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Shaffer, James A. - James A. Shaffer, 76, of Lyons died at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 1999, after an extended illness. Jim was born Feb. 10, 1923 in Sodus, to Joseph and Blenaire Schriner Shaffer. He was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army as a corporal, having received the Soldiers Medal. He was employed by the Lyons Water and Sewer Department for 26 years. He was also a member of the Lyons Fire Department, VFW Post #5092 and the American Legion Post #227. Spring interment in South Lyons cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Wanda Knight Shaffer; two sons, Edward (Linda) of Lyons and Ron of Lyons; grandson, Paul (Amy) of Lyons; three granddaughters, Ashley and Courtney Shaffer of Camillus, and Stacy (Joe) Salerno of Lyons; great-grandson, Ethan Salerno of Lyons; several nieces and nephews.
Eligh, Alex G. - Alex G. Eligh, 92, died on Monday, March 1, 1999, at the Geneva General Hospital. Mr. Eligh was born May 9, 1906, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, the son of Frank and Anna McDonough Eligh. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, the Newark Lions Club, and was a proud recipient of the Paul Harris Fellows Award in 1994. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Alice Burke Eligh; his sisters-in-law, Emily Castledine of Ottawa, Ontario, Canand and Eula Burke of Brockville, Ontario, Canada; his nephews, William (Susan) Eligh of Homer, NY, Jack (Nancy) Eligh of Macedon and Willard (Mary Ellen) burke Jr. of Brockville, Ontario, Canada; many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews in both the United States and in Canada.
Louise M. Swarthout - Louise M. Swarthout, 70, of Lyons died on February 25, 1999. Survivors included her husband of 50 years, George; her children, Christine (John) Gerg, Richard (Karen) Swarthout, James P. Carpenter; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Elmer (Eleanor) MacIntyre; sisters, Irene (Joseph) Schmidt and Susan Bradshaw; sister-in-law Thelma Vine; nephew and niece David and Patricia Vine as well as many other beloved relatives. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lyons Town Ambulance.
Rosa Nelda "Rosie" Schindler DeWind, of Lyons died on February 25, 1999. Rose was born July 6, on the prairies of Oriska, ND to William and Barbara (Maier) Schindler. Rose graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology and was employed at Eastman Kodak in Rochester for many years. Rose retired from employment at the State Hospital for Special Children in Newark, NY. Rose was a life-long member of the Methodist Church in Lyons. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Cecil) Karpp Lister of Shelton, WA and Judith (Ron) Valenza DuBois of Lyons and Carolina Beach, NC; grandchildren, Gary (Beth) Tabacco of Newark, Cheryl Bremer of Burien, WA, Tina Tabacco of Tacoma, WA, Vince Tabacco of Largo, FL, Will (Sheri) Treinen of Kent, WA, Debbie (Robert) Brown of Sodus, Noel (Eddie) Fowler and Betty Rose Chardeen of Lyons, and Ronnie Chardeen of Carolina Beach, NC; 10 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; one niece; two sisters-in-law, Clara and Doris Schindler. Additional survivors are the family members of her marriage to her beloved Servass DeWind Sr., Servass (Linda) DeWind; grandchildren, Julie (Tom) Wilkes, Servass (Tina) DeWind, Derrick (Jennifer) DeWind, all of Lyons, Kim (Donald) Fraser of Boston, MA, and Tammy Straubing. Rose was predeacesed in death by her husband, Andrew J. Karpp, Samual Valenza and her beloved Servass DeWind Sr.; her stepdaughter, Delores Straubing; five brothers, Otto, Paul, William (Ann) and Edmund Schindler. Contributions in her memory may be made to Genesee Region Hospice in Newark.
