RUTH C. DERRENBACHER
DANSVILLE - Ruth C. Derrenbacher, 80, of Eagle Street, passed away at the home of her daughter, Dale, in Wayland on Wednesday evening (June 25, 2003) after a lengthy illness.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 13, at 1 p.m. in the Dansville Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dansville Presbyterian Church, 3 School St.; or the Dansville Public Library, 200 Main St., both of Dansville, N.Y. 14437.
Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville.
RAYMOND J. KOHNKE
CERRITOS, Calif. - Raymond J. Kohnke, formerly of Hornell, passed away Monday (July 7, 2003) in Cerritos, Calif.
He was born in Hornell and graduated from Hornell High School in 1953.
He received a degree from the University of Buffalo, and was commissioned in the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Richard; daughter, Maria; two brothers, Jack of Leesburg, Fla., and Dr. Robert of Niagara Falls.
Services were handled in California.
DOROTHY R. (BURDICK) FISHER
ROCHESTER - Dorothy R. (Burdick) Fisher, 91, passed away Thursday (July 10, 2003).
She is predeceased by her husband, Paul A. Fisher; and her sister, Iilean Taylor.
She is survived by her son, James R. (Linda) of Greece; two grandchildren, Kelly and Andy; a sister, Frances Rae Covert of Romulus; as well as several nieces and nephews, including Sally Brown and Robert Taylor.
There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to a memorial service Monday at 6 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 2415 Chili Ave., Rochester.
There will be a private interment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Wood Commons, Dorothy's home for the past several months.
Arrangements in care of Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home.
ROBERT L. HILL
WELLSVILLE - Robert L. Hill, 65, of 2496 Perkins Rd., died Saturday (July 12, 2003) at his home with his wife present.
He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio.
As a young man he served in the United States Marine Corps. He then made the San Francisco Bay area his home, where in 1972 he met his wife, Judy. They have been residents of Wellsville since 1979. He was self-employed as the owner of the Andover Liquor Store and the Emporium of Andover, as well as the owner/manager of several rental properties.
Bob loved spending time with his family and friends, being in nature, and pursuing many interests: business ventures, building, remodeling, and landscaping projects, and artistic endeavors particularly carving and sculpting. He will be remembered for his positive outlook and love of life by the many family and friends whose lives he touched.
Friends are invited to call at the family residence from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the SPCA serving Allegany County.
ANNA J. SECHLER
LIVERPOOL - Anna J. Sechler, 80, formerly of Edgeview Estates, passed away Sunday (June 29, 2003) in St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.
Born Oct. 14, 1922, in Hornell, the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Caladuzzi) Solinas, she had resided in Liverpool for the past seven years. She had been employed as a seamstress for the former Hornell Dress Factory. Ann was a communicant of St. Ann's Church in Hornell.
She was predeceased by her husband, George Sechler in 1995.
She is survived by one daughter, Ann Hall of Liverpool; two sons, George Sechler of Washington state, and Paul Sechler of Syracuse; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Honoring Ann's wishes, there were no calling hours. Graveside services were held July 1 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fremont.
Friends wishing to remember Ann, are asked to consider a contribution to the SPCA, East Molloy Road, Mattydale, N.Y. 13211.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell.
ROSEMARY M. "RO" DANAHER
HORNELL - Rosemary M. "Ro" Danaher, 87, of 72 Jane St., passed away Friday afternoon (July 11, 2003) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell, where she had been a patient for the past five days.
Born in Hornell on July 28, 1915, she was a daughter of the late John and Josephine (DiBarbieri) Mattie. She was married to William A. Danaher, who predeceased her on Aug. 23, 1985, after 43 years of marriage.
A resident of Hornell for most of her life, Rosemary was a graduate of St. Ann's School and Hornell High School, Class of 1934.
She was employed by the War Department and also assisted in the operation of the family owned business, the former Mattie's Soda & Lunch in Hornell. She was also employed as a secretary for St. James School of Nursing and retired in 1979 as a secretary in the registrar's office at SUNY at Alfred.
Rosemary was a communicant of St. Ann's Church, a member of the Ladies of Columbus, a member of St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary and also served as a volunteer at the Aquinas Gift Shop at the hospital, a member of the Italian-American Womens Club of the Carducci Lodge, Sons of Italy and a member of the National Secretary Association.
She enjoyed cooking, shopping, going to lunch and spending time with her family and friends.
Her family includes her two daughters, Joanne (Dr. Gary) Chaison of Worcester, Mass., and Kathleen (Leonard) Caruso of Hornell; her son, James (Patricia) Danaher of Amity Lake; her three grandchildren, Kristen Caruso of Boston, Mass., Jeffrey (Carly) Danaher of Little Genesee, and Jason Danaher of Frankfort, Ky.; her great-grandson, Riley Danaher; her two sisters, Yolanda Fiordo and Anita Shick, both of Hornell; also her nieces, nephews, cousins, and her best friend, Grace Eagan.
