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Vanderbrook, Charlotte - Charlotte Vanderbrook, 92, of Newark, died March 23, 2000, at the Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons. Mrs. Vanderbrook, nee Charlotte Elizabeth Sutphen, was born July 9, 1907, in Lowville, the daughter of Thaddeus and Clara Rose Segovis Sutphen. Her siblings included one sister, three brothers and two half-brothers. She arrived in Newark when she was 10 years old to live with her Aunt Dora and Uncle Fred Van Waggoner. She was educated at Newark High School and was a 1930 graduate of Nazareth College. After graduation she became a supervisor with the New York Telephone Co. in Clyde. In 1935 she married
Clarence A. Vanderbrook, a graduate of Cornell University and an employee of C. W. Stuart Co. They raised four daughters, living most of their married
life on Lillie Street in Newark. Starting in 1958, she was employed by St. Michael School as a remedial reading consultant. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Church and a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. In the 1970's she volunteered much time to the Newark State School as a religious instruction teacher. She was a longtime member of the Newark Country Club. Interment in Newark cemetery. She is survived by four daughters: Marcia Joan (Fritz) Bailey and Julia Lynn Vanderbrook of Plymouth, MA; Karen Lee Vanderbrook and Rita Fay (Jim) Weiler of Newark; seven grandchildren; three great-grand children; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence in 1976, by three brothers and a sister. Charlotte was a kind, generous and tolerant person, the embodiment of Christian beliefs.
Quigley, Donald F. - Donald F. Quigley, 81, of Palmyra, died March 25, 2000. He was a WWII Veteran. Interment in Palmyra cemetery. Survived by three daughters: Judy (William) Lincoln, Diane Winston, Vicki (Lloyd) Jock, all of Palmyra; three sons - Leonard (Rose) of Clyde, Richard (Barbara) of Clifton Springs, David (Shirley) of Ontario, and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Quigley of Newark; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by wife Jane and sons Donald and Larry.
VanHee, Jeanne E. - Jeanne E. VanHee, 75, died March 23, 2000. She was a retired secretary of Rumrill-Hoyt Co. Interment at Mt. Hope cemetery. She was a niece of Ruth Smith. She was an aunt of Gloria (Timothy) McClements, Carrie Ferre, Mary (James) Quinn, Kathy (James) Finch, William (Violette) Thomas, William (Virginia) VanHee, Marcia (Gerald) Fromm, Leslie (Douglas) Bull, and Jane VanHee; and several grandnieces and nephews.
Miller, Charles B. Jr. - Charles B. Miller, Jr., 72, of Marion, died March 26, 2000 at his home. Mr. Miller was in the Army Signal Corps and served his country. Interment in Sodus Rural cemetery with full military honors. He is survived by his wife. Elizabeth M. (Drew); daughters Christine, Grace, Wilma, Marion and Faith; sons, James, Michael, Charles, Thomas; sisters, Mary, Celia and Geraldine; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
VanBortel, Margaret N. - Margaret N. Van Bortel, 99, formerly of Palmyra, died March 27, 2000 at the Newark Manor Nursing Home. Margaret was born December 10, 1901 in Walworth to John and Cornelia De Neering Blankenberg. For many years, she worked as a lunch monitor for the Palmyra School District. She was a member of the Palmyra Reformed Church. Margaret was also active in the Palmyra Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star, the Kings Daughters, the Home Bureau, Historic Palmyra and the Foster Grandparent Program. Interment in Palmyra cemetery. She is survived by her daughters Muriel (Raymond) White of Punta Gorda, FL and Felicia McCord of Newark, son James (Bonnie) Van Bortel of Glen Ellyn, III, daughter in law Dorothy VanBortel of Rye, NY; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Marvin in 1978, her son Francis, and five sisters.
Veley, Stanley E. - Stanley E. Veley, 70, formerly of Wolcott, died March 27, 2000 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Stanley was born the son of Elmer and Blanche Davis Veley in Lyons on June 3, 1929. The funeral home proudly flies the Marine Corps flag in honor of his service to our country. Interment in Huron Evergreen cemetery. Stanley is survived by his sister, Joyce Wiltsie of Newark; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, Jean Marie Veley in 1934 and Doris Schultz in 1984.
