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John J. Boniak

CLIFTON SPRINGS - John J. Boniak, 72, of 214 Spring Run Drive, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 at Geneva General Hospital.
Friends called Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services followed with the Rev. William Mugnolo officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs 14432.
John was born in Buffalo, to the late John and Mary Wojtkowiak Boniak.
He is survived by his two daughters, Karen and Kathleen Boniak of Clifton Springs; many sisters- and brothers-in-law; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his dog, Lili.
He was predeceased by his wife, Hilda, in 2004; and sisters, Mary Wrobel, Charlotte Federowicz, and Dorothy Neimczyk.

John S. Truitt

PALMYRA - John S. Truitt, 58, died on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006.
Family and friends called on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., in Palmyra, where a funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 23. Burial with military honors followed in Palmyra cemetery.
Contributions in memory of John may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road N., Rochester 14609.
John was born on May 1, 1947 in Omak, Wash., to John A. and Thelma Staggs Truitt. He and the former Nancy Ingraham were married on April 18, 1969, in Palmyra. John was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6778 and a member and past commander of the James R. Hickey Post No. 120 of the American Legion where he had served in many capacities including Boys State counselor and past county Commander. The funeral home proudly flew the U.S. Navy flag in honor of John's service to the country. He was a member of the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department and the Wayne County Highway Committee. John had retired from the U.S. Postal service as post master in Phelps. He had been an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and enjoyed golf and hunting.
Mr. Truitt is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Carol (Luke) Bentley and Sarah (Angelo) LaFountain; parents, John A. and Thelma Truitt; sisters, Cindy (Allen) Rose, Janice Evarts and Cathy (Mike) Anderson; brothers, Donald, Doug (Anetta) and Jim (Sheila) Truitt; grandchildren, Skylar Truitt, Dakota and Aaron LaFountain, Mariah Jackson and Cain Bentley; brother-in-law, Wally (Cathy) Ingraham; and sister-in-law, Gloria (Dennis) Frey.
He was predeceased by his sister, Diane Armstrong.

Robert R. Haas

ROMULUS - Robert R. Haas, 58, of 5854 Route 96, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 at the Clifton Springs Hospital following a lengthy illness.
The family received friends on Monday, Jan. 30 at the Ovid Federated Church. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the church. A reception was held on the church fellowship hall immediately following the service.
Those who wish to remember Bob in the form of a contribution, are asked to consider the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.
Robert was born Oct. 14, 1947, in Utica, the son of James and Marie Welphe Haas. In 1966, Bob enlisted in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1970. He joined the armed forces once again in 1971, choosing the Army for a rewarding 24-year career, including three tours in Germany. Just before the Seneca Army Depot closed, Bob was the last First Sergeant in the 295th MP Company at the Depot. He was proud to have guarded the Depot to the very end.
Following his retirement from the military, Bob worked for New York state for nine years including the DDSO in Newark, the Dick VanDyke Clinic in Willard and the Willard Drug Treatment Facility. He retired from his Addictions Counselor position at the Willard Drug Treatment Facility on Jan. 5, 2005.
Bob's hard work and and dedication to his job were surpassed in importance only by his commitment to family. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children and in later years, spoiling the grandchildren became the top priority. His concern for others was evidenced by his work with the Rev. Tony Roberts in the establishment of a "Spiritual Recovery Group" in Ovid.
In more recent years Bob enjoyed his membership in the Zion Fellowship Church in Canandaigua.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Diane Shaler Haas of Romulus; one son, Jason Haas (Ann) of Clifton Springs; one daughter, Danielle Thompson (Tony Seehase) of Waterloo; eight grandchildren, Brendan, Benjamin, Jenna, Sierra, Arianna, Alexis, Marissa and Ashton; four brothers, Richard of Albany, Henry of Florida, Gary of Holland Patent and David of Oriskany; three sisters, Dawn Inmam of Whitesboro, Donna Lee of Georgia and June Eberley of Whitesboro; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Bob in death were one brother, James "Sonny" Haas in 1982; and one son, Kyle C. Haas on March 6, 1998.

