Obituaries

Obituaries – Week of May 15, 2011

•Neu, Harold William, age 84, died May 10, 2011 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Neu was born on April 13, 1927, a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Stack) Neu. Mr. Neu was the father of seven children, Barbara (Paul) Loeb of Webster, Beverly Goff of Greece, William Neu and Debora Smardz, both of Gates, Delores Wilkin of Batavia, Cheryl (Keith) Merrell of Bergen and the late John Neu; father-in-law of Joanne Neu of Penfield; stepfather of Leannah Grimsley of Scottsville, Richard Tripp Jr., of Springwter and Catherine Tripp of Spencerport; brother of the late Albert, Raymond, Charles, Philip and Joseph Neu, Veronica Weins and Dolores Neu.

Funeral Services will be held May 16 at 1 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen. Contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester NY Chapter, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory.


BROCKPORT

•Johnson, John Michael, Died May 6, 2011 at age 55. Predeceased by his parents, Mary G. Johnson and Kirk C. Johnson. Survived by his brother, Don (Janet) Johnson; sisters, Judy Johnson and Ann (Frank) LePore; nieces, Allicia Gerken, Samantha (Wes) Britt; nephews, Nicholas Purvee and Alan Johnson; and lifelong friend, Bill Rowe.

A Funeral Mass was said May 14 at the Nativity Church of BVM, Brockport.

 

•McKee, Kathryn Ruth (nee Krutenat), May 6, 2011, after a long fight with breast cancer. She was 64 years old. Kathryn was born in Brockport, on February 4, 1947, and attended schools there and in Webster. She was employed in Boston, Massachusetts at a law firm for a few years, and later as a secretary to the director of the blood bank at Massachusetts General Hospital. She retired from MGH in 2006. She leaves her devoted and loving husband, Milton; her sisters, Dorothy J. Vandenbergh, Christine C. Blenninger; and her brothers, Richard, William (Mary), David (Jean) and Donald (Nancy) Krutenat.

Private Burial, Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport. Kathryn was an active member at Tremont Temple Baptist Church, Boston, Massachusetts. Donations can be made to Boston Christian Counseling Center, 88 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 in her memory. A Memorial Service will be held in Boston at the convenience of the family.


CHILI

•Haak, Joan “Weinman,” May 8, 2011 age 79. Predeceased by her husband, Robert and daughter, Margaret “Peg” Ehrmentraut. Survived by her children, Stephanie (Dan) Leach, Barbara (Peter) Widener and Peter (Pam) Haak; son-in-law, Jim Ehrmentraut; grandchildren, Justin (Kelly) Haak, Ashley Eberhardt (Tom Herle), Amity and Laney Widener, Lindsay (Adam) Vogler, Lauren Ehrmentraut (Ryan Musshafen), Matthew and Robert Haak; step-grandchildren, Danny, Jason and Gordon Leach; great-grandchildren, Oktober Lynn Haak, Izabella Haak and Ella Leach; several nieces and nephews. Joan was a member of the Chili Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and Depression Glass Club.

Funeral Services were held May 13 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Donations can be made to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Avenue, Rochester 14607 in her memory.


HILTON

•Gabriel, Christie (Gardner), May 11, 2011, age 66, at home following a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Predeceased by her parents, George and Dorothy (Peterman) Gardner, father-in-law, Stephen Gabriel, Sr. and brothers-in-law, Michael Newport and William Conde. Deeply missed by her husband of nearly 50 years, Stephen Gabriel, Jr. and her children, Tonya (Louis) Lustumbo, Timothy (Julie) Gabriel and Tasha Gabriel. She will always be remembered as a loving grandmother by Leigh and Claire Lustumbo, Jared, Justin and Stephen Gabriel; her sisters, Ila Newport and Renee (Glen) Warner; her mother-in-law, Anna Gabriel; brothers-in-law, Edward (Audrey) and James (Catherine) Gabriel. She was also a special aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews; as well as a good friend with Karen Gabriel.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated May 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Church, Hilton. Donations can be made to CURE P.S.P., Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031-9942 in her memory.

 

•Zahn, Frances M., May 1, 2011, age 100. Predeceased by her husband, Franklyn; and her son, Bernard. Survived by her son, Peter (Dale) Zahn; her daughter Eleanor Jean (Michael) Kopack; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.

A Memorial Service was held May 13 at Hamlin United Methodist Church. Interment, St. James Cemetery, Carthage, New York.


HOLLEY

•Connell, Michael A., May 5, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his grandmother, Molly Stanford; cousin, Catrina Lynne Brancato; nephew, Andrew Hines and niece, Nevaeh Murphy. Sadly missed by his mother, Donna Stanford; step-father, Dennis Murphy; wife, Melissa Reed; brother Dennis Murphy; sisters, Shonna Murphy and Sheri Stanford; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Tammy Reed; brother-in-law, Jason Reed; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services were held May 8 at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., Greece. Donations can be made to the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642 in his memory.

 

•Jollie, Lawrence L., died May 9, 2011 at age 62 after a brief struggle with cancer. Predeceased by his father, Charles. Survived by his mother, Betty Jollie and loving wife, Shirley; sister, Linda Warmerdam (Steve Tartaglia); nephew, Aaron Warmerdam (Renee).

