Arlidge for his service to the chamber. "He was one of the driving forces of the chamber. He wanted to keep the chamber local. He was a historian; he would tell me all about the people and the businesses of Churchville. He was so kind to me and so supportive," said Murphy. Mr. Arlidge served on the Churchville-Chili Central School Board of Education for 19 years, from 1965 to 1984. In 2002, Mr. Arlidge was invited to Churchville-Chili Central Schools for the dedication ceremony of the new math and science wing. As part of this ceremony, Mr. Arlidge opened a time capsule. A picture of him opening the capsule hangs on the wall in the foyer of the junior high school. "His contributions to our community will be forever remembered and I will remember him fondly as a kind person who reached out to me in full support of C-C schools," said Annemarie Spadafora, Churchville-Chili Superintendent of Schools. Edgar Moore knew Mr. Arlidge through American Legion Harvey C. Noone Post 954. "Dean was a true gentleman; he always had an open ear for not only the community, but anyone he met, over any issue, at any time. He was proud of serving his country in World War II. He seldom missed a Memorial Day service at the post home, and services at the area schools and cemetery. On the hottest day, he would wear the leather jacket from his days in the service. He had a great compassion for veterans and their welfare. His passing is a tragic loss not only to his family but to his community. He will be sorely missed by all," said Moore. Mr. Arlidge was an active member of the Bergen Methodist Church, serving as treasurer, and had been active in the Union Congregational Church in Churchville as a deacon and also serving on the finance committee. Mr. Arlidge's wife, Carol, wants people to remember how much Mr. Arlidge cared for his family and community. "He was a conscientious man. He cared so much about his family and also for our village," she said. Mrs. Arlidge also reminisced about her husband's great sense of humor. "One time, he had a tomato growing contest with a son-in-law. Dean was going to paint his own green tomatoes with red nail polish so he could win the contest," she said. Mr. Arlidge was diagnosed with esophageal cancer four months ago but continued his service to the community throughout his battle with his illness. "He came to the August village board meeting in a wheelchair. We all knew this might be the last time we would see him. As sick as he was, he still came, showing his dedication to the board and community. Dean was a gentleman in all respects and he was also a gentle man. He was a great steward to our community and a dear friend who will be missed," Ehrmentraut said. Mr. Arlidge died on Monday, September 26, 2005 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Carol; four children, Nancy, Susan, Christine and David; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by a daughter, Roberta. A memorial service was held on Sunday, October 2 at Riga Town Hall. Funeral arrangements were made by Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc. in Churchville. BROCKPORT •Amaro, Sandra M., suddenly on September 25, 2005 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She is survived by her parents, Irma (Eddie) Diaz; children, Francisco Jr., Jessica, RaQuel and Angela Jorge, Julia Guerrero, Carlo Jacob Diaz; two brothers; four sisters; four grandchil-dren; one aunt and uncle; and several cousins. Funeral Services were held September 28 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery •Geer, Lynda (Scorse) (Krieger), of Richwood, Ohio, formerly of Brockport, died September 14, 2005. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Genevieve Scorse and her brother, William Scorse. She is survived by her husband John Geer; two daughters, Marianne (Ray) Bell of Richwood and Kelly (Jeff) Brand of Greece; sister, Mary Lou Cottom of Brockport; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was employed in the Bursar's Office at SUNY Brockport for many years. A Memorial Service was held October 1 at Hope Lutheran Church, Greece. •Hedge, Sara Haight, formerly of Brockport, died September 14, 2005 in Illinois. Survived by husband, Tom; daughters, Melissa Weiss, Renee (Mike) Hufford and Christal Pollard; sister, Johanna Napoleon; brothers, Joe (Nancy) Haight, David (Many) Haight, Don Haight; several nieces and nephews. Services were held September 16 in Illinois. •Hermance, Lawrence P., Sr., "Shorty," September 25, 2005, age 69. He is survived by his children, Lawrence Jr. (Rachel), Cathy (Toby) Jennejahn, Wilbur (Ann), Cristi Schmitt (Jeffrey), Brian and Kenny Trowbridge; 14 grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held September 28 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery. CHURCHVILLE •Arlidge, Dean B., September 25, 2005, at age 82, following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his daughter, Bobbie. