Obituaries
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Dorothy A. Taylor
Rochester: January 20, 2012, Loving mother and grandmother. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon. Survived by her children, Patricia (Robert) Latour, David (Mary Carol) Taylor, Paul Taylor and close friend, Eileen Aman, Donald (Bernadette) Taylor; 6 grandchildren; sister, Jean Carroll.
Friends may call Monday, 4-7 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 10 am Tuesday at Holy Cross Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice .
George David Barclay
Rochester: January 17, 2012. Age 76. Survived by his wife, Sharon "Shari"; daughter, Jodi Houser; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren;
Friends may attend his Memorial Services 7 PM Friday at the funeral home. In his memory contributions may be made to the Open Door Mission.
Milton E. Ashley
Greece: January 16, 2012. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline; children, Melinda (Wayne) Shaffer, Paula (Michael) Yeager; grandchildren, Corinne & Colin Shaffer and Ted Sankey; brothers-in-law, Jim (Laurie) & Jerry Ditzel; nieces and nephews. Milton was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Wakan-Hubbard Masonic Lodge #0154, a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, a Marine Corp. Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired Engineer from General Motors.
Friends may attend his Memorial Service, 11 AM Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Ave. 14616. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Aldersgate Memorial Fund. Arrangements by the
Younglove-Smith & Ryan FH
Horace Bauer
Greece: Jan. 11, 2012. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy; sons, Gary and Steven (Lianna) Bauer; grandchildren, Erika, Jessika and Erinn; sister, Inge Lindenstadt of CA; nieces and nephews. He was a member of the German Sports Club, a Korean Conflict Veteran and a 26 gallon blood donor for the American Red Cross. Horace was a huge presence in the lives of many.
Friends may call Monday 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta). Memorial Service 10:00 Tuesday at Lutheran Church of Concord, 485 Holmes Road. Inurnment, Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Dianne C. Jardine
Greece: Jan. 9, 2012. Predeceased by her parents, Hyman Husdan and Joan Copitch; and brother, Lawrence Husdan. Survived by her son, Michael (Sabrina) Husdan; and daughter, Yvonne Gibson; grandchildren, Jervon, Shannah, Antajaun and Isabella; brothers, Gary, Philip Copitch; sister, Jeanette; other loving family members.
Friends may call Thursday 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta). Funeral Service 11:00 Friday at Greece Assembly of God, 750 Long Pond Road. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may Contribute to Catholic Family Services.
Albina Grum
Greece: Gone to her eternal rest on Jan. 7, 2012 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Frank. Survived by her 3 daughters, Iva, Mary Ann and Margaret "Peg"; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
At Albina's request there will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass for the repose of her soul will be held 10:00 AM Thursday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please kindly send donations to ABVI or the Alzheimer's Association .
Robert E. Maher
Greece: Passed peacefully, January 8, 2012. Born in Bayonne, NJ. Predeceased by his parents, John & Irene Maher; brother, John Maher; sister, Kathryn Sharp. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia (Gardner); children Robert F. Maher, James R. Maher, Kathryn (Dennis) Bretz, Anne (John) Russo; grandchildren, Dylan, Emily, Meghan, Sara & Julia; nephews, Robert Sharp, John Sharp, and several other nieces & nephews; cousin, Myles (Mary) Doyle. An Army Veteran, he retired in 1992 as a Special Education teacher from Edison Tech. after 36 years. Bob was a professional drummer for many years and a member of the Elks Club Lodge #24.
Friends may call Wednesday, 4-7 PM at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM Thursday at St. Mark's Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Monroe Community Hospital (Faith 5 Rehab.)
Margaret "Madge" (Brennan) O'Dwyer
Rochester: January 2, 2012 at age 96. She is predeceased by her husband, Eugene F. O'Dwyer and is survived by their niece that they raised: Sister Kieran (Josephine) Byrnes of the Poor Clares in Corby England. She is also survived by 6 children, William (Elsie) O'Dwyer of CO, Kieran (Karen) O'Dwyer of North Carolina, Margaret (Edmund) Finucane, Noeleen (John) Griffin, Josephine (Matt) Kozlowski, Sarah (Frank) Monna of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Barbara O'Dwyer, Michael (Cathy) O'Dwyer, Edmund P. Finucane II, Thomas (Heather) Finucane, Mairead (Shawn) Mulvaney, Christine (Ryan) Birtel, Sarah Griffin, Daniel Griffin, Aaron Kozlowski, Brian Kozlowski, Jennifer Monna, Steven Monna; great-grandchildren, Dustin Kozlowski, Cara Jones & Colin O'Dwyer, Oona & Rowan Birtel, Clara and Lila Mulvaney. We would like to recognize many loving nieces, nephews and cousins all over the world, that have been so good to her. We are grateful to her dear friend, Rosetta Knapp and her devoted caregivers especially Jane Caughey.
