Melanie Ann Bowe – August 31, 2014

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Livonia: August 31, 2014 at age 56 years. Predeceased by her parents William and Arlene Bowe and her brother Lawrence Bowe. Survived by her daughter Elizabeth Bowe of Maine, siblings; Timothy Bowe of Conesus and Lorraine Bowe of Florida. Nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Melanie will be held Saturday, August 1st, at 10am at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Routes 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Bowe Educational Fund, Five Star Bank, c/o John Haugh, PO Box 579, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Charles F. Phelps “Charlie” – August 29, 2014

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Rochester: August 29, 2014 at age 85. Predeceased by his wife Louise W. Phelps in 2012. Survived by children; David (Margaret) Phelps of Hamden, CT, Karen Phelps of Lakeville, and Robert (Anne Marie) Phelps of Victor. Grandchildren; Ted, Katherine, Elizabeth, Carie, Paul, Jamie, Matthew, Ryan, Nicholas, and Emma. Great grandchildren; Michael, Owen, and Rylie. Sister Nancy Davan of Ayer, MA. Many nieces & nephews.

Charles was born on December 8, 1928 in Worcester, MA. He is predeceased by his parents Walter & Marjorie Phelps. He was a graduate of Clark University in Worcester where he received his degree in Chemistry. Prior to his graduation he was approached by Eastman Kodak to come to Rochester to work in film research for new military uses. He worked in film research and engineering for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Pittsford Community Chruch for many years. The family wishes to thank the kind staff at St. John’s home for the wonderful care they gave to Charles and their family.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, September 6th, at 2pm at St. John’s Home, 150 Highland Ave., Rochester, NY 14620, where a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Home at the address above. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Mark T. Whitford – August 28, 2014

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Lakeville: August 28, 2014 at home at age 56 years surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Theodore Whitford, his sister Linda Kurtz, and brother-in-law James Szczesniak. Survived by his wife of 35 years Debbie Whitford. Children: Mark (Melissa) Whitford of Pittsford, Jason (Caitlin Roat) Whitford of Livonia, Shawn Whitford of Hemlock, Kyle (Amanda Johnson) Whitford of Lakeville. Grandchildren: Maddie Roat, Kian Whitford, and Rhys Whitford. Mother Jean Whitford of Lakeville. Siblings: Theodore (Claudia) Whitford of Virginia, Donna (Jack) Tangen of Brockport, Anne (Bill) Devine of Groveland, Marybeth (Rick) McKeown of W. Henrietta, Pam (Pete) McCabe of Lakeville, Jane (Dave) Konarski of Lakeville, Tim (Cindy) Whitford of Lakeville, Kevin (Lori) Whitford of E. Bethany. Brothers-in-law Dave Kurtz of Geneseo and Richard (Ruby) of Orchard Park, Stephen (Margaret) Szczesniak of Conesus, Jeffery (Jennie) Szczesniak of Conesus. Sisters-in-law Teresa (Jerome) Szaras of Cheektowaga, Marianne (Stephen) Hawkins of Lakeville, Nancy Szczesniak of Conesus. Many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mark was the Vice President of Sales for Sweeteners Plus where he worked for over 30 years. He was an active member of the Lakeville Fire Dept., the Livonia Ambulance, and the Swain Ski Patrol.

Friends may call on Monday and Tuesday from 4-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 10:30am at St. Matthew Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia. A Fireman’s service will be held at the church following the Funeral Mass. Memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s memory to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510, Lakeville Fire Dept., PO Box 376, Lakeville, NY 14480, or the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Neil E. Gates ~ August 27, 2014

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Henrietta: Neil E. Gates, died August 27, 2014 at Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester at age 80 years. Survived by his wife, Vivian. Children, Dawn Moore & Rebecca Gross both of Avon, Bruce Gates of Henrietta, Kathleen (Joseph) Walrath of Rochester, Nancy (Michael) Gallo of Rochester, and Thomas (Sheri) Gates of Virginia. 17 grandchildren. 1 great grandchild. Siblings, Reid Gates of Rochester, Gail Francati of FL., Glen (Cheryl) Gates of FL, Ross (Gail) Gates of Spencerport, Paul Gates of Rochester. His mother-in-law, Mary Heinsler of Rochester. Nieces & nephews.

Neil was born in Rochester, NY, September 23, 1933 the son of Leslie F. Gates and Catherine A. Smith. He was a veteran of the US Army and a self employed painting contractor in the Rochester area.

