Rev. Lester J. Wilcox
SONYEA — The Rev. Lester J. Wilcox, 87, of Alamogordo, N.M., formerly of Sonyea, died April 5, 2013.

Donna L. Frate
MOUNT MORRIS — Donna L. Frate died April 6, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Patricia Richardson
LIMA — Patricia Richardson died April 6, 2013. Arrangements, Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Honeoye Falls.

Howard C. Stillings RN
AVON — Howard C. Stillings RN, 59, died April 8, 2013. Arrangements, Stephenson – Dougherty Funeral Home, Avon.

Jeanette H. (Glady) Randall
DANSVILLE — Jeanette H. (Glady) Randall died April 9, 2013. Arrangements, James R. Gray Funeral Home.

Paul E. Brown Sr.
LIVONIA — Paul E. Brown Sr., 96, died April 8, 2013. Arrangements, Stephenson – Dougherty Funeral Home, Avon.

James A. Pritchard
MOUNT MORRIS — James A. Pritchard, 56, died April 10, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Sally (Mack) Tremayne
AVON — Sally (Mack) Tremayne, 97, died April 10, 2013. Arrangements, Miller Funeral Home, Rochester.

Bernard L. “Whitey” Richardson
LIMA — Bernard L. “Whitey” Richardson, 86, died April 11, 2013. Arrangements, Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Honeoye Falls.

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RETSOF — Clara M. Farruggia died April 23, 2013 at age 87 years.

Clara was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Farruggia; parents, Joseph and Rosalie Restivo; granddaughter, Toni Ann; her brothers, Steve, Joseph, Tony Restivo; sisters, Mary Gumina, Josephine Lacaia, Carrie Gumina, Libby Finocchario, Rose Cottone, Mamie Termini, and Jenny Ruta.

She is survived by her sons, David (Geri) of Retsof, N.Y., Vincent (Karen) of Jupiter, Fla., Ronald (LuAnn) of Gates, and Mark (Maggie Boyle) of Retsof; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Ciufo; brother-in-law, Al (Joanne) Farruggia; sisters-in-law, Lois Farruggia and Annie Farruggia; one aunt, Mary Grossi; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends may call Thursday, April 25 from 3-8 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Routes 15 and 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be held Friday 10:30 a.m., at St. Lucy’s Church in Retsof. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorial contributions to Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

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LIVONIA — Richard M. Shepard, age 57, died April 22, 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen (Backus) Shepard; sons, Justin Shepard of Canandaigua, and Westen Shepard of Livonia; step sons, Brandyn Walton, and Phillip Kyle, Jr. of Livonia; sisters, Mary Jo (Tom) Helles of Conesus, and Marcia Shepard of Livonia; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call Friday, April 26 from 1-3 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia. Services will follow visitation at 3 p.m. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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ROCHESTER — M. Julietta Wolf-Foster died at home, surrounded by family, on April 16, 2013 at age 64.

She was predeceased by her first husband, John D. Wolf, a sister, Jane Wolf, her mother, Barbara Buckley Wolf, and father, Right Reverend Frederick Barton Wolf.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Foster, daughters, Emily J. Wolf (Kevin Mialky) and Catherine D. Wolf (John Doench), grandchildren, Samara and Ivan Wolf-Mialky and Charlotte Doench.

Following private interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, friends may call on Saturday, April 27th, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Wolf-Foster home to celebrate Julietta’s life and spirit.

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NUNDA — Ellen I. Thompson, age 80, died April 21, 2013 after a long illness.
A lifelong resident of Nunda, she was born June 11, 1932 the daughter of Edward and Minnie (Crane) Scott.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert (Dick) and infant son, Robert J.; also sisters, Mae, Daphene and Thelma.

She is survived by her children, Alan (Mitzi) Thompson, Kathy (Unnie Blair) Thompson, Darlene Essler, Doris Thompson, Barb (Eddie) Ellis and Brenda (Jerry) Stevens; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, several brothers and sisters-in-law.

Friends may call Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the Mann Funeral Home Inc., 11 State St., Nunda. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Greg Smith officiating. Burial Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vincent House of Wayland or the Nunda Ambulance.

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Christine L. Sleggs
OSSIAN/DANSVILLE — Christine L. Sleggs, 62, died April 13, 2013. Arrangements, Mann Funeral Home, Nunda.

Nancy J. (Neth) Ross
AVON — Nancy J. (Neth) Ross, 65, died April 14, 2013. Arrangements, Stephenson – Dougherty Funeral Home, Avon.

