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House, Doris M. - Doris M. House, 83, of Palmyra, died on August 8, 1998. Widow of Verne House, she and her husband formerly owned and operated Valley Drive Inn Restaurant and House's Motel in Newark. Interment East Newark cemetery.She is survived by her devoted daughter, Carolann (Gordon) Provoost of Palmyra; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her twin brother, Donald Heaslip of Watertown and brother, Thomas Heaslip of Watertown; sister, Wilda Froyzell of Watertown; nieces and nephews.
Bird, Charles A. - Charles A. "Chuck" Bird, 69, of Grace Avenue, died Monday, August 10, 1998, at Via Health of Wayne in Newark. Mr. Bird was born Dec. 20, 1928, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, a son of George and Selina Drysdale Bird. He was a 1958 graduate of the University of Rochester. A certified public accountant, Bird came to Newark over 30 years ago, where he was associated with the Bauman accounting firm. In 1984, he retired from the firm of Bergmark, Bird & Butera. Bird was a member of Park Presbyterian Church, Newark Country Club, Newark Elks Lodge, and Newark Rotary, which he served as treasurer for many years. Chuck Bird received the Purple Heart while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Interment in Riverside cemetery, Rochester. He is survived by his son, David (Susan), and their children, Holly and Jeffrey, all of Hilton; and brother, George Bird Jr. of Phoenixville, PA. Bird was predeceased by his wife, Wilma, April 4, 1992.
O'Connor, Sarah V. - Sarah V. O'Connor, 89, Newark, formerly of Waterloo, died Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at the Newark Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. O'Connor was born the daughter of George and Ethel Fry Entz, July 31, 1909, in Williamsport, PA. She worked and retired from Sotos International Inc., in Geneva. Mrs, O'Connor was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church. Interment at Memorial Springs Shores Presbyterian Church, Ocala, FL. Mrs. O'Connor is survived by her sisters Mrs. Myrtle Smith, Mrs. Edith DeVries, both of Newark, and Mrs. Pearl Fisk of Clyde, many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Paul O'Connor, predeceased her in 1953.
Finewood, Alice C. - Alice C. Finewood, 92, of Newark, died Sunday, August 9, 1998 at Wayne County Nursing Home. Mrs. Finewood was born, Sept. 4, 1905, in Clifton Springs, the daughter of Peter and Julia DeCook Maslyn. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Church and for many years was an assistant leader in the Crossroad 4-H Club. Interment in East Newark cemetery.She is survived by two daughters, Eleanor (Roger) Brennessel of Newark, and Marjorie (Thomas) Murray of Spring, TX; five grandchildren, Daniel Brennessel, Diane Allerton, Corrine Millspaugh, Randy and Carmen Alvarez, eight great-grandchildren, a sister, Elizabeth Kneut of Newark, several nieces and nephews.
Mundy, Dr. Edward A. - Dr. Edward A. Mundy, formerly of Newark, died August 10, 1998, at home in North Tonawanda, after a long illness. Interment in Mount Olivet cemetery, Tonawanda. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 21, 1998 at 2 p.m. at St. Michael's Church, South Main St., Newark, followed by a reception at the Newark Hospital, East Conference Room #1, Driving Park Ave., Newark. He is survived by his wife Suzanne (Bewick) Mundy; daughter, Anne (Josephy) DeBlois of Baldwinsville; sons, Edward (Jill) of Geneva, and James (Mary) of Palmyra; stepsons, Daniel Chudy of Derby, Mark Chudy and Christopher Chudy of Cheektowaga; sister, Joyce (Carmen) Reppi of Sodus Point; grandchildren, Aubree DeBlois, Jordyn Mundy, Katie, Michael, Nicholas, Jennifer, Meghan and Rachel Chudy.
Craft, Claude E. "Chick" - Claude E. "Chick" Craft, 78, died on July 30, 1998 at ViaHealth of Wayne, Newark. Chick was born the son of Walter and Bessie Victory Craft, July 1920 in Greenville, SC. He was a retiree of Seneca Foods Corporation in Marion. The funeral home proudly flies the Navy flag in honor of Chick's service to our country during World War II. Chick was an avid musician, having been a male country vocalist in Rochester. He was an honorary member of the New York State Sheriffs Association Institute Inc. Interment will be in Marion cemetery.Chick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Loretta Yates Craft; five sons; six daughters, 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister.
Bush, Deborah S. - Deborah S. Bush, 41, died on July 30, 1998 in Strong Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Bush had worked as a secretary of Elderlee Company in Oaks Corners. She was born in Newark on Oct. 4, 1956, and was a member of the Port Gibson United Methodist Church. Interment in East Palmyra cemetery. She is survived by her husband, William R. Bush; two daughters, Jennifer and Dana; two grandchildren, Ryan and Chloe; her parents, Harry and Florence Wilkins of East Palmyra; brother, Donald (Drema) Wilkins of Palmyra; a sister, Jeanne (Alan) Garlock of Zionsville, Ind.
