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Jesse R. Goodman
PHELPS - Jesse R. Goodman, 82, of 14 Newark St., died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
Friends called Thursday, March 4 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps and Friday, March 5 at the United Church of Phelps. Funeral services were held Friday with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating, followed by full military honors. Burial will be in Resthaven cemetery in the spring.
Contributions are suggested to the Phelps Historical Society, 66 Main St., Phelps, 14532.
Jesse was born April 13, 1921, in Lyons, the son of Jesse and Jennie Ridley Goodman. He was a member of the Phelps Historical Society and the Phelps American Legion, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Jesse owned and operated Goodman's Corner Store for 21 years.
He is survived by his son, Jesse J. (Brenda) Goodman of Williamson; a daughter, Joan (Larry) Ripley Graham of Phelps; grandchildren, Randy Joseph of Canandaigua, Robert (Kristen) Goodman of Phelps, Debbie (Kevin) Fisher of Phelps, Brian (Becky) Goodman of Walworth, and Derek (Sheri) Joseph of Phelps; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his lifetime companion, Thelma Ripley.
Florence M. Zemanek
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Florence M. Zemanek, 82, of Clifton Springs, passed away Monday, March 1, 2004 at Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home.
In keeping with her wishes, there were no prior calling hours. Funeral services were Thursday, March 4 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Riverview cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home Activity Fund.
Florence was born Jan. 19, 1922, in Swoyersville, Pa., the daughter of Albert and Victoria Zemanek. She had lived in Clifton Springs most of her life. Her 45 years of service at the Clifton Springs Hospital was the fulfillment of her life.
She is survived by her many dear friends at Clifton Springs Hospital.
She was predeceased by her lifelong companion, Edward Morgan
Gail A. Stivers
GENEVA - Gail Ann Quigley Stivers, 66, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 after an extended illness.
There were no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 3 in St. Francis DeSales Church in Geneva. Burial will be in Number Nine cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice.
Gail was born in Clifton Springs, the daughter of John and Margaret Schroeder Quigley, and was a life resident of Geneva. She was a gradate of DeSales High School and of the Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing. She had worked for over 20 years as a LPN at Geneva General Hospital before retiring. She was a also a certified day care provider for approximately 15 years.
Gail was a great wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
She is survived by her four sons, Michael (Marie), Paul and David, all of Geneva; and James (Charlotte) of Durham, N.C.; five grandchildren; her brother, Robert (Gloria) Quigley of Geneva; three nieces; and one nephew.
She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin, who died in 1998; and her brother, Rev. John Quigley, who died in 1968.
The Rev. "Eli" Whitney
BALDWINSVILLE - The Rev. "Eli" Whitney, 87, of Baldwinsville, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2004.
Services were Saturday, March 6 at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Camillus. Spring burial will be in Mexico Village cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Casowasco, 158 Casowasco Drive, Moravia, 13118.
The Rev. Whitney was born in Syracuse. He graduated from Syracuse Central High School in 1934, Syracuse University College of Forestry in 1938 and Boston University School of Theology in 1943. He served many churches as a Methodist minister including Pultneyville from 1943 to 1946; Hannibal-Hannibal Center from 1946 to 1950 and as associate at Fulton First from 1946-1948; Phelps from 1950 to 1963; and Camillus First from 1963 to 1969.
Eli was a former volunteer fireman for more than 20 years, a Mason since 1947, a member of Boy Scouts of America, Finger Lakes Council and a member of Camillus Rotary since 1967 and a waterfront director and counselor at Camp Casowasco. He had served on the Board for United Methodist Federal Credit Union and had been an usher for Syracuse University football from 1959 to 1987 and basketball from 1963 to 1987.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, the former Beatrice L. Dean Peffers; a son, Bradd J. Whitney; four daughters, Nancy Whitney Carroll, Merrilee (Randy ) Frese, Diane Peffers (Charles) Stewart and Bonnie Peffers (Gerry) Nicholson; two sisters, Jane Eleanor Roberts and Ruth Whitney Nyberg; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy Fellows and Harriet Whitney Borchers.
Bernice "Bea" Lannon
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Bernice "Bea" Lannon, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the Clifton Springs Nursing Home.
Friends called Friday, March 12 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs, where funeral services followed with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Riverview cemetery.
Friends may contribute in Bea's memory to the Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home Activity Fund.
Bea was born March 12, 1920, in Varick, the daughter of Robert and Nettie VanNostrand, and had lived in the Clifton Springs area all her life. She worked for many Clifton Springs businesses during her life. Bea and her husband, Cecil, cared for Riverview cemetery for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Frank) Colasurdo of Newark; a son, Guy (Brenda) Lannon of Clifton Springs; grandchildren, Korie (Joseph) Loson of Newark, Kellie (Kevin) Tellier of Littleton, Colo.; Karen (William) Groover of Newark, Rhonda (Tim) Vanderbrook of Phelps and Jason (Carrie) Lannon of Clifton Springs; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by her husband, Cecil; a son, Richard; and a sister, Doris.
John Anthony Twentyfive Jr.
SHORTSVILLE - John Anthony Twentyfive Jr., better known as Butch Twentyfive, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 7, 2004 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Friends called Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10 at Halsted-Patrick Funeral Home in Manchester. A funeral Mass was Thursday, March 11 at St. Dominic Church in Shortsville.
