Bradish, Dorothy J.
NEWARK — Died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at DeMay Living Center at age 78. Friends called Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home at 103 Maple Court in Newark. Funeral services are Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Newark-Arcadia Ambulance Fund.
Dorothy was born in Newark on Jan. 18, 1933, daughter of Charles and Susan Felella DeSain. She had worked at C.H. Stuart & Co. in her earlier years and also housekeeping at Newark-Wayne Hospital. She was a member of St. Michael's Church.
She is survived by her son, Gary (Beverly Ross) Brandish of Newark; daughter Gayle (Bruce) Langdon of Clyde; five grandchildren Kim Kramer, Kelly Bradish, Scott and Michael Langdon, Michelle Purdy. One great-grandchild Leah Langdon; sister Mary Kerrigan of Newark and nephews.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Norman, in 1992.
DeRycke. Karen (Kane)
MACEDON — Formerly of Cleveland, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on Nov. 29, 2011 at age 67, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Karen is survived by her sister Jennifer (Keith) Wall, brother Alton (Janelle) Plumb, sister Juanita (Kent) Snyder and brother John (Marcie Emerson) Plumb; four grandchildren, Trina Lynn, Sara, Jamie, and Zeeannamarie Hobbs all of Flint, Michigan; three great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Audrianne, and Amaya; three step-children, Michael, Maureen, and Mark Aldrich; special nieces Jody (Plumb) Poulakis, Tracey (Plumb) Turner, Lynette (Krueger) Enright and Chelsea DePoint; special nephews Zak Plumb, Dan Krueger and Seth DePoint; as well as several great-nephews/nieces, aunts and uncles whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents Alton & Bertha Plumb, her husband Alouise, daughter Theresa Aldrich Hobbs & brother William (Buster) Plumb.
A brief memorial service will be held, Dec. 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Macedon Center Cemetery, reception to follow at the West Wayne Restaurant, 1900 State Route 31 in the West Wayne Plaza. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Al Plumb c/o Alpco Recycling, Macedon, NY 14502 to be used for a scholarship fund for her great-grandchildren.
Drock, Margaret R.
NEWARK — Died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at Clifton Springs Hospital at age 82.
Friends called from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home at 127 E. Miller St. in Newark, where funeral services followed at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Drock was born on March 26, 1929 in Rochester the daughter of the late William and Ruth Modezel Kessler. She was retired from Stromberg-Carlson in Rochester where she had worked 25 years. In her retirement, Margaret did some part-time work at Spinco in Newark. She was a member of the Corner Stone Fellowship in Newark, the Rochester Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution and had been a cub scout leader for several years.
Bradish, Dorothy J.
NEWARK — Died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at DeMay Living Center at age 78. Friends called Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home at 103 Maple Court in Newark. Funeral services are Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Newark-Arcadia Ambulance Fund.
Dorothy was born in Newark on Jan. 18, 1933, daughter of Charles and Susan Felella DeSain. She had worked at C.H. Stuart & Co. in her earlier years and also housekeeping at Newark-Wayne Hospital. She was a member of St. Michael's Church.
She is survived by her son, Gary (Beverly Ross) Brandish of Newark; daughter Gayle (Bruce) Langdon of Clyde; five grandchildren Kim Kramer, Kelly Bradish, Scott and Michael Langdon, Michelle Purdy. One great-grandchild Leah Langdon; sister Mary Kerrigan of Newark and nephews.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Norman, in 1992.
DeRycke. Karen (Kane)
MACEDON — Formerly of Cleveland, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on Nov. 29, 2011 at age 67, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Karen is survived by her sister Jennifer (Keith) Wall, brother Alton (Janelle) Plumb, sister Juanita (Kent) Snyder and brother John (Marcie Emerson) Plumb; four grandchildren, Trina Lynn, Sara, Jamie, and Zeeannamarie Hobbs all of Flint, Michigan; three great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Audrianne, and Amaya; three step-children, Michael, Maureen, and Mark Aldrich; special nieces Jody (Plumb) Poulakis, Tracey (Plumb) Turner, Lynette (Krueger) Enright and Chelsea DePoint; special nephews Zak Plumb, Dan Krueger and Seth DePoint; as well as several great-nephews/nieces, aunts and uncles whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents Alton & Bertha Plumb, her husband Alouise, daughter Theresa Aldrich Hobbs & brother William (Buster) Plumb.
A brief memorial service will be held, Dec. 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Macedon Center Cemetery, reception to follow at the West Wayne Restaurant, 1900 State Route 31 in the West Wayne Plaza. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Al Plumb c/o Alpco Recycling, Macedon, NY 14502 to be used for a scholarship fund for her great-grandchildren.
Drock, Margaret R.
NEWARK — Died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at Clifton Springs Hospital at age 82.