Vohs, Charles F. Sr. - Charles F. Vohs Sr., 74, of Newark died July 30, 1998 at the ViaHealth of Wayne, Newark Campus. Mr. Vohs was born in Lyons on Feb. 24, 1924. He was a son of Christopher and Lula Blodgett Vohs. He was a farmer all his life, and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Mr. Vohs was a life member of the Arcadia VFW Post 2883, and member of the American Legion Post 286 of Newark. He attended Hope Lutheran Church. Interment in South Lyons cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Nuciola Vohs; two sons, Charles Jr. of Newark, Alvin of Canandaigua; one daughter, Janet Marie Medley of Rochester; a sister, Marie Raymond of Aldion; one brother, Richard, of Sumter, SC; 10, grandchildren; one great-grandson; nieces and nephews;, and a good friend, John Palmer of Newark. He was predeceased by daughters, Cathy Marie LaCroix, in 1991, and Connie Vohs.
Monroe, Elizabeth M. - Elizabeth M. Monroe of Roswell, died July 26, 1998, at a nursing home. Elizabeth was born May 31, 1898, in Munsville, NY, to Charles and Mary Evans March. She married
Irving Monroe on July 24, 1937, in Wheeling, WV. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 533, in Palmyra, a member of the Historic Palmyra and the Telegraph Union. She was a member of Zion Episcopal Church in Palmyra and was a member of the choir for 25 years. Mrs. Monroe had been a manager of Western Union 791 on Pre-Emption Rd. Survivors include a brother, David March of Munsville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Nodecker and a brother, Arthur March.
Cooper, Jean T. - Jean T. Cooper of Williamson, died Saturday, August 1, 1998 at age 73. She was the Editor of the Williamson Sun since the death of her husband, Steven D. Cooper, on March 28, 1974. She is survived by two sons, J. Patrick (Susanna) Adams and David G. (Stephanie) Cooper; a daughter, Nancy A. Hanna-Paquin (Guy Paquin); granddaughter, Amber J. Hanna; grandsons, Gabriel A. Hanna, Christopher J. Adams and Michael P. Adams; sister, Ann T. Cooney; a niece and two nephews.
Woodcox, Suzanne - Suzanne Woodcox of Palmyra, age 88, died July 26, 1998 at Blossom View Nursing Home, Sodus. Suzanne was born March 5, 1910 in Mt. Eagle Valley, Ontario, Canada. She had lived in NY State and California, where she worked in food service, hospitality and tourism industries, mostly in the Palm Springs and Lake Tahoe areas. Survivors include sister Edna Bahm of Arnprior, Ontario; predeceased by three sisters including Mary Lyon of Bath. She is survived by nephews and nieces, including Autumn Kubissa of Palmyra Road, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Beman, Maurice D. - Maurice D. Beman, 81, of West Ave., Newark, died at home on Monday, August 3, 1998, after an extended illness. Maurice was born in Elmira, a son of Philip H. and Elsie Martin Beman on January 16, 1917. He was a veteran of the Army. He served from 1937-39, and in the Military Police Company in 1945. He was a truck driver for more than 30 years. He was a member and past Master of the Lyons Humanity Lodge #406 F&AM; a 32nd-degree Mason; a member of VFW Post 5092, Corning Consistory, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Newark. Interment in South Lyons cemetery. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Blanche Case Beman; 2 sons, Thomas (Joyce) Sr., of Red Creek; Ronald (Brenda), Sr. of Lyons; daughter, Joan Beman of Newark; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grand children; brother, Philip J. Beman of Newark; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Faye Beman and Lyle Lockwood.
Bovet, Donald W. - Donald W. Bovet, MD, 88, of Marion, died August 4, 1998. Dr. Bovet was Marion's retired "country doctor" and a WWII Army veteran. He was a charter member of the Marion Rotary Club, member of the Wayne County and New York State Medical Society, Boy Scout Leader, a member of the Fingerlakes and Penfield Symphony, former School Doctor and Health Officer for both Marion and Walworth, and attended St. Gregory's Church. Interment in the Marion cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Zoe Batsleer Bovet; 3 daughters, Jeanne (Walter) Beecher of Marion; Jacqueline Castle, Buffalo; Judith (Keith) Bovet-Egnor, Farmington; a son, John (Jean) Bovet, Marion; 7 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons; sisters, Mildred Turner of Boca Raton, FL, and Lucille Bovet, Ashville, NC.
Reiss, Carol A. - Carol A. Reiss, 57, of Marion, died August 3, 1998. Interment in Marion cemetery. She is survived by George, her husband of 35 years; daughter, Kimberly (James) Macano of Macedon; 2 sons, James (Sherry) Reiss of Marion, Steven Reiss of Syracuse; 4 grandchildren, Kayla and Nicholas Macano, Bradley and Mackenzie Reiss; her mother, Mary Walters of Newark; sister, Diane (Kenneth) Deppen of Newark; nieces, nephews, friends.
