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Batterby, Paul E.
PALMYRA - Died on April 2, 2007 at age 61. Predeceased by his parents Cyril & Dorothy Batterby. Survived by his wife Carol (Malark) Batterby; sons Christopher Batterby (Valerie), Geoffrey (Emily) Batterby; 5 grandchildren; brother Donald (Evelyn) Batterby; several nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call Wednesday (TODAY) 4-7PM at McGUIRE/HARGRAVE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra. His Funeral Service will be held 10AM Thursday at Palmyra First United Methodist Church. Burial Palmyra cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palmyra First United Methodist Church, Church St. in his memory.
Giambattista, Natalie Patricia
After a brief battle with cancer, she died on March 27, 2007 at age 16. Beloved daughter of Dave (Catherine) Giambattista; sister of Sean (Lauren), Emily, Aaron, Allison, Dana; granddaughter of Beryl Giambattista, Wilfred Pliler; niece of Gloria Pliler-Medina, Will Pliler, LaVerne Robbins, Brian Giambattista, Alan Giambattista; & her cousins. Natalie was an honor student at Fairport High School who participated in tennis, track, cross- country skiing. She played tuba in the band & piano. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Fairport Ward), who faithfully attended daily early morning seminary. She enjoyed participating in the Hill Cumorah Pageant cast annually. Natalie enjoyed making friends, developing those relationships & will be missed immensely by family, friends & all knew her. She loved God, had a zest for life & brought joy to those around her. She is our angel & will be missed forever. Friends & family are invited to call & bring a written memory Friday 2-4 & 7-9 at The Church of Latter Day Saints, 460 Kreag Rd, Pittsford, where her Funeral Service will be held 11AM Saturday. Donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House or C.U.R.E. in her memory. Arrangements by PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME.
Culross, Marion R.
Died on March 27, 2007 at age 83. Predeceased by her husband William Culross. Survived by her brother Howard Feldt, Jr.; sister Mrs. Leroy Cripps; several nieces & nephews. Her Funeral Service will be held 11AM Saturday at White Haven Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Hillhaven Nursing Home in her memory. Arrangements by MURPHY FUNERAL HOME.
Stewart, Raymond J.
MACEDON - Died on March 24, 2007 at age 69. Survived by his siblings, Charles Stewart, Walter (Ann) Stewart, Paul (Joan) Stewart, Frank Stewart, Michael (Sandy) Stewart, Eileen Gray, Connie Thompson, Delores Stewart; many nieces, nephews & dear friends at the Bickford Home, including Peter & Shirley Schumacher. Friends are invited to call Wednesday 4-7PM at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10AM Thursday at St. Patrick’s Church, Macedon. Burial Grove Place cemetery. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society in his memory.
Switzer, Jeannette D. (Wolf)
ONTARIO - Died on March 22, 2007 at age 89. Born November 10, 1917 in Rochester, NY. Daughter of Eugene Harold & Madeline Irma Eichhorn Wolf. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband, John E. Switzer, on July 25, 1961. Survived by her son, James E. (Sharyl) Switzer of Ontario, daughter Jean Marie (David) Martin of St. Agatha, Maine; grandsons, Andrew James Walden, II, of Ontario, & Kurt Alexander Walden, of St. Agatha & Bangor, Maine; granddaughter Kacie Lyn Switzer, of Ontario; sister-in-law Edna Mc Knight of Rochester; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & nephews, cousins, & their families; many dear friends; her bridge partners in Ontario & at Sage Harbor @ Bay Winde. Graduate of Nazareth Academy, Class of 1936, & Rochester Business Institute. She worked at Defender Photo Corporation in Rochester prior to her marriage during WW II & then in New York City following the war when her husband was a field scout executive for the Boy Scouts of America on Staten Island. She moved to Ontario in 1949 from Rochester when her husband moved from Walworth High School to teach in the newly formed Wayne Central School District. Following the sudden death of her husband in 1961, she worked in clerical & food service departments at Wayne Central High School prior to joining the staff of Norman R., Loomis, M.D. & Terry Goff, M.D., in Ontario, where she worked as office manager for some 12 years prior to her election as Ontario Town Clerk. She served as town clerk, registrar of vital statistics & as receiver of taxes & assessments for the Town of Ontario from January 1, 1974 until her retirement on April 30, 1986. After her retirement, she started an 18-year real estate career, associated with the former Century 21 Robusto office in Ontario. After 43 years of maintaining her own home on South Slocum Road in Ontario, she moved to Sage Harbor at BayWinde in Penfield/West Webster &, for the past two weeks, to Blossom View Nursing Home in Sodus, where she resided at the time of her death. Jeannette was a devout member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Ontario for more than 57 years, including many years as a member of the Rosary-Altar Society, a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Stephen Ministry, & the morning mass group. She was a charter member of the Ontario Women’s Civic Club & helped organize & operate the medical loan closet for local residents. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society @ BayWinde Senior Living Center, member & former treasurer of the Walworth-Ontario Presenters, member of the Town of Ontario Historical & Landmark Preservation Society, the Highland Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors, the Wayne County Republican Women’s Club, the Republican Women’s Club of Ontario, the Wayne County Medical & Dental Assistants’ Association, & the Wayne County Town Clerks’ Association. She was an avid golfer & bridge player, enjoyed traveling & entertaining family & friends, & working in her yard & flower gardens. For many years, she served as an election inspector for District #5 in Ontario. The family extends thanks to the dedicated & friendly staff at Sage Harbor at BayWinde & Blossom View Nursing Home, where Jeannette also enjoyed fellowship with her residents & visitors. All are invited to call Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1961 Ridge Rd, Ontario. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30AM Monday at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church. Interment at the family’s convenience. Donations may be made in Jeannette’s memory to the Medical Loan Closet, Ontario Women’s Civic Club, 1850 Ridge Rd, Ontario, NY 14519 or the Pines of Peace Comfort Care Home, PO Box 238, Ontario, NY 14519.
