U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentGREECE
*** Penders, Gayle W. (Lemon), died September 13, 2008. Gayle is predeceased by parents Arthur and Hazel Wilson; grandson Erik D. Lemon; daughter Karen Sue Pusey. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend William "Bud" Penders; her beloved sons, Steve (Isabella) Lemon, Brian (Patricia) Lemon, stepsons, David Penders, Tom (Jana) Penders, Steve (Eileen) Penders; brothers and sister, David (Karen) Wilson, Shirley (Raymond) Mallaber, Donald (Barbara) Wilson; grandchildren, Stephanie, Josh, David Lemon, Richard, Jonathan Schill, Laura, Michael Petruzelli, Jenelle, Emily, Rachel, Ian, Dillon, Max, Mia and William Penders; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Gayle was a 27 year employee at Hilton Central School District, retiring as Secretary to the Superintendent. She is a former member of Hilton United Methodist Church, Edgewater United Methodist Church in Edgewater, Florida and Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Greece.
Funeral Services were held September 17 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Capital Project, 4115 Dewey Avenue, Rochester 14616 in her memory.
HILTON
*** Page, William G. Sr., on September 12, 2008, age 78. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Goodenbury-Page; his children, William II, Patricia (Penny Summers), and Scott Page; stepchildren, Paula (Ronald) Birch, Jan (Barry) Fahmer, Lynn (Scott) Piper; two sisters, Barbara Brindley and Nancy (James) Blum; nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Denise "Dinny," 2001, and his son, Mark, 1992.
Funeral Services were held September 16 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
*** Rodwell, Gary A., September 15, 2008, age 67. He is survived by his beloved wife Alice (Haus) Rodwell; sisters-in-law, Sally (Mark) Herington and Betty Rodwell; brother-in-law, Arthur (Sandra) Haus; mother-in-law, Jean House; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, special cousins and friends.
No formal services were held. Contributions can be made to Interlakes Oncology, 156 West Avenue, Brockport, 14420 in his memory.
NORTH CHILI
*** Beeman, Richard W. "Dick," suddenly September 15, 2008 at age 70. Survived by and most beloved husband to Priscilla A. Beeman for 51 years; beloved father of Scott (Louise), Darcy (Chris), Douglas and Amy; cher-ished grandfather of Libby (Matt) LeVan, Cassidy (Josh), Clay (Christine) Beeman, Tharin Beeman and Julian Maltby; his adored great grandchildren, Chloe and Ben LaVan of Florida; his favorite sister, Carol (Bob) Sodoma; brother, Bob Beeman; in-laws, Vernon and Margie Tyner of Avoca, New York; his aunt, Lillian Beeman; aunt and uncle, Eunice and Harvey Dudley; brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Dick was a proud member of I.B.E.W. Local #86 since 1956 and the Brockport Elks Club.
Funeral Services were held September 19 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Churchville. Private interment. Contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester 14620 in his memory.
BERGEN
*** Donley, Richard E. Sr., died September 9, 2008 at age 72. Survived by two sons, Samuel (Kim) Donley of Holley and Richard E. Donley Jr. of Bergen; a daughter Julia (Michael Shortt) Donley of Byron; a grandson, Thomas (Jennifer) Donley of Holley; a great grandson, Caleb Donley of Holley; several brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services and burial were held privately. Contributions can be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 in his memory.
BROCKPORT
*** Harster, Arnold C., September 4, 2008. Survived by his wife, Arlene (Duff) Harster; sisters, Edith (Stanley), Margaret (Harold); brother, Herbert; step-children, Dan and Tim Duff, Cindy Herzog (Paul); step grandchildren, Derek and Jessica Herzog, Jeffrey, Tyler and Breanna Duff, Barbara Harster; nieces and nephews. Arnie served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. Was a Cornell graduate and retiree from the Rochester Psychiatric Center, where he was personnel director.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 14 at 11:30 at the United Methodist Church, 92 Main Street, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in his memory.
*** Luzius, Gordon W., on September 4, 2008 at the age of 48. He is survived by his children Justin, Matthew, Samantha and their mother Karen Sorce; his brothers Fred, Alan, Charles, Ronald, Denny; sisters Corky, Pat, Kelly; and several nieces and nephews.
Interment, Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Richard House, 290 Cypress Street, Rochester 14620 in his memory.
CHILI
*** O'Geen, Richard C., September 1, 2008 at age 59. Survived by mother, Josephine Drayo O'Geen; father, Louis O'Geen (Betty); sister, Roberta Svendsen; brother, Robert O'Geen; nephews, Brian (Cheryl) and Erik Svendsen and five great nieces.
A Funeral Mass was said September 8 at St. Joseph's Church, LeRoy. Interment, St. Francis Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the family in his memory.
CLARENDON
*** Tiller, Rena Fess, age 96, died September 10, 2008. Survived by children, Jean Cutt of Rochester, Nancy (Robert) Lavender of Holley; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband Sylvester Fess, daughter Sylvia and sisters, Fern Sovereign, Elsie Vink and Bernice Boylan. Rena worked at Taylor Instruments in Rochester for 33 years before retiring, was Past President of the NYS Does' Association.
Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Clarendon Fire Department in her memory.
