U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentGATES
*** Lewis, Curtis Leon, July 18, 2008 at age 71. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Lewis and his brother, Robert Lewis. He is survived by his children Craig "Rusty" (Debi) Lewis, Terry (Vincent) Modafferi, Wendy (Gary) Wicks, Brenda (Francis) Maier and Brian (Karen) Lewis; grandchildren, Justin, Andrea, Stephanie, Daniel, Janelle, Stacy and Stephen; brother Charles (Diana); sister, Rebecca (Wayne); niece, Lindsey (Timothy). Curtis was the founder of the TBS Fellowship, a former Building Inspector for the RCSD and a charter member of the New Breed Motorcycle Club.
Funeral Services were held July 22 at Gospel Light Bible Baptist Church, Gates. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Contributions can be made to The Salvation Army, Rochester Area Services, 70 Liberty Pole Way, P. O. Box 41210, Rochester 14604-4310 in his memory.
HAMLIN
*** Ballard, Ronald E., August 6, 2008 at age 75, formerly of Spencerport. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Habeck) Ballard. He is survived by his daughters Deborah (Richard) Goodwin of Hamlin and Lynn M. Ballard; grandsons Christopher and William Pero; great-grandchildren Jacob, Skylar and Jayden Pero, Giordan Pero; granddaughter-in-law Lindsey Pero; several nieces and nephews. He was a retiree of Stromberg Carlson and Eastman Kodak Co., was a past member of the Hamlin Conservation Board and the Genesee West Audubon Society. He was a graduate of Clarkson University and an avid bird watcher.
A Memorial Service was held August 9 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to the National Audubon Society, 700 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 or Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170 West Avenue, Brockport 14420.
HILTON
*** Ashline, Ruth E., August 6, 2008, age 88. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Ashline. Survived by her children, Richard Ashline and Karen (Roger) Sadowski; five grandchildren Kristine (Dan) Pieniaszek, R. Daniel Sadowski, Gregory (Veronica), Jennifer, Christopher (Kelly) Ashline; great-grandsons, Austin and Peter; her sister Joyce (Ernest) LaVoie; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
A Memorial Gathering was held August 16 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Parma Public Library, West Avenue, Hilton or Hilton Central School Foundation, P. O. Box 232, Hilton 14468 in her memory.
*** Nordhausen, Emma (Lindhorst), August 9, 2008, at age 92. Born in Germany, Emma came to America in 1953 and lived in Chicago until 1988, when she moved to Hilton. She is predeceased by her husband, Herman. Survived by her son, Erwin (Joanne) Nordhausen; grandchildren, Julie (Scott) Maginn and Matthew (Jessica) Nordhausen.
Funeral Services were held August 12 at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, Greece. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton or Hope Lutheran Church, Greece in her memory.
*** Schwenk, Franz J., July 20, 2008 in Garden City, New York The beloved husband of the late Erica T. Schwenk and father of the late Mitzi Schwenk and Kurt Schwenk. A loving father of son, Eric (Virginia) Schwenk; daughter, Heidi (Dan) Harden; grandchildren, Maximillian, Schwenk, Walker Harden and Conner Harden; brother of Andreas (Marion) Schwenk; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian Rowell, Frederick (Joan) Taube, Marion (Martin) Vertson and Roger Taube; several nieces and nephews. Franz is a WWII Veteran of the US Navy's USS Wyoming and USS Guam from 1944 to 1946; was a Senior Architect with the Eastman Kodak Company; an avid sailor, gardener and painter.
A Graveside Service was held August 10 at Parma Union Cemetery, Hilton. Donations can be made to a charity of choice, to Lifetime Care Home Health and Hospice or St. Joseph's Villa of Rochester in his memory.
*** Slater, Anna W. (Callahan Family), On August 8, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth G. Slater, 2001. She is survived by her brother Walter (Thea) Wolf; son Gregory (Shirley) Slater; daughter Laurie (Mark) Callahan; grandchildren Ryan (Deanne) and Jeffrey Slater, Zachary and Megan Callahan; great-grandchildren Brett, Vanessa and Avery. Also survived by her devoted sister-in-law Janet Roe and special brother-in-law Eugene Zilinski; many nieces, nephews, close friends and her beloved cat "Sammy." Anna was a longtime resident of Hilton, member of Hilton Baptist Church and a retiree of Hilton Central School.
A Memorial Service was held August 12 at Latta Road Baptist Church. Contributions can be made to The Cancer Research Fund of Lipson Cancer Center, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester 14621 or Rochester Humane Society/Lollypop Farm in her memory.
HOLLEY
*** Assennato, Louis Joseph, On August 8, 2008, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Louise; sons, Robert Joseph Asento and Ronald Louis Asento; grandsons Robert and Brian Asento; granddaughter Christine Asento and sister-in-law Victoria Asenato. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by son Michael Shade; brothers Tom and Frank Asenato; and sisters Josephine (Sally) Palumbo and Theresa Rivoli. Louis was born October 12, 1920 and raised in Rochester. At the age of 18 he entered the armed forces, where he served in Panama and Germany. In 1944, while stationed in Georgia, he met and married Louise. In 1945, after more than five years of military service, they settled in Rochester where they raised three sons. In 1960, he moved his family to Holley, where he became a "gentleman farmer." He was employed at Kodak for 33 years, retiring in 1980. Hobbies included hunting, fishing, lapidary and traveling.
Funeral Services were held August 16 at Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester 14626 in his memory.
SPENCERPORT
*** Howie, Robert J., Suddenly August 6, 2008 at age 64. He is predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and Glenn. He is survived by his wife, Terry; son, William Howie; step-sons Brian Zona (fiancee Megan), Christopher Zona; brother, Edward "Ted" (Maryann) Howie; sister, Dianne; grandchildren, Mikayla, Dominic and Joseph; several nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Bob was retired from RIT and currently working for VanBortel and Hoselton.
Funeral Services were held August 11 at New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Interment, Creekside Cemetery, Churchville. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in his memory.
BROCKPORT
*** Coleman, James E. Sr., 83 years, died August 6, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, June M. (Tompkins) Coleman; daughter, Stacy (Gary) Burke; son, Thomas Coleman of Arizona; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, James E. Coleman Jr.; daughters, Cinda Coleman and Donna (Coleman) Paserrell.
A Memorial Service was held August 8 at Nativity BVM Church, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family.
*** Weldon, Katherine C., On July 31, 2008 at the age of 94. Predeceased by her parents Alma and James Gray, husband Norman and son, Bernard. She is survived by her children Hugh (Faith) Weldon of Webster, Margart Weldon of North Carolina, Monica Tomasino of Hamlin; daughter-in-law Sandra Weldon of Holley; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma Smart and Betty Spuck; brother Arthur Gray all of Rochester.
Funeral Services were held August 4 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment, St. Brigid's Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Hospice in her memory.
