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Beverly Anne Deats
PHELPS - Beverly Anne Deats, 63, of 1 Church St., in Phelps, died Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Highland Hospital in Rochester.
Friends called Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 26 at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Resthaven cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Phelps Ambulance Inc., 7 Exchange St., Phelps 14532.
Bev was born on Feb. 10, 1942, in West Point, Arkansas. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She co-owned and operated Bev's Variety Store in Phelps with her husband Bob for the last 17 years. Bev loved to sing; she belonged to the Sweet Adelines of Phelps, William Smith Choir and the Phelps Community Choir. She was active with the Phelps Volunteer Ambulance and was proud of her accomplishment of becoming an EMT. Bev also enjoyed playing golf with her husband, Bob.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Robert "Bob" Deats of Phelps; son, William Way of Phelps; her mother, Roxanne of Arkansas; and many, many friends.
Nancy K. Ellis
NEWARK - Nancy Kathleen Fagner Ellis, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005 at the House of John in Clifton Springs.
Family and friends attended calling hours on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home in Newark. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the funeral home with the Rev. Gerald Harris officiating. Burial followed in Riverview cemetery.
In memory of Nancy, the family requests donations be sent to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, or to the Finger Lakes Community Cancer Center, 2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs 14432.
Nancy was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Rochester, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle Johnson Fagner. She was a graduate of Newark High School in 1964. She had worked for Garlock Corp. in Palmyra in document control and Perkin-Elmer in Phelps.
Nancy was a member of the Red Hat Society. She worked many hours as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and was involved with fund raising through Stepping in Style and Relay for Life. Nancy enjoyed camping and reading.
Nancy will be remembered and devoted husband of 40 years, Gilbert Ellis; daughters, Susan (Kevin) Sharp and Wendy (Jim) Colacino, both of Newark; four grandchildren, Brittnay, Sarah, Joe and Brian; mother, Myrtle Fagner of Newark; brother, David (Donna) Fagner of Newark; sister, Julie (Daryl) Beech of South Carolina; father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Elaine Ellis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky (Kathy), Michel (Betty) Ellis, Christine (Gary) Weed and Roxanne (Ralph) Button; and many nieces and nephews.
Nancy was predeceased by her father, Lester Fagner on Oct. 8, 1995.
Bernice E. VanHooft
NEWARK - Bernice E. VanHooft, 74, of South Main Street in Newark, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005 at the DeMay Living Center in Newark. She has fought the good fight, she has kept the faith and she is now with her heavenly father.
Friends called Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Eacker Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services followed at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resthaven cemetery.
Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society in Bernice's memory.
Bernice was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Casa, Ark., the daughter of the late James and Lennie Opal George. She was a member of the Church of Christ and spent her life worshipping the Lord. Bernice was a senior companion for the Fingerlakes DDSO. She was a devoted caregiver. She loved to sew and do arts and crafts. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends.
She is survived by her son, James VanHooft of Lyons; daughters, Renee (Howard) DeRue of Newark and Sheree (Dannel) Lawrence of Newark; sisters, Wanda Cline of Ruskin, Fla., and Della Jones of Oakridge, Ore.; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Bernice was predeceased by her husband, Peter L. VanHooft; and sister, Margaret George.
Betty M. Rozelle Price Niemeyer
PHELPS - Betty M. Niemeyer, 79, of 369 E. Main St. in Waterloo, formerly of Phelps, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005 in the House of John in Clifton Springs.
Friends called Saturday, Dec. 3 at Coe-Genung Funeral Home in Waterloo. The funeral service was Sunday, Dec. 4 at the funeral home. The Rev. William Somerville, pastor of the Midler Wesleyan Church in Syracuse, officiated. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery in Oaks Corners.
Memorial contributions may be given to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432.
Betty was born March 31, 1926, in Elmira, the daughter of Phenus and Catherine Chilson Rozelle. She was a 1944 graduate of Clifton Springs High School. She was employed for many years at Sylvania in Seneca Falls, then at Zoto's International, then for Willard Psychiatric Center and later Newark Developmental Center. In later years she worked at her daughter's restaurant, Draheim's Country Restaurant, where she was known as "Ma" to all. She was an avid outdoor sportsman and camper. She was a member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church and the First Baptist Church of Seneca Falls. She was a singer and guitarist with her own band for many years. She and her late husband attended Professional Clown School in Hopewell.