John A. Hodgson "Jack" Hodgson, 80, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at his Newark home. Jack was born in Newark on May, 28, 1918, to Alfred and Jane L. Pahill Hodgson. Alfred passed away in 1932, and Jane in 1949. Jack was employed for 45 years by C.H. Stuart Co. For over 50 years, he was a member of the Newark Country Club. At the country club, he was a respected and avid golfer, arranging and winning many club tournaments. He was a member of St. Michael's Church. Jack was also a World War II Army veteran. He fought for five years in the Pacific Theatre, earned a Purple Heart at the Battle of Saipon, and, in August of 1945 he was discharged with honors. He was a member of the Newark Elks Lodge 1249 and the August Mauer Post 286 of the American Legion. Jack's family and friends will remember him for his great sense of humor and wit. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of over 51 years, Lorraine VanLare Hodgson; three children - John R. of Newark, James (Lonnie Volpe), of Newark, and Sarah Jane (Douglas) Pennington of Canandaigua; a granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Swartz of Canandaigua; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Jane O'Leary in 1997 and Katherine Brown in 1986, and a brother, Frances Hodgson. Memorials may be made to the Wayne County Veterans Council, c/o Don Miller, American Legion, 200 E. Union St., Newark.
Eleanor Feistel - Eleanor Feistel, 71, of Newark, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at Via Health of Wayne. Eleanor was born in Great Bend, NY, on Oct. 25, 1927, to Charles and Lelah Irwin Pennock. Friends called on March 1 at the Bossuot-Lundy Funeral Home, 500 State St., Carthage, NY. She is survived by a daughter, Trudy Kern of Newark; a son, Roger Feistel of Rochester; two brothers, Frances Pennock of Great Bend and Art Pennock of Rochester; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Ira, in 1988. Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Association of Rochester, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, 14620.
Donald E. Pitts - Donald E. Pitts, 75, of Stuart Ave., died on Feb. 28, 1999, at Genesee Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Pitts was born Dec. 2, 1923, in the town of Wolcott, the son of Eugene and Lena Livingston Pitts. For many years, be was a security guard of the Pinkerton Security Services of Rochester. He was a member of the Park Presbyterian Church and the Arcadia Memorial Post 2883, VFW. Don served in the infantry with the Third Army under General Patton in Europe during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Maebelle Kiphut Pitts; two daughters, Sharon Clemson and Deborah Jinks, both of Newark, two sons, David Pitts of Clyde and Eugene Pitts of Port Gibson, seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillie Perkins of Fair Haven; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kathleen Dayton in 1977.
Josephine E. 'Babe' Craver - Josephine E. "Babe" Craver, 81, formerly of Bartle Ave. in Newark, died on Feb. 25, 1999 at the Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons. Josephine was born on April 26, 1917 in Newark, the daughter of Anthony and Marion Tavano Palermo. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. Babe had worked in the office of Jackson & Perkins for more than 30 years. She is survived by her son, James A. Moyer of Rochester; two sisters, Katherine Palermo of Newark and Rose Marie (Gary) Lalonde of Auburn; five brothers, Anthony (Jane) Palermo, Paul (Nancy) Palermo, Frank (Betty) Palermo, John (Eleanor) Palermo and Cosmo (Phyllis) Palermo, all of Newark; sister-in-law, Iona Palermo of Newark; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harland Craver in 1995; and brother, Rocco Palermo in 1998.
Richard Cunningham - Richard Cunningham, 80, of Filkins Road, died on Feb. 25, 1999 at ViaHealth of Wayne of Newark after a brief illness. Mr. Cunningham was born Nov. 28, 1918, in Palmyra, the son of William and Mabel Cunningham. The funeral home proudly flew the U.S. Army flag in honor of his service during World War II. He was retired from Abram Cleason Company in Palmyra, where he was employed as a driver. Mr. Cunningham was a member of the August Mauer Post 286 American Legion in Newark, and the Arcadia Reformed Church of Newark. Mr. Cunningham is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Doris Schmitt Cunningham; his son, Richard M. (Janet) Cunningham of Newark: his daughter, Joan (Fred) McGowan of Newark; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, brother, Homer Cunningham of Macedon Center; and several nieces and nephews.