Josephine P. Lay-Green

NEWARK - Josephine P. Lay-Green, 96, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 at Newark Manor.
Honoring her wishes, there were no prior calling hours. Following cremation, a graveside memorial will be at the convenience of the family. She will be buried in the Newark cemetery on North Main Street.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, may make it to St. Michael's school in Newark.
Josephine was born Aug. 4, 1909, in Rochester, a daughter to Michael and Aneilla "Ella" Symanek Polakiewicz. She was the widow of Anson W. Lay Sr., whom she married on Dec. 25, 1928. Anson died unexpectedly at the age of 55 on Dec. 24, 1963. She remarried in 1967 to Willard Green. Mr. Green passed away in 2001, at the Wayne County Nursing Home.
Josephine was a lifetime member of St. Michael's Church in Newark. She was a member of the Canandaigua Ladies of the Moose. She had retired from the Newark State School after 17 years of employment.
Jo was a kind, loving, and gentle woman and will be missed by her family and all who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace, she has certainly earned it. We love you, Mom!
She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Lay Zulauf of Clyde; son, Ronald A. (Nancy) Lay of New Belanon, Ohio; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Veronica Chalker of Phelps; sisters-in-law, Doris Polakiewicz and Clara Polakiewicz of Newark; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved, life-long friend, Dorothy Steves of Rochester; also a lifetime of good friends and neighbors.
She was predeceased by her husbands, Anson and Willard; a son, Anson W. "Sonny" Lay Jr.; sister, Jullia; brothers, Louie, Edward, Joseph, Teofel "Trip" and Leonard; and her parents.

Ida Elizabeth Peterson

PALMYRA/CLIFTON SPRINGS - Ida Peterson, 90, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006 at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua.
In keeping with her wishes, there were no prior calling hours. A funeral service to celebrate her life was offered Friday, Feb. 3 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Burial followed in Riverview cemetery.
Friends may contribute, in Ida's memory, to Boy Scout Troop 59, care of Ron Steiner, 1136 County Road 7, Shortsville 14548.
Ida was born June 28, 1915, in Canandaigua, the daughter of the late John and Bessie Matrailles, and had lived in this area all of her life. She was a former member of the Home Bureau. Ida's passion in life was her family, and later in life she enjoyed traveling with them. Ida will be sadly missed by all of her loving friends and family.
She is survived by her son, William (Connie) Peterson of Clifton Springs; daughter Charlene Porter of Cleveland; seven grandchildren; three-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and sister, Irene O'Meal of Bath, Steuben County.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles in 1975; and brothers, Jerome, James and Peter Matrailles.

John W. Welsh

PHELPS - John W. Welsh, 78, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 at the Canandaigua V.A. Hospital.
Friends called Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 30 in the United Church of Phelps, with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating. Burial will be in Orleans cemetery with Military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Phelps Ambulance Inc., PO Box 81, Phelps 14532, or to the Canandaigua VA medical center, c/o Hospice Unit, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, 14424.
John was born Sept. 8, 1927, in Phelps, the son of the late Thomas P. and Gladys Sergent Welsh. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. John was a member of the Seeley B. Parish Phelps American Legion Post 457, a lifetime member of the Geneva V.F.W. and the Korean War Vets in Waterloo. He was also a member of the Phelps Exempt Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his son, Timothy (Sharon) Welsh of Phelps; daughters, Theresa Welsh of Newark and Tammera (Kevin) VanCamp of Phelps; grandchildren, Michael (Crystal) Welsh, Heidi (Tony) Willemsen, Mary Welsh Jeffery (Christy) VanCamp, and Jeremy and Justin VanCamp; great-grandchildren, Cole and Alex VanCamp and A. J. Willemsen; several nieces, nephews, cousin, and many special friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Martin and sister, Gladys.