Born and raised in Clara Kilkenney Ireland, Margaret was a nurse in the Royal Lung Hospital in London and the Cheverstown Children's Convalescent Hospital in Dublin before marrying Eugene. They lived in Graystones, Co. Wickow where Eugene served as a policeman in the Guarda Schionin. After Sr. Kieran entered the convent they immigrated to Rochester, NY, with 4 of their children. Eugene started working for Gleason Works and 2 more children were born. Margaret started working at St. Mary's Hospital in the Respiratory Therapy Department where she eventually became the Supervisor. She helped to start the national educational standards through the National Association of Respiratory Therapy. Margaret was instrumental in creating the certification degree of the field, known today as Respiratory Therapy. Both as a Supervisor and leader in her field, Margaret received national recognition for her contributions.
Eugene passed away in 1962 and Madge continued to raise the 6 children in Rochester on her own. The children were between the ages of 4 and 15 at the time of his death. She has left our midst after a long and loving life as wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, Supervisor, co-worker, volunteer and active member of Sacred Heart Church. How blessed we were to have had her in our lives.
Friends may call Friday 2-4, 6-8 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). A Mass of the Resurrection will be held 9:00 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Sisters Of St. Clare Mission Fund, 3848 Tarian Ct., Palm Harbor, FL 34684.
Maria Pellegrino
Greece: Jan. 3, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, Salvatore. Survived by her children, Carmela (Rocco) Vasta & Rosemary (Tim) Rogers, Rocco (Kathy) Pellegrino & Natale (Carrie) Pellegrino; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Alfredo (Carmela) Sciarrone.
Friends may call Thursday, 4-7 at the funeral home 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass 11:00 Friday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road South 14623.
Robert G. Claybaugh
Robert G. Claybaugh
Greece: December 31, 2011. Predeceased by his first wife, Charlotte. Survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Tom (Terry) Claybaugh, Sue (Ed) Stevenson and Tim Claybaugh; grandchildren, Danny, Suzy, Matt, Tom, and Brian; sister, Nancy (Larry) Mohr. Bob was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co.
Friends may call Monday, 4-8 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Service 11 AM, Tuesday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society .
Nancy Lee Gaffney Adams
Rochester: Passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at age 72. Nancy was born October 24, 1939 in Watertown, NY (parents, Donald A. and Elizabeth H. Gaffney). Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John B. Adams III; 3 children, Elizabeth A. (Adams) VanBlargan and husband Jason C., Michael J. Adams and wife Hope (Gabri), Douglas P. Adams and wife Amy (DeFraine); 3 grandchildren, Craig P., Keeley M. and Brendan J. VanBlargan; 1 sister, Anne G. Friday and 1 brother, Thomas D. Gaffney.
When Nancy was 6 months old the family moved to Utica, NY where Nancy attended Utica schools and completed her senior year of high school at St. Mary's in Niagara Falls, NY. Nancy attended SUNY Potsdam and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She then attended SUNY Fredonia and graduated with a Master's of Science Degree in Elementary Education. After graduating, she taught fourth grade for School #23 in Rochester, NY for 5 years and later taught at Norwood-Northfolk Schools for 2 years.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Chrissy Alessi, Lucy Atkinson and Dawn Mattice. May God bless them for all of their loving care.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY. Funeral Mass, 9:30 AM Saturday at Holy Cross Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation: www.pdf.org
Albert F. Wiard Jr.
Greece: December 28, 2011. Survived by his wife, Trish; children, Victoria (Anthony) Tomasino, Steven (Janet) Wiard, Rebekah (Tommy) Cunningham; grandchildren, Jessica, Tyler, Brandon, Cory, Kaitlyn, Noah, George, Lexi; and the friends of Holiday Hill.