Guillaume, Janet L. (Allen)
WALWORTH - Died on March 15, 2007 at age 63. Predeceased by her husbands William Finerghty & Robert Guillaume. Survived by her children, Michael (Richelle) Finerghty, Marc Finerghty; grandchildren, Olivia, Cami; sisters, Carol (James) DiMarsico, Susan (Chris) Howard, Linda (Charles) Richardson; several nieces & nephews. She enjoyed driving school bus for Pal-Mac School District for over 35 years. Friends are invited to call Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1040 Rt 31, Macedon, where her Funeral Service will be held 1PM Monday. Donations may be made to Finger Lakes Oncology Unit in her memory.
Watson, William T.
WALWORTH - Died peacefully on March 14, 2007. Survived by his wife Diana; children, Kevin, William, Jennifer (Eric) Fillmore; & friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Lifetime Care, 1120 S. Main St, Newark, NY 14513 in his memory.
Schumacher, Evelyn
Died on March 12, 2007 at age 93. Predeceased by her husbands; daughter Sandra (James) Consaul. Survived by her daughter Roslyn (James) Casella; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; great, great grandson. Friends are invited to call Friday 1-3PM at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon, where her Funeral Service will immediately follow. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
Schwenk, Albert G. “Red”
MACEDON - Died on March 11, 2007 at age 65. Predeceased by his brothers Richard & Donald. Survived by his wife Joan; son, Jeffrey; siblings, Norman Schwenk, William Schwenk, Margaret Flynn, Rose Mary Schwenk, sister-in-law, Theresa Schwenk, many nieces, nephews & cousins.
Friends are invited to call Wednesday 2-4PM at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1040 Route 31, Macedon, where his Funeral Service will follow at 4PM. Burial at Macedon Village cemetery at the family’s convenience. Donations may be made to Advent House 1010 Mosley Rd, Fairport, NY, Finger Lakes Oncology 1 Ambulance Dr., Clifton Springs, NY, or Macedon Ambulance in his memory.
Higley, Frank W.
SODUS - Died on March 8, 2007 at age 81. Predeceased by his wife Janet Higley and brother David Higley. He is survived by his wife Marcia; children, Michael (Marguerite) Higley, Tammy (Chris) Bixby; 6 grandchildren & his 2 faithful companions Rebel & Meghan. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a talented woodworker, airplane pilot & retired from Gleason Works.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday 4-7PM at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1961 Ridge Road, Ontario, NY, where a celebration of his life will be held 11AM Wednesday. Donations may be made to Wayne Co. Humane Society in his memory.
Retan, Phillip A.
PALMYRA - Died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on March 6, 2007 at age 68. Survived by his wife Carol; children, Scott Retan, Shannon Retan, Brett Retan, Cindy (Mike) LaPoint, Linda Rodriguez, Bruce (Mickey) Rosato; Mario Rosato (Lesley); 8 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Patricia (Ellis) Howland, Claudette Fritton, Coyla (Bill) O’Connor; several nieces, nephews & many special friends. All are invited to call 6-9PM Friday at McGUIRE/HARGRAVE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 123 East Jackson St, Palmyra, where his Funeral Service will be held 10AM Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Finger Lakes Cancer Center, 7 Ambulance Dr, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 in his memory.
Hunt, Albert M.
PALMYRA - Died on March 6, 2007 after a battle with cancer at age 61. Predeceased by his father Melvin; sister Janet. Survived by his children, Christopher, Amy (Tony) Comfort, Rebecca Hunt (John); grandson Samuel Comfort; mother Rachel Hunt-Ingraham; siblings, Tom, Cliff (Judy), Audrey Llano, Melanie (Dennis) Blankenberg; several nieces & nephews. Friends & family are invited to attend his Memorial Service 1PM Saturday at McGUIRE/HARGRAVE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra.
Allen, Richard W.
FARMINGTON - Died peacefully on March 3, 2007 at age 92. Predeceased by his wife Violet I. Allen. Survived by his children Audrey (David) DeVinny, Richard (Christina) Allen; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to call Wednesday 6-8PM at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1040 Route 31, Macedon, where his Funeral Service will be held 10AM Thursday. Burial at Macedon Village cemetery. Donations may be made to Victor-Farmington Ambulance in his memory.