Ronald L. Kiley
MOUNT MORRIS — Ronald L. Kiley died April 15, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Daniel John Parsons
LIMA — Daniel John Parsons, 68, died April 15, 2013. Arrangements, O’Connell – Dougherty Funeral Home, Lima.

John “Jay” Miller
MOUNT MORRIS — John “Jay” Miller, 70, died March 16, 2013.

Movureen A. Schmidt
LAKEVILLE — Movureen A. Schmidt died April 17, 2013. Arrangements, Stephenson – Dougherty Funeral Home, Avon.

Annette L. Hewitt
CALEDONIA — Annette L. Hewitt, 83, died April 20, 2013. Arrangements, New Comer Funeral Home, Rochester.

Edwin H. Teachout
DANSVILLE/WAYLAND — Edwin H. Teachout, 95, died April 21, 2013. Arrangements, St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, Wayland.

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GENESEO — Ethel Florence Rost, 95, of Geneseo, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of her home on March 29, 2013.

She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Rost in 1970.

Ethel is survived by her daughters, Linda Rost of Geneseo, Deborah (Tim) O’Mara of Geneseo, Karen (Granger) Zakerwski of Tucson; grandchildren, Kristin (Jeff) Johnston of Geneseo, Michael O’Mara of Rochester, Brooke (Dan) Kingston of Phoenix, Megan (Daniel) Borg of Seattle; great grandchildren, Caleb and Caroline Johnston; brother, Donald (Mary) Hebeler of  Orchard Park; sister, Ruth Skelly of Williamsville; and many nieces and nephews.

No prior calling hours. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Avon Rd. in Geneseo. A celebration of Ethel’s life will follow the Memorial Mass in St. Mary’s Parish Center. Private interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Geneseo.

Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Memorial Fund, 13 North St., Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Livingston County Hospice Fund, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mount Morris, NY 14510. To share a memory please visit: Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com

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GENESEO — Lee Ellen Fry, 55, of Huston Rd. in Geneseo, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Robin; son, Jacob (Cheryl) Fry of Batavia; daughter, Laura (Michael Quenell) Fry of Geneseo; grandchildren, Destiny and Michael Fry; father, Robert (Leona) Cooley of Corfu; brother, Jack (Mary) Cooley of Oklahoma City, Okla.; sisters, Jill Fry-O’Hare of Perry, Amy (Angelo) Callaro of Mount Morris; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was born December 22, 1957 in Rochester, N.Y. the daughter of Robert and Gertrude Munson Cooley.

Visitation was held at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. where Funeral Services were held Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Nancy Lowmaster officiating. Burial, Hillside Cemetery in East Pembroke, N.Y.

Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Hospice Fund, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mount Morris, NY 14510 or the American Cancer Society, 1120 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620. To share a memory please visit: Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.

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DANSVILLE — Kenneth O. Johnston, 71 years, of Groveland Station Road, in Dansville, N.Y. died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Vincent House in Wayland.
He was born in Warsaw, N.Y., June 14, 1941 the son of Otis and Ruth Lindsay Johnston.

Ken is survived by his wife, Joeen Johnston; his sons, Kevin (Rebecca) Johnston of Liverpool, N.Y., and Jeffrey (Kristin) Johnston of Geneseo; his aunt, Helen Johnston of Livonia; four grandchildren, Lauren, Ashley, Caleb, and Caroline; his brother, Martin (Sharon) Johnston of Conesus; his sisters, Patricia Collister of Mount Morris, Collette McTarnaghan of Mount Morris, Valva (Robert) Bradshaw of Nunda, June (William) Mills of Dansville; special nephews, Mark Johnston of North Carolina and Brian Hiler of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, Ivan and Robert Johnston; also his sister, Sheila Hiler.

Friends are invited to calling hours at the family residence on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 2 – 5 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 5 p.m., with the Rev. David Hotchkiss officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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MOUNT MORRIS — Anne L. Leyerle passed away peacefully on April 24, 2013 at age 88.

She had been a resident at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mount Morris, N.Y. for the past two years and eight months.

Anne’s surviving relatives include her husband of 61 years, William D.; a niece Anne Morrell of Chula Vista, California: and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Proffer of St. Louis, a brother Howard K. Proffer of San Diego and a sister Carol H. Barham of St. Louis

There will be no immediate memorial service for her, but one is anticipated in the near future. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris. Sign the online registry at
www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com.

