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AND CHRONICLE DemocratandChronicle.com SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 5B Share Your Condolences Sign a guest book, or share memories online at www. e.com/legacy Obituaries In Memoriams continued from page 4 Lewis, Betsy Behre Eastham, MA: Betsy Behre Lewis of Orleans, Mass and Hamden, Conn passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 07. 2011. Predeceased by her daughter, Kathy, she is survived by her husband Kenneth; her children, Jerry (Carol) Carl B. (Mary Kay) Barbara (Richard) Berntsen and Elissa (Norman) Walsh, ten grandchilnine great grandchildren.

Arenali intimate family memorial Celebration of Life will be held Memorial Day Weekend at Yarmouth Friends Meeting, Cape Cod, Ma. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod The Islands 712 Main St Street Hyannis, Ma 02601. McDeavitt, Helen R. Victor: April 14, 2011, at age 98. She was predeceased by her husbands, Playford "Pat" Bittinger and Clair H.

McDeavitt; son, Robert McDeavitt; grandson, Robert J. "Robbie" McDeavitt. Helen is survived by her daughters, Roberta "Bobbie" (Kenneth) Wilson and Beverly Lynn (John Morgan); grandchildren, Kenneth (JoAnne), Ron, Shawn, Bryan, Keith, Mary, Ellen, and Andrea; 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Gifts in her memory may be directed to House of John, 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432.

www.Luceyvanvoorhisfuneralhome.com Messmer, Louis E. Jr. Holley: A gentle soul loved by many, departed this world on April 14, 2011. Predeceased by parents and brother. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Eileen.

Children Scott (Kim) Messmer; and Lisa Messmer. Grandchildren David Nacco, Christopher Messmer, Brittani Messmer. Siblings Joan Burgio, Richard (Barbara) Messmer, Charles (Carol) Messmer. Sisterin-law Patty Light. Nieces, nephews and many good friends.

Best friend Nick. A celebration of Lou's life will be held at Fowler Funeral Home Inc. 340 West Ave, Brockport on April 20, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. Per Lou's wishes, interment will be private. No flowers please.

Please visit www.fowlerfuneralhomeinc.com to light a candle in Lou's memory. Mills, Kittie Ann Rush: April 10, 2011. Predeceased by father Bruce, and brother Larry. Survived by mother Janet, sisters Sandy (Jerry) Tallo and Kelly Walsh Lackey; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held May 6.

7:00 pm, at Covenant Life Church (70 Bailey Henrietta). Donations may be made to The ARC of Monroe. Milton, Geraldine C. Greece, NY: On April 13, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, William.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Dan) Murphy; 3 sons, 'Edward (Doris), Ronald (Barbara Jo), David (Loraine); 2 brothers, Howard (Lynn) Morehouse, Ronald (Rita) Morehouse; sister, Bernice Morehouse and companion, Jo Newkirk; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; several nieces nephews. Friends may attend her Memorial Mass on Monday 11:30 AM at St. Ann's Chapel (Portland Private Interment Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to a charity of your choice. ARNDT FUNERAL HOME Miner, Willis W.

"Bill" Wolcott-Rochester: Passed away April 10, 2011 at the age of 94. He is survived by his life partner and best friend, Raymond C. Purlee. Willis always preferred to be called Bill was a World War Veteran, and also a baker for many years with his own bakery known as Thurston Bakery for over thirty years and then went to work for Wegmans on Brooks Avenue Bakery until he retired in 1986. He was an active volunteer for the soup kitchen at Saint Peter and Paul Church on East Main Street for twenty years.

Bill enjoyed his retirement at his home on the lake where he passed away peacefully with his loved ones. All Services were private his resting place is in Sodus Rural Cemetery. Arr: by Young Funeral Mooney, James I. Jr. Scottsdale, AZ: Passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2011.

Jim was born on June 24, 1938 in Rochester, N.Y. to Dr. James I. and Genevieve Mooney. He now joins them and his wife Kathy in Heaven.

He was a great husband, father, grandfather (Poppy) and friend. Jim loved life and he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his three children, Laura Senger (Jimmy), Jim Mooney (Christy), Kelli Moore (John), his six grandchildren (Matthew, Sean, Katie, Reagan, Tommy and Brynn), and his siblings, Rie Rague, Joyce Considine (John) Thomas Mooney (Norma) and John Mooney (Katie). Jim enjoyed running and hiking. He ran 11 marathons and hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day.

