MOUNT MORRIS — Donna J. Douglass, age 56 of 60 Main Street, Mount Morris, New York, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at her home.

She was born on October 2, 1956 in Rochester, N.Y. She married Robert J. Douglass on April 12, 1980.

She is survived by her son, Robert Douglass of Mount Morris; mother, Edna Kelly; three sisters, her twin brother; several nieces and nephews; and a very dear friend Jayden. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 2010.

Friends called Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 7 p.m. Interment Hunt Hollow Cemetery. Memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity. Sign the online registry at www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com.

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Daniel Joseph Paladino
CALEDONIA — Daniel Joseph Paladino, 60, died July 21, 2013.

Emmett M. Chapman III
LEICESTER — Emmett M. Chapman III, 58, died July 24, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Maureen H. Davis
HUNT — Maureen H. Davis, 40, died July 25, 2013. Arrangements, Mann Funeral Home, Nunda.

Lettie Jane (Ward) Powell
NUNDA — Lettie Jane (Ward) Powell, 92, died July 25, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Serge N. Siniapkin
MOUNT MORRIS — Serge N. Siniapkin, 84, died July 28, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Donald M. Wilson
GROVELAND — Donald M. Wilson, 83, died July 28, 2013. Arrangements, Chamberlin – Baird Funeral Home, Dansville.

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CUYLERVILLE — Ruth A. Kemp, 83, of Chestnut Street in Cuylerville, died Friday, August 2, 2013 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, N.Y.

She was predeceased by her husband Howard in 2009.

She is survived by two sons, Arthur (Colleen) Kemp of Piffard, Keith Kemp of Cuylerville; grandchildren, Katie Kemp of Leicester, Patrick (Jill) Kemp of York; great grandchildren, Lana Robles and Caleb Kemp; two sisters, Marjorie (Neil) Harris of Wadsworth, Esther “Mae” MacIntyre of York, several nieces and nephews.

Ruth was born May 14, 1930 in Avon, N.Y. the daughter of Arthur and Bertha Boyd Yates.

Visitation was held at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo on Monday, August 5, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. where Funeral Services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Mabel Treadwell officiating. Burial, Temple Hill Cemetery in Geneseo. Memorials may be made to the Cuylerville Ambulance Fund, PO Box 247, Leicester, NY 14481. To share a memory, please visit Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.

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LEICESTER — Margaret P. Cleveland, 88, died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia, NY. Mrs. Cleveland resided in Leicester before entering the Nursing Home.

She was predeceased by her husband Donald in 1975.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Bill) Kane of Leicester, Donna (Bob) Bardeen of Leicester, Jackie Connor of Livonia; grandchildren, Jim, Don, Kara (Jake Post) and Tina (Gary Paine) Kane all of Leicester, Tammy (Mike) Ryan of Livonia, Mark (Elise) Connor of Conesus, Kristi (Mike O’Dell) and Kelly Bardeen both of Leicester; great grandchildren, Steven Debattista, Tommy and Paige Ryan, Lauren and Matthew Connor, Madelyn O’Dell, Jerami Kane; many nieces and nephews.

She was born December 31, 1924 in Churchville, N.Y. the daughter of Joseph and Mae Leathersich Pimm.

Visitation was held at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo on Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., where Funeral Services were held Monday, August 5, 2013 at 10 a.m., with Pastor Karen Woodworth officiating. Burial, Leicester Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Geneseo United Methodist Church, 4520 Route 63, Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. To share a memory, please visit Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.

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Michael E. Tomaselli
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Michael E. Tomaselli, 92, died July 11, 2013.

James W. McDermott
LIMA — James W. McDermott, 69, died July 28, 2013. Arrangements, O’Connell – Dougherty Funeral Home, Lima.

Albert M. Hardies
DANSVILLE — Albert M. Hardies, 82, formerly of Rochester, died July 29, 2013. Arrangements, Hindle Funeral Home, Dansville.

Robert J. McCombs
CALEDONIA — Robert J. McCombs, 84, died July 29, 2013. Arrangements, Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

Theresa F. Noble
DOVER, Del. — Theresa F. Noble, 89, formerly of Caledonia, died July 29, 2013. Arrangements, Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

Shirley (VanDeVort) Clary
CALEDONIA — Shirley (VanDeVort) Clary, died July 30, 2013. Arrangements, Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

Gregory A. Swarthout
HONEOYE FALLS — Gregory A. Swarthout, age 55, died August 1, 2013. Arrangements, Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Richard I. Nisbet Sr.
WAYLAND/SPRINGWATER — Richard I. Nisbet Sr., age 83, died August 2, 2013. Arrangements Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, Wayland.