Friends called from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home at 127 E. Miller St. in Newark, where funeral services followed at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Drock was born on March 26, 1929 in Rochester the daughter of the late William and Ruth Modezel Kessler. She was retired from Stromberg-Carlson in Rochester where she had worked 25 years. In her retirement, Margaret did some part-time work at Spinco in Newark. She was a member of the Corner Stone Fellowship in Newark, the Rochester Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution and had been a cub scout leader for several years.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Renee of Newark; four grandchildren Douglas Shaw, Frank and Anglia Drock and Jessica Crance; two sisters Susan Kessler of Pennsylvania, Elizabeth (David) DeLap of Phelps; two brothers Frank (Yvonne) Kessler of Churchville and Raymond Kessler of Gananda; several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1984 and brother Robert Kessler,
Remembrance may be made to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
Fischer, Adele I.
PALMYRA/ Formerly of Varysburg, N.Y. — Died on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 at the age of 99.
Family and friends are invited to call from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc. at 123 W. Main St. in Palmyra. A brief service will follow at 6 p.m. followed by a reception at the Palmyra Fire Hall on East Main Street. Graveside committal prayers will be offered at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14 in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Varysburg.
Adele was born on Aug. 17, 1912 in Buffalo, to Peter and Helen Czaja Missall. Adele and Lee E. Fischer were married on Sept. 5, 1934 in Buffalo. She was a former member of St. Josephs Church in Varysburg.
Mrs. Fischer was predeceased by her husband Lee and granddaughter Theresa Kelkenberg. She is survived by her sons Peter (Carole) and James Fischer; daughter Carol (Calvin) Gardner; grandchildren Sherri (Mike) Becker, Lori (Rick) Nunz, James Fischer, Michelle (Kevin) Steinruck, Henry (Nick) Fischer, Susan (Matt) Secore, Thomas Eckert and James (Jeanette) Eckert; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Please consider memorials to the Humane Society, HSUS HACEE111202003, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.
Online condolences and guest book at www.rlyostfuneralhome.com.
Hunt, Dorothy (Howard)
NEWARK — Died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 DeMay Living Center at age 93.
All services will be private. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, New York 14450.
Mrs. Hunt was born on July 16, 1918, in Rochester, the daughter of the late William and Lillian Light Howard. She graduated from East High School in 1936 and attended the Rochester Business Institute. Dorothy had worked in various offices before becoming an account supervisor for the Ontario County Department of Social Services, retiring in 1981. She had lived in Naples and then moved to the Newark area eight years ago. Dorothy loved animals, especially dogs and had given many strays a home over the years.
She is survived by her son Thomas Hunt of Walworth.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by a sister Betty Waterbury.
Remembrance may be made to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Marr, Madelyn "Maida"
CLYDE — Passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 peacefully surrounded by loved ones following a long battle with emphysema at age 75.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St. Clyde. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church. Burial follows in St. John’s Cemetery in Clyde.
In memory of Maida, please consider making a donation to Life Time Care, Hospice of Wayne & Seneca Counties, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, NY 14513.
Maida was born in Lyons, NY on Nov. 4, 1936, the daughter of Morfeo and Lena DeRenzo Pierleoni. She attended Clyde High School and was a life-long resident of Clyde. On Jan. 12, 1957 she married the love of her life Charles (Chubby) Marr. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and most of all cooking. Her fondest memories were spending time on the boat fishing with Chubby and being with family and friends. Maida worked at the P&C Corp. in Clyde for eight years.
She will be remembered by her three children Alan (Monica), Charles (Chuck) of Perth Amboy, N.J. and Sue, three grandchildren Robert and Cory Marr and Joseph Heflin, her brother Ralph Pierleoni of California and several nieces and nephews. Maida was predeceased by her husband of 27 years Chubby, brother Joseph Pierleoni and her parents.
For online condolences and more information, please visit www.barisfuneralhome.com.
Steve, Jennie V.
CLYDE — Mrs. Jennie V. Steve, 90, formerly of 178 Caroline St., died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011) at the Wayne County Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Family and friends called on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St., Clyde. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
on Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church with the Rev. Augustine Chumo officiating. Burial followed in St. John's Cemetery, Clyde.