Mona Lisa Draeger - Mona Lisa Draeger, 51, of Clyde, died on Feb. 24, 1999 as the result of a car accident in Galen. Mona was born in Guaymas, Mexico, on Sept. 27, 1947. She was the daughter of Edward and Oveda Cornelius. She had been employed by the Brisky Supply Co. of Clyde for the past two years as a receptionist, and prior to that had been employed for Rite-Aid Pharmacy in Lyons, and the Osmen's Family Restaurant in Newark. Surviving are one daughter, Gwendolyn Mary Colfels, of West Roxbury, MA; three stepdaughters, Nancy (Michael) Colt of Chicago, IL, Claudia (Ray) Hodges of Doylestown, PA, and Sybil (Joseph) Hill, of Greenwich, CO; and her former husband, Mr. Richard Colfels of St. Petersburg, FL.
Joseph E. DeSanto Sr. - Joseph E. DeSanto Sr., died on Monday, March 1, 1999, at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. DeSanto was born on March 28, 1916, in Clyde, the son of Rocco and Angeline Jemmerino DiSanto. He was retired from the Fold-Pak Company of Newark as a press operator. He was an avid woodworker and inventor, making designs for furniture and other items. He was a member of St. Michael's Church in Lyons. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the Navy. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John (Cindy) Shipley and Mrs. Gerry (Corinne) Dilgard, both of Newark; his two sons, Joseph (Marty) Jr. of Sodus Point and James of Mt. Verde, FL; one brother, Henry (Angie) of Clyde, four sisters, Emma Quataro of Geneva, Lucy Ubiergo of Newark, Louise Blanch of Lyons and Flo Kowalczyk of Liverpool; 10 grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Alice Bennett and Mamie D'Augustine; and a brother, Rocco DiSanto.
Megan DeCook - Megan DeCook, 31, of Pelis Road in Newark, died at home on Monday, March 1, 1999. Megan was born on April 3, 1967 and graduated from Midlakes High School in 1985. She attended Herkimer County Community College, graduating in 1987. She was employed as an occupational therapist by the Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Megan is survived by her husband, Mark; daughters, Stacey and Taylor; her parents, Barry and Elfleda Powell of Phelps; grandfather, Lyle Powell of Geneva; mother-in-law, Patricia DeCook Zeitlin; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sally Ayako Oda Pratt - Sally Ayako Oda Pratt, 77, of Wailuku Maui, Hawaii, formerly of Newark, died on Feb. 9, 1999, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Peter (Wendy) Pratt of Wailuku, HI; three daughters, Edith (Michael) Hill of Rochester, Naomi Pratt of Pearl City, Oahu, HI, and Wanda (James) Interlichia of Vancouver, WA.; six grandchildren, Laura and Adam Hill of Rochester, Nadine Pratt of Clifton Springs, Jill and Jason Interlichia of Vancouver, WA; Jesse Pratt of Hawaii; and other surviving relatives.
Daniel W. Critchlow - Daniel W. Critchlow, 32, of Palmyra, died on February 26, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Critchlow; his father, Richard (Roseanne) Critchlow; brothers, Richard (Heather) Critchlow and Tim Critchlow, sister, Debby Critchlow, grandparents, Warren and Kathryn Critchlow and Evelyn Emmons, several cousins.
Charles H. Gent - Charles H. Gent, 68, died Feb. 28, 1999. Mr. Gent lived in Lyons and was a retiree of Xerox Co. He is survived by Jane, his wife of 46 years; daughters, Neda (Mrs. James) Finney of Dry Fork, VA and Sandra (Mrs. George) Wilson of Rose; son, Charles Thomas of Newark; brothers, Walter (Joe) of N. Rose, Richard of Texas, TX; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Owen R. Huober - Owen R. Huober, of Davis Drive, Newark, died on March 3, 1999 at Genesee Hospital. He was born in Manchester, to Charles and Rachel Lewis Huober. He served two years in the U.S. Army and was a communicant of St. Michael's Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha; sisters Rosalie DeMarco, Helen Truini, Virginia DeMarco and brother-in-law Frank DeMarco; several nieces and nephews.
