U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentKetchum, Shirley J., May 23, 2007 at age 78. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Harold W. Ketchum Sr.; children, Charlene (James) Whipple, Larry (Prescila) Bell, Harold W. (Susan Morgana) Ketchum Jr. and Kathleen Lidstone; sisters, June (Gordon) Wingate of Livonia and Gail Daniel of Geneseo; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and her beloved Cherie. Shirley was a member of Etolian Chapter #308 O.E.S., Spencerport.
Funeral Services were held May 30 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Spencerport. Interment Union Cemetery, Livonia. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association in her memory.
Kirchgessner, George A., of Geneseo, died June 28, 2007, at age 61. Survived by his wife, Anna M. (Guider) Kirchgessner; his sons, Rob Kirchgessner and Michael Romig; his daughters, Randi (Mike) Palumbo and Sherri Romig; his brother, Frank (Melanie) Kirchgessner; his granddaughter, Arlene Palumbo; two nephews, Mark and George Kirchgessner; his niece, Debbie Clark; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; his business partner and friend, Marge Wyant; many dear friends at the Rochester International Airport Fire Department for which he worked for more than 30 years. George was the owner of George's Toys and NASCAR Collectibles, Spencerport.
A Funeral Mass was said July 7 at Holy Cross Church, Rochester. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Another Chance Ranch (Animal Rescue), 5698 South Livonia Road, Conesus, NY 14435 in his memory.
Boyer, George A., Sr., June 27, 2007, at age 62. He is survived by wife, Bonnie; sons, George Jr. and John; brother, Frank; sisters, Libby Chittenden (James), Vernie Gardner (James), Mary Francis Ashton (James); grandchildren, Dante, Alexander, and Riley Boyer; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated July 7 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Rochester. Donations can be made to Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester 14623 in his memory.
Rizzo, Shirley S. (Gurgel), July 3, 2007, at age 70. Predeceased by her husband Robert and her son Russell Rizzo. She is survived by her children, Robert D. (Maria) Rizzo of Connecticut, Randall Rizzo, Rosalie Wing, Lisa (Todd) Balmer and Salvatore (Mary) Rizzo; three stepchildren; 14 grandchildren; brothers, George (Judy) Gurgel, Richard Gurgel; her sister Betty (Sam) Guliano, also many nieces and nephews.
A Christian prayer service was held July 7 at the Falvo Funeral Home, Rochester. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Warner, Frank J., On June 28, 2007. Predeceased by his sister Lillian Minck. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean; his son Mark (Donna); three grandchildren Elizabeth, Mallory, Bryan; two great grandchildren; sister-in-law Lois (Alan) Olson; five nieces. Frank was a Veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Masons for over 50 years and a member of the Lions Club.
A Memorial Service was held July 3 at the First Presbyterian Church, Brockport. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Western Monroe Historical Society, First Presbyterian Church, Seymour Library or the Brockport Fire Department in his memory.
Hedrick, Robert G., July 1, 2007. Predeceased by his wife, Camille J. Hedrick and beloved dog, Joey. He is survived by his sons, Scott Hedrick and Keith (Kelly Lemcke) Hedrick; daughter, Colleen (Scott) Spooner; brothers, Thomas (Rita) Hedrick and Earl (Kay) Schiffhauer; sisters-in-law, Rita Nallin and Sharon Metz; grandchildren, Nina and Nikole Spooner; great-grandchild, Jazmine Collings; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends. Robert is a Veteran of the United States Army.
A Funeral Mass was said July 5 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3747 Brick Schoolhouse Road, Hamlin 14464 in his memory.
Service and Interment were private. Contributions can be made to the Interlakes Oncology, 211 White Spruce Boulevard, Rochester 14623 in his memory.
Gallagher, Robert Sr. "Bob," June 29, 2007. Bob is survived by his wife Anita Riposati Gallagher; children, Robert Jr. "Rob" (fianceé Carol Lynne Neubarth) Gallagher, Kathryn "Kathy" (Dan) Southcott, Karla (Mike) Mathous; five grandchildren; brothers, Francis (Jane) Gallagher, John "Jack" Gallagher, James "Jim" (Yvonne) Gallagher; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held privately. Contributions can be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse 13220 or to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester 14609 in his memory.
Honan, Lawrence "Larry," July 3, 2007. Survived by his parents, Norman and Gloria Honan; siblings, Paul Honan, Kevin (April) Honan, Ken (Judy) Honan, Sarah (Peter) Howie, Jessica (Brian) Kennedy and Andrew Honan (Rachel Holzschuh); two heavenly sisters, Christine Ann and Jean Marie; six nephews; two nieces; grandmother, Doris Honan; aunts, uncles; cousins and many good friends. Larry worked at Eastman Kodak for 13 years.
A Funeral Mass was said July 6 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Rochester. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsbury Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 in his memory.
MacLarty, Lawrence D. "Larry," July 1, 2007. Survived by his loving wife Joanne; children, Jeffrey (Crystal) of Boston, Michael and Lexie; granddaughter, Claire; several brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Yoffredo, David J., Age 86, died June 28, 2007 at Rochester General Hospital. David lived in Holley all his life and was a former employee of T. J. Lipton and the Kendall Central School District. He was predeceased by sisters, Helen Carlo, Florence Yoffredo, son-in-law, Clarence "Butch" Drennen, and special canine "Lumpy." Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rita (Nenni) Yoffredo; devoted daughters, Betty Drennen, Janet (Buddy) Passino, Patty (Tom Foster) Harold; grandchildren, Tina (Jeremy Bullins) Yacono, Andrew (Jen Schenk) Yacono, Kelly (Jason Penna) Schultz, Anthony Harold; brothers, Bernard (Marlene) Yoffredo, Albert Yoffredo; brother-in-law, Edward Carlo; sister-in-law, Delia Nenni; godchild, Antionette Brewer; many nieces, nephews, cherished friends and caregivers.
Funeral Services were held July 3 at Brockport Free Methodist Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Memorial Hospital or Brockport Free Methodist Church in his memory.
Friday, Betty J., July 3, 2007, age 80. Predeceased by her husband, Ralph, 1987. Survived by her brother, Donald (Mary) Stevens; her sister, Gladys Carter; several brothers and sisters-in-laws; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; one great great nephew.
Funeral Services were held July 7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to CURE Childhood Cancer or the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in her memory.
