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Esther C. Coonrod
LYONS - Esther C. Coonrod, 78, of Ross Road, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
A memorial reception was held Sunday, March 5 at Donselaar's Party House in Clyde to celebrate her life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Esther was born Jan. 28, 1928, in the town of Galen. She retired in 1990 from the Xerox Corp. in Webster after 20 years of employment. Since retirement, she loved working with her adopted children at the Newark Head Start.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Gene) Killian of Phelps; four grandchildren, Valoree (Mike) Pembroke of Penfield, Robert Morales of Lyons, John Killian of Phelps and Christopher Morales of Walworth; brothers and sisters, Marvin, Clayton, Bernice, Kenneth and Audrey; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Sherman, in 1996; and daughter, Cathy Morales, in 1993.
Charles DeMay
SHORTSVILLE - Charles DeMay, 78, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the House of John in Clifton Springs.
Friends called Wednesday, March 15 at Halsted-Patrick Funeral Home in Manchester. A funeral Mass was held Thursday, March 16 at St. Dominic Church in Shortsville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles' memory may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432 or the St. Dominic Church Memorial Fund, 6 Canandaigua St., Shortsville 14548.
Charles was born May 17, 1927, in Phelps, the son of Lewis and Emma Descamp-DeMay. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War. After the war, Charles was an operating engineer for Local 832 in Rochester for 40 years and worked hard on the Kodak building, New York State Thruway and the Pure Water Project in Rochester. He was in the Guinness Book of Records for Mole Drilling. He was a member of the Phelps American Legion, Canandaigua Moose Club, International Union of Operating Engineers, and the Shortsville Rod and Gun Club. He was also a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club and the National Rifle Association. Charles was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Twitchell-DeMay; three sons, Paul (Cathy) DeMay of Canandaigua, Patrick (Lauri) DeMay of Shortsville, and James (Tracy) DeMay of Manchester; four daughters, Suzanne (Jeff) Marinelli of Canandaigua, Mary Jo (Tom) Corsaro of Bloomfield, Christine (Tate) Colburn of Shortsville, and Jennifer (Scott) Notebaert of Shortsville; 14 grandchildren; three step-children, Scott (Sue Twitchell of Clifton Springs, Kip (Tracy) Dunton Twitchell of Rushville, and Lori Jones of Rushville; seven step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Pauline Bremer of Phelps, Elsie Hutchinson of Lilydale, and Frances Vandemortel of Phelps.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Marjorie Bolan-DeMay in 1988; brothers, Lewis and Arthur DeMay; and sisters, Evalyn Finewood and Mary Haers.
Richard L. Dickens
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Richard L. Dickens, 89, of 2520 McBurney Road, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at home with his family by his side.
Friends called Wednesday, March 15 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday, March 16 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Phelps with the Rev. Thomas Mull officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.
It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva 14456, or the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432, or to a charity of one's choice.
Mr. Dickens was born March 30, 1916, in Canandaigua, the son of the late James and Harriet McClouth Dickens. He was a member of the St. Felix/St. Francis Catholic Community. Mr. Dickens worked for Papec of 25 years and retired form the Ontario County Courthouse. He was a member of the Clifton Springs Grange for 70 years. Mr. Dickens loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar every day. He also enjoyed furniture refinishing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lucille Dickens; two daughters, Yvonne Cook of Buffalo and Joan (Wayne) David of Newark; five grandchildren, Ellen (Jeffrey) Gardner of Tonawanda, Alison (Paul) LoVullo of Clarence, Leslie Cook of Tonawanda, James (Wendy) Colacino of Newark; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carlton (Alison) Dickens of Virginia and Foster Dickens of Addison; and several nieces and nephews.
Nancy J. A. White
PHELPS - Nancy J. A. White, 63, of 37 Park St., died Friday, March 10, 2006 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
Friends called Tuesday, March 14 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 15 at the United Church of Phelps - with the Rev. Shriley Filiatreau officiating.
It is suggested that contributions be made to one's favorite charity.
