Rev. Nemecek

The Reverend F. Dean Nemecek was called to his heavenly home on October 25, 2007 at the age of 82. Dean was a soldier, an educator and a pastor. He served in WWII from 1943-1946. He fought in the left hook of the Battle of the Bulge where he was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. Upon his return from the service, he earned degrees from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Northern Baptist Seminary in Chicago, Northern University in Dekalb, Illinois and his doctorate at Loyola University in Chicago.

Dean, along with his wife, Sylvia, and their four children, moved to North Chili when he became the Dean of Students at Roberts Wesleyan College in 1970 and continued in this role for eleven years. In 1975 the "Chesbronian," the RWC yearbook, was dedicated to him.

Upon leaving Roberts, he then served as Chaplain for the State of New York while serving the Lincoln Baptist Church in Wayne County part time for the next five years. After retirement, he served thirteen churches as interim pastor. In the immediate area he served at Ogden Baptist, Parma Community Baptist, Greece Baptist, Hilton Baptist and Holley Baptist, as well as Waring Baptist in Rochester.

Rev. Nemecek put up a good fight against severe osteoporosis, multiple myeloma cancer, and other conditions pressing on his lungs for the past three and one-half years. In the end he also had a blood clot in his lungs and succumbed to pulmonary embolism. He lived a very restricted life at home for all of this time. His only outings were to the hospital and doctor's appointments. However, he continued to write devotionals each week that went out to his extended family and many friends and had a continued ministry until his death.

He is survived by Sylvia, his wife of 58 years; his children, Julie, serving as a consultant in Michigan, Paul, a professor at Spring Arbor College in Michigan, Stephen, retired from the Air Force and now working with Learning Disabled Adults in England and Beth Witkowski from Warsaw, New York and manager at Kelly Services in LeRoy. In addition, he is survived by eight grandchildren, Sean, Michael, Joshua, Laura, Kelly and Jennifer Nemecek and Jessica and Michael Witkowski; two great grandsons, Benjamin and Nathan Nemecek.

BROCKPORT

•Flow, Marjorie D., On October 30, 2007. Predeceased by her husband Anthony, son Ronald and sister Amelia DeBaise. Survived by her children Anthony (Rachel) Flow, Donna Beadle, John Flow; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother Lawrence Stavalone; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Funeral Mass was said November 2 at Nativity Church BVM, Brockport. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester.

•Nottingham, George, On October 27, 2007 at the age of 72. Predeceased by his brothers Rufus and Samuel. Survived by his wife Winifred Rose; children Patrick Allen, Tracy George (Carol), Tina Renee (Raymond) McMillion; three grandchildren; brother Charles (Sharon); several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held November 1 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment, Lake View Cemetery.

CHILI

•Federation, John, October 25, 2007. Predeceased by sisters, Mary (Paul) Butler, Rose (George) Taylor; brother, Michael (Midge) Federation. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Lois Federation; daugthers, Bonnie (Robert) Stover of Rochester, Betty Federation of Caledonia; son Timothy (Karen) Federation of North Chili; grandchildren, Bettie and James Stover, Candice Noble, Zachary Federation; sisters, Ann (Nick) Ostopchuck of Rochester, Sally (Ron) Steve of Webster; several nieces and nephews; many friends.

Funeral Services were held October 30 at Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.

•Oliver, Dominick "Andy," October 29, 2007. Predeceased by his wife, Stella. Survived by two children, Dominick (Terry) and Carmela (Ron) Valone; six grandchildren, Jason (Nadene) Madigan, Jaime (Lee) Thomason, Corey, Tracey and Timothy Christopher, Philip Oliver; great-grandson, Noah Thomason; two sisters, Teresa Bennett and Nancy Zaurini; sister-in-law, Mina Oliver; several nieces and nephews. Andy was the owner of Andy's Collision in North Chili until retiring in 1990.

A Funeral Mass was said November 3 at Holy Ghost Church. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery.