Manktelow, James L. - James L. Manktelow, 84, of Williamson and Winter Haven, Florida, died March 27, 2000. He was a veteran and POW during World War II. He had owned and operated Jim's Garage in Williamson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newark. He was a 50-year member of the Pultneyville Masonic Lodge, member of Williamson American Legion and Williamson Fire Co. Interment, Lake View cemetery, Pultneyville. He is survived by his wife Doris (Ghyzels-Mason) Manktelow; son, Glenn (Sandra) Manktelow of Sodus; brothers, Maurice of Newark, Stanley of Williamson, Frederick (Arlene) of Marion, Burt (Ruby) of Ontario; sisters, Una Pembroke of Fairport, Dorothy Manktelow of Williamson; brothers-in-law, Ellis Stanford of Rochester, Walter (Jane) Ghyzels of Williamson; sisters-in-law, Evelyn (Lyle) Verdine of Williamson, June Manklelow of Fairport; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife, Glenna (Stanford) in 1982, brother, Kenneth ot Fairport brother-in-law, Michael Pembroke of Fairport, sister-in-law, Katherine Manktelow of Newark.
Sherman, Mildred - Mildred Sherman, 83, of Wolcott/ Newark, died March 26 2000. Interment at the Marion cemetery. She and her husband used to live in the Hydesville area. She is survived by one daughter, Theresa Darling of Lyons; one brother, John Riesdorph. She was predeceased by her husband, Jefferson.
Bloomer, Anna - Anna D. Bloomer, 58, of Interlaken, died March 28, 2000, at the House of John in Clifton Springs. Anna was born June 30, 1942 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Frank and Stella Fiorello DeFiore. She had worked at the Seneca Knitting Mill in Seneca Falls and at Terry's Diner in Interlaken. Interment will be in Rose cemetery. Anna is survived by her sons, Keith (Tammy) of Clyde, Franklin Jr. (Camella) of Geneva and Charles (Kelly) of Newark; daughter, Melissa (Cliff Mayo III) Bloomer of Newark; two brothers, Anthony DeFiore of Staten Island and Dominic DeFiore of Brooklyn; 13 grandchildren; sister, Vivian Ceravello of Brooklyn; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin Sr. in 1994.
VerPlank, Abram - Abram VerPlank, 87, of Marion, died March 29, 2000. He was a farmer all his life, and a member of the Second Reformed Church of Marion. He loved and enjoyed his life's work on the farm. Interment in the Marion cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; daughter, Laura; sons, Charles (June) VerPlank and Roger (Marcia) VerPlank, both of Marion; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, William VerPlank; nieces and nephews.
Smith, Francis 'Pat' - Francis 'Pat' Smith, 86, of Bartle Avenue, Newark, died March 29, 2000 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Interment in East Newark cemetery. Pat was born August 2, 1913 in Oswego, the son of Charles and Mary Welch Smith. He was raised in Red Creek. For 10 years, he worked for Comstock Foods, before becoming head of the State Civil Defense Agency in 1943. He worked for Jackson & Perkins and retired from Sarah Coventry in 1978. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church and a member of the Newark Council #897 Knights of Columbus. For years, Pat was the volunteer district coordinator of the A.A.R.P. income tax program. He served on the committee that founded the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance and served as its treasurer. Pat was a member and treasurer of the Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann 'Betty' Kelly Smith; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Smith of Newark, and Susan (Robert C.) Hartman of Palmyra; and a son, David of Derry, New Hampshire; two grandchildren, Kerry (Dominic) Vitaro and Charles R. (Juli) Hartman; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Charles and John.
Curtis, Margaret - Margaret Curtis was born September 23, 1905 to Scott B. and Nellie (Sherwood) Curtis in their home at 3758 Mill Street, Marion. Margaret lived in that home until, her move on January 22, 1997 to the Fairport Baptist Home. Scott B. Curtis married
Nellie Sherwood at the Sherwood ancestral home, 3021 Sherwood Road, Marion, on November 17, 1897. In 1898 they purchased the 3758 Mill Street home which was built around 1866 by Willard and Celia Curtis. This was across the street from the Curtis ancestral home at 3765 Mill Street which was built in 1826. Margaret remembered with pleasure the cobblestone blacksmith shop build by her great grandfather and operated for years by grandfather, Brainard and his brother, James. The shop was sold to the Second Reformed Church. It was demolished and the church was built in 1910. Scott Curtis started the undertaking business in about 1899 which continued until his death in 1941. Nellie continued the business for several years. Margaret attended school in Marion, graduating in 1923. She attended Phone Syllabic Business School in Rochester from September 1923 to February 1924. Her first job was in Williamson. She did secretarial and bookkeeping for Tassell & Fairbanks (plumbing and electrical supplies) and for Willis P. Rogers, who operated a muck and fruit farm. From February 1925 through February 1938 she had a secretarial and bookkeeping position at the Marion Canning Company (now Seneca Foods). In February 1938, she became the first secretary at the Marion Central School when Frank K. Mosher was Principal and worked successively with Frances Young, Howard Austin and Chester Curtis until October 1965. In 1966-67 she worked with Dr. Wilbur Saunders and Dr. William Davison during the birth of the United Church of Marion, Baptist and Presbyterian. She worked with the first pastor of the United Church, Rev. Robert Hyatt and interim pastor, Rev. Gerald Harris, becoming the first church secretary for Rev. David VanArsdale. She also worked with the interim pastor, Rev. John Rein and the pastor, Rev. Heidi Fuller. She retired as church secretary in 1991 but continued to be active in church and community affairs until her death. Margaret loved music and was active in the church choir until recent years. She participated in many community activities and was interested in local history. She is survived by her cousins, Eleanor Fairbanks of Williamson, Louise Fairbanks Harper of Clyde, and James Smith of Baltimore, MD; special friends, Richard and Murriel DeReu, Ontario; many second cousins and friends.