Ethel (Durney) Ezard
CALEDONIA/EAST BERNE, N.Y. — Ethel (Durney) Ezard, age 100, died August 2, 2013. Arrangements Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

Coleen R. Kennedy
NUNDA — Coleen R. Kennedy, age 59, died Saturday August 3, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Helen M. Dykstra
CALEDONIA — Helen M. Dykstra, age 92, died August 3, 2013. Arrangements Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

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HONEOYE FALLS — Dale M. Frederick, age 48, died peacefully August 9, 2013, after a courageous battle with Leukemia.

He was predeceased by his mother, Donna Frederick.

He is survived by his fiancee, Kelly Verzillo; father, Kenneth Frederick; brother, Leonard Frederick; sister, Kim Roberts; nephews, Joseph and Brent Roberts; niece, Abbey Frederick; future mother-in-law, MaryAnn Verzillo; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Calling hours were held at Merton H. Kays Funeral Home in Honeoye Falls on Monday, August 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. and a Memorial Service was held there on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Honeoye Falls Fire Department.

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GENESEO — Mary V. “Ginny” Barry (nee Morgan), entered into eternal peace August 7, 2013.

Beloved wife of the late Donald F. Barry. Cherished mother of Patrick D. Barry and Marsha (Barry) Biggie; mother-in-law of Joan M. Barry and Fred Biggie, who predeceased her. Much loved grandmother of Justin P., Shain P., Travis P. and Brennan P. Barry; also Virginia L. (Biggie) Hebner and Crystal A. (Biggie) Palmer. Great grandchildren, Sean J., Brianna K. and Rebecca R. Barry; also, Jared E. and Ashleigh R. Hebner and Nicholas F. Palmer have also been graced by her presence. Nine nieces and nephews have been the beneficiaries of her wisdom.

Ginny was born in 1925, the daughter of George and Agnes Morgan of Warsaw, N.Y. She is survived by sisters, Charlotte Morgan Crawford and Shirley Morgan Griffith; also brother, John Morgan. She was predeceased by brother, Michael G. Morgan and sister, Kay Morgan Nevinger.

Mary Virginia requested a private church mass and graveside service for immediate family members at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery, Warsaw, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, Ginny requested that memorial donations be sent in her name to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454.

To share a memory, please visit Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.

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GENESEO — Richard V. Welch, 74, of Stuyvesant Manor in Geneseo, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at his residence.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas (Kay) and John Welch.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, James (Denise) Welch of Avon; daughter, Margaret (Sherman Yates) Ingalls of Geneseo; grandchildren, Luis, Richard and Daniel Welch, Wolfgarr Lobo, Katherine (Matthew) Crowley, Emily and Fredrick Ingalls III; great grandchildren, T.J. Applebee and Sophia Crowley; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was born February 15, 1939 in the Bronx, N.Y. the son of James and Mary Devine Welch.

Visitation was held at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Memorial Mass was held Monday, August 12, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Avon Rd. in Geneseo with Father Edward Dillon officiating. Private interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 4 Avon Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory, please visit Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.

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GENESEO — Kevin V. Haley, 55, of Geneseo, died Monday, August 12, 2013 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mount Morris, N.Y. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Mary Haley.

He is survived by his children, Daniel Haley and Stacey (Jeff) Chien of Geneseo; twin brother, Christopher Haley of Geneseo; sisters, Karen (David) Dewar and Kimberly (Tom) Moran of Geneseo, Kolleen (Malachy) Coyne of Avon; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and the caring staff at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Kevin was born September 6, 1957 in Dansville, N.Y. the son of William and Mary Neis Haley.

Visitation will be held at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Avon Rd. in Geneseo with Father Edward Dillon officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Geneseo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Geneseo Fire Department, PO Box 428, Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 11 Murray Hill Dr., Mount Morris, NY 14510.

To share a memory please visit www.Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com

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SANBORN, N.Y./WADSWORTH, N.Y. — Milo M. Muchard, 79, of Sanborn, N.Y., formerly of Wadsworth, N.Y., died Monday, August 12, 2013 at the Waterford Health Care Center in Buffalo, N.Y.

