SODUS: Age 70, passed away on May 18, 2016. She was born in Olean to Ray & Augusta Bryant (Woodhead) on July 17, 1945. She married Warren Hill on May 17th, 1969 in Olean. She was a great mother, wife and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son Richard R. Hill; parents, Ray and Augusta Bryant; mother & father-in-law Chester and June Hill. She is survived by her loving husband Warren; children, Pamela Hill, Katherine Hill and Amanda Cervantes, all of Sodus; sister Nancy Beaver; grandchildren, Dante Cervantes-Hill, Melody, Kimberly, Brittany, and Gabriella Cervantes; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 26th, 2016 at 2pm at Norton Funeral Home, 45 W. Main St. in Sodus. On-line condolences may be sent to hsnorton.com.

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PALMYRA: Age 81, died peacefully on May 3, 2016 at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida. A remembrance and celebration will be held at a later date. Merrill was born in Nova Scotia, Canada and emigrated after college to pursue his interests in agriculture in Western and Central New York State. After over 20 years in that sector, he finished his career as a plastics printer for Huntsman Corp, then Pliant Plastics in Macedon, NY. His hobbies included woodworking in the basement, and there are several sets of beautiful Adirondack chairs still being enjoyed to this day – likely for many years to come due to his meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship. Merrill spent his retirement dividing his time between Palmyra, NY, in the warmer months and Bradenton, FL, as a “snowbird”. He also liked to visit his daughter in Maine to help her with projects around her house, enjoying fresh lobsters during each stay. No matter where he went, if a polka band was playing nearby, you can be sure he was tearing up the dancefloor. Merrill is predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 46 years, Betty Ann; his parents, Robert and Verna; a sister, Audrey Morash; brothers, Ronald, Everett, and Bruce. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter and daughter in-law, Heather Palmeter and Laura Main; brother, Elmer Palmeter; sisters, Lorna Davis (Bill) and Betty DuPuis (Peter); sister in-law, Mary Jane Blondell; many nieces, nephews and several cherished close friends. Please consider making a donation to your local hospice organization or the American Lung Association in Merrill’s memory. Online condolences@ rlyostfuneralhome.com

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ROSE: Age 53, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at home after an extended illness. Scott was born August 27, 1962 in Sodus, a son to the late Earl V. and Sandra Huff Ferguson. Predeceased by his sister, Tammy Ferguson, nephew, Travis, and niece, Angela. Survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Hanneman Ferguson; son, Samual Ferguson (Becca Mento); daughter, Nicole (Andrew) Young; grandchildren. Family and friends may call Monday (May 23) from 5 to 8 pm at Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday (May 24) at 11 am. Burial will be in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Humane Society of Wayne, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489 in his memory.

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MARION/ Sierra Vista, Az: February 22, 1931-April 4, 2016. Ellie passed away peacefully at her home in Sierra Vista, Arizona. She was born in Marion, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Franice Welch, sister Geraldine (Jack) Allen of Palmyra, NY and Virginia Welch of Palmyra, two brothers Thomas and James Welch, both from Palmyra. She is survived by her husband of 37 years William A. Gerth, two sons, Michael (Cathy) Rolston of North Rose, and Matthew (Sherrie) Rolston of Port Port Hueneme, California, step-children Mike (Ruby) Furguson of Arizona, Colleen (Chuck) Thompson of Texas. Also surviving are two sisters Alice Reeves of Palmyra, and Kathy Frey of Fairport, NY. Several nieces and nephews and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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LYONS: Died Sunday, May 15, 2016. Bill was born in Lyons NY, son of Willard and Marion Schlee Mead Sr. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Beverly Woolhiser Mead, 2 daughters Deborah (Andrew) VanCamp of Phelps, Michelle (Charles) McIntyre of Lyons, sister, Linda (Colleen) Canfield of Rochester, grandson. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2pm at Rural Cemetery, Lyons with military honors accorded. Memorials to Lyons Town Ambulance, Skyrovers Flying Club in care of Jack Beha, PO Box 25, Port Givson NY 14534 or Humane Society of Wayne County.