Falstick, Richard J. "Dick" - Richard J. "Dick" Falstick, of Woodside Drive, Newark, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 9. Mr. Falstick was born September 2, 1916 in Johnstown, PA, the son of Charles and Margaret (Baumgardner) Falstick. He was a manufacturer representative for over 32 years and retired in 1992. Dick was a 42-year member of the Newark Country Club. He had served in the US Army during World War II and was a member of the August Mauer Post American Legion. Interment in Newark cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Betty (Dascomb) Falstick; daughter Kim Falstick and "adopted daughter" Maureen Bolton, both of Ithaca; sister, Dorothy Knieriem of Baltimore; a niece and four nephews, including Robert Knieriem of Baltimore.
Waldorf, Lynn H. - Lynn H. Waldorf, 91, of Newark, died on March 7, 1999, at Via Health of Wayne in Newark. Mr. Waldorf was born Dec. 9, 1907, in Seneca Falls, the son of Dr. Henry and Fannie Amidon Waldorf. He worked for over 30 years for Bloomer Brothers in Newark. From there he worked for the Wayne County Civil Defense, Comstock Foods and Caves Lumber in Newark. Mr. Waldorf had been a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and had served on the Administrative Board. He was also a charter member of the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance and served on the Boy Scout Council Troop 122 and was a member of the Lemonade Society. Interment in the Riverside cemetery in Phelps. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Irene Lockner Waldorf; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon (Edward) Tellier of Newark, Lynne (Fritz) Ring of Illinois and Anita (Mickey) Ruffalo of Georgia; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Helen Atkinson and Mae Haney.
Bitler, Jonathan - Jonathan Bitler, 38, of Los Angeles, formerly of Williamson, died suddenly on March 3, 1999. He is survived by parents, Forrester "Bud" (Mary) Bitler of Williamson; sister, Loralee (Roy) Wilferth of Sodus; brother, Terry Lee (Miriam) Bitler of Newark; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Snyder, Marie J. - Marie J. Snyder, of Wolcott, age 90, died March 6, 1999 at Via Health, Newark Campus. Mrs. Snyder was born in Adams, NY on December 17, 1908, the daughter o+ Arthur and Cora (Larkins) Wool. She was a graduate of Adams High School and a business school in Watertown. After moving to Wolcott she worked for O & C (Reckitt & Colman) until she retired in 1973. Marie was a member of the North Rose Assembly of God Church. Interment in Huron Evergreen cemetery. She is predeceased by her husband, Harold, who died in 1992. She is survived by sons, Arnold Edmonds of Newark, Bob (Sandy) Marshall of Wolcott; daughter, Donna (Ed) Emmons of NYC; grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
Foley, Willadell A. - Willadell A. Foley, 88, of Newark, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at the Brightonian Nursing Home in Rochester. Mrs. Foley was born June 1, 1910, in Homewood, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar and Linnie Waite Allen. She taught school in Nyack. She had live in Nyack, and in Cape Neddick, Maine.No calling hours. She is survived by daughter, Cathleen Foley MacInnes of Walworth; son, Michael K. (Christine) of Poughkeepsie; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, and daughter, Clare.
Maslyn, Carl E. - Carl E. Maslyn, 84, of 38734 North Ave., Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Lyons, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 at Zephyr Haven Nursing Home in Florida. Carl was born July 8, 1914, in Phelps, the son of Peter and Emily Mesleyn. He had lived in Lyons until 1976. He is survived by Dorothy Maslyn, his wife of 54 years; children, Thea (Tom) Hall, Loren (Lynne) of Lyons, and Darlene (Norm) Hughson of Newark; grandchildren, Amy Maslyn, Erin Maslyn, Brian Maslyn, Kevin Hall and Jeremy Hughson: sisters, Lucy (Jim) Johnson and Lena Maslyn, both of Newark, and Emma Fisher of Rochester. He was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers.
