Dansville/Livonia: Warren B. “Bing” May, of Hillcrest Circle, Dansville, NY formerly of Livonia, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at his Dansville home. He was born in Springwater, NY, August 31, 1925, the son of William Sherman and Lola Beatrice Waite May. He was married to Cora Mae Fisher on April 25, 1943. Bing was a retired administrative aide in ithe Livonia Central School. He was active in the United Methodist Church of Livonia where he sang in the church choir for many years. In earlier years, he was a past scoutmaster, served as the Mayor of the Village of Livonia, member and past president of the Livonia Fire Department & the Livonia Ambulance and also was a member of the Grange. He was a bus driver and active in the Little League. Warren was also employed as a butcher at the former Long’s Shopwise and at the former Gibbs Gas Service.

He is suvived by his wife Cora Mae; children, Wanona (Jason) Dobbs of Long Meadow, Mass., Cameron (Mahogany) May of Wilmington, Del., Penelope (Edwin) Lawrence of South Dansville, & Rev. William L. May,CSB, of Toronto. 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. several nieces, nephews & cousins.

On FRIDAY at 1 PM., his services will be held at the Livonia United Methodist Church, 21 Summers St. Livonia. Private burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livonia United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487 or the hospice agency of the donors choice. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: George Keller of Woodruff Road, Livonia, NY died at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a long illness, January 24, 2012 at age 67 years. He was born July 15, 1944 in Masbeth, NY, the son of the late George and Eleanor Widman Keller. He was a retired self employed buiding contractor in the Livonia area. He also attended the Genesee Park Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his children, George (Megan) Keller of AZ.,Angela Neusch of AZ., Vincent (Dawn) O’Connor of Corman,NY, & Arlene Armentano of Long Island. 5 grandchildren. His sisters, Florence (Ron) Orbaczewski of Long Island & Barbara Starr of FL. Several nieces & nephews.

Friday, 5 – 8 PM, friends are invited to call at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home,Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Funeral services, Saturday 4 PM at Genesee Park Seventh Day Adventist Church, 391 Genesee Park Blvd. Rochester. Memorials to Livonia Ambulance Fund, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Church at 391 Genesee Park Blvd, Rochester,NY 14619. To send condolences or share a memory, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bath/Williamsville: Chris Weatherford of Williamsville, NY passed away peacefully on January 22, 2012 in his home at the age of 61. Survived by his children: Deanna Weatherford Duckett of St. Louis, MO, Claire Weatherford (Derek Ma) of Madison, WI, Lynde Weatherford of Buffalo, NY, and Cheryl Weatherford of Iowa City, IA. Sister Patricia (Don) Barish of Old Monroe, MO and beloved friend of many years, Laurie Fuller, of Williamsville, NY.

Chris was born on February 15, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to parents William Weatherford and Mary (Patterson) Weatherford. He is predeceased by his parents. Chris is also predeceased by his sister, Linda, who died in 1957 as a child, as well as his Uncle and Aunt, Henry (Oma) Million of Poplar Bluff, MO whom he lived with for many years in his youth.

Chris entered the United States Army in 1968 and served until 1972 including time spent overseas in Germany. After being Honorably Discharged from his Military Service he entered the Physician’s Assistant program in 1972 at St. Louis University when this program was in its beginnings. He graduated in 1974 and was hired at the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Poplar Bluff, MO. Being a veteran himself, he enjoyed working at the VA and serving the patients to the finest of his abilities. He transferred to the St. Louis VA in 1980 and later went to the Iowa City VA in 1997 where he worked until 2004. He then went on to the Bath VA in New York State from which he retired. Chris served his country and the VA for 38 years.

A friend to many people, Chris touched many lives in his travels. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as recent times spent on Conesus Lake at the Hill family Cottage.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 28, 2012 at 11am at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Livonia, NY. Services will be officiated by Rev. Jerry Hamblin including full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, at Chris’s request, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Dr., Buffalo, NY 14226. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: Ruth E. Morrell, 96 years, of Big Tree St. Livonia, NY died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, August 28, 1915 the daughter of George and Frances Wycoff Fenwick. After many years of service, she retired from Livingston County DSS administration department in 1979. She was a member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ, long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Livonia Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Livonia Grange.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Raymond; her daughters, Carol Cottone, Marjorie Houck, and Joann (Anthony) Backus all of Avon. 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews.

Friday, from 6 – 8 PM, friends are welcome to call at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM, at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, Route 20A, Lakeville with the Rev. Dr. Deborah Roof officiating. Private burial, Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livonia Ambulance Fund, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Big Tree Rd. Lakeville, NY 14480. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo: John Thomas Broman, known by his family and friends as “JB”, age 54, died peacefully on Sunday, January 15th, 2012. Prior to his Chef Certification, JB attended Geneseo High School. He was a popular chef who worked in the kitchen of many local restaurants including The Beachcomber, Yard of Ale, Hawley Lumberyard, State at Industry. JB owned and operated the Genesee Falls Inn from 1996-2005.

He is survived by his two sons, Jason Broman of Seattle, WA, and John Broman of Lakeville, NY, and his mother Kathleen Broman of Warsaw, NY. John is also survived by five brothers, Robert (Yvonne), Lawrence (Beverly), Donald (Dee), Richard, and David Broman; four sisters, Nancy (Don) Kurrasch, Linda Cain, Carol Kingsley, and Diane Banks; sister-in-law Myra Broman; brother-in-law Bob Daniels; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father John Broman; brother William Broman, and sisters Donna Daniels and Kathleen Kirby.