She is survived by one son and his wife, Steve (Patricia) Price of Webster; three daughters and their husbands, Judith (Richard) Smith of Waterloo, Linda (Keith) Draheim of Wake Forest, N.C., and Gina (Robert) Eklund of Phelps; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Telarico of Seneca Falls; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roger Niemeyer; one son, David Price; and one brother, Robert Rozelle.
Donald R. Ostrander
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Donald R. Ostrander, died after a long illness Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, 2005 in the arms of his loving wife, Jean, at home.
Friends called Monday, Nov. 28 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Nov. 29 at St. Felix Church in Clifton Springs. Burial will be in St. Agnes cemetery.
Friends may contribute to the Clifton Springs YMCA or the Clifton Springs Fire Department in Don's memory.
Affectionately known as "Donnie Bob" to those who knew him all his life and "DONALD" when Jean was perturbed at him, Don was a lifetime resident of Clifton Springs. He graduated from Clifton Springs High School in 1954, where he was a gifted athlete, especially in basketball and baseball. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served as a corpsman in the Fleet Marines. After coming home from his service, he met and fell in love with a nursing student, Edna Jean Sherman, whom he marred on Aug. 30, 1958. The home and family that grew out of that love were the center and masterwork of Don's life.
Don spent his career as an X-ray technician and ultimately chief technologist at F.F. Thompson Hospital, from which he retired in 1996. Until his illness prevented it, Don enjoyed golf, spending time with his spoiled dog, Pip, and most of all the "give and take" with his friends and especially his son, Roy.
Don will be missed beyond words by those who carry on, his wife, Jean; children, Robert (Marybeth) Ostrander, Roy Landschoot, Ann (Scott) Landschoot; 10 grandchildren and brothers and sisters, Dick, Dorothy, Pat, Janie, Linda, Carol, and Ruth.
Lawson Donald Rogers
PHELPS - Donald Rogers, 75, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005.
Friends called Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Palmisano Funeral Home in Geneva. Prayer services were conducted by the Hydrant Hose Fire Co., the VFW Post 2670 and by the American Legion Post 396. Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Palmisano Funeral Home with burial following in the Oaklawn cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hydrant Hose Fire Department, VFW Post 2670 or the Community of Hope Building Fund, 14104 Okeechobee, Loxahtche, FL 33470.
Don was a life member of the VFW Post 2670 and a four-time past commander. He was a member of the American Legion 396 and a 40-year member of the Hydrant Hose Fire Co. He was also a member of the W. Palm Beach, Fla., Community of Hope.
He is survived by his daughters, Lorrie Goff of Wellington, Fla., and Donna (Edward) Swart of Geneva; grandchildren, Jayme (Ed McCann) Flint, Thomas Swart, Christopher Swart, Bonnie (Terry) Colquhoun, Loree (Carley) Rouse and Skip (Karla) Goff; 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Breese Rogers; and son-in-law, Howard Goff.
Raymond D. Royston
PHELPS - Raymond D. Royston, 73, of 9854 Wilber Road, died on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at his home.
Friends called Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.
It is suggested that contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Mr. Royston was born on May 26, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Alfred and Helen Heidtman Royston. He loved horses and dogs. Mr. Royston was a jockey and rode at race tracks all over the country. He won his first race in 1955. He started riding at Finger Lakes Race Track in 1962 and rode until 1966. After riding as a jockey he worked at many different positions including valet, working the scales and running the jockey room. He was also a racing official and director of stabling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Phyllis Royston; son, Donald Royston of Phelps; grandchildren, Tina (Steve) Wright of Michigan, Kevin (Kim) Royston of Colorado, Bryan Royston of Cornwall on Hudson, Jeff Royston of Naples, Amy Royston of South Carolina; nine great-grandchildren; special nephew, Jim Royston and several nieces and nephews.
Michael Lee Skwieralski
PHELPS/MACEDON - Michael Lee Skwieralski, 44, of 22 Jay St., Phelps, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
There were no prior calling hours. Friends were invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, Dec. 21 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps, with the Rev. Carl Prostka officiating.