Friends may call Friday 4-7 Pm at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta Road). Services and Interment at the convenience of the family. In his memory contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm or St. Joseph's Villa.
Laurie A. Delettera
Greece: December 25, 2011. Predeceased by her father Jerry Beseau; brother Mark Beseau. Survived by her husband Ron; children, Peter, Nicholas (Lisa); step-children, Joseph, Ronald (Margie), Stephanie (Mark) Spinelli; mother, Dorothy Beseau; sisters, Bonnie (Joe) Toomey, Mary Beseau, Lynette (Todd) Alley; brothers, Timothy Beseau, John (Jennifer) Beseau; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. The family would like to thank the Baird Nursing Home for their care and compassion.
Friends may call Thursday 3-7 PM at the funeral home 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass 9 AM Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .
Marilyn Budinski
Greece: Died peacefully on December 18, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth; sons, Michael (Linda), Mark (Michelle) and Steven; granddaughter, Emilie Budinski; sisters, Janice (Alan) Vitberg and Carole (George) Landry; brothers, Marty and Tom Mahady; aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Friends may call Wednesday 2-4, 6-8 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass, 9:30 Thursday at St. Mark's Church (Kuhn Road). Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
John Chambly
Rochester: Nov. 28, 2011. Predeceased by his wife, Janet Chambly. several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor (Len) Elliott; nieces and nephews.
Friends may attend a Memorial Service, 1:30 Tuesday, December 27th in the Creation Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park.
Walter Zajonczkoski
Greece: December 13, 2011 after a short but courageous battle with cancer passed at home with his beloved family at his side. As a WW II veteran, he was a longtime employee of Monroe County. Predeceased by his parents, sister, Mary, brothers, Edwin and Stanley and son, Dale. Survived by his sons, Daniel, David, Douglas and Frederick; daughters, Jerolyn (Roger) Sprague and Julie (Rick) Knapp; grandchildren, Lisa, Tammy, Amy, Randy, Bobby, Mandy, Kate, Denise, Jeffrey, Jaimie, Adam, Joey and Matthew; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Laemlein. Many special thanks to Rochester General Hospital Emergency Dept. and 4500 Unit and Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester.
Friends may call Friday 2-4, 7-9 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday at the Funeral Home. Interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lifetime Care/Hospice.
Thomas J. Butler
Greece: December 11, 2011. Predeceased by his wife, Gail; grandson, Andrew; sister, Patricia; and brother, Peter. Survived by his children, Jeffrey (Melissa) of NC, Thomas (Tracy) and Michael (Stacey) Butler; grandchildren, Shannon, Joey, Emily, Samantha (Nick), Alexandria and Cristina; great-grandchildren, Devon and Logan; sister, Ellen Walsh of MO; brothers, Joe and John (Janet) Butler; nieces and nephews. Tom was a former member of Lakeshore Country Club and a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 30 years of service.
Friends may call Thursday, 3-6 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta) followed by a Funeral Service at 6:00 PM. Friday friends may meet 10:00 AM at the Dewey Avenue gate of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for a Committal Service.
Verna L. Addison
Greece: December 10, 2011. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, parents John & Lillian Presutti. Survived by her daughter Kim (Rick) Dasson, son Michael Addison; grandchildren Stacie (Ben) Bruce, Blake Addison, Brianna Addison; sister, Ella Boyko.
Friends may call Tuesday, 4-7PM at the funeral home. 777 Long Pond Road (Between English & Latta) Funeral Mass 11AM Wednesday, at Our Mothers of Sorrows Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributitons may be made to the Alzheimer's Association
Betty L. Felix
Henrietta: Dec. 4, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Arnold. Survived by her daughter, Lynn Felix of FL; and brother, William Cole; several nieces and nephews. Betty was a former member of the Moose Club.
Friends may attend a Memorial Service, 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association .
Hilda P. Kehrer
Rochester: Nov. 30, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, William. Survived by her nieces, Renate Issenmann and Ingrid (Albert) Peetz; great-niece, Petra (Manfred) Gotz; their children, Florian and Jasmin all of Germany; American family, Barbara Catallo; her children, George and Brian; Mary Ellen (Michael) Paolotto and Kathy Rooney; good friend, Laurie Thompson; and her beloved cat, Molly. The family would like to thank the staff at Highland Hospital for their compassion and care.
Friends may attend a Memorial Service, 11:00 Saturday at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fpt. 14450.