Besides her parents and husband, Rosemary was predeceased by her two brothers, Joseph Mattie, who was killed in action in 1944 during World War II and John Mattie in 1988; and her three sisters, Angelica Mattie in 1997, Teresa Haynes in 2000 and Marguerite Mattie in 2001.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet her family at St. Ann's Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in Rosemary's memory to either, St. Ann's School Adopt a Student Program, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell or to St. Ann's Church Roof Replacement Project, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
DONALD J. LAW
AVOCA - Donald J. Law, 71, died late Friday evening (July 11, 2003) at his home at 5321 County Route 8, after a long illness.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Donald served with the U.S. Army from 1951-53. He had resided in Avoca since 1963, and was employed for 17 years by Schulers Farms and for 11 years by the Gunlocke Company, Inc. in Wayland.
On Nov. 3, 1953, he was married in Sparta, N.C., to the former Nancy Jesmer, who survives.
His family also includes his two daughters, Edith Plummer and Donna (Ted) Hershberger; two sons, Raymond Law and Carl Law; his eight grandchildren and one-great grandchild; his sister, Shirley (Hubert) McCartin of Adams Center; his three brothers, Lawrence (Evelyn) Law of Osmond, Fla., Percy (Maxine) Law of Fine and Guy (Jean) Law of Edwards; also, his nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents and several brothers and sisters, Donald was predeceased by his grandson, Rick Seager, in 1998.
Calling hours are 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Avoca Assembly of God Church, 11 Griswold St., Avoca, where a funeral service will be held following calling hours at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Samuel Stetter will officiate. Committal services and interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
Those wishing may contribute in Donald's memory to either the Avoca Volunteer Ambulance Service, Avoca, N.Y. 14809, or to the American Heart Association, Hearts Gift Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220-3049, or to the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14620.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home (formerly Bond-Davis & Bishop Funeral Home), 22 N. Main St., Avoca.
SISTER MARY COLETTE FRANK
ROCHESTER - Sister Mary Colette Frank died Friday (July 11, 2003). She is survived by nieces, nephews and the Sisters of Mercy.
Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and 2-5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Her funeral Mass will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Motherhouse Chapel with her nephew, the Rev. Edward Frank of Augusta, Ga., as presider. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Holy Sepulchure Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse.
EMERSON LANPHERE
FRIENDSHIP - C. Emerson Lanphere, 91, of 16 Queen Ann St., died Tuesday (July 15, 2003) at WCA Hospital in Jamestown following a brief illness.
Born Oct. 20, 1911 in Jamestown, he was the son of John W. and Anna C. (Chandler) Lanphere. On Aug. 9, 1936 in Westfield, he married the former Doris C. Engberg, who survives.
Mr. Lanphere had attended the Jamestown rural district schools and for several years was manager of Loblaws Grocery Store in Jamestown. Moving to Friendship with his family in 1953, he sold Electrolux Cleaners for many years. Later he became owner-operator of a new business named Ideal Motor Sales operating the business for 40 years, up to the present time. Also, he was a bus driver for Friendship Central School for several years.
He was an avid baseball fan and loved his family.
He was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church and was a 40+ year member of the Friendship Rotary Club. He had served faithfully in the Club and held perfect attendance for 34 years. Also, he was a two-time recipient of the Paul Harris Award and had held all the offices of the club over the years. He was the oldest and most current member to date.
Surviving are a son, Gordon E. (Bridgette) Lanphere of Hammondsport; three daughters, Marian L. (Glenn "Bill") Clark of Friendship, Margaret A. (Ford) Easton of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Martha J. (James) Burdick of Fredonia; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son-in-law, William A. McQueen; six brothers, Theodore Lanphere, Frank Lanphere, John Lanphere, James Lanphere, Stewart Lanphere, and Elmer Lanphere; four sisters, Leah Nichols, Carolyn Carpenter, Gladys Lanphere and Vivian Walsh.
Friends may call at the Treusdell Funeral Home in Friendship from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday from noon-1 p.m. at the Friendship United Methodist Church at which time services will be held (1 p.m.). The Rev. Robert Schooley, pastor and the Rev. Cornelius C. DeGroat of Spencerport will officiate.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship.
Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Social Services Foundation, 715 Falconer St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701.
NELSON BERT KINNEY
CANISTEO - Nelson Bert Kinney, 87, of Greenwood Street, entered into rest peacefully at his home Wednesday (July 16, 2003) with the love and care of his wife by his side.
Bert was born Dec. 8, 1915 in Campbell, the son of Thaddeus and Leona Faulkerson Kinney. He married Eva M. George on Dec. 9, 1939 in Kirkwood.
He was predeceased by a brother, Asabel Kinney and a sister, Lola Dauch.
Bert was a trainman and conductor for the Erie, Erie/Lackawana railroad for 40 years, was a member of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canisteo where he had served as a deacon and trustee. Bert was not only a conductor on the railroad but a man of many talents. Being blessed with a great mind to figure things out and hands that could make his thoughts become a reality. From carpentry to masonry and even painting pictures, his works of art are evident throughout his home and surroundings.
In addition to his wife of nearly 64 years, Eva M. Kinney of Canisteo, he is survived by three sons, Thomas Kinney of Hawaii, Edward (Thera) Kinney of Dalton, Ga., and Dr. Bruce Kinney of Kent, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at a later date to be announced.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, N.Y. 14830.
Arrangements are in the care of the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo.
