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Robert Louis Hilfiker
LEESBURG, Fla. - Robert Louis Hilfiker, 68, of Leesburg, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006.
A graveside service was held Friday, Jan. 13 at Florida National cemetery with full military honors conducted by Lake County War Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be in Florida National cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Central Florida, 1333 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804.
Robert was born in Lyons and moved to Florida from Rochester in 1995. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He was an instrumental technician for Eastman Kodak Co. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Susan J. Hilfiker of Leesburg; sons, Scott (Tiffany) Hilfiker of Leesburg and Steve (Kathy) Hilfiker of Clifton Springs; stepson, Thomas Furfaro Jr. of Lyons; stepdaughter, Valerie (Robert) Coene of Grand Blanc, Mich.; brother, Edward Hilfiker of Newark; sister, Joan Lazar of Seneca Falls; and eight grandchildren.
Wyatt James Rockefeller
GENEVA/PHELPS - Wyatt James Rockefeller, infant triplet son of Brett and Lisa Rockefeller, who was born Oct. 11, 2005, is now resting in the hands of the Lord, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006.
Friends and family called Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Oaks Corners Presbyterian Church. Funeral services followed with the Rev. Ellen Donan Carroll officiating. Private burial will be in Resthaven cemetery in Phelps.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Golisano Children's Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester 14642.
Wyatt James is survived by his parents, Brett and Lisa Rockefeller; triplet sister, Reese; triplet brother, Tristan; and big brother, Kyle. Wyatt is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Beverly Price of Waterloo; paternal grandfather, William (Debbie) Rockefeller of Phelps; paternal grandmother, Peg Rockefeller (Ray Smith) of Penn Yan; great grandparents; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral arrangements were by Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps.
Gene David Wilber
NEWARK/WATERLOO - Another branch has fallen from the Wilber family tree. Gene David Wilber, 71, of Newark, formerly of Waterloo, entered into peace early Thursday morning, Jan. 12, 2006 after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side.
The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 15 at Mull Funeral Home in Waterloo. A military service followed at 4:15 p.m. at the funeral home, conducted by the Waterloo American Legion Post 435 and VFW Post 6433. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to either Ontario-Yates Hospice, care of Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva 14456-1336; or Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton road North, Rochester, 14609-5896.
Gene was born Aug. 2, 1934, in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, the son of the late Norman and Alice Herrick-Wilber. His family moved to Waterloo in 1952. After serving in the Army from July 9, 1959 to July 9, 1963, Gene made his career as a truck driver and as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed nature and keeping his large yard and his vehicles perfectly groomed. He retired from Seneca Meadows Landfill in 2002.
Gene is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Chapman-Wilber; and his daughters, Sharon Wilber of Waterloo, Sandra (Bruce) Oliver of Oakdale, Conn., and Sheila (David) Ottolini of North Marshfield, Mass. He goes before his sisters, Nancy Hilimire and Annette (Bobby) Reynolds, both of Waterloo; his brother, Robert (Ida) Wilber of San Diego; his mother-in-law, Jane Chapman of Clifton Springs; his sister-in-law, Barbara (William) Anderson of Shelbyville, Ind.; his brothers-in-law, James (Brownie) of Clifton Springs and Bill (Denise) Chapman of Victor; along with several nieces and nephews. Gene especially enjoyed being "PaPa" to several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; Sarah (Jimmy), Gene, Katie, Dominic, Angela, Gina, Jacob, Zachary and JR.
Gene is predeceased by his brother, Ronald.
Earl M. Castle
MANCHESTER/CLIFTON SPRINGS - Earl M. Castle, 81, of Onondaga Lane in Manchester, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005 at the Geneva Living Center North.
In keeping with his wishes there were no prior calling hours.
Burial will be in the spring in Resthaven cemetery in Phelps at the convenience of the family.
Friends may contribute to the Phelps American Legion in Earl's memory.
Earl was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Schenectady, the son of the late Marvin and Hazel Castle, and lived in the area most of his life. He spent his early years in the Philippines while serving in the Navy during World War II. After returning to the U.S., Earl owned and operated restaurants, including Castle Fish Fry and the Clifton Hotel. In his later years, he could be seen as a flirtatious greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a three-time past commander for the Phelps American Legion Post 457, and he was a member of the VFW. Earl was a happy-go-lucky guy who will be sadly missed by all his loving friends and family.
