CLYDE: Shirley June Watrous, 73 entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital – ER. Shirley was born the daughter of the late Gordon and June (Botsford) Skofstad on Saturday, October 28, 1944 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from high school and then received her degree in nursing. Shirley worked at Wayne Medical Group in Newark for several years. She was a member of the Clyde Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Lyons Silver Sneakers Club. Traveling with her late husband was always a fun time for Shirley. However, spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren, was the most delightful and loving time she spent. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis (Vicky) of Newark, David (Janice) of Whitesboro and Daniel (Jennifer) Watrous of Central Square; grandchildren, Nathan (Emily), Amberlynn, Landon, David, Allyson, Ryan and Andrew; several nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Dale Watrous on Jan. 22, 2014 and sister, Ursula Presley. All services will be private. Burial will take place in McGrawville Rural Cemetery, McGraw, NY. In memory of Shirley, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Pediatrics, 1200 Driving Park Ave, Newark, NY 14513 You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

NEWARK: Entered into eternal rest, on August 28, 2018 at age 59. Predeceased by brother: Charles Andrew. Karen was born the daughter of the late Leland and Mabel (Mollenkopf) Pembroke on Friday, September 12, 1958 in Newark, NY.  She spent 23 years working for the Breen family through ownership of Bell’s IGA and Save A Lot, spending several years as front end manager.  She loved all the friends and “adopted” children she made during her time at the store.  She enjoyed gardening, the beach and her cats. Karen will be remembered by her longtime partner, Charles Brown, daughter Stacey (Elizabeth Neal) Brooks, brother: Donald Andrew; sister: Sandra Francis; nieces: Melanie (Aaron) Rowe; Marlene (Craig Perkins) Francis; nephew: Guy (Missy) Andrew. Calling hours will be held on (Sunday) September 2, 2018 from 2pm – 4pm at Young Funeral Home, Williamson, NY.   In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Karen can be made to the Wayne County Humane Society or to the Newark Public Library. Online condolences can be expressed at youngfuneralhomeny.com

ROCHESTER: Died on Sun., Aug. 26, 2018 at the age of 80. Alvah John Walker was born on March 7, 1938 in Canandaigua, NY the son of Alvah and Ruth Inkley Walker. He was a 1956 graduate of Marion High School. Following graduation from the Eastman School of Music, Dr. Walker taught music in Spencerport. From there he moved to Charlestown, MD where he taught at Washington College. John came back to the Rochester area and Finger Lakes Community Collegewhere he helped develop the music department and taught from 1973 to 2002. John is survived by his sister Janet (Gene) Walker Hermenet; brother D. Gordon (Jacqueline) Walker and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A graveside service will be held at 5pm on Wed., Sept. 5 at the Palmyra Cemetery (Please meet at the main gate, 272 Vienna St.). A celebration of his life will be held at Flaherty’s Restaurant, 113 Rt. 31, Macedon following the service. All are welcome to attend. Donations in his honor may be made to the Dr. A. John Walker Scholarship Fund. Online: https//giveflcc.edu or by mail to FLCC foundation, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Online condolences @ rlyostfuneralhome.com

LYONS: Age 97, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born April 26, 1921 to parents Harry and Fanny Lazier in Alloway, a hamlet in Lyons, New York. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter J. Engels and her nine siblings. She is survived by her children John (Peggy) of Sheridan, Wyoming, Sally Martin (Robert) of Victor, NY, and Brian (Sheila) of Lyons, NY; grandchildren Renee Clay (Daniel), Adam (Heather) and Melissa Levo (Brian); great grandchildren Kellen and Drake Clay. Amelia was a life-long member of the Lyons Presbyterian Church serving as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, elder and usher over many years.  She was recognized as the 2001 Woman of Faith by the Geneva Presbytery. Amelia also was a life-long resident of Alloway.  She has resided at Wayne County Nursing Home for the last eight months. As a child she attended the Alloway District #10 School until its closure, then attended and graduated from the Lyons Union School. She married Walter in 1941. She was his devoted work partner in all his endeavors. She joined him in running the Alloway Red and White Store. She and Walter’s sister Marion ran the store while Walt and his brother were in the service during WWII. After the store was sold in 1955, she helped him with his radio and television business.  In the 1960’s and 70’s they again purchased and ran the Alloway store together. After Walter’s retirement, Amelia worked at the Newark Developmental Center until she retired in 1980s. Amelia was known for her sense of humor and looking for ways to help others. She had great pride in being a resident of the small community of Alloway and maintained the tradition of holding an annual Alloway picnic. She will be remembered as the unofficial “Mayor of Alloway”. A memorial service will be held at a future date at the family’s convenience. Donations may be made in Amelia’s memory to Lyons Presbyterian Church Organ Fund or the Lyons Fire Department. Arrangements are with Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, Lyons, NY. keysorfuneralhomes.com