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PALMYRA/NEWARK: Entered into rest on May 17, 2016 at the age of 84. She is predeceased by her husband, Elwood Verbridge; parents, Jacob and Hermine DeMay; brother, Nelson DeMay; sister, Madeline VanderMallie and a niece, Cheryl VanderMallie. She is survived by her children, David Vankouwenberg of Rochester, Donald Vankouwenberg of FL, Mark (Sylvia) Verbridge of Palmyra, Irene (James) Wiedenbeck of Williamsville; grandchildren, Cindy, Stacy, Katie, Kassandra, Sabrina, MJ, Katrina and Nicole; several great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, William VanderMallie; and nieces, Deb Blazey and Sandra Wagner. Shirley graduated from Marion High School in 1950 and was a member of the Palmyra Fire Department Auxiliary for many years. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service, Monday 1 PM at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, NY 14505. Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. Condolences may be left at stevensfhmarion.com

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WALWORTH: Passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Leo Center For Caring Hospice in Rochester, NY at the age of 80. George was born on February 22, 1936 in Watertown, NY to the late Hans R. and Mabel “Snyder” Wiegand. He was predeceased by his sisters; Wilma Jones, Ruth Woods, and Jeanne Wiegand; brothers, Wilbert, Clyde, Ronald and Robert Wiegand. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth-Ann Wiegand; children, Ann Marie (Randy) Greco, Mark Wiegand, Chris Wiegand and Craig (Lindsay) Wiegand; grandchildren; sister, Shirley Summers; half-sister, Betty Wiegand; sisters-in-law, Pat and Marilyn Wiegand. Friends and family are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 10-12 noon at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 1040 State Route 31, Macedon, NY 14502 where a service of remembrance will follow at noon. Graveside ceremony and inurnment will be at Freewill Cemetery on Atlantic Avenue in Walworth, NY. Memorials to the Leo Center for Caring, St. Ann’s Foundation, 1500 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621, or at their website stannscommunity.com/giving.

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PALMYRA, NJ: Formerly of Palmyra, NY, passed away on May 5, 2016 at age 87. Minnie was born on February 14, 1929 in East Palmyra, NY to the late Herman and Adriana Brockhuizen. She is predeceased by her children, Lyndia, Judy and Richard Van Kouwenberg; brothers, Thomas, Cornelius, Herman, Edward, Robert and Wilson; sisters, Marie Bush and Ann Tyler. Minnie is survived by her sister, Cornelia (Ken) Graham and many nieces and nephews; good friends, Florence Kerrigan and Francis MacFarland. No prior calling hours. A private burial will take place at East Palmyra Cemetery. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit murphyfuneralservices.com.

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MACEDON: On May 18, 2016, was reunited with the Lord after a hard fight against COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. Born on July 31, 1961, Scott lived a full life full of adventures before his untimely death at the age of 54. Born in Lansing, Michigan, Scott was raised in Greenfield, Tennessee for his childhood. He entered the Army and was honorably discharged before serving in any war. He spent his life afterwards working for multiple carnivals and travelling the United States, even taking some trips to other countries. His adventures landed him in Rochester, NY and eventually Macedon, NY, where he was living at the time of his death. Scott survived by wife Sheri Sutberry (Cologgi) and four children, Justin Sutberry, Lasey Sutberry, Susan “Cheyenne” Sutberry, and Dominic Sutberry. He also survived by brother Dale Sutberry and his wife Joyce. Services will be held on May 27th at the First Baptist Church in Macedon NY at 4:00 pm.

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PALMYRA: 72 passed away May 16, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Survived by his loving companion of 30 years, Sharon Everdyke, her daughters, Kim Bills (Jack), Carla Cleary (Mike) and Kathy Everdyke, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Predeceased by Sharon’s daughter, Carol Bauer. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions to Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489.