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held in July of 2012 on Conesus Lake. Donations can be made to the Conesus Lake Association 5828 Big Tree Road Lakeville, NY 14480. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville/Geneseo: Gordon A. Larson, 84 years, of Groveland Road, Geneseo, NY formerly of Lakeville, NY died Monday, January 16, 2012 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Jamestown, NY, the son of Floyd and Marjorie Ball Larson. A graduate of Batavia High School, he pursued a very successful career with Niagara Mohawk (now National Grid), retiring as the supervisor of the transportation department at the Avon facility. He served his country honorably in the US Army during World War II. A member of the Lakeville Fire Dept. and its Exempt Club, he served as fire chief for five years. He also was a member of the Henrietta Moose Club and the Masonic Lodge. Gordy served as Town Justice in the Town of Livonia for ten years.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Karen (Eldon) Cutlip of Idaho, Eileen (James) Preston of Livonia, Keith (Lisa) Larson of Hemlock, Zoe (John) Hamilton of Colorado. Step son, Jeffrey (Karin) Staley of Minnesota. 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his step daughter, Tracy Erwin.

Wednesday, 2 – 4, 7 – 9 PM, friends are welcome to call at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 AM with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY or the Rochester Honor Flight, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692. To send condolence or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville: January 12, 2012 at age 88 years. Predeceased by her husband, Gerald Morsch in 2007. Survived by her children, Michael (Leslie) Morsch of Springwater and Judi (David) Custard of Alleghany, NY. 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Nieces & nephews and friends.

Ginny was born on September 5, 1923 in Livonia, NY to Mr. & Mrs. Roy and Alice (Acker) Jackson. She worked for many years at the former Craig Colony in Sonyea, NY. She was also a longtime member of the Lakeville Fire Department Auxillary.

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 1 – 2 PM, the family will receive friends at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home,Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where services will follow calling at 2 PM. Private burial, St. Michaels Cemetery,Livonia. Memorial contributions to the Lakeville Fire Dept. PO Box 334, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send condolences or sign the online registry please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville: Edward T. Trokanski of Lakeville died Wednesday January 11, 2012 at age 91 years at Wesley Gardens in Rochester, NY. He was born in Pennsylvania, October 17, 1920, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Trokanski. He served his country in the US Army during World War II and was a member of the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post 283. He also was a member of the Lakeville Lions Club and St. Matthews Church.

Ed was predeceased by wife, Betty. He is survived by children, Sharon Trokanski (Harry), Marathon, NY, Pamela Trokanski (Patrick), Calif., Mark (Denise) Trokanski,Arizona, Laurie (Carmen) Russo, Rochester, Philip (Suigi) Trokanski, Webster; step children, Ken (Mindy) Stokesberry, Calif., Steven (Mary Jo) Stokesberry, Gates, Gary Stokesberry (Diane), Rochester,Mike (Sharon) Stokesberry,Rochester, Philip (Sandy) Stokesberry,Livonia. 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Special friends, Colleen & Ray Henry.

Friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, Saturday, 1 PM, at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Burial, with Military Honors, St. Michael’s Cemetery. Memorials to Harrison-Lee American Legion Post 283, PO Box 214, Livonia,NY. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: Donald J. Wolf, 83 years, of Lakeville Estates formerly of Pennemite Road, Livonia, NY, died Wednesday January 4, 2012, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. He was born in Rochester, NY, November 15, 1928 the son of Edward J. and Margaret Wolf. Don served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1950 – 1954. Prior to retirement, he was employed as an administrative engineer at Sybron Corp. Don was avid hunter and bird watcher who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and maintained an extensive bottle collection as a member of the Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors. He also was a member of St. Matthews Church in Livonia and the Livonia Historical Society.

Don was predeceased by his wife, Bernice Connell Wolf on February 6, 2005. He is survived by his children, Donald (Sheila) Wolf of Livonia, Jayne (Dale) Landl of Lima and Mary Jo (David) Hollinghead of Livonia. 7 grandchildren. his sisters, Margaret Dingfelder of Florida, and Doris (Donald) Clar of LeRoy. several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Sunday, 1 – 4 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10 AM, at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville: December 30, 2011 at age 87. Predeceased by her parents and siblings. Survived by husband Khamsay Chanthavisouk. Daughters, Saysamone Kettavong of Lakeville, and Tone Phommahaxay of Henrietta. 12 Grandchildren. 7 Great-Grandchildren.

Friday, friends may call at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia from 4-8pm, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday from 1-3pm. Burial Henrietta, NY. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: Anne J. Miles (Harrison) passed away at home with her family by her side, December 30, 2011, age 89. She will be long remembered for her welcoming, loving heart that drew people to her already – large family. As a Gold Star Mother, Anne was always a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Anne’s humor and wisdom will continue through the generations.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Byron Miles; dear son, Raymond “Denny“ Miles; 17 siblings; and special sister-in-law, Blanche Harrison.

She is survived by 7 children: Neil (Betty) Miles, Nancy (Jack) Phillips, Janice (Timothy) Northup of Livonia, Byron “Mike“ Miles, Rita Collins, Linda (Bryan) Pettengill, Carol Eames of San Diego, CA; 23 grandchildren & 29 great-grandchildren.

The family and friends will come together Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 2-6pm, to celebrate Anne’s life, at the Fellowship Hall, in The Livonia Presbyterian Church, Route 20A, Livonia Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or Livonia Salvation Army c/o Betty Miles. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com