Blankenberg, Bruce - Bruce E. Blankenberg, 57, of Melbourne Beach, Florida, died April 2, 2000 after a brief illness. He was born March 7, 1943 in Newark. He is survived by his wife Gayle of Melbourne Beach; daughter, Debra Lyn Stevens of Jacksonville, FL; sons, Randall Blankenberg of Atlanta, GA, and Bruce Blankenberg of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, in Jacksonville; sisters, Elaine (George) Bush of Penfield, Shirley (Roger) Westfall of Phelps, Donna (Ronald) Teeter of Newark; step-daughters, Tia Hughes of Albany, GA, Jaime Thompson of Jacksonville and Robin Thompson of Jacksonville; step-grandson, Logan Hughes, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Morrisey, John A. - John A. Morrisey, 66, of Palmyra, died April 3, 2000 in Clifton Springs Hospital. John resided on Stafford Road in Palmyra, where he owned and operated Morrisey Farms. He was a member of St. Anne's Church, a veteran of the Korean War, enjoyed blacksmithing; he was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. Interment in St. Anne's cemetery in Palmyra. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Maxwell Morrisey; daughters Linda (Donald) Valley, Barbara (Paul) Hamilton, Mary Ann Smith and Carolyn (Craig) Fusco; son, John A. (Jennifer Drury) Morrisey Jr.; mother-in-law, R. Evelyn Maxwell; brothers, James (Mary Monette) Morrisey and Thomas J. (Mary) Morrisey; nieces and nephews; several grandchildren. He was predeceased by son-in-law, Russell Smith and granddaughter, Jennifer Smith.
Willis, David C. - David C. Willis, 67, of Newark, died April 6, 2000, at his home. Mr. Willis was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Rochester, the son of Edward F. and Laura Barnhart Willis. For several years, he had been a caretaker at the Newark cemetery with the New York State Green Thumb Program. The last couple of years, he was seen early in the morning watering the hanging plants on the lamp posts in downtown Newark. Interment in East Newark cemetery. He is survived by five sisters and a brother: Charlotte Willis, Anna Willis, Pauline Willis, Paul Willis, Marion Dixon, all of Rochester and Eva Corbitt of Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, John Willis in 1999.
Marafioti, Rocco Anthony - Rocco Anthony Marafioti, 57, of Palmyra, died March 30, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Dominica Marafioti; brother Joseph Marafioti. He was predeceased by his father, Dominico Marafioti.
Bertou, Elmer J. - Elmer J. Bertou, 81, of Williamson, died April 6, 2000. Elmer was a retired fruit grower. Interment in Sunnyside cemetery, Williamson. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Gloria Bertou of Williamson; grandchildren, Rick (Cindy) Bertou of Manheim, PA, and Ronda (Scott) Tozier of Williamson; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy (Rolland) Skellenger of Orlando, FL; nieces and nephews.
Caster, Shaylynn Aubry - Shaylynn Aubry Caster, born April 8, 2000 and died on April 8, 2000. Interment, North Farmington Friends cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Tracey Van Hout and Anthony Caster; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Charlotte Van Hout; paternal grandparents, Barbra Merkle and Alan (Mary) Caster; many aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles and great-grandparents.
Rienstra, Peter - Peter Rienstra, 86, of Palmyra, died March 30, 2000. He was a former partner in the Red & White grocery store in Newark. More recently, he and his wife owned and operated Rienstra's Bakery in Palmyra for 20 years. Interment in the East Palmyra cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Donald) Dayton of Phelps and Norene (Gerald) Zegers of Palmyra; five grandchildren; sister, Jessie Gelderloos of Jenison, Michigan; several nieces and nephews; many friends. He was predeceased in 1995 by his beloved wife of 55 years, Mae.
Humeniuk, Genevieve S. - Genevieve S. Humeniuk, 66, of Newark, died April 10, 2000, at ViaHealth of Wayne. Genevieve was born March 29, 1934, in Utica, the daughter of Anthony and Sophia Burdzel. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. She is survived by two sons, John and Michael; and two daughters, Wanda and Martina Humeniuk, all of Newark. She was predeceased in 1968 by her husband, Martin. Interment is in the Newark cemetery.
