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Death Notices for the week of
February 18, 2007 AREA •Dennstedt, Lyndell M., February 8, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband Carl, 2004. She is survived by her children, Carlynn Schedlin, Michael (Lynn) and David (Carolyn) Dennstedt, Tracy (Tim) Lingeman; grandchildren, Katrina (Anthony) Grbesic, Tamara, Eric (Haley) and Aaron Schedlin, Bryan (Marla), Craig (Laurie), Dorilyn, Emily and Joshua Dennstedt; Heather and Erica Grande; her brother, George (Florence) Paul. Funeral Services were held February 12 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Wedgewood Nursing Home, Spencerport, in her memory. •LaRocco, Matthew D., February 12, 2007. Survived by his parents, Daniel and Casey LaRocco; brothers, Daniel and Maxim; grandparents Charles LaRocco, Paul and Barbara Maxim; great-grandmothers, Joyce Fosmire and Virginia Maxim; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Upon the wishes of Matthew's parents, no calling hours were held. Donations can be made to Mary Cariola Children's Center or Monroe Community Hospital in his memory. His family extends gratitude and special thanks to all his care-givers at Monroe Community Hospital and the Mary Cariola Children's Center. •Vallely, John P. "Jack," February 10, 2007, at age 95, after a brief illness. Predeceased by his sister, Catherine Lugarda Preiss and brother-in-law, Albert Preiss. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Elaine (Jones) Vallely; daughter, Kathleen (Peter) Clark; three grandchildren, Patrick, Colleen and Kelley Clark; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. John served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was a member of the Elks Club of Rochester and the American Legion. A Funeral Mass was said February 14 at St. Helen's Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contribu-tions can be made to the American Heart Association or The Franciscan Center, 1910 Seneca Street, Buffalo 14210 in his memory. BROCKPORT •Cary, Donald W., February 11, 2007 at the age of 82. Predeceased by his daughter Susan Cary Harvey. He is survived by his wife Sophie; sons Douglas (Maureen), Donald (Susan), Timothy; two granddaughters Diana and Elizabeth; sister Doris Buck; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was said February 16 at the Church of the Nativity BVM, Brockport. Spring interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in his memory. •Haynes, Richard C., February 8, 2007 at the age of 47. He is predeceased by his mother Alice and brother Carl. Survived by his faithful and loving wife Renate; children, Rhonda, Kyle and Mallory; grandson, Andrew Schofield; father, Carleton (Martha); sisters Debbie (Rich) Redhead, Vickie (Don) Calibuffo; brother Tracy (Melissa); father and mother-in-law, Richard (Dottie) Flemming; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held February 11 at the Christ Community Church, Brockport. Interment will be in the spring. Memorial contributions can be made to the family through checks made out to Christ Community Church in their name. •Requa, Evelyn S., February 9, 2007 following a lengthy illness. Predeceased by her husband, LeRoy Requa, in 1985 and son, LeRoy Requa Jr. in October 2006. She is survived by six children, JoAnne (Glyne) McWilliams, Ronald (Mary) Requa, Evelene (Richard) Callard, Gerald, Donald (Okhui) Requa, Deborah (Richard) Lang, and daughter-in-law, Geraldine Requa; many grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Also predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Church of the Nativity, Brockport. A Funeral Mass was said February 12 at Church of the Nativity, Brockport. Private interment. Contributions can be made to the church in her memory. •Smith, Rudolph V., February 9, 2007, at the age of 69. Predeceased by his parents. Rudy is survived by his wife, Faith, son Gregg, and daughter Lisa. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Contributions can be made to the Brockport Rotary for Camp Haccamo, c/o Norm Knight, 3537 Grath Road, Holley, NY 14470 in his memory. CHURCHVILLE •Warren, Frances M. (Pimm), February 8, 2007 at age 72. She was predeceased in 1967 by her husband Elmer R. Warren. Survived by her brother Harry (Elizabeth) Pimm Jr.; her sisters, Elizabeth (Edward) Lievense, Eleanor (David) Burlingame and Viola (James) Batz; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held February 12 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Churchville. Interment, Creekside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of Union Congregational UCC or to the Chili Volunteer Fire Department in her memory. CLARKSON •Porter, Martha M., February 9, 2007, age 90 in Warsaw, formerly of Clarkson. She was predeceased by her "Life Companion" Robert Moran. She is survived by her son, Alan Porter; daughter-in-law, Gail Brown; grandchildren, Gary Porter and Vicki VanDette; four great-grandchildren, Kate, Alison, Kyla and Nicholas; several cousins. Funeral Services were held February 12 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private entombment, White Haven. Contributions can be made to East Side Nursing Home, Residence Recreational Fund, 62 Prospect Street, Warsaw 14569 in her memory. HAMLIN •Alkofer, James S., Died January 25, 2007, of complications of cancer. