George Lutz ~ April 26, 2014

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Bristol: April 26, 2014 at age 81. Predeceased by his wife Jean (Howland) Lutz, parents J. Ransom and Edna Lutz, siblings Harold, Ralph, James Lutz and Anne D’Olivo. Survived by children Lynn (Lutz) Kendrot of Bristol, Lori (Terry Cole) Lutz of South Bristol, and David (Mette Stromnes) Lutz of Rochester. Grandchildren, Nicole and Tracy Kendrot, Michael Bailey, and Nina Lutz. Sisters, Thelma Rehberg and Mary Cronin both of Chili. Several brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews.

He was a lifetime member of the Bristol Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. George was the proprietor of Bristol Valley Mobile Park, and a former Highway Superintendent of the Town of Bristol. A heavy machine operator, he worked on many of the highway projects in Monroe County and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO. He was a Korean War veteran.

Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 8624 Main Street, Route 20A, Honeoye, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery, Henrietta at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Volunteer Fire Dept. or The American Heart Association, 25 Circle St., Suite 102, Rochester, NY 14607. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Mildred I. Proper ~ April 24, 2014

BLOOMFIELD – In loving memory of Mildred I. Proper, who died April 24, 2014, at age 103 years. She was predeceased by her son, Gene Proper. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Proper of Bloomfield and Kathy (Gabriel) Lopez of Milford, N.H.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend memorial services on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at West Bloomfield Congregational Church, Routes 5 and 20, West Bloomfield. Burial will be in West Bloomfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Bloomfield Congregational Church. Arrangements are by Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Homes, Honeoye-Livonia. To send condolences, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Michael G. Haubner ~ April 23, 2014

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Avon: April 23, 2014 suddenly at age 56. Predeceased by parents Donald & Agnes Haubner. Survived by children; Ed (Megan) Haubner, Keith (Cari) Haubner, Elizabeth Haubner, and Mikey Haubner all of Avon. Grandchildren; Zach, Emily, & KJ Haubner, and Caleb Hyde. Siblings; Donald (Sue) Haubner of Canandaigua, John (Laurie) Haubner of Livonia, Laurie (Rusty) Taillon of Lima, and Christopher (Melissa) Haubner of Farmington. Nieces & nephews, cousins, friends, and his dog Chi Chi.

Mike Haubner was a great man with a huge heart and shared that heart with everyone around him.

Dad, on behalf of our family and friends nothing brought a bigger smile to our face like the smile on yours. We will truly miss you and will always be thinking of you. You are everywhere we look and in everything we do. Thanks for being the kind man you were Dad and we will all love you always.

Friends may call Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 5-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where services will be held on Friday at 10:30am. Burial Avon Cemetery. In his memory memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Ed Haubner, 43 Bronson Ave., Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Roscoe B. Beason ~ April 19, 2014

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Livonia/Port Orange, FL: April 19, 2014 at age 93 years. Predeceased by his wife Hazel Beason in 2001, his parents, and several siblings. Survived by his companion and friend Lorraine Cosgrove of Port Orange, FL. 2 step-children; Sandy (Susie) Kline of IN and Dave Kline of Geneseo. Brothers Henry Beason (friend Pat Brooks) of Avon, Shelley Beason of Rochester, and his sister Katherine Moore of Rochester. 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends may call on Saturday from 12noon-2pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where services will follow calling at 2pm. Burial Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Audrey E. Farr (Derrenbacher) ~ April 16, 2014

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Livonia, NY – Audrey E. Farr, 89, passed away peacefully April 16, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband of 60+ years Warren D. Farr, parents Otto and Mildred (Hann) Derrenbacher, younger brother Richard E, Derrenbacher, son-in-law Michael Ludwig, Godson Keith (“Kit”) Farr, and several sister and brother-in-laws.

