U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentCHURCHVILLE
*** Becker, Florence M. (Wendelgass), October 11, 2008 at age 85. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, George W. Becker; her sons David Becker, Douglas Becker Sr., Daniel (Nancy Foote) Becker and Bruce (Lin) Becker; grandchildren Douglas (Holly) Becker Jr., Jessica and Andrew Becker, Kathy (Chip) Rudd and Suzie Becker; three great-grandsons Dawson, Gage and Dean; daughter-in-law Donna Becker; sisters-in-law Helen Kraft and Virginia Wendelgass; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said October 14 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Churchville. Interment, St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Vincent DePaul Church, 11 North Main Street, Churchville 14428 in her memory.
*** Filowick, George Jr. "Buddy," October 10, 2008, at age 51, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his parents George and Eleanor Filowick Sr.; sisters, Cathy Barnes, Rita Filowick and Judy Manley; nephews, Kris and Amy Stasiw, JJ Stasiw and Brett Stasiw; great-nieces, Megan and Hailey Clark; close friend Tom Barnes; his dear pet Benjie and many special friends. Buddy's first love was farming. He established Budvale Farms at the age of 13. He would still be a farmer today if not for health issues. In 1989 he exchanged farming for building and created Budvale Construction.
A Funeral Mass was said October 14 at St. Brigid Church, Bergen. Interment, Riga Cemtery. Contributions can be made to Roswell Park Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY (www.roswellpark.org) or the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department in his memory.
*** Way, Alfred H., October 7, 2008 at age 94. He was predeceased by his wives, Jean (Stewart) Way, Ona (Fraize) Way and his loving companion, Adelaide Richardson. He is survived by his daughters, Sharyl (Joseph) Krol of New Hampshire and Marjory (David) Voke of Spencerport; his stepdaughter, Bonnie (John) Brodie of Spencerport; grandchildren, Shawna (Matthew) Poisson, Christine (Scott) Davis, Kevin Voke, Russell (Deborah) Brodie and Robert (Gretchen) Brodie; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Al was owner operator, with his brother Harold, of Wayside Farms and he served on the Town of Ogden Zoning Board for 39 years.
A Memorial Service was held October 11 at Union Congregational UCC, Churchville. Contributions can be made to Union Congregational UCC, Lakeside Beikirch Care Center or to Lifetime Care Hospice in his memory.
HILTON
*** Floyd, Robert A., October 15, 2008, age 88. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth; his sons, Richard (Robin), Ronald and Robert Floyd; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Harlan Cooper. He was predeceased by his sister, Charlotte Cooper and his daughter-in-law, Karen Floyd. Bob was a Life Member of Hilton Fire Department.
A Memorial Service was held October 18 at the Hilton Baptist Church. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hilton Baptist Church Memorial Fund or Hilton Fire Department in his memory.
*** Surridge, June (Henry), October 8, 2008 at age 89. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Elmore Surridge and sister, Eunice Henry Johnson. Survived by niece, Linda Cahill; mother of Christopher and Kimberly; great-great-nephew, Noah William Schultz; niece, Sandra (Charlie) Griocouage; nephews, George (Beverly) Surridge, Elmore (Ronie) Surridge, William (Janet) Surridge and great-great-nephew, Collin Surridge; god child, Darrell Uetz; cousin, Stirling Muck (Jean) of Hamburg. June was a 32 year retiree from Eastman Kodak and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Funeral Services were held October 18 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Contributions can be made to Hilton Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 186, Hilton 14468 in her memory.
NORTH CHILI
*** Kircher, Joseph L., October 9, 2008. Predeceased by his wife, Mary. Survived by his dear friend, Bernadine Smith and many other friends. Joe was a retiree of Kodak.
A Funeral Mass was said October 18 at St. Christopher's Church, North Chili. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery.