Rochester: January 20, 2012, Loving mother and grandmother. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon. Survived by her children, Patricia (Robert) Latour, David (Mary Carol) Taylor, Paul Taylor and close friend, Eileen Aman, Donald (Bernadette) Taylor; 6 grandchildren; sister, Jean Carroll.
Friends may call Monday, 4-7 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 10 am Tuesday at Holy Cross Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice .
George David Barclay
Rochester: January 17, 2012. Age 76. Survived by his wife, Sharon "Shari"; daughter, Jodi Houser; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren;
Friends may attend his Memorial Services 7 PM Friday at the funeral home. In his memory contributions may be made to the Open Door Mission.
Milton E. Ashley
Greece: January 16, 2012. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline; children, Melinda (Wayne) Shaffer, Paula (Michael) Yeager; grandchildren, Corinne & Colin Shaffer and Ted Sankey; brothers-in-law, Jim (Laurie) & Jerry Ditzel; nieces and nephews. Milton was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Wakan-Hubbard Masonic Lodge #0154, a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, a Marine Corp. Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired Engineer from General Motors.
Friends may attend his Memorial Service, 11 AM Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Ave. 14616. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Aldersgate Memorial Fund. Arrangements by the
Younglove-Smith & Ryan FH
Horace Bauer
Greece: Jan. 11, 2012. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy; sons, Gary and Steven (Lianna) Bauer; grandchildren, Erika, Jessika and Erinn; sister, Inge Lindenstadt of CA; nieces and nephews. He was a member of the German Sports Club, a Korean Conflict Veteran and a 26 gallon blood donor for the American Red Cross. Horace was a huge presence in the lives of many.
Friends may call Monday 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta). Memorial Service 10:00 Tuesday at Lutheran Church of Concord, 485 Holmes Road. Inurnment, Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Dianne C. Jardine
Greece: Jan. 9, 2012. Predeceased by her parents, Hyman Husdan and Joan Copitch; and brother, Lawrence Husdan. Survived by her son, Michael (Sabrina) Husdan; and daughter, Yvonne Gibson; grandchildren, Jervon, Shannah, Antajaun and Isabella; brothers, Gary, Philip Copitch; sister, Jeanette; other loving family members.
Friends may call Thursday 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta). Funeral Service 11:00 Friday at Greece Assembly of God, 750 Long Pond Road. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may Contribute to Catholic Family Services.
Albina Grum
Greece: Gone to her eternal rest on Jan. 7, 2012 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Frank. Survived by her 3 daughters, Iva, Mary Ann and Margaret "Peg"; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
At Albina's request there will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass for the repose of her soul will be held 10:00 AM Thursday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please kindly send donations to ABVI or the Alzheimer's Association .
Robert E. Maher
Greece: Passed peacefully, January 8, 2012. Born in Bayonne, NJ. Predeceased by his parents, John & Irene Maher; brother, John Maher; sister, Kathryn Sharp. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia (Gardner); children Robert F. Maher, James R. Maher, Kathryn (Dennis) Bretz, Anne (John) Russo; grandchildren, Dylan, Emily, Meghan, Sara & Julia; nephews, Robert Sharp, John Sharp, and several other nieces & nephews; cousin, Myles (Mary) Doyle. An Army Veteran, he retired in 1992 as a Special Education teacher from Edison Tech. after 36 years. Bob was a professional drummer for many years and a member of the Elks Club Lodge #24.
Friends may call Wednesday, 4-7 PM at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM Thursday at St. Mark's Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Monroe Community Hospital (Faith 5 Rehab.)
Margaret "Madge" (Brennan) O'Dwyer
Rochester: January 2, 2012 at age 96. She is predeceased by her husband, Eugene F. O'Dwyer and is survived by their niece that they raised: Sister Kieran (Josephine) Byrnes of the Poor Clares in Corby England. She is also survived by 6 children, William (Elsie) O'Dwyer of CO, Kieran (Karen) O'Dwyer of North Carolina, Margaret (Edmund) Finucane, Noeleen (John) Griffin, Josephine (Matt) Kozlowski, Sarah (Frank) Monna of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Barbara O'Dwyer, Michael (Cathy) O'Dwyer, Edmund P. Finucane II, Thomas (Heather) Finucane, Mairead (Shawn) Mulvaney, Christine (Ryan) Birtel, Sarah Griffin, Daniel Griffin, Aaron Kozlowski, Brian Kozlowski, Jennifer Monna, Steven Monna; great-grandchildren, Dustin Kozlowski, Cara Jones & Colin O'Dwyer, Oona & Rowan Birtel, Clara and Lila Mulvaney. We would like to recognize many loving nieces, nephews and cousins all over the world, that have been so good to her. We are grateful to her dear friend, Rosetta Knapp and her devoted caregivers especially Jane Caughey.