Ellison, Clifford Henry
PALMYRA - Passed on March 3, 2007 at age 95. An avid athlete, loyal Kodaker & lovingly devoted to his family. Predeceased by Claire, his wife of 59 years; survived by his son Robert (Carol); granddaughters Christine (Rich) Colaluca, Catherine (Bill) Martz; great granddaughter Erin Claire Colaluca & 2 great grandchildren on the way. Special thanks to great friends at Salzburg Village, Palmyra & wonderful caregivers at the Friendly Home. His Funeral will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Friendly Home 3156 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 in his memory. Arrangements by McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home
Mack, Helen A., R.N.
MACEDON - Went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2007. Survived by her husband Joseph of 60 years; 6 children, Catherine (Richard) Wilson, Dr. Daniel (Helen) Mack, Thomas (Vivian) Mack, Barbara Perkins, Mary (Ron) Darcangelo & Sharon Cooper; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Charles (Jean) Reardon; 2 sisters, Rita (Jack) Morris & Mary Frances (Tom) Decker; many nieces, nephews & friends. The Mack’s spent 25 years in Charlotte, NC where Helen worked with Joe teching RCIA at St. John Neumann Catholic Church for 15 years. Helen loved her family, enjoyed gardening & working logic & sudoku puzzles. Helen’s friendship, wisdom & sense of humor will be forever implanted in all those who knew her. Friends may call on Friday, February 23 from 4-7 PM at the PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, February 24 at 9 AM in St. Anne’s Church, 136 Church St, Palmyra. Entombment, Riverside cemetery. Memorials in memory of Helen may be directed to the church.
Perez, Charles "Chuck"
PALMYRA - On February 21, 2007, Chuck went to be with the Lord at at he age of 50. Predeceased by his father, Arthur Perez. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Stacey; son Josh; mother Ruth Perez; brother Michael (Barb Sidman) Perez; 3 nephews; many friends; & his beloved dog Kendra. Chuck worked for Ontario County as a Senior Network Analyst for 21 years. Friends may call at the PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1040 Rt. 31, Macedon, on Saturday February 24 from 3 until Service time at 5 PM. Interment private. Memorials in memory of Chuck may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
Vroman, Carl L.
WALWORTH - On February 20, 2007. Survived by his wife, Anne; 3 children, Carla of Stamford, CT; Laura of Walworth, & Paul of Wilmington, NC; 3 sisters, Grace (Tom) Simms, Nanci (Frank) Fragale & Jean (Bob) Zuback; 1 brother, Earl Vroman; nieces & nephews. Services are private. Memorials in memory of Carl may be directed to the Walworth Ambulance Fund. Arrangements by Payne & Murphy Funeral Home.
Strickland, Albert M. "Bud"
ONTARIO - Went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2007 at age 78. Survived by his wife Barbara of 47 years; 5 children, James (Peg), Scott (Lynn), Kimberly (Blane) Crandall, Timothy (Kim) & Jaclyn (Joe Schifano) Strickland; sister Betty Jean (David) Kirkpatrick; 12 grandchildren, Lisa, Jason, Zeb, April, Shonee, Cody, Colton, Emma, Kerry, Kasey, Matt, & Mike; 5 great grandchildren; many nieces & nephews. Friends may call on Friday February 23 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1961 Ridge Rd, Ontario. A Memorial Service will be offered on Saturday February 24 at 10 AM in the North Ontario United Methodist Church 7200 Ontario Center Rd, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ontario Friends of the Park 6551 Knickerbocker Rd, Ontario NY 14519.
Van Lare, Doris (Ver Heecke)
NEWARK - Peacefully at her home on February 20, 2007. Predeceased by her husbands, Albert Ver Heecke & Elwood Van Lare, & son Larry. Survived by 3 children, Carole (Gary) Hack, Sandy (Jim) Coyle & Terry (Pete Biederman) Ver Heecke; 4 granddaughters; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Langdon & Viola Dennis; nieces, nephews & close friend, Bob Buchholz. Friends may call on Friday, February 23 from 4-8 PM at the McGUIRE/HARGRAVE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 123 East Jackson St, Palmyra, where a Service will be offered on Saturday, February 24 at 11 AM. Interment East Newark cemetery. Memorials in memory of Doris may be directed to the Palmyra Community Center 240 Stafford St, Palmyra NY 14522 or to a charity of your choice.
Hoyt, Gloria E.
FAIRPORT / MENDON: Died on February 16, 2007 at age 81. Predeceased by her husband Lavern; sons, Steven & Eugene. Survived by her children, Judie Quigley, Bruce(Joan) Hoyt of PA, Brian (Trudi) Hoyt, Janet Schwittek, Tom Hoyt (Claire Frenz); several grandchildren; great grandchildren; great, great grandchildren; brother Fredrick (Thelma) Wright; several nieces & nephews.
Friends & family are invited to call Tuesday 4-7PM at PAYNE & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1040 Route 31 Macedon, where her Funeral Service will be held 10AM Wednesday. Donations may be made to Clifton Springs Nursing Home in her memory.