OGDEN
*** Trotta, Rose Marie (Gionta), October 7, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Alfred, son Alfred, brother Frank and sister Dorothy. She will be sadly missed by her loving children, Kathy Trotta, Joan (Jeff) Cline, Elaine (Mike) Wollschleger, Paula (John) Collins, Stephen (Jonie) Trotta, Mary Jo (Kevin) Spinosa; grandchildren Mike, Justin (April) Trotta, Jennifer, Jill Bauersmith, Diana (Peter) Hendrick, Scott (Christie), Alicia Wollschleger, Shaun, Erin, Kaitlyn Collins, Steve Jr., Gina, Christina Trotta, Sam, Phil, Nick, Spinosa, and Rocco; great-grandchildren Dylan Hendrick and Tyler Wollschleger; brothers, Sylvester (Antoinette) Gionta, Sam (Niki) Gionta and Vincent (Sandy) Gionta; sister-in-law, Kay Gionta; brother-in-law, Tony Federico; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Special thanks to Chris Doughty for the loving care she gave to Rose Marie. She was a long time employee of Rochester Colonial Manufacturing for 34 years.
A Funeral Mass was said October 11 at St. Helen's Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester 14620 in her memory.
SPENCERPORT
*** Leiston, Thelma A., (Russ), October 12, 2008 at age 88. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years Richard E. Leiston; her son, Lawrence and her granddaughter, Samantha Edinger. She is survived by her son, Robert (Carolyn) Leiston of West Virginia; daughter-in-law, Patricia A. Leiston; her grandchildren, Julie (Jon) Belanger, Michael (Sandora) Leiston and Romney Gordon; brother, William (Nancy) Russ; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in honor of her son Lawrence.
AREA
*** Herrick, Mary Jane, age 82, died September 10, 2008 at the St. John's Home in Rochester after a long illness. She was predeceased by her siblings Elizabeth (Betsy) Camp, Dwight, William and Dr. Marvin Herrick.
Mary grew up in Dansville, where she attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Dansville High School Class of 1943. She worked at F.A. Owen Publishing Company, Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. and for Dr. Victor Breen. After attending SUNY Geneseo for 10 years, she graduated in 1975 with a degree in speech pathology and audiology. While in Rochester, she volunteered at Strong Memorial Hospital and worked as a Life Line Counselor. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hamlin. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Nancy Applin (Richard Marsden) Pierce of Hamlin and several nieces and nephews; best friend Marie DeCosta of the St. John's Home, many friends in Hamlin, Kendall and at the St. John's Meadows and St. John's Home in Rochester.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held September 15 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, Dansville. Contributions can be made to the St. John's Home or the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in her memory
BROCKPORT
*** Benz, William T. "Bill", Navy veteran and proud Irishman, Bill died at Highland Hospital on September 13, 2008 at the age of 62, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his beloved Hannah, who passed in April. He is survived by his children Bridget Striker and Fred Benz, and his sister Carol (Thomas) Hanyak and her family. Bill was a loving grandfather to Amber, Cameron, Codey, and Rhonda. He was a beloved uncle to David and Mary Beth and great uncle to Matthew and Sara. Bill was employed at SUNY Brockport for 18 years before retiring in 1992. He loved working with the public and since retiring, he has owned a model train shop in Brockport and worked at various IGA's within the community.
A Funeral Mass was said September 18 at the Church of the Nativity BVM, Brockport. Interment, Lake View Cemetery.
*** Brandenburg, Bryant K., September 5, 2008 at age 45. He is survived by his son Zac T. Brandenburg; his parents Thomas and Glenna Brandenburg; brothers, John E. and Paul D. Brandenburg; sister, Connie (Donald) Fiedler; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
A Memorial Service was held September 13 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Contributions can be made to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in his memory.
*** Chaffee, Theodore R., Jr., September 12, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen D.; daughters, Sandra (Mark) Nolette, Debra (Mark) Jock, Becky (Roger) Benham and Linda (Tim) Gokey; son, Theodore D. (Marsha) Chaffee; 10 brothers and sisters; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Theodore was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force.
Service at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the March of Dimes in his memory.