Friends may call Sunday 2 – 4, 7 – 9 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 21 Big Tree St. Routes 15 & 20A, Livonia where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions to Monroe Community Hospital, 435 East Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 or Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance, 280 Calkins Rd. Rochester, NY 14623. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Stephen J. Korndoerfer – August 26, 2014

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Lakeville: August 26, 2014 at home at age 63 years. Survived by his wife of 40 years Charlene Korndoerfer. Children; S. Kyle (Mary) Korndoerfer of Henrietta and Shareen (Donald Graham) Korndoerfer of Fairport. Grandchildren Ainsley & Tyler Korndoerfer. Brothers; Paul (Molly) Korndoerfer of Lakeville and Kenneth Korndoerfer of NC. Aunt Sue Fischer of Rochester, mother-in-law Donelda Gary of Victor, brothers-in-law James (Kathy) Gary and Frederick (Nancy) Gary both of Farmington. Sister-in-law Juanita (Eric Ingraham) Kelly of NC. Several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, great-great niece, and many friends. Special thank you to his cousin Joyce Larson of Groveland and hospice nurse Joanne McKeown.

Steve was born on November 8, 1950 in Rochester, NY to parents Harry and Marjorie (Fischer) Korndoerfer. He attended St. Boniface Grammer School, Livonia Central School Class of 1970, and also RIT. He was an avid bowler, past secretary for the Livingston Merchants, a 45 year member of the Lakeville Fire Department and Exempt Club, and past assistant Boy Scout Leader of Troop 174. He loved the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, and the water. He was a pyrotechnician for Young Explosives for over 25 years. He was a 40 year employee of SPX Corporation (the former Lightnin Corporation) in Rochester, NY. Steve was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Friends may call on Friday from 5-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10:30am at St. Matthew Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia. Burial St. Michael’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 or the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Mary (Flanders) Congdon – August 24, 2014

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Livonia: Peacefully, on August 24, 2014, at age 80 years. Born the daughter of Harry and Anna Flanders on October 16, 1933, in Hornell. Predeceased by her husbands Richard Congdon in 2000 and Joseph Colosi in 2006. Survived by her children Kim (Scott) Pugliese of Penfield and Rick (Sharon) Congdon of Pleasanton, CA; 5 loving grandchildren, Nicholas and Shauna Pugliese, Kelsey, Taylor and Rylee Congdon; and 5 step-children, Greg, Gary, Mark and Mike Colosi, and Julie McNiece. Predeceased by brother Richard (Ida), and survived by brothers Everett (Ella) Flanders of Wellsville and Harry (Ronnie) Flanders of Victor; sisters-in-laws Mary Elizabeth (Don) Congdon, Ann Marie Shaw, and Virginia Flanders; brother-in-law Joseph (Pat) Congdon; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and many other special relatives and friends. She also leaves behind her loving dog Lacey.

She graduated from Hornell High School in 1951 and Bucknell University in 1955. She was a dedicated employee at Eastman Kodak for 33 years, retiring in 1991, and devoted parishioner at St. Matthew Church in Livonia.

Friends and family may call Thursday, August 28 at 4-7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Rte 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia. Her funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, August 29 at 10:30 AM at St Matthew Church Rte 20A, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hornell. Memorial contributions may be made to Leo Center for Caring, 1500 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621. To send a condolence or further information please visit:
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Nicholas J. Emerson – August 21, 2014

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Livonia: August 21, 2014 at age 24. Survived by his 2 children; Kylee & Kolton, their mother Britanie Rightmyer, his parents, Lou and Kathy Emerson of Livonia. Siblings; Carrie Vales of Livonia, Randy (Amy) Emerson of TX, Todd Emerson of Livonia, Sean (Tracy) Emerson of TX, Luke Emerson, Melissa Emerson both of Livonia. Grandparents; Doris Johnson of Sodus and John (Anne) Duggan of Hilton. Extended family; Nancy Duggan of FL, Wesley Stack, Patrick Stack both of Rochester, aunts & uncles, nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends may call Wednesday, August 27th, from 6-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Livonia. Funeral services Thursday at 10am at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 23 Main St., Geneseo, NY 14454. Burial Union Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Children Mission Program, at the address above. For further information please visit:
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William P. “Bill” Ohle – August 19, 2014

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Livonia: Unexpectedly on August 19, 2014 at age 51 years. Predeceased by his father Clarence Ohle in 1989 and his sister Pixie Ohle in 2011. Survived by his wife of 31 years Connie Ohle. Children; Heather Ohle of Brooklyn, Shawna Ohle of Asheville, NC, Eric Ohle and Brian Ohle both of Livonia. Mother Mary Ohle of Lakeville, brother Jim Ohle, nephew Tyler Ohle both of Livonia. Sister Susan DiPiazza, niece Danielle DiPiazza both of Rochester. Aunt Louise Weiss of PA, cousins, and many friends.

