U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentShirkey, David T., Beloved husband and father, age 59, died October 2, 2006 as a result of an automobile accident. David is survived by his wife, Cynthia Shirkey; son, William Shirkey and brother, Gary Shirkey; also aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held October 5 at the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #1039, Owego, NY. Contributions can be made to The American Heart Association, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, Florida 33742 in his memory.
Gavigan, Fannie G. (Steele), June 24, 2006, age 92 in Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Hilton. Survived by twin sons, Kenneth (Mary) and Kermit (Marjorie) Gavigan; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Bob) Wilhelm; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; brother-in-law, Gerald Webster Sr.; nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Warren Gavigan Sr. and son, Warren Jr.
Mass of Christian Burial was said October 7 at St. Leo Church, Hilton. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Spen-cerport.
Kasper, Robert L., Sr., October 1, 2006, age 82. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mabel; his children, Nancy (Lasal) Banty, Mary Kasper, Robert L. (Diane) Kasper, Jr.; three grandchildren, Kristine, Sara and Kimberly Kasper; two brothers, Theodore "Ted" (Eleanor) and Donald (Kay) Kasper; many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said October 3 at St. Leo's Church, Hilton. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing can offer prayers and Masses in his memory.
Crandall, William R., Age 86, September 27, 2006. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann; sons, Brian (Christine), Wayne (Lynda); daughters, Carol (Tim) Stevens, Laurie (Christopher) Bennett; brother, Robert; sister, Shirley Rumsey; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his life will be held Sunday, October 8 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Avenue, Albion. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Bunce, Richard E., October 2, 2006, at age 80. He is survived by his wife, Sarah "Sally" Bunce; his children Kathleen (Charles) Romand of Albany, James (Cathy) Bunce of Spencerport and David (Hoinu) Bunce of Minneapolis, Minnesota; four granddaughters, Tracey and Kelsie Bunce, Selvi and Anna Bunce; several nieces and nephews. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company.
Funeral Services were held October 4 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in his memory.
Garlick, Nancy E., September 27, 2006 at age 60. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert F. Garlick; her daughter and son-in-law Cathi and Andy Squier; her granddogs Casi and Baili; several cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Ada Rowe. Nancy was president and owner of Garlick Financial.
Funeral Services and interment were at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in her memory.
Mantel, Ray, died September 16, 2006. Predeceased by his father Roman Mantel. Survived by his wife Jenny Mantel of Burlington, Connecticut; daughter Kim (Dan) Ryan of Swampscott, Massachusetts; sons, Keith (Donna) of Charlotesville, Virginia and Scott of Georgetown, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Abby, Nate and Hillary Ryan of Swampscott, Massachusetts, LaRasha and Sabrina Mantel of Georgetown, Massachusetts; his mother Gwen Mantel of Spencerport; sisters, Beverly (Dave) Lamphron of Chili, and Mary (Harold) Martin of Churchville. Ray was a 1960 gradu-ate of Spencerport High School.
A Memorial Service was held September 19 in Harwinton, Connecticut. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Long, Dorothy Scott, died October 19, 2006. Beloved mother of Donna Buckles, Doreen Long; grandchildren, David Quercione, Vicki Charbonneau, Brian Quercione, Mary Dupont, Diane Fleming, Don Crumrine, and Tracey Plummer; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held November 11 at Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
Baltz, Margaret F., died peacefully November 4, 2006. She was a graduate of Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. She met her future husband, John A. Baltz, at a college friend's wedding. The couple settled in Brockport where Margaret taught at SUNY Brockport before raising her four children and working at the fami-ly's Ben Franklin Store.
She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Nash (Bob) of St. Louis, J. Fletcher Baltz (Lisa), of East Aurora, Peg Baltz of West Irondequoit, Anne Baltz of Brockport; four grandchildren, one great grandchild; nephew Stuart Dickerman of Connecticut; cousins in Texas, Florida and New York; sister-in-law Elizabeth Baltz of Brockport; and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband John A. Baltz, sister Anne Louise and brother-in-law Carlton Dickerman.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 3, 2006, 3 p.m. in The First Presbyterian Church of Brockport, 35 State Street, Brockport. Memorials in her name can be made to Brockport Fire Department, P.O. Box 254, Brockport; The First Presbyterian Church, 35 State Street, Brockport; or Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606.
Bengsch, John P., November 5, 2006, at age 90. He was predeceased by his daughter and son-in-law Brigitte and Gary Demler. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Imgard Bengsch; son and daughter-in-law Hans and Jacalynn Bengsch of Brockport; daughter and son-in-law, Gisela and Bruce Campbell of Salinas, California; son Gerhard Bengsch of California; grandchildren, John Demier, Kristin (Jerry) Griffin, Scott (Jean) Bengsch, Kelly (Christopher) Wiest, Rob (Michelle) Campbell and Mark Campbell; seven great-grandchildren; his brother Otto and sister Gisela, both of Germany; nieces and nephews. He was a retiree of 3M Co.
Funeral Services were held November 9 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170 West Avenue, Brockport 14420 in his memory.