MARY LOUISE O'HARGAN
GREENWOOD - Mary Louise O'Hargan, 93, of State Route 417, entered into rest Saturday (July 26, 2003) at St. James Mercy Hospital.
Louise was born Dec. 10, 1909, in the Town of West Union, the daughter of Frank and Gertrude Moran O'Hargan.
She had lived most of her life in Rexville and recently had resided at the Hornell Gardens for a short time. She was a graduate of the former Canisteo Academy, the Genesee Normal School; and had taught at the rural school district in Rexville. She had worked in the post office in Rexville, and later in the general store Grumley & McAndrew in Rexville.
Survivors include one brother, William O'Hargan of Greenwood; one nephew, William (Vicki) O'Hargan of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; two great-nephews, William J. and Ryan O'Hargan and two great-nieces, Allison and Catherine O'Hargan, all of Ft. Wayne, Ind.
At Louise's request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rexville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Rexville.
JAMES J. "BUD" VANDERHOFF
HORNELL - James J. "Bud" Vanderhoff, 80, of 2999 Satin Leaf Court, Port St. Lucie, Fla., died Saturday morning (July 26, 2003) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, following a brief illness.
Born in Patterson, N.J., on Aug. 15, 1922, he was the son of Harry and Helen (Kelly) Vanderhoff. Bud was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1941), where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He was a four year letterman in baseball and was selected as a member of the All-County Baseball Team in 1940 and 1941. He was a three year letterman in basketball and was captain of the 1941 team which won the county title. He was also selected as a member of the All-County Second Basketball Team in 1941. He played semi-pro basketball and also played in The Evening Tribune's Baseball League, and eventually had several tryouts with pro baseball teams.
Bud was involved in athletics at many other levels during his lifetime. He was instrumental in promoting the Catholic Youth Organization for baseball and basketball, and was instrumental in the formation of the Hornell Little League. He worked on various projects for the Hornell YMCA and had been involved with the Town, County and City of Hornell Sportsman's League. He was a charter member of the Basketball Officials of Steuben County. In 1998, he was honored by being inducted into the Hornell High School Hall of Fame.
Bud served his country during World War II as a member of the US Coast Guard. He had been employed at the former Erie Lackawanna Railroad and the New York State Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1990.
He was an active member of the VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge and the Hornell Association. Bud was an avid Dodger fan who enjoyed traveling to different cities to see Major League games.
Bud was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith (Hoffman) Vanderhoff; his brother, Harry J. Vanderhoff Jr.; and his step-daughter, Mary White.
He was married on Sept. 30, 1978, to the former Dorothy Schumacher-White, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Richard (Joan) Vanderhoff of Pasadena, Calif., James J. Vanderhoff of Los Angeles, Calif., and John R. Vanderhoff of Turlock, Calif.; his step-children, Lynn (John) Gruszka of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Kristin (Steven) Hoefling of Cardiff, Calif., Kate (Kevin) Fontenot of Parkland, Fla., and Ralph White of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two step-grandchildren, Corey and Waylon Gruszka of Port St. Lucie, Fla.
The family of James J. "Bud" Vanderhoff will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Bud's family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
ERNEST ADOLP WESCHE
WELLSVILLE - Ernest Adolph Wesche, 83, of 4525 Donovan Rd., died Monday (July 28, 2003) in his home, after a long illness.
He was born March 5, 1920, in the Town of Allen, the son of William and Emma Hull Wesche.
On June 5, 1943, in Dunkirk, he was married to Eleanor Sprague, and they recently celebrated their 60th year anniversary.
He was employed at Air Pre Heater in Wellsville for 18 years and retired from the Turbodyne Corp in Wellsville, after 17 1/2 years as a welder and electrician.
He was baptized in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in the Town of Allen on April 4, 1920, and later joined the Trinity Lutheran Church and its Mens Club in Wellsville.
He had resided on the Donovan Road for the past 58 years, where he and his wife restored a home and raised their family.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Donna (Wayne) Gloff of Castile and Laurie (James) Mickle of Wellsville; four sons, Thomas (Arlene) Wesche of Wellsville, Lanny (Cheryl) Wesche of Wellsville, William (Nichole) Wesche of Wellsville and Denny (Tina) Wesche of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence (Rosemary) Wesche of Angelica; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Edith Marriott; and brothers, George, Lewis and Richard Wesche.
Visitation will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at which time services will be held, Rev. Larry Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville.
Memorials can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are by the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville.
ELIZABETH FLEISCHMAN OUTHOUSE
CANANDAIGUA - Elizabeth Fleischman Outhouse, 85, died Monday (July 28, 2003) at Elm Manor Nursing Home.
Betty was born in Gorham on Oct. 11, 1917, the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Mensch) Johnson. She graduated from Canandaigua Academy, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Canandaigua.
She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Harlan) Olsen of Geneva and Frances (David) Hovey of Rochester; her son-in-law, Gregory Perry of Fairport; her step-daughter, Brenda (Richard) Brazell of Arvada, Colo.; step-sons, Maurice Mathews of West Fairview, Pa., Gary (Beverly) Mathews of Bath and Frank Mathews of Scio; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Marion (Farr) Milne of Hobe Sound, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Herman Fleischman; second husband, Clifford Outhouse; daughter, Jean Perry; and son, Ford Fleischman.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Betty's memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Canandaigua; the Canandaigua Emergency Squad; or to the Avoca Methodist Church Sunday School program.
Arrangements are being handled by the Kennedy & Son Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua.
RONALD G. HARPER
ARKPORT - Ronald G. Harper, 59, of 1189 Willey Rd., died Saturday (July 26, 2003) at his home.
