TABATHA MARIE (BASSETT) BRYANT
PENFIELD/GREENWOOD - Tabatha Marie (Bassett) Bryant, 26, died unexpectedly at her home in Penfield, Monday (July 14, 2003).
Tabatha was born Oct. 8, 1976 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, the daughter of Virginia Hentges and Carroll Leroy Bassett. She married Kevin C. Bryant on Dec. 26, 1997 in Fairport.
She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Rev. Carol Bassett; her maternal grandmother, Clara Hentges; and brother, Chris Winebrenner.
Tabatha was employed at M&T Bank and was also a legal assistant at her husband's law office in Greece. She was a graduate of Greenwood Central School, class of 1994, and a member of the Community of Christ in Pittsford where she loved to sing and was often asked to be a soloist at her church.
Survivors include her husband, Kevin C. Bryant and her two sons, Kevin C. "KC" Bryant II and Steven B. Bryant, all of Penfield; her mother, Virginia (Cleo) Winebrenner of Iowa; father, Carroll Leroy (Becky) Bassett of Titusville, Fla.; one sister, Samantha Bassett of Jasper; brother, Cyril Winebrenner of Rochester; five step sisters; paternal grandmother, Essie Bassett of Canisteo; maternal grandfather, Cyril Hentges of Montana; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St., Canisteo. A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Community of Christ in Greenwood with the Rev. Michael Allen officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood.
Memorials in the name of Tabatha Marie Bryant may be made to the Community of Christ, c/o Donna Dixon, 83 Rauber St., Wellsville, N.Y. 14895 or Tom Hartwig, 5611 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd., Pittsford, N.Y. 14534.
LARRY THOMAS LEMEN
ARKPORT - Larry Thomas Lemen, 59, of State Route 36, passed away early Wednesday morning (July 16, 2003) at home, following a long illness.
He was born in Dansville, on Sept. 1, 1943, a son of the late Tom Charles and Martha Rose (Holden) Lemen. On June 28, 1963, he was married to the former Jean Hadley, who survives.
Larry was employed as an engineer and foreman at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell for the past 14 years. He was a former employee at Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. in Dansville and Auckland Farms of Arkport.
Larry enjoyed coin collecting, working in the garden and spending time with his wife, Jean and his children and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his dear wife, Jean are: his son, Jeffrey (Cindi) Lemen of Arkport; two daughters, Joni Jean (Jeffery) Lobdell of Dearborn, Mich., and Jeni Lynn Cook of Burns; two brothers, Richard (Marilyn) Lemen of Dansville and Lewis (Lillian) Lemen of Groveland; a sister, Anita (Wilbur) Burger of South Dansville; five grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call today from 7-9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Fox officiating.
Following cremation, internment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. James Mercy Hospital Foundation, Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
ROBERT JOHN STRUBLE, JR.
HOUSTON/WEST ALMOND - Robert John Struble, Jr. passed away Dec. 19, 2002.
He was born Feb. 19, 1934.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 101 West Ave., Angelica.
MAURICE D. "MAURIE" GILBERT
GARWOODS/DANSVILLE - Maurice D. "Maurie" Gilbert, 66, of County Route 15 A in Garwoods, passed away early Sunday morning (July 20, 2003) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a short illness.
He was born in Wayland on July 18, 1937, a son of the late Richard and Wanita Sawdey Gilbert. On March 2, 1957, he was married to Janet Lanphier Gilbert, who survives. He was also predeceased by a sister, Joanne Henderson.
Maurie was a hospital equipment designer at Castle/Sybron in Rochester for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. He had also worked at Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. in Dansville for several years.
He was a member and trustee at the Garwoods United Methodist Church. Maurie was a past member and trustee at the Dansville Presbyterian Church and an active participant with Pack 41 and Troop 40 of the Cub and Boy Scouts at church. He was the 2nd vice president at the King's Daughters and Son's Home of Dansville. He was also a member of the Dansville Fish and Game Club and a former member of the Fearless Hook and Ladder Company of the Dansville Volunteer Fire Department. Maurie's true joys came from spending time with his dear wife, Janet; his children and grandchildren; hunting and camping.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Janet, are four sons, Duane Gilbert of Dunkirk, David Gilbert, Dennis Gilbert, both of Dansville; and Darryl (Kathleen) Gilbert of Pittsboro, N.C.; a niece, Dawn (Duane) Quanz of Wayland; his mother-in-law, Aileen Lanphier of Dansville; a sister, Sharon Huss of Wayland; a half-brother, Donald (Marion) Harvey of Scottsburg; four grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah, Nicholas and Rebecca Gilbert; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may call today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville. A memorial service will be held at the Garwoods United Methodist Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gary Wickard and Betty Holden officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Garwoods United Methodist Church, c/o 1652 State Route 70, Dalton, N.Y. 14836; or the Dansville Presbyterian Church, 3 School St., or the King's Daughters Home, 26 Health St., both of Dansville, N.Y. 14437.
