SAVANNAH: Age 61, of Olmstead Road, died Thursday, September 15, 2016. Jerry was born in Auburn, January 15, 1955, son of Robert and Emogene VanNorstrand LaVere. He was a truck driver for 15 years for Seneca Foods and drove for Jackson & Johnson and K&J Transportation. He was a great NASCAR fan and a member of the NRA. He loved to camp, especially at Piney Woods. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Patty (Petrus) LaVere of Savannah, 3 daughters; Anitra (LaVar) Harris, Trish (Rob Lauster) LaVere of Clyde, and Deidra (Mike Sabansky) LaVere of Savannah, grandchildren: Kayden, Jailyn, Laithyn, Kamden, Tailyn, 2 sisters: Cindy (Joe) Carnevale of Michigan, Kris (Dick) Vanderlinde of Lyons, nieces and nephews, mother-in-law: Freda Petrus, sisters-in-law: Mary Anne (Ed) Roche,  Donna (Tim) Munson, Charlene McKinney and Andrea Petrus, brother-in-law: Richard Petrus Jr. Predeceased by brother-in-law Charles Petrus and father-in-law: Richard Petrus Sr.

Friends may call Sunday, September 18, 2016, 1-4 pm at Pusateri Canolesio Funeral Home, 68 Sodus Street, Clyde. Graveside service, Monday, September 19, 2016 at 10 am at Crusoe Cemetery, Route 89, Town of Tyre. Memorials to Clyde Ambulance, PO Box 145, Clyde NY.

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MARION-ROCHESTER: Entered into rest on September 13, 2016 at the age of 75. She is survived by her life partner, Harold E. Boerman; brother, Michael (Julia) Ranne and many close family and friends. Sandra was a member of the United Church of Marion and a 30 year member of the National Audubon Society. She was an avid amateur photographer and enjoyed traveling and photographing memories. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service Tuesday, 9/20/16 at 2PM at United Church of Marion, 3848 N. Main St., Marion, NY 14505. In lieu of flowers donations may be left to the United Church of Marion or the National Audubon Society, P.O. Box 97194, Washington, D.C. 20090. Condolences may be expressed at stevensmarionfh.com

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ONTARIO: Steve passed away on September 13, 2016 at age 61. He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Jack and Mary Lou Miller. Steve was predeceased by his brother, Tom Miller. He is survived by his sons, Adam (Kristine), Jeff and Jason Miller; grandchildren, Shane, Troy, McKenzie and Makayla Miller; sister, Pam (Dave) Tobin; fiancée, Heidi Helfrich; several nieces and nephews; nephew, Jonathan (Miriam) Opara; in-laws, Franklin and Janet Helfrich. Steve was loved by all and will be dearly missed. All services will be private. Contributions in Steve’s name may be directed to the American Heart Association, 25 Circle St., #102, Rochester, NY 14607. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit murphyfuneralservices.com.

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WOLCOTT, Age 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 14,2016 at St. Ann’s Community Leo Center for Caring, with his family by his side.

Friends and family may call 3 pm – 6 pm on Thursday (Sept, 22) at Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main Street N. Rose, followed by a service at 6 pm with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be to Lakeshore Volunteer Ambulance, 5841 New Hartford St., Wolcott, NY 14590.

Ben was born on August 22,1926 in Butler, a son to the late Judson and Laura Leadley Van Deusen. He retired as a Procurement Specialist from Xerox in 1988. He was a member of the New York State Houndsmen, Red Creek Conservation Club and a lifetime time member of the NRA. He loved fishing and was an avid hunter but most dear to him was farming.

Ben is survived by his loving wife, Jackie of 50 years; his children, Barbara Hill, Pamela Taylor, Eugene (Laura) Van Deusen, Greg (Linda) Van Deusen, Garth Van Deusen, Ronald Van Deusen, Gary (Cheryl) Moody, Rose LaValley and Carolyn Harrison; 22 grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Ardis Harriot; and many nieces and nephews.