•Kuttruff, Lucille M., October 29, 2007 at age 77. She was predeceased by her husband, Carlton R. Kuttruff; her daughter, Susan and granddaughter Stacey. She is survived by her children, Sandra Kuttruff, Robert (Beverly) Kuttruff, Terry (Donna) Kuttruff, Patricia (Al) Bischoping, Karen Fuhry and Timothy Kuttruff; brothers, Jerry (Shirley) and Robert (Helen) Abbott; sister-in-law, Nancy (Al) Abbott-Campbell; brother-in-law, Elwood (Cleda) Kuttruff; dear and close friends Sue and Al Hockenberry, Betty and Bob Welles and their families; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held November 3 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Churchville. Interment, Creekside Cemetery.

•Ricotta, Salvatore "Sam," October 25, 2007 after a long battle with cancer at age 73. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 49 years, Anna Ricotta; daughters, Mary Angel "Angie" (Anthony) Simone of Penfield, Josephine Ferauaillo (Tom Ellis) of Henrietta, Rita (Gaetano) Rizzo of Scottsville and Laurie (Romeo) Brandani of Maryland; grandchildren Marianna, Tommy and Dina Marie Simone, Salvatore, Mary and Melina Ferauaillo, Francesca, Rianna, Nina and Michael Rizzo, Lorenzo and Sofia Brandani; sisters, Maria "Mimi" (Vito) Maggio, Licia (Anthony) Fiduccia and Rosalia (Joseph) DiPaola; brother Vincenzo; niece, Rosemary (Pasquale) LaCorto, nephew, Paul (Rosa) Maggio; and many great nieces and great nephews.

A Funeral Mass was said October 29 at Holy Spirit Church, Penfield. Entombment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 704, Rochester 14642 in his memory.

HAMLIN

•Congdon, Lillian "Issie," October 29, 2007, at the Lakeside Beikirch Care Center at age 91. She is survived by a son, Perry (Christine) Congdon of Kendall; two grandchildren, Debbie (John) Palmeri of Hamlin and Doug Congdon of Greece; three great-grandchildren: Emily, Matthew and Amanda; sister-in-law, Violet Merritt of Brockport and a niece, Linda (Mike) Schaffer of Brockport. She is predeceased by her husband, Lewis Congdon, a daughter, Lois and a son, Clyde. Also two brothers, Richard and David Merritt.

A Funeral Service was held November 1 at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery, Hamlin. Contributions can be made to Morton Baptist Church, 1152 Countyline Road, Morton 14508 in her memory.

HILTON

•Behr, Gerald T. "Jerry," Suddenly on October 29, 2007, age 64. Predeceased by parents, Linus and Eleanor Behr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Carol; children, Gerald Behr, Karyn Adams, Marie (Ted) Martin; grandchildren, Steven, Travys, Robyn, Heather and Ted; two great-grandchildren, Dominic and Marissa; dear sister, Judy Behr and Warren Sargent, of Holley; four aunts, Alice, Nellie, Leona and Violet; father and mother-in-law, Philip and Julia Smith; brothers and sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews and cousins. His best kittybuddies: Flash and Tweaker. Army veteran, retiree of Delco Products.

A Funeral Service was held November 1 at the Arndt Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

•Odell, Vivian D., Peacefully, October 27, 2007, age 93. Predeceased by her husband Willard Taber Odell and son Loren Arthur. She is survived by her children, Roger (Susan) and Roland "Billy" (Cathy) Odell; loving grandchildren, Lisa (Nelson) Kenyon, Jennifer (Phillip) Longo, Cary (Steven) Secor, Tracy Odell, James (Jeananne) Odell; sister-in-law, Margaret Freeman; dear friends, Bonnie Bullivant and Walter Schuchardt; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

A Private Service was held at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hilton United Methodist Church Remembrance Fund or Hilton Education Foundation in her memory.

