U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentGruendike, Robert L., July 13, 2007, at age 73. He was predeceased by his parents, Adelbert and Dorothy Gruendike. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Dawn Gruendike; his children, Bamby (Bob) Seibold and Ryan (Donna) Gruendike; granddaughters, Alicia and Jennifer Lowe; his sister, Beverly Pimm; his nieces and nephews, and his grand-dog, Trevor.
A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be announced. Expressions of sympathy can be directed to Humane Society of Rochester at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in his memory.
Johnson, Doreen Mary, July 16, 2007, age 82. She is survived by her sons, Wayne N. Johnson, Glenn B. Johnson (Cheryl), Keith J. Johnson (Monica), David K. Johnson (Jodie); sister, Lillian Holloway (Peter); 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held July 21 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Inurnment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Labre Indian School, Tongue River Road, Ashland, Montana 59004 in her memory.
Markham, Mildred (Pat) Hill, Formerly of Plano, Texas, May 23, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis S. Markham and twin brothers, Russel and Warren Hill. She is survived by her son, Phillip L. Markham of Herkimer, and daughters, Joan Maestas of Mora, New Mexico, Shelley Symonds, of Kettering, Ohio and Cheryl Markham of McKinney, Texas; sister, Marguerite Webster of Brockport; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grand-children.
A Memorial Service was held July 21 at Hilton Baptist Church, Hilton. Contributions can be made to Hilton Baptst Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton 14468 or Grace Presbyterian Church, Plano, Texas 75093 in her memory.
Osborne, Betty (Bronson), 70, of Merritt Island, Florida (formerly of Hilton) on July 15, 2007. Predeceased by her husband Jack S. Osborne. She is survived by daughters Wendy (John) Becker of Kendall, Jacque (Charles) Meyer of Cocoa Beach, Florida; son Stephen of Ocala, Florida; granddaughters, Sarah (Nelson) Williams of Murray and Emily Becker of Farmington. A sister, Vivian (Gene) New, and sisters-in-law Jeanette Bronson and Helen Sehm also survive her.
Interment will be in Parma-Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, Florida 32940 or the Hospice of one's choice in her memory.
Prophet, Margaret Anne (Harvey), Suddenly, July 14, 2007. Margaret is survived by her husband, David Prophet; sons, David and Kevin Scalzo; parents, Walter and Clarice Harvey; sisters, Paula (Joe) Meisenzahl, and Anne (Doug) Sick; brothers, Brud (Coleen) Harvey and Chris (Sheila) Harvey; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was said July 18 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, 14450 or to The Children of Margaret Prophet Fund, payable to Paula Meisenzahl, c/o Sullivan & Associates, 572 Titus Avenue, Rochester 14617 in her memory.
Martin, Mary Ann "Lou" (Potter), Suddenly on July 17, 2007 at age 77. Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Richard V. "Pep" Martin and her parents Warren and Leona Potter. Survived by her children Kimberly (James) Oliver, Jeffrey (Clara) Martin, Kyle (Randy) Baker, Todd (Bridget) Martin and Thomas (Cynthia) Martin; grandchildren Jaime and Laurel Oliver, Kristina Martin, Joshua and Katie Baker, Shannon and Shawn Martin and Christina and Nicholas Contestabile. Lou was a devoted wife and mother. After graduating from Brockport State Teacher's College in 1951, she taught Kindergarten in the Byron School District before leaving teaching to raise her family.
Private interment, Hillside Cemetery, Holley. Contributions can be made to the Lakeside Memorial Hospital Twig Association or to charity of one's choice in her memory.
Mon, Dominic, age 88, died July 17, 2007 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion Post #576 or LeRoy and St. Mary's Church, Holley. Survived by his wife, Lena Yacuzzo Mon of Holley, they were married for 50 years; brother Alfred (Carol) Mon of Texas; and several nieces and nephews; brother of the late Nicholas and Delia Mon and Mary Jenkins.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said July 21 at St. Joseph's Church, LeRoy. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in his memory.
Skivington, Mary J., July 12, 2007. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas; parents, Gust and Zmaro Paramboukas; brother, John Parm. She is survived by her children, Michael (Sharon) Skivington, Karen (Mark) McCrea, Nancy (Guido) Barbone, Patrick Skivington; grandchildren, Eric and Jena Skivington, Adam (Kim) and Morgan McCrea, Alex and Michael Barbone, Kate and Sara Skivington; a niece and nephew. Mary was employed by Wegmans for 28 years.
A Memorial Mass will be said Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to Mt. Carmel House, 4 Planet Street, Rochester 14606 in her memory.
Graf, Theodore (Ted) J. Sr., October 3, 2007, at the age of 99. Predeceased by his wife Ruth E. Carpenter, son Theodore "Topper" J. Jr., son-in-law Robert McPhillips, grandson Kevin McPhillips and great-granddaughter Lynn Graf. Survived by his daughter, Sandra "Sandy" McPhillips; sons Richard Sr. "Dick" and Gary Lynn (Kathy); daughter-in-law Barbara Graf; nine grandchildren, Daniel (Elizabeth) Graf, Michelle (Jeffrey) Mank, Ingrid (Michael) Weiner, Pamela (Todd) Hogan, Rick Jr. (Elizabeth) Graf, Hank (Sue) Graf, Dina Jo (Wally) Knoedl, Tania Graf, Kevin Graf; 20 great-grandchildren; nephew, Father William Graf; nieces, Jeannie (Robert) Coffey, Marjorie (Jerry) Brown and Lynne (Tom) Marcisofsky. Ted was a WWII Navy Veteran, a member of the Brockport VFW Post, Fireman's Exempt Association, Brockport Hook and Ladder Fire Department and the Brockport Elks Club.
Funeral Services were held October 10 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Private interment. Contributions can be made to Mercy Flight or a charity of one's choice in his memory.
Hovey, Anna M., September 28, 2007, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband, Earl. Survived by her children Howard (Karen), Margaret (Ken) Piasecki, Larry (Marietta), Richard (Linda); 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Daisy Freeman, Valentine Humes; brother, Michael (Marsha) Glever; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held October 8 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Private interment. Contributions can be made to the Greece Baptist Church in her memory.
