PALMYRA: April 19, 2016 at age 55. Predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Margaret; brother, Guy. Mark is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Kim; 2 children, Jeff (Jen) and Noelle Stappenbeck (fiancé Zach Aunkst); 3 grandchildren; brothers, Ron (Janet) and Bob; sister, Sue (Ron) Uihlein. Friends may call at Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Road, Sunday 2-5 PM. Mark’s Funeral Service will be held Monday 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Macedon, 58 West Main St., Macedon. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery. Consider donations to NRA ILA or Lollypop Farm in his memory.

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WILLIAMSON: Born June 4, 1919, died April 20, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband, William v. Bellingham; daughter, Susan Callahan; parents, Arthur P. and Myrtle (Wood) Drechsler; sister, Mardette Moran; brother, Lee K. Drechsler. Gladys is survived by her sons, Bill (Linda) and Steve (Lisa) Bellingham; grandchildren; great grandchildren; son-in-law, Bill Callahan; sister-in-law, Doris Drechsler. Gladys’ family will receive friends on Monday (April 25) from 5-8 PM at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday (April 26) at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, 5823 Walworth Rd., Ontario, NY. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to the Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY.

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WEST VALLEY: Died Wednesday April 20, 2016 at her home at the age of 87. She was born July 22, 1928 in Bradford, PA a daughter of the late Joseph Elmer and Esther N. (nee Montaque) Little. She was a graduate of Springville Griffith Institute and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, a euchre card club and had served on the West Valley Board of Elections. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Springville and loved homemaking and crocheting. Her husband – Donald MacLaughlin whom she married September 29, 1946 died April 25, 1995. She is survived by her children – Dennis (Janet) MacLaughlin of Ark City, KS, Daniel (Violet) MacLaughlin of Randolph, Sandra (Doug) Franke of Marion, NY, Jim (Debbie) Bradley of Canandaigua; five grandchildren – Eric MacLaughlin, Tara Morrison, Dana Pence, William Bradley, Daniel Bradley; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister – Norma Sebdza, grandson – Scott MacLaughlin and granddaughter – Kelley Jo MacLaughlin. Friends may call Sunday April 24 from 4-8 pm at SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, 271 E. Main St., Springville, where funeral services will be held Monday April 25 at 11 am. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, West Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sandra Franke, PO Box 210, Marion, NY 14505 for distribution to Charlotte’s favorite charities – Scott MacLaughlin Endowment Fund, Kelley Jo MacLaughlin Scholarship Fund or Randolph American Legion.

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ONTARIO: On April 23, 2016 passed peacefully with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her devoted husband Scott and son Timothy; parents Kathleen Parks (Steve), James Parks; siblings Kimberly, Lindy (Andrew), Jesse (Jennifer); grandfather Donald Foster; godmother Colleen Gray; in-laws William and Bonnie Brower, Mike (Robin), Terry (Anne), Rob, Nicole (Tony Pires); Tricia’s family will receive friends on Tuesday (April 26) from 4-8PM at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY. Graveside service will be held at Furnaceville Cemetery on Wednesday (April 27) at 11AM (for precession meet at funeral home at 10:30AM). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr. #101, Rochester NY 14623 or the Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario NY 14519.

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RED CREEK: 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, at home. Phil is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, LouAnne; his sister, Jeanne Hansen (Dale); his daughters, Staci Wager Dayton (David); Christine Turner Smith (Dan) and Erin Turner (Mike); his son, Steven Wager (Carlo); five grandchildren. In respect of Phil’s wishes, there will be no service. Memorial donations may be made in Phil’s name to the National Stroke Association , 9707 East Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.

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ONTARIO: Friday, April 22, 2016. Age 59. Predeceased by her parents, Santina (Gangemi) & Joseph Gangi. She is survived by her daughter, Halina Gangi (Matthew) Dooley and grandchildren. Mary Ann’s family will receive guests on Tuesday, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Profetta Funeral Chapel, 1650 Empire Blvd. (Webster). On Wednesday, please join her family at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish at Christ the King Church, 445 Kings Hwy. So. (Irondequoit) at 9:30 am for her Funeral Mass. donations may be made to the Mary Ann Gangi Scholarship Fund, c/o Halina Gangi Dooley, Klem Road South School, 1025 Klem Road, Webster NY, 14580.