NORTH CHILI

•Nemecek, Rev. F. Dean, October 25, 2007, at age 82. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Sylvia A. Nemecek; his children Julie (Joanne) Nemecek of Michigan, Paul (Beverly) Nemecek of Michigan, Stephen (Kathryn) Nemecek of England and Beth Witkowski of Warsaw; his sister Jessie Stastny of Iowa; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. He was Dean of Students at Roberts Wesleyan College and a Chaplain for the State of New York. During his retirement years he served as Interim Pastor for Ogden Baptist, Holley Baptist, Hilton Baptist, Parma Community Baptist, Greece Baptist and Waring Baptist churches. As an Army veteran of WWII, he was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery.

A Memorial Service was held October 30 at Hilton Baptist Church. Contributions can be made to a church of one's choice in his memory.

•Stephens, Eben S., October 24, 2007. Predeceased by his wife, Marion. Survived by his children, Michele (David) Nau and Michael (Gwen) Stephens and Marcia (Steve) Moore; sisters, Gladys (Harry) Horton and Doris (James) Fleming; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a Veteran of WWII. Eben and his wife Marion were lifelong volunteers at Lakeside Hospital.

Services and interment at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Chili Ambulance, 3231 Chili Avenue, Rochester 14624 in his memory.

SOUTH BYRON

•Rich, Raymond L, October 29, 2007, age 86. Father of Thomas (Nancy) Rich, Donald (Susan) Rich, Deborah (Jamie) Trescott and Peter (Theresa) Rich. Brother of Harold (Dorothy) Rich, Paul (Ann) Rich, Cecelia Chilson, Doris Boshart, Alice Stokes and Shirley Mowers. Nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

Graveside services were held November 3 at Byron Cemetery. Contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audobon Parkway West, Amherst, NY 14228 or American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, NY 14226 in his memory.

SPENCERPORT

•Leiston, Richard E., October 25, 2007, at age 88. He was predeceased by his son, Lawrence T. Leiston, and his granddaughter Samantha Edinger. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Thelma (Russ) Leiston; his son Robert (Carolyn) Leiston of West Virginia; his daughter-in-law, Patricia A. Leiston; grand-children, Julie (John) Belanger, Michael (Sandora) Leiston and Romney Gordon; sister Dorothy Schleyer; brother-in-law William (Nancy) Russ; close family friends William and Andie Gordon; several nieces and nephews. Dick was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co. and was an Army veteran of WW II with the 553rd AA-AW Battalion.

Funeral Services and interment were at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Avenue, Rochester 14620 in honor of his son Lawrence.

•Radice, Harriet A. (nee Stutz), October 25, 2007. Wife of the late Richard N. Radice; dear mother of Sandra (Douglas) Elliott and Richard (Lela) Radice; grandmother of Jessica, Stephanie, Christina, Shannon and Scott; sister of Diane Miller and the late Ronald Stutz; aunt of Larry J. Miller Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial was said October 29 at St. Benedict's Church, Snyder, New York.

•Wilson, William R. Sr., Saturday, October 27, 2007 at age 89 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years Margaret (Crosson) Wilson; brothers Harold and John Wilson; granddaughter Kelly Wilson; sons-in-law Harry Trott and Robert M. Waters. Survived by son William R. Wilson Jr. of Florida; daughters Wende Trott of Florida, Gail (Fred) Boyd Jr. of California, Sandra Waters; daughter-in-law Sheila Wilson of Florida; sister Grace Flugel; brother Gordon Wilson; sister-in-law Marjorie Wilson; grandchildren Debra (Robert) Bowles Jr., Shelley (Jonathan) Miele, Lori (Ross) Russo, Vicki (Toby) Klein of Florida, Richard (Marlene) Kowalski, Kathy Lyman, Linda (Darren) Mowell of California, Wende Tucker, Kimberly (Carl) Mastrella, Karrie (Robert) Lauro, William R. (Ali) Wilson III of Florida; 20 great-grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two special angels Toni Boyd and Paula Walker; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bill retired in 1980 from RG&E after 44 years of service.

Funeral Services were held October 31 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Spencerport Volunteer Fire Department or to a charity of one's choice in his memory.