He is survived by his children, John Castle of Fort Collins, Colorado, Barbara (Thomas) Rolland of Montpelier, Vt., and Gary Castle of Manchester; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Albert Castle; and sister Hazel Castle.
Shirley Ann Coffman
NEWARK - Shirley Ann Coffman, 67, of Mason Street, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005 at Rochester General Hospital.
Friends called Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark, where services were held at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Hebron cemetery in Sutton, W.Va.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester 14609.
Shirley was born March 30, 1938, in Mendon Center, the daughter of Leon and Florence Eckler Mallaber. She was branch manager of Public Abstract in Lyons for 18 years. She was an executive secretary at Eastman Kodak, in her earlier years. She was a graduate of Red Jacket Central and a member of the National Honor Society. She was an avid shuffleboard player and was a member of the Palmyra Moose Club.
She is survived by her daughter, Ginny (Jared) Hall of Wolcott; two sons, Douglas Pappert of Farmington and David Pappert of Rochester; brother, Leigh Mallaber of Shortsville; granddaughter, Sydney Madison Hall; and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joe, in March 1993.
Dorothy A. Fuentes
LYONS - Dorothy A. Fuentes, 50, of Route 14, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005 at Rochester General Hospital.
Friends called Wednesday, Dec. 21 at New Life Assembly of God Church, in Lyons. A funeral service followed. Burial will be in Newark cemetery.
Memorial s may be directed to the family.
Dorothy was born May 2, 1955, in Newark, the daughter of Daniel and Shirley Martin Cheney. She had worked at Key Industries on VanBuren Street in Newark and the Lyons Elementary School cafeteria. She attended New Life Assembly of God Church in Lyons.
She is survived by two sons, Jeremy and Saul Giminez of Macedon; daughter, Crystal Smith of Macedon; her mother, Shirley Martin of Canandaigua; sisters, Karon Cheney of Fairport and Linda Robinson of Shortsville; brothers, Daniel Cheney of Newark and Raymond Cheney of Manchester; and nieces and nephews.
Mary Hicks Preston
PHELPS - Mary Hicks Preston, 97, died Thursday, Dec. 15 one day after her 97th birthday.
There were no calling hours. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to her favorite charities: Phelps Community Historical Society; Phelps Community Library; Phelps Community Center, all organizations which she was very active in.
She is survived by a step-daughter, Nancy (Howard) Stark.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Preston; her brother, John Hicks; sister-in-law, Jane Ann Hicks and her parents, William and Elizabeth Hicks.
Harley A. Sweaton
PALMYRA - Harley A. Sweaton, 62, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005.
Family and friends called Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home in Palmyra, where a funeral service was held Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Contributions in memory of Harley may be directed to the Good Neighbor Fund, care of the Rev. Dave Herrmann, 109 Church St., Palmyra 14522, .
Harley was born Dec. 12, 1943, in Newark. He and the former Christine Mayo were married
May 22, 1964, in Clifton Springs. Mr. Sweaton was a retiree of Schlegel Corp. He was a talented woodworker and avid outdoorsman.
Harley is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter, Cynthia (Kenneth) Best; special "daughter", Kelly (Robert) Ide and their son Dylan; sister-in-law, grace Sweaton; special sister-in-law, Lillian Mayo; nephew, Jeremy Sweaton; the Juliano family; and many other beloved family and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Gordon Sweaton.
Mildred "Millie" Alice Beman
LYONS - Mildred "Millie" Alice Beman, 74, of Pearl Street, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005 at Rochester General Hospital.
Friends called Friday, Nov. 25 at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home in Lyons. A funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 26 at Calvary Baptist Church, Peirson Ave in Newark. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Flight, 2420 Brickyard Road in Canandaigua.
Millie was born April 22, 1931, in Pittsfield, Mass., the daughter of George and Emma Schaffner Batchelder. She was a tireless worker for the Lyons Thrift Shop always helping any needy person. She had been a waitress in her earlier years. She was also known for her Thanksgiving dinners that she organized at the Lyons Community Center. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Newark.
