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George "Coach" Doherty
CLIFTON SPRINGS - George "Coach" Doherty, 86, of West Main St., passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the Clifton Springs Hospital Extended Care.
Friends called Tuesday, March 29 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, March 30 at St. Felix Church in Clifton Springs. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Agnes cemetery.
Friends may contribute to their favorite charity in George's memory.
George was born May 11, 1918, the son of Frank and Alma Doherty, and had lived in the area most of his life. He was a graduate of Purdue University and Northwestern University with a master's degree in physical education and health.
He was offered three Major League Baseball positions, including one with the Cincinnati Reds, but "Coach" was called to serve his country in the Air Corps, where he obtained the rank of captain.
Though he never went to the majors, George played ball beside several Hall of Famers such as Enos Slaughter and Walter "Hoot" Evers. Shortly after moving to Clifton Springs, George became athletic director at Clifton Springs High School and coached football, basketball, baseball, track, golf and volleyball, winning several league titles during his career.
George enjoyed sailing his Thistle sailboat on Canandaigua Lake and ice boating on several of the Finger Lakes. He was a founding member of the Clifton Springs Country Club and a past president of the Clifton Springs Rotary Club. The Coach will be sadly missed by all his loving friends and family.
George is survived by daughters, Joanne (Karl) Haynes of Newark and Gail (Bob) Bedette of Phelps; two sisters, Alma (Tom) McDermott of Honeoye Falls and Joyce (Tom) Boddy of Henrietta; a brother, Richard (Jean) Doherty of Irondequoit; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Marjorie.
Herman J. Mark
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Herman J. Mark, 94, of 11 E. Main St, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Clifton Springs Hospital.
In keeping with his wishes, there were no calling hours.
Friends were invited to attend a celebration of his life on Thursday, March 24 at the Spa Apartments Chapel in Clifton Springs.
Friends may contribute to their favorite charity in Herman's memory.
Herman was born Nov. 4, 1910, in Clifton Springs, the son of Bernhard and Lena Mark. He was a missionary for five years in Borneo in the 1950s. Herman was employed as a gym teacher and basketball coach for both Shortsville and Penfield school districts. He will be deeply missed by all his loving friends and family.
Herman is survived by his son, Charles Mark of Hawaii; a daughter, Kathleen Phillips of Oregon; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Louis Mark of Pennsylvania; and a nephew, Wallace Mark of Phelps.
He was predeceased by his wife, Pauline, in 1997; and three brothers, Isadore, Jacob and Henry.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs.
Rosalie Walters Rigney
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Rosalie Walters Rigney, 88, of The Spa Apartments, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the F.F. Thompson Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua.
In keeping with her wishes, there were no prior calling hours. Friends were invited to attend a celebration of her life on Monday, March 28 at the Spa Apartments Chapel in Clifton Springs. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Agnes cemetery.
Friends may contribute to the Spa Apartments Activity Fund or to St. Felix Church in Rose's memory.
Rose was born June 7, 1916, in Clifton Springs, the daughter of Harry and Mary VanKerkove, and had lived in the area most of her life. She and her husband, Bussy, owned and operated the Walters Locker Plant in Clifton Springs for many years.
Rose was very active in the community, as a Pink Lady at Clifton Springs Hospital, managing the lobby Shop for many years, volunteering at the local thrift store, Girls Scouts and many activities at the Spa Apartments. She also enjoyed golfing and gardening.
Rose will be sadly missed by all of her loving friends and family.
She is survived by her daughters, Joan (Ted) Case Dengelmaier of Big Flats and Leni Walters Richardson of Ouray, Colo.; a son, William F. (Linda) Walters of Clifton Springs; a brother-in-law, Donald Walters of Clifton Springs; a sister-in-law, Theresa Swartele of Phelps; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Bussy Walters; her second husband, John J. Rigney; and two sisters, Josephine Buck and Mildred Ryan.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs.
Alice C. Rolland
PORT GIBSON - Alice C. Rolland, 102, formerly of Port Gibson, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the Geneva Living Center North.
Friends called Friday, March 25 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Funeral services were Saturday, March 26 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Port Gibson cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to the Charles and Alice Rolland Education Fund, c/o William Rolland, 3215 Creek Road, Youngstown 14174.