He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Annunziatta Muchard, and his brothers, Anthony, Francis and Vincent Muchard.

He is survived by his sister, Marie (William) Polito of Victor, N.Y., many nieces and nephews.

He was born November 27, 1933 in Wadsworth, N.Y. the son of Michael and Annunziatta Scaglione Muchard.

No Prior Calling Hours. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Lucy’s Church in Retsof with Father Edward Dillon officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Geneseo. Memorials may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice.

To share a memory please visit www.Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.

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Travis E. Martin
NUNDA — Travis E. Martin, 33, died suddenly Aug. 1, 2013. Arrangements, Mann Funeral Home, Nunda.

Marjorie Maracle
DANSVILLE — Marjorie Maracle, 96, died Aug. 5, 2013. Arrangements, Hindle Funeral Home, Dansville.

Jacqueline Klepadlo Price
AVON — Jacqueline Klepadlo Price, 48, died Aug. 5, 2013. Arrangements, Arthur J. Frey Funeral Home, Village of LaAnna South Sterling.

Mary E. (Gordner) Landuyt
CALEDONIA — Mary E. (Gordner) Landuyt died Aug. 6, 2013. Arrangements, Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

Veronica T. (Lallucci, Clarke) Kurek
BUFFALO/MOUNT MORRIS — Veronica T. (Lallucci, Clarke) Kurek, 97, died Aug. 7, 2013. Arrangements, John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

Roy Stratton
CALEDONIA — Roy Stratton, 90, died Aug. 10, 2013. Arrangements, Alhart Funeral Home, Caledonia.

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GENESEO — Wilbur Harold Wright died August 18, 2013 at age 95 years.

Survived by his wife, Lucille Hammell Wright of Canada; daughters, Susan (Otto) Kenney of Geneseo, Janet (Richard) Bailey of Hyde Park, Vermont; granddaughter, Sandra (Christopher) Owings and great grandson, Jason Owings of Bartlett, Tennessee. He is also survived by extended family in Canada, Judith Minor and her children, Ray Minor and Joanna (Michael) Scott, great grandchildren, Clara and Aaron Scott.
Predeceased by wife, Florence Stoll Wright; daughter, Carol Jo Wright; brother, Stanley Wright; and sister, Lois Odell.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made to the Central Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 31 Center St., Geneseo, NY 14454 or the SUNY Geneseo Foundation, Wright Scholarships, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory, please visit Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.

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LEROY — Fred McCutchen of LeRoy, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Fred was born on May 2, 1930 in Peekskill, New York to the late Fred and Nora (Sinclair) McCutchen.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; and daughter, Holly McCutchen; grandchildren, Ginger Harms, Jesse (Becky) Harms, and great-grandchild, Jazmyn. Predeceased by children, Cindy Harms, and Dave McCutchen.

There will be NO prior calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.LeRoyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements were completed by Cameron Brady & Steuber Funeral Home, LeRoy.

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Arden E. “Artie” Hartson
DANSVILLE — Arden E. “Artie” Hartson, 77, died Aug. 17, 2013. Arrangements, Chamberlin – Baird Funeral Home, Dansville.

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CALIFORNIA — James Anthony Dann passed away unexpectedly in Ohio on August 2, 2013, at age 59, of cardiac failure, while employed by Werner Enterprises Coast to Coast trucking.

He was predeceased by his parents, George M. and Jean M. Dann and brother, Michael Dann.

He is survived by brothers, G. Thomas (Carol), Livonia, N.Y., Patrick J. (Rita), Whitesboro, N.Y.; Richard F Dann, California; sisters, Catherine M. (Larry) Dietzen Saugus, California and Mary E. (James) Joseph Laguna Nigel, California; uncle and aunt, Jack and Vickie Smith, Baldwinsville N.Y.; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial service and interment will be held at Union Cemetery, Big Tree Street, Livonia, N.Y. on Saturday, August 31, at 11:00 a.m. with reception following at the Masonic Hall, corner of Big Tree and Commercial Streets, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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LIVONIA — Fred W. Smith, age 83, died Monday, August 19, 2013.
Mr. Smith was born February 18, 1930 in Rochester, N.Y. He was the son of the late Fred and the late Ella (Kubik) Smith.

