Obituaries for week ending Feb. 17, 2012

Arnitz, Barbara E.
CLYDE- Mrs. Barbara E. Arnitz, 72, of 111 Wayne Ave, died unexpectedly Monday (February 6, 2012) at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital following a brief illness.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday (February 9th) from 4-7PM at the Baris Funeral Home 87 W. Genesee St. Clyde. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday (February 10th) at 11:30AM in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church with Rev. Augustine Chumo officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Clyde.
Memorial contributions to the Clyde Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 245, Clyde, NY 14433 or to the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489 would be appreciated.
Barbara was born on March 22, 1939, the daughter of Dr. Richard E. and Mary Norton Gibbons. She was a life-long resident of Clyde and member of St. John's Church. Barb was retired from the Transportation Dept of Clyde-Savannah Central School where she had driven school bus for many years and worked in the cafeteria. She had participated in numerous school bus rodeos, was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America (Gleason Court) and enjoyed both interior decorating and shopping. Barb's greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and her grandchildren.
Surviving are her daughters Maureen (David) Gasbarro of Newark, Sharon (Mike) DeRenzo of Clyde and Mariellen (Tom) Viola of Webster; her sons Mark (Donna) Arnitz of Newark and Gus Paul Arnitz of Clyde; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; her brother Edward (Sue) Gibbons of Smithfield, RI.; a son-in-law Dan DeLisio of Clyde and a daughter-in-law Jamie Arnitz of Wolcott.; many nieces,nephews and friends.
Besides her parents, Barbara was pre-deceased by her loving husband of over 49 years, Gus A. Arnitz Jr., and her brother Richard Gibbons.
For online condolences, visit www.barisfuneralhome.com.

Cheeseman, Phyllis S.
NEWARK - Phyllis S. Cheeseman, 97, died Wednesday (February 8. 2012) at Newark Manor.
No services are planned. Memorials to St. Marks Church, S. Main St. Newark.
Phyllis was born in Phelps December 24, 1914, daughter of Frank & Etta Sebring English. She had worked at Sarah Coventry and for A & P in her earlier years. She was a member of St. Mark's Church & Newark Senior Citizens.
Survived by four sons; Gary (Nancy) Colgrove of Clifton Springs, Jack, David & Steve Priebe of Newark. Daughter; Sandy Jones of Newark, five grandchildren; Jack, Greg, Jennifer, Vicki, & Dana, three great-grandchildren; Devon, Mark & Anna.
Predeceased by husbands; Fay Cheeseman (1979) & Jack Priebe (2000).
Arrangements by Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark.

Gonyea, Grace J.
Newark – Grace J. Gonyea, 83 entered eternity on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the DeMay Living Center.
Family and friends may call Friday (Feb. 10) from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark where a funeral service will follow calling at 3 p.m. Burial will take place in Colton, NY.
In memory of Grace please consider donations to a charity of choice.
Grace will be remembered by her brother Patrick (Lynn) Timineri; sisters Jennie Latorre, Betty Gerken and Patricia (Fred) Whitehead; many nieces and nephews; good friend and caregiver Gerald Burnham.
Grace was predeceased by her husband Leslie Gonyea in 1988; son John Ugino; parents Benny and Jenny (Clementi) Timineri; brothers Frank, Sam and Benny Jr.; sisters Freda Kysor and Ann White.
You may light a candle of memory or condolence by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com.

Nieskes, Madelyn K.
Newark — Madelyn K. Nieske died, on her 95th birthday, Tuesday (February 7, 2012) at the Wayne County Nursing Home.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M on Friday (February 10th) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark.  A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Father Felix Dalimpuo, will follow at 11 A.M. at St. Michael’s Church, South Main Street, Newark.  Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.
Memorials, in her memory, may be made St. Michael’s Church, South Main Street, Newark, New York14513.       
Mrs. Nieskes was born on February 7, 1917 in Lyons, New York, the daughter of the late Camiel and Rose DeVulder Koekhuyt.  She had worked for many years at C.H. Stuart’s Home Decorator and then for the Newark School District, retiring in 1972. A communicant of St. Michael’s Church, Madelyn loved to cook and entertain and was an avid bridge player.
She is survived by eleven nieces and nephews.  Madelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Vincent, in 2010 and two sisters Mary Tange in 2002 and Carolyn Butters in 2010.                        
Remembrances may be made to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Murphy, Michael "Mike" Patrick
PALMYRA/MACEDON/ONTARIO: Died suddenly on February 10, 2012 at age 41. Beloved husband of Kris; father of Collin and Shaun; son of Margaret Murphy and Stephen (MaryLou) Murphy; brother of Dan (Amanda); nephew of George (Cindy) Trapp; son-in-law of Ann and Charlie Schmidt; brother-in-law of Mike (Kim) Cahill; uncle of Ashley, Amanda and Hannah Cahill. Also survived by many cousins and friends.
Mike was a New York State Licensed Funeral Director and was owner of Murphy Funeral Services of Ontario, Palmyra, and Macedon. Mike was also involved in many civic and professional organizations and had a joy for life that marked all of his actions.
All are invited to call 3-7 PM on Monday at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1961 Ridge Rd, Ontario and 3-7 PM on Tuesday at the PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1040 Rt 31, Macedon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM Wednesday at the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish at the St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Ontario, followed by his Committal Service at Palmyra Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Mike’s memory.