JOYCE A. AMES
WAYLAND - Joyce A. Ames, 60, of County Line Road, Wayland, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday morning (July 19, 2003).
Joyce was born June 17, 1943, in Wayland, the daughter of Bert and Frances (Englert) Gilman. She resided her entire life in the Wayland area. Joyce and Clayton Ames entered into a loving marriage, April 11, 1969, at the Wayland United Methodist Church.
Joyce attended and graduated from Wayland Central School. Joyce's collegiate career included time spent at SUNY Geneseo and Nazareth College. It was at Nazareth that Joyce graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in art education. Joyce spent time at a number of different local schools including Wayland-Cohocton, Dansville Central School and St. Joseph's School, utilizing her degree. Joyce was also employed at different times by Pamela's Florist in Wayland, Swackhamers in Hornell, and Pappas Florist in Dansville.
Over the years, Joyce was very active in the Summer Park Programs, Vince Lombardi Football, and the Cinderella Softball League. Many girls in the local community learned how to play softball because of Joyce. Joyce was also known to make beautiful wedding cakes. When it came to the cakes, she always had a special touch.
Joyce was predeceased by both of her parents, Bert and Frances (Englert) Gilman.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Clayton Ames of Wayland; her son, Jeff Ames of Kentucky; her two daughters, Lynne Ames of Brooklyn and Jodie Ames of Wayland; four grandchildren; her two sisters, Jean Seward of Dansville and Judy (Edward) Perkowski of Wayland; two brothers, James (Barbara) Gilman of New York City and Jack (Pamela) Gilman of Wayland; along with several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Joyce will be held at the convenience of the family. Joyce's funeral arrangements have been completed with the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland.
Contributions in Joyce A. Ames' memory may be made to the Wayland-Cohocton Central School Art Department, West Naples Street, Wayland, N.Y. 14572.
PAUL E. BLACK
DANSVILLE - Paul E. Black, 82, of Mark's Trailer Court in Dansville, passed away Saturday afternoon (July 19, 2003) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, after a short illness.
He was born in New Kensington, Pa., on Nov. 8, 1920, a son of the late Paul and Ann Moore Black. On Aug. 17, 1946, he was married to Ruth Jackman Black, who survives.
Paul was a welder at Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. of Dansville, where he was a member and former vice president of the IAM Local #1665 and the Twenty Five Year Club.
He was a member of the Dansville United Methodist Church, the Daniel Goho Post #87 of the American Legion, and the former Foster Wheeler Men's Bowling League. He was a US Army WWII veteran, serving with the 121st Field Artillery Battalion.
Surviving in addition to his dear wife, Ruth, are a son, Ronald Black of Dansville; a daughter, Rosalie Nickerson of Mt. Morris; six grandchildren, Greg, Michael and Jennifer Geraci of Mt. Morris; and Debbie (Ben) Taft, Rebecca and Timothy Black, all of Dansville; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Joshua and Noah Geraci; Colin Bill and Zoe Taft; a sister, Kathryn Ryser of Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother and sister-in-law, Clarence (Viola) Jackman of Dansville; a niece, Norma Ebert; and a nephew, Richard (Susan) Jackman.
There will be no prior calling hours. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg. Interment with full military honors will be in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dansville United Methodist Church, 5 Chestnut Ave., Dansville, N.Y. 14437.
Arrangements are by Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville.
ANNA M. SCHUTZ
WALLACE - Anna M. Schutz, 87, formerly of Wallace, died Sunday (July 20, 2003) after a brief illness, at Three Rivers of Painted Post. Prior to her illness, she was a resident at Green Meadows in Painted Post.
She was born on Aug. 24, 1915, in North Carolina, to Charles Swede and Emma Keener Swede. At age three, she and her family moved to the Bath area. She graduated from Bath High School in 1934. She married Eugene Schutz, and for many years they had a trucking and lime spreading business in Wallace. Gene predeceased her in 1977.