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PALMYRA: Passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the age of 57. He was born on October 22, 1957 in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his sister Debbie Nicklaw and brother Bruce Nicklaw. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Heather; daughter Christina Nicklaw and sons Zachary Alan (Andrea) Nicklaw and Alexander Jacob Nicklaw; granddaughter; parents, Howard and Patricia Nicklaw; sister, Karn (James) Wingate; brother, Howard Nicklaw. Friends and family are invited to join together for a time of visitation on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 3-6PM at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 123 East Jackson Street, Palmyra, NY 14522 where a service will follow at 6PM. Memorials may be made in Ronald’s memory to the Palmyra-Macedon Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 66, Palmyra, NY 14522.

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PALMYRA: Passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with colon cancer. Carol was born on March 29, 1947 in Canandaigua, NY to the late S.L. and Charlotte “O’Connell” Lyons. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Richard; children, Susan (Jeff) Vandewinckel of Arlington, Tennesee, Michael (Jodi) Ocque of Wolcott, NY and Mark Ocque of Palmyra, NY; grandchildren; great grandchild; brothers, Donald Lyons of Clifton Springs, NY and Paul Lyons of Canandaigua, NY. Friends and family are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 5-8PM at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 1040 State Route 31, Macedon, NY 14502 where a service to celebrate Carol’s life will be offered on Friday, April 29, 2016 at a time to be announced. Memorials may be made in Carol’s name to the the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489.

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CLYDE: Also known as Little John, 66, of Clyde passed away on April 22, 2016 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. He was a well-known CB Radio technician repairman. He loved his guitars and enjoyed playing and composing songs. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war from 1968 to 1971. John was loved by many and an inspiration to all. He was a proud husband, father and grandpa. He is predeceased by his father I. John Buettner and son John A. Buettner Jr. (1977-1986). He is survived by his loving wife Valerie; mother Patricia DiSanto Spencer; children Sally, Michelle, Julie and Michael of Florida; sister Antoinette Farr; brothers Steve and Alan and 14 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Valerie Buettner 98 E. Genesee St. Clyde, NY 14433 for medical and funeral expenses. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Crusoe Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressd at hsnorton.com

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RED CREEK: Age 95 of Red Creek passed away peacefully Friday morning at her home. She was born in Oswego and was the daughter of the late Reginald and Lydia Tame Swinyard. Mrs. DeMas was the wife of the late Ralph D. DeMas who died in August of 1989. She was a guidance counselor for the Red Creek School District for many years, retiring in 1974. She traveled extensively throughout the world and the United States. In addition to her travel she enjoyed music, playing the piano, reading and driving her car. Nora loved her community. She lived in Red Creek for over 70 years. She would like to be remembered as a good friend and neighbor. Mrs. Demas is survived by her daughter, Susan and son in-law Michael of Baldwinsville, her grandson Andrew Wrench and great grandson Hunter, her grandson David Wrench and wife Anaiah of St.Augustine, Florida. Nora’s family will always remember her upbeat personality, independent nature and zest for life as well as her kind and loving spirit. At Nora’s request There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Victory Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home.