She is survived by two daughters, Cyndi (Philip) Frere of Phelps and Jean (Michael) Trickey of Tonawanda; two sons, Gerald of Massachusetts, and Philip (Jacqueline) of Lyons; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and two brothers, Clark and George Batchelder.
She was predeceased by her husband, Faye in 1995; sisters, Mabel and Lillian; brothers, William, Alfred and Robert.
Eve Grace Ogden
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Eve Grace Ogden went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 2:40 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2005. II Corinthians 5:8 states that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. This verse gives to those who know her and believe the Word of God to be true, peace and security knowing her suffering is over and she is where she longed to be. Often she was caring for or transporting others to the doctor when she did not feel well.
Eve was born April 25, 1930, in Bradford, to Grace and Herman Stratton. Her brothers predeceased her and her sister, Winnie Hilkert, lives in Seneca Falls. She lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes area. She met her husband, Jim, when they both worked at "Kordite" in Macedon. They were married
at the Phelps Baptist Church on Church Street in Phelps on August 3, 1957. Her many photos attest to the wonderful life and fun times she spent on this earth. Her body succumbed to stomach cancer. We know her spirit has eternal life in Heaven because she accepted Jesus Christ as her savior when she was a teenager. Her fondest wish is for everyone who reads this to know Jesus and meet her in Heaven someday. Like most of us, she didn't feel worthy of a place in Heaven. For those who knew her there was never a doubt. Jesus paid the price and she accepted His gift and was a witness to others. She lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes area. She was a very active and lived life to its fullest. Her family called her "Roadrunner" because she was always on the go, helping out others. She loved helping people and had the ability to imagine what she would need if she were in the place of those she was helping, and do it to the best of her ability. She always did more than required because Jesus was her "supervisor, " and she wanted to please Him. She enjoyed doing crochet work and made infant sweaters for the Crisis Pregnancy Centers. She served as a Home Health Aide and has fond memories of being a Foster Grandparent at Roosevelt Preschool. She enjoyed working with the children, the friends she made there, and the Grandparent's trip to Washington, D.C., for the Christmas Tree Lighting cemetery. She had a soft spot for people and animals.
Her passing will create a great void in the lives of all who came in contact with her, especially her husband of 48 years, Jim Ogden; her children, Beverly Abbott (Harold Siearson), Richard D. Abbott (Debbie), Susan J. Corl (Stephen), Rebecca Wheeler (Gordon); 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Winnie Hilkert; and many nieces, nephews, co-workers and friends.
We were blessed by her and thank God for her. She was truly a professional caregiver and felt out of place when others had to care for her. We were privileged to care for her the best we could and have learned that caring for others is what life is truly all about. We wish we could still care for her. She enriched our lives greatly. Please make a special effort to show those you care for how you feel about them, today and every day you can, now. Don't wait until they need you. During her illness, she realized how many people cared about her. Thank you to all who made an effort for her. No matter how small it may have seemed to you, it was precious to her. She mentioned each one with a sense of awe. We are only days away from Thanksgiving, where we as a nation praise and give thanks for the many blessings we have received. At least, that is what we are supposed to do. Nowadays it seems like Thanksgiving is just "in the way" between Halloween and Christmas. This year we will experience emotions of sadness and relief. We are sad because we no longer have Eve physically with us and relief that her suffering is over and she is experiencing eternal life in Heaven. Hopefully, all Thanksgivings to follow we will have a more focused sense of the real meaning of the Holiday because attached to it will be the memories of Eve and the selfless life style she demonstrated to us all.
She spent much of her time in prayer and Bible study and was especially appreciative to her church home, Calvary Chapel of the Finger Lakes, for their ministry to her at his time, especially the video tapes of the Sunday sermons so she wouldn't feel as though she was missing anything, and for all those who stopped by, phoned and sent cards. You put a bright spot in her day. She especially enjoyed Deb Wheeler's help. Deb donated her time and her heart to help out and we praise God for her faithfulness.
Friends and family called Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. The service immediately followed at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Chapel of the Finger Lakes.
To anyone who reads this we strongly suggest telling those you love how much they mean to you today and every day.