He was an avid reader, loved debating politics, and he enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events. He graduated from Aquinas Institute and Lemoyne College. Jim lived in Rochester, New York until 1979, when he moved his family to Scottsdale, Arizona. Jim was loved by many and will be deeply missed. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, April 18th, at St.

Thomas More Catholic Church in Rochester, N.Y. Oliver, Fred Kaiser Westford, MA: Died unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2001, at his home in Westford. He is survived by his wife, Terrin Swift; his parents, Gene Oliver and Nancy Warren-Oliver of Pittsford, NY and his mother, Carol Wasson of State College, PA; his brother, James (Dalia) Oliver of Webster, NY; his sister, Catherine of Rochester, NY; and a niece and nephews, Tacianna, Lucas and Levi Oliver. He is also survived by two stepbrothers, Jeffrey (Liz) Warren of Penn Yan, NY, Roger (Mary Montgomery) Warren of Clark, SD; a stepsister, Susan (Roland) Johnston of Webster, NY and the ten children of the stepsiblings. Fred grew up in the Rochester, NY area, graduating from PittsfordMendon High School in the class of 1975.

He received a B.S. in Computer Software Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he met Terrin, and was employed first by a computer company started by two colleagues at RPI, and then as a software engineer in a short succession of small companies and in recent years, Sun Microsystems and currently Nokia in Burlington, MA. Memorial servies will be held at the convenience of the family. Parker, Margaret Ames Port Charlotte, FL: Margaret Ames Parker, 89, died April 4, 2011 in Port Charlotte, FL. Predeceased by husband Merle and survived by 3 sons: Stephen (Carolyn) of Rochester NY, Philip (Kathy) of McKinney TX, and Richard (Linda) of South Deerfield MA, eight grandchildren, one great-grandson son, 1 niece and 7 nephews.

Margaret was predeceased by her 3 sisters: Sarah (Howard) Rymers, Isobel (Bertrand) Harding and Laura Ames. She was born March 11, 1922 in Malone NY, the daughter of Willard Hudson Ames and Frances Meigs Whipple. She graduated from Alfred University in 1943 and received her in Education from the University of Rochester in 1967. In 1943 she married Merle E. Parker and lived in Rochester NY.

She worked for the Rochester City School District as a pre-school teacher and Supervisor, and later for Monroe Developmental Center as a Staff Development Specialist. In 1977 they moved to Punta Gorda Isles FL. There she was a founding member of STAR (Special Training and Rehabilitation) -a program serving disabled adults and children. A memorial service was held at Pt. Charlotte FL.

Internment will be in Morningside Cemetery in Malone NY in July 2011. Memorial gifts may be made to LTPA (Lake Titus Protective Association) PO Box 213, Malone, NY 12953 or to Alfred University, 1 Saxton Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Payne, Douglas E. Fairport: April 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Catherine "Cappy" Payne; 2 daughters, Elizabeth "Buffy" (Rick) Edenkrans and Mary "Kerri" (Todd) Reasons; 5 grandchildren, Anneli Mattias Edenkrans, Katie, Kolby Kevin Reasons; 2 brothers, Richard (Lynn) of CA David (Patti) of FL; nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service at the Fairport United Methodist Church, 31 W. Church Fairport on Saturday, April 23rd, 2PM. Donations may be made to the Church. Arr. Richard H.

Keenan Funeral Homes. Piccariello, Falls Church, April 14th, Harry J. Skvarek, Effie VA: On Thursday, 2011, of Falls Church, "Evelyn" Virginia. Survived by wife, Ellen Piccariello; brother Anthony Piccariello; sister Kathleen Manno; sons Harry, Anthony, Thomas, Vincent and Martin; daughters-in-law Joan, Toni and Debbie; granddaughters Patie, Jennifer, Cari, Lisa and Marinela; grandsons Michael and Joseph; great-granddaughter Grace; honorary grandchildren (McGowans and Smiths), relatives and friends. Predeceased by sister Patricia Lewis and son Peter.

Services private. Donations in his memory may be made to Capital Caring (formerly Capital Hospice) Reid Robert L. Rochester: In loving memory of Robert L. Reid Sr. who passed on April 15, 2011 at the age of 79.