Memorial contributions to St. John's Church Memorial Fund, 114 Sodus Street, Clyde, NY 14433 or to the Wayne County Nursing Home, Patient Activities Fund,
1529 Nye Rd. Lyons, NY 14489 would be appreciated.
Mrs. Steve was born on July 7, 1921, the daughter of the late James and Nellie Dapolito Varalli. On June 1, 1946 she married the late Thomas A. Steve who pre-deceased her on April 21, 2005. Jennie was a resident of Clyde for over 62 years, and a member of St. John's Church. She was also a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America Gleason Court. Jennie enjoyed camping, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother, grand mother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her son Michael (Brenda) Steve of Clyde; her daughters Beverly (James) Verbridge of Newark and JoAnne (Barry) Glena of Clyde; her four grandsons Bret (Amy) Steve of Newark, Brad (Deanna) Steve of Newark,
Scott (Patty) Verbridge of Newark and Matthew Verbridge of Lyons; seven great-grandchildren Sydni, Averi, and Morgan Verbridge and Carter, Preston, Brayden and Blake Steve; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Steve formerly of Clyde and many nieces and nephews.
For online condolences and more information, please visit: www.barisfuneralhome.com.
Talbo, Thomas J.
MARION/NEWARK — Thomas J. Talbo, 61, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
Friends called from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home at 127 E. Miller St. in Newark. The Rev. Felix Dalimpuo celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 at St. Michael Church on South Main Street in Newark . Burial in Newark Cemetery.
Memorials, in his memory, may be made Wayne County Red Cross, 400 South Main St., Newark, NY 14513 or the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489.
Mr. Talbo was born on Oct. 6, 1950 in Lyons, the son of the late John R. and Eloise Bailey Talbo. A 1968 graduate of Newark High School, he then went on to earn a degree in aviation engineering from Western Michigan University in 1973. Tom was a quality control technician for over 33 years at Kodak, retiring in 2005. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church in Newark. Tom was a "Jack of all trades" kind of guy who built his own home. He also was active in supporting clean energy. A friendly and witty person, he was loved by all who knew him.
Tom is survived by his wife of 33 years Mary (nee Cuffney); his siblings Jack (Lynn) of Fairville, Carol (Kenneth) Wise of Palmyra and Russell (Jan) of Lyons; several nieces and nephews.
Remembrance may be made to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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VanDyke, Helen Louise
LYONS — Died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital at the age of 66.
No services are planned.
Helen was born in Conquest, N.Y. on Jan. 9, 1945 the daughter of Walter and Florence Dickerson Sayre. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
Survived by her children, Walter J. and Robert Paul LaCroix, Bonnie Lee Ripley, Joyce Linda Barr, George Daniel Towne, Cheryl Ann Cobberson, George Ann Harkins, Shelia Marie VanDyke; fiancé Lee Martin; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews sisters and brothers; predeceased by husband Melvin George VanDyke.
Arrangements by Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral home, Lyons.
Bilotta, Patrick J.
NEWARK — Died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 at Rochester General Hospital at age 77.
Friends called from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home at 127 E. Miller St. in Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at St. John’s of Rochester, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport, New York 14450 with Father Peter Clifford officiating. Entombment in White Haven Cemetery.
Memorials, in his memory, may be Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, New York 14621.
Mr. Bilotta was born on June 16, 1934 in Newark, the son of the late James V. and Louise Mastracci Bilotta. He was a 1952 graduate of Newark High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and a masters degree in business from New York University. Pat served from 1957 to 1959 in the Army spending much of the time in Germany. For several years, he worked as an accountant and stock broker in New York City. He returned home in 1970 to work with his father and brother in the family business, Bilotta Music and Distributing Corp. He was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church in Newark.
Pat is survived by his brother James D.(Vicki), a niece Lisa (Jeb) Tyler and nephew James S. Bilotta and two great nieces, all of Fairport.
Remembrance may be made to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
Engert, Frances
NEWARK — Fran Engert, 83, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at the DeMay Living Center at age 83.
Friends called Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Paul L. Murphy Funeral Home at 127 East Miller St. in Newark where funeral services followed at 11 a.m. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Phelps.
In lieu of flowers memorials contributions, may be to the Newark Elks Lodge No. 1249, 223 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513..
Mrs. Engert was born on Dec. 5, 1927 in Attica, the daughter of the late William and Edith Diemer Koester. She graduated in 1946 from high school in Walworth. Fran was a longtime employee of the Wayne Drug Store in Newark where she enjoyed assisting customers. A member of the Newark Elks Club, Fran had been active for years volunteering at dinners and banquets.
She is survived by her children Susan (Earl) Lincoln of Clifton Springs, Floyd “Bob” (Brenda) of Walworth and John (Molly) of Farmington; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister Wilda (John) Davis of Warsaw, New York. Fran is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Floyd; two brothers, Gordon and Willard Koester.
Remembrance may be made to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Farron, Vernon B.
PALMYRA — Died on Nov. 27, 2011 at age 87.
Predeceased by his wife Dora. Survived by his children, Sharon (Albert) Greene, Alfred Farron, Theresa (Daniel) Hartzell; five grandchildren, Mark, Shawn, Christina Greene, Brandon, Justin Farron (Ashley Shutter); three great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends called Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home at 123 E. Jackson St. in Palmyra, where his Funeral Service was held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 followed by his Committal at St. Anne’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lollypop Farm in his memory.