Alice was born May 3, 1902, in Newark, the daughter of Philip and Emma Trautman and had lived in the area all of her life. She was a graduate of Palmyra High School in 1919, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University in 1923 with a bachelor of arts degree in education.
From 1923 to 1936, Alice taught in three elementary country schools. She was employed by schools in Homer, Hudson, Skaneateles and Phelps from 1936 to 1964. In 1981, Alice received the "Outstanding Farm Woman" award from the Ontario County Farm Bureau.
Alice was a member of the Grange, Park Presbyterian Church in Newark and the Senior Citizens groups in Port Gibson and Clifton Springs. Alice married
Charles Rolland in 1932, living 69 happy years together until his death in 2001.
She is survived by her sons, Roy (Kay) Rolland of Geneva, Bill (Mary Ann) Rolland of Youngstown and Tom (Barbara) Rolland of Vermont; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Stephanie Dewa
CLIFTON SPRINGS/NEWARK - Stephanie Dewa, 83, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Clifton Springs Hospital.
Friends called Thursday, March 31 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home in Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, April 1 at St. Michael Church in Newark by the Rev. Peter Clifford. Burial will be in Newark cemetery.
Mrs. Dewa was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Mary Mierzynski Jaginello. She lived on Woodview Lane in Clifton Springs after moving from Warren, Mich., seven months ago. Stephanie was a communicant of St. Michael's Church in Newark. She attended Mary Grove College in Detroit, and in her younger years was a laboratory technician at Highland Park Hospital in Highland, Michigan.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Alexander, "Al"; two sons, Andrew (Keren) of Plano, Texas; and Paul (Renate) of Newark; and four grandchildren, Theresa, Jerray, Aleksandra and Jacob Dewa.
John D. Fahy
CLIFTON SPRINGS - John D. Fahy, 86, of Webb Avenue, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, March 25, 2005.
Friends called on Monday, March 28 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday, March 29 at St. Felix Church in Clifton Springs. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Agnes cemetery.
Friends may contribute to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 W. 186th St. New York, NY 10032 or the Finger Lakes Community Cancer Center, 6 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs 14432 in John's memory.
John was born Dec. 31, 1918, the son of the late James and Jane Fahy. He served his country as a captain in the Air Corps during World War II. John was a graduate of the University of Rochester and worked as an English teacher for the East Rochester School District. In 1956 John became the high school principal for Clifton Springs High School. Once they merged in the late '60s with the Phelps School District, John became the first superintendent for Phelps-Clifton Springs School District, retiring n 1973. John was employed as a guidance counselor for DeSales High School and taught at Finger Lakes Community College. He also was Western New York's representative for the School Administrators Association of New York State. John was a member of the Clifton Springs Rotary Club, East Rochester Teachers Association and the U of R. Alumni Association. He was a member of the Clifton Springs Country Club and a very active member of St. Felix Church until his illness. John loved to play tennis and bridge and read books. John was an avid Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan. John was happiest watching sports with his loving son Kevin.
John is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; daughters, Judith (Jeffrey) Crowell of California, Kerry Fahy-Harvick of Rochester; son, J.Kevin (Karen) Fahy of Geneva; grandchildren, Reagan and Kevin Crowell, Jessica Neilsen; step grandchildren, Emily and Ellen Weinberg; brother, James (Lillian) Fahy of Alabama; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his previous wife, Anne in 1991; sister, Agnes in 1986.
Emma Helena Garvey Gillam
PENN YAN - Emma Helena Garvey Gillam, formerly of Seneca Castle, was released to heaven on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005.
Friends called Wednesday, March 30 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 30 at the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn cemetery.
Friends may contribute in Emma's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Rochester Chapter, 425 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester 14620, or to the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church.