He is survived by his wife Charlie Mae Reid; 2 daughters, Sabina (Ezekiel) Reid-Tate and Robin (Ed) R. Smith; 1 son, Robert (Kristi) L. Reid 6 grandchildren, Crystal, Beau and Cody Moore, Briana Tate, Brooke and Bailey Smith; 7 great grandchildren; 2 brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation and services are private. Ref: Metropolitan Funeral Chapels 436-7730.

Reitano, Frank F. Irondequoit: April 15, 2011 age 92. Predeceased by beloved wife of 52 years, Antoinette and his two brothers and two sisters. Survived by his chidren, Lisa (Gary) Palmer, Stephen Reitano; grandchildren, Anthony, Gary Frank, Sean, Joey, Eddie, Michael and Eric; fourteen greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was a WWII veteran.

Calling MONDAY 4-8 at the Falvo Funeral Home, 1395 N. Goodman St. Funeral TUESDAY 9 am from the funeral home and 9:30 at Blessed Kateri at Christ the King Church. Interment White Haven. FalvoFuneralHome.com Rieck, Edith Ellen Fairport: April 9, 2011 at age 88.

Predeceased by her husband, Charles. Survived by her sister, Dorothy Sipple; sons, Charles (Lorraine) and Terry (Patricia); grandchildren, Torie (Michael) DeMasi, Charles (Angela) Rieck, Allison Rieck, Catherine Rieck, Drew (Kimberly) Marra; greatgrandchildren, Emily and Allison Marra. Edith was a 60 year member of The Fairport United Methodist Church, active in the Choir and served as Church Secretary for years. Memorial Service Thursday, April 21st, 4 PM at the Fairport United Methodist Church, 31 W. Church Fairport.

Donations may be made to the church. Arrangements R.H. Keenan Funeral Homes 223-4840 223-0094 Scott, Mary L. Rochester She is surived by her family and friends. Visitation Monday 5 PM-8 PM at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels 109 West Avenue.

Funeral service Tuesday 11AM at Jefferson Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church 309 Jefferson Avenue. Interment Falls Cemetery. Seidewand, Betty B. Irondequoit: Friday, April 15, 2011 at the age of 90. Pre-deceased by her husband Edward, great granddaughter, Sydney Seidewand and great grandson, Andrew Alliet.

Betty is survived by her children, Robert (Elizabeth) Seidewand, Barbara (Mark) Pruitt, James (Judy) Seidewand, Mary Jane (Lawrence) Rogers, Patricia (Joseph) Kuby and Thomas (Lori) Seidewand, 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a warm thank you to the staff and caregivers at the Jewish Home for their wonderful care. Betty's family will receive friends Monday at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family Tuesday 9:15 am at St. Rita's Church for her funeral mass.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the National Parkinson Foundation 1501 NW 9th Hope Miami, FI 33136. To light a candle in Betty's memory or to send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com. PAUL W. HARRIS Funeral Home Inc.

Greece: Monday, April 11, 2011 after a brief illness. Predeceased by her brothers sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Dr. Louis Cianciola; grandchildren, Dr. John Cianciola, Dr.

Julie Beach and Jennifer (Craig) Stanton; greatgrandchildren, Emily, Olivia Ethan Beach, Gabriella Sophia Stanton; nieces, nephews many beloved friends. No prior calling. On Saturday, MAY 7, all are invited to attend her Memorial Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 West Ridge Road, Greece. Interment, private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 3111 South Winton Road, NY 14623 in her memory. www.diponziofh.com Smith, Rosemary Cora Rochester: 84, died on Monday, April 11, 2011, of heart disease at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Her life was devoted to her family, her faith and her friends. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Ferdinand and Mary (Edda) Asbury and was born on December 3, 1926 in Buffalo, NY.

She graduated from Hamburg High School in 1944 and earned a certificate of Dental Hygiene from the University of Buffalo. On July 20, 1949, she married George (Bud) Smith and together they raised four sons. Mrs. Smith was devoted to her family and was always there for them in conversation, activities and in love. She became an enthusiastic spectator at their sporting events and later the Buffalo Bills and Rochester Red Wings games.

Mrs. Smith worked in various positions in Hamburg, NY before joining her husband in starting JetBlack Sealers, Inc. She treasured the opportunity to help her family both emotionally and economically. Mrs. Smith had a wonderful spiritual life as well as an active prayer life.