In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by brother, Joe Smith; sister, Jane Nowak; father and mother in-law, Elmer and Jessie (Low) Geer.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Geer) Smith; daughters, Teresa (Peter) Kierulff of California, Debra (David) Hunt of Livonia; four grandchildren, Pierson (Stacia), Jensen, Brian and Lisa Hunt; great granddaughter, Jaylin; sisters, Elsie Hook of Buffalo, Bea (Eugene) Maguire of Penfield, Ella (Don) Fowley of Massachusetts; nieces and nephews.

Friends called Sunday, 2-5 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Routes 15 and 20A, Livonia. Funeral services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial, Pine Hill Cemetery, Rush. Memorial contributions may be made to Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr., #101, Rochester, NY 14623. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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CONESUS — Shane T. Warfle died unexpectedly on August 19, 2013 at age 45 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Anita Warfle.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Warfle of Conesus; children, Mikayla Campbell, Meghan Campbell and Alexis Warfle; brother, Gregory Warfle of Elba; nieces and nephews, Desiree Clark, Tyler Warfle and Sierra Warfle; and many friends.

Friends and family called from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Routes 15 and 20A, Livonia, where a fireman’s service was held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial followed at Arnold Cemetery, Conesus.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Conesus Fire Department, PO Box 216, Conesus, NY 14435.

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

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LIVONIA — Anna S. Beardsley, age 70, of Livonia died Tuesday, August 20, 2013.
Anna Beardsley was born May 27, 1943 in Chicago, Ill. She was the daughter of the late Otto and the late Leona (Manella) Schmid.

She is survived by one daughter, Karen (Todd) Pendergast of Hillsborough, N.C. and one son, Mark Beardsley of Pickerington, Ohio; the loves of her life, her twin grandsons, Will and Jack Pendergast; her sisters, Lil DeFranco of Lima, Karol Thomas of Groveland, Esther Fintushel of Okemos, Mich.; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours were held Sunday, August 25, 3-7 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, N.Y. The funeral service, 11 a.m. on Monday, August 26 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, N.Y. Private burial, Union Cemetery, Dalton. Memorial contributions to Amedisys Hospice Care, 2609 Duke St. Suite 102, Durham, NC 27704 or American Cancer Society, 1120 Goodman St. South, Rochester, NY 14620. To send condolences, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

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LEICESTER — Robert J. Claud, age 72 of 2273 Leicester Road, Leicester, N.Y., died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.
He was born the son of Paul and Susan (Moultrop) Claud on February 7, 1941 in Dansville, N.Y. He married Sarah Mattice on September 14, 1963.

He is survived by loving wife of nearly 50 years, Sarah “Sally;” son, Dwayne (Sarah) Claud of Leicester; three grandchildren, Jesse, Skylar and Allison all of Leicester; one brother, Elwood (Jean) Claud of Perry Center; four sisters, Cathleen (Joe) Koch and Theresa Aberth both of Leicester, Susan (Don) Clark of Perry and Charlotte (Marshall) Cox of Port Byron; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Paul, Bill and Ed and four sisters, Julia, Helen, Dorothy and Betty.

Friends called Sunday from 1- 5 p.m. at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Leicester Presbyterian Church. The Reverend David Missel officiated. Interment Leicester Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the York-Leicester Kiwanis Club.

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GROVELAND — William G. Koschara, age 84 of 6781 Groveland Station Road, Groveland, died Thursday August 22, 2013 at Nicholas Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, N.Y.

He was born the son of William and Beryl (Gray) Koschara on October 11, 1928 in Patchogue, Long Island. He married Barbara Shear on September 9, 1950.
He is survived by his loving wife Barbara; five children, Adrian-Cheryl Tremayne of Rochester, Fred Koschara of Massachusetts, Stephen D. Koschara of Pennsylvania, Greg (Kathy) and Nathaniel (Cheryl) Koschara both of Groveland; seven grandchildren, Debbie, Greg Jr., Will, Justin, Alicia, Travis and Jiordan; eight great grandchildren; two brothers, John (Sylvia) Koschara of Michigan and Eugene (Mickey) Koschara of Sloansville; five nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law Marianne B. Koschara in 2009.

Friends called Saturday from 1 – 3:30 p.m. at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris. Memorial services were held Saturday at the Sparta First Presbyterian Church in Groveland at 4:30 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville. Memorials may be made to Sparta First Presbyterian Church.

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