Bill was born on January 6, 1963 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Clarence and Mary (Kleber) Ohle. Bill lived life to the fullest. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, and son. A skilled handyman, coach, teacher, and friend, he will be missed by many. Bill was an electrician and a proud member of IBEW Local #86 for 31 years. He was a design manager for Billitier Electric.

Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Bill’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10:30am at St. Matthew Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Marian R. Webster – August 17, 2014

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Dansville/Port Charlotte, FL: Marian R. Webster, 84 years, formerly of Conesus, NY, died Sunday morning August 17, 2014. She was born in Springwater, NY, May 11, 1930 the daughter of Giffford and Myrtle Agard Sharpe. She was married to Donald J. Webster who preceeded her death in 2012.

She is survived by her; son, Kevin (Anne) Webster of Port Charlotte, Florida; daughter, Debbie Webster of Taberg, NY. brother, Francis “Corb” Webster of Jamestown, NY. 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren & several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by his sons, Todd and Steve Webster.

Family and friends are invited to attend Marian’s graveside service Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Coe Rd. South Livonia at 1:00 PM with Rev. Sue Forsyth officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the South Livonia United Church of Christ, South Livonia Rd. Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia – Honeoye.
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Ellen L. Johnston ~ August 15, 2014

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Livonia: August 15, 2014 at age 92 years. Predeceased by brother and sister-in-law, Howard & Eileen Johnston, also her nephew Richard Johnston. Survived by nieces and nephews, Donna Johnston of Livonia Center, Sheila Gfeller of Hemlock, Douglas (Dawn) Johnston of Livonia & David Johnston of Livonia Center; several great nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Humane Society, PO Box 233, Avon, NY 14414 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 75817, Topeka, KS. 66675. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Kay L. Caufield (Freeman)

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Avon: August 12, 2014 at age 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Thomas M. Freeman in 1989, siblings: Richard Fanning, Jean Stephenson, Mary Alice Fanning, and son Richard Caufield. Survived by husband William E. Caufield of Avon, children; Patty (Vito) Torregiano of Penfield, Mike (Colleen) Freeman, Tom (Linda) Freeman, Dan (Kathy) Freeman, Anne Marie (Bob) Barrett, Terry (Anne) Freeman, and Molly (Tim) McGee all of Avon, Michael (Joanne) Caufield of TN, William (Maureen) Caufield, Matthew Caufield, daughter in law Lori Caufield all of Rochester. 21 Grandchildren; Sean (Emily) Torregiano, Ali Fenton, Erin (John) Lansdowne, Josh (Nora) Freeman, Abe Freeman, Sarah (Dave Botts) Freeman, Courtney Knauber, Ashley (Steve) Comeau, Tommy (Katt) Freeman, Brandon (Joelle) Freeman, Kristin (Joe) Webb, Kaitlin Freeman, Shannon Freeman, Whitney (Jeff) Jackson, Adam (Mary) Barrett, Max Barrett, Carly Freeman, Maureen Freeman, Graham Freeman, Zachary McGee, Mitchell McGee, Megan Caufield, Heather Caufield, Chris Caufield, Shannon Caufield, and Ryan Caufield. 14 Great-Grandchildren; Marley Torregiano, Morgan Fenton, Patrick Fenton, Hannah Fenton, Kerrigan Lansdowne, Anna Lansdowne, Jack Lansdowne, Leon Freeman, Troy Freeman, Quinn Botts, William Botts, Barrett Comeau, Cameron Comeau, Ava Marie Freeman. Many nieces, nephews, and friends in the Avon Community.

Kay was born May 27, 1930 in Rochester, NY to parents Edward & Alice (Arthur) Fanning. Kay passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2014. She lived life to its fullest. Kay was a wonderful woman with a great sense of humor and a big heart. She worked at Milex Drugstore and managed the Avon Nutrition Center for many years. Kay will be missed by her loving family and many friends.