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GENESEO — Marie J. (Sheridan) DeCosta died April 25, 2013 at age 84 years. Formerly of New Jersey and a resident of St. John’s Home for the past five years.
Predeceased by her husbands, Richard J. Sheridan in 1982 and Anthony T. DeCosta in 2006.

She is survived by her children, Richard (Sally) Sheridan of New Bern, N.C., Rose (Greg) Hanafin of Livonia, Anthony (Susan) DeCosta and Sal (Mary) DeCosta all of New Jersey; grandchildren, Ryan, Scott, and Timothy Sheridan, Elizabeth (Chad) Kukla, Joseph, James, and Paul Hanafin, Jennifer and Chris (Sarah) DeCosta, David and Brian Kirpan; great grandchildren, CJ and Sophia; sister-in-law, Margie Lester of Florida; niece, Kathy Whitney and nephew, Eddie Whitney.

Friends called on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Route 15 and 20A, Livonia, N.Y. 14487. Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Route 20A, Livonia. Fr. Larry Gross will be the celebrant. Burial and a graveside service were held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River, N.J.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s Home, Garden Club, 150 Highland Ave., Rochester, NY 14620. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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COHOCTON — Joseph “Joe” Delio died April 25, 2013 at age 89 years.
He was born on March 6, 1924.

He is survived by his wife, Freida M. Delio; children, Lorraine (Richard) Weber of Cohocton, Mickie (Tom) Platten of Livonia, Stephen Delio of Corning, Mary Louise (Raymond) Bisig of Rochester, Joseph P. (Judy) Delio of North Carolina, Christopher (Laura) Delio of Florida, David Hopkins, Barbara (Gurden) Barnett, Robert (Laura) Hopkins, Steven Hopkins, Donald (Linda) Hopkins, and Sharon (Steve Coniglio) Hopkins; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, and friends.

Friends may call on Friday, May, 3, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Route 15 and 20A, Livonia. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Road, Route 20A, Geneseo, NY 14454. Burial services to be held at a later date at Bath National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church or the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mount Morris, NY 14510.

To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

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GENESEO — Marjorie Brook Harding passed away peacefully with family members and close friends at her side, Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Born in Princeton, N.J., in 1924, daughter of Harold and Lillian Mae (Van Pelt) Brook. Predeceased by her loving husband, Walter R. Harding, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at SUNY Geneseo and an internationally known Thoreau scholar.
Marjorie is survived by her loving children, David (Ruth) Harding of Albany, N.Y.; Allen (Kay Gainer) Harding of New York, N.Y.; Larry (Roo Lester) Harding of Woodridge, Ill.; and Sue (Bruce) Rawleigh of Rush, N.Y.; grandchildren, Carl, Jennifer, April, Sue Ann, Jon, Terri, and Courtney; and many great-grandchildren.

No prior calling hours. A celebration of Marjorie’s life was held at Central Presbyterian Church of Geneseo, 31 Center Street, Geneseo, N.Y., on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 10 a.m. A reception followed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Marjorie’s name to the following organization: The Geneseo Foundation, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY  14454, for the Thoreau-Harding Project.

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Robert A. Wilcox
CALEDONIA — Robert A. Wilcox, 80, died April 24, 2013.

Patsie Ann Parker
CALEDONIA — Patsie Ann Parker, 101, died April 25, 2013. Arrangements, Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

Louis W. VanDurme
DANSVILLE — Louis W. VanDurme, 88, died April 26, 2013. Arrangements, Hindle Funeral Home, Dansville.

Marilyn D. Heers
LIMA/NORTH HORNELL — Marilyn D. Heers died April 26, 2013. Arrangements, Bishop and Johnson Funeral Home, Hornell.

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AVON/BRAZIL — Trevor M. Regan died April 11, 2013 at age 45.

He is survived by his children Dakota Regan of Brazil, Nekane Regan of Arizona; parents, Dennis and Marilyn Regan of Avon; sister, Tawna (Thaine) Fischer of Utah; brothers, Tracy Regan of Washington, Trent Regan of Minnesota, Troy Regan of Arizona, Travis Regan of East Rochester; and many close friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Todd Regan in 2004.

Family and friends are invited to call Thursday 4 – 7 p.m. at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 350 Genesee Street, Avon where his Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Interment East Avon Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Trevor Merle Regan Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of Castile, 263 East Main Street, Avon, NY 14414.