Audrey was survived by her children Robert (Jennifer) Farr of Dansville, Linda Ludwig of Geneseo, and Lisa (Leslie) Schell of Carrollton, OH. Grandchildren: Jill (Joel) Lachter of Mountain View , CA, Christian (Kerrie) Ludwig of LeRoy, Daniel Farr of Acworth, GA, Carrie (Darwin) McPherson of Williamsville, NY, Nicholas (Erin) Kuhn, of Williamsville, NY, Rebecca (James) Di Salvo of Rochester, NY, Heidi Kuhn Goodspeed of Carrollton, OH, and Jessica Schell of Carrollton, OH; 11 great-grandchildren; her little “Sis” Beverly Hart of Leicester, NY; Brother and Sister-in-law Ted and Miriam Farr and numerous nieces and nephews.

Several years ago Audrey retired from her full-time greenhouse business of raising perennials, mums, iris, and assorted plants when she moved from Wadsworth to Livonia. However, she never retired her green thumb and love for gardening. Her gardens in Livonia were well-tended and admired.

Over the years and in addition to gardening, Audrey enjoyed dancing, sewing, camping, playing cards, and watching her daughter compete in horse shows. Always an animal lover, Audrey also cherished the company of her dogs and especially her cats. She was a devout Catholic and maintained a close association with church and clergy even when her health made it difficult to attend regular mass in later years.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 2-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Monday, April 21, 2014 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mill Road, Livonia. Burial St. Michael’s Cemetery, Shelly Road, Livonia, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Audrey’s memory to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or St. Matthew Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Wyllis W. Barrett ~ April 9, 2014

Geneseo: Wyllis W. Barrett died April 9, 2014 at the age of 92, joining her husband John T. Barrett.

Born in Hamilton, Indiana, Wyllis graduated from Elmhurst High School. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the American Conservancy of Music in Chicago, where she met John Barrett, her husband of 55 years. Wyllis achieved a dream by playing with the Chicago Woman’s Symphony. She went on to achieve a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan. Eventually settling in Geneseo with John, where they spent many years, she provided private music lessons and, with both being gourmet cooks, Wyllis and John were popular Geneseo hosts.

Special thanks to longtime friends Bruce & Dolly Klee and Terry Brown whose support was cherished.

Contributions in memory of Wyllis may be made to the Hochstein School of Music and Dance in support of need based scholarship for instrumental students, 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614. Arrangements entrusted to Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Gerald Allan Pease ~ April 7, 2014

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Livonia/Geneseo: Gerald Allan Pease, April 7, 2014 at age 95 years. Predeceased by his wife Bernice Bauer Pease in 2000. Survived by his daughters; Joyce (Ronald) Blowers of Avon and Sylvia (Bryan) Cleaveland of Baldwinsville, NY. 7 Grandchildren; Laura (Matthew) McCabe of Avon, Becky Blowers of West Henrietta, Aaron (Kathy) Blowers of Lima, Christine (Robert) Brinson of MD, Amy (Stephen) Bates of IL, Jeremy (Robin) Cleaveland of CO, and Lydia (Wesley) Ferwerda of MD. 9 Great-grandchildren; Trevor and Ethan McCabe, Mercedes and Isaiah Blowers, Sharon, Dru, and Charis Brinson, & Everett and Elijah Bates. Sister Beatrice Preston of FL, nieces & nephews, cousins, exchange students that were like his 2nd daughters; Pam from Australia, & Gloria and Chela from Columbia, and many friends.

Born on a dairy farm in Geneseo, Gerald Pease attended district school, graduating from Livonia High School, and then from Geneseo Normal School. He loved teaching elementary school for two years, but with the start of WWII, he returned to work with his father on the family dairy farm. He remained a dairy farmer until his retirement in 1988. During his farming years he expanded the farming operation, adding acreage and putting up one of the first free stall barns and milking parlors in the county. As a farmer he was involved in the Conesus Milk Producers, Farm Bureau, and the Grange and he recorded rainfall and temperature data during the growing season over 40 years for Cooperative Extension. After retirement he continued his interest in weather as the Lakeville “Weather Watcher” for News Ch 8. He was a 70 year member of the Masons, a member of Eastern Star, and active in many other community organizations. After retirement he served as treasurer for the Lakeville Fire Department. He was active his entire life in the Livonia Methodist Church singing in the choir for over 70 years. He loved being with people, and lived a life actively promoting agriculture and serving his community.