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, daughter Edythe Ann Christ, son James Simon Alkofer and a grandson Jonathan Robert Christ. Donations can be sent in his memory to Lakeside Hospital in Brockport. HILTON •Blakeney, Evelyn Thomas (Burdick), Age 64, of Petal, Mississippi, formerly of Hilton, died February 2, 2007 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was predeceased by her father, William Phinneas Burdick. Survived by her husband, Ellis Blakeney of Petal, Mississippi; her mother, Marjorie Mae Martin (Steen) of Mississippi; and her three daughters, Catherine (Michael) Beasley of Los Angeles, California, Dianne (Ronald) Norton of Hamlin, and Debra Thomas of Saratoga Springs. Also survived by sisters Marilee (Roland) Pimm, Kay (David) Ives, Elizabeth (Robert) Vetter; brother Greg (Lynn) Burdick; grandchildren, Jessyka and Christina Gartz, Johnathan Butler, William and Emily Norton and Sarah Beasley. In lieu of donations, take your Mom to dinner. HOLLEY •Charles, Michael "Archie," Age 85, died February 8, 2007 following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Archie was a United States Army Air Corps veteran of WWII serving in the Aleutian Islands. He was also a member of St. Mary's Church. He spent his entire career teaching in the Holley Central School System. Archie was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Charles Jr., and his half sister, Josephine Meyer. He is survived by a brother Louis (Joyce) Charles of Holley; nieces and nephews: Joseph (Lynn) Charles of Pittsford, LuAnn (Dan) Brightly of Hamlin, Leslie Charles of Rochester, Wendy Davis of Holley, Francine (Jack) Spronz of Hilton; several great nieces, one great, great niece, nephews and cousins. Also survived by a special nephew: Gary (Linda) Davis. A Funeral Mass was said February 12 at St. Mary's Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester in his memory. KENDALL •Lynch, Timothy J., Age 55, died February 10, 2007. Tim was a 30-year employee of Eastman Kodak Co. He is survived by his wife Anne; four daughters, Rachel (Scott) Fisken of Albion, Elizabeth (Ben Allen) Lynch of Holley, Kristina Lynch of Kendall, Annie Lynch of Kendall; granddaughter, Emma Allen; brothers, Reuben Lynch of Holley, Michael (Becky) Lynch of North Carolina, Kevin Lynch of Holley; several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was said February 14 at St. Mary Church, Holley. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in his memory. KENT •Becker, Leslie "Les" Louis Sr., age 80 died February 7, 2007 at Lakeside Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was employed at Duffy Motts in Hamlin for 49 years where he was plant manager; he retired in the early 1980s. Les was a WWII Army Veteran serving from 1945-1946, a former member of Carlton Fire Department and also belonged to the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maryann; four children, Cookie (Gil) Snyder of Kent, Jeanette Babcock of Waterport, Loretta (Gerald) Ford of Kentucky, Leslie (Diane) Becker Jr. of Churchville; eight grandchildren, Sue Wooldridge, Melissa Putnam, Gilly Snyder, Becky Klimchuk, Gerald Ford II, Brian Ford, Dylan Louis Becker, Camille Diane Becker; three great grandchildren, James Wooldridge, Brandon Dibley, Shane Klimchuk; brother, Clarence Becker of Kent; two sisters, Evelyn Fergen of Nunda, Edna Thomas of Rochester; nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a sister, Marge. A Funeral Service was held February 12 at Merrill-Grinnnell Funeral Home, Albion, with Military Honors. Burial in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Carlton Fire Department in his memory. SPENCERPORT •Morgan, Mary F. (Ford), February 7, 2007, at age 88. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E. Morgan Jr. She is survived by her brother William L. Ford of Chili; several nieces and nephews including Richard (Dianne) Ford and Jeffrey (Patricia) Ford. Mary was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co. following 42 years of service at the State Street office. A Prayer Service was held February 13 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Inter-ment, St. John's Cemetery, Spencerport. A Memorial Mass will be held in the spring at St. John's Church, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in her memory. •Thomas, Virginia A. (Hamill), February 4, 2007 at age 77. She was predeceased by her husband, Merrill R. Thomas. Survived by her children, Virginia (Brian) Cauldon, Rosanne, Susan, Mark and Barbara Thomas; four grandsons. A Memorial Mass was said February 17 at St. John's Church, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450 in her memory.
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