It is suggested that memorial donations be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 153 Church St., Farmington 14425, or Phelps Ambulance Inc., PO Box 81, Phelps, 14532.
Michael was born on Sept. 10, 1061, the son of Edward and Arlea Kishbaugh Skwieralski. He had worked for Seneca Foods for 22 years. Michael loved all sports and was a true animal lover. Michael also enjoyed talking with people from all over on the Internet. He was also a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmington.
He is survived by his mother, Arlea Skwieralski of Phelps; brothers and sisters, Edward (Nancy) Skwieralski of Walworth, Sandra (John Mishik) Skwieralski of Woodstock, Ga., Sharon (Robert) Charlton of Naples, Barbara (Roy) Ikewood of Macedon, Richard Skwieralski of Rochester, Susan (Jeffrey) Hixson of Phelps; aunt and godmother, Donna L. (Jerry) Swartz of Newark; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Robert L. Maslyn
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Robert L. Maslyn, 73, of 739 County Road 7, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
Friends called Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps, where the American Legion paid respects at 7 p.m. that evening. A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, Dec. 12 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Phelps. Burial will be in St. Francis cemetery with full military honors by the Phelps American Legion.
Memorial donations may be made to the Seeley B. Parish Phelps American Legion, 1346 Rte. 96, Phelps 14432.
Bob was born on April 22, 1932, in Geneva, the son of the late August and Anna Johnson Maslyn. He was a member of St. Felix/St. Francis Catholic Community. Bob was an Army Veteran and was a very active member of the Seeley B. Parish Phelps American Legion Post #457. He was a former Post Commander and was currently on the Executive Committee. Bob retired after 30 years from the Rochester Operating Engineers Local #832. He was also a longtime member of the Buckhorn Sportsman's Club.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elsie Maslyn; son, Robert Jr. (Darlene) Maslyn of Geneva; daughter, Kathy (Jeff) Melito of Phelps; step-daughter, Sandra (Richard) Doges of Atlantic Beach, N.C.; grandchildren, Mary Anna and Nikolas Melito and Carrie (Adam) Moore; step-grandchildren, Tina Calhoun and Kristen Hawley; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Riley and Rowan Moore; step-great-grandchildren, Hayden and Harrison Calhoun, and Alex, Ashley and Allysa Hawley; two brothers, Francis (Doreen) Maslyn of Waterloo, John (Carol) Maslyn of Phelps; sister, Judy Maslyn of Phelps; sister-in-law, Jean Maslyn of Phelps and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Carl and Mert Maslyn.
Edward J. Cavanaugh Jr.
PHELPS/CLIFTON SPRINGS - Edward J. Cavanaugh Jr., 75, passed away peacefully after a long illness Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 at the Clifton Springs Hospital.
Family and friends called Friday, Dec. 9 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. Dupont Parkway in New Castle, Del.
Memorial contributions may be made to the House of John.
Mr. Cavanaugh was born and raised in Wilkes Barre, Pa. After graduating high school, he entered the Air Force, where he served in the Korean conflict. He was later stationed in New Castle where he and his family moved and called home. He moved to Clifton Springs in 1990, from 1204 Wilmington Road, New Castle, where he lived since 1963. He retired from the Diamond State Telephone Company after 32 years. He worked part-time for ACE Hardware of New Castle and Village Hardware of Newark. He also worked part-time for Paul's Auto Mart in Clifton Springs. He was a past deputy chief and is an honorary member of the Good Will Fire Company in New Castle. He also was a member of the Elks Lodge 2281 of New Castle and the American Legion Post 12 of Hagerstown, Md.
He is survived by his two sons, Keith (Cheryl) of Newark and Kenneth (Maria) of Wilmington, Del.; three grandsons, Ryan of New Castle, and Matthew and Andrew of Wilmington; three granddaughters, Megan of Newark, Michelle and Miranda of Glasgow, Del.; also his three brothers, Carl and Harold of Newark, and Charles "Bud" of Millsboro; and his sister, Cheryl Thornton of Smyma, Del. During the past several months, Mr. Cavanaugh lived with is cousins, JoAnn and Paul Burnett of Clifton Springs, who cared for him during his long illness.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mildred R. (Blackburn) Cavanaugh; and his beloved son, Kevin.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs.
