Livonia: Michele A. Keihl, 48, years of Big Tree St. Livonia, NY died suddenly, Friday February 26, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, after being stricken at home. She was born August 21, 1961, in Rochester, the daughter of Michael and Helen Sawyer Aquilina. Michele did her undergraduate studies at SUNY at Geneseo and then went on to St. John Fisher to receive her Masters Degree. She was employed as a speech patholigist at the School of the Holy Childhood in Rochester. Her interests included gardening, biking and traveling.

She was predeceased by her brother Dean. Survived by her husband, David B. Keihl; her sons, Eric Keihl of Pittsburg, PA., Daniel Keihl of Livonia and Jarrod Keihl of Livonia. her brother, Michael (Judy) Aquilina of Greece, NY. aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews. and cousins.

Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Literacy Program at the School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Kimberly Ellen Szczesniak, 29 years, of Groveland, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to nearly every one she met, passed gently into the hands of her Lord, February 25, 2010. Survived by her husband, Michael; children, Daniel and Gabriella Szczesniak; parents, John and Loretta Smith Linsner of Groveland; sister, Dawn (Joe) Medley of Staunton,VA. maternal grandmother, Ruth Smith of Wayland, paternal grandparents, Seymour and Phyllis Linsner of Groveland. father-in-law and mother-in-law Stephen and Peggy Szczesniak of Groveland; sisters-in-law, Michelle (Kevin) Barrett of Lakeville, Lisa (David) Muchard of Livonia, Kelly (John) Frazer of Avon, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kim carried her childhood characteristic of lively likeability through adulthood, always making time for a heartfelt- or humorous- conversation. Her children, Daniel 5, and Gabriella “Gabby”, 3, posses that same twinkle, and her family will forever help them remember how much she loved them and enjoyed seeing them grow.

Kim perpetually strove to be her best in all of her roles, as mother and family member and in her professional life. Not only was she a dedicated employee at Rochester Gas and Electric for seven years, she frequently looked for added responsibility. Kim was quick with compassionate advice and a confidant to those in her extended family,the Szczesniaks, and so many others. What she did not fully realize,– and we hope she has discovered now — is that she was all we ever wanted her to be.

We miss her with unfathomable depth, and will continue to embody her spirit in each of our own ways.

Friends may call Monday 2-4, 7-9 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Spring Burial, St. Marys Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorial contributions to the Szczesniak Childrens Educational Trust Fund, Five-Star Bank, c/o John Haugh, PO Box 579, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Conesus: Joanne A. Brown,74 years of Cole Road, Conesus, NY died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at her home. She was born in Avon, NY June 17, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Lettie Brisbane Brown. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Honeoye Falls-Lima School District.

She is survived by her children, Sandra (Dr. Bob) Ryman of NC., Nancy (Robert) Morgan of Livonia, Brenda (John) Picolla of NC, Andrew (Jessica) Frazo of Bloomfield, John Frazo of Conesus and Linda Frazo of Hamlin. 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.

Friends may call Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 1 – 3 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Myers Foundation, PO Box E, Livonia, NY 14487. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit, www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Daniel A. Dragone, age 83 years of Main Street Livonia, formerly of Rochester, died Sunday February 21, 2010 at his home. He was born in Rochester, NY March 12, 1926 son of Stephen and Mary Calderalla Dragone. He was a retired truck driver from Weyerhaeuser Company in Rochester. A Veteran of WWII, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a member of the 12th Armored Division. Daniel previously resided in the 10th Ward where he belonged to The Holy Rosary Church; he was scout leader of the Massawepie Troop 101 and a member of St. Matthew Church in Livonia.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Marie Aha Dragone; children, Stephen & Shennen Dragone of Sangerties, NY, Cynthia & Rick Fox of Webster, Andrew & Crystal Dragone of Canadice, Laurie & George Bulliss of Traverse City, Mich., and Daniel C. “D.C.” & Laura Dragone of Livonia; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Dianetti of Buffalo, Annetta Gordon of FL, Frances (Alvin) Briskin of Gates; sisters-in-law, Mary Dragone of Rochester, Yolanda Dragone of FL; nieces & nephews.

Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia by Rev. John H. Hayes. Memorial contribution s may be made to St. Matthews Church Building Fund, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487, or Livingston County Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Douglas R. “Rummy” Rumfelt 65 years of Hemlock died Wednesday, February 17, 2010. He was born in Honeoye Falls, NY July 29, 1944 son of M. Ralph and Jane Connolly Rumfelt

Douglas is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Kathie (Ronnie) Schneider of Rush, Kristin (Pat) Calhoun of Hemlock, Keith (Rachel Daugherty) Rumfelt of Hemlock, Kory (Joey Lynn Finocchario) Rumfelt of Hemlock. His 4 grandchildren, Dylan, Arick, Alyssa Calhoun, and Alli-Rae Schneider. Sisters-in-law, Carolyn Rumfelt of CA, Vicki Rumfelt of Wellsville, an aunt, Norma Rumfelt of Livonia Center. and uncle and aunt, Dan and Barbara Connolly of Lakeville. Nieces, nephews and cousins. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Ralph & Jane Rumfelt, brothers, David & Dennis Rumfelt, and his familys’ beloved David Westfield.

Friends may call Saturday 1-7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Funeral services will be held Sunday 2 PM at the Hemlock Methodist Church, Route 15A, Hemlock. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hemlock Methodist Church, PO Box 147, Hemlock, NY 14466 or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted St. Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642-2642. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Alvin H. “Butch” Phillips, Sr. 59 years of Warsaw died Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was born July 14, 1950 in Easton, PA son of James and Elizabeth Potter Schofield.

Alvin is survived by his wife Barbara; children, Brian Phillips of Pa.,Janine Phillips of Charlotte, Timothy (Melissa) Frew of Bliss, Kimberly (Brian Woolston) Bell of Livonia, Alvin (Melanie) Phillips, Jr. of W. Henrietta, Patrick Phillips of Rochester, Earl Phillips of Greece, Anthony Phillips of Wethersfield, 2 step daughters, Jodi Pasnak of WV, Paula (Brian) Huhn of York, and 27 grandchildren.

Friends may call Friday 10 AM – 12 Noon at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 21 Big Tree St. Routes 15 & 20A, Livonia where services will follow calling hours at NOON. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Myron B. “Ron” Shaw, Ph.D., 79 years, of Geneseo died Saturday evening, February 13, 2010 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. He was born June 30, 1930, in Canton, Ohio the son of Forest P. and Genevieve Meredith Shaw. Ron was predeceased by his wife Doris and his daughter Barbara Stafford. He was a graduate of Kent State University and received his Doctorate in Speech and Communications from the University of Michigan. Following his education, he started a 33 year career at SUNY Geneseo. He also served his country in the US Air Force from 1954 through 1958. An avid bridge player, he belonged to groups in Geneseo and Dansville. He also enjoyed golfing at area golf courses including Livingston Country Club and Hidden Acres. A former member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ, he served in many different positions there. A very committed Rotarian, he belonged through the years to Geneseo Rotary Club, Gates-Chili Rotary Club and the Penfield Rotary Club. In earlier years, he also served on the Board of Directors at the Interfaith Center at SUNY Geneseo. Ron was also a diehard Cleveland fan, and watched the Indians, the Browns and the Cavaliers whenever he had the opportunity.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Judy Shaw of Mount Morris; his son-in-law Daniel Stafford of Avon, 4 grandchildren, Joshua and Jordan Shaw; Jeffrey and Matthew Stafford. Also, his sister, Frances McCoy of Sarasota, FL., and cousin Peggy Shaw of Canton, Ohio.

Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com