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NEWARK: Age 83 entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. John was born the son of the late Benjamin and Marion (Cantvell) Sommers on Sunday, February 5, 1933 in Towanda, NY. John will be lovingly remembered by his advocate for over 30 years, Judy Seth of Sodus. Friends are invited to calling Monday (May 23) from 11 to 12 noon when a funeral service will follow calling at 12 noon at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St, Newark. Burial will follow in East Newark Cemetery. In memory of John, in lieu of flowers, please consider donation to a charity of one’s choice. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

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NEWARK: Age 91, died Sunday (May 22, 2016) at the DeMay Living Center. Mrs. O’Coyne was born on May 22, 1925 in Newark, the daughter of the late Ward and Kathryn Leahy Crider. She was a graduate of Newark High School, Class of 1943. Mary Ellen was a medical transcriber in the X-Ray Department at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital for 32 years. She was a life long communicant of St. Michael’s Church. Mary Ellen was an avid reader and was devoted to animals. She especially enjoyed her home and family. She is survived by her children Daniel (Dorothy) O’Coyne of Clifton Springs and Donna (David) Fagner of Sodus Point; two grandchildren Kelly O’Coyne Huss (Joseph) and Katie O’Coyne Frechette (Jason); three great-grandchildren Joseph Jr.. and Sophie Huss, Jackson Frechette. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her husband Maurice J. O’Coyne in 1955; sister Kathleen Morris and brother Gerald Crider. Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. on Tuesday (May 24th) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. on Wednesday (May 25th) at St. Michael Church, South Main Street. Newark. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Clifton Springs. Memorials, in her name, may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, New York 14489. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

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NEWARK: Joe Terry Chavers, 85 entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at DeMay Living Center. Joe was born the son of the late Thomas and Ima (Grimes) Chavers on Friday, February 6, 1931 in Covington, AL. He retired from Eastman Kodak Co. (Kodak Park) where he worked in janitorial. Joe enjoyed dancing, country music and playing his guitar. Over the years Joe had composed a few songs of his own. He was known to his friends as the “Yankee Rebel” Joe will be remembered by his loving companion Roberta Cotton; son Zachary (Brenda) Chavers; step-son Stan Yanklowski; step-daughters Mary Neitzel, Kathy Yanklowski, Carol (Greg) Ives and Linda (Tom) Russell; sister Nell Boggan; step daughter-in-law Mary Yanklowski; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his wife Loretta (Zink) Chavers in 1983; step-sons Jack in 2012 and William in 1988. Fulfilling Joe’s wishes there will be no prior calling hours. Family will gather with friends for a celebration of Joe’s life on Saturday (May 28) at 11 a.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St, Newark. Private burial in Holy Sepulchre. In memory of Joe, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Roberta Cotton c/o the funeral home. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

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PALMYRA: Died on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Private services and burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Palmyra. Richard is survived by his brothers James (Shirley) Murphy and David Murphy and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

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WEST WALWORTH: Monday, May 23, 2016, age 95. Predeceased by her husband, Charles. Survived by children, David, Sharon (Bill) Boyd, Darlene (Vic) Werlau; 7 grandchildren, Brock, Paul (Stacey) Boyd, Todd (Lisa), Ron (Terra) Leo, Lyn Boyd-Bauer (Tina), Tammy (Michael) Hickey and Carrie Leo; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Helen Schultz, Agatha Schultz and Elsie Moll; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends called Thursday, May 26, at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Her Funeral Service was Friday, May 27, at West Walworth United Methodist Church, 3960 West Walworth Road. Interment, Webster Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to West Walworth Zion UMC.