Nancy was born on May 6, 1942, in Bossier City, La., the daughter of Virgil and Edra M. Dawson Dorgan. She worked for the Newark Developmental Center and was a cashier for the Phelps P&C.; Nancy retired from the Ontario County Jail as a corrections officer.
She was a devoted grandmother and enjoyed making crafts and sewing. She handmade 90 percent of her Christmas gifts that were very special to receive.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, David G. White of Phelps; children, Kelly (Jody) Wells of Fulton, Shelly (Robert) Thompson of Fountain, Colo., Scott Hubbard of Stanley and Ross Gansz of Lyons; her mother, Edra Mae Dorgan of Phelps; sisters, Charlotte (Dennis) McCarthy of Texas, Wanda Middlebrook of Phelps and Judy (James) Loughlin of Farmington; brother, Bobby (Theresa) Dorgan of Phelps; grandchildren, Rachel Wells, Nancy (Chris) Stevens, Celeste Wells, Shauna and Tanner Thompson and John-Ross Gansz; great-granddaughter, Celeste Stevens; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Dorgan; and sister Patsy Blackburn.
Linford M. Croll
PHELPS - Linford M. Croll Jr. 83, of 110 Clifton St., died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at his home.
Friends called Thursday, March 23 at the Cheney Funeral Home in P helps. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Mr. Croll was born Dec. 23, 1922, in Akron, the son of the late Linford Sr. and Maude Stover Croll. He used to deliver milk for Everson's Dairy, was a mail carrier in Phelps and retired as a security officer from the Seneca Army Depot.
He is survived by is sons, Steven (Cynthia) Croll of Phelps, Douglas (Sharon) Croll of Florida and Kenneth Croll of Kingman, Ariz.; friend, Verna Clark of Phelps; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Croll.
Charles E. Garling Sr.
GENEVA - Charles E. Garling Sr., 87, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the home of his daughter, Elsie Mae Shorter (with whom he made his home since 1985). The family moved to Bandera, Texas, in 1995. He fought a long battle against pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure and was cared for at home with the help of Vista Care Hospice program.
His wish was to be cremated with no service.
Memorial donations may be made to the following animal rescue, CCPAL, PO Box 2000, Bandera, TX 78003.
Mr. Garling was born March 6, 1919, in Fairport, to Charles and Leora Dickinson Garling. His father died in November before he was born.
He attended Clifton Springs Central School, then started working as a movie projectionist in Geneva and was a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 102.
During World War II, he was stationed in Papua, New Guinea, with the Army Corps of Engineers. They were in charge of building roadways, landing strips and piers for staging combat assaults in the Pacific Corridor. He was also company projectionist and photographer. Following his discharge from the Army with the rank of Staff Sergeant he worked at Republic Steel Company in Cleveland before moving back to Geneva, where he was again a projectionist and also worked for the Geneva Paper Company.
Mr. Garling moved from Geneva to San Jose, Calif., in 1964 and was in IATSE Local 431. After 47 years, he retired in 1982 and moved to Sonora, CA. He joined the local Cedar Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and was the equipment officer and also drove the snow plow. His other hobbies included gardening, cooking, photography, traveling, doing cement work and just puttering and staying busy. Cactus, yellow roses and gardenias were his favorites. Cats were the biggest part of his life. He enjoyed them, and they stayed with him during his final days keeping him warm and at peace.
One of his greatest satisfactions was being reunited with his two older sisters. In 1923, his oldest sister, Viola Dorothy, was put on an orphan train and went to New York City. She was later adopted in the Finger Lakes Region. His daughter, Elsie, contacted numerous sites trying to locate her. Viola Dorothy was found in 1990 and came to Conneaut, Ohio. Marie, the other sister, came from Florida and the three were reunited. Then they traveled to Clyde, where another reunion was made with the remaining five brothers and sisters. This reunion was published in 1992 Family Circle magazine as one of the Children Aid Societies greatest family reunions through the efforts of Helen Steiner.