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol W. Arlidge; his children, Nancy (Joe Spaulding) Arlidge, Susan (Don) Rosa, Christine (Rocco) Lamonna and David (Mary) Arlidge; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; many nieces and nephews. He is the Deputy Mayor of the Village of Churchville, a former member of the Churchville Chili School Board and was a Navy vet-eran of WWII. A Memorial Service was held October 2 at Riga Town Hall, Churchville. Contributions can be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice, 2180 Empire Boulevard, Webster 14580 in his memory. HILTON •Maxwell, James A., died September 25, 2005, at age 74. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joan (Empey) Maxwell; his children, Jim (Mary Jo) Maxwell and Patty (Bill) Leonardi; grandchildren, Brian and Craig Maxwell, Casey, Jack and Lisa Leonardi. Predeceased by granddaughter Leanne Leonardi; his brother, Tom (Carol) Maxwell; sister, Lorraine Hafner; brothers-in-law, Bill (Mary) and Jerry (Dina) Empey; several nieces and nephews. Jim was a Kodak retiree after 35 years of service.Funeral Services were held September 29 at St. Lawrence Church, Greece. Contributions can be made to School of the Holy Childhood in his memory. •Wright, William E., Suddenly, September 25, 2005, age 77. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Koss Wright; his children, Karen (Bernard) Putnam, William (Angela) Wright, Roger (Lori) Koss, Bradley (Pat) Koss; eight grandchildren; brother, Oren "Jim" (Nancy) Wright; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger (Marilyn) Lowden, Norman (Lonna) DeRoo; many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Life Member of Walker Fire Department and member of Hilton Fire Department Exempts. A Memorial Service was held September 28 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. Paul Sanctuary Fund, Walker Fire Department or Hilton Fire Department in his memory. •Yockel, Donald R., September 27, 2005, age 80. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn, 1995. He is survived by his children, David (Susan) Yockel, Linda (Lee) Kinnard, Gary (Marcia), Douglas (Debra) Yockel, Jean (Bob) Schofield, Thomas (Jocelyn), Roland (Laurie), William (Mary) and Timothy Yockel, Sharon (Chris) Schichler; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Joseph (Nancy) Acker; several nieces and nephews; his St. Leo's Family and many friends. He was a member of St. Leo Council Knights of Columbus. A Funeral Mass was said October 1 at St. Leo Church, Hilton. Interment with Military Honors at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. Vincent DePaul of St. Leo, Hospice of Rochester or Hilton Ambulance in his memory. NORTH CHILI •Perlmutter, Leonard F., September 21, 2005. Survived by his wife, Donna; daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Mike Krenzer of Scottsville; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mark Perlmutter and Cathy Witherow of Ann Arbor, Michigan; grandchildren, Michelle, Lucas and Jacob; sister and brother-in-law, Francine and Daniel Idelson of Freehold, New Jersey. Len was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. A Memorial Service was held September 23 in the All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House, Open Door Mission or the Jewish National Fund in his memory. •Stebbins, Bernard H., September 23, 2005 at age 85. He is predeceased by his wife Eva. Survived by his children, Gary of Mesa, Arizona, Joyce (Thomas) Weller; his sisters, Arloine Homby of Hobe Sound, Florida, Donna Johnson of Wellsville; his brother, Arnold of Lake Wales, Florida; his grandchildren, Dan Stebbins of Mesa, Arizona, Tracy Soloman of Pheonixville, Pennsylvania, Christopher Weller of Lorton, Virginia and Renee Weller of Atlanta, Georgia; his great-grandchildren Adam and Emily Stebbins, Jake and Jeffrey Soloman; many nieces and nephews. Bernard was an Army Veteran of WWII and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. Services and interment were at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Harvey C. Noone American Legion Post #954, 6444 Buffalo Road, Churchville 14428 in his memory. PARMA •Costanzo, Betty L. (Bubel), September 20, 2005. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Neil and Lillian Bubel; brothers, Harry Bubel and Wilbur Bubel. Survived by her husband Anthony Costanzo; daughter Tonya Magoon; step-children, John (Karen) Costanzo and James (Dina) Costanzo; great-grandchildren Giacomo, Angela, Ronin and Conlan; sisters, Luella (Louis) Masceri, Eleanor "Dolly" Rushlow, Shirley Wier, Stacey Browne, Mildred Snyder, Darlene Perry; sister-in-law, Carol (Ken) Simonds; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of her Life was held September 24 at Bartolomeo and Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. Private interment. Donations can be made to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester 14609 in her memory.
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