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WALWORTH: Jim passed away on May 23, 2016 at the age of 75. Jim was born on July 4, 1940 in Hornell, NY to the late Stuart and Madelyn “Hungerford” Dye. He was predeceased by his son Michael. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda; son, Rick (Katherine) Dye; daughter-in-law (Michael’s wife) Maria Dye; grandchildren, great grandchildren Family and friends are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Sunday, May 29, 2016 from 2 to 5PM at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 1961 Ridge Road, Ontario, NY 14519. Funeral services and interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that, in memory of Jim, you consider a donation to the American Kidney Fund at kidneyfund.org

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PALMYRA: Age 94, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at FF Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua, NY. Kathryn was born April 10, 1922 to the late Wilbur and Cecelia Bennett in Moriah, NY. Kathryn was predeceased by her husband, Francis “Snooky” Lane; sisters Jane Bennett Coon and Margaret Bennett Johnston; great grandson Jason Morf; and great granddaughter Shayelynn VanHout. Kathryn is survived by her sister Cecelia Bennett Maier; her two daughters Sharon Lane Smith(Steve White) and Charlotte Lane VanHout (Gerald); her son-in-law David Smith; her grandchildren; her great grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to gather on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 5-8PM at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 123 East Jackson Street, Palmyra, NY 14522. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Kathryn’s life will be offered on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 9AM at St. Anne’s Church (St. Katharine Drexel Parish), 136 Church Street, Palmyra, NY 14522. Interment will follow at Macedon Center Cemetery. Contributions to her grandson’s memorial scholarship fund, the Bryan Morf Memorial Scholarship, c/o Pal-Mac Dollars for Scholars or Wayne County Humane Society.

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ONTARIO/WEBSTER: Passed away suddenly on May 23rd, at age 88. She has gone to join many loved ones, including her husband, Henry P. Forest. She will be greatly missed by her son, Henry C. (Molly), grandchildren, Karrie Jo, Henry D. (Kristen), Marcie (Liam), Scott, and Daniel (Chasidy); 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene Van Halle, sisters-in-law, Joan Bates, Rose Yettevich, brothers-in-law, Chet Nowak, John Forest, Chester Forest as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 10AM on Sat. May 28th, at Living Word Assembly of God Church, 2344 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY. Interment in White Haven Memorial Park at a later date.

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RED CREEK: Left us on May 24 2016 in Portland Oregon at the age of 72. Jerome was born on October 23 1944 in Camden NJ. Jerome is survived by his daughters Kelly Kenwood of San Diego California, Pamela Frost (Joe) of Joseph, Oregon. His brother’s Dennis (Cindy) of Sodus NY, Daniel (Brenda) of Fillmore NY, and Andrew (Teresa) of Baldwinsville NY. And Sister, Ann Liptak (Thomas)of Yorktown Heights, NY. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Emma and Francis Henwood, his brother Francis and sister Jeanne.

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LYONS/NEWARK: Stephen Frank Fagner, 62 entered eternal rest peacefully Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital after battling lung cancer for six years. Steve was born the son of Peter Fagner and Barbara (Glerum) Fagner on Wednesday, July 1, 1953 in Lyons, NY. He was a graduate of Newark High School class of 1971. Steve married Cathy (Heald) Fagner June 28, 1975 and had celebrated over 40 years together. He was a member of Fairville Volunteer Fire Dept. for 45 years. Also, the Wayne County Fire Association and FASNY. Steve enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, fixing things and puttering around in his barn. Steve worked as an electrician for Hoot Electric before becoming an electrician at Mobile Chemical. He then went to work for the NYS Canal as a lock operator before becoming an electrician for the canal. Steve retired from the canal in 2013. Steve will be remembered by his loving wife Cathy; children Michael (and Briana) Fagner of Bath, NY and daughter Melissa (and Scott) Shoemaker of El Paso, TX; grandchildren Kayce, Matthew and Josyah Fagner, Alexander and Aaron Shoemaker; father Peter (and Sara) Fagner of Lyons; mother Barbara (and Richard) Gutschow of Newark; brother Charles (and Julie) Fagner of Port Gibson; sister Sherry (and Nancy) Fagner of Sodus, NY; several nieces and nephews; many friends and his beloved pets Nikki and Cricket Family will greet friends on (NOTE DATE) Sunday (June 5) from 1 to 4 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 4 p.m. Burial will follow in Fairville Cemetery. In memory of Steve, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Fairville Fire Dept., Old Firetruck Fund, 2963 Route 88 N., Newark, 14513 OR Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd, Lyons, 14489. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

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