Church was important to her. She was an active member at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamburg, NY and The Church of the Epiphany, Gates, NY. She served on the Vestry, Altar Guild, Pastoral Search Committee several adult study groups. She was also a member of the Christian Women's Club of Rochester. She enjoyed many crafts and activities, especially sewing and knitting.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Debbie Smith of Penfield, NY, Larry Smith of Ellicottville, NY, Bill Smith of South Wales, NY, and Alan and Nancy Smith of Westfield, NJ. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Bill, Lori, Dawn, Christina, Jessie, Jennel, Katie and Reid, and four great-grandchildren, Brooke, Julie, Karagen, and Lyla. She is also survived by her brother Thomas Asbury of Hendersonville, NC. A memorial service will be held on May 21st at 11 am at The Church of the Epiphany. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Altar Guild of The Church of the Epiphany, 3285 Buffalo Gates, NY 14624.

Smith, Winifred Steinorth Fairport: April 10, 2011, age 93. Survived by her husband, John, her son, Jordan, and his wife, Mary-Alice, and her three grandsons, Liam, Nathaniel, and Evan, as well as her sister, Margaret. A graduate of the University of Michigan and a director of Christian education at the First Congregational Church, she lived a life of kindness, service, and gentle pleasure in the world around her. A memorial service will be held on April 29 at 3:00 pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 26 East Church Street, Fairport. To share a memory or photo of Winifred visit www.anthonychapels.com.

ZORNOW HEDGES MEMORIAL CHAPEL 2305 MONROE AVENUE, ROCHESTER. NY 586-3664 Explore our expanded obituary features on democratandchronicle.com/obituaries search Find the most up-to-date and complete obituary info in US connect Sign Guest Books, "Light a Candle" and receive grief support remember Send flowers and gifts, or create a memorial website Stringfellow, Glenn S. "Perce" Emporium, NY: Passed peacefully at the Sunset House Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at age 76 surrounded by loving family. Predeceased by parents, Glenn and Helen Stringfellow; step-mother, Ruthe Stringfellow; brothers, Chris and Stephen Stringfellow. He is survived by his former wife, Hettie Rae Kingsbury and spouse; daughter, Barbara J.

Korber; son, John G. Stringfellow; grandchildren, Jamison (Gina) Stringfellow, Katherine (George) Gould, John Anfuso; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Juliette, Cora, George; brother, David (Peggy) Stringfellow; sister, Sally Nardi; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Glenn was a retiree of Rochester Products and member of the American Legion Post A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Monday at New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Sunset House, 3746 St. Paul Rochester, NY 14617.

To share a memory please visit: www.NewcomerRochester.com Trahan, Jewell A. Rochester: Formerly of Lafayette, LA. April 15, 2011 at age 65. Predeceased by her parents, Woodley Irene Trahan; brother, Patrick; niece, Dawn Richard and nephew, Lex Trahan. Survived by her daughter, Donna (Aaron) PrejeanKalloch; grandchildren, Julia and Nathan; 4 brothers, 2 sisters, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 30th at 11 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to VNS Hospice, 2180 Empire Webster, NY 14580 Trox, Richard E. Irondequoit: Thursday, April 14, 2011. Predeceased by his son Joseph Andrew Trox, parents Richard Alma Flanigan Trox, fatherin-law mother-in-law Joseph S.

Stella J. Sewilo, brother-in-law Richard A. Lavelle. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Bernadette (Sewilo); son, Richard Joseph Trox; sisters, Suzanne Lavelle Beta (Thomas) Flynn; brother, Robert J. (Susan) Trox; brother-inlaw, Donald (Patricia) Sewilo; nieces, nephews, god children many cousins.

Special friends Charlie, Frank, Jerry Ron. "The Cowboy Gang-Committee Bayview YMCA-Monday, Wednesday, Friday Water Class. Pets, Bingo, Augie Good, Leo's Diamond Jet. Richard was an avid horseman and former Vice President Northeastern Appaloosa Association and Secretary Treasurer Mailer's Per Richard's request there will be no calling hours. Family and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Monday 11 AM at St.

Stanislaus Church. Entombment, Irondequoit Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Stanislaus Church Memorial Fund in his memory. Michael R.