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SANFORD, N.C./AVON, N.Y. — Robert L. Downing, 87, longtime resident of Sanford, N.C., passed away April 20, 2012, at Hillside Nursing Center in Wake Forest, N.C.
Bob was born and raised in Avon, N.Y.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Downing who passed away in January of 2013. He is survived by his two children, Anne and Peter Maynard of Boyce, Va. and Robert and Darlene Downing of Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Kimberly and Casey Maynard, Brittany and Alexandra Downing. Sister Jean Downing Batzing survives in Avon, N.Y.

A Memorial Service was held May 7 in Sandord for the Family.
Remembrances may be made to the Charity of your Choice.

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Mary Claire Wilt (née Soranno) died peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2013, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Elaine Maria Schwartz MD and Dr. Jan Arthur Schwartz MD, in Danville, Pennsylvania. Mary was 96?, the last survivor of Vincenzia (née Panico) and Francesco Soranno’s six children: Anne, Rose, Pauline, Rocco and Angelo (“Pete”).

Mary’s father remarried after the death of Vincenzia in 1925, and had two more children by his second wife, Angelica, Francis Fornaro (deceased) and Genevieve (“Jennie”) Munson.

Mary was born on January 6, 1917, in Morristown, NJ. Her parents had immigrated from Montescalioso, Italy, sailing on the Ancona from Napoli in March of 1913.
Mary was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Chester.

Mary is survived by her three children, Guglielmo (AB, MS, JD), John (AB, Transoceanic Multi-Engine, Heavy), and Dr. Elaine Maria Schwartz, MD (pediatric surgeon, ret.) (Dr. Jan Arthur Schwartz MD (Anæsthesiology); 11 grandchildren: Bill’s children Sam (BA, MS) (Guy duT. Sliker, BA), Max C.F. Wilt (AB, August ’13), Hannah and Zoë; John’s son Billy (BS, June, ’14) and sisters Mollie and Alison; Elaine and Jan’s children Eben (MD) (Kate (BA)), Isaac (MD) (Elyse Michelle Leevan, June 9, 2013), Mollie (BS, MS), and David (MME, Lt.) (Joni, BA); great-grandsons Paul and Henry (Sam’s sons); and Eben’s daughter and son, Margot and Asa.

Services are private, but donations in lieu of flowers (or in lieu of political donations to pols who don’t support women’s rights) may be made to Mary’s eponymous scholarship fund at:
Empire State College Foundation
Alumni House
28 Union Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-4390
www.esc.edu
and described by SUNY as:
The Mary C. Wilt ’87 Scholarship

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AVON — Froso Palaistis died April 28, 2013 at age 86 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Palaistis and granddaughter, Alexis Spaker.

She is survived by daughter, Sevaste Spaker of Avon;  grandson, William (Sarah) Spaker of Fairport, and great grandchildren, Karma and Azale; nieces and nephews.

No funeral services will be held. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454.  Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye.  To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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LAKEVILLE — Starr R. Peck died  May 2, 2013 at age 57.

Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Shelly Peck. Also survived by his children, Amanda (Terry) Killinger, Menzo (Christine) Peck and Nicholas Peck; sisters, Arminta Cooper and Lillian Gorham; brothers, C. Menzo Peck and Marvin Peck;  ten lovely grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Family and friends called Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Route 15 and 20A, Livonia. Private funeral and burial were held Tuesday, May 7 for family.  In lieu of flowers and in Starr’s memory please consider the Loyal Order of the Moose, “Cradle Fund”, 6 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437.  To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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LIVONIA — Tom “Bucky” Buchanan, a devoted father, brother and friend to all, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at his home in Livonia at the age of 61.

Tom will be greatly missed by his loving son, Shawn Buchanan; brothers and sisters, James (Susan) Buchanan, Kathleen (David) Horne, Robert (Kathy) Buchanan, Margaret (Greg) Spillers, William (Louis DiNolfi) Buchanan, Andrea  Chichester, Christopher (Sandee) Buchanan, Michael (Gary Shelto) Buchanan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Hugh in 1993 and mother Katherine in 2001.

Tom was born on December 2nd, 1951 in Warsaw, N.Y. to Katherine and Hugh Buchanan.

Family and friends were greeted at calling hours on Wednesday, May 8th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Route 15 and 20A, Livonia. Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 9th at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Tom’s life will follow the service at the Conesus Lake Sportsman’s Club.   Memorial contributions may be made to the Conesus Lake Sportsman’s Club Scholarship Fund, 5883 Stone Hill Road, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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