Born in Rochester, Jan. 11, 1944, the son of Nelson and Ruth Bailey Harper, he had resided in Springwater before moving to the Town of Dansville about five years ago. He was a member of Hillside Baptist Church of Hornell. He served in the US Navy from 1963 until 1965, and had been a self-employed carpenter for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fox Harper; three daughters, Robin White of Williamsville, Renee Harper of Copake and Tina Harper at home; two sons, Ronald Harper Jr. of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Richard (Lisa) Harper of Claverack; one sister, Pat (John) VanKouwenberg of Florida; two brothers, Ralph (Janice) Harper of Fairport and Richard (Judy) Harper of California; two grandchildren, Travis and Matthew Harper.
There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hillside Baptist Church, Webbs Crossing Road, with Rev. Dathan Corbett officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Springwater.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, Hornell.
IRENE B. ZIMMERS
CORNING - Irene B. Zimmers, 82, of Corning, died Sunday (July 27, 2003) at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls.
She is survived by a son, John C. (Deb) Zimmers, Ovid; daughter, Beverly (Gordie) Phenes, Canisteo; brothers, Al (Sharon) Rzepka, Summit, Ill., and Ed Rzepka, Darien, Ill.; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen.
Memorials may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, N.Y. 14830.
DANIEL J. MARTIN
DANSVILLE - Daniel J. Martin, 66, of Ossian Street, passed away early Tuesday morning (July 29, 2003) at McAuley Manor in Hornell, where he had resided for the past week.
He was born in Dansville on May 13, 1937, a son of the late James A. and Ita Reagan Martin. On Sept. 26, 1959, he married JoAnn Morf, who survives.
Dan retired as a crane operator from Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. in Dansville in 1996, after 25 years of service. He was a member of the IAM and the Foster Wheeler 25 Year Club. A communicant of St. Mary's Church in Dansville, he had served as a director of the Livingston County Council on Alcoholism, and was a former member of the Dansville Moose Club and The Fearless Hook and Ladder Co. of the Dansville Fire Department. Dan's dedication to public service is demonstrated by having assisted on more than 1,500 calls with the Dansville Ambulance Corps. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed camping with his family.
Surviving in addition to JoAnn, his wife of 43 years, is a daughter, Dawn Martin of Fairport; a son, David Martin Sr. and fianc/, Dawn Buchanan of Dansville; two grandchildren, David Jr. and Desiree; two brothers, James (Peggy) Martin of Rochester and John Martin of Fort Collins, Colo.; a sister, Kathleen (Larry) Wager, also of Fort Collins, Colo.; several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Dan lived one day at a time serving his friends. He spent much of his time helping others find peace, serenity and courage. His time and commitment helped countless others and he will be sadly missed.
Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Dansville. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dansville.
Friends may send memorial contributions to the Dansville Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 235, Dansville, N.Y. 14437.
LYNNE R. KEENAN
SPRINGWATER - Lynne R. Keenan, 65, passed away suddenly on Tuesday (July 29, 2003) at her home.
Lynne was born on Jan. 18, 1938, in Buffalo. She married Edward Keenan on July 19, 1997, who survives. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dansville. She retired from Groveland Correctional Facility as a secretary.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Keenan of Springwater; four daughters, Linda Reilly of Hammondsport, Kelly Morgan of Greece, Stacey (Bruce) Cowgill of Exton, Pa., and Melissa (Walter) Colley of Penfield; two step-children, Patricia Peters of Rochester and Raymond Keenan of Rochester; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dansville.
Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 40 Elizabeth St., Dansville, N.Y. 14437.
HAZEL C. KLINE
DANSVILLE - Hazel C. Kline, 92, passed away Friday (Aug. 1, 2003) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.
She was born Dec. 20, 1910 in Scottsburg, a daughter of Richard and Nellie Carney.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Kline, and a son, Richard Carney.
She retired from Rochester Telephone Co., where she was a member of Pioneers Organization with the phone company.
She is survived by a son, Terry Kline of Vermont; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be a graveside service Monday at 10 a.m. in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Springwater. There will also be a memorial service held Monday at the King's Daughters Home in Dansville at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the King's Daughters Home, 26 Health St., Dansville, N.Y. 14437 or Livingston County Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, N.Y. 14510.
Arrangements by Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home.
JOHN T. O'ROURKE
CANISTEO - John T. O'Rourke, 60, of 4 Race St., passed away Friday (Aug. 1, 2003) at St. James Hospital.
Born in Hornell, Jan. 29, 1943, the son of Michael "Mickey" and Hazel (Kranz) O'Rourke, he had resided all of his life in this area. He was a graduate of the Hornell High School and had been employed by the former SKF Industries and Morrison Knudsen, both in Hornell. He had worked in the bakery department at the former Richtymers Store, as well as the former Ponce D' Leon Restaurant, Alfred University and Pfeil's. John will be remembered for his love of photography.
He was a member of the South Hornell Fire Dept., had photographed fire scenes for the department, had done volunteer work for the Hornell Red Cross, and had been active in community service. He was awarded the Community Citizens Award by the Canisteo Grange in 1996.
He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, William O'Rourke.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Graham) O'Rourke of Canisteo, whom he married in 1965; three daughters, Colleen (Timothy) Remchuk of Hornell, Cattina O'Rourke of Canisteo, and Robin O'Rourke of Hornell; two sons, Patrick (Kimberly) O'Rourke of Canisteo and Scott O'Rourke of Canisteo; one sister, Kathy (Tony) Aini of Hornell; one brother, Richard (Amoret) O'Rourke of South Carolina; and four granddaughters, Shelby, Kaitlyn, Nicole and Paige.
The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo.
Friends may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720, or to the American Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., Suite 1100, New York, N.Y. 10016.