Ben is preceded in death by his grand-daughter, Sarah Van Deusen; 2 brothers, Judson and Norman Van Deusen and 2 sisters, Sally Jones and Gertrude Hurley.

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NORTH ROSE: Age 95, a resident of Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016, Joan was born on June 17, 1921, in Aldershot, England, a daughter to the late Wilfred and Ida Goodson Stephenson. Joan is survived by her son Scott Smith of Wolcott; grandchildren; great-grandchildren, She is predeceased by her husband Chester; and her son Graham. Family and friends may call Wednesday (Sept. 21) 10 am-12 pm at Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., N. Rose where funeral service will follow at 12 pm. Contributions may be made to North Rose Fire Department, 5070 N. Huron St., N. Rose, Ny 14516 Burial will be in Rose Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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MACEDON: Jim passed away on September 15, 2016, at age 80. He was born in Utica, NY and raised in Raquette Lake, NY, to the late Fitzhugh and Margaret Vogan. Jim was predeceased by his brother and 2 sisters; son-in-law, Danny Leonard. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Colleen Vogan; children, Don (Ann) Vogan, Kim (Eric Bell) Leonard and Ty-Kitty; grandchildren; sister, Kay Sanders. All services are private. Contributions in Jim’s name may be directed to the American Heart Association , 25 Circle St. #102, Rochester, NY 14607, or to MTA, Inc., 1620 Wayneport Rd., Macedon, NY 14502.

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SHORTSVILLE: Age 57, passed away September 10, 2016 after a long illness. Employed by Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, in Fairport, NY. He was the chief maintenance engineer for 10 years. His favorite pleasures were fishing, gardening, NASCAR, and playing guitar. Mark had a great mind for mechanics and could repair just about anything. He had a keen memory for songs, poems, jokes and was a great storyteller. Mark was a special guy. He had a special gift to entertain. He could walk into a room and within minutes everyone would be laughing and celebrating life. He was a man of knowledge and know-how. He often offered his skills to build, or fix something for a friend that they needed done. Mark was a good friend. He will be dearly missed. Mark is survived by his wife, Frances Chapman Green. Predeceased by his father Clyde William Green. He is survived by his mother Carol Wolf and step-father, Kenneth Wolf Sr. of Apple Valley, CA. He is survived by daughter, Melissa (Tom) Gisel of Chicago, and her mom Debbie; stepchildren Gina Roth of Canandaigua, NY, Randall (April) Chapman of Manchester, NY, Lauren Chapman of Maine; siblings Matthew Green of Canandaigua, NY, Michael Green of CA, Shari (Jon) Beneda of Apple Valley, CA, Kenneth (Denise) Wolf of CA, Robert (Jennifer) Wolf of CA, and many nieces and nephews. All services will be private. Condolences to the Green family, 406 Outlet Road, Shortsville, NY 14548.

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PALMYRA: Lea passed away on September 16, 2016 at age 86. She was born in Boston, MA to the late Norman and Amey Hoard. Lea was predeceased by her husband, Philip A. Kemp. She is survived by her children, Bradford Kemp (Cheryl DaSilva), Dr. Jonathan Kemp (Dr. Kim Anderson), Sarah E. Kemp (David Hong); grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions in Lea’s name may be directed to Antique Wireless Museum, Antique Wireless Association, P.O. Box 421, Bloomfield, NY 14469 or an online donation antiquewireless.org.

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PALMYRA: Diane passed away on September 15, 2016 at age 65. Survived by her husband, Joseph; children, John, his twins Alana and Alexis and their mother Amanda, Jason and Sarah (Chris) Greene; siblings, Pamela Murphy, John (Kathy) Della Torre and Nancy (Kevin) Martin all of Rhode Island. A service will be held next spring in Schenectady, NY.

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LYONS: Age 80, of Catherine Street, died Sunday (September 18, 2016).Phyllis was born in Pennsylvania, May 28, 1936, the daughter of Sidney and Moleta Maxson Boyer. Survived by her husband, Ed, of 56 years; son, Mark; daughter, Gina (Mark Albrecht) Paliotti, of Lyons; grandchildren; two sisters Gloria (Ed) Muir, of Lyons and Beverly (Meryle) Wolford of Homer, Alaska. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, at South Lyons Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lyons Ambulance Service, 43 Phelps Street, Lyons.