LYONS: Age 94, currently a resident of Ontario Center for Rehab & Healthcare in Canandaigua, passed away August 17, 2018. Anna will be missed by her friends at former care facilities in Lyons, Palmyra and Canandaigua. Burial is in Elmwood Cemetery, Lyons. Services are with Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons. keysorfuneralhomes 

ROSE: Held hands with god as he called her home August 1, 2018. She blessed this earth on May 10 1958 in North Rose NY. She was beautiful mother, friend, sister, aunt and wife. She was predeceased by her Mother Marjorie Disanto and her Father Lionel Richard Betts, Brother David Betts and her first husband William McKinney. She left to honor her memory her husband Stanley Harris, three beautiful daughters Nicole Harris, Amy McKinney, and Holly Brothers. Brothers Gary (Susan) Betts of Canastota, Dennis (Maryanne) Betts of Clyde, Charles Betts of Rose. Sisters Dawn (Robert) Hetzke of Clyde and baby sister Kathryn Betts of Newark. Nephews are Jason, Todd, Joshua and Justin and niece Crystal and beloved grandkids, Jordyn, lsaiah, Jameson, McKenzie, Tyeryn, Dimitri, Alexis, DJ., Bella along with a number of great grandkids. She also has numerous friends and associates she leaves behind to honor her name. Funeral service  will be held at the Rose Methodist United Church On September 8th in Rose NY at 12 pm. Reception after at the Rose Community Center where food and family will gather to honor Cheryl’s memory. Any donations on Cheryl’s behalf can go to cure for emphysema, or COPD, or charity of choice.

SODUS: Age 44, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Robert and Thelma Gillette. He is survived by his daughters, Emily, Alison and Morgan of Sodus and their mother, Lorie Ribis (Glerum); mother, Fran Gillette of Williamson; brother, Daniel of Williamson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends and family are invited to calling hours 4:00pm-7:30pm, Wednesday, September 5th at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 W. Main St., Sodus, NY 14551. Where funeral service will be held promptly at 7:30pm. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Cracker Box Palace, 6450 Shaker Rd., Alton, NY 14413. Condolences may be expressed at hsnorton.com

ONTARIO: After a brief illness, Ronald passed away on August 29, 2018 at age 66.  He was born on July 1, 1952 in Walworth, NY to the late Milard and Mildred Sharrow. Ronald was also predeceased by his son, Daniel Sharrow.  Survived by his wife, Jean Sharrow; children, Michael (Stephanie) Sharrow, Dawn Sharrow, Brett Klem and Jill Klem; grandchildren, Emma and Destiny Sharrow; sisters, Rebecca Mancini and Connie Lake; several nieces, nephews and other family. Ronald retired from Xerox after 25 years. He loved camping, woodworking and working in his shop. Above all, Ronald was a loving husband, father, grandfather and altogether he was a great person who touched many lives. Family and friends may gather for calling hours from 11 AM – 2 PM on Tuesday (September 4) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519, where his funeral service will be held at 2 PM. Interment in Furnaceville Cemetery. Contributions in Ronald’s memory may be directed to Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519.  To leave the family an online condolence, please visit .murphyfuneralservices.com.