Ioele, Joseph A. - Joseph A. Ioele died on Monday, July 27, 1998 in Palmyra. Joseph was born in Newark in 1924. He was a 1941 graduate of Newark High School and Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations in 1962. He served in the First Infantry Division in WWII until 1945. Joseph married
Marie Yanin of Newark in 1946. He began his career at O-Cello Corporation in Buffalo, as personnel manager before being transferred to General Mills Corporation in Minneapolis, and later to West Chicago, to handle labor relations. He returned home to the Rochester area in 1963, when he began working at Ritter Co., Sybron Corporation as Industrial and Relations-Manager and succeeded to the position of Vice President of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1968. In 1976, Joseph became Director of Industrial Relations for Carlson Companies, Naum Brothers Division. In 1984, after a long illness, Joseph founded Employee Relations Associates, Inc., Extra Help Employment Services and served as President and CEO until his death. Interment in the Newark cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ioele; children, Kathleen A. Ioele of Palmyra, Frank J. Ioele of Rochester, Joanne M. Bailey of Rochester, Thomas C. (Lori) Ioele of Pittsford; grandchildren, Brian W. Ioele, Jeffrey D. Ioele, Kristina R. Ioele, Brennen C. Bailey, Caroline M. Ioele; sister Ange (Michael) DeJohn of Newark; brother Francis (Carroll) Ioele of Gloversville; several nieces and nephews.
Hoover, Lynford D. - Lynford D. Hoover, 16, died July 29, 1998 as a result of a farming accident at his home. Lynford was born the son of Raymond and Mabel Nolt Hoover on October 13, 1981 in Sodus. He attended the East Palmyra Christian School and worked on the family farm with his father. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge Mennonite cemetery. He is survived by his parents; his brothers, Curtis R. Hoover of Lebanon, PA and Glenn L. Hoover of Leola, PA; his sisters, Phyllis, wife of David Ray Hurst of Lititz, PA, Ada Mae, wife of David Lee Burkholder of East Earl, PA, and Sylvia Hoover at home; three nieces, two nephews, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Leaty, Susanne - Susanne Leaty, 76, of East Miller St., Newark, died July 16, 1998 at ViaHealth of Wayne in Newark. She was born in Shortsville March 23, 1922, to Peter and Rose Dierks DeFisher. She retired from the Newark Developmental Center in 1983 and was a member of St. Michael's Church. Interment in Marion cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly (Douglas) Elliott of Lyons; a companion, Candido Benitez of Newark; two sisters; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, LaVerne, in 1964.
Nier, Mary J. - Mary J. Nier, 88, of Marion, died July 15, 1998. Interment Marion cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Nier. Survived by 2 daughters, Mary Holmes of Farmington, Patricia Henry and friend, Robert Prindle, Wolcott; son, David M. Nier and fiance, Noreen NiCastro of Rochester; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Lansberry, Ora C. - Ora Claire Lansberry, 96, of Newark, formerly of Clearfield, PA, died July 16, 1998 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Mrs. Lansberry was both the daughter of Elmer and Florence Hubler Coulter, February 18, 1912 in Graham Township, PA. She was a devoted wife and mother and was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Newark. She worked at Chaffee's, Bern Furniture and the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Mrs. Lansberry also provided private home care for many in the Newark area. She did volunteer work through the RSVP. Interment will in Crowncrest Memorial Park, Clearfield, PA. Mrs. Lansberry is survived by her son Donald (Evalyn) Lansberry of PA; her daughters, Jean Bristol, Joan (William) Gates of PA; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her brother Robert (Florence) Coulter of PA; her sisters Edna Shaw, Mabel Goss and Pauline (Jack) Bell all of PA; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Orlie in 1983; her son Melvin Lansberry in 1937, and her two grandsons, John and Jeffrey Gates in 1969.
Simmons, Jessie L. - Jessie L. Simmons, 70, of 156 Genesee St., Geneva, formerly of Newark, died July 15, 1998 at her home. Born in Wadley, Georgia, the daughter of the late King and Annie Wells Patterson, she resided in Newark for many years. She was retired from Newark Developmental Center and was a member of the Eastern Star and Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Lyons. Interment in Glenwood cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Jamie) Knight of Geneva; sons, Howard Simmons and Rickie VanDyke both of Newark; five grandchildren; eight brothers, the Rev. Grady O. Kemp of Newark, Carzell and Walter Kemp, both of Lyons, Willie James Kemp of Clyde, Ernest Kemp, of Philadelphia, John Henry Kemp of Clifton Springs, David and E.C. Kemp, both of Georgia; many foster children, nieces and nephews, and friends.
Derby, Paul Fredrick - Paul Fredrick Derby, 69, of Fayetteville, NC, died July 16, 1998, at Highland House of Fayetteville. He is survived by one brother, David P. Derby, of Mooresville, NC; one daughter, Marianne Modesto, of Fayetteville, NC; four grandchildren.
Fuhrmann, Carl J. - Carl J. Fuhrmann, 81, of Clearwater, Flordia, died Monday, June 29, 1998 at Suncoast Hospital in Largo, Florida. He was born in Buffalo and went to Florida in 1978 from Hatfield, PA. He worked as a factory representative for American Motors Corp. and Chrysler Auto. Corp. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Caroline (DeSmith); a son, Carl of Phoenix, Arizona; a daughter, Nancy of Great Cagapon, WV; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