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PITTSFORD: Dr. Lekhraj “Raj” Kachoria, 78, of Pittsford, NY, died on April 19, 2016. He was born in a small desert town in India, the youngest son of Balkrishan and Rupivi Kachoria. He was the first in his village to make it to medical school and become a doctor, affectionately known to this day by the community as “Dr. Raj.” He completed medical school in India and received an advanced degree in Tropical Medicine in England in 1964. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1970 and lived in several cities, including Boston where Dr. Kachoria worked at Boston Children’s Hospital as a pediatrician. After moving to Pittsford in 1974, Dr. Kachoria started his own private pediatric clinic in Macedon, NY, where he practiced for more than 40 years before retiring and donating the practice to Thompson Health and the University of Rochester. He also saw patients at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, Rochester General and was a clinical faculty member at the University of Rochester. Dr. Kachoria was active in the Indian community, serving as President of the Hindu Temple of Rochester for more than three years. He was also an avid reader and aspiring poet. A collection of poems and essays are soon to be published posthumously in a 200-page plus volume. He leaves his beloved wife, Bhagwanti, sons Vikram and Naresh, daughter-in-law Carrie and grandchildren, Abby, Ellie and Kellen. He also leaves his sister Ravti, cousins, nephews and nieces. Dr. Raj was preceded by his brother Hotchand. Funeral services were held for Dr. Kachoria on Thursday, April 21 at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorial gifts in memory of Dr. Kachoria can be made to the Hindu Temple of Rochester, P.O. Box 20061 Rochester, NY 14602 – 0061.

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NEWARK: Nancy Jane Blankenberg, 74 entered eternal rest peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at DeMay Living Center. Nancy was born the daughter of the late John and Geraldine (Orbaker) Blankenberg on Wednesday, June 4, 1941 in Newark, NY. She graduated from Phelps High School class of 1959. Nancy retired from Fold Pak where she worked 28 years. She loved to garden, was an amazing cook, loved to knit and crochet. But, her biggest joy was her family. Nancy was a devoted and selfless mother and nana. With a huge heart and an awesome sense of humor. She was loved beyond words and will be missed sorely by all that had the pleasure of having known her. Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Michelle Bassett Garrett; granddaughters Ashley Luna and Samantha (Tim) Austin; great grandson Joshua Arnold; siblings Donna (Herman) Lunser, Judy Blankenberg, John Blankenberg and James (Toni) Blankenberg; many nieces and nephews. Nancy was predeceased by her son Michael Bassett. According to Nancy’s wishes, there will be no services. The family will have a celebration of her life at a later date. In memory of Nancy, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to DeMay Living Center, 100 Sunset Dr. Newark, NY 14513 in acknowledgement of the loving care they provided for her. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

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NEWARK: Went to be with our Lord on Friday April 22, 2016 at age 55 after a courageous batle with cancer. He is survived by son Frederick Trumble; daughters Tiffany Baker and Syndie Babb; stepsons William Fuller and John (Kelly) Fuller; brothers Thomas (Tracy) Babb, Terry Babb, Ronald (Rosie) Babb, David Babb, Michael Babb; sisters Wyona Carey and Paula Purcell. He was predeceased by father Larry Vrooman; mother Amanda (Balliet, Babb) Bishop; sister Cindy Miller and grandmother Wyona Ward. Memorials may be made American Cancer Society.

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LYONS: Age 75, of Montezuma St. died Monday (April 25, 2016) at Newark Manor. William was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, November 12, 1940, son of Tomas & Felicita Baez Nieves. Survived by his wife Aurea Accevedo; son, Jose (Betty) Figueroa of Lyons; three grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters. Predeceased by Goddaughter, Dilicia in 2015. Friends may call Wednesday (April 27), 4-6 p.m. at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St. Lyons. Graveside service Thursday 10 a.m. South Lyons Cemetery, Rt. 14S.

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NEWARK: Age 87, died Tuesday (April 26, 2016) at the DeMay Living Center. She is survived by her children John, Roger, Charlene, Philip, Donna, Janet, Pat and Lyle; 15 grandchildren and dozens of great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Marian was loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Walter “Bill” and Mildred Furr Davidson, her husband James Wallace and a son Scott. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in East Palmyra Cemetery. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