Donations in Butch's memory may be made to Strong Memorial Hospital Surgical I.C.U. Unit 8-3600, c/o Dr. David Kaufman, or to the charity of one's choice.
Butch was born Oct. 11, 1933, the son of Giovanni and Philomena Mary Ross Venticinque. Butch won a full academic and sports scholarship to Hobart College in Geneva. He also served in the Army as a cook. His love of cooking originated when he was young, and his mother and father owned a small restaurant in Manchester called Twentyfive's. After returning from the service, he worked at the restaurant until it was sold in 1964.
Butch became a bartender for DiPacific's in nearby Farmington, and later, for the former Downtowner Restaurant in Rochester, the Garlock House in Palmyra and before opening his own place, for the Hearth and Embers in Rochester. He and his wife, Carol, then a former nurse, renovated the former Shortsville RR Station and opened Butch 25's Depot Restaurant in March of 1978. Butch did all the cooking while Carol ran the dining room. When first opened, Butch and Carol were not sure if the restaurant would be as successful as it turned out to be.
Mr. Twentyfive's magnetic personality and his expert Italian-American cuisine attracted diners from Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. The menu featured a blend of Italian dishes plus traditional steaks, chops and broiled seafood. Many of the bold hearty Italian dishes were made from family recipes. 25's Depot restaurant was not high class but Butch took great pride in the food he served. Butch retired seven years ago and sold the restaurant to his assistant chef, David Liberty, and bartender Robert Santella.
After retirement, Butch took great pleasure in spending time with his grandchildren, playing golf with friends, and traveling several times a year to Las Vegas with his wife, Carol.
Butch will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Livingston Twentyfive; two sons, Michael James of Farmington and John Anthony III of Rochester; grandchildren, Michael, Maxmillion and Nicholas; a brother, Alfonso (Barbara) of Wolcott; a sister-in-law, Yolanda Twentyfive; an aunt, Sue Ross, both of Buffalo; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony; and three sisters, Mary Rose O'Donnell, Angela Schenk and Marguerite Twentyfive.
Ralph M. Wagner
LYONS - Ralph M. Wagner, 85, of Maple Street, currently a resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home, died Sunday, March 7, 2004.
Friends and family attended calling hours Tuesday, March 9 at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons. A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 10 at the funeral home with the Rev. Arthur Sziemeister officiating. Inurnment will be in South Lyons cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Ralph was born Nov. 9, 1918, in Phelps, a son to Charles and Frances Mentz Wagner. He retired from Xerox Corp., and was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Force, in which he was a prisoner of war, and received a Purple Heart. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Lyons VFW Post 5092 and a member of the Lyons Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his son, Richard J. (Deborah) of Lyons; a step granddaughter, Kelli North of Canandaigua; two step-grandsons, James Carter of Pennsylvania and Michael Carter of Lyons; several step great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Fritz of Tennessee; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Helbert Wagner, in 2002; a stepson, John Wykle; and brothers and sisters.
Thomas E. White
SHORTSVILLE - Thomas White, 96, of High Street, died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Clifton Springs Hospital.
Friends called Sunday, March 7 at the Kennedy & Sons Funeral Home in Canandaigua. Funeral services were Monday, March 8. Burial will be in Pioneer cemetery in Manchester at a later date.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Shortsville Volunteer Ambulance.
Tom was born Sept. 9, 1907, in Phelps, the son of Edward and Nettie Peake White. He retired from Papec in 1970 after 44 years with the company. He had been a member of the Shortsville Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by two sons, Robert White of Plano, Texas and James (Sue) White of Shortsville; five grandchildren, Claudia White, Karen White, Roger White, Robert (Helen) White and Amy (Kevin) Clark; three great-grandchildren, Justin White, Daniel Clark and Abigail Clark; his sister, Esther Bliss of Paul, Idaho; his brother, Charles White of Hilton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Alta, who died Jan. 26, 2003; his siblings, Pearl Phillips, Doris Schroo, Lester White, Grace Farnsworth, George White, Mildred White and Arlene White.
Evelyn W. Coryell
ROMULUS/CLIFTON SPRINGS - Evelyn W. Coryell, 84, a resident of Ashton Place, died Friday, March 12, 2004 at the House of John in Clifton Springs.
Visitation was held Monday, March 15 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. A funeral service followed at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ralph Locke of the Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church in Geneva, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Green cemetery in Romulus.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, 14432, or to Grace Willowdale Church, East Lake Road, Geneva, 14456.
Evelyn was born Feb. 2, 1920, in the town of Varick, a daughter of Charles J. and Lillian McWhorter Waugh. She graduated at the top of her class from Romulus High School. She was a resident of Romulus for 48 years before moving to Clifton Springs four years ago. She served as the treasurer and attendance clerk at Romulus Central School for over 20 years.
Evelyn's love of her home and family were observed by all who knew her through her gardening, knitting and fond love of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gordon J. Coryell of Clifton Springs; her son, David (Heidi) Coryell of Ovid; daughters, JoAnne (Curtis) Niemeyer of Scottsville and Mary (Gary) Sabin of Farmington; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Marion and Milton Waugh; and a sister Dorothy Crane.