Born and raised in Clara Kilkenney Ireland, Margaret was a nurse in the Royal Lung Hospital in London and the Cheverstown Children's Convalescent Hospital in Dublin before marrying Eugene. They lived in Graystones, Co. Wickow where Eugene served as a policeman in the Guarda Schionin. After Sr. Kieran entered the convent they immigrated to Rochester, NY, with 4 of their children. Eugene started working for Gleason Works and 2 more children were born. Margaret started working at St. Mary's Hospital in the Respiratory Therapy Department where she eventually became the Supervisor. She helped to start the national educational standards through the National Association of Respiratory Therapy. Margaret was instrumental in creating the certification degree of the field, known today as Respiratory Therapy. Both as a Supervisor and leader in her field, Margaret received national recognition for her contributions.
Eugene passed away in 1962 and Madge continued to raise the 6 children in Rochester on her own. The children were between the ages of 4 and 15 at the time of his death. She has left our midst after a long and loving life as wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, Supervisor, co-worker, volunteer and active member of Sacred Heart Church. How blessed we were to have had her in our lives.
Friends may call Friday 2-4, 6-8 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). A Mass of the Resurrection will be held 9:00 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Sisters Of St. Clare Mission Fund, 3848 Tarian Ct., Palm Harbor, FL 34684.
Maria Pellegrino
Greece: Jan. 3, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, Salvatore. Survived by her children, Carmela (Rocco) Vasta & Rosemary (Tim) Rogers, Rocco (Kathy) Pellegrino & Natale (Carrie) Pellegrino; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Alfredo (Carmela) Sciarrone.
Friends may call Thursday, 4-7 at the funeral home 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass 11:00 Friday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road South 14623.
Robert G. Claybaugh
Robert G. Claybaugh
Greece: December 31, 2011. Predeceased by his first wife, Charlotte. Survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Tom (Terry) Claybaugh, Sue (Ed) Stevenson and Tim Claybaugh; grandchildren, Danny, Suzy, Matt, Tom, and Brian; sister, Nancy (Larry) Mohr. Bob was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co.
Friends may call Monday, 4-8 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Service 11 AM, Tuesday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society .
Nancy Lee Gaffney Adams
Rochester: Passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at age 72. Nancy was born October 24, 1939 in Watertown, NY (parents, Donald A. and Elizabeth H. Gaffney). Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John B. Adams III; 3 children, Elizabeth A. (Adams) VanBlargan and husband Jason C., Michael J. Adams and wife Hope (Gabri), Douglas P. Adams and wife Amy (DeFraine); 3 grandchildren, Craig P., Keeley M. and Brendan J. VanBlargan; 1 sister, Anne G. Friday and 1 brother, Thomas D. Gaffney.
When Nancy was 6 months old the family moved to Utica, NY where Nancy attended Utica schools and completed her senior year of high school at St. Mary's in Niagara Falls, NY. Nancy attended SUNY Potsdam and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She then attended SUNY Fredonia and graduated with a Master's of Science Degree in Elementary Education. After graduating, she taught fourth grade for School #23 in Rochester, NY for 5 years and later taught at Norwood-Northfolk Schools for 2 years.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Chrissy Alessi, Lucy Atkinson and Dawn Mattice. May God bless them for all of their loving care.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY. Funeral Mass, 9:30 AM Saturday at Holy Cross Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation: www.pdf.org
Albert F. Wiard Jr.
Greece: December 28, 2011. Survived by his wife, Trish; children, Victoria (Anthony) Tomasino, Steven (Janet) Wiard, Rebekah (Tommy) Cunningham; grandchildren, Jessica, Tyler, Brandon, Cory, Kaitlyn, Noah, George, Lexi; and the friends of Holiday Hill.
Friends may call Friday 4-7 Pm at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta Road). Services and Interment at the convenience of the family. In his memory contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm or St. Joseph's Villa.