Surviving are her children, Delbert (Laura) Schutz of Bath, Kay Fox of Wallace and Gloria (Jerry) Cole of Napa, Calif.; also her sister-in-law, Neva Crabtree of Wheeler. She leaves seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was also predeceased by a granddaughter, Debbie Finch; and a son-in-law, William "Pete" Fox.
She was a member of the Eastern Star Twilight Chapter No. 360 in Avoca.
Calling hours are from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the Avoca Funeral Home (formerly Bond-Davis & Bishop Funeral Home), 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where funeral and committal services will be held following calling hours at 3 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Daniel Pickering officiating. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in Anna's memory to the Wallace Volunteer Fire Department.
MARY D. PAPPALARDO
HORNELL - Mary D. Pappalardo, 64, of 1190 Webbs Crossing Rd., Hornell, died Monday (July 21, 2003) at the Maefair Health Care Center in Trumbull, Conn., following a long illness.
Born in Kane, Pa., on April 1, 1939, she was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Goodyear) Barry. She resided most of her life in the Hornell area.
Mary was employed for over 20 years at the SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, retiring in August of last year. She served in various capacities throughout her career, starting in the Agriculture & Horticulture Department in 1979. She also held key positions in the Financial Aid, Business Technologies and Engineering Technologies Departments. Until her retirement, she spent the last seven years as the Agency Program Aide in the Records Office. She was an active member of the AIDS Awareness Program, where she would often speak to groups of all ages about HIV and AIDS.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Francis "Frank" Pappalardo and Thomas Pappalardo.
Surviving are her son, Fred (Karel) Pappalardo of Monroe, Conn.; her daughter, Jo Ann Pappalardo-Moore of Flourtown, Pa.; two brothers, Thomas (Virginia) Barry of Columbus, Ohio, and William (Janice) Barry of Merrimack, N.H.; two sisters, Kay (William) Hillman of Greece and Shirley (James) Kockler of Tionesta, Pa.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family of Mary D. Pappalardo will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, where funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours Thursday at 11 a.m., with Deacon Robert McCormick and Rev. Wayne Wager officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mary's family requests that memorial contributions in her name be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, N.Y. 14609. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
SHERRI D. (ACKER) DIETRICH
ALFRED - Sherri D. Dietrich, 40, of Pine Hill Drive, entered into rest unexpectedly Monday (July 21, 2003) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Sherri was born Sept. 23, 1962, in Hornell, the daughter of Rita Erway Acker and Harley Acker. She married John Dietrich, Feb. 14, 1994, in Rochester.
Sherri was a graduate of Jasper Central School, class of 1980; and a graduate of Alfred State College, with a degree in food services. She had been a waitress at the Filling Station Pub & Grille Restaurant in Canisteo; and was a member of the Canisteo American Legion Women's Auxiliary. A devoted and loving wife and mother, Sherri will always be remembered for her love of music and being particularly fond of Rock & Roll.
Sherri is survived by her husband, John Dietrich of Alfred; her three daughters, Amanda, Danee and Catherine Dietrich, all of Alfred; her mother, Rita Acker of Canisteo; father, Harley (Diane) Acker of East Bethany; one sister and brother-in-law, Terri (Daniel) Sills of Canisteo; one brother, Ronald Acker of San Francisco, Calif.; two step-brothers, Brandon Acker of East Bethany and Robert Acker of Perry; aunts, uncles and several cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St., Canisteo, where a celebration of Sherri's life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions in Sherri's name may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, 100 Northern Concourse, North Syracuse, N.Y. 13212; or to the American Red Cross - Hornell Area Chapter, 24 Maple St., Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
DARRYL R. MacTAVISH
WELLSVILLE - Darryl R. MacTavish, 60, of 3141 Wightman Rd., died Sunday (July 20, 2003) at his home, with his wife and son by his side.
He was born Dec. 11, 1942, in Washington, D.C., the son of R. Drexel and Winifred (Healy) MacTavish. In Whitesville, on Sept. 3, 1966, he married Candace "Candy" House, who survives.
Darryl graduated from Wellsville High School in 1961. He was employed by the Outdoor Store, Weldonian Dairy, and L.C. Whitford Co. in Wellsville. He also worked at the water department of the Village of Wellsville for 35 years. He retired as water maintenance supervisor due to poor health in 2002. He was a member of the Wellsville Lodge #230 F & AM and the Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville.
Surviving besides his wife are one son, David R. MacTavish of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
He was predeceased by one daughter, Heather MacTavish in 1999.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville; Rev. Dennis Wolf will be celebrant. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville.
Suggested donations include Immaculate Conception School and Home Care & Hospice.