WILLIAMSON: Entered into rest on (Thursday) August 23, 2018 at age 51. Predeceased by his mother: Ruth Timmerman. Survived by his loving wife: Bonnie; sons: Jeff and Chris Timmerman; father: Alfred Timmerman; brothers: David, Roger and Michael (Krista) Timmerman; sister: Rebecca (Jose’ Hernandez) Timmerman; nieces and nephews: Margaret, Jackie, Emily, Cody, Nathan and Derek; step-nephews/nieces: Alex and Jose’ Jr.; Corey and Kayla Kern, and Sierra Hernandez; uncle:  Raymond (Debbie) Kennedy; aunt: Judy Farnsworth; many extended family members and friends. ​No calling hours will be observed.  A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be expressed at youngfuneralhomeny.com

LYONS: Age 61, of Broad St., passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 after an extended illness. Amy was born April 13, 1957 in Sodus, a daughter to the late Earl and Muriel DeSanto Pembroke. She worked for WalMart in Newark for many years after 41 years of employment. Predeceased by her brother, Martin Pembroke and sister, Nancy Pembroke.  She is survived by her sisters, Marlene (Randy) Crandell of Sodus and Katheryn Jock of Sodus; 3 nephews, Joseph E. Jock, Raymond L. Jock and Michael L. (Breyn) Crandell; niece, Rebecca Fries; great-nieces and nephew, Brody and Paige Crandell and Morgan Verbridge. Calling hours will be held Monday (Sept. 3) from 4 pm to 6 pm followed by a funeral service at 6pm.  Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Pultneyville. keysorfuneralhomes.com

MACEDON: Passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at age 58. Interment, Riverside Cemetery.

ONTARIO: After a brief illness, Ronald passed away on August 29, 2018 at age 66. He was born on July 1, 1952 in Walworth, NY to the late Milard and Mildred Sharrow. Ronald was also predeceased by his son, Daniel Sharrow. Survived by his wife, Jean Sharrow; children, Michael (Stephanie) Sharrow, Dawn Sharrow, Brett Klem and Jill Klem; grandchildren, Emma and Destiny Sharrow; sisters, Rebecca Mancini and Connie Lake; several nieces, nephews and other family. Family and friends may gather for calling hours from 11AM-2PM on Tuesday (September 4) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519, where his funeral service will be held at 2 PM. Interment in Furnaceville Cemetery. Contributions in Ronald’s memory may be directed to Pines of Peace, 2378 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit: murphyfuneralservices.com

NORTH ROSE: Age 84, passed away at Newark Wayne Hospital on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Predeceased by her husband Roland in 1991, granddaughter, Christina Flynn in 1973, and siblings, Larry, Ronald, Beatrice and Lillian.  Survived by her 3 children, Lynda (Leonard) Daly of Syracuse, Edward Webber of North Rose, and Pamela (James) Flynn of Huron; 5 grandchildren, Andrianna, Jennifer, James, Jr., Joseph and Annette; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Thursday (Sept. 6) from 2 to 4 pm at Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., North Rose, where a funeral service will follow at 4 pm.  Burial will be private at Rose Cemetery. For those wishing, memorials may be made to Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd. Lyons, NY  14489 or to the American Lung Association. keysorfuneralhomes.com

NEWARK:  Entered peacefully into rest with family by her side, after a courageous battle with COPD on September 2, 2018 at age 58. Predeceased by her parents: Robert and Gladys (Stipke) Gilbert, sister: Beverly “Bevie” Hotchkiss; brother: Rick J. Gilbert, Sr. Survived by her loving children: Nathan (Lisa) VanGorder; Kymberly (Tray) Smith and Sarah Bergfjord; adored grandchildren: Lillian, Olivia, Brayden, Vanity, LoLo, “Lily” and “Miles;” siblings: Betty Jane Moses, Barb Vickery, Rob (Julie) Gilbert, and Betsy (Nick) Americo; brother in law: Stephen Hotchkiss; nieces and nephews: Leslie and Patrick Moses, Tiffany Damore, Melissa Alvarado and Barney Yost, Amber, Russell, Robert and Abbie Gilbert, Brandon Tilburg and Rick Gilbert, Jr.; many extended family members and friends. A private celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be expressed at youngfuneralhomeny.com

SODUS:  Went home to his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family on September 3, 2018 at age 84. Predeceased by his parents: Robert King and Charlie and Helen Jackson. Art proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was the founder of the Sodus Center Christian School.  He was a longtime pastor for the Faith Fellowship Church and had a love to minister to people in the community. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Florence; sons:  William (Donna), Douglas, Daniel (Elizabeth) King; grandchildren: Joshua, Christopher, Sarah, Zack, Amanda, Shana, Danielle (Nick), Timothy (Megan), Peter, Sam, Michael, Grace and Brandon; great grandchildren:  Lillian Nicole, Anton and Colton; many extended family members and friends. A celebration of Art’s life will be held on (Sunday) September 9, 2018 at 3pm at Young Funeral Home, Williamson, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Art can be made to Faith Fellowship Church or to Sodus Center Fire Department. Online condolences can be expressed at youngfuneralhomeny.com.

