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Death Notices for the week of
January 8, 2006
Compassionate and dedicated to the care of animals, veterinarian George V. McKinney was a well defined part of the area communities for 60 years. Dr. McKinney died December 29, 2005 at the age of 91. He had officially retired from his practice in 2003, having tended to the needs of pets and farm animals at his animal hospital located at 370 South Union Street in Spencerport and on site as needed. In a salute to his career, this newspaper solicited testimonials from readers for a tribute printed in early March 2003. A sampling of quotes from those submitted items recognized the doctor’s caring ways and gentle touch: "Even when I brought in pets at the end stage of life, he (Dr. McKinney) did what he could to make them comfortable for their last days. It is never easy to put down a beloved pet. It is a very emotional time and Dr. McKinney handled this with care and grace.” His son, Ralph McKinney, wrote: When I was very young, I remember my Dad getting paid in chickens and eggs and sometimes not at all. If we got a call on Christmas Eve in the middle of the night, he always took care of his patient immediately, because he didn’t want them to suffer. If the owner was poor or a member of the clergy, or if a child brought in an animal they had found, the treatment was always first class, but Dad would “forget” to charge for his services. He always charged well below the going rate. In the early days, Dad always brought pets home for rehabilitation. His patients were frequently part of our family. You could not spend much time with my Dad without hearing a story or being entertained by some tall tale. He once caught a 35 pound salmon and brought it home. He then put it in the creek next to our house so we could video tape it and show it to his friends in Montana and tell them about the big fish that one can catch in Spencerport. With your door always open for the normal visiting hours and for the emergencies at your office or the pet’s home, you showed how a successful business should be run. You cared about each and every patient as much as the owners did. The late Paul Humphrey described George McKinney in a 1987 article for this newspaper: On South Union Street, next to Taylor’s Honda parlor, is a brick-fronted building. It’s a veterinary hospital. The parking lot is full of creatures -- mostly cats and dogs. In the waiting room hangs a credential: “George McKinney Doctor of Veterinary Medicine,” and farther back somewhere is Doc himself, busy attending to whiskery patients. All this started in November of 1941, right where Del Carr had moved his gas station down from Union and Route 31, and Harry Fowler ran a hot dog stand. First there was a rented 20x30 foot structure, which George bought in 1946. This was later moved 200 feet nearer the village and enlarged with two wings. In 1955, the whole place was remodeled; and there it is. George graduated from Chesbrough Seminary, now Roberts Wesleyan College, in 1934. After three years in the meat business, he decided on a professional career in dentistry, but a liking for livestock took over. Accepted at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1937, he graduated in 1941. For ten years, George worked mostly with large animals. This meant a lot of house, or rather, barn calls on cows and horses. Looking after those biggies required muscle as well as skill, and a case of bovine obstetrics could last a whole night. … Horses suffered from harness abrasions, and, just like people, colic. Much more serious were sleeping sickness and lock jaw, the latter resulting from hoofing through rotted wood and rusty junk. And some dentistry after all, horses’ teeth to be filled or pulled; you just never know. After several back operations, Dr. McKinney began concentrating on household animals, As patients got smaller, the practice got larger, and the variety demanding. Along with cats and dogs came rabbits, coons, skunk, squirrels, gerbils, hamsters, monkeys and guinea pigs. Dr. McKinney was a licensed pilot and enjoyed traveling to favorite fishing spots in Canada and the Adirondacks by plane with friends and family. He kept ferrets as pets and became a ferret expert, at one time keeping as many as 50 housed at his offices. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Monica (Morgan) McKinney; a son, Ralph (Barbara) McKinney of Plymouth, Minnesota; his grandchildren, Rachel (Peter) Neels and Cody (Eleanor) McKinney, all of Minnesota; his great-grandchildren, Weber and Monica Neels; a sister-in-law, Helen McKinney and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Leo B. and Ralph W. McKinney. Services were held Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at St. John’s Church, Spencerport. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to a charity of their choice in his memory. AREA •Gundy, Leo V., January 3, 2006 at age 86. Predeceased by his brothers, Walter, Howard and Alvin Gundy; sister, Sylvia Costello. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Josephine Proetta Gundy; son, Alvin Gundy; grandson, Brian; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ada Gundy, Norma Gundy, Phil Proetta, Joseph and Mariane Proetta, Marie Tandoi; many nieces and nephews. Leo was a halfback for the undefeated 9th Ward Semi-Pro Football Team (city champs), state champion model airplane (Scale & Rubber Band) and a retiree of Delco. A Funeral Service was held January 6 at DiPonzio Funeral Home, Gates. Private interment. Donations can be made to the Special Olympics, Genesee Region, 620 Westfall Road, Rochester 14620 in his memory. BROCKPORT •Bailey, Beulah M., On January 1, 2006, at the age of 85. Predeceased by her parents, William Henry and Hazel Staples Marshall. Survived by many dear friends. Beulah was a medical techician for the Keller doctors in Hilton for many years, an avid horse person and a private pilot who ferried airplanes for the allied forces during WWII. A race car driver with her Alfa Romeo, she won the ladies race at Watkins Glen in 1959. A Graveside Service will be announced this spring. Contributions can be made to the Genesee Country Village and Museum, P.O. Box 310, Mumford, NY 14511. •Boyce, Virginia H., On December 28, 2005. She is survived by her children, Alan E. Jr. (Judy), Gary B. (Barbara E.), Kevin E., Racalle and Laurie E. Boyce (John Szyklinski); 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her sister, Janet Stauss; sister-in-law, Eunice Lilly. A Memorial Service was held December 31 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Morgan Manning House or the American Cancer Society in her memory. •Clark, Donald William, December 8, 2005 in Concord, California. He is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Marjorie; two brothers, Raymond and Ken; one sister, Patricia Mogray. He is survived by his wife Mercedes; daughter, Christina of Concord; brothers, Robert (Ruth) of Millport, David (Dorothy) of Brockport; sister, Kathy (Charles) Flint of Pine Bush. Donald retired from the US Navy. Memorial Services were held at Sea off the coast of Marin County, California, December 12, 2005. •Mercer, Elma H., December 29, 2005, at the age of 100. Predeceased by her husband, Harold. Survived by her sons, Kermit (Pamela), Allen (Shirley); four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Elma was a life member of the Brockport Methodist Church, past Noble Grand of Monroe Rebecca Lodge, Rochester, Past President of New York State Daughters of the War of 1812, long time member of the Protective Auxiliary Fire Company of Brockport, member of the Lakeside Twig Association, a singer with the Sweden Senior Center and worked as a Home Health Aide in private homes, the Brockport Cupola (Beikirch Nursing Home) and St. John's Home, Rochester. Services and interment were at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Society of Multiple Sclerosis in her memory. Snook, Janet Rae, age 62, on December 28, 2005. She is predeceased by her father, Raymond Purvee Sr.; her mother, Geraldine Kenyon; brothers, James and Raymond Purvee Jr. Survived by her husband, Wilbur; daughters, Brenda (John) Honeck, Jennie (Dan) Baer, Sandra (Daryl) Bater and Heidi (Tom) Thurley; step-sons, Glen (Renee), Jay (Debbie) and Mark Snook; grandchildren, Megan, Kate, Liam Honeck, Dustin, Derrick Baer, Kenneth, Steven, Zachary Bater, Thomas, Jacob, Dalton Thurley, Brian (Lori), Savannah, Cassandra, Jessica, Tricia, Clinton Snook; and six great-grandchildren. Also survived by her step-mother, Ellen Purvee; sisters, Dorothy Jenkins, Marilyn (David) Harris, Jackie (Victor) Thomas, Mary (Terry) Cahill; brother, Charles (Debbie) Purvee; and sister-in-law, Nora Purvee; many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends, along with special friends, Tracy, Rob and Kailey Hagenbuch and Jan Cooper. A Funeral Service was held January 4 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment will be in the spring. Contributions can be made to the Christian Children's Fund or St. Jude Children's Hospital in her memory. GATES •Willard, Betty Lou (Bennett), December 27, 2005, age 82. Survived by her son, David (Jana) Willard; sister, Ruth (Robert) Floyd; grandchildren, Joel, Gabe and Chad Willard; great-granddaughter, Haley Marie Willard; sisters-in-law, Jean Schippers, Mercy Schirmer; cousin, Joyce Fosmire; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, 1999 and her brother, Robert Bennett. Funeral Services were held January 6 at Gates Presbyterian Church. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to Gates Presbyterain Church or Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in her memory. HILTON •Edwards, Leo M., December 15, 2005, age 71. Survived by his wife, Marsha; children Merton (Patricia) Edwards, Mark (Maryalice) Edwards, Mary Jane Harris, Wayne (Karen) Edwards, Philip (Eileen) Edwards; brother, Philip (Betty) Edwards; sisters, Ruth (Lawrence) McLear, Grace (Carter) Kreage; grandchildren, Zachary, Katherine, Nicholas, Morgan, Jessica, Nathan, Allyson, Holly Ann, Erin, Patrick; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass was held January 7 at Holy Cross Anglican Church. Contributions can be made to Holy Cross Anglican Church or Lifetime Care Hospice in his memory. •Hasenauer, Jason D., Suddenly, December 28, 2005, age 21. Predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Kathleen Hasenauer; maternal grandfather, Paul Shepanski. Survived by his parents, Dan and Rita Hasenauer; fiancee Colette Kopp; daughter, Kayla; brothers, Daniel R., Jeremy and Eric; paternal grandfather, Richard; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Shepanski; paternal grandmother, Patricia Cochrane; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Funeral Mass was said January 7 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Kayla's Education Fund, P.O. Box 745, Hilton, NY 14468 or to the Hilton Fire Department in his memory. •Hoffman, Alma H., January 3, 2006, age 81. Predeceased by her husband, Jerome. Survived by her son, Jerry (Linda) Hoffman; grandson, Derek; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held January 7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Donations can be made to Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory. Judd, Helen (Klafehn) (The Haight Family), January 2, 2006, age 95, widow of Carlton Judd. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Haight; her grandchildren, Bonnie (Tom) Hartman, Edward (Karen) Haight, Cindy (Dwayne) Tinkous, Alan/Phil (Lorraine) Haight; great grandchildren, Andrew, Adam and Emily Hartman, Cassandra Allaart, Melissa, Heather, Beth-anne, Joseph and Mary Haight; great great granddaughter, Brookelynn. Funeral Services were held January 5 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton, in her memory. •Wyant, Harriet A. (Flack), December 28, 2005, age 71. She is survived by husband, Harold; children, Michael (Sue), Randy, Thomas (Anne) Wyant and Rebecca (Peter) Pulos; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael, Christina and David Wyant, Janelle and Andrea Danley; sister, Frances (James) Babcock; nieces, nephews and many friends. She and her husband were proprietors of Cobblestone Farm. She was a lifelong member and historian of Parma-Greece United Church of Christ. A Service in Celebration of her Life was held December 31 at Parma-Greece United Church of Christ. Contributions can be made to Parma Greece UCC in her memory. SPENCERPORT •Alkins, Donald J., December 31, 2005 at age 77. He is predeceased by his parents Charles and Margaret Alkins. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene G. Alkins; his children, Mary E. (Javier Berrocal) Alkins, James N. (Bonnie) Alkins, Ann M. (Vincent) Sapia and David E. (Melissa Gray) Alkins; his grandchildren, Erika Berrocal, Melissa Alkins, Christina (Matthew) Turcotte, Jeffrey and Amanda Alkins, Peter and Chiara Sapia, Grayson Alkins; his sister Amy Phillips; many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Don was a Navy Veteran, a member of the Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post #330 and a retiree of Eastman Kodak/ITT. Funeral Services were held January 4 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment, St. John's Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Al Sigl Center in his memory. •Estefanoos, Ramzi H., December 28, 2005 at age 84. Survived by his wife of 57 years Antoinette Estefanoos; his children, Mary (Nashaat) Wassef, Michael (Jessie) Stefanos, George (Tatsianna) Stefanos and Antonios Stefanos; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held December 31, 2005 at St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, West Henrietta. Interment White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, 530 Lehigh Station Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586, in his memory. •Hooker, Daniel B., Suddenly, December 26, 2005, at age 51. Daniel is predeceased by his father, Robert B. Hooker, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Caroline Jenny; loving wife, Marilyn Hooker; sons, Jason (Laura) Hooker and Brian (Linda) Hooker; grandson, Sam Hooker; brothers, David Hooker and Robert (Marie) Hooker; sisters, Rosemarie (Matthew) McDonough and Rozanne (Joseph) Pfister; sister-in-law, Linda (Gary) Ponticello; several nieces and nephews; many great friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of Daniel's coworkers at IKON Office Solutions for the friendship and support that they have shown him for over 20 years. A Funeral Mass was said December 31 at St. Helen Church. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. •McKinney, Dr. George V., DMV, December 29, 2005, at age 91. He is predeceased by his brothers, Leo B. and Ralph W. McKinney. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Monica M. (Morgan) McKinney; his son, Ralph E. (Barbara) McKinney of Plymouth, Minnesota; his grandchildren, Rachel (Peter) Neels and Cody (Eleanor) McKinney, all of Minnesota; his great grandchildren, Weber and Monica Neels; sister-in-law, Helen McKinney; many nieces and nephews. Dr. McKinney owned and operated McKinney Veterinary Hospital in the village of Spencerport for 63 years. He will be remembered as a legendary story teller, as a fisherman, hunter, bush pilot and a special friend to every one of his animal patients. A Funeral Mass was said January 3 at St. John's Church, Spencerport. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in his memory. •Meyer, Dorothy E., December 30, 2005 at age 89. Predeceased by her husband, Harold R. Meyer. Survived by and loving mother of Ronald (Melanie) Meyer, Judy Keenan (James) Trenholme; her five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a member of Harvey C. Noone American Legion Post #954 Auxiliary. A Funeral Mass was said January 4 at St. John's Church, Spencerport. Interment Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Spencerport or Churchville Ambulance in her memory. •Streb, Carolyn V., December 30, 2005, age 89. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Streb and brother Donald Voorhees. Surviving are her daughter, Kaye (Darwin) Waldsmith of Ninilchik, Alaska; brother, Floyd Voorhees of Silver Springs, New York; sister, Dorothy (Howard) Parmley of Grottoes, Virginia; sister-in-law, Vivian Mason of Marion; her special niece, Jane Voorhees of Perry; two grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in The Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center, NY. Memorials can be made to the charity of one's choice. •Quillan, Robert J., January 2, 2006, at age 78. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Quillan-Robertson of Clearwater, Florida; his grandson, Brian Gerlach, of Spencerport; his former wife of 40 years, Evelyn (Sanborn) Quillan of Lakeville. He was a retiree of Stanley Wright & Sons Co. and was a member of Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post #330. A Memorial Service was held January 7 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Contributions can be made to St. John's Church, Spencerport, in his memory.
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