Friends may call Friday, April 25, 2014 from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 10am at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia. Rev. Dan Finch will be the celebrant. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church Choir, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Tribute Tree Program at the Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY 14619. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Wilma A. “Billie” Colgrove ~ April 6, 2014

Canandaigua: April 6, 2014 at age 93 at FF Thompson Hospital. She was born July 29, 1920 in Bristol the daughter of Rexford and Mabel Drain. She was a retired employee of VAMC in Canandaigua. Predeceased by husband Harold Colgrove. Survived by sisters in law; Nina Colgrove and Clarice Barns. Nephews, Roger Bennett of Honeoye and Gary Hamilton of New Smyrna, Florida and Gilbert Rowley of Honeoye.

Funeral Services will be private with burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye. Memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675. Arrangements entrusted to Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Honeoye – Livonia. To send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Norma A. Goodman ~ April 6, 2014

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Honeoye: Sunday, April 6, 2014 at age 90 years at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. She was born in Canadice, NY at the home of her parents Delevan and Violet (Wood) Alger on February 15, 1924. She was a lifetime member of the Eagle Star Chapter #350 in Honeoye. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Earl T. Goodman, in 1985. Also she was predeceased by siblings George and Ellis Alger & Alberta Clawson.

Surviving are sons Ronald (Joanne) Goodman of Bristol, NY, George (Sandra) Goodman of Mesa, Arizona, and daughter Brenda (James) Jensen of Penn Yan, NY. 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews, also a family friend Roger Fair of Rochester, NY.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 12-2pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Honeoye, where services will follow calling at 2pm. Burial Lakeview Cemetery Honeoye. Memorial contributions to the Richmond Fire Department & Ambulance, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or Once Upon a Star at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bonnie Lee Curran (Williams) – April 3, 2014

Honeoye: Bonnie Lee Curran, April 3, 2014, at age 72 years surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Leonard & Marion Williams, sister Joyce Fitzgerald, and younger brother Dicky Williams who died as a child. Survived by her husband of 53 years Jerry Curran of Honeoye, children; Elizabeth (George) Pifer of Springwater, Kerry Romanyshyn of Naples, and Amber Curran of Honeoye. 3 grandchildren; Christopher Curran, Chase Romanyshyn, and Callea Anne Romanyshyn. 2 great-grandchildren; Anna Curran & Amelia Curran. Nieces & nephews, cousins, and many friends.

At Bonnie’s request there will be no prior calling. The family will have a Celebration of Life Gathering at a later date. In her memory memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Department Ambulance, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. The family deeply thanks the ambulance and EMS members for their service to the community and especially for their care of Bonnie. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Honeoye-Livonia. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Steven Lee Shaw – April 1, 2014

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Livonia: April 1, 2014 at age 56 years. Predeceased by his father James Shaw and his special grandmother Evelyn Robinson. Survived by his girlfriend of many years Lona Colegrove. Children; Jason (Patty) Shaw of Livonia, Katrina Shaw of Caledonia, and Angie (Thomas) Senke of VA. His mother Nancy Brasser of Bloomfield. Siblings; Larry (Mary) Shaw of Nebraska, Lynn (Bill) Magorka of Honeoye Falls, Gary (Mary Ann) Shaw of Farmington, Donald (Betsy) Shaw of Canadice, and Debbie (Ken) Stiles of Henrietta. 7 Grandchildren; Nick, Bridget, Nate, Isaiah, Lilly, Perrin, and Skyler. Special friends Marc Hulbert & Dennis O’Connell. Nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 2-4pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. During this time there will be a Celebration of Life Gathering to remember Steve. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com