Emma was born Feb. 25, 1916, in Lyons, the daughter of the late George and Augusta Garvey. Emma's childhood years were spent near Newark, and on Tile Yard Road in Clifton Springs. She graduated from Phelps High School in 1934 and on June 4, 1938, married
Basil Gillam of Canandaigua. In 1947 the Gillam brothers, Basil and Milo, bought the farm property on Tile Yard Road from Emma's parents. There they raised their families and farmed until 1981. At that time their home near Dresden on Seneca Lake was purchased. Mrs. Gillam was dearly loved for her hospitality and support she gave through constant activities of her family, church and home. A talented lady, Mrs. Gillam especially enjoyed creating shell, dried and floral arrangements as well as sewing, cooking, gardening and reading. She belonged to the Ontario County Home Bureau, the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service and the Eastern Star. In the late '50s she worked at McCurdy's in Geneva and later attended Freeman's Business School and was employed for a short while at Silver Floss in Phelps. As a long-time member of the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church, she was an active participant in its many activities.
Emma is survived by her daughters, Judith (William) Albro of Washington and Kathleen (Peter) Beinetti of Colorado; son, James (Jane) Gillam of California; grandchildren, Thomas (Tina) Albro, Todd (Deanna) Albro, Stephen Beinetti (Cheryl), Daniel (Marian) Beinetti, Lisa (Ed) Beinetti Durica, Amy (Phil) Gillam Austin, Brad Gillam, Calder and Andrew Gillam; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Kelsey and Sarah Albro, Nicole and Luke Albro, Mark Beinetti, Zoe Durica, Zachary Beinetti, Sean and Abbie Austin; several nieces and nephews, especially meaningful to her were, Sue Bender Gillam Bennett of Arizona and Lynne Kostic Gillam of California.
Emma was predeceased by husband of 60 years, Basil in 1999; and her son, John in 1979.
Charles K. Ryan
SENECA FALLS - Charles K. Ryan, 41, of 2 Falls St., Apt. S11, died Friday, March 25, 2005 in Geneva General Hospital.
There were no calling hours. A memorial service was Wednesday, March 30 at the Coe-Genung Funeral Home in Waterloo. The Rev. Martha Forisha, rector of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Seneca Falls, officiated. Spring burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery in Waterloo.
Memorial contributions may be made to Schultz's Pet Sales and Service, 48 E. River St., Waterloo 13165.
Charles was born April 11, 1963, in Waterloo, the son of Charles E. and Florence P. Ellsworth Ryan. He was a 1982 graduate of Mynderse Academy. He was employed with G.W. Lisk in Clifton Springs, through the Cayuga-Seneca ARC program.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Ryan, whom he married
July 26, 1997; one half brother, Vincent Passamonte of Clifton Springs; one half-sister, Audrey Preble of Syracuse; many nieces and nephews.
Richard F. Atkinson Jr.
"Go Yankees"
PHELPS: Richard F. Atkinson Jr., 52, of 29 Orchard Park, died peacefully Friday, April, 1, 2005 at Geneva General Hospital surrounded by his family.
Friends called Tuesday, April 5 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 6 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery in Clifton Springs.
It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Phelps Ambulance, 7 Exchange St, Phelps 14532; or the Finger Lakes Community Cancer Center, 6 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs 14432.
Rich was born June 25, 1952, in Clifton Springs, the son of Richard F. and Esther M. Clapton Atkinson Sr. Rich was a member of the Buckhorn Sportsmen Club in Phelps and the Sons of American Legion Post 456 in Phelps.
Richie his survived by his wife, Cindy Atkinson of Phelps; a son, Tucker Atkinson of Phelps; a daughter, Amy (Bill McNicholas) Atkinson of Geneva; Richie's ray of sunshine - his granddaughter, Madison McNicholas; his father, Richard F. Atkinson Sr. of Phelps; brothers and sisters, James Atkinson of Phelps, Debbie Rugg of Dresden, Jeff Atkinson of Dresden, Cheryl (Daren) Hammond of Phelps and Terry (Paula) Atkinson of Phelps; aunts and uncles, Bill and Sue Dinges of Rockford, Ill.; David R. Kesel of Clifton Springs, Robert Clapton of North Carolina, Betty Jane (Frank) Palermo of Newark, Emerson Garling of Irving, Texas; and Doris Garling of Newark; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many supportive friends who have stood by Richie's side through his hard times after his stroke.
He was predeceased by is mother, Esther M. Atkinson, who died in 2001.
"He fought the good fight, he finished his course."
