U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentDolan, Charles W., Age 82, died June 4, 2008. Charles was a member of several Western Square Dance and Round Dance Clubs. He was predeceased by his son, Richard. He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter, Doreen (George) Diehl of Holley; daughter-in-law, Barbara Dolan of Holley; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Howard (Nancy) Dolan of North Carolina; Gentleman Jim, his Golden Retriever.
Funeral Services were held June 7 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Disciples United Methodist Church Bell Fund, Clarendon Ambulance or P.A.W.S. in his memory.
Batty, Velma H., June 6, 2008, age 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, 2002. Survived by her children, Donna (Ronald) Ophardt, Diane Osterhout and Carl (Patricia) Batty; grandchildren, Greg (Tammy) Ophardt, Tammy (Marty) Davis, Dawn (Eric) Whiting, Raymond Kanicsar, Alana (Derek) Lockrem, Steven and Scott Batty; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Emily, Chelsea, Mason and Tyler; her sister, Loraine (Dean) Klafehn; her brother Harold (Shirley) Bauer; many nieces, nephews and friends. Velma was Past President of WNY Ladies Auxiliary Association, Life Member of L.A.F.A.S.N.Y. and Monroe County Ladies Auxiliary Association.
Funeral Services were held June 10 at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church Organ Fund in her memory.
Hill, Lois M., June 8, 2008, age 83. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Richard W. Hill; her children, Diane (Jim) Towsley and John (Karen) Hill; grandchildren, Peggy Selander, Richard and Timothy Towsley, Cindy (Eric) Bostley and Kevin (Michelle) Hill; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Brule; her niece, Kathy (Gary) McSweeney.
Funeral Services were held June 13 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170 West Avenue, Brockport 14420 in her memory.
D'Ambrosia, Samuel G., June 7, 2008 at age 88 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents, Frances and Anthony D'Ambrosia; brother, Peter D'Ambrosio; sister, Mary Jane Gruttadauria. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Angeline; children, Richard (Carol) D'Ambrosia, Karen Germano; sister, Lorraine Ventura; grandchildren, Lisa (Frank) Digiulio, Rick (Tracey) D'Ambrosia, Karla Germano; great-grandchildren, Frank Jr., David, Abby; also with several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated June 11 at Holy Family Church, Rochester. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be directed to Hospice of Rochester Lifetime Care (Hildebrant Hospice), 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623.
Arnold, Alton M., July 14, 2008 at age 89; husband of 64 years to Dorothy Kirtland Arnold; father of Marvin (Irene) Alton of Morrisville, Anne (Ken) Hale of Arcade and Deborah (Gene) Godlove of Bergen; brother of Jean Hider of Rochester and Elizabeth (Robert) Long of Bergen; also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held July 19 at Stone Church Presbyterian Church, Bergen. Contributions can be made to the Living Stones Fund at Stone Church Presbyterian Church, 7549 South Lake Road, Bergen, NY 14416 in his memory.
DiSano, Dorothy J., July 9, 2008. Dorothy was beloved by her husband, children and grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph C. DiSano; children, Ken, Tony and Terri DiSano. Dorothy is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Pati and Pat Flavin, JoMarie and Greg Baron; adoring grandchildren Nicholas, Katie and Jenna Baron.
Burial will be held privately at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota. Contributions can be made to Brockport Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 254, Brockport 14420 in her memory.
Gillman, Ina C., July 7, 2008, at age 74. She is survived by her children, Bill (Margaret), Joe (Shirley), Bob Menear, Linda Krusemark; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; special niece, Eloise (Tom) Dershem.
Private Services and interment at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association in her memory.
Podlaski, Judith L., July 16, 2008 at age 63. She is survived by her children, Robert (Veronica) Podlaski, Laura Benoit, Louie Podlaski, Erick (Tammie) Podlaski Sean Podlaski, Quincy Podlaski; 11 grandchil-dren; three sisters; three brothers; many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said July 19 at St. Theodore's Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Davis, David P., July 12, 2008 at age 66. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Doris Davis. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sue A. Davis; his son, Matthew Davis and fiancee Tosha Zimmerman; daughter Meg (Keith) Edwards; grandchildren, Abigail, Katherine and Olivia Edwards; siblings, John (Stella) Davis, Judith (Robert) Alwardt, Douglas Davis, Stephen (Mary Ellen) Davis, Deborah (Harold) Seelman; sister-in-law, Martha (Fred) DeVore; many nieces and nephews. Dave retired in 1998 with over 30 years service for Eastman Kodak Company. Recently a "greens keeper" with Churchville Golf Course.
A Memorial Service was held July 16 at St. Vincent De Paul Church, Churchville. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Churchville Lions Club, Churchville Fire Department or to a charity of one's choice in his memory.
Merino, Dora J. "Jean," On July 11, 2008 at the age of 75. Predeceased by her sister, Mary Lou Gesner and brother Clarence Smith Jr. She is survived by her sons Joseph "Michael" (Maria), Jonathan of Oregon and Daniel; companion of 34 years Lois Mac Eachern; grandchildren, Jason and Joey (Tara) Merino; great-grandchildren Gabrielle and Sofia Merino; nephews, Greg, Mark, Thomas, and Doug Gasner; brother-in-law, Robert Gasner. Jean retired from Lakeside Memorial Hospital after 20 years.
Funeral Services were held July 15 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment, Lake View Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Mt. Carmel House, 4 Planet Street, Rochester 14606 in her memory.
Eveland, Judith, July 12, 2008. Survived by husband Daniel; daughter Tracy (John) Eisman; son, Michael (Karen) Gropp; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyla, Trevor and Andrew; sister, Barbara (Bob) Stinson; nieces and nephews; good friend, Deb Hartman.
A Memorial Mass was said July 18 at Church of the Assumption, Fairport. Contributions can be made to the Make A Wish Foundation in her memory.
Cleveland, Mary C. (Downey), July 15, 2008, age 85. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwood R. Cleveland and her grandson, Brian D. Strickland. Survived by her children, Dennis E. Cleveland, Janis M. Strickland, Loretta A. (Stuart) Hansel, Gloria J. Neumann, Donna M. (Donn) Carlton and David P. (Terri) Cleveland; eight grandchildren; 13.5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mary was employed as a Bus Driver for Hilton Central School for 25 years and a volunteer at Park Ridge Hospital.
A Funeral Mass was said July 18 at St. Leo Church, Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association in her memory.