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WALWORTH: Evan James Williamson, 17, of Walworth passed away suddenly on September 21, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on July 29, 1999 in Newark to Craig Williamson and Mary Stoughtenger. He is predeceased by Great Grandpa Donald Washburn and Great Grandpa Jack Stoughtenger, Great Grandpa Ralph Williamson; Grandma and Grandpa Bacon. He is survived by his parents Craig Williamson and Mary Stoughtenger; siblings Makenna, Dominic, Angie and Bailey; grandparents Rodney and Shanon Malbone and Ron and Sue Williamson; Charles and Lisa Stoughtenger; aunts, uncles, cousins and close friend Timmy McDonald. He was an avid fan of the Steelers, enjoyed playing guitar and playing football with his brothers. Friends may call on Sunday, September 25th, 2016 from 1 to 4 PM at Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford St., in Wolcott. Funeral will be held on Monday, September 26th, 2016 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Huron Evergreen Cemetery in Wolcott. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kessler Burn & Trauma Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Box Surg., Rochester, NY 14624. Condolences may be expressed online at hsnorton.com.

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MARION/CLIFTON SPRINGS: Age 86, Sept. 20, 2016. Mr. Triou was predeceased by his wife Jean Pfluke Triou; sisters Blanche Triou Wick, Elizabeth Triou Welker and Hazel Triou; brother Howard Triou. He is survived by his children Kathleen (William) Howe, Kenneth (Nancy) Triou, JoAnn (Michael) Burger and Gary (Stacey) Triou; grandchildren Laura (Dan) Fafinski, Brian (Jessica)Burger, Lynn Triou, Christopher (Sheila Howe), Audra (Gary) Olsen and Kapri, Kenadi and Kayla Barton; great-grandchildren Henry Fafinski, Grayson Howe and Aubrey Olsen and several nieces and nephews. Donald was a retiree of Mixing Equipment Company (now Lightnin’). He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. After retirement he enjoyed collecting antiques and restoring antique furniture. At Donald’s request there will be no calling hours or services. Interment in Marion Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Donations in his memory may be directed to Flower City Down Syndrome Network, 2117 Buffalo Rd. #132, Rochester, NY 14624. Online condolences @ rlyostfuneralhome.com

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CLYDE: Age 66, formerly of Clyde, died September 16, 2016. Charles was born in Auburn, October 7, 1950, the son of Ralph and Rebecca Gilkey DeJohn. He is survived by three daughters Elizabeth (Sean) Doyle and Sarah DeJohn of Fla., Laura (Kelsey Macias) DeJohn of Rochester; two brothers Robert DeJohn of Indiana and Peter. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (September 23) at Pusateri Canolesio Funeral Home, 68 Sodus St., Clyde. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday (September 23) in St. John’s Cemetery, Clyde. Memorials can be sent to Isaiah House, 71 Prince St., Rochester, NY 14605 or Golisano Children’s Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14605.

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PORT GIBSON: Entered into rest on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the age of 93. Predeceased by husbands, George C. Ryan; and Maurice Baker; daughter, Linda Martin. Survived by sons, LeRoy (Linda) Ryan; Wade (Karen) Ryan; and Steven (Sandy) Ryan

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PALMYRA: George passed away on September 20, 2016 at age 68. He was born in Fulton, NY to the late George and Alberta Price. George was predeceased by his sister, Caroline Baratier. Survived by his children, Eric, Chris, Dave, Shawn and Jenifer; 13 grandchildren. George’s family has invited friends to join them on Sunday (September 25) from 3-7 PM at Pal-Mac Aqueduct County Park, Palmyra, NY for a celebration of his life. Contributions in George’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1120 S. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620

