U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentIoannone, Antonio M., May 26, 2003. Dearly loved by his wife of 43 years, Virginia (Ginger); daughters, Lou Ann Ioannone-Baube and Toni Marie (Richard) Burch; grandchildren, Bryn Marie Baube, Jennifer Lynne Burch and Erin Elizabeth Burch; brother, Thomas Ioannone, Rochester; nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and many good friends. Tony was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
A Graveside Service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Holley. Memorials can be made to Lakeside Memorial Hospital.
Wilson, Elizabeth (Micky), age 76, Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Lakeside Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas in 1980. She is survived by a son, Thomas (Sandy) Wilson of Kendall; daughters Laurie (Gary) Nanni of Oakfield, Kathleen Vaccarelli of Holley, Colleen (Louis) Silver-smith of Lyndonville; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother Donald Benson of Pennsylvania; sister in law, Vera Chapman of Rochester; nieces, nephews and dear friend Robin Davis. A brother, Bernard, and a sister, Ruth, predeceased her.
Funeral services were private. Interment, Beechwood Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Kendall Fire Department.
Helfrich, Sister Marie Joseph SSJ, August 4, 2003. She is survived by her cousins, Rev. Fred Helfrich, Rev. Peter Helfrich, Ray Helfrich; and her Sisters in the Congregation of St. Joseph.
A Funeral Liturgy was held August 7 at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Spencerport. Donations can be made to Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, 150 French Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 in her memory.
McMullen, Charles Lewis (McMullen), Monday, August 4, 2003 at age 52. Predeceased by his father, Charles McMullen. Survived by his wife, Nancy; mother, Eula; brothers, Timothy (Marilyn), Jack (Joann), William and Robert (Barbara); sister, Deborah (John) Rath; mother and father-in-law, Jack and Ruthann Stubbs; brother-in-law, John (Cheryl) Stubbs; sister-in-law, Joanne (Chris) Williams; and several nieces and nephews. He was a Special Education Teacher with The Rochester City School District and volunteered with Monroe County Special Olympics Program. He was a successful runner associated with Rochester Track Club and the Genesee Valley Harriers and an avid fisherman.
Funeral Mass was said August 8 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment, Parma Corners Cemetery. Con-tributions can be made to the Lipson Cancer and Blood Center at Rochester General Hospital or Monroe County Special Olympics in his memory.
Kennedy, Lawrence E. "Larry," Saturday, August 2, 2003 at age 69. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Theresa A. Kennedy; his children, Lynn (Gary) Rivers, Sharon (Randy) Olson and Larry Kennedy; his grandchildren, Katrina, Kelly and Joey Rivers, Sara and Kimberly Olson; his mother Catherine Kennedy; sister June Procop; brother Robert (Nancy) Kennedy; sister-in-law Darlene Kennedy; mother-in-law Theresa Soock; brother-in-law John (Anna) Soock; several nieces, nephews and many good friends. He was predeceased by his father Lawrence B. Kennedy; his brother Ken and brother-in-law Joe Soock and Lloyd Procop. He was a member of BAC Local #3, Churchville Moose Lodge, the Chili Volunteer Fire Department and was Past President of the Chili Volunteer Fire Department Exempts.
Funeral Services were held August 5 at Walker Brothers Company Funeral Home Inc., Churchville. Private interment. Contributions can be made to GRHC/Hospice or to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Gioseffi, Rose F., On August 4, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Jack) Mazzarella; three grandchildren, Marjorie (Lynn) Smith, Susan (Bill) Neidlenger and Ronald (Francine) Mazzarella; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said August 8 at the Church of the Nativity, Brockport. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Western Monroe Historical Society (Morgan Manning House) or the Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in her memory.
Schwertfeger, Edna Marie, August 5, 2003 at age 90. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur E. Schwertfeger. She is survived by her son Robert (Suzanne) Schwertfeger; her daughters, Bonnie Cole Wermuth and Debbie (Frank) Bonnewell; four grandchildren, David (Kimberly) and Ellen Schwertfeger, Todd and Scott (Danielle) Bonnewell; five great grandchildren; her brother Donald (Norma) Hofert; her sisters, Ruth Lewis and Betty (Dominic) Farina; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Ogden Senior Center, SCOR and was a Charter Member of FISH.
A Funeral Service was held August 8 at Union Congregational UCC, Churchville. Interment, Creekside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of Union Congregational UCC, 14 North Main Street, Churchville 14428 in her memory.
Goff, Nancy M., August 4, 2003 at age 90. Wife of the late Donald E. Goff; mother of Stuart (Marcia) Goff; sister of Frank (late Ruth) Christopher and Alfred (Betty) Christopher; grandmother of Heather Goff and the late Patrick D. Goff; also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Gene (Judy) Christopher and cousins.
A Memorial Mass was said August 9 at St. Joseph's Church, Batavia. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Batavia Nursing Home, 257 State Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
Polka, Albin T., August 2, 2003, age 88. Predeceased by his wife, Mary. Survived by his children, Alan (Linda) Polka, William Polka, Christine (Arthur) Kilmer; sisters, Julia Domalski, Helen (Al) Sypula; grandchildren, Lynn (William) Denise, James Polka; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Michael Denise, Marley Polka; many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Funeral Mass was said August 5 at St. Lawrence Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Con-tributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in his memory.
Surridge, Elmore J., August 4, 2003 age 85. He is survived by his wife, June (Henry) Surridge; his loving brother, George Surridge Sr.; his very special niece, Linda Cahill; many other nieces, nephews and friends.
Those wishing can contribute to GRHCA-Hospice, 70 Metro Park, Rochester 14623 in his memory.
Wright, Vera L. (Walker), On July 15, 2003. A loving and devoted mother. She is survived by her children Christine (Jim) Youker, Cheryl (Greg) Eichas, and Norman (Jill) Wright; her grandchildren Carissa Youker, Claudia and Alex Eichas, and Rebecca and Laura Wright; sisters Grace Lockwood, Elizabeth (Frank) Tulley, and Patricia (Duane) Miner; brothers David Walker and Curtis (Mona) Walker and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport 14420 on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 3 p.m.