WOLCOTT: Age 83, passed away, Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital. Interment in Huron Evergreen Cemetery.

 SODUS: Age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Eleanor and foster sister, Rochelle Harris. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah of Sodus; children, Brian (April Parrish) of Sodus, Sara (Justin) McDonald of Lyons; grandchildren, Charles Putman, Mackenzie Putman, Aaron McDonald, Hollie Parrish; siblings, Steve (Ginny) of Lyons, David (Carol) of Lyons, Susan (Joe) Pezzulo of Rochester, Elaine (Scott) Williams of Ontario, Yvonne (Don) VandenBussche of Lyons; foster sister, Thelma Orta of Oswego; brother-in-laws, Donald (Georgia) Vanderlinde of Sodus, John (Florence) Vanderlinde of Sodus, David Vanderlinde of Williamson; sister-in-law, Doris Schinsing of Marion; several nieces and nephews and host of other relatives and friends. The family expresses thanks to all of the staff of the Neuro-Medicine ICU at Strong Memorial Hospital for their care of Bernie and also to Mercy Flight Central and “first responders” for their quick response time. Friends and family are invited to call 2-4pm & 6-8pm, Friday, September 7th, 2018 at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 W. Main St., Sodus, NY 14551. Where funeral services will be held at 11am, Saturday, September 8th, 2018. Interment in Sodus Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424. 

NEWARK: Kernsandra Tosca, 21, died Sunday (September 2, 2018) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Kernsandra is survived by her son Demontez, her father Luis Tosca of Newark; her sister Meranda Thebert-Torres of Newark; a brother Andrew James Wells of Ontario.  She was predeceased by her mother Mandi Tosca-Smith. Friends may call on Friday (September 7, 2018) from 4-6 PM at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark.  A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 6 PM. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

 June 22, 1946 – September 2, 2018

LOUISBURG: Richard Alan Tompkins, 72, of Louisburg, died Sunday morning at his home. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jean P. Tompkins. Richard was born in Sodus, NY. He was a Navy Veteran where he served in Vietnam. He was a retired Correctional Officer with the NC Department of Corrections. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion Post 105. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Deborah A. Tompkins; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Joanna Tompkins of Oxford; Kevin and Adina Tompkins of Reidsville; sisters and brother-in-law, Diane DeVogelaere of Canandaigua, NY; Marilyn and Craig Durbin of Harriman, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Charles W. and Linda Tompkins of North Rose, NY; 7 – grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg. www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

MARION: Milton Davis passed away on September 2, 2018, surrounded by his family at the age of 75. Milton Engley Davis, known as Davey to his family, was born on August 4, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Milton Davis and Martha (nee Grinnell) Davis. Milton was also predeceased by his sister Margery Diamond. Milton graduated from Cheltenham High School in 1962. Milton served as a Marine for 4 years. He worked as a trainer at Xerox for many years. He married Deborah Soucy in 1983. They had two children, Matthew Milton Davis and Kimberly Jean (nee Davis) Nortier. Milton was a loving father and grandfather. He is remembered as someone who loved life. He was a wonderful role model to his children who he taught his knowledge of fishing and love of nature to. He loved tending to his yard and garden. He also enjoyed his daily walks with his dog yogi. Many memories were shared every summer among four generations at the Davis Family Cottage in Bayside, Maine. Milton gave the “gift of life” as a donor to our local bone and tissue bank so that others in need may benefit and be able to continue to live a more healthy, comfortable life. Milton is survived by his son Matthew Davis, daughter Kimberly Nortier, their respective spouses Allison Domzalski and Matthew Nortier; his sisters, Sandra Mathers and Elizabeth  Tutein;  grandchildren Leonard Matthew Nortier and Allie Jean Nortier, and his beloved dog Yogi. 

Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Milton Davis on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1040 Route State Route 31, Macedon, NY 14502. Visitation with family will be held from 10AM until 11AM when a memorial service to celebrate Milton’s life will be offered.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Milton’s memory can be made to a charitable organization of your choice. To light a candle, leave a condolence, or upload a photo, please visit murphyfuneralservices.com.