Laurie A. Delettera
Greece: December 25, 2011. Predeceased by her father Jerry Beseau; brother Mark Beseau. Survived by her husband Ron; children, Peter, Nicholas (Lisa); step-children, Joseph, Ronald (Margie), Stephanie (Mark) Spinelli; mother, Dorothy Beseau; sisters, Bonnie (Joe) Toomey, Mary Beseau, Lynette (Todd) Alley; brothers, Timothy Beseau, John (Jennifer) Beseau; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. The family would like to thank the Baird Nursing Home for their care and compassion.
Friends may call Thursday 3-7 PM at the funeral home 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass 9 AM Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .
Marilyn Budinski
Greece: Died peacefully on December 18, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth; sons, Michael (Linda), Mark (Michelle) and Steven; granddaughter, Emilie Budinski; sisters, Janice (Alan) Vitberg and Carole (George) Landry; brothers, Marty and Tom Mahady; aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Friends may call Wednesday 2-4, 6-8 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass, 9:30 Thursday at St. Mark's Church (Kuhn Road). Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
John Chambly
Rochester: Nov. 28, 2011. Predeceased by his wife, Janet Chambly. several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor (Len) Elliott; nieces and nephews.
Friends may attend a Memorial Service, 1:30 Tuesday, December 27th in the Creation Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park.
Walter Zajonczkoski
Greece: December 13, 2011 after a short but courageous battle with cancer passed at home with his beloved family at his side. As a WW II veteran, he was a longtime employee of Monroe County. Predeceased by his parents, sister, Mary, brothers, Edwin and Stanley and son, Dale. Survived by his sons, Daniel, David, Douglas and Frederick; daughters, Jerolyn (Roger) Sprague and Julie (Rick) Knapp; grandchildren, Lisa, Tammy, Amy, Randy, Bobby, Mandy, Kate, Denise, Jeffrey, Jaimie, Adam, Joey and Matthew; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Laemlein. Many special thanks to Rochester General Hospital Emergency Dept. and 4500 Unit and Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester.
Friends may call Friday 2-4, 7-9 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday at the Funeral Home. Interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lifetime Care/Hospice.
Thomas J. Butler
Greece: December 11, 2011. Predeceased by his wife, Gail; grandson, Andrew; sister, Patricia; and brother, Peter. Survived by his children, Jeffrey (Melissa) of NC, Thomas (Tracy) and Michael (Stacey) Butler; grandchildren, Shannon, Joey, Emily, Samantha (Nick), Alexandria and Cristina; great-grandchildren, Devon and Logan; sister, Ellen Walsh of MO; brothers, Joe and John (Janet) Butler; nieces and nephews. Tom was a former member of Lakeshore Country Club and a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 30 years of service.
Friends may call Thursday, 3-6 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta) followed by a Funeral Service at 6:00 PM. Friday friends may meet 10:00 AM at the Dewey Avenue gate of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for a Committal Service.
Verna L. Addison
Greece: December 10, 2011. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, parents John & Lillian Presutti. Survived by her daughter Kim (Rick) Dasson, son Michael Addison; grandchildren Stacie (Ben) Bruce, Blake Addison, Brianna Addison; sister, Ella Boyko.
Friends may call Tuesday, 4-7PM at the funeral home. 777 Long Pond Road (Between English & Latta) Funeral Mass 11AM Wednesday, at Our Mothers of Sorrows Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributitons may be made to the Alzheimer's Association
Betty L. Felix
Henrietta: Dec. 4, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Arnold. Survived by her daughter, Lynn Felix of FL; and brother, William Cole; several nieces and nephews. Betty was a former member of the Moose Club.
Friends may attend a Memorial Service, 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association .
Hilda P. Kehrer
Rochester: Nov. 30, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, William. Survived by her nieces, Renate Issenmann and Ingrid (Albert) Peetz; great-niece, Petra (Manfred) Gotz; their children, Florian and Jasmin all of Germany; American family, Barbara Catallo; her children, George and Brian; Mary Ellen (Michael) Paolotto and Kathy Rooney; good friend, Laurie Thompson; and her beloved cat, Molly. The family would like to thank the staff at Highland Hospital for their compassion and care.
Friends may attend a Memorial Service, 11:00 Saturday at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fpt. 14450.