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NEWARK: Gary Lee Sergent, 69, died Tuesday (April 26, 2016) at his home Mr. Sergent was born October 3, 1946 in Clifton Springs, the son of Martin and Ruth Anna Dreffine Sergent. He had attended Newark High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. where he earned his GED. Gary had worked at Xerox for a time and for 30 years as senior systems designer and sales rep. for Krapf Business Systems/Magnatag Products. In his retirement, he did maintenance and limo driving at Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs where he was very well liked by the staff and residents. He had been active with the Clifton Springs Jaycees and the New York Jaycees Association where he was chairman of the family life development program. Gary was a girl scout leader while his daughters were in scouting, at the time the only male leader in the area. June 20, 1987, he married the love of his life and soul-mate Micky. They enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching and woodworking. Making signs and birdhouses were their specialties. At St. Michael’s Church, Gary volunteered for many projects, the rummage sales, the apple pie baking, the summer festival and making and selling his wares in the Woodcraft Shop at the Christmas Bazaars and anywhere else that was needed. He always made special effort to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a huge fan of the Newark Pilots baseball league and enjoyed going to their games. Gary also loved playing NYS lottery. He was the son of a military man and spent many years in the Virginia Beach area. He developed a love for the beach, hence many vacation were spent at Myrtle Beach. He was a member of the August Mauer Post, American Legion Gary was always known in the community to lend a helping hand and was a friend to everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife Michaela “Micky” Wasson Sergent; children Amy (Andrew) Pieters, Kimbery (Douglas) Groover, Kari Sergent, Erin (Brice) Fisher and step-son Scott (Charlie Ann Camp) Bridger; grandchildren Adam, Kaydee, Nathan, Kaitlyn, Jenna, Hannah, Zoe, Benjamin, Oakley, Hayden and Breanna all of Newark; a sister Joan Faye Sergent a resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home. Gary was predeceased by his father Martin and mother Ruth Anna, his brothers Donald, Robert and David Sergent. Friends may call from 2 – 5 P.M. on Sunday (May 1st ) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday (May 2nd) at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery. Immediately following, friends many join the family for a reception at St. Michael’s Church Hall, South Main Street. Newark. Memorials, in his memory, may be made to a Life Time Care, 1000 West Miller Street, Newark, New York 14513 or to St. Michael Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513. Remembrances may be sent to murphyandsonsfuneralhome.co

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WALWORTH: April 26, 2016. Joe is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughter, Carly Marie; son, Rocco Michael II; mother, Shirley Eve (Drozda) Olivieri; father, Rocco Michael (Gabriele) Olivieri; sister, Dawn Marie Olivieri. No prior calling. Joe’s Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9AM at Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport, where a Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers kindly consider donations to Carly and Rocco’s college funds, directly to Lisa.

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MACEDON: Eugene Joseph Jackson, 81 years old, died at 1:32 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Gene was deeply loved by his wife of 58 years, Gail, Gregory Jackson and daughter, Jody Moulton, son-in-law, Mark Jackson and daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren. Also survived by his twin sisters, Dorothy and Ruth. Predeceased by his brother Ronnie, sister, Carol, son, Jeff, and his beloved parents, Stewart and Martha.

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HAMBURG, NY: Died April 24, 2016, age 64, of complications following surgery. Chuck was born March 19, 1952 in Evans City, PA to Harold and June Edinger. His family moved to Palmyra in 1964. He graduated from Pal-Mac in 1970, attended SUNY Cortland; served 2 years in the Marine Corps, transferred to Cornell University, and graduated from Cornell Vet School in 1981. Chuck worked in both large and small animal practices throughout his career. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Jodi, and is survived by his sister, Bonnie (William) Thompson of Staunton, VA and former wife, Sue Bassage, of Sodus Point, NY. Chuck loved to fish and hunt and loved his dogs. Services will be private.

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LYONS: Age 59, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Newark Wayne Hospital in Newark. Dana was born on July 2, 1956, a son to the late Evan H. and Marie A. Nichols Puckett. Dana is survived by his wife, Diana Puckett of Lyons; daughters, Christina Puckett (Bill Baker), Jennifer (Christopher) Wagner and LeeAnna (Usiel) Hernandez all of Lyons; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Gail) Puckett of NC and Russell Puckett of NC.; sisters, Carrie (Chuck) Peglow of Marion and Brenda Beman of Lyons. Dana is predeceased by his daughter Lisa M. Puckett and his brother Harold Puckett. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday (May 3), 6 pm at New Life Assembly of God Church, 7608 Route 31, Lyons, NY 14489. Contributions may be made in Dana’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1120 S. Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14620

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