Yackiw Funeral Home Tucker, Rose (Booker) Rochester: Passed away on April 13, 2011. She is the wife of Ernest Tucker; mother of Eric (Deborah) Tucker; sister of Samuel (Elizabeth) Booker. Calling hours, Tuesday, 10-11 AM with Funeral Service to follow at First Genesis Baptist Church, 292 Hudson Rev. Frederick Johnson, Pastor. Dixon Funeral Home, 446 Tyler, Keith D.

Livonia: Unexpectedly, April 11, 2011 at age 72 years. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Elinor Benson Tyler; son, Dean A. Tyler of Greece; brothers, Clifford Tyler of Newark, Arnold (Marian) Tyler of Newark, Alfred Tyler of Lyons, Vincent (Beatrice) Tyler of Newark; brothers-inlaw, David Benson of Fairport Peter (Sydney) Benson of Medina, Ohio; several nieces nephews. Predeceased by daughter, Kathleen Ann Tyler in 1966. In complying with Keith's wishes, all funeral arrangements with the Kevin W.

Dougherty Funeral Home, Livonia Honeoye will be private. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua. Memorial contributions to the American Red Cross, 6 Court St. Geneseo, NY 14454. www.redcrossnorth.

com. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com Warner, Gerald R. "Jerry" Rochester: Unexpectedly on at age 60. Survived by sonJason (Madoka), companion Loretta Buchin and sister Janet Kidd. Jerry's Memorial Services will be held April 30th at 2 PM at Calvary Chapel Southside 330 Monroe Honeoye Fallls and on May 21st 1pm at the Rush Creekside Inn Rush, NY.

Wemple, M. Elaine Webster: April 15, 2011, age 73. Predeceased by her son-inlaw, Ed Schlegel; brother-in-law, Norm Magin; nephew, John Magin. She leaves her beloved husband, James; 3 daughters, Sherry (Mike) Eckert, Karen (Eric) Carlson and Suzie (Mike) O'Brien; 8 grandchildren, Matt and Adam Schlegel, Jill Eckert, Shauna, Austin and Brent Carlson, Jeff and Katie O'Brien; 2 sisters, Judy (Dan) McGowan and Casey Magin; nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Kim Avery.

Friends may call 3-6 PM Sun. at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Webster. Mass of Christian Burial 9:15 AM Mon. at St.

Rita's Church, 1008 Maple Webster. Interment, West Webster Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Assoc. Wing, Neva N. West Chester, PA: Wife of the late Roswell B.

Wing and a longtime resident of Kensington, MD, died Saturday the 16th of April, 2011, at Sunrise at Westtown, PA. Born in 1927, in Brockport, NY, Neva grew up in Hamlin, NY, the daughter of Carl and Marion Newman. She received her Bachelor's degree from Keuka College in 1950 and also studied abroad in Brussels, Belgium. married Roswell Wing of Kendall, NY, in 1950." and after several stops, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, they settled in Kensington, MD. They adopted two children in the early 1960s and when Roz received an overseas assignment, they moved the family to Bangkok, Thailand, where they lived for 5 years.

After returning home to Kensington in 1970, Neva worked as the Executive Assistant to the President of the National 4-H Foundation from 1974 until 1990. She spent the next several years working with the SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association, as well as maintaining her active membership in both the Kensington and Bangkok Women's Clubs. Neva was a wonderful wife and mother who spent endless hours enjoying and loving her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook and entertain, enjoyed traveling, playing bridge with friends, and volunteering at Calvary Lutheran Church. She maintained a strong bond with family throughout her life and traveled often back to Hamlin to visit relatives and friends.

She is survived by her son, David Wing and his wife Tracy of West Chester, PA; daughter, Kathy Goetsch and her husband Todd of Germantown, MD, along with four grandchildren: Daniel Connor Wing, and Brittany Bryan Goetsch. She is also survived by her two brothers, Richard and Neil Newman and their loving families. A Memorial Service will be held April 20th at 12:00 noon at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1107 Lake Hamlin, NY, followed by a luncheon for family and friends. A private interment for family will be held earlier that day at Lakeside Cemetery.

Flowers may be sent or donations made to St. John's Lutheran Church in Hamlin, NY. Arrangements by the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Hilton, NY. Online condolences can be posted at www.burgerfuneralhome.com Obituaries Serving All Faiths continued on page 7.