U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentHAMLIN
*** Gouger, James L., age 62, died August 27, 2008 at his residence following a short illness. He was born December 15, 1945 in Rochester to Erwin and Ida (Miller) Gouger and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was predeceased by first wife, Janice and his brother William. James is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Michael (Donna) Gouger of Hamlin; daughters, Rita Gouger of Newark, Patricia (Douglas) Urquhart of Kendall; stepchildren, Tom Moore, Carolyn (John) Cowan, Dandy (Jeff) Moore, Nancy (Eric) Brandon; brothers, Erwin (Mary) Gouger of Vermont, Leonard (Faith) Gouger of Colorado; half brother, Henry Braun of Murray; half sisters, Jeannie (Roosevelt) King of Spencerport, Cathy Britt of Murray; his mother and stepfather; Ida Braun of Greece and Henry Braun of Spencerport; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service was held September 3 at the New Covenant Worship Center, Holley. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Care Hospice or Hamlin Ambulance in his memory.
HOLLEY
*** Larnder, Bernice R., age 68, on September 3, 2008. Predeceased by husband, Donald in 1995. Survived by stepchildren Dale and David Larnder, brother Carl (Gale) Burkhardt; sisters Marie (Roy) Rich, Virginia (Henry) Berg; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said September 5 at St. Mary Church. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Con-tributions can be made to the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center or the MS Society in her memory.
NORTH CHILI
*** Benson, Marjorie R., On August 27, 2008. Predeceased by husband, Joseph Sr. and granddaughter Marsha Armstrong Barnes. Survived by children Sue (Howard) Armstrong, John (Phyllis) Benson, Joseph W. Jr. (Andria G.) Benson and Michael (Charlene) Benson; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and her adorable kitten "Miss Kitty."
A Graveside Service was held August 30 at Vale of Rest Cemetery, Avoca, New York. Contributions can be made to Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450 in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
*** Albano, Richard A., August 30, 2008, at age 55. Formerly of Lancaster, NY. Survived by and dear husband of Nancy L. (Wolff) Albano. Proud father of Ricky and Chris Albano; beloved son, of Pauline (Gretzmier) Albano and the late Richard J. Albano; cherished brother of Nancy J. Albano and Janice (Dave) Kilijanski; much loved uncle of David and Jason Kilijanski and Amanda Tobin; in-laws, Bill and Myrna Wolff; sister-in-law, Linda Tobin. Richard worked most recently as Director of Facilities for Genesee Country Museum.
A Funeral Service was held September 4 at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Chili Avenue. Contributions can be made to Aurora House Comfort Care, P.O. Box 21, Spencerport 14559 or Genesee Country Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford 14511 in his memory.
*** Abou-Eid, Nabih G. "Nubby" "Bill," August 30, 2008 at age 69, after a lengthy illness in which he fought like a champion. Predeceased by his parents, Georges and Sadie Abou-Eid; brothers and sisters, Fowzi, Josef, Nabiha and twin infant sisters; brother-in-law, R. Theodore Smith. He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Mary Ellen Smith Abou-Eid; brothers and sister, Michael (Mouna) Abou-Eid, Khalil (Inam) Abou-Eid, Therese (Chakib) Abiad; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patricia Conti Smith, Michael and Elaine Smith, Thomas and Anne Smith, Daniel and Catherine Smith; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Abou-Eid was a 28 year retiree of General Motors. He was also former owner of Bill's Upholstery Shop and Bill's Jewelry. He was an active member of St. Nicholas Church.
A Funeral Liturgy was held September 3 at St. Nicholas Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. Nicholas Church, 1492 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in his memory.
*** Lee, Susan B., September 2, 2008 at age 68. Survived by and honored to be the mother of her children, Nelson K. (Irene) Adams and Karen Sue (Earl) Ipsaro; privileged to be grandmother to Melinda Sue and Timothy Ipsaro of LeRoy; proud to be a sister of Patricia Grove of Geneva and Bonnie (Paul) Van Pelt of Pageland, South Carolina.
A Memorial Service was held September 5 at Bergen United Methodist Church, Bergen. Contributions can be made to Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Street, Bergen 14416 or Faith Chapel of Churchville, 125 Bromley Road, Churchville 14428 in her memory.
*** Zielke, David Allen, Beloved husband and father, died peacefully August 28, 2008, after a long illness. Born in Rochester, September 23, 1939. David is predeceased by his father and mother Arnold and Bessie Zielke and brother, Gene Zielke. Survived by his wife and best friend of 49 years, Joyce; son, Mark; daughter, Vickie; daughter-in-law, Debbie; son-in-law, Tom; three granddaughters who were the light of his life, Tiffany Zielke, Nadie Leigh and Ryley Phoenix; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Zielke and Jenny Fowler; brother-in-law, Joseph Murant; along with several nieces and nephews. David was an electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #86 for 45 years.
A Memorial Service was held September 6 at the New Comer Funeral Home, Greece. Contributions can be made to Rochester General Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester 14621 in his memory.
BROCKPORT
*** Knab, Clarence S., On August 11, 2008. Predeceased by his granddaughter Kathleen Smith. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Kathryn; his children, Rosemary (Roger) Smith, Dale (Sandra) Knab, Joyce (Charles) Truscott; two grandsons Scott (Kelly) and Kevin (Jackie) Smith; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held August 15 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Brockport Ambulance Corps or the First Baptist Church of Brockport in his memory.
*** Rogers, Frances E., in Fayette, Michigan; age 93, native of Brockport, died August 8, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Donald in 1983. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Brockport and the Order of the Eastern Star. Frances is survived by her daughters, Patte (Paul) Comstock of Houston, Texas and Donna (Fred) Winters of Fayette, Michigan; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and her sister, Florence Koehler of Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport, at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Capital Campaign, Att: Communications Office, 500 Main Street, Manistique, Michigan 49854 in her memory.
CHURCHVILLE
*** Cason, Waltraud "Trudy," August 8, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Wilbur. Survived by daughter, Cheryl (Larry) Stackman and daughter-in-law, Lauri Cason.
Private services and interment. Memorial contributions can be directed to Food Link, 936 Exchange Street, Rochester, NY 14608.