A Memorial Service will be held May 15 at 2 p.m. at Brockport Free Methodist Church, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 Fouth Section Road, Brockport 14420 in his memory.


MURRAY

•Weber, John N. Sr. “Jack,” May 9, 2011, at age 79. Predeceased by his brother, Hubert Weber. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Holly) Weber; sons, John (Wende) Weber, William (Robin) Weber; daughters, Susan (Mark) Mazzatti and Gail (Todd) Tabone; sisters-in-law, Jane Weber, Nancy (Hugh) Schick, Annette (William) Wakefield, Elaine (Robert) Hummell; brother-in-law, Lawrence (Sandy) Holly; grandchildren, Caitlin and Chase Weber, Jacob Allen and Troy Mazzatti, Roberta, Haley and Wesley Tabone; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; his beloved pets, Miss Kitty and Miss Meow. Jack served as Chief Petty Officer of the Seabees, U.S. Navy for 20+ years. Retired as a Master Carpenter from Eastern Kodak in 1991.

A Funeral Mass was said May 14 at St. Leo Church, Hilton, followed by a Military Graveside Service at Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Veteran’s Outreach in his memory.


NORTH CHILI

•Craver, David B., On May 9, 2011 at age 69 with is family at his side. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Carmella; daughters, Tina (Aaron) Kurtzhalts, Donna (Rick) Dattalo and children in Florida; grandchildren, Michelle and fiance, Eric, Courtney, Lindsey; great-grandchildren, Ava and Alivia; sister, Darleen (Thomas) Ghysel; sister and brother-in-law, Patty (Don) Fuino and many nieces and nephews.

Service to be held at the convenience of the family. Interment, Ascension Gardens Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Aurora House, 2495 South Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in his memory.


OGDEN

•Baker, Colin R. “Bud,” May 9, 2011 at age 88. Predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Gladys M. Baker. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (John) Page; grandchildren, Tamara (Thomas) Burgio, Michael (Marie) Page; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jacob, Andrew and Colin; special friend, Elizabeth Foti; many extended family members and friends. Bud was an active member of the Ogden Senior Center.

Funeral Services were held May 13 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Donations can be made to Honor Flight or Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance in his memory.


SPENCERPORT

•Barkley, Fredrick R. “Fred,” Fred is predeceased by his sons, Daniel, Stephen Barkley and his first wife Inez Barkley. He is survived by his wife Clementine A. “Clem” (Andreano) (Pizzarello) Barkley; children, Cindy (Joe) Trotter, Patricia (Randy) Meek, Marianna (John) Toscano, Leanne (Daniel) DuBois, Fredrick Jr. (Gina) Barkley; Rocco (Ginny) Pizzarello; daughter-in-law Rose Barkley; grandchildren, Jennifer (Adam) Phillips, Danielle, Kristen Barkley, Joe Jr., Gina, Jason, Jamie Trotter, Lisa, Shauna Meek, Thomas Toscano, Andrew DuBois, Michael Castrechino, Freddie, Julia Barkley, Angela, Nicholas Pizzarello; sister Marion Eveland; brother Donald (Lucy) Barkley; several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated May 11 at St. John the Evangelist Church of Spencerport. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery.

 

•Gardner, Noreen M. (LaBrake), on May 8, 2011 at age 77. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Roy; children, Thomas (Pauline), Katherine (Brian), Cynthia (William) Fowler, Lorie Gardner-Norgart, Kimberly (Curtis) Spencer and Maureen (Michael) Childs; grandchildren, Michael (Donna), Roy (Christine), Craig (Kristen), Christopher, Melissa (Michael), Jennifer (Andrew), Amy, Michelle, Stephen (Tiffany), Nicole, Brittney, Danielle, Daniel, Tia and Madison; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Jesse, Jonathan, Christina, Christopher, Destiny, Dakota, Gavin, Austin, Alexandria and Jase; sister, Janet (Jan) LeBrake; several loved nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of her life was held May 11 at All Seasons Chapel, White Haven Memorial Park, Pittsford, followed by entombment.

 

•LaDelfa, Dawn R., (Prevost), unexpectedly on May 6, 2011, at age 57. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Philip; children, Jason P. (Jessica) LaDelfa and Lori A. LaDelfa; grandson, Trystin; brothers, Jeff (Debbie) and Craig (Diane) Prevost and their sons, Carl and Jared; sister, Yvonne (Jon) Dey and their son, Justin; and many friends. Dawn was an employee of Kodak for 27 years. She was an avid quilter and gardener.

A Memorial Service was held May 12 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece.

 

•Marciano, Joseph, May 4, 2011 at the age of 70. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Jennie Marciano, father-in-law, John Salvato and brother-in-law James Ranelli. Survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Marciano; children, Thomas (Dennise), Doreen, Joe (Sue) and Anthony (Suzi) Marciano; grandchildren, Michele, Brittany, Lindsey, Brooke, Tommy, Jamie, Tyler and Dylan; siblings, Dr. Orry (Clara) Marciano, Marlene Ranelli; mother-in-law Lucille Salvato; brothers-in-law, Pat (Carol) and Jim (Millie) Salvato; sister-in-law, Debbie (Ray) O’Connell.

Funeral Services were held May 10 at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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