U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentOGDEN
*** Jacobs, Charles J., July 15, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia Jacobs; beloved daughter, Linda Meyer; cherished grandsons, James Meyer and Christopher Meyer (US Army serving in Iraq); several nieces and nephews. He was the former owner of Jacob's Dairy Farm, formerly located in Gates.
Private services were held. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery.
SPENCERPORT
*** Ames, Dawn Hall Hands, June 27, 2008, age 80. Dawn was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in 1949. She taught music for 20 years in the Holley Central School District. She was predeceased by parents Philip and Grace Hall, and step-daughter Tammy Bischoping. She is survived by her husband, Beryl Ames; and children: Jeffrey (Wendy) Hands, Marcie (Nick) Marsik, Susan (Dwayne) Granger, Debbie (Ronald) Granger, Bruce Ames; as well as numerous grandchildren.
A private interment was held July 19. Memorial contributions can be made to The Eastman Pathways Program (for more information call 274-1040 or 866-345-2111).
*** Johnson, Wilhemena, July 14, 2008. Survived by daughter, Shirley; sons, Johnny, Thurman and Fred Johnson; brothers, Willie, Zack (Joyce) Johnson.
Funeral Services were held July 19 at Miracle Deliverance Center, Rochester. Interment Falls Cemetery.
*** Sisson, K. Louise, died in Port Charlotte, Florida on June 6, 2008. Louise taught for many years at Spencerport High School, and served as a guidance counselor until her retirement. She was very active as a volunteer in many Florida charities. Her husband, Robert G. Sisson, predeceased her. She leaves behind stepsons Ronald (Marcia) and Richard (Donna) Sisson; five grandchildren, Julie, Mike and Adam Sisson, Kevin and Jenny Borden; several nieces and nephews; dear friends Patty Brown and Bobby Tanner; and many much loved former students and colleagues.
Services were held in Florida. Those wishing can contribute in her memory to Aurora House, P.O. Box 21, Spencerport, NY 14559 or the Humane Society.
*** Surman, Joseph S., Age 51, died unexpectedly on July 11, 2008 at his residence. Born on February 14, 1957 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Stanley S. Surman of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Caroline (nee Leo) Surman. Joseph worked for the former Moore Business Forms, now known as Peak Technologies. In addition to his father, Mr. Surman is survived by one son Johnathan B. Surman of Willowick, Ohio; one sister, Mary Forster of Niagara Falls and one brother, Stanley S. Surman of Niagara Falls. Joseph is also survived by nieces and nephews, Amanda, Nicholas and Samantha Forster of Niagara Falls, among other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by an infant son, Joseph.
Funeral Services were held July 17 at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home, Niagara Falls. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston.
*** Warner, Jeanne M., July 9, 2008, at age 84. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert. Survived by sons, Bradley (financee Pamela Quayle) and Michael (Elaine) Warner; grandchildren, Leyla Metzger, Rebecca Killbride, Peter and Kelly Warner; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Francis (Therese) O'Connor;
Interment was held privately.
AREA
*** Thornton, Lucy, May 30, 2008, at age 92. She is predeceased by her husband, Arthur E. and brother, Willard Wundes. She is survived by her children, Joan (Galen) Grimma of Texas and John Thornton; grandchildren, David (Anne) Grimma, Elizabeth (David) Englert, John (Diana) Grimma, Michelle (Scott) Healt, Heather (Scott) Aldrich, Cheryl (Keith) Gay; many great grandchildren; nieces, Eleanor Thorton and Karen (Gary) Nelson.
Funeral Services were held June 4 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery.
BROCKPORT
*** Greenaker, Anne C., On May 31, 2008, at the age of 83. Predeceased by her husband Harold W., son William, parents James and Annie and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Carol (William) Biel, Jackie Scopa, Arthur of Tampa, Florida, Harold (Lisa) also of Tampa, Florida; faithful companion Sadie Pup; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister Elise Chase of Lawrence, Massachusetts; brother Robert (Rozzy) Thompson of Bow, New Hampshire and several nieces and nephews.
Interment at the convenience of the family.
*** Judd, Richard A., On June 2, 2008. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah and Mindy; grandchildren, Jessica and Mark; brothers Mike, Bill, Terry (Cindy), Roy (Janet); sister, Linda Marriott, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held June 5 at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family.
CHURCHVILLE
*** Benoit, Eugene W. "Pete," May 30, 2008, at age 84 and on the day he married his bride of 61 years Margaret Story Benoit who preceded him in death on March 18, 2006. He is survived by his children Eugene L. (Robin) Benoit of Fairport and Aline (Marshall Burlingame) Benoit of Waban, Massachusetts; grandchildren Jim, Greg, Colleen and Jonathan Benoit and Brendan Hadcock; his sister, Jeannette Brown; many nieces and nephews. He was a Navy Aviator during WW II, served in the Pacific with VR-2 squadron as a Flight Engineer for the PB2Y Coronado's. He was a Manufacturing Engineer for GE. He also served as a member of the Churchville Village Board and a vital member of St. Vincent DePaul Church for over 50 years.
A Memorial Mass was said June 4 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Churchville. Interment, St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery. Contributions can be made to National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite C, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida 32508, or to St. Vincent DePaul Church in his memory.
*** Boss, Gertrude R. (Bubel) "Grandma Gert," April 29, 2008 on her 92nd Birthday with her family at her side.
A Memorial Service was held June 7 at the Father's House, Paul Road, Rochester. Contributions can be made to Alzheimer's research in her memory.