Lowell R. Burke

Lowell Robert Burke, beloved husband, father and friend, died at the age of 81 on Monday, February 27, 2006, in Greensboro, NC, surrounded by dozens of family members and friends.

Born in Clifton Springs, NY, in 1924, Lowell started a successful floor covering/wall covering business, Burke's Floors and Walls, and retired in the 1980's. After retirement, he drove a school bus for the Clifton Springs/Phelps School District. In 1987, Lowell and his wife, Pauline, traveled extensively and eventually split their time between NY and Fla. Lowell was a man of passion and loved music and woodworking. He was deeply religious and was a valued member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church for most of his life and spent much of his time on benevolent works. He maintained perfect attendance at the Rotary Club for almost 45 years and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a charter member of the Chamber of Commerce of Clifton Springs and served for many years in the Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pauline; two sons, Lee (Carol) of Florida and Lynn (Virgie) of North Carolina; a daughter, Kimberly Garner (Donnie) of North Carolina; a sister, Shirley LeBlanc (Russell) of Nevada; and a multitude of and nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His family would like to thank the scores of people who have supported them with prayers, cards, gift and love. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405. Final arrangements for a memorial service at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church are still being made and will be announced at a later date.

Douglas Coons

MANCHESTER - Douglas Coons, 60 died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Friends called Wednesday, March 1 at Halsted-Patrick Funeral Home in Manchester. Funeral services were Thursday at the funeral home.
Doug was born July 2, 1945, in Canandaigua. He was a member of the Canandaigua Police Department for 22 1/2 years and the Ontario County Sheriff's Department for 6 1/2 years.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene A. Coons; mother, Catherine B. Coons; six children, George (Jennifer) Coons, Douglas (Diane) Coons, Elizabeth (Russell Hadlock) Short, Wendy (Keith) Ball, Marianne (Shane Walker) Coons and Kathy (Clifford) Dailey; 15 grandchildren; sister, Loretta (Anthony) Reish; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father, George L. Coons.

Myrtle A. Forgue

CLIFTON SPRINGS - Myrtle A. Forgue, 63, of 1768 Pearl St., died on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
Friends attended a memorial service on Wednesday, March 1 at the Oaks Corners Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ellen Donnan Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Whitney cemetery in the spring.
It is suggested that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station. P.O. Box 4777, New York 10163.
Myrtle was born on April 3, 1942, in Honeoye Falls, the daughter of the late Winfield and Ruth Henning Dyer. She retired from the Alterman Trucking Company in Florida before moving to Clifton Springs five years ago. She enjoyed gardening and ceramics. Myrtle also enjoyed liquid embroidery, macrame' and crocheting clothes for Barbie dolls. Most of all Myrtle enjoyed sitting and visiting with people.
She is survived by her children, Darlene (Gregory) James of Lakeland, Fla., Lorie (Kenneth) Madigan of Clifton Springs, Jackie Postma of Miami, Fla., William (Renee) Forgue of Winter Haven, Fla.; grandchildren, Medina Madigan, Joshua Rosser, Amber James, Christopher Rushing, Amanda Collins, Courtney James, Bailea Postma, Jeffery Forgue, David Postma; brother, Walter Dyer of Honeoye Falls; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Beverley Denton.

Clara Schindler

LYONS/PHELPS - Clara Brandt Schindler, 97, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 in her apartment at Vienna Gardens in Phelps.
Friends called Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 1 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Bailey officiating. Burial will be in South Lyons cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Charity of one's choice.
Mrs. Schindler was born March 18, 1908, at the family home on Brandt Road in Lyons, the daughter of William and Augusta Bramer Brandt. She retired as a foreperson after 27 years from the National Biscuit Co. Clara was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lyons, North American Bluebird Society, Upstate Bluebird Society and she was a great lover of animals and wildlife.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews; and good friend, Jerry Orr.
Clara was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Carl in 1985; brother, Louis Brandt in 1934; and sisters, Anna Metz in 1953 and Rose Eckert in 1996.

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