Helen Heusinger

Rochester: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at age 82. Predeceased by her husband, Gerald J. Heusinger. Survived by her son, Gerald (Betty) Heusinger; daughters, Bonnie (Tom) Sullivan, Pamela (Eric) Happ, Janine (Dave Rivers) Heusinger and Ellen (Anthony) Saporito; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; her brother, Theodore Kuntz;…

Edward Fenner

Greece: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at age 91. Predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Fenner. Survived by his children, Beverly (Norman) Freeman and Ronald J. Fenner; his daughter-in-law, Bonnie A. Fenner-Kier; 7 grand-children; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter. He was a retiree of the Eastman Kodak Company,…

Jessie ‘Jill’ Owen

Rochester: January 12, 2010 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband, Hugh Owen. She is survived by her children, James (Carole) Owen & Pat (Jack) Pal; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jill’s family would like to express a sincere thank you…

Kathleen A. Phillips

Greece: Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the age of 70. Survived by her husband, Rollin C. Phillips; her sons and daughters in law, Rollin Douglas and Diane, Aaron Thomas and Wendy Phillips; her daughters and son in…

William F. Scally

Rochester: Sunday, January 10, 2010. Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Janet Scally; son, Matthew (Marci) Scally; daughters, Linda (Don) Wilkins, Carol Klem, Diane (Mickey) Treat, Julia (Joel) Handy; grandchildren, Grace & Leigha, Brandi & Kyle, Anthony, Nicholas & Scott, Corey, Christopher &…

Edna M. Malak

Rochester: Friday, January 8, 2010. Survived by her husband, Frederick; many loving family and friends. No prior calling. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 10:30 AM in the Chapel of Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Private Interment

Carole A. Rice-Smith

Greece: Suddenly, Friday, January 8, 2010 at age 62. Predeceased by her father, Ivan Rice; sister, Doris Langford. Survived by her mother Myrtle Rice; husband, Bruce Smith; nephews, Jeff & Shawn Langford; cousin, Jean Madison; step-children, Scott (Tabitha) Smith, Tara (Casey) Dolan; grandchildren, Emma Smith,…

Christa Mertz

Charlotte: After a brief illness Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at age 23. Survived by her loving parents, Steven & Katharine Mertz; brothers, Andrew (Thya) Mertz & Scott Mertz; grandparents, William & Edith Wilson and Waite & Marie Mertz; niece, Cecelia Mertz. Christa touched the hearts…

Frank E. Pearl

Greece: Monday, January 4, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann (Kowalski) Pearl; his children, Kenneth (Amy) Pearl of Clarence, NY, Daniel (Holly) Pearl, Tracy Crandall, Brian (Silva) Pearl; his grandchildren, Michael & Grace Pearl, Tyler & Ryan…

Robert La Force

Ft. Meyers FL: Suddenly, Sunday, January 3, 2010 at age 67. Survived by his loving wife, Anne LaForce; sons, Robert Jr. (Pam) LaForce, Andrew LaForce; brothers, Richard (Donna) LaForce, Roger (Donna) LaForce, Roy (Maryann) LaForce, Ron (Barbara) LaForce; sisters, Pattie (Ed “Aquaman”) Schultz; Mary (David)…

Johanna Heerkens

Sunday, January 3 2010 at age 103. Predeceased by her husband, Hendrik R. Heerkens; son Henry Peter Heerkens; grandson, James Nardi; great grandsons, Jesse Nardi & Adam Heerkens. She is survived by her children, Jane (John) Sheret, Ronald (Kathy) Heerkens, & Anita Nardi; 6 grandsons,…

Phaon ‘Elmer’ Corson

Greece: January 3, 2009 at age 88. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Doris (Whitbeck) Corson; children, Cheryl (Greg) Koert & Glenn Corson; grandchildren, Benjamin, Kathryn, Elizabeth & Emily; great-granddaughter, Ava; sister, Carol (Dencil) Gold of Utah; several nieces, nephews and…

Angelo Chelini

Rochester: January 1, 2010 at age 81. He is survived by his life long companion, Helen Young; her daughters, Gloria LaRagy & Beverly (Bruce) Freese; grandchildren, Wendy (Shawn) Brennan & David (Monica) Freese; great-grandchildren, Madison & Max Brennan and Brianna & Zachary Freese; nephews, Peter…

Gordon T. Hare

Greece: Friday, January 1, 2010, at age 90. Predeceased by his wife, Evelyn L. Hare in 1999. Survived by his son & daughter in law, David (Robbin) Hare; daughters and sons in law, Anne (Raymond) Hull, Phyllis (Gary) Armendinger, Alice (Brian) Allen, Jane (John) Risolo,…

Frances C. ‘Pat’ Powers

Rochester: December 31, 2009 at age 80. Predeceased by her husband, Henry Powers. She is survived by her children, Michael (Sandy) Powers, John (Lori) Powers, Douglas (Deborah) Powers & Barbara (Timothy) Trombitas; grandchildren, Ben, Andy, Chris, Amber, Sam, Matthew, Chelsea, Megan, Evan & John; great-granddaughter,…

Charles E. Bennett

Rochester: Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Predeceased by his wife, Althea Bennett. Survived by his sons, John (Betty) Bennett, Kevin Bennett; daughter, Patricia Bennett; grandchildren, Carolyn Bennett, Whitney Bennett, Paul Dykstra, Thomas Dykstra; many nieces and nephews; many dear friends. Charles was a Veteran of the…

George DeRue

Hilton: Unexpectedly, December 30, 2009, surrounded by his loving family, just 8 days before his 100th birthday. George is the founder and C.E.O. of Geo. DeRue Contractor, Inc. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Helen (Froelich) DeRue; brothers, Peter DeRue, Philip DeRue and John…

William O’Brien

Greece: Thursday, December 24, 2009. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia O’Brien; his children, Ann (Bill) Easton, John (Kathy) O’Brien, William O’Bien (Sheri Prior), Timothy (Sue) O’Brien, Daniel (Beth) O’Brien, David (Jeanne) O’Brien; 20 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; many dear friends.…

Donald A. Cipollone

Greece: Monday, December 21, 2009. Survived by his brothers, Fred (Rosemary) Cipollone, Roger (Cindy) Cipollone, Richard Cipollone; many nieces, nephews and cousins; many great nieces and great nephews; many dear friends. No prior calling. His services were held privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of…

Samuel J. Cristantello

CHURCHVILLE: Passed away peacefully on Saturday December 19, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary Cristantello. Survived by his daughters, Janet (Robert) McMichael, Jean (Bernie) Bauer, and Carol (David) Micheli; grandchildren, Scott (Debbie) McMichael, Todd (Mary) McMichael, Adam (Michelle) McMichael, Joseph…