Owen, Robert L.
CANANDAIGUA —  Robert Lyle Owen, 69, entered eternity on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. with his loving and devoted wife by his side, after a brief illness.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, February 11, from noon to 2 p.m. at Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home Inc., 123 W. Miller St., Newark, where a funeral service will follow calling at 2 p.m.
In memory of Bob, please consider donations to Carmella, in care of the funeral home, to help with the many outstanding medical bills.
Bob, the son of the late Lyle and Elizabeth (Small) Owen, was born on Oct. 12, 1942 in Hartland, N.Y.
He was a master problem solver, enjoyed gardening and delighted in the time he spent on his boat fishing.
Bob’s good nature and kind heart made him a friend to everyone he met.
We are all better people for having him in our lives. He will be always loved and sadly missed.
Bob will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife, Carmella Mels (Bell) Owen; children, Kim Owen, Deb Baker and Kevin Owen; three grandchildren; brothers, Harlan (Aileen) of Pennsylvania, Bill (Patty) of Newark and David of Florida; sister, Beverly of Newark; and several nieces and nephews.
A candle of memory or condolence may be lit  by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com.

Robson, John H.
Newark — John H. Robson, died, on Wednesday  (February 8, 2012) at the Newark Manor Nursing Home.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday (February 10th) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark.  A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday (February 11th) at the funeral home with Rev. Dan Benedict officiating.  Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.
Memorials, in his memory, may be made the American Cancer Society, 1120 South Goodman Street, Rochester, New York 14620.
Mr. Robson was born August 12, 1933 in Newark the son of the late John M. and Mabel Belle Elwell Robson.  For 16 years, he was the yard foreman at Phelps Cement, retiring in 1996.  Prior to that, John had worked at Gleason Works in Rochester and Caves Lumber in Newark.  A Korean Conflict veteran, he served a year and a half in Korea.  He was a member of the August Mauer Post American Legion and the Arcadia Memorial Post VFW.  John loved to hunt and especially enjoyed family trips to casinos
He is survived by two sons John Jr.(Cheryl) of Newark and Guy (Christine) of Fairport.  He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren Ashley, Amanda, Cole, Melissa, Allison and Kristy and three great grandchildren Loren, Aydin and Brynnan.  John was predeceased by his wife of 45 years Grace in 2003; three sisters Isabel DeTaeye, Josie  Rybak and Betty Evans.
Remembrances may be made to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Tellier, Mildred V.
Clifton Springs – Mildred Vanderwall Tellier, 95 entered eternity on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at F.F. Thompson Hospital.
There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends may attend a Memorial Service on Sunday (Feb. 12) at Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court, Newark at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow at the church. Burial in East Palmyra Cemetery.
In memory of Mrs. Tellier please consider donations to F.F. Thompson Hospital Foundation, 350 Parrish St, Canandaigua, 14424, Ashton Place, 190 Ashton Court, Clifton Springs, 14432, Attn: Connie Lapresi or Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd, Geneva, 14456.
Mrs. Tellier was born the daughter of the late William and Mary (Geerade) Vanderwall on June 24, 1916 in Rochester, NY. She graduated from Palmyra High School in 1934. After earning her certificate she worked as a Certified Occupational Therapist for Newark Developmental Center retiring in 1975. For many years she volunteered for the Girls Scouts. She and her husband moved to North Carolina after retirement. There she volunteered for the School System for Chowan County and later was a substitute teacher. Mrs. Tellier enjoyed sewing and knitting and was an artist (painter). Several of her paintings have been sold or auctioned over the years. There are many of her paintings hanging in the halls of Ashton Places in Clifton Springs.
Mrs. Tellier will be remembered by her daughters Ann (James) Peck of Newark and Martha (John) Spiess of Ohio; five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; brothers Roy and Earl Vanderwall; many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Tellier was predeceased by sisters Florence Roenick, Nell Adams and Gladys Purdy; brothers William and John Vanderwall
You may light a candle of memory or condolence by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com.