U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentCHILI
*** Fitzsimons, Ann M. (Scott), July 19, 2008, at age 77. She is predeceased by her husband, Howard. She is survived by her children, Patrick (Mary), Steven, Margaret Ann Fitzsimons-Quick and Michael Earl Fitzsimons; grandchildren, Michele (Frank Angelo) Vega, Shannon and Danielle Fitzsimons, Tammy Quick and Jessica Slattery; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Corky (Henry) Grandy; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass was said July 23 at the Church of the Annunciation, Rochester. Private interment.
*** Schickler, Eugene D., July 18, 2008 at age 79. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Therese (Russer) Schickler; children: Susan (Bob), Peter, Barbara (Sandy), Amy (Michael) Thornton, Meg (Craig) LeBeau, Stephen, Martha (Tom) Fantauzzo; siblings: Charles (Romie), Robert (Marilyn), Ed (Barbara), Jack (Peggy), Doris (Don) Kepler, Alice (Hatim) Doctor; Paula (Stan) Rudger; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Tom, parents, Joseph and Marcella; sisters, Mytle (Francois) Peter and Mary Benner. He was a carpenter and retired from the Gates-Chili School District. He was a longtime member of the Chili Fire Department and Vice President of the Chili Fireman's Exempt Club.
A Memorial Service was held July 21 at St. Pius X Church. Contributions can be made to the Chili Fire Department or Hospice of Rochester in his memory.
CHURCHVILLE
*** Moore, Jessie L. (Leibeck), On July 17, 2008, at the age of 84. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 61 years, Edgar E. Moore; her daughter, Pamela A. Moore (husband Gilbert Budd) of Churchville; son, Gary E. Moore (Ellen) and four grandchildren, Aaron E. (Ashley), Evan E. (Fiancé Laura), Melissa M. and Jonathan L., all of Concord, North Carolina. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy E. Pharoah; a brother, John P. Leibeck (Jean) and a brother-in-law, Donald E. Moore (Carol) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Jessie was a strong believer in the importance of family, God and the heritage of her community and country. She was a teacher at RIT and BOCES II, and a member of the Harvey C. Noone Legion Auxiliary.
A Funeral Mass was said July 22 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Churchville. Interment, St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Jessie L. Moore Veterans Rehabilitation Fund at Harvey C. Noone Legion Auxiliary, 6444 Buffalo Road, Churchville 14428 or offer Masses at St. Vincent DePaul Church in her memory.
CLARKSON
*** Korber, Richard "Rick" R., Age 55 on July 22, 2008. Predeceased by his brother James Mullins. He is survived by his wife, Claudia; parents, Harold R. (Marcia) Korber and Betty Lou (Dave) Goodridge; daughter, Melissa (Terry) Hayes; son, Richard Jr. (Liz); grandchildren Madelyn and Sean Hayes; brothers, David Korber and Gary Thompson; sisters, Bonnie Kalpine; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said July 25 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Paws Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion in his memory.
HAMLIN
*** Shannon, John H., On July 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Frieda; daughter Lisa (Dale) Erne; son, James (Lisa); sister, Patricia (James) Collins; mother-in-law, Rose Farmen; five grandchildren Mitchell, Ryan and Sean Erne, John and Danyel Shannon; several nieces, nephews and many close friends; granddogs, Zoey and Raven. Member of: Chairperson of RIT Mechanical Engineering Technological Industrial Advisory Board and member of BOCES Industrial Advisory Board.
A Memorial Service will be held August 8 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Arndt Funeral Home, 1118 Long Pond Road, Greece. Private interment. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
*** Verstreate, Muriel M. (Merkel), On July 19, 2008, at age 70. She is survived by her children, Robin (Dave) Sanza, Vicky (Terry) Brown, Sandy, Bobby, Charles Verstreate; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother Stephen Merkel; many nieces and nephews.
Private interment. Contributions can be made to the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center c/o Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.
HILTON
*** Mance, Thomas C., July 21, 2008, age 85. Predeceased by his wife Sarah "Sally", 1976. Survived by his children Charles (Theresa), Patricia, Bruce, Lawrence (Joyce) and Christine Mance; six grandchildren, Thomas (Christy), Stephen, Peter, Timothy, Rebecca and Heidi Mance; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Avia; two brothers, Daniel (Elaine) and Paul (Mary Ann) Mance; sister-in-law, Janet Mance; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also predeceased by his brother James. He was a WWII Combat Veteran and a Kodak retiree, 1981.
A Funeral Mass was said July 25 at St. Leo Church, Hilton, followed by a Military Graveside Service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Diabetes, Heart or Lung Associations, or Masses offered in his memory.
OGDEN
*** Bourcy, Paul C., On July 19, 2008. Predeceased by his wife, Betsy on July 23, 2000. Survived by two sons, Rev. Robert Scott Bourcy and Paul Richard Bourcy; grandson, Neil Bourcy; sister-in-law, Marilyn Bailey; special friend, Mary Cassidy; nieces and nephews. Paul was a licensed funeral director for over 50 years in the Rochester area, and was secretary of the Funeral Directors Association from 1967 to 1981, a member of Holy Ghost Church for over 50 years and an Army Veteran of WWII.
A Funeral Mass was said July 24 at Holy Ghost Church. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Fairport Baptist Home, 4646 Nine Mile Point Road, Fairport 14450 or to Holy Ghost Church in his memory.
*** Gross, Shana C., July 12, 2008. Survived by her parents, Glenn and Janet; six year old daughter, Nevaeh; grandmother, Bernice Manley; brothers, Jason (Maria), Shawn, Jeremy and Jacob; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held July 20 at First Bible Baptist Church. Private interment. Contributions can be made in her memory to Janet Gross, 112 Huffer Road, Hilton 14468 to ensure Nevaeh's future education.
BERGEN
*** Arnold, Alton M., July 14, 2008 at age 89; husband of 64 years to Dorothy Kirtland Arnold; father of Marvin (Irene) Alton of Morrisville, Anne (Ken) Hale of Arcade and Deborah (Gene) Godlove of Bergen; brother of Jean Hider of Rochester and Elizabeth (Robert) Long of Bergen; also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held July 19 at Stone Church Presbyterian Church, Bergen. Contributions can be made to the Living Stones Fund at Stone Church Presbyterian Church, 7549 South Lake Road, Bergen, NY 14416 in his memory.