He is survived by his daughter, Elsie (Michael) Shorter of Bandera, Texas; two sons, Charles of Clifton Springs and Harry (Barbara) of Newark; sister, Betty Jane (Frank) Palermo of Newark; two brothers, David R. Kesel and Robert Clapton, both of Clifton Springs; five grandchildren, Bobbie Jo (Lonnie) Halladay, Tara Payne, Charles E. Garling II, Jason Garling and Justin Garling; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Vivian M. Duhaime (mother of his daughter); second wife, Doris M. Washburn Garling (mother of his three sons); son, Robert Paul Garling; grandson, Harry W. Garling Jr.; three sisters, Viola Dorothy Call of Bloomington, Calif., Marie Fox of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Esther Atkinson of Phelps; and brother, William Kesel of Phelps.
C. Leona McKane
GENEVA/PHELPS - C. Leona Vosburgh McKane, 97, formerly of 63 Highland Ave. in Geneva, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo, where she had been a resident for 13 years.
Following Leona's request, calling hours were not observed. A private graveside service will be in Glenwood cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 200 Douglas Drive, Waterloo 13165.
Leona was born May 16, 1908, in Phelps, a daughter of Lee and Grace Vanderpoel Vosburgh. She graduated as valedictorian, class of 1926 from the Phelps Union and Classical School, and was a graduate of Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. Leona was employed in the secretarial profession at Hobart College in her earlier years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
She is survived y her nephew, F. Lee (Janet) Walters of Phelps; and a niece, Suzanne, living out of state.
She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Robert G. McKane in 1992; her parents; and sister, Gladys (Francis) Walters.
Donald E. Shaw
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Donald Shaw, 69, of Prestige Drive in Clifton Springs, passed away peacefully Friday, March 17, 2006 at home.
In keeping with his wishes, there were no funeral services.
Friends may make contributions to Donald's family, c/o Jeannette Shaw, 55 Prestige Drive, Clifton Springs 144321.
Donald was born July 17, 1936, in Lockport and had served his country in the Army in the 1960s. He was employed by Monroe Roadways in Fairport. Donald will be sadly missed by all of his loving friends and family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette Shaw; sister, Carole Ostroski of North Carolina; and several children and grandchildren.
Joan "J' Williams Race
NEWARK - Joan "J' Williams Race went home to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, March 18, 2006.
Friends called Wednesday, March 22 at John C. Johnson Funeral Home Inc., in Canandaigua. Her funeral Mass was celebrated by her dear friend, the Rev. William Cosgrove, on Thursday, March 23 at St. Dominic's Church in Shortsville. Interment will be in St. Rose cemetery in Shortsville at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432 or Lifetime Care Hospice, 1120 S. Main St., Newark 14513-9940.
Joan was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Shortsville, the daughter of David and Marie Bement Williams. Through determination and skill, Joan put herself through nursing school. She was an excellent psychiatric nurse and alcoholic counselor at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Canandaigua for 27 years. She dedicated her life to caring for others. Joan was a devoted caregiver for her brother, Jim for many years. She was an exceptional mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and professional. Joan will be extremely missed and loved forever.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted children, Bonnie (Jim) Smithers, Cindy (Phil) Harris, both of Farmington, and Ron (Susan) Race of Hilton; two grandsons, Daniel Race and Stephen Harris; four brothers, Robert (Norma) Williams of Palmyra, Harry (Bev) Williams of Shortsville, Jimmy Williams of Newark and Ronald (Char) Williams of Canandaigua; two sisters, Irene Bremer of Newark and Dolores Ferguson of Canandaigua; and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret Goellner
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Margaret Goellner, 84, of Broad Street, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Clifton Springs Hospital.
Friends called Wednesday, March 29 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs, where services followed. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Port Gibson cemetery.
Friends may contribute to the Finger Lakes Community Cancer Center, 6 Coulter Rd. Clifton Springs 14432, in Margaret's memory.
Margaret was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Clifton Springs, the daughter of the late Edward and Bernetta Lindner, and lived in the area all her life. She worked at the Clifton Springs Hospital in the dining room for many years. She loved to spend her time with her family, whom she adored. She will be sadly missed by all her loving friends and family.
She is survived by her sisters, Anastasia Denison and Jane Maslyn, both of Clifton Springs; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ludwig, in 1977; sister, Sally; and brother, Edward.
