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Death Notices for the week of
May 27, 2007 Elmer (Duke) Wolfrom, 93 One of Hilton's best known citizens died May 8, 2007. Elmer (Duke) Wolfrom was 93 years old, a lifelong resident of our village which he loved and served in many ways over the years. During World War II, Duke, having earned his pilot's license, taught flying lessons. In later years, he was on the Hilton school board for many terms. In 1970, he accompanied the Hilton Marching Band to Expo 70 in Japan. Duke was a member of the Hilton Planning Board for many terms. Although never a fireman, Duke was a social member of the Hilton Fire Department. Duke was a jovial, friendly guy who knew everyone on Main Street and always had a cheerful greeting. His career was in sales for Metropolitan Life Insurance, a perfect job as he was definitely a people person. When he and his wife, Joyce, lived on West Avenue, they had an annual parade night picnic for their friends who came to watch the parade with Wolfroms. Duke would grill the hot dogs and everyone brought a dish to pass. When the Wolfroms sold their home to move to Village II, my husband, Fred, and I continued the parade night picnics tradition here on Brook Street. We all took our chairs, walked up to the corner, and closed off the street to watch the parade. Many people marching or driving would wave and yell, "Hi Duke!" There was a group of retirees who met daily at the Family Restaurant for coffee at 3 p.m. They had many laughs and stories to tell. Part of their ritual was to flip a coin for the coffee bill. Duke was a part of that group, too. Duke was also a volunteer in the Hamlin parade. When the Hamlin firemen had their annual parade, Duke and his friend, Bruce Hilton, marched in the pa-rade behind the horses acting as "pooper scoopers." This was truly an act of community service for both of these men. In recent years, Duke walked from Hilton East to the restaurant every Tuesday morning to have breakfast during the summer with many of his friends returning from their winter in the south. Though he didn't have a big family, Hilton was his family - his life. Mary Bess Jennejahn BERGEN •Galliford, William E., May 19, 2007, age 70. Husband of Gwendolyn (Bird) Galliford of Bergen; father of William J. Galliford, Jr. and Ruth A. (Ken) Kruppner, both of Bergen; brother of David Galliford of Brockport, Nancy Symanski of Holley, Joan (Bernard) Pangrazio of Elba and Susan (Gaylord) Cayea of Batavia; brother-in-law of Sandy Galliford of Tennessee; also surviving are three grandchildren, Kelly Kruppner of Bergen, Susan and Katherine Millen, both of Bergen; and their father, Frank Mullen of Batavia. Funeral Services were held May 22 at H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen. Interment, Lakeview Cem-etery, Brockport. Contributions can be made to North Bergen Presbyterian Church, 7068 North Bergen Road, Bergen 14416 in his memory. BROCKPORT •Menear, Rita (nee Hyla), Beloved wife of the late John Menear. Mother of Christina (Michael Burton, Michelle (Richard) Dry, Donna (Al) Olsen, and Renee Anthony. Loving grandmother of Katy, John, Maggie and Bobbie Burton, Casey (AJ) Hanaburgh and Jamie Olsen, Chrissy (Rowdy) Calvert, and Lily and Hannah Anthony. Great-grandmother of Jude Burton and Jackson Hanaburgh. She leaves behind her cherished, loving "family" at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial was said May 22 at St. John Neuman Chapel, Kenmore. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170 West Avenue, Brockport 14420 in her memory. •Walker, Maud E., On May 22, 2007, at age 90. She is survived by her son, Robert (Edna) Yates "The Ump;" six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Maud was a member of the Hilton Parma Senior Center. Funeral Services were held May 24 at the New Comer Family Funeral Home, Greece. Private interment. Contributions can be made to the Hilton Parma Senior Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton 14468 in her memory. CHURCHVILLE •Perez, Catherine, Age 47, of Folsom, California. Formerly of Churchville-Chili area, was sticken May 16, 2007 at the home of her parents, John and Ruth Hilbert, 2942 Huff Road, Cape Vincent, NY 13618, where she was visiting, and died at the Samaritan Medical Center of an apparent heart at-tack. There will be a Memorial Service at a later date in California. Memorial donations can be made in her name to the local chapter of the SPCA. CLARKSON •Mank, Rodney Jr., On May 19, 2007. Survived by his parents Rodney (Linda) Mank Sr.; brothers James and Matthew and many other family and friends. A Funeral Service was held May 24 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Hamlin. Interment private. Contribu-tions can be made to Indian Mountain Archery, 342 Walker Lake Ontario Road, Hilton, NY 14468 in his memory. HILTON Miles, Brayton G., May 20, 2007, age 91. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, 2004. He is survived by his brother, Arthur (Madeline) Miles; nieces and nephews; many "devoted friends" touched by the lives of both Brayton and Barbara. He was a long-time dedicated member of the Hilton Rotary Club, recipient of Paul Harris Fellow Award. He had a life-time passion for "anything mechanical," flying, and his Indian Motorcycle. A Funeral Service was held May 26 at the Hilton Baptist Church, followed by a Military Graveside Service at Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Camp Haccamo or Hilton Baptist Church Memorial Fund in his memory. HOLLEY •Paduano, Edward A., Age 84, May 18, 2007. Predeceased by wife Kathryn. Survived by daughter, Norma (Richard) Armstrong; granddaughter, Jennifer (Timothy) Knab; great-grandson, Dylan Knab; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was said May 21 at St. Mary's Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Mary's Church in his memory. SPENCERPORT •Nolte, Esther M., May 13, 2007 at age 82. Predeceased by her parents, Carl and Viola Nolte. Survived by her sisters Carroll (Don) Schneeberger and Erma N. Miller; nephews, James Schneeberger, Thomas (Deborah) Schneeberger, Jonathan Miller and Mark Miller; great niece, Kimberly Schneeberger; great nephews, Matthew Paladino, Andrew and Joseph Miller; cousin and her dear friends in Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral Services were held May 23 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment at convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Salem United Church of Christ "General Fund," 60 Bittner Street, Rochester 14604 in her memory. •Wyland, Lawrence H., May 21, 2007, at age 67. Predeceased by his father Harold Wyland. Survived by his mother, Bernice Wyland; wife, Joan (Boyce) Wyland; children, William (Lynne) Bennett, Jacquelyn Dragone, Laurie Ann Leone, Jane (Frank) Vavrick, Jean Bennett and Judith (Vincent) Fleck; grandchildren, Melissa (Marc) LeBeau, Devon (Tracy) Beach, Gregory (Kathleen Gaklik) Vavrick, Douglas and Cody Bennett, Tyler Mosher; great granddaughters, Madeline and Alexa LeBeau. Larry worked for Ogden Telephone for many years, and then was self employed in the Telecommunications Industry until he retired. A Memorial Service was held May 23 at the First Congregational UCC (The White Church), Spencerport. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory. •Zarnesky, Antonette, May 16, 2007, at age 98. Beloved grandmother of Laurie and William Ryan and their children, Caitlin Ryan, Kylene and Ryan Ludolph and daughter Kelsey. The family extends a special thanks to all of Antonette's caregivers. A Funeral Mass was celebrated May 21 at St. Mary's Church, Oneonta, NY. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Rochester in her memory.
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