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PALMYRA: Barbie passed away on September 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Barb was born October 30, 1954. She was predeceased by her father Thomas H. Gardner, mother Marion Doris Gardner, brother John E. Gardner, and nephew Steven M. Gardner. Barb will be sadly missed by her sister, Sharon (Kim) Griffin, brother Fred Gardner, sister Donna Gardner. Family and friends may join for a time of visitation on Saturday (September 24) from 11 AM – 1 PM at the funeral chapel, 123 E. Jackson St., Palmyra, NY, where her funeral service will be held at 1 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbie’s name may be directed to New Covenant Baptist Church, 4317 Co Rd. 46, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

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CHULA VISTA, CALIF.: Passed into glory this Wed., Sept. 14, 2016, at 10:15 a.m., while surrounded by her husband and children. She was 38 years old, and had endured two-and-a-half years of Stage IV colon cancer. Originally from Ontario, N.Y., Mrs. Van Leuven’s immediate family she is survived by are her husband, Rev. Grant Van Leuven and their four children: Rachel Marie (13), Olivia Rose (11), Abraham David (8), and Isaac Van Leuven (3); her parents, Larry and Linda Hovey; and her brothers, Jonathan and Andrew Hovey. Mrs. Van Leuven earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood development along with her associate’s degree in business administration at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. She was a full-time homemaker and mother who homeschooled her four children, and a deeply involved wife with her husband’s ministerial work for the Puritan Evangelical Church of America in Paradise Hills, Calif. Mrs. Van Leuven was especially passionate about pregnancy care services, for which she served her college internship in Pennsylvania. She with her family were very active in helping the East County Pregnancy Care Clinic develop financial resources to establish a satellite clinic in South East San Diego close to the church where she supported her husband in the ministry; that clinic recently secured a location and is slated to open by the end of this year. Burial services will be held on Friday, September 23, at 11 a.m., at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, in San Diego, Calif. Her husband will officiate. All are welcome to attend. There will be no viewing or funeral services beforehand. To see her memorial page online, visitgreenwoodmemorial.com/obituaries/Jennifer-Van-Leuven/#!/Obituary. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts in her honor to: San Diego Pregnancy Care Clinic, 677 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Please write “For. S.E. Clinic in Honor of Jennifer Van Leuven” in the memo line. For more information, see supportpcc.com/sdpcc.

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ONTARIO: Ralph passed away on September 21, 2016 at age 92. He was born in Old Forge, PA to the late Sidney and Lillian Campbell. Ralph was predeceased by his brothers, Jack, Bill and Don Campbell; son-in-law, Martin L. Keymel. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Eileen Campbell; daughters, Cheryl Keymel, Caryn (Mark) Devlin and Julie (Bill) Bachman; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Ralph’s memorial service will be held on Saturday (September 24) at 11 AM at North Ontario United Methodist Church, 7200 Ontario Center Rd., Ontario, NY. Following the memorial service, Ralph’s family will receive friends in the reception hall, of the church. Interment in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519.

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WOLCOTT: Age 89, passed away on September 21, 2016 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years Raymond, Sr.; son Raymond Jr.; daughters Patty (Bob) Fowler, Kathy (Bob) Hebblethwaite, Sheree (Kim) Wright, Andrea (Mark) Heller; brother Lynn Skinkle; sister Mazie Lohrmann; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was also known as Grandma Rusco to the many children she cared for. By Phyllis’s request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Wolcott. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any Alzheimer’s or Dementia Assocation in Phyllis’s name. Condolences may be expressed online at hsnorton.com.

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MACEDON: Elaine passed away on September 21, 2016. She was born in Medford, MA to the late William and Dorothy Aldrich. Elaine is survived by her husband of 53 years, David Sliney; daughters, Lianne (Steve) Moore and Noreen (Robert) Grimm; grandchildren, Jaquelyn Moore, Jessica Moore and Ryan Grimm; great grandchild, Jackson Moore. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday (September 30) at 12:00 PM at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at St. Patrick’s Church, 52 Main St., Macedon, NY 14502. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit wmurphyfuneralservices.com

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