Family & friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 16th, at 11am at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 108 Prospect Street, Avon, NY. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery. Fr. Thomas Statt will be the celebrant. After the cemetery service the family welcomes everyone to join them at the Avon Inn, 55 E. Main St., Avon. Memorial contributions may be made in Kay’s memory to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510, the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620, the Avon Ambulance, 5582 Lake Road, Avon, NY 14414, or the ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), 890 Seventh North St., Suite 108, Liverpool, NY 13088. 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

Ward A. Gray “Red” – August 7, 2014

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Groveland: August 7, 2014 at home at age 81 years. Predeceased by his wife Judy Ann Gray. Survived by children; Larry Johnson of Groveland, Paul (Elaine) Johnson of Groveland, Kim Johnson, and Dawn Johnson. Grandchildren; Jonathan Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Stephen Johnson, Larry Johnson, Adam Walker, Shanon Walker, Sean Walker, and Cameron Acker. 1 great-grandson Gavin Johnson. Nieces & nephews; Steve (Pam) Gray of VA, Pat Gray of CA, Sally (Larry) Loik of Rochester, Kevin (Cheryl) Gray of Sparta, and Colleen (Dick) Green of Perry. Cousins and many friends.

Ward A. Gray “Red” was born at home in West Sparta, NY on April 26, 1933 to parents Glenn and Blanche (Kemp) Gray. He is predeceased by his parents and 3 siblings; Walter Gray, Willard “Rusty” Gray and their sister, Jean, who died as a child. Red was a life long hunter and fisherman….he loved the outdoors. He was a past member at the Dansville Fish & Game and also a past member of the Power’s Inn. Red was a janitor at the Groveland School before it centralized to Geneseo. He then was a welder at Foster Wheeler in Dansville for many years. He loved to teach kid’s to fish anywhere but especially the pond at his house.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, August 16th, at 12noon, at Red’s Home, 7411 Bean Hill Road, Groveland, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dansville Fish & Game Club, Gibson St., Dansville, NY 14437. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Margaret Ann (Hoppough) Treble “Peggy” – August 5, 2014

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Honeoye: August 5, 2014 at age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Herbert “Bert” Treble ; Survived by her devoted children: Kevin (Karen) Treble of Colorado Springs, Jody Sidlauskas of Hemlock, and Lisa Wells of Avon, sister Jean Hamilton of Hemlock, brother William (Beverly) Hoppough of Hemlock, sister Diane Case of Tennessee ,brother Robert (Joyce) Hoppough of Hemlock, Eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Margaret was born in Hemlock on June 22, 1933 to the parents of Gordon and Dorothy Hoppough. She was a 1950 graduate of Hemlock High and earned her bachelor’s degree at Geneseo State Teachers College, Geneseo, New York. She was a kindergarten teacher at the Honeoye Central School. She also was a librarian at the Honeoye Public Library and Richmond Town Historian. Margaret was on the Honeoye Public Library Board of Trustees for many years as well as a member of the Honeoye-Richmond Historical Society.

Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Honeoye Public Library, PO Box 70 Honeoye, New York 14471. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Roy Povey – August 4, 2014

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Lakeville: August 4th, 2014 suddenly at age 76 years. Survived by his wife Valerie, children: Graham, Leigh (Brad) Marshall, grandchildren: Jack, Colby, Tyler Marshall all of Livonia; sister-in-law Jean Swann of Geneseo, and many relatives in England. Predeceased by brother George Povey of England.

Roy was born in 1938 in Dagenham, England and served in the Royal Air Force. Roy and family immigrated to Livonia in 1975. He worked as a mechanic at General Motors and retired to Conesus Lake in 2000. He enjoyed sailing, snorkeling, tennis, NY Yankees, English Football, and most of all his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Special thanks to all first responders and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, especially Investigator Josh Monster. Private service to be held at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers to Open Door Mission. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Robert “Bob” Vincent Rowley ~ August 3, 2014

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Ocala, FL/Honeoye, NY – Bob Vincent Rowley, 67 passed away at home, August 3, 2014. Born December 28, 1946 in Canandaigua, NY to Phillip J. Rowley and Irene Mastin Rowley, he moved to Marion County in 1994. He was a Real Estate Broker, General Contractor, Thoroughbred Breeder, former rodeo judge and retired cowboy.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixteen years, Laura Ann Simpson Rowley; daughters Bobbi (Brad) Starling and Jenn (David) Ramsdell; sisters Gail (Doug) Meier and Lorraine Boyd.; grandchildren Amanda, Grant, Jake Starling, Taylor, Rebekah and Shayne Ramsdell; and great-grandson Kenton Floyd.

A Memorial Celebration was held at the Rowley’s Florida home on September 6, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held on October 4, 2014 at the United Church of Christ, Main Street, Honeoye, NY at 10:30 am. Donations will be lovingly accepted by Williston Animal Group, PO Box 752, Williston, FL 32696 or Gentiva Hospice, 1320 SE 25th Loop, Suite 101, Ocala, FL. Arrangements in Florida were under the care of Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL. For further information or to send a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com