Maurice "Maurie" C. Ford
CLYDE — Died Friday, Dec., 2, 2011 at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family at age 88.
Family and friends called on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 4-7 p.m. at the Baris Funeral Home at 87 W. Genesee St. in Clyde. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Christ Community Church, with the Rev. Dana Rattray officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde. Memorial contributions to the Clyde Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 245, Clyde, NY 14433 or to Clyde Youth Sports in care of Clyde-Savannah Youth Basketball Organization, PO Box 103, Clyde, NY 14433 would be appreciated.
Mr. Ford was born in Wolcott on Nov. 12, 1923, the son of Aaron E. and Marion Sherman Ford. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy from January
1944 through April 1946. Maurie was a member of the Clyde VFW Post No. 947 and of the American Legion in Savannah. On Sept. 20, 1947 he married the
former Sarah "Sally" Spencer. Maurie worked many years as a salesman for the Barker Chemical Co. of Hagerstown, Md. Maurice and Sally had lived in Savannah prior to moving to Clyde in 1983. He was a member of the Christ Community Church in Clyde.
Surviving are his wife of over 64 years Sarah "Sally" Ford of Clyde; his 5 children Nancy (Terry) Colvin of Savannah, Lynn (Anthony) Carnevale of Clyde, Dana
(Laura) Ford of Lyons, Kim Brabant of Clyde, and Cindy (David) Simkulet of Murphy, Texas; 16 grandchildren Ryan (Joanna) Colvin, Deanna (Brad) Steve, Jason (Donna) Carnevale, Derrick (Stephanie) Carnevale, Meghan (Craig) Johnson, Brett (Megan) Carnevale, Danae (Michael) Donegan, Zachary Ford, Benjamin Ford, Lance (Janelle) Brabant, Stephanie (AJ) VanCuren, Danielle Brabant, Sarah, Brock, Joshua (Anna), and Rachel Simkulet; 13 great-grandchildren Carter and Preston
Steve, Alexandra, Nicholas, Kolby, Dru, Jenna, Kooper, Taylor and Jayden Carnevale, Reagan and Lincoln Donegan and Mason Brabant; several neices and nephews. Besides his parents, Maurie was predeceased by his brother Richard Ford and his sisters Ruth O’Bryan and Carol Grooms.
For online condolences and more information, please visit www.barisfuneralhome.com.
Perkins, Betty D. (Oswaldt)
LYONS — Died Saturday (December 3, 2011) at age 73.
No prior calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at Rose Cemetery with Rev. Dana Rattray.
Memorials to Shepherd Home Hospice, 1959 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield, 14526.
Betty was born in Lyons April 30, 1938, daughter of Leo and Carrie Bullock Oswaldt. She had worked at G.E. in Clyde and was an inspector at Parker Hannifin in Lyons.
Survived by three daughters, Dionne (Calvin) Hamm of Clyde, Sherry (Raymond) Stubbings of Macedon, Pam (Ron) Hemler of Hanover, Penn.; two sons, Tim (Michelle) Perkins of Lyons, Craig (Marlene) Perkins of North Rose. Several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; two sisters; Regina Aurand and Shirley Boyer of Lyons.
Predeceased by her husband, Richard H. Sr., and son Richard Jr., and sister Rayetta.
Arrangements by Pusateri-Canolesio Funeral Home, 68 Sodus St., Clyde; visit www.pusaterifunerals.com.
Perry, Richard "Dick"
VICTOR — Formerly of Marcellus, died on Nov. 25, 2011 at age 72 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife Darlene; daughters; Kate (Mike) Palmieri, Amy (Kevin) Gelabert; grandchildren Connor, Kylie; siblings, Janet Khoury, Jack (Barb) Perry; nieces and nephews.
After serving in the Army, he taught industrial arts at Marcellus Central School District for over 30 years. He enjoyed his family, their pets and woodworking projects. His funeral service will be held at his family's convenience. Donations may be made in his memory to Marcellus American Legion Ralph Share Post No. 297 @ 13 East Main Street Marcellus, NY 13108 OR, Livingston Co. Humane Society @ P.O. Box 233 Avon, NY 14414.
Ridgway, Kenneth M.
ONTARIO: Died on Nov. 27, 2011 at age 83.
Predeceased by his wife Patricia, son John. Survived by his daughter Kass (Tom) Petty; grandsons, Shawn, Patrick, Nick, Jake; great grandsons, Carter, Liam; sister Evelyn Sicard; nieces & nephews. Friends called from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Murphy Funeral Home at 1961 Ridge Road in Ontario. His Funeral Service was held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